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SUNY releases guidelines New rules, regulations announced for 64 campuses for spring Ben Grieco Editor-in-Chief bgrieco@oswegonian.com With only a few weeks left in the semester, the State University of New York announced guidelines for the spring semester, including a later inperson start-date than originally anticipated, on Sunday, Nov. 15.

The guidance will be followed by all 64 campuses within the SUNY system and will allow “campuses to safely return to in-person instruction for the spring semester.” The plan is based on current federal and state guidelines.

Some things are returning for the spring semester, such as the surveillance testing, mandatory mask-wearing at all times and social distancing while on-campus.

It is unknown what additional protocols SUNY Oswego is taking for the spring semester, if any, with the aggressive COVID-19 policies and testing strategies.

“With COVID-19 surging nationwide, and with increased cases in New York, SUNY has devised a comprehensive plan to keep this virus at bay throughout the flu season and through the spring semester,” SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras said. “We’ve demonstrated this past fall that by

implementing an aggressive strategy to manage COVID, students can safely return to campus.”

One of the protocols remaining for the spring semester is SUNY’s strong surveillance testing policy that began in September. As of Nov. 19, 498,629 tests have been conducted by SUNY — more than the entire states of Vermont, Idaho, Wyoming and South Dakota.

However, compared to last semester, every student who plans to live, work, take classes or utilize different services on-campus, such as the gym or library, must take a COVID-19 test upon arrival. Last semester, it was up to the school to decide on “baseline” testing for the semester.

Students must also quarantine for seven days before returning to campus. When arriving to campus, students must produce a negative COVID-19 test that was taken within three days of returning, or students must take a campus-administered test within five days of arrival to campus.

“Students who present documentation of a positive diagnostic test within the prior three months are exempt from the return test,” according to the press release.

Another policy that remains is the COVID-19 case tracker from SUNY

with data from all 64 campuses of the system. The 100-case or 5% threshold that was instituted during the fall will also stay. Currently, only five schools have had to go completely remote — SUNY Oswego, SUNY Cortland, SUNY Oneonta, University at Albany and Binghamton University.

SUNY Oswego and Binghamton University returned to in-person classes this semester after going on the mandatory two-week pause, but on Wednesday, Binghamton was sent online again. SUNY Oneonta sent all students home for the semester after a large outbreak, and SUNY Cortland announced on Nov. 1 that it would finish the semester remotely after an extended outbreak of COVID-19, despite being on pause for nearly a month.

The University at Buffalo hit the 100case threshold on Wednesday, but after consultation with the local and state health department, the school announced it would continue in-person instruction to allow for exit testing before Thanksgiving break.

SUNY has implemented a new start date of in-person instruction of Feb. 1. Most winter session classes and the beginning of the spring semester will be remote until that date.

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2020 commencement to honor May, December grads Dylan McGlynn Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com In December, SUNY Oswego will hold its second virtual graduation since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, next month’s ceremony will look significantly different from the initial event.

SUNY Oswego held the May 2020 graduation online, after finishing the semester virtually. However, Wayne Westervelt, SUNY Oswego’s chief communication officer, emphasized that the ceremony was not intended to be a true graduation.

“We really held what we characterized as a graduation celebration,” Westervelt said. “It was not a commencement, in May … We were really hoping that we could celebrate the graduates, and then bring them face-to-face for a ceremony this fall.”

May’s virtual ceremony featured appearances by New York State Senator Chuck Schumer, and SUNY Oswego alumnus Al Roker.

Former Student Association President Takeena Strachan, faculty chair Lisa Glidden and SUNY Oswego President Deborah Stanley also spoke during the event.

The ceremony did not celebrate individual graduates, which Westervelt said will be a major part of the December commencement.

“Graduates will have their names listed on screen, announced and read with any honors,” Westervelt said. “On Dec. 12, we’ll be celebrating ‘Commencement 2020.’ Not the December commencement, not the May, but in essence the entire class of 2020.”

The commencement will be broken up into five separate ceremonies, to take place concurrently. There will be individual ceremonies for each of the four schools: college of liberals arts and sciences; school of business; school of communication, media and the arts; and the school of education, as well as one for the master’s program.

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Counseling center offers virtual programs, telecounseling to replace in-person

Some students may be uncomfortable with online counseling, struggle to get comfortable virtually Rachel McKenna Chief Copy Editor rmckenna@oswegonian.com

COVID-19 has changed the way people do everything in their daily lives. Such a drastic change in normalcy can take a toll on someone and their mental health. Specifically in colleges and universities, students have changed every aspect of the way they learn, socialize and just live.

Classes are online, club meetings are over Zoom, no more parties and no more grabbing lunch with a group of friends at the dining hall. All of the normal parts of a college experience are gone because of COVID-19, and students have been forced into isolation while getting their education.

Anna Boyd, a senior art major at SUNY Oswego, said the isolation of this semester is something she really struggled with. Since art is a handson major, Boyd felt that she could not get the education she wanted, pushing her into a bad mental state and causing her to take the semester off.

“I did go through a month of school before I dropped this semester,” Boyd said. “I didn’t feel like I was getting the education I was paying for. You can’t do ceramics from home. I can’t have access to the equipment that I

need for these classes. So how am I supposed to excel?”

Boyd said that many other students that she knows have felt this way. Some have taken the semester off and other “friends are coping in different ways.”

Joshua Kelly, a heath and wellness student at SUNY Oswego, said he feels more comfortable being at home while school is mostly online. He said being in a college environment without the social aspect was hard for him, as he noticed students living on campus were also struggling.

“Students on campus that are in my class described it as living as prisoners,” Kelly said. “They can only leave for class or food. It’s cutting off the natural social instinct for students.”

Living in isolation makes it hard for students to continue with their work normally. Katherine Wolfe-Lyga, the director of the SUNY Oswego counseling center, said it is normal to feel this way.

“I hope anyone who has really struggled this semester can have some self-compassion and be kind to themselves,” Wolfe-Lyga said.

“This has been hard for all of us to adjust to. We don’t have an instruction manual for this. We just need to take care of ourselves, look out for our friends and loved ones and keep plugging away.”

Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian For the fall semester, SUNY Oswego has been offering telecounseling, a virtual replacement for the traditional walk-in service.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms in anxiety and depression in people have had a significant increase during the months of lockdown. The CDC also said that these symptoms are “disproportionately affecting specific populations, especially young adults …”

“We have seen an increase in students feeling isolated and lonely,” Wolfe-Lyga said. “But otherwise students are reporting a lot of the same issues as in the past.”

Students like Boyd and Kelly said they have never used SUNY Oswego’s counseling services. Boyd said she does not feel comfortable going

through the school.

“School already gave me anxiety, so thinking of going to something through the school made it even worse,” Boyd said.

SUNY Oswego’s counseling center has turned to online services, offering telecounseling and other services remotely. However, like most other online services, it is not something that students want to reach for.

“I think it’s harder to get comfortable with a counselor via telecounseling if a student hadn’t met them before,” Wolfe-Lyga said. “Students also report really missing our offices.

I’ve heard a number of people report that they felt safe and comfortable in

our offices and some of our students have fewer physical spaces in which they can experience that right now.”

SUNY Oswego offers many different programs for students who are struggling with isolation, or mental health issues. If telecounseling is not something a student feels comfortable with, there are other resources available for them.

“Please reach out,” Wolfe-Lyga said in an email. “Drop into Let’s Talk, call counseling for an end-of-semester consult, work to connect with others you trust, and follow us on Instagram (@mindful_oz) to learn of mental health and wellness-related tips, events and services.”

Ceremony to utilize filters on social media Spring break canceled Graduating student ‘disappointed’ but understands situation for all SUNY institutions

Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian Caps and gowns are still available for graduating students who want to purchase them.

DECEMBER from COVER “The feedback from Spring 2020 played a big role for this semester in how the planning went,” Student Association President Lizeth Ortega-Ramirez said. “Students were very vocal about how they felt in the spring semester.”

The school has partnered with StageClip, a company specializing in virtual graduations, to help coordinate the commencement ceremony.

Through StageClip, graduates will be able to submit photos and videos that can be shown when their names are announced. The company is also working to roll out graduation and

Oswego-themed filters for both Instagram and Snapchat.

One of the filters is a digital cap and gown, although the school will still be offering the traditional cap and gown for graduates. This is another contrast from the May ceremony, where the school did not initially offer the cap and gowns, cords or diploma covers to graduates.

“We didn’t want to roll out all the commencement-related things, because we didn’t want our graduates in May to think that we weren’t going to revisit this,” Westervelt said.

SUNY Oswego has also launched a new section of their website dedicated to the December

SA Supreme Court Chief Justice Matthew O’Donnell presented to the Senate, detailing a new process that describes how SA should handle new organizations.

O’Donnell described the Rules and Judiciary committee as simply a “rubber stamp” for them. He said there is “a lack of consistency between the manual and the bylaws.” He hopes the changes will also bring about a more thorough vetting process, limiting new organizations.

commencement. It is a “one-stop shop for caps and gowns, cords, hoods, diploma covers, celebration signs, Snapchat and Instagram filters and more,” as described by Stanley in an email to students.

Although an in-person graduation is currently not a possibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students have still expressed their strong desire for a traditional commencement. Graduates were surveyed before the celebration in May, with Westervelt reporting that “an overwhelming number” said they desired a face-to-face ceremony.

“I’m a little disappointed that I won’t be able to walk across the stage, and stand with my peers as it is what I always imagined,” said Sarah Nehama, a December graduate. “But I understand why that can’t be done. Safety is and should be the top priority.”

However, depending on the future status of COVID-19, December graduates would be allowed to walk the stage at a potential in-person commencement in May 2021. Westervelt said that most December graduates do not typically return for the May ceremony, although he acknowledged that the unique circumstances this year could change that.

Nehama said a return for a May commencement ceremony is truly unknown, as getting a job out of state could make her “more inclined to say put because of logistics.”

“I hope that this virtual ceremony can compensate, even just a little bit,” Ortega-Ramirez said. “You can’t really compare an in-person celebration with a virtual celebration … but [SUNY Oswego] really took the feedback to heart.”

Brandon Gonzalez, the director of diversity, equity and inclusion, briefed the Senate on his accomplishments this semester, as well as what he wishes to achieve in the future.

Gonzalez started the #BLMAlways educational series and a diversity class town hall event.

The event was intended to survey students on what they would like to see in future SUNY Oswego diversity courses.

Via the work of SA’s director of civic engagement, Esther Loja, SA has been more active in

SUNY Oswego is slated to start its spring semester on Jan. 25, with new students arriving to campus on Jan. 21 and returning students on Jan. 24.

The first week of most classes will be remote for SUNY Oswego.

“Exceptions will be granted for clinical practicums, specialized research and applied learning experiences that require students to be physically present,” the press release states.

Each campus must notify SUNY of any courses that require in-person instruction, and students will receive pooled surveillance testing for anyone that are “engaged in this type of hands-on coursework during this timeframe.”

Students with special circumstances can also request permission to stay on-campus between Thanksgiving and the start of the spring semester. Routine COVID-19 tests will be given to those students who remain on-campus.

“These students will have access to meals,” according to the press release.

“Trained staff will remain on campus and attendant to students’ needs, and can connect students who feel isolated or lonely to mental health and wellness services.”

While most campuses already mandate it, all students must wear face coverings in classrooms, conference rooms and all public spaces when they are with others — even when six feet apart from other people. In dining halls, students must be seated and remain socially distant while eating.

Currently, SUNY Oswego’s dining halls are grab-and-go only.

During the semester, spring break has officially been canceled by SUNY.

The SUNY Oswego spring break week, as well as Easter and Good Friday weekend, were already being reviewed for removal. Also, the possibility of ending the semester one week early was brought up. The calendar on the school’s website has not reflected these changes yet.

SUNY has allowed schools to bring in “single-day, midweek reading days” to put instruction on pause throughout the semester to give students a break.

“If colleges opt to do so, students will be highly discouraged from leaving campus,” the press release states.

“Any on-campus services in support of religious observances must follow normal density, face-covering and quarantine/isolating protocols.”

All 64 campuses will also provide a “clear, plain language notice” titled “What Students Should Know.” SUNY will provide a template for each individual campus to customize for their student body. The notice will provide information on testing requirements, mandatory quarantine and isolation, compliance measures and percentages of courses which will be offered in-person and virtual.

“These additional efforts…coupled with uniform enforcement and compliance—illustrates that SUNY is setting a nationwide standard for controlling COVID-19 in the weeks and months to come,” Malatras said. “This aggressive strategy gives us the best change to return our students once again to classrooms in early 2021. But as we know, this is a fluid situation so we will continue to adapt and be flexible as issues emerge.”

This story will be updated on The Oswegonian website with any additional policies or specific wording from SUNY Oswego as soon as it becomes available.

community engagement and involvement this semester. SA led campaigns to promote both voting, as well as wearing masks to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Loja created a Constitution Day panel with SUNY Oswego alumni.

The panel discussed the constitutional rights of citizens and how to use them for activism.

number of courses that can be pass/fail to two.

Any class that requires a D- or better would be eligible to make pass/ fail if it passes. According to Schmitt, it has the support of the Provost’s Office, though he and President Deborah Stanley do not get involved with Faculty Association votes or movements.

Elizabeth Schmitt, a member of the Faculty Association and professor of economics, provided an update to SA’s pass/fail plan. While the vote has not taken place, she expects a modified version to passs. The version would limit the

SA President Lizeth Ortega-Ramirez informed students that alumni are willing to pay for a bus ticket or other basic costs for those who cannot afford to go home.

Students should reach out to Ortega-Ramirez if they need help.

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SPRING DINING PLAN REVEALED

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In an email to students on SUNY Oswego on Tuesday, President Deborah Stanley announced what she called “exciting news” regarding dining on campus next semester.

Unlike this semester’s dining options which have been described as repetitive by students, Auxiliary Services will expand their menu. In addition to more meal options, SUNY Oswego will bring back the fourth meal, known as late night, as well as the Cooper Creamery. Late night will only be offered at Cooper Dining Center, however, Sunday through Thursday from 8:30-11 p.m. Cooper Dining Center will also be open for dinner the same five days from 4 to 7 p.m.

Looking at where students can eat, in spring 2021 in-person din-

ing will resume, an option that was put on hold earlier this semester after a brief spike in COVID-19 positive cases. This offers students the ability to eat with friends and classmates at any dining hall. Students will still be able to order food online or to-go if that is something they prefer. Cooper Creamery has also been added to online ordering.

The new schedule, according to Stanley, will “ensure” that food is available from 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Thursday, a time frame where there is a high demand for meals. Stanley is expected to provide additional information in the Spring Forward 2021 Plan which she intends to release in early December, according to the email.

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‘Laker Success Package’ program announced Award available to full-time undergraduate students Matt Watling Managing Editor mwatling@oswegonian.com On Nov. 10, SUNY Oswego President Deborah Stanley announced the “Laker Success Package” in an email to students. The package combines financial assistance as well as career development opportunities in a time of overall uncertainty.

The program has three elements to it: a $150 cash award for returning students, an “alumni/career mentor” and a virtual career development program.

The $150 cash reward or SUNY Oswego’s “own ‘stimulus’ package,” as the email described it, is only available to undergraduate students who are full-time and enrolled for the spring semester. Students who qualify can expect to receive the award just after March 1, 2021. The award is a way for SUNY Oswego to assist its students as COVID-19 has struck down the economy at the local and even global level.

“This award is meant to … encourage students to continue on with their studies,” said Scott Furlong, the provost and vice president for academic affairs. “The intent of the award was to really focus on full-time undergraduate students and incentivize their return to campus in spring 2021.”

While graduate students are not eligible for the award, SUNY Oswego recently created the “Stay and Complete” scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to students who enter a graduate program within 12 months of receiving a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Oswego and is valued at $300.

Graduate students are also eligible for the alumni mentoring program. While SUNY Oswego has a strong alumni mentorship program via the Alumni Sharing Knowledge program, this guarantees a mentor for each student who signs up.

According to the email, assigned alumni will offer tips, experiences and answer questions throughout college and into one’s professional career. SUNY Oswego has an alumni network of 89,000 members, with many of them ready to help current students wade through the tumultu-

Nsikak Ekong | The Oswegonian SUNY Oswego will offer a $150 award for returning full-time undergraduate students.

ous waters of their professions during such unprecedented times.

“Our alumni are very excited to help our students. It is one of the activities that engages them the most with their alma mater,” said Mary Canale, the vice president for alumni and development. “In some ways, the move to the virtual realm has enabled more of these connections between alumni and students to happen.”

Aside from economic uncertainty associated with COVID-19, personal connections have also taken a toll, considering how hard it was to meet people in person during the early stages of the pandemic. Because of this, the Alumni Sharing Knowledge program expanded to include other interests and shared experiences.

“During the pandemic, as students and alumni alike were finding themselves in uncharted territory,” Canale said. “These virtual connections became even more vital as a way for alumni to not only share career and professional advice, but to share personal stories and suggestions with students about navigating and moving forward during times of adversity, more generally.”

Over the last few months of the pandemic, more than 300 alumni volunteered to serve as mentors, ac-

cording to Canale. This is a number that the office is very happy with, since there are more alumni signed up than students.

The final prong to the Laker Success Package is the new virtual career development program. In this annual program, students will be connected to alumni, employers and guest speakers to improve various skills and elements critical to the job search such as networking, brand management and résumé building. The program was built out of necessity, as COVID-19 has created a challenging job market for recent graduates. “[It] was conceived in order to further engage and better serve all students during this unprecedented time and challenging labor market,” said Kristi Eck, the Chief of Staff.

The program is set to launch in January and will serve all students, even those who graduated from SUNY Oswego in May or August.

It is a five-week long program that will end in February at no cost to students or recent graduates. Students should expect an email soon, according to Gary Morris, the director of career services, where they can sign up for any sessions that interest them.

Communication Matters panel discusses disinformation

Panel gives advice on career aspirations, social media Kylie Annable Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com

The Communication Matters panel was presented on Nov. 9 by co-moderators Lindsay McCluskey and Stephanie Herbert with Tina McCorkindale and Marcia DiStaso as panelists.

Herbert is a strategic communications graduate student, while her co-moderator, McCluskey is an assistant professor teaching public relations and other courses in the communications department. McCluskey, McCorkindale and DiStaso all hold doctorate degrees, as McCorkindale is the CEO and President of a nonprofit, the Institute for Public Relations. DiStaso is the chair of the public relations department at the University of Florida.

McCluskey and Herbet asked McCorkindale and DiStaso multiple questions concerning their study published in October, looking at the career path of a social media professional through the Institute of Public Relations.

The panel began with a question from McCluskey asking what platforms professionals are using in their careers. DiStaso provided statistics found from her survey, which she admitted was done before the COVID-19 pandemic. She said that some of the data might look slightly different after the pandemic broke out.

She explained that 81% of respondents chose Facebook, 77% chose Twitter, 67% chose LinkedIn, 66% chose Instagram, 51% chose YouTube, 14% chose Pinterest, 8% chose Snapchat and 6% chose Tik Tok. “Now, that’s where I think we are going to see a change,” DiStaso said. “COVID happened and Tik Tok took off.”

DiStaso explained five key points of the findings of the study.

The first being that social media managers work a lot. The second was the finding that social media managers are ambitious, as the study found that 70% of respondents wished to be promoted. Next was that social media tends to be

housed in communications and public relations. The fourth point was how social media managers usually participate in internal strategy conversations.

“We are seeing an anticipated turnover in social media managers over the next two years,” DiStaso said.

Herbert asked the panelists what findings from their study surprised them the most. DiStaso expressed her concern with the finding that 30% of respondents do not have their social media performance evaluated. She also explained that most social media managers only count likes and followers when observing their performance.

“That, to me, is a really big concern,” DiStaso said. “[Likes and followers] lack the true depth of what we can analyze and what we can measure.”

McCorkindale then turned the conversation to disinformation.

“Disinformation is a big topic for the Institute for Public Relations,” McCorkindale said. “Disinformation is defined as deliberately misleading or false information.”

McCorkindale explained that the study found that 58% of respondents believed disinformation to be a major problem and that most of the respondents believed it to be a problem to some degree.

One way to resolve mistrust and disinformation could be local report-

ing, as McCorkindale theorized.

“Local news is more trusted than other broadcasts,” McCorkindale said. “There has been a decline in newspapers over the past 20 years.”

She added that local newspapers tended to be one of the most trusted sources of information, but they are dying out fast.

McCorkindale finished up by providing results from the study that show Facebook as being most responsible for spreading disinformation and LinkedIn being the least.

Herbert’s next question asked the panelists to provide students with advice about the ethical, effective and professional use of social media.

“Social media is a tool in your toolbelt,” DiStaso said. “Consider the resources you have available to you.”

McCorkindale advised students to always consider if they are contributing to content pollution. She explained that posts should have a benefit to their audience.

McCluskey finished the panel with her final question asking what tools are the best for students to use.

McCorkindale’s answer for students was to simply be a well-rounded person, while DiStaso emphasized teaching oneself.

“Lean into what your interests are,” DiStaso said. “Just be a lifelong learner.”

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What COVID-19 restrictions would you like to see in the upcoming semester?

Same restrictions Restrictions needed I would love to see students continue to be tested every few weeks, but I do not think we need any new restrictions. Living on campus, there is nothing to do because no one is supposed to meet in groups and all meals are takeout. There is not much else schools can restrict without making all classes remote, which many professors have chosen to do anyway. With testing every few weeks, we should know if there will be an outbreak and how to contain it. Adding more restrictions is not the answer.

-Annika Wickham, Copy Editor

Many of the current restrictions at SUNY Oswego, have been effective in combating the spread of COVID-19.

At the beginning of the year, the swift action taken on behalf of the administration, having class go remote for two weeks, canceling in-person activities and moving all dining options to take out, significantly reduced the number of COVID-19 cases. Moving into the spring semester, I feel that these restrictions will have to continue, if not become more severe. As cases continue to rise in the U.S., I think it is wishful thinking to believe restrictions can go down.

Uniformity key The policies that SUNY Oswego have already used, ones that were either set originally or put in place throughout the semester, need to continue in the spring. Perhaps even a little moreso now that we are seeing another outbreak. However, everything needs to be uniform across SUNY, unlike this past semester so that we do not see another situation like SUNY Oneonta. What SUNY has already put forth is really strong, and from what I have seen so far, I fully support it.

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As The Oswegonian prepares to wrap up the fall 2020 semester, I have come to reflect more than usual compared to a “normal” semester. Perhaps it is because of how COVID-19 has changed the way our organization has run, showing that a Wednesday or Thursday night in the newsroom with some of your closest friends can no longer be taken for granted.

The last three years, heading into winter break, I have always had a plan. My freshman year, I knew I was going from staff writer to copy editor and would be spending more time in the office.

Two years ago, as sports editor, I had so many ideas for different page designs with hockey and the spring sports season coming up. As managing editor last year, I was thinking of general overhauls for the paper as a whole.

This year, with SUNY Oswego’s spring semester plan still not released, even with SUNY guidance, I am at a loss. I am not expecting to have full access to our office. I do not anticipate allowing more than two staff members at any given time into the newsroom. Instead of preparing for the second half of the season of men’s hockey, I have to prepare for any major blows from SUNY Oswego and its — usually appropriate — COVID-19 restrictions.

But, if anything, this semester has proven that our staff is extremely versatile and resilient.

Everyone hunkered down, got their job done and adapted to changes at the drop of a hat. Instead of spending hours in the office every week, editors had to rely on texting, emailing and doing a lot of work from their own rooms. Without our flexible staff, I can safely say that our semester would not have gone as smoothly as it did.

As we end this strange and frustrating semester, there was another reason I had been reflecting a lot: the pring 2021 semester will be my last with The Oswegonian and at SUNY Oswego. It is truly crazy to think about it. Four years has gone by way too fast.

This caused me to wonder what I will say in May: what was The Oswegonian to me?

This semester, we have four staff members graduating: Nicole Hube, who spent the last year and a half as photography director; Stephen Novak, who was the Laker Review editor this past semester, but spent last year as the section’s assistant; Luke Owens, who served as our circulation director this semester but was the assistant sports editor last year; and Megan Sylvester, who has been our social media coordinator

for a year and a half.

As dedicated members of The Oswegonian, some of them longer than just the two years they were paid staff members, what was this organization to them? Was it just an excuse to get out of their rooms every week, or did it mean something more? I used the prompt, “If you could describe your time at The Oswegonian in one sentence, what would it be?”

Nicole said, “It was a blessing to work alongside a tight-knit, hard-working group of kind and dedicated people.” Stephen added, “I worked very hard and accomplished something great at the cost of my co-workers’ quality of life.” Luke mentioned, “The Oswegonian gave me a place to work in a professional environment and help build my portfolio, while also creating friendships that will last a lifetime.”

While my last semester will be anything but normal, I am excited to continue to lead this organization for one more semester. We will strive to improve and build on the legacy that has been set before us since 1935.

COVID-19 has not stopped us yet, and I expect nothing to change.

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OPINION B2 Time for Incidents incite fear, school doing best Positive rhetReports of racist incidents emerge, SUNY Oswego responds well oric renewed journalism after election to heal THE OSWEGONIAN

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Tomas Rodriguez Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com If the Donald Trump presidency goes down in history as a journalist’s worst nightmare, it will be because of the constant accusations of fake news toward the media.

Before he entered the White House in 2016, Trump already targeted journalists and gave fair warning that this would endure through his years in office. Indeed, it did.

The past few years under the Trump administration have been filled with fear as the press became the people’s enemy. Especially during the past few months, this situation has seemed to become a gateway for the general public to target minority journalists over the stories they cover or merely because the President of the United States just said we as journalists are not trustworthy – regardless whether we are student journalists, veteran journalists, breaking news reporters, culture critics or columnists.

There has really been no distinction what-so-ever.

“There has never been a more crucial time to give a voice to the voiceless ...the true power of journalism.”

One experience struck me personally last January. I was returning back to the U.S. after spending the Christmas holidays with my family, and I was walking up to the passport control.

All of the sudden, I was drawn toward an inquisition unlike anything I had experienced before, and I am a lifelong air traveler. The agent’s tone got progressively more aggressive, too.

“Where do you work?” he asked, to which I simply replied that I was a student, avoiding at all costs the word “journalism” or implying that by any means.

Although that memory torments me every now and then, for a few months, it has been somewhat of a less bumpy ride – until just recently with the 2020 election.

While covering the run-up to the election and challenges faced by Americans living overseas on assignment for the student-run television station, WTOP-10 TV, I reached what seems to be every journalist’s major milestone these days – being accused of fake news on social media.

“Have I done something wrong?” I relentlessly asked myself. I could not understand the rationale behind the accusations of “fake news.”

There is no such thing as “fake news” a term wrongfully coined by Trump, which has now gone widespread across the globe. The trust for the press, meanwhile, has dissipated – for any and all press.

There is a lot that still needs to be repaired by January, not only the aforementioned trust toward the press but American society as a whole.

There has never been a more crucial time to give a voice to the voiceless, because that is the true power of journalism. Thus politics will never shatter the grounds upon which the First Amendment and the United States were built.

“Storytelling is a gift, handle with care,” an acquaintance once told me.

Let it be known.

In light of the racist incidents circulating the campus and the surrounding community, it is important to discuss the issue.

In early November, a photo screenshotted from the original video, showcasing a person wearing what appears to be Ku Klux Klan regalia, circulated social media platforms with the general caption “be careful.” Like rapid fire, people added messages of support to this photo: “I will walk with you.”

“Please call me if it’s late, and you need to go out!”

These are just some of the messages I saw regarding the post. In any community, a hate group as extreme as the KKK is a worrisome sight. This is doubly true for SUNY Oswego, a campus with a large non-white population.

In response to this, as well as the “Zoom bombings” that have occurred over virtual campus meetings, President Deborah Stanley emailed the campus coterie regarding their response to the “oppressive, racist and unacceptable” nature of the individual dressed up in the KKK hood. She reported the school is investigating individuals who have “made derogatory, vile and reprehensible remarks” during online, SUNY Oswego-sponsored meetings.

In line with campus policy, the individuals exhibiting this unsanctioned behavior are being investigated because SUNY Oswego has “zero tolerance for such behavior.” The email also detailed the steps that SUNY Oswego staff members were taking to minimize the risk proposed to all students, particularly those of color. These steps theoretically included elevated police patrols both on-campus and in

the surrounding community. It also included a small task force of administration members to host seminars regarding training to secure Zoom events.

While I have personally witnessed the increased police patrols on-campus, we have yet to hear any information regarding the Zoom security info-sessions.

This of course begs the question: is SUNY Oswego doing enough to protect its students?

Technically, SUNY Oswego has done everything it can do to track and discipline the individual from the video, assuming it was not a student. Under that assumption, in conjunction with the fact that the video was not filmed on SUNY Oswego property, the school has no real

disciplinary authority. As such, I feel that the police presence, through increased patrols by both University and city of Oswego Police is the best that SUNY Oswego can legally do.

As far as the racist and hateful commentary coming from the Zoom bombings, it is my understanding that they were disciplined through the standard University policy. Whether that is accurate, or if the disciplinary proceedings are harsh enough is a separate matter.

As far as the school doing all it can to combat these issues, I feel that they are. Is there more that they could potentially do?

Absolutely. Are their hands tied due to legalities and technicalities? Also yes.

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College sport cancellations best move COVID-19 prevails, affecting SUNYAC, Div. III decisions

Matt Watling Managing Editor mwatling@oswegonian.com For The Oswegonian’s first issue this semester, I wrote a piece titled, “College football makes questionable plan.” It was due to the flurry of COVID-19 cases across the nation that I thought it was unsafe and unintelligent for athletic conferences to start playing. I have a heavy heart when I write this, but college sports should not continue, now more than ever, two months later.

To be honest, it is a joke that we as the American people think we can continue to live our lives like we did just two months ago. In September, we had successfully flattened the curve. COVID-19 was declining in the country to a somewhat manageable level of 29,000 cases per day, which is still a lot. Now, we are seeing a second wave before the first really ended, as the United States eclipsed 180,000 new cases daily.

Let us take a look at how college football has fared since returning to action. Last weekend, 15 games were canceled due to COVID-19. Fifteen.

That is utterly disgraceful. Hundreds of young student-athletes are infected with a life-altering disease, while they risk elder family members and staffers who could perish.

I do not even need to get into the specifics of whom contracted COVID-19 on these teams, but Trevor Lawrence, the projected No. 1 pick of the NFL draft, had it. He also got to stand on the sidelines while watching his team lose to Notre Dame. Why was he allowed to sit on the sidelines but not play? That is beyond me.

The United States fumbled the ball on COVID-19. It was a Seattle Seahawks circa Super Bowl XLIX level move, a bone-headed one at that, where Russell Wilson threw the ball

on the one-yard line. All the United States had to do, like the Seahawks, was run — run from COVID-19 with masks and social distancing.

Back to college athletics, they do not deserve to be played now more than ever. By no means do I say this as a slight to players, coaches and other personnel.

Ninety-nine percent of them do the right thing, just like 99% of the American people. But, the 1% ruins it for everyone. The United States does not deserve college athletics right now, as we are on the verge of another lockdown.

Earlier this semester, the SUNYAC canceled winter sports, and like many, I was crushed. I thought it was too early. I hate to admit it, but the SUNYAC was right. Sure, SUNY has the capacity to test student-athletes practically every single day. The athletes could get tested two days before a game, ideally quarantined from those not on their team and faceoff against another clean team. But, in reality, was that going to happen? Without rapid testing, we could see one

player cripple not only their whole team but also the opposition. Is that fair to the students who do the right thing? Is it fair to the coaches who are older or those involved with these teams?

By no means is it fair for these teams to lose a season of play. It is not fair for me and others like me to lose out on our final chance to cover teams we adore so much. But life is not fair. May and December graduates lost their in-person graduation ceremonies, but do we see hashtags run rampant trying to change that?

Maybe we do, but did they work?

Not at SUNY Oswego.

If it sounds harsh, that is because it is a harsh reality. I am not saying that student-athletes do not deserve to play the games they love.

What I am saying is that this country failed them and did so from the very beginning. If student-athletes, their families or fans want to be upset at anyone, it is not the SUNYAC. It is the United States of America, as we see nations like Australia able to go back to almost normal with just a handful of new cases.

Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian The “second wave” of COVID-19 comes along with more restrictions on college sports.

On Nov. 7, millions of Americans tuned in to listen and watch the projected winners of the 2020 presidential election deliver their victory speeches. In an election plagued with a negative and spiteful rhetoric, each candidate offered a position of hope and unity that had not been seen in quite some time.

While most waited anxiously for the man of the hour, Presidentelect Joe Biden, to speak, it was Vice President-elect, Kamala Harris that was truly able to capture the spirit of resilience and possibility with her words.

After four years of “fake news,” “witch hunts” and tweets written with caps lock on, Harris set the tone for the evening with remarks on the struggle for democracy and the everlasting fight for a new and better environment. Quoting the late Congressman John Lewis, Harris started her speech with the words: “Democracy is not a state. It is an act,” words particularly appropriate for an election week riddled with reports of voter fraud and mishandling of ballots.

“...Harris’ words perfectly captured that feeling of determination and resilience so many women have fought for.”

Harris pointed the American people in the right direction. Politics aside, it is important for people in positions of high public service to use their platforms to promote positive change and begin healthy debate. Harris has done just that.

With a truly historic election behind her, Harris was able to seamlessly weave her hopes for the future with her gratitude for the past.

Remembering all the women who came before her, Harris stated, “Tonight, I reflect on their struggle, their determination and the strength of their vision — to see what can be unburdened by what has been — I stand on their shoulders.”

This was a powerful moment for all women in the United States, past and present. As the struggle for women’s rights has been fiercely debated and fought over under the current administration, Harris’ words perfectly captured that feeling of determination and resilience so many women have fought for.

Growing up in the United States, individuals are made to believe they have the ability to accomplish anything. So often this belief is crushed by the economic, racial and social aspects of an individual’s life.

So often this belief is crushed by the harsh, ignorant words and actions of others. So often this belief is abandoned because it has been made clear that doors are only opened for those with a certain set of backgrounds.

Watching this speech live, sitting on the floor of a dorm room, is something that I truly will never forget. That was a moment in American history that truly showed that all things are possible. It is time for a renewed sense of hope, and Harris captured that sense with class.

SPORTS B3 Oswego State athletics announces 7 inductees to hall of fame THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Nov. 20, 2020

Those honored alumni come from varied sports including men’s lacrosse, women’s basketball

Graphic provided by Oswego State Athletics From top left to bottom right, the 2020 hall of fame inductees are: Jamie (Clough) Drifill, Jill (Reimer) Halpin, Patrick Wittekind, Tenkoran Agyeman, Scott Ferguson, Derek Popovich and John “Jack” Michalec.

Brandon Ladd Sports Editor bladd@oswegonian.com On Nov. 6, Oswego State announced the induction of seven former athletes to its hall of fame, the 20th hall of fame class for the university’s athletic department.

The inductees this year included John “Jack” Michalec, Patrick Wittekind, Jill (Reimer) Halpin, Jamie (Clough) Drifill, Derek Popovich, Scott Ferguson and Tenkoran Agyeman.

Michalec, who graduated in 1968, is the only two-sport athlete on the list, playing men’s soccer in the fall and baseball during the spring as a Laker.

1966 was his most successful season as a Laker, having a part in both the soccer and baseball teams winning SUNYAC Championship titles. The following

year, Michalec rose to be the captain of both teams. Michalec drove in 28 runs during his three seasons on the baseball team, and he was First Team All-SUNYAC in 1966 as a defenseman with the soccer team.

Wittekind (1985) and Agyeman (2007), the two wrestlers in the class, combined for four AllAmerican honors, Wittekind in 1984 at 134 pounds and Agyeman from 2005 to 2007 at 133 pounds twice and 141 pounds once.

Wittekind was a three-year member of the wrestling team, transferring from Kalamazoo College in Michigan. He finished his career 49-22 on the mat including qualifying for nationals in 1984. He went on to finish fifth nationally for the 134-pound class. This followed a third-place finish at the 1984 New York State Championships, a meet that features wrestlers across all three

divisions of collegiate wrestling.

Agyeman is one of the most decorated athletes in the history of Oswego State athletics with three All-American honors. He went on to finish with a record of 118-25 at Oswego State, joining Doug Morse and Dave Parisi as the only three-time All-Americans in the program’s history. Agyeman won the New York State Championship in 2004. From 2005 to 2007, he finished the seasons ranked sixth, fourth and seventh in the nation, respectively.

Drifill, who graduated in 2000, is the leading scorer in the history of women’s basketball at Oswego State. Her 1,718 career points were accomplished over four First Team All-SUNYAC seasons. Drifill, who went by her maiden name of Clough during her collegiate career, was known for being a threat to score over 30

points in any game, holding four of the Top-10 individual game scoring performances in program history.

Popovich, a 2004 graduate, holds the second-highest point total in the history of men’s soccer at Oswego State with 92 points. Popovich netted 38 goals over his four seasons at Oswego State, adding 16 assists. In 2000, he was named Third Team AllState and was a member of the All-SUNYAC Team. Of his three All-SUNYAC Team appearances, one was First Team and two were Second Team.

Halpin (1997), going by her maiden name of Reimer at the time, owned the SUNYAC diving board in 1996 and 1997. She went on to be SUNYAC Diver of the Year both of those seasons, winning the end of the season award after combining for three individual SUNYAC titles between

the two seasons. In 1996, Halpin won the SUNYAC Championship for both the 1-meter and 3-meter.

She repeated in the 3-meter the following season. She graduated as the Oswego State record holder for both events.

Ferguson, a 2006 graduate and the lone lacrosse player on the list, was an All-American for the men’s lacrosse team during his tenure at Oswego State. He tied the single-season mark for points by an Oswego State midfielder twice with 52. Overall, he ended up the all-time leader in goals at Oswego State with 147.

He’s third in career points with 183. Ferguson was Second Team All-SUNYAC in 2002 and followed that with First Team appearances in 2003 and 2004.

A ceremony for all seven inductees will be determined at a later date, according to the Oswego State Athletic Department.

Richer transitions to professional hockey in Chambéry after college

Goaltender originally wanted to play in US but earlier opportunities came in France during pandemic

Photo provided by David Richer After three years at Oswego State, David Richer signed with Les Éléphants in Chambéry, France, where he has played four games.

FORMER from B4 The adversity Gosek mentions is well-documented, as the team struggled for about a third of the season. By the end of its troubles, Richer, who started 15 games last season for a three-year career total of 56, was replaced. Richer ended his collegiate career with the second best goals against average in program history at 1.97, was fourth in save percentage (.916) and tied for third in shutouts with nine.

The Mirabel, Quebec, Canada, native did not necessarily want to start his career abroad. But, early on during the COVID-19

pandemic, it was Europe that offered him the opportunity to start playing far earlier.

“With COVID and everything, [playing in the U.S.] was kind of hard. I was thinking, ‘Maybe I’ll go to Europe,’ I’ve always wanted to travel,” Richer said.

“I know a guy from Quebec, and the team I am on right now, he coached it last year. I sent him a text message, and he said he’ll talk to a couple of teams he knows in France.”

While Richer was looking to start out in a league like the East Coast Hockey League or the Southern Professional Hockey League, Les Éléphants are in a league pretty much at the same

level. As he described it, “it’s a good team to jump pro,” and to “make a name for yourself.”

In four games this season, he holds a 3-0-1 record with stellar numbers. He has allowed 2.93 goals against per game, stopping 154 of the 166 shots he has faced, good for a .928 save percentage.

Unfortunately, Richer will have to wait a little longer to get back on the ice and play professionally again. Due to COVID-19, the league shut down in late October, and the earliest restart time is December, although Richer said that others expect a January start date if the league is to resume.

Even with the success, there

is certainly some apprehension in playing professionally over 3,500 miles away from home.

Chambéry is a brand new town, France, a new country and Europe, a new continent.

“I was nervous for sure,” Richer said. “I did not know anything about the city I was going to, the country, the hockey level … Yes, I am getting paid, but I didn’t know what the hockey experience would be like. But it’s actually worked out pretty well, so I am happy.”

Richer has quickly learned about his new city thanks to one of his roommates. According to Richer, he helped him and their other roommates set up bank accounts, find the grocery store and even a mode of transportation that is a bit unique to Richer.

“We actually have electric scooters here which is pretty cool,” Richer said.

And, while the two cities are quite similar, Oswego is a much bigger hockey town. Oswego State boosts top-notch facilities and an arena that sells out with

3,000 fans almost every single game. On the other hand, hockey is not as big in France, with Les Éléphants playing in front of no more than 1,000 fans in their arena. Regardless of the atmosphere either side is used to, Richer enjoyed playing in both towns, so much so that he tried to recruit his former teammates.

“My GM asked, ‘Do you know Josh Zizek?’ and I’m like, ‘Yeah, for sure,’” Richer said. “I talked to Ziz and he didn’t really seem to want to play pro and keep playing hockey. I talked to [Michael] Gillespie, and he had his eyes set on the east coast [league].”

Richer alluded to bringing in a couple other Lakers who seem to be interested in playing abroad, a reunion the goaltender would relish.

“I miss my teammates, the fans and especially the relationships with people,” Richer said about Oswego. “You get the relationship with your teammates, but also the people you don’t know. You go to class, and everyone is friendly.”

Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian David Richer finished his career with 56 games played, including 15 during his senior season.

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Leadership for Oswego State sports present between Teggart, Encarnacion

Instead of focusing on free throws, slap shots, both captains focus on mental aspect of games “Coach [Sean Pinkerton] did create a game night, and once a week we would play Family Feud on Zoom and that was fun but with the season being canceled completely it is very tough. It is very important to make sure the girls know me and get to know each other off the court.”

Being a leader is about so much more than taking charge on the court or the ice, it is about earning respect and proper communication with your teammates. Teggart credits her leadership skills to former captain, Kate Randazzo, and said that without her help, she would not have found as much success.

“I was led by Kate Randazzo, and I always looked up to her,” Teggart said. “We always competed on the ice at practice, and we were actually [defensive] partners. Kate molded me into what I am now because I was a little crazy and outgoing and she was the total opposite but she definitely helped me get to where I am today as a senior.”

It is important to look toward the future during this time and know that when Teggart and the

women’s hockey team can get back on the ice, they can finally chase their goals as a team with perfect chemistry. Much of that is a credit to the relationship that the leaders have with their coaches because of the faith they have in each other. Teggart and head coach Mark Digby have that same relationship which has helped the team grow together over the past couple of years into the contender they wish to become.

“The most interesting thing is that before the year started, if we had to pick one thing that Phi had to work on, it would be balancing out her intensity and her communication,” Digby said.

“She is somebody who plays the way her personality is. You get that from her all the time. I think going through this, she has learned a lot about herself, she has learned a lot about how to lead people and she has really stepped it up in terms of her ability to communicate with people. She certainly stepped up with all of that and it has been a lot of fun to see.”

Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian In her first three seasons, Raiven Encarnacion played in 69 games, averaging 10.8 points per game with a team-leading 10.6 her sophomore year.

Michael Gross Asst. Sports Editor mgross@oswegonian.com Unless someone has been living under a rock for the past eight months, it is pretty well known that there are no sports at Oswego State. Without access to athletic facilities, the athletes and coaches have the tall task of keeping fit, mentally and physically, throughout this extended offseason.

Raiven Encarnacion, a senior on the women’s basketball team, said she finds it very difficult to stay connected with her teammates.

This pandemic has changed the way that people interact with each other, and for her, the best way to keep connected is to make sure everyone stays fit.

“It is very difficult right now because it is getting colder so there is not much we can do outside,” Encarnacion said. “When it was

warm we were running and jumproping. Mentally it is tough. There is not really much you can do besides stay positive and hope for the best so you have to try to keep your body in shape.”

Encarnacion knows that not everyone may have access to the gym and said that it is OK. She has made it clear to her teammates that wherever they need help, whenever they need help, she will be there to keep their heads up and assist them.

“It is going to be tough for everyone,” Encarnacion said. “You don’t have access to a gym to do drills so you may come back super rusty.

But everyone will. I just tell them to stay positive and keep doing what you have to do until we are able to get back on the court. I am definitely someone you can come to if you need help with something. I will stay there with you and shoot until our arms fall off.”

For senior Philomena Teggart

of the women’s hockey team, she embraces the challenge of not seeing her teammates and knows that the only thing she can do right now is to guide her team through the “mental game.”

“We talk about the physical aspect a lot, and it is good to keep that up,” Teggart said. “But what we are focused on right now is the mental aspect. We are not on the ice, and it is hard because there are other teams in our division who are playing and we are sitting here separated in our home towns. We are playing our mental game.”

Encarnacion and the basketball team are playing other types of games to stay connected and build team chemistry during their weekly Zoom meetings. Even though they have their fun, Encarnacion stresses that these meetings are also a good way to bond with her teammates.

“It is really tough to keep communicating,” Encarnacion said.

Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian Philomena Teggart (left) credits a lot of her success to watching former captain Kate Randazzo.

After electrifying first year, Sparks strives for improvement Former Laker Now-sophomore scored 364 points last season with 4 double-doubles joins French hockey team

Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian Men’s basketball stand-out Jeremiah Sparks was named Third Team All-SUNYAC last year.

Ben Diamond Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com While the winter season for Oswego States men’s basketball has been canceled this year,

sophomore Jeremiah Sparks is making sure he is ready for next season.

Sparks was an important piece in the Lakers’ success last season as the team went 19-8. Because of his efforts, he made the All-SUNYAC Third Team. He is

confident the long hiatus in between seasons will not affect his play, as he practices everyday to hone his skills.

“I don’t think it’s going to affect it at all,” Sparks said. “I get outside, I dribble, I keep my skills intact as much as I can.”

He has his mind set on the future, preparing himself to improve on a successful freshman season.

Head coach Jason Leone said he expects Sparks to keep playing the way he has been. Leone added that Sparks had as good a freshman season as any other freshman he has had coaching at Oswego State. But, he knows that there are things Sparks still needs to work on to take his game to the next level.

“Like any freshman, he needs to matriculate into a role where he’s a great player. Now, I want him to become a championship-level player,” Leone said. “What I’d like to see him do is affect the game in a few more ways.”

Leone hopes that Sparks’ impact on the game will mature and grow stronger as he gets older and has more experience on the team.

Men’s basketball assistant coach Bill Farden said he believes that Sparks is an important player, not only on the court, but as an enthusiastic presence on the team.

“He’s a special player and a special guy. He comes to practice everyday with enthusiasm and spirit,” Farden said. “He’s a fun guy to be around.”

Farden said that Sparks is one

of the most coachable players on the team.

Leone, Farden and Sparks himself look forward to seeing what he can do next season. Until then, he will improve in order to surpass his freshman season.

“The plan is going forward, he’s going to have an enhanced role,” Leone said. “We expect him to play more of a role, where he is going to have the ball in his hands.”

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Matt Watling Managing Editor mwatling@oswegonian.com As the final buzzer blared inside the Marano Campus Center Ice Arena on Feb. 22, David Richer took a moment to look around. He would not have to skate off right away, as he and his 12 fellow senior classmates were honored on their Senior Day. While Richer skated off the Oswego ice for what was the last time in his career, he has found a new home in Chambéry, France.

The Alpine town in southeast France is a city similar to Oswego, Richer explained, but is slightly larger. Chambéry is home to Les Éléphants, a team in the second-tier league in French hockey, which is known as the Fédération Française de Hockey sur Glace (FFHG).

Prior to crossing the Atlantic Ocean, Richer showed tendencies at Oswego State that would make him an excellent professional.

“David trained, from day one, like a pro,” men’s hockey head coach Ed Gosek said. “He conducted himself like a pro, [with the way] he ate, his body management. He was a pro in the classroom. A pro in the weight room.

He was a pro on the ice … David handled [adversity] extremely well with not having things go his way his senior year.”

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‘Yakuza: Like a Dragon’ injects life into 15-year-old series Stephen Novak Laker Review Editor snovak@oswegonian.com

Rating: “Yakuza: Like a Dragon” is the tenth game in a very long running series that is intended to separate itself from the massive Yakuza franchise. While the next game chronologically, it has nothing to do with any of the previous titles.

“Yakuza: Like a Dragon” is a turn-based roleplaying game that prides itself on being a very bizarre crime thriller. That is to say, the plot takes itself incredibly seriously, but it’s acted out by characters that are dressed like pop idols, fortune tellers and break dancers.

In lieu of the previous protagonist, Kazuma Kiryu, players are instead thrusted into the shoes of Ichiban Kasuga, a name that, when translated, means “Number One.” Kasuga exits his 18year stint in prison to try and reconnect with his old gang, only to find the world has moved on without him. One of the themes of the game is growing old. A surprising nuance is given to this too, as most of the characters are above the age of 40 and constantly struggle with the

fact that they lack the privileges they had when they were younger. It makes the wackiness of their actions feel more like a desperate attempt to capture the smallest bits of hope they have left in a system that wants them to just grow up already.

This theme specifically affects Kasuga, as he lost his 20s and 30s to prison, he never truly got to live a normal life. Which leaves him feeling out of place. Modern technology confuses him and the internet seems like real magic.

That said, prison didn’t seem to break his spirit, to the point where he feels like a 19-year-old forced into the world of a mid-life crisis.

He carries an energy of positivity and joyfulness that at the very least grabs one’s attention. His teammates also have a decent range of personality to them. There’s a homeless man, a grizzled ex-cop, a barmaid, a Korean hitman, a Chinese gangster and a front desk secretary.

That said, the writing is very messy. The goals of the characters seem to be undefined at best, often changing how they’ll react depending on where the story needs them to go next. A female cast member comes off as cool, sassy and collected,

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Ichiban Kasuga assembles a broad list of teammates from different levels of Japanese society, from hobos to killers. before crying in front of strangers over the misfortune of a very minor character. At worst, the story seems to have too many balls in the air but never focuses on the right one. It’s a notable trope in the Yakuza series, but it feels worse here, when the mystery that has been building for the past five hours is suddenly replaced with tracking down a random hostess.

There are moments where the characters and their performances can elicit something, but to get

Image from IGN via YouTube The city of Yokohama is fairly big but lacks the color and familiarity of the series previous city, Kamurocho.

there it might be best to try and not look into things too hard, especially in the numerous side quests, where motivation comes from almost nowhere. It is best to do these side missions anyway, because the enemies will grow in level with or without you, and death means starting over from the player’s last save.

Combat is now a tactical affair, where the player and their party take turns to deal damage. There is a surprising amount of depth, such as debuffs, elemental weaknesses and the ability to summon really powerful characters to help out. It can feel a bit more tedious when it comes to random encounters, as the player can’t simply jump kick everyone and be done with it. This combat system does excel in the boss fights department, which carry a dramatic mix of careful planning and action spectacle that rarely gets boring.

One of the best parts of “Yakuza” is how the game treats the players’ party of characters. They come off as a group of friends, rather than adventurers. They eat together at restaurants, get drunk, say things they shouldn’t, and have different tastes in entertainment.

All of this comes together to create this very homey sense of having a night out on the

town with your pals.

Yokohama does lack a certain of charm to it. The wdistricts feel very similar, filling itself with plain looking business offices.

One of the downsides is that “Yakuza: Like a Dragon” also has a very lame soundtrack.

The heavy metal and rock beats lack a certain energy to them, especially when players can expect to listen to certain tracks for a very long time.

There is an exception in the karaoke mini-game where the voice actors of each character will sing along to original music. Most of these tracks compliment the characters that sing them and might be worth a listen on their own. As for the rest of the background tunes though, stay away.

“Yakuza: Like a Dragon’’ has some amazing moments and a brazen 60-hour length to it. It is bogged down by some boring exploration and bad pacing, but for those with a little bit more tolerance than normal, they might find a lot of really interesting scenes that stick with them.

The changes it makes to the core formula should never stick out or ruin the experience for a long time fan.

“Yakuza: Like a Dragon’’ will find a home with any role playing game fan and Yakuza fanatics alike.

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Stevie Nicks, Miley Cyrus unite over ‘Edge of Midnight’ John Custodio Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: Forty-five years after joining Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks continues to prove herself as one of the most influential artists of all time. Nicks, alongside Miley Cyrus, released a mash-up version of Cyrus’s “Midnight Sky” with Nicks’ “Edge of Seventeen,” called “Edge of Midnight.

Cyrus released “Midnight Sky” in August, as a single from her album “Plastic Hearts,” which is slated to be released on Nov. 27. Cyrus drew inspiration for the song from Nicks’ “Edge of Seventeen,” which released with her debut solo album “Bella Donna” in 1981.

From the moment the song starts, the inspiration is as clear as day. “Midnight Sky” starts with a guitar riff, an iconic moment in Nicks’

“Edge of Seventeen,” immediately followed by solo vocals. Further inspiration can be heard through Cyrus’s more raspy tones, along with her longer lines that are reminiscent of Nicks’ iconic “Edge of Seventeen” lyrics of, “just like the white winged dove.”

When asked, Cyrus said, “Edge of Seventeen” directly inspired her, even going to get Nicks’ blessing before the release. Talking with Billboard, Cyrus said she told Nicks she, “kind of wanted to pay tribute to you and your greatness and how much you’ve inspired me,” with Nicks saying, “You can borrow from me anytime.”

Together on “Edge of Midnight,” Nicks and Cyrus knock it out of the park, bringing in elements of classic rock, classic Nicks and blending it with more modern tones and pop music. Cyrus’s ability to switch genres from her old pop songs like “Wrecking Ball” to

classic rock like Fleetwood Mac enabled the duo to perfectly incorporate elements of both songs.

The opening guitar riff combines both songs, with Cyrus’s vocals shining over the main riff from “Edge of Seventeen.” Nicks proves she hasn’t lost her touch, keeping up with Cyrus’s energy and adding her own.

For most of the song, the duo keeps to their own lyrics, with Cyrus mainly crossing over to the lyrics of “Edge of Seventeen” with little cross-back from Nicks onto “Midnight Sky.” However, when both are singing the lyrics from “Edge of Seventeen,” the combination of tones makes it sound like the iconic vocals of Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie in “Tusk” and “Don’t Stop” The differentiation of lyrics also works nicely, with Cyrus’s “Midnight Sky” not dominating over “Edge of Seventeen,” which usu-

ally happens with remixes of older songs into newer ones. Although the songs’ topics and stories don’t blend, the lyrics and sounds work well, complementing each other while keeping in their own lane.

Cyrus has a history of pairing with older iconic artists, such as her godmother Dolly Parton. Working with Nicks is another grand slam for both Cyrus and fans. Any fan of Nicks or Fleetwood

Mac would love this song, along with any fan of classic rock with female vocals. For younger fans, this isn’t the same Cyrus that made “Party in the USA” or even “Wrecking Ball” but is incredible in her own right.

Fans of “Midnight Sky” or “Edge of Midnight” should also listen to Cyrus’s cover of “Heart of Glass” by Blondie, as it’s a similar blend of old and new, with a bit of Cyrus’s own spice.

Image from Miley Cyrus via YouTube Miley Cyrus live at the iHeart Festival performing “Heart of Glass“ by Blondie.

Murray’s role steadfast despite being ‘On the Rocks’ Ethan Stinson Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: 2020 has been notable in that filmgoers have had to grow quite dependent on streaming services and video-on-demand outlets in order to experience the few new releases this year.

Through its first year of operation, Apple TV+ has slowly grown a library of original content.

The streaming service released three feature films this year. One film, “On the Rocks,” comes as an unsurprising delight. The film possesses the talent of director Sofia Coppola (“Lost in Translation”) behind the camera, in addition to having film company A24 on its side.

“On the Rocks” follows a struggling writer and mother (Rashida Jones, “Spies in Disguise”) and her wealthy playboy father (Bill Murray,

“Ghostbusters”) as they reconnect with one another while suspecting her husband (Marlon Wayans, “Sextuplets”) of adultery.

Just as expected, the chemistry between Murray and Jones’ characters is well-realized in the film’s comedic scenes.

Both actors also deliver remarkably grounded performances, which really help drive home the authenticity of the fatherdaughter dynamic depicted between the characters.

The pair, although broken in their own ways, can be seen trying to salvage the chance of still having a proper relationship.

Overall, the film shines due to its way of presenting subtle comedic moments without undermining its dramatic elements. Rather than forcing humor through set-up and punchline, the film derives its comedy in a more organic fashion, as it utilizes the common bantering between its two

Image from On the Rocks via Movieclips Trailers Bill Murray adopts a more serious tone compared to previous roles.

leads, complimenting their weary personas. The film successfully maintains the same mundane and dreary tone, which perfectly reflects the plights and mindsets of the characters, while also allowing for moments of sweetness and warmth which demonstrate the emotional progression of the actors as they gradually begin to accept one another

back into their lives.

Though similar both tonally and stylistically to Coppola’s older and arguably better films, “On the Rocks” is still delightful in its own right because of its rather laid back presentation, which helps to show a slew of delicate subjects in a world-weary, yet partially optimistic lens. This effectiveness is bolstered

by its light score and sleek visuals, which both reflect its delicacy and beauty. The film stands out because of the simplicity of its premise. It is not overwhelmingly emotional, so the film is relatively realistic and resonant, while it is also compelling and entertaining to behold.

Though its themes of family and forgiveness occasionally wander into the realm of familiarity, they still come off as refreshing and thought-provoking solely due to the way in which its characters are portrayed. With situations throughout the film that could happen in real life, the relatability of the characters and their actions throughout the film are only further reinforced.

Regardless, “On the Rocks” is a truly special film with charming leads, a grounded story and a great deal of heart. It is safe to say that it is certainly a worthwhile film.

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Netflix horror film ‘His House’ examines refuge crisis

Cameron Ratliff Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: The best horror stories are considered to be the ones that take us out of our comfort zone and make us confront the more disturbing truths of life, especially within the world of movies.

Whether it’s the personal anxieties that many of us face in our daily lives or the uniquely frightening situations that a rare few find themselves in, acclaimed films like “Get Out” and “Hereditary” have been praised for their willingness to explore the darkest corners of the human condition.

British writer-director Remi Weekes’ (“Fright Bites”) newest film “His House” is one such story and a wellmade one at that, using the haunted house genre to give an unflinching look at the immigrant experience.

Leads Sope Dirisu (“Gangs

of London”) and Wunmi Mosaku (“Lovecraft Country”) play as Bol and Rial Majur, a refugee couple from South Sudan who are finally granted probational asylum and find themselves living in an apartment in a neglected housing project in the outskirts of London. As they attempt to fit in and start new lives, the couple is confronted with visions of their deceased daughter and a malevolent figure that brings their troubled pasts to light.

The film is relentless in its horror, balancing surrealistically unnerving imagery and expertly crafted supernatural scares with moments of harsh reality in the form of bigoted locals and cultural displacement. It manages to subvert viewer expectations while maintaining the techniques of old-school horror as its story dives into many relevant, mature themes like survivor’s guilt, racism and trauma. The story does not hold back in its portrayal

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The main characters find themselves facing inequality in a London Slum.

of the struggles that immigrants face, with Bol and Rial feeling unsafe even when away from their haunted new home, which they cannot even move from in risk of getting sent back to South Sudan, giving the film a very claustrophobic feel.

Beyond the horror, the drama aspects of the story are just as strong. The characters are complex and understandable, with their movements and demeanors given all kinds of little sub-

tleties that create a powerful sense of realism to their personalities. It handles its themes very well and explores them with the tact and respect they deserve.

The camerawork and set design give the film’s setting a gritty feel that perfectly matches the story’s tone.

The cast is very small, but everyone plays their part wonderfully. Dirisu and Mosaku both give masterful performances as the main characters as we see

their relationship stretched to the breaking point, with both bringing unique qualities to their roles. Dirisu brings a selfish yet tragic desperation to Bol in his attempt for a new start while Mosaku gives Rial a weary stoicism that informs everything about her. Both inject their respective roles with genuine emotion and disorientation that raises the movie above its peers. Matt Smith (“Official Secrets”) has a small part as the couple’s uneasy but empathetic caseworker. Javier Botet (“It Chapter Two”) and Cornell John (“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”) both excel in roles that cannot be spoiled here.

For this being his first movie so far, Weekes has delivered a powerhouse of a film that most directors would be proud to have as a feature debut. “His House” is a refreshing standout of the haunted house genre as well as a must-see for any horror fan and average moviegoer.

Holly Humberstone celebrates EP with ‘On The Run’ Mary Kate Moylan Asst. Laker Review Editor mmoylan@oswegonian.com

Rating: Since the start of the pandemic in the early months of 2020 and its impact rippling throughout the U.K., and the U.S., many artists and musicians have been trying to find ways to keep relevant and nurture their creative spark with the lack of performances and live shows to look forward to for a while. For younger artists that were just getting their start and starting to release their music to the world, this could comes as a career killer, but some seem to recognize whatever momentum they may have with their budding fan bases and run with it.

Just last Friday, Nov. 13, Holly Humberstone released a short film, “On The Run,” to celebrate the release of her first EP, “Falling Asleep at the Wheel,” which she dropped back in August. Releasing a cover of Radiohead’s “Fake Plastic Trees” among her other singles such as

“Vanilla” and “Drop Dead,” fans of Humberstone have been begging for new music and a full-length album. Halfway there, Humberstone decided to celebrate and bring together all the elements of each of her music videos into one short film, featuring snippets of each of her songs and varying recordings she had released, including “Vanilla (Stairwell Version)” which she just released a studio version of three weeks ago.

“On The Run” is a 14-and-ahalf-minute long video that takes place just before sundown around an abandoned warehouse. In it, Humberstone is shown fleeing the distant sounds of sirens. She is donned up in the layered and chunky jewelry and a hairstyle she wears in each of her music videos as the saga of her EP begins to thread together. Weaving through tthe labyrinth that is the warehouse, the dim lighting and

Image from Holly Humberstone via YouTube

Holly Humberstone’s short film has all of the passion of a music video.

red neon lights make for a cool contrast against the teal and mint shades she wears and can be found painted and flaking off the interior walls of the building as wires hang from holes and piping.

Starting out the film with shaky humming as she runs inside, it isn’t long until she’s sung through the first chorus of “Drop Dead” a capella. Then she runs into another room, picks up a mint guitar, and plays “Deep End.” All very bare and stripped back, it sounds as if, musically, everything was filmed in real time. Not long after she sets down the guitar, she is found ascending a stairwell as lights flicker overhead, paying homage to the “Vanilla (Stairwell Version).” Picking up her second guitar and using a loop pedal this time, this is probably the most confident and at ease we see this character throughout the entire film. She goes on to play a delicate rendition of “Overkill” which gets cut short at the sound of sirens and the sight of flashing red and blue lights. Humberstone quickly ditches the guitar and runs before continuing her tune.

Through the frosted glass windows, one can see that the sun has long set as lights throughout the warehouse are turned on and off. Ducking through a fire exit, she closes the door quickly behind her before finishing the song a capella and before coming across an old piano which leads into the EP title track, “Falling Asleep at the Wheel.” She is then interrupted with the sound of the fire exit door sliding open and flashlights shining in before she sprints after a red pickup and jumps into the back. She concludes the film with “Livewire” as her hair whips in the breeze from the bed of the truck and, the picture fades to black as the sound of a new song is hummed in the outro.

Holly Humberstone’s short film “On The Run” is a briefly entertaining and creative way to finally unite all of her recent works while honoring the original version of her EP, which had its first single released at the end of January. Not only does the video seem to capture the essence of her music perfectly but this year as well.

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Student Film Spotlight 'Al Dente!' this semester's Panic FesMary Katherine Moylan Asst. Laker Review Editor tival with a plethora of mmoylan@oswegonian.com awards, including Best EditThe Panic Festival at Oswego Film Club specializes in horror films.

This year's winner is something of a horror comedy. "Al Dente!," a film where the mafia kills a man with poisoned spaghetti, leaves audiences hungry for more. The antagonists soon find themselves haunted by a bizarre luchador hellbent on vengance.

The work itself, although short, is a tempting thriller that still manges to excite the humourous side of revenge.

In a stereotypical fashion, each character dons a heavy BrooklynItalian accent that never fails to bring a laugh to the viewer. Capitalizing on such roles seen time and time again within film, many of the henchmen either wear leather jackets or sport coats with a classic white tee.

The team behind the film, "The Riga-Tonys" have walked away from

ing, Best Special Effect Make Up, Best Cinematography, Best Screeenplay, Best Performance, Best Screenplay, and finally Best Directing.

The film succeeds best when it's taking the audience from one tense moment to the next. It also attempts to lightly characterize some of the mafia members, who have clear relationships. When the chips are down, the deaths are comical as well. For example, a man is injured when a container of Clorox wipes are thrown at him before he is rendered unconcious with a suspicious rag one can only assume to be doused in chloroform, leaning back on another thriller and mystery tactic seen commonly in film.

The set it's shot on is fairly small, but it's used to it's fullest, leaving a lot of the excitement up to the actors and dynamics that are portrayed on screen.

"Al Dente!" is definitely a piece that would peak the interest of any mischievous pasta lover.

Harry Styles becomes the first man to be on the cover of "U.S. Vogue" by himself.

Image from "Al Dente!" via YouTube Despite the warped subject matter, the film is oddly light and maintains an aura of humor.

Film Club Awards Won

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"Spider man: Miles Morales" known to crash an d damage the newly release d Playstation 5 while on rest mo de.

Seung Guk Park Student Director Seong Guk Park

Best Screenplay: Brendan Lentini

Best Performance: Image from "Al Dente!" via YouTube Each member of the mob is hunted one by one by the evil Luchador.

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