Stanley must consult before closing programs
Faculty Assembly passed a proposal on Monday that put in place a formal procedure that the administration must follow if they wish to deactivate or discontinue an academic program at Oswego State. âThe SUNY Provost Office asked for a formal…
Oswego cheerleading accounts still frozen despite hearing
In a pretrial hearing, an injunction requested by the cheerleading club to unfreeze accounts was denied; the groupâs finances remain untouchable. âI dislike the fact that they might not get their money, but itâs just the process and weâre trying…
Local stores decorate to welcome shoppersc
Many business owners celebrate the holiday season in different ways and local businesses are no exception. Oswego businesses decorate for the holidays, just like big businesses. How they decorate varies depending on the store. Businesses such as Stoneâs Home Made…
Students gain temporary employment options
An increase in seasonal hiring gives students a chance to earn some cash for the holidays, as stores like Polo Ralph Lauren look for more employees to help with the hike in customers and sales. Managers at the Polo Ralph…
Higher Black Friday attendance not necessarily indicative of long-term economic recovery
Despite larger crowds in stores on Black Friday, analysts said it may not indicate significant economic recovery. âBlack Friday is only one piece of the puzzle,â National Retail Federation spokesperson Ellen Davis said. âYou could have the best Black Friday…
DSS provides alternative learning options
Approximately 200 students are currently enrolled with Oswego Stateâs Disability Services (DSS), the support services program. Many of these students use the rendering services where other students are employed by disability services to take notes. Oswego State DSS makes different…
Spanish refugee descendant speaks in America for first time
Carmen Kilner told of her parentâs evacuation from Spain in the first Basque Children Association presentation in the United States at Oswego State on Wednesday. Georgina Whittingham, of the department of modern language and literature, invited Kilner, the treasurer and…
Balancing time requires tricky management
Emily Sanderson leads a class at the gym that is intense enough to attract the attendance of many guys. Tyler Kirby balances school, work, his girlfriend and a hefty commute. Danielle Passage keeps up with writing while gaining promotions at…
Food drive results âtragicâ
Penfield Library collected 638 non-perishable pantry goods during its annual âFood for Finesâ drive, Ray Morrision, who administers the program, said. The contributions, which filled 25 boxes, forgave $371 in fines. While that may seem like a weighty contribution, the…
SUNY Briefs 12/2/2011
SUNY The SUNY Board of Trustees last week approved the state budget request for the next fiscal year as well as a $300 dollar increase in tuition. The approved request for the 2012-13 fiscal year, which begins on July 1,…
