Journalism can lead to success; stick with what you love
On Monday, Feb. 9 and Tuesday, Feb. 10, #AdviceForYoungJournalists trended on Twitter nationwide after an article by former Reuters finance writer, now employed by Fusion, Felix Salmon published an article bashing college students who are planning for a career in…
Chapel Hill shooting raises doubt
On Feb. 10 Deah Shaddy Barakat, 23, his wife, Yusor Mohammad, 21, and Muhammad’s 19-year-old sister Razan Muhammad Abu-Salha were all fatally shot in the head by Craig Stephen Hicks in their condominium complex in Chapel Hill, N.C. I first…
Chris Kyle captivates nation with story
As his killer goes on trial, Chris Kyle’s story has captivated and polarized Americans on the Iraq War, the heroism of soldiers and the intentions of the film “American Sniper.” I did not think “American Sniper” was a good movie….
Oswego boy inspires city
Julian Ross, a 9-year-old Oswego boy who has been battling stage IV Neuroblastoma for more than three years, has been receiving support both locally and nationwide during his struggle. Ross, who returned home at the beginning of February, has generated…
Facebook to add new feature
Facebook is a lifeline for most of us who are even the slightest bit in tune with social media. Keeping up with what our friends and family are doing takes up a large portion of our time and we wouldn’t…
Little Leaguers wrongfully condemned
When I was a kid, I grew up spending my summers playing Little League. I was on All-Stars every summer dreaming of one thing; I wanted to make the 11-12-year-old All-Stars and go to Williamsport. Carman Little League in Rotterdam,…
Campus not notified of rape
On Friday, Feb. 13 The Oswegonian was notified through a release from Public Affairs that an arrest had been made in regards to a rape case in Hart Hall. No email was ever sent to the student body to notify…
Kendrick Lamar spits hot fire on new singles
Kendrick Lamar took home two Grammys for his single “i.” Twenty-four hours later on Feb. 9, he released a new track from his upcoming album entitled “The Blacker the Berry,” letting everyone in the hip-hop community know he has indeed…
Weekly EP Revue: ‘For Madeleine’ with love
When Swedish singer-songwriter Seinabo Sey entered the music scene with her debut single, “Younger,” the soulful chanteuse began emerging as one of the best new artists since Adele. With the release of two more singles, “Pistols At Dawn” and “Hard…
Elle King’s rambunctious, unorthodox folky-rock blues
Raw and untamed are two words that could describe blues-rock artist, Elle King. Born Tanner Elle Schneider, daughter of comedian Rob Schneider, King’s name is still rather unknown. With only an EP out and a “Playing for Keeps” single that…
