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More journalism classes beneficial for future

As I am in the process of registering for classes for the fall semester of my senior year, I find myself wishing that the college offered more journalism classes. After the fall of 2016, I will be completely done with…

Opinion Staff Editorial

NEW YORK PRIMARY UPON US

The 2016 presidential election has been coming across our TV screens and blowing up our social media feeds for months. But all our experiences have been at arm’s length. For the next few weeks, upstate New York will take center…

Opinion

Blackboard proves essential for students

Oswego State switched from using Angel to Blackboard in September 2015. Students and faculty alike were both reluctant and relieved over the change. Professors had been using Angel since 2007 to post grades, assignments and inform students about class news….

Opinion

Texting while walking could cost you

New Jersey Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt has been gaining attention recently after introducing a measure that would ban walking while texting and baring the use of electronic communication devices unless they are hands free on public roads. All you can really…

Opinion

Trump thinks of new ways to punish women

Donald Trump is at it again with yet another heinous statement regarding women. The pro-life republican candidate recently stated that if abortion was to be outlawed that there should be some form of punishment for women who decide to get…

Opinion

March Madness lives on for ‘Cuse

Some considered them the underdogs. Many thought that the men’s team wouldn’t even make the tournament. However, this year’s NCAA Tournament, known as March Madness, has held nothing but surprises along the way. Syracuse University is now only the fourth…

Opinion

#WeAreNotThis shows LGBTQ support

After North Carolina held a special session that passed the controversial bill regarding LGBT accommodations, the Twittersphere broke out into a frenzy and the hashtag #WeAreNotThis began trending. On March 23, North Carolina’s legislator convened for a special meeting regarding…

In the Office Opinion

Graduation approaches, experience feels slim

With graduation less than 50 days away, the experience section on my resume seems to appear smaller and smaller each time I glance at it. I’ve completed great and enlightening internships, written countless bylines and have worked tremendously hard as…

Opinion

Ozfest: remain positive

The Student Association (SA) and the Student Association Programming Board (SAPB) announced the performers on Wednesday for the OzFest spring concert.  The reaction, for the most part, has been anything but positive. Flo Rida, Dej Loaf, Rich Homie Quan and…

Opinion

Conspiracies remove focus from election

As the 2016 presidential election approaches this November, it seems that current candidates of both parties are making headlines daily.  Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and Buzzfeed are constantly flooded with thoughts on the individuals who may one…