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Chlamydia cases rise on campus

More out-of-state students applying to Oswego State Mary Walker Health Center offers free testing in April to combat growing positive STD results Neeny Phakdeetham Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com

JoAnn DeLauter Asst. News Editor jdelauter@oswegonian.com

With lower high school graduation rates in New York state, the Oswego State Admissions Office is reaching out to other states hoping to increase the number of out-of-state students.

This upcoming fall semester has the potential for Oswego State to set a new record for the highest number of out-ofstate applicants.

There were 209 out-of-state applications to Oswego State in 2011, 197 in 2012, 236 in 2013, 312 in 2014 and currently there are 333, according to the 2015 State of SUNY Oswego report.

The effort of enrolling more out-ofstate students has been ongoing for a few years now. States along the New York border, such as New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, are three states Oswego State pays closer attention to.

Oswego State Admissions Office Director Daniel Griffin said the distance students have to travel to Oswego State from those states is actually shorter than

The number of chlamydia cases at Oswego State has increased in the past two years, according to the Mary Walker Health Center.

Last year, 25 people tested positive for chlamydia. This year, there is a total of 35 reported cases.

“It could be related to more chlamydia, it could be that more people are doing testing... I can’t differentiate but we have seen in the past few years a definite increase right now,” said Mary Walker Director of Student Health Services Liz Burns. “This increase tells us that people are not using condoms and since the symptoms can be undetectable, people are passing it on to their partners.”

Junior Gloria Ampofo is not shocked by the increase.

“I’m honestly not surprised,” Ampofo said. “I don’t think students are as aware of their health risks as they should be.”

In order to combat these growing numbers, Mary Walker is hosting an event called “Get Yourself Tested” on April 7, 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering students free

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testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease that can affect both men and women. It can cause serious or permanent damage to a

female’s reproductive system later on in life, making it difficult or impossible for a female to get pregnant in the future. Symptoms sometimes go undetected. Chlamydia is most prominent in the age group which directly correlates with the average age of

the college population.

“Anyone who has had unprotected sex should be tested,” Burns said. “That applies to anyone.”

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Junior Christopher Collins-McNeil and sophomore Emily Nassir will be the next president and vice president in the Oswego State Student Association.

Students voted online via LakerLife March 10 and 11. In total, 551 students voted. Collins-McNeil, who ran unopposed, received 481 votes.

“I am very excited about being the next SA president,” Collins-McNeil said. “I have been involved in SA my entire college career and felt that this was the next logical step. I have been a director for two years now, and I have been able to accomplish a lot and I cannot wait to reach a new level of progress at SUNY Oswego. I hope to continue to develop a conscious and vibrant campus community for all students, faculty and staff to be proud of and see themselves in.”

Collins-McNeil is currently the director of civic engagement for SA. Nassir, who has been a senator for two years and senate

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secretary for one, won the vice presidency with 342 votes.

“I am honored to have been elected as vice president,” Nassir said. “I have been dreaming of this moment since I first joined Senate two years ago. With everything

changing in the world and on campus I feel so excited to be a part of the changes in Senate on a higher level, and I can’t wait to see what opportunities and changes lie ahead.”

Marlon Calliste, who is the current vice president of the Black Student Union, also

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ran on the ticket for SA vice president, but fell short to Nassir with only 197 votes.

“I would like to congratulate Emily on her victory,” Calliste said. “I’m sure she

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After a semester-and-a-half of construction, the crane and fences around Tyler Hall have become a part of everyday life on the Oswego State campus.

The inside of the partially rebuilt Tyler Hall feels far from familiar though.

Already the construction teams have poured the concrete for a new first floor lobby and put down the foundations of the revamped Waterman Theatre. Though the theater is the largest part of the process, the rebuilding supporting structures have been put in place for the new art and music rooms too.

Some of the perks for the improved music department will include soundproof practice rooms and better rehearsal areas.

According to Facilities Service, Major Project Group Project Manager Bob Lloyd, all

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Chester Hoffman, 40, was arrested on March 20 at 10:50 a.m. at 74 Bunner St. for assault in the second degree.

Dionicia Vasquez, 20, was arrested on March 20 at 1:24 p.m. at 64 Tallman St. for criminal mischief for damaging property by using a knife and her hands to tear apart the victim’s clothing.

Bryce Nixon, 21, was arrested on March 21 at 12:46 a.m. at 299 W. First St. for unlawful possession of marijuana and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree.

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Kiana Smith, 21, was arrested on March 21 at 12:51 a.m. at 299 W. First St. for unlawful possession of marijuana.

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While we are nearing April, it certainly won’t seem like it as old man winter will hang on tight this weekend. Following Thursday’s wet snow, snow showers will persist into the day on Friday with high temperatures only around freezing. Average highs this time of the year are around 50 for reference. Slow improvement will follow on Saturday with partly sunny skies and highs around 30.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK Anyone who has had unprotected sex should be tested.”

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— Liz Burns, director of student health services

Kampai offers close location, good prices Japanese steakhouse has welcoming atmosphere for night out with friends

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Our weekly list of what to do in Oswego Women’s Tennis vs. Elmira, Friday at the Romney Tennis Courts at 4 p.m.

Celebrating Cuba! Friday at the Lake Effect Cafe in Penfield Library at 5:30 p.m.

Tax assistance, Saturday in the lobby of Rich Hall at 10 a.m.

Relief Run/Walk 5K, sponsored by the Red Cross Club, Saturday in the Marano Campus Center at 12 p.m.

Christina Madera | The Oswegonian Japanese restaurant, Kampai, located on 311 W. Seneca St., is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Christina Madera Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com A popular target for foodies could be Kampai, the Japanese steakhouse, hibachi and sushi restaurant.

The restaurant is conveniently close to campus, only a five-minute walk from Sheldon Hall. The structure is small and homey. Its brick exterior is decorated with colorful flags along the edge of the roof, giving the eatery a lively and inviting appearance from the start.

Walking in, you are given two options: sitting at the hibachi table or the standard booth. At the hibachi table, a chef cooks the food before your eyes so you are entertained prior to the meal being served. Our chef was funny and polite, which made the evening that much more enjoyable.

The appetizers included a small garden salad with ginger dressing and a light, nutty soup with a faint taste of miso, mushrooms and soy sauce. It was a good starter meal, much better than the traditional bread and butter; however, it was not filling enough, so my suitemates and I ordered a second appetizer.

Sushi was the next order of business. The Alaskan roll included raw salmon, avocado and shredded cucumber on brown rice. The roll was so beautifully presented on the platter that I did not want to eat it. But I was starving so I snapped a photo of the plate for Snapchat and extended my wooden chopsticks for that first piece and it was a bite crafted by the gods. The texture was so smooth and you could taste how fresh the ingredients were. I didn’t even add soy sauce because it was perfect on its own. My roommate ordered a Boston roll. It included shrimp, lettuce, mayo and cucumber. No single flavor overpowered another. It almost tasted like a bite-sized sandwich. I suggest asking for eel sauce on the side in order to give it a hint of sweetness.

For the main course you had the choice

The Student Association held its 18th meeting of the academic year Tuesday evening. The number of senators needed to make quorum was satisfied.

The minutes from last meeting and the agenda for the current meeting were both approved.

There was one guest to the Senate.

University Chief of Police John Rossi informed the Senate about the role of University Police on campus. He discussed the inner workings of the UP department including the staff, protocol and the resources they provide for students. Rossi answered questions and concerns from the senators about cameras on campus, the smoking ban, Bridge Street Run, park-

of tofu, vegetables, seafood, poultry beef or a combination of two. I chose chicken and shrimp, which comes with fried rice and mixed veggies. The fried rice was soft and smooth. It has pieces of fried egg in it and a dash of soy sauce melded in. The shrimp and chicken were saturated in teriyaki sauce and freshly squeezed lemon juice. It was savory and extremely juicy. The broccoli, carrot and celery blend was rich, as it was doused in the teriyaki. The rice served as a perfect base to calm the strong seasoning of the shrimp, chicken and vegetables.

One of my suitemates was in the mood for typical Chinese food, so she ordered chicken

and broccoli with white rice. The spoonful I sampled has got to be the most authentic Chinese I have ever had. It did not remind me of the to-go Chinese food that comes in the white takeout container with the solid wire handle or of the “Thank You, Have a Nice Day” smiley-faced plastic bag. This wasn’t junk food; it tasted like an actual meal.

Overall, the experience was pleasurable. I would surely recommend this restaurant for a girl’s night out or even a date with your significant other. The price range is about $30 to $40, including drinks. The food is great, the environment is great. The only thing it is missing is you.

Theater performance: “The Vagina Monologues,” Saturday in the Sheldon Ballroom at 6:30 p.m.

Dance performances: Del Sarte recital, Sunday in the Marano Campus Center Arena at 3:30 p.m.

Talk: “Social Justice and Activism,” Monday in the Marano Campus Center Auditorium at 7 p.m.

Open discussion on Marijuana, Tuesday in the Marano Campus Center Auditorium at 7 p.m.

Baseball vs. Hamilton, Wednesday on the Laker Baseball Field at 4 p.m.

Talk: “How to Be an Ally,” Wednesday in Lanigan Hall, Room 105 at 7 p.m.

Men’s Tennis vs. Keystone College, Thursday at the Romney Tennis Courts at 3:30 p.m.

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Christina Madera | The Oswegonian Kampai serves a variety of dinner settings such as sit-down Japanese cuisine, hibachi style and a sushi bar.

ing and the extent of their jurisdiction.

In public comment, Jerri Drummond announced that admissions is planning an overnight event for incoming students, March 30 and 31 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admissions are looking to put together a panel of students to talk to incoming freshmen about “what it means to be a Laker.”

In executive reports, SA President Tucker Sholtes informed the Senate about the updates on Ozfest, such as extending the price deadline of the concert and finalizing a meet and greet with the performers. Sholtes announced 1,200 tickets have been sold within the first week of sales.

Events during the day on Ozfest are still

being negotiated.

Sholtes reminded the Senate of the Lead Conference coming up on the weekend of April 10 as a part of one of the things he wants to get settled before he leaves for office.

SA Vice President Jillian Kranz announced the new vice president, Emily Nassir. The student participation in elections doubled in votes from last year. She also announced the student body is invited to the next and last Senate meeting in Lanigan 107 with cookies, cupcakes and beverages where the new president and vice president would be sworn in.

Elena Sanchez-Freeman, SA director of fi-

nance informed the Senate about the update on next year’s budget. She announced all applications for next year’s director of finance were in and they are in the process of narrowing it down.

In committee reports, Sen. Sarah Woods, the chair of the rules and judiciary committee said they are going over the rules and making sure the president and vice president for SA next year are up to date on them next year. The finance committee did not meet this week. The involvement committee made the decision to hold off on the “Meet the Senator” event until next year. Also, they are looking into buying the rights to a newly released movie to be shown at Ozfest and are

open to suggestions.

In special orders, the Senate passed a resolution for the elections results. Kranz mentions how pleased she was with the turnout. Christopher Collins-McNeil was named new SA president with 481 votes.

Nassir was elected the new SA vice president with 342 votes over candidate Marlon Calliste with 197 votes. According to Kranz, the number of votes doubled this year with a total of 551 votes.

There were no general orders.

There was no new legislation.

SA meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. usually Lanigan 102. The next meeting is in Lanigan 107. All meetings are open to the public.

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ELECTIONS from COVER will be an excellent vice president who will work hard to improve the campus. Overall, I am very pleased with how the election was handled and with how many students participated.”

According to SA, the voter turnout, 551 students, is double the amount of last year’s voter turnout. Collins-McNeil said he hopes to triple the numbers for the 2016-2017 presidential and vice presidential elections.

“I’m thrilled about the number of people that voted in the election,” Nassir said.

“While it isn’t a great number when you look at how many students there are on campus, it’s over double the amount of people that voted in last year’s election. Looking at it from a growth perspective it’s a great accomplishment, but there’s still clearly a lot of work to be done and hopefully by the next election we will be able to double or even triple the numbers again.”

Collins-McNeil said his initiatives, once taking office, includes restructuring the SA executive board.

“Many colleges and universities have a congress speaker that is the presiding officer over the student senate, similar to the structure of the United States Congress,” Collins-McNeil said. “Currently, the SA vice president is the presiding officer over the Senate. Generally speaking, the role of a vice president in student governance is to assist the president in their roles and responsibilities as well as take on their own initiatives. I would like to see the SA vice president separate from the student Senate and take on a more prominent role in serious decision making in SA and on our campus.”

Nassir said her first task will be to have a smooth transition between current Vice President Jillian Kranz and herself. Kranz was promoted to vice president at the beginning of this semester after former Vice President Neely Laufer resigned. Kranz considered running for a term of her own but decided against it and is unsure where her future in SA lies.

“I think our organization is in great hands with Chris and Emily and I look forward to seeing all that they can accomplish,” Kranz said. “I’m currently talking to Emily about how she sees me playing a role in SA next year. I don’t plan to stop being a part of SA, but my role is definitely going

I hope to continue to develop a conscious and vibrant campus community for all students, faculty and staff to be proud of and see themselves in.”

- Christopher Collins-McNeil SA president-elect

Getting a glimpse of what students want to see changed will help us have an idea of new projects or initiatives that can be drawn up and will help us all as a senate have a more successful term.”

- Emily Nassir SA vice president-elect to change and I look forward to continuing my work in SA.” Nassir, as vice president, presides as president of the Senate and runs the SA meetings on Tuesday evenings. She said she is preparing herself for that task as well as promoting the student government organization.

“My main focus for the end of this semester is to start working on spreading SA’s name out to the campus,” Nassir said. “So many students don’t really understand what SA is and what it provides for the campus, and it’s really important

that it’s spread more so that students can be more aware and more encouraged to be involved.”

Nassir also wants to increase tabling and surveys to see what students are interested in changing.

“Getting a glimpse of what students want to see changed will help us have an idea of new projects or initiatives that can be drawn up and will help us all as a Senate have a more successful term,” Nassir said.

Collins-McNeil and Nassir will be sworn in on April 1.

When Mary Walker hosted the event last year, there were only 14 people tested. According to Burns, they wanted to get rid of any possible barriers that students might have had in participating. This includes taking away the cost of testing for the event.

Normally, the cost of an STD test is $50, but at the health center it is $25 for students who pay the $25 health service fee. In collaboration with the Student Health Advisory Committee, Lifestyles and AIDS Community Resource, Mary Walker is able to cover the usual cost for students, making it free during “Get Yourself Tested” for the first 100 students and only $10 for every student after.

If a student tests positive, there is no cost in treatment through Mary Walker.

Junior Austin Laveck thinks this event is good considering the increase, especially since they are offering it for free.

“It is good that it is free,” Laveck said.

“A lot of people don’t want to dish out money for something they can’t tell that they have or that they don’t want to think they have. Although they should consider posting it in more high-traffic areas because I don’t think a lot of people know about it.”

In order to get tested, students will be able to walk in without an appointment, walk up to the front desk and say, “I am here for GYT.” According to Burns, they want to make it as easy and confidential as possible. From there the student will be instructed to give a urine test to be screened for chlamydia and

gonorrhea. They will be given information and will be called by the health center within seven days if they test positive.

Burns stressed the importance for students to not urinate two hours before they come into Mary Walker if they plan to be tested for the most accurate results.

The health center’s expectation for the event is to increase participation. Peer educators from the Lifestyles Center are responsible for promoting the event through Toilet Talk, the red wagon, social media and signage.

Health Promotion Coordinator Shelly Sloan said she plans to send peer educators to promote the “Get Yourself Tested” campaign from March 26 to April 1 in hopes of a lot of participants for this year’s event.

“This event is important because many STDs go unnoticed due to lack of symptoms,” Sloan said. “People can pass on STDs even if they have no symptoms.

Knowing their status and preventing it from being passed on to others is very important. Treatment is also important.”

The health center is fully aware of the increase in chlamydia on campus and is making it their goal to get students tested and treated.

“We have data that says we’ve had an increase, so we want to get more people tested and treated that need it,” Burns said. “It will give us more information as to where we go with this next year. Because we have seen an increase, we realize that there is probably more of asymptomatic people out there that we want to get tested and treated so they aren’t passing it to their partners.”

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Renovations to be completed in November Students, faculty tackle problems, benefits that come with temporary classroom placement in Hewitt Union es that didn’t get done.”

While both professors were thankful for the chances they saw at Hewitt, they are eagerly awaiting the re-opening of the art rooms.

“There won’t be drops of water coming through the roof, so that’s a positive,” Pierce said of the new Tyler Hall.

In the past, the printmaking rooms were located at opposite ends of the hallway, she said. For this reason she was often forced to divide her time between the two, leading to decreased efficiency.

“We’re looking forward to having our woodshop right next door to the sculpture and 3-D studio,” Entner said. “In the past it was across the building, so there was another challenge of bringing materials.”

The prospect of new equipment and better ventilation would both be welcomed upgrades from the old building Entner said.

The problem with the previous facilities was simply that they, as with all of Tyler, were becoming outdated.

“The bones are good, but the plumbing’s old and the wiring’s old,” Clabough said.

“Digital technologies weren’t even envisioned when the building was built.”

This spoke to the longevity of Tyler though, the fact that many spots were so outdated showed that the building had gotten its full use. Entner, for example, mentioned that his woodshop had not been updated for 30 years.

The building is projected to be completed in November 2015.

Alexander Simone | The Oswegonian Construcion workers operate the renovations and updates of the lobby area of Tyler Hall, a building that will have multiple new exciting features upon completion.

RENOVATION from COVER the soundproof rooms are double-wall construction. This type of construction does not allow sounds to transfer from one side of the wall to the other.

The structure being built on the roof of the building is one of two mechanical penthouses. By moving the mechanical equipment to the roof, the old mechanical rooms are now being used for teaching space, Lloyd said.

Although Oswego State has been very accommodating in finding alternative classroom options, relocated classes have seen a mix of benefits and drawbacks the past nine months.

Hewitt Union is a prime example of this, housing various theater and art classes, as well as any Del Sarte or theatrical performances.

This was seen at such events as the

fall Del Sarte performance, where limited seating resulted in a sell-out event within a few days.

Art specifically has a wide array of classes in Hewitt, using the union to hold photography, sculpting and typography classes.

Some professors had a simple relocation process.

“For me it was a very pleasant surprise,” art instructor Mary Pierce said.

Pierce found that the move was in fact mostly beneficial in both her 2D design concepts and introduction to printmaking classes.

Some of the advantages of Hewitt included more efficient use of space and lighted tables for 2-D design. For printmaking, Pierce appreciated having all of the materials in one place and easier access to computers.

Those in sculpting had a more complex experience with the move, however.

“We had a woodshop that was probably four times the size of what we have

now,” sculpture and art history professor Benjamin Entner said.

Previously, Entner had specific areas in his woodshop for metalworking and plastics.

Additionally, there was no ventilation in the basement of Hewitt Union so they were not able to use any hot metals or plastics due to the fumes, according to Entner.

At the same time, Entner recognized various merits of temporarily being in Hewitt.

One of the biggest achievements was the iron pour put on during the fall 2014 semester, which Entner said would likely not have happened at Tyler Hall.

It was projected that Tyler Hall’s first stage of construction would be completed by the beginning of next semester, said Art Department Chair Cynthia Clabough.

“The opening will probably be a rolling kind of thing,” Clabough said. “It’s obvious that we’re going to be utilizing these new spaces while also renovating the older spac-

Alexander Simone | The Oswegonian Waterman Theatre in Tyler Hall is the biggest construction project in the building’s renovation process.

Scholarship awards, proximity reason for out-of-state applications Decreases in New York state graduation rates have Oswego State turning to other parts of Northeast for recruits OUT-OF-STATE from COVER in-state travel distance for some students.

“There’s no reason to think that a student from Pennsylvania, Washington D.C. or Scranton wouldn’t come to Oswego,” Griffin said. “We’ve got lots of lots of students from Long Island and New York City when they actually have a longer ride than those students.”

While the travel distance is no longer an issue for many out-of-state students, the scholarship opportunities, such as Destination Oswego, help reduce the cost of non-New York state resident tuition fees.

Destination Oswego is a recent scholarship the Admissions Office offered to out-of-state students. There are two levels: an award of $5,000 annually and $8,000 annually.

“I would say the vast majority of out-ofstate and international students did receive it,” Griffin said. “Probably about 80 or 90 percent received one of those awards. Some received $5,000 and some received $8,000 annually. It depends on the academic record.”

Ashley Davis, a transfer student, majors in psychology from Tennessee. She is one of many who received the Destination Oswego scholarship. Davis applied and got accepted to all of the schools she want-

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ed to attend. However, she decided to come to Oswego State because of the scholarship opportunity. “[Other colleges] didn’t give out as many scholarships as Oswego so that was definitely the selling [point],” Davis said. “I think Pittsburgh was quite a lot of money that I can’t afford. The Destination scholarship was definitely the one that kind of sold me. I got the highest amount you could possibly get and with all the fees, it helps tremendously.”

Davis visited the Oswego State campus last spring and mentioned that the diversity on Oswego State’s campus, especially in the Hart Hall Global Living and Learning Center, makes Oswego State an interesting university.

“I really like it and I was like ‘OK, inter-

national students.’ I do live in the South so there is like no diversity at all. I try to immerse my self in other cultures,” Davis said.

Jean-Paul Mirindi is a first year electrical engineering student. Mirindi graduated from a high school in Syracuse, but he lost his residency because his mother accepted a job offer in Texas. With his new residency status, Mirindi realized that attending college in Texas would be cheaper, but while he was in high school, he bonded with his high school teachers, who are Oswego State professors.

“I knew a lot of faculty from here who were teachers from my high school. One was my technology professor,” Mirindi said. “She is a graduate from here and so was my English teacher. And they really recommended this university to me. So I applied and they

accepted me. So, it was a good choice for me to make.”

With more than 400 out-of-state applications for this upcoming fall semester, the Admissions Office director is projecting the highest number of out-of-state freshman applicants for this upcoming fall semester.

“I think we got a good chance for this fall of not only of setting the record for most outof-state student [applicants] but we could have a good chance of setting the record of the most enrolled out-of-state students,” Griffin said.

While the housing deposit for incoming students is not due until May, Griffin mentioned that 4,000 to 5,000 prospective students, including out-of-state students visiting campus this spring, assures him the school will break the record.

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Students less likely to intervene in sexual assault after two years Students surveyed show number of healthy attitudes and behaviors tends to decline after few weeks in college Tatyana Bellamy-Walker Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com Incoming freshmen are not only potential targets of sex crimes, but are inclined to be bystanders of it as well.

According to a 2015 winter report by Everfi, an education technology company based in Washington, D.C., after two months at college, students are less likely to intervene in sexual assault.

During the 2014-2015 academic year, the executive director of research for

Everfi, Dan Zapp, and the Everfi team surveyed more than 280,000 students, once before college and again four to six weeks into the school year, according to the report.

“In general, we see agreement with healthy attitudes and behaviors tend to drop in a lot of students after they’ve gone on campus,” Zapp said in a statement.

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, as undergraduate students learn to navigate the college community, more than 80 percent of them will experiment with alcohol or a substance, which is often a tool of abuse

for sexual predators.

“For many students, it’s the first time they’re experimenting with alcohol,” Zapp said. “They’re introducing themselves to new social scenes, and they’re not sure who they can trust.”

As heavy alcohol consumption continues to obscure on-campus sex crimes, researchers at Everfi found that 81 percent of the surveyed students believed a bystander would step in and stop sexual assault or relationship violence. After two months of college, a meager 55 percent of students held that same opinion.

Though incoming students are marginalized

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by the acts of sexual predators, Associate Dean of Students and Oswego State Title IX Coordinator Lisa Evaneski has incorporated the bystander prevention training programs, “Step Up!” and “It’sOnUs,” which help students to become proactive in serving others. Recently, Evaneski was involved in a SUNY-wide committee to enable systemic change on sexual assault policies.

“Bystander intervention is really important in preventing sexual violence,” Evaneski said. ”Often friends can intervene if they see someone going home with someone that might be intoxicated and step in to prevent that.”

Health Promotion Coordinator of the Lifestyles Center Michelle Sloan explained that the sexual assault prevention program “Step Up!” will help students engage in pro-social behaviors. Sloan added that bystanders have the ability to defend victims who would otherwise be taken advantage of.

“They can stop it from happening,” Sloan said. “Students should be empowered [by] bystanders to intervene on a variety of issues by standing up and speaking out.

Just one caring person can make a huge difference—sometimes even save a life.”

While the bystander training initiative is beneficial to Oswego state students, junior and president of the Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Magnolia Almonte, ex-

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plained that a lack of an intervention is often due to the legal obligations tied to the sex crime.

“Some people don’t want to deal with the hassle,” Almonte said.”If you do intervene in sexual assault then you have to be there for the court case. You have to put effort into support someone. People might not want to say anything because of that.”

John Dec, a junior at Oswego State said incoming students are objectified by acts of sexual violence because they are vulnerable and cease to have the familial support needed to protect themselves.

“Mom and dad aren’t there for them anymore,” Dec said. “They have to fend for themselves. They are all by themselves, and they are with strangers that they don’t know.”

Freshman and meteorology major Jacquelyn Drury explained that a social gathering last semester quickly became uncomfortable when her friend, who was lightly drinking at the time, was persistently harassed by a male student. As a proactive bystander in this situation, Drury defended her friend.

“I definitely didn’t appreciate it as a bystander, I can’t even imagine how she was feeling,” Drury said. ”I feel it’s really obnoxious that we had to intervene two to three times before he would actually listen. He wouldn’t even listen to her.”

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Streak snapped in season of highs, lows

Quarterfinal loss just what Lakers needed

Men's ice hockey does not reach program standard, bows out in NCAA Quarterfinal round

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Andrew Pugliese Sports Editor apugliese@oswegonian.com The NCAA Div. III men’s ice hockey Frozen Four begins Friday night at Ridder Arena in Minneapolis, Minn. Oswego State is not participating for the first time since 2009, but this is a good thing.

The Lakers were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament in the quarterfinal round last Saturday in Adrian, Mich. The loss snapped a five-year streak of trips to the Frozen Four.

The stretch of appearances in the national semifinals created the expectation that Oswego State would reach the final weekend of the season every single year.

Such an expectation is incredibly unrealistic with the depth of Div. III. The Class of 2013 reached the Frozen Four in each of its four seasons donning the hunter green and gold. The Class of 2017 continues to be compared to its predecessors, but the only legitimate correlation is the size of the classes.

Kenny Neil, Matt Galati and Alex Botten are not Jon Whitelaw, Luke Moodie and Paul Rodrigues. Matt Zawadzki is not Andrew Hare. While all the aforementioned players are talented among the best in Div. III over the past six seasons, they cannot be expected to have identical careers. There are other Div. III programs with equally strong men’s ice hockey traditions with the same standard of success, such as Norwich University, St. Norbert College, SUNY Plattsburgh and Adrian College.

Right there, five teams with a legitimate chance at the national semifinals yet only four spots are available each season.

The loss to Adrian this weekend is the loss the Class of 2013 never had.

Now, did it ever win the national title? No. So, did it always desire to achieve more? No. But it did always have a Frozen Four appearance, on top of the SUNYAC regular season crown to hang its collective hat on. This season was just the fourth time under head coach Ed Gosek, and the first time since the 20082009 season, that the Lakers did not win the SUNYAC regular season or tournament title or reach the Frozen Four. This program is in unchartered territories and has a big chip on its shoulder.

Oswego State does lose half of its starting defense, third team All-SUNYAC forward Mike Montagna and Mr. Playoffs, Chris Carr. But it returns 14 starters from this season’s postseason run, plus two defensemen, Mac Scott and Denton King, with postseason experience from the previous season. Add in forwards Joey Davies and John Jackson who were injured for the end of the season and there’s a solid starting lineup filled with players not satisfied with the NCAA Quarterfinals. A lineup that wants to hoist the 2016 national championship trophy in Lake Placid next spring, as well.

That being said, the competition for a spot in the NCAA Tournament, let alone a spot in the Frozen Four, will be stiff next season. There are plenty of programs, like the Lakers, making major strides over the past few seasons. But the Class of 2017 can look back now and see half its collegiate career is over.

It is time for it to step up alongside the Class of 2016 and play every game next season the way it did following the SUNYAC Tournament finals loss in Plattsburgh. Last Saturday’s loss to Adrian College was just what the Lakers needed to light a fire within themselves, which may guide them to the 2016 national title.

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ne year removed from its fifth straight Frozen Four, Oswego State men’s ice hockey season ended in the NCAA Quarterfinals at Adrian College in southeastern Michigan.

The loss to the Bulldogs also ended a five-year streak of 20 wins as the Lakers finished the campaign with 19 victories. The season did not meet the program’s standards of winning SUNYAC regular season title, SUNYAC Tournament title or a national championship. Head coach Ed Gosek recognizes that it may seem overconfident or conceited, but he also realizes the program missed its goals.

“From the standpoint that we fell short in all three of those areas, you have to reevaluate what you’re doing, who you have, and not just the players but the way we practice, the way we approach things and accountability,” Gosek said.

“Everything is on the table for reevaluation because we’re disappointed in how it went.”

Coming off the success of the 2013-2014 season, Oswego State was the preseason SUNYAC favorite of the conference’s coaches and No. 3 in the preseason national polls.

Early on, the team started out living up to those expectations. It knocked off the U.S. National Under-18 team in an exhibition before ripping off five straight wins to start the regular season followed by ties against the College at Brockport and in the Frozen Dome Classic at the Carrier Dome against Utica College.

The Lakers had an unusual amount of high-profile matchups on their fall semester schedule, including the exhibition, Frozen Dome and the program’s 50th anniversary weekend in mid-November.

“It’s pretty incredible when you think back on all the games we’ve had and been able to

Seamus Lyman | The Oswegonian Sophomore Matt Galati (44) controls the puck in the offensive zone during the NCAA Quarterfinals on March 21 in Adrian, Mich. Galati had a goal in the 5-4 loss.

would be the first to admit that his linemates were a big part of his success this season.”

Even with so much success this year, Gosek believes Hulshof can only get better.

“I’m pleased with the progress he made this year,” Gosek said. “But, if he’s willing to sacrifice and pay the price and pay his dues, I think he has only scratched the surface of what he can become.”

Hulshof and his linemates combined for 29 points in the first 10 games, but it was over break that they truly broke out.

Oswego State went 5-1-1 over the recess, finishing up with wins at home over Buffalo

Seamus Lyman | The Oswegonian Sophomore Andrew Barton (26) takes a faceoff against Adrian College at the Bulldogs' Arrington Arena.

play in,” said senior captain Bobby Gertsakis.

“So many home games this year as well too. It’s just an awesome feeling knowing that we play in front of so many good fans.”

The squad suffered its first loss of the season following the Frozen Dome Classic in a 2-1 decision at the Marano Campus Center Arena against SUNY Geneseo. It was Oswego State’s third game in five days.

The Lakers responded on their annual trip to the North Country, sweeping the two-game weekend against SUNY Potsdam and then-No. 4 SUNY Plattsburgh. However, the tie against the College at Brockport and loss to SUNY Geneseo kept the Lakers three points behind the Cardinals at the start of winter break.

The 2014-2015 season included the emergence of Shawn Hulshof. The sophomore finished his rookie season with 20 points, but was in the shadow of the standout line of his classmates Kenny Neil, Alex Botten and Matt Galati. In year two, Hulshof stepped out, tallying 42 points and earning SUNYAC MVP honors. Part of the credit for his success was in part due to his linemates Mike Montagna and rookie Mitchell Herlihey.

“The consistency, one, comes from linemates,” Gosek said. “Titanic graduates, Herlihey steps in to there. They’re pretty consistent throughout the year. We leave them together. They have the right chemistry that certainly helped Shawn. I think he

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State and SUNY Fredonia. The line contributed 27 points in the seven-game stretch.

Herlihey finished the regular season with 27 points, eighth-most in the country, and 16 points in SUNYAC play, fourth most in the league. He was part of an eight-man class of new players this season. Herlihey was the standout, but the class is filled with talent, which Gosek sees as key to the Lakers’ success next season.

“The biggest strides of improvement were of guys who weren’t in the lineup for the last game,” Gosek said. “If anything, I’m excited to see next year what it is. I hope it’s not status quo. If some of those guys pass guys that are in the lineup now, we’ll be a better team because of it.”

The team’s offense ranked among the top five in Div. III and was effective throughout the year. But, as a team that prides itself on strong play in the defensive zone, it also finished the year top 10 in goals allowed.

Junior assistant captain Denton King missed the entire season after the exhibition and senior assistant captain Nick Rivait did not enter the lineup until January. Yet, sophomores Chris Raguseo and Stephen Johnson stepped up. By season’s end, the defensive core, along with goaltender Matt Zawadzki, were back to stymieing opponent scorers.

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tournament semifinals, setting up a third showdown with SUNY Plattsburgh for the conference title in Plattsburgh.

The Cardinals outskated the Lakers and won their first game in the series since 2012 to earn their first NCAA Tournament bid since that same season. The selection committee also placed the Lakers in the field with the 11th, and final, bid.

The line of Galati, Botten and Neil was split up during the conference tournament, following a drop in production. It had 42 points in the first 10, but only the same total over the next 16. The break, and some shaved playoff bears, motivated the trio to push the team forward in late March.

Oswego State traveled to Geneva, N.Y. to take on Hobart College in the first round and broke out in a 6-1 win. It was the first time the Lakers put up five or more goals in five weeks. Galati and Neil potted three of the six goals, and Botten had three assists.

The season ended seven days later in Adrian, Mich. on March 21. It ended the career of six Lakers: Rivait, Wills, Montagna, Gertsakis, Chris Carr and Eli Kim-Swallow.

“The senior leadership certainly helped hold everything together, did a very good job of getting us to the second round of the NCAA Tournament and I was proud of everything they’ve done on and off the ice,” Gosek said.

The loss only creates a greater desire among the 25 returning players to bounce back next season.

“I don’t think we really ended the year the way we wanted to,” Neil said. “We lost a couple big games there. I think the guys coming back are more driven to win. No game is going to be easy. At the end of the year, we lost to Potsdam in a game we wish we could have back. For guys returning, games like that, give us the extra push to get it done.”

Seamus Lyman | The Oswegonian Laker head coach Ed Gosek addresses the media following his team's game in Adrian, Mich. last weekend.

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Rivait, Gertsakis and Mike Wills all graduate in May, but King and junior Mac Scott both started last season before facing injury problems this season. They will slip into two open spots putting the team into a good position for next season.

“We’ve got to have guys step up next year,” King said. “We’ve got to have guys ready to take on bigger roles. That’s something we definitely need to address. I’m sure the coaches will bring in some guys to have healthy competition and maintain our D core to be where it needs to be.”

Oswego State, including the games against the Bengals and Blue Devils, started SUNYAC play in the new year on a sevengame winning streak headed into Senior Weekend. The stretch moved the team to No. 1 in the nation and the conference, both firsts for the campaign.

In the days leading up to the final weekend, which included the annual White Out game against SUNY Plattsburgh, the Lakers suffered several injuries to key players. Gertsakis and Johnson, the team’s top defensive pair, junior back up goalie Justin Gilbert and mid-season addition John Jackson all went down. The absence was felt as Oswego State tied the Cardinals and lost to the Bears.

“I’m not going to use injuries as an excuse,” Gosek said. “But, you already have Denton King out and now you’ve got Johnson and Gertsakis out. That’s 50 percent of your D. That’s the equivalent of Hulshof, Montagna, Herlihey, Botten, Galati, Neil. So, would they have made the difference against Platty?

Would they have made the difference against Potsdam? Who knows. You would like to think they would.”

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Quote of the Week She hasn't come close to reaching her potential. She throws hard and throws consistent. When she pitches like that she gives us a chance to win."

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ROAD RECAPS Men's Lacrosse Oswego State suffered their first two losses of the season this past week, losing to St. John Fisher College on Saturday, 9-4 and then losing on Wednesday, 12-6, to Utica College. Seniors Nick Giampaolo and Cody Hoose each picked up two points for the Lakers, while sophomore Wyatt Russo made 11 saves in the loss. In the matchup versus the Pioneers, freshmen Tyler Nason and Adam Burlew each netted one in the game. It was Burlew's first ever collegiate goal.

Taylor Clock | The Oswegonian Junior Kyle Simmons makes a throw across the infield in Lake Myrtle, Fla. against Hope College during the Russmatt Central Florida Invitational on March 16.

Ryan Haas Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com Despite the excitement of a 10-game road trip to Florida, the Oswego State baseball team was all about handling business this past week.

The Lakers traveled south over spring break to participate in the Russmatt Central Florida Invitational. The team engaged in 10 contests spanning eight days, claiming a 7-3 record and improving their overall record to 10-4 on the season.

During the early goings of the invitational, the Lakers clashed with several local Florida baseball programs. Despite unfamiliarity between clubhouses, the Lakers still managed a 4-3 record against non-conference opponents.

“We just play our game and try not to deviate from that,” junior Jordan Giller said. “There might be some anxiety prior to the start of the game, but after an inning or two the jitters start to die down and we just focus on playing our game.”

The program faced its first hiccup against Washington & Jefferson, losing

in both efforts, 8-5 and 8-6, despite some late-game Laker resiliency.

“Every team that we face on our schedule is a great team, so if we come out flat or if our energy is really lacking we can get beat by anyone,” said sophomore right-handed pitcher Tim Cronin. “But, we feel that if we play with energy, we’re capable of beating any team out there. It’s just that simple.”

And bring the energy they did.

Oswego State brought the energy to the field during a three-game series against rival the College at Brockport, in which the Lakers managed to complete a three-game sweep and capped its invitational play.

“Everything just clicked against them,” said left-handed pitcher Brendyn Karinchak. “I feel like the pitching came through when it needed to, and we were hitting the ball extremely well during that series.”

The Lakers torched the Golden Eagles, outscoring them by 21 runs over the threegame span.

“They put it to us last year pretty good so it helps our confidence,” Cronin

I don't think confidence is an issue with this team, but these wins certainly provide a nice confidence boost heading into this weekend's Plattsburgh series."

Women's Lacrosse The Lakers defeated the SUNY Canton Kangaroos on Wednesday in an exciting affair. With the game tied at 13, junior Emily Lange scored the game-winning goal with 1:43 left in the game to clinch the victory.

Lange's goal ended a streak of six unanswered by the Kangaroos, as they came all the way back down from 137. Junior Erannan Shattuck had quite a perfomance, scoring four goals and five assists, setting a career high in points with nine. Lange and sophomore Kelsey Henderson also produced well with three goals each.

Freshman Angela Ponto had seven saves in the win.

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Men's Ice Hockey Oswego State saw their season end on Saturday, March 21 against Adrian College in the NCAA Quaterfinals. The Lakers lost by a score of 5-4 in an intense matchup with the Bulldogs. The Lakers had a 2-1 lead going into the 1st intermission with sophomores Kenny Neil and Matt Galati getting on the board for Oswego State. The Bulldogs scored two goals in the last two minutes of play in the second period to take a 3-2 lead going into the final frame.

After another Bulldogs goal 8:59 into the third period, senior Nick Rivait sniped one in to cut the lead back down to one. But Adrian College would score once again just over a minute later to take a 5-3 lead. Senior Mike Montagna's goal would be the last one of the night.

said. “I don’t think confidence is an issue with this team, but these wins certainly provide a nice confidence boost heading into this weekend’s Plattsburgh series.”

When asked about balancing baseball games and team aspirations with players’ personal lives, especially on a road trip to Florida, players quickly dismissed the thought of any distractions arising.

“Absolutely not,” Cronin said. “We know we’re there to play baseball and when it’s time to play. We have some days off when we can relax, but we’re all about focusing on our team play when it comes to be game time.”

Other players chimed in believing the trip to be more about business than for recreational activity.

“The road trip and going down to Florida isn’t that hard because we all know we have a job to do,” outfielder Myles Kutscher said. “When it comes down to it, our job is to win games and that’s our goal.”

While the trip down to Florida is that of a more serious manner, players find it to be a great way to further bond with their teammates.

Taylor Clock | The Oswegonian Sophomore Eric Hamilton takes a swing during a game against Hope College over spring break in Florida.

“We have a 24-hour bus ride, and sure, that sounds uncomfortable, but you really get to spend time with the other guys,” Kutscher said. “The experience of going down and getting to know your teammates better makes the trip that much better.”

Others believed the experience to be that of a lifetime. Catcher Alex Brown believes there is nothing quite like playing baseball in 75-degree weather.

“It’s amazing, even though it felt like it was 95 degrees out,” Brown said. “As a catcher, you have all of that gear on and it can get pretty hot back there; even still, there’s nothing better than playing baseball in Florida.”

With the invitational over, the focus now shifts over to Oswego State’s next three-game series against SUNY Plattsburgh this weekend, where the squad takes on yet another road trip: this time to play on SUNY Plattsburgh’s diamond.

The Lakers hope to have ironed out some wrinkles over the past week of invitational play, as they take a raised morale and a three-game win streak into Sunday’s double-header against the Cardinals beginning at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. before finishing the series on Monday.

The Oswego State softball team returned from its spring break trip in Clermont, Fla. with high hopes for its upcoming season.

The Lakers finished with a 3-5 overall record, which included a split doubleheader against their first SUNYAC opponent, SUNY Plattsburgh. The Lakers, due to the levels of competition, posted a wide variety of scores varying from winning 8-4 against the Cardinals to losing 12-2 against Clarkson University.

“I believe that our scores were tighter against our tougher opponents,” said head coach Kevin Ahern. “We played teams that are projected to win their conference. We split with Platty and I believe from that point on we played some great ball.”

Despite their record, the Lakers already have one-third of the wins they recorded in the previous season when they finished 9-18 under then-head coach Casey Price.

“What I learned from this trip is that our team has a very positive attitude,” Ahern said.

“It is not a group of nine, but a group of 21 who are all positive and in it together.”

A bright spot from their trip was junior pitcher Lisa O’Callaghan. O’Callaghan recorded all three of the Lakers’ wins over break. She posted a team best 2.13 ERA, three complete games, 19 strikeouts and held hitters to a .161 batting average against her.

“She hasn’t come close to reaching her potential,” Ahern said. “She throws hard and throws consistent. When she pitches like that she gives us a chance to win.”

O’Callaghan has been a part of the field hockey team for the last three years, but this is the first year she has played softball at Oswego State. Before coming to Oswego State O’Callaghan was an integral part of her high school team.

“I’m so happy to have been that good over the trip,” O’Callaghan said. “The last two seasons I thought it would be too hard to play two sports and keep up with my other school work, but the team has been so supportive. I have fit right in and the pitching is just from memory.”

Hitting was also a strong point for the Lakers. Freshman 2B/OF Melanie Klauser’s bat is one reason for the Lakers’ high hopes this season.

“She goes full speed into whatever she does, and that carried over into her play,” Ahern said. “She hit the ball hard into play and it worked out for her.”

Klauser enjoyed her trip to Clermont posting a .455 batting average, .455 on-base percentage, .545 slugging percentage and producing two RBIs. “All of the extra batting practices before the trip really help me and I am thrilled that I could start my first season here the way I have,” Klauser said.

Klauser just inched above sophomore shortstop Ashley Lyman who posted a .444 batting average. Lyman hit just above the .270 mark last year. She clobbered a threerun homerun in her first at bat of conference play. She also doubled and brought two more runners home to account for five of her teamleading nine RBIs. She also posted a .444 onbase percentage, as well as a team leading .778 slugging percentage.

Senior Jessie Terrano, sophomore Melissa Mulvaney and freshman Erin McNeely all hit above .300 and posted at least a .400 slugging percentage.

One area of improvement the team is looking to work on is fielding. The Lakers had 19 errors in their eight games over break. They also only had a handful of the starting players above the .900 fielding percentage mark.

“It is definitely something that you want to cleanup,” Ahern said “I’ll take aggressive errors when a kid is trying to make a play, but the concern is when it is constant mental errors. Those will be cleaned up as we go along.”

Things to watch for as the Lakers return home is that this is Ahern’s first season as head coach. He was the assistant coach up until this point, and is looking to bring a laidback approach to the team.

Also, this season marks the return of junior Tori Trovato. She took her sophomore season off to focus on ice hockey. During her freshman year she led the team with a .415 batting average, 34 runs, 49 hits, 11 doubles, six homeruns and a .678 slugging percentage. Defensively, she also led the team with 83 assists.

“She was hitting the ball, and hitting the ball hard,” Ahern said. “She is going to be right in the middle of our lineup, and she is going to do damage.”

The Lakers were scheduled to play two doubleheaders this weekend at Laker Softball Field. The four games have been postponed due to snow on the field. The Lakers are scheduled to play a doubleheader at Cazenovia College on Wednesday April 1.

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Matthew Moran Asst. Sports Editor mmoran@oswegonian.com The Oswego State women’s lacrosse team is off to a fast start, and with the conference schedule now here, the Lakers are ready to make an impact in the highly competitive SUNYAC. Last year the team amassed 11 wins, the most during the six years with head coach Brandi Lusk at the helm of the program. That squad graduated 11 seniors, including the program’s first All-American, goalie Nikki Greco.

Instead of taking the program through a rebuilding phase, Lusk brought back Greco as an assistant coach, and recruited a strong freshman class to fill the shoes of the ones that left.

Adding Greco to her staff was very important for Lusk as she brought back someone who had a lot of experience in the program and to have her continue to assist in a more of a leadership role has been rewarding already.

Lusk said what makes Grecco so valuable is her knowledge of the game.

“She has insight on all the positions on the field,” junior Emily Lange said. “She’s the loudest off and on the field. We’re lucky to have her.”

While also helping with the whole team, Greco has been helping new starting goalie, freshman Angela Ponto. Greco and Ponto have a relationship from before Ponto arrived on the shores of Lake Ontario with Greco personally training her for the last six years. Ponto played previously at West Genesee High School, Greco’s alma mater.

Greco said she is proud of the way

Ponto has grown as a player and to be someone who has been playing solid in net for the Lakers so far, starting in all seven of the Lakers’ games.

Greco spoke to Lusk about recruiting Ponto. After trusting Greco’s advice, Lusk is pleased with how it has worked out.

“It’s hard being a freshman goalie against some of the top seniors in the country,” Lusk said. “She’s been able to hold her own. Each and every practice she is becoming a little more composed.”

Most of the graduating class from last year were on the defense leaving questions to the team’s success in 2015. But Lusk said they have found some defensive gems in freshman Nicole Granteed, senior Amanda Hagen, junior Melissa Bulman and also senior Miranda Czechowski.

Czechowski played on the team in her freshman and sophomore years, but worked as a student assistant in her junior year. She played in the midfield but Lusk said moving her back to defense has really paid off to the point where the defense is still a force to be reckoned with.

The offense is also looking solid and producing at a high rate this season, averaging 12 goals per game, an average that is the best rate the Lakers would have in three seasons.

Leading the way for the Lakers on the stat sheet is junior Erannan Shattuck with 16 goals and 15 assists. Lange also has 15 goals. She believes what has led to their success on the attack so far is the connection each player has with each other.

Another threat of this potent offense is freshman Gemma O’Kane, who is currently third on the team in goals with 11.

O’Kane plays at the position behind the goalie cage, setting the play up from be-

Photo provided by Sports Information Junior Emily Lange (2) has scored twice or more in six straight games. She has 15 goals in seven games.

hind the net in certain situations. Her ability to play effectively there has allowed players like Shattuck and Lange to play at positions they are more comfortable with.

Lusk believes having all of these threats on offense has led to to the early success. With three players already surpassing the double digit goal mark, as well as junior Esther Gabriel and sophomore Briana Kimble at nine goals each.

The depth is one of the greatest things the Lakers have right now.

“We don’t just have one key offensive play; we have like four or five of them,” Lusk said. “Anybody can score on any given day.”

It also helps that when the Lakers run into a solid defensive team that can shut down one player in particular, the Lakers can rely on another top offensive player to step up. Lusk believes it is a huge advantage having multiple goal scorers, rather than one superstar, because it makes them powerful.

One thing that has challenged the Lakers this season has been the weather.

Poor conditions, including snow, have hindered the Lakers from competing on their home field, forcing them to use Romney Field House as their only way to practice.

Romney is a quality facility, but it is not big enough to be able to create the same environment when it comes to field size in an actual game.

“There’s nothing like being on a 120 yard field from end line to end line,” Lusk said.

Lusk believes not being able to play under these certain conditions on a consistent basis has led the Lakers to not be able to play at their full potential. As

with even having a 4-3 record, them not being able to fully practice their transition strategy, something that is a key factor in the game of lacrosse, it has led to some mistakes in games that might not have occurred, had they had the opportunity to practice that style of play more.

With all that, the Lakers are making due with the cards they are being dealt.

They have even had to relocate their home opener against SUNY Oneonta on Saturday to Fayetteville-Manlius High School, outside of Syracuse.

The game against the Red Dragons also begins the Lakers’ SUNYAC play.

The Lakers have had struggles transferring their success from non-conference play to conference play. This can be attributed to the level of talent in the SUNYAC has.

But the Lakers believe they can compete with this talent. They have been unable to qualify for playoffs since 2005, but with the SUNYAC adding one more team to the playoffs this season, to now where it will have six teams in the championships, it could benefit the Lakers’ chances as they have finished sixth in the conference the last two seasons.

Lusk believes the Lakers can most certainly make the six-team cut, and even said they would like to finish in possibly the top four in the conference.

If the Lakers were able to achieve this feat, it would be the first postseason trip for the program with Lusk as the head coach.

“You can see all of us want to go to playoffs.” Lange said. “We have that want, and that heart.”

Shattuck notched 10 points as the Lakers posted a record of 1-1 while in Florida. In the first game against Springfield, Shattuck recorded two assists. In the win against University of New England later that week, the junior had a career day. Shattuck scored four goals and a career high nine points in the 19-9 win over the Nor'easters. The Syracuse native is currently tied for team-best in both goals (12) and points (22) this season.

NICK GIAMPAOLO Men's Lacrosse Senior, Setauket

Giampaolo had four points in a week where the Lakers went 1-1.

In Tuesday's away contest at the University of Scranton, the senior recorded two goals including the game winner in overtime. In Saturday's game at St. John Fisher, Giampaolo had a goal and assisted on another. Between the two games, the Setauket-native was also second on the team in ground balls with seven.

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Men's lacrosse freshman Luke Krizman is already making his name known on the field so far in his first season as a Laker. Through five games, he has amassed six goals, leading the team in that category. He has also scored in each of the Lakers' five games thus far.

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Softball sophomore Ashley Lyman has been one of the leaders in the batter box for the Lakers this season. She currently holds a team-best .450 batting average, hitting nine for 20 thus far. She also leads the team in RBIs with nine. Lyman also hit one of the two home runs the Lakers have hit this season in a game against SUNY Plattsburgh on March 15.

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Baseball senior Brendyn Karinchak is dominating on the mound for the Lakers this season. Through three starts, he has pitched 20 innings, and stuck out a teamhigh 18 batters. Though it's his first season playing for Oswego State, the transfer from Central Connecticut State is alrady proving his worth to the team.

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Campus Rec Report Kelsey Blair Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com The soccer league entered the playoffs this past week with the best of the best facing off to get one step closer to a championship T-shirt.

The first game of the night in the Co-Rec Competitive League started off with the Free Ballers versus the Russian Furballs.

The beginning of the game was close with neither team able to score a goal within the opening minutes of play. Midway through the first half, the Russian Furballs were able to put the ball in the back of the net. They were up 1-0 for a while in the first half.

The Free Ballers had many opportunities, but were unable to score until later in the half. The goals came quick from that time on.

The Russian Furballs immediately came back, scoring a goal to put them in the lead again, 2-1. However, the Free Ballers scored two more goals to put them ahead 3-2 at the end of the half.

During the second half, the Free Ballers began to dominate. They were able to score five more goals in the second half, while the Russian Furballs were only able to score one. This gave the Free Ballers the 8-3 victory. Conor Hughes was a standout player for the Free Ballers, scoring four goals.

The Dead Presidents and the Average Joes faced off in the first playoff game in the Men’s Competitive League.

This game was also high scoring, but not even Mike Rice and his four goals could bring the Average Joes a victory.

They fell to the Dead Presidents, 8-5.

Daniel Shanker and captain Ryan Purdy

were standout players for the Dead Presidents. Shanker had three goals, while Purdy had two.

Volleyball also headed into the playoffs this week, with all teams looking to advance to the next round.

In the Men’s Volleyball League, We Always Get It Up was able to beat out Can You Dig It, two sets to none. Guys being Dudes had no problem winning over ZBT. They beat them in straight sets 25-7 and 25-16.

In the Co-Rec Competitive League, Block Magic was able to oust SettingDucks, two sets to one. Corec 2015 Champions easily won their match against SameSameButDifferent, two sets to one.

They dominated during both sets beating them 25-14 in the first set and 25-10 in the second. Gab Likes to Get Bumped had an easy win over Dobis PR as well, beating them two sets to none.

Many students filled out their brackets last week for the NCAA Div. I Men’s Basketball Tournament. Students are facing off for a chance at the top prizes in the Oswego Campus Rec group.

March Madness is in full swing and last weekend was long and full of surprises, close games, heartbreak and excitement.

In the Oswego Campus Rec group, Noah Murrock and John Evans are tied for first, and Tyler Wied and Conor McCormick are tied for third. The two biggest surprises of the tournament have been low seeded, but historically strong programs UCLA, Wichita State and Michigan State who are the three lowest seeds in the Sweet 16. It is only possible for the top two seeds to meet for a berth in the Final Four in the West and South regions.

In Oswego's group pool all but nine people have their national champion alive in the tournament.

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FINISHING SEMESTER STRONG With spring break behind us, many students are now shifting gears as if the semester is wrapping up in the next couple weeks.

It is easy to fall under this influence because of how Thanksgiving break is set up during the fall semester. After this past Thanksgiving break, there were only two weeks of the semester left, allowing students to settle down with a less stressful workload.

Contrary to the fall semester, after spring break concludes there are around seven weeks remaining, something students need to realize.

A lot can happen in those seven weeks that don’t happen before the fall semester concludes. This can include group projects, obligations involving school clubs and jobs, not to mention finals.

Not only have we just come back from a week-long break, but the weather is also beginning to warm up, something that Oswego State students don’t see a lot of.

This has the potential to cause a majority to skip class more frequently, which may snowball into not getting work completed on time or at all.

The reality is the semester is only half

It is important to figure out what is important early on before it is too late. Responding well to priorities during college can help later on in life, which can create a bigger drive, leading to more success in general.”

way over and staying in the right frame of mind is key to finishing the school year successfully. Time management and being able to balance work, school, clubs, friends and the excitement of spring can be tough to deal with.

It is easy to say that school takes top priority in a student’s life. The same goes for having the courage to say no to friends who may want to hang out; however, friends can be persuasive and draw students away from completing work that needs to be done.

It is important to figure out what is important early on before it is too late.

Responding well to priorities during college can help later on in life, which can create a bigger drive, leading to more success in general.

Prevailing over temptations that friends or springtime introduce may be difficult to begin with, but once a student develops solid study habits and moves past those initial enticements, the end result will more than likely be positive and will leave them feeling accomplished.

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What is your opinion on the extension to buy spring concert tickets for $45?

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“I think it’s very convenient because a lot of people seem to forget when deadlines are and such with midterms.”

John Osiecki junior, business administration

“My friend wasn’t going to [buy a ticket] before and now that she found out there’s an extension, she’s going to buy it.”

Maggy Gennarino freshman, biochemistry

“I think it’s pretty good for those who want to go and I think [the concert] will maybe distract some people from making bad decisions downtown.”

Justin Gilbert junior, wellness management “I know money is hard for college students, so giving them a little extra time is probably feasible for them.”

Jenna Alexander junior, marketing

“I think it’s really cool. It’s nice to give college students a chance to buy tickets at a cheaper cost.”

Curtis Bernard freshman, geology

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Peter J. Hanley Copy Editor phanley@oswegonian.com I was hit with a sudden realization the other week while watching a movie trailer. When I saw the film’s release date of July 25, I realized that for the first time in my life I have no clue where I will be when that day rolls around.

I am graduating on May 16 and anything beyond that date is a blank space in the book of my life. While other people may tell you that feeling of mystery and freedom is exhilarating, I will not. I will tell you that I am scared pantsless of all that uncertainty.

Adding to that uncertainty is a bit of “advice” I was given back in October. During a lecture I attended in Syracuse, an NPR bigwig shared his advice for aspiring

journalists: “Get your real estate license.”

This successful journalist, who just spent an hour talking about how the industry was thriving, told me journalism was dead and I should get out while I could. Even though professors and other professionals in the field have since assured me that journalism is very much alive, I can’t help but hear his words ring out when I become mired in self-doubt.

Rather than let my fears get me down, I have been attempting to use this worry as fuel. I have spent hours trying to create certainties in the future by crafting my resume, attempting to understand what the heck a cover letter is, applying to jobs and creating a budget for the imaginary salary I don’t have from a job I’ve yet to secure.

As a graduating senior with a life full of uncertainty, it is easy for all of the possibilities to be overwhelming. It is easy to look back and see what should’ve been done differently in the past to make the road ahead easier and more secure.

Sure, I could’ve studied more, gotten involved with more organizations and skipped fewer classes, but these regrets serve no purpose right now other than to make me feel worse. Instead the best I can do is learn from these mistakes. After all, learning is what college is for.

As a graduating senior with a life full of uncertainty, it is easy for all of the possibilities to be overwhelming. It is easy to look back and see what should’ve been done differently in the past to make the road ahead easier and more secure.”

And the learning should not stop on May 16. Continuing to learn, strive and become better is the best anyone can do when they leave college. It is essential for survival in the “real world.” It’s why I’m glad I am in a major I am passionate about so I will enjoy learning more as I continue into a career I love. Ceasing to learn will lead to complacency, and if I stop learning, I might as well give in and get my real estate license. But, if I continue to chase my passion and grow, perhaps that uncertainty come graduation will become a little less frightening and maybe even a little exhilarating.

Fitness watches create buzz

Though stylish, ocassionally useful, health tech appears gimmicky Cherlyn Beckles Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com What is it about fitness gear these days that prompt people to go out and spend hundreds of dollars on them? One would never guess that a simple watch could help one lose weight or become healthier and more active.

Samsung and other companies have released fitness tech such as watches, which are the most popular, and even apps that track how much you walk and the amount of calories you burn. But overall, I believe that fitness tech is not only a waste of money but gives customers false hope.

These watches can easily be manipulated and falsified simply by removing the watch and shaking it. By doing this, it increases the statistical amount of calories you are losing, yet all you did was shake it. The same goes for the countless apps I have on my phone that claim to track how many steps I make, but in reality it just reacts to the movement it feels.

The best way to try to lose weight and be healthy is by doing it the old fashioned way. Go to the gym, walk each day and keep away from obnoxiously fattening foods. You do not need a watch to tell you to do that, especially at the prices that companies are trying to sell. Recently, CNET released the best wearable tech

of 2015 and the prices of them range from $50 to $140. Watches were meant to tell time, not to track your calories.

More importantly, The New York Times recently released an article about the potential dangers of wearable tech and how it may contain small amounts of radiation, which in the future can cause bodily harm. It is composed of the same compounds that cell phones have, which is why we are advised not to be on the

phone for too long, which can also lead to brain cancer.

I understand innovation and wanting to move away from the “pen and pencil” days, but some things that are “ancient” to us may actually be the best and safest way to go. There is no fast way to lose weight and be healthy no matter what these companies are advertising. It takes time and commitment, which a computer shouldn’t have to tell you.

Photo provided by Kārlis Dambrāns via flickr Samsung’s Gear Fit (pictured above) is one fashionable option that has health enthusiasts stimulated.

Early NFL retirees raise safety concerns

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◊... to the Oswego State men’s ice hockey team on a hard-fought season. ◊... to people who don’t fall for phishing emails. ◊... to those who don’t share fake news articles on social media.

◊... to irresponsible car door openers.

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Students who rely on buses find themselves in disarray during week Maggie Faller Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com

Photo provided by Cary Edmondson of USA Today Chris Borland’s breakout season for the 49ers looked to be the beginning of a successful career.

Mitchell Petrella Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com The NFL has had an interesting offseason with its owners meetings and proposed rule changes, but there is something that has seemed to go under the radar for most fans. Several players have decided to hang up their cleats before offseason team activities. It is not that they retired that matters; it is the age at which they retired.

One of the big names that left the NFL was San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis, who retired at the age of 30, but was not the only one. Another big name that retired was Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker, who is 26 years old. Former Pittsburgh Steeler Jason Worilds also called it quits at the age of 27. However, the biggest reveal was that Chris Borland ended his career at the young age of 24.

Despite being a rookie, Borland retired and cited potential effects of long-term head injuries as his reason for bowing out of the league. After a successful rookie season, where he recorded 108 tackles Borland believed the long-term risk was not worth the reward after talking to friends, family, teammates and medical professionals, according to USA Today. His decision is an understandable one but, in the end this story will be buried once the sea-

son gets underway.

This decision is uncommon for a player who worked so hard to get a roster spot and only played eight games but it will not change how people think about football in the near future and it will not deter anyone playing in Pop Warner leagues.

At youth levels, young players will still want to learn how to play the game. It will be up to the coaches and parents to teach them how to tackle properly. Concussions result from a blow to the head, but the style of play today makes it fairly easy to get a concussion. Players are faster and built bigger than players of years past, so big hits are more common. Proper technique is the key to prolonging a career. All players want to see themselves playing college football and become a starter in the NFL; one retirement is not going to change that.

Injuries will still occur, but it is always a question of where the injuries will occur. The NFL has had preventative measures in place the past few years to penalize helmet-to-helmet hits and levy hefty fines against players, yet they continue because players duck into hits unintentionally. Once you take the chest area out of the equation, players will start going for the legs. It boils down to players getting concussions, severe leg injuries, like a torn ACL, or something in between those two extremes.

Playstation Vue takes center stage

When the weather gets cold in Oswego and no one feels like getting out of bed to travel to class, much less putting on their heavy-duty boots and wading out into the arctic tundra we call home for almost 10 months out of the year, the overall mood takes a turn for the worse.

Beginning in mid-December and lasting through the end of March, the amount of irritable students that populate bus stops stop caring about basic etiquette, human compassion or anything in general.

Due to the inclement weather, the buses take longer. When buses take longer, hordes of angry students accumulate. Everyone wants to get to class and get through their daily routine, and they will do whatever it takes to get there.

I saw a male student threaten the bus driver after he was denied entrance onto the bus because it was too full. A friend of mine stood outside and waited half-an-hour for a bus in 5-degree temperatures to get to class. A roommate of mine waited for the bus in The Village in order to get to class across campus, which never arrived. He drove to class and then received a ticket from University Police. There are several cardinal rules students need to consider when riding the bus to class.

Students must get to their designated stop either five minutes early or 10 minutes late. It never fails. If you’re running right on time, the bus will pass your stop 30 seconds early and leave you choking in the dust thrown up in its wake. On the other hand, if you get there five minutes early, the bus will get there 10 minutes late, resulting in a 15-minute wait.

The problem, I think, is mainly due to the poor weather conditions. Bus drivers’ number one priority must be the safety of their passengers. If the scheduled times are thrown off during white-out conditions, students need to cut the bus drivers some slack.

If the bus starts to get crowded, move to the back. The bus driver and other passengers should not be the ones to tell you this; it should be common sense. If you notice the front of the bus getting increasingly congested and make everyone’s lives easier, keep moving to the back.

Don’t put your bags on empty seats. Really?

You see that there are people standing and you keep your purse propped on the seat next to you?

Put your bag on your lap or in between your legs and let someone have a seat. Above all, always

David Armelino | The Oswegonian Students have voiced frustration over late buses, demanding changes be made in the near future.

remember to thank the bus driver on the way out, whether you like them or not. Even if students abide by these rules, there remain valid problems which need to be addressed.

Student complaints about the buses are falling on deaf ears and it is, quite frankly, unacceptable. Whenever students have an issue with the buses, they are advised to contact Centro, whose customer service is virtually non-existent. In preparation to write this article, I called Oswego Centro for an interview. I was then advised to call Centro in Syracuse, who then told me to call Oswego again. This process continued for an hour before I was finally put into contact with the right person. Upon calling this number, which I believed could answer all of my questions, I was greeted by their voicemail.

The Blue Route has one bus, which runs Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and a second bus that runs from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. For the first time in Oswego history, students had to pay a $25 transportation fee in addition to regular tuition, which includes Zipcar and the Blue and Green Route bus services. The problem lies in the lack of buses for students during winter months. Too many students need to take the bus and there is not enough room for them all. This has been a problem for years, but now, especially after students are charged an extra $50 a year for transportation

alone, it is time to fix this dilemma.

A simple, yet moderately cost-effective solution is to have the second bus run, no matter what, for 45 days of the worst winter days, starting in December and ending in midMarch for six hours instead of two. I did the math and it would cost around $20, 250 dollars to have a second Blue Route bus run for 45 of the harshest winter days for six hours, as opposed to a second bus run for 86 days a semester for two hours, five days a week. It would be a $7,350 difference, but I really think this would solve a lot of problems students have had. Why has this problem been placed on the backburner? Money.

The Marano family generously donated $7.5 million to Oswego State, among other endowments, which were utilized for various scholarships and projects. Among all of the donations Oswego accumulates every year, can’t the University consider using $8,000 of those donations to try this solution?

This spring, Michael Flaherty in Auxiliary Services plans to work in conjunction with Student Association President Tucker Sholtes as well as other students to find a solution to this problem. Hopefully, by fall 2015 Oswego State will designate a long overdue solution for this problem.

Risky Starbucks initiative tanks early Photo provided by BagoGames via flickr Playstation Vue’s interface features a modern and intuitive experience for the user while remaining simple.

David Armelino Opinion Editor darmelin@oswegonian.com The television industry is continuing to evolve with the release of Playstation Vue, an online TV streaming service through Sony’s Playstation 3 and 4 gaming systems.

As of right now, the service has only been released in three cities including New York, Chicago and Philadelphia, according to ABC News. There are currently three payment options, all of which add programming the more the customer pays.

For the $50 base price, customers are able to access channels such as Nickelodeon, Animal Planet, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, MTV, TBS, USA and TNT. For $10 more, sports-oriented channels become available, such as Golf Channel and the YES Network. Finally, for another $10, various Fox and MTV sub channels are attainable, among others as well, ABC News stated.

Staple broadcast stations are also included,

which contain the likes of CBS, Fox and NBC. Other advantages for this service include being able to sign in to on-demand streaming services with your Playstation Vue account. Turner and Fox on-demand services are presently offered, with more on the horizon. NBC Universal, Viacom and Scripps will become accessible to sign into using a Vue password.

DVR storage is also unlimited for 28 days, along with the ability to access shows from up to three days prior.

This new package serves as but another option for those who wish to minimalize their entertainment experience by migrating to one simple box.

At this moment, stations consisting of ABC and ESPN are not available to customers. However, the beauty of this service is they can always be added later on.

This kind of technology is designed to be a cable provider killer. With a simple Internet subscription, customers have the ability to cut ties with cable companies and their hassle. Instead of worrying about paying complicated cable bills every month, $50 to $70 is automatically taken out of your account. This does, however, present a problem if people fail to plan around that.

Sony’s Playstation systems are quietly becoming all-in-one devices that have the ability to be a real competitor to cable behemoths like Time Warner and Comcast. The Playstation 4 already boasts state-of-the-art gameplay, an unlimited music service, video streaming services like Netflix, Hulu Plus and the WWE Network. With the addition of Playstation

Baristas at popular coffee chain asked to spark race conversation Jenn Shuron Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com What if our morning coffee could spark more than just our energy? Popular coffee giant Starbucks implemented an initiative last week to ignite conversations involving race.

Baristas wrote “#RaceTogether” on each drink they made, hoping that coffee lovers would see it and be prompted to think about and discuss the topic of race.

This initiative was laid to rest on March 22 after mixed emotions from consumers, according to The Washington Post.

Though the in-store conversation starter has ceased, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz ensures that the initiative will live

on in other ways, such as forum discussions and special sections in USA Today, according to The Washington Post.

The topic of race has been prominent in the media this past year and has lit a conversational and opinionated fire within many of us.

The “Race Together” campaign comes off as progressive, but poorly executed.

Race is a sensitive topic for many, so feeling forced into expressing your opinion when all you wanted was a frappuccino can seem a bit daunting to the average Starbucks customer.

One of the biggest problems I saw with this initiative was the lack of efficiency. It seems that it would be uncomfortable to talk about such a heavy topic with a complete stranger who, up until now, had made your coffee for you and nothing more.

Photo provided by Esparta Palma via flickr The initiative was not only controversial to begin with, but awkward for the barista and customer to partake in.

Also, if customers were asked to speak about race with Starbucks employees, wouldn’t that hold up the line for others waiting for their coffee?

I don’t see how an educated or meaningful discussion on such an in-depth subject could be produced in the small amount of time it takes to make a cup of coffee or latte.

I feel there would be many things left unsaid by both the barista and customer, which could lead to confusion or a bad taste in either party’s mouth.

It’s extremely important to open our minds to sensitive issues and topics such as race, but is engaging in this type of conversation while grabbing a quick coffee the optimal time and place? Maybe for some, but for me, it seems rushed and uncomfortable.

It’s also hard to express an opinion to a stranger when there is no way of knowing what their reaction will be.

People thrive on making good first impressions, so if your views on racial issues don’t match those of the barista sparking this conversation, things could become a bit unnerving.

Also, does this imply that baristas must remain neutral on the subject whilst speaking to customers as to not offend anyone? If so, the conversation has potential to come off as superficial instead of informative and genuine.

It’s possible that this marketing fiasco will be able to spark an interest in other major companies to implement the same type of idea, but execute it in a more comfortable manor for its consumers.

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Events Calendar Friday, March 27 through Friday, April 3

SPRING MASTER OF ARTS EXHIBITION Date: Friday, March 27 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: Second floor, Penfield Library ART EXHIBITION: “TRANSITIONS” Date: Friday, March 27 Time: 12 - 5 p.m.

Location: Oswego State Downtown, 186 W. First St. CELEBRATING CUBA! Date: Friday, March 27 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Lake Effect Cafe, Penfield Library THEATER PERFORMANCE: “THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES” Date: Friday, March 27 Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Location: Ballroom, Sheldon Hall DANCE PERFORMANCE: DEL SARTE RECITAL Date: Sunday, March 29 Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Location: Arena and Convocation Hall, Marano Campus Center MUSIC DEPARTMENT CONVOCATION RECITAL Date: Wednesday, April 1 Time: 3 - 4 p.m.

Location: Ballroom, Sheldon Hall MOVIE: “LA BAMBA” Date: Wednesday, April 1 Time: 7 - 9 p.m.

Location: Auditorium, Room 132, Marano Campus Center

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‘iZombie’ injects new life into old stories Morgan Altland Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

“iZombie” premiered Tuesday, March 17 on The CW and 2.29 million viewers tuned in to. This is another example of CW taking a comic series and turning it into a hit show. Overall, the show was incredibly well done.

The show is about Liv Moore, portrayed by Rose McIver (“The Lovely Bones”), an aspiring doctor turned zombie mortician after a drug caused partygoers to turn into the undead. It is about her adapting to her new lifestyle and working with detective Clive Babineaux, played by Malcom Goodwin (“Breakout Kings”), to solve crimes with the memories she gets after she eats the victim’s brains.

The show is based off the DC Comics’ Vertigo comic of the same name. The opening credits were designed by the comic’s original creators Chris Roberson and Michael Allred, which gives the show a more unique opening than the other DC Comics shows (“The Flash” and “Arrow”) The CW is currently airing.

It was adapted for TV

by Rob Thomas and Diane Ruggiero-Wright, the brains be-

Rose McGiver plays an undead medical examiner who consumes the brains of murder victims to help her solve crimes.

hind “Veronica Mars” (pun very much intended). One fault seen in the show is its similarity to Veronica Mars. Both are about a female lead that solves crimes, even though she’s not a cop and feature the inner monologue of the character throughout the episode. McIver even sounds a little bit like Kristen Bell while doing her voiceovers.

The show also brings a unique take on being a zombie.

Various zombie-themed movies, books and shows have come out over the last few years, yet this manages to bring originality to the idea. Liv is a more human version of a zombie, only going into a full zombie-mode in the episode after she’s been shot and smells the brains of the unconscious man next to her. On top

of that she can sleep, dream and act as a normal person, as long as she isn’t too hungry. She also gains characteristics of the victims after she eats their brains, such as the ability to speak or understand a language, a narcoleptic nature or a higher sex drive, as seen in the trailer for the show’s second episode.

The show’s main cast also features Robert Buckley (“One Tree Hill”) as Liv’s ex-fiancé. The two break up after her infection because she is afraid of turning him into a zombie. However, after learning there may be some hope that she can return to normal, she goes to his house to see that he’s beginning to move on. There is also David Anders (“Once Upon a Time”) who is playing a drug dealer turned

zombie, and will most likely become the season’s main antagonist. Both provide a great path for the show to develop and are great at portraying their characters.

However, Rahul Kohli, a relatively unknown actor who’s cast as a series regular, shows that the show isn’t perfect. His character is somewhat unbelievable in the pilot, but as the show advances hopefully more can be done with him. On top of that, Aly Michalka (“Easy A”) plays Liv’s roommate. She did a great job in the first episode, yet she’s only cast as a recurring character.

The audience would like to see more done with her character and how she brings humanity to Liv. If you haven’t seen the first episode, you should watch it ASAP. “iZombie” is a fantastic show, and with a start like this, viewers can’t wait to see where it’ll go.

sic industry is easy to spot: catchier, upbeat hooks and strumming guitars.

On their lead single, “Sugar, You,” Oh Honey presents listeners with a track strikingly similar to Alex and Sierra’s style. Abundant with “heys” and “ho’s,” “Sugar, You” is an upbeat and thumping love song that is pleasant on the ears. Its popdriven beat, paired with its warming tones will draw in fans of the sub-genre, while also not steering too far off the mainstream.

With “It Can’t Rain Forever,” Oh Honey gives listeners their strongest track off the EP. Its swaying melody and positive theme exude feelings of campfires and long sunny days. “It

Can’t Rain Forever” exists in a space of content and echoing choruses; its communal and cozy tune is airy and sweet.

“A Thousand Times” showcases the pair ’s talent for creating coffee shop tunes that don’t drag. The lovey-dovey vocals paired with simplistic beats are both enjoyable and homey.

For Oh Honey, “A Thousand Times” is perhaps their greatest chance at mainstream success. Similar to the work by many successful indie-pop groups, the softness of “A Thousand Times,” Oh Honey ultimately does not attempt to find it’s place in a space of rawness and fiery beats; it instead focuses on keeping

already existing embers bright.

“Compass” delves close toward a country track filled with nostalgia. Once again focusing on the barebones that they tilt toward, Oh Honey balances unique back-and-forth vocals with tingling instrumentals to create a sleepily rustic track.

It will surely appeal to fans of the genre.

While other groups who are far more exciting and interesting to hear exist, Oh Honey finds themselves in an area of niche attractions. While not entirely original in content, the duo showcases a strong potential in creating an atmosphere of easy listening and enjoyable background noise. Their latest work, “Wish You Were Here,” should only continue their journey up the charts.

Weekly EP Revue: Oh Honey’s lovely crooning

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With summer supposedly approaching, light-hearted indie-pop tracks are sure to follow in the coming weeks.

For Brooklyn-based singersongwriter duo, Oh Honey, this could not be more true.

The folksy pair, who previously released two other EPs and plan to release one following their current one, has come back with their latest work titled “Wish You Were Here.” Like so many other groups similar to them, including Of Monsters and Men and The Lumineers, Oh Honey’s place within the mu-

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AWOLNATION runs musical marathon on newest album Heather Clark Asst. Laker Review Editor laker@oswegonian.com

The hit electronic rock band AWOLNATION just released their second studio album, “Run.” Lead vocalist, guitarist and bass guitarist, Aaron Bruno, started the band in 2009 and the band did not release its first studio album for another two years. The band is made up of Aaron Bruno, Kenny Carkeet on keyboards and rhythm guitar, Drew Stewart on lead guitar and Isaac Carpenter on drums. Bruno writes and composes all of the band’s music but has admitted to looking to his bandmates, friends, family and other musicians for guidance.

AWOLNATION is best known for their chart-topping song “Sail” that was released off their first studio album, “Megalithic Symphony.” The song peaked at number 17 on Billboard’s Hot 100, number four on Billboard’s Rock charts and number five on Billboard’s Alternative Rock charts.

Their latest album, “Run,” is the first album featuring Isaac Carpenter on drums. Carpenter replaced former drummer Hayden Scott.

“Run” was released on March 17

and was released through Red Bull Records. Aaron Bruno has been quoted saying this album was quite easy to write and record.

“Much like the first record, I kept my head down and did the best I could, didn’t have any extreme expectations for any sort of commercial success,” Bruno said in a recent interview with Radio.com. “I just wanted to be proud and give something to listeners that was very sincere and hopefully create an escape. I think I accomplished that with the new record on another level, hopefully.”

“Run,” the third single off the album and its title track, sets the overall pace for most of the album. The synthetic rhythm that flows throughout the song is very dark and brooding.

The lyrics “I am a human being, capable of doing terrible things” show how edgy the remainder of the album is.

Toward the end of the song there is a heavy synthesizer solo that is strikingly powerful. Bruno’s vocals are very soft and balance the tense instrumentals that create a spooky nightmareesque track.

“I Am” is the most heartfelt track and has the most meaning to Bruno.

“It started with a real special guitar that was given to me by my dad.

I actually kind of adopted it and stole it,” Bruno said in a recent interview. “I

Photo provided by flickr.com After a meteoric rise to fame, lead singer Aaron Bruno leads AWOLNATION into a new era of music-making for the group.

wrote (the song) real late at night. At least the intro, the first verse. Didn’t think much about it, and then months later we listened to my phone recording… and heard that initial idea and thought, OK, this seems cool, let’s work on this. It kind of wrote itself and was a pretty easy song to write. That’s usually a good sign for me.”

Filled with acoustic guitar mixed with synthesizer, “I Am” starts very

soft and slow but becomes a very strong and loud song about being proud of who you are.

The shortest song and most peaceful song on the album, “Headrest for My Soul,” is the only true ballad on the album. Unlike all the other tracks on the album, “Headrest for My Soul” is very peaceful and dreamlike. A perfect song for just sitting on the grass and cloud gazing. The track show-

cases the acoustic guitar and Bruno’s vocals. The only thing accompanying them is a soft synthesizer in the background. The acoustic guitar is what truly drives the track till the end.

Overall, “Run” is an edgy album filled with both dark, scary songs and light, dreamlike songs. While it is a confusing mix, the album gets the job done and offers great tracks for just about anyone.

Sleeping With Sirens continues to triumph, grow through adversity Brendan Peek Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

After some confusion surrounding the rumors of Sleeping with Sirens’ eventual breakup beginning before Warped Tour 2013, clarity has finally arrived. What people thought was the band’s breakingup was actually just the departure of guitarist Jesse Lawson.

Lawson decided he would rather be spending time with his family and furthering his own music career and parted ways with the band on good terms. He released a letter on the group’s official Facebook page, stating that, “There are no hard feelings and no hate behind it. It’s time for me to focus on family and my next musical venture.”

Former D.R.U.G.S. guitarist Nick Martin has picked up the slack left by Lawson, and together with lead vocalist Kellin Quinn and other band members Jake Fowler, Justin Hills and Gabe Barham, Sleeping with Sirens has released their

newest album, “Madness.”

Together with Epitaph Records and producer John Feldmann, who has worked with Good Charlotte and Panic! At The Disco, Sleeping with Sirens has been ushered into a new era of musical prowess.

“Madness,” released March 17, is the spawn of high tempos, melodic rifts and subduing vocals.We finally get to hear the entirety of his range.

However, he brings a more melodic harmony to his songs. Quinn uses his accustomed high-pitched vocals, but he has unmistakably brought his pitch level down and we really get to hear his ability to hit the softer and lower notes. “November” is an impeccable example of his finely tuned notes in balanced harmony. Slow moving and soft in nature with ranging vocals, the song would probably ring true to Bruno Mars fans.

In fact, the majority of the album, including the title song “Madness,” strays from the band’s norm.

No hard screaming or heavy breakdowns, just modernized rock with a smidgen of techno beats scattered about. However, there were two

songs that rang truer to Sleeping with Sirens’ aggressive style. “Kick Me” and “We Like it Loud” both keep pace with tracks from older albums such as “With Ears To See And Eyes To Hear.” Staying close to home with the genre, both songs pick up the pace and deliver some head-banging gusto. Granted, neither are even remotely in the same division as songs like “The Bomb Dot Com V2.0,” but in comparison to, say, “Gold,” they’ll do the trick for all the metal-heads out there.

The group continues to mesh even with the absence of Lawson.

They treat one another as brothers and their music reflects such cohesion. “We’re a very tight- knit group,” Barham said in an interview. “We have the same ideas about everything, as far as the direction that we’re going.”

Especially after their last album, “Feel,” a follow-up would have been thought to be tough to do. “Feel” was full of sentimentality and feel-good songs with guest appearances such as Machine Gun Kelly. What their millions of fans got with “Madness” was a lot more

Photo provided by commons.wikimedia.org Expanding their genre but still remaining themselves, Sleeping With Sirens are back.

than just good feelings however.

The tracks on the album each have a deeper meaning, choreographed

by Quinn and the rest of the group.

According to an interview with the band, “Kick Me” profoundly instills bravery in the bullied while “Madness” may very well be a love song in essence.

Quinn explained the album’s worthwhile ability to be listened to

in a constant flow of musical grace.

“Every song has a place, a home, and feels like it belongs on the same album with the other songs,” he said in an interview.

With 15 listed tracks on the album, including “Kick Me” which hit the number one spot on Billboard’s Top 140 Trending Chart, “Madness” is a musical force to be reckoned within the industry.

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Lackluster film adaptation of ‘Cinderella’ ultimately fizzles out

Maureen DiCosimo Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

The live action version of “Cinderella” is another in a long line of adaptations of the beloved fairytale. The story is well known: a girl is forced to live like a slave with her stepfamily until she is given the chance to go to the ball and win the heart of the prince. This latest adaptation adds very little to the familiar story.

Lily James (“Downton Abbey”) does a fine job as the character of Cinderella. Cinderella has never been a very deep character, as her wants and needs are fairly basic. As a Disney Princess, she didn’t quite stack up to others such as Belle, Elsa and Mulan.

Still, James makes the character likeable. She is given more to do than her cartoon counterpart at least.

Cate Blanchett (“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies”) brings to life the infamous Evil Stepmother.

While Blanchett is a wonderful actress, she plays the part a bit too over the top. She doesn’t quite have the bite of the original Lady Tremaine from the cartoon. They do try to give the character motivation in this adaptation, explaining her actions toward Cinderella. Yet, in doing so, they take

Photo provided by movies.disney.com Lily James plays the would-be princess in a lavishly produced adaption of the classic story by director Kenneth Branagh.

away a lot of what makes the character so terrifying and an interesting antagonist. Cinderella asks her stepmother why she is so cruel, but the character is nowhere near as villainous as other incarnations we’ve seen.

Anjelica Huston as the stepmother in the Cinderella adaptation “Ever After” was a real force to be reckoned with. Blanchett’s stepmother was just not as interesting as an antagonist as others that have taken the role.

The Prince, played by Richard Madden (“Game of Thrones”), is

given a bit more screentime than in the Disney cartoon. While Madden does what he can with the role, and is undeniably charming, The Prince character is still on the bland side. It does help that Madden and James have chemistry in their few short scenes together. There is also an added subplot that the prince is not allowed to marry a commoner, which makes things a bit more interesting and gives his character opposition to reach his goals.

While the film retreads familiar

territory, it is a visual treat. Director Kenneth Branagh (“Thor”) has made a beautiful film. The sets and costumes are both breathtaking. Branagh has made a film that has visuals that elevate it and make watching the same story again worth it. The scene where the fairy godmother–-played

by Helena Bonham Carter (“The Lone Ranger”)–-turns the pumpkin into the coach is a stunning a scene, probably the best in the film.

Another strange update to this adaptation is the complete reversal

of the character of the Grand Duke.

In the original Disney cartoon of “Cinderella,” the Grand Duke is a comedic character and a great foil for the King. In this version, the Grand Duke, played by Stellan Skarsgard, (“Thor: The Dark World”) is turned into a villainous character looking to marry the prince off to a princess.

The main reason this change doesn’t work is because the character’s motivations are never clear. It mostly just felt like a huge waste of the excellent Skarsgard in a lame attempt to add another obstacle to the prince and Cinderella getting their happy ending that wasn’t really needed.

The biggest problem with “Cinderella” is that it is ultimately unnecessary. “Cinderella” has had a multitude of updates and retellings.

This story really doesn’t try to do anything new with the source material.

The actors are fine, but no one really stands out. There are no surprises in this adaptation, no interesting or relevant changes made to the classic fairytale to make this newest adaptation feel worth it. It is an enjoyable enough film and Branagh has made a stunning movie. They’ve captured the magic of the story really well, but also added unnecessary elements that hindered the film more than helped it. Overall, there isn’t enough here to make it a must-see film.

Hyperviolent surrealness in ‘Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number’

Eric Tilloston Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

In 2012, two-man Swedish development team Dennaton released the original “Hotline Miami.” Set against the neon backdrop of a late ‘80s Miami, the game followed a nameless, masked contract killer tasked with assassinating members of the Russian mob.

Despite being firmly entrenched in the Cold War politics of its setting, “Hotline Miami” was less concerned with developing a coherent plot than it was loosely contextualizing the hyper-violent acts perpetrated by the player. From a top-down perspective reminiscent of early “Grand Theft Auto” titles, players clear levels of mob-owned houses and compounds to trance-inducing electronic music.

While fun and fast-paced, the violence retains a high-impact, brutal quality that the player is forced to reflect upon in silence after clearing a level, backtracking through the carnage they had just gleefully committed.

These sobering moments act as the basis of many of the changes and improvements made to the game’s sequel, “Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number.” A direct reaction to both the commercial success of “Hotline Miami” as well as the demand for a consistent narrative, “Wrong Number” firmly places itself among the likes of “Metal Gear Solid 2” and “Spec Ops: The Line” as postmodern deconstructions of interactive entertainment and violent media.

Save for a few frustrating segments, the gameplay of “Wrong Number” is just as visceral and uncomfortably satisfying as the first.

In order to accommodate its complex storyline, certain controversial changes were made to the structure of “Wrong Number.” Players no longer control a single character with free rein over two dozen masks with unique abilities, instead being limited to 11 characters.

While players aren’t given the same choices to tackle a level as the original “Wrong Number” sees Dennaton experimenting with new ideas that make the experience more enjoy-

Photo provided by steamleaks.com Borrowing equally from the films of Nicolas Winding Refin and the Grand Theft Auto series, Hotline Miami returns to bloody sunkissed shores.

able and difficult. For example, Evan, an author, refuses to kill enemies, opting to subdue them and disassemble their firearms, while the vigilante duo of Alex and Ash are controlled simultaneously, armed with a chainsaw and pistol, respectively. While these additions to the character roster are welcome, a soldier-character introduced in the third act of the game proved frustratingly difficult, as his sequences feature overwhelmingly large areas and copious amounts of

enemies, breaking the fast-paced flow of the game. Despite this minor gripe, these mostly successful twists on the “Hotline Miami” formula should make for compelling user-generated content when the game’s level editor releases this spring.

While “Hotline Miami 2” pulls out all of the stops, its perfect soundtrack brings the entire experience together, somehow managing to usurp the original in addictive quality. Featuring excellent cuts by

French house musicians like Carpenter Brut, El Huervo, and Perturbator, “Wrong Number”’s soundtrack also takes influence from acid house and post-punk, making for a more diverse experience that’s just as recklessly blood-pumping as it is contemplative and melancholy. With its disturbing visuals, addictive gameplay, and superb soundtrack, “Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number” is, undoubtedly, one of the most enjoyable video games in recent memory.

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t Kendrick Lamar creates ‘The Great American Hip Hop Album’

. Issack Cintron f Staff Writer a laker@oswegonian.com r d , d g After a year-and-a-half of ra. dio silence, Kendrick Lamar has fit nally reemerged with a new attitude - and an album to complement it ent titled “To Pimp a Butterfly.” It is an t instant classic. d Ever since the success of Lamar’s d critically acclaimed sophomore album g “good kid, m.A.A.d city,” the Compton rapper’s fan base has been anxiously - waiting to see how he could possibly - follow up the album responsible for a his meteoric rise to superstardom. The . wait was long but completely worth it - as Lamar reclaims his title of “The King . of Rap” with a vengeance, proving y that good things indeed come to those n who wait.

This eccentric 16-track album, c which features brutally honest urban - poetry over some funky and jazzy e vibes, is executed so masterfully it e could make the likes of Chuck D and d Miles Davis smile. However, it’s the t execution of the album’s concept that t provides success for “To Pimp a Butd terfly.” It’s a strong representation of o why the genre of hip-hop was invent-

ed initially. Lamar uses this album as a platform to give his perception on racial relations in America but does so in the only way an artist of his stature can; by making a narrative out of it. He documents an internal struggle within himself based on the success he has achieved that ultimately lead to him becoming a new man.

“To Pimp a Butterfly”’s concept documents an internal struggle within the now-successful Lamar that forces him to reassess why he became a rapper in the first place. Within this struggle he finds that society has been “pimping” him as well as his community.

Now aware of the issue, he undergoes a resurrection phase that is followed through a poem that commences at the end of the funky toe tapper “King Kunta.” This serves as the basis for the tracks such as “u,” “Momma” and “Hood Politics” as Lamar’s character arc progresses into him becoming more spiritual and aware of the power his influence as an artist can have on his listeners.

Ultimately on the tracks such as “Complexion (A Zulu Love),” “The Blacker the Berry” and “You Ain’t Gotta Lie (Momma Said)” Lamar starts to apply what he’s learned to those around them, using his influence for good like he initially set out to. This

provides the message in the Grammywinning song “i” in which Lamar, now fully resurrected, shares his story of how he found his way to encouraging everyone who hears his story to love themselves as well as one another.

This album is full of passion, anger, and artistry, something that very few rappers have been able to capture so brilliantly that it’s only fitting that on the final track “Mortal Man,” Lamar gets into a conversation with the late great Tupac. This masterpiece that

is a homerun finding of oneself.

By far her most mature creation, the construction and interworking the album are more that of a seasoned professional than a young pop star. Never one to shy away from human behavior and society critiques, each track off “FROOT” plays perfectly alongside one another while offering insight on the world we live in.

This idea is never more prevalent than on “Savages.” Surely to be the most popular track off “FROOT,” “Savages” looks at the construction of society through a fear of men’s tendencies. As she sings about the volatile lives of humans, Marina mulls over the hiding of our true behaviors behind societal constructions like marriage. “Savages” will surely ring true for many, and its pop-driven style and hook are sure to leave this truth-telling song stuck in the audience’s heads.

While surely a mainstream favorite, “Savages,” is not all “FROOT” has to offer. For instance, early releases “Happy” and “Immortal” exist in a vein of stripped-

down intimacy. For Marina, the swooping, dream-like vocals and slowly paced instrumentals allow “Happy” and “Immortal” to be gleaming moments of creative prowess. Emotional and compelling, both of these tracks offer the type of atmospheric melodies singer-songwriters should strive for.

For fans of “The Family Jewels” and “Electra Heart,” “Better Than That” is the perfect blend of eccentricity and fiery-pop music. Through moments of indierock and swirling beats, this track about exes needing to have higher standards is a must. Its somewhat venomous tone is more of a backhanded compliment toward the subject more than a flat out insult about who that subject is with.

On “Solitaire,” Marina offers listeners with a truly magnificent piece of art. While easy to miss because of its hazy and solemn structure, the lyrical ingenuity of “Solitaire” is a track that should not be passed over. Complex and dark, “Solitude” exudes symbolic composition.

With “Can’t Pin Me Down,”

Photo provided by uppitynegronetwork.com Grammy-nominee Kendrick Lamar gets more raw, more personal and stops holding the listener’s hand on ‘To Pimp A Butterfly.’

Lamar has crafted is one that stands above the rest and deserves to be treated as such. It’s unlike anything anyone has put out in quite a long time, demanding to be heard, pleading to be understood, and working to start a movement. If “good kid, m.A.A.d city” was the closest thing to Nas’ ‘Illmatic,” then “To Pimp a Butterfly” is the closest thing to Grandmaster Flash’s “The Message” in terms of resonance.

Lamar is aware of the power his music possesses and this is his

main point in “To Pimp a Butterfly.”

The days of Lamar rapping about “wifey, girlfriend and mistress” are long gone. The Lamar who put out “A.D.H.D.” is no more. Instead, we are bearing witness to the musical maturation of Lamar, and if this process will continue to produce masterful results such as “To Pimp a Butterfly,” then we are in for a real treat, for this process has resulted in one of the best hip-hop albums to come out in the last 10 years.

Marina and the Diamonds blooms musically on new album

Riley Ackley Promotional Director rackley@oswegonian.com

In a society of abundance, originality is something that can be difficult to come by. This is not the case when listening to Marina Diamandas, better known by her stage name Marina and the Diamonds.

Constantly developing and recreating herself, the cartoonish synth-pop artist from Wales has been hailed for her ability to create. With a tinkering vocal range and an uncanny ability to construct songs that are both indie and pop-smashes, Marina’s first two albums, the alternative “The Family Jewels,” and the synth-heavy “Electra Heart,” have been international hits.

Marina’s latest album, titled “FROOT,” leads the growing artist in a new direction with a style that is a perfect culmination of her previous releases. For Marina who is the sole writer and composer of every track of the record, “FROOT”

Photo provided by commons.wikimedia.org The absolutely infectious Marina Diamandas returns to pop goodness on ‘FROOT.’

Marina’s adaptability and inability to be defined becomes visible. Applicable to her own career, Marina’s genre-bending, which has upset some fans, will also speak to audiences to fight the idea that people should be at the hands of expectations of others. The song is a freeing and stirring anthem, and perhaps one of Marina’s strongest.

Overall, “FROOT,” like “Can’t

Pin Me Down,” is an album that flickers through genres. It is a record that does not expect to meet any certain expectation as it is in and of itself, its own, individual entity.

Artful and peculiar, Marina’s “Froot” is her most profound release to date. Unafraid and inspiring, “Froot” is, at every moment, changing and adapting just like the artist who created it.

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Crossword Puzzle

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1. Reef material 6. Watery expanse 9. Dixie general 12. Chubby 13. Australian bird 14. Tax agency (abbr.)

15. _____ beef 16. Musical works 18. Sub shop 19. Squeal 20. Dishonor 22. Mideast country 25. Ragged 28. Med. group 29. Clear the blackboard 30. Ceremonies 32. Bro, e.g.

33. Rose Bowl city 36. Narrative 38. Angry 39. Self-_____ 41. Border 45. Sewing guide 47. Solo 48. Self-esteem 49. Gun owners’ org.

50. Forest clearing 51. Dad 52. _____ Plaines 53. Heavyweight Mike ____

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I sat at the table in my empty office. The only light in the room was the small desk lamp that my dad gave me before he died. It didn’t deserve to be in my office; it was meant to be at the desk of a detective’s decades ago. I wish I had made him proud.

I scratched words onto the paper in front of me. Nothing good enough for me though, so I crumpled the page up and threw it into the pile of papers where a garbage can should have been.

I looked at the lamp on my desk and began writing a cop thriller. I was about to crumple the page when I looked up from the paper and was suddenly in the passenger seat of a squad car. I was wearing a police uniform and could hear an alarm going off. A guy wearing the same uniform tapped the window to the squad car, he looked familiar.

“Mike, what are you waiting for?” he said.

I got out of the car and drew my pistol. I looked up the steps to a grandiose bank with marble pillars.

“Let’s go in,” I said.

We ran in and saw three thugs with masks. They opened fire and we didn’t hesitate to return. They dropped.

“Good job, bud,” my partner said. Only my dad ever called me bud.

I stopped myself from crumpling the paper. I knew what I was going to write.

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1. Thin rope 2. Bassoon’s relative 3. Genuine 4. Helps 5. Lease 6. Flavorful seed 7. Showed feelings 8. Parent’s sister

9. Able to read 10. Pitching stat 11. Double curve 17. Legendary boxer 19. Paving liquid 21. Giggle sound 23. Prayer’s end 24. Space agency (abbr.)

25. Big quiz

26. Opera song 27. Furniture surface 30. Ship deserter 31. Perfectly 33. _____ Cardin of fashion

34. Amphitheaters 35. “Cheers” bartender

37. Boston time zone (abbr.)

40. Minister to 42. Feathery shawls 43. Unfasten 44. Juvenile 45. Liveliness 46. In the past 47. FBI employee (abbr.)

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Riddle Me This?

There is going to be a surge of positive energy that is likely to make you feel as though you can fail at nothing this week. Be careful with these vibes as they could lead you to be a little reckless. Think before you agree to act today; it could be those seconds that provide time to evaluate the situation.

Taurus (Apr. 20 - May 20):

Given that this is a week where excuses or explanations will benefit you in the short-term, do not accept that you can get away with slightly vague responses. Quick winded, brief responses will only potentially cause more trouble later. Be prepared for questioning sooner or later!

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

I’m tall when I’m young and I’m short when I’m old. What am I? In a one-story house, there was a pink person, a pink cat, a pink fish, a pink computer, a pink chair, a pink table, a pink telephone, a pink shower - everything was pink! What color were the stairs?

What has four eyes but can’t see?

Take away my first letter, and I still sound the same. Take away my last letter, I still sound the same. Even take away my letter in the middle, I will still sound the same. I am a five letter word.

What am I?

Difficulty: Easy

What is as light as a feather, but even the world’s strongest man couldn’t hold it for more than a minute?

What starts with the letter “t”, is filled with “t” and ends in “t”?

A man leaves home and turns left three times, only to return home facing two men wearing masks.

Who are those two men?

Cancer (June 22 - July 22):

Difficulty: Hard

BY Gabrielle Reimann Libra (Sep. 23 - Oct. 23):

Fluctuating influences are likely to help boost efficiency, but also strain your patience levels. It’s possible that your goals for the week will be a little too overambitious, which could create minor tensions for everyone involved. Make the most of the week, try not to get held up on much.

This week, saying things exactly at the right time is something that may not be a skill you boast. You may accept that you are in a very strong position in terms of your workplace or educational institution... however, it’s a week where being a little more modest will get you further in tasks.

Recent excitement should ease significantly, adjusting your mood nicely. The only problem might still surround inclination to put your foot in it when it comes to a romantic matter. There still may be a slight disparity in interactions in general. It may be best to rely on time.

There may be a slight clash between personal wants and responsibilities.

There’s a certain casualness that may come across to others as a lack of concern on your part. Watch out for others who might find that your approach to be slightly selfish and they may react outright accordingly.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22):

Gemini (May 21 - June 21): Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sep. 22): A clumsy vibe could reverse the impacts of some incoming information, so avoid committing yourself to anything, especially if there is money concerned. Watch out for “bad news” and don’t act too radically just yet, it’s probable that bad news will be exaggerated this week.

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Poor people have it. Rich people need it. If you eat it you die. What is it?

Horoscopes Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19):

Sudoku

FRIDAY, March 27, 2015

You have been experiencing strong and focused influences meaning that right now you will be able to tackle any challenges that might come your way. Maintaining a sense of cautiousness would not do harm. As you head into the evening, things might turn to the clumsy side.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21):

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21):

It is just not be the easiest week, since you could be understood by others to be somewhat manipulative.

Along with this, your disconnected reactions may come across to others

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as a lack of concern as well. It may be a simple demand to project a less objective image for the week.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19):

It’s likely to be a rather erratic week, with an iota of unforeseen twists and turns. You will be able to appreciate good news and some useful developments for what it is worth.

But with that said, it may be hard to adjust from your work after you have completed your task.

Plan accordingly.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18):

If you can get around communication glitches, then it is likely that your labors will be acknowledged by those anticipated. You might find an unexpected reason to enjoy in your day-to-day habits more than usual. Be forewarned though. This may develop unexpectedly.

Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20): You may need to watch out for being slightly too critical with others

this week. Saying exactly the right thing at the right time is something that may not come naturally. You will need to be a little more sociable and accepting if you will want to make an agreement with someone significant.

1884: The first long-distance telephone call was made from Boston to New York.

1981: AC/DC released “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” in the United States.

1963: Movie director, screenwriter, and actor Quentin Tarantino was born today.

1970: Singer, songwriter, record producer and actress Mariah Carey was born today.

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