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The Thoughts You Run From

Need to stuff my calendar as much as possible. Down time? More like downer time. I’ll walk through your maze, stuff myself with paper, and await further instructions. The work piles up, just as intended. The books and essays weren’t…

Vaccines save lives

Few conspiracy theories have proven as dangerous as the link between autism and vaccines. Anti-vaxxers will refuse to vaccinate their kids, despite the vast supply of information that proves the theory false. Education may be able to persuade some unsure…

Scales Hall stairs redone over summer

Construction projects were in full swing on Oswego State’s campus this summer. Some refurbishments are easier to spot, such as the sidewalk in front of Cayuga Hall that was dug up and redone, the $250,000 paint job in Mackin Hall…

Wilber Hall to re-open for classes this spring

Wilber Hall, which has been closed for renovations since May 2015, is projected to begin hosting courses as the School of Education building next semester. “When monies and funding was made available, the various portions of work were carried out,”…

New sculptures showcase art around central campus

Six fresh sculptures dotted around central campus welcomed students back to campus as part of Oswego State’s third biennial outdoor sculpture exhibition. Tyler Hall Art Gallery Director Michael Flanagan and Benjamin Entner began the first outdoor exhibition in 2014 when…

New diversity, inclusion officer starts position

On July 2, Oswego State appointed Rodmon King as chief diversity and inclusion officer. King said his position, simply put, is community building.  “Community building, that’s what’s at the heart of it,” King said. “Understanding people’s needs, helping people get in…

Dining facilities switch to paper straws

Oswego State Auxiliary Services has implemented new changes in the dining facilities on campus in an effort to move toward a more sustainable establishment. The changes within the dining facilities include replacing plastic souffle cups with paper ones, replacing plastic…

Lakers begin season undefeated; coach brings new mindset

Last season, the Oswego State field hockey team’s goal was to get its first winning season since 1985. While the goal is still the same this year, head coach Heather Moore is adding the challenge of going to the SUNYAC…

Second-year coach looks to make team his own style

After a rough end to the 2017 season, the Oswego State men’s soccer team is looking, simply put, to get better and make it to the SUNYAC. “I made a lot of mistakes last year,” Oswego State men’s soccer head…

Slender Man proves subpar compared to internet origins

“Slender Man” is the kind of bad that defies explanation. For those who are not aware, “Slender Man” is an internet horror icon, commonly depicted as a tall man in a suit, with a featureless face, who would lure children…