Lakers sweep crucial weekend
It was a good weekend for the Oswego State men’s soccer team, as the Lakers defeated a pair of conference opponents to improve their record to 5-6-1 overall and 3-2 in SUNYAC play. The 2-1 victories over Buffalo State and…
Title Chasers
Last season, the Oswego State men’s ice hockey team made an unexpected run toward its second national championship in program history, coming up short in the NCAA Semifinal against St. Norbert. Despite the last-second defeat to the Green Knights, the…
Experience, leadership brings high expectations
This year the Oswego State women’s ice hockey team begins its fifth year as a program, looking to bring more attention to the sport. After a trying season last year, where the team saw both exciting wins and devastating losses,…
Serving up smiles
During doubles matches at Romney courts, the duo is easy to spot. In stature, they could both easily be classified as short, as neither player stands higher than 5 feet 3 inches tall. The next thing a spectator might notice…
University Police to hire four new officers
Four University Police officers retired at the end of September, leaving a temporary hole in U.P. Lt. Mike Taylor, Lt. Kirk Coates, Lt. Geri Bosco and Officer David Scott retired on Sept. 29. "Losing their expertise will no doubt have…
S.A. funds could save organizations
A bill granting Tier II organizations their budgets was passed by the student Senate Tuesday night, nearly a quarter of the way into the academic year. In order for the budget to become law, it needs to be signed by…
Troubles with traffic
The amount of New York state traffic tickets issued by University Police on the Oswego State campus increased by 153 percent between 2006 and 2009. 288 tickets were issued in 2006 and 730 in 2009, according to U.P. annual reports….
With horror, slasher flicks gore puts off viewers, detracts from storytelling
For the most part, I love horror stories. In stories about zombies, demons, ghosts, werewolves or vampires (when they’re not being made to look like total pansies by a certain Mormon housewife) if some otherworldly mess happens, and it’s well-written,…
This lesson brought to you by letter E
As the midterm elections approach, there are many pressing issues that voters must weigh. Education, health care, the economic situation, America’s role in global affairs (especially in the Middle East) and the overall direction of the country—these are just a…
Savoring flavors of fall
The leaves on the trees have changed to a more earthy tone. They fall at our feet, and crunch with each step we take. A mild chill is now in the air, blasting forth with each strong Lake Ontario gust….
