The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

The Oswegonian

Unprecedented inflation causes hardships for college students 

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has released new data about the current situation in the American economy. In September 2022, the U.S. annual inflation rate decreased for the third consecutive month to 8.2%, the lowest level in seven months,…

Carly Rae Jepsen charts new territory with ‘The Loneliest Time’

Canadian singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen (“Dedicated”) released her sixth studio album “The Loneliest Time” on Oct. 28. The album is consistent with Jepsen’s stylistic disco-esque synth pop, though She said that she wanted to “broaden the spectrum of what the…

‘Bayonetta 3’ makes for bewitching hack-and-slash sequel

Closing a long eight year gap since its last installment’s release, the “Bayonetta” series has returned in full force with its third title, aptly named “Bayonetta 3.” Maintaining its predecessors’ high-octane, over-the-top action and dark, campy charm,  while also bearing…

‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ honestly depicts WWI horrors

The Prussian novelist Erich Maria Remarque (“Shadows in Paradise”) was conscripted into the Imperial German Army during the First World War. He was sent to the trenches of the Western Front in the summer of 1917, where he was severely…

‘Foul Lady Fortune’ makes for gripping spinoff to Gong duology

“Foul Lady Fortune” by Chloe Gong (“These Violent Delights”) is a spinoff of her first duology, taking place four years later. It follows the character, Rosalind Lang, who has been turned immortal and is currently working as an assassin for…

Bring popcorn and caramel apples, November Netflix recommendations

The crisp air encompasses the City of Oswego and nights are dawning more rapidly. Folks will be cozying up on their couch with a furry companion, some apple cider and a TV remote. The question is, what will your next…

‘Tales of the Jedi’ explores important ‘Star Wars’ moments

Recently, the “Star Wars” franchise released a new animated anthology series called “Tales of the Jedi” created by Dave Filoni (“Star Wars: The Clone Wars”). The series takes viewers back in time to relive major events in the Star Wars…

‘School for Good and Evil’ breathes life into fantasy genre

If you are looking for a fantasy movie that can stand apart from the crowd, Netflix has you covered. Released on Oct. 19, “The School for Good and Evil” is a movie adaptation of the book of the same name…

Prolific rapper Westside Gunn ends mixtape series with ‘10’

As the old saying goes, all good things must come to an end. People are not immortal, careers do not last forever, corner stores from childhood do not stay open for eternity and according to Westside Gunn (“Ocean Prime”), the…

Summer drought impacts  pumpkin harvest this fall

The summer and autumn of 2022 most of the area of the United States had experienced some drought and now we are witnessing the effects with certain fall harvests. Since the absence of rain, there has been a pumpkin harvest…