Media panel discusses future of industry
"Getting students ready for new media was the focus of this year’s Lewis B. O’Donnell Media Summit on Thursday, Oct. 14. "A panel of four industry leaders and innovators led by a moderator shed light on the changing nature of…
Diversity increases among new faculty, staff, students
"There has been a noticeable increase in diversity of students and faculty over the last decade at Oswego State, according toa recently released academic affairs annual report. "Oswego State currently employs 63 people who are classified as underrepresented or non-U.S….
Protecting pearly whites
"Soda and energy drinks are the most commonly consumed beverages by adults in America, according to worldental.org; but most consumers are unaware of the dental and physical health concerns that come with every sip. ""On average, adolescent people drink up…
College officials continue to tackle campus drainage
"Jumping through puddles can be fun with a little light rain, but with the constant issue of ponding around campus, it has become an annoyance and a reoccurring problem. "The puddles in front of Hart Hall, Cooper Dining Hall, and…
Composting Initiative on hold
"The Campus Composting Initiative, started in 2008 to help Oswego State go "Laker green," has been put on hold since last semester, due to lack of student involvement. ""It has been tough to maintain a consistent schedule when students are…
School of Education to receive major facelift beginning in January
"Wilber and Park halls will undergo a $20 million facelift in January 2011 that will include new labs, enhanced classrooms and upgraded equipment. ""You got an older building that people want to have changed, that needs change," said Tom Simmonds,…
New regulations could impact shipping
"New environmental regulations set to increase control of ballast water treatment could have a major impact on ships entering Oswego Harbor. "These new regulations, proposed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, affect ships entering the waters west…
Hart program qualifies for General Education credit
Beginning this year, students who live in Hart Hall have a unique opportunity to fulfill their Western and Non-Western Civilization General Education (Gen. Ed.) requirements. The Hart Hall International Studies Course (IST), which has been available to students for several…
Greek restaurant opens in Oswego
Telly’s, a pizzeria with a Grecian twist, is the latest restaurant to come to Oswego. The business relocated from Scriba , NY, and now sits on the corner of Baylis Street and State Route 104, located within walking distance for…
Dying for acceptance
By now you have probably heard of Tyler Clementi, the Rutgers University student who killed himself last week by jumping off the George Washington Bridge after his roommate broadcast a live feed of him having sex with another man over…
