The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 23, 2024

Maria Pericozzi

Lakers look to forget sudden ending during last season

After nine straight games without a loss, the 2017-2018 Oswego State men’s ice hockey season came to an abrupt halt in the second half of February. While the Lakers registered big wins against conference rivals like SUNY Geneseo and Buffalo…

Laptops not effective for note-taking

While technology has become very prevalent in society and is very useful, it does not belong in the traditional classroom. There are always exceptions to the rules. In some classes, such as media-based courses, laptops and cellphones are a requirement…

Jake Paul focus of documentary

YouTuber Shane Dawson has found astounding success in his new documentary series, “The Mind of Jake Paul.” The eight-part series delves into the life and mind of 21-year-old YouTuber Jake Paul. Paul is one of the most controversial social media…

Not all ex-cons should get a second chance

One of the most controversial discussions in America is, or should be, ex-convict injustices. Ex-convicts have easily faced one of the hardest comebacks in America. From being convicted to going to jail, it is extremely hard to get your life…

Video games allow gambling

Video gaming is a hobby that is widely loved and accessible. Some games, however, are intended for mature audiences, whether it be for violence, like “Grand Theft Auto V,” sexual themes, like “Detroit: Become Human” or in-game purchases and gambling,…

Vote Oswego provides voting opportunities

Today is the 2018 midterm election deadline for voter registration – the last chance for Oswego State students to have their voices heard by registering to vote or requesting their absentee ballots with the help of Vote Oswego. For many…

In The Office: Social media not convenient for introverts

The modern age is known for technology having created an immeasurable access to people. Anyone can call, text, video chat or email almost everyone else and can reasonably expect the person being contacted will see that message in mere moments….

Staff Editorial

When innocent people are killed because of a failure to abide by safety laws and measures, there is a major issue. On Oct. 6, there was a deadly limousine crash in Schoharie, New York, that left the driver, all 17…

‘Big Mouth’ returns to Netflix with more delightful sex jokes

“Big Mouth” is a weird, messed-up show, and it is back for 10 more offensive, perverted episodes for anyone lucky enough to have a Netflix account or a friend with one. With that being said, it is still one of…

Venom provides another dud for superhero genre

After a five-year hiatus, Ruben Fleischer (“Gangster Squad”) returns to the director’s chair to deliver “Venom,” the first installment in Sony’s next attempt at a universe. A “Venom” film has been in the works for more than a decade, after…