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Excelsior Scholarship falls 13th Media Summit coming to campus short of student expectations Program to cover political reporting, ethics, fake news Brandon Cortes Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com

Photo provided by MTA New York City Transit, Marc Hermann via flickr Cuomo and his administration announced the Excelsior Scholarship as a way to make college tuition cost-free to students.

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Approximately 700 Oswego State students applied and were accepted over the summer to receive the Excelsior Scholarship for free tuition during the 2017-2018 academic year. The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation recently implemented the first program in the U.S. to provide free tuition to in-state public college and university students. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Guillermo Linares, acting president of HESC, led the program’s fruition. “New York leads the nation in creating equal opportunity for all, and we will continue to work to ensure that access to a college degree is not determined by family finances but rather is available to all who work hard and dream big,” Cuomo said in a press release on Oct. 1. Cuomo announced in the press release that more than 53 percent of New York state residents will attend State University of New York colleges and City University of New York colleges tuition-free. Out of the approximately 400,000 full-time in-state SUNY and CUNY students, about 22,000 were eligible for the Excelsior Scholarship. Oswego State’s students account for about 700 of these recipients. Randy Nguyen is one of the Oswego State students to receive the scholarship. Like many, Nguyen was excited about the free tuition and expected the full amount to be alleviated so he could use the extra financial aid scholarships and grants toward room and board and other fees.

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“I was relieved and thought I was good to go and wouldn’t have to stress anymore, but ended up getting $81 each semester,” Nguyen said. “I knew it was too good to be true.” The Excelsior Scholarship covers the leftover tuition that other scholarships and financial aid programs, such as New York State Tuition Assistance Program and the Pell Grant, do not cover in the bill. The current SUNY in-state tuition rate is $6,470 per year. According to HESC, an in-state student who qualifies for the scholarship may receive up to $5,500 per year. “The scholarship is making a positive impact on any student who is receiving the award. The average award for eligible students is $4,000 per year,” Mark Humbert, director of financial aid at Oswego State, said.

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“Facts, Fiction, Politics and the News” is the title for this year’s Lewis B. O’Donnell Media Summit. For 12 years, Oswego State has welcomed students, faculty and the general public to sit in on a discussion hosted by a moderator and a panel of professionals. The Media Summit was founded by former Oswego students Lou Borrelli and Al Roker. It has been run in subsequent years by a student-run e-board. For the 13th consecutive year, the event is running thanks to students. In charge as the event directors this year are public relations major Boni Quatroche and broadcasting and mass communication major Abigail Buttacavoli. They are following in the footsteps of Kalie Hudson, who ran the event a year ago. The event’s faculty advisor is professor Michael Riecke. Riecke assists the e-board with the help they need, as well as the many other students involved. Quatroche, Buttacavoli and

Photo provided by the Lewis B. O’Donnell Media Summit Panelists from the 2016 Media Summit discussed the effects of social media on the theatre, media and art.

Riecke are joined by 13 students who are passionate about the media summit. Included in the team this year are: Anna Chichester as the event promotions director, Melissa Wilson and Taylor Briceno as social media coordinators, Kathleen Haynes and Ethan Magram as videographers, Jessika Kisluk as photography director and Bree-Anna Vaughn and Sarah Henry

as graphic designers. Students from WTOP and WNYO are also involved on the team as liaison from their respective organizations. “I was so interested in the Media Summit after attending last year for one of my classes,” Henry said. “I thought it was awesome how a bunch of students ran the whole thing and

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Campus hosts former chair of major accounting firm Mortiz of PricewaterhouseCoopers spoke on future of business Alexander Simone Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com When Robert Moritz joined PriccewaterhouseCoopers directly out of college in 1985, he did not expect to eventually become the international chairman. Rather, he planned to work there for two years and then leave for IBM. “I went on spring break and made the decision on spring break,” Moritz said. “Trust me, that degree of influence on what I was doing probably influenced my thinking at that point in time as well. I chose to go to the PwC because I thought it would be easier to go from PwC to IBM, as opposed to IBM then PwC.” M o r i t z w o rke d h i s w ay u p a nd served as chair of PwC’s U.S. branch 2009 to 2016, according to their website. As one of the world’s four largest accounting firms, PwC garners influence around the globe, not just the U.S.

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Speaking at the Marano Campus Center auditorium Oct. 12, Moritz is in year two of a four-year term as international chair of the firm. After more than three decades at PwC and 22 years as a partner, his role in the workplace far exceeds that of an accountant.

One of the points Moritz touched on repeatedly was being able to adapt, regardless of the work field. When listing the top three skills for the workplace, taken from a PwC survey, all of them were generic

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Adam M. Williams, 27, was arrested at 12:41 a.m. on Oct. 15 for violating the city of Oswego open container ordinance in the parking lot behind Bodified for possession of an open 12 ounce bottle of Labatt Blue beer with intent to consume.

High pressure will be centered over the Great Lakes throughout this weekend, leaving us with bright sunshine and temperatures warming up to 15 to 20 degrees above average. Friday will feature a calm and clear day with temperatures topping out into the mid-60s. Temperatures will warm up into the 70s on Saturday and Sunday with mostly sunny skies. Overnight lows will rise from the mid-40s on Friday night to the mid-50s for both Saturday and Sunday night. It would be wise to take advantage of ***Blotter information provided the warmth this weekend, as a significant pattern change looks by the Oswego Police Department. likely by the end of next week on into next weekend.

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Oswego State faculty hold benefit bake sale

Proceeds from 3-day sale to benefit United Way, SEFA

Winnie Blackwood Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com Oswego State’s faculty and staff picked up their aprons and oven mitts to bake for a good cause this week for the 17th annual employee bake off to raise funds for State Employees Federated Appeal/United Way. The bake off was held in Culkin Hall, coordinated by Cathy Johnston and The Point, in Marano Campus Center, coordinated by Shelly Sloan, over the span of three days. SEFA allows for state employees to make charitable donations. A request was made through SEFA to make donations to United Way of Greater Oswego County. “It all goes to a good cause,” Shelly Sloan, a SEFA committee member and coordinator, said. United Way, a nonprofit organization, has 30 partner agencies that serve Oswego County. The donated money will go toward these agencies, Ali McGrath, resource development director of United Way of Greater Oswego County, said. “We are always very appreciative of the efforts by SUNY in regards to our annual campaign,” McGrath said. “We love to stand united with SUNY Oswego.” Hospice, pet services and soup kitchens are a few of the places that

Field Hockey vs. SUNY New Paltz, 4 p.m., Friday at Laker Turf Stadium. Theater presentation: “Clybourne Park,” 7:30 p.m., Friday in Waterman Theatre. Parents Weekend Concert, noon, Saturday in Sheldon Hall Ballroom.

Kellsie Zacholl | The Oswegonian Oswego State faculty baked items to benefit two organizations and sold them on campus for $1 per two items.

will receive the donated money. “It’s to provide other services to people in the community,” Cathy Johnston, a SEFA committee member and coordinator, said. “The whole idea behind the SEFA United Way campaign is to benefit people within our community.” Sloan said the need for bakers was put out to employees who worked within the buildings covered by each bake off. Baked goods were sold for two taste servings for $1 during the three-day event. Held throughout the week in various

Goods were sold in front of The Point on Monday and then again in Culkin Hall on the 7th floor on Wednesday.

buildings on campus, the bake off began Monday in Marano Campus Center. Stephanie Guynn, an administrative assistant for the Center for Experiential Learning, placed first with her Not Your Mama’s Seven Layer Bars Monday. Sloan came in second with her mint chocolate cookies, and $144.35 was raised throughout the day. Seventeen bakers participated in the second day of the bake off, which was held Wednesday in Culkin Hall. Treats set out on a table for purchase included apple pie cookies, pumpkin sugar cookies and chocolate raspberry bites. The bake off in Marano Campus Center raised $144.35, with Guynn winning with her “Not Your Mama’s 7 Layer Bar’s.” The Culkin and Mahar bake off results have not yet been announced. All three winners will receive a three-piece springform baking pan set by Wolfgang Puck. In past years, the winners from the three buildings would compete again for a single winner, but this changed two years ago with all three of the winners receiving a prize, Johnston said. As a competition, rivalries form in the bake offs usually between buildings, according to Johnston. She said Culkin Hall is usually the winner, raising the most money and she tries to recruit as many bakers as she can. “This is just a really fun way to raise money,” Sloan said.

Donald Albright, the audit and accounting manager at Dermody, Burke and Brown accounting firm, was a guest to the Senate. Albright discussed and reviewed Student Association’s audit for the previous fiscal year, including financial statements during that time.

encouraged senators to make an active attempt to reach out to their constituents on a daily basis to hear out potential issues they may have a nd w i s h to b e vo i c e d and addressed by Student Association. Bisson also reminded senators to maintain the position of a student leader in their everyday life and to raise the level of discussion on topics with multiple opinions.

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Planetarium Show: “The Fall Constellations & the 60th Anniversary of the Dawn of the Space Age,” 1 p.m., Saturday in Shineman Center, Room 223. Women’s Ice Hockey Scrimmage, 3 p.m., Saturday in Marano Campus Center Ice Arena.

Open Skate, 6 p.m., Sunday in Marano Campus Center Ice Arena. Writer Talk: Amy Hassinger, 3 p.m., Monday in Marano Campus Center, Room 132. “Take Back the Night” rally, march and speakout, 6 p.m., Tuesday in Marano Campus Center, Room 201. OzTalks: “Masculinity and Mental Wellness,” 7 p.m., Tuesday in Onieda Hall. Hurricane Relief Bingo, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday in Hewitt Union Ballroom. croft announced the “Lake Shore Clean Up” sustainability effor t Thursday. Anyone who wishes to help clean litter from the shore of Lake Ontario can meet in front of Seneca Hall at 11 a.m. or 3 p.m., where the group will then walk to the shore on West Campus.

Representatives from Au x i l i a r y S e r v i c e s a t tended to take questions from senators on a variety of topics including: sustainability in dining halls, the possibilty of potentially placing

tampons and sanitar y napkins in dispensers in bathrooms and issues regarding student transpor tation during long breaks.

Student Association P re s i d e n t D a l to n B i s son shared that 10 senators attended the State University of New York Student Association fall conference this past weekend, where senators attended workshops to increase their knowledge and experience as a senator.

A4 NEWS Oswego Media Summit International journalist Somaskanda visits Oswego planned by student e-board Speaks on changing role of journalism, media in hostile environment THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Oct. 20, 2017

13th from COVER professionals come speak to us. I knew I wanted to be a part of the planning for the following years.” Ethan Magram also was interested in joining the Media Summit team. “I joined the Media Summit after witnessing the impact it has on students and after realizing what a great opportunity it is for students of all disciplines to become informed about the current state of the media,” Magram said. “To work for this event and gain the kind of work experience is an amazing opportunity.” With putting her name to the Media Summit, Quatroche said she wanted to do something on campus. Being in charge of the Media Summit, she said she is excited to put pieces together and make the event happen. “There are tangible results,” Quatroche said. “You can see the product of a finished event in front of you, and it’s

rewarding, especially when it’s for the benefit or enjoyment of others.” Quatroche said she could not have done this without Hudson. “She is so inspirational and has made such a life for herself here and turned into a mentor,” Quatroche said. “She taught me so much... I felt like she saw something in me no one ever had. I’m honored she believed in me to take on this.” Riecke said he loved being part of the summit as it drew students together. “I love how the committee starts with a simple idea for a theme and then develop branding and an entire marketing plan for over the course of a couple months… students learn and grow from the experience…,” Riecke said. “When we look back after it’s over, there is a sense of relief, but also this incredible reward of having accomplished something.“ The 13th annual Media Summit will be in the Tyler Hall Waterman Theatre on Oct. 26, with doors opening at 2:30 p.m.

Photo provided by Bree-Anna Vaughn The Media Summit is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. in the Waterman Theater, in Tyler Hall.

Alexander Gault-Plate News Editor aplate@oswegonian.com The role of journalism is changing, whether it be a crackdown on media, like India is experiencing, or an expansion of its role with the internet, as in the West. Sumi Somaskanda, an American journalist who works for the German public broadcasting company Deustche Welle in Berlin, spoke to students in two separate presentations on Friday about the roles of media. A native of Rochester, New York, Somaskanda said she was inspired to become a journalist by watching Peter Jennings, the host of NBC World News Tonight until 2005. She began taking internships in high school, working for the local news station, WHEC News 10 for Rochester in her senior year. Somaskanda gave an afternoon interview with Michael Riecke, a broadcasting and journalism professor at Oswego State, about her experiences as a journalist and reporter. Somaskanda said she attended Northwestern University, in the Medill School of Journalism, where she learned the broadcasting and journalism skills that fit in with the traditional way journalism is expected to perform. She said she learned the method of “old school journalism” which is not as commonly found anymore. “Students now are not necessarily studying the traditional broadcast or print path,” Somaskanda said. “Medill itself has joined with the marketing program, so it’s much more focused on the business of media.” Somaskanda said that the school still works on basic media and journalism skills, but students are no longer graduating and going to small newspapers or TV stations. Rather they are going directly to big media networks or to social media. Somaskanda also briefly spoke about the issues she faced as a fledgling sports reporter. As a student at Medill, she covered games for the Chicago Cubs baseball team and the Chicago Bulls basketball team. Somaskanda said that, as a woman in the sports media world, she felt that she was not taken seriously and would not be able to achieve the respect, even after years of work, that her male counterparts enjoyed. Somaskanda also had words of advice for those aspiring to work in news media. “It’s important to remember, never take yourself so seriously,” Somaskanda said. “The other thing that I found really important was

Taylor Woods | The Oswegonian Riecke (left) interviewed Somaskanda (right) about her experience as a journalist in Germany.

to establish a bond, a relationship with senior reporters in the station.” Somaskanda said that having a relationship where the older reporters could give her feedback on what she was doing helped her to improve her work. Somaskanda brought up one of her favorite stories that she has worked on, a story about a man that had escaped a massacre by hiding in the forest. She said that she had discovered the story through a photograph where she recognized the man. “It’s an incredible experience because you’re diving into a world you’ve never been into before and soaking up all these new experiences,” Somaskanda said. Riecke brought up the issue many students of journalism had on interviewing and sharing messages from groups with hateful ideologies. “So many of our students have raised this question in classes, talking about how do we give a voice to those whose message might be hateful,” Riecke said. Somaskanda responded by saying the basics of media ethics focus on the subject, that while you do not want to be a sounding board or an amplifier for their ideologies, you also want to share their place and views as they are, in balance to the other side’s views. Somaskanda said that she took the problem on a case-by-case basis. Her advice to those reporting on a specific group and sharing the information about the movement and what they are doing in the political sphere is to take note of messages from the group on the internet, in literature and quotes from leaders and back it up against the quoted claims from the group members. “I don’t myself interject by saying that I don’t believe what this man is telling me, but rather point to the language that’s on their own website, or talk to an expert that can place that all in some sort of historical or na-

tional context,” Somaskanda said. Somaskanda attended Oswego State as part of the Institute for Global Engagement’s “Year of India” program, in which the IGE programming focuses on the culture and society within India. On Friday morning, as part of the “Year of India” program, she spoke about the role of media in India as it experiences a surge in Hindu nationalism under the Bharatiya Janata Party. “The space for media, where it can act and move and openly report [in India] is shrinking,” Somaskanda said. As the nation experiences increased nationalism by its Hindu majority, Somaskanda said that the media within India is experiencing pushback from the people who voted for the BJP as well as members of the party itself. “Many Indian governments have been difficult on journalists in the past,” Somaskanda said. “The difference now is that they say that they [journalists] fear for their lives and that the tone has changed.” Somaskanda said the change in tone toward the media nationally follows a trend set by many different countries in the past, but the access to the internet has changed the path it follows. An Oswego State student who attended her talk in the morning about media in India, Shamus Lobene said that he found what she had to say interesting. “I don’t know much about India, of course, because being American we don’t learn much about international news,” Lobene said. “It’s just really interesting to hear about how there’s a lot of parallels betwteen the two [countries].” Riecke said that Somaskanda was contacted for the program because of her family’s ties to India and that she was asked to speak about media because of her expert view on the subject.

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Pumpkin Run 5K and Homecoming Tailgate Recipients must have 30 credits per year, stay in state after graduation EXCELSIOR from COVER

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The Oswego State Fitness Centers hosted the annual Pumpkin Run 5K on Saturday. The run is organized every year to benefit Blessings in a Backpack, a charity organization that seeks to feed children that are usually reliant on schoolprovided free or reduced-rate lunches to eat every day. The Fitness Centers charged a registration fee of $5, and interested parties could sign up at either the Cooper fitness center or the Glimmerglass

fitness center. Held over Homecoming Weekend, the run was open to alumni and students of Oswego State. The charity, Blessings in a Backpack, founded by Hilary Duff, has partnered with a market research company, which found that children fed by the charity regularly saw increased school performance, fewer disciplinary actions and higher school attendance rates. The Pumpkin Run is an annual event held in October.

“That money is very helpful for middle income students and their families.” Sophie James, a senior, was among the first of the applicants when the application became available online this summer. “I come from a single-mother household, and we don’t have a lot of money, so the idea of free tuition was very exciting,” James said. James met all of the requirements except one: She took 27 credits her first year at Oswego State rather than 30 credits, due to a repeated class. Because of this, James was denied the scholarship. James has taken 30 credits each year she has been a student at Oswego State, except for her first year. “A significant amount of pressure would have been alleviated from my mother and I because she helps support me, and it would have meant more money towards housing and less money taken out in loans,” James said. According to HESC, some of the eligibility requirements are, but are not limited to: Be a New York State resident for at least one year before the beginning of the term, have a combined federal adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less,

be enrolled full-time at a SUNY or CUNY for an undergraduate degree for at least 12 credits per semester and at least 30 credits per year including summer and winter sessions, and must have earned at least 30 credits each year prior to the 2017-2018 academic year if previously attended college.

You give back to the state by using your education within it. For $81, nope. I'll pay the $81 back and do what I want." - Randy Nguyen Excelsior Scholarship recipient

It is also a requirement to stay in New York state after graduation for the number of years the scholarship was used. If a recipient moves out of state, the scholarship turns into a zero-interest loan that must be paid back within 10 years. “One of the reasons for the scholarship is to encourage New York’s talent to stay and work in New York,” Humbert said.

Students such as Nguyen do not think the scholarship is worth being bound to living in the state for the duration of the time they received it. “It makes sense. The state invests in you. You give back to the state by using your education within it. For $81, nope. I’ll pay back the $81 back and do what I want,” Nguyen said. Other students, such as James, would have been in agreement with the deal if it meant free tuition. “I had fully accepted that I would stay in New York for another few years,” James said. HESC plans to increase the number of eligible New York residents over the next three years. Those with household incomes of $110,000 per year will be eligible for the 2018-2019 academic year, and those with $125,000 per year will be eligible for the 2019-2020 academic year, according to the press release on Oct. 1. “The dream of an affordable college education is now a reality for tens of thousands of Excelsior Scholarship recipients. I’m proud of the role that HESC has played and will continue to play in helping students fulfill this dream,” Guillermo Linares, acting president of the HESC, said.

Former chair of PwC discusses role of skills in work Sees future of work as dependent on adaptability, soft skills CAMPUS from COVER

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Oswego State hosted its annual Homecoming Tailgate event on Saturday. The event, which was held outside in Lot EC-7, at the intersection of Sheldon Ave and NY-104, featured music, games and food. The Homecoming Tailgate event was held last year in the Marano Campus Center activity court, next to the ice rink.

Members of Greek Life set up tents with games, while a student DJ played music for the attendees. According to the Oswego State webpage, the homecoming events were reinstated in 2015 following a 40 year break. Attendees were also able to watch the soccer game against SUNY Geneseo at the adjacent Laker Turf Stadium, which started at 1 p.m..

skills relating to fluidity in the workplace and ability to work with others. “Top of the list, problem-solving, adaptability, collaboration,” Moritz said. “These are the soft skills that become ever so more important because the world is changing so fast. I can’t tell you with a linear explanation what your job is going to be today and what your job will be three years from now.” This was reaffirmed by Andrea Pagano, an accounting professor at Oswego State who has seen Moritz speak previously, both as a professor and a student at the college. “You definitely need to understand the numbers,” Pagano said. “It used to be, you go back 25 years and you had accountants sitting at desks, doing debits and credits, creating balance sheets and income statements. Not true anymore. We have computers, we have technology that are doing things like this.” One such technological example is the robotic processing automation, or RPA, which is created in Microsoft Excel and speeds up the process for accounting firms. “So that ties a little data analytics because now you’re not making the numbers, you’re reviewing the numbers

Taylor Woods | The Oswegonian Moritz spoke on his outlook for what the future of the business world is, as well as the role of automation.

and you have to understand what they mean,” Pagano said. “You have to be able to make managerial decisions based upon the analytics that you will view from the information that’s been automatically created by a computer.” This does not mean that humans will be phased out and replaced by computers though, Moritz said. One example he keyed in on is the interaction of people and robots in the medical field. “They are spending time with robotics, to think about how [to] create the robot that’s the nurse that can take care of some basic, maybe not advanced issues, but some basic issues,” Moritz said. “So, as I think about scaling issues for health care, you know, sort of simple stuff that can be taken care of automatically.” O ne o f M o r i t z ’s p o i n t s w a s t h a t there are a multitude of directions the

world can go in the future, so confining his message to any singular point is too narrow. “The question’s going to be, do [companies] have the right people and skill set to adapt very quickly,” Moritz said. “Which is why, in fact, softer skills become ever so more important.” This relates to the individual because it falls on that person to demonstrate that they can expand their skill set beyond their expertise. “What you did to go outside of your comfort zone and still be successful is going to be important to your interview process, regardless if you’re looking for a teaching job, an engineering job or a job at PwC from a business perspective,” Moritz said. “This applies to every single sector in every single country around the world.”

NEWS Experiences of minority groups shared in presentation Students from around globe talk about interactions with prejudice Kassadee Paulo Asst. News Editor kpaulo@oswegonian.com A group of close to 40 Oswego State students gathered Wednesday to discuss what it means to be a minority in other countries and to share their own experiences with prejudice and racism. Elisa Descartes and Tarica Thomas, both students who are involved in the Association of Black Psychologists, led a presentation and opened the floor for the audience members to have a discussion. Descartes analyzed why groups of people in the U.S. tend to gravitate toward others who look the same as themselves. During this time, social categorization and social identity theories were discussed to show that people are placed in different categories based on their race, ethnicity or gender. “I felt like I was more accepted in Paris than I felt in my own home country,” Descartes said. “They [Parisiens] wanted to get to know me for who I was. In America, it’s a little different. I feel like people notice that I’m black and are a little hesitant.” The idea of in-groups, where people share a common identity, and out-groups, who have a different identity than someone, also explained why Americans tend to isolate themselves in their comfort zone and stick to what they know. “Social identity theory states that the in-group will discriminate against the out-group to enhance their self-image,” according to Simply Psychology. According to this theory, ethnocentrism, the thought that one’s own culture or country is superior to someone else’s, can lead to prejudice and then to racism.

“Moving to the United States, I started to see there’s a big difference between racism and prejudice,” Mary Olalekan, an Oswego State student, said. “Racism is when you are literally separated from the group, like you’re treated like you’re nothing. When I was there [United Kingdom], I wasn’t treated like I was nothing; I was just seen as different.” Olalekan was born in Nigeria and lived in a small, predominantly white town in the United Kingdom before moving to the U.S. She said she faced a lot of prejudice in which her classmates asked about her old life in Nigeria with stereotypical views, but then were interested in learning more. Olalekan said she did not encounter her first experience with racism until she came to the U.S. “It’s all skin color,” Olalekan said. “If I cut my skin open, blood is going to come out the same color. There’s no difference.” Milena Toribio, an Oswego State student, spoke of her experience with studying abroad in Amsterdam, Paris and Argentina. Toribio recounted her trip to France and how her friends gravitated toward American foods and clothing stores. “When I go abroad, I try to eat their food because food makes you experience a culture,” Toribio said. “Every flavor is different, and that’s, in my case, how I embrace a culture.” Toribio said she did not face racism in Europe, but has in America. She lived in Argentina for a few months and described the first time she met her host mother and how she faced stereotypical views of people from the Dominican Republic. She then said that her host mother was intrigued and even went to the Dominican Republic with her.

“I think, in my opinion, I am not a minority because we are a 100 percent group of people,” Toribio said. Some audience members reciprocated discussion in their own experiences as international students or students who were born in a different country before moving to the U.S. Omar Van Reenen, an international student from Namibia, said he has seen more racism in the U.S. than he ever had in Southern Africa. “I think it’s because there’s a very deeprooted racism,” Van Reenen said. “It’s like Jim Crow, then it manifests into the lynching, then it manifests into segregation and then it manifested into mass incarceration, and now the modern form of racism is police brutality.” Van Reenen recounted his first few days of his first year at Oswego State when he joined the Black Student Union and the group was stopped by police during a game of manhunt. “That moment when the police stopped us, I heard people around saying ‘Just don’t do anything, just stand still,’” Van Reenen said. “Why should you be scared on your campus when the police stop you? I felt something that I hadn’t felt before back home.” Nadira Persaud, another Oswego State student in the audience, offered her thoughts on what it is like to be a minority and how she felt when she first came to Oswego State. “Going to college and meeting people from different backgrounds and different walks of life is where you learn more about different countries and how other people feel, and that you’re not alone,” Persaud said.

Taylor Woods | The Oswegonian International students, as well as students that have sudied internationally, shared their experiences as minorities in the U.S. and in other countries.

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Women’s soccer After disappointing end to season, Lakers pursue bounce back year finding life in coach Ed Gosek said. “Our expectations is optimistic that his trio can come up big. Ryan Zalduondo are that we’ll improve, and as always, it’s “As far as number one or a number two, Asst. Sports Editor October the same answer I’ve given since 2003, but we’ll base it upon practice. We’ll base it rzaldundo@oswegonian.com

Luke Scoville Sports Editor lscoville@oswegonian.com Oswego State women’s soccer was 4-4-1 overall and just 1-3-1 in SUNYAC play at the end of September, on the outside looking in for the SUNYAC Championship playoffs. In their first two weeks of October, the Lakers have won three of their last four matches, all against SUNYAC foes, including an upset of then-No.-8 ranked SUNY Geneseo. Laker goalkeeper, sophomore Emma Allen, has emerged this season as a top goalkeeper in SUNYAC. Her 50 saves on the season ranks fourth among goalkeepers in the conference, with 15 of them coming in their last two matches. Allen’s showing over the weekend earned her Laker Athlete of the Week, as well as SUNYAC women’s soccer Athlete of the Week, deservedly so. The 1-0 loss to the College at Brockport on Oct. 13 was still a strong showing for Allen, making five saves. Laker women’s soccer, under head coach Brian McGrane, has been in the mix of the SUNYAC playoffs, but has never had that defining SUNYAC victory. McGrane took over the women’s soccer program in 2007 and made his breakthrough in 2011 when the Lakers defeated the College at Brockport 2-1 to win the ECAC Championships. In 2013, McGrane’s Lakers made the SUNYAC playoffs for the first time, but they came up short in the quarterfinals. Since then, they have made it back to the playoffs two of the last three seasons, including a trip to the SUNYAC Championship semifinal game in 2015. Before the Lakers’ great start to October, they dropped three straight SUNYAC contests to SUNY Oneonta, Plattsburgh State and SUNY Potsdam. The offense had no answers, as they were outscored 7-0 in that stretch. Senior Sarah Grupp, the offensive hero in the Lakers’ upset over SUNY Geneseo, has been key to the Lakers’ hot stretch as the center-back midfielder in the Lakers’ lineup. She leads the team in minutes with 1,203 total. Grupp scored nine goals in her first two years as a Laker. Entering last year, she underwent a role change that reduced her chances to score without affecting her contributions to the team. “The thing with her all four years is she’s been very consistent,” McGrane said. “She has a very good confidence about her, soccer wise.” The Lakers have proven to have a long depth of scoring from any player on the field. Ten Lakers have scored a goal this season, and six of them have at least two goals. The Lakers are currently the fifth seed for the SUNYAC playoffs with 12 points. A win this weekend at SUNY Cortland will guarantee them a spot in the playoffs. Anything but a win can come down to a number of scenarios for the Lakers. The College at Brockport is two points behind Oswego State with two games left. SUNY Oneonta is three points back with two games left, and SUNY Fredonia is five points back with two games remaining. SUNY Cortland is coming off a dominant 5-1 win over the College at Brockport, giving Oswego State one more major challenge to clinch a spot in the playoffs. The Laker defense is loaded with talent, led by Chloe Lonergan and Grace Mueller. The Red Dragons will be a tough threat on the road, but the Lakers shall finish their regular season with a 2-1 victory and clinch a spot in the SUNYAC Championship playoffs.

After a rollercoaster 2016-17 campaign that saw the Lakers men’s hockey program storm out to 11 straight victories and flame out in the SUNYAC championship game and NCAA tournament, Oswego State will look to recapture everything that made them successful in the earlygoing last season. With the loss of 12 seniors, the Lakers are losing 70.5 percent of their overall goal total (91/129), 75.1 percent of assists (163/217) and 70.5 percent of their overall point total (244/346). “We have a lot of players returning that had to bide their time because of the large senior class that we had last year,” head

we’ll try to position ourselves for home ice in the playoffs.” Because of these losses, as well as the losses in net of last season’s primary netminders Matt Zawadzki and David Jacobson, the Lakers will be starting fresh in all facets on the ice. “[David Richer] has played zero games, and [Cedric Hansen] has played part of two, and we have a walk-on third goalie, Teddy Nolan,” Gosek said of the situation in net for this season. Following the departure of Jacobson, the Lakers will depend on Hansen, Richer and Nolan to fill the shoes of two of the best goalies that the program has ever seen. Despite their inexperience as a unit, Gosek

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upon how they do in the exhibition game, and that’s the way that they would want it,” Gosek said. Hansen, the only goalie left on the roster who has any Div. III experience under his belt, went from the presumed backup to Jacobson to an open competition with Richer to determine his spot on the depth chart for this season. “There’s certainly going to be huge expectations on his shoulders if, in fact, he is named starter,” said Brandon Wood, sports reporter at the Palladium Times and OswegoCountyNewsNow.

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Field hockey seniors hope to make history in final 2 matches Ben Grieco Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com

The 2017 Oswego State field hockey regular season is coming to an end, with three games left. It is an emotional point in the season, where the Lakers will celebrate their senior day on Oct. 21. Celebrating the five seniors is not the only thing the team will be doing this weekend. The Lakers will be trying to secure a spot in the SUNYAC Championships, as well as complete the first winning season in over three decades. The team will be facing SUNY Oneonta and SUNY New Paltz to round out their regular season conference matchups. The Red Dragons are 12-2, and the Hawks are 4-9. “We just played Hartwick, so that was a good kind of tune-up game,” head coach Heather Moore said. “It gave us a good idea of what we really needed to work on.” With a 2-2 conference record, the Lakers only need to win one of the two games to land a spot in the SUNYAC playoffs. According to Moore, the team will be focusing on New Paltz heavily, since that is their nearest game. This year, however, the seniors had to adjust to more than just their new leadership roles. After spending three seasons with former head coach Brandi Lusk, the team hired Moore as their first full-time head coach. “I think it went OK. It’s always hard to kind of gauge where we are now,” Moore said. “I think I made the transition OK, and I think they made the transition OK.”

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Women’s hockey joins NEWHL, returns key players Dillon, Ellis look to build off last season with tune-up against Toronto Aeros this weekend Ben Grieco Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com The 2017-2018 Oswego State women’s ice hockey season is approaching and the expectations are high. After a 5-3 loss against Utica College in the ECAC West Championships, the team wants to push further and possibly win the league. “We’re excited for the year, definitely,” head coach Diane Dillon said. “We had a good year last year, and we hope to take that further this year.” This season, Oswego State, along with four other schools, will join the Northeast Women’s Hockey League after departing from the ECAC West. They will be joining SUNY Potsdam, Buffalo State, SUNY Cortland and rival Plattsburgh State. Instead of the two games per team, they will be playing each league team four times. “We’re going to see them quite a bit. We’re going to have a good amount of film on them. We’re going to get to know each other,” Dillon said. “There are certainly some upsides to it. It’s going to change the game a little bit.” Now, the team is leaving the offseason, looking to push any weaknesses they might have had last season. Dillon is also emphasizing making sure they can execute their game plan due to playing conference teams four times now. “Everyone’s going to know each other’s systems,” Dillon said. “They put in the work over the offseason. We look good. Our testing numbers have been better than they’ve ever been.” The team graduated several seniors this past year, bringing in a new batch of players. The team also lost Jacquelin White. She chose to move closer to her hometown, Royal Oak, Michigan. Her twin sister Julieann chose to stay in Oswego. “It’s a family decision. Jacquelin was a great part of the Lakers, but she wanted to be closer to home,” Dillon said. “We wish her the best, but we’re going to focus on what we do have. We’re really excited to have Julieann. We’re excited what she’s going to bring to us this year.” This season, after being named assistant captain last year, senior Olivia Ellis was named captain. A fouryear member on the team, the Wilcox,

Saskatoon, native is proud to be given the title. “’I’m definitely honored to be named captain,” Ellis said. “I made sure this year we did a lot of cardio workouts.” Dillon believes her team has a lot of strengths this season, despite having such a young roster. The team will be very strong top to bottom, according to Dillon. They hope to overcome last season and play through any mistakes they might make this season. “We’re going to be young, but we’re going to play a much faster game,” Dillon said. “Other strengths include our goaltending. We’re going to be great on the backend. We’re going to go after it.” Even though they have a young roster, the sophomore class had a lot of ice time last season as freshmen. The new class has also come from strong programs before, according to Dillon. The team has also added some top defenseman to round out their roster. They plan on being very aggressive by chasing both pucks and opposing teams.

“People are going to have to gameplan for us,” Dillon said. One key player that the Lakers graduated last season was Kendall Appelbaum, who was classified as both a forward and defenseman. With a smaller roster this season, Dillon looks to have more players with a two-way playstyle. “In college hockey, you have to be able to play defense whether you’re a forward or not,” Dillon said. “We expect that of all of our players.” Dillon is looking to move forward after the loss to Utica College in the playoffs. They were not able to secure home-ice advantage, which makes a victory in the playoffs a lot harder. According to Dillon, they did not finish the season. “We didn’t produce when we needed to,” Dillon said. “It’s a long season, and we weren’t as prepared coming back for the second half. We just didn’t get the job done.” On the injury report, senior Victoria

Blake fractured a bone in her leg over the summer. She is projected to come back at the end of October, according to Dillon. The team’s first game, an exhibition, is against the Toronto Midget Aeros of the Provincial Women’s Hockey League in Canada. This is the fourth time the Lakers are playing the Aeros. Most recently, the Lakers beat the Aeros last season 3-1. “I’m looking for a compete level,” Dillon said. “From a coaching perspective, I want to see the little things we’ve worked on.” The Aeros are in mid-season form, playing since August. According to Dillon, it will be a nice challenge since they have already been playing in the PWHL. But, she is excited to show the other team what college hockey is like. “It’s going to be tough,” Dillon said. “They’re a physical team.” The team faces the Aeros on Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. before the regular season starts on Oct. 27 against New England College.

Alexandria Donato | The Oswegonian Oswego State women’s hockey finished last season 16-8-2 and fell in the first round of the ECAC West playoffs to Utica College 5-3 on Feb. 23.

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SUNYAC Standings Men's Soccer

Overall

Conference

Cortland

14-2-0 11-1-1

7-1-0

6-1-0

12-1-2 8-4-3 9-5-1

5-0-2 3-2-2 3-3-1 3-3-1 2-3-2

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Oneonta Buffalo State Brockport Plattsburgh Geneseo Fredonia New Paltz Potsdam Oswego State

1-6-0 1-6-0 1-7-0

Women's Soccer

Overall

Conference

Geneseo Plattsburgh Potsdam Cortland Oswego State Brockport Oneonta Fredonia New Paltz Buffalo State

12-1-1 10-3-2 12-3-2 8-3-3 7-5-1 8-5-2 4-9-1 6-9-1 4-11-1 3-11-1

6-1-0 5-0-2 5-1-1 5-3-0 4-4-0 3-3-1 3-4-0 2-4-1 0-6-1 0-7-0

Overall

Conference

Volleyball Brockport Geneseo Fredonia New Paltz Oswego State Oneonta Cortland Potsdam Buffalo State

16-8 17-8 14-9 14-9

6-0 5-1 5-1 4-2

10-13 9-15 9-13 11-12 5-17

Plattsburgh

3-3 3-3 2-4 1-5 1-5

6-16

0-6

Field Hockey

Overall

Oneonta Cortland New Paltz

12-2 11-3

4-0 3-1

4-9

Geneseo Oswego State Brockport Morrisville

9-5 5-6 3-12 4-10

3-1 4-2 2-2 1-5 0-6

Men's Soccer

Streak

Saturday, Oct. 14

T1 W1 T1 L2 L4 L7

7-5-2 8-5-2 5-9-0 5-9-0 6-8-1

OSW:

GEN:

Vucic: 1 goal Keneally: 1 goal Medd: 1 save

L1 T1 W3 W1 W1 L1 W3 T1 L5 L4

OSW:

O'Flaherty: 8 kills, 10 digs Berger: 17 assists, 4 digs

SJF:

Mazierski: 15 kills, 8 digs Marcy: 9 kills, 8 digs

Streak W1 L1 L2

ONE: (4-9-1, 3-4-0) POL: (9-2-1, 5-0-1)

The Syracuse Orange football team beat the No. 2 ranked and defending National Champions, the Clemson Tigers, 27-24 on Oct. 13, their biggest victory at the Carrier Dome in program history. The Tigers had the nation's longest winning streak heading into the matchup and were 34-2 overall since the 2015 season.

Stone: 1 goals Quirk: 2 assists Downey: 2 saves

OSW:

Reynolds: 1 goal Charap: 11 saves

Volleyball

Saturday, Oct. 21

COR: (8-3-3, 5-3-0) OSW: (7-5-1, 4-4-0)

OSW: (10-13, 3-3) NPZ: (14-9, 4-2)

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Men's Soccer Saturday, Oct. 21

Friday, Oct. 20

W1 L2 L1 W1 L1 L2

4:00 p.m.

OSW: (5-6, 2-2) NPZ: (4-9, 3-1)

OSW: (6-8-1, 1-7-0) COR: (14-2-0, 7-1-0)

Laker Athletes of the Week

L5 Streak W10 W6 L5 W6 L3 L1 W1

Colin Greenseich

GEN: (11-3, 3-1) HOU: (7-7, 4-3)

HRW:

1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 17

Saturday, Oct. 21

Women's Volleyball

Piccoli: 3 SOG Janiszewski: 4 saves

Women's Soccer

GEN:

Upcoming Matches

Field Hockey Wednesday, Oct. 14

Grupp: 1 goal Allen: 10 saves

Field Hockey

OSW:

Tuesday, Oct. 17

Around the SUNYAC Tuesday, Oct. 17

Saturday, Oct. 14

Siracuse: 1 goal Lunduski: 1 assist Terra: 11 saves

Women's Soccer

Volleyball

Streak

Conference

Wednesday, Oct. 14

ELM: (14-9, 4-2) SKD: (14-8, 3-2)

Women's tennis finished the 2017 season with a total of three wins after bowing out to SUNY New Paltz and SUNY Fredonia at the SUNYAC championships. After jumping out to a 3-3 record to begin the season, the Lakers dropped their last seven matches to end the campaign. Their record of 3-10 was a drop-off from 4-12 in 2016.

Emma Allen

Cross Country Senior, Cicero

Women's Soccer Sophomore, Syracuse

Greenseich finished fourth out of over 200 runners in the 8000m race at the Yellowjacket Invitational at the University of Rochester. The Cicero, New York, native's individual performance helped lead the Lakers to fifth place out of 17 teams. Greenseich has finished top-five individually in two other competions this season, the SUNY Poly and Oswego State Invitationals. Greenseich and the Lakers will be ready to compete once again on Oct. 28 at the SUNYAC Champion ship, hosted by SUNY Potsdam.

Allen was integral in the Lakers' win over No. 8 SUNY Geneseo on the road to put an end to the Knights' undefeated run. The goalkeeper had a 10 save shutout, her third of the season, en route to the 1-0 win. In addition to her hand in the upset on Oct. 14, the sophomore also had three saves on four shots against the College at Brockport the night earlier, keeping the Lakers in a game that they ultimately ended up losing 1-0. Allen and co. will look to continue their momentum on Oct. 21 at SUNY Cortland.

Oswego State women's volleyball is currently ranked fifth in the SUNYAC standings, with three matches remaining. The Lakers will be traveling to SUNY Oneonta this weekend to take on Plattsburgh State, SUNY New Paltz and SUNY Geneseo. Oswego State leads two matches over SUNY Potsdam from missing the SUNYAC playoffs.

SUNY Geneseo women's soccer was ranked No. 8 in Div. III Oct. 14 when the Oswego State Lakers pulled off the road upset 1-0. SUNY Geneseo was 7-0 at home on the season prior to the loss by the Lakers. Oswego State scored in the 54th minute after a goal from sophomore Sarah Grupp. Fellow sophomore Emma Allen did her part with 10 saves in the net.

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Lakers take on SUNY Cortland with chance to clinch playoff spot in finale Michael Reilly Circulation Director mreilly@oswegonian.com Oswego State women’s soccer is coming off a huge victory this past Saturday, upsetting No. 8 SUNY Geneseo on the road 1-0. The victory comes at an important time in the season for the 7-5-1 Laker team as they look to make a push for the playoffs. Head coach Brian McGrane pointed out the historic victory and its significance on multriple levels. “I think for the standings it was huge, because I thought we’ve been playing well. We just didn’t get the result on Friday against Brockport,” McGrane said. “And I thought there were a few other games in conference that we dropped that shouldn’t have. So, in terms of standings, it was huge going into this Saturday.” The victory may have been just a regular season win, but still was crucial for the Lakers in their playoff race and is considered one of their biggest wins in program history. “In terms of [Geneseo’s] ranking, it’s obviously the highest ranked I think we’ve beaten certainly in my time, and I’d be hardpressed to think that we have beaten any-

body higher ranked in the history of the program,” McGrane said. The Lakers were able to accomplish this victory thanks largely in part to solid play in front of the net by sophomore goalkeeper Emma Allen. Her efforts, which included 10 saves, saw her receive Laker Athlete of the Week, as well as SUNYAC women’s soccer Athlete of the Week honors. Something these awards were able to accomplish that SUNY Geneseo could not was catching Allen off guard. “It was very unexpected,” Allen said. “Actually, one of my former teammates told me that I was SUNYAC Athlete of the Week, and I was just blown away. I kind of couldn’t believe it.” In reference to her play in goal against Geneseo, Allen kept her approach simple and commended the exceptional support she received from her defense. “I was just really confident, didn’t want to let any goals in” Allen said,. “[Geneseo] took a lot of shots outside the 18. I just had to prepare for them. My defense is pretty strong. They tell me when shots are coming, when shots aren’t. They were pretty good at clearing the ball and just staying ready at all times.”

Austin Dearborn | The Oswegonian Corrente (17) passes the ball through the defenders in the Lakers 2-0 loss to Plattsburgh State on Sept. 29.

McGrane also added his input on the goalkeepers superb play in her award winning performances over the weekend. “It was huge,” McGrane said. “I thought she came up with three or four really good saves and I thought the rest were routine, but nonetheless, in pressure packed game in terms of being up one with 36 minutes left." A win like the one the Lakers got against SUNY Geneseo helps toward clinching a playoff spot. The way Allen sees it, not much else matters. “It means everything. We have a big game on Saturday, so it’s make it or break,” Allen said. “We’re really pushing it this week to get everything in and be ready for Saturday.” Senior midfielder Sarah Grupp also played a major role in last weekend’s victory over Geneseo, as she scored the game-winning and only goal. When describing the play on which she scored, Grupp said it simply came down to her being in the right place at the right time. “Audrey [Burbidge] had a free kick just outside the 18. She served a perfect ball, and I thought Chloe [Lonergan] had it. Then she all the sudden whiffed on it, so it went right to me, and I was in the right spot and was just able to finish,” Grupp said. Riding a hot streak of two goals in the last three games, Grupp said that the team's improvement in certain areas has been a big help. “I think our services are getting better, so it definitely makes them more dangerous each time we’re in the box,” Grupp said. "I know Chloe and I are always looking for the ball.” With just one match to go, the Lakers have their sights set on their regular season finale against SUNY Cortland and clinching a playoff spot. “We’re definitely preparing hard because it’s a must win in order for us to make the playoffs,” Grupp said. “It always seems like it comes down to the game with Cortland every year, and we’ve knocked them out the past two years, so we’re looking to do it again." As mentioned earlier, the Lakers look to clinch a spot in the SUNYAC Championship playoffs this Saturday as they go on the road to take on fourth-

Field hockey to host back-to-back SUNYAC matchups, celebrate Senior Day Five seniors will be honored on Saturday as Lakers' playoff hopes stay alive, end winning record drought FIELD HOCKEY from B1 With general consensus from a majority of the senior class, they were fine with the adjustment from Lusk to Moore. Senior goaltender Sarita Charap even called it a “seamless” transition. “I was nervous because you get comfortable with the coach for three years,” senior Monica Harvey said. “But, I was excited to come in and see what kind of plans she had to change things up this year.” This team also has the chance to complete its first winning season since 1984. The team went 13-5 under head coach Shirley Hodge, who led the Lakers from 1969-1990. The Lakers would have to win at least two of their last three games to complete the winning season. “We’re definitely aiming to [have a winning season],” senior Emily Brockwell said. “We had a great beginning to the season last year and made some history there, so we want to leave a legacy.” Last year, the Lakers went on a sixgame win streak at the beginning of the season. They ended up finishing at 7-8. Brockwell said that was her favorite moment as a Laker over the past four years. Within those six games, Oswego State was victorious in a two-overtime victory over Elmira College. Harvey had both goals in the 2-1 victory, which she says was her favorite memory as a Laker. But this year, she has seen more assists than goals. As the center midfielder this season, she has been tasked as pushing the ball into the offensive zone rather than scoring. While she has two goals on the season, compared to her seven last year, she has five assists this year. “Being the center-mid, that’s kind of my job, to be able to pass it up from the defense to the forwards, and their job is to get it in the goal,” Harvey said. “I think last year I had more of an offensive forward mindset.” Charap has also had her fair share

of success in her four-year career. With numerous individual awards, including the 2014 SUNYAC Rookie of the Year, she is still turning heads. She currently has 123 saves on the season, most recently having 17 saves in the 3-0 loss against Hartwick College on Oct. 17. “I think she plays with passion. She goes after every single ball she can,” Moore said. “She really tries to lead from the back and be vocal and get everyone invested in the game.” With their first back-to-back games of the season on Oct. 20 and Oct. 21, the Lakers will push to make the SUNYAC Championships and come away with their first winning season since 1984. The road of opportunity begins on Oct. 20 against SUNY New Paltz at 4 p.m. at Laker Turf Stadium.

Jake Piacenti | The Oswegonian Oswego State and William Smith College stand for the National Anthem prior to their match on Oct. 3. Oswego State dropped the match 5-1.

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Senior captain looks to lead inexperienced squad to NCAA promised land Herlihey, upperclassmen will attempt to guide younger players in positive direction after loss of large senior class MEN’S HOCKEY from B1 In addition to the pressure added to this season’s goaltenders, Wood noted that their inexperience increases expectations for the defensive core as well. “There’s two goalies with not a lot of Div. III experience,” Wood said. “You’re certainly going to have to raise your expectations if you’re a returning defenseman.” Off all three branches of the team, the defense is the unit that has experienced the least amount of turnover in the off-season. Retaining five players from last season, the back end, though young, will be depended upon to aid the inexperience found in both the forwards and in the crease. “We like the guys that came in,” Gosek said. “They’re going to be put to test early on here. A little adversity, but in the long run, it’ll make us a better team.” Players like Kristoffer Brun, Devin Campbell and Chris MacMillan already held a large role on the blue

line last season and will be looked upon to carry a heavy minute load headed into the new campaign. “Brun was a top-pairing defenseman last year,” Wood said. “I would imagine he’s going to be on the top pair this year alongside either MacMillan or Devin Campbell.” When it comes to replacing last

It’s different, I’m stepping out of my comfort zone a bit, but it’s knowing you have a team of guys who respect you enough to name you captain.” Mitch Herlihey -men’s hockey senior captain Dominick Lioto | The Oswegonian Herlihey (17) finished fifth on the Lakers in scoring last season with eight goals, 19 assists and 27 points, the highest total of any returning player this season.

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season’s production in the offensive zone, the unit, led by senior captain Mitch Herlihey, feel they will be up to the challenge. “It’s all about confidence,” Herlihey said. “You’re just going out there and playing hockey. That’s when I’m at my best.” Herlihey found out he was going to be tabbed as this season’s captain over the course of last season, and he has made the role his own. “It’s fun.” Herlihey said. “It’s different, I’m stepping out of my comfort zone a bit, but it’s nice knowing you have a team of guys who respect you enough to name you captain.” To prepare for being captain, Herlihey reached out to captains in the past, specifically citing his close relationship with last season’s captains, Kenny Neil and Chris Raguseo.

“I’ve had three great captains in my three years here,” Herlihey said. “I’ve been trying to learn from what they did and some mistakes that they made.” After finishing first overall in the SUNYAC regular season and losing the SUNYAC championship to Plattsburgh State, the Lakers were voted to finish third in the conference behind the Cardinals and SUNY Geneseo. Depending on how the new and rising players pan out, the Lakers should prove to have the talent to hover around the top of the standings as they perennially do. Oswego State will begin their season the same way they have in recent years, with an exhibition against the CCHL All-Graduate team at the Marano Campus Center Ice Arena on Oct. 21.

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Halloween costumes meant to Tip of be lighthearted, not offensive the hat... Derek Smith Opinion Editor dsmith@oswegonian.com The Halloween season seems to grow longer each year. Thanks to the mass commercialization of the holiday, decorations and costumes begin showing up in department stores as soon as October arrives. This year, as costumes begin being purchased or created, let us spare our outrage for just this one day and try not to be so sensitive about people’s costumes. With Donald Trump as president, rampant gun violence and unreliable Wi-Fi, there is plenty of opportunity for students to express outrage. There are costumes that are tasteless or insensitive, but a more effective and less stressful way to handle these instances is through some laughter. They risk being tuned out by the very people they are trying to win over with endless outcry over tacky costumes. College students are in a dilemma. They want to achieve equal justice and social equality, but too often employ the wrong strategy that ultimately hurts the cause. In order to feel like they are having an impact, the outrage police wait for something to offend them then turn to the internet to shame others. Self-righteous social media fury is not a practical way to

achieve anything constructive. In fact, it plays right into the hands of the enemies of social justice. It gives them a “boy who cried wolf” example to point to when real issues arise. Decent, honest people recognize the importance of equal opportunity and the appalling existence of racism. Social media, for all its advantages, has given people an outlet to feel like they are making an impact. It takes more effort to join an organization and create a petition than it does to lecture a 20-year-old on the insensitivity of their sombrero. Most Halloween costumes are not designed to be repugnant caricatures of a certain culture. If someone does wear a costume so obviously malicious, then shame on them. But most are not so ignorant. Students cannot remain in their cocoons of security forever. If confronted with a costume by which, for whatever reason, they feel offended, it may be useful for them to discover a way to handle it that does not involve 140 characters in all caps. Sometimes being exposed to things that make us uncomfortable helps us grow by opening a window to different viewpoints. This culture of censorship is both limiting free expression and fueling tribal bickering. If there was ever a day to take comfort in some self-deprecation and enjoy being politically incorrect, Halloween would be it.

Taylor Woods | The Oswegonian Halloween is one day where students should not be so sensitive, even to off-color costumes.

Destigmatizing mental illness crucial step to help suffering

◊.... to outrage over Halloween costumes. ◊....to the Excelsior Scholarship for not going far enough. ◊.... to the NCAA for forgiving rampant fraud at UNC.

◊.... to the annual Pumpkin Run. ◊.... to women who boycotted Twitter. ◊.... to supporting those suffering from mental illness.

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NCAA lets North Carolina off hook Academic fraud disregarded in favor of powerhouse athletic program Gene Segrue Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com In what can only be described as a Friday news dump, the National Collegiate Athletic Association released the results of their seven-year-long investigation into the University of North Carolina’s athletic program. This decision they came to was shameful not only because it provides a blueprint for high level athletic departments to commit academic fraud. It further proves the NCAA is inept at fulfilling its actual duties and is nothing more than an organization designed to exploit student athletes for profit. The NCAA was searching for evidence that UNC knowingly committed academic fraud to benefit their athletic teams. The NCAA concluded that UNC did in fact commit fraud, however, there would be no penalty. North Carolina’s fraudulent actions took place between 1993 and 2011. Their scheme involved tutors pushing student-athletes toward taking classes in the African and AfroAmerican Studies department, which were identified as lecture classes. These “lectures,” however, were actually paper classes that only require writing assignments that are guaranteed to receive high marks because the professor disregarded the paper’s content. These classes were simply created as a way to get student athletes an easy A so they could remain eligible for athletic competition while throwing academic integrity out the window. In the 18 years the fraud took place, it is estimated that a minimum of 3,100 student athletes benefited from these phony classes. Athletes who play for non-revenue sports teams took advantage of these classes as well. In their report released Friday afternoon, the NCAA acknowledged this practice as textbook academic fraud. The NCAA claimed they could not punish UNC because these paper classes benefited

Photo provided by Lisa Herdon via flickr The NCAA often acts as a cheerleader for big sports programs instead of focusing on athlete education.

non-student athletes in addition to the athletes they were designed to help. This is the loophole that can be exploited going forward. Athletic programs can break any rules they want as long as they find a way to assist non-student athletes in the process. Large and powerful athletic institutions in the NCAA at the University of Alabama, Ohio State, the University of Kentucky and the University of Texas could convince their schools to create these fake classes tomorrow. They all have deep pockets and access to high level attorneys just like the University of North Carolina. Now, because there is a precedent set for this type of situation, this would be an easy defense for any competent lawyer. Perhaps more importantly, this situation is representative of the ineptitude of the NCAA when it comes to protecting student athletes from exploitation. The reason North Carolina created these classes was not just to benefit the student athletes that enrolled in these classes. UNC wanted to keep talented athletes eligible for competition so they could promote their

university, sell tickets and apparel and line their pockets. These classes might have benefited the student athletes athletically, but they likely harmed their academic experience. For football and basketball players who would eventually go pro, this was likely no big deal. For the rest, it is the university’s responsibility to provide a quality education and prepare them for life after athletics. Sadly, allowing this level of exploitation has been par for the course in the NCAA. For years now, the American public has begun to catch on to the corruption and greed that has come to characterize the NCAA. Waves of outcry have been rising against the NCAA since their UNC decision, both for their inconsistencies in governing and exploitation of athletes. It would not be far-fetched to consider the NCAA public enemy number one in American sports. Perhaps, this is the beginning of the end for the mighty NCAA.

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Actress who spoke out wrongfully suspended

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Photo provided by Emilee Grace via flickr The that stigma surrounds mental illness causes far too many sufferers to remain in the dark.

Jessica Wickham Copy Editor jwickham@oswegonian.com October is National Depression Awareness Month, but it is prudent to point out that mere awareness of the problem is not enough. Everyone needs to do their part to educate themselves about depression and other mental health issues so that people suffering do not feel stigmatized to the point of not getting proper treatment. Three hundred and fifty million people, or 5 percent of the world population, suffer from depression, according to the World Health Organization, but less than half of those affected seek treatment. For people who struggle with depression and other mental conditions, it is hard to get through their day-to-day routine without facing stigmas or, at least, misunderstandings from others. Celebrities like Robin Williams exhibit the sad truth about the stigmatization and misunderstandings surrounding mental health issues: It can lead to selfharm, including suicide. It is the natural impulse of those who care about sufferers of depression to want to help, but the trouble comes with the “help” people often try to provide. The worst response to depression or other mental health issues is to proclaim the person is making everything up and things are not actually as bad as they seem. More common than ignorant proclamations of “cheer up!” are expressions

of pity. This is understandable as an instinctual response when we are aware someone is suffering. As much as awareness is appreciated, pity does not help matters. To some sufferers of depression, pity can make them feel like there is something wrong with them. The pity reaction can cause those with depression to focus on their condition, rather than their strengths. The best reaction is neither ignorance nor pity. Instead, the best way to approach someone with a mental illness is to be kind. A good policy to keep in mind is to simply ask the person, “How can I help?” or “What would you like me to do?” Never lecture someone who is suffering from a mental illness. What may work for one person, like medicine or therapy, may not work for another, so being overly critical of a person’s efforts to help themselves can be counterintuitive. Communicate some advice like counseling or other resources to someone, and offer to be their advocate. Always emphasize the person’s strengths, like their courage, kindness or creativity. Many people with depression feel worthless and feel that those around them secretly do not love them. Though it is certainly not an advocate’s job to cure someone’s depression or always be a ray of sunshine, the optimal approach is sensitivity and willingness to help. People should educate themselves on the signs of depression, like loss of interest, reclusiveness and avoidance. Do not hesitate to approach someone who exhibits these signs. It could literally save a life.

#WomenBoycottTwitter gained momentum on Twitter when actress Rose M c G o w a n ’s a c c o u n t w a s t e m p o r a r ily locked after she released a number of tweets about Harvey Weinstein’s misconduct toward women, including herself. According to Twitter, this violates the company’s terms of service. Twitter’s terms of service should not trump the ability to speak out against abusers like Weinstein. Twitter retaliated by saying McGowan’s account was temporarily locked because one of her tweets included a private phone number. Twitter’s response to McGowan only fueled the fire. If Twitter is going to uphold their rules so stringently, it should apply to everyone. McGowan herself has personal experience of Weinstein’s sexual assault. In 1997, McGowan settled a sexual harassment suit with Weinstein for $100,000. Thus far, there have been many other women who have publicly shared their inappropriate interactions with Weinstein. The New York Times covered a sexual ha-

Taylor Woods | The Oswegonian Many celebrities showed their support for Rose McGowan following her suspension using this hashtag.

rassment incident involving Weinstein and his unnamed assistant, who he reportedly tried to persuade to give him a massage while he posed in front of her naked at a hotel. This left the assistant “crying and very distraught,” according to a memo by Lauren O’Connor. Also in O’Connor’s 2015 memo are several accounts of women in the company who Weinstein made advances toward. When McGowan’s Twitter was locked, it hit home. Many other famous female actresses aligned themselves with McGowan and boycotted Twitter on Friday Oct. 13 Among those included were longtime Twitter user, actress Alyssa Milano. “Tomorrow

will be the first day in over 10 years that I won’t tweet. Join me. #WomenBoycottTwitter” Lina tweeted on Thursday. Model Chrissy Teigen also urged women to join her in the boycott, as did other actresses who had faced problems with sexual harassment involving Weinstein, such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Cara Delevingne, and more. If Twitter is claiming to “empower and support the voices on our platform, especially those that speak truth to power,” stated by a female spokeswoman, why are they muting women like Rose McGowan?

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#MeToo is a painful but necessary reminder of how infiltrated our lives have become by sexual assault and sexual harassment. This social media trend is an important way to bring attention to a serious issue. However, it is also a problem that should not be this prevalent in our society. Alyssa Milano, an actress and activist, started the movement after a friend of hers suggested women who had been sexually harassed or assaulted wrote the phrase “me too” to give people a sense of the magnitude of the problem. The movement was predominantly designed to bring attention to the commonality of women facing sexual harassment and assault on a daily basis. Especially in the wake of the allegations against Harvey Weinstein and his rampant harassment and assaults of women, it shows how often women face this in their daily lives and how the workplace is no exception. As the movement has grown,

“Dress within reason. I wouldn’t want to make people mad or make people feel uncomfortable.”

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“There are things that should not be joked about, like gender or race.”

“There’s a line you can’t cross. I also think there’s a line where people have to see it is a Halloween costume and people are trying to make a joke.” Mack Farruggia junior, marketing “I think people should be free to wear what they want.”

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ing not only the issue in the U.S. but also how prevalent this is everywhere. We see time and time again complaints about sexual harassment and assault being ignored and brushed under the rug. Women who spoke out early against Weinstein were ignored by the board. With the recent uncovering of Nxivm, a company who reportedly branded women, there were more examples of women pleading with law enforcement to look into the disconcerting practices of the group. The New York Times article regarding Nxivm says, “Some former followers have become frightened by Raniere’s growing power.” In the face of fear, when people speak out about these issues they should be taken seriously. Perhaps, if people who spoke out were believed the first time, there would not be so many people sharing #MeToo right now and not as many people would be subjected to this abuse so often in their lives.

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however, men too have been sharing their stories, displaying how this is not a singlegender issue. This epidemic is reaching people in a magnitude that is often not admitted. Sexual harassment and assault has been an issue that often is accompanied by a stigma. #MeToo is an example of men and women everywhere standing up to say that enough is enough. People are beginning to see that sexual assault and harassment is an issue that not only is not going away but instead is growing tenfold, as perpetrators are led to believe that they have the power to get away with it and avoid any repercussions for their actions. Sexual assault is not an issue that will go away in a night, and the only hope of working toward eradicating this is for people to speak out, share their stories and show just how serious of an issue this is. #MeToo is trending worldwide, expos-

Taylor Woods Photo Director twoods@oswegonian.com We all know the feeling; walking to class and all of a sudden, a bike rushes by. You may jump a little or maybe move out of their way if they are heard coming, but unquestionably, bicyclists can be an annoyance. With warm weather sticking around long into the fall months, we are still seeing a good amount of students using bicycles to get to and from class. This is good news for the folks who are not eager to see warm weather fade into sub-zero tempera-

tures or icy sidewalks. Having the ability to be comfor table outside while getting to class is great. Seeing bicyclists, skateboarders and longboarders on their commute is a good sign that nice weather is still here. On the other hand, however, it is a sign that walkers must be mindful of them deep into the autumn season. They can usually be seen swerving through the body of students on the sidewalk, with no warning to the others walking. Sometimes they are cautious, but sometimes not so much. They can come incredibly close to hitting other students. Our sidewalks seem large enough to accommodate all students, bicyclists, walkers and skateboarders. But, when it comes close to class time and everyone is rushing, it can be nerve-wracking to have to worry about the students who use a form of transportation. The way to make it easier for all students is to introduce bicycle lanes around campus. Bicycle lanes can keep sidewalks clear for students who walk and give

a space for others who want to ride their bikes. This could also be safer for the students walking. It could be a bicyclist coming too close to a student, crashing into one, or worse, the person falls off their bike and causes a domino effect. Bicycles on the sidewalk are hazardous. I f b i c yc l e l a n e s a re to o m u c h , eve n a b i c yc l i s t l e t t i ng s t u d e n t s know they are coming could be a lot of help. It is not hard to say whether one is coming up from the left or right of a person. Maybe they could invest in a bike horn. It would be nice to know, especially when coming up from behind, because students usually cannot tell which side they are coming from, so they linger in the middle and just hope not to get hit. If bicyclists continue to ride on the sidewalks, all students ask is that they be more cautious of their surroundings. We all have to get to class. It is really just common courtesy to stay to one side of the sidewalk instead of weaving in and out of groups of students.

Sessions surrenders to president Affirmative action probe ploy to appease Trump Girard Bailey Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently stated that the Department of Justice intends to challenge affirmative action. The DOJ will be probing an admissions case at Harvard University. When Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from the Russia probe, tensions arose between him and President Donald Trump. The early Trump administration has been rocked by a number of changes in staff, with many people being fired, leading to a great deal of confusion and uncertainty. Some have speculated that Sessions is challenging affirmative action in order to appease the president. If that is the case, Sessions is addressing the matter out of his own self-interest in keeping his job. That is not how controversial subjects such as this should be discussed, which shows that the current administration is incapable of addressing matters such as affirmative action with the careful examination they deserve. Affirmative action refers to policies meant to reduce discrimination in schools and the workplace by preventing minorities from being excluded from education or employment. At its core, the idea behind affirmative action truly is well-intended. Historically, affirmative action policies were first put into place with the intent of reducing discrimination against people of color and, later, women. Today, affirmative action policies also impact other minority groups. Including people from various backgrounds together leads to greater potential for education, inside and outside the classroom. Given the history of discrimination in the U.S., it is clear that something needed to be done to reduce discrimination. Affir-

Photo provided by Gage Skidmore via flickr With job security uncertain, Attorney General Jeff Sessions goes after Harvard for alleged discrimination.

mative action is nonetheless controversial. Just as there are clear reasons for people to support these policies, there are also reasonable arguments to be made that affirmative action is not the solution to discrimination. Some people argue that affirmative action can lead to less qualified individuals getting positions because employers or universities are required to accept minorities due to the policy. Some have said that this possibility makes affirmative action violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. It is possible that affirmative action policies can sometimes be discriminatory themselves, though unintentionally. Others are opposed to affirmative action because they feel there is a quota established that a certain number of positions are reserved for minorities, leaving less opportunities for others, regardless of capability.

It should be noted that the Supreme Court has upheld affirmative action, though it did rule that quotas were unconstitutional. Today, affirmative action does not use quotas, but instead refers to “targeted goals” of reducing discrimination and broadening society. The exact details of these “targeted goals” can be unclear. It is wrong to discriminate and exclude others based on race, gender, or other minority status. People should be evaluated for employment and higher education based on their capabilities and content of character. While affirmative action was created with the best of intentions, it seems to have unintentionally increased tensions between people of different backgrounds. Perhaps a better solution will become apparent. One can hope we will eventually have a society free of discrimination, one without any laws necessary to make it that way.

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Look at OZ: Veterans Book Project exhibit Bound stories, artwork from people with military backgrounds Shea McCarthy Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

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When the words “art exhibit” are heard, the images of paintings, drawings and sculptures appear within the common mind instantaneously. The Veterans Book Project, located in Tyler Art Gallery until Oct. 22, is an example of an art exhibit that questions the traditional way of showcasing artwork and brings a new definition to “art exhibit.” The exhibit consists of 50 books, each authored by a war veteran describing their firsthand war experiences. The collection was compiled by artist Monica Haller, with the help of the veteran authors and their friends and family. Each book is a true piece of artwork. The descriptions, memories, images, letters and events described by the veterans are intriguing and moving, the same way that a painting or drawing could describe information to a viewer. Each book is entirely different from the one next to it, but they all serve as coherent pieces to the collection of 50 pieces. When laying out the exhibit, Haller had a goal in mind of spreading awareness about the harsh realities of war and provoking thoughtful conversation after reading through primary sources of it. The exhibition is not meant to make viewers feel scared or upset, but appreciation for those who

Taylor Woods | The Oswegonian Haller created the collection one book at a time, giving careful attention to each piece individually rather than all 50 as a whole.

have served. Many movies and TV shows incorporate war, but the 50 books of “The Veterans Book Project” are not dramatized or made “Hollywood” in any sense. Every detail found within the writings of the veterans is a “realness” that is simply incomparable to any other sources in existence. The inspiration for the project stemmed from “Riley and His Story,” a book authored by Haller and photographer Riley Sharbonno. Sharbonno was deployed as a nurse at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq and took hundreds of

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photos during his time there. The sights that Sharbonno witnessed, the people he encountered and overall atmosphere of the war-torn country sparked inspiration for bringing a book to the surface. On one of the first pages of “Riley and His Story” are the words, “This is not a book, it is an invitation… Pay attention. This experience happens right in your lap. To make it happen, you must read compassionately, then actively.” These words demonstrate the power that the book holds and make it very clear to the reader that they are invited to step inside of experiences that require compassion. The words in Sharbonno’s book, and every book within The Veterans Book Project, are not sugar-coated in any sense. Each author tells their story how they lived it, making their accounts very effective. “Riley and His Story” was created over the span of four years and was described as “open-ended” and “collaborative” by Haller. The concept behind the exhibit is simply for people to sit down with a book and read. Distractions should be limited and electronic devices are not necessary, just people and the books. In the Tyler Art Gallery, there is a large table set up for the exhibit with chairs surrounding it, enabling anyone to

walk in and begin reading. The walls surrounding the table are decorated with direct quotes from some of the 50 books. In particular, “One of the biggest things that stands out about my home country is the smell of the dirt. Right after it rains, you can smell the dirt in the air. It’s rusty. You’ll cough, but you’ll want more.” This quote gives a brief preview into the style the veterans wrote in, and makes the reader stop and think about an everyday thing (dirt) that is so often taken for granted. The Veterans Book Project has been a traveling exhibition through the U.S. and Europe. The veterans all have first-hand experience with the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Vietnam War. It also includes Iraqi and Afghan civilians displaced within their country. The collection’s temporary home in Oswego State’s very own Tyler Art Gallery was made possible by the programs involved in “Many Voices, One Oswego: Diversity and Inclusion Through the Arts.” This was supported by an Explorations in Diversity and Academic Excellence grant from the SUNY Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. There was also a grant from Humanities New York, funded partially by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

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Front Bottoms fans will be happy with band ‘Going Grey’ Ryan Zalduondo Asst. Sports Editor rzalduondo@oswegonian.com

Rating: On Oct. 13, The Front Bottoms released their second studio album “Going Grey.” To build hype for the release, the New Jersey-based band dropped two singles, “Raining” and “Vacation Town.” Following up “Back On Top,” their first album with label Fueled By Ramen in 2015, The Front Bottoms toured worldwide. Their upcoming tour for “Going Grey” began on Oct. 19 and will take the band across the U.S. and the United Kingdom until Feb. 28. To start the album, “You Used To Say,” stayed within the identity they have established for themselves, with sarcastic lyrics over a gritty tone. The rain in the background, as is a staple in many of their songs, leads off the record with a distinct reminder that the band has not lost its personality. As is frequently the case

with The Front Bottoms, the driving force behind its sound was the songwriting by frontman Brian Sella. Using a combination of humor and personal experiences, this aspect of “Going Grey” thrived. In “Vacation Town,” the signature trumpet returned to provide the record with one of the most upbeat tracks it features, despite the lyrics describing being alone and despondent. “I miss the way things used

to be, it’s okay no one’s around, I’m off season vacation town,” are passionately sung by Sella before the trumpet comes blasting in a ska-like tone. The next track, “Don’t Fill Up On Chips,” uses the exact opposite method of songwriting, with Sella singing a ballad about letting go of stress over a soft background. “It hurts but it’s good! No matter how bad, it’s always good,” leads the remainder of the record in a more upbeat direction

despite the mellow instrumentals it employs. Other songs on the record such as “Grand Finale” and “Trampoline” implement electronic beats that the band has not experimented with in the past. This addition to its repertoire could have gone bad, especially considering its alternative background, but it only added to its sound by helping the band find another level of expression outside of its usual bubble. The other single on the al-

Image from The Front Bottoms via YouTube.com The alternative group juxtaposes lyrical themes they are passionate about with an array of musical sounds and techniques.

bum, “Raining,” was a classic example of The Front Bottoms prototypical sound in one of its catchiest tracks to date. Starting out with a soft acoustic riff, it slowly finds its way into a progressive uptempo sound coupled with one of Sella’s strongest lyrical efforts in their catalogue. “How do you think that felt for me? On the outside I was fine, but inside I was all torn up ‘cause I feel absolute fantastic,” exemplifies everything the band has stood for throughout their tenure. “Everyone But You,” chronicles a story of rejection with the use of powerful instrumentals and passionate lyrics. “It doesn’t get worse, it doesn’t get better, you just get old, it lasts forever,” are another example of Sella’s personal experience creating emphatic lyrics. Overall, “Going Grey,” provides fans of The Front Bottoms with a strong effort that progressed its signature sound while staying true to the members themselves.

Lil Pump still pumping out garbage on self-titled album Jordan DeLucia Copy Editor laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: Somehow, the hip-hip world has actually managed to find somebody worse at “rapping” than Young Thug. Meet Gazzy Garcia, aka Lil Pump, the leansippin’, 17-year-old embarrassment to the music industry that blew up on SoundCloud in the spring of 2016 with the release of his debut self-titled song. The Miami, Florida, native began rapping after he was expelled from both public high school and an opportunity school for multiple counts of fighting and inciting a riot. In an interview with Lyrical Lemonade, Pump explains how he met frequent collaborator Smokepurpp at just 13 years old. The mediocre producer/rapper connected with Pump over his ability to toke the ganja and let him freestyle over a beat. Pump posted the absolute dumpster fire of a track to his

SoundCloud page, and it caught traction. Since then, Pump and Smokepurpp continue to crank out their lazily written tracks that showcase Pump’s inability to form even the slightest of coherent verses with his adlib-infested flow. Add in some pity-recorded verses from artists including 2 Chainz and Rick Ross, and out comes Pump’s first self-titled mixtape that gives all listeners an immediate urge to slam their head in a car door. But what more do people want from someone who idolizes Chief Keef? “What U Sayin’” kicks off the album with one of the most repetitive and nonsensical lyrical performances on the project. Pump says the phrase “whatchu gotta say” a total of 39 times in a mere two minutes and 20 seconds. The next track fails even harder, with Pump showing off his third grade vocabulary skills by repeating the title “Gucci Gang” 50 times in just over two minutes. His child-like intellect especially shines through with bars like “me and my grandma take meds” and “Lil Pump still sell that meth.”

Image from Lil pump via YouTube.com Lil Pump proves that you do not have to be good in order to be successful.

How inspiring, a 17-year-old kid who thinks selling highly dangerous drugs is cool. Such a joy to see teenagers try and make a rap career out of blatant lies. The next 13 tracks are about as repetitive as the first two, culminating with one of his most widely known tracks, “D Rose.” This is, by far, the most pathetic

effort at a hip-hop banger ever to hit streaming services. Piggybacking on Terrotuga’s excruciating production, Pump offers just one verse of 31 seconds between four hooks and a wall of heavily distorted 808 basslines. Apparently, broken speaker-sounding production is the new black for the boys over at Pump’s label, Tha

Lights Global. “Nah, I’m a Heat fan. I just made that ‘D Rose’ song ‘cause it sounded fire,” Pump told Noisey with his self-proclaimed “itnorant” attitude. Coming from a kid who probably could not correctly identify what team Derrick Rose actually plays for, it looks like he does fit the description of the correctly pronounced term “ignorant.” Of the 15 tracks on the project, only five manage to make it past the three minute-mark. The longest is “Youngest Flexer,” featuring Gucci Mane. While Pump continues to act like a poser from “the trap,” Gucci lays down a stereotypical verse the only way he can, with his monotone delivery and lyrics of money and loose women. If the hip-hop world and all of its true fans needed a sign that the “trap” genre needs to die before its listeners turn into the most dull-minded people on the planet, “Lil Pump” is it. This will go down in history as the most undignified compilation of music that nobody asked for.

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Gucci Mane boasts more experienced sound with ‘Mr. Davis’ Mary Katherine Moylan Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: This past week, Gucci Mane’s “Mr. Davis” was finally released. Originally intended to be released Sept. 15, the artist’s 11th studio album was released nearly a month later than anticipated, leaving many devoted fans restless. Being the second largest work Gucci has put out this year, “Mr. Davis” follows suit with his collaborative mixtape “Droptopwop,” which was released in May. The album itself includes a star-studded cast with the likes of Migos, The Weeknd, Ty Dolla $ign, Big Sean, Monica, ScHoolboy Q, A$AP Rocky, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj and Rico Love, who are featured in 10 of the 17 tracks on the album. As for Gucci Mane’s opinion of his work, he said, “To all whom this may concern, I would take my hip hon-

ors or legend award now why I’m young, active and attractive,” via Twitter. With all things seeming to go his way, Gucci has been nothing short of successful lately. Within the past 10 months, the artist has released his own book, “The Autobiography of Gucci Mane,” dropped a clothing line, “DELANTIC,” and released a hit with “Met Gala.” He has also released ice cream cone Reeboks, and to top it all

off with a cherry, he and his fiancee, Keyshia Ka’oir, finally wedded on Oct. 17. Commencing the album with an introduction of “Work In Progress,” he taps into his childhood and proceeds to have a brief reflection on his life. He discusses how he was kicked out of his house, looked up to his older brother and could not even cry for the death of his father within the past year. With much hopping

Photo provided by Evan Guest (https://goo.gl/RjtQx3) via flickr Gucci Mane may be the most infamous trap rapper working today, and deservedly so.

around in time, he reflects on his time in prison, artists he has seen as sons and the people he learned truly loved him. “But I forgive, I been forgiven, I hold grudges too / I’m just a work in progress, I’m not even through.” “I Get The Bag,” a featured song from “Mr. Davis” with Migos, was released in August to create tension for the upcoming album. “Skrrt, skrrt, skrrt, and it jump out the pot / Came out of jail and went straight to the top.” With slight references to Gucci’s major fame since his release from prison, this theme appears to carry on throughout the album as Gucci Mane emphasizes his changes since he got out of jail. “Curve,” which features The Weeknd, is a song that was released just before the album’s release for September was pushed back. “Bum, bumbum-bum, I feel like Rocky in his prime.” Here, Gucci Mane uses the sounds of punches to signify beating of gloves, evoking the boxing imagery

used by Migos in “Fight Night.” “Money Make Ya Handsome,” one of Gucci’s 7 lone tracks on the album, acknowledges his self-awareness and how artificial the world can be, especially for those that are involved in entertainment and music. “Money make you handsome, even if you’re ugly / Money make her f*** me, she wanna f*** my money.” “Make Love,” featuring Nicki Minaj, just may be the best track on the album with lines like, “I don’t see her / n**** I’m the greatest, no Kendrick and no Sia.” With highlights like “We Ride,” with Monica, and “Miss My Woe,” featuring Rico Love, the album also had some pitfalls, including “Changed,” featuring Big Sean, and “Tone It Done,” with Chris Brown, where lyrics and character were lacking heavily. “Mr. Davis” has lyrical and memorable bookends “Work In Progress” and “Made It” that truly make the album, though, Gucci could have cut a few tracks and made the album even better.

Beck may disappoint fans looking for evolution on ‘Colors’ Olivia Palamara Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: Since 2013, fans were holding their breath in anticipation of a new album, and now they can let that breath out, as multi-genre artist, Beck, finally released his new album “Colors” on Oct. 13. Known for his u n i q u e a nd e x p e r i me n t a l tones, “Colors” is a fantastic representation of Beck’s musical style. Rising to fame in the early 90s, Beck was extremely well known for his abstract style of work, which seemed to blend varying musical genres together to create an enjoyable beat that anyone could get into. In the new album, fans can expect the same kind of unconventionality, but will be refreshed with the more modern sound that is encompassed. Throughout the entire

album, a lot of the songs sound totally different from one another, but all seem to carry a certain element. In this album, there are more electronic and synthetic sounds behind simple lyrics that create a sense of uniformity among them. T h o u g h t h e re s e e m s to be a lot happening within the instrumental parts of the songs, it does not seem to overpower the lyrics and c a n s t i l l b e he a rd c l e a rl y. With lyrics like, “You sang your swan song to the dogs ‘c a u s e t h e y m a d e m i n c e meat of the dreams you hung your hopes on” from “ D e a r L i fe” B e c k g i ve s h i s songs so much meaning by playing with raw emotion t h ro u g h p a r t i c u l a r w o rd s . Even though the individual songs sound so different from one another, it is not unexpected that each one came from Beck. For his 13th album, Beck wanted to create something that is “... not retro and not modern…” but kind of some-

where in between the two. “Colors” does an awesome job at enveloping both senses of musical styles while a l s o m a k i ng i t s o u nd l i ke t hey b e lo ng to g e t he r. T he songs in this new album are a clear representation of Beck’s genius by mixing sounds so that they fit well together instead of creating a huge jumble of noises. In this album particularly, songs are made by incorporating the kind of pop-rock that has appealed to the masses for decades, with the contemporary trends of a younger generation. These songs have multiple things going on all at once, but not once does it sound as if an element is out of place. Beck even refers to them as being “complex.” T ho u g h t he 1 3 t h a l b u m is enthralling enough on its own, it does not capture the eccentricity that people are used to seeing from Beck, who is known for redrawing the lines of popular and enjoyable music with his

irregular take on it. With the release of “Colors,” the only thing that could really dumbfound listeners is how tame it seems compared to previous albums like “Odelay,” released in 1996, and “Sea Change” in 2002. It could be that Beck is shedding the zaniness he has

had as a commanding approach to creating music. Listening to this album, it is pretty clear to see that Beck has created a wonderful piece of work that is not only enjoyable, despite the slight yet distinct shift in sound, but touches upon some really interesting themes.

Image from BeckVEVO via YouTube.com Beck recycles themes and sounds he has been using time and time again.

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Great cast, terrible story leave viewers ‘Ghosted’ Michael Reilly Circulation Director mreilly@oswegonian.com

Rating: Nowadays, with streaming services having less content restrictions than those found on network TV, many wellknown comedians and writers have taken advantage of the opportunity. Therefore, whenever a new sitcom premieres on network TV, many worry it will be campy or too safe. Prior to watching, a show where the premise involves a government agency teaming up a genius who believes in the paranormal and a former detective could certainly fall victim to those worries. Despite that, the fact that this sitcom stars and is executively produced by Craig Robinson (“Austin Found”) and Adam Scott (“Big Little lies”), both of whom played roles in past successful net-

work sitcoms, certainly makes it a little more promising. However, the episode itself does not provide much to bet against a short-lived stay in production, at least for now. One major element that causes some uneasiness is the paranormal science fiction plotline, which does not work too well among the comedic overtones. This com-

bination makes the plotline come off as more cheesy and cheap than perhaps one would prefer. Although, something in particular that was worth making a positive note of is the back and forth between Scott and Robinson’s characters, Max and Leroy, which does show real potential. Of course, the fact that they first

Image from FOX via YouTube.com Robinson and Scott waste their talents on a low-budget ghost comedy.

meet each other in the back of a van (after being forcibly kidnapped by a secret agency known as Bureau Underground) sets up some interesting exchanges between the two. For any viewers that are familiar with any sort of buddy sitcom, whether it be on the big screen or TV, it is no secret the two protagonists’ dynamic is the most essential element. In this show’s case, Scott works the awkward goofball act with exceptional style, and it is complemented well by Robinson’s much more downto-earth, straight man approach. This aforementioned potential of a solid dynamic is perhaps best exemplified in the high-pressure broken fax machine dilemma. After getting thrown on this assignment by the same government agency that kidnapped them, Scott and Robinson attempt to dance their way out of the situation with the

help of Scott’s apparent college improv experience. After slaps are thrown, the hilarious duo wind up achieving their goal. As mentioned before, the show features a dose of both paranormal science fiction and humor, but neither of them seem to take full command. They both seem to just balance on the fence between each other. Overall, it is hard to say how long this show will last, but then again, it is just the first episode and the series still has time to develop. The show needs to establish a more prominent plotline, as well as to introduce some new aspects. Right now, the show is lacking depth and nothing going on is really making any sense at this point. While both Scott and Robinson do good work in their parts, the show just simply lacks any sort of stand-out element that reels in viewers and keeps them watching as the season progresses.

‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’ rebounds after rocky second season Claire Cunningham Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: “ C r a z y E x -G i r l f r i e n d ” opened up its third season with a big-budget musical number featuring the entire cast, except, of course, for Josh Chan (Vincent Rodriguez III, “Designated Survivor”). Because of the shocking twist at the season two finale, Rebecca Bunch (Rachel Bloom, “Bojack Horseman”) has channeled her inner “Basic Instinct” aesthetic and plots revenge on Josh. Bloom, who won a Golden Globe for the role in 2016, brings forth a Rebecca the a u d i e nc e h a s neve r s e e n . She is angry and vengeful, yet still perfectly captures the character. Part of what makes “Crazy Ex-G irlfriend” funny is Rebecca’s cringey ness and obliviousness to her actions. The episode definitely brings out that aspect of the show.

While Rebecca plans revenge, Paula (Donna Lynne Champlin, “Mother ’s Day ”) deals with her life after her husband’s infidelity. Paula is a great asset to the show. It is rare for a woman over 40 to have such a sexual and complex role. Not to mention, Champlin is the best vocalist on the show. In season three, Paula is going to have to deal with her unstable marriage and being a friend and motherly figure to Rebecca, a woman who is clearly undergoing mental strain. The new episode featured two new songs, “Where’s Reb e c c a B u n c h ? ” a n d “ L e t ’s Generalize about Men.” The original songs are one of the things that make “Crazy Ex G i rl f r i e n d ” s u c h a u n i q u e s h o w. “ W h e r e ’ s R e b e c c a Bunch?” started up the season in a medievale sque, “Beauty and the Beast”-type opener. “Let’s Generalize about Men” was probably the highlight of the episode. Rebecca, Paula, Valencia (Gabrielle Ruiz, “Sex, Love and Salsa”) and Heather (Vella Lovell, “The Big Sick”)

Image from The CW Television Network via YouTube.com “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” blends musical moments in the main character’s inner monologue as she navigates through love.

make wide and biased generalizations about men to make themselves feel better. The song was funny and brought awareness to how women actually do make these claims, making it relatable to audiences and socially aware, three things that the show epitomizes. Ever since Greg left (Santino Fontana, “Sisters”), “Crazy ExG irlfriend” took a while to find its focus again. The last season, though ver y good, struggled midw ay as they tried to fix the plot. Because

of the new character, Nathaniel (Scott Michael Foster, “My Dead Boyfriend”), and the layers added to Rebecca’s character, the finale of season two propelled the show in finding its voice once again and promised to bring more engaging stories. Season three has exceeded in doing just that. The story has only gotten more complex, and showrunners Aline Brosh McKenna (“Annie”) and Bloom have brought forth a very engaging, complicated musical comedy.

“Crazy Ex- Girlfriend” is the least-viewed show on network TV, despite critical acclaim. The show, in theory, does not seem that great. However, the show is about deconstructing the trope of a “crazy ex- girlfriend.” What makes her crazy? Who is she? With interesting elements like musical numbers from the perspective of the characters’ minds, the show unravels what it means to be crazy and proves, as Rebecca always says, “It’s a lot more nuanced than that!”

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Fill in the grid so that each row, column and 3x3 block contains 1-9 exactly once.

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I drive to the craft store at noon. Just an average art student, getting supplies on my lunch break. At least, that’s the look I try to pull off. I should be doing homework. Instead, I’m in the middle of a store, asking the clerk where to get carving tools. It seemed far more legitimate to get the blades here than at some drug store. Less suspicious. I find what I need and bring it to the front along with a sketch pad and some yarn. One of these things is not like the other. The girl doesn’t even bat an eye at my purchase. Her look says she is having a bad

day. Join the club. I get back to my dorm. Roommates are gone. Good. I cut open the package with scissors. I take out each one of the razor blades. I never expected them to be so beautiful, yet menacing. I have never done any of this before, and I could feel the power. I can feel the sharpness of the metal without even having to touch it. I walk into the bathroom. Check to make sure all the supplies are still here. Disinfectant. Bandages. I’m ready. I hold my arm over the sink. I put the blade against my skin. I imagine the rush of pain sweeping away all the thunder

clouds that dump monsoons on me daily, threatening to drown me. No matter what, they keep coming back. I am running out of options, and this is something I’ve thought about for a while. Standing there, with the blade to my skin, though, I can’t do it. There must be another way, I think. I pull the blade away. I grab the case the razors came in, put them all back, and put away my supplies. I look at the razors, their power still tempting. No. I take the case, slip it in my back pocket and elect to keep it there. A reminder that they are strong, but I am stronger.

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