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…
Great decision: joining the eclipse class this year
This semester I have only been a part of one class, the special “Covering the Eclipse” class. The class has centered around the now passed total solar eclipse on April 8. We have spent the entire semester up until this…
Solar eclipse: conspiracy theories elicit mixed feelings
Following the appearance of a total solar eclipse on April 8, there has been a surge of conspiracy theories. Conspiracy theories serve as our ability to pick apart an event or situation by producing wild “answers” and conclusions that explain…
Oswegonian staff debate the excitement around eclipse
Mackenzie Shields: The semester has all been leading up to this: April 8, the day of the total solar eclipse. While for some, it may just be a day of canceled classes, for others, it is much more. Even if…
Looking forward to graduation, despite drawbacks
The SUNY Oswego graduation fair was on April 2 and I was a little disappointed with what I saw while I was there. I went in expecting the fair to be pretty busy, with it also being inside the rink…
New laws needed for women’s safety following stabbing
Concern for women’s safety is at an all-time high following the death of Samyia Spain, a teen girl who was stabbed to death by a man she rejected in Brooklyn. 19-year-old Samyia Spain and her twin, Sanyia Spain, were in…
Presidental candates using abortion rights for supporters
While the presidential campaigns may not be in full swing just yet, comments made by Trump and Biden on two major issues will have a lasting effect on their campaigns. Abortion is marked as a major issue in the 2024…
