The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 22, 2024

Month: March 2021

‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ updates disappointing predecessor

In the midst of a family tragedy, director Zack Snyder (“Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice”) was forced to step down from his position during post-production of 2017’s “Justice League.” Following the hiring of Joss Whedon (“The Avengers”) in his…

New novel ‘Firekeeper’s Daughter’ rumored for TV adaptation

On March 16, “Firekeeper’s Daughter,” by Angeline Boulley was released. Boulley is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. She is a storyteller who writes about her Ojibwe community and was chosen as an emerging young…

‘The Darkest Minds’ depicts dark themes in young adult setting

“The Darkest Minds” by Alexandra Bracken is a young adult dystopian novel that was released in December 2012. Despite its targeted demographic, the novel demonstrates a type of maturity and grimness that is unheard of in other novels of the…

‘Crash Bandicoot 4’ designates return to form for iconic video game series

Despite being treated to various spin-off games and even remastered versions of the original three, fans of “Crash Bandicoot” have not had the opportunity to play a new game in the franchise’s main series since the release of “Crash Bandicoot:…

Buccaneers end COVID-19-shortened season on high note

The end of March signals the completion of hockey for many athletes and coaches around New York state. For the Oswego varsity boys hockey team, this means the closing of another successful season under the guidance of head coach Kevin…

Bucs end hockey season on high note with convincing win over Watertown

The Oswego Buccaneers boy’s hockey team defeated the Watertown IHC Cavaliers by a final score of 6-1 in its final game of the season on Saturday night. After the Bucs collapsed against the Cazenovia Lakers last night, head coach Kevin…

Photo Brief: Learning Strategies Workshop

One of SUNY Oswego’s academic success advisors, Cathleen Mangano, hosted an academic success workshop on Wednesday, March 3. Mangano discussed retrieval practice, spaced practice and new study techniques aimed at helping students improve their learning habits.  Mangano began the virtual…

Photo Brief: COVID-19 Test Verification

SUNY Oswego students must now use a new COVID-19 testing verification resource. This app will allow students, faculty and staff the ability to verify that they have taken their weekly COVID-19 test. The app can be accessed from a smartphone…

Musician speaks to students about challenges faced by women in theater today

Accomplished musician and songwriter Martha Redbone visited SUNY Oswego students on March 1, via Zoom. She spoke about her recent work and about challenges faced by minorities and women in theater today. Specifically, Redbone spoke of her experiences, bringing the…

New ban on mattress toppers announced

Fire inspections began for SUNY Oswego students the week of Feb. 15. The usually pain-free visits by the fire marshal to residence halls has caused more anxiety for students this year, however, due to new regulations. In an email sent…