Invasive weed eyes NY lakes
Ithaca and Cornell University officials are rushing to prevent the spread of Hydrilla verticillata, an invasive plant species, into Cayuga Lake. To help stop the spread of hydrilla, the Allan H. Treman State Marine Park has been ordered to close…
Pumpkin run donates to cancer cure foundation
The Oswego State fitness centers will be hosting its annual 5K Great Pumpkin Run to raise money for a cure as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month, with proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. According…
Sheldon’s Birthday Bash
The year of Oswego State’s birth 150 years ago is spelled out Tuesday by faculty, staff and students. The photo marked founder Edward Austin Sheldon’s birthday- Oct. 4, 1823- and was followed by a picnic and birthday cake. Sheldon founded…
Orange balloons inflate awareness of mental health issues
Orange balloons hung around the three-quarters of the Academic Quad to bring awareness to mental illnesses on Monday. Active Minds celebrated National Day Without Stigma as part of Mental Health Awareness Week by hanging the balloons and providing information about…
Not just another brick
Mike Taber, a 2006 graduate of Oswego State, recently opened the doors of his new indoor climbing facility called The Wall. This is the first indoor climbing facility in Central New York. Taber has been working on this establishment since…
Steve Jobs passes, leaves behind great legacy
Steve Jobs, the co-creator and former CEO of Apple, passed away at the age of 56 on Wednesday. Initial speculation indicates that it may have been tied to his health, with evidence coming from the several medical leaves of absence…
Grant to retain, attract teachers
The National Science Foundation granted Oswego State $300,000 to attract and retain science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) students into the School of Education. The two-year grant begins dispersing Saturday. The focus is on finding talent from the STEM fields…
Why Sheldon matters
Update: The location of the “1861” photo has been changed. The print story lists the location as inside the campus center. However, the event has been moved to south of Culkin and Tyler Halls, overlooking the Glimmerglass Lagoon. The event…
Capstone readies readers for corporate ladder
The English department has created an alternative plan for English majors wanting professional experience before leaving Oswego State. A group of English professors designed the course, “Words in the World.” Professors Donald Masterson, Karol Cooper, Bennet Schaber, Michael Murphy, Patricia…
