Letter to the Editor
To The Editor, Let me start by saying I thoroughly enjoy the regular columns from Sarah Linney. They are often witty and provide a truly different perspective on how the world can see America. The article published on the 25th;…
She Said – 10/2/09
Eww… really guys? How optimistic are you? No, it is not OK to bring a condom on a first date! Bringing a condom shows the girl that you think she’s easy. And even if she is easy, she probably doesn’t…
Cut the B.S. – 10/01/09
Today, my boyfriend of one year called and broke up with me. He’s attending school in Boston and I’m stuck here trying to get over it. The worst part is getting over it alone. All of my friends are back…
Debate on health care continues
Last week, Lori Moreth stated in a column that "health care wasn’t important to the American people." Of course, anyone who hasn’t been under a rock for the past few months knows that this is the farthest thing from the…
A sock on the door just won’t cut it anymore
It’s a late night and you’re going back to your dorm room for some rest. The key clicks in the door and you throw it open and turn on the light. Surprise! You hear a loud gasp and a girl…
Land down under myths revealed
Since I have come to Oswego State as an international exchange student from Australia, I have noticed some alarming trends in my interactions with American people. There’s the usual minute as they try to place my accent (some Americans have…
She Said – 9/25/2009
Your guy cheated on you and you’re left in confusion and bewilderment. While my counterpart here might argue that it was because he wasn’t watching enough porn and fell "victim to infidelity," there are several other reasons why your boyfriend…
Bush’s legacy: aircraft carriers, pretzels
Looking back on the presidency of George W. Bush, it is easy to recognize that his eight years in office were a succession of disaster. His legacy is one of butchered civilians, class warfare and shattered civil liberties. He consistently…
He Said – 9/25/2009
Ok, let me be completely honest here: if I found my girlfriend cheating on me, my first reaction would be to dump her on the spot, no questions asked! I don’t care how much she apologizes, either. And it’s not…
Is education giving us what we need?
As Socrates wisely explained to us over two and a half millennia ago, true education lies within questioning, no matter the question and no matter how many times you ask it until you find a satisfying answer. So let us…
