Oswego State club hockey loses first in-conference match-up
The Oswego State club hockey team returned home this weekend to face Mercyhurst University on Nov. 3. Oswego returned to their winning ways, as they dominated Mercyhurst by a score of 8-1. Oswego opened up the scoring, as Nathan Hutchens…
Further inspection of player safety sparked after death of Adam Johnson
Following ongoing discussion of player safety and equipment mandates in the sport of hockey, Oswego State men’s hockey seeks to ensure player safety by offering neck guards, should players opt to wear them despite not being mandated at the college…
Shingen Ko Festival proves to be exciting
The essence of a festival is the enjoyment of the people around and the atmosphere surrounding it. The Shingen ko festival is there to celebrate Takeda Shingen, the feudal lord of Kai province during the warring state period (1568-1603). The…
Freedom Now: Reporting on Black Solidarity Day
Black saa·luh·deh·ruh·tee. On the first Monday of this month, the day before Election Day, the Black Student Union observed Nov. 6 as Black Solidarity Day. Uhuru Sasa! we chant in our call to action, wanting our Black culture to be…
Dog dad: Learning patience from raising Yuki: Editor-in-Chief’s Column
My girlfriend and I are raising an American Akita named Yuki. Akitas are a dog breed that when fully mature can weigh over 100 pounds. Even though she is only about eight months old, she is already huge: 64 pounds…
Figuring out life after high school is hard
The transition from high school to after is one of the scariest things any adolescent can experience. In my high school, you were given two choices: college or workforce. If you chose college, there were a plethora of expensive and…
Faculty contract ratified following rallies, weeks of uncertainty, doubt
In August, the United University Professors (UUP) union negotiated a new, highly-anticipated four-year contract with the New York State governor, a year after the 2016-2022 state contract expired and left SUNY Oswego faculty without adaptive annual benefits. UUP, according to…
University theater department to perform ‘La Traviata’ classic
The upcoming production of “La Traviata” by the Oswego Opera Theater is anticipated to be a remarkable rendition of a beloved classic. The opera will be performed in Italian, with English titles projected above the stage, and will feature a…
RA unionization efforts ramp up, discussion held to address concerns
On Oct. 19, two resident assistants (RAs) at SUNY Oswego updated an online petition expressing their grievances with the current standards placed on them by Residence Life and Housing (ResLife). Spearheaded by village community assistant (VCA) Aziz Sarimsakov and supported…
Senator sponsors state child protection bill to prevent abuse, repeated tragedies
As a way to protect children from abuse during custody battles, legislation has been introduced within the New York State Senate that has gained increasing support throughout the year. Senate Bill S3170A, Kyra’s Law, would require family courts to do…
