Anneke Darling hosts OzTalks in Scales Hall
The theme for this semester’s OzTalk series revolves around resiliency toward struggles and conflicts in life. Scales Hall Residence Hall Director Anneke Darling shared her experience with this topic Tuesday, Oct. 9 in the residence hall main lounge, which she…
Kinks and Kurls club grows on campus
Kinks and Kurls is a new Oswego State organization on campus devoted to self-love, awareness, uniqueness and empowerment, with the focus of bringing people together through the love of hair. Vernely Marshall, senior communication major, founded the organization in the…
Students compete in annual “Launch It” initiative
Friday, Sept. 28, the local “Launch It” initiative, hosted by Enactus in the Sheldon Hall Ballroom, provided local entrepreneurs the chance to expand their reach and display new ideas. A layman description of the competition would be “Shark Tank” meets…
Walker Health Center gives free flu shots
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu vaccination prevented an estimated 85,000 flu-related hospitalizations in the 2016-2017 period. The Oswego State Mary Walker Health Center has continued its tradition of hosting free flu shot clinics ending…
Media summit to discuss activism in social media
This year’s Louis B. O’Donnell Media Summit is coming on Oct. 17, where five panelists will come to campus, stopping by classes and workshops sponsored by the media organizations, to speak on the topic of social media advocacy and the…
SUNY changes admission policy
In adherence to State University of New York’s policy, “Move the Box,” Oswego State no longer asks admission applicants whether they have had a prior felony. “It is in the interest of the state to facilitate the admission of individuals…
Student volunteers discuss work in Puerto Rico
For the past year, Puerto Rico has been battling the effects of Hurricane Maria, which devastated the island in September 2017. To provide aid, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo put together a coalition to bring SUNY and CUNY students to…
ALANA hosts peace walk, community shows support
“Diversity is our greatest strength, not just in our campus, but in our community as well,” said Student Association President Omar van Reenan in his speech to those participating in the eighth annual ALANA Peace Walk on Sunday in front…
Band of Oswego professors perform jazz
On Sept. 23, a local community of Oswego State professors had arranged to play jazz for students and visitors in the Sheldon Hall Ballroom. Together, they played classic jazz beats and tunes like “Smile,” written by Charlie Chapman, “Someday My…
New political club premieres on campus
The Oswego State College Democrats club has a new lease on life. Club President Connor Breese said he wants to make the club an active, engaged part of local politics and make it a tool for both its members and…
