Rice Creek solar eclipse spectators, researchers satisfied despite skies
Two young women lay on the grass, staring up at a cloudy sky through their protective glasses. “This is so cool,” they both repeated. They were sarcastic. From the view at Rice Creek Field Station, the nature preserve three miles…
City of Oswego, university planning eclipse events
Both SUNY Oswego and the City of Oswego are gearing up for the eclipse happening April 8, with several events throughout the weekend. The City of Oswego is hosting two main events the weekend before the eclipse. April 6 is…
International holiday festival hosted to welcome spring season, cohesion
Oswego students from the university’s Residence Life and Housing office hosted an international holiday festival on March 24. The event was celebrating Holi, which marks the beginning of the spring season. Student Jigyasha Chataut, one of the organizers of the…
Student social media use effects learning, thinking dynamics in class
The Supreme Court is hearing two cases that can change the use of social media and set precedents for interpreting the First Amendment. Conservative states Texas and Florida have passed laws prohibiting social media companies from banning political figures on…
Oswego County to collaborate with CNY food bank for mobile food pantries
Beginning in April, the Oswego County Health Department will pair with the Food Bank of Central New York to host mobile food pantries for families in need. There will be no income requirement for participation, and everyone who arrives at…
Eclipse provides inspiration to local artists, population
When the dance of the sun and moon begins, some artists look to the sky for inspiration. Both within and beyond Oswego, artists are using the eclipse as a way to create art. At Riverside Artisans, artist Bonnie Sommers hosted…
SUNY Oswego emergency response agencies prepare for visitor influx
The 2024 total solar eclipse on April 8 is expected to bring a lot of buzz to the city of Oswego, as well as SUNY Oswego’s campus. With a high number of people expected to view the eclipse from Oswego’s…
University hosts discussion panel on Israel, Palestine
SUNY Oswego recently hosted a panel discussion, “Making Sense of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict,” on March 26 in Lanigan Hall, featuring four professors. The panel included communication studies professors Jason Zenor and Arvind Diddi, history professor Murat Yasar and political science…
Oswego students organize protest, memorial, denounce Palestine violence
Student organizations hosted two events this week to condemn violence in Palestine. Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted the first event of the week, a memorial for the lives lost in Palestine. The event aimed to “acknowledge and pay tribute to…
Zonta Club of SUNY Oswego rallies at City Hall for reproductive rights
On March 23, The Zonta Club of Oswego held a demonstration in the Civic Plaza in front of City Hall. The club is a part of Zonta International, an organization that has made its mission, according to the Zonta District…
