Lakeside suspect remains in custody
Three University police officers were physically assaulted while investigating a suspicious person near Waterbury Hall on Friday, Sept. 4. Joshua Patterson, 24 of 104 W. Cayuga St. was arrested and charged with 15 counts, including one count of disorderly conduct…
SA student activity fee increased
Oswego State students have noticed an increase in their mandatory student activity fee this semester. The student activity fee has risen from $97 to $110. Matthew Peters, the Student Association Director of Finance, said SA has a $1.6 million budget…
Enrollment shows increase in diversity
Oswego State’s ethnic diversity population has risen from 26 percent to 31 percent within the last year, according to the 2015 Oswego State freshman class profile. “It is a result of our recruitment in more diverse, populated areas and cities…
Waterbury Hall re-opens after renovations
If you search “Waterbury Hall” on the Oswego State website, you’ll find the hall, according to students, described as having a friendly and positive atmosphere with a close-knit community, and it seems this environment has been preserved with the new…
Administration issues campus-wide safety alert, later modifies notice
Oswego State administration issued a safety notice on August 23 raising awareness to an unknown suspect involved in a sexual harassment case. Three days later, the college revised its original statements. Oswego State reported that a freshman female resident of…
Individualized restrooms debut on lakeside
When renovations for Waterbury Hall were announced last fall, individualized bathrooms were an amenity of the future. Now, students are acquainted with the renovated design. “I haven’t heard any complaints about the bathrooms, it’s all been very positive,” Richard Kolenda,…
State van unexpectedly catches fire
An Oswego State van caught fire after two on-campus plumbers arrived for a job at Moreland Hall on August 28 around 12:30 p.m. The residence hall was evacuated and University Police dispatchers were called at 12:59 p.m., according to University…
Oswego State ranked amongst Best Northeastern colleges
The Princeton Review recently released its 2016 edition of the “Best Northeastern Colleges,” an annual catalog of exemplary universities based on college student surveys. Oswego State is featured among 225 schools in the region; however, the list does not give…
Classes officially switch from Angel to Blackboard
Since the spring of 2007, Angel has been used by professors to post student’s grades, upcoming assignments, use discussion boards and a calendar to organize events. As of September 1, Angel is no longer available to students and the school…
New memorial honors deceased alumni
As students settle into their first couple weeks on campus, a new sight has become of interest to wandering eyes. Between Seneca and Tyler Halls stands a newly built memorial site. The “Free and Easy Forever” Memorial is a meaningful tribute…
