Live action âLilo & Stitchâ casting proves disastrous
The 2002 animated film âLilo & Stitchâ is the latest to be swallowed by Disneyâs remake craze. This would perhaps be acceptable if the casting was not, for the most part, a disaster. While the media giant managed to somewhat…
Editor-in-Chief’s column: Take over week successful: Chairs bought
I am not quite sure where to start but, hi, I am Ben Diamond, the former sports editor and incoming Editor-in-Chief for the 2023-2024 academic year. I am really excited to step into this position, and I am really happy…
Concerning fungus draws media attention, coincides with release of âThe Last of Usâ
On March 20, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a press release about concerns related to an âemerging fungus considered an urgent antimicrobial resistance threatâ called Candida auris (C. auris). The press release contains data from 2020…
Student petition calls for Black studies department
Unlike many of its peers in the SUNY system, SUNY Oswego does not have a Black studies major program, a fact that graduating senior Rickey Strachan is hoping to change with other studentsâ help. Inspired by Professor Kenneth Marshallâs Black…
Officer-in-Charge Toaleâs eligibility for presidency in question
SUNY Oswegoâs Officer-in-Charge Mary Toale is one of five presidential candidates potentially moving forward to the final round of interviews for the position, though as the only internal candidate, she has faced questions about whether she should have been able…
Exotic snacks available to local community at new downtown store
SNAX, a new downtown storefront that sells exotic snacks, hosted its grand opening ceremony on April 7. SNAXâs products range from gummy Skittles and peach-flavored Kit Kats to calamari squid-flavored potato chips and Japanese soda. Graham Barney, the owner, said…
Oswego County among least healthy counties in New York, according to report
Oswego County is ranked one of the least healthy counties in New York, according to a report by County Health Rankings and Roadmaps (CHR&R), a program by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. In 2023, CHR&R ranks Oswego County…
Quest allows students to showcase research
First launched in 1980 under the direction of Dr. Helen Bohmer Daly, Quest at SUNY Oswego stands as both an annual day-long gathering for the free exchange of academic knowledge and ideas between students and faculty members, and a nearly…
Humans can be cute sometimes
When humans are not committing felonies like armed robbery, kidnapping or homicide, they have more appropriate habits that can be perceived as cute. The following traditions, habits and tendencies are what makes a human being value life. Birthdays: One of…
Throwing away food is hurting our planet
It is common knowledge that humans contribute to climate change. When we think about how we contribute to it, it is easy to think of fossil fuels, deforestation or manufacturing. However, I do not think people think about how much…
