Columnist Archives - Page 12 of 20

Street preachers provide interactions for students

Jesse Szweda, Opinion Columnist • October 18, 2018

Like other students at this University, I had a Christian upbringing, which meant I got to hear plenty of preaching throughout my childhood. However, this preaching always took place within a church...

Landlords take advantage of students

Joshua Mounts, Opinion Columnist • October 18, 2018

Almost every student deals with landlords during their college experience. Some students deal with different landlords over their years in college, and others choose to stick with the same company...

Humanities degrees deserve recognition

Jesse Szweda, Columnist • October 11, 2018

At the end of this semester, I will be graduating with an English degree, along with other students at this University. Studying the great works of literature that humanity has created throughout the...

Graffiti is an art form

Courtney Schuna, Columnist • October 11, 2018

Everyone has seen various types of graffiti around the world. Some believe it is vandalism, but it is actually a way for artists to express themselves. In his article “Is Graffiti Art?” Edward...

Film, TV and radio creators should avoid remakes

Joshua Mounts, Opinion Writer • October 11, 2018

Nostalgia. A concept that captures the hearts, attention and wallets of society easier than just about anything else. Nostalgia is no foreign concept to businesses and content creators. In fact it’s...

Gen ed classes should be expanded

Jesse Szweda, Opinion Writer • October 4, 2018

General education classes are a significant part of the college experience, whether it’s history classes with the sleep-inducing power of a medical anesthetic or chemistry courses that induce tearful...

Video games aren’t a cause of violence

Courtney Schuna, Opinion Writer • October 4, 2018

Video games have been debated for some time now. Some people believe they are beneficial, but others believe they cause more harm than good. Some people even go as far to say that video games cause...

Physical libraries are needed

Courtney Schuna, Opinion Writer • September 20, 2018

In today’s society, we are always evolving with different technologies that allow us to find information with just the click of a button. With this type of technological access, are public libraries...

Go to grad school for right reasons

Jesse Szweda, Opinion Writer • September 20, 2018

In my four years at UW Oshkosh, I have never met a student who didn’t look forward to graduation. The thought of walking across the stage in your black cap and gown and proudly accepting your diploma...

Phones should not be your eyes

Joshua Mounts, Opinion Writer • September 13, 2018

Technology: the double-edged sword. The devices people have access to today both help with everyday life but also serve as a good distraction. The developments in technology that we have today are...