Mackin Dining added to GetFood program
To help with congested lines at Mackin Hall, students may now order food from the dining facility online using GetFood. Where students often go to Mackin Hall for the diner-style food, “many students complain about waiting for their food to…
Community gathers for yearly Lakerfest
Several new services and attractions were introduced to this year’s Lakerfest, including new inflatables, a food truck, a sign-in table and ticket systems. The festival on Saturday ran from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Onondaga Field on west campus….
Campus fair promotes wellness
On Sept. 12, Oswego State held its third annual Mental Health and Wellness Fair, sponsored and organized by the Counseling Services Center and Peer Educators, with the aim of educating both Oswego State students and employees about different elements of…
Former chair of communication studies moves to President’s Council
Previously chair for the Oswego State communication studies department, Mary Toale has been invited to shift to the President’s Council as executive assistant to President Deborah Stanley. “As executive assistant to the president, Toale will serve as a member of…
Students struggle for parking spots
As the first semester at Oswego State begins, one complaint the university parking office has received for multiple years is again being vocalized by students as they obtain their parking permits: the lack of parking spaces available on campus. One…
Art exhibition brings community together
The reception for the “Exploring Layers, Mixed-Media by Shelley Graham Turner” art exhibition brought students and members of the Oswego community together in an appreciation of artwork that emphasized emotional expression. The reception, held Sept. 7 at Tyler Art Gallery…
‘Popular Film’ Oscar category put on hold
The Oscars are safe… for now. Following backlash to the announcement of an “Outstanding Achievement in Popular Film” category, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has decided to scrap the award altogether. In a statement given by Academy…
Campus Center cultural flags down for cleaning
The Oswego State administration removed flags over the summer for what President Deborah Stanley referred to as “a close review and refresh.” Returning students and new students who took part in summer orientations may have noticed the absence of the…
Scales Hall stairs redone over summer
Construction projects were in full swing on Oswego State’s campus this summer. Some refurbishments are easier to spot, such as the sidewalk in front of Cayuga Hall that was dug up and redone, the $250,000 paint job in Mackin Hall…
Wilber Hall to re-open for classes this spring
Wilber Hall, which has been closed for renovations since May 2015, is projected to begin hosting courses as the School of Education building next semester. “When monies and funding was made available, the various portions of work were carried out,”…
