‘Follow your bliss’ in college
One of the many paradigms fed to college students as early as their senior year of high school is that they should “have a plan” of what they want to do with their lives and decide their academic roadmap accordingly….
9/11 teachers should get applause
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been 13 years since that fateful Tuesday morning when the world was glued to their TV screens, watching its way of life forever change before it’s eyes. It’s amazing how everyone remembers where…
Gay NFL player Michael Sam doesn’t impress
How are Jackie Robinson, Michael Phelps, and Dick Fosbury similar to Michael Sam? They did something “first” in the sports world. Robinson was the first black professional baseball player, Phelps was the first person to win eight gold medals in…
Yik Yaking all over your campus
Under the description of the Yik Yak app it states “Yik Yak acts like a local bulletin board for your area by showing the most recent posts from other users around you. It allows anyone to connect and share information…
Joan Rivers leaves us with laughs
“I succeeded by saying what everyone else is thinking”- Joan Rivers. Joan Rivers, renowned comedian and television host, passed away Sept. 4, 2014, following a routine, but nonetheless risky, throat procedure. She was 81 years old. Yet, to Joan,…
Ray Rice causes an upoar for fans
The NFL season is officially here and week one is in the books. With all the big headlines coming into the season they are all overlooked by an incident that is bigger than the NFL. Baltimore Ravens running back, Ray…
Deserted Waterbury disturbs friends
What a difference a year really does make. At this time last year, I was in the process of meeting and bonding with some of my now closest friends on campus. Waterbury Hall certainly didn’t disappoint when it came to…
YoBerry brings delicious new option to satisfy sweet tooth
It looks like my prayers have finally been answered because a frozen yogurt spot has opened up that is sure to have your taste buds jumping for joy. I became a part of the froyo craze about five years ago…
Volleyball comes up short in home opener
The Oswego State volleyball team dropped an extremely back and forth home opener to St. John Fisher on Wednesday night at Max Ziel Gymnasium in Laker Hall, 3-2 (22-25, 25-22, 20-25, 25-20, 8-15). After playing a grueling first four sets,…
Women’s soccer sets bar high in 2014
The Oswego State women’s soccer team had a lot to think about this summer. Sitting on the heels of a 10-7 season, which saw them play in the SUNYAC Championships, the Lakers knew they would be entering this season with…
