The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 22, 2024

Nicolas Diaz

Dedicated worker, veteran maintains Rice Creek alone

Rice Creek Field Station is a research unit of SUNY Oswego, located about one and a half miles southwest of the university’s main entrance. The property spans 350 acres and, across all of its trails, measures five miles in total….

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Women’s Center rallies to advocate for awareness of sexual, domestic violence 

The Women’s Center at SUNY Oswego held their annual “Take Back the Night” march on Oct. 19, walking through the cold fall night around campus with signs and megaphones to spread their message. “We are walking for a reason,” declared…

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On-campus vigil highlights Palestinian representation

On Oct. 19, Jewish Life at Oswego hosted an on-campus “Vigil for Israel” meant to unify students during a time of international conflict and share words of comfort to those affected by the ongoing situation. Speakers at the vigil included…

Dual observance of Indigenous People’s and Columbus Day sparks discussion

Michael Chaness, professor of anthropology and director of Native American studies at SUNY Oswego, held a discussion on Oct. 9 that was to include Onondaga Beaver Clan Chief Jesse R. Jacobs, where the two would discuss the dual celebration of…

Troye Sivan dances to isolation on queer-focused new album

Rating: 5/5 stars Songs about love, passion and desire are no rarity in the media; modern pop stars such as Katy Perry (“I Think I’m Ready”) and Taylor Swift (“I Can See You”) have laid the groundwork for relationships of…

President Nwosu addresses university,  announces plan for increased equity

Beginning his first term at SUNY Oswego on Aug. 15, President Peter O. Nwosu marked his first semester at the university with an inaugural State of the University Address. This address highlighted both recent accomplishments by students and faculty and…

Rich Hall welcomes Rich ‘N’ Pour café for second semester of operations  

Unveiling its grand opening last semester on Apr. 11, the student-run Rich ‘N’ Pour café has once again begun operations for the academic year. Housed alongside the School of Business in Rich Hall, the café ran its official first day…

Kim Petras releases raunchy, infectious French house-inspired album 

Rating: 5/5 stars  Kim Petras’ extraordinary rise to stardom has gone down in history with her Grammy win alongside English artist Sam Smith (“Desire”). The pair won 2023’s Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their performance of 2022’s hit “Unholy.” The…

Mental health crises continue, mayor takes action for local law enforcement agency

With the subject of mental health becoming a more prevalent social topic, agencies across the country have begun to shift their protocol to include more empathetic and de-escalating tactics. The local Oswego Police Department has continued to incorporate the philosophy…

Mitski embraces pastoral, rustic aesthetic, pleads for hope in modern world

Rating: 4.5 stars Following the announcement of her indefinite retirement in 2019, Mitski Miyawaki (“Puberty 2”) spent three years on hiatus in Nashville, Tennessee, silently contemplating the continuation of her music career. Eventually, in collaboration with her longtime producer Patrick…