The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Year: 2014

Opinion

Yik Yaking all over your campus

Under the description of the Yik Yak app it states “Yik Yak acts like a local bulletin board for your area by showing the most recent posts from other users around you. It allows anyone to connect and share information…

Opinion

Joan Rivers leaves us with laughs

  “I succeeded by saying what everyone else is thinking”- Joan Rivers. Joan Rivers, renowned comedian and television host, passed away Sept. 4, 2014, following a routine, but nonetheless risky, throat procedure. She was 81 years old. Yet, to Joan,…

Opinion

Ray Rice causes an upoar for fans

The NFL season is officially here and week one is in the books. With all the big headlines coming into the season they are all overlooked by an incident that is bigger than the NFL. Baltimore Ravens running back, Ray…

Opinion

Deserted Waterbury disturbs friends

What a difference a year really does make. At this time last year, I was in the process of meeting and bonding with some of my now closest friends on campus. Waterbury Hall certainly didn’t disappoint when it came to…

Oswego Eats The Lighthouse

YoBerry brings delicious new option to satisfy sweet tooth

­­­­­It looks like my prayers have finally been answered because a frozen yogurt spot has opened up that is sure to have your taste buds jumping for joy. I became a part of the froyo craze about five years ago…

Blogs Sports Web Exclusive

Volleyball comes up short in home opener

The Oswego State  volleyball team dropped an extremely back and forth home opener to St. John Fisher on Wednesday night at Max Ziel Gymnasium in Laker Hall, 3-2 (22-25, 25-22, 20-25, 25-20, 8-15). After playing a grueling first four sets,…

Soccer Sports

Women’s soccer sets bar high in 2014

The Oswego State women’s soccer team had a lot to think about this summer. Sitting on the heels of a 10-7 season, which saw them play in the SUNYAC Championships, the Lakers knew they would be entering this season with…

Sports

Senior captain looks to pace men’s cross country to successful autumn

Over the course of his cross country career at Oswego State, senior Nick Montesano has not only become a great runner, but a leader on his team, as well. A team captain this season, Montesano is someone who leads by…

Sports

Oswego State Athletic Department accepts President Stanley’s challenge

The Oswego State Lakers and coaches of all sports on campus participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Wednesday afternoon at Laker Soccer Field. Several Oswego professors and staff, including Oswego State President Deborah Stanley, have taken the plunge under…

Sports

Cross country performs well in home invitational

This past weekend both of the Oswego State cross country teams and many other teams raced in the men’s annual Oswego Don Masterson Invitational and the women’s annual Oswego Pat                    …