To some, binge drinking isn’t an issue
It isn’t exactly a shocking revelation that spending five years at college changes one’s perception on certain things in life. One thing that has changed for me personally has been my stance toward drinking. Basically, I do not drink except…
Dead wrong on funeral ban
The Oswego County Legislature will vote on legislation that prohibits groups or individuals from picketing or disrupting military funerals in Oswego County. They are planning on voting on Oct. 13. The law prohibits demonstrations within 500 feet of a funeral…
Justice League #1
With the release of “Justice League #1” last week DC Comics rebooted their entire fictional universe. The relaunch, known as “New 52” hit stores, including the one in Oswego on Wednesday. When DC announced that they were relaunching their entire…
Our Idiot Brother: Shining a light on the ‘good life’
Our Idiot Brother, directed by Jesse Peretz, is a hilarious comedy. That being said, the movie has a substantive under-current as well. Ned, played by the masterful Paul Rudd, is an ‘idiot’ only in the eyes of the real world….
Madden 12: great gameplay and graphics
Football and video game fans know what the month of August means: a new installment of EA Sports’ Madden franchise. It’s no secret, even to non-sport fans, that the NFL has been through tough times since the end of the…
“Re:(disc)covered”
With various hits like “She Hates Me,” “Control,” and “Away From Me,” Puddle of Mudd has made themselves known as a hardcore rock group. Their newest album, “Re:(disc)covered” is full of classic covers, including hits from AC/DC, Led Zeppelin and…
“I Am the Enemy”
Pop Punk band The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is back with their third studio album “Am I the Enemy.” After their disappointing sophomore album “Lonely Road” (2009), Red Jumpsuit Apparatus went back to the basics that brought them to stardom in…
The Demos
The Demos are a Rochester, N.Y. based indie rock group composed of two born and bred natives, Jason Milton and Callan Saunders. They released their debut album “Lovely” in May 2011. I had a chance to correspond with the Rochester…
Field hockey shuts out visiting Houghton
The Oswego State field hockey team evened their record at 1-1 after defeating Houghton College, 2-0, on Saturday afternoon at South Athletic Field. The Lakers used their bench to win both their home opener and their first win of the…
Lakers field talented, young roster
The Oswego State women’s soccer team begins its fifth season under head coach Brian McGrane looking to solve the troubles they have experienced during conference play. Last season the Lakers posted a 6-3 non-conference record, but struggled in conference, finishing…
