The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Jan. 9, 2025

Month: October 2021

‘Metroid Dread’ shows series return to classic 2D style

After many years of patience and dedication, longtime fans of Nintendo’s 2D action platformer series, “Metroid” were ecstatic to hear the announcement of the series’ fifth mainline installment at the E3  gaming convention in June of this year. Fast forward…

‘Kingdom Hearts’ character Sora announced as ‘Smash Bros.’ fighter

Nintendo gave a presentation Oct. 5 to unveil DLC Challenger Pack 11 for “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.” With it came a surprise many fans had been hoping for. Among small things like new Mii costumes, fans learned who the final…

‘No Time to Die’ satisfyingly ends Daniel Craig ‘Bond’ era

The 25th installment in Eon Productions’ series of “James Bond” films, “No Time to Die” marks an end to actor Daniel Craig’s (“Knives Out”) time portraying the eponymous character. The fifth entry in the franchise to star Craig, the film…

“Native New York” offers insight through art

The Tyler Art Gallery in Tyler Hall will welcome its newest exhibition, “Native New York,” during an opening ceremony Oct. 8 at 5 p.m. The exhibit will feature art from around 35 named contemporary artists as well as a number…

New Vice President of Student Affairs

Dr. Kathleen Kerr, who has a doctorate in educational leadership, has been hired as SUNY Oswego’s Vice President of Student Affairs after working in residence life and housing (Res Life) at the University of Delaware for over 30 years.  Kerr…

Renovations begin after Hewitt groundbreaking

The groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 1 marked the official start of the $80 million Hewitt Hall renovation project that will turn the former student union into a state-of-the-art home for SUNY Oswego’s School of Communication, Media and the Arts.  Funding…

Bookstore to relocate amid Hewitt closure

Hewitt Hall will become the new hub for the School of Communication, Media and the Arts once renovations are finalized by fall of 2023, but one question remains, what will happen to the businesses that were once housed in Hewitt?…

SA VP Hill focuses on pushing legislation

For SUNY Oswego Student Association (SA) Vice President Alanna Hill, this year provides a chance to be the bridge between SA President Takayla Beckon and the rest of the senators, by continuously pushing legislation that could help the student body. …

Oct. 1 recognized President Deborah F. Stanley day

The Marano Campus Center Arena and Convocation Hall was officially renamed the Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Hall on Oct. 1 at a luncheon which had SUNY Oswego campus faculty and state leaders in attendance. SUNY Oswego President Deborah…

SUNY Oswego hockey arena gets new name

The renowned SUNY Oswego arena and event center was given a new name before this upcoming hockey season and graduation period.  In an unveiling ceremony on Oct. 1, the formerly known Marano Campus Center Arena and Convocation Hall is now…