The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Year: 2026

Lakers sweep second consecutive cross country invitational

Dominating again, both Oswego State’s men’s and women’s cross country teams put on a show at the Lemoyne Invitational on Sept. 12, sweeping Onondaga Community College and Division I Lemoyne College. The Lakers men’s team claimed first place in the…

Soccer teams notch wins over long stretch

In the midst of a SUNYAC where SUNY Cortland has risen to the national rankings, the Oswego State men’s and women’s soccer teams continued their respective nonconference slates. The men’s side kicked off alumni day with a win over RPI…

Women’s volleyball impresses at Oswego Invitational

Coming off of their first win of the season against Skidmore College on Sept. 12, the Oswego State women’s volleyball team made a splash at their home invitational, going 3-1 over Sept. 18 and 19 at the Max Ziel Gymnasium….

SUNY Oswego deters suicide stigma

Suicide has been affecting society for centuries. Breaking the stigma surrounding it and raising awareness can encourage people to seek the help that they need. As a society, we need to get better about preventing this epidemic from continuing.  There…

Sydney Sweeney stars in distasteful sports ad

A sports betting advertisement is supposed to sell sports betting. Novig’s latest campaign however, has managed to spark a much larger conversation about what women are expected to look like in sports.  Novig, an up-and-coming sports betting franchise, recently released…

‘The Mistake’ explores beyond college romance, showcases second chances

Elle Kennedy’s “The Mistake” combines college hockey, romance and personal growth while exploring what it takes to accept responsibility and rebuild trust after making a serious mistake. Originally published April 28, 2015, the 283 page novel follows Grace Ivers and…

US Open forces luxury in public event

What happens when the things meant to bring us together become unaffordable? Popular public gatherings have become increasingly (and unnecessarily) costly. In a world where weekly groceries can drain a bank account, it’s hard to imagine many people prioritizing spending…

Beabadoobee impresses after hiatus with poignant new album ‘Pylon’

Beatrice Kristi Ilejay Laus, famously known under the stage name Beabadoobee, has returned after two years with studio album “Pylon.” The 14 track indie-rock album establishes itself as one of Laus’s most solid releases to this day. With a new…

Oswego field hockey bounces back after weekend shutout

Oswego State bounced back in the win column after a weekend shutout loss to St. Lawrence University, defeating St. John Fisher University, 2-1, in a game that went the distance on Sept. 23. The Lakers entered Tuesday’s contest looking to…

Rock band Bloc Party explore romance, heartbreak with new album

English indie-rock band Bloc Party is back after four years with studio album “Anatomy Of A Brief Romance.” Fans were ecstatic at the idea of Bloc Party returning. Unfortunately, their newest album was slightly disappointing. The album revolves around Kele…