The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 24, 2024

Month: October 2010

Archives Laker Review

Welcome to fabulous ‘New Vegas’

When released in 2008, "Fallout 3" was considered one of the greatest open-world role playing games of the year. Fast-forward two years, and we have a new installment in the award-winning franchise. Obsidian Entertainment has taken over production of the…

Archives Laker Review

Cheap thrills, recycled script sink prequel

Orel Peli, a former video game programmer, transformed himself into a film director and screenwriter for his surprisingly enjoyable psychological thriller "Paranormal Activity." The film, like its creator, was a refreshing addition to a genre littered with recycled techniques; however,…

Archives Laker Review

Ghost stories

Clint Eastwood, director of last year’s critically acclaimed "Invictus" returns with another attempt to pull at our heart strings with the film "Hereafter." Starring Matt Damon ("Invictus") and Cecile de France ("Soeur Sourire"), the film is a drama about death…

Archives News

Facing asbestos danger

Oswego State students live with asbestos every day. It’s in their rooms, their common areas and their classrooms. "There are many buildings all over campus that have asbestos because of the year that they were built," said Rick Kolenda, director…

Archives News

Cuomo visits Oswego on latest campaign stop

Democratic candidate for governor Andrew Cuomo spoke to a crowd of approximately 70 people in Oswego at Bridie Manor on Thursday. The event started with acknowledgement of dignitaries, including Oswego Town Clerk Barbara Sugar and Oswego Mayor Randy Bateman. Rob…

Archives

Discovering big ideas despite deep fears

A few weeks back I watched the movie "The Social Network." This movie is about the creation of Facebook and the interaction of former friends as they create a new social network. The birthing pains of creation are overshadowed by…

Archives News

Students, staff march against female abuse

Over 300 Oswego State students, faculty, staff and community members gathered at Hewitt Union Wednesday night to participate in the Take Back the Night march. The Women’s Center put on the march which is meant to bring awareness to rape,…

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Oswego named best winter weather

Oswego’s notorious winters attract meteorologists from all over the nation and recently Oswego was voted as having the "Best Climate for Winter Weather" in America by The Weather Channel. Scott Steiger, an assistant professor in the meteorology department, said that…

Archives Sports

New Lakers hope to replicate past success

It’s funny what a difference a year makes. Not only was I new to Oswego State, broadcasting and this hockey team that we all know and love, but 14 new freshmen and transfer players were making their first appearance at…

Archives Sports

Orange squeezing out unlikely season

Maybe the win in Morgantown was just a magical one-time thing for the Syracuse Orange football program. It is quite possible that it was just one big tease. The real Orange have to be out there somewhere don’t they? You…