New definitions influence spike in annual abuse data
The number of domestic violence incidents reported went up in Oswego County, but it might not just be because the amount of violence that is increasing. “With any issue that is related to crime or domestic violence there are so…
New Gen Ed models up for discussion
The GE21 Task Force presented three models for reforming the current General Education model in February. The models are now up for discussion among faculty and students. This latest attempt at Gen Ed reform comes after the SUNY system changed…
Oswego County unemployment soars
Oswego County has the second-highest unemployment rate in New York state, according to the State Labor Department’s March 13 release of area unemployment rates. According to the reports, as of January 2012, Oswego County had a 12.5 percent unemployment rate,…
Springing into action
While other students spent their spring break partying it up in resort destinations, some Oswego State students used their time to volunteer internationally and locations across America. Alternative spring break, a program administered through the Center for Service Learning and…
Panel urges reporting sexual harassment
ool campuses as well as in the work environment where two types of sexual harassment take effect: quid pro quo and hostile work environment. “Quid pro quo is the exchange of sexual favors in return for ‘I’ll give you a…
Smoke, but no fire, on local cigarette ban
Over the past few years, colleges and universities across the United States have been dealing with the vast amount of college student smokers. There has been a recent trend of movements being formed aimed at banning smoking at schools altogether….
Professor’s impact on global scale
Science fiction has made its way into the English department, with Thomas Bertonneau at the forefront. Classes have been captivated with literature about France being destroyed by crimson-purple fire, or aliens colonizing Earth. For those brave enough to venture where…
Lakers lose to St. Norbert in NCAA finals
After an exhilarating overtime victory over Amherst College in the NCAA Semifinals, the Oswego State men’s ice hockey team fell short of capturing its second national championship, losing to St. Norbert College, 4-1, on Saturday night in the NCAA Championship…
Lakers remain undefeated
The Oswego State men’s lacrosse program finished the 2011 season on a six-game losing streak and entered the 2012 season with only five returning seniors. And yet, despite boasting a young roster including 15 freshmen, the Lakers have already matched…
Women’s hockey ends best season in program history
The Oswego State women’s hockey team’s season ended with a 1-0 loss to SUNY Plattsburgh, but this defeat was not so much a loss as it was the culmination of the best season this Laker team has ever had. This…
