Committee formed to regulate winter parking
On Monday night, the Oswego Common Council voted down a proposal to have a public hearing for winter parking laws in the city of Oswego by a vote of 3 to 4. This decision means the overnight parking ban will…
Controversial speakers add to ideological diversity
When a university allows speakers to visit campus, it is to be expected that people with different beliefs and opinions will want the opportunity to speak. Students should encourage and welcome speakers with whom they disagree. It should not be…
Campus walks for ovarian cancer awareness
Oswego State is taking strides to spread awareness through their fifth annual “Totally TEAL” walk, with a record number of participants, according to men’s ice hockey coach Ed Gosek, on Tuesday morning. September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, and…
New red crosswalks increase safety for pedestrians, drivers
One stroll around campus would lead a student to at least one of the many crosswalks designed to protect pedestrians crossing the road from drivers. It does not take a keen observer to quickly notice the crosswalks are now painted…
14th annual Laker Fest entertains campus
Onondaga field started to fill quickly with students a little before 1 p.m. on Saturday in preparation for Laker Fest, which has been put on by Residential Life and Housing since 2004 and includes a multitude of activities. According to…
Students tempted to go bottoms up
The human body is an amazing thing and it can endure quite a lot; how much is too much? According to a survey by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, “Approximately two out of every five college students…
Sociology professor publishes 18th book
Some students at Oswego State know Tim Delaney as their sociology professor and head of the sociology department. Others may be familiar with a few of his 18 published books. During the weekends and on breaks from classes, Delaney…
Scales Hall reopens as renovations complete
Renovations are now completed for the final building on the Lakeside area of campus, Scales Hall. The building, originally completed in 1961, underwent drastic changes after closing last spring. Renovation costs totaled to approximately $13 million. “Part of what we’ve…
University Police gets training for severe weather response
To keep Oswego State prepared for erratic weather, University Police has earned StormReady designation by the National Weather Service. The StormReady Program was implemented into the SUNY Alert System to let the students and faculty know immediately when severe weather…
Pedestrian hit at Sheldon Ave crosswalk, safety concerns arise
A car-pedestrian accident occurred on Sheldon Avenue in front of Moreland Hall on Sept. 6 at 6:02 p.m., resulting in a minor injury to a pedestrian. A female pedestrian was struck within the crosswalk by the vehicle’s mirror after the…
