African-American Male Empowering Network works to empower campus
Students from around the Oswego campus joined the Association of Black Psychologists in their Halloween Skate event on Saturday in the Swetman Gym. For a $3 admission fee, students could either roller skate or just hang out with their peers….
BOUNCE works to educate people about diabetes
Communities around the U.S. observe National Diabetes Month each November to spread awareness and education about the disease and how it impacts Americans. An estimated 9.4 percent of the U.S. population had diabetes in 2015. This total included 30.2 million…
Student Association Senate argues over resolution, tables legislation
Conflict arose in the weekly Student Association Senate meeting Tuesday when senators and directors alike butted heads over opposing views on a proposed resolution and the process in which it has been handled. Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Omar…
Splintering support in upper chamber
The nation should be scared in the wake of conservative Sen. Jeff Flake’s Oct. 25 announcement that he would not be running for re-election in 2018. Retirement speeches are usually not all that noteworthy; they are an acknowledgment and celebration…
Amazon’s next headquarters could be fool’s gold upstate
It is not hard to see why cities across North America want to be the location of Amazon’s new headquarters, but small and mid-size cities should beware. Two hundred thirty-eight cities in total will bid to join Seattle and become…
In defense of Greek community
Despite the negative reputations Greek life may have, fraternities and sororities do a lot to give back to their communities and campuses, especially at Oswego State. As a fraternity member and former intern for the Fraternity and Sorority Community office,…
Clothing choice, drunkenness no excuse for victim blaming
Short skirts, red pumps and a catwalk may be all it takes for a woman to be raped, and it would be all her fault. At least, this is what victims tell themselves. Too often, a sexually assaulted woman blames…
Campus construction conundrum
Driving around campus is becoming quite the challenge for both students and employees of Oswego State. It is nearly impossible to avoid the construction being done along Route 104 in front of the campus’s main entrance. The purpose of the…
Maquet flourishes in sophomore season for Lakers’ swimming, diving
The Oswego State Lakers’ swimming and diving programs have seen success in the past couple seasons. With dominant student-athletes performing above expectations, sophomore Meghan Maquet is no exception. She was named the SUNYAC Women’s Diver of the Week in late…
Equestrian team enjoys great success despite lack of attention on campus
Although the Oswego State equestrian team has won four consecutive regional championships, not everyone on campus is aware of the talented group of riders. For many students, extracurricular activities are a vital part of not only their college decision but…
