The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Nina Ottesen

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…

Markiplier’s independent film ‘Iron Lung’ takes box office by storm

YouTube superstar Mark Fischbach, also known as Markiplier, has had Hollywood in an uproar with his first cinematic venture, “Iron Lung.” Based on the 2022 indie game of the same name, “Iron Lung” tells the story of a world in…

History made at 2026 Grammy Awards with powerful performances, big wins

The 68th annual Grammy Awards were filled with amazing performances as well as historical moments. Hosted by Trevor Noah, this year’s Grammys were held on Feb. 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony opened with Bruno…

Another delay for Grand Theft Auto VI as Rockstar faces layoffs

Rockstar Games announced on Nov. 6 that they are again delaying Grand Theft Auto VI to Nov. 19, 2026.  “These extra months will allow us to finish the game with the level of polish you have come to expect and…

Panic! At The Disco headlines “When We Were Young” fest

Las Vegas-based alternative rock outfit Panic! At The Disco reunited to headline the When We Were Young music festival Oct. 18 and 19. The band celebrated the 20th anniversary of their first album, “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out,” by…

Channing Tatum charms in new off-beat true crime movie ‘Roofman’

Audiences are in for a wild ride with Derek Cianfrance’s latest film, “Roofman.” Based on a true story, the film sees Channing Tatum portray on-the-run criminal Jeffrey Manchester, a robber forging a new life for himself after escaping prison. Cianfrance…

Robert Redford’s lasting impact on Hollywood, world through activism

Hollywood icon Robert Redford passed away in his sleep at his Utah home last Tuesday, his publicist announced. Robert Redford began his career like the majority of actors; small appearances on various television shows and even stage performances in the…

Twenty One Pilots ends career-starting narrative, future left uncertain

For the past decade, Ohio-based alt-rock outfit Twenty One Pilots has carefully and masterfully crafted a long-running narrative through their music, based around a protagonist, Clancy, and his struggle with mental health and the controlling forces of the city of…

Aronofsky new comedy full of action, powerful performances from cast

Darren Aronofsky’s latest action comedy is a tantalizingly fun experience. Based on Charlie Huston’s book of the same name, “Caught Stealing” tells the story of Hank Thompson, played by Austin Butler (“Dune: Part Two”), a former prospective professional baseball player…

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ revives MCU in uplifting new installment

Based on the Marvel Comics characters of the same name, The Fantastic Four: First Steps tells the story of the iconic superhero team—the Invisible Woman, played by Vanessa Kirby; Mr. Fantastic, played by Pedro Pascal; The Thing, played by Ebon…