The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Opinion

In the Office Opinion

Stressful days make happy weeks

As every year of my life passes before me, I see things change. Whether personal, social or larger-scaled, everything seems like it is in a constant process of formation and reformation. People change, politics change and society itself changes. New…

Archives Opinion

Cold hard cash beats internships

Believe it or not, summer will be here again soon enough. Summer is a time to do many different things, but many of us spend a fair amount of time at a job or an unpaid internship. It is a…

Archives Opinion

Pay attention to local weather

From a person who majors in meteorology and who has been here for the last two winters, you can trust me when I say that it’s highly recommended that any Oswego State student should pay attention to the weather forecasts…

Archives Opinion

Jeter’s retirement celebration marks the end of an era

To some this week may feel like another ordinary week, to others this week shall mark the end of an era. Indeed the time has come; this week shall be the last week we ever watch Derek Sanderson Jeter play…

Opinion

Allow new artists with creative vision

If there’s one thing you should know about yours truly, it is that I am a huge music fan. And I don’t mean I just listen to music and like it. No. I’m a student of music. I listen, obsess…

Opinion

Organic foods make a healthy body for college students

For the past couple years we have been reminded, as Americans, how “unhealthy and overweight” we are. Recently, it seems that the scale has actually scared Americans into healthier eating habits. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, adults have…

Campus News Opinion

Anxiety can be controlled by students

To someone with anxiety, the smallest things can conquer thoughts and lead to panic. Anxiety and other mental disorders are regarded as a taboo topic, but millions of people suffer from anxiety. Sometimes when I tell people about my anxiety,…

Opinion

iPhones waste of money

On Sept. 19 the iPhone 6 will be released, causing fans to wonder “Is the iPhone 6 really worth it?” With a more innovative design featuring a more sleek and rounder shape and a more upgraded glass screen to withstand…

Opinion

New Wal-Mart wardrobe

At this point in your life, you probably have been hired to perform a job. It can be anything from mowing a neighbor’s lawn to a desk job. Regardless of what you did, there is an implied dress code. When…

Opinion

Players ditch past stigmas

At this very moment, the state of video game coverage and discourse on the Internet is on fire in the midst of a massive, screenplay-worthy series of multi-layered and interconnected scandals, controversies and kerfuffle that started with a guy’s blog…