The Oswegonian

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‘Forza 3’ takes pole position

Developed by Turn 10, "Forza Motorsport 3" is a simulation racing game that brings the genre to new heights. "Forza 3" improves in every area "Forza 2" offered. Turn 10 did a phenomenal job at being able to make this…

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Survival should not be this fun

It’s time to fire up the chainsaw, ready a machine gun and start killing zombies. "Left 4 Dead 2" places the player in a zombie-infested adventure, similar to its predecessor, that consists of five intense campaigns. The game allows the…

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Renaissance of death arrives

Ubisoft Montreal brought a unique experience to gamers in November of 2007 with "Assassin’s Creed." Players assumed the role of Desmond Miles in the present day who lived out his ancestor, Altair’s, memories through a special machine. Filled with mystery…

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‘New Moon’ rises

In director Chris Weintz’s "New Moon," the wolves come out to play. And even though all the fanatics mourn, mope and cry for the return of Edward Cullen in the second installment of the "Twilight" saga, his absence pushes the…

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‘Charlatan’ author speaks to Oswego

Non-fiction writer Pope Brock visited Oswego State on Nov. 30 to talk to students about non-fiction writing and the research required to write a good novel. Brock began his career as a writer mostly for the thrill of having something…

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Flyleaf grows in second album

Flyleaf’s newest album, "Memento Mori," is the perfect sophomore album. Not only does it bring the original sound from Flyleaf’s first album, "Flyleaf" (released in 2005), it introduces a newer and better sound. Flyleaf, an alternative rock band from Texas,…

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The law abides to this citizen

"Law Abiding Citizen" poses the question about whether the U.S. justice system is truly just. In the opening scene, Clyde Shelton (Gerard Butler, "300") is enjoying a simple life with his family when his home is suddenly invaded. His wife…

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Another game to play

Wanna play a game? Again? "Saw" is back on the big screen and of course, it is more gruesome than ever. The "Saw" saga has moved into its sixth installment this Halloween season and it has finally (we hope) tied…

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Homage to the Violin Sonata””

Irina Muresanu, a world-class Romanian violinist will be making her way to Oswego State Wednesday Dec. 9th. Muresanu has been awarded top honors in many violin competitions and won the Pro Musicis International Award and the Arthur Foote Award from…

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Portrait artist visits Oswego

World-renowned artist David Garibaldi is scheduled to appear at the upcoming Farnham Family Services "Rock the Arts" event at the American Foundry in Oswego in November. Garibaldi is scheduled to perform his live stage show, "Rhythm and Hue," at the…