Some Students left without home to return to during breaks from school
Three months out of the year, crashing on a friend’s couch is the norm for Senior Dylan McGill. With his nearest relative in Ohio, McGill scrambles to find a place to live on school breaks. “Nine months out of the…
Wonton House announces closing due to family illness
Wonton House has been a staple restaurant for Oswego State students since its opening seven years ago. On Monday, the restaurant closed. Jason Shi, the owner of the business, closed Wonton House because his parents, who were the primary cooks…
New student fee for ride to Syracuse enacted by Student Association
Students taking a bus to go home for the weekend, to shop at Destiny USA or to enjoy a day trip, will now pay a fee to travel to Syracuse for a trip that was once free. The Centro bus…
Non-traditonal students increase nationally
U.S. Army veteran Robert Lee won six commendation medals for guarding Fort Drum, 23 years ago. In two years, Lee will attain his next honor: a college degree. “I don’t think there’s words to express how good it will feel,”…
Mary Walker Health Center Offers Clinic to Students during flu season
Aside from the aesthetically pleasing seasonal aspects of Fall, there is one that is often dreaded, the start to cold and flu season. At this point in the year, there have been no reported outbreaks of the flu according to…
West Pierhead Lighthouse seeks funding for upcoming restorations
The West Pierhead Lighthouse Restoration Project is seeking funding for renovation proposals this upcoming year. Last Tuesday night, the Common Council in the city of Oswego authorized Community Development Director Mary Vanouse submitted an application to Assemblyman Will Barclay’s office…
Walk-a-thon raises money for community
Over 100 people from around campus and the community attended this year’s 24th annual SEFA walk-a-thon, raising over $628 for the United Way of greater Oswego County on Saturday, Oct. 17. Registration for the 5k began at 11 a.m. The…
Traveling preacher sparks student debate in Quad
A group of students gathered around a lone, traveling preacher to discuss his faith views on Monday afternoon on the campus of Oswego State. The man, Jim Deferio, lives in Syracuse, N.Y. and has traveled to what he said to…
Oswego mayoral debate 2015
Oswego City residents showed their support in attending the 2015 mayoral debate Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Oswego High School auditorium. City Councilor Billy Barlow, Oswego County legislator Amy Tresidder and incumbent Thomas Gillen addressed topics ranging from economic…
Nation-wide school shootings spark Oswego State administration response
On Oct. 1 at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, a gunman shot and killed nine people. On Oct. 9, another fatal shooting occurred at Texas Southern University in which one person was killed and one injured. And in nearby Syracuse…
