History lessons providing false facts
Crayons. Cooties. Knee scrapes. This was the life of elementary schoolers. We came to class and our teachers amazed our minds with a new subject each day. Subtraction, addition, growing class plants and fighting for the most gold stars filled…
Don’t be mad, just be mature
I feel secure in saying that I’ve got a strong and varied skill set that includes writing, editing, yelling at people and making bad ’80s action movie references. You know, important stuff. But my greatest strength would probably have to…
Applause for media summit
Now that the 10th annual Lewis B. O’Donnell Media Summit has drawn to a close, Oswego State has plenty to talk about. Whether it is how new media affects the way we gather our news or just about the importance…
Be a good person, be a mensch
When you’re sitting on a concrete bench in a city park on a summer day while munching on a nice juicy turkey sub from Jerry’s Sandwiches, you don’t really expect to see a sleek-looking, uncased iPhone 5 just lying on…
Best of Netflix: Creepy creature features
We all know that with midterms approaching, it’s hard to sit down and find the time to enjoy a good flick. Here are three modern monster films I have on my watch-list in case I need a break from a…
Weekly EP Revue: Elliphant’s ‘One More’
In 2013, Ellinor Olovsdotter, better known by her stage name Elliphant, released her debut full-length album, “A Good Idea.” With inflections of rap, hip-hop and synth-pop, the 29-year-old from Stockholm gathered a core group of followers from across the globe….
Provocative new anime series tackles relevant issues
From space cowboys to modern samurai, we’ve all seen our fair share of both weird, yet strangely engaging anime series. This one in particular though, takes on a rather controversial topic. From the famed director of critically acclaimed anime series…
New Found Glory’s musical resurrection on newest album
To say New Found Glory has had a tumultuous three years since the release of their last proper full-length album, 2011’s “Radiosurgery,” would be a dramatic understatement. Following the release of “Radiosurgery,” the band cut ties with Epitaph Records and…
Weezer captures original sound on ‘Everything Is Alright’
On Oct. 7, Weezer released a new album called “Everything Will Be Alright in the End.” Weezer was formed in 1992 by original members Rivers Cuomo, vocals and lead guitar, Patrick Wilson, drums, Matt Sharp, bass, and Jason Cropper on…
Eclectic pop-star Jessie J releases impressive sophmore LP
Upon the release of her debut album, “Who You Are,” and the rise of her most notable singles “Price Tag” and “Domino,” Jessie J became a compelling force in the pop genre. Her signature squeak, paired with danceable beats and…
