The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Performances dazzle viewers at iHeart Radio

On March 5, iHeartRadio held their annual award show live from Los Angeles. The show was hosted by Ryan Seacrest and some of today’s biggest stars were in attendance to celebrate this big night in music. Celebrities like Karruche Tran,…

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Louis C.K. follows comedian trend by releasing Netflix special

Louis C.K. is one of the biggest names in comedy today. After taking some time off from the stage to focus on his deal with the FX networks, he is back with a new Netflix special, “2017.” Netflix’s original comedy…

Look at OZ: Evan Diem artist showcase

Audiences who have regularly attended theatrical productions on campus have seen him in “Mousetrap” and “Pirates of Penzance.” Residents of Hart Hall, or anyone walking outside Hewitt on a nice day, have often been graced with a free live guitar…

‘Pure Comedy’ showcases Father John Misty’s emotions

As this country finds itself heading into dark and unfamiliar territory, with the president sending out tweets like an angry preteen and slinging bombs at airfields, there is no shortage of controversial topics for musicians to write about. When tough…

Political awareness fills Joey Bada$$’s album

As summer draws closer, the rap game continues to heat up. So far, 2017 has seen Big Sean impress with his album “I Decided,” Drake release his popular playlist “More Life” and Kendrick Lamar stir the pot with intense tracks,…

‘The Boss Baby’ tries hard, misses mark comedically

Grab a bottle or a briefcase and get ready for DreamWorks’ latest animated film, “Boss Baby.” Tim (Miles Christopher Bakshi, “Shrek Forever After”) has the perfect life with his family, playing games and getting stories and songs before he falls…

Bob Odenkirk’s transformation continues with ‘Better Call Saul’

The season three premiere of AMC’s “Better Call Saul,” the spinoff-prequel to their critically acclaimed-smash hit “Breaking Bad,” aired Monday night, picking up exactly where season two left off. The spinoff focuses on the struggles of criminal lawyer Jimmy McGill…

Dull moments overshadow ‘Five Came Back’ series

Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II in a new Netflix Original documentary called “Five Came Back.” Laurent Bouzereau directs the attempt at a…

Look at OZ: Del Sarte spring dance recital

Last weekend was Del Sarte Dance Club’s Spring Dance Recital: Dance ‘Til Dawn. The two shows, one on Friday, March 30 at 7 p.m. and another on Saturday, April 1 at 2 p.m., took place at Oswego High School. The…

Bob Dylan’s tired sound revitalizes American classics

It is a fact of life that when people age, especially musicians and artists, they lose a lot of what made them appealing when they were younger. Trends change, people lose interest and many once-popular, game-changing figures are left in…