The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

The Oswegonian

Lake Ontario should not be renamed

From SUNY Oswego, Lake Ontario is hard to miss. It is a core part of many college experiences. Now, Americans are being asked to call it something new: Lake America. On Aug. 27, President Donald Trump signed an executive order…

Oswego tennis teams begin seasons with mixed results

The Oswego State men’s and women’s tennis teams opened their 2026 seasons with a busy stretch of competition, as both programs faced tough early-season opponents before looking ahead to upcoming matches. The men’s team opened its campaign on the road…

Remembering Dolly Parton, her legacy built on dreams, music, generosity

Dolly Parton built a legacy that reached beyond music, turning her successes into a lasting commitment to children, families and her Tennessee community. Parton died Aug. 25, 2026, at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 80 after a…

Field hockey defeats Keuka, starts 3-0 for first time since 2022

For the first time since 2022, the Oswego State field hockey team has started the season 3-0. With wins over Elmira College, Nazareth University and Keuka College – three foes that the team has outscored a combined 8-1 – the…

‘Dancing with the Stars’ announces 35th season celebrity cast

The ballroom is polished and the spray tans are ready! Last week, ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” officially revealed their Season 35 celebrity cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy. The unique casting mix of both entertainment and sport worlds attracts…

Oswego soccer teams find early-season momentum

The Oswego State soccer teams found momentum this week. The men’s team moved to 1-1-1 through its first three games, led by senior Ian Husselbeck, who has accounted for three of the Lakers’ four goals. Oswego opened its season on…

Husselbeck leads Lakers to their first win and tie of the season

OSWEGO, N.Y. – Following a 2-0 loss at Clarkson to start the season, Oswego State (1-1-1) made a statement in their return to Laker Turf, defeating SUNY Poly in a 3-0 shutout. Led by two goals from senior attacking midfielder…

Oswego Women’s Soccer suffers season-opening shutout

OSWEGO, N.Y. – Coming off their impressive preseason efforts, the Oswego State women’s soccer team (0-1) suffered a 3-0 shutout loss to the visiting Brockport Golden Eagles (1-0) on a humid Tuesday evening. The two squads launched a pair of…

Oswego Men’s Soccer Blanked in Regular Season Opener

POTSDAM, N.Y. – Oswego’s men’s soccer suffered a 2-0 loss at the hands of the Clarkson Golden Knights in their regular season opener on Monday night.  After a scoreless first half of the match, the Golden Knights broke the seal…

Season Preview: New look Lakers eye SUNYAC tournament bid

A young and inexperienced Oswego women’s soccer team has one goal this season: to compete and make the SUNYAC tournament for the sixth year in a row.  Despite the youth, with six transfers as well as six freshmen, they still…