The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 22, 2024

Month: April 2013

Laker Review

Tyler, The Creator shares intimate details in new album ‘Wolf’

Tyler, The Creator has grown into the spotlight since hitting the music scene with the video for “Yonkers,” the lead single off his second album “Goblin.” Tyler addresses coming off this success, along with loss and love, on “Wolf,” his…

Laker Review

Lil’ Wayne continues album series; appears one dimensional

Lil’ Wayne’s latest album, “I Am Not A Human Being II,” starts off pleasant with a piano-instrumental but veers off into familiar territory for the rapper. After the negative critical reaction to “Tha Carter IV,” time in prison and health…

Laker Review

‘Imagining Cuba’ provides insight into secret lives of Cubans

Imagining Cuba is the newest art exhibit in Tyler Hall, displaying a peek into the life of Cuban citizens. Through various photographs, the exhibit, open between March 26 and April 27, showcases a great range of artwork by artists from…

Laker Review Web Exclusive

Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm Review

Back in 1998, Blizzard Entertainment released “Starcraft,” a science-fiction strategy game that would become one of its three seminal franchises, along with “Warcraft” and “Diablo.” It would be 12 years until an official sequel would be released, but at long…

Laker Review Web Exclusive

Gears of War Judgment Review

Since 2006, the “Gears of War” franchise has been one of the staples of the Xbox 360’s exclusive library. Epic Games has told a story of redemption for series protagonist Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad in their fight against the…

Laker Review Web Exclusive

Local Bands Impress at Raven

On March 16, some of Oswego States’ favorite sons took to the stage to perform at a local hotspot. Our Friends Band teamed up with fellow musical acts Show Me Bulldog and Soul Underground to produce an evening of rock,…

Laker Review Web Exclusive

Dead Space 3 Review

The initial entry into the “Dead Space” franchise marked a risky attempt at a survival horror game, a genre of game that, unlike the modern shooter or action adventure genre, has a much smaller market share. Electronic Arts pushed on…

Laker Review Web Exclusive

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone Review

When the title “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone” is heard it is expected for something, well, incredible, or at the least have some incredible aspect. This movie, however, was nearly the opposite. The movie had a promising cast, including Steve Carell…

News Web Exclusive

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes to take place on April 9

There will be a new event on Oswego State’s campus allowing men to participate in different activities while wearing high-heeled shoes in an attempt to raise awareness for sexual violence. The event, the second annual Walk a Mile in Her…

Opinion Staff Editorial

REGISTRATION MADE EASY

For the majority of students (sorry freshmen), registration will take place sometime next week. This is news that will freak most students out, as registration usually involves much time spent refreshing class lists on myOswego to double-check available slots, jotting…