Adjuncts consider salaries unfair
Adjunct professors make poverty level wages while college tuition continues to rise annually. Adjuncts, or part-time professors, make up around 76 percent of all college professors, according to the American Association of University Professors. Adjuncts are typically allowed to teach…
Job increase benefits college students
Unemployment rates have been an issue in our economy for a significant amount of time now. U.S. employers, however, have been making strides, especially in the month of February, when unemployment jumped down from 5.7 percent to 5.5 percent, according…
‘Cuse will overcome harsh sanctions
In a season of trials and tribulations facing the Syracuse University men’s basketball program, the NCAA came down with a series of punishments regarding violations from previous years within the Orange’s athletic programs. These sanctions have been met with much…
Rep. Katko visits Oswego; talks economy
Rep. John Katko held a listening session in the city of Oswego last Wednesday, who along with a group of local panelists, addressed economic development in Oswego County. Moderator Jim Grimshaw, the director of the Office of Business and Community…
Madonna’s rebellious, cold digital soul
The Queen of Pop has done it again. Madonna released her 13th studio album, “Rebel Heart,” on March 6. The Detroit-born singer, songwriter, actress and businesswoman attended the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre and Dance. After graduating, Madonna…
Centro budget cuts might affect Oswego State
Centro officials are considering eliminating some bus services to amend for a $4.5 million budget gap, including some services offered to Oswego State students through Centro’s yearly contract with Oswego State. Centro has contracts with Oswego State, Syracuse University and…
Pathfinder hosts second Bacon Fest
The second annual Bacon Fest was held March. 7 in Pathfinder Dining Hall. In total, 1,724 students attended. The entire day was bacon, from brunch, to Chasin’ Bacon and a 5k race used to promote the event, as well as…
Weekly EP Revue: Genevieve shows her colors
In a time when indie-pop might as well be known simply as pop, many female artists have found their place. Individualistic and bold singers such as Lorde and the ladies of HAIM have all found themselves among some of music’s…
Guest discusses U.S.-Japanese relations
Japanese professor and journalist Michio Katsumata visited Oswego State last week to speak about the history of U.S.-Japanese relations. Katsumata is currently a professor at Akita International University. He spent about two weeks in the U.S. on a lecture tour…
‘Chappie’ thought-provoking, devoid of any real humanity
A disappointing conclusion to Neill Blomkamp’s South African trilogy (“Elysium,” “District 9” and “Chappie” all represent sci-fi interpretations of South African social issues). “Chappie” is a flawed film with wasted potential. While the film raises deep and thought-provoking questions surrounding…
