Halloween costumes meant to be lighthearted, not offensive
The Halloween season seems to grow longer each year. Thanks to the mass commercialization of the holiday, decorations and costumes begin showing up in department stores as soon as October arrives. This year, as costumes begin being purchased or created,…
Trump tramples womenâs right to fair contraceptive coverage
It happened once again; President Donald Trump and his administration decided to take care of womenâs ovaries. On Oct. 6, the departments of Justice and Health and Human Services co-signed an executive order to make it easier for employers to…
Controversial speakers add to ideological diversity
When a university allows speakers to visit campus, it is to be expected that people with different beliefs and opinions will want the opportunity to speak. Students should encourage and welcome speakers with whom they disagree. It should not be…
US must lead world to disarmament
North Korean state media declared on Sept. 2, they were able to successfully detonate a hydrogen bomb capable of being placed on an intercontinental ballistic missile. Following decades of failed economic sanctions and diplomatic attempts, paired with an obvious aversion…
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…
Trumpâs speech lacks meaning
On his way to becoming president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump once made a vow to âprotect our LGBTQ citizens from the violence and oppression of the hateful, foreign ideology.â Trumpâs vow came in July, a full month after…
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 âwhining of men regarding needless side effects.â Any…
âThe Birth of a Nationâ sparks debate
It was on a cold January day in Park City, Utah, that âThe Birth of a Nationâ receive a standing ovation at Sundance Film Festival before the first frame could even appear on screen. By the end of the 10-day…
Covergirl redefines gender stigma after announcement of Coverboy
Growing up, when many of us heard âEasy, breezy, beautiful Covergirlâ we all knew that the âitâ girls were about to grace our television screen. As we have all grown up, the term Covergirl is always associated with beauty, femininity…
Open debate suffers greatly as students protest opinions
American colleges and universities are supposed to be places where students can freely express their opinions without being scrutinized. Instead, a potent mixture of social justice warriors and political correctness has plagued campuses across the country, forcing many ideologies out…
