The burden of being politically correct
As kids, we were told that sticks and stones might break bones but words could never hurt us. They lied. In today’s world, words can cause great pain, not to mention the possibility of financial or legal ramifications. On Dec….
Roetzer scores Athlete of Week honors for game against Elmira
For the second time this year, an Oswego State field hockey player has been chosen as Athlete of the Week. The honor went to junior forward Brittany Roetzer. Roetzer, a business administration major, has had many achievements in her career…
She Said – 11/13/09
So, I’ve done a little research and have figured out what women most look for in a guy. I wouldn’t be surprised if the guys’ list was similar to the girls’ list. Here is what I came up with. The…
‘Don’t ask’ about President Obama’s new military policy
It fascinates me how the progressives continue to shoot themselves in the proverbial foot. We have a policy to protect a specific group of people and that very same group is demanding it be revoked. I’m talking about the "Don’t…
Letter to the Editor – Students appreciated for selfless efforts
In a period of our nation’s history when much of the news seems to be gloom and doom, it’s very positive to hear of people doing the right thing and thinking about others instead of themselves, so we thought we’d…
Increasing sensitivity in academia
The laundry list of phrases and terms deemed insensitive or politically incorrect seems to be growing by the second. Particularly in academia, some might argue that because Americans are educated, they are made aware of the many hardships of groups…
Obama and Marxism go hand-in-hand
In true Hollywood fashion, an image was created and, with the use of a public relations team, it was marketed. A star, candidate Barack Obama, was born. He didn’t have potential voters, he had fans. However, not everyone was fooled….
Out of the closets and into fatigues
"Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" is a policy based on nothing more than bigotry. It is a remnant of dated hatreds which persist in America. Moreover, the idea behind the law makes little to no sense. Rejection of homosexuals is largely…
Beck and Limbaugh: newsmen or showmen?
As anyone who reads this column regularly already knows, I hate Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh. I’ve never dedicated a whole piece to them until now, and there’s a reason for that. It’s becoming more and more difficult to get…
Bonds fuel women’s rugby success
When you think of the word "rugby," what do you see? A bone-crushing tackle? A broken arm? A barbaric group of men covered in mud, sweat and blood? To most, a rugby player may be thought of as a lowbrow,…
