The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 27, 2024

National Issues

Coronavirus brings environmental hope

The coronavirus has caused a lot of chaos and mass hysteria since March. Unfortunately, there have been many deaths because of this virus. Not only has COVID-19 taken many lives, but it will also leave a massive footprint on Earth….

COVID-19, hypocrisy prevails

Not even 48 hours after the presidential debate held Oct. 1, a tweet by President Donald Trump revealed he and First Lady Melania Trump had tested positive for COVID-19 – which would quickly grow into a snowball full of positive…

First Presidential Debate fails to instill confidence in viewers

Can we honestly call what we all watched on Sept. 29 a Presidential Debate? I do not even want to call it a dumpster fire because that would be an insult to actual dumpster fires. It was really, really bad….

Blaming Students for COVID-19 Spread Unfair, Innacurate

With the rise of coronavirus cases in the United States, universities across the country have sworn to reduce the number of cases on campuses. Many schools promised to test their students, to prioritize safety and to do what they could…

On Campus Residence and Instruction Disaster in Making

As COVID-19 began making headlines in late December, it ambushed China. Since, it has rapidly throughout the world in its entirety taking many lives along the way and leaving a lasting impact for so many others. After the first few…

Virus Vaccine Something to be Cautious About

We are getting it in November. We are getting it in January 2021. Everyone will have it by April. These are all things Americans have been told over the last few months about when they are getting a vaccine for…

Super Tuesday unorganized, unfair

Super Tuesday is a day in the United States where 15 different states vote in the primary election. This day is considered a big reflection on who is most likely to win the presidential bid. This might seem like a…

Pet adoption precautions

Studies have shown that having pets can be beneficial to one’s health. Besides being cute and cuddly, pets provide companionship that can help with depression and loneliness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, bonding with a pet…

Self-care should be introspective

In recent years, the importance of “self-care” has come back to popular discourse. At the hands of businesses masquerading under the claim of helping us love and care for ourselves, we have become the generation of empty wallets, dissatisfaction and…

Elizabeth Warren leaves presidential race

With Elizabeth Warren having announced her departure from the Democratic presidential race on March 5, the hunt for the Democratic vote is left with Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders as its two major contenders.  For many, this was an obvious…