245 years.
Innocents were driven from sanctuary. They were accosted by the demands of a twisted society and subsequently condemned to a life of inferiority despite the mutual kinship people share as siblings of the human race. They were treated as…
Media’s questionable endorsement
The Atlantic has just endorsed Hillary Clinton for president of the United States in their most recent issue. While endorsing candidates is not new for newspapers and news magazines, this is only the third presidential candidate The Atlantic has…
No more kings or queens
Step aside kings and queens, it is time for gender-neutral royalty to have a chance up on stage. Appalachian State University in North Carolina has issued changes to its homecoming court policies to reflect the views and identities of everyone…
Sexual assault bills advocate for victims
California Gov. Jerry Brown recently signed into law Assembly Bill 2888 and Assembly Bill 701 in response to the public outcry over the lenient sentencing of Stanford swimmer Brock Turner after he was convicted of sexually assaulting an intoxicated and…
Clown trend hits Oswego State
Oswego State has not escaped the nationwide trend of unknown people dressing up as clowns, who are deemed “creepy” by those who witness it. Across the nation, people are wearing clown costumes, causing fear from those with clown phobias. According…
Second case of mumps confirmed on campus, both students had been vaccinated
On Oct. 8, students were notified by a campus-wide email that a second student had been tested positive for the mumps. “Given that the two students who have contracted mumps have received the MMR vaccination, we are reminded that the…
New administration begin roles serving campus
This year, Oswego State hired three new administrators: Walter Roettger, Wayne Westervelt and Mary Canale. Westervelt is Oswego State’s new chief communication officer and a member of President Deborah Stanley’s executive leadership team. Canale is interim vice president for development…
Webseries creator shares life experiences
Suzanne Johnson, a story lead for Pocket Gems’ Episode Interactive mobile gaming app, spoke to students about her career at 3 p.m on Oct. 10. in the Marano Campus Center Auditorium. Johnson is one of the many speakers traveling to…
Oswego State receives sponsorship for virtual reality research opportunities
Crytek, a German virtual reality company, has announced a sponsorship with Oswego State, providing virtual reality (VR) research opportunities and a human-computer interaction graduate program. VR is a computer-generated program that is viewed from specific headgear with a screen placed…
Campus recognizes custodians for service in academic, dorm buildings
Every year, Oct. 2 is a day of recognition for custodial workers. Custodial Staffs work behind the scenes by keeping schools, hospitals, offices, churches, museums and other buildings clean and running smoothly. According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, there…