The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Opinion

Opinion

Mass shootings now frightening routine

Another mass shooting took place in America last week. This violent, hateful, brutal slaughter was committed in a community college in Oregon. The story unfolded throughout the day on Thursday, Oct. 1 and we learned pieces of the tragedy that…

Opinion

ā€˜Peeple’ app provides new rating outlet

How would you like the power to judge someone? Everyone already has it and they use it on a daily basis. You judge how people walk, talk, eat fruit and more. Now imagine having that power to judge displayed for…

Opinion

Facebook dislike option in works

Questionably the most popular social networking site to ever exist, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg announced that Facebook will be adding a dislike button to its mix.Ā  Its initial purpose will provide a way for users to express their sympathies and…

Opinion

Kim Davis strikes again

Kim Davis just won’t go away. Now she is dragging the Pope along with her. Davis, the well known antagonist in the campaign of anti-marriage licenses for same-sex couples in Kentucky, has now infiltrated Pope Francis’ kindness as part of…

Opinion

ā€˜Let Girls Learn’ initiative soars

This year, first lady Michelle Obama has set out on a mission to get education to young girls around the world. Her ā€œLet Girls Learnā€ initiative is starting to reach millions around the world. She has begun talks and social…

In the Office Opinion

Pet policy proves difficult for animal lovers

I’ve lived my entire life with animals, as I’m sure plenty of people on campus have. I’ve had dogs, cats, hamsters and sugar gliders all throughout my life. I had grown up with an animal’s unconditional love until I left…

Opinion Staff Editorial

Counseling needs on rise

Since 1990, the first week in October has been designated Mental Health Awareness Week by the United States Congress. In the wake of the Oct. 1 mass shooting on the campus of Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, the discussion…

Opinion

Hugh Jackman claws at lasting legacy

This past week, Tom Hardy was trending on Facebook because Hugh Jackman said that Hardy would make for a ā€œgreat Wolverine,ā€ according to the Wrap. Jackman told the Wrap he doesn’t want to go out quietly. ā€œI’m always like, ā€˜I…

Opinion

Donald Trump speaks mind, offends

There are a few certainties that you can count on in 2015: living, dying, taxes and Donald Trump spouting ludicrous statements from his unrestrained lips.ā€œThe Donā€ should really step up with the times and change his name to ā€œThe Mouth.ā€…

Opinion

Muppets make big waves

After the airing of ā€œThe Muppetsā€ premiere on ABC on Sept. 22, the organization known as One Million Moms began protests of the show on social media. The group claimed that ā€œthe new show is aimed at a mature, modern…