Hypnosis given bad reputation
“You are getting sleepy” is a quote that quickly stirs up several images. We picture a cartoon-ish man waving a pocket watch in front of someone’s face and making them cluck like a chicken at the snap of a finger….
One issue, two perspectives: Money from SNAP least of our concerns
With a White House and Congress controlled by Republicans, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is finally in their crosshairs. State lawmakers and bitter uncles have long complained about the freeloading “welfare queens” sucking America’s tax reserve dry by spending their…
Media does not cause violent acts
Video games become a part of life generally at an early age and tend to stick for many years. They can range from innocent games such as “Mario Kart” or “Monkey Ball” to more intense games like “Call of Duty.”…
Marijuana not criminalized for public safety
It is April 20, which is, of course, the infamous “stoner holiday” in the U.S. and abroad. This “4/20,” take a moment to reflect on why marijuana is illegal and what that means for the U.S. Marijuana was made illegal…
Staff Editorial
With this issue of The Oswegonian, we come to a close for the 2017-2018 school year. The Oswegonian staff would like to thank our readers for supporting us. This organization is comprised of students doing what they love: reporting, taking…
College inadequately prepares graduates
Throughout high school, you are taught how to divide decimals and which their, they’re and there to use. Then you graduate, and if you do not go to college, you are expected to get a job. With the job, you…
Letter to the editor
The Child Protection Advisory Council seeks to engage community members and serve as a positive force in establishing partnerships between public and private agencies that serve overburdened families. We recognize that all citizens have a responsibility to protect our most…
No matter how big or small, votes count
People are often told to vote in local elections, but why? Why exactly are they important? Why should one person cast their vote in an election, only for their selection to get lost in a sea of votes? The answer…
Life costs more than college loans
Graduating college is an accomplishment that both the individual receiving the degree and their families look forward to with great pride. Although, with this great accomplishment, of course, comes great responsibilities. Some of those include finding a job, buying a…
Humanities acquire skills STEM cannot
There seems to be an unnecessary competition between those majoring in STEM majors versus those majoring in humanities or liberal arts. Anywhere you look, it seems to be the general assumption that humanities majors “do not plan on living an…
