Opinion
Give your mind some love by reducing your screen-time
I know most of you are probably tired of the lectures—usually given by older generations—about turning off that darn phone or video game and opening a book. Well, I’m here to tell you why you should actually consider that advice. I know, I can sense the disinterest and eye-rolls already, but just give me a chance. I’ll only take a few minutes of your time.
Soup is not a beverage, but it is something else
Let’s address the elephant in the room: soup simply isn’t a beverage. So, soup is just soup, right? Wrong. As it turns out, soup may fall into another category of food. That’s right—soup is a salad.
The Orwellian use of the word Orwellian
George Orwell is one of the most critically acclaimed writers of his time. His writings have created a new adjective to describe authoritarian regimes—Orwellian. This term has been misused by conservatives for quite a while. Conservatives use it as a synonym for authoritarian or totalitarian, which is only partially correct. To really examine how the word is used incorrectly, we must analyze its use and discuss Orwell’s own political leanings.
American healthcare doesn’t adequately care for women
As someone who has had a bad experience with birth control, I have really begun to question how thoughtfully women are considered in healthcare.
Why menstrual products should be provided by college campuses
Menstrual products are a huge part of the lives of many people around the world, many of whom are college students. As these products are necessary for the function of many, why are they not provided by college campuses? As the United States strongly encourages young people to pursue a higher education, and these menstrual products are necessary for many students to attain that goal, students have the right to these products at no cost of their own.
You can’t be friends with your ex
Ah, yes. The age-old question: Can I still be friends with the person that I broke up with? This question has plagued humanity for at least the last fifty years. After social norms surrounding dating and relationships loosened from the strict standards of the 1950s, many found it easier to explore with relationships.
Boneless wings are a lie
The boneless wing is an act against nature. How can a wing be boneless? It can’t. There is no such thing.
Winter is the worst season
It seems ironic that the best season, autumn, leads to the worst, winter, as we go from the colorful changing foliage of the trees to no leaves at all. While winter may appeal to some, it seems there is far more to dread than to embrace—Christmas and different holidays celebrate the festivities surrounding the season, but once these have concluded, we’re left with several more months of cold, short overcast days with nothing festive in the near future.
Fourth of July in December
This time of the year has many synonymous aspects associated with it. While Christmas is no doubt many people’s favorite holiday, I also always enjoy the month’s 4th of July. Unfortunately, though it doesn’t have the entire month to itself, as the popular Christmas in July concept takes over the spotlight.
An evaluation of Black Friday: are the holidays what we make them to be?
Thanksgiving, though a holiday with an irreparably problematic history, is promoted as a holiday that is meant to celebrate gratitude and appreciate the people, resources and environment surrounding us. Thanksgiving is made out to be a holiday about peace, contentment and finding solace in what we already have, rather than seeking out more. Of course, this attitude is destined to hit the bricks as soon as Thanksgiving turns to Black Friday, ringing in the biggest day of the year in shopping, sales and consumption.
CAS, while attempting changes, leaves meal plan lackluster
In the weeks since I published the last article on the disaster that is the current dining situation on campus, CAS has, admittedly, made many changes. Nevertheless, the fact stands that they indeed did break something that didn’t need fixing.
The neutral magenta
Let’s talk about magenta: the color, the concept and the absolute phenomenon that it is. If you couldn’t tell by the premise of this article, I’m a pretty big fan of magenta, and, as per usual, I have a lot of thoughts concerning this topic. Even more controversially, I believe that magenta is a neutral color.
The spirit of Christmas or the spirit of the wishlist?
For those who celebrate Christmas, what do you look forward to when Christmas is near? What do you really look forward to? These questions are not aimed to shame anyone for materialistic feelings, but just to take a dive into the commercialization of Christmas. There are a lot of financial expectations when it comes to Christmas, and when your finances don't meet those expectations, Christmas can become more stressful than cheerful.
The closure of American prisons
In the past few years, the general public has become much more aware of the horrific conditions and standards of American prison systems. Even more recently, these standards have been brought up time and time again alongside headlines regarding a decline in the number of prisons.
Decrease in daylight is a decrease in happiness
The celebrated Beach Boys song “Warmth of the Sun,” an ode to the power of sunlight to bring joy. Unfortunately, this past week has seen Americans be robbed of an hour of warm sunshine by our antiquated arrangement of Daylight Savings Time. Twice a year, we wake up disoriented before a week of adjusting our circadian rhythms to an anthropogenic disruption that wreaks havoc on routines.
Afternoon in the Arboretum
While SUNY Geneseo has plenty of notable locations worth walking to in the area, but not many offer a secluded, quiet place to find some form of a getaway. Many locations nearby can be loud and filled with passing noise, but a quick walk to south side and the Spencer J. Roemer Arboretum can solve this problem.
The Finger Lakes are worth a visit
New York State is known for many attractions, and its natural resources are no exception. With plenty of water within the state, ranging from Niagara Falls to Lake George, to a series of bodies of water known as the Finger Lakes. While there are plenty of lakes, it seems none compare to the Finger Lakes.
New York is the perfect place for a National Park
If you are like most people, the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions New York is the bustling cityscape of New York City, one of America's biggest and most populated cities. New York State, however, is also home to luscious natural landscapes, beautiful natural scenery and sprawling mountain ranges that bring thrill-seekers of all kinds to climb, ski, snowboard or just hike trails in the various locations available. Despite these gorgeous natural areas, New York is one of twenty-one states that do not have a single National Park in them. New York has multiple State Parks, but not one National Park.