The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Opinion

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American spirit crushed, ideals disrespected

The America I knew and loved is dead. The spirit this once great nation was built on has been crushed and spit on by those who think they have the authority to tell us what is right. The faith I…

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ā€˜Silver Linings’ deserves sweep at Oscars

As the fated night approaches, we all collectively hold our breath until the seal is broken on those fancy academy envelopes. Before they are opened, however, a moment must be taken for the snubs. It has become a tradition for…

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Lack of inside presence will doom Knicks

The New York Knicks have had a really good season, both generally speaking and in conjunction with the incredibly low standards they have created for themselves over the course of the past four decades, since their last championship. But I…

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The SUNYACs are here, it’s time to cheer

The ice hockey SUNYAC championship has finally started and the Lakers have their opponent for their semifinal matchup. Fresh off their win against the SUNY Fredonia Blue Devils the Buffalo State Bengals will face the Lakers at the Campus Center…

Opinion Staff Editorial

Oswego Soft This Winter

Here at Oswego State, we pride ourselves on our toughness in the face of harsh weather. We have all likely faced the same response from friends and relatives when discussing our college choice: ā€œOh, Oswego—you must really love the snow,…

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What really goes on ā€˜in the office?’

For as long as I have been reading The Oswegonian, there has been the ā€œIn the Officeā€ portion of the opinion section. These articles are reserved for staff members, allowing them to express their opinion or tell any story they…

Opinion

IOC drops wrestling, but sport continues to fight

It is a sad time for the international sporting world. The International Olympic Committee has voted to remove wrestling from its list of 25 core sports and allow the modern pentathlon to remain as one of these core events, leaving…

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ā€˜Fracking’ not worth it

Hydraulic fracturing, or hydrofracking, is currently a topic of heated debate. From my experience, it seems to be a surprisingly misunderstood issue. Hydrofracking is the process of drilling for natural gas and involves drilling companies tapping into natural gas that…

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Valentine’s Day almost as awesome as Thanksgiving

Although Valentine’s Day was a day ago, as I write this, Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and I’m excited. No, I do not have a girlfriend, but I do love candy. In my opinion, it is impossible to dislike a holiday…

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ā€˜Cult of Constitution’ radicalizes strict constitutionalism

With the coming political debates of this year on topics ranging from gun control to gay rights, there will be voices on both sides of the debating that will claim that their position is the more constitutional. We hear this…