The Oswegonian

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Faculty adjust as Mahar Hall undergoes renovations

With the recent reopening of Hewitt Hall this semester, the University’s Facilities Services office now turns toward its next construction project in Mahar Hall. In spring 2025, the history department and the social sciences departments, including anthropology, criminal justice, economics,…

3rd annual publishing festival coming soon

The third annual publishing festival is coming to SUNY Oswego’s campus later this semester, giving students opportunities to make connections. Professor Juliet Giglio, director of the creative writing department, along with a group of students, has put together this event….

Charlie Kirk’s controversial comments exposed after death

No one deserves to be shot to death. Murder is horrific. Charlie Kirk’s life was valuable. Kirk’s words were harmful and cruel. He recently said, “I think it’s worth it to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every…

Katseye breaks internet with GAP ad

It all started when American Eagle made a seemingly innocuous reel post on their Facebook back in July of this year. The short 15-second clip features a full-body pan of Sydney Sweeney, former “Euphoria” star, lounging in a two-piece jeans…

Alice Cooper brings original band back with fiery mix of glam, blues, rock

Cheeky, smooth and a touch theatrical, Alice Cooper’s original members spring back into action for the first time since 1973 with their new album, The Revenge of Alice Cooper. Released in July, the album, playfully nicknamed, “The Return Album The…

‘Rhino World Order’ tackles ideas of violence, conformity

Rich Tomasello is a multimedia artist and educator from Buffalo, New York, whose creations mostly revolve around ideas of violence and politicism in modern society. One of his most recent projects, titled “Rhino World Order,” fits that description perfectly. The…

Hewitt Hall reopens; showcasing new spaces

Hewitt Hall, the College of Communication, Media and Arts building, reopened on Aug. 25, unveiling brand new state-of-the-art equipment for all students to experience. After being under construction since 2021, the building was made accessible to students and professors at…

Everyone should try watching K-dramas

When it comes to watching shows or movies in a language other than one’s own, there are two different opinions on whether or not they are interesting. For the people who have said they would not watch shows and movies…

Teacher professionalism should be prioritized

Many young Americans have experienced some degree of the extreme law and order tactics surrounding “distracting” student clothing inside the classroom. It is a long-standing, pervasive ideology written into student handbooks for public schools across the country. Getting dress-coded could…

Advice for successful semester at Oswego

As I start my third year at SUNY Oswego, I have found that the one thing that keeps my motivation elevated is change. Whether I choose to study in the library instead of my room or email a club inquiring…