Name change program used to reflect identity
Students and faculty members at Oswego State who use a different first name than on their official records can now apply to have that name recognized in on-campus communication systems. Title IX, with system management by the Dean of Students…
Applications, students accepted to fall semester break records
Oswego State had a record number of new student and transfer applications for the fall 2017 semester. Over 11,700 students applied to join the Oswego State Class of 2021 and 2,300 students applied as transfers, a total of more than…
Field hockey program looks to flip switch after hiring of first full-time coach
Oswego State Lakers field hockey has just welcomed its newest, and first full-time head coach, Heather Moore, to join the ranks last spring. Moore is originally from the outskirts of Binghamton and has an extensive record with field hockey. She…
Women’s Soccer starts season with huge win to begin the road to SUNYAC playoff berth
“SUNYAC Championship is our goal, it always has been,” head coach Brian McGrane said. McGrane has led the women’s soccer team to the playoffs three times in the past four seasons. The team made a short playoff run last season…
Freshmen escape from boredom diverse on campus groups offer a cure
The first semester living on campus can be a hectic time for a college freshman, but it is essential that students use their free time to get involved with an on-campus student organization or club. It will be very easy…
Title IX provides naming freedom students can choose first name
There are many Michaels, Jonathans, Samanthas and Roberts who simply want to be called Mike, John, Sam or Bob. They sit in class dreading to hear their names because they do not want to be referred to as the name…
College among best in Northeast
Beginning a college search is exciting, yet stressful. It is the start of a new chapter, but it can be overwhelming and tedious work. Recommendations come from family and friends, or perhaps from a teacher, a college fair, a childhood…
Hope From Hurricane Harvey Storm Gives Reason to Unite
It was the most disastrous hurricane in recent memory. It is difficult to gauge the sheer ferocity of what could potentially be the most costly hurricane in U.S. history. With near biblical levels of flooding and catastrophic damage to Houston…
What’s up Doc? Remain professional
While our broader culture is gradually growing more informal, there is still great value in communicating with faculty in a respectful, traditional manner. Everyone has been there, staring at an unsent email for an unhealthy amount of time wondering just…
Quash negativity: Improve lives of others
It is so easy to get sucked into our own lives our own issues, and our own desires. As students we come back to school from busy summers, whether it was filled with long work shifts or fun summer excursions….
