The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Opinion

Autism acceptance should be normalized in society

April is widely recognised as Autism Acceptance Month. Autism spectrum disorder is a highly trivialized learning disability that affects around one in every thirty people worldwide. Autism can present itself in countless different forms, which is why it is considered…

‘13 going on 30’ reboot destroys originality

The announcement of the new “13 Going on 30” remake is raising the question of why Hollywood continues to recycle old stories instead of creating new ones. The remake will star Emily Bader (“People We Meet on Vacation”) and Logan…

Sleep needs to be prioritized in college

The American Public Health Association founded National “Public Health Week” in 1955, following President Bill Clinton’s signing of the proclamation. Since then, Public Health Week has occurred annually during the first week of April, aiming to celebrate contributions to public…

Katseye’s Manon raises concerns on hiatus

Manon, a member of the popular girl group Katseye, was recently put on hiatus for her health and well-being. However, many people think otherwise; they believe that the producer of Katseye, Geffen Records, is preparing to kick her out of…

Distracted drivers are endangering our streets

I was at a red light just the other day, minding my own business when I decided to look around at other drivers. What I saw can only be explained as pure horror, a large portion of the drivers were…

Writing her way out: Commemorating Nellie Bly

When most people think of Women’s History Month, they think of female politicians, athletes or maybe even scientists. But one historical woman I always think of is Nellie Bly. You might not have heard of her, but she has contributed…

Concerns rise as DHS enters partial shutdown

It has been reported by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that “it must take emergency measures to preserve limited funds and personnel.”   The DHS is attempting to get a further appropriations bill passed that would entitle them to…

Dream on screen: Honoring Viola Davis

The first Black actress to achieve the triple crown of acting is Viola Davis. Starring in many productions, Davis is an inspiration to many Black girls wanting to achieve their dreams. Davis was born on Aug. 11, 1965, in Saint…

A true storyteller: Celebrating Shonda Rhimes

Few names in television carry as much weight as Shonda Rhimes. As the creator of hit television shows like “Scandal,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Bridgerton,” Rhimes is as influential as they come. Through complex characters, and giving people of color enriching…

Super Bowl ads are broken, AI is not fixing them

Whassup, the Budweiser frogs, puppy monkey baby, where’s the beef
all of these are examples of some of the most iconic Super Bowl commercials. What happened to the game I love? We are about two weeks coming off the Super Bowl…