by Ilyssa Weiner

Oswego, NY- Spring is finally here in Oswego State. The first day of the new season was on Monday. However, spring fever isn’t the only thing increasing on campus. There’s also spring allergies.

Mary Walker Health Center Director Angie Brown says cold and allergy complaints are very common this time of year.

“It is a pretty common complaint we see…especially this time of year,” Brown said.

The spring allergy season usually starts in early March. However, the fluctuating weather on campus recently may have caused some people’s allergies to start sooner.

Allergies are usually caused by pollen floating in the air. When it’s breathed in, it will cause a reaction inside your body.

”That’s why your body does the sneezing and the coughing and the runny nose because it’s actually trying to get that outta there. It’s an irritant,” she said.

To prevent allergies from getting worse Brown advises students to keep their windows closed and get rid of any dust they may have in their room. She says that if students are really bothered by allergies, he or she should take medication such as antihistamine to prevent anything severe from happening.

Each student’s allergic reactions are different and Brown says each student’s treatment of the allergy will be different as well.

Mary Walker Health Center is open Mon.-Fri. from 8:30AM-4 PM.

by Michael Allchin

Oswego, NY- The 11th annual St. Baldrick’s Day in Oswego County took place on Mar. 26 at the Lake Ontario Event and Conference Center. Participants of the event shaved their heads and donated their hair to cancer patients.

With the help of various volunteers and supervisors, the event raised a large portion of money for cancer research all over the world. Donations are spread out to various hospitals worldwide and are provided to the world’s top cancer researchers so they can find ways to cure kids with cancer. The event in Oswego raised more than $37,000.

Event Coordinator John Sheffield says he is proud to see the county come together to donate.

“This event restores my faith in humanity,” he said. “I have found that the people who often have the least to give are the ones with the most generous hearts.”

The Oswego State men’s lacrosse team and Oswego Firefighters are some of the organizations who donated money and volunteered their time.

To donate, go to St. Baldrick’s website or call (888) 899-2253.

By Brittany Cairns, WTOP10-TV

This past weekend was filled with both Oswego State Men’s and Women’s ice hockey.

On Friday night, the men’s team was led by the seniors at Morrisville State with Shawn Hulshof, Alex Botten and Matt Galati all contributing goals in the 4-1 win. Playing on their home ice last night, Matt Galati was back at it again as he scored the first goal of the game. That goal led up to the first teddy bear toss in Oswego history and was the first of many for the team as they went on to win 8-1. With the wins, the number one ranked team in the country is now 9-0 overall and 7-0 in the SUNYAC. Their next game will be played in Fredonia on Friday.

On the women’s side, the Lakers played a two game series at home against Canton. Powered by a five goal second period and goals from seven different players, the team rolled to a 10-0 victory Friday night. On Saturday, the women continued their winning streak as senior Alexa Aramburu and junior Olivia Ellis each had a goal and two assists. With the 6-1 victory, the seventh nationally ranked team improves to 11-1 and will take on Hamilton at home on Friday.