Carson talks gun control
I believe in the right to bear arms. I also believe in the sanctity of life. When someone overemphasizes the tragedy of not being able to own a gun over that of a shooting victim, then the world has gone…
Active shooter drill too surreal
Recently, President Barack Obama addressed the country after a shooting at Umpqua Community College, stating that mass shootings have become routine in our country. The following week, shootings happened at two other schools and just this past week, a shooting…
Falling in love with October easy to do
October is the best month of the year. For some of us sweaty people, October is a relief. After having to worry from May to September about if we may have to change our T-shirts when we step outside, the…
Protester provides discussion
No matter their sexual orientation or religious beliefs, or lack there of, members of the Oswego State campus should be happy about the visit from traveling-preacher Jim Deferio to the college on Monday. It’s hard to deny that Deferio’s message…
Urban Outfitters asks staff to volunteer
With the holiday season nearing, consumers bustle about frantically, stores advertise feverishly and employees get busy. Stores find themselves understaffed and behind schedule during this time of year. To keep business running smoothly, Urban Outfitters has asked employees to volunteer…
Mac & cheese causes tantrum, expulsion
The hanger (hunger + anger) is real. A video began circulating online about University of Connecticut student Luke Gatti, who was denied service in a dining hall after arriving with an open container of alcohol in his hand. But Gatti…
Water found on Mars, now humans?
The concept of human colonization on other planets goes way back, but NASA has made it clear that it plans to do just that at some point in the future. Last month’s groundbreaking announcement of seeping liquid saltwater on the…
Breast cancer bewareness
Ladies, get out your pink apparel, it’s breast cancer awareness month. Let us “celebrate” with pink cupcakes, pink tutus, pink hair dye and the pink bracelets that remind us to “save the ta-ta’s!” Over the past couple of years, America…
Playboy squashes tradition
Playboy, the men’s entertainment and lifestyle magazine founded by Hugh Hefner in 1953, pioneered the concept of a “men’s magazine” with provocative, nude images of beautiful women. It’s been a staple in pop culture and men’s lifestyle publications for over…
Off-campus housing: Deadlines required
Being a junior at Oswego State, the fall semester is the time to go searching for an off-campus house. Many students that are juniors already went through this process their sophomore year. Many also decide to stay on campus for…
