Predicatable tuition increases for SUNY
On Aug. 9, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the NYSUNY 2020 legislation, allowing SUNY and CUNY schools to increase their tuitions $300 each year for five years, starting this year. The legislation prevents dramatic jumps in tuition costs, which have been…
Promises of wireless half-met
Wireless Internet, data and telephone service was installed in Cayuga Hall this summer. The entire project cost the university $2.3 million for construction as well as another $700,000 for the equipment used to operate the new technology, Rick Kolenda, director…
Survivor: guard this from happening again
Miriam Blumenthal Lazan recalled a wagon of firewood at the concentration camp she was staying at when she was 10. It was really a pile of dead, naked bodies. Lanzan spoke about her experiences in a concentration camp to…
As building rises, parking falls
Students and staff at Oswego State continue to be impacted by three major construction projects, causing changes in classes and on-campus parking. The Piez Hall science complex project is the biggest of the three. Park Hall is currently shuttered for…
ResLife refunds early check in fee because of hurricane
Oswego State decided to refund the $30 fee students paid to move in early due to the reasons such as Hurricane Irene, which prevented some students from traveling. The media and local officials bombarded the East Coast with warnings of…
Mother Mother Interview
I recently had the chance to talk with Ryan Guldemond, lead singer and guitarist of Vancouver-based rock band Mother Mother. The band released its third studio album, "Eureka," on March 15. Guldemond spoke on the formation of the band, their…
Portal 2 builds on predecessor’s mechanics
Valve has successfully added another classic to their repertoire, and a great sequel at that. "Portal 2" is just as witty and fun as the first "Portal" game but, more importantly, it manages to stay fresh and surprising in the…
S.A. defends budget as valid, proposes tier reforms
The Student Association budget passed last Tuesday will stand as valid, said sources inside S.A. According to S.A. President Jon McDonald, the vote is valid because Senate had a quorum, 12 senators present. After the call to question is made,…
Student provides light from limited spectrum
Pat Cavlin was helping a friend set up lights for a play in high school when he mentioned how much wanted to get into lighting. "I can’t wait to do this," Cavlin told his friend. She gave him an astonished…
