Opinion
The Opinion section regularly features staff editorials, columnists' essays on topics privy to them, and unpopular opinions.
A Starbucks worker among us evaluates your drink order
The Geneseo community is a vibrant one, comprising many students with all different lifestyles; few aspects of the campus are more uniting than the on-campus Starbucks, a source of universal patronage for $7 lattes and an assortment of breakfast sandwiches. One little-known (or perhaps highly known… I talk about it quite a bit) fact about me is that, apart from my being a writer here at The Lamron I am also a Starbucks worker and, subsequently, have quite a few opinions on the drinks I make during my shifts.
Cats are cool and cat-haters drool
I feel like cats get a bad rap. I’ve heard many (terrible) opinions from people, claiming that they hate cats or that dogs are just way better—I totally get that dogs are great, but you don’t have to tear cats down about it. I think this kind of opinion says more about the speaker than it does about the cats, so let’s delve into this a little bit.
“Writer In The—Shush!” Lorde’s big TikTok break and what artists owe their audiences
The astonishing phenomenon of pop-indie singer-songwriter Lorde shushing her audiences during a solo a cappella version of her song “Writer in the Dark” from her album Melodrama has stormed the nation by TikTok—as someone who strives to stay off the app as much as possible, even I have been made acutely aware of this sensation through friends and other social media platforms. The sheer audacity that Lorde presents in these recordings where she frantically silences her audiences as they try to sing along with her has been received by her fans as everything from completely stuck-up to entirely justified.
Growing up as a twin
Being a twin is an experience like no other. There is something unique about the relationship between two people that were born mere minutes apart. My purpose here today is to provide you with an inside look into this relationship, because, as a twin, I have an introspective take on the matter.
What your favorite French fry says about you
There is no doubt that French fries make the top ten of America’s favorite side dishes, especially when paired with a cheeseburger. They have become a staple of American cuisine, practically synonymous with American culture. Honestly, fried potatoes of various kinds are probably our nation’s favorite food.
Staff Editorial: Masks coming back to campus
Changes to mask mandates and Geneseo’s compliance with state regulations have felt incredibly unstable for years now, a phenomenon that Geneseo students are all too familiar with. While the controversy surrounding these mandates is widespread, we at The Lamron support the school’s recommendation to return to masking indoors and at larger gatherings; however, we recognize and acknowledge the many drawbacks that this announcement has resulted in on campus.
Cycling through life
Cycling is a sport like no other. It has many distinct differences in its nature, which can likely explain why so many people participate in it. While the reasons vary, the one factor that remains constant is the enjoyment people take away from it. In a state like New York, with thousands of miles worth of trails to explore, there are many great reasons to want to check this sport out.
Building muscle isn’t exclusively for men
For many of you I hope that the title of this article seems totally obvious, right? Unfortunately, it’s quite apparent that there are also a lot of people who think otherwise. The inspiration for this article comes after an instance that I experienced at the gym the other day, where someone very loudly proclaimed his disgust with girls that are “too” muscular, further claiming women just shouldn’t lift weights.
Muppet or a man
Are you a muppet or a man? We are all aware of the iconic song titled “Man or Muppet” from one of the many Muppet movies. This article will dive into the deeper meaning of each category in order to explain the complexity of human life.
Things I wish I knew before becoming disabled
There are many things in life that we wish we knew, but here are a few things that I wish someone had told me before I became physically disabled.
Just chill
Do you ever feel tired and like you just need to rest, but you have a million-and-one things on your mind that you can’t get rid of? You tell yourself you can’t nap, you can’t lay down, you’ve got to stay up and get that work done, but you’re exhausted, so you end up doing the work very slowly, procrastinating each part, and taking a million breaks. Before you know it, hours have gone by, and you’ve hardly done anything.
Batman and social policy
Batman is a great example of escapist media—it is enjoyable to watch and easy to become distracted by his fighting crime with bat-themed gadgets. However, I’ve started to notice how much Batman media involves social commentary, from both sides of the aisle, which is what I will be discussing today.
Spring is the best season
When spring technically begins on March 20th, it is synonymous with undesirable, winter-like weather. The trees still have no leaves, the grass is brown, and there is still a decent chance of seeing snow on the ground. However, as the season continues, the weather gradually gets better, though gradual at times can feel like an understatement. The inconsistency of the weather day-to-day can leave a person curious as to what season spring actually is—one day may bring shorts and T-shirt temperatures, then the next back to sweatshirts and coats.
Staff Editorial: Support for Ukraine
The war on Ukraine has brought devastation to the lives of millions of people. Many of the citizens of Ukraine are fleeing to other countries for safety as civilian lives are not being taken into consideration in this war.
The Humanities requirement should be scrapped
The Humanities requirement has existed almost as long as higher education has existed, which is a very politically correct way of saying that college administrations have been torturing students for a very long time. Personally, I feel as though the amount of work I have due this week is a violation of the Geneva Convention.
How good are you at sex, according to your sign?
The Zodiac has been used to determine many different things, with each sign having its own quirks and traits. It’s time we addressed the question that’s been plaguing everyone’s minds—which sign is the best in bed?
The importance of voting
Howdy folks! Many of you may or may not be aware that Geneseo is having its mayoral election next week on Tuesday, Mar. 15. Many of us will be home during that time, and will need an absentee ballot to vote, assuming you are registered to vote in Geneseo in the first place. Most Geneseo students probably do not care who becomes mayor of Geneseo as many of you likely do not live in Geneseo full-time—after all, why should I care if I don’t live here permanently?
Marriage is a business agreement, not just a personal one
Over the past century, there has been more than one global shift regarding what the word “marriage” means. For the majority of recorded history, marriage has been a contractual agreement concerned with survival, resources, and the continuation of the species (bow chicka bow wow).
Governor Hochul is not progressive
This year, New York State will be having an electing a new governor. Voting will be in November, but the primaries will occur before then. It’s an exciting time, as for many of us reading this it's the first gubernatorial election we can vote in. But it’s also not so fun if you consider yourself to be remotely progressive, and I’m going to go out on a limb and say that this public, liberal, state-funded school, has a lot of progressives out and about. And I’m also going to have to give you all some bad news—it doesn’t look good.
Elvis is still the king
Throughout history, many artists have come, and many have gone. Some were popular in their time but ultimately lost their popularity as the years passed on. Some may have produced one memorable song never to be heard of again. Though many are the exception to this trend, Elvis Presley is. For a man who died almost 45 years ago, his name is just as synonymous with music now, as it was then.