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Oswego mayoral debate 2015

Candidates discuss policies in public forum to address Oswego City residents’ concerns, offer solutions before election

Alexander SImone, Elijah Vary | The Oswegonian City Councilman Billy Barlow (left), incumbent Thomas Gillen (center) and County Legislator Amy Tresidder (right)

JoAnn DeLauter | Tatyana Bellamy-Walker News Editor | Asst. News Editor jdelauter@oswegonian.com | twalker@oswegonian.com Oswego City residents showed their support by attending the 2015 mayoral debate Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Oswego High School auditorium.

City Councilor Billy Barlow, Oswego County legislator Amy Tresidder and incumbent Thomas Gillen addressed top-

ics ranging from economic development to winter parking. The debate was moderated

by Colin Hogan of The Valley News.

Residents expressed their perspectives coming into the debate.

“I support Barlow,” resident Jennifer Losurel said. “I wish them all good luck, but let the best candidate win.

After the candidates settled on stage, opening statements began.

The questions included were from residential readers of the Palladium Times that sponsored the debate.

School shootings nationwide spark Oswego State administration response Travis Clark Managing Editor tclark@oswegonian.com

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On Oct. 1 at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, a gunman shot and killed nine people. On Oct. 9, another fatal shooting occurred at Texas Southern University in which one person was killed and one injured. And in nearby Syracuse on Oct. 14, a 15 year old was fatally shot and one 17 year old injured near Syracuse University.

These shootings, and others like them, have raised concerns at Oswego State and across the country about gun violence on or near college campuses. The topic begs

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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Oswego’s population has decreased by approximately one percent since 2012 and in that same time the tax rate has risen to nearly 55 percent, said Hogan.

Candidates agreed there is a need for tax cuts.

Tresidder acknowledged that the greatest source of revenue in Oswego City is the sales tax revenue, which shows the need for growth and support in businesses as well as the need to attract more people to Oswego.

“We have to support ourselves and

support our business because that is our future,” Tresidder said. “We cannot remain isolated in Oswego. If we want to survive, we have to become part of Central New York. That is my goal.”

Gillen agreed and claimed that is what his office has been doing over the last few years. He mentioned the increase in sales tax revenue and stressed that it was a gradual process that he plans to continue.

Barlow introduced the idea of reviving the neighborhood to increase sales tax revenue.

“The answer is to attract more people to not only shop and pass through the city of Oswego, but to live in the city of Oswego,” Barlow said. “I believe in neighborhood revitalization.”

Barlow plans to restore the Code Enforcement Department to enhance the neighborhood so more people want to live in Oswego, therefore increasing the city’s sales tax revenue.

As the debate continued, candidates

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the question of what the Oswego State administration has in place if an active shooter situation were to happen on campus.

Following the Oregon shootings and “A Conversation with President Stanley” on Oct. 5—a town hall meeting-style discussion where students, faculty and staff could ask Oswego State President Deborah Stanley questions regarding concerns they may have about campus issues—Stanley sent a campus wide announcement via email on Oct. 7 to address safety concerns.

In the email, Stanley reminded students of the “best practices to stay safe which emergency responders and university administrators have arrived at in consulta-

Mental illness is an impediment to some college students’ academic performance and Oswego State is considering innovative ways to aid these students.

Mental Health and Wellness Week was observed from Oct. 5 to 9 at Oswego State and included many events, from balloon art therapy to stress relieving activities. One of the popular events was the Paws of CNY Therapy Dogs, which allowed students to interact with canines to relax and unwind during the school week.

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Students race for cure in pumpkin run Oswego State fitness centers sponsor annual fall 5K for cancer research

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Maria Pericozzi Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com More than 175 people gathered to run 3.1 miles on Saturday to participate in the Great Pumpkin Run. At 1:30 p.m., the participants started the 5k at Marano Campus Center. They ran down the sidewalk towards Shineman, then continued running past all of Lakeside, while people standing along the sidewalk cheered for the participants.

There were many people standing along the course supporting the runners, including freshman Nathaniel Bates.

“I’m here supporting my friends today,” Bates said. “I know exactly the pain they’re going through and it just helps to have supporters.”

Then the participants ran around West Campus, and finished the race by running past Hewitt, towards a cheering crowd.

“I liked the course,” said freshman Jamie Aranoff. “It was a lot of cement which is fine for trainers, but not great for the knees.

Overall though it was fun.”

Freshman Jake Carrol also enjoyed the race.

“It was my first time running the Great Pumpkin Run,” Carrol said. “I really liked the competitive spirit.”

Senior Alejandro Lara finished first for the men, while junior Nelson Morales followed behind and finished in second. freshman Chris Triamburk finished third.

Senior Shannon Hurley placed first for the women, with junior Lauren McNamara in second,and junior Katelyn Proulx in third.

The top three males and females finishers received a trophy. All of the participants received a water bottle and the first 100 people that signed up for the race received a free T-shirt.

After the participants crossed the finish line, they celebrated by eating donuts from Dunkin Donuts and drinking apple cider in the first floor Marano Campus Center Food Court. For $1, the participants were also given the option to decorate and paint

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Our weekly list of what to do in Oswego Men’s soccer vs. Geneseo, Friday at Laker Turf Stadium at 3 p.m.

SEFA/United Way Walk-a-thon, Saturday at Lanigan Hall at 11 a.m.

Alexander Simone | The Oswegonian Participants showed their support for the American Cancer Society by running in the Great Pumpkin Run.

a pumpkin.

Many items were raffled off including earbuds, a GPS watch and a Fitbit.

Prizes were also handed out for the student club, organization, or residence hall floor that brought the most people to the race. A prize was also given for the best costume.

“I enjoyed looking at all the costumes,” said freshman Sammi Flavell. “There were people dressed as pumpkins, some people had on tutus and I saw a group of people in bathrobes.”

All of the proceeds from the race benefited the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

Susan G. Komen was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 33 and died in 1980 at

age 36. Her sister, Nancy Brinker, founded the organization in 1982.

Since the Komen Race for the Cure was started, it has grown to four continents with more than a million participants.

Komen Race for the Cure has been able to provide $2.6 billion to over 2,900 researchers around the world.

According to the Susan G. Komen race for the cure official website, it is estimated that there will be 231,840 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 40,290 breast cancer deaths in 2015.

“It’s good to come out and support everyone to make sure they know that people have their backs,” said freshman Derek Hempstead. “The race is for a good cause.”

Men’s soccer vs. Brockport, Saturday in Laker Turf Stadium at 1 p.m.

Recital: Solo and chamber vocal music, Sunday in Sheldon Hall Ballroom at 3 p.m.

Global Engagement Hour: “The U.N. at 70,” Monday in the Marano Campus Center, Room 220 at 12:30 p.m.

Talk by Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Monday in the Marano Campus Center Auditorium, Room 132 at 3 p.m.

Dr. Lewis B. O’Donnell Media Summit, Wednesday in Sheldon Hall Ballroom at 3 p.m.

Spanish movie: “La Lengua de la Mariposa,” Wednesday in Marano Campus Center, Room 132 at 7 p.m.

Talk: “The End of Marriage: Adultery in 19thCentury America,” Thursday in Marano Campus Center, Room 114 at 7 p.m.

Theater preview: “The Bacchae,” Thursday in Hewitt Union Ballroom at 7:30 p.m.

Alexander Simone | The Oswegonian 175 runners started at the 5K at the Marano Campus Center toward the Shineman Science Center, around Lakeside and finished in the academic quad on Oct. 10.

The Student Association held its 52nd legislation session and its fifth official meeting of the semester Tuesday evening. The number of senators needed to make quorum was satisfied.

Two new students, Daisie Bancroft and Kingsley Ibezim, were sworn in as senators and took the oath of office on the SA constitution. The minutes from last meeting and the agenda for the current meeting were both approved.

There were no guests to the senate or public comments.

In executive reports, SA President Christopher Collins-McNeil expressed his disappointment in the senators, except for his board of directors and Sen. Christo, for not attending the U.S. Senate event, Challenging Power, last Wednesday.

“It was extremely disappointing…”

Collins-McNeil said. “…If you want to talk about being in tuned with the student

voice and using your voice to advocate for students then you need to take an interest in these type of events on campus.”

Collins-McNeil also introduced student Ryan Peters as his new director of academic affairs.

Collins-McNeil mentioned that he will be attending a conference this weekend as well as informing the senators that the SUNY SA Conference is coming up.

He announced to the senate that SAPB is joining with the Department of Residence Life and Housing and Auxiliary Services to plan this year ’s OzFest. The first draft of the concert interest surveys are complete and will be sent out to the student body in the near future.

Emily Nassir, SA vice president, is excited about having more new senators every meeting and said she hopes SA will continue to grow.

With the addition of new senators, she

hopes to start ordering new polos and apparel for those who are interested.

She informed the senate that new committees are still in the process of being formed, such as a type of awareness committee to advocate for specific campaigns and initiatives on campus and the organizational review committee for the senate to become more aware of the clubs on campus and their purposes. Nassir welcomed the senator ’s input.

Nassir also reminded the senators that being a senator is a paid position and she plans to establish a set attendance policy to make sure senators are aware of what an excused and unexcused absence.

She also informed the senate that the chief of University Police, John Rossi, as well as the SA auditor, are coming soon to speak to senate on information relating to their departments.

Nassir stressed to senators the importance of attending their Hall Council

meetings because she has gotten complaints from Hall Council Presidents that some senators have not been attending.

She announced that there are still open spots for new senators to represent their designated residence hall.

Sen. Robert Taglia will be sitting on the Auxiliary Service’s board and Sen. Aloaya Tisor will be now sitting on the Faculty Assembly, both as student representatives.

Matthew Peters, SA director of finance, told senate that he is currently looking into ways to move their finance system online and that he has a rough draft of a travel policy for SA. Peters further introduced himself to the senate as director of academic affairs.

He is a history and international studies major and currently is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society and is a teacher ’s assistant. He was last year ’s director of

health and safety and welcomes any suggestions. Peters was referred to the involvement committee for one week.

In committee reports, the Rules and Judiciary Committee finished checking the senators’ petitions but continues to get more to verify. They are continuing to work on the attendance policy.

The Finance Committee didn’t meet this week, but want to look into creating a bill to expedite the process of bills to make it more efficient for clubs.

The Involvement Committee talked about advertising through the media organizations and announced that the first “Meet Your Senator” event is coming up.

They also announced that miss a meal will be on Nov. 19.

There were no special or general orders.

SA meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Lanigan 107. All meetings are open to the public.

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Residents gather in anticipation of answers to community issues Supporters listen to mayoral candidates introduce their stance on topics ranging from tax cuts to neighborhood development DEBATE, from COVER made it known that revitalizing rundown communities is a top priority.

“We don’t have the best first impression...for those driving through our neighborhoods,” Tresidder said.

The discussion on infrastructure spanned from city potholes to vandalized neighborhoods. According to the roster, the Oswego Code Department requires immediate reformation.

Barlow said landlords are accountable for sub-quality housing.

“Those homes have looked like that since I was a kid,” Barlow said. “Managing a code department that is prioritizing the city’s needs, expediting the process in which a violator is cited and brought to court. Right now we’re not even getting these landlords to court.”

If elected, Barlow would create a “Quality of Life” hotline to help relay residential complaints to city officials.

The older homes are decorated with chipping paint, garbage on the front lawn, worn doors, broken windows and graffiti.

“I know people who don’t dare sit on their front porch anymore,” Tresidder said. “They are no longer comfortable in their neighborhoods. This has to stop.”

These properties plummet in residential value and lead to an increase in cheap, rundown college rentals.

“I would definitely hold landlords accountable,” Tresidder said. “When you live in a city that is 50 percent rentals, it is not a recipe for growth. It invites crime and it does not provide for pride in our community. We owe our taxpayers better.”

Gillen defended his current position.

“We have been doing that,” Gillen replied.

“We have to look at the reality of it. We have aging people, some have passed away and some who have moved away. Their kids will come back and [sell the property] for $20,000.

The landlord will turn into a multi-housingunit and it’s used by students.”

Currently, the Oswego Renaissance Association (ORA) utilizes community grants to redesign neighborhoods. The project, which renovated 96 homes in 2014, is funded by the Shineman Center, the Oswego State administration and Pathfinder Bank.

A lack of city commerce is attributed to poor fiscal growth, disengaged homeowners and low job development.

“Business owners become frustrated when they want to increase the attractiveness of their building and they can’t do it,” Tresidder said. “They have to jump through many hoops to do that.”

Gillen explained Oswego requires an efficient source of capital.

“We need to have a smart, healthy business environment,” Gillen said. “We need a lot of help from people who invest in this community.”

Barlow explained that residents migrate to communities with increased opportunities.

“I’ve talked to a lot of seniors in the community who quite frankly say ‘As soon as I retire I’m out of here’,” Barlow said. “We need to be more economic development focused, pursuing developers and investors.”

According to Hogan, residents expressed concern last winter about the alternate street parking plan. The candidates addressed these concerns with plans for handling difficult street parking in the city during the winter.

Gillen admitted that his office tried inputting the alternate street.

“It could have worked if people supported it, but because people didn’t support it, we will have to try something else,” he said. “The reality is if you want people to invest in our older communities you have to provide parking for them. There is no easy solution in this. I don’t have a quick answer to that. We tried things. We will continue to try different things.”

Barlow disagreed and supported the previous parking ban that provided parking in specific streets between the hours of 1 a.m. to 6 a.m.

He is open and favorable to the idea of issuing permits to over occupied residents who do not have driveways.

Tresidder agreed with Barlow’s support in bringing back the parking ban.

“The alternate street side parking last year was a disaster,” Tresidder said. “I don’t think anyone could argue with that. I would definitely go back to the winter ban” Last winter an alternate street side parking plan was the worst for residents, according to Tresidder.

“We cannot control Mother Nature, but we can control what we do about the parking at night, and we need a ban,” Tressider said.

Tresidder recognizes the responsibility of the position and wants to make Oswego City proud by looking ahead and making sound fiscal decisions for the community.

In his closing statement, Gillen reminded residents about all the progress that has been made. He said that he is not afraid of being unpopular but plans to continue progress.

Barlow reiterated his plans of turning visions into improvement in Oswego. He looks forward to having the chance to show his experience in January and he plans to work for residents with energy, conviction and passion.

The debate opened some residents’ perspectives to the candidates’ different points of view.

“I got a lot out of it,” said Oswego resident Kay Pullen. “I didn’t know what I was going to expect but they gave some viable questions and answers and solutions I think, so hopefully they act together and do a good job for the city.”

Alexander Simone | The Oswegonian City Councilman Billy Barlow (left), incumbent Thomas Gillen (center) and County Legislator Amy Tresidder (right) debate in front of constituents in Oswego High School on Oct. 14 for the upcoming election on Nov. 4 for the position of City of Oswego mayor.

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“I Am Oz” campaign, Ozfest receives awards from SUNY related to diversity

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Nyasia Elie Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com Over the past year, Oswego State has made an effort to spread awareness of multiple cultures and backgrounds on campus.

Last week, “I Am Oz” and Ozfest received recognition from SUNY for outstanding programming.

According to SUNY, awards are given to “outstanding student affairs programs

that have demonstrated a positive impact on students and their development.” The “I Am Oz” campaign won the 2015-2016 Exploration In Diversity and Academic Excellence Award as well as SUNY Council award in the international, multicultural, gender, LGBTQ, spirituality, disability and related programs category. OzFest won honorable mention.

The “I Am Oz” campaign shines light on orientation, the “I Am Oz” speaker series, “I Am Oz” poster campaign, federal heritage month’s programming and the “Shine

the Light on Oz” all incorporate different aspects of dispersing diversity among students, professors and organizations.

The “I Am Oz” program emerged Sept.

2014 in hopes of engaging the campus community in substantial and respectful conversations in regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religion and ethnicity.

Daniel Roberts, coordinator of new student orientation and acting chairperson of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, explained the purpose of the campaign.

“The ‘I Am Oz’ Campaign was a yearlong series of programs, conversations and photographic displays designed to help recognize and celebrate the richness of the SUNY Oswego community,” Roberts said. “It was a way for all members of our campus community to recognize, celebrate and appreciate the various cultures, values and ideals that now make SUNY Oswego a vibrant community.”

Justin Brantley, a 2015 alumnus, was one of the founders of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. He explained how a black face incident that followed Black History Month sparked the creation of the committee. With the supervision and support of Dr. Jerald Woolfolk as interim diversity and inclusion officer, “I Am Oz” began to flourish.

Roberts and Brantley both believe the school has demonstrated the need for the program and as executed wellorganized campaigns and programs to receive such honor. The school has clearly demonstrated that the “I Am Oz” program is having a positive effect on the community as a whole.

“I think the award is very telling in the change of culture here on SUNY Oswego’s campus, and I mean that sincerely,” Brantley said. “That award is a culmination of all of those events being created and seen to fruition within a calendar year. As it relates to the SUNY system, we were able to set a standard here for the year, and we had no problem talking about. I believe it was an amazing first step.”

SUNY also awarded Ozfest with an honorable mention. Last May, Oswego State provided an alternative to Bridge Street Run, a bar crawl, for students to enjoy their last day of classes.

The event was free and included games, food and music leading up to the annual spring concert, declaring it a new tradition known as OzFest. The concert featured TimeFlies, B.O.B and Mac Miller and headliner Big Sean for students who paid for a ticket to attend.

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Oswego State plans to continue these projects. Upcoming speakers for “I Am Oz” speaker series include Robin W. Kimmerer, a notable teaching professor at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, who will present “Finding Common Ground Between Indigenous and Scientific Ecological Knowledge.” This event will take place Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Marano Campus Center auditorium. On Dec. 2 Alrene Kanter, a law professor at Syracuse University, will present “Who’s In, Who’s Out and Who Decides: The Rights of People with Disabilities” in the Marano Campus Center.

Brantley believes last year ’s campaign acts as a model to better this year ’s experience and Roberts declared “I Am OZ” a program that is here to stay.

“I think the ‘I Am Oz’ series is in a wonderful place. There are a lot of great people, students, faculty, staff and administrators that are putting their energy and effort into making Oswego a more inclusive community,” Roberts said. “With that kind of collaborative support and passion at our backs I think that means the series will continue to grow, evolve and have an impact on campus for years to come.”

Students come home to pets in residence halls to benefit mental health Disability Support Services increases number of approved on-campus animals for students with mental illness PETS from COVER For some students, petting these dogs for a few minutes is not enough to help them long-term. Maegan Kenny, a sophomore, said she has depression anxiety. Being around her cat when she was at home significantly helped Kenny, so she went through the process to bring her cat into her dorm room.

Although the Residence Hall Policy reads “Neither residents nor their guests may bring animals or pets of any kind into the residential community except as specified in the pet policy which limits residents to fish,” the Disability Support Services office at Oswego State makes accommodations for students like Kenny to have an emotional support animal in their dorm room.

Starr Wheeler, coordinator of Disability Support Services, said an emotional support animal provides comfort, relief of anxiety or help with depression.

“Accommodations are done on an individual basis,” Wheeler said.

In order to obtain an emotional support animal, students must provide their diagnosis or disability that relates to the animal. There is not a large amount of paperwork required.

“Once we get the documentation, turnaround time is quick,” Wheeler said. “We’ve had them done as quick as two days.”

Kenny said having her cat, Foxy, in her dorm room in Riggs has helped prevent panic attacks and anxiety.

“I’m not as homesick as I used to be last

year,” Kenny said. “It’s nice knowing that when you come to the room it’s not empty.

You’re not alone, there’s a little animal waiting there for you.”

Kenny said there are some difficulties having a cat in her dorm room, such as the noise it makes and the complications when it gets sick. But she said the benefits Foxy provides outweigh the negative factors.

“I’m going to have her here until I graduate,” Kenny said.

Jordan Dedrick, a first year graduate student and resident assistant in Onondaga Hall, shares her suite with her New Zealand black rabbit, Dexter.

“He improves my mood,” Dedrick said.

She said that in previous years she kept to herself, but since having Dexter in her room, other students often see him and come visit.

“I don’t even know half the people that stop by, so it helps me interact with people on my floor, especially as an RA,” Dedrick said.

Having the 10-pound rabbit gives Dedrick an opportunity to connect with her residents. She said she tells them to come over and pet him when they feel sad, and she enjoys the opportunity to get to know the students.

Dedrick, a first year graduate student, has experienced stress relief by having Dexter on campus with her.

“It’s good to have an animal there that’s happy to see you,” Dedrick said. “I open my door, he runs up to me and bites my pants. I’ll be doing my homework and getting really stressed out and then I look down and he’s laying at my feet nibbling

on my toes. Having that companionship is really nice.”

One in four adults between the ages of 18 and 24 have a diagnosable mental illness, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

According to NAMI, 64 percent of young adults who left college did so because of a mental health related reason.

The Counseling Center and Disability Support Services are resources that want to give students the tools they need to excel, even if that means having a pet in their dorm room.

“We want students to be successful,” Wheeler said. “The way I see it is that if they’re successful, I’m successful.”

Jacqueline McCarthy is a peer educator for the Counseling Center. McCarthy, a senior psychology major, said having pets can help students perform better in their academics.

“From what I’ve seen, it makes their college residence feel more like home, which probably helps them feel less lonely and possibly even helps them do better in their classes because of this,” McCarthy said. “It is good to know that service animals are allowed in all residence buildings on campus, so that students who really feel they need one can obtain one and have it become certified fairly easily.”

Wheeler said there are currently about 10 emotional support animals living on campus. These creatures provide comfort to those who find stability spending time with a pet. Although she wasn’t able to verify the exact figure, Wheeler said the number of emotional support animals this year is “much greater” than it has

been in previous years.

The option to have a comfort animal on campus is available to any student with a mental health need.

“I think all college students would benefit from having an animal somewhere, somehow around,” Kenny said. “Companionship makes everyone happy.”

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College officials assure students of on-campus security precautions Active shooter awareness, training highly encouraged by faculty after mass shootings make national headlines SHOOTINGS, from COVER tion with colleagues across the nation in response to emergencies.”

She encouraged students to sign up for Oswego State’s NY-Alert, an email notification system. This is an “opt-in” approach, meaning students choose to sign up for alerts, rather than being an “optout” method, in which students would automatically be added to the email list and choose to remove themselves.

Jaclyn Schildkraut, an assistant professor of public justice, deals primarily with research in mass shootings and is the co-author of an upcoming book titled “Mass Shootings: Media, Myths, and Realities,” due to be released in Feb. 2016.

Schildkraut is in the process of working with the dean’s office to replicate research she conducted at Texas State University, where she received her Ph.D, about the campus notification system. She sees the opt-in method as problematic and hopes to improve the frequency at which we are receiving notifications.

“I’m also interested in learning more about the different avenues that we have for alerting,” Schildkraut said. “I know we get text messages and emails here, but in Texas State we had a system where it would take over all of our computers or we had classroom tickers, which I notice none of the classrooms here have.”

Stanley remains confident in the notification system.

“We have been very successful with the opt-in approach, which is what the college community seemed to prefer when we introduced NY-Alert in 2007,” she said. “Currently, 8,574 members of the college community have signed up. That’s pretty close to everyone who is regularly on our campus…

With opt-in, people can choose exactly how they want to receive the alerts — email, text, phone — and they can choose more than one phone number and email address.”

Another practice listed in the campus-wide email was watching the active-shooter video, “Run. Hide. Fight: Surviving an Active Shooter Event,” that can be found on the Oswego State University Police website.

The video depicts how to act and respond in the event of an active shooting.

“I personally feel there is valuable information in the video,” Stanley said. “How-

ever, we are having discussions about how to provide effective information and training across all members of our campus community. Updated, additional information and new strategies may be added.”

University Police Chief John Rossi held an informational session involving the film “When Lightning Strikes“ on Oct. 14 to help students, faculty and staff better recognize and survive an active shooter situation. Ac-

we get out when the fire alarm goes off. You don’t take your time, because that one time when the fire alarm goes off it could be real.

That’s the same thing with this video. You really need to take it to heart, remember it and file it away in the event that there’s an emergency and you follow the concepts that you were taught to do.”

The specific concerns brought up at “A Conversation with President Stanley” re-

and staff to a desire for a more open entry desk,” Fields said. “It went through several iterations with [Residence Life and Housing] directing the ultimate solution. I believe many/most of the decisions by [Residence Life and Housing] (as the client/operator) were based on functionality.”

Kolenda described the process involved in designing the desk.

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cording to Chief Rossi, the video on the University Police website is a “shorter, condensed version” of this.

Rossi believes the film is effective for training individuals in an active-shooter situation.

“That’s still the best practice from the Department of Homeland Security,” Rossi said.

“When they do come out with something else, we will adjust our training to that.”

The shorter video is also shown to Residence Life and Housing staff during training sessions. Assistant Vice President for Residence Life and Housing Richard Kolenda said he hopes the practices shown in the video never have to be utilized for a situation like an active shooter, but stresses the importance of knowing the information in the chance that an event were to happen.

“It’s like anything else when we talk about safety,” Kolenda said. “Fire safety…

garded the redesign of Waterbury Hall’s front desk, notably the openness of its space.

At the discussion, senior Rebecca Herwood, the Student Operations Services Staff Coordinator (SOSC) for Waterbury Hall, raised concerns about the safety of Waterbury’s front desk following its renovations.

At the meeting, Herwood said that she felt the desk is “not the most safe place to be,” especially in the event of an active shooter ever appearing on this campus.

Herwood declined to be interviewed to further explain her safety concerns with the front desk design.

According to Associate Vice President of Facilities Services Mitch Fields, the desk’s design was overseen by Residence Life and Housing.

“The desk’s design was a response on the part of the architect to the direction of [Residence] Life and Housing leadership

conceived, there was a feasibility study and a program study,” Kolenda said. “During that program study, students, staff, maintenance staff, custodial staff, Funnelle students, Waterbury students, Scales students, were all consulted on what they wanted to see, how they wanted to see things. The architects who came and did the study would ask all these questions to different groups of people.

Some of them were RAs, some of them were regular students that we were able to get to come to these meetings, and they all had input on what they wanted to see, how they wanted to see it, what was most important to them.”

According to Kolenda, the design was a result of people wanting to see a more open and functional desk.

“The students didn’t want to feel isolated, they wanted to have contact,” Kolenda said.

“We also had to make it handicap accessible.”

Despite the openness of the desk area, Kolenda believes it is still safe.

“It is not any more unsafe or safe than any other place on this campus,” Kolenda said.

The Oswego State administration believes the campus is prepared in the event of an active shooter situation.

“Our University Police Department is highly trained,” Stanley said. “We have an effective threat mitigation team and early warning system in place to forecast and intervene to prevent troubled individuals from erupting violently.”

According to Kolenda, in the event of an active shooter, University Police are in charge and will direct his staff and others in what to do. Rossi is confident in University Police’s ability to handle an active shooter threat.

“I have no doubt in my mind that we can respond as needed to any situation that would happen,” Rossi said.

He described “table top exercises” that University Police go through for emergency response training.

“It’s where an emergency situation is basically thrown at you and the facilitator will keep bringing different circumstances into the situation,” Rossi said. “Whatever your position is, you’d have to basically respond to it and it is good because it is a learning experience. Sometimes there’s more than one way to handle a situation and everyone who sits at the table gets to have a large overview of the response.”

Kolenda emphasized the importance of students taking the proper steps to be aware of any possible emergencies and to be knowledgeable of the different alert systems.

“The college is prepared because they have a plan in the event that there is a problem,” Kolenda said. “We have bullhorns on the sides of buildings to tell people when there is an active shooter… we have NY-Alert that will put out the information to students.”

Schildkraut said mass shootings are statistically less likely than most crime.

“The loss of one life is absolutely one too many,” she said. “That being said, we have to keep it in context: homicide in the United States is 0.1 percent of all crimes known to law enforcement. Mass shootings are 0.01 percent of the 0.1 percent.”

However, she also highlighted the importance of staying alert.

“One important point we need to change is the mentality that it can never happen here,” she said.

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Volleyball off to best start in over 10 years Lakers on pace for one of team's best seasons in program history with strong play from deep roster Brian Krosky Sports Editor bkrosky@oswegonian.com With its win Tuesday against Hamilton College, Oswego State volleyball improved to eleven games over .500 and now sits at 18-7 (4-2 in SUNYAC) on the season so far.

With this win, the Lakers are now just one win from tying last season’s win total, with eight matches remaining.

In these eight remaining games, the Lakers have an excellent shot to surpass not only last year’s 19-win mark, but the 20-win mark set by the Lakers in 2013 and 1984. With only three more wins, the Lakers will be alone in fourth place for the most wins in Oswego State volleyball history.

Head coach J.J. O’Connell, in his fourth year as head coach for the Lakers, said that this was one of his best offseasons and that has helped his team reach the level of dominance that they have so far.

“I felt like our returning players were a lot more ready for the season, in terms of their preparations physically and mentally as well,” O’Connell said. “They had higher goals and they were ready to go when we started the preaseason.

That was big.”

With the elevated level of play the Lakers have seen every year under O’Connell’s direction, it comes as no surprise that they have found themselves in this situation as the season is winding down.

“For us, we’re just trying to get better every year,” O’Connell said.

“I think we do that by the hard work we do in the gym and continue to bring in talented players. You can see that with the players, we have gotten better. It’s nice to see that our hard work is paying off.”

This team shows talent not only

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from their experienced upperclassmen, but their freshmen as well. O’Connell said it is “interesting” to see them have such a mix of proven talent, but also the potential that the underclassmen show from such a young age.

“Sometimes we make some young mistakes,” he said. “But our experience doesn’t let that get to us. Our experienced players say, ‘Hey, we’ll shrug it off and move on.’”

O’Connell and the players like having the balance of ages out on the court and haven’t seen it impact their consistency.

“We definitely have a good freshmen class this year that really picked up our level of play,” junior offensive hitter Kim Cassa said.

One of those impact freshmen is Ariel Murawski, the 6’2” offensive hitter from West Laffayete, Indiana. Murawski, who was Oswego Athletics Athlete of the

Week for the ending on Sept. 6, is second on the team in kills and leads the team in hitting percentage.

“Having the freshmen come in so ready to play definitely helps our whole team work together and be motivated,” Cassa continued.

The one thing that seperates this team from the previous years is clear from the coaching staff and the players: chemsitry.

“We wanted to change the culture here, they hadn’t had a lot of success in a long period of time,” O’Connell said. “Always a goal as a coach is to see the program rise. A lot of it is through the hard work of the players.”

A reason this team's chemistry is so effective is that everyone plays a specific role and works together to get the best result.

O’Connell spoke highly of senior libero Lindsey Morehouse, who has been vital to

playoffs this year.

Even if the Lakers win out of the remainder of the schedule, it would still place them at 26-7, one win shy of tying the win total set by the 1992 Lakers.

However, with the Lakers having already played strong in SUNYAC play and most likely ending up with the No.3 seed in the SUNYAC Championship Tournament, they have a possible chance to even get over 27 wins.

While it would not be easy for them to win out the rest of the schedule, the team has absolute confidence that they can.

Although they will face some very tough non-conference opponents down the stretch, Oswego State has a better winning percentage than every team they face for the rest of the season except for one, SUNY Poly.

Even if the Lakers don’t win out, they will almost definitely pass the 2013 and 1984 teams in total wins.

“We have some very competitive players and they realize that they can beat anybody if they play as a team,” O’Connell said.

The end of the season will set the tone of the playoffs for the Lakers and determine how much momentum they can bring into the tournament.

“We can honestly take the whole thing if we work hard,” Ruggaber said.

Oswego State will be on the road this weekend to play Western Connecticut State and Keene State before traveling to Geneseo the following weekend for SUNYAC pool play against SUNY Fredonia, SUNY Geneseo and SUNY Potsdam.

The Lakers control their own destiny to the No.3 seed in the SUNYAC, having defeated Oneonta State earlier in the season to break a tie. The team can lock up the No.3 Elijah Vary | The Oswegonian seed with a sweep at Geneseo.

the team’s success. Despite her minimal impact on the stat sheet (only one kill and four digs on the season) O’Connell said she, “is literally the glue of this team.”

“You can’t [devalue] what she [Morehouse] does for this team,” O’Connell said.

“Chemistry is critical in our sport.”

Junior Rachel Ruggaber, who was Oswego Athletics Athlete of the Week this week, has 370 digs so far this year, which is good enough for the team lead and third in the SUNYAC conference. She also believes team chemistry is the focal point of their improvement.

“I think our team chemistry is a lot better this year,” Ruggaber said. “Everybody is motivated to work hard.”

The Lakers’ standing in the record books would be reached by the end of the regular season, but could be even more significant with how the Lakers perform in the

Tennis ends with losses to Plattsburgh, Oneonta Team to lose only three graduates for 2016, look toward improvements under second year with Evans

Crew begins preparation for another season Ingrid Johansen Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com Rower Noah Kasman recalls the night he joined Oswego State Crew. “[Matt Stufano and I] started talking about crew, and I asked when the next meeting was,” Kasman said. “As soon as I said that, everyone around me started telling me to come the next day to join the team. I always look back and smile because it gave me this overwhelming feeling that crew is a big welcoming family.”

Oswego State crew is a 30-year-old club of dedicated student-athletes.

Each semester, 70 to 90 rowers and coxswains of varying experience train together, strengthening both their skills and their relationships.

The executive board of Crew Club consists of 13 students. The four captains, Kailey Brigande, Claire Wajda, Garrett Edick and Grey Ankenman, place rowers into boat lineups and manage practices. During land practices at Lee Hall, rowers work on indoor rowing machines

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Oswego State defeated SUNY Fredonia 5-4 on Sept. 26 for their lone SUNYAC win of the fall season.

The Lakers haven't had a winning record in over a decade, with its closest occurence in '06-'07, finishing 6-7.

Dan Laverde Asst. Sports Editor dlaverde@oswegonian.com The 2015 fall season has come to a close for the Oswego State women’s tennis team, finishing with final record of 4-10 and a conference record of 1-2.

And with the completion of the season comes the end of Shane Evans’ first stint as head coach.

The Lakers fell to Oneonta and Plattsburgh in their last two games of the season at the SUNYAC Championship in Binghamton the past weekend, but Evans believes it was a positive first experience.

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“Even though we lost it was still a great experience,” he said. “It was nice to test the waters and get a feel for how we do in that environment. It was definitely a lot of fun regardless of the results.”

Even though the season did not go ideally record-wise, Evans reflected on his first experience and the positives he takes away from it.

“I wish we got a few more wins under our belt,” he said. “But nonetheless I feel like we really improved as a team.

We really focused on our strengths and we recognize our weaknesses. We have a lot to look forward to.”

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“It’s been fun,” Evans said about working with this year ’s roster. “I look forward to continue getting to know the team. Having most of them back will definitely help us grow.”

Although having the returners back is a big help, Evans added that losing any seniors, no matter how few, has a huge impact on the team.

“They’re a crucial part of our team,” he said of the seniors. “They’re the leaders on this team. It’s unfortunate we

have to see them go.”

Among the three graduating players is senior Alicia Kreamer, who touched on her experience in her final season and with her new coach.

“It’s been a lot of fun this year,” Kreamer said. “Shane brought in some new techniques that really helped me. It was really a great experience. Definitely going to miss it.”

With the departing seniors comes the need for replacements, and that is where the offseason recruiting process comes into play.

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The volleyball team travelled to Plattsburgh on Saturday for SUNYAC Pool Play, where the Lakers came away with two 3-0 victories. In the first match, Kim Cassa led Oswego State to a dominating sweep of Buffalo State with a team leading 10 kills. In the second match, three Lakers including Moriarty, Murawsi and Dillon all recorded double-digit kills en route to their second sweep of the day against SUNY Plattsburgh. With the two conference victories, the Lakers improve to an impressive record of 18-7 on the year and are now 4-2 in conference matches.

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The men's soccer team headed west on Saturday to take on Buffalo State.

After trailing 1-0 at half, the Lakers’ lone goal came off the foot of their leading scorer, Bernard Osei, just two minutes into the second half. The goal was off of a deflected shot attempt.

The score remained tied until Luke Pavone scored Buffalo State’s second goal of the game in the 82nd minute.

That late score ended up being the difference, as Oswego State fell 2-1. With the loss the Lakers fall to 4-7-1 on the season, while Buffalo State improved to 9-3-2.

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Siegfried balances academics, athletics, ROTC Women's soccer starting goalie sets standard for fellow student athletes Robert Lee Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com Oswego State junior goalie Melissa Siegfried is the epitome of multitasking. She balances classwork, starting for the women’s soccer team and also being involved with Oswego State's Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program.

Siegfried cited her brother as an influence to her joining ROTC, on top of all of her other responsibilities.

Her brother, David, completed his ROTC training at Northeastern University and graduated in 2011. He received his commission and is currently an Engineer Officer at Fort Guber in Oklahoma.

She explained why ROTC means so much to her.

“I always want to protect people and always want to be there for them, and this is my way of showing that I am a leader and that I can help people,” Siegfried said.

With her trio of main responsibilities, Siegfried has managed to balance her time wisely.

“I have to prioritize,” Siegfried said.

“When I have free time, I’m doing what needs to be done and not what everyone else is doing, or slacking off.”

She acknowledged that she has to give up on social time in order to make

sure she has her future where it needs to be.

Not only does she get inspiration from her family, as her brother went through the same program, but the female pioneers of the Armed Services as well.

“I think it is good that they proved to themselves and every male in the army that we are just as strong as they are,” she said. “When it comes to ROTC, being much younger than the non-commissioned officers, we get a lot of flak for being young kids going on to become officers.”

Despite the fact that she has many activities going on, trust is the key aspect for her every day. She trusts her teammates in the same manner she trusts her fellow cadets.

She has prioritized very well and puts her responsibilities in the strict order of academics, athletics and then ROTC training.

Often her field training is scheduled at the same time as her games. Although she will miss out on some things, she knows what she has to do to make up for what she missed, no matter what activity it is.

While Siegfried has role models of her own, she wants to inspire other young women who may want to follow in her footsteps. She wants to be seen as a leader to them.

Garrett Gallego | The Oswegonian Melissa Siegfried has little free time each day while juggling classes, athletics and ROTC training.

“As long as you put your mind to it, you can do anything you want,” Siegfried said. “If anyone has anything to say about you, use that negativity as motivation to succeed.”

Siegfried is a contracted cadet and will receive her commission as an army officer upon graduation in May 2017, the time she will look to go into Chemical Corps for the United States Army.

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experience recruiting new players.

“I think it has worked out well so far,” he said. “It’s definitely hard to replace the talent we’re losing in them [the three seniors], but I definitely feel like it’s all coming together. I already have a few players who are interested.”

With such a professional attitude at the young age of 21, Evans seems to have transitioned nicely into the coaching realm.

One of his players, junior Leslie Usherwood, could not agree more with this assessment.

“He definitely seems very experienced for his age,” Usherwood said.

“He knows a lot about coaching and the game of tennis. He does a nice job of making the learning experience fun.”

Alicia Kreamer added that his comparable age helped the team develop a stronger relationship with Evans faster.

"He came in and really fit in with us right away," Kreamer said. "I think it has a lot to do with him being able to relate to us."

With his first season in the books, Evans looks toward next season with the confidence his new team has in him.

“It was a great learning experience for sure,” Evans said. “Knowing what I know about myself and the players, I am looking forward to the spring and next fall with high hopes.”

The Oswego State men’s club volleyball is six weeks into the season and the team has a positive feeling about the present and the future.

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helping them advance to the playoff round.

They shined there and ended up finishing third overall, capping off a successful tournament. The team maintained energy throughout the entire day, while saving their best play for last when it mattered the most.

Jason Hui, a freshman who played dur-

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“The team is challenging for a freshman,” Hui said. “Just because I was called up for the first tournament, it won’t mean I am automatically in for the following tournaments.”

Hui noted that there is a high level of competition for the team and that anyone can be replaced on the court.

Despite the tough compeition, Huis believes the team is in good hands and trusts the leaders of the team.

“They choose what is best for the team,” he said. “Tyler [Penberty] and Stephen [Bobarakis] really care about the team. They run the team but try to be as fair as possible.”

One of Hui’s favorite parts of being on the team is the practices, despite the late hours that they bring.

"Although it [practice] is late, it is better than practice being in the middle of the day and have half of the players missing,” Hui said.

Captain Stephen Bobaraksi is excited about the young turnout for the team and loves what the first-year players have to offer to the team.

The team only lost two seniors from the previous year, which was Bobaraskis' junior year.

“We have high hopes for this season,” Bobarakis said.

He also mentioned that a couple of years ago, he was dissatisfied with the direction the team was being led. He thought the captains didn’t have enough control of the team and didn’t teach players to be mature, abusing their power.

“The team was bound to dissolve, but [we] managed to bring it back into good hands,” Bobarakis said.

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Editor's Column: O'Connell takes Laker volleyball to new heights

Brian Krosky Sports Editor bkrosky@oswegonian.com Oswego State volleyball is on pace to win over 19 games for the third straight year under head coach J.J. O’Connell. At the end of this season, he will be responsible for coaching the Lakers to three of their seven most successful seasons in program history.

Those numbers are distorted even because the Lakers currently play just over 30 matches. Two of those seasons at the top of the Lakers’ all-time great seasons were in 1993 and 1994, when the team played around 45 games per season. What O’Connell has done at Oswego State in a short period of time is outstanding.

O’Connell has talked about wanting to make a culture change for volleyball and he’s done exactly that. He wanted his team to be seen as nothing less than a perennial contender in the SUNYAC, while also wanting to be recognized as one of the hardest working teams on and off the court.

Most coaches go through growing pains in their first years with a program. Coaches will implement a new scheme or strategy that has to be learned or they may have to deal with a turnover in roster that involves a lack of veteran leadership on it. However, in his first year in 2012, O’Connell still won 12 games, which was more than any Oswego State volleyball team had won since 2008. After that, there was no slow rebuild for the team.

The following year, the Lakers won 20 games, their first 20-win season since 1994.

They followed that up last season with 19 and a playoff appearance.

O’Connell is on his way to being one of the winningest coaches in Laker volleyball history through only his fourth year.

He’s done an excellent job of bringing in players to succeed in his system, such recent graduate Stephanie Bailey, who is third in Laker history in kills and hitting percentage. O’Connell also brought in his own talent, Ariel Murawski, who is at the top or near the top in multiple major statistical categories this season.

Someone like O’Connell, who has enjoyed major success in every coaching position he’s held, finds the best in every team, no matter what talent is on the roster. As an assistant for the College at Brockport, the Golden Eagles went deep into the NCAA Division III Championship. As the head coach at Stevens Institute of Technology, he had a .747 winning percentage.

Coaches of his magnitude often find promotions very easily, and Oswego State can only hope that he stays around long enough to bring Laker volleyball even greater success. What O’Connell is doing right now is something special that should not be taken for granted.

Golf closes fall season with high hopes Team finshes strong, says goodbye to senior captain North Cole Parzych Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com As the fall season sits in the rearview for the Oswego State golf team and with the spring season in the distance, head coach Mike Howard and the rest of the team is happy with how they performed this fall.

Averaging a fourth place finish in their six matches and finishing in the top half in four of those six matches, Howard feels the team reached its goals.

“We’ve had a couple good years here and that’s kind of the expectation,” Howard said. “Right now [our goal] is to finish in the top half of all of our events and be in contention for winning championships.”

Oswego State won its annual home fall invitational on Sept. 21 at the Oswego Country Club, beating out SUNY Potsdam by one stroke and SUNY Delhi by four

strokes to claim their second win in the last three seasons at their own fall invite.

Senior leaders Dan North and Tyler Wurzer led the way for the Lakers this year and thought it was a successful fall season as a group and individually.

“I was happy that we won our home invitational,” North said. “That was something I really wanted to do and I know the guys wanted to do, as well. As long as we finish in the top half, we are usually pretty pleased.”

“I was hitting a lot of fairways,” Wurzer said. “It’s easier to score when you’re in the fairways rather than playing out of the trees, just keeping it straight.”

Howard reflected on the team’s skill set and thought as a group they all were able to consistently have good tee shots, helping them set up easier shots and limited balls in the rough to cut down their scores.

“I think overall as a group, not just

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[North and Wurzer], we had better ball strikers," Howard said. “Kids had real good skill off the tee and the fairways so I think we have been better there than maybe previous years.”

The team feels they enjoyed the most success at the Eastern College Athletic Conference Mid-Atlantic Championship, despite not finishing in first. On day two of the tournament, Oswego State put up a team score of 300, which helped it move up the leaderboard as it finished fourth out of 12 teams.

“I would definitely say that the ECAC 300 second day is a quality score,” Howard said. “We haven’t been that low in a competition in probably, I’m guessing, 10 years.”

North, who will graduate at the end of this semester, finished his collegiate golf career very strong. He led the team as he shot a 78 at their own tournament back in September. He also put up his best scores of the year at the ECAC Mid-Atlantic Championships with a 77 on day one and 72 on day two.

“Toward the end of the season I think my putting was really on, that helped shoot the even par,” North said.

“My putting was fantastic. I didn’t really hit many greens but I was getting up and down from everywhere and that’s because I was making five-foot [putts] and then par putts and then to finish with an eagle on the 15-footer putt [at the ECACs], so that showed my putting was locked in at the end of the year.”

The team resumes its season in the spring on March 30 in the Hershey Cup at the Hershey Country Club in Pennsylvania

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Rachael Ruggaber Volleyball Senior, Liverpool

The senior libero had quite a week as she led her team to two conference victories with her strong defensive play. Ruggaber played all 10 sets in last weekend’s SUNYAC play in Plattsburgh. The Liverpool native recorded 55 digs in total through the three matches, as well as a matchhigh of 22 in a winning effort over SUNY Plattsburgh on Saturday. Additionally, Ruggaber recorded 11 assists on the offensive side, solidifying her impressive week as the Lakers improved to 17-7 on the season.

Rowers look to find camaraderie, determination in club sport CREW, FROM B1 called ergs to improve their form and technique. This is then applied in boats during early morning water practices at Fairhaven Marina.

“I ran for captain because I could see the potential the team has to get better and grow to be great and I thought I could help,” Wajda says.

Captains work closely with coach Mike Piro, a graduate student who dedicated four years to the team as an undergraduate.

“When asked to coach this semester, I felt obligated to be a part of it still,” Piro said. “Being able to raise this team to a level higher than it was when I came in as a freshman is really rewarding.”

Matt Stufano, the club’s president, is responsible for running meetings and focusing the board. Vice President Sarah Balseiro coordinates fundraisers and community service and acts as liaison to the U.S. Rowing Association. The board includes Treasurer Katia D’Arcy, Secretary Jaclyn Shyptycki, Safety Officer Kelly Doering, Dockmaster Amanda McKnight and Social Chairs Aaron Cassidy and Shanna Fuld.

“The people I work with basically

Bernard Osei

Men's Soccer Freshman, Syracuse

Photo provided by Mike Piro Members of the crew team practice during an early morning on the waters of the Fairhaven Marina.

The RowStrong Regatta on Oct. 11 enabled Oswego State to race master level rowers through a 5,000-meter course. Oswego State finished in third place, only four minutes behind the first place finisher.

“I get so excited to share the sport with others and I love it when I see them enjoying themselves when they row,” Brigande said. “To me, that’s really rewarding.”

The team's U.S. Rowing membership allows Oswego State to compete at the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta on Oct. 24, which Stufano refers Reflections on Equality to as, “the most competitive re& Diversity in the Media gatta [the team] has been to in four years.” The Head of the Fish Regatta on Oct. 31 accommodates rowers of This year’s Lewis B. O’Donnell Media Summit will explore the topic of represen- all experience levels from over 150 clubs. Oswego State hopes to race tation and equality in the media. Panelists will include individuals with a variety of eight boats. diverse backgrounds who will weigh in on the discussion of underrepresentation Piro said the team is preparing in areas including broadcasting, communication, journalism and public relations. for these races by, “getting everyone rowing, and teaching the novice rowers to love the sport.”

Teamwork is the universally acModerated by: S.A. President Chris cepted key to rowing.

Collins-McNeil “On a crew team you all have Kendis Gibson ‘94 to sync together as a unit,” Ankenman said. “There’s a bond you get Anchor and Reporter for ABC News from working together in such close Dave Longley ‘94 proximity with all those people.”

“When I joined freshman year, Chief Meteorologist at News Channel the older team members made me 9 in Syracuse feel like I belonged somewhere,” Michelle Garcia ‘06 club member Jen Labas said. “Most Identities Editor at .mic of my friends and best memories are from crew.”

Common passion for rowing enables a unified team.

“We wake up crazy early, blurryThis intimate panel discussion features alumni who have become successful in their field within the past 5 years of graduating. This ses- eyed, and when we meet we are able sion allows for students to network with recent grads and gain insight to smile and actually enjoy each on how they have been able to excel in their field after graduation. other’s company,” Edick said. “I don’t even enjoy my family at five The panel is opened up at the end for questions and breakout sessions. in the morning. The team shares one mind. We are all in it for each other” It will take place directly after the main event at 4:45 in Sheldon Ballroom.

Ultimately, this fierce camaraderie drives Oswego State's crew.

“It’s the most amazing group of people,” Edick said. “They have made all that college work worth it 10 times over. That’s why Follow us! @ozmediasummit | #ozmediasummit | facebook.com/ I’ve stayed.” oswegomediasummit | oswego.edu/mediasummit every day make it possible for the team to function properly,” Stufano said of his executive board. “They deserve so much credit.”

As a club sport, crew is studentfunded. A portion of the team’s budget comes from the Student Association and the rest is collected from dues and fundraising. Team expenses include race registrations, travel fees and expensive equipment: an eight-man boat can cost $40,000.

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For the second time in a month, the freshman forward receives Athlete of the Week honors after another impressive stretch. In the Lakers’ match at Buffalo State on Saturday, Osei netted his teamleading fourth goal of the season to tie the game up two minutes into the second half. The goal was scored off of a deflected shot attempt by Conor Lunduski, as Osei then positioned himself perfectly to finish the job. Notably, Osei also extended his team-lead in points with 11, as the freshman continues to have a remarkable first season heading down the stretch.

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The Oswego State field hockey team had a commanding 6-2 victory against SUNY Morrisville on Tuesday and the defense stepped up. In Sarita Charap's first game back in over a month, the Laker defense helped her out tremendously, only allowing three shots all game. The defensive pressure was vital as the Mustangs scored on two of those shots, limiting any more damage to be done.

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Oswego State volleyball senior libero Rachel Ruggaber knows how to keep the ball off of the floor. She has recorded at least 20 digs in a match for the sixth time this season (22 against SUNY Plattsburgh on Saturday), increasing her team-leading total on the season to 307.

Ruggaber also is third in the SUNYAC for digs.

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Freshmen have played a vital role on offense this year for the men's soccer team. Of the 16 goals that have been scored this season, seven have come from the freshmen duo Bernard Osei (4) and Jason Siracuse (3), who are first and second on the team in goals scored in 2015.

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Campus Recreation Report Kelsey Blair Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com The CoRec Softball League came to an end with The Big Knockers and Who’s your Papi facing off in the finals.

Both teams were confident that their players could bring home the championship.

The game remained close throughout, with the lead switching multiple times. Both teams had powerful hitters that produced several home runs each.

Going into the bottom of the fourth, The Big Knockers were losing 6-4 and had to score for the game to continue.

They were able to tie the game forcing extra innings.

Who’s Your Papi was able to take a commanding lead in the top of the fifth, scoring five runs. The Big Knockers did not have an answer, and Who’s Your Papi ultimately took home the Championship T-shirt, winning 11-6.

Abusement Park and Softbeau faced off in the men’s competitive final.

Abusement Park had an easy ride to the

finals. They beat the Packheaters in the quarterfinals, 13-1, and then defeated Facts FACTS, 16-8, in the semifinals to earn a spot in the championship game.

Softbeau edged out Pacemaker Steel, winning their quarterfinal game, 12-10.

They went on to beat Psi Phi in the semifinals and advanced to the finals.

Unlike the previous playoff games, this was not a high scoring game. Both teams brought their A-game defense to the field. In the end, Abusement Park was able to take home the victory, 2-1, and the Championship T-shirt.

The Intramural Soccer League is coming to an end as well. NARP LIFE faced off against Fitness Family & Friends in the CoRec finals, while We The Movement and the HoodRats FC will compete for the men’s championship title.

The flag football league is nearing the playoffs, while the broomball, floor hockey, badminton/pickleball and basketball leagues have all just begun their respective seasons.

For more information about Campus Recreation programs, gym and pool hours, visit oswego.edu/campusrec or call Lee Hall at (315) 312-3114. =

Photo provided by Campus Recreation Who's Your Papi took home the Co-Recreational softball Championship T-shirt with an 11-6 victory.

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FLU VACCINES SHOW NECESSITY For the third week straight, Mary Walker Health Center offered free flu vaccinations to students. This is an option many in our age demographic do not traditionally take advantage of, but we should start.

According to data collected by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention during the 2014 National Health Interview Survey, Americans ages 18-49 are the lowest number of people receiving flu vaccinations. Only 31.2 percent in our age range get vaccinated, compared to 70 percent over 65 years old, 45.5 percent from 50-64 years old and 49.9 percent from six months to 17 years old.

Students should be more wary of the impact of not getting their flu shot. Even though

we have stronger immune systems than children and the elderly, our lives in close quarters with each other leave us at risk of infection. The flu can be spread by coughing, sneezing or even simply talking. We spend more than half of flu season (October-May, according to the CDC) on campus where we live communally. Just going to class or going down to brunch on Saturday morning could leave one of us infected for up to two weeks, according to flu.gov. No student can afford that as the semester winds down.

The short walk to Mary Walker and a little pinch from the needle is worth the defense against the flu. The shots are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For students living off campus, the two

Rite Aids in the city at 250 State Route 104 and 33 E. Bridge St. offer free flu shots with no appointment as long as they’re open each day. Kinney’s Drugs at 174 W. Bridge St. offers flu shots to students without an appointment as well. However, the pharmacy does not guarantee the shot will be free saying, “many prescription plans cover a flu shot for a minimal or even zero copay.”

College is about independence and making our own decisions. Our parents made nearly half of us get our flu shot every fall until now, and maybe they were on to something. So let’s make the line at Mary Walker extend out the doors now before the lines begin to grow because the ‘Oswego plague’ is running rampant.

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Off-campus housing: Deadlines required Selection of off-campus living shows need for planning ahead

Is breast cancer awareness about more than pink?

“It’s all about the pride. Women are very insecure about having to go through something like that.

The whole wearing pink thing is just showing your support.”

Kat Keffner junior, broadcasting and mass comminications “I hope some way somehow through awareness, a cure is being found. I feel bad, especially for those who have it and I would hope their families and other people support them” Charlene Assam sophomore, public relations “It’s a good cause. It’s not much else besides wearing the color.

People don’t really talk about it.

They wear the color and they go for a walk and that’s about it.”

Tabitha Mcleud senior, communications “It could just be a trend. They might not be doing enough.

Perhaps there are other ways to bring more awareness to it, like donations or something.”

D.J. Henriques senior, broadcasting and mass communications “Whether it’s a trend or not, it still brings awareness so either way it’s a win-win in my opinion.”

Ashly Arbizu freshman, accounting

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Ashley White Copy Editor awhite@oswegonian.com Being a junior at Oswego State, the fall semester is the time to go searching for an off-campus house. Many students that are juniors already went through this process their sophomore year. Many also decide to stay on campus for the rest of their time in Oswego. It all depends on what your preferences are regarding living situations.

I was one of the students who really wanted to live off-campus. Last year, a

group of my friends and I tried to get an off-campus house, but it didn’t end up working out. This year, I handled everything about the process of preparing to live off-campus differently and it ended up working in my favor.

This year, my two friends and I realized that we needed to start looking for off-campus housing as soon as possible.

Last year, our mistake was looking way later in the year at the end of the fall semester, which we realized was a terrible idea. By then, all the good houses are gone and it’s hard to find a landlord that is actually decent.

I was very disappointed that we didn’t end up getting a house because by that time, I was sick of living on campus. I was living in Onondaga Hall and I didn’t like it all that much. I didn’t like it enough to live there again. I wanted to be able to have my own space and be able to feel like more of an adult. Even though I didn’t end up living off campus this year, I still ended up in The Village, which is just as good.

We decided on a house quickly for

next year. We found a perfect three bedroom house right on Bridge Street next to Friendly’s, so it’s very close to campus.

The landlord we are renting from, Matt Brancato, is such a nice man and made the whole process of looking at the house and signing the lease so easy for us. As soon as we looked at the house, we fell in love with it and we knew it was a great match for us. We signed the lease as soon as we could.

If any of you are interested in living off-campus for next year, I highly recommend looking now or you will miss out on some good choices for houses. If you do end up looking at houses, make sure that it’s with people you can live well with, because you don’t want to have a terrible experience. College is supposed to be the best years of your life, so you don’t want to suffer with terrible housemates for a whole year.

I’m looking forward to off-campus living for my senior year, and I can’t wait to see what the experience has in store for me.

Playboy squashes tradition Popular magazine does away with printing nude photos of women Travis Clark Managing Editor tclark@oswegonian.com Playboy, the men’s entertainment and lifestyle magazine founded by Hugh Hefner in 1953, pioneered the concept of a “men’s magazine” with provocative, nude images of beautiful women. It’s been a staple in pop culture and men’s lifestyle publications for over 60 years.

This week, Playboy decided to once again raise eyebrows, but not for the reasons one might have expected.

The magazine announced that it will no longer feature nude images of women beginning in March 2016. As can be expected, this has the Internet abuzz and “readers” of the magazine taken aback.

In an interview with the New York Times, Playboy Chief Executive Scott Flanders explained how the digital age affected the decision.

“You’re now one click away from every sex act imaginable for free,” Flanders said. “And it’s just passé at this juncture.”

What that basically means is that Playboy believes the novelty they once championed has worn off; it’s no longer unique or unusual.

Perhaps they’re right.

Many Playboy traditionalists, for lack of a better term, have expressed distaste, ironically, for the publication’s decision. Arguments that Playboy was “classy” in its depiction of nude women, setting it apart from what’s seen on the Internet, have been exclaimed online.

“When Hef created Playboy, he set out to champion personal freedom and sexual liberty at a time when America was painfully conservative,”

the Playboy staff wrote in a post on its website.

At the time, Playboy was unique. However, we live in an age where women empowerment is expressed and needed in more ways than ever before. What worked over 60 years ago may not be what’s best now.

Following last year’s Isla Vista killings, where a man killed six people to punish women for rejecting him and men for living a more sexually active life than him, the social media campaign #YesAllWomen spread like wildfire.

The hashtag was intended to raise awareness for violence against women.

Also last year, more along the lines of Flanders’ point, a celebrity photo hack leaked hundreds of nude photos of various female celebrities on 4chan.

These incidents, and others like it, have propelled women empowerment to the forefront of social change. Celebrities like Miley Cyrus and

Chelsea Handler bare all on Instagram to show no fear in the face of criticism, but Playboy is a different entity. It has a reputation and that reputation, for the most part, is not encouraging for women.

Playboy has been taking strides over the years to stray away from that reputation, though. The idea of “reading” Playboy was never exactly a sought after concept, but the publication is aiming to change that.

“Our journalism, art, photos and fiction have challenged norms, defied expectations and set a new tone for decades…So we say: Why stop now?,” the post goes on to read.

It sounds as if Playboy is aiming to challenge the norm again, and in their reality, nude is the norm. In other words, Playboy can be successful without the added reputation of misogynistic readership. Women can be beautiful without baring it all.

Photo provided by Molly via flickr With nude women no longer being shown in the popular magazine, readers are surprised, but understanding.

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Breast cancer bewareness Tip of ‘Pinktober’ lacks longevity, seen as trend the hat...

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◊... to the availability of flu shots on campus. ◊... to the SUNY system awarding Oswego State for ‘I Am OZ’ and Ozfest.

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Mac & cheese causes tantrum, expulsion Intoxicated UConn student loses cool in dining hall, open container in hand

Photo provided by wikimedia As men and women dress in pink and Instagram their ‘No Bra Day’ photos, others continue to suffer.

Julianne Loney Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com Ladies, get out your pink apparel, it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Let us “celebrate” with pink cupcakes, pink tutus, pink hair dye and the pink bracelets that remind us to “save the ta-ta’s!” Over the past couple of years, America has glamorized the disease that affects one in eight women at least once in their life.

The critically acclaimed “Pinktober” campaign launched by Hard Rock Cafe each October aims to raise awareness and show support of those undergoing cancer treatments and survivors that have successfully overcome the hell that is breast cancer.

But can we put a 31-day limit on awareness of a cancer that takes almost 40,000 lives a year? Is there power in simply wearing pink to sporting events, walkathons and other non-conventional places in order to make a statement?

At certain points in the calendar year, there are appropriate times for specific colors, like red for holiday times and pastels in the spring, but something does not sit well with me when I see people buying excessive amounts of pink apparel for one specific month of the year. Both the NHL and NFL show support of breast cancer awareness with pink laces, socks, towels, flags and even pucks. The pink ribbon is in the corner of each billboard advertise-

ment located in the stadium and found at the corner of TV screens for the entire month. According to Business Insider, the NFL sends approximately 5 percent of pink apparel sales to the American Cancer Society, leaving the rest of the profits to benefit the corporation itself.

Although the campaign was designed to promote awareness, we take “awareness” to a whole new level. As someone who has seen this disease fatally deteriorate lives, I strongly believe more should be done in every month, rather than just one. I have been beside someone battling breast cancer up until the week the disease took their life, and no T-shirt saying “Save the ta-ta’s!” could have changed the way the cancer would run its course.

Essentially, yes, “Pinktober” gets social media buzzing and allows patients to feel support. However, the underlying goal is a definite cure. There are not enough likes on Instagram of a man in a pink tutu to make up for the head of hair lost by a patient currently battling breast cancer, but with time comes progress.

Today, there are approximately 2.8 million breast cancer survivors living in the United States, meaning 2.8 million stories of struggles, defeats and victories. Almost 3 million people have the opportunity to share their ultimate triumphs. With the right support (year round), we can separate from “Pinktober” and its consumeristic habits and move into a positive, reassuring new light.

Water found on Mars, now humans?

Photo provided by Gail via flickr Drunken rage ensued after a UConn student demanded bacon jalepeno macaroni and cheese.

Morgan Altland Asst. Laker Review Editor maltland@oswegonian.com The hanger (hunger + anger) is real.

A video began circulating online about University of Connecticut student Luke Gatti, who was denied service in a dining hall after arriving with an open container of alcohol in his hand. But Gatti wanted his bacon and jalapeño macaroni and cheese.

We’ve all had those days. However, when Gatti became vulgar and began pushing employees of the dining hall, he was tackled by a member of the staff.

The video is nine minutes long and has some moments that will make you laugh and others that will make you moan. Although an interesting watch, it is also a good glimpse into how people handle conflict.

Going into the halfway point of the semester, many students have had the occasional encounter with a student who is “having too much fun.” When dealing with these students, the situation can go from zero to 100 in an instant. Knowing how to adapt to the situation or deescalate a situation is important for your safety and the safety of others.

The staff did a good job handling Gatti.

The staff managed to avoid majorly enraging Gatti and only used physical force when necessary. The manager talked to Gatti in a clear, calm manor as Gatti became louder and more aggressive.

Yet there were many areas in which the staff could have handled the situation better. For instance, toward the beginning of the video, the manager tried to tell the student that anyone in the dining hall would know that students are not allowed to bring

in open containers. He then proceeded to turn to another student to ask them if they would bring in alcohol.

When handling a conflict, you shouldn’t go out of your way to involve others. That just brings in unneeded attention. There may be part of you thinking, ‘Yeah, but when I take down John Doe I want everyone to know what he did!’ Take a breath, and think about whether you or John Doe really needs everyone watching you go at it.

On top of that, when the manager tried to leave the situation, two other employees of the dining hall and a few students tried to step in and handle it as well. One student got in between the two the first time Gatti attempted to shove the manager. This was useful because it prevented the situation from escalating too quickly. But, the two employees who enter the situation do it to talk to Gatti. It leads to them and the manager all talking over each other as they try to calm Gatti down and persuade him to leave. When one person is handling something, take a second to stand back and only involve yourself if absolutely necessary. Too much stimulation can negatively affect the situation.

You should check out the video. It has some good moments and shows how you can handle a situation like this. Just remember, before engaging in a volatile situation, think about if you’re needed, if it could harm you and whether you would make the situation worse. Remember, sometimes the mac and cheese isn’t worth it.

Urban Outfitters asks staff to volunteer Popular clothing store seeks employees to work for free during holiday season

Photo provided by wikimedia Though it will be decades until humans inhabit Mars, research is beginning to prepare future settlers.

Bageot Dia Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com The concept of human colonization on other planets goes way back, but NASA has made it clear that it plans to do just that at some point in the future.

Last month’s groundbreaking announcement of seeping liquid saltwater on the surface of Mars has thrown everyone into a frenzy. As the chances of finding alien life grow, so do the chances of colonizing the rocky planet for future human habitation.

According to the bipartisan NASA Authorization Act and U.S. National Space Policy, it has been estimated that humans won’t set foot on Mars until the 2030s. However, these new findings will help us further understand the history of our fellow cosmic neighbor and answer some of our age-old questions.

Soon after the announcement, NASA even took to the social media website Reddit to speak about their findings on an “Ask me Anything” thread. Composed of key personnel, the scientists addressed questions from the quantity and volume of the saltwater to whether it was drinkable and safe for human consumption, in addition to addressing what procedures would be taken if life or some other anomaly was detected on the planet.

We’re all clearly excited, but what’s next on the agenda?

According to a detailed plan by NASA, there are three thresholds to overcome in order to send people to the red planet: the “Earth Reliant,” “Proving Ground” and “Earth Independent” phases.

Each step carefully details the intricacies and internal procedures necessary for such a trip, including research onboard the International Space Station to determine what technology is suitable for the journey and “earth independent” activities on Mars which will enable astronauts to conduct tests and experiments on the rocky planet itself.

The ultimate goal is to become “independent” from Earth, according to the NASA report. Living on Mars means needing to be able to sustain healthy lifestyles and maintain proper working and living conditions in space, all of which are pioneering challenges that NASA plans to address.

Our presence on Mars will initiate a new age in space exploration. The journey and research conducted there would benefit the human race in unimaginable ways. It would also jumpstart our space-related activities as we travel farther into the solar system.

If the Apollo moon landing has taught us anything, it’s that the hope and resilience of the human race have no bounds. The small pocket of humans that we’ll send to Mars will usher in a new age as we take the next step into the unknown. If all goes well, we’re sure to reach Mars in a few decades time.

Photo provided by Will via flickr Urban Outfitters sent an email to its workers asking them to help pack and ship orders at a new fulfillment center during the month of October.

Lexi Hanna Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com With the holiday season nearing, consumers bustle about frantically, stores advertise feverishly and employees get busy. Stores find themselves understaffed and behind schedule during this time of year.

To keep business running smoothly, Urban Outfitters has asked employees to volunteer their time packaging and shipping out orders at their new Fulfillment Center, which opened in June.

Urban Outfitters sent out a mass email with the request, including the days and times volunteers would be appreciatedOctober 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31 from 9 a.m.3 p.m. or 12-6 p.m. They also offered transportation and free lunch to those who volunteered.

This email request has caused the media to go nuts. Is Urban Outfitters’ request an unethical one? The media appears to believe so. Why? The store is not forcing employees or making it mandatory to package and prepare shipments

with no pay. They are simply asking for volunteers. How is it any different from a local foundation asking for volunteers to plant trees or work a fundraiser?

A volunteer is an unpaid individual who willingly wants to help someone in need, be it a well-known retail store or a school-wide event used for funding purposes. It may be argued that a school-wide event or a local foundation asking for volunteers to host a fundraiser is doing a good deed and has admirable intentions, while a major corporation doing the same thing is only unjustifiably profiting and lining their pockets.

However, the goal is essentially the same for both: make money and get tasks done without spending money unnecessarily.

Urban Outfitters is not in the wrong for asking for volunteers. If they had made it mandatory or forced it on employees, legal penalization might make sense. In this case, however, legal penalization is unnecessary and even the idea is irrelevant. Why is it cause for legal action?

Understandably, they’re asking paid employees to volunteer their time on top of working regularly. The concept of

volunteering has been lost or overlooked. Volunteering is an act that is intended to offer help without expecting reward. Causing an uproar simply because employees who are normally paid for their work are asked to volunteer their time is completely forgetting the magic and the intention behind volunteering altogether.

Again, transportation and lunch have also been offered. Transportation of any type is generally extremely expensive when everything is factored in and free lunch should always be greatly appreciated. It’s disheartening to see where people put value: money, rewards and recognition.

We should be placing value in more meaningful things such as love, compassion and charity.

The fact that we’re suggesting legal penalization because a corporation in need asked employees to volunteer their time to work together, thus building relationships, leads one to believe the values most often observed are those of material lives as opposed to meaningful lives.

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Events Calendar Friday, Oct. 16 through Friday, Oct. 23

SUNY OSWEGO FACULTY ART EXHIBITION Date: Friday, Oct. 16 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: Second Floor, Penfield Library ART EXHIBIT: “WHERE DO WE GO?” Date: Friday, Oct. 16 Time: 12 - 5 p.m.

Location: 186 W. First St., Oswego RECITAL: SOLO AND CHAMBER VOCAL MUSIC Date: Sunday, Oct. 18 Time: 3 - 4:30 p.m.

Location: Ballroom, Sheldon Hall MOVIE: “O SOM AO REDOR” Date: Monday, Oct. 19 Time: 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Location: Auditorium, Marano Campus Center MOVIE: “LA LENGUA DE LA MARIPOSA” Date: Wednesday, Oct. 21 Time: 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Location: Auditorium, Marano Campus Center THEATER PREVIEW: “THE BACCHAE” Date: Thursday, Oct. 22 Time: 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Location: Ballroom, Hewitt Union

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Weekly EP: Latest pioneer of pop genre Riley Ackley Promotional Director rackley@oswegonian.com

Born and raised in the South, new artist Alexx Mack is a surefire success story. With the confidence of a long-standing pop diva, Mack seems like a well-known artist. Drawing on the ever-growing synth-pop subgenre, Mack should soon find herself in a league of artists ranging from Marina and the Diamonds to Charli XCX. Her earliest work is impressive and unafraid and with the release of “Like We’re Famous” Mack exemplifies what makes her so special.

It’s this kind of unabashed confidence that newcomers should strive for. For Mack, it is this belief in herself that will make her a shoe-in for future successes.

Like the best of Betty White’s retro, 80s-pop goodness, lead single “Bad” is

an impressively composed track. From its pulsating beginning there is no secret; this song is 100 percent pop. Upbeat and swirling, the highly-produced track is slick and shiny. For the energetic “Bad,” settling down is not something that comes easy. Every moment of it is like a powerhouse punch with unbelievable potential.

On “Sunglasses,” Mack once again showcases a certain sense of carefree conviction that makes audiences feel good. Its most climactic moment, a long run for Mack, is reminiscent of artists like Cher Lloyd, but the voice is definitely not the United Kingdom singer’s.

There is simply no denying the individuality of Mack and her tracks, especially with “Sunglasses.”

The EP’s other two tracks, “Retro Romance” and “Red Eyes,” are more of the same.

With each, Mack proves that she is a force to be reckoned with. The young singer showcases the type of undy-

Photo provided by alexxmack.com Alexx Mack gives synth-pop fans a thrilling new pop princess.

ing vitality that will make new listeners fall in love. As “Red Eyes” amps up, listeners will feel just as fearless as Mack. While reminiscent of artists before her, Mack’s work sounds like she pioneered the genre.

By the close of the fourtrack EP, Mack will have listeners drawn in and wanting more. Every moment on this release feels

too short; like a fantastic night out, everything about “Like We’re Famous” feels like it’s gone before it even starts and just as the cold weather begins to flow in the summery pop infusions of the EP are welcoming. “Like We’re Famous” is an accomplished piece as both a debut and overall musical endeavor. It shoots for the stars and easily reaches them, just like Mack knew it would.

‘American Horror Story: Hotel’ reinvents terror

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cast, the first episode focuses Morgan Altland on five.

Asst. Laker Review Editor Wes Bentley (“The Hunger maltland@oswegonian.com Games”) plays John Lowe, a detective whose story the viewers follow for the maAre you ready to check in? jority of the episode. Follow“American Horror Story: ing the loss of his son, Lowe Hotel” premiered Wednes- works on a series of cases that day, Oct. 7 on FX. Many tuned involve gruesome deaths as a in to see what dark, twisted form of punishment for things reality Ryan Murphy wanted they have done. While workto create this year. Murphy ing, he receives a call that did not disappoint. The pre- leads him to the hotel. Once miere can be considered one there he gets his first glimpse of the best in the five seasons into the insanity behind the of the show. walls as he continues to try to For those unfamiliar with solve the crime. Bentley does the franchise, “American Hor- a great job stepping forward ror Story” follows a different in his scenes and playing his group of characters each sea- part for the show. son. The time lines can shift Sara Paulson (“12 Years a around and the worlds have Slave”) returns again to the been seen to be connected series. Little is known about with characters in some sea- the full extent of her characsons crossing over into others. ter, but in the episode she is This season is set in the seen punishing a heroin adpresent and follows a group dict and releasing a prisoner of people that all hold a con- held by Kathy Bates (“Tamnection to the Hotel Cortez. my”), whole being a former Although the show has junkie herself.

10 actors slated in the main Bates’ performance is one

Photo provided by flikr.com The latest installment to the anthology series is making audiences rethink staying in hotels.

that the show could improve on. At the moment, the character sounds eerily similar to the one she portrayed in the past season. The only thing missing is her beard. It is another mother enduring the torture of being trapped in an environment in order to keep her child.

Lady Gaga (“Sin City: A Dame to Kill For”) gives one of the stronger performances in the episode. Much is seen of her character, although not much is said. She provides the What is she? factor of the show that most fans feed on.

As it progresses, people will

get a closer look at what is really happening in the world through her actions.

Finally, there was Matt Bomer (“Magic Mike XXL”) who plays the son of Bates’ character and Gaga’s love interest. Bomer tends to fall back in the episode as the light is shown more on others.

Overall, the show is a good watch. The balance between the characters works and the plot is intriguing enough to make viewers need to see the next episode.

One thing the show needs to watch out for is its cast. It can be hard to write a great character when nine others are also pushing for the limelight.

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Selena Gomez’s mature, alluring comeback to spotlight Heather Clark Laker Review Editor hclark@oswegonian.com

Selena Gomez has shed her Disney-star skin with her latest release, “Revival.”

A turn from her danceoriented 2013 release, “Stars Dance,” “Revival” is filled with sensual and soft beats that create an overall lovely atmosphere. Unlike Gomez’s previous albums, “Revival” may not be suitable for all ages.

The album has a personal narrative that flows through the melodies of each song.

She begins the album with a short-spoken verse about not knowing what the future has in store for her.

Though an odd choice, it transports the listener into a calm and serene song about her “rebirth.”

Gomez’s lyrics are filled to the brim with emotion and sensuality that will have fans of the former wizard of Waverly Place double taking. With lyrics like “all I want is your body heat” and “can’t keep my hands to myself. I mean I could but why would I want

to,” loyal Selenators are seeing a new side to the artist. A majority of the songs on the album are written about past relationships and the effects they had on her, while a few are about self-empowerment. Gomez lets the audience into her head and opens up on a whole new level.

Gomez’s voice reaches heights and several lows never heard on her previous albums.

The album’s lead single, “Good For You,” was the first glimpse at the singer ’s new, sultry sound. Described as “sexy” by many, the song has a mellow beat with the occasional heavy-hitting bass. There are two versions of the song. One features rapper A$AP Rocky’s verse accompanied by an even heavier bass and a remix of tempos. The other is purely Gomez and a great representation of what the rest of the album offers.

“Me & The Rhythm,” a minority among the slower-paced ballads, gives the album the energy it needs to keep it moving.

This paired with the Shakiraesque “Body Heat” and the fast tempo of “Survivors,” Gomez gives her fans a couple of great dance tracks.

The wild beat takes over in

Photo provided by selenagomez.com Selena Gomez unleashes her sensual side on her latest album release, “Revival.”

“Rise,” Gomez’s ballad about overcoming obstacles. A late night walk on the beach kind of song, “Rise” has a steady beat paired with Gomez’s fluctuating vocals which create a melody. Once again, Gomez

speaks another verse about being “lifted up.”

“Same Old Love,” a bouncy yet generic beat, is catchy and reminiscent of Gomez’s earlier works. Once you listen, it’s stuck in your head for

hours. Not that you’ll mind.

Filled with heartache and outright provocative lyrics, “Revival” is a must-listen to for a fan of the synth-pop subgenre, devoted Selenator or just about anyone.

‘The Walking Dead’ lurches back to life in new season Travis Clark Managing Editor tclark@oswegonian.com

AMC’s juggernaut zombie drama is back. “The Walking Dead” has always been a ratings hit and hit-or-miss for critics. However, last season’s impressive run proves it has potential to be both a commercial and critical hit.

Season six premiered on Sunday, Oct. 11 with an epic opening act bigger than any previously seen.

The show’s premieres and finales always push the limits. This season’s opener, “First Time Again,” was no exception.

Where “The Walking Dead” could have been considered a guilty pleasure in past years, with memorable moments drowning in subpar dialogue and laughable character development, this year has pushed the series into unfamiliar territory. This means the show is no

longer just a guilty pleasure.

While it may not be able to compete just yet with exceptional dramas like AMC’s other hits like “Breaking Bad” and “Mad Men,” the show has taken great strides in improving on the many concerns voiced by fans and critics alike. Its characters are now dynamic, some more than others, and its storylines are thrilling. Not to say they haven’t been in the past, but when the creators sprinkle in some substance, backed by good character development, it makes things easier to swallow.

Season six picks up directly after the events of the season five finale, sort of. The episode shifts back and forth between the immediate aftermath of that finale and the near future. That means a lot of interesting foreshadowing.

What this episode does above all else in terms of originality, at least compared to other episodes, is combine black and white with color. The show has been known to feature reruns in black and white, but never has it utilized the concept for artistic pur-

Photo provided by sicariomovie.com Andrew Lincoln and Chandler Riggs share a rare calm moment on the set of the zombie phenomenon.

poses like this. The result is a creative and engaging approach that provides a breath of fresh air.

In terms of storytelling, the writers have upped their game. The black and white helps convey this, but the writing itself is an improvement. Characters show realistic reactions and the interactions between various characters is actually far less eye-rolling

than in the past. “The Walking Dead” seems to be aiming to make a statement that it’s ready to be a meaningful contender in the television drama race to the top.

While some characters didn’t quite get the attention viewers may have hoped, Carol being one of them (her “you just wait” line is great, though), Rick’s development from dictator to

“farmer” to ruthless killer to a respected leader again has been a worthwhile ride, despite some bumps in the road.

Obviously it’s not all perfect— I still don’t get Maggie and Tara’s budding mother-daughter relationship—but this premiere continues the tone the fifth season conveyed so well and sets a fantastic tone for the rest of the season.

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‘Sicario’ leaves audiences thrilled, contemplative Megan Beauchamp Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

“Sicario” is the kind of jarring thrill ride that moviegoers all love.

The anticipation and perpetual state of angst keeps viewers on their toes eager for what’s about to unfold.

The movie literally opens up with a bang, as a SWAT truck comes crashing into the walls of the home of a drug lord, which quickly turns into a hectic shootout. Automatically, the viewer is assaulted by guns and gore, and a lot of decomposing bodies concealed behind the drywall.

Before the audience can even get a chance to make sense of what’s happening, the leader of the FBI team, Kate Macer (Emily Blunt, “Edge of Tomorrow”) knocks into a wall discovering a dead body, with a bag over its decaying head, as well as 41 other bodies in the same condition.

Macer is the kind of detective who likes to play by the rules.

With a no-nonsense personality,

she’s adamant about winning the ongoing war against drugs, which in result leads her to volunteer for a purposefully ambiguous task force. The leading agent of the mission, Matt Graver played by Josh Brolin, (“Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps”) with his almost carefree, guile demeanor serves essentially as the commander-in-chief. However Macer, as well as the audience get the impression that there is more to the task, than just a simple drug bust.

This suspicion is confirmed when the team travels south of the border to Mexico, and is promptly engaged in yet another gunfight, whilst in bumper-to-bumper traffic. Here’s the thing though; there’s this little thing called jurisdiction which they don’t possess in Mexico. So, this entire scene where they kill several men in two vehicles with hundreds of civilians around, isn’t exactly legal. Not only is the audience aware of this, but so is our main character. Macer acts as a sort of proxy for the viewers. We watch as she grapples with trying to understand why she was recruited for this most likely illegal mission, and why every piece of informa-

Photo provided by sicariomovie.com Left to right: Emily Blunt, Josh Brolin and Bencio Del Toro star in the compelling and action packed crime drama.

tion she receives is so vague and obscure. As much as this movie is a thriller, it could easily be identified as a mystery as well.

The most suspenseful thing about this movie could be the ambiguity that surrounds it and the constant need for information coming from Macer, like what exactly does Graver do? And what’s up with his enigmatic partner, Alejandro played by Bencio Del Toro (“Snatch”)? In one of the scenes when Macer is trying to pedal in-

formation out of him, he relays to her, “Nothing will make sense to your American ears.” As if this was a foreshadowing for the entire movie, he’s right.

Throughout the movie, the audience gets the impression, that this is somehow a social commentary on whether there should be a means to an end on doing the right thing. It’s almost as if the director, Denis Villeneuve (“Prisoners”) is asking viewers, ‘Is doing the right thing

always moral? Or even legal?’

“Sicario” provides the viewer with this struggle of ideals.

Watching the events unfold, in their hearts viewers understand it’s for a greater cause. However, the ways in which it is accomplished leave a sour taste in their mouths.

The movie itself is a good balance of thriller and thought-provoking perception, which takes audiences beyond just gore and violence, to more challenging themes.

Best of Netflix: Hidden horror gems to keep you up all night Riley Ackley Promotional Director rackley@oswegonian.com

There’s no better time to sit in on a scary movie than the cold, sweeping darkness of fall. While the sun sets earlier each day, these movies become a mainstay for everyone looking to raise their heart rate.

While many horror movies filter in and out of theaters, many more pass quietly like ghosts through the night. On Netflix, these movies have found a place to build new niche audiences. From the streaming service horror has found a new, cemented outlet of experimentation. The Oswegonian looked at some of Netflix’s best horror films last year. However, with new ones being added almost daily, the list has continued to expand and change. Here are a few to check out.

“The Babadook” A critical hit, “The Babadook” proved just how successful a limited release can become. Founded on the

foundations of Kickstarter, the directorial debut by Jennifer Kent proved to be an outstanding piece of work. Artful, heartfelt and ultimately terrifying, “The Babadook” follows a mother and son who uncover a startling children’s book.

What transpires is a suspenseful unraveling of lead Essie Davis’s Amelia. By far one of the greatest horror films on Netflix, “The Babadook” also works as one of the greatest movies on the site in general.

“The Taking Of Deborah Logan” For horror fans, nothing has become more despised than the cheap, found-footage subgenre. For audiences, films like “The Blaire Witch Project” skyrocketed the subgenre into the mainstream but generally, found-footage is hard to do well. There are exceptions to every rule. “The Taking Of Deborah Logan” is one of these exceptions. Following a research crew’s delving into the mind of an old woman suffering from Alzheimer ’s, “The Taking Of Deborah Logan” is filled with the type of atmospheric

Photo provided by thebabadook.com Essie Davis reads to Noah Wiseman in a relaxed moment of “The Babadook.”

pressure horror fans crave.

“Mr. Jones” In “Mr. Jones,” a couple’s getaway to find creative inspiration proves to be everything but. From its opening moments, “Mr. Jones” does a terrific job at establishing a sense of uneasiness in both the viewer and the characters.

Upon discovering a vagrant’s

den-like home, the characters of “Mr. Jones” experience a shared amount of tension and uncertainty with the viewer.

Each passing moment is both haunting and interesting, and by the film’s final experimentally shot moments, everyone is sure to be invested.

“The Houses October Built” By far one of last year ’s

greatest and most overlooked horror films, “The Houses That October Built” is terrifying.

Utilizing a slow-burn beginning, the movie’s continuous build draws in audiences while the scares continue to flow.

The plot of the film is also perfect for Halloween as a group of friends attempt to find the most extreme haunted house.

Each moment of “The Houses That October Built” is better than the next. By the end of the film haunted houses will never look the same.

“Creep” In “Creep,” horror giant Blumhouse Productions’ multiplatform releaser BH Tilt, unleashes one of this year ’s most simplistic, yet unsettling films. When asked to shoot a home movie for a dying man, audiences find main character Aaron in a terrible situation.

In a time when freelance creative work is so easy to find online, what makes “Creep” so scary is its realism. Created

by Patrick Brice and Mark Duplass, “Creep” is a great way to spend a night in.

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‘The Flash’ makes much needed changes for audience; still electric Morgan Altland Asst. Laker Review Editor maltland@oswegonian.com

A year ago “The Flash” pilot premiered and fans were afraid that the show would take too long to catch up to the other programs on The CW. As the season developed, “The Flash” exceeded the expectations of viewers and managed to draw a larger fan base than other programs on The CW, including “Arrow,” the show that it spun off from.

Season two premiered on Oct. 6, and the show has not lost speed. Originally the show and “Arrow” would joke about how “The Flash” had more of a fun feel. They commented on how it was the lighter of the two programs, yet as the seasons of the shows moved along the shows flipped in tone. Season one ended on a serious cliffhanger and it was unsure how the program would begin

for season two.

The show keeps its serious tone for the start of the season, as a guilt-ridden Barry pushes those closest to him out of his life and tries to play the hero on his own. Grant Gustin (”Glee”) continues to portray the character of Barry Allen with ease.

The character is more than just a moody, brooding hero that has flooded the media, he is an everevolving and developing hero.

The rest of the ensemble remains pretty static in the first episode of the season. The characters keep the same beliefs, actions and decisions that they became known for. Caitlin Snow, played by Danielle Panabaker (“Fight of the Living Dead”), for example, continues to be the scientist mourning a loss as she tries to move on with her life, nothing that wasn’t seen in the early episodes. Although it’s good for the program to keep the voice fans have come to love, it may be nice to see a little variation in the characters, see the growth after all that they have been through and watch the series move in a

Photo provided by cwtv.com Grant Gustin stars as the fastest man alive in the CW’s breakout spin-off of its already popular superhero line-up.

new direction.

Even as some of the characters remain the same, the show is striving to keep moving forward. The changes in the cast, both the removal of old characters and the introduction of new faces for viewers and old friends for those who read the comics, reveals the show has a

future planned and a clear direction of where it wants to go.

A few other characters have already been announced to appear as the season continues.

Viewers just need to be patient.

If you have not seen the show, all of season one is currently available on Netflix. Anyone who loves heroes, comics or

incredible naming skills should not hesitate to watch it as soon as possible. The show is nerdy enough to make people go crazy, yet grounded enough to appeal to more than just the uber fans. And for those who hate waiting, don’t worry, next week’s episode will be here in a flash.

Panic Film Festival crowns best student horror film on campus Issack Cintron Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Creative, unique, chilling.

These words best describe the student made horror films that were showcased at the sixth annual Panic Film Festival Saturday afternoon.

The Marano Campus Center auditorium was filled by students and faculty members who witnessed the short films that were shot, edited and submitted within a 48hour time frame. Best known for its hectic nature Panic once again demanded students to get creative and to think outside the box. This year, Panic was given a fresh batch of 15 short horror themed films.

Here are the award winners from Saturday’s screening: •Best Story: Josh Jarvi for “Foreclosure” •Best Horror Film: Tommy Cavanaugh for “Below”

•Best Utilization of Requirements: Eian Gordon for “Below” •Best Performance(s)/ James Franco Pineapple Express Award: Michael Calobrisi as “Mike” and Jesse Malone as “Jesse” in “The Kegorcist” •Audience Choice: “Worm” by The Argonauts (Jared Gould and Tyler Yastrub) •Third Place for Best Picture: “Bewildered” by Ryan O’Grady and Marissa Miksad •Second Place for Best Picture: “Worm” by The Argonauts (Jared Gould and Tyler Yastrub) •Best Picture: “The Kegorcist” by Max Hlat, Jesse Malone, Michael Calobrisi, Nick Loper and Danielle Gillett One of the noticeable trends out of this year ’s festival was the number of films that steered towards the comedic side of the horror genre. The prime example came in Panic’s best picture

winner, “The Kegorcist,” where two stoner best friends have to deal with a haunted keg of beer in hilarious fashion. The film’s sophomoric but clever wit and unorthodox ways was extremely well-received by judges and the audience, netting the onscreen duo of Michael Calobrisi and Jesse Malone the award for best performance. “The Kegorcist’s” best picture win came a complete surprise to everyone, even to the cast and crew of the short film.

“I just can’t believe it, this is so surreal,” Calobrisi said. “We really didn’t expect to win anything, we just made the film.

Filming this was a lot of fun, we had a lot of laughs on the way.”

Calobrisi and Malone’s performances were so critically acclaimed, that the real-life friends were both given a specialized award from the festival’s judges.

The award were two pineapples, stylized with sunglasses and was dubbed “The James Franco Pineapple Express Award.”

“I think the award is sick,” Malone said. “It’s really awesome that they enjoyed the film

that much that they felt the need to give us our own special award. I won’t forget this one.”

Where films like “The Kegorcist” and “Worm” leaned more to the comedic nature that horror films possess, there were others that were committed to being unique horror films. The incorporation of classic horror film elements from frightening thrills and eerie concepts allowed a good chunk out of the 15 film submissions to stand out. Whether it’s the never ending murderous cycle of a real estate agent in “For Rent,” the demented taboos a man dreams of with three women in “I Do,” or the creepy, uncomfortable, slowpaced experimental film “Bewildered,” certain projects celebrated the art of the horror film genre. However none stood out as much as the terrifying, chilling tale of a woman battling her inner demons in the best horror film and best utilization of requirements winner, “Below.”

“We really didn’t try to be scary,” Tommy Cavanaugh, co-

director of “Below,” said. “The sub-text of the film’s premise was what we wanted to emphasize most. As the film progresses, our protagonist sinks deeper into her emotional instability which is evident by the fact that she starts the film on the top floor of her house and ends in the basement.”

From an old-fashioned horror film like “Below” to a stoner comedy in “The Kegorcist,” this year ’s Panic Film Festival is a testament to the versatility and imagination Oswego State’s student filmmakers possess. All of the 15 films were flawed in their own ways, but all is forgiven when one considers the ambition behind every single film and how outside of the box they dared to be. As a result, Panic’s best picture winner “The Kegorcist” will represent Oswego State in the inaugural SUNY Wide 48 Hour Film Festival, involving five fellow SUNY schools. But if Panic is any indication, everyone involved is a winner in their own way.

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Your hands on my skin Stir up a sensation that I stive to ignore.

Your lips on my neck I can’t help but give in.

We fall onto the bed, hands continue to roam Trace, grab, slide.

I need to keep my heart from leaping out of my chest, I need to keep it shut Because I can’t fall for you,

I’m not supposed to trust “people like you” But I have learned to trust, even though I have the words for others running through my head.

I need to brace myself, to keep myself safe, But it’s hard to worry about anything with your hands roaming my body And your whispers lingering in my ear.

Horoscopes Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19): This is no time to let uncertainty cloud your judgment. The hardest thing may be taking that first step, but now is the time to take it.

Taurus (Apr. 20 - May 20): This week may be a good time for a nice change of pace. Try going to lunch earlier or taking a shower at a different time in your day. This change may be for the better.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21): Romance is on your mind. You may find yourself drawn to someone you know or someone new may start grabbing your attention.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22): A change in scenery might be beneficial to you this week. Try reorganizing your room or taking a walk outside. The change may help you overcome some stress.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22): A new person may enter your life. Before jumping to be their friend, take your time to get to know them. The wait will be worth it.

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sep. 22): If you put off an important document, now is the perfect time to give it a look.

Taking any longer may affect what is to come.

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By Morgan Altland Jamie begins to cry so I walk over to the crib, “Shh, it’s okay baby. I’m right here.” After a minute she stops.

I stand over the crib and look at her. She’s so beautiful. I bet she has her father’s nose. It’s so cute I could just bite it. Her eyes have got to be her mother’s. They’re the softest shade of blue. They’re like the sky right after the clouds move away.

You think they’d have someone there to watch the children.

Nope. Getting in was easy, and then all it took was to choose one.

The second I put my hand on her she grabbed my finger. She was the one for me. There was no question.

I always wanted a child, but everyone was against me. The doctors told me it wasn’t possible, the adoption agency told me I’d have to wait, my parents told me it was too soon. This is all I’ve ever wanted. I get what I want.

Sirens begin to blare and Jamie begins to cry.

“Shh, it’s okay.” I grab my rifle from under the bed. “No one’s gonna take my baby.”

Sudoku

FRIDAY, Oct. 16, 2015

C7

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

Difficulty: Easy

Difficulty: Hard

BY Morgan Altl and Libra (Sep. 23 - Oct. 23): Take time to talk to those close to you about what is on your mind. Their perspective may shine an unexpected light on the issue.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21): Spirituality could be on your mind this week.

Think about what it is you believe in, and don’t be surprised if you begin to see some things differently than before.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): A new group of people may catch your eye. Don’t be afraid to get to talk to them, they may be people you didn’t know you wanted to know.

ON THIS DATE

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): A path you consider taking may now seem like a foolish one. Take time to think about what you want or what is best for you.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18):

It is time to choose a side on a matter you’ve been putting off. The longer you wait the worse it will make you feel.

Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20): The past may be beneficial this week when considering your future.

What have you done, where have you been and how can these help you be who you’re supposed to be?

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1958- Chevrolet begins selling the El Camino.

1973- Henry Kissinger and diplomat Le Duc Tho awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.