Enjoy family, not items
The holidays are approaching, and though we haven’t just had Thanksgiving or anything, that’s not really what is deemed the “holiday season.” Black Friday solidifies the start of this season, obviously, with the gross misconduct of bargain shoppers who half-kill…
Interview with the Vampire
When the “Twilight” books hit the scene a few years ago, they changed the way vampires were thought of. They were no longer horrid fanged creatures who said “I vant to suck your blood,” but instead sparkling romantic prospects with…
The Kite Runner
It was not until recently that I actually starting reading books for entertainment and not just for some school project. They mostly consist of subjects like racing, a zombie apocalypse and the biography of a favorite musician. But back in…
Lakers cruising to start season
The Oswego State men’s basketball team rebounded from a season-opening loss to St. Lawrence with three consecutive home wins over a five-day span. The streak started during the Max Ziel Men’s Basketball Classic, which began on Nov. 18. The Lakers…
Women’s basketball rattles off three straight wins
After losing four veteran players from last season’s roster, many doubts surfaced around the Oswego State women’s basketball team entering the fall. After a 3-1 start and a tournament victory in the Max Ziel Gymnasium Basketball Classic, the Lakers are…
Burridge setting records
One thousand-two hundred-and-fifty-one points. That was the number of points Mat Burridge, senior forward Chad Burridge’s older brother, totaled during his well-heralded career at Oswego State . This number also represents the lone individual accolade that has crossed Chad Burridge’s…
Women’s club hockey off to strong start this season
The Oswego State women’s club ice hockey team began its season with lofty goals, and thus far has been achieving them with an impressive start to their season. Oswego State is off to a 5-0-1 start and look to continue…
12/2/2011 Campus Recreation Sports Report
BASKETBALL: The Lee Hall Ballers captured the men’s championship on Nov. 17 after defeating the 518 Ballers, 53-44. The team utilized an effective balance all season, getting superb guard play along with a solid inside presence from big man Scott…
Whitelaw assumes leadership role
For the first time since the 2007-08 season, the men’s ice hockey team features a junior who wears an “A” on his jersey, a symbol of leadership, maturity and respect. Junior forward Jon Whitelaw has had a successful career with…
2011 Winter Movie Preview
The Sitter David Gordon Green, director of “Pineapple Express,” brings another comedy to theatres with zany babysitting romp, “The Sitter.” After being suspended from college and forced back to living with his mom, Noah Jaybird (Jonah Hill, “Moneyball”) must care…
