The Oswegonian

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Month: March 2012

Sports

Rollercoaster season ends

The Oswego State women’s basketball team ended its season last week, finishing with an overall record of 12-14, which grabbed the team a spot in the SUNYAC playoffs. The season began with the Lakers winning seven of their first 10…

Sports

Lakers shoot for Frozen Four

When the hockey gods came up with the SUNYAC Championship, they meant for Oswego State and SUNY Plattsburgh to play in it; it’s just the way “it ought to be.” And lo and behold, that is what we have. The…

Opinion

When pointing fingers about gas prices, look to Obama

Have you been to the pumps lately? Gas prices have been rising for 21 consecutive days. Never before has the price of gas been this high for this time of year. We are used to a rise in gas prices…

Opinion

Lent ideas for Christian companies

A week and a half ago, many Christians across the world ushered in Lent. Lent is the 40 days leading up to Easter when many Christians attempt to show solidarity with Christ’s journey through the deserts of the Middle East…

Opinion

Mormons try to baptize Anne Frank, again

When I recall a person in history who was a symbol of the Holocaust as well as a source of inspiration, the first person who comes to mind is Anne Frank. Anne Frank was 12 years old when the anti-Semitic…

Opinion

Iran threats sound too familiar for American defense

Run for the hills! Iran has nuclear weapons and is only hours away from destroying the United States, overthrowing our government and forcing the entire country to practice Sharia law or to be publicly executed! They’re going to invade Israel,…

In the Office

For me, no second-guessing Laker pride

Having pride in one’s university can be the difference between having a memorable four-year college experience and living through what seems like an endless nightmare. For me, I wasn’t sure if I’d have any Oswego State pride by the time…

Staff Editorial

Marriage Equality has merit

If the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, then the way to an American voter’s heart is through the wallet. At least this year, judging by the way political candidates stumble over themselves to mention the economy…

News

Geothermal wells reduce fuel need

Oswego State finished 240 geothermal wells to heat and cool the new Science and Engineering Innovation Corridor to reduce fossil-fuel energy costs and support green energy, in an effort to reduce fossil-fuel energy. President Deborah F. Stanley took a role…

News

Safety concerns prevent pro MMA

The sport of mixed martial arts (MMA) is growing rapidly in the U.S. Its increasing popularity through promotion companies such as the UFC and Strikeforce has reached fans everywhere. Three states however, including New York, deem professional mixed martial arts…