Expectations for the solar eclipse were too high
Having high expectations for an event that is unpredictable will diminish the greatness of the event. During the spring semester there are usually two events that students look forward to: Whiteout Weekend and OzFest. However, this year, there was a…
Social media apps need to restrict harmful words
For centuries, derogatory terms have been used to describe women. These terms have been hurtful, damaging and extremely mean. Recently, women on TikTok and YouTube have been getting called a âbopâ for wearing certain clothes, hanging out with certain people…
Great decision: joining the eclipse class this year
This semester I have only been a part of one class, the special âCovering the Eclipseâ class. The class has centered around the now passed total solar eclipse on April 8. We have spent the entire semester up until this…
Solar eclipse: conspiracy theories elicit mixed feelings
Following the appearance of a total solar eclipse on April 8, there has been a surge of conspiracy theories. Conspiracy theories serve as our ability to pick apart an event or situation by producing wild âanswersâ and conclusions that explain…
âDungeon Meshiâ finally gets anime adaptation as âDelicious in Dungeonâ
Rating: 5/5 stars The long-awaited anime adaptation of the manga âDungeon Meshi,â âDelicious in Dungeon,â has finally arrived. Currently the manga has officially ended with side epilogues by mangaka Ryoko Kui. The animation for the show is being done by…
George Carlinâs estate settles lawsuit over AI recreation of late comic
The estate of legendary comedian George Carlin has settled their lawsuit against the podcast âDudesy,â which released an AI-generated comedy special titled âGeorge Carlin: Iâm Glad Iâm Dead.â The special featured Carlin-like takes on modern issues and used his image…
âJoker: Folie Ă Deuxâ has fans pumped for Gaga, Phoenix
When âJokerâ was released nearly five years ago, Joaquin Phoenixâs (âNapoleonâ) performance captivated audiences and had Phoenix win several Academy Awards. âJokerâ added a whole new perspective on typical superhero and villain stories by giving the beloved villain Joker his…
Lizzy McAlpine crafts soft, vulnerable lyrics on latest masterpiece
Rating: 4/5 stars Lizzy McAlpineâs âOlderâ is an album for poetry lovers: lyrically beautiful and musically sparse. The album follows a clear progression, mourning the end of a relationship. It feels as though it is an evolution of the relationships…
City of Oswego, university planning eclipse events
Both SUNY Oswego and the City of Oswego are gearing up for the eclipse happening April 8, with several events throughout the weekend. The City of Oswego is hosting two main events the weekend before the eclipse. April 6 is…
International holiday festival hosted to welcome spring season, cohesion
Oswego students from the universityâs Residence Life and Housing office hosted an international holiday festival on March 24. The event was celebrating Holi, which marks the beginning of the spring season. Student Jigyasha Chataut, one of the organizers of the…
