Disease spreads through touch
We live in a world of constant fear. Of these fears, the most predominant is disease and the fear that one day it will be linked to the eventual zombie apocalypse and be the downfall of society. “Contagion,” directed by…
Closing Loop for season
Ask any local and they will tell you half the fun of eating at Rudy’s Lakeside Drive-In is basking in the late-summer sun as it sinks into Lake Ontario. So of course we visit on a Monday, after sunset, in…
Neon Indian shines on sophomore album, ‘Era Extraña’
In 2009, Neon Indian, also known as Alan Palomo, burst onto the electronic scene with his acclaimed LP “Psychic Chasms.” Palomo’s unique blend of synthesizers, breezy melodies, guitar distortion and catchy 8-bit samples helped usher in a new style of…
Queens ‘BLVD’ reveals immigrants’ lives
It’s not always clear what kind of hybrid creature a multi-media performance will be; a dysfunctional mutant, or a powerful, artistic chimera. “Crossing the BLVD” incorporates photography, music and storytelling woven together masterfully by actor and writer Judith Sloan. “BLVD”…
Men’s soccer scores late goal to win 1-0 thriller against Raiders
The Oswego State men’s soccer team continued its winning ways on Tuesday, posting a thrilling 1-0 victory over Roberts Wesleyan at Laker Field. Freshman forward Ryan Purdy played the role of hero, scoring with less than three minutes left in…
Men place third, women take fourth as cross country finishes strong at annual Oswego State Invitational
The Oswego State men’s and women’s cross country teams placed third and fourth respectively, at the Oswego State Invitational on Saturday in their only home meet of the season. The men’s team totaled 78 points with two runners finishing in…
Big changes for women’s volleyball
Waking on the heels of a 10-20 season, with a record of 0-8 in conference, the Oswego State women’s volleyball team knew it would be in for a change in the 2011 season. However, it was the severity of the…
Hayden hired as coach
Before the start of the season, the Oswego State athletic department hired Betsy Hayden to coach the women’s volleyball team. Although Hayden may be new to Oswego State, she is not new to coaching. She has coached many teams and…
Lakers off to fast start
Coach Robert Friske has led his team to four home victories, including wins over Nazareth College and Robert Wesleyan, resulting in the program’s best start since 1996. Although Friske is happy with this season’s successful start, he still has high…
For freshmen, newfound freedom comes with great responsibility
For most incoming freshmen, the first few weeks at college can be incredibly daunting. Instead of being told where to go and what to do with one’s free time, it is one’s own decisions as to what to do with…
