Smoking committee to reboot smoking ban
Walking across the campus of Oswego State, students can see one of the college’s most apparent forms of pollution: cigarette filters. Although the college implemented a tobacco-free and smoke-free policy in 2015, individuals have not followed it. As a result,…
Oswego State celebrates Black History Month
It is once again time to celebrate Black History Month across campus. Black History Month is significant not only on campus but across the nation because it is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of civil rights leaders such as…
Men’s hockey closing in on clinching first seed
With just two weekends remaining in the SUNYAC men’s hockey regular season schedule, the Oswego State Lakers are in prime position to lock up the No. 1 seed for the upcoming playoffs and secure their second consecutive SUNYAC regular season…
Pelnik improving during second season
Consistency and improvement are two key qualities that Oswego State men’s hockey head coach Ed Gosek and his staff look for in their players. Sophomore defenseman Charlie Pelnik is one of the many that fits that mold. “[Pelnik] has improved…
Campus Recreation Report: Spring starts up
Week two of intramurals brought its share of excitement as teams continue to prove themselves in both the basketball league and broomball tournament. Additionally, we saw the beginning of the indoor soccer league. Broomball started its second week of play…
Oswego County Opportunities gets state grant for local homeless
According to the Housing and Urban Development 2017 Annual Homeless Assessment Report, out of every 10,000 people in the U.S., 17 were experiencing homelessness. The Department of Housing and Urban Development recently granted Oswego County Opportunities $385,000 to aid the…
Men’s basketball closing in on end of regular season
Oswego State men’s basketball have had a roller coaster of a season full of winning streaks, losing streaks, long consecutive road trips and losing multiple players from their day-one roster. Yet, with classes in full swing, the Lakers still sit…
Track & field teams continue successful winter season
One year after hiring Evan Magnussen to coach the Lakers’ cross-country program, Oswego State added interim track and field coach to his set of responsibilities. He has worked closely with senior Colin Greenseich and junior Dylan McCarthy, both setting personal…
Women’s hockey captain eclipses 100 points
Senior Olivia Ellis surpassed another milestone in her career at Oswego State, becoming the first player to score 100 career points in program history. She accomplished the feat with her second assist of the night against Plattsburgh State on Feb….
No athletic team safe from offensive nickname controversy
With the recent announcement of the Cleveland Indians doing away with their infamous Chief Wahoo logo due to racist overtones, it has raised debate over another team changing its name for similar reasons. It has now come into question whether…
