It's fairly obvious, at this point, that Geneseo may have hit a new low publicity-wise. With the highly-contentious blackface controversy recently the lead story on local TV news stations and in newspapers, as well as the Oct. 1 stabbing and Halloween drug bust that also made local news, it's clear that in the western N.Y. area, and likely beyond, the college has taken a hit.
Want to roil hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of people across New York state? All it takes is three words: SUNY tuition hike. That's exactly what we heard last Tuesday, as the SUNY Board of Trustees approved a 5 percent increase in in-state and out-of-state tuition.
Quidditch, the alpha sport of Hogwarts and the general wizarding world, the ultimate test of flying ability, agility and speed, where heroes rise and losers literally fall, is now at a college near you. Harry Potter fans, mount your brooms and put on some funny-looking clothes, because Quidditch is the newest sport on some college campuses.
I want to take the opportunity to address some misconceptions about Western Humanities I and II at Geneseo. ? Misconception #1: The courses "privilege" Western civilization. Fact: The courses no more privilege Western civilization than calculus "privileges" numbers.
Presidential primaries are about appealing to one's respective base, and then running to the middle to win votes in the general election after the conventions. Current Republican frontrunners, Romney and Giuliani, aren't traditional Republicans. To combat their liberal indiscretions they've basically abandoned their records and what made them credible national candidates, instead crafting images to win the Republican nomination.
To the editor: The Lamron headline summarizing the Nov. 8, 2007 lectures criticizing U.S. policy, "Speakers vilify U.S. overseas involvement" (and accompanying article which barely summarized the talks' contents) was what was biased and a "one-sided message.
To the editor: Now that Geneseo's Main Street has been transformed into a picturesque setting, our hope is that the recently emplaced trees, banners and wreaths, etc. remain where they are for the entire community to enjoy. Cooperative efforts between numerous groups and Town and Village governments, under the leadership of Hop Manapol and Pattie Cavanaugh, have been responsible for acquiring and installing the decorations.
