The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Rebecca Black is back, furthering electro-pop movement with confidence

Rebecca Black, electronic-pop artist, is back with her EP “Age of the Exhibitionist.” The singer known behind the 2011 phenomenon “Friday” has since rebranded into a mature, experimental and significant figure in modern electronic-pop.  While Black has obtained decent traction…

‘The Deal’ TV adaptation balances romance, hockey, complicated pasts

Elle Kennedy’s “The Deal” brings together college hockey romance and complex personal histories in a story that has gained renewed attention following the recent Amazon Prime adaptation of “Off Campus”.   Originally published in 2015, the 360 page novel follows…

Remembering Dolly Parton, her legacy built on dreams, music, generosity

Dolly Parton built a legacy that reached beyond music, turning her successes into a lasting commitment to children, families and her Tennessee community. Parton died Aug. 25, 2026, at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, Tennessee, at age 80 after a…

‘Dancing with the Stars’ announces 35th season celebrity cast

The ballroom is polished and the spray tans are ready! Last week, ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” officially revealed their Season 35 celebrity cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy. The unique casting mix of both entertainment and sport worlds attracts…

New film ‘Michael’ celebrates artist’s life from childhood to stardom

Widely considered one of the most anticipated films of the year, ‘Michael’ made its debut on Friday, April 24. While it had the biggest opening weekend in the box office for any biographical picture ($97 million in North America alone…

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Sabrina Carpenter brings Madonna onstage for songs at Coachella 2026

Coachella 2026, as per usual, received many mixed reviews from its attendees, as well as the general public. Every year, people complain about the rising ticket prices, unbearable weather and overall air of overconsumption that surrounds the event. Everything that…

Netflix’s ‘Roommates’ makes poor breakout film for Sadie Sandler

Netflix’s “Roommates” was released on April 17 and it proved why nepotism can truly hinder the film industry. “Roommates” is a 2026 film starring Sadie Sandler, daughter of Adam Sandler and produced by his company Happy Madison. The movie follows…

New Tomodachi Life game creates excitement for fans with new direction

Nintendo’s latest installment in the Tomodachi Life series is more vibrant than ever. After its announcement during last March’s Nintendo Direct, anticipation has been building among fans for the release of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. This is the third…

Final season of ‘Euphoria’ raises stakes with new direction

The season premiere of “Euphoria” sees the cast in more perilous situations than ever. It has been four years since the show’s season two finale. After a series of intense behind-the-scenes controversies and roadblocks, the first episode of the show’s…