The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Gaffney sets program record as women’s cross country cracks top 10

The Oswego State men’s and women’s cross country teams travelled to the Flower City last weekend to compete in the annual University of Rochester Invitational, hosted at Genesee Valley Park. The women put on an impressive showing and rounded out…

Pantera at SPAC; return of cowboys from hell

This past week, on Sept. 9, heavy metal giants, Pantera, made their long-awaited return to Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center. The concert, originally scheduled for July, was one of the best I have seen in a while. This tour, their…

Volleyball battles through Crosstown Challenge with winning record

The Oswego State volleyball team traveled to Schenectady, NY, last weekend to compete in three games over two days at the Crosstown Challenge. The Lakers went 2-1 on the slate, putting through impressive showings in the trio of contests. The…

Twenty One Pilots ends career-starting narrative, future left uncertain

For the past decade, Ohio-based alt-rock outfit Twenty One Pilots has carefully and masterfully crafted a long-running narrative through their music, based around a protagonist, Clancy, and his struggle with mental health and the controlling forces of the city of…

Aronofsky new comedy full of action, powerful performances from cast

Darren Aronofsky’s latest action comedy is a tantalizingly fun experience. Based on Charlie Huston’s book of the same name, “Caught Stealing” tells the story of Hank Thompson, played by Austin Butler (“Dune: Part Two”), a former prospective professional baseball player…

Charlie Kirk’s controversial comments exposed after death

No one deserves to be shot to death. Murder is horrific. Charlie Kirk’s life was valuable. Kirk’s words were harmful and cruel. He recently said, “I think it’s worth it to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every…

‘Demon Slayer’ slays global box office in record-breaking premiere

The highly anticipated continuation of the beloved “Demon Slayer” series has broken several box office records, with anime lovers from all over hitting theaters to see the film. The movie follows the Demon Slayer Corps as they are stuck in…

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,…

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…