The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 29, 2024

Year: 2012

Opinion

Biden, Ryan trade punches in debate

If the most powerful man in the country is the president, what does that make the vice-president? It could be argued that he is the second most powerful man. This makes sense when you take into account if the president…

Opinion

Racing unpopular due to misconceptions

Racing is a sport that has been misconstrued by many. As a race car driver myself I do not take offense to anyone that does not like racing, because for the most part they are just misinformed or have been…

Opinion

After recent proposal, end of lockout in sight

The latest rounds of the NHL CBA negotiations look very promising after the league stepped up to the plate by presenting a legitimate offer that should help end the lockout. The league proposed a six-year CBA, with a mutual option…

Opinion

Assassination controversy

It is coming to light that President Obama’s administration may very well be involved in the biggest cover-up in our nation’s history. On Sept. 11, 2012, the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya was attacked and Ambassador Chris Stevens along with…

Opinion

Electronic cigarettes included in 2014 ban: Real Talk with Shelly & Ted

Shelly Sloan is the Health Promotion Coordinator and Ted Winkworth is the Alcohol and Other Drug Program Coordinator. You can find them at the Lifestyles Center in Walker Health Center. Shelly received her Master’s Degree in Community Health Education and…

In the Office

Go to polls with best intentions in mind

As Americans, we are responsible for our country, its safety and its stability. We should not forget this on Nov. 6 when we head to the polls. This nation was formed for the people, by the people, but cannot continue…

Staff Editorial

ORGANIZATIONAL UNITY

The Oswegonian is hectic on Thursday nights—and that is an understatement. Between writing, editing, layout, more editing and the plethora of other various tasks that consume our time, it takes a special group of college students to complete these tasks…

Laker Review

‘Argo’ proves Ben Affleck top director

With controversial comedies like “Tropic Thunder” or silent films like “The Artist,” Hollywood in recent years has managed to both poke fun at itself and travel back in time with nostalgia. Ben Affleck’s latest directorial effort, “Argo,” is another movie…

Laker Review

‘Crooked Arrows’ land in Oswego with cast members

Screenwriter and former Oswego State faculty member Brad Riddell returned to the college to screen his latest movie, “Crooked Arrows” in the Hewitt Union Ballroom on Tuesday. Riddell, accompanied by director Steve Rash, co-producer Ernie Stevens and actors Tyler Hill…

Laker Review

Ellie Goulding caters to everyone with ‘Halcyon’

Few could predict a more meteoric rise to stardom than that of Ellie Goulding. Her demure cover of Elton John’s “Your Song” and her sleeper hit “Lights” brought her international acclaim and even garnered her an invitation to play at…