The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Campus counseling center supplies new ways to improve mental health

      Oswego State’s Counseling Services Center is one of the many resources available to students in need of assistance.      The counseling center has made many changes this semester to benefit students’ mental health. The center has…

Laker Review

Vince Staples ‘Prima Donna’ dark view on fame’s price

The next big name in hip-hop could be coming out of Long Beach, California. At 23 years old, Vince Staples has already established himself as one of hip-hop’s best young acts, following his critically acclaimed debut album “Summertime ‘06” in…

News

New York State’s minimum wage increase impacts campus student workers

 The rise in minimum wage in New York has caused several changes for students working on the Oswego State campus.      The wages are said to rise to $15 an hour by 2022, increasing slowly each year until then….

Laker Review

‘Atlanta’ stands as another powerful premiere for FX network

“The Shield,” opened up the doorway to the FX network to be able to make other unquie television classics. These shows have the quality and prestige that would be found on HBO rather than the basic cable neighbors they’ve been…

News

Marano Campus Center celebrates tenth anniversary since grand opening

     This year, the Marano Campus Center celebrates its 10th birthday.      The campus center has grown into a social hub for many organizations since its grand opening in 2007. Everything ranging from the box office to The…

Laker Review

Rapper Travis Scott lets other artists shine in his latest album

Evolution, by definition, is the development of something simple into something more complex. In the world of music, evolution is often key to keeping the experience rewarding for the artist and listener alike. The last couple of years rapper Travis…

Staff Editorial

Textbook cost lacks value

     Syllabus week typically entails students eyeing new peers, getting a sense of their professors and being overwhelmed by the total price of their textbook shopping list.      According to the National Association of College Stores, the average…

Laker Review

Pamela Adlon’s ‘Better Things’ gives new take on tradional show

No one loves you like mother.  Viewers get sight of this in the new FX comedy “Better Things,” which premiered Sept. 8 on the FX network. The channel has been known for their unique original programs, such as “Louie” and…

Opinion

Students struggle with commuter parking

     There are so many perks to living off campus. The biggest one is the fact I can actually afford to still go to school here. However, there is one glaring flaw: the commuter parking.      For the…

Laker Review

Throwback Corner: ‘The Dean Martin Show’ powerful

One of the staples of American TV for decades has been the talk show. During the ‘60s and ‘70s big band royalty graced one such show, “The Dean Martin Show” on a weekly basis. Technically speaking, the show was a…