The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Opinion

Super Bowl ads are broken, AI is not fixing them

Whassup, the Budweiser frogs, puppy monkey baby, where’s the beef
all of these are examples of some of the most iconic Super Bowl commercials. What happened to the game I love? We are about two weeks coming off the Super Bowl…

Pain transformed to passion: Maya Angelou’s Story

A monumental poet by name of Maya Angelou, spoke life into the words that she wrote. With her deep philosophical meanings she was able to leave a legacy throughout the years leaving many able to relate to her.  Angelou was…

Epstein files evoke worldwide shock

Desensitization is a drug and we are all suffering from the side effects. Within the passing months, the news has been especially dark, filling our screens with the first batch of redacted files from Jeffrey Epstein’s array of documents, photos…

Human rights should not be up for debate

With the outrage on both political sides about opposing issues, it is safe to say Immigrations and Custom Enforcement (ICE) is not an inherently political issue, it is a human rights issue. It is normal for a politician (such as…

‘Southern Fried Rice’ gratifies cultural misrepresentation

The release of the new show, “Southern Fried Rice,” has amassed unrelenting controversy about the representation, or lack thereof, of race in television shows. While the show plays with intercultural themes, it portrays them to the audience poorly. Between the…

Everyone should seek higher education

In recent years, there has been much discourse about the importance of getting a college degree. While college degrees were praised a couple of years ago, the narrative has since changed. There have been recurring disagreements about needing a college…

Unpopular opinions slowly dying in society

In our current society, broadcasting opinions online is not only normalized, but easily digestible for content consumers. When a new opinion is produced, especially if extremely controversial, media consumers often watch “think pieces” from various creators that further builds viewers’…

Grammys remain relevant after years of success

The Grammy Awards remain one of the most visible events in the music industry, but their role as the ultimate seal of quality has always been debatable. For me, the Grammys still hold relevance in terms of industry recognition and…

Pantera at SPAC; return of cowboys from hell

This past week, on Sept. 9, heavy metal giants, Pantera, made their long-awaited return to Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center. The concert, originally scheduled for July, was one of the best I have seen in a while. This tour, their…

Ariana Grande fans should be granted tour tickets

Ariana Grande announced her mini tour Aug. 28, and 10 million people signed up for pre-sale. The pre-sale opened Sept. 9. With limited showings and seats, the Ticketmaster pre-sale truly felt like a war. Ticketmaster has gone under fire a…