Think big picture in modern politics
I grew up in a conservative household, and the effects of my upbringing are still strong in me. I learned that life started at conception and that all abortion in any form was completely wrong, that homosexuality was a sin…
Hurricanes’ new marketing flawed, but will pay dividends
Apparently Hurricanes Bar has decided to change its game plan for the rest of the semester. Last Thursday the Oswego bar posted this on its Facebook page: “TONIGHT FREE COVER FOR 21+! $10 for 19-20 ALL NIGHT! DJ_SWANN will be…
Scouts’ honor?
As the Supreme Court hears arguments on the validity of gay marriage, there is another battle that could affect one storied organization: the Boy Scouts of America. The policy of the Boy Scouts is to deny membership to young men…
Social media activism vital for change
What do you call pink, red and white all over? My Facebook feed last week, and apparently, mine wasn’t the only one. A day before the Supreme Court was slated to hear arguments on two cases related to same-sex marriage…
Rutgers basketball coach fired; AD, president should be next
On Wednesday morning, Rutgers University fired its men’s head basketball coach, Mike Rice, after videos of him assaulting and demeaning players were shown on ESPN on Tuesday. The videos showed Rice yelling obscenities and homophobic slurs at his players, as…
Scary movies have lost their scary, must recapture old charm
I was never able to walk down the Halloween aisle in a Walmart or even enter a costume store when I was younger; to this day it still causes me extreme discomfort. I am the kind of man who watches…
Viscomi named new Oswego State athletic director
Since former Director of Athletics Tim Hale retired unexpectedly before the 2012 fall semester, Oswego State’s athletic program has been searching for his replacement. As of June 1, the search will officialy be over. Current Hilbert College Athletic Director and…
Freshman bursting onto scene
Although the Oswego State women’s lacrosse team is just 3-4 overall to start this season, the team does have one major positive early in 2013 season. Freshman sensation Erannan Shattuck has burst onto the scene in her first season with…
Men’s tennis ready to go
After a short and disappointing fall season, the Oswego State men’s tennis team returns to action for the spring portion of its schedule. The Lakers went 1-3 in the fall, and are looking to improve upon that mark in their…
Intramural sports report
The regular season in the spring indoor soccer league at Oswego State has finished, and teams have now advanced on into the playoffs. There were several teams that stood out and had outstanding regular seasons, with hopes of a championship…
