Lakers men’s basketball reloads with new faces for 2025-26 season
The Oswego State men’s basketball team is ready to hit the hardwood for their newest campaign, with a partly revamped roster taking the spotlight. The Lakers come into the 2025-2026 season fresh off of a second-place finish in the SUNYAC….
Living Writers Series author talks about California wildfires
On Monday, Nov. 3, students attending the Living Writer’s course were given a detailed in-person presentation by the published author, Shana Youngdahl. She spoke about her book “A Catalog of Burnt Objects,” a novel which was notably published by Dial…
Mariah Carey’s Sephora commercial mocks boycotting efforts
Mariah Carey, singer of one of the world’s most popular modern Christmas songs, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” vocalized herself into a Sephora ad controversy. On Nov. 1, Carey posted her annual defrosting video at midnight, aiming to…
Hulu’s ‘Murdaugh: Death In The Family’ blurs line between truth, drama
I followed the story of the Murdaughs closely when the news first broke in 2021. I was instantly hooked. A high-up lawyer murders his 22-year-old son and wife out of the blue? Another senseless tragedy. But, there was an extra…
Social media should be saved for remembrance
In light of the many surprising and saddening deaths of 2025, many people have begun to critique the impact of legacy on Earth as opposed to legacy after death. In reference to famous celebrities, the ethical concern is posed as…
Daniel Caeser returns from music hiatus with heartwrenching ‘Son of Spergy’
After a two-year long hiatus, singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar released his fifth album, “Son of Spergy,” on Oct. 24. Named after his father, who was a gospel singer, Caesar uses subtle melodies and heart wrenching lyrics to highlight his familial ties,…
Oswego falls 2-0 in final exhibition game
The women’s ice hockey team took on the Nazareth University Golden Flyers last weekend, Oct. 25, in a tough battle that saw the Lakers fumble their defense and ultimately fall to their opponents. Although Oswego won the opening face-off, Nazareth…
‘Southern Fried Rice’ gratifies cultural misrepresentation
The release of the new show, “Southern Fried Rice,” has amassed unrelenting controversy about the representation, or lack thereof, of race in television shows. While the show plays with intercultural themes, it portrays them to the audience poorly. Between the…
Living Writers Series welcomes newest author to program
This week, SUNY Oswego students participating in the Living Writers course were presented with the unique opportunity to virtually meet with the published author, Shannon Luders-Manuel, over Zoom to discuss her new book “The One Who Loves You,” which was…
Louvre heist demands safety reevaluations
On Oct. 19, 2025, the Louvre Museum, located in Paris, France, was robbed. The thieves left with an emerald necklace, a pair of emerald earrings that belonged to Empress Marie Louise, a tiara and a single earring from the sapphire…
