Arthur Christmas
A must-see this holiday season, “Arthur Christmas,” delivers a high dosage of organic Christmas spirit and humor. A film for all ages addresses the ageless question of what really goes on in the North Pole on Christmas Eve. In the…
Federal relief no relief for taxpayers
We all know about the controversial Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) which was worth $700 billion. This massive amount of money went to the big banks that were at risk for declaring bankruptcy, and some claim it was responsible for…
Eating out with family
The holiday season always means a bounty of family, festivities and food. Gather long-lost cousins (perhaps once-removed) around the table at a nice—albeit expensive—restaurant and eat, drink and be merry. The pinnacle of festivities. I frequently ask myself why in…
Increase in drug busts stimulates outcry for federal aid
After police discovered four methamphetamine labs in Oswego County in the past two months, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) encouraged the county to apply for the High Intensity Drug Area [HIDTA] federal program. Being recognized as a HIDTA could entitle the…
Quilts hang for World AIDS Day
In celebration of World AIDS Day, Oswego State arranged a display in the Campus Center Ice Arena on Thursday. Residence Life and Housing and the Lifestyles Center joined efforts to bring information, awareness and commemoration to the campus community. In…
Stanley must consult before closing programs
Faculty Assembly passed a proposal on Monday that put in place a formal procedure that the administration must follow if they wish to deactivate or discontinue an academic program at Oswego State. “The SUNY Provost Office asked for a formal…
Oswego cheerleading accounts still frozen despite hearing
In a pretrial hearing, an injunction requested by the cheerleading club to unfreeze accounts was denied; the group’s finances remain untouchable. “I dislike the fact that they might not get their money, but it’s just the process and we’re trying…
Local stores decorate to welcome shoppersc
Many business owners celebrate the holiday season in different ways and local businesses are no exception. Oswego businesses decorate for the holidays, just like big businesses. How they decorate varies depending on the store. Businesses such as Stone’s Home Made…
Students gain temporary employment options
An increase in seasonal hiring gives students a chance to earn some cash for the holidays, as stores like Polo Ralph Lauren look for more employees to help with the hike in customers and sales. Managers at the Polo Ralph…
Higher Black Friday attendance not necessarily indicative of long-term economic recovery
Despite larger crowds in stores on Black Friday, analysts said it may not indicate significant economic recovery. “Black Friday is only one piece of the puzzle,” National Retail Federation spokesperson Ellen Davis said. “You could have the best Black Friday…
