The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Opinion

Reflecting on COVID-19: pools, face shields

Last weekend, I went to Syracuse to see Elton John in concert at The Dome. It was an absolutely amazing show and an experience I will not forget anytime soon.  However, one thing I could not help notice was the…

Opinion

National days unimportant, excuse for marketing 

Many people are aware of the trendy “National Days,” such as National Girlfriend Appreciation Day, National Black Cat Awareness Day and National Donut Day, but they are oblivious to the mindlessness that many of these unofficial holidays represent. Take the…

Movie theaters facing decline

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic’s harsh impact on movie theaters worldwide, the question of whether such establishments may soon grow extinct has greatly loomed. What was once a cherished entertainment institution has gradually faded from relevance. Decreased attendance, a…

Opinion

COVID-19 policy good, could cause problems 

Things have changed at SUNY Oswego in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. It started with the school shutting down and sending students home. Then we returned to campus the following school year while having online classes and social distancing…

Rule of Queen Elizabeth II deserves respect  

I have never ruled an entire Empire. I have never met 15 prime ministers and 14 American presidents. All because I am not Elizabeth II, who died on Sept. 8 at 96 years old. I think the Queen should be…

First week as Editor-in-Chief brings chaos

I honestly did not know what to expect when I came into the role of Editor-in-Chief. It was not something I thought too much about, even though I knew I would eventually take on the role. And let me tell…

Mental health being tossed aside 

September marks the beginning of National Self-Care Awareness Month, a perfect reminder that we should all be a little kinder to ourselves.  Mental health on college campuses is an issue. The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds reported that 73%…

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Fall calendar could bring challenges

This semester, SUNY Oswego edited its school calendar. Students arrived back on campus a week early compared to some other SUNY schools, and on the same page, are being released a week early. In addition to this, the school no…

Buffalo Bills have golden opportunity to take it all

The Buffalo Bills, as you may or may not know, seem to have a curse. They can not seem to win the big game: the coveted Super Bowl. The Bills had an elite roster in the early 1990s with a…

Cuomo’s New York COVID-19 policy incompetent 

I was walking to work one sunny morning scrolling through Instagram. I came across a post that caught my attention: it was one year since Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation as Governor of New York. On my second day of…