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Viewers won’t fall for Netflix’s new show ‘Love’

Grab a box of chocolates, a bouquet of roses and whatever you need to binge watch for hours. “Love” premiered on Friday, Feb. 19 on Netflix. The series has already been approved for two seasons, the second of which will…

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AMC’s ‘Better Call Saul’ captivates in second season

SPOILER WARNING! The second season of the “Breaking Bad” spin-off prequel, “Better Call Saul,” returned on Feb. 15, remaining as polarizing as ever. The dark comedy crime drama reintroduced audiences to the lovable struggling hustler, Jimmy McGill, portrayed by Bob…

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New season of ‘Serial’ gives fans what they’ve been waiting for

Serial, as defined by “Merriam Webster Dictionary,” means arranged or happening in a series. Hence the reason the noun is such a fitting title for the wildly popular, free podcast known by the same name. For those unfamiliar with “Serial,”…

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‘The Witch’ gives hope to future of horror genre

In terms of critiquing, horror films have been, for at least the last few years, one of the most hotly debated genres in the movie industry. For some critics, artfulness is desired above all else. These movies, possibly losing any…

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Administration, city authorities prepare for rare holiday occasion

For the first time in roughly seven years, St. Patrick’s Day will be celebrated amongst the Oswego State community while classes are still in session as opposed to taking place during spring break. According to Associate Provost and Head of…

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Price of dining options increases with rise of minimum wage

When Gov. Andrew Cuomo hiked the minimum wage to $9 per hour in December, Auxiliary Services, did not budget for an extra $100,000 in payroll costs, according to Ruth Stevens, the director of Dining Services. “As a business we’ve been…

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Oswego State theatre department produces student-run murder mystery

This weekend the final performances of Agatha Christie’s over 60-year-old play, “The Mousetrap,” will take place in the Hewitt Union Ballroom. The production was entirely put on by Oswego State students in partnership with Student Association, Blackfriars and the Oswego…

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Children’s Museum in Oswego provides local youth with learning space

Melanie Horton, an Oswego native, left her hometown to live in the big city of Chicago with her new family. When she came back, she found things in downtown Oswego a little different than how they were when she left…

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Popular local diner reopens after fire

A piece of Oswego culture reopened last Saturday, after closing because of a devastating fire last August. Overcoming great odds, Wade’s Diner, the 78 year-old restaurant welcomed back droves of customers. Wade’s owner Tony Zappala has been serving hearty breakfasts…

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Laker Playoff Gameday Preview: Women’s ice hockey @ Plattsburgh State

Valiant Effort  Both of these teams know each other extremely well, and quite frankly, they don’t like one another. Oswego State has NEVER beaten the Plattsburgh State Cardinals. If they want a shot today they will need to capitalize on…