The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Opinion

Black children need to be taught to love their hair 

A common phrase to hear in the black community is “your hair is your crown.” I heard it as a child and the phrase is still used today. This sentiment can now be seen in children’s books such as “Your…

Getting Goodbye Pies make breakups better

On Feb. 6 Pizza Hut announced their new “Goodbye Pies,” which according to their website was “spicy news, delivered sweetly.” All these Goodbye Pies were their new Hot Honey pizzas and they came with a personalized, simple message on a…

Streaming services: policy changes makes life complicated

Popular streaming services, Disney+ and Hulu, joined the bandwagon of prohibiting password-sharing as early as March 14 after Netflix successfully executed the policy. In December 2023, Netflix introduced the idea of prohibiting password sharing, excluding family and friends from using…

Editor-in-Chief’s Column: My favorite season: baseball season

Baseball season is finally making its way back! After the Super Bowl ended, I quickly turned my sights to the upcoming baseball season and I am really excited. Football season can be super stressful because every game has a lot…

Convicted criminals do not need documentaries

Selena Quintanilla, American singer and icon, was born on April 26, 1971 and killed on March 31, 1995. 28 years later, Quintanilla’s killer, Yolanda SaldĂ­var, is coming out with a documentary telling her side of the story. This is another…

Opinion

The Professional Women’s Hockey League  must expand 

With the inaugural season of the Professional Women’s Hockey League underway, the league’s future is clear: the PWHL should introduce multiple expansion teams in the following season. The PWHL has exceeded expectations, not only in its style of play, which…

Opinion

Tipping culture: restaurant servers should receive tips 

Tipping culture has become a heated debate regarding whether or not tipping is necessary. As someone who recently worked in food service, I argue that tipping, while not necessary, should be highly encouraged and beneficial depending on the particular service….

Opinion

Editor-in-Chief’s Column: Video games: relaxing and nostalgic

The lessened class load I have been able to take on has given me more of a chance to relax outside of working hours. I have not had this much free time since the fall 2020 semester, when all classes…

Celebrating Black historical figures

It is officially Black History Month, a month dedicated to celebrating and focusing on the contributions that African Americans have made to the United States. Although it is meant to celebrate different African American figures, there are some who are…

SUNYAC experiencing changes, potentially ending

With Geneseo and Brockport leaving the SUNYAC in the 2024-25 season for the Empire 8,  with their hockey programs headed to the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC), it has left some wondering if any other schools will be joining them…