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Day: April 17, 2014

Opinion Staff Editorial

Library etiquette for all

Here at The Oswegonian, we understand the arduous time that is finals week. With this week fast approaching, we thought it would be best to lay down some guidelines to facilitate a little peace and quiet as students swarm the…

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In the Office Opinion

Traditions define family identity

Tradition has a certain value that you usually don’t appreciate when you’re a child. Maybe your family went on the same vacation each year, or had the same meal on Christmas, but odds are none of it had any meaning…

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Opinion

Heartbleed exposes vulnerabilities

Fahrenheit 451 is centered around a society that has banished books, reading and any type of further knowledge. The society had become obsessed with technology and their lives were invested in it. People fell asleep with the buzzing of white…

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Opinion

Finding common ground

“Preparing America’s students for success.” That is the slogan of the new country-wide Common Core State Standards. So far, 44 of America’s 50 states have adopted the new standard. The Department of Defense Education Activity and four territories including Guam,…

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Opinion

Intriguing NHL playoffs set to kick-off

We’ve gone through our fair share of hockey anxiety this year, from the Olympics in Sochi to our very own Oswego State men’s and women’s hockey teams making such fantastic runs into the postseason. Now a new postseason is here….

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Opinion

Glass revolution starts now

With the growing pervasiveness of smartphones and other smart devices, the gap between user and interface is shrinking. If many futurists and tech experts are to be believed, the age of cyborgs may be nearly upon us. A recent trend…

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Opinion

Think outside your town

By the time this newspaper is set on the stands on the Oswego State campus and around the city Friday morning, I’m sure many students will be making holiday travels to their home to spend the weekend with their families….

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Opinion

Pro-Wrestling through the eyes of a true fan

The aftermath of the Royal Rumble pay-per view event on Jan. 26 was so horrendous in my eyes, as well as the eyes of a majority of the WWE fan base, that I more or less refused to be a…

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Lacrosse Sports

Lakers dominate non-conference foes

The Oswego state men’s lacrosse team found themselves back in the winning groove, securing two convincing wins in three days. The Lakers defeated Elmira College, 20-11, on April 14 at home and were victorious on April 16, Oswego State’s Senior…

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Lacrosse Sports

Giampaolo leads men’s lacrosse in junior campaign

Opposing defenders create a six-man perimeter around the outside of the offensive zone, but remain on their toes. At the very top of the zone stands Oswego State’s Nick Giampaolo, wearing blue mesh and gently cradling the ball. The defender…

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