The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Jan. 9, 2025

Campus Events

Marvel actor gives keynote speech

On Feb. 5, Oswego State welcomed “Us” and “Black Panther” actor Winston Duke as the keynote speaker for its 31st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration.  The evening began with Lauren Robinson, a senior at Oswego State and Alpha…

Political clubs discuss issues

The Political Science Club held a debate called “Yes We Can All Get Along!” on Wednesday, in an effort to prove that different political parties can come to an agreement with each other, in contrast with what happens on social…

Campus community engages in dialogue

On Friday, Nov. 1, Oswego State administrators met with students in work groups and focused on building a dialogue for improving the college community. This is the third such event, with prior events occurring in the previous fall and spring…

Students waitlisted for counseling, more faculty added

The Counseling Services Center of Oswego State has recently added four new temporary counselors to its team to accommodate students who are on a long waiting list to be seen.  The waitlist for a student to get an appointment with…

Dr. Mary Walker’s texts revisited 100 years after death

On Monday, Nov. 4, Oswego State hosted a discussion honoring Dr. Mary Walker and her writings on interpersonal violence, sexual discrimination and harassment. The meeting began with Mary McCune from the Oswego State history department. She spoke about the history…

Telemundo reporter shares story, advice

Zully Ramirez, an investigative reporter for Telemundo Chicago, spoke at Oswego State about her life and career and, shared some advice for students. The event was hosted on Tuesday, Oct. 29, in Lanigan Hall by the Oswego State Public Relations…

Johnson Hall holds family game night

An energetic and competitive spirit took hold of Johnson Hall on Friday evening, as students and many of their parents took part in the hall sponsored event, “Level Up.”  Inspired by the video games of past and present, “Level Up”…

Oswego State students critical of college, SA after campus free speaker

On Wednesday, Oct. 16, traveling preacher Jessie Morrell visited the Oswego State campus leaving many students feeling uncomfortable and confused about who is allowed on the Oswego State campus and what they can say.  Morrell upset some students by preaching…

Media summit explores aspects of public trust in news, journalism

On Wednesday Oct. 23, Oswego State hosted the 15th annual Dr. Lewis B. O’Donnell Media Summit, on the topic of public trust in the media, in the Waterman Theatre in Tyler Hall. The media summit is a yearly panel featuring…