
Opinion
The Opinion section regularly features staff editorials, columnists' essays on topics privy to them, and unpopular opinions.
Idiot’s guide to the apocalypse: Zombies edition
The zombie apocalypse is one of the most popular subjects in media, with shows like the Walking Dead and zombie outbreaks in plentiful movies (even if they are comedic, like in Shaun of the Dead). These are some simple rules to follow to survive if this challenge ever comes up for you:
YouTube’s removal of the dislike button is a disappointment
For an organization that seemingly takes pride in providing a platform where users are able to share their voices and produce original content, it seems odd that there has been a recent reduction in this once-heralded philosophy of the streaming platform YouTube. Late last year, the company decided to remove the dislike button from their site, a decision that seems to contradict their mission statement in which they explain that everyone deserves a voice.
Staff Editorial: Lamron History
One hundred years—a full century; The Lamron is now older than about 99% of the population. One cannot help but think of those who founded this publication back in 1922 when, fifty-one years after the founding of the college, a group of ambitious students along with their faculty adviser (referred to as Mr. Parry) paved the way for one of the most notable papers in all of Geneseo.
Syllabus week does not exist
Syllabus week does not exist—it never has, and it never will. There might be one day of going over the syllabus in each class, but that is usually the extent of review, which I feel the majority of the student body would agree with. While this may be an opinion article, I do have some factual evidence that will be included, so take that as you will, Geneseo...
What your favorite French fry says about you... Part two!
Welcome back folks! I hope your summer was filled with adventures of the grand and fantastical kind. I especially hope that you are ready for the semester we have ahead, because I know I am not, and it would be helpful if at least some of us had our life together.
An idiot’s guide to the apocalypse: Maneater edition
The end of the world is near. Animals have gone rabid; they’ve escaped zoos, and they’ve left their natural habitats in search of blood. Their typical prey has shifted dramatically, and they are now out for humans. Humans have now become their meal of choice, including the herbivores, who would now choose to kick you to death and leave you to rot. Humans are no longer the top predator; instead, they have become the lowest on the hierarchy. Here are some simple rules to follow in the case of a maneater apocalypse:
Teacher shortages are getting worse because of non-education-based policymakers
Recently, the teacher shortage has gotten worse across the United States. According to Economic Policy Institute graphical data, by 2025 there will be an estimated 100,000 decrease in the supply of teachers, and 100,000 increase in the demand for teachers that are qualified in every aspect. As a result, budget cuts, less qualified teachers, and more work outside contractual hours are to be expected.
The Lamron must do better
To quote Bernie Sanders in 2016, “The American people are sick and tired of hearing about your damn emails!” Well, I have to make one small change to this: The students of Geneseo are sick and tired of reading your damn food articles!
What your Subway order says about you
At Subway, you can make a lot of different sandwiches with different varieties and modes of ordering—they do online order, DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats, over the phone, and through the Subway app, depending on your store.
Summer, the season
If there is one season that is most likely to be considered the favorite, it would be summer, and, for good reason—it is the only one that is reliable for decent weather throughout. Fall is great, but even it has its flaws towards the end, bringing with it gray skies and barren trees. Winter, obviously, comes with nothing but dreariness. Spring has the opposite issue of fall, starting out lousy, but progressively improving.
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.