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Look at Oz: ‘Julius Caesar,’ ‘X’ performances

Two different eras of politics, love and betrayal collided this week when The Acting Company presented William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” and Marcus Gardley’s new play, “X,” about the assassination of Malcolm X, in Waterman Theater Monday and Tuesday. Tickets for…

Spoon’s distinct sound heightens “Hot Thoughts”

There is a common theme among almost every track by Spoon: head-nodding drum beats, the dense, unrelenting guitar riffs and the smooth, restless vocals of lead-singer Britt Daniel. It is as if they have a formula for what makes their…

‘More Life’ disappointing for veteran listeners

At long last, Drake’s new playlist is finally here. It has been over six months since the project was first announced and the Young Money-signed artist brought along an all-star list of featured collaborators that make the project quite an…

Disney recreates magic with new ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Disney continued its trend of turning its animated classics into live-action masterpieces with “Beauty and the Beast.” Released in theaters March 17, “Beauty and the Beast” retells the classic tale featuring new characters, new plot points and some new songs….

Netflix’s: ‘Iron Fist,’ slow build, satisfying payoff

Upon initial release, “Iron Fist” received a lot of criticism from fans and reviewers alike. Before the first episode streamed, many gave the series harsh judgments for white washing the title character, although the character is white in the comics….

Dave Chappelle’s hilarious return keeps audiences laughing

The word resurgence mildly describes Dave Chappelle’s long-awaited return to the public eye. Resurgence implies that Chappelle had fallen off his game as a comedian when he simply went on hiatus. The best way to describe Chappelle’s re-emergence is to…

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Laker Gameday Preview: No. 4/5 Men’s ice hockey vs. No. 9/11 Hamilton College

All New The NCAA Div. III Men’s Ice Hockey Championship brings a brand-new season for all 12 teams. For the Oswego State Lakers (SUNYAC) and the Hamilton College Continentals (NESCAC) it brings a second chance. Both programs lost in their…

Look at OZ: Oswego State Lab Orchestra

On April 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sheldon Ballroom, the Oswego State Lab Orchestra will  perform their semi-annual concert under the direction of student conductor Kevan Spencer and music faculty member, Juan F. La Manna, the Director of the…

‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ returns with original charm

There are many shows that are so beloved by fans that they seem to be immune to being cancelled. “Futurama,” “Community,” “Arrested Development” and “Family Guy” fall under that category. Shows that are so ingrained into people’s minds that it…

‘VEEP’ offers hilarious look into American politics

The season six premiere of HBO’s comedy series “VEEP” aired Sunday evening and received its usual warm reception. Prior to the premiere, some concerns were raised about how this latest season will tackle the current state of U.S. politics, which…