Youngkin win helps Republicans
Glenn Youngkin’s win in the Virginia Gubernatorial race on Nov. 3 came as a surprise to many Virginians and many Americans. This could be a crystal ball for what could happen in the 2022 midterm elections. It is pretty clear…
Hunting nuanced debate, not black and white
The fall brings apple picking, leaf-peeping, comfy sweaters and a host of other fun activities. In North America, it also brings major hunting seasons, namely for whitetail deer in New York. I will preface this article with an important warning….
Facebook’s Metaverse dangerous
Most people who do not live under a rock have heard about the name change of the company formerly known as “Facebook” to what CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced to be “Meta.” Zuckerberg announced in a Facebook status on Oct. 28…
From my seat: The Editor-in-Chief’s Column
It is that stressful time of the semester for SUNY Oswego students as finals approach and for a select few, the December 2021 graduates, a transition into the “real world” is looming. There is no way around it at times…
Dining halls are not that bad
Since COVID-19 has started it seems as if the dining halls have not had many options for food. There are several dining halls on campus including Lakeside, Cooper, Littlepage and Pathfinder and they all provide different food options. It seems…
Restaurant workers must be tipped
This past Saturday morning, on Oct. 30, I crawled my way into Riverwalk Bagels in downtown Oswego knowing the only way to cure my ailment was a bacon, egg and cheese on an everything bagel and a coffee. It was…
Facebook whistleblower courageous, justified
With the recent controversy of the Facebook whistleblower, one must ask, how is Facebook’s algorithm impacting me and people I know. And the other millions of people. When I heard about a woman coming out against Facebook claiming they knowingly…
Candy corn does not deserve hate
With the holiday of candy and trick or treating having recently passed, it is imperative to address the second best day of celebration in October: National Candy Corn Day. This day of recognition falls on Oct. 30 every year and…
Stanley must name replacement
Stanley has been a force unto her own, working for SUNY Oswego for 44 years, 25 of them as president. In May 2021, Stanley announced that effective Dec. 31, 2021, she would be retiring from the position. Since then, little…
From the archives in 1997: Oct. 27
The following excerpt from an article is from the Oct. 27, 1977, edition of The Oswegonian. Roger House, a writer at the time, writes about the education system and racial prejudice, referencing the court case Bakke vs. California. Due to…
