Oswego High School to host 5k race
The Go Bucs 5k is returning for its third year on Sept. 29 at Oswego High School to help support the booster club financially and promote the school’s “Buc Pride.” Julie Chetney, the director for the race, is also on…
Penfield celebrates books
To celebrate Banned Books Week, Oswego State’s Penfield Library dedicated Sept. 23 to 29 to advocating for the continued reading of controversial books. Activities included throwing a banned book into the frying pan, and getting to keep it, creating banned…
Owen uses athletic experiences from high school to excel on golf team
Just two years after Sean Paul Owen started walking, he began to play the sport he fell in love with. At the young age of 3, his father, Timothy Owen, gave his son his very first golf club, a tiny…
Men’s club hockey takes on ACHA Div. I
The Oswego State men’s club hockey team is entering this season with its sights set on a postseason appearance, and it is looking to rely on a mix of both new and familiar faces to do so. “We definitely picked…
Field hockey gains confidence after winning first SUNYAC game
The Oswego State field hockey team has started with the same record as its 2017 campaign. With seven games played, the team is now 4-3. However, now that the team is in the conference portion of its schedule, the Lakers…
Lakers look to be competitive while still rebuilding
The Oswego State women’s soccer team looks to get back in the playoff picture this season, as it was just one point shy of getting the final playoff spot in the SUNYAC conference last season. This season, the Lakers are…
Confederate flag not sign of freedom
The Confederate flag is a symbol of racism. If you disagree, you must have failed U.S. history in high school. The Confederate States of America split away from the Union following the election of Abraham Lincoln because they feared that…
In The Office: Banned literature censors learning
“Harry Potter,” “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” “Captain Underpants” and “Fifty Shades of Grey” all have one thing in common: they have been challenged and banned from the shelves of schools. As the campus celebrates Banned Books Week, it is important…
Staff Editorial
“If you receive a friend request from me, it’s fake. Do not accept it.” This is something that most, if not all, social media users see on a regular basis. According to socialmediaclub.org, 2-3 percent (roughly 60 million) of all…
Bert, Ernie: best friends, roommates only
The sexual orientation of the Sesame Street puppets Bert and Ernie has been a debate for as long as the show has been on air. For most normal children who grew up watching the show, the sexuality of the puppets…
