The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 21, 2024

Abigail Connolly

Taylor Swift fans rejoice at upcoming album’s announcement

Thirteen years after being infamously interrupted by Kanye West (“Life of the Party”) during her 2009 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) acceptance speech, singer-songwriter and pop culture icon, Taylor Swift, makes headlines again; this time, she controlled the narrative.  This…

Mental health being tossed aside 

September marks the beginning of National Self-Care Awareness Month, a perfect reminder that we should all be a little kinder to ourselves.  Mental health on college campuses is an issue. The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds reported that 73%…

Depp v. Herd shows bigger issue

By Abigail Connolly As a $50 million defamation lawsuit trial unfolds before the world, it is time to consider the way domestic abuse is viewed and handled.  Famed actor, Johnny Depp (“Edward Scissorhands”) is currently engaged in a fierce legal…

Rex Orange County single hints at potential new sound

By Abigail Connolly  After a three year hiatus, Alexander James O’Connor, the singer-songwriter known as Rex Orange County (“Face to Face”) has dropped a new single and release date for his fourth studio album, “Who Cares?” O’Connor was first recognized…

University offers new opportunities, room for growth

By Brandon Ladd Desperation comes in many forms, some are searching for love, some are searching for friendship and some are searching for themselves. No matter which of these categories or the countless others that you might fall into, it…

Swim and dive holding on to SUNYAC triumph

By John Custodio Coming off of two wins in a row, Oswego State men’s and women’s swim and dive are preparing for SUNYACs, from Feb. 16-19.  The Lakers dominated Buffalo State on Jan. 26, drowning the Bengals with a final…

Digby, Lakers set sights on next three games against SUNY Canton

By Abigail Connolly Following a win against Morrisville State Friday, Jan. 28, the Oswego State women’s ice hockey team now boasts a 9-7-1 overall record and a 6-4-1 conference record.  After previously defeating Morrisville State at their home arena Jan….

Writing Center offers peer-to-peer help

As the end of the semester approaches, the Writing Center provides students with resources to tackle final papers and research projects.  Located on the first floor of Penfield Library, the SUNY Oswego Writing Center offers students the unique opportunity to…

Oswego PD donates bodycams to University Police

City of Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow announced on Oct. 25 that the Oswego City Police Department has donated used body cameras to the SUNY Oswego Police Department. This comes as an attempt by the city to assist in the gradual…

Saturday recital marks return of Del Sarte

Del Sarte Dance Club, the student-run organization at SUNY Oswego which has performed a recital at waterman theatre in Tyler Hall every semester for several years, is returning to the stage on Nov. 20 and Nov. 21 for its first…