The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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DragonForce gain new strength in ‘Power’

English power metal group DragonForce’s newest album, “The Power Within,” will not disappoint longtime fans. Formed in 1999 by friends Herman Li (guitar) and Sam Totman (guitar), under the name DragonHeart, the band has explored a wide variety of fantasy…

Laker Review

Jazz bassist Reid discusses dynamic career

Jazz legend Rufus Reid performed in Sheldon Hall’s Ballroom for a faculty concert Wednesday night. Ke-Nekt Chamber Music Series sponsored the event. Reid is a bassist, composer and educator known for his prolific body of work and stature career in…

Laker Review

Used game industry could face profit loss

With Nintendo’s new console, the Wii U, expected to launch this fall, along with E3 and the possible announcements of Microsoft’s and Sony’s new consoles, there has been massive speculation about the technology being included in these consoles. Yet, one…

Laker Review

‘Reloaded’ tries to please everyone, fails

To the anticipation of millions, Nicki Minaj returns this year with, “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.” After a successful debut, many believe that Minaj is poised to declare herself as the queen of rap with the new release. However, Minaj does…

Opinion Web Exclusive

Real vs. Ideal: A Soon-To-Be-College Graduate’s Life Options

So the time has come upon me, a time I thought would never come. College graduation at times seemed so far away. Now, I am about to graduate and I am terrified. Everyone wants to know if I’m excited to…

Sports

Men’s lacrosse earns key win

Oswego State had not won a conference game in men’s lacrosse since April 24, 2010. Nearly two calendar years and 10 consecutive losses against conference opponents later, the Lakers defeated the Potsdam Bears, 8-6, at Laker Field, Wednesday night. The…

Sports

Baseball drops 2 SUNYAC games against Brockport

The Oswego State baseball team dropped a pair of games in an afternoon doubleheader against The College at Brockport on Saturday. The Lakers lost the first game, 5-2, in extra innings and then lost 8-3 in the second game at…

Sports

Softball loses doubleheader to Utica

The Oswego State softball team dropped to 8-11 overall after being swept by Utica College in a doubleheader on Wednesday, losing game one, 5-9, and game two, 5-8. The Lakers have a tough road ahead, including a doubleheader against undefeated…