Rodrigues nets five in rout of struggling Morrisville
Oswego State junior forward Paul Rodrigues made sure that the Oswego State men’s ice hockey team wasn’t going to come away with a tie this time against Morrisville State College, as he recorded five goals and an assist in an…
Lakers swept by RIT in emotionally-charged series
The Oswego State women’s ice hockey team and top-ranked RIT showed just how much the two teams don’t like each other, combining for 33 penalty minutes in a all-out brawl that took place with just 15 seconds remaining in a…
Gun policy puts RA in crosshairs
Being fired, forced to move and wrung through the judicial system all at the same time would be stressful. Add to that a quickly approaching finals week and that is the situation Anthony Lombardi dealt with this past fall. And…
Anti-Crime Team deemed success
The city of Oswego has recently implemented its newly established Anti-Crime Team. For the last eight months, three officers permanently assigned to the unit have been working to fight the ongoing drug problem in Oswego. Capt. Michael Beckwith, public information…
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)…
