The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Opinion

NHL season in jeopardy

If the NHL players strike again, the NHL may not be able to recover the fans and revenue that it will lose after an entire lost season. The National Hockey League Players Association is striking for the second time in…

Opinion

Obama’s fake appearance getting old

This election will go down in history as our defining moment: do we sit back and idly allow our freedom, traditions and our liberties that are guaranteed by our Constitution to be destroyed by President Obama and his administration? Those…

Opinion

Cheap drinks may cost less, but treat yourself to higher quality

From my seat perched on my front porch one particular Friday night, I watched throngs of students walking by. Maybe it was the time of day, maybe because it was the weekend, but a vast majority of the people had…

Opinion

Molly is no safe alternative to ecstasy: Real Talk with Shelly and Ted

Shelly Sloan is the Health Promotion Coordinator and Ted Winkworth is the Alcohol and Other Drug Program Coordinator. You can find them at The Lifestyles Center in Walker Health Center. Shelly received her Master’s Degree in Community Health Education and…

Sports

Lakers shut out by New Paltz

The Oswego State women’s soccer team suffered a pair of 1-0 losses against SUNY New Paltz and SUNY Oneonta this weekend. After the Oneonta game, Oswego State head coach Brian McGrane said he was pleased with his team’s effort. “I…

Laker Review

Mumford and Sons stay true to themselves with ‘Babel’

The sound that Mumford and Sons has down to a science has placed them securely into the mainstream music scene over the last few years. On Mumford and Son’s new album, “Babel,” which was released September 24, the sound is…

Laker Review

Successful Oswego State alumnus returns

Jon Chopan, an Oswego State alumnus and published author returned to campus on Sept. 18 to talk to the Living Writers Series class about his novel, writing and life. Chopan was the second guest in the Living Writers Series of…

Laker Review

Jepsen releases immature, dull album

In September 2011, Carly Rae Jepsen released eventual smash hit, “Call Me Maybe.” After going viral in Canada, the song went from a national hit to a worldwide phenomenon which led Jepsen to release her latest album, “Kiss,” earlier this…

Laker Review

Kanye West’s new masterpiece

When Kanye West is the undisputed leader of a group of talented artists, the expectations are sky high. In the case of “Cruel Summer” by G.O.O.D. Music, this has never been proven better. G.O.O.D. Music consists of multiple rappers including…