The Oswegonian

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S.A. candidates prepare for election

On Monday and Tuesday students will vote for next year’s Student Association president and vice president. There are three presidential candidates vying for the top job. The candidates for president are junior Michael Colucci, John Hughes and Jon McDonald. Sophomore…

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Unreachable Research site

It is a 1.9-mile journey from Culkin Hall to the Rice Creek Field Station, which translates into a 45-minute walk for students, which is not on sidewalks off-campus. This walk is necessary for students who cannot find rides and have…

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Planning stages for Greek Organization begin on campus

Only seven percent of people in the United States are educated enough to make smart environmental decisions, according to sophomore zoology major Brook Hannon. Hannon, one of the founders of Rho Lambda Psi, an up-and-coming Greek co-ed organization, would like…

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Democrat Control of Senate may save Planned Parenthood

The House of Representatives passed an amendment to cut funding to Planned Parenthood. It would disable the organization from aiding women financially. The Republicans control the House, while the Senate is controlled by the Democrats, making it unlikely that the…

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Proposed Pell Grant cuts $3 million from students

Changes in Pell Grants remain uncertain with President Barack Obama and the House of Representatives still disputing the details of the proposal. Obama’s plan would not reduce Pell grants, but would cut summer funding while the House plan would cut…

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Oswego weather can be hard to predict

"On Feb. 18 the weather permitted anyone in New York to walk out with just a hooded sweatshirt instead of a winter jacket. At Oswego State, students could finally walk to class with ease. It was one of the few…

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Bed Bath & Beyond, Blockbuster set to close their Oswego doors in mid-March

"Two major corporate businesses are closing Oswego locations as the number of local shoppers taking their business to online and community stores has increased. "Bed Bath & Beyond and Blockbuster will be closing in mid-March, so residents will have to…

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Science Café

A Sustainable Agriculture presentation will be held on Thursday, March 3 and will host a panel with local and statewide professionals. Oswego State’s Science Café, composed of Oswego faculty, students, staff and community members, is hosting the event, according to…

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College Suites development still in limbo

It has been six years since United Group Development first introduced their plan for off-campus housing to the Oswego community and almost two years since they had to return deposits to students for the still unbuilt complex. United Group Development…

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S.A. candidates debate campus issues

Candidates for Student Association president and vice president met Wednesday in Funnelle Hall to debate before a group of students. Students quickly jumped to ask questions and the candidates told the audience their plan for next year and what they…