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‘Students know the safe spaces’; campus trans community finds haven in weekly support group

Amid President Donald Trump’s current attacks on transgender rights, a campus support group makes space for trans students to feel safe and heard. The Trans Support Group headed by counselor Ellen Gooch is a support group on campus for transgender…

Even after November election; Vote Oswego had busy spring semester prepping for fall

For many, election season ended on Nov. 5. For Vote Oswego, that was just another beginning. Last semester, SUNY Oswego’s nonpartisan voter registration and education campaign, Vote Oswego, had goals to increase student voter registration, education and increase their own…

TEDxOswego to explore technology, astronomy, lake effect, homesickness

SUNY Oswego will be hosting a TEDx event in Sheldon Hall Ballroom, sharing themes of progress and ideas, on April 11. TEDxSUNY Oswego is an independently organized event spearheaded by Eason Lee and his 40-person team.  “ I started this dream…

Oswego County at risk of measles? Chances low, but not impossible

The measles virus is a highly contagious disease spreading across parts of the United States, leaving many to wonder which town will be affected next and how badly. Experts on the virus on SUNY Oswego’s campus believe that the chances…

 Local theater seeks short plays for contest

Student playwrights have an opportunity to get their work on a local stage. Oswego Players, a local community theater group, announced that they are taking submissions for their annual short playwriting contest. The Don McCann Memorial One-Act Playwriting Contest accepts…

Film festival shows various takes on ‘romantic drama’

Student-made film festivals are popular events held on campus every semester to give students a chance to showcase their talents in a fun and engaging way. The Oswego Film Club hosted Genre Fest on March 2, putting a new twist…

SUNY Oswego alumnus Rob Katz explains versatility, opportunities in job market stemming rom zoological studies degree

On Feb. 28, SUNY Oswego alumnus Rob Katz presented a biological sciences seminar titled “Ever Since Oswego” to discuss his time pursuing a Zoology B.S. at Oswego and the subsequent opportunities he has had after his undergraduate career in terms…

February blizzard created dangerous conditions for students, abled or disabled

The winter storm in February made life difficult for students on campus. Snow and ice piled up on walkways and roads, making it nearly impossible for many students to get to class safely.  The storm raised big questions about how…

School reverses protections for transgender students under Title IX after court overturns Biden-era change

To comply under changes to federal law, SUNY Oswego has reversed a Title IX amendment prohibiting discrimination against transgender students. The Department of Education reversed an August 2024 amendment from the Biden Administration explicitly expanding Title IX protections for transgender…

Limited spring course availability frustrates psych majors

The schedule for the Spring 2025 semester was recently made available online. This was when psychology students started to realize how limited their options were for upper division courses. In the psychology program, students must enroll in a certain number…