Campus to be tobacco free by January 2015
Oswego State intends to be a tobacco-free campus by January 2015, a measure that would come a year later than the SUNY-wide goal, but make the school among only a handful of SUNYs to adopt the policy on its own….
Increasing sexual assault reports show growing awareness
According to the Clery Report, six cases of sexual assault were reported on the Oswego State campus in 2012. This is the highest number in several years, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. Sexual assault is one of…
Unopposed SA leadership candidates hold debate
Student Association presidential candidate Tucker Sholtes and vice presidential candidate Neely Laufer participated unopposed in the only SA election debate that will take place this campaign season. Both candidates were welcomed and introduced to those who attended the Wednesday night…
Cuomo proposal to bring higher ed to state prisons
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced in late February a launch of a statewide program that would fund education in prisons so inmates could receive a college degree. The program is set to begin in the fall and will take place at…
Students weigh in on Ukraine crisis, coverage in media
(Devon Nitz | The Oswegonian) On Saturday, Russian troops were deployed to the Crimean Peninsula of Ukraine, amidst the âEuromaidanâ protests that have swept the nation since Dec. 1, 2013. Ukraine is a country located in Eastern Europe bordering Russia…
Program aims to boost Oswego County tourism
Nearly 600 businesses in Oswego County will be taking part in a program aimed at increasing tourism in Oswego. The New York Sea Grant and Oswego State are leading the survey, which will evaluate the local business climate and assist…
Oswego State preps for Waterbury, Lakeside renovations
Built in 1957, Waterbury hall is one of the oldest resident halls on campus, and as of the 2015 spring semester, will be in the process of reconstruction. With the plan to eventually renovate all of the resident halls, Waterbury,…
Diversity lacking among Oswego business owners
While New York State has the highest number of African-American owned businesses in the nation, in Oswego County, those numbers all but disappear. The latest United States Census Survey of Business Owners reports that from 2002 to 2007, the number…
SA candidates run for top positions unopposed
On Feb. 19 Student Association president Anthony Smith announced this yearâs unopposed candidates, effectively beginning the election process. Junior Tucker Sholtes was announced as the newest presidential candidate and freshman Neely Laufer as the vice presidential candidates the 2014 SA…
Numbers show campus diversity increasing overall
While student ethnic diversity has been increasing at Oswego State over the last few years, Oswego State has an adequate ethnic diversity among its faculty as well. According to the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, the number of white…
