Trump, please use clean energy
The future of clean energy is in doubt after controversial statements were released by the Trump administration last week. Government agencies related to science were told not talk to the press, post on social media or update their websites. This…
Conservatives lack knowledge on how to replace ObamaCare
“Repeal and replace Obamacare” has been the conservative rallying cry since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010. Democrats in Washington, D.C., have been losing Congressional seats in elections off of this “promise” alone. Republicans in Congress…
Protests mean more voices heard
The morning after Donald Trump took office as the 45th President of the United States, more than half a million Americans took to the streets of Washington, D.C. in a massive peaceful protest. The Women’s March on Washington was created…
On-campus involvement make for amazing life experiences
The start of a new semester is undoubtedly overwhelming. Adjusting to a new schedule, professors, classes and living environment upsets the familiarity that we grow accustomed to during our time away from school and can make for a chaotic transition…
Right to Die bill needed in New York
“How would you want to die?” It is a question all of us have asked, but few like to think about. While it is not something many feel comfortable discussing, it is a conversation that must be had. For the…
Faculty: we thank you
To the faculty and professional staff who signed the “Faculty and Professional Staff Statement on Harassment and Intimidation on Campus:” Thank you. Since the results of the presidential election were announced, tensions have been high around the Oswego State campus….
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…
