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Students respond to new Homecoming tradition

This week, Oswego State students reflected on their first homecoming in more than 40 years with memories of rainbow snow cones, Hoffman hot dogs and cheering on the Lakers during the Whiteout game. “I think this year’s homecoming was a…

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Tyler Hall renovations near completion

For most Oswego State students, Tyler Hall has not always been surrounded by a fence. The progress of its renovations hit a turning point as the building nears its scheduled opening in fall 2016. “We are putting things back together,”…

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Scholar chooses Oswego State for research

Fulbright scholar Chong-Jin Oh of the Republic of Korea has discovered Oswego State as a “remote” and family-friendly abode for his 10-month Fulbright visiting scholar experience.   “Fulbright is one of the most prestigious scholarship grants,” Oh said. “As a…

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Oswego State president elected as AASCU chairperson for 2017

Oswego State President Deborah Stanley was elected the 2017 chair of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ board of directors on Oct. 27. AASCU is an organization of over 400 public colleges and universities, ranging in size from…

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Life on campus: Then and now

Cellphones, credit cards, computers, cars and condos. According to alum Jack James, these are “the five C’s” that make up the major differences between life on campus now and when James went to Oswego State in 1962. “To think about…

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Homecoming return inspires Oswego State campus pride

As students and faculty continue their daily routine, Oswego State celebrates its first Homecoming in over 40 years. The week’s activities kicked-off with Oswego’s Got Talent on Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Hewitt Union Ballroom. The host, Director of…

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Car hits school property outside Cayuga Hall

A car crashed into two tree planters in front of Cayuga Hall on Sunday, Nov. 8. The incident is not like the usual car accidents on and around Oswego State’s campus, University Police Department Lieutenant Matthew Barbeau said. “Something like…

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Two Oswego State students arrested after authorities seize 10.5 pounds of marijuana

Two Oswego State students were arrested at a home in the City of Oswego on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The students, 20-year-old Jamison S. Limperis and 23-year-old Michael S. Wolf, were charged with criminal possession of marijuana in the first degree,…

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Communication professors call for increase in funding

Over 100 Oswego State communication students shared 14 DSLR cameras this fall, according to broadcasting professor Marybeth Longo. “It’s difficult for me as a faculty member when a student is standing in front of me in tears saying, ‘I can’t…

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Barlow brings home Oswego mayoral victory

On Tuesday night, hundreds gathered to congratulate Republican Billy Barlow on his win in the Oswego Mayoral race against Democrat Amy Tresidder and incumbent Thomas Gillen. A crowd of supporters in the Oswego Conference Center cheered and whistled for Barlow,…