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…
Remembering Oswego native: Dr. George Franklin Grant
In celebration of Black History Month, we should take the time to remember an inventor who was born and raised right here in Oswego, New York. His name was Dr. George Franklin Grant. Grant was a talented engineer who was…
Pain transformed to passion: Maya Angelou’s Story
A monumental poet by name of Maya Angelou, spoke life into the words that she wrote. With her deep philosophical meanings she was able to leave a legacy throughout the years leaving many able to relate to her. Angelou was…
Epstein files evoke worldwide shock
Desensitization is a drug and we are all suffering from the side effects. Within the passing months, the news has been especially dark, filling our screens with the first batch of redacted files from Jeffrey Epstein’s array of documents, photos…
Human rights should not be up for debate
With the outrage on both political sides about opposing issues, it is safe to say Immigrations and Custom Enforcement (ICE) is not an inherently political issue, it is a human rights issue. It is normal for a politician (such as…
Zohran Mamdani election win sparks change
Zohran Mamdani would receive less hate if his name was John Smith. The racism against him has been evident. Mamdani is fighting for New Yorkers. Mamdani’s primary goals for New Yorkers are to freeze rent, make buses free, make childcare…
Housing changes expected next academic year
Housing applications were opened for the 2026-27 academic year, and with the recent closure of Johnson Hall, things are looking to be different in the housing department here at Oswego. According to a recent email sent out from the Reslife…
