Imagine Dragons’ musical magic act on “Smoke + Mirrors”

Breakout alternative rock band Imagine Dragons just released their second studio album, “Smoke + Mirrors,” on Tuesday.  The album was self-produced with the help of English hip-hop producer, Alex Da Kid. Most of the songs are written by the members…

‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’ filled with action, parodies genre

“Kingsman: The Secret Service” is, above all, a love letter to old spy moves. It is full of referential humor to the original James Bond films starring Sean Connery and how ridiculous those films could often be. The film knows…

‘Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D’ remake lives up to hype

You’ve met with a terrible fate, haven’t you? A timeless classic, remade as 3D video game took flight “The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D” is born. This title, as the pessimistic and gloomy sequel to Nintendo’s magnum opus, “The…

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ fails to leave viewers scintillated

The highly anticipated movie of the year, “50 Shades of Grey,” brought in an impressive $94.4 million over the Valentine’s Day weekend. The movie’s debut also stole the title of fourth-biggest-R-rated opening in history. But did the film really live…

‘Better Call Saul’ sets up despicable lawyer’s past exploits

If you watched “Breaking Bad” (and let’s be honest who didn’t see “Breaking Bad” at some point) “Better Call Saul” would be great for you. The series premiere aired last Sunday on AMC with a record 4.4 million viewers. This…

Creative Writing: “I Was Never a One Night Stand Kind of Man”

I dare you to look me in my eyes, And tell me that I am beautiful, My mother used to say that they will love you for what’s on the inside, But all there is, is blood and guts, So…

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This Week’s Horoscopes

Aries- Something will bring out a sweet side to your character. You will appear to be more involved than usual to those who matter. Nevertheless, the involvement will be well spent. However, beware of slight inclinations toward clumsiness of mouth….

Squirrel population boom could be affecting apple crop

In certain areas around the country, farmers have noticed an increase in the number of squirrels and the amount of damage that they are doing to the apple crop. It appears, however, that the Oswego area hasn’t experienced the same…

Lakers prep for Whiteout

It is the event everyone at Oswego State searches for as soon as the men’s ice hockey schedule is released each year. Students’ eyes dart down the list of games, looking for the two words that bring the entire student…