News
The News section covers things from local news happening on campus and the community to current events, including major political developments, national and international news stories, and social issues.
Bulletproof vests budget approved by Geneseo Village Police
Geneseo Village Police Departments’ annual budget for bulletproof vests is set for the 2022 year with each vest totaling about $800-900 each. Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian spoke on the topic and explained how the funding worked for the Village Police.
UPD seeks to educate students via GOLD Workshop
The University Police Department [JM1] (UPD) is in the process of creating a Geneseo Opportunities for Leadership Development (GOLD) Workshop named “Know Your Rights” to educate students on the constitutional rights that citizens have, the constitutional rights that police officers have, and how the two are connected. The GOLD Workshop will most likely be open in late November.
Suspicious package, later discovered to be blueberries, causes mass evacuation of Geneseo Walmart.
On Sunday, October 24th a blueberry container was discovered in the Geneseo Walmart with duct tape surrounding it and odd wires protruding from it. Staff members began to check the box and felt it was out of the ordinary as they had not seen anything like it before.
Recent events involving former Geneseo students spark discussion about sexual assault
According to Livingston County News, former SUNY Geneseo student Philip Pang has been convicted of one count of criminal sex act in the first degree and two counts of sexual abuse in the first degree. These charges stem from a sexual assault he committed in Putnam Hall in 2014.
Geneseo encourages secure online habits during cybersecurity awareness month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and SUNY Geneseo is hosting Cybersecurity Awareness Events to sponsor good cyber habits among students. The college is encouraging students to avoid phishing emails, be aware of their password safety and improve their overall understanding of cybersecurity.
Handgun discovered on campus sparks discussion on campus safety
On October 5, 2021, Geneseo University Police sent out an email to students indicating that a loaded handgun had been found in a fanny pack on a bench in the parking loop outside of Livingston Hall.
Harmful Algae Blooms Impact the Future
Upstate New York’s Finger Lakes are common locations for weekend getaways. However, algae blooms have impacted lakes around the world, and it is not uncommon for ones’ hometown swimming area to be shut down from a potentially harmful algae bloom (HAB), including local spots like Conesus Lake .
CAS Workers Disgruntled, Consider Strike Over Current Working Conditions and Pay
Are you prepared if CAS workers go on strike… CAS workers have grown increasingly unhappy with their working conditions and pay. Could all of SUNY Geneseo dining halls close?
Shift in Majors Not Definitively Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused uncertainty regarding higher education for many students. A recent survey has found that many American college students and incoming freshmen have pursued different areas of study or changed their major due to the influential events of the past two years.
CAS Begins Dining Hall Reforms Due to Student Dissatisfaction
This semester, Campus Auxiliary Services (CAS) made several changes to the dining situation, including closing Letchworth Dining Hall, and converting the Mary Jemison Dining Hall to a buffet style dining experience. Changes to the dining halls have sparked disappointment and outrage across SUNY Geneseo. Students have expressed their grievances to CAS, demanding changes.
Marijuana Use Guidelines Established on Campus Following Statewide Legalization
Following the passing of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) by the New York State Legislature, the SUNY system and SUNY Geneseo have established separate rules for students and faculty when on campus. These policies differ from the laws laid out by the MRTA.