Capt. Rosemary Mariner honored in flyover
In a world where there is still a fight for gender equality, it was refreshing to see the U.S. military honor a female fighter and her groundbreaking career history by furthering gender equality through an all-female memorial flyover. Capt. Rosemary…
Staff Editorial
The Oswegonian is back for another semester, and we are refreshed and ready to provide the Oswego State campus and city of Oswego with trustworthy and up-to-date news on what matters most to you. In a political climate of “fake…
Governors need to be held to higher standards
Feb. 1 was not a good day for Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam. A college yearbook surfaced revealing Northam dressed in blackface alongside a person dressed as a Ku Klux Klan member. The photo is disturbing at best and leaves onlookers…
Super Bowl boring on all fronts
Super Bowl LIII premiered on Sunday, Feb. 3, and it is safe to say the event was not very well recieved. The game was heavily criticized for terrible plays, boring commercials, surprises that paid off to nothing, and to top…
Government shutdown only harmful
After 35 days, the longest shutdown in our nation’s history ended with a fizzle, a cave, and a win. While some of us who spent our winter breaks binging and creating a permanent butt-print in the couch, our government, outside…
Sincere values gain most votes
With the eccentric behavior of the current U.S. president and the increase in people throwing their hats in the ring for the 2020 election, there is a lot of discussion about what type of candidate each party should be putting…
Trigger warnings not disruptive of movie content
Trigger warnings are a staple to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all viewers while causing no inconvenience. A trigger warning message does not get in the way of a film. It does not take anything away from the…
Disney attempting to redefine live-action
Over the last couple years, Disney has made a habit of remaking its animated classics as live-action films, with some of its most recent efforts consisting of “Maleficent,” “Cinderella,” “The Jungle Book” and last year’s “Beauty and the Beast.” All…
Staff Editorial
The Oswegonian, an independent, student-run organization, provides the Oswego State campus and the city of Oswego with current and compelling articles weekly. It is through the hard work of the staff that these 2,500 issues are able to be distributed…
Forcing hugs on children disrespectful
Children, especially around the holidays, are expected to provide physical displays of affection to family members. It does not matter to the parent if the child is comfortable with that or how close they are to the family member. Each…
