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…
Frozen water lines in City of Oswego causes shelter to open in Laker Hall
Frigid temperatures have frozen wa- ter lines leaving Oswego neighborhoods without water. Mayor Thomas Gillen declared a local state of emergency for the city and a shelter has been opened at Oswego Stateâs Laker Hall. With the help of the…
Dining Hall employee makes impact
Cindy Davis is one of the most popular employees at Cooper Dining Hall. Perhaps itâs the way she interacts with students at Cooper Dining Hall or the constant smile she has on her face to remind students that no matter…
This Week in SA
The Student Association held its fourth meeting of the semester Tuesday evening. The number of senators needed to make quorum was satisfied. The minutes from last meeting and the agenda for the current meeting were approved. There was one guest…
Katko takes lead in defense task force
Rep. John Katko was named the Republican leader for a congressional task force to prevent terrorists from entering the country in response to the threat from extremists fighting overseas and the danger they pose to U.S. citizens. Rep. Michael McCaul,…
