The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Opinion

Charlie Kirk’s controversial comments exposed after death

No one deserves to be shot to death. Murder is horrific. Charlie Kirk’s life was valuable. Kirk’s words were harmful and cruel. He recently said, “I think it’s worth it to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every…

Katseye breaks internet with GAP ad

It all started when American Eagle made a seemingly innocuous reel post on their Facebook back in July of this year. The short 15-second clip features a full-body pan of Sydney Sweeney, former “Euphoria” star, lounging in a two-piece jeans…

Dining hall website should go back to normal

I strongly dislike the new website for the dining halls. First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge the time and effort the creator put into creating the website. Creating one is not an easy task and they should be…

Semester guide: exploring different study methods

Welcome to all new and returning students, happy fall semester! Transitioning from summer fun to coursework can be a brutal adjustment, especially if you are not familiar with different study methods to keep yourself on track. Here are a couple…

First time living off-campus should be interesting

We made it Lakers… This is the first publication of the 2024 fall semester year! If you are reading this, you are now three weeks into school and it is absolutely the best time to be a college student. It…

Certain figures do not deserve their fame 

The internet has been good at giving random people fame and attention for doing and saying funny things for a long time, including the Vine days. Recently, Haliey Welch has received a lot of attention and millions of followers for…

My last issue: reflecting on this year’s journey 

After two great semesters as the editor-in-chief of The Oswegonian, this is the last editor-in-chief column I am going to write with Takeover Week  taking place over the final issue of the semester.  I have learned a lot as the…

Finding the right major requires more effort than ever

As children, we would prance around our rooms, closely following the subtle steps of the instructors on our television screens, or happily cook beside our parents, dreaming of owning our own restaurant. It would come as a shock that many…

AI-Driven EdTech: cause for concern 

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in educational technology (EdTech) has brought unparalleled convenience and efficiency to classrooms worldwide. However, as we embrace these advancements, it is crucial to recognize the significant challenges they pose to the autonomy and professional…

Changes in dining hall hours spark controversy

In mid-August at the brink of the fall 2023 semester, Executive Director of Auxiliary Services Stephen McAfee announced SUNY Oswego’s new dining center hours. Despite half of the Auxiliary Services Board of Directors being composed of  numerous students,  including myself,…