Valentine’s Day gifts go to the extreme
Valentine’s Day, a holiday destined for couples to remind them of their love for one another- and perhaps the loneliest day for singles- draws near. Dinner reservations at restaurants are made, and dates are set to see the latest chick…
February provides low-quality entertainment
I have never been fond of the month of February. Of the 12 months, February is the one that offers the least in terms of cultural contributions. When other people say they hate February, they usually only point to Valentine’s…
Finding serenity in reality T.V.
I promised myself I would never watch it. A T.V. show embracing every Jersey stereotype imaginable? No way would I stoop to that level and watch my beloved state exploited and made fun of. But then I saw the first…
How to land a date in two days
It’s Friday and you’re panicked. I don’t mean just a little worried or carelessly uneasy; right now you’re in sheer existential terror. There are two days until Valentine’s Day and you’re single. Again. How could you let this happen again?…
Staff Editorial – Saving money at what cost?
We all agree that saving a buck or two is never a bad thing. But for New York State and its current fiscal situation, saving a few billion bucks is needed just to make it through the next year. We…
Women’s Center presentation covers sexual torture of women abroad
Oswego State Students are talking the complicated issue of female genital mutilation. On Feb. 9 Oswego State’s Women’s Center had a presentation and showed a movie on the topic. The movie depicted the story of one woman in Africa who…
Students, city residents come out for ‘Warm Up Oswego’
Half-naked Neanderthals raced down West First Street on Feb. 6 during the fifth annual Warm-Up Oswego festival in downtown Oswego. The Neanderthals part of the costume sled race were one of the many activities going on all day Saturday at…
Collins thriving athletically, academically as rare three sport athlete
Managing school and playing one sport at the same time can be a challenge, but for Oswego State sophomore Kelly Collins, that challenge includes school and three different sports. These sports include field hockey, women’s ice hockey and women’s lacrosse….
Carapella’s strong performance at invitational leads to Athlete of Week
Besting your own accomplishments is sometimes a tough thing to do. It is necessary to go above and beyond just to get that extra boost. Indoor Track and Field athlete AJ Carapella’s success on the track has earned him Athlete…
Oswego State student represents country in roller hockey
She doesn’t care if you’ve never heard of roller hockey. It’s all Oswego State senior Shilo Schmelcher has ever known. Schmelcher started skating at only 11 months old in her father’s rink in Utica, N.Y. Twenty years later, she led…
