The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Channing Tatum charms in new off-beat true crime movie ‘Roofman’

Audiences are in for a wild ride with Derek Cianfrance’s latest film, “Roofman.” Based on a true story, the film sees Channing Tatum portray on-the-run criminal Jeffrey Manchester, a robber forging a new life for himself after escaping prison. Cianfrance…

All Time Low returns to charts with surprising new album ‘Everyone’s Talking!’

Baltimore, Maryland’s very own All Time Low released their tenth album, “Everyone’s Talking!” on Oct. 17. The record, which features 15 songs and runs 41 minutes in length, is filled with clever quips and playful titles, contributing to their bright,…

Sabrina Carpenter hosts ‘SNL,’ takes show by storm in latest episode

Last weekend, Sabrina Carpenter returned to “Saturday Night Live” for her third appearance on the show overall and first time hosting. Previously, Carpenter appeared in 2024 as the music guest when actor Jake Gyllenhaal hosted and again in a duet…

Not For Radio releases debut solo album ‘Melt’ covering love, nature

MarĂ­a Zardoya of the band The MarĂ­as explores her feelings of love and loss on her debut solo album, “Melt.” Under the artist name Not For Radio, Zardoya created the album with artist-producer Sam Evian and producer-instrumentalist Gianluca Buccellati within…

SUNY Oswego’s ‘John Proctor is the Villain’ one year later

When Cameron Humphrey saw “John Proctor is the Villain” on Broadway this July, he was not just enjoying the play — he was comparing it to his past work. From scale and visuals to performances, there were a number of…

Art inspires art: novel influences Olivia Dean’s new album ‘The Art of Loving’

Olivia Dean’s latest album is a masterclass all about love as Dean goes through the ideas of love in terms of friendships, romance and self. “The Art of Loving” starts off with the title-track that sets the tone for the…

‘Buckingham Nicks’ finally gets full U.S. reissue after 40 years

Since the summer, when Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks announced the reissue of their iconic debut album, “Buckingham Nicks,” in all forms for the first time in the U.S. since the early ‘80s, music fans and media outlets alike have…

Riot Fest celebrates 20 years with headliners Green Day, Blink-182

For its 20 year anniversary, Riot Fest hosted an incredible rock music festival that thousands of concertgoers will never forget. The event lasted from Sept. 19-21 at Douglass Park in Chicago, Illinois, with almost a hundred different acts performing. Bands…