Open source teaching materials could lower textbook costs, faculty at Oswego say
Faculty at Oswego State are pushing to make educational materials more cost effective by encouraging the use of open source materials that could be freely used for little to no cost. The initiative is being pursued thanks to an $8…
Look back at major stories of this semester
The past semester at Oswego State has been a busy one. From the implementation of the Excelsior Scholarship to the Blue Route bus catching fire, the past 10 issues of The Oswegonian have covered many events on campus. The first…
Cutler Fund raises grant to Oswego State
One million dollars in total has been awarded to the public justice department through generous donations from alumnus David Cutler. “The fund, created in 2004, started with $100,000, and today in 2017 has increased to $1 million,” said Jaclyn Schildkraut,…
Honors program to perform “Boeing, Boeing”
Nov. 29 through Dec. 3, the student honors production of the French farce “Boeing, Boeing” will portray a comedic take on stereotypes and changing expectations. The play, written originally by Marc Camoletti in the 1960s, is produced by Blackfriars, a…
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…
Mumps outbreaks on rise in Upstate New York
Thirty seven confirmed cases of mumps loom over Syracuse University’s campus and with 74 probable cases, the total is over 100 students with mumps, proving the illness is back with vengeance. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…
Start Now partnership allows test run for college
A 2016 partnership, Start Now, has been created between Oswego State and Jefferson Community College to help students make the academic and personal transition from high school to college easier. The goal of the program is for high school students…
President Stanley hosts town hall meeting to address campus concerns
Oswego State students voiced their concerns with sustainability, student health insurance and discrimination to President Deborah Stanley during a town hall meeting held Thursday night in the Marano Campus Center auditorium. Omar van Reenen, director of diversity, equity and inclusion…
Vocal Effect spreads good vibes to Oswego
The sound of 25 blending voices can be heard pouring from Lanigan Hall at Oswego State every Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. Vocal Effect, a show choir consisting of students from all majors, performs anywhere between three and six times per…
