Composting Initiative on hold
"The Campus Composting Initiative, started in 2008 to help Oswego State go "Laker green," has been put on hold since last semester, due to lack of student involvement. ""It has been tough to maintain a consistent schedule when students are…
School of Education to receive major facelift beginning in January
"Wilber and Park halls will undergo a $20 million facelift in January 2011 that will include new labs, enhanced classrooms and upgraded equipment. ""You got an older building that people want to have changed, that needs change," said Tom Simmonds,…
New regulations could impact shipping
"New environmental regulations set to increase control of ballast water treatment could have a major impact on ships entering Oswego Harbor. "These new regulations, proposed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, affect ships entering the waters west…
Hart program qualifies for General Education credit
Beginning this year, students who live in Hart Hall have a unique opportunity to fulfill their Western and Non-Western Civilization General Education (Gen. Ed.) requirements. The Hart Hall International Studies Course (IST), which has been available to students for several…
Greek restaurant opens in Oswego
Telly’s, a pizzeria with a Grecian twist, is the latest restaurant to come to Oswego. The business relocated from Scriba , NY, and now sits on the corner of Baylis Street and State Route 104, located within walking distance for…
Dying for acceptance
By now you have probably heard of Tyler Clementi, the Rutgers University student who killed himself last week by jumping off the George Washington Bridge after his roommate broadcast a live feed of him having sex with another man over…
Bears stun sluggish Lakers
Coming off a shocking 2-1 overtime upset over SUNY Plattsburgh on Friday, Oct. 1, the Oswego State men’s soccer team found itself on the opposite side of a stunning result on Saturday, losing 2-0 to SUNY Potsdam. Potsdam’s Chris Mack…
Mascot search on hold, no plans to continue
Oswego State continues to be without a mascot, and that does not appear to be changing any time soon. "I am not sure that this can be brought to fruition soon," Athletic Director Tim Hale said. "I think it could…
Freshmen retention rates rising
Retention rates of freshmen students in poor academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or below) have increased since the school implemented the mid term pilot, first year advisement and academic success workshops, according to a report released in August 2010 by…
Student voter registration a challenge for Oswego
The New York State elections will take place on Nov. 2 and many Oswego State students remain unregistered and uninformed. Coordinator of Civic Engagement Nola Heidlebaugh estimated that roughly 1,360 Oswego State students were registered to vote on campus in…
