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Artists pay tribute to Neil Young on new album with bold reinterpretations

The first of two volumes dedicated to music legend Neil Young was released last Friday as “Heart of Gold: The Songs of Neil Young” to raise money for The Bridge School for children with severe speech and physical disabilities in…

Beach Bunny releases short, yet powerful album ‘Tunnel Vision’

Chicago-based indie outfit Beach Bunny’s latest album “Tunnel Vision” explores what it means to be human. With a more polished and professional sound, the band improves upon their last album, “Emotional Creature”. The band’s telltale beachy (pun intended), upbeat sound…

‘Revenge of the Sith’ returns to theaters 20 years after initial release

“This is where the fun begins.” The lights begin to dim as Hayden Christensen appears on the screen to introduce the 20th anniversary screening of “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” (2005).   “I hope you all…

Slim Shady back with Highly-Anticipated Final Studio Album

Rating: 4.5/5 stars Shady’s back, tell a friend! Marshall Mathers, better known as the iconic rapper Eminem, graced listeners of all ages with his 12th and final studio album, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace),” in July.  Prior…

Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” brags light-hearted country twang 

Rating: 4.5/5 stars  Sabrina Carpenter (“Short n’ Sweet”) has slowly but surely become the next rising pop star princess with her hit singles like “Espresso” and “Please Please Please”. With the release of her sixth studio album “Short n’ Sweet”,…

Poll finds climate change major issue for youth voters in election

Studies show that climate issues are some of the most important issues for youth voters in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE), a research center on youth civic engagement,…

Oswego Common Council upholds reassessment

Oswego’s Common Council rejected a resolution April 22 that would have refused the preliminary assessment roll performed by GAR Associates, terminated their contract and reinstated the prior year’s assessment roll. The council voted to authorize a citywide property revaluation to…

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Alumni Jason Shi speaks with finance club regarding entrepreneurial success

Jason Shi is a well-known figure in the Oswego community as the owner of Wonzones Calzones. Shi is also a SUNY Oswego alumni who is just as big a part of the university’s identity as Lake Ontario. Sean Evans, the…

Local author chronicles morbid tale of Virginia Tonkin’s glass coffin

Ten-year-old Virginia Tonkin died of appendicitis 125 years ago. Struck with grief, her wealthy family displayed her in a glass coffin for 15 months after her death. The story of young Tonkin has now grown into local legend, the true…

Vaping prevention program begins expansive text service

The program “This is Quitting” is expanding by launching an anonymous texting system catered for teenagers and young adults in New York state to help quit vaping. “Drop The Vape” is a free text-based service for teenagers aged 13 to…