The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Month: October 2025

Living Writers Series welcomes newest author to program

This week, SUNY Oswego students participating in the Living Writers course were presented with the unique opportunity to virtually meet with the published author, Shannon Luders-Manuel, over Zoom to discuss her new book “The One Who Loves You,” which was…

Destruction of East Wing trumps dire needs

Donald Trump’s demolition of the East Wing of the White House represents a sad point for the United States. Trump has destroyed many things; He is currently destroying democracy, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, equality and he is…

‘Southern Fried Rice’ gratifies cultural misrepresentation

The release of the new show, “Southern Fried Rice,” has amassed unrelenting controversy about the representation, or lack thereof, of race in television shows. While the show plays with intercultural themes, it portrays them to the audience poorly. Between the…

Louvre heist demands safety reevaluations

On Oct. 19, 2025, the Louvre Museum, located in Paris, France, was robbed. The thieves left with an emerald necklace, a pair of emerald earrings that belonged to Empress Marie Louise, a tiara and a single earring from the sapphire…

Panic! At The Disco headlines “When We Were Young” fest

Las Vegas-based alternative rock outfit Panic! At The Disco reunited to headline the When We Were Young music festival Oct. 18 and 19. The band celebrated the 20th anniversary of their first album, “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out,” by…

Oswego falls 2-0 in final exhibition game

The women’s ice hockey team took on the Nazareth University Golden Flyers last weekend, Oct. 25, in a tough battle that saw the Lakers fumble their defense and ultimately fall to their opponents. Although Oswego won the opening face-off, Nazareth…

21st annual media summit takes over SUNY Oswego

The 21st annual Dr. Lewis B. O’Donnell Media Summit came back to SUNY Oswego Thursday, Oct. 23, in the newly renovated Hewitt Hall, the building for the College of Communication, Media and the Arts. Alumni from communications, media and arts…

Government shutdown threatens food assistance for millions

In the midst of the first government shutdown in nearly a decade, those who receive government assistance for food insecurity are facing the very real possibility of dire repercussions. For instance, not receiving their scheduled Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…

Bruce Springsteen revisits his darkest work with new release

In perfect timing with the film based on his life, Bruce Springsteen has released an expanded edition of his 1982 album “Nebraska” in a box set, which includes a 2025 remaster of the original, an electric edition featuring the E…

Daniel Caeser returns from music hiatus with heartwrenching ‘Son of Spergy’

After a two-year long hiatus, singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar released his fifth album, “Son of Spergy,” on Oct. 24. Named after his father, who was a gospel singer, Caesar uses subtle melodies and heart wrenching lyrics to highlight his familial ties,…