Deaf entertainer, comedian inspires, delights
On Nov. 30, deaf comedian CJ Jones came to Oswego State to spread his infectious humor to students. Jones’ personality and sense of humor filled the room with laughter. He got the crowd involved and had most of the audience…
Planetarium anticipates new seasonal shows
Oswego State students will have a unique opportunity this December. The planetarium, located in Shineman 223, is showing “The Stars of Winter,” an astrology show based around the stars that are visible in December, January and February. Planetarium director Scott…
Faculty: we thank you
To the faculty and professional staff who signed the “Faculty and Professional Staff Statement on Harassment and Intimidation on Campus:” Thank you. Since the results of the presidential election were announced, tensions have been high around the Oswego State campus….
Mandatory fee deemed unfair for students who dislike sports
Tuition is the universal nightmare of college students from coast to coast. Whether someone attends an Ivy League university or a state school, just seeing the word FAFSA in an email can make any collegiate cringe. Everyone has all heard…
‘Moana’ surpasses controversy, entices audiences
Walt Disney Animation Studios released their fifty-sixth feature film “Moana.” The story follows the brave and conflicted chief’s daughter, Moana, played by newcomer Auli’i Cravalho, on her quest to restore order to her island and find herself along the way….
Family, food more important than debates during dinner
Next week, Oswego State students will be flocking home to celebrate Thanksgiving, the marvelous holiday where families gather around the table to demolish a 20-pound turkey. There is nothing that compares to seeing relatives and busting out the fancy dishware…
Respect holiday break
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Thanksgiving is celebrated as a legal holiday for people to be thankful for what they have, yet the traditional family turkey dinner is not always the story for some Oswego State students. Whether it is because…
Student protests show need for unity, not division at college
Last week’s election left half the country emotional, unstable and concerned for their well-being. Donald Trump becoming our president-elect stirred hatred, fear and disbelief across the U.S. Riots and protests broke out among anti-Trump groups, blocking streets and flooding college…
Major study ends for good reason
Controversy has been stirred among women over the recent conclusion of a male birth control study. Papers, magazines and news sources alike have claimed the study was shut down because of the “whining of men regarding needless side effects.” Any…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
If you are like me, you have been getting some hard questions from students regarding the election results. In conservation biology, the study of maintaining the Earth’s biodiversity, we discuss many environmental and social topics like disparity in wealth, women’s…
