Ke-Nekt hosts acclaimed jazz performer
On Nov. 29, an acclaimed jazz drummer led a quartet of performers in a concert as part of the Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series. Hosted by Oswego State faculty member Eric Schmitz, drummer Matt Wilson played alongside Chris Lightcap on bass,…
Oswego State University Police officers commended for life-saving actions
The SUNY Police Chiefs Association awarded three Oswego State University Police officers for saving the lives of two people on separate occasions. During the SUNY Police Chiefs Association fall conference and statewide award ceremony at Saratoga, New York, Nov. 13…
Restaurant Chain Reaction
What used to be some of America’s favorite restaurants are now beginning to disappear. The push for small business and the stereotypical millennial love for obscure and trendy independent restaurants are putting chain restaurants unfairly out of business. Applebee’s parent…
Protecting our privacy
With the storage capacity of smartphones in 2017, people keep copious amounts of personal information on their devices. While it is understandable why government agencies would want access to the devices of suspects in investigations, that is not reason enough…
Staff Editorial: Preferred precipitation
There is no point in putting off the inevitable. Oswego State is known for its winters, and after an unseasonably warm fall, it is only a matter of time until the snow flies. However, rain is far worse than snow….
Leaks on campus
Buildings all across campus showed signs of water damage on Sunday night through to Monday morning following a powerful storm. The storm, with gusts of wind that buffeted the whole campus and strained roofs, caused leaks in academic and residential…
Food for Fines
Penfield Library opened its annual “Food for Fines” drive for most of the month of November. From Nov. 1 to Nov. 22, students can trade in non-perishable goods to the Penfield Check-out and Reserves Desk, and have $1 per item…
Staff Editorial: Time for Christmas Music
There is no time frame for the happiest time of the year. People should not be chastised for listening to Christmas music at the start of November. Christmas is filled with presents, colorful lights, tasty themed cookies, cards and festive…
Plastic Cups Cause Sustainability Issues
Oswego State Student Association Senator Eusebio Omar van Reenen brought a resolution before the Senate on Tuesday calling for a reduction, and eventual end to, the use of disposable plastic cups in the dining halls on campus. van Reenen cited…
Fire on 6th Street
A house on Sixth Street in Oswego burned down on Monday, taking the life of one occupant. Edward Babcock, who lived in one of the apartments within the building, 96 Sixth St., died in the flames that occurred around 1…
