Motorhead keeps classic metal alive
Even though it’s their 20th studio album, "The World is Yours" by metal band Motörhead has done nothing new to shake the ground in the metal universe, or shown musical progression as a band. But why would they? The band,…
‘Roomate’ creeps into theaters
Bad movies come in many different varieties. Some are based on interesting concepts that, due to executive meddling or other such interference, fall apart in execution. Others attempt to exploit whatever cliché is popular at the time of their release,…
Student-directed play offers Wilde time
On Friday and Saturday, "Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde" will be performed on campus. The student-run production is based on the trials of Oscar Wilde in the late 1800s regarding his relationship with another man. The play…
Statham tuned up in ‘Mechanic’
Jason Statham’s name is generally associated with only one type of movie: high-adrenaline action. Either as the star of "The Transporter" series, one of the action heroes in the ensemble cast of "The Expendables," or the absolute absurdity that is…
Kweli brings underground sound to ‘Gutter Rainbows’
With the hip-hop scene being taken over by young artists straight out of high school and kids from the suburbs, it’s easy to say the game is going through some serious changes. But that’s no reason to forget the veterans…
Exhibition highlights student talent
On Friday, January 28, the 48th Annual Juried Student Exhibition showed off an impressive collection of artwork that expressed the talent and potential of Oswego State students. The exhibition features Oswego State undergraduate student work in a variety of media…
Technology changes reading, writing
Shannon Pritting, a Reference and Special Instruction librarian at Oswego State’s Penfield Library, spoke to the Living Writers Series class on Dec. 1 about how technology is having an impact on the world of creative writing. Pritting, who graduated from…
One-on-one with Valenzuela
Cayetano Valenzuela is an artist whose vivid posters have been gracing the Oswego Indie series since its inception in Fall 2009. I spoke with him about his inspiration and his plans for the future. Q: How did you get into…
Seasoned soloist to perform in Sheldon Ballroom
On Friday, Dec. 3, Oswego State welcomes the return of Owen as part of the Indie Series. Considered a modern Indie rock legend, Owen will return to Oswego State after his fall 2009 performance that was also part of the…
Romance in great ‘Danger’ for MCR
My Chemical Romance released their fourth studio album, "Danger Days: the True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys." This album is very different compared to their older albums filled with dark and somber songs. With "Danger Days," the band’s reputation is…
