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Cornell University professor invents new apples

Apple lovers in central New York can crunch into two new breeds of apples developed by a professor at Cornell University that are only available for orchards part of Crunchtime Apple Growers. Two local orchards that grow and sell these…

Oswego State runs for good cause

On Oct. 12, Cooper and Gilmmerglass Fitness Centers sponsored the Pumpkin Run, an event that invited students to run to raise funds for a good cause. The course was across the Oswego State campus, starting outside of the Marano Campus…

Women share stories of working in media industry

The Women in Media Breakout, part of a series of events for the Dr. Lewis B. O’Donnell Media Summit at Oswego State, brought together three women of color in different media industries to discuss difficulties and triumphs they have faced…

Media Summit on viral voices

The 14th annual Dr. Lewis B. O’Donnell Media Summit presented the views of professionals regarding the theme viral voices and advocacy in the digital age. Moderated by WNYT-TV news anchor Asa Stackel, a 2012 Oswego State alumnus, a panel of…

Oswego State geology professor leaves legacy

Oswego State lost atmospheric and geological sciences department assistant professor for geology Brian Hough last Saturday in a tragic limo crash in Schoharie, New York. Hough was standing outside Apple Barrel Country Store and Cafe with his family when a…

Activist speaks on defense of human rights

Nidiria Ruiz Medina, a Colombian community organizer, educator and women’s peace activist, spoke to students on Oct. 11 about the organizational process that contributes to the defense of territory and human rights. She spread the message that individuals should be…

Author Ryan Van Meter speaks on noticing life

On Oct. 8, the Living Writers Series at Oswego State invited Ryan Van Meter, author of “If You Knew Then What I Know Now.” Through his presentation, Van Meter educated aspiring writers on the themes in his work, emphasizing how…

String of laptop thefts under investigation

An ongoing string of reported laptop thefts began Oct. 2 at Oswego State’s Penfield Library third floor study rooms, with the most recent on Oct. 9, according to University Police Chief John Rossi. So far, there have been five thefts…

Salmon Run attracts locals, tourists to Oswego rivers

Oswego is a popular tourist attraction when it comes to fishing, with its ample water ways and the infamous salmon run through the rivers of Oswego. While salmon may begin showing up as early as the first of June, the…

Oswego State takes back night

View our Multimedia video here! On Oct. 10, Oswego State students marched across east campus for its annual Take Back the Night, hosted by the Women’s Center. One of the first Take Back the Night marches happened in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,…