Honors program to perform “Boeing, Boeing”
Nov. 29 through Dec. 3, the student honors production of the French farce “Boeing, Boeing” will portray a comedic take on stereotypes and changing expectations. The play, written originally by Marc Camoletti in the 1960s, is produced by Blackfriars, a…
Audiences of all ages are going coo coo for ‘Coco’
When Disney Pixar released “Inside Out” in 2015, audiences were sure Pixar was on top of its game again. Then came “Good Dinosaur,” “Finding Dory” and “Cars 3,” and viewers were disappointed to say the least. Now, with “Coco” in…
Birth control debate hits Central New York
After President Donald Trump’s administration initiated new rules that allow broad exemptions to the Obama-era birth control mandate, controversy arose in Central New York and around the world as the debate was split between those who say it infringes on…
A Walk In The Cemetery
Mr. Carter pulls the large wooden door open and shoves Mark inside. “Have fun,” he says to the boy. “Maybe you’ll finally learn your lesson.” With that, the old man slams the door shut, sliding a board over it so…
Amy Hassinger, author, speaks on campus as part of writers series
Award-winning author Amy Hassinger spoke to Oswego State students Monday about discovering their unique voices through their writing for a creative writing class. The talk opened with Hassinger defining what a voice is, starting broadly and ending more precisely. The…
Power of the Blade
I drive to the craft store at noon. Just an average art student, getting supplies on my lunch break. At least, that’s the look I try to pull off. I should be doing homework. Instead, I’m in the middle of…
Destigmatizing mental illness crucial step to help suffering
October is National Depression Awareness Month, but it is prudent to point out that mere awareness of the problem is not enough. Everyone needs to do their part to educate themselves about depression and other mental health issues so that…
Counseling Services Center offers screening for depression
As part of Depression Awareness Month, the Counseling Services Center held screenings and a student organization spread the word about important resources on Thursday. Some students said that though these resources are important, more needs to be done for students…
Running
Running. I knew that doing this job would be rough, but I never thought I’d literally be running for my life. It’s close to 2 a.m. on a Saturday. I had just broken into my target’s place of business when…
Blade in the Mower
I cut the grass. It’s not much, but it’s an honest living. Today’s job is Mr. Winters. I mow his lawn every week right at five. I unload the riding mower from my truck and glance at the front porch,…
