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‘The Fall of Hobo Johnson’ successfully fuses different genres

It has been around a year and a half since Frank Lopes Jr., otherwise known as Hobo Johnson, turned into an internet sensation of sorts with his live backyard renditions of his and his bandmates’ original songs. The most popular…

Streaming services convenient now, will cost consumers in time

Many people are subscribed to some sort of streaming-service ‘Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Video, etc. or are able to gain access to one relatively quickly. Since cable is becoming more and more expensive, many are cutting the cord and going to…

Spotify creates playlist of newly released songs

Every Friday, Spotify launches an updated compilation of new music releases. This week’s update features new songs by renowned artists such as Ariana Grande (“Thank u, Next”), Halsey (“Hopeless Fountain Kingdom”), Drake (“Scorpion”), and French Montana (“Jungle Rules”). This week’s…

‘Tigers are Not Afraid’ tackles devastation of Mexican drug wars on families

Recently released for English language audiences on Shudder, only the second most inconvenient streaming service after DC Universe, “Tigers are Not Afraid,” originally titled “Vuelven,” directed by Issa López, is a sort-of horror, sort-of realist drama film that tackles both…

Men’s Soccer vs. RIT

Photos by Thomas Pemrick | The Oswegonian

9/11 Memorial Gallery

Photos by Nsikak Ekong | The Oswegonian

Penfield Library considers extending hours

Student Association President Takeena Strachan recently announced that she was in the process of finding out whether or not it is possible for Penfield Library to extend its hours.  Last semester, after hearing students’ wishes for longer library hours, Strachan…

Oswego downtown revitalization starts

The city of Oswego’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative is underway with construction beginning at the former Global Buffet location in the city’s downtown riverfront area. The city of Oswego’s proposal for revitalization is part of an effort to build upon the…

UP reviews mass shooter, emergency plan

In light of recent mass shootings, Student Association executives are interested in a firm and updated campus safety emergency plan in case the unthinkable happens. University Police took part in a safety plan last week. The campus safety plan, known…