The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Nov. 6, 2024

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Ben Grieco

Oswego State offense sparked by freshman guard

The transition from a high school senior to a college freshman is never an easy one, especially for a student-athlete. But, for Oswego State freshman guard Jeremiah Sparks, the transition could not have gone smoother. Sparks was a star at…

Assistant UP chief steps up in current interim role

Starting this semester, Oswego State has a newly-appointed interim chief of University Police, Kevin Velzy. Velzy was the assistant chief of UP from 2013 until John Rossi, the former chief, retired last year. Velzy will remain as acting chief until…

Pop-up thrift shop promotes sustainable fashion options

Oswego State Sustainability Office hosts a three-day “Clozet Sale” in Hewitt Ballroom, selling donated items, included clothes, hats, scarves and bedding.  All proceeds acquired from the Clozet Sale will be put toward the effort of planting trees on campus, according…

Local comic store set to close in March

On Jan. 27, the Facebook page for The Comic Shop in Oswego posted that they would be closing the business. It wrote “However, after serving our community for over 27 years, I’m now making the decision to retire and close…

Classes added to gyms, gives variety to workout schedules

Cooper and Glimmerglass Fitness Centers on the Oswego State campus have modified their schedules to make group classes more available for students this semester. The most important implementation are the 30-minute classes. There were concerns about students not having enough…

Einstein’s theories of relativity illustrated in show

 On Sunday, the planetarium showcased its first event to kick-start the semester by focusing on Einstein’s Relativity. The show aimed at helping others understand the importance of relativity and how it is applied throughout everyday life.  The show dissected Albert…

Marvel actor gives keynote speech

On Feb. 5, Oswego State welcomed “Us” and “Black Panther” actor Winston Duke as the keynote speaker for its 31st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.  The evening began with Lauren Robinson, a senior at Oswego State and Alpha…

Pinkerton’s rebuilding experience on full display as Lakers grow

Rebuilding a program at the Div. III level for any sport is difficult. The lack of scholarships makes recruiting tough, and it can take years to take a program from the basement of a conference to the top. But, if…

Knights ride skilled offense into Oswego

Since the last time Oswego State faced SUNY Geneseo, the two teams have been polar opposites of one another. The Knights have continued their tear through the Div. III ranks, boasting a 15-3-2 record, while Oswego State fell out of…

Oswego State athletes break pair of program records

Despite somewhat underwhelming team finishes at the Utica College Invitational, the Oswego State track and field teams saw two of its own records shattered. Sarah Yensan, a senior long jumper, and Nathan Jennings, a sophomore pole vaulter, made history, claiming…