Diner offers taste of nostalgia
Mom and Pop’s Soda Shop & Eatery, located on 23 E. Utica St., takes patrons back in time to a 1950s soda shop, with plentiful food and a charming atmosphere. Situated on the East Side of town, it is often…
Technology Triumphs
Upon hearing both Dan Black and Dragonette were headed to Buffalo’s Big Orbit Soundlab and the cover for getting in was a mere $12, I had to rearrange my schedule for the 8th, 9th and 10th of August to make…
‘Come Around Sundown’ disappoints
There are two words that sum up "Come Around Sundown," the fifth album from the renowned southern-rock band Kings of Leon: mildly disappointing. The album includes some of the best songs the band has ever recorded, but it’s bogged down…
Rent is too damn high
Jimmy McMillan stole the show Monday at the debate among the New York state governor candidates. His refrain of "The rent is too damn high," was novel, memorable and—most importantly—frequently repeated. By now, millions have seen the video of McMillan…
Women keep duds despite better guys
I’ve noticed a pattern with female dating habits: girls like jackasses. That’s right, I said it. I can’t even count the times I’ve seen a couple where the guy belittles his girlfriend, acts moronically or just doesn’t care at all….
Senate shakedown
Student Association Vice President T.J. Scandaliato resigned at Tuesday night’s senate meeting and was replaced by Senate Pro Tempore Ajay Lentini on Wednesday. "Due to a series of unfortunate events that are both professional and personal, I have to resign…
People enjoy learning from each other when they stop to pay attention
You get an education if you’re one of those people who can talk to anyone. Every week we encounter people who bag our groceries, deliver our mail and make our coffee. The market economy is composed in such a way…
Writing Center lacks resources to help students
The Writing Center has undergone major changes brought on by SmarThinking, a software introduced to Oswego State last semester by the Office of Learning Services. The software is currently not in use and there are only three writing tutors available…
Are we all gang members?
According to www.sohh.com, on Oct. 7, the rapper Jay-Z had been targeted by the Miami Police Department in an online gang activity poster. He was depicted as a stereotypical illustration of a gang member. The poster was posted on the…
Voting machines unaffected by voter turnout
Despite low voter turnout, the Oswego County Board of Elections remains hopeful that students will step up and vote. Oswego County Democratic Commissioner Dick Atkins said although there has been continuous low voter turnout at Oswego State, he hopes students…
