Director of Rice Creek Field Station remembered by Oswego community
Dr. Lucina Hernandez Laundre, the director of the Rice Creek Field Station, passed away on Oct. 10 after a long fight with cancer. Laundre, 53, had friends and family who gathered on Oct. 18 in the building she helped build…
Celebrate holiday safely
This will be our last issue before Halloween on Thursday, even though it does still seem far away at the moment. Surely you have already had thoughts on what costume to wear and what parties to attend. We, unfortunately, won’t…
Letter to the Editor
As many Oswego students may know, Benjamin Cornwell, our son, brother, friend, and former Oswego State freshman, died in a motorcycle accident this past September. Ben’s family wishes to thank everyone for their help and support during this difficult time…
Remember manners, respect classes
Professors have the right to be as formal or informal as they would like in the classes they teach. They can demand absolute authority in their classroom, they can be their students’ best friend in and out of class, or…
Social media then, now
The parameters for what is acceptable and unacceptable for Facebook usage have drastically changed since the creation of Facebook. In Facebook’s early development, it was used as a tool for fun. Users kept in touch with their friends and family….
Magazine covers up actress, raises body image questions
ELLE Magazine recently published a magazine cover displaying an image of actress Melissa McCarthy. It has caused a great amount of controversy since its publication. McCarthy is displayed in a large, bulky coat that covers her up almost completely, showing…
Time to buckle down as semester nears end
The calendar is shifting to November and suddenly everyone is realizing that the semester is quickly coming to a close. Depending on the midterm grades you have, you have two options: stay on the right track or hunker down and…
Pay kindness forward, preach equality
As October is coming to an end, so is the celebration of Pride month, but it doesn’t have to. Pride should be recognized throughout the whole year, if not recognized, then at least respected. Pride does not only apply to…
Guide to All Hallows’ Eve
Next week we all channel our inner spirits and celebrate Halloween! It’s the one night where it’s acceptable to dress up in costumes, or in any particular way, and to get away with it. Creativity and imagination comes alive during…
