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Katko plans to address heroin issues

Recent string of arrests, international factors spark local drug conversation Luke Parsnow News Editor lparsnow@oswegonian.com Rep. John Katko outlined a conversation about the heroin epidemic in Central New York and around the nation as one of his priorities during his inaugural term in Congress. Six weeks into his new term representing New York’s 24th congressional district, Katko, R-Camillus, said at a press conference last Tuesday that heroin is a problem that Photo provided by Rep. Katko’s Office needs to be discussed. Rep. John Katko holds a press conference Feb. 17 to outline the issues in the district he sees as priority. “This is in the news a lot lately,” Katko

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said. “Not only do I want to initiate a conversation on it and bring it more into the light that it’s not just an urban issue, it’s a suburban and rural issue, but come up with solutions as to how we can make it better, address the issue.” Katko already has held a listening session on heroin and public safety in the town of DeWitt on Feb. 12. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 4,400 people died last year from heroin use – double that of 2011. In 2014, there were more than 118,000 admissions into New York state cer-

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tified treatment programs for heroin and prescription opioid abuse – a 17.8 percent increase from 2009. Heroin arrests have been a concern for Katko’s constituents, who reside in Onondaga, Cayuga, Wayne and southwestern Oswego counties. In the last few weeks, there have been a number of arrests in Oswego County alone. The same day of Katko’s press conference, investigators arrested an Oswego County man in possession of 148 bags of heroin worth $2,960,

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Tatyana Bellamy-Walker Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com After serving Oswego State and her community for 30 years, Julie Pretzat, the associate dean of The School of Communication, Media and the Arts, will take over as dean, effective this summer. “In her 30 years at SUNY Oswego, Dr. Pretzat has distinguished herself through excellence in teaching and mentoring students, extraordinary productivity in the performing arts and, most recently, accomplishments as an academic administrator and campus community leader,” said Oswego State President Deborah Stanley when making the announcement. Beginning her collegiate work at Oswego State in 1985, Pretzat served as the

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An Oswego State student was arrested for first-degree rape Feb. 13 by University Police. Abhay Pant, 18, is a resident of Hart Hall from New Delhi, India. According to a statement from Julie Blissert, the director of Public Affairs, Pant allegedly entered the room of another resident and sexually assaulted the victim in the early morning hours of Friday. Pant was arraigned in Oswego Town Court and remanded to Oswego County Correctional Facilities on $50,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond and is scheduled to reappear in court on Wednesday, according to the statement. No other information regarding the arrest is known at this time. According to the UP daily crime and incident report, on Feb. 14 there was a rape reported in Scales Hall. The report does not note if an arrest was made in that case.

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College pregnancies on the rise, local resources available Oswego State students would like sensitive topic discussed more, engage both genders Lydia Goerner Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com

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Unintended pregnancies are a rising problem with college-aged students. According to a study released by the American Journal of Public Health, 51 percent of U.S. pregnancies in 2008 were unintended. Of those pregnancies in women ages 18 to 24,

67 percent of them were unintended. Ashlee Stupp is an Oswego State alumna who became pregnant in college. “I was scared, but happy,” Stupp said. “I felt determined to make the best of it regardless of what changes would take place. I really did not have many negative reactions or anyone urging me to consider other options, which certainly made it easier. “I continued working full time and going

to school full time,” Stupp said. “I got married that December and I took that spring semester off to have the baby. My son was born in April. My husband and I agreed that it would be best for me not to work, but to continue going to school full time. I had good babysitters to watch my son for reasonable pay while I took all my classes.” Casey Merrill, a junior american studies student at Oswego State, said that on

campus, there is not enough education about pregnancy or support for pregnant students. Merrill said she had a friend who had an abortion, which showed her how upsetting and scary these situations can be. “I don’t feel like it’s a public thing,” Merill said. “People don’t really talk about it a lot. People who are going through it are probably

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Robert Born, 34, was arrested on Feb. 12 at 8:58 a.m. at the corner of Baylis Street and State Route 104 for unlawful possession of marijuana at a traffic stop after failing to stop at a red light. Paul Derycke, 21, was arrested on Feb. 12 at 10:51 p.m. at 86 Sheldon Ave. for violating the city of Oswego’s noise ordinance. Ronald Rhoades, 43, was arrested on Feb. 13 at 9:13 p.m. at the corner of East Fifth Street and East Bridge Street for operating an uninspected taxi in the city of Oswego. Kiel Dyer, 20, was arrested on Feb. 15 at 1:01 a.m. at the corner of West Third Street and West Bridge Street for an open container violation. Thomas Femano, 22, was arrested on Feb. 15 at 1:41 a.m. at 169 W. Second St. was arrested at the Oswego police department for criminal tampering.

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Pulitzer Prize winner addresses racism

Douglas Blackmon speaks about book, encourages diversity in future

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Our weekly list of what to do in Oswego Men’s Ice Hockey vs. Plattsburgh, White Out game, Friday in the Marano Campus Center Arena at 7 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Cortland, Friday at the Max Ziel Gymnasium in Laker Hall at 5:30 p.m.

Photo provided by Office of Public Affairs Author Douglas Blackmon relates his book about African-American enslavement in the post-Civil War era to issues that are seen in cases of racial injustices today.

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To celebrate Black History Month, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Douglas Blackmon came to Oswego State, Feb. 12 to discuss his book and how it relates to today’s racial issues. Blackmon’s book, “Slavery by Another Name,” examines how African-American enslavement continued past the Civil War and into the 20th century. “We live in this time when so many things are so much better than they once were in so many ways,” Blackmon said. “Anyone who thinks the opposite is wrong, but anyone who would suggest that everything is as it should be is clearly mistaken just as much.” Blackmon said the U.S. continues to grapple with racial injustices and how people relate to each other, acknowledging the events and protests in Ferguson, Mo. and New York City in the last few months. These events

are reminders of the issues still being faced throughout the country. “We are obviously not in a post-racial time,” Blackmon said. Blackmon’s speech about his book “Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II,” was a part of Oswego State’s “Race, Place, Being” campus series. The series is a collection of semesterlong events incorporating guest speakers, performances, film screenings and other activities about topics regarding race and identity throughout the world. Its purpose is to engage the campus in today’s social issues. Justin Brantley, senior and director of multicultural affairs of the Oswego State Student Association, attended the event to meet and learn from Blackmon. “[Blackmon] shed a lot of light on things you wouldn’t read in history books,” Brantley said. The author discussed topics from slavery

to the new historical film “Selma” about the 1965 voting marches in Alabama. Students, faculty and staff filled the audience. Sophomore Imani Cruz, Blackmon’s student escort for the evening, thought the event was beneficial no matter what background an audience member had. “People of all color should take the mistakes of our past and bring them into the future, see what we did wrong and make our future better,” Cruz said. Blackmon challenged the audience to think about society and asked what kind of country they want to live in. “Pick the future you want to live in,” Blackmon said, encouraging the audience to confront today’s issues. Blackmon thinks the U.S. has a long way to go before becoming a post-racial nation. He said he understands these issues will not just go away. “We’ll be able to stop talking about [these issues] when all of us are light brown and that day will come, but not for a long time,” Blackmon said.

Rice Creek Story Hour: “Stranger in the Woods” where participants will learn about nature, Saturday at the Rice Creek Field at 11 a.m. Faculty concert by Ahreum Kim, violinist and Robert Auler, pianist, Sunday in the Sheldon Hall Ballroom at 3 p.m. Talk: ”African Americans Against the Bomb,” Monday in the Marano Campus Center Auditorium at 2 p.m.

Art exhibition: “Fantastic Architectures,” Wednesday at 186 W. First St., Oswego State Downtown at 12 p.m. French Movie:”Les Intouchables,” Thursday in the Basement of Hart Hall at 7 p.m.

“Rail Jam” winter competition fills quad

Ski club hosts event sponsored by WNYO, Zink Shirts, Monster Energy

The Oswego State Ski Club’s annual snow competition “Rail Jam” was held Feb. 14 and the winner was Marcus Piscitelli, while John Shutter and Noah Kasman took second and third, respectively. This year marked the 4th anniversary for the competition. Formerly sponsored by Red Bull, this year’s sponsors included WNYO FM, Zink T-shirts and Monster Energy. Each of the top three competitors had some aspect that set them apart. Shutter managed to damage his board during preliminaries and Kasman was filming heats for the club when he was not taking runs himself. Piscitelli strapped on his skis for just the second time of the season. Response from entrants was overwhelmingly positive, despite having only 18 participants. “It was a lot of fun, really great to get everyone out here,” Kasman said. “Thanks to WNYO,

Zink and Monster.” The entries featured a healthy variety of firsttimers and veterans. Piscitelli was new to the event, while both Shutter and Kasman were well acquainted with Rail Jam from earlier experience. “Once everyone is throwing down and feeding off of each other you can go with it,” said club Vice-President, and competitor, Brandon Maxwell. Maxwell would end up continuing to the final, but could not secure a top spot. Despite having a multitude of wipeouts on the hill, the event has had little injuries to speak of in its four years. “It looks close,” said SAVAC member Quentin Mariano. “It’s also that fine line of people being like, ‘I’m OK, I do not want to be a wuss and go over.’ ” Eric Randall, the club president, noted the preparation period was one thing that could have been improved. “We should have started preparing for this before winter break, by getting the groundscrew orders and whatnot,” Randall said. “We started like the first week we got back, put in a

request for [grounds-crew].” Another area that could have used the most improvement was the advertisement of the event. In previous years, there were flyers plastered throughout campus so the student body was aware. This year, however, there was minimal marketing and most in attendance knew someone taking part. “I did not even know there was an event until I passed by the quad,” said student Patrick Donovan. Many students later said they did not hear anything about it because there was so little hype around campus. It is hoped by some that these solutions can be applied and will keep with the positive precedent established.

The Student Association held its third meeting of the semester 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 approved. There were three guests to the senate. Kimberlyn Bailey, the president of the philosophy club, requested money from the senate to fund a trip for 15 students on April 8. This request included travel and dinner expenses for $574. Sen. Alex George volunteered to write up a bill for the proposal. Reid Adler, the vice president of the Oswego State men’s rugby club, requested money from SA for their tournament travel fees for this semester. Last semester, the

men’s rugby team competed at nationals and had to cut into their budget from this semester to participate. Since they have already used that money, they are short on funds for travel for this semester and requested $1,443 in order to compete in future tournaments. Sen. Tyler Jodeit volunteered to write up the bill for the proposal. Melanie Hoffman and Ashley Darling, representatives from the Oswego State chapter of Active Minds, a non-profit organization that empowers students to speak easily about mental health, presented to the senate on an upcoming campus event. They requested about $3,000 in order to bring the tour, Send Silence Packing to the Oswego State campus on April 24. This event displays 1,100 backpacks that represent victims

lost to suicide and has had an impact in the past. One of the senators will write the bill for a proposal for next meeting. There was no public comment. In executive orders, SA President Tucker Sholtes said the spring concert contract was not able to be approved Monday because of the holiday, but they should be able to announce the artist who will be performing by next week. Sholtes also mentioned that he is working on a town-hall style meeting inviting the whole campus to voice concerns or ask questions to SA and Oswego State President Deborah Stanley in the future. Jillian Kranz, president of the senate and vice president of SA, emphasized her desire to change the timeline of bill pro-

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Brianna Messina| The Oswegonian One of the participants competed against 17 others on the course designed by the ski club in the quad.

Brianna Messina | The Oswegonian Students support Oswego State ski club by participating in the 4th anniversary of the competition Feb.14.

posals. She asked the senate to have the bill proposals done and emailed to her on Friday so the Finance Committee can discuss the proposals before the SA meeting so that the senate would be able to bring it to a vote at that meeting. Kranz also announced that the positions of Solicitor General and the Attorney General are open for anyone who is interested. Elena Sanchez-Freeman, the director of finance, reminded the senate that all clubs next semester must submit their budget by Friday. Ryan Hopf, chief of staff, presented the design for the new SA apparel featuring sweatshirts, half-zip sweatshirts, T-shirts and polo shirts. There were no hall council reports.

In special orders, DECA requested $750 from SA to attend a Pittsburgh Conference. This includes $100 for an entry fee and $650 for travel. This bill was put to vote and passed by general consent. In general orders, the Students for Global Change requested $263 in order to hold their dodgeball tournament and benefit for the Big Cat Sanctuary on April 24. The bill was put to a vote and was passed by general consent. New legislation was presented. The National Broadcasting Society National Convention bill requested $3,120 to attend the conference in Atlanta. This bill was moved to the Finance Committee. SA meets every Tuseday at 6 p.m. in Lanigan 102. All meetings are open to the public.

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Founding SCMA dean to retire this spring Pretzat aims to use teaching experience to help replace Fritz Messere DEAN from COVER director of choral activities and currently teaches the intermediate melodic course, Music Theory 200-201. Raised in the suburban town of Hartsdale, N.Y., Pretzat was surrounded by professional musicians. Her mother, a professional vocalist for The New York City Opera House, inspired 10-year-old Pretzat to engage in musical pursuits. “I made my operatic debut on that stage when I was 10,” Pretzat said. “I sang, played piano, pipe organ and flute all through school. I had the opportunity to study choral conducting as an undergraduate and that became my passion.” Pretzat’s formative years were spent at Smith College in Northampton, Mass., where she attained a bachelor’s degree. Later in her academic career, Pretzat pursued a master ‘s in music from the University of Michigan and a doctorate in musical arts in choral conducting from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati, according to the Office of Public Affairs. “I look forward to working every day because I get to work with bright students and colleagues,” Pretzat said. “I have always been energized by being part of a community of lifelong learners. I loved the college atmosphere so much that I really never left.” As a leader in Oswego State’s School of Communication, Media and the Arts, Pretzat orchestrates an endearment for academia through a plethora of leadership positions. In 2012, she co-chaired the Middle States accreditation review for Oswego State. In 20102011, she created the school’s Adopt-a-School program and led the development of a new interdisciplinary minor. For six years, Pretzat chaired Oswego State’s music department. “I have gotten great joy from opening up new worlds for my students,” Pretzat said.“The best part about working at Oswego is that I have always been supported here to follow my dreams and try new things. No one ever threw barriers in my way. I have been allowed to think big and offer my students opportunities they might not have thought possible.” Before his imminent retirement, Fritz

David Armelino | The Oswegonian Current dean Fritz Messere plans to continue work on the Tyler Hall renovations and activities after his retirement.

Messere, the founding and current dean of The School of Communication, Media and the Arts explained that he is proud of his colleague. Through the excellence shown in Pretzat’s previous work, Messere is confident she will concentrate on the systemic growth of the discipline. “I have worked closely with Julie for many years,” Messere said. “She will make a terrific dean. Julie is caring, smart and knows how to get things done. She has a great sense of what students want and need, so I think this will be a great time for SCMA.” In his retreat from the school, Messere, who has fostered the academic success of students for over a decade, hopes to explore a world outside the classroom. “I want to do more travel photography and more traveling to the great national parks,” Messere said. “I plan to continue to work on the Tyler [Hall] renovations and stay connected with all of the great activities in SCMA like Media Summit.”

While Messere engages in leisure activities off campus, Pretzat, as the new dean, is eager to advocate for the educational opportunities of students throughout the college community. “I am really excited about the possibilities of our School of Communication, Media and the Arts,” Pretzat said. “There are so many interesting connections we can make between our disciplines and others across campus.” During the 2015-2016 academic year, in her position as an academic administrator, Pretzat explained that she will offer both students and faculty the tools needed to achieve academic prosperity. “As dean, I will work more with program development, faculty and staff management and finding ways to support my colleagues in their work, scholarship and teaching,” Pretzat said.”My job is to make their work meaningful so students can get the very best from them.” Pretzat’s designation as the new dean becomes effective on July 1.

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“Right now, for the task force, we have six or seven people county-wide. If we could get some help and double the people, we could double the impact,” Moody said. Moody added that Katko and the rest of Congress could probably help best by dealing with the crisis on an international scale. “The trade in central Asia of opiate has increased recently,” Moody said. Opium poppy is used to make heroin. According to a 2012 assessment by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the volume of opiate trade between Afghanistan and other countries in western and central Asia has risen continuously since 2004, with the exception of a small slump in 2009. The total volume of Afghan imports and exports within the region have more than tripled between 2004 and 2010. The war on heroin is reaching beyond the 24th district. It has grown to become a statewide issue and Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the same day of Katko’s press conference the next phase in the state’s #CombatHeroin and Prescription Drug Abuse awareness campaign. The campaign includes messages on billboards, posters, online advertisements, social media and commercials that will be aired across the state over a four-week period. “Our efforts to fight heroin and prescription drug abuse are raising awareness and helping to save lives in communities across New York,” the governor said. “Heroin addiction can often start with other forms of drug use – and with this next phase of the Combat Heroin campaign, we are working to break this cycle of abuse before it starts.” Katko said on Tuesday that he will report regularly on the progress of the heroin issue and other issues he addressed last Tuesday as the conversations on them continue.

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e ePREGNANCIES from COVER e t really scared and don’t know who to talk to. - You’re meant to feel ashamed if it happens.” Although the issue of pregnancy isn’t com- monly addressed at Oswego State, 80 percent l of females in college are sexually active and not d trying to become pregnant, according to the National Center for Biotechnology Information. A lot of students have known someone or d have been personally affected themselves by s an unplanned pregnancy. Zachary Logue, a - junior business administration major, had a f friend who had an abortion in college. “Everyone makes mistakes in life,” he said. e g “The great thing about America is that everyone has their own choice what they want to do.” Logue said he hasn’t seen much infort e mation about pregnancy around Oswego y State’s campus. “That’s kind of a crappy thing because if a girl gets pregnant on campus, maybe you should have a support system for her

instead of making her deal with it on her own,” Logue said. Many women who become pregnant unexpectedly feel that obtaining an abortion is their only option while in college. According to the Guttmacher Institute, 40 percent of women who have abortions are college-aged. “I think it’s good that there is an option,” said Oswego State junior Tisaru Perera. “But if you got pregnant, there’s no looking back. You shouldn’t think about yourself now, it’s all about the baby. If you know that you’re pregnant, you should give up everything. It’s going to be a tough life, but you have to deal with it.” Although there is a lot of information available on campus about “safe sex,” many students believe it just won’t happen to them. “I’ve had pregnancy scares at least three times,” said junior Snowitta Anaston. “Afterward, I always think that I should use protection next time, but I don’t.” Female students aren’t the only ones affected by pregnancy in college. “To a lot of guys it’s funny,” said James

Trimm, a sophomore meteorology student. “They talk to their friends and say, ‘I almost knocked up this one girl.’” Trimm added that the topic is taboo among college students and his peers don’t really know how to handle it. There are programs available in Oswego to help college students who become pregnant. The Pregnancy Care Center of Oswego aims to “promote a culture of life in our community.” It offers free pregnancy tests, parenting classes, education and support and necessary items such as diapers and baby clothes, according to director Jill Pelkey. “We do get a number of girls here from the college,” Pelkey said. “The girls come in, get a cup of tea, and take a pregnancy test. They talk about their results and options with a counselor.” The Pregnancy Care Center wants to reach out to women facing a tough decision. “We’re here to help and you’re never alone,” Pelkey said. “We’re here to offer as much support and love and anything else that you need.” Liz Burns, director of Student Health Services at Mary Walker Health Center, said the health cen-

ter on campus offers free pregnancy tests and they typically give out one to three tests per month. “The student could be seen during walkins 8:30 to 10:30 or make an appointment,” Burns said. “The nurse practitioner would go over the result and ask the student what their plan is. Students concerned about pregnancy can always come to the health center and we will do testing and assist them according to their choice.” Child care is also available at a very affordable rate for college students. The Children’s Center of Oswego was founded in 1970 and offers child care and a preschool program. This day care is available to children of faculty, students and community members. Kathleen Lee, the director of the program, said that students who are parents seem to do very well with balancing children and college responsibilities. Lee said many students bring their children to the day care center as it is inexpensive and very convenient. Students should be aware of their legal rights when they become pregnant as well. Title IX allows them to continue with their classes

and extracurricular activities and to be provided with “reasonable adjustments,” which are necessary because of the pregnancy. Title IX also protects students from harassment related to their pregnancy. This includes jokes or sexual comments, names, rumors and gestures. “We would assist a student with requesting extensions on assignments, making up missed work, etc,” Lisa Evaneski, the associate dean of students and Title IX Coordinator for Oswego State, said. “The guidance we received from our General Counsel’s office clarifies ‘whenever the class work is of a type that it can be completed at a later date—such as papers, quizzes, tests, and even presentations—that option must be made available to the student.’” Still, some students would like to see this issue addressed more and the resources they have more accessible. “I’m surprised by how much this isn’t brought up in college, because it totally happens,” Trimm said. “It’s all about being a human being.”

EPA recommends closing superfund site

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Fulton Terminals location could be removed from nation’s registry

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Seamus Lyman Editor-in-Chief slyman@oswegonian.com The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to remove an Oswego County superfund location from its national registry. The Fulton Terminals Superfund site is located about 10 miles south of the city of Oswego on State Route 104 and is bordered to the south by Shaw Street. The 1.5-acre parcel of land was placed on the National Priorities List in 1983, according to the Third Five-Year Review Report for the site by the EPA from May 2014. The site is located approximately 50 feet from the Oswego River. “The type of contamination that was addressed at the site over the long term was in two media, one was soil and the other one was groundwater,” said Elias Rodriguez, a public information officer for the EPA. “The groundwater remedy is totally complete, that soil was remediated and is OK essentially for unlimited use.” The report states that the land was used by Fulton Terminals Inc. from 1972 to 1977 “as a staging and storage area for solvents and other materials that were scheduled for incineration at the Pollution Abatement Services facility located in Oswego, N.Y.” Prior to that, the

site was used from 1936 to 1960 to manufacture roofing materials. This manufacturing process required oil to be stored underground in tanks. Both of these left the site contaminated. The EPA has proposed all of the land, except for about 50 feet of land between the site and the river, to be removed from the Superfund list. “When we have groundwater contamination, the plume is in the aquifer and depending on the size of the plume and depending on the contaminates, it can take decades to fully get to what we call our remedial objectives, which in simple terms is our cleanup goals,” Rodriguez said. Wells at the site monitor groundwater pollution, which helps the EPA evaluate the status of the site in the cleanup process. “We have different monitoring wells to test the water and see if it’s meeting our cleanup goals and in the case of this site all of the wells are fine except for one, which had one sample that came back, according to the project manager, marginally above the cleanup level that we want to see,” Rodriguez said. “For that technicality we can’t propose the entire site for delisting, we can propose the whole site except for this one narrow area, which I understand is about 50 feet.” The goals established by the EPA to clean the site were to prevent contact with contaminated soil; to prevent migration of contaminated soil via surface water runoff and erosion; to ensure pro-

tection of groundwater and surface water from the continued release of contaminants from soils and to restore groundwater to levels consistent with state and federal water quality standards. According to the report, the remediation of the soil was completed in 1996 while the completion of the groundwater remediation was in 1997. “Essentially the remedy that was selected for the site was completed in 1997, a significant amount of time ago,” Rodriguez said. He added that the soil at the site was excavated and treated and areas were backfilled with clean soil and a pump and treat system was put in place to treat the groundwater. The proposal to delist the site is posted on the website of the U.S. Office of the Federal Register where it will remain open for public comment until March 6. If there are any comments received that impact the EPA’s decision to remove the Fulton Terminals site from the list then they will review the case, otherwise it will become effective on April 6. “Millions of gallons of contaminated waste oil and sludge were stored at this location for years,” Administrator of EPA Region 2 Judith Enck said. “As a result of the EPA’s cleanup work, the risks to people’s health have been virtually eliminated.” Once cleanup is all set and done, the city of Fulton would like to develop the site for use.

UP could not be reached for comment at the time of publication and the Office of Public Affairs did not have any additional information on either case. In the 2014 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report published by UP, in compliance with federal regulations, there were four reported incidents of forcible sexual offenses. This is down from six in 2012 and five in 2011. According to the 2014-2015 Oswego State Student Handbook, students accused of criminal violations, including sexual assaults, are subject to disciplinary action by the university. Oswego State President Deborah Stanley sent an email to the student body on Sept. 8 condemning sexual assault. “Our college has zero tolerance for sexual assault. We know that colleges, including SUNY Oswego, are not immune from this vicious crime, but we are committed to ensuring that our students are safe and that the campus is a welcoming and nurturing place where all can pursue an education, Stanley wrote. Sexual assault is any unwanted sexual contact. We take immediate and determined action when

we learn of any violation of this nature. We investigate all reports, whether or not a formal complaint has been filed. Any person or any organization found culpable in a sexual assault will not remain a member of our college community.” On Jan. 27, Stanley sent an email to the student body sharing the “Sexual Violence Victim/Survivor Bill of Rights” with students. No email was sent to the student body notifying them of the arrest or the second incident. This follows school policy, according to Blissert. “The college issues notices to the college community when a specific threat is ongoing,” Blissert said in an email. “If there were an assault and the assailant was unknown, at large and still considered to be a serious threat to people’s safety, the college would issue an alert. The college issues notices to the college community about more generic threats − sexual assault, discrimination, hazardous lakeshore conditions, flu, etc. − periodically as deemed relevant.” Blissert added that police matters are reported in their blotter online and biweekly in the Campus Update’s Police Report and that when UP makes felony arrests, local media are notified.

1st annual Mardi Gras event held in Marano Campus Center

Campus Life, ResLife bring New Orleans-style music, food to Oswego State students in celebration of holiday Gabriela Pond Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com Oswego State’s Campus Life hosted its very first “Mardi Gras: Bringing N’awlins to New York” last Tuesday. The event was sponsored by multiple organizations, including Campus Life, Student Association Programming Board, Student Association, Residence Life and Housing and Auxiliary Services. The activity court and the convocation hall, in the Marano Campus Center were beautifully decorated with Mardi Gras-themed, hand-drawn designs. “The idea came from Earnest Washington,” said Katherine Burrow, community development specialist of Residence Life and Housing. “Earnest Washington is the interim director of Campus Life here at SUNY Oswego. He’s from the South, not Louisiana, necessarily, but he is the closest out of probably all of us [Oswego State staff members], when it comes to familiarity with New Orleans culture. This is the first year that we are hosting this event and it looks like it is definitely a good turn out.” There were yellow, purple and green balloons tied to the tables, railing in upper level of the convocation hall and the stairs. In the activity court, the tables were covered with yellow, green and purple table cloths. On the side, there was a table set with a bowl of Sazerac, a traditional Mardi Gras cocktail. Throughout

Arielle Schunk | The Oswegonian Many students attended the first event of its kind last Tuesday. They were treated to various decorations, music and dancing and dishes to feed those who came.

the event, Auxiliary Services offered samples of traditional Mardi Gras dishes. “The reason I chose to attend this event was because it sounded like a lot of fun and figured there might be a lot of people attending and I was definitely right,” said Samantha Wheeler, an Oswego State student. “In the middle of the week and the middle of the academic semester, it is great to have the option

to attend a campus-wide event, conveniently located in the Campus Center Food Court, where students, such as I, can relax.” The first food that was served was Crayfish Ragout which is fried crawfish, coated with a light, spicy sauce. The second food that was served was red beans and rice, with the third dish being Muffuletta, a round sesame sandwich containing olive salad mortadella,

salami, mozzarella, ham and provolone. “The most challenging thing about hosting this event was getting everyone interested in a Southern classic tradition,” said Darlynda Brownlee, a graduate assistant at The Point. “Even though Mardi Gras is so wellknown to be celebrated in New Orleans, it is actually observed all over the world, so, the fact that it has been brought to the SUNY

Oswego community was an amazing idea for an event.” On the other side of the activity court, from where the tables were set up, DJ MERC was stationed, where he played hip-hop, pop, techno and jazz and upon request by a couple of attendees, contemporary American folk line dances with called instructions “The Cha Cha Slide,” “The Cupid Shuffle.” Next to where DJ MERC was stationed, there was a large table, where a King Cake made of a cinnamon-filled dough in the shape of a hollow circle, with a glazed topping and sprinkled with colored sugar was stationed. “So many people warned me about the months of February and March here in Oswego, NY,” Washington said. “I was told those months are very depressing not only for students but for the entire Oswego community. I was told the weather was brutal and relentless during those months. I immediately began to think of ways to lift the spirits of our students at SUNY Oswego during this troubled time. After multiple conversations with multiple students, staff and student organizations, I decided to push forward with the first ever Mardi Gras Celebration at SUNY Oswego. I knew this event could be an event to bring out students and friends. I knew this event had the potential to grow into something extremely nice and possibly a tradition here at SUNY Oswego. After last night’s turn out, I am overjoyed this event took place and thankful for all entities who helped make Mardi Gras 2015 a success.”

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Laker Ledger: Big game carries playoff implications

Rivalry rooted in traditon, intensity Men's ice hockey feud enters 35th season as White Out game prepares for its 12th installment Andrew Pugliese Sports Editor apugliese@oswegonian.com Monday afternoon, Oswego State returned to the top of Div. III men’s ice hockey for the first time in 116 weeks. The Lakers have one more test standing in their way to pass in order to end the regular season as No. 1 in the nation: win White Out. Oswego State has not skipped a beat since the graduation of the class of 2013. It has remained in USCHO.com’s top 15 polls, been to an NCAA Frozen Four and won a SUNYAC title. This week, the new players return to a pinnacle their predecessors were all too familiar with. They are No. 1 in the nation, as well as the SUNYAC. This season, as perennial giants such as St. Norbert College, Norwich University and University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point have struggled, the Lakers have only continued to grow stronger. Road victories over the College at Brockport and SUNY Geneseo last weekend avenged the only two blemishes on the team’s otherwise perfect conference record. Oswego State has earned the chance to enter the SUNYAC postseason with its sights set on securing the overall No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament. That being said, a loss on Friday and the road to Minneapolis becomes much harder. It would more than likely mean having to go through Plattsburgh to earn the SUNYAC’s automatic NCAA bid, and if the Lakers do not win that game, an at-large berth would be in jeopardy. If they even get the at-large, their road to the Frozen Four would certainly contain one, if not two, road games instead of what now looks like one home game before the national semifinals. The two regular season games between the Lakers and Cardinals are the only games against a ranked team the Lakers have all season. Victories in these games are a necessity to boost the team’s résumé for the NCAA committee. A win on Friday and an assumed victory on Saturday over SUNY Potsdam gives Oswego State a home-ice advantage through the SUNYAC playoffs. Those circumstances give the team a clear path to a third-straight conference tournament title and the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA tournament, which includes a bye to a home game in the national quarterfinals. If such is the case, the Lakers will certainly be one of the four teams making the trip to Minneapolis to play for the national championship. Once in Minneapolis, this year’s team has arguably the best chance of bringing home the national title of any Laker team in the last six years. With unmatched scoring depth, top-tier goaltending, solid special teams and an uncharacteristic toughness, the 2014-2015 Oswego State men’s ice hockey team has a serious edge to go with all its personnel advantages that makes it extremely dangerous, especially in a weaker NCAA tournament field like the one currently forming. First things first, it’s Rivalry Night. It’s two of the best programs in Div. III history. It’s the biggest game of the season. It’s Oswego State. It’s SUNY Plattsburgh. It’s White Out.

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hirty-five seasons ago, a concern about Oswego State’s commitment to its men’s ice hockey program pushed Herb Hammond to leave the shores of Lake Ontario for the North Country. His decision has ignited one of the most storied rivalries in Div. III sports. In 1964, George Crowe started the men’s ice hockey program at Oswego State at the club level. Within two years, he moved the program to Div. III and then passed the reins over to Hammond before the 1968-1969 season. It was another seven seasons before John Corker started the men’s ice hockey program at SUNY Plattsburgh. Corker was at the helm of the Cardinals for just one season before Lou Frigon took over as head coach. Although the Lakers had been around for nearly a decade before SUNY Plattsburgh formed its team, Frigon led his team to two SUNYAC regular season titles before Oswego State even secured its first. In fact, Frigon took SUNY Plattsburgh from 9-14 during his first season to a combined record of 44-7 during the next two, when the team won the conference each year. The Lakers and Cardinals did not battle during SUNY Plattsburgh’s inaugural season of 1975-1976, but they played three times the next season as Oswego State took all three games. SUNY Plattsburgh responded, winning the next four straight over the next two seasons. According to current Laker head coach Ed Gosek, the rivalry between the two sides began to form in the last two seasons with Frigon coaching SUNY Plattsburgh and Hammond coaching Oswego State. However, Hammond’s departure from Oswego, and where he chose to land, is where Gosek marks the rivalry’s true beginning. “It seemed to get more intense when coach Hammond left here to go to Plattsburgh when he wasn’t happy with our administration here,” Gosek said. “At that time, he felt there was no plan in place to fix up Romney or do any type of renovations. He really didn’t know at the time if the commitment was for the program. You can’t blame him for leaving, but people thought he probably could have gone anywhere else. When he went to Plattsburgh, it just added fuel to the fire.” During Hammond’s three seasons as head coach of the Cardinals, he went 5-3 against the Lakers and his successor Don Unger. The two teams split their postseason matchups with SUNY Plattsburgh winning the 1981 ECAC title and Oswego State winning the ECAC title in 1983. That being said, Hammond ended up enjoying na-

Former Laker head Unger recalls his predecessor leaving Sam Watkins Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com Men’s ice hockey has deep roots at Oswego State. As the Lakers and the SUNY Plattsburgh Cardinals get set to face off for the 114th time on Friday, it’s time to revisit the decades-old rivalry and reflect on those who contributed to making it one of the most glorified in Div. III ice hockey. Don Unger is arguably as responsible for the growth of the Laker men’s ice hockey program, and the growth of this rivalry, as anyone. With more wins and games coached than any other coach in Oswego State history, Unger’s legacy and reputation is still felt by all those who pass through the doors of the Laker locker room.

Unger had a large role in the development of the Oswego State- SUNY Plattsburgh rivalry, in his 16 years as head coach. “It’s been a tremendous series over the years,” Unger said. “It’s great to see the program continue to be strong, classy and highly rated, both hockey-wise and in the way they handle everything.” Unger had his fair share o f rivalry memories over the years, but was able to

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tional success in Plattsburgh, which he never had in Oswego. The Cardinals went to back-to-back NCAA Frozen Fours in their first two seasons under Hammond. They were defeated in the national championship each time. With Oswego State, he won only a single SUNYAC regular season title in his final season of 1979-1980. When Hammond arrived at SUNY Plattsburgh, he hired former Montreal Canadien and Stanley Cup champion Jacques Lemaire as his assistant coach. Lemaire’s Montreal connection, on top of the university’s proximity to the Canadian city, helped the duo recruit very well in the area. “The early on rivalry, they were starting to get it going,” Gosek said. “They were making a commitment to the program. It was right at that time where Herbie going there and the field house [Stafford] was built before for international world ice hockey exhibitions. S o , they h a d a nice n e w arena, the proximity to Montreal, they had a lot of kids from Montreal at that point. Then, Herbie bringing in Jacques

Lemaire as an assistant, which helped them recruit in and around Montrealarea. So, I’d say, that’s what really had them taking off, and they haven’t really been down since.” Around that time, Gosek also went with his brother to see the Lakers and Cardinals faceoff in Plattsburgh. He remembered a lot of talent on each side and a lot of scoring. “They were skilled,” Gosek said. “It was not a physical game, you could say they were battled, but it was freewheeling. You wouldn’t want to be a goalie. I don’t think it was until [Tony Strack] was there that they changed and were more responsible defensively. But it was runand-gun hockey and that’s why the fans liked it. There were three or four goals every period. From a fan’s standpoint, it was fun to watch. There wasn’t a lot of commitment to defense or D-zone coverage, boring trapping or anything else. Plattsburgh was a fast, skilled team. Oswego was a fast, skilled team.” After the 1982-1983 season, Hammond left SUNY Plattsburgh to take the head coaching job at Div. I Brown University, where he would finish his head coaching carrer before becoming an NHL scout. The following season, Doug Kacharvich became head coach and led the Cardinals to their first sub-.500 season in seven years. Steve Hoar swiftly replaced him. Steve Levy, former men’s ice hockey writer for The Oswegonian and play-by-play commentator for campus radio, was also a student at Oswego State at the time. “That’s our North Carolina and Duke,” Levy said. “That’s our Michigan and Ohio State football game. It’s

the biggest rivalry we had in Oswego. I think they’d [Plattsburgh] say that it was as well. I think other teams around the SUNYAC would say it was the best too. We both had the best of the best.” Levy traveled with the team on its bus in those days and recalled the experiences of games both at Romney Field House in Oswego and Ronald B. Stafford Ice Arena in Plattsburgh. “It was ferocious on the ice,” Levy said. “It was ferocious in the stands too. When you go to these games you see a smattering of opponent fans in [Romney]. I don’t remember ever seeing a Cardinal fan in Romney Field House. I remember seeing some Oswego fans in Plattsburgh, but it was rare. Romney was so different. I remember their arena felt like an NHL arena by comparison. It’s probably what the Marano Campus Center feels like to opposing teams now.” Levy spent his four years watching Laker home games in Romney Field House and always believed it was an upper hand like no other. “Romney was unbelievable homeice advantage,” Levy said. “Both teams’ locker rooms were in the same corner so they came on the ice in the same exact spot. So the officials and the cops in the corner trying to keep the fans from going crazy, they really try to keep the teams separate but invariably someone would say something to someone and there’d be a hack and a lack when the teams were coming off the ice or on the ice to start a period or when a game was over.” Levy has been to the new arena on campus several times, but still believes Romney was a very unique place all its own.

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Oswego State for North Country sparking legendary feud

single out one specific memory as his favorite. “When we won the 1983 ECAC West Championship against Plattsburgh, we were actually down 3-6 entering the third period, and we exploded and came back to w i n the game, 9-6,” Unger said. “That would have to be t h e most memorable.” U n g e r ’ s presence still echoes off the ice, through the

Taylor Clock | The Oswegonian Former head coah of the Oswego State men's ice hockey team Don Unger skates during an alumni game.

voice of his former player, Ed Gosek. Gosek, who is in his 12th year as the Laker men’s coach, played under Unger in high school, college and served as his assistant coach for a number of years. “Eddy [Gosek] has done a great job with the program,” Unger said. “To see the rivalry go from when Herb Hammond went to Plattsburgh, when the rivalry really intensified, to now, is fantastic. Eddy is doing a better job than we were in beating them, and it’s really been a tremendous rivalry.” Unger never had any doubt that Gosek would develop into the coach he has become today. “There was no question that Eddy was capable,” Unger said. “He’s extremely ded-

icated, and although the ways of coaching have advanced a lot with technology, Eddy has always been one step ahead of the game.” Although Unger has stepped away from the rink as a coach, the game of hockey remains as big of a factor in his life as ever. “I still skate three days a week,” Unger said. “I’m always around the game. Whatever I can do to stay involved with hockey is great.” Although a coaching reunion between Gosek and Unger may not be in the direct future, Unger is never far away from the game of hockey. As the Lakers and Cardinals get set to renew their rivalry on Friday, the lessons and heritage created by Unger still remain. With every goal scored, and with every ring of "Heave Away," Unger’s heart still belongs to Oswego State.

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Quote of the Week That's our North Carolina and Duke. That's our Michigan and Ohio State football game. It's the biggest rivalry we had in Oswego. - Steve Levy '87, ESPN Sportscenter Anchor, on White Out

THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2015

Cardinals unable to decode 'Z,' Class of 2017

Second-year players led by standout goaltender look to use success in North Country to pick up first career White Out victory Matthew Moran Asst. Sports Editor mmoran@oswegonian.com On Dec. 6, 2013, men’s ice hockey sophomore goaltender Matt Zawadzki, in only his fourth career start and third time playing in the then-Campus Center Arena, put up an impressive performance against the No. 1-ranked SUNY Plattsburgh Cardinals in front of a White Out crowd. Now coming into his second White Out game, things are different for Zawadzki and this Laker team. Zawadzki has built up the reputation as one of the best goalies in the SUNYAC conference, and perhaps in the nation, after leading the team to the Frozen Four in his first year, and now to the Lakers being atop the conference standings entering this weekend as well as being ranked No. 1 in the USCHO poll. The only thing between the Lakers and home ice advantage through the SUNYAC playoffs is the Cardinals, who are currently one point behind with two games remaining. Zawadzki, who is presumed to be in between the pipes, will be facing the Cardinals for the fifth time in his career. Overall he has a 3-0-1 record with a .959 save percentage, and a 1.39 goals against average. It is hard to understand why Zawadzki seems to put up his best when Oswego State and SUNY Plattsburgh face off. But with the games being so important for both teams, it seems to be more of a fact that the Laker goalie just enjoys playing in the crucial ones. “I love to play in the big games,” Zawadzki said. “I’m fortunate enough that coach has picked me for those big games, fortunate enough I have a good team in front of me that helps me out. When Zawadzki first played the Cardinals, getting the nod did not come easy. He battled for the starting job with then-sophomore Justin Gilbert, the only returning

goalie from the previous year, but after some impressive games, he stepped into the spotlight and shone, making 35 saves, the second most he has made as a Laker, including some incredible ones that kept the Cardinals at bay, in a 3-3 tie. Graduate assistant coach Kyle Laughlin, who is in his second year working with the team and this year works hands-on with the goalies, said how being put into that situation as a freshman is not easy, but as he has seen Zawadzki grow as a goaltender in the last two years, he has seen him bring on this special mentality. “Any champion wants to embrace the moment of pressure, there’s a lot of pressure in every game, but there’s a lot in the Plattsburgh game too,” Laughlin said. “So when you can embrace that, and not only just weather it, but thrive on it, I think that’s when you develop the champion mentality and that’s when some special things can happen.” Those special things continued to occur as the season rolled on, especially toward the end where Zawadzki came in off the bench in the final regular season game at Plattsburgh and delivered a 22-save shutout over 30 minutes of play. Zawadzki and the Lakers then went on to win five more games in a row in the playoffs, including another win over Plattsburgh in the SUNYAC semifinal, that took them to their fifth-straight Frozen Four. It is those past results Zawadzki said that brings confidence to himself and that transfers over to the rest of the team’s play because of how well he plays. Whether it is the offense and top goal scorer sophomore Shawn Hulshof or the defense, with top defensemen pair in sophomore Chris Raguseo and senior Mike Wills, they all agree how he steps up, whether it is one of his many acrobatic saves or holding it down when it counts. His impact is huge. “When it comes to crunch and we’re not doing what we can on the ice, he just comes up huge for us,” Wills said.

“He makes the saves when he needs to make them. We love having him back there supporting us, and we want to raise our game to ultimately help him out,” Raguseo said. Another reason about the continued success into this year, as said by many of the players, has been the chemistry developing. With a big freshman class, and some transfers that came over last year, much of this team has been working together for almost two seasons now and things are starting to really click. “We’ve all grown to have great chemistry and having them in front of me keeps me calm and helps my confidence, and helps me play my best. When I’m playing my best that’s giving them confidence,” Zawadzki said. “It’s a great chemistry, and we really are molding well as a team, and I think it will show Friday night.” Now coming into this matchup, as stated, the Lakers are No. 1 in the nation, with this being the first time since Nov. 26, 2012. This is also the first time all season the Lakers are in first place in the conference, leading to the possibility that this will be the first time Oswego State is not considered the underdog going into the rivalry matchup in the last two years. The Lakers are not dwelling too much on this accolade and are more focused on the task at hand. “We worked all season as far as we did to become No. 1 so we want to stay there,” Hulshof said. “We’re not going to take these guys lightly at all.” “This time we’re expected to win. There’s no ifs, ands or buts. [The] guys are ready. We want to draw first blood, score a couple and just put the crowd in it first,” Wills said. From the other side of the perspective, the Cardinals are coming into this game on a three-game winning streak with transfer sophomore goaltender Brady Rouleau pitching three straight shutouts. But when Rouleau took on the Lakers in December, he allowed

David Armelino | The Oswegonian Sophomore defenseman Chris Raguseo (taking the shot) is looking to perform well in his first time playing in front of an Oswego White Out crowd.

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two goals and was pulled from the crease after just over 22 minutes of play. With the great track record Zawadzki has had against SUNY Plattsburgh, Cardinals senior Mark Constantine said when going up against a goaltender that has been hot like Zawadzki has, it is going to be difficult. But he believes their “team play” mentality can rise to the occasion. “All four lines are dangerous for us, it’s not one guy or one line that does it all but all four lines can go out there and play the same amount of time and get the same thing done,” Constantine said. Constantine and Cardinals head coach Bob Emery both agree that one thing that won’t be a problem is getting excited for the game, with having a roster full of players that have played in many Laker-Cardinals matchups. Constantine, who has played in 10 LakerCardinal matchups, the most of anyone on either side of these current teams, has tallied two goals and three assists against the Lakers. Players like him will definitely keep the Lakers aware while the Cardinals are on the attack. “It’s almost like a chess game. Any given night anyone can put the puck into the back of the net, whether you’re in the right position or not. With us, we just need to play simple and shut them down,” Wills said. While on the other side, Oswego State is full of young players with a total of 16 appearing in their first White Out game last year, Many of the players, including Zawadzki, know that though they have gone up to Plattsburgh and beaten them three times in a row, they still have a chip on their shoulders, as they look to secure their first home victory against the Cardinals. A key factor in the game will be the penalty kill for the Lakers, as of the five goals Zawadzki has allowed the Cardinals, three have come on the man advantage. However, Zawadzki has total faith in the guys around him when they are put in that situation. “I think our penalty kill has been tops in the country the last few weeks. We keep that going then we should be able to handle their power play pretty well,” Zawadzki said.

Calling the penalty kill unit top in the country is not too far off as the Lakers have killed off their last 11 penalties. Emery believes having to take down this penalty kill unit, which has been highly efficient as of late, will be important as goals will be hard to come by. “No matter who you’re playing against, you have to take advantage of your opportunities,” Emery said. “A game like this is going to be a lot of goals that are going to be scored by mistakes or mental mistakes.” Wills and Raguseo, who both play on the penalty kill, believe their forecheck and the ability to block shots will be the key factor in not letting the Cardinals score on those opportunities. With all of the many factors that will go into this game, the atmosphere and experience are some things that could trump all. For the players who played in their first White Out game last year, it is one thing to hear about the rivalry and history of Oswego State versus SUNY Plattsburgh, but it is another thing to actually be on the ice for it. Wills knows this all too well as he recalled his first experience of the rivalry in the game last year in Oswego, where he scored his first-ever collegiate goal. Now he sees his defensemen pair linemate in Raguseo, playing in his first game and he’s excited to see him be a part of something that is bigger than them. When asked about how he will prepare for this game, Raguseo talked about getting ready for a big game as this, you have to go back on past experiences. “You just remember back your first game in the Campus Center and you just channel that energy, you just have a good mindset that these people are here to watch you play your best, and in a game like this, that’s what everyone is going to bring, and that’s going to make for a great game,” Raguseo said. The past experience that Zawadzki and the rest of the team have will be key in remembering not to let the moment become too big for them. But if history repeats itself, Zawadzki will be as good as he always is, if not better, when the puck drops Friday night.

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Friday night marks milestone for newcomers, four-year veterans playing in front of capacity White Out crowd Seamus Lyman Editor-in-Chief slyman@oswegonian.com Oswego State’s White Out game against SUNY Plattsburgh for men’s ice hockey can be one of the most memorable for players. For this year’s matchup, six freshmen and two transfers will experience the No. 1 Lakers vs. No. 9 Cardinals rivalry for the first time. On the other hand, six seniors will experience it for the last time. Sean Federow and Mitchell Herlihey will play in their first game while captain Bobby Gertsakis and assistant captain Nick Rivait are facing their final White Out game in the Marano Campus Center Arena. “It looks like it’s going to be an electric game,” said Federow, a Niagara Falls, Ontario native. The sophomore transferred from American International College to join the Lakers this season, but the rivalry is nothing new to him. Art Federow, Sean’s father, played defense for the Lakers from 1978 until 1982. “We’ve never made it back for White Out,” Federow said.” I’ve seen a few playoff games and those are pretty awesome, but I’ve heard this is the game that all the students look forward to, this is the game that all the players love to play in, so I’m excited to be part of my first one.” Federow has one goal and three assists in 17 games this season and is looking to capitalize on playing in front of an energized crowd. “I’m excited to play in front of the big crowd, all the alumni coming back,” Federow said. “I know my dad and all his buddies will be back here. Hopefully we can get a big win, it’s a big game. We’re playing for first place so it’s bigger than

David Armelino | The Oswegonian Sophomore Sean Federow knows how important this game is with the season on line for both teams.

just a White Out, we’re playing for our season and our home-ice advantage here.” Herlihey is a freshman forward from Ottawa, Ontario. He has played in 19 games this season and is sixth on the team in points with 22. “I’m excited for it,” Herlihey said. “Last year I was able to visit White Out, so I kind of have an idea for the atmosphere, what it’s like, but it’s going to be completely different on the ice.” Herlihey said the upperclassmen on the team have not been hyping up the rivalry

David Armelino | The Oswegonian Bobby Gertsakis is going to enjoy his last White Out game, but does not want to look past Cardinals.

game as it approaches. “I think all year they talk about how cool of a weekend it is and how it’s a little different than a regular game,” Herlihey said. “I don’t think they’re bringing it up too much because at the end of the day it’s just another hockey game.” Herlihey joins senior Mike Montagna and sophomore Shawn Hulshof on the same line for the Lakers. The second line has been on a hot streak since the end of January, going on a six-game goal streak until Feb. 14, something Herlihey credits to the hard work of his teammates. “We’re all heads up hockey players, we’re not selfish,” Herlihey said. “I think it was just a matter of time before we started clicking and I think the best thing about us is we work hard every night and we’ve been real good in our defensive zones, so we’re trying to keep that up.” Rivait notched a point against the Cardinals on Dec. 5, 2014 with an assist. He has had an assist in the last four games he’s played against SUNY Plattsburgh, a streak that dates back to last year’s White Out game. “I know it’s always real easy for me to get up against Plattsburgh,” Rivait said. “From the first time I got in the lineup to play against them I’ve grown a little bit of a hatred for them. I get excited, I get up and ready to play and I think the adrenaline starts pumping and I just have fun out there and play my game.” Rivait said being at the top of the conference, and the country, is a result of the team’s hard work. “Last year we worked hard,” Rivait said. “We had that new class that came in and we all molded together last year,

and we had a pretty good year. This year we set our targets a little higher and we wanted to finish first in the SUNYAC, and we just finally got up there, so we have two games left to make sure we stay there. We look at it as a challenge and we’re up for it. We can’t wait.” As a veteran on the team, Rivait said he wants to make sure his teammates are focusing on playing the game and not letting outside noise about the team distract them. “I just say, again, we focus on playing our game,” Rivait said. “We work all year on how we want to play the game, how we want to play as a team and we try not to look into what the media or what everyone else is talking about. We just come together as a team, we get to the ice, we work on what we gotta work on and we continue to get better as the year goes.” Gertsakis heads into his final White Out game with 21 points, 18 of them being assists. One of his three goals this season came in the last matchup between these sides. “It is bittersweet that it’s going to be our last one, but at the same time we’re still in the now this year that at the end of the season we still want home-ice advantage in the playoffs so it’s a big game and we don’t want to look past it,” Gertsakis said. Gertsakis said that being No. 1 going into this game is not important, as SUNY Plattsburgh was in the same spot last year, but rather where the team ranks at the end of the regular season is what is most important. “The poll that we want to see at the end of the year is us No. 1 then,” Gertsakis said. “Right now it’s changed between four or five teams so far. We don’t really take that into mind as much. We can only control what we can control, that’s the mentality going around.” As far as keeping his team’s heads on the game, Gertsakis said the hype is nothing new to the Lakers. “Critics always peg this program as it’s either they ate it at the top or they don’t have a shot,” Gertsakis said. “We’ve had the experience of being at the top and a lot of these guys do too in their juniors days and they realize sometimes they’re pegged to be No. 1 and you get all this so called pressure on you, but, you know what, on weekends like this you want to enjoy it. We’ve just been preaching to enjoy everything and it’s that much more exciting if you get a win off of it.” The focus for this team is not on the importance of White Out in a historical context, but rather how the rivalry game plays into the home stretch of the season. “That part of the game is huge,” Herlihey said. “If we win these games this weekend we have home ice throughout the playoffs, and with our fans and the way we play here, it’s a huge advantage, but again we just got to approach it as another hockey game. We’re playing well and we just got to keep in our groove.”

ALISHA JACOBS

Women's Basketball Freshman, Hogansburg, N.Y. Jacobs scored in double digits in all of Oswego State's three games over the week. She put up a superb performance in Tuesday's win against SUNY New Paltz, going 5-for7 from the field and scoring 18 points in total. The freshman had a career day during Friday's win over SUNY Potsdam, scoring 28 points. She continued to fuel the offense in Saturday's close loss to SUNY Plattsburgh, leading the Lakers with 13 points. On the season, Jacobs leads the team in points per game, averaging 12.4, as well as 3-pointers made (45).

ALEX BOTTEN

Men's Ice Hockey Sophomore, Newmarket, Ontario

Botten collected four points in a big two-win weekend. In Friday's 3-1 defeat of the College at Brockport, the Newmarket native assisted on the Lakers' first goal before scoring the eventual game-winner. Botten continued to show his offensive prowess the following day against SUNY Geneseo, scoring a goal and recording an assist on another. The sophomore currently ranks No. 2 in the nation in assists and tied for eighth in total points.

The Lakers and Cardinals have played each other three times every year, the last three years. With them both being first and second place in the conference, heading into the final weekend of the regular season, it looks like this streak could be heading to four years in a row.

Oswego State and SUNY Plattsburgh seniors, Nick Rivait and Mark Constantine have the most points in Laker-Cardinal matchups of anyone on the current rosters with five each. Rivait's points all come from the assist category with getting one each in the last four games of the seven he has played against SUNY Plattsburgh. Constantine has two goals and three assists in his 10 games against the Lakers. He is the only one on the team that has more than one goal against Oswego State.

This will be the ninth regular season meeting between the Lakers and Cardinals in Oswego. It will also be the first since the arena was changed to be called the Marano Campus Center Arena. In the eight games in Oswego, the Lakers are 3-4-1 against the Cardinals.

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Gosek holds best head-to-head record against Cardinal coach of any Oswego State coach, searches for 4th straight victory Friday RIVALRY , from B1 “It was just different at Romney,” Levy said. “No one sat down in Romney. It was always freezing in there. The fans were right on top. We had a student section called The Zoo, led by one of my suitemates Marty Madore. They were right above the Plattsburgh side of the penalty box and they would just give those guys the business every time they had to serve a minor or major penalty.” The advantage only did so much for Oswego State throughout Levy’s time on campus. The team went 2-11 against its rival, picking up both wins at home. At Stafford, the Lakers were 0-9 during the stretch. The winless streak in Plattsburgh included a loss in the 1987 National Championship, a title the Cardinals were later stripped of for NCAA violations. Stafford is a historically tough place for Oswego State to win. The Lakers are currently 15-39-5 in the Cardinals’ building. During Unger ’s tenure at Oswego State, the fans in Plattsburgh started a

tradition of throwing tennis balls on the ice after their team scored its first goal of the game. Their reasoning was to heckle Unger and his team because he was also Oswego State’s tennis coach. In retaliation, the fans at Romney started a similar tradition of throwing bagels on the ice after their team scored its first goal. Their reasoning was they were "feeding the birds." Interestingly enough, Gosek said dining hall staff handed out bagels to the students at the doors of the field house. Over time, it took far too long to clear the tennis balls and bagels off the respective playing surfaces. Some fans were starting to throw bagels at Romney after every Laker goal. So referees started calling a two-minute minor penalty on the team whose fans had caused the delay. Andrew Rozak, who played for Oswego State from 2001-2005, experienced a few instances where the penalties on the Romney crowd impacted his team. The traditions began deciding games. “The first time the bagels or tennis

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balls are thrown, it’s a warning," Rozak said. "The second time it’s a penalty for the home team. I know we ran into a couple of penalties because of bagels being thrown on the ice and that can turn the tide of a game very quickly in a close game.” Gosek, Rozak’s head coach for his junior and senior seasons, recalled an instance during the final season at Romney where a bagel throw decided the SUNYAC title. The magnitude of such a loss pushed the class of 2007 to begin a new tradition when it moved from Romney across Route 104 to the then-Campus Center Arena. In the 2006 SUNYAC Championship played in Oswego. Oswego State pulled within one goal of SUNY Plattsburgh with 11:22 to play in the third. A fan decided to throw a single bagel on the ice and the referees saw it. The Cardinals were given a power play, which they capitalized on. Then they added an empty net goal to seal the win. “You pour your heart out all season and you want to win a league championship and then it’s taken away from you by some drunk college kid who comes to two games a year when you play Plattsburgh,” Gosek said. “He thinks it’s funny to throw bagels on the ice and it gives away any opportunity you had. I’m not saying we would’ve won the game, but we were back in it. Our players clearly wanted it to end. It’s all fun and games, but when it started to affect the outcome of the game, it had to go.” The next season, Oswego State started its annual White Out game in its new building. The bagel toss ceased, as did the tennis ball toss at SUNY Plattsburgh. During the first White Out Weekend, Gosek had an incident that, like the 2006 bagel incident, he will not soon forget. He was going home after the team’s morning skate on the day of the game against the Cardinals. Oswego was experiencing a snowstorm that ended up burying the area in 10 feet of snow over an eight-day period. Gosek decided to follow a snowplow on campus as he made his way to Washington Boulevard. Since there was no road in front of the Campus Center at the time, he had to go down along Lakeside, past President Deborah Stanley’s house and up the hill

near the Mackin Complex. The plow stopped by Rich Hall and started backing up and lifted up its wing, but did not appear to see Gosek. The wing of the plow went straight through the windshield of Gosek’s Toyota Corolla forcing the head coach to lie down with his head in the passenger ’s seat. The plow driver and the responding University Police officer thought Gosek was dead when they could not see him. The Lakers went on to lose the inaugural White Out game, 4-1,

You pour your heart out all season and you want to win a league championship and then it's taken away from you by some drunk college kid who comes to two games a year when you play Plattsburgh." -Ed Gosek, men's ice hockey head coach

and Gosek’s wife, Mary, reminded him he still had his head and body. That was all that mattered in the end. Stories like these are what have made White Out already a historic part of the rivalry. In White Out games, Gosek is 5-5-1 against Emery. The tradition, which Gosek credits to his players, also had his fingerprints and those of administration and then-athletic director Tim Hale. “We got together as a group: myself, Hale, some people from the administration, Mike Flaherty and our players came up with the idea to have a game with white towels and white T-shirts,” Gosek said. “It always seemed to be snowing every year when they came, so let’s call it White Out Weekend.” Rozak, although he never got to play

in a White Out game, is currently the head coach of Oswego High School’s boys’ ice hockey team and frequently returns to campus for the new annual tradition. “I’ve been there for the White Out game on quite a few occasions since the Campus Center opened,” Rozak said. “Everyone’s dressed in white and you’ve got the white towels going and everything. It involves everyone in the crowd from the little kids to the student section, so I think it’s great.” Gosek has had the most success of any Laker head coach against SUNY Plattsburgh head-to-head, as well as competing for postseason titles. Over the past 25 seasons, SUNY Plattsburgh has had one head coach, Bob Emery, while Oswego State has had three: Gosek, Unger and George Roll. Emery is the 14th-winningest coach in NCAA history at 559 wins and holds 4724-7 record in his career against Oswego State. Gosek holds 14 of the Lakers’ 24 wins over Emery-coached Cardinal teams. Also, before Gosek, Oswego State had won five SUNYAC regular season titles, three SUNYAC tournament titles and been to two NCAA tournament finals. SUNY Plattsburgh had nearly the same resume after its first 10 seasons. Since Gosek has taken over, the Lakers have had seven SUNYAC regular season titles, three SUNYAC tournament titles, three trips to the NCAA tournament finals and a national championship in 2007. Roll and Unger had their share of success over their 22 seasons combined as Laker head coach, including leading one team each to the national championship. But they struggled to win against SUNY Plattsburgh, especially when it was coached by Emery. Battles between Unger and Hammond, national championship matchups, conference championship matchups, White Outs, bagels and tennis balls: the Oswego State and SUNY Plattsburgh rivalry has it all. The Cardinals had the advantage for much of the first two decades, but the Gosek era has turned the tide over the past 12 seasons. The two teams meet once again on Friday night. It is time to turn the book to chapter 114 and see what happens next.

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CAMPUS NOT NOTIFIED OF RAPE On Friday, Feb. 13 The Oswegonian was notified through a release from Public Affairs that an arrest had been made in regards to a rape case in Hart Hall. No email was ever sent to the student body to notify them of the arrest. There was not even the usual vague email sent to all students that condemns sexual assault, which notifies students of the rights of victims of sexual assault or briefly explains the “It’s On Us” campaign. None of these emails solve the issue at hand because none of them truly acknowledge any sort of problem with sexual assault on this campus. This creates a false sense of security. According to the 2014 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report composed by Oswego State’s University Police, there were four reported forcible sex offenses in 2013. This number is down from six in 2012, but students would not know of this information unless they knew about the report. There were three emails sent during this academic year to the student body that took on sexual assault within the campus community. The most recent was on Jan. 27 when the semester started.

There has been no official notification to the student body about these cases from school officials. This is not a new issue. It’s something The Oswegonian has talked about before, so if this sounds familiar, it’s because it is. Two editorials that ran in this spot on Sept. 11 and Sept. 18, 2014 called out this same issue after two incidents went unreported to the student body. While crimes committed on campus can be sent to the Oswego Town Court for trial, they are also tried by a judicial body comprised of students and faculty to decide on-campus consequences. These judicial proceedings are essentially secretive in nature and their results are not shared with the student body. In the past, the Office of Student Conduct (which used to be known as the Office of Student Conduct and Compliance) has cited student privacy laws to withhold this information, but not releasing this information comes off more as a way to protect the public image of the school for prospective students rather than protecting the students who are currently enrolled. Whether an incident is isolated or not, the student body still has the right to know that

these sorts of crimes are being committed on this campus. Things are not perfect here at Oswego State, and it’s time the administration started acting like it. Creating a false sense of safety will only do more harm to students in the future. Joining in on national and statewide campaigns against sexual assault only goes so far. By blatantly ignoring the truth, the Office of Student Conduct cannot accomplish its mission of educating students and faculty on “standards of responsible citizenship in a diverse learning environment by providing meaningful and intentional educational opportunities.” Even one sexual assault, reported or not, is one too many. One would think Oswego State officials would want to get ahead of this nationwide trend of sexual assault on college campuses. Based on their actions so far, this cannot be the case. Until the administration accepts and acknowledges the reality of Oswego State’s sexual assault problems by becoming more transparent, there will always be a feeling of distrust between Culkin Hall and the student body.

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“I’m not that interested in hockey. It’s exciting to be there because everyone’s so excited. It’s more for the atmosphere than it is for the hockey.” Abby Leahey freshman, biology

“I think it’s exciting. Both teams are good and it’s competitive.” Kyle Wright senior, wellness management

“When I was a freshman, it was super exciting just for the fact that everyone’s really hyped about it... When you’re older, it’s not as important to me personally.” Marisa Gilbert junior, business administration “Absolutely. It’s rivalry weekend. Everybody comes out and everybody’s dressed in white. It’s a lot of fun and we’re obviously going to win.” Vinny Servadio senior, public justice

“I’m excited. Being a freshman, you hear a lot about it when you first come in and the hype. Especially this year because the men’s hockey team is in first place.” Erin McNeely freshman, boradcasting

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Andrew Pugliese Sports Editor apugliese@oswegonian.com When I was a kid, I grew up spending my summers playing Little League. I was on AllStars every summer dreaming of one thing; I wanted to make the 11-12-year-old All-Stars and go to Williamsport. Carman Little League in Rotterdam, N.Y., where I played ball, came in fourth place at the 1977 Little League World Series. For my first eight years of Little League, I constantly looked at the board on the league clubhouse that listed all the accolades in league history. I saw that fourth-place finish in Williamsport, and I wanted to add another trip to the mecca of youth sports.

Every summer after baseball finished up in late July, my family took a trip to Williamsburg, Va. for vacation. On the way back, we always stopped for at least a few days in Williamsport. My first trip in 2001, I saw the Bronx, N.Y. team, led by Danny Almonte, representing the Mid-Atlantic region. I saw Almonte throw the first perfect game in Little League World Series history against the team from Apopka, Fla. Of course, now, all people remember about the 2001 series is that Almonte was found to be too old to participate in the tournament. In 2004, a team from Harlem, N.Y. was stripped of its wins in the Little League World Series due to ineligible players as well. In both cases, the kids were seen as cheaters and were judged harshly around the country. Now, fastforward 11 years, and here we are again with the current issue surrounding the eligibility of players on the Jackie Robinson West Little League team from Chicago. The difference? They made the World Championship. Growing up the son of a league e-board member, including three years being the son of the league’s president, I was always well aware of Little League International’s rules. I knew the birthday rule change that happened when I was 10 that gave me an extra year of

eligibility. I knew the age limits for every AllStar division. I knew that even though I lived closer to Rotterdam Little League, I was in Carman Little League’s district. If a player is a 12-year-old kid without a parent on the e-board, he or she is not going to have the access to knowledge of these rules. Yes, he or she could probably deduce that such rules exist or do some research to figure them out, but, at 12 years old, I, like most kids, was more concerned about just playing the game I loved. Almonte, a kid who had been in the United States for less than two years, and the kids from Harlem and Chicago, are from the inner city. Adults reminding them of these rules do not surround them. They just know they have talent and that a trip to Williamsport, the bright lights on them and ESPN covering their games is possible. What 12-year-old doesn’t want that? I know I did. Little League International and the Little League World Series may be an organization and tournament with children as their face, but don’t blame the kids for the scandals. They’re not worried about beating the system. They’re worried about beating their opponent so their summer of dreams can continue.

Facebook to add new feature Interesting new setting added to social media platform alarms users Jenn Shuron Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com Facebook is a lifeline for most of us who are even the slightest bit in tune with social media. Keeping up with what our friends and family are doing takes up a large portion of our time and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Although we’d like to have the reassuring feeling of eternal life, it’s simply not possible. What actually happens with a Facebook profile when the user is no longer alive? Recently, Facebook has come up with the idea of a legacy contact. Technology website TechCrunch explains that prior to the new legacy contact, your friends could notify Facebook that they would like to turn your profile into a memorial page. With the legacy contact, the options for your beyond-the-grave Facebook page are much more customizable. Your legacy contact is someone you can choose, whether it be a family member or close friend, to take over your profile page after you’ve passed away. Facebook gives you the option of letting your chosen legacy contact know that you have chosen them through a straight and to the point message. The message tells the person you have chosen they should feel free to talk to you in person about this honor that has been bestowed upon them. The pre-scripted message seems a bit uninspired and bland compared to a face-to-face discussion of such a unique request. Being a legacy contact is not being portrayed as an easy task by any means. There are many

different aspects, ranging from adding new friends to pinning current posts to your memorial timeline. Facebook product manager Vanessa Callison-Burch told TechCrunch that the people at Facebook responsible for responding to requests to memorialize someone’s Facebook page have heard “a number of poignant stories of what a legacy contact needs to do.” When a user’s time has come and the legacy contact is left to memorialize the page, they log on to Facebook and would have access to change the profile picture, as well as the ability to accept new friend requests. According to Facebook’s help center, there are a few things your legacy contact will not be able to do or have access to for privacy reasons. These include removing or changing past posts, removing friends or reading old messages.

And, just in case there are people who are unaware of your passing, the word “remembering” will be put above your name on your new memorialized page. Facebook has gone a bit on the morbid side with this one. In theory, it sounds like a nice idea. Almost like an electronic will, where instead of giving your loved one money or a physical possession, you relinquish your social media to them. It could become awkward if you request someone as your legacy contact and they politely decline. Then you’re back at square one. If this trend catches on, before we know it, vigils and memorials will all be done through social media. If people are able to feel comfortable with the fact that they must think of their death in order to make this big decision about the everlasting life of their social media, Facebook could really be onto something.

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THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2015

Oswego boy inspires city Tip of Julian Ross displays outstanding fearlessness the hat... Emily Cole Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com

Julian Ross, a 9-year-old Oswego boy who has been battling stage IV Neuroblastoma for more than three years, has been receiving support both locally and nationwide during his struggle. Ross, who returned home at the beginning of February, has generated an overwhelming response from the Oswego community. Dozens of people lined up outside his house to welcome him home. His many visitors have ranged from family, to neighbors, to even strangers. However, each one has something in common: They are inspired by Julian.

Taylor Clock | The Oswegonian Ross’ brother Braiden dropping the first puck.

On Friday Feb. 6, the Oswego State men’s ice hockey team honored Julian before the game with a video on the scoreboard. Captain Bobby Gertsakis, assistant captains Nick Rivait and Denton King represented the team with a video message. In the message Gertsakis said, “We play every game with you

in mind. We hope to play with a portion of the courage and fighting you’ve shown over the past four years.” Ross was not able to attend the game. However, his brother Brayden dropped the ceremonial puck. Ross received a signed jersey and signed photo of the team. Ross has also received support nationwide. Pat Monahan from the band Train sent a personalized video message. The Philadelphia Flyers sent a signed jersey, Ross’ favorite Philadelphia Flyer player, Jakub Vorachek, sent cookies and the voice cast of “Spongebob” sent a personalized audio message. In the message the cast stated, “We’re your biggest fan.” One thing that Ross wanted was to see the movie “The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out of Water.” Unfortunately, Ross would not be able to go to a public theater to see it, so other options were explored. The Lollipop Theater Network brought the movie to Ross on Feb. 13. The Lollipop Theater Network is an organization that brings movies and movie magic to children who are too ill to go to theaters. Ross’ battle and journey should be important to every single person who hears about it. He has battled through so much and gone through things that no child should. It is very important that Ross receives support both locally and nationwide. When going through tough times, it is always nice to have support. His battle and journey serves as an inspiration. It’s the small things that mean so much. I attended the men’s ice hockey game on Feb. 6 when Ross was honored. After the video message played, the atmosphere in the arena changed. Every single person in the arena was affected in some way. The amount of applause and cheering that Ross received was comparable to the noise level during White Out Weekend. For a moment we were not just Oswego State students or simply members of the community, we were, and continue to be, Julian Ross supporters. Ross’ story and how the community is supporting him is one of the reasons why I’m proud to attend Oswego State and proud to be a part of the Oswego community.

Chapel Hill shooting raises doubt Nick Brown Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com On Feb. 10 Deah Shaddy Barakat, 23, his wife, Yusor Mohammad, 21, and Muhammad’s 19-year-old sister Razan Muhammad Abu-Salha were all fatally shot in the head by Craig Stephen Hicks in their condominium complex in Chapel Hill, N.C. I first heard about the tragedy on not a news station, but on Twitter. Yes, social media alerted me long before any professional news network did. I always have CNN on as background noise when I’m in my dorm room. When I started seeing Twitter blow up with the hashtags #ChapelHillShooting and #MuslimLivesMatter, I immediately became aware of the terrible news. However, I looked over at my television and did not see anyone mentioning it. In fact, no major news network would mention the Chapel Hill shooting on television until 17 hours later. Yes, almost a whole day after three innocent people were publicly executed, no one in mainstream media seemed to care. If it hadn’t been for the criticism expressed by enraged citizens on social media, I doubt the story would have ever gotten mainstream coverage. In the past week, debates have stirred as to whether this was a hate crime, as if there’s some sort of gray area. Supposedly, the murders occurred after Hicks and the three Muslim young adults got in a

verbal altercation over a parking space. Parking space disputes do not normally end in such a violent manner. Hicks has been outspoken about being anti-religious on his Facebook profile. Mohammad and Abu-Salha were wearing hijabs, making their Muslim faith visible, while Abu-Salha had complained to her parents before about Hicks treating them inexplicably rudely prior to the shooting. I would be utterly shocked if religious bias had nothing to do with what happened. Of course, had three white people been killed by a Muslim man, there would not even be a thought of an isolated incident. It would immediately be deemed an act of terrorism and the violent Muslim stigma would be reinforced. There’s no rallying cry behind parking spaces, though. That’s why the media can safely call the Chapel Hill shooting the result of a parking lot dispute. Making this into a lone act and one unfortunate incident deflects constructive conversation criticizing the animalistic light in which Muslim-Americans are portrayed. Barakat, Mohammad and Abu-Salha were all generous, charitable people, according to CNN. They’ve all volunteered in food drives for the hungry and the homeless. Barakat and his wife were praised and loved by everyone they knew. Abu-Salha had just recently been wed herself. Three young people are now dead and the double standard Muslim Americans live under needs to be held largely accountable.

◊...to students who skip class for the White Out game. ◊...to anyone who still has their Christmas lights up.

◊...to Julian Ross for being incredibly brave. ◊...to the men’s ice hockey team for being No.1 in the nation. ◊...to Shamrock Shakes for making their glorious return.

◊...to those referring to ISIS by different names.

Wag of the finger...

Chris Kyle captivates nation with story Protagonist of “American Sniper” recounts time during Iraq War Nick Brown Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com As his killer goes on trial, Chris Kyle’s story has captivated and polarized Americans on the Iraq War, the heroism of soldiers and the intentions of the film “American Sniper.” I did not think “American Sniper” was a good movie. I thought it made the Iraq War look black and white. It showed little, if any, humanization of Iraqi civilians and showing 9/11 footage as the only condition surrounding the Iraq invasion was a hell of an agenda. I also just thought it was a boring movie. Kyle’s post-traumatic stress disorder was horribly portrayed and resolved too easily. I felt no emotional pull from the movie, regardless of my political beliefs.

rector Clint Eastwood could have ever expected. Eastwood claims to have had no agenda behind the movie. He doesn’t claim it to be prowar and Eastwood has been outspoken in the past about being anti-war. Eastwood’s intentions are irrelevant though. When the topic of the film is the Iraq War, the American people are going to dissect it. I’m in the minority that is comfortable saying Kyle killing 300 people in a war that had nothing to do with America’s freedom is not heroic. I think his efforts to rehabilitate traumatized veterans after his service is much more heroic than anything he did in combat. But even then, I’m still skeptical about praising Kyle. Watching a movie is a lot easier than reading a book. I don’t blame anyone for being ignorant toward Kyle’s memoir, which the movie is based off of. However, the movie didn’t include any of

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However, when it comes to criticizing “American Sniper,” the argument rarely leads to whether or not the cinematic movie aspects were well done. The argument delves deeper than di-

the disgusting sentiments that Kyle so comfortably said in his book. A lot of quotes have been taken out of the book where Kyle refers to the people he kills as “savages.” I haven’t read the whole book,

so I’m willing to give Kyle the benefit of the doubt. I’m not going to take small excerpts out of context. If he was only referring to terrorists as savages and needed that hatred to do his job, then I’m not going to criticize him for that. There is also a passage though about Kyle driving toy cars toward civilians to get a “cheap thrill” from their “high pitched screams.” Another passage mentioned Kyle and another soldier having a competition to see who could kill more. If the objective is to only kill evil terrorists, how could Kyle place a competitive incentive on a body count? I don’t see how he could be praised after openly saying such vile things. I don’t hate Kyle. I’ve never been in a war. I have no clue what warfare can do to the human psyche. I just don’t wave an American flag whenever his name is brought up. Serving in a war does not automatically make one a hero. The man or woman makes the uniform, not vice versa. Conversation is good. Regardless of one’s opinion on Kyle and “American Sniper,” debate is a good way to address problems. I felt the movie gave no context to the circumstances surrounding the Iraq War. That’s not Kyle’s fault, though. Kyle has said some disturbing things, but I’m not going to judge his character based off a few quotes. However, I’m grateful for his story. Kyle has provided us with an outlet to revisit the most unjustifiable war in American history. Michael Moore, Bill O’Reilly, Bill Maher, Seth Rogen and plenty of people in the limelight have made comments about Kyle, the movie and the Iraq War. The nation is captivated on an issue worth talking about.

Journalism can lead to success; stick with what you love and few professionals. Bomani Jones, a writer for ESPN, had few positive things to say about majoring in journalism in today’s world. His first tweet about the subject read, “Sure, I’ll play #AdviceForYoungJournalists: major in anything BUT journalism.” Jones would go on to admit that he never took journalism classes while in college and that those classes may have added to his arsenal of skills.

work for The Times and he is exceptional at what he does. His columns go into great detail and it is obvious he does his research on the topic he is discussing. Compared to Jones, who went on a bit of a rant on the subject, I’m much more inclined to listen to what a columnist for The New York Times has to say. Kristof tweeted the one phrase and was done with the conversation. This leaves much more of an impact by him

David Armelino Opinion Editor darmelin@oswegonian.com On Monday, Feb. 9 and Tuesday, Feb. 10, #AdviceForYoungJournalists trended on Twitter nationwide after an article by former Reuters finance writer, now employed by Fusion, Felix Salmon published an article bashing college students who are planning for a career in journalism and that journalism is the wrong way to go. Salmon is a respected voice among the journalism community, so when he decided to voice his opinion about a subject such as this, people were going to listen. And they did. There were some who agreed with what Salmon had to say. These people consisted of mostly those who knew little about the industry

I’m not saying he’s wrong for sharing his opinion, but telling students not to major in journalism after not taking classes himself in college isn’t something I’m going to take too seriously. On the bright side, many other professionals in the industry, from what I saw, had more enthusiastic opinions. This included Larry King, Arianna Huffington, the USA Today’s Twitter account and many others. The New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof tweeted: “Read a lot. Write more. And beware of advice from has-been journalists who rose in a different era. #AdviceForYoungJournalists.” This is an obvious shot at what Salmon had to say and I commend him for it. I follow Kristof’s

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simply brushing off what Salmon said in his article, basically telling aspiring journalists to follow their dreams. As a journalism major, Salmon’s cynical view on the current state of the industry personally doesn’t worry me in the least. To say something as bold as “don’t major in journalism” is egotistical and short-sighted. To be successful, one must have the drive to do whatever it takes to stand out amongst the rest. Being lazy will get you nowhere in journalism. Making connections within the community through internships while in school is also essential, which can and will pay off in the long run.

Remaining in good shape while in college can be challenging feat Eating healthy foods while exercising regularly, along with disciplined strategy can lead to successful results Emily Stasko Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com We have all heard of the “Freshman 15” and it is a scary reality to face while attending college for the first time. With so many temptations it is easy to go up for seconds, have soda with meals and eat the junk food. Though there are so many temptations, it can be an easier task to avoid them with some healthy food ideas. Instead of going for the carb-overloaded meal, you can instead eat green. Try to get a lot of vegetables and fruits with a lower amount of carbs and less greasy food. A great service Oswego State provides is the nutritional fact sheet and calorie count that can be found on the campus’ website. Instead of making a guess as to what you are eating, you can simply look up the facts and know what you are putting into your body.

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Late night is something that many people struggle with. The idea of having a late night snack is excellent, however, we do not need to make these snacks unhealthy. As opposed to getting wings and pizza, it is a good idea to eat fruits, vegetables, yogurt or even a healthy cereal. Students are blessed and cursed with

having an unlimited meal plan. It becomes hard to resist frequent trips to the dining hall and even when you tell yourself you won’t eat, we all know what happens next. A full plate and yet another meal in your stomach. Eating isn’t bad, but portion control and what you choose to eat does matter. Something that helps students avoid

possible weight gain is working out in the gyms on campus. It is such a great feature on this campus that everyone should take advantage of. It is helpful because it is just another way to stay in shape. If you do slip up, it is OK. You can go to the gym and work it off. Personally, the gym definitely has shaped the way I live. After I work out, I don’t crave

bad food anymore and it becomes easier to eat healthy. Another thing that can help you stay healthy and away from unhealthy food is to get a partner in your mission toward a healthy lifestyle. If you have a friend that you can go through this process with, it makes the challenge of avoiding unhealthy food easier. Personally, I try to avoid desserts for all meals and I set aside one day to treat myself. For example, Sundays I will have an ice cream sundae after a week without desserts. This is a great way to look forward to a treat and hold out until then. Also, in order to make it a point to go to the gym, I leave time before my morning class to go. To make sure I don’t skip out, I lay out my gym clothes for the next day and set my alarm early. This helps me to stay focused on what I need to do. Avoiding unhealthy food can be a challenge. However, with the right mindset and a positive attitude, it is achievable.

INSIDE

Kendrick Lamar’s new, divisive preview singles

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FRIDAY Feb. 20, 2015

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FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2015

Events Calendar Friday, Feb. 20 through Friday, Feb. 27

ART EXHIBITION: “FANTASTIC ARCHITECTURES” Date: Friday, Feb. 20 Time: 12 - 5 p.m. Location: Oswego State Downtown, 186 W. First St. FACULTY CONCERT BY AHREUM KIM, VIOLIN AND ROBERT AULER, PIANO Date: Sunday, Feb. 22 Time: 3 - 4 p.m. Location: Ballroom, Sheldon Hall MOVIE: “SELENA” Date: Wednesday, Feb. 25 Time: 7 - 9 p.m. Location: Auditorium, Room 132, Marano Campus Center FRENCH MOVIE: “LES INTOUCHABLES” Date: Thursday, Feb. 26 Time: 7 - 9 p.m. Location: Basement, Hart Hall THEATER PREVIEW: “CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION” Date: Thursday, Feb. 26 Time: 7:30 - 10 p.m. Location: Lab theater, Hewitt Union

LAKER REVIEW

Kendrick Lamar spits hot fire on new singles Issack Cintron Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com Kendrick Lamar took home two Grammys for his single “i.” Twenty-four hours later on Feb. 9, he released a new track from his upcoming album entitled “The Blacker the Berry,” letting everyone in the hip-hop community know he has indeed returned after his hiatus. Compared to “i,” “The Blacker the Berry” is more aggressive, powerful and cynical, displaying an edge of the 27-year-old rapper from Compton, Calif. that some fans felt was missing on the feel-good track “i.” Top Dawg Entertainment Co-President Terrence Henderson even went as far as tweeting an image that represented the voices of Lamar on the two tracks. The tweet was an image of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.’s mug shots side by side with the captions “The Blacker the Berry” on the former and “i” on the latter. The song’s hard-hitting beat, produced by Boi-1da, is intense and sinister, a perfect blend for an artist like Lamar to spit out menacing lyrics that some would expect out

of rappers like Big L, Nas or Chuck D. Lamar starts off every verse claiming he is “the biggest hypocrite in 2015” and promises that listeners will understand why by the end of the song. Soon after, he fires off on various topics regarding race, stereotypes, injustice and persecution, all while celebrating his culture and embracing the negative light it can be placed under. In between verses comes a chorus rapped by Jamaican dancehall artist, Assassin, who joins in on the racially charged lyrics discussing how far black people have come from being put in chains to wearing gold chains and ends the chorus with a reminder that “every race start from the block.” The final verse is where Lamar finally reveals why he is the, “biggest hypocrite in 2015” as he exploits the hypocrisy that exists within his own culture. This includes him comparing gang wars in Compton to the tribal warfare in Africa and explaining how most black-on-black crime occurs with little justification. This all precedes the final line where Lamar states the following as the reason why he‘s a hypocrite himself: “So why did I weep when Tray-

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von Martin was in the street? When gang banging make me kill a [explicit] blacker than me? Hypocrite!” The lyrical aspect of this song stands out the most because it’s been a long time since a rapper has decided to tackle the topic of racial injustice and stereotypes in their music. “The Blacker the Berry” is a representation of why the genre of hip hop was started in the first place, as it demands listeners to pay attention to its meaning so they too can be aware of the issues.

In doing so, Lamar has also set himself apart from the top echelon of modern-rap, proving he isn’t like the Drake’s, J-Cole’s or Childish Gambino’s of rap music. He’s on a different planet, even in a different universe, artistically. If the word of “i” and “The Blacker the Berry” appearing on his upcoming album is true, then the rap game better be on notice. Not only has Lamar demonstrated what is to come on his upcoming album, but he’s also made it clear that 2015 might not only make him “the biggest hypocrite,” but may make him the biggest name in music as well.

Weekly EP Revue: ‘For Madeleine’ with love Riley Ackley Promotional Director rackley@oswegonian.com

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When Swedish singersongwriter Seinabo Sey entered the music scene with her debut single, “Younger,” the soulful chanteuse began emerging as one of the best new artists since Adele. With the release of two more singles, “Pistols At Dawn” and “Hard Time,” Sey became an unstoppable force and as year end “Best of...” lists began to surface, Sey’s name continued to grow. With the release of her debut EP titled “For Madeleine,” released earlier this year, Seinabo Sey will hope-

fully find her place in the industry. Filled with soul and new-age pop infusions, “For Madeleine” is an incredible compilation of five original tracks and a niche famous remix of her debut “Single.” Sophisticatedly composed and hauntingly beautiful lyrics will hope to make Sey the star she deserves to be. The lead track off the record is “River.” Quirky and rather frenetic, “River” showcases a revolutionary sense of technique. With vocals that will make listeners feel nostalgic of the heydays of soul music and a beat that would energize the most exhausted clubgoer, “River” is more like a piece of artwork. On “You,” the most ob-

vious comparison to artists like Adele and Emile Sande exists. In line with the type of instrumental ballad of the noted artists, Sey’s “River” maintains her use of heavy basses, while also leaving room for evocative vocals. It is a slow burning track brimming with poignant and vibrant emotion. Listeners are sure to be entranced by her melodies. “Pistols At Dawn” is the EP’s most impressive track. Intimidating and atmospheric, “Pistols At Dawn” bubbles beneath a surface of outright ferociousness. Through her daggering melodies, Sey provides listeners with a track that is both absorbing and creatively stimulating. This is even more true when the

chorus hits and Sey’s raw talent is exposed for listeners. On “Hard Time,” Sey delves into perhaps her most popbased endeavor. More rapid in pace and danceable, this track is one of her most impressive. Its construction based through interlacing vocals and swirling beats could definitely aid in the creation of a Top-40 hit. On “For Madeleine,” Seinabo Sey exhibits herself to be a talented, worthwhile artist. Unlike so many practical and common pop singers, Sey’s use of intricate compositions and beautiful swooning creates a mesmerizing experience. It is truly a standalone masterpiece and deserves to be recognized as such. By far one of the best releases this year, and surely will continue to be lauded in the music press and on the internet.

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FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2015

Elle King’s rambunctious, unorthodox folky-rock blues Riley Ackley Promotional Director rackley@oswegonian.com

Raw and untamed are two words that could describe blues-rock artist, Elle King. Born Tanner Elle Schneider, daughter of comedian Rob Schneider, King’s name is still rather unknown. With only an EP out and a “Playing for Keeps” single that is also the theme of “Mob Wives: Chicago,” King is an up and coming artist bursting with talent. Through her raspy vocals and talents for creating fiery and contemporary arrangements, King will undoubtedly appeal to all ages across the spectrum. Her musical potential, which will hopefully one day make her a household name, is fully on display on her debut album, “Love Stuff.” Stunningly arranged and multidimensional, “Love Stuff” turns folksy rock music into a romping good time. With inflections of a variety of genres including country and pop, the young artist is seemingly able to adapt herself to the slowest ballads and the

most rambunctious anthems. The first single off the record is “Ex’s & Oh’s.” By far the album’s most unruly and unkempt track, “Ex’s & Oh’s” is a victorious ode to being a free spirit for all. Ripping into her “Ex’s,” King’s lyrics take an almost humorous approach, filled with cheeky moments that are both earnest and fierce. “Ain’t Gonna Drown” is the album’s most brooding song. Through steady beats and haunting vocals, “Ain’t Gonna Drown” is both grim and sleek. Its moments of New Orleansesque revelries and atmospheric pressures will draw in listeners like no other track on the album. It is a feat King should be proud of. Happiness can be found on the deceivingly titled track “Kocaine Karolina.” Guitars strumming and an almost sweet sound coming from deep within Elle King’s normally throttling voice presents something that will make listeners feel like they are sitting on the beaches of Hawaii. “America’s Sweetheart,” allows King the space to delve into pop-country tunes through its rustic, yet sweeping con-

Photo provided by elleking.com Elle King injects an infectious energy, sincerity and a style all her own in a musical genre sorely lacking in originality.

struction. Like a Phillip Phillips track that has been slowly burned and frayed at the edges, “America’s Sweetheart,” shows that modern pop music does not have to be so glossy. Filled with catchy hooks, this is one of the album’s best songs. On “Jackson,” King gives listeners a track filled with nostalgia. Like something out of the Deep South, “Jackson” is unwashed and fierce. Through

climaxing instrumentals and growling melodies, King shines like no other current member of the music landscape. Like a tumbleweed, “Jackson” continues to grow as the song progresses, and for King, this is one of her finest moments. In a subgenre that seems to be on its last legs, an artist like King could serve as its revival and savior. “Love Stuff” is as rugged and raw as it is aspiring.

King’s musical journey maybe just beginning, but her debut album presents itself to be the work of someone with staying power and replay ability in the industry. It’s an impressive fulllength debut, and for King, the ability to make listeners reminisce of times when two lyrics and intense synthesizers didn’t warrant an entire song, is where her true talents lie.

Imagine Dragons’ musical magic act on “Smoke + Mirrors” Heather Clark Asst. Laker Review Editor hclark@oswegonian.com

Breakout alternative rock band Imagine Dragons just released their second studio album, “Smoke + Mirrors,” on Tuesday. The album was self-produced with the help of English hip-hop producer, Alex Da Kid. Most of the songs are written by the members of the band. After their successful first album, “Night Visions,” Imagine Dragons took to the road and spent most of 2013 touring. Known for singles “It’s Time” and “Radioactive,” Imagine Dragons have won many awards for the success of “Night Visions,” which has sold over 2 million copies in the U.S. and has gone platinum in 12 countries. The members of Imagine Dragons are lead vocalist Dan Reynolds, guitarist Wayne ‘Wing’ Sermon, bassist Ben McKee and drummer Daniel Platzman.

“Shots” is the first track on the album and the third single off the album. The instrumentals are very upbeat compared to the song’s lyrics, which are dark and somber. The lyrics sound as if it is an addition to their previous single, “Demons,” from “Night Visions.” Reynolds vocals are similar to his vocals on “Night Visions,” but he uses a higher pitch that can barely be heard over the instrumentals. There are awesome guitar riffs throughout that create a sweet flow to the song. The first single off “Smoke + Mirrors” is “I Bet My Life,” which was released in October 2014. The song has been used in various commercials throughout the year, making it a popular earworm. Another upbeat song, “I Bet My Life” is a fan-favorite taking its place in the top five on some big name charts. In interviews, Reynolds has said the lyrics are based on his relationship with his parents. “Like many teenagers, I really hit heads with my parents at times growing up,” Reynolds said

Photo provided by commons.wikimedia.org Imagine Dragons are back off a blockbuster year of touring and awards with their new album “Smoke + Mirrors.”

in a recent interview with Billboard Magazine. “My mom and dad are from a really conservative background, so when I told them I wanted to be a musician, that obviously wasn’t a thing that they particularly wanted to hear. But my entire life I’ve been the black sheep in my family and been in and out of trouble. So the song’s about my relationship with my parents, but still celebrating through it all ev-

erything we’ve been through. We try to see past our differences and celebrate the relationship that we have and that we still share today.” “Gold” is the second single released off the album. Filled with whistling and melancholy lyrics, “Gold” is heavily synthesized. Reynolds’ vocals can be heard over all the instrumentals and flow easily throughout. The opening few seconds are a bit interest-

ing, but draw the listener deeper into the song. Overall, “Smoke + Mirrors” is a great follow-up album to Imagine Dragons’ debut “Night Visions.” The album utilizes hip-hop influences and heavy synth to their advantage unlike in “Night Visions.” “Smoke + Mirrors” is a fantastic alternative album and shows how diverse Imagine Dragons’ sound is.

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FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2015

‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’ filled with action, parodies genre

Maureen DiCosimo Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

“Kingsman: The Secret Service” is, above all, a love letter to old spy moves. It is full of referential humor to the original James Bond films starring Sean Connery and how ridiculous those films could often be. The film knows not to take itself too seriously and therein lies the reason for its success. The film stars Colin Firth (“The King’s Speech”) as Harry Hart, a member of the Kingsman, a British Secret Service agency that specializes in well-tailored suits and bulletproof umbrellas. After one of the servicemen is murdered during a rescue mission, each of the Kingsman are responsible for finding a replacement. Hart finds Eggsy, played by newcomer Taron Egerton (“Testament of Youth”) as his choice. Eggsy is not the typical choice for a Kingsman, as he is not the upperclass gentleman associated with the organization. However, Eggsy’s father was a Kingsman and gave his life in the line of duty and that gives him an “in” to the organization.

Photo provided by kingsmanmovie.com Academy Award-winner Colin Firth and newcomer Taron Egerton play international men of mystery known as Kingsmen.

Each of the candidates is put through rigorous and deadly training in order to find who will be the replacement. Meanwhile, Harry is investigating Richmond Valentine, played by Samuel L. Jackson, (“Captain America: The Winter Soldier”) a tech genius and billionaire with an evil plan. The film has a lot of laughs, some based on references to the spy genre and some just genu-

inely funny moments. While the film does poke some fun at the spy genre and its original campiness, it comes from a place of nostalgic affection. There is also a lot of violence in the film, which can sometimes feel a bit gratuitous. Those with weak stomachs would probably find the action sequences to be a bit too much. Still, director Matthew Vaughn, who directed another

unfamiliar, you’ll have 72 hours to right the wrongs, which the Skull Kid has wrought. Will Termina be saved from total and utter destruction? Let time be your guide as you delve into the inner workings of this new land. If you have yet to play this glorious title, you have much to look forward to. For those who played the original, it’s just as you remember it. Link, accompanied by his companion Epona, is still fresh off his adventure in “Ocarina of Time.” He finds himself in Termina, having spent months looking for his friend, Navi, who departed at the end of the previous game. In the midst of all this, the Skull Kid, the epitome of mischief and the primary antagonist, greets Link. After a scuffle, the Skull Kid gets away with Epona and Link is left in confusion. To make matters worse, Link somehow manages to turn into a Deku Shrub, a plantbased creature that happens to be prevalent in Termina. From there the chase is on as Link, in his helpless Deku Shrub state, attempts to track down the Skull Kid before Termina is destroyed.

A dark and dreary take on the Legend of Zelda series, “Majora’s Mask 3D,” like the original, has a primary focus on time. The game utilizes a three-day time system, which the player has at their disposal. That means having only 72 in-game hours to defeat the Skull Kid before the moon destroys Termina. Your time management is only regulated by reciting the Song of Time via Link’s Ocarina, which you can do occasionally to regain those 72 hours back. Aside from the obvious, changes between the original version and 3D range from subtle to extremely noticeable in some regard. This includes updated graphics, with this iteration running at a solid 30fps from the original’s 20fps. Shiekah Stones have been added for hints, a recurring element present from Skyward Sword and OOT3D, slight alterations in Masks, revamped item system, a new mini-game and more miscellaneous changes of many kinds. This remake is quite literally a portable and more easily accessible version of the original “Majora’s Mask.” As a Zelda title, it’s brilliant in almost every category. As a re-

Mark Millar comic book adaptation with “Kick-Ass,” knows how to shoot violence well. It’s very stylized and well-shot. Firth is absolutely perfect in the role as Harry Hart. He is believable in every aspect of the character. He has the wisdom to be a mentor to Eggsy but also the calmness of a gentleman. Yet when the action sequences start, Firth is completely impressive as an action star.

The acting as a whole in the film is top notch. There’s not a weak actor in the cast, even when it comes to the fairly unknown younger cast. Of course Jackson is a complete scene-stealer, sporting a backward hat and a lisp, he is menacing while also being hilarious. He makes for a great and very memorable villain. The scenes between Firth and Jackson are some of the best in the film. They play off each other so well. Also to be praised in the film is Egerton, who gives his character emotional weight. He handles the comedic moments as well as the action sequences. Egerton is definitely someone to look out for in the future, as he gives a very impressive performance against acting heavyweights like Jackson, Firth and Sir Michael Caine (“Interstellar”). “Kingsman: The Secret Service” is a fun and enjoyable film that balances both action and comedy. It boasts an impressive cast that do an amazing job with their silly and over-the-top characters. Of course, heeding the R-rating is crucial as it is violent. Overall, “Kingsman: The Secret Service” is great spy comedy with cool gadgets, funny dialogue and quite a few surprises.

‘Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D’ remake lives up to hype

Bageot Dia Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

You’ve met with a terrible fate, haven’t you? A timeless classic, remade as 3D video game took flight “The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D” is born. This title, as the pessimistic and gloomy sequel to Nintendo’s magnum opus, “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time” had recently been divulged for re-release on the Nintendo 3DS. Announced in November 2014, we have: “The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D,” a truthful remake to its Nintendo 64 counterpart. Similar to “Ocarina of Time 3D,” this remake retains every aspect of the original iteration, albeit new graphical updates and additions to keep the experience fresh for old and new players. “Majora’s Mask 3D,” for those willing, is sure to induce the nostalgic frenzy of those itching for another shot to save the land of Termina yet again. For those

Photo provided by junkiemonkeys.com Fans of the original will enjoy the remastered graphics and retooled gameplay.

make, it retains gameplay between it and the original fluidly but does not offer much incentive for a repurchase. Whether or not it does justify a second purchase depends on whether the consumer would be willing to play through, arguably, the same game again. For new players that have yet to play “Majora,” nor be unfamiliar with the series as

a whole, “Majora’s Mask 3D” is a great place to begin as you take on the role of the Hero of Time. As the dawn of the new day arrives; as time continues to tick in Clocktown, the world is soon to end. Only 72 hours to bring peace as the moon slowly falls; ad infinitum. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D is now out in stores for $40.

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FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2015

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ fails to leave viewers scintillated

m Christina Madera - Staff Writer s laker@oswegonian.com . e d e The highly anticipated movie r of the year, “50 Shades of Grey,” . brought in an impressive $94.4 - million over the Valentine’s . Day weekend. The movie’s debut also stole m the title of fourth-biggest-R-rated - opening in history. But did the s film really live up to the hype? s Dakota Johnson’s (“Need for s Speed”) look precisely fit the t role of Anastasia. Her disheveled a bangs and disproportional haire cut scream “I’m an English Lit e major” as her big bright eyes atl test to her innocence. However, actor Jamie Dornan - (“Once Upon a Time”) was not m the Christian Grey one envisions d when reading the novel. He has a e Russell Brand ugly-but-cute exteh rior. The sort of face that may at- tract from the start but its appeal e diminishes the longer one stares . at it. Fortunately, his six-pack dit verts audience’s attention away h from his appearance. d The entire movie felt like it was rapidly fast-forwarding

through time. The scenes were sporadic while the camera angles were chaotic. Relevant scenes from the book did not make the onscreen adaptation. In the movie, while visiting Christian’s family home, the couple argues because Ana disregards an important rule in the contract which states that Mr. Grey shall never be denied sex. In the book, the dispute ends in steamy boathouse sex. One of the book’s most notorious sexual encounters was also omitted. The nauseating sex scene, in which Christian Grey pulls out Anastasia’s tampon as a kinky gesture, did not make the cut. This was a respectable decision on the director’s part since no one would have been able to stomach the repulsive act on screen. The acting was rotten. The actors did not have any chemistry between them and did not attempt to fake it for the motion picture. Their relationship feels awfully scripted. It is apparent the actors are not suited for their erotic roles. Johnson’s soft breathy voice is exaggerated to sound innocent but eventually gets distractingly

Photo provided by fiftyshadesmovie.com Jamie Dornan and co-star Dakota Johnson’s on-screen chemistry, or lack thereof, leaves a lot to be desired from audiences.

annoying. She is extremely awkward and goofy. It makes the entire movie hard to watch. The only time her acting is somewhat believable is when she drunkenly dials Christian from the bar. Dornan does not embody the mystery that is Christian Grey. He makes Mr. Grey seem as dull as the color gray. His expressions are the same in every scene whether he is angry, happy or

turned on. He is unrealistic, uninteresting and unsexy. The movie focus should have been around producing the images of stimulating sex from the mind to the big screen. The sex scenes all together made up only 20 minutes of this 125-minute film. The sex was not sensual at all and felt more like a cheap porno. Instead of focusing on the sex itself, there was more of

an emphasis on the ropes and Johnson’s breasts, which surprisingly had more camera time than Ana’s roommate, mother and coworkers put together. The combination of bad acting and even worse directing make this movie the epitome of awkward. If you are looking for arousing sex-scenes you are better off watching “Fatal Attraction” or “Basic Instinct.”

‘Better Call Saul’ sets up despicable lawyer’s past exploits

Morgan Altland Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

If you watched “Breaking Bad” (and let’s be honest who didn’t see “Breaking Bad” at some point) “Better Call Saul” would be great for you. The series premiere aired last Sunday on AMC with a record 4.4 million viewers. This makes it the biggest cable series premiere in history. From the minds of Vince Gilligan (creator of “Breaking Bad”) and Peter Gould, a veteran writer, who worked on all 5 seasons of “Breaking Bad,” the show is about James McGill’s transformation into the lawyer “Breaking Bad” fans know as Saul. Set in 2002, we get a view for what McGill’s life was before the events of “Breaking Bad” and how he became the person fans learned to love. The show stars Bob Odenkirk (“Fargo”) who reprises the role of Saul. The first two episodes display Odenkirk’s incredible acting skills, allowing viewers to get a

feel for the character’s personality almost immediately. We get a sense of who James is, what he’s like and how he’ll become who he is going to become. Along with Odenkirk, we see the return of Jonathan Banks (“Horrible Bosses 2”) and Raymond Cruz (“Major Crimes”). Banks does not stand out much in the first two episodes. He is mainly present for comedic events involving stickers. However, knowing who he is from “Breaking Bad,” and knowing he has been cast as a main character, one can expect great things to come. Cruz gives a fantastic performance. He grabs viewers’ attention at the end of the first episode and draws them to continue watching so they can see what happens. The show’s start was a bit slow, with nearly seven minutes of black and white shots with Odenkirk working at Cinnabon. This also aired after “The Walking Dead” episode “What Happened and What’s Going On,” so it may have been a part of AMC’s weird theatrical episodes. Yet don’t let this opening discourage you, once the

Photo provided by amcnetworks.com Bob Odenkirk returns to the slimy, yet loveable small screen character in Saul Goodman that made him a household name.

show gets moving, you can see its brilliance. The only negative thing to say about the show is that it is not as attention-grabbing as its predecessor. “Breaking Bad” was great at catching the viewers’ interest from the very beginning of the series. Although great, “Better Call Saul”

doesn’t have this. The number of viewers that tuned into the second episode was basically half of those who watched the premiere. Although the show has already been picked up for a second season, as of right now, viewers have to wait for a moment to feel the show grabbing their attention.

Overall, the show is a must watch. The performances are phenomenal, the writing is fantastic and the program is shaping up to be another AMC great. You’ll regret not watching “Better Call Saul” because the show is going to be incredible. You hate yourself if you miss a single second.

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But all there is, is skin and pores, So I don’t think that’ll end well. Stop your water fall, It’s only dripping for the ones who crave for a tasteless joy ride, Down town you are known to be looser, Than the red light district, On a New Year’s celebration, For heaven’s sake give up the life of a shooting star blown up, In every one’s perception, I will be here to give you lessons on how to live, Without letting tidal waves sink your treasure chest, As long as you give me the key, I will ensure you that we will hold each other, Above these misguided heart thieves. I dream that you will look me in my eyes, And tell me that you have changed, Into a phoenix that has been re-born, In the sheets you once grazed in, My mother used to say that they will love you For what’s on your grave stone, But all there is, is mold and faint chiseled words, So I don’t think that’ll end well.

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Horoscopes Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19): Something will bring out a sweet side to your character. You will appear to be more involved than usual to those who matter. Nevertheless, the involvement will be well spent. However, beware of slight inclinations toward clumsiness of mouth. Watch out when it comes to testing boundaries.

Taurus (Apr. 20 - May 20): You’re likely to find yourself in a position where you will reflect on recent events without interruption. It shouldn’t be too difficult to make changes to your lifestyle if needed. It may not sound like something fun to do, but you’ll be clearing the way for better things in the future.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22): The idea of letting something go may need to be kept in the back of your mind, especially if you are finally proved right over a recent issue. Be gracious and avoid blaming others. Beware of saying something that will ignite more problems. Aim for peace.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22):

A mix of influences support a need for spending the day taking a back seat approach to things and letting others have their voice. A tendency to be a little too bossy could create some slight pressures, but taking a step back will make life much more stressfree and easy.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21): Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sep. 22): The recent slow vibe should develop into a much easier day. A very recent tipping point could actually relieve itself unexpectedly - while the week will appear to be geared for a dynamic approach to things, try going with the flow and just enjoy life’s pleasures.

Aspects are likely to disrupt your routine a little. There may be a minor obstacle that you will have to navigate. If this obstacle is even incidentally connected to a personal matter then you may need to reconsider your procedures. You might be having a slightly off day.

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Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21): Things will appear to lighten up considerably for you, bringing some much needed downtime. Things will go as planned and it will be a great day to spend some time with those you have not had the time to get together with in a while. A hint of nostalgia will make your week.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): There is some suggestion that the struggle to maintain practical approaches to your savings will eventually give way to a minor splurge later in the week. Watch out for

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Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19):

There is the likelihood for creative opportunities to arise. Home improvements that involve adding some harmony to your environment might take control. If there is something irritating you about your atmosphere, décor or character, now is the time to plan a solution.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): Sometimes you can be a little indecisive to the point of being hesitant. However, today you will really have a game plan for your objective, which could be very useful and impress people around you.

Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20):

Today is shaping up to be an unsettling day. There’s unpredictability

in the air. Even if nothing seems overly urgent to direct your attention, there may be a few issues to sort out. Unexpected switches when it comes to a career-based matter might become noticeable.

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