The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Month: September 2025

Men’s soccer battle to late draw with Elmira, lose against Rochester at home

The Oswego State men’s soccer team ended things evenly when they tied with the Elmira College Soaring Eagles, 1-1 on Sept. 7, at Laker Turf Stadium. This marks the second stalemate of the season for the Lakers, which brings their…

Pellegrino shatters records as Lakers host Oswego Invitational

The Oswego State men’s and women’s cross country teams hosted the Oswego Invitational on Saturday at the Fallbrook Recreation Center, running through a steady rain on their home course. The women finished second out of three teams, while the men…

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ revives MCU in uplifting new installment

Based on the Marvel Comics characters of the same name, The Fantastic Four: First Steps tells the story of the iconic superhero team—the Invisible Woman, played by Vanessa Kirby; Mr. Fantastic, played by Pedro Pascal; The Thing, played by Ebon…

Advice for successful semester at Oswego

As I start my third year at SUNY Oswego, I have found that the one thing that keeps my motivation elevated is change. Whether I choose to study in the library instead of my room or email a club inquiring…

Teacher professionalism should be prioritized

Many young Americans have experienced some degree of the extreme law and order tactics surrounding “distracting” student clothing inside the classroom. It is a long-standing, pervasive ideology written into student handbooks for public schools across the country. Getting dress-coded could…

Everyone should try watching K-dramas

When it comes to watching shows or movies in a language other than one’s own, there are two different opinions on whether or not they are interesting. For the people who have said they would not watch shows and movies…

Hewitt Hall reopens; showcasing new spaces

Hewitt Hall, the College of Communication, Media and Arts building, reopened on Aug. 25, unveiling brand new state-of-the-art equipment for all students to experience. After being under construction since 2021, the building was made accessible to students and professors at…

‘Rhino World Order’ tackles ideas of violence, conformity

Rich Tomasello is a multimedia artist and educator from Buffalo, New York, whose creations mostly revolve around ideas of violence and politicism in modern society. One of his most recent projects, titled “Rhino World Order,” fits that description perfectly. The…

Alice Cooper brings original band back with fiery mix of glam, blues, rock

Cheeky, smooth and a touch theatrical, Alice Cooper’s original members spring back into action for the first time since 1973 with their new album, The Revenge of Alice Cooper. Released in July, the album, playfully nicknamed, “The Return Album The…

Sabrina Carpenter lands in hot water after release of new album

With a shocking cover album and title, Sabrina Carpenter’s seventh studio album sparked a wave of discussion among social media and pop fans. Released on Aug. 29, “Man’s Best Friend” follows quickly after Carpenter’s hit album, “Short ‘n Sweet” (2024)….