The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Year: 2025

Social media should be saved for remembrance

In light of the many surprising and saddening deaths of 2025, many people have begun to critique the impact of legacy on Earth as opposed to legacy after death. In reference to famous celebrities, the ethical concern is posed as…

Mariah Carey’s Sephora commercial mocks boycotting efforts

Mariah Carey, singer of one of the world’s most popular modern Christmas songs, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” vocalized herself into a Sephora ad controversy. On Nov. 1, Carey posted her annual defrosting video at midnight, aiming to…

Women’s soccer ends season in overtime against SUNY Fredonia

The Oswego State women’s soccer season ended in a theatrical three-overtime postseason opener on Saturday, Nov. 1, as they fell to the Fredonia Blue Devils in round one of the SUNYAC tournament. The contest commenced with a stretch of undisciplined…

Oswego women’s cross country shines with top-three at SUNYACs

The Oswego State men’s and women’s cross country teams arrived in Plattsburgh State on Saturday, Nov. 1 to compete in the SUNYAC championships. The Lakers seized three of the top five spots in the women’s 6K. Hannah Reichard came in…

‘Love Island’ streams into racial controversy

Last week, “Love Island USA’s” Season 7 cast member Huda Mustafa and her boyfriend Louis Russell, who has appeared on numerous reality dating shows, were accused of racism. Mustafa and Russell were on a live stream when someone called them….

Hulu’s ‘Murdaugh: Death In The Family’ blurs line between truth, drama

I followed the story of the Murdaughs closely when the news first broke in 2021. I was instantly hooked. A high-up lawyer murders his 22-year-old son and wife out of the blue? Another senseless tragedy. But, there was an extra…

Florence + The Machine explore female power with ‘Everybody Scream’

Florence + the Machine’s “Everybody Scream” is a spellbinding album that explores themes of feminine power, healing and transformation through a haunting sound. The sixth studio album by Florence + the Machine was released on Halloween. “Everybody Screams” reaffirms Florence…

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…

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…

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…