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Find middle ground in gun law debate

Gun violence is a problem. This is a starting point. Yes, there are other problems in the world, but this does not change the fact that gun violence is a problem. America has more gun deaths per year than any…

Opinion

Student Association supports students

Tuesday, Feb. 12, of this year was a great day for students of Oswego State. The Student Association (SA) voted on and passed a resolution, which shows its support for the Oswego Art Initiative Project. The initiative would create a…

Letters to the Editor Opinion

Letters to the Editor #2 3/8/13

The Oswego State Men’s ACHA D1 hockey team recently completed its season, advancing to the semi-final game at the NECHL tournament and finishing fourth in the league, out of 10 teams. The league’s annual meeting was held during the Championship…

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NASCAR season preview

The 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup season saw prominent veterans lose their tempers, while a new young-gun took home the Sprint Cup championship. Penske Racing driver, Brad Keselowski surprised many by beating the five-time champion, Jimmie Johnson, and winning the championship…

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Listen, learn some laundry room lessons

I’m going to be living in The Village next year. Aside from having my own room, a kitchen to cook my own meals and a bathroom I don’t have to share with people who have no concept of personal hygiene,…

Opinion Web Exclusive

No need to stop storming court

When Oswego State defeated SUNY Plattsburgh on Saturday for the SUNYAC ice hockey championship, I imagined doing one thing as soon as the clock hit zero: storming the ice. I wouldn’t have, however, because of the amount of people and…

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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…

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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…

Opinion Staff Editorial

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…

In the Office Opinion

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…