Remembering Oswego native: Dr. George Franklin Grant

In celebration of Black History Month, we should take the time to remember an inventor who was born and raised right here in Oswego, New York. His name was Dr. George Franklin Grant. Grant was a talented engineer who was…

Pain transformed to passion: Maya Angelou’s Story

A monumental poet by name of Maya Angelou, spoke life into the words that she wrote. With her deep philosophical meanings she was able to leave a legacy throughout the years leaving many able to relate to her.  Angelou was…

From moors to misery: a darker take on ‘Wuthering Heights’

The opening scene of this apprehensively-awaited remake of the classic Emily Brontë novel featured a hanging day. The audience is introduced to a dark screen for the first few moments coupled with a sexually suggestive repetitive squeaking sound. Instead of…

Charli XCX’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ album draws mixed reviews from fans

This year’s “Wuthering Heights” album by Charli XCX was a bold and dramatic departure from anything she has done before; a project that feels like a creative challenge as much as a soundtrack.  Instead of the high energy hyperpop that…

Oswego men’s ice hockey snaps losing streak with 9-0 win

The monkey has been thrown off and in a glorious way.  A goal-scoring explosion was the response to a four-game losing streak for the Oswego men’s ice hockey team on Feb. 14, as the Lakers trounced the SUNY Morrisville Mustangs…

Lakers lose twice but keep SUNYAC playoff hopes alive

The Oswego State women’s basketball team had two hard-fought battles this week, coming up short against SUNYAC opponents SUNY Morrisville and SUNY Cortland. Against Morrisville, a game that featured 13 lead changes, the Lakers were in a head-to-head matchup with…

Lakers split weekend series as Cortland claims SUNYAC top seed

The Oswego State men’s basketball team had an emotional overtime win over SUNY Morrisville last Friday, but fell to SUNY Cortland right after, deciding the no. 1 seed in the SUNYAC. Cortland now sits at the top of the conference,…

Lakers clinch playoff spot with pivotal weekend doubleheader

The Oswego State women’s ice hockey team stayed home for the weekend, welcoming in no. 13 Plattsburgh State on Feb. 13 and SUNY Potsdam on Feb. 14. The Lakers allowed no goals over the two outings, tying the Cardinals at…

Ticketmaster under fire from fans, artists alike

Concertgoers across all genres have struggled recently due to the massive increase in ticket prices. The biggest and most widely known culprit is Ticketmaster. The distribution company has come under fire multiple times in recent years due to its dynamic…

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