The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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May. 2, 2024 

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Fortnite breaks new records, shields in battle game’s new season

Rating: 4/5 stars The teasers started to pour in around Oct. 7. Fortnite released a press release stating, “We are still focused on shipping our must-success initiatives: the next Fortnite Season and Chapter 5.” The statement also said their schedules…

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction fails Kate Bush’s forward-thinking artistry

Rating: 4/5 stars Kate Bush (“50 Words for Snow”) does not deserve the fluke revival treatment.  Since “Stranger Things” featured her synth-pop classic “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God),” the music industry has re-encountered Bush’s name as a…

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Eclectic electronic duo Jockstrap remixes debut into weirder territories

Rating: 4.5/5 stars Georgia Ellery and Taylor Skye are the two faces comprising Jockstrap (“50/50”), the English duo that shot to fame with its debut studio album release, “I Love You Jennifer B,” in 2022. The dichotomy between Ellery’s gentle,…

Remaining Beatles McCartney, Starr release final song in memory of lost bandmates

Rating: 5/5 stars Talk about a wildcard moment! The Beatles (“Let It Be”) have united one final time thanks to the help of artificial intelligence used to refine the very last of John Lennon’s (“I’m Stepping Out”) unreleased demo recordings….

Oswego State women’s hockey lose two tough SUNYAC matchups

Following a 2-0 start to the season in non-conference play, the Oswego State women’s hockey team was in action twice on Nov. 3 and 4, facing two familiar SUNYAC foes for the first time this season. Unfortunately, the Lakers fell…

Oswego State men’s hockey begins SUNYAC play against SUNY Fredonia

Fans of Oswego State hockey filled the Deborah F. Stanley Arena as the Oswego State men’s hockey team played back-to-back SUNYAC matchups over the weekend.  The Lakers faced the Fredonia State Blue Devils on Nov. 3 to kick off the…

Oswego State volleyball lose in season finale against Rochester University

In their final match of the season, the Oswego State volleyball team went on the road to take on the University of Rochester on Friday, Nov. 3.  The first set was all about scoring runs as the Yellowjackets started hot…

All eyes on 2024 for Oswego State women’s soccer

The Oswego State women’s soccer team had an effective conclusion of their season in the semifinals of the SUNYAC playoffs at the hands of the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons. The Lakers did not leave without putting on a show for…

Oswego State club hockey loses first in-conference match-up

The Oswego State club hockey team returned home this weekend to face Mercyhurst University on Nov. 3. Oswego returned to their winning ways, as they dominated Mercyhurst by a score of 8-1. Oswego opened up the scoring, as Nathan Hutchens…

Further inspection of player safety sparked after death of Adam Johnson

Following ongoing discussion of player safety and equipment mandates in the sport of hockey, Oswego State men’s hockey seeks to ensure player safety by offering neck guards, should players opt to wear them despite not being mandated at the college…