The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Apr. 19, 2024 

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Issack Cintron

N-word should never be spoken, period

The N-word. What can be said about it? It is a nihilistic word that was formed out of hatred and oppression, ultimately utilized to label and dehumanize an entire group of people. It is an instigative word that elicits negative…

Castro’s death stirs emotions

How does one accurately describe the legacy of the infamous Fidel Castro? Many are left to answer this question as the former Cuban president passed away on Nov. 25 at the age of 90. Castro’s death was polarizing to say…

Look at Oz: Alumnus releases debut album

Long Island-based alt-soul artist Bobby Chucka premiered his debut album “ctrl – alt – acpt” via Facebook Live on Nov. 1. Over 5,000 users viewed the Facebook Live stream as they were audibly taken to a unique realm of music…

The Weeknd’s ‘Starboy’ displays artist’s strengths

In the realm of music, 2016 has been blessed with a plethora of incredible albums to counteract the numerous deaths of incredible high-profile artists. The loss of icons like Prince, Phife Dawg and David Bowie has been eased by the…

Students form sit-in protest Friday to show support for marginalized groups

The nationwide protests of Donald Trump’s election continue to inspire Oswego State students to demonstrate and vocalize their frustrations. “No justice, no peace.” This was one of the chants that echoed through the Marano Campus Center Friday afternoon as part…

Trump’s speech lacks meaning

On his way to becoming president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump once made a vow to “protect our LGBTQ citizens from the violence and oppression of the hateful, foreign ideology.” Trump’s vow came in July, a full month after…

Adams’ ‘Arrival’: Oscar-worthy acting, film

In what has been considered by some to be an abysmal year for films, Oscar-season has brought along a modern classic in “Arrival.” Debuting at the Venice Film Festival in September, “Arrival” is a critically-adored film, providing a breath of…

Students attend election party during long wait

The improbable has become reality. The next president of the United States will be Donald Trump. As Oswego State students and faculty gathered in Marano Campus Center’s food court Tuesday night, they witnessed the raging climax of an intense presidential…