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May. 9, 2024 

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Month: October 2021

‘Faces’ reminds Mac Miller fans of late artist’s talent

“Faces” was the 11th mixtape released by late hip-hop and rap icon Mac Miller. The tape was originally released for free download in 2014, but it was not until Oct. 15 of this year that Miller’s estate released it on…

‘Wheel of Time’ series promises exciting fantasy story

When thinking about big-name movie or TV franchises within the fantasy genre, it is hard to look past the big names such as “The Lord of the Rings” or “Game of Thrones.” In recent years, we have seen streaming services…

Stanley must name replacement

Stanley has been a force unto her own, working for SUNY Oswego for 44 years, 25 of them as president. In May 2021, Stanley announced that effective Dec. 31, 2021, she would be retiring from the position. Since then, little…

In the Office Opinion

From the archives in 1997: Oct. 27

The following excerpt from an article is from the Oct. 27, 1977, edition of The Oswegonian. Roger House, a writer at the time, writes about the education system and racial prejudice, referencing the court case Bakke vs. California. Due to…

NFL MVP Award a mockery

The National Football League (NFL) has a major problem on their hands in regards to the legitimacy of their end of the season awards. More specifically, the award for Most Valuable Player (MVP). Year after year we see quarterback after…

From my seat: The Editor-in-Chief’s Column

The best time of the year for sports is the month of October. This is due to the constant overlapping of storylines throughout the month from both professional and collegiate sports: college football, the MLB postseason, the NBA, the NFL…

Breast cancer survivor faces challenges

After almost 10 years, 54-year-old Jill Slattery was living her life in remission, but a little while later, a new pain quickly turned things around.  What was supposed to be a simple back surgery turned into what she calls a…

Understanding poverty rates in Oswego

Poverty levels in the city of Oswego have been high for a long time, according to the United State Census Bureau, who show that they have risen an additional 5% since 1997. The poverty rate was 24.3% in 1997, according…

Men’s soccer with opprutunity to upset Oneonta in historic matchup

As the Oswego State Men’s Soccer team eyes down the #6 seed in the SUNYAC, they have one of the toughest tasks of the year right before them: SUNY Oneonta, on the road and in the SUNYAC Tournament. The Lakers…

Indie-pop artist Ritt Momney stuns with sophomore album

“Sunny Boy,” the sophomore album from Ritt Momney, the indie-pop singer-songwriter hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah, stuns with its laid back, bright sound.  After gaining recognition for the breakthrough single, “Young Adult,” Ritt Momney released his first studio album…