Don’t be mad, just be mature
I feel secure in saying that I’ve got a strong and varied skill set that includes writing, editing, yelling at people and making bad ’80s action movie references. You know, important stuff. But my greatest strength would probably have to…
Applause for media summit
Now that the 10th annual Lewis B. O’Donnell Media Summit has drawn to a close, Oswego State has plenty to talk about. Whether it is how new media affects the way we gather our news or just about the importance…
Be a good person, be a mensch
When you’re sitting on a concrete bench in a city park on a summer day while munching on a nice juicy turkey sub from Jerry’s Sandwiches, you don’t really expect to see a sleek-looking, uncased iPhone 5 just lying on…
Where are the political advocates in Oz?
It’s hard to recall instances when there have been protests on Oswego State’s campus. My only fuzzy memory is of the small Occupy Oswego protest back in 2011. Besides this teensy blip on the protest radar, protests aren’t heard of…
Don’t point finger, achieve all
Growing up, I used to roll my eyes and sigh whenever I heard someone complaining about the “entitlement generation.” Given recent events, it’s become apparent to me just how right they were: My generation is perhaps one of the most-spoiled…
When you’re running out of reasons to be thankful, be thankful for this
The value of freedom cannot be overstated. It’s the foundation that gives all of us who live in western democracies — people of faith and no faith alike — the ability to live as we choose. It is critical to…
Fight for no censorship in Hong Kong, appreciate U.S.
As American citizens we often take our rights for granted. We live in a country where for the most part, journalists and citizens have the freedom to say mostly anything. In China, however, it’s quite a different story. Over the…
Extreme fire safety rules in the way of student expression
As of last week, Resident Assistants have begun their annual fire safety checks for the semester. Their job is simple: Go into the room, make sure the room is up to code and meets fire safety regulations and codes and…
Sit in on summit for sure
The 10th annual Lewis B. O’Donnell Media Summit is being held on Oct. 16 and media professionals such as Connie Schultz, Al Roker and Charlie Rose will be around to talk to students throughout the day. This event is a…
Cook at college or else you will fry
Do you ever watch the Food Network on TV or see something on Pinterest and think how you would really like to make and eat something you saw, but then you remember you can’t because you’re a busy college kid?…
