Worst of Netflix: What not to binge watch on your day off
Netflix seems to be a force to be reckoned with, creating hit after hit program and drawing endless praise from its fan base. However, after this year with countless flops from “Fuller House” to “Orange is the New Black” season…
‘The Boss’: Too much vulgarity, not enough laughs
Melissa McCarthy (“Mike and Molly”) plays the character Michelle Darnell, a CEO of a successful company. She has a filthy mouth and a truly epic collection of unique turtlenecks. She is also a narcissistic millionaire businesswoman who loses everything after…
The Lumineers long-awaited ‘Cleopatra’ leaves audiences wanting more
The fan base of the Americana-indie folk band The Lumineers waited for a second album like soccer fans waiting for the world cup, four years. After four years of the successful self-titled first album, “The Lumineers,” it is no surprise…
Former guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne releases second solo album
This week Zakk Wylde released “Book of Shadows II,” his first solo release since the original “Book of Shadows” album in 1996. The record was called one of the “Most Anticipated Metal Releases of 2016” by Rolling Stone magazine. While…
SUNYWide Film Festival: Showcases incredible, independent student films
Around 200 people journeyed to Oswego State last weekend to witness the showcasing of some incredible independent student films at the seventh annual SUNYWide Film Festival. In Oswego State’s second consecutive year as the host campus of the festival, many…
Obesity sky rockets, epidemic on rise
Obesity is a much bigger problem than society lets on. For the first time in history, obesity rates are higher than underweight rates. There are a number of factors that can contribute to this. Energy balance, for example: the calories…
Nurse from Fulton surrenders license
A Fulton nurse went a little too far when it came to giving a patient a close examination. If you did not hear the story or see it trending on Facebook last week, nurse Kristen Johnson was arrested after she…
Wendy Bell creates racial controversy
In today’s rapidly changing society, Internet norms are being introduced daily and social media sites are flourishing with new account members and praise from around the globe. However, after a racially offensive Facebook post from a Pittsburgh anchorwoman left thousands…
Kesha’s case dismissed, fires back
Over the last few months, the media has not been able to stop talking about the case of pop artist Kesha suing Sony and her producer Dr. Luke after he allegedly verbally, emotionally, physically and sexually abused her. The case…
Paid family leave slated for 2018
Today as parents head to work, they will have something to smile about. On March 31, the New York State Legislature passed the Paid Family Leave Policy. This policy, which doesn’t go in effect until Jan. 1, 2018, allows workers…
