Exotic snacks available to local community at new downtown store
SNAX, a new downtown storefront that sells exotic snacks, hosted its grand opening ceremony on April 7. SNAX’s products range from gummy Skittles and peach-flavored Kit Kats to calamari squid-flavored potato chips and Japanese soda. Graham Barney, the owner, said…
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…
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…
