The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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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…

Opinion

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…

Stanley responds to U.S. executive order

Students received an email from Oswego State President Deborah Stanley on Sunday responding to President Donald Trump’s recent executive order titled “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States.” The executive order, which was signed on Jan….

Oswego State president signs letter to Trump

Oswego State President Deborah Stanley recently signed an open letter to President Donald Trump urging him and the members of the United States Congress to have a future of clean energy. Stanley was among presidents and chancellors from more than…

New policy advocates for absent students

Dealing with a death in the family or a severe illness can be difficult for students. Oswego State’s Dean of Students office can help students with making academic arrangements. As of fall 2016, the Dean of Students office offers an…

Herbarium premieres in Shineman featuring plants dating back to 19th century

More than 50,000 dried and mounted plant specimens can be found in Oswego State’s newly opened herbarium in Shineman Center. Andrew Nelson, the project’s leader and retired Oswego State professor, said a herbarium is a museum collection of plants specimens….

Keynote speaker sends message of diversity

For 28 years, Oswego State has been home to the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. On Jan. 26, T.J. Holmes was the keynote speaker for this year’s celebration. Holmes took to the stage in the newly renovated Waterman Theatre…

Biomedical, health informatics graduate degree now being offered

As of spring 2017, students of Oswego State can take a new graduate degree, Biochemical and Health Informatics. The degree program has received funding from the SUNY 2020 Grant and the SUNY Performance Fund Grant. The degree contains three tracks:…