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McRib back, probably still tasty

It’s that time of year again. Yes it is autumn, yes it is nearly Halloween, and yes the threats of snow have already been heard. All three of those are true, but do you know what time it really is?…

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Zombies crawling in Oswego

Halloween is just around the corner and there are so many fun and spooky events that help celebrate this terrifying holiday. The first ever Oswego Zombie Crawl will take place on Saturday, Oct. 29. This family/friends event will fill the…

Men’s Hockey Blog

Lakers open SUNYAC play at Cortland on Friday

Fresh off a two-game sweep of Elmira College last weekend, the Oswego State men’s ice hockey team sets its sights on its ninth SUNYAC championship in program history when it visits SUNY Cortland on Friday, Oct. 28. The game serves…

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Gov. Cuomo endorses Gillen

Gov. Andrew Cuomo endorsed Democrat Tom Gillen for the mayor of Oswego Monday. “Tom Gillen has the vision and management experience to lead the economic revitalization of the city of Oswego,” Cuomo said in a statement. “I am pleased to…

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Despite rain, campus dries victims’ tears

Only minutes after they began distributing shirts to the crowd, coordinators of Take Back the Night had none left; 435 shirts were gone in roughly 10 minutes. Former president of the Women’s Center Cara Levine said the turnout for the…

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Retirement incentive leaves U.P. short-staffed, working long shifts

Four university police officers retired from the Oswego State department in the fall of 2010, resulting in an increased amount of overtime pay and shift changes. From August to November of 2010, the department was paid $17, 886 in overtime,…

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Oswego State employee struck

A car struck an Oswego State employee on State Route 104W at Sheldon Ave. on Oct. 20. Director of General Education Christopher LaLonde of Oswego, was walking his dog shortly after 7 p.m. when he was struck by a 2001…

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Media expert discussion

Oswego State students filled Waterman Theatre Thursday afternoon ready to take advice and information about diverse media from a group of five panelists during the Lewis B. O’Donnell 2011 Media Summit. Moderated by Dr. Michael S. Ameigh, general manager of…

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Cultural knowledge expands horizons

Multicultural education is a tough but pleasurable expedition, a renowned educator told Oswego State students Wednesday. “I want to remove this table in front of me right now because students and teachers ought to be closer physically, emotionally, and intellectually,”…

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Lessons in traditional Mayan culture

Women in Guatemala have to learn how to weave before getting married because they have to make a guipil, an item of clothing, for their future mother-in-law, a Guatemalan master weaver said. The Mayan master weaver, Alida Perez said weaving…