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Oct. 10, 2024

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Paralympics Documentary Leaves a lot be Desired

For most, the Summer Olympics run from late July to early August, although not many are aware that coming right behind are the Paralympics, which stands for ‘parallel to the Olympics,’ a movement promoting sport for athletes with impairments.  A…

New Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion Song Ignites Conversation about Sexual Empowerment

Over a month ago, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion released their first collaboration together. “WAP” has been extremely successful yet controversial. The music video, which features several celebrities such as Kylie Jenner and upcoming artist Normani, equally contributed to…

Oswego Sub Shop employee tests positive for COVID-19

The Oswego Sub Shop announced in a Facebook post on Thursday afternoon that one of its part-time employees tested positive for COVID-19, as first reported by WTOP-10 TV’s Zac Case on Twitter. Sub Shop owner Bill Greene confirmed that the…

‘Abundance of caution’: Oswego State put on pause before 100 cases to contain spread

After the announcement from Oswego State President Deborah Stanley that in-person classes and extracurricular activities would be placed on pause for a 14-day period, Stanley, alongside SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras and Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow, held a press conference Friday…

Oswego State to enter 14-day pause of in-person classes due to COVID-19 numbers

With 82 positive COVID-19 cases toward the New York State 100-case threshold in only the first week, Oswego State officials have temporarily paused in-person classes for 14 days, starting Saturday, Sept. 19, according to an email sent from President Deborah…

‘This is our shot’: Oswego State places more restrictions, harsher penalties

After numerous concerns on Saturday about in-person classes at Oswego State despite 124 active cases, President Deborah Stanley has increased the severity of punishments and added several new measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 on-campus. With the guidelines set…

Oswego State classes to resume Monday despite high numbers

Despite 124 active COVID-19 cases at Oswego State, the school will still host in-person classes on Monday due to the interpretation of New York State’s guidelines. Oswego State’s first 14-day period lasted from Aug. 28 to Sept. 11, recording 82…

Sustainability efforts put on pause due to COVID-19

With current efforts to keep the campus at limited rates of COVID-19, and to remain sanitary and healthy, some are questioning the effects this may have on the environment and whether it is possible to be sustainable campus-wide. Since Oswego…

Funnelle to be used as quarantine housing

Oswego State President Deborah Stanley announced on Monday, Sept. 7, that Funnelle Hall will now be used to house additional students that need to be quarantined on campus due to COVID-19. The residence hall was recently renovated in the spring…

Campus sees spike in COVID-19 as classes continue

These past few months have been filled with confusion and fear about what the future of the Oswego State campus and education will look like amid COVID-19.  The campus looks a lot different this year, with masks, social distancing and…