Winter Olympics discriminate against women
The 2010 Olympics are here, and I’m normally excited to watch. I love athletic competition, and the Olympics are usually able to provide a wide variety of athleticism to viewers worldwide. However, I have chosen this year not to support…
‘Dear John’ doesn’t quite deliver
A "Dear John" letter is written to inform a lover that the relationship is over, such is the case for protagonist John Tyree in the film "Dear John." The film is an adaptation of a novel by the same name,…
Ice skating team continues success at competitive level
Elegance. Grace. Poise. Determination. These words can all be used to describe the Oswego State synchronized skating team, the Ice Effects, who qualified for the 2010 U.S. Synchronized Figure Skating Championship from March 4-6 in Minneapolis, Minn. The Ice Effects…
Penalty kill suspect as women’s hockey loses
Costly penalties plagued the Lakers throughout, as the women’s ice hockey team fell to Hamilton, 5-2, Wednesday night at the Campus Center Ice Arena. The Continentals scored three power play goals in five chances. All three of the power play…
Seniors pull through in final home match for Laker wrestling
It was senior night inside Max Ziel Gymnasium, and how fitting that the only two seniors on the men’s wrestling team stole the show, as the Lakers defeated SUNY Morrisville Tuesday night, 22-13. Senior Mike Howard defeated Goodson Philippe (7-2)…
Valentine’s Day gifts go to the extreme
Valentine’s Day, a holiday destined for couples to remind them of their love for one another- and perhaps the loneliest day for singles- draws near. Dinner reservations at restaurants are made, and dates are set to see the latest chick…
February provides low-quality entertainment
I have never been fond of the month of February. Of the 12 months, February is the one that offers the least in terms of cultural contributions. When other people say they hate February, they usually only point to Valentine’s…
Finding serenity in reality T.V.
I promised myself I would never watch it. A T.V. show embracing every Jersey stereotype imaginable? No way would I stoop to that level and watch my beloved state exploited and made fun of. But then I saw the first…
How to land a date in two days
It’s Friday and you’re panicked. I don’t mean just a little worried or carelessly uneasy; right now you’re in sheer existential terror. There are two days until Valentine’s Day and you’re single. Again. How could you let this happen again?…
Staff Editorial – Saving money at what cost?
We all agree that saving a buck or two is never a bad thing. But for New York State and its current fiscal situation, saving a few billion bucks is needed just to make it through the next year. We…
