Oswego State esports team takes advantage of pandemic with virtual club
The Oswego State eSports Association has far and away had the most wins of any team located on the Oswego State campus this year. The club seems ideal to handle a situation like the pandemic, with all game action occurring…
Tanner Spink was born into hockey family; misses out on senior season
It was pretty obvious from the beginning that Tanner Spink was going to be a hockey player. Spink’s dad, Kenton, is the assistant general manager of the Cornwall Colts in the Central Canada Hockey League. Spink’s twin brothers — Tyson…
Green New Deal’s the answer
The United States has a long history with water and letting big companies willingly extract oil or gas from deep within the Earth’s surface. Water has always been something sacred and vital for humans. It runs through the veins of…
COVID-19 passport will not violate rights
With the rise of COVID-19 vaccinations and the return to a “normal” life, the concept of a COVID-19 vaccine passport gained traction on Twitter and other social media platforms. Some of these posts include calling these passports unconstitutional, citing privacy…
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, time to resign
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who many thought was a beacon of hope in the early days of the pandemic, must resign. Ten women have accused Cuomo of inappropriate sexual behavior. In this day, and with someone in as high of…
Legal weed, new way for equity
On Wednesday, March 31, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed new cannabis legislation which legalized recreational marijuana use for adults 21 years and older. This historical legislation comes after years of debate over economic and tax issues, as well as…
After 4 years at The Oswegonian, thank you
This is the column where I take a moment to reflect and say, “Thank you.” After April 1 came and went, I quickly realized that my time at SUNY Oswego is coming to a close. During my first column of…
Student Spotlight: That’s How it Gets You
Don’t walk under street lamps alone, especially if they’re blinking. Don’t look down hallways past midnight, even if you hear someone talking. Don’t look out windows when everyone else is asleep. Because that’s how it gets you. “Mr. Amsworth, what…
‘Moondance’ showcase’s Morrison’s iconic songwriting skills
Near the end of 1969, Van Morrison was a frustrated man. He already had a hit with the infectious “Brown Eyed Girl,” so stardom was on the way. After his first album, Morrison moved on to abstract jazz/folk with the…