Greek insurance demanded
A new policy from Oswego State requires all Greek Life organizations to purchase $1 million liability insurance by the fall semester. A letter sent to members of Greek Life on April 18 states that the university reviewed its “registration and…
Waterbury renovations shift housing process; affect The Village lottery
Students seem to be more overwhelmed with potential future living arrangements after this semester’s housing process. The closing of Waterbury Hall at the end of next fall semester has caused a shift in residential housing. Yet it is up to…
Bill proposed to U.S. Senate will fund battle against sexual assault
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., last week announced she is proposing a bill that would provide $109 million in federal funding for combating sexual assault on college campuses across the U.S. “The price of a college education should not include a…
Students use stimulants as study aid
With two weeks of classes left in the semester and finals week after that, Oswego State students will be working on lots of papers, projects and studying for tests and finals. During these times, college students around the nation can…
Women’s Center presents Slut Walk
The third annual Women’s Center Slut Walk was in full swing in the Hewitt Union ballroom on Wednesday afternoon, with a good number of students showing up to support for the cause. Slut Walk is an event that takes place…
This Week in SA
The Student Association senate met again on Tuesday for the 21st meeting of the 49th legislative session. There were 19 senators present. There were no guests to the senate this week and there was no public comment. SA President Tucker…
Local high school students compete in Oswego County GENIUS Olympiad
Oswego County GENIUS Olympiad is an environmental science competition that encourages high school students from Oswego County to focus on all aspects of global environment issues. There were 15 students from Phoenix Central High School and Central Square High School…
SAVAC first responders reflect on organization‘s benefits
Student Association Volunteer Ambulance Corps, or SAVAC, was formed in 1971 after budget cuts to Mary Walker Health Center. It was the nation’s first fully student-run ambulance corps. “Most of us come from other EMS agencies and fire departments from…
Greek orgs given raw deal
Oswego State’s new policy requiring Greek organizations to purchase insurance policies by August 21 has left a number of organizations in limbo. Several organizations must now find a way to fund and implement potentially expensive insurance policies in under four…
Leaving school, leaving social circle
I haven’t cried since Jan. 10, 2009. I’m sure you remember where you were on that fateful day, when Lendale White and Alge Crumpler each fumbled inside the opponent’s 20 yardline, and the Tennessee Titans fell to the Baltimore Ravens,…
