From ceiling to super committee to sequester
It has become a fact of life in Washington, D.C. that Congress will be in a constant state of self-induced panic. When you have one political party that is so opposed to the very existence of the current President, it…
Time key to keeping reefer off drug tests: Real Talk with Shelly & Ted
Shelly Sloan is the health promotion coordinator and Ted Winkworth is the alcohol and other drug program coordinator. You can find them at The Lifestyles Center in Walker Health Center. Shelly received her master’s degree in community health education and…
SACRIFICE NOW, EARN LATER
The Editor-in-Chief of Atlantic Magazine recently had to issue an apology after offending a freelance writer by asking him to repurpose his content to be published on their website for free. The apology came after the writer, Nate Thayer, published…
NL pitchers should stick to pitching
As Spring Training gets underway, it’s time to open up a debate on one of the MLB’s most nonsensical and antiquated policies: pitchers batting in the National League. It was bad enough when American League teams had to either bench…
Letters to the Editor #1 3/8/13
As a Spanish professor in the Department of Modern Languages, I would like to provide an alternative perspective to the one expressed in a recent opinion column in The Oswegonian that recommends student save money by not taking unnecessary general…
3D Printing Coming to OSU
Several weeks ago, I stopped by the Penfield Library technology display table and learned about the various technologies offered by Penfield for student usage, such as iPods, e-readers, etc., and discovered we would soon have communal access to one of…
Sony announces Playstation Four
Sony said that they were content to let Microsoft make the first move, but instead they jumped into the pool first and caused quite a splash. Weeks ago Sony announced to the world that it would be holding an event…
VENTURE FORTH, DISCOVER
While the dining halls on campus can provide all-you-can-eat meals in easy to access locations, Oswego State students living in residence halls should also consider venturing off-campus for a meal in the city of Oswego from time to time. Though…
Battle of tech vs. touch hits books
Lately, I’ve been toying with the idea of getting an e-reader. They’re not too expensive, they’re pretty cool looking and they make reading a lot more convenient, but I’m conflicted because I love books. I don’t just love reading, I…
Venezuela favorite to win World Baseball Classic in 2013
The World Baseball Classic is a tournament that is far from perfect. It occurs too soon in the season, before pitchers have stretched out their arms or batters have adjusted to live pitching. It conflicts with Spring Training and forces…
