The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Gabby’s Guidance

Question: Is it rude to stay in your room at all hours of the day when you have a roommate? Answer: It is not rude to be in your room all day when you have a roommate because technically it…

Talking about something for 25 hours is crazy

Last week, a U.S. Sen., Cory Booker, gave a speech that lasted 25 hours without stopping. Obviously, there were times when other people stopped to ask or question him, but he did not leave the stage for 25 hours.  I…

‘Black Country, New Road’ evolve from artsy punk to twee prog rock

Rating: 4.5/5 stars A secret perk to obsessing over “underground” music is the gratification of having been there first. Sure, I have never been to The Windmill, let alone Brixton or even England, but I remember listening to Black Country,…

Djo releases new album, brings angsty rock twist to pop music

Rating: 4.5/5 stars The “Stranger Things” star Joe Keery, known in the music world as Djo, is bringing back ‘70s rock in his new album “The Crux.”  While Keery is known for his role as Steve Harrington in “Stranger Things,”…

Collaborative album shows Elton John’s contribution to music world

Rating: 5/5 stars Years in the making, “Who Believes in Angels” finally came to fruition on April 4, when it was released after two years of intensive studio sessions between indie-country artist Brandi Carlile and rock ‘n’ roll icon Elton…

Nintendo announces ‘Mario Kart World’ after 11-year hiatus

It has been 11 long years since the last installment of the Mario Kart series was released. The wait ends on June 5 of 2025. Nintendo will release their newest edition of the famous racing series alongside the brand-new Nintendo…

Tributes pour in after ‘Top Gun’ actor Val Kilmer found dead at 65

Val Kilmer passed away this past Tuesday at 65 years old due to complications from pneumonia. After recovering from throat cancer, the actor’s daughter announced his death to The New York Times and the Associated Press.  The actor received an…

TEDxOswego to explore technology, astronomy, lake effect, homesickness

SUNY Oswego will be hosting a TEDx event in Sheldon Hall Ballroom, sharing themes of progress and ideas, on April 11. TEDxSUNY Oswego is an independently organized event spearheaded by Eason Lee and his 40-person team.  “ I started this dream…

Oswego County at risk of measles? Chances low, but not impossible

The measles virus is a highly contagious disease spreading across parts of the United States, leaving many to wonder which town will be affected next and how badly. Experts on the virus on SUNY Oswego’s campus believe that the chances…

Lakers take series over SUNY Fredonia, keep SUNYAC momentum

Coming off the back of their 2-1 series against the SUNY Cortland and Oswego State Baseball team were riding high, winning eight of their last 10 games. Their series with Cortland had been a hard fought affair, managing to lose…