Fort Ontario in consideration to be named national park
In Oswego, men lost their lives at a fortress built by the British during the French and Indian War in 1755. From 1944 to 1946, refugees were temporarily housed during the Holocaust. Today, Fort Ontario continues to receive support to…
Business school ranked ‘Best for Vets’
For the second straight year, the Oswego State School of Business earned the 2016 “Best for Vets” award by the Military Times. The Military Times, a publication for military news and discussions, ranked Oswego State No. 47 among…
Fashion At Oswego promotes inclusion with diverse makeup care
Out of the 20 major department store makeup brands, only four of them have colors that work well for women of color. The student organization Fashion At Oswego, created by junior Imani Cruz, conducted a makeup tutorial Monday at…
Drunk driving victim promotes safety
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 18 and 24. Marianne Angelillo experienced this tragedy first hand when she lost her 17-year-old son Matthew in a car crash in Skaneateles in 2004….
Fighting Scots outlast Lakers
In a game highlighted by star players, College of Wooster junior Dan Fanelly shined just a bit brighter, leading the Fighting Scots past Oswego State, 66-65. The game was decided on two free throws with four seconds by Fanelly,…
Administration, city authorities prepare for rare holiday occasion
For the first time in roughly seven years, St. Patrick’s Day will be celebrated amongst the Oswego State community while classes are still in session as opposed to taking place during spring break. According to Associate Provost and Head of…
Price of dining options increases with rise of minimum wage
When Gov. Andrew Cuomo hiked the minimum wage to $9 per hour in December, Auxiliary Services, did not budget for an extra $100,000 in payroll costs, according to Ruth Stevens, the director of Dining Services. “As a business we’ve been…
Oswego State theatre department produces student-run murder mystery
This weekend the final performances of Agatha Christie’s over 60-year-old play, “The Mousetrap,” will take place in the Hewitt Union Ballroom. The production was entirely put on by Oswego State students in partnership with Student Association, Blackfriars and the Oswego…
Children’s Museum in Oswego provides local youth with learning space
Melanie Horton, an Oswego native, left her hometown to live in the big city of Chicago with her new family. When she came back, she found things in downtown Oswego a little different than how they were when she left…
Popular local diner reopens after fire
A piece of Oswego culture reopened last Saturday, after closing because of a devastating fire last August. Overcoming great odds, Wade’s Diner, the 78 year-old restaurant welcomed back droves of customers. Wade’s owner Tony Zappala has been serving hearty breakfasts…
