The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Opinion

Gabby’s Guidance

Question: Am I in the wrong for unmatching someone on Hinge when they give me their Instagram and they are actually not cute? Answer: If you do not find them attractive then you do not have to continue interactions with…

Why personality matters more than looks

When it comes to choosing between personality and looks, you need to remember that while physical looks might catch your attention, it is the personality that will hold it. Looks can be appealing in the short term, but they are…

Sabrina Carpenter’s erotic stage presence enrages 

She is a Disney princess lookalike with a lot more flair to her performances than anyone’s parents thought. Sabrina Carpenter captivated the world with the release of “Espresso,” the pop song of 2024 that had me, a 21-year-old man, singing…

Netflix: ‘Pop the Balloon’ series sparks controversy 

“Pop the Balloon or Find Love” was a series created by Arlette Amuli and Bolia Matundu, a married couple. It is not the first time seeing something like this as I saw “Sidemen Tinder” by Sidemen on YouTube and it…

Gabby’s Guidance

Question: Is it rude to stay in your room at all hours of the day when you have a roommate? Answer: It is not rude to be in your room all day when you have a roommate because technically it…

Talking about something for 25 hours is crazy

Last week, a U.S. Sen., Cory Booker, gave a speech that lasted 25 hours without stopping. Obviously, there were times when other people stopped to ask or question him, but he did not leave the stage for 25 hours.  I…

Campus tours: students feeling like zoo animals 

I am sure we have all experienced it. You are walking down the hallway in Marano, running late to class and then BAM! You are suddenly swamped by a tour group. Hallway traffic slows to a crawl; you can barely…

OzFest: difficulties selecting satisfying performers

OzFest is a great time for students to celebrate their last day of classes. We work hard for weeks on end, dealing with different classes and their demands, extracurricular activities and just life in general. Therefore, this is a time…

Gabby’s Guidance

Question: Do you believe in second chances? Answer: Depending on what the person did, second chances are possible. Sometimes issues happen because of miscommunication and distance from the situation can be good for you to speak about later when the…

Women becoming meaner towards men, not unjustified 

Women have become meaner to men and the reasoning behind this is valid. Some men have always been inherently bad and hateful towards women. Men who beat, rape, kill, manipulate and hurt women should be treated meanly. In the 1950s…