Fitness centers to hold Zumbathon
Oswego State’s first Zumbathon will be held on Oct. 23 to help reach a goal of $40,000 in funds to donate to the United Way. Campus staff and faculty have a $40,000 donation goal to help the United Way through…
SUNY Albany cuts five academic programs from campus
Severe SUNY-wide budget cuts led to the deactivation of five programs at SUNY Albany. The college’s Italian, French, Russian, classics and theatre programs will be phased out in the next two years. "It was totally unexpected," said Jean-Francois Briere, chair…
Senate shakedown
Student Association Vice President T.J. Scandaliato resigned at Tuesday night’s senate meeting and was replaced by Senate Pro Tempore Ajay Lentini on Wednesday. "Due to a series of unfortunate events that are both professional and personal, I have to resign…
Writing Center lacks resources to help students
The Writing Center has undergone major changes brought on by SmarThinking, a software introduced to Oswego State last semester by the Office of Learning Services. The software is currently not in use and there are only three writing tutors available…
Voting machines unaffected by voter turnout
Despite low voter turnout, the Oswego County Board of Elections remains hopeful that students will step up and vote. Oswego County Democratic Commissioner Dick Atkins said although there has been continuous low voter turnout at Oswego State, he hopes students…
SUNY pay raises cause upset among U.U.P., campus, S.A.
Recent raises given to three top SUNY officials have created an upset within the SUNY system. Chancellor Nancy Zimpher, along with two other administrators, each, received $30,000 pay raises, over a 10 percent increase, along with other benefits. Philip Smith,…
Under-21 alcohol violations on rise
The number of alcohol-related violations for students under 21 at Oswego State has doubled since 2007. Lisa Evaneski, director of judicial affairs, said there could be several reasons for the increase in the number of violations. "We have a few…
SA vice president resigns – Breaking News
Student Association Vice President TJ Scandaliato resigned at Tuesday night’s senate meeting. "Due to a series of unfortunate events that are both professional and personal, I have to resign the vice presidency of the Student Association," said Scandaliato in his…
University Police to hire four new officers
Four University Police officers retired at the end of September, leaving a temporary hole in U.P. Lt. Mike Taylor, Lt. Kirk Coates, Lt. Geri Bosco and Officer David Scott retired on Sept. 29. "Losing their expertise will no doubt have…
S.A. funds could save organizations
A bill granting Tier II organizations their budgets was passed by the student Senate Tuesday night, nearly a quarter of the way into the academic year. In order for the budget to become law, it needs to be signed by…
