Old threats exist between U.S., Russia
We recently just saw the 25th anniversary of the tearing down of the Berlin Wall, the symbol of the Cold War, the quarrel that defined the second half of the 20th century. Though the Soviet Union has ceased to exist…
New no-texting initiative
The last time I sat down to watch TV was about a week ago and I saw a commercial that has the potential to change the U.S. Demi Lovato, the famous actress and singer did a commercial to support safe…
Anti-semitism continues to linger
Lately, there have been many reports of increasing anti-Semitism around the world, especially in Europe. I cannot help but find this anti-Semitism shocking and disheartening–but most of all, alarming. Surely no one could forget what sparked the horrific event that…
Kim Kardashian reveals all in spread
Kim Kardashian has never let her fans down, even with one scandal after the next. On Nov. 12, Kardashian “broke the Internet” with 6.6 million views on Paper Magazine. Her seductive, provocative and rather controversial photographs created a stir of…
Inclination to write continues
For better or worse, The Oswegonian has played a major role in my life for most of the last five years. It was the first student organization I joined back in the fall ‘10 semester, and it’s by far the…
Student protest shows unity
Over two weeks ago, students at Syracuse University held a rally to air problems they hold with the administration of the university. Called the Diversity and Training Rally (DAT Rally), the rally was sparked after students realized that campus officials…
Chirstmas music during Thanksgiving
It’s that time of year again—Christmas time. Actually, no; it’s Thanksgiving time. Those premature jingle bells you may be hearing—whether in your residence hall, in a store while shopping or even on your walk to the Marano Campus Center as…
College offers many outlets, take advantage while you can
Oswego State is a liberal arts college. What this implies is that I was supposed to become a well-rounded student after attending this university. I thought about this in my capstone class as my professor proposed a last assignment. The…
Bill Cosby rape allegations resurface after years of silence
Barbara Bowman, an artist, claims that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted her when she was 17 in 1985. Her allegations are one of numerous accusations of sexual abuse against Cosby while he was mentoring her. Bowman claims that she told her…
Laker Ledger: Health, defense crucial on road to Minneapolis
It has only been two years since the Lakers were on their current pace through five games, and that much more experienced team lost in the national championship. The Oswego State faithful need to pump the brakes and see where…
