Youth solitary confinement evokes change
Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney has effectively enacted changes that relocated all 16 and 17 year olds held at the Onondaga County Correctional facility in Jamesville to the Justice Center in Syracuse as of Oct. 19. This came in response…
Photography project frames Oswego’s past
Hundreds of images from Oswego’s history have been collected by Oswego State students and staff who plan on displaying 15 of these community visuals in an upcoming showcase. The Found Negatives project is a collection of images from the 1960s…
Diversity drives Media Summit
Five professionals in the media industry came together as panelists on stage in the Sheldon Ballroom to discuss diversity in the media. Moderated by Student Association President Christopher Collins-McNeil, the 11th Dr. Lewis B. O’Donnell Media Summit, titled “A Mile…
Preacher sparks debate, controversy
This report is from 2015. For the 2019 article on Jesse Morrell’s visit to Oswego State, go here. A group of students gathered around a lone traveling preacher on Monday afternoon on the Oswego State campus. The man, Jim Deferio,…
Non-traditonal students increase nationally
U.S. Army veteran Robert Lee won six commendation medals for guarding Fort Drum, 23 years ago. In two years, Lee will attain his next honor: a college degree. “I don’t think there’s words to express how good it will feel,”…
West Pierhead Lighthouse seeks funding for upcoming restorations
The West Pierhead Lighthouse Restoration Project is seeking funding for renovation proposals this upcoming year. Last Tuesday night, the Common Council in the city of Oswego authorized Community Development Director Mary Vanouse submitted an application to Assemblyman Will Barclay’s office…
Nation-wide school shootings spark Oswego State administration response
On Oct. 1 at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, a gunman shot and killed nine people. On Oct. 9, another fatal shooting occurred at Texas Southern University in which one person was killed and one injured. And in nearby Syracuse…
Bark for Life raises funds for cancer research
More than $200 was raised for the American Cancer Society on Saturday, Oct. 10. Students from around campus and the community gathered with their dogs to participate in Bark for Life. Colleges Against Cancer, an Oswego State organization, hosted the…
“I Am Oz” Campaign, Ozfest receives awards from SUNY related to diversity
Over the past year Oswego State has made an effort to spread awareness of multiple cultures and backgrounds on campus. Last week, “I Am Oz” and Ozfest received recognition from SUNY for outstanding programming. According to SUNY, awards are given…
City common council restricts bus night activity
After several noise complaints were directed to Oswego City Councilor Francis Enwright, he is set to restrict large buses in the first District. “I have the attorney working on it right now,” Enwright said. “By limiting the number of passengers,…
