The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Campus News

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’…

Study Abroad Fair on campus draws interest

By Mackenzie Shields The Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 9 provided an opportunity for interested students to learn more about the experience of traveling internationally. Nine tables with representatives from SUNY Oswego’s Office of International Education and Programs, CAPA…

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…

Auditions held for SUNY Oswego production

By Mackenzie Shields On Feb. 5 and 6 the directing team hosted auditions and began preparations for SUNY Oswego’s production of “The Wedding Singer.” According to Alan Martin, the show’s music director, auditions included three components: acting, music and dance….

SUNY Oswego enforces new weather policy

SUNY Oswego has instituted a new inclement weather policy that allows the school to cancel classes or declare a “remote instruction day,” according to the 2021-2022 Student Handbook. “Classes at SUNY Oswego’s main campus in Oswego and Syracuse campus may…

Suny Oswego to switch from Blackboard

By Annika Wickham Based on a SUNY-wide decision, SUNY Oswego will be switching learning management systems (LMS) from Blackboard to Design 2 Learn’s (D2L) Brightspace.  Nicole Decker, associate director for client support and communication for SUNY Oswego’s campus technology services…

Bald eagles frequently spotted around Oswego

By Brandon Ladd Several bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) have been spotted around the SUNY Oswego campus in recent weeks.  The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States of America but can be a hard find throughout parts…

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…