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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…

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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…

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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…

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Start your future off right, learn how to manage your funds correctly

With the job market in its current state, it is vital that you are as prepared as possible for your future by the time that you graduate. By following these tips, you can be financially prepared for life when Oswego…

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If you want to have fun in college, embrace freedom, not relationships

As I begin my senior year at Oswego State, I feel a bit of nostalgia as I recollect the past three years I have spent here. Two of those years were spent in a relationship, one of which was long…

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Youth football on decline

Football is often referred to as the American sport. Families gather on Saturday and Sunday afternoons to watch their favorite college and professional teams compete. It is easily considered the best sport to watch on television, evident by the fact…

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Romney’s humor and Ryan’s youthfulness shine at RNC

The Republican National Convention, which was scheduled to be Aug. 27 to Aug. 30, 2012, was delayed a day due to the threat of hurricane Isaac. According to Romney strategist, Russ Schriefer, the first day was to be dedicated to…