Arts
Road to the Oscars Part 2: The Help
Chynna Johnson, Contributing Writer
“You is kind, you is smart, you is important.” If you have seen “The Help,” then you understand the empowering significance of this quote. Released last …
Month: February 2012
Arts
Road to the Oscars Part 2: Midnight in Paris
Whitney Bashaw, Editor-in-Chief
“Midnight in Paris,” which is nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture, Art Direction, Directing and Best Original Screenplay, is being lauded as Woody Allen’s best creation …
Arts
The Top 5 Albums of 2011
Andrew Lowden, Staff Writer
5. Obits – Moody, Standard and Poor
Critically, this album was never given a chance. In my opinion, music journalism works just like how Woody Allen …
Arts
War Horse: The Disney Classic That Never Was
Kate Koenig, Arts Editor
The Steven Spielberg directed “War Horse” leaves one wondering why it’s in the Oscar ring for Best Picture, though the Best Cinematography and Best Art Direction …
Arts
Glass Skeletons March on the Oak
Pat Cutty, Staff Writer
On Wednesday night, there was a rather delightful show at the Black Oak. Glass Skeleton Death March headlined, with Under the Stars and H.O.C. opening the …
Arts
Spectacular Average Boys Are Anything But Average
Chynna Johnson, Contributing Writer
Local Oneonta band The Spectacular Average Boys have been making a real splash in town. Inspired mostly by The Avett Brothers, this “foot-stompin” band is all …
Arts
Why the City Never Sleeps
Katrina Steier, Managing Editor
“The city never sleeps, except tonight!” yelled an impatient (possibly inebriated) fan from the audience at the Oneonta Theatre last Friday. Shortly after this unabashed demand …
Campus News
Driving Tips for an Upstate Winter
T-Sgt. Nate Leonard, Columnist
So far this winter we have been very lucky as far as snowfall and cold weather are concerned. (Please find a piece of wood and start …
National News
Planned Parenthood Wins in the Battle Against Susan G. Komen
Laura Arias, Contributing Writer
Having suffered from breast cancer herself, Susan G. Komen understands the hardships that a woman goes through when she is in need of care because her …
Local News
Police Raids Lead to a Trio of Bar Closures
Jessica Moroz, Contributing Writer
On Saturday January 28, downtown Oneonta was a lot quieter than usual. Thirty police officers raided Today’s Lounge, The Alley and The Upper Deck at the …