Prepping racecar for track more difficult than it looks
To many, auto racing may seem like a fairly easy thing to do. The drivers do a good job of making it appear so, anyway. There are many arguments that can be made against that, but no matter what people…
Boston bravery cannot be overlooked
The images of the explosions are seared into my memory. The sights and sounds of an innocent day turning into a nightmare will never be forgotten. As I sat in front of my television Monday, glued to what occurred at…
Small communities are nothing more than large families
Growing up in the small community of Herkimer, N.Y., I have at times taken for granted the unique atmosphere that a small town has to offer. I come from a place where everybody knows everybody else. We share the same…
City stands tall
I didn’t plan on being in Boston the day after the bombings. A friend of mine had a job interview in Cambridge, Mass, on Tuesday and I offered to drive. We have another friend who lives on the way in…
David Benioff visits Oswego State
David Benioff, author of “City of Thieves” and showrunner of “Game of Thrones,” shared stories of how his career started and answered questions on his latest projects in two talks given to students and the public when he visited campus…
Korean students express concern over North’s threats
North Korea’s recent heated tensions and repeated threats on South Korea and the United States have ignited some concern for South Korean exchange students at Oswego State. For the past few weeks, North Korea has been threatening South Korea, the…
Laker PR to host Singe the Binge kickball tournament
The Lifestyles Center, in conjunction paired with Laker Public Relations, which was formed as part of a PR capstone class, is holding a “Singe-The-Binge” kickball tournament. The tournament will be taking place on Saturday, May 4 from 8-10 p.m. in…
Joshua Generation Family Conference
Twelve years ago, Eloise Benjamin received an important message from God. She prayed for her nieces, nephews and grandchildren at church one bright Sunday morning when God sent her the message. He told her to restore hope in children’s lives….
Rising Student Artists: Corey Sheen tells musical stories
Whether on paper or through music, Oswego State junior Corey Sheen said he tries to tell stories. Sheen, a journalism major, has translated his love of storytelling to pursue a career in hip-hop. “As a journalist, you have a responsibility…
Book Spotlight 4/19
“Every Walrus Can Fly” by Brian Philips Brian Phillips retreads a common story in his latest illustrated book for children, “Every Walrus Can Fly”, in which we learn that if you put in a lot of effort in, you can…
