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Another meth lab uncovered in Scriba

The Oswego City Police Department Anti-Crime team arrested Andrea L. Losurdo after discovering several key components and equipment used in the manufacturing of Methamphetamine. Losurdo, 26, of 10 Robins Lane in Scriba, N.Y., was charged with fourth degree conspiracy, a…

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SUNY BRIEFS 4/27/2012

Cortland Two SUNY Cortland students will present their final art projects to local exhibits in the Cortland area. Lindsay Wilson and Sarah Lampke will hold receptions for their thesis exhibitions as part of their Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees. Wilson…

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Surveying takes first steps in renovating Tyler Hall

A program study has recently been completed to map out the space needs and program needs for the renovations to Tyler Hall, home of the arts, music and theatre departments, as well as art galleries and Waterman Theatre. Associate Vice…

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Growing a community

“You guys are really building a garden here?” asked a boy in his early teen years, as he approached Tom Collette at the Oswego community garden’s East Schuyler street location. “Yea,” Collette said. “I wonder how long that’s gonna last,”…

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Campus offices attempt to deter risk of suicide among students

There are roughly eight suicides per 100,000 college students or more than 1,000 suicides of college students in the U.S. annually, a study by the American College Health Association (ACHA) estimates. Another study co-sponsored by the National Mental Health Association…

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“Click It or Ticket”

University Police will have “Buckle Up” patrols from April 23 to May 6, with special nighttime enforcement, making sure drivers and passengers are wearing their seatbelt, police said in a statement. “Wearing your seatbelt costs you nothing,” Lt. Kevin Velzy…

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Sheriff with big heart shaves head on campus for research

Walking into the Oswego County Sheriff’s Department is like stepping into a high-tech fortress. Patrons are greeted by two armed officers with high and tight haircuts ready to search you as you step through a metal detector. “For Sheriff Todd’s…

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Earth Day celebrations set to last all week

Earth Day is often used as a reminder to increase environmental awareness, but going green is not the greatest move in supporting our environment, according to professor Tim Delaney. For Oswego State students living in the dormitories, recycling is required….

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Rising gas prices hit hard

Consumers nationwide are feeling the pain of higher gas prices, and the truth is that the world market price of oil has even hit Oswego. In just a month, according to Gasbuddy.com, the average retail price chart for Oswego showed…

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SUNY Briefs 04-20-2012

Cortland Stacey Watson, co-founder of Drop-in Nation, will speak at SUNY Cortland on April 20 to spread the importance of holistic curricula. Drop-in Nation was founded in 2004 to help at-risk students get their GED and develop knowledge in the…