The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Laker Review

Weekly EP: The Chainsmokers; nothing new for listeners

If the word “millennial” was to someday become sentient and start producing EDM music, it would become the third member of Andrew Taggart and Alexander Pall’s DJ duo, The Chainsmokers. After all, The Chainsmokers are a group that achieved their…

Bon Jovi gives listeners new rock anthem

Classic rock lives on. Bon Jovi’s “This House Is Not for Sale” brings back that quintessential rock listeners have missed in the era of pop-punk. “This House Is Not for Sale,” Bon Jovi’s first album since 2013, dropped on Nov….

TBS’s ‘People of earth’ entrances viewers, brings laughs

On Halloween, TBS debuted their new comedy series “People of Earth.” It stars Wyatt Cenac (“The Daily Show”) as Ozzie Graham, a New York City journalist who goes to the town of Beacon, New York, to write a story on…

‘Doctor Strange’ shows hope for franchise’s future

Marvel has made many transitions over the years since “Iron Man” started the current Marvel Cinematic Universe. With few failures among a sea of successful pictures, it appears that even though they have their missteps, Marvel can barely do wrong….

‘Trolls’ predictable at points but enjoyable, funny film

For viewers who enjoy singing and dancing in films, “Trolls” is a strong choice. Released Nov. 4, the film features a story that targets younger audiences, but the film has some adult humor as well. “Trolls” follows the story of…

Look at Oz: Ailey II enchants audience

On Nov. 2, students were able to witness an intense and incredible display of dancing. The group Ailey II performed in front of a sold out Waterman Theatre in Tyler Hall and left with a standing ovation from the audience….

Weekly EP: Sleaford Mods’ unique style stands out

British music duo Sleaford Mods has a new EP, “T.C.R.,” (Total Control Racing), that is five tracks of some of the grimiest angst listeners have heard in a while. The Nottingham-based group made their name with their own distinct brand…

Tove Lo gives fans same energy, style, sound

Breakout bad girl Tove Lo is back on her second LP “Lady Wood.” Swedish self-proclaimed feminist and avid pot smoker Tove Lo is known for bold, sexually crude lyrics and beats that move. She owes her success to “Queen of…

Avenged Sevenfold’s album ‘The Stage’ surprises listeners

On Oct. 7, Loudwire.com ran a story on mysterious sightings of the Avenged Sevenfold Deathbat logo in cities such as London, Paris and Berlin. This included an Instagram post by WWE superstar Chris Jericho of the logo spotted near the…