Run the Jewels returns, impressive diamond in the rough
The relatively unknown, but well respected, hip-hop duo known as Run the Jewels has just released their second full-length album for free. “Run the Jewels 2” was to be released through the Nas-founded indie label Mass Appeal on Oct. 24,…
T.I. releases solid ninth album, does not work wonders
The best albums tell some kind of cohesive story or at least have a prevalent theme throughout. Hip-hop/rap isn’t an exception to this. When one looks at great rap albums—Kanye West’s “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,” Kendrick Lamar’s “good…
‘Constantine’ debut struggles, characters lack certain magic
Everyone loves a British accent. This wasn’t the entire basis for bringing the popular anti- hero John Constantine to the small screen, but it’s more than a choice of vernacular. It’s a subtle commitment to the DC universe’s version of…
Taylor Swift shakes off critics, embraces new pop sound
Taylor Swift is back with her fifth studio album “1989.” The 24-year-old, known for her relatable songs of love, heartbreak and friendship, started her career when she was just 14 years old. In 2006, when she was 17, Swift…
Creative Writing
In high school, All the boys lie and all the girls Pretend. Butterflies in your stomach, How do they get in? So I imagine Pretty brown eyes entrapped with mine As anticipation fills the room, Closing space between us….
This Week’s Horoscopes
Aries- A big event you have been planning looks to be a fun evening; seek help in someone who also might be highly involved. Like you, they will be more receptive to what really needs to get done and will…
Halloween on budget
Halloween is only a few weeks away, and I know what a lot of you are asking yourselves. How can I look “swagged out” without breaking the bank? Costume sets, from specialty retail stores like Party City range anywhere from…
Bar set high for Lakers in new season
SUNYAC coaches voted Oswego State their preseason pick to win the conference last week and over the last two days both national men’s ice hockey preseason rankings were released and each has Oswego State in the same place it ended…
Laker Weekend Wrap Up: Oct. 25 v. USA under-18
The 2014-2015 season has been hyped as a season filled with promise for the Oswego State men’s ice hockey, but the result it pulled out against the USA under-18 was not anticipated. A team returning 18 of 19 starters from…
