Oswego Pizza Hut closes, unable to compete financially
The city of Oswego now carries one less pizza shop, after Pizza Hut closed its doors for good on Monday. Company officials announced on Friday, Feb. 6, that the restaurant located at 303 West Seneca St. would be closing in…
SA President gives annual address
Glad to see so many new and present senators, Takeena Strachan, president of the Student Association at Oswego State presented her State of the Association Address. Strachan covered issues ranging from women’s reproductive health, the Food Bill and a trip…
Tyler Art Gallery showcases student-made pieces
The 57th Annual Juried Student Exhibition Awards Ceremony hosted by Michael Flanagan, the Tyler Art Gallery director, showcased student-made art and ended with award givers presenting the honors to deserving artists. Active faculty in the Oswego State Art Department do…
Assistant UP chief steps up in current interim role
Starting this semester, Oswego State has a newly-appointed interim chief of University Police, Kevin Velzy. Velzy was the assistant chief of UP from 2013 until John Rossi, the former chief, retired last year. Velzy will remain as acting chief until…
Pop-up thrift shop promotes sustainable fashion options
Oswego State Sustainability Office hosts a three-day “Clozet Sale” in Hewitt Ballroom, selling donated items, included clothes, hats, scarves and bedding. All proceeds acquired from the Clozet Sale will be put toward the effort of planting trees on campus, according…
Local comic store set to close in March
On Jan. 27, the Facebook page for The Comic Shop in Oswego posted that they would be closing the business. It wrote “However, after serving our community for over 27 years, I’m now making the decision to retire and close…
Classes added to gyms, gives variety to workout schedules
Cooper and Glimmerglass Fitness Centers on the Oswego State campus have modified their schedules to make group classes more available for students this semester. The most important implementation are the 30-minute classes. There were concerns about students not having enough…
Einstein’s theories of relativity illustrated in show
On Sunday, the planetarium showcased its first event to kick-start the semester by focusing on Einstein’s Relativity. The show aimed at helping others understand the importance of relativity and how it is applied throughout everyday life. The show dissected Albert…
Campus counseling services center receives accreditation
The efforts made by the Counseling Services Center to support students with mental health and wellness have earned its accreditation by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services. “While I had confidence in our team and our alignment with the IACS…
Marvel actor gives keynote speech
On Feb. 5, Oswego State welcomed “Us” and “Black Panther” actor Winston Duke as the keynote speaker for its 31st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. The evening began with Lauren Robinson, a senior at Oswego State and Alpha…
