The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 20, 2024

Alexander Plate

American foreign policy falling apart

This nation’s foreign policy has fallen weak in the last few decades. Our nation’s adversaries are pushing the limits of American interests, from Iran to Russia and from China to Pakistan. In the past, we have used the economic and…

Climate strike good first step in right direction

Nowadays, adults are not the only ones taking action in politics. Children are taking a stand to fight for what they believe in.   For example, student activists from the Parkland shooting took a stand in the March for Our…

Climate strike not a solution to the problem

On Sept. 20, the global protest “Climate Strike” took place. It was portrayed as young people taking climate change seriously and calling for action. This is wrong. The protesters were grouped into a crowd with no distinct voice, argument or…

Black Widows begin new season in Div. II

The Oswego State Black Widows women’s rugby team are off to a 1-1 start this season after having an undefeated regular season last year. After allowing only one tri last year and being ranked 12th in the nation out of…

Oswego State volleyball player finds her home 2,640 miles away

When Skylard Bechard chose where to go to college, she had two things on her mind: zoology and volleyball. The next step was deciding to make the move from Rialto, California, to play volleyball in Oswego一2,640 miles away from home….

Senior striker used soccer to adapt to life in U.S., build relationships

Just as many of us were getting ready for a new school and all the changes that go with middle school, Caleb Asamoah of the men’s soccer team had that experience and much more. Asamoah’s family left his birthplace of…

Lakers rely on strong freshman class

It has not been the ideal start for the Oswego State women’s soccer team. The Lakers are off to a 2-6 start in 2019, after a 6-8-3 record in 2018 which saw them miss the SUNYAC playoffs. One of the…

Cross country welcomes new head coach with loads of experience

With less than a month before their first meet of the new season, both the Oswego State men’s and women’s cross country teams were without a head coach. Now, two meets into the season, both teams are off to a…

Field hockey uses recruiting, creates high scoring offense

To start the 2019 season, the Lakers field hockey team looks to use an even and spread attack. Last season Oswego State finished fifth in the SUNYAC with a 6-10 record. They scored a subpar 2.06 goals per game and…

Oswego State students need to vote

There is no other way to put it, Oswego State students need to vote. I know, everyone tells young Americans to vote and honestly, most of the reasons are tired. Appealing to civic duty, patriotism and remembering the sacrifice of…