Obesity sky rockets, epidemic on rise
Obesity is a much bigger problem than society lets on. For the first time in history, obesity rates are higher than underweight rates. There are a number of factors that can contribute to this. Energy balance, for example: the calories…
Nurse from Fulton surrenders license
A Fulton nurse went a little too far when it came to giving a patient a close examination. If you did not hear the story or see it trending on Facebook last week, nurse Kristen Johnson was arrested after she…
Wendy Bell creates racial controversy
In today’s rapidly changing society, Internet norms are being introduced daily and social media sites are flourishing with new account members and praise from around the globe. However, after a racially offensive Facebook post from a Pittsburgh anchorwoman left thousands…
Kesha’s case dismissed, fires back
Over the last few months, the media has not been able to stop talking about the case of pop artist Kesha suing Sony and her producer Dr. Luke after he allegedly verbally, emotionally, physically and sexually abused her. The case…
Paid family leave slated for 2018
Today as parents head to work, they will have something to smile about. On March 31, the New York State Legislature passed the Paid Family Leave Policy. This policy, which doesn’t go in effect until Jan. 1, 2018, allows workers…
More journalism classes beneficial for future
As I am in the process of registering for classes for the fall semester of my senior year, I find myself wishing that the college offered more journalism classes. After the fall of 2016, I will be completely done with…
NEW YORK PRIMARY UPON US
The 2016 presidential election has been coming across our TV screens and blowing up our social media feeds for months. But all our experiences have been at arm’s length. For the next few weeks, upstate New York will take center…
Blackboard proves essential for students
Oswego State switched from using Angel to Blackboard in September 2015. Students and faculty alike were both reluctant and relieved over the change. Professors had been using Angel since 2007 to post grades, assignments and inform students about class news….
Texting while walking could cost you
New Jersey Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt has been gaining attention recently after introducing a measure that would ban walking while texting and baring the use of electronic communication devices unless they are hands free on public roads. All you can really…
Trump thinks of new ways to punish women
Donald Trump is at it again with yet another heinous statement regarding women. The pro-life republican candidate recently stated that if abortion was to be outlawed that there should be some form of punishment for women who decide to get…
