Rape doesn’t have to be politically correct, just correct
Unlike some words in the English language, sexual assault and rape are not interchangeable; they do not mean the same thing; they do not have the same definition. Sexual assault by definition is illegal sexual contact that usually involves force…
Protestors might ultimately go unnoticed
For three weeks now, a group called Occupy Wall Street has been protesting economic practices and looking to instill change, and the only thought that comes to my mind is: why? The crowd of protestors, consisting of hundreds of people,…
Loss of an innovator
Innovation is a word that gets bandied about a lot these days; Steve Jobs defined that word. Looking over Jobs’ life work, which includes the personal computer, the iPod and the iPad, it’s hard not to marvel at the way…
Oswego State seeks input on 10-year accrediation study
College officials are in the final stages of gathering input from the campus community on a self-study report that will guide the direction Oswego State takes in the next decade. Every 10 years, the college conducts a self-study in advance…
Invasive weed eyes NY lakes
Ithaca and Cornell University officials are rushing to prevent the spread of Hydrilla verticillata, an invasive plant species, into Cayuga Lake. To help stop the spread of hydrilla, the Allan H. Treman State Marine Park has been ordered to close…
Pumpkin run donates to cancer cure foundation
The Oswego State fitness centers will be hosting its annual 5K Great Pumpkin Run to raise money for a cure as part of Breast Cancer Awareness month, with proceeds going to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation. According…
Sheldon’s Birthday Bash
The year of Oswego State’s birth 150 years ago is spelled out Tuesday by faculty, staff and students. The photo marked founder Edward Austin Sheldon’s birthday- Oct. 4, 1823- and was followed by a picnic and birthday cake. Sheldon founded…
Orange balloons inflate awareness of mental health issues
Orange balloons hung around the three-quarters of the Academic Quad to bring awareness to mental illnesses on Monday. Active Minds celebrated National Day Without Stigma as part of Mental Health Awareness Week by hanging the balloons and providing information about…
Not just another brick
Mike Taber, a 2006 graduate of Oswego State, recently opened the doors of his new indoor climbing facility called The Wall. This is the first indoor climbing facility in Central New York. Taber has been working on this establishment since…
Field hockey wins two in a row
The Oswego State field hockey team played Elmira College to a 5-3 victory on a cold and rainy Tuesday afternoon to improve its season record to 4-8. Despite the inclement weather, the Lakers moved the ball on their way to…
