‘Macadellic’ launches Miller to new hights
Mac Miller released his first work of the year with “Macadellic.” The release has been long awaited since the success of his debut album, “Blue Slide Park.” It was considered a major success by Billboard standards, reaching No. 1 and…
Launching new music scene in Oswego
A local entrepreneur began an online fundraising campaign this month in support of the development of a local music scene in Oswego. The project, known as “Launch Oswego’s Music Scene,“ has set the goal to raise $15,000 in 46 days,…
New ‘Odd Future’
Discretion advised: the use of the Parental Advisory sticker on an album has never been more useful than it has been with alternative hip-hop group Odd Future. The young, rebellious group from Los Angeles gained underground hype in the late…
Critics claim SUNY selling seats for extra revenue, not case at Oswego
With over $1 billion having been cut from SUNY budgets in the past five years, SUNY schools have had to be inventive to make ends meet. Some outspoken citizens, however, are accusing SUNY schools of taking this inventiveness too far….
String of burglaries, larcenies instigate fear in off-campus students, residents
With an increase in burglaries and larceny in Oswego, city police aim to educate the public on keeping their belongings safe, especially when away for extended breaks. Between Feb. 23 and 26, three individuals were charged with six counts of…
Johnson creates new scholarship
The 15th Annual Bidding Bonanza changed venues to the Sheldon Hall Ballroom, which helped make it the most successful auction yet, said Bonanza organizers. The event was Candyland themed and some of the proceeds will go toward a new scholarship….
Students should take steps now to prevent heart disease
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Oswego County and other counties around the state, according the New York State Department of Health. Elizabeth Burns, nurse practitioner and director of Mary Walker Health Center, said that…
Neighborhood watch, police react to Florida ‘self-defense’ shooting victim
A shooting in Sanford, Fla. has drawn the attention of President Obama and inspired a “Million Hoodie March” in New York City and Philadelphia last week. “I was very upset when I heard about it,” said Betty Gray, Oswego Neighborhood…
Gen Ed reform reaction
Currently in its early stages, the outcome of the General Education revision is still unclear. One prominent opinion, however, is that the program will most likely undergo some degree of change. Director of General Education Chris LaLonde cites the faculty…
Altered photos alter minds
On Wednesday, March 28, Daisy Mendoza, a representative of both the communications department and the Women’s Center reached out to Oswego State students in a “Perceptions of Body Image” workshop. In this workshop, the impact by the media on both…
