SUNY tests new loan-monitoring program
SUNY is implementing a new program this year called “Smart Track” on many SUNY campuses to help students reduce their debt. “Smart Track” is currently being tested on pilot campuses. These campuses include Niagara County Community, Schenectady Community College, SUNY…
Great pumpkin festival
Families came out with their dogs and students from Oswego State came with friends to shop the outdoor boutiques and eat delicious goodies at Oswego County’s Great Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, Sept. 29. Companies such as Cam’s Pizza, Canale’s Restaurant,…
Civil War relived at fort
Men and women grouped up to participate in a re-enactment of a Civil War battle known as Secessionville at Fort Ontario Saturday Sept. 24. Dressed in authentic uniforms, people involved in the reenactment assumed the lifestyle of American soldiers during…
Alcohol poisoning, other issues explained: Real Talk with Shelly & Ted
Shelly Sloan is the Health Promotion Coordinator and Ted Winkworth is the Alcohol and Other Drug Program Coordinator. You can find them at The Lifestyles Center in Walker Health Center. Shelly received her Master’s Degree in Community Health Education and…
NHLPA will ultimately lose PR battle with fans during locked out season
This will be the first NHL lockout during the social media era, and ultimately the NHLPA will lose the PR battle with fans during the lockout. For fans it is very easy to side with the players, because fans identify…
Despite loss, US golf has bright future
The recent collapse of the United States golf team at the Ryder Cup was pretty embarrassing. The first embarrassment is the fact that we had a 10-6 lead going into Sunday and only needed to win four and tie one…
Great Lakes in our hands
“There’s nothing wrong with emotion, and there’s nothing wrong with an emotional connection to the Great Lakes.” This statement, boldly and passionately spoken by Lana Pollack, President of the Michigan Environmental Council, calls out to residents of the Great Lakes…
Immigration poorly understood by general public
We have all heard the age-old narrative: America is the land of hope and opportunity, and there is only so much hope and opportunity to go around. Thus, there are hoards of immigrants from Mexico constantly trying to sneak over…
“Bad bitch” sending wrong message
Artists like Drake, Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj have popularized the term “bad bitch,” and the females who use the term like to believe that it is a positive and acceptable term. As a young, educated female, I cannot help…
ROMNEY FLIPS BIG BIRD
Wednesday’s Presidential debate had everything from docile moderators, creepy Romney smiles and even a Big Bird reference. But the most important question is this, how close is the race now? Romney needed a big day and a poor showing from…
