Conservatives cannot defend Trump anymore
Impeachment is on the way, that much is clear, but when that will happen seems to be a complete mystery, even to the Democrats fighting for it. Regardless of when it begins, the Democrats have already lost the impeachment battle….
In The Office: Legal age for alcohol not as smart as other laws
When someone turns 18 in America, they are considered an adult. They are legally able to vote, join the military, get married, get tattoos, piercings and more. They are considered old enough to make all of those major life decisions,…
Staff Editorial: Oct. 25, 2019
The city of Oswegoâs Common Council voted last week to approve a ban on vaping, among other things, as part of the âKeep Oswego Clean,â initiative proposed by Mayor Billy Barlow. The initiative also bans the use of styrofoam by…
Climate change only getting worse
Over the course of these past few weeks, news has broken out regarding the arrests of celebrities Jane Fonda and Sam Waterson, sparking criticism in regards to law enforcement and the actions and precautions that the United States government is…
Debates with live audiences waste of time
A country whose citizens claim to be critical thinkers capable of coming to their own decisions regarding the critical issues facing our nation regardless of what the majority thinks, should be able to separate reality from entertainment. It sure is…
Impeachment serious, yet possibly needed
Impeachment is not something that is taken lightly. It was included in the U.S. Constitution as a method of removing especially problematic officials. The wording âhigh crimes and misdemeanorsâ gives Congress wide latitude as to what an official can be…
Catalonian separatists crossing lines
Over these past few days, protests have erupted in the Spanish city of Barcelona in regards to an ongoing fight for an independent Catalan state within the kingdom of Spain. The latest outrage stems from the incarceration by the Spanish…
Superbowl halftime becomes pop concert
Despite rock ânâ roll music being blasted through the stadium speakers each Sunday and acting as the backdrop for nearly every professional football game ever played, it seems that once again, hard rock and metal music are being denied a…
Staff Editorial: Oct. 18, 2019
On Wednesday, touring conservative preacher Jesse Morrell came to the Oswego State campus and started preaching in the Hewitt Quad against homosexuality, transgender individuals and womenâs rights in general. When Jade Laplante and Sarah Novak, two women in a same-sex…
Praying for impeachment immature
Regardless of who is in the White House, impeachment is a serious issue. The national and international ramifications of having a sitting U.S. president impeached are innumerable. Even if the president is cleared of the charges brought up by impeachment…
