Are loans worth debt?
Whether they attend a public or private institution, the majority of college students in the United States have one thing in common: they’re in a lot of debt. We do not know about you, but we sure feel buried from…
Behave Yourselves Kids
It’s well known that Oswego State students make up a large part of the population in the town of Oswego. It could be argued that we, the student population, are a heavy burden on the town. Over 8,000 students attend…
Buy Local, Support City
Greetings, readers. With our first issue we wanted to stress something important. Something that, as students of Oswego State, is a near civic duty: supporting the community we live in. While many students argue that Oswego does not have that…
RESPECT YOUR ADVISERS
Advisers get blamed a lot at Oswego State. Whether or not they are the reason you didn’t graduate on time, we should learn to respect these superiors. They are in this role for a reason: to help us. But it’s…
GUARD YOUR POSSESSIONS
Living in a residence hall can have some downsides. You have to share a bathroom with a lot of people, illnesses spread like wildfire and you are a major target for thefts. With incidents of theft in the dorms becoming…
REGISTRATION MADE EASY
For the majority of students (sorry freshmen), registration will take place sometime next week. This is news that will freak most students out, as registration usually involves much time spent refreshing class lists on myOswego to double-check available slots, jotting…
SACRIFICE NOW, EARN LATER
The Editor-in-Chief of Atlantic Magazine recently had to issue an apology after offending a freelance writer by asking him to repurpose his content to be published on their website for free. The apology came after the writer, Nate Thayer, published…
VENTURE FORTH, DISCOVER
While the dining halls on campus can provide all-you-can-eat meals in easy to access locations, Oswego State students living in residence halls should also consider venturing off-campus for a meal in the city of Oswego from time to time. Though…
Social Media Revolution
Working for a student newspaper in this age can be a dizzying task. Beyond just putting out a newspaper each week around our class schedules, we now find ourselves tasked with the obligation of providing content across multiple platforms. Among…
Oswego Soft This Winter
Here at Oswego State, we pride ourselves on our toughness in the face of harsh weather. We have all likely faced the same response from friends and relatives when discussing our college choice: “Oh, Oswego—you must really love the snow,…
