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Inaugural ASO fashion show gives local designers spotlight

[slideshow_deploy id=’17059′] Though it didn’t go off entirely without a hitch, the African Student Organization’s first fashion show was a promising start to what will surely become a staple of Oswego State’s campus arts events. Battle of the Designers, hosted…

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Student artist looks to start new conversation on slavery

The “Identity” exhibit was alive in every way at the opening ceremony Friday, March 28. Between the photographs of humans and outdoor scenes, walking through the exhibit was not just a viewing, but also an experience for the senses, mind…

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Acclaimed string quartet, guitarist make their tour’s first stop

[su_custom_gallery source=”media: 16997,16998,16999,17000,17001,17002,17003″] String quartet Ethel and “Guitar God” Kaki King kicked off their tour “… And Other Stories” at Tyler Hall on Wednesday. The two celebrated musical acts came to Oswego State through Artswego. The tour is a follow-up…

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Faculty concert showcases music professors’ talent, passion

Faculty in any music department are unique in that they regularly put on shows to display their talent, serving both as a way to practice what they love and to inspire and teach their students. On March 9, three music…

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‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead’ Oswego State performance

“Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” a 1966 comedic play by Tom Stoppard, was enacted in Tyler Hall by the Acting Company on Thursday, Feb. 27.  Akin to 2004’s “Lion King 1 œ,” which follows the misadventures and perspective lives of…

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Stand-up comedy show opens eyes

Last Thursday, stand-up comedian Sam Killermann visited Oswego State and put on a routine that entertained while delving into LGBT issues. His gender expression has given him some unique insights into how U.S. culture stereotypes and makes “snap judgments” of…

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Cellist Elinor Frey performs as part of Ke-nékt concert series

In the second installment of Oswego State’s chamber concert series, Ke-nĂ©kt, cellist Elinor Frey took to the stage of Sheldon Hall Ballroom on Wednesday with faculty member and pianist Rob Auler. In the hour-long concert, the two held the crowd…

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‘Hamlet,’ ‘Rosencrantz’ bring acclaimed Shakespeare to life

The audience at Waterman Theatre roared with laughter last week during the performance of “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead.” The Acting Company visited Oswego State and brought nothing but smiles and enjoyment to the viewers. The set consisted of large,…

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Operatic highs, lows in ‘Rigoletto’

When someone says, “I’m going to the opera,” it conjures images of beautiful people in beautiful clothes, an ornate theater and an intense show full of dramatic music and story. Many of those traits were seen on Sunday’s matinee showing…