The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Nov. 5, 2024

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Year: 2022

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SUNY Oswego theater department hosts staged reading of Gina Femia production

On Oct. 7 and 8, SUNY Oswego’s theater department will host a staged reading of “I F*cking Hate Shakespeare,” written by Gina Femia. The production is directed by Steve Mazzoccone, a visiting assistant professor of acting and directing.  The play…

Students spending has decreased more than 50% over last 15 years  

College students have been reducing their class material spending steadily during the last decade.  According to STATISTA, the average spending in U.S. dollars has decreased approximately 52% since 2007 reaching a low of $339 in 2021-2022 from the peak of…

Annual Pumpkin Fest returns to city of Oswego

The Oswego chapter of the YMCA held its annual Pumpkin Festival on Oct. 1 and 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at Washington Square Park. The Pumpkin Festival, which is co-sponsored by the City of Oswego, included…

Kids Tech offers learning experience for college, grade school students 

One local program is bringing college and grade-school students together for a mutual learning experience. This project is part of the Kids Tech program. The goal is to teach young children about the technology field while also giving technology education…

Deaths of queen and Gorbachev represent end of era

On Aug. 30, Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev passed away in a hospital in Moscow at the ripe old age of 91.  Gorbachev served as the leader of the Soviet Union and as the General Secretary of the Communist Party from 1985…

Russia unable to manage its large military

The Russian Federation has one of the largest militaries on the planet, but in the past year, they have proved themselves rather incapable of managing it. Bogged down by the much smaller yet more capable and courageous Ukrainian Army, the…

Dunkin’ reigns superior due to flavors, cost

Dunkin’ and Starbucks, two frequently compared chain coffee locations, may offer similar products, but are entirely different animals. Though the majority of my generation might step up to defend Starbucks, I believe that Dunkin’ actually offers a better coffee experience…

Register to vote, only way voice will be heard

A few weeks ago, on Sept. 20, it was National Voter Registration Day. And though I am a bit late to the conversation, it is always important to encourage all people to not only register to vote, but to take…

Queen’s death brings too many closures

When you look up the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Google, you are presented with a span of time from Sept. 8 through Sept. 19. At first glance to anyone who is not familiar with the processes involved with…

Editorial: The importance of historical accuracy in cinema

Imagine there was a film that was produced about the Third Reich. However, this film decides to ignore historical fact and decides to whitewash the main characters, who happen to be Nazis. Instead, the film shows the Heer, the German…