The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Laker Review

Creative Writing: A Happy Melancholia

Squeaking my sneakers out of the train station, I find the Colosseum above my eyes, a beautiful representation of the circle of life where many perished by blood, today camera flashes adorn its walls.   They say that the Romans…

Explosively fun, touching finale to ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise

You will believe a car can fly. You’ll also believe people can survive perilous situations they would otherwise die in, that The Rock is a damn super hero (if you didn’t already believe that) and that, with enough high-octane action…

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Creative Writing: I travel in a rush

I travel in a rush, Looking at the clock in the sky, It lights my way home in a hush, Staring at the horizon lets me know it is okay to cry.   Over and over in my head I…

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‘It Follows’ leaves horror audiences thoroughly unsettled

The newest horror film to hit the box office, “It Follows” chillingly re-defines STDs as sexually transmitted demons as it takes the audience on an eerie thrillride through suburbia With a shocking, unexpected beginning, writer and director David Robert Mitchell…

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‘Battlefield Hardline’ amps up stakes in war on crime

While “Call of Duty” seems to have become complacent over the years, almost afraid of innovation, the Battlefield franchise has taken pride in its ability to push boundaries for first                    …

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‘The Late Late Show’ shakes up traditional talk show format

When it was revealed James Corden would be taking over for Craig Ferguson as the new host of CBS’ “The Late Late Show” the announcement was met with a general sense of confusion about who exactly Corden is. Corden is…

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Get rich quick shenanigans in ‘Big Time in Hollywood, FL’

The show premiered March 25 on Comedy Central. The premiere episode got just over half a million viewers, according to Nielsen ratings. Although it didn’t get the best rating, the show was a great addition to Comedy Central’s line up,…

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Cheap jokes, sophomoric prison humor abound in ‘Get Hard’

  “Get Hard.” Sounds dirty right? Well it is. This raunchy comedy starring Will Ferrell (“The Lego Movie”) and Kevin Hart (“The Wedding Ringer”) is a melting pot of vulgarity and race-based jokes, including the reoccurring “get hard” joke itself….

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Weekly EP Revue: Mara Simpson’s chill vibes

In an abundant music industry, new artists face the difficulty of breaking through. Every day, singers and songwriters try their best to be the next viral hit a long side artists like Lorde and Tove Lo. However, there are also…

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Death Cab’s damage control on ‘Kintsugi’

American alternative rock band Death Cab for Cutie released their latest album on March 31. The band is comprised of Ben Gibbard on vocals and guitar, Nick Harmer on bass and Jason McGerr on drums. Death Cab for Cutie is…