The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 27, 2024

Year: 2018

‘Overwatch’ League team Boston Uprising faces controversy

While controversy after controversy plagues Hollywood, the world of professional video-gaming is no better a place. The “Overwatch” League last season, which is the highest level of professional play, was comprised of 12 teams. Among these was the Boston Uprising….

Actual reason behind Netflix’s sudden slew of cancellations

Netflix has become a household name in modern-day America. Similar to the way the DVD and VHS used to be, it has become the way everybody watches their movies and shows today. However, in recent years, Netflix has been growing…

Disney to acquire Twentieth Century Fox in first half of 2019

Over the past few weeks, Twentieth Century Fox has been quietly rearranging its release calendar, moving some of its high-profile projects almost a year back. This is most likely in light of the fast-approaching merger with Disney, which is expected…

‘Mid90s’ proves Jonah Hill may be next Spielberg

In a year filled with more directorial debuts than people currently enrolled in Oswego’s film program, needless to say there are going to be some interesting choices made. Previously mentioned examples include “Sorry to Bother You,” “Thoroughbreds,” “Hereditary,” “Tag,” “Eighth…

Laker Gameday Preview: Women’s hockey vs. Wilkes University

Oswego State plays its second consecutive game in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, as the Lakers take on the Wilkes University Colonels. The Lakers had no trouble last night, winning a 10-1 game against King’s College. The freshmen did not seem nervous at…

Oswego State closes out exhibitions with win; coaches will look for consistency heading into regular season

In a tough fought game for both teams, the Oswego State men’s ice hockey team was victorious over the Carleton Place Canadians in a 5-3 victory on Oct. 27. The game was an exhibition game for both teams, and was…

Laker Gameday Preview: Men’s hockey vs. Carleton Place Canadians (CCHL) (Exhibition)

Overall Preview The Oswego State Lakers are heading into their second and final exhibition game of the season against the Carleton Place Canadians of the Central Canada Hockey League. Last season, the Lakers took on the CCHL All-Graduate Team, essentially…

Laker Gameday Preview: Women’s hockey vs. King’s College

Oswego State begins its regular season and also its four-game road trip with a stop in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, against King’s College. Last season, King’s College struggled going 0-22-1 in its inaugural season for women’s hockey. However, that 0-22-1 is in…

Most students do not receive Excelsior Scholarship

The Excelsior Scholarship was hailed as a free tuition initiative at its April 2016 launch, but recent reports have shown most students attending state colleges do not receive it. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has continued to support the scholarship, calling it…