Jethro Tull returns with mythological flute tunes, poetic Icelandic lyrics
Rating: 3.5/5 stars Sit down and prepare for a musical deep dive into Norse mythology with Jethro Tull (“Zealot Gene”). The band released their new album “RökFlöte,” roughly meaning “rock flute” on April 21. Since their previous drop was only…
‘Suzume no Tojinari’ anime comments on stresses of Japanese society
Rating: 4/5 stars “Suzume no Tojinari” was recently released in theaters on April 14. It has been a long wait for Makoto Shinkai (“Tenki no Ko”) fans with the initial release being in November of 2022. The movie explores the…
New Trish Doller romance ‘Off the Map’ more adventurous than emotional
Rating: 3/5 stars “Off the Map” by Trish Doller (“The Float Plan”) is the third book in her “Beck Sisters” series. This book follows the story of Carla Black who is an honorary Beck sister. Carla lands in Ireland for…
Concerning fungus draws media attention, coincides with release of ‘The Last of Us’
On March 20, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a press release about concerns related to an “emerging fungus considered an urgent antimicrobial resistance threat” called Candida auris (C. auris). The press release contains data from 2020…
Student petition calls for Black studies department
Unlike many of its peers in the SUNY system, SUNY Oswego does not have a Black studies major program, a fact that graduating senior Rickey Strachan is hoping to change with other students’ help. Inspired by Professor Kenneth Marshall’s Black…
Officer-in-Charge Toale’s eligibility for presidency in question
SUNY Oswego’s Officer-in-Charge Mary Toale is one of five presidential candidates potentially moving forward to the final round of interviews for the position, though as the only internal candidate, she has faced questions about whether she should have been able…
Exotic snacks available to local community at new downtown store
SNAX, a new downtown storefront that sells exotic snacks, hosted its grand opening ceremony on April 7. SNAX’s products range from gummy Skittles and peach-flavored Kit Kats to calamari squid-flavored potato chips and Japanese soda. Graham Barney, the owner, said…
Oswego County among least healthy counties in New York, according to report
Oswego County is ranked one of the least healthy counties in New York, according to a report by County Health Rankings and Roadmaps (CHR&R), a program by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. In 2023, CHR&R ranks Oswego County…
Quest allows students to showcase research
First launched in 1980 under the direction of Dr. Helen Bohmer Daly, Quest at SUNY Oswego stands as both an annual day-long gathering for the free exchange of academic knowledge and ideas between students and faculty members, and a nearly…
Humans can be cute sometimes
When humans are not committing felonies like armed robbery, kidnapping or homicide, they have more appropriate habits that can be perceived as cute. The following traditions, habits and tendencies are what makes a human being value life. Birthdays: One of…
