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…
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…
Oswegoâs menâs, womenâs cross country teams dominate first invitational
Both the menâs and womenâs 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…
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…
7 Brew’s Financial Ownership History
A new coffee place in town is causing a stir, 7 Brewâs upcoming grand opening continues to elicit excitement and intrigue all around campus. Cars have been seen painted with bold messages such as âWe love 7 Brew,â and lines…
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. …
âThe Dealâ TV adaptation balances romance, hockey, complicated pasts
Elle Kennedyâs âThe Dealâ brings together college hockey romance and complex personal histories in a story that has gained renewed attention following the recent Amazon Prime adaptation of âOff Campusâ. Â Originally published in 2015, the 360 page novel follows…
âDancing with the Starsâ announces 35th season celebrity cast
The ballroom is polished and the spray tans are ready! Last week, ABCâs âDancing with the Starsâ officially revealed their Season 35 celebrity cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy. The unique casting mix of both entertainment and sport worlds attracts…
Remembering Dolly Parton, her legacy built on dreams, music, generosity
Dolly Parton built a legacy that reached beyond music, turning her successes into a lasting commitment to children, families and her Tennessee community. Parton died Aug. 25, 2026, at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 80 after a…
Lake Ontario should not be renamed
From SUNY Oswego, Lake Ontario is hard to miss. It is a core part of many college experiences. Now, Americans are being asked to call it something new: Lake America. On Aug. 27, President Donald Trump signed an executive order…
