Cultural names need to be treated the same as others
A recent NPR article examining the lack of publication of Chinese scientists with cultural names has sparked a discussion over “name racism.” “The disparity was most pronounced for authors with East Asian and African names; they were on average mentioned…
Students should travel abroad, gain new experiences
It can be scary trying new things. Humans thrive on routines as we are creatures of habit. We like to feel in control and feel that things are predictable. While humans do thrive on routines, getting out of your comfort…
Editor-in-Chief’s Column: Analyzing the top NFL prospects for draft season
I am not sure how to begin stuff like this, but I am Dan Rys, the former sports editor and incoming Editor-in-Chief for next year! At the office, we think it is the funniest pipeline ever as Ben Diamond, the…
Community: there should be alternatives to giving back
Celebrities should be giving back to their community financially, but should not be required or pressured to do so. Celebrities are held to a much higher standard than the average person, as is their money. Although some may consider certain…
Plus-sized people deserve better clothing options
Plus sized people are regular people with desires and needs for clothing, just like everyone else. Recently, a TikTok star named Leo Skepi went viral for making a video about plus sized people and fashion. “A brand not making your…
JoJo Siwa’s rebranding ignores past artists’ contributions
JoJo Siwa started making a name for herself back in the early 2010s with her role as a dancer on Dance Moms. Then, she became more influential on platforms like Snapchat and TikTok while also creating music for young girls…
My last issue: reflecting on this year’s journey
After two great semesters as the editor-in-chief of The Oswegonian, this is the last editor-in-chief column I am going to write with Takeover Week taking place over the final issue of the semester. I have learned a lot as the…
Finding the right major requires more effort than ever
As children, we would prance around our rooms, closely following the subtle steps of the instructors on our television screens, or happily cook beside our parents, dreaming of owning our own restaurant. It would come as a shock that many…
Expectations for the solar eclipse were too high
Having high expectations for an event that is unpredictable will diminish the greatness of the event. During the spring semester there are usually two events that students look forward to: Whiteout Weekend and OzFest. However, this year, there was a…
Social media apps need to restrict harmful words
For centuries, derogatory terms have been used to describe women. These terms have been hurtful, damaging and extremely mean. Recently, women on TikTok and YouTube have been getting called a “bop” for wearing certain clothes, hanging out with certain people…
