Her Bright Skies blends with crowd
Her Bright Skies, an up-and-coming pop-rock band has scratched the surface of their potential in their new album, “Rivals.” The album does not take listeners anywhere they have not been before, but it is a start for Her Bright Skies….
WNYO Loud Rock album of the week: Stigma
Out of New York comes a band, Stigma, fronted by a prominent figure in the hardcore and punk scene, Vinnie Stigma, founder of the influential hardcore band Agnostic Front. Stigma, also known as “The Godfather of Hardcore,” has been working…
STRFKR supplies authentic, honest tracks in ‘Miracle Mile’
STRFKR, an indie-electronica band originating in 2007, has come back once more with ethereal and spacey tracks that will have everyone enjoying and knowing who they are. STRFKR, which has gone under multiple name and member changes, will be adding…
Brian Brooks brings intimate motion workshop to Lee Hall
The exploration of space and energetic dance moves was the focus of the free movement workshop, sponsored by ARTSwego this past Wednesday, Feb. 13. Taught by Brian Brooks of the Brian Brooks Moving Company, the small class took place in…
Women’s rights activist Lilly Ledbetter to come to Oswego
Lilly Ledbetter, a women’s rights activist famous for standing up to her former employer for her right to equal pay, will be speaking on campus next Thursday, Feb. 28, as headliner of the Ernst & Young Lecture series. Ledbetter’s talk,…
Seniors ready for run
The Oswego State men’s hockey senior class has been nothing if not consistent over their four regular seasons. In 2009-10, the seniors finished 23-2-0. In 2010-11, 22-3-0. Their 2011-12 record was 21-2-2; and, with a 4-3 loss in Plattsburgh to…
Fishing fans create club
To the newest club at Oswego State, a bad day of fishing is still better than a good day of college classes. Oswego State freshman, Josh Collette, founded the fishing club to share his passion and promote the sport of…
Strokes release second single off ‘Machine’
Last week, New York City-based alternative rock band The Strokes released their new song “All The Time.’’ The track will appear on the band’s upcoming album, “Comedown Machine,” which is going to be released on March 26. It is the…
Senator Chuck Schumer visits Oswego, advocates federal loan for local rail lines
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) appeared in Oswego earlier this week to announce his plan to revitalize the Port of Oswego. Schumer announced his three-pronged plan at a press conference Monday, Feb. 18, where he was joined by Oswego Mayor…
Video games used as educational tools
For years college students have been trying to find the right balance in their time spent on schoolwork, social lives and free time. It is unknown if any have found the perfect time-spending equation. For most students, relaxing and social…
