Individualized restrooms debut on lakeside
When renovations for Waterbury Hall were announced last fall, individualized bathrooms were an amenity of the future. Now, students are acquainted with the renovated design. “I haven’t heard any complaints about the bathrooms, it’s all been very positive,” Richard Kolenda,…
State van unexpectedly catches fire
An Oswego State van caught fire after two on-campus plumbers arrived for a job at Moreland Hall on August 28 around 12:30 p.m. The residence hall was evacuated and University Police dispatchers were called at 12:59 p.m., according to University…
Oswego State ranked amongst Best Northeastern colleges
The Princeton Review recently released its 2016 edition of the “Best Northeastern Colleges,” an annual catalog of exemplary universities based on college student surveys. Oswego State is featured among 225 schools in the region; however, the list does not give…
Classes officially switch from Angel to Blackboard
Since the spring of 2007, Angel has been used by professors to post student’s grades, upcoming assignments, use discussion boards and a calendar to organize events. As of September 1, Angel is no longer available to students and the school…
New memorial honors deceased alumni
As students settle into their first couple weeks on campus, a new sight has become of interest to wandering eyes. Between Seneca and Tyler Halls stands a newly built memorial site. The “Free and Easy Forever” Memorial is a meaningful tribute…
Littlepage Dining Hall opens for late night services during weekends
After the arduous morning and afternoon brimming with classes. it’s always good to unwind with a late evening snack. For Oswego State students that may not have been able to eat dinner,Littlepage is offering extended late night hours for the…
Not so smoke free campus
As a freshman entering Oswego State, I was required to sit through the necessary and drawn-out orientation session on the school’s drugs, alcohol, and tobacco policy. Fall 2015 is supposed to be Oswego State’s second semester as a completely smoke…
Apple to announce possible Iphone 6s at upcoming event
Apple has revealed their plans to create an iPhone 6s. The public is eagerly waiting to find out September 9 what Apple plans to add onto their new and improve iPhones. Not only will Apple reveal their new iPhones, they…
WDBJ shooting video strikes chord
On August 28 at 6:45 a.m., a reporter, cameraman and guest were senselessly shot during a live report. The reporter, Alison Parker, and cameraman, Adam Ward, were interviewing Vicki Gardner on WDBJ in Virginia when gunman, Vestor Flanagan, fired seven…
Prisoners granted education behind bars
In late July, nearly 21 years after the Higher Education Act prevented prisoners from receiving any form of federal aid for a college education, President Barack Obama announced that he is now working with the Department of Education toward a…
