Staff Editorial: Civil Dialogue Overdue
On the heels of another national travesty, the gun control debate is on nearly everyone’s mind, and rightfully so. Politicizing the events that transpired in Las Vegas during the Route 91 Harvest country music festival is not the answer. Other…
Paper, pen mightier than keyboard
The most efficient way to run a classroom is to enforce the no technology policy. Doing this will ensure respect for the professor, and potentially, an A in the class. We live in a society where technology is a necessity…
Delicious chicken patty favorite sandwich among student body
Chicken Patty Day at Oswego State is a thrilling day. From the moment students see, chicken patty on the menu, everyone’s stomach begins to rumble a bit inside. The line is long as can be, with everyone very excited. The…
Any measure to ensure safety on roads justified
On the matter of distracted driving any police involvement will be a good thing. Cellphone use has increased dramatically over the past decade. In today’s society, a majority of people, including both youth and adults, carry cellphones. It has become…
Sports provide much more than escapism for society
A lot of people think that entertainment is excluded from the outside world. However, these people are living in a world of ignorant bliss. The last place they want this world to be rocked is in their living room with…
Zuckerberg profits from Russia
Facebook never fails to avoid controversy. On Sept. 21, Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s founder and current CEO, announced that his company would give over 3,000 Russian-linked ads to Congress. Those were used during the 2016 presidential campaign to convey false information…
Change comes in various types
Many students are guilty of liking that beautifully worded, heartstring-tugging Facebook post that claims to be in support of ending world hunger or that 140-character message on a timeline that ends with the phrase “please retweet.” Then, what happens is…
On-campus parking nightmares continue
Students this year are frustrated once again by the so-called parking system here on campus and the inability to find appropriate spots to accommodate them without receiving a ticket. On campus, there are parking lots reserved for residents, commuters and…
NFL Protests for unity
Although the discussions about Colin Kaepernick’s national anthem protests may be exhausted by now, President Donald Trump’s comments on Sept. 22 at a Huntsville, Alabama rally have given the debate new legs. The protests were taken to new heights due…
Major opportunity from new minor
Oswego State’s new digital humanities minor will be a great tool for students to bridge the gap between traditional humanities and applied technology in an age where technical and computer literacy is increasingly valuable. The humanities as an academic discipline…
