The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Jan. 30, 2025

Laker Review

“Inside Out 2” sees new emotions in Riley’s headquarters

Rating: 4/5 stars  After nine years, Riley Anderson (Kensington Tallman, “The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run”) and her emotions are back, ready to conquer wherever life takes them next. That is, until Riley hits puberty overnight, bringing in four…

Slim Shady back with Highly-Anticipated Final Studio Album

Rating: 4.5/5 stars Shady’s back, tell a friend! Marshall Mathers, better known as the iconic rapper Eminem, graced listeners of all ages with his 12th and final studio album, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace),” in July.  Prior…

Deadpool Movie adds on to Marvel Studio’s continual ‘fan service’ 

Rating: 3.5/5 “Deadpool & Wolverine” is the latest Marvel superhero adventure, starring Ryan Reynolds (“Free Guy”) and Hugh Jackman (“The Greatest Showman”), as the titular hero and anti-hero. Following the events of “Deadpool 2” and the real-world acquisition of 20th…

Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” brags light-hearted country twang 

Rating: 4.5/5 stars  Sabrina Carpenter (“Short n’ Sweet”) has slowly but surely become the next rising pop star princess with her hit singles like “Espresso” and “Please Please Please”. With the release of her sixth studio album “Short n’ Sweet”,…

Oasis Reunites: U.K.’s iconic brothers return 15 years after breakup

After 15 years out of the spotlight, the influence and impact on modern rock music that Oasis had may be overlooked. The English anthem-creating band led by brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher, were cementing their legacy as one of the…

Sons of Beatles ‘come together’ for indie-pop flop ‘Primrose Hill’

Rating: 2.5/5 Stars A new song has been credited to duo Lennon-McCartney, only this time it isn’t John and Paul. The sons of the masterful pair, Sean Ono Lennon and James McCartney have teamed up to release “Primrose Hill,” a…

Coachella girl power slays with No Doubt, Lana Del Rey sets

The highly anticipated festival known as Coachella where celebrities, influencers and music lovers come together and listen to their favorite artists and dress up in their extravagant outfits to post on social media began April 12. Coachella 2024 had some…

Billy Joel gives record-breaking performance

“We’re all on TV tonight!” Billy Joel (Piano Man)  quipped from behind his baby grand piano to the sold-out seats at Madison Square Garden. Clad in a sharp leather jacket and blue jeans, the 78 year-old artist took the stage-…

New Melvins album turns back clock with funky edge

Rating: 4/5 Stars For fans of a throwback, hard-rock style, “Tarantula Heart” by Melvins (“Working the Ditch”) is for you. The album only features 5 songs, but they span over 40 minutes in total. The first two tracks take up…

‘The Addams Family’ strikes match in audiences’ hearts

Rating: 5/5 Stars “They’re creepy! They’re cooky, mysterious and spooky!” The cast of SUNY Oswego’s production of “The Addams Family’’ is truly one for the ages. The cartoonish mannerisms of sophomore Ian Katz and junior Maximillian Collins as family patriarch…