Administration needs winter preparation
This past semester, there have been a large amount of snow storms. This is nothing special for Oswego, but the problem lies in the college’s response to the very real hazard that are these snow storms. Oswego State has had…
Amount of network outages unreasonable
Oswego State, as a community is reliant on the campus’ wireless connection, this is not a surprise. From teachers, to students, to clubs, WiFi binds together our courses, busywork and extracurriculars. Without it, we are essentially down for the count….
Digital devices have no place in classrooms
The cellphone is the best and the worst thing to ever happen to college students. Cellphones allow students to freely call or text home whenever they need to – whether it be for money, being homesick or just to say…
Staff Editorial: Oct. 18, 2019
On Wednesday, touring conservative preacher Jesse Morrell came to the Oswego State campus and started preaching in the Hewitt Quad against homosexuality, transgender individuals and women’s rights in general. When Jade Laplante and Sarah Novak, two women in a same-sex…
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…
