Hope for return to normalcy rises following vaccine
As University Police officers, front-line health services and, most recently, college instructors teaching in-person become eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine, many are reflecting on what this means for the university moving forward. While the duties to ensure everyone’s safety…
Students warned to stay off ice on lake
On Feb. 12, all SUNY Oswego students received an annual warning from the Office of Student Affairs: “Lake Ontario ice is not solid. PLEASE STAY OFF THE ICE.” Sent by Dr. Jerri Howland, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean…
Oswego State athletes react to spring sports returning
After nearly a full year of waiting, hoping and training alone, SUNYAC spring athletes will rejoin their teams and begin play March 20, as SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras announced Tuesday at the Romney Field House. This news comes after there…
Coach Smith, track & field, look toward future after Yensan, Burke
Now that spring sports have been approved by the SUNYAC, the Oswego State track and field season will look different in two ways. The high-rate of turnover among the program and the presentation of a smaller team due to opt-outs…
Women’s lacrosse, led by upperclasssmen, eager to start season
With collegiate spring sports starting to pick up, most coaches do not know what to expect from their teams due to the lack of time in-person and practices. Oswego State’s women’s lacrosse head coach Britt Howard falls in that category….
Amber Thomas reflects on career at Oswego State
From a Panther to a Laker in all but three years, Oswego State women’s hockey forward Amber Thomas proved to be one of the most vital players for the green and gold last season. Before Thomas came to play…
What it means for the future of Indigenous People having a Native American in Joe Biden’s Cabinet
2021 seems like a possible change for indigenous people and what it would mean for them to be in the limelight, finally getting their voices heard. Congresswoman Deb Haaland from New Mexico was elected to Joe Biden’s cabinet. It was…
Vacation leaves little faith
What happened in Texas this past week is a once in a lifetime event. Unusual amounts of snow and ice led to the loss of power, electricity and running water. President Joe Biden has gone as far to declare a…
Fitness for mind, body, college campus
After a cryptic teaser shared by the “OswegoFit” Instagram page, students on the SUNY Oswego campus were met with the news that fitness centers would be opening. The Marano Campus Center Ice Arena was converted to accommodate fitness equipment for…
Statehood, not all for one
It is no secret that Washington, D.C., has pushed for statehood for years, but could this dream become a reality under the Biden administration? In an article written by The Guardian, the movement for D.C. to become a state is…
