The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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‘Lord$ Never Worry’ places ASAP Mob in spotlight

Everybody has a clique. Different people with unique styles form a clique. Harlem-born rapper and executive director ASAP Rocky calls his clique the ASAP Mob. ASAP stands for Always Strive and Prosper, and that is just what this mob has…

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Latest ‘Resident Evil’ installment fails to impress

A great horror film contains elements that shock and scare viewers. Great action films have memorable fights mixed with good stories. “Resident Evil: Retribution” fails in both regards. The fifth film adapted from the survival-horror videogame franchise is unable to…

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Kreayshawn releases debut album *WEB EXCLUSIVE*

Kreayshawn is best known for her anti-label anthem “Gucci Gucci,” which garnered national attention with its extremely catchy chorus and simple rhyme scheme over a year ago. Within that time frame, the official video, which enlists the fellow “swagged out”…

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Band of Horses return with new sounds in “Mirage Rock” *WEB EXCLUSIVE*

Two years have passed since Band of Horses released their third album “Infinite Arms” in 2010. Fans have been waiting with baited breath to hear what the Seattle band has in store for them with their latest album. “Mirage Rock”…

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Multi-disciplinary artists brings knowledge to Oswego

When was the last time you were paying attention to the world around you?  Sure, you see your surroundings, but are you taking part in the events and the lives that surround you? On Monday, multi-talented artist Kimi Eisele shared…

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Bob Dylan releases 35th album

Bob Dylan has had a career that any musician would kill for. He shows why he deserves all of this praise with his 35th album, “Tempest.” Dylan’s songwriting has always been what has distinguished him from others for years, and…

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‘Playground’ retains student-film quality

While Oswego State graduate Mark Martino’s movie struggles with pacing and character devel- opment, “Merciless Playground” stands out as a brave accomplishment for both the young movie- maker and the cinema department he graduated from this past year. The central…

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Complexities ‘Coexist’ in new The xx release

Since their eponymous 2009 debut, moody Brit rockers The xx have been touring the world, and apparently, growing up as a band. Producer and band leader Jaime xx, aka Jaime Smith, has been expanding his already impressive repertoire by collaborating…

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Student says there is bright future for triple-A games

In a recent interview with the gaming magazine “Edge,” Alex Hutchinson, Ubisoft’s creative director for the upcoming “Assassin’s Creed III”, stated his belief that big budget games, like the Assassin’s Creed franchise, are beginning to fade from the industry. He…