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Opinion

Harper Lee to release sequel to classic narrative ā€˜To Kill a Mockingbird’

Whether you are in middle school, high school or college, Harper Lee’s novel ā€œTo Kill a Mockingbirdā€ (1960) is a timeless classic. Utilizing the unique perspective of a young girl not only added to the story, but brought it together…

Opinion

Bruce Jenner’s life adjustment

As a nation, we have started on a continuum to becoming more accepting of different lifestyles. Differing sexual orientations and those who are struggling with their identity have been most prominent in mainstream media. Though acceptance is at a high…

In the Office Opinion

Valentine’s Day can be oversaturated

I normally hate any op-ed that starts with ā€œIt’s that time of year again….ā€ And yet I was at a loss as to how to start talking about this week leading up to Valentine’s Day. Yes, the most corporately overblown…

Opinion Staff Editorial

Cuomo modestly ups budget

SUNY is one of the largest public education systems in the country, but if Gov. Andrew Cuomo checked the DegreeWorks for his own program he’d see that its outlook was bleak. The 1.7 percent increase Cuomo has proposed in his…

National Issues Opinion

How to follow through with New Year’s resolutions

We all hear the phrase ā€œnew year, new meā€ a few days in January every year. That being said, it is very hard to keep our New Year’s resolutions. There are many factors that prevent people from achieving these goals,…

National Issues Opinion

Gas prices diminish, more money available

Starting off 2015, we recognize the immediate drop in price of gasoline compared to 2014. Our national average is expected to drop by 23 percent in 2015. Being beneficial to students and our nation’s citizens, with prices being so low,…

National Issues Opinion

Free community college viable option

As college students, the word ā€œfreeā€ has a special place in all our hearts. We scour the campus for free T-shirts and are always on the look out for scholarships that could help save a few dollars, or even a…

Opinion

The Oswegonian turns 80, media tradition continues

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the birth of The Oswegonian. Since 1935, Oswego State’s independent newspaper has provided coverage of the campus and surrounding community. This semester, we want to recognize the past 80 years of journalism produced…

Opinion

Virtual reality may or may not be future for film industry

With technology rapidly advancing and enhancing each year, it keeps the public on its toes about what our future may look like. One of the most talked about new innovations in the tech world is virtual reality. Virtual reality has…

Opinion

Vanderbilt case brings solace to victims

The verdicts have finally arrived as former Vanderbilt football players have been found guilty of rape and aggravated sexual battery.Ā  Cory Batey and Brandon Vandenburg have plead not guilty to raping a fellow student and are currently awaiting their sentencing…