New ban on mattress toppers announced
Fire inspections began for SUNY Oswego students the week of Feb. 15. The usually pain-free visits by the fire marshal to residence halls has caused more anxiety for students this year, however, due to new regulations. In an email sent…
Legal weed, new way for equity
On Wednesday, March 31, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed new cannabis legislation which legalized recreational marijuana use for adults 21 years and older. This historical legislation comes after years of debate over economic and tax issues, as well as…
Spanish professor shares experiences in publications
While the pandemic has shaped the way in which instruction is delivered, for one Spanish professor at SUNY Oswego, it has served as a pathway to inspiration for several publications. Visiting assistant professor Beatriz Salcedo-Strumpf has recently written two short…
After 4 years at The Oswegonian, thank you
This is the column where I take a moment to reflect and say, “Thank you.” After April 1 came and went, I quickly realized that my time at SUNY Oswego is coming to a close. During my first column of…
SUNY supports student, staff researchers
In December, SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras announced awards of up to $10,000 to several SUNY campuses, including SUNY Oswego, to fund research on how to better detect COVID-19. In the Spring 2021 semester, Dr. Julia Koeppe and Dr. Kestas Bendinskas…
Student Spotlight: That’s How it Gets You
Don’t walk under street lamps alone, especially if they’re blinking. Don’t look down hallways past midnight, even if you hear someone talking. Don’t look out windows when everyone else is asleep. Because that’s how it gets you. “Mr. Amsworth, what…
Morisette setting example for women’s hockey, despite losing senior season
Amid turnover and turbulence, there was a significant steadying force for the women’s hockey team at Oswego State, Emma Morisette. After more than half of the class of 2021 left the team and former head coach Diane Dillon retired in…
Women’s tennis eager to get back out on court
It has been 524 days since the Oswego State women’s tennis team has touched the court and now, they are gearing up to start the season. In the fall of 2019, the team went 3-10 in match play and did…
‘Moondance’ showcase’s Morrison’s iconic songwriting skills
Near the end of 1969, Van Morrison was a frustrated man. He already had a hit with the infectious “Brown Eyed Girl,” so stardom was on the way. After his first album, Morrison moved on to abstract jazz/folk with the…
