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Archives Laker Review Rising Student Artists

Rising Student Artist: Evan Debevec-McKenney

For junior broadcasting and mass communications major Evan Debevec-McKenney, it all started in a recording techniques class in high school. After recording music and starting a band with a couple of friends, Debevec-McKenney, who goes by the artist name Evan…

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Reviewing the bars of Oswego part two

As promised, here is the intoxicating sequel to the previous review of bars in Oswego. Hopefully you’ve had the chance to visit some new places and fall in love with new bars! Maybe you haven’t found the one yet, but…

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Campus crime cut by one-third

The decrease in criminal offenses across the Oswego State campus has improved police-community relations, according to the University Police. In the 2015 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, student misconduct has been cut by a third over the last three…

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Postcard campaign urges bill signage

Oswego State students were given the opportunity to send postcards to the governor’s office as a part of an initiative to get a bill signed that guarantees SUNY and CUNY schools funding. The Maintenance of Effort (MOE) bill would ensure…

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County legislative candidates pre-pare for election

Laura Brazak and Tim Stahl, two Oswego State graduates, are both first-time candidates in the running for County Legislator of the 20th District. Brazak, the Democratic candidate and one of five women running in this year’s election, has been a…

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Administration reacts to students left homeless

Students that are left homeless during breaks are given the opportunity to live on campus during winter and spring break, according to Richard Kolenda, director of Residence Life and Housing. “We are about helping people who need a place to…

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Photography project frames Oswego’s past

Hundreds of images from Oswego’s history have been collected by Oswego State students and staff who plan on displaying 15 of these community visuals in an upcoming showcase. The Found Negatives project is a collection of images from the 1960s…

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West campus and it’s hidden treasures

The timeless feud of east campus versus west campus is a sometimes a controversial debate, especially among students. The question of whose side is superior is irrelevant because everyone has a different definition of “better”. The best way to decode…

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Dressing up in your Halloween costume- how far is too far?

Halloween is a time of dressing up as anything, or anyone your heart desires.  However, often times what you think is a harmless costume, may actually offend a group of people or persons.  How far is too far?  Is you…

Archives Sports

Men’s Hockey Loses After Strong Start

The Oswego State men’s ice hockey team lost to the CCHL All-Graduate team 6-3 Saturday night at the Marano Campus Center Ice Arena. The Lakers wasted no time starting off the game, scoring the first goal 1:33 in from Terry…