Student petition calls for Black studies department
Unlike many of its peers in the SUNY system, SUNY Oswego does not have a Black studies major program, a fact that graduating senior Rickey Strachan is hoping to change with other students’ help. Inspired by Professor Kenneth Marshall’s Black…
Officer-in-Charge Toale’s eligibility for presidency in question
SUNY Oswego’s Officer-in-Charge Mary Toale is one of five presidential candidates potentially moving forward to the final round of interviews for the position, though as the only internal candidate, she has faced questions about whether she should have been able…
Exotic snacks available to local community at new downtown store
SNAX, a new downtown storefront that sells exotic snacks, hosted its grand opening ceremony on April 7. SNAX’s products range from gummy Skittles and peach-flavored Kit Kats to calamari squid-flavored potato chips and Japanese soda. Graham Barney, the owner, said…
Oswego County among least healthy counties in New York, according to report
Oswego County is ranked one of the least healthy counties in New York, according to a report by County Health Rankings and Roadmaps (CHR&R), a program by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. In 2023, CHR&R ranks Oswego County…
Quest allows students to showcase research
First launched in 1980 under the direction of Dr. Helen Bohmer Daly, Quest at SUNY Oswego stands as both an annual day-long gathering for the free exchange of academic knowledge and ideas between students and faculty members, and a nearly…
Oswego professor applies travels to class lessons
From Uganda to South Korea to California and all the way to upstate New York, Sari Fordham, a professor in the creative writing department at SUNY Oswego, has experienced her fair share of travel. “I grew up with a passport…
SUNY Oswego study abroad program excelling after pandemic lull
SUNY Oswego continues to send more than 20% of students to study abroad post-COVID-19, making it one of the top campuses in the SUNY system, according to the Education Abroad Office. More than 400 students are sent annually to more…
Students still dealing with consequences of COVID-19 era online instruction
Online courses were a convenient way to hold classes at both the high school and college level given the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the shift back to in-person classes has not been easy for many students across the…
Student group shows value of storytelling
On Feb. 23, two storytelling performances highlighted the work of students in the expressive arts therapy minor at SUNY Oswego, while demonstrating the therapeutic value of storytelling. The performance occurred inside the current Tyler Art Gallery showcase called “Fire For…
Downtown store owner reflects on spiritual, educational journeys
Crystals are believed to have healing powers by some. For Valerie Baxter, they have changed her life. Baxter is a full-time college student, mom of five and most recently, the owner of Soulful Expressions, a metaphysical shop in Oswego. She…
