The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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May. 9, 2024 

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John Custodio

Lakers crush Potsdam, drop game versus rival Brockport

By Alex Abramovitch The Oswego State women’s lacrosse team dropped its most recent matchup against SUNY Brockport on April 27 by a score of 16-5. The loss handed the Lakers their fourth in the SUNYAC and their 10th overall for…

Oswego to host Red Cross blood drive

By Sydney Havens Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay and Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow have announced they will host their annual blood drive to benefit the American Red Cross on May 6, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Roy…

SUNY Oswego launches micro-credential program

By Sydney Havens SUNY Oswego has officially launched its micro credentialing program. According to college officials, this program will create options for current and future students to make themselves more marketable and competitive when seeking top jobs in their field….

Oswego State, Cortland upcoming powerhouse matchup

By Benjamin Diamond The Oswego State baseball team had what some would call a successful series versus SUNY Brockport, taking two of three games to win the series. But head coach Scott Landers is never satisfied. He knows his team…

Friday night lights hit turf for men’s lacrosse

By Jack Perdek The playing field for the Oswego State men’s lacrosse team grows smaller as the cut for the SUNYAC playoffs is on the line for their last regular-season game versus SUNY Brockport.  Oswego State, 8-5 overall (3-3 conference),…

Citizen expands style with alternative/pop single ‘Bash Out’

By Connor LaLone Midwest rock and emo band Citizen (“Roam the Room”) is a group that has become renowned for their brief yet emotional songwriting technique and unique performance style. Lyrically, the band’s songs typically deal with incredibly strong emotions…

Incoming Editor-in-Chief’s column: Annika Wickham, new beginnings

Holy cow, my first column as Editor-in-Chief. I do not know if I should be overjoyed or terrified, but there is no chance of going back now, and not just because no one else ran for the position. I have…

‘Choose or Die’ chooses several movie stereotypes and genres

By Spencer Bates “Choose or Die” is the film version of a Jackson Pollock painting. The culmination of a plethora of movie tropes and themes comes together to form a familiar and overall solid film. Immediately upon the opening of…

Graduating manager editor column: Custodio, one last time

By John Custodio After four-ish years and seven full semesters at SUNY Oswego, I am finally out of here. I would be remiss if I did not harp on joining The Oswegonian one final time, or ramble for another 300…

‘Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ as unhinged as Nic Cage roles

By Ethan Stinson Serving as an action film, buddy comedy and love letter to the work of actor Nicholas Cage (“National Treasure”), it seems almost too good to be true that “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” exists. Following a…