The department of philosophy here at SUNY Geneseo seems to be one of the majors that gets the least amount of love from the student-body. Speaking for myself, as a philosophy minor who is currently a teaching assistant for a philosophy course, I think this is such a shame. 

It’s no secret that print journalism is in a crisis. Since 2005, over 2,000 local American newspapers have shut down, and the number of employed newspaper journalists has halved since 2008. The ease of digital media has created a disregard for certain journalistic traditions; this is not wholly negative—media is more accessible than ever, for example—but it is a major detriment to the existence of local news and those with journalistic dreams.

On Sept. 24, 2023, the Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, and Security - Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) returned to earth for the first time in almost exactly seven years. Its initial takeoff occurred on Sept. 8, 2016, and its landing marks the first occurrence in which scientists have acquired an asteroid sample from space. OSIRIS-REx now sports a new name and mission; it is now the Apophis Explorer or OSIRIS-APEX, and is estimated to enter the orbit of the asteroid Apophis in the year 2029, tripling its initial traveling journey of two years in order to reach the asteroid Bennu. 

I love those songs by the squeaky squirrels is no doubt a thought that four-year-old me once experienced. 

Remember when you were a kid sitting at home on the floor, eyes glued to the television as you watched the beautiful squeak of Alvin, Simon, and Theodore’s voices gracing your ears for the first time? Perhaps you even got your groove on or went to funky town in pure childhood adoration and complete enjoyment. No matter what you were doing you were enjoying the sweet serenades by Alvin and the Chipmunks either on the big screen or through some music streaming platform.

On Saturday, Sept. 23,  2023, the Autumn season finally commenced! After a brutally hot and seemingly never-ending summer, college students are cheering for the fact that classrooms won't feel like 100-degree torture chambers anymore. Although October is just beginning, I know you’ve been thinking about fall media for some time now; If you’re anything like me, you’ve been dreaming of pumpkin spice lattes, apple cider, cinnamon candles, fresh donuts, pumpkins, crunchy leaves, Halloween festivities, Thanksgiving pie, and so much more. The good news is that the wait is now over! As the weather continues to cool off, and thoughts of the holiday season start to linger, it’s time to get into the right mood. 

In recent years, there has been a sharp uptick in those majoring in STEM-related  fields—particularly the field of biology—and a decrease in those pursuing the humanity-related fields. I am inclined to posit that this is, in part, due to an increased importance being placed on acquiring so-called “practical degrees” that will give the individuals requiring that degree the ability to make an above average pay rate in this late-stage-capitalist world. Biology, in particular, seems to be receiving a lot of love from incoming undergraduate students seeking to acquire a job that will provide them with financial security and parental approval. 

As a student currently on their seventh semester at SUNY Geneseo, I can say with much regret that I never went to a teaching assistant’s office hours. When completing my general education requirements during my freshman and sophomore year, I remember meeting the teaching assistants for the various introductory classes, filling those pesky science and math requirements, writing down their email and office hours, and promptly forgetting about it. 

Within the past week—as spurred by the universally questionable decision to have the opinion and arts and entertainment editors’ office hours coincide on Thursday afternoons (come visit us!)—there has been an all-consuming contemplation: Which is better, orange or apple juice? Here, we each take this disagreement to the public in hopes of answering this question once and for all via The Lamron opinion section. Within the body of this article, both opponents will justify their sides and then you, dear reader, are left with taking a stance for what you think is right.  

On Sept. 24, 2023, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) announced their tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) after a 146-day strike—the longest in industry history. The WGA published an official letter noting that many of their demands have been met, but have yet to specify the exact parameters. While this announcement will effectively suspend WGA picketing, it does not entail renewed conditions for all members of the filmic workforce; WGA members will not return to work until all negotiations are finalized, and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) will remain on strike for the foreseeable future.

Before delving into the content of the article, it is important to note that the use of marijuana by anyone under the age of 21 is not permitted, and each state has its own stance on the legal uses for marijuana, if they deem any use legal at all. Cannabis usage and/or possession is not permitted on the SUNY Geneseo campus. Always remember to consume responsibly and be mindful of the law.

Olivia Rodrigo spilled her GUTS on a brand new album that she wrote when she was only 19-years-old. On Sept. 8, 2023, fans finally got new music from the now 20-year-old pop star and former Disney actress. Since her first album SOUR was so highly reviewed and accredited, fans were interested to see if Rodrigo could top the success of her debut album. 

A giant of the early YouTube scene, the company Smosh—originally a sketch comedy channel started in 2005 by childhood friends Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla—was a pillar for many children in the late 2000’s and early 2010’s. The channel even reached the milestone of being the most subscribed to Youtube channel three separate times during the peak of their popularity in April 2006, April 2007, and January 2013 being the final time in which they have held that spot to the present day. 

Beginning your college journey can be an overwhelming task that requires students to learn about and adapt to new ways of living that they might have little experience with. The staff here at The Lamron has some advice to help you avoid misadventure (as best we can).

In this edition of The Lamron, we’ve created a guide of tips and tricks for first-years. This article, on the other hand, is for all you upperclassmen living off-campus looking for cheap and convenient food shopping. To begin, I would like to congratulate you on getting out of the dorms! I know firsthand that the transition from getting dining hall food to cooking your own meals can sometimes be troubling and lead to forgetting about meals, which isn’t good for anyone. Worry no more—for anyone that needs to shop for their own groceries, this article is my gift to you.

I vividly remember my early high school years, when scrunchies were coming back in fashion and items like bell-bottoms, heavily-layered hair, and thick eyeliner not-so-slowly followed suit. When asking for some of the aforementioned items for Christmas during this period, my Aunt remarked with a simple, “that’s what I wore in high school.”

I am sure everyone has heard the age old saying that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” but how many people are actually taking this advice to heart? I am here to make the argument that this saying is important to abide by, and explain why exactly that is the case.

Being a college student brings with it a myriad of new challenges and stressors to the lives of budding young adults. One of the best ways to relieve stress and anxiety is having a pet or emotional support animal (ESA). ESAs, also known as comfort or assistance animals, are not specifically trained to perform tasks (like a service dog whose purpose is to help with certain tasks or health complications). Rather, their intended purpose is largely to bring comfort and happiness to their owner. 

To start off, if you do not know me—which most of you probably don’t—I am a freshman currently enrolled in calculus one, and really do not like doing math on a computer. I am a classic pen and paper kind of guy, so you can imagine how annoying it was when I discovered that my professor posts all assignments and homework as PDFs on Brightspace.