Oswego to receive counterterrorism funds
Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced a $233 million dollar initiative to fund counterterrorism and emergency relief efforts across New York state. The funding, provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), hopes to sustain regional aid, recovery and response tactics…
Student arrested for cocaine on campus
An Oswego State student was arrested on April 10 for possession of cocaine with intent to sell. According to University Police Chief John Rossi, the arrest was initiated by an investigation started in the fall semester by the Oswego County…
More states warming up to allowing college students to carry guns
There is some conversation in several states about allowing college students to carry guns on their campuses. On March 19, the Texas State Senate approved a bill, which would allow students to carry concealed handguns on college campuses, according to…
Phishing emails plague college accounts
Following an influx of phishing messages to student email accounts, Oswego State Campus Technology Services Help Desk sent out an announcement warning students to be weary of giving out their personal information. The email, sent out on March 25, explained…
History student presents women and the Middle East at Quest
In honor of Oswego State’s annual Quest academic symposium, student researcher Ryan Peters, a junior studying history and global and international studies, analyzed the public sphere in the Middle East and women’s role throughout history. A public sphere is a…
Fewer parking tickets waived this year
The amount of appeals granted to on-campus parking violations at Oswego State has declined 13 percent so far from the 2013-2014 academic year to 2014-2015, according to statistics kept by the college’s University Police. The number of parking violations issued…
Students to help in lighthouse restoration
The Oswego West Pierhead Lighthouse is currently undergoing improvements and refurbishments with the help of the community and students at Oswego State. The “Love Our Lighthouse” campaign has begun through the Maritime Museum, which seeks to bring awareness to…
River’s End Bookstore holds cash mob
The River’s End Bookstore in Oswego was flooded with customers April 9 as a result of a student-run cash mob. A cash mob, similar in theme and name to a “flash mob,” is a spontaneous rush of patrons upon a…
Prices for commencement unbalanced
With the end of the school year looming, so too is commencement for seniors. What is Oswego State’s last gift to those who have successfully completed their degree? Making them pay another $87, before tax, for a cap and gown….
Ozfest quickly approaching
This May will mark Oswego State’s first-ever appearance of Ozfest. Ozfest is a festival for students on the last day of classes that will run 12 p.m. to the end of the concert. However, the festival is, to the eyes…
