The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Dec. 24, 2024

Month: February 2019

‘You’ makes incredible debut, creating sympathy for stalker protagonist

Rating: 4.5 Stars When Caroline Kepnes’s first book, “You,” was released, its polarizing, disturbing tone kept readers interested in its story of a Manhattanite stalking an attractive up-and-coming author. Those same readers will find the story makes a fairly graceful…

‘Game of Thrones’ season one, how the legendary show began

Rating: 4.5 Stars It has been almost eight years since the cultural phenomenon known as “Game of Thrones” premiered on HBO. Adapted from George R. R. Martin’s fantasy book series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” the show has endlessly…

‘How to Train Your Dragon 3’ meets expectations, ends trilogy

Rating: 3.5 Stars Nearly a decade ago, “How to Train Your Dragon” introduced audiences to the fantastical world of Berk, with a lovable, underdog protagonist that made everyone want an adorable dragon of their own. Nine years later, and “How…

Oscars 2019 recap: controversy, snubs, surprises

The 91st Academy Awards concluded on Feb. 24, and big surprise, there is much controversy circling it.  “Green Book” pulled the upset of the night and wound up winning Best Picture over the likes of critical darling “Roma” and Queen…

Matt’s Marks: Oswego State vs. Plattsburgh State (SUNYAC semifinals)

Offense: A- While the Lakers only scored three goals, they came against one of the best goaltenders in all of Div. III. Jimmy Poreda ranks eighth in save percentage (.938), 13th in goals against (1.82) and tied for 11th in…

Oswego State advances to SUNYAC finals, ends Plattsburgh’s season in semifinals

The last time the Oswego State men’s hockey team defeated Plattsburgh State in the playoffs, David Titanic was the captain of the Lakers. Current captain Devin Campbell was still with the Carleton Place Canadians of the CCHL. After the win,…

Laker Gameday Preview: No. 5/5 Men’s hockey vs. Plattsburgh State (SUNYAC semifinals)

It is the third chapter of the 2018-2019 rivalry between No. 5/5 Oswego State and Plattsburgh State, with the stakes much higher for the SUNYAC semifinals. The Lakers come into the game with an 18-5-2 (11-4-1 SUNYAC) record, and the…

Laker Gameday Preview: Women’s hockey at No. 2/3 Plattsburgh State (NEWHL semifinals)

Oswego State hits the road to begin the NEWHL playoffs with a semifinals matchup with No. 2/3 Plattsburgh State. The Lakers represent the fourth seed in the NEWHL, while the Cardinals are the first seed. If Oswego State wants to…

Puzzle Answers 2/22/19

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