Schumer, Hochul, DOE allocate millions in hydroelectricty, renewable energy funding
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, D-NY, in collaboration with New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, has unveiled his plan to invest $1.3 million into the local hydroelectric facility known as High Dam on Feb. 6. This significant boost in…
Usher’s comeback album ‘Coming Home’ returns singer to limelight
Rating: 5/5 stars Dominating the pop sector of the music industry at the turn of the century, Usher Raymond IV (“Confessions”), better known as just Usher, has made a strong return on the scene with his ninth studio album, “Coming…
Oswego firefighters consider service area reduction following excess calls
On Jan. 24, the Office of the President of SUNY Oswego released a statement via email regarding the ongoing discussions of the Oswego Town Volunteer Fire Department’s separation from the university. President Nwosu gave the address, reassuring the student body…
Penfield Library reveals 2023’s most popular titles
SUNY Oswego’s Penfield Library recently released its list of its most borrowed books in 2023. According to Penfield’s official website, with “over 191,000 visitors… a 32 percent increase from 2022,” the library quantized what titles were most popular amongst those…
Oswego County found to lead in food insecurity outside NYC
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) has found in a Jan. 2024 report that Oswego County ranks no.5 in food insecurity, trailing behind the Bronx, Queens, Kings and Herkimer counties. The report states that 26.2% of adults in…
Nicki Minaj purposely falls from grace during one-sided public feud
The Alpha, the Omega and everything in between, the recognition of Nicki Minaj (“Pink Friday 2”) as the most successful female icon in the rap industry is ubiquitous; her name is the primary answer when asking Google, “Who is the…
Media department unveils new course highlighting coming springtime eclipse
In anticipation of a total solar eclipse on April 8, the School of Communication, Media, and the Arts at SUNY Oswego has introduced a course dedicated to the media coverage of the large-scale event. CMA 490, also titled “Covering the…
Eclectic electronic duo Jockstrap remixes debut into weirder territories
Rating: 4.5/5 stars Georgia Ellery and Taylor Skye are the two faces comprising Jockstrap (“50/50”), the English duo that shot to fame with its debut studio album release, “I Love You Jennifer B,” in 2022. The dichotomy between Ellery’s gentle,…
Faculty contract ratified following rallies, weeks of uncertainty, doubt
In August, the United University Professors (UUP) union negotiated a new, highly-anticipated four-year contract with the New York State governor, a year after the 2016-2022 state contract expired and left SUNY Oswego faculty without adaptive annual benefits. UUP, according to…
RA unionization efforts ramp up, discussion held to address concerns
On Oct. 19, two resident assistants (RAs) at SUNY Oswego updated an online petition expressing their grievances with the current standards placed on them by Residence Life and Housing (ResLife). Spearheaded by village community assistant (VCA) Aziz Sarimsakov and supported…
