The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Jan. 1, 2025

In the Office

In the Office Opinion

Pet policy proves difficult for animal lovers

I’ve lived my entire life with animals, as I’m sure plenty of people on campus have. I’ve had dogs, cats, hamsters and sugar gliders all throughout my life. I had grown up with an animal’s unconditional love until I left…

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Post-grad return offers compelling reward

*This article was originally published for Oswego State’s student blogs For Oswego State students, this week marks the completion of the sixth week of classes. As a Resident Assistant, I think new students should take pride in the idea of…

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Late nights, long drives prove their worth

When I transferred to Oswego State last fall as a junior, I was excited to be in a residence hall after commuting 40 minutes to Onondaga Community College daily for two years. The excitement of meeting my new roommate and…

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Leadership roles show positive perspective

Whether taking a first tour of campus or on the way to class, The Oswegonian office has been landmarked on campus with its wide-view window giving pedestrians the opportunity to pass by and become a witness to the concentrated hard…

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Senior year creates stress, nostalgic feel

Sometimes enjoying the year ahead can seem hard. With the future prospect of applying to jobs weighing on any senior’s mind, it can sometimes be distracting from the other things that matter. Keeping up with and maintaining a balance between…

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College athletics prove their worth

Being a collegiate student athlete is not easy, whether you’re a star player for a Div I team or a Div III walk-on. Collegiate student athletes sacrifice the typical college experience for the opportunity to continue playing the sport they…

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Oswego State leaves lasting impression

I told myself I was not going to get sappy when things began to wind down this spring semester. The past four years have been interesting, to say the least. I’ve enjoyed my time at Oswego State, but am eager…

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Being in right place at right time pays off

In the weeks leading up to my graduation from this institution, I’ve been able to look back at my four years here and one thing always stands out to me: You just never know what’s going to happen. I remember…

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College experiences make big difference

The best way to describe who I was, as a freshman, is scared. I was scared of having a good time, of expanding my comfort zone, being so far from home and learning new things about myself. I didn’t come…

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Realization of post-graduation sinks in

I was hit with a sudden realization the other week while watching a movie trailer. When I saw the film’s release date of July 25, I realized that for the first time in my life I have no clue where…