Second Amendment outdated, NRA wrong
“The right to bear arms.” Five words that people like Wayne LaPierre, CEO of the NRA, live their entire life by. LaPierre and his colleagues believe that this statement has so much to do with the liberty and protection that…
Protein should be consumed through foods, not shakes: Real Talk with Shelly & Ted
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…
As final semester begins, real world becomes more ‘real’
For the last time, I will write my first story. For the last three-plus years, I have looked out my window and decided what I thought the Oswego community deserved to hear about. The window has changed and so have…
Risk worth it for X Gamers
Competitive sports are built on two concepts: competition and danger. The higher the intensity level for either, the more enticing the sport becomes. The more competitive a sport becomes, the more athletes are required to train and devote themselves to…
Letter to the Editor 2/8/13
At the age of 70 and retired, I still look forward to hearing about what is happening in Oswego. Why is that? I think about that often. My only answer is that something special happened there. I am sure it could…
Super Bowl XLVII shined bright, even without lights
Arguably the biggest stage in the world on Feb. 3 was the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, where the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers played each other for the 2012 NFL title. The game itself was another instant classic, as the…
Oswego State was right choice
With graduation hanging in the balance, I’ve somehow dodged the stress and sadness that has seemed to trap and torture a good number of my peers. While I would not say that I’m totally confident in my post-college life, I…
Scandal Provides Lesson
When the scandal involving Manti Te’o and his fake girlfriend Lennay Kekua broke on Deadspin.com, the world of journalism seemed to freeze. Twitter became nothing but a steady stream of retweets and links to the article, all with the same…
Vocal ensemble inspires future singers
College a cappella groups have been a long-time staple of the art of a cappella music with many long-standing groups. Almost every university has an a cappella group, often including ten or more members. Many college groups have achieved national…
‘Local Natives’ excels in ‘Hummingbird’
Following the release of Local Natives’ debut album, “Gorilla Manor,” in early 2010, the band was praised for its catchy and consistent sound. They seemed to serve as a reflection of the trends in indie rock at the time, combining…
