Weekend Roundup: March 7-9
What’s happening this weekend in Oswego (March 7-9): Future Oswego Leaders Conference: Future Oswego Leaders Conference is being held on March 7 and 8 in the campus center food court. Enjoy presentations by students, alumni, the Compass, SUNY Oswego clubs,…
Dessert a highlight at Azteca Mexican Grill
I have been to Azteca Mexican Grill a couple of times, so when my aunt and cousins came to visit me for the night, I knew this would be the perfect place to bring them for dinner, because it has…
Family-owned store with authentic Italian options
Garafolo’s has been providing Oswego with authentic Italian food since 1960. Family owned for three generations, the catchall, down and dirty shop located at 159 E. Bridge St. offers an array of foods. The shop’s variety attracts locals as well…
Small bakery with big flavors
Looking for a sweet affordable treat? Cakes Galore should be your first stop. Located at 40 E. Seneca St., the small bakery has nothing but delicious options. In 1991, local owner, Bob Bateman took a fun passion of his and turned…
Laker Postseason Gameday Preview: Feb. 28 at The College at Brockport
The Oswego State Lakers (17-9, 10-8 SUNYAC) are set to take on top seeded The College at Brockport (22-3, 16-2 SUNYAC) tonight in the semifinal round of the 2014 SUNYAC Championships. This will be their third time facing the Golden Eagles…
Oswego State preps for Waterbury, Lakeside renovations
Built in 1957, Waterbury hall is one of the oldest resident halls on campus, and as of the 2015 spring semester, will be in the process of reconstruction. With the plan to eventually renovate all of the resident halls, Waterbury,…
Diversity lacking among Oswego business owners
While New York State has the highest number of African-American owned businesses in the nation, in Oswego County, those numbers all but disappear. The latest United States Census Survey of Business Owners reports that from 2002 to 2007, the number…
SA candidates run for top positions unopposed
On Feb. 19 Student Association president Anthony Smith announced this year’s unopposed candidates, effectively beginning the election process. Junior Tucker Sholtes was announced as the newest presidential candidate and freshman Neely Laufer as the vice presidential candidates the 2014 SA…
Numbers show campus diversity increasing overall
While student ethnic diversity has been increasing at Oswego State over the last few years, Oswego State has an adequate ethnic diversity among its faculty as well. According to the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, the number of white…
BSU celebrates Black History Month
The Black Student Union, in celebration of Black History Month, hosted several programs throughout the month to celebrate Black History Month. Justin Brantley, the executive director of the Black Student Union, said that the members of Black Student Union “facilitate…
