BSU celebrates Black History Month
Most Asian, Latino, African and Native American organizations have a week of events, in which they end with an annual dinner. The Black Student Union (BSU) has an entire month of events, in honor of Black History Month. "[Black History…
Rambling America: Discovery on the Back Roads
Augustus McGiver does not look like an adventurer. His fair skin, curly brown hair and classic good looks fool everyone. Perhaps the only hint of the exploits of Gus McGiver, besides his name, is in his rustic plaid flannel shirt…
Oswego Mayor Randy Bateman visits campus to discuss job, city issues
Mayor Randy Bateman visited Oswego State on Feb. 17 to discuss his career and background, as well as answer questions from a small group of students. Bateman took office in 2006 as the acting mayor of Oswego when his predecessor,…
Village granted LEED certification
Oswego State welcomed the 2010-2011 school year with a present for upperclassmen and graduate students; The Village was completed. After its completion, it was awarded a gold certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Homes Program (LEED)….
Residential parking restrictions
Resident students parking in areas designated for campus employees and commuters is not new at Oswego State. But as centrally located parking becomes more limited in accommodating students and faculty, more measures are being taken in order to regulate parking…
Enrollment of African American students increases
The enrollment of African American Oswego State students climbed by 12.6 percent in five years. In fall 2005, there were 277 black students at Oswego State. In fall 2009 that number grew to 312 students. The amount of Hispanic students…
No snow day for Oswego
With wind gusts up to 8 mph and visibility at 1.2 miles, Oswego State made the decision to keep the campus open. When commuters began arriving on campus at about 7:39 a.m., visibility was less than a quarter of a…
Severe winter means longer hours for workers
The Oswego State grounds crew worked 16-hour shifts since Wednesday to clear roads and parking lots for students and staff. Mary DePentu, the Director of Facilities Operations, said that even though this winter has been severe, they are always staffed…
All alumni invited to partake in 150-year campus celebrations
Oswego State and the Alumni Association have invited all alumni to reconnect with old friends, visit faculty, see the improvements on campus and celebrate the 150th anniversary of the school. "The Alumni Association is working with close to 90 alumni…
Lifestyles changes programming name, location to attract more students
"Lifestyles After Dark," beginning this semester, tries to get students to connect with one another in a non-academic atmosphere, which for now means residing in Lake Effect Café. Every Thursday the Lifestyles Center will be in the Lake Effect Café…
