Portal 2 builds on predecessor’s mechanics
Valve has successfully added another classic to their repertoire, and a great sequel at that. "Portal 2" is just as witty and fun as the first "Portal" game but, more importantly, it manages to stay fresh and surprising in the…
BLACKED OUT: 10 things to do without electricity
1: Cook the old-fashioned way. Obtain some charcoal, a lighter and meat from an animal you have hunted yourself (OK, vegetables work as well, especially zucchinis, corn and peppers). But don’t cut corners and use lighter fluid to get the…
‘Scream 4’ mixes horror, comedy
Parody films as a whole are a mixed bag in terms of quality. Some, such as the "Scary Movie" franchise, turn all of the various tropes and cliches of a given film genre and spend an hour and a half…
Flying down to ‘Rio’
Costly penalties plagued the Lakers throughout, as the women’s ice hockey team fell to Hamilton, 5-2, Wednesday night at the Campus Center Ice Arena. The Continentals scored three power play goals in five chances. All three of the power play…
Bowling for Soup keeps good times coming
Bowling for Soup will release their first independent album, "Fishin’ for Woos" on April 26. The album starts off with "Let’s Pretend We’re Not in Love," an upbeat, catchy pop-punk song which sounds like traditional Bowling for Soup music. The…
Portal 2: The cake is still a lie
Science is fun, but only when you have a neat gun. "Portal 2" brings back some of the charm created by its prequel from 2007. With the combination of the original game’s physics and new technologies, "Portal 2" requires the…
Visiting writers talk about non-fiction
Renowned poet Marge Piercy and her husband, equally renowned novelist Ira Wood, read to an audience Wednesday in the Waterman Theater in Tyler Hall. Piercy is known for her strong poetic voice, as well as a feministic tone featured in…
Talk Soup
Eric Chandler of Bowling with Soup graciously donated his time to speak about the band’s history and their latest release, "Fishin’ for Woos." Q: When did you first realize that your band had really hit something? A: About a year…
Tune up the Jukebox with Indie Concert
On Friday, April 15, indie band Jukebox the Ghost, along with opening acts Black Throat Wind and Mikaela Davis, will perform in the WNYO Indie Concert at Oswego State. Jukebox the Ghost, consisting of Tommy Siegel (vocals and guitar), Jesse…
Far from ritzy, but still tasty
In a time when restaurants come and go at an alarming rate, The Ritz Diner has remained a constant in Oswego. Located along the river on West 1st Street, the white and green exterior is unassuming, except for the large…
