Lizzy McAlpine crafts soft, vulnerable lyrics on latest masterpiece
Rating: 4/5 stars Lizzy McAlpine’s “Older” is an album for poetry lovers: lyrically beautiful and musically sparse. The album follows a clear progression, mourning the end of a relationship. It feels as though it is an evolution of the relationships…
Eclipse provides inspiration to local artists, population
When the dance of the sun and moon begins, some artists look to the sky for inspiration. Both within and beyond Oswego, artists are using the eclipse as a way to create art. At Riverside Artisans, artist Bonnie Sommers hosted…
Oswegonian staff debate the excitement around eclipse
Mackenzie Shields: The semester has all been leading up to this: April 8, the day of the total solar eclipse. While for some, it may just be a day of canceled classes, for others, it is much more. Even if…
Eclipses in media: spaced-out flicks channeling moon mood, dude
Does the eclipse have you questioning how small and insignificant you are compared to the rest of the universe? Are you fascinated by what lies beyond? Or perhaps, is the science far too much and you need an escape? Whatever…
Oswego students organize protest, memorial, denounce Palestine violence
Student organizations hosted two events this week to condemn violence in Palestine. Muslim Student Association (MSA) hosted the first event of the week, a memorial for the lives lost in Palestine. The event aimed to “acknowledge and pay tribute to…
Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime Show painfully mediocre, less than super
Rating: 3/5 stars The DJ did not have us falling in love with Usher’s extremely average Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show performance. The introduction to the show grabbed attention, with the colorful costumes invoking the feel of a circus….
Universal Music Group defends artists from AI with TikTok music removal
In an attempt to save its artists from having their music be exploited on TikTok, Universal Music Group (UMG) has made a decision that will likely have massive negative impacts on its artists’ music promotion abilities and ultimately harm both…
Students showcase talent, experience in one-act plays
Two student directors showed Oswego their interpretations of one-act plays from Nov. 29 to Dec. 3 in Tyler Hall’s Lab Theatre. The showcase allowed the audience to experience both plays, beginning with “Screaming, Humming,” directed by Tess Uline, and followed…
Oswegonian staff debate Christmas lights colors
Mackenzie: You are going for a lovely Christmas light drive around your neighborhood. You take the time to enjoy each and every house, taking the drive at your own pace. You stumble upon a lovely house, with the railing decorated…
Oswego State men’s hockey takes down no. 1 ranked Plattsburgh State
The Lakers took home two SUNYAC victories this weekend in games against their rival, Plattsburgh State, and SUNY Potsdam. The action-packed weekend began with an away game at Potsdam. The middle of the first period brought a goal from Lakers’…
