The Oswegonian turns 80, media tradition continues
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the birth of The Oswegonian. Since 1935, Oswego State’s independent newspaper has provided coverage of the campus and surrounding community. This semester, we want to recognize the past 80 years of journalism produced…
Students launch online writing community
A newly-launched website is hoping to create a home for students studying creative writing, cinema and screen studies and journalism. The website, titled “The Hub,” was launched as part of a creative writing class called Literary Citizenship, taught by creative…
Remembering Mary Walker
In 1916, the Board of Medal Awards, concerned that too many Medal of Honor awards were given away too expediently, reviewed all previous Medals of Honor given out before World War I. The review would end with nearly 1,000 medals…
Top Albums of 2013: Individual Staff Picks
Given our first issue of the semester was published in February, our Best of 2013 music list may seem a little late. We hope you’ll forgive us. Regardless, we wouldn’t be a proper college newspaper staff without having a wide…
Oswegonian Staff Picks: A (belated) top 5 music albums of 2013
1. Kanye West was almost normal. With a celebrity baby and a series of appearances on E!, hip-hop’s most bombastic weirdo appeared primed to finally settle down. This, of course, was not to be. West instead launched singles by projecting…
Oswego State cancels evening classes
Oswego State cancelled all evening classes today at 12:35 p.m. through the SUNY Alert system and its Twitter page. Evening classes include those starting at 4:30 p.m. or after. Classes are cancelled “due to weather, particularly cold and anticipated…
River’s End bookstore prime destination for readers, writers
Not many Oswego students know that just a short bus ride away from campus there is a wonderful spot where readers and writers can come together. The River’s End bookstore, located in downtown Oswego at 19 W. Bridge St., has…
Sense of community heightened on Thursdays
Whether looking for homemade jelly, fresh-picked fruits and veggies, custom-made clothing, homemade candy, kettle corn or live music, an Oswego State student can find a variety of local products at the Oswego farmers’ market. The farmers’ market, open from 4:30…
Plea to all students: pick up after yourselves
It’s not a particularly hard thing to do, picking up a can or bottle. It’s a process that takes seconds: you finish your beverage and then find a plastic bag or box to place it in. Repeat after each drink….
Shineman Center opens to students
Marking the culmination of a three year construction project, the Richard S. Shineman Center for Science, Engineering and Innovation opened to Oswego State students for the first day of classes Monday, August 27. The center is named for Richard Shineman…
