Reported by: Conor Halton
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SUNY Oswego hosts Mardi Gras event
February 15, 2016
OSWEGO, NY: KAITLYN: MARDI GRAS, A CULTURAL CELEBRATION HAS A DEEPER MEANING THAN MOST ARE LEAD TO BELIEVE.
KIMBERLY SMITH/STUDENT EVENT COORDINATOR: “It’s important to understand how other cultures celebrate.
KAITLYN: THE CELEBRATION ESTABLISHED IN 1718 IN NEW ORLEANS BECAME A YEARLY RITUAL WHERE A;; GATHERED TO CELEBRATE WITH RICH FOOD, COLORFUL COSTUMES AND MUSIC BEFORE THE SEASON OF LENT BEGAN.
KIMBERLY SMITH/STUDENT EVENT COORDINATOR: “The purpose of the vent was to incorporate different cultures such as the Canadian Culture, the Hatian Culture, the Americanized New Orleans Culture and the Italian Culture. And it’s important to bring people together to see how others celebrate a very well known tradition such as Mardi Gras.”
KAITLYN: SUNY OSWEGO BOUGH THE CULTURE OF NEW ORLEANS TO THE MARANO CAMPUS CENTER WITH MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE. STUDENTS WERE GIVEN THE CHNACE TO LEARN ABOUT AND EXPERIENCE THE CULTURE RELATED TO THE CELEBRATION OF MARDI GRAS.
EARNEST WASHINGTON/DIRECTOR OF CAMPUS LIFE: “It’s definitely an educational event because of the different cultures attached to this event. Another one as the actual diversity and inclusion piece of it.”
KAITLYN: SUNY OSWEGO’S MARDI GRAS EVENT FEAUTURE NEW ORLEANS INSPIRED CUSINE, DECORATIONS AND MUSIC AND A PERFORMANCE FROM THE STEP TEAM TO REPRESENT THE DIVERSITY OF CULTURES.
KAITLYN: SUNY OSWEGO WILL CONTINUE TO HOST EVENTS SUCH AS MARDI GRAS TO INTRODUCE NEW CULTURES AND CUSTOMS TO STUDENTS; AN EDUCATIONAL AND FUN EXPERIENCE ALL IN ONE.
KAITLYN: KAITLYN GENARI REPORTING FOR WTOP 10 NEWS.
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Changes in the weather
Oswego, NY- For the last month there has been dramatic changes in Oswego’s weather. The fluctuations in weather have lead to snow, rain, 60 degree weather, and various other conditions. Rumors have been spiraling around campus that this change in weather has lead to many people getting sick. However, this rumor has been proven false.
“The reason you have a big flux in rhinoviruses like the common cold in the fall season, and in the spring season is because that’s just when it spreads the most. That’s when those viruses peak, ” WTOP-10 Chief Meteorologist Alec Zuch said. “And then, on top of that in the winter time that’s when flu is the most common. So it has nothing to do with temperature, it has more to do with you know, when that virus actually goes around.”
Several studies at universities across the United States have proven this statement to be true as well. Bacteria and viruses are the reasons for people’s illnesses. The cold temperature typically makes it easier for the bacteria and viruses to survive. Meanwhile, the warm weather lets allergens into the air more easily. These things have made it a great environment for both allergens and bacteria to survive. Plus, the elements Oswego has provided recently has not helped conditions either.
The Mary Walker Health Center is providing students with treatments for common cold like symptoms. If symptoms become more serious, it is advised that students see a doctor or another medical professional as soon as possible.
