The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Canzano, Kiell lead Lakers at NCAA Region II Championships

The Oswego State wrestling team competed at the NCAA Div. III Region II Championships on Feb. 27 and 28 in Ithaca, N.Y. York, with several wrestlers battling through the bracket and two earning podium finishes. Jayden Kiell, in the 174…

Rail Jam cancellation leaves students, Ski Club in disbelief

After over a decade as a winter tradition, Rail Jam will not return to SUNY Oswego after university officials cancelled the student-run event, citing safety concerns. Hosted annually by the Oswego Ski and Snowboarding Club, Rail Jam transforms a part…

Men’s, women’s lacrosse fall in early season matchups

The Oswego men’s and women’s lacrosse season has started. However, little did the players know that the Saturday afternoon back-to-back games would be either cancelled or moved to the opposing school. The men’s team was expected to play SUNY Geneseo…

Writing her way out: Commemorating Nellie Bly

When most people think of Women’s History Month, they think of female politicians, athletes or maybe even scientists. But one historical woman I always think of is Nellie Bly. You might not have heard of her, but she has contributed…

Mahar Hall, Hewitt Quad close due to renovations

On Feb. 5, students at SUNY Oswego began seeing new caution signs preventing pedestrians from passing by the Hewitt Quad and Mahar Hall. Professors and students believed that a skiing event may be prepared. Others thought that maybe it was…

Distracted drivers are endangering our streets

I was at a red light just the other day, minding my own business when I decided to look around at other drivers. What I saw can only be explained as pure horror, a large portion of the drivers were…

Men’s ice hockey advances to SUNYAC title game against Hobart

The Lakers are just one win away from going back-to-back as SUNYAC Champions for the first time since 2014, and the third time ever. But the mountain they have to climb may as well be a sheer cliff.  Oswego’s win…

BAFTA’s celebratory night becomes overshadowed by controversy 

The 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA’s) celebrated many aspects that make cinema amazing, but it was unfortunately the subject of much controversy. The award ceremony, which was held on Feb. 22, was hosted by Scottish actor Alan Cumming, known…

‘Survivor’ gears up for biggest season yet with season 50

Over 25 years, for 49 seasons and counting, CBS has graced us with the greatest reality competition show in the world: “Survivor.” And it has all been leading up to this ultimate 50th season. This season there are 24 contestants…

Bruno Mars returns to soulful, Latino roots with ‘The Romantic’

After years of anticipation, Bruno Mars returns with his latest album “The Romantic” that blends his signature soul with vibrant Spanish and Latino influences. This new era feels intentional from the very first track. Rather than chasing trends, Mars leans…