Being gay on television
If you watched the episode of âThe Flashâ last December with Arrow, you were among the four million others to do so. In the episode, two of the characters were talking to the police chief when he said, âMy boyfriend…
Remaining in good shape while in college can be challenging feat
We have all heard of the âFreshman 15â and it is a scary reality to face while attending college for the first time. With so many temptations it is easy to go up for seconds, have soda with meals and…
Journalism can lead to success; stick with what you love
On Monday, Feb. 9 and Tuesday, Feb. 10, #AdviceForYoungJournalists trended on Twitter nationwide after an article by former Reuters finance writer, now employed by Fusion, Felix Salmon published an article bashing college students who are planning for a career in…
Chapel Hill shooting raises doubt
On Feb. 10 Deah Shaddy Barakat, 23, his wife, Yusor Mohammad, 21, and Muhammadâs 19-year-old sister Razan Muhammad Abu-Salha were all fatally shot in the head by Craig Stephen Hicks in their condominium complex in Chapel Hill, N.C. I first…
Chris Kyle captivates nation with story
As his killer goes on trial, Chris Kyleâs story has captivated and polarized Americans on the Iraq War, the heroism of soldiers and the intentions of the film âAmerican Sniper.â I did not think âAmerican Sniperâ was a good movie….
Oswego boy inspires city
Julian Ross, a 9-year-old Oswego boy who has been battling stage IV Neuroblastoma for more than three years, has been receiving support both locally and nationwide during his struggle. Ross, who returned home at the beginning of February, has generated…
Facebook to add new feature
Facebook is a lifeline for most of us who are even the slightest bit in tune with social media. Keeping up with what our friends and family are doing takes up a large portion of our time and we wouldnât…
Little Leaguers wrongfully condemned
When I was a kid, I grew up spending my summers playing Little League. I was on All-Stars every summer dreaming of one thing; I wanted to make the 11-12-year-old All-Stars and go to Williamsport. Carman Little League in Rotterdam,…
Campus not notified of rape
On Friday, Feb. 13 The Oswegonian was notified through a release from Public Affairs that an arrest had been made in regards to a rape case in Hart Hall. No email was ever sent to the student body to notify…
âCuse imposes self-ban on postseason
Syracuse University has self-imposed a ban on postseason play for the 2015 menâs basketball team. The ban comes as a result of player violations not being appropriately handled from the years 2007 to 2012, according to ESPN. Players had been…
