The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Opinion

Schools should be protecting their students

Gun violence is a serious problem plaguing our schools. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES), there have been a total of 327 documented school shootings at public and private elementary and secondary schools for the 2021-2022 school…

Opinion

Parasocial relationships are getting out of hand

Back in April when it became public, Taylor Swift called it quits with her longtime boyfriend Joe Alwyn, and fans were distraught. Many posted about how they could not believe that their relationship was over. But some fans decided to…

Oswegonian staff debate opposite sides of ‘rizz’

Mackenzie Shields: The internet can be a horrific place where the human conscience falls away, released by the comfort of anonymity. With almost no concrete ramifications for anything said on the internet, some individuals find themselves unashamed to reveal their…

Opinion

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 concern 

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…