In The Office: Social media not convenient for introverts
The modern age is known for technology having created an immeasurable access to people. Anyone can call, text, video chat or email almost everyone else and can reasonably expect the person being contacted will see that message in mere moments….
Dunkin Donuts disrespects destitute man
Dunkin’ Donuts is in the news again, and it is not for a name change this time. The Post-Standard reported that, on Oct. 1, a Syracuse Dunkin’ Donuts employee dumped water on a homeless man sleeping in a booth while…
In The Office: Banned literature censors learning
“Harry Potter,” “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” “Captain Underpants” and “Fifty Shades of Grey” all have one thing in common: they have been challenged and banned from the shelves of schools. As the campus celebrates Banned Books Week, it is important…
In The Office: Hollywood biased against black James Bond
Rumors were circulating about the next James Bond being played by Idris Elba. On Aug. 20, the rumors were dismissed by Elba himself. Before fans of Elba were let down, many questions arose surrounding whether or not Elba should be…
In The Office: Smoking should not be tolerated on campus
Walking out of a building to only be hit with a puff of smoke, instantly making eyes water and throats sting, is typically how many spend their days walking out of academic buildings at Oswego State. Oswego State went smoke-free…
In The Office: Bachelorette parties need not be so pricey
It is expensive enough being a college student, but add the cost of being a bridesmaid to that, and your tuition will not be the only thing you will be struggling to pay. The average age to marry, according to…
Marijuana not criminalized for public safety
It is April 20, which is, of course, the infamous “stoner holiday” in the U.S. and abroad. This “4/20,” take a moment to reflect on why marijuana is illegal and what that means for the U.S. Marijuana was made illegal…
College inadequately prepares graduates
Throughout high school, you are taught how to divide decimals and which their, they’re and there to use. Then you graduate, and if you do not go to college, you are expected to get a job. With the job, you…
Learning outside the classroom: activism
Witnessing the recent March For Our Lives gatherings across the nation in the news, I wondered why there was not one in Oswego. There was a march in downtown Syracuse, but nothing from campus. It made me think about the…
Worker exploitation disguised as generosity
Restaurants across the country are increasingly doing away with compulsory tipping for servers. Dining out is an American culture staple, but the industry’s growth was fueled by the harmful, exploitative custom of tipping. Until the practice has been eliminated entirely,…
