The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Laker Review

‘Bad Trip’ humors audiences while AndrĂ© capitalizes on shock value

Reminiscent of comedies such as “Borat,” the recent Netflix release “Bad Trip” derives its humor from the depiction of fictional characters’ interactions with real-life individuals. Despite possessing a paper-thin plot, the film more than makes up for this through its…

Lil Nas X receives second No. 1 debut through controversial music video controversy

On March 26, Lil Nas X released the music video for his new single “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name).” The “Old Town Road” artist has been made headlines the past two weeks between a devilish music video featuring controversial…

‘Spinning’ shows successful collaboration between multiple musicians

“Spinning” by No Rome, with Charli XCX and The 1975’s lead vocalist Matty Healy and drummer George Daniels, is a certified banger but with some minor flaws. Charli XCX, whose real name is Charlotte Aitchison, is a true queen of…

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ disappoints as MonsterVerse’s first crossover film

After the release of two “Godzilla” films and “Kong: Skull Island,” Warner Bros. Pictures’ MonsterVerse has finally produced crossover stories, beginning with the film “Godzilla vs. Kong.” Though it promises to feature the anticipated showdown between its titular characters for…

February’s virtual ‘Betrayal’ reunion creates hope for prevailing love of live performance theater

The appeal of New York City is its spectacle. Between the lights of Times Square, the lights that shine just as bright and all the way down 42nd Street are the theaters and playhouses of Broadway. With rich revivals and…

Student Spotlight: You Wouldn’t Believe Me

The thing living in my basement is not my daughter. “So sorry, really I am.”The thing living in my basement is not a person. “How are you holding up?” The thing living in my basement was not there a week ago. “Take…

Dr. Suess Enterprises decides to reduce 6 books by Suess

In early March, the Dr. Seuss estate announced that it would no longer be printing six titles: “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street,” “If I Ran the Zoo,” “McElligot’s Pool,” “On Beyond Zebra!,” “Scrambled Eggs Super!”…

Owen St shows talent, promise in his debut EP ‘Dahlia’

Coming up on the first anniversary of a global pandemic, one tends to think of all that they could have accomplished, or all that they have accomplished despite the challenges COVID-19 has presented. However, some artists have prevailed and managed…

‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ ignites hope for new original Disney+ films

For the first time in five years, Walt Disney Animation Studios has produced a film which is not a sequel to a pre-established work. The film, “Raya and the Last Dragon,” stands out as one of the studio’s more impressive…