College not endgame for all students
Change is a continuous factor throughout life. The transition from childhood to adolescence to adulthood is inevitable. People spend their entire lives searching for their purpose but somehow are expected to know what it is in high school. What is…
Oswego State Students: voting matters
Students are often told that voting is both a right and a great privilege. It is true that there are many places in the world where not everyone gets to vote in a fair and free election of government officials….
Fun-sized Halloween candy not actually fun
As Halloween season passes, many people will sort through either their trick-or-treating spoils or through the discounted bags of candy they purchase in stores across the country. Among those various chocolates and other sweets, almost assuredly, will be so-called “fun-sized”…
Trump lies to American people
In the past few weeks, celebrities, such as Caitlyn Jenner and Kanye West, have begun to realize that Trump is not the president he promised he would be. Pre-election, Jenner chose to openly support Trump, which was rather soon after…
Voting on campus not always easy, accessible
Starting Monday, Oswego State students will redefine the word, “party,” as they get the chance to make a difference in an easy and fun environment. With the mid-semester blues setting in, students may be searching for an extra reason to…
Creative majors place pressure on students
On a 24-hour basis within the walls of Tyler Hall and Hewitt Hall, students at Oswego State are creating everything from graphic designs on a computer to 6-foot oil paintings on canvas. The final products of artwork created in the…
Letter to the Editor
Hello – I was interested to read your excellent article on the achievements of our newly promoted D1-A men’s rugby team in your issue of October 19. As the team’s faculty advisor, I have followed the Wizards’ progress closely in…
Age restrictions on products for protection of youth
For the past three decades, the age of purchasing of alcohol has been 21-years-old, older than driver license acquisition (16) and status of adult- hood (18). Adulthood is an interesting time, as people can legally purchase a lot of things…
Freedom of press under attack
The First Amendment pro- vides various freedoms to citizens. Among these is the freedom of the press. However, under this current presidential administration, reporters have never been treated with less respect while exercising their First Amendment rights. President Donald Trump…
Trump puts more strict definition on gender
It is 2018, but there is still active political debate about how many genders are valid and if those who do not conform to a gender binary deserve federal acceptance and rights. On Oct. 21, The New York Times reported…
