SUNY Briefs – 4/13/2012
Potsdam The SUNY Potsdam AIDS Education Group will take part in the annual Candlelight Memorial Service on Wednesday, April 25, at 6 p.m. The event, which is being run in conjunction with the Global Health Council, is open to the…
George Orwell – “Animal Farm”
“Four legs good, two legs bad,” chanted the pigs, horse and dogs. The theme of animals overtaking their farm from humans parallels the Russian Revolution in George Orwell’s famous novel “Animal Farm.” Old Major, a pig with great revolutionary ideals…
Caravanserai presents Pakistani folk-pop
Oswego State’s Campus Center Arena hosted and celebrated cultural diversity Wednesday night in the last event of Caravanserai series. Presented by ARTSwego, world-renowned contemporary Pakistani singers and musicians gathered together to present a unique blend of pop and folk. With…
Sisters work to Pierce mainstream of US music
In a world of Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj it is difficult for artists that do not fit into the narrow world of mainstream music to gather much attention or catch on to wide audiences. Such is the case with…
Debating if third generation iPad is worth hype
The 3rd generation iPad, has now graced us with its presence. Boasting the best pixel density ever with a 2,048 x 1,536 pixel Retina display crammed into a 9.7 inch tablet, the new iPad seeks to make the Internet as…
Unsuccessful ‘Reunion’
“American Reunion” was highly anticipated by fans of the series, but failed to meet expectations. It took the stereotypical high school reunion and exaggerated it. There is the friend, Oz (Chris Klein, “Caught in the Crossfire”), who appears to be…
‘Macadellic’ launches Miller to new hights
Mac Miller released his first work of the year with “Macadellic.” The release has been long awaited since the success of his debut album, “Blue Slide Park.” It was considered a major success by Billboard standards, reaching No. 1 and…
Launching new music scene in Oswego
A local entrepreneur began an online fundraising campaign this month in support of the development of a local music scene in Oswego. The project, known as “Launch Oswego’s Music Scene,“ has set the goal to raise $15,000 in 46 days,…
New ‘Odd Future’
Discretion advised: the use of the Parental Advisory sticker on an album has never been more useful than it has been with alternative hip-hop group Odd Future. The young, rebellious group from Los Angeles gained underground hype in the late…
