Coach working overtime
Robert Friske never gets a break, and that’s the way he likes it. Friske is not only the head coach of the Oswego State men’s soccer team, but he is also the head coach of the men’s tennis team as…
From turmoil to success
After a 2011 season filled with turmoil, it was not clear how quickly the Oswego State volleyball team would be able to recover. At the 15-game mark a year ago, former head coach Betsy Hayden left the team, which left…
‘Gen Silent’ stirs up emotions at Oswego State
What producer and director Stu Maddux accomplishes with his documentary “Gen Silent” is remarkable, as he shines a light on six otherwise voiceless senior citizens struggling to find acceptance. The six subjects of Maddux’s documentary are lesbian, gay, bisexual or…
Fiasco falls flat with ‘Food and Liquor’
Lupe Fiasco’s turbulent year is wrapping up in a big way with the release of his album “Food and Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album Pt.1.” Lupe Fiasco has been attracting a great deal of attention this past year…
Jennifer Lawrence shines in ‘House’
After “The Hunger Games” came out in March, it seemed like there was no limit to what Jennifer Lawrence could do. With “House at the End of the Street,” Lawrence has shown us that, even with a somewhat simple plot,…
Flying Lotus is other-worldly with ‘Until the Quiet
The new record from Flying Lotus (FlyLo), the upcoming master of experimental electronica, is so fiercely anticipated that it has leaked before its release date. Numerous sources (including NPR) have allowed the public to take a listen to FlyLo’s new…
‘End of Watch’ takes viewers on thrill ride
There have not been many cop drama movies in past years, but director and writer David Ayer (“Training Day”) has tried to successfully bring back the genre with his newest movie “End of Watch.” Starring Jake Gyllenhaal (“Source Code”) as…
No Doubt returns with ‘Push and Shove’
There is “no doubt” that people will “push and shove” to hear Gwen Stefani and crew’s newest album as the band reunites to create some noise in the music world. No Doubt was formed in 1986 when four musicians came…
Police Blotter 9/27/12
Julien V. Doucet, 22, was arrested Sept. 21 at 11:08 p.m. at 117 W. Schuyler St. for violation of a noise ordinance. Doucet was released on an appearance ticket. Matthew B. Black, 22, was arrested Sept. 21 at 11:08 p.m….
