The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 23, 2024

Month: September 2021

In The Office: The Editor-in-Chief’s column

The Oswegonian is actually running full meetings inside our humble but spacious 600 square foot Marano Campus Center office once again. A statement that has not been uttered since March 2020. This column is not about COVID-19 and the effects…

“WarioWare” franchise brings high quality gaming to Nintendo fans

 At the 2021 E3 gaming convention, Nintendo fans were treated to a surprise when it was announced that a new entry in the “WarioWare” franchise titled “WarioWare: Get it Together!” will be released this September. Like past installments in the…

Kacey Musgraves’ new album sparks powerful blend in genres

Kacey Musgraves (“Justified”), the Grammy-award- winning singer-songwriter stuns yet again with her fifth studio album “star-crossed.” Released Sept. 10 through MCA Nashville and Interscope Records, the 15 track album has been met with mostly positive critic reviews and received a…

‘Untourable Album’ boasts smooth, relaxing indie tunes

Canadian indie band Men I Trust (“Lauren”), featuring Jessy Caron on bass and guitar, Dragos Chiriac on keyboard and Emmanuelle Proulx as lead vocalist, released their fourth album “Untourable Album” on Aug. 24.  Men I Trust’s overall sound is similar…

Mysterious ‘Dark and Shallow Lies’ impresses young adult fans

 In September, “Dark and Shallow Lies” by Ginny Myers Sain officially released from Razorbill, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Since March 2021, when the cover of “Dark and Shallow Lies” was first revealed, Penguin Teen had been promoting the…

Uninspired ‘Cinderella’ retelling fails to improve classic story

Amazon Studios’ 2021 “Cinderella” movie is different than any other version of the fairytale that has been released.  Written and directed by Kay Cannon (“Pitch Perfect”), this modern remake is reminiscent of what the creators of “Hamilton” set out to…

Emotional album ‘Donda’ displays Kanye West’s songwriting talents

Kanye West (“Famous”) added to his resume with the late August 2021 release of “Donda.” The album, named for West’s late mother, is an effective 1 hour and 48 minute blend of the many musical styles he has utilized throughout…

‘Life is Strange: True Colors’ brings new life to popular game series

Square Enix’s “Life is Strange’’ series has been one of the biggest names in story-based video games since the release of its first installment in 2015. The latest title in the series, “Life is Strange: True Colors,” is just as…

‘Shang-Chi’ marks new high for Marvel Cinematic Universe

The second film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) “Phase Four,” “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” commences the franchise’s post-Infinity Saga run on a positive note by introducing its newest Avenger. Boasting a strong cast of characters,…

Apple Issues Security Patch for Spyware that Targeted Operating Systems

By Ryan Ravenell Apple has issued an emergency security patch update for a spyware that targeted iOS, macOS (OSX), and watchOS, and is urging millions of users around the world to update their technology. In an analysis conducted by internet…