Planned Pell cuts hurt vulner
Pell Grant programs are an important part of American higher education and are the only way college is possible for some students. According to USA Today, Congress has considered cutting funding for Pell Grants and Federal Student Loans. Now 575…
O’Reilly deserves repercussions
Host of the award-winning Fox News show, “The O’Reilly Factor,” Bill O’Reilly, should face the repercussions of his actions. Recently, The New York Times uncovered that O’Reilly had been accused of sexually or verbally harassing five women while working at…
Sessions recusal important step, but much larger problem remains
Since its beginning, the Trump Administration has been rife with controversy surrounding Russia. This pattern has not ceased. Recently, Attorney General Jeff Sessions was reportedly in communication with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak by the Washington Post. This contrasts with Sessions…
Admissions switches from early decision to early action
The Oswego State admissions office unveiled a new policy to allow incoming freshmen to be informed of their acceptance earlier than before. Previously, Oswego State participated in the early decision program, which allowed students to know of their acceptance earlier,…
Ivanka’s new role lacks seriousness
While Ivanka Trump may have good intentions moving into the West Wing to advise her father on issues like maternity leave, as the daughter of a billionaire reality TV personality and married to Jared Kushner, another real estate mogul, her…
Stop domestic abuse, speak out
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, an idea brought about to address the epidemic of domestic violence in the United States. In the U.S., three out of four parents have never talked to their children about domestic violence and…
Uncertainty remains for LGBTQ
In only its first month, President Donald Trump’s administration has been rife with controversy. One of the areas of strong criticism has come from the LGBTQ community. According to the Huffington Post, on Jan. 31, the White House issued a…
Birth control helps women avoid pregnancies, health risks
On Jan. 20 Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a new plan to help New York women and trans men afford birth control. His plan requires that contraceptives, including hormonal pills, patches and intrauterine devices, remain covered under insurance policies without a…
