President Stanley shares views on Charlottesville
On Tuesday, August 15 Oswego State President Deborah F. Stanley addressed the campus community regarding the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. Three days before Stanley issued her statement, white supremacist and neo-nazis took to the streets of Charlottesville, protesting against the…
Name change program used to reflect identity
Students and faculty members at Oswego State who use a different first name than on their official records can now apply to have that name recognized in on-campus communication systems. Title IX, with system management by the Dean of Students…
Applications, students accepted to fall semester break records
Oswego State had a record number of new student and transfer applications for the fall 2017 semester. Over 11,700 students applied to join the Oswego State Class of 2021 and 2,300 students applied as transfers, a total of more than…
Freshmen escape from boredom diverse on campus groups offer a cure
The first semester living on campus can be a hectic time for a college freshman, but it is essential that students use their free time to get involved with an on-campus student organization or club. It will be very easy…
College among best in Northeast
Beginning a college search is exciting, yet stressful. It is the start of a new chapter, but it can be overwhelming and tedious work. Recommendations come from family and friends, or perhaps from a teacher, a college fair, a childhood…
What’s up Doc? Remain professional
While our broader culture is gradually growing more informal, there is still great value in communicating with faculty in a respectful, traditional manner. Everyone has been there, staring at an unsent email for an unhealthy amount of time wondering just…
Oswego City mayor issues travel advisory
Mayor Billy Barlow issued a travel advisory in the City of Oswego due to heavy snow and white-out conditions. The travel advisory means no unnecessary traveling or parking on city streets between the hours of 12 a.m. and 6 a.m., says…
Students form sit-in protest Friday to show support for marginalized groups
The nationwide protests of Donald Trump’s election continue to inspire Oswego State students to demonstrate and vocalize their frustrations. “No justice, no peace.” This was one of the chants that echoed through the Marano Campus Center Friday afternoon as part…
Family, food more important than debates during dinner
Next week, Oswego State students will be flocking home to celebrate Thanksgiving, the marvelous holiday where families gather around the table to demolish a 20-pound turkey. There is nothing that compares to seeing relatives and busting out the fancy dishware…
Student protests show need for unity, not division at college
Last week’s election left half the country emotional, unstable and concerned for their well-being.  Donald Trump becoming our president-elect stirred hatred, fear and disbelief across the U.S. Riots and protests broke out among anti-Trump groups, blocking streets and flooding college…
