The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Oswego men’s lacrosse season ends in loss to SUNY Potsdam

Hunting for a playoff spot moving into the final regular season game of the year, the Oswego State Lakers were ready to go to battle to make it to their fourth consecutive SUNYAC playoffs.  They set off on their trip…

Oswego parking needs immediate solution

Recently, SUNY Oswego University Police have ramped up their enforcement of parking rules across campus.  Students are getting ticketed during the day for parking in the incorrect lots, even in empty lots with dozens of spaces. Oswego already charges a…

New film ‘Michael’ celebrates artist’s life from childhood to stardom

Widely considered one of the most anticipated films of the year, ‘Michael’ made its debut on Friday, April 24. While it had the biggest opening weekend in the box office for any biographical picture ($97 million in North America alone…

Women’s lacrosse downs Oneonta, makes return to SUNYAC championship

After historically securing their first ever SUNYAC title last season, the Oswego State women’s lacrosse team will have a chance to repeat the same result.  The Lakers, on home turf, clinched a bid to the SUNYAC championship following their authoritative…

Baseball downs Utica on senior day, clinches SUNYAC No. 2 seed

After concluding their regular season with three consecutive wins, the Oswego State baseball team has surged into the postseason with possession of the No. 2 seed. The Lakers took down Utica University in a late-inning comeback during senior day on…

Demi Lovato overcomes mental health struggles

Demi Lovato, a successful singer, songwriter and actress, has been an advocate for mental health since her early twenties.  As expressed through numerous interviews, and in her documentaries: “Simply Complicated “(2017,) and “Dancing With The Devil” (2021,)  Lovato explained her…

Lakers softball, baseball seeking strong finishes as postseason nears

Playoffs are closer than ever; both Oswego State Lakers softball and baseball find themselves in very different positions. For baseball, the path is clear. For softball, the margin for error is gone. The Oswego State baseball team has already secured…

Mental health advocacy for students is non-negotiable 

The month of May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. Many people nowadays do not care for their mental health as much as they should, and this is a growing problem. Mental wellness is just as important as physical…

Faculty focus: Professor Joshua Plencner talks about teaching journey

Being born and raised in North Dakota, Joshua Plencner, associate professor in the department of politics with a doctorate in political science, never imagined working at SUNY Oswego for the past seven years.  “Even though it’s the largest city in…

3 SUNY Oswego students make their mark at 2026 Broadcasting Education Awards Festival

SUNY Oswego is making its mark on the national stage after bringing home multiple honors from this year’s Broadcast Education Association Awards.  The BEA Festival of Media Awards is a national competition showcasing the best student work in broadcasting, film…