The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Nov. 24, 2024

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In the Office Opinion

Two fried eggs, no bacon please

Usually when I sit down to write my “In the Office” I have a topic in mind that I am dead-set on writing about. In the past I’ve written about the drinking age, overseas experiences and growing up. This time,…

Opinion

Are coffee drinkers short or do short people drink coffee?

Shelly Sloan is the health promotion coordinator and Ted Winkworth is the alcohol and other drug program coordinator. You can find them at The Lifestyles Center in Walker Health Center. Shelly received her master’s degree in community health education and…

Opinion

Coextistence of sexes

It has been happening since the beginning of grade school: the cootie epidemic. This rift between boys and girls continues into their adult life, but why is that? There are things that men do that women will never understand, whether…

Opinion

Individuality most important lesson learned abroad

When I first came back from my semester abroad, everybody wanted to know what I learned. A whole new culture? A new recipe? Fun ways to assure you will not want to go to your morning class the next day?…

Opinion

Big difference between admiring statistics, character

In the wake of Oscar Pistorius allegedly murdering his girlfriend, it is once again time to revisit the perceived concept that athletes are role models. Pistorius, also known as the “Blade Runner,” was an inspiration during the 2012 Summer Olympics;…

Opinion

American spirit crushed, ideals disrespected

The America I knew and loved is dead. The spirit this once great nation was built on has been crushed and spit on by those who think they have the authority to tell us what is right. The faith I…

Opinion

‘Silver Linings’ deserves sweep at Oscars

As the fated night approaches, we all collectively hold our breath until the seal is broken on those fancy academy envelopes. Before they are opened, however, a moment must be taken for the snubs. It has become a tradition for…

Opinion Web Exclusive

Lack of inside presence will doom Knicks

The New York Knicks have had a really good season, both generally speaking and in conjunction with the incredibly low standards they have created for themselves over the course of the past four decades, since their last championship. But I…

Opinion Web Exclusive

The SUNYACs are here, it’s time to cheer

The ice hockey SUNYAC championship has finally started and the Lakers have their opponent for their semifinal matchup. Fresh off their win against the SUNY Fredonia Blue Devils the Buffalo State Bengals will face the Lakers at the Campus Center…