The Talisman
Sometimes when you encounter a truly great example of a certain artistic medium, you are immediately aware of its greatness, and it leaves a powerful impression that does not fade. I felt that way the first time I saw “Goodfellas,”…
Lakers look to avenge loss to Morrisville last season
The Oswego State men’s ice hockey team finished the 2010-11 season with a 15-1-0 SUNYAC record, earning the No. 1 seed in the conference playoffs. However, the Lakers’ lone conference loss last season was a 5-2 decision to Morrisville State…
Moneyball
Baseball is a sport where the offseason has nearly the same amount of significance as the regular season. Teams are built through free agency and trades, and every year baseball fans hope and pray that their favorite team will sign…
Oswego County schools not making grade
Oswego County schools fall short in academic performance according to a recent survey. Buffalo’s Business First released the 2011 upstate school district rankings, a report based on four years of test data from the New York State Department of Education….
International students travel, celebrate during holidays
International students come to Oswego State from all over the world to experience American education and culture. Thanksgiving and Christmas are in the near future and are recognized by many American families. For many students, they are learning and celebrating…
Volunteers lend hands
On the first Saturday of every month, the fraternity Phi Beta Sigma volunteers at a local church to give away a truckload of food. According to Phi Beta Sigma [PBS] President Castelli Laflotte, the fraternity truly lives by its motto:…
Gillen set to take office
Winning each of Oswego’s seven wards and 66 percent of all votes, Oswego State alumnus Tom Gillen (D) was elected mayor Tuesday. “I’m going to be smiling in my sleep tonight,” Sue Matthews told Tom Gillen during his rally with…
White concedes after falling behind in the count early on Election Night
Mayoral candidate Dave White left Steamer’s banquet room at 10:30 p.m. after conceding the election to Tom Gillen, on Tuesday night. Despite initial problems with ballot counts, it became clear at one point through the night Gillen would win the…
Lower tuition rates do not ensure less student debt
With the average salary of college graduates decreasing and loans increasing, the prospect of successful finances after commencement has been diminished. Oswego State students, may be surprised to find out the tuition deals they thought they were getting by attending…
Political protests continue as Oswego State tradition since Vietnam
Occupy Oswego is not the first time in the college’s history that protests have taken place. Throughout 1969 and 1970, student-led protests which rallied thousands of people were common occurrences at Oswego State. Students displeased with the United States involvement…
