By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant May seems like a long way away. But before you know it, you’ll be slipping into a cap and gown and walking the aisle to receive your diploma. Then what?…
Study: Teens Are Ditching Alcohol for Marijuana
A 20-year national US study shows a 245% increase in use of marijuana Adolescent cannabis abuse has increased 245% since 2000 in the U.S., while alcohol abuse has steadily declined over the same period. That’s…
Have a Job Interview Coming Up?
Career coach and Oswego alum shares what you need to know By Ken Sturtz [caption id="attachment_1132" align="alignright" width="300"] Mary Buske[/caption] Interviewing for jobs can be a confusing and nerve-wracking experience, especially if you don’t have…
Scam Alert: 6 Scams for College Students to…
One tactic that has been used to get a student’s personal information is a phishing email that claims to be from the school’s “financial department.” College students spend money on tuition payments and school supplies as…
Student Loans Forgiveness Still in Limbo
Supreme Court expected to hear arguments on the case Feb. 28 By David Nadelle While the fate of borrowers’ loan repayments remains in limbo until the end of February, experts are waiting with apprehension of what an…
Local Economy Needs Workers
Experts: It’s a great time to look for jobs in Central New York By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Hottest Sectors in CNY: Accommodation and food services Health care and social assistance Transportation and warehousing Professional and…
Shineman Planetarium Offers Programs During Winter, Spring
By Mary Beth Roach Those who are fascinated by the skies won’t want to miss the shows being offered at the Shineman Planetarium, located at the Shineman Center on the SUNY Oswego campus. Every …
Flexibility, Faculty Key to New SUNY Oswego IPS…
[caption id="attachment_1110" align="alignright" width="300"] Emily Spath hopes to earn her IPS degree in December 2023, then continue into the SUNY Oswego master’s in school counseling program to ultimately realize the dream of becoming a school…
More Education or Start Working?
Getting a higher degree may yield a higher salary but also a higher student debt. Is it worth it? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Student with Salary - Median Weekly GED - $820 Associate degree - …