Oswego State remembers 9/11 victims with annual flag display
The Oswego State College Republicans, lined thousands of American flags around the Marano Campus Center entrance Wednesday to commemorate the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Thirteen years ago, a crisp and clear Tuesday morning spiraled into a dark day…
Utica man thanks UP for saving his life
A Utica man, who suffered a heart attack during the Oswego Harborfest 5K run in July, formally thanked Oswego State University Police officers Sept. 8 for their quick actions during the incident that saved his life. “I’m probably a lot…
Yik Yak popular with college students
A new popular social media app has recently made a buzz at Oswego State. Yik Yak allows users to write anonymous statements about anything or anyone and post them up online, a bit like an anonymous public bulletin board. It…
Onondoga Hall receives $550,000 interior renovations
The interior of Onondaga Hall received a number of updates and renovations this summer. The building was completely repainted, the ceiling patched and sprayed and all new carpeting was installed. Residence halls at Oswego State are continuously being updated and…
Crossroads accepts credit, debit cards
Starting this semester, Auxiliary Services has made the decision to try a new payment option for cash operations places starting with Crossroads in the Marano Campus Center. Located across from the information desk, Crossroads is now accepting debit and credit…
Take our safety seriously
Sexual assault is a problem on college campuses across the country and Oswego State is no different. School officials recently announced the updated Title IX guidelines, in order to meet a federal mandate. The mandate requires colleges to be fully…
Keep eyes on your drink at any place
I am now a junior at Oswego State. I have been to at least one party per weekend since I have been enrolled. In my time at Oswego, I have had a lot of fun and met a lot of…
‘Follow your bliss’ in college
One of the many paradigms fed to college students as early as their senior year of high school is that they should “have a plan” of what they want to do with their lives and decide their academic roadmap accordingly….
9/11 teachers should get applause
It’s hard to believe that it’s already been 13 years since that fateful Tuesday morning when the world was glued to their TV screens, watching its way of life forever change before it’s eyes. It’s amazing how everyone remembers where…
Gay NFL player Michael Sam doesn’t impress
How are Jackie Robinson, Michael Phelps, and Dick Fosbury similar to Michael Sam? They did something “first” in the sports world. Robinson was the first black professional baseball player, Phelps was the first person to win eight gold medals in…
