The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Apr. 25, 2024 

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Buerkle and Rozum debate at Granby Town Hall

Sitting on a table in the Grandby Town Center Thursday night were name tags for Congressional candidates Republican Ann Marie Buerkle, Democrat Dan Maffei and Green Party candidate Ursula Rozum. At around 6 p.m. Rozum and Buerkle each took their…

Opinion Web Exclusive

7-Election Presidential Coffee Cup Poll *WEB EXCLUSIVE*

As the Nov. 6 presidential election approaches, anticipation continues to brew as political advertisements and signs of support for the presidential candidates are everywhere. Bumper stickers, lawn signs and campaign buttons are typical campaign advertising, but 7-Eleven convenience stores offer…

Opinion Sports Web Exclusive

NHL cancels first two weeks of schedule, lockout negotiations continue *WEB EXCLUSIVE*

The NHL made a huge statement when they cancelled the first two weeks of the season—82 games in total— on Oct. 4, but negotiations between both sides have continued. It should be noted that only the first two weeks of…

Opinion

During election season, candidates will do whatever it takes to win

Romney switches his stances on key issues as often as most of us change clothes. Add this to the fact that he refuses to reveal any real facts about his apparently flawless plans, and the result is a frightening formula…

Opinion

MLB fans can expect a wild October

It’s a new era for Major League Baseball, and I’m not just speaking about the new playoff system. Usually eras in baseball transition smoothly, but this year the transition was very abrupt. Five out the eight teams still playing did…

Opinion

Romney in good standing after first debate

If you had any doubts about Mitt Romney, after the first Presidential Debate, it should be obvious that Romney should be our next President. Over 67 million people tuned in to see the great orator, the almighty Barack Obama take…

Opinion

New media affects election

This upcoming election will have more to worry about than the last in 2008. It is something that has been seen since the beginning of our country; each election involves more than the previous one. Social media has been an…

Opinion

Alcohol, relationships, other student issues: Real Talk with Shelly & Ted

Shelly Sloan is the Health Promotion Coordinator and Ted Winkworth is the Alcohol and Other Drug Program Coordinator. You can find them at the Lifestyles Center in Walker Health Center. Shelly received her Master’s Degree in Community Health Education and…

In the Office

Advice: “gear down big shifter”

At the beginning of each semester during our first e-board meeting at The Oswegonian, we pass around a sheet to sign up for a week to write an ‘In the Office’ article. Each semester when the clipboard falls into my…

Staff Editorial

SAY NO TO DRUNK TEXTING

We’ve all been there: the dreaded drunk text. It happens to the best of us. The circumstances are irrelevant. It doesn’t matter what time of night it is or what you’re drinking; if your phone is on you while you’re…