Mechanical failure in Shineman Center leads to loss of rare plants, student projects
A majority of the plants in the Shineman Center greenhouse were lost over the weekend due to mechanical failure in the building caused by cold temperatures. The heat pumps failed Sunday night, which caused the temperature in Shineman to drop…
Reports in sexual assault increase under new policy
According to The Associated Press, reports of sexual assault have increased on New York state college campuses under the new policy. In almost two years since the SUNY system adopted a new policy defining consensual sex and rights of…
Administration, Greek orgs react to Buffalo State incident
On Thursday, Feb. 18, a Buffalo State student died from yet-unknown causes. Bradley Doyley, 21, was a business major ready to graduate in the spring. After his death, allegations of hazing circulated around the fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha in which…
Student Association executives run opposed
The current Student Association president and vice president will run unopposed to lead the student governing body next year. Both candidates, SA President Emily Nassir and SA Vice President Shelby Gallaro will be running to be reappointed to their…
Suspect identified in Seneca Hall burglaries
After a series of burglaries was reported in January and February in Seneca Hall, University Police were able to identify a suspect, due to the cooperation of several residents. Adam Marshall, who lives in of Room 308 in Seneca…
Wilber Hall prepares for $9.6 million renovations
Wilber Hall will be going through a $9.6 million renovation project starting later this semester. The demolition of Wilber Hall will start a couple weeks after spring break and will be followed by construction, which is projected to end in…
Active Minds hosts conversational panel to shine light on positive body image
Many people believe that a person has to look like they have an eating disorder to actually have one but this is not true, according to the Active Minds Speak Your Mind Panel. In honor of Eating Disorder Awareness…
Students call for more resources in Disability Services
More than 300 students are currently registered for Disability Support Services (DSS). However, the center is understaffed, according to DSS Director Starr Wheeler and Assistant Coordinator Patrick Devendorf. “We need additional resources,” Wheeler said. “Pat and I are the only…
Senator Schumer launches campaign to address college costs
Recently, the topic of college affordability has been brought into the spotlight. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) has joined Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and other Senate Democrats to introduce legislation to help students in debt. According to the Institute for College Access…
Office of Sustainability aims to reduce plastic waste
The Oswego State Office of Sustainability has partnered with the company, Cupanion for the RecycleMania competition this year, to reduce the number of disposable plastic water bottles on campus. Jamie Adams, the sustainability program coordinator, was introduced to Cupanion…
