Students study theater, culture in Moscow
Fourteen Oswego State theater art majors traveled to study at the Moscow Art Theater in Moscow, Russia during the winter break for a cultural immersion and acting intensive mini-program sponsored by the Russian college. Henry Shikongo, a visiting associate professor…
College holds open forum to discuss mandatory student fees
An open forum was held last Wednesday to discuss mandatory student fees that affect every undergraduate student at Oswego State. Each semester, students are obligated to pay a health fee, an athletic fee and a technology fee. These are called…
This Week in SA
The Student Association held its 16th meeting of the academic year Tuesday evening. The number of the senators needed to make quorum was satisfied. The minutes from last meeting and the agenda for the current meeting were approved. There was…
Gillibrand, Katko discuss sexual assault
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. John Katko led a roundtable discussion at Syracuse University last Monday on organizing efforts to combat sexual violence on college campuses. Students and officials from the university, as well as other Central New York area…
State Assembly passes DREAM Act, now moves to debate in the Senate
The New York State Assembly passed the DREAM Act with an 81-42 vote on Feb. 26 and the bill will now go to the Senate for a final decision. The act enables undocumented immigrant students to go to college with…
Heroin seen as statewide, local problem
Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced that $8.7 million in federal funds has been awarded to New York state to help prevent heroin use and overdoses among adolescents in the state. The governor added that money is also available to help…
Small local diner simply wows
One random patronâs statement I overheard perfectly sums up my dining experience at Wadeâs Diner: âIâll eat out in the parking lot if I have to.â With the line practically out the door minutes after arriving at 10:30 a.m. at…
Vegan-Vegetarian Club to hold dinner
The vegan vegetarian club will hold its first meeting and pot-luck-style dinner March 5 in the Newman Center at 6 p.m. The event will introduce vegans and non-vegans alike to various whole food plant-based recipes that combine simple ingredients prepared…
New U.S., Cuban stride to increase study abroad options for students
On Dec. 17, 2014, the U.S. and Cuba announced they would begin rebuilding diplomatic relations. The new relationship is poised to benefit both nations and Oswego State. The announcement comes after more than 50 years of hostility between the neighboring…
Gov. begins âEnough is Enoughâ policy
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a new campaign to combat sexual assault on col- lege campuses in New York state in a cabi- net meeting on Wednesday. The âEnough is Enoughâ campaign will push for the passage of legislation that takes…
