The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Month: September 2026

‘The Deal’ TV adaptation balances romance, hockey, complicated pasts

Elle Kennedy’s “The Deal” brings together college hockey romance and complex personal histories in a story that has gained renewed attention following the recent Amazon Prime adaptation of “Off Campus”.   Originally published in 2015, the 360 page novel follows…

The Lake Effect Cafe hosts firstOpen Mic Night of fall semester

Sept. 3, right inside the Penfield Library, The Lake Effect Cafe hosted its first Open Mic Night of the year. Students of all majors gathered together in the cozy lounge to enjoy a night of karaoke, poetry, comedy and more. …

Opinion Staff Editorial

From the Editor-in-Chief’s desk: Oswegonian encourages student writers participation

As we usher in the 91st year of The Oswegonian I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Elena Gaffney and I will be serving as the editor-in-chief for the 2026-2027 academic year.   I was…

7 Brew’s Financial Ownership History

A new coffee place in town is causing a stir, 7 Brew’s upcoming grand opening continues to elicit excitement and intrigue all around campus. Cars have been seen painted with bold messages such as “We love 7 Brew,” and lines…

In memoriam: Michael Patrick Kraft

Michael Kraft loved writing, video games and traveling, all things that brought him pride and joy despite the challenges he faced in life. Among his lifelong goals was visiting Japan, a dream he fulfilled with his family in 2023. Another…

Oswego’s men’s, women’s cross country teams dominate first invitational

Both the men’s and women’s Oswego State cross country teams kicked off their season in dominant fashion, earning first-place finishes in their home invitational on Sept. 4.  The morning began with the Lakers celebrating their graduating seniors before the teams…

Volleyball swept at William Smith tournament

Oswego volleyball dropped its first three matches at the William Smith tournament Sept. 4-5, marking the first time since 2023 that they have dropped their first three contests of a season.  Following a 20-9 season in 2025, the Lakers came…

Oswego tennis teams begin seasons with mixed results

The Oswego State men’s and women’s tennis teams opened their 2026 seasons with a busy stretch of competition, as both programs faced tough early-season opponents before looking ahead to upcoming matches. The men’s team opened its campaign on the road…

Field hockey defeats Keuka, starts 3-0 for first time since 2022

For the first time since 2022, the Oswego State field hockey team has started the season 3-0. With wins over Elmira College, Nazareth University and Keuka College – three foes that the team has outscored a combined 8-1 – the…

Oswego soccer teams find early-season momentum

The Oswego State soccer teams found momentum this week. The men’s team moved to 1-1-1 through its first three games, led by senior Ian Husselbeck, who has accounted for three of the Lakers’ four goals. Oswego opened its season on…