Freshly launched Cannabis Minor draws interest
SUNY Oswego has expanded its Cannabis Studies offerings with a new minor designed to give students an academic understanding of the cannabis industry and its social, legal and scientific implications. Professor Marthinus Koen, coordinator of the Cannabis Studies program, said…
Rebecca Black is back, furthering electro-pop movement with confidence
Rebecca Black, electronic-pop artist, is back with her EP âAge of the Exhibitionist.â The singer known behind the 2011 phenomenon âFridayâ has since rebranded into a mature, experimental and significant figure in modern electronic-pop. While Black has obtained decent traction…
âThe Dealâ TV adaptation balances romance, hockey, complicated pasts
Elle Kennedyâs âThe Dealâ brings together college hockey romance and complex personal histories in a story that has gained renewed attention following the recent Amazon Prime adaptation of âOff Campusâ. Â Originally published in 2015, the 360 page novel follows…
The Lake Effect Cafe hosts firstOpen Mic Night of fall semester
Sept. 3, right inside the Penfield Library, The Lake Effect Cafe hosted its first Open Mic Night of the year. Students of all majors gathered together in the cozy lounge to enjoy a night of karaoke, poetry, comedy and more. …
7 Brew’s Financial Ownership History
A new coffee place in town is causing a stir, 7 Brewâs upcoming grand opening continues to elicit excitement and intrigue all around campus. Cars have been seen painted with bold messages such as âWe love 7 Brew,â and lines…
In memoriam: Michael Patrick Kraft
Michael Kraft loved writing, video games and traveling, all things that brought him pride and joy despite the challenges he faced in life. Among his lifelong goals was visiting Japan, a dream he fulfilled with his family in 2023. Another…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces AI ban in public schools
On Wednesday, Sep. 2, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that all artificial intelligence student-facing materials will be banned during the 2026-2027 school year. This ban will temporarily exist among elementary and middle school students for a year, to assess technology interactions….
Oswegoâs menâs, womenâs cross country teams dominate first invitational
Both the menâs and womenâs Oswego State cross country teams kicked off their season in dominant fashion, earning first-place finishes in their home invitational on Sept. 4. The morning began with the Lakers celebrating their graduating seniors before the teams…
From the Editor-in-Chief’s desk: Oswegonian encourages student writers participation
As we usher in the 91st year of The Oswegonian I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Elena Gaffney and I will be serving as the editor-in-chief for the 2026-2027 academic year. I was…
Volleyball swept at William Smith tournament
Oswego volleyball dropped its first three matches at the William Smith tournament Sept. 4-5, marking the first time since 2023 that they have dropped their first three contests of a season. Following a 20-9 season in 2025, the Lakers came…
