‘Trench’ shows Twenty One Pilots still capable of making music
On Oct. 5, Twenty One Pilots officially broke its one-year-long hiatus with the release of “Trench,” the duo’s fifth studio album. The highly anticipated album had many on edge, as singles like “Jumpsuit,” “Nico and the Niners” and “Levitate” had…
‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ injects new life into 2018
It is amazing how much setting can contribute to a story, especially one that is seemingly grounded in a fairly lame reality. By expanding on the little things and building on its neo-noir themes, films like “Bad Times at the…
‘First Man’ provides early competition for Oscar Race
Houston, we do not have a problem. The film slump known as September is finally over, and October has arrived with its first round of Oscar contenders. One of them is “First Man,” a look into the exploits of Neil…
Laptops not effective for note-taking
While technology has become very prevalent in society and is very useful, it does not belong in the traditional classroom. There are always exceptions to the rules. In some classes, such as media-based courses, laptops and cellphones are a requirement…
Jake Paul focus of documentary
YouTuber Shane Dawson has found astounding success in his new documentary series, “The Mind of Jake Paul.” The eight-part series delves into the life and mind of 21-year-old YouTuber Jake Paul. Paul is one of the most controversial social media…
Video games allow gambling
Video gaming is a hobby that is widely loved and accessible. Some games, however, are intended for mature audiences, whether it be for violence, like “Grand Theft Auto V,” sexual themes, like “Detroit: Become Human” or in-game purchases and gambling,…
Not all ex-cons should get a second chance
One of the most controversial discussions in America is, or should be, ex-convict injustices. Ex-convicts have easily faced one of the hardest comebacks in America. From being convicted to going to jail, it is extremely hard to get your life…
Crossword and Sudoku Answers 10/12/18
Crossword puzzles from BoatloadPuzzles.com. Sudoku puzzles from Sudokuoftheday.com
Super DIRT Week
The 47th annual Super DIRT Week, which has been hosted by Oswego for the past three years, brought in thousands of racecar fanatics to the Oswego Speedway from Oct. 3 to 7. Dirt was dumped and spread on the track…
Oswego State geology professor leaves legacy
Oswego State lost atmospheric and geological sciences department assistant professor for geology Brian Hough last Saturday in a tragic limo crash in Schoharie, New York. Hough was standing outside Apple Barrel Country Store and Cafe with his family when a…
