The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Dec. 4, 2024

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Goodbye: My last Oswegonian ever 

With all the craziness last week, I did not have a chance to write a traditional goodbye column for my last week as editor-in-chief (EIC). As The Oswegonian has been a major part of my life for three years, a…

Live action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ casting proves disastrous

The 2002 animated film “Lilo & Stitch” is the latest to be swallowed by Disney’s remake craze. This would perhaps be acceptable if the casting was not, for the most part, a disaster. While the media giant managed to somewhat…

Editor-in-Chief’s column: Take over week successful: Chairs bought

I am not quite sure where to start but, hi, I am Ben Diamond, the former sports editor and incoming Editor-in-Chief for the 2023-2024 academic year. I am really excited to step into this position, and I am really happy…

Humans can be cute sometimes

When humans are not committing felonies like armed robbery, kidnapping or homicide, they have more appropriate habits that can be perceived as cute.  The following traditions, habits and tendencies are what makes a human being value life.  Birthdays: One of…

Editor-in-Chief’s column: The high toll of investigation

At the beginning of this semester, myself and Abigail Conpropst, the managing editor, received identical copies of an anonymous letter. Three months later, that letter was still impacting my daily life, though I hope that after this week everything will…

Protesters may have proven Trump’s point

The protest preceding Cherise Trump’s speech at the Marano Campus Center auditorium did more to hurt the trans community than it did to protect them.  At 6 p.m. on April 5, the area near the auditorium hosted more students standing…

Opinion Staff Editorial

Editor-in-Chief’s column: Sharing some good news amid all the bad

There is a lot going on right now. In the world, on campus, everywhere. It is definitely an interesting time to be a student journalist. Breaking news seems to be an hourly norm these days.  My columns have been very…

Teachers need better pay for their efforts

Teachers do not get as much recognition as they should be getting. It has gotten a little better over the years with people having more awareness of all the efforts teachers put into their jobs, but it can be better….

Humans cause problems not ChatGPT

We have nothing to fear in ChatGPT, whether it is creating stunning art, perfect love letters or award-winning academic papers. The only thing we need to fear is ourselves and our use of it to make hollow, meaningless and delusional…

Wonzones’ Jason Shi is the perfect interviewee

Sean Evans, the host of the YouTube show “Hot Ones” will be paying a visit to SUNY Oswego to give a live interview on April 14. Evans is well known on the internet for the show and has interviewed a…