The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 22, 2024

Month: April 2022

Debut author Caitlin Barasch hooks fans with ‘A Novel Obsession’

By Faith Smith “A Novel Obsession” by debut author Caitlin Barasch is a twisty sort of story within a story. It is a first-person narrative of the general fiction genre. In “A Novel Obsession,” we meet Naomi Ackerman, a 24-year-old…

Humorous ‘Love From Scratch’ leaves readers all smiles

By Gabrielle Kroeger “Love From Scratch” by Kaitlyn Hill is a workplace, rivals-to-lovers’ romance. This is Hill’s debut novel about Reese Camden and Benny Beneventi who are two interns at a company called Friends of Flavor. Both Camden and Beneventi…

Depp v. Herd shows bigger issue

By Abigail Connolly As a $50 million defamation lawsuit trial unfolds before the world, it is time to consider the way domestic abuse is viewed and handled.  Famed actor, Johnny Depp (“Edward Scissorhands”) is currently engaged in a fierce legal…

‘Wizarding World’ hits new low with ‘Secrets of Dumbledore’

By Ethan Stinson Challenged by the poor reception of its predecessor and the recasting of its primary antagonist, “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” had a lot to overcome if it wished to keep the moderately successful “Wizarding World” prequel…

The Editor-in-Chief’s column: Final paper in charge means time to reminiscence

By Brandon Ladd This is my last week in charge, it seems bizarre to think about. College has been a marathon and a sprint at the same time.  I have always described running a newspaper as a 400-meter dash that…

Must-see indie pop band Peach Pit puts on rousing Buffalo concert

By John Custodio Peach Pit (“Alrighty Aphrodite”) performed at the Town Ballroom in Buffalo on April 9, playing a mix of classic bangers and new hits off of their recent album “From 2 to 3.” Hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Peach…

Angsty ‘Metal Lords’ shows viewers headbanging good time

“Metal Lords” is about to be your new favorite coming-of-age film. It made its debut on Netflix on April 8, and while it has some fresh faces you may not know, it is sure to win you over with its…

Pro-LGBTQ album ‘Bronco’ defies country music conventions

By John Custodio Orville Peck (“Dead of Night”) released his second studio album “Bronco” on April 8 to favorable response from professional and casual critics on websites like Metacritic. Known for his unique style of dress and cryptic personality, Peck…

Alex Isley shows off rigid voice, reflective songwriting with ‘Marigold’

By Jade Gatling “Marigold” is the latest album to be released by Alex Isley (“Good and Plenty”) with backup vocalist and producer Jack Dine (“Love Again”). The album may be one of their most ambitious releases yet. The album takes…

Oswego State Men’s Hockey Announces Leadership Core

The Oswego State men’s hockey announced Apr. 10th, their leadership group for the 2022-23 campaign. The team posted on Twitter three individuals that would step into the roles for the Lakers’ 56th season. Ryan Bunka, Alex DiCarlo, and Troy Robillard will…