Oswego recalls Sept. 11
There are certain moments in life that one remembers with vivid clarity no matter what amount of time has passed. For those who lived through the attacks on the Twin Towers, the memory is as clear now as ever. Indeed,…
Former students discover residence hall security flaws
Several former students still have access to the residence halls they once lived in, an investigation by The Oswegonian has found. At least two former Oswego State students were able to enter their old residence halls using their student ID…
Facebook unites Oswego students with alumni
How do you know someone went to Oswego State? The Facebook group “You Know Someone Went to Oswego State If…” aims to answer that question. The group is run by Bruce Friedman, an Oswego State graduate of the class of…
Study tips for freshmen
It’s September and once again, time to hit the books. Upperclassmen know the drill when it comes to studying for quizzes and finals, but what about the new students? Freshmen at Oswego State may wonder if they will be able…
Predicatable tuition increases for SUNY
On Aug. 9, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the NYSUNY 2020 legislation, allowing SUNY and CUNY schools to increase their tuitions $300 each year for five years, starting this year. The legislation prevents dramatic jumps in tuition costs, which have been…
Promises of wireless half-met
Wireless Internet, data and telephone service was installed in Cayuga Hall this summer. The entire project cost the university $2.3 million for construction as well as another $700,000 for the equipment used to operate the new technology, Rick Kolenda, director…
Survivor: guard this from happening again
Miriam Blumenthal Lazan recalled a wagon of firewood at the concentration camp she was staying at when she was 10. It was really a pile of dead, naked bodies. Lanzan spoke about her experiences in a concentration camp to…
As building rises, parking falls
Students and staff at Oswego State continue to be impacted by three major construction projects, causing changes in classes and on-campus parking. The Piez Hall science complex project is the biggest of the three. Park Hall is currently shuttered for…
ResLife refunds early check in fee because of hurricane
Oswego State decided to refund the $30 fee students paid to move in early due to the reasons such as Hurricane Irene, which prevented some students from traveling. The media and local officials bombarded the East Coast with warnings of…
Mother Mother Interview
I recently had the chance to talk with Ryan Guldemond, lead singer and guitarist of Vancouver-based rock band Mother Mother. The band released its third studio album, "Eureka," on March 15. Guldemond spoke on the formation of the band, their…
