The Rock plays tolerable role in ‘Snitch’
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (“Fast Five”) has only given an impressive performance in the 2003 action-comedy “The Rundown,” a bizarre, funny film that stands out among his most recent work. That is, until his newest role in “Snitch.” Johnson plays…
‘Abel Raises Cain’ tells distinctive story of national prankster
Alan Abel is not a household name, and the makers of the documentary “Abel Raises Cain” do not aim to transform him into one. The documentary triumphs in allowing the audience to learn about the long time “media menace,” finding…
Moving Company forces reaction with energetic rapid moves
Bare feet glided across the dusty stage, sharp breathing heard over the electric score and drops of sweat landed as seven dancers explored body relations this past Wednesday, Feb. 27. Presented by ARTSwego, the Brian Brooks Moving Company mesmerized students,…
WNYO Loud Rock album of the week: ‘Elite’
After three years of waiting, technical metalcore band Within the Ruins have released their third full-length album, “Elite.” The album opens up with a bone-crushing instrumental that sets the tone for the rest of the album. Upon listening to the…
Bistro 197 serves perfect sized meals in cozy environment
You may not be on the streets of New York City, but in the small city of Oswego, Bistro 197 provides the elegant dining experience of a classy city restaurant. The atmosphere is casual, making it appealing to a wide…
Women’s hockey season over with loss to Neumann
The No. 3 seed Oswego State women’s hockey team was upset in the first round of the ECAC West playoffs by No. 6 seed Neumann University in a heart-breaking 3-0 loss at the Campus Center Ice Arena Saturday. The Knights…
6 Lakers awarded honors
The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) recognized six members of the Oswego State men’s ice hockey team Wednesday, Feb. 20 by naming them to the All-Conference team. Senior forwards Luke Moodie and Paul Rodrigues, along with senior…
Elevator issues going up
Oswego State sophomore Kayla D’Agostino was going from the first to the third floor in Oneida Hall last year when she decided to skip out on the stairs and take the elevator. D’Agostino’s shortcut, initially intended to save time, ended…
Graduation rates low nationwide; SUNY bucks trend
A recent report released by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation found that 46 percent of American college students do not graduate within six years of enrollment. Dr. Elizabeth Schmitt, a professor in the department of economics at Oswego State,…
Campus activities ease incoming freshmen into swing of college life
Many colleges do an adequate job at making new students comfortable when they first begin attending the school by holding events made especially for freshmen. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, each year, 68.3 percent of high school seniors…
