Some new and interesting posters have popped up around the Geneseo campus and no one seems to know quite where they came from. There are two variations of the posters that appeared in early Feb., both containing the following elements: photos of a college-aged male, a short and strange bio, and a phone number and Snapchat username. One variation of the poster is dedicated to a person named “Evan O’Connor,” and the other to a “Cameron Block.”

If you’re anything like me, the majority of your retail dollars go toward buying the grilled cheese sandwich from Starbucks an embarrassing number of times a week. Though the Beecher’s Grilled Cheese is spectacular, here is a recipe for a grilled cheese that you can not only make at home, but that rivals the one at Starbucks, and is even customizable to your wants and needs. Your retail dollars will thank me. 

In Act 4 of Shakespeare’s King Lear, Lear poses a poignant question that has held the captivation of audiences for centuries: “Who is it that can tell me who I am?” For junior English and adolescent education major Diana Morley, there seems to be a clear answer—and, like Lear, only she can tell herself who she is. 

People, I don’t know about you, but I am a sucker for vending machines—I need that quick snack in the evenings when I’m powering through that last assignment, and the nearest vending machine can make or break the wee hours of the morning. But not all vending machines are created equal; some have better snacks, some are better looking, and some work more often than others. So, in this article, I will be ranking my favorite vending machines across campus based on the three categories above. 

Geneseo offers a number of subcommittees within the Office of Sustainability for students to join and make a difference on campus: the Food Security Advocates (FSA), Genny Thrift, Plastic Free Zone Student Task Force, and many more. One student who has been an incredibly active member within the sustainability community is Jessie Mazzeo, a junior sustainability major with minors in biology and urban studies.  

Okay guys—it’s been a while since our last astrology article, and honestly, this was pretty intentional. I don’t know if this is a universal perspective, but things have been hitting the fan recently, for myself and many of the people around me. Up until now, I had been scared to open up the astronomy/astrology apps, but I’ve since decided that it’s time to take action. The people are suffering, and we need something to cling to in desperation. Read on to see what the rest of this month might mean for your sign!

As all Geneseo students know, it is important to watch your step around campus; if you’re not careful, you just may walk into one of our furry-tailed friends. With so many squirrels, it is impossible to see them all, unless you follow @geneseosquirrels on Instagram. For those who are unfamiliar with the best account on all social media platforms, this Instagram page posts submissions from fellow students who were lucky enough to snap a picture of a squirrel.

The two remaining student-run literary magazines teamed up last week to bring Geneseo another extraordinarily successful open mic night. From poetry to prose, guitar to ukulele, jazz to acapella, Iris Magazine and Recess Magazine have once again shown that not only does Geneseo host a number of incredibly talented individuals and groups, but the demand for this talent to be unearthed with an exceptional audience.

If you’re anything like me, you probably have overripe bananas sitting on your kitchen counter. Instead of throwing them out, try making some banana bread! Here is a recipe for banana bread that will save your brown bananas from going to waste. 

For years, Geneseo’s literary community has been regulated by general writing groups and magazines—Creative Writing Club, Gandy Dancer, and MiNT Magazine are each championed as organizations that welcome writers of all kinds, from all different experience levels. This accessibility is important; however, it is crucial, too, for students who may not feel well-represented in the Geneseo student body to have a haven to express and explore their identities as well. Recess Magazine, a platform that aims to provide, as Genesis Flores, a sophomore English literature major and editor-in-chief of Recess described, “an overarching safe space for every BIPOC student on campus,” aims to do exactly that.

As we get closer and closer to the 14th, thoughts of chocolates, hearts, roses, and loved ones begin to fill our minds. Valentine’s Day is known as many things: a Hallmark Holiday, a day to celebrate being single with friends for “Palentine’s Day,” but mainly, Valentine’s Day is a holiday to celebrate a loved one. 

This Valentine’s Day, many of us will opt for the homemade gift over the store-bought ones. Whether you are crafty, or broke, making sweet treats are a great way to show someone you love them. Here is a recipe for chocolate covered strawberries that are delicious and easy to make.