The Oswegonian

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Nov. 5, 2024

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COVID-19

Oswego State classes to resume Monday despite high numbers

Despite 124 active COVID-19 cases at Oswego State, the school will still host in-person classes on Monday due to the interpretation of New York State’s guidelines. Oswego State’s first 14-day period lasted from Aug. 28 to Sept. 11, recording 82…

Sustainability efforts put on pause due to COVID-19

With current efforts to keep the campus at limited rates of COVID-19, and to remain sanitary and healthy, some are questioning the effects this may have on the environment and whether it is possible to be sustainable campus-wide. Since Oswego…

Funnelle to be used as quarantine housing

Oswego State President Deborah Stanley announced on Monday, Sept. 7, that Funnelle Hall will now be used to house additional students that need to be quarantined on campus due to COVID-19. The residence hall was recently renovated in the spring…

Campus sees spike in COVID-19 as classes continue

These past few months have been filled with confusion and fear about what the future of the Oswego State campus and education will look like amid COVID-19.  The campus looks a lot different this year, with masks, social distancing and…

Faculty not required to test for COVID-19 before classes

Just before this fall semester began at Oswego State, students living on campus or commuting to in-person instruction were required to take a COVID-19 test. Faculty working on campus and instructing in-person classes, however, were not.  “Employees were not required…

UP enforces safety concerns as semester continues

Gloves, face masks and face shields have now become the new norm for University Police, substituting the traditional outfit. As the new semester begins to unfold, University Police have adapted to patrolling amid COVID-19.  While it may seem like business…

Summer session classes moved online, campus continues social distancing measures while planning for fall semester

Oswego State will be transitioning all summer courses to distance learning, and continues to adapt to social distancing regulations from the state as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect New York. As a New York state institution and a member…

Small businesses turn to online services to stay open during pandemic, hope to see return to normalcy

Small businesses have experienced slow and hard times during the Covid-19 pandemic, with much on their minds, being worried about how long they will be able to stay open, and how long they can stay afloat is a normal thing….