Port City Co-Op offers unique, affordable items to attract students
Nestled quietly in quaint downtown Oswego lays a treasure trove of reusable possibilities for the young and old alike. Open this storefront door and step into a nirvana of vintage opportunity. Port City Co-Op holds the enchanted key to your…
Reviewing the bars of Oswego part two
As promised, here is the intoxicating sequel to the previous review of bars in Oswego. Hopefully you’ve had the chance to visit some new places and fall in love with new bars! Maybe you haven’t found the one yet, but…
Reviewing the bars of Oswego part. one
Many of us refer to Oswego as “the middle of nowhere in upstate New York,” but Oswego is, in fact, world famous. The city of Oswego once won the “Guinness Book of World Records” award for having more bars per…
Students discover new opportunities through Study Abroad programs
To most college students, the idea of spending time abroad sounds like a fantasy, and to many it can be a dream come true. Here at Oswego State, 80 programs in 30 countries can make deciding where to go the…
CupCakers Delights Oswego Community
“There’s this new gourmet cupcake place over on West First, we need to go check it out”. That’s what my friend Christy said when we left Azteca’s Mexican Grill this past April and I’ll never forget it. We never…
Unfamiliarity in the ‘Land of Oz’
It may not be as distant and magical as Frank L. Baum’s famed “The Wizard Of Oz” but starting out college in an unfamiliar town can be pretty daunting. As a recently graduated high school student, living on my own…
Sweet treats abound at lakeside staple; room for improvement
Chilly and windy. This is not how I expected my first “spring” adventure to Bev’s to go. Distraught over the chilly temperatures, my five friends and I hopped in the car and drove up the road instead of the usual…
Local artisans thrive in Canal Commons gift shop
Lakeside Artisans started as a mere idea in the heads of founders Tim Ames and Michele Southgate. As artists and residents of Oswego, they wanted to create a venue for other local artists, and that’s exactly what they did. The…
More than just beautiful views at upscale riverfront restaurant
Alex’s on the Water succinctly advertises itself as “food and drink with a view,” but that only scratches the surface of what this riverfront restaurant has to offer. Located at 24 E. First St. on the bank of the Oswego…
Little-known Thai place ‘greatest restaurant’ in town
It is hard to say if it is a good or bad thing that Thai Rose is not that well-known to Oswego State students. I can always get a comparatively quiet dinner or lunch there and never have to…
