Communication professors call for increase in funding
Over 100 Oswego State communication students shared 14 DSLR cameras this fall, according to broadcasting professor Marybeth Longo. “It’s difficult for me as a faculty member when a student is standing in front of me in tears saying, ‘I can’t…
Barlow brings home Oswego mayoral victory
On Tuesday night, hundreds gathered to congratulate Republican Billy Barlow on his win in the Oswego Mayoral race against Democrat Amy Tresidder and incumbent Thomas Gillen. A crowd of supporters in the Oswego Conference Center cheered and whistled for Barlow,…
Student arrested on rape, sexual abuse charges, out on bail
A first year Oswego State student has been accused of raping a female freshman student on Oct. 25 in Funnelle Hall. According to University Police Chief John Rossi, the suspect is currently out on bail. Cayuga Hall resident Adarsha Budhathoki,…
Stahl elected 20th district Oswego County legislator
Voters went to the polls on Tuesday to elect the new Oswego County 20th District County Legislator. Republican Tim Stahl beat out Democrat Laura Brazak, 409 votes to 259 votes, respectively. Stahl brought in 61.2 percent of the votes. According…
Homecoming brings tradition back with alumni, student connections
For many students Homecoming is only a reminder of the hockey game that comes at the end of the week. For others, including returning alumni, Homecoming is an opportunity to connect with students and the campus. From Nov. 9 to…
School of Business sponsors first annual Business Symposium
Oswego State’s School of Business Student Advisory Council (SAC) will host the first Business Symposium Panel Discussion in the Marano Campus Center Auditorium On Friday, Nov. 13. Conceptualized from the efforts of Tal Gordon and Charlene Assam, co-chairs of the…
FitzPatrick nuclear power plant announces closing, causes job loss
Energy Corp, a local energy company called a meeting with employees on the morning of Nov. 2 to announce the shutdown of FitzPatrick nuclear power plant, located in the town of Scriba, near Oswego. This announcement comes after Entergy officials…
Youth solitary confinement evokes change
Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney has effectively enacted changes that relocated all 16 and 17 year olds held at the Onondaga County Correctional facility in Jamesville to the Justice Center in Syracuse as of Oct. 19. This came in response…
Campus crime cut by one-third
The decrease in criminal offenses across the Oswego State campus has improved police-community relations, according to the University Police. In the 2015 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, student misconduct has been cut by a third over the last three…
Postcard campaign urges bill signage
Oswego State students were given the opportunity to send postcards to the governor’s office as a part of an initiative to get a bill signed that guarantees SUNY and CUNY schools funding. The Maintenance of Effort (MOE) bill would ensure…
