Successful climb inspires hikers’ charitable gifts
After the nine-day trek, climbing Mt. Kilamanjaro, the 23 climbers visited poverty-stricken towns. “The kind of poverty, the lifestyle, was something we’ve all seen on TV. But there’s a difference between knowing about it and being there,” said McKenzie Dillman,…
Students’ return boosts economy
The return of Oswego State students from winter break has brought energy back to the city, along with a boost to many local businesses. The bars, pizza shops and fast food restaurants on the west side of Oswego certainly felt…
Welsh director inspires future filmmakers
Wales native, Christopher Monger, diverged from the cultural when he became a writer and a director. “Where I came from, the choices were to either be a coal miner or a doctor; neither of those appealed to me,” Monger said…
Movie industry changes
National data indicates that annual movie ticket sales have been at their lowest since 1995. Despite this, Zach Portelli, co-manager of the Oswego Cinema said he did not believe it was a cause for concern. “It depends on what movie…
Converting trials to triumphs
Born and raised in Mexico City, Rice Creek Director Lucina Hernandez always had dreams of becoming successful in life, especially in the area of science. As a child, she loved animals and was certain that she wanted to pursue a…
New graduate teaching program funded by grant
Oswego State received a $1.73 million grant to implement a trial of a new teaching program, allowing graduate students to get firsthand experience in the classroom at high-need middle and high schools. The Oswego Residency Initiative for Teacher Excellence (O-RITE)…
Small business award grows local economy, creates jobs
The Oswego State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) received a grant worth $100,000 through the U.S. Small Business Administration, according to senior business adviser, Larry Perras. With the bad economy and the unemployment rate negatively affecting Oswego County, the SBDC…
Lakers keep on winning
The Oswego State men’s basketball team led from start to finish in its 89-75 victory over The College at Brockport Tuesday night. Despite leading scorer and senior forward Chad Burridge being held to just seven points, the Lakers used a…
Thompson hired as new track and field head coach
Since early in the cross country season when former Oswego State track coach Bobby Wilson abruptly resigned, the track and field and cross country teams have been functioning under the direction of assistant coach Stephanie Grimm. But now, the team…
Women’s basketball led by pair of double-doubles
Two big double-doubles by junior guard/forward Kari Kipper and senior guard/forward Kayla Ryan helped lift the Oswego Sate women’s basketball team over the struggling College at Brockport 83-64. The win brings the Lakers to 11-8 overal and 6-6 in the…
