The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 22, 2024

Month: April 2017

SUNY represented in Washington by students

On March 28 and 29, four Oswego State students traveled to Washington, D.C. to take part in SUNY Students on the Hill. SUNY Students on the Hill was developed through a partnership between the SUNY Office of Federal Relations and…

‘Get Yourself Tested’ program spreads awareness

Throughout the week of April 10, Mary Walker Health Center held the “Get Yourself Tested” campaign, in an effort to spread awareness among Oswego State students about the effects of sexually transmitted diseases and to cut down on potentially damaging…

Restoration to local landmark begins this year

The City of Oswego will begin work on the exterior of the West Pierhead Lighthouse with the hiring of a contractor this year. The restoration will be funded by a $100,000 grant received in 2015 from the Dormitory Authority of…

Services to Aid Families provides resources after number of reports increase

In 2016, Services to Aid Families (SAF) in Oswego County served 550 consumers, 85 percent being victims of domestic violence. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of reported domestic violence cases, in contrast to when…

Look at OZ: Evan Diem artist showcase

Audiences who have regularly attended theatrical productions on campus have seen him in “Mousetrap” and “Pirates of Penzance.” Residents of Hart Hall, or anyone walking outside Hewitt on a nice day, have often been graced with a free live guitar…

‘Pure Comedy’ showcases Father John Misty’s emotions

As this country finds itself heading into dark and unfamiliar territory, with the president sending out tweets like an angry preteen and slinging bombs at airfields, there is no shortage of controversial topics for musicians to write about. When tough…

Political awareness fills Joey Bada$$’s album

As summer draws closer, the rap game continues to heat up. So far, 2017 has seen Big Sean impress with his album “I Decided,” Drake release his popular playlist “More Life” and Kendrick Lamar stir the pot with intense tracks,…

‘The Boss Baby’ tries hard, misses mark comedically

Grab a bottle or a briefcase and get ready for DreamWorks’ latest animated film, “Boss Baby.” Tim (Miles Christopher Bakshi, “Shrek Forever After”) has the perfect life with his family, playing games and getting stories and songs before he falls…

Bob Odenkirk’s transformation continues with ‘Better Call Saul’

The season three premiere of AMC’s “Better Call Saul,” the spinoff-prequel to their critically acclaimed-smash hit “Breaking Bad,” aired Monday night, picking up exactly where season two left off. The spinoff focuses on the struggles of criminal lawyer Jimmy McGill…

Dull moments overshadow ‘Five Came Back’ series

Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II in a new Netflix Original documentary called “Five Came Back.” Laurent Bouzereau directs the attempt at a…