“Buckle-Up New York” program starts April 29
The University Police will be participating in the “Buckle-Up New York, Click it … or Ticket” enforcement mobilization during the spring 2013 semester. The program is a state-wide zero tolerance program in which police officers use traffic stops to enforce…
‘Freshman 15’ could lead to obesity
College-aged students suffer from obesity three times more often than young children, and the condition might start with something as simple as the “Freshman 15.” Obesity has become increasingly common in America in the past 30 years, and is currently…
Parking issues on campus
When you speak to an Oswego State student about parking on campus, many of them have some sort of disgruntled parking story. Students are unhappy for a variety of issues. Some feel there are not enough parking spaces while others…
iProducts popular on campus
Tyler Cretti, a junior at Oswego State, sets an alarm to wake up for class every morning. But when it goes off, instead of reaching over to turn off his alarm, all he does is swipe the screen of his…
Rash of dorm thefts at Oswego State campus
Oswego State has seen an increase in thefts in recent months, including an arrest made last week. This semester thefts and burglaries are on track to surpass peak numbers recorded by University Police. In 2008, 45 incidents of burglaries were…
Oswego State develops veteran initiative
Whether they are enrolling for academics or simply returning home, Oswego State has made a strong commitment to military veterans, as they return to their lives at home. In the fall of 2012, Oswego State put together a committee of…
Community plan to ‘Thrive’
Oswego State’s Office of Business and Community Relations has put forth a new program called Thrive in an effort to improve both the Oswego State and city of Oswego communities. Jeffrey Grimshaw is the director of the Office of Business…
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes to take place on April 9
There will be a new event on Oswego State’s campus allowing men to participate in different activities while wearing high-heeled shoes in an attempt to raise awareness for sexual violence. The event, the second annual Walk a Mile in Her…
Snowy winter officially comes to end
The 2012-2013 winter season is officially over and its results showed a clear difference compared to last year in Central New York. On a national scale, as of April 1, snow still covers 16.6 percent of the continental United States,…
Philosophy offers new minor in logic
Students at Oswego State are now being offered a new minor from the department of philosophy titled “Logic.” The minor involves classes in philosophy, computer science, mathematics and cognitive science. “The minor is not yet on the books yet,” said…
