Mental health real issue in recent shootings
While I understand why some would think that recent shootings could make the Second Amendment outdated, we should think about this for a second. After doing some research on the topic, I noticed that there is a pattern regarding the…
Tired of sexy texts? Title IX can help: Real Talk with Shelly and 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 masterâs degree in community health education and…
Soccer’s allure lost on Americans
It is called âThe Beautiful Gameâ but that could not be further from the truth, as the world of soccer was hit with a match fixing scandal, giving Americans yet another reasons for Americans to insult the sport. There were…
Brazil, Spain favorites for 2014 World Cup
Brazil, a celestial, yet recently shaky soccer team and host of the FIFA World Cup in 2014 has automatically qualified, however; other fearful countries such as, Spain, Italy, France Germany, the Netherlands and Argentina are slowly proving themselves to be…
Second Amendment outdated, NRA wrong
âThe right to bear arms.â Five words that people like Wayne LaPierre, CEO of the NRA, live their entire life by. LaPierre and his colleagues believe that this statement has so much to do with the liberty and protection that…
Protein should be consumed through foods, not shakes: 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 masterâs degree in community health education and…
As final semester begins, real world becomes more ârealâ
For the last time, I will write my first story. For the last three-plus years, I have looked out my window and decided what I thought the Oswego community deserved to hear about. The window has changed and so have…
Risk worth it for X Gamers
Competitive sports are built on two concepts: competition and danger. The higher the intensity level for either, the more enticing the sport becomes. The more competitive a sport becomes, the more athletes are required to train and devote themselves to…
Letter to the Editor 2/8/13
At the age of 70 and retired, I still look forward to hearing about what is happening in Oswego. Why is that? I think about that often. My only answer is that something special happened there. I am sure it could…
Super Bowl XLVII shined bright, even without lights
Arguably the biggest stage in the world on Feb. 3 was the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, where the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers played each other for the 2012 NFL title. The game itself was another instant classic, as the…
