Freshman off to fast start

It is very rare to see a freshman enter a collegiate sports program and instantly see success. Meghan Murphy is one of those uncommon exceptions. Murphy posted two fifth-place finishes at the Oneonta and Oswego State Invitationals, the first two…

‘Forza 4’ takes pole position

A game that car lovers and non-car lovers alike can enjoy, “Forza Motorsport 4,” encompasses the cult of cars better than any other racing game on the market. “Forza 4” also accommodates for the less skilled players, who have little…

Zombies ‘Walk’ again

It has been a long wait, but “The Walking Dead” finally returned Sunday night with a brand new episode, “What Lies Ahead,” to kick off the second season of the highly acclaimed AMC show. The 90-minute premiere was everything viewers…

‘Escape’ this Addiction

Several elements made Jane’s Addiction one of the great rock bands of the late ‘80s and early ‘90s: their Led Zeppelin-like swagger, lead singer Perry Farrell’s frenzied, caterwauling vocals, the Hendrix-esque guitar histrionics of Dave Navarro and the heavy-yet-melodic rhythm…

One good ‘Thing’ leads to another

It seems like Hollywood has little to offer as of late except for remakes and sequels. When Mattijs van Heijningen Jr. was given the go ahead to make the 2011 installment of “The Thing,” a lot of people shook their…

Gardiner talks writing in game design

Complete immersion stands as the ultimate goal of a good video game production, said a prominent video game designer this past Monday. Jeff Gardiner, a graduate of Oswego State, stressed the importance of fundamental writing skills, scripting and player immersion…

‘Arkham City’ album fuses rock and Batman

When most people think of Batman, chances are they don’t equate the Dark Knight with alternative and rock music. But with the release of “Batman Arkham City: The Album,” though, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, WaterTower Music and DC Entertainment have…

M83 risk new double album

Releasing a double album is a bold, risky move by any musician, especially in 2011. Considering the already expansive and sprawling sound of M83, it makes perfect sense for them to try it. Their fifth album, “Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming,”…

Remnants of an Existential Meltdown 10-21-11

Let’s Play Two: Elmira v. Oswego State Preview

For the third consecutive season, the Oswego State men’s ice hockey team will play a home-and-home series with Elmira College to open the regular season. Unlike the previous two seasons, the Lakers will play their season opener on the road…