Settling into the new role and season: Editor-in-Chief Column
I cannot believe we are already a third of the way through the fall semester. It feels like time is flying by. As the semester has progressed, I have gotten into a good routine, managing the responsibilities given to me…
Alien sighting fake, done for attention
Alien remains dug up and presented to the Mexican Supreme Court have made big news. When I first heard this, I was so excited and looked up right away. However, once I saw the pictures and the video, I could…
My uncomfortable encounter with street preachers
Street preaching, particularly by fervent Christians, can be an uncomfortable experience for many pedestrians. This is not an attack on religious beliefs or freedom of expression, but rather an exploration of how such encounters can affect individuals who are simply…
Cooper needs more vegetarian options
Will somebody please think of the vegetarians? In non-Western cuisines, meatless diets are not only conventional but often expected and even considered holier. In America, however, vegetarians have to deal with awkward carefulness and annoying conversations. As a reparation for…
Editor-in-Chief’s Column: What grinds my gears: logos and locations
Why is the logo at center ice in the Deborah F. Stanley Arena facing the way it is? It makes absolutely no sense. Every logo in professional sports faces the broadcasting booths in order for the logo to be spotlit…
Examining Affirmative Action decision
For decades, the struggle of minority inclusion in schools has been a hot topic of conversation. There has been a huge back-and-forth between the question of selecting candidates based on race, raising minority percentages in schools, preparing students to work…
AI-Driven EdTech: cause for concernÂ
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational technology (EdTech) has brought unparalleled convenience and efficiency to classrooms worldwide. However, as we embrace these advancements, it is crucial to recognize the significant challenges they pose to the autonomy and professional…
Changes in dining hall hours spark controversy
In mid-August at the brink of the fall 2023 semester, Executive Director of Auxiliary Services Stephen McAfee announced SUNY Oswego’s new dining center hours. Despite half of the Auxiliary Services Board of Directors being composed of numerous students, including myself,…
Reflecting on summer adventures
The transition of power is never easy; the training wheels come off as quickly as they come on, but there is nothing more rewarding than being able to figure things out. It also helps when you have a great group…
SUNY Oswego needs new mascot
You painstakingly applied to colleges and universities all over New York and ruled them out one by one. One school had too many people; it was just too big for your liking. Another did not have the program you wanted…
