Police body cameras likely less effective than gun control
Eight hundred and two people were shot and killed by police so far this year according to the Washington Post. Seventy-nine of these shootings were recorded on police officers’ body cameras. A study conducted by the LAB @ DC in…
Geneseo professor should be spared
David Sorbello, a sociology professor at a fellow SUNY school, may lose his job over a quiz he gave the class titled, “Female or Shemale: Can You Tell?” While his quiz was distasteful at the very least, Sorbello should not…
Sessions surrenders to president
Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently stated that the Department of Justice intends to challenge affirmative action. The DOJ will be probing an admissions case at Harvard University. When Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from the Russia probe, tensions arose…
Destigmatizing mental illness crucial step to help suffering
October is National Depression Awareness Month, but it is prudent to point out that mere awareness of the problem is not enough. Everyone needs to do their part to educate themselves about depression and other mental health issues so that…
Twitter deserves wrath from women
#WomenBoycottTwitter gained momentum on Twitter when actress Rose McGowan’s account was temporarily locked after she released a number of tweets about Harvey Weinstein’s misconduct toward women, including herself. According to Twitter, this violates the company’s terms of service. Twitter’s terms…
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 women’s right to fair contraceptive coverage
It happened once again; President Donald Trump and his administration decided to take care of women’s 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…
