The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Opinion

Opinion

Obama, Romney battle heating up

Now that the conventions are over and the nominations are accepted, we can make a comparison of the two candidates. No two contenders could be any more different than Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama. I would like to highlight…

Opinion

Studying abroad with nothing to do but learn, leads to unforgettable trip

When I left New York on the first day of February, it was unseasonably warm. With the thermometer pushing 60 degrees, I sneaked in one more day of wearing shorts before winter would hit once again, as I boarded an…

Opinion

Look out for ‘bath salts’

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…

In the Office

‘Freedom’ more than just going out, getting drunk

In last week’s issue, an article in the Opinion section focused on the writer’s feelings towards serious relationships in college, and I couldn’t help but take exception to the article. As I begin my senior year here at Oswego State,…

In the Office

Adulthood all about responsibility

Since I was 15-years-old and up until recently, I had been convinced that I had reached maturity and should in turn be treated like an adult. Long before I even turned 18, I had it stuck in my mind that…

Staff Editorial

Staff Editorial

Tuesday was the 11th anniversary of one of the worst days in U.S. history. Between the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Pennsylvania field plane crashes, thousands of lives were lost and we as Americans would never be the same. Those…

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“A Fist Full of Awesome!”

Jon Stewart on Clint Eastwood’s Republican National convention: “A fist full of awesome!” We then see Eastwood, performing a monologue with an empty chair: “I’m not gonna shut up. It’s my turn.” What Stewart is going to elucidate is the…

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Giants Flying Under the Radar

It is not often that the defending Super Bowl champion flies under the radar. The New York Giants have done exactly that this offseason. Instead, the team that stole the headlines this offseason was the team they share a stadium…

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Peyton Manning Back To Hall Of Fame Form

After a year away from the game, Peyton Manning did not miss a beat against the Steelers. On Sunday Night Football, in front of 76,823 people at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Peyton Manning showed the world that he…

Opinion

Romney could be wolf in sheep’s clothing

With both the RNC and the DNC behind us, the primary season is finally and definitively over. Obama’s nomination was all but assured, but Romney’s was a tough fight. Going into the many debates and primaries, Romney was widely seen…