A near great movie about a far-out time
Set in drug-infested 1969, "Taking Woodstock" portrays how the sleepy little town of Bethel, NY is turned upside down overnight by a young man named Elliott Tiber (Demetri Martin), who organized one of the most memorable events in 20th century…
Following Twitter not a sellout
This past summer I did something I thought I’d never do. I totally sold out my ideals and gave in to a popular trend. I turned to something that I was convinced would destroy us as a society. This past…
‘Cancer that whispers’ speaks out
Ovarian cancer is the "cancer that whispers" not only because its symptoms are subtle and easily overlooked, but also because of the lack of awareness. When my late aunt was diagnosed six years ago, I had never heard of ovarian…
No naked Will Ferrell around here
College: a hedonistic, fun-filled, beer-drenched place, depicted in such film classics as "Old School," "Animal House" and "Van Wilder." And who could forget the cinematic masterpiece "Sorority Boys?" However, when I got to Oswego State I couldn’t see any of…
Jury’s out on Mackin: bad decor doesn’t salvage good food
To the unassuming passerby, the Mackin Complex may look like just another residential building. However, it is also home to the Mackin Dining Hall. Having eaten there for my first time last Tuesday, I felt the need to share my…
Persepolis brings color to a black and white world
"The Complete Persepolis," by Marjane Satrapi, is a graphic novel depicting the author’s life while growing up in revolutionary Iran. What’s so intriguing about the book is that instead of the story being dull and lifeless, it’s fast-paced and educational….
The Holmes Brothers to perform on campus
On Friday, Sept. 18, critically acclaimed and world-renowned artists, The Holmes Brothers, will be performing in Waterman Theatre, as part of this year’s ALANA Student Leadership Conference. The band, which is comprised of Wendell Holmes on guitar, piano and vocals;…
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor, It is with great anticipation that I open my copy of "The Oswegonian" every Friday to Lori Moreth’s column. Her keen wit and acute sense of satire are one of the highlights of your publication. There are…
‘Time’ ruins romance
"The Time Traveler’s Wife," starring Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams and directed by Robert Schwentke, is the most recent sentimental tearjerker to be released, with the idea of distance in relationships taking on a literal note. Eric Bana plays Henry,…
‘Ready,’ set, Songz
The Virginia based R&B singer, Tremaine Aldon Neverson, better known as "Trey Songz," proves he is a fan of sex and love on his junior R&B album entitled "Ready." Songz starts his album strong with melodic snippets of his "foe,"…
