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Americans owe it to veterans to keep remembering Nov. 11

What did you do Thursday? Most of the country would respond with some banter about work and errands. Most students at Oswego State would reply they went to classes and got some other work done. Only a few of us…

Archives Laker Review

Scream with Cradle of Filth

The highly anticipated release of Cradle of Filth’s 10th studio album has finally arrived. "Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa" is a dark tale about the mythical demoness Lilith mixed with gothic horror, medieval folklore, Greek mythology and occult themes; this fits…

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Raising concerns over ID access, safety

Home security; it’s one of the basic human needs. That peace of mind that comes from the certainty that our dwellings are protecting us from a cruel world outside—well, that is what turns any house, from your parent’s house to…

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Diving team aims to rebuild

"Oswego State’s diving team had a great season last year with three divers qualifying for the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships and its coach picking up a prestigious award. "Divers Shawn Merlin, Eric Messina and Eileen McMahon all made it…

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Wrestling program looking for continued success

"For the last 49 years, one name has been synonymous with Oswego State wrestling: Howard. "Mike Howard enters his 22nd season as the head coach of the team. Howard was an assistant with Oswego State for several seasons before the…

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Senior finishes career in style

"Senior forward Brittany Roetzer (Rayt-zer) had watched her freshman season pass by without much to celebrate about. "The Oswego State women’s field hockey team did not score its first goal until its fifth game. The Lakers finished the season with…

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Lack of industry means lack of jobs for Oswego County

"Oswego County experienced its second highest unemployment rate since 1992 in September 2010, with 8.8 percent of county residents unemployed. "Roger Evans, principal economist for the New York State Department of Labor in Syracuse, said there is one major factor…

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Reform of Tier II budget process passes

"Student Association passed the Budget Process Reanimation bill on Tuesday. The bill will not become law until S.A. President Steven DiMarzo signs it or senate overrides his veto. "The bill moves the Tier II budget process to the spring when…

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Campus concerned by popular alcoholic drink

"Alcoholic beverage Four Loko, has attracted attention from the media, attorneys general and campuses across the country. "There have been discussions about banning Four Loko on campus. Ted Winkworth of the LifeStyles Center thinks a campus ban would be a…

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‘Whiteout’ knockout

"Junior forward Ian Boots may have cemented his legacy with the Oswego State men’s ice hockey team despite having been with the team for less than a semester. "Boots’ late third-period goal helped the Lakers defeat archrival SUNY Plattsburgh, 5-3,…