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Media Summit panelists discuss mental health, representation, among other topics

SUNY Oswego hosted the 2022 Dr. Lewis B. O’Donnell Media Summit on Oct. 26 to an audience of students, faculty and alumni in Waterman Theatre.  Officer in charge Mary Toale opened the event by thanking everyone involved and acknowledging Curtis…

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Presidential candidates go head-to-head

The influence of SUNY Oswego’s West Campus Community Council presidential race has been felt far beyond the radius of the residence halls, as posters of opposing candidates can be seen across Marano Campus Center, Shineman and even Wonzones Calzones in…

Angela Davis speaks on racism, equality

By John Custodio Civil rights activist Angela Davis spoke at Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre for SUNY Oswego’s 33rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, discussing race, capitalism and world politics before answering student questions. Student Gabrielle Golfo was the event…

New Artville location, noise and transportation problems

By Natalie Barden Artville is preparing to relocate for the second time since the renovation of Hewitt Hall began in the fall of 2021.  “We’re waiting for the final touches to go into the store they built for us,” Susan…

Fitness Center to offer free membership this semester

By Annika Wickham SUNY Oswego will not charge students to use the on-campus fitness centers for the spring 2022 semester, according to a Feb. 7 email from Officer in Charge Dr. Mary C. Toale. “We are thrilled to announce students’…

Referendum to decide voluntary activity fee

By John Custodio On Feb. 4, the SUNY Oswego Student Association announced the date of presidential and vice presidential elections, and the bi-annual student activity fee referendum. Students can vote for the next SUNY Oswego Student Association president and vice…

Popular driver “Uber Josh” petitions to return on campus

By John Custodio Joshua Barbour, known as “Uber Josh” among students, is a common sight around the night streets of Oswego, ferrying partygoers around town in exchange for $5 or $10. However, Barbour is a controversial figure among students and…

Writing Center offers peer-to-peer help

As the end of the semester approaches, the Writing Center provides students with resources to tackle final papers and research projects.  Located on the first floor of Penfield Library, the SUNY Oswego Writing Center offers students the unique opportunity to…

Oswego PD donates bodycams to University Police

City of Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced on Oct. 25 that the Oswego City Police Department has donated used body cameras to the SUNY Oswego Police Department. This comes as an attempt by the city to assist in the gradual…

Saturday recital marks return of Del Sarte

Del Sarte Dance Club, the student-run organization at SUNY Oswego which has performed a recital at waterman theatre in Tyler Hall every semester for several years, is returning to the stage on Nov. 20 and Nov. 21 for its first…