Designers protest image as mere visual decorators
"Graphic design is often misunderstood for art. Graphic design is not art, although graphic designers are artists. Art and design do have similarities—they both trade hard edges for subjective decisions based on gut feelings and personal experiences. It’s messy, unpredictable…
Counseling disappoints
"Imagine having an issue, addiction or crisis that has been part of you for a long time. In fact, it has been apart of you for so long that you cannot think of a way to shake it. You live…
Smokers lose rights at hands of advocates
"We have been taught that discrimination in any form is wrong, and yet smokers have endured discrimination for over a decade. Smoking bans have been put in place to prohibit smoking indoors. Their premise was the notion that second-hand smoke…
Republicans majority mismanages priorities during first days
"One thing you learn if you follow politics is that politicians say stupid things at an alarming rate. "Take last week, for example, when Mitch McConnell, a Republican senator from Kentucky, was giving a press conference and he talked about…
New life for lighthouse
"Oswego city officials plan to renovate the West Pierhead Lighthouse in an effort to attract tourism. "The Office of Community Development has obtained a $225,000 grant from New York’s Canal Corporation for restoration projects pertaining to the Oswego Harbor West…
Oswego State offers numerous alternatives for students to live green, save gold
"Living green at Oswego State is not as difficult as you might think, especially when it comes to transportation. But what do many students love to do? Drive. Anyone who can bring their car to campus often drives alone rather…
‘Morning Glory’ perfect for comedy
"The romantic comedy "Morning Glory," directed by Roger Michell ("Enduring Love"), came to life on the big screen on Nov. 12. "Television producer Becky Fuller played by Rachel McAdams ("Sherlock Holmes") has dedicated her life to her work; she barely…
Strong winds cause damage to Johnson Hall roof
"Strong winds caused a 12-foot section of Johnson Hall’s roof to be blown off on Wednesday. "University Police responded to the call around 3 p.m. after Johnson Hall Director Gina Juriga called to report that pieces of copper were being…
Fighting above the belt
"Hessvacio Hassan, currently a Tae Kwon Do purple belt and a junior at Oswego State, won thee Brown Belt Sparring Tournament on Oct. 16, 2010, defeating MIT’s Phil Bordens, who has since graduated from a brown belt to a black…
‘Underpants’ drops on campus
Set in 1910 Germany, Steve Martin’s adaptation of "The Underpants," by Carl Sternheim, is a farce destined to cause laughter. The play opens after Louise Maske’s bloomers fall during The King’s parade. This gains the attention of a poet, Versati,…
