SUNY Oswego Title IX coordinator Lisa Evaneski to begin work at DEI office
SUNY Oswego announced on Friday that Lisa Evaneski, the Title IX coordinator, is joining the institution’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, the office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).. SUNY Oswego President Peter Nwosu sent an email to members of…
Dedicated worker, veteran maintains Rice Creek alone
Rice Creek Field Station is a research unit of SUNY Oswego, located about one and a half miles southwest of the university’s main entrance. The property spans 350 acres and, across all of its trails, measures five miles in total….
Environmental director urges hazardous waste disposal, deadline approaching
Reopening its doors on May 1 of this year, the Household Hazardous Waste Facility located in the town of Volney, New York, acts as a drop-off point for potentially dangerous household products, including materials such as degreasers, disinfectants, household cleaners,…
Officer-in-Charge Toale’s eligibility for presidency in question
SUNY Oswego’s Officer-in-Charge Mary Toale is one of five presidential candidates potentially moving forward to the final round of interviews for the position, though as the only internal candidate, she has faced questions about whether she should have been able…
Exotic snacks available to local community at new downtown store
SNAX, a new downtown storefront that sells exotic snacks, hosted its grand opening ceremony on April 7. SNAX’s products range from gummy Skittles and peach-flavored Kit Kats to calamari squid-flavored potato chips and Japanese soda. Graham Barney, the owner, said…
Oswego County among least healthy counties in New York, according to report
Oswego County is ranked one of the least healthy counties in New York, according to a report by County Health Rankings and Roadmaps (CHR&R), a program by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. In 2023, CHR&R ranks Oswego County…
Students still dealing with consequences of COVID-19 era online instruction
Online courses were a convenient way to hold classes at both the high school and college level given the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the shift back to in-person classes has not been easy for many students across the…
Downtown store owner reflects on spiritual, educational journeys
Crystals are believed to have healing powers by some. For Valerie Baxter, they have changed her life. Baxter is a full-time college student, mom of five and most recently, the owner of Soulful Expressions, a metaphysical shop in Oswego. She…
CNY biotechnology company developing new method to test for brain injuries
Quadrant Biosciences, a Syracuse based biotechnology company, is developing and researching new tests for detecting brain injuries such as concussions using a person’s saliva. Although these tests do generate quicker results for doctors, the main appeal is that the test…
Northern lights make rare appearance in Oswego
A solar storm last week made the breath-taking northern lights visible in upstate New York on March 23 and 24. This specific light show was so vibrant that states as far south as North Carolina even caught glimpses of the…
