The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 23, 2024

Year: 2017

Bitcoin currency represents future for investors, consumers

Bitcoin is finally going mainstream, sort of. Unfortunately, since people did catch on early enough, they would be millionaires by now. Fortunately, people can potentially make up for that. No joke. This is Bitcoin. Bitcoin is the world’s first major…

Merge could corner media market

The AT&T and Time Warner merger is dangerous for media consumers and the media industry and shows that companies are not only money-hungry, but are also paying as much as they need to gain control over content. According to Bloomberg…

Internet freedom hangs in balance

One worry among many with Donald Trump’s presidency becoming increasingly pressing is the net neutrality rules. In 2015, millions of people advocated for the Federal Communications Commission to add in net neutrality rules that keep the internet free and open,…

Cuomo prescribes ineffective treatment for opioid crisis

The opioid epidemic in this country has claimed the lives of enough people already. Now it is time to put a stop to the frequent abuse of perscription painkillers. Due to the unfortunate opioid crisis throughout the country, New York…

Hidden costs in Black Friday deals

Many thought the online retail industry’s rapid insertion into our everyday shopping routines would turn Black Friday into a craze of the past. Deal-obsessed shopaholics would no longer need to camp outside Best Buy on Thanksgiving afternoon because a better…

‘Justice League’ finally shines light on DC Universe

“Justice League” is half directed by Zack Snyder (“Sucker Punch”), and the other is directed by Joss Whedon (“The Avengers”). It marks the perennial coming together of heroes that DC and Warner Bros. have been trying to get together in…

‘Mudbound’ has everything awards films should have, just does not click

Rating: 3 / 5 stars Mudbound, directed by Dee Rees (“Bessie”), is a post-Civil War story that once again deals with the issue that Hollywood refuses to let die: Racism. In a World War II-infused U.S. south, two families, the…

Laker Gameday Preview: Men’s basketball at Nazareth College

Despite a disappointing 0-2 start on the season for Oswego State men’s basketball, they were able to pick up their first victory of the season in an 82-66 road win over Clarkson University. Now they will have a chance to…

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Lakers Gameday Preview: Women’s hockey vs. Williams College

Last Time Out The Oswego State Lakers and Williams College Ephs played against each other on Nov. 25, resulting in a shutout victory for the Ephs. Abby Brustad had a hat-trick in the 5-0 victory on Saturday. Mariah Madrigal missed…

Lakers Gameday Preview: Women’s hockey vs. Williams College

Last Time Out The Oswego State Lakers women’s ice hockey team came off a tough weekend against No. 2/2 Plattsburgh State Cardinals. Both games, the Lakers were shutout, losing 4-0 at the Cardinals’ rink. A notable injury came on the…