The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 25, 2024

Samantha Flavell

Cornell University professor invents new apples

Apple lovers in central New York can crunch into two new breeds of apples developed by a professor at Cornell University that are only available for orchards part of Crunchtime Apple Growers. Two local orchards that grow and sell these…

Laptops not effective for note-taking

While technology has become very prevalent in society and is very useful, it does not belong in the traditional classroom. There are always exceptions to the rules. In some classes, such as media-based courses, laptops and cellphones are a requirement…

Jake Paul focus of documentary

YouTuber Shane Dawson has found astounding success in his new documentary series, “The Mind of Jake Paul.” The eight-part series delves into the life and mind of 21-year-old YouTuber Jake Paul. Paul is one of the most controversial social media…

Video games allow gambling

Video gaming is a hobby that is widely loved and accessible. Some games, however, are intended for mature audiences, whether it be for violence, like “Grand Theft Auto V,” sexual themes, like “Detroit: Become Human” or in-game purchases and gambling,…

Not all ex-cons should get a second chance

One of the most controversial discussions in America is, or should be, ex-convict injustices. Ex-convicts have easily faced one of the hardest comebacks in America. From being convicted to going to jail, it is extremely hard to get your life…

Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga hit home run with ‘A Star is Born’

4/5 Stars The horses are off and running, and the race has officially begun. Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper, “The Avengers: Infinity War”) is a rock star who sells out stadiums but doubles as an alcoholic and drug addict with tinnitus….

‘Vice’ trailer shows off another overweight Christian Bale

With the never-ending barrage of trailers that Hollywood likes to dump on the public at certain points of the year, it can be easy for good content to get lost in the shuffle. However, there was one trailer that stood…

George Carlin biopic in works from ‘Moneyball’ writer

Those who are fans of stand-up comedians will almost certainly be familiar with George Denis Patrick Carlin, a prolific comedian and actor from the 90s. Having also written several books like “When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops,” “Napalm and…

Chris Evans says farewell to Captain America in tweet

Well Marvel fans, in the words of Captain America himself, we have finally reached “the end of the line.” Yet, not entirely, as the highly anticipated, currently untitled “Avengers 4” will not be released until May 3, 2019. However, one…

Latest Spike Lee “joint” proves racism still alive

5/5 Stars “BlacKkKlansman” is one of the best films of all time. This film was a rollercoaster of emotions, leaving viewers in tears from both laughing and crying. Lovers of film, history and politics, will be on the edge of…