The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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University Police increase bike patrols on campus

Oswego State’s University Police and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Board are emphasizing the enforcement of traffic laws that apply to cyclists on college campuses. Officer cyclists will be issuing warnings and citations to students riding bikes who are not obeying…

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Interim provost sets sights on strengthening academics

Susan Coultrap-McQuin, the former provost and vice president for Academic Affairs of Oswego State, left her position over the summer and was replaced by interim Lorrie Clemo. Coultrap-McQuin held her former position of provost for six years, leaving the position…

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Frozen feasts prepare easily but lack human warmth

On a recent trip to Price Chopper to pick up a few necessities, I allowed my curiosity to take over and examine the carts of those around me. Certainly I am not the only one guilty of such an act….

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Recent rallies reveal liberals

America, land of the free and the home of the brave. If we continue on the path this administration is taking us down, we will need to make an alteration. Obama, his administration, as well as the progressive leftists in…

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Pressing ‘dislike’ on Facebook for now

I used to love Facebook. Back when a Facebook poke might lead to some real pokes and strokes, those were the days. If you wanted to know what people were doing for the weekend and where the popping party was…

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Oswego State overpowers Alfred in four-set match

The Oswego State women’s volleyball team was clicking on all cylinders against Alfred University on Saturday afternoon, as the Lakers cruised to a 3-1 victory at Max Ziel Gymnasium. The Lakers improved their record to 6-13 on the year with…

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Finding felicity in 15 percent

When I was 16, I undertook a strict regime of meditation in an effort to sort out the universe and become enlightened. At the end of the day, I would plop down on the floor with a blue cushion and…

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Long waits as hospitals loses sense of urgency

Do me a favor: give the Oswego Hospital’s emergency room a call and ask how long the wait is. You’ll probably hear something along the lines of a three or four-hour wait. How can this be? An emergency is defined…

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Letters to the editor

Letter 1 From Alan Christopherson, Junior, English major: Once again, Lori Moreth has shown her blatant disregard for facts and research in her opinion column, "Liberals Crowd Out God With PC." Lori, I get it. You’re a conservative who loves…

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Club hockey team ready for new season; sets lofty goals

The Oswego State men’s club hockey team will play their home opener on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. against Syracuse University. After one-goal losses in each of their first two road games, the team is eager to win their…