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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…

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…

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,…

Vote Oswego provides voting opportunities

Today is the 2018 midterm election deadline for voter registration – the last chance for Oswego State students to have their voices heard by registering to vote or requesting their absentee ballots with the help of Vote Oswego. For many…

In The Office: Social media not convenient for introverts

The modern age is known for technology having created an immeasurable access to people. Anyone can call, text, video chat or email almost everyone else and can reasonably expect the person being contacted will see that message in mere moments….

Staff Editorial

When innocent people are killed because of a failure to abide by safety laws and measures, there is a major issue. On Oct. 6, there was a deadly limousine crash in Schoharie, New York, that left the driver, all 17…

‘Big Mouth’ returns to Netflix with more delightful sex jokes

“Big Mouth” is a weird, messed-up show, and it is back for 10 more offensive, perverted episodes for anyone lucky enough to have a Netflix account or a friend with one. With that being said, it is still one of…

Venom provides another dud for superhero genre

After a five-year hiatus, Ruben Fleischer (“Gangster Squad”) returns to the director’s chair to deliver “Venom,” the first installment in Sony’s next attempt at a universe. A “Venom” film has been in the works for more than a decade, after…

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…