City of Oswego hosts block party for eclipse featuring singer Jess Novak
The City of Oswego held a block party for the eclipse on April 7, featuring food, live music and games. The city held the event on West 1st Street, which spanned from West Bridge Street to West Oneida Street. At…
Solar eclipse watch party brings students, visitors outside Marano for entertainment
Crowds of people, from students to faculty and more, gathered on the grass next to the Marano Campus Center (MCC) to take in the total solar eclipse. The event was equipped with a live DJ that provided music for the…
Expectations for the solar eclipse were too high
Having high expectations for an event that is unpredictable will diminish the greatness of the event. During the spring semester there are usually two events that students look forward to: Whiteout Weekend and OzFest. However, this year, there was a…
Great decision: joining the eclipse class this year
This semester I have only been a part of one class, the special “Covering the Eclipse” class. The class has centered around the now passed total solar eclipse on April 8. We have spent the entire semester up until this…
Solar eclipse: conspiracy theories elicit mixed feelings
Following the appearance of a total solar eclipse on April 8, there has been a surge of conspiracy theories. Conspiracy theories serve as our ability to pick apart an event or situation by producing wild “answers” and conclusions that explain…
City of Oswego, university planning eclipse events
Both SUNY Oswego and the City of Oswego are gearing up for the eclipse happening April 8, with several events throughout the weekend. The City of Oswego is hosting two main events the weekend before the eclipse. April 6 is…
Eclipse provides inspiration to local artists, population
When the dance of the sun and moon begins, some artists look to the sky for inspiration. Both within and beyond Oswego, artists are using the eclipse as a way to create art. At Riverside Artisans, artist Bonnie Sommers hosted…
SUNY Oswego emergency response agencies prepare for visitor influx
The 2024 total solar eclipse on April 8 is expected to bring a lot of buzz to the city of Oswego, as well as SUNY Oswego’s campus. With a high number of people expected to view the eclipse from Oswego’s…
Oswegonian staff debate the excitement around eclipse
Mackenzie Shields: The semester has all been leading up to this: April 8, the day of the total solar eclipse. While for some, it may just be a day of canceled classes, for others, it is much more. Even if…
Eclipses in media: spaced-out flicks channeling moon mood, dude
Does the eclipse have you questioning how small and insignificant you are compared to the rest of the universe? Are you fascinated by what lies beyond? Or perhaps, is the science far too much and you need an escape? Whatever…
