Penfield Library aims to renovate first floor by next semester
A plan to renovate the first floor of Penfield Library is being finalized this semester. One of the primary objectives of the project is to move the Writing Center from its third floor office to the ground floor, allowing students…
Lakeside suspect remains in custody
Three University police officers were physically assaulted while investigating a suspicious person near Waterbury Hall on Friday, Sept. 4. Joshua Patterson, 24 of 104 W. Cayuga St. was arrested and charged with 15 counts, including one count of disorderly conduct…
SA student activity fee increased
Oswego State students have noticed an increase in their mandatory student activity fee this semester. The student activity fee has risen from $97 to $110. Matthew Peters, the Student Association Director of Finance, said SA has a $1.6 million budget…
Enrollment shows increase in diversity
Oswego State’s ethnic diversity population has risen from 26 percent to 31 percent within the last year, according to the 2015 Oswego State freshman class profile. “It is a result of our recruitment in more diverse, populated areas and cities…
The Ferris Wheel opens despite obstacles
For five years, Hurricanes bar was an established and popular nightlife attraction among Oswego State students. Opening in 2010, the bar and dance club was located on Water St. across from WaterStreet Café and Old City Hall. This summer, in…
Six oswego locals saved in rescue mission
Within the past month, there have been a total of six rescues at the Oswego harbor breakwall.On Aug. 5, Oswego Fire Department’s Marine One rescue boat pulled six people to safety after they became stranded due to the exceptionally…
Waterbury Hall re-opens after renovations
If you search “Waterbury Hall” on the Oswego State website, you’ll find the hall, according to students, described as having a friendly and positive atmosphere with a close-knit community, and it seems this environment has been preserved with the new…
Oswego mayoral public debate to be held this coming October
Oswego County legislator Amy Tresidder will contend with Republican opponent William Barlow, in a public debate this fall. Tresidder, a mother of five and county resident for over 30 years, will serve as Oswego’s first female Democratic candidate. She hopes…
Administration issues campus-wide safety alert, later modifies notice
Oswego State administration issued a safety notice on August 23 raising awareness to an unknown suspect involved in a sexual harassment case. Three days later, the college revised its original statements. Oswego State reported that a freshman female resident of…
Individualized restrooms debut on lakeside
When renovations for Waterbury Hall were announced last fall, individualized bathrooms were an amenity of the future. Now, students are acquainted with the renovated design. “I haven’t heard any complaints about the bathrooms, it’s all been very positive,” Richard Kolenda,…
