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Campus News Opinion

Campus computers disposal can improve

I’ve been at Oswego State long enough to become attuned to small changes on campus. One of these is the periodic upgrading of campus computers. This made me wonder: what is done with the computers that are replaced? I spoke…

Campus News Opinion

Freshman makes adjustments as October come to close

Well here we are, another month gone by here at Oswego State. If I thought that the first month of my freshmen year of college was an experience, my second month was a whole different thing. The second month of…

Opinion

Surprising off-season wraps up as NBA season begins

It was in the summer of 2010 that LeBron James took his talents to South Beach, and in three seasons with the Miami Heat, King James has essentially made his very own kingdom down there. Alongside him are his aces…

Campus News Opinion

Turn down heat

It’s that time of year. The leaves are changing, snow is coming soon and nobody knows how to work a damn thermostat. For some reason, everyone decides that it is appropriate to turn up the heat as high as possible…

Opinion

Myriad of lingos on campus

With the ever-growing communications market, the world as we see it is getting smaller. We can connect with thousands of other places anywhere in the world in just a few seconds’ time. With this big worldly conversation going on, it…

Opinion Staff Editorial

Celebrate holiday safely

This will be our last issue before Halloween on Thursday, even though it does still seem far away at the moment. Surely you have already had thoughts on what costume to wear and what parties to attend. We, unfortunately, won’t…

Letters to the Editor Opinion

Letter to the Editor

As many Oswego students may know, Benjamin Cornwell, our son, brother, friend, and former Oswego State freshman, died in a motorcycle accident this past September.  Ben’s family wishes to thank everyone for their help and support during this difficult time…

In the Office Opinion

Remember manners, respect classes

Professors have the right to be as formal or informal as they would like in the classes they teach. They can demand absolute authority in their classroom, they can be their students’ best friend in and out of class, or…

Campus News National Issues Opinion

Social media then, now

The parameters for what is acceptable and unacceptable for Facebook usage have drastically changed since the creation of Facebook. In Facebook’s early development, it was used as a tool for fun. Users kept in touch with their friends and family….

National Issues Opinion

Magazine covers up actress, raises body image questions

ELLE Magazine recently published a magazine cover displaying an image of actress Melissa McCarthy. It has caused a great amount of controversy since its publication. McCarthy is displayed in a large, bulky coat that covers her up almost completely, showing…