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Oswego embarks on new project Grand Challenges to pool resources from all programs on campus Ethan Magram Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com Oswego State will take on the Grand Challenges Project next fall, w h i c h a t t e m p t s to m a ke a s u b stantial impact on the water crisis around the world. The project, which was announced in late October, seeks to take an interdisciplinary approach to solve this issue “in a 21st century way,” according to President Deborah Stanley. Stanley said the school is attempting to work toward the issue of Fresh Water for All by encouraging faculty and staff to add fresh water assignments into their existing syllabuses or to engage in collaborative efforts with students to make a difference. “The Grand Challenges Project will give Oswego students, faculty and staff from all disciplines a unique opportunity to tackle the impact that fresh water for all has across every aspect of our global community,” Stanley said. According to Stanley, the Grand Challenges Oversight Committee, led by professor Leigh Wilson, will be helping to develop a line of communication between disciplines of the college, which is a major goal of the project. Stanley said she wants to use the

project as an opportunity for students to learn how they can make an impact on their world within their fields of study, in addition to their extracurricular activities. “Given this effort is a foundational impact of the college’s strategic plan,

we are primed and positioned to promote learning and knowledge in and out of the classroom to advance the common good and lay the foundation for a better world,” Stanley said.

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International Students Day educates students on different cultures Jamie Aranoff Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com

Traveling the world in a minute became a reality Tuesday during International Students Day, which celebrated the diversity and cultural identity of international students studying at Oswego. Students representing nine different countries filled the Marano Campus Center hallway with bright flags and poster boards to teach students, faculty and staff about their home cultures and what shapes them as people through those cultures.

I think it’s really important to celebrate diverse cultures and communities and to be acquainted with one’s own culture.” -Omar van Reenen international student from Namibia Photo provided by Oxfam East Africa via Wikimedia Commons Families in Ethiopia, who fled South Sudan, retrieve their days water from a well in Kule Camp, Gambella Region

“It’s interesting to teach people about my country that may have less

experience and to learn about other cultures,” said Fem Koymen, an international student from Turkey. International Students Day not only gets people acquainted with cultures that may be different from theirs, but also allows for international students to get involved with their own cultures while away from home. “I think it’s really important to celebrate diverse cultures and communities and to be acquainted with one’s own culture,” said Namibian international student Omar van Reenen. One of the most interesting aspects that international students shared was the difference in the university system back home versus their experiences at Oswego State. College in Spain is different, Mariola Montoya explained. She lives in an apartment near the school and goes to the campus for classes. Oftentimes, students at Spanish universities refer to their attending the school as “reading,” rather than studying. One of the biggest differences was the social scene associated with living on and around campus compared to her life off campus back in Spain, she said. “Oswego has a welcoming feel and a diverse population, which makes me feel at home,” said Adarsh Kakarania, an international student from India. “It feels like we’re all in the same boat.”

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Birth control debate hits Central New York Debate centers on religious freedom or healthcare rights Jessica Wickham Copy Editor jwickham@oswegonian.com

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Birth control has come under scrutiny as changes to healthcare laws threaten to remove coverage of them.

Students from various countries tabled in front of the Marano Auditorium to educate students on their cultures.

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Vocal Effect spreads good vibes to Oswego Co-ed show choir performs at on-, off-campus events every semester Kassadee Paulo Asst. News Editor kpaulo@oswegonian.com The sound of 25 blending voices can be heard pouring from Lanigan Hall at Oswego State every Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. Vocal Effect, a show choir consisting of students from all majors, performs anywhere between three and six times per semester at a variety of events, including Homecoming Tailgate, Stride to SAVE Lives 5K and a concert during Family and Friends Weekend. “We want to see people interact with us when we are singing and we want to make sure they are smiling after the performances,” said president and dance coordinator, Dionisio Burgos Jr. “For the Family and Friends concert, everybody was so happy. They even came up to me and random students that they are not even related to, saying, ‘Thank you so much.’” The group performed in front of family members, friends and the Oswego community as a whole ensemble and in smaller groups during Family and Friends weekend on Oct. 21. The energy emanating from the group showed the result of the minimum eight hours of rehearsal per week and good relationships amid the members. “I don’t think we have a huge impact when people hear our name, but when we perform, I feel as though we do,” said Cassandra Knight, a member and senior adviser of Vocal Effect. Every year, the show choir performs a memorial service at the Stride to SAVE Lives 5K walk and run, organized by the CNY charter of Suicide Awareness Voices of Education. During the event, the group typically sings two numbers, one during the opening and one before the leaders of SAVE CNY read off the submitted names of loved ones lost to suicide. “They are one of my favorite parts of the event. Their sound is amazing, and though emotions are high, it’s comforting to hear their song selections,” said Jaime Leszczynski, head of SAVE CNY. “I love them. Every year, I look forward to hearing them.

Concert: SUNY Oswego Wind Ensemble, 4:30 p.m., Friday at Waterman Theatre.

Faculty Concert: Chopin Celebration, 3 p.m., Sunday in Sheldon Hall Ballroom.

Open Skate, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday in Marano Campus Ice Arena. Concert: Oswego Jazz Ensembles, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 30 at Waterman Theatre. Chamber Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 2 at Waterman Theatre. Theatre production: “Boeing, Boeing,” 2 p.m., Dec. 3 in Hewitt Union Ballroom.

Kassadee Paulo | The Oswegonian Vocal Effect e-board performed in a small group number during the Family and Friends Weekend concert.

I never know what songs they are going to sing until they sing, and it’s always the perfect choice.” Although Burgos oversees the group, there are five committees and an eboard, which is a band of directors. Burgos said the committees enable every member to have a voice in the group’s decisions. The e-board includes a president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, publicist and coordinators. “The leadership over my time with the group has had its pros and cons, but now it’s better than ever, and I’m really proud of my board and the accomplishments we made as a group,” Knight said. The group does not focus solely on

Ellen Gooch and Robin McAleese from the Couns e l i ng S e r v i c e s C e n t e r spoke during Guest to the Senate about mental health resources senators can inform their constituents on. Some of these resources inclu de Let’s Talk and protocols for after-hour mental emergencies; both are alternative options to making an appointment with a counselor during their office hours. Both programs are free for all students to use.

singing and dancing, they also work on bettering their friendships outside of rehearsal. Over the duration they work together, the members become closer and often make each other feel better after they have a bad day, according to Burgos. He also said even if he has had a bad day, he always leaves rehearsal more energetic and looks forward to the next opportunity to practice with the Vocal Effect members. “I want people to come out to our shows and see how happy we are on stage, and if you’re interested in being part of something new, something really fun, and want to make awesome friends, audition. It’s not that scary at all,” Burgos said.

Planetarium Show: “The Stars of Winter,” 7 p.m., Dec. 3 in Shineman Center, Room 223.

Advanced Electronic Music Concert, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 4 in Tyler Hall, Room 11. Movie: “Tickling Giants,” 7 p.m., Dec. 6 in Marano Campus Center, Room 132.

Guest Recital: Eastman Trio, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 7 in Sheldon Hall Ballroom.

Ellen Gooch and Robin McAleese also told senators about a program the Counseling Services Center will be providing next semester called Adulting 101 with information about life after college.

layed information to sena to r s o n u p c o m i n g a n d ongoing programs. Ask Oz is a pop-up student help center where administration addresses questions and concerns on a variety of issues. Howland also mentioned Oz Speaks will be doing a listening tour a ro u n d c a m p u s to h e a r which panelists students would like to get for next semester’s series.

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Student Association discussed which topics to discuss during the town

hall meeting Thursday. S o me o f t he p ro p o s e d topics included: plastic c u p s , s m ok i n g p ol i c y, Wi-Fi and parking.

Student Association V i c e P re s i d e n t D a i s i e Bancroft announced the 1,000 Words Campaign picture-taking event will be held Nov. 30 at 11 a.m. in Marano Campus Center 133. In a following event, the pictures will be shown Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. in Marano Campus Center 114.

A4 NEWS After semester in Oswego, Uber's competition minimal International students program Both D Bus, Uber serve students on nights downtown but competition not major represents plethora of cultures THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2017

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Students and residents of Oswego may recently have noticed that a new way to get around the area has popped up: Uber. Uber was the topic of much debate earlier this year, when New York was deciding whether or not ridesharing apps, like Uber and Lyft, would be permitted in the state. The service was operating in New York City under a 2001 taxi law, but the bulk of New York state was without any ridesharing options until June 29. At the end of June, Uber rolled out its service to the entirety of upstate New York, allowing new drivers and passengers to use the transportation service at midnight June 28. For the Oswego area, students have frequently used the service on weekend nights in competition with the Oswego D Bus, a transportation service run by Walker Enterprises since 2003. The D Bus is known to transport students who cannot drive, whether because they are impaired or do not have a car, to the downtown area. Though Uber is commonly used for the same thing, it utilizes an app to connect a potential rider to drivers in their own personal cars. The D Bus, however, drives up and down Bridge Street and around campus, looking for groups of students. The competition between the D Bus and Uber is not that marked. An Uber vehicle can transport six people at most, but most of the cars in the Oswego area can fit four at most. The D Bus, which has many busses in its fleet, can fit large groups of people. "Uber has definitely taken some business, but I don't think it's enough to be worried about," said Andrew Braunagel, a D Bus employee. Another difference between Uber and the D Bus is the price. The D Bus charges a flat fee of $2 per ride, no matter where the rider is going in Oswego. Uber charges a minimum fare of $7.35 per ride, according to its app, including a $2.15 booking fee. The Uber service charges $0.22 per minute to wait at a location for the rider and $0.95 per mile for travel. This

pricing difference may be the reason more students appear to use the D Bus over Uber. "In Oswego, I believe more people opt for the D Bus," said Anna Constantini, an Oswego State student who has used both services. The differences in the ser vices go beyond the pricing for the two. In New York, to operate a large bus, drivers must have a commercial driver's license. The CDL permits drivers to operate vehicles that, among other things, will transport 16 or more people including the driver. The CDL certification process in New York requires a permit test, as well as practice hours and a second, three-part test to receive the CDL, not counting specific endorsements, that allow for the transport of things like hazardous waste. An endorsement all D Bus operators must have is one that permits them to carry 15 passengers. "I think any job that requires transportation of people should all require some sort of training or special li-

cense," Braunagel said. Uber drivers only operate small-tolarge-sized cars, with a passenger cap of six. They are not required to get any special license, and the Uber application process checks their license for major traffic violations or accidents. If they have a clean license with an unofficial maximum of three violations in three years, a car that is a maximum of 10 years old, no crime on their background check and insurance, they are able to drive for the service. U b e r, h o w e v e r, d o e s n o t s e e transport companies like local cabs or the D Bus as their competition, but instead as a service their presence complements. "Our competition is personal car ownership because if you know you can get a reliable ride home anytime, you'll be more likely to use the bus or a taxi," said an Uber spokesperson. An Uber spokesperson says that its mission is to "make transportation as reliable as running water, everywhere for everyone."

Dalton Patterson | The Oswegonian The D Bus tours campus and areas of student housing, picking up students to take them to parties and bars.

Science Today series brings Kerin Claeson to campus

Speaker discusses her experiences as researcher in Antarctica

Winnie Blackwood Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com People thought Kerin Claeson was crazy for wanting to travel to Antarctica, but the goal of finding the connection between South America and Antarctica before they split was what drove her forward into the cold. “Antarctica did not always look like it does now,” Claeson said. As part of Oswego State’s Science Today lecture series, Claeson, an associate professor of anatomy at Philadelphia C ol l e g e o f O s t e o p a t h i c M e d i c i ne , discussed the logistics of her trip to Antarctica in 2016, as well as the ongoing discoveries that are being made from their found evidence of fossils on Tuesday. There was also a curiosity of the connection between South America and Antarctica with Australia and the land and marine vertebrates, but Claeson had a focus on those that used to dwell in the water. Prior to their separation, the continents were known as Gondwana, the southern supercontinent. “We know a lot about the cross connection and evolution of the land vertebrates and even a lot of the marine, freshwater vertebrates that would have been associated with this portion of the continents at the time,” Claeson said. “Again, we’re missing a lot of the information about what has happened between them and Australia.” Expeditions have been made in the past to Antarctica but have mainly concerned subject matters like climate change. After 24 hours on a plane, three days out on a boat battling rough seas and a week of training, Claeson and the crew arrived on the Ross Island Group. Claeson’s training included water safety since that was a mode of transportation used, putting together their emergency kits, tents in frozen or thawed ground and preparing food. Before leaving for the expedition, Claeson said she was met with a strike of good luck when she met actor Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson by chance.

“He was really interested in what we were doing,” Claeson said. “It was really nice, so we thought we were starting out on a win and it was a good stepping stone.” A day later, with the rough seas and high waves crashing into their boat, Claeson was bedridden with motion sickness. Once in Antarctica, Claeson spent a week and a half in the field looking for fossils in the Seymour Island, where she found fossils of fish skull bones and vertebrae. “This was better than just fish rubble that we were described in the initial paper,” Claeson said of a previous expedition of the spot years prior that was recorded. Through her discovery of the fossils, it is now being questioned if these marine vertebrae were from before or after the separation of the continents began. This in-depth work with the specimens has only recently begun. It was recorded around 150 specimens with 10 species were found during the expedition. Claeson said this was incredible since the diversity of the marine vertebrates was unknown prior to the discovery. “We are obviously now being able to find some areas, where there is an accumulation of fossils because we’re looking at a beautiful exposure of marine rock,” Claeson said. Claeson said she also believes that

they have all parts to the skeletons. Other discoveries made at Seymour Island include that of a bird. Before opening up the lecture to students for questions, Claeson answered three common questions. Claeson met a penguin, a juvenile who was lost from their family and followed her and part of the crew throughout the day. Claeson showed a video of the penguin running up to her. The second answered question was that Antarctica was so cold she had to do push-ups to stay warm, but other days the temperature rose, allowing for the ground to thaw out. The third question came from a fourth grade class, who Skyped with Claeson during the expedition and asked if the sky was upside down in Antarctica. The answer, through a series of pictures of the moon presented by Claeson, proved it does look like it is upside down. Oswego State student Casey Brozowski said her favorite part of the lecture was hearing about Claeson’s trip and the conditions that she had to endure. “As someone who is going to become an English teacher, I don’t really get the luxury of going on these types of adventures, but I feel like they’re important to learn about and listen to when people do that way you can...get an idea of why these things are important,” Brozowski said.

Dori Gronich | The Oswegonian Claeson spoke to students about her research in Antarctica as part of the Science Today lectures.

INTERNATIONAL from COVER Oswego hosts a diverse group of international students. Some came from their countries to attend Oswego for all four years for a bachelors degree; others attend Oswego for only a s e me s t e r o r a ye a r b e f o re g o i ng back to their home countries to finish their education in their home system. “There are 272 international students studying abroad, representing 37 countries,” said associate director of international student and scholar services Gabriela Lozanova. Of the 37 countries represented, nine were on display Tuesday afternoon. Students from Turkey, Australia, Serbia, India, Bulgaria, South Korea, Vietnam, Spain and Namibia and their respective student ambassadors all educated willing listeners on their home customs. For the 2016-2017 academic year, 2.8 percent of the Oswego State student body was made up of international students. The 2014-2015

academic year saw a peak in total international and exchange students, with 261 total, and 145 stud e n t s s e e k ing t he ir d e gre e f rom Oswego State. Currently there are 223 international students at Oswego State, 160 of them are actively seeking a degree from the school. “I am interested in what is happening in other countries; it is the thing I like the most,” Koymen said. She explained it was her motive for choosing the global and international studies major. Janna Baggio, an Australian international student, spoke about taking advantage of all the opportunities presented. Despite the diversity of the represented countries, the one unanimous factor was the welcome feeling that the students said they received upon enrolling at Oswego. “[Studying abroad] teaches you what you miss about home,” Montoya said.

A5 NEWS Grand Challenges Project to tackle Oswego State pushes to fight sexual assault on campus access to water around world Process for handling assaults involves advocacy, discipline THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2017

OSWEGO from COVER The Grand Challenges Oversight Committee will continue to keep the campus community informed about programming, events, information and announcements related to the project until it officially begins in the fall of 2018. Stanley said she is excited to get started and believes students will be interested to take part as well. “I look forward to working with our campus community on this effort,” Stanley said. “Our SA president tells me that students are excited about the initiative and the potential outcomes. There is a general optimism on campus, and many are glad that such an important global topic was selected.” Dalton Bisson, president of Oswego State’s Student Association, said he is excited for students to get involved and is optimistic that they will get a lot out of it. “We’re tackling a big issue, but I think a realistic issue that we can, as a campus, face,” Bisson said. “I think that when working together, we can

tackle this at an inter-disciplinary approach.” Bisson’s role as SA president puts him in a position to be able to advertise the project to students and spread the word about events and information regarding them. “We’ll have some kind of part in getting it out there and getting students involved,” Bisson said. “And then, anything else really that we can do to promote it because it’s a great cause.” SA is also somewhat involved in the planning of the project, as a seat on the Grand Challenges Oversight Committee is occupied by an appointed SA senator. The Grand Challenges Project will officially start next fall, and students, faculty and Stanley say they are excited to see what the school can offer to such a big cause and how it can unite students and make the Oswego community closer. “The project has the virtue of engaging pedagogical best practices,” Stanley said. “But also bringing disparate groups together where we can all feel the positive effects of being a strong, vibrant and united community.”

Greg Tavani | The Oswegonian The upcoming Grand Challenges project will discuss how to improve access to clean, drinkable water.

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Despite national news of the mishandling of sexual assaults on campuses growing, Oswego State continues to strive to have the best outcomes, according to Title IX experts. According to the 2016 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, the number of reported incidents of sexual assault on the Oswego State campus rose. However, this fact could be misleading, as many believe the number of people reporting their assaults is rising, while the actual number of assaults has remained generally static. “We have seen an increase in reports because we are doing so much awareness,” said Lisa Evaneski, Title IX coordinator. “We believe people feel more confident about how their case will be handled.” Meanwhile, the handling of sexual assault reports on campus is not a simple thing. “There are so many different options,” said Becky Nadzadi, Title IX investigator. “The reporting party really drives the process.” When a student at Oswego State reports a sexual assault, they meet with Evaneski and complete an intake form. The victim is informed of their rights, given an opportunity to voice what happened and given an outline of what their options are and what each option entails and looks like. Eva ne s k i ’s m a i n mo t i ve i n t h i s process is to figure out exactly w h a t t he v i c t i m ne e d s a t t he mo ment, whether that is medical attention, counseling or criminal charges against the perpetrator. Similarly, if a victim is interested in proceeding with criminal charges, Evaneski will help the victim to understand the difference between criminal and conduct charges and what a hearing looks like versus a criminal court case. Additionally, Evaneski will accompany the victim to University Police if they are interested in proceeding with

Baskets of Caring raises donations for United Way

For $1 per ticket, students, faculty can bid on gift baskets Cole Parzych Editor-in-Chief cparzych@oswegonian.com The latest fundraiser put on for the United Way and State Employees Federated Appeals was Baskets of Caring, held at the Marano Campus Center on Nov. 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oswego State employees Judy Roik and Lori Reitmeier have been co-organizers of the event for the last three years. SEFA’s fundraisers range from bake sales to food and toy drives, as well as the upcoming poinsettia sale, all of which are held on campus. The funds raised during the events stay local, helping enrich and improve the Oswego community, distributed by United Way of Greater Oswego County, Inc. This week’s Baskets of Caring is one of the most successful and anticipated fundraisers SEFA holds on the Oswego State campus. Last year’s Baskets of Caring brought in $3,612, which was a record-breaking number for this event. Organizers hope to surpass that total this year and continue the trend of raising more money each year. The total amount raised will be released Monday. The exact start date of this event, however, is unknown due to a lack of records from earlier years, according to Reitmeier, the Marano Campus Center building representative. “These special events, like the Baskets of Caring, all the money that is raised from these special events stays in Oswego County and is used for Oswego County agencies to support people right here in our own community,” said Angela Galvin, extended learning senior secretary and office manager. This year’s event had 22 baskets entered. Tickets to enter into the drawing were just $1. Participants voted for their baskets, which ranged in value up to $1,000. Other baskets included oversized candy bars, coffee kits for aficionados, an array of classic board games and a cash pizza pie, in addition to a basket for the health and fitness gurus. Baskets are entered in to the fundraiser by departments, student organizations and administrative offices, with some even receiving community donations for their baskets. AVP of Facilities Services and the School of Education combined to donate one basket, while the seventh floor of Culkin Hall, Society of Human

Resource Management and Alpha Delta Eta pitched in with their own basket, among other groups. The basket that brings in the most money is identified and they are presented with a plaque given to each year’s winner. “This, I think, is the really big event,” Reitmeier said. “Everyone looks forward to this event to see the creativity, how creative people are, and it’s a worthy cause. So, I think it makes us all feel good to be able to contribute to that.” SEFA works along with their fundraisers and solicits state employees to support the charity of their choice by making a pledge through payroll deduction, electronic donation or check. According to a “How your contributions work” sheet provided by SEFA on the Oswego State website, each investment amount will go toward

different causes. These range from $1 that may pay for a wig for a patient who lost their hair to chemotherapy to a $10 donation that will go toward things such as one week of Asthma camp for a child or 16 hours of research into the causes and cures for Leukemia. “That means a lot to a lot of people that the money stays here in our own county,” Reitmeier said. SEFA is directed specifically toward helping members of the donator’s community. “The charities and organizations that are supported by SFA have often provided invaluable resources and opportunities as well as safe spaces to those in community,” said Karla Cano, a public relations intern for SEFA. “This is why many employees are passionate about giving back to those charities or organizations that once helped them out.”

Cole Parzych | The Oswegonian Passers-by were able to bid on baskets for $1 per ticket to benefit SEFA and the United Way.

charges or would like to discuss the matter further with authorities. Meeting with University Police does not mean that a student must proceed with filing charges, but the police will help the victim to understand what kind of crime it would be based on the statutes. Nadzadi steps in after the reporting party has chosen to get involved with Student Conduct if the accused is a student. If the accused is not a student, faculty or anyone associated with the school, Nadzadi cannot get involved because she cannot hold a non-student accountable for anything. Nevertheless, after the reporting party has chosen to get involved with Student Conduct, Nadzadi begins her investigation. Nadzadi made it clear that investigations are seldom the same. “The ‘investigation’ word can be a little misleading sometimes,” Nadzadi said. “It depends on what the reporting party is looking for. The investigation piece is sometimes figuring out what occurred and doing interviews with witnesses, the reporting party, the accused party and anyone else that may be associated or involved.” However, the accused is not informed that the reporting party made a report unless the reporting party has consented to them knowing. The accused will be invited in to talk after be-

ing made aware that an investigation has started. Both the reporting party and the accused are offered various services. “Sometimes it’s really just about what services the reporting party or the accused party really needs to help them through this process,” Nadzadi said. “That might be getting them connected with the counseling center, getting them connected with a SAF advocate or working through the criminal process with them.” Jake West, an SAF advocate, said that as an advocate, his role is to, “provide a safe confidential space where victims can come, where they will be believed and supported.” As an advocate for SAF, West will discuss the options the victim has, provide emotional support and safety planning and connect victims with even further services for their benefit. West can also prepare orders of protection, custody petitions, accompany victims to criminal court and assist victims with filing police reports. There is an advocate on call 24 hours a day for accompaniment to ensure that victims never have to feel alone when utilizing the services of SAF.

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Photo Briefs Susannah Schaefer

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Susannah Schaefer, an Oswego State graduate, came back to campus on Tuesday to talk to students about her work as the CEO of Smile Train. Smile Train is a nonprofit organization that gives surgeries to c h i l d re n a ro u nd t he w o rl d b o r n with cleft palate or cleft lip. Cleft palate and cleft lip are birth defects that occur when the two sides of the head to not totally grow together before birth. The defects can, according to the CDC, cause issues with eating,

speaking and can cause ear infections. Sufferers can also have problems with hearing and their teeth. As CEO of Smile Train, Schaefer leads the mission of the organization to expand access to healthcare, and to increase local capacities in the counties where Smile Train has a presence. Schaefer helped to rebrand the organization, establish partnerships in Haiti and Rwanda and develop a virtual surgery simulator, which helps speed up the training of surgeons to perform cleft palate surgery.

"Ask Oz" Help Desk

Alexander Gault-Plate | The Oswegonian

Oswego State unveiled its new "Ask Oz" pop-up help desk in the Hearth Lounge in Marano Campus Center on Nov. 10. The desk will field questions from students about common problems they may want help with, but might not be able or willing to go to their advisers about, like the registration process, housing, choosing an academic path, scholarships, or employment on campus or beyond when they graduate.

The desk will be available until Nov. 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every day. It is staffed by Oswego State faculty members who are prepared to answer all the questions new, potential or graduating students may have, and typically has between 2 to 4 available staffers. T h i s i s t he f i r s t ye a r O s w e g o State has hosted a help desk that can answer questions relating to all manner of college-related problems.

Paolini talks about process of writing, teases future books

Ja-Mel Vinson Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com

On Nov. 13, in the Marano Campus Center Auditorium, the Living Writers Series brought in its latest author to speak to Oswego State. The Living Writers Series is a program created 20 years ago by the English and creative writing departments with the purpose of bringing in authors from all writing disciplines to introduce students in the two departments to authors and creators in the field that they are studying. It has since been expanded to be open to the community, with any and all students and faculty being allowed to come and sit in on the meeting with the authors. Their latest guest was sci-fi and fantasy author Christopher Paolini, author of the Inheritance Cycle series, and winner of the “Quill Awards for Young Adult/Teens” and “Indies Choice Book Award for Children's Literature.” Paolini began writing his first book, “Eragon,” when he was 15, and self-published it when he was 17. As a kid from Montana, Paolini said he lived on the Yellowstone Riv-

er and used his experiences to help in his first fantasy story. He wanted to write the story because he enjoyed reading stories with dragons, monsters and adventures. “I was homeschooled and graduated from high school early, there isn’t much to do in the area, and I ended up getting very, very bored,” Paolini said. “Since the alternative to boredom was digging holes in the backyard, I decided to write stories.” After finding a story from the local library, “Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher,” about a young boy that found and took care of a young dragon, Paolini said he felt inspired to write a story like that. “I loved that idea so much, of a young man finding a dragon, that I wanted to write about that,” Paolini said. “I started asking myself questions, like what kind of world would a dragon come from, how would a dragon end up in the middle of a forest?” Paolini gave some advice for how he became a successful writer, and described his creative process. “What fascinates me as a writer is taking something that’s been done a thousand times and thinking and thinking and thinking until you find

some little new facet that ends up blossoming into something new and interesting,” Paolini said. Audience members said they were drawn to the event because of the success of Paolini’s books. One audience member, Jay Vollmer, said he had discovered Paolini’s books in 2007, after moving, and loved them. “I was such a super fan that I would get my local bookstore to open at midnight, just to sell me the newest book,” Vollmer said.

Greg Tavani | The Oswegonian Paolini wrote his first book , "Eragon," at 15.

Topic of birth control through healthcare discussed

Majority of businesses offered birth control in health plans pre-Obamacare BIRTH CONTROL from COVER

healthcare system, it falls on employers [to provide coverage],” Lee said. “It comes down to what you think an employer’s obligations are.” The new regulations allow new exemptions for nonprofit and for-profit employers with an objection to contraceptives based on religious beliefs, employers with moral objections and college-based student health centers, which expands the Obama-era exemptions that originally only allowed houses of worship to claim exemption. Opponents of the new rules argue that all employers, no matter their beliefs, should have to cover the full range of healthcare costs under their insurance plans. Nikki Lee Carroll, executive director of the Onondaga County Democratic Committee, said it is about making sure everyone receives the necessary healthcare they need, including birth control. “I believe that it’s an organization’s r e s p o n s i b i l i t y… i f y o u ’ r e p r o v i d i n g health insurance, you shouldn’t be allowed to discriminate in any sort of way,” Carroll said. Supporters of the exemptions, however, rebut that it should not be up to the government to impose requirements on companies if the companies have strong objections. Central Region Public Relations Director Tyler Toomey, president and chairman of the College Republicans at Oswego State, said the main reason conservatives support these new measures is because they loosen government regulation of private businesses. “Personally, I think birth control and women’s health…is very important,” Toomey said. “When it comes to the government forcing employers to pay for it, that’s where I’m not a supporter. It’s more about forcing them to do something. It’s not about what they’re being forced to do.”

Toomey said that the government does not have to mandate companies because most will cover birth control and not seek an exemption due to the long-term economic benefits. “[Trump] made it easier for organizations to say no, that they don’t want to pay for it, but I think a lot of companies will still provide it to women,” Toomey said. “Your major companies will still provide it.” Mercer, the benefits consultancy subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Co., said that, in 2010, before the ACA was signed into law, nearly 9 in 10 employers covered contraceptives no matter company size. Another point of debate within the larger argument surrounds religious freedom, something both sides are concerned about. Even though the new exemptions accommodate both strong moral objections and religious ones, Lee explained the two are often linked. “ Yo u h a v e t o g i v e r e a s o n s f o r those morals,” Lee said. “Moral beliefs [typically] grow out of that soil of religious beliefs.” The protection of those religious beliefs is one of the main points Carroll said is important to her in this debate. “The country was founded on religious freedom, and also I think that includes freedom from religion,” Carroll said. “So, as a woman, and as an atheist, I don’t feel that someone’s personal religious views should be [imposed] upon me, especially on me and my reproductive healthcare.” Proponents of the administration’s efforts argue that employees have options that will allow employers with religious beliefs to not have to cover birth control. “I think it’s their choice, that if they want to follow those beliefs, then their employees should respect that, and if that’s something you believe in, you may want to consider employment elsewhere,” Toomey said.

Those against Trump’s new legislation often cite the fact that birth control is often used for medical uses other than as a contraceptive. “Birth control is first and foremost a medicine,” Carroll said. “I think a lot of people subscribe to the misunderstanding that birth control is exclusively sexual and for reproductive purposes, and it’s not. It’s for medical purposes as well.” Birth control pills can treat severe periods, acne, pain from premenstrual syndrome and other symptoms related to a hormonal imbalance. With both employers’ and employees’ rights hanging in the balance, different sides project alternate healthcare trends. Lee predicted the effect will largely depend on location. “Rural areas, this might be a bigger thing,” Lee said. “It becomes a big deal because you have a lot of people that still believe in [a] traditional mindset.” Toomey said he does not know what more Americans will see done until a new healthcare policy is written and passed. “I think there shouldn’t be too much more done until a solid healthcare plan comes out from the Trump administration,” Toomey said. “That’ll push this in whatever direction it chooses to go.” Carroll said she sees negative effects in the short term but a bounce back in the long term. “I do believe we’ll see less coverage, but I do believe it will be reversed, that the American public’s response to Trump has been positive for Democrats,” Carroll said. Lee said that overall, the discord is better for the American people in the future. “There’s always this question if you’re living in a pluralistic society, you’ll come across a lot of differences,” Lee said. “The overall benefit of living in a diverse society outweighs the cost, but the cost is still there.”

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Luke Scoville Sports Editor lscoville@oswegonian.com It has been just over nine months since Oswego State Lakers men’s basketball last took the floor, and the reigning SUNYAC champions are set to get things going once again. The Lakers are officially in the post-Brian Sortino era, who goes down as one of the greatest Oswego State basketball players of all time. Familiar faces return from last year’s championship roster and will begin their quest to fill the big shoes left from last year’s senior class. “This year’s senior class has watched from their freshman year until now and have watched the way strong captains have operated in this program,” head coach Jason Leone said. “They’re excited for it to be their turn now, and they’ve done a great job preparing our guys when I can’t be around in the fall.” Seniors and returning starters Ian Schupp and Jamir Ferebee will be vital leaders for the Lakers all season. Last season, the two stars were second and third on the team in scoring, with Ferebee at 12.5 points a game and Schupp at 12.3 points per game. Schupp was named to last year’s SUNYAC Championships All-Tournament Team, where he scored 22 points in the championship game against his former team, SUNY Oneonta, in an 83-80 victory. “We’re looking forward to it, Jamir and I,” Schupp said on being primary scorers. “We were impacts in the playoffs last year and down the stretch at the end of the year. [Sortino] was a big part of the success that Oswego has had, but I think we have a lot of good returning guys, and we brought in a lot of new comers that can bring us back to where

we were.” Last year, as Schupp and Ferebee grew in the offense, they were placed in the starting lineup at a three-guard set with Sortino. The system worked well for them and can potentially continue similarly with the addition of junior-transfer Romero Collier. Collier was named Central New York’s “Mr.Basketball” during his senior year at Henniger High School in 2015. Originally, he enrolled at Div. I Niagara University as a freshman, but he left the team halfway through the season due to academic issues, according to syracuse.com. After playing his sophomore season for NJCAA SUNY Sullivan, Collier has returned to Central New York to join Leone and the Lakers. “I like the school; I like the team. When I came here on a visit, I just knew this was the right team for me,” Collier said. “[Oswego State’s success] was definitely a big influence of why I came. I’m a winner, so I like to win. They’ve been winning the past few years, and I’ve been familiar with Leone since I am from Syracuse.” Collier put up true point guard numbers last season at SUNY Sullivan, averaging 14.9 points and 7.9 assists per game. His great talent will still go through the adjustment process in Leone’s system against Div. III opponents. NJCAA basketball is seen as highly talented, but Leone compares it to a different game in regards to how teams in Div. III scout, prepare and play as a unit. On top of Collier not seeing the floor much at his time at Niagara University, Leone considers this season his “first time playing college basketball.” “So, in [Collier]’s defense, I do not want him to be held at too high of a standard,” Leone said. “He’s still learning how he’s sup-

posed to play in our system, so, in a lot of ways, he’s still a freshman. We’re excited we have him here. He’s an awesome person, and you can tell he has instant credibility with the players on the court.” Expected to be starting down low in the frontcourt for the Lakers are juniors Josh Ivey and Tyler Pierre. Both transferred here last year and saw a substantial amount of minutes off the bench. Pierre bloomed as the season went on behind last year’s starting center, Mykelle Krecko. His rebounding ability in the SUNYAC Championships also earned him

a spot on the All-Tournament Team with 17 rebounds in the championship win against SUNY Oneonta. Prepared to take an increased role as a leader down low, Pierre also added some weapons to his game on the offensive end. “This year, you’re going to see a lot of me behind the arc shooting threes,” Pierre said. “Hopefully I’m making them, and my free-throw percentage has definitely gone up a lot.” Last season, Pierre only missed one 3-point attempt and had a 63 percent freethrow percentage.

Katherine Zenteno | The Oswegonian Ferebee (4) and Schupp (1) combined for 83 3-pointers last season and averaged nearly 30 minutes each on the floor.

“We’re going to be able to play [Pierre] more if he continues to play the way he’s played in practice [because] he doesn’t foul as much,” Leone said. “He’s just a more disciplined player, and he’s become more comfortable being verbal with our guys. Tyler is going to make a big jump this year for us.” Outside of the projected starting lineup, there will be a lot to learn, especially with six first-year players. Sophomore guard Brandan Gartland appeared in 24 games last year and made starts in seven of them. His role and play is also expected to take a leap as a guy off the bench. “I think the biggest growth has been in his confidence,” Leone said on Gartland’s presence. “He knows the system. He knows what to expect year two compared to year one.” Oswego State officially starts their season in the Elmira Tip Off Tournament, where they face Hamilton College for the second season in a row. Last season, Hamilton College defeated the Lakers 78-70 in their home tournament on Nov. 27. “This is [Hamilton College’s] most veteran team and most gifted team they’ve had in the last five or six years,” Leone said. “We’ve had some success. I’m sure this will be a game that they have circled, and we have it circled on our schedule as well.” Oswego State and Hamilton College will tip off at 4 p.m. on Saturday at Elmira College. The winner of that game will take on the winner of Elmira and Keystone College on Sunday afternoon. “We do play a very challenging schedule, and I don’t know what the results will look like,” Leone said. “Not because I think they will be bad, but I’m uncertain this year compared to the maybe last three with how things are going to look in the beginning. That’s why I am looking forward to the games starting this Saturday.”

Shore Report

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SUNYAC Standings

Men's Hockey

Overall

Conference

Oswego Scoreboard

Women's Swimming and Diving Men's Swimming and Diving

Points

Geneseo

5-1-0

3-1-0

Brockport Plattsburgh Cortland

4-1-1

2-1-1

2-3-0

2-2-0

1-4-0

1-2-0

2-2-1

1-1-0

1-3-2

1-3-0

3-1-0

1-0-0

4-1-1

1-1-0

3-1-1

0-1-1

Fredonia Morrisville Oswego State Potsdam Buffalo State

Saturday, Nov. 11

205

Overall

Buffalo State Plattsburgh Cortland Potsdam Oswego State

2-4-0

2-2-0

3-1-0

2-0-0

2-2-2

1-2-1

3-2-1 3-2-0

1-2-1 1-1-0

3 2

188

103

Frascatore: 1M dive: 1st Maquet: 3M dive: 1st

OSW:

400yd medley- 3:49.78

ALF:

Earley: 50 backstroke- 32:53

ALF:

Olin: 50yd backstroke- 28.18 Dale- 100 IM- 1:00.02

Women's Hockey Saturday, Nov. 11

Women's Hockey

Saturday, Nov. 11

OSW:

NEWHL Standings Conference

Men's Hockey Saturday, Nov. 11

Points

BUF:

Gehen: 8 shots Silva: 20 saves

CAN:

Bullard: 1 goal Deveny: 1 goal

OSW:

Stewart: 1 goal Ellis: 1 goal Rankin: 1 goal

OSW:

Zizek: 1 goal Berry: 1 goal D'Orazio: 1 goal

Upcoming Matches Men's Hockey Friday, Nov. 17

Women's Basketball Friday, Nov. 17

*Results accurate at time of publication

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Men's hockey vs. Buffalo State / SUNY Fredonia

Ryan Zalduondo Asst. Sports Editor rzalduondo@oswegonian.com

Joe Porpora Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com

The Lakers will continue their homestand this weekend, hosting Buffalo State and SUNY Fredonia in consecutive nights. Last year against Buffalo State, the Lakers took the season series 2-1. The Bengals took the first game to derail Oswego State's 11-game win streak to start the season, but the Lakers won the next two battles, with the final win coming in the SUNYAC playoffs. Buffalo State's biggest advantage last season was goalie Mike DeLaVergne, who was lost to graduation, and that will be the key to the Lakers handily beating the Bengals in the weekend's first contest to stretch their winning streak to three games heading into Saturday's contest against SUNY

Fredonia. The Blue Devils will present a different level of talent for the Lakers to handle. SUNY Fredonia has already taken down SUNY Geneseo this season, who is one of the best teams in the conference. If the Lakers can protect home ice against Buffalo State a night earlier, it could set up Oswego State to falter against SUNY Fredonia. Outside of the typical three teams that occupy the top of the conference in Oswego State, Plattsburgh State, and SUNY Geneseo, the Blue Devils are a wild card this season to introduce some parity to the SUNYAC. Look for SUNY Fredonia to collect their second big upset of the season with a road win at Marano Campus Center Ice Arena against the Lakers.

Oswego State is coming off a 3-2 victory over SUNY Canton this past weekend. The No. 9 Lakers will host two games this weekend against SUNYAC opponents. Buffalo State will come to Oswego Friday night, and the Lakers will play SUNY Fredonia Saturday night. The Lakers are 3-1 and are already the only unbeaten team left in SUNYAC conference play. Buffalo State enters Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game with a 3-1-1 record and won both games they played last weekend against Chatham University and Lebanon Valley College. The Bengals' offense put up nine goals in their matchup with Chatham University last Friday, a team that Fredonia only tied 2-2 when they played the day after. They are coming into this

matchup with Oswego State with a lot of momentum and are fully capable of walking into the MCC and knocking off the Lakers. Fredonia, on the other hand, is coming into their matchup with Oswego State following a win against Lebanon Valley College and a tie with Chatham University. The Blue Devils were not as impressive against those two opponents as Buffalo State was. Saturday's matchup between the Lakers and the Blue Devils will also be the second of a two-game road trip for Fredonia. The Blue Devils will play in Cortland on Friday night. This weekend will be the toughest test the Lakers have faced yet this season. They should be able to split their games this weekend.

OSW: (0-1, 0-0) MED: (1-0, 0-0)

Men's Swimming & Diving

Women's Swimming & Diving

Saturday, Nov. 18

Men's Hockey

POT: (4-4-1, 1-1-0) BPT: (4-1-1, 2-1-0)

MOR: (1-3-2, 1-3-0) COR: (1-4-0, 1-2-0)

Women's hockey vs. Buffalo State Bengals Nov. 12, 2017

Saturday, Nov. 4

PLA: (2-3-0, 2-2-0) GEN: (5-1-0, 3-1-0)

Sunday, Nov. 18

11:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

OSW: (5-0) BPT: (0-4)

OSW: (4-1) BPT: (2-2)

Laker Athletes of the Week

Hannah Jensen

Men's Hockey Saturday, Nov. 4

7:30 p.m.

BUF: 3-1-1, 0-1-1 OSW: 3-1-0, 1-0-0

Around the SUNYAC Saturday, Nov. 4

Colin Greenseich

Women's Swimming and Diving Junior | Campbell

Men's Cross Country Senior | Cicero

Jensen was a part of two medley teams, both of which beat the Alfred State Saxons during the Nov. 11 matchup. Jensen led off both medleys she participated in. She competed in the races with teammates Kelsey Oliverio, Lok Chi Hon and Aran Kilcoyne.The junior also participated in the 50-yard freestyle race, where she was one of three Lakers to claim a top spot in the race with a time of 26.31 to come in first place.

Greenseich became the first member of the men's cross country team at SUNY Oswego to qualify for the NCAA Div. III Cross-Country Championships in 15 years. The senior also set a program record in the 8K-race at the Atlantic Region CrossCountry Championships, which gave him a 15th-place finish out of 290 eligible runners. This time replaces Greenseich's teammate, Dylan McCarthy's previous record of 25:24.5 in the 8K. This finish also made Greenseich one of seven competitors to earn All-Region honors.

FINAL

Shots: 26 Power play: 0/3 PIM: 8 Faceoffs: 37-23

Shots: 21 Power play: 1/4 PIM: 6 Faceoffs: 23-37

Team

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Rugby advances to Sweet 16 of nationals with win over Southern Connecticut

Div. II rugby continues win streak with blowout victory over top 10 team in first round Shenandoah Briere Chief Copy Editor sbriere@oswegonian.com After an explosive game against the No. 9 Southern Connecticut State University Black Attack, the No. 23 Oswego State men’s rugby team, the Wizards, will move on to the next round of the national playoffs. On Saturday, the Wizards took on the SCSU Black Attack at Hidden Fields and came out on top with an impressive 67-12 win. The victory was astonishing for the team that went in thinking it would be a much harder game, said Reid Adler, one of the coaches. “We all shocked ourselves with the win,” Adler said. “We were told the team was going to be good, and they kind of didn’t even show up. They just kind of sat there, didn’t really make their tackles, do what they were supposed to do. They just kind of let the game get away from them.”

During the game, one player stood out among the rest, said Adler and Luke Lindsay, a fellow teammate. Kevin “Hobbes” Collins, a freshman who had never played rugby, came out and scored two tries about five minutes apart, Adler and Lindsay said. Adler said to see Collins’ transition from not knowing anything about rugby to being a starter has been amazing. Other scorers during Saturday’s game were Sam “Dick Sherm” Baker, John “Hot John” Kilkenny, Garrett “Fat Garrett” MacKenzie, Sean Loughlin, Kyle “Jumanji” Alexanian and Bryan Czarnecki, who each scored one try. Colton Charles and Kevin Morgan each scored two. The team now finds itself heading back to the Sweet 16 for the third time in four years. Back in 2014, the team lost to the University of Vermont, and then in 2015, the team lost to the University of Rhode Island.

Austin Dearborn | The Oswegonian The 67-12 win over Southern Connecticut State University propelled the Oswego State Wizards to their third Sweet 16 in the last four seasons.

Ryan Zalduondo | The Oswegonian

For Lindsay, the upcoming game has him feeling a multitude of emotions, but he said his mindset is on winning. “I’m a little nervous. I feel like you can’t go into any game being not nervous at all,” Lindsay said. “You always have to see your next game as a challenge or you’re not going to get any better. I’ve got butterflies, but I think we can beat them.” If the Wizards win Saturday’s game, they will then turn around and play the winner from the other side of the bracket on Sunday. The winner from this weekend’s matches will move on to the Final Four. Karl Schroeder, one of four team captains, said playing two back-toback games will be interesting as far as physical capabilities go, but having eight reserves will definitely come in handy. “It helps us a lot, and the coolest part about that is those guys step it up every single day because they could all easily be starters, but that’s where having those eight guys is so important this far into the season,” Schroeder said. “When you have to play two games back to back, Saturday and Sunday, that’s just so much on your body. “ This year’s Sweet 16 game will be hosted in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, where they will face the University of

Hartford Hawks. There is no homefield advantage for either team this round, but Adler said the neutral site would be “one of the pitches we’ve played on all season.” Going into the next game, Adler said he is just going to tell the team the same thing as always: just have fun. This week, instead of the usual practice Monday evening, the team watched game footage from their last

match. They also prepared by looking up YouTube film of the Hawks to get an idea of how they play. As far as the team’s mindset goes, Schroeder said their motto of “train, don’t stop” is what keeps them going. “We’ve pretty much have the mindset that it could be our last game, so if we don’t give it everything we have, then what’s the point of even going down there,” Schroeder said. “We’re full throttle.”

Austin Dearborn | The Oswegonian The Wizards will draw the top-seeded New England team, University of Hartford in Kutztown, Pennsylvania.

Swedish-born Brun selected to attend NCAA Student Athlete Leadership Forum Junior defenseman will miss 2 upcoming games to attend conference in Washington, D.C. Joe Porpora Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com Oswego State men’s hockey player Kristoffer Brun will be going to Washington D.C. this weekend to attend the NCAA Student Athlete Leadership Forum. The forum takes place from Nov. 16 to Nov. 19 and brings together coaches, student athletes, faculty and administrators to take part in activities that build on leadership qualities. According to the NCAA, student athletes that are selected to go to the forum obtain a thorough understanding of the NCAA as a whole and return to campus with invaluable leadership skills. Student athletes that are selected to go to this forum have to meet academic and athletic qualifications. The forum is about having a diverse representation of their student athletes and bringing them together to grow personally and professionally. Brun was selected by Oswego State to represent the school along with women’s volleyball player Lauren Fie. The junior defenseman from Sweden said he is excited about the opportunity to go to Washington, D.C. and represent SUNY Oswego and Sweden. “It’s a big honor for me to go for the school,” Brun said. “It’s going to be cool. Hopefully it’s something that looks good on my resume, and overall, it’s going to be a great experience for me. I’m excited.” For Div. III athletes, the forum is open to all institutions in an identified region on a first come, first serve basis. Oswego State is one of the schools that was in the eligible region that can send student athletes to the forum this year. Brun was unaware of what the forum was when he first heard about being selected, but was excited about the opportunity to go. “The first time I heard about it was when I got an email saying you’ve been selected by the school to do this, now we have to wait for the NCAA,” Brun said. “I was like, I don’t know what this is, but alright, sounds good.” This is the first time an Oswego State student athlete has been selected to go to the Student Athlete Leadership Forum. When head coach Ed Gosek and

the athletic department submitted Brun’s name to be involved in the forum, they were told that he would have a good chance. Brun and Oswego State were up against other schools in this region, including other SUNYACs, to see which school would be chosen. The trip itself is free for Brun and all of the student athletes that attend the forum. The NCAA pays for the airfare, the housing and the meals. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that Brun could not pass up. “Coming from Sweden, doing this for the school, for me personally, I think it’s a cool experience,” Brun said. The one downside of going to the leadership forum is that it will take place during a weekend where Oswego State hosts two home games. Even though Brun will be missing time on the ice, Gosek is still excited about him going to Washington D.C. and representing Oswego State.

“It’s awesome,” Gosek said on Brun being selected to go to the forum. “We’re proud of him. It’s a great opportunity. We wish it wasn’t on a weekend where we had two games, but in the big scheme of things, it’s an awesome opportunity. So, for him to be able to go and experience Washington D.C., it’ll be an awesome experience for him.” Brun is disappointed he cannot be on the ice with his teammates this weekend, but realizes that he has a big career opportunity in front of him. His teammates are also supportive of his decision to go to the forum. Brun said that this will be an experience that may open up doors for him in the future. “The guys that I’ve talked to have said ‘oh that’s cool’ and that it’s going to be a good experience for you,” Brun said. “It sucks that I’m missing two home games, but you only get this chance once, and it’s a big career opportunity.”

Dominick Lioto | The Oswegonian Brun was one of two Lakers selected to attend the forum, along with volleyball's Lauren Fie.

SPORTS B4 Grupp easing through annual New era, new start for women’s basketball THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2017

soccer to hockey transition Ben Grieco Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com Two-sport athletes are not as common in college as they are in high school. Some student athletes can handle multiple sports in one collegiate career, as they often have the same guidelines; for example, track and field along with cross-country. However, this is not the same situation for senior Sarah Grupp. Grupp knew she wanted to be a twosport athlete in college. The Charlottesville, Virginia, native was a standout ice hockey and soccer player in high school and she could never choose between the two sports. Grupp said the biggest difference with high school, however, is more time management. “When I finally have free time, I’m actually not doing as well in my classes,” Grupp said. “I know I have to get it done during the seasons.” Before coming to Oswego State, she played hockey for the Reston Raiders, a travel hockey team from Reston, Virginia. She also played soccer for her alma mater, Western Albemarle. In hockey, she stood out as a Female Athlete of the Year winner in high school, as well as being named an assistant captain at one point. Soccer is where she excelled, as she became first team all-district, allconference and all-state her senior year. She was also the 2013 Conference 29 Player of the Year. “I knew I wanted to play two sports, which is why I looked at a lot of [Div. III] schools,” Grupp said. “I could never just pick one.” Women’s soccer head coach Brian McGrane and women’s hockey head coach Diane Dillon said that she is both a great athlete and student in the classroom. Dillon even mentioned her plans to become a dentist. “As a teammate, I think that everybody would agree she’s one of the most positive kids,” McGrane said. “She’s just an all-around great person to have in the program.” As a Laker, Grupp excelled on the soccer team as a midfielder. She was tied for the second most goals and points her freshman year, with a tie for the lead in both categories her sophomore season. At 5-feet-10-inches tall and with a good ability to jump, Grupp mainly scored off the set pieces, according to McGrane. She was also the team’s main penalty kicker, scoring off those quite often during her freshman and sophomore years.

A big moment for Grupp was the lone goal in an upset victory over the then-No.8 SUNY Geneseo soccer team. They were the only team to defeat SUNY Geneseo and one of two shutouts the Knights faced. McGrane called her a big force during the game, between her goal and defense. For her senior season, she was also named third team All-SUNYAC for her first nomination in her four years. She was given the accolade with two other teammates. Emma Geyer was named second team, and Chloe Lonergan named third. “I think for three years, [Sarah’s] kind of gotten snubbed,” McGrane said. “I thought she was the best players as a freshman, and I thought that continued up including this year. It’s long overdue.” While McGrane said he was fortunate enough to get Grupp first over ice hockey, Dillon said the hardest part is that they get Grupp later into the season, so that she does not double-dip with sports. “I think the hardest part is the transition time,” Dillon said. “The later the soccer team goes into the season, it’s harder for her because the hockey team’s already gotten going. This year, she has been better than ever before.” Grupp said the hardest part for her is transitioning between the speeds of each game. In soccer, she is playing near-complete games at a relaxed pace, compared to hockey with a much faster flow. “It was an adjustment from getting back to the quickness of hockey to the slow, more methodical pace in soccer,” Grupp said. “It took me a little bit to get back and get my legs underneath me for hockey.” As more of a defensive forward, Grupp has two goals and two assists in her career. She went pointless her junior year, partly due to injury. Dillon also noted her height has been able to give her an advantage on the ice. “She covers a lot of ice because she’s so tall, and has a nice, long stick,” Dillon said. “She’s usually been on a defensive-type line. We find roles for her, and defensively is where she usually shines, but we’re hoping to get some more offense out of her.” Grupp is hoping to defeat Plattsburgh State once again, with respect to her hockey goals as she finishes up her collegiate career. She is also hoping to show it is possible to compete in multiple sports in college and still be successful. Grupp and the Lakers women’s ice hockey team will head to Plattsburgh State on Nov. 18 and 19 for a back-to-back weekend series, with a crucial conference matchup.

Taylor Woods | The Oswegonian Grupp (4) plays a similiar attack in soccer and hockey with the ability to play offense and defense.

Pinkerton takes over Laker program, set to focus on basics for rebuild Matt Watling Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com This past summer, Oswego State hired Sean Pinkerton as the head coach of the women’s basketball team. In his previous five seasons at St. Catherine University, he turned the struggling Wildcats women’s basketball program around. The team went from one win in 2012-13 to back-to-back winning seasons for the first time in over 35 years. Last season, he led the Wildcats to their highest conference finish at 15-11. A major role in the rapid change of fate for the Wildcats was Pinkerton’s recruiting. He recruited 11 players who won all-conference honors, and one was awarded an All-West Region award. Recruiting is a big deal for Pinkerton and a factor in his decision to come to Oswego. “[I wanted an] institution set up for success, where you can bring in good recruits,” Pinkerton said. “You look at the men’s [basketball] team, the hockey team and the baseball team, and it’s evident you can recruit kids here where you can build a good program.” As important as good recruits are, they still need to be coached, and Pinkerton does a great job at that. He is not afraid to tell it how it is, and the players appreciate that. “[Pinkerton] is getting back to the basics and showing us things we should have known,” senior forward Rachael Windhausen said. “He is not afraid to correct us, which is a good thing.” One of the things that Pinkerton wants to see corrected is ball security. Both he and Windhausen emphasized this is a small nuance, and it shows how well the leaders on the team are getting along with the new head coach. “All around, we need to make better and smarter passes. We have focused on that a lot,” Windhausen said. Pinkerton reiterated that point and has noticed that has been the issue in recent seasons for the Laker women’s basketball team. “We need to take better care of the ball,” Pinkerton said. “We had a scrimmage last week, and [turnovers] were a huge issue. We need to spend a lot of time working in that area of the game to be stronger with the ball and to focus on the little things.” As important as good passing is, it may be a struggle coming out of the gate. The Lakers are going to have to rely on very young guards, like Quincey Zimmerman, as they lost prominent guards such as Mary Mazzella and Alison Nunziato from last season who played over 65 minutes a night combined. Oswego State dropped their season opener Wednesday night to Clarkson University 67-52. The Lakers kept it close at halftime trailing 31-29, but the Golden Knights pulled away in the second half. “Clarkson is really good. They have a couple of guards who are really athletic,” Pinkerton said. “They do an awesome job forcing teams to turn over the ball. I mean, they forced almost 200 more [turnovers] than they committed.” Although it was a tough matchup for Oswego State, it serves as a great mea-

Taylor Woods | The Oswegonian Windhausen (20) scored 15 points Wednesday night in the Lakers’ 67-52 loss to Clarkson University.

suring stick for the Lakers, who went 9-16 (6-12) last season. A significant contributor for the Lakers last season was Courtney Ameele. As a junior last season, the guard scored over 11 points per game. This season, with Heather Herbert, last season’s leading scorer gone due to graduating, Ameele needs to step up and become a big-time point producer as one of the primary offensive weapons on the team. “[I am] prepared [to take that next step,] but we have Rachael [Windhausen] to help inside, and it’s good to have a 6’2’’ girl,” Ameele said. “We also have other girls in Quincy [Zimmerman] and Zana [Dillard].” For Oswego State’s stake, it is promising to see they have a plethora of scoring options. Last season, the Lakers had some struggles with scoring, as they

were seventh in the SUNYAC in scoring. So, if Oswego State wants to see an uptick in wins, it is vital to start producing at an efficient clip. This is something that should come with time, as the athletes Ameele mentioned will continue to grow and hone their craft as they get older. With Pinkerton’s emphasis on ball control and quality shots, the shooters like Amelee should be able to stretch the floor just enough to open up passing lanes for Windhausen, who parks herself under the hoop. Although Oswego State had a rough season last year, it is a brand-new team with completely new captains, five underclassmen and a new head coach. With that in mind, the women’s basketball team should find more success as the season progresses and talents develop.

Taylor Woods | The Oswegonian Pinkerton (above) has led each of his previous programs as head coach to an improving record in each season.

Lack of treatment for head trauma partially to blame for suicide

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Twitter slashes own Achilles’ heel Brief posts only thing keeping company relevant; now they are gone

Instead of a character countdown, the new tweet box includes a circular meter in the bottom right corner. Photo provided by Jeffrey Beall via flickr The brain damage that Hernandez experienced due to football contributed to his mental instability.

Erin Newell Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com Last week, it was discovered that deceased 27-year-old NFL player and convicted murderer, Aaron Hernandez, suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy. C.T.E. is a severe form of degenerative brain disease. Not only did Hernandez have C.T.E, but according to The New York Times, he had a critical case, Stage 3, which is uncommon in young people. C.T.E can only be diagnosed through a postmortem examination of the brain, which is what happened with Hernandez. While it is suspected a football player may be struggling with C.T.E. when he has uncontrollable mood swings, acts out or is lacking impulse control, doctors cannot confirm it while the player is alive. That being said, C.T.E. cannot be used as a criminal defense, or can it? Hernandez was in prison for the 2012 double homicide of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado, but he was acquitted after a 2017 trial. However, he was also arrested for the murder of Odin Lloyd, a semi-professional player who was dating the sister of Hernandez’s fiancée. Hernandez hanged himself before his appeal and Superior Court Judge Susan Garsh vacated Hernandez’s first-degree murder conviction. According to Boston Globe, state prosecutors are “vowing to fight the deci-

sion all the way to the state’s highest court.” The issue at hand is that since Hernandez is technically innocent, his daughter and fiancée now have access to all of his money and assets. Although Lloyd’s mother is still confident that Hernandez is guilty, Hernandez has evidence on his side. According to The New York Times, Boston University scientists published, in The Journal of the American Medical Association, “the results of a study of 111 brains donated by the families of deceased NFL players. All but one had C.T.E.” If this is taken to higher courts, Hernandez has science working in his favor. Under the Massachusetts formulation of the insanity defense, Hernandez’s defense could rightfully argue that when he killed Lloyd, he was undergoing a mental defect that made him unable to behave according to the law. Evidence of C.T.E. has created a reasonable doubt about his criminal responsibility. The Boston University study was, unfortunately, published too late to save Hernandez, but it shines light on the impulse control issues of some professional football players. Aaron Hernandez should have been receiving treatment in a hospital for his critical brain injury, but instead, he is dead. Suicide is merely another side effect of C.T.E. Because of the discovered disease of C.T.E., it can be asserted that athlete Aaron Hernandez should not have been convicted of first-degree murder and was not entirely to blame.

Special delivery: Amazon Key allows access in front door

Photo provided by Seth Anderson via flickr The Amazon Key will allow certain delivery personnel to bring products right inside customers’ homes.

Michael Reilly Circulation Director mreilly@oswegonian.com It seems we can only go so long without Amazon releasing a new product or service. The most recent addition to the company’s evergrowing arsenal is the Amazon Key, a product available exclusively to Amazon Prime members. The purpose of this product is to make home deliveries quicker and more convenient for customers, which is something they have been improving upon for a long time. Amazon attempts to do this by setting up a system that will allow couriers to be able to open customers’ doors and place the package inside their homes. For that very reason, many potential customers are hesitant about customers using the Amazon Key. The idea of allowing a stranger access into their home while they are not present is understandably concerning. However, some key features, no pun intended, that come along with the product should help ease those fears. Along with a compatible smart lock, the Amazon Key features an-

other recent Amazon product: the Cloud Cam, an Alexa-enabled security camera that connects to a customer’s home Wi-Fi. The delivery with this product starts with a courier coming to someone’s home, where they will then scan the barcode on the package, which then sends a request to Amazon’s cloud. From there, the cloud will send a message back to the camera, which starts recording. The courier then receives a notification on their designated app, they swipe the screen that unlocks the door, the package goes in, and they swipe again, re-locking the door. That is that. That is why it is important to take a deeper look into how the product functions. It certainly seems as if Amazon has pulled out all the stops to make sure this product runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Knowing there is a security camera and an easy way for couriers to unlock and relock their customers doors definitely helps ease any previous worries. Although there may be a fair share of money and installation of other products involved, what is important is that it is all in an effort to provide a fast, convenient and safe home delivery experience.

Derek Smith Opinion Editor dsmith@oswegonian.com Twitter is grasping at straws with their newest move to double the character limit on tweets from 140 to 280. Their stock has fallen an astounding 70 percent since its peak in 2013, according to Forbes, and amid some recent bad publicity from users, this could well be a gamble that decides the company’s fate. The change has already proven to be polarizing, suggesting the bad publicity is not going away, and for good reason. Twitter has been under scrutiny for the content they allow to appear, questionable advertising practices and their lack of transparency. Users have complained about the site allowing harassment and threats. Congress is now opening dialogue

with them and other tech companies about Russian bots’ role in the election. When Twitter’s popularity was soaring, many thought they could be the next rival to Facebook. But as of January 2017, they rank ninth in terms of active users, according to Statista. Advertisers may prefer to spend their dollars with Instagram or Tumblr, who both nearly double Twitter in users. Slow growth and bad press are two things sure to make investors skeptical of any company. Financial implications aside, Twitter is worsening the product. The beauty of Twitter was in the transient nature of the content. The short, rapid bursts of information, entertainment and self-loathing was the perfect format for short attention spans. Users could jump in and out without committing too much time to each tweet, while still being immersed in hundreds of sources

of content. A witty, insightful or relatable tweet seemed all that much more impressive if it could be done in 140 characters or less. Facebook is the place for flailing, incoherent rants or long, important messages. Twitter is for short, clever quips. Anything of value on Twitter should be able to be said in 140 or less. Now even good tweets, if they are near 280 characters, may not be worth reading in their entirety. The bad tweets, obviously, will now be even less intelligible, less grammatically sound and more obnoxious. Two-hundred-eighty characters in all caps is not easy on the scrolling eye. Perhaps the most glaring negative consequence is the frightening reality that the president’s tweets now have the ability to contain twice as much idiocy as they previously did. This alone should have been more than enough of a disincentive for the character limit increase. Twitter is moving on instinct here. They could be at risk of being swallowed up by another company or worse, continue to fall behind other social media sites. So, they suddenly decide to fix one of the oldest, yet misguided gripes from users. Twitter users may want to Tweet out 280 characters, but they do not want to read 280 characters from everyobody else. Maybe this proves that we are all just talking to ourselves online anyway.

Veil of ignorance slowly being lifted Webs of hypocrisy kept Hollywood elites safe from public accusations Dominick Lioto Laker Review Editor dlioto@oswegonian.com Ever since Harvey Weinstein was outed as a rapist and sexual assaulter to the public in an expose featured in the Oct. 5 issue of The New York Times, the number of people confronting their predators is staggering. The Weinstein accusations matter because he had A-list celebrities confessing their experiences with the notorious producer, including Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cara Delevingne and Kate Beckinsale. Although this deep web of collusion and ignorance spread further than everyday people realized, it was a common fact in elite social circles. Even up-and-coming actresses in Hollywood were warned about this behavior. So why did these people continue to work with a genuine monster? Hypocrisy: that is why. These people knew about Weinstein’s behavior. People brushed it off, rationalized it, made excuses, and Weinstein paid off his victims. People were making money, so why ruin a good thing? A lot of these actors and people caught in the middle of a Weinstein assault are owning up to their mistakes. They are saying they want to begin to guide their industry in the right direction for the treatment of all people, especially women. For the first time in recent memory, people are being held accountable when it comes to sexual assault allegations. The best example of this current hypocrisy is with the downfall of comedian Louis C.K. He was revered as a multiple Golden Globe and Emmy winner throughout the last couple decades. Between his stand-up specials and FX series “Louie,” audiences, critics and colleagues looked to the man as a genius. In another New York Times expose from Nov. 9, five women went on the record about their experiences with the comedian. C.K. would ask these women if he could take out

Photo provided by David Shankbone via flickr C.K. is yet another in a long list of Hollywood heavyweights to be ousted as a perpetrator of sexual assault.

his penis, then would begin to masturbate in front of them. He did not touch them, but inexplicably forced them to watch him pleasure himself. These stories have been rumors for years, even making their way into the public’s ear, but they would eventually fade away. If the public hears about it, even momentarily, they should realize it is probably a bigger topic of conversation within the actual industry. Only now, when it is a trend to take down these deviant sexual predators, is it convenient for those that praised C.K.’s work last week to condemn it and crucify him for his actions. “Parks and Recreation” creator Mike Schur apologized for casting C.K. in the program even after he heard the rumors. More hypocrisy. He is not apologizing for casting him; he is apologizing that all the nice, normal people that like the show found out about it. There is a scene in “Louie” where C.K. attempts to force sex onto Pamela Adlon’s character. “This would be rape if you weren’t so stupid. You can’t even rape right,” Adlon’s character says.

Last week, Adlon said she was devastated after his admission of abhorrent behavior. Adlon is another that knew all along. She is a longtime collaborator of C.K.’s and has been a close friend for many years. She has been involved in many of his projects and is gaining more household popularity because of C.K. Saying she is devastated is only a result of her not wanting to seem like a bad person because she did not do enough to stop him. People want to remove his work from Netflix and other streaming services. They accuse his specials and series of being an on-screen confessional for his sexual urges. Now that everyday people have some insight into his head it is the perfect time to look at what he has done. Art changes throughout time and with new information comes new context. Do not lock art away. Look at it from a different perspective. Instead of attacking the artwork, find the next artist that is leaving behind victims.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

What do you think of Twitter’s decision to increase its character limit? “It does not really impact me that much.”

Josh Larsen chemistry, freshman “If you have a long opinion, you can just state it. It is better because you can just post one whole tweet.”

Last week, The Oswegonian published an opinion piece detailing criticisms of the Student Association. Along with the debate on Plastic Action for Commitment to Sustainability Affirmation, the SA resolution calling on the dining halls to remove the plastic cups, accusations of self-interested student representatives, petty politics and “grandstanding” arose. While PACSA was a highly contested resolution with numerous positions on the debate of sustainability and student choice, there are greater concerns about SA, particularly the senate, that have been raised. As a Student Association senator representing students at-large, the need to address these concerns and speak as a member of SA feels necessary. Unfortunately, I must concede to some of these criticisms. Indeed, a large portion of the contention concerning PACSA was the fact that an “us against them” mentality plagued debate on what could have been a simple statement of support for sustainability on the Oswego State campus. To clarify, this piece makes no statement on those in the SA senate that supported or opposed

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Lizbeth Tirado public relations, sophomore “That’s what makes Twitter, Twitter. It is for you to be able to give your opinion out quick.”

Dmitry Cafri undecided, freshman

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“They need to. You cannot get a good thought in in 140 characters.”

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it is hard to ignore personal preferences and feelings on certain issues. When I chose to petition to become a senator at-large, my platform was based on being a representative for all and advocating for change that benefits students. Among other things, it was the promise to work together with anyone as a member of a team of individuals who also wanted to bring change and represent the students. SA has brought change. SA has been a force for good. And it can continue to be, so long as the organization rises above self-interest and petty politics in pursuit of a higher goal. The moment the SA does not hold itself to these standards and does not remain beholden to the students and their demands is the moment that the SA has failed the Oswego State students. We all have a choice to make. Let’s make that the right choice.

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PACSA. However, this piece seeks to urge fellow members of the senate to internally assess the actions and behaviors of the organization of late. It is wholly apparent that the SA senate, as a collective body, supports taking up the mantle to ensure that this campus makes the best sustainable choices. Those who opposed the resolution, in its original form, had valid objections, while those who supported it had good intentions on reaching a positive goal. However, animus toward one another kept both sides from achieving the goals desired. SA should reject this method of operation and demonstrate that a representative governing body has the capability to rise above divisiveness and truly work for the interests and needs of the student body. One does not need to look further to witness the effects of divisive rhetoric and aggressive politics than the U.S. government. From the president to both parties in Congress, refusal to compromise and angry, pointed debate has kept the federal government from making any sort of legislative progress. When in the capacity of a representative,

It has been said repeatedly, but learning how to write and edit your work is what distinguishes you from everyone else. Writing is crucial to everything we do in life and you are better off learning to do it well, rather than failing and looking foolish in front of peers or potential employers. Writing is not just for those in “creative” majors like journalism or English. Writing is the key to any degree. Do not expect a response from professionals in your field of

study if you cannot distinguish between commonly used words, use proper grammar to get your point across or have the sense to use decent punctuation. However, with writing comes the editing process, which also plays an enormous role. Editing is important because it makes topics easier for others to read, articulate and explain to the next person. Some might think that there is no way to ever mix up the words “there,” “their” and “they’re” when writing, but it happens quite frequently. People rush to write their assignments and forget to click the one button that makes life a lot easier: spell check. This one feature has made writers appear less incompetent on many occasions, even if they do not admit it. Using spell check cannot be the only thing you do as a writer. You must either read the piece yourself or have a friend take a glance because there is probably something in there that does not make sense or needs to be rearranged. It is not bad to ask for help either;

the greatest writers do. Humans are flawed in their will to ask for assistance on anything, but this is one case where your ego must take a backseat. There are simple and effective concepts to remember when writing and editing. One is to check for spelling and grammar. Someone’s name may look correct and sound correct but be wrong. There is no bigger problem than mixing up two people’s names, especially if the piece does not paint a person in the best light. This is where fact checking also comes into play. Do not get yourself sued. Make sure to triple check all numbers and references used. This goes for anything from percentages to quotes. Next, always read and reread your work to ensure that it is organized. Writing and editing matters folks. It is not just about the words we speak, but the ones we write as well. You want to make a good impression? Be a good writer. That means going back and editing your work.

Professionals ready to rethink ink

Artistic expression not fair measurement of ability Nigeria Stewart Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com It has been said many times that tattoos have no place in the professional workplace. The world is progressing forward, and there is more acceptance of the things once deemed unacceptable. Tattoos are a form of expression that people get imprinted on their skin forever. Once people begin to move into the workforce, employers typically consider employees’ appearance. Tattoos have always been a symbol of rebellion, but now, they are more common in all types of people. It is not clear if tattoos are problematic in the workforce or if prohibiting tattoos may strip someone of their values. Many doctors now have visible tattoos. We should not feel differently about them if they do. This negative stigma around professionals with tattoos limits people from their creative expression. While conducting a small survey within Oswego State, there was a striking discovery about the students. With people bustling through the Marano Campus Center and focused on their phones or music pouring

Photo provided by Support Tattoos and Piercings at Work via flickr Adults can still look appropriate and be prepared for work with a little bit of their tattoos showing.

out of their headphones. This sample of students did not have any tattoos that were strikingly noticeable. A lot of them were on their lower bodies, shoulders, back, foot and other places that a supervisor should not be looking at. Some of the students said they were very strategic with where they placed their tattoos because of the fear of not getting a job. This is ironic though. The students were not worried about not getting a job because their tattoos were not visible; but they also limited themselves on where to

Tip of the hat... ◊.... to the new Amazon Key. ◊.... to the Baskets of Caring fundraiser. ◊.... to the Science Today speaker series.

get tattooed because of jobs. It is almost as if the stigma of tattoos is undermining people’s free artistic expression. People should be able to get tattooed where they desire. Appearance does not determine what one is capable of. It should not matter if a teacher or doctor has a full sleeve of tattoos if the credentials are there. Everyone should be allowed to express themselves in any way they choose to whether it be a skull on their neck or an ice cream cone on their face. Appearance does not determine character or ability.

◊....to Twitter’s character limit increase. ◊.... to the stigma associated with tattoos. ◊....to celebrities who enabled rampant sexual abuse.

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Look @ Oz: ‘The Mikado’ C3 Nathan Fielder cements C4 Sam Smith makes a in Waterman Theater place in comedy history triumphant return

FRIDAY Nov. 17, 2017

FRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2017

LAKER REVIEW

Look @ Oz: ‘The Mikado’ in Tyler Hall

Operetta dates back to late 1800s but still relatable today

Shea McCarthy Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

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Since 1884, the word “Mikado” has resonated around the world as an operetta about love, world culture, government systems and human interaction within the setting of Japan. On Nov. 11 and 12, “The Mikado” was performed at the newly renovated Waterman Theater located in Tyler Hall. The audience was filled with Oswego locals and large groups of Oswego State students. Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Mikado” is intended to educate the audience about Victorian society by actually making fun of what encompasses it. It is an operetta, which contrasts to an opera in that it is shorter and more lighthearted. The operetta uses very few props and relies on the dialogue to make the jokes. Everything from marriage to the death penalty is described in the story, making it a very interesting turn of events for the characters. The setting of Japan was used by Gilbert and Sullivan to disguise their attempts to make fun of 19th century Britain, even though their views on Victorian ideals remain very obvious. The play follows NankiPoo, the son of the Mikado, the Japanese emperor. He has fled Japan in disguise to avoid marrying a much older woman and to find and marry his true love,

Photo provided by Jessica Kisluk The operetta’s producers creatively modernized elements and themes in almost seamless fashion.

Yum-Yum. Yum-Yum, however, is supposed to marry Ko-Ko, the lord high executioner, against her will. In the meantime, Ko-Ko finds his job difficult to carry out, as the Mikado puts pressure on him to kill many people, but the executioner realizes he is too kindhearted to kill anyone. The characters seek many different solutions for their complicated love triangles and attempt to work around the marriage and death laws that caused problems. The version of “The Mikado” that was performed at Oswego State held this same plot but

contained a modern twist on each element of the story. All of the characters used cell phones, and it was a recurring theme for them to be distracted by their phones when a major event was happening in the plot. The 2017 presidential election was referenced many times, and the cast even sang the word “Oswego” in a few of their songs. All of these elements helped the audience relate to the characters and served as obvious analogies to the characters’ emotions. The dialogue remained true to 19th century Britain.

The combination of the Japanese setting and character names, British dialect, an opera singing style and modern 2017 ideals, with a story about both marriage and death, makes for a very interesting performance on many levels. At first, however, this makes it easy to become confused as an audience member with all of this information being presented simultaneously. Even if an audience member does not identify with the story or know the background of the politics, the talented opera singers provide a musically pleasing show within just the notes that they sing. The actual plot can be difficult to understand at the beginning of the performance due to the introduction of many characters at once, all with very unique names. Overall, “The Mikado” was both a visually and musically pleasing show to attend. The show balances comedy and informative context in a way that makes it still relevant and understandable in 2017. The opera music and dialogue worked very well together, and it was obvious that all of the actors were passionate about their roles as characters within the show. The show was memorable, and it was a Photo provided by Jessica Kisluk very unique performance for “The Mikado” uses cellphones to show how interlaced society is with them, even when important things happen around them. Oswego State to host.

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‘Nathan For You’: Work of psychopath or genius? Dominick J. Lioto Laker Review Editor dlioto@oswegonian.com

Rating: Is there a comedy hall of fame? If so, throw the space dedicated to “Friends” in the garbage and replace it with “Nathan For You,” the most innovative, ahead of its time type of comedy in the last 20 years. Nathan Fielder graduated from one of Canada’s top business schools with superb grades. Now, he is using his knowledge to help struggling small business owners make it in this competitive world. This is the basic premise of “Nathan For You,” as he presents himself as a business expert, then attempts to help them with a totally out-of-the-box idea. Everything Fielder films is real. He is “helping” real businesses and putting their real lives on display. Fielder himself is a character, but sometimes it is hard to tell where this character ends. He has issues connecting to women and people in general. He is always trying to make friends and just have some human contact.

At one point, he tricked a group of women, rented a mansion, hired a host and created a “Bachelor” knock-off called “The Hunk.” “Nathan For You” is sometimes hard to watch. The amount of awkwardness exerted off screen can only be described as cringe inducing. He is basically lying to all of these people, but it is always a surprise to see how far he takes it. His confidence says he knows what he is doing to help this business, but everything coming out of his mouth says otherwise. Honestly, Fielder takes these people’s lives and ruins them on national TV. He creates excessively intricate plans for whichever business he is attempting to help. They are detailed, laid out, and always go way further than they should. He is so dedicated to his show that this is where his character bleeds into his real life. Season four is the perfect example of Fielder’s commitment to the program. This season, he created a charity that helps people with warts find employment; he developed a sleeper-cell network to infiltrate Uber because of a personal vendetta; he staged

the “perfect late night talk show anecdote” that he actually used on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” before the episode premiered; he also attempted to make smoke detectors the next big jazz instrument. He even married a man and committed fraud in the process. “Finding Frances” was this

season’s two-hour finale and the show’s longest episode to date. It was hyped up by the network and plugged noticeably more than his past finales. In a typical episode, there are a lot of big laughs packed into the half hour, and this finale just feels like an entirely different beast. This was

Photo provided by CleftClips (https://goo.gl/Vsqu2z) via flickr Fielder actually went to high school with Seth Rogen, who is a self-proclaimed fan.

a far more serious endeavor, and although there were laughs, it was obvious Fielder related to Bill Heath, the show’s Bill Gates impersonator from a prior season. Heath was searching for a long-lost love named Frances from over 60 years ago, and Fielder used his show to help him find her. There is this subtle storyline throughout the seasons that Fielder is a lonely guy that simply cannot relate to people. It makes it seem that he has no chance relating to anybody, and he is forced to confront that in this finale. There were these painful human moments that made viewers occasionally question laughing. The further down this road to find Frances these two traveled, the more Fielder seemed lost in the show. Nathan Fielder is a genius, pure and simple. He is reminiscent of Andy Kaufman, not in his brand of comedy, but in his dedication to the art. He is doing something nobody else working today is even close to achieving and does not get the recognition he deserves.

Hill, McBride’s ‘Vice Principals’ ends on sentimental high note Dominic Rizzi Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: After 17 episodes of absolute insanity that were somehow completely feasible by how grounded and outrageous its characters were, the “Vice Principals” series finale goes out with a bang, a smash and then several more explosions. Despite having led the viewers in seemingly one direction for the past several episodes, Jody Hill (“Eastbound and Down”) completely shocks and awes by pulling a total 180 not just on the identity of Neil Gamby’s (Danny McBride, “Alien: Covenant”) shooter, but also on a multitude of things. What happens in the final two episodes goes far beyond the realm of messing with people’s expectations, and it is astonishing. Things escalate from bad to worse in the most hilarious way one

Image from HBO via YouTube.com McBride showed a surprising amount of heart in a comedy series about very bad people.

could think of. Yet, despite the almost cartoonish feel of just how silly certain events turn out, the show still manages to ground the audience in a way that helps sell this absolute

lunacy and make it feel somehow legitimate. The performances this season have been stepped up from last season. McBride and Walton Goggins (“The Hateful

Eight”) are an acting force to be reckoned with. Their insane bromantic, love-hate relationship proves them to be a dynamic duo that surpasses Gibson and Glover. Gamby and Lee Russell maintain a relationship that is so damaging to them, both physically and mentally, that it somehow makes them both come out stronger in the end, despite all of the horrible stuff they have both done. Somehow, Hill manages to make viewers simultaneously laugh, cry and scream obscenities, which makes this entire show something special. The other thing people do not give Hill enough credit for is the decision to only do two seasons. The reason for this is because the show was originally pitched as a movie, but because of the amount of stuff he wanted to do with these characters, he instead decided to do a miniseries, which was a brilliant move. He gave each and every one of these characters depth, flaws, and

so much emotion in a way that would not have been able to be accomplished on the big screen. The decision to have David Gordon Green (“Stronger”) direct every episode this season was a conscious one, considering how this whole season has had a very particular cinematic look to it. It all wraps itself up here in the most perfect way possible, giving audiences everything that they could possibly need to send off the residents of North Jackson High School and making them feel like they just got an amazing movie-going experience that surpasses even Netflix standards at this point. Fun, crazy, amazingly acted and just overall a great time, “Vice Principals” wrapped itself up in the neatest bow it could have, giving viewers a 2017 version of a goodbye and once again knocking off the air another amazing show. You did it again, HBO. You did it again.

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Wiz Khalifa attempts to stay relevant with mediocre mixtape Ryan Edinger Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

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Wiz Khalifa dropped his first full-length mixtape in nearly two years with “Laugh Now Fly Later.” Fans are still holding out for his sequel album, “Rolling Paper 2.” This simply served as music to tide fans over until that project comes out. A concise 10-track tape with only one feature from frequent collaborator, Casey Veggies, this tape may have looked like a return to classic mixtape Khalifa form on first glance at the track list. Unfortunately, this tape falls short of some of the classics Khalifa has put out in the past. The production was a mix between Khalifa’s trapheavy, “Cabin Fever” trilogy of mixtapes and the floating sounds of his classic, “Kush & OJ.” The lyrics consisted of the usual brags of the lifestyle of a rich and famous

stoner with his own strain of marijuana to promote. Khalifa embraces his status as a veteran in the game, but this really seems like an attempt to put out some unreleased music to appease fans. Luckily, with a veteran such as Khalifa, some of the songs he thought did not make the cut are not only solid tracks, but they offer intriguing sounds. Unfortunately, the tape was not consistent enough to make it memo-

rable, especially when held to the standards of the Pittsburgh rapper’s discography. Khalifa starts the tape out by getting completely outdone on his own opening track. Khalifa’s only guest on this project, Casey Veggies, made the most of this exposure, despite already being a known commodity in hip-hop with a hook that bobs heads and a verse that outshines Wiz’s. It is not a

bad song by any means, but the bars from Khalifa feel like they have been said before, and he had the spotlight stolen from him by Veggies. The second track was supposed to be a hit with that trap-heavy, “Cabin Fever” sound, with production from 808 Mafia. However, “Letterman” was quite disappointing, with a repetitive hook from Khalifa in a singing fashion with a healthy dose

Photo provided by The Come Up Show (https://goo.gl/Vsqu2z) via flickr Khalifa has kept fans waiting for his highly anticipated “Rolling Papers 2,” the sequel to his critically acclaimed album, for years now.

of autotune. This song might be one of the more talked about ones from the project, but not for the right reasons. Khalifa did not compile a project full of flops. He has consistently added to his catalog with every release, and this tape was not without its highlights. Khalifa uses beats that complement his laid-back flow, and that is what the fans want to hear. He is not a stereotypical stoner, and the tracks “Figure it Out” and “Long Way to Go” hold themes of inspiration, urging everyone to strive for their very best. These two songs are the ones that will provide fans with hope for “Rolling Papers 2” to be a triumphant return to form for Khalifa. It feels like the rest of Khalifa’s career could hinge on the reception of his long-awaited album. A successful release would create an acclaimed album series. An unsuccessful release could be viewed as just another blip in a declining career.

Smith returns to music scene in style with ‘The Thrill of It All’ Mary Katherine Moylan Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: Since his voice hit the airwaves in 2012, featuring in Disclosure’s “Latch,” Sam Smith has taken the music industry by storm with his more-than-impressive talent and range. With the release of his first album three years ago, it seemed that nobody c o u l d g o a n y w he re w i t h out hearing the “Stay With Me” singer. After winning four Grammys for his al bum “In The Lonely Hour,” w h i c h d i s pl aye d t h a t h i s high notes were more than Disclosure’s digital effects, Smith surfaced once again in 2015 with “Writings On The Wall,” the theme for the mo s t re c e n t J a me s B o n d film, “Spectre.” Since then, the artist has been lying low until his most recent flood of single r e l e a s e s . “ Wa y To o G o o d At G o o d b y e s ” a n d “ P r a y ”

dropped first from his newest album, “The Thrill of It All.” “Way Too Good At Goodbyes” commences with a typical piano ballad accompanied by the gospel-like choirs that famed Smith. He appears to have stayed in his ways with this opening track. In a Beats 1 interview, Smith explained how only four out of the 14 tracks on the album are about him, “Way Too Good At Goodbyes” being one of them. Smith told Zane Lowe how the song related to him, “[The song is] about a relationship I was in, and it’s basically about getting good at getting dumped. […] I’m still very, very single. I think I’m even more single than I was when I released ‘In the Lonely Hour.’” With lyrics like “But every time you hurt me, the less that I cry / And every time you leave me, the quicker these tears dry,” his words ring true. “One Last Song” is a crowd pleaser and different sounding from the ar tist’s usual ballads. With Memphis brass and doo-wop strut, Smith

pleasurably mixes it up with a tune that is bound to be on repeat. “When it was good, it was bittersweet, honey / You made me sad ‘til I loved the shade of blue.” Much like “One Last Song,” “Baby, You Make Me Crazy” is another track near-ode and echo to the late and great Amy Winehouse by bringing back the soul she reflected in her music through curt chords and horns. “Baby, you make me crazy / Why’d you have to fill my heart with sorrow?” “HIM” is one of the most notable songs of “The Thrill O f I t A l l .” I t i s a n a n t h e m for those who have loved in fear. Having kept his sexuality apart from his songwriting, Smith breaks the silence with opening lines “Holy father,” and then confesses “I’m not the boy that you thought you wanted” by telling the s to r y o f a yo u ng b oy c o n fessing his sexuality to his father, his priest and lastly, God. Hence, the capitalization of the title was purposeful and the importance of the boy he has fallen for

Image from SamSmithWorldVEVO via YouTube.com Smith reemerges from the shadows with “The Thrill of It All,” his first album since 2014.

comes through: “It is him I love, it is him I love.” “The Thrill Of It All” is another amazing album released by Smith that takes some warming up to when one is used to the ballads and he a r t b re a k ho t e l t u ne s he sported in “The Lonely Hour.” What first appears to sound like a lot of the same old, lis-

teners discover, is anything but with Smith reigning in his vocals and refining them to near perfectly executes tracks like “Midnight Train,” and “No Peace” featuring budding ar tist, Yebba. Focusing on the others around him, rather than himself, Smith creates a beautiful album that is bound to please.

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Yung Lean defies logic by dropping solid project, ‘Stranger’ Ian Saunders Asst. Laker Review Editor isaunders@oswegonian.com

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Jonatan Leandoer Hastad, better known as Yung Lean, is one of the most influential artists most people have not heard of. The young Swedish rap sensation had been making waves back in 2013 when he dropped his “Unknown

Death 2002” mixtape, a bizarre project that took elements of vaporwave and rap and combined them into “cloud rap,” a dreamy, ethereal sound that felt truly original at the time. Lean’s nonchalant delivery and bizarre style made him into one of the first “meme” rappers, following in the footsteps of trailblazers like Lil B and Tyler, the Creator. Rising out of the internet alone, Lean formed the Sad Boys, one of

Photo provided by Stuart McAlpine (https://goo.gl/Vsqu2z) via flickr Yung Lean seems to be headed in right direction for an artist called “Yung Lean.”

the most interesting fanbases in pop-culture: packs of teenagers wearing bucket hats and The North Face fleece jackets, obsessed with early 2000s nostalgia and Arizona green iced tea. As the dust settled and trends changed, many people started to see Lean as a thing of the past. While his sound showed improvement in later releases like “Kyoto” and “Yoshi City,” due mainly to the genius work of his producer friends Yung Gud and Yung Sherman, Lean was showing almost no progress lyrically. Droning on about drugs, video games and emotions repeatedly, his music was starting to grow more stale as the years went on. This is what made his song “Hoover” off his last album Warlord so exciting; finally it seemed like Lean was ready to make a drastic change to his sound, tossing the dreamy, ethereal vibe he was known for in favor of aggressive, industrial, in-yourface tracks. While the single

“Hoover” fulfilled this vision, the rest of “Warlord,” unfortunately, fell short. On his newest album, “Stranger,” he comes closer to doing the 180-degree turn he showed his fans he was capable of. Not completely falling off the edge, “Stranger” still has plenty of things that brought older fans in: synths soaked in reverb, catchy hooks, trap drum beats and plenty of references to the Sad Boys culture he helped create. “I’m a real-life mannequin, get it then I dip,” Lean raps on the first track, “Muddy Waters,” sounding like he was just shot with a tranquilizer dart. “In a Percocet river I got gills like a fish.” While Lean is usually nowhere close to having a good flow, he can usually redeem himself by having a fun, memorable hook. A perfect example of this would be the next track, “Red Bottom Sky.” It is one of the catchiest songs that Lean has written in recent memory as a melody that sticks with the

listener for days on end until they are forced to listen to it on repeat. “Ice dropping, red bottom sky,” he sings, his voice sounding amazing floating over a dense, atmospheric pad. “Metallic Intuition” is a moody, dreary trap banger that shows Lean is improving his writing, even if some of the lines still hinge on being cringe-inducing. That is the odd thing about “Stranger.” Shockingly, it shows Lean’s strongest songwriting is on tracks where there is close to no rapping. The piano ballad “Agony” helps finish the album off, and it marks a huge contrast to the rest of the track list with just how sincere it sounds. It feels like this song is Lean taking his training wheels off, kicking hollow trap beats to the curb in favor of creating real, raw music. What is obvious on this album is that Lean is building toward something. It will just take more time to figure out exactly what that is.

Seal still making new music, surprisingly not terrible Ethan Magram Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: British pop-soul and Grammy-winning singer Seal is back this year with a new album since “7” in 2015. This time, he brings another cover album, akin to “Soul” and “Soul 2.” Instead of paying tribute to classic gospel and soul hits, Seal delivers his own renditions of a few popular jazz standards from yesteryear. The album, rightfully dubbed “Standard,” is a tight 11 tracks, clocking in at just over 42 minutes long. Seal t a ke s o n a r a n g e o f t u n e s originally written and performed by a variety of ar tists, from legendary pianist and big-band pioneer Duke Ellington and orchestral jazz composer George Gershwin to famous show tune writer Cole Porter. The influences from these artists are incredibly apparent in Seal’s performances.

Photo provided by Eva Rinaldi (https://goo.gl/Vsqu2z) via flickr Seal has been a pop-culture icon since “Kiss From A Rose” was played everywhere in the mid-90s, including the “Batman Forever.”

The album starts off with “Luck Be a Lady,” originally written by Broadway composer Frank Loesser. This song, as well as being incredibly catchy, sets the mood for the rest of the album. The tune introduces the common themes of big, shouting brass sections and beautiful, sweeping orchestras. Following this tune is “Autumn Leaves,” a slowermov i ng b a l l a d t h a t f u r t he r showcases the gorgeous orchestra, reminiscent of those

out of a Broadway play. The orchestral-only background in tunes like “Autumn Leaves” and “My Funny Valentine” gives Seal’s voice the chance to shine in the foreg ro u n d . H i s v o i c e re m a i n s as deep and smooth as it has been since “Kiss from a Rose,” but his increasing lack of range, presumably from his age, makes some songs grow stale within their first minute, as Seal lacks the dynamicity he used to have in his ear-

lier work. This can be heard in “Anyone Who Knows What Love Is,” which provides nothing interesting in Seal’s singing nor in his supporting band. The band, nonetheless, is phenomenal and shines t h ro u g h o n t he lo u d e r a nd faster swinging tracks such as “Luck Be a Lady” and “I’m Beginning to See the Light.” The percussion and horns are consistently tight, as to be expected, and the leads and solos are always dynamic and

colorful. They add more of a musical edge to the tracks, rather than relying solely on Seal’s vocal leads. The covers on this album are generally well chosen, offering several moods and genres, from swing and blues to bossa nova stylings. Some work better with Seal’s sign a t u re s i n g i n g v o i c e t h a n others, but the variety keeps the album from going completely stale. Although there i s s u c h va r i e t y, t he a l b u m still seems to grow old and repetitive toward the end of the second half, especially since just about every track is a love song. This is a normalcy for Seal, but it offers ve r y l i t t l e d i ve r s i t y i n t he lyrical sense. Seal, overall, delivers an entertaining package of jazz covers, which is incredibly refreshing for his repertoire. “Standards” offers great music from great musicians, soulful vocals on behalf of Seal, and, for jazz fans, a number of great go-to covers of classic standards that do the originals justice.

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