Feature: ‘Voices of Polonia;’ On V-E Day Say “Dziekuite” Thank You to the Poles
By Ted Rajchel
On May 8, 1945 (V-E Day) the world celebrated victory in Europe, and on May 8th we remember those who fought to preserve the freedom that we now enjoy.
The United States,...
June Legal Myths vs. Reality
By Judge Joan Shkane
This is a continuing discussion of Legal Myths and Reality, because those informed are always the most successful.
Please note: Senator Sam Ervin, chair of the Senate Select Committee on Watergate in...
Film Review: ‘Men’ an Arthouse Exploit Whose Style Upends its Story
By Matt DeCristo
“Men” earns the distinction of being the only film I have ever walked out on. And at a running time of a mere 100 minutes, that’s saying something. The pacing is fine....
Mohawk Valley Almanac for May 2022
By Roger Chambers
Holidays and Observances in May
May 1--May Day; Law Day; International Labor Day; Beltane
May 5--Cinco de Mayo
May 8--Mother’s Day; Truman Day (Missouri)
May 21--Armed Forces Day
May 22--National Maritime Day; Rogation Sunday
May 23--Victoria Day (Canada)
May...
Editorial: Violence, Death, and Suffering Change is Needed Today
By Joshua Finn
The recent murders in both Buffalo and Uvalde seem to be part of yet another wave of extreme violence created by a system that does not provide for its people. A system...
Juneteenth Photo ID Event for Oneida County Black History Archive
The Oneida County History Center and For the Good, Inc. will host a community photo identification and documentation event on Friday, June 17, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, to commemorate Juneteenth, and...
Feature: Roe v. Wade in Danger of Repeal and What it Means for You
By Sage Lively | Hamilton College intern
Let’s talk about the impending overturning of Roe v Wade. I want to start by stating the obvious: this issue is not overblown. This will impact abortion rights,...
Editorial: Essential, but Expendable: On the Working Conditions of Resident Advisors at Hamilton College
By Mckela Kanu and Adina Mujica | Hamilton College students
“We’re essential, but expendable,” Ashley García (Senior at Hamilton College) firmly states in response to being a Resident Advisor (RA) on campus. This statement was prompted...
Feature: How Anti-Black Racism Often Results in Substandard Medical Care
We would like to think that those we turn to for health care will approach all of us with the perfect blend of clinical detachment and compassion, carefully and thoroughly examining us without judgment,...
Film Review: ‘The Outfit’ a Great Use of Mark Rylance, Filmmaking Aspects
By Matt DeCristo | Columnist
“The Outfit” could be described as a period piece, literally taking place in 1956. From a figurative standpoint it also brings us back to gangster/crime films that reigned over the...