Welcome refugees to America
The Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse (ACTS) members have just scored free tickets to the 2017 Syracuse International Film Festival, a night that shed light on many important topics. The ACTS Youth Council, made up of primarily Somali refugees or…
Al Roker, NBC coming to Oswego with hope of breaking world record
Oswego State alumnus Al Roker will be returning to Oswego State on March 31 with the hope of breaking a Guinness World Record for the longest conga line on ice. As part of Rokerthon3 and the Today Show’s “Storming into…
Greek Life members responsible for own perceived stereotypes
A recent letter sent to students at Penn State from university President Eric J. Barron discussed issues the university has faced with its Greek Life and ways they have tried to counteract it to no avail, in most cases. These…
Laker Rewind: Difference makers, a no call & the future
Stymied Evan Buitenhuis was good, really good, backstopping the Continentals to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Div. III Tournament. But Hamilton College’s defense was even better. The defense gave Buitenhuis everything a goalie could ask out of the guys in…
Longshot bill still poses threat
On April 11, North Carolina legislatures filed House Bill 780, also known as the “Uphold Historical Marriage Act.” This bill is a direct attack on the civil rights same-sex couples fought for and finally achieved in 2015. Now, House Bill…
Murden, Buitenhuis keep Hamilton College alive in NCAA Tournament, defeat Oswego State 3-1
Robbie Murden’s two goals and Evan Buitenhuis’ 34 saves was enough to defeat the No. 4/5 Oswego State Lakers in this first round matchup of the NCAA Div. III Men’s Ice Hockey Tournament. Murden scored a goal in each of…
Pompeo finally labels Assange, Wikileaks hostile intel actors
Julian Assange’s public image is quickly shifting from benevolent vigilante to partisan cyber pest. CIA director Mike Pompeo agrees. Pompeo, newly appointed director of the world’s most powerful and sophisticated intelligence apparatus, recently labeled Assange’s website, Wikileaks “a non-state hostile…
Quick Recap: Hamilton College 3, Oswego State 1
Hamilton College was able to end the Oswego State Lakers’ season with a 3-1 win Saturday night at the Marano Campus Center Ice Arena. The first period was fast and physical, saw 22 shots combined but only one goal. Robbie…
Planned Pell cuts hurt vulner
Pell Grant programs are an important part of American higher education and are the only way college is possible for some students. According to USA Today, Congress has considered cutting funding for Pell Grants and Federal Student Loans. Now 575…
Laker Gameday Preview: No. 4/5 Men’s ice hockey vs. No. 9/11 Hamilton College
All New The NCAA Div. III Men’s Ice Hockey Championship brings a brand-new season for all 12 teams. For the Oswego State Lakers (SUNYAC) and the Hamilton College Continentals (NESCAC) it brings a second chance. Both programs lost in their…
