The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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May. 20, 2024 

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Lauren Royce

Oswego State splits first four games heading into SUNYAC play

The Oswego State men’s lacrosse team faced off against the Utica Pioneers at Gaetano Stadium on March 22. The Lakers put the hurt on the Pioneers finishing with an 8-3 score, making their overall record thus far 2-2.  Sophomore attacker…

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Reports of lead and cadmium in dark chocolate concerning consumers

Recent reports of multiple chocolate brands having high levels of lead and cadmium in their dark varieties have had mixed effects on chocolate lovers and businesses alike. Consumer Reports published a study on December 9, 2022 which discussed how different…

Dilbert creator gets what he deserves

Many groups within the newspaper world are dropping “Dilbert,” the most un-funny syndicated comic strip known to man, and it has been a long time coming. After its creator Scott Adams made a slew of racist comments during a YouTube…

2000s musicians making comebacks in 2023

One of the giants of the 2000s pop scene, P!nk (“What About Us”), announced on Feb. 17 that she will be going on tour this year, after dropping her new album “TRUSTFALL” the same day. It will cover 14 cities…

Pierce the Veil releases standard but impressive pop-punk album

Rating: 3.5/5 stars It is a fantastic time to be an emo music fan. Pierce the Veil (“Misadventures”) released their first album, “The Jaws of Life,” in seven years on Feb. 10. Longtime followers may know that it is a…

Organ donation should not be tied to reduced sentencing

It is not every day that a new and terrifying idea burbles up from America’s legislators, but it is most of them. On Feb. 2, CBS Boston reported that a new bill allowing prisoners in Massachusetts to donate organs or…

Ashnikko returns with hyperpop wrath in aggressive breakup anthem

Move over Miley and take your flowers with you! The real queen of breakup anthems is back with a righteous anger-filled bop. On Feb. 8, the electropop sensation Ashnikko (“Panic Attacks in Paradise”) decided to bless us all with an…

Should students control dining hall music?

The dining halls of SUNY Oswego aim to please, striving to provide quality menu choices to their customers. They also do their best to create a friendly and relaxing atmosphere by playing music through the speakers. When it comes to…

Jewish Life club reflects on removal of holidays

SUNY Oswego is the latest member of the SUNY system to remove observance of Jewish holidays from its calendar after allotting a one week break to Thanksgiving this year.  The reasoning behind this change has been stated in vague language,…

No excuse for Kanye West’s anti-semitism

It seems that Kanye “Ye” West  has become less of a musician and more of a public provocateur, each reason for appe arance in the headlines more ridiculous than the last. He has done many things in his career but…