Giving Challenge raises $300k for SUNY Oswego
The 1861 Giving Challenge raised over $300,000 for SUNY Oswego in addition to the $50,000 promised by 1976 alumni Al Roker. The challenge was from Sept. 30 at 8 a.m. through Oct. 1 at 3:01 p.m. and lasted exactly 1861…
Mask policy continues for indoor sports
On Oct. 8 the SUNY Oswego Athletics Department updated the spectator policy for indoor events. Going into effect on Oct. 13, the policy states that “all spectators (ages 5 and up) at indoor events such as Commencement ceremonies, athletic competitions,…
JJ O’Connell retires after outstanding coaching career
On Nov. 4, the Oswego State athletics department announced the retirement of head volleyball coach, JJ O’Connell, who has served in the role for the past 10 years. Since arriving at Oswego, the Lakers have qualified for the State University…
Clarkson meet wake-up call for Lakers swimming and diving
Oswego State men’s and women’s swimming and diving lost in its meet against Clarkson University on Nov. 6, but coach Mike Hallman is looking forward to getting back into shape after not being able to practice over the heart of…
SUNY Oswego dining impacted by shortage
SUNY Oswego dining hall staff are struggling to receive the food that they need in the face of national supply shortages, prompting menu changes and substitutions. The country has been facing these shortages recently for several reasons, Mihai Paraschiv, an…
Alarming season for students: Hart Hall’s noise issue
By John Custodio SUNY Oswego’s Hart Hall, which is nine floors and can house 340 students in double and medical single rooms, has experienced 36 fire alarms in the fall 2021 semester alone, according to residents. Sophomore Samantha Cedeno, a…
Alley Cat’s license
According to a press release on Nov. 10, the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) suspended the license of Rehab Tavern Inc, doing business as “The Alley Cat” at 23 W. Bridge Street in Oswego. The suspension was ordered by…
COPE provides mental health resource
The Counseling Outreach Peer Educators, COPE, at SUNY Oswego are seeking to engage and empower students by promoting the mental health outlets on campus. COPE, formerly known as Peer-2-Peer, is a branch of students working with SUNY Oswego’s Counseling Service…
SHOP holds donation drive across campus
SUNY Oswego’s Students Helping Oz Peers (SHOP) is holding Cram the Van, a donation event meant to promote the organization and resupply the goods they offer free to students. SHOP was founded in 2016 and has served over one thousand…
Couric broke journalistic ethics
Every journalist is expected to follow a code of ethics in order to maintain a public discourse that is accurate and fair. Veteran journalist Katie Couric failed to do this in her interview with late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader…
