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New series ‘Cars on the Road’ revives beloved Pixar franchise

Disney’s relationship with Pixar takes them back to the ‘90s when they released the first 3D animated film “Toy Story” in 1995. Since then, the two companies have created almost 20 different films together with their expertise.  One of these…

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Shaun Cassidy Fan Club improv show

The Shaun Cassidy Fan Club’s first show of the season was held on Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. at the Marano Campus Center auditorium. The SCFC is SUNY Oswego’s “free and uncensored improv comedy” troupe that is in its 32nd…

Kanye West documentary ‘Jeen-Yuhs’ chronicles rapper’s rise to fame

By Brandon Ladd The new Kanye West (“Donda”) documentary, “Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy,” was released on Netflix on Feb. 16, providing an inside look at the younger years of West’s career as a beats producer and aspiring rapper.  The documentary…

Campus hosts first publishing festival

SUNY Oswego will host its first annual Publishing Festival Oct. 29. Organized by Associate Professor Juliet Giglio of the English and creative writing department.  Giglio, accompanied by a number of students, are currently working to promote the event and plan…

Volleyball out west

The Oswego State volleyball team travelled out to western New York this past weekend for two crucial SUNYAC games versus SUNY Fredonia and Buffalo State. The trip did not go to plan for the Lakers, who lost a heartbreaking 3-2…

Student explains struggles with COVID-19

As the deadline to meet the full vaccination status outlined by SUNY Oswego fast approaches, one student is sharing what the battle against COVID-19 was like for him. Lane Russell was looking forward to the return to in-person classes, but…

Spencer’s Hot Takes: A candy tier list

Ever since 1847, when Joseph Fry produced the first ever chocolate bar, the world of sweets has developed extravagantly. However, some candies are simply above others.  It is with passionate breath that I believe Skittles are the greatest candy ever…

From my seat: The Editor-in-Chief’s Column

I have been frustrated this week, actually furious at times. Looking around, I finally notice what so many others have warned me about, that nobody cares anymore. I laid in bed and stared at my ceiling about this. I even…

Increase in Asian hate-crimes disgusts

Since the start of the pandemic, there has been an influx of Asian American hate crimes. Former President Donald Trump has labeled COVID-19 as the “Chinese virus.” He continues to add blame to a specific race group but has defended…

Artist Alberto Rey hosts virtual talk with students

Global artist Alberto Rey hosted a virtual talk on Tuesday, March 30. Rey discussed his current work on an upcoming exhibition “Biological Regionalism: Oswego River and Lake Ontario,” which is coming to SUNY Oswego in Spring 2022.  Rey was born…