The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Laker Review

Clara Tribunella’s composition perfomance set for May 1 over Zoom

In years past, many seniors looked forward to their final semester at SUNY Oswego as a way to showcase all that they had accomplished. Whether it is at Quest Day or through senior capstones, it comes to no surprise that…

Student Spotlight: The Gravetender

You said we wouldn’t last past June Or late July I can’t remember As the words have blurred from the tears I shed when you left And never came back Like family Who came and went as they pleased Pushing the…

‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ updates disappointing predecessor

In the midst of a family tragedy, director Zack Snyder (“Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice”) was forced to step down from his position during post-production of 2017’s “Justice League.” Following the hiring of Joss Whedon (“The Avengers”) in his…

New novel ‘Firekeeper’s Daughter’ rumored for TV adaptation

On March 16, “Firekeeper’s Daughter,” by Angeline Boulley was released. Boulley is a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. She is a storyteller who writes about her Ojibwe community and was chosen as an emerging young…

‘The Darkest Minds’ depicts dark themes in young adult setting

“The Darkest Minds” by Alexandra Bracken is a young adult dystopian novel that was released in December 2012. Despite its targeted demographic, the novel demonstrates a type of maturity and grimness that is unheard of in other novels of the…

‘Crash Bandicoot 4’ designates return to form for iconic video game series

Despite being treated to various spin-off games and even remastered versions of the original three, fans of “Crash Bandicoot” have not had the opportunity to play a new game in the franchise’s main series since the release of “Crash Bandicoot:…

Student Spotlight: That’s How it Gets You

Don’t walk under street lamps alone, especially if they’re blinking. Don’t look down hallways past midnight, even if you hear someone talking. Don’t look out windows when everyone else is asleep. Because that’s how it gets you.  “Mr. Amsworth, what…

‘Moondance’ showcase’s Morrison’s iconic songwriting skills

Near the end of 1969, Van Morrison was a frustrated man. He already had a hit with the infectious “Brown Eyed Girl,” so stardom was on the way. After his first album, Morrison moved on to abstract jazz/folk with the…