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Clown trend hits Oswego State Dressing up as clown becomes prevalent on campus, in city
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Lydia Goerner News Editor lgoerner@oswegonian.com Oswego State has not escaped the nationwide trend of unknown people dressing up as clowns, who are deemed “creepy” by those who witness it. Across the nation, people are wearing clown costumes, causing fear from those with clown phobias. According to a Chapman University study, 6.8 percent of
Americans said they are afraid of clowns. Some college students at Oswego State share this fear. “They’re always smiling, but in a scary way,” said Nathalie Peña, a junior with a fear of clowns. “Even before this whole clown thing happened in schools, I always thought clowns were pretty scary.” NBC reported on Monday that clowns are being spotted and arrested throughout the country. Some clowns carried weapons like hatchets and knives. In
Green Bay, Wisconsin, a threat was posted on social media with a picture of a clown and police increased security at Brown County schools in response. Others have used text messages and social media to post clown related threats. Though the clowns have been menacing other places, Oswego State University Police Chief John Rossi said they have not been as prominent on
Second case of mumps confirmed on campus, both students had been vaccinated Maria Pericozzi Asst. News Editor mpericozzi@oswegonian.com On Oct. 8, students were notified by a campus-wide email that a second student had been tested positive for the mumps. “Given that the two students who have contracted mumps have received the MMR vaccination, we are reminded that the vaccine prevents most, but not all, cases of mumps,” the email read. The MMR vaccination is a twovaccine series; the first shot is given to people after their first birthday and the second shot any time after that. Angela Brown, director of student health services, said some people wait to receive their second shot until right before they come to college. “Two MMR vaccinations give 88 to 90 percent [immunity] from measles, mumps and rubella,” Brown said. “But it is not 100 percent.” According to the email, the individual student left campus last weekend and saw his or her physician. The student is no longer contagious and returned to campus on Oct. 7. Brown said the Mary Walker Health Center does not recommend booster shots at this point in time.
“Having already taken precautionary measures over the past month to ensure that the SUNY Oswego campus community was vaccinated, we will continue to closely monitor the health of our entire campus,” the campuswide email read. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, mumps is known to cause puffy cheeks and jaw due to swollen salivary glands. The most common symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, tiredness, parotitis and loss of appetite. “If any student comes in with symptoms of mumps, then they are asked to wear a mask and are taken a little more serious,” Brown said. “Then we assess to see if we need to do testing on that person individually.” Brown said there is not much that can be done to stop the outbreak, but they can work to prevent future cases. “At this point, it is just making sure people are educated and making sure people are vaccinated,” Brown said. “Also making sure people aren’t sharing drinks or food, making sure they a re d o i ng g o o d h a nd w a s h i ng a nd knowing the signs and symptoms.” Brown said mumps is most contagious two days before the person feels
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New administration begin roles serving campus 3 faculty members start work at Oswego State for fall semester Mara Engelmann Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com
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This year, Oswego State hired three new administrators: Walter Roettger, Wayne Westervelt and Mary Canale. Westervelt is Oswego State’s new chief communication officer and a member of President Deborah Stanley’s executive leadership team. Canale is interim vice president for development and alumni relations. Roettger is the provost and vice president for academic affairs. Westervelt helps lead the college’s overall marketing, media relations efforts and strategic communications planning while starting initiatives for the promotion
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of Oswego State’s campus. For the past 30 years, Julie Blissert held this position, but after retiring earlier this year, Westervelt was hired. Canale is the main fundraiser at Oswego State. She also oversees the office of alumni and parent relations, which coordinates many events. “My new position, like my previous roles, requires commitment and passion for the institution, which comes easily for me,” Canale said. Canale is a 1981 Oswego State graduate, so she said she is very committed to the school. She has experienced how Oswego State can affect people for the better and she enjoys being able to spend her time trying to get people to consider supporting the college.
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When she is not working, Canale spends some of her free time walking around campus every evening after work while listening to music. Roettger oversees the instructional and academic programs in all areas. He also oversees the offices of graduate studies, international education and programs, institutional research and assessment, research and administration, learning support services and the Penfield Library. “I was aware of the strengths and reputation of SUNY Oswego,” Roettger said. Roettger said he was interested in the position because it “offered opportunities to contribute and to learn in an institution that was serving an important purpose.”
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Criselda Mapoy | The Oswegonian The director of student health services advises frequent handwashing and not sharing drinks to prevent mumps.
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