Walk-a-thon raises money for community
Over 100 people from around campus and the community attended this year’s 24th annual SEFA walk-a-thon, raising over $628 for the United Way of greater Oswego County on Saturday, Oct. 17. Registration for the 5k began at 11 a.m. The…
Preacher in Quad leads to questions regarding his presence on campus
Earlier in the week, a man by the name of Jim Deferio stood in the Quad with a sign preaching his views. This resulted in a crowd of students forming around him shouting their views right back at him. Each student…
Volunteer ghost hunters ignite Oswego’s Halloween spirit
As Halloween approaches, Oswego prepares for an eerie, frightful night with a little help from the Central New York ghost hunters. Every year in the middle of October, the CNY ghost hunters volunteer their time and energy at Fort Ontario to host…
Traveling preacher sparks student debate in Quad
A group of students gathered around a lone, traveling preacher to discuss his faith views on Monday afternoon on the campus of Oswego State. The man, Jim Deferio, lives in Syracuse, N.Y. and has traveled to what he said to…
Lakers Struggles Continue With Loss To SUNY New Paltz
The Oswego State Men’s Soccer team lost in overtime to the SUNY Geneseo Knights in crushing fashion on their return home as they dropped their fifth straight game, 1-0. The Lakers conceded a golden goal in the first overtime period…
Laker Gameday Preview: Men’s Soccer Vs. SUNY Geneseo
The Oswego State Men’s Soccer team will look to get their first win in three weeks as they welcome the SUNY Geneseo Knights at Laker Turf Stadium. The Lakers have struggled the last two weekends on the road, losing all…
Oswego mayoral debate 2015
Oswego City residents showed their support in attending the 2015 mayoral debate Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Oswego High School auditorium. City Councilor Billy Barlow, Oswego County legislator Amy Tresidder and incumbent Thomas Gillen addressed topics ranging from economic…
Nation-wide school shootings spark Oswego State administration response
On Oct. 1 at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, a gunman shot and killed nine people. On Oct. 9, another fatal shooting occurred at Texas Southern University in which one person was killed and one injured. And in nearby Syracuse…
Number of therapy pets rises in res halls
Mental illness is an impediment to some college students’ academic performance and Oswego State is considering innovative ways to aid these students. Mental Health and Wellness Week was observed from Oct. 5 to 9 at Oswego State and included many…
Bark for Life raises funds for cancer research
More than $200 was raised for the American Cancer Society on Saturday, Oct. 10. Students from around campus and the community gathered with their dogs to participate in Bark for Life. Colleges Against Cancer, an Oswego State organization, hosted the…