The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Opinion

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…

Interviews uncover magic in sports

We all hate the stereotypical coach and athlete answers in sports interviews. “We played well,” “there was good chemistry out there,” “solid communication,” and the list goes on and on. Even sports writers hate them when they are trying to…

College Republicans swing and miss

An election for Student Association president will take place on April 17 and 18. For the first time since at least 2012, the election will be a contested campaign. The race is fun and important to the people who care,…

Post-game interviews put fans to sleep

One of the most integral parts of being a journalist is the ability to conduct interviews. Whether they are in person, over the phone or otherwise, many elements are required for a smooth conversation. Often times, we see very quick,…