Opinion
Diamonds in the Rough
The other day I was sitting in The Lamron office in the mailroom for what I thought would be a time to eat lunch and an excuse to spend some time hanging out with my some of The Lamron’s editors, Kaitlin Anzalone (editor of the Opinion section) and Emma Mincer (co-editor of the News section).
Smoking While Driving Should Be Illegal
Smoking cigarettes while driving should be just as big of an offense as any other form of distracted driving.
Stew Doesn’t Stand Alone
I’ve had this stewing in my head since dinner—the dinner in question being the dinner I had the same night I wrote the work of art that is the “Soup is a Beverage” article. If you haven’t read that article, I highly recommend taking a peek at that one before you continue on here for both some very helpful context and for the absolute wild ride that it is. Perhaps it will brace you for what lies ahead.
Soup is a Beverage
Last week, a poll was put on The Lamron’s Twitter asking whether or not soup should be considered a beverage. While the poll resulted in a resounding “no,” I am here to make the case that soup is, in fact, a beverage. It seems that people don’t quite understand this logic, so I’m going to lay it out as clearly as I possibly can. I have strong feelings about this subject, so expect some turbulence.
Hiking is a Good Outdoor Activity
Hiking has always been a favorite outdoor activity of mine. No matter when or where, I have always found hiking to be an amazing way to explore new locations and get in some physical activity. While some hikes may require more endurance than others, there is always a reason for me to find myself out on new trails.
Scorpio Season
Welcome to early November. We're in the post-spooky era, diving head-first into crunchy leaves, dark windy weather, and a brisk chill in the air. It’s Scorpio season, baby.
Geneseo Restaurants Ranked
With the wide variety of restaurant options in Geneseo, it is hard to choose which is best. Luckily, The Lamron has put together a list of the most popular restaurants by category.
Temple Hill Cemetery
While Halloween may be the perfect time of year to visit a cemetery out of curiosity, many visit cemeteries for a variety of reasons, including recreation and historic fascinations. With the town and village of Geneseo being filled with plenty of history, there are great reasons to visit the local Temple Hill Cemetery, which itself is filled with plenty of historic value.
Letchworth is the Best State Park
Livingston County is known for a variety of attractions, including beautiful valleys, historical monuments, SUNY Geneseo, and maybe the most nationally recognized, Letchworth State Park.
Social Media in the 21st Century
In the 21st year of the 21st century, while there are many prevalent issues, I believe the most significant is the constant presence of social media. For a creation that was intended to connect people, it seems that it does the opposite. While there are certain benefits to its existence, there are many cases where it goes from being an enjoyable pastime, to a new age addiction.
Top 5 Halloween Movies
With the return of “Spooky Season” comes the debate as to which Halloween movie is the best. There are so many options to choose from, so The Lamron has decided to release its top five picks for the season!
Astrology is Useful Despite Not Being Fact Based
Astrology and astronomy are two words that often get convoluted. One is based in scientific fact and the other is rooted in guesswork and personality affirming beliefs. Despite popularity, there is no evidence to support the idea of personality types and ideals being based on when someone is born. However, that does not mean that astrology is useless.
The Best Season is Fall
With there only being 4 seasons over the course of a year; it is critical to appreciate them all. One however, stands above all as the best, fall.
Tree Repainted
When walking through the Sturges Quad, there are a couple things that catch a person’s eye—one being the Seuss Spruce, the other being the majestic black walnut tree with colorful paint. The Painted Tree stands out more than the other, but many things have changed over the last year regarding the Painted Tree.
New Disastrous Meal Plan Could Have Been Avoided
If there is one thing that most, if not all, on-campus students can agree with this semester it is this: the new meal plan sucks. Whoever conjured up this horrendous excuse for a food service plan clearly did not have the best interest of students in mind. There are clear issues that anyone who created this would see if they spent even five minutes in a student’s shoes. But before we examine these issues, let’s review last year.
State Parks in New York are Superior
There are many ways Americans enjoy spending their free time and money. Some people frequently attend movies, others may take trips to exotic countries, and some may find satisfaction in a trip to a New York state park.
The King of Ice Cream
When most people talk about their favorite ice cream flavors, the decision often comes down to the battle of the classics: the light, subtle flavor, attributed to vanilla, and the dark, rich, creamy flavor of chocolate.
Vaccine Exemption Must Require More Documentation
With the approval of the Pfizer vaccine by the Federal Food and Drug Administration came the mandate that students must be vaccinated for COVID-19.
The Return of Vinyl Records
In the year 2021, practically every form of media can be streamed. From movies created a century ago, to the sitcoms of the 90s, even music recorded decades ago has been converted for digital use. Any song can be located and played within a matter of seconds, often for free, and yet people, to this day, spend money for a plastic disc that oftentimes have audible flaws, scratches, and collectively can take up plenty of space.
History and Geneseo
On September 13, 2021, the State University of New York at Geneseo celebrated its 150th anniversary. Over the years, Geneseo has stood the test of time and experienced many major historical events.