SA changes budget proposal process
For the past several years, Oswego State’s Student Association has had the same system of handling clubs’ and organizations’ annual budget requests, but this year is the pilot of a new zero-based budget system. In the past, SA budget council…
Plastic cup referendum voted on, passes
Oswego State students voted on a Student Association referendum to ban plastic cups in dining halls. Students were asked on the SA ballot, “Should single-use cups (clear cold beverage cups) be used in the dining halls?” 52 percent voted no,…
Good Guys Barbershop expands, moves locations
Good Guys Barbershop in downtown Oswego has been enjoying the fruits of its labors after completing an expansion project that moved it into a new, larger storefront in Canal Commons. The expansion has allowed the shop to take on four…
SA questions approvals of contingency fund
Student Association is discussing changes to how it allocates contingency funds to student organizations requesting money in order to attend trips to professional conferences. The SA contingency fund is an annual budget of around $10,000, which allows student organizations to…
Women leaders, allies gather for conference
Oswego State’s women leaders and allies gathered at 6:30 p.m. March 12 in the Sheldon Hall Ballroom for the Women in Leadership conference, hosted by the Women’s Center, Her Campus and Student Association. Several women participated in putting the event…
SAPB announces OzFest artists
This week, the Student Associatio Programming Board announced the four performers for this year’s OzFest, held on May 10. The choices are already causing excitement for students and showing signs of a big crowd at the end-of-year celebration. Ella Mai,…
Winter weather stifles start to women’s lacrossse
The Oswego State women’s lacrosse team is off to a 3-0 start this season, following a 19-13 victory over St. Lawrence on Wednesday afternoon. The Lakers were once again led by seniors Teresa Shattuck and Brigid Regin. Regin totaled seven…
Leone finds bright side despite end to season
The Oswego State Lakers ended their season on a disappointing note on March 8 in a 78-61 loss to the Marietta College Pioneers in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. Solid performances from Quinn Carey, Liam Sanborn, Brandan Gartland…
Softball looks to improve on first winning season since 1998
The Oswego State softball team is gearing up for another season and is prepared to make it all the way. It will not be long before the Lakers are at Laker Softball Field once again to work toward a SUNYAC…
Hobart College ‘more disciplined’ since last meeting with Lakers
On Saturday, March 9, the Hobart College Statesmen ended their NCAA National Tournament curse that lasted for an entire decade. With their victory over Plymouth State, the Statesmen won their first National Tournament game since they reached the Frozen Four…