The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

The Oswegonian

Opinion

ISIS morals non-existent

Does religion justify the systematic torture and murder of hundreds of innocent people? Or does ISIS simply propagate moral nihilists? The odds are that if you’re human and you’re reading this right now, you’d consider yourself to be a law-abiding…

Opinion

‘The Dress’ allures nation in mere hours

This past week, the nation was hit with “The Dress.” This dress caught the attention of everyday people, celebrities and even politicians. It is rare something catches the attention of these different types of people. What is even more surprising…

Archives Opinion

Nimoy leaves behind storied legacy

When he appeared as a green-blooded, emotionless, pointy-eared Mr. Spock in the first pilot of the “Star Trek” television series in 1965, Leonard Nimoy played a character role in the beginning of what may be the most successful failure in…

Opinion

Music to be released on Friday globally to improve industry

Music is said to be a universal language. We are surrounded by it daily and we’ve spent large sums of money to obtain it, or so we say. Music piracy is a huge epidemic, especially in the United Sates. This…

Laker Review Reviews

Dan Deacon’s off-beat electronic melodies

American composer and electronic musician, Dan Deacon, released his eighth album, “Gliss Riffer,” on Feb. 24. A Long Island native, Deacon released his first two albums while he was a student at SUNY Purchase. He is now based in Baltimore,…

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Weekly EP Revue: Kate Boy’s catchy pop hooks

Reminiscent of bands like HAIM, with a style that sounds like the love child of Oh Land and Natalia Kills, Kate Boy is certainly moving fast to make a name for themselves. With a number of various singles under its…

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Beautifully immersive multiplayer monster-hunting fun in ‘Evolve’

In an industry oversaturated with first-person multiplayer shooters, “Evolve” manages to be different. While games like “Titanfall,” “Advanced Warefare,” “Destiny” and “Battlefield Hardline” all have unique aspects that differentiate them, “Evolve” is completely original. A first-person shooter that, for the…

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More middle-of-the-road pop on Kelly Clarkson’s newest album

When Kelly Clarkson emerged as the first winner of Fox’s “American Idol,” she became an instant star. Labeled originally as America’s sweetheart, the small-town girl with big dreams was nothing short of extraordinary. Her ability to belt out love ballads…

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‘House of Cards’ season 3 just as mysterious, filled with intrigue

Sleeker and more dangerous than ever, the third season of Netflix’s “House Of Cards” is an impressive continuation of the show’s critically acclaimed story line. With multiple characters at their lowest points and new ones at their highest, the opening…

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Surreal sitcom happenings on ‘The Jack and Triumph Show’

“The Jack and Triumph Show” premiered Friday, Feb. 20 on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. The episode was good, one of the best Adult Swim premieres in recent memory, yet it was missing the usual punch that Triumph the Insult Comic…