School starts unreasonably early
 Ever since elementary school ended, students have had to involuntarily wake up at 6 a.m. to catch the bus or a ride or walk to school. It is difficult for anybody to wake up at 6 a.m. for anything, whether…
Nike Just Did It
Our country has been shrouded by controversy and societal heroism for the last few years, starting with Caitlyn Jenner coming out. Â Most recently has been Colin Kaepernick taking a knee. During the National Anthem in a 2017 game, Kaepernick kneeled…
Public breastfeeding should not be taboo
Amid a culture of hyper-sexualization with billboards of Victoria’s Secret models posing in lingerie, sex scenes in television shows and movies and graphic T-shirts, one innocent act is constantly seen as more taboo: public breastfeeding. Before the invention of baby…
Student votes in elections make difference
Students care. Despite some remarks to the contrary, all students care about at least one issue and stand by their opinions, their experiences and their personal knowledge. That is how they show they care deep down: they share ideas on…
In The Office: Hollywood biased against black James Bond
Rumors were circulating about the next James Bond being played by Idris Elba. On Aug. 20, the rumors were dismissed by Elba himself. Before fans of Elba were let down, many questions arose surrounding whether or not Elba should be…
Staff Editorial
Resources on campus, like the Mary Walker Health Center and the Lifestyles Center, actively promote safe sex options to students and provide the resources students need. Despite these efforts, it is estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Healthy eating not accessable
The likelihood of one spending $20 on just two items from Trader Joe’s simply because it is a “healthier choice” seems highly unlikely in comparison to their greasier “fast food” competitors like McDonald’s, Popeye’s, Wendy’s and Burger King, where one…
Opportunities restricted
The United States public school system is still segregated. It is not as harsh as it once was, nor with so many rules, but the fact remains that public primary schools in this country are still vastly unequal, and it…
Secondhand smoke
Oswego State is a smoke-free campus, joining other institutions across the country in being tobacco free. At surface value, this is a wonderful advancement to keep fresh air up and pollution down. The problem is this rule is almost impossible…
New York Times brave for posting Op-Ed
Protecting sources in journalism has been used to uncover some of the most important stories in our country, including the Watergate Scandal, which led to former President Richard Nixon’s resignation. President Donald Trump started Sept. 5 off like any other…
