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Wallows’ ‘Tell Me That It’s Over’ asks listeners to do just that

By Abigail Connolly So-Cal band Wallows (“Remember When”) released their sophomore studio album that leaves listeners looking for something more.  Formed initially in 2011 under the name “Join the Band,” band members Braeden Lemasters, guitar and vocals, Cole Preston, guitar…

‘The Suite Spot’ sports lighthearted romance, inclusive characters

By Gabrielle Kroeger “The Suite Spot” by Trish Doller (“The Float Plan”) is the second book in the “Beck Sisters” duology. In this novel, Rachel Beck is working her dream job as a hotel manager until she gets fired for…

Gas prices impact SUNY Oswego commuters

By Brandon Ladd A current issue for many Americans is the soaring cost of gas following recent foreign affairs leading to supply becoming more scarce. The impact of the skyrocketing prices has affected students at SUNY Oswego. Feelings of anger…

SUNY Oswego drops indoor vaccine mandate

By Sydney Havens SUNY Oswego announced via email that the indoor spectator policy has changed as of March 21. Attendees of campus events are no longer required to show proof of having completed a full COVID-19 vaccination series or proof…

SHOP holds March Madness themed drive

By Spencer Bates Throughout the month of March, SHOP (Students Helping Oz Peers), SUNY Oswego’s on-campus food pantry, has conducted the March Madness Bottle Drive. A competition between club sports programs, Assistant Director of SHOP Caryn Nabrizny based the idea…

Lakers make history: Oswego State men’s basketball season recap

By Spencer Bates A historic season for the Oswego State men’s basketball season has officially ended following a Sweet 16 loss in the NCAA tournament to Marietta College. This season has been one to remember for a plethora of reasons….

Men’s lacrosse enters into SUNYAC play, struggled last year

This weekend marks the first SUNYAC game of the 2022 season for the Oswego State men’s lacrosse team. The Lakers head into the contest on a four-game win streak which featured a win against non-conference opponent Utica College.  The 18-8…

Oswego State Softball splits series with RIT, stand at 3-8 to start season

By Jack Perdek The Oswego State softball team stands 3-8 to begin their 2022 season, recently defeating RIT in a two-game series. For teams like the Lakers playing a season in 2021, they have the advantage of developing a young…

City of Oswego ‘Social District’ way of the future

By Abigail Connolly The average American consumes 1.35 drinks per day, 9.5 drinks per week and 494 drinks per year, according to senior scientific advisor to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism director, Aaron White. Why not consume…

March Madness, truly mad

By Jack Perdek To many, March is only important to them for one reason, their brackets and watching the NCAA March Madness tournament every year. The month of March for me is one of the best months of the year…