Pardoning of marijuana crimes good start but not enough for justice, equality
President Biden pardoned all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession on Oct. 6. This decision will impact thousands of innocent Americans convicted for a crime grounded in baseless fear-mongering and institutional racism. The White House estimates about 6,500 people…
Fat Bear Week is fun, educational tradition
The days have begun to get shorter, the nights are cooler and leaves are beginning to fall from their trees, signaling some of my favorite parts of the year: sweater weather, Halloween festivities and Fat Bear Week. I first learned…
Deaths of queen and Gorbachev represent end of era
On Aug. 30, Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev passed away in a hospital in Moscow at the ripe old age of 91. Gorbachev served as the leader of the Soviet Union and as the General Secretary of the Communist Party from 1985…
Russia unable to manage its large military
The Russian Federation has one of the largest militaries on the planet, but in the past year, they have proved themselves rather incapable of managing it. Bogged down by the much smaller yet more capable and courageous Ukrainian Army, the…
Dunkin’ reigns superior due to flavors, cost
Dunkin’ and Starbucks, two frequently compared chain coffee locations, may offer similar products, but are entirely different animals. Though the majority of my generation might step up to defend Starbucks, I believe that Dunkin’ actually offers a better coffee experience…
Register to vote, only way voice will be heard
A few weeks ago, on Sept. 20, it was National Voter Registration Day. And though I am a bit late to the conversation, it is always important to encourage all people to not only register to vote, but to take…
Queen’s death brings too many closures
When you look up the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Google, you are presented with a span of time from Sept. 8 through Sept. 19. At first glance to anyone who is not familiar with the processes involved with…
Winter cold weather more enjoyable than summer heat
Leaves are turning orange, pumpkins are appearing and temperatures are dropping. These are all signs of fall as September nears its end. Many are sad over the loss of summer and the forthcoming cold weather. However, unlike the geese, I…
Season brings opportunity to enjoy fall flavors
The fall season has officially begun! Now that it is the end of September, this time of year brings on many things such as comfy sweaters, apple picking, cooler weather and pumpkin spice everything. There is everything from pumpkin spice…
Too early for Halloween, not like Christmas
A certain Oswegonian editor published an opinion in the Sept. 23 issue arguing that the season to celebrate Halloween has already begun. “Halloween is deserving of just as much appreciation of occasions like Christmas, and therefore is entitled to be…
