Sexual assault not taken seriously in sports
Astonishingly, the NCAA cleared Michigan State University of charges of mishandling Larry Nassar, who was sentenced to 175 years in prison for sexually abusing students. Several athletes, former and present, said they had gone to authority figures on campus but…
In The Office: Bachelorette parties need not be so pricey
It is expensive enough being a college student, but add the cost of being a bridesmaid to that, and your tuition will not be the only thing you will be struggling to pay. The average age to marry, according to…
Staff Editorial
The Oswegonian has an exciting year ahead, as our new staff explores the opportunities available to us. This newspaper is hoping to jump right into multimedia, with podcasts and video stories that help to better inform and entertain our readers….
New quad does not mean better quad
This summer, the city of Oswego and the Oswego State campus took the opportunity to begin some construction and repair projects. Some of these projects were more effective than others. The city redid the sidewalks, adding truncated domes, those bumpy,…
Plastic over paper
Paper straws sound like a good choice when considering the environment, but there are times when it is best to choose the right tool for the job. Students complain about the fast breakdown of paper straws, and, often, physically disabled…
Bookstore layout unclear
Any non-freshman student who walks into the campus bookstore this semester will notice a substantial shift in its structure. It changed from an open space, accessible to students to a sanctioned-off area, only accessible to bookstore staff. Though the change…
Plastic straws are killing sea turtles
Plastic straws have become a hot debate in recent years. Environmentalists and animal lovers alike have heard of or seen footage of animals ingesting plastic straws. One depicts a rescuer pulling a straw out of the bloody nose of a…
Staff Editorial: #SaveStudentNewsrooms
April 25 marks the unofficial Support Student Journalism Day. The social media campaign #SaveStudentNewsrooms was started by The Independent Florida Alligator and us at The Oswegonian will be taking part in this national call to action. Our staff members give you…
“Finals Week” not that stressful
Twice a year, a week comes along that is jam-packed with papers, exams and a helping of overdramatics. It is commonly known around college campuses as “Finals Week,” where students cram in study sessions, a boat load of energy drinks…
One issue, two perspectives: SNAP program promotes drug abuse
Recently, the Trump Administration introduced a SNAP food change, in which recipients for welfare and food stamps will have to meet certain requirements for eligibility to continue receiving them. This policy will require those who seek welfare assistance and food…
