The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Opinion

Yiannopoulos deserves backlash for overly disgusting comments

In the time that has passed since President Donald Trump took office, Americans have clung to their political beliefs as a form of identity, a way to set themselves apart from those around them. From the immigration ban on Muslims…

Have fun, help people all in one

For over 25 years, Habitat for Humanity has offered high school and college students week-long volunteer trips throughout the United States. The Collegiate Challenge has given over 250,000 students the opportunity to build durable and affordable homes in areas that…

Staff Editorial

When you type in “writing” to indeed.com, 292,684 results will show that have the skill “writing” in the job description, all ranging from engineering to business communications. Whatever your major, writing is a key component. According to Merriam-Webster, writing is…

Displeasure from paying outrageous fees

I could not afford to live on campus for my senior year. I know there are others who have had the same problem or are worse off. However, Oswego State does not make it easy for off-campus students. They expect…

Apologize to Senator Warren, but also build stronger senate

Senator Elizabeth Warren was silenced during a debate concerning the nomination of Attorney General Jeff Sessions. During the hearing, Warren read the Coretta Scott King Letter, using it as a relevant example and saying, “Mr. Sessions has used the awesome…

Peaceful protests prove powerful

Peaceful protests have served as the foundation for change throughout the United States’ history and the world. In light of recent events, Oswego State President Deborah Stanley held a town hall meeting on Feb. 8 to discuss the effectiveness of…

Students should worry about DeVos, who lacks knowledge

As the newly appointed Education Secretary, masses of people across the U.S. fear Betsy DeVos will gut the very institution she oversees due to her extreme lack of experience and self-serving motives. The outcry from Senate Democrats and even a…

Keep kids out of politics

On Jan. 20, the nation watched as the country gained a new president. Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 45th president, a true shake up for Washington, D.C. for lack of a better term. The world tuned in…

Everyone’s body is beautiful in its own way

For generations there has been a stigma against nudity. It is seen as racy and sexual and the closest it comes to mainstream is its portrayal in men’s magazines. Nudity can be so much more though. The human body is…

Trump makes reasonable selection

Judge Neil Gorsuch of the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has been nominated by President Donald Trump to fill the late Antonin Scalia’s and Merrick Garland’s stolen Supreme Court seat. Finally, a white, male, Harvard Law School graduate will…