The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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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…

‘WandaVision’ series excites audiences despite unanswered questions

The “WandaVision” TV series on Disney+ follows Elizabeth Olsen (“Avengers: Endgame”) as Wanda Maximoff and Paul Bettany (“Avengers: Infinity War”) as Vision in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).  Set days after the events of “Avengers: Endgame,” “WandaVision” shows Wanda and…

‘Shadow and Bone’ TV series adaptation to be released on Netflix

On Dec. 17, Netflix revealed new information about the release date of the new TV show adaptation of the “Shadow and Bone” trilogy by Leigh Bardugo. Bardugo is an American young adult and adult fantasy writer. She is best known…

Watermelon Trees and an Autumn Breeze

A picture-perfect sunset kisses the dying leaves on the trees for weeks,  And weeks. Slowly saying goodbye to the once blooming cornucopiaUntil the crisp, cold air cracks open the lonely watermelon tree. Seedless and bountiful, his beauty will not last much…

‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ invokes nostalgic feelings in Swift fans

Thursday, Feb. 11, Taylor Swift announced to her 148 million fans on Instagram that she would be would re-releasing her sophomore album “Fearless” as “Fearless (Taylor’s Version),” with 26 original songs and six songs that have never been heard before…

‘The Who Sell Out’ sets early standards for rock bands

Regardless of one’s age, it is almost impossible to never have heard at least one song from the band The Who. Some of their more radio-friendly hits include “Behind Blue Eyes,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again” and “Who Are You.”  Their…

Potential for ‘Ma’ sequel thrills hopeful cult horror fans

In a dazzling moment of triumph for fans of cult horror, Tate Taylor, the director of the iconic modern classic “Ma,” has come out with the announcement of his personal vision for a sequel. A director known best for films…

Disney+ gives Marvel Universe television series new vision

“Wandavision,” set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and released weekly on Disney+, is vastly different from any MCU show produced previously, like “Agents of Shield” or “Daredevil.”  “Wandavision” is set just days after the events of “Avengers: Endgame,” and stars…