Ellie Goulding returns with upbeat pop on ‘Higher Than Heaven’
Rating: 5/5 stars Ellie Goulding (“Brightest Blue”) released “Higher Than Heaven” on April 7 through Polydor Records. The album was originally announced in October 2022. It is her first album in three years, since “Brightest Blue” (2020), Goulding has been…
Frost Children reinvent indie rave in post-hyperpop world on new album ‘SPEED RUN’
Rating: 3/5 stars What actually is hyperpop? The dynamic genre has been the subject of debate amongst both middle-aged music critics and teenagers in TikTok comments. Some say it is the future of pop; some say it died with SOPHIE…
Abby Jimenez’s ‘Yours Truly:’ Breathtakingly profound story that will leave a mark
Rating: 5/5 stars “Yours Truly” by Abby Jimenez (“Life’s Too Short”) is the second book in her “Part of Your World” series. This book follows Briana, whose life seems to be spiraling out of control. Her divorce is days away…
Metallica resurrects itself with themes of head-banging hope amid darkness
Rating: 5/5 stars Thrash metal is reborn and fresh out of therapy with Metallica’s (“Hardwired … to Self-Destruct”) latest album “72 Seasons” released on April 14. The band has a pat- tern of releasing a new album only every five to…
Oswego professor applies travels to class lessons
From Uganda to South Korea to California and all the way to upstate New York, Sari Fordham, a professor in the creative writing department at SUNY Oswego, has experienced her fair share of travel. “I grew up with a passport…
SUNY Oswego study abroad program excelling after pandemic lull
SUNY Oswego continues to send more than 20% of students to study abroad post-COVID-19, making it one of the top campuses in the SUNY system, according to the Education Abroad Office. More than 400 students are sent annually to more…
Students still dealing with consequences of COVID-19 era online instruction
Online courses were a convenient way to hold classes at both the high school and college level given the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the shift back to in-person classes has not been easy for many students across the…
Student group shows value of storytelling
On Feb. 23, two storytelling performances highlighted the work of students in the expressive arts therapy minor at SUNY Oswego, while demonstrating the therapeutic value of storytelling. The performance occurred inside the current Tyler Art Gallery showcase called “Fire For…
Downtown store owner reflects on spiritual, educational journeys
Crystals are believed to have healing powers by some. For Valerie Baxter, they have changed her life. Baxter is a full-time college student, mom of five and most recently, the owner of Soulful Expressions, a metaphysical shop in Oswego. She…
“The Other Mozart” sheds light on overlooked sister of legendary composer
Actress Daniela Galli performed the one-woman show “The Other Mozart” in Waterman Theatre on March 23 at SUNY Oswego. In addition to the performance of the play, Galli and stage manager, hairstylist and makeup artist Kodi Milburn hosted an open…
