Weekly EP Revue: Ex-teeny bopper Alexz

From the beginning, former child star Alexz Johnson has pursued music. Known for early roles on CTV’s “Instant Star” and Disney Channel’s “So Weird,” Johnson has largely fallen away from the public spotlight. In 2010, she released her first full-length…

‘True Detective’ mid-season recap

“True Detective” is a miniseries about a murder that’s indifferent to the actual crime. Rather than turn into a standard “whodunit”, the murder quickly fades to the background as the show immerses itself in its two main characters.  This is…

Phantogram returns with darker, danceable beats on ‘Voices’

In 2007, Josh Carter and Sarah Barthel came together to create Charlie Everywhere. The name did not stick. However, the duo’s new name, Phantogram, has. With heavy electronic beats and creative direction, Phantogram has made a name for itself both…

Authentic chemistry, weak third act in Farrell’s ‘Winter’s Tale’

“Winter’s Tale” is a whimsical yet heartbreaking fairy tale about miracles and good  against evil. The film stars Colin Farrell (“Saving Mr. Banks”) as Peter Lake, a thief that breaks into a house and meets Beverly Penn (Jessica Brown Findlay,…

Rising Student Artists: Lucki Caesar chasing paper, dreams

With a nickname as unique as his talent for making music, 19-year-old James Lucki Cooper, also known by his stage name, “Lucki Caesar,” has become a prominent name in the local music world. When Cooper first came to Oswego State,…

This Week’s Cartoon

Creative Writing

Everybody waits for something That’s just the way life is We play the waiting game It’s a game with no winners or losers The concept is to simply wait Whether it’s waiting for a new movie For a graduation Or…

Horoscopes

Aries: Time to declutter. You have been craving solitude lately. Take some time to detoxify yourself of anything and anyone that is holding you back. Something new and fresh is coming your way, but first you must do some emotional…

Black Student Union Variety Show Sneak Peak

On Feb. 21, Black Student Union will have its annual variety show, held in the Hewitt Ballroom at 6 p.m. The variety show is a cultural display of how unique and talented we are as a culture. Being able to…

Katy B’s repetitive album debut fizzles

In 2011, up-and-coming pop star Kathleen Brien, better known as Katy B, released her debut album. Now, Katy B has released her second full album, “Little Red.” Unlike her previous album, “On A Mission,” “Little Red,” floats through one ear…