The Oswegonian

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Oswego Friendly’s Closes

The Friendly’s located on West Bridge Street, just one mile from the Oswego Campus, closed unexpectedly on Sunday, April 7. People looking to eat at the establishment Sunday, which has been part of the Oswego community for decades, found locked…

Coffee Connection building recovers from collapse

On March 30, a building on Water Street in downtown Oswego suffered a structural collapse. Since the incident, the immediately surrounding area has been closed and fenced off, while crews work to repair the damage.  Curt Miller, the city’s director…

Measles cases increase nationwide

The rise in anti-vaccination information has led to a surge in unvaccinated people in the U.S. despite the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s efforts over the last 15 years to ensure immunization safety. “My beliefs shifted shortly after I…

Attorney discusses ‘Making a Murderer’

Four years after the initial release of the Netflix documentary “Making a Murderer,” the defense attorney in the Steven Avery case came to Oswego State to discuss his investigations and new book on the subject, concluding that there are injustices…

The Space construction ends, enters final stage

In response to student organizations’ request for an additional space to hold events, Oswego State administration has arranged for The Space to be created.  The Space, which has just finished the construction that began last spring semester, is situated underneath…

Student Association passes contingency fund resolution

Oswego State Student Association heavily debated and eventually passed a resolution at the April 9 meeting, which would change SA bylaws to restrict allocating contingency funds for conferences. The resolution, titled “Res.54.25 Conference Consideration,” would amend SA bylaws to make…

Rice Creek walk offers sights of spring

Oswego State students can experience the outdoors at Rice Creek Field Station off Thompson Road near the campus. Rice Creek Field Station is part of Oswego State and houses labs and observational facilities for students researching biology and earth science….

Lakers struggle in spring season-opener, despite tougher competition

The Oswego State golf team is coming off a very good fall portion of the season. Oswego State won four out of its seven tournaments. Though the Lakers did not do great in the Hershey Cup, they think they can…

For O’Kane twins, Oswego State was right fit from beginning

Growing up, every child wanted to be placed on the same team as their best friend, whether it be in gym class or in a local town league. For two Oswego State athletes, they have a bond stronger than friendship…

Local junior hockey team relocates to Boston area

The city of Oswego will carry one fewer hockey team in the area after the Oswego Stampede announced on April 4 that it is relocating to Raynham, Massachusetts. The Stampede were a part of the North American 3 Hockey League,…