Stairs to lakefront still functional, despite wear
"Access to the lakefront on the Oswego State campus could be a risk for students. "The condition of the two sets of stairs leading to the lakefront, one behind Johnson Hall and one behind Waterbury Hall, has become a topic…
Late Night an early success
"Late Night time changes made last semester and instituted in the fall have attracted an average of over 700 students a night, an increase of approximately 100 more students. "Dining Services made time changes to Late Night to better meet…
Racist graffiti in Oneida Hall raises concerns
"Inappropriate and child-like drawings covering the walls of the entire third floor of Oneida Hall were discovered by a Resident Assistant (R.A.) during a typical round of the floor on Sept. 17. "The RA said the drawings included figures from…
Swine flu no longer a threat for Oswego State students
"The H1N1 outbreak affected hundreds of Oswego State students last fall, but is no longer a serious threat this semester. ""I have been at Oswego for 37 years, and last fall was the scariest semester," said Jean M. Grant, coordinator…
Rice Creek to undergo renovation as part of Piez Construction Project
"Oswego State’s biological field station at Rice Creek Field is due for a $1.75 million to $2 million renovation, which is a part of the campus’s Piez Hall construction project. ""We will completely renovate the Rice Creek Station to address…
Green Party governor candidate visits Oswego State
"A third party candidate for New York governor paid a visit to campus Tuesday to stress the importance of energy independence and liberal economics. "Green Party candidate Howie Hawkins spoke to a crowd of about 20 people in Mahar’s fourth…
King Arthur’s closing its doors until new owner is found
"Local bar and steakhouse King Arthur’s will keep its doors closed indefinitely while it searches for new ownership. The current owner of the restaurant, Tony Pauldine, said that his company was always devoted to the development of downtown Oswego. King…
Auxilary Services director says Zipcar program successful
"Anyone who has ever passed by the parking lot located between Penfield Library and the Campus Center has probably noticed two shiny cars parked in reserved spots. The vehicles, a Toyota Matrix and a Toyota Prius are Zipcars. Zipcar is…
Parking tickets spark outrage, confusion for Village residents
"Many residents in The Village received $20 parking tickets Sept. 24 for not having a special Village parking sticker. "University Police’s Lieutenant Kevin Velzy said the high number of Village residents who did not get their "V" sticker may be…
State lowers faculty retirement age
"A state-wide early retirement incentive program is gaining popularity among Oswego State employees. "The program, offered to all New York state agencies, including the SUNY system, provides various benefits depending on the retirement plan employees belong to, said Nick Lyons,…
