Veteran’s Day not only time to thank troops
Veteran’s Day was originally created as a celebration of the end of World War I, and a remembrance of all those who risked their life to fight in the hellish conflict. The holiday developed from there, and has increased in…
Reasonable conservatism
I have found myself wondering why some people often vote against their best interest. This piqued my interest recently when someone on Facebook was explaining why he voted for Mitt Romney, despite the fact that a Romney presidency would have…
Thanksgiving: greatest holiday known to mankind
Perfection is an elusive noun. Rarely can something or someone be described as perfect, as much as I would love to apply the word to myself. However, on one specific Thursday in November, perfection can be found somewhere in between…
NASCAR championship tests talent
The 2012 NASCAR season has been filled with high intensity racing, heated tempers, emotional victories and yes, many left turns. But on Nov. 18 the season will come to an end and a champion will be crowned. Brad Keselowski leads…
Stand up for free speech
Coming to Oswego State as an exchange student from Australia, Alex Myers was likely hoping to see the American system of journalism firsthand. Unfortunately, thanks to an egregious overreaction from President Deborah Stanley and the Oswego State administration, Myers instead…
Zen Meditation *Web Exclusive*
Oswego State students and community members can reduce anxiety and enter into a period of deep relaxation through Zen meditation. Oswego State’s Counseling Services and Lifestyles Center has partnered up with Zen meditation instructor Sam Gordon of the Zen Center…
Thanksgiving Day Checklist *Web Exclusive*
When we have classes off for Thanksgiving break, there is a checklist that would be interesting to follow. Item one on that list: talk with the family. It seems pretty obvious, but your grandparents might want to hear about your…
Hurricanes *Web Exclusive*
It’s a tale of two storms, Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Sandy. The two storms are similar in devastation; however, in terms of media coverage, response and government assistance they are anything but. In 2005 Hurricane Katrina hit the gulf coast….
Bure, Oates, Sundin, Sakic Immortalized with HOF Induction *Web Exclusive*
The hockey community shifted focus away from collective bargaining talks this week and honored four of the greatest players in the history of hockey. Pavel Bure, Adam Oates, Joe Sakic and Mats Sundin were enshrined in the Hockey Hall of…
Hurricane Sandy *WEB EXCLUSIVE*
“Appliances and furniture can all be replaced, but my grandparents wedding photos can not,” said Meghan Attanasio, a student from SUNY Oswego. Hurricane Sandy resulted in over 113 fatalities, according to the Los Angeles Times, and over 8 million power…
