From the Editor-in-Chief’s desk: Oswegonian encourages student writers participation
As we usher in the 91st year of The Oswegonian I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Elena Gaffney and I will be serving as the editor-in-chief for the 2026-2027 academic year. I was…
Lake Ontario should not be renamed
From SUNY Oswego, Lake Ontario is hard to miss. It is a core part of many college experiences. Now, Americans are being asked to call it something new: Lake America. On Aug. 27, President Donald Trump signed an executive order…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces AI ban in public schools
On Wednesday, Sep. 2, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that all artificial intelligence student-facing materials will be banned during the 2026-2027 school year. This ban will temporarily exist among elementary and middle school students for a year, to assess technology interactions….
Oswego parking needs immediate solution
Recently, SUNY Oswego University Police have ramped up their enforcement of parking rules across campus. Students are getting ticketed during the day for parking in the incorrect lots, even in empty lots with dozens of spaces. Oswego already charges a…
Mental health advocacy for students is non-negotiableÂ
The month of May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. Many people nowadays do not care for their mental health as much as they should, and this is a growing problem. Mental wellness is just as important as physical…
Demi Lovato overcomes mental health struggles
Demi Lovato, a successful singer, songwriter and actress, has been an advocate for mental health since her early twenties. As expressed through numerous interviews, and in her documentaries: “Simply Complicated “(2017,) and “Dancing With The Devil” (2021,) Lovato explained her…
AI in healthcare threatens future medicinal practices
While artificial intelligence is commonly known for its assistance with small tasks, such as cooking and travel planning, people have started using it for health guidance. Despite physicians persevering through years of school to earn their medical degrees, the popularity…
Sustainability should be prioritized everyday
Happy Earth Day! Annually, on April 22, people come together to celebrate the environmental movement of 1970. Over the decades, various initiatives and conservation groups have been created to preserve the Earth’s natural resources. Now more than ever, Earth Day…
Rising cost of concert culture: TicketMaster war
With concert season heating up as summer approaches, fans are planning outfits and picture poses for their upcoming concerts. In recent years, though, concerts have become less of a way for a musician to celebrate their fans and more of…
Artemis II mission leaves viewers over the moon
On April 1, 2026Â at 6:35 p.m EDT, the Artemis II mission launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch period was the first of seven two-hour windows highlighted for safe takeoff by NASA in early…
