Black Student Union marks 50 years at Oswego State
The Oswego State Black Student Union has been active on campus since 1968, and members of BSU’s executive board say they are grateful for the work their predecessors did to give them this platform. According to BSU’s constitution, the organization…
Women in Quran interpreted by visiting Muslim researcher
Men and women are both representatives of God in the Quran, disputing the patriarchal undertones found in translations done historically by men when creating Islamic laws. “He created you from the same self,” said Asma Barlas, a professor within the…
Oswego State students job hunt at annual career fair
On Feb. 28, Oswego State’s annual career fair brought over 80 employers together in the Swetman Gymnasium to provide students and alumni job opportunities they would not get the rest of the year. “It’s not often that you can bring…
Expanse of free speech tackled in first Oz Speaks
A group of panelists discussed the difference between hate speech and free speech in relation to the First Amendment Thursday at Oswego State for the first Oz Speaks program of the semester. The discussion, moderated by Dean of Students Jerri…
Writer’s Open Forum loses speaker for recent event
A literary publishing event hosted by the Writers Open Forum on Feb. 20 in Sheldon Hall featured a presentation and discussion with Inkitt representative Lauren Burns. However, Burns never showed up, and the night came to an early close for…
Mackin hosts conversation with Richard Kolenda
“Mackin Chat with Mac and Cheese: Featuring Richard Kolenda,” held in the Mackin main lounge on Feb. 12, encouraged students and residence assistants living on campus to build strong relationships with other on-campus students. The event was hosted by assistant…
OzFest day activities funding on thin ice
Oswego State Student Association receives about $1.8 million in installments from the student activity fee each year, and the senate determines how much funding each organization gets. After budgets are given to organizations and clubs, there is a remaining portion…
Chinese opera performs in Sheldon ballroom
Imagine an opera where the cast swings swords at one another or comes out in massive, complicated, culturally significant and intensely symbolic costumes. That is the essence of Beijing Opera. On Feb. 10, the Oswego State division of the Startalk…
Look @ Oz: ‘The Mikado’ in Tyler Hall
Since 1884, the word “Mikado” has resonated around the world as an operetta about love, world culture, government systems and human interaction within the setting of Japan. On Nov. 11 and 12, “The Mikado” was performed at the newly renovated…
Look at OZ: Veterans Book Project exhibit
When the words “art exhibit” are heard, the images of paintings, drawings and sculptures appear within the common mind instantaneously. The Veterans Book Project, located in Tyler Art Gallery until Oct. 22, is an example of an art exhibit that questions the…
