On Saturday, Nov. 30, President-elect Donald Trump announced that he intends to nominate Kashyap “Kash” Patel as the new Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) director.

As the semester comes to a close, remember the opportunities that next semester can bring, especially those unrelated to academics. Whether it be as minute as volunteering for a SUNY Geneseo-sponsored event or taking part in an event outside of the college community, now may be the time for some readers to think about what next they can take part in to better the campus community and the environment as a whole.

On Monday, Nov. 25, Macy’s announced that significant accounting irregularities, traced to a single employee, have forced the company to delay its quarterly earnings report. Initially scheduled for release on Tuesday, Nov. 19, the report will now be published on Dec. 11 to allow further investigation.

It has been announced that the International Crime Court (ICC) has issued warrants for the arrest of three leaders in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a former Israel defense minister, and an additional Hamas official.

A ceasefire was seemingly achieved between Israel and the group Hezbollah, authenticated as of 4:00 am on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024. This new brokerage shows possible further tranquility in the confines of the larger-scale war between Israel and Hamas.

Buffalo welcomes a new 18-year-old male silverback western lowland gorilla, which will be introduced to the public on Nov. 15, 2024, at the Buffalo Zoo.

In a recent PBS interview-based article, the network discussed a growing trend within Latin America and, subsequently, the rest of the world: The killing and brutalizing of activists, specifically indigenous activists.

A new chance to fight for their freedom seems less certain for the Menendez brothers following remarks from soon-to-be Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman on reviewing their case’s evidence further.

Peanut the squirrel, known as P-nut or Peanut, and Fred the raccoon were both well-loved and Instagram famous animals. Mark Longo, who owned and managed the Instagram account documenting the unique lives of these two creatures and took care of both animals. The account currently has over 500k followers and shared various reels of Longo feeding and playing with Peanut.

At least 104 people have been reported sick, with 34 hospitalized, in an outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to onions served on McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers, federal health officials said Wednesday. ​​Cases have been detected in 14 states, according to an update from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One person even died in Colorado, and four people have developed potentially life-threatening kidney disease complications as a result of this outbreak.

Voters in New York have approved Proposition 1, a ballot measure that makes abortion rights part of the state constitution. The amendment adds language to the state constitution saying someone cannot be denied civil rights because of their national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, or “reproductive healthcare and autonomy.” Previously, the Constitution forbade discrimination based on race, creed, or religion. 

Donald Trump has officially won the forty-seventh Presidency alongside his running mate, James “JD” Vance. Trump lost the race to Joe Biden four years ago, but he vowed to return and win. After winning Wisconsin, he exceeded the 270 electoral vote threshold, securing his win over Kamala Harris last week. 

WGSU is SUNY Geneseo’s sole radio broadcasting service. It houses a wide variety of radio shows —like “Full Circle,” which is The Lamrons’ weekly show— that allow students on campus an outlet to express themselves in whatever capacity and comfortability they deem fit. This radio network can be found on FM radios tuned to channel 89.3. 

Thousands of acres have already burned, as California firefighters work tirelessly to stop this rapidly forming wildfire.

On Wednesday, Nov. 6, 43 monkeys bred for medical research escaped a compound at the Alpha Genesis facility in Yemassee, South Carolina. While they could not be located for a few days, they were finally spotted in the woods near the medical site, and workers tried to use food to recapture them on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. 

The popular diner chain Denny’s will close 150 locations by the end of next year amid declining revenue and changing consumer habits, the company announced on Tuesday, Oct. 22. Known for its 24/7 service and wide selection of comfort food, Denny’s has been a mainstay for diners since its founding 71 years ago. In the face of modern challenges, however, the company reported lower-than-expected earnings for the third quarter, and its stock has plummeted nearly 50 percent this year alone.

After being vacant for several years, Geneseo's Big Tree Inn at 46 Main Street has finally reopened, with a large turnout on Friday, Oct. 18, including Livonia residents and SUNY Geneseo alumni.

Deb Haaland is the first Native American Cabinet Secretary of the Stewart Udall Department of Interior Building in Washington, DC. She is determined to rectify the historical assimilation of Native Americans. Secretary Haaland has been breaking down historical barriers and plans to continue to do so in her new position.

On Tuesday, October 29, a year’s worth of rain fell over one day, leading to widespread destruction for many of Spain’s citizens. Efforts are still underway to clear the damage from one of the worst natural disasters the country has faced in decades.

Legal issues may be starting to arise for one of this year’s US presidential candidates, as the Department of Justice (DOJ) has sent out a letter warning billionaire and former president Donald Trump supporter Elon Musk that his giveaway of one million dollars daily to voters who sign his political action committee (PAC) could be illegal.