Fair weather friendships no match for stressors of college
Friends are great. It’s always nice knowing that you have people you can talk to if you’re having a rough day. But how many friends are too many? In elementary, middle and high school, you could have all the friends…
Proposed Pell Grant cuts $3 million from students
Changes in Pell Grants remain uncertain with President Barack Obama and the House of Representatives still disputing the details of the proposal. Obama’s plan would not reduce Pell grants, but would cut summer funding while the House plan would cut…
Don’t blame labor for budget
The state of Wisconsin is grounding its children, taking away their dessert and packing on extra chores. The punishment probably belongs to the kid next door, and it comes with a bitter message, ‘this is good for you.’ The adolescents…
Hair falls for cancer cure
"More than 74 people went bald for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation Monday in an effort to combat cancer. Residents from all over Oswego County gathered in the Campus Center at Oswego State to shave their heads and raise money for…
Eager viewers should pass on ‘Hall Pass’
" "Every so often, a new film concept comes along with funny ideas and good morals. Then the producers get a hold of it, smack it with a big stick, get rid of all, if any, original and funny ideas…
Public sector unions always a bad idea
"In Wisconsin, a state usually known for its modest residents and voluminous cheese production, an altogether different story has been unfolding for two weeks now. "Spirited screams of "Shame, shame, shame, shame," have echoed from the state assembly chamber. Protesters…
In Libya, Gaddafi clings to power as revolution threatens desert empire
"Muammar Gaddafi’s time as leader of Libya is nearing its end. News sources report that Tripoli is surrounded by anti-government forces, elements of the Libyan air force have defected to neighboring countries and Colonel Gaddafi himself has had to turn…
Oswego weather can be hard to predict
"On Feb. 18 the weather permitted anyone in New York to walk out with just a hooded sweatshirt instead of a winter jacket. At Oswego State, students could finally walk to class with ease. It was one of the few…
Bed Bath & Beyond, Blockbuster set to close their Oswego doors in mid-March
"Two major corporate businesses are closing Oswego locations as the number of local shoppers taking their business to online and community stores has increased. "Bed Bath & Beyond and Blockbuster will be closing in mid-March, so residents will have to…
Science Café
A Sustainable Agriculture presentation will be held on Thursday, March 3 and will host a panel with local and statewide professionals. Oswego State’s Science Café, composed of Oswego faculty, students, staff and community members, is hosting the event, according to…
