Oswego State Students: voting matters
Students are often told that voting is both a right and a great privilege. It is true that there are many places in the world where not everyone gets to vote in a fair and free election of government officials….
Voting on campus not always easy, accessible
Starting Monday, Oswego State students will redefine the word, “party,” as they get the chance to make a difference in an easy and fun environment. With the mid-semester blues setting in, students may be searching for an extra reason to…
Age restrictions on products for protection of youth
For the past three decades, the age of purchasing of alcohol has been 21-years-old, older than driver license acquisition (16) and status of adult- hood (18). Adulthood is an interesting time, as people can legally purchase a lot of things…
Freedom of press under attack
The First Amendment pro- vides various freedoms to citizens. Among these is the freedom of the press. However, under this current presidential administration, reporters have never been treated with less respect while exercising their First Amendment rights. President Donald Trump…
Trump puts more strict definition on gender
It is 2018, but there is still active political debate about how many genders are valid and if those who do not conform to a gender binary deserve federal acceptance and rights. On Oct. 21, The New York Times reported…
Laptops not effective for note-taking
While technology has become very prevalent in society and is very useful, it does not belong in the traditional classroom. There are always exceptions to the rules. In some classes, such as media-based courses, laptops and cellphones are a requirement…
Vote Oswego provides voting opportunities
Today is the 2018 midterm election deadline for voter registration – the last chance for Oswego State students to have their voices heard by registering to vote or requesting their absentee ballots with the help of Vote Oswego. For many…
Campus parking not conducive to commuters
Oswego State is known for many things: a street full of bars, Lake Ontario on the side of campus and a beautiful fall. While much of Oswego State’s reputation is good, we are known for a few negative aspects, one…
Secondhand smoke
Oswego State is a smoke-free campus, joining other institutions across the country in being tobacco free. At surface value, this is a wonderful advancement to keep fresh air up and pollution down. The problem is this rule is almost impossible…
New quad does not mean better quad
This summer, the city of Oswego and the Oswego State campus took the opportunity to begin some construction and repair projects. Some of these projects were more effective than others. The city redid the sidewalks, adding truncated domes, those bumpy,…
