‘Charlatan’ author speaks to Oswego
Non-fiction writer Pope Brock visited Oswego State on Nov. 30 to talk to students about non-fiction writing and the research required to write a good novel. Brock began his career as a writer mostly for the thrill of having something…
Flyleaf grows in second album
Flyleaf’s newest album, "Memento Mori," is the perfect sophomore album. Not only does it bring the original sound from Flyleaf’s first album, "Flyleaf" (released in 2005), it introduces a newer and better sound. Flyleaf, an alternative rock band from Texas,…
The law abides to this citizen
"Law Abiding Citizen" poses the question about whether the U.S. justice system is truly just. In the opening scene, Clyde Shelton (Gerard Butler, "300") is enjoying a simple life with his family when his home is suddenly invaded. His wife…
Another game to play
Wanna play a game? Again? "Saw" is back on the big screen and of course, it is more gruesome than ever. The "Saw" saga has moved into its sixth installment this Halloween season and it has finally (we hope) tied…
Homage to the Violin Sonata””
Irina Muresanu, a world-class Romanian violinist will be making her way to Oswego State Wednesday Dec. 9th. Muresanu has been awarded top honors in many violin competitions and won the Pro Musicis International Award and the Arthur Foote Award from…
Portrait artist visits Oswego
World-renowned artist David Garibaldi is scheduled to appear at the upcoming Farnham Family Services "Rock the Arts" event at the American Foundry in Oswego in November. Garibaldi is scheduled to perform his live stage show, "Rhythm and Hue," at the…
‘Modern Warfare 2’ hits the target
Over the years, the "Call of Duty" franchise has always been known for raising the bar for the first-person shooter genre. Developer Infinity Ward has taken the franchise from historic World War II settings to a more modern setting with…
Murder in the theatre
It’s a story you’ve probably heard a thousand times before. Girl meets girl. Girl falls in love with girl. Girl tells lover the story of how she brutally murdered her parents with a garden implement. Okay, so maybe not, but…
Trowbridge defines poetic comedy
Dark comedy poet, William Trowbridge, visited the Oswego State campus on Nov. 16 to talk to students about humor in poetry and the importance it serves in writing. Trowbridge, a slender man with gray hair, covered mostly by a red…
‘Alan and Lawrence’ revamped for encore
Music and competition weave a captivating story in the encore performance of "An Evening with Alan and Lawrence" when it comes back to Waterman Theatre Nov. 23. The play highlights the relationship between the vaudeville act consisting of pianist Alan…
