Rendering DOMA defenseless
Another breakthrough manifested last week. While the Obama administration had been taking the stand for 1996’s Defense of Marriage Act, Attorney General Eric Holder announced Feb. 23 that the Department of Justice would stop defending the act in court. Further…
Steer clear of ‘Drive Angry’
Nicholas Cage is, for the most part, not a very good actor. While his roles in "The Rock" and "National Treasure" were decent, most of his other work is awful. The man is especially bad at highly action-oriented roles, as…
Performer returns to tell tales
Paul Rajeckas, one of four visiting artists contributing to the "Telling Tales: The Arts & Discovery" program, will perform at Oswego State on March 10. Rajeckas is an artist, an educator and a performer who has been active since 1979….
Unreachable Research site
It is a 1.9-mile journey from Culkin Hall to the Rice Creek Field Station, which translates into a 45-minute walk for students, which is not on sidewalks off-campus. This walk is necessary for students who cannot find rides and have…
Kill some ‘Time’ with Bayside’s latest album
Bayside, a rock quartet from Queens, released their fifth studio length album, "Killing Time," on Feb. 22. The album was produced by Gil Norton, who has also worked with Jimmy Eat World, The Foo Fighters and the Pixies. The record…
Planning stages for Greek Organization begin on campus
Only seven percent of people in the United States are educated enough to make smart environmental decisions, according to sophomore zoology major Brook Hannon. Hannon, one of the founders of Rho Lambda Psi, an up-and-coming Greek co-ed organization, would like…
Democrat Control of Senate may save Planned Parenthood
The House of Representatives passed an amendment to cut funding to Planned Parenthood. It would disable the organization from aiding women financially. The Republicans control the House, while the Senate is controlled by the Democrats, making it unlikely that the…
Fair weather friendships no match for stressors of college
Friends are great. It’s always nice knowing that you have people you can talk to if you’re having a rough day. But how many friends are too many? In elementary, middle and high school, you could have all the friends…
Proposed Pell Grant cuts $3 million from students
Changes in Pell Grants remain uncertain with President Barack Obama and the House of Representatives still disputing the details of the proposal. Obama’s plan would not reduce Pell grants, but would cut summer funding while the House plan would cut…
