The Oswegonian

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Anti-abortion demonstration causes mid-day basket of mixed emotions at SUNY Oswego

Two anti-abortion activists from the New York State right for Life (NYSRTL) organization staged a demonstration in front of the Marano Campus Center on Wednesday afternoon, causing a buzz among students on campus. The two members of the group, who…

‘Magdalen’ performance at WatermanTheatre invokes standing ovation

On Sept. 17, the Waterman Theatre flooded with audience members to watch the one woman play, “Magdalen,” performed by Erin Layton, a long time acquaintance of Professor Steven Mazzacone from SUNY Oswego’s Theatre Department. It was noted by Layton that…

Professor Soma Mei Frazier shares poetry to Living Writers Series

The Living Writers Series was continued on Sept. 23 with two presentations given by Professor Soma Mei Sheng Frazier discussing this semester’s theme, “A/I—Artistic Intelligence/Artificial Intelligence.” The first session of the afternoon was held in the Marano Campus Center auditorium,…

Fire Prevention Month starts off with tradition

To kick off National Fire Prevention Month, SUNY Oswego hosted the Oswego Fire Department for what has become an annual event on campus.  Two mock-dorm rooms made out of plywood were set up on the lawn in front of MCC…

Prolific local screenwriters, authors share tips with new creative writing students

This week, Professor Sari Fordham’s Living Writers Series students were visited by two famous screenwriters, Professor Juliet Giglio from the English and creative writing department and Keith Giglio, where the pair gave a lively presentation on their individual career trajectories…

The Lake Effect Cafe hosts firstOpen Mic Night of fall semester

Sept. 3, right inside the Penfield Library, The Lake Effect Cafe hosted its first Open Mic Night of the year. Students of all majors gathered together in the cozy lounge to enjoy a night of karaoke, poetry, comedy and more. …

2nd annual American Foundation of Suicide Prevention walk raises awareness

On April 18, the Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority hosted its annual suicide prevention walk. The walk was the final step of their fundraising and awareness efforts with the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. The AFSP is a national…

Student films compete for top honors at Hewitt Film Festival

On Friday, April 10, the Oswego Film Club and the Women in Entertainment Club hosted the first annual Hewitt Film Festival.  Students gathered together to create movies that were then shown to the public free of charge. Kara Seibold and…

Students Helping Oz Peers donates craft supplies to children in need

Students Helping Oz Peers (SHOP) is holding a drive for the month of March collecting arts and crafts supplies for children to use during the school year. The drive was organized and promoted by two student interns at SHOP, Avery…

Accomplished panelists speak at Women’s Empowerment Summit

To round out Women’s History Month, SUNY Oswego Career Services hosted the third annual Women’s Empowerment Summit. Accomplished women, including some alumni, spoke to attendees about work-life balance and having it all. “ I’ve gone to this event ever since…