Increased policing for better
Policing is a divisive issue in the 21st century. Many people in the United States fear the police are guilty of profiling minority groups, and that they are slowly becoming more military-like in appearance and equipment. Police officers respond to…
Textbooks to be made more accessible
The Oswego State Student Association has been in talks about some changes that could come in future years. Two of these are extended library hours and improved accessibility for textbooks. By making textbooks easier to access and the library being…
Security cameras not needed in Oswego
“Big Brother is watching, but it’s for all the right reasons.” This was the opening line of a College Life Newspaper article published last week in response to Oswego putting up new cameras to try and “thwart” criminal activity in…
McDonald’s can afford staffing
Oswego State students looking to obtain an entry-level position while juggling a college or high school education are expressing concerns over the future implications and consequences in standardizing self-service kiosks in fast food restaurants. They have every right to be…
New ID system causes safety concerns
At the beginning of this school year, a new ID system was implemented in all resident halls. The new system prohibits students from scanning their ID cards to get into a building they do not live in. On top of…
Rejection hurts, lying equally unfortunate
Instead of sending Oswego State applicants letters of rejection, the school is instead considering an “Admission Promise Program.” What this means is that instead of people getting a “no” from the school, they get a letter saying that they do…
Editor-in-Chief explains hiring process
As the semester comes to an end, The Oswegonian is going through a staff change. This year, 12 members of staff are graduating, as well as a handful of our regular volunteer writers. As they leave, it is my job…
Mayor Barlow makes great political move
Over the weekend, multiple Friendly’s locations closed. Included among these was the Oswego location. It was a staple in the community, but more importantly, everyone that was employed there lost their jobs. With the loss of these jobs, Mayor Billy…
America experiences enough mass shootings
Fifty people were killed and 50 injured in two mosque attacks on March 15 in Christchurch, New Zealand. The country immediately imposed gun control measures three days after the incident. On April 1, New Zealand’s government introduced legislation that would…
Online courses not as helpful
Many schools, including Oswego State, have begun to implement online courses in their curriculum. Often, these courses happen over vacation periods, but they can also be held during the school year. They provide more opportunities for students to pick up…
