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Syracuse University offers mumps vaccine
by Josh Holfoth
SYRACUSE, N.Y.– Syracuse University is offering a boost in the m-m-r vaccine, as the number of mumps cases continues to grow. 4,000 more vaccines for mumps are being made available to students, after 27 confirmed cases of the mumps on the Syracuse campus.
Onondaga county health commissioner, Dr. Indu Gupta says that the outbreak is still spreading, as 2 other confirmed cases of the mumps have popped up in Onondaga County but the outbreak is mainly on the university campus. The vaccine is expected to help contain and eliminate the outbreak but officials that it is not a replacement for the everyday precautions people should take to avoid the disease.
Mumps is contagious and spreads through saliva and respiratory secretions, so people are urged to avoid sharing drinks or utensils and mouth to mouth contact. SUNY Oswego had a case of the mumps in September of last year but it did not lead to level of outbreak that Syracuse University is experiencing now.
Vaccines will be free for Syracuse students and the University is holding a 2 day vaccination event on Thursday and Friday this week.
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SUNY Oswego celebrates Earth day with “Shining Waters” clean-up
OSWEGO, NY — Earth Day 2019 marked a time of service for SUNY Oswego. Students from all across campus had united to take part in the “Shining Waters” Lakeside clean-up in celebration of the preservation of the earth. The Department of Community Services had sponsored the Lakeside cleanup, which took place at the very edge of Lake Ontario itself. Students collected trash and non-recyclables on the ground to dispose of and help to make a difference on campus.
“I feel like a lot of more people need to get involved, it needs to be put out there more,” student David Hagen said. “It’s actually pretty good that we’re actually helping our environment on its most important day.”
SUNY Oswego has already attempted to promote sustainability and proper disposal of materials on campus. The students hope that those on and off campus can still contribute to improving the campus community and the world for the better.
“We can all do, like, little cleanups like this. Like, this only takes about an hour to clean up just a little bit,” student Kristie Reitz said. “There’s parts in Oswego that need cleaning up that other students may not know about. Everybody could just do a little bit in their own area and that’ll make a big difference.”
For more information about sustainability on campus at SUNY Oswego, visit oswego.edu/sustainability.
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Women’s hockey remains undefeated, begin conference play
This past weekend the women’s hockey team started conference play and looked to continue their winning streak.
On Friday, the team had their first of two games vs. Chatham. This was the first ECAC West play for both teams. Just a little over two minutes into the game, Brennan Butler scored a short-handed goal and put the Lakers on the board. Chatham would tie the game in the second period. Alexa Aramburu would score the game-winning goal for the Lakers. The Lakers took game one by the score of 2-1.
On Saturday, the team had their second game vs. Chatham. In front of the homecoming crowd, the Lakers would get their first shoutout win of the year by defeating Chatham 6-0. The team combined to have three power play goals with Olivia Ellis providing two of those goals.
After this weekend of play, the Lakers improved to 4-0 on the year and 2-0 in the conference. The Lakers will play Cortland at home on Saturday and Sunday.
