Arts
The Barr Brothers: ‘Sleeping Operator’
Richie Feathers, Managing Editor
Adding a harpist to a rock and ro
ll band might not sound like the hippest way to make music. But once Brad Barr heard his …
Articles by The State Times
Arts
Dr. Obiwu Iwuanayanwu Reads at SUNY Oneonta
Meagan Moore, Contributing Writer
On Thursday, October 23, Nigerian-American poet Obi Iwuanayanwu – known in literary circles as “Obiwu” – did a reading for the SUNY Oneonta campus as a …
Arts
Slipknot’s Newest Album: ‘.5: The Gray Chapter’
Taylor Hoysradt, Copy Editor
Since they stormed onto the metal scene in
1999, Slipknot has always been a band that is about making changes to further establish their legacy, while …
Arts
Artist Spotlight: Twin Peaks
Richie Feathers, Managing Editor
Chicago garage-rock quartet Twin Peaks swear they didn’t get their name from the early-90s cult television hit. It would be difficult to believe them had they …
Arts
U2’s ‘Songs of Innocence’ Fails to Impress
Hannah Griesel, Staff Writer 
Apple CEO Tim Cooke called it, “the biggest album release of all time” when U2’s thirteenth studio album “Songs of Innocence,” was made available to over …
National News
On California Campuses, “Yes Means Yes”
Reilly Van Dyke, Staff Writer
While not a new concept, a new law has been put in place by California’s state governor that’s going to affect many college students in …
News
Hong Kong Fights to Keep Independence
Ryan Hendrickson, Staff Writer
China has one of the most oppressive governments in the world. The communist regime, which came to power in 1949 after a brutal civil war, has …
Current Issues
Confronting the Sophomore Slump
Adia Watts, Culture Editor
Usually referring to the lack of success on new artists’ second album, “the sophomore slump”, as I’ve come to know it, now refers to the lack …
Arts
“Selfie” Pilot Premieres on ABC
Tim Greene, Staff Writer
Selfie, a new drama premiered September 30, on ABC, starring Karen Gillan (Dr. Who, Oculus, Guardians of the Galaxy) as Eliza Dooley and John Cho (Star …
Current Issues
The Spotify Conundrum
Taylor Hoysradt, Copy Editor
The music industry is at a crossroads regarding its identity and direction. With the digital age almost in full effect, many artists, labels and listeners can’t …