The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Opinion

Girl Scout Cookies Ranking: The best and worst

It is one of my favorite times of the year. The weather is acting spring-y, there is less of a bite in the air and Girl Scouts are selling cookies.  I have already placed my order for this year: one…

Ohio train derailment: A toxic disaster 

A small village in Ohio, 50 miles north of Pittsburgh is facing one of the most devastating man-made disasters ever recorded. East Palestine has just under 5,000 residents and one could only imagine their terror when they were told to…

Everyone should work in customer service

In life, our capitalistic society demands that we prove our worth through constant labor. As money rules the world, it is something that I, as a productive member of society, strive for constantly. I have worked many jobs in many…

New Missouri government dress code

Missouri state Representative Ann Kelley recently proposed a new rule package that required women in the House of Representatives to cover their shoulders by wearing a jacket. This new rule package outraged many of the Democrats in the House, and…

The Oswegonian Computer Dilemma: Headaches pile up

Hopefully by the time you are reading this, the Oswegonian office will have three new computers. This installment will be the completion of a four month long back and forth between myself, Campus Technology Services (CTS) and the Student Association…

Organ donation should not be tied to reduced sentencing

It is not every day that a new and terrifying idea burbles up from America’s legislators, but it is most of them. On Feb. 2, CBS Boston reported that a new bill allowing prisoners in Massachusetts to donate organs or…

Valentine’s Day: A plastic consumerist holiday 

Who else reading this is single? The local Walmart has been selling roses and chocolates since December; TikTok feeds are full of couples showing their Valentines date ideas; the Deborah F. Stanley Arena is holding a “Sweethearts Open Skate.” Last…

New Netflix password sharing crackdown 

Recently, Netflix’s FAQ page was updated with some information regarding its new password-sharing measures. These measures intend to crack down on users sharing passwords outside of their own households. According to Forbes, Netflix posted guidelines about how this would work…

At what age are we truly considered adults?

As I have journeyed further through college, I have always wondered when I would be considered an ‘adult.’  Legally, when you turn 18 you are considered an adult. You can vote, enlist in the military, be called for jury duty,…

Should students control dining hall music?

The dining halls of SUNY Oswego aim to please, striving to provide quality menu choices to their customers. They also do their best to create a friendly and relaxing atmosphere by playing music through the speakers. When it comes to…