The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Laker Review

A Walk In The Cemetery

Mr. Carter pulls the large wooden door open and shoves Mark inside. “Have fun,” he says to the boy. “Maybe you’ll finally learn your lesson.” With that, the old man slams the door shut, sliding a board over it so…

This Week’s Featured Comic: Oct. 27, 2017

                          The featured comic in Oct. 27’s edition of the Laker Review. Created by Ian Saunders.

Mindhunter’ launches audience in heads of serial killers

Rating: 4/5 stars In 2012, Netflix’s video streaming was still relatively new and DVD by mail was the lion’s share of the business. A year later, Netflix started creating its own original programming with the first season of “House of…

CW’s ‘Supernatural’ still solid during 13th season

After 13 seasons, “Supernatural” is still going strong and only getting better. What first started as two brothers fighting monsters and looking for their dad is now two brothers fighting even the highest entities and trying to keep the world…

The Meyerowitz Stories’ showcases talent if nothing else

Rating: 3.5/5 stars “The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)” is the age-old tale of a dysfunctional family during a difficult period later on in their lives. Written and directed by Noah Baumbach (“DePalma”), the film stars Adam Sandler (“Sandy Wexler”),…

Future, Young Thug unable to suprise with ‘Super Slimey’

Rating: 3/5 stars Hip-hop fans everywhere were delighted by the surprise release of the long-rumored and never-confirmed collaborative project from two of Atlanta’s biggest superstars. Future and Young Thug dropped “Super Slimey” on Friday for audiences’ listening pleasure. The tape…

Niall Horan manages to ‘Flicker’ back to spotlight

Rating: 3.5/5 stars Niall Horan, known as the only Irish man from the popular British boy band, One Direction, released his debut solo album, “Flicker,” last Friday. Noticed primarily for his blond hair and guitar playing, the singer spent his…

‘Happy Death Day’ proves horror can be fueled by comedy

“Happy Death Day” was released on Friday the 13th, a perfect night to release a cheesy horror movie. “Happy Death Day” was marketed as “Groundhog Day” meets “Scream,” which is a pretty accurate way of describing it. The movie proved…

Answers to Oct. 20’s Crossword Puzzle

                                Answers to Oct. 20’s crossword puzzle in the Laker Review.

Power of the Blade

I drive to the craft store at noon. Just an average art student, getting supplies on my lunch break. At least, that’s the look I try to pull off. I should be doing homework. Instead, I’m in the middle of…