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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Think big picture in modern politics
I grew up in a conservative household, and the effects of my upbringing are still strong in me. I learned that life started at conception and that all abortion in any form was completely wrong, that homosexuality was a sin…
Hurricanes’ new marketing flawed, but will pay dividends
Apparently Hurricanes Bar has decided to change its game plan for the rest of the semester. Last Thursday the Oswego bar posted this on its Facebook page: “TONIGHT FREE COVER FOR 21+! $10 for 19-20 ALL NIGHT! DJ_SWANN will be…
Scouts’ honor?
As the Supreme Court hears arguments on the validity of gay marriage, there is another battle that could affect one storied organization: the Boy Scouts of America. The policy of the Boy Scouts is to deny membership to young men…
Social media activism vital for change
What do you call pink, red and white all over? My Facebook feed last week, and apparently, mine wasn’t the only one. A day before the Supreme Court was slated to hear arguments on two cases related to same-sex marriage…
Rutgers basketball coach fired; AD, president should be next
On Wednesday morning, Rutgers University fired its men’s head basketball coach, Mike Rice, after videos of him assaulting and demeaning players were shown on ESPN on Tuesday. The videos showed Rice yelling obscenities and homophobic slurs at his players, as…
