The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Laker Review

‘Nectar’ perfect example of Joji’s creative growth

Nearly a month ago to date, Joji, otherwise known as George Miller and formerly the Internet personality “Filthy Frank,” released his sophomore album titled “Nectar.” Two years since the release of his first album, “Ballads 1,” “Nectar” has come as…

‘Hubie Halloween’ adds to long line of bad Sandler Films

Although he has occasionally shown that he has the chops to succeed as a dramatic performer, actor-comedian Adam Sandler (“Murder Mystery”) has devoted the majority of his career toward producing and starring in mostly lackluster, occasionally cringe-worthy, comedic films.  As…

‘Genshin Impact’ provides fun free-to-play experience

The Gacha-style game has been something the west has denied for a relatively long time, mostly existing as niche mobile games. Gacha games are free-to-play games where the player is presented with a very complicated role-playing game that is heavily…

‘Super Smash Brothers’ adds Steve from ‘Minecraft’ to roster

“Minecraft” being added to “Super Smash Brothers” used to be something of an outrageous inside joke among fans. Steve being the name given to the voiceless avatar that players control at the start of “Minecraft.” Since Minecrafts rise to fame,…

‘Clone High’ holds up despite odd nature

Remember “Clone High?” Well they’re rebooting it. For those unfamiliar, the premise of this early 2000’s, one-season wonder is a secret organization has made clones of historical figures that must endure high school together under their mad scientist principal, Scudworth…

“Project Power” Fails to Fill Void Left by Lack of Superhero Films

Over the past decade, superhero and comic book films have become a significant staple in pop culture, with the promise of riveting action, dazzling digital effects and captivating characters. Given the immense popularity of the genre, in addition to the…

“Aggretsuko” Continues to Impress as New Season Comes Out

After two seasons of surprisingly insightful television, “Aggretsuko” has proven to be the second realest show starring talking animals to come out in the last decade, with top spot going to Bojack Horseman. Retsuko, the overworked, death-metal belting red panda,…

All in Yellow, All in Black

My Grandmother didn’t know she was dead.  “Ellie, Ellie! Out here, by the window.”  My dads made me wear all black to the funeral, which I hated, but they said it wasn’t about me. Closed casket. The priest talked for…

Harley Quinn Season 2 Picks Up Where First Left Off

If you haven’t seen the first season of “Harley Quinn,” stop reading this review. Either go watch the show and come back or continue on with your everyday life in our shared dystopian nightmare.  To those that have seen season…

Paralympics Documentary Leaves a lot be Desired

For most, the Summer Olympics run from late July to early August, although not many are aware that coming right behind are the Paralympics, which stands for ‘parallel to the Olympics,’ a movement promoting sport for athletes with impairments.  A…