SUNY Oswego committee continues search for college’s president
After a lengthy search process, SUNY Oswego has yet to find a viable candidate for what will be the 11th president of the college. In May of 2021, former SUNY Oswego President Deborah Stanley announced she would retire from her…
Women’s soccer looks to bounce back after first loss of season
The Oswego State women’s soccer program continues to push on into the 2022 season. The 3-2-1 Lakers squad came off a disappointing 4-1 loss to Hamilton College on Sept. 13. The Continentals were able to string together four straight goals…
Lakers cross country feeling good to start 2022 season
The Oswego State men’s and women’s cross country teams have hosted a meet at home for the first time since 2018. At the meet, the Lakers finished in third place out of four participating teams. Oswego…
New recruit bolsters strong Lakers basketball roster
Over the summer, the Oswego State men’s basketball team added transfer forward Joey Rowback from Fulton-Montgomery Community College to their arsenal. Rowback made the move after an incredibly impressive season as a Raider where he averaged…
Reflecting on COVID-19: pools, face shields
Last weekend, I went to Syracuse to see Elton John in concert at The Dome. It was an absolutely amazing show and an experience I will not forget anytime soon. However, one thing I could not help notice was the…
Movie theaters facing decline
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic’s harsh impact on movie theaters worldwide, the question of whether such establishments may soon grow extinct has greatly loomed. What was once a cherished entertainment institution has gradually faded from relevance. Decreased attendance, a…
Björk reigns as art pop queen with strange single ‘Atopos’
Icelandic artist Björk (“Utopia”) released “Atopos” on Sept. 6 as the lead single of her upcoming tenth studio album, “Fossora.” The track is a collaboration with Kasimyn, one half of Indonesian electronic duo Gabber Modus Operandi (“PUXXXIMAXXX”). The title “Atopos”…
‘Splatoon 3’ makes big splash despite minimal gameplay changes
Since its first title’s release in 2015, the “Splatoon” franchise has grown to be one of Nintendo’s most beloved intellectual properties. With the addition of “Splatoon 3,” the series remains consistently strong, energetic and fun, despite providing mostly cosmetic improvements…
‘Bullet Train’ hits viewers full-speed with action-packed good time
When you think of action movies with vehicles involved, the usual suspects might include movie giants like “Star Wars” or cinematic masterpieces like “Top Gun” and its sequel. You may even go for the lesser-known ones like “2012” or “Speed.”…
Taylor Swift fans rejoice at upcoming album’s announcement
Thirteen years after being infamously interrupted by Kanye West (“Life of the Party”) during her 2009 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) acceptance speech, singer-songwriter and pop culture icon, Taylor Swift, makes headlines again; this time, she controlled the narrative. This…
