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Freshly launched Cannabis Minor draws interest

SUNY Oswego has expanded its Cannabis Studies offerings with a new minor designed to give students an academic understanding of the cannabis industry and its social, legal and scientific implications.  Professor Marthinus Koen, coordinator of the Cannabis Studies program, said…

The Lake Effect Cafe hosts firstOpen Mic Night of fall semester

Sept. 3, right inside the Penfield Library, The Lake Effect Cafe hosted its first Open Mic Night of the year. Students of all majors gathered together in the cozy lounge to enjoy a night of karaoke, poetry, comedy and more. …

Five destinations in Oswego to check out this semester

As the fall approaches, the excitement of another semester at SUNY Oswego begins. Every semester, there are new things happening on and off campus to give students something to do. One of the new things is the 7 Brew Coffee…

3 SUNY Oswego students make their mark at 2026 Broadcasting Education Awards Festival

SUNY Oswego is making its mark on the national stage after bringing home multiple honors from this year’s Broadcast Education Association Awards.  The BEA Festival of Media Awards is a national competition showcasing the best student work in broadcasting, film…

SUNY Oswego works to keep Lake Ontario clear of trash, help environment

The Office of Sustainability and Great Lakes Institute are working together to keep Lake Ontario clean and healthy for both the wildlife and students of SUNY Oswego. During the warmer months of the academic year, from 5 p.m. to 6…

Volunteers track bird patterns while at Rice Creek Field Station 

Even in the dead of winter, when Oswego feels frozen solid and colorless, there is still movement at SUNY Oswego’s Rice Creek Field Station. From November through April, birdwatchers gather at Rice Creek to participate in Project FeederWatch, a nationwide…

Snow-covered sidewalks pose trouble for students on campus

After an overnight snowstorm dropped inches of snow across New York State last week, many SUNY Oswego residents woke up to more than just slippery roads. Snow-covered sidewalks, blocked roads and inaccessible bus stops made it difficult and, in some…

Office of Accessibility on how campus is equipped for winter weather 

As winter finally approaches, the weather worsens and so do the conditions in which students have to walk to classes.  Several departments on campus work together to ensure to the best of their ability, that students who need accommodations can…

Tyler Hall hosts ‘All That Remains’ gallery by professors

Tyler Hall Art Gallery is hosting another exhibit for the semester called “All That Remains,” featuring two SUNY Oswego professors as the artists. Peter Cardone, a visiting assistant professor for photography, along with Christopher McEvoy, who teaches painting, showcase artwork…

Johnson Hall closes indefinitely for academic year

On Oct. 10, Johnson Hall closed down and all its residents were moved into other dormitories across campus indefinitely. This freshman-only dorm was abandoned due to an ongoing mold problem that has been affecting the building for a few years,…