Counseling Services Center welcomes returning staff members, reduces waiting list
The spring semester is five weeks old and the Counseling Center no longer has a waiting list. “We are fully staffed for the first time with our permanent staff,” said Katherine Wolfe-Lyga, director of the Mary Walker Counseling Services Center….
Reports in sexual assault increase under new policy
According to The Associated Press, reports of sexual assault have increased on New York state college campuses under the new policy. In almost two years since the SUNY system adopted a new policy defining consensual sex and rights of…
Administration, Greek orgs react to Buffalo State incident
On Thursday, Feb. 18, a Buffalo State student died from yet-unknown causes. Bradley Doyley, 21, was a business major ready to graduate in the spring. After his death, allegations of hazing circulated around the fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha in which…
Student Association executives run opposed
The current Student Association president and vice president will run unopposed to lead the student governing body next year. Both candidates, SA President Emily Nassir and SA Vice President Shelby Gallaro will be running to be reappointed to their…
Suspect identified in Seneca Hall burglaries
After a series of burglaries was reported in January and February in Seneca Hall, University Police were able to identify a suspect, due to the cooperation of several residents. Adam Marshall, who lives in of Room 308 in Seneca…
Active Minds hosts conversational panel to shine light on positive body image
Many people believe that a person has to look like they have an eating disorder to actually have one but this is not true, according to the Active Minds Speak Your Mind Panel. In honor of Eating Disorder Awareness…
New Campus activity area in works
Oswego State administration is planning a new student activity center that will act as a place where students, clubs and organizations can plan and host various events, including dances, poetry slams, comedy and small musical performances. The plan was revealed…
Administration anticipates completion of Phase I, start of Phase II
Phase II of Tyler Hall renovations began this semester as administrators prepare for its reopening in the fall of 2016. Only parts of the School of Communication, Media and the Arts will be allowed to move in during that time,…
Students call for more resources in Disability Services
More than 300 students are currently registered for Disability Support Services (DSS). However, the center is understaffed, according to DSS Director Starr Wheeler and Assistant Coordinator Patrick Devendorf. “We need additional resources,” Wheeler said. “Pat and I are the only…
Senator Schumer launches campaign to address college costs
Recently, the topic of college affordability has been brought into the spotlight. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) has joined Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and other Senate Democrats to introduce legislation to help students in debt. According to the Institute for College Access…