**Storm Team 10 and WTOP-10 hope you have a healthy and great summer! We will see you in the fall!**
WEATHER HEADLINES:
Friday: 90% chance of thunderstorms today. Foggy. Temperatures 70F and reaching close to 80F away from the Great Lakes. Winds 5-10mph from the southwest.
Saturday: Cloudy start to the day with a less cloudy and more clear skied afternoon. Temperatures 60F-65F. Winds from the northwest 5-10mph.
Sunday: 70% chance of rain in the afternoon. Temperatures around 65F. Winds coming from the northeast at 5-10mph.
Highs for Today (Friday):
- Oswego: 68℉
- Fulton: 73℉
- Syracuse: 72℉
Lows Tonight:
- Oswego: 46℉
- Fulton: 48℉
- Syracuse: 52℉
Highs for Saturday:
- Oswego: 57℉
- Fulton: 63℉
- Syracuse: 65℉
Lows for Saturday:
- Oswego: 44℉
- Fulton: 45℉
- Syracuse: 48℉
Highs for Sunday:
- Oswego: 62℉
- Fulton: 67℉
- Syracuse: 68℉
Lows for Sunday:
- Oswego: 53℉
- Fulton: 50℉
- Syracuse: 57℉
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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.
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The Inside Scoop on Hart Hall
Oswego, NY – Hart Hall, also known as the “Global Living and Learning Community,” houses students from all around the world. Students living in Hart Hall are required to take the IST Course. This course has been in place for over ten years and is currently run by Maggie Rivera and Chelsea Delgiorno. “The IST Course is a course that’s focused on the international cultures and different individuals around the world,” said Chelsea. The IST Course is worth one elective credit for each semester that it is taken. “We have an international focus, which means that we don’t focus on anything inside the U.S., and we brought in people’s horizons to what’s happening around the world,” added Chelsea. Vegard Bergset from Norway is living on his own for the first time.“For instance, this is the first time in my life I’ve ever shared a room with someone.” Exchange student Mercedes Perez of Spain is learning from other cultures as she finds out she does not always have the same perspective as her peers. “Here we meet people from all over the world, you know? From Canada, Nepal, you know. ”On the other hand, for Spaniard Mercedes Perez living away from home is nothing new, but living in an international environment has changed her perception of life. “I like living in Hart Hall because you have the experience to all the international students, and you get to meet people from different cultures,” says American student Shawn. Hart Hall is not exclusive for the international students. One example is Shawn Mohr, who believes that learning from different cultures makes one become more open-minded. Students from a total of twenty-seven different nationalities live here in Hart Hall. The IST Course is an opportunity for them to learn from each other’s different culture.
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Oswego Sub Shop employee tests positive for COVID-19
OSWEGO, NY — On Thursday, September 24th, Oswego Sub Shop released information via their Facebook page about a part-time employee testing positive for COVID-19. The employee went on a camping trip to the Adirondacks last week before returning back to work on Sunday, September 20th for her shift from 3:45 pm to 10:35 pm, the post reads. During the shift, the employee was “experiencing allergy like symptoms” and was sent home early.
“She woke up Monday morning with a fever, went and got tested and was given the results that she was positive around 12:00 noon yesterday September 23rd, Owner William Greene stated in the post. “We worked closely with the Oswego County Health Department to determine what employees needed to quarantine as a precaution for 14 days, they have been contacted.”
The company notified all 40+ employees about the positive case prior to the announcement on Facebook, in cooperation with the Health Department’s protocols. This morning, the company had Sanitizing Technologies completely sanitize the store along with their delivery cars, which usually happens once a month along with this emergency treatment. Oswego Sub Shop will remained open under normal operating hours.
Oswego County Health Department released a press release this afternoon around 3:45 p.m. regarding the potential exposure. Oswego County Public Health Director Jiancheng Huang was quoted in this document stating, “any customer who visited the restaurant during that time should monitor themselves for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days.”
For more information on COVID-19 testing, call the Oswego County Hotline at 315-349-3330 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Photo by Ben Grieco (@BenGriecoSports)
