Oswego’s lagging literacy
Literacy is an indispensable skill in today’s society, but for too many adults in the United States, it is a skill that they lack. Studies have shown that millions of adults in this country demonstrated low levels of literacy skills….
Drone crash raises questions of public safety, privacy
Following the crashing of a drone in Central New York last week, peace activists have questioned the safety and privacy of citizens in Central New York, while local authorities are pushing to make the area drone-friendly. On Nov. 12, around…
School offers 4-year graduates $300 incentive
The Oswego State president’s office announced plans on Wednesday for an expansion to the Oswego Guarantee program that will offer students who graduate in four years or less a $300 “return on investment.” Starting with December 2013 graduates, all students…
Oswego State to partner with Chinese university
Though usually a staple of the event, Fritz Messere, the dean of the School of Communication, Media, and the Arts at Oswego State, was not able to attend this month’s Media Summit. He had a good reason for his absence…
This Week in Student Association
The Student Association met once again for its weekly senate meeting at 6 p.m. in Lanigan Hall room 103. Fifteen senators were present. The synchronized skating team (Synchro- Oswego State Ice Effects) wants to go to the nationals this year…
College Republicans Oswego Chapter president resigns before impeachment
On Tuesday the president of Oswego State’s College Republicans resigned moments before a vote was to be held on impeaching her from power. Secretary of the club, Victoria Diana was present at the meeting and said that the impeachment was…
Students using Facebook must be careful
There has been some concern over the last few years about whether Facebook has been used as a secondary source of information for employers to look at when considering hiring possible employees. New research from the Department of Psychology at…
Greeks turn geek for philanthropy
Phi Sigma Sigma sorority hosted their first annual Greeks to Geeks tournament on Saturday. The organization raised over $400 for their national philanthropy, readiness in education for young women. The event coordinators, juniors Erica Huttunen and Amanda Tomaselli, are the…
Taking look back at SA’s fall semester
In September, the Student Association came into session under the supervision of President Anthony Smith and Vice President Benjamin June. They were left with inexperienced senators and empty spots on the board of directors this semester. With the odds against…
THE FALL SEMESTER THAT WAS
With only one week of classes following Thanksgiving break, this will be our last issue of the semester. While our coverage will continue online over the rest of the semester and through winter break, we will not be back in …
