The Oswegonian

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Oswego men’s soccer splits road contests; win over Laker Turf

The Oswego State men’s soccer team went 1-1 in their last two games, losing on Saturday against Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and winning on Wednesday against Marywood University. The match against RPI in Troy, New York, started off very slow. There…

Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, more shine at ‘star-studded’ MTV’s VMAs

This year’s MTV Video Music Awards was one for the ages. From Lady Gaga’s acceptance speech to Yungblud teaming up with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, the night was truly for the elite, filled with unforgettable performances, iconic…

Faculty adjust as Mahar Hall undergoes renovations

With the recent reopening of Hewitt Hall this semester, the University’s Facilities Services office now turns toward its next construction project in Mahar Hall. In spring 2025, the history department and the social sciences departments, including anthropology, criminal justice, economics,…

Sabrina Carpenter lands in hot water after release of new album

With a shocking cover album and title, Sabrina Carpenter’s seventh studio album sparked a wave of discussion among social media and pop fans. Released on Aug. 29, “Man’s Best Friend” follows quickly after Carpenter’s hit album, “Short ‘n Sweet” (2024)….

Hewitt Hall reopens; showcasing new spaces

Hewitt Hall, the College of Communication, Media and Arts building, reopened on Aug. 25, unveiling brand new state-of-the-art equipment for all students to experience. After being under construction since 2021, the building was made accessible to students and professors at…

‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ revives MCU in uplifting new installment

Based on the Marvel Comics characters of the same name, The Fantastic Four: First Steps tells the story of the iconic superhero team—the Invisible Woman, played by Vanessa Kirby; Mr. Fantastic, played by Pedro Pascal; The Thing, played by Ebon…

Teacher professionalism should be prioritized

Many young Americans have experienced some degree of the extreme law and order tactics surrounding “distracting” student clothing inside the classroom. It is a long-standing, pervasive ideology written into student handbooks for public schools across the country. Getting dress-coded could…

Everyone should try watching K-dramas

When it comes to watching shows or movies in a language other than one’s own, there are two different opinions on whether or not they are interesting. For the people who have said they would not watch shows and movies…

Lakers roll through “Blue Devil Classic” before setback at home

The Oswego State women’s soccer team had three games this week. The Lakers opened the Blue Devil Classic with a 4-0 win over Keuka College on Friday at University Stadium, then edged Utica University 1-0 on Saturday to reach 3-0-1…