The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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‘Secretariat’: A Classic Underdog Triumph

"Secretariat" directed by Randall Wallace ("We Were Soldiers") is an exhilarating and uplifting film. The film is based on the inspiring story of the underdog turned Triple Crown Champion racehorse of the same name. Based on William Nack’s book "Secretariat:…

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Baking in style

Sitting in the car on the way to Edison Avenue in The Bronx, I eagerly await stepping into my Uncle Charlie and Aunt Nina’s house. After what seems to be the longest 45 minute drive ever; my father, my twin…

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Theatre season ushered in with ‘Dracula’

The 21st century has brought a new era for vampires in our culture, but one must not forget the original who started the hype. The adaptation of "Dracula," directed by Mark Cole, is brought to life on stage by an…

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‘Station to Station’ steeped in intrigue

David Bowie’s album "Station to Station" is steeped in intrigue, from the tale that Bowie was living entirely off of cocaine, peppers and milk and remembers nothing of the production of the album to the fact that "Station to Station"…

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‘Suit’ up with K.T.

K.T. Tunstall, a Scottish singer-songwriter, has been an outspoken and independent woman who has written music throughout the last decade including the release of her fourth album, "Tiger Suit," on September 27. Her work is celebrated by many as being…

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‘Let Me In’ creepy story with vampires

"Let Me In," directed by Matt Reeves ("Cloverfield"), is a remake of the 2008 Swedish film "Let the Right One In." While this film shares the same concept and story as the original, it was advertised very incorrectly. The film…

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Vampire classic arrives on campus

Vampires invade Oswego State in the theatrical adaptation of Bram Stoker’s "Dracula." As the play opens, we find ourselves in London, where Dr. Seward (Nate Roy) enlists the help of Dr. Van Helsing (Sarah Sterling) to try and discover the…

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‘Social Network’ profiles Facebook status

"The Social Network," directed by David Fincher ("Seven," "Fight Club") is an incredible film. It is the kind of movie that examines our culture and how people live in this generation. It uses the origin story of Facebook as a…

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‘Rising’ again

Capcom’s "Dead Rising 2" successfully blends the action, horror and RPG genres into an engrossing experience that begs to be played over and over again. Making a departure from the first game, "Dead Rising 2" features a new protagonist named…

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Undo Interview

"I recently had a chance to ask Undo some questions whose new album "As Always, But Never Before" is an expansive experiment in songwriting and soundscapes. The band consists of Ory Hodis and Mike Jerigum who both have ties to…