Three organizations lose top tier status, funding
The Student Association Senate voted 13-2 in favor of a budget bill Tuesday that set the agenda for funding clubs in the next academic year, and this year’s bill excluded several large Tier III organizations. The Black Student Union (BSU)…
Students examining college faith
I am an Atheist. Readers who are familiar with my work as the President of the Secular Student Alliance are aware of this. I mention this because I feel that my beliefs give me a unique perspective on the state…
Sheldon Hall to undergo restorations
Oswego State looks to the future, with numerous exterior renovations on the way for the historic Sheldon Hall. The college has started work on a $10 million preservation project aimed at updating and restoring many key elements of Sheldon Hall….
First jobs scarce while experience remains essential
There comes a time in every student’s life when they realize that college eventually comes to an end, and the so-called "real world" begins. It is a very scary time for every college student. It is depressing to face: parties…
Technology generation may forfeit advantages of Luddite predecessors
Every Tuesday afternoon, I go to my mailbox and open a letter from my mother. It tells me about what’s happening at home, how things are, and what I am missing while I am away at school. After I finish…
Bookstore offers rentals to students
The campus bookstore is now offering Oswego State students the option of renting their textbooks for the semester. College Book Store Director Susan Raby said the renting of textbooks began as a trial period the Fall semester and was extended…
Civility initiative aims to improve campus organization relationships
Mike Paestella, assistant director for Student Organization Services, has seen the absence of civility as a growing problem amongst student organizations on the Oswego State campus in recent years. Paestella has been disappointed with the way some students in campus…
U.P. reports nearly 400 percent increase marijuana arrests
There was a 386.4 percent increase of oncampus marijuana arrests in 2010. Oswego State’s University Police Department recorded 228 marijuana arrests last year., up from 59 made in 2009. The months with the highest numbers of arrests were October, 63,…
Remembering Kathy Budd
"I had a lot of respect for her, she was always a very dedicated teacher," junior graphic design major Chris Downey said. "She gave us a lot of freedom with how to approach our projects and gave us an honest…
Classic comedy comes to campus
To kick off the spring semester, ARTSwego brought comedian Dan Kamin to Oswego State for a week of workshops, class presentations and performances. Kamin has performed all over the world, most recently in parts of Asia, including Taiwan and Malaysia….
