Bernice A. King speaks at Oswego State MLK Celebration
Rev. Bernice A. King, the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., hopes Oswego State can build upon her father’s legacy. Since 1986 Oswego State has held more than a dozen Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. “It doesn’t require another Martin…
Penfield Library displays first floor renovations
With renovations over the winter session, Penfield Library opened their doors for the new semester displaying first floor renovations. Two major changes were the writing center being relocated and updating the lobby to have a open and more attractive look….
Administrators ban hover boards across campus after reports of fires, injuries in U.S.
Oswego State is one of over 30 college campuses and universities across the country that have banned the use and storage of hoverboards. A little over a week before classes for the spring semester started, students were notified by various…
Impact of Paris attacks felt at home
On Nov. 13, at least 129 people were killed in Paris, France in a series of terrorist attacks. Many communities are now showing solidarity toward France, including Oswego State. Landmarks around the world lit up in blue, white and red,…
Students respond to new Homecoming tradition
This week, Oswego State students reflected on their first homecoming in more than 40 years with memories of rainbow snow cones, Hoffman hot dogs and cheering on the Lakers during the Whiteout game. “I think this year’s homecoming was a…
Tyler Hall renovations near completion
For most Oswego State students, Tyler Hall has not always been surrounded by a fence. The progress of its renovations hit a turning point as the building nears its scheduled opening in fall 2016. “We are putting things back together,”…
Scholar chooses Oswego State for research
Fulbright scholar Chong-Jin Oh of the Republic of Korea has discovered Oswego State as a “remote” and family-friendly abode for his 10-month Fulbright visiting scholar experience. “Fulbright is one of the most prestigious scholarship grants,” Oh said. “As a…
Oswego State president elected as AASCU chairperson for 2017
Oswego State President Deborah Stanley was elected the 2017 chair of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ board of directors on Oct. 27. AASCU is an organization of over 400 public colleges and universities, ranging in size from…
Life on campus: Then and now
Cellphones, credit cards, computers, cars and condos. According to alum Jack James, these are “the five C’s” that make up the major differences between life on campus now and when James went to Oswego State in 1962. “To think about…
Homecoming return inspires Oswego State campus pride
As students and faculty continue their daily routine, Oswego State celebrates its first Homecoming in over 40 years. The week’s activities kicked-off with Oswego’s Got Talent on Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Hewitt Union Ballroom. The host, Director of…
