On the morning of Feb. 20, 2024, around 9:45 a.m., an emergency alert went out to members of the Geneseo campus community. Faculty, students, and staff alike were advised of the following: “Contractors have hit a gas line in the area of Milne Library. Please avoid University Drive in that area. In addition, Blake Hall, including the Multicultural Center, has been closed temporarily while the issue is resolved.” About 10 minutes after this alert was sent out, an additional alert was released stating that the Integrated Science Center (ISC) and Newton had also been evacuated as a precaution. 

On the morning of Feb. 7, 2024, the neighboring Trinidad and Tobago — countries found off the Northeast border of South America’s residents— awoke to a mysterious sight: their coast was “blackened” by an oil spill from a mysteriously capsized ship. This ever-present ecological issue has left scientists and officials stumped. Currently, there is no exact quantity of oil excreted, no party being held responsible, and no known intention behind the act. The impact of this event on the area’s marine life is clear. 

Towards the beginning of January 2024, the number of COVID-19 cases began to rise at a consequential rate in the United States. Although the amount of cases has risen, fortunately, hospitalizations have stayed at a lower rate than in previous years. When United States citizens first experienced COVID-19 in 2020, hospitalizations were teetering at around 100,000 cases and deaths were at around 30,000 per week. In the first week of January 2024, hospitalizations were around 35,000, and death tolls had dropped to 1,600 weekly. Thus, it is evident that the rates have lowered an exceptional amount. 

On Feb. 9, 2024, the Geneseo Student Association (GSA) collaborated with the Office of Diversity and Equality to engage the Geneseo community in a moderated discussion with Angela Yvonne Davis.

According to a recent press release from the United States Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of New York, Dawood ‘David’ Beshay, owner of restaurant franchising business Feast American Diners LLC, will pay two-million dollars to resolve his illegal seeking of government financial aid by implementing false information on relief applications. 

November is Native American Heritage Month, dedicated to celebrating the enrichment of the culture, history, and traditions of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and other affiliated Island groups in the United States. 

On Nov. 10 2023 there was a Rally for Peace in Gaza hosted by the Genesee Valley Citizens for Peace (GVCP) alongside the SUNY Geneseo student-run chapter of Peace Action. The Veterans for Peace Rochester chapter was also in attendance, showing their support for the event. This event took place in the Village Park from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m and included a myriad of speeches and comments given by the aforementioned groups members and leaders as well as the leader of the Democratic-Socialists of Americas budding Rochester group. 

Geneseo’s Creative Writing Club is a student-led organization focused on workshopping and developing creative writing skills among peers. The club is open to any and all students interested in writing, not just those who are members of the English department. Any aspiring writers or people who take pleasure in writing are encouraged to come to their weekly meetings, where they can receive feedback, tips, and exercise their writing skills with short prompts. The group meets weekly, every Thursday at 7 pm. in Bailey Hall, room 102. Meetings are open to any students who are interested. 

On Nov. 3, 2023, the parliament of Panama convened and vetoed a private business decision—a deal made with the Canadian drilling company First Quantum Minerals—after being subjected to a month of civil protests, with activists taking the streets, a decision which shows the true power of the civilian voice. This veto terminated a 20-year, possibly extending to 40-year, contract that would give First Quantum Minerals complete control over the extraction and selling of copper found in the country’s largest copper mine.

As time has progressed, the world has seen a devastating spike in sports injuries. Along with them being more common, they are becoming increasingly more severe as well. This not only impacts the athlete, but also their friends, family, and team. Far too many of these injuries are ruining the lives of those who were once extremely motivated individuals who were committed to perfecting their craft.

Early in the morning on Nov. 2, 2023, federal agents executed a search warrant at the Brooklyn home of Brianna Suggs, a fundraiser and ally of New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Video from witnesses show FBI agents leaving the residence after hours of searching with at least one box in hand, which was later confirmed to include numerous electronics and hardware that contained sensitive campaign finance information. Allegations have swirled about the potential misuse of campaign funds through Suggs, including a scheme to funnel money from Turkey through a Brooklyn construction site.