Free community college viable option
As college students, the word “free” 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…
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…
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…
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. Cory Batey and Brandon Vandenburg have plead not guilty to raping a fellow student and are currently awaiting their sentencing…
Super Bowl ads lack humor, pizzazz
This year, the Super Bowl ads weren’t quite what we expected. We had a mix of giggles, goose bumps and possibly even some tears. Though there were decent commercials, there was a big upset with the lack of comedic-relief commercials….
Silver resigns from seat
New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is stepping down after being arrested on multiple corruption charges. Silver is being charged with “two counts of honest service fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit honest service fraud, one count of…
Campus officially smoke free
As of January 2015, Oswego State is a tobacco-free campus. When I first heard about the impending switch last semester, I was against telling adults they are not allowed to have a cigarette without fear of getting reprimanded and punished….
New position brings excitement, drive
Becoming the opinion editor for The Oswegonian is something I have been looking forward to for some time now. The position became available for the fall semester in 2014, as the opinion editor at the time, Alain Pierre-Lys, was to…
Tobacco-free policy disputed
Oswego State’s campus is now tobacco free, but the so-called policy is too weak to make any real change happen in the near future. The policy relies on students to police their peers as they go about their day. If…
Cancelation of ‘The Interview’ wrong call
This year was one of outcries, backlash and outright revolutions in the making, both through social media (#YesAllWomen) and on the real-life streets (Ferguson). People are speaking out, taking stands, and as long as injustice, still triumphs, campaigns and protests…
