The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Jan. 1, 2025

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Band of Horses return with new sounds in “Mirage Rock” *WEB EXCLUSIVE*

Two years have passed since Band of Horses released their third album “Infinite Arms” in 2010. Fans have been waiting with baited breath to hear what the Seattle band has in store for them with their latest album. “Mirage Rock”…

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Rushing to become a part of something bigger

When junior Laura Mason was asked why she is rushing she said, “free alcohol, free parties.” That is the stereotypical response when it comes to asking people why they rush. While some people think that rush is about and splatter…

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Multi-disciplinary artists brings knowledge to Oswego

When was the last time you were paying attention to the world around you?  Sure, you see your surroundings, but are you taking part in the events and the lives that surround you? On Monday, multi-talented artist Kimi Eisele shared…

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“A Fist Full of Awesome!”

Jon Stewart on Clint Eastwood’s Republican National convention: “A fist full of awesome!” We then see Eastwood, performing a monologue with an empty chair: “I’m not gonna shut up. It’s my turn.” What Stewart is going to elucidate is the…

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Giants Flying Under the Radar

It is not often that the defending Super Bowl champion flies under the radar. The New York Giants have done exactly that this offseason. Instead, the team that stole the headlines this offseason was the team they share a stadium…

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Peyton Manning Back To Hall Of Fame Form

After a year away from the game, Peyton Manning did not miss a beat against the Steelers. On Sunday Night Football, in front of 76,823 people at Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Peyton Manning showed the world that he…

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Swinging back into action

Everyone’s friendly neighborhood Spiderman is back, but this time with a new story and new set of characters. Five years ago we were given “Spiderman 3” which looked to bring a more intriguing darker side to director Sam Raimi’s “Spiderman”…

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Edwidge Danticat – “Brother, I’m Dying”

“Brother, I’m Dying” is an autobiographical novel and account of Edwidge Danticat’s diaspora from Port-Au-Prince, Haiti to America. This novel and commentary on U.S. Immigration and world policies received the National Book Critics Circle Award for Autobiography. Danticat is also…

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‘Tastes Like Human: The Shark Guy’s Book of Bitingly Funny Lists’

“Tastes Like Human: The Shark Guy’s Book of Bitingly Funny Lists” by Noel Boivin and Christopher Lombardo, is definitely a guy’s book, but girls will enjoy it too. It is full of ridiculous lists about an array of topics, including…

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Real vs. Ideal: A Soon-To-Be-College Graduate’s Life Options

So the time has come upon me, a time I thought would never come. College graduation at times seemed so far away. Now, I am about to graduate and I am terrified. Everyone wants to know if I’m excited to…