FINALS COMING: GET SLEEP
If you approached someone on the street and asked if they would like to be made unconscious between four to nine hours, during which they would not be able to move, complete tasks or respond to stimuli, they would be…
O.A.R. returns to Oswego
O.A.R. (Of A Revolution) will be performing the Spring Concert Series at Oswego State on April 21. O.A.R. is an American rock band composed of Marc Roberge (vocals, guitar), Chris Culos (drums), Richard On (lead guitar), Benj Gershman (bass guitar)…
DragonForce gain new strength in ‘Power’
English power metal group DragonForce’s newest album, “The Power Within,” will not disappoint longtime fans. Formed in 1999 by friends Herman Li (guitar) and Sam Totman (guitar), under the name DragonHeart, the band has explored a wide variety of fantasy…
‘Reloaded’ tries to please everyone, fails
To the anticipation of millions, Nicki Minaj returns this year with, “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.” After a successful debut, many believe that Minaj is poised to declare herself as the queen of rap with the new release. However, Minaj does…
New Guide for Gays
I’ve studied at Oswego State for nearly four years now, but I’ve been gay for much, much longer. A Christmas home video from when I was four reveals me swapping a sleek motorcycle action figure for my sister’s Easy-Bake oven….
Discrimination at new heights after shooting
The shooting of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager, and the aftermath of the incident has without a doubt destroyed decades of progress in race relations here in America. It’s hard to argue that shooting an unarmed teenager who was…
‘Stand Your Ground’ fails to defend innocent
For over a month now there has been controversy over two people in Florida. One of them is Hispanic, and the other was African-American. George Zimmerman was a self-appointed neighborhood watchman at a gated community in Sanford, Fla. and Trayvon…
Being religious from afar
Ever since my Bar Mitzvah eight years ago, I have slowly drifted away from my religion. In my mind, a person’s Bar Mitzvah is the pinnacle of the Jewish religion; it is what you have worked toward during the many…
Journalism still thrives in many forms
It’s a gift from my father’s family. Passed down from father to son, until I was born a daughter. But it knows no gender. And now I have that same ink running through my veins. Following in the footsteps of…
BEGIN QUEST FOR KNOWLEDGE
It’s about that time of year. It’s 40 degrees after a cruel glimpse of summer over Spring Break. The trees are beginning to bud and those buds fly off in the wind and smack you in the face. Your roommates…
