SUNY-wide smoking ban will improve environment
Smoking has always been a controversial issue when it comes to restricting it from the people that choose to take part in it. So when the SUNY Board of Trustees announced that all State University of New York campuses will…
Obama’s priorities flawed
Across the globe, protests against the U.S. are on the rise. The Middle East is on fire. Iran is close to having nuclear weapons and Israel is ready to strike. What is President Obama doing? Not enough. On the anniversary…
Replacement referees’ bad calls are ruining games, possibly seasons
The NFL is facing another lockout by the NFL Referee Association. This type of lockout is less publicized because it isn’t obvious who is being locked out. We frequently complain about NFL referees for terrible missed calls that actually happen…
MLB playoff races nearing finish line
This year’s MLB regular season is turning out to be an interesting one. Who would have thought that the Baltimore Orioles would be within a game of the New York Yankees for the division title with only 15 games left?…
Real Talk with Shelly and Ted: What to do if you are sexually assaulted
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 Mary Walker Health Center. Shelly received her Master’s Degree in Community Health Education…
Do not expect any ‘Tebow Time’ this year
All the buzz during the NFL offseason brewed from the New York Jets’ training camp, as if there was truly a quarterback competition between the disappointing Mark Sanchez and professional bounce-passer Tim Tebow. Jets head coach Rex Ryan preached repeatedly…
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…
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…
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…
‘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,…
