Trump tramples women’s right to fair contraceptive coverage
It happened once again; President Donald Trump and his administration decided to take care of women’s ovaries. On Oct. 6, the departments of Justice and Health and Human Services co-signed an executive order to make it easier for employers to…
Controversial speakers add to ideological diversity
When a university allows speakers to visit campus, it is to be expected that people with different beliefs and opinions will want the opportunity to speak. Students should encourage and welcome speakers with whom they disagree. It should not be…
US must lead world to disarmament
North Korean state media declared on Sept. 2, they were able to successfully detonate a hydrogen bomb capable of being placed on an intercontinental ballistic missile. Following decades of failed economic sanctions and diplomatic attempts, paired with an obvious aversion…
Family, food more important than debates during dinner
Next week, Oswego State students will be flocking home to celebrate Thanksgiving, the marvelous holiday where families gather around the table to demolish a 20-pound turkey. There is nothing that compares to seeing relatives and busting out the fancy dishware…
Trump’s speech lacks meaning
On his way to becoming president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump once made a vow to “protect our LGBTQ citizens from the violence and oppression of the hateful, foreign ideology.” Trump’s vow came in July, a full month after…
Major study ends for good reason
Controversy has been stirred among women over the recent conclusion of a male birth control study. Papers, magazines and news sources alike have claimed the study was shut down because of the “whining of men regarding needless side effects.” Any…
‘The Birth of a Nation’ sparks debate
It was on a cold January day in Park City, Utah, that “The Birth of a Nation” receive a standing ovation at Sundance Film Festival before the first frame could even appear on screen. By the end of the 10-day…
Covergirl redefines gender stigma after announcement of Coverboy
Growing up, when many of us heard “Easy, breezy, beautiful Covergirl“ we all knew that the “it” girls were about to grace our television screen. As we have all grown up, the term Covergirl is always associated with beauty, femininity…
Open debate suffers greatly as students protest opinions
American colleges and universities are supposed to be places where students can freely express their opinions without being scrutinized. Instead, a potent mixture of social justice warriors and political correctness has plagued campuses across the country, forcing many ideologies out…
Police killing of black man caught on tape
On April 1, a video surfaced on Instagram that showed a 21-year-old male by the name of Samir Hill dominating a pair of on-duty Philadelphia police officers in a game of pick-up basketball. While the officers were embarrassed by the…
