Lakers field talented, young roster
The Oswego State women’s soccer team begins its fifth season under head coach Brian McGrane looking to solve the troubles they have experienced during conference play. Last season the Lakers posted a 6-3 non-conference record, but struggled in conference, finishing…
Lakers kickoff season 2-0
Led by a band of freshmen, the Oswego State Lakers came away with the title at the 2nd Annual Oswego State Men’s Soccer Tournament on Sept. 2 and 3. Pounding the opposing goaltenders, the Lakers scored seven goals in only…
Women’s Volleyball falls in home opener
The Oswego State volleyball team lost to Keuka College, 17-25, 19-25 and 12-25, in Max Ziel Gymnasium on Wednesday evening in the home opener for the Lakers. The Storm were able to wear out the inexperienced Laker squad with 20…
Tennis sets new season goals
Last year, the Oswego State women’s tennis team finished with a 2-8 overall record in the fall season after a 6-3 loss to Roberts Wesleyan. The Lakers won their two matches against Wells College and The Sage Colleges. Head coach…
Men’s soccer has new look
The stage is set. The goal is simple. Go undefeated at home, win the conference, have the most shutouts and return to the SUNYAC playoffs. Last season, the Lakers turned in a sub par performance of 5-10-1, with a 3-6…
School sets poor example with Irene move-in fee while risking safety, integrity
Hurricane Irene tore into the east coast causing damage in many states, New York included. Unfortunately, the hurricane hit the northeast states the weekend before universities were set to open their doors for the first day of fall classes. The…
Food for soul
Let me confess something: I have never heard of the Oswego Farmers’ Market. Another fact is that I am also in my fourth and last year as an undergraduate. Still yet, not many people I’ve talked to have heard about…
Field Hockey prepares for bounce-back season
After ending last season on a rough note, the Oswego State field hockey team is looking to rebound and turn the 2011 campaign into a success. The Lakers finished last season on a five-game losing streak, which gave them a…
Trials and tribulations of introverts
I have always felt I lived on a detached and drifting island, riding a current that had no regard for the usual checkpoints in life, leaving friends behind as they rejoiced in their sunbathed localities, as I continued northbound into…
College athletes deserve payday
College football is back and everyone knows what that means: more scandals and stories that undermine its integrity. Every few weeks, ESPN and the other major sports media break a story about how some major college sports program allegedly violated…
