The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Mar. 8, 2025

The Oswegonian

Lakers punch ticket to second NCAA tournament in 3 seasons

By Spencer Bates The Oswego State men’s basketball team has conquered the SUNYAC following a championship win at home against SUNY Oneonta. The Lakers and Max Ziel Gymnasium played host to the SUNYAC semifinals and finals over the days Feb….

Men’s hockey heading west for SUNYAC championship

The Oswego State men’s hockey team is heading back to the SUNYAC Championship game once again after a win over SUNY Cortland Wednesday night on home ice.  The 4-0 win sends Oswego State back to the championship game of the…

Lakers women’s hockey fall in SUNYAC semi’s

By Alexander Abramovich After an above-par season, the Oswego State women’s hockey team lost a hard-fought 1-0 game in the NEWHL semifinal to SUNY Cortland. The Lakers played tough the whole game, both teams were held scoreless throughout the first…

From my desk: The Editor-in-Chief’s column

By Brandon Ladd WTOP-10 TV continued its excellence with its last hockey broadcast of the season on March 2. The broadcast featured the SUNYAC men’s hockey Semifinal matchup between the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons and the Oswego State Lakers. The…

State of the Union opportunity to uphold democratic ideals

By Abigail Connolly Tues. March 1, President Joe Biden gave the annual State of the Union Address, the first one to occur in person since the beginning of the pandemic.  This was a historic address, not only for the context…

Tully’s Tenders Rebuttal

By Ethan Stinson Tully’s Good Times’ claim that they serve “The Best Chicken Tenders on Earth” may seem like a baseless marketing ploy to some consumers. However, those who take the time to try the restaurant’s signature dish may find…

Controversial “Army Combat Fitness Test” emerges

By Ashton Becker A recent report has claimed the U.S. Army’s leaked plan to implement the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) this April. This controversial test was introduced in 2019, but has yet to be used for any purpose besides…

Russia launches invasion of Ukraine, what is to gain?

By Thomas Clark As of Feb. 21, Russia officially declared two self-proclaimed states in Ukraine as separate from the country of Ukraine. Three days later, Russia started its invasion of the nation, sending tanks in through the Belarus border and…

Tears for Fears makes triumphant return with retro new album

Hold onto your hats, new wave and pop rock fans. Tears for Fears is back with a new album after 17 years.  “The Tipping Point,” released Feb. 25, is the band’s first album since its reconciliation album “Everybody Loves a…

New Coheed and Cambria single combines best parts of past

By Connor LaLone Coheed and Cambria (“A Favor House Atlantic”) has never attempted to confine itself to a particular genre or style, and instead consistently produces a unique and unmistakable sound. Since the group’s formation in 1995, frontman Claudio Sanchez…