The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 22, 2024

Month: October 2012

Opinion

After recent proposal, end of lockout in sight

The latest rounds of the NHL CBA negotiations look very promising after the league stepped up to the plate by presenting a legitimate offer that should help end the lockout. The league proposed a six-year CBA, with a mutual option…

Opinion

Assassination controversy

It is coming to light that President Obama’s administration may very well be involved in the biggest cover-up in our nation’s history. On Sept. 11, 2012, the American Consulate in Benghazi, Libya was attacked and Ambassador Chris Stevens along with…

Opinion

Electronic cigarettes included in 2014 ban: Real Talk with Shelly & Ted

Shelly Sloan is the Health Promotion Coordinator and Ted Winkworth is the Alcohol and Other Drug Program Coordinator. You can find them at the Lifestyles Center in Walker Health Center. Shelly received her Master’s Degree in Community Health Education and…

In the Office

Go to polls with best intentions in mind

As Americans, we are responsible for our country, its safety and its stability. We should not forget this on Nov. 6 when we head to the polls. This nation was formed for the people, by the people, but cannot continue…

Staff Editorial

ORGANIZATIONAL UNITY

The Oswegonian is hectic on Thursday nights—and that is an understatement. Between writing, editing, layout, more editing and the plethora of other various tasks that consume our time, it takes a special group of college students to complete these tasks…

Laker Review

‘Argo’ proves Ben Affleck top director

With controversial comedies like “Tropic Thunder” or silent films like “The Artist,” Hollywood in recent years has managed to both poke fun at itself and travel back in time with nostalgia. Ben Affleck’s latest directorial effort, “Argo,” is another movie…

Laker Review

‘Crooked Arrows’ land in Oswego with cast members

Screenwriter and former Oswego State faculty member Brad Riddell returned to the college to screen his latest movie, “Crooked Arrows” in the Hewitt Union Ballroom on Tuesday. Riddell, accompanied by director Steve Rash, co-producer Ernie Stevens and actors Tyler Hill…

Laker Review

Ellie Goulding caters to everyone with ‘Halcyon’

Few could predict a more meteoric rise to stardom than that of Ellie Goulding. Her demure cover of Elton John’s “Your Song” and her sleeper hit “Lights” brought her international acclaim and even garnered her an invitation to play at…

Laker Review

‘Dishonored’ stands ground among recent game releases

As the console cycle has gone on, fewer new IPs have been released due to publishers wanting to rely on established franchises. However, Bethesda has joined with Arcane Studios to take a risk with the new title “Dishonored,” a first-person…

News

Fundraiser at Bridie Manor

Lombardo’s Bridie Manor, an Italian restaurant in downtown Oswego, has been home to countless Oswego State events and parties over the years. Bridie Manor’s three party rooms have seen everything from alumni weekends and graduation parties to weddings and banquets….