The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Hulu’s ‘Murdaugh: Death In The Family’ blurs line between truth, drama

I followed the story of the Murdaughs closely when the news first broke in 2021. I was instantly hooked. A high-up lawyer murders his 22-year-old son and wife out of the blue? Another senseless tragedy. But, there was an extra…

Social media should be saved for remembrance

In light of the many surprising and saddening deaths of 2025, many people have begun to critique the impact of legacy on Earth as opposed to legacy after death. In reference to famous celebrities, the ethical concern is posed as…

Daniel Caeser returns from music hiatus with heartwrenching ‘Son of Spergy’

After a two-year long hiatus, singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar released his fifth album, “Son of Spergy,” on Oct. 24. Named after his father, who was a gospel singer, Caesar uses subtle melodies and heart wrenching lyrics to highlight his familial ties,…

Oswego State volleyball earns no. 2 seed

The Oswego State volleyball team welcomed a trio of squads to the Max Ziel Gymnasium for a three-game home stretch, with battles against SUNY Morrisville, SUNY Cortland and SUNY Canton. The Lakers faced off with the Mustangs in a tight…

Bruce Springsteen revisits his darkest work with new release

In perfect timing with the film based on his life, Bruce Springsteen has released an expanded edition of his 1982 album “Nebraska” in a box set, which includes a 2025 remaster of the original, an electric edition featuring the E…

‘Southern Fried Rice’ gratifies cultural misrepresentation

The release of the new show, “Southern Fried Rice,” has amassed unrelenting controversy about the representation, or lack thereof, of race in television shows. While the show plays with intercultural themes, it portrays them to the audience poorly. Between the…

Government shutdown threatens food assistance for millions

In the midst of the first government shutdown in nearly a decade, those who receive government assistance for food insecurity are facing the very real possibility of dire repercussions. For instance, not receiving their scheduled Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)…

Living Writers Series welcomes newest author to program

This week, SUNY Oswego students participating in the Living Writers course were presented with the unique opportunity to virtually meet with the published author, Shannon Luders-Manuel, over Zoom to discuss her new book “The One Who Loves You,” which was…

Louvre heist demands safety reevaluations

On Oct. 19, 2025, the Louvre Museum, located in Paris, France, was robbed. The thieves left with an emerald necklace, a pair of emerald earrings that belonged to Empress Marie Louise, a tiara and a single earring from the sapphire…

Oswego falls 2-0 in final exhibition game

The women’s ice hockey team took on the Nazareth University Golden Flyers last weekend, Oct. 25, in a tough battle that saw the Lakers fumble their defense and ultimately fall to their opponents. Although Oswego won the opening face-off, Nazareth…