LakerPrint not as accessible as intended
Oswego State implemented a new system of printing, for some reason. Following semesters of moderately long lines at the QuickPrint in the library and the hundreds of empty computers in the residence halls, CTS decided enough was enough. The way…
Border wall least of American’s problem
Donald Trump’s campaign promise was a border wall to keep America safe. Now, as president, Trump is willing to use hype, fear, alternative facts and outright lies to make his vision come true. In the past few days, Trump has drawn attention to…
One Issue, Two Perspectives: Valentine’s Day
Corny, capitalistic, inauthentic holiday, by Sammi Flavell Valentine’s Day is an over-commercialized holiday that originates from a bloody and dark history. We now celebrate it with cheesy plastic hearts and terrible-tasting candy coated with cliché phrases. In ancient Rome, Valentine’s…
Sopranos turns 20: still iconic, relevant
The 2010s have become known as the Golden Era of Television. In no less than 20 years, shows such as “Breaking Bad,” “Game of Thrones,” “Mad Men,” “House of Cards,” “Lost,” “The Americans” and many others have revolutionized what was…
Lego Movie Sequel Returns With Flash, References, Even More Jokes
“The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” is here, and it is awesome. The next installment in Lego’s film library is nothing short of impressive, building off its predecessor with hilarious comedy, powerful character growth and a warm message that…
Master director of ‘Dunkirk’ sets date for next film; genre left unknown
Warner Bros. has recently set the release date for Christopher Nolan’s (“Dunkirk”) next film for July 17, 2020. That is only a little over a year from now, which means production should be starting soon. The script is probably done…
Netflix strikes again with dark, emotional ‘Russian Doll’
After watching “Russian Doll,” the song “Gotta Get Up” will probably become stuck in audiences’ heads. This underrated ’70s gem by Harry Nilsson is the first thing that Nadia (Natasha Lyonne, “Orange is the New Black”) hears when she “restarts”…
Dueling documentaries showcase insanity of infamous Fyre Festival
Similar to how two meteor movies were released in the summer of 1998 (“Armageddon” and “Deep Impact”), two near-identical documentaries were released last month that chronicled 2017’s disastrous Fyre Festival. The brainchild of millennial entrepreneur Billy McFarland and rapper Ja…
Soderbergh’s ‘High Flying Bird’ made for specific audiences
The intentions of “High Flying Bird” set themselves apart from most basketball movies almost immediately. In fact, it would be a disservice to call it a basketball movie, as playing the game is not as important to this film but…
Cuarón’s ‘Roma’ modern day masterpiece, right on Netflix
To think that a black-and-white, Spanish-language film distributed by Netflix would be a frontrunner for Best Picture would have been unthinkable two years ago, but with Alfonso Cuarón (“Gravity”) at the helm, it is a reality. After hearing the buzz…
