M.I.A. reaffirms artistic individuality
M.I.A., aka Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam, is a testament to globalism being a positive thing for music. The influences that make up her musical mélange are just as kaleidoscopic as her visual image. Her sound is characterized by its completely unpretentious…
Upcoming WNYO free student concert
If you happen to pass through the Campus Center this Saturday, you are sure to be in for a treat, thanks to WNYO. The student-run radio station will be hosting a free concert for all students starting at 5 p.m….
Science fiction novel brought to life in Ford’s ‘Ender’s Game’
For a movie that seems to be geared toward young adults, “Ender’s Game” deals with several complex issues, including genocide, violence and war. Based on the novels by Orson Scott Card, this science fiction film is set in the future…
Lavigne attemps to hold onto youth, produces worst album yet
When Avril Lavigne hit the music scene at age 17, she was an instant hit for rebellious teens everywhere. From “Complicated” to “I’m With You,” the young singer’s song were filled with angst. The release of her second album furthered…
Rising Student Artist: Bobby Chuck seeks to break rap mold
When I sat down with junior Rob Dezendorf, known as his stage name “Bobby Chuck,” I was greeted by the infamous black and white poster of Muhammad Ali standing over Sonny Liston and the caption, “First minute, first round” in…
Creative Writing: Geminids
Geminids By Amanda Bintz It was 29 degrees outside the first time I saw a meteor shower. I put on a hat, gloves with wool mittens over them, three pairs of socks and boots, and sat on my front porch….
Horoscopes
Aries This may not be your week. You will find yourself distracted while trying to do your work. Do your best to work through the distractions, even if it means flying under the radar for a while. If you manage…
No credits, major problems: Freshmen without credits face registration snag
On Monday, seniors will being to register for spring classes, followed by juniors, sophomores and, later, freshmen. The current system considers the number of credits a student has to determine their registration time. Many students in the same academic year…
Oswego battles obesity
The Oswego City High School is attempting to tackle the obesity problem that is affecting its students by creating more opportunities for fitness and offering a variety of programs in its curriculum. The epidemic of obesity in the city of…
