Recession Retrospective
A prominent economist told Oswego State students that the financial crisis of 2008 should not have happened during a talk on Wednesday. “Every day we are going to bed with the crisis and waking up with the crisis,” said Yildiray…
Heavy-duty horse power
Oswego State students see University Police cars on campus daily, but few stop to wonder how unique they are. Each car has prisoner cages, two-way radios, an emergency light-control box, a laptop with a special mounting unit, a barcode scanner,…
When coming out, students gain acceptance, history
National Coming Out Day (NCOD) is an important day for many students at Oswego State. While the act of coming out to anyone is not an easy task, everyone has different stories and experiences. Sophomore sociology major Troy LaFave’s story…
Mayoral hopefuls spar over student issues
Candidates for city of Oswego mayor struck different postures on issues affecting college students in a debate Wednesday. The factors the candidates thought would lure young people to the area and keep Oswego State students in the city after…
99-percenters occupy quad
In solidarity with the Occupy Wall Street movement, where thousands are protesting economic exploitation, SUNY students left class to rally in the quad on Wednesday. “Corporations influence government to a point where people have no say,” said Alex Lykins, co-president…
Oswego State seeks input on 10-year accrediation study
College officials are in the final stages of gathering input from the campus community on a self-study report that will guide the direction Oswego State takes in the next decade. Every 10 years, the college conducts a self-study in advance…
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…
