Convicted criminals do not need documentaries
Selena Quintanilla, American singer and icon, was born on April 26, 1971 and killed on March 31, 1995. 28 years later, Quintanilla’s killer, Yolanda Saldívar, is coming out with a documentary telling her side of the story. This is another…
Pineapple Thief’s pretension leaves sour taste for non-prog rock fans
Rating: .5/5 stars After listening to this album, progressive rock is certainly not my favorite genre of music. At all. The first track is titled “Put It Right.” The mixing is the only thing to write home about. There are…
Usher’s comeback album ‘Coming Home’ returns singer to limelight
Rating: 5/5 stars Dominating the pop sector of the music industry at the turn of the century, Usher Raymond IV (“Confessions”), better known as just Usher, has made a strong return on the scene with his ninth studio album, “Coming…
Declan McKenna releases summer bop months ahead of June
Declan McKenna’s (“What Do You Think About The Car?”) newly released album is a breath of fresh air with the upcoming sunny weather. “What Happened to the Beach?” is a refreshing indie-pop album with the perfect vibes for driving with…
Joe Keery gives audience déjà vu in “Marmalade” performance
Rating: 3.5/5 stars If you have ever been interested in watching Joe Keery (“Stranger Things”) “gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss,” this movie may be for you. The newly released film “Marmalade,” which was both directed and written by Keir O’Donnell (“The Dry”),…
Monster romance flick ‘Lisa Frankenstein’ brings good cinema back from dead
Rating: 5/5 stars “Lisa Frankenstein” hit theaters this past weekend, leaving an undead bite on audiences’ hearts. The story is a twisted retelling of Frankenstein’s monster and Frankenstein’s monster’s bride—this story does not need an old mad scientist to make…
Super Bowl commercials provide iconic celebrity cameos during biggest night for ads
Rating: 1.5/5 stars The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events in the U.S. Even if you are not into seeing who wins the Lombardi trophy, there is something for everyone with the commercials and the big halftime…
Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime Show painfully mediocre, less than super
Rating: 3/5 stars The DJ did not have us falling in love with Usher’s extremely average Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show performance. The introduction to the show grabbed attention, with the colorful costumes invoking the feel of a circus….
Oswego firefighters consider service area reduction following excess calls
On Jan. 24, the Office of the President of SUNY Oswego released a statement via email regarding the ongoing discussions of the Oswego Town Volunteer Fire Department’s separation from the university. President Nwosu gave the address, reassuring the student body…
Penfield Library reveals 2023’s most popular titles
SUNY Oswego’s Penfield Library recently released its list of its most borrowed books in 2023. According to Penfield’s official website, with “over 191,000 visitors… a 32 percent increase from 2022,” the library quantized what titles were most popular amongst those…