Educational opportunity program receives additional funding
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) received $4.4 million SUNY-wide this year from New York State. This increase in budget allowed Oswego State’s EOP to accept 32 more students than last year’s program. “The increase in students is the most significant…
Oswego State introduces OZ leads to strengthen leadership development
A leader can take many forms: a team captain, a teacher, a manager, a class president and many others. But becoming a good leader may take some guidance along the way. Oz Leads offers just that. For the first time,…
Snapchat update adds special effects to an ordinary selfie
Have you been seeing sparkling rainbows and large heart eyes on all of your friends in their Snapchat stories? If you haven’t updated the app lately, you might want to because you will see just that. Snapchat has released new…
Summer video game releases have something for everyone
It’s that time of year again: football season. The one thing all video game playing football fanatics look forward to is here, “Madden 16.” EA Sports took training to the next level this year to cut out the time spent…
‘Mr. Robot’ keeps audience hooked all summer long
“Mr. Robot” might just be the breakout show you haven’t watched yet. The USA original series premiered a full month before its air date on the Internet and other video on demand services, on May 27. From there, the internet…
‘Fear the Walking Dead’ keeps loyal fans infected
“Fear the Walking Dead” drew an intense amount of viewers with over 10 million people watching the pilot episode when it premiered on August 23 on AMC. However, as impressive as the viewership was, the majority of that comes from…
Sparks fly on Beach House’s ‘Depression Cherry’
Over the course of four albums, Baltimore’s premier dream pop duo Beach House has most definitely found their niche in slow, graceful tunes filled with pulsing synths, sliding guitars and echoing vocals. While it’s apparent that band members Victoria Legrand…
Summer vs. fall weather- What do we want to see more of?
With the first official day of fall just a week away, (September 23rd to be exact) it has become the time that many of us have started to program ourselves into “fall mode”. Leaves, pumpkins, sweaters and cooler weather is…
Men’s soccer pushes above .500 with home win
The Oswego State Men’s Soccer team scored two first half goals in a rain soaked contest and moved over .500 with a 2-0 victory over the Utica College Pioneers. Sophomore midfielder Alex Sestak scored both goals off assists from freshman…
Laker Gameday Preview: Men’s Soccer vs. Utica College
Oswego State men’s soccer returns home on Saturday after a thrilling 1-0 overtime victory at Hamilton at mid-week. The Lakers have their eyes on an above .500 record for the first time this season with a win over the Utica…