The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 26, 2024

News

SUNY Oswego emergency response agencies prepare for visitor influx

The 2024 total solar eclipse on April 8 is expected to bring a lot of buzz to the city of Oswego, as well as SUNY Oswego’s campus. With a high number of people expected to view the eclipse from Oswego’s…

University hosts discussion panel on Israel, Palestine

SUNY Oswego recently hosted a panel discussion, “Making Sense of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict,” on March 26 in Lanigan Hall, featuring four professors.  The panel included communication studies professors Jason Zenor and Arvind Diddi, history professor Murat Yasar and political science…

Oswego students organize protest, memorial, denounce Palestine violence

Student organizations hosted two events this week to condemn violence in Palestine. Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted the first event of the week, a memorial for the lives lost in Palestine. The event aimed to “acknowledge and pay tribute to…

Zonta Club of SUNY Oswego rallies at City Hall for reproductive rights

On March 23, The Zonta Club of Oswego held a demonstration in the Civic Plaza in front of City Hall. The club is a part of Zonta International, an organization that has made its mission, according to the Zonta District…

City of Oswego prepares ahead of total solar eclipse next month

A window decal of a smiling moon covering the sun greets pedestrians walking past Man in the Moon Candies in Oswego. Around it reads, “ECLIPSE! APRIL 8TH.” To the right of it is a small advertisement for a collectible poster…

Renowned graphic designer visits university, advises aspiring students 

On March 20, renowned graphic design professional Debbie Millman arrived at SUNY Oswego to talk about her experiences regarding her life and the struggles leading to her involvement as a voice in the design industry. She has many accomplishments, most…

New York State to prioritize mental health, eating disorder support following pandemic

New York State has introduced legislation that would implement a course of study on the prevention of eating disorders in schools. This is a reaction to teen mental health struggles caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, legislative struggles have caused…

Fire services on campus to remain in effect for semester  

The Town of Oswego’s volunteer fire department is continuing services on campus for the time being, countering recent reports that sparked concern among the campus community. Robert Lighthall, fire commissioner of the Oswego Town’s volunteer fire department, said that there…

Professors respond to debate on using AI to teach creative writing

The controversy over using artificial intelligence (AI) for creative writing has sparked debate in the literary world. At SUNY Oswego, the creative writing faculty are a small example of this split over whether to include AI in their lessons. Stephanie…

Mental health affects students long after school shootings occur

Where gun violence seeps into schools throughout the U.S., it can oppress the minds of students who experience it.  There have been at least 98 active shooter incidents and 397 people killed in school shootings since the Columbine High School…