The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Nov. 2, 2024

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Spencer Bates

Lakers men’s basketball adds lone freshman Josh Thigpen to roster

This past summer the Oswego State men’s basketball team added a lone freshman in the form of Josh Thigpen to their squad as they try to replicate the success of last season. Originally from Westchester, Thigpen attended Hastings High School…

Lakers look to improve on 2021-22 season as team matures, grows together

In their preseason press conference on Oct. 13, the Oswego State women’s basketball team expressed emotions about the new season and what changes they have made in their preparation. Head coach Sean Pinkerton got the press conference underway by saying…

Opinion Staff Editorial

Trajectory of college friendships, what they mean

If there is one thing any college student or prospective college student needs to know is that we are all in this boat together. Once you move in on the first, always somehow wretchedly hot day in the dying embers…

Political donations corrupt U.S. elections

Politicians taking donations from companies, constituents and a million other sources is nothing new. In fact, it is something that just comes as a second thought in this modern climate. Politicians are given millions in order to fight for certain…

Queen’s death brings too many closures

When you look up the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Google, you are presented with a span of time from Sept. 8 through Sept. 19. At first glance to anyone who is not familiar with the processes involved with…

Women’s club soccer takes down Cortland for first win in nearly three years

    The Oswego women’s club soccer team (WOFC) defeated Cortland 4-2 on Sept. 25 to record their first win in nearly three years. Not only was the win significant, it also marked their first goal in nearly two years. …

FC Barcelona must face punishment

FC Barcelona have spent over $150 million in transfers this summer. The staggering number is not the issue here. The problem is that the Spanish giants spent this much money while being in over $1 billion in debt. In the…

New recruit bolsters strong Lakers basketball roster

    Over the summer, the Oswego State men’s basketball team added transfer forward Joey Rowback from Fulton-Montgomery Community College to their arsenal.     Rowback made the move after an incredibly impressive season as a Raider where he averaged…

Town of Oswego welcomes new restaurant to its lakeside shores 

New to Oswego, LD’s on the Lake has opened its doors and patio with hopes of sharing its signature craft beer, burgers and wings with a receptive community. Opening between Rudy’s Lakeside Drive-In and Bev’s Dairy Treat, the restaurant is…

City of Oswego commits to community solar

By Spencer Bates Several new electric car charging stations have been officially unveiled as the City of Oswego makes a major commitment to community solar and renewable energy.  Mayor Billy Barlow along with members of the Oswego Common Council, Omni…