The Oswegonian

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Oswego High School to host 5k race

The Go Bucs 5k is returning for its third year on Sept. 29 at Oswego High School to help support the booster club financially and promote the school’s “Buc Pride.” Julie Chetney, the director for the race, is also on…

Students travel, study abroad

Studying abroad in Jamaica was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Isabella Falcingo said during the “I, Too, Am Study Abroad” panel discussion on Sept. 25. The panel discussion was made of six students that had participated in a variety of programs Oswego…

Penfield celebrates books

To celebrate Banned Books Week, Oswego State’s Penfield Library dedicated Sept. 23 to 29 to advocating for the continued reading of controversial books. Activities included throwing a banned book into the frying pan, and getting to keep it, creating banned…

Ceramicist visits campus

Jeremy Randall, a ceramicist from Tully, New York, visited Oswego State Sept. 25 as part of the Visiting Artist Series, where he emphasized the importance of telling stories and conveying complex texture through objects. His presentation, held at 6 p.m….

Owen uses athletic experiences from high school to excel on golf team

Just two years after Sean Paul Owen started walking, he began to play the sport he fell in love with. At the young age of 3, his father, Timothy Owen, gave his son his very first golf club, a tiny…

Men’s club hockey takes on ACHA Div. I

The Oswego State men’s club hockey team is entering this season with its sights set on a postseason appearance, and it is looking to rely on a mix of both new and familiar faces to do so. “We definitely picked…

Field hockey gains confidence after winning first SUNYAC game

The Oswego State field hockey team has started with the same record as its 2017 campaign. With seven games played, the team is now 4-3. However, now that the team is in the conference portion of its schedule, the Lakers…

Lakers look to be competitive while still rebuilding

The Oswego State women’s soccer team looks to get back in the playoff picture this season, as it was just one point shy of getting the final playoff spot in the SUNYAC conference last season. This season, the Lakers are…

Men’s soccer looks to avoid turmoil of 2017 campaign

After a rough end to the 2017 SUNYAC schedule, the Oswego State men’s soccer team is working to avoid that result for the 2018 season. Last season, the Lakers ended the SUNYAC with a 1-8 conference record, only winning the…

Confederate flag not sign of freedom

The Confederate flag is a symbol of racism. If you disagree, you must have failed U.S. history in high school. The Confederate States of America split away from the Union following the election of Abraham Lincoln because they feared that…