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Dr. Lewis B. O’Donnell Media Summit returns After being virtual in 2020, event comes back home Annika Wickham Chief Copy Editor awickham@oswegonian.com SUNY Oswego will host the Dr. Lewis B. O’Donnell Media Summit on Oct. 27 with a full day of inperson events planned including special sessions and a live panel in Waterman Theatre. The summit is going back to its previous model which includes both an in-person and a virtual option for students and professors who want to “tune in” to the speakers, according to Event Director Abby Czerwonka. “Going back to in-person is really just the excitement factor,” Czerwonka said. “We’re excited for students to get out of their dorm rooms and get out of their houses and join us for a full day of events.” This year, special sessions, or individual presentations by speakers, begin at 9:10 a.m. in classrooms around campus and via Zoom. There is a discussion with Chrissy

Guest, an associate professor of media, arts, sciences and studies at Ithaca College, following the other speakers before the panel begins at 3 p.m. The theme for the 2021 Media Summit was announced Sept. 13 to be “On-Demand In-Demand: Audiences and the Future of Video Streaming” which Czerwonka said has been an idea for the event for a while. “We had been talking about it for a few years,” Czerwonka said. “We originally had the idea of video streaming last year but we put that on hold because we thought the topic we had last year with COVID and the election was a bit more time sensitive.” The 2020 summit theme was “On the Frontline with the First Amendment” and took place completely virtual via Zoom. Promotions Director Sonya Kordovich said the past few events had all been about trust in the media and though that is important, there are other ideas they

wanted to focus on. “In the last couple years we kind of had the direction of mistrust and fake news,” Kordovich said. “We wanted to steer away to other topics that are relevant in the media such as … audiences and the future of video streaming.” Czerwonka said she hopes this year’s theme resonates with students because they have always been around different types of streaming technology. “The general students around my age, 18-22, we grew up in that transition into video streaming,” Czerwonka said. “We grew up with VCRs and it quickly transformed into DVDs and so we kind of saw the change of how video streaming happened and the big market it created.” She also said the theme will hopefully help prepare students going into a media field after graduation for how fast technology can change.

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‘Elsewhere’ makes debut, SUNY Oswego theater opens

Chuck Perkins | The Oswegonian Waterman Theatre has hosted several plays in the past but has not see one due to COVID-19 until now.

Abigail Connolly Managing Editor aconnolly@oswegonian.com SUNY Oswego’s first live inperson play since the onset of COVID-19 pandemic opened this week in Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre. “Elsewhere,” written by Adam Szymkowicz, follows the story of a young woman, Celia, who is afraid to leave her house. The narrative follows Celia as she attempts to figure out ways to rejoin society while relying on others to pull her out of her loneliness. SUNY Oswego professor and director of “Elsewhere,” Steven Mazzoccone, was drawn to the play because of its relevance to feelings of isolation and loneliness during the pandemic. “This is a play about a woman who is afraid to go outside and be part of the world,“ Mazzoccone said. “There’s a lot of talk and imagery in the play regarding loneliness, isolation and how that creates habits. One of the things I am curious about now is what habits have we fallen into because we were all experiencing the pandemic last year ... That, as far as story is what really connected with me.” Categorized as a “dark comedy,” “Elsewhere,” takes some of the universal feelings of pandemic life and uses them in a humourous and enlightening way throughout the play. Senior creative writing

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and applied mathematics major, Andrew Buyea, landed the role of Teddy, an unsuspecting delivery driver that fell into Celia’s world of loneliness. Buyea said that the role was both challenging and humorous for him. “My character is where a lot of the comedy comes form,” Buyea said. “My character is not smart ... I think I went in with a serious take on stuff and had to quickly learn ‘Oh no, my character is not the serious one,’ everyone else’s character is the serious one, I am just there to be good.” Over the course of two months, the cast and crew of “Elsewhere” spent a great deal of time learning and adapting to their roles in the play. The dark comedy is also an abstract play that holds a number of subtle stage directions, lines and actions. Buyea said that this was a challenge for the cast to work through. “For the play as a whole, I would say there are probably a lot of little things people might not pick up on,” Buyea said. “We did table work for like two weeks, literally just reading the play and talking about it ... We learned a lot of cool things. Even the director, after a month into the play realized why we were doing something and would say ‘Oh I didn’t realize that line is as funny as it is until now.’”

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Music series back at SUNY Oswego campus

Artswego Concert Nick and Julia entertains students

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“Nick and Julia: The Start of Something Big,” SUNY Oswego’s live event marked the first in-person music series of the season on Oct. 13 in Sheldon Ballroom during the ongoing pandemic. In terms of performing during COVID-19, Ziobro said, “Virtual concerts became the norm for a while.” For over a year, Central New York natives Nick Ziobro and Julia Goodwin had been unable to work in theaters and clubs. Ziobro spent time during COVID-19 “working as an elementary school substitute teacher.” This is something Ziobro never thought he would be able to do, and found it enjoyable. Robert Ackerman, usher of the concert and senior music major at SUNY Oswego, said that this concert was one of the first in-person ARTSwego concerts since spring 2020. Last year “all of the concerts were online” and the quality of those concerts could be subpar, Ackerman said. “Some of those performances had terrible audio quality or bad design for an online concert,” Ackerman said. In addition, the ushering was impacted by the pandemic. Ackerman, as well as the other ushers, were “tasked with scanning tickets and helping attendees scan the virtual program instead of handing out programs.” The tickets were scannable QR codes, audience members got bracelets to prove they were safe from COVID-19, and those at the Sheldon Ballroom wore masks as another safety precaution. Although ushering was very different, it was not much more difficult, Ackerman said. He said older generations were not as fond of or as well-versed in the change to a digital

program. While programs with the explanations of the performers are not necessarily needed for the audience to enjoy the show. Ackerman said he ultimately thinks that people will conform to the new technology, or “learn to live without the advantages that the [advancements in technology] bring.” “It was only a small number of attendees who had any sort of adverse reaction to the use of QR codes,” Ackerman said. Ziobro and Goodwin’s performance at SUNY Oswego was the first SUNY school they performed at together. They have performed together, and previously all over the world. “We’ve performed in various clubs and theaters in NYC, such as Birdland, Feinstein’s at 54 Below, Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center,” Ziobro said. “We’ve also worked with different symphonies across the country, like Symphoria, the Naples Philharmonic, the Pasadena Pops and so much more.” Due to the ongoing pandemic, more opportunities to perform will be available. Ziobro and Goodwin worked with Rob Auler, SUNY Oswego’s piano and music professor, with Symphoria, (Central New York’s Professional Orchestra) earlier this year. At Symphoria, Ziobro and Goodwin performed. Since the regular conductor was unable to make the show due to quarantine, Auler served as the music director, conducting and playing from the piano as Ziobro and Goodwin sang with orchestral accompaniment. “It was a true highlight to work with such talented and incredible people,” Auler said and asked Goodwin and Ziobro to perform here at SUNY Oswego. While Goodwin and Ziobro perform all over the country and all over the world, they are “from CNY [Central New York] and have roots here,” Auler said. Although Ziobro is currently living in NYC, he was still excited to “return home to CNY” and Goodwin, according to Auler, still lives in the area.

“With COVID and travel difficulties, one huge focus was finding artists with local ties to make COVID logistics much easier,” Auler said. Goodwin and Ziobro “met doing community theater in Syracuse” when they were about 11 and 13 years old. It was a few years later when they decided to put together their own show. They both toured and performed with Michael Feinstein, Ziobro said. In fact, Ziobro’s biggest inspiration is Feinstein himself. “His passion for preserving the Great American Songbook for future generations is so admirable,” Ziobro said. “I would love to continue to work as a performer and preserve this music and style for generations to come,” explained Ziobro. “I love everything from jazz, rock, pop, Indie and R&B,” Ziobro said. Ziobro and Goodwin performed a majority of songs from the Great American Songbook at the concert, some of which include: “It’s Too Late,” a Sammy Davis Jr. Medley, “Feeling Good,” “I Won’t Dance,” “The Start of Something Big” and many more classic and jazzy songs. Moreover, Ziobro came up with an album seven years ago called “A Lot of Livin To Do” featuring many Great American Songbook standards. Overall, the concert had “far more attendees than a typical pre-COVID concert,” according to Ackerman. “The fact that they had to bring out more chairs is a hopeful sign that people are still very much interested in seeing live musical performances,” Ackerman said. Although SUNY Oswego does not typically have the same people back the next year in light of featuring other performers, Auler said he would love to work with Goodwin and Ziobro again. In the end, he and Goodwin, according to Ziobro himself, “ had such a blast! Thanks for having such a great time with us!”

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Julia Goodwin and Nick Ziobro both have been featured on the popular television show America’s Got Talent.

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During the Executive Reports, SA President Takayla Beckon reassured the senate over a recent email sent out concerning organizations and the use of LakerLife. The email stated that if any SA funded organization fails to post all programs, events and activities held will see that reflected in the organization’s budget for the upcoming year. Student leaders who have questions regarding the us of LakerLife are en-

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Director confirmations occurred for the Director of Finance, Sunny Gauli, the Director of SAPB, Aiden Burns, the Director of Public Relations and Photography, Eurokah Sejour, and the Director of Public Relations, Jessica Burnett. Each confirmation was met with a vote of 10-0-0.

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‘80s ice skating event offers free activity

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SAPB plans to hold two more free events this fall

Kailee Montross | The Oswegonian SAPB hosted a themed ice skating event for all SUNY Oswego students in the DEB on Oct. 17, students did not have to pay admission. Image via Oswego Media Summit Twitter

Annika Wickham Chief Copy Editor awickham@oswegonian.com The panelists for the Media Summit will be presenting on their experiences in a professional setting. The panel for this year includes Guest Renard Jenkins, vice president of content transmission and production technology for Warner Media; Jamie Duemo, media and entertainment business development leader for Amazon Web Services; and Frank Palumbo, vice president of a local television station and a 1983 SUNY Oswego graduate. The panel will be moderated by Justin Dobrow, a 2017 graduate and supervisor of program operations for NBC Universal, and will answer pre-submitted questions from students. Having all the questions before the event begins is one change that was continued from last year’s virtual session. After the event, students will have the opportunity to meet with other SUNY Oswego alumni who are attending as career connectors. Career connectors are alumni who have graduated in the past 10 years and currently work in the media industry. Some career connectors for this year include Travis Clark, class of 2017 alum and a senior media reporter for Insider; Geselle Martinez, class of 2017 alum who currently works as a stage manager for CBS Mornings; Matt Stone of the class of 2015, a segment producer at Good Morning America/ABC News; and Imani

Cruz, class of 2017, now a talent, casting and series development assistant for MTV Networks. Gab Candela, the career connectors coordinator, said she is most looking forward to this portion of the event because it is what originally inspired her to become a public relations major. “[I’m so excited] to meet the panelists and career connectors because we haven’t had an in-person summit in two years,” Candela said. “I remember the day of my first year that I did it, [the] whole day was just so exciting and rewarding, that’s when I really figured out I wanted to major in PR, was from the Media Summit.” As coordinator, Candela works closely with the alumni as she contacts and manages each one. She began reaching out to potential speakers two weeks ago and will personally escort one of them around campus during the day of the Media Summit. “Since I’m on the e-board, we are all ambassadors for either career connectors or panelists,” Candela said. Kordovich said she is most excited about this portion of the day because the connectors come from different fields and have a wide range of experiences. “There are some really cool people who are SUNY Oswego alumni,” Kordovich said. “It will be so nice to meet them and hear about their positions and possibly connect with them after I graduate in May.” The career connectors networking event will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Tyler Hall Lobby. A complete schedule for the day can be found on the Media Summit website.

Annika Wickham Chief Copy Editor awickham@oswegonian.com SUNY Oswego Student Association Planning Board (SAPB) hosted ‘80s Ice Skating on Oct. 17 in the Deborah Stanley Arena & Convocation Hall. The event was open to all SUNY Oswego students, faculty and staff with no fees from 5:30-7:30 p.m. SAPB is planning to have two more free events like this in the coming weeks, according to Skate Shop Manager Tim Graber. Graber said before SAPB requested the themed skate, the only special open skates were for holidays like Valentine’s Day or Halloween. He also said he loves the free sessions be-

cause they are an “easy, casual event” and hopes to see more in the future. Open skate typically costs $1 for admission and $3 for skate rentals for all SUNY Oswego students. SAPB paid for admission of students and any skate rentals at the ‘80s open skate and will pay for the next two events as well. “Skating is one of the only events students have to pay for on campus,” Graber said. Graber said even though he does not know the theme for the other open skates that will be put on by SAPB, the plan is for a movie to be played on the scoreboard above the ice. The next events are planned for Oct. 24 and Oct. 31 at the same time as the first.

Due to COVID-19, all participants who come to the themed events or any skating activities, including open skate, skate and shoot or figure skating skills development, must wear a mask at all times and show their SUNY Oswego ID. Further, all open skate events will not be open to the general public until further notice, according to the SUNY Oswego website. The list of all skating-related events can be found on the Campus Life portion of the SUNY Oswego website under Skate Shop Services. Other free SAPB sponsored events have been confirmed through the SUNY Oswego events calendar, but the theme has not yet been announced.

Campus hosts first publishing festival

The festival hopes to be held annually, begins Oct. 29

Image via SUNY Oswego SUNY Oswego will have its first annual Publishing Festival, which is hosted and promoted by professsor Juliet Giglio and other students.

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SUNY Oswego will host its first annual Publishing Festival Oct. 29. Organized by Associate Professor Juliet Giglio of the English and creative writing department. Giglio, accompanied by a number of students, are currently working to promote the event and plan to make it engaging and useful to students with the interest of attending. The idea was thought of back in 2019 right before the pandemic crushed its chances for it to happen that year. “Two years ago I started to think that we needed a special event for students to learn more about the publishing industry and how to get jobs in that field,” Giglio said. “We have many successful alumni in the publishing field and I had a feeling that they might love the chance to come up to Oswego so that they could visit their

alma mater and give back.” On campus, there are many events for students with interests in sports, music and art, but not anything for writers who want to learn about the realities of the publishing industry. That is when Giglio came up with the idea to host a publishing festival. “The first two people that I contacted [was] Imani Gary ‘15 and Susan Velazquez Colman’s ‘16 [who] jumped at the opportunity to help out. I also reached out to my daughter, Sabrina Taitz who is a literary agent at WME and she got on board.” Gary is the marketing manager at Berkley, an imprint at Penguin Random House and Colman’s ‘16 is a junior agent at a boutique literary agency. Back in March 2020, the pandemic hit hard on a lot of things and it left many students and staff losing hope on things going back to the familiar norm of college life. However, 18 months later, the idea for the publishing festival had not yet died out and was brought up again. “I ran into Nira [Sapkota, se-

nior in the Creative Writing minor] in the hallway of the Campus Center in early September and she asked me if we’d try to run the Publishing Festival this Fall,” Giglio said. “Her enthusiasm got me excited. My creative writing colleagues were also very supportive and encouraging. I quickly got all my sponsors back on board.” While she was able to get Gary and Velazquez back on board, she had to find a new third panelist since her daughter is now pregnant. Taylor Rondestvedt, assistant editor at Simon & Schuster, will be the third and final panelist for the event. “This is a very important event for those in any field. We have three guest speakers, two of which are Oswego alumni, to talk to us and answer questions we may have about publishing.” For writers, editors or others simply interested in seeing what the event is about, the event runs from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Campus Center in the Auditorium room 132.

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Nicole Rose has begun independent research on echo location

Kailee Montross | The Oswegonian Sagot holds a little brown bat, the most common bat species found in New York, to demonstrate proper handling techniques like wearing gloves.

John Custodio Opinion Editor jcustodio@oswegonian.com SUNY Oswego senior Nicole Rose has started her independent research on bat echolocation and the effects of anthropogenic, or human-made, sound on bat behavior. Rose’s research is overseen by professor Maria Sagot, who holds a Ph.D in biological sciences from Louisiana State University and has over a dozen research articles published with most on bats. Bats use echolocation to navigate and find insects to feed on, reflecting sound waves off of surfaces that bounce back and form an image for the bat. Sagot said many anthropogenic sounds like cars produce sounds at the same frequencies as bats, which can interfere with bat navigation. This might make bat navigation less accurate or efficient, which can be devastating for animals that need fine-tuned systems with little room for error. “One of the things that some species have shown is that they are able to modify the frequencies they are calling to avoid the interference with human noises,” Sagot said. Sagot continued, saying that different bats may more or less adapt to humans depending on how well they can handle sound. “We know that some species are very, very sensitive to humans and they are completely avoiding them, living in the woods and you would never find them living in neighborhoods or cities,” Sagot said. “But there are some that are able to live close to humans, they roost in houses, they roost in buildings and un-

‘ELSEWHERE’ from COVER The play marks the first in-person production on SUNY Oswego’s Campus since the fall 2019 production of “The Fantasticks.” This means a lot for both the SUNY Oswego community and the surrounding area. Mazzoccone said this change felt fulfilling and exciting. “It feels really good,” Mazzoccone said. “It’s exciting for the students to get back on stage and for our tech students to do work that is being featured in a really broad and awesome way. Our job in theatres is to tell stories and we use the format of the theatre space, having a large audience, to tell the story in an effective way to as many people as we can.” The focus on COVID-19 protocol and safety was not lost on the crew and careful consideration was taken to ensure the safety of both cast members and the audience. A safety protocol officer from the United States Theatre Technicians Department for College Groups assisted the faculty and staff of the SUNY Oswego drama department to determine what safety measures needed to be taken. The cast was required to get

der bridges and stuff like that with a lot of noises.” Sagot said the current idea is that the species that live close to humans are the ones that can adapt their calls to live near humans. The goal of the study is to find what species can live near humans, and find the patterns in the echolocation calls that are modified to work around anthropogenic sound interference. “So what we’re looking at is how the length and frequency changes between the echolocation calls in urban populations,” Rose said. “And we’re seeing how that differs from bat calls in more rural areas or more forested areas.” Calls are recorded from 5 p.m. until they get enough samples, with no definite end time in the evening. Rose and students helping with the research use active and passive recording systems. Active recording means researchers listen for calls in areas that they know bats are, and record when they are seen flying around. Passive recording means the researchers leave a recorder for an extended period of time and record calls with no humans around. For the forested population of bats, Rose records at Rice Creek. For urban populations, bats are recorded in residential areas of Oswego, and in Syracuse as well. “If you know of anyone that has bats in their house, tell them to email us because we’re trying to get a wide range of calls,” Rose said. “Just to see how they differ between locations and if the calls in Oswego differ from the ones in Syracuse, and how they differ from the ones in forested populations.” Rose is also practicing handling bats using a trapping tactic called mist netting. A thin net is strung across a body of water, like Rice Creek, and at dusk bats are caught flying through.

Under the supervision of Sagot, Rose and other students practice using the right handling protocols such as wearing biteproof gloves and gently handling the animal. Rose’s project will continue through the fall and spring semesters, and she would like to continue researching postgraduate. The end goal is to get the research published in a scientific journal. Four students work regularly alongside Rose, registering the project as directed research credits. Ten other students join for mist netting to gain field experience and build resumes, according to Rose. After graduation, Rose wants to work in conservation and rehabilitation, and wants to focus working on mammals. “I always thought I would work with large mammals, but here I am working with small mammals,” Rose said. “I am definitely open to keep working with bats because they are really important, one of the most important organisms that can pollinate so it’s really critical that there are a lot of people working towards conserving bats.” Rose has worked on research projects since her freshman year, in the fall of 2018. She started working alongside Sagot in her sophomore year, but assisted Sagot in 2018 with flying squirrel research. Rose wants people to know that bats are an important order of mammals, and they fill important roles in the ecosystem as pollinators and insectivores. She says bats are often misunderstood and do not deserve the reputation as vermin. If you or someone you know has bats roosting in your house, email nrose3@oswego.edu or maria.sagot@oswego.edu.

COVID-19 tested weekly, regardless of vaccination status, and produce a negative test result. Audience members and crew members are required to wear masks for the duration of the production. As per SUNY Oswego guidelines, any attendees must produce proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test in order to attend campus events. Only actors are permitted to be unmasked during the production. Prior to the week of opening nigh, the entire cast remained masked. Masks were removed for the final few rehearsals so cast members could rehearse in similar conditions to the real performances. Buyea said this was an adjustment from the beginning of rehearsals when the cast was fully masked. “I haven’t seen my co-stars facial expressions and they haven’t seen my facial expressions,” Buyea said. “I feel like a lot of acting is in the face ... there were lines where no one laughed before, but then my mask came off and I made faces and people started laughing a lot more.” The cast, consisting of Buyea as “Teddy,” Katy Hartzell as “Celia,” Taelor Pittman as “Amanda,” Philip Jones as “Teddy’s Understudy,” Sabrina Taylor as “Ce-

lia’s Understudy,” Shy Sims as “Amanda’s Understudy,” Rachel Leotta as “Celia Shadow #1” and Natalie Griffin as “Celia Shadow #2” performed with ease during the show preview on Wednesday with very few hiccups to sort through before opening night. Buyea said he has high hopes for attendance and the rest of the performances. “I hope more people come,” Buyea said. “The preview went OK, if that’s the base line I think it can only get better from here.” “Elsewhere” will have four more performances with 7:30 p.m. curtains on Oct. 22, 23 and 24 and a 2 p.m. matinee performance on Oct. 23. Evening shows will feature a post-show “talkback” with members of the cast and crew lead by the Dramaturgy team. “Elsewhere” is strongly encouraged for audiences 18 years of age or older and has mild trigger warnings for toxic relationships, violence and references to mental health. The play also features scenes with murder, drugs, death and kissing. Tickets for “Elsewhere” are available via tickets.oswego.edu and are free for SUNY Oswego students and $10 for faculty, staff and the general public. The Waterman Theatre is located inside Tyler Hall on the SUNY Oswego campus.

The theatre department’s presentation of “Elsewhere” will continue through, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.

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The SUNY Oswego campus is seeking help from the public in advance of a planned tree-planting effort at 10 a.m. on Oct. 23. This is part of a local effort to restore the Centennial Arboretum. In 1961, the Centennial Arboretum was dedicated to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the founding of the Oswego Primary Teachers' Training School created by Edward Austin Sheldon. This school would eventually become what is now known as SUNY Oswego. Southeast of Lonis-Moreland Hall on the corner of Washington Boulevard and Sheldon Avenue, a redwood tree and several other specimen trees were planted. The donations of over 70 community and college patrons including businesses, labor unions and service organizations made this possible. A large brass plaque marks the occasion on the east wall of Moreland Hall, when it was among the first

residence halls and one of only a handful of college buildings. As part of an effort to restore the arboretum, SUNY Oswego's Rice Creek Field Station and Sustainability Office, in collaboration with the Oswego Tree Stewards, are asking anyone from the college staff, alumni and the Oswego community who has information about the Centennial Arboretum to share it with the Centennial Arboretum Committee. They are hoping people will share any memories, photographs or documentation regarding the Centennial Arboretum by contacting Kate Spector at katherine.spector@oswego.edu. The Centennial Arboretum Project is currently reviewing the site. This process includes identifying trees to plant to repopulate and resurrect the Centennial Arboretum. Any organization that is interested in participating in the project can email Spector. Community participants interested in volunteering with the Oswego Tree Stewards should email Phil MacArthur at philnjune67@gmail. com or call 315-532-0909. The rain date for planting, if necessary, is 10 a.m. on Oct. 24.

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Tomas Rodriguez Assistant News Editor trodriguez@oswegonian.com Life has been a journey for Desiree Vila of Spain, a Tokyo 2020 Paralympian who will be an exchange student at SUNY Oswego this spring. Vila began practicing gymnastics at a very young age. She used to compete in the sport of acrobatic gymnastics, where she was once named to the Spanish national team. Then, an incident during a routine workout in 2015 landed her in the hospital. She was there for four days until doctors realized one of her arteries was obstructed as a result of the incident, putting her life at risk. That was followed by an instance of medical negligence that led to the amputation of her right leg. During those six months, she had been relying on crutches and a wheelchair. Then, she began walking with her prosthetic. “At that time, I considered beginning a new chapter through adaptive sport,” Vila said. “I remember watching the opening ceremony for the Rio 2016 Paralympics on TV and watching my then soon-to-be teammates compete with their prosthetics and wheelchairs. I was fascinated.” Then, Vila switched sports from gymnastics to track In order to accomplish her goal, Vila first had to learn how to run with a running blade, a special prosthetic worn by Paralympic athletes, or paraathletes, on the track.

“I learned how to run on my own in my hometown in Galicia,” Vila said. “Then I moved to England and began running on the treadmill at a local gym.” That stop on British soil landed her later in Malta, where she continued making progress on her tourism degree. There, she met another para-athlete who encouraged her to go to the track. Eventually, she learned about the opportunities housed at the Madrid High-Performance Center, where the Spanish Sports Council and the Spanish Olympic and Paralympic committees are located, and moved to Madrid, Spain to continue with her training at the high-performance center, where she has lived for the past four years. Since then, Vila has clinched several Spanish national titles, as well as having qualified for the European and World Championships. She also holds the national records for both of her main events. “Switching sports like that was hard for two reasons. On one hand, gymnastics has nothing to do with track, and on the other hand my injury was sustained while training,” Vila said. “When I began training for track, I was very afraid of sustaining a new injury. I was psychologically traumatized if I fell or broke my other leg. I realized I had to work with a sports psychologist.” Vila had been attending a psychologist, mainly to help her accept her new life after suffering the amputation. “Now it was different, because it was about accepting the fact that I can be an athlete

again, but I have to overcome that fear of suffering an injury,” Vila said. “The fact that it happened to me does not mean that I will suffer an injury in track as well.” Vila said her aunt Tania Bargiela was “a huge stepping stone” in her recovery process. “It was very hard. Since she was a little girl, Desi was always very active; when she found the sport she loved, she gave it her all like she does now,” Bargiela said. “We can’t live in the past, but rather reinvent ourselves and fight, and find new goals to continue on with life. This is a journey and one has to live it as he or she wants.” As Vila began competing in her new athletic life, she set the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics as her main goal. Then, in February of 2020, Vila suffered yet another injury training for long jump. At that time, she had to bring her training to a stall and resumed briefly right before a national lockdown was declared for all of Spain in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing the high-performance center to close indefinitely. “Sport stripped me from one leg, but has given me so much more,” Vila said. “I always try to focus on all the good that sport has given me. I would not have been able to compete at the Olympics through gymnastics, because the type of gymnastics I competed in was not an Olympic sport.” Vila placed sixth in the women’s long jump event in the T63 class for above-theknee amputees at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

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What has been the biggest struggle this semester?

One day at a time

Good to be back

Excited for the second half

Personally the biggest struggle for me has been learning how to balance all of my responsibilities. This semester I have taken on the role of copy editor at The Oswegonian and secretary for the men’s club scocer team, and with my crazy class load on top of that, it is safe to say I have thrown myself into the deep end. However, as the semester goes on, I am slowly finding my groove and to be honest, I would rather be busy as opposed to locked up in my dorm room like last fall semester.

I personally got really used to waking up 10 minutes before class and hopping in the Zoom calls from the comfort of my bed. Having to physically go to class feels so unnecessary. I miss being able to take breaks whenever I wanted to.

The biggest struggle for me this semester has been getting back into the grove of in-person college. After only having one “normal” semester in the fall 2019, though fully masked and with one class online, I have enjoyed being with my peers again. Between classes, working at The Oswegonian during the week and taking dance classes with Del Sarte Dance Club, it was been stressful managing everything after such a long break, but I would not trade it for the world.

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From my seat: The Editor-in-Chief’s Column Praise given to WNYO, WTOP for hockey coverage Winter is nearly in Oswego as semester reaches midpoint

Brandon Ladd Editor-in-Chief bladd@oswegonian.com Graupel is the technical term for it, it is the phenomenon of rain being crystallized in the atmosphere and falling as ice pellets because of the intense cooling caused by high-level winds. Us upstate New Yorkers just call that sleet, it happens quite often. Including this week in Oswego, winter is looming on the small port city located next to a massive and menacing lake. Winter means that hockey season is here and a lot of us got the first taste of it this past weekend, when the Oswego State Lakers played Utica College on Oct. 16. The game was just an exhibition but it symbolized the beginning of a new season for so many around the Oswego State community. Two groups deserving a shout-out are the sports departments of WTOP-10 and WNYO 88.9 fm, the student-ran television and radio groups on the SUNY Oswego campus. After months of anticipation for the biggest Oswego community sport to come back to the Deborah F. Stanley Arena and Convocation Hall, the night was finally here. What WNYO The independent student newspaper of Oswego State since 1935 and WTOP did was impressive but overall it was a night of recognition for the two organizations. It took a copious amount We want your thoughts on our coverage, campus and local issues, or any- of preparation for the two three hour broadcasts to go as well as thing regarding the Oswego State community. they have. The congratulation has to go Email all letters as Word attachments to opinion@oswegonian.com or mail to the two Sports Directors of submissions to 139A Campus Center, Oswego N.Y. 13126 the clubs, Aaron Valentino and Brian Rudman.

Valentino and Rudman stepped up to the occasion for an event that the entire Oswego community had an eye on. The stream of the WTOP broadcast of the hockey game had 1,200 unique views as of the day after the game. WNYO, will not have its numbers immediately but has had a proven audience in the past. Alumni traveled hundreds of miles in order to witness the game and the atmosphere that only Oswego State men’s hockey can bring. The school has good sports teams across the board but the atmosphere that comes with men’s hockey makes it completely stand-out. It brings a smile to my face to think about the freshmen and sophomores that got to witness their first game inside the 3,000 seat arena. Lucky for them, the atmosphere will only continue to turn up. I witnessed first hand how the dial turns up throughout the season when I covered the team for WNYO my

sophomore year. To stick to the trend of my past few columns, I will share my favorite locations around the area from this past week. If you have time to explore this week and try something new, take a look at these spots. The best spot being a combination of the pizza and chocolate milk, that is available at almost any time of the day at Byrne Dairy. I finally tried the pizza and it is by far the best slice I have had in Oswego. A close second was the pier walk located at the Fair Haven State Park, where I enjoyed a lazy stroll out into Lake Ontario. The walk was easy and the wind hit my face with ferocity, as only the brisk western breeze off the Great Lake can. If you enjoy the wind, make sure to check out this space. A mixed bag this week but that is the way I have seen it from my seat. The weeks are starting to turn and burn, grab the little moments when you can.

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Minimum Spencer’s Hot Takes: Hockey team logos Return to wage must Joined by Abigail Conpropst, NHL team logos are ranked normal not increase possible Spencer Bates and Abigail Conpropst Copy Editors sbates@oswegonian.com

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Thomas Clark Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com As Americans are finishing the war against COVID-19 pandemic, a new war seems to be heating up. As those in the media would call it, “Striketober” is making itself out to be more than just phase. Workers across the nation are starting to go on strike; as more than 10,000 workers from John Deere, a company known for its manufacturing of farm machinery and industrialized equipment, are starting to go on strike due to their contract disputes. Workers from John Deere are not alone in this fight, as more than 24,000 health care workers at Kaiser Permanente and about 60,000 workers for Hollywood and another couple thousand workers for Kellogg and Nabisco, as workers are demanding more from their bosses. Chuck Browning, vice president and director of the United Auto Worker’s Agricultural Implement Department said, “Our members at John Deere strike for the ability to earn a decent living, retire with dignity and establish fair work rules, and he is right; workers rights need to be met.” Corporations as well as politicians need to be held accountable for their shortcomings when it comes to taking care of the American workforce. The current federal minimum wage is $7.25, and while some corporations pay over this amount, it is still not enough. tThe solution is right in front of us and that is to increase the federal minimum wage immediately.

This week, I am joined by Abigail Conpropst, fellow copyeditor and another hot taker to rank the best and worst National Hockey League logos. Through much discussion and deliberation, this is our ranking. We will not tolerate any slander with this list; what we say is final and we will not be swayed. Like the tier list regarding the logos of the teams in the NFL, we are not considering team history, nor current performance. This is irrelevant and we are only concerned with the logos and how great or utterly terrible they are. That said, our most solid opinion is that the Arizona Coyotes have the best logo in all of the NHL, maybe in all of sports. Known as the “Kachina,” the Coyotes logo is a breath of fresh air. The original design, jagged edges and Southwestern-inspired color scheme work brilliantly together, juxtaposing it to many of the corporate-type sports logos we commonly see. Ranking second in our conjoined list is the Minnesota Wild. Combining the ferocious look of the black bear head and the image of the wilderness, the Wild have found the perfect middle ground with this logo. The stream and star of the scene being incorporated into the shape of the animals is a fantastic look. Similar to the Coyotes, the Wild logo is unique with a non-corporate look that makes for a refreshing sports

team logo. Rounding out our top three logos is the San Jose Sharks. San Jose’s logo does a good job of incorporating hockey elements and the teams namesake without being boring. The logo could just be a shark fin, but instead, it is a bloodthirsty shark taking a bite out of a hockey stick. Fun! Now to start off our list of the bottom three logos in the NHL. Third worst belongs to the Montreal Canadiens. Let us be bluntly honest, the logo is a toilet seat. Why the Canadiens and other sports teams with the letter C as their logo feel the need to elongate the letter is beyond us. It looks terrible. Also, the H in the middle of the logo makes the whole thing look messy. Sure, the H may stand for hockey, but is it necessary if it

makes the rest of the logo look so much worse? It is pointless. And to be honest, the logo is too plain and has the potential to be so much better. The second to worst logo belongs to the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings logo would be better for a baseball team as it is literally a home plate with the letters LA inside it and a stock image of a crown. I cannot get over how terrible the crown looks. It would be more fitting for Dairy Queen or Burger King. The logo is way too blocky and frankly, it makes us sick. Lastly, the worst NHL logo is the Chicago Blackhawks. Need we say more? It is disrespectful and offensive, change it. These are our opinions and we will not be swayed. We challenge anyone to prove us otherwise.

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Immigrants make this country great

“The solution is right in front of us Illegal immigrants are not evil and process must be easier and that is to increase John Custodio American ancestors. This is the land gal” immigrants and the removal of of immigrants, and it was originally, them is the removal of the heart of Editor the federal minimum Opinion this country. and still is, taken by force. jcustodio@oswegonian.com The process of naturalization In the opinion article on imwage immediately.” migration published last week, the can take years, and people do not Earlier this year a $15 an hour minimum wage by 2025 was discussed and I fully believe this is a needed first step into fixing the problems that exist within the American workforce, as workers are struggling to make ends meet but corporations keep getting wealthier by the second. A $15 per hour minimum wage is a needed reform, as it would not only improve the workers of America by putting more money in their pockets, especially women and minorities that are disproportionately underpaid, but a higher wage would also improve those at the top as well, since extra money would be used to pay off rent, car payments, household expenses and other material goods sold and produced by those at the top. This is not just the only way, it is a popular way too, according to a Pew Research Center poll; 62% of Americans support a $15 federal minimum wage, and those 38% who oppose, a large majority (71%) agree that the minimum wage should be increased but less than the $15 proposed. This proposal is also strongly supported by lower income workers at 72%, and is even supported by close to half of Republicans who traditionally oppose a higher minimum wage at 46%, well above the national average and wealthier Republicans. It is time for the government to listen up and help our workers put away their picket signs, and help their demands be met for their hard work and take the first step in increasing their wages.

On Oct. 15, the opinion section of The Oswegonian included an article chastising President Joe Biden’s response to potential immigrants coming through the United StatesMexico border. As the son of a hispanic immigrant, with my father being from Portugal, I cannot disagree more with the opinions voiced about immigrants. I am lucky, having an incredible amount of privilege as my name is “John Francis” and nobody could guess I am “technically” hispanic, but others are not so lucky. My family was lucky enough to get visas in the 1980s, but others are not so lucky. My point is immigration to this country is rooted in sheer luck and that is not how it should be. The term “illegal immigrants” and the association with Mexico has been rooted in a racist and xenophobic history since the birth of Mexico. The United States government has always been at odds against our southern neighbor going back to the Mexican-American War, which was fought over slavery and NOT over any “just” causes, to now over immigration. The culture of individualism and exclusionary patriotism has been a plague on America since its creation. Immigrants traveling from South and Central America are not looking to destroy the United States, they are looking to join it. People must have the right to search for a better life, and immigration is one of the best ways. Less than 2% of the modern U.S. population is indigineous, and out of that 2% I would think it would be hard to find anyone that is 100% indigineous with no non-indigenous

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author said every illegal immigrant must be deported. That is one of the most damaging ideas I have heard in some time. I work in a seasonal tourist town that relies heavily on international workers, here on visas, to keep the town afloat during the summer because our actual population is so low. I know many of these people overstay their visas, and I am still friends with some that are here illegally. These are some of the hardest workers I have ever had the pleasure of knowing, working some of the worst jobs I have seen. One coworker will work at a breakfast restaurant from 6 a.m. to noon, then work at another restaurant from 1:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. or 4 a.m. This man was exploited by another restaurant owner who gave him a loan, and forced him to work it off while adding an extreme amount of interest every week. He could not say anything because he would be deported. America is built on the backs of “ille-

have years. I agree with Stolberg’s immigration article that Biden’s immigration regulations are wrong, but I think they are not lenient enough. Biden is reinstating former President Donald Trump’s “Stay in Mexico” order that forces asylum-seekers to stay in Mexico until their immigration hearings. Mexico wants the hearings to take less than six months, but people cannot wait six months to immigrate. A conservative immigration system will destroy lives and is directly antithetical to the American dream. Immigrants, both legal and illegal, make America great. The immigration system is incredibly flawed, and if people want to move to America, let them. If you believe the people applying for asylum or green cards are the ones stealing jobs, that citizens already do not want to work, or are bringing in drugs and crime, please leave your hometown and or take a world awareness course.

Photo from Flickr The border wall between Arizona and Sonora, Mexico, shows the similarities between the two.

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are here, and they are here to stay. Gina Kolata reminds us of this in her “New York Times” article, “Past Pandemics Remind Us Covid Will Be an Era, Not a Crisis That Fades.” “The lingering psychological shock of having lived in prolonged fear of severe illness, isolation and painful death takes long to fade,” Kolata said. She is right. The world is still in a state of caution and confusion and on a large scale, there are still a lot of unanswered questions. “Should I travel?,” “Is this really over?,” and “Am I safe now?,” are paired with guidances, booster shots and changing travel restrictions. Despite the fact that vaccines are widely available and accessible across the U.S., COVID-19 cases continue to devastate large numbers, with a seven-day average of 83,576 new cases. Everyone wants to pretend the pandemic is over. Ever since March 2020, the world has been reaching toward a “return to normalcy.” It is time to realize that that return is not possible. The irreversible damage has been done and the only thing to do is accept the fact that we are living in the “era” of COVID-19.

“It is time to take things one day at a time and acknowledge this era for what it is, the COVID-19 era.” That is a tough pill to swallow. So difficult that it seems as though we are refusing to acknowledge the true state of things, moving full speed ahead, grasping for something that is not there. Take for example this semester, classes are back in person, sporting events are happening and extracurriculars are back in full swing. While none of these are inherently negative, it has been an overwhelming adjustment from the three isolated, online semesters students have been used too. The Oswegonian’s opinion editor, John Custodio asked, “How has the semester been so far?” for his staff question. Sports Editor, Jack Perdek, responded saying that things have been overwhelming. “School and extracurriculars can be a lot at times,” Perdek said. “But for the most part I just take it one day at a time.” Perdek brings up an important reminder. Sometimes the only way to get through things is to take it one day at a time. Instead of running around at top speed grasping for the “normal” lives that we once led, it is time to pause and focus on the present. While we may be unable to control the state of the world, we are at least able to control how we react and adapt to the world around us. COVID-19 is not over. Cases may be lower than in previous months, the vaccine maybe more widely available now, but the human spirit has been impacted more than we could imagine. It is time to take things one day at a time and acknowledge this era for what it is, the COVID-19 era.

B B33 SPORTS Field hockey with chance to enter SUNYAC playoffs this weekend THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Oct. 22, 2021

Mostracco and the Lakers look to take advantage win at SUNY Brockport and solidify post-season position Jack Perek Sports Editor jperdek@oswegonian.com The Oswego State field hockey team is preparing for the opportunity to seal their SUNYAC playoff spot on Oct. 23 at SUNY Oneonta. In a four-seed playoff bracket, the Lakers stand in fourth place and have gotten there by finishing games in the overtime period. On Oct. 9, Oswego State battled for 60 minutes and was crushed on a penalty shoot scored in double overtime by SUNY Geneseo. Since then they have retaliated with a shutout win against Nazareth College and a shootout 4-3 victory Tuesday against SUNY Brockport. In light of this two-game win streak, junior Kaitlyn Mostracco has been a vital piece for the Lakers coming into this home stretch of games. Against SUNY Brockport she shot the ball through the net with 16 seconds left in regulation leading them into overtime. “My 1v1 went well even though I kind of messed it up a little,” Mostracco said. “But then I ended up scoring, also I knew Erica [Schebleim] had us set for that overtime once it went to the shootout, I knew our goalie was going to take us through it.” Junior from Bayville NY, Scheblein was stellar in the net for the Lakers tying Kristen Buckley of the 1990 Oswego State Field Hockey Team, for ninth in program history for single-game saves record. Those 26 saves were essential for Oswego State to come out of this SUNYAC matchup with a win and Scheblein was just happy to be a part of it. “It was a pretty incredible game,” Scheblein said. “Especially when we went into triple overtime. It was good to keep my composure the whole entire time and every time the ball came down I knew my teammates would trust me.” Composure is a big piece of the puzzle for a playoff run for the Lakers and head coach Heather Moore knows this in her experience. Moore was satisfied with the fight her team showed against SUNY Brockport and how it paid off in the shootout. “I’m thankful that they didn’t

Photo provided by Oswego State Athletics Senior Alyssa DeMichael who scored her sixth goal of the season playing near the net in Oswego State’s 4-3 double overtime shootout victory at SUNY Brockport .

give up and waited until the last 16 seconds to tie it up,” Moore said. “It showed a lot of grit and resiliency, during the overtimes I know it can be difficult in 77 minutes because you have to run a lot. But I think that they managed the game well and when we got into the shootout I think they were relentless and were not trying to lose. It felt like we were never going to lose at that point.” Moore was thrilled with her goaltender’s performance against SUNY Brockport and credits her contributions as a large reason the Lakers came out with a mark in the win column. “I am really proud of her,” Moore said. “She played out of her mind in that Brockport game, she kept us in it for a lot of the shots they had. There were some tricky shots and she made some exceptional saves.”

This upcoming Saturday, the Lakers will need a lot of that grit as they hope to match up well against SUNY Oneonta on the road. The Red Dragons sit two spots below Oswego State in the conference but will be looking to turn the tide in their first matchup against the Lakers. Moore said that whenever these two teams match up it gets very competitive as both teams share similar qualities. “Obviously SUNYAC games are very competitive,” Moore said. “I think they also have a never quit mentality, they always show up for the Oswego game so it’s always a battle between us. Since this one’s so important I think everyone’s going to show up ready to play. Looking at this matchup, record-setting Scheblein has a close eye on this crucial game and is confident in how the teams will

compare on Saturday. “We’re better at spreading the field and our passing is much stronger than theirs,” Scheblein said. “I think we are going to come out stronger and faster.” Her teammate, Mostracco, is also ready for this chance at a win against SUNY Oneonta and knows a win will be a huge mental boost for the Lakers. “I think we are all very excited,” Mostracco said. “We know that if we win that we will be in the SUNYAC’s, and we have not done that in a long time. I think the win over Brockport really helped motivate us, and with Oneonta coming up I think we have a good head going into it. If we win this one then we will be in a good spot mentally, I think that we’re already in a good spot, but with a win we will be ready

for the postseason.” It has been an up and down season thus far for Oswego State, coming out of the gate with four straight wins and then losing four times in a row later on in the season. Now after winning a tight game against SUNY Brockport, the Lakers will look to take advantage of a shot at the SUNYAC final four. Moore said she is looking forward to the final stretch of this season and coaching in such a pivotal game. “I think they’re excited and ready to compete,” Moore said. “And we’re grateful for the opportunity. For Oswego State’s Scheblein, she is comfortable taking the role of a fourth place team and said this field hockey squad can meet their goals. “I think we’re going to be the underdogs of this season.”

Ryan Fecco and Josh Keinz battle in the Empire 8 Tournament

Lakers take on Utica College’s Kienz at annual tournament, reminisce about end of fall season

Photo provided by Oswego State Athletics Senior Ryan Fecco hitting off the tee in his 79 (+7) performance in Oswego State’s final tournement of the fall against Nazareth College in Oswego State Golf’s fifth out of six finish Irondequoit CC, Rochester, NY.

Logan Stolberg Sports Writer sports@oswegonian.com The Oswego State men’s golf team had a strong fall season with two first-place tournaments and one secondplace tournament. Senior Ryan Fecco has had a successful season this year after the previous one was shortened due to COVID-19. Fecco especially did well in the Empire 8 Fall Championships tying with Utica College’s Josh Kienz with a score of 154. Coach Mike Howard was very impressed with Fecco’s performance against someone who he has battled for a couple of years. “Ryan has been at his heels for the last couple of years, especially at the championships,” Howard said. “Right now, they are tied, which is exciting going into the spring. I would like to see Ryan get over that hurdle

and claim an individual title. It is a good rivalry between the two, they are both friendly with it. They enjoy playing against each other.” Fecco said that he could have performed a lot better in the tie to Kienz, but he said he has room for improvement. “He had me in the back nine of this year’s tournament and then I ended up getting the lead with a few holes to go but I made a mess of the last hole and hit it in the water,” Fecco said. “I love the competition, it brings out the best in people and I am very excited for the spring against him.” During the Empire 8 Fall Championships, there was a lot of rain that affected the tournament. Despite the gruesome conditions, Fecco said that there is still a job to get done. “I think it is important to suck it up and understand that everyone has to play in the bad

weather,” Fecco said. “I think it is important to mentally block it out. Physically you must play different, you cannot let it affect you.” Fecco said his team views him as a role model on the golf course and he likes it that way. “I had played pretty good in the conference tournament,” Fecco said. “I want to play better to lead the way for the rest of them. I feel like a lot of the guys look up to me to pace the score for our team and do the best out there and let them follow suit. When I do not play good this year it is kind of tougher for them because they look to me as a basis. I really want to help them out on the golf course because many of them have not been on the golf course.” As the team looks towards the offseason, Howard understands what his team’s goals are so they can improve next season. Howard said there is a lot

of offseason work that needs to be put in before they return in the spring. “There is a long stretch between seasons,” Howard said. “How we work indoors in February and March will determine the success we will have in April because the weather conditions are going to prevent us from being outside everyday like we were in the fall.” Howard would also like to see his team get in better physical shape before the season resumes in April. Howard believes that if his team can achieve this then they can stay ahead during the last couple holes of the match. “We got in better shape physically because throughout the fall most of our events we had faltered through at the end of the last five, six [or] seven holes,” Howard said. “When you play competitive golf, you have to be Rogers Oswegonian zonedWilliam in like that.| The You have to

make sure your physical conditions are there because it’s a tough go mentally.” Howard and Fecco pride themselves on preparation in the offseason to put themselves in position to compete come spring time. “Definitely working out like coach said [will help us improve],” Fecco said. “Getting our bodies right and making sure that we have our winter practices indoors in February and March. That we can practice hard and practice the right way to make sure we can come out of the offseason with the right mentality. The season starts quickly in the beginning of April. We are not going to get many rounds outside before then, so we are going to have to practice harder and be ready to go.” The Oswego State men’s golf team’s next tournament is on April 3 at Hershey Country Club in Pennsylvania.

Shore Report

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

SUNYAC Standings

Men’s Soccer Cortland-X New Paltz-X Oneonta-X

Buffalo State Oswego State

Plattsburgh

Geneseo Brockport Fredonia-e Potsdam-e

Women’s Soccer Geneseo-X Plattsburgh-X Cortland-X Fredonia-X New Paltz-X Brockport Oswego State Potsdam-e Oneonta-e

Buffalo State-e

Field Hockey

Points 18 18 16 13 13 10 9 6 3 0

Overall 12-2-1 11-3-1 9-2-2 11-4-1 5-4-4 7-7-1 7-6-2 6-6-1 6-9-0 2-11-2

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

Overall 11-2-1 10-3-2 7-4-2 9-5-2 6-5-2

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

Points 19 18 16 13 13

7-7-2 5-7-0 6-8-1 1-10-1 3-13-0

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

10 6 6 4 0

Conference

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Overall

Cortland-X

13-1

4-1

Geneseo

10-4

3-1

Oswego State Brockport

8-6

2-2

6-7

1-3

Oneonta Morrisville-e

2-10

1-3

3-10

0-5

Overall 18-3 11-8

Conference

Streak L1 W4

14-6 10-10 10-10 4-15 8-11

W4 W1 L2 L1 L2

8-14

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

5-9 8-12

1-6 0-7

L3 W1

2 1 GEN: 11-2-1 (6-0-1) PLAT: 10-3-2 (6-2-0)

3-0 Aronson: 2 SOG, 1 Goal Ruggiero: 2 SOG, 2 Goals Terra: 0 SOG, 0 SA

Sabatelle: 1 goal. 1 SOG Rodrigues: 1 goal, 1 SOG O’Shea: 1 AST

OSW:

Gehnrich: 1 SOG Terra: 7 saves

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Field Hockey

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4-3(Shootout)

Tuesday, Oct. 19

Van auken: 17 AST, 7 Digs Decosse: 8 Kills

OSW:

DeMichael: 1 goal, 2 SOG Mastracco: 2 goals, 1 AST Scheblein: 26 Saves

Farry: 11 Kills, 1 Block Fiorentine: 7 Kills

BRK:

Thowe: 6 SOG, 1 AST Mello: 11 SOG, 2 Goals

CAZ: OSW:

Tuesday, Oct. 19

Men’s Hockey Pre-season Saturday, Oct. 23

1:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m

OSW: 0-0 (0-0) CAN: 0-0 (0-0)

Women’s Soccer

Men’s Soccer

Friday, Oct. 22

3:00 p.m.

NPZ: 11-3-1 (6-1-0) OSW: 5-4-4 (4-2-1)

Laker Athletes of the Week

W1 Nathan Couse

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Erica Sheblein saved a season high 26 shots to tie Kristen Buckley of the 1990 field hockey team for ninth in program history for the single game saves record. Sheblein’s performance in goal helped lead the Lakers to a crucial 4-3 conference victory over Brockport. The Lakers record on the season is now 8-6 with two more critical games coming up before the end of the regular season against Oneonta and Cortland.

OSW:

Men’s Soccer

Delgrosso: 3 SOG Riodan: 1 Goal, 1 SOG Reed: 1 AST

OSW: 5-7-0 (2-5-0) NPZ: 6-5-2 (4-2-1)

Men’s Soccer

GEN: 10-4 (3-1) KEU: 4-8 (1-4)

1-2(OT)

Friday, Oct. 22

Field Hockey 1

Saturday, Oct. 16

ONY: 2-9 (1-3) OSW: 8-6 (2-2)

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Women’s Soccer

Saturday, Oct. 23

4-0

7-0 6-1

Oswego Scoreboard

Field Hockey

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GEN: 7-6-2 (3-4-0) PLAT: 7-7-1 (3-4-1)

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In the Oswego State golf team’s final tournament of the fall they came in 5th place out of 6 teams. The Lakers finished with a final score of 666 which was 90 over par. Ryan Fecco had a solid day two shooting a 79 (+7). Jake Owens was also solid shooting an 81 (+9) on the second day of the event. The Lakers now have the winter off to work and prepare themselves for the spring portion of their season.

Leah Romanowski

Men’s Soccer Senior | Bay Shore, N.Y.

Field Hockey Senior | Swoyersville PA.

Cou se f i n ished i n t he top half of the 120-runner field that featured Div ision I tea ms from Canisius, St. Bonaventure, Robe r t M o r r i s a n d Ni a g a r a . T he C a m i l lu s nat ive averaged 5:4 8 per mile on the 8k course to finish in fifty-eighth and a time of 28:46.2. Couse has been the top f i n isher for each of t he tea m’s first five meets.

Romanowski scored a pair of goals and helped anchor a defense that shut down Nazareth in a 6-0 home win. The Lakers improved to 7-6 and broke their program’s single-season goal record, previously set at 46 goals in 1982. They also shattered their total points in a season record (137), previously set at 127, also in 1982.

The Oswego State men’s hockey team had 16 total penalty minutes in their 6-4 loss versus Utica. It was a hard fought game for the Lakers as they had stayed in the game for the most part but were unable to retake the lead after Utica took a 5-3 lead in the second period. The Lakers next exhibition game is versus SUNY Canton Saturday night.

The Oswego State women’s volleyball team swept Cazenovia College 3-0 earning their eighth win of the season. The Lakers led the match in kills with 45 versus Cazenovia’s 18. They were led by Georgia Farry’s team high 11 kills followed by Emma Fiorentine with seven and Cara Simplicio with six. Next for the Lakers are two important SUNYAC conference matchups versus Potsdam and Plattsburgh.

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Travis Hyde on his team’s win over University of Rhode Island and split games with Canasius College Jack Perdek Sports Editor jperdek@oswegonian.com Oswego State club hockey is riding high after a 3-1 performance the past two weekends. The team has found themselves the beneficiary of three of their last four matchups, sweeping Kent State University and splitting games with Canisius College. Last weekend the Lakers played well despite thirdperiod struggles on Oct. 15 and retaliated with a 9-4 victory against Canisius College with 59 shots on goal. Head coach Travis Hyde was thrilled to see his team play on the road for the first time this season and attributed their success to solid work on every phase of the ice. “The team came together and played a complete weekend defensively, offensively and systematically,” Hyde said. “We knew Kent was going to struggle a bit against our speed and structure so we wanted to be disciplined in our game and it paid off. Adversity in the beginning of the year tends to set for some really solid learning experiences, including having a bit more discipline.” After losing their first two games of the year, the Lakers now sit at 3-3 going into their homestand against Lehigh University. There is a lot of excitement coming from this roster in the first six games but Hyde knows that this team can stay disciplined if they keep focus. “Our biggest issue has been absorbing our emotions when we face small amounts of adversity at a point in the game,” Hyde said. “The few losses we have had this year, quick goals or bad calls have haunted us. This week, we have learned we can’t afford to take any shifts off, and have to keep our foot on the gas for the entire game while working hard off the puck so we can win our battles and stay out of the box.”

Alexis Fragapane | The Oswegonian Oswego State ACHA club hockey’s Trevor Jruban (left) finding the puck for the Lakers in their 9-4 victory over Canisius College in the Deborah F. Stanley Arena on Oct. 16.

Goaltender for the Lakers Alex Gallose has been a longterm member of the team and has seen it all. He prides himself on being a leader for this team and being a huge asset in the net. “Playing on the team for what’s now five years, I think I take a decent amount of responsibility in trying to help prepare the guys in the locker room for how ACHA hockey is played,” Gallows said. “A lot of guys come in and have their own perception of what they think club hockey is like so it’s definitely a learning curve from day one.” In game one against Canisius College, the Lakers led into the third period and then gave up three straight goals in a minute and thirty seconds. “Those three goals against Canisius go back to breakdowns,” Gallose said. “Our biggest issue this year has been not being able to play a full 60 minutes and we lost that game in a minute and a half despite playing really good hockey for 58 minutes. I know my capabilities and reputation so I’m

hard on myself because we have high expectations as a team and I want to do everything I possibly can to help us meet our goals.” When forward Trevor Jubran came in as a freshman he had already had the privilege of playing with Gallose. Now as a junior, he knows just as well as previous teams how much of a role Gallose plays for this team. “Gallose has been the backbone of this hockey team,” Jubran said. “We wanna play for him going into his fifth year, we wanna give him a shot to receive the glory he deserves. It’s always good to know you got him back there in the net, you feel a lot more comfortable as a player and he can save every single shot that he can see.” The key to hitting a solid win streak for the Lakers from Jubran’s perspective is to stay consistent. He said there is a lot of room for improvement on the team and they are getting close to where they want to be on the ice. “As a team, we have been pretty good at keeping the energy high,” Jubran said. “We have

had ups and downs as a team, sometimes we aren’t consistent enough which can happen but when we beat Canisius 9-4 that was our version of consistency. That is when our team plays best when we are consistent and play 60 full minutes.” Among the leaders on this Lakers team, Hyde has big expectations for his forward Jubran. Even though he has seen good things from Jubran, Hyde knows that he can still hit his peak as a player. “Jubran is one of those guys that helps to keep team morale high,” Hyde said. “He loves to push guys’ buttons and crack smiles, but when it comes to business, he is as serious as anyone. He is a lead-by-example type of player who will do anything for the team. Trevor has made an impact in almost every game this season, but Trevor and I both know he has another level that he is still working to achieve that will have an even larger impact on the success of this team.” With Lehigh University com-

ing into town, the Lakers will have an opportunity to capitalize on small mistakes and transfer their hard work into this weekend. Gallows’s experience gives him an idea of how they can steal a couple of games at home. “We’re constantly working to improve in practice,” Gallose said. “Learning opposing teams’ systems at film and tweaking the little things is huge and that’s no different for this weekend against Lehigh. We know we’re a better team than our record shows and Lehigh’s just another test for us to prove that.” Jubran said that this will be an exciting matchup for the team and an interesting experience for himself to see some new faces on the other side of the ice on Oct. 22-23. “It’s cool to play an out-ofconference team like them that I have never played before,” Jubran said. “It is gonna be fun and something where we can keep practicing consistency and playing with discipline, just trying to play as a team and try to go for another sweep.”

Lakers’ volleyball looking to bounce back after weeks of losses McConnell, Corbin and Carey see positivity in next seven matches for team after rough patch

William Rogers | The Oswegonian Mckenna Corbin (#2), Sydney Chiffriller (#16), Emma Fiorentine (#8) and Gerogia Farry (#13) and teammates celebrate a kill against SUNY Brockport in a 0-3 defeat at the Max Zielle Gymnasium on Oct. 2.

Trina Catterson Sports Writer sports@oswegonian.com The Oswego State volleyball team has lost their fight to grab a spot in the SUNYAC playoffs. Following their loss to SUNY Oneonta on Oct. 15 and their loss to SUNY New Paltz on Oct. 16, the Lakers now sit at a conference record of 0-7. Despite the Lakers tough season thus far, the team still has six games remaining. The next two games are conference matchups against SUNY Potsdam and Plattsburgh State, both teams sitting low in the SUNYAC standings. In 2019, Oswego State defeated both Plattsburgh State and SUNY Potsdam, winning in three sets against the Cardinals and five sets against the Bears. Head coach for the Oswego State volleyball team JJ O’Connell expressed his gratitude towards his team and their performance. After their Friday game against SUNY Oneonta that resulted in a loss, O’Connell decided to honor his senior players by putting an all-senior starting lineup on the court. “I was really proud of the team and the way they fought,” O’Connell said. “We knew we

were eliminated after the Friday match and we came up really great against New Paltz. We didn’t let the loss from Friday affect us. We just threw our senior lineup out there and they still put up a fight against a pretty good New Paltz team. I was thrilled with how they played, and I expect the same thing in our upcoming matches when we go up against Potsdam and Plattsburgh.” Although there will not be a postseason for the Lakers, O’Connell still has some goals for the rest of the games left to play. The next tournament for the team is the Learfield IMG College Director’s Cup, where teams will receive more points for placing higher up in their division. In the 2018- 2019 season, SUNY Oswego placed 128th out of 338 Division III teams. O’Connell emphasizes his goal is to move up in the standings even if it is just moving up a few places. “If we finish tenth verses eighth, that’s a big difference for the department,” O’Connell said. “There are still some goals to fight for well as well as trying to get back to .500 which is more than possible.” The game Oct. 16 was senior night for the Oswego Lakers. Dana Carey, the Monroe native is one of the Lakers graduating

this upcoming spring semester. The setter totaled 16 assists, seven digs and three blocks in the matchup against SUNY New Paltz. Carey emphasized at this point; the team truly has nothing to lose. “We’re trying to play the best we can and do the best we can with the games we have left,” Carey said. “Even though we’re not going to the playoffs, we’re still going to play hard and keep improving.” Another important aspect the Lakers have going for them are their upcoming seniors. The juniors have been a huge asset to the small success the team has had this year. Mckenna Corbin, native had 15 assists and 11 digs for the Lakers last Saturday and notched 13 assists as a setter against Cazenovia College on Tuesday. Another junior who has stepped up this semester is Emmas Fiorentine. The outside hitter added seven kills in the matchup against the Cazenovia College Wildcats. When asked how she thinks they will be an advantage for the Lakers the rest of the year and next year, Carey expressed she saw a lot of improvement from them. “They were only sophomores the last time they played and now

they are in our starting lineup,” Carey said. “They already have improved so much and have a whole year to keep improving. I’m excited to see where they go.” Another star junior on the Lakers is Sydney Chiffriller. The offensive hitter is a Massapequa native, who had an astonishing freshman year playing in 35 sets recording 39 kills, 30 digs and five blocks in her rookie campaign. Since then, she has made a name for herself in Oswego volleyball. On Oct 16, Chiffriller contributed to the game in the kill category leading the Lakers with 10 kills. Chiffriller mentioned that working as a group was a vital lesson the team did not realize early on in the season. “As a team in the beginning of the season it was kind of like a wakeup call,” Chiffriller said. “We knew we were a young team, but we didn’t know that there would be this much competition. It all starts with the pass, then it goes into the set, and then it goes to me to hit. As long as we’re all in it together, everything plays out.” Despite having two injured players on the bench and playing with a new set of players on the court, the Lakers were able to grasp something good out of

these past games. This weekend’s performance was described as a confidence booster for the team and Chiffriller especially. “I think we played really well this weekend which was a big step up,” said Chiffriller. “Despite injuries setting us back a bit, it worked. We have high hopes and are getting better each day we practice.” Oswego State still has a chance to redeem their season with a few wins. Although it will not make the Lakers playoff eligible, these next few games can really set the tone for the season next year. When asked how she expects the team to start winning these toe-to-toe match ups, Chiffriller explained it is all about having a positive attitude. “We have to start off high. If we don’t start with high confidence it won’t grow from there,” said Chiffriller. “We have to come in with high hopes in order to walk out with a good result.” The COVID-19 pandemic did cause the graduating seniors to miss out on a whole season of playing. The goal for the team now is to try and have these seniors be able to leave on a high note. “We want to win for them,” Chiffriller said. “We’re definitely playing these next couple of games for our seniors.”

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Senior day on the schedule, Lakers with a chance to solidify seeding Men’s soccer with opportunity to improve SUNYAC spot hosting SUNY New Paltz, third place SUNY Oneonta

Photo provided by Oswego State Athletics Goaltender Brian Terra clearing the ball out of Oswego State’s defensive zone with seven saves on the day in a 3-0 shutout loss to first place SUNY Cortland on Oct. 16.

Alexander Abramovich Sports Writer sports@oswegonian.com The Oswego State men’s soccer team is currently 5-4-4 on the season with a 4-2-1 record in SUNYAC play. The Lakers have their minds set on the SUNYAC playoffs and look to bounce back on Friday against SUNY New Paltz and on Saturday against SUNY Oneonta after dropping two consecutive games against SUNY Cortland and SUNY Geneseo. The Lakers will certainly have their hands full in their final two games as they face two of the top three teams in the SUNYAC rankings. Even following back-toback losses, junior Slater Bushen believes that his squad can win any game, no matter the opponent. “With the culture of guys that we got, with the level of skill we have, it’s in our control,” Bushen said. “The game can be ours, we just have to go grab it.” Bushen has certainly done his part in making this team a playoff contender

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by scoring three goals over the weekend and winning men’s soccer athlete of the week. Bushen believes that his recent success comes from developing a good game plan. “What’s been working for me has just been finding open opportunities when I can get them, I just need a little bit of daylight and that comes from having a really good gameplan,” Bushen said. “A lot of our game is just being relaxed and composed on the ball and being able to build up a good attack.” For junior defenseman Ryan Young, who is tied for second on the team in points this season, also has high hopes for the Lakers this weekend. Young believes that his team always steps up when it comes to playing tougher opponents. “We always play better against better teams,” Young said. “We’re a group of guys that get up for the big game, we can feel an intense game and we know this weekend is almost a playoff scenario, so we have to win or we’re going home.” Leadership is always important when

it comes to having good chemistry within the team, and luckily for the Lakers, they have a lot of it. Having a surplus of upperclassmen can certainly help with not only leadership, but it also adds experience and that can make things much easier when the team takes the field. “These guys have been great and it’s been big for us because we have two new classes who haven’t had too much experience,” Young said. “Everybody, all the juniors and seniors have been great with helping everyone out and we’ve seen leadership from the younger guys too.” This week will have many implications for the Lakers in terms of making the SUNYAC playoffs, and the team has one more week of practice to tweak anything that they feel they needs it before their big weekend. Head coach Dan Kane believes that his team is in a good position in the standings as of right now but knows that they are facing two tough opponents. “I think any team in the SUNYAC would take 4-2-1 with two games to go, so we’re excited about where we are,” Kane

said. “We know we have two really talented teams that are coming to our place so we’re excited about that opportunity, and the message is in one sense to keep training hard and well, take some lessons from Cortland.” Before the two losses against SUNY Cortland and SUNY Geneseo, the Lakers were on a roll, having not lost in almost a month. Kane believes that this past weekend’s losses could be a way for his team to focus on what they need to improve on heading into the final week. “I think what we take away is that it’s small things, not big things, we know that we’re close enough and if you’re going to beat a good team you’re going to have to play well,” Kane said. “You have to do some things well, our decision making has to be a little bit better, our 1v1 defending needs to be a little bit better and we got to be a little sharper with our movement off the ball.” Slater said that being aggressive offensively is something that he and the team feels should be a focal point of

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Perdek’s Corner Jack Perdek Sports Editor jperdek@theoswegonian.com

Ben Diamond Asst. Sports Editor sports@oswegonian.com The Oswego State volleyball team has been on a cold stretch of late, going 0-7 in their last seven games. Most recently, the Lakers lost two more games to conference opponents SUNY New Paltz and SUNY Oneonta falling to 0-7 in conference play this fall. With only two more conference games left to play this fall, the Lakers look to salvage what they can from this season and learn for next one. Despite the losses, most of the sets the Lakers have played have been close. The main issue the Lakers have had is finishing their opponents. In a lot of sets they would lose 26-24 or 27-25 because they let their opponent finishs and get the upper hand. The rest of the season, the Lakers are going to look to learn from their mistakes and give themselves more experience playing with one another. The team is still young so I do not think this season is going to be replicated going forward. Although they went 2-1 on the season the Oswego State men’s tennis team has looked sharp. They won their first two outings versus Alfred State and St. John Fisher College before dropping a match to Houghton College. The main reason they lost versus Houghton College was due to their poor play in doubles where they only won one doubles match in the 5-4 loss. If the Lakers can regain shape in doubles going forward, they will continue to have success like they had in their first two matches in the spring. Oswego State women’s tennis has not looked as good as men’s tennis, as they have gone 3-7 in their ten matches. They started off ice cold, losing to Plattsburgh State and SUNY New Paltz in poor fashion, only taking two games between the two matches. They have been able to win a few games versus SUNY Fredonia, Utica College and Sage College but they have dropped two matches 9-0 this season. Some of the games have been close so they could be on track to turn it around going forward.

their gameplan to set the tone for their weekend matchups. Kane has a similar mindset for his players heading into the weekend. “Slater has been awesome, once he came back and joined us after his injury he’s been a great boost to us,” Kane said. “Definitely want to have those attacking players that have that mindset of scoring goals, getting on the end of stuff and he’s got a perfect mindset for the final weekend of the regular season.” In their most recent victory on Oct. 8, against SUNY Brockport, Young scored an electrifying goal to give the Lakers their fifth win of the year. Not only was that a big win, but it also gave their conference record a boost. “That was a big three points we really needed for that weekend, we didn’t really have much going for us the whole game,” Young said “It pretty much seemed like we were about to get the tie and then out of nowhere just getting three points was huge for us, especially going into this weekend now.” Kane believes that was a huge moment for his team this season, especially coming from one their leaders in Young. This was a memory that Kane will not forget any time soon. “It was a humongous goal and Ryan is a tremendous leader and we’re fortunate to have a lot of good leaders on this team,” Kane said. “That moment in particular is one that will stick with me, personally, for a long time.” Emotions were certainly running high after the big win and that is something that the Lakers will try and replicate this weekend. Many players have stepped up for the Lakers this season and made big plays throughout, putting in hard work and dedication to their game. Kane praises the work that they have done this year. “They have been inaugural pieces of what we’ve done this year,” Kane said. “And that started in 2019 with them playing major roles, staying with it through the year off. We knew we were going to have a lot of new guys coming in this year who hadn’t had experience and were going to have learning curves early on, but those guys had persistence and the confidence to know that we’re going to get it done at the end of the day.”

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Ben Diamond Assistant Sport Editor sports@oswegonian.com The Oswego State men’s hockey team did not get out to the start they were looking for this season. On Oct. 16, they dropped their opening night game to Utica College 6-4.The score does not give the full picture of the game as the Lakers were able to stay within reach for most of the game. In the first period, Shane Bull tied the game at one. Utica College would retake the lead before the end of the first but the Lakers would quickly take a 3-2 lead over their opponent early in the second period with goals from Alex DiCarlo and Jared Nash. With under five minutes left to play in the game, Travis Broughman scored his first goal of the season. The Lakers did a good job scoring but they were not picked up by the defense and their goalies. In the game, they used all three of the goalies on their roster with Steven

Kozikoski in net in the first period, Eric Green in the second period and Richie Parent in the third period. Kozikoski gave up two goals in the first leaving the Lakers trailing Utica College 2-1. Green gave up three when he was in net making the score 5-3 after two periods. Parent came in and gave up only one goal but the Lakers were not able to make up enough ground but they did make it interesting. Due to the struggles from the goalies, the Lakers were unable to hold their lead or at least stop Utica College from scoring. This will be an important focal point of their season, as when the season progresses the goalies will get more and more comfortable and knock the rest of the rust off. When the goalies are in top form, I expect that we will see the Lakers play their best hockey with that combined with their good scoring ability. Some players I expect to keep up their strong play from the first game include junior Travis Broughman who has been a big part of the team since the 2018-2019 season. Another player I expect to have a

strong season is sophomore goaltender Richie Parent. The youngest of the three goalies on the roster only allowed one goal in the game versus Utica College. His amount of playing time is not certain at the moment but when he does play, he will be a force to be reckoned with for opposing offenses. Finally, I expect Shane Bull to have a productive season in his first season with the Lakers. He showed that he does have the ability to score at the collegiate level, scoring versus Utica College, and I believe that he will continue to improve as the season progresses. The Lakers next game is against SUNY Canton on Oct. 23, who come to Oswego after their first game against SUNY Potsdam on Friday. The Lakers can take advantage of SUNY Canton playing games two straight days in a row as their legs should be tired when they play the Lakers. If the Lakers play that game fast and physically, it would give them an even stronger advantage as it would force SUNY Canton to play at their pace which would be difficult to do after two straight days on the ice.

The playoff push has arrived for several Oswego State teams as field hockey and men and women’s soccer are all in the SUNYAC mix. Both soccer teams will match up against SUNY Oneonta and SUNY New Paltz this weekend with a chance to bump up their SUNYAC ranking. It has been a story of two seasons for the men’s team as they found a way this year to finish out games and go on a four game winning streak. They found success but dropped a couple of games last weekend keeping them at 4-2-1 in the conference. In my opinion, when they play their opponent and stay aggressive offensively they can go toe-to-toe with any team in the SUNYAC. They just have to find a way to defend other very talented players. The women’s soccer team has a legitimate chance to steal a couple of games on the road this weekend. I am looking for big contributions from Gracia Madden and Liz Myers, who have both been having tremendous seasons for the Lakers. They will have to be near perfect this weekend if they hope to take SUNY Brockport’s sixth and final place spot in the playoffs. For the Laker’s field hockey, the team finds themselves at 1-2 in the conference, still have a chance to contend for a SUNYAC championship as well. After a heartbreaking loss to SUNY Geneseo and a captivating 6-0 shutout against Nazareth College, I think they have a chance to completely bounce back if they can get the ball to their lead scorers Mostracco and Simzer in space. This week will be a big test for fall sports in Oswego State and I am looking forward to breaking down the results.

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FRIDAY, Oct. 22, 2021

‘Music of the Spheres’ shows introspective, energetic Coldplay Connor LaLone Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: Grammy Award winners Coldplay released their ninth studio album, “Music of The Spheres” on Oct. 15. The concept album is in many ways a journey into uncharted territory for the band, which has garnered worldwide popularity in the past with songs like “Paradise,” “The Scientist” and “Something Just Like This.” “Music of The Spheres” describes a planetary system, with each song embodying the spirit of a fictional planet, star or nebula. The entire album is an experiment with soundscapes and thus, is quite varied stylistically. The first track, also named “Music of The Spheres,” is a brief introduction to both the album and the song which follows it, “Higher Power.” The transition between the two is seamless,

something most songs on the album can boast, making the listening experience enjoyable. “Higher Power” builds on the brief celestial sounding music of the opening track and quickly captures the attention of the listener with its strong synths and catchy rhythm. The song was initially released as a single that served as a teaser for the album, and is almost certainly one of the stronger and more “traditional Coldplay” tracks on the album. The entire album feels as though it is building towards something, and the something is a collaboration with South Korean international sensation BTS (“Dynamite”), “My Universe.” The collaboration is uplifting and energetic, and it serves as a fitting representation of the album as a whole. The mix of English and Korean is a reminder of everything Coldplay stands for as a band: inclusivity and diversity. “My Universe” is not the only song involving other artists however, as Selena Gomez

Image from Coldplay via YouTube “Music of the Spheres” features Coldplay-BTS collaboration “My Universe.”

(“Hands to Myself,”) and We Are KING (“The Greatest”) as well as Jacob Collier (“All I Need”) feature on “Let Somebody Go” and “Human Heart” (stylized as a red heart emoji) respectively. “Infinity Sign” (stylized as the infinity sign emoji), is a testament to the worldwide popularity of Coldplay, as the introduction of the song features a crowd of South American fans singing

the familiar “Olé” chant at a concert. Frontman Chris Martin follows this with the Latin words “Spiritus Sanctum” (Holy Spirit) in a repetitive, sacred prayer. The album’s last track, “Coloratura,” is perhaps Coldplay’s most intriguing and impressive undertaking yet. The nearly eleven minute epic borrows its name from an operatic style of music that features consistent

The recently released trailer sheds light on the story, but leaves just enough to the imagination to continue building suspense and intrigue. Although the coming-of-age genre may feel overdone at times, Anderson’s writing and cinematography have proven time and again that tradition does not have to be dull. Quick cut scenes offered audiences a glimpse into

the film which appears to be packed with both witty dialogue and stunning visuals. The trailer alludes to a balance of action an inaction that perfectly encapsulate what it means to be growing up and falling in love. Contrasting scenes of teenagers having fun and doing schoolwork with scenes of arrests and motorcycle chases demonstrate an understanding of the im-

runs and large melodic leaps. The song itself features these sweeping movements and sudden shifts in style throughout its duration, and is an impressive demonstration of the musical talent and vision of the group. “Coloratura” sounds reminiscent of several past Coldplay works due to its trodding, introspective tone. It proves to be a fitting end to an album that is in itself incredibly varied and diverse melodically. “Music of The Spheres” is perhaps better described as a listening experience than an album, and works well in the sense that it feels like a living breathing work, as opposed to a collection of individual songs. Martin’s vocal performance is akin to what one would expect from him: technical, yet emotional and unique. Several of the songs have terrific re-listen value, and the whole album is more than reasonable to listen to in a sitting.

Anderson film “Licorice Pizza” highly anticipated, casting ideal Abigail Connolly Managing Editor aconnolly@oswegonian.com Paul Thomas Anderson (“Phantom Thread”) promises the coming-of-age film of the year with the release of the trailer for “Licorice Pizza.” Set in the San Fernando Valley, 1973, “Licorice Pizza” follows the story of two teens “growing up, running around and falling in love” according to the plot summary on IMDb. The two teens in question are Gary Valentine, played by Cooper Hoffman, and Alana Kane, played by Alana Haim (“Valentine”). Both Hoffman and Haim will be making their film debuts in “Licorice Pizza,” which is something to keep an eye out for. Hoffman is the son of the late Philip Seymor Hoffman, who previously starred in Anderson’s “Boogie Nights,” “Magnolia,” “Punch-Drunk Love” and “The Master.” Anderson also previously worked with Haim on music videos for the band HAIM, composed of Haim and her two sisters. Anderson’s use of new talent is part

of the reason that “Licorice Pizza” has such a provacotive feel. Other notable stars include Bradley Cooper (“A Star Is Born”), Sean Penn (“Milk”), John C. Reilly (“WreckIt Ralph”), Maya Rudoplh (“Bridesmaids”) and Mary Elizabeth Ellis (“It’s Aways Sunny in Philadelphia”). The mixing of seasoned stars with up and coming actors makes for a promising and refreshing dynamic.

Image from MGM via YouTube Cooper Hoffman (“Gary Valentine”) and Alana Haim (“Alana Kane”) promise strong performances in “Licorice Pizza.”

balance that comes with growing up and learning to navigate life and emotions. Underscored by David Bowie’s (“Fame”) “Life on Mars?,” the trailer instills confidence in a stellar soundtrack for the rest of the film. Radiohead’s (“Creep”) Johnny Greenwood is also set to compose the movie’s score after having worked on Anderson’s previous four films. Following the release of “Phantom Thread” Anderson has a lot to live up to in terms of direction and writing. “Licorice Pizza” appears to offer all that and more. Performances from Hoffman, Haim and Cooper already appear to be both thought provoking and endearing based on the limited scenes shown in the trailer. This film is something that audiences should not only keep an eye out for, they should anxiously await it. The film is anticipated to be released in select theaters Nov. 26 and will be released to greater audiences Dec. 25.

LAKER REVIEW

FRIDAY, Oct. 22, 2021

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'Easy on Me' brings hope for upcoming Adele album Hayden Wentworth Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: Adele ("Someone Like You") released her latest single, “Easy On Me,” on Oct. 15, and it is easy to love. Set to release again on her newest album coming out on Nov. 19, “Easy On Me” is the perfect breakup/divorce song on the market. Adele’s new album is going to be called “30," a name which follows suit with her previous three albums: “19” (released in 2008), “21” (2011), and “25” (2015). Much like her other popular single “Hello,” this new release is on repeat and is beautifully heartbreaking. The new release is reminiscent of “Make You Feel My Love” (released in 2008), and “Someone Like You” (2011). It is an Adele classic, all the way to the piano melody. Saying this, “Easy On Me” is different from what she has done in the past.

Image from Adele via YouTube Unlike her other songs, "Easy on Me" shows Adele blaming herself for hearbreak she has gone through.

Instead of blaming someone else for her heartbreak, she is blaming herself. This shows through her bridge: “I had good intentions and the highest hopes, but I know right now it probably doesn’t even show.” The news of her new single and album being released meant a lot to fans. There was some speculation in the past that because of a surgery that she had in 2011, it meant that her singing ca-

reer was partially impacted. Adele told Vogue writer Abby Aguirre that she had to cancel two shows in 2017 because “once her voice rests, it doesn’t want to come back for a while.” Also mentioned in the interview, Adele said that her new album “became a way of explaining things to him [her son.]” She believes that since her son is asking so many questions about what happened between her and his father, this album is

what she will use to answer those questions. “Easy On Me” has a different tone to it, as it sounds more mature than other songs written by Adele. Her other songs show that she never takes responsibility for her actions, but as said before, “Easy On Me” is just the beginning of her blaming herself. This can contribute to the fact that she has accepted that it is not always everyone else’s fault,

and most of the time, it is her. During the Vogue interview, she openly admitted this and said, “I realized that I was the problem!” One cool thing about the music video for this song is that there is a parallel between it and the video for Adele's “Hello." In the music video for “Hello,” Adele is seen talking on the phone, losing signal and then entering what looks like an abandoned house, marking the beginning of her life with now ex-husband, Simon Konecki. In the “Easy On Me” music video, Adele is now leaving that same house, talking on the phone and losing signal while leaving. This marks the end of her relationship with Konecki. There is one part of the song that just resonates with listeners. Right before the bridge, Adele sings “Go easy on me,” but “easy” is drawn out and listeners can hear and feel her passion for just this one song. Based on this part alone, one can imagine how passionate she is about the upcoming album.

Kendare Blake novels explore sibling rivalry, supernatural Caitlin Alicea Asst. Laker Review Editor calicea@oswegonian.com

Rating: Need a series to keep the mind occupied with an intriguing plot in which contains a sibling rivalry? If so, Kendare Blake ("Ungodly") is the perfect author to look into. Blake is the author of several novels and short stories, most of which you can find information about on her website. Her work is somewhat dark and always violent but balances it out with some fantasy aspects, depending on the book. She was born in Seoul, South Korea, but does not speak an ounce of Korean, as she was packed off at a very young age to her adoptive parents in the United States. She enjoys the work of Milan Kundera (“The Joke”), Caitlin R Kiernan (“The Drown-

ing Girl”), Bret Easton Ellis (“American Psycho”) and Richard Linklater (“Dazed and Confused”). She currently lives in Gig Harbor, Washington where she has written many novels landing her on the New York Times Bestsellers list more than once. Blake has explored a multitude of genres but is best known for her Young Adult (YA) Fantasy series “Three Dark Crowns." The first book, “Three Dark Crowns," where in every generation on the island, a set of triples is born. To be more specific, three queens who are all heirs to the crown and they each possess some form of a coveted magic. Mirabella is an elemental which means she is able to spark hungry flames and vicious storms at the snap of her fingers. Katherine is a poisoner, one who can ingest the deadliest poisons without so much as a

Image from Kendare Blake via Instagram "All These Bodies" expertly blends true crime with supernatural elements.

stomachache making her practically immune to it. Arsinoe is a naturalist with the ability to bloom the reddest rose and control the fiercest lions. While the three sisters are all queens, becoming the Queen Crowned is not solely a matter of royal birth. Each sister must fight for it in a game of life or death. On the night the sisters turn six-

teen, the battle for the crown begins. The last queen standing gets the crown. The “Three Dark Crowns” series takes place in the fictional land of Fennbirn taking readers on a journey through the eyes of each queen and their perspectives on what is expected of them. It is a story filled with unexpected twists that will have readers on their toes

for the rest of the books. Overall, the series is incredible. The characters are easy to connect with, which could be a good or bad thing. After writing the series, she went on to write two more books, one of which will not be published until January, 2022. The most recent release however, is called “All These Bodies” which released on Sept. 21. This one is a great read to get into for spooky season for those searching. It is a YA Thriller that is set in 1958 and is a true crime meets supernatural fiction. The scariest thing about the book is how closely it reads to true crime. This book is definitely not one to miss for those looking for books in the thriller genre. To learn more about "All These Bodies" and many more novels from Blake, check out spoiler-free reviews from “The Nerd Daily” or “Kirkus Reviews."

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LAKER REVIEW

FRIDAY, Oct. 22, 2021

Bold ‘When Christmas Comes Around...’ hypes listeners for holidays Annika Wickham Chief Copy Editor awickham@oswegonian.com

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Kelly Clarkson (Wrapped in Red) released her ninth studio album “When Christmas Comes Around...” on Oct. 15 and it proves that it is never too early to get into the holiday spirit. The album has 12 tracks, with four new songs written or co-written by Clarkson, and eight traditional songs including “Last Christmas” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” There are also three bonus tracks with two more originals and a cover of the iconic “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Clarkson, who released her first holiday album “Wrapped in Red” in 2013, brings a soulful and sassy take on the Christmas classics. “When Christmas Comes Around…” is similar to her first release with a few collaborations between artists

and a good blend of upbeat and slower melodies. The album has three duets, “Glow” with Chris Stapleton, “Santa, Can’t You Hear Me” with Ariana Grande and “Under the Mistletoe - Bonus Track” with Brett Eldredge, and all are Clarkson originals. “Under the Mistletoe” was originally released in 2020, but was brought back as a deluxe edition. Each song proves that Clarkson is still a powerhouse, 17 years after her first studio album was released in 2004. The album also proves she has incredible range, as she can perfectly sing with anyone, as Stapleton and Eldredge are country music singers and Grande focuses on pop. “Glow” is an upbeat, modern Christmas love song about the perfect holiday, except it is missing that one special person and their “glow.” It is a great addition to other Clarkson classics like “Wrapped in Red” and “Underneath the Tree.” The tone is catchy with just the right amount of jingle bells and lyrics like “With all

Image from Kelly Clarkson via YouTube “Christmas Isn’t Cancelled (Just You)” brings new meaning to holiday songs.

the lights on the trees, even Christmas can’t compete with your glow” give a new take on a traditional song theme of missing a loved one during the holidays. “Santa, Can’t You Hear Me,” featuring Grande, is a jazzy mix of “All I Want for Christmas Is You” (Mariah Carey, “Hero”) and “Please Come Home for Christmas” (The Eagles, “Hotel California”) and is about writing to Santa Claus that the only thing they want

under the tree Christmas morning is their partner. This song, similar to the first duet, is a new take on a common holiday theme but takes it in a fun, snazzy direction. Grande and Clarkson alternate lyrics instead of taking one verse or the other, making the song seem like it is being sung by friends with a common wish rather than a couple, which is rarely seen in holiday music. “Christmas Isn’t Cancelled (Just You)” has a completely

different meaning compared to most other holiday songs, as it is about celebrating Christmas and New Year’s alone and being happy about it. With lyrics like “You ruined all my favorite things/ But you won’t take Christmas from me” Clarkson turns the tables on other holiday records as she reinforced that you do not need to be in a relationship to enjoy the holiday season. Other parts directly reference this common theme, including “But I’m not feelin’ incomplete/ Turns out I don’t need a thing underneath my tree,” which goes back to Clarkson’s own song “Underneath the Tree’’ about her partner being the only gift she needs. With some covers of classics and new pieces, Clarkson knocks it out of the park with “When Christmas Comes Around…” Her soulful and jazzy take differentiates this album from others and shows that she is not afraid to be bold. For those ready to kick off the holiday season, this is the perfect way to do so.

Depressive ‘Working for the Knife’ concludes Mitski hiatus John Custodio Opinion Editor jcustodio@oswegonian.com

Rating: Mitskisuki Laycock, known as Mitski (“Two Slows Dancers”), has released a new single titled “Working for the Knife” after years of silence following her “Be the Cowboy” album tour, along with a music video for the song. Mitski’s music fits into the same category as Phoebe Bridgers (“Kyoto”) and Lucy Dacus (“Christine”), as indie rock or folk rock, with a target audience of mildlyto-severely depressed 20 something year olds. Mitski’s new single “Working for the Knife” continues this trend, speaking about the feeling of being burned out from work with no clear end in sight as a 29-year-old. Mitski sings in her usual lower, monotonous voice lyr-

ics about being away from the public eye for years and expecting something to change, but the world continues to turn without her. Mitski croons “I always knew the world moves on/ I just didn’t know it would go without me/ I start the day high and it ends so low/ ‘Cause I’m working for the knife,” telling about a feeling all too familiar to some. Despite dramatic change in a person’s life, or an attempt at dramatic change like deleting social media or getting a new job, the world just continues as usual. Mitski’s music has always been a fantastic catalyst to put the listener’s own feelings onto, and “Working for the Knife” is no exception. Continuing the theme of burn-out from the same grind, Mitski sings “I used to think I’d be done by twenty/ Now at twenty-nine, the road ahead appears the same/ Though maybe at thirty, I’ll see a way to change/ That I’m

Image from mitski mitski via YouTube

“Working for the Knife” maintains living for the knife.” Mitski is no longer 29, nor is she 30. Mitski is 31, and has sat on her song since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the intentional timing of release without changing the ages is essential in understanding the message. The feeling of being burned out has only been accentuated by COVID-19, and the cycle of being down but having to work only to be pushed fur-

Mitski’s cryptic, depressive style. ther down into the spiral of depression is the central part of Mitski’s performance. The accompanying music video is an important part of the song’s theme, with Mitski silently performing for an empty theatre. As a fun aside, the theatre Mitski filmed the video in is The Egg in Albany, New York. Mitski opens the music video in a black overcoat, blue dress and cowboy hat, a callback to her most re-

cent album “Be the Cowboy.” She dances along the stairs and balconies in the spotlight in expressionist movements to an soundless, irregular beat while the synths of “Working for the Knife” blare, showing how her life as a performer and her actual life are not in sync and are constantly working against each other. At a personal level, she appears to want to evade the spotlight but is forced to work, constantly working against the pain and for the knife, or the public eye. It would not be a Mitski song or video if it was not strange, and for the final two minutes of the video it is Mitski alone, with no music, roiling on the empty stage in half-sex, half-interpretive dance movements. All in all, Mitski has succeeded again in putting out another cryptic depressionfueling banger, just in time for seasonal depression to hit again.

LAKER REVIEW

FRIDAY, Oct. 22, 2021

Laker Review highlights movies to watch during Halloween season Ethan Stinson Laker Review Editor estinson@oswegonian.com Every October, Halloween fans make it a priority to revisit certain films in preparation for the Oct. 31 holiday. From “Beetlejuice” to “Hocus Pocus,” certain films have remained popular options for Halloween lovers to watch on a yearly basis, especially given the tiresome number of times they are aired on television during the month. Despite the volume of films often seen on television channels and mainstream watchlists during “Spooky Season,” there is a plentiful amount of great films that are often left out of the conversation. In commemoration of the upcoming holiday, Laker Review would like to recommend some films which are also worthy of receiving traditional viewings during Halloween time. Musical: “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Phantom of the Paradise” Like the Halloween favorite “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Phantom of the Paradise” are set apart from other musical films by their over-the-top premises and rock' n roll-inspired soundtracks. Influenced by '50s B-Movies, including the non-musical film of the same name, “Little Shop of Horrors” tells of impoverished flower shop employee Seymour (Rick Moranis, “Ghostbusters), who discovers a talking, carnivorous alien plant (Levi Stubbs, “Captain N: The Game Master”). In a contemporary retelling of “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Phantom of the Paradise” follows a disfigured songwriter who, after having his work stolen from him, adopts a new persona and terrorizes the concert hall at which his songs are being performed. With their horrorthemed stories, campy tones and unique soundtracks, both musicals may easily get viewers into the Halloween spirit. Horror: “Carrie” and “Candyman” Though both are fairly recognizable, both “Carrie” and “Candyman” unfortunately seem to be less talked about in com-

Image from Madman Films via YouTube "What We Do in the Shadows" is one of many films that could make for a great addition to anyone's annual Halloween watchlist.

parison to other essential horror films. Helmed by “Phantom of the Paradise” director Brian De Palma (“Scarface”), “Carrie” is the first in many adaptations of Stephen King’s (“It”) novels. Starring Sissy Spacek (“Castle Rock”) as the eponymous Carrie White, the film follows the girl who, after reaching her breaking point, uses telekinetic abilities to wreak havoc on her bullies. Gaining new popularity following the release of its sequel of the same name, “Candyman” follows a graduate student who unintentionally awakens an ominous spirit while doing research on urban legends. Though both films are mostly devoid of scares, their subversions to the horror genre, well-developed stories and memorable characters warrant much praise, thereby making them worthwhile to watch every October. Thriller: “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?” and “Misery” Sidelining the gore and abundance of kills seen in many horror films, character-driven thrillers such as “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?” and “Misery” may haunt viewers just as effectively, if not even more. The former, which stars Bette Davis (“All About Eve”) and Joan Crawford (“Mildred Pierce”), focuses on a middle-aged former child star who keeps her

wheelchair-bound sister prisoner in their Hollywood mansion. The latter film, another Stephen King Adaptation, stars Kathy Bates (“American Horror Story”) as Annie Wilkes, a murderous nurse who kidnaps her favorite author (James Caan, “The Godfather”). Riding on the crazed, intimidating personalities of their antagonists and the limited nature of their sets, both films make viewers as though they are the ones being held captive throughout them. By mostly deriving fear from interactions between characters, the films present realistic qualities which, given their plausibility, make them all the more terrifying to behold.

in the Shadows” is a mockumentary film which depicts the everyday lives of a group of vampires living in a New Zealand flat. Rather than resorting to mockery, both films lovingly parody the elements which make horror films popular. By embracing horror tropes, archetypes and subgenres while simultaneously poking fun at them, the films should equally appeal to fans looking for something either hair-raising or gut-busting to watch before Halloween.

Comedy: “The Cabin in the Woods” and “What We Do in the Shadows”

From “The Nightmare Before Christmas” to “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” there are many animated films which have proven to be Halloween mainstays for their familyfriendly qualities. Possessing mildly eerie tones and comedic focuses, films like “The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad” and “Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit” are also great films for viewers of all ages to enjoy during the Halloween season. While its “The Wind in the Willows” portion makes for a nice warmup, “The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad’s” “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” segment is what gives the film

For those looking for something more humorous to watch during the Halloween season, films like “The Cabin in the Woods” and “What We Do in the Shadows” will definitely foot the bill. Balancing elements of horror and comedy, “The Cabin in the Woods” shows a group of college students who are attacked by zombies in an environment manipulated by technicians in an underground lab. Directed by and starring Taika Waititi (“Jojo Rabbit”), “What We Do

Animation: “The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad” and “Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit”

its grim, Halloween-oriented feel. Containing bits of slapstick and narration from Bing Crosby (“Going My Way”), the film maintains a lighthearted, fun demeanor until it hits viewers with the appearance of the story’s iconic Headless Horseman scene. In “Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit,” Aardman Animations’ famous duo goes on the hunt for a monstrous creature infamous for eating their community’s prized vegetables. Spoofing classic horror and monster movies, the film contains a soothingly simple story which works heavily off of the token slapstick and absurdist humor of the “Wallace and Gromit” film series. Relatively undemanding, both films make for humorous, relaxing films for the entire family to enjoy. The films also boast beautiful animation with creepy aesthetics that compliment their Halloween-oriented stories. Though the more accessible or traditional films to watch during Halloween time are deserving of their popularity, there are other movies which deserve a great deal of love during the season. While perhaps not all of them scream “Halloween” at first glance, their macabre, sometimes terrifying, presentations and memorable qualities make them more than worthy of being rewatched by those who love the holiday.

FRIDAY, Oct. 22, 2021

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1. Play section 4. Egg-shaped 8. Long story 12. High’s opposite 13. Aggravate 14. Three squared 15. Begin 17. Loony 18. Count ____ of jazz 19. Outlaw 20. Strong 23. Coliseum 26. Adolescents 28. Has creditors 32. Keats’ “before” 33. Historic times 34. Backside 37. Sum 38. Glossy paints 43. Entirely 44. Dogma

45. Counterpart 47. Chart of days 50. Lyric verses 51. Customer 52. “____ Clear Day...” (2 wds.) 53. Pillar 54. The thing here 55. Wind dir.

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1. Excuse 2. TV Host ____ O’Brien 3. Turn 4. Asia 5. Itinerary word 6. Computer key 7. Rebel General 8. Make bigger 9. Early settler 10. Business abbr. 11. Corporate VIP

16. Neckwear 19. Sheep’s cry 21. Prophet 22. Scary 24. Gun org. 25. Braying beast 27. Lighting gas 28. Make a selection 29. Court 30. Manors 31. Least fresh 35. House annex 36. Evaluators 39. Gents 40. Finance 41. Slants 42. Wheat by-product 45. Broom’s kin 46. Busy activity 47. Slice 48. Cigar residue 49. Maui garland

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LAKER REVIEW

FRIDAY, Oct 22, 2021

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