Rape doesn’t have to be politically correct, just correct
Unlike some words in the English language, sexual assault and rape are not interchangeable; they do not mean the same thing; they do not have the same definition. Sexual assault by definition is illegal sexual contact that usually involves force…
Protestors might ultimately go unnoticed
For three weeks now, a group called Occupy Wall Street has been protesting economic practices and looking to instill change, and the only thought that comes to my mind is: why? The crowd of protestors, consisting of hundreds of people,…
Loss of an innovator
Innovation is a word that gets bandied about a lot these days; Steve Jobs defined that word. Looking over Jobs’ life work, which includes the personal computer, the iPod and the iPad, it’s hard not to marvel at the way…
Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be great
When I was just a little boy growing up in the small suburban area of Greece, N.Y., my parents told me when I grew up I would be destined for great things. They told me that I could accomplish anything…
Homosexual, transgender people still viewed with ignorance
Ignorance is infuriating. The idea of people acting in judgment without knowing the basic facts about an issue, idea or culture is a problem with which humans have always been dealing. Two recent examples of ignorance remind me of my…
Social networks change, avoid obsoletion
Now more than ever, social networking is a huge part of our lives. Along with the obvious shower, teeth brushing, eating breakfast and everything else a person usually does when they wake up, these websites-Facebook, Twitter, etc.-are also one of…
Enjoy fleeting, beautiful Oswego fall
One week of fall has all ready passed us by. It felt short, but then again, it always does. Fall has always been my favorite season, whether it is the mild weather, the slight chill of a breeze or perhaps…
Get true education abroad
Oswego State has a beautiful campus, but it doesn’t compare to Paris. When I studied abroad, the city itself was my school. The academic buildings were scattered around the Latin Quarter, frequented by artists, and cafĂ©s loved by Hemingway. Every…
Art department division leads to social segregation
The phrase “art major” now includes a vast gamut of practices, abilities and perspectives, but the two applications most often conjured by this phrase are studio art (aka fine arts) and graphic design. Oswego State offers Bachelor of Fine Arts…
Letter to the Editor – 9/30/11
Matthew, Having read your article in the Oswegonian about the death penalty and how it was nothing short of murder and how we should all stand against it I had to answer. I don’t know what your Religious affiliation is…
