The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Dec. 23, 2024

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Oswego County among least healthy counties in New York, according to report

Oswego County is ranked one of the least healthy counties in New York, according to a report by County Health Rankings and Roadmaps (CHR&R), a program by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. In 2023, CHR&R ranks Oswego County…

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Quest allows students to showcase research

First launched in 1980 under the direction of Dr. Helen Bohmer Daly, Quest at SUNY Oswego stands as both an annual day-long gathering for the free exchange of academic knowledge and ideas between students and faculty members, and a nearly…

Humans can be cute sometimes

When humans are not committing felonies like armed robbery, kidnapping or homicide, they have more appropriate habits that can be perceived as cute.  The following traditions, habits and tendencies are what makes a human being value life.  Birthdays: One of…

Throwing away food is hurting our planet

It is common knowledge that humans contribute to climate change. When we think about how we contribute to it, it is easy to think of fossil fuels, deforestation or manufacturing. However, I do not think people think about how much…

Editor-in-Chief’s column: The high toll of investigation

At the beginning of this semester, myself and Abigail Conpropst, the managing editor, received identical copies of an anonymous letter. Three months later, that letter was still impacting my daily life, though I hope that after this week everything will…

Protesters may have proven Trump’s point

The protest preceding Cherise Trump’s speech at the Marano Campus Center auditorium did more to hurt the trans community than it did to protect them.  At 6 p.m. on April 5, the area near the auditorium hosted more students standing…

Oswego State golf bounced back big in Empire 8 Championships

Coming off a tough weekend at the Hershey Cup two weeks ago, the Oswego State golf team looked to rebound in Pennsylvania at the Empire 8 Spring Championships.  Shooting the lowest first-round scores for the Lakers would be sophomores Tyler…

Oswego State player profile: Fiona Higgins

At SUNY Oswego softball games, often the first thing you will hear from the Lakers dugout is the voice of Fiona Higgins.  As an outspoken leader, the senior has compiled a successful college career full of various awards, recognitions and…

Oswego State softball drops five-straight games, sit towards bottom of SUNYAC standings

It was not a strong doubleheader for Lakers softball on April 19 as Oswego State fell to Clarkson University in two nonconference meetings. The first game was a high-scoring thriller, with the Golden Knights beating the Lakers 7-5.  The Golden…

Oswego State baseball drops three-straight games, still sit in third place in SUNYAC

Oswego State men’s baseball is looking to get back to winning ways after suffering three losses in a row. This past weekend they beat St. John Fisher University (SJFU) just once in the three-game series. More recently, the Lakers lost…