The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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RAPEWHISTLE issues debut EP

Adam stood front row screaming lyrics with the band RAPEWHISTLE in cathartic release through a modern-day art form. “I thought that RAPEWHISTLE put on a great set; they really know how to liven up a crowd” said Insufficient Funds’ vocalist…

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Exploring ‘Secret World’ of Borrowers

“Enchanting” is the watchword to describe Studio Ghibli’s new movie “The Secret World of Arrietty.” The Walt Disney-produced film is based off of Mary Norton’s novel “The Borrowers.” Made by the creators of “Spirited Away” and “Howl’s Moving Castle,” it…

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36-hour Film Festival pushes students to new limits

Oswego State will be hosting its second 36-hour “Mixed Emotions” Film Festival on Feb. 24 through Feb. 26. “We are advertising that the theme of family is very broad and encouraging teams to run with it as they see fit,”…

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‘Ghost Rider’ burns out with sequel

The flaming skeleton super hero, Ghost Rider has returned to the big screen in “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.” The Directors of “Crank,” Mark Neveldine and Seth Hoffman, were brought on to the project to not only create a sequel…

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Sleigh Bells mix pop, noise

When a band arrives on the music scene with a totally original sound, one of two things may happen: they find ways to explore that sound and carve out new musical territory or they turn out to be one-trick ponies…

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‘War’ creates action packed competition

The purpose of an action comedy is plain and simple, to supply stunning action sequences and a few natural good laughs. “This Means War” provided that and an extra pinch of romance. Directed by Joseph McGinty Nichol (TVÊŒs “Supernatural”), “This…

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New beginning with original sound for Axe

Lillian Axe, a band founded in the 80s is currently making its way back into the present music world, with their newest album “The Days Before Tomorrow.” The band Lillian Axe was formed in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1983. Ever…

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New ‘Resident Evil’ fills in story’s gaps

Since the days of the Sony Playstation, Capcom’s “Resident Evil” series has become a multi-million dollar franchise. From comics to big-budget movies, the mysteries surrounding the Umbrella Corporation’s T-virus have grown into a web of details, sometimes too much to…