N-word should never be spoken, period
The N-word. What can be said about it? It is a nihilistic word that was formed out of hatred and oppression, ultimately utilized to label and dehumanize an entire group of people. It is an instigative word that elicits negative…
Food pantry helps students, gets them involved in community
Oswego State is working to relieve some of the stress from college students’ budgets during the holiday season by offering a food pantry on campus. The pantry was opened in October and provides food, toiletries and winter clothing to meet…
Castro’s death stirs emotions
How does one accurately describe the legacy of the infamous Fidel Castro? Many are left to answer this question as the former Cuban president passed away on Nov. 25 at the age of 90. Castro’s death was polarizing to say…
Mandatory fee deemed unfair for students who dislike sports
Tuition is the universal nightmare of college students from coast to coast. Whether someone attends an Ivy League university or a state school, just seeing the word FAFSA in an email can make any collegiate cringe. Everyone has all heard…
Make sure trending stories are real
“Trump Supporter Stabbed by 21-Year-Old Black Man,” “Pope Francis Endorses Bernie Sanders for President,” everyone knows the headlines. This sort of “fake news” headlines flooding Facebook newsfeeds have come under close scrutiny recently for their influence on this year’s election. …
Family, food more important than debates during dinner
Next week, Oswego State students will be flocking home to celebrate Thanksgiving, the marvelous holiday where families gather around the table to demolish a 20-pound turkey. There is nothing that compares to seeing relatives and busting out the fancy dishware…
Respect holiday break
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, Thanksgiving is celebrated as a legal holiday for people to be thankful for what they have, yet the traditional family turkey dinner is not always the story for some Oswego State students. Whether it is because…
Trump’s speech lacks meaning
On his way to becoming president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump once made a vow to “protect our LGBTQ citizens from the violence and oppression of the hateful, foreign ideology.” Trump’s vow came in July, a full month after…
Student protests show need for unity, not division at college
Last week’s election left half the country emotional, unstable and concerned for their well-being.  Donald Trump becoming our president-elect stirred hatred, fear and disbelief across the U.S. Riots and protests broke out among anti-Trump groups, blocking streets and flooding college…
Major study ends for good reason
Controversy has been stirred among women over the recent conclusion of a male birth control study. Papers, magazines and news sources alike have claimed the study was shut down because of the “whining of men regarding needless side effects.” Any…
