The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Opinion

Government shutdown threatens food assistance for millions

In the midst of the first government shutdown in nearly a decade, those who receive government assistance for food insecurity are facing the very real possibility of dire repercussions. For instance, not receiving their scheduled Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…

Destruction of East Wing trumps dire needs

Donald Trump’s demolition of the East Wing of the White House represents a sad point for the United States. Trump has destroyed many things; He is currently destroying democracy, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, equality and he is…

Oswego vending machines should be improved

If you have ever tried to grab a quick snack or drink between classes, you have probably noticed that our campus vending machines are not exactly reliable. With six total vending spots; two in Marano Campus Center (one downstairs and…

High school teacher presses charges on student

In a wild turn of events, a Texas high school teacher has decided to turn to authorities over the allegedly egregious situation concerning one of her missing desk decorations. In what some have called a modern revival of the school-to-prison…

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced in New York

An infamous checkered past with unsolved murders of rap moguls Tupac and B.I.G. in shadow, Sean “Diddy” Combs runs into accountability by New York courts and penal system. Since the inflammatory trial hearing began back in May of this year,…

“Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” severly underdeveloped

This year’s creative director for the “Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” should be demoted, or have the decency to switch careers since producing the most awful show since the debut in 1995. Here are some examples of the terrible material produced…

Human-AI relationships becoming dangerously normalized

As AI models have begun to grow more advanced, there has been an increase in reports of people engaging in seemingly interpersonal relationships with AI chatbots, which are growing increasingly available around the internet. Using applications, such as Replika or…

Children should have access to news sources

For many years, citizens have relied on the news to share crucial information about what is occurring in the world. While the form of media has changed from radio to television to hand-held devices, news has remained a prominent source…

Everyone should seek higher education

In recent years, there has been much discourse about the importance of getting a college degree. While college degrees were praised a couple of years ago, the narrative has since changed. There have been recurring disagreements about needing a college…

Unpopular opinions slowly dying in society

In our current society, broadcasting opinions online is not only normalized, but easily digestible for content consumers. When a new opinion is produced, especially if extremely controversial, media consumers often watch “think pieces” from various creators that further builds viewers’…