Defending the ‘Evil Empire’
As we all know, the New York Yankees won the 2009 World Series. I’m not a Yankees fan at all, but I’ve got to say congratulations to them and their fans. They were the best team all year; they deserved…
The Saboteur
While there have been too many WWII games to count, "The Saboteur" seeks to break the mold. Developed by Pandemic Studios, "The Saboteur" has players assume the role of Sean Devlin, an Irish mechanic who attempts to stop the Nazi…
Dance on with a ‘pretty good’ band
Pretty Good Dance Moves is an electropop band similar to Postal Service and Sally Shapiro. The band was formed in 2007 when Jimmy Gianopolis and Aaron Allieta were bartending together in Chicago. I had a chance to talk with Gianopolis…
Oswego theatre sheds ‘blood’
The horrific story of Lizzie Borden will come to life as "Blood Relations" comes to Oswego State. In Aug. 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were found murdered in their home in Fall River, Mass., with several blows from a hatchet…
Left 4 Dead 2
Killing zombies is always a fun thing, as Valve Corporation knows with its release of "Left 4 Dead 2." Similar to the prequal, players must work together with up to three friends or AI partners to combat the zombie apocalypse….
Disney adds new dimension to Christmas classics
Disney proves once again that they are at the top of their field in holiday movies with "A Christmas Carol," written and directed by Robert Zemeckis ("The Polar Express"). "A Christmas Carol " tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a…
OSU’s Metro Center thriving in Syracuse
The Metro Center, Oswego’s first satellite facility based in Syracuse, is doing well in its first full year. The center opened in May of last year, and offers graduate programs to students in downtown Syracuse. James Jerose, director of the…
Staff Editorial – Censorship not an option
The U.S. Constitution’s primary designation is to defend the inalienable rights of American citizens. The highest form of that independence is the right to live as a unique individual without censorship or restriction of thought, so long as the actions…
New freedoms, amenities to highlight life in the Village
The south side of Glimmerglass lagoon continues its transformation into a new residential area as construction on The Village inches closer to completion. Constructed to accommodate 350 students, The Village brings new features that will give students a taste of…
Over 50 letters sent to parents of city offenders
The mayor’s office has sent over 50 letters to parents of Oswego State students that were arrested in the city of Oswego for alcohol and vandalism-related incidents since the practice began in mid-September. According to Mayor Randy Bateman, the purpose…
