Freshly launched Cannabis Minor draws interest
SUNY Oswego has expanded its Cannabis Studies offerings with a new minor designed to give students an academic understanding of the cannabis industry and its social, legal and scientific implications. Professor Marthinus Koen, coordinator of the Cannabis Studies program, said…
7 Brew’s Financial Ownership History
A new coffee place in town is causing a stir, 7 Brew’s upcoming grand opening continues to elicit excitement and intrigue all around campus. Cars have been seen painted with bold messages such as “We love 7 Brew,” and lines…
Lake Ontario should not be renamed
From SUNY Oswego, Lake Ontario is hard to miss. It is a core part of many college experiences. Now, Americans are being asked to call it something new: Lake America. On Aug. 27, President Donald Trump signed an executive order…
Remembering Dolly Parton, her legacy built on dreams, music, generosity
Dolly Parton built a legacy that reached beyond music, turning her successes into a lasting commitment to children, families and her Tennessee community. Parton died Aug. 25, 2026, at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 80 after a…
‘Dancing with the Stars’ announces 35th season celebrity cast
The ballroom is polished and the spray tans are ready! Last week, ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” officially revealed their Season 35 celebrity cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy. The unique casting mix of both entertainment and sport worlds attracts…
‘The Deal’ TV adaptation balances romance, hockey, complicated pasts
Elle Kennedy’s “The Deal” brings together college hockey romance and complex personal histories in a story that has gained renewed attention following the recent Amazon Prime adaptation of “Off Campus”. Originally published in 2015, the 360 page novel follows…
Rebecca Black is back, furthering electro-pop movement with confidence
Rebecca Black, electronic-pop artist, is back with her EP “Age of the Exhibitionist.” The singer known behind the 2011 phenomenon “Friday” has since rebranded into a mature, experimental and significant figure in modern electronic-pop. While Black has obtained decent traction…
From the Editor-in-Chief’s desk: Oswegonian encourages student writers participation
As we usher in the 91st year of The Oswegonian I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Elena Gaffney and I will be serving as the editor-in-chief for the 2026-2027 academic year. I was…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces AI ban in public schools
On Wednesday, Sep. 2, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that all artificial intelligence student-facing materials will be banned during the 2026-2027 school year. This ban will temporarily exist among elementary and middle school students for a year, to assess technology interactions….
The Lake Effect Cafe hosts firstOpen Mic Night of fall semester
Sept. 3, right inside the Penfield Library, The Lake Effect Cafe hosted its first Open Mic Night of the year. Students of all majors gathered together in the cozy lounge to enjoy a night of karaoke, poetry, comedy and more. …
