The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Opinion

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…

Betsy DeVos chips away at Title IX, sexual assault progress threatened

Sexual assault is a growing epidemic that continues to plague universities and colleges across the nation. After this past Friday, it is clear that Betsy DeVos and the Department of Education do not have ambitions to protect sexual assault victims,…

Marano dining hours undercooked

Marano Campus Center offers many alternative dining options including Palates, Cutting Board and The Crossroads. However, their hours of operation can be a bit inconvenient. Undoubtedly, these dining areas offer a comfortable and centralized location to get food that is…

All-nighters come at high cost,lack of sleep compromises GPA

The start of the academic year brings many changes to the lifestyle routines of students all across the campus. Many students may find themselves flocking to the gym in an effort to improve their fitness, to the library to boost…