Expectations for the solar eclipse were too high
Having high expectations for an event that is unpredictable will diminish the greatness of the event. During the spring semester there are usually two events that students look forward to: Whiteout Weekend and OzFest. However, this year, there was a…
Black children need to be taught to love their hair
A common phrase to hear in the black community is “your hair is your crown.” I heard it as a child and the phrase is still used today. This sentiment can now be seen in children’s books such as “Your…
Corradino recalls accomplishments, states future goals in first address
On Feb. 12, Robert Corradino, the mayor of the City of Oswego, gave his first state of the city address. He began with a recap of the county’s accomplishments in 2023, including the grand opening of the new $10 million…
Getting Goodbye Pies make breakups better
On Feb. 6 Pizza Hut announced their new “Goodbye Pies,” which according to their website was “spicy news, delivered sweetly.” All these Goodbye Pies were their new Hot Honey pizzas and they came with a personalized, simple message on a…
Celebrating Black historical figures
It is officially Black History Month, a month dedicated to celebrating and focusing on the contributions that African Americans have made to the United States. Although it is meant to celebrate different African American figures, there are some who are…
Tuesday, Thursday classes should be more engaging
Tuesday and Thursday classes are the bane of some students’ existence and many may feel the same way. These are days with the longest class times. On these days classes are one hour and 20 minutes long, compared to Monday,…
Hand hygiene should be mandatory for everyone
Washing your hands after using the bathroom should not be an optional step. It should be mandatory to practice hand hygiene. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “hand hygiene is a way of cleaning one’s hands…
Flu vaccinations offered on campus for students, faculty
On Oct. 3, SUNY Oswego’s official campus email communications, Oswego Today, announced that there would be free flu vaccinations for students and faculty from 1 to 3 p.m. The vaccinations were being given at the Mary Walker Health Center and…
Throwing away food is hurting our planet
It is common knowledge that humans contribute to climate change. When we think about how we contribute to it, it is easy to think of fossil fuels, deforestation or manufacturing. However, I do not think people think about how much…
Teachers need better pay for their efforts
Teachers do not get as much recognition as they should be getting. It has gotten a little better over the years with people having more awareness of all the efforts teachers put into their jobs, but it can be better….
