The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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New tech security protects against identity theft

SUNY Oswego Campus Technology Services (CTS) is adding a new layer of security for all students, faculty and staff beginning March 14. “Passwords by themselves are no longer considered to be the most secure way to protect data and digital…

Waterman Theatre to host “Imagining Kerouac”

By John Custodio Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre will be hosting “Imagining Kerouac” on March 8 as a celebration of the poet and novelist Jack Kerouac’s 100th birthday on March 12. Kerouac, born on March 12, 1922, was a poet and…

SA President candidate, Ehrhard has vision

By Brandon Ladd The only candidate running for the upcoming SUNY Oswego Student Association President’s election is sophomore Thomas Ehrhard.  Ehrhard is a politics, philosophy and economics major, who is on a political economics course in that major. He also…

Angela Davis speaks on racism, equality

By John Custodio Civil rights activist Angela Davis spoke at Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre for SUNY Oswego’s 33rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, discussing race, capitalism and world politics before answering student questions. Student Gabrielle Golfo was the event…

New Artville location, noise and transportation problems

By Natalie Barden Artville is preparing to relocate for the second time since the renovation of Hewitt Hall began in the fall of 2021.  “We’re waiting for the final touches to go into the store they built for us,” Susan…

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’…

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….

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…