Ordinary âNeighborhoodâ
It has been eight long years since Blink-182âs last album. When the band announced they were getting back together two years ago, people were understandably excited. After all, pretty much everybody who grew up in the last two decades listened…
Mouthful of metal with âFive Serpentâs Teethâ
U.K. thrash monsters Evile have finally released their long-awaited third album, âFive Serpentâs Teeth,â and it surpasses all expectations. âTeethâ has the makings of a classic thrash masterpiece. Matt Drake and company have taken their form of thrash metal and…
âMoneyballâ hits cinematic home run
âMoneyballâ might not be considered an instant classic but it is without a doubt a terrific film with superb acting, great direction and a solid, albeit familiar story. In todayâs film industry of unoriginal ideas and dreadful movies in general,…
Listen to some âHistoryâ
Jason Deruloâs sophomore album âFuture History,â released September 27th, is an energy-filled yet occasionally somber and slow effort for the rising pop/R&B star. Derulo made his debut in 2010 with his self-titled album and has since been making waves…
Life doesnât have to be perfect to be great
When I was just a little boy growing up in the small suburban area of Greece, N.Y., my parents told me when I grew up I would be destined for great things. They told me that I could accomplish anything…
Homosexual, transgender people still viewed with ignorance
Ignorance is infuriating. The idea of people acting in judgment without knowing the basic facts about an issue, idea or culture is a problem with which humans have always been dealing. Two recent examples of ignorance remind me of my…
Teams donât âPanicâ in 48-hour film festival
The Oswego State Film Club is gearing up to host the second annual Panic 48-Hour Film Festival, beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. The festival asks entrants to write, shoot and edit a horror film within a 48-hour…
Social networks change, avoid obsoletion
Now more than ever, social networking is a huge part of our lives. Along with the obvious shower, teeth brushing, eating breakfast and everything else a person usually does when they wake up, these websites-Facebook, Twitter, etc.-are also one of…
Enjoy fleeting, beautiful Oswego fall
One week of fall has all ready passed us by. It felt short, but then again, it always does. Fall has always been my favorite season, whether it is the mild weather, the slight chill of a breeze or perhaps…
Get true education abroad
Oswego State has a beautiful campus, but it doesnât compare to Paris. When I studied abroad, the city itself was my school. The academic buildings were scattered around the Latin Quarter, frequented by artists, and cafĂ©s loved by Hemingway. Every…
