Canadian artist along alumni open Tyler Art Gallery
Tyler Hall opened their first art exhibition of the semester, Oswego Art Alums, on Sept. 7. The impressive collection was a showing of the art of Oswego State alumni, such as Kelly Chilton, Bill DeMott and Paul Bartow. The unique…
Experimental band challenges listeners
It has been almost four years since Animal Collective’s brilliant 2009 album “Merriweather Post Pavilion.” Released to universal acclaim, and giving the band much exposure through poppy, mesmerizing singles like “My Girls” and “Summertime Clothes,” “Merriweather” propelled Animal Collective to…
Must-see TV plans for upcoming season
Pat Rich Last season of “The Walking Dead” concluded with the group of survivors becoming separated after an overwhelming number of zombies raided their safe haven that was, “Herschel’s Farm.” This season, after having been divided from the group, Andrea…
Broadway star to perform in Ke-Nekt Series in Sheldon
Oswego State’s Ke-Nekt Series traditionally features about six chamber music performances every year. Broadway actor Kyle Dean Massey will perform the first Ke-Nekt recital of the 2012-13 year on Tuesday, Sept. 19 in Sheldon Ballroom at 7:30 p.m. Todd Graber,…
Three-piece Irish indie releases mature, energetic harmonies
The Northern Irish trio Two Door Cinema Club has returned with their newest album “Beacon.” It is a more polished and mature sounding album than their 2010 debut album “Tourist History.” Band members Alex Trimble, Kevin Baird and Sam Halliday…
Oswego state graduate premiers film
Oswego State graduate Mark Martino has a piece of advice for students: “If you ever wake up in the middle of the night and are moved by something, write it down.” Martino who is premiering his movie, “Merciless Playground,” Sept….
New year brings new talent, new tones
This summer was not filled with many major releases, but that does not mean this summer lacked amazing albums. One of the earliest releases of the summer was John Mayer’s “Born & Raised.” John Mayer took a two-year hiatus from…
Swinging back into action
Everyone’s friendly neighborhood Spiderman is back, but this time with a new story and new set of characters. Five years ago we were given “Spiderman 3” which looked to bring a more intriguing darker side to director Sam Raimi’s “Spiderman”…
Experience laughs, action, thrills during summer movies
Nick Graziano Incoming Managing Editor ngrazaino@oswegonian.com Earth’s mightiest heroes will come together for the first time in Marvel’s newest movie “The Avengers.” Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr., “Sherlock Holmes 2”), Captain America (Chris Evans, “What’s Your Number?”), Thor (Chris Hemsworth,…
Original college band brings nostalgia
Oswego State’s Campus Center Arena hosted a visit from the band O.A.R. [Of A Revolution] Saturday night. O.A.R performed for Oswego’s Spring Concert Series, their first returning appearance since 2007. O.A.R’s bassist, Benj Gershman, provided a little of his time…


