The Oswegonian

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Apr. 19, 2024 

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Oswego State women’s lacrosse crushes SUNY Fredonia by 16 goals

The Oswego State women’s lacrosse team traveled to SUNY Brockport to take on the Golden Eagles on April 4. Despite having an early lead at the end of the first quarter, Brockport found their footing offensively and kept a strong…

Expectations for the solar eclipse were too high

Having high expectations for an event that is unpredictable will diminish the greatness of the event. During the spring semester there are usually two events that students look forward to: Whiteout Weekend and OzFest. However, this year, there was a…

Social media apps need to restrict harmful words

For centuries, derogatory terms have been used to describe women. These terms have been hurtful, damaging and extremely mean. Recently, women on TikTok and YouTube have been getting called a “bop” for wearing certain clothes, hanging out with certain people…

Great decision: joining the eclipse class this year

This semester I have only been a part of one class, the special “Covering the Eclipse” class. The class has centered around the now passed total solar eclipse on April 8. We have spent the entire semester up until this…

Solar eclipse: conspiracy theories elicit mixed feelings

Following the appearance of a total solar eclipse on April 8, there has been a surge of conspiracy theories.  Conspiracy theories serve as our ability to pick apart an event or situation by producing wild “answers” and conclusions that explain…

‘Dungeon Meshi’ finally gets anime adaptation as ‘Delicious in Dungeon’

Rating: 5/5 stars The long-awaited anime adaptation of the manga “Dungeon Meshi,” “Delicious in Dungeon,” has finally arrived. Currently the manga has officially ended with side epilogues by mangaka Ryoko Kui. The animation for the show is being done by…

George Carlin’s estate settles lawsuit over AI recreation of late comic

The estate of legendary comedian George Carlin has settled their lawsuit against the podcast “Dudesy,” which released an AI-generated comedy special titled “George Carlin: I’m Glad I’m Dead.” The special featured Carlin-like takes on modern issues and used his image…

‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ has fans pumped for Gaga, Phoenix

When “Joker” was released nearly five years ago, Joaquin Phoenix’s (“Napoleon”) performance captivated audiences and had Phoenix win several Academy Awards. “Joker” added a whole new perspective on typical superhero and villain stories by giving the beloved villain Joker his…

Lizzy McAlpine crafts soft, vulnerable lyrics on latest masterpiece

Rating: 4/5 stars Lizzy McAlpine’s “Older” is an album for poetry lovers: lyrically beautiful and musically sparse. The album follows a clear progression, mourning the end of a relationship. It feels as though it is an evolution of the relationships…

City of Oswego, university planning eclipse events

Both SUNY Oswego and the City of Oswego are gearing up for the eclipse happening April 8, with several events throughout the weekend. The City of Oswego is hosting two main events the weekend before the eclipse. April 6 is…