Staff Editorial (Sept. 6, 2019)
The beginning of a new academic year also brings a new year for The Oswegonian, which is entering its 84th year of publishing. The staff is excited to share their best work every week with the faculty and students of…
Security cameras not needed in Oswego
“Big Brother is watching, but it’s for all the right reasons.” This was the opening line of a College Life Newspaper article published last week in response to Oswego putting up new cameras to try and “thwart” criminal activity in…
McDonald’s can afford staffing
Oswego State students looking to obtain an entry-level position while juggling a college or high school education are expressing concerns over the future implications and consequences in standardizing self-service kiosks in fast food restaurants. They have every right to be…
New ID system causes safety concerns
At the beginning of this school year, a new ID system was implemented in all resident halls. The new system prohibits students from scanning their ID cards to get into a building they do not live in. On top of…
Self checkouts unavoidable
Self-checkouts are a big thing for retail companies. Places ranging from Walmart and Target through fast food chains like McDonald’s all have an easy and accessible way to checkout. One major discussion that lies with the self-checkouts is, will this…
Rejection hurts, lying equally unfortunate
Instead of sending Oswego State applicants letters of rejection, the school is instead considering an “Admission Promise Program.” What this means is that instead of people getting a “no” from the school, they get a letter saying that they do…
Film criticism valid as major in college
Oswego State is one of the top schools when it comes to film. Besides producing some of the most talented and innovative people when it comes to production and editing, it also has a very dedicated core chunk of film…
Incarcerated voters still deserve to vote
On April 27, Sen. Bernie Sanders stirred the pot of American debate with a divisive claim: convicted felons should be allowed to vote. This was not a unanimous decision across the party line. Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg…
Editor-in-Chief explains hiring process
As the semester comes to an end, The Oswegonian is going through a staff change. This year, 12 members of staff are graduating, as well as a handful of our regular volunteer writers. As they leave, it is my job…
Queerbaiting bad for LGBTQ fans
Film and shows are created by whoever owns a camera, an imagination and a motivation to create. The difference between a student project and a high-grade professional production is the talent involved and, most importantly, the budget. Not every film…
