The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 22, 2024

Year: 2023

Oswego State women’s hockey lose two tough SUNYAC matchups

Following a 2-0 start to the season in non-conference play, the Oswego State women’s hockey team was in action twice on Nov. 3 and 4, facing two familiar SUNYAC foes for the first time this season. Unfortunately, the Lakers fell…

Oswego State men’s hockey begins SUNYAC play against SUNY Fredonia

Fans of Oswego State hockey filled the Deborah F. Stanley Arena as the Oswego State men’s hockey team played back-to-back SUNYAC matchups over the weekend.  The Lakers faced the Fredonia State Blue Devils on Nov. 3 to kick off the…

Oswego State volleyball lose in season finale against Rochester University

In their final match of the season, the Oswego State volleyball team went on the road to take on the University of Rochester on Friday, Nov. 3.  The first set was all about scoring runs as the Yellowjackets started hot…

All eyes on 2024 for Oswego State women’s soccer

The Oswego State women’s soccer team had an effective conclusion of their season in the semifinals of the SUNYAC playoffs at the hands of the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons. The Lakers did not leave without putting on a show for…

Oswego State club hockey loses first in-conference match-up

The Oswego State club hockey team returned home this weekend to face Mercyhurst University on Nov. 3. Oswego returned to their winning ways, as they dominated Mercyhurst by a score of 8-1. Oswego opened up the scoring, as Nathan Hutchens…

Further inspection of player safety sparked after death of Adam Johnson

Following ongoing discussion of player safety and equipment mandates in the sport of hockey, Oswego State men’s hockey seeks to ensure player safety by offering neck guards, should players opt to wear them despite not being mandated at the college…

Shingen Ko Festival proves to be exciting 

The essence of a festival is the enjoyment of the people around and the atmosphere surrounding it. The Shingen ko festival is there to celebrate Takeda Shingen, the feudal lord of Kai province during the warring state period (1568-1603). The…

Freedom Now

Freedom Now: Reporting on Black Solidarity Day

Black saa·luh·deh·ruh·tee.  On the first Monday of this month, the day before Election Day, the Black Student Union observed Nov. 6 as Black Solidarity Day.  Uhuru Sasa! we chant in our call to action, wanting our Black culture to be…

Dog dad: Learning patience from raising Yuki: Editor-in-Chief’s Column

My girlfriend and I are raising an American Akita named Yuki. Akitas are a dog breed that when fully mature can weigh over 100 pounds. Even though she is only about eight months old, she is already huge: 64 pounds…

Figuring out life after high school is hard 

The transition from high school to after is one of the scariest things any adolescent can experience. In my high school, you were given two choices: college or workforce. If you chose college, there were a plethora of expensive and…