University searches for honorary title candidates
In order to celebrate its most distinguished and widely-recognized alumni, the SUNY collegiate system annually chooses up to five of its former students to be the recipients of an honorary doctorate degree, labeled by SUNY Oswego as “the highest form…
Campus medical emergency response: SUNY Oswego’s protocol, partnerships
[This story was written in the spring 2023 semester, but was not published.] What can students expect when an on-campus medical emergency happens? According to Chief of University Police Scott Swayze, the response should be similar no matter if 911…
Conservative students say university caters to liberals
[This story was originally written during the spring 2023 semester, but was not published.] As their meeting began on an April evening last semester, several members of the Oswego chapter of College Republicans joked about transgender pronouns. For many these…
CDC declares end to COVID-19 public health emergency, new variant sparks concern
Three years after the commencement of the global pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the end of the global Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 on May 5 and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) closely…
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,…
Haley Mae Campbell takes center stage, Deborah F. Stanley Arena
Country singer Haley Mae Campell brought her original music and covers, including the debut of a new song, to the Deborah F. Stanley Arena in a free concert for students on Aug. 26. According to Vanessa Taylor, interim director of…
Oswego hosts Aux Cord Wars at OzFest
It is not often that the audience chooses the opening music to a concert. But at OzFest 2023, Aux Cord Wars handed the show to SUNY Oswego students. For each round of the Aux Cord Wars, hosts Jay Dukes and…
Commencement speakers announced
Provided by the Office of Communications and Marketing SUNY Oswego’s three May 2023 Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 13, will feature keynote speakers with a variety of leadership perspectives and experiences. Dr. Juhanna Rogers, Senior Vice President of Racial Equity…
Saxophonist Alexa Tarantino to give concert May 3
Provided by the Office of Communications and Marketing Award-winning jazz saxophonist Alexa Tarantino will wrap the season of SUNY Oswego’s Ke-Nekt Music Series with a performance at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, in the Sheldon Hall ballroom. Tarantino is known…
“After the Lake” panelists provide insight on navigating life after graduation
On April 26, students enrolled in the public relations (PRL) 318 class hosted guest speakers in a panel discussion detailing the potential different paths students can take after graduation. This event, called “After the Lake,” took place in the Marano…