The Weeknd flunks with uninspired lyrics, bloated production
The latest effort from Abel Tesfay, aka The Weeknd, the enigmatic Canadian producer, vocalist and Internet darling, is little more than a disappointment. One could credit Tesfaye for not resting on his laurels and giving us more of what he…
Rising Student Artists: quirky aspiring stand-up comedian
When Sarah Benson, a sophomore communications major with a theater minor, first did stand-up, she knew that it was something that she could see herself doing for the rest of her life. The ability to meet new people and interact…
Authentic teenage troubles, no excessive melodrama in ‘Now’
“The Spectacular Now,” based on the novel of the same name, by Tim Tharp is a genuine and heartfelt coming of age story. The fact that its protagonist is a senior in high school makes it slightly bizarre, considering most…
Questions, experimentation contribute to Arctic Monkeys’ ‘AM’
Are the Arctic Monkeys the same band that took the world by storm eight years ago? It seems only natural to lead this review with a question, as the first three singles of the album are also all titled in…
Art gallery rises from beneath dust
Oswego State students, through the Oswego Reading Initiative and now a gallery, are learning more about the Dust Bowl, an important part of American History. Though the Dust Bowl did not quite affect the East Coast as much as it…
Same sound, no progress in ‘Hail to the King’
After three years of waiting, fans of the heavy rock/metal band Avenged Sevenfold can finally rejoice in the release of the band’s sixth album, “Hail to the King.” Released on Aug. 27, “Hail to the King” is the first album…
Diesel brings thrill; rushed ending kills vibe
“Riddick,” the third film in the eponymous series, serves as a decent addition to the action genre. The film opens with Riddick (Vin Diesel, “Fast and Furious 6”) stranded on an unknown desert world. A brief scene explains how Riddick…
Man in the Moon offers homemade candies for every taste
[slideshow_deploy id=’12713′] Man in the Moon Candies, located at 203 W. 1st St. in the Canal Commons, is the place to go in Oswego if you’re looking for delicious treats with a personal touch. Inside, the shop is as adorably…
Apple announces two new iPhones
Apple announced two brand new iPhones on Tuesday, each with their own standout features. Te first of the two iPhones is the iPhone 5C, which will replace the current iPhone 5 in the marketplace on Sept. 13. It has all…
Hiking options in Oswego
[slideshow_deploy id=’12706′] Students interested in exploring nature may feel like the closest options are in the Adirondacks hours away, but Oswego actually has a few places of its own that give students a taste of nature. It may be surprising…
