The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Jan. 16, 2025

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Students, city residents come out for ‘Warm Up Oswego’

Half-naked Neanderthals raced down West First Street on Feb. 6 during the fifth annual Warm-Up Oswego festival in downtown Oswego. The Neanderthals part of the costume sled race were one of the many activities going on all day Saturday at…

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Collins thriving athletically, academically as rare three sport athlete

Managing school and playing one sport at the same time can be a challenge, but for Oswego State sophomore Kelly Collins, that challenge includes school and three different sports. These sports include field hockey, women’s ice hockey and women’s lacrosse….

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Carapella’s strong performance at invitational leads to Athlete of Week

Besting your own accomplishments is sometimes a tough thing to do. It is necessary to go above and beyond just to get that extra boost. Indoor Track and Field athlete AJ Carapella’s success on the track has earned him Athlete…

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Oswego State student represents country in roller hockey

She doesn’t care if you’ve never heard of roller hockey. It’s all Oswego State senior Shilo Schmelcher has ever known. Schmelcher started skating at only 11 months old in her father’s rink in Utica, N.Y. Twenty years later, she led…

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Dormiedy’s presence on penalty kill key to Lakers success on the ice

Friday is game day, and for one athlete, the routine is always the same: 20-30 minutes of skating at the rink in the morning, classes and an hour and a half nap. The pregame meal is always the same: chicken…

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Arena alarm drill raises questions about response

New fire safety measures are being taken to help reduce confusion and slow evacuation responses to Campus Center Arena fire drills after an alarm sounded during the Plattsburgh game Friday Jan. 29. After a fire alarm went off at the…

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Shortie Says – 11/13/09

Shortie,I love using my vibrator, but I recently heard that using a vibrator could desensitize my clitoris. Should I throw my vibrator out?-Bad Vibrations Dear Bad Vibrations,I have good news! Vibrators do not cause desensitization! While some women experience mild…

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Policing the police?

A proposal that would dramatically reconfigure SUNY’s University Police structure could save nearly $3 million by consolidating equipment, training and creating a centralized SUNY command. The New York State Assembly and Senate are currently reconciling differences on a bill that…

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In all seriousness, why can’t I smile?

Recently, a professor of mine warned the class about the dangers of putting anything "cute" in e-mails to professors, resumes or anything formal. I understand the necessities of formality and seriousness, but I still have trouble with the fact that…

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Oswego State prepares for re-accreditation process

Oswego State has begun preparations for re-accreditation of the college. The Middle States Commission, made up of faculty and administration from other colleges in the area, will visit Oswego State in order to make sure the college fills the 14…