City of Oswego prepares ahead of total solar eclipse next month
A window decal of a smiling moon covering the sun greets pedestrians walking past Man in the Moon Candies in Oswego. Around it reads, “ECLIPSE! APRIL 8TH.” To the right of it is a small advertisement for a collectible poster…
Renowned graphic designer visits university, advises aspiring students
On March 20, renowned graphic design professional Debbie Millman arrived at SUNY Oswego to talk about her experiences regarding her life and the struggles leading to her involvement as a voice in the design industry. She has many accomplishments, most…
New York State to prioritize mental health, eating disorder support following pandemic
New York State has introduced legislation that would implement a course of study on the prevention of eating disorders in schools. This is a reaction to teen mental health struggles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, legislative struggles have caused…
Fire services on campus to remain in effect for semester
The Town of Oswego’s volunteer fire department is continuing services on campus for the time being, countering recent reports that sparked concern among the campus community. Robert Lighthall, fire commissioner of the Oswego Town’s volunteer fire department, said that there…
Professors respond to debate on using AI to teach creative writing
The controversy over using artificial intelligence (AI) for creative writing has sparked debate in the literary world. At SUNY Oswego, the creative writing faculty are a small example of this split over whether to include AI in their lessons. Stephanie…
Mental health affects students long after school shootings occur
Where gun violence seeps into schools throughout the U.S., it can oppress the minds of students who experience it. There have been at least 98 active shooter incidents and 397 people killed in school shootings since the Columbine High School…
Tom Drumm secures Democratic backing in race for Senate seat
Lifelong Oswego native and resident Tom Drumm has secured the support of the Oswego County Democratic Committee in the race for New York’s 50th Senate District seat. The 50th district is centered around the suburbs of Syracuse and covers parts…
Artist Vance Gilbert performs at Oswego, tells stories through music
Folk singer-songwriter Vance Gilbert joined SUNY Oswego on the night of Feb. 26 in the lobby of Tyler Hall for a concert free to students, faculty, and the public as he performed a live broadcast of his podcast, “Monday Night…
SUNY Oswego department of chemistry presents summer research opportunities
The chemistry department at SUNY Oswego presented their anticipated and ongoing research projects and incentivized students to apply for summertime engagement, announced on Feb. 9 by Instructional Support and Advisement Coordinator Kristin Gublo. With projects spanning across all disciplines of…
Students to form first-gen club for future undergrads
A selection of students have come together to create a new outlet club. The term “first-generation,” referencing students who are the first in their immediate family to pursue a formal education at a post-secondary institution, was introduced in 1981 by…
