The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Opinion

Opinion

Editor-in-Chief’s Column: Video games: relaxing and nostalgic

The lessened class load I have been able to take on has given me more of a chance to relax outside of working hours. I have not had this much free time since the fall 2020 semester, when all classes…

Celebrating Black historical figures

It is officially Black History Month, a month dedicated to celebrating and focusing on the contributions that African Americans have made to the United States. Although it is meant to celebrate different African American figures, there are some who are…

SUNYAC experiencing changes, potentially ending

With Geneseo and Brockport leaving the SUNYAC in the 2024-25 season for the Empire 8,  with their hockey programs headed to the United Collegiate Hockey Conference (UCHC), it has left some wondering if any other schools will be joining them…

Tuesday, Thursday classes should be more engaging

Tuesday and Thursday classes are the bane of  some students’ existence and many may feel the same way. These are days with the longest class times. On these days classes are one hour and 20 minutes long, compared to Monday,…

Editor-in-Chief’s Column: Beginning of end of my time in Oswego

Winter break came and went as many breaks have in the past, but I felt like this one really helped rejuvenate me and prepare me for this semester. Being able to spend a lot of time with family and friends…

Public Relations: The best career in 2024

Public relations (PR) is the best career to pursue in 2024 for a variety of reasons, including financial and social. The definition of PR is broad. In short, PR is the use of organic public communication to amplify a brand’s…

Futsal holds important, historical place in society

Industrias Santa Coloma is a team of the national futsal league of Spain, located in Santa Coloma de Gramenet (Barcelona, Catalunya). “Futsal”, is a type of soccer that is played indoors on a basketball-like court, smaller than a football pitch….

Oswegonian staff debate Christmas lights colors

Mackenzie: You are going for a lovely Christmas light drive around your neighborhood. You take the time to enjoy each and every house, taking the drive at your own pace. You stumble upon a lovely house, with the railing decorated…

Editor-in-Chief Column: Christmas plans: Ready to complete them all

The holiday season is always special; lots of lights, lots of presents, lots of hot chocolate and a lot of fun! This year is going to be even more special  because I am going to celebrate Christmas for the first…

Unique circumstances should permit humor in emails

A benign school email notified students of some survey research that showed up on everyone’s notifications. You may have perhaps given it a quick glance, or maybe you ignored it entirely, until a sound from the same email popped up…