In Libya, Gaddafi clings to power as revolution threatens desert empire
"Muammar Gaddafi’s time as leader of Libya is nearing its end. News sources report that Tripoli is surrounded by anti-government forces, elements of the Libyan air force have defected to neighboring countries and Colonel Gaddafi himself has had to turn…
Does anyone really care?
Last semester, I wrote an article for the Opinion section involving a line drawing of a cat that was meant to be cut out of the paper and colored. It was up to the audience to be the artist that…
Little golden man puts classics in his shadow, stirs debate about quality of winners and losers
Kate Boswell: Forget summer and spring, my favorite time of year is Oscar season. It’s that glorious time of year when the studios bring out the best and remind audiences that the art of filmmaking isn’t dead. The stories are…
Reporters aid democracy
Democracy is a big institution. It’s also something of a hot topic these days, what with protesters in the Middle East clamoring for democratic reforms against the will of their dictators. Democracy, like any political system, is never simple. And…
Fast world spurs longings for childhood
I am the proud owner of a Cookie Monster wallet, I fall asleep with my Eeyore stuffed animal every night, I have Disney princess coloring books and a box of 96 crayons to match. You might say I am a…
Obama’s budget punt
The president released his 2012 budget proposal this week. The document weighs 44 lbs. Its appendix is larger than the actual bill, and if it were a salad, it would cost roughly $88 at the White House cafeteria. But the…
Reconsidering e-books despite Borders bankruptcy
Last semester, I wrote an article expressing my distaste for the up-and-coming eBook revolution, because of certain publishers’ plans to completely abolish their mass-market physical copy sales. If I remember correctly, I’m pretty sure I said something to the effect…
Oswego’s motley lawman
Of all the politicians in Oswego County Sheriff Reuel "Moe" Todd is probably the most versatile. As the highest law enforcement official in Oswego County, his office is responsible for patrolling more than 950 square miles. The sheriff has to…
Spring concert artist sends wrong message on bias crimes
The Student Association Programming Board (SAPB) has chosen J. Cole as the headliner at the spring concert. I’m my opinion, choosing a rapper for the spring concert was a terrible idea. I’m not here to attack J. Cole’s talent, or…
Separating roses from weeds when viewing prominent cultural leaders
What separates a rose from a weed? They are both plants that comprise separate components. By definition, a rose is a "showy flower shrub having prickly stems, variously colored, often fragrant flowers." Furthermore, a rose in the concrete can be…
