Student shares experience
I am one of those people who, when watching a movie, cries whenever an animal dies and am stone-faced when a person dies. It does not matter what kind of animal, wild or domestic—when they die in real life or…
Give books real chance
According to National Endowment for the Arts, 33 percent of young adults never read a book again once they graduate from high school. That means that one-third of the students here at Oswego State have not read anything since they…
Weigh pros, cons of vaccines this season
As flu season slowly approaches, some of you may be considering getting those yearly flu shots out of the way. However, recently the demand for such vaccinations has plummeted. Over the past decade, hundreds of different vaccinations have been introduced…
Student keeps hope alive for successful, inspiring BFA show
As a graphic design major, I’ve had my fair share of classes in Tyler Hall. I know the struggle of pulling all-nighters within its halls and trying to finish that one project that’s due the next day. I know of…
Plea for more transfer scholarships
When it comes to awarding merit scholarships, the kneejerk reaction of universities seems to be: give them to incoming freshmen. Though the student body has many other worthy potential recipients, freshmen that are entering college for the first time seem…
Ted Cruz makes spectacle, waste time
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz spoke out against the funding of President Barack Obama’s Affordable Care Act for 21 hours last week, beating the record for the longest speech this year. The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, mostly…
Lakers drop 2 weekend games
The Oswego State men’s soccer team fell to SUNY Oneonta, 4-0, on Saturday, one day after losing a heartbreaking game to SUNY New Paltz, 3-2, on Friday to open up SUNYAC play. The two weekend losses gives Oswego State an…
Field hockey falls to Cortland at home
The Oswego State field hockey team (3-5, 1-1 SUNYAC) took its fourth loss of the 2013 season Saturday, falling 7-2 to SUNYAC rival and 17th-ranked SUNY Cortland (6-2, 2-0 SUNYAC). The loss was the Lakers’ second straight, following their 1-0…
O’Connell turns Laker volleyball program around
Oswego State volleyball head coach J.J. O’Connell has changed the attitude surrounding the program. He turned the team around and has led the Lakers to a 12-9 record this season. Despite the changes that have surrounded the team during his…
Lakers gearing up for SUNYAC play
After a strong 6-3 start to the 2013 season, the Oswego State women’s soccer team is preparing to host SUNY Plattsburgh on Friday and SUNY Potsdam on Saturday at Laker Soccer Field. The Lakers (6-3, 1-1 SUNYAC) are looking to…
