‘Cry for Peace’ to raise awareness of crisis affecting the Congo

On Friday, Nov. 2, ARTSwego will present a benefit screening of “Cry For Peace: Voices of the Congo” as part of the annual Global Awareness Conference. Created by faculty of the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, the new video documents…

Comedian Ronnie Jordan brings laughter

Loud bursts of laughter could be heard from the food court of the Oswego State Campus Center Wednesday night. An Atlanta-native, comedian Ronnie Jordan was brought in by Oswego State’s Student Association Programming Board to entertain students. After being seen…

Colbie Caillat falls flat with Christmas album

Pop-star Colbie Caillat, known for songs such as “Brighter Than the Sun,” “Bubbly,” and “I Do,” returns with a new style. “Christmas in the Sand,” Caillat’s fourth studio album, is nothing more than another, repetitive Christmas album that sounds more…

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Jason Aldean releases ‘Night Train’ *WEB EXCLUSIVE*

After releasing his first album in 2005, Jason Aldean has become a country music icon. Now on his fourth record, he has proved that he deserves all his accomplishments. With 16 singles and a long line of awards garnered, Jason…

Thrilling season premiere of The Walking Dead *WEB EXCLUSIVE*

The dead have reentered millions of homes with the season premiere episode of “The Walking Dead.” Fans are reunited with what was left of the group after the farm was overtaken by walkers in the final episode of season two….

‘Argo’ proves Ben Affleck top director

With controversial comedies like “Tropic Thunder” or silent films like “The Artist,” Hollywood in recent years has managed to both poke fun at itself and travel back in time with nostalgia. Ben Affleck’s latest directorial effort, “Argo,” is another movie…

‘Crooked Arrows’ land in Oswego with cast members

Screenwriter and former Oswego State faculty member Brad Riddell returned to the college to screen his latest movie, “Crooked Arrows” in the Hewitt Union Ballroom on Tuesday. Riddell, accompanied by director Steve Rash, co-producer Ernie Stevens and actors Tyler Hill…

Ellie Goulding caters to everyone with ‘Halcyon’

Few could predict a more meteoric rise to stardom than that of Ellie Goulding. Her demure cover of Elton John’s “Your Song” and her sleeper hit “Lights” brought her international acclaim and even garnered her an invitation to play at…

‘Dishonored’ stands ground among recent game releases

As the console cycle has gone on, fewer new IPs have been released due to publishers wanting to rely on established franchises. However, Bethesda has joined with Arcane Studios to take a risk with the new title “Dishonored,” a first-person…