Just a quick reminder
The public often needs a refresher on journalistic responsibilities. Our job as the independent student newspaper of Oswego State is to accurately and fairly report on all things that occur on campus and in the city of Oswego during our…
Olympics: more than sports
Every two years, the world of sports comes together for two weeks of non-stop action. During this time, viewers across the world revel in the spectacle known as the Olympics. These sports, besides hockey and some snowboarding events, are not…
Staff Editorial: Little Donny’s Big Parade
President Donald Trump’s vision of marching soldiers, confetti and tanks rolling down the streets of Washington D.C. is slowly becoming a likely, yet unnecessary, reality. Last month, an anonymous military official told The Washington Post that Trump requested a “parade…
Restaurant Chain Reaction
What used to be some of America’s favorite restaurants are now beginning to disappear. The push for small business and the stereotypical millennial love for obscure and trendy independent restaurants are putting chain restaurants unfairly out of business. Applebee’s parent…
Protecting our privacy
With the storage capacity of smartphones in 2017, people keep copious amounts of personal information on their devices. While it is understandable why government agencies would want access to the devices of suspects in investigations, that is not reason enough…
Staff Editorial: Preferred precipitation
There is no point in putting off the inevitable. Oswego State is known for its winters, and after an unseasonably warm fall, it is only a matter of time until the snow flies. However, rain is far worse than snow….
Staff Editorial: Time for Christmas Music
There is no time frame for the happiest time of the year. People should not be chastised for listening to Christmas music at the start of November. Christmas is filled with presents, colorful lights, tasty themed cookies, cards and festive…
Victims now in spotlight
#MeToo is a painful but necessary reminder of how infiltrated our lives have become by sexual assault and sexual harassment. This social media trend is an important way to bring attention to a serious issue. However, it is also a…
Staff Editorial: Civil Dialogue Overdue
On the heels of another national travesty, the gun control debate is on nearly everyone’s mind, and rightfully so. Politicizing the events that transpired in Las Vegas during the Route 91 Harvest country music festival is not the answer. Other…
NFL Protests for unity
Although the discussions about Colin Kaepernick’s national anthem protests may be exhausted by now, President Donald Trump’s comments on Sept. 22 at a Huntsville, Alabama rally have given the debate new legs. The protests were taken to new heights due…
