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,…
S.A. stretches funds
The Student Association’s Tier II organization budget remains unchanged from last year; however, an additional 14 organizations are vying for a portion of the fund. Of those additional clubs, some are former Tier I’s, S.A.’s lowest designation of organizations, hoping…
Woodshed Tavern still for sale after 19 months
Despite a year and a half on the market and several price reductions, The Woodshed Tavern, a local bar and grill, located on George Washington Boulevard is still without an owner. William Galloway, broker and owner of Century 21 Galloway…
Machine topples outside Snygg
A sheeting and shoring machine fell over outside of Snygg Hall Thursday afternoon, emitting smoke which forced the building to be evacuated. A crew of three construction workers were drilling holes for sheeting and shoring when they hit unstable soil…
Roaches invade West Third apartments
On Sept. 7th, the tenants of 38 W. Third St., were ordered by the Administrative Services Committee of the Oswego Common Council to vacate the premises due to a cockroach infestation. Neighbors had complained at the Sept. 7 Council meeting…
Longboarding coasts onto campus
The Oswego State campus has found a new trend that is sweeping, or rolling, through its walkways. Students are abandoning their cars, bikes and scooters for longboards, essentially a surfboard with wheels. Longboarding, a variation of skateboarding, involves more speed…
Walk aims to increase suicide awareness
Oswego State will hold its first "Out of the Darkness" suicide prevention walk on Oct. 2, starting at 11 a.m. Over 100 people are currently participating in this walk and, together, have already raised over $5,000, which will be donated…
ALANA Conference examines diversity, equality, prejudice
Students of diverse cultures came together for an annual conference that included numerous interactive events designed to bring an understanding and appreciation to different groups of people at Oswego State. The African, Latino, Asian and Native American (ALANA) Student Leadership…
