The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Nov. 29, 2024

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The Oswegonian

Laker Review

“Insurgent” exceeds predecessor

  March 20 was an exciting day not only because it was a Friday, but because “Insurgent”, the sequel to last year’s “Divergent”, premiered in theatres. The first movie was boring and conversational but “Insurgent” was filled with action and…

Opinion Staff Editorial

Finishing semester strong

With spring break behind us, many students are now shifting gears as if the semester is wrapping up in the next couple weeks. It is easy to fall under this influence because of how Thanksgiving break is set up during…

In the Office Opinion

Realization of post-graduation sinks in

I was hit with a sudden realization the other week while watching a movie trailer. When I saw the film’s release date of July 25, I realized that for the first time in my life I have no clue where…

Opinion

Fitness watches create buzz

What is it about fitness gear these days that prompt people to go out and spend hundreds of dollars on them? One would never guess that a simple watch could help one lose weight or become healthier and more active….

Opinion

Playstation Vue takes center stage

The television industry is continuing to evolve with the release of Playstation Vue, an online TV streaming service through Sony’s Playstation 3 and 4 gaming systems. As of right now, the service has only been released in three cities including…

Opinion

Early NFL retirees raise safety concerns

The NFL has had an interesting offseason with its owners meetings and proposed rule changes, but there is something that has seemed to go under the radar for most fans. Several players have decided to hang up their cleats before…

Opinion

Late buses on campus cause issues

When the weather gets cold in Oswego and no one feels like getting out of bed to travel to class, much less putting on their heavy-duty boots and wading out into the arctic tundra we call home for almost 10…

Opinion

Risky Starbucks initiative tanks early

What if our morning coffee could spark more than just our energy? Popular coffee giant Starbucks implemented an initiative last week to ignite conversations involving race. Baristas wrote “#RaceTogether” on each drink they made, hoping that coffee lovers would see…

Laker Review

‘iZombie’ injects new life into old stories

“iZombie” premiered Tuesday, March 17 on The CW and 2.29 million viewers tuned in to. This is another example of CW taking a comic series and turning it into a hit show. Overall, the show was incredibly well done. The…

Laker Review

Weekly EP Revue: Oh Honey’s lovely crooning

With summer supposedly approaching, light-hearted indie-pop tracks are sure to follow in the coming weeks. For Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter duo, Oh Honey, this could not be more true. The folksy pair, who previously released two other EPs and plan to release…