National women’s march inspires local protest
A group of more than 20 students met in Marano Campus Center on March 31 to march in support of equality for women. Cheick Traore, a freshman intern for the African Student Organization (ASO) was inspired to hold a march…
Kane nabs head coaching gig, brings fresh start to men’s soccer
The Oswego State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced the hiring of Dan Kane as the new head coach for the men’s varsity soccer team, replacing former head coach Bob Friske. Kane has been coaching the men’s soccer program at…
English, creative writing department present ideas of identity during Quest
Oswego State held its annual Quest day Wednesday, showcasing students’ work and hosting discussions on a variety of topics, including the importance of books in modern society in the session, “Books: What are They Good For?” More than 50 students…
SA resolution calls for declaration
The Student Association voted on Feb. 28 to endorse a SUNY Student Association resolution that is headed to the members of the SUNY executive committee. The resolution calls for the executive committee, one of the head governing bodies of the…
Pets deserve similar respect during post-mortem arrangements
When family members die, we hold a funeral service for them as a way to pay tribute to and remember their lives. It is a custom that humans have practiced for thousands of years. So how come more people do…
Admissions switches from early decision to early action
The Oswego State admissions office unveiled a new policy to allow incoming freshmen to be informed of their acceptance earlier than before. Previously, Oswego State participated in the early decision program, which allowed students to know of their acceptance earlier,…
Students should be free to publish
High school student journalists are facing a new wave of problems concerning their First Amendment right to free speech. According to Katina Paron of New York Daily News, 10 states across the U.S. offer the same journalistic protections for both…
Newly built lactation rooms create safe, clean spaces for pumping breastmilk
Nursing mothers at Oswego State now have the option to breastfeed or pump in private inside the newly opened lactation rooms around campus. Over the summer the process of designing and building the rooms began, but the idea to create…
Presidency not legal safeguard for sexual assault charges
A world without order is chaos. The word anarchy, meaning without control or order, carries a negative connotation in society today. When people hear anarchy, they think of rebel groups and issues. This is why we have laws. Though people…
Survivors of traumatic events share their stories
Nearly all 500 seats in Lanigan 101 were full on Wednesday evening for a presentation on school safety and preparedness from two survivors of two of the worst school shootings in United States history. Law enforcement officers, school officials, community…
