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Frank Zappa still electrifies

So I’m graduating in less than a month, but don’t worry, I’m not going to waste your time with some sententious twaddle about growing up and blossoming into an adult and all that hogwash. I’m here to tell you about…

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She Said – 4/23/10

In today’s modern world with our advances in society, it would be nice to think that the size of a man’s unit isn’t important to most women. Unfortunately, this column is about being honest and giving the realistic answers so…

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He Said – 4/23/10

As a heterosexual male, asking me if size matters is a tough question to answer. Now that that’s out of the way, let me be honest and say that size should only matter if you do not plan on being…

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Commencement kingpin

Giving up your morals for money or to appease a powerful force is usually called selling out. Green Day did it, Metallica did it, Korn did it and Oswego State is about to do it on May 15, 2010 during…

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Relay for Life leads to cancer cures

Relay for Life is an overnight fundraising event aimed at gaining money to donate to the American Cancer Society in hopes of finding a cure for cancer. Oswego State is hosting its third annual Relay For Life event on Saturday,…

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Lavish coffee drains wallets

Ever since its establishment as a small coffee shop in Seattle, Starbucks franchises have spread across the entire nation. Its famous logo, picturing a mermaid inside a green circle, is akin to the McDonald’s golden arches. From its decadent "frappaccinos"…

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Steps toward a healthier lifestyle

As part of a new health initiative on campus, six Oswego State students designed a program that will focus on raising awareness for the campus to engage in wiser exercise, nutrition and lifestyle management choices. When Dr. Kari Campbell approached…

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Bathroom conditions disgusting

There is a severe problem here at Oswego State. I know I’m not the first person to comment on the condition of the bathrooms here, but I can definitely say I’m one of the angriest to write about it. I…

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Unoriginality sparks innovation

The semester is winding down and personally, my mind is too preoccupied with thoughts of final papers and projects to think of anything to write about. Then I remembered it was my turn to write "In the Office." I came…

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Shortie Says!

Dear Shortie,I have been dating a guy for eight months. How do I know if he is the one? -The Right One? Dear The Right One?This is really up to you to decide. Do you see yourself having a future…