Expanse of free speech tackled in first Oz Speaks
A group of panelists discussed the difference between hate speech and free speech in relation to the First Amendment Thursday at Oswego State for the first Oz Speaks program of the semester. The discussion, moderated by Dean of Students Jerri…
Suit Up program outfits Oswego State students
Students at the first “Suit Up” event hosted by Career Services Feb. 18 at the Destiny USA JCPenney location called their parents asking why there were three numbers on the tags for dress shirts or what matched best with certain…
SA presidential election timeline released
Student Association has begun the process of electing a new president and vice president for the 2018-2019 academic year. Petitions were made available on Feb. 12, and all Oswego State students interested in running for either position were required to…
Writer’s Open Forum loses speaker for recent event
A literary publishing event hosted by the Writers Open Forum on Feb. 20 in Sheldon Hall featured a presentation and discussion with Inkitt representative Lauren Burns. However, Burns never showed up, and the night came to an early close for…
Unlawful Imprisonment in The Village
At 6:17 a.m. on Feb. 17 at The Village, University Police arrested Shane Foster on charges of unlawful imprisonment in the second degree. Foster, who is not an Oswego State student, is from Tonowanda. On Feb. 17, University Police responded…
Surprise Valentine’s for Oswego High School
High school students in the Oswego City School District walked into school Feb. 14 to find 1,800 pink and red handmade hearts taped on all of their lockers stretching down the halls. As an act of kindness, an anonymous high…
Next Great Business Idea begins new competition
The Next Greatest Business Idea, a contest between entrepreneurs looking to start businesses within Oswego County, is ready to begin its 2018 campaign. The 2018 edition of the competition will be the fourth time the contest has run since its…
Dating violence awareness sought in February
February is Dating Violence Awareness Month, and Oswego State is advocating for awareness. The “It’s On Oz” campaign has been sponsoring events all year to help educate students about the dangers and signs of dating violence. Since partnering with the…
Oswego Health to receive $1.4 million from new budget act
Oswego Health is one of the small, low-volume hospitals expected to benefit following the passing of the Bipartisan Budget Act. Following its passage, Oswego Health will receive $1.4 million over the course of five years in additional funding. This act…
Gym hours considered for expansion
Student Association recently passed a bill requesting Residence Life and Housing to extend hours of operation at the Cooper and Glimmerglass Fitness Centers on the Oswego State campus. After hearing concern of students being too busy to exercise in the…
