‘Rio 2’ offers bright visuals, laughs for all

The first “Rio” movie caught children’s eyes with all its bright, vibrant colors and catchy, lively tunes. “Rio 2” does exactly the same. Set three years later, we have a new storyline and a few notable new characters: Kristin Chenoweth…

Artist Edward Mayer lectures on influences

On April 15, students and professors filled the campus center to listen to Edward Mayer speak about his art. Mayer is a visiting artist             to Oswego. Mayer started talking about himself and his art,…

Weekly EP Revue: Elizaveta’s ‘Hero’

Born in N.Y, but raised in Russia, Elizaveta Igorevna Khripounova, known simply as, Elizaveta, dreamed of returning to the U.S. to pursue music. A pianist at heart, Elizaveta began to describe her music genre as “opera-pop.” In 2011, the young…

‘Oculus’ delivers big on scares, holds back nothing for audience

“Oculus,” a thriller about a haunted mirror that can possess anyone who gets near it, stars Karen Gillan (“Doctor Who”) as a woman trying to clear her father (Rory Cochrane, “Argo”) and brother’s (Brenton Thwaites, “The Signal”) names by proving…

Michaelson takes fresh indie-pop direction on ‘Lights Out’

In 2005, Ingrid Michaelson released a debut, self-released record titled “Slow The Rain.” Through MySpace, stints at local cafes in New York City and various small venues, the indie artist created a small following. However, in 2006 when Michaelson went…

46th Creative Writing Awards puts student talent in spotlight

On Quest Day, the English and creative writing departments honored its best and brightest at the 46th annual Charles F. and Miriam B. Davis Creative Writing Awards. After professor Leigh Wilson’s characteristically charming anecdote about reading pretentious literature with a…

‘Draft Day’ gives NFL fans sneak-peek at back door draft politics

“Miracle,” “Remember the Titans,” “Field of Dreams” – if you have seen one sports movie, you have seen them all. A film about the ins and outs of the most highly anticipated day for the National Football League season, “Draft…

Creative Writing: Graduation

Graduation   There is no going back now. Where do I look? I’m forced to stare at the steps I just took,   It’s over now, but it feels like a new book, opening this new chapter, straightening out this…

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Horoscopes

Aries: You may be feeling down early in the week, but by the time Wednesday rolls around, your mood will be up again. You have a good feeling about the weekend, but be cautious. A carefree attitude will do you…