The global financial community has been up in arms over the new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, even against America’s supposed allies within the European Union. Building upon his previous tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada, President Donald Trump announced further financial burdens to US trading partners, and even more on countries with higher trade deficits towards the US on Wednesday, Apr. 2. These rates were expected to be called into effect on Apr. 9.

Around a hundred artifacts have been rescued from disaster in Gaza over the past century. They will now be shown at the Institut Du Monde Arabe (IMA) in Paris, France, from Apr. 3 through Nov. 2, 2025. The exhibit is named “Trésors sauvés de Gaza - 5000 ans d'histoire” or “Saved Treasures of Gaza: 5,000 Years of History” in English. IMA states, “Gaza is home to a wealth of archaeological sites from all eras that are now in peril.”

On Apr. 1, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker made history with a 25-hour and five-minute speech given on the floor of the Senate. He was assisted by other Democrats, who asked questions during the speech to give his voice a rest. During this time, Booker took no breaks. 

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), observed in April, raises awareness about sexual violence, educates on prevention, and supports survivors. Although 2025 marks the twenty-fourth anniversary of the official recognition of SAAM, its origins date back several decades.

On Saturday, Apr. 5, over 1,400 "Hands Off!" protests took place across the nation in response to recent orders from the Trump administration, such as cuts to federal departments, mass deportations, and attacks on LGBTQ+ and abortion rights.

It is stated on the SUNY Geneseo website that “SUNY Geneseo is one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2024 Edition.” While this may be the case, in The Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2025 Edition, SUNY Geneseo is nowhere to be found— and it acts as a harrowing reminder that the college and its students could be doing more.

As the academic year ends, preparations must begin for next year. From processing incoming students to scheduling available courses, SUNY Geneseo must adhere to a tight schedule to complete everything in a timely manner with minimal delays. Alongside student body management, hiring new faculty is imperative.

At the beginning of March, the United States saw a protest movement for science. Since Donald Trump stepped into office, many of his actions seem to be anti-science in nature. This has led to unrest among Americans, resulting in the "Stand Up for Science" protests.

Recently, it has been noted that various campus buildings now offer free menstrual products in both women’s and gender-neutral restrooms. Not only are these products free, but they are stored in a sanitary and organized box, with a sticker stating, “In partnership with Aunt Flow, we offer freely accessible period products in this bathroom.”

On Mar. 28, SUNY Geneseo had the privilege of hosting Temple Grandin, a renowned autism activist and animal behavior expert, who delivered an inspiring public talk through the Office of Accessibility Services. The event had both in-person seating at Wadsworth Auditorium and was live-streamed for those who were unable to obtain tickets in time. 

Living sustainably doesn’t solely extend to reducing, reusing, and recycling products consumed daily. It also crucially focuses on those buying practices that cause excess harm because of their means of production.

Chance Ward is the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Coordinator for the State of Colorado and the Office of the State Archaeologists. One day, while opening a box of horse remains, Ward saw a devastating site. 

A hot topic on campus in the first half of this Spring semester was the upcoming Referendum vote. For those unfamiliar, the Referendum is a vote that happens every other spring semester, during which students can vote on whether student activity fees should be mandatory or voluntary. This year, students also had to consider if these funds were mandatory and whether the fee should increase by eighteen dollars.

The search for the new Inaugural Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences and a Dean for the Ella Cline Shear School of Education here at SUNY Geneseo has been well underway. The search committees for the respective schools have been working since late February 2025. Anyone within the college’s Geneseo email system can look into each candidate’s individual curriculum vitae and cover letter to get an even better feel for who people might want to be their school’s leaders. 

The Jerusalem Post stated, “The Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) announced on Monday [Mar. 3,] that it is returning a 12th-century sculpture titled ‘Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda’ to Nepal after new research found that the object had been stolen.” 

In September of 2023, Apple released the green-tagged Apple Watch Series 9, special edition (SE), and Ultra 2. When they launched the watches, according to US News, they stated that “they would be carbon neutral through a combination of lower emissions and purchases of carbon offsets.” 

In early February, President Donald Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminum and a 10 percent tariff on Chinese goods coming to the United States, with supposedly more to come, according to AP News. In addition to the tariffs listed, other tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods have been temporarily put on hold but could come later in the future. 

The theme for the 2025 Women’s History Month is “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations.”

Researchers at Frontiers in Nutrition found that in addition to having limited healthy food options and not meeting recommended fruit and vegetable intakes on college campuses, college students are increasingly eating at more fast food places. While it might seem that there is a limited healthy diet in college, SUNY Geneseo, along with over 35 other college campuses across the country, hopes to prove otherwise.