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NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week October 8 Recap

The day started with clouds and plenty of rain over the course of the morning. The track crew at Oswego Speedway was able to maintain the racing surface for a night full of racing as another day of the NAPA…

NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week Friday Night Lights Recap

The Friday Night Lights portion of the NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week ended in disappointing fashion after rain moved into the area causing the Super DIRTcar Series Qualifying Heats to be postponed till the following day. However, fans were…

Super DIRT week kicks into gear at Oswego Speedway for 50th straight year

The dirt has been placed down once again at Oswego Speedway as the ‘Steel Palace’ turns into the ‘Clay Palace’ for one week in the race season. This time for the 50th anniversary of the Napa Auto Parts Super DIRT…

Lake Effect Electrification fieldwork to begin Nov. 1

The Lake Effect Electrification (LEE) project, led by SUNY Oswego meteorology professors Dr. Scott Steiger and Dr. Yonggang Wang, alongside 22 student researchers, begin their fieldwork on Nov. 1. But the project is years in the making and will continue…

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SUNY Oswego theater department hosts staged reading of Gina Femia production

On Oct. 7 and 8, SUNY Oswego’s theater department will host a staged reading of “I F*cking Hate Shakespeare,” written by Gina Femia. The production is directed by Steve Mazzoccone, a visiting assistant professor of acting and directing.  The play…

Students spending has decreased more than 50% over last 15 years  

College students have been reducing their class material spending steadily during the last decade.  According to STATISTA, the average spending in U.S. dollars has decreased approximately 52% since 2007 reaching a low of $339 in 2021-2022 from the peak of…

Annual Pumpkin Fest returns to city of Oswego

The Oswego chapter of the YMCA held its annual Pumpkin Festival on Oct. 1 and 2, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at Washington Square Park. The Pumpkin Festival, which is co-sponsored by the City of Oswego, included…

Kids Tech offers learning experience for college, grade school students 

One local program is bringing college and grade-school students together for a mutual learning experience. This project is part of the Kids Tech program. The goal is to teach young children about the technology field while also giving technology education…

Oswego State students bring their passion for racing to Oswego Speedway

Oswego Speedway wrapped up their pavement track schedule in September, but the racing did not stop there. Clay has been put down on the track surface for another Super DIRT Week. This will be the 50th running of the event…