The Oswegonian

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Oswego State education students partner with Leighton Elementary School

In a program that exchanges resources for experience, Oswego State education students are partnering with Leighton Elementary students for a more hands-on teaching experience. “Everyone in the building is just as passionate about working with kids and helping them succeed…

SUNY represented in Washington by students

On March 28 and 29, four Oswego State students traveled to Washington, D.C. to take part in SUNY Students on the Hill. SUNY Students on the Hill was developed through a partnership between the SUNY Office of Federal Relations and…

Adopt-A-Grandparent raises awareness

Oswego State students have the opportunity to form relationships with the elderly outside of campus and bridge the generation gap through the college’s Adopt-A-Grandparent program. The program was created to bring awareness to students as to what is out there…

‘Get Yourself Tested’ program spreads awareness

Throughout the week of April 10, Mary Walker Health Center held the “Get Yourself Tested” campaign, in an effort to spread awareness among Oswego State students about the effects of sexually transmitted diseases and to cut down on potentially damaging…

City residents want better access to Lake Ontario

Residents of the Oswego community have expressed their concerns about the access and safety to Lake Ontario after Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that Oswego won the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative.  On July 14, Cuomo announced that downtown Oswego was…

Restoration to local landmark begins this year

The City of Oswego will begin work on the exterior of the West Pierhead Lighthouse with the hiring of a contractor this year. The restoration will be funded by a $100,000 grant received in 2015 from the Dormitory Authority of…

Police seek new ways to lower underage drinking

Although underage alcohol consumption rates have decreased according to University Police, officials are still seeking new ways to discourage the activity in Oswego County. Recently, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that authorities are going to start taking action against fake ID…

Services to Aid Families provides resources after number of reports increase

In 2016, Services to Aid Families (SAF) in Oswego County served 550 consumers, 85 percent being victims of domestic violence. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of reported domestic violence cases, in contrast to when…

Lakers await tournament fate after SUNY Plattsburgh captures 2017 SUNYAC Championship

No. 13 SUNY Plattsburgh was able to come into the Marano Campus Center Ice Arena and take home the 2017 SUNYAC Championship with a 3-2 victory over the top-seeded Oswego State Lakers Saturday night. A pair of goals in the…

Look at OZ: Evan Diem artist showcase

Audiences who have regularly attended theatrical productions on campus have seen him in “Mousetrap” and “Pirates of Penzance.” Residents of Hart Hall, or anyone walking outside Hewitt on a nice day, have often been graced with a free live guitar…