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SUNY Fredonia’s Ben Waldman scored the game-winning goal 11:34 into overtime, giving the Blue Devils a 2-1 overtime victory over the top-seeded Oswego State men’s ice hockey team in the SUNYAC Semifinals Saturday night at the Campus Center Ice Arena….

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S.A. candidates prepare for election

On Monday and Tuesday students will vote for next year’s Student Association president and vice president. There are three presidential candidates vying for the top job. The candidates for president are junior Michael Colucci, John Hughes and Jon McDonald. Sophomore…

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Lifestyles promotes musical endeavors

On Thursdays, Lifestyles After Dark hosts an Open Mic night at the Lake Effect Cafe at 7 p.m. Starting on January 27, there will be six opportunities for students to come and perform. Lifestyles After Dark, previously known as "Grooves…

Archives Opinion

Free speech protects either all or none

On Wednesday the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Westboro Baptist Church which had been sued by the father of a deceased Marine for protesting at his son’s funeral. The Westboro Baptist Church is no stranger to…

Archives Opinion

Rendering DOMA defenseless

Another breakthrough manifested last week. While the Obama administration had been taking the stand for 1996’s Defense of Marriage Act, Attorney General Eric Holder announced Feb. 23 that the Department of Justice would stop defending the act in court. Further…

Archives Laker Review

Steer clear of ‘Drive Angry’

Nicholas Cage is, for the most part, not a very good actor. While his roles in "The Rock" and "National Treasure" were decent, most of his other work is awful. The man is especially bad at highly action-oriented roles, as…

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Performer returns to tell tales

Paul Rajeckas, one of four visiting artists contributing to the "Telling Tales: The Arts & Discovery" program, will perform at Oswego State on March 10. Rajeckas is an artist, an educator and a performer who has been active since 1979….

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Unreachable Research site

It is a 1.9-mile journey from Culkin Hall to the Rice Creek Field Station, which translates into a 45-minute walk for students, which is not on sidewalks off-campus. This walk is necessary for students who cannot find rides and have…

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Kill some ‘Time’ with Bayside’s latest album

Bayside, a rock quartet from Queens, released their fifth studio length album, "Killing Time," on Feb. 22. The album was produced by Gil Norton, who has also worked with Jimmy Eat World, The Foo Fighters and the Pixies. The record…

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Planning stages for Greek Organization begin on campus

Only seven percent of people in the United States are educated enough to make smart environmental decisions, according to sophomore zoology major Brook Hannon. Hannon, one of the founders of Rho Lambda Psi, an up-and-coming Greek co-ed organization, would like…