Counseling needs on rise
Since 1990, the first week in October has been designated Mental Health Awareness Week by the United States Congress. In the wake of the Oct. 1 mass shooting on the campus of Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, the discussion…
Hugh Jackman claws at lasting legacy
This past week, Tom Hardy was trending on Facebook because Hugh Jackman said that Hardy would make for a âgreat Wolverine,â according to the Wrap. Jackman told the Wrap he doesnât want to go out quietly. âIâm always like, âI…
Donald Trump speaks mind, offends
There are a few certainties that you can count on in 2015: living, dying, taxes and Donald Trump spouting ludicrous statements from his unrestrained lips.âThe Donâ should really step up with the times and change his name to âThe Mouth.â…
Muppets make big waves
After the airing of âThe Muppetsâ premiere on ABC on Sept. 22, the organization known as One Million Moms began protests of the show on social media. The group claimed that âthe new show is aimed at a mature, modern…
Planned Parenthood fights back
This past week has led to a controversial face-off between Pro-life and Pro-choice supporters in the wake of a new bill that has passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill supports the efforts of defunding Planned Parenthood for…
Post-grad return offers compelling reward
*This article was originally published for Oswego Stateâs student blogs For Oswego State students, this week marks the completion of the sixth week of classes. As a Resident Assistant, I think new students should take pride in the idea of…
Facebook scam hits again
âI do not give Facebook or any entities associated with Facebook permission to use my pictures, information or posts both past and future. By this statement, I give notice to Facebook it is strictly forbidden to disclose, copy, distribute or…
Breast cancer and the means of awareness this month- Vox pop
It is Breast Cancer Awareness month, with every shade of pink surrounding us, people show their support by wearing the color, attending annual âwalksâ and even donating to the anyone who is giving some of their proceeds towards research. To…
Preview of SUNY Oswegoâs 11th annual Lewis B. OâDonnell Media Summit
Everyone involved in this yearâs Lewis B. OâDonnell Media Summit have been hard at work for the past couple months to make Oct. 21 a good one.  With less than two weeks remaining, this yearâs panel will be all SUNY Oswego…
Academic assistance hits new low
Declining student availability at the Office of Learning Services (OLS) has led to multiple tutees per session. According to the Director of OLS, Catherine Santos, 92 tutors were hired last year. This fall the staff dropped to 67. âWe have…


