Race debate plagues Obama administration
A few weeks ago, former president Jimmy Carter told NBC’s Brian Williams in an interview that he believed some of the criticism toward President Obama was racially motivated. Of course, Carter’s comments started a wave of controversy. A lot of…
Obama’s race card losing its punch
Did you really think that electing Obama as president would finally put an end to the racist rhetoric in America? No way. Wielding the "race card" has been a pretty effective weapon for those on the left. The strategy is:…
Letter to the Editor
To The Editor, Let me start by saying I thoroughly enjoy the regular columns from Sarah Linney. They are often witty and provide a truly different perspective on how the world can see America. The article published on the 25th;…
She Said – 10/2/09
Eww… really guys? How optimistic are you? No, it is not OK to bring a condom on a first date! Bringing a condom shows the girl that you think she’s easy. And even if she is easy, she probably doesn’t…
Cut the B.S. – 10/01/09
Today, my boyfriend of one year called and broke up with me. He’s attending school in Boston and I’m stuck here trying to get over it. The worst part is getting over it alone. All of my friends are back…
Debate on health care continues
Last week, Lori Moreth stated in a column that "health care wasn’t important to the American people." Of course, anyone who hasn’t been under a rock for the past few months knows that this is the farthest thing from the…
A sock on the door just won’t cut it anymore
It’s a late night and you’re going back to your dorm room for some rest. The key clicks in the door and you throw it open and turn on the light. Surprise! You hear a loud gasp and a girl…
Land down under myths revealed
Since I have come to Oswego State as an international exchange student from Australia, I have noticed some alarming trends in my interactions with American people. There’s the usual minute as they try to place my accent (some Americans have…
She Said – 9/25/2009
Your guy cheated on you and you’re left in confusion and bewilderment. While my counterpart here might argue that it was because he wasn’t watching enough porn and fell "victim to infidelity," there are several other reasons why your boyfriend…
Bush’s legacy: aircraft carriers, pretzels
Looking back on the presidency of George W. Bush, it is easy to recognize that his eight years in office were a succession of disaster. His legacy is one of butchered civilians, class warfare and shattered civil liberties. He consistently…
