The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 21, 2024

Month: April 2024

Oswego State softball drops doubeheaders against SUNYAC rivals

The Oswego State softball team played two doubleheaders this weekend, one against the Buffalo State Bengals and the other against the SUNY Fredonia Blue Devils. The first game against the Bengals kicked off with a bang as Grace DiPalma singled…

Women’s sports lack of attention compared to men’s

Oswego State is known for having sports teams that help to put the campus on the map and make a name for the university.  However, while everyone outside of the school may seem to see  Oswego as a top-tier competitor,…

Cultural names need to be treated the same as others

A recent NPR article examining the lack of publication of Chinese scientists with cultural names has sparked a discussion over “name racism.” “The disparity was most pronounced for authors with East Asian and African names; they were on average mentioned…

Students should travel abroad, gain new experiences

It can be scary trying new things. Humans thrive on routines as we are creatures of habit. We like to feel in control and feel that things are predictable. While humans do thrive on routines, getting out of your comfort…

Opinion

Editor-in-Chief’s Column: Analyzing the top NFL prospects for draft season

I am not sure how to begin stuff like this, but I am Dan Rys, the former sports editor and incoming Editor-in-Chief for next year!  At the office, we think it is the funniest pipeline ever as Ben Diamond, the…

Community: there should be alternatives to giving back

Celebrities should be giving back to their community financially, but should not be required or pressured to do so. Celebrities are held to a much higher standard than the average person, as is their money. Although some may consider certain…

Sons of Beatles ‘come together’ for indie-pop flop ‘Primrose Hill’

Rating: 2.5/5 Stars A new song has been credited to duo Lennon-McCartney, only this time it isn’t John and Paul. The sons of the masterful pair, Sean Ono Lennon and James McCartney have teamed up to release “Primrose Hill,” a…

Coachella girl power slays with No Doubt, Lana Del Rey sets

The highly anticipated festival known as Coachella where celebrities, influencers and music lovers come together and listen to their favorite artists and dress up in their extravagant outfits to post on social media began April 12. Coachella 2024 had some…

Billy Joel gives record-breaking performance

“We’re all on TV tonight!” Billy Joel (Piano Man)  quipped from behind his baby grand piano to the sold-out seats at Madison Square Garden. Clad in a sharp leather jacket and blue jeans, the 78 year-old artist took the stage-…

New Melvins album turns back clock with funky edge

Rating: 4/5 Stars For fans of a throwback, hard-rock style, “Tarantula Heart” by Melvins (“Working the Ditch”) is for you. The album only features 5 songs, but they span over 40 minutes in total. The first two tracks take up…