Letter to the Editor
As many Oswego students may know, Benjamin Cornwell, our son, brother, friend, and former Oswego State freshman, died in a motorcycle accident this past September. Ben’s family wishes to thank everyone for their help and support during this difficult time…
Remember manners, respect classes
Professors have the right to be as formal or informal as they would like in the classes they teach. They can demand absolute authority in their classroom, they can be their students’ best friend in and out of class, or…
Social media then, now
The parameters for what is acceptable and unacceptable for Facebook usage have drastically changed since the creation of Facebook. In Facebook’s early development, it was used as a tool for fun. Users kept in touch with their friends and family….
Magazine covers up actress, raises body image questions
ELLE Magazine recently published a magazine cover displaying an image of actress Melissa McCarthy. It has caused a great amount of controversy since its publication. McCarthy is displayed in a large, bulky coat that covers her up almost completely, showing…
Time to buckle down as semester nears end
The calendar is shifting to November and suddenly everyone is realizing that the semester is quickly coming to a close. Depending on the midterm grades you have, you have two options: stay on the right track or hunker down and…
Pay kindness forward, preach equality
As October is coming to an end, so is the celebration of Pride month, but it doesn’t have to. Pride should be recognized throughout the whole year, if not recognized, then at least respected. Pride does not only apply to…
Guide to All Hallows’ Eve
Next week we all channel our inner spirits and celebrate Halloween! It’s the one night where it’s acceptable to dress up in costumes, or in any particular way, and to get away with it. Creativity and imagination comes alive during…
Lakers stand ground with draws
The Oswego State men’s soccer team (0-9-5, 0-4-4) had its most successful weekend of the season against The College at Brockport (8-1-5, 3-1-3) and SUNY Geneseo (6-7-3, 3-3-1), playing to a 0-0 draw and 1-1 tie, respectively. The weekend was…
Oswego State looks for strong season
This past May, the Oswego State Lakers men’s ice hockey program saw one of its most decorated classes walk across the stage during graduation. The 14 seniors had 99 wins, four SUNYAC regular season titles, four national semifinal appearances, two…
