By Nick Schmidt,
This past week, Lakers defender Kate Randazzo earned herself the NEWHL player of the week. Randazzo tallied four assists in Friday’s 5-0 rout of New England College. On Saturday, Randazzo netted the overtime game winner against Castleton with 39 seconds left in the overtime period. Randazzo and the Lady Lakers return to the ice this Saturday to take on Elmira College.
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Taco Bell Grand Opening
OSWEGO, NY— The time has finally come. Oswego’s own Taco Bell has finally opened and with promotions to celebrate.
On Wednesday morning, locals attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting for the fast-food chains new location. The new addition to Oswego’s dining options has taken about 6 months to construct, and after numerous delays caused by weather conditions a gas pipe running through the property has finally opened on October 30. The marketing director, Jessica Woodburn has been waiting for this moment.
“So I think that everyone here in Oswego has known that this has been a long time coming we’ve been working diligently to find a location and due to situations out of our control,” said Woodburn. “We had a couple of locations fall through but then we were able to get this fantastic location on George Street. We’re excited we’re finally open people have been very patient and we think that today is just going to be a phenomenal opening day.”
A familiar face was seen at the grand opening, Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow.
“Well it’s great to finally have Taco Bell in Oswego. We had a many years ago and it left Oswego, but now it’s back and it’s finally here and we’re so excited. There’s a huge demand here in the city. Between people in the SUNY community and people who just overall love Taco Bell and are tired of driving to Fulton or North Syracuse to get it. I think they’ll do really well and we’re happy to have them,” said Barlow.
Some of their favorite Taco Bell orders?
“Chicken Quesadilla with a Mountain Dew,” said Woodburn.
As for Mayor Barlow, “I like the box of tacos, the cinnamon twists, and then the Baja Blast which I think you can only get at Taco Bell.”
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The Wizard of Oz
by Abby Elbannan, WTOP10-TV
OSWEGO, N.Y. – The Wizard of Oz is a classic production known across generations. Many know the story of the little girl from Kansas and the yellow brick road. What if all that is changed? What if instead of the yellow brick road there are train tracks, and instead of the traditional costumes it’s steampunk and edgy teenagers?
That’s exactly what to expect in Oswego State Theatre Department’s production this season. A twist where teenagers just like Dorothy set out on an adventure to rediscover themselves.
Despite the thematic differences, it will still include the same main idea and plot, including the same songs many know and love from the original.
The theme of hobos and train hopping is incorporated into the production. The train hopping is based on personal experiences had by the director. Her son was injured a few years ago while jumping off of a train. This theme of trying to find where you belong is reflected in both train hopping and Dorothy’s desires. They are trying to find where they belong in life or in other words their very own “magical yellow brick road”.
The show is celebrating the kick-off of the newly renovated Tyler Hall and Waterman Theatre. There is still one weekend left for audiences to follow the journey to Oz and witness the magic redefined.
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2nd Annual Business Symposium Panel Discussion
Official flyer for the event
On October 14, 2016 the Oswego Alumni Association, Inc. of State University of New York at Oswego had its second Annual Business Symposium Panel Discussion.
Questions were based off of topics like diversity, equity, and inclusion in business. Panelists discussed how diversity benefits a work environment, how to enhance inclusion in the workplace, and ways in which the panelists have faced diversity throughout their own careers.
According to recent academic research, diversity in the workplace makes a business stronger and more adaptable than organizations with employees of a single background.
“Programs set platforms for your organization’s brand but you still need to do your part to make it part of the business your diversity brand is just as important,” said Dennis Shuler, executive chairman of Kinetic Consulting and a 1978 Oswego graduate.
“Having a diverse management team within your business will benefit and enhance inclusion in the workplace,” said Melanie Littlejohn, regional executive director of National Grid.
Of 321 large global enterprises—companies with at least $500 million in annual revenue—surveyed in a Forbes study in 2011, 85 percent agreed or strongly agreed that diversity is crucial to improving innovation in the workplace.
“A business can benefit by the creativity aspects that the employees when they work together bring to the table,” said Jennifer Shropshire.
When it came to inclusion Harry Bronson said to take affirmative action should be recognized.
