The Oswegonian

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Look at OZ: Artist Zhinan Jiang Exhibition

There is a new artist being featured in the Tyler Hall Art Gallery this month: Zhinan Jiang, debuting his new collection, “Visitors.” The collection is inspired by people he has met and captures the beauty that is often overlooked in…

You’re The Worst’ puts characters on track to maturity

Rating: 3.5/5 stars  In the two-­part, one-hour premiere, “You’re the Worst” kicked off its fourth season with a new feel and vibe. Jimmy (Chris Geere, “Ill Behaviour”) proved to be “the worst” at the end of season three. The new…

‘Bojack Horseman’ season four goes deeper, darker

Rating: 3.5/5 stars  For those looking to watch a silly cartoon so they can kick back, laugh and forget their troubles, the new season of Netflix’s hit animated series “Bojack Horseman” is not the right place to look. Although there…

AHS: CULT’ breath of fresh air after previously stale seasons

Rating 4.5/5 stars The time leading up to the 2016 presidential election does not need much added to it to make it terrifying. The anthology horror series “American Horror Story” leans into burgeoning political fears for its seventh season, “Cult.”…

Answers To 9 / 8 / 2017 Crossword Puzzle

Answers to 9 / 8 / 2017’s crossword puzzle in the Laker Review.

Neil Young pulls from past, present on ‘Hitchhiker’

Rating: 3 / 5 stars Before even listening to the Canadian native’s 38th studio album itself, there is already an intriguing reason to check it out. Even though it is Neil Young’s most recent release, “Hitchhiker” was actually recorded on…

Zola Jesus creates her own world with ‘Okovi’

Rating: 4 / 5 stars There is a stillness about the farmlands scattered across Wisconsin that really appealed to the grandparents of singer-songwriter Nika Roza Danilova, known by her stage name Zola Jesus. Unlike most people moving to America, they…

Look @ Oz: Julieve Jubin’s Photography of Cuba

At Oswego State, celebrating ethnic diversity is no foreign concept. Students take pride in their individual heritages, backgrounds and cultures. The student body thrives in response to this, and individuality is always encouraged. Throughout September, various events have been planned…

Twin Peaks: The Return’ finale offers answers, new questions

Rating: 4.5/5 stars David Lynch deserves his own genre. The man is not bound by anything besides himself. Which is, in an industry of overused storylines, redundant symbolism and bland products, an impressive feat. “Twin Peaks: The Return” picked up…

Blade in the Mower

I cut the grass. It’s not much, but it’s an honest living. Today’s job is Mr. Winters. I mow his lawn every week right at five. I unload the riding mower from my truck and glance at the front porch,…