Mascot search on hold, no plans to continue
Oswego State continues to be without a mascot, and that does not appear to be changing any time soon. "I am not sure that this can be brought to fruition soon," Athletic Director Tim Hale said. "I think it could…
Freshmen retention rates rising
Retention rates of freshmen students in poor academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or below) have increased since the school implemented the mid term pilot, first year advisement and academic success workshops, according to a report released in August 2010 by…
Student voter registration a challenge for Oswego
The New York State elections will take place on Nov. 2 and many Oswego State students remain unregistered and uninformed. Coordinator of Civic Engagement Nola Heidlebaugh estimated that roughly 1,360 Oswego State students were registered to vote on campus in…
University Police increase bike patrols on campus
Oswego State’s University Police and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Board are emphasizing the enforcement of traffic laws that apply to cyclists on college campuses. Officer cyclists will be issuing warnings and citations to students riding bikes who are not obeying…
Interim provost sets sights on strengthening academics
Susan Coultrap-McQuin, the former provost and vice president for Academic Affairs of Oswego State, left her position over the summer and was replaced by interim Lorrie Clemo. Coultrap-McQuin held her former position of provost for six years, leaving the position…
Breaking concerns
Lake Ontario is a force of nature. Four fishermen were swept down river on Sept. 28 by fast rising water and two eventually died. Investigations of the incident are ongoing. The accident on the Oswego River has drawn attention to…
Piez construction on schedule, site deemed safe by campus officials
"Construction on the new science complex is under way and on schedule, despite an accident on Sept. 23 when a sheeting and shoring machine toppled over outside Snygg Hall. "No one was injured and no long-term delays are expected from…
Stairs to lakefront still functional, despite wear
"Access to the lakefront on the Oswego State campus could be a risk for students. "The condition of the two sets of stairs leading to the lakefront, one behind Johnson Hall and one behind Waterbury Hall, has become a topic…
Late Night an early success
"Late Night time changes made last semester and instituted in the fall have attracted an average of over 700 students a night, an increase of approximately 100 more students. "Dining Services made time changes to Late Night to better meet…
Racist graffiti in Oneida Hall raises concerns
"Inappropriate and child-like drawings covering the walls of the entire third floor of Oneida Hall were discovered by a Resident Assistant (R.A.) during a typical round of the floor on Sept. 17. "The RA said the drawings included figures from…
