Colleges must provide women better access to tampons, pads
“It’s a necessity, rather than a luxury.” This was said by Brown University’s president of the Undergraduate Council of Students, Viet Nguyen. Brown University began offering free feminine hygiene products in their bathrooms in response to a student-led call to…
Awareness significant for help
While sexual assault is always deserving of attention, it is worth reinforcing the significance of Title IX during the month of April which is sexual assault awareness month. Title IX is often portrayed as just another antiquated federal law that…
Pepsi’s commercial leaves bad taste with social justice allies
The new Pepsi ad quickly took a turn for the worse. More than likely, the creators had good intentions, an idea of bringing people together, but the ad fell through with that. The ad, which stars Kendall Jenner and shows…
O’Reilly deserves repercussions
Host of the award-winning Fox News show, “The O’Reilly Factor,” Bill O’Reilly, should face the repercussions of his actions. Recently, The New York Times uncovered that O’Reilly had been accused of sexually or verbally harassing five women while working at…
Substance Abuse Ravages Oswego County
Drugs are a universal problem. Whether they are illicit or just tobacco, people get addicted and suffer the consequences. It is not just adults; teenagers can fall victim too. In New York State, 4.5 percent of residents aged 12 to…
Louis C.K. follows comedian trend by releasing Netflix special
Louis C.K. is one of the biggest names in comedy today. After taking some time off from the stage to focus on his deal with the FX networks, he is back with a new Netflix special, “2017.” Netflix’s original comedy…
Last town hall raises issues of protecting international, undocumented students
Oswego State President Deborah Stanley held her last town hall meeting of the semester discussing issues and topics with faculty, staff and students on April 6, in the Marano Campus Center Auditorium. A continuing topic brought up by Stanley was…
SAF, Title IX boosts ‘It’s On Oz’ campaign
The United States Justice Department released a report in the fall of 2014 that said about 20 percent of all sexual assaults on college campuses go unreported. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and numerous organizations from across the country…
Free tuition becomes reality
New York is the first state in the country that will be providing middle class families with free tuition starting in fall 2017, provided they work in state after graduation. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a piece of legislation Wednesday enacting…
Rice Creek Field Station receives grant increase
The Rice Creek Field Station recently saw an increase to an existing grant, allowing them to increase services for public education, student research and weekend programs. This grant, administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic…
