The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Year: 2013

Laker Review

‘Oz’ revisits classic fantasy world

In the film, “Oz The Great And Powerful,” directed by the “Spider-Man” trilogy director Sam Raimi, the story of Oscar and his adventure through Oz is played out. Oscar (James Franco, “Lovelace”) is a carnival magician who ends up in…

Laker Review

From slam poet to rapper, Watsky exhibits authentic growth

Watsky released his freshman album, “Cardboard Castles,” from his new label Steel Wool Entertainment/Welk Music Group/EMI on March 12 to iTunes and all major retailers. The album features 17 tracks providing more than an hour of quality music. George Watsky…

Laker Review

Caribbean Student Association hosts Multicultural Pageant

Evelyn Tarr walked slowly toward the standing microphone, deftly fixing her crown and flowers as the crowd filled with friends and supporters cheered her name. Gazing into the crowd, with a smile wide enough to reach her eyes, the stage…

Laker Review

‘Celtic Nights: A Journey of Hope’ honors Irish heritage

Even with performances by two Irish dancing schools in the Tyler Hall lobby giving a taste of what was to come, nothing could have prepared the audience for the magic that was “Celtic Nights: A Journey of Hope,” a celebration…

Laker Review

Creative Writing: How to be a writer

First, try to put together all the precious pieces of words together. Create a collaboration until they form your face. Your entire body. Cry yourself to sleep. It is best that you vent in the first few stages – before…

Opinion Web Exclusive

Real Talk with Shelly and Ted

Dear Shelly and Ted, Is it dangerous to get drunk and avoid calories by inserting tampons that are soaked in alcohol? Signed, Soaked in Shame   Dear Soaked in Shame, First things first. We’re going to call this phenomenon butt-chugging…

In the Office Opinion

STAY INFOMED, STAY VOCAL

It doesn’t matter if you don’t care. It doesn’t matter if you don’t like politics. It doesn’t matter if you would rather stay ignorant to the news of the world. The truth is that you should stay informed, because your…

In the Office Opinion

Trip of lifetime teaches vital lesson

A week ago I had the pleasure of visiting Paris along with ten other students and one wonderful professor. Since the beginning of the semester we have been attending class for two hours on Mondays to learn about the media…

In the Office Opinion

NFL player coming out as gay will be landmark event

On the wake of the Supreme Court hearing arguments over California’s Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage, many reports indicate that a current NFL player is strongly considering coming out as gay in the near future. A move like this…