Intrinsic drive, self-motivation lacking among college population
In my short time here at Oswego State, I have come to learn that college isn’t for everyone. I constantly find many people who are not actively pursuing their own paths to fulfillment and happiness, as well as those seeking…
Williams’ firing forces examination of race, religion
Last week, National Public Radio news correspondent Juan Williams was fired after making some disparaging remarks about Muslims on the Fox News program "The O’Reilly Factor." Williams told host Bill O’Reilly that when on airplanes, the sight of Muslims still…
New Broadway hits wrong note
While others may be ashamed of being a musical geek, I wear it like a badge of honor. Since childhood, my parents brought my brothers and I up to the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Learner and Loewe and Disney…
Sailing with ‘Catamaran’
"A few months ago I went to Buffalo, N.Y., to see Dan Black and Dragonette, who I knew would be good. I also lucked out and got to see an emerging act named Catamaran, led by Vincent Brunetto. I was…
Obsessions inspire short story writer
"Author Jaimee Wriston Colbert came to Oswego State’s Living Writers Series class on Wednesday to talk about her writing process and her career. "Colbert is a writing professor at SUNY Binghamton and wrote three short story collections and one novel….
Memories from ‘Grandma’s House’
""I want to welcome you to Grandma’s house!" was how Tom MacPherson introduced his exhibit, "Documenti: The Italian American Family Album." MacPherson, an Oswego State alumnus, presented his unconventional, yet fascinating, art exhibit while explaining the logic behind the layout…
