Greek Council adopts alcohol training program
A new amendment has been added to the Greek constitution that requires new members of Greek organizations to become certified in Training for Intervention Procedures (TIPS). Greek organizations unanimously agreed to make the TIPS program mandatory among incoming members to…
Five English professors set to retire
Four professors in the English department at Oswego State will retire next semester. Two of the professors have confirmed their retirement, according to Bennet Shaber, chair of the English department. The remaining two will most likely retire as well and…
Students create Android program
Nate Burchfield and Matt Kole said they just wanted to have fun. The two senior information science majors had to apply theories learned in class to a project, and did the "coolest" thing they could think of—make an application for…
Budget cuts continue for SUNY schools
Oswego State’s Campus Reserve Account will receive a $613,900 budget cut as part of a SUNY-wide mid-year adjustment. Oswego State will not be cutting any departments, because of the timing of the adjustment, which was effective immediately. The cuts will…
New initiatives increase campus voter turnout
Approximately 70 students turned out to vote on campus on Election Day, surprising campus officials and Board of Elections inspectors alike. Helena Harbert, an elections inspector with Oswego County Board of Elections, was pleasantly surprised by the turnout. She said…
Facing asbestos danger
Oswego State students live with asbestos every day. It’s in their rooms, their common areas and their classrooms. "There are many buildings all over campus that have asbestos because of the year that they were built," said Rick Kolenda, director…
Cuomo visits Oswego on latest campaign stop
Democratic candidate for governor Andrew Cuomo spoke to a crowd of approximately 70 people in Oswego at Bridie Manor on Thursday. The event started with acknowledgement of dignitaries, including Oswego Town Clerk Barbara Sugar and Oswego Mayor Randy Bateman. Rob…
Students, staff march against female abuse
Over 300 Oswego State students, faculty, staff and community members gathered at Hewitt Union Wednesday night to participate in the Take Back the Night march. The Women’s Center put on the march which is meant to bring awareness to rape,…
Oswego named best winter weather
Oswego’s notorious winters attract meteorologists from all over the nation and recently Oswego was voted as having the "Best Climate for Winter Weather" in America by The Weather Channel. Scott Steiger, an assistant professor in the meteorology department, said that…
Negotiations continue between U.U.P., several key issues still to be addressed
The Oswego Chapter of United University Professions (U.U.P.) met to discuss a new contract on Monday. Budget cuts, tax increases and a decrease in raises given to faculty are just some of the concerns that were raised. Members voiced their…
