Hypnosis given bad reputation
“You are getting sleepy” is a quote that quickly stirs up several images. We picture a cartoon-ish man waving a pocket watch in front of someone’s face and making them cluck like a chicken at the snap of a finger….
When Olympians return to normalcy
Last Sunday night, the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, ended just as quickly as they began. This global event that celebrates the greatest athletes in the world from all kinds of sports sent its competitors home for another…
Media have responsibility to facilitate honest discussion
While the events of the recent shooting were unfortunately familiar, the response has been unique. Survivors at Marjory Stoneman Douglas have stood up instead of backed down, with the intent to save other students from the pain and tragedy of…
Nassar will surely receive his just deserts in life behind bars
Dr. Larry Nassar, former U.S. Olympic gymnastics athletic physician and Michigan State University faculty member, will be spending the rest of his life in prison. The despicable doctor used his position of trust and authority to sexually assault more than…
Rep. Katko introduces legislation to combat opioid addiction problems
The introduction of new legislation into both the House and the Senate will help fight the opioid crisis, Rep. John Katko said. The bill, which is currently under review, is called H.R. 2851 or SITSA, Stop the Importation and Trafficking…
Oswego embarks on new project
Oswego State will take on the Grand Challenges Project next fall, which attempts to make a substantial impact on the water crisis around the world. The project, which was announced in late October, seeks to take an inter-disciplinary approach to…
Circle K hosts speaker to discuss water availability
The Oswego section of Circle K, an international club, brought two guest speakers from the Thirst Project to hold a presentation in the Campus Center on Nov. 1 with the goal of bringing awareness to the water crisis that is…
Oswego community shares viewpoints on protest
On a national level, kneeling protests in the NFL have divided countless people both politically and socially, and the debate has trickled down to small communities throughout the country. Specific to Oswego State, there are countless diverse viewpoints from both…
Author Lindy West speaks on campus
Sexism, fat-shaming and internet trolling: journalist and writer Lindy West unapologetically disclosed her experiences with these topics, among others, in the Sheldon Hall Ballroom Wednesday night. West is widely known for voicing her opinion on social justice and fat-acceptance on…
Oswego Alums Weather Irma at Disney World
Two Oswego State alumni rode out Hurricane Irma this week while at work in Disney World in Florida. Paul Valentino, who graduated in May 2016 with a degree in broadcasting, and Gayle Schiller, who graduated in December 2016 with a…
