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Month: October 2012

In the Office

Immigration poorly understood by general public

We have all heard the age-old narrative: America is the land of hope and opportunity, and there is only so much hope and opportunity to go around. Thus, there are hoards of immigrants from Mexico constantly trying to sneak over…

In the Office

“Bad bitch” sending wrong message

Artists like Drake, Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj have popularized the term “bad bitch,” and the females who use the term like to believe that it is a positive and acceptable term. As a young, educated female, I cannot help…

Staff Editorial

ROMNEY FLIPS BIG BIRD

Wednesday’s Presidential debate had everything from docile moderators, creepy Romney smiles and even a Big Bird reference. But the most important question is this, how close is the race now? Romney needed a big day and a poor showing from…

Sports

Wizards fight for playoffs

Rugby is the ultimate team sport. Team chemistry is crucial in order to be successful. The Oswego State Wizards are aware of that, and have been working on that aspect all season. “In order for it to work on the…

Sports

Campus Recreation Sports Report

In the outdoor soccer league co-ed recreational division, The Fat and the Furious trumped Oswego Odyssey, 5-3. Scoring four of the five goals, MVP Nick Blakesless helped bring the team’s overall record to 4-1. Haters Gonna Hate also secured a…

Sports

Unlikely path to captain

Oswego State volleyball captain Chelsea Crump has had a captaincy unlike any other. Her volleyball career began at Sandy Creek Central High School by making her varsity team in 10th grade, and she quickly fell in love with the game….

Sports

Keeper ending career

Oswego State goalie Emily Varonier took the unconventional route to becoming one of the leaders on the Oswego Women’s soccer team. Varonier, a senior from Miller Place, N.Y. came to Oswego State her junior season, and was given a chance…

Opinion Web Exclusive

October

October is upon us yet again. Autumn has always been my favorite season and October is smack dab in the middle of the season. From my window I can see the leaves of the maple tree across the street just…

Sports Web Exclusive

Cabrera is the “Most Valuable” player

In 1947, Boston Red Sox slugger Ted Williams hit for a .343 average with 32 home runs and 114 runs batted in. He led the American League in all three categories which constituted him for the rare and prestigious Triple…

Laker Review

Green Day shows consistency with ‘¡Uno!’

With a career spanning 25 years already, eight previous studio albums, side project The Foxboro Hot Tubs and even their own Rock Band videogame, Green Day has had quite a journey so far. Since “21st Century Breakdown” was released in…