The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Opinion

Opinion

Gouls, ghosts have decision to make

Halloween falls on a Wednesday this year. Smack dab in the middle of the week. When I was a child, this posed no problems. I could go out around town and collect candy on any day of the week. If…

Opinion

Romney’s calm demeanor good sign

President Barack Obama and former Gov. Mitt Romney faced off in the final presidential debate on Monday. Romney had clearly won the first debate and experienced a bump in his ratings across the board. Obama had performance issues; he wasn’t…

Opinion

‘Bayonets’ win debate

Former Gov. Mitt Romney knew coming into this debate that foreign policy is not a strong spot for his campaign. He is running on a platform of being the better candidate for the economy, therefore whenever he gets away from…

Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor 10/26/12

Dear Editor,   This past weekend the Oswego State Men’s ACHA Division One hockey team hosted their first annual “Pink the Rink” weekend as a benefit for the Upstate Cancer Center in Syracuse.  The team welcomed SUNY Cortland to the…

In the Office

Oswego freshmen await first Halloween away from home

This year is going to be my first college Halloween. I am already hearing about where all the parties are, what everyone is going to be doing and of course all of the stress regarding what everyone is going to…

In the Office

Campus smoking ban misses point

Smoking elicits mixed feelings from people. Some hate smoking because lung cancer claimed a loved one, they hate the smell or they think that it’s a disgusting habit. Others enjoy smoking because it allows them to escape from the world…

Staff Editorial

BE SAFE WHILE HAVING FUN

Halloween is an enjoyable time, filled with all the goodness expected from a holiday: candy, costumes, pranks and, of course, an excuse to celebrate. But with this joyous day approaching, students should be wary of the dangers this night filled…

Opinion Web Exclusive

Presidential Race Still Close Following Second Debate

The candidates pulled out all the stops during the debate this Tuesday. There was a lot of tension and at times it seemed that a punch might be thrown. It seem that each candidate learned from the last debate that…

Opinion Web Exclusive

iPhone Opinion *WEB EXCLUSIVE*

As I write this now, I am pacing around my house with an autumn orange delivery slip clenched tightly in my hand, waiting for the moment that one of my friends returns so I can get a ride to the…

Opinion

Biden, Ryan trade punches in debate

If the most powerful man in the country is the president, what does that make the vice-president? It could be argued that he is the second most powerful man. This makes sense when you take into account if the president…