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University Police continue marijuana arrests on campus Nyasia Elie Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com The winds are brutal in Oswego and it’s 4:20, so a student decides to smoke marijuana in their dorm room. Ten minutes later, the hall director and the police are at the door. In panic, the student sprays cheap cologne to mask the smell, but it’s too late. Many Oswego State students face this kind of situation when they decide to commit illegal activities in student housing facilities. According to the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool, the Oswego State campus has a median of 46 arrests in student housing from 2012 to 2014. One Oswego State junior, who wished to remain anonymous, said he uses marijuana. “I smoke because I had the choice of drinking and smoking and I tried both and didn’t like drinking, plus the after-effects of marijuana aren’t bad,” the student said. Smoking in all forms is banned on campus. University Police Lt. Matthew Barbeau said the penalty for smoking marijuana can be severe. “A charge of criminal possession of marijuana more than 25 grams on a person, or if you’re found smoking in public, that would become a B misdemeanor,” Barbeau said. “It bumps up from a violation to a misdemeanor based on the amount of marijuana on you, or if you’re actually seen smoking it in public it would be bumped as an actual crime, where a violation technically isn’t considered a crime, it’s a violation of law.”

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Community prepares for BSR

Oswego businesses expect an increase in customers during Bridge Street Run this May

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Travis Clark Managing Editor tclark@oswegonian.com The Oswego State administration has implemented plenty of alternatives to Bridge Street Run (BSR), but according to some Oswego business owners, BSR will always be a welcome addition to the community. With the annual bar crawl along Oswego’s Bridge Street inching closer and closer—it always falls on the last day of classes for the academic year—the Student Association and the Student Association Programming Board have also been readying the on-campus alternate event, OzFest. According to SA President Emily Nassir, about 300 tickets have been sold, which is around the same amount sold at this time

last year. BSR was noticeably less crowded last year, as noted by Chip Tesoriero, the owner of The Ferris Wheel Supper Club and Hurricanes Dance Club. Tesoriero believes students were discouraged from participating in BSR last year because of tougher law enforcement practices and the newly introduced OzFest. However, he anticipates this year will be as crowded as previous years and will take the measures he always has to prepare, which includes staffing more people. “I would rather have to send people home than not have them there,” Tesoriero said. Julio Valenzuela, an assistant manager at Azteca Mexican Grill, also feels that students were afraid to participate in BSR last year but thinks more students will attend

this year because of the concert. “I think a lot of people left the concert early because it got to the point where it just tires you out because you’re coming down from your drinking buzz or whatever you want to call it,” Valenzuela said. “So I think this year not a lot of people will be going to the show.” Valenzuela also thinks that the musical acts this year will deter people from attending the concert. “Last year, the biggest name was obviously Big Sean, but any other artist that came along was big enough to make people want to go, even if Big Sean wasn’t there,” Valenzuela said. “I feel like this year more people are going to be going out for Bridge Street Run and we’re going to see the same amount of people going out as years prior

to the first OzFest.” One establishment that does not participate in BSR is the Clubhouse Tavern. Owner Robert McGrath explained that this is because of the size of his bar. “By the time I get my regular patrons in here, it would be disruptive because I’m so small,” McGrath said. McGrath used to participate in BSR by utilizing the deck outside the Clubhouse Tavern, but found it difficult because he was doing a lot of preparations by himself. Now, the only reason he does not participate is because of capacity. Otherwise, he is supportive of Oswego State students. “It’s a great affair,” McGrath said of

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Oswego State students cast their votes in primary elections despite obstacles New York State primary elections on April 19 found many young voters excited to become politically involved Lydia Goerner Incoming News Editor lgoerner@oswegonian.com

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Students were lined up before noon on Tuesday waiting for the doors to open at the Marano Campus Center polling place. April 19 was the New York State primary election and it was many students’ first time voting. Students wore hats and T-shirts to show their support of their preferred presidential candidate. Some posted to social media reminding their friends to vote. Erik Stehlar had “Feel the Bern” scrawled across his forearm in pen to announce the candidate he was voting for. “I’ve been following Bernie [Sanders]

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since he first started in April of last year and I have done a lot of research on Hillary [Clinton], so I know how she stands and how she has stood on everything,” Stehlar said. Stehlar has donated to Sanders’ campaign, participated in phone banking in six states and talked to his friends about the importance of voting. “I want to make a difference in this world and I want [Sanders] to help us,” Stehlar said. The polling place in the Marano Campus Center was open from noon to 9 p.m. Peggy Place, a poll worker who has done the job for 15 years, said an estimated 80 voters came on Tuesday, which is a good turnout for the area.

Voters ages 18 to 29 made up 17 percent of democratic voters at Tuesday’s New York primary election, according to the New York Times. Although Hillary Clinton ultimately won the election in New York, 67 percent of 18 to 29 year olds voted for Bernie Sanders. Many Oswego State college students, like Stehlar, were supportive of the 74-year-old Brooklyn-born candidate. Donald Trump was the Republican winner of the primary election. Some students choose to register to vote in Oswego, while others mailed in absentee ballots in advance. Students who were registered as independent in New York were unable to vote in the primary election.

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Some students were not properly registered to vote on Tuesday as they attempted to choose a candidate.

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Sarah Hadlock, 21, was arrested on April 13 at 12:38 a.m. for possession of an open container of alcohol on a public sidewalk. She was released on an appearance ticket to Oswego City court.

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Matthew Stallone, 20, was arrested on April 13 at 1:52 a.m. for disorderly conduct that after caused annoyance and others. He was released on an appearance ticket to Oswego City court. Richard Davis, 24, was arrested at 11:03 a.m. on an arrest warrant out of the City of Oswego.

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Kevin Dickson, 19, was arrested on April 14 at 5:21 p.m. for petit larceny after stealing from Walmart.

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Kalee Polisse, 31, was arrested on April 14 at 6:44 p.m. on an active bench warrant issued out of the City of Oswego.

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George Scouras, 22, was arrested on April 14 at 7 p.m. for violating the Oswego City noise ordinance policy after hosting a party that generated complaints from neighbors. He was released on an appearance ticket to Oswego City court. Marcus Bresett, 20, was arrested on April 16 at 4:03 p.m. for unauthorized use of a vehicle in the third degree, after he was found to be driving a vehicle that belonged to someone else without permission. He was also charged with criminal mischief in the fourth degree for destorying another ’s property and second degree harassment after making unwanted physical contact with another person.

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“Compared to the older generations, we have such a power; we have such a voice. I think that everybody should use that.”

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Alumna captures meaning of diversity Vox.com editor takes audience through her ‘real-world’ experience

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Our weekly list of what to do in Oswego Haofeng Deng | The Oswegonian Michelle Garcia visited Oswego State 10 years after graduating to share the lessons she has learned for Voices in Diversity. Garcia emphasized respect and listening to people.

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Vox.com editor Michelle Garcia shared lessons she has learned about diversity with Oswego State Students on Wednesday. Oswego State alum Garcia spoke to students, faculty and members of the community about the knowledge she has gained throughout her journalism experiences since her graduation in 2006. Garcia is currently the senior editor for Race & Identities at Vox.com, an American news website geared toward millennials. Previously, Garcia spent nine years in Southern California working in various positions with The Advocate. The Advocate is a magazine that focuses on news, culture, opinion and entertainment of interest to the LGBT community. Her work has been honored by the Western Publishers Association, the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association and the New York Press Association. As keynote speaker for Voices of Diversity, Garcia discussed her experiences working as the editor-in-chief of The Oswegonian. She said that she found the reason she was here and why she was a journalist while she was at Oswego. “I am using journalism as a tool to shed light on the fact that there are injustices and inequalities,” Garcia said. “Racism is not a thing of the past, sexism is not a thing of the past, homophobia and transphobia are very much a part of our world.” Most of Garcia’s discussion was about diversity and her experiences of diversity in the workplace. She stressed that to her, it is not easy to create a diverse space where people can gather and feel safe. She also talked about how diversity has changed over the last ten years. “Diversity doesn’t just mean get some black people in the room and add some ladies,” Garcia said. “Diversity is about how you treat others and how you respect others and how you navigate the world.” Garcia talked about the choices that she made every day while working at The Advocate. She spoke about how she learned to be

The Student Association held its 24th official meeting of the 51st 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. In Senator Spotlight, SA president Emily Nassir recognized Sen. Sarah Woods and Sen. Alex George. There was no guest to the Senate. There was no public comment. In executive reports, Nassir said that all of her directors have been hired. She has decided that a Director of Legislative Affairs is needed and would like to add this position to her executive order.

the person to notice and point out mistakes. “When I started at The Advocate, I had to be the person who said, ‘Hey, this cover is irresponsible, this story is irresponsible, we need another viewpoint,’” Garcia said. “And it felt weird to be that person, but on the other side of it, it feels so much better. Even if they don’t do anything to change it, you did what you could do.” Garcia said she learned how crucial it is to step back and let other people talk. She said The Advocate was known for not including transgender people and up until three or four years ago, transgender people did not have exposure because they were not taken seriously. She learned to validate the opinions of other people by letting them speak. “Why don’t we say, ‘It’s time to pay transgender people to come into our news

room and talk and write and validate their experiences’,” Garcia said. “We don’t have to be the ones to do that.” Many students attended the discussion and enjoyed what Garcia had to say about diversity. “Michelle Garcia’s depiction of events during her time at Oswego and in her first job was both informative and amusing,” said Nate Bates, a freshman. “The conversational way she spoke to everyone in the room really made her argument for diversity much more compelling.” Alex Masterson also attended the event and enjoyed what Garcia had to say. “Michelle Garcia had a lot of interesting things to say about diversity,” said Masterson, a freshman. “Her talk was eye-opening and made me think differently about the way I look at diversity.”

Softball vs. Potsdam, Friday at 3 p.m. at Laker Softball Field. Talk: “Working at a Nonprofit,” Friday at 3 p.m. in the Marano Campus Center, Room 205.

Rice Creek Ramble, Saturday at 11 a.m. at Rice Creek Field Station.

Oswego State’s Relay for Life, Saturday at 6 p.m. in Marano Campus Center Arena.

Oswego State’s Hunger Games, Sunday at 1 p.m. in Marano Campus Center Arena.

Planetarium show, Sunday at 7 p.m. in Shineman Center, Room 223. Talk: “Latin America in the Work of Frank Tannenbaum,” Monday at 12:40 p.m. in Marano Campus Center, Room 133. Blood Drive, Tuesday 11:30 a.m. in Marano Campus Center Arena.

Haofeng Deng | The Oswegonian Garcia recounted what she gained from working at The Oswegonian, for internships and in her professional career.

Nassir said five more tickets have been purchased for OzFest. She also reminded the senators that the involvement awards are Wednesday. SA Vice President Shelby Gallaro is working on the budget for next year and is thinking about breaking up the pay scale for next year. Gallaro said she is also looking into getting dinner for the last meeting for the senators. SA director of finance Matthew Peters is working on the budget and would like to increase the fee steadily one dollar every semester. The senate voted to reappoint Peters as director of finance for the 2016-2017 academic year.

SA elected new cabinet members for the 2016-2017 school year. Senators Jillian Kranz, Sarah Woods, Alex George, Allie Stango and Keith Jacobsen discussed plans and ideas for next year. Senators Emily Stasko and Sasha Santamaria were also elected but unable to attend the meeting. In committee reports, Sen. Woods presented the binder they have been working on that is filled with contact information and information packets. Sen. Peters discussed his job and budgeting to help educate the finance committee. The Involvement Committee discussed comment cards and will hopefully be posting results next week. They also discussed the Oswego State Pageant. The commit-

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tee plans to make a requirement to submit a video to introduce themselves. There will be multiple rounds to narrow down the pool of contestants. In hall council reports, Johnson Hall is going over final edits for the constitution and has new floor representatives. The Village is having their picnic on May 1. Cayuga is discussing potential prizes for their end of year raffle. Riggs reminded the senators that their 50s-themed Spring Fling is on Friday. In Organizational Reports, Imagine Step Team is having a roller skating event on Friday in Swetman Gym. SAPB is doing the Marano Campus Center Take Over, where organizations will present what they do. The men’s and women’s Rugby Clubs are hold-

ing their home rugby tournament this weekend. SAPB will also be having events that day, including stuff a buddy and an OzFest listening event. Relay for Life is Saturday from 6 p.m. until 6 a.m. In the Senator Research Forum, Sen. Miranda Kryskow discussed the reference book that was made for organizations that includes rules, contacts, reservation forms, etc. There were no special orders. There was one general order. The bill to increase the student activity fee was motioned to refer to the finance and R&J for a period of one week. SA meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Lanigan 106. All meetings are open to the public.

Students who smoke weed face discipline WEED from COVER Many students feel that smoking marijuana should not be treated as a serious offense. “People who smoke usually use weed to relax, reduce anxiety, to eat, etc.,” the anonymous junior said. “People who smoke are not using the drug to harm anyone or anything.” Richard Kolenda, assistant vice president of Residence Life and Housing, said the number of arrests has been similar over the three decades he has been at Oswego State. “I’m not surprised at the numbers. We have impressed upon our staff over time to make sure that they are confronting this,” Kolenda said. “There is an expectation from our staff that they will do that and report and follow up with that.”

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An Oswego State senior experienced the consequences of smoking in her room on campus. She moved to the Village and said she thought it would be easier to smoke there. “I mean, we have high ceilings and I live on the top floor,” the senior said. “I was pretty confident that smoking here and there would be a breeze. I was wrong.” Her smoke alarm went off, which led to the arrival of the police. The senior said her marijuana and paraphernalia were confiscated. “I was so scared,” the student said. “I kept thinking that I was going to get expelled, my mom would kill me and what I would tell my housemates. I ended up having to take a class, which cost $25, as well as it staying on my record while at school. It could have been a lot worse, so for all who do smoke, just go outside. It’s not worth it to chance it. “

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Young voters encounter challenges during process Absentee ballot mix-ups cause confusion as election cycle continues VOTE from COVER Oswego State student Nathaniel Haga voted for the first time on Tuesday. He registered to vote in Oswego since he spends most of the year here while in school. Haga was the first person to cast a ballot at the campus’ polling place on Tuesday. He said the atmosphere seemed pleasant, even though some students were having problems with not being registered to vote. “People are being respectful, they’re being kind, they’re not being mean about it,” Haga said. Emily Rundle is registered to vote in Oneida County, so she mailed in an absentee ballot a week before the election. She said the process was “really easy.” “I had sent out for [the absentee ballot] a couple months back because I wanted to be super prepared,” Rundle said. Rundle talked to her friends and used social media to encourage them to vote. “Compared to the older generations, we have such a power; we have such a voice,” Rundle said. “I think that everybody should use that.” Samuel Christiansen drove home to vote on Tuesday rather than mailing an absentee ballot. “It was kind of complicated and I was doing it very last minute, so I figured it was safer to go home and vote,” Christiansen said. He drove under two hours to reach his polling place. Other students, such as Brian Krosky, chose not to vote in the primary election. Krosky said he does not have enough confidence in any candidate to cast his vote. “I’m exercising my 14th Amendment rights and not voting,” Krosky said. He said he is waiting to make his decision until the presidential election in November. According to the New York Times, this is the first presidential campaign in which Americans ages 18 to 29 make up approximately the same proportion of voters as baby boomers do. Each group makes up about one-third of the electorate. The turnout of young voters this year rivals 2008, Barack Obama’s first campaign for president, the New York Times said. Christiansen said he researched presidential candidates by watching the debates. He said social media has also

“blown up” during the election season. He reads articles and posts his friends are sharing to stay informed. “With candidates, especially outliers like Trump and Sanders, people think that this election’s going to make or break America,” Christiansen said. “They’re realizing that everyone has an opinion and some opinions can be potentially dangerous, or they perceive them as dangerous, and they want to keep that danger out of the executive branch.” Other students did not have a smooth experience and were not able to vote although they attempted to. Kailey Somers said she was looking forward to voting for the first time this week. Somers said she filled out an application for an absentee ballot since she lives in Long Island, but was “annoyed” when she never received the ballot in the mail. “I’m not the only one who this happened to,” Somers said. “My friend lives in Oneida County and she didn’t receive hers, so she had to go home to vote.” Jean Brown, one of the poll workers in the campus center, said there were many student voters who were unable to cast their ballot at the polling place in the Marano Campus Center. “There was a lot of frustration because a lot of

the voters didn’t understand what they needed to do to be able to vote today,” Brown said. Place said they turned away roughly 50 students who were not able to vote on Tuesday because they were not registered or were not registered to vote in Oswego. Brown said that while the students were “very pleasant and polite and fun to be with,” they were disappointed when they were unable to vote. “One of the students called Bernie Sanders’ campaign and complained that they were not able to vote here,” Brown said. Brown said she feels it is Oswego State’s responsibility to further educate students about the process of voting. “We would like the college to do more,” Brown said. “We understand they do Rock the Vote, but it seemed like when the kids signed up…they didn’t understand that if they were going to vote here, they had to use their address for here.” Somers said there should be a more convenient way for college students to vote to avoid mix-ups. “I think if you’re enrolled in college you should be able to substitute your registration place at your college and not have to go through the whole process of absentee ballots,” Somers said.

Haofeng Deng | The Oswegonian The New York primary elections on Tuesday were ultimately won by Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.

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SUNY child care funding restored as day care proves expensive for parents Tatyanna Bellamy-Walker Incoming Multimedia Editor twalker@oswegonian.com A low-income student can pay as little as $1,560 for yearly child care at Oswego State. Due to federal subsidies, grants and scholarships for low-income students, this is less than half the regional average of $11,700 per year, according to Child Care Aware of America. The Children’s Center in Sheldon Hall in Oswego is one of many SUNY funded services throughout the state that provide high-quality, low cost day care to students with children. “Child care is very expensive for parents,” said Kathleen Lea, director of the Oswego State Children’s Center. “It can be as much as a mortgage.” The center offers children ages 18 months to 5 years a curriculum of arts, music, writing and creative movement math and science. Oswego State students can pay as little as $15 per week for part-time child care and $30 per week for full-time care. Parents can apply for a scholarship that is based on household income that can help pay for child care costs. “SUNY gives us money,” Lea said. “It helps support students who often have much lower than the median average household income. It helps them be able to go to school.” SUNY offers the child care and development block grant to families with incomes below 200 percent of the poverty level. “Access to on-campus child care can often be the deciding factor in a student’s ability to attend college,” SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher said in a press release sent by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office. Families who are ineligible for aid pay $180 per week for full-time care of toddlers and $165 per week for preschoolers. “Childcare is very expensive” Lea said. “On $50,000 a year, taking $180 out a week for a toddler is a really big chunk

out of your budget. If you have more than one child, it is even harder.” According to Lea, 10 to 20 percent of parents use additional aid to fund their weekly child care costs. Parents spend approximately $9,360 per child for annual on-campus day care. This is at least $2,000 more than Oswego State tuition. “I know it’s hard,” Lea said. “[The parents] say it’s hard.” The rising cost of child care in the U.S. forces families to search for cheap-

Access to on-campus child care can often be the deciding factor in a student’s ability to attend college.” -Nancy Zimpher, SUNY Chancellor er options that might not provide the high quality of an accredited center. More than 39 percent of income-eligible families have come in contact with the subsidy system, according to a report by the Administration for Children and Families. The rapid rise of the minimum wage will impact day care workers if the state does not offset the extra costs. “Most centers will probably have to raise parent fees to keep up with the new minimum age increases,” Lea said. “Day care employees don’t make high salaries. There are no profits to be made. Centers are usually forced to pass higher costs on to parents.” According to Lea, the starting wage for an Oswego State daycare teacher ’s aide is $9.50 per hour. In 2009, the state gave $107,000 to the Children’s Center. This funding has steadily slipped to $74,000 over the past eight years. SUNY plans to restore childcare funding with $1.1 million.

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Oswego State food pantry experiences supply shortage, seeks donations Counseling Center provides necessities for student population in need, replenishes as semester nears end Natalie Brophy Incoming Chief Copy Editor nbrophy@oswegonian.com On April 14, a campus-wide email was sent out from the Oswego State Counseling and Services Center telling students that there is a growing need for donations to the on-campus food pantry. “There is a growing population of students on our campus who do not have enough to eat,” the email said. “The Counseling Center has a food pantry to help students in need. However, the food in the pantry is running low, and we need to replenish it so that our students do not go hungry during this critical time as the semester comes to an end.” Items the pantry needs the most include crackers, pasta sauce, pasta, jelly, peanut butter, Nutri-Grain bars, granola bars, macaroni and cheese cups, cereal, canned tuna fish and applesauce. The items are currently stored in a staff area at Mary Walker Health Center. According to Katherine Wolfe-Lyga, the director of the Counseling and Services Center, the food in the pantry has previously been supplied by the counselors and is running low at this time due to “a higher rate of utilization over time.” “Since the request, the campus community has been very generous with offering food support to keep us stocked through the end of the semester,” Wolfe-Lyga said.

Foods that are quick to prepare are the most popular among the students who use the pantry. “We try to stock non-perishable goods that will make for easy and somewhat nutritious meals,” Wolfe-Lyga said. “Those who have used the support have mostly stuck to items that are easy to prepare or ready to eat.” The food in the pantry “goes to any students who express a need.” According to Wolfe-Lyga, students do not need to present financial proof of need. “These have mostly been students who had some interaction with a counselor, as this has been a previously unadvertised service,” Wolfe-Lyga said. “This is something that we have assessed, and at this time, it seems unlikely that there is anyone who is using it without a legitimate need.” Since the service was not previously advertised, many Oswego State students had no knowledge that there was a food pantry on campus. Alexandra Whalen, a senior, was not aware of the food pantry. “I think it’s a great idea and I would love to donate,” Whalen said. “A lot of the time, I feel like college students can be wasteful, so giving back to those who aren’t as privileged is a great idea.” The State University of New York (SUNY) System is a part of the College and University Food Bank Alliance, which was started by Michigan State University and Oregon State University. Michigan State was the first univer-

sity to open an on-campus food bank, in 1993. According to CUFBA’s website, the alliance’s vision is, “To alleviate the barriers and challenges associated with food insecurity and hunger so that college and university students can remain in school, and ultimately, earn their degrees.” “We are far from being the first college to do this, nor will we be the last,” Wolfe-Lyga said. Wolfe-Lyga is pleased that word is getting

out about Oswego State’s food pantry because it is shedding light on important issues. “The positives that have come out of the identification of this need are [that] it may serve as evidence that higher education has become more accessible for students of any socio-economic status,” Wolfe-Lyga said. “There has been a tremendous outpouring of support from the campus community in meeting this need and we recognize the op-

portunity to better address basic needs of our students in the future.” According to the campus-wide email, donations can be dropped off at Mary Walker Health Center or the Counseling Services Center during regular business hours through April 22, 2016. Monetary donations can be made as well and will be accepted by Carolyn Kelleher in the Campus Life office, located in Marano Campus Center Room 135.

Haofeng Deng | The Oswegonian Donations to the pantry, which is running low on supplies, can be brought by any student interested in giving. The food can be taken by anyone who expresses the need.

Traditional end-of-semester celebration impacts bars, restaurants in town Local establishments expect high turnout, profits from Oswego State students during annual pub crawl BSR from COVER

Photo provided by Amanda Bintz Students attend a bar crawl, known as Bridge Street Run, on the last day of class in the spring 2014.

year-round. I try to take care of them with specials during the school year. During the summer, I employ a lot of college kids at my outside bar. I don’t have any issues with it.” Frank “Franco” Dippolito is the owner of Franco’s Pizza, a popular attraction for college students after a night at the bars. He sees BSR as a positive event for local businesses. “It’s great for business; it’s great for downtown,” Dippolito said. “It’s part of college. They’ve been doing it for so many years. Last year, they didn’t have many problems. I think it turned out pretty well.” Despite the calmness of last year’s BSR, Dippolito saw a slightly better turnout than previous years. He views OzFest as a positive event. “The people that were out last year were more ‘21,’” Dippolito joked. “Putting on that show I think deterred a lot of the underage students to come down and I think that’s why we didn’t have so many problems…I mean, it’s a good thing that

they’re doing that down there. It deters [students] from coming down. I think the police officers scared them last year; they were all going to be on patrol and all that stuff. It actually worked out pretty well.” Greene’s Ale House is one of the last stops on the Bridge Street Run. According to owner Sean Ohnmacht, it is the only bar on the left side of the street. Ohnmacht bought Greene’s in 2007 and had been an advocate for opening up the bar to BSR participants even beforehand. Before 2007, Greene’s did not participate in BSR, but now charges a cover and usually features a live band. “It’s an older crowd most of the time and we didn’t want to deal with the shenanigans, but it’s hard to pass up a payday like that,” Ohnmacht said. He sees why people would be discouraged by BSR, but understands the value in it in terms of small businesses. “If you’re like The Front Door, which is the first stop, they really rely on Bridge Street Run,” Ohnmacht said. Ohnmacht noted that while OzFest is a “good thing” for the college, he feels that BSR will never end.

“The only way to ever end Bridge Street Run is to get all of the bar owners together and agree to not let anyone in, and that will never, ever happen,” Ohnmacht said. “Some of those people really rely on it. Those first three bars can make a lot of money and the kids aren’t even drunk yet. You get over in this part of town where they’re used to kids being rowdy, around The Sting and around downtown, that’s when kids start getting drunk and in fights.” It would appear that the general consensus among business owners is that BSR benefits the community in terms of bringing in profits for local businesses. Some feel OzFest is also beneficial, while others feel that it will not help deter students from drinking. “I feel like this is something that is going to be going on in Oswego forever,” Valenzuela said. “Instead of trying to look for an alternative, I think what should be emphasized is the security—double forms of ID, guidelines or something that the city or the school can arrange in order to make this a little more safe and organized for everyone.”

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Oswego hosts rival Cortland With battle of two top five teams in the nation, Lakers look to hold on to conference lead Ryan Zalduando Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com The Oswego State baseball team faces its biggest test of the season this weekend with a three-game set against their conference rival, five-time defending SUNYAC champions Cortland Red Dragons. So far, the Lakers have been the best team in every game they have contested, regardless of win or loss, but against SUNY Cortland they are looking up at their opponent. Though currently tied for the lead, SUNY Cortland has a history of dominance that the Lakers have not been able to match in the last two decades. The Lakers come into this series rolling after picking up a key sweep last weekend against SUNYAC rival, the Brockport Golden Eagles, including a few midweek tune-ups against Clarkson University and Cazenovia College as they are riding an 18-game win streak. Their record heading into the weekend's match up with the Red Dragons is 10-2 in the conference and 25-4 overall. This year ’s meeting between the Lakers and the Red Dragons carries a little more importance behind it than in past years. With it being so late in the conference schedule and the teams being so close in the standings, the winner of this series is in the driver's seat to clinch the top seed in the SUNYAC tournament. These games are Cortland’s last conference games before the tournament, while Oswego State has one more conference series the following weekend against Oneonta. With Oswego carrying three games in hand, this series carries even more importance. The key for the Lakers is to win the series will be their ability to maintain their momentum they’ve gained over one of the best seasons the program has ever seen. For the entirety of the season so far, with the exception of their three losses, they have not only been beating their opponents, but dismantling them. The mentality the Lakers have carried all season is to never stop working their hardest. Head coach Scott Landers said maintaining that level of effort will continue onward. “I don’t expect anything to change,” Landers said. “The guys know what they have to do, I shouldn’t have to say anything for them to know what it means.” Landers said the chance to take the SUNYAC title for the first time since 1996 starts with these games against

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Cortland, and his team wants it. “It’s been Cortland’s conference for the last 20 years,” Landers said. “Now it’s our job to go out there and take it from them. Everyone knows how much this means, and this is the spot we’ve wanted to be in all season.” Landers' demeanor of calmness and confidence exemplifies how confident he is in his team to live up to their expectations. Senior infielder Brian Hamilton echoed his head coach's sentiment, and with his label of captain brings another voice and pillar of stability for the rest

of his teammates in the clubhouse. “It’s no different from any other games,” Hamilton said. “We gotta get the sweep and take care of business like we usually do. We know what the games mean, but we have to keep going business as usual.” The confidence of the Lakers stretches from the senior captains to the freshmen, as first-year outfielder Mike Dellicarri also has a strongminded approach in how the team is heading into the clash with Cortland. “The older guys have made it really easy for me to step in and do what

I need to do.” Dellicarri said. “You see what it means to the older guys and you want to follow in line with them and do everything you can to help.” This series between the two best teams in the conference will come down to who wants it more and who plays smarter baseball. However, with their confidence and talent, there is no reason the Lakers should be counted out in their quest to finally topple SUNY Cortland and take over as the powerhouse of the SUNYAC Conference as the 2016 season winds down.

Two-sport standout etches her name in program record books for ice hockey, softball

As the semester starts winding down at Oswego State, so does the spectacular athletic career of women’s ice hockey and softball star Tori Trovato. This Saturday’s doubleheader will be Trovato’s final home contests as a Laker at Oswego State. “For anyone it’s a bit bittersweet,” Trovato said. “Of course you never want to end your athletic career, but I know it’s going to be on a high note with us, and I’m just lucky I got to spend my four years here.” Being a two-sport student athlete at Oswego State hasn’t been an easy task, but day in and day out she conquered her own. Playing the toughest positions in her sports, goalie in hockey and catcher and shortstop in softball is no easy task. “It’s definitely been challenging,” Trovato said. “Between coming here for hockey you kind of start off the bat and hop into fall. Fall ball with softball, then right back to hockey, and then right into softball. There’s really no breaks, but as an athlete growing up I really never had

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Trovato looks back on four years of dominance in Oswego Luke Scoville Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com

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any so I’m kind of used to it.” For softball, she was named to First Team All-SUNYAC in her freshmen season, batting .415 with six home runs and 35 RBIs. Trovato missed her sophomore season because of personal issues, but in her second season as a junior she was second on the team in batting average at .342 and had a team high 45 assists in the field. This season, she is having her most efficient season at the plate, batting an incredible .509 heading into the weekend of doubleheaders. “I’m just proud of her in continuing to improve,” softball coach Abby Martin said. “I mean she’s been a hell of a player for her whole life. This is I think the best she’s hit in her whole career.” Martin has only been Trovato’s softball coach for one season since she was hired in August. Although their memories on the diamond go way back. “She was an eighth grader on varsity and I was a senior with a Div. I scholarship and she actually ruined a no hitter of mine in high school as a little eighth grader,” Martin said. “She’s a gamer, she turns it on in the game. She can look terrible in practice and then she’ll

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Criselda Mapoy | The Oswegonian Trovato (35), has a lifetime batting average of .409, on base percentage of .505 and slugging percentage of .607.

Oswego State ice hockey has added a new face to the locker room for the upcoming season. Jon Whitelaw, former two-time captain for the Lakers, has returned to Oswego after a brief stint as a graduate assistant for the Cortland Red Dragons. Kyle Laughlin was the graduate assistant for the Lakers the past three years. Now that he is no longer a member of the organization, a spot was open and Whitelaw couldn’t turn down the offer to return to his alma mater. “The spot was vacant and it’s something that Ed [Gosek] and I thought about for the past year or so,” Whitelaw said. “We knew Kyle’s time was coming to an end and when the offer came it was something I couldn’t pass off or turn down.” Last season the Lakers vastly underperformed with a 14-11-2 record. They were up and down all year and never got firing on all cylinders. Having experienceing an Oswego State ice hockey season for the first time, I was mostly unimpressed. “I’m hoping things obviously will turn around and we’ll get back to the high standards that are Laker hockey,” Whitelaw said. “It was a tough year for them this year, but I think it sets us up very well next year to bounce back.” The Lakers will be bringing in a large recruiting class to match the 13 seniors they lost in hopes of trying to correct last season’s disappointments. This could mean even more pressure on the team this coming winter. “Expectations will be high, just like they always are for Laker hockey,” Whitelaw said. “I don’t think anybody is going to be setting their sights on trophies or anything like that, but either way it’s just about getting back to the process and what it means to play Laker hockey.” Whitelaw has not been an active part of the recruiting process this season but, he has seen each incoming freshman play. However, he believes he will be a part of it moving forward and will continue to build on what he learned at Cortland. “I saw [coach Gosek and coach Digby] out more than I could’ve imagined,” Whitelaw said. “I know they are working hard and I know through my own personal experience, watching all the guys, it should be a pretty exciting class with a lot of talent.” One advantage of bringing in Whitelaw to help behind the bench is that he has first-hand experience dealing with a big senior class, with even bigger expectations. His senior season at Oswego State had a similar storyline. “I can easily relate to them,” Whitelaw said. “It’s human nature that they are going to put a lot of pressure on themselves and feel like this is their last shot and opportunity. But at the same time, you just have to take it game by game and enjoy it. Those guys will be able to draw from my experiences and try to help them out next year so that we can have success.” In my time of playing hockey, it was mostly always evident that a younger coach could connect with players easier. And after such a down year for the Lakers a fresh face is exactly what the doctor orderd. Whitelaw finished his Laker career with 53 goals and 86 assists for 139 total points in 110 Div. III ice hockey games. He also has two SUNYAC Championships to his name. He also played 18 games in France in 2013-14 for Morzine-Avoriaz where he registered four regular season points and three playoff points. The Huntsville, Ontario, native will look to continue his legacy as he steps behind the Laker bench for the 2016-17 season. A new member to this team, that seemed unitersted at times last year, could be another spark that could propel this team back to the NCAA Tournament. It's funny how things come full circle.

Batter's Box Baseball

Women's Lacrosse

Softball (DH)

Men's Lacrosse

3 p.m.

4 p.m.

12 p.m

4 p.m.

Friday, April 22

UPCOMING MATCHES

Wednesday, April 20

OSW:

Holton: 4-4, 1 HR, 4 RBI Dellicarri: 3-6, 1 HR, 1 3B, 2 RBI Zywicki: 4.0 IP, 1H, 1BB, 5 SO

CAZ:

Crozier: 1-2, 1 2B Segnit: 2.0 IP, 5H, 6R, 6ER Shackelton: 1.1 IP, 8 H, 7 R, 7ER

Men's Lacrosse Tuesday, April 19

OSW: (25-4, 10-2) CRT: (28-5, 11-4)

Goals: Jelen (4), Krizman (2), Emerson (2), Anderson (2), Herbert(2), Nairy (1) Saves: Calkin (8)

OSW:

SUNY Canton looks to continue their fabulous play as of late as they travel to Oswego State.

OSW: (11-10, 4-6) PLATT: (17-10, 6-2)

OSW: (5-7, 1-2) BRK: (10-2, 3-1)

SUNY Plattsburgh has won seven of its last eight games and will look to stay hot vs. the Lakers.

Softball

Baseball

This is Oswego State's senior day.

1-Oswego State 25-4 (10-2) 2-Cortland 3-Brockport 4-New Paltz 5-Fredonia 6-Oneonta

28-5 (11-4) 16-14 (7-5) 16-12-2 (8-7) 15-15 (5-7) 7-22 (3-9) 4-25 (1-11)

1-Cortland

20-8 (9-1)

2-Oneonta

19-10 (8-2)

3-Plattsburgh

17-10 (6-2)

4-Geneseo

15-13 (4-4)

5-New Paltz

13-12 (4-4)

6-Oswego State 11-10 (4-6) 7-Potsdam 8-Buffalo State 9-Fredonia 10- Brockport

9-14 (2-4) 12-14 (2-6) 6-16 (2-6) 15-13 (1-7)

Women's Lacrosse 1- Cortland

Men's Lacrosse

14-0 (6-0)

2-Geneseo

9-4 (4-1)

3-Brockport

11-1 (4-1)

4-Oswego State

8-3 (4-2)

5-Potsdam

7-5 (3-2)

6-Fredonia

5-9 (1-4)

7-Oneonta

4-9 (1-4)

8-Buffalo State

4-10 (1-5)

9-New Paltz

3-10 (0-5)

1-Cortland

8-5 (3-0)

2-Brockport

10-2 (3-1)

3-Plattsburgh

6-6 (2-1)

4-Potsdam

9-4 (2-2)

5-Oswego State

5-7 (1-2)

6-Geneseo

5-6 (1-3)

7-Oneonta

4-7 (0-3)

Quote of the Week

Laker Athletes of the Week

It’s been Cortland’s conference for the last twenty years. Now it’s our job to go out there and take it from them.

Goals: Yule (2), Smith (1), Gamble (1), Sunday (1) Saves: Fiske (16)

CAN:

Saturday, April 23

OSW: (8-3, 4-2) CAN: (10-3)

SUNYAC Standings

7-Plattsburgh

Saturday, April 23

Oswego State has won 14 consecutive games.

Baseball

Friday, April 22

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Oswego Scoreboard

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Softball Tuesday, April 19

- Scott Landers, Baseball head coach

OSW:

Nasca: 5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, Sears: 2.0 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 3 K Porreca: 3-5, 2 R, 3 RBI Nasca: 2-4, 1 4, 2 RBI

HAM:

Zinger: 5.2 IP, 12 H, 9, R, 6 ER, 2BB, Yzaguirre: 2-4, 2 RBI Butler: 1-2, 1 R, 2 RBI Brautigam: 2-3, 1 R, 2 RBI

Women's Lacrosse Tuesday, April 19

OSW:

Goals: Lange (3), T. Shattuck (3), Gabriel (3), E. Shattuck (2), Appelbaum (2), O'Kane (1) Saves: Ponto (11)

BUFF:

Goals: Saint-Vil (2), Hogue (2), Lorusso(1) Saves: Stark (6), Doyle (2)

Einstein Esther Gabriel Women's Lacrosse Senior, Lancaster

Eric Hamilton Baseball Junior, Liverpool

Gabriel had a fantasic week for the women's lacrosse team, and was a huge reason why the Lakers notched a win versus Fredonia State. This win marked the first time the Lakers have beaten the Blue Devils since 2007. The senior from Lancaster had her best game as a Laker as she went on to score six goals incuding the game winner to secure the 10-9 victory for Oswego State. By the end of the week, Gabriel notched five more goals, giving her a total of 11 in a three-game stretch. She now leads the Lakers in goals this season with 25. In addition to scoring, Gabriel also had four ground balls, eight ball controls and forced three turnovers.

Hamilton was nothing short of spectacular as he helped the Lakers sweep a three game set over the weekend versus rival SUNY Brockport. The three game sweep helped the Lakers win steak hit 14 but ended later in the week when they fell to Clarkson. The junior from Liverpool hit two two-run home runs in Saturday's games to help the Lakers seal the deal. The two homers gave him 11 on the season, which helped him tie the program record for home runs in a single season. Hamilton will look to continue his hot streak as the Lakers prepare for a huge weekend series against the top team in the nation, SUNY Cortland.

The Oswego State men's track & field team finished their weekend on a high note with a couple of strong performances. Ben Griffin, a junior from Sterling, finished third in the 800-meters out of all Div. III runners. He posted a time of 1:53.36. Griffin has had a very strong season for the Lakers as he finishes up his junior year. He will look to continue his success in the Univeristy of Rochester Spring Invite on Saturday.

The Oswego State men's tennis team went 2-0 over the weekend after dominating their matches against Hartwick and Keystone College. Oswego State has won four straight matches by a combined score of 32-2. The Lakers are on a tear as of late and a big reason why is because of the dominant play by the senior Ben McCarthy and the contribution the freshman class has made to this team.

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The women's lacrosse team won an exciting game versus Fredonia State, and was led by the Esther Gabriel who scored six goals in the match. Six goals in a game is nothing short of spectacular and it was the main reason why the Lakers picked up their first win over the Blue Devils since the 2007 campaign. Gabriel will look to continue her fabulous play against SUNY Canton on Friday night.

12:

The number of home runs Eric Hamilton has on the season for the Oswego State Laker baseball team. After hitting a two-run homer on Wednesday against Cazenovia College, Hamilton broke the school record that was previously set by Derek Meyers in 1998. The Liverpool native will look to continue his hot streak against the top team in the nation, SUNY Canton this weekend.

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Fulton native looks to end accomplished collegiate career on high note as season draws to a close TROVATO from B1 go 6-6- in a doubleheader.” The women’s ice hockey coach Diane Dillon was Trovato’s coach for four seasons and recruited her out of her prep school, Millbrook. Four years ago Dillon was recruiting multiple goalies and then committed to a one from Canada, despite the mutual interest with Trovato. After that goalie ended up going elsewhere, late in the recruiting season, Dillon decided to give Trovato another call. Trovato still wanted to be a Laker. “My first impression of her was that here was a young woman trying to figure out her future, but stayed very professional throughout the whole thing,”

Dillon said. “She could’ve told me to 'you know what', but we had an opportunity, and she seized it and she came in guns blazing.” Trovato had to make her way as a goalie for the team. Being a freshman, she was stuck behind an All-American sophomore, but still succeeded in impacting this team. She split time starting in goal her first three seasons, but had a 6-4 record with four shutouts her sophomore year, and a 5-1 record her junior year as a captain. Her improvement is due in part to her character. “Tori’s got athleticism and her competiveness. She’s got one of the toughest mental outlooks,” Dillon said. You may beat her once, but you’re not going to beat her again.”

Senior year was all about Trovato in net, where she started 19 games for the Lakers. She finished the season with a .915 save percentage and three shutouts, and was also named Oswego State Female Athlete of the Week twice. Junior and senior years, she was named to the ECAC West All-Academic team. There are a lot of moments and memories to reminisce from, but still time to make more as Lakers softball fights for SUNYAC playoffs. They currently sit in sixth place in the SUNYAC with a 4-6 record. Catch Trovato’s final games in Oswego this weekend with a double header Friday against SUNY Potsdam at 3 p.m. and Saturday against Plattsburg State at 12 p.m.

Alexander Simone | The Oswegonian Trovato finished her iconic career at Oswego State with a 1.79 goals against average and a .928 save percentage.

Eric Hamilton breaks Oswego single-season home run record, gets next level attention In rout of Cazenovia, junior third baseman hits 12th homerun, furthering interest from Cincinnati Reds organization Alex Salvarezza Incoming Asst. Sports Editor sports@oswegonian.com Eric Hamilton has had a fantastic season so far for the Oswego State Laker baseball team. With about a quarter of the season remaining, Hamilton is hitting .463 with 12 home runs and 44 runs batted in. Hamilton has helped the Lakers go 11-1 in their last 12 games as they prepare for a big matchup this upcoming weekend against SUNY Cortland.

Because of all of this success, Major League scouts from the Cincinnati Reds organization are also looking at Hamilton. He was informed prior to the New Paltz game this year that they were watching. Hamilton was also looked at last year by the same scouts during the Cortland game. “I found out the day of the New Paltz game,” Hamilton said. “One of our assistant coaches came up to me and asked if I knew who was there. He

said that the Reds guy was there again.” Being scouted can sometimes change a player’s mentality, but for Hamilton all it does is help him focus more on the game being played. Some players will try to do too much knowing that scouts are watching them, but the junior keeps it simple and makes sure the scouts know he is out there. “It gives you a little heads up just to basically know that really you have to do all the little things right in the game like hustling off

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the field and do whatever is takes just to catch his eye and hopefully he comes back in the future,” Hamilton said. Hamilton has never had direct contact with scouts, but his coaches have during the last two years The junior from Liverpool is currently on an absolute tear at the plate and has been one of the main reasons the Lakers have had such a fantastic season. He had a 5-home run weekend earlier in the season, which has helped him break the program’s home run record of 11 that was set by Derek Myers in 1998. Hamilton broke the record on a 2-0 count in the bottom of the fifth inning against Cazenovia College in Wednesday’s showdown. “If I wanted to break the record it was going to be up the middle or the other way,” Hamilton said. “I got a fastball on the outer half and I just put it out to centerfield.” With the top team in the nation coming to town this weekend, the monkey is off his back at the perfect time. Despite all of the next level attention and record-seeking year, he still has a team-first mentality. “It felt pretty good, I just wanted to get it out of the way before Cortland honestly,” Hamilton said. “Really all I’m focused on is just to finish the season, and do whatever I can to help this team win,” Hamilton said. The former Gold Glove winner put in

extra work this offseason that helped him reach this impressive milestone. “[Coach Hanes] and coach Landers both

Really all I'm focused on is just to finish the season, and do whatever I can to help the team win." -- Eric Hamilton, junior third baseman changed my swing a little bit in the offseason,” Hamilton said. “It was basically for more power and so far it has really paid off.” One of the more surprising things this year in all of Div. III baseball is how Oswego State has quietly become the No. 4 ranked team in the country. After starting the season on an eight-game win streak, the Lakers haven’t skipped a beat and a main reason is because of the constant bat production throughout the lineup. “Really all I’m focused on is just to finish the season, and do whatever I can to help this team win,” Hamilton said. The Lakers will be taking on SUNY Cortland in a three-game series this weekend for SUNYAC and Div. III baseball supremacy.

Lennon excels after breaking into starting lineup Senior shows newfound leadership, talent in final year at Oswego Zac Bell Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com

With only three games remaining in the regular season, it is becoming increasingly inevitable that the Oswego State men’s lacrosse team is going to miss the postseason yet again. The Lakers have not won a playoff game in well over a decade and are continually trmaking strides toward becoming a threat in the SUNYAC. For a program that has been struggling, it may seem easy to focus on the negatives and shortcomings of the team’s performance. However, this year’s team has been able to find a consistent source of positivity and fire power through the strong play of senior midfielder James Lennon. Lennon, a second-year transfer from SUNY Delhi, came to Oswego Sate in the fall of 2015 to continue his collegiate lacrosse career. Lennon played two seasons of lacrosse for SUNY Delhi, his sophomore year being his best. His 18 goals and seven assists in his second year with the Broncos made him not only one of the teams most vital offensive assets, but also earned him SUNYAC All-Conference honors. Since SUNY Delhi is a junior college and only a two year school, Lennon was forced to leave a lacrosse program that he had become comfortable with for an entirely differently run organization in the Oswego State Lakers. This transition meant Lennon was no longer at the top of the totem pole like he was at Delhi. Being the new kid on campus, Lennon was forced to start from the bottom and work his way up. “At SUNY Delhi I was one of the main guys,” Lennon said. “When I came here I took a backseat to a lot of the older guys. I sat on the sidelines.” One of Lennon’s biggest struggles was trying to adapt to a new system of lacrosse and find a way prove his worth. He wasn’t seeing nearly as much playing time as he had at Delhi, playing in just six games in the 2015 season where he posted a mere three points.

“I just wasn’t fitting in,” said Lennon. With his first season as a Laker behind him, Lennon came into the 2016 season determined to be an instrumental part of the team’s success. He has achieved that goal and then some, to say the least. Lennon has been an offensive juggernaut for the Lakers this season, netting 18 goals alongside 10 assists, making him the team’s leading point getter. The senior midfielder also unarguably scored the team’s biggest goal of the season, which happened to be a game winner in triple overtime against SUNY Oneonta. “I came right,” Lennon said. “When I saw it went in I couldn't believe it. It was really exciting for the boys.” Lennon’s dramatic point increase and overall improved play from last season can

be attributed to his ability to adapt to his new team and how they operated. With a year under his belt, Lennon finally feels as though he fits in with his teammates and coaching staff this 2016 season. “I feel a lot more comfortable with the guys now,” Lennon said. “Last year I was the new guy and now I’m a lot better friends with the boys now. It’s definitely easier to play that way.” With the season quickly approaching its end, Lennon says the most important thing for the team to focus on right now is giving 100 percent in everything they do, including Oswego Sate’s upcoming contest on Saturday, where Lennon and his four fellow seniors will take to Laker Turf Stadium one last time to face Brockport on Senior Day. Face-off is set for 1 p.m.

Criselda Mapoy | The Oswegonian Scoring only three points in his first year after transferring from SUNY Delhi, Lennon has scored 28 points so far in 2016.

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4 1. Volleyball comes back down two sets to one to beat Fredonia State and advance to the SUNYAC semifinals. Photo provided by Oswego State Athletics via C. Perkins. 2. Oswego State hosts the NCAA Div. III Sweet 16 on March 11 and 12. Oswego State fell 66-65 to the College of Wooster. Dori Gronich | The Oswegonian 3. Women's soccer won its first SUNYAC playoff game in program history as they defeated SUNY Geneseo 2-1. Tom Kasperowicz | The Oswegonian 4. Men's ice hockey faced off against rival SUNY Plattsburgh and fell 5-4 in overtime in the annual Whiteout Game. Tom Kasperowicz | The Oswegonian 5. Eric Hamilton hits his 12th home run of the season to break Derek Myers' record of 11 set back in 1998. Dori Gronich | The Oswegonian 6. Laker Turf Stadium opened its doors in 2015. The facility holds 1,000 spectators and is equiped with a three-section press box. Tom Kasperowicz | The Oswegonian 7. Oswego State President Deborah Stanley spoke at the opening ceremonies for Laker Turf Stadium on Sept. 1. Tom Kasperowicz | The Oswegonian

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FRIDAY, April 22, 2016

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STAFF EDITORIAL

STIGMA EXISTS TOWARD MEDIA To set the record straight: We are journalists, not public relations. For decades, society has associated the media with a negative stigma, which has caused distrust, tight lips and a broken line of communication between the public and the very outlet that represents their First Amendment right every day of the week. According to The Washington Post, 88 percent of millennials said they “sometimes” or “never” trust the press. At one point in history, people trusted the news desk to be the watchdog of corrupt politicians, to be the paper of record and share the details of the stories that go untold. Yet some do not understand the qualities of news. This mindset trickles down from the public vs. the media to Oswego State students and faculty vs. The Oswegonian. Although we are students, we are

still journalists. We represent the Oswego community each week, whether providing them with information in news and sports, giving them an outlet to express their opinions or displaying a framework for arts and entertainment. As Oswego State’s independent newspaper, we practice our independence. Our group of diverse staff members who come from various backgrounds allow us to remain separate from any other club, organization or department on campus. Just like any other media outlet, we work every day to complete our job as journalists and to represent Oswego and maintain your trust. Often times, students and faculty will ask to see a story before it is published. Although as journalists we take our factchecking seriously, we cannot jeopardize the content of the story. Putting editing rights into a source’s hand might be con-

sidered bias. Other times, sources will question their own quotes after publication, which means we have to listen to the recording again and assure them it is an accurate match. Most often, students and faculty members will come to The Oswegonian office looking for someone to write an article on an event they are hosting before the event even happens. This is when we repeat: we are not PR. Although we try to understand our sources, it is important for them to try to understand our role. Being a journalist is a harder job than simply writing. It is a job that forces you to talk to people and ask the questions other people are too afraid to ask. These conversations exist because of the general distrust in the media. Trust us and let us do our job.

IN THE OFFICE

Freshman involvement proves beneficial

Becoming member of organization early on promotes valuable experience What are your thoughts on Harriet Tubman being on the new $20 bill? “I think it’s great because she’s a representative of American history.”

Tahirah Abdo freshman, broadcasting and communication “I think that she deserves to be on there. She’s done really great things.”

Chynna Smith freshman, zoology “I think it’s great. Now it’s time to see how important she really was to American history.’

Sultan Ali junior, broadcasting and cinema “I think it’s really cool that they’re going to put someone new on the bill.”

Eileen Fioramonti sophomore, studio art “I think it’s a step up. She’s accomplished a lot just like our president.”

Autumn Caldwell sophomore, marketing and public relations

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Cole Parzych Incoming Sports Editor cpsrzych@oswegonian.com It’s never too early to get started on something. That was my philosophy for my freshman year at Oswego State. Even before I was on campus, I was avidly searching for ways to get involved. The media organizations were what really

caught my eye. Getting involved with any, or all, of the three organizations will boost your resume like no other. That was my goal all along. However, I didn’t think that any of the events that followed my first trip to a Friday meeting at The Oswegonian would lead me down this path. In one short year, I went from writing a story on the club ice hockey team to becoming the sports editor, with many other roles and activities in between. That’s just it though. You have to be involved to get anything to come to fruition. If I decided to skip that first meeting or skip the involvement fair, I still might be one of those timid freshmen who are perfectly content with just doing the bare minimum. I envy their free time, but don’t you want a job one day when you graduate? No employer will pull the trigger on you, or even sit you down for an interview, with a blank resume.

Students need to take better advantage of the gorgeous facilities that all three media organizations have to offer. I can’t really speak for all other majors, but I know there are things offered on this campus to make you look better on paper. Just go put yourself out there. It almost makes me mad that students take for granted what is offered on this campus. The reason I am where I am in just one short year is because I put my neck out there and got involved. I’m not any different from anyone else on campus. I’m not special. I’m a 19-year-old student that hates their 8 a.m. class and loves going downtown just like all of you. I just kept an open mind, worked hard and was always ready to do more. So get out there. Respond to an email from a campus organization. Help out somehow. You never know who you will meet, what you will accomplish and how it may shape your life down the road.

Sea World ends on site Orca breeding Aquatic theme park’s research hindered due to birthing conclusion Morgan Altland Incoming Laker Review Editor maltland@oswegonian.com

Much like Brock in his finale season of “Pokémon” or two rabbits who finally decided enough was enough, SeaWorld has decided to stop breeding animals. The orca breeding program that many marine scientists were once able to utilize has come to an end after the decision was made by the park. This decision has many clear winners and losers. One major loser from this decision are the scientists. Many relied on this program to have a clear and easy way to conduct their research on the species. Many people are unable to get a good look at them up close in their natural habitat, so the program helped provide them with the subjects they needed to collect data. Even if they were able to find the orcas in the wild for them to study, it would be difficult, if not impossible, to conduct the level of research they do now. Animals are fickle creatures. They could easily just run away from the researchers, causing them to lose their subject and their ability to get the information they need. One winner from this decision are animal rights activists who have been campaigning for the rights of the creatures that inhabit the park. The end of this program is a step closer to their goal to have the animals freed and returned to the wild. Many do believe that animals in these parks are mistreated and campaign on the idea that animals deserve to be free to live their lives. Activists can see this as a ray of hope that can be a

Photo provided by Wikimedia Animal activists can now rest easy in regards to whale breeding and captivation of Orca whales at Sea World.

driving force or motivation for their continued efforts. However, if the activists win and all the animals are removed, I believe it would be more harmful than they would imagine. Without parks like these, not only are scientists losing out on their research materials, but children and families lose the ability to observe the creatures. Sure people can see the orcas in pictures or in videos, but having the experience of seeing the creature in person is much more powerful. Seeing a creature can make a child day, push their life in a new direction and inspire them to work with these creatures. The removal of animals would take that opportunity away. Another loser from this situation are the orcas. The species can be hurt by the lack of research done on them and the as-

sistance in living. Many of the animals that are brought to the facility because they are injured or unable to live in the wild on their own. I know that people want animals to have their freedom, but freedom comes at a cost. Many orcas could die if they are left to suffer on their own. Yes, there is the idea of survival of the fittest, but for those who claim to fight for animals, allowing animals to suffers seems to be hypocritical to their efforts. Each decision made holds weight and an action can push unexpected consequences around all who are involved. The decision to stop breeding may be a win for some, but the ramifications of the event could end up being harmful to many more. Fighting progression can only send people back, not forward.

OPINION

THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, April 22, 2016

Popular coffee giant under fire Tip of Starbucks employee spouts hateful comment the hat...

◊... to Starbucks for insensitive comments reagrding diabetes. ◊... to the people who smoke in front of Penfield Library.

◊...to H&M for creating the rewear it campaign. ◊...to the U.S. treasury for putting Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. ◊...to Sea World for their decision to end the breeding of Orca whales.

◊... to low OzFest ticket sales.

Wag of the finger...

Clothing campaign aides Earth Day Photo provided by Rekre89 via flickr This isn’t the first time Starbucks has faced controversy on social media in terms of heated topics.

Julie Loney Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com At one point or another, we have all been subject to a badly misspelled name on a Starbucks cup. One Florida man was recently handed a cup that said “Diabetes here I come.” The customer wants to remain anonymous, but this is clearly a case of personal discrimination and not an accidental “misspelling.” The title was printed on a receipt via the computer, rather than written by hand, inferring that the barista was intentional in directly upsetting the customer, who ordered a white mocha grande early last week. The customer spoke to Florida Action News Jax, saying that the comment was very hurtful for he had two sisters that struggled with Type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes) from a very young age. He also told Action News Jax that he does not want an apology, he just wants to make sure this does not happen again to another customer. In response to this incident, Starbucks corporate headquarters emailed Florida Jax News on behalf of the company saying, “We strive to provide an inclusive and positive experience for our customers, and we’re disappointed to learn of this incident.” The Starbucks where the cup was served also added, “We are working directly with the customer to apologize for his experience, and with our partners (employees) to ensure this does not happen again.” Clearly, this is a discriminatory act that was deliberate in their action to offend a customer based on looks, which is yet another concern in the business world today. Recently, small busi-

nesses have been affiliated with choosing who they want to serve, based on a religious or moral standard that they want their company to abide by. Mississippi was one of these states that passed a law stating, that small businesses have the right to deny service to whomever they want. I understand that Starbucks is a corporate business with chains around the world, different than small businesses down South, yet one barista choosing to discriminate against a customer puts a negative connotation on what the company stands for as a whole. This is actually not the first time Starbucks has been under fire by the public for being controversial. The Christmas cup dilemma of 2015 raised eyebrows in the sense that Starbucks took holiday images off of their cups, trying to simplify their cups for a fairer representation of their customers come holiday time. Many people were upset with the company, saying that Starbucks was trying to destroy Christmas by removing such pictures from their products. Some individuals took it as far as that Starbucks was trying to take Jesus out of Christmas by removing “Merry Christmas” from their cups and bags and people actually protested by refusing to buy Starbucks products. Yes, this is a completely separate issue, however Starbucks is one of the most recognizable companies in corporate America and being concerned with different social issues puts them under an unfavorable light. Failure to recognize this incident as an act of personal discrimination is detrimental to the Starbucks brand, who clearly have a large impact on today’s world. They must retract themselves from continued controversy in order to maintain their success as a corporate business.

‘Free the nipple’ movement increases tolerance

H&M urges clothing donation in hopes of sparking awareness Shenandoah Briere Incoming Opinion Editor sbriere@oswegonian.com This Earth Day, there’s a good chance that people in the community will be going around cleaning up parks and other public areas. What if this Earth day you could also get some more spring cleaning done by emptying out your closet? H&M is currently offering people that opportunity. Since 2013, H&M has been trying to evoke a more environmentally conscious society, starting with their own company. This year, the company is once again pursing a more environmentally friendly approach to their stores. The company, which has more than 3,600 stores worldwide, has invited people to donate their old or unwanted clothes to stores across the globe. The campaign, called World Recycle Week, is aimed at getting people to donate clothing items they no longer want. H&M will in turn take those donated clothes and create recycled textile fibers, which in turn will be used for new products. This year’s campaign sparked a lot of talk after H&M released a music video featuring M.I.A. to promote the concept behind the campaign. With the help of M.I.A., the company was able to produce an electrifying and eye-catching video and song that got people thinking about Earth Day. The video, which features M.I.A.’s song “Rewear It,” talks about how if you or someone else won’t rewear something then another idea is to donate it, so that it can be recycled into something new. M.I.A. has recently been quoted as saying, “World Recycle Week is about embracing important environmental issues, such as the landfills and highlighting

Photo provided by Mike Mozart The “Rewear it” campaign is in full swing for spring, with people flocking to H&M stores to drop off their old or unused clothes.

a global movement.” This year’s campaign by H&M is something that not only customers should take note of, but other companies as well. For them to create a movement such as “Rewear it” is really outstanding. It speaks volumes about the company for realizing that there has been a lot of items wasted in this world and one of them is clothes. For them to take a stand against that shows that the company is looking towards a brighter future that includes a healthy Earth. By having the campaign right around Earth Day, it also says that they know that there is at least one day during the entire year in which we dedicate to cleaning up the land we live on. However, their campaign is a week-long event, which also signifies that they may feel that we just aren’t doing enough every other day of

the year and that often we take for granted the planet we live on. So many times have we thrown something in the trash and not thought twice about the landfill it will end up in and that is concerning. We only have one Earth and for us to not think twice about destroying it is saddening. This campaign is looking to change that, even if it only for a week. Hopefully by donating your old or unwanted clothes, you will think twice before just discarding them as trash. Recycling should be in the back of everyone’s minds after this campaign because, not only is it good thing to do, but we are saving Earth at the same time and I would say that’s pretty important.

Racial barriers prevelant on Google Controversy over unprofessional hairstyles on search engine sparks anger Cherilyn Beckles Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com

Photo provided by Free The Nipple via Instagram Women look to desexualize breasts on social media to promote gender equality in public spaces.

Celsey Snyder Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com

When people hear the phrase “free the nipple,” they immediately assume that it is something to do with sexualizing something or someone. But that phrase means many other things. The new movement called “free the nipple” is more than just a group to desexualize a woman’s breast; it is a movement that focuses on gender equality. The “free the nipple” campaign started in 2014 when the movie, based in New York City about a small group of woman started this movement of desexualizing a woman’s nipple and from there the campaign took off. Some might say there are more important things for women to focus on in this world than their nipples, but any battle of gender equality a woman can win is a step forward in gender equality. For women to be able to be topless in all areas when boys and men are allowed to be topless would be a huge step in women’s rights. Women have struggled for years to have the equal rights they have now. Why is something as simple as a nipple

such a sexualized thing? Although it is legal in many states to be topless, a woman can still be charged with public indecency or other charges. Why is it okay for a man to walk around the same exact way and no one thinks twice about it? Women did not sexualize the breast or the nipple. Men did. We need to take a stand and not allow men to control our equality. The breast and the nipple have always been taboo topics, they have always been sexualized things, but why? Why is something that was made to feed our children sexualized? Why has this body part become so sexualized? Why is it not okay for a woman to walk around without a shirt on? In 2015, the debate of “free the nipple” became more known by the public. It was searched in Google more than phrases like “equal pay” or “gender equality.” So although some people think of this campaign as a joke or a bunch of young girls wanting to parade around topless, it has a true meaning and the word is getting out. The campaign has caught the eye of many celebrities like Miley Cyrus and Amber Rose. The “free the nipple” campaign has done huge things for the feminist movement and has opened the publics eye to equal opportunity and what needs to be done about it.

As summer approaches us searching for a job or internship and going on interviews will soon become the norm. We throw on our best button downs, slacks and jackets not only to feel confident, but to impress our employer. Women are taught not to show too much cleavage, don’t wear short skirts, don’t show any tattoos or piercings and to put our hair in a professional look. But what is considered professional hair? After googling this myself, I saw women who did not look like me or even have the same hair textures. White women were once again put on a pedestal of having professional hair, while Photo provided by Wikimedia black women were placed into the unWhen searching unprofessional hairstyle mostly women of color appear in the images section. professional box. For years, some black women have been buying products in order to emuAs a black woman myself I must agree opportunities. The cycle of regaining late white women when they should with him. The natural hair movement has confidence and power and then losing have been embracing themselves. To been on a rise and it’s becoming more than it to the business world will forever others looking at the black community not perming your hair. It’s about regain- continue until we speak out. they are probably just thinking, “What? ing your confidence as a black woman In no way am I downgrading black It’s just hair.” but it is more than that. and loving who you are, which Corporate women who choose to perm their hair. The hair does not only affect the indi- America refuses to accept, unfortunately. Being natural is a choice, but that does not vidual it affects the community because It is time we stop judging people’s mean that it is a better one. The fight on children who are growing up have to work ethic on how they look because hair should not be between natural girls deal with the pressures of the hair type that’s “just how America is.” America and permed girls, it should be against the which in turn affects their self esteem. was once just a lot of things that does not black community and our oppressors. Black women have been ridiculed mean that we should condone it because There is no such thing as a “professional and shamed, they have been called how do we expect to change? The idea look.” It was created by people who do “nappy headed” and “messy,” making of what beauty is in this country should not look like those they are condemning them lose out on opportunities regard- make us cringe, but instead we try to con- nor have to go through the same strugless of their resume. This goes back form to it and shame others who don’t. gles of “shea butter or cantu” everyday. centuries to when they would force hot For years I permed my hair and enSo whether you are rocking the fro or combs on their hair and their children’s dured the burns in my scalp and the finan- a long straight hairdo do not give into hair to get that pin straight look. cial burden it put on my parents because the standard of beauty that we have “There is a definite bias towards that is how I believed I was supposed to been taught. It is time we created our hairstyles that isn’t straight,” said Khalil look. Now that I have moved on from that own definition, that will include everyMcIver,a 23-year-old senior. lifestyle, I am subjected to loss of career one of all hair.

INSIDE

Weekly EP: Who’s Molly’s heavy instrumentals draw

‘The Jungle Book’ brings story to new generation

Summer movie preview, what fans should expect

Laker Review The Oswegonian

FRIDAY April 22, 2016

FRIDAY, April 22, 2016

Events Calendar Friday, April 22 through Friday, April 29

ART EXHIBIT: “CENTRAL PERSPECTIVE” Date: Friday, April 22 Time: 12 - 5 p.m. Location: Oswego State Downtown PERFORMANCE: “SPACE PIRATES OF THE PLANET PENZANCE” Date: Friday, April 22 Time: 7:30p.m. Location: Ballroom, Hewitt Union MOVIE: “NAMIBIAN WAR OF INDEPENDENCE” Date: Saturday, April 23 Time: 10-11a.m. Location: Design classroom, Hewitt Union RELAY FOR LIFE Date: Saturday, April 23 Time: 6p.m. Location: Arena, Marano Campus Center OSWEGO HUNGER GAMES Date: Sunday, April 24 Time: 1p.m. Location: Arena, Marano Campus Center TALK: ”LATIN AMERICAN IN THE WORK OF FRANK TANNENBAUM” Date: Monday, April 25 Time: 12:40p.m.-1:35p.m. Location: Room 133, Marano Campus Center MOVIE: “STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS” Date: Tuesday, April 26 Time: 7 - 10 p.m. Location: Auditorium, Marano Campus Center

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LAKER REVIEW

Weekly EP: Who’s Molly makes great impression Riley Ackley Promotional Director rackley@oswegonian.com

There’s a certain draw to music that thrashes around like a force of nature. From Imagine Dragons’ “Radioactive” to Jamie N Commons and X-Ambassadors’ “Jungle,” audiences are drawn to heavy instrumentals and fiery melodies. These types of songs offer the perfect background to everything from sporting events to movie soundtracks. For alternative rockers who want to expand their foundations for more carefree endeavors, they have certainly found fame riding along the borders of abrasion and entertainment; finding a happy medium that allows for their expressive music to appeal to a variety of audiences. For Wales-natives Who’s Molly, cashing in on this appeal comes in the form of their track, “Touch The Sky.” Who’s Molly’s introduction into the U.S. music scene is a welcome one. Only adding to the recent collection of impressive artists that have found second homes in the States, the idea

Photo provided by whosmolly.co.uk Who’s Molly draws on the power of heavy instrumentals and intices U.S. fans with their latest EP release.

that Who’s Molly could find international fame is likely. Their sound is as much rock as it is singer-songwriter. Off of their debut EP, “New Tomorrow, their first track, “Touch The Sky” could perfectly act as their “Radioactive” or “Jungle,” while on subsequent songs, Who’s Molly agreeably dials back for each track without ever betraying their eccentricities. “Touch The Sky” pairs bluesy vocals courtesy of vocalist Karl Morgan alongside heavy synths that would make Galantis blush. Like southern rockers stumbling on Tomorrowland, the first track off of “New To-

morrow” is most reminiscent of bands like Grizfolk. Impressively composed and confident, the title track off of “New Tomorrow” is just as spectacular. Swaying and more subtle, the echoing “New Tomorrow” is an anthem most similar to Halsey’s “New Americana.” Like the sentiments of Halsey’s single, “New Tomorrow” sings of inclusion as the band looks to the future. It’s more cheerful than “Touch The Sky” while still holding onto the darker style of the lead track. On “Tinseltown” and “Chasing Summer,” Who’s Molly continues a sense of devolvement with two tracks that become

borderline acoustic. Just as entertaining as “New Tomorrow” and “Touch The Sky,” “Tinseltown” draws in its listeners like moths to a flame. It’s a warm and lighthearted melody offering reprieve from the intensities of the previous tracks from “New Tomorrow,” “Tinseltown” is engaging and holistically appealing. These moments are continued through “Chasing The Summer.” Overall, “New Tomorrow” and Who’s Molly provide enough diversity on their short EP to draw in an audience that will surely fall in love with their music. As compelling as Imagine Dragons and as unique as they come, Who’s Molly provide a great jumpstart to building roots in the U.S.

On campus event promotes ‘Great Lake Review’ Tiffany Biaz Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com Last Saturday afternoon at 2p.m. in the Lake Effect Cafe, students and professors stepped up to the mic with papers, laptops, tablets and phones to read poetry at the Poetry Slam. The event was hosted by Julian Daley, the head editor for the “Great Lake Review,” which is the student-run literary journal on campus—not to be confused with the “Laker Review,” which is the Oswegonian’s arts and entertainment tabloid. The Poetry Slam was meant to last an hour, but the event came to a slow stop at around 2:50 due to lack of readers. Approximately 15 people read their poetry. Though it seemed slow, not a minute went by without someone standing at the microphone with a poem to read or with an announcement to make.

Photo provided by Laura Donnelly Cover of the previous issue of the on campus publication “Great Lake Review.”

The majority of the speakers were students from Laura Donnelly’s Intro to Poetry class, such as Imani Sampson who wrote “Two or Three Years Later” and Hope Arkazana who wrote “Ignoring Feelings.” After three of her students bravely read their poems, Professor Donnelly read two of her own poems, as she promised her students. One speaker not in that same class stood up two separate times to read, the second of her poems

was titled “Lipstick, Pearls, and Girls.” At 2:20p.m., the host handed out a few raffle tickets while poems were being read, then at 2:30p.m., she announced the two winning tickets. Of the two winners, one received a book about writing and the other received a gift card. Afterwards, another student came up to read a long poem, “Lovely Ramble.” At this point there were no more

readers, so the event ended earlier than anticipated. Donnelly, who is also the faculty advisor for the magazine, came up to say some final words and to advertise the “Great Lake Review” release party. The “Great Lake Review” is a relatively small and not-well-known publication on campus, that hopes to expand its staff and audience in the upcoming semesters through events like the poetry slam. According to Donnelly, the “Great Lake Review” provides a wonderful opportunity to get students’ work published or learn more about the publishing process. People are encouraged to join the editorial staff or submit their work to poetry, fiction, nonfiction, playwriting, screenwriting, art and photography. The “Great Lake Review” will be having a release party for its spring 2016 issue at the River’s End Bookstore at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3. There will be snacks provided and free books available for those who attend.

LAKER REVIEW

FRIDAY, April 22, 2016

‘Babershop: The Next Cut’ provides new tone for fans Jazmyn Fields Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

It has been twelve years since the last “Barbershop” film “Barbershop 2: Back in Business.” The returning cast members for “Barbershop: The Next Cut” are all older than they were last time. This third entry in the franchise follows its cast and gets more adult with the plot. “The Next Cut” focuses heavily on the problem of gang violence. While the large cast is exceptionally enjoyable to watch as they discuss issues both serious and not so serious in the barbershop, the movie has something of an obsessive need to work in moments for everyone and leading to a lack of depth. With a main plot that involves a desire by the workers in the shop to reduce gang violence in Chicago and serious discussions about that problem, the lack of depth hinders a full examination of the issue and hurts the film. The first two films discussed the importance of a community, and that community as a whole, by look-

ing at it with more adult eyes, but “The Next Cut” significantly ups the stakes. It no longer feels like the movie takes place in a semi-fictionalized Chicago in a fictionalized U.S. This movie takes place in a more realistic world and deals with real problems in the world. The issues in this film issues feel very real this time around. One of the problems in the film is that Calvin, played by Ice Cube (“Ride Along 2”) once again offers closing the barbershop as a solution to the violence. We’ve seen this before and it’s just recycling an old idea. In the first film, Calvin wanted to sell the shop so he could do something else (almost anything else) with his life. The second film highlighted the fear that the shop would close when a big barbershop chain moved in across the street. “The Next Cut” goes back to that solution, but uses different circumstances. He wants to open a shop on the North Side because he believes it will be safer, but this weakens the story a little. You can imagine that in the twelve years since the last film there have been no fewer than 50 schemes or fears of Calvin’s involving the barbershop closing. Calvin then merges with the beauty shop

next door, where we are introduced to Nicki Minaj’s (“The Other Woman”) character, Draya. We are told this happened during the recession so both businesses could stay afloat. The result is a new dynamic in the shop which definitely adds to things as the men and women pontificate on life and love, but it is also another indication that these struggles are ongoing and that Calvin always has a reason to close the shop. It isn’t to say that Calvin doesn’t have a good reason every time for this plan or fears, but this time it’s a great reason. As depicted, the violence in the neighborhood is terrible and Calvin has huge fears that his son Jalen, played by Michael Rainey Jr. (“Orange is the New Black”), will become a part of it. Those are important and understandable fears for anyone with children, no matter where they live. However, they’re undercut by the answer to the problem, the specter of the shop closing. The fear of the shop closing is repetitive in the series, but this is a “Barbershop” film, we just have to get used to it. There are non-gang violence side plots as well; the biggest involving married couple Rashad, played by

Common (“The Wiz Live!”), and Terri, played by Eve (“With this Ring”). They are having problems as her stylist career picks up and another stylist, Draya, tries to seduce him. This all proves to be a big time drop that goes nowhere. Even worse, the characters seem uncommitted to the depth of the marital conflict unless the specific scene in question calls for it to be an issue. Then there is a huge fight between Rashad and Terri and Rashad is shown dancing happily in the shop as his wife storms off. By the time the end of the film comes, every plot in the movie is tied up really nice and pretty. The film creates a happy ending for every character. Everyone is happy and enjoying life by the end. It is pretty clear from early on that the film is headed in this direction and that, too, weakens the film’s attempts to deal with any issue of importance. With that being said this film gives you the same vibes the previous films did. It’s a very enjoyable film and Cedric the Entertainer (“A Haunted House 2”) will have you crying with laughter. POTUS even makes an appearance, which was awesome and

enjoyable to watch. At times, the character interactions are relatable and hilarious at times. There’s something wise and enjoyable in the way the members of the shop and community talk about the problems in this film. The best moments in the film have always revolved around the discussions of the barbers and customers. Now a lot of those discussions are about more than just gossip and daily chitchat, they are more focused on the heavy issues of the day. More than that, they’re vocalized in an adult manner as well. If the action matched the rhetoric and repartee, “The Next Cut” could have been excellent. Don’t get me wrong, this film still gives you everything a film should, emotional connection to the characters (even though it lacked depth at times), plot and laughs. True “Barbershop” fans should not be disappointed with this film, unless they are tired of the repetitive theme of threatening to close the shop. They should be excited and impressed with the amazing new characters and the new adult tone of the film. Overall it was an enjoyable film.

‘The Jungle Book’ revives classic for new generation Heather Clark Incoming Managing Editor hclark@oswegonian.com

Fans of the Disney animated classic “The Jungle Book” rejoiced after the release of the live-action adaptation on April 15. Based off of the Rudyard Kipling stories, the movie follows Mowgli, played by newcomer Neel Sethi, an orphaned boy who is literally raised by wolves. Mowgli was found by Bagheera the panther (played by Ben Kingsley, “Self/less”) and given to Raksha, a loving mother wolf with cubs of her own, played by Lupita Nyong’o (“Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens”), to raise. When the dry season is upon the jungle, Shere Khan, a tiger with a taste for revenge, played by Idris Elba (“Zootopia”), warns the wolves that keeping Mowlgi as one of their pack would have fatal consequences. While the wolves deliberate, Mowgli takes it upon himself to leave before anyone can get hurt. During his adventure, he meets a con-artist bear named Baloo, played

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by Bill Murray (“St. Vincent”), a hungry reticulated python called Kaa, played by Scarlett Johansson (“The Avengers: Age of Ulton”) and a giant, king orangutan named King Louie, played by Christopher Walken (“Peter Pan Live!”). While fans of Disney’s 1967 animated classic flocked to the theater, they found that it is very, very different from the original. Rather than a lovable lug upon the first meeting, Baloo uses Mowgli to get the honey he craves. Later on in the film, Baloo becomes the bear that fans know and love, however it was disheartening to see such a beloved character reduced

to con-artistry right from the start. Other changes included Mowgli using “tricks,” inventions he created to help himself in the jungle, the wolves have a much larger role than they originally did and a darker, deeper story line than the film’s predecessor. One area this film excelled in was the animation. The animals, for the most part, were blown up in size to exaggerate their features. This was done beautifully. They look like the animals that would be seen walking around the local zoo. The acting was phenomenal. This being Sethi’s first film, he owned the

roll of Mowgli. Being the only liveaction character on screen provided its challenges already and Sethi performed perfectly. His performance gives the audience a reason to believe these characters are real and could be wandering around the jungles. Kingsley as Bagheera was by far the best choice. Not only does Kingsley sound like the original Bagheera, who was voiced by Sebastian Cabot (“Miracle on 34 Street”), but his voice also carries the power needed for such an important character. The same goes for Elba as Shere Khan. Both actors have very powerful and demanding voices that command power. Both

great choices for these big cats. Walken as King Louie was a questionable choice for an actor. Not only was the oversized orangutan’s face modeled after the famed actor, his hand gestures were similar to Walken’s. It might as well be King Louie playing Walken. However, because the film is so enthralling, no one cares. All the actors play their parts extraordinarily well and audiences are captivated by the artistry. The music that is heard throughout the film will send fans back to the classic. Even the background music is the same as the original, providing a nostalgic and exotic sound for such a film. The plot of the film is played out very well and that’s due partly to the acting, but mostly the directing. Director John Favreau (“Chef”) had his hands full with turning a beloved animated classic into a live-action flick. He more than exceeded expectations. Overall, “The Jungle Book” is filled to the brim with great animation, even better acting and the nostalgia audiences crave. The adaptation introduces younger generations to the wonder that is Disney classics and will keep doing so for years to come.

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Summer music preview: Future works of artist from various genres ternative and the mainstream so successfully, it would be Tegan and Sara. The sisters, who have found fans across a variety of genres, pierce thematically pop music with originality and edge. While their hit single “Closer” found the twins closer to pop than ever before, their creative personalities and indie roots have persevered, always angling the two towards widespread appeal. The release of their next album, “Love You to Death,” will more than likely continue this directionality as the women seem to have finally landed in the spotlight.

Riley Ackley Promotional Director rackly@oswegonian.com A$AP Ferg – “Always Strive and Prosper” April 22, 2016 As the sun starts to shine, the April 22 release of A$AP Ferg’s “Always Strive and Prosper” is destined for summer playlists. Entirely unafraid of collaboration, as seen in feature spots with stars like Missy Elliott, Skrillex and Future, A$AP Ferg’s sophomore album will surely be a masterful collection of artistry. Following the release of his highly successful debut solo album, “Trap Lord,” A$AP Ferg’s “Always Strive and Prosper” will undoubtedly surpass the sophomore slump. Meghan Trainor “Thank You” May 13, 2016 Following her viral fame at the hands of “All About That Bass,” Meghan Trainor has been busy. Releasing singles like “Dear Future Husband” and sealing featured spots on tracks like Charlie Puth’s “Marvin Gaye,” Trainor has been on an unstoppable trajectory. Upon the release of her single “NO,” Trainor presented listeners with a new, more pop-driven direction that resonated. Shimmering with catchy hooks and unrelenting attitude, “NO” is emblematic to the type of confidence that should come with such assured fame. Audiences can expect the release of Trainor’s next album, titled “Thank You,” to be brimming with similar buoyant, radio-friendly tracks just in time for summer. Fifth Harmony - “7/27” May 20, 2016 Is there any girl group more prominent than Fifth Harmony? The answer, at least within the past five years, is no. Like the Spice Girls or South Korea’s Girls’ Generation, the advent of Fifth Harmony has been unrelenting. Following their formation on the failed U.S. recreation of “The X Factor,” Fifth Harmony’s success was a surprising yet well-deserved outcome. Hit singles

Photo provided by en.wikipedia.org A$AP Ferg works on his mastery of the craft on upcoming “Always Strive and Prosper” album that will be released April 22.

“Sledgehammer” and “Worth It” only cemented them in the industry. The release of their second album “7/27” comes just in time to fill radio air waves with very likely “song of the summer” candidates in early releases “Work From Home” and “The Life.” Lacuna Coil – “Delirium” May 27, 2016 Metal heads rejoice. Lacuna Coil, the heavy metal and rock band from Milan are set to release their latest record titled “Delirium.” With a career that has stood the test of time and enough member changes to form five other bands, Lacuna Coil’s latest release should portray this resiliency. On lead single, “The House Of Shame,” Lacuna Coil’s full throttle approach to music stampedes through cascading vocals and visceral instrumentals. Expectations are high for “Delirium” and while Lacuna Coil experiences continued transitions in members, the tumultuous and gothic aesthetic of the group will undoubtedly remain strong. Dierks Bentley – “Black” May 27, 2016 In terms of modern country superstars, few names appear as frequently as Dierks Bentley. With thirteen singles hitting number one on the country singles charts and more tracks maintaining strong positions, Bentley’s career has been nothing short of a success story.

The release of his eighth album, “Black,” should continue this storyline. Titled after his wife’s maiden name, “Black” promises to be a strong record of relationship rollercoasters and promise. The lead single, “Somewhere On A Beach” has already impressed with a live performance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and a coveted spot in the Top 20 of

Billboard’s Hot Country Songs. Fans should expect the May 27 release to be a favorable compilation of tracks that continue Bentley’s longstanding career. Tegan and Sara – “Love You to Death” June 3, 2016 If there ever was a pair that transcends through indie-al-

Photo provided by en.wikipedia.org Dierks Bently displays skill as a modern country superstar on his upcoming ‘Black’ album.

KONGOS – “Egomaniac” June 10, 2016 When KONGOS released “Come With Me Now,” people flocked behind them. From rockers to Top 40 listeners, it seemed that everyone could get behind the four brothers’ cataclysmic sound. Everywhere you turned, the band seemed to be on the cusp of a newly revitalized sub-genre of rock featuring artists and bands like Imagine Dragons and Bastille. Each found their place on Billboard charts and internationally, and despite harsher melodies and aggressive instrumentals, their entertainment value bolstered them into the mainstream. With the release of “Egomaniac” and the lead single off of the record “Take It From Me” already showcasing a continuance of the style that made them stand out, audiences should once again fall in line. Shura – “Nothing’s Real” July 8, 2016 Perhaps lesser known than the other standouts on this list, Shura’s relevance is the result of a uniquely driven story of reclaiming control and a cult following that has allowed her to permeate onto many year-end “best of” lists. Her sound, while electro-pop at its core, brims with inflections of R&B and indie styles. Her debut full-length release “Nothing’s Real” will confidently elaborate on Shura’s future in a constantly diversifying industry. Listeners can expect easy listening tunes with strong songwriting skills presented by the creative singer.

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Summer movie preview: What audiences should expect this summer Heather Clark Incoming Managing Editor hclark@oswegonian.com

“Alice Through the Looking Glass” May 27, 2016 Prepare for a little madness this spring. Return to Wonderland with the kind-hearted and crazy Alice as she goes on a quest to save old friends and new. To save the Mad Hatter, Alice must literally turn back the hands of time. She meets the Lord of Time (Sacha Baron Cohen, “The Brothers Grimsby”) who has a malicious plot a plot to get the Red Queen, more commonly known as the Queen of Hearts, back on the throne. Starring Mia Wasikowska (“Crimson Peak”) as Al-

Brandon Cortes Incoming Asst. Laker Review Editor bcortes@oswegonian.com “Captain America: Civil War” May 6, 2016 There’s a civil war coming, but don’t worry, it’s not a battle between the North and South. This battle is between Captain America and Iron Man, who dispute over the Superhero Registration Act (based on the comic book “Civil War”). Steve Rodgers is pursuing superhero independence, while Tony Stark is on the government’s side over the control of superheroes.

ice and Johnny Depp (“Black Mass”), the world of Wonderland will never be the same. Acting along-side Wasikowska and Depp are Anne Hathaway (“The Intern”) as the White Queen, Helena Bonham Carter (“Cinderella”) as the Red Queen and the late Alan Rickman (“Eye in the Sky”) as the Blue Caterpillar, who is now a butterfly. This is Rickman’s final movie to be released as well as his seventh film with Carter. Along for the wild ride are the Cheshire Cat (Stephen Fry, “Love & Friendship”), the White Rabbit (Michael Sheen, “Barbados”), Tweedledee and Tweedledum (both played by Matt Lucas, “Galavant”). Be there as Alice is thrown into Wonderland through the looking glass.

“Finding Dory” June 17, 2016 Get ready to once again get lost in the big blue. After a very long wait, “Finding Dory,” the highly anticipated sequel to “Finding Nemo,” will finally be released this summer, staring two of the original cast, Ellen DeGeneres (“Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show”) as the lovable and forgetful Dory and Albert Brooks (“Concussion”) as the neurotic and loving father clownfish Marlin. In this tale, Dory misses her family and goes on a mission to find them. A commentary on animals in captivity, “Finding Dory” introduces an oceanfull of new characters with a crazy new cast and crew including “Modern Family” stars Ed O’Neill as Hank the angry septopus, an octopus with sev-

“Captain America: Civil War” is the sequel to “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” and it is the thirteenth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Not only will this film have actionpacked scenes and development of heroes with minor roles like Scarlet Witch and the Vision, but it will also feature the debut of T’Challa/Black Panther, played by Chadwick Boseman (“Gods of Egypt”) and Peter Parker/Spider-Man, played by Tom Holland (“In the Heart Of the Sea.”) This film has the chance to fix the mistakes of “Avengers: Age of Ultron” and that seems

to be what Marvel is promising. It looks like the upcoming film will continue the dark mood of “Winter Soldier,” arguably thebest film in the MCU. “Civil War” hits cinemas May 6. “Independence Day: Resurgence” June 24, 2016 “Jurassic Park” star Jeff Goldblum reprises his role in the sequel of the famous “Independence Day,” 20 years after the premiere of the original. The film takes place 20 years after the events of the first film. David Levinson, played by Goldblum, has a new partner-in-

Travis Clark Managing Editor tclark@oswegonian.com “X-Men: Apocalypse” May 27, 2016 After the critical and commercial juggernaut that was “Deadpool,” Fox is set to release yet another mutant-related film, this time focusing on the cast of characters introduced in “X-Men: First Class.” Bryan Singer returns to direct Jennifer Lawrence (“Joy”), James McAvoy (“Victor Frankenstein”), Michael Fassbender (“Steve Jobs”) and plenty of new additions to the franchise. The X-Men face off against the Godlike “first” mutant, Apocalypse, played by Oscar Isaac (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”), and his four Horsemen. Some of those new faces include Sophie Turner (“Game

Photo provided by commons.wikimedia.org “Suicide Squad” arrives in August and hopes to bring the DC universe a hit.

of Thrones”) as a young Jean Grey and Olivia Munn (“The Newsroom”) as Psylocke. The film marks the ninth entry in the franchise (including “Deadpool”) and Singer’s fourth as director. The film marks the latest in Isaac’s string of hits. After his

breakout role in “Inside Llewyn Davis” Isaac has starred in crowd and critic pleasers such as “Ex Machina” and the aforementioned “The Force Awakens.” Isaac is Hollywood’s “it” guy right now and it will be fun and unique to see him take on such an anticipated, power-

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en tentacles and Ty Burrell as Bailey the Beluga whale. Also included in the story is Kaitlin Olson (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”) as Dory’s childhood friend Destiny the whale shark. Disney/Pixar ’s animated films are typically perceived

well, but the sequels to their previous films seem to have a bigger impact on audiences. So return to the sea with Dory, Marlin, Nemo (Hayden Rolence, “Beta Persei”) and all their friends in this tale of finding out who you are and returning home.

crime, Jake Morrison (Liam Hensworth, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay- Part 2”.) Sadly, Will Smith (“Concussion”) and Randy Quaid (“Brokeback Mountain”) will not be returning for the sequel. However Bill Pullman (“American Ultra”) will return, this time as a much older, retired and now-former president. David Levinson and gang will have to gather the world’s army for a fight against aliens stronger than the first film. Maika Monroe (“The 5th Wave”), Jessie Usher (“Survivor’s Remorse”), William Fichtner (“Empire”), and Sela Ward

(“Gone Girl”) are other newcomers who are reported to play big roles in the sequel. The CGI is promised to be better and more realistic in this film than its predecessor. The destroyed skies, alien ships and military arsenal will all have enhanced upgrades. Comparing “Independence Day” to the trailers of “Resurgence,” the mood is now darker and the film looks to be stronger for viewers. As the trailer declared, “On June 24 we will find out if July 4 is no longer an American holiday, but instead the day that the world declared in one voice to earn their independence back.”

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Davis (“How to Get Away with Murder”) all star, and even Ben Affleck is set to reprise his role as Batman. Affleck was the “stand out” in “Dawn of Justice” and hopefully director David Ayer can work his magic with these characters so that this film steps out of that film’s giant, disappointing shadow. The cast is stellar and the trailers present a different type of tone. One note of caution is that reshoots were recently made to make the film more “comedic,” no doubt in response to the backlash against “Dawn of Justice” for being too dark and dreary. Here’s hoping it works in the film’s favor, if this film fails in the same ways “Dawn of Justice” did, then the DC Cinematic Universe is done before it even begins.

“Suicide Squad” August 5, 2016 “Suicide Squad” shows a lot of promise, but anticipation for the film has been lackluster following the miserable failure of Warner Bros. and DC’s “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” with critics and its dramatic drop at the box office opening weekend. It still has a lot going for it and is worth being cautiously optimistic about, though. The film is the continuation of DC’s film universe that “Dawn of Justice” introduced, this time focusing on the villans. Will Smith (“Concussion”), Margot Robbie (“The Wolf of Wall Street”), Jared Leto (“Dallas Buyers Club”) and Viola

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One of the hardest and most wonderful things about college is that it is so easy to grow close with people in such a short amount of time. In the span of a semester a stranger can become your best friend. This wonderful relationship you have created however, can turn into a horrible heartbreak and best friend break ups are the worst. As a “first year” student many of my friends are now graduating and despite the close bond we have made throughout the semester, as it draws to an end I cannot help but feel my graduating best friends become distant. The inevitable departure at the end of the semester may lead your friends to think it is better to distance themselves now. Despite caring for someone, it can be easier to push them away than keep them close all the while knowing they will be leaving. For a committed friend this can be the worse. Knowing that your friendship has the ability to last despite the distance between each other but not knowing how to convince your distant friend of the same. The reality of them entering a new stage in their life is an exciting one! The balance between wanting to support your friend you still deeply care about as they embark on this new stage in their life and trying to push hard to stay close is a difficult one. The fear of pushing too hard and pushing them out

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