Oswego women’s basketball team bids bye in SUNYAC semifinals
The Oswego State’s women’s basketball team faced off against the New Paltz Hawks for the SUNYAC semifinals. Both teams fought hard to make it to the SUNYAC finals, but alas there could only be one winner. The Lakers made their…
Oswego men’s basketball team loses in SUNYAC semifinals
The Oswego men’s basketball team lost their SUNYAC semi-final matchup against the Cortland Red Dragons this past Friday in New Paltz, marking the end of their 2024-25 season. The Lakers and the Red Dragons faced off twice in the regular…
Musk should stop meddling in government business
In contemporary U.S. politics, it is common to hear, “he/she should not be in office!” from both sides of the political spectrum. I get it; I do not want to believe the country is operating under another Trump administration and…
Laker fans: showing up makes better games
A big issue in our community is the difference between men’s and women’s sports. I am not here to make resolutions because larger organizations have already created ideas and strategies. I am here to reflect on and perhaps change, even…
Gabby’s Guidance
Question: How should I get my boyfriend to plan stuff (we are long distance so I am talking about online stuff) without just straight up asking/begging for it? Answer: You can playfully suggest it and see if he catches on…
Appreciation: saying thank you once should prove enough
Do not do me a favor if you are going to throw it back in my face. Do not do me a favor if you are going to treat me as if I am less of a person because I…
The Academy Awards Ceremony full of special performances, big wins
The 97th Academy Awards presented on March 2 were filled with fun, fabulousness and powerful moments. Hosted by former “Tonight Show” host Conan O’Brien, this year’s Oscars opened with stunning performances by “Wicked” stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Grande…
Oswego Film Club’s Genre Fest displays ranges of student talent
Rating: 3/5 stars The 2025 SUNY Oswego Film Club’s Genre Fest featured six student-made romantic dramas, all produced over a single weekend. Requiring both that genre, a specific prop (either a flower or a ring), a high camera angle and…
Award-winning actor Gene Hackman found dead, cause unknown
The award-winning actor Gene Hackman, 95, passed away last Wednesday alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 63 and one of the couple’s three dogs. Despite Hackman’s advanced age, his death was not due to natural causes. A security guard and property…
Anthony Mackie disappoints in latest Marvel flop ‘Captain America: Brave New World’
Rating: 2.5/5 stars Marvel’s rebuild after the iconic era of “Avengers: Endgame” (2019) had a rocky start on what direction the Marvel Cinematic Universe wants to go. “Captain America: Brave New World” (2025) is one of the new ways Marvel…
