Freedom Now: Reporting on Black Solidarity Day
Black saa·luh·deh·ruh·tee. On the first Monday of this month, the day before Election Day, the Black Student Union observed Nov. 6 as Black Solidarity Day. Uhuru Sasa! we chant in our call to action, wanting our Black culture to be…
Dog dad: Learning patience from raising Yuki: Editor-in-Chief’s Column
My girlfriend and I are raising an American Akita named Yuki. Akitas are a dog breed that when fully mature can weigh over 100 pounds. Even though she is only about eight months old, she is already huge: 64 pounds…
Figuring out life after high school is hard
The transition from high school to after is one of the scariest things any adolescent can experience. In my high school, you were given two choices: college or workforce. If you chose college, there were a plethora of expensive and…
University theater department to perform ‘La Traviata’ classic
The upcoming production of “La Traviata” by the Oswego Opera Theater is anticipated to be a remarkable rendition of a beloved classic. The opera will be performed in Italian, with English titles projected above the stage, and will feature a…
RA unionization efforts ramp up, discussion held to address concerns
On Oct. 19, two resident assistants (RAs) at SUNY Oswego updated an online petition expressing their grievances with the current standards placed on them by Residence Life and Housing (ResLife). Spearheaded by village community assistant (VCA) Aziz Sarimsakov and supported…
Senator sponsors state child protection bill to prevent abuse, repeated tragedies
As a way to protect children from abuse during custody battles, legislation has been introduced within the New York State Senate that has gained increasing support throughout the year. Senate Bill S3170A, Kyra’s Law, would require family courts to do…
Bestselling author, journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates visits, speaks at SUNY Oswego
For author and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates, writing is not simply a job providing him speaking engagements, but his contribution to upholding what he calls the “endangered tradition” of Black literacy. “There is no point in American history where Black writers…
Health Department announces disease management workshop
Oct. 28 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. To help raise awareness of prescription drug safety, the Oswego County Health Department hosts the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) for Oswego County residents in November through December. CDSMP is a…
COVID-19 hospitalizations rising again, health professionals assessing options
Hospitalizations from COVID-19 are on the rise in New York State and Oswego as the public prepares for the winter disease season and health professionals consider preventative measures to combat the virus. SUNY Oswego administrators are weighing the current and…
Publishing Festival gives students inside industry view, anticipated trends
SUNY Oswego welcomed four established professionals from the field of publishing for its biannual Publishing Festival on Oct. 27, courtesy of the English and Creative Writing Department and Career Services. “Today, it’s all about access,” Juliet Giglio, associate professor of…
