The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 29, 2024

Devin O'Shaughnessy

On-campus parking nightmares continue

Students this year are frustrated once again by the so-called parking system here on campus and the inability to find appropriate spots to accommodate them without receiving a ticket. On campus, there are parking lots reserved for residents, commuters and…

Shyamalan’s ‘Split’ gives viewers hope for director again

Kicking the new year off in the box office is M. Night Shyamalan’s latest horror film, “Split.” The film follows three young women who are kidnapped by a man named Kevin, played by James McAvoy (“X-Men: Apocalypse”), who suffers from…

Watts less powerful than before, ‘Shut In’ disappoints

Among the horror films released this year, “Shut In” could possibly be one of the worst. This film presents a story of a woman named Mary (Naomi Watts, “Allegiant”), a children’s psychologist who is taking care of her quadriplegic son…

Conference addresses strategies to combat sex trafficking in Oswego County

An estimated 600,000 to 800,000 men, women and children are subjected to human trafficking across international borders each year, according to a presentation at the Nov. 7 Safe Harbour Conference. The conference addressed trafficking and exploitation of youth in Oswego…

‘Trolls’ predictable at points but enjoyable, funny film

For viewers who enjoy singing and dancing in films, “Trolls” is a strong choice. Released Nov. 4, the film features a story that targets younger audiences, but the film has some adult humor as well. “Trolls” follows the story of…

‘Ouija: Origins of Evil’ gives fans story from original film

Playing with a ouija board as a kid is almost a rite of passage which was made of some friends asking spirits questions about the future, relationships and secrets. Although “Ouija 2: Origin of Evil” shows that there is nothing…

Lesser known Netflix horrors give frights, terrify

Halloween has been known as a time for trick or treating, prank-filled nights and, in recent years, staying in your room watching anything scary on Netflix. Although Netflix is full of great movies that fall under horror, thriller or various…