Obama’s big 2014 plans
On Tuesday, Jan. 28, President Barack Obama gave his first State of the Union Address of the year. This address touched on many different subjects, with an emphasis on five main points. These five main points included increased graduation rates,…
Nutrition company promises high profit
Heard of Vemma? Vemma is a business specializing in nutritional wellness drinks. If you’re like me, you or at least one of your friends has been confronted by a member of this business in hopes of recruiting them as a…
Football, family remain cornerstones of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving break is that time of the year when most students return home to enjoy a few days off from the chaos that is Oswego State. Another benefit of the break is the “Three Fs” that everyone enjoys: food, football…
Spongebob spurs absurd political debate
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Ask any American child that question, and I’m sure a majority of them will know the answer. Debuting in 1999, “Spongebob Squarepants” slowly won over the hearts of millions of American children….
Obamacare coverage remains slanted
For the past few days, I’ve been trying to figure out what Obamacare means for the future of the nation. Considering the recent flood of news about the new health care plan, one would think this would be an easy…
Nowhere to hide
It’s no secret that Kanye West has a tendency to be very full of himself at times, to a point where his ego can grab headlines. Since the middle of 2012, the rap superstar and his highly-publicized fiancé, Kim Kardashian,…
Social media then, now
The parameters for what is acceptable and unacceptable for Facebook usage have drastically changed since the creation of Facebook. In Facebook’s early development, it was used as a tool for fun. Users kept in touch with their friends and family….
Magazine covers up actress, raises body image questions
ELLE Magazine recently published a magazine cover displaying an image of actress Melissa McCarthy. It has caused a great amount of controversy since its publication. McCarthy is displayed in a large, bulky coat that covers her up almost completely, showing…
Pay kindness forward, preach equality
As October is coming to an end, so is the celebration of Pride month, but it doesn’t have to. Pride should be recognized throughout the whole year, if not recognized, then at least respected. Pride does not only apply to…
Entire class sent abroad
Centenary College of Louisiana announced on Oct. 3 an initiative called “Centenary in Paris.” The initiative involves the plan of taking its entire freshman class to Paris for approximately 10 days during the summer. It is a part of the…
