The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 25, 2024

Opinion

Darwin on Clinton exceeds expectations

In my travels, I like to try local spots. I avoid chains when I can so I can support local business and try something new. Monday happened to be one of the most standout days for this as I stopped…

Editor-in-Chief’s column: To-do Lists: formulating early Autumn plans

Time is moving unbelievably fast. We are already into our third publication of the year! On top of that, we are already a month into classes. Can you believe that? The “first day of Autumn” has already come to pass,…

Teachers should not be livestreaming classes 

Since 2018, when TikTok rose to popularity, many influencers have taken a personalized approach towards the platform. Farmers have used the platform to showcase their adorable interactions with animals while makeup artists (MUAs), have crafted intricate makeup routines that guide…

Understanding racial misidentification on campus 

The misidentification of Black students on campus is ridiculous. We do not look alike. I repeat: we, as in the Black students, do NOT look alike. We all have unique features, hairstyles, clothing choices and most importantly personalities. Even when…

Accessibility: things need to be fixed, soon

It has been more than 34 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act became law in 1990. Yet it is an open secret that the SUNY Oswego campus is not very accessible for people with or without disabilities. When you…

Digital platforms leading to decline in newspaper

In the progressive age of technology, everything we do is not too far from our comfort zones. Whether we are asking Alexa to turn on our lights or using AI to summarize a reading, we almost never have to think…

Dining hall website should go back to normal

I strongly dislike the new website for the dining halls. First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge the time and effort the creator put into creating the website. Creating one is not an easy task and they should be…

Semester guide: exploring different study methods

Welcome to all new and returning students, happy fall semester! Transitioning from summer fun to coursework can be a brutal adjustment, especially if you are not familiar with different study methods to keep yourself on track. Here are a couple…

First time living off-campus should be interesting

We made it Lakers… This is the first publication of the 2024 fall semester year! If you are reading this, you are now three weeks into school and it is absolutely the best time to be a college student. It…

Certain figures do not deserve their fame 

The internet has been good at giving random people fame and attention for doing and saying funny things for a long time, including the Vine days. Recently, Haliey Welch has received a lot of attention and millions of followers for…