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January 2016 marked the one-year anniversary of Oswego State’s transition to a smoke and tobacco free campus. According to the Smoke Free/Tobacco Free Policy that can be found on the Oswego State website, the policy is intended to “prohibit smoking of any kind and other uses of tobacco products on campus, at extension campuses, at all indoor and outdoor events, college sponsored programs and activities off campus, in personally owned vehicles parked on campus and all vehicles and equipment owned, leased or operated by the College and its affiliate organizations.” Since the policy was implemented last year, students, faculty and staff have been encouraged to abandon their smoking habits in order to promote a more healthy and clean environment on campus. However, according to some Oswego State officials, the policy is expected to be “self-regulated,” with faculty members and the campus community telling each other to put out their cigarettes if they happen to pass by someone who is smoking. This means that University Police and Residence Life staff, such as Resident Assistants, are not required to enforce the policy throughout campus. “Our only involvement was being on the committee,” said University Police Chief John Rossi. “We are not taking enforcement action on violations of the policy and we have not received any complaints since it was initiated.” Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Jerald Woolfolk, took over as chairwoman of the Smoke and Tobacco-Free committee in January 2014. The committee, according to Woolfolk, was made up of students, faculty,

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Rev. Bernice A. King, the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., hopes Oswego State can build upon her father’s legacy. Since 1986, Oswego State has held more than a dozen Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations. “It doesn’t require another Martin Lu-

ther King,” King said. “But people who are willing to study the blueprint left by [an] architect to change our world.” Oswego State President Deborah Stanley said “in the land of Oz” students are the “laborers” of this blueprint. For years King, a chief executive director of the King Center in Atlanta, has advised students to facilitate diversity. Last Friday, she served as a keynote speaker for the Oswego State’s 27th annual Martin

Blizzard of ‘66 Oswego facing mild winter 50 years after devastating snow storm

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his past December was the warmest on record. Flashback to 50 years ago in 1966, winds increased to a gusting 60 miles per hour, temperatures dropped to about 30 degrees below zero Fahrenheit and Oswego experienced 102 inches of snowfall on Jan. 27.

“It started so slowly and beautifully,” said Deborah Hill, a 1966 alumna. “And then, ka-boom!” The three-day snowstorm crippled the city of Oswego for a week but lasted in the memories of students and residents for years to come. At the time, cell phones, Internet and Doppler Radar were nonexistent and, although snow storms are a common winter occurrence in the Oswego area, many people were left unprepared.

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“We don’t remember hearing anything and of course it is not like nowadays when you turn on the news or your phone,” Hill said. “It just happened.” Jim Farfaglia grew up in the bordering town of Fulton and was 10 years wold at the time of the blizzard of 1966 and was so amazed by the storm that, last year he published a book entitled “Voices in the Storm: Stories from the Blizzard of ’66.” Farfaglia found in his research that

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Student Association president accepts job in Baltimore, resigns JoAnn DeLauter News Editor jdelauter@oswegonian.com Student Association President Christopher Collins-McNeil officially resigned Tuesday after accepting a fulltime paid position in Baltimore, leaving SA Vice President Emily Nassir to be sworn in as the new SA president. This is the third consecutive year the SA vice president’s position has been available for the spring semester of the academic year. According to the order of succession in the SA constitution, the pro tempore is the rules and judiciary committee chair. Upon refusal, the opportunity for the vice president’s seat passes to the finance committee chair and is then open to an election within the Senate. After Sen. Sarah Woods, rules and judiciary committee chair, and Sen. Alex George, finance committee chair, declined, the position continued to an open election. Sen. Ryan Cobane nominated Sen. Shelby Gallaro, student involvement committee chair, for pro tempore. After questions and debate, Gallaro was elected SA vice president. Sen. Himberger, Sen. Vital, Sen. Christ and Sen. Bennett run for the new Student Involvement Committee chair. After introdutions and debate, the senate elects Sen. Christ is elected the new Student Involvement Committee chair. Collins-McNeil said he applied to jobs during winter break but never expected to be presented with a job opportunity before completing his degree or finishing his term as SA president and couldn’t pass up the opportunity. “I wasn’t able to finish my term but

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Our weekly list of what to do in Oswego Women’s Basketball vs. Fredonia, Friday at 5:30 p.m. in Max Ziel Gymnasium. Exhibit: “The Nature of Geometry | The Geometry of Nature,” Saturday at 9 a.m. Alexander Simone | The Oswegonian Students are now able to enjoy the updated first floor of Penfield Library after a winter-long renovation. New furniture is still ahead, but the floors are now easier to clean.

Taylor Wood Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com With renovations over the winter session, Penfield Library opened their doors for the new semester displaying first floor renovations. Two major changes were the writing center being relocated and updating the lobby to have a open and more attractive look. Although it might seem empty, the library is still waiting for new furniture to come in. Shipments will be coming in throughout the semester and should all be placed by graduation in May. “I think the sustainability is a really big driving factor,” said Barbara Shaffer, the library director. The floors were refinished so that only mopping would be necessary. Meaning there are less chemicals being used than before. The ceiling lights were also replaced with LED energy saving lights. Bottle filling stations will also be added.

With the writing center now on the first floor, in the reference room, it has become more accessible. Moving the writing center from the third floor was the big motivation to begin renovating. “It wasn’t accessible and they needed more room,” Shaffer said. Many students have expressed how happy they are with the new location and that they didn’t know where the writing center was before it was relocated. Nick Craner, junior, said he would “definitely take advantage of the writing center now that it’s in a more convenient spot.” According to Shaffer, fulfilling the requests of students is important. More electrical outlets have been added to tables and there are more accessible spaces for students. The quick print station has also been moved the wall perpendicular to the front desk where the scanning station used to be. Reorganizing the area will lessen the traffic going through the first floor Shaffer said. She noticed that with the new look, more students have

been coming into the library. Cassidy Livingston, a freshman, said she likes the new look. “It has a warm tone,” Livingston said. “It’s more inviting too.” Being a regular at the library, she said she’ll continue to go to the library as much as she already has, but does find herself enjoying the atmosphere more and being there in general. She also expressed how she likes the area of the writing center more. Freshman Keyanni Wright said she likes the new look and the changes made to the first floor. Just as many other students have said, she says the writing center is in a much better spot. “It was harder to find before it moved,” Wright said. Instead of being in the 24-hour room or on the second floor of the library, Wright thinks she’ll find herself on the first floor more often. Shaffer hopes they will be able to renovate the other floors once money and funding is available. “There are a lot of needs on campus but we really hope to do more of this,” Shaffer said.

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Wrestling vs. Cortland, Saturday at 12 p.m. in Lee Hall. Planetarium show, Sunday at 7 p.m. in Shineman Center, Room 223.

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Student art exhibition, Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Penfield Library, Second floor .

Town hall meeting with President Stanley Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Marano Campus Center, Room 132. Exhibit: “Of Light and Land,” at 10 a.m. Oswego downtown, 186 W. First St.

Alexander Simone | The Oswegonian The Writing Center moved from the third floor of Penfield Library to the first floor in the reference room. According to Penfield staff, the center is more accessible to students.

The Student Association held its 14th official meeting of the 52nd legislative session Tuesday evening. The number of senators needed to make quorum was satisfied. The minutes from last meeting and the agenda for the current meeting were both approved. SA Vice President Emily Nassir recognized Sen. Flint for the senator spotlight. Guests to the Senate, Oswego State Ecology Club President Robert Katz and Vice President Nicholas Myers, requested funding for the spring semester. The Oswego Ecology club participates in preserving ecosystems, conservation research, ecotourism, hosting guest lectures and fossil hunts. They requested $1000 for travel, $500 for events and materials, $500 for Oswego Alumni

speakers and visiting professors, $500 for advertising, a grand total of $2500. Last year the Oswego Ecology club requested $1350 and they currently have $15 left of their total. President of Oswego Table Tennis, Justin D.Antonio and Vice President, Brian Manciocchi requested funding for a 3-day 2-night trip to the Intercollegiate competition in central upstate N.Y. Currently, the club has 100 members. The club helps bring together faculty, staff, international and residential students through a common sport. The club plans to host hitting sessions at two on/ off campus events in Syracuse. They requested $38 for tolls, $122.03 for gas, $240 for food, $678 for the hotel and $384.06 for registration of the Amateur Challenge Tournament, a grand total of $1,200. The club is reserving five hotel rooms for 10

members, who will be traveling to the tournament. They hope to raise additional funds through fundraising, a bake sale and a Pong-A-Thon. President of the National Broadcasting Society, Lauren Tuscano, Vice President, Jamie Lavigueur, and Treasurer, Christina Reis, requested funding to cover travel and lodging for their national broadcasting convention. The society prepares college students for a career in broadcasting through networking and company tours. They requested approximately $1500 for the three members attending the event. President of the National Association of Black Accountants, Justin Brantley and Vice President Sheneya Wilson requested funding for the Eastern Region Student Conference (ERSC) Committee. The Organization aims to maximize

career potential in accounting and business related profession such as finance and marketing. They are requesting approximately $1,000. This includes a 3-day trip to the ERSC Committee in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, guest speakers and an annual business gala. They have fundraised $120 and have 13 registered members. In executive reports, the Senate plans to bring anti-racism activist and writer Tim Wise to campus. The senators are preparing for the Ozfest concert and the Vote Oswego Project, an initiative to increase referendum among college students. SA Director of Finance, Mathew Peters plans to make the Ozfest concert cost-effective. The prices will drop from $10 to $25 per ticket. According to Peters, $225,000 were pulled out of a reserve ac-

count for last year ’s Ozfest concert. Christopher Collins-McNeil resigned as SA president. Vice President, Emily Nassir succeeded the position. Sen. Shelby Gallero resigned as chair of the involvement committee and accepted the position SA Vice President. Sen. Christ was elected as chair of the committee. Nassir, informed the senators to educate clubs about voting for the mandatory SA fee, without the fee, SA will lack an adequate estimation for the yearly budget. The student organizations rely on this economic support to fund extra-curricular activities. There were no general orders. SA meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Lanigan 107. All meetings are open to the public.

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New semester marks smoke free anniversary Campus officials encourage students to self-enforce policy, support community

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Alexander Simone | The Oswegonian “Oswego Quits” campaign celebrates a year of smoke and tobacco free campus in the Marano Campus Center through tabling and photo opportunities.

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folk, was made up of students, faculty, staff and union representatives. “What we wanted to do was have people self-enforce,” Woolfolk said. “To some degree that has been working, but of course there will be some people who do not follow the policy and smoke when they get a chance.” Woolfolk explained the reason for the “self-enforced” policy was related to the values of the university. “This is an educational institution and what we try to do is to get students to understand how to make choices that are helpful for them,” Woolfolk said. “It’s all part of that learning process and it takes time.” Assistant Vice President for Residence Life and Housing, Richard Kolenda, agrees that it is up to the community to enforce the policy. “We’re all part of this community and we should all make sure that we uphold what this smoking policy or this no-tobacco policy says,” he said.

When it comes to Resident Assistants, Kolenda said that their role has not changed. If they are confronted with a smoking violation in or around their building, they should still take the necessary steps as an RA that they would have before the policy change. “They are students, and as a student they should say something,” Kolenda said. “They are not required as an RA. That’s not in their real jurisdiction to go behind the library and do that. As a student, every student should say something, every faculty member, every staff member. It is a comprehensive way of saying to this community that we don’t expect to have tobacco in this community. We’re all responsible for doing that.” Woolfolk realizes that this may be an uncomfortable expectation for some. “It’s the same thing when you do bystander intervention,” Woolfolk said. “You do that at your own comfort.” Students have varying opinions on the policy and its effectiveness in the year since it was implemented. “I don’t think it has been effective. I still smoke on campus all the time,” said senior

Helena Kaszluga. “I’ve been told one time on this bench outside the campus center that there was a no smoking policy but that was about it.” Others don’t have as strong of opinions about the policy. “I’m not a smoker and don’t like being around people that are smoking,” said sophomore Shannon Bogaski. “But if it’s outside, you don’t smell it that much and people are going to do it anyways.” When it comes to people outside of the campus community, Woolfolk acknowledges that there are no signs surrounding the campus or at the entrance that this is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. Plans are being discussed to change that. “We’re talking about designing some signs and getting signs at the entrances of the campus and in the parking lots and at different places so that people will know that this is smoke-free,” Woolfolk said. “It’s still very much a community situation where as a community we have decided we are going to be tobacco-free and it will take the entire community to make sure that people adhere to that.”

terned suit, mirroring the stance and raw vocality of her father. “You have a moral obligation not to cooperate with evil,” King said. “We are one human family. There are things that are threatening the fabric of our humanity.” King encouraged the community to band together through trials of disparity and privilege. “To whom much is given, much is required,” King said. “True peace is not the absence of tensions, but the presence of justice.” As the nation copes with issues of police brutality, economic inequities and racial inequalities, King recommends a ‘person-centered’ approach to solve the world’s problems. “College campuses are environments not just for learning, but for debate,” King said. “Systems and structures are created by people. We need to be driven more by the care and concern of individuals and not just by profit and property.” The evening’s performances included Oswego State’s Vocal Effect, The State Singers and Gospel Choir and Pastor Smokie Norful. Latino Student Union President Susan Velazquez recited the historic 1964 “I have a dream” speech, while The Oswegonian News Editor JoAnn Delauter read Dr. king’s many accomplishments. The Director of the Student

Association Programming Board Imani Cruz introduced King. According to Student Association President Christopher Collins McNeil, the program encouraged campus connectivity. “He was the architect,” Collins-McNeil said. “Our country and world is in a critical state right now and we need to come together as a person connected society.” Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and the Dean of Students Jerri Drummond said “students are the future” and can fulfill Dr. King’s dream. “We need to remember our past to move forward,” Drummond said. “It’s important once we come back together to celebrate this man.” Director of Programming for the Caribbean Student Association Cherilyn Beckles said social disparities exist across the U.S. “The dream is not over yet,” Beckles said. “We have a long way to go.” Student Association Vice President Emily Nassir hopes students can follow the momentum of unity. “It’s the foundation of how we should be living and leading,” Nassir said. “It’s important to build upon a foundation. If you can’t remember it, how can you build on it?” As King stepped away from her notes at the podium she accepted an award for civic service. “The answer is in our hands,” she said.

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SA transitions into spring semester with new leadership due to sudden departure

Student body’s new president, vice president excited to begin terms with fresh ideas for campus community SA from COVER I am confident that over the three and a half years that I have been here I have given of myself, of my time, of my efforts, of my talents, of my passions, of my love for the work that I do for SUNY Oswego,” Collins-McNeil said. “So I can be consciously step down at this time.” Collins-McNeil will start on Monday as a field organizer for the campaign of Baltimore’s mayoral candidate Nick Mosby. Working through the Office of Experiential Learning, his new position will count for seven credits and he will be able to return in May for graduation. According to Collins-McNeil, all the initiatives he started as SA president, such as the Student Advisory Boards and SUNY SA identity caucuses, are going to be passed along to his SA directors and administration to see through. “Presidents have big visions and we

try to make them come true,” Collins-McNeil said. “I realized that I’m not going to leave everything for Emily to finish that I’ve started in her term. She has to find her own voice and her own vision and make it happen.” Although Collins-McNeil’s announcement came to a shock for Nassir, she is confident with the transition to her new position as SA president. She has worked closely with Collins-McNeil for the past semester and she hopes to have seamless transition. In regards to her new term, Nassir referenced Rev. Bernice King’s speech during the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration last Friday. “Watching past SA presidents, you are either one of two people, people-centered or profit-centered, and I am very peoplecentered,” Nassir said. Nassir said, she wants to accomplish a lot in her position, but for the time being, she wants to focus on: an “SA Assembly” that establishes formal communication between SA and the different recognized clubs and organizations.

Alexander Simone | The Oswegonian Former Student Association Vice President Emily Nassir was sworn in as SA president on Tuesday succeeding SA President Christopher Collins-McNeil’s offcial resignation.

Alexander Simone | The Oswegonian Former Student Involvement Committee Chair and senator, sophomore Shelby Gallaro, was elected the newest SA vice president during the last senate meeting.

“We are excited to see where we can go now, new leadership, new experience and we hope to make a positive change,” Nassir said. Although she is going to miss being SA vice president and the connection she had with the rest of the senators, Nassir said she is prepared to fully train the incoming vice president. Gallaro has been involved in SA since her first semester freshman year. As a sophomore, she is a Resident Assistant in Oneida Hall and has spent the past semester as the chair of the student involvement committee. Gallaro was sworn into the SA vice presidency. According to Gallaro, she and Nassir were going to run for SA president and SA vice president in the upcoming elections for the next academic year. Gallaro said she thinks that their new positions will give them an advantage

in the upcoming elections. She plans to continue the work Nassir has done in the Senate. “Emily did a really great job running the Senate,” Gallaro said. “I would like to see the senators become more independent.” Despite the quick transition, Gallaro feels she is ready for the SA vice presidency and the president of the Senate. “I am ready to challenge myself and challenge the Senate to be the best we can be,” Gallaro said. Despite the transitions that SA is going through, Collins-McNeil hopes the SA predecessors remember what SA is really about. “Student Associations serve the students; we serve the 7,900 undergraduate students and the 800 graduate students and our invested interest is in hearing those voices and listening to everybody,” Collins-McNeil said.

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Effects of The Blizzard of 1966 impacted residents, students throughout Oswego BLIZZARD from COVER storm was a Nor’eastern storm that came off of the Atlantic. The winds of the Nor’eastern storm got caught by Lake Ontario and turned into a lake effect storm. Farfaglia recalls talking to a snow plower at the time and to him, was just one big storm because it never stopped long enough for the city to stop plowing. Fortunately, the winds were so high it prevented snow piling on rooftops, causing little to no damage. Although lake effect snow is usually light and fluffy, the wind caused the snow to become tightly compact. In some areas, the snow was packed so tightly that people had to chisel the snow out Farfaglia said. Others used dynamite to break up the snow. Hill and her husband Paul recalled the city dumping snow into the river. During the blizzard, streets were vacant with whiteout conditions and the city issued a driving ban. By the time the storm was at its peak, the snow had buried most of the parked cars. “I remember my little car, a rear engine Chevy Corvair, was buried under the snow and all that was visible was the antenna,” said Ginny Nuedling Erickson, a 1966 graduate. After the car ban, residents would tie clothing to their car antennas to make sure other drivers could see their car through the tunnels of snow. “When we could finally get out, we tried to find cars and worried the plows would get them,” said alumna Leslie Herrmann. “Many put socks, shorts, shirts and underwear on their car antennas as an indicator. I had a little Ford Falcon convertible with the aerial coming off the trunk at an angle, so socks would not help me. We did find the car and took

away the snow from the car windows so you could see in and recognize it was a car, but there was still too much snow.” By the time the storm ended, city officials requested aid and equipment. Snow plows came from Long Island to relieve Oswego from the packed dense snow. Snow piles amounted to the heights of second story houses. Jayne Flynn, ’66 alumna, lived in the Arethusa house on 5th St, a sorority house at the time. Like many of her neighbors, she experienced the height of the snow. “Being young, we did what young people did,” Flynn said. “We jumped out of the second floor windows into the snow. We put our bathing suits on and had a beach party.” Although the storm brought camaraderie, people were shut into their houses leaving some stranded with lack of food or supplies. After the storm, Hill’s now-husband, Paul was able to get out of his house on Bridge Street and remembers walking with his roommate to the local grocery store. “The only thing left was something like ketchup, mustard and horseradish sauce,” Paul said. People who were stranded mainly relied on what they had in the houses. New York state Gov. Nelson Rockefeller authorized emergency airlifts to help people who were stranded. “I remember having a lot of pancakes,” Flynn said. “We put tomato soup on pasta for a faux-pasta dinner. Only when we saw the helicopters overhead did we realize how serious the situation was.” According to Farfaglia, helicopters were sent to deliver food and medicine to people in need. They took people with medical emergencies out to receive proper treatment. “One of the things I learned about was that diabetes was just being understood as a disease and insulin was vital and people needed

their insulin regularly or they would die, so there were a lot of stories of pharmacies that would airlift medicine,” Farfaglia said. Sandy Grimm was a senior at the time. She and her sorority sister, Carol Fisher, were staying with their boyfriends in a trailer in Fallbrook to “wait out the storm.” “The food supplies started to run low and nothing was open due to the storm,” Grimm said. “But then, we all realized that Carol was a diabetic and would soon run

out of insulin, which was an even more serious complication.” According to Grimm, the fire department eventually was able to get her Fisher her insulin and get them out of the trailer. Farfaglia discovered that, although some people lost power, National Grid, known as Niagara Mohawk at the time, worked through the storm to restore the power. Although Oswego State was not in session when the storm hit, school was closed

the first couple days of the semester. According to Herman, the college was closed for over a week, which was unheard of. In some ways, the blizzard changed the way people viewed winters. Paul Hill was surprised to find school cancelled due to snow years later as a student teacher when the sun was shining with only a few inches of snow on the ground. “I would definitely consider it one of the biggest storms of the century,” Hill said.

Photo provided by Alumni Association Gusting winds of 60 miles per hour, temperatures of 30 degrees below zero and 102 inches of snow left cars burried and some community members stranded in the storm

Oswego City issues parking ban, leaves students living off-campus concerned Commuter students find new street policies inconvenient, hope ban will be appealed earlier due to lack of snow Kaylyn Izzo Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com

Alexander Simone | The Oswegonian The City of Oswego placed signs around town reminding residents not to park from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m.

With many students living off campus, the winter’s parking ban affects more than just the residents of Oswego State’s campus. Many off-campus students live in houses with small driveways, only fitting one or two cars, or no driveway at all, leaving them to park on the street. But with the winter parking ban, this is no longer an option. For the past two years, Mayor Tom Gillen had implemented an alternate side parking ban between 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., allowing people to still park on the street near their house. However, with this regulation, it made it difficult for plows to get through and clean the roads during snow storms. Because of this, Oswego city mayor Billy Barlow decided to bring back the previous parking ban—no cars parked anywhere on the streets of Oswego between 1:00 and 6:00 a.m. Although this parking ban makes it easier for plows, it makes it extremely inconvenient for those without sufficient parking spaces. For senior Julia D’Rozario, this means walking three blocks every day to get her car. “When I found out about it over break, I didn’t really think it would be passed because it seemed unrealistic for college students, which makes up a lot of the town,” D’Rozario said. Although inconvenience is an issue, D’Rozario said safety is her biggest concern. “When the ban stuck I knew I had to think of a way to stay safe walking to and from my car,” D’Rozario said. Due to her night classes, D’Rozario is of-

ten left walking late at night from the designated lot closest to her house. “I usually ask one of my roommates to walk with me because I don’t want anything to happen and I want to stay safe. But I feel bad wasting their time,” D’Rozario said. Victoria Laruccia, a senior, is in a similar situation as D’Rozario, with the closest parking lot about three blocks away. She said safety is also a concern for her. “When I have to go to my car when it’s dark and there’s nobody out, I do not feel safe,” Laruccia said. Lt. David Lizotte of the Oswego City police department said students should take precautions while walking home. “Try not to walk by yourself, and if you have to, let your roommates know so they know to expect you, or talk to someone on the phone as you walk,” Lizotte said. Lizotte also suggested ways to keep from being hit by a car.

“Right now since there’s not much snow, try to stay on the sidewalk; that’s the best option,” Lizotte said. “But if the sidewalks are covered in snow, try to walk in lighted areas, wear some sort of colored jacket, maybe even carry a flashlight. Really anything to make you more visible.” Along with personal safety, D’Rozario and Laruccia fear there is a higher risk of their cars getting broken into since they would not hear their car alarms. Laruccia said she feels the ban may be a way for the city to make money through parking tickets. “When they’re giving tickets at 3 o’clock in the morning on a clear night with no plows, it is clearly not in the interest of the safety of the Oswego residents,” Laruccia said. With little snow this winter, Laruccia hopes the ban will be appealed earlier than its tentative date of March 1.

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Administrators ban hoverboards across campus after reports of fire, injuries in U.S. Campus-wide announcements warn students during winter session not to pack transportation device for spring semester Maria Pericozzi Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com Oswego State is one of over 30 college campuses and universities across the country that have banned the use and storage of hoverboards. A little over a week before classes for the spring semester started, students were notified by various members of administration that starting on Jan. 18, hoverboards would be banned from residence halls. In addition to the ban from residence halls, hoverboards are not allowed to be used or charged in any academic building. Richard Kolenda, the vice president of Residence Life and Housing, sent a campus-wide email to students on Jan. 13, instructing them to leave their hoverboards at home. It was also stated in the email that if any hoverboards were found in residence halls after Jan. 18, they would be confiscated and not returned because they are considered a fire hazard. Hoverboards have lithium-ion batteries that have caused at least 16 fires in the United States. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is investigating approximately 22 fires and 70 emergency room visits for burn injuries associ-

ated with hoverboard malfunctions. U.S. CPSC Chairman Elliot F. Kaye released a statement on Dec. 16 regarding the safety of hoverboards. “The challenge is to move quickly but also thoroughly and carefully to find out why certain hoverboards caught fire,” Kaye said. “Every consumer who is riding a hoverboard, who purchased one to give as a gift during the holidays or who is thinking about buying one deserves to know if there is a safety defect.” Nicholas Lyons, the vice president for administration and finance, sent out another campus-wide email to the students on Jan. 19 regarding hoverboards. In the email, Lyons stated that, “Hoverboards may not be operated or charged in any campus building. This is consistent with the college policy on skateboards, which may not be used indoors on campus.” He also re-stated that, “In addition, hoverboards are banned in the residence halls as a fire hazard.” “Just like skateboards, they should only be allowed outdoors but in designated areas where there is no threat of a fire or the machine breaking down,” said freshman Jake Delia. More than 60 airlines have banned hoverboards. In New York City, hoverboards are not allowed to be used on the sidewalks and fines for using them can be up to $200.

“I feel students should be allowed to ride them at their own discretion,” said freshman Derek Hempstead. “However, I understand why the administration decided to ban them because they are a fire hazard.” Emil Erlandson, a freshman, agreed with Hempstead. “Hoverboards should be allowed,” he said. “However, ride them at your own risk.” Companies like Amazon are putting customer safety first and have begun taking action. Amazon is giving customers a full refund for their hoverboard purchases until the root of the cause of hoverboard fires is discovered. Although students disagree with the ban, there are students who understand the reason behind the recent campus-wide announcements. Opinions among students regarding the campus’ restrictions of hoverboards varied. Some believed that the restrictions were well administered. “I think that if they’re unsafe, it should be common sense not to allow them on our campus,” said Elizabeth Andrews, a freshman. Freshman Julie Loney agreed the restrictions were well administered. “Not only does the risk of injury affect the rider, but it effects other students as well because of the potential fire hazard,” Loney said.

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VOLUME LXXXIII ISSUE I

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Cole Parzych Assistant Sports Editor cparzych@oswegonian.com As the men’s hockey regular season nears the end, it is still tough to determine the type of team the Laker Faithful will get in this final stretch. For that reason, it is difficult to predict what seed the Lakers will get come time for the SUNYAC tournament and how they will play when that time comes. Right now Oswego State holds a 7-4-1 conference record with 15 points in 12 games played. This weekend the Lakers will have to play Plattsburgh and Potsdam on the road, both of whom Oswego State lost to this season. If the Lakers can win the rest of their games, and Geneseo wins two of their final five games, Oswego State will have a first round bye and the No. 2 seed in the SUNYAC tournament. The Oswego State/Plattsburgh game is today at 7 p.m. and even though the Lakers will be taking on the No. 3 team in Div. III they have a shot. The Lakers always seem to play better on the road when they take over the Cardinals. Oswego needs to clog up the neutral zone and win offensive zone face-offs to help set up in their offensive zone like they did against Cortland, this past week. Oswego State is now above Potsdam in the standings by two points, but with one more game played. This makes Saturday’s game against the Bears that much more important. If the Lakers can win they would most likely hold onto the No. 3 seed the rest of the way if they can play well. Inconsistency is the best way to describe this Oswego State season, but keeping Matt Galati going after his two-goal game against Cortland could help them find stability. Constant goalie changes may have been a reason for this instability, but the bottom line is, each goalie the Lakers roll out has a chance to win the game. Despite the attention on most of Oswego’s problems being put on the defense, the back end has actually performed well, as Oswego currently ranks 14th in Div. III in scoring defense. Even with Matt Zawadzki and Adrian Ignagni switching back-and-forth with starting goalie roles, the defense that gave up at least four goals to Cortland, Plattsburgh and Potsdam earlier in the year, has given up no more than three goals only once the rest of the regular season, when they surrendered five to the top scoring offense in Div. III, Adrian College. However, the notorious lethal offense of Oswego has been quiet this year, averaging just under three goals per game, is what needs to step up to change the layout of the current SUNYAC standings. The Lakers need to go back to its roots and look at their junior class to help propel the offense, and it all starts at the top. Kenny Neil, who leads the team in scoring with 11 goals, has been a force all year and has done a great job finishing around the net. Andrew Barton and Shawn Hulshof, both of whom have eight goals, each have the ability to take over games. Each has a hat trick this season can help carry the team in a certain game. Matt Galati, who although has seen a rolechange in him transitioning from a scorer-first to a passer-first, scored a pair of goals against Cortland and has shown up in the biggest of games for the Lakers and has the ability to do so at anytime. These players will be vital for the Lakers this weekend as they hope to gain ground in the conference standings.

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Members of the Oswego State women's ice hockey team assemble at center ice in support of Deanna Laing.

“We just wanted to lend our support and really educate our own team that we take care of each other.” The entire women’s hockey community in the United States has been growing, as one can see from the enormous amount of support that continues to expand. The women’s game is now much more popular and because of the start of the NWHL it will continue to grow, Dillon said. “Women’s hockey has been growing every year, exponentially,” Dillon said. “For a while, the women’s portion of hockey was the fastest growing segment in USA Hockey in terms of growth in the game. So I think women’s hockey in the last ten years has gone a long way.”

Durocher returns to Oswego State Ryan Zalduondo Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com At the conclusion of the 2014-15 Oswego Men’s Hockey season, Lakers freshman forward Trent Durocher decided to transfer to SUNY Potsdam, closer to his hometown of Canton, New York. As a freshman, Durocher only appeared in one game for Oswego, and it was his struggles to crack the lineup that became a reason he decided to make the transition to Potsdam. “It was a tough situation coming from Juniors and being a first-liner”, referring to his successful Junior hockey career with the Hawkesbury Hawks and the Pembroke Lumber Kings among other teams in the CCHL, where he was an effective offensive contributor for his entire four year career. In the one game he dressed for the Lakers as a freshman, he failed to register a point. Though, Head Coach Ed Gosek explained that he thought Trent “was one of the guys who was most improved from the beginning of the year to the end of the year [last season]”. Durocher’s journey back from Oswego to Potsdam and back over the last few months has been a long one, but one that has left all parties satisfied. Not only was Durocher able to return to his original team, but the players in the locker room got their valued teammate and friend back, and the coaching staff got another weapon in their arsenal to boost the team's depth and bolster the penalty kill. After spending the first half of this season playing for Potsdam, who was ahead of Oswego in the standings with a headto-head win in hand over the Lakers as well, Durocher began experiencing second thoughts about leaving his original college team. He described that “it wasn’t a bad situation [at SUNY Potsdam]”, but followed it up by saying “I realized my heart belonged in Oswego”. Once his mind was made up on returning to the Lakers, Durocher contacted Coach Ed Gosek via email on Christmas Eve, hoping that he would be granted a

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Smith, Seymour bolster wrestling during winter break Pair of Lakers carry team with impressive winter performances in Pennsylvania duals Dan Laverde Sports Editor dlaverde@oswegonian.com Despite its rather undesirable record thus far in the 2015-16 season, the Oswego State wrestling team enjoyed strong performances from Troy Seymour and Dan Smith over winter break. Seymour, a sophomore, and the blossoming freshman, Smith, each went undefeated at the Budd Whitehill Division III Duals, one of two duals the Lakers competed in at Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pennsylvania during winter recess. During the two-day event, Seymour put up a perfect 5-0 record. This included an impressive victory against seventh-ranked opponent, Derek Heitz of Messiah College, in a 10-1 major decision at the 174-pound weight class. Seymour kept Heitz in mind. “I knew he was ranked going into it, but it didn’t bother me that much,” Seymour said. “It was definitely in the back of my mind, though…I just tried to stay focused.” The victory, while certainly the highlight of his weekend in Williams-

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Association to help out members of the amateur hockey community in America. “It’s a group that all allow the college hockey coaches and family to donate to and we use it to help each other, anyone who is in need,” Dillon said. NHL teams have also showed similar displays. The Boston Bruins held a tribute to Laing prior to one of its games against the Vancouver Canucks back on Jan. 21. A GoFundMe page was put up to help the Laing family pay medical bills but was taken down after a request from the family. Just the sentiment and the show of support sufficed. “I don’t know if there is much we can do individually to help her,” Dillon said.

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Women's ice hockey supports #14strong The Oswego State women’s ice hockey team joined other collegiate teams across the nation to show its support for Boston Pride forward Denna Laing of the National Women’s Hockey League, with the trending Twitter hashtag #14strong. In the first annual Women’s Winter Classic the Boston Pride of the NWHL squared off with the Les Canadiennes, a team from the Canadian Women’s Hockey League. During this game Denna Laing suffered a severe spinal cord injury after falling on the ice. This news spread quickly and an outpouring of support followed. Numerous collegiate teams took to Twitter and posted a picture of the team in the shape of the number 14, her number, at center ice. “A lot of us had seen the game where Denna was injured, I’m afraid,” said Oswego State head coach Diane Dillon. “It just kind of started and we saw someone had done it. Just a couple of teams had done something and we thought that that was a nice thing to do so we decided to do something as well, and then that next week it absolutely exploded.” The trend spread after the St. Lawrence University women’s hockey team posted the picture supporting Laing and her family. This simple gesture that showed support and awareness of the accident went a long way for the Laing family and the women’s hockey community as a whole. “The hockey world is pretty small,” Dillon said. “I had met Denna. I know her father, he is the coach in the Assabet [hockey] program where she grew up, tried to recruit Denna of course she was going to go in [Div. I]. An excellent student as well, ended up in the Ivy League, but we all kind of know each other and when something like this happens we really do rally.” This same community support has been on display before in the hockey community. Hockey Coaches Care is a foundation created by the American Hockey Coaches

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port, must not shadow his other four dominant wins. Seymour took command in each of his six matches over the two days, winning by either major decision or fall in all five of his victories. He said his performance was in response to a not-so glamorous showing in the NY/PA Duals, also in Williamsport just one week prior. “I had lost a match the weekend before,” Seymour said. “It was the first since we got back from break. So I really wanted to bounce back from that.” The sophomore certainly did bounce back, as his undefeated performance in the Budd Whitehill Duals gave him an impressive overall record in the two duals of 6-1 for the week. With the performance, Seymour improved his overall record to 24-6 on the year heading into Wednesday’s match against Alfred State. His teammate, Dan Smith, also improved his record on the season as he commanded the mat at the Budd Whitehills, as well. The freshman posted up a 4-0 record in his matches at the duals, including a lopsided technical fall vic-

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OSW: (3-15, 1-10) FRED: (13-6, 8-4)

OSW: (10-7-2, 7-4-1)

Fredonia is 3-2 in their last 5 games

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Troy Seymour finished with a 6-1 record following a pair of duals during winter break.

Smith's impressive winter break was highlighted by an 18-1 decision against Ohio Northern college.

tory over Evan Hickey of Ohio Northern College, 18-1. Smith also shut out his opponent Samie Al-Ziab of Springfield College, 14-0. Reflecting on his success thus far in his first season, Smith seems to be growing accustomed to wrestling at the NCAA level. “I think I’ve improved a lot since the beginning,” Smith said. “It’s definitely

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been a process.” Smith, weighing in at 197 pounds, is in the highest weight class on the team, tied with only teammate Kade Andrews. For any wrestler, maintaining your weight to within five pounds of what you are listed at is vital. The task of doing this can be difficult, especially for wrestlers

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PLATT: (16-3-1, 9-1-1)

OSW: (12-6, 5-6) FRED: (6-12, 5-7)

OSW: (9-7-3, 5-6-3) WS: (7-10-2, 2-8-2)

Oswego lost 5-4 in previous matchup

Oswego won 67-62 in previous matchup

Oswego swept the season series against William Smith last year

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SCOREBOARD Women's Ice Hockey Saturday, Jan. 30

OSW:

Saves: Trovato (22)

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Goals: Vaattovaara(1), Nikki Kirchberger(1) Saves: Silva (27)

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Points: Sortino (23), Tyson (20)

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Points: Schupp (16), McElroy (14)

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M: 166 W: 156 OSW:

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M: Dillon (1000-yard freestyle, 10:46.64) W: Noga (1000-yard freestyle, 11:30.75)

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44 81 OSW:

Points: Mazzella (15), Sorell (14)

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Points: Price (20), Frank (16)

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ROAD RECAPS Women's Ice Hockey The Oswego State women's ice hockey team lost both games this weekend when they travelled to Buffalo State to take on the Bengals. In Friday's matchup Rachel Lenard opened the scoring on the power play for Buffalo State. Lenard transferred out of Oswego to the Bengals for this semester. Oswego State would go on to lose that game 3-1. In Saturday's tilt, the Lakers could not get on the scoreboard and lost 2-0. Tori Trovato made 22 saves in the defeat. This marks the fourth straight defeat for the Lakers after they were swept by Plattsburgh the weekend prior.

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The men's track and field team finished in 10th place out of 17 schools at the Golden Eagle Run at SUNY Brockport this past Saturday. Junior Adam Crumb set Oswego State's record in the long jump during the meet with a jump of 6.79 meters. Dylan McCarthy was the top finisher for Oswego State in the one mile race with a time of 4:24.56, which was good for third place in the race. Bret Weiss, Nicholas Leclair, Aitor Celaya and Dillon Nimako competed in the 4x400 and grabbed two points along with a sixth place finish in the process. Alec Cepeda finished the 60 meter dash in sixth place, highest of any Laker during that race.

Quote of the Week I realized my heart belonged in Oswego... This is the greatest place to play Div. III hockey."

-Trent Durocher, Sophomore, Oswego State Men's Hockey

THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Feb. 5, 2016

Laker Winter Break in Review

Men's Ice Hockey Over winter break, the men's ice hockey team posted a record of 3-2-1, where all but one of the games were non-conference match-ups. To kick off winter recess play, the team hosted the Pathfinder Bank/Oswego Classic at the Marano Campus Center Ice Arena during new year's weekend. After wolloping Castleton College, 8-1, the Lakers fell to Adrian College in their second and final game in the classic, 5-1. The Lakers had a stretch of three more non-conference games following the Pathfinder Classic, where they travelled to Utica and Nazareth, then hosted Utica. In the game against Utica, the Lakers battled the Pioneers in an exciting defensive showdown that went to overtime. The score would end in a tie, 0-0, for the Laker's second tie of the season. On short rest, the Lakers travelled to Rochester where they fell to Nazareth, 3-1. Oswego State then returned back to home ice to take on Utica for the second time in a week. This time around, it was not a defensive showcase like the first meeting, as the Lakers defeated the Pioneers, 4-2. Returning to conference play in SUNY Brockport to finsih off winter break, Oswego State lit up the scoreboard with five goals, toppling the Golden Eagles, 5-3.

Women's Ice Hockey The Laker women played six games over break; three at home and three on the road. Oswego State started off winter break with two consecutive road games against ECAC West rival, Chatham College, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The matches diplayed stellar defense on both sides, but the Lakers could not pull out the W in either game, as the Cougars won the first, 3-0, and the second ended scoreless. The Lakers would bounce back, however, as they travelled back to Oswego to take on Morrisville State, where they won big, 4-1. The following day, it would be more of the same as Oswego State went on the road to Morrisville State, winning again in dominant fashion, 6-1. To cap off winter play, the Lakers would face a familiar foe in consecutive games at the Marano Campus Center; the SUNY Plattsburgh, the topranked team in the country. In the first game between the two rivals, the Cardinals took command of the ice early, getting an early lead and never looking back en route to a forgettable 7-0 defeat for the Lakers. Oswego State would put up a good fight in the second game the next day, but Plattsburgh reminded everyone in the building why they are the top-ranked team, winning in shutout style again, 5-0.

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The men's basektabll team continued their ongoing stretch of conference games with six SUNYAC battles over the winter break. The stretch did not start off ideally for the Lakers, as they dropped the first three games. Beginning with a tough defeat on the road against the top-seeded SUNY Oneonta, 90-52, they tarvelled back home to Oswego to take on SUNY Brockport. In a close game throughout, SUNY Brockport would send the game to overtime with a Sportscenter Top Play worthy inbound pass/quick shot that sent the game to overtime with merely two seconds remaining in regulation. The Golden Eagles went on to win that thriller over the Lakers, 77-67. In a third staight home game, the Lakers lost to another rival, this time to SUNY Plattsburgh, 85-68. Oswego State would, however, end their homestand on a high note with a 81-72 victory over SUNY Potsdam. Three days later, they travelled to SUNY Brockport for a rematch from a week earlier, this time coming out victorious, 84-74. The Lakers would finish winter break by hosting the Cortland Red Dragons, a very evenly-matched contest in which the Lakers fell short by a few baskets, 66-62. They were 2-4 over the winter recess.

Women's hoops saw a hefty load of conference games over winter break as well, seeing six SUNYAC opponents in their seven games throughout January. Their first game was a against non-conference opponent in Nazareth, who dominated the Lakers, 80-41. The remaining six games would be against SUNYAC foes, starting with SUNY Onenonta three days after the tough defeat. However, the powerhouse opponent in the Red Dragons would prove to be too much for the Lakers, as they fell big, 63-32. The following two games would result in a thriller against SUNY Brockport where the Lakers just fell short, 54-52, and another tight defeat against SUNY Plattsburgh, 50-44. However, the Lakers would end their four-game slide with a commanding victory over SUNY Potsdam, winning by a final score of 59-40. The next game, a rematch against SUNY Brockport, saw the Lakers fail to keep it as close as the first meeting, as they lost, 66-49. The Saturday before move-in day on campus, the Lakers hosted SUNY Cortland for their final game of winter break. In what was a close game most of the way and a very fun game to watch, SUNY Cortland would pull away and win, 80-69. Oswego State would finish their tough stretch with a record of just 1-6.

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The Oswego State men's and women's indoor track and field teams opened up the 2016 season at the Utica College Clark Invitational, and had several strong early season performances. Junior Adam Crumb recorded the team's first individual win of the season, winning the long jump event with a leap of 6.59 meters. The women also enjoyed success, as they had several top-five performances on the day, led by the 4x800 relay of Sylvia Pericles, Morgan Bronner, Shauna Fliss and Stephanie Peck, who took home second overall with a time of 10:51.20. Oswego State then competed in the 2nd Annual Highlander Invitational, host by Houghton College, the following Friday night. The women saw more strong performances out of Steph Peck and Sylvia Pericles, who took home sixth and eighth place in the 600 with times of 1:46.47 and 1:47.52. As for the men, the 4x800 team of Jake Barbara, Nick LeClair, Brett Weiss and Ben Griffin finished victorious in the day's first event with a time of 8:16.71. Both the men's and women's teams saw much success in their two events over winter break to start the season.

January provided the Oswego State wrestling team with plenty of action. In addition to two dual events in Pennsylvania within a week, the Lakers participated in the ECWC Championships in Rochester. The first of the duals was the NY/PA Duals, where the Lakers competed against host Lycoming College and King's College, both Pennsylvania-based Division III programs. The Lakers fell to Lycoming by a wide margain in the first slate, 37-5, but had a commanding victory against King's, 25-15. Less than a week later, Oswego State stayed in Williamsport for the Budd Whitehills Division III Duals, in which the Lakers saw two of their top wrestlers go undefeated. Troy Seymour, a sophomore, and freshman Dan Smith, each put up perfect records. Seymour finished 5-0, while Smith went 4-0. The Lakers faced five teams in the twoday event, going home with a 1-4 overall record as a team. After nearly a week off, the Lakers went to Rochester, where they finished in fourth place out of eight teams at the ECWC Championships, hosted by RIT. Oswego State ended the break with two tough losses to SUNY Brockport at home, 31-16, and finally on the road against SUNY Oneonta, falling 27-18.

Swimming & Diving The swimming and diving teams only saw three meets over break, but the Laker swimmers had quite the busy winter. Before the meets, which did not occur until the final week of break, both the men's and women's teams travelled down to Florida for winter workouts. Aside from enjoying the warm weather down in the Sunshine State, the Lakers kept in shape and prepared for the spring slate of the 2015-16 season, which began with a meet against Buffalo State on January 16. Both the Laker men and women dominated the Bengals, as the men were victorious, 163-93, while the women won by a similar score of 163-83, defending their home pool. Four days later, the Lakers travelled down to SUNY Cortland to take on the Red Dragons. James Dillon got the men's team off to a quick start, recording the team's first points with a first place finish in the 1000-yard free. Despite a worthy effort, the Laker men would fall, 133-104 and the women, 138.5-100.5. To end a long winter break, the swimmers stayed on the road, this time facing SUNY Geneseo. Freshman Riley Synan would tally 27 points for the Lakers, winning in the 100 and 200-yard butterfly events. The Laker teams would fall, though, as the Knights were victorious on the men's side, 158-122, and the women's by a smaller margin, 153-131.

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In loaded junior class, Barton stands out, helps Oswego State as lethal scoring option Matthew Moran Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com While most Oswego State students were busy with a summer job, vacationing in paradise or just binge watching Netflix, men’s hockey forward Andrew Barton was busy getting faster and stronger for the upcoming season. All of the opportunities given and the success achieved by Barton can be linked back to his training by pulling a sled around a track near his Western Ontario home in Stratford. Barton has stepped into a much larger role for the Lakers this season. He earned power play minutes and more overall ice time because of the work he put in during the offseason. After two years of playing up on the shores of Lake Ontario, the junior realized that he would have to improve his strengths to get the additional playing time he desired. “You get to learn the game a little bit and what it’s going to take to get those chances,” Barton said. The effort did not go unnoticed by head coach Ed Gosek. Gosek said that he believed Barton was the most conditioned athlete coming into the season. The biggest thing that stood out to the head coach was Barton’s ability to play one hundred percent for his entire shift. “His last 20 seconds are as good as his first 20 seconds,” Gosek said. The opportunity to get more ice time has led to results on the scoreboard. After scoring seven goals and 15 assists in the 49 games he played in his first two seasons, Barton has already amassed eight goals and four assists in 19 games as of the beginning of February. Though Barton is pleased that his goal totals have gone up, as well as his shot percentage, which went up from .089 percent last season to .148 percent this season, the Laker forward is not thinking about his individual accolades and more so on just helping the team. Barton’s ability to move up the ladder on the special teams units from where he solely played on the penalty kill to where now he plays on the power play, as well.

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Men's Swimming & Diving Senior, Oswego

Dori Gronich | The Oswegonian Junior forward Andrew Barton (26) has one of two hat tricks for the Lakers in the past two seasons, when he scored 3 goals against Morrisville State on 11/20/15.

This allowed him to take all of his focus away from playing like a defender to now enjoying scoring more and being on the offensive end of the success. Barton is currently tied for secondmost goals scored on the team with All-American, Shawn Hulshof. Junior Kenny Neil is at the top with 11. Though they are the top trio on the stat sheet, Barton doesn’t believe they are the main portion of the offseason with so much talent across the Oswego State lineup. “There are a lot of guys that can put the puck in the net,” Barton said. This leap in offense for the junior is no surprise to Gosek, as he knew he had the talent to be a top scorer. He just believed Barton did not realize his potential until now. “He’s got more confidence, he’s got more patience around the net,” Gosek said. “He’s getting more of the second and third opportunities as opposed to one-and-done.” It what has culminated into a spectacular season by the junior with many games on the horizon as the Lakers come down the homestretch of the regular season and the push to the playoffs. Barton’s story serves as an example

to the Oswego State student body, athletes and non-athletes alike. Summer is a time to relax and recharge, but the

time off can also be an opportunity to improve and hone skills to get ahead for the semesters that follow.

Emily Karszes

Women's Swimming & Diving Senior, Stanley Elijah Vary | The Oswegonian

Wrestlers' With spaces to fill on roster, Gosek brings back winter success former player after short stint with Potsdam WINTER SUCCESS, from B1

DUROCHER, from B3

like Smith who weigh in heavier than others. Smith is able to maintain his weight through diet and training. “It actually isn’t as difficult as you think, but training is key,” Smith said. “I find myself losing most of the weight I gained through training anyway.” “The coaches do a great job of working with us [on training technique],” Seymour said. “It isn’t so much keeping our diet in check…Here [practice] is where the work is put in.” In addition to training and practice, the two wrestlers agreed that the environment in the locker room plays its own special role in their success. “Right from when we started, I felt at home here,” Smith said. “Coming to a new school you think of how you’re going to fit in…We all get along really well and help each other out.” “That’s what’s special about this team, we’re always messing around and having a good time,” Seymour said. “But at the same time, we all work really hard and we’re really close. You don’t see that much; it’s definitely special.” With an impressive combined record on 3910 on the season, Seymour and Smith look to continue riding the wave of success with just two events left in the season.

second chance to be a Laker. Coach Gosek was very receptive to Durocher, by saying “if he (Durocher) was serious we’d see what we could do”. Gosek was very understanding of Du-

rocher’s situation from a hockey standpoint, claiming that the coaching staff “had no issues” with him leaving. “When you don’t get playing time, it’s understandable. Guys aren’t happy and want to go. We get it”. It seemed like a match made in heaven,

Dori Gornich | The Oswegonian Durocher (front) has played in all six games since returning to the Lakers at the beginning of the semester.

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The senior won two events and helped his team beat the Potsdam Bears this past Saturday by a score of 166-107. Gerber finished first-overal in the 100-yard backstroke, recording a time of 59.63. He also gained another first-place finish in a thrilling ending. The senior barely held the top time in the 100-yard freestyle as he narrowly escpaed with a win by less than a second. Gerber also competed in the 200yard freestlye relay where he finished with a time of 22.96 seconds on his leg of the race.

with a hard working, improving, player familiar with the Oswego system who eager to step into a crucial role for a 6-5-1 team performing below expectations at the time to provide a spark. Durocher confirmed the mutual excitement by claiming that “He (Coach Gosek) didn’t have any second guesses, he wanted me back right away.” Any member of a team can confirm that it never hurts having teammates with positive attitudes in the locker room to boost team morale, and there’s no such thing as having too many positive leaders on and off the ice. Statements like “I look forward everyday coming to practice, coming to the rink. It’s just an awesome feeling” from Durocher could prove to be infectious to a hungry Oswego squad looking to get their season back on track, especially with a huge rivalry matchup looming this Friday against Plattsburgh on the road. Durocher’s first game in his second stint with Oswego haven’t resulted in any points for Durocher, but the team has compiled a positive 3-2-1 record over the last six games that he’s played. He has helped spark the team to crucial wins against competitive SUNYAC rivals like Cortland and Brockport by being a pesky defensive forward, filling the role that Coach Gosek described as “hard to play against”. With willingness to adapt by all parties, shown by the coaching staff allowing Durocher to dress in all six games since his return, and Trent’s willingness to transition from an offensive minded player to a high motor, tough to play against forward, hopefully this season can have a much more successful ending than it did beginning. At this point in the season, there is only four points separating the third place Lakers from the first place Plattsburgh Cardinals. It is a surmountable lead and though it won’t be an easy road, the addition of Durocher’s presence returning to the locker room could provide the motivation Oswego needs to rise to the top of the SUNYAC standing to close out the season. “There’s really no better feeling.” Durocher claimed upon his return. “This is the greatest place to play Division Three hockey”. If every member of the team feeds off the momentum that Durocher’s presence and attitude has created, there’s no ceiling on how far this year's squad can go.

Karszes continued her succesful year this past weekend. The Lakers won their seventh meet of the year due, in part to the success of Karszes. The senior won both of her events in the breaststroke competition. The 100-yard breaststroke was finished in 1:13 and the 200-yard variation of the event was finished in 2:41. Both of those times were good for a first place finish, as previously mentioned. Oswego State is 7-3 on the year and holds a 4-1 home record. The next time the Lakers will compete is in the Geneseo Invite on Feb. 6 at 12 p.m.

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Oswego State baseball will kick off their season in 21 short days. Becuase of the cold weather, Oswego's Lakers will travel down to Norfolk, Virginia, for four games in preparation for the first SUNYAC game on March, 19 against Fredonia. The Lakers are currently ranked No. 31 in the nation to start the season.

There are four more SUNYAC games this season for the men's hockey team. Right now the Lakers sit at 7-4-1 in conference games and they currently hold the third spot in the SUNYAC. Oswego State will need to get hot down this final stretch and try to win the SUNYAC tournament if they want to make the NCAA tournament.

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Sophomore Courtney Ameele leads the women's basketball team in blocks with 22 on the year. That is eight more than the next closest Laker. Her total is 14 blocks shy of being good for 10th most all time in the history of the program. There are seven games remaining on the schedule so the total isn't out of reach.

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Men’s Basketball Standings

Men’s Ice Hockey Standings

SUNYAC

Team

Overall Record

Conference Record

Win %

Streak

Plattsburgh

15-3

10-1

.909

Geneseo

14-4

8-3

Oneonta

12-6

Cortland

Brockport

Team

Overall Record

Conference Record

Win %

Streak

Plattsburgh

16-3-1

9-1-1

.864

.727

Geneseo

13-3-5

7-1-4

.750

7-4

.636

Oswego

10-7-2

7-4-1

.625

12-6

6-5

.545

Potsdam

10-7-3

6-4-1

.591

11-7

6-5

.545

Buffalo State

9-6-4

5-4-1

.550

Buffalo State

12-7

6-6

.500

Brockport

9-9-2

4-5-2

.455

Oswego

12-6

5-6

.455

Fredonia

6-10-3

3-7-2

.333

Fredonia

6-12

5-7

.417

Cortland

7-9-3

1-7-2

.200

New Paltz

3-14

2-9

.182

Morrisville

5-13-2

1-10-1

.125

Potsdam

1-17

1-10

.091

L11

Women’s Ice Hockey Standings

Women’s Basketball Standings SUNYAC

ECAC WEST

Team

Overall Record

Conference Record

Win %

Streak

Plattsburgh

20-0-0

13-0-0

1.00

W20

.727

Elmira

15-3-1

10-2-0

.833

8-3

.727

Utica

13-5-1

9-2-1

.792

13-6

8-4

.667

Buffalo State

15-4-0

9-3-0

.750

12-6

7-4

.636

Oswego

9-7-3

5-6-3

.464

Brockport

11-7

7-4

.636

Cortland

9-8-1

5-6-1

.458

Plattsburgh

11-7

5-6

.455

William Smith

7-10-2

2-8-2

.250

Buffalo State

7-12

3-9

.250

Chatham

6-11-1

2-9-2

.208

Oswego

3-15

1-10

.091

Neumann

4-14-1

2-11-1

.179

Potsdam

1-17

0-11

.000

L15

Potsdam

6-12-2

1-11-1

.115

Team

Overall Record

Conference Record

Win %

Streak

Geneseo

14-4

9-2

.818

New Paltz

13-5

8-3

Oneonta

12-6

Fredonia

Cortland

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SPORTS BARTON STEPS UP

ON OFFENSE

Dori Gornich | The Oswegonian

FRIDAY, Feb. 5, 2016

-First Amendment

STAFF EDITORIAL

OBNOXIOUS FANS SILENCED On Tuesday, Jan. 26, the Oswego State men’s hockey team hosted Geneseo in a game that had been postponed due to a tragedy at Geneseo. Colin Kingston killed his ex-girlfriend Annese, and Matthew Hutchinson, before taking his own life. The tragedy rocked the Geneseo community and the game that Tuesday night was preceded with a moment of silence and dedicated to those lost. It was a somber and reflective moment for those in attendance, both from Oswego and Geneseo. It was a reminder of why this was an important and meaningful game for everyone involved, and ultimately a bittersweet one for Geneseo as they went on to win. This also meant that the game was

devoid of the usual cheer and excitement that accompanies most games, for good reason. Gone were the belittling chants Oswego State students normally yell at the other team. Gone was telling the goalie that he sucks or screaming profanities at the player who just committed a penalty. Overall, the crowd was respectful and that is encouraging. It’s disturbing for two reasons: the first being that this lack of team-deprecating chanting changed the entire tone of the game. We have become so accustomed to this behavior that a game without it feels trivial, boring and lacking in energy. The second reason is that it’s worrisome that we as an audience can only be

respectful towards another team in the face of a tragedy. It should not take the death of a student for us to realize that perhaps it is obnoxious to yell “beat that stick.” This isn’t to say those behaviors aren’t prevalent at other colleges. It’s also not to say that they should stop entirely. It’s understandable that students of this school get riled up at a game, especially a hockey game. We’re merely calling attention, because it struck us as a disturbing reality, and perhaps this will make us think about how we act. A tragedy should not be the only thing that keeps us in check, whether at a game or otherwise. We should not be loud and proud of our team only when we can discredit the other.

IN THE OFFICE

In-office hard work pays off in cash, not credit Student longs for more as Oswegonian, school work becomes too much

What are your Super Bowl plans? “I’ll probably have a party in my suite. It’ll be a lot of fun.”

Corey Slifkin sophomore, broadcasting and mass communication “I’m going to my friend’s house and we’re going to have people over and bring food and watch it.”

Travis Clark Managing Editor tclark@oswegonian.com I can’t help but feel very literal about this topic when considering that the title of this column is “In the Office,” but we at the Oswegonian have a lot on our hands. I feel people outside of this office don’t quite understand what goes on “in the office” on a weekly basis. If they did know, they might have a better understanding of why I’m

proposing what I’m about to propose. I can’t speak for other organizations, but I feel that anyone who works in this office should get school credit for being a member of the editorial board. Sure, we’re paid, but at most it’s enough for a weekend out at the bars every other week. Sure, it’s not an actual “internship,” but it absolutely feels like one. Scratch that, it feels like a full-time job. Maybe I’m biased considering I’m the managing editor. I like to think that I’m in here quite a bit and, in that regard, I feel fully confident in having this opinion. But as managing editor, I can also say that each and every person who works on this paper and is in this office until all hours of the night works harder than any one else. This isn’t just me being bitter about having to give up valuable time to myself to work on this paper. I love working on this paper. Despite the stress and the lack of sleep, I’m proud of the end result every Friday when I see it on newsstands and it makes me confident about what I want to do for a living. This is about getting a little something more

out of it. Yes, I do love working here, but I am also a student. Everyone here is a student. And a lot of us have other obligations beyond working for this paper or being a student, such as being a Resident Assistant. So while I do love working here, the satisfaction of seeing the final product every Friday could be even more enticing if I knew my grades were also benefitting. I’m not speaking for anyone else on this staff, but I can say for myself that grades do take a hit when working here. Everyone is a hard worker, but we can only handle so much. If school credit were offered, it would make this job that much more appealing. The problem that arises is that this is an independent newspaper, made by students for the students. We don’t have any obligation to the school itself, so receiving school credit is most likely wishful thinking. But I still think it’s a topic worth discussing. At the end of the day, I’m very proud of the Oswegonian. But for all the work we do, and all the long nights we endure on top of all our other obligations, a little something else would be nice.

#OscarsSoWhite for second year in row

Lack of diversity in award show becoming norm for Hollywood actors

Jessica Campo senior, psychology “Hang with friends, eat some wings and just enjoy the game.”

Ellery Vasquez junior, accounting “Hanging out with a bunch of my friends just in my room and just watching the game.”

John Colwell junior, accounting “To watch Cam Newton beat Peyton Manning.”

Xavier Johnson junior, broadcasting and mass communications

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Shenandoah Briere Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com On Jan.24 the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was joined by actors and directors in announcing the nominees for the 2016 Oscars. The problem was that after the settling of the announcements, the Oscar nominees were more white than the ground coveraging Oswego. It appeared that not a single minority was nominated for the second year in a row. This led to a bevy of criticism from African American actors and actresses, from Jada Pinkett Smith and her husband Will Smith to Viola Davis. The controversy surrounded the idea that not only are minorities being overlooked for roles, but that when they do get a role they are overlooked by voters for the four big categories of the Oscars. This stems from the idea that the Academy is made up of primarily white voters and therefore the nominees are almost all white or all white. These recent snubs of minorities at the Oscars has begun a frenzy of tweets and arguments for and against the Oscars being so white. The implication of the #OscarsSoWhite has only progressed the movement, with some actors and actresses boycotting the Oscars by not attending. In many ways, this year ’s Oscars bring to light an evolving situation in Hollywood that minorities are put last. I find it hard to believe that there weren’t any minorities who were worthy of an Oscar nomination. I stand with those who believe that Hollywood needs more diversity. To some degree there is a working toward a better Hollywood in which actors and actresses are being seen more for their talent than their color, but after the recent snubs this year, it

Photo provided by Youtube The Oscars have been notorious for excluding people of color in major categories of the award show.

is clear that progress is slow. Hollywood is the creation of white men who sought to entertain people. However, now that the country is becoming more diverse, one must look at Hollywood and question why roles that can be played by either race are given to white actors. This leads to the argument that certain roles can only be given to certain races, which is true. If a director is basing a film off a real life event then the role should be given to the person that best resembles the character of the real life person. On the flip side, there are roles that presumably anyone can play, yet few minorities get these roles. That is where Hollywood lacks diversity. There must be opportunities for

minorities. With that being said, it also comes down to talent. If the white actor or actress is deemed more talented, he or she is the one who should get that role. However, my whole being sides with the many who support the minorities because I do believe they were overlooked this year. There were an established amount of films this year that had minority actors and actresses that I believed are worthy of an Oscar nod. From “Straight Outta Compton” to Will Smith’s role in “Concussion,” these movies and actors deserved a nomination. I am not in this business and not a movie critic, but I do believe in diversity and this year the Oscars are just too white.

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Sarah Palin backs Donald Trump Tip of Former governor endorses republican candidate the hat...

◊... to the Oscars lack of diversity. ◊... to rude hockey fans. ◊... to people who still smoke on campus.

◊...to the lack of snow so far this semester. ◊... to the recall of hoverboards. ◊... to Oswego State supporting SUNY Geneseo in #OneKnight.

Wag of the finger...

Super Bowl 50 pairs 2 top teams Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers go head to head league’s title Photo provided by Youtube With Palin giving support to Trump, she may be able to secure a spot in the White House if Trump is to win.

Shenandoah Briere Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com

The world could be ending. As if it isn’t bad enough that Donald Trump is campaigning for president, he is now getting an endorsement from 2008 republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin. The former Alaska governor attended a Trump rally in Iowa 13 days before the big Iowa Caucus. Trump, who has been in the spotlight for his outlandish campaign, has brought even more attention to his campaign, as he is one of the first republican presidential candidates to gain support from a political figure. However, Palin is by no means the best one to have on his side. Watching Trump and Palin together is like watching a circus and being amazed at all the things they say and do. Palin hasn’t really been in the spotlight since 2008, but she stepped out at the rally with a speech that was all over the place. At first I thought Tina Fey had taken Palin, stuffed her in a closet and walked on stage in her place to make even more of a mockery of the 2016 presidential race. Although half

of Palin’s words made no sense, the crowd seemed enticed. Palin and Trump have been known to support each other over the years and now there is talk of Trump making her his running mate, giving her another chance at being in the White House. There is a reason people didn’t support Palin in 2008, but now there’s a shift because she supports a man that thinks he could gain supporters even if he shot a random man on the street. The sad thing is that this could very well be true. The country seems to have given into Trump’s whacky opinions toward what should be important issues. There is no way that I would ever support Trump and I agree even less with him now that Palin has given her seal of approval. While there isn’t anyone who is running that is worth supporting in my eyes, Trump is definitely at the bottom of my list of people I’d ever vote for. The man may be good at business, but that doesn’t mean he can run a country. In reality, if Palin becomes Trump’s running mate, I believe that only proves that maybe the world is ending, at least in the United States. However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel in the form of England, who, if they ban Trump, will find me as a new citizen in their country.

Winter blues rears ugly head in Oswego

Derek Hempstead Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com It’s that time of year again. Time for the hype, the high priced commercials that we all love, the way-too-extensive media coverage and the arguments over who will win. It’s Super Bowl season. As Super Bowl 50 rapidly approaches, storylines upon storylines will crowd the media regarding the Carolina Panthers and the Denver Broncos as both look to take home the Lombardi Trophy on Sunday. Both the Panthers and the Broncos scored big wins to make it to the Super Bowl this year. The Broncos were able to beat the Patriots 2018 in a game that predominantly displayed the Broncos’ defense. Despite the Patriots’ late game comeback, the Broncos were able to hold out and move to their eighth Super Bowl in team history. As for the Panthers, they made the Cardinals look like the Cleveland Browns rather than the offensively skilled team that knocked off the Packers the week before. In a 49-15 rout, the Panthers’ all-around dominance showed, leading them to only their second Super Bowl game in team history. Both teams deserve to make it to this year’s big show, but not just because of their dominant play leading up to this point. The storylines surrounding both teams’ quarterbacks explain why Carolina and Denver deserved to be where they are. Peyton Manning will be making his third, and possibly final, Super Bowl appearance. The 39-year-old was caught by NFL Network’s cameras, telling New England head coach Bill Belichick that it “might be his last rodeo.” However, when asked about his potential retirement, Manning refused to address the possibility. If Manning is retiring, then he and his team

Photo provided by sportingnews.com Cam Newton’s infamous touchdown celebrations including the ‘dab’ have made him a household name.

deserve to be in the Super Bowl. The future Hall of Famer has had a storied career, winning five MVP’s and a championship with Indianapolis. He will make history come Sunday, as he will be the oldest quarterback to ever start a Super Bowl game. On Manning’s storyline alone, the Broncos deserve to play in the biggest game of the season. However, their opponent deserves to be in this game a bit more than Denver does. On the side of Carolina, Cam Newton has been making headlines all season. Finishing with the best record in the NFL (15-1), coming back from a car crash that could have potentially killed him and adding to the popularity of the dab with his infamous end zone celebrations, it’s hard to dislike Cam Newton. However, he continues to be criticized as often as he is celebrated. According to Newton, it’s because he is a black quarterback and that scares people because they do not have anything to compare him to.

Whether that is true or not, the Panthers deserve to be in the Super Bowl. Newton has his chance to shut up the doubters as the rest of the team does. After a shoddy previous season, the Panthers bounced back to become the best team in the NFL; and now they have the opportunity to prove that to the world. Both teams will have flashes on Sunday. It will be a fantastic game and hopefully a much better one than the last Super Bowl the Broncos were in. The defenses of both teams will be strong, and the battle between the quarterbacks will be stronger. The Panthers will stand tall on Sunday. With all the adversity that this team faced last season and to come back to multiple dominant performances both during the regular season and the playoffs, it is the Panthers’ time to shine. Don’t call it a comeback.

‘Real-Girl’ Barbies encourage diversity Mattel promotes new line of dolls, hope to see rebirth of popularity Rebecca Lamora Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com

Photo provided by former Oswegonian photographer There are many activities to keep yourself occupied when the snow, or even just the bitter cold keep you cooped up.

Mitch Petrella Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com Although it is commonly called the spring semester, the weather is usually far from warm. Oswego tends to have a lot of days where it is just flat out freezing. Once the prospect of a long, cold winter finally sets in, it feels like it will never get warmer. Luckily, there are some ways to beat the winter blues that come with attending Oswego State. The first thing that comes to mind when we are all shut in by the harsh winds or driving snow is to bundle up in bed. It is a typical response for the first few days, but what about when winter shows no signs of letting up? Physical activity is a nice way to beat the cold. Swetman Gym and Lee Hall are the two locations on campus where there are courts dedicated to open recreation. Pickup basketball is very common, but anyone can rent out pieces of equipment to play with. Campus Recreation also offers numerous intramural leagues throughout the semester while in the comfort of the gym. They include indoor soccer, team handball, badminton and volleyball. Any snowboarders or skiers can take a trip to Bristol Mountain with other students

in late February. Although the involvement fair is in the fall, anyone can look on Laker Life to find a club that is right for them. Maybe you didn’t have time to join a club because of the workload last semester. Now is the time to jump into something new since it’s early in the semester. If you are ever feeling adventurous driving around in the elements, take a day trip to Syracuse via 481 South. Just off Exit 12 is the Great Northern Mall, located on route 31. There are other popular stores along the route as well. For a more fast paced experience, take the extra 15 minutes to go to Destiny USA in Syracuse. With a multitude of shops on seven levels and an IMAX movie theater, there is no shortage of things to do. Sometimes the weather is really that bad and going out is probably not the best idea. It’s fine to put on a movie or two, make some hot cocoa and just relax. Start a new book or finish one you have not gotten the chance to. On campus students can rent out board games to play with friends in their residence halls. Have friends meet up in a lounge to watch a game on television or stream Netflix. Handle the cold however you want (Just remember that it can be really hard to say “I’m bored” as the semester rolls on).

Barbie has enjoyed a long run as a predominant childhood toy for young girls across the world since her creation in 1959. With Mattel selling the dolls in 150 countries and with a new doll sold approximately every three seconds, it is clear that Barbie dolls have an impact on the some of the millions of young children who play with them every day. Toys are how children explore and learn about their world. When everything children see about their favorite toy suggests that the most important thing about a person is their level of attractiveness, it can be hard for a child to find their own self-worth when they cannot seem to find any similarities between their favorite toy and themselves or the real adults in their life. However, following a recent decline in overall sales, Mattel has decided to give Barbie the makeover that children and parents have been asking for. In January, Mattel released their new line of Barbie dolls which includes a more diverse array of attributes including hair color, makeup style, clothing type, skin color and body shape. These dolls feature major changes from the uniform Barbie of the past. The new line includes dolls with brightly colored hair, curly and wavy-haired dolls and dolls sporting short hair and updos as opposed to the generic Barbie with long, straight blonde hair. In addition to the new hairstyle, Barbie now can be petite, tall or even curvy. Among other obvious changes, Barbie is showcasing a large number of skin tones. I believe Mattel has made the right choice regarding their decision to re-

Photo provided by francebleu Dolls with colorful hair, curves and differing skin tones will be hitting the shelves in an attempt to promote differences.

invent Barbie dolls to become a relatable, favorite toy for children around the world. However, it should not have taken until 2016 for the product to become available. I have seen several previous attempts by women to convince Mattel to offer a greater variety and realism in their dolls from the time I was a young girl who played with Barbies. I believe it is incredibly important for young children and groups of people in general to see themselves represented in popular culture. The inclusion of Barbie dolls that actually represent the everyday young adult or teenager can only help society raise children to become more tolerant and accepting of a world full of diversity.

While I hope that Mattel has finally awakened from its long period of unrealistic Barbie dolls, I can’t help but think that if Mattel really cared about the message they are sending young children, they would have changed their product decades ago. I would love to be naive and believe that Mattel really cares what society has to say about a highly influential toy of pop culture. However, I know that the reality is most likely that Mattel decided to change Barbie because they were losing money and care about boosting sales more than boosting the confidence of people across the world.

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Weekly EP: Hot As Sun sets fire on latest EP Riley Ackley Promotional Director rackley@oswegonian.com

Opening for acts like Foster The People and Phantogram is more than likely one tall order to overcome. Both acts feature some of the most compelling beats and lyrical compositions in the music industry to dateknown for putting on stellar performances, they have found their place in the music industry based solely on differentiation and niche-creation. Each present an electro-pop, altrock sound that is inherently their own and impossible to imitate well. For an artist like Jamie Jackson, whose project Hot As Sun has just released its latest EP, the goals presented by the bands she’s opened for seem parallel. To create something that is new, original and ultimately her own is necessary. With the release of “Little Friend,” Hot As Sun accomplishes these objectives.

Featuring five eccentrically composed tracks, Hot As Sun’s “Little Friend” reaches for the sun with ease. Like Phantogram, Hot As Sun’s music brims with glistening electronic beats and rock-centric compositions. While one could argue that the alt-girl vocals presented are reminiscent of Phantogram’s Sarah Barthel, White Seas’ Morgan Kibby or alternative-queen Lana Del Rey (whose guitarist assisted with the EP’s creation), each of the songs on “Little Friend” is intrinsically Hot As Sun’s. Opening with “I Can Feel Your Love,” Hot As Sun gleams with angst. Best moments include Jackson singing lyrics “I come alive,” and by the time she hits the chorus, audiences should feel satisfied and drawn in. It’s a fiery little track with all of the apathetical romance so typically characterized by the hipster generation. The instrumentals are as enticing as the vocals, and combined the track is a doozy. On “Never Be The Same,” Hot As Sun shines through glis-

Photo provided by hotassun.com Jamie Jackson unleashes her true, electrifying sound in her latest project.

tening alt-rock beats and tormented melodies. As the track thumps along, listeners will find themselves swaying along. “Never Be The Same” is slick and retro in feel, but at the same time refreshing and revolutionary. Where it plays this type of ‘80s sound, Jackson’s vocals do enough to overcome the antiquity presented, allowing for nostalgia rather than repetition. For a track titled “Never Be The Same,” fans will be hoping that this beat is the difference, not

the entity left behind. Hot As Sun’s “Little Friend” oozes with lo-fi electricity. Like a sweltering summer day, each of the EP’s tracks burn deep. For a release far away from the typical mainstream, pop approachability seems to run through its veins. It’s entertaining without being frivolous, dark without being pandering and atmospheric enough to make the most uninterested listener feel something. “Little Friend” is an accomplished record, even if it is just five songs long.

Panic! At the Disco remains unforgettable Ashley White Copy Editor awhite@oswegonian.com

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On January 15 the alternative rock band, Panic! At the Disco, released their new album, “Death Of A Bachelor.” The group started out in 2004 with their album “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out,” which includes their most popular lead single, “I Write Sins Not Tragedies.” Many people know the band exclusively for that song. After taking a two-year break from releasing any albums, this talented group released another album. According to iTunes, Brendon Urie, the lead singer of the group, recorded this album right before his wedding to say goodbye to being a bachelor. This album didn’t have as many unforgettable hits as their past albums have. Panic!, as they are referred to by adoring fans, has changed their sound from when they first started.

There are definitely songs on this album that deserve great recognition but others, not so much. As soon as the album starts, the listener gets thrown automatically into the beats of “Victorious,” one of the first singles that was released from the album. “Victorious” is about having as much fun as possible even if it means “living like a washed up celebrity.” This song has an amazing beat that makes the listener want to forget all the bad in their life and just go crazy. While actually listening to the lyrics of this song, there is a much darker feel to it. That seems like a common occurrence within the band’s music. The lyrics of “Victorious” are saying that it feels great to be bad. One of the other songs on this album that stands out is “Hallelujah.” This song says that it’s okay to be a sinner and to accept who you are. In this song, it seems like Urie is trying to justify an affair. It is saying it’s okay to be sad over a

Photo provided by en.wikipedia.org Brendon Urie, the only official member of the band , reminisces on his life as a bachelor on Panic!’s latest album.

breakup, but don’t waste your time being sad about it forever. “Hallelujah” has a feel-good beat that you will want to listen to on repeat. The album’s title track, “Death of a Bachelor,” has a very Broadway feel that listeners won’t want to miss out on. This song seems to reach back to the style of music that Panic! started out with. “Death of a Bachelor” has a jazz type of beat that makes it an irresistibly

great song. Urie’s voice is so smooth and moves with the beat perfectly. This song will definitely make women swoon over him. Other songs on the album like “Emperor’s New Clothes,” “Don’t Threaten Me With a Good Time,” and “The Good, The Bad and the Dirty” are great additions to Panic! At the Disco’s discography. This album wasn’t one of the best from the alternative rock group, but it still has songs that anyone can jam to when in the right mood.

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FRIDAY, Feb. 5, 2016

‘Lucifer’ actors create chemistry on latest comic adaptation Morgan Altland Asst. Editor of Laker Review maltland@oswegonian.com

“You break the law sometimes don’t you? And why wouldn’t you, it’s fun.” If you are looking for a new step away from what you normally do, then “Lucifer,” quoted above, may be the show for you. The show premiered on Fox Monday, January 25 with 7.16 million viewers tuning in to see the evil unveil. The show is about Lucifer Morningstar, portrayed by Tom Ellis (“Rush”), also known to some as the devil, who comes to Earth after being bored of his life in the underworld and begins to fight crime for the LAPD after the death of a former client he cared about. The show is based on a comic series of the same name that was printed by DC Comics’ Vertigo.

The show starts on a strong note with Lucifer driving around the town and getting a cop to reveal his inner truth while the cop tries to write a ticket. The pairing of the cinematography and Cage the Elephant’s “Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked” gives the viewers a true sense of the tone of the show and what they can expect for the next forty minutes of the program. It also displays Ellis’ ability to have fun on the screen and play the character for what it calls for, charming and powerful enough to get what he wants with just his words. The show seamlessly transitions from this to its supernatural tone when the angel Amenadiel, portrayed by D. B. Woodside (“Parenthood”), tells Lucifer about God’s desire to have him return to his job. Although brief, Woodside’s first appearance in the series is memorable and powerful. As the story develops, viewers see the show follow the structure of a typical crime show as Lucifer teams up with Detective Chloe Decker,

played by Lauren German (“Chicago Fire”), an actress turned cop who is ostracized by her force after a previous cop shooting case. The two play off each other on screen well as they go about their various methods to try to solve the case. One scene that stands out well for them is when talking to the therapist of the deceased. The conversation before they entered and her interrogation show great chemistry between the characters and great potential for what the show will be. Another positive aspect for the show is the musical score. Music can make a scene. It can set the mood in an instant. However, if bad, it can take you out and make the work seemingly lose value. “Lucifer” does a great job of pairing the music with Photo provided by fox.com the scenes, the characters and the Tom Ellis stars as the fallen angel, Lucifer, who teams up with the LAPD. show itself. Along with the opening, (“Arrow”) and Lesley-Ann Brandt The show is an interesting another part that demonstrates this (“Spartacus: Blood and Sand”) fail watch, blending various genres into is the scene at the school. The pairto stand out in the pilot. Their charone powerful pilot. If you have the ing of the devil and “Broken Halo” acters serve a valuable role in the chance, be sure to give it a glance. flowed perfectly. series, and as the show progresses Don’t worry, you won’t have to sell One part the show can improve viewers can only hope to get more. your soul away to view it. on is the side cast. Kevin Alejandro

Sia unleashes simplistic tracks, soars on ‘This is Acting’ Riley Ackley Promotional Director rackley@oswegonian.com

Highly sought after and rarely seen, Sia Furler is like a rare bird. The Australian native most known for songwriting credits on tracks for powerhouse performers ranging from Beyoncé to Rihanna, has never been a stranger to the spotlight, despite attempts to avoid it. Her career, most aptly known for this avoidance, is a tale of longevity and strength. With five albums released with only niche followings and countless features, awards and songwriting recognitions under her belt, Sia’s widespread recognition came years later with the release of her smash hit “Chandelier.” Sia’s juggernaut, “Chandelier” and the following album “1000 Forms of Fear,” catapulted Sia into the limelight. Joining the ranks of some of the top pop artists in the industry, Sia’s ability to weave

seemingly simplistic pop tracks into uniquely outstanding successes is unrivaled. With the release of her sixth album, “This Is Acting,” Sia’s trajectory will only continue. Compiled of tracks previously offered to other artists, “This Is Acting” is pop at its finest. Notably used to escape her record contract and propelled through the success of “Chandelier,” the record plays heavily into the Top 40 sound that brought her forward while maintaining Sia’s otherworldly vocal style. On tracks like “Move Your Body,” this direction is most easily recognized. Inherently danceable and ultimately striking, “Move Your Body” seems destined for a club remix. Spun through transcendent vocals and powerful synths, the track is sure to engulf its listeners into a world of strobe lights and pounding speakers. Other songs like lead single “Alive” are equally as impressive. Most like “Chandelier,” Sia’s ascending vocals blast through dense instrumentals. Originally written for Adele, the track is both catchy and forceful. More eccentric tracks do exist on “This Is

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The elusive songstress, Sia, releases her latest full-length album to uproariouse applause.

Acting,” however. Some of the most successful ventures on the record include the dance floor-prepped “Cheap Thrills” and the Kanye West co-written “Reaper.” Each maintains the same radiofriendly quality that will appeal to the mainstream.

In tracks “Broken Glass” and “Space Between,” Sia’s hollow vocals play over painstaking and emotive lyrics. Where “This Is Acting” is largely an upbeat record, both of these tracks are welcomed scale backs. Still characteristically focused on Sia’s crackling voice, each track is a

ballad worthy of even the most ardent hopeless romantic. On “Broken Glass,” these emotions loop through electronic synths and drums, while “Space Between” is largely left to simple beats and a wicked melody. While a track like “Alive” has already proven to be a surefire smash, “Unstoppable” seems like the secretive hit that may never be. Bubbling just beneath the surface, buried deep in a highly accomplished album, “Unstoppable” may not be so readily noticed by single-loving audiences. With an undying confidence, the track plays like so many selfempowerment anthems before it, while still being undeniably Sia. Like powerhouses Kelly Clarkson and Demi Lovato, Sia proves, even if avoidant, that she is entirely assertive in her position in the industry. While no longer hidden, Sia still gleams like the gem she is. Every track off of “This Is Acting” is worthwhile and sure to withstand the test of time. Whether her feelings on each are of fondness or indifference, for the listener and the fan, this compilation is more than fulfilling.

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Oscar season: In-depth analysis of announced nominees Travis Clark Managing Editor tclark@oswegonian.com

It’s that time of year again; Oscar season is almost over. With the show, hosted this year by Chris Rock, coming Feb. 28, the Academy recently announced its nominees for the 88th annual show. As always, there were a lot of surprises. Without getting into the controversy surrounding the nominations, let’s focus on the nominees themselves. “Spotlight” has been the early favorite in the race leading up to the nominations, and it could still easily be considered the front-runner. It won the Screen Actor’s Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and with a surprise nomination for Mark Ruffalo (most felt the votes would be split between him and Michael Keaton), it shows that the Academy still

has admiration for it. However, “The Revenant,” “The Big Short” and the massively critically-acclaimed blockbuster “Mad Max: Fury Road” are all eyeing for victory as well. Alejandro G. Innaritu’s “The Revenant” is leading the pack of nominations with 12 and “Mad Max” is close behind with 10. A nomination for director George Miller gives “Mad Max” an unexpected edge as well, especially considering Innaritu, also nominated, just won last year. “The Revenant” and Innaritu won the award for Best Picture-Drama and Director at the Golden Globes. The Director ’s Guild Awards will be a huge factor in who wins Best Director and what has an edge in Best Picture. “The Big Short” won the Producer ’s Guild Award, which gives it an unexpected boost in the

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race for Best picture. In the end, it will most likely come down to a race between “Spotlight” and “The Revenant,” with Miller taking home Best Director for “Mad Max: Fury Road.” “The Big Short” doesn’t quite have the pull that a Best Picture win would take. As for the acting categories, most, if not all, are a lock: Leonardo DiCaprio for “The Revenant,” Brie Larson for “Room” and Sylvester Stallone for his supporting performance in “Creed.” Idris Elba won the SAG for best supporting actor, but he isn’t nominated for the Oscar, which leaves Stallone still the front runner. If any of these actors don’t win, it will be a huge upset. The only acting category that is still up in the air (but not really) is supporting actress. The best bet is Alicia Vikander, who won the SAG. Her

Best picture nominees

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closest competition is Rooney Mara who has gotten a lot of attention for “Carol” (which was unexpectedly snubbed for Best Picture which may ruin her chances) and Kate Winslet, who won the Globe for “Steve Jobs.” The lack of love for that film by the Academy, though (and the lack of commercial success), will probably leave Winslet without an award come Oscar night. Aaron Sorkin wasn’t even nominated for his screenplay, which seemed like a sure thing. He won the Globe and was nominated for the Writer ’s Guild Award. Also, when taking into consideration that Winslet won the Globe when Vikander wasn’t nominated (she was nominated in the leading actress category, whereas she’s nominated in supporting at the Oscars), it makes Vikander ’s Oscar win more of a reality. Not to say that the Globes are a solid indi-

cation of who would win Oscar Sunday (they’re not usually), but the odds seem to be in Vikander ’s favor. As for the aforementioned screenplay nominations, with Sorkin out, it’s up in the air who will win for Best Adapted Screenplay. The nominees are “Room,” “The Martian,” “Carol,” “The Big Short” and “Brooklyn.” Without a Best Picture nomination, a win for “Carol” seems unlikely, as does a win for the more effects-driven “The Martian,” leaving the other three to battle it out. That leaves Original Screenplay, which, if we’re deciding that “Spotlight” is a front runner for Best Picture, leaves that to be the front runner for Screenplay. Return here to the Oswegonian for the issue before Oscar Sunday on Feb. 28 with predictions of winners from the Laker Review staff. Until then, happy Oscar season.

Best actor nominees

Photos provided by en.wikipedia.org Michael Fassbender, “Steve Jobs” Leonardo DiCaprio, “The Revenant”

Best supporting actor/actress nominees Best actress nominees

Photo provided by en.wikipedia.org Sylvester Stalone, “Creed”

Photo provided by tr.wikipedia.org Rooney Mara, “Carol”

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Photo provided by en.eikipedia.org Brie Larson, “Room”

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Oswego State student publishes first fantasy novel Heather Clark Laker Review Editor hclark@oswegonian.com After years of hardwork and dedication, Oswego State junior, Zachary Paquette, is now a happily published fantasy author as of Jan. 2. “Legend of the Godkids” tells the tragic story of a longago war where humans’ jealously cast out people who had special powers. Years after the war, the hero, Luke Sky, receives a letter inviting him to the world Trabachi, where he finds he has been gifted with great powers and he is the chosen one to bring peace to the kingdom. Paquette has been working on the project for four years. “I think the idea of someone with superpowers, who could control fire, came to me first and then it kind of built around that,” Paquette said. “It was kind of just spontaneous how he came [about]. I thought of him and I thought of where he could be and where would it make the most

sense for him to be in and it built off of that.” The idea to write came to Paquette when he was grounded from television and video games. “I made my own TV. That’s literally how I started writing and I’ve been writing ever since because it is so much more fun,” Paquette said. “I wanted to create my own world instead.” Originally a zoology major, Paquette found his calling in the creative writing major last year and is loving it. Like many writers, Paquette encountered some obstacles while writing his novel. “I think really the worst thing looking back was making everything flow together, making it all make sense,” he said. Paquette was motivated to write his novel by both his family and friends. One friend in particular made sure to read every single page as Paquette was writing. “I wanted to write something he would like,” Paquette said. Not only is “Legend of the Godkids” available on Amazon, it is also available at the

Alexander Simone | The Oswegonian Zachary Paquette has put four years of hard work into the making of his first novel, “Legend of the Godkids.”

Barnes & Noble near Paquette’s home on Long Island. “It is actually sold out there right now,” said Paquette. “That’s crazy, especially considering now it’s not just my friends and family. Other people are now starting to get

interested in it which is really cool. I put my email in the back and somebody’s already messaged me ‘I love your book.’” Paquette offered some words of advice for his peers. “If you’re interested in writing, just get it out there,” he said.

“There are plenty of ways to get it out there [like] wattpad.com. Just having somebody else read it can be really motivating.” Paquette is working on the sequel to “Legend of the Godkids” and readers can expect it soon.

‘American Crime Story: The People V.S. O.J. Simpson’ amazes audiences Morgan Altland Asst. Laker Review Editor maltland@oswegonian.com

If the show doesn’t fit, then you must quit. This statement does not reflect the success of the new FX program “American Crime Story: The People vs. O.J. Simpson.” The show premiered Tuesday Feb. 3, and it is already clear that the channel known for creating the riveting and suspenseful hour long programs, such as “American Horror Story” and “Sons of Anarchy” has done it again. The show is created by Ryan Murphy, the mastermind behind such programs as “Glee” and “American Horror Story.” The show follows the story of O.J. Simpson, a former athlete whose ex-wife is killed one night as O.J. prepares to go to Chicago. As the police begin to investigate, evidence leads them to believe that Simpson is a suspect in the case.

In terms of openings, the show has one of the most grabbing. The show begins with images of early police brutality and riots from various people and groups of people that are filled with vandalism, cars being flipped and some good old fashion fire. People are brought into the show instantaneously, a fantastic foot for the show to begin on. Cast wise, the show has a good line up, yet the main cast may need some questioning. This is mainly focused on Cuba Gooding Jr. (“Selma”), who portrays Simpson. The moment he walks on screen you question the power of his performance. His initial scene in a limo heading to the airport just doesn’t help him in terms of setting the mood and following the prior scene. Cuba picks up his performance at parts. His time in the interrogation room, as well as his initial conversation with the cops show the actor ’s strength, plus his deserving of the role. Yet viewers often have to weigh the good with the bad, scenes shine or fad through out and a consistent opinion of the perfor-

Photo provided by fxnetworks.com Cuba Gooding Jr. stars as alleged murderer O..J. Simpson in FX’s new anthology series, “American Crime Story.”

mance is hard to form. Other members of the cast do a great job standing out on the screen and drawing fans in. Sarah Paulson (“American Horror Story”) plays Marcia Clark, a prosecutor who is assigned to the case after news breaks. Her character is well developed and the actress gives a great performance as she goes through a divorce, questions the integrity of the cops investigating and

interrogating Simpson, and her passion for his ex-wife after she discovers that Simpson hurt her in the past. Another performance that stands out in the episode is given by Courtney B. Vance (“Terminator: Genisys”) who portrays Johnnie Cochran, a lawyer who is opposed to working the case at first. The actor uses his time on screen better than any other actor in the episode. Each scene with

him stands strong and leaves viewers wanting more. Great things should be coming from Vance as the series progresses. Two that leave people questioning are David Schwimmer (“Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted”) and John Travolta (“Criminal Activities”). Schwimmer plays Robert Kardashian and Travolta plays Robert Shapiro, two members of the defense team. The two give good performances and work well with each other and Gooding Jr. as they prepare their case. Yet both leave more to be desired. They are good, not great, and tend not to stand out or work as well as other members of the cast. As things continue they may have more opportunities to step up, but right now they are sitting on the side lines waiting to be called. The show had a great start, nice build up for the next episode and incredible potential. Be sure to watch next week, and if you missed the first episode be sure to catch up, you don’t want to miss the case for a second.

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RIDDLE ME THIS What always goes up and never goes down? Dead in the center there is a bunny on an island. Six feet north, six feet south, six feet west and six feet east is land. How many jumps does it take to get to the other side? I have 24 keys, but they can’t open any locks. What am I? A doctor in Boston has a brother in New York, who is also a doctor, but the doctor in New York does not have a brother in Boston, what is their relationship? Many have heard it, but nobody has ever seen it, and it will not speak back until spoken to. What is it? What can you chase, but never catch? But if you run too fast trying to catch it, you’re bound to lose it. In the dark I am found, without being fetched or grabbed. In the day I am lost, without being stolen or removed. What am I? A time when they’re green, a time when they’re brown, but both these times cause me to frown. But just in between, for a very short while, they’re perfect and yellow and cause me to smile. What am I talking about here?

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

Watch out for socks, paper towels, homework assignments For if you touch me I will smudge When you give me alcohol I panic Usually staining skin with my anger

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With a coat on I gleam, shine Always wet and cold until dry Never truly strong, always fragile The glass bottles lie I come in every color, shape and size Sometimes full of sparkles, Layered plenty

It is the self-destructing tool That kills me once I’ve had enough Upon the murder weapon A napkin So you scrub and you scrub me To force me on my way Until gone When you start all over again The very next day

You see me when you open your eyes Sometimes I am on you ten times, Other times twenty

When I dry I draw in plenty Whether you are reading a novel, Or socializing at a cocktail party, Waving my hand

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Horoscopes

Libra (Sep. 23 - Oct. 23):

Taurus (Apr. 20 - May 20): Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22):

A conversation either had or over heard by you could affect your view or something you believed to be fact. Make sure to listen to all sides of the conversation before forming your opinion.

Upcoming decisions may have you feeling uncertain. Take the time to evaluate your decision before you make it. It is the only way to have true clarity.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21): Today’s actions may seem meaningless, but they may be an important step for future actions. Never doubt the power of what you do or what it may bring you.

An unknown person or force may have you moving down a path that is unexpected or not where you saw yourself going. Try not to fight the change, as it may still take you to where you are meant to be.

New information may have left you unsure about what you have learned this week. Take the time to process it, think about what it means and see if you still need to continue searching for more.

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sep. 22):

You may feel as if luck is on your side as the week ends on a higher note. Know that relying on this feeling may take away from appreciating the work you do to make things happen.

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Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19): Cancer (June 22 - July 22):

Misfortune may be filling your week, but don’t let this bring you down. Look toward tomorrow and what your next week may entail. It will make the pains of today seem less than they are.

Difficulty: Easy

Recent dreams can cause you to take a closer look at how you surround yourself. Trust your instincts, some things should be kept around you where others may not.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21):

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21):

This week may have you thinking that those around you did nothing more than bark orders. Talk to them about how you felt and they should quickly change their tone.

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Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19):

Over indulgence may cause you to become sick of your typical routine. Make a change in your week, whether large or small, to avoid the pain over indulging may cause.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): Distractions can seem to be causing you to let the smaller things slip through the crack. Make sureyou stay focused and get everything done you need to.

Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20):

Traveling has caught your eye. Take the trip and allow your desire to be satisfied. It’s always nice to have a quick change of pace.

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