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Pushing limits while paying a price

"What if it were possible to go from being a pathetic good-for-nothing to one of the most successful people in history, just by taking a single pill? Would it be worth any potential and likely probable side effects? What dosage…

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Freedom fighters

"Imagine a world where America is no longer a super power, and is occupied by another country. This chilling vision is where publisher THQ and developer Kaos Studios brings players in their new game, "Homefront." At the start of the…

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Sophomore soul

British soul singer Adele released her second studio album, "21," showcasing the incredible, utterly gorgeous maturity and talent she has acquired since her debut album in 2008. "21," a break-up album, opens with the first single, "Rolling in the Deep,"…

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Lifestyles promotes musical endeavors

On Thursdays, Lifestyles After Dark hosts an Open Mic night at the Lake Effect Cafe at 7 p.m. Starting on January 27, there will be six opportunities for students to come and perform. Lifestyles After Dark, previously known as "Grooves…

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Steer clear of ‘Drive Angry’

Nicholas Cage is, for the most part, not a very good actor. While his roles in "The Rock" and "National Treasure" were decent, most of his other work is awful. The man is especially bad at highly action-oriented roles, as…

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Performer returns to tell tales

Paul Rajeckas, one of four visiting artists contributing to the "Telling Tales: The Arts & Discovery" program, will perform at Oswego State on March 10. Rajeckas is an artist, an educator and a performer who has been active since 1979….

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Kill some ‘Time’ with Bayside’s latest album

Bayside, a rock quartet from Queens, released their fifth studio length album, "Killing Time," on Feb. 22. The album was produced by Gil Norton, who has also worked with Jimmy Eat World, The Foo Fighters and the Pixies. The record…

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Eager viewers should pass on ‘Hall Pass’

" "Every so often, a new film concept comes along with funny ideas and good morals. Then the producers get a hold of it, smack it with a big stick, get rid of all, if any, original and funny ideas…

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Artists Sloan and Lehrer demonstrate versatilty

Oswego State will be hosting Judith Sloan and Warren Lehrer, along with four visiting artists, for a preview of their piece entitled "Telling Tales: The Arts & Discovery," on March 3. "Telling Tales" is about the different ways stories can…

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New sci-fi flick fails to leave impression

Recently, the science fiction has been flooded with stories about ordinary people with extraordinary abilities. In the wake of television shows and films such as "Heroes," "The Cape" and "Watchmen," audiences seem to be incredibly intrigued by the idea that…