Geneseo professor should be spared
David Sorbello, a sociology professor at a fellow SUNY school, may lose his job over a quiz he gave the class titled, “Female or Shemale: Can You Tell?” While his quiz was distasteful at the very least, Sorbello should not…
Quick print” service can cause headaches between classes
During the week, many students have busy schedules that do not allow time for dillydallying. Unfortunately, the quick print station in the Penfield Library is a loitering hot spot. It is no secret to any student at college that dealing…
Wardrobe difficulty for Autumn
It is no secret that the weather in Oswego is abnormal and always a surprise. There will be a week in March, the middle of what could be endless snowfall, that is full of 75-degree days. We experience what could…
Leaves are disappearing, bicycles are not
We all know the feeling; walking to class and all of a sudden, a bike rushes by. You may jump a little or maybe move out of their way if they are heard coming, but unquestionably, bicyclists can be an…
Victims now in spotlight
#MeToo is a painful but necessary reminder of how infiltrated our lives have become by sexual assault and sexual harassment. This social media trend is an important way to bring attention to a serious issue. However, it is also a…
Sessions surrenders to president
Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently stated that the Department of Justice intends to challenge affirmative action. The DOJ will be probing an admissions case at Harvard University. When Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from the Russia probe, tensions arose…
Destigmatizing mental illness crucial step to help suffering
October is National Depression Awareness Month, but it is prudent to point out that mere awareness of the problem is not enough. Everyone needs to do their part to educate themselves about depression and other mental health issues so that…
Twitter deserves wrath from women
#WomenBoycottTwitter gained momentum on Twitter when actress Rose McGowan’s account was temporarily locked after she released a number of tweets about Harvey Weinstein’s misconduct toward women, including herself. According to Twitter, this violates the company’s terms of service. Twitter’s terms…
NCAA lets North Carolina off hook
In what can only be described as a Friday news dump, the National Collegiate Athletic Association released the results of their seven-year-long investigation into the University of North Carolina’s athletic program. This decision they came to was shameful not only…
Halloween costumes meant to be lighthearted, not offensive
The Halloween season seems to grow longer each year. Thanks to the mass commercialization of the holiday, decorations and costumes begin showing up in department stores as soon as October arrives. This year, as costumes begin being purchased or created,…
