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Roll Back on Gay Rights in Russia
Monica Dore, Staff Writer 
As Illinois becomes the 15th state to pass a bill allowing same-sex marriage, Russia struggles to provide even the most basic rights for its gay citizens.…
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Stop the Frisking
Ben Winters, Staff Writer
On September 1, 1971, a law went into effect that allowed policemen in New York City to “stop-and-frisk” people they deem suspicious. This was based off …
Arts
Avril Maintains Crown as Genre’s Princess With New Album
Tracey Cheek, Staff Writer
The punk-pop princess has returned with a new self-titled album. It has been three years since her last album “Goodbye Lullaby,” which featured the upbeat hit …
Arts
Sick Puppies Celebrate New Album With Students
Jill Reda, Contributing Writer
Sydney, Australian natives Sick Puppies rocked the stage this past Friday night at the Oneonta Theatre. Touring in support of their latest album “Connect,” the hard …
Arts
Local Rap Duo Talk Beginning, Future and Everything In Between
Richie Feathers, Arts Editor
There is certainly no shortage of talent at SUNY Oneonta. With its modern resources and artistic focus, many creative students have been able to form plenty …
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Theology on Tap
Daniella Sannuti, Staff Writer
When the words Christianity and church come to mind, one of the last things people will associate with them is beer. However, at one congregation in …
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The Trouble with Tagging
Ben Winters, Staff Writer 
Everyone has seen a movie where the governmental agency is trying to identify the criminal: they pull up security footage, zoom in thirty times, run it …
Arts
Sky Ferreira’s Long-Awaited Introduction
Hannah Griesel, Staff Writer
Sky Ferreira, the 21-year-old singer, actress and model, has been around music her entire life. Her grandmother worked with Michael Jackson for years and Ferreira spent …
Arts
Arcade Fire’s Triumphant Return
Richie Feathers, Arts Editor
If there were ever any doubts that Arcade Fire’s fourth release was going to be anything but ambitious and huge, one look at the title track’s …
Arts
Songwriters Club Competition Helps Students Improve
Dan Ainspan, Staff Writer
Last Tuesday, the SUNY Oneonta Songwriters Club held its annual songwriting competition at Hunt Union Square. Contestants had the opportunity to perform one original piece of …