The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Opinion

Professors should be cautious with AI trackers

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has singlehandedly produced a widespread fear for teachers and college professors who restrict plagiarism. Not only have assignments been built with plagiarism trackers but professors have even gone as far as creating assignments with…

‘Love Island’ streams into racial controversy

Last week, “Love Island USA’s” Season 7 cast member Huda Mustafa and her boyfriend Louis Russell, who has appeared on numerous reality dating shows, were accused of racism. Mustafa and Russell were on a live stream when someone called them….

Mariah Carey’s Sephora commercial mocks boycotting efforts

Mariah Carey, singer of one of the world’s most popular modern Christmas songs, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” vocalized herself into a Sephora ad controversy. On Nov. 1, Carey posted her annual defrosting video at midnight, aiming to…

Social media should be saved for remembrance

In light of the many surprising and saddening deaths of 2025, many people have begun to critique the impact of legacy on Earth as opposed to legacy after death. In reference to famous celebrities, the ethical concern is posed as…

Amazon lays off employees for AI

Amazon has announced the widespread layoffs of 14,000 corporate employees to make investments in generative artificial intelligence. In an effort to make the company less bureaucratic, Amazon aims to replace the workers in their position with AI so the workers…

‘Southern Fried Rice’ gratifies cultural misrepresentation

The release of the new show, “Southern Fried Rice,” has amassed unrelenting controversy about the representation, or lack thereof, of race in television shows. While the show plays with intercultural themes, it portrays them to the audience poorly. Between the…

Louvre heist demands safety reevaluations

On Oct. 19, 2025, the Louvre Museum, located in Paris, France, was robbed. The thieves left with an emerald necklace, a pair of emerald earrings that belonged to Empress Marie Louise, a tiara and a single earring from the sapphire…

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…