Gardiner talks writing in game design
Complete immersion stands as the ultimate goal of a good video game production, said a prominent video game designer this past Monday. Jeff Gardiner, a graduate of Oswego State, stressed the importance of fundamental writing skills, scripting and player immersion…
‘Arkham City’ album fuses rock and Batman
When most people think of Batman, chances are they don’t equate the Dark Knight with alternative and rock music. But with the release of “Batman Arkham City: The Album,” though, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, WaterTower Music and DC Entertainment have…
M83 risk new double album
Releasing a double album is a bold, risky move by any musician, especially in 2011. Considering the already expansive and sprawling sound of M83, it makes perfect sense for them to try it. Their fifth album, “Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming,”…
George Clarke reflects on independent filmmaking
George Clarke, a Northern Ireland native, reminisced about his years as an independent filmmaker on Tuesday night. He was warmly welcomed and spoke about the experiences he’s had through his work. Allain Daigle organized the presentation along with the Oswego…
True colors shine for equality
On National Coming Out Day (NCOD) this year thousands of Oswego State students, faculty, and people from the Oswego community donned shirts proclaiming “I support equality!” or “I am Out and Proud!” Marian Holmes, director of communications for Pride Alliance,…
Students, staff ‘Occupy Quad’ in latest protest movement
As part of the Occupy Oswego movement, students, faculty and staff pitched tents in the academic quad Wednesday night. Six tents were set up in the quad and approximately 15 people spent the night, said Maureen Curtin, an English professor…
SUNY Help fund to aide hurricane victims in need
Across the state, the State University of New York has been collecting donations through the SUNY Help fund to provide tuition scholarships to students affected by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. SUNY Chancelor Nancy Zimpher released a statement regarding…
Recession Retrospective
A prominent economist told Oswego State students that the financial crisis of 2008 should not have happened during a talk on Wednesday. “Every day we are going to bed with the crisis and waking up with the crisis,” said Yildiray…
Heavy-duty horse power
Oswego State students see University Police cars on campus daily, but few stop to wonder how unique they are. Each car has prisoner cages, two-way radios, an emergency light-control box, a laptop with a special mounting unit, a barcode scanner,…
