SA vice president resigns – Breaking News
Student Association Vice President TJ Scandaliato resigned at Tuesday night’s senate meeting. "Due to a series of unfortunate events that are both professional and personal, I have to resign the vice presidency of the Student Association," said Scandaliato in his…
University Police to hire four new officers
Four University Police officers retired at the end of September, leaving a temporary hole in U.P. Lt. Mike Taylor, Lt. Kirk Coates, Lt. Geri Bosco and Officer David Scott retired on Sept. 29. "Losing their expertise will no doubt have…
S.A. funds could save organizations
A bill granting Tier II organizations their budgets was passed by the student Senate Tuesday night, nearly a quarter of the way into the academic year. In order for the budget to become law, it needs to be signed by…
Troubles with traffic
The amount of New York state traffic tickets issued by University Police on the Oswego State campus increased by 153 percent between 2006 and 2009. 288 tickets were issued in 2006 and 730 in 2009, according to U.P. annual reports….
Media panel discusses future of industry
"Getting students ready for new media was the focus of this year’s Lewis B. O’Donnell Media Summit on Thursday, Oct. 14. "A panel of four industry leaders and innovators led by a moderator shed light on the changing nature of…
Diversity increases among new faculty, staff, students
"There has been a noticeable increase in diversity of students and faculty over the last decade at Oswego State, according toa recently released academic affairs annual report. "Oswego State currently employs 63 people who are classified as underrepresented or non-U.S….
Protecting pearly whites
"Soda and energy drinks are the most commonly consumed beverages by adults in America, according to worldental.org; but most consumers are unaware of the dental and physical health concerns that come with every sip. ""On average, adolescent people drink up…
College officials continue to tackle campus drainage
"Jumping through puddles can be fun with a little light rain, but with the constant issue of ponding around campus, it has become an annoyance and a reoccurring problem. "The puddles in front of Hart Hall, Cooper Dining Hall, and…
Composting Initiative on hold
"The Campus Composting Initiative, started in 2008 to help Oswego State go "Laker green," has been put on hold since last semester, due to lack of student involvement. ""It has been tough to maintain a consistent schedule when students are…
School of Education to receive major facelift beginning in January
"Wilber and Park halls will undergo a $20 million facelift in January 2011 that will include new labs, enhanced classrooms and upgraded equipment. ""You got an older building that people want to have changed, that needs change," said Tom Simmonds,…
