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Climate protest on campus calls for change Flu shot clinics in October Student protestors marched from Marano to Lakeside John Custodio Opinion Editor jcustodio@oswegonian.com The SUNY Oswego Go Green club staged a climate change protest on campus on Sept. 24, with speeches from students and professors and a march from the quad in front of Marano Campus Center to the Lakeside Dining Hall and back. Around 30 people came to hear speeches from students, professors and leaders of clubs and organizations on campus. Go Green Director of Fundraising Julie Brophy and Treasurer Valerie Goetz began their speeches with a dedication to the local indigenous tribes, including the Onondaga and Seneca people. Brophy and Goetz outlined the club’s desires for further school action regarding climate change, pollution reduction and the education of students. Go Green’s main demands are for SUNY Oswego to renew their commitment to slowing climate change,

a divestment from fossil fuel investments and the removal of single use plastics on campus by Aug. 22, 2022. The club would also like to see one water bottle refill station added to a residence hall every year, and a refillable water bottle distributed to every student in need to lower the use of single-use plastic water bottles. Black Student Union President Brandon Gonzales spoke about his idea of the importance of the balance between nature and humans, and the “elimination of all forms of colonialism, imperialism, interventionism, capitalism, domination and hierarchy.” Gonzales spoke about how cli mate change is not only affecting humans, but plants and animals along with nature itself. Gonzales said countries that “…arose from old colonial powers and from imperialist policies…” are mostly to blame, having 20% of the population but consuming “… two-thirds of the metals and three-fourths of the energy produced in the world.”

“Let hyper individualism end,” Gonzalez said at the end of their speech. Let hegemonies and reform end. “Let misleadership, irresponsibility and deceit end. Tomorrow it will be too late to do what we should have done a long time ago.” Political science professor Dr. Lisa Glidden urged students to contact their representatives and said that people must keep talking about climate issues if there is to be change. “When you don’t see [the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference] on the news, when you don’t hear your friends talking about this conference, talk about it,” Glidden said. “Write to your elected representatives and ask them to pass the policies to support the kind of change we know we needed 30 years ago.” Jayvana Perez from the Latino Student Union spoke about climate issues and pollution having a greater impact on low income and minority groups.

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The forecast says colder days are ahead and this means it is time to bring out that heavy winter jacket and think about getting a flu shot. SUNY Oswego will host flu immunization clinics in October, which will be open to students, faculty and staff in partnership with Wegmans Food Markets’ pharmacy services. Dr. Peter Doyle, director of NortheastJump to Perez, A4 ern University’s health services in Boston spoke to NPR about the impact that the flu can have on college students. “True flu, as distinguished from an ordinary cold, can be two weeks of aching joints, aching muscles, high fever, pounding headache, inability to get out of bed, shaking chills, a completely disruptive illness,” Doyle said. “Colleges now are typically between $15,000 and $25,000 or more a semester, if someone is sick for two weeks, you can gut the core of your semester. You may have to redo or dump your courses for that time period and lose $25,000.” According to NPR, some students each year end up with dangerous cases of bacterial pneumonia that can follow the flu and this can occasionally lead to a previously healthy young adult dying. Every year, about 1 in 4 college students gets the flu. According to results from a Nation Foundation of Infectious Diseases (NFID) survey conducted online by Harris Poll in October 2017 of 1,005 U.S. college students, 70% college students in the U.S. believe it is important to get an annual flu vaccine, less than half say they typically get vaccinated. SUNY Oswego hopes that by offerJohn Custodio | The Oswegonian Students and professors march with hand-drawn signs across SUNY Oswego’s campus to show support for increased climate change. ing free flu shots they can prevent this

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illness from spreading across campus. Clinics will take place the following dates and times, all in The Space in Marano Campus Center, with online registration required: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The immunization is covered by most insurance and Wegmans will handle billing. There are a few tips that students should keep in mind prior to getting the flu vaccine. Anyone under 18 must have a parent or guardian on the phone to authorize the shot and organizers will document this on their paperwork. If a student does not have their insurance card on hand, then a photo of the card on a phone is acceptable. For ease of process, attendees should wear short sleeves, under an outer removable layer if necessary. Students and staff should also remember to stay hydrated prior to getting their shot. Anyone coming to the clinic should remember to bring proof of insurance as well a pen, although organizers will have some pens as backup. Participants should wear masks and follow other health regulations. The college is also offering a limited amount of flu vaccine to students through Health Services and by appointment only. If students are unable to make it to the on campus vaccine clinic there are other locations in the City of Oswego that are offering the shot, including Kinney Drugs and Walmart pharmacies. All questions or those needing accommodations can contact Health Services at 315-312-4100.

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SA President Beckon on agenda, excitement Plans involves events, new organizations and budget Brandon Ladd Editor-in-Chief bladd@oswegonian.com

The SUNY Oswego campus is finally buzzing again with the return of most pre-pandemic activities for the 2021-22 academic year, for SUNY Oswego Student Association (SA) President Takayla Beckon she is using this energy to her advantage. Beckon does not need much help in the enthusiasm column when it comes to student involvement at SUNY Oswego, she has a natural want and drive to help all students around her. She wants a sense of community at SUNY Oswego that she believes is achievable with her “amazing” staff. “A successful year to me would be making sure the students are heard and making sure that anything that they need is attended to by me,” Beckon said. “First over the plans that I have set and finishing the plans set by previous years, I want to make sure they are finished and future generations do not have to worry about them.” Beckon did not know of SA when she first came to SUNY Oswego, she actually was trying to organize a group

that would accomplish things similarly to the association. That is when she realized that being a member of SA would give her the opportunity to conquer ideas she had set out. “I did not know about SA until last year,” Beckon said. “When I tried to set out to create an organization like SA … I found out that SA is like the organization I was trying to make, unintentionally. I was still trying to advocate for students without being in a position, I had a whole team of leaders, who we saw many things on campus that we just wanted to fix and we had steps to take.” She found out quickly that SA would give her a platform to fight for the wants and needs of students through a conversation with the past SA president. This inspired Beckon to have a platform to truly put the student’s best interests first. After talking to her team, family members and mentors, Beckon was given the reassurance to “go for it.” That support is still there for the young leader to keep pushing forward as herself. “[My mom] said ‘You don’t have to change who you are, you just have to be yourself,’” Beckon said. “It is not something that I feel I need to change

myself to be. I love just being there, this doesn’t feel like a job to me. Doing something for the students does not feel like a job to me, it is just something I [naturally] do.” The agenda for Beckon is based on expanding the access of student organizations on campus and scheduling special events for the students around campus. This means opening the registration for new student organizations for the first time in a few years and making it easier for clubs to ask for an appropriate budget for their organization. “We are trying to make a solid and reliable student organization registration process, we have not accepted any new ones in a while and I want to ASAP,” Beckon said. “We are also working on a whole bunch of events. We are hosting the ‘Oz Got Talent’ which is actually going to be at the end of the semester.” According to Beckon, the excitement of coming out of the dark days of COVID-19 has created a great opportunity to accomplish her agenda and create more life on campus. She sees this year in a very positive light. “It is going be a dope year,” Beckon said.

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The Student Association was able to formally induct several senators and cabinet members at its second meeting of the year. This included being sworn in infront of the other senators by SA Vice President Alana Hill. They agreed to defend the SA constitution and put the needs of students

guest of senate, HerCampus to present before the senators and Director of Finance for emergency funding. Four eboard members for the club presented a case for $250 of funding the remainder of the semester. The club did not receive a budget for this year due to negligence by the former eboard.

The reason for $250 in emergency funding was for HerCampus to be able to host its three events for this The big topic of semester. Events are the night was the a Halloween party, a

Friendsgiving and a end-of-semester Holiday Bash. The three events were budgeted to cost $83.33 per event. The senate questioned if this money could be raised through financing. The response of the club was a set of procedures from the national chapter of HerCampus that makes it challenging.

SA advisor, director of campus life Dan Roberts reminded the senators about SUNY Oswego President Deborah Stanley’s last green and gold day photo this Friday, Oct. 1. The event will start 1:30

p.m. He also told the senators about their responsibilities as student leaders to be present at school spirit events. This is in unision with the vision set forth by SA president Takayla Beckon and SA vice president Alana Hill. The groundbreaking of the Hewitt Hall renovation is at 2:15 following the picture.

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Sengalise student describes COVID-19 challenges, issues

Image provided by Baye Massene Diallo SUNY Oswego student Baye Massene Diallo explained his home country, Senegal, struggled with COVID-19 restrictions. John Custodio | The Oswegonian Students look on as speeches are given during the climate rally held on Sept. 24.

Perez specifically mentioned a neighborhood of the Bronx nicknamed “Asthma Alley” because of the high rates of asthma in minority groups living in the area. According to the American Lung Association, the south Bronx neighborhood’s air quality is one of the poorest in the nation. Geology professor Paul Agle gave the historical context to climate change in his speech, saying that climate change over a long period is normal, it is the fast rate of change caused by humans that is bad. Agle said humans have adapted to cold weather, having evolved during the last ice age, and the sudden shift to a warmer climate will be catastrophic. President of the College Demo crats Alex Ehrenberg, spoke about how he was frustrated with the lack of action people are taking against climate change. “The consequences of inaction are too high to sit around and do nothing,” Ehrenberg said. After the speeches, protesters marched around campus. Holding

signs with phrases like “It’s up to us,” or “Stop denying the Earth is dying” and chanting “No more oil, keep your carbon in the soil,” and “When the air we breathe is under attack, what do we do? Stand up fight back,” protesters attracted plenty of attention from onlookers. While most students, when asked, were in favor of the protest, a few students did not support the movement. One group walking by the march started playing the song “Disco Inferno” by The Trammps, specifically the lyrics, “Burn baby burn, burn that mother down.” Many students in support of the movement had simply not heard or seen anything about the protest on campus or online, despite the club advertising on Instagram, posting flyers around campus and having an attachment in one “Oswego Today” email. After the march, Brophy was satisfied with their efforts and the turnout, saying it was “pretty good,” and that more people showed up than expected. The Go Green club meets on Thursdays at 7 p.m. in Marano room 242.

Tomas Rodriguez Asst. News Editor trodriguez@oswegonian.com “Behind the Mask” is a WNYO podcast now also becoming a column on The Oswegonian that locates international students on campus and alumni living abroad and reports on what their experiences have been like overseas coping with COVID-19. Host and columnist Tomas Rodriguez can be reached with tips at 772-333-5501 and on Twitter @TomasFRoBeltran. At first, residents of Senegal were hesitant to wear their masks until the government threatened to penalize those who failed to wear their face covering. Throughout the pandemic, the nation has never been on lockdown, although they did have a curfew in place. Those restrictions forced SUNY Oswego student Baye Massene Diallo to defer his arrival here on campus in January of this year. “Since people didn’t believe in COVID, we had a true problem getting them to wear their mask,” Diallo said. At first, the country had around 10 COVID-19 cases per day, Diallo said.

As cases began to grow exponentially, the government put a fine in place for those who refused to follow the law. That amount equaled a $20 fine in U.S. dollars, although proportionally it compares to a $100 fine here in the U.S., he added. “I remember in March 2020 we stopped [going to] school for about two months,” Diallo said. At that time, schools, restaurants and others were forced to close down to stymie the spread of the virus nationwide. Citizens were not allowed to leave their homes between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., he said. A large portion of the population in Senegal is unemployed, so when they closed everything, it resulted in economic struggles for the country. During the early stages of the pandemic, public transportation experienced a shortage, resulting in less buses being able to drive less people into the city due to the newly-imposed social-distancing guidelines, Diallo said. That caused delays for many heading to work or school. In terms of education, public institutions were forced to bring their lectures to a hiatus during that time as they could not afford switching to remote learning, he said. An average of 500 students

are enrolled in the same class in a public institution. As a result, many were unable to enroll in classes for the fall. That complicated their enrollment for the following semester as these are interdependent in Senegal, Diallo explained. “So many people couldn’t be there on time, some people just didn’t have the job because they got fired since so many companies couldn’t really afford employment,” Diallo said. “That was really a disaster.” When Diallo was accepted at Oswego in September 2020, the borders were closed. Then, they suddenly opened up the borders only for the students. “It was quite weird to leave my family and come here,” Diallo said. In order to leave the country, Diallo needed a negative COVID-19 test. Only one facility nationwide was able to carry out COVID-19 testing for those exiting the country, he said. That test cost Diallo $100. Diallo said getting an appointment to obtain his visa in order to arrive in the U.S. was also complicated. Once he was able to board his flight to the U.S. Diallo said the airplane was nearly empty, but students were not allowed to travel with family.

Fort Ontario under national park consideration

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Image from Daily Nature Shot via Twitter Fort Ontario is under consideration to become a part of the National Park Service, the comment period began Sept. 1 and will end Nov. 1.

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WTOP 10, the student run, televisions station at SUNY Oswego, makes its return to studio this week. After a near two year hiatus, the WTOP 10 studio will be filled by students producing and running their own productions. Lily Clark, a returning member and vice president of human relations, said that being in the studio has made her college experience special and rewarding. “Being back at WTOP during run through week made my world feel normal again,” Clark said. “With no productions in the studio for the past two years, it was hard to feel like I was truly getting my college experience, and I missed being with a creative team every night.” “Run Through Week” is the colloquial term for the week before on-air production begins. This week is used for returning

members to refine and refresh their skills and to teach new members the skills necessary for live production. Chris Brewster, Director of Original Productions, said that run- through is a great opportunity for members both new and old. “Run-through Week is a great opportunity for everybody, new and old, to get the rust off before we go on live,” Brewster said. “It’s awesome to see everybody in the studio buzzing around like bumblebees.” WTOP 10 offers a place for broadcasting and mass communication students to come together and develop professional skills for after college careers and beyond. Brewster said that WTOP 10 gave him a place on campus to grow and learn with his peers. “To me, WTOP is one of my second families on campus,” Brewster said.

On Sept. 1, the National Park Service (NPS) began a special resource study of Fort Ontario in Oswego to determine if it should have national park status. The process of Fort Ontario becoming a national park began many years ago when Rep. John Katko introduced the Fort Ontario Study Act. The bill passed through the House of Representatives in January 2017 and was signed into law by former President Donald Trump in October 2018. “Since coming to Congress in 2015, putting Fort Ontario on the path to becoming a National Park has been among my top priorities,” Katko said in a press release. “I could not be more enthused that this bill is now law and our treasured landmark is on its way to being nationally recognized.” The purpose of the study, according to the NPS website, is to gather information about Fort Ontario before Congress can decide if it meets the criteria to become a national park. The criteria used includes significance, suitability, feasibility, and the need for NPS management. Public comment and community engagement in the study is

highly encouraged, according to the NPS website. “The comment period will be open from September 1, 2021, to November 1, 2021,” the website states. “Please send your thoughts, comments and information.” During this time, the public will be able to ask questions and give their opinions on the prospects of Fort Ontario becoming a national park. They are also encouraged to send in any materials related to Fort Ontario, including photos, diaries and letters. “Central New Yorkers will be able to weigh in on the prospect of Fort Ontario becoming a National Park and contribute any materials they may have to support its candidacy,” Kakto said. “Fort Ontario truly is a remarkable landmark that ought to be nationally recognized. I hope everyone will do their part to support this site’s bid to become a National Park.” Fort Ontario was built in 1755 to defend the British during the French and Indian War and has had over two centuries of use, the most recent being emergency housing for European World War II refugees in the 1940s. “This site is truly deserving of national recognition,” Katko said. “Fort Ontario was involved in nearly every American war … and Safe Haven served as the only Emergency Refugee Camp during WWII, pro-

viding shelter to over 980 refugees fleeing the Holocaust. I was honored to introduce and pass through the House this bipartisan measure, but it would not have been possible without the incredible support of the Oswego community.” City of Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow shared Katko’s enthusiasm for the study and said he is hoping it will elevate the city’s economy by bringing more visitors to the Oswego area. “The passage of this legislation allows the Oswego community more opportunity to promote our historical assets and use those assets to boost local tourism, promote our community and share the unique history within the City of Oswego,” Barlow said. Along with submitting questions, concerns and materials to the NPS during the Sept. 1 through Nov. 1 public comment period, community members are also welcome to join virtual informational meetings. The meetings are “a short informational presentation … and will be followed by time for questions related to the study and process,” according to the NPS website. The first meeting was held virtually on Sept. 15 with the next scheduled for Oct. 6 at 6:30 p.m. via WebEx or by phone and will present the same information given at the first. The link to the meeting can be found on the NPS website.

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Photo via Oswego.edu The “Mounments” exhibition will be projected on a singular tree near Penfield library, not in three different locations on campus.

Kailee Montross Photo Director kmontross@oswegonian.com Last Wednesday, SUNY Oswego’s Artswego presented an Artist Talk. The event introduced visiting artist Craig Walsh, creator of “Monuments”, the art installation on display in Hewitt Quad. Walsh discussed some of his past projections that shaped who he is as an artist today. He talked about how his series of work focuses less on the object or subject of the piece but more about the space the projection is being presented on and the environment surrounding it. Walsh has spent nearly 25 years working with altering the perception of an environment. In 2001 Walsh started experimenting with projections on objects in Vietnam. The first installation he showed utilized the ground floor of a building across from a restaurant that sold live fish. Walsh used a rear projection system and experimented with materials from the local market to create a semitranslucent projection screen. In the installation, the foyer of the building began filling up with water. Large fish appeared and swam around the windows and doors of the building. He discussed how he came up with the idea of containing water in a building as buildings are usually designed to keep water out. “I guess I was really interested from an architectural perspective is just to disrupt the function of architecture,” Walsh

said. “This idea that architecture is designed to keep water out, is to transform it into a vessel to contain water instead and also to house other species.” The overall “Monuments” project started with black and white slide projections onto painted surfaces. While experimenting with this type of medium Walsh discovered that trees have a similar fundamental form to the human head. Walsh’s goal is to build these portraits into the natural environment to give a deeper perspective to both. The concept of the “Monuments” project has evolved over the years changing with each new community it covers. However, the main focus stays the same: To honor everyday individuals who make a difference in the community they live in. He primarily focuses on those who were not previously recognized for their efforts in their respective communities. The most important aspects of his installations is the close collaboration with the community and the local environment. The use of temporary installations is that the art can be seen and honor individuals who normally would not be recognized for their accomplishments. Each project is unique as the environment and people change. Oswego’s “Monuments” feature moving images of Oswego County’s Dr. Jiancheng Huang, Kathryn Pagliaroli and Paul Stewart. Dr. Jiancheng Huang is the Director of Public Health who works in a team effort with

his staff to stop the spread of COVID-19. Kathryn Pagliaroli is a registered nurse who spends her free time giving back to the community through her church and the Renaissance program. Paul Stewart is a psychology professor at SUNY Oswego and the Director of the Renaissance program. Walsh discussed how Oswego’s “Monuments” project is his fourth remote location using a proxy to help complete set up and tear down of projectors. This presents a few fears with installing the work as seeing how the projections appear through the aperture of a camera is not always true to reality. Most people would want the projectors to be brighter in order to increase detail, but with this type of work you need the exposure of the subject to be darker and appear more as a sculpture rather than a projection. “Monuments” fell into the news earlier this week when it was reported that two of the three projectors used to display the images were vandalized. The projectors, which are reported to be worth around $25,000 each, were left unusable. The investigation is still ongoing. The remaining projector was moved to a tree in front of Penfield Library. A fence was put up around it to protect it. Originally the work consisted of three portraits on three separate trees. After the vandalization, Walsh altered the work to loop between the three individuals. Monuments will be on display every night from sundown to 10 p.m. until Oct. 10.

With college founder Edward Austin Sheldon’s 198th birthday on Oct. 4 and the 160th anniversary of the founding of SUNY Oswego, the college will launch Founder’s Weekend, kicking it off with a challenge from Al Roker. Roker, a notable SUNY Oswego alumni, is a weather television personality on NBC’s Today Show. He has been involved in various activities on campus throughout the years, from Rokerthon to teaching a broadcasting class. This year he is giving the Oswego community a new challenge to get 861 people to make a gift to the Fund for Oswego in 1861 minutes. If this is done, he will donate $50,000 to the college. The Fund for Oswego goes to help support student opportunities. This challenge began on Sept. 30 at 8 a.m. and ends on Oct. 1 at 3:01 p.m. Donations can be des-

ignated to support a department, program or special interest at the college or where donors believe the need is greatest. Donations can be made online, by calling 315-312-3003 or dropped off in person at 215 Sheldon Hall. Other events for Founders Weekend will include Green and Gold day on Oct. 1. Students and their families are encouraged to wear their favorite Oswego gear and head to the northwest lawn of the Marano Campus Center to be part of the annual Green and Gold Day campus photo. If you cannot make it to this event then students can share their photos on social media using #Oswegopride, or email alumni@oswego.edu. There will be the Hewitt Hall Groundbreaking event on Oct. 1 at 2:15 p.m. This will celebrate the start of the $80 million dollar renovation of Hewitt Hall, the new home for several programs in the School of Communication, Media and the Arts. More information about all of these events can be found at www.alumni.oswego.edu.

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William Rogers | The Oswegonian A SUNY Oswego student started a petition to get the college to put air conditioning in the residence halls to combat the overwhelming heat.

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Annika Wickham Chief Copy Editor awickham@oswegonian.com The National Broadcasting Society (NBS) held a meeting on Sept. 28 in Marano Campus Center to discuss their plans for the upcoming academic year. The meeting was hosted by President Skye Hosford and Vice President Dylan Doerzbacher. They went over how this semester will be different due to the fact that there will be no National Convention this year. Last year’s convention was held over Zoom for the first time. In previous years, it was in various cities across the country, with the 2020 convention in California. That convention focused on connecting students with professionals in their field, including editors and writers who worked with Disney and on the reality show Survivor, Doerzbacher said. The purpose was to help students find what direction they wanted to go with their degree. The conventions were similar to the Media Summit that SUNY Oswego hosts, according to Hos-

ford, where students could go to presentations by professionals in the field they are interested in and ask questions. After the questionnaires, it was similar to “round robin or speed dating” with the presenters, Hosford said, so students were able to have one-on-one time with people already in the field. Because there is no convention scheduled for 2022, NBS is finding ways to use their budget, which is usually used for travel when the organization goes to in-person events. Hosford said they are hoping to use the extra funds to pay for students’ memberships, which must be paid by everyone in the society. The NBS is also planning other events in place of the convention, including résumé workshops and meetings with professionals from Syracuse. In the next NBS meeting, Hosford and Doerzbacher hope to discuss how membership works within the society and go over potential fees. The date and time of the meeting is not confirmed. Questions can be directed to Hosford at shosford@oswego.edu.

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Tomas Roderiguez Assistant News Editor troderiguez@oswegonian.com A petition launched online by a SUNY Oswego student calling for the school to install air conditioning units in most of its residence halls could soon see its verdict. “For a while now since I moved in as a freshman, I’ve heard lots of complaints about heat in all the buildings and specific dorm halls as well,” Melanie Mendez said, the SUNY Oswego student who is spearheading an online petition calling for the school to renovate its air conditioning units in most residence halls. When she started at SUNY Oswego, Mendez lived in Johnson Hall, which did have air conditioning systems put in place. She currently lives in Hart Hall. Mendez first reached out to Hart Hall Residence Hall Director Lexi Booth for guidance as well as asking other students across campus about their experiences. Residence Life and Housing’s responses to students’ petitions were “the buildings are too old”

or “there’s nothing that can be done,” according to Mendez. “There wasn’t really much effort put into place into giving the students a better living condition,” Mendez said. “It was kind of concerning.” The petition has earned just over 1,000 signatures online and got the attention from the vice president of Residence Life and Housing. “My goal originally was to get at least 100 signatures from just the students alone,” Mendez said. “It actually went out of my own hands and I got way more [signatures] than I expected.” Mendez said when she spoke to the vice president of Residence Life and Housing he was “very understanding and concerned about what we students were going through.” Mendez said Residence Life and Housing has launched a survey to hear students’ comments and concerns regarding the possibility of adding air conditioning units across its residence halls. “From the petition, students did vocalize their issues with housing, and they said that it’s crazy that you can have at

least five fans in the room and it would just circulate hot air,” Mendez said. “The windows don’t open up very much, kids are waking up sweating, some kids with medical conditions have to go out and sit in their cars to get some type of air.” Mendez said it was a safety hazard due to it affecting students’ health as well as the way they were able to study and their ability to focus. “It was just interfering with a lot of physical activities and also mental because it affected sleep and we need to sleep in order to focus in class,” Mendez said. “The concerns were vocalized on the petition.” In some cases, the heat caused nose bleeds for students, Mendez said. “After I went through the experience myself, I just woke up one morning and I was like ‘this is enough,’” she said. Mendez is currently meeting with school officials to discuss ways to install new air conditioning units in residence halls as well as other potential alternatives. The Oswegonian has reached out to Residence Life and Housing for comment but has not yet received a response.

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FRIDAY, Oct 1, 2021

How do you feel about the mask mandate’s extension?

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It is a little bit frustrating to have an extension of the mask mandate considering the vaccination rate for students on campus is about 98%. However, I understand that COVID-19 is still a potential problem for on-campus life and a piece of cloth on my face is a small price to pay for in-person classes and the safety of others. When it comes to a disease, I would definitely prefer to go to a school that has protocols in place versus one that does not. Though, I hope soon we are all able to go mask-free.

I think that an extension of a mask mandate is important to keep us all safe and in classes. It is vital that we continue to have classes in person and if that means we have to wear masks then we should. However, most people are not wearing masks to bars, parties, grocery stores or anywhere in public, so is wearing a mask in class when you are six feet apart effective to keep everyone on campus safe if they do not wear masks when they are off campus? We know the delta variant is more contagious and having the vaccine still runs the risk of contracting COVID-19, so wearing our masks is vital to keep our community safe.

I agree with the mask mandate’s extension because wearing masks is a minor inconvenience that prevents a major problem. the delta variant is still a risk for people who are vaccinated and I do not want to miss out on my time at college because of COVID-19 especially when it is preventable. Not only that, but I also do not want to give COVID-19 to my loved ones. Ii have little siblings that are still unvaccinated and if wearing masks keeps them safe then I am all for it. Plus, wearingmasks can help stop the spread of all germs like the common cold or flu.

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From my seat: The Editor-in-Chief’s Column Do not waste any semesters, find what makes you happy College is tough, but it is worth the struggle to find your place

Brandon Ladd Editor-in-Chief bladd@oswegonian.com I found a way to get lost in the woods today and I was actually quite fine with it; it is the most enjoyable time of the year here in Oswego. I got to spend some extra time immersed in it as I frantically tried to find the main trail to make it back to my car in time to make my 3 p.m. radio show. This is a powerful metaphor to me and an important one for students here at SUNY Oswego to consider during their time at the university this fall. Enjoy the moments given to you despite the stress that you will have to endure. Finding a balance between the two will make the difference between an enjoyable semester and a wasted one. You only get eight semesters here, there is no reason to waste one. Back to the woods, I was crossing over a muddy patch and thought about some of the metaphorical mud that I have had to overcome here at SUNY Oswego in order to make each semester enjoyable. The first thought that came to mind was the fall semester of 2020, the seThe independent student newspaper of Oswego State since 1935 mester that was weighed down by COVID-19 the most. I had to make the most of nature here in Oswego in orWe want your thoughts on our coverage, campus and local issues, or any- der to make the fall semester worthwhile without the usual thing regarding the Oswego State community. social atmosphere that comes with the community or the Email all letters as Word attachments to opinion@oswegonian.com or mail many sporting events that I submissions to 139A Campus Center, Oswego N.Y. 13126 usually would frequent on the weekends. I was not afraid to

get lost a bit. I spent weekend afternoons fishing the Oswego and Salmon Rivers. I also would go to Fair Haven State Park to see the sunset and try to catch largemouth bass that creep out of Lake Ontario. The sunset did not disappear with COVID-19, so I tried to chase after as many as I possibly could. I also think of the first semester that I was introduced to live sports coverage and sports writing here. That was fall of 2019 and I was able to finally cover the sports that had peaked my interest my freshmen year. Suddenly, enjoyment of Friday and Saturday evenings were spent in the Marano Campus Center with a pair of gray slacks and a colorful tie. I had to find a balance between the stress and enjoyment of it. The smile on my face when I walked to my car in four degree weather and a swift snowfall accumulating on the ground

was all I needed to know I was enjoying my time. So, students, find what can make this semester the best it can be for you. Join a new club, text someone you would not have before or watch the sunset creep towards the lake during the evening. Find the one spot that is yours and you are suddenly mentally centered at everytime you step foot on it. Freshman year, I used to go to the observatory lounge of the Shineman building on campus to do work while I watched the waves of the lake. Whenever I was there, I had focus. Find out what mug night at The Ferris Wheel is all about or discover what the flavor of the week is for ice cream at Byrne Dairy. That is my challenge for you. I just had to get lost in the woods again to realize what my advice would be this week. Be willing to find your spot during this beautiful fall weather.

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Abortion Biden administration an embarrassment We must bans only Biden is destroying all good Trump achieved at home and abroad stop climate hurt women change Jake Johnson Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com

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Ashley Scott Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com It did not take long for a legal battle to surface about the controversial Texas abortion law which bans abortions when a fetal heartbeat can be detected, about six weeks into a pregnancy. Oscar Stilley, a disbarred Arkansas lawyer, sued Dr. Alan Briad, an OB-GYN based in San Antonio. According to the Guardian, “He [Briad] felt morally obliged to perform the procedure” due to his years working with women who could not afford to have kids, were raped or had a pregnancy that just did not fit in their lives at that moment. Working since 1972, one year before Roe vs. Wade was decided, he saw three young girls die as a result of illegal abortions. It is impossible to enforce doctors not to perform an abortion when throughout their careers they see numerous cases of women dying because they received an unsafe and unsanitary abortion. The answer is clear, but lawmakers in Texas are trying to make that answer for women disappear. Stilly has his own history of immoral practices. He was convicted of tax evasion years ago and is known to be an avid anti-tax advocate.

The answer is clear, but lawmakers in Texas are trying to make that answer for women disappear. “At different times, he sued former governor Mike Huckabee (R), the state treasurer, the finance director and school leaders,” said Ann E. Marimow, in an article for the Washington Post. Stilley, clearly, has a history of suing people, the merit of such cases is questionable. Interestingly, this Texas abortion law is enforced by private individuals, not the government. So, anyone in any state can sue a Texas doctor for performing an illegal abortion. Because of this clause, it is clear that the health and safety of women is not a priority of Texas lawmakers. A man in Alaska, for example, can sue a doctor in Texas without knowing the woman’s situation or why she chose to have an abortion. According to the Washington Post, “Stilley says he is not personally opposed to abortion. He has no ties to the doctor he’s sued or the patient who got an early abortion.” His motivations were to challenge the legality of the abortion ban and monetary gains. This lawsuit is merely political and has nothing to do with the doctor nor the patient in question. Whether it is a morally corrupt individual like Stilley or men in suits making these ridiculous laws, women are the ones who suffer. The unconventional law invites this type of experimental lawsuit, and it will not be long before we see serious attempts to overturn Roe vs. Wade. Most women do not know they are pregnant at six weeks, so by the time she finds out it is already illegal to get an abortion. It will never make sense how a woman getting an abortion affects the life of anyone beside her and her partner. It is clear by this lawsuit, that the interest of women is completely disregarded. The doctor himself is not even that important; Stilley’s intent is to make a point about the law itself. The question of whether or not to get an abortion is one of the most difficult decisions a woman can make and the fact that men are using it to make political points is disgusting.

Joe Biden has been working in politics for over 40 years and his list of failures started before the Oval Office. Being a U.S. Senator from Delaware in 1979 is what started a long career in politics. When Biden was elected in 2020 he had major plans to take back the office from former President Trump and handle the COVID-19 pandemic. However, approval ratings have dipped from 69% down to 53.4%. Americans have lost faith in the rollout for vaccines after the first incident with the Johnson&Johnson vaccine which was shown to cause blood clots. It has since received a 94% protection approval the length of time it took to approve the Pfizer vaccine, and Moderna is still not approved or licensed by the Food and Drug Administration. The economy is at its worst since the Obama administration, which Biden was a part of, and unemployment is still sitting at an all time high. Just 235,000 jobs were added in the month of August. The numbers fell well short of the jobs added for both June and July, about 1 million a month. The handling of the vaccine, the pandemic and opening or, should I say lack of opening, back up our country. If the pandemic continues to roll on within this Biden administration, the chance of reelection hangs in the balance. Biden has also faltered with his

foreign policies, looking weak to Russia and North Korea, locations that Trump showed to have power within and a good relationship with both leaders. The recent controversy in Afghanistan really put Biden in trouble. The decision to pull out troops was something that presidents before had planned to do but never capitalized on. Something that Trump had planned on doing but the plan to do so never worked. To pull troops out of Afghanistan was long overdue, but it must be done in the correct way, and Biden did not do that. Biden left between 100 and 200 U.S. citizens in Afghanistan because they were being blocked by Taliban forces. He failed the thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. forces in the fight against terrorists and the Taliban. The administration has yet to make it clear how they are going to evacuate these humans. The tragic killing of 13 American service members in a suicide bombing at Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport is blood on Biden’s hands as thousands tried to flee following the Taliban takeover. Among them were 11 Marines, a Navy hospital corpsman and one Army soldier. Among them were mothers, fathers, daughters, sons and grandchildren. Every loved one said the same thing though, claiming “they loved this country and loved their job, they would not go back on their decisions.” Biden also abandoned thousands of high-tech military weapons for the Taliban to have. To Afghan forces in this year alone the

United States provided $3 billion worth of equipment. The U.S. gave over 600,000 infantry weapons to Afghans. Between 2003 and 2016, the U.S. purchased and provided 75,898 vehicles and 208 aircraft, to the Afghan army and security forces, according to a Government Accountability Office report. Most of these are now believed to be in the hands of Taliban forces. This comes after images of the Taliban having a parade with U.S. tanks, personal carriers and Blackhawk helicopters. Our communication equipment, shotguns, night vision goggles and grenade launchers are all in the hands of terrorists. The Taliban had United States weapons and the country, Biden’s response, was a drone strike. A drone strike that was targeted at the wrong car and ended up killing 10 people, seven of them children and the vehicle targeted was not a threat associated with ISIS-K. Biden’s poor handling took American lives and that is something he can never get back. As the midterm elections draw closer and time dwindles for this administration, these last few failures have their ratings below both former President Barack Obama and George W. Bush. This not only could affect the current administration but the races across the country in the Senate and House of Representatives. Could these failures cause a one term president, or will Biden begin a turnaround for the country and stay through both terms? That question will be answered in the next two years and will decide the fate of this administration.

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Alex Ehrenberg Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com It is clear to anyone on this planet that global warming is real, and we as a society have to address it head on. Wildfires are ripping across the west, devastating wildlife and threatening some of the largest trees in the world in Redwood National Park. Hurricanes, like Ida, loom over our coasts flooding our streets and leveling neighborhoods. If we fail to act, we could risk global devastation. The time to take action was yesterday, and it shows. Global temperatures are rising, and they will likely continue to do so. Our addiction to fossil fuels has left our world dying. Now is the time to hold the assailant accountable. Only 100 companies account for over 70% of greenhouse gas emissions today. One-hundred. The problem? Those 100 companies have created a pay-off system by donating money to friendly politicians so that they do not have to suffer the consequences. It cannot go without mention that most of the burden of climate change falls onto black, indigenous, Latino, people of color and the poor. For example, some neighborhoods in the Bronx have asthma rates as high as 20% among children. The pollution that our society tolerates is beginning to make us sick, or worse, kill us.

It cannot go without mention that most burden of cliAmerica’s hatred for immigrants is disgusting ofmatethechange falls onto Pictures of Haitian immigrants proves backwards thinking Black, indigienous, La tino, people of color Eurokah Sejour Why is the visibly terrible treatment one. That same courage that it took to leave their home country and families, of immigrants so polarizing? Staff Writer and the poor. When did looking for survival is the same tenacity they use to clean opinion@oswegonian.com

America does not stand as the pillar of land of the free and home of the brave, but instead the place with opportunity where people look to exchange their blood, sweat and tears for the crumbs of a decent life. It does not come as a surprise that Haitian immigrants were next on the list and it might as well be said that they will not be the last. Looking at those pictures of border patrol officers chasing migrants on horseback, regardless of whatever excuses that people are looking to make, is disturbing to say the least. The fact that human beings needed to be wrangled together by people on horses with lassoes is animalistic. In one video circulating, a border patrol officer can be seen hurling insults at migrants telling them “you use your women! This is why your country is sh*t because you use your women!” It is simple, the humanity is just not there. Garcelle Beauvais, an actress and presenter of Haitian heritage, said that seeing the pictures was as if she was watching a slave movie happen in 2021. At this point, it is beginning to register as complete and utter stupidity when people act as if they cannot be empathetic to someone else’s situation. There always seems to be an ease with criminalizing black and brown immigrants. People who are anti-immigrant tend to act as if they are incapable of walking in someone else’s shoes but it is not true, it is just easier to view them foreigners, aliens and labeling the situation as trying “to control the invasion,” as stated by Hugo Gurdon of the Washington Examiner, because then they get to sleep a bit better at night with their dirty conscience.

and attempting to seek asylum become criminal? Something that is often omitted in this topic is asking how some of the people who were deported back to Haiti are going to cope after having left and fled to Chile, Brazil, Panama and other Latin countries for years trying to look for opportunities. Though I can understand that there were a lot of migrants, the situation did not warrant the treatment they received. Whether it is Haitians today, Asian people tomorrow and people of hispanic descent the day before, the perception of migrants of color as invaders or a caravan of inferior beings will continue because this is the ideology in which this country is founded upon. Unless, of course, it benefits them. It is beyond preposterous for people to continue to promote the idea that when immigrants come here they are somehow taking anything from any-

the bathrooms and do the peasant jobs that they find beneath them in order to provide for their families and give their children a better tomorrow. Let’s be honest, America only likes people of different backgrounds when they get to go and visit them in their “sh*thole countries” to examine and take pictures of them like zoo animals. It is like going to Africa to see the wild elephants and feed them. They only like it when they are the one’s in the front seat, with the bag of peanuts saying “aren’t you a good boy.” Only then is it okay to feed the wild bastardous animals. Former President Donald Trump was only saying what half of the country was already thinking. And until that changes and people like Mitch McConnell and people who share those views start to recognize the humanity in others who look different and have less than they do, then things will start to change.

Image from @bibi_sosa42 on Twitter Haitian immigrants flee from American border patrol agents using lassos on horseback.

There is legislation out there seeking to correct these injustices and right the ship. The Green New Deal, for example, is a bold set of goals that would curb the emissions of the United States, create jobs, increase quality of life, and improve our infrastructure all at the same time. It is a set of ideas, not one big law, designed to get us thinking about how to prevent climate catastrophe. It is purposefully vague to allow adjustments as time goes on and as our needs as a nation change. Some politicians say that this plan is too bold and too expensive. What they fail to realize is that climate change is far more expensive. What costs us several trillion dollars to address now could cost us tens or hundreds of trillions dollars if we kick the can down the road. This past week was Climate Week, when we were supposed to reflect about our own personal impact on climate change, educate ourselves on what can be done to improve the state of our climate and take action to pressure our leaders to pass laws that will protect us all. Climate change is an existential threat, it can not be fixed overnight or by just one person. We need each and every voice to be heard in this fight. Write your congressperson, email your legislators, call the governor. Do what you have to do in order to remind our leaders that they work for us, not the companies that pollute our lakes and streams and melt our ice caps. It is not a fight that can be won easily but it can be won. So, grab a shovel and let’s get to work!

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B B33 SPORTS Women’s soccer wins at Keuka, sights on Buffalo State THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Oct. 1, 2021

With 4 wins on the season, McGrane and his team are in good shape Logan Stolberg Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com

Benjamin Diamond Asst. Sports Editor sports@oswegonian.com Oswego State men’s tennis has gotten off to a hot 2-0 start this fall, as they are undefeated in doubles matches in both of their meets this season. Unfortunately, they have struggled a bit in singles play. But, if they can continue their dominance in doubles matches, they will have sustained success for the rest of the season. Players like Austin Davis and Justin Schwab have led the Lakers, winning matches in both single and doubles. I believe they will have ongoing success playing in both singles and doubles due to having won their previous matches easily. Oswego State field hockey has been on a roll, starting their season 6-2, with every win so far being a shutout. They are also outscoring their opponents 42-7, which if they keep up, will lead to a lot of future success that could result in a deep playoff run. They consistently keep the pressure on their opponents, out shooting them 262-73, which goes along with their scoring advantage. The ability to keep their opponent on the defensive with high offensive pressure is the biggest reason for their success thus far. Goalkeeper Erica Scheblein has been a brick wall whenever her opponents manage to get the ball into Oswego territory. Scheblein has 30 saves so far this season and has produced the six shutout victories for the Lakers. Her job has been made easier by the offense keeping the ball away from her. Her strong goaltending ability is going to be very important for the Lakers as the season continues. If she can keep it up the team’s success will too.

The Oswego State women’s soccer team is performing well at a record of 4-2. Coach Brian McGrane has been the Oswego women’s soccer team head coach since 2007. McGrane already this season has a positive outlook on the season and believes at the end of the season that his team has a chance at making their first SUNYAC appearance since 2016. “We have great team chemistry, “McGrane said. “And we have some good, really talented young players, so I think that they are making a big impact. The chemistry on the team is a big factor on why we were successful in 2016, so it’s the same types of things out of this team.” Throughout his years of coaching, McGrane attributes his fellow coaches and upperclassmen players as a large reason the team is meshing so well every season. “Staff is a big part of it,” McGrane said. “Staff come and go, so I think having staff that’s been here for three, four, five years I think has been a plus. I think the leadership within the players has been a big thing as well. If team chemistry is bad, then it is going to be a tough season. With our team chemistry especially this season with our staff being really good.” McGrane is very excited to go through the rest of the season especially after not having last year. “Relatively we did not do anything for a whole year, I think that the attitude and mentality of the younger players has been strong so far,” McGrane said. “We realistically have two freshman classes, our actual freshman and then our sophomores. Their ability to come in and make an immediate impact has been great.” Even though McGrane has been impressed with this season so far, he believes his team has a lot of improving to do. “One area we can improve on is just in the attacking third,” McGrane said. “We have scored goals, but I think we can be a little bit more efficient in scoring goals.” Throughout the beginning of

William Rogers | The Oswegonian Liz Myers dribbling past SUNY Potsdam players in Oswego State’s 1-0 victory on Saturday Sept. 25 At the Oswego State Turf Stadium.

the season so far, McGrane has been very surprised about how well his team has been keeping opponents away from their goal. “One area that I think we have done really well in is our team defending,” McGrane said. “We have a lot of young players in all those positions. I think we have done a very nice job of keeping teams at bay and defending as a team.” Senior forward Liz Myers is one player that McGrane has been impressed with in their four victories this season. Overcoming injury being a strong factor in that. “She had a great sophomore year that was cut short due to an ACL injury,” McGrane said. “For her to be a year removed from soccer and then an extra year with an ACL, I think she has been an unbelievable leader and her play on the field speaks for itself.” Another player McGrane has been proud of is senior Grasia Madden, who had a goal in Tuesday’s win over Keuka College. “She has been awesome for

us so far,” McGrane said. “Both Madden and Myers as our captains have been really good.” Madden has been on the women’s soccer team for four years, and she is fond of one of her favorite moments while being on the team. “One of my favorite moments while on this team was last weekend when we beat Potsdam in overtime,” Madden said. “It was just really exciting because it was such a hard-fought game and then coming through with the win at the end was really exciting, and starting off SUNYAC play. After her Oswego State playing days are done, Madden aspires to attain an MBA degree along with continuing her love of soccer. “It’s going to be sad to leave,” Madden said. “After this I am hoping to either stay and do my MBA and then play another season or I might go right into the workforce and go into business. I will probably keep playing on my own time after my final season is over because I love it so much.”

Meanwhile, freshman Emma Rechtorovic is a newcomer on this team, and she has already noticed the difference between her high school compared to her college team. “I think really the only big difference that I see is that it is just a new group of girls,” Rechtorovic said. “Everyone on my high school team had played together since elementary school but otherwise, it’s not much of a difference.” Rechtorovic hopes that by the end of her first season on the team she can maintain a strong mentality as a young player. “I want to start playing with more confidence,” Rechtorovic said. “I am a freshman on the team, so I am nervous, so I want to be more confident.” The Oswego women’s soccer team is looking to continue their winning ways this season. With a lot of build up for the Lakers return to the field, they hold a solid record along with a good core of young players. The team will host Buffalo State on Oct. 1 and SUNY Fredonia on Oct. 2.

ACHA Laker club hockey hosts URI this weekend, seeking first win

Howard, Nies and Cardi reflect on the long road back to hockey, optmistic about the team Jack Perdek Sports Editor jperdek@theoswegonian.com Last weekend was the first dose of American Collegiate Athletic Conference (ACHA) action for Lakers club hockey, starting their season after a year away from the ice. In a two day homestand against Rochester Institute of Technology and Niagara University last weekend, the team was handed two defeats to start the season. Players and coaches on the team said these games were points of improvement in their long six month season. Head coach of the Lakers Travis Hyde said he saw some good things and some things to fix from last weekend. “I loved the energy and work ethic throughout the whole weekend,” Hyde said. “But we took some shifts off at times that ended up costing us in the end, something that has been a focus for us this week. As well, it was great to see production from some freshman [and] guys in the lower part of the lineup.” Hyde said that his team had a little too much excitement going into their game against Niagara University, considering that the Lakers lost a heartbreaking semifinal playoff game against them in 2019 ending in a score of 4-3. “The game against Niagara was much of what we expected, fast, physical and high emotion,” Hyde said. “I think it was great for the team to see purple in their eyes again and in all reality, we played far away from our best game against them and I expect our meeting with them in late January may see a different outcome.” There is a different level of

competitive nature between both of these teams every time they meet. For senior Chase Nies, this was just a trial run of where this team needs to be and what they hope to accomplish. The center, from Plano, Texas, attributed the team’s strongest quality as a surplus of speed that makes up for their size on the ice. “The past seasons I have been on the team our size has been smaller,” Nies said. “But I think our speed makes up for it, especially when we play the bigger teams like RIT, Canisius and Niagara. If we use it to our advantage we will definitely prosper.” After a 6-3 defeat, the Lakers are hoping to bounce back with another two home games versus University of Rhode Island (URI) on Oct. 1 and Oct. 2. In preparation for the games, Nies and his teammates are taking on the “take-noprisoners” mentality. Despite the results of the opening weekend, he is focused on being competitive against every team. “I think with the 24 games we have left this season, there really is not anyone that we cannot go toe to toe with,” Nies said. “Especially when it comes to league games, playing non league games will prepare us for a playoff run.” The 2021 season is a gift to the Lakers and they are certainly thankful for the opportunity to compete again this year. With all of this time off heading into the season, senior Andrew Cardi stressed how important it is for him to be hockey ready. “It is about getting back into game shape,” Cardi said. “I told Nies in our locker room that I am very thankful to be playing again especially with this past year.” An added perk to playing col-

Alexis Fragapane | The Oswegonian Forward Anthony Robinson handles the puck in the Lakers club hockey 6-3 loss against Niagara University on Sept. 25.

lege hockey is the fans that come along to watch games during the season. This was something Cardi is also thankful to have back. “We had a lot of people come out and watch us last weekend,” Cardi said. “I am hoping for an even bigger turnout this weekend against URI.” In their 2021 debut weekend, the Lakers were playing their older and younger guys as the weekend progressed. To get them some experience, Hyde started a line of rookies to face off against Niagara University last Saturday. He was optimistic about what they can do as well as the future of his upperclassmen players. “It was great to see production from some freshmen and lower part of the lineup,” Hyde said. “Our top guys had a tough weekend, so when they get hot, look out.” Making sure the overall depth of

the team is improving is a key focus for Oswego State. Cardi said that in time the rookies will make a huge leap and make this team better. “They look good,” Cardi said. “I think it is going to take them some time to get adjusted to college hockey, but it will be a quick turnaround for them.” Improving is the best the team can ask for going forward, as they get better they will have to do it on the road in their seven road trips this season. For Cardi and Nies, they have their eyes set on some of their favorite matchups. “The Villanova trip that we have planned in November,” Cardi said. “I have some family over there and we have never played them before so I think it will be fun.” Nies is excited to build camaraderie on the road with a trip to Ohio in late October. “I am most excited for Kent

State,” Nies said. “They get a good amount of fans, we have had some really good games with them and I enjoy playing against them.” For now, the Lakers club hockey team would like to head into that Kent State trip with a couple victories under their belt. In preparation to hosting URI this weekend, Hyde is looking forward to turning last weekend’s losses as room for growth down their next stretch of games. “I preach that mistakes happen, we are not robots,” Hyde said. “And we let the level of excitement get to us a bit this past weekend. However, It was a learning experience for a lot of guys that I love has happened so early in the season. Our eyes are for sure on this weekend against URI, as it will be their first two games of the season.”

Shore Report

* - Indicates NEWHL Standings #- seed clinched x- playoffs clinched e- eliminated

SUNYAC Standings

Men’s Soccer Oneonta Cortland New Paltz Oswego State Buffalo State Plattsburgh

Brockport Fredonia Geneseo Potsdam

Women’s Soccer Geneseo Plattsburgh Brockport Fredonia Cortland Oswego State Oneonta

Buffalo State

New Paltz Potsdam

Field Hockey

Points 6 6 6 4 3 1 0 0 0 0

Overall 6-0-1 8-1-1 7-2-0 2-2-4 7-1-0 3-4-1 4-3-1 5-4-0 3-4-2 2-5-2

Conference 2-0-0 2-0-0 2-0-0 1-0-1 1-0-0 0-1-1 0-2-0 0-1-0 0-2-0 0-2-0

Overall 7-2-0 5-1-2 4-3-2 6-2-1 3-4-1 4-2-0 0-6-1 2-7-0 2-4-1 4-4-0

Conference 2-0-0 2-0-0 1-0-1 1-0-0 1-1-0 1-1-0 0-1-1 0-1-1 0-2-0 0-2-0

Points 6 6 4 3 3 3 1 0 0 0

Overall

Conference

Streak

Cortland

9-0

2-0

New Paltz

6-2

1-0

Oswego State

6-3

1-0

Oneonta

2-5

1-1

Brockport

5-4

0-1

Geneseo Morrisville

4-4

0-1

3-5

0-2

Overall 11-2 7-7 6-7 6-8 3-10 6-7 7-7

Conference

Streak W6 L1 W1 L1 L1 W1 W1

Women's Volleyball Cortland New Paltz Geneseo Fredonia Oneonta Buffalo State Plattsburgh Brockport Oswego State Potsdam

3-0 3-0 1-0 2-1 2-1 1-2 1-2 0-1

9-4 6-8 4-6

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1 1 ONE: 0-6-1 (0-1-1) BPT: 4-2-2 (1-0-1)

GEN: 3-4 (0-1) COR: 8-0 (2-0)

To start the season, Oswego State field hockey is 6-2. In their 6 wins, they have shut out their opponents 6 times. Goalkeeper Erica Scheblein has allowed 7 goals in 8 total games, but only two of them have other teams actually scored. She has 30 saves in total with a GAA of 0.87 and a save percentage of 0.811.

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Wednesday, Sept. 29

6-3 Davis: 6-4. 6-1 Schwab: 6-3. 6-4 Bannochie: 6-1, 6-1

UTI:

Whitehouse: 1 goal, 7 shots Files: 1 goal, 4 shots Jedreicich: 1 goal, 2 shots

Cegielski: 6-3. 7-5 Danahy: 6-4, 6-0 Anthony: 6-4, 6-2

OSW:

Mastracco: 1 goal, 4 shots Pagliaroli: 1 goal, 1 shot Simzer: 1 goal, 1 shot

OSW: SJF:

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Women’s Soccer

1-8

2-1

Thursday, Sept. 30

Tuesday, Sept. 28

UTI:

Willis: W 7-5, 6-1

1 goal, 3 shots OSW: Madden: Marinaro: 1 goal, 1 shot

OSW:

Singles: Wilson: W 6-2, 6-1 DuPont: W 6-4, 6-2 Dimitrakopoulou: W 6-1, 6-0

KEU:

Garbacz: 1 goal, 2 shots Fuller: 1 assist, 1 shot

Upcoming Events Field Hockey Saturday, Oct. 2

Men’s Soccer Friday, Oct.1

4:00 p.m.

4:00 p.m

NPZ 5-6 (1-0) OSW: 6-6 (0-1)

Women’s Soccer Friday, Oct. 1

OSW: 1-2-3 (0-0) BUF: 3-3-0(0-0)

Volleyball Friday, Oct. 1

@ 4:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

OSW: 2-1-0 (0-0) BUF: 3-1-2 (0-0)

GEN: 4-2-0 (0-0) OSW: 3-1-2 (0-0)

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Men’s Soccer 2 6 FRE: 5-3 (0-1-0) BUF: 7-1 (1-0-0)

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In the Oswego Invite at Oswego Country Club, the Oswego State golf team finished in 2nd and 5th. Oswego State’s first team shot a 316 en route to the second place finish, while the second team shot a 335 landing them in 5th. Max Mastrogiacomo shot a team best 75 on Sunday to move him up 14 spots to finish third overall.

Kaitlyn Mastracco

Justin Schwab

Field Hockey Junior | Rome, New York

Men’s Tennis Junior | Cohocton, New York

Mastracco added three more goals and an assist to her season total in a pair of Laker shutout wins during the week. Against Morrisville, the junior defender recorded her fourth two-goal game of the season in a 5-0 victory. On Friday against Elmira, she added a goal and an assist as the Lakers won 4-0 to improve to 6-2. The Rome native is currently tied for the conference lead in goals with 10 on the season.

. Schwab was one of three Lakers to win in both singles and doubles action on Sunday in the team’s 6-3 win over St. John Fisher. The freshman paired with classmate Ethan Bannochie to win 8-4 at Second Doubles. In Third Singles, the Cohocton native prevailed with scores of 6-3, 6-4. On the season, Schwab is 2-0 in both singles and doubles as Oswego remains unbeaten at 2-0.

Oswego State women’s soccer beat Keuka College by a score of 2-1, moving their record up to 4-2. They were led by a first half goal by Sara Marinaro who tied the game at 1, then a late penalty kick goal in the 83rd minute by Graisa Madden gave them the decisive 2-1 lead. That was Madden’s 3rd goal of the season and Sara Marinaro’s 1st.

In a closely contested game versus SUNY Potsdam, Oswego State men’s soccer was able to come away with the 1-0 win. The only goal of the game was scored by Chris Smith in the 88th minute of the game. That goal was Smith’s first of the season, he was assisted by Omar Espinoza and Nikola Kovacevic. Those assists were both their firsts of the season.

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SPORTS B5 Oswego State men’s soccer to go on second road trip in two weeks THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Oct. 1, 2021

Munski and Rivera break down urgency of weekend games at SUNY Fredonia and Buffalo State Alexander Abramovich Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com

After a 1-2-3 start to the 2021 season, the Oswego State men’s soccer team picked up four massive points this past weekend with a 1-1 draw against Plattsburgh State on Sept. 24 and a 1-0 victory over SUNY Potsdam on Sept. 25. Led by great goaltending and a rock-solid defense, the Lakers have plenty to be proud of after their matches. Freshman midfielder Derek Rivera, from East Rockaway, New York, believes that the team’s performance over the weekend was a step in the right direction. “It was very important that we got the tie for one point, but that win was well needed,” Rivera said. “It sets a tone for the rest of the season.” The Lakers are on a roll and look to keep riding on their recent success. Junior defenseman Caleb Munski, from Liverpool, New York, thinks that the Lakers are close to reaching their peak potential heading into this weekend. “I think we’re getting there. There’s a lot of new faces on the team, obviously with the COVID year, but there’s also a lot of returning talent,” Munski said. “I don’t think we’re at our best point yet, but we’re on the cusp of it.” As Munski mentioned, there are many new faces on the team this season, which can make it difficult for players to mesh together and stay on the same page. After a poor start, the Lakers are in a groove and head coach Dan Kane believes that his team has grown substantially since the beginning of this season. “It’s crazy, the growth has been tremendous. Not all a straight line, we’ve had some ups and downs this season,” Kane said. “I will say we are playing, by far, our best soccer right now and the guys have a great mindset.” Goalie Brian Terra had himself a fantastic weekend as he stopped 10 of 11 shot attempts. Terra also picked up his second win along with his third shutout of the season on Satur-

William Rogers | The Oswegonian Senior Caleb Munski bringing the ball out of the defensive zone, while looking for an open teammate, in Oswego State’s 1-1 tie hosting Utica College on Sept. 5.

day against SUNY Potsdam. The Lakers owe much of their recent success to the graduate student goalie. “Brian’s amazing. All three of our keepers, Finn Costello and Matt D’Arpino as well, they help him out in practice,” Munski said. “It’s nice to know he has our back in net, and we have his on the field.” The Lakers take on Buffalo State on Oct. 1, and SUNY Fredonia on Oct. 2, which are also the team’s final road games of the season. Heading into this weekend’s matchups, Kane believes that the team does need to make some improvements to their game. “It’s only the second time our guys have played back-to-back weekends and they’re learning from that, it’s a challenge physically and mentally,” Kane said. “Just doing the simple things as well as we possibly can, each team we play in the SUNYAC

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presents different challenges and we have to embrace those challenges.” Munski also said that the team should be more consistent with their ball movement and thinks that there is room for improvement for his squad following the previous two matches. “There were moments in both games where you can see our short passes weren’t where they needed to be,” Munski said. “But when they were, we looked unstoppable.” Revenge games always have a different feeling about them compared to others, especially for the team who’s seeking revenge. Back in the 2019 season, the Lakers lost to both Buffalo State and SUNY Fredonia, which Kane has certainly not forgotten about. “It’s a revenge game. We went to Buffalo in 2019 and 2017, my first year here, and we haven’t done well,”

Kane said. “The same was said about going into Plattsburgh though, and we had success there last weekend, so we’re ready to get to Buffalo and take care of business.” The Lakers have their final two away games this weekend before playing their remaining five games at Laker turf. Having that many home games to end a season is certainly encouraging for a team looking to make a run at the SUNYAC playoffs, but before the homestand, the team looks forward to their final road trip of the regular season. “The opportunity to get on the road is the opportunity to come together more,” Kane said. “So we’re looking forward to staying with each other and eating meals together, that’s a really fun and special thing we missed out on the last two years.” Before the Lakers hit the road for their weekend matches, they had

some messages for the fans and community about the immense support they have received from them. “We really can’t ask much more from them,” Rivera said. “We appreciate their support.” Munski, who is a captain for the Lakers, also had a message to the fans and community about how much they have done for the team. “Their continuous support means a lot to us,” Munski said. “We have two games this weekend, so come and support, and we’ll put on a show.” Sitting at 2-2-4 after a win and a draw over this past weekend puts Kane, Munski, Rivera and the Lakers in a prime spot to make a run for the playoffs. They travel to western New York on Oct. 1 afternoon to take on Buffalo State, followed by a trip to go up against SUNY Fredonia on Oct. 2 afternoon as they look to sweep their two-game weekend set.

Oswego State second place at Invitational

Fecco, Robinson speak preperation of Empire-8 Tournament

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Jared Wakefield Contributing Sports Writer sports@oswegonian.com The Oswego State volleyball team travelled out to western New York this past weekend for two crucial SUNYAC games versus SUNY Fredonia and Buffalo State. The trip did not go to plan for the Lakers, who lost a heartbreaking 3-2 match against SUNY Fredonia, before getting swept 3-0 in sets by Buffalo State to fall to 6-8 on the year and 0-3 in SUNYAC conference play. Oswego State started their weekend trip to the Buffalo area on the Lake Erie side of town, as they paid a visit to Fredonia on Friday night. The first set saw Oswego take a 23-21 lead, but 4 unanswered rallies from SUNY Fredonia would sink the Lakers hopes in the first set by a score of 25-23. The second set went to SUNY Fredonia by the same score, 2523. However, Oswego State put together a strong rally late to force a fifth set. The third set was a romping 25-18 set-dominating effort from the Lakers, who took control early and set sail to make it 2-1. They followed that effort up by winning the fourth set, holding off rallies made by SUNYFredonia late to win 25-20. The fifth set did not see Oswego State prevail, despite their best efforts. SUNY Fredonia started the match off with six unanswered rallies. Oswego State pulled it back to 8-7 after SUNY Fredonia’s strong start, but it was merely a bump in the road for SUNY Fredonia as they cruised to a 15-10 set win to take the match. SUNY Fredonia’s win moved them to 2-0 in the SUNYAC, as Oswego State dropped to 0-2 in SUNYAC play with the loss. Georgia Farry led the way offensively for Oswego State with seven kills, while Skylar Bechard dominated

the back of the court with 28 digs in the match. Sydney Chiffriller continued her strong season all around the court, with six kills and 14 digs in the match. Oswego State traveled northeast on I-90 to take on Buffalo State the next day, in hopes of rebounding from the previous night’s loss to take their first SUNYAC win of the year. However, they again delivered another difficult loss as Buffalo State swept the sets 3-0 to take their first SUNYAC win of the year. The 3-0 set sweep only tells part of the story of the match. Oswego State led the first set late by a score of 24-19. A 5-0 run by Buffalo State forced extra rallies as the Tigers tied the game at 24. Buffalo State then kept the momentum rolling, taking a thrilling win on a service ace 27-25. It was a gutting defeat for the Lakers. From there, Oswego State failed to find the strength or momentum they carried early. Buffalo State made their control of the match clear in set two, as they handed Oswego State a 25-16 set loss that seemed to take any wind that was left in the Lakers’ sails away. Their lost the third set 25-19 to wrap up a disappointing weekend for the Oswego State volleyball team. These losses come at an extremely crucial point in the season for Oswego as well. Oswego State has pivotal SUNYAC matchups coming up this weekend, and a win this past weekend would have greatly improved Oswego State’s chances at contending for the SUNYAC championship. The matches coming up this weekend come against historically strong teams. However, fortunately for Oswego, these matches will be at home in the Max Ziel Gymnasium. They face SUNY Geneseo on Oct. 1, before playing against regular SUNYAC title contender SUNY Brockport on Oct. 2.

Photos provided by Oswego State Athletics Max Mastrogiacomo hitting off the tee at the Oswego State Invitational, in Oswego State’s second and fifth place finish.

Michael Gross Sports Writer mgross@oswegonian.com The Oswego State men’s golf team are certainly getting back to the swing of things following the long summer. With just five athletes on the team this past spring, there was certainly a question mark surrounding the size and longevity of the squad moving forward. Senior Ryan Fecco was excited to get back to playing golf with his reconstructed team of now 11 golfers this fall, but for him, it was refreshing to begin a new and full season. “It was weird because we did not finish the [2020] spring season my sophomore year and then we did not play in the following fall,” Fecco said. “We did play the [2021] spring after but it was weird because we did not know what our team was going to look like. Some kids were not coming back to school and we were kind of scrambling for guys on the team. It was very weird to kind of get back into things a little quickly but I think we did a pretty okay job at it.” It was not just Fecco that was getting used to Oswego State golf in 2021. Junior Anthony Robinson has never played orga-

nized golf before in his life, that goes for high school and college, but picked it up this summer as a hobby. He tried out for the team and is now one of the premier golfers of the bunch. For the Horseheads native, Robinson thinks the chemistry is unmatched and knows this team will go on to do big things. “I think we have a great group,” Robinson said. “Every time I pass by Ryan as he is playing one hole I am playing another, I give him a high five or ask how he is doing. We have a really good group. The scores are good, they are playing well and everyone is happier when you are winning. We have a ton of new guys this year considering we only had five guys on the team last year. So now people can add new chemistries and I think that is what is helping us.” The Laker’s first tournament of the year did not end with the ideal outcome. Sixth place at the Utica invitational was subpar for Oswego State but for the first of the year, nerves are always expected. “I think everyone does not play their best their first few tournaments because there are a lot of nerves,” Fecco said. “A lot of the new kids do not even know what to expect at a tournament.

Getting those first-tournamentjitters out of the way [is important] so everyone knows what to expect moving forward.” Oct. 1 marks the beginning of the Empire-8 Conference Tournament in Baldwinsville and the Lakers are looking to score low during this important event. Robinson believes this team is ready to win and with a little practice they may just do that. “I think we are really good,” Robinson said. “We have our lineup set and we are confident in each other. We have a practice round on Friday so we will be able to digest and learn a little bit about the course so I think we are in a good spot.”

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Volleyball seeking rebound this weekend versus two SUNYAC opponents

Corbin, Fiorentine describe the magnitude of playing against SUNY Geneseo and SUNY Brockport

Shelby Peplowski | The Oswegonian McKenna Corbin, Skylar Bechard, Cara Simplicio and Emma Fiorentine celebrate together after scoring a point against Elmira College over the weekend

Benjamin Diamond Asst. Sports Editor sports@oswegonian.com Oswego State women’s volleyball has not had the success they had hoped for coming into this season. Currently sitting at 6-8 overall and 0-3 in conference play, the Lakers are looking forward to their next set of games against conference rivals SUNY Geneseo and SUNY Brockport. For the Lakers, these games could wind up deciding the fate of their season, but head coach Jefferson O’Connell believes in his team and thinks they have the skills to beat any team. “We still have a lot of opportunities going forward,” O’Connell said. “We have battled everyone pretty well, and we have a lot of beatable teams coming up later in the schedule.” O’Connell’s team is filled with new faces, with no returning starters from their last season back in 2019. With the team being so new, for O’Connell, it is about learning about the team every week and figuring out what his team does well. During

Perdek’s Corner Jack Perdek Sports Editor jperdek@theoswegonian.com It was a promising weekend for Oswego State’s soccer teams as the men and women split an overall record of 2-1-1. The men’s team bounced back after their loss at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and tied at home versus Ithaca College with their road trip starting at Plattsburgh State. The Lakers tied with their conference rival Cardinals last Friday and stole a game from SUNY Potsdam, another conference opponent. Sophomore Kyle Gehnrich scored the lone goal in the first 3:08 that would give Oswego State the victory. For this Lakers team, I think this upcoming road trip at Buffalo State and SUNY Fredonia will be a huge test for their team, considering these are another two divisional opponents. All of their regular season opponents will be in the SUNYAC for the remainder of the regular season and they are going to need every opportunity to assert themselves in the standings. Similarly, the Oswego State women’s soccer team found themselves with another tally in the win category versus SUNY Potsdam last Saturday. With another three games this week, I think their toughest test will come against SUNY Fredonia on Oct. 2. The Blue Devils are two spots ahead of the Lakers in the SUNYAC and were defeated by the Blue Devil’s 1-2 the last time they faced in 2019. With that being said, I believe these will be some crucial games for the Lakers.

practices, O’Connell has different drills in order to determine who is the right person to put in certain positions and roles. He also likes to focus on the fundamentals of his team’s game in order to make sure they are playing a clean game and not putting themselves at a disadvantage. “During practice we are doing a drill called the closer, in order to determine who we can look to late in games, and make sure they are ready to carry the team when the time comes,” O’Connell said. “We also need to be better at keeping our own attacking errors down so we don’t give the opposing team any free points.” The team had 37 kills versus Buffalo State, but 24 attacking errors gave Buffalo State a lot of free points, en route to the 3-0 Bengals sweep. The upcoming weekend games versus SUNY Geneseo and SUNY Brockport are important in keeping the Lakers season going, as well as allowing them to compete at a high level. Both of these rival teams are strong and will be important in deciding their playoff chances depending on how the weekend

goes for the Lakers. “It’s more important for us to just compete, but if we get one of the two, we are doing OK, if we get both we’re awesome,” O’Connell said. “But even if we don’t get either one of them, the last four should be pretty winnable. Even if we don’t get the result we want this weekend, we are still going to be in the mix going forward, we just aren’t in the spot we want to be right now.” Like many teams, the Lakers volleyball team believes that good chemistry is very helpful in a team’s success. Although they are a young team with a lot of new players, juniors McKenna Corbin and Sydney Chiffriller both believe the team needs to have good energy and a strong bond to help boost their morale. “I feel like the energy needs to be high from both the players on the bench and the players on the court,” Corbin said. “When the bench energy is very strong, on the court we have so much more fun and we can be more relaxed while staying focused.” Corbin also believes having a

strong connection off the court helps the team communicate better when playing with each other. Chiffriller knows that they have not been getting the results they want on the court. But she knows they are young and that they have a lot of room to grow as a team and as indi-

viduals to make their play and teamwork stronger. “We are definitely a young team and we all know that. I think we just need to get on the court and get that out of our head,” Chiffriller said. “We are a young team but that doesn’t mean anything, we just have to put in all of our effort right when we step on the court, starting from the first set we need to come out strong.” Moving past this weekend against SUNY Brockport and SUNY Geneseo, O’Connell knows that every game is important. For him, every game is circled on the calendar because they need to take the season game by game in order to turn it around and show the SUNYAC that they mean business. The games versus SUNY Oneonta and SUNY New Paltz the weekend of Oct. 15 and Oct. 16 are important because they need to beat both teams in order to stay within range of the playoffs, having to play both SUNY Potsdam and SUNY Plattsburgh on their home floor to end the in conference competition. “If we get one this weekend, that’s huge,” O’Connell said. “Otherwise we’ll probably have to sweep New Paltz and Oneonta. Two of the next three weekends are going to be pretty important for us.”

Shelby Peplowski | The Oswegonian Dana Carey serving versus against Elmira College on Sept. 17, the Lakers were bested.

Field hockey keeps focus on winning culture and SUNYAC

Scheblein with a shutout in all six of Oswego’s victories playing in all eight games Brandon Ladd Editor-in-Chief bladd@theoswegonian.com The Oswego State field hockey team sits at 6-3 on the season and holds a 1-0 record in the SUNYAC. This Saturday will serve as the Lakers next chance to position themselves as a playoff team in the SUNYAC as they play SUNY New Paltz at home. The team has had success at home sporting a 3-1 record when playing in front of the collegetown faithful. For a team that went 4-12 in 2019 and sported a 1-5 SUNYAC record, this is a refreshing season that is starting to grow in excitement by the day. For head coach Heather Moore, this is just a natural step in the development of a team that was young in 2019, now the team is littered with upperclassmen who are playing with confidence. “For one, we are older, we have 14 upperclassmen and in 2019 they were underclassmen,” Moore said. “It definitely changes things when you have experience on the field, you know how the game operates, I think that is the biggest thing that’s changed is that they have experience.” A major part of the success this season has been the scoring ability of the offense, which has improved its goals per game by 2.96. So far through nine games the team has netted 45 goals. This is already 12 more goals than the team was able to achieve in 18 games in 2019. Senior goalkeeper Erica Scheblein has six shutouts on the season, teams just do not score when the Lakers win. She still sees the offense clicking more

as an important part of the brickwall defense the first month of the season. “I think it is not just the defense, the offense and middies have been so much stronger,” Scheblein said. “A problem freshman year is that we were not scoring much especially this year where we are stronger in all positions.” Scheblein may compliment the players in front of her but Moore still sees Scheblein as a crucial part of the success this season because of the chatter coming from the goalie box and her stellar play. “Not only does it go back to her, but just our defensive unit as a whole,” Moore said. “All of them are on the

same page, working on fixing little fouls early on [in the season], I think Erica does a great job of relaying that and communicating with our defensive unit and midfielders to help them understand they need to come back on defense and protect their feet and get on a girl and things like that.” The schedule does turn harder for Oswego State over the first two weekends of October as it faces three teams who have combined to start the season 15-10. This is also coming off a narrow 4-3 road loss to Utica College on Sept. 29. Still, the approach is simple for Moore and her team as the calendar turns more and more treacherous. “I think taking each game as it

comes and watching video footage from their previous games and finding out what their tendencies are,” Moore said. “We have a lot of players putting in extra time watching that footage so they can understand their style of play. We can work through what we can do to combat what they are doing.” The team will continue to talk to each other on the field despite the harder schedule, for Scheblein this is the key to the team’s success. Team chemistry is up from 2019, winning does always help though. “We are just keeping our communication up,” Scheblein said. “I think our bond this year is much stronger than previous years.”

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‘Dear Evan Hansen’ clumsily transitions from stage to screen Hayden Wentworth Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: “Dear Evan Hansen” has debuted on the big screen, and the result is semi-satisfactory. Although the important message has a clear impact, what was obviously supposed to be a movie-musical, should probably stay a musical. Ben Platt (“Pitch Perfect”) plays Evan Hansen, a socially anxious high school senior who wears an iconic white cast after falling out of a tree. Trying to follow an assignment from his therapist, Hansen tries to write a letter to himself to uplift his day, as per the title, “Dear Evan Hansen.” Enter Connor Murphy. Murphy (Colton Ryan, “Uncle Frank”) is a troubled teenager. with no friends, and really no family support. Murphy tries to play nice by signing

Hansen’s cast, only to steal the letter from Hansen. After Murphy dies by suicide, Evan is thrown into the arms of the grieving family. What started out as trying to be a support system for some strangers, turns into Hansen basking in his new found popularity after a moving performance. Although the overall movie is not horrible, there are still many flaws that show things were not thought out clearly during the transition from musical to film. Platt’s performance is iconic for the musical rendition that was done in 2015. Six years ago, Platt could have passed for an 18 year old. Now, it comes off as just a little awkward. He is playing someone 10 years younger than him just so he could perform as Hansen. If they were trying to keep the performances the same, why not bring in the exact same cast? The songs in this film are powerful and strong, but the

them, but it just does not work. The songs in the film take away the meaning behind the story. It works in the musical because, well, that is what you do when you are on stage. Hansen has social anxiety, so Platt’s jittery performance throughout the film makes sense at times, but eventually, it becomes overdone. It could be seen as a way to have some

comedic relief in what really is a somber storyline, but again, it is just awkward. A successful attempt at comedic relief was the performance of “Sincerely Me,” performed by Hansen, Murphy and Jared (Nik Dodani, “Atypical”). The popular song from the musical soundtrack stayed true to its quirky lyrics, and it went exactly as it sounds. “Dear Evan Hansen” was supposed to be a film that reaches out to those struggling with mental health challenges. However, this objective is ruined by the use of the character Alanna (Amandla Stenberg), whose similar issues but differing priorities undermine Hansen’s plight. “Dear Evan Hansen,” the film version, was a great idea in theory. If the writers and directors were not so focused on the musical value of it, it would have had deeper meaning. It was never meant to be a film.

immersive universe. Save for a few minor instances, “Visions” steers clear from including pre-established “Star Wars” characters. Though this may disappoint those hoping to see their favorite personalities rendered in an anime format, the series’ focus on primarily new characters and situations is ultimately for the best. By keeping things original, each episode remains all the more engrossing as viewers grow invested in its well-realized creations, rather than being exposed to familiar faces. One of the series’ greatest strengths is its willingness to stay true to the spirit of “Star Wars” while also subverting its established concepts and archetypes by embracing anime conventions. From samurai sword-style lightsabers to Jedi-hopeful droids, “Visions” showcases ideas which, though unlikely to become canon, set new standards as to what could be achieved by the franchise in the future. A major shortcoming of Image from Star Wars via YouTube “Visions” provides a unique look at the “Star Wars” franchise through an anime lens. the series is the brevity of

its episodes. Understandably, this has to do in part with the fact that producing anime requires a painstaking amount of time and effort due to the intricate nature of the artstyle. However, short runtimes sometimes hinder episodes, such as “Akakiri,” from reaching the full potential of their concept. Though they make the best of the time allotted, certain episodes may have turned out to be even greater had they been able to devote more time toward their premises and characters. Despite its lack of contribution to the franchise’s overarching story, “Star Wars: Visions” provides a muchneeded break from the its more familiar elements. By opting to try something new on both a narrative and visual scale, the series is an important example of what could happen when writers and producers attempt to break the mold, rather than adhere to a safe formula. With more “Star Wars” content expected in the future, one could only hope that these releases follow suit and try something new.

Image from Universal Picturesvia YouTube 27-year-old Ben Platt questionably reprises his stage role as teenager Evan Hansen.

performances just felt too much like something out of “High School Musical.” A scene shows Hansen singing “For Forever” in front of Murphy’s parents, Cynthia (Amy Adams, “Enchanted”) and Larry (Danny Pino, “Cold Case”), and his sister, Zoe (Kaitlyn Dever, “Booksmart”). The song was supposed to be portrayed as dialogue between the four of

‘Star Wars: Visions’ breaks mold through exciting anime tales Ethan Stinson Laker Review Editor estinson@oswegonian.com

Rating: Aside from its main series of live-action films, some of the best stories of the “Star Wars” franchise have come from its animated series. By contributing needed context to established narratives while also displaying new visual possibilities, programs such as “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” and its spin-off “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” have stood as prime examples of how the iconic franchise can achieve success through various mediums. Though the new Disney+ series “Star Wars: Visions” is non-canonical, its use of differing Japanese anime styles allows viewers to take in the iconic franchise in a fresh, exciting format. By being freed from the constraints of the franchise’s overarching story, the anthology series’ imaginative episodes and awe-inducing visuals bring hope for more unique takes to be produced later on.

Spanning nine episodes, “Visions” enlists the talents of seven anime studios to provide their own take on the expansive “Star Wars” universe. Whereas episodes such as “The Duel” and “The Elder” bear darker, more serious narratives and visual styles, others like “Tatooine Rhapsody” and “T0-B1” are more lighthearted. Though differences in tone may indicate a clear gap in episode quality for some, the series provides

something for everybody by exploring different genres and anime tropes. While certain plotlines featured throughout “Visions” may be perceived as lackluster when compared to others, one element that never fails to amaze each episode is the animation. Through the use of heavily-detailed, beautifully hand-drawn animation, the series holds back no punches in its attempts to draw the viewer into what is already an

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‘NBA 2K22’ gives basketball fans satisfying gaming experience Connor LaLone Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: “NBA 2K22,” the 23rd installment in the history of the franchise, was released on Sept. 10 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Playstation 4 & 5, Nintendo Switch and PC. The game continues to be the premier basketball simulation, outpacing and outliving EA’s “NBA Live.” One of the major reasons for this is “2K’s” indepth career mode, as well as the “neighborhood,” an area where dozens of players can meet up, show off, interact, shop and play pick-up basketball games. A “new and improved” neighborhood is a major selling point for “2K” this year, with a different park for current and next gen. Current gen, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PS4, players will find themselves wandering the decks of the “Cancha del Mar,” an enormous cruise ship. This iteration of the park is a unique and different take from previous games, and is a welcome breath of fresh air from the slightly stale neighborhood dedicated play-

Image from NBA 2K via YouTube Despite limited changes to gameplay, “NBA 2K22” boasts improved graphics and character models.

ers have become accustomed to throughout the years. The Cancha del Mar provides players with dedicated floors of the ship that house different areas, all accessible from an elevator system, similar to the buildings that used to line the neighborhood courts in previous games, perhaps just a bit more streamlined. Next gen, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, players will not be walking the plank on the high seas, but will be living the high life in “The City.” The City is essentially a larger and more in depth version of the old neighborhood,

with more non-playable characters, more to do, and a better user experience. Players can still customize their own court and penthouse, as well as shop for shoes, clothing and the like at several different stores. While certainly a welcome addition, one wonders if time would have been better spent addressing the basketball experience itself. As far as gameplay is concerned, little has significantly changed from past titles. Casual players will find the beginning of the MyPlayer career mode incredibly difficult, as you start

with a player rating of 60 overall, and progression is intentionally slow as a means of promoting micro-transactions. Players who are joining the game cycle even a few weeks after release will have an extremely difficult time keeping pace with the hardcore ballers who inhabit the courts seemingly all day. The entire model of player progression is a scheme (and effective one at that) in coaxing players into spending an additional $5, $10, $20 or more to become a better player who is able to keep up with others.

Many game modes have seen little or no updating and particular glitches and bugs persist in “NBA 2K22.” While it may be unrealistic to expect a game with no issues, some of these have existed for three or four titles now. The negligence towards certain modes is perhaps understandable when compared to the overall player base of each mode, but is frustrating nonetheless. While updates to the neighborhood and a much more in depth career mode experience headline “NBA 2K22,” the game itself has not changed in any real meaningful way. Player models and overall graphics have certainly been improved but may still feel cartoony at times. Players who desire to do so are still able to abuse game mechanics in a manner that ruins the experience of online play for others and the continual slog to upgrade your player from a 60 overall to be even slightly effective seems worse than previous years. “2K” continues to be an effective basketball simulation and a great way to connect with friends, but the gameplay has changed very little within the last four or five years.

‘Beast of Prey’ successfully starts off future fantasy novel trilogy Caitlin Alicea Asst. Laker Review Editor calicea@oswegonian.com Looking for a new fantasy trilogy to get into? Well look no further because the first book in a new-found trilogy, ‘Beast of Prey’ by debut author Ayana Gray came out this week. It is one of the most highly anticipated novels of this year that blends “monsters, mythos and #BlackGirlMagic” according to Entertainment Weekly. It is a Young Adult Fantasy Fiction that has gained a lot of buzz mainly for its story concept. Before going into the story synopsis, here is some information on the new young writer, Ayana Gray. She loves all things monsters and magic which were her two big drives when brainstorming her ideas for this novel. She is originally from Atlanta but now lives in Florida where she will continue to write the remaining novels to this new trilogy and any future

works. She also has her own website where she promotes her work and provides resources to other young writers, helping to get onto the right path into the publishing world. “Beast of Prey” is a series opener where a fate tethers two black teenagers together as they strike a threatening alliance to hunt down the ancient creature that is causing a fright in their home while later discovering much more than they bargained for. In the broken city of Lkossa where magic no longer exists, the two teenagers Koffi and Ekon team up on this journey through the unknowns of the “Great Jungle.” Koffi is a 16-year-old girl, indentured to the notorious “Night Zoo” where she cares for its fearsome and magical creatures to pay off her family’s debt in hopes for freedom. When threatened one night by the Zoo’s cruel master, she unleashes power that even herself can not seem to comprehend.

Image from Penguin Teen via YouTube A film adaptation for “Beast of Prey” was greenlit prior to the book’s release.

Ekon is destined to be a “Son of the Six,” and by doing so, must become an elite warrior in efforts to uphold the family legacy that rests on his shoulders. Until one night, a fire upends his plans while encountering a vitous monster: the Shetani. A creature that has plagued the city and his dreams for over a century. It is driven away by a girl with an unknown power, stranger to him who ends up

being Koffi. Though her power ultimately saves his life, letting her run free may very much risk his chances in becoming an elite warrior. This book offers a lot to readers who are fans of the fantasy genre. However, it started receiving major attraction from the announcement of an adaptation being developed by Netflix. The craziest part is how the adaptation was

announced before the book released, which helped bump up pre-order sales. In this case, it was already receiving phenomenal feedback from readers with early access and other well known authors. Since this is Gray’s debut, doing this well opens more doors for her future works. If the first book in the trilogy is already getting an adaptation, imagine the possibilities with the remaining books. There is not much out as of yet regarding the Netflix production, announced Sept. 24. However, it is known to be a feature film, and Melody Cooper (“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”) is set to adapt the screenplay for the film. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Bryan Unkeless’ Clubhouse Pictures will produce with Scott Morgan (“Project Power”) as the executive producer. Fans are very excited to see the series progress and await for more announcements on the way.

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New Bearings album “Hello, It’s You” honors 2000s indie music Sydney Havens News Editor shavens@oswegonian.com

Rating: Bearings (“Aforementioned”) have made a big splash with their new album “Hello, It’s You,” which was released on Sept. 15. Bearings has not released new music since 2018, when it entered the big leagues of the pop punk music scene with its album “Blue in the Dark.” However, with this release, the Canadian band has proved that a breakup album can be enjoyed by anyone. Seemingly paying homage to indie music of the early 2000s, “Hello, It’s You” offers listeners a nostalgic musical experience. The album tells you a story of the past and walks you through the stages of grief that occur during a breakup. Compared to “Blue In The Dark,” which lead singer Doug Cousins sees as largely abstract, “Hello, It’s You” explores relationships on a more personal level. Cousins has said that his main inspiration

for the album is the dueling emotions he finds himself facing when writing most of the songs. According to the band’s record company, Cousins made a deeper connection with this album because of its heavy subject matter. “At the end of a relationship, after two people decide it’s not going to work, you’re never going to not care about them,” he explains of the song “Transient Colors” and, in many ways, the album as a whole. “You’re never going to hate them, even if you’d like to. A big part of the record is battling the happiness of being in a better place by not being together with the feeling of regret and sadness.” “Hello, It’s You” begins with a song titled “Better Yesterday” which perfectly sets the tone for the rest of the album. With lyrics like “why’d we have to go and change, I liked us better yesterday” it is clear that the song shows how the band hopes to portray someone who lost the person they love, but still treasures the moments they had with them. By encompassing the meaning of

this song throughout the album the band opens this record up to a variety of listeners. The band’s lyricism is one of the most emotional points on the album. The lyrics “Lovely, lovely, do you love me? Life ain’t nothing but a dream, shine your love down on me,” from their song “Lovely Lovely,” as well as, “Wherever you are now. You’re breaking my heart now,” from their song “Super Deluxe,” are some of the most heart wrenching because they demonstrate the combination of happiness and sorrow that one feels when they are no longer with the love of their life. Utilizing upbeat melodies, “Hello, It’s You” is a great example of how a seemingly sad record can make you smile while singing along in the car. Songs such as “Champagne over Noon” from the album’s deluxe version offer fast paced tunes that are perfect for a late night karaoke session. While there are plenty of dance-worthy bops that keep listeners in high spirits, there are also a variety of slower songs for those who need a

Image from Pure Noise Records via YouTube Songs like “Super Deluxe” convey complicated emotions felt during breakups.

good cry. The album is not laid out in direct chronological order. Instead, it features songs back to back that have a stark contrast from one another. The song “Love me like You Did” is where the album begins to take a turn, describing a more melancholy outlook on relationships. This is the perfect song for someone grieving. While the song following it, “Over Now” portrays a more harsh perspective on love and accepting that a relationship is finally done. This contrast

keeps listeners on the edge of their seats. “Hello, It’s You,” simply put, is a brilliant album that is tailored for anyone who has an appreciation for original pop punk. Despite being an older, lesser known band, Bearings has managed to make a record that hits home for everyone. Whether you have your own “Lovely Lovely” to daydream about or hate the idea of love, you can find something to smile about in this album.

tween the two powerful wizards would be an amazing plot for this new movie. Another theory of great interest is that Dumbledore speaks Parseltongue. This is part of a bigger theory that he is, in fact, a villain. This theory puts forth the idea that the wizard wanted to partner with Grindelwald. Dumbledore is now an ally of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne, “The Trial of the Chicago 7”). However, building upon that ambiguous quality of the character and the potential former relationship with Grindelwald only adds to the possibility this theory is true. These different theories do not have to be taken all or none. They all relate to each other, and fans will inevitably get answers to at least some of these questions in the movie. Though most of the original cast is returning, the role of Grindelwald, who was played by Depp for the first two movies, is being replaced

with actor Mads Mikkelsen (“Chaos Walking”). Mikkelsen is known for playing other villainous characters, such as Kaecilius in “Doctor Strange.” Fans are generally happy with Mikkelsen as the replacement, and it will be interesting to see his take on the character. The dynamic between Scamander and Dumbledore should prove to be intriguing to watch in the film. The first movie centered around Scamander, but as the films continue, his role has slowly diminished. Additionally, it feels as though fans’ interest in his character has also died down. When we learned the title, fans raced to social media to speculate what can be said about Dumbledore and the major focus is around his character. This raises the question if the movie will give some sort of transition between the two and how the dynamic between the two will play out.

‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ title holds great story implications Ashley Scott Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

On Sept. 22, the title of the third installment of the “Fantastic Beasts” series was revealed to be “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.” Fans also learned the release date has been pushed up to April 2022. Viewers began speculating what this title could allude to for the plot of the movie. In the second film “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” the audience learned Credence (Ezra Miller, “Asking For It”) is actually Albus Dumbledore’s (Jude Law, “The Nest”) long lost brother. Upon learning this family secret, it is a popular theory among fans that this new movie will delve into the family of Dumbledore. It is interesting to see fans of the “Harry Potter” franchise divided over the role of Dumbledore. Is he a good guy or did he use Harry (Daniel

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The third “Fantastic Beasts” film will potentially show a darker side to Albus Dumbledore.

Radcliffe, “Miracle Workers”) for his own personal motivations? This controversial and ambiguous figure was already well-established by the franchise, so the suspenseful and mysterious factor is already in play. In an article by Screen Rant, ten possible theories for the new movie were introduced. The most interesting of these theories states that Credence is, in fact, Dumbledore’s son. This is inter-

esting because at the end of the second “Fantastic Beasts” movie, Credence joins Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp, “Minamata”). It is speculated among fans that Dumbledore and Grindelwald were in a romantic relationship. Now that the two are on opposing sides of good versus bad, Grindelwald has a motive to take in Credence, no matter his relation to Dumbledore. These dynamics and the speculated relationship be-

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Fall Nintendo Direct makes big gaming announcements Ethan Stinson Laker Review Editor estinson@oswegonian.com On Sept. 23, Nintendo hosted its most recent Nintendo Direct. The presentation, which was streamed live through the company’s YouTube channel, treated fans to a slew of announcements regarding upcoming games, downloadable content and other surprises to be released within the next year. Though an abundance of new titles and content were revealed, there are certain ones which stood out as the night’s greatest highlights. The presentation commenced with the announcement that an expansion to the action role-playing game “Monster Hunter Rise,” titled “Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak,” will release on the Nintendo Switch in summer 2022. This reveal was followed by more information regarding “Mario Party Superstars,” the newest installment in the “Mario Party” franchise, which will be available for the Switch Oct. 29. Wave 2 of the “Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity” Expansion Pass, known as “Guardian of Remembrance,” will release the same day on the Nintendo eShop. One of the most anticipated announcements fans hoped to see during the Direct was the reveal of who the final fighter in “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s” Fighters Pass Vol. 2 would be. However, to the dismay of many, the character was not unveiled. However, it was announced that the game’s director, Masahiro Sakurai (“Kid Icarus: Uprising”), would show off the new fighter in a separate presentation scheduled for Oct. 5. Nintendo soon stepped up its game by announcing the newest installment in the “Kirby” franchise, titled “Kirby and the Forgotten Land.” Fans were delighted to see through its trailer that the game will be the first in the series to be a 3D platformer, akin to popular titles such as “Super Mario 64,” while also praising it for its vibrant visuals. Slated for release in spring 2022, the game’s exciting departure from the “Kirby”

Image from Nintendo via YouTube The Sept. 23 Nintendo Direct featured the announcement of many new titles, including the much-anticipated "Kirby and the Forgotten Land."

series’ usual setup will hopefully live up to fans’ expectations. Following the promising reveal of the new “Kirby” game, it was stated the games “Animal Crossing: New Horizons” and “Mario Golf: Super Rush” will be receiving free updates; the former including series mainstay “The Roost,” and the latter gaining new playable characters such as Koopa Troopa and Ninji. Also, a new trailer for “Metroid Dread” was shown, demonstrating new gameplay and cutscenes for the much anticipated game. Releasing Oct. 8, the 2D side-scroller looks to pay homage to the “Metroid” series’ early titles. One of the biggest surprises of the Direct was the announcement of the Nintendo Online + Expansion pack, which will release in October 2021. This addition to Nintendo’s online service, which currently offers opportunities to play Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) games, as well as standard online play in Switch games, will also include applications featuring Nintendo 64 (N64) and Sega Genesis titles. Wireless N64 and Genesis controllers will also be made available so that players can experience these games in a set-up similar to

their original incarnations. More major reveals included the release of “Castlevania Advance Collection and a remake of the SNES title “ActRaise,” titled “ActRaiser Renaissance,” for the Switch. Also the update of “Undertale” spin-off “Deltarune” was announced to implement the newly-released “Chapter 2 - A Cyber’s World” into the game directly following the presentation. After an abundance of game announcements, Nintendo game director and Fellow Shigeru Miyamoto (“Donkey Kong”) took over for Direct presenter Yoshiaki Koizumi (“Super Mario Galaxy”) to provide an update on the upcoming animated “Super Mario Bros.” film. The film, which is being produced by Illumination, was confirmed by Miyamoto to be released in the United States on Dec. 21, 2022. Along with a release date, Miyamoto also gave details regarding the film’s all-star cast. Starring in the project will be Chris Pratt (“The Tomorrow War”) and Charlie Day (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia'”) as the eponymous brothers Mario and Luigi, respectively, as well as Anya Taylor-Joy (“The New Mutants”) voicing Princess Peach. Other confirmed actors include Jack Black (“Ju-

manji: The Next Level”) as the villainous Bowser, Seth Rogen (“An American Pickle”) as Donkey Kong and KeeganMichael Key (“The Prom”) as Toad, among others. Current Mario voice actor Charles Martinet is also slated to lend his voice to multiple cameo roles throughout the film. Returning to video game announcements, new information pertaining to the upcoming title “Splatoon 3” were shown, succeeding its prior reveal at the Feb. 17, 2021 Nintendo Direct. The footage shown this time displayed new weapons, stages and music that will be featured in the game, as well as returning favorites. Following the video, a man claiming to be a “squid researcher” divulges even more characteristics of the game, including its chaotic settings “Splatsville” and the “Splatlands,” as well as revealing the new story mode “Return of the Mammalians.” Though a release date has yet to be announced, the abundance of details given during its presentation hopefully indicates that it will be some time in early to mid-2022. To cap off an exciting presentation, Nintendo treated viewers to a somewhat unexpected, though highlyanticipated, reveal: the first trailer for Sega’s “Bayonetta

3.” Having been originally announced in 2017, this third installment in the “Bayonetta” franchise garnered much excitement, especially after updates relating to its production status had seemingly died down. By showcasing an updated version of the series’ token hack and slash mechanics, as well as confidently confirming its release sometime in 2022, the Direct granted “Bayonetta” fans some long-needed clarity regarding the sequel after years of radio silence. As most Nintendo Directs do, this presentation has assuredly left viewers clamoring for more after having already been let in on some of the new titles set for release or currently in development. Furthermore, because of the casting announcement for the upcoming “Super Mario Bros.” movie, a new standard has been set for later presentations, given their usual purpose of solely providing information regarding video games, rather than other media relating to them. With more Directs sure to come in the near future, one can only imagine what the company will have in store for gaming fans next, especially after making an abundance of huge reveals at this one, alone.

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

1. Atlas items 5. Remote 9. Procure 12. She, in Toulouse 13. Detective’s find 14. French friend 15. Borrowed money 16. Second place finisher (hyph.) 18. Actress ___ Richards 20. Related 21. Iridescent gems 23. Cats’ sounds 26. Normal 29. Crisp cookie 30. Mr. Franklin 31. Make merry 34. Savings plan (abbr.) 35. Table supports 37. Glamorous 39. Pennsylvania city

40. Command 41. Sign gas 43. Ate away 47. More elegant 50. Domesticated 51. Forest Female 52. Lounge about 53. Physically fit 54. Always, in poems 55. Merely 56. Upon

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1. Join together 2. Medicinal herb 3. Outline 4. ___ citizen 5. Area of land 6. Winter malady 7. Mom’s sisters 8. Divorce city 9. White flower 10. Australian bird

11. Point 17. Stately trees 19. Mast 22. Prying bar 24. Alert 25. Small quarrel 26. Talented 27. Swerve 28. Locomotive driver 32. Not youthful 33. Sly glance 36. Visualizes 38. Cavern 40. Leek’s kin 42. Norwegian capital 44. Mend socks 45. Radiate 46. Sample 47. JFK’s predecessor 48. Salmon eggs 49. Building addition

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