Brockport presents test for Oswego State
Twenty-five minutes into the 2017 matchup between the Oswego State men’s hockey team and The College at Brockport, 736 teddy bears were sent flying onto the ice for the Lakers’ annual Teddy Bear Toss. The Lakers went on to win…
Transfer from OCC brings leadership to Laker’s team
Samantha Britton is one of the biggest weapons on the offensive side of the basketball. The junior from Buffalo, New York, is averaging just over 10 points per game. “So far in a Laker uniform, she has played really well…
Plattsburgh State makes mark on Div. III women’s hockey
Dominance—that is one way to describe Plattsburgh State’s reign on NCAA Div. III women’s hockey, and that may be putting it lightly. Since 2007, the Cardinals have captured six national championships. That span included four in a row from 2014…
Trigger warnings not disruptive of movie content
Trigger warnings are a staple to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all viewers while causing no inconvenience. A trigger warning message does not get in the way of a film. It does not take anything away from the…
Disney attempting to redefine live-action
Over the last couple years, Disney has made a habit of remaking its animated classics as live-action films, with some of its most recent efforts consisting of “Maleficent,” “Cinderella,” “The Jungle Book” and last year’s “Beauty and the Beast.” All…
Staff Editorial
The Oswegonian, an independent, student-run organization, provides the Oswego State campus and the city of Oswego with current and compelling articles weekly. It is through the hard work of the staff that these 2,500 issues are able to be distributed…
Forcing hugs on children disrespectful
Children, especially around the holidays, are expected to provide physical displays of affection to family members. It does not matter to the parent if the child is comfortable with that or how close they are to the family member. Each…
Winter season for holidays of all denominations
‘Tis the season for twinkling lights, decorated evergreen trees, joyous occasions and the juvenile debate between greetings: “happy holidays” or “merry Christmas.” It is no question nor problem that the U.S. has, in general, become much more inclusive and conscious…
Children at school to learn, not survive
The Columbine shooting took place in 1999. Fifty shootings later, a former student of Parkland High School in Florida killed 17 students and teachers. This prompted the March For Our Lives, a march on D.C. led by some of the…
GM disappoints with electric cars
This week, General Motors announced it will be closing five of its production plants in the northern U.S., including one in Ottawa, Canada. The timing of the closing of these plants, as well as the other changes GM is making…
