The Oswegonian

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Shaun Cassidy students garner laughs *Web Exclusive*

Every Saturday, usually in the Campus Center, The Shaun Cassidy Fan Club performs improv comedy routines for students to enjoy. The club was formed in 1990 by humor columnist Tim Mollen, and has evolved throughout its 20 years of service….

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Pond speaks at Global Awareness Conference

With 57 different presentations, this was one of the most diverse and biggest years for the Global Awareness Conference. The conference, which was held for the first time in 2008, allows for students, faculty and organizations to present on cultures…

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Ne-yo matures with newest release ‘R.E.D.’

Following his 2010 release “Libra Scale,” Ne-Yo returns with the album “R.E.D.” The album is a deeper look into Ne-Yo than other albums have showed. Ne-Yo was the subject of complaints after his previous release. Some claim that Ne-Yo has…

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‘Congo’ impresses with personal stories

Cry for Peace: Voices from the Congo began as a project meant to bring peace and alleviate the tensions still remaining between the Congolese residents of Syracuse. It was meant to educate people about the involvement of the West in…

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‘Assassin’s Creed’ provides players with developed plot

The “Assassin’s Creed” series of games has taken players through locations around the globe such as, Israel, Italy and Istanbul in alternate versions of history filled with the struggles between the Assasins and the Templars. In the present, Abstergo, the…

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Samantha Shelton advises students on writing careers

Ambition and a sense of creativity are vital to success after graduation, was the theme of a presentation given Monday by former Oswego State graduate Samantha Shelton. Shelton, a member of the class of 2011, visited Oswego State as part…

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‘Stand Up Talent Show’ raises awareness of child abuse

Steppers, singers, a belly dancer and a beat boxer were among the performances of last week’s “Stand Up Talent Show.” A collaboration of the National Association of Black School Educators, Omega Phi Beta Sorority Inc. and Student Association Programming Board…

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Lamar breaks barriers with ‘good kid’

Coming off of his 2011 debut “Section.80,” Kendrick Lamar has come into his own as an MC and lyricist with “good kid, m.A.A.d city,” which like his first album is a concept album. Unlike his debut he decided to opt…