Erase discrimination from society
Michigan State University announced that this coming fall whiteboards outside students’ dorms will be banned after students were left feeling harassed due to pictures and statements left on them. The banning of these whiteboards is a step in the right…
Participate in Day without Women, let voices be heard
Since 1909, March 8 has been designated as International Women’s Day. The day grew out of marches where women demanded better hours, better pay and the right to vote. Since then, it has been used to draw attention to many…
Books offer solace away from textbooks
I was never the biggest bookworm growing up and it was not often you would find my head shoved into a million pages of text, unaware of my surroundings and the outside world, diluted to what the plot of my…
Immigration arrests go too far
How safe is safe? With President Donald Trump making good on his campaign promises, a new wave of immigration arrests have been made in 11 states this week, with 40 in New York City alone. Increasing numbers of immigrants are…
Broken elevators not big problem, plan ahead or take stairs instead
Many students who have lived in a dorm know the feeling; just out of lunch with only 10 minutes to get to class, but you forgot something on the fifth, eighth or maybe the 10th floor. So you wait patiently…
Stop domestic abuse, speak out
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, an idea brought about to address the epidemic of domestic violence in the United States. In the U.S., three out of four parents have never talked to their children about domestic violence and…
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…
