Not A False Alarm
"There have been nearly as many pulled fire alarms in residence halls in 2010 as there were in the past three years combined, according to University Police reports. "As of Nov. 11, there have been 18 false alarms reported on…
Bed bugs found in Seneca Hall
"Fifteen rooms in Seneca Hall were affected this week by an outbreak of bed bugs. One room in the residence hall had a confirmed case of the insects, said Julie Blissert, director of Public Affairs. "The adjacent rooms will be…
New parking regulations to start in spring
"Starting in Spring 2011, residential students will only be allowed to park within the confines of a specific zone—East, Center or West—based on their hall of residence. The changes are part of a zoning parking project launched during Wednesday’s parking…
No suspects identified in West Campus Exit sign thefts
"Exit signs have been stolen from Onondaga Hall and Cayuga Hall on several different occasions this semester and will lead to Class A misdemeanors for those charged. "The first reported incident occurred on Oct. 13 at 7:45 a.m. in Onondaga…
Web Exclusive – The Word of Troy
Last Week’s Record: 8-5 Season Record: 66-51 What were they thinking? That’s the question I found myself asking on numerous occasions during this past week’s action. I understand that during last week’s edition I said that this week’s column would…
Oswego Reads unites campus and town through common book
Oswego Reads, an organization that has been around for roughly a year, aims to create a community reading experience for the enjoyment of all ages across Oswego. Associate Provost Rameen Mohammadi, who sits on the committee, said Oswego Reads is…
Top charities report decline in donations
Six of the nation’s top 10 charities reported a decrease in donations for 2009, and do not expect numbers to improve by the end of the year, according to an article in The Chronicle of Philanthropy. The United Way, The…
Oswego among best business schools in U.S.
Oswego State has been named in the Princeton Review’s "The Best 300 Business Schools: 2011 edition" for its Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business-accredited programs which includes the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. MBA Program Director Tammie Sullivan,…
Oswego State discussing forming mental health awareness group
A mental health awareness club, Active Minds, may be coming to the Oswego State campus before the end of this semester. If approved, the club will help shed light on mental illness. Maria Grimshaw-Clark, a counselor at Oswego State and…
Social networking utilized by OSU faculty
Social networking and other forms of new media have had an impact on society, including college education. Several departments at Oswego State have begun to integrate new forms of media into their educational approach. Fritz Messere, the dean of the…
