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Only time will tell if humanity, technology become inseparable

"Whether or not technology is affecting humanity has been a question longer time than people realize, and it has been a fascinated popular culture for many years. Science-fiction films like "Metropolis" and "The Matrix" have dealt with the subject, and…

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No such thing as Food 2.0

"As long as we are discussing the implications of technology and the ways it changes humanity (as we are on the opposite page), we ought to mention the ways it has adulterated the most organic process of any we know:…

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S.A. Senate: hospitality at its finest

When the Opinion Editor of The Oswegonian informed me I had to write an "In the Office" article, I was baffled. I have been the Advertising Manager of The Oswegonian for almost two years, and have never written a story….

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While no one knows for sure, I believe

Recently, author and Pastor Rob Bell came under fire for his recent work, "Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived," which is, as of Thursday, No. 2 on The New York…

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Late graduation, poor planning not all that bad

After four years at Oswego State, I can proudly say that I will be graduating next month. That previous sentence is what I would be saying…if I wasn’t an idiot. You see, even though this is my fourth year at…

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Quibbling on quorum

On Tuesday night, something transpired during a vote on the 2011-12 Student Association budget. Senator Mike Pany walked out of the meeting in protest, hoping to collapse the quorum and force the body to entertain more debate and amendments on…

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Without any evidence, our afterlife what we make of it

When one of my friends says something horribly offensive or does something completely mean or rude, I tell them bluntly, "you are going to hell." More than likely, they will laugh and agree, stating that they have already purchased a…

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Questions about hell should take back seat to tangible human suffering

This week’s TIME Magazine cover story features a fascinating question that could stir an intense theological debate: is hell dead? That is, has the idea of hell, and every included concept, become unnecessary? I have no clue, and I don’t…

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Satan, Satan, Satan

Midway through the journey of our life, I came upon last week’s cover story in TIME magazine. The headline read, "What If There’s No Hell?" In 2011, I find the question laughable. Of course I do not believe there is…

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New American dream for our generation

As far as questions go, asking someone what they want from their life seems like a tall order. Life is the biggest thing any of us will ever do, so that query encompasses everything from work, family, friends as well…