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U.P. discusses methods to keep watch of Village

Opening of new townhouse complex in fall carries the prospect of more on-campus partying, crime

The Village, Oswego State’s newest living arrangement, promises more freedoms and an off-campus living experience for students, but also carries the potential for more partying and crime, something U.P. is hoping to curb. University Police have been discussing how The Village will be monitored for partying.

Activity fee vote could jeopardize organizations

The $97 fee that students currently pay could become voluntary after crucial vote

The upcoming student vote over whether to continue making the Student Activity Fee mandatory may negatively impact all organizations on Oswego State’s campus if it is struck down. Every two years, the Student Association (S.A.) holds a vote on whether to keep the $97 per semester activity fee mandatory for all students.

Hitting the books

Amid tuition raises, students continue to bear brunt of steep book prices

The old saying goes that knowledge is free. The textbook it comes in is a different story. Oswego State students complain that they’re shelling out more for textbooks this year than last and that the College Bookstore could be overcharging. According to the Oswego State Web site, students are spending around $350 each semester on textbooks.

Proposal would give SUNY financial flexibility

Reserves will continue college for foreseeable future

SUNY officials have proposed an act that would allow campuses to determine their own tuition rates without approval from the New York State Legislature. The Higher Education Empowerment and Innovation Act, introduced in mid-January, would allow SUNY schools to generate more of their own revenue.

Better than the rest

Following win over Cardinals, top-ranked Lakers set sights on deep playoff run

After completing a season sweep of arch-rival SUNY Plattsburgh, the Oswego State men’s ice hockey team sets their sights on their next objective: capturing the SUNYAC regular season title. “It’s just another game, another win,” junior forward Justin Fox said.

‘Mass Effect 2’ revives RPG genre

While the first “Mass Effect” was a great game, it was far from perfect. The game was plagued by long loading times, empty planets to explore and generic side quests, but developer Bioware took the time to fix negative complaints from the first game.

Lack of transparency dogs Obama

I am not attempting to flaunt or preach my conservatism. Rather, I am presenting a series of facts that might change many peoples’ unwarranted positive view and glorification of the supposedly great President Barack Obama. According to the 2009 Pulitzer Prize winner, politifact.

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