State fire safety inspector checks prohibited items
The annual state fire inspections of academic buildings and residence halls at Oswego State, conducted Feb. 4 through March 8, means more strict safety checks that some students find annoying despite their necessity. Kenneth Ayhens, the New York state fire…
BSU celebrates culture, history
Oswego State’s Black Student Union, in collaboration with other organizations, is celebrating Black History Month with numerous programs throughout February to embrace the black community’s culture and heritage. “To me, Black History Month means pride,” BSU Vice President Michaela Williams…
Fitness centers pilot extended operating hours
This semester, the fitness centers on Oswego State’s campus are testing to see if expanded hours may help students get to the gym more often. The centers, both Glimmerglass and Cooper, are now open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m….
Concern arises for brochure on terrorism
During the Oct. 30 Student Association session, Oswego State junior Ariel Gutman-Gates brought forth concern during public comment regarding the rhetoric of a brochure found in The Point, where student clubs and organizations are based. A stack of the brochure,…
Panel discusses funding study abroad
Funds can be a challenge for some students when they decide to study abroad, but there are many ways they can overcome those challenges and multiple scholarships for which students can apply. As part of the “I, Too, Am Study…
Letter to the Editor
Hello – I was interested to read your excellent article on the achievements of our newly promoted D1-A men’s rugby team in your issue of October 19. As the team’s faculty advisor, I have followed the Wizards’ progress closely in…
Age restrictions on products for protection of youth
For the past three decades, the age of purchasing of alcohol has been 21-years-old, older than driver license acquisition (16) and status of adult- hood (18). Adulthood is an interesting time, as people can legally purchase a lot of things…
Freedom of press under attack
The First Amendment pro- vides various freedoms to citizens. Among these is the freedom of the press. However, under this current presidential administration, reporters have never been treated with less respect while exercising their First Amendment rights. President Donald Trump…
Trump puts more strict definition on gender
It is 2018, but there is still active political debate about how many genders are valid and if those who do not conform to a gender binary deserve federal acceptance and rights. On Oct. 21, The New York Times reported…
Social media normalizing violence
In the news and on social media, there has been a multitude of violent video clips taken by onlookers. Ignoring the fact that standing by can often be more harmful than useful, it is too ac- cessible and forced down…
