Trees cut down surrounding Mahar Hall
The trees next to Mahar Hall have been cut down, but for good reason. Those trees have died and were becoming dangerous for the campus community. Next to the doors of Mahar Hall looks empty without the large trees that…
Oswego Pizza Hut closes, unable to compete financially
The city of Oswego now carries one less pizza shop, after Pizza Hut closed its doors for good on Monday. Company officials announced on Friday, Feb. 6, that the restaurant located at 303 West Seneca St. would be closing in…
SA President gives annual address
Glad to see so many new and present senators, Takeena Strachan, president of the Student Association at Oswego State presented her State of the Association Address. Strachan covered issues ranging from women’s reproductive health, the Food Bill and a trip…
Tyler Art Gallery showcases student-made pieces
The 57th Annual Juried Student Exhibition Awards Ceremony hosted by Michael Flanagan, the Tyler Art Gallery director, showcased student-made art and ended with award givers presenting the honors to deserving artists. Active faculty in the Oswego State Art Department do…
Recent hockey media scrum questioned
On Feb. 6, Sam Reinhart, a forward for the Buffalo Sabres in the National Hockey League was questioned by Mike Harrington, a sports columnist for The Buffalo News, about his effort on a specific play that was made. In that…
New York Global Entry program ban
On Feb. 6, the Trump administration announced plans to ban Global Entry for New York state residents. This latest move comes amid growing tensions between both ends of the political spectrum and all it is doing is harming New York…
State of the Union party dramatics
On Tuesday, Feb. 4, President Donald Trump gave his annual State of the Union speech. Marked by what was, at the time, an ongoing impeachment trial, it almost seemed the president was trying to cover up some of the inconsistencies…
Oscar speeches should be relevant
Sunday was the 92nd Academy Awards that took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Each winner, just like every other year, is allowed to give an acceptance speech. Instead of these speeches being about the actual award, the…
Oscars 2020 Biggest Moments
Laker Review is breaking down the night’s biggest surprises and winners. Below are some highlights from the first half of the show. Brad Pitt wins gold, Eminem shows up out of nowhere and “Joker” makes Oscar history. Brad Pitt finally…
Music Breakdown: Feb. 14, 2020
While last week’s musical journey took listeners’s all around the globe, ending in Australia, this week’s edition travels back to Europe. This week’s compilation is characterized by powerful pop and what is known as the European dance genre, or simply…
