The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Opinion

Katseye’s Manon raises concerns on hiatus

Manon, a member of the popular girl group Katseye, was recently put on hiatus for her health and well-being. However, many people think otherwise; they believe that the producer of Katseye, Geffen Records, is preparing to kick her out of…

Distracted drivers are endangering our streets

I was at a red light just the other day, minding my own business when I decided to look around at other drivers. What I saw can only be explained as pure horror, a large portion of the drivers were…

Writing her way out: Commemorating Nellie Bly

When most people think of Women’s History Month, they think of female politicians, athletes or maybe even scientists. But one historical woman I always think of is Nellie Bly. You might not have heard of her, but she has contributed…

Concerns rise as DHS enters partial shutdown

It has been reported by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that “it must take emergency measures to preserve limited funds and personnel.”   The DHS is attempting to get a further appropriations bill passed that would entitle them to…

Dream on screen: Honoring Viola Davis

The first Black actress to achieve the triple crown of acting is Viola Davis. Starring in many productions, Davis is an inspiration to many Black girls wanting to achieve their dreams. Davis was born on Aug. 11, 1965, in Saint…

A true storyteller: Celebrating Shonda Rhimes

Few names in television carry as much weight as Shonda Rhimes. As the creator of hit television shows like “Scandal,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Bridgerton,” Rhimes is as influential as they come. Through complex characters, and giving people of color enriching…

Super Bowl ads are broken, AI is not fixing them

Whassup, the Budweiser frogs, puppy monkey baby, where’s the beef…all of these are examples of some of the most iconic Super Bowl commercials. What happened to the game I love? We are about two weeks coming off the Super Bowl…

Remembering Oswego native: Dr. George Franklin Grant

In celebration of Black History Month, we should take the time to remember an inventor who was born and raised right here in Oswego, New York. His name was Dr. George Franklin Grant. Grant was a talented engineer who was…

Pain transformed to passion: Maya Angelou’s Story

A monumental poet by name of Maya Angelou, spoke life into the words that she wrote. With her deep philosophical meanings she was able to leave a legacy throughout the years leaving many able to relate to her.  Angelou was…

Epstein files evoke worldwide shock

Desensitization is a drug and we are all suffering from the side effects. Within the passing months, the news has been especially dark, filling our screens with the first batch of redacted files from Jeffrey Epstein’s array of documents, photos…