Survivor: guard this from happening again
Miriam Blumenthal Lazan recalled a wagon of firewood at the concentration camp she was staying at when she was 10. It was really a pile of dead, naked bodies. Lanzan spoke about her experiences in a concentration camp to…
As building rises, parking falls
Students and staff at Oswego State continue to be impacted by three major construction projects, causing changes in classes and on-campus parking. The Piez Hall science complex project is the biggest of the three. Park Hall is currently shuttered for…
ResLife refunds early check in fee because of hurricane
Oswego State decided to refund the $30 fee students paid to move in early due to the reasons such as Hurricane Irene, which prevented some students from traveling. The media and local officials bombarded the East Coast with warnings of…
Mother Mother Interview
I recently had the chance to talk with Ryan Guldemond, lead singer and guitarist of Vancouver-based rock band Mother Mother. The band released its third studio album, "Eureka," on March 15. Guldemond spoke on the formation of the band, their…
Portal 2 builds on predecessor’s mechanics
Valve has successfully added another classic to their repertoire, and a great sequel at that. "Portal 2" is just as witty and fun as the first "Portal" game but, more importantly, it manages to stay fresh and surprising in the…
S.A. defends budget as valid, proposes tier reforms
The Student Association budget passed last Tuesday will stand as valid, said sources inside S.A. According to S.A. President Jon McDonald, the vote is valid because Senate had a quorum, 12 senators present. After the call to question is made,…
Student provides light from limited spectrum
Pat Cavlin was helping a friend set up lights for a play in high school when he mentioned how much wanted to get into lighting. "I can’t wait to do this," Cavlin told his friend. She gave him an astonished…
Plus Plan, Dining Hall to Undergo Changes
The Auxiliary Services Board of Directors unanimously approved the non-profit corporation’s annual budget, as well as several new initiatives beginning in the fall. Meal plans for incoming freshman will cost $2,210 per semester, but returning students will pay the rate…
BLACKED OUT: 10 things to do without electricity
1: Cook the old-fashioned way. Obtain some charcoal, a lighter and meat from an animal you have hunted yourself (OK, vegetables work as well, especially zucchinis, corn and peppers). But don’t cut corners and use lighter fluid to get the…
