The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 25, 2024

Year: 2010

Archives Laker Review

‘Tangled’ grows newest Disney princess

The Disney princesses have a new member to their exclusive club. Joining the ranks of Belle, Snow White, Cinderella and Pocahontas is Rapunzel of "Tangled," Disney’s newest animated film. "Tangled" is a hair-raising fairy tale dealing with love, betrayal and,…

Archives Laker Review

Kanye West returns with ‘Twisted Fantasy’

Kanye West has released five studio albums, won 14 Grammy awards and is founder of the record label "GOOD Music," which is home to such artists as John Legend, Common, Kid Cudi, and Mos Def. West has experienced success as…

Archives Opinion

North Korean nuclear threat spurs face-off with China

On Nov. 23, a small island under the control of South Korea bore witness to the impending apocalypse. Yeonpyeong, an island that hosts a military garrison and some 1,600 residents, unwillingly became the recipient of over 100 North Korean artillery…

Archives Opinion

Crass consumer culture replaces true spirit of Christmas, holiday season

Nobody ever makes a big deal about Thanksgiving, yet each person looks forward to the annual holiday. For students, it’s particularly welcome because it symbolizes a much-needed break from classes, work and extracurricular activities. Families flock together to overeat, watch…

Archives News

Oswego alum to open rock climbing center

The Wall, a rock climbing center set to open in early December, will be located on West First Street, across from Fuller’s Fitness. The climbing center will feature a bouldering wall in the middle of the facility and the walls…

Archives Sports

Club hockey team wins weekend tournament

The Oswego State men’s club hockey team took first place in the third annual Terry Martin/Pride’s Corner Tournament on Nov. 20-21. The tournament, hosted by SUNY Canton, included Division I Cornell University and John Carroll University of the American Collegiate…

Archives News

S.A. Senate passes Tier II budget revision

The Student Association Senate overrode President Steven DiMarzo’s veto Tuesday, with 13 of the 15 senators present voting to remake the Tier II budget process. The new law moves Tier II budgeting from the fall semester to the previous spring…

Archives Sports

Top ten teams meet in Geneseo

Last season, the Oswego State men’s ice hockey team was just one win away from accomplishing a feat that is nearly impossible: go undefeated in SUNYAC play. On Feb. 20, 2010, the Lakers traveled to the Ira S. Wilson Ice…

Archives News

Patrol shifts extended

University Police officers are now required to complete 12-hour shifts, instead of the previous eight-hour shifts due to the loss of four officers to retirement earlier this semester. Chief of Police Cynthia Adam said the officers would not be replaced…

Archives News

LSU’s account frozen following annual dinner

Student Association President Steven DiMarzo froze the Latino Student Union’s budget on Thursday following the organization’s annual dinner because 32 attendees of the dinner did not purchase a ticket. LSU’s account will remain frozen until Spring 2011. The dinner was…