Letter to the Editor – 11/18/2011
As a graduate of Syracuse University’s S.I. School of Communication (magazine journalism, class of 1981), I was struck by the incomplete and somewhat slack reporting by Timothy James. Fact checking, and clarification of facts is essential in the field of…
The Hero with a Thousand Faces
Every story has a hero, a character that undergoes some sort of transformation or change as a result of the story’s plot. This is no accident, as Joseph Campbell proposes in his 1949 book “The Hero with a Thousand Faces.”…
At Home: A Short History of Private Life
Generally, I am in the minority when it comes to Bill Bryson’s works, preferring “Notes from a Small Island,” to his more acclaimed books like “A Walk Through The Woods.” His reputation is built on travel and his unquenchable curiosity…
Lord of the Flies
I’ll be honest. I really don’t read for pleasure. The majority of the books I have read have been the result of four years of high school English class and a few more years of English classes at Oswego State….
Legal, moral ramifications of mandatory registry
A recent email notification left many students wondering about the lag in the laws devoted to tracking those convicted of sexual crimes. The notification was sent on Nov. 4, more than two months after the start of the semester, informing…
Hydrofracking: the controversy
Because of the high demand for natural gas, the controversial process known as hydrofracking has created thousands of jobs. Yet environmentalists argue that long-term negative effects outweigh the short-term economical gain. The term hydrofracking comes from a procedure officially known…
Departmental changes in Hewitt; Campus Center additions under consideration
Set to become the new base for the communication department, Hewitt Union is becoming less and less a casual place for students to hangout, causing a clamor for a space they can call their own. The Campus Concept Committee, which…
African wildlife restoration
Scientists have taken measures to protect and maintain the wildlife in Angola and South Africa, as much of the wildlife is eaten for food, big cats are in danger of extinction and rhinos are killed for their horns. Wouter van…
Sustainability minor aids green initiative
A new sustainability studies minor offers a structured yet flexible way for students to learn about sustainability in several disciplines, said Rhonda Mandel, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The minor brings together classes from 10 disciplines…
Meditation workshop offers breath of fresh air, clear outlook
In Zen, meditation helps return a person to oneness and suppress the ego. More than 100 students crammed into room 114 of the Campus Center for a Zen workshop instructed by Shinge Roko Sherry Chayat Roshi, abbot of the Zen…
