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It’s almost that time of year again, ladies and gents! Time to dig into the back of your closet and pull out your trusty bathing suit, sunscreen and flip-flops and escape from the seemingly inescapable snow and winds of upstate…

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Stand-up comedy show opens eyes

Last Thursday, stand-up comedian Sam Killermann visited Oswego State and put on a routine that entertained while delving into LGBT issues. His gender expression has given him some unique insights into how U.S. culture stereotypes and makes “snap judgments” of…

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Cellist Elinor Frey performs as part of Ke-nékt concert series

In the second installment of Oswego State’s chamber concert series, Ke-nĂ©kt, cellist Elinor Frey took to the stage of Sheldon Hall Ballroom on Wednesday with faculty member and pianist Rob Auler. In the hour-long concert, the two held the crowd…

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‘Hamlet,’ ‘Rosencrantz’ bring acclaimed Shakespeare to life

The audience at Waterman Theatre roared with laughter last week during the performance of “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.” The Acting Company visited Oswego State and brought nothing but smiles and enjoyment to the viewers. The set consisted of large,…

Oswego Eats The Lighthouse

Dessert a highlight at Azteca Mexican Grill

I have been to Azteca Mexican Grill a couple of times, so when my aunt and cousins came to visit me for the night, I knew this would be the perfect place to bring them for dinner, because it has…

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Oswego State preps for Waterbury, Lakeside renovations

Built in 1957, Waterbury hall is one of the oldest resident halls on campus, and as of the 2015 spring semester,  will be in the process of reconstruction. With the plan to eventually renovate all of the resident halls, Waterbury,…

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Diversity lacking among Oswego business owners

While New York State has the highest number of African-American owned businesses in the nation, in Oswego County, those numbers all but disappear. The latest United States Census Survey of Business Owners reports that from 2002 to 2007, the number…

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SA candidates run for top positions unopposed

On Feb. 19 Student Association president Anthony Smith announced this year’s unopposed candidates, effectively beginning the election process. Junior Tucker Sholtes was announced as the newest presidential candidate and freshman Neely Laufer as the vice presidential candidates the 2014 SA…

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Numbers show campus diversity increasing overall

While student ethnic diversity has been increasing at Oswego State over the last few years, Oswego State has an adequate ethnic diversity among its faculty as well. According to the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, the number of white…

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BSU celebrates Black History Month

The Black Student Union, in celebration of Black History Month, hosted several programs throughout the month to celebrate Black History Month. Justin Brantley, the executive director of the Black Student Union, said that the members of Black Student Union “facilitate…