Have a happy ‘Sparkle season’?
Well, Thanksgiving has passed and yes it will soon be…(should I say it?) Christmas. Ah yes, the very holiday that has sparked a war between the right and left. Some say it’s crazy-no one has declared war on Christmas; however…
North Korean nuclear threat spurs face-off with China
On Nov. 23, a small island under the control of South Korea bore witness to the impending apocalypse. Yeonpyeong, an island that hosts a military garrison and some 1,600 residents, unwillingly became the recipient of over 100 North Korean artillery…
Crass consumer culture replaces true spirit of Christmas, holiday season
Nobody ever makes a big deal about Thanksgiving, yet each person looks forward to the annual holiday. For students, it’s particularly welcome because it symbolizes a much-needed break from classes, work and extracurricular activities. Families flock together to overeat, watch…
In November, Thanksgiving means food, football but also family
"It is almost that day. The day where family we see once a year seem to magically re-appear at our doors, bearing a casserole that they claim to be a secret family recipe, or a store-bought pie, which they then…
Designers protest image as mere visual decorators
"Graphic design is often misunderstood for art. Graphic design is not art, although graphic designers are artists. Art and design do have similarities—they both trade hard edges for subjective decisions based on gut feelings and personal experiences. It’s messy, unpredictable…
Counseling disappoints
"Imagine having an issue, addiction or crisis that has been part of you for a long time. In fact, it has been apart of you for so long that you cannot think of a way to shake it. You live…
Smokers lose rights at hands of advocates
"We have been taught that discrimination in any form is wrong, and yet smokers have endured discrimination for over a decade. Smoking bans have been put in place to prohibit smoking indoors. Their premise was the notion that second-hand smoke…
Republicans majority mismanages priorities during first days
"One thing you learn if you follow politics is that politicians say stupid things at an alarming rate. "Take last week, for example, when Mitch McConnell, a Republican senator from Kentucky, was giving a press conference and he talked about…
Oswego State offers numerous alternatives for students to live green, save gold
"Living green at Oswego State is not as difficult as you might think, especially when it comes to transportation. But what do many students love to do? Drive. Anyone who can bring their car to campus often drives alone rather…
Lame duck Congress alert
America’s been through another historic election, this time it was the midterm congressional elections of 2010. the Republicans claimed 60 seats in the House of Representatives upsetting the Democratic majority put in place in 2006. But this is not the…
