Matching poetry, music for new sound
A poet brought his unique sense of writing and reading poetry to Oswego State on Monday as part of the Living Writers Series. M.L. Liebler, a teacher in the English department at Wayne State University and author of more than…
Guitarist Whittington’s blues impress fans
Buddy Whittington and his band took the stage at Sheldon Hall Saturday to satisfy hungry fans of Southern Blues and Rock. An onslaught of precision and blistering riffs persisted throughout the night in a display of spot-on craftsmanship. Much is…
Apple releases anticipated iOS, iPhone
Once again, Apple Inc. has updated its line of technologically advanced iPhones with the iPhone 4S. Year after year they release a new version of the groundbreaking smart phone, and this frequency begs the question: who will update their now…
Switchfoot
The San Diego quintet, Switchfoot, released their eighth studio album entitled “Vice Verses,” on Sept. 19. The band debuted in 1997 with their album, “The Legend of Chin” and have been making music ever since. Switchfoot is made up of…
The High Cost of Living
New on DVD at the beginning of October is “The High Cost of Living” starring Zack Braff (Scrubs) and Isabelle Blais. The film conquers the painful question of what happens after a tragic accident occurs. Braff plays the role of…
‘Rum’ mixes Depp, Heard in Puerto Rico
“The Rum Diary,” based on a novel written by the late American Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson, proved to perpetuate his dry wit and comical absurdity. Bruce Robinson took on the task of writing the screenplay and directing the film….
Metallica, Reed strike out with ‘Lulu’
When Lou Reed and Metallica announced earlier this year that they were recording an album together, many people were puzzled. Some were downright incredulous. How could Metallica record an album with a 69-year-old avant-garde poet who had been all but…
Small-time capitol city rapper still full of ‘Ambition’
Rapper Wale’s sophomore album, “Ambition,” dropped Tuesday, Nov. 1 after his debut “Attention Deficit” was released in 2009. For Wale fans, a two-year wait might have been a long time. But he wants those fans to understand that he was pacing…
Get wings for ‘Art of FLIGHT’
A film from the energy drink company Red Bull will be presented at Oswego State as part of its premier tour. The film, entitled “The Art of FLIGHT,” follows a group of professional skiers and snowboarders as they attempt to…
