State’s plastic bag ban with long-term effects
As the new month began, so did a new law that bans the use of plastic bags in the state of New York. This law includes, but is not limited to, single-use plastic bags that shoppers can find in grocery…
Radicalism should not be feared
This election cycle, in debates and in the media, has been filled with accusations and claims that some candidates, primarily Senator Bernie Sanders, are “radical” or “revolutionary.” During the last Democratic debate, the now-dropped-out Pete Buttigieg spoke about his fears…
Administration needs winter preparation
This past semester, there have been a large amount of snow storms. This is nothing special for Oswego, but the problem lies in the college’s response to the very real hazard that are these snow storms. Oswego State has had…
Coronavirus exposes issues in government
Oswego State President Deborah Stanley sent out an email to students on Monday. As the rumor mill spins and thoughts of the virus spreading to Oswego State grow, she addressed the concerns that many students share: how to avoid COVID-19,…
Victims of crimes deserve closure
On Feb. 24, Harvey Weinstein became a convicted sex offender in New York State. After all of the long trials, the photos of him slowly walking into court with his cane, the “I’m innocent” pleas and the stressful stories that…
Amount of network outages unreasonable
Oswego State, as a community is reliant on the campus’ wireless connection, this is not a surprise. From teachers, to students, to clubs, WiFi binds together our courses, busywork and extracurriculars. Without it, we are essentially down for the count….
Bennett’s reputation soiled
We all know her, and we are all sick of her: Kaitlin Bennett, known on the internet as “gun girl.” She gained public attention after posting her Kent State graduation pictures on Twitter, which featured her carrying her cap while…
Corrupt system requires fixing
With the election looming large over our country, the questions that each election begs of the nation to mull over change. This election cycle’s linchpin question seems to be on healthcare and the role of the American government in healthcare….
Parasite highlights problems with economy
After Parasite won Best Picture at the Oscars, the exact people that the film warns against have shared their feelings publicly. The film highlights three different families, all of different economic classes. They are each, in a way, “feeding on”…
Learning languages important for development
Compared to other countries, the United States is incredibly lacking in their foreign language education. Most Americans begin studying a foreign language in school around age 11 or 12, if not later, whereas many European students begin studying a foreign…
