Students’ return boosts economy
The return of Oswego State students from winter break has brought energy back to the city, along with a boost to many local businesses. The bars, pizza shops and fast food restaurants on the west side of Oswego certainly felt…
Welsh director inspires future filmmakers
Wales native, Christopher Monger, diverged from the cultural when he became a writer and a director. “Where I came from, the choices were to either be a coal miner or a doctor; neither of those appealed to me,” Monger said…
Movie industry changes
National data indicates that annual movie ticket sales have been at their lowest since 1995. Despite this, Zach Portelli, co-manager of the Oswego Cinema said he did not believe it was a cause for concern. “It depends on what movie…
Converting trials to triumphs
Born and raised in Mexico City, Rice Creek Director Lucina Hernandez always had dreams of becoming successful in life, especially in the area of science. As a child, she loved animals and was certain that she wanted to pursue a…
New graduate teaching program funded by grant
Oswego State received a $1.73 million grant to implement a trial of a new teaching program, allowing graduate students to get firsthand experience in the classroom at high-need middle and high schools. The Oswego Residency Initiative for Teacher Excellence (O-RITE)…
Small business award grows local economy, creates jobs
The Oswego State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) received a grant worth $100,000 through the U.S. Small Business Administration, according to senior business adviser, Larry Perras. With the bad economy and the unemployment rate negatively affecting Oswego County, the SBDC…
Five students arrested in drug bust
After an investigation into two fraternity chapters associated with Oswego State, the city of Oswego Police Department’s Anti-Crime Team arrested five students for the alleged sale and trafficking of illegal drugs. On Oct. 28, a search warrant was executed at…
Update: Police suspend search
The search for the unidentified man who jumped from the Utica Street Bridge has been suspended, the Oswego City Police Department announced Monday. The search will continue periodically along shorelines and the surface water as the weather permits. The man…
Increase in drug busts stimulates outcry for federal aid
After police discovered four methamphetamine labs in Oswego County in the past two months, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) encouraged the county to apply for the High Intensity Drug Area [HIDTA] federal program. Being recognized as a HIDTA could entitle the…
Quilts hang for World AIDS Day
In celebration of World AIDS Day, Oswego State arranged a display in the Campus Center Ice Arena on Thursday. Residence Life and Housing and the Lifestyles Center joined efforts to bring information, awareness and commemoration to the campus community. In…
