Hart program qualifies for General Education credit
Beginning this year, students who live in Hart Hall have a unique opportunity to fulfill their Western and Non-Western Civilization General Education (Gen. Ed.) requirements. The Hart Hall International Studies Course (IST), which has been available to students for several…
Greek restaurant opens in Oswego
Telly’s, a pizzeria with a Grecian twist, is the latest restaurant to come to Oswego. The business relocated from Scriba , NY, and now sits on the corner of Baylis Street and State Route 104, located within walking distance for…
Dying for acceptance
By now you have probably heard of Tyler Clementi, the Rutgers University student who killed himself last week by jumping off the George Washington Bridge after his roommate broadcast a live feed of him having sex with another man over…
Bears stun sluggish Lakers
Coming off a shocking 2-1 overtime upset over SUNY Plattsburgh on Friday, Oct. 1, the Oswego State men’s soccer team found itself on the opposite side of a stunning result on Saturday, losing 2-0 to SUNY Potsdam. Potsdam’s Chris Mack…
Mascot search on hold, no plans to continue
Oswego State continues to be without a mascot, and that does not appear to be changing any time soon. "I am not sure that this can be brought to fruition soon," Athletic Director Tim Hale said. "I think it could…
Freshmen retention rates rising
Retention rates of freshmen students in poor academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or below) have increased since the school implemented the mid term pilot, first year advisement and academic success workshops, according to a report released in August 2010 by…
Student voter registration a challenge for Oswego
The New York State elections will take place on Nov. 2 and many Oswego State students remain unregistered and uninformed. Coordinator of Civic Engagement Nola Heidlebaugh estimated that roughly 1,360 Oswego State students were registered to vote on campus in…
University Police increase bike patrols on campus
Oswego State’s University Police and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Board are emphasizing the enforcement of traffic laws that apply to cyclists on college campuses. Officer cyclists will be issuing warnings and citations to students riding bikes who are not obeying…
Interim provost sets sights on strengthening academics
Susan Coultrap-McQuin, the former provost and vice president for Academic Affairs of Oswego State, left her position over the summer and was replaced by interim Lorrie Clemo. Coultrap-McQuin held her former position of provost for six years, leaving the position…
Frozen feasts prepare easily but lack human warmth
On a recent trip to Price Chopper to pick up a few necessities, I allowed my curiosity to take over and examine the carts of those around me. Certainly I am not the only one guilty of such an act….
