The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Economy plays large role in 2012 elections

A recent poll by the Pew Research Center revealed that the economy and jobs are the two issues that voters consistently view as most important in the upcoming election. When Oswego area voters take to the polls in November, it…

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Fundraiser at Bridie Manor

Lombardo’s Bridie Manor, an Italian restaurant in downtown Oswego, has been home to countless Oswego State events and parties over the years. Bridie Manor’s three party rooms have seen everything from alumni weekends and graduation parties to weddings and banquets….

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Premiere Living Suites offers new housing

Premiere Living Suites held its “Off-Campus Housing Party” at the American Foundry Tuesday night to show the company’s off-campus housing options while providing games and food to guests. PLS is operated by Greg and Pat Furlong, brothers and owners of…

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Improv comedy thrives

The Shaun Cassidy Fan Club brings a new spin on comedy for Oswego State, resembling “Whose Line is it Anyway?” and performing every Saturday on campus. Formed by Binghamton-based humor columnist Tim Mollen, the troupe started out as a way…

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Buerkle and Rozum debate at Granby Town Hall

Sitting on a table in the Grandby Town Center Thursday night were name tags for Congressional candidates Republican Ann Marie Buerkle, Democrat Dan Maffei and Green Party candidate Ursula Rozum. At around 6 p.m. Rozum and Buerkle each took their…

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Donations to study abroad program come from alum

A donation of $200,000, to be distributed over three years, was made to help fund international education at Oswego State. John Christian, class of 1987, is president and chief executive officer of CAPA International Education has pledged the amount along…

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Premier Living Suites to throw showcase party

The new off-campus option of Premier Living Suites is throwing a party at the American Foundry to showcase the housing options they have to offer for students of Oswego State. The suites will be located on the corner of Utica…

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SUNY tests new loan-monitoring program

SUNY is implementing a new program this year called “Smart Track” on many SUNY campuses to help students reduce their debt. “Smart Track” is currently being tested on pilot campuses. These campuses include Niagara County Community, Schenectady Community College, SUNY…

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Great pumpkin festival

Families came out with their dogs and students from Oswego State came with friends to shop the outdoor boutiques and eat delicious goodies at Oswego County’s Great Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, Sept. 29. Companies such as Cam’s Pizza, Canale’s Restaurant,…

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Civil War relived at fort

Men and women grouped up to participate in a re-enactment of a Civil War battle known as Secessionville at Fort Ontario Saturday Sept. 24. Dressed in authentic uniforms, people involved in the reenactment assumed the lifestyle of American soldiers during…