Students, faculty cheering end of College Hour this spring
"Since its inception in 2007, there has been a divide among faculty, students and staff over College Hour. "The theory behind College Hour makes sense. As Associate Provost Rameen Mohammadi pointed out in this week’s story, it gives commuters the…
Loose talk about Constitution demeans document
"In honor of Constitution Week, I want to talk about said Constitution. That seems appropriate seeing as it’s kind of a big deal in this country. "I don’t need to tell anyone that the Constitution is important and essential to…
No First Amendment for Craigslist
"Prior to the complete removal of their Adult Services section in the United States on September 3, Craigslist had temporarily covered the ad with a black bar containing the word "censored." While the company has yet to release a statement…
Obama, Democrats subject founding ideals to cruel, unusual punishment
"President Obama said in a radio interview in 2001 that stated, "the Constitution has generally been interpreted as a charter of negative liberties. It says what the states can’t do to you, says what the federal government can’t do to…
Constitution grants freedoms but also carries responsibilities
"Each year, on September 17th, all federally funded schools, colleges and universities celebrate "Constitution Day," on a commemoration of the day in 1787 when, after exhaustive (and exhausting) deliberation, our founders signed the document that would become the law of…
Bennigans rips off Emerald Isle while raking in green
"It’s a chilly St. Patrick’s Day night, and you’re walking down a cold and desolate road, seeking an Irish charm to satisfy your need for green. Block after block, street after street, and nothing is seemingly authentic enough to satisfy…
Student charged with felony for damage to police car
"Oswego State student Colby C. Nortz was arrested on the morning of Sept. 11 for damaging a police car while being arrested for knocking down barriers surrounding the construction project near Piez and Lee halls. "Nortz, 21, was charged with…
St. John Fisher spoils volleyball home opener
"The Lakers found themselves on the wrong side of the scoreboard Wednesday evening after their recent bout with St. John Fisher, losing 3-1. "St. John Fisher won the match three games to one, owing some of their success to Oswego…
Construction to re-route College Hour
"Faculty Assembly vote on May 3 suspended College Hour, beginning Spring 2011. " College Hour was instated in the spring of 2007 as a time period where no classes were scheduled so that students could attend a number of co-curricular…
Fantasy football robbing fans of team loyalty
"There use to be a time when you could sit down on Sunday, flip on the tube and watch your favorite NFL team. You would be devastated when they lose and euphoric when they win. Those were the days long…
