Return to normal not possible
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are here, and they are here to stay. Gina Kolata reminds us of this in her “New York Times” article, “Past Pandemics Remind Us Covid Will Be an Era, Not a Crisis That Fades.” …
Minimum wage must increase
As Americans are finishing the war against COVID-19 pandemic, a new war seems to be heating up. As those in the media would call it, “Striketober” is making itself out to be more than just phase. Workers across the nation…
From my seat: The Editor-in-Chief’s Column
Graupel is the technical term for it, it is the phenomenon of rain being crystallized in the atmosphere and falling as ice pellets because of the intense cooling caused by high-level winds. Us upstate New Yorkers just call that sleet,…
Stanley arena conflicting decision
Deborah Stanley has been president at SUNY Oswego since she took office in 1997, holding that position for a total of 26 years. She announced in May that she will be retiring at the end of 2021. Over $2.4 million…
Shipping crisis is fault of Postmaster
Christmas is a little over two months away and people are already starting to worry about how their gifts will arrive in the mail. Most people do not fully understand the complexity of the issue revolving around shipments and mail….
Oswego has culture, unjustly demeaned
As far as college towns, especially SUNY college towns, go, the town of Oswego is not as bad as many make it out to be. Sure, there are a fair bit of less-than-nice people, with plenty of addicts, but that…
Biden allows illegal immigration
President Joe Biden has failed when it comes to his presidency so far. It has been marked with many policy failures. With that in mind, is he as bad as former President Donald Trump, no, but at the same time,…
From my seat: The Editor-in-Chief’s Column
It might be the most clichĂ© way to try to regain focus, but it is time to practice “Obvious October.” Winter is coming, try to get seven to eight hours of sleep each night, try to get homework assignments done…
Mask mandate disappointing
With the recent vaccination requirement, students must receive a COVID-19 vaccine to attend the SUNY Oswego. As of Sept. 24, President Deborah Stanely stated 90% of the student body was fully vaccinated and 95% of management confidential employees are fully…
Spencer’s Hot Takes: NFL team logos
It is that time of year again. Football season. Objectively, there are team logos in the National Football League that are above others and I am here to start and end the argument. Something that is definitely worth noting is…
