Rainbow Alliance to host annual celebration dinner
" The Rainbow Alliance will be having its annual celebration dinner as new legislation about same-sex marriage comes to the forefront in several states. " The annual dinner, which is called the Equality Banquet after being known as the Allies…
Oswego State raises funds for injured Moreno and family
" nursing career in April, but since last year her life has been put on hold because of this event. " "I wish he were more severely punished, I don’t like the fact that he might get away with third…
Survey shows mixed thoughts on campus diversity, life out of class
" Interaction between students from different cultures remains a substantial problem on the Oswego State campus, according to the results of the latest survey administered to faculty and students. " Results from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) show…
Forum touts sustainable business
" Wednesday marked the second town hall sustainability forum, "Communities Working Together for Sustainability," held in Sheldon Ballroom from 6:30 – 9 p.m. " The town hall style meeting brought together members from businesses throughout the Oswego County regional area…
Speakers focus on ‘green’ initiatives during Quest
" By KATHERINE RAYMOND " STAFF WRITER " kraymond@oswego.edu " The Campus Center was bustling Wednesday as the 2009 Quest Day unfolded with more than 270 presentations emphasizing the creativity, talent, intelligence and skill of members of the Oswego State…
OSU mascot search heats up
" Ever wonder what an Oswego Laker is? Well, this coming fall, students may find out. " The Student Association passed a resolution to form a committee to create a mascot for Oswego State. Comprised of the Senate Involvement Committee…
U.S. & WORLD NEWS
" N.H. police arrest college students on hazing charges, say frat pledges branded with hot bayonet " Police in New Hampshire say two college students have been arrested over a pledging ceremony where fraternity initiates were burned with a hot…
RA positions a hot commodity
The number of applicants for Resident Assistants this semester has skyrocketed, increasing by 85 percent from the spring 2008 semester. Last year, Oswego State’s department of Residence Life and Housing received roughly 80 applications for the RA position. This semester,…
Employees, patrons cited for alcohol violations after police raid Toucans
" "We hoped the arrests heightened the awareness of the issues with underage drinking," Captain James Comerford of the Oswego City Police Department said. " The bust was made as part of the enforcement aspect of the grant received by…
SAPB Spring Concert plagued with problems
On Sunday, April 26, I attended what turned out to be the most disappointing event I had ever been to. That’s right: I made the mistake of buying a ticket to go to the Student Association Programming Board Spring Concert….
