The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Mental health advocacy for students is non-negotiable 

The month of May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. Many people nowadays do not care for their mental health as much as they should, and this is a growing problem. Mental wellness is just as important as physical…

Women’s lacrosse downs Oneonta, makes return to SUNYAC championship

After historically securing their first ever SUNYAC title last season, the Oswego State women’s lacrosse team will have a chance to repeat the same result.  The Lakers, on home turf, clinched a bid to the SUNYAC championship following their authoritative…

AI in healthcare threatens future medicinal practices

While artificial intelligence is commonly known for its assistance with small tasks, such as cooking and travel planning, people have started using it for health guidance. Despite physicians persevering through years of school to earn their medical degrees, the popularity…

Sustainability should be prioritized everyday

Happy Earth Day! Annually, on April 22, people come together to celebrate the environmental movement of 1970. Over the decades, various initiatives and conservation groups have been created to preserve the Earth’s natural resources. Now more than ever, Earth Day…

Oswego men’s lacrosse splits outings with New Paltz, Oneonta

The Oswego State men’s lacrosse team split their most recent two-game stretch, defeating SUNY New Paltz days after falling to SUNY Oneonta on the road. The Lakers (9-4, 3-3 SUNYAC) are back to .500 in conference play and sit at…

Women’s lacrosse go 9-0 again while men’s still chase playoffs

Oswego State women’s lacrosse has spent the entire season at the top of the SUNYAC standings. On Wednesday, April 22, they proved why. In a matchup that carried postseason implications, Oswego State defeated SUNY Cortland 12-11 in a SUNYAC contest…

Lakers stumble after 12-0 start, rebound with narrow victory

After dominating performances against Plattsburgh State and SUNY Potsdam, the Oswego State softball team looked to continue their winning ways in a doubleheader against SUNY Fredonia on April 17. The Lakers entered the weekend undefeated at 12-0, but suffered their…

Faculty Focus: Michael Riecke shares look into childhood, life before SUNY Oswego

After a career spent in television journalism, Michael Riecke, department chair and associate professor of broadcasting and digital media, started his journey at SUNY Oswego in 2011. Riecke grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania called Great Bend, which…

SUNY Oswego works to keep Lake Ontario clear of trash, help environment

The Office of Sustainability and Great Lakes Institute are working together to keep Lake Ontario clean and healthy for both the wildlife and students of SUNY Oswego. During the warmer months of the academic year, from 5 p.m. to 6…

2nd annual American Foundation of Suicide Prevention walk raises awareness

On April 18, the Kappa Delta Phi National Affiliated Sorority hosted its annual suicide prevention walk. The walk was the final step of their fundraising and awareness efforts with the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. The AFSP is a national…