Police killing of black man caught on tape
On April 1, a video surfaced on Instagram that showed a 21-year-old male by the name of Samir Hill dominating a pair of on-duty Philadelphia police officers in a game of pick-up basketball. While the officers were embarrassed by the…
Prices for commencement unbalanced
With the end of the school year looming, so too is commencement for seniors. What is Oswego State’s last gift to those who have successfully completed their degree? Making them pay another $87, before tax, for a cap and gown….
Lakers show no holes in lineup filled with talent
Oswego State’s pitching staff has gained notoriety this season, but the team’s offense numbers have the team in place for a league title as well. Heading into the weekend, the Oswego State Lakers are on top of the SUNYAC baseball…
Ozfest quickly approaching
This May will mark Oswego State’s first-ever appearance of Ozfest. Ozfest is a festival for students on the last day of classes that will run 12 p.m. to the end of the concert. However, the festival is, to the eyes…
Clinton to run for president
On April 12, former first lady and current politician Hillary Clinton announced her much-anticipated 2016 presidential bid. The Democratic front-runner has already begun to win the hearts of many voters, because, let’s face it — this announcement didn’t come as…
Tsarnaev should be kept alive
It has been two years since Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his brother Tamerlan pulled off the deadliest act of terror on American soil since Sept. 11, 2001. But the living Tsarnaev brother should not be sentenced to death for his crimes….
Youth shines for softball
Two members of the Oswego State softball team have stepped up in hopes of turning their team’s season around at the midpoint of the season. Freshman Melanie Klauser and sophomore Ashley Lyman currently lead the squad in hits with 17…
Being in right place at right time pays off
In the weeks leading up to my graduation from this institution, I’ve been able to look back at my four years here and one thing always stands out to me: You just never know what’s going to happen. I remember…
Editor’s Column: Leaders’ desire, new talent create combination with potential for success as men’s lacrosse nears 2 years without SUNYAC win
It has been six seasons since men’s lacrosse has earned a berth into the SUNYAC playoffs, but 2015 has all the makings of being the year to end the drought. The team is winless in its last 10 league games,…
Good exceeds bad at Oswego
Oswego State students have a reputation of partying on the weekends and causing trouble in the local community. Contrary to this belief, some students from the university, led by seniors Denvol Haye and Eli Kim-Swallow, raised $12,134 during their For…
