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Story telling class returns to the cemetery SUNY Oswego professor gives Local legends and past characters come back to life advice on Canada geese Brandon Ladd Editor-in-chief bladd@oswegonian.com After a year away from the cemetery due to COVID-19, the SUNY Oswego storytelling class will be back in spooky scenery for the sixth annual Oswego Town Rural Cemetery: Ghost and History Storytelling Tour at 6 p.m. on Oct. 29. According to the press release, the event will take place rain or shine. Attendees are recommended to arrive by 5:30 p.m. to either secure parking at Oswego Town Rural Cemetery, which is located at 242 Cemetery Road in Oswego, or be dropped off with enough time to ensure on-time performance.

The event will include stories of college founder Edward Austin Sheldon, Dr. Mary Walker, the local women’s rights pioneer and only woman to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, Underground Railroad hero Harriet Tubman, Queen Lili’uokalni Kamaka’eha and her Oswego connection to Walker, Saint Marianne Cope, Chief Pontiac, college library namesake Lida Penfield and many more. This year will feature the addition of a few new people, including Dr. Richard Shineman and Audrey Munson, who is sometimes known as the “first supermodel.” Professor Jonel Langenfeld of SUNY Oswego’s theatre faculty is in charge of the customerwearing reenactors, who bring

the stories to life for the night. The event is meant to be family-friendly and is open to all. “I am very proud of the students in the storytelling class and their passion for sharing the stories of famous and notso-famous historical figures residing in this and other cemeteries,” Langenfeld said. “The students have had a great time researching this area where they are going to school. They have learned a great deal about Oswego, the college, the people, the area and its history.” Admission is free and sponsored by the Oswego Town Historical Society. Langenfeld offered a special thanks to Oswego Town Historian George DeMass, who is a 1966 SUNY Oswego alumnus.

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The Canada geese on the SUNY Oswego campus have a reputation for terrizing students walking.

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If you have ever walked on SUNY Oswego’s campus, you have probably crossed paths with a Canada goose. And yes, it is ‘Canada goose.’ “It’s very common to hear people say Canadian geese, but that’s technically incorrect,” said Daniel Baldassarre, who holds a Ph.D. in neurobiology and behavior and is an assistant professor in the biological sciences department at SUNY Oswego. They’re a nuisance, [Canada geese] love hanging out on college campuses.” Canada geese “love being in urban areas alongside humans” because people often cut down trees and have open spaces like quads or sports fields, Baldassarre said. These large areas of grass are not ideal for most other wildlife but are for Canada geese because they are herbivores and predominantly eat grasses. Large open spaces can also be useful to Canada geese because it allows for “a wide, unobstructed view of any approaching predators” according to allaboutbirds.org. “They just love to be out in ope grass and just munching-munching,” Baldassarre said. “That’s why they’re attracted to places like college campuses that have these big open lawns. That’s just like a breakfast buffet for geese.” Baldassarre said that although Image via Oswego Office of Communications and Marketing Press Release we do see a lot of Canada geese on Oswego Town Historian, and 1966 SUNY Oswego alumnus, George DeMass speaks with theatre faculty member Jonel Langenfeld. campus, there are not as many as

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there could be. “Oswego’s kinda lucky that we don’t have more than we do [because] they really can become a pain in the butt,” Baldassarre said. “They can be aggressive, and they’re big, and they occur in pretty large numbers, and they poop all over the place. Certain places like golf courses and other college campuses, for example, sometimes they just get blanketed with geese. You’ll just see massive, massive flocks.” There are many preventative measures people and places use to try to keep the Canada geese away, according to Baldassarre. Speakers that project loud noises and frightening sounds, strobe lights and sprinklers, sometimes equipped with motion sensors, are used to keep Canada geese away. But these methods typically only work for a little while. Once the geese realize the sounds, lights and sprinklers are not a threat, they come back and deal with them. “[Canada geese are] pretty persistent. It’s very difficult to keep them away from a particular area,” Baldassarre said. “It’s really difficult to try and manage them.” There are also dogs that people raise and train specifically to scare off geese, according to Baldassarre. “The only things that really work are very active, persistent measures like hiring a dog, for example, and having the dog come out all the time and just constantly chasing geese away.”

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It’s very common to hear people say Canadian geese, but that’s technically incorrect”

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SA DOF uses experience for future success

Gauli, enjoys challenge of position, looking forward Brandon Ladd Editor-in-Chief bladd@oswegonian.com

Sunny Gauli has had an eventful senior year at SUNY Oswego and it is just the middle of October. The Student Association Director of Finance (SA DOF) has been working hard this year to control the SA budget, while also learning lessons from class and the hard parts of his job, to prepare for his career after college. Gauli’s journey to become SA DOF follows the journey of many other student leaders here at SUNY Oswego. He came to the SUNY school as an international student from Nepal. SUNY Oswego had interested Gauli due to its accounting program and the professors that work for the School of Business. Becoming a director for SA was just something that occurred once he got to campus. “I joined accounting society my first semester,” Gauli said. “From there I started getting involved in clubs and participating in the events and activities. My junior year I got to know last year’s DOF and I was excited about what he did as director of finance. I felt

it would be really good for my resume and help me improve professionally. I helped in the spring as assistant director of finance and was like, ‘yeah, this is the work I want to do.’” Gauli finds his ascend to this position and the first two months of the school year as a journey. He has been learning lessons along the way and looks to apply those to what comes in his future. “I feel like this job has been really challenging,” Gauli said. “I feel that every person needs to get out of their comfort zone and try to do some challenging stuff. It really helps you to grow individually and as a professional as well. In the future I will be working in a team environment, meaning I need to work with a lot of people and collaborate with them successfully.” The SUNY Oswego SA is a large organization, meaning the DOF has a lot of financial decisions to make. Gauli has been adjusting to all these responsibilities and has had the support of the full-time staff of SA to help him along the way. “Main responsibility of the director of finance will be to have the budget ready in the spring,” Gauli said. “Then

we will be discussing it with the budget council and eventually voting on it. I have been getting help so far a lot from the full-time staff here working within the student association and utilizing them as a great resource. The budget process for SA requires many hours of preparation and the input and requests of all the student clubs and organizations on campus. That is only the spring responsibility for Gauli. So far, communicating with all the clubs and making sure treasury training for the treasurers of each organization was his fall focus. This has led to Gauli being in his office located at The Point in Marano Campus Center or in meetings, for 15-20 hours a week. All this work leads to trying to get a job in the coming years in finance for Gauli. He finds the experience worthwhile and looks forward to his career ambitions. “This is my fourth year [at SUNY Oswego],” Gauli said. “I am already enrolled in the five-year MBA program here at Oswego. My main aim will be to get the CPA (Certified Personal Accountant) license as soon as possible. So, after my MBA, I will apply for the CPA license and try to get it in the 2023 year hopefully.”

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SA President Takayla Beckon issued her executive report giving updates on various projects. Beckon reported that the New Organization Process has made progress and three ideas will be proposed to the executive board by Nov. 3, at which point they will be assessed. Beckon further reported that two faculty members in addition to Title IX Coordinator, Lisa Evaneski, are interested in being involved with the the Know Your Rights Campaign. A

number of clubs and organizations are interested in participating in this event as well. Lastly, Beckon reported the frustrations of students who are unable to find adequate spaces for club meetings due to various renovations around campus.

noted and asked to keep them in mind for funding. Director Nsikak Ekong reported on Direcot of Campus Life, Mike Paestella’s, email regarding clubs and organizations not updating events on LakerLife. Ekong asked senators to remind organizations to post events and activities on LakerLife.

Director Joseph Caruana provided an update on the Student Association Volunteer Ambulance Corporation, SAVAC, as they are struggling with membership and funding. SAVAC is nationally reknewed, Caruana

Guests of the Senate Dr. Mary Toale and SUNY Oswego President Deborah Stanley gave a presentation regarding an update for SA on budgeting, student population, what the SUNY system looks like, COVID-19 updates as

well as Middle States Self Study. Stanley reported that administrators are hoping to begin plans on a major student recreational center, saying that it is “long overdue.” Toale reported that the construction on Moreland and Lonis Halls is to redo a steamline to help circulate air into the buildings.

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As of Oct. 12, Oswego County has 601 active COVID-19 cases and 1,999 people in mandatory quarantine. According to the SUNY COVID-19 Case Tracker, SUNY Oswego currently has two students in quarantine and six in off-campus isolation. There have been 18 total positive cases in the past two weeks, with only one active as of Oct. 12. Stanley applauded students for getting vaccinated and for continuing to follow COVID-19 guidelines on campus. “I am proud of our students’ and employees’ diligence and commitment to keeping SUNY Oswego safe and strong,” Stanley said. It was expected that 98% of students would have completed their full vaccination series by Sept. 24, the deadline set by the college in July 2021. Multiple COVID-19 vaccination clinics were held on campus before that date to ensure everyone was easily able to comply with the mandate. In a previous email on Sept. 24,

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Abigail Conpropst Copy Editor aconpropst@oswegonian.com In extreme cases, another measure to deal with the Canada geese is to shoot them, Baldassarre said. This most commonly happens at airports, and they get legal permission to shoot the birds. Birds and planes can be very dangerous to one another. The famous “Miracle on the Hudson” plane crash in 2009 was caused after flight 1549, captained by Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, collided with a group of Canada geese, according to fieldmuseum.org and the Carolinas Aviation Museum. In terms of the Canada geese population, “It’s very easy for [it] to get out of control,” Baldassarre said. “It’s become very difficult to manage the populations.” There are fluctuations in their populations, and sometimes the amount is smaller, Baldassarre said. Wildlife managers pay close attention to their population and try to keep it under control with hunting and other regulations. But for the most part, there is an overpopulation of Canada geese. Conservation efforts such as hunting limitations, protecting wetlands, and limiting pesticides have helped all bird populations rebound, including Canada geese, Baldassarre said. But there has been a bit of an overcorrection; there were very few Canada geese, and now there are too many. As for Canada geese in Oswego, some stay all year round, including

through the winter, Baldassarre said. Migration and flying long distances can be dangerous for birds, so some go south, while others choose to “tough it out” and brave the cold and snowy Oswego winters. “A lot of birds have evolved to deal with it,” Baldassarre said. Canada geese that live in the arctic, for example, migrate south because the winter is too harsh, but some can manage the less harsh Oswego winter, although some do die over the winter months. On campus, Baldassarre said, “The best thing to do is just to ignore them and let them do their thing.” “[Canada geese] are just examples of [a] species that have really figured out how to coexist with humans,” Baldassarre said. “They also are just not afraid of humans. Maybe partly because of their large body size and [that] they’re just very aggressive birds. They just don’t have much of a fear of humans.” Baldassarre said to give Canada geese even more space if they have goslings with them, as they will be aggressive to protect them. “Give them a wide berth and just let them go by,” Baldassarre said. “Because they will fly at you, they’ll jump at you, they’ll peck at you, they’re really not scared.” As hunting and other methods of controlling the birds are not prohibited on SUNY Oswego’s campus, Baldassarre said the best thing to do is just treat them like neighbors. “You gotta sorta learn to peacefully coexist with them,” Baldassarre said. “Learn to share the campus with the geese.”

Starting Oct. 13, all spectators at indoor events located anywhere on SUNY Oswego’s campus must show a completed vaccination series or have a recent negative COVID-19 test. SUNY Oswego President Deborah Stanley shared the announcement of the new policy on Oct. 8 via email to all members of the SUNY Oswego campus and other community members. “As the cold weather approaches, the number of indoor events and activities on campus increases,” Stanley said. “This should serve as an important reminder that we must stay steadfast in our commitment to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on our campus, and take any and all actions in support of keeping everyone safe.”

Stanley announced that the mask requirements on campus would be extended “until further notice.” This mandate is still in place and will be extended to members of the public, regardless of vaccination status, for all indoor events. SUNY Oswego students who have submitted their vaccination status to the school will not have to show proof of this or have a negative test result to get into events, according to the email. They will only “need to show their valid SUNY Oswego student identification card upon entry.” Members of the community will need either “Proof of a full COVID-19 vaccination series (including the 14-day period after your last dose in the series)” or “A negative PCR test result within 72 hours of the event or a negative Antigen test within six hours of entry for the event.” “Spectators will not be granted entrance if they do not comply,” Stanley said. “Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.”

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SUNY Oswego students, faculty and staff are being encouraged to submit applications for the Grand Challenge Mini-Grants, as announced to the campus community on Oct. 13 via email. SUNY Oswego’s Grand Challenge initiative for 2021-2024 is Race, Racism and Social Justice and was announced by President Deborah Stanley on February 15, 2021. “Our next Grand Challenge effort will give Oswego students, faculty and staff a unique opportunity to address the impact that race, racism and social justice have across every aspect of our global community,” Stanley said in a press release.

According to the Grand Challenges website, the initiative “reinforces the fact that today’s solutions need to include many stakeholders across a spectrum of scholarship, creative activity and opinion.” The opportunity for students and faculty to submit projects is vast, as it is encouraged for anyone to submit “course assignments, collaborative work across disciplines, civic engagement and programming, group volunteerism, or applied learning projects that tackle race, racism and social justice issues,” according to the email and the Grand Challenges website. Student and student groups will also need a faculty or staff member to be their “Lead Applicant” in order to apply. “The application is streamlined, easy to complete, and open to ideas for local, regional, and online approaches to the topic,” the

email stated. The form consists of seven questions, three listing the names of the participants and any other faculty members involved, one describing the proposed project, one about the hoped outcome of said project, a budget summary with a list of materials and the final question asks for justification for the budget and supplies. If selected, students or staff would receive a grant from $50 to up to $350 that would be used to cover all the costs of arranging and setting up the events proposed. The deadline for the application is rolling throughout the fall semester, according to the email, and can be completed through the Grand Challenge website. Any questions about the application or the process can be emailed to the Grand Challenges Oversight Committee at diversity@oswego.edu.

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Jones work on display in Tyler Art Gallery until Nov. 14

Kailee Montross | The Oswegonian Visting artist Paul Jones of the Onondaga Nation spoke at SUNY Oswego about his work with traditional Haudenosaunee pottery.

Annika Whickham Chief Copy Editor awickham@oswegonian.com SUNY Oswego hosted visiting artist Peter Jones from the Onondaga Nation, whose work is featured in the Tyler Art Gallery, on Oct. 11 in Lanigan Hall. The event began with a land acknowledgement given by art history professor Lisa Seppi to the Native Americans as recognition that SUNY Oswego stands on land that used to belong to them. She also gave some background information about Jones and his work before he began the presentation. Jones began studying Native style pottery in 1963 at the age of 15 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. While living there, Jones sold his art at trading posts in order to make money. “I did a lot of southwestern style, I made a living from it,” Jones said. “[But] it didn’t keep me out of trouble.” In 1977 Jones moved back to his home on the Cattaraugus Reservation in upstate New York with the goal to bring Haudenosaunee, or Iroquois, pottery back to the Six Nations, the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora, because “it deserved to be brought back.” Jones began doing as much research as he could about the history of Onondaga ceramics because, “I knew more about [southwestern] native art than about my own.” He travelled “wherever they had a collection” of Iroquois pottery, including the Smithsonian, but the Rochester Museum and Science Center “had the best collection of Seneca pottery.” There, he was allowed to view and touch private collections of ceramics to feel their weight and see how they were made. Haudenosaunee ceramic forms are made using a wood firing pit and not a kiln, which most other modern pottery is fired in, and after 57 years of experience, Jones said

he went from “a 10% success rate to almost 100%.” Jones also uses traditional methods of creating his pieces including hand coiling and slab assembly. After years of working with Iroquis styles, Jones said “it’s not hard” to finish a project in a timely manner because his designs guide him. “I work very quickly as far as ceramics go,” Jones said. “I strike when the ideas [do], I can finish a piece in a day.” Most of Jones’ works are inspired by modern events and problems within both the Native community and society as a whole. He is not afraid to share his opinion on issues that are important to him and this often translates into his art. “If you don’t speak up, you won’t be heard,” Jones said. “And that’s what my pieces are: my voice.” Jones’ previous inspirations include 9/11, boarding schools for Native peoples in both the U.S. and Canada, the entrepreneurship choices of the Onondaga Nation of casinos and tobacco and the abuses of the Catholic Church on Native Americans. He also pulls from his culture and uses pottery to tell stories. The piece “Post 9-11” is on display at the National September 11th Memorial and Museum and uses imagery of planes, clouds of smoke and a screaming man. “Everything about it represents war,” Jones said. “[The smoke clouds] came out better than I could have done it intentionally. A lot of things in ceramics just work.” Another subject Jones feels strongly about is how the Onondaga Nation built casinos, gas stations and tobacco shops. “I think the problem was [that] Onondaga got involved in money making,” Jones said. “Money always wins out on these things. It can be good, it can be bad depending on how you use it.” Jones continued to say that tobacco is used in traditional Native American ceremonies, but how it is sold and why are the reasons he

does not agree with the practice. His pieces “PiggyBank,” 1994, and “Horns of a Dilemma,” 1992, symbolizes this. Some of Jones’ other art is based on Indigenous Americans’ relations with the U.S. government and how unstable they can be. “We are only as sovereign as our government allows us to be,” Jones said. “[They] can declare us not Indian anymore.” “Dialogue of Sovereignty” represents this as it depicts a Native American and U.S. government official that are back to back and both are speaking, but according to Jones “neither figure is talking to each other.” COVID-19 also inspired Jones’ work and gave him more freedom to work because he was on unemployment benefits. Without having to worry about “rent or bills,” he could focus on his art. “A lot of things were going through my head,” Jones said. “It [COVID-19] gave me time to step back and work.” Two of Jones’ pieces during the pandemic included a “medicine man” wearing a mask and a figure in a 14th century plague mask holding a coronavirus molecule. He also used horns on many of the figures because they represent evil in Iroquois culture. In the future, Jones hopes to continue teaching Iroquois pottery, particularly in areas that have no pottery. His overall goal is to see all six nations have someone who practices the traditional art form. Jones also encouraged everyone to always follow their dreams as he did,z no matter what they are. “If that is your goal, go for it,” Jones said. “Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t because you can. I’ll tell you you can.” Some of Jones’ pottery can be seen on display at Tyler Art Gallery’s “Native New York” exhibit until Nov. 14.

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Residents of freshman dorm won prizes at Lakeside Dining

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A SUNY Oswego Semester Long Service Program, Shining Waters is designed to focus on the ecological preservation of Lake Ontario and the SUNY Oswego campus. Shining Waters aims to increase the campus community's awareness on the importance of the Great Lakes and to help students become stewards to Lake Ontario and the surrounding environment. Shining Waters hosts weekly clean ups at the Rice Creek Field Station as well as along the lake shore. As a part of the Semester Long Service Program and the Community Services Student Organization, Shining Waters offers both leadership and service opportunities for students.

Those looking to be involved are asked to sign up at least two days in advance, transportation to clean up events is provided to students. Applications and more information regarding Shining Waters can be found under the Community Services Student Organization page on LakerLife. Interested students can sign up for the various clean ups by contacting shiningwaters@oswego.edu. Students are also encouraged to get in contact with the Office of Sustainability to learn about other conservation efforts and programs. The next Shining Waters clean up will be held Oct. 16 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in Lot E-1

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Kailee Montross | The Oswegonian Freshmen dorm, Johnson Hall presented an exciting night for its residents before midterm week with Casino Night.

Kylie Annable Staff Writer staff@oswegonian.com Throughout the year, each residence hall will host its own respective Laker Night for the campus and its students. Johnson Hall started these Laker Nights off with a bang with its lively Casino Night on Oct. 8. Justin Dickerson, the hall director of Johnson Hall, explained that Casino Night was a collaboration between the Johnson Hall staff and Dining Services as the large-scale event was hosted during the usual hours of late night in Lakeside Dining Hall. The Oswego Jazz Ensemble also made an appearance, serving as entertainment for the night. During the event, students would swipe in with their meal plan and be given a bag of tokens that served as “money” to play games with. If students won games, they would receive more tokens, if they lost, they would lose tokens. The available games included bingo, blackjack, roulette, texas hold’em and the money wheel, or the wheel of fortune. With their winnings, students could trade their tokens for tickets to enter a prize raffle.

Johnson Hall provided a number of prizes for students to win at Casino Night, and the winners were announced at the end of the event. Lakeside Dining Hall also provided a “special menu of light appetizers” for students to enjoy while playing games, talking to friends and listening to the music. Johnson Hall Resident Mentor Richard Pirong said that Casino Night was made to be a place for students and residents to have fun and hang out with friends in a safe space. “Our goal was to create an environment where all students were able to enjoy a night with friends in a safe and comfortable way,” Pirong said. Dickerson agreed with Pirong and said how Casino Night provided students with a safe way to have fun and hang out with friends on a weekend. “The true goal of Casino Night was to show students that on a Friday night they can have fun and stay safe, right here on our campus,” Dickerson said. “Casino Night was a large-scale program designed to encourage students to socialize positively within their own residence community.” Dickerson considered Johnson Hall’s Laker Night to be a

tremendous success, as over 250 students attended. This success, according to Dickerson and Pirong, can be attributed to the efforts and work done by the Johnson Hall Staff, Johnson Hall’s resident mentors. Both Dickerson and Pirong commented on the hard work of the Johnson Hall resident mentor staff, explaining that the success of their Laker Night relied heavily on this staff’s dedication and effort. “Casino Night was a huge success and relied on the hard work of the Johnson Hall resident mentor staff, each of whom contributed many hours to the planning, preparation and implementation of this incredible event,” Dickerson said. “I couldn't be prouder of their hard work.” Pirong said the Johnson Hall staff has a family-like bond and expressed his pride in being a part of the group. “Johnson Hall’s Laker Night was a testament to the strength and the determination of the [resident mentor] staff here in Johnson Hall,” Pirong said. “We are truly a family here in Johnson Hall and Laker Night allowed us to unite the campus and spread hope during this time. We are forever JO!”

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“Congress shall make no law ... abridging the freedom of speech or of the press.”

How has the semester been so far?

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One day at a time

Good to be back

Excited for the second half

It has been a great experience to see everyone in the community and at school once again which makes the semesster much more enjoyable than online. Having that in-person experience once again is something I am grateful for and as we move along in the semester I hope we can get even more in-person than we already are. School and extracurriculars can be a lot at times but for the most part I just take it one day at a time.

The semester so far has been pretty good. After being on campus through the heart of COVID-19, the minor changes we still have to live with, like wearing masks, are nothing compared to previous semesters. Hockey starts soon, another reminder that things are getting back to “normal.” My professors have been very understanding about mental and physical health, which makes navigating the current climate a lot easier. if the second half of the semester goes similar to the first, I am more than ready to get it going.

The semester has been a big adjustment from the online lectures and assignments to all in person. It has been a bit overwhelming but with everyone in the same position, there has been a great amount of support. I am excited to see where the rest of the semester goes and what else students will be able to accomplish.

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From my seat: The Editor-in-Chief’s Column Focus on most important tasks first, then little stuff Self-help book advice taken to heart, try to not procrastinate

Brandon Ladd Editor-in-Chief bladd@oswegonian.com It might be the most cliché way to try to regain focus, but it is time to practice “Obvious October.” Winter is coming, try to get seven to eight hours of sleep each night, try to get homework assignments done early. That kind of obvious stuff. This is the best advice I could give for the remaining 16 days of the 10th month of the year. Start each day with the most important or obvious activities on your list. You cannot move on to the remainder of your day until those activities are done. This will force you to complete the most substantial items of your day first, increasing the chances for a productive day and decreasing the chance of being overwhelmed. So, it might be worth it to start the day slower and get to your workspace first. Write out the three emails that you have been putting off. Write out notes before your class to understand the material better. Make time to sit down and just have creative time. The obvious things we want to do but for some reason we do not block off time for. The independent student newspaper of Oswego State since 1935 This falls under the strategies of Gary Keller’s 2013 book, “The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About ExWe want your thoughts on our coverage, campus and local issues, or any- traordinary Results.” In the book, Keller goes through his thing regarding the Oswego State community. strategies to focus on one thing at a time by blocking off certain Email all letters as Word attachments to opinion@oswegonian.com or mail sets of time throughout the day. submissions to 139A Campus Center, Oswego N.Y. 13126 This leads to focusing on the one thing that is most impor-

tant to your day. As Editor-in-Chief, I have tried to put Keller’s practices to work by planning out my days in blocks of time to focus on a single activity. I go to bed the night before and ask myself as I am lying in the darkness, ‘What is the one thing that needs to be done tomorrow?’ This has led to me being more focused on the crucial tasks. I would suggest doing the same for the remaining days of October to see how you like it. I will admit that I listen to my horoscope every day to begin my day. Wow, that was a lot for me to fess up to but I will continue the thought. Any good horoscope podcast will transition to talking about the relationships around you eventually. I want to do the same for this column. At this time, think about your relationships and how you could apply them to “Obvious October.” When we get stressed, we all fall short in our friendships. I am guilty when it comes to this.

I can think of so many times in college that I have had to avoid friends just because I was behind on assignments or felt that I needed to shut myself out from them until things were easier. There is a fine line between this being justified and this coming off as selfish. So, think of the one friend who you have been distant from and try to reach out to them. Try to make simple plans over the next two weeks with them. This could mean going to the Oswego Sub Shop during a two-hour gap between classes with them. Or just shoot them a text that they are doing a great job with whatever they are focusing on. Winter is coming, that is the most obvious statement of the moment in Oswego. It is the season that follows fall. That is science, fact and simple to understand. Treat yourself the same way the next two weeks. Simplify all things and focus on what is the most obvious task until Halloween.

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THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Oct. 15, 2021

Biden allows Oswego has culture, unjustly demeaned Stanley arena While town has its problems, Oswego is full of nice places illegal conflicting immigration decision John Custodio Opinion Editor jcustodio@oswegonian.com

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Logan Stolberg Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com President Joe Biden has failed when it comes to his presidency so far. It has been marked with many policy failures. With that in mind, is he as bad as former President Donald Trump, no, but at the same time, he failed to do his job as the president of the United States. One of these policy failures is the southern border crisis. Biden’s administration has yet to address the crisis at the border where there are thousands upon thousands of potential illegal immigrants coming to the southern border. Travel records have indicated Biden has never visited the border. Seriously, that is good presidential leadership? That right there is an example of awful presidential leadership that is failing so badly to fix issues in the U.S. It is completely inexcusable that Biden has never even visited the border. Even as president, Trump visited the border. Whether you like him or not, at least you can acknowledge he visited the border a couple of times rather than no times. It is also inexcusable that Vice President Kamala Harris has barely visited the border.

“That right there is an example of awful presidential leadership that is failing so badly to fix issues in the U.S.” Biden’s border crisis has been so bad that every Republican governor has written a letter to Biden except for Vermont’s GOP Governor Phil Scott. In the letter it had said, “A crisis that began at our southern border now extends beyond to every state and requires immediate action, before the situation worsens.” It says a lot about Democrat leadership across the country when almost every Republican governor has called for Biden to take care of the crisis immediately and not one Democrat governor has told Biden to fix the issue. More Democrats have recently spoken out against how the Biden administration has handled the border crisis. The question is though, why did more Democrats at the time not call out Biden for not visiting the border and taking care of the border crisis. If the Biden administration wants to tell their voters that they will solve the border crisis then they need to show it with policy and not talk. How can the border crisis be solved? By deporting anyone who comes into this country illegally and no excuses. These immigrants need to come in legally, not illegally. Immigration has been a stable part of how America has grown as a nation, but at the same time we should not be allowing anyone to come into this country illegally. If the Biden administration can fix the crisis that is going on at the southern border, then maybe they would have a better approval rating. Biden’s approval rating has dropped significantly since he took office back in January. If the Biden administration is unable in the next few years to fix the crisis at the U.S. southern border along with other issues facing America that they need to solve, then voters in 2024 will go to the polls and vote for someone better to replace the Biden administration. Biden needs to go to the southern border and try to resolve the issue there.

As far as college towns, especially SUNY college towns, go, the town of Oswego is not as bad as many make it out to be. Sure, there are a fair bit of less-than-nice people, with plenty of addicts, but that is the state of America as a whole right now. College kids, especially those who only go into town from campus to go to Dunkin’ Donuts or the bars, do not see community events or any of the nice shops and restaurants. Oswego has a lot to offer. Earlier in the semester, I covered Porchfest 2021 for The Oswegonian and it showed me some of the most beautiful houses I have seen. While many places around Oswego are run-down or skeevy, some neighborhoods are gorgeous. Between Montcalm Park and Franklin Square Park lies old Colonials and Victorianstyle houses, with stone steps surrounded by Japanese maples, accented by fantastic landscaping with native and ornamental plants. However, the average Oswego State college student would never see these. Luckily, or unluckily depending on your opinion of Oswego, I live pretty close to the center of town. I specifically go along these routes now when I run, just to see what Oswego truly looks like. While Oswego has areas dominated by chains, namely between East Ninth Street and Walmart, there are some superb shops and restaurants around. I do my best to avoid chain restaurants and coffee shops, unless deathly hungover on a Sunday when everything is closed, so my go-to for coffee is either Coffee Connection or Khepera Coffee.

Coffee Connection sits at the corner of West Second Street and Mohawk Street, and is a speakeasystyled cafe with local pastries and a massive range of coffee beans. The best part? The mother of the owner often works as the barista and brings her little dog in to hang out while she is on the clock. You will not find stuff like that at Dunkin’ or the Lake Effect Cafe in Penfield. West First and West Second Streets are where Oswego’s culture comes out. Canal Commons is home to the aforementioned Khepera Coffee, along with a quaint art gallery called Lakeside Artisans with prints and originals from local artists. I have a few postcards hung up in my house, along with a print of a fantastic loon painting. Oswego has culture. It is not some bumble-dee hick town just because it is not Long Island, which may be the target of my next “hot take.” While the pizza and bagels are admittedly not as good as other towns, Oswego has some good op-

tions. Oswego Bagelry is the best, near only, place for a cheap and good bacon-egg-and-cheese, but they do close at noon and are often sold-out by 11 a.m. Red Sun’s woodfired pizza is great, and the Cutting Board’s unique sandwiches are excellent. Oswego has good food, if one looks beyond McDonald’s or Domino’s. Besides food, Oswego’s history is immense. Wars have been fought here, as seen by Fort Ontario and the now-demolished Fort George. Holocaust refugees found sanctuary here. People are proud of their town, and they should be. Mayor Billy Barlow has done some serious work in recent years, and the people who were born and will die in this town should not be shamed by college kids from even more mediocre towns like Plainedge or Port Jefferson. My point is to be mindful of Oswego. There is more than just campus and student life, and to call every nonstudent a towny is insulting.

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Sarah Skibickyj Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com Deborah Stanley has been president at SUNY Oswego since she took office in 1997, holding that position for a total of 26 years. She announced in May that she will be retiring at the end of 2021. Over $2.4 million has been raised by donors led by the Oswego College Foundation Board to name the hockey rink in Marano Campus Center the Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Hall. According to an article on the SUNY Oswego website, the large gift of money will also be used as a fund to keep the hockey rink and convocation hall up to date. $2.4 million is a lot of money to raise and to provide for this. Giving it towards something such as keeping up with updating things in the building is a good idea. Using money to put towards something like that will benefit the community of students here on campus. It is more than just a sign on a building. Adding Stanley’s name after all she has done for the SUNY Oswego campus is not a bad idea. It is a great way to honor someone who has done a lot to benefit the SUNY Oswego campus. At first glance though of hearing this news, it seems like a lot of money for such a small thing such as a sign.

“At first glance though of hearing this it seems like a Shipping crisis is fault of Postmaster news, lot of money for such Incompetency from Postmaster General will impact holidays a small thing such as a sign.” eral Louis DeJoy, is completely Ashley Scott effects of this event in October. Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com

Christmas is a little over two months away and people are already starting to worry about how their gifts will arrive in the mail. Most people do not fully understand the complexity of the issue revolving around shipments and mail. Before doing research on the topic, I thought this was all one big issue; however, there are two main problems that only add to the headaches most Americans have regarding delays. The two issues revolve around shipping lanes and USPS. While these are two separate problems, coupled together it is infuriating that people’s packages will not arrive on time unless they order their gifts now. First, there is a backlog at the ports with cargo ships. “Container ships are crowding ports from New York to Los Angeles, where 250,000 containers are floating off the coast waiting to be unloaded,” Carter Evans said, a journalist for CBS News. Not only are the docks full, but there are not enough customs agents to inspect the goods nor are there enough truck drivers to transport the goods. Rates and procedures have already been affected by the pandemic and we will continue to see these problems as long as we are still in the pandemic. People are only starting to notice the issues now, but these problems are not new by any means. Last March, there was a six-day blockage at the Suez Canal, which is a major shipping lane, and we are still feeling the

“The congested port has been a persistent off the California coast since at least May,” Isaac Larian said, the founder and CEO of toymaker MGA Entertainment. “It’s a really, really complex set of problems that has a chain effect, and I’m afraid that this will continue for a long time.” Unfortunately, we may see these delays even after Christmas passes. Secondly, there are issues with our own domestic mailing system in the states. USPS implemented new standards for firstclass mail meaning it will take longer to receive these packages in the mail. According to KGW8, an affiliate of NBC News, “FedEx Ground continues to navigate operational challenges due to constrained labor markets, increased package volume and ongoing pandemic.” As previously mentioned, the pandemic has exacerbated these issues and as long as the pandemic is here to stay, so are the delays. To make matters worse, the CEO of USPS, Postmaster Gen-

incompetent. Attorney generals in 19 states along with Washington D.C. have filed complaints against DeJoy’s plan that “includes slower deliveries, more expensive mailing rates and reduced hours for post offices,” Jonathan Franklin said, an NPR journalist. There are numerous contributing factors to the crisis the country is facing when it comes to shipping and mailing delays. When I first heard about the crisis I thought it was all one issue, but as it turns out the problems are international and domestic. No matter where the issue comes from, the American people are the ones who suffer. Never mind Christmas presents, Portland resident Anna Gorman recounts in an article for KGW8 how it took almost one month for her to receive a package of essential items for a medical condition. The situation is not good for anyone and unfortunately the problems are here to stay for now.

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When I first heard about this, I assumed that all of the money was only going to be used to put a sign and lettering up on the building to say Stanley’s name. As students, we might not know much about what Stanley has done for the school as we go to classes, take part in extracurriculars and hang with friends and do not see her on a day to day basis but she has had quite an impact on SUNY Oswego. Someone’s knowledge of Stanley could affect their thoughts on whether or not this arena should be named after her and whether it is worth the $2.4 million. The naming of the arena had just been approved earlier last week and signs indicating the new name were put up on the side of the building outside of Marano and on the inside of the building outside the hockey rink naming it after Stanley. Overall raising $2.4 million just to name a building after Stanley does not seem like it is worth the money. It is just a building and adding a name to it for that much money seems like a lot. That being said, if the money is in fact going towards bettering the hockey rink and convocation hall like the articles say, then it seems like it is worth it because it is bettering something for the SUNY Oswego campus and community. We know Deborah Stanley as the president of this school but future students will not, so adding her name to something is a way to show her legacy and what she has done for this school for the past 26 years.

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The Lakers hit the road to face SUNY Cortland, New Paltz while trying to rebound from offensive woes Jack Perdek Sport Editor jperdek@oswegonian.com The Oswego State women’s soccer team has stumbled in recent weeks following a 5-2 start to the season and a 2-1 start to SUNYAC play. As soon as the calendar flipped to October, the schedule turned hard for the Lakers and this has resulted in four consecutive losses. Including two shutouts during that stretch and two wide-margin losses to SUNY Geneseo (4-0) and Hamilton College (3-1) in the past week on Oct. 9. and Oct. 12, respectively. The biggest problem this month for the Lakers is their inability to find the back of the net despite a good amount of shots each game. In the four games, Oswego State has totaled 34 shots but has just found the back of the net once. This is a troubling stat for any team looking to break a losing streak. It is more devastating following a positive September in which the Lakers found the back of the net 15 times on 142 shots. A day and night comparison on offense. Senior midfielder Graisa Madden acknowledges that the team has not been able to finish off the plethora of opportunities that the last four games have provided. The shift in the season and momentum will come from finishing according to the mid-field general. “Our main thing is to be able to finish our chances when we get them like scoring goals and not making bad defensive mistakes,” Madden said. “We just need to stay focused and composed in our games and I think we can pull out a couple of wins and make it to the playoffs.” Madden’s midfield teammate and fellow senior leader on the team, Liz Myers, has seen the same exact problem with finishing. She echoed what Madden said and went further in the emotion that this causes for the team and herself.

Photo provided by Oswego State Athletics Senior Grasia Madden taking a shot on goal in Oswego State women’s soccer’s 1-0 season opener victory over Cazenovia College on Sept. 1 at the Laker Turf Stadium field.

“Right now, the biggest thing we are focusing on is capitalizing on the moments we have finishing-wise,” Myers said. “We have played very well but unfortunate goals have happened against us. We know that we are a good team. We know what we are capable of. It’s frustrating we are not getting the results we are anticipating. Our frustration gives us that drive to stay positive.” Head coach Brian McGrane sees the outside looking in position of the team as an advantage at the moment going into the upcoming regular-season games. The team will have to keep a high level of competition to be successful in the upcoming fights according to their coach. “These next few games will all be very competitive,” Mc-

Grane said. “I expect our team to come out and play like we have been playing. The Cortland game has a little bit of a different meaning to it than the other schools just because of the proximity to one another. Hopefully, that brings a higher competitive edge for our game. We are all battling for playoff spots.” Two road trips remain in the season for the Lakers starting with Saturday’s Oct. 16 matchup at SUNY Cortland and then the following weekend at SUNY New Paltz and SUNY Oneonta. McGrane and the Lakers play in a tightly competitive SUNYAC conference in which they stand seventh out of ten. For them to stand a chance at the playoffs they will need to take advantage of their remaining games with SUNY Cortland placed at

third, New Paltz at fifth and SUNY Oneonta at ninth. As far as the question of his team going out there and fighting in these remaining matchups, McGrane has a lot of confidence they will be revved up to compete. “When game times hit, the players who are playing are high energy, and those on the bench have been high energy and encouraging in every game,” McGrane said. “Their energy level has been fantastic and certainly not anything we have had an issue with.” McGrane, who has been with the Lakers since March 2007, understands that a couple of bad games do not define a team. What defines them is their energy and willingness to go out there and compete at a high level. This year is nothing short

Perdek’s Corner

Around the Diamond

Jack Perdek Sports Editor jperdek@theoswegonian.com Hockey and basketball season is right at our doorstep here at Oswego State and I could not be more excited. As a sports editor here at The Oswegonian, I have had the privilege to better my knowledge of the sports teams here on campus. With fall sports entering the final stretch of their seasons, I think it is a good time to prepare for the next round of teams. Starting off with hockey, there is nothing that quite compares to the hype and anticipation that comes with Laker hockey at Oswego State. We have interviewed coaches, met the players and are now entering exhibition games. Both the men and women’s teams have a lot to prove with new rosters this season, and quite honestly I cannot wait for them to play rivalry games against Plattsburgh State and SUNY Geneseo in November. Something about this campus makes these games so enjoyable as both a writer and a fan. Winter sports make snowy SUNY Oswego a greater experience and really bring the community together. Seeing the teams, students and friends all in the same place again in Max Ziel Gymnasium and Deborah F. Stanley Arena is something I anticipate works smoothly. I hope everyone is ready to wave those white out towels once again. On the hardwood, Oswego State basketball will also catch my attention after nearly two years of off time. The last time the men’s team played was Feb. 28 and for the women Feb. 22 of 2019. Both teams lost to SUNY Brockport in late season defeats. Interviewing these teams will be very fun and I am looking forward to what they have to show in 2021.

of the same with this Oswego State group of girls. “We have played well,” McGrane said. “Despite a couple results of the games overall I think we have done well. We just did not finish our opportunities and let up a couple bad goals. Depth is a big thing for us.” Positivity can go a long way when things are not going the way you wanted them to pan out. Despite their six losses and four conference losses on the season, Myers said that this team’s skill is not a product of their overall record. “We have been playing really well despite the outcomes,” Myers said. “We feel confident in the way that we are playing, and we know we still have a couple more chances to make it into the postseason.”

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The Oswego State women’s volleyball team has not played up to their expectations to this point in the season. With the end of the regular season fast approaching, they still have a chance to make the playoffs if they can win against the lesser opponents in the conference. Coming up they have games versus SUNY Oneonta, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Potsdam and Plattsburgh State. All of these teams have struggled so far playing to either a .500 record or lower. If the Lakers can win these matchups, they could be looking at a trip to the playoffs, even after starting the season with very little success. In order for the Lakers to make a push for the playoffs, Cara Simplicio and Athlete of the Week, Georgia Farry need to continue their strong, consistent play for the rest of the season. The Oswego State men’s soccer team is also getting close to the end of the season. With a 5-3-4 record overall and a 4-1-1 record in conference play, the Lakers look to be in good shape to make the playoffs this season and possibly make a championship run. The Lakers have important SUNYAC games versus SUNY Cortland, New Paltz and SUNY Oneonta to close out their season. All three of these teams have had a lot of success this season and will also be making a run for the playoffs, so in order for the Lakers to prove they deserve to make the playoffs, they need to beat these good teams. They have played good soccer throughout the season, so they should be able to win these final games, they just need to be able to capitalize on the opportunities they create. If they are able to score on more of the opportunities in front of the goal they will be able to win these last few games and possibly have some playoff success.

Shore Report

* - Indicates NEWHL Standings #- seed clinched x- playoffs clinched e- eliminated

SUNYAC Standings

Men’s Soccer Cortland Oneonta New Paltz Oswego State Buffalo State Plattsburgh

Geneseo Fredonia Brockport Potsdam

Women’s Soccer Geneseo Plattsburgh Cortland Oswego State New Paltz Brockport Fredonia Potsdam Oneonta Buffalo State

Field Hockey

Points 12 12 12 10 3 3 0 0 1 0

Overall 10-1-1 8-1-1 9-2-0 4-2-4 8-3-0 3-6-1 4-4-2 5-6-0 4-4-1 2-7-2

Conference 4-0-0 4-0-0 4-0-0 3-0-1 1-2-0 0-3-1 1-2-0 0-3-0 0-3-0 0-4-0

Overall 8-2-0 6-2-2 5-4-1 5-2-0 4-5-1

Conference 3-0-0 3-1-0 3-1-0 2-1-0 2-2-0

Points 9 9 9 6 6

4-5-2 6-3-1 5-5-0 0-8-1 2-9-0

1-1-1 1-1-0 1-3-0 0-3-1 0-3-1

4 3 3 1 0

Conference

Streak

Overall

W11

New Paltz

8-2

2-0

Oswego State

6-5

1-1

Oneonta

2-6

1-1

Geneseo

5-6

1-1

Brockport Morrisville

6-4

0-2

3-6

0-3

Overall 14-2 8-8

Conference

Streak W9 W2

8-8 7-8 3-12 7-8 7-9

3-0 2-1 2-1 2-3 1-4 1-2

L1 L1 L3 W1 L2

1-4 0-5

L1 W1

10-5 5-7 7-10

Women’s Soccer

8 1 CAN: 2-9-1

BRK: 6-6-2 (2-2-1)

FRE: 10-8 (6-1) PAL: 9-9 (4-1)

Graisa Madden scored a goal versus Hamilton College 6 minutes into the game to give the Lakers an early 1-0 lead. She was assisted by both Elizabeth Myers and Katie Delgrosso. The goal was Madden’s 5th on the season, and the assists were Myers first and Delgrosso’s second. Unfortunately for the Lakers, the lead was lost soon after and Hamil-

Men’s Soccer Sunday, Oct. 10

Tuesday, Oct. 12

1-3 OSW: HAM:

0-1

Madden: 1 goal, 1 SOG Myers: 1 assist Delgrosso: 1 assist

BRK:

Mosher: 1 goal. 1 SOG Mutton: 1 goal, 3 SOG Polsky: 2 assists

OSW:

Stefaniw: 2 SOG Mohamed: 2 SOG Cespedes: 1 SOG Young: 1 goal Terra: 8 saves

Men’s Soccer

Field Hockey

2-1

0-6

Saturday, Oct. 9

GEN: OSW:

Tuesday, Oct. 12

Lewandowski: 1 goal Arilotta: 1 goal

OSW:

Gehnrich: 1 goal, 2 SOG Espinoza: 2 shots

NAZ:

Simzer: 2 goals, 4 SOG Romanowski: 2 goals, 2 SOG Mastracco: 1 goal, 3 SOG Ahle: 1 goal, 4 SOG Selman: 2 SOG Janes: 1 SOG

Women’s Volleyball Friday, Oct.15

7:15 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

BRK: 6-6 (1-2) OSW: 7-6 (1-2)

OSW: 7-10 (0-5) ONE: 3-14 (2-3)

Women’s Soccer

Men’s Soccer

Saturday, Oct. 16

1:00 p.m.

OSW: 5-6-0 (2-4-0) COR: 6-4-2 (4-1-1)

Saturday, Oct. 16

1:00 p.m.

COR: 11-2-1 (5-1-0) OSW: 5-3-4 (4-1-1)

Laker Athletes of the Week

W1 Brian Terra

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Around the SUNYAC Women’s Volleyball

Women’s Soccer

Friday, Oct. 15

3-0

5-0 4-1

Oswego Scoreboard

Field Hockey

11-0

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

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POT: 2-9-2 (0-6-0) BUF: 10-3 (3-2-0)

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The Oswego State men’s soccer team lost their game versus Geneseo 2-1. Its lone goal was scored by Kyle Gehnrich in the 85th minute of the game. In total, Gehnrich had 4 shots throughout the game with 2 of them being shots on goal. The Lakers in total led the game with 18 shots to Geneseo’s 13, and led in shots on goal 7-4, not being able to capitalize on the chances they were given.

Terra notched eight saves, including a few from point-blank range in the team’s 1-0 win over Brockport last Friday. Oswego was outshot 13-7 in the contest and Terra was a big reason for the team’s success. The win helped move Oswego’s SUNYAC record out to 4-0-1 and keep them near the table of the table in the standings. Terra returned to action on Saturday with a pair of saves in a 2-1 setback to Geneseo.

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Ryan Fecco of the Oswego State golf team shot a total of 164 in the teams final tournament of the fall at Nazareth. Fecco shot an 85(+13) on day one before shooting a 79(+7) on day two. When it was all said and done, Fecco ended up in 16th place while the Lakers as a whole finished in 5th place out of six teams.

Georgia Farry

Volleyball Sophmore | Hamburg, N.Y. Fa r r y l e d t he L a ke r s w i t h seven kills, three blocks and an ace as they team got back into the win column with a 3-0 sweep at Wells College last Wednesday. The Hamburg native leads the Lakers in blocks (33) and is second on the team in kills (94).

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Oswego State field hockey broke its program’s single-season goals record at 52 goals and it only took them 14 games to do so. The record was set at 46 goals back in 1982. The Lakers also broke their season total points record at 137, which was previously 127 also set in 1982. The Lakers improved their record to 7-6 in the 6-0 shutout of Nazareth, their 7th shutout of the season.

SPORTS B5 Women’s ice hockey sets their sights on season, optimistic on a fast start THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Oct. 15, 2021

Digby, Teggart and McAleer want to play their brand of hockey and take advantage of every opportunity Ben Diamond Asst. Sports Editor sports@oswegonian.com With the season just around the corner, Oswego State women’s hockey is hard at work, practicing for its first exhibition game next weekend. Head coach Mark Digby has been busy making sure his team is prepared when the season starts. He feels as though his team will be ready to go when it is time for them to get into real games after scrimmaging and a week of practice. The amount of time they have had before the season to play together has allowed them to learn more about each other and the play style that best suits the team.The preparation that needs to be done before this season is different then other seasons. It has been a long time since they have played together, and because of that, they need to work harder to get in sync with each other. Digby believes that his team will work on what is needed and will be prepared when the time comes to start the season. “I think at this point our main goal is to try and establish our identity,” Digby said. “Practices have really been about trying to get the players to play the way we want them to play … I think it is exciting to see how that translates once we get into games.” Digby needs to see how the team plays together. This Lakers squad consists of 16 freshmen and sophomores who have not played a minute of collegiate hockey. This young core needs to be able to prove themselves and show that they belong in the league. So far, Digby is happy with what he has seen. He believes that these young players are doing exactly what is expected of them, and they are meshing well with the veteran players on the roster. This team chemistry will be important when it is time for them to play meaningful games with one another.

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Junior Avery Webster (left), senior Philomena Teggart (right), on the rink for Oswego State hockey media day Sept. 22 at the Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Hall.

“From the new players, both this year’s freshman class, and last year’s freshman class, they play the style that we are hoping to play,” Digby said. “They play an up tempo game, they are pretty gritty. It’s been fun so far to watch them acclimate themselves into college practices.” Seniors Philomena Teggart and Aislinn McAleer are both important veteran leaders on the team. Even through the hiatus that did not allow them to practice or really be together at all, they both were able to keep the team in touch. They both believe that the team chemistry was already there, and that it has continued to grow as the start of the season draws near. “The vibes are good,” Teggart said. “We can see the good chemistry everytime we go out on the ice to practice, everyone is in sync.” Teggart and McAleer both know they have things they need to work on to improve on their own games as well as their team game. Teggart knows that one thing she needs to improve

on for this season is her consistency. She knows that she needs to be able to put up consistent strong numbers in order to help lead her team to success. But for McAleer it is a little different. She believes she needs to improve as a leader for her teammates. This is in order for her to continue to help teach the younger players what the standards are for this team and what they are expected to be doing. It also helps to create stronger chemistry between the players as well as helping to keep the energy up. This is an important factor in a team’s success during the season. Teggart is an important player on Digby’s squad. In 2019, Teggart was third on the team with 21 points. She had a solid nine goals and 12 assists which made her one of the main pieces on the roster. Teggart is also a part of the teams defense so for her to be a big part of the team’s offense shows off her versatility and ability to move the puck around the ice. With her being able to cover both ends of the ice,

it allows Digby to play around her strengths and create a play style that works for her, and for the rest of the team. It has been a tremendous amount of time since Digby and returning players have taken the ice and have heard their names called. In the 2019 season the Lakers 16-7-4 and 10-44 in the conference. During that season they were led by Megan Teachout who led the team in points with 29, goals with 13 and assists with 16. During that season, Digby filled the role as interim head coach of the team, so he got to know some of the players “Just being a leader on and off the ice,” McAleer said. “Making sure I’m keeping people up, and being there for people if they need me. Being a dependable person, player and leader is something I hope to achieve.” This year will be Digby’s first year as the official head coach of Oswego State women’s hockey. Originally coaching on the men’s hockey coaching staff, to move over from men’s to women’s has been easy for Digby. He-

has the experience in coaching to continue to bring success to the women’s hockey team and to the culture of Laker hockey. But also being able to coach in the newly renamed Deborah F. Stanley Arena is important to Digby as he has seen firsthand what president Stanley has done for the school. He has a lot of pride in being able to represent Oswego as the women’s hockey head coach. “It’s quite an honor,” Digby said. “I’ve been fortunate enough in my time with the men’s program to have seen firsthand the impact president Stanley has had here, and not just the facilities and the upgrades and on campus construction we get, but more so the mindset that she sets and carries through the culture of the people here. It’s such a welcoming environment, and that’s what we’ve tried to do with the program here.” The Lakers get their season started when they open up the at home on Oct. 22, versus King’s College at the Deborah F. Stanley Arena.

Volleyball on mission to stay competitive in SUNYAC gauntlet

Corbin, Carey and O’Connell keeping team focused on finishing season stong at home Brandon Ladd Editor-In-Chief bladd@oswegonian.com The Oswego State volleyball team finds itself at the bottom of the barrel in the SUNYAC standings this season. A 7-5 non-conference record has been spoiled by a 0-5 start to SUNYAC play, the only winless team in conference play out of the SUNYAC schools. Despite the sour start to conference play, the team still has nine games remaining in the month of October before the SUNYAC playoffs begin. This includes four conference games, including two home matchups this upcoming weekend, Oct. 15 versus SUNY Oneonta and Oct. 16 against SUNY New Paltz. Two teams that Oswego State played tough against in 2019, losing in four sets to SUNY New Paltz and winning in five sets over the Dragons. Head coach JJ O’Connell has remained upbeat about his team’s performance due to the heavy front-loading of the team’s conference schedule and the harsh reality that not a single starter re-

turned for this season, which created a tricky combination of inexperience and talented opponents. The tide is turning in O’Connell’s mind though, especially against lesser opponents. “We just played all the best SUNYAC teams first,” O’Connell said. “We just had our schedule front-loaded. But we competed pretty well with everybody. So, I was happy. Like I said, we are just a bit more inexperienced than everybody else, not having a returning starter. But our kids are growing up pretty quick. They are learning who has to carry the team when.” O’Connell used examples of the team’s five-set loss at SUNY Fredonia and the team’s 27-25 first set loss to Buffalo State as examples of competing at a high level, but just not being able to finish the deal. Finishing is a proven quality of experienced, winning teams and the Lakers are getting close to that point of their growth. The lessons learned and the ability to so far beat lesser non-conference teams like Wells College on Oct. 6 in straight sets are reasons for optimism despite the recent results.

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William Rogers | The Oswegonian Mckenna Corbin (#2) celebrates a kill against SUNY Canton with her teammates in their 3-0 win victory at Max Ziel Gymnasium on Sept. 18.

The team has displayed good play at the net throughout their 2021 campaign and has not hurt themselves with service errors. “I think we are still a pretty aggressive blocking team, we get a lot of hands to balls,” O’Connell said. “Which is good and in terms of our serving we have done a pretty good job of keeping balls in. We have been skirting the line of aggressive and in. We have done a nice job of getting to that point. Still, have some work to do on our blocking and on our offense. We need to score a few more points.” The scoring for the team has had to come from underclassmen, as the top two in points on the team are freshman Cara Simplicio with 133.0 and sophomore Georgia Ferry with 117.0. Five of the seven top point-getters on the team are underclassmen, with the only exceptions being juniors Emma Fiorentine and Sydney Chiffriller. Senior Dana Carey sees the team improving despite the lack of results in the win column. “The past few weeks have been tough winning-wise,” Carey said. “But we have definitely been improving every single game. We are coming together a lot more and we

are working on a whole lot of new skills. So, we are definitely improving individually but not as a team quite yet.” Carey believes that the schedule is turning in the favor of Oswego State and that the team is about to go on a run against some of the lesser teams in the SUNYAC. “We would like to win,” Carey said. “All of our future games and get into the SUNYAC playoffs. All of our younger players are definitely learning our system a lot more throughout every game. We are learning our weaknesses and where we have to improve.” Junior setter McKenna Corbin has seen a difference in the attitude of the team from the beginning of the season until now. “We are building as a team and our chemistry is way more than it was in the beginning,” Corbin said. “Our overall improvement, even though we have a lot of losses, has been getting so much better. We realize what type of team we are.” O’Connell still thinks the playoffs are a reality for his team due to an expected easier end to the season. “We could win out in the SUNYAC and get to 4-5 [in-conference] and more than likely be the five-seed

[in the SUNYAC playoffs],” O’Connell said. “All four teams are beatable, and we could certainly win all four. We need to, to get in.” The key for the Lakers, according to their head coach, is to take every game one point at a time and one set at a time. Oswego State will have a chance to go on its third winning streak of the season against SUNY Oneonta on Oct. 15, following the team’s win against Wells College in their last game. However, in order to make the SUNYAC playoffs, the team will have to win at least four of their next five games. The team has not won more than two straight games this season. The success could come from some of the harder skills to focus on individually but could propel the team. “We have been focusing on our defense, to keep things tight in the middle of the court,” O’Connell said. “Trying to hit some off-speed shots. When [our players] come to college they don’t have off-speed but we have been improving on that. Those have been some focus points we have been focusing on. Our service game has been huge for us and we have passed well.”

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Field Hockey shuts out Nazareth 6-0 as they prepare for SUNYAC teams Romanowski, DeMichael on the Lakers keys to success heading to SUNY Brockport and Suny Oneonta

Photo provided by Oswego State Athletics (From left to right) Abby Testo, Erica Scheblein and Leah Romanowski defending a penalty corner in a 1-0 overtime loss to SUNYAC opponent SUNY Geneseo on Oct. 9.

Alexander Abramovich Sports Writer sports@oswegonian.com After a massive win against Nazareth College on Tuesday, Oct. 12 the Oswego State field hockey team improved to 7-6 and snapped a four-game losing streak. The Lakers have three key SUNYAC matchups in the coming weeks and after this win, they are in a spot where they can end their season strong and make a run at the SUNYAC playoffs. The Lakers started their season off winning six of their first eight games before losing four consecutive, with three of those being decided by two goals or less. Now sitting at 7-6, they will face off against SUNYAC rivals SUNY Brockport, SUNY Oneonta and SUNY Cortland in the next two weeks. This three-game stretch is critical for the Lakers, who have a 1-2 record in conference play, but gives them a great opportunity to make up some ground.

The win against Nazareth was important for the Lakers, not only because they ended their losing streak, but also because they had a strong offensive showing after back-to-back scoreless affairs. Senior Alyssa DeMichael has her sights set on making the SUNYAC playoffs, and believes that if they can keep playing to their ability, they can reach that goal. “We know we have to keep pushing harder and harder,” DeMichael said. “It’s going to be high intensity once we get closer to qualifying.” Senior Leah Romanowski also believes that her team can reach the playoffs and that the momentum has shifted their way after the win on Oct. 12. “We’re constantly chatting about our end goal, and that’s to get to the playoffs,” Romanowski said. “The momentum definitely shifted after Nazareth, I feel like we really needed a more offensive game and I think we’re really headed in the right direction.”

The Lakers four-game losing streak was certainly a bump in the road and with three of the losses being by two goals or less, it stings even more. Now with the losing streak behind them, head coach Heather Moore said that her team can use those losses as motivation and as a way to improve as a group. “We use them as motivation, and we also use them for feedback,” Moore said. “Even though it did not go the way we wanted, there has to be something that we can take away from it and tweak as we go into our next games.” Conference games always have added intensity to them but for the Lakers, this stretch will also determine whether they reach the playoffs or not. Preparation is always important when it comes to facing an opponent and for some teams, there are different ways to prepare and study. DeMichael noted that the team practices as if they were playing against their upcoming matchup, saying they are comfortable with their style of play when the time comes.

“We watch the film for every team we play, for example, we are playing Brockport this week so we’ve been watching tape on them,” DeMichael said. “We focus on their setup, their corners and try to practice like we’re their team so it’s not new to us when we take the field.” The Lakers finish their season with three of the final four games being on the road, and for some teams that could be difficult especially when they are making a playoff run. Romanowski does not believe that it will be all that difficult and that it can actually be a way to calm their nerves before a game. “Honestly, road games are my favorite because we bring a speaker with us on the bus, we do our hair on the bus too, and in the locker room to hype us up,” Romanowski said. “I think that really gets pumped up. It’s a business trip.” DeMichael and Romanowski were both part of Moore’s first recruiting class at Oswego State. Now with them and the rest of their class heading towards

the end of their final season, emotions will certainly run high in these upcoming weeks. Games that have a lot of emotion can make teams and players want to win more than they already do, and Moore believes that her team will feel those emotions but also understand what needs to be done before the regular season concludes. “For the seniors, you definitely start to realize that the clock is running out, so you may try harder here and there,” Moore said. “But I think as a group, we understand that there’s a certain number of games that remain and we support the overall cause of continuing to win games and make the SUNYAC playoffs.” The Lakers have been stellar on defense this season, shutting opponents’ offenses down. The team has a plus 34 goal differential this season, outsourcing their opponents by a total score of 52-18. In their wins, they have outscored opponents 45-0 and the most goals they’ve conceded is four, all of these are just astonishing statistics. Moore isn’t someone who reads into statistics all that much but is aware of how strong the defense has been. “To be honest, I’m not super into statistics, what’s most important to me is seeing the progress of our defense,” Moore said. “Overall, the ability to be able to watch them play and improve every game is more important to me.” A major component of the Lakers top-notch defense has been the play of Romanowski this season. She has done not only a good job on defense but has contributed on the offensive side of things as well. Training and preparation have a major part in Romanowski’s success this season. “I’ve been training with players from the men’s and women’s national teams which has helped me with my offense and defense,” Romanowski said. “As a defender, you still have to have those offensive skills. Even just watching random people on the internet has helped me a lot to be a better defender.” The Lakers take on SUNY Brockport on Oct. 15, as they look to continue their journey to make the SUNYAC playoffs.

Men’s Tennis happy with result of fall season Good standing to close season Salerno, Schwab, motivated to keep getting better in the spring

Photos provided by Oswego State Athletics Anthony Salerno (second to bottom right), Justin Schwab (second to top right).

Logan Stolberg Sports Writer sports@oswegonian.com The Oswego State men’s tennis team is currently at 2-1 so far going into the spring. The players this year are very ecstatic and are very proud of how the season has gone for them. Earlier in the season, the team won huge matches against St. John Fisher College and Alfred University which players said improved confidence and sparked motivation. Senior Anthony Salerno is in his final undergraduate season as a member of the Oswego men’s tennis team. He and his team set expectations for themselves this year and were glad to have some payoff. Salerno and his teammate Austin Davis tallied a combined score of 16-8. “Even though I am a senior this year, I will be continuing my education with the School of Business here at Oswego to obtain my MBA,” Salerno said. “I have an

extra year of eligibility due to COVID-19 so I will be on the team for another year. In every practice and in every match that we have played I am looking to give 100% and help lead the team to not only a win but to also improve as individuals as well. I also want to personally improve my mental game which is my number one goal and want to try to stay focused, consistent and levelheaded throughout the match, which is a majority of the battle”. Salerno has been satisfied with the roster on the tennis team so far this season. “The one thing that I liked about our roster as a whole is the depth that we bring to the table in regard to skill level,” Salerno said. “Everyone from top to bottom of our ladder are within the same skill level. This gave us an advantage against other teams who might not have had as deep of a roster and that really gave us a boost to the quality of our practices.” Salerno has been very impressed with freshman Justin Schwab and how he has performed as a crucial member of

the squad. “Justin has been a spectacle to watch this fall season,” Salerno said. “He came out during our opening match and walked over his opponent in a clean victory not losing a game.” Freshman Justin Schwab said that Salerno has been a role model for him. “Yes 100%, I have always been hard on myself, and I get frustrated when I am not playing to my full capacity,” Schwab said. “But this season every single one of my teammates including my coaches helped me so much with this frustration and helped me calm down. Especially in our last two matches junior Justin Piotrowski and junior Raymond Paull, both pulled me aside and calmed me down as well as motivated me into winning the following points.” Before the season got going, Schwab was very nervous to be a collegiate tennis player but he said that over time he improved immensely. “I was very anxious and curious approaching my first college match,” Schwab said. “ I knew it was going to be a significant step up from college-level tennis. I always play better when I have better competition so playing at this level has definitely improved every aspect of my game. Our team as a whole did a great job preparing each other for the season. We all want to win so it brings a big competitive environment in practice in which I believe has helped our success this fall.” As the season progresses to the spring, Piotrowski has some expectations that he would like to see from his team. “I think most teams are going to look out for us now after the statement we made in the fall,” Schwab said. “I expect us to keep this momentum and continue to get better.” Schwab has been able to reflect on his season so far and knows a few things he can improve upon moving forward. “I’d say my strongest aspect of my game is the ability to stay in every point,” Schwab said. “I never give up on any point and fight for every hit possible. The weakest part of my game would be undoubtedly the mental part of it.”

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Brandon Ladd Editor-In-Chief bladd@oswegonian.com The Oswego State men’s soccer team is currently in a good position within the standings considering how the season started, with the team stumbling to a 1-2-4 start. Luckily for the Lakers, their playoff chances are only defined by their play in the SUNYAC and currently, the team has rebounded to sit third in the standings at 4-1-1 against conference foes. Still, that record is in jeopardy as the Lakers are set to face the three toughest teams in the conference other than themselves to finish off the regular season. With a four point edge over fifth place Buffalo State, as of now, the Lakers would host a first-round matchup against the Bengals. The team has to be able to squeeze a tie out of the next three games against SUNY Cortland, SUNY New Paltz and SUNY Oneonta to be able to clinch a playoff bid without the help of other teams. The chances of hosting a playoff game will come down to the Lakers’ ability to secure victory against the formidable teams entering Oswego State over the next two weekends. There is hope for a tie or win to occur due to the excellent play of the Lakers defense throughout the entire SUNYAC schedule, allowing only 1.00 goals per game since conference play began. The six goals against the green and gold in the SUNYAC have Oswego State ranked third overall in goals against.

The problem that could cancel that out is that the Lakers have only scored more than one goal in four of their 12 matchups this season. The team has shown flashes of offensive potential since the return of forward Slater Bushen from injury five games ago. Bushen has put three goals in the back of the net, this coming off of just 10 shots taken. Putting his shots resulting in a goal percentage at .300, the highest on the Lakers. The team also received an answered prayer off the ricochet score of forward Ryan Young in the 108 minute on Oct. 8 against SUNY Brockport, to give the Lakers a 1-0 win. Young’s goal propelled the team to 13 points in the SUNYAC standings and gave the team its fourth consecutive victory. That goal may prove vital in determining where Oswego State ends up in the playoff bracket. The goal for the men’s soccer team will be avoiding what happened in 2019 to the team over the last two weekends of the regular season; being outscored by a margin of 5-0 over its last three games, losing all three. This resulted in the team losing its home playoff game and having to travel to SUNY Cortland for the first round of the SUNYAC playoffs. A game in which the Lakers saw their season disappear on penalty kicks in a 1-1 tie, with penalty kicks going in the Red Dragons favor 6-5. Oswego State did close the 2019 regular season with three straight games on the road. This year it will be three straight at home. The standings could fluctuate heavily the next two weekends, the Lakers hope to shift them in their direction this time around.

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LAKER REVIEW

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‘No Time to Die’ satisfyingly ends Daniel Craig ‘Bond’ era Ethan Stinson Laker Review Editor estinson@oswegonian.com

Rating: The 25th installment in Eon Productions’ series of “James Bond” films, “No Time to Die” marks an end to actor Daniel Craig’s (“Knives Out”) time portraying the eponymous character. The fifth entry in the franchise to star Craig, the film concludes an overarching story which commenced with his first film as the character, “Casino Royale.” Despite some minor shortcomings, “No Time to Die” makes for an overall thrilling, emotional end to Craig’s stellar run as the iconic secret agent. Following the events of the film “Spectre,” “No Time to Die” sees James Bond come out of retirement to stop terrorist Lyutsifer Safin (Rami Malek, “Bohemian Rhapsody”) who aims to assert his will over society with a weapon capable of commiting mass genocide. Like most “Bond” films, the movie retains the tradition of fea-

turing a film-specific theme song and opening credits. Performed by Billie Eilish (“Happier Than Ever”), the song, fittingly titled “No Time to Die,” features haunting, melancholy vocals and lyrics which set a clear tone for the film. Without question, it is one of the best songs to be used as a “James Bond” theme. Though it maintains a great deal of the brooding, serious qualities of Craig’s previous “Bond” films, the movie finds time to pay homage to the camp of the series’ earlier installments. The most apparent reference is the occasional use of cheesy one-liners which, though fun tributes, create tonal inconsistencies when delivered during the film’s more tense or important moments. A more positive element of “No Time to Die” are its action sequences. Extravagant, eye-catching and unique, the fight choreography and chase scenes shown throughout the film lovingly capture the spirit of “Bond,” while also proving the series has the capability to try new things.

Image from James Bond 007 via YouTube Daniel Craig gives his final performance as James Bond in “No Time to Die.”

Despite his generic personality and motive, Safin poses enough of a threat to serve as a worthy final opponent for Craig’s Bond. An amiable performance by Malek heightens the character’s memorability, while the high stakes set by his plan contributes significantly to the overall excitement of the film. Spanning two hours and 43 minutes, one would assume that the film would drag with such a

long runtime, especially given its overall simple story. However, the film shows a shocking amount of emotional depth on top of its action, prompting significant audience investment. Complimented by solid performances and an abundance of eye candy, the film maintains a fast pace which makes it worthwhile to watch. “No Time to Die” comes with the perk of being accessible to viewers,

Since Disney is notorious for not letting anyone besides themselves use their property, many thought Sora’s inclusion was just a dream. Yet, Disney and Nintendo have come together to make this dream come true. At the same time, likely due to this protective nature, Sora’s fighting partners, Donald Duck and Goofy, were noticeably absent in the reveal trailer and gameplay footage,

as was any of the other references to any Disney creation. It was a bit disappointing that this is the case, as the Disney aspect of “Kingdom Hearts” is a great deal of what makes the game series so iconic. What does come with Sora’s inclusion is nine music tracks from the “Kingdom Hearts” games and a new stage, The Hollow Bastion. Also included is a new Spirit Board with other “Kingdom Hearts” Char-

regardless if they have seen its predecessors. Though characters such as Ernst Stavro Blofeld (Christoph Waltz “Alita: Battle Angel”) and the SPECTRE organization return from prior films, the way in which they are written into the plot provides enough context to allow viewers to gain a general understanding of who they are and what their plot relevance is. Aside from these inclusions, the film feels mostly like a standalone, and requires little knowledge of the Craig series’ overarching story to be able to watch. In a similar vein as Hugh Jackman (“Reminiscence”) as the “XMen” series’ Wolverine, Craig defied odds as James Bond. Ignoring the initial criticism surrounding his casting, he reinvented the character and went on to support a franchise for nearly 20 years, all while garnering much praise for his performance. Though his departure from the role is bittersweet, fans may find solace in the fact that his last film, “No Time to Die,” provides an exciting, memorable end to his stellar run.

‘Kingdom Hearts’ character Sora announced as ‘Smash Bros.’ fighter Jacey LaComb Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com Nintendo gave a presentation Oct. 5 to unveil DLC Challenger Pack 11 for “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.” With it came a surprise many fans had been hoping for. Among small things like new Mii costumes, fans learned who the final fighter of “Smash Ultimate” would be. As many had hoped, Sora, the protagonist of Square Enix’s iconic collaboration with Disney “Kingdom Hearts” was finally added to the roster, and will be available for download on Oct. 18. For many years, “Super Smash Bros.” only included characters from Nintendo owned properties until the third installment, “Brawl” had Solid Snake from Konami’s “Metal Gear Solid” and Sega’s Sonic The Hedgehog join the list of playable characters. Once it was made clear Nintendo was willing to work with any company’s characters, hopes were high for many fans, including “Kingdom Hearts” fans. When Cloud

Strife and Sepiroth, characters from another Square Enix property, “Final Fantasy VII” joined in “Super Smash Brothers for Wii U” and “Ultimate” respectively, hopes were even higher. The only thing between Nintendo and Sora in “Smash Brothers” was working with Disney, who shares ownership of “Kingdom Hearts” characters with Square Enix and has the final say on anything regarding the franchise.

Image from Nintendo via YouTube Prior to his reveal, Sora was one of the most sought-after characters to be included in “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.”

acters such as Kairi, Roxas and Riku. Gameplay footage reveals Sora to be a fleet-footed and combo focused character that combines sword fighting with magic; a moveset that is both at home in “Smash” and familiar to fans of “Kingdom Hearts.” He is a new fighter that is more than the “anime swordsman” many people criticise “Smash” for being rife with. Between Sora already being a long awaited addition and his strong moveset, there is no doubt he is going to become an often used character, especially among the game’s pros. Not everyone is going to be happy with this new character, especially those who were waiting for their favorite to be added, and Sora being the last is only salt in the wound. Fans of Doomguy and Waluigi simply have to give up the ghost now. But still, focusing on everything we are getting from this inclusion, is both a great win for the fans who have been hoping for this day for years and a thrilling conclusion to the “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” character roster.

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'Metroid Dread' shows series return to classic 2D style Liam McMahan Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: After many years of patience and dedication, longtime fans of Nintendo’s 2D action platformer series, “Metroid” were ecstatic to hear the announcement of the series’ fifth mainline installment at the E3 gaming convention in June of this year. Fast forward to Oct. 8, where fans were finally able to get their hands on the game, officially titled, “Metroid Dread,” exclusively on Nintendo Switch. Veteran players in particular have had high hopes, considering how series creator Yoshio Sakamoto ("Super Metroid") has had this game in the works for the past 15 years, waiting for gaming hardware that could demonstrate the core elements of fear-based gameplay in the most effective manner possible. As such, "Metroid Dread" is a masterpiece which had been hidden in the shadows of development for too long. In "Metroid Dread," players control the tried and true, intergalactic bounty hunter, Samus Aran,

Image from Nintendo via YouTube "Metroid Dread" contains cinematic cutscenes which both entertain and provide hints to players.

who is tasked with exploring a planet ominously codenamed “ZDR." On ZDR, Samus finds that the once friendly DNA capturing servant robots, known as “EMMI’s” (Extraplanetary Multiform Mobile Identifiers), have since been reprogrammed as hostile sentries for a vast, alien facility of unknown origins. After she is captured and carried to the deepest levels of this facility, it is up to Samus to traverse all the way back up to her ship before the EMMI’s and a slew of other alien monsters do her in. An emphasis of dread is further instilled through the game-

play, especially with the combative nature of the EMMI’s. Even back with the game’s original reveal trailer during E3, the massive white robots are depicted as nearly indestructible, versatile and above all, creepy. In actual gameplay, getting captured by one of these sentries means entering a quick time event cutscene that suddenly breaks the bounds of the game’s standard 2D camera angle. The game emphasizes early on how unlikely it is to escape from one of these captures, and instead encourages you to expect death. With this basis, navigating

the EMMI surveillance sections of the map feels like a modern take on the Metroidvania genre that draws dreadful inspiration from surveillance based games like "Five Nights at Freddy’s." Finally, what drives home this game’s modern innovation is without a doubt the use of cutscenes, which arguably compare to the cinematic heights of modern day sci-fi action adventure movies. However, in observing these cutscenes closely, one can see that these are not only implemented to provide action-packed spectacle-based

entertainment, but to also give the player a healthy dose of subtle gameplay education. To elaborate, the cutscenes can show off Samus utilizing the very same toolkit of actions that the player is equipped with, effectively highlighting how to go about anything from simply navigating the environment to attacking a boss’ weak point. This manner of showing tips and tricks is what allows players to feel like they can learn how to overcome their obstacles, without feeling like they are being told explicitly how to do so. Instructional delivery like this is imperative in modern gaming, especially in challenge-oriented games such as the Metroidvanias we have grown to love through many hours of strategizing and persistence. In conclusion, "Metroid Dread" is a long awaited series entry that so far holds true to the high expectations from both its creator and long-time fans. It is a game that respects the players ability to learn and explore all at once. Overall, it recognizes the modern standard of Metroidvania titles and affirms a traditional, classic interpretation of the genre at the same time.

'Sadie' makes for thrilling novel to read during Halloween season Caitlin Alicea Asst. Laker Review Editor calicea@oswegonian.com

Rating: With spooky season upon us, many are probably looking for something to keep them on the edge of their seats. Some may assume that horror is the only genre that gives off the creepiness everyone wants. However, thrillers can be just as scary with highly believable storytelling. "Sadie" by Courtney Summers is one of the most spine-chilling books to read. A little bit about Summers: she is a 35-year-old Young Adult Fiction writer based out of Canada. She is a New York Times Bestselling author for several of her novels. Some of her previous works include, “Cracked Up to Be” (2008), “All the Rage” (2015), “Please Remain Calm” (2015) and her most recent “The Project” (2021).

"Sadie" is a mystery rooted story where the protagonist, 19-year-old Sadie Hunter, is on the run while searching for her sister's killer. When her car is left abandoned with all of her personal belongings still in it and Sadie is nowhere to be found, a local journalist, West McCray, thinks nothing of it. With the mindset that kids go missing all the time, he thinks that there was no real story to be told. He sees nothing interesting enough to share on his segment about small, forgotten towns in America. Once McCray is yet again told about her case at a local gas station, he shifts his attention to the clues she leaves along the way and decides to follow towards the deepest parts of her tracks, becoming obsessed with finding her before she sinks too deep. But first, he must go back to her childhood, learning much about

Image from Courtney Summers via Instagram "Sadie" covers an array of tense subjects in murder mystery format.

her previous living situation before running away and before her sister’s murder. Driven by a reporter’s natural curiosity, McCray interviews everyone he can find whose life was touched by Sadie and finds that she leaves lasting impressions that may lead him nowhere. “Sadie” is worth all of the praise it gets for its honesty on how trauma can have a

lasting impact on a person. This book deals with lots of triggers such as pedophilia, sexual abuse, drug abuse and murder, so be careful and aware of the content this book contains. The story is told from the perspective of a woman who loses herself when she loses her sister and is fueled with urgency for revenge as she pushes through the strug-

gles of staying lost forever since she does not want to be found. The story also gives a perspective from the reporter’s point of view and his desperation to keep up with Sadie before it is too late. Sadie is not a detective in any way, nor is she a hard-trained action heroine. However, in comparison to some of the best thrillers, Summers wrote a story about an ordinary person faced with extraordinary circumstances. While the plot is enjoyable, it is the narrative approach that Summers chose to take that makes this book really shine from other YA thrillers. It offers a story that is not afraid to be brutally honest about missing cases. Summers continues to write novels that pull at readers heartstrings through the gift of writing. Her books are not ones to simply skip over. Especially for those who are fans of the thriller genre.

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‘Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania’ revives popular SEGA franchise William Rogers Creative Director wrogers@oswegonian.com

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After a 15-year drought, video game publisher SEGA has revived a dying franchise with their latest “Super Monkey Ball” game. “Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania,” released on Oct. 6, is a blast to play. The franchise has gotten the ball rerolling with this remaster of its original three games, “Super Monkey Ball,” “Super Monkey Ball 2” and “Super Monkey Ball Deluxe,” released in 2001, 2002 and 2005, respectively. The main objective of the game is to roll your monkey as fast as possible to the goal while collecting bananas along the way. Each level has a time limit and many obstacles designed to knock you off the map. Many levels feature secrets to discover and shortcuts to help you shave off previous seconds from your score.

Each of the over 300 levels has been beautifully recreated to match their originals and remastered with HD textures. It is amazing what developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio has created within the Unity game engine. “Banana Mania” does away with many disliked aspects of previous titles by returning to the core roots of the game. Motion controls and the jump button are no longer the default and may be toggled in the options menu. The jump button is also not allowed in the ranked online mode. With the all new online leaderboards, players can upload their highest scores and can even race other players’ ghosts. The revamped practice mode allows players to view their “personal record” for individual levels and can practice ones they struggle on. Story mode also returns from Super Monkey Ball 2 with all new beautifully rendered comic book styled animations and storyboards. Party mode also makes

Image from Nintendo via YouTube “Banana Mania” is a remaster of the first three “Super Monkey Ball” games.

a comeback, featuring all 12 minigames allowing up to four players to play simultaneously. Unfortunately, this mode is not available online. The base game also features a new costume system. New hats, shirts, shoes, balls and even face masks can be unlocked using currency in the shop to customize your monkeys. The game features all the main characters from the Monkey Ball series. SEGA has

also given players the ability to play as Sonic or Tails which changes the in-game bananas to rings. Extra characters and outfits are also planned to be added with Hello Kitty being the first newcomer available now for an additional $4.99. Morgana from Persona 5 is also planned to be released on Nov. 2. Although the game brings a bit of nostalgia from the originals, the new in-game

soundtrack fails to provide the same feeling, with new tracks seeming like forgettable background noise than actual music. The developers have attempted to bring back this nostalgia by giving players the ability to purchase the original soundtrack for an additional $4.99, which adds the ability to toggle between the new and original soundtracks. However, it is troubling this featured was not included in the base price. Sound design also fails in comparison to the original with sound effects of the ball really struggling to portray the movement of your character. The new voice actors for the game fall short of bringing back the feeling of the original, and one begins to miss the jeers and calls of the original voice actor Brian Mathew Uhl (“Beach Spikers”). All in all, “Banana Mania” is a step in the right direction for the franchise. By returning to its original design, SEGA has recreated a masterpiece for a whole new generation of gamers to enjoy.

‘The Manor’ awkwardly subverts horror, thriller genres Hayden Wentworth Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: “The Manor” brings a somewhat refreshing plot to the horror and thriller genres. Directed and written by Axelle Carolyn (“Soulmate”), “The Manor” takes place in an elderly home. Judith Albright (Barbara Hershey, “Insidious”) suffers from a stroke, causing her to make the decision to live in the nursing home, so her daughter, Barbara (Katie Keane, “Protecting the King”) and grandson, Josh (Nicholas Alexander, “Adam”), would not have to take care of her. Once Judith gets in her room, she sees that her roommate, Annette (Nancy Linehan Charles, “Dracula”), is not in the best of health. This makes her think that she is not suited for the home, but she stays anyway. She sees that the nurses and staff are not so care-

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“The Manor” uses horror tropes to depict real life issues such as the mistreatment of the elderly.

ful while handling the residents, especially Annette. Judith quickly makes some friends, Roland (Bruce Davison, “Willard”), Trish (Jill Larson, “All My Children”) and Ruth (Fran Bennett, “Roots: The Gift”). She confides in these new friends about her troubles, and how difficult it has been for her to settle in. During the night, Judith wakes up to see a mysterious creature lurking in her room. This frightens her, making her

press the call button for a nurse to come in. After the second night of seeing the creature, Judith is forced to go through a physical health exam that includes getting scans of her brain. The doctor at the nursing home tells Judith and her daughter that the scans reveal a diagnosis of dementia. Having to deal with her family not believing her about the creature she has been seeing, she decides to take matters into

her own hands. After trying to escape, and being forced to come back, she makes a shocking discovery that will ultimately lead her to the truth about the manor, and her friends. Overall, the film is not horrible by any means. Horror movies these days do not typically have an older protagonist, so it is interesting to see a different change of pace. Hershey delivers a compelling performance, even though the plot is a little slower

than other films. It makes sense that there is no real violence in the film, just a few jump scares here and there. It does address a real world problem: mishandling by nursing staff in a nursing home. It does happen, and although it is not the main plot of this film, it is still addressed many times. Although the film is good overall, there are still a few moments that are very cringeworthy. In the beginning, when Judith moves into the home, she goes to grab her phone off of her nightstand. A nurse quickly grabs it away from her, telling her that phones are strictly prohibited. In response, Judith says, “So much for all the exciting Insta updates I could have posted from here.” Lines like this one are just not necessary to the plot, and it makes the dialogue feel like it was forced to be modern. Other than the awkward few moments in the film, it is a good one to watch during the Halloween season, or just for a movie night in.

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New "Cold Heart" remix brings perfect blend of vocals Annika Wickham Chief Copy Editor awickham@oswegonian.com

Rating: Elton John (“Rocketman”) and Dua Lipa (“Levitating”) released “Cold Heart - Claptone Remix” on Oct. 8 as the fourth version of their duet. “Cold Heart - PNAU Remix” was released on Aug. 13, “Cold Heart - The Blessed Madonna Remix” was released on Sept. 10 and “Cold Heart - PS1 Remix” was released on Sept. 17. The two artists collaborated on the song during the pandemic when John began putting together his newest album, “The Lockdown Sessions,” which is set to have 16 tracks all featuring different artists he worked with while in isolation. Each remix is a combination of lyrics from four of John’s previous hits, “Kiss The Bride, Too Low For Zero,” “Rocketman, Honky Chateau,” “Where’s the Shoorah, Blue Moves” and “Sacrifice, Healing Hands” which are expertly cut together to form the song no one knew they needed. John’s and Lipa’s voices compliment each other throughout the songs and blend together perfectly. John starts each track singing the first verse from “Sacrifice” and transitions into the chorus which is a reprise of the lyrics from “Rocketman.” Lipa then takes the lead singing, “And I think it's gonna be a long, long time/'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find/I'm not the man they think I am at home/Oh no, no, no,” which is arguably one of John’s most famous lyrics and is easily recognizable to any music fan. The chorus ends with a piece from “Kiss The Bride” before John jumps back in for the second verse that is a reprise of the first. “Where’s the Shoorah” does not appear outright but is used more as layering for

Image from Elton John via YouTube "Cold Heart- Clapstone Remix" distinguishes itself from previous remixes with its care-free summer vibes with repetitive beats throughout.

the “Oh no, no, no” part of the chorus. Each remix uses the same vocals but puts them together with unique background music and beats, which in turn emphasizes different parts of the song and John’s and Lipa’s vocals in four ways. “PNAU Remix” has a slower overall beat compared to the other three versions, which allows for the vocals to be in the spotlight. The lyrics and assembly can be fully appreciated and understood by the listener as there are no complicated rhythms blocking them out. “PNAU Remix” was the perfect choice to introduce the collaboration because of this, as the others are sped up in comparison and use more layered tunes, which can drown out the talent of John and Lipa. The four songs that make up “Cold Heart” are more easily recognized due to the quieter beats and can be picked out even when lyrics are overlaid together. “The Blessed Madonna Remix” is very different compared to its predecessor, as it utilizes more of a club-like vibe with less focus on lyrics and more on an upbeat, dubstep style. It

completely skips the first verse and replaces it with beats and faster tunes. The only vocals for the first 45 seconds are a highly auto tuned version of John singing “cold, cold heart” a few times. John’s next line before the chorus is not even understandable due to the heavy altering of his voice. Lipa’s vocals, in contrast, are barely touched, which makes the chorus seem out of place compared to the first minute of the song. This remix of the song is definitely for those less focused on lyrics and more on sound. Any classic Elton John fan will be very disappointed with the overall lack of his presence in the song and the use of autotune on the vocals that are there. “The Blessed Madonna Remix” is on the shorter side compared to the other remixes coming in at 2:53, though it does have an extended version that is 4:34, but the added minute and a half do not add much to the song. The chorus is repeated more and John’s verses are still cut and replaced with different beats. It is pretty much the same song; the extra minute and a half do not add anything special.

“PS1 Remix” is the shortest version of the song at 2:47 and wastes no time getting into the vocals. It combines the styles of first two remixes perfectly with the emphasis on lyrics and the use of faster beats and different tunes overlaid together that compliment rather than cover the singers. The background beats are louder than in the “PNAU Remix” but because the song is shorter and uses little to no filler music between verses, it creates an impeccable overall sound. This remix also uses some piano that adds throwback feels for fans of John’s original releases, many of which include the instrument. The newest release of the song, “Claptone Remix” also uses elements similar to the other remixes but still creates its own unique sound. The beats used parallel the ones in “The Blessed Madonna Remix,” as they are quick and repetitive throughout the whole song. It does not have a drawn out introduction and begins the lyrics right away like “PS1 Remix,” though it does spread out the verses with pre and post chorus musical interludes. This version of the song is a happy

medium between all of its predecessors as it does not over or under use vocals or background music. It is the only remix to make some of the lyrics skip before the verse begins but it is done smoothly and does not take away from the singers. Overall, of the four remixes released so far, each has its own sound and takes advantage of different aspects of the beautiful vocals recorded by John and Lipa. There is a version for every type of music listener, with emphasis on lyrics or beats or both. “Claptone Remix” and “PNAU Remix” give more care-free summer vibes, while “The Blessed Madonna Remix” makes you want to get up and dance. “PS1 Remix” is perfect for those looking for a solid collaboration between two outstanding artists with an upbeat, feel good vibe. The remixes give fans a glimpse as to what John’s album will be like and what they should expect. Considering the incredible preview given by John and Lipa, everyone who heard the songs will now be counting down the days until “The Lockdown Sessions” releases on Oct. 22.

FRIDAY, Oct. 15, 2021

Crossword Puzzle

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

1. Home (Sp.) 5. NBC’s rival 8. Wood strip 12. Perfume 13. Honey producer 14. Car for hire 15. Skeleton part 16. Restored the honor of 18. Like bosom buddies 20. Beethoven work 22. Ewe’s mate 23. Unhealthy 24. Nile snake 26. Charged atom 29. Boston ___ Party 30. Stainless ___ 33. Piston’s league (abbr.) 34. Female pig 35. Pierre’s friend 36. Yuletide drink 37. Opposite of NNW

40. Debate topics 42. Make impure 46. Phone number prefix (2 wds.) 47. Absorbed by 50. Toasty 51. Twice five 52. Genesis locale 53. Sow’s chow 54. Enjoy a buffet 55. Soft drink

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1. Corn holder 2. Busy activity 3. Daughter’s husband (hyph.) 4. Boxing locale 5. Side by side 6. Electronic reminder 7. Closet wood 8. Iron setting 9. Mary’s pet

10. Skating jump 11. Ocean movement 17. Period of note 19. Depots (abbr.) 20. Perches 21. Margarine 25. Small vegetable 26. Indirect implication 27. Double-reed instrument 28. Reminds excessively 31. Distinguished 32. ___ Marie Presley 37. Postage sticker 38. Pouch 39. Act the ham 41. Pigs’ digs 42. Crows’ calls 43. Uttered 44. Roman tyrant 45. Thought 48. Newsman ___ Koppel 49. “___ Clear Day...” (2 wds.)

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