TESOL help Latinos learn
As a Dominican woman from Washington Heights in New York City, my identity has influenced my goals, plans and choices. My grandparents and parents came to the U.S. to create a better life for themselves and their families and live…
Screeching sounds alarm students
Last Thursday I woke from a deep sleep at about 6:30 a.m. thinking it was still very early and my first class wasn’t until 12:45 p.m. I figured it would be a good idea to try to go back to…
Get rid of racism, get other friends
A few days ago while scrolling through my Facebook feed, I saw a video from Buzzfeed titled “What’s It Like Being the Only Black Friend.” The video gave scenarios in which the white friend would ask the black friend questions…
Online courses help students advance toward degree
When registering for classes, MyOswego told me I was registering as a first semester senior as opposed to a second semester junior. Most people may have been surprised at that statement, but not me. However, I was surprised to learn…
Take great risks to get rewards
One of the most valuable lessons one can learn during the transition from childhood to adulthood is to accept and appreciate uncertainty, rather than fear it. For some, this is easier said than done; after all, growing up in a…
Oswego partied, continues party
Like it or not, there’s no denying that Oswego is a party school. The school can try to minimize this fact all it wants, but the students and residents of Oswego know it to be true. We are a Div….
Veterans deserve respect
With Veterans Day behind us, it’s important not to forget the men and women who have volunteered to protect and serve the country. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, there are currently 892,221 veterans in New York alone….
Program provides gamers free-to-play content
Steam is a downloadable program developed by the Valve corporation providing a digital marketplace for computer games of all types, from new releases to games decades old. One of those games is “No More Room in Hell.” Made by an…
Latest ‘Call Of Duty’ advances series into next generation
“Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare” is the eleventh entry into the seemingly never-ending video game franchise. After 11 titles, it’s easy to see why the “Call of Duty” brand has been losing steam, as of late. After the “Modern Warfare”…
Nick Jonas balances sex appeal, romance on newest album
Nick Jonas is Disney Channel royalty no longer. The 22-year-old former Jonas Brother proves he is all grown up with the release of his self-titled debut solo album. Jonas’ new sound can be summed up in one word—sexy. Reminiscent of…
