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,…
Photo brief: Exit testing required
Just like in the fall, SUNY Oswego will conduct exit testing for all of its students before they leave for the summer, Dr. Jerri Howland told students in an email on Friday, April 23. Students must obtain a negative COVID-19…
Photo brief: New Tully’s Opening
Two years after the closure of the Oswego Friendly’s, a new Tully’s location will take over the location on 196 W. Bridge St., according to Mayor Billy Barlow. While Tully’s has purchased the property, there is still plenty of work…
Northwestern Mutual offers recruiting advice
To help students seeking jobs or internships, representatives from Northwestern Mutual visited with SUNY Oswego students and gave tips on how to network properly and to build a brand. The presentation was hosted by three representatives from the company, Managing…
