Reported child abuse increasing in Oswego County
In 2016, more than 3,200 child abuse cases were reported to the state from Oswego County, an increase in recent years, according to the Oswego County Department of Social Services. Christine Patrick, the director of services at the Oswego County…
22nd annual maple weekend educates public on syrup cultivation in New York State
For two weekends in March, the 22nd annual maple weekend will take over New York State with more than 168 locations bringing maple education and activities into the public’s eye. Since 1953, the New York State Maple Producer’s Association, NYSMPA,…
National, international trips offered for alternative winter, spring breaks
Since the winter of 2009, Oswego State’s office of community service has given students the opportunity to use their vacation time to make a lasting impact in underdeveloped communities. Trips are offered in the country and internationally during the school’s…
Men’s hockey team, DKK raise more than $30,000
The brothers of a local fraternity and the men’s hockey team have raised over $30,000 for the local charity, For the Kids Oswego, and are looking to add another $15,000 this semester. Four years ago, the brothers of Delta Kappa…
Student Association wants to make ‘D’ Bus safer
Recently, Oswego State Student Association President Emily Nassir met with the owners of the “D” Bus, along with the dean of students to discuss harassment issues and solutions to prevent harassment on the buses. The Oswego “D” Bus is a…
Keynote speaker sends message of diversity
For 28 years, Oswego State has been home to the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. On Jan. 26, T.J. Holmes was the keynote speaker for this year’s celebration. Holmes took to the stage in the newly renovated Waterman Theatre…
350 faculty, professional staff sign campuswide email statement about harassment
Over 350 Oswego State faculty and staff signed a statement regarding harassment and intimidation as a response to the harassment taking place on campus. The statement was signed by faculty and staff throughout every academic corner of the university and…
Hart Hall hosts Global Awareness Conference, spotlights international cultures
India, Denmark, Japan, Turkey, Germany and the Middle East. These diverse places may not have much in common, but just last weekend, students and community members alike had the opportunity to immerse themselves in different cultures during Hart Halls, 10th…
