The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Apr. 28, 2024 

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Opinion

Diversity makes for better community

As reported by Tara O’Donovan in last week’s Oswegonian, this fall semester is Oswego States most diverse pool of students ever.  The Hispanic, African-American, and Asian populations all increased—albeit slightly.  Numbers are a feather in the cap of the admissions…

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Oswego State celebrates most diverse class ever

The SUNY system recognizes diversity as a major stepping stone to academic excellence.       The fall of 2016 marks the most diverse incoming student population Oswego State has ever seen since joining the State University of New York system in…

Opinion

There are rules for bikers too

Bikes: faster, more efficient modes of transportation students often use to get around campus. Bikes: the two wheeled vehicles that strike fear in walking pedestrians because the rider is usually scrolling through Spotify or texting his/her friend about the geese…

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New sculptures on Oswego State campus highlight artists, meaningful topics

    Walking between Penfield Library and the Marano Campus Center, students may notice a cluster of sculptures standing in the grass, lit at night by the surrounding lamps.     These sculptures are part of the Oswego Sculpture Initiative, a…

Laker Review

Britney Spears does not claim “Glory” with her latest album

Britney Spears has recently revealed that she does not listen to her own music; this may be why her new album “Glory” ultimately failed. The album does not excel like her former albums. Spears does not have the same talent…

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Campus counseling center supplies new ways to improve mental health

      Oswego State’s Counseling Services Center is one of the many resources available to students in need of assistance.      The counseling center has made many changes this semester to benefit students’ mental health. The center has…

Laker Review

Vince Staples ‘Prima Donna’ dark view on fame’s price

The next big name in hip-hop could be coming out of Long Beach, California. At 23 years old, Vince Staples has already established himself as one of hip-hop’s best young acts, following his critically acclaimed debut album “Summertime ‘06” in…

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New York State’s minimum wage increase impacts campus student workers

 The rise in minimum wage in New York has caused several changes for students working on the Oswego State campus.      The wages are said to rise to $15 an hour by 2022, increasing slowly each year until then….

Laker Review

‘Atlanta’ stands as another powerful premiere for FX network

“The Shield,” opened up the doorway to the FX network to be able to make other unquie television classics. These shows have the quality and prestige that would be found on HBO rather than the basic cable neighbors they’ve been…

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Marano Campus Center celebrates tenth anniversary since grand opening

     This year, the Marano Campus Center celebrates its 10th birthday.      The campus center has grown into a social hub for many organizations since its grand opening in 2007. Everything ranging from the box office to The…