NY SAFE Act denounced by County Legislature
The New York State Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act (NY SAFE Act) has brought several people together to fight the law proposed by Republican Sen. Martin Golden, from Brooklyn, in January. People on both sides of the argument see…
Speedway spectator safety
Racecar drivers know they are putting their lives at risk when they arrive at each race, but that should not be same case for race fans. A horrific 12-car wreck during the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway…
Oswego State scorecard
Oswego State and colleges across the country received a “college scorecard” in a recent study completed by the U.S. Department of Education. The information was released on the White House official website and included information about a schools cost, graduation…
Students collect jeans for homeless teens
No matter how removed the college environment is from the homeless in our community, there are some college students at Oswego State looking to help out. As part of a campaign hosted by Aeropostale and DoSomething.org, Natasha Santiago has been…
Men’s hockey takes SUNYAC crown
Earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament and winning a conference title are both impressive feats, but the Lakers accomplished both in one game via a 4-0 victory over rival SUNY Plattsburgh in the SUNYAC Championship. The game on Saturday…
Women’s hockey looks to bright future
After the best season in program history, the Oswego State women’s hockey team finished third in the ECAC West standings despite a lack of depth and senior leadership. The Lakers carried just 17 players on their roster, only one of…
WNYO Loud Rock album of the week: Soilwork
The Swedish melodic death metal band Soilwork has been around since 1995. After releasing “The Panic Broadcast” in 2010, Soilwork have come back at breakneck speed with their two-disc album, “The Living Infinite.” For the first few seconds of the…
Bell conquers ‘Exorcism Part II’ despite mediocre horror
Directed by Ed Gass-Donnelly, “The Last Exorcism Part II,” is the sequel to the fairly successful “The Last Exorcism.” Unfortunately, unlike the first, the second is disappointing. Even the most forgiving of horror fans will find it hard to really…
‘Desdemona’ gives students fresh view on Shakespeare play
The Oswego Theater Department never fails to put on an eventful and comedic show, and “Desdemona: A Play About a Handkerchief” was no exception to this rule. “Desdemona: A Play About a Handkerchief” was performed in the lab theater of…
Rising Artists: Students seek to ‘inspire’ with clothing brand
Oswego State student entrepreneurs Michael Patillo and Steven Lombardo want their customers to be “inspired.” The longtime friends and now roommates have started their own T-shirt line called, “Inspired Brand Clothing.” With Patillo as a graphic design major and Lombardo…
