Online learning hurts
The pandemic has turned the world upside down, there is no question about that. As a result, college students are having a hard time adjusting to this “new normal” with little to no face-to-face interaction — a crucial piece in…
COVID-19 in SUNY schools
On Friday, Oct. 16, it was reported the president of SUNY Oneonta, Barbara Jean Morris, resigned from her post. Dennis Craig from SUNY Purchase will stand in as the acting president the search has begun to permantenly fill the role. …
Oswego State’s actions to prevent COVID-19 spread on-campus minimal, late
Just as Oswego State was about to enter its 14-day remote learning period, activities such as Greek Life, athletics and in-person dining were suspended in-person, a course of action that could have been carried out earlier on. These measures have…
State’s plastic bag ban with long-term effects
As the new month began, so did a new law that bans the use of plastic bags in the state of New York. This law includes, but is not limited to, single-use plastic bags that shoppers can find in grocery…
Administration needs winter preparation
This past semester, there have been a large amount of snow storms. This is nothing special for Oswego, but the problem lies in the college’s response to the very real hazard that are these snow storms. Oswego State has had…
Amount of network outages unreasonable
Oswego State, as a community is reliant on the campus’ wireless connection, this is not a surprise. From teachers, to students, to clubs, WiFi binds together our courses, busywork and extracurriculars. Without it, we are essentially down for the count….
Digital devices have no place in classrooms
The cellphone is the best and the worst thing to ever happen to college students. Cellphones allow students to freely call or text home whenever they need to – whether it be for money, being homesick or just to say…
Staff Editorial: Oct. 18, 2019
On Wednesday, touring conservative preacher Jesse Morrell came to the Oswego State campus and started preaching in the Hewitt Quad against homosexuality, transgender individuals and women’s rights in general. When Jade Laplante and Sarah Novak, two women in a same-sex…
Increased policing for better
Policing is a divisive issue in the 21st century. Many people in the United States fear the police are guilty of profiling minority groups, and that they are slowly becoming more military-like in appearance and equipment. Police officers respond to…
Textbooks to be made more accessible
The Oswego State Student Association has been in talks about some changes that could come in future years. Two of these are extended library hours and improved accessibility for textbooks. By making textbooks easier to access and the library being…
