The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Month: February 2026

Women’s basketball falls in SUNYAC after strong weekend

The Oswego State women’s basketball team took two crucial SUNYAC wins last weekend, earning an overtime win on the road against SUNY Fredonia before dominating Buffalo State University back at home. On Friday, Feb. 20, the Lakers traveled to Fredonia…

Concerns rise as DHS enters partial shutdown

It has been reported by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that “it must take emergency measures to preserve limited funds and personnel.”   The DHS is attempting to get a further appropriations bill passed that would entitle them to…

‘Hannah Montana’ anniversary special sparks excitement, nostalgia 

Get your sequined tops and blonde wigs ready! The beloved Disney Channel original show “Hannah Montana” turns 20 this year and to celebrate, Disney with Unwell Network is producing an anniversary special. “Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special” will feature Hannah…

Men’s ice hockey preparing for another postseason run

The Oswego State men’s ice hockey team has made their way into the postseason yet again. The Lakers are seeded at no. 2, right behind Hobart University, who just completed their first regular season in the SUNYAC with a flawless…

Lakers clinch playoff spot with pivotal weekend doubleheader

The Oswego State women’s ice hockey team stayed home for the weekend, welcoming in no. 13 Plattsburgh State on Feb. 13 and SUNY Potsdam on Feb. 14. The Lakers allowed no goals over the two outings, tying the Cardinals at…

Lakers lose twice but keep SUNYAC playoff hopes alive

The Oswego State women’s basketball team had two hard-fought battles this week, coming up short against SUNYAC opponents SUNY Morrisville and SUNY Cortland. Against Morrisville, a game that featured 13 lead changes, the Lakers were in a head-to-head matchup with…

Oswego men’s ice hockey snaps losing streak with 9-0 win

The monkey has been thrown off and in a glorious way.  A goal-scoring explosion was the response to a four-game losing streak for the Oswego men’s ice hockey team on Feb. 14, as the Lakers trounced the SUNY Morrisville Mustangs…

From moors to misery: a darker take on ‘Wuthering Heights’

The opening scene of this apprehensively-awaited remake of the classic Emily BrontĂ« novel featured a hanging day. The audience is introduced to a dark screen for the first few moments coupled with a sexually suggestive repetitive squeaking sound. Instead of…

Pain transformed to passion: Maya Angelou’s Story

A monumental poet by name of Maya Angelou, spoke life into the words that she wrote. With her deep philosophical meanings she was able to leave a legacy throughout the years leaving many able to relate to her.  Angelou was…

Super Bowl ads are broken, AI is not fixing them

Whassup, the Budweiser frogs, puppy monkey baby, where’s the beef
all of these are examples of some of the most iconic Super Bowl commercials. What happened to the game I love? We are about two weeks coming off the Super Bowl…