Senator Schumer launches campaign to address college costs
Recently, the topic of college affordability has been brought into the spotlight. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) has joined Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and other Senate Democrats to introduce legislation to help students in debt. According to the Institute for College Access…
Oswego State observes Black History Month
Marc Lamont Hill, host of BET News and the inaugural host of HuffPost Live, spoke on Wednesday, Feb. 17 as part of Oswego State’s observance of Black History Month. Hill was introduced by Kimberly Chung, senior at Oswego State,…
Office of Sustainability aims to reduce plastic waste
The Oswego State Office of Sustainability has partnered with the company, Cupanion for the RecycleMania competition this year, to reduce the number of disposable plastic water bottles on campus. Jamie Adams, the sustainability program coordinator, was introduced to Cupanion…
Grammys seen as popularity contest
The 58th annual Grammy awards happened on Monday. As a true music fan, I can honestly say it is not possible for me to care any less about the…
Snow “covered” cars cause fines, crashes
Spending a little more time brushing the snow off your car in the morning could become more beneficial for all drivers. Recently, four separate bills have been brought to the attention of lawmakers in New York…
Bracelet steps in as new form of energy
Caffeine-filled drinks are used to keep the nation moving. However, with the recent introduction of a caffeine bracelet, getting your daily dose of caffeine just became a lot easier. For 54 percent of Americans over age 18, having at least…
‘Right to die’ could become legal
The “right to die” in the United States has long been a controversial issue. Campaigns have sprouted vigorously within the last two decades, prompting discussion on what it means to be on the receiving end of the secobarbital or pentobarbital…
Beyoncé pushes political statement
The Super Bowl is a much-anticipated weekend for many people. It’s a time where the football fanatics, food lovers and music lovers come together and all agree on the same TV channel for once and no one complains about watching…
Positive alternative exists in modern music scene
On Monday, the music industry celebrated the 58th annual Grammy Awards. Artists such as Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Meghan Trainor were recognized. But away from the bright lights of the CBS broadcast, another genre known to its fans as…
DIVERSE SPEAKERS WELCOMED
February is Black History Month and Oswego State has been keeping with their recent trend of hosting diverse speakers with impressive credentials. Dr. Bernice A. King spoke at the beginning of the month. King is the daughter of Martin Luther…
