The timeless feud of east campus versus west campus is a sometimes a controversial debate, especially among students. The question of whose side is superior is irrelevant because everyone has a different definition of âbetterâ. The best way to decode this age-old argument is to decipher the propaganda.
Top 3 West Campus Stereotypes
âItâs the loud, party side of campusâ
âItâs the less attractive sideâ
 âIt holds most of the drunken peopleâ
While these stereotypes can be true at times, there are some redeeming qualities that are forgotten. Even though west campus is notorious for what goes on inside the dorms, as opposed to what happens outside the dorms, the biggest misconception here is that the west side of campus isnât absolutely gorgeous.
Granted, east campus does have a prettier exterior overall, but that doesnât make the west side chopped liverâŠ
The pond at the edge of west campus is the dark horse of SUNY Oswego. Itâs surrounded by beautiful wildlife, and itâs parameter makes for a wonderful running track.  Students can sit down, read a book, go fishing, or even watch the sunset.
But if you arenât all about serene settings, you can always walk over to the volleyball/basketball courts. Better yet, the west side of campus is relatively close to Oswegoâs famous ice cream parlor, Bevâs Dairy Treat. Try their dark raspberry flavor to see why theyâre famous once they open back up next season!
(Arielle Schunk l The Oswegonian)
The answer as to which side of campus is âbetterâ is still under some speculation, however the one thing that isnât is that from August to mid-October, there is a lot to do on campus, no matter which side youâre on. Once itâs December, all parts of campus will be equally congested by snow, so for now itâs a draw.
