Taxing rich runs afoul of market incentives, American values
oval has hit an all-time low. In the 2010 midterm election, Republicans took over the House. Nancy Pelosi was replaced by John Boehner and some said it was a wake up call to Democrats. Why are approval ratings tanking? It’s…
Irene floods crushed homes, not hope
Almost four weeks ago Hurricane Irene arrived just as Oswego State students were moving into college. Weather forecasters anticipated the danger to be greatest along the coast, that the storm surge would take over the coastal beaches and that salt…
For freshmen, newfound freedom comes with great responsibility
For most incoming freshmen, the first few weeks at college can be incredibly daunting. Instead of being told where to go and what to do with one’s free time, it is one’s own decisions as to what to do with…
Facebook mechanizes friendships, relationships
Facebook is the opium of the people. Albeit a slight revision on Karl Marx’s iconoclastic statement on religion, it provides a good parallel for how Facebook pervades the social lives of the masses – but particularly those of our generation…
Conspiracy theories sometimes easier to swallow than truth
As I write this, the time is around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. At this time, 10 years and nine hours ago, both the North and South towers of the World Trade Center would have all ready been…
When going organic, think locally
There are few buzzwords that conjure up strong feelings, yet confused meanings, more than “organic,” “all-natural” and “free-range.” Plastic, pre-packaged food, plastered with an icon boasting that the product is United States Department of Agriculture certified line the shelves of…
New alcohol policy only makes students better at hiding
This year, the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) committee that regulates the on-campus alcohol policy changed the legal limit of alcohol one can possess. The previous policy limited those 21 years of age or older to 30 twelve oz. cans…
To some, binge drinking isn’t an issue
It isn’t exactly a shocking revelation that spending five years at college changes one’s perception on certain things in life. One thing that has changed for me personally has been my stance toward drinking. Basically, I do not drink except…
Dead wrong on funeral ban
The Oswego County Legislature will vote on legislation that prohibits groups or individuals from picketing or disrupting military funerals in Oswego County. They are planning on voting on Oct. 13. The law prohibits demonstrations within 500 feet of a funeral…
School sets poor example with Irene move-in fee while risking safety, integrity
Hurricane Irene tore into the east coast causing damage in many states, New York included. Unfortunately, the hurricane hit the northeast states the weekend before universities were set to open their doors for the first day of fall classes. The…
