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BOUNCE works to educate people Student housing company solicited by marketing agency against state regulations about diabetes Alexander Gault-Plate News Editor aplate@oswegonian.com

Kassadee Paulo Asst. News Editor kpaulo@oswegonian.com

Students may have recently noticed a series of advertisements for the off-campus housing company, Lakeside Commons, making their way around campus. As per SUNY regulations, solicitation, as was seen with these advertisements, is illegal on state university property. “There is no solicitation on state university campuses,” said Rick Kolenda, assistant vice president for Residence Life and Housing. Even students are held to this n o - s o l i c i t a t i o n p o l i c y, w h i c h i s outlined on page 83 of the SUNY Oswego Student Handbook. “The College does not permit the use of the campus for solicitation of students by students acting as agents, or on behalf of an external entity, or by any external entities as they interfere with the educational purposes and activities of the College,” according to the student handbook. A truck with a large banner on the bed, advertising for the currently under-construction housing community just to the west of campus, was seen

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Communities around the U.S. observe National Diabetes Month each November to spread awareness and education about the disease and how it impacts Americans. An estimated 9.4 percent of the U.S. population had diabetes in 2015. This total included 30.2 million adults aged 18 years or older, of which 7.2 million were not aware or did not report having diabetes, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Diabetes is an incurable, chronic disease that affects how the body turns food into energy. Without management, it can lead to health issues like heart disease, vision loss and kidney disease. “Diabetes affects so many people, yet it’s still such a mystery to people unless it directly affects their life,” said Mackenzie Lynch, an Oswego student and Type 1 diabetic. “National Diabetes Month is an easy way to start the conversation.” Alexander Gault-Plate | The Oswegonian The advertising tactic the marketing agency, employed by NDG Capital Partners, used a banner, similar to the one pictured, driven by truck around campus.

Student Association Senate argues over resolution, tables legislation Kassadee Paulo Asst. News Editor kpaulo@oswegonian.com

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Conflict arose in the weekly Student Association Senate meeting Tuesday when senators and directors alike butted heads over opposing views on a proposed resolution and the process in which it has been handled. Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Omar van Reenen collaborated with other senators to propose Plastic Action for Commitment to Sustainability Affirmation, a resolution to promote sustainability in the dining halls on campus. The resolution, if passed by SA, would have dining halls move the recently introduced iced coffee plastic cups next to the hot coffee paper cups for the remainder of the semester and then eliminate them by next semester. Debate erupted when van Reenen addressed specific senators and their opposing opinions of the resolution on the Oct. 24 meeting when the resolution

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had been discussed and tabled until the following meeting on Tuesday. Some senators strongly expressed concern over van Reenen’s survey to see students’ opinions on sustainability in dining halls and said he did not effectively reach out to all students at Oswego State. The survey was extended to 103 Oswego State students via Facebook pages for Class of 2020 and Class of 2021, and also around the Cooper Dining Hall area. Out of the 103 surveyed students, 72 live in Hart Hall and Funnelle Hall. In that same Facebook post, van Reenen included a list of senators and which hall they live in for constituents to reach out to and express opinions regarding the resolution. SA members debated over personal privacy and making oneself available to constituents. The resolution was tabled for a second time after the meeting went past 9 p.m., in which SA President Dalton Bisson said it was illegal to continue the meeting after its required ending time. More to come next week when the resolution’s debate is continued Nov. 7.

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I don’t think there is enough education done on campus about diabetes. I’m in my third year here, and I’ve barely seen anyone talking about diabetes or National Diabetes Month.” -Mackenzie Lynch Oswego State student and diabetic

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There are three types of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes. Type 1 prevents one’s body from producing insulin, a hormone in the pancreas that allows blood sugar into the body’s cells to be used as energy. It is normally diagnosed at an early age, and there is no known way to prevent the disease. Someone with Type 1 must take insulin every day.

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Tiffany L. Warren, 29, was arrested at 6:40 p.m. on Oct. 23 for petit larceny following an investigation conducted by the Oswego City Police Department. Kristina M. Rainbow, 24, was arrested at 10:52 p.m. on Oct. 23 for unlawfully fleeing a police officer and recklessly driving following a pursuit in the city of Oswego. Dylan C. Norsworthy, 29, was arrested at 1:39 a.m. on Oct. 26 for second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle folowing a traffic stop for performing an improper left turn. James B. Murray Jr., 19, was arrested at 11:33 p.m. on Oct. 27 for violating the city of Oswego's open container ordinance. Murray Jr. was released with an appearance ticket with a return court date in Oswego City court.

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Marisa J. Miner, 19, was arrested at 1:54 a.m. for unlawful possession of marijuana when she was found with marijuana in the city of Oswego. Skye C. Prosper, 20, was arrested at 9:47 a.m. on Oct. 28 for petit larceny after she stole property from Wal-Mart. Prosper was released with an appearance ticket with a return court date in Oswego City court. Sorelle Averia, 23, was arrested at 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 29 for public urination in the city of Oswego.

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Oswego Red Cross Club hosts many blood drives More donors needed to keep supply up; supply has short shelf life Cole Parzych Editor in Chief cparzych@oswegonian.com The latest Red Cross blood drive on campus took place on Oct. 31 at Johnson Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This collection is another one of the many blood drives held on campus and organized with the school and the local American Red Cross chapter. High schools and campuses like Oswego State are the best places to conduct blood drives because of the sheer number of people in one centralized location that are willing and able to donate to the blood supply, according to Rob Wasiel, an account manager for the local American Red Cross Blood Services located in Liverpool, New York. “They are some of the best places to have blood drives,” Wasiel said. “As you know at SUNY Oswego, there are about 6,000 to 7,000 students, and we do probably 15 to 16 blood drives a year on campus, which is tremendous.” The school’s Red Cross Club was recently re-established and is looking to boost numbers through promotion of events like this one. Akeile Barrett, the president of Oswego State’s Red Cross Club, organized the event and is a resident assistant in Johnson Hall. Barrett coordinated the event with Wasiel to get it off the ground and functioning for Tuesday. Barrett contacted Wasiel and said the procedures to get the event fully organized was rather easy. “[Wasiel] came. I sat with him,” Barrett said. “We talked about the room, how the scheduling works. It was really smooth, and he kind of made it really easy for me.” Barrett had plenty of student help putting on the blood drive as well. Residents in Johnson Hall are required to volunteer for 20 hours per semester if they wish to live in that specific residence hall. “I feel like we would get a high attendance. I put all my effort into this building. So, everyone in this building had the opportunity to help,” Barret said. Barrett’s responsibilities with Residence Life and Housing and being the head of the Red Cross Club was one reason he was inclined to put on this event. “As one of our requirements, we have

“Costume or Not.. This is Your Night!” 7:30 p.m., Friday in Scales Hall.

Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Elmira, 3 p.m., Saturday in Marano Campus Center Ice Arena.

Global Awareness Conference Speaker: Shalini Kantayya, 7 p.m., Saturday in the Sheldon Ballroom Planetarium show: “The Great American Eclipse,” 7 p.m., Sunday in Shineman Center, Room 223. Open Skate, 11:30 a.m., Monday in Marano Campus Center Ice Arena. “The Briefings,” 4 p.m., Tuesday in Marano Campus Center, Room 132. Photo provided by Jerrold Aryeequaye Blood drives at Oswego State are held frequently, as the local Red Cross tries to keep up on demand for usable blood.

to put on a program for our building to have community service [hours],” Barrett said. “I combined both my RA abilities and my president of SUNY Oswego Red Cross [abilities] to facilitate this blood drive.” Barrett is an aspiring physician’s assistant, is a clinical volunteer and emergency for Oswego Hospital and emergency medical scribe at ScriberAmerica and sees the importance of donating blood from seeing patients in need firsthand. “Being in the emergency room, you work with a lot of leukemia patients, people that are in motor vehicle accidents that really require these blood transfusions immediately,” Barrett said. Wasiel says the need for donations are constant, and institutions like Oswego State are one of the main contributors to helping to keep the blood supply at a safe level. “SUNY Oswego really carries its weight

Ec o n o m i c s C l u b re quested $1,000 after the group rebranded themselves. The club would use the funding for transportation, guest s p e a ke r s , a p p a re l f o r the e-board and tabling items. They plan on using the transporation funding for a trip to see the New York Stock Exchange. Other future events include meeting faculty members and game nights for those with an economics major or minor.

in terms of the amount of blood we collect at the college in comparison to other schools,” Wasiel said. “SUNY Oswego has a great track record of collections in terms of coordination of their population.” High schools and colleges make up roughly 25 percent of the blood supply, according to Wasiel. Every day, new patients need blood transfusions, and this is why colleges like Oswego State are so crucial to the local American Red Cross chapter with its help setting up mobile collection sites. “About 60 percent of us can donate; The other 40 percent can’t for whatever reason. Only about five or six actually do come in and donate,” said Jeremiah Brutcher, a collection specialist for the local American Red Cross chapter. “So, we are constantly behind the ball when it comes to having enough to supply the nation.”

Students Natalie Miller and Ian White expressed to Student Association their concerns of sustainability in the dining halls, specifically the use of plastic cups, during public comment.

Student Association President Dalton Bisson told senators that in

Panel discussion: “The U.S. Military,” 6 p.m., Tuesday in the Sheldon Ballroom.

Oz Talks: “The Power of Mind,” 7 p.m., Tuesday in Waterbury Hall. Writer Talk: Natalie Reiss, 3 p.m., Wednesday in Marano Campus Center, Room 132. Art exhibit: “Christopher McEvoy: New Work,” 10 a.m., Thursday in the Tyler Art Gallery. order to fur ther Oswego S t a t e ’s c o m m i t m e n t t o sustainability, he plans to e nc o u r a g e c l u b s a nd organizations to buy water bottles with a certain percentage of recyclability during events in which they use funding from Student Association.

Student Association Vice President Daisie Bancroft addressed residence hall council senators and reminded them it is their responsibility to go to every hall council meeting in their building. Bancroft also said they must

be aware of what is happening if they cannot make it.

Student Association Director of Finance Miranda Kryskow told senators that Student Ass o c i a t i o n i s c u r re n t l y in a “cash crunch” and they are having trouble with how much cash is on hand. Kryskow reassured senators that the situation should be fixed soon, but in the meantime, there will be a delay in checks being given to clubs and organizations.

A4 NEWS National Diabetes Month encourages awareness African-American Male Empowering Campus activists hope for more exposure on issues of disease Network works to empower campus THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2017

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“I’m so used to it now, but when I was first diagnosed, it took a lot of getting used to,” said Jessica Kisluk, a junior and Type 1 diabetic. “I have to make sure I test my blood when I wake up, when I go to bed, before I eat and when I feel like my blood sugar is too high or too low.” Type 2 causes one’s body to not use insulin well and be unable to regulate blood sugar at a normal level. Those with Type 2 make up 90 percent of people with diabetes and is typically diagnosed during adult years. It can be prevented or delayed with healthy lifestyles. Gestational diabetes appears in pregnant women who have never had diabetes before. Amy Bidwell, assistant professor in the department of health promotion and wellness, is a nationally cer tified YMCA diabetes educator. Bidwell focuses on educ a t i n g he r s t u d e n t s o n d i a b e t e s

in some of the upper-division level courses she instructs. “Diabetes will be something that a future wellness educator will be dealing with on a daily basis. Therefore, it is important for our students to have a significant grasp on the disease and how it impacts the dimensions of wellness,” Bidwell said. Bidwell said she does not believe diabetes is discussed enough on campus because when she instructed her s t u d e n t s to g o a ro u nd c a m p u s a nd randomly survey other students, they found that about 75 percent of around 150 people did not know how to prevent Type 2 diabetes or how detrimental it is for a person to have. “I don’t think there is enough education done on campus on diabetes. I’m in my third year here, and I’ve barely seen anyone talking about diabetes or National Diabetes Month,” Lynch said. Michelle Sloan, health promotion coordinator at the Lifestyles Center in

Mary Walker Health Center, said the Lifestyles Center Peer Educators do not educate students on diabetes as part of their four main focused topics of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, sexual health, violence prevention, and general wellness. “I know Walker Health Center will work with diabetic students, as will the campus dietitian, but I do not know of any groups that will openly educate the student body on the topic,” Sloan said. B i d w e l l c u r re n t l y o f fe r s a n o n campus program called BOUNCE, which focuses on nutrition, physical activity and stress management. “The participants are taught how t h e i r h a b i t s n o w m ay i m p a c t t h e i r disease progression later, regardless of weight,” Bidwell said. “A significant amount of time is spent on diabetes and cardiovascular disease. I would love to see every student on campus have to take this class at some point."

Photo provided by Alan Levine via flickr Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body handles sugars. Those with diabetes may rely on insulin injections to manage their blood sugar levels.

Lakeside Commons apologizes for solicitation violations Student housing agency unaware of actions of marketing company LAKESIDE from COVER driving around the streets of campus multiple times, as the company advertised the Lakeside Commons open house. Lakeside Commons is currently u nd e r c o n s t r u c t i o n a nd i s d o w n NY-104, less than a mile from the entrance to campus. The property is a “student townhouse community” with 84 individual units planned for a total of 320 available spaces for students. The property is managed by NDG Capital Partners, which is responsible for the construction of other student housing communities at Binghamton University, SUNY Oneonta and North Carolina State University Centenn i a l C a m p u s . T he c o m p a n y a l s o manages some of the properties it owns through the separate company NDG Student Living. NDG Student Living licensed its advertising to a third-party advertising agency and was not aware that the agency was advertising for Lakeside Commons illegally. “If there was any foul play on our end, we apologize,” said Jerry Wojenski, executive vice president and chief operating officer for NDG Student Living. Wojenski said that, while nobody from Oswego State has spoken to NDG Student Living directly, they had been informed about the issue by a student employee of theirs. “We actually did reach out just last week to our third-party marketing group and told them we do n o t w a n t t h a t to h a p p e n a g a i n ,” Wojenski said. A c c o r d i n g t o N i c k Ly o n s , v i c e president for administration and finance at Oswego State, once he was made aware of the illegal advertising on campus, he asked University Police to talk to the advertiser and tell them to stop. “ W he n I s a w t he ve h i c l e f ro m [Lakeside Commons] housing was on campus, that is something that we don’t allow,” Lyons said. The Oswego property is directly o w ne d by N D G C a p i t a l Pa r t ne r s . It advertises its units with a price range of $790 per installment and up, in a series of 12 installments,

a c c o rd i ng to Wo j e n s k i . T he p r i c e varies based on the amenities selected by the tenant. Those 12 installments of $790 or more equal a base price of $9,480 per tenancy period. For compari son, a student currently eligible for tenancy in The Village, the oncampus student townhouse community managed by Residence Life and Housing, would pay $10,590 as a senior, or $10,790 as a junior, provided their first year at Oswego State was when they were a freshman. The difference in price between what a junior pays for The Village and what a senior pays for the same space is attributed to the Oswego

G u a r a n t e e , w he re i n f o r f o u r c o nsecutive academic years, the price a student pays for housing or for their meal plan will not increase. T he O s w e g o G u a r a n t e e e s s e ntially locks in the price of all housi n g a n d m e a l p l a n s av a i l a b l e o n campus to the price those services were when the student first started at Oswego State. “It depends on the year that y o u ’ r e m a t r i c u l a t e d , t h a t ’s w h a t you pay for all the years that you’re here,” Kolenda said. On-campus student housing prices for room have increased by $200 per year since the 2014-2015 academic year.

Alexander Gault-Plate | The Oswegonian The townhouses for Lakeside Commons are currently planned to open for residents in time for fall 2018.

Ethan Magram Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com Students from around the Oswego campus joined the Association of Black Psychologists in their Halloween Skate event on Saturday in the Swetman Gym. For a $3 admission fee, students could either roller skate or just hang out with their peers. Each admitted student was also entered into a raffle for a T-shirt and a costume contest, where the winner would receive a cash prize. The club received decorations from Scales Hall after their Scalesbury haunted house event. One skater, Patricia Troncoso, was excited for the event and was happy to attend. “I’m having a good time,” Troncoso said. “It’s creative. It’s a smart idea.” Club president Emmanuel Agyapong held the event as a safer alternative to drinking on Halloween weekend and to promote a message of positivity. “Especially on Halloween, where it’s really dangerous outside, [students] could stay on campus, be safe, skate, and they can hear the music,” Agyapong said. Agyapong is the president of both the Association of Black Psychologists and the African-American Male Empowering Network. The two organizations co-hosted the event to promote mental well-being and empowerment in the African-American and greater campus community. “It’s bringing everybody from all ethnicities and races together to enjoy Halloween,” said Pearlene Agustin, public relations director for the Association of Black Psychologists. “I believe that this event is bringing everyone together and bringing our name out, too.” The Oswego chapter of the Association of Black Psychologists, according to Agyapong, started six years ago. The organization’s purpose is to “address themselves to significant social

problems affecting the black community and other segments of the population whose needs in society have not been fulfilled,” and to “organize their skills and abilities to influence necessary change,” according to their national website. Agyapong said the Oswego chapter is open to anyone who wants to empower themselves and learn about psychology through the AfricanAmerican perspective. “We focus on the mind, how we come together to think about things, and how we better our community,” Agustin said. Empowerment is a shared value between both the Association of Black Psychologists and AAMEN. Agyapong said in an interview on Laker Life that AAMEN’s goal is to bring more male leadership to campus. Agyapong cofounded AAMEN this past March. “I brought it to the campus because a lot of males, especially African-American and minority males, weren’t really involved,” Agyapong said. “I felt that an organization strictly to empower males would be very useful.” Agyapong expressed how important empowerment is to the community and not just to men. “A lot of people are lost, a lot of people need some hope,” Agyapong said. Agyapong said that empowerment means a lot to him, and he wants to provide empowerment to those who may not have been empowered at a young age. “I want to tell them that you could do or you could be whatever you want,” Agyapong said. “That’s why I started this club.” Halloween Skate was one of many events that Agyapong hopes to hold to empower students on campus. “This event is bettering the community, bettering each other, and lifting each other up,” Augustin said. “We’re all coming together and bring each other up to make this event powerful.”

NEWS Workshop encourages dating violence prevention Title IX coordinator Evaneski, Team One Love, discuss healthy relationships

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Noah Blake Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com Title IX coordinator, Lisa Evaneski, presented a workshop on escalation in dating violence to students in Mackin Complex on Monday to foster active prevention. Attendees consisted of students that came from numerous resident halls, their friends and employees that work in the resident halls. To start off the workshop, a film called “The Escalation Workshop” was shown to the audience. In the film, the actors portrayed victims and aggressors of dating violence. There were different situations and scenarios that were shown. After the film was shown, Evaneski began a discussion-based forum with the students, providing statistics on dating violence and asking for opinions of the film. In addition, Evaneski asked if they had a different perspective on dating violence after attending the workshop. Most of the students who responded did have different outlooks. Many agreed that it is important to detect warning signs in a volatile relationship. Evaneski stated that the primary purpose of the work is prevention. “We know that by having these workshops, we are showing students signs of unhealthy relationships and discussing what are healthy components of any re-

lationship,” Evaneski said. “Until you are in that situation yourself, you do not know what to do or how to step in. Sometimes friends think, ‘It's none of my business,’ or ‘What if I am wrong.’ It is like any bystander intervention. If you see something, say something or do something. We want to help our students develop those skills.” Evaneski said workshops such as this one help to spread awareness about dating violence and the effect it can have on relationships, friends and family. It also reinforces to students and employees that speaking up is okay, whether one is a victim or witness of escalation in dating violence. In instances such as these, there are usually warning signs that one should look out for. “Look out for any behavior that is controlling, jealous, intense, isolating or belittling,” Evaneski said. “The One Love Foundation launched a new program called ‘Behind the Post’ and looks at these behaviors in a new way. Every relationship is different, and we advise friends to talk about the concerning behavior that they are seeing. Students and employees can also consult with me to get advice about how to approach a friend.” The One Love Foundation was started after Yeardley Love was beaten to death by her ex-boyfriend three weeks before their graduation at the University of Virginia. The movement was started by her family, friends and peers, and it is continually

spreading awareness about dating violence nationwide as it becomes a growing issue, especially on college campuses. “More than 1 in 3 women and more than 1 in 4 men in the U.S. have experienced intimate partner violence. Most female and male victims of intimate partner violence, 69 percent of female victims and 53 percent of male victims, experienced some form of intimate partner violence for the first time before 25 years of age," according to the One Love manual. “I am sure there is more research happening now about college students since there is a greater emphasis in college and university policies, as well as state and federal laws regarding prevention and response requirements,” Evaneski said. Oswego State senior and resident assistant Laura Smith also shared her views on dating violence escalation. She said that she attended the workshop to help encourage other residents to come to the workshop and to gain knowledge about dating violence. Smith said she recommends for other students on campus to speak with Evaneski because she is very knowledgeable on this subject and hosts workshops like this often. If students want to speak to Evaneski about any concerns regarding any Title IX issues, she can be reached via phone (315)312-5604 or email lisa.evaneski@ oswego.edu.

SAVE, Peer2Peer program reach out for suicide awareness

Active Minds also works to spread knowledge, promote mental health Jordan DeLucia Copy Editor jdelucia@oswegonian.com Suicide Awareness Voices of Education is a nationally chartered suicide prevention and awareness organization founded in 1989 by Adina Wrobleski after her daughter killed herself 10 years prior. Since then, SAVE has founded 20 charters nationwide, working with their local communities to host events that spread public awareness, bringing guest speakers to schools, organizing community education programs such as Let’s Talk About It and LEADS: For Youth, conducting public research studies and accepting donations for all of their operations that help keep people alive. In January of 2015, Oswego State became the first charter of SAVE in central New York after working with the organization on their annual 5K run/walk, which was partnered with a similar organization for its first year of operation in 2010. After a bit of research by the campus committee, however, SAVE seemed to be a better fit for Oswego State. The founding members of the CNY SAVE charter, as they are now officially known, contacted the executive director in Minneapolis, Minnesota and began working with them on the flagship Strive to SAVE Lives event, held every fall semester. All eight committee members help to set up and table the event, but a lot of assistance also comes from Mary Walker Health Center’s Peer Educators (P2Ps) from both the Counseling Services Center and the Lifestyles Center. SAVE treasurer Shelly Sloan is also involved with the Lifestyles Center as the Health Promotion Coordinator, and while not technically part of SAVE, Sloan said the Lifestyles students’ help with the event never goes unappreciated. “I had several students who volunteered at the event who were there from 7 in the morning until 2 in the afternoon volunteering their time. We try to involve them in different ways,” Sloan said. “My two worlds kind of collide at this event, so it’s nice to bring them together.” Mariah Santana, one of the eight team members of CNY SAVE, is an Oswego State senior who originally started as a volunteer. She wrote a personal speech that was given at the most recent Strive to SAVE Lives event in September, and was asked

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to become part of the planning committee. She now works with Sloan and other committee members in their event planning for 2018, arranging other SAVE events, and their monthly suicide support group. Santana said she decided to volunteer with SAVE after the loss of her boss’ son to suicide in August of 2014. Ever since, she, her boss and her supervisor had been volunteering at the Strive event, something she says has been a pleasure to be a part of. “It’s been great. It’s one of the only events around here of its kind,” Santana said. “It’s growing every year, definitely drawing a lot more attention, and I really enjoy it.” Grace Maxon-Clarke is another member of CNY SAVE’s planning committee and took the role of volunteer coordinator for September’s Stride event. She has worked closely with members like Sloan and Santana in club operations, but also knows about the researching of SAVE’s national organization that took place when the Oswego board made the switch in 2011. She said the biggest factor that attracted them to SAVE was their research-based background. “Everything that they do comes from research that they’ve done. They aren’t just picking something and saying, ‘We’re going with this because we feel it’s right.’ They’re doing it because they’ve done the research to really know that this is the path they should be taking when it comes to preventing or spreading awareness about suicide preven-

tion,” Maxon-Clarke said. Active Minds is another campus organization that promotes mental health and encourages help-seeking for those who are suffering. Through their table displays in the Marano Campus Center and weekly discussion meetings, they also have a hand in helping to stop suicide. Their members helped to promote SAVE’s Strive event, participating and volunteering. Active Minds Co-President Brionna Moore said that it is very important to have organizations like these on campus participating in one another’s events so that a good message is spread about how much the student body cares about the mental health of all students. “We don’t want people to feel like they’re alone,” Moore said. “If they know there’s an entire organization out there for them to either join or find support from, then they know that others out there either care about what they’re dealing with or deal with it themselves.” SAVE would like to make even more of an impact on the campus community in the future, Sloan said. However, she said, eight members is not enough to coordinate all the events they have plans for. “People say, ‘It would be so cool if you could do this,’ and it would be, but we need bodies to help us do it,” Sloan said. “So, if we could have more volunteers, that would be

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A6 NEWS Campus releases annual safety report for last year THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2017

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No major safety changes noted from 2015 to 2016, but burglaries, liquor issues up

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Penfield Library opened its annual "Food for Fines" drive for most of the month of November. From Nov. 1 to Nov. 22, students can trade in non-perishable goods to the Penfield Check-out and Reserves Desk, and have $1 per item donated taken off of their outstanding library fines. Library fines can be accrued by students for returning loaned items, like books or technology, beyond their due date and time. Any students with more than $10 of fines on their accounts will not be permitted to register for next semester's classes and will also be unable to loan any books, electronics, or chargers out of the library. To donate items, students may

turn them in to the clerks at the Penfield Check-out and Reserves Desk, and give their ID number. The items will be counted and the proper amount will be deducted from the students' fines. Items to be donated must be nonperishable, in unopened containers, and undamaged. Items in glass containers, or that have been damaged or have already expired, will not be donated and will not be counted when reducing fees for accrued fines. Students are welcome to donate items even if they do not have outstanding library fines. Items donated will go to the Human Concerns Food Pantry, at 85 E. Fourth St. in the city of Oswego.

Leaks on campus

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B u i l d i ng s a l l a c ro s s c a m p u s showed signs of water damage on Sunday night through to Monday morning following a powerful storm. The storm, with gusts of wind that buffeted the whole campus and strained roofs, caused leaks in academic and residential build-

ings alike. C a m p u s m a i n t e n a nc e s e r v i c e s responded in the short-term by placing trash cans and buckets under the sources of water. Water damage was remedied by the end of Tuesday night in most buildings, even as rain continued throughout the area.

Crime, alcohol and drug-related incidents have increased on Oswego State’s campus in the past year, according to an annual survey conducted by University Police. University Police recently publ is he d t he an n ual Cle r y R e p or t , which is a written report mandated for all college campuses to disclose campus security policies and campus crimes. “The safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff and visitors is important to SUNY campus communities,” University Police Chief John Rossi said. “The Board of Trustees of the State University of New York have long required that each campus have a personal safety committee to review issues and make recommendations to ensure a safe and secure environment. Crime prevention and safety recommendations are continually disseminated throughout each of the 64 campuses.” Formally known as the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and the Campus Crimes Statistics Act, it is the duty of all college campuses nationwide to publish the report. Since 1986, following the brutal death of 19-year-old Jeanne Clery, the Clery report is enacted to connect campus happenings to the outside world. Clery’s parents pushed for the act after their daughter was murdered in her college dorm and realized there was no way to have known that she was in danger. “The best education in the world is useless if a student doesn’t survive with a healthy mind and body,” the Cler y parents stated on their website, clerycenter.org. The 40-page report encompasses information pertaining to logistics on campus, transportation, campus health centers and the comparative crime reports, as well as general in-

formation. The 2017 repor t varied slightly from the ones published in 2016 and 2015. However, in categories such as liquor law discipline, the report s h o w e d a n i n c re a s e f ro m 1 0 9 i n 2015 to 138 in 2016, and reports of burglary had increased from four in 2015 to 13 in 2016. A c c o rd i ng to t he p ol i c e c h i e f , the numbers have not significantly increased or decreased in the past year. The police department can use these numbers over time to examine trends, as they have been submitting their crime reports to the FBI and the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services since the 1970s when they officially became a law enforcement agency. “We have filed the Clery repor t since the early 1990s. The crime statistics in the mid-to-late 1990s were

significantly higher than the last few years,” Rossi said. “I would say 2015 was one of our safest years on record. I attribute this to the programs the college offers through the Lifestyles Center, our increased training with residence hall senior staff and additional training that was offered to RAs,” Rossi said. “Also, our dedicated patrol officers, supervisors and investigative staff who are out there in all types of conditions 24/7 making sure we are doing everything possible to make this a safe and secure environment.” The annual Clery report can be found on University Police’s website. Hard copies are also available from Campus Life in 121 Marano Campus Center, the Office of Student Conduct or the University Police station.

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SUNYAC Standings

Men's Hockey

Overall

Conference

Oswego Scoreboard Streak

Morrisville

0-0-2

0-0-0

Oswego State Geneseo Plattsburgh Brockport

1-1-0

0-0-0

2-0-0

0-0-0

0-1-0

0-0-0

2-0-0

0-0-0

1-0-1

0-0-0

0-2-0

0-0-0

1-0-0

0-0-0

0-1-0

0-0-0

Potsdam Cortland Buffalo State Fredonia

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Buffalo State Cortland Oswego State Plattsburgh Potsdam

Conference

Women's Hockey Friday, Oct. 27

NEC:

Clark: 53 saves Manganiello: 4 SOG

OSW:

Cramer: 2 goals Randazzo: 4 assists Ellis: 1 goal, 1 assist

Women's Hockey Saturday, Oct. 28

Streak

0-0-0

1-0-1

0-0-0

2-0-0

0-0-0

1-0-0

0-0-0

2-0-0

0-0-0

CAS:

Stevens: 1 goal Trivino: 1 goal Kilroy: 2 assists

OSW:

Randazzo: 1 goal (GWG) Morisette: 1 goal, 1 assist Stewart:: 1 goal, 1 assist

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OSW: (1-1-0, 0-0-0) COR: (0-2-0, 0-0-0)

Men's hockey at SUNY Cortland Red Dragons

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After a 1-1 opening weekend, No. 8 Oswego State will have much to prove against SUNY Cortland in the first conference matchup of the year. After beginning the season with a 4-2 win over Elmira College on home ice, the Lakers fell to No. 9/10 Hobart College just a day later on a short turnaround in overtime. A tough loss during Cedric Hansen's first collegiate start will lead the Lakers toward an interesting controversy this weekend in who will assume the starting role in the lone tilt. The Red Dragons come into this game after dropping their first two contests against Nazareth

College and Utica College last weekend. The Lakers took both games against SUNY Cortland last year and have not lost their conference opener since a 3-2 overtime loss to SUNY Fredonia in 2013-14. After a loss, the Lakers will be sharp mentally and not play down to a weaker opponent in SUNY Cortland. Oswego State has not lost to the Red Dragons since Nov. 6, 2015, and that streak should extend after this weekend's contest. Though Mitch Herlihey is likely to be missing due to injury, the Lakers have enough firepower offensively to get past SUNY Cortland, in what should be a decisive win.

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Laker men’s ice hockey will be on the road to start SUNYAC Conference play against Cortland Friday night. This should be a winnable road game for the now-No. 8-ranked Lakers against an unranked SUNY Cortland team. The Red Dragons’ goaltending has been suspect with goalie Drew Weigman giving up eight goals over their first two games. The opposite is true for the Lakers’ goaltending. Both David Richer and Cedric Hansen were solid in their respective first career starts over the weekend. The Lakers will be good in net, no matter who head coach Ed Gosek chooses to start Friday night. The Lakers’ offense has also been well-balanced, with young guys like

Tyson Bruce and Josh Zizek stepping into bigger roles in the rotation and scoring points. Veteran forward Cameron Berry has started to find his groove, tallying a goal in Sunday’s matchup with Hobart College. SUNY Cortland’s offense, on the other hand, is a one-man show. Dan Broderick is the only Red Dragon with multiple points on the team for the season. His 76 career points are by far the most on the team, and it would not be a surprise to see the offense go through him. The tenacious Laker defense should be able to shut Broderick and the rest of SUNY Cortland down. The Lakers should easily defeat SUNY Cortland and begin conference play on the right foot.

Around the SUNYAC Men's Soccer

Women's Soccer

NPZ: (7-11, 4-2) ONE: (13-6, 5-1)

GEN: (9-8-2, 3-5-1) ONE: (14-1-2, 7-1-1)

Josh Zizek of men's hockey scored three goals against the Elmira College Soaring Eagles in the biggest scoring outburst of his Oswego State career. Zizek scored the first two Laker goals of the game, digging Oswego State out of an early 2-0 deficit. After assisting on David Ferreira's third period go-ahead goal, he tipped a Max Novick point shot into the net to ice the victory for Oswego State.

Wednesday, Nov. 1

COR: (19-8, 9-0) PLA: (13-16, 2-3)

Men's Swimming & Diving

Ford: 1 goal Parucci: 1 goal

ELM:

Zizek: 3 goals Ferreira: 1 goal, 1 assist Scropi: 2 assists

OSW:

Men's Hockey Sunday, Oct. 29

1 OSW:

Berry: 1 goal Herlihey: 1 assist Gillespie: 1 assist

HOB:

Toupal: 2 goals (GWG) MacDougall: 2 assists Sternbach: 1 assist

On Oct. 27 in the women's hockey game against New England College, Lakers forward Olivia Ellis dangled her way past four defenders, including Pilgrims goaltender Jackie Clark to score Oswego State's third goal of the game. A video of the goal was tweeted by ESPN's John Buccigross, who captioned the video "You won't see a better goal than Olivia Ellis' Danglepalooza."

Women's Hockey Saturday, Nov. 4 @ 3:00 p.m.

ELM: (0-0-0, 0-0-0) OSW: (2-0-0, 0-0-0)

Wrestling

Saturday, Nov. 4

1:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m.

CLA: (1-0-0, 0-0-0) OSW: (3-0-0, 0-0-0)

OSW: (0-0-0, 0-0-0) ITH: (0-0-0, 0-0-0)

Laker Athletes of the Week

Kate Randazzo

Field Hockey Wednesday, Nov. 1

Upcoming Matches

*Results accurate at time of publication

Wednesday, Nov. 1

Saturday, Oct. 28

0-2-0

Men's Hockey

NEWHL Standings Women's Hockey

Josh Zizek

Women's Hockey Sophomore | Ancaster, Ontario

Mens's Hockey Sophomore | St. Catharines, Ontario

Randazzo played a huge role in both Oswego State wins in their fist two games of the season, collecting five points. On the Oct. 27 win over New England College, the sophomore finished with four assists against the Pilgrims as the Lakers won 5-0. A day later, Randazzo got her name in the goal column with an unassisted tally to break and a 2-2 tie against Castleton University in overtime to get the win with just 39 seconds left on the clock.

In two games during opening weekend, Zizek shined for the Lakers. In the 10/28 tilt against Elmira College, the former Nepean Raider put three goals past Soaring Eagles goaltender Jake Sabourin on four shots to propel the Lakers to a 4-2 victory. He also assisted on the David Ferreira goal at 5:28 of the third period. His three goals matched his entire total from nine games last season. A day later on the road against Hobart College, the sophomore went 6-6 in 12 faceoff attempts, tied for the most wins on the Oswego State side.

The Houston Astros of the American League won the World Series of Major League Baseball against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a fulllength seven game series. The Astros were able to take the final game on the road at Dodger Stadium by a score of 5-1 to secure the first world title in franchise history in their second appearance.

Senior Colin Greenseich of men's cross-country finished fourth out of 111 competitors in the 8K race at the SUNYAC champtionships with a time of 27:03.6. His performance was the best individual finish of any Laker in the SUNYAC championship since 2008 and helped the Lakers finish third out of 10 teams at the meet and qualify for the NCAA Atlantic Regional on Nov. 11 at Houghton College.

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Maquet flourishes in sophomore season for Lakers' swimming, diving Training, better work ethic has led Meghan Maquet to consistently finish at top of SUNYAC early in season Ben Grieco Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com

“The work that she has done in the offseason has shown tremendous improvement,” Morgan said. “She’s got a lot more focus this year. The nice thing is, especially with the three-meter board, she’s coming in with that full-year experience.” Maquet, who is from Long Beach, New York, has a lack of opportunity to train at home during the offseason. She tries to stay in shape throughout the offseason while balancing work as well. “I don’t really have much of an offseason because there’s just not many opportunities for me to train at home,” Maquet said. “So, just staying in shape is key.” Maquet has three first-place finishes under her belt so far in the season. She won the one-meter at both SUNY Oneonta and Rochester Institute of Technology, with a first place three-meter finish at SUNY Oneonta. Her first-place one-meter score from SUNY Oneonta was the best of her collegiate career so far, with a score of 221.05. She was a little less than four points ahead of her teammate, freshman Miranda Frascatore, and 41 points ahead of the first SUNY Oneonta diver.

The Oswego State Lakers’ swimming and diving programs have seen success in the past couple seasons. With dominant student athletes performing above expectations, sophomore Meghan Maquet is no exception. She was named the SUNYAC Women’s Diver of the Week in late October. In just a few meets this season, she has been a top performer all year long. She is one of five divers on the team and has made her mark on the women’s swimming and diving team. “It’s been a very positive thing for us,” diving coach Kevin Morgan said. “It’s a nice step forward for Meghan now that she’s a sophomore. It’s nice to see her stand up and take that leadership role.” After an 11th-place finish at the SUNYAC Conference Championships in February, Maquet went into the offseason working hard. Morgan said she came in with a lot more focus this season.

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Photo Provided by Sports Information via C. Perkins Maquet has three top finishes during the first three meets of the season, with two wins against SUNY Oneonta.

Her performance earned her the Women's Diver of the Week accolade for the SUNYAC conference. “I was honestly surprised, but I was happy because I thought I worked hard,” Maquet said. “I felt like my hard work ended up paying off now.” This is also a confidence booster for Maquet so early in the season, according to Morgan. This proved to her that she is one of the best in the conference at this point. “It’s a great motivation for her, to understand not only did she have a great week, but now, she deserves to compete with

the best in the conference,” Morgan said. “Hopefully, it’s going to continue to push her to pick up some more difficult dives to compete with the best.” With the award under her belt, the morale will be high as Oswego State goes to Clarkson University on Nov. 4. The Golden Knights’ lone female diver, Isabel Dengos, got first place against St. Lawrence University in the one-meter (121.90) and three-meter (119.10) dives. “I want to keep improving,” Maquet said. “Overall, I want the team to do really well.” The goals do not stop at the regular season, however. Morgan would like to see

Maquet qualify for the NCAA Div. III regional meet after the SUNYAC Championships have concluded. “As this Saturday comes about, I hope to have another double-board victory out of her,” Morgan said. “As the season progresses, I really hope that the reality by the end of the year is that she can make a NCAA cut and make it to the regional meet for the first time in her career.” The Oswego State men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams both head to Clarkson University on Nov. 4 for a nonconference swim meet in Potsdam, New York, with a 1 p.m. start time.

Equestrian team enjoys great success despite lack of attention on campus Even without spotlight given to other sports, equestrian team has collected various accolades for its accomplishments Alyssa Facteau Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com Although the Oswego State equestrian team has won four consecutive regional championships, not everyone on campus is aware of the talented group of riders. For many students, extracurricular activities are a vital part of not only their college decision, but also their college experience. With over 200 registered clubs and organizations available to the student body at Oswego State, it can be easy for some to go unnoticed. OSET is just one of many that have been working hard to make their presence known. “We try hard to get our name out there by a lot of different advertisements throughout the year, but more often than not, we hear the typical, ‘What? We have an equestrian team?’” said Maddy Kaleta, vice president of OSET. “Despite our recruiting and advertising efforts, I feel the vast majority of the school’s population isn’t even aware of the club’s existence.” Kaleta began riding when she was 7 years old and said she would not even consider looking at a school if they did not have an equestrian team. “My family thought I was crazy, but I’ve met a lot of other students who have done the same thing. Not only did I join to ride horses, but like many other incoming freshmen, I wanted to make a lot of friends with a similar interest,” Kaleta said. In addition to the social benefits the club brings, Kaleta also noted the potential educational benefits. “I think the equestrian team is a very valuable club on campus,” Kaleta said. “We have some people who join to get large-animal experience if they’re on a zoology or pre-vet track. The team can help further your riding while maintaining your mental health and stress relief or be fun for a beginning to try something new.” Senior Ali Renner said she has known about OSET for a while but did not join until this semester. “I decided I wanted to join because I wanted to learn how to ride horses and I finally made enough money over the summer to pay for lessons once a week,” Renner said. The effort it took to join and improve as a member of the team has proven worth the time for Renner, who has made the most of her time so far. “I knew about OSET, but I don’t think a lot of people do, which is a shame because my experience has been great

so far,” Renner said. “I really love it. There are three people all taking lessons one at a time, sometimes at different levels for an hour, but you get enough individual attention from the instructor and enough time to figure stuff out on your own. Plus, you ride different horses every week, so you get to know and love them all for who they are.” Junior Kortney Steele said she did not know Oswego had an equestrian team until a few semesters into her college career. “I think it’s something pretty cool and unique Oswego [State] offers that for [its] students,” Steele said. “I definitely think it’s something that could be highlighted more. Sports like hockey and basketball are more popular, but horseback riding is still pretty neat to be a part of.” Despite all of the team success, Kaleta and the team still feel they do not get a deserved amount of respect on campus. “Sometimes professors and peers don’t hold us to remotely similar levels as students in other sports programs, but our team has an incredible amount of regional and national titles, so despite what people

commonly think about our sport, I like to think we hold our own on the playing field,” Kaleta said. OSET trainer Jill Bergstresser said the equestrian team really focuses on the team mentality and is continuously proud of all the athletes’ accomplishments. “Our athletes have won five national championship titles, one reserve national championship title, multiple top 10 National titles and national semi finals titles and the team has also won nine consecutive regional championships,” Bergstresser said. Bergstresser voiced her pleasure about all of the accolades her team has received, and it was all accentuated with a highly prestigious honor. “We are also one of only two schools on the East Coast in the last 35 years that have had the honor of winning the Western Highpoint Rider at the IHSA National Horse Show,” Bergstresser said. While OSET still finds many students and faculty unaware of the equestrian team on campus, Bergstresser said the Student Association is very supportive and OSET is incredibly appreciative of all of the financial and moral support provided.

Photo Provided by Alyssa Facteau via Lucas Noonan Photgraphy Oswego State's equestrian team has won a plethora of competitions, including five national championships.

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Clothing choice, drunkenness Tip of no excuse for victim blaming the hat... Taisha Khalil Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com Short skirts, red pumps and a catwalk may be all it takes for a woman to be raped, and it would be all her fault. At least, this is what victims tell themselves. Too often, a sexually assaulted woman blames herself for what the assaulter does to her. She may think, “Maybe I should not have gone to his house,” or “Maybe I should not have gotten drunk that night.” Are these women right to blame themselves? Based on a study done at George Washington University, 62 percent of the 129 women who were surveyed blamed themselves for being sexually assaulted. Almost half of them said that their rapist was not at fault. These women look for someone to blame to cope with the pain, but why do they blame themselves when it is not their fault? Regardless if a woman is drunk, wearing revealing clothes or taking part in other sexual activities, men are not invited to have sex with them unless they have consent from that woman. If a man proceeds to pursue a woman sexually without consent, then the only one to blame is the assaulter.

However, other people also blame the victim for getting raped. At a sexual health program in Cayuga Hall, the residents played a game called “victim blaming.” For the game, residents listened to a story about a college student who went to a house party, got drunk and then went upstairs with a guy, where she was raped. After hearing this, each resident was handed a card with a person’s name written on it and their response to the victim’s abuse. Most of the people on the card blamed the victim for what happened. For example, the victim’s mom said, “Why would you even go to the party? I am so disappointed in you.” Most of the residents at this event were shocked by this. Blaming oneself for what a rapist has done only gives the rapist control over their life. All of the pain, tears and long nights without sleep is attributed to their attacker. Women should be able to wear a mini skirt and a tank top without the fear of tempting a rapist. Why should women have to be cautious when they walk the streets alone? Why do they have to be skeptical of every guy they meet? Why do women have to say “no” to men more than once when one “no” should be good enough? Rapists should not be allowed to stop short skirts, red pumps and a catwalk.

Photo provided by Brian Gladstone via flickr “Promiscuous dress” too often provides people an excuse to blame the victims of sexual violence.

Amazon’s next headquarters could be fool’s gold upstate Derek Smith Opinion Editor dsmith@oswegonian.com It is not hard to see why cities across North America want to be the location of Amazon’s new headquarters, but small and mid-size cities should beware. Two hundred thirty-eight cities in total will bid to join Seattle and become the tech giant’s second nerve center. Rochester, Albany, Buffalo and New York City will attempt to schmooze Amazon into setting up shop. As tempting as it may be for the upstate cities, The Big Apple is the only one that makes sense for the company and the state, but even they have shortcomings. Amazon seeking to expand suggests the possibility of a future where Americans buy almost everything through them. Whole Foods is already owned by the retailer, and they are in the works to begin setting up physical stores in addition to their gargantuan online presence. The prospect of a retail monopoly, or duopoly if Wal-Mart survives, is a scary one for the U.S. economy. These enormous corporations have the power to sell everything from socks to guns at prices with which local businesses cannot compete. Cities like Seattle, New York and Chicago may be able to withstand that given their diverse populations and abundance of choices for goods. The local markets in smaller cities will not stand much of a chance if Amazon begins delivering milk, shampoo and frozen pizza to doorsteps at a fraction of the cost. According to The Washington Post, who is owned by Amazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos, the

second headquarters has the potential to bring 50,000 jobs included in a $5 billion investment. City officials and developers are especially keen on this because it seems clear that Amazon will not be losing profit or popularity anytime soon as the fourth most valuable company in the U.S., according to The Financial Times. Mid-size cities see this as a chance to bring long-term economic success to their once prosperous towns. These jobs are part of a rapidly expanding industry that require high-paying jobs for a highly skilled workforce. This type of workforce is not what populates mid-size industrial cities like Buffalo and Rochester. Albany may have an advantage with their proximity to New York City, but they likely lack the infrastructure to accommodate such an addition. What is more, none of these cities in the state, outside New York City, have the cultural attractions to satisfy thousands of new, techy millennials living there. The Onion website mocked the capital’s chances at scoring Amazon’s new homebase with a headline, “Jeff Bezos’ Heart Breaks a Little Reading Albany’s Amazon Headquarters Pitch,” sarcastically citing the New York State Museum and The Egg as landmarks sure to attract the multi-billiondollar company. Amazon continues to grow their profits and expand into new industries. It makes sense then that they may look to the East Coast as the perfect place to compliment their original Pacific Northwestern location in Seattle. New York City has the money and resources to woo Amazon if they wish. Buffalo, Rochester and Albany should save their money.

◊....to the class registration process. ◊.... to buildings leaking on campus. ◊....to inconvenient construction on Route 104.

◊.... to the Red Cross blood drive. ◊.... to Greek life community service. ◊.... to Jeff Flake for his impassioned resignation speech.

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In defense of Greek community Philanthropy consistently overlooked because of few bad eggs Joel Collard Copy Editor jcollard@oswegonian.com Despite the negative reputations Greek life may have, fraternities and sororities do a lot to give back to their communities and campuses, especially at Oswego State. As a fraternity member and former intern for the Fraternity and Sorority Community office, I have seen firsthand the standards that Greek organizations are held to in the Standards of Excellence assessment that is required for each Greek organization at Oswego State. Requirements for Oswego State Greek life members include completing a minimum of five hours of community service per semester on average for each member. Each organization must also have a philanthropy cause and standards for being involved within the campus and city. According to the Oswego State Fraternity and Sorority Community, during the 2016-2017 academic year, Oswego State Greek life members raised $19,753 while averaging 14.76 hours of community service per Greek life member. Pairing with other student organizations at times, Greek organizations have the ability to raise significant amounts of money for causes and people in need. The Laker men’s hockey team and local fraternity Delta Kappa Kappa have been recognized by Mayor Billy Barlow for their efforts with the For the Kids program, which has raised more than $27,000 over the past two years to create awareness for and support the victims of child abuse. Greek organizations are active in their communities, which benefits those in need while also instilling positive values in the members who take part in helping the community. Delta Sigma Phi, Delta Phi Epsilon, Alpha Epsilon Phi and Sigma Alpha Epsilon all partnered to raise money for Habitat for Humanity: Disaster Response for hurricane relief efforts in September. In times of need, turning to whatever bonds people together is important

Photo provided by Daniel Thornton via flickr Volunteer work is one way in which Greek life members uphold their commitment to community service.

for lifting each other up. Working at orientation programs throughout this summer exposed me to many students’ and parents’ views of what Greek life is. Not everyone carried negative beliefs, but some parents believed that what they saw in popular movies such as “Animal House” are the normal behaviors of fraternities and sororities. Partying may have been the main goal of Greek life at one point, but standards have been raised at colleges throughout the country, and partying is no longer the top priority for most. Hazing allegations arose Tuesday for a fraternity from a fellow SUNY school, SUNY Plattsburgh. Because of this, it becomes easier to dismiss all of the ways Greek life benefits communities when negative headlines cloud the positive. Instead of condemning a whole institution, organizations and rituals which endanger the well-being of their members should be eliminated or corrected. Hazing does not have a protected place within the framework of Greek

life, and it remains an issue for all Greeks. Rituals are important to Greek organizations because they hold together the bond of every member. Tradition and history are areas that new members are educated in so they can understand and hold the values their chosen organization was founded upon. It is possible for traditions to be carried on while ridding the community of the physically and mentally harmful practices that are in the headlines today. Camaraderie, support and education are values shared within the Greek community. Bonding between brothers or sisters is great for building the character of students, but the opportunity for that bond is a privilege, not a right. Being Greek may not always portray the greatest image to some. Continuing to instill positive values in members is the only way to ensure the core values of Greek life are carried on to future generations.

Splintering support in upper chamber Jeff Flake gives impassioned resignation speech denouncing Trump Erin Newell Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com The nation should be scared in the wake of conservative Sen. Jeff Flake’s Oct. 25 announcement that he would not be running for re-election in 2018. Retirement speeches are usually not all that noteworthy; they are an acknowledgment and celebration of the job one has served and the accomplishments that have been made. Flake’s speech was not at all this. Flake gave a scathing speech on the Senate floor that is undoubtedly one of the most critical statements of 2017. The speech was a push for right-wing Republicans to speak up and fight back. Flake’s speech focused on the fact that Donald Trump’s tendency to cross the line and give the middle finger to the status quo of politics is not something to celebrate; it is something to fear. Flake’s point is that Trump’s approach to life and politics comes with a consequence. He emphasizes that being reckless is not a governing philosophy, and crossing the line just to brag about crossing the line is not a strategy. There is a disease that has infected the system, and if people do not wake up, the virus will only spread. Many elected Republican officials have

Photo provided by The White House via flickr John McCain (right) and his former, fellow senator, Flake (left) have been Trump’s most outspoken critics.

remained silent and tolerated Trump’s unpredictability because of the near-term gains they believe they can secure. However, Flake argued that those benefits are not worth the long-term impact of supporting someone like Trump as the leader of the party and the leader of the country. If the Republican Party under Trump does not support independent-minded conservatives, senators like Flake and Bob Corker will be replaced by conservatives who are handpicked because of their blind loyalty to Trump. The country relies upon a system of checks and balances and compromise between opposing parties. If people continue to be silent, and positions are filled with blind Trump supporters,

the country is in more trouble than people think. Flake warned both Republicans and Democrats that the necessary bond between the parties is dangerously tense. He emphasized in his speech that now is the time to make sure this relationship does not break for the sake of the country. Chris Coons, the Democratic senator from Delaware who opposed Flake on nearly every vote, stated, “[Flake’s] retirement is deeply troubling to me because he represents a principled and patriotic Republican Party, one that has long championed strong American leadership around the world, and one I now fear is falling apart.”

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Photo provided by Payton Chung via flickr Buffalo is one of three upstate cities that will bid to become the second city for Amazon’a headquarters.

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PREFERRED PRECIPITATION What are your thoughts on the positives and negatives of Greek life? “Most of my friends are in Greek life. [She] does put in a lot of effort to make sure her org has a good name.” Stephanie Regorio public relations, sophomore

“I am actually pledging APO right now. We are advocating against the water crisis in Third World countries.”

There is no point in putting off the inevitable. Oswego State is known for its winters, and after an unseasonably warm fall, it is only a matter of time until the snow flies. However, rain is far worse than snow. Lately, there has been day after day of cold weather and rain. The rain soaks into your clothes and lowers your body temperature. Combine the cold weather and strong winds of this past week, and it would be far better to walk to class in the snow where students are better protected from watersoaked clothes and shivering all class. Besides jumping in puddles, rainy weather does not share the same festive activities as snow does. With winter weather comes snowball fights, fort-building competitions or snowmen-making. Rain limits options, making the majority of people want to stay

Journalists not as scary as they may seem Negative stereotypes distort reporters’ role in community, society

“I don’t do it myself, but they have their stereotypes, obviously.”

“I feel like members of Greek life are peer-pressured into things they don’t want to do.”

Yasmerlin Lanfranco undecided, freshman “A lot of people don’t see the stuff we do behind the scenes.”

Jasmilly Solares human development, senior

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provide the best traction on the road in addition to all the other winter driving precautions. With rain, however, hydroplaning is a very real threat that many people do not consider. While it is second nature to most to slow down in snowy conditions, the same thought process does not always hold true for rainy weather, which adds a potentially lethal aspect to this precipitation. Whether people are driving or walking around campus, overall, rain is more depressing to be caught in and more hazardous on the road. With snow, you know what you are getting and it is easier to prepare for the weather. Instead of this never-ending cold, rainy weather, it would be much more preferable for some snow to flurry into campus while we listen to our Christmas playlist.

IN THE OFFICE

Matt Barbara business administration, junior

Mike Palmateer software engineering, senior

inside, while snow brings about new seasonal opportunities. Many individuals and student clubs anxiously await the coming of snow. Winter months are the only time in which people can go snowmobiling, skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing, as well as many other recreational winter activities. Rainy days are perfect for staying in bed and watching movies, but when you have to walk to and from classes, you just end up miserable with soaked socks and clothes. Even for offcampus students, rainy weather poses more of a threat than snow. USA Today reported a new analysis of federal data that showed driving in the rain causes more driving fatalities than snow in 30 out of 50 states. People are aware of the hazards that accompany snow and ice and can prepare for them with proper tires to

Alexander Gault-Plate News Editor aplate@oswegonian.com In the whirlwind media storm that is 2017, it might be easy to forget that many of the faces seen on CNN or Fox News, the writers behind the words written in national newspapers and online news websites, and the voices on the radio reading the day’s news are all people very similar to those taking in their words. It is not a problem that is exclusive to big names like Anderson Cooper or Diane Sawyer. In small towns, the reporters for the local paper or TV sta-

tion get the same treatment. Not only are they recognized, they are vilified. Not by everyone, and not all the time, but it is enough that they notice. We notice, too. Perhaps it is the fact that journalists are curious, and some would say nosy. That is true. We do like to ask questions to find out not only what is happening, but also why. Maybe it is the fact that, in some cases, we have reported stories that may not portray some people in the best light. Perhaps it is a scandal affecting someone’s place of work or their favorite representative in government. Perhaps we work at a paper that published an opinion piece with which someone disagrees. Whatever it is, journalists are often publicly controversial, and therein lies the problem. We are public about how controversial we are. When we are investigating a story, it is against the code of ethics we follow to unnecessarily go undercover or hide our motives. The Society of Professional Journalists Code of Ethics states that a

professional journalist should “avoid undercover or other surreptitious methods of gathering information unless traditional, open methods will not yield information vital to the public.” So, in almost all cases, a journalist is going to make it clear that they are asking questions about a topic with the intention to report it. If we have not, then chances are very good that we are not reporting it, and our conversations are just that, conversations. These conversations are not an attempt to mine information for an exposé, and if anyone else were to ask these questions, no suspicion would arise. Sometimes, especially if we know you well, or are involved in the topic we are asking about, we could not even report on it if we wanted to. Conflicts of interest are taken seriously, especially in the modern media landscape where everyone has a corporation to answer to. At the end of the day, we are not always journalists. Sometimes, we are just your neighbor.

Campus construction conundrum

Cone-lined streets turn 104 into obstacle course Michael Reilly Circulation Director mreilly@oswegonian.com Driving around campus is becoming quite the challenge for both students and employees of Oswego State. It is nearly impossible to avoid the construction being done along Route 104 in front of the campus’s main entrance. The purpose of the construction is to add sidewalks to the side of West Seneca Street, making it safer for those walking to and from campus. There is no doubt that this is a great idea that benefits students. However, while the sidewalks are being put in, the construction workers’ safety is important. Therefore, a border of traffic cones runs down the stretch of road, causing drivers to merge lanes at multiple points. There is even one lane completely closed at some points, causing vehicles on one side to stop and wait while the others pass by. Both the curved borders and an abundance of traffic lights have caused traffic to slow down greatly on the busy road. This means drivers passing through will be spending more time in their cars, especially in the late afternoon when many are heading home from work. Those who have experienced driving during that time around know it may not be New York City, but it is still exceptionally busy. From firsthand experience as a driver on Route 104, it is essential for drivers to be on their toes when driving around this area. There could be drivers on the road that may not be aware of the multiple lane changes,

making it important to pay close attention when behind the wheel. The parts of the road that have traffic cones on both sides of the lane make it very narrow for drivers. What makes both of those even more of a problem is the fact the speed limit is 40 mph. Cars often go that speed or faster when passing through, which could potentially cause a substantial accident. This particular problem is worse during the later hours of the day when workers are not on the road to hold caution signs. A definite solution to increase safety would be to reduce the speed limit in the area to 30 mph or perhaps

even lower, as well as have a police car on patrol to watch for any vehicles exceeding the speed limit. The challenges of driving in Oswego do not only exist in that area. Another potentially hazardous situation for drivers occurs when heading west around sunset. It is not hard to guess why this may be a problem; the sun can easily obstruct drivers’ vision. This is especially an issue when it comes to seeing the traffic lights, since the overpowering light from the sun makes them very difficult to see. A quick fix to this would be to install new lights with strobes so drivers can pick off which light is on.

Taylor Woods | The Oswegonian All of the construction by the traffic light at the main entrance requires drivers to be extra cautious.

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Another Stephen King story brought to life

‘Stranger Things 2,’ bigger, faster, better

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for the Wu-Tang Clan

FRIDAY Nov. 3, 2017

LAKER REVIEW

FRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2017

‘1922’ finds itself standing apart from other King adaptations Dominick J. Lioto Laker Review Editor dlioto@oswegonian.com

Rating: Riding the recent wave of success from Stephen King adaptations, “1922” comes at a perfect time. This Netflix original was released only a couple of weeks after “Gerald’s Game,” another King story brought to life on screen. “Gerald’s Game” was a success, both with fans of King’s work and the critics. In September, the second adaptation of “IT” became the highest-grossing horror title of all time at the domestic box office. Not to mention, the TV version of “Mr. Mercedes” recently finished its first season, “The Dark Tower” attempted to launch its own franchise, and the dozens of other projects that are in the pre-production stage. It seems as if King is finally getting the adaptations he deserves. “1922” is a novella included in his collection “Full Dark, No Stars” from 2010. This is

Zak Hilditch’s (“These Final Hours”) biggest project to date. Therefore, all eyes are on the writer-director, but with ease, it seems as if Hilditch has knocked it out of the park. He has crafted a slow-burning, tension-fueled horror movie that feels more like a piece of criminal history than anything else. The film focuses on the murder of Arlette James (Mol-

ly Parker, “Small Crimes”) just as she is preparing to sell her farm for a large cash sum and move her family to the city of Omaha. Her husband, Wilfred James (Thomas Jane, “Before I Wake”), and their son, Henry (Dylan Schmid, “Shut Eye”), have no intentions of leaving their farm and the life they have come to know so well. Wilfred and Henry collude and murder Arlette together, a de-

cision they both have strange feelings about and one that forever changes the course of their lives. Wilfred supplements the story with narration. He writes a letter from a hotel room in 1930, where he confesses to everything he had done, adding more crude and grueling details about their cover-up and lives afterward. Besides the delicate pac-

Image from Netflix via YouTube.com Jane appears to push himself with his performance in “1922,” embodying a cold, ruthless soul that later regrets his choices.

ing and captivating cinematography, the performances really bring this tale to life. Jane is perfect as the grumbling, mumbling corn farmer. He gives off subtle looks and a particular delivery of his lines that make the audience almost feel bad for him, but it is Schmid’s performance as the son that is the key piece to getting the whole film moving. His life is forever ruined after helping his dad murder his mom, and the pain he feels after this is felt by viewers. Parker’s portrayal of the mother is also interesting, as she does not seem like a great person, but she also does not deserve what happens to her. She has moments of pure evil, where the audience wants to root for the two about to take her out of their lives. It is all a very complex and interweaving family relationship. “1922” sneaks up and packs a punch. It feels as much like a Stephen King story as it feels like its own thing, which Hilditch executed in a distinct and powerful fashion.

P!nk manages to stay relevant against new era of pop stars Ian Saunders Asst. Laker Review Editor isaunders@oswegonian.com

Rating: Not a whole lot of pop stars have been able to stay relevant as long as singer-songwriter Alecia Moore has. Known professionally by the name P!nk, she has had a wildly successful solo career, originally rising to fame in the ‘90s with the help of the all-girl R&B group Choice. Since leaving in 1995, she has been certified doubleplatinum, produced multiple Billboard Hot 100 top-10 hits and been the proud recipient of a Grammy Award. The messages in her songs range from being fun, heartbreaking or empowering. Not afraid to touch on serious subjects, P!nk has made a career out of pushing the envelope. “Beautiful Trauma” is P!nk’s seventh full-length studio album, and shows a 38-year-old who is still at the very top of her game. Her voice contin-

ues to be her strongest quality, as the listener really gets the sense that she is putting every ounce of effort into her singing. “What About Us” is the album’s hit song, an inspiring track with a steady, climbing kick drum that pushes the song along. “What about us? What about all the broken happy ever afters?” sings P!nk, her voice blending perfectly with the overpowering instrumental. Rapper Eminem makes an appearance on the song “Revenge,” a lighthearted tune with a head-bobbing groove. P!nk sounds good, but Eminem really steals the show once he appears on the track, with the sense of humor that makes him so wellknown on full display. “For Now” starts out as a slower ballad where P!nk is lamenting about a past relationship, but it quickly picks up the pace and evolves into an explosive track, filled with airy guitars and hard-hitting drums. Even the weaker points on “Beautiful Trauma” have amazing vocal chops, with the biggest

flaws heard within the lyricism. The song “Barbies” is a paint-bythe-numbers pop song, with a very unoriginal acoustic guitar intro and overall song structure. It is one of the few moments on

the album that feel bland, and drained of any real innovation. It is very radio-friendly music, which is not necessarily a bad thing (if it sells, it sells). At nearly 40, P!nk contin-

ues to impress, putting herself above newer talent in the music industry. After a nearly fiveyear break from her last album, she sounds new and improved, ready to take on the world again.

Image from PinkVEVO via YouTube.com

P!nk cemented herself in pop music history a long time ago. Years later, she is still able to put out quality projects.

LAKER REVIEW

FRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2017

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‘Mr. Robot’ maintains its individuality in third season Dominic Rizzi Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: Two years ago, USA Network introduced the world to arguably its first great show in five years. The show was “Mr. Robot,” and it introduced viewers to Elliot Alderson (Rami Malek, “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb”), a young hacker recruited into an underground

hacker group called F-Society by their leader, Mr. Robot (Christian Slater “Way of the Wicked”). Their goal was to take down ECorp, jokingly referenced by everyone as “Evil” Corp, a massive company that had its corporate claws in every form of business on the planet. Elliot’s interest in taking them down came from the death of his father, who died from cancer after inhaling toxic fumes at a company under E-Corp’s control. The other main char-

Image from Mr. Robot via YouTube.com “Mr. Robot” is still full steam ahead, mostly propelling off of Malek’s performance.

acters introduced were Darlene (Carly Chaikin, “Suburgatory”), Elliot’s fellow F-Society Hacker, Angela (Portia Doubleday, “Her”) Elliot’s childhood friend and crush who is constantly trying to climb the corporate ladder at her and Elliot’s company, and Tyrell Wellick (Martin Wallström, “Ego”), an executive at E-Corp who gets passed over for promotion and is looking for a new way to advance. After one season of awesome subtlety followed up by a second season that, for the most part, dragged its feet, season three is off to a terrific start, moving at a breakneck pace in only its first two episodes, giving viewers a whole new story with a very different set of stakes and, for the most part, keeping to a straightforward story with no twists (yet). Malek kills it as Elliot, once again showing that he is the master of conveying emotion through bug eyes. Seriously though, Malek proves for the third time in a row that he is ultimately a tortured being who really does not know what he wants for himself, only that he wants to help people, and he is

finally realizing that everything he may have done has only made things worse. Despite Malek’s amazing, Emmy-winning performance delivering once again, the true scene-stealer is Slater as Elliot’s elusive and agenda-pursuing alternate personality/dad manifesto, Mr. Robot. The reason is that this time, Elliot and Mr. Robot have completely opposite agendas. Mr. Robot has the one-up on Elliot in that now, he can take over Elliot whenever he wants without Elliot being aware that he is not in control. This is shown in a particular scene in episode two, “Undo,” when Elliot shifts to Mr. Robot while in the presence of his therapist Krista. Mr. Robot made clear that he was not a puppet to be controlled, truly allowing Slater to show his dark side in what really was a scary scene. The rest of the supporting cast was a bit on the back burner, with the focus shifting to Elliot and the opposing force of the Dark Army, as Darlene, Angela and Tyrell all had little to no screen time between both of the first two episodes.

A couple other returning faces who did indeed steal the spotlight were Michael Cristofer (“Year by the Sea”) and B. D. Wong (“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”) as E-Corp CEO Philip Price and Minister Zhang, also known as White Rose, leader of the Dark Army. These two encounters over the last two years have made for some of the darkest and simultaneously entertaining moments throughout the show, and they do not hold back here either. Sam Esmail continues to show that he truly has taken David Fincher’s shooting style to heart, continuing to show the progression of the story through subtle, smooth camera movements, very shadowy lighting and mostly little dialogue (aside from Elliot’s inner monologue that opens and closes both the episodes), and mixing that with a sharp, quick editing style that speeds the story up to 1,000 when things go down. It may have had a few bumps along the road, but Mr. Robot is back and it is indeed better than ever.

New season of ‘Stranger Things’ raises the level to ‘Eleven’ Claire Cunningham Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

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There was a lot of anticipation surrounding “Stranger Things 2.” With its first season being critically acclaimed and an immediate pop culture icon, the second season had big shoes to fill. Thankfully, the series came back with an even more intense and enticing season. “Stranger Things 2” features a large and talented ensemble cast. Their performances and characters make the entire show come together. The first season’s cast won the SAG Award for outstanding drama series in 2017, and it is likely that they can win again for season two. The series played around with mixing different characters together, such as Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown, “Stranger Things”) and Hopper (David Harbour, “Suicide Squad”). They had natural and emotionally charged scenes together. Another dynamic duo was the .

unlikely pairing of Steve (Joe Keery, “Molly’s Game”) and Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo, “Stranger Things”). Together, they were funny and charming, and their characters, who so often feel left out and neglected by the group, bonded. Brown, Harbour and Winona Ryder’s (“Girl, Interrupted”) roles on the show gave them acclaim last season, and their performances this season met the same standard of excellence. The most surprising performance this season was Noah Schnapp (“The Peanuts Movie”) as the role of Will. The character, who had been absent for the majority of season one, was promoted for the second season. Schnapp’s performance was genuine and compelling. The most upsetting part about “Stranger Things 2” is reducing the role of Karen (Cara Buono, “Stranger Things”). Though never a driving force in the series, in season one, she proved to be a good mother who tried to understand and help her children. In season two, she becomes a stereotype of a bored housewife and is as unconcerned with her children as her husband,

Image from Netflix via YouTube.com Brown is noticeably evolving as an actress. In season two, her emotional range is on display as Eleven discovers herself.

Ted (Joe Chrest, “Gifted”). Buono is a talented and accomplished actress; she was even nominated for an Emmy for her role in “Mad Men.” With a huge cast and complex plots, it was probably difficult to fit her into the narrative. However, the show stripped all the substance she had in season one and traded it for a wine glass. Another great thing about the second season was the writing and character development of the show. Each character went on a personal journey along with the main plot of

the show, and they were all changed from it. The great thing about “Stranger Things 2” is that it is not afraid to have multiple storylines and plots per episode. The episodes consistently let the individual conflicts morph into one bigger one. The story is always perfectly constructed. “Stranger Things 2” is filled with more pop culture references than the first. For those from the time period, it is very nostalgic. It references “Ghostbusters,” “Gremlins” and other classic movies. The music featured is also very reminis-

cent of the ‘80s. The show features “Goonies” star Sean Astin (“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring”) for an even more nostalgic effect. “Stranger Things 2” is an amazing sequel to follow up its first season. The stories are more intense, the acting is superb, and the nostalgia is in full effect. All nine hours of the show are extremely enticing and fast-paced. In addition to being an amazing story, the show blends comedy, drama and horror all in one.

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LAKER REVIEW

FRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2017

Wu-Tang Clan re-emerges from shadows as ‘Saga Continues’ Ian Saunders Asst. Laker Review Editor isaunders@oswegonian.com

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It has been 25 years since “Enter the Wu-Tang” debuted, kicking off the long reign of one of the most charismatic and energetic rap groups to ever grace the planet. The Wu-Tang Clan, comprised of a host of talented MCs such as Method Man, Ol’ Dirty Bastard and RZA, now have an impressive 17 albums under their belts. Their run of great albums ended for the most part at the start of the 21st century, with most of their releases since then feeling like a string of flashy victory laps. Their most recent cruise across the finish line came with the limited, one-copy release of “Once Upon A Time In Shaolin,” which, unfortunately, was auctioned off for $2 million to infamous hedge fund manager and con-man Martin Shkreli. Consequently, almost all news related to Wu-Tang

Clan over the past couple of years has been about how Shkreli has been handling his purchase, teasing hardcore fans over the internet with clips from songs, like when he played the beginning of the first track after Donald Trump won the presidency. Something that had started out as a cool idea when they originally intended for the album to be distributed in 2013 had turned into an unnecessary fiasco. “The Saga Continues” was the perfect way for them to bounce back – an album that scratched the polished production of their last commercial release, “A Better Tomorrow,” returning back to the classic sound that defined the rap group throughout the ’90s. Much like A Tribe Called Quest’s most recent album, “The Saga Continues” tries to appeal to fans by bringing back everything that made their older work so beloved. Scattered all over the album are mashed-together sound clips from old samurai movies, vintage beats and verses delivered with the same aggression and personality that kept

fans listening back when they were at their peak. Rappers tend to mellow out as they age, so naturally, the delivery from the MCs lack a lot of the raw energy that used to make them so compelling. Despite this, the lyrics are still what shine through the most and make up for most of the shortcomings in their delivery. “I splash bravado / fast cash aficionado,” raps Inspectah Deck on the track “Lesson Learn’d.” “Savage vandal / I’m a legend of tomorrow.” The song makes use of a classic boom-bap beat, featuring one of the catchiest hooks the group has written in years. Redman from Def Squad is featured and does a great job delivering the hook and trading lines with Inspectah Deck. For the most part, a track will only include one or two of the group’s members, unlike the older days when they would jump between four or five. “If Time Is Money (Fly Navigation)” has one of the most memorable instrumentals on the album and shows Method Man returning to basics. “Rappers stuck in limbo

‘cause they were setting the bar low,” he raps effortlessly. “Hood Go Bang!” is a hilarious gem off the album, a track so idiotic that it manages to really go off. Beyond being a source of nostalgia for Wu-Tang fans and an opportunity for the group to brush up on what they love to do,

“The Saga Continues” does not seem to exist for any other purpose than to just extend the WuTang brand. Did the world really need another Wu-Tang album? It seems they have nothing new to bring to the table and are just stuck celebrating the cultural phenomenon they used to be.

Image from WuTangClanVEVO via YouTube.com The Wu-Tang Clan has remained a dominant force in hip-hop since the 1990s.

Weezer wakes up to reality after ‘Pacific Daydream’ Mary Katherine Moylan Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: We e ze r, b e s t k n o w n f o r songs like “Buddy Holly” and “Undone – Sweater Song” from their 1994 self-titled album, “Weezer,” and “Beverly Hills” from their 2005 album, “Make Believe,” began to resurface in 2016 after releasing “Weezer (White Album)” and touring with Fueled by Ramen’s Panic! At the Disco on their summer 2016 tour. Now, before the release of well-anticipated “Weezer (Black Album),” which is expected to drop sometime within the next year, the band h a s re l e a s e d “ Pa c i f i c D ay dream,” their 11th studio album. Given the album’s title, “Pacific Daydream,” one can only assume it will be California Central, much like their previous album “Weezer (White Album).” With the distinctive vocals of Rivers Cuomo, and the famous guitar riffs and solos that shine so brightly from classics from “Beverly Hills,”

Photo provided by David Lee ( https://goo.gl/2gz1LR) via flickr Cuomo seems to have been riding the wave of old successes for far too long and now seems to be catching up to them.

the album appears to drop the ball despite the somewhat promising opener, “Mexican Fender.” “Climbing up the tower / Just a boy and his computer,” Weezer’s “Feels Like Summer” is one of the only tracks that displays some actual promise and follows through with it. The song features a repetitive and pop-centered chorus, one that the experimental music fanbase of Weezer would detest. In contrast, the commercial mind of Weezer stays radio friendly and manufactures near-hollow tracks that the California like-

mindedness of current media would devour as a little-toolate summer hit. With predominantly present rock beats and abstract conversational vocals playing in the backdrop of the track, “Feels Like Summer” is a track that with be caught in listeners’ heads. Much like “Feels Like Summer,” “Any Friend of Diane’s” is a catchy tune that seems to be lulling through the motions with lyrics like, “Home is where the heart is / Any friend of Diane’s is a friend of mine.” With a bouncing strum to commence the

song, it starts to unfortunately fall short as it seems to fade and become mundane, which even a rare guitar solo cannot manage to save. “Beach Boys,” a lazily named track, simply sums up the band’s attempt to wind back the clock and seem utterly relatable to anyone who may have ever set foot in the Golden State. “Let me tell you about a band I loved / When I was a west-side kid, mmm / Turn it up / It’s the Beach Boys.” Although the band was greatly influenced by the Beach Boys, especially on their

“Weezer” debut album, the band appears to take an almost pitiful copycat turn in “Pacific Daydream.” Devoid of the band’s riffs, the album lacks authenticity and even manages to reduce what should be a power ballad to just a dwindling and sad excuse for a ballad with some “Star Wars” references in the track “QB Blitz.” “I don’t hang out enough / Take drugs and learn to love,” referencing relationships that revolve solely around drugs, much like past songs “O Girlfriend” and “Do You Wanna Get High?” from the “Green Album” and “White Album,” respectively. “Pacific Daydream,” unfortunately, is a repetitive and dull album quickly released by the band that falls tremendously short compared to their other work. Although some fans of Weezer will be pleased with its commercially up-to-date pop sound, Weezer, and Rivers Cuomo more so, needs to come to terms with the idea that the world does not need another Californian West Coast band to add to its already long list.

LAKER REVIEW

FRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2017

Fever Ray takes ‘Plunge’ into strange musical territory Michael Reilly Circulation Director mreilly@oswegonian.com

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After an eight-year break, Swedish singer Karin Dreijer Andersson, who performs under the alias “Fever Ray,” has finally released another album titled, “Plunge.” The 42-year-old musician, who was formerly the lead vocalist and guitarist for the ’90s indie rock band Honey is Cool, is known for her distinctively mysterious yet theatrical style of electronic rock, which includes ambient recording techniques and wearing masks and makeup while performing. This particular style definitely holds up throughout this album. The album’s opening track, “Wanna Sip,” immediately sets an eerie tone with a collection of dissonant sounds before Fever Ray begins her over-the-top singing. Her vocal pace never really changes throughout the song, which makes it feel repetitive by the end.

Starting off with a similar build-up, “Mustn’t Hurry” differs by adding in an array of sound effects that jump back and forth between pitches.

“A Part Of Us” puts a jolt of excitement in the album by providing a more engaging sound that is more ambitious. The dreamy sound effects have a

Photo provided by adrian mustredo via flickr Fever Ray fuses genres, techniques and personalities, all resulting in disappointment.

major influence on this track’s overall appeal. The fourth song, “Falling,” continues the now-stale, synthheavy build-up and really does not gain any flavor the rest of the way. “IDK About You” goes right to work separating itself from the rest of the album as the most interesting and complex track so far. The beginning upbeat tempo certainly differs from the rest of the tracks. The element that really set this song apart was the trippy vocals that sound as if it should be played in reverse. The creepy-sounding piano in “This Country” is reminiscent of one used in a corny scary movie while accompanied by a fuzzy distortion. Next up, the album’s title track, “Plunge,” sounds like electronic background noise that would best fit in a videogame, or even a dance club. This remains the case throughout the duration of “To The Moon And Back,” which, after nearly five minutes, gets to be very obnoxious.

An Indian influence is strongly present in “Red Trails,” which is then met with the best vocal performance of the album by Fever Ray. “Itch” has a very bland and repetitive feel, making it fit right in with the rest of the tracks as it just goes through the motions. Finishing off the album is “Mama’s Hand,” which brings very little to the table and does not make much of an attempt to stand out at all. Overall, the album gets to be repetitive and slow very early on and tightly holds onto that position from start to finish. The tracks are all but completely interchangeable. There is just not enough kick to any of the songs aside from the aforementioned “A Part Of Us” and “IDK About You.” As alluded to previously, the album would best suited as the background noise in a video game or at a club as opposed to being viewed as a well-molded work of music. This album simply does not offer enough to be revisited.

McG rebounds back into director’s chair with ‘The Babysitter’ Dominic Rizzi Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: “The Babysitter,” directed by McG (“Supernatural”), stars Judah Lewis (“Demolition”) as Cole, a 12-year-old kid whose parents still get him a babysitter. Luckily enough for him, his babysitter is a gorgeous senior named Bee, played by Samara Weaving (“Monster Trucks”), with whom he gets along extremely well. Unfortunately for him, he soon learns that she and her friends are actually part of a cult when they murd e r s o me o ne i n h i s ho u s e , turning this film from a fun teen romp to a scarily funny, out-of-this-world goofy and gory romp. McG has not had the best career when it comes to directing movies, with some examples of work being the “ C h a rl i e’s A n g e l s ” re b o o t s released in the early 2000s and the critically panned “Terminator: Salvation” re-

leased in 2009. Needless to say, the guy has not had that much critical success. That b eing s aid, there is just something about this film that 100 percent works. Granted, this film is by no means a good film, but it is well made enough, is wildly entertaining and has just enough goofball antics and surprising charm to it, making it a very laid-back viewing experience with some legitimately surprising moments. In terms of performances, this movie is all over the p l a c e . L e w i s h ol d s h i s o w n again here. He has come a ro u nd q u i t e a b i t f or a ki d that did not star in “Stranger Things.” He was great last year in the indie hit “Demolition,” alongside Jake Gyllenhaal, and he holds his own again here. He also screen-tested to play the new Spider-Man back in 2015, a role he lost to Tom Holland (“Spider-Man: Homecoming”), but he still does a great job here as a John McC l a n e - e s q u e c h a r a c t e r w ho has to use pure instinct, and an insane amount of luck, to

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survive the night. The rest of the cast is very few and far between. Weaving is actually very enjoyable as her character. She is also very likeable, even after her character impales two knives in a kid’s head, and her being drop-dead gorgeous does not hurt either. Her friends, played

by Bella Thorne (“You Get Me”), Robbie Amell (“Nine Lives”), Hana Mae Lee (“Pitch Perfect”) and former Vine star Andrew Bachelor, aka King Bach (“Meet the Blacks”), are all different kinds of goofy. Thorne is stupidly goofy, Bachelor is just silly (although he does have one legitimately hilarious

line), Lee is the silent kind of goofy, and Amell is just having an absolute blast. Seriously, the guy who is best known for getting killed off twice on “The Flash” has some of the funniest lines in this movie. Without spoiling anything, despite the fact that the trailers did show that this movie was going to be violent, the kills in this movie are great. They are extremely creative, simultaneously hilarious and horrifying, and just a joy to witness. Fo r a mov i e p i t c he d a s “Scream” meets “Die Hard,” the “Die Hard” elements ended up showing way more than expected. This movie is massively entertaining and will leave viewers in shock and awe until the ver y end. It is completely ridiculous, but it has that dumb little bit of charm that will really make this one stick with audiences. It will definitely stick with viewers if they watched it for Halloween, but not necessarily for the reasons they might think.

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