While growing up, I am sure we all constantly heard from parents, guardians, and health teachers alike, “Don’t drink and drive,” but how much has this rhetoric actually settled into the minds of the general population? It does not seem much, as a report in 2021 shows that there was a 14% increase in alcohol-related motor vehicle deaths from the previous year. It is estimated that 37 people die from drunk-driving incidents in the United States each day alone. 

It has been over 2 years since Ned Fulmer, one of the original members of the YouTube sensation known as the Try Guys, was caught having a ‘not-so-discreet’ affair with one of his company’s employees. The Try Guys are known as a group of coworkers-turned-friends who try a variety of things for their audience’s entertainment. Some of these activities include cooking challenges, trying various fashion trends across gender binary lines, eating the entire menu of a certain restaurant, and more. 

The month of February marks the start of Black History Month across the nation. The first presidential recognition of this celebration was by Gerald Ford in 1976, but before that, Black History Month had commonly been a recognition of Black and African-American achievement over the course of a singular week—more specifically—the second week of February. This Black History Month predecessor was brought to the public through what is now known as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), which was founded in 1915 by historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse E. Moorland. 

In 2007, when Freema Agyeman took up the role of Martha Jones, the first black series regular on Doctor Who, storylines relating to race issues in time travel were expected. After her first few season three episodes, however, the narrative choices continually became less and less sensitive.

I would say that I am a little bit of a self-proclaimed drink-girly, as I can often be seen with my rotation of two to three drinks sipping between the caffeinated, the hydrating, and (if I’m feeling wild) a sugary treat. Often, this drink can be seen as the biggest indicator of my cravings— lemonade to refresh, milkshakes for decadence, and Coca-Cola for the sake of bubbles. I have discovered over the past year or so, however, that there is a solution for all these cravings at the same time, my friend Dr Pepper. 

When looking at prospective schools, guardians and their potential student(s) often look into the safety of the area. This search is often not just regimented to the town itself where the student might be grocery shopping, grabbing breakfast, or partying, but to the safety of the campus itself as well. This incentivizes colleges across the globe to try and keep down the number of reports and incidents occurring on the campus. On the SUNY Geneseo campus, there are a myriad of departments that dedicate themselves to the reported well-being and safety of the attending student body such as the University Police, Office of the Dean of Students, the Title IX Office, etc. While this manpower is appreciable, how might the priorities of these departments be compromised when a large focus of colleges is not only on maintaining their student body, but more importantly, on bringing in new students?

RTS buses on campus kicked off the start of Black History Month in a questionable manner. A number of students have reported that many RTS-Livingston buses have taped-off the first seat and dubbed them as ‘reserved for Rosa Parks.' There have been mixed responses from students who found this act intending to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Parks conflicting. The student body is unsure when or where this began; struggling to understand the objective of this seemingly performative act. The simple answer is: Transit Equality Day, also known as Transit Equity Day, a holiday being directly tied to the civil rights leader Rosa Parks. In honor of Transit Equity Day, which falls on Parks’ birthday, Feb. 4, around 400 RTS buses will have a seat reserved for the civil rights icon. 

Doctor Who is notorious for frequently recasting the main roles of the Doctor and the companion: With a show consisting of over 400 hours of television, and around 875 episodes, it becomes necessary. The show usually has at least two main characters, the titular character of the alien Doctor, and a human friend that comes along, the companion.

Is there a better time to remind everyone of the power of self care than finals season? While we are ushered into the most dreaded time of the semester, when your mind is practically combusting at the thought of all the assignments to complete before winter break, we are here to remind you to take a moment for yourself. With winter holidays right around the corner, this should be a time of celebration, community, and excitement—not existential dread. We know you’re stressed, because we are too. For this reason, the Opinion team at The Lamron will provide you with the best ways to keep yourself in mind while we hit the home stretch.

In 2022, comedian-turned-director Jordan Peele released his third directorial credit for the film Nope. Following two previous horror successes, Peele returned to the genre with a focus on alien interaction in a modern-day world this time. The film starred several famous actors, including Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, and Steven Yeun. The critics initially raved about this movie upon release, but the hype slowly died as time passed. Regardless, rottentomatoes.com has this movie rated at a disgustingly high 83%. For countless reasons, this score is a mockery of film reviews, and critics should reconsider their stance. Warning, there are spoilers ahead.

As the days become shorter and colder and the workload ticks up for many of us, there is often an increased sense of gloom and general exhaustion. For some, these feelings may be fleeting based on circumstances, but it is important to pay attention to what your mind and body are telling you. If your moods seem to surpass that of typical tiredness or plateau from year to year during this time, it might be worth further exploring the possibility that you, like many, grapple with seasonal affective disorder (SAD/seasonal depression).

John Cena is a professional World Wrestling Entertainment Inc wrestler, actor, and former rapper (yes, it’s true!) who has had an active career with notable highs and lows. When you can’t see him in the ring, you can see him in one of his many films. Cena is one of many WWE stars who have taken their in-ring skills to the big screen. Stars like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Dave Bautista (Batista), and Michael “The Miz” Mizanin. Like most of these stars, some of their movies are hits, while others… are definitely movies. Today, we will be looking over some of Cena’s best and worst movies over his 24-year public career, ranking from best to worst.

Many students here at Geneseo find themselves gravitating toward certain buildings on campus as designated study spaces. It might be due to comfort, ability to study, or just it being an enjoyable location. For myself, I have found that one of the buildings I am continuously drawn to is Welles Hall. This may seem typical for any English major, as it is one of the main places that humanities classes are held. The hall originally served as an elementary school, and was constructed in 1932. It is infamously hot in the summer and extra hot in the winter, though I find this to be a trait easily looked over when its many pros are considered.

Thankfully for college students, our Thanksgiving break typically happens right before the most chaotic time of the semester. Even though it might be tempting to stay in your dorm or apartment over Thanksgiving—with seemingly no responsibilities—you should take advantage of this aptly timed break. It doesn't matter if this isn’t your favorite holiday, there are still a number of reasons why you should be enjoying this time off.

This week we finish out the official ranking of the Star Wars saga. Last week, I placed the original trilogy in second place, and this week you get to see what has earned itself the top spot in this ranking. Be forewarned—the following ratings do include some spoilers!