The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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‘The Mistake’ explores beyond college romance, showcases second chances

Elle Kennedy’s “The Mistake” combines college hockey, romance and personal growth while exploring what it takes to accept responsibility and rebuild trust after making a serious mistake. Originally published April 28, 2015, the 283 page novel follows Grace Ivers and…

Beabadoobee impresses after hiatus with poignant new album ‘Pylon’

Beatrice Kristi Ilejay Laus, famously known under the stage name Beabadoobee, has returned after two years with studio album “Pylon.” The 14 track indie-rock album establishes itself as one of Laus’s most solid releases to this day. With a new…

US Open forces luxury in public event

What happens when the things meant to bring us together become unaffordable? Popular public gatherings have become increasingly (and unnecessarily) costly. In a world where weekly groceries can drain a bank account, it’s hard to imagine many people prioritizing spending…

Oswego men’s soccer lets two leads slip away in tough loss to Ithaca 

Two blown leads and a five-goal second-half onslaught courtesy of the undefeated Ithaca Bombers (7-0-1) was more than enough to put away Oswego State Lakers (2-2-1) on a rainy Sunday afternoon in the shadows of Cayuga Lake. Despite taking the…

Four squads pack inside the Ziel for Oswego Invite

A collage of regional volleyball teams will clash inside the Max Ziel gym this weekend as the Oswego State Lakers volleyball team plays host to a two-day tournament. Coaches from Alfred University, Clarkson, and Utica, and the hosts Oswego, are…

Husselbeck elevates Lakers to win over RPI

Powered by Ian Husselbeck’s fourth goal of the season, the Oswego State men’s soccer team (2-1-1) handed the RPI Engineers’ (2-1-1) their first loss of the season, 1-0, on Saturday, Sept. 12.  The Lakers wasted no time making their mark,…

Oswego women’s tennis sweeps weekend slate

Oswego’s women’s tennis brought out the brooms this past weekend, defeating Utica 7-0 on Friday before beating up on Brockport with a 6-1 dominant win. The weekend started with a shutout at Utica. The Lakers set the tone in doubles…

Laker’s sweep second consecutive cross country invitational

Dominating again, both Oswego State’s men’s and women’s cross country teams put on a show at the Lemoyne Invitational on Sept. 12, sweeping Onoadaga Community College and Division I Lemoyne College. The Lakers men’s team claimed first place in the…

Freshly launched Cannabis Minor draws interest

SUNY Oswego has expanded its Cannabis Studies offerings with a new minor designed to give students an academic understanding of the cannabis industry and its social, legal and scientific implications.  Professor Marthinus Koen, coordinator of the Cannabis Studies program, said…

Volleyball swept at William Smith tournament

Oswego volleyball dropped its first three matches at the William Smith tournament Sept. 4-5, marking the first time since 2023 that they have dropped their first three contests of a season.  Following a 20-9 season in 2025, the Lakers came…