The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Nov. 5, 2024

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Opinion

Queen’s death brings too many closures

When you look up the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Google, you are presented with a span of time from Sept. 8 through Sept. 19. At first glance to anyone who is not familiar with the processes involved with…

Winter cold weather more enjoyable than summer heat

Leaves are turning orange, pumpkins are appearing and temperatures are dropping. These are all signs of fall as September nears its end. Many are sad over the loss of summer and the forthcoming cold weather.  However, unlike the geese, I…

Opinion

Season brings opportunity to enjoy fall flavors

The fall season has officially begun! Now that it is the end of September, this time of year brings on many things such as comfy sweaters, apple picking, cooler weather and pumpkin spice everything. There is everything from pumpkin spice…

Opinion

Too early for Halloween, not like Christmas

A certain Oswegonian editor published an opinion in the Sept. 23 issue arguing that the season to celebrate Halloween has already begun.  “Halloween is deserving of just as much appreciation of occasions like Christmas, and therefore is entitled to be…

Havens’ Hot Takes: from the News Editor

Any of my friends, family or people who remotely know me know that one of my favorite phrases is “Here me out … I have a hot take.” I pride myself on having a long list of unpopular opinions, covering…

Oswego chicken restaurants ranked: Popeyes, KFC and Tully’s Tenders 

With Popeyes as its most recent addition, Oswego is currently the home of three fried chicken oriented fast food restaurants, with the others being KFC and Tully’s Tenders. More specifically, each establishment stands out for its offering of chicken tenders…

Opinion

Halloween should be celebrated throughout fall

Since I was a kid, it has always been a tradition to decorate for Christmas on either Thanksgiving or Black Friday, a custom which many other people may also take part in. For others, like my housemates, the day after…

Opinion

Americans overworked, need more time off

American culture worships a model of overworking. We admire and give high praise to those who work the hardest to an extent that is undeniably unhealthy.  Working at the level that Americans praise is completely unsustainable for the duration of…

Option to unionize beneficial to minor league baseball

Minor league baseball players finally get the positive development they have been waiting for, the ability to unionize. For years, players on minor league teams have been given the short straw, being left to fend for themselves. With low wages,…

FC Barcelona must face punishment

FC Barcelona have spent over $150 million in transfers this summer. The staggering number is not the issue here. The problem is that the Spanish giants spent this much money while being in over $1 billion in debt. In the…