Summer camp for Oswego locals receives grant
For the children who attend the Sheldon Institute, the summer program will soon be expanding, due to a $1 million donation from the Shineman Foundation. The Sheldon Institute is a two-week education summer program with classes and activities for children…
College custodians form relationship with students
Two custodians, Clue Gilman and Jorge Rivera, frequently pop their heads into The Oswegonian office, making conversation and forming friendly relationships with students while carrying out their daily tasks. If you have spent time in the Marano Campus Center, especially…
Sustainability Office celebrates Earth Week, not Day
April 22 is Earth Day, but on campus, the Sustainability Office is holding Earth Week at the Marano Campus Center from April 23 to 27 to honor Oswego’s commitment to sustainability. Earth Week is a “celebration of [Oswego’s] yearly accomplishments,”…
Rita Coburn, Francisco Suarez: diversity speaker program ends
Education and inclusivity were key themes at the press conference held with documentary filmmaker Rita Coburn and Oswego State assistant professor Francisco Suarez at 5:30 p.m. on April 17. Coburn’s most recent documentary, “Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise,” was…
Men’s club sports take budget cuts
Oswego State Student Association voted to approve next year’s budget for clubs April 18, but with a major change to the funding for club sports teams: the men’s and women’s teams of the same sport will receive the same amount….
“Finals Week” not that stressful
Twice a year, a week comes along that is jam-packed with papers, exams and a helping of overdramatics. It is commonly known around college campuses as “Finals Week,” where students cram in study sessions, a boat load of energy drinks…
One issue, two perspectives: SNAP program promotes drug abuse
Recently, the Trump Administration introduced a SNAP food change, in which recipients for welfare and food stamps will have to meet certain requirements for eligibility to continue receiving them. This policy will require those who seek welfare assistance and food…
Hypnosis given bad reputation
“You are getting sleepy” is a quote that quickly stirs up several images. We picture a cartoon-ish man waving a pocket watch in front of someone’s face and making them cluck like a chicken at the snap of a finger….
One issue, two perspectives: Money from SNAP least of our concerns
With a White House and Congress controlled by Republicans, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is finally in their crosshairs. State lawmakers and bitter uncles have long complained about the freeloading “welfare queens” sucking America’s tax reserve dry by spending their…
Media does not cause violent acts
Video games become a part of life generally at an early age and tend to stick for many years. They can range from innocent games such as “Mario Kart” or “Monkey Ball” to more intense games like “Call of Duty.”…
