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Waterbury Hall re-opens after renovations

Lakeside residence hall premiered its new design this past August but continues to keep its close-knit community strong Kaylyn Izzo Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com If you search “Waterbury Hall” on the Oswego State website, you’ll find the hall, according to students, described as having a friendly and positive atmosphere with a close-knit community, and it seems this environment has been preserved with the new renovations. A senior, Conor Smith, lived in Waterbury three years ago as a transfer student. He says he made a lot of friends in Waterbury his first year at Oswego and is still friends with most of them today. “I met a lot of nice people, and although it was a run-down building, I had a good time,” Smith said. “It was a free flowing place where you ran into the same people over and over again.” However, he now lives in Seneca Hall where he says the atmosphere isn’t quite the same. “It’s harder to meet people, a passing ‘hello’ is really it,” Smith said. “People don’t really hang out in the lounges in Seneca.” Justie Impolyte, a sophomore, is a current resident of Waterbury Hall. “I met a lot of people in my wing and everyone’s really friendly,” Impolyte said. “All the RA’s are nice and everybody smiles.” Although Impolyte has only been in Waterbury a few weeks, she is enjoying it so far and says there is nothing she doesn’t like about the renovations. The Keith Amundsen | The Oswegonian Waterbury Hall made improvements by incorporating lounges on every floor, a computer lab, individualized bathrooms, a 70-inch screen television in the main lounge and an eco-friendly design.

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Administration issues campus-wide State van unexpectedly catches fire safety alert, later modifies notice Vehicle fire occurs outside of Moreland Hall for reasons unknown JoAnn DeLauter News Editor jdelauter@oswegonian.com

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Oswego State administration issued a safety notice on Aug. 23 raising awareness to an unknown suspect involved in a sexual harassment case. Three days later, the college revised its original statements. Oswego State reported that a freshman female resident of Seneca Hall was sexually harassed and later recanted, according to the campus-wide safety notices. The first campus announcement, sent at 10:21 p.m. on Sunday, stated the female student was “accosted and subjected to unwanted physical touching” by an unknown male student during the early morning hours of Aug. 22 and

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again on the morning of Aug. 23. According to New York State Penal Law 130.52, the term “forcible touching” is when a person “intentionally, and for no legitimate purpose, forcibly touches the sexual or other intimate parts of another person for the purpose of degrading or abusing such person; for the purpose of gratifying the actor’s sexual desire.” According to Director of Communication and Marketing Julie Blissert, the campus-wide email was sent because the incident fell under federal law known as the Clery Act, which requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information and imposes certain basic requirements for han-

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JoAnn DeLauter News Editor jdelauter@oswegonian.com An Oswego State van caught fire after two on-campus plumbers arrived for a job at Moreland Hall on Aug. 28 around 12:30 p.m. The residence hall was evacuated and University Police dispatchers were called at 12:59 p.m., according to University Police Chief John Rossi. No injuries occurred. Plumbers Fred Madison and Mike Bareham smelled smoke as they exited the vehicle near the SAVAC garage in Moreland Hall’s back parking lot when the Oswego State vehicle went up in flames. According to Oswego Fire Department

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Photo provided by Oswego Fire Department Oswego State van catches fire near the SAVAC garage in the back parking lot of Moreland Hall.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK “There’s a lot of talk with gender being in a spectrum, this is a first step toward having equality and not putting someone in a box.”

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New memorial honors deceased alumni West campus’ “Free and Easy Forever” site unveiled over summer session

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Our weekly list of what to do in Oswego Risk Management training for student organizations, Friday in the Marano Campus Center, Room 114 at 1 p.m. Summer Scholarly and Creative Activities Symposium, Friday in the Sheldon Ballroom at 2 p.m.

Men’s soccer Tournament - William Paterson vs. Houghton, Friday at the Laker Turf Stadium at 3 p.m. Women’s Tennis vs. Geneseo, Friday at the Romney Tennis Courts at 4 p.m.

Men’s Soccer Tournament Championship, Saturday at the Laker Soccer Field at 3 p.m. Alexander Simone | The Oswegonian The new memorial site remembers the lives of two alumni lost in the 2001 World Trade Center and two alumni who were killed on the 1988 Pan Am Flight 103.

Shenandoah Briere Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com As students settle into their first couple weeks on campus, a new sight has become of interest to wandering eyes. Between Seneca and Tyler Halls stands a newly built memorial site. The “Free and Easy Forever” memorial is a meaningful tribute to four alumni who have died. The memorial is a dedication to Richard Caproni ’89 and Michael Hannan ’89, who were killed while working in the North tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. It also serves as a remembrance of Lynne Harturian ’89 and Colleen Brunner ’90, who were both killed on Pan Am Flight 103 after it exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland on Dec. 21, 1988. The memorial was built to remember and honor these four alumni who are described as being full of life and who represented the Oswego State motto “With Passion and Purpose.” According to the Associate Vice President of Alumni Relations and Steward-

ship Besty Oberst, as the classes of ’89 and ’90 began fundraising for the memorial site, Oswego State President Deborah Stanley made it a point to stand by the decisions of the alumni donors and committee members. President Stanley wanted this site to stand as a “lasting tribute to the beloved alumni and as an example of the lifelong and lasting friendships that take hold here at SUNY Oswego.” The committee for the site was started by Jim Grismer ’89, Karen Colucci Coia ’89, Michael Gay ’89 and Michael Costello ’89. In 2013, the committee came up with the idea to build a memorial for their friends and sought to raise $75,000 by Oct. 1, 2014, so the site could be revealed by the June 2015 class reunion. They exceeded their goal and even had the families of the four alumni attend the unveiling. The site was unveiled before faculty of Oswego State along with friends and family of the students during reunion weekend this past summer. The memorial site surrounds the existing Hannan and Caproni memorial tree located between Seneca and Tyler Hall. This area was chosen for both the memorial tree and

new “Free and Easy Forever” memorial site because Hannan and Caproni both lived in Seneca Hall. The name of the memorial, “Free and Easy Forever,” stands with its own meaning. The name is a reference to Hannan’s favorite song, “Wooden Ships” by Crosby, Stills and Nash. The song, even though it was written during the Vietnam Era, remained popular during the 1980s. These students, who are honored at every class reunion, will now be honored by the entire campus. The memorial stands to set aside conflict and create lasting peace within the community and the world around us. One of the plaques at the site reads “May this memorial offer comfort, strength, peace and serenity to the family and friends of Colleen, Lynne, Mike and Rich. Let the spirit of their lives inspire you to live, laugh and enjoy each moment in life.” With this site, Oswego State is looking towards a future where students understand what this memorial site symbolizes and the lasting effect these four alumni had on the Oswego community.

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Littlepage Dining Hall opens for late night services during weekends

Auxilary Services brings back late night to West campus on Fridays, Saturdays for the first time in over two years Jonathan Klein-Hall Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com After the arduous morning and afternoon brimming with classes, it’s always good to unwind with a late evening snack. For Oswego State students that may not have been able to eat dinner, Littlepage is offering extended late night hours for the hungry masses on Fridays and Saturdays for the first time in over two years. Opening this school year, Littlepage dining staff have been working to prepare meals from early in the morning at 7 a.m. to late in the evening until 11 p.m.. for all Oswego State students who have a meal plan. Recent changes to the Littlepage Dining Hall have been made to accommodate students during the weekend late night hours, 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., with everything normally available during the weekday late night hours, from steaming entrées to freshly cut fruit. “I’m enjoying it so far. Everyone here has been really relaxed and nice,” said Frank Bonnot, the new late night dining manager. There have been concerns from previous years of students coming in intoxicated during late night dining hours. So far there

have not been any reports of this happening with the new schedule. Students snacking at the Littlepage Dining Hall on Saturday night were not hesitant to give their points of view on the change in dining hall hours. “For my first time I would say it’s not that bad. The food was kind of cold and they were a little late, but that is understandable because they have just started,” said Jeneish Reuban, a sophomore. Ashalet Chrisholm, a sophomore, was satisfied with the dining hall’s availability. “It is pretty convenient, I usually feel hungry around 9 and this is a great option.” Overall, Oswego State students have given mostly positive feedback on the new dining hours. “I personally like having the opportunity to get a decent meal with my friends later in the evening,” said freshman Gustavo Tejada. “Sometimes I am too busy and miss the regular dining hours but having the option to eat later in the day is great.” Now students are able to go to Littlepage and get a full meal every Monday through Sunday from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. as a result of the new late night dining hours. For comments and concerns, Auxiliary Services encourages all students to fill out comment cards in their respective

Mia Sampson | The Oswegonian Students show a positive reaction to swiping in Littlepage Dining Hall to the additional late night meals, now available seven days a week from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Updated features give hall modern look WATERBURY from COVER new bathrooms are one of her favorite features. Now co-ed, there are four individual stalls. Each stall contains a toilet, sink and shower. Two of the four stalls are handicapped accessible and there is a hand dryer in the common area of the bathroom that wasn’t there before. Richard Kolenda, the assistant vice president for Residence Life and Housing, described more of the changes that came with the renovation. “We added two lounges on the second and the third floor, a computer lab that features a printer, total wireless connection throughout the building, a gas fire place, a 70-inch TV in the main lounge and carpeting which wasn’t there before,” Kolenda said. “Everything has been upgraded.” Kolenda also went on to say that Waterbury now meets the standards to be considered a sustainable building. This means the new mechanical work in the hall was designed to save as much energy as possible.

The sinks, toilets and desk lights are motion censored, the heating has been updated and lights in the hallway are on a specific timer to be dimmer or brighter depending on the time of day. According to Smith, with all the updates, Waterbury could now be considered the nicest dorm to live in on campus. “I want to get a room there ASAP,” Smith said. Along with the new features, Waterbury still offers all the same services as other dorms on campus, such as renting DVDs, games and sports equipment. But since the front desk area has now been minimized, this is all kept in a separate room behind the front desk so RA’s and DA’s can still have space when they are on-call. According to Smith, the renovations are not the only aspect that sets Waterbury Hall apart from other residence halls. “It’s a place where people really make it their home away from home,” he said. Next in line for renovations is Scales Hall, which is set for Fall 2016. After that will be Funnelle Hall, which has a tentative date for Fall 2018.

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Individualized restrooms debut on lakeside

Waterbury Hall first to welcome bathrooms without gender designation

Brianna Messina |The Oswegonian Students adjust to the newest addition to Waterbury: individualized bathrooms that give students a different experience than traditional residential life.

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Alexander Simone | The Oswegonian Newest first floor main lounge showcases renovations as new students settle in to Waterbury Hall.

Campus notified after female first-year student recants reported harassment EMAIL from COVER dling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations. “The reason for putting out an announcement is when you have to report an unknown person out there in a residence hall,” Blissert said. “We feel like our people, students and others are at risk and so we have a duty to let them know that there might be somebody else to look out for.” Unlike past sexual harassment cases on campus, in this particular incident the suspect was unknown, leaving the administration responsible to alert the campus of the potential harm following the incident. In the safety notice, the administration encouraged all students to be more aware of their surroundings. After the safety notice was released with a description of the suspect’s average height, dress, tattoos and overall appearance, no one came forward with more information about the whereabouts of the suspect. During a second interview with the victim, University Police came to the conclusion that the suspect had no intentions to commit a sexual crime and

that his actions were better defined as harassment, according to University Police Chief John Rossi. “Our investigator got several more details during the second interview where [the victim] wasn’t as emotionally distressed as the first interview, and then we were able to determine that the proper charge would be simple harassment,” Rossi said. After re-interviewing the victim, University Police declared the incident as a harassment case and the victim recanted with the decision to drop all charges against the suspect. The original campus announcement was released briefly describing the incident and the suspect as described by the victim. A second campus-wide email was sent out on Aug. 26 updating students that the victim recanted and that no charges of falsely reporting an incident were being issued, due to the specifics of the case. University Police has viewed 24 hours of video footage from the lobby areas and the exterior doors of Seneca Hall. They have not determined a positive identification of the suspect. Although the victim is no longer a student at Oswego State, the investigation is still ongoing.

When renovations for Waterbury Hall were announced last fall, individualized bathrooms were an amenity of the future. Now, students are acquainted with the renovated design. “I haven’t heard any complaints about the bathrooms, it’s all been very positive,” said Richard Kolenda, the Assistant Vice President of Resident Life and Housing. “People love the privacy, instead of having a gang bathroom with multiple people using open sinks and toilets.” The $8.8 million project promotes inclusion among non-binary students and includes a sink, toilet, mirror and shower within an enclosed room. This allows students to perform personal tasks without the intrusion of other residents. According to the College Equality Index, an LGBT campus database, 18 universities in the U.S. have adopted bathrooms, which cater to both genders. As the trend quickly spreads across the country, Oswego State is one of the several colleges to implement an all-inclusive facility. Allison Anthony a junior desk attendant in Waterbury Hall, explained that the

bathrooms are very clean and that she is impressed with the modern redesign. “I really like them,” Anthony said. “They are homey, very high-tech. It is something unique to this building. There’s a lot of talk with gender being in a spectrum; this is a first step toward having equality and not putting someone in a box.” Unlike communal restrooms that are barred with a stall door, a sink clogged with hair or a white, plastic shower curtain, each bathroom has ceramic tile on the walls, extra racks for towels and a black-checkered floor with drainage. The four wooden doors that lead to the individual bathrooms are equipped with a sign that can be switched from ‘vacant’ to ‘occupied.’ However, sophomore Kimberly Smith explained students adjusting to private restrooms occasionally leave the bathroom doors unlocked. “I felt really weird about it at first because it’s a private thing,” Smith said.” Some people don’t remember to lock the doors. I walked in on two people in the process of getting changed for the shower or going to the bathroom. It’s really awkward.” While the chic and innovative style resembles a mid-tier hotel, students complained that a lack of stalls causes an increased in waiting time for residents in the morning. In a mid-size community of 200

students, restroom availability has become an issue within the first two weeks of class. “When our bathrooms are closed, both boys and the girls flock to the other side of the hall to try and use that bathroom,” said sophomore Cayla Turner, pointing to restrooms in the far left wing on the third floor of Waterbury Hall. “It gets super crowded really fast.” Turner is not the only student who feels this way. On Monday, Smith explained, a line formed outside of the private stalls at 8:15 a.m. forcing her to rush to a 9 a.m. chemistry course in the Shineman Science Center. Despite an increase in bathroom occupants of all genders, reports of sexual harassment are nonexistent, according to Kolenda. “Why would this harbor more sexual assault?” Kolenda asked. “I don’t understand why that would be an issue. Sexual assault can occur anywhere. It’s a bathroom just like it is in your own home.” According to ResLife, sexual activity is banned in the private restrooms. Sophomore Stephanie Skinner explained the resident assistants stressed a one person per bathroom limit. Disregarding these restrictions will result in immediate administrative action. Upon community approval of Waterbury’s new design, next Fall ResLife will expand renovations to Scales Hall.

Brianna Messina |The Oswegonian The new layout of the building welcomes students to a living community that encourages diversity with the premiere of residence hall individualized bathrooms.

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Classes officially switch from Angel to Blackboard

Smoke from fire Students and faculty adjust to transition of newest Oswego State learning management system led to evacuation of Moreland Hall FIRE from COVER

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Maria Pericozzi Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com Since the spring of 2007, Angel has been used by professors to post students’ grades, upcoming assignments, use discussion boards and a calendar to organize events. As of September 1, Angel is no longer available to students and the school has fully transitioned over to using Blackboard Learn. Over 20 SUNY campuses have begun to make the transition from Angel to Blackboard Learn since the company was bought out in 2009. “It’s putting us in a good position to move forward,” said Nicole Decker, Associate Director of Campus Technology Services for client support and communications. “There are some features in Blackboard that weren’t in Angel.” Oswego State professors were able to

begin moving their content from Angel to Blackboard in the spring of 2015, in preparation for the fall semester. Kathi Dutton, the project manager from Learning Management Support, believes that as time goes on, more professors will end up using Blackboard after they hear how useful it is. “For some people, Angel never made sense,” Dutton said. “Then they get to Blackboard and it just clicks.” The new app, Blackboard Mobile Learn, is free. The app sends course notifications, such as new content, discussion posts and grades. “I think it is a very useful resource and it keeps you up to date with all of the homework and tests that professors give you,” said Jason Hui, a freshman. Oswego State has attempted to make this transition as smooth as possible by hosting a series of workshops throughout the semester for professors from August 19 to December 3. Communication and Social Interaction

professor Jessica Reeher attended a session and thought it was helpful. “You always learn things in training that you don’t learn on your own,” Reeher said. Students and professors also have a couple of different resources to assist in the transition. There is an Open SUNY Help desk, at open.suny.edu, which assists students in learning how to use the program. Faculty can also email any questions they have regarding Blackboard to bbhelp-list@ ls.oswego.edu. Angel has a more complicated process of opening up quizzes for students who had issues after they started the quiz. Through the use of Blackboard, professors are able to click on a student’s name and re-open a quiz for a student whose laptop crashed in the middle of a quiz. “I didn’t have to go through a lot of hoops, so I really like that it’s an easy fix,” Reeher said. Blackboard has simplified some of the processes, including the way students

submit papers. Students are able to confirm that they submitted the correct files, because it appears in a window that will allow the student to view the entire paper. “I like that Blackboard keeps everything localized so you don’t have to keep track of everything in each class,” freshman James Schaller said. Not all students like using Blackboard, including freshman Alexus Grady. “I get confused trying to be told what the homework is on Blackboard because I always have a lot of questions,” she said. “It also seemed like a lot of my professors were confused trying to set everything up.” Some of the students are embracing the change and like the use of Blackboard. “I think it can be a powerfully productive tool to enhance and better the student teacher relationship,” Jamie Aranoff said. “It can avoid communication errors if used correctly and if both the students and teachers are avid users.”

Chief Jeffery McCrobie, the fire alarm system went off in Moreland Hall because the building’s ventilation intake system was right next to the fire. All the smoke coming from the van was sucked into the vents and activated the alarm. The operator of the vehicle made a call to the Oswego Fire Department after trying to put out the blaze with a fire extinguisher. “We are just glad there were no injuries,” McCrobie said. “The operator did exactly what he should have done. When he discovered that there was something wrong, he got away from the vehicle. He attempted with a fire extinguisher, but the fire was too big and he just got away and kept everyone else away.” The Oswego Fire Department Engine 5 arrived at the scene at 1:03 p.m. and was able to put out the fire. According to McCrobie, the passengers did not report any malfunction while they were in the vehicle. Everything seemed normal to both Madison and Bareham. An investigation was conducted but the cause of the fire is still undetermined. “With such extensive damage, you have no idea where it came from,” McCrobie said. McCrobie said the Oswego Fire Department handles vehicle fires “pretty routinely,” although it was odd to see it with an Oswego vehicle. According to Rossi, Oswego State has its own team of three mechanics located in the commissary across from Route 104 off of the main campus. Each Oswego State vehicle is on a scheduled maintenance plan. “When something goes wrong or breaks or just needs oil changed, they will bring them in right away and get fixed right away,” Rossi said. “We never send our vehicles out; everything that needs to be done will be done on-campus.” McCrobie was glad the operator of the vehicle handled the situation so well and that he knew to call the Oswego Fire Department as soon as he knew the fire was out of his control.

Oswego State ranked amongst Best Northeastern Colleges The Princeton Review recently included campus as one of 225 schools in its 2016 annual catalog of northeast schools Abby West Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com The Princeton Review recently released its 2016 edition of the “Best Northeastern Colleges,” an annual catalog of exemplary universities based on college student surveys. Oswego State is featured among 225 schools in the region; however, the list does not give each school a definitive ranking or scoring number. This is not be the first time Oswego State has received high praise. This past academic year, U.S. News ranked the university as No. 56 in its expansive list of best colleges in the North, as well as one of the 15 best public institutions in the region. “Oswego is a good school and it shows when people make comparisons,” said Julie Blissert, Director of Communication and Marketing. “Rankings didn’t used to be as pervasive as they are today, but even 30 years ago we were in such guides as ‘How to Get an Ivy League Education at a State University’ and Barron’s ‘Best and Most Popular Colleges’. We’ve been in The Princeton Review’s ‘Best Northeastern Colleges’ every year since it began.” The content included in The Princeton Review’s student surveys was comprised of satisfaction with academic programs, student relations and administrative support,

among other encompassing criteria. “As competition heats up among colleges in the Northeast, Oswego is doing especially well because we are a very welcoming place,” said Blissert “We have a lot of outstanding faculty who are doing great work in their fields and like to partner with students on their research and creative projects and use their professional networks to link students to opportunities for applied learning in the business and nonprofit communities. Our students have a lot of support available to help them get an outstanding education and life experience that prepare them for a successful future.” Even though a large percentage of students are in-state residents, Oswego State is still attractive for students who wish to live out-of-state or region and trek to their university. “Oswego is a tremendous value. Not many campuses- SUNY or private- have the facilities we have, the programs and majors, and certainly not our lakeside location,” said Dan Griffin, director of admissions Four percent of students attending this academic school year are from out of the state or country. According to Griffin, Oswego State does in fact compete with most other SUNY institutions, including Geneseo, Albany, Oneonta and Binghamton. This is reflected by Oswego State’s frequent inclusion in varying reviews.

Alexander Simone | The Oswegonian Despite Oswego State’s ranking in The Princeton Review’s “Best Northeastern Colleges,” it still compete with other notable SUNY institutions.

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Oswego mayoral public debate to be held this coming October All three candidates prepare for open dicussion at local high school regarding important community issues Tatyana Bellamy-Walker Assistant News Editor twalker@oswegonian.com Oswego County legislator Amy Tresidder will contend with Republican opponent William “Billy” Barlow in a public debate this fall, along with the current mayor Thomas Gillen. Tresidder, a mother of five and a county resident for over 30 years, will serve as Oswego’s first female Democratic candidate. She hopes to extinguish economic inequities throughout the city. In partnership with the Shineman Foundation, PathFinder Bank and Novelis, according to the Oswego Renaissance Association (ORA) website, the program provides multi-year assistance to revitalize disadvantaged neighborhoods.

“It is difficult to say there is one specific thing to solve poverty in a city like Oswego where it is such a huge problem,” Tresidder said. “One of the clear things happening now is the Oswego Renaissance Association, where block grants are given to homes to be improved.” As her campaign moves forward, Tresidder wants to expand this program across the college community. In an immediate infrastructure overhaul, college rentals would also be included in the city’s run down of redesigned homes. “I would love to see our college rentals also improved so that our students who want to rent in our city feel valued also,” Tresidder said. “They are not expected to live in sub-quality apartments and houses.” The debate will be held on October 14 at Oswego High School. Voters are allowed to sit in on the open discussion

with the candidates. According to Tresidder, ongoing problems of poverty, low technological advancements, high property taxes and deficient emergency aid left the city with an uncertain revival for years. “We need to make the city’s government better overall,” Tresidder said. “We are behind in technology; we need to streamline the process for our small businesses. We can’t improve our city until we improve city hall.” Tresidder ’s opponent, 24-year-old Arizona State graduate Barlow, approaches the city’s disparities with a spirit of enthusiasm. Next week he will be greeting taxpayers at the Oswego Tea Company on 157 E. First Street. Residents can catch a coffee break with the candidate while he advocates for the prosperity of the town.

Barlow is a door-to-door candidate, and according to posts on his mayoral Facebook page, he enjoys serving the community at large. Whether it be scoping out young entrepreneurs at a children’s lemonade stand or tending to his small food business, ‘Barlow Concession,’ he is visible throughout the city. “I see how vital SUNY’s presence is in Oswego and how important it is capitalize on what they bring,” Barlow said. “Making sure we are a community that looks into the future and offers students something to do and provide a comfortable space for them to live and go to school.” According to Barlow, Oswego State contributes to 60 percent of the county’s overall economy. As a spearhead for business and fiscal development, he is motivated to make the city more college-friendly. “We want to try and attract good paying

jobs that provide a living wage,” Barlow said. Barlow hopes to integrate off-campus students with the services of the downtown community. “College students want to see a livable, walkable downtown,” Barlow said. “Younger professionals want to live near their friends, [and] the coffee shop. They want to be close to the amenities downtown has to offer. You can have an apartment and be with your friends right in the middle of downtown.” Mayor Gillen will return to the roster this election season. Enforcing tax cuts to the working class and technological upgrades for the county are some of the topics that his campaign will be focusing on.. The mayoral election will be held on November 3, when taxpayers will have an opportunity to decide between Barlow, Tresidder and current mayor Gillen.

Elijah Vary | The Oswegonian

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FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2015

NEW STADIUM DEBUTS

Editor's Column:

New era begins in sports

View from the new Laker Turf Field from on top of the press box.

Welcome back, Lakers. After yet another summer, we find ourselves on the shores of Lake Ontario, gazing at flawless sunset after sunset, preparing ourselves for the brutal monster that we call winter here in Oswego. Some of us have taken on new challenges this year (The Oswegonian sports editor) and are still adjusting to a new schedule that involves actually waking up and going to bed at a reasonable time. Many of us find ourselves in some sort of extracurricular activity, each holding a different amount of time that needs to be delegated to it. However, not many of our activities are more time-consuming and stressful than those of a student-athlete. These individuals sacrifice hours every day of sleep and social time to improve their skills every day. They go through the same hardships scholarship athletes do but don’t receive the same glamour and fame. No major networks. No national stories. No screaming crowds. While this is expected for a smaller Div. III school, we have to give it up for athletes who do the work they do without the reward many others get. Laker athletes do it for pride and enjoyment of the team. They do it to compete in the moment either surrounded by their teammates, or in a more individual sport like tennis or cross country. All athletes must overcome the consternation of their own in-game thoughts and contribute the best that they can, for whatever causes them to strive. This is my promise to you all: We at the sports section will do our absolute best to cover every angle of sports this year. We will do our best to share every story and cover every game that we at The Oswegonian can, get quotes from every coach and every player we can and give them just a little coverage that they wouldn’t get normally. There isn’t much media in our area for sporting events, so I take responsibility for getting every story out that we can. Our friends at WTOP-10 and WNYO-88.9 offer great insight and analysis to you for live sports, but we want to be there for you when you can’t listen or watch the event live and need a quick recap, or every Friday when we can give you that feel-good feature on a great student-athlete you’ve never heard of before.

"I feel like you have to pinch me, I'm just really excited and I feel like I'm at a visiting venue. Everyone that was a part of the project did a fantastic job."

Tom Kasperowicz | The Oswegonian

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IN OPENER

Athletic Director Sue Viscomi (left) speaks in front of the crowd alongside Jerald Woolfolk, Vice President of Student Affairs (left center), President Deborah Stanley (right center) and Dan Scaia '68 (right).

-Malcolm Huggins, Assistant Director of Athletics.

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Athletic Director Sue Viscomi speaks in front of the Laker crowd alongside Jerald Woolfolk (VP of Student Affairs), President Deborah Stanley, and Dan Scaia '68.

The first 200 students to arrive at Laker Turf Stadium received free t-shirts to commemorate the event.

"This is about the students, about their desire to be in competition, about the desire to be disciplined, move forward and be healthy." -President Deborah Stanley.

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Junior Harrison Reiber dribbles the ball near midfield against St. Lawrence.

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Junior defender Corinne Kimmelman weaves her way through two William Smith players.

"The game's a lot faster, it's an adjustment, but definitely for the better." -Lisa O'Callaghan, field hockey

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Blue Line

Saints wear down Lakers in first fall match at new turf stadium

Quote of the Week This is about the students, about their desire to be in competition, about the desire to be disciplined, move forward and be healthy." -President Deborah Stanley

THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2015

Lakers fall early, cannot recover vs. SLU

Tom Kasperowicz | The Oswegonian Oswego State takes on St. Lawrence in the home opener of the 2015 season on the new turf field.

Dan Laverde Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com After much anticipation, the brand-new Laker Turf Stadium was officially put to use for the first time with Tuesday’s Laker Turf Stadium Kick-Off. The event promoted the first men’s soccer game of the 2015 season. As the excited fans filed into the new bleachers, the season of Oswego State men’s soccer began at 4 p.m. on a beautiful summer afternoon against the St. Lawrence Saints. The score was even at halftime, despite the Saints out-shooting the Lakers 13-2. Lakers senior goalie, Todd Lawson, had a strong first half with five saves and was helped by a stingy Laker defense to keep a goose egg in the Saints’ score box at halftime. Lawson finished with eight saves on the day, while facing frequent shots all game from a powerful St. Lawrence attack. The Saints’ relentlessness on offense

would pay off in the second half, however, as they would put the ball in the net three times, all while adding 12 more shots to their whopping total. The first two goals came within a seven minute span, with Dan Hunt finding the corner of the net for the first and Ryan Grant blasting one through for the second. Grant would not be done after that, as the senior midfielder would find the back of the net again for his second score of the game, solidifying the Saints’ first victory of the season by a score of 3-0. Offense was the story of this one for St. Lawrence, as they finished with a combined 25 shots, compared with seven for Oswego State. Despite the final score, the Lakers displayed a promising performance against tough competition in the defending Liberty League Champion Saints. Notable Laker performances include eight saves by Lawson and three of the Laker’s seven shots coming off the foot of sophomore midfielder Connor Lunduski. The Lakers look to bounce back from the loss this Friday as they face Canton at 3 pm.

Emily Wright| The Oswegonian Alexa Restante and the women's soccer team lost their season opener home to St. Lawrence at home, their fourth straight loss to the Saints.

Victor Pusateri Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com The Oswego State women’s soccer team’s season got underway Tuesday as they hosted St. Lawrence in the first game of the 2015 season. Their campaign didn’t start off the way they had hoped, as the Lakers (0-1, 0-0 SUNYAC) dropped their home opener by a score of 0-2 to the Saints (1-0, 0-0 ECAC). Head coach Brian McGrane shared his displeasure with his team’s performance and had only one word to describe their play on the field: “terrible”. “No energy, no life,” McGrane said. “I’d like to say it’s because of St. Lawrence but mentally we just weren’t here. Just terrible.” St. Lawrence controlled the game for most of the first half as they took five shots, two of which found the back of the net for goals while

dominating time of possession. Hannah Merriam put the Saints up 1-0 less than ten minutes into the contest with a shot from 19 yards out. Then, almost 20 minutes later, sophomore Kaleigh White doubled St. Lawrence’s lead to give them a two-goal advantage over the Lakers. Oswego in the first half managed only two shots and struggled mightily with keeping the ball in their opponent’s zone. “Just giving balls away,” McGrane said was a major problem to his team’s struggles. “We probably turned the ball over in our defensive third and total in the first half probably 50 times.” The Lakers picked it up in the second half as the time of possession was not so much onesided toward the Saints and they were able to get seven shots on goal, just one fewer than St. Lawrence, who had eight. Around the 25-minute mark, the Lakers

thought that they had scored to cut the lead in half but the goal was waved off due to an offside call. Oswego goalkeeper Melissa Siegfried finished the game with seven saves, six of which came in the second half, which kept the deficit at two. Coach McGrane said there is a lot he wants to work on in practice with the team before their next match but that the biggest adjustment that needs to be made is the amount of effort put forth. “We need to be a little more hungry and aggressive in the final third,” he said. “You can’t have one player try beat five in the box. It’s something we talked about all preseason but it’s just going to take a lot of effort to get it done.” Oswego returns to action and looks to earn their first win of the season this Friday when they host Pittsburgh-Greensburg at 3 p.m.

Offense remains strong as Lakers sweep Wells in season opener Balanced play proves no match for The Express as strong leadership propels optimistic expectations for season Derek Hempstead Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com The Oswego State volleyball team shut out Wells College with a score of 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-13) in their season opener on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Not only was this the fourth straight season in which the Lakers have won their season opener, but this is also the fourth straight season they have shut out Wells 3-0. It was a strong performance from the Lakers as they never let Wells College get on a run and score more than four points in a row. Instead, the team would remain on the offensive, scoring in small bursts to win each set. Oswego State's offense was on point as they totaled 24 kills in the game. Led by junior outside hitter Jessica Long who recorded six kills, a total of six players would record kills including Ariel Murawski, Megan Russell and Alison Sullivan who would each finish with four. The Lakers’ offense was well balanced throughout as the team finished with eight aces averaging 2.67 aces per set. The team also finished with 22 assists, led by junior setter

Lauren Edwards who finished the game with 11. Edwards also impacted the game with her serving. With Oswego leading 11-10 in the third set, Edwards scored 10 straight points off of serves. The defense was also strong in Oswego State's win as the team combined for a total of 28 digs. Senior libero Rachael Ruggaber, as well as Edwards would lead the team totaling eight digs apiece. The defense continued to flourish as the team would record eight blocks. Kelsey Dillon, Emma Moriarty and Megan Russell led the team with 2 blocks each as the team averaged 1.67 blocks per set. The Lakers also minimized their errors throughout the game. Oswego finished all three sets and totaled only 12 errors. Wells College finished the game with ten more turnovers for a total of 22. The Lakers will play next when they take the court against Scranton in the University of Scranton tournament in Pennsylvania. The tournament will consist of three games including the Scranton game, as well as games against Pitt-Bradford and Anna Maria College. The tournament begins on Friday, Sept. 4 at 2:30 P.M.

Criselda Mapoy | The Oswegonian Junior Lauren Edwards, who had 11 assists sets up a spike for fellow Junior Megan Russell who had four kills in her first game of the season.

Lakers show flashes of potential vs. nationally ranked opponent Strong effort by defense and goalie not enough to hold off strong offensive attack of the Herons under the lights Dan Laverde Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com

Criselda Mapoy | The Oswegonian Grace Rinaldi looks to evade a pair of Willliam Smith players while Maddie Nelson trails behind her and Monica Harvey waits for the play to unfold at midfield.

The field hockey team opened their season on Tuesday as they faced no. 18 William Smith College at the new Laker Turf Stadium. This is the sixth consecutive year that Oswego has faced the Herons in the first game of the season, two teams that are getting to know each other well in what is becoming an out-of-conference rivalry. The Herons showed why they are deserving of their national ranking from the start, as their renowned defense prevented Oswego from getting a single shot in the first half. To go along with preventing shots, William Smith out-shot the Lakers by the large margin of 16-0 in the first 35 minutes. The Laker’s defense looked strong though, largely because Sophomore goalie Sarita Charap, who impressed with eight saves while allowing just two goals on those 16 shots. The two shots that passed Charap were scored by junior Herons forward Alessandra Patrizio at 14:13 and sophomore midfielder Alexandra Frary at 19:22. The 2-0 score at halftime in favor of Wil-

liam Smith was an improvement over the previous two years for Oswego State, in which the Herons scored six goals in each of the first halves in 2013 and 2014. The second half scoring on Tuesday began with sophomore defender Maura Moran converting William Smith’s third goal of the day at 39:20. Senior Lakers forward Lisa O’Callaghan would bounce back quickly with a goal of her own at the minute mark 41:00, but that would be the only goal of the day for Oswego as they finished with just two shot attempts. The Herons, meanwhile, would continue to pile on the shot attempts in the second half, cashing in for two more goals on 12 shots, adding up to a striking total of 28 shots on the day. The final two goals for the Herons were scored by sophomore forward Hannah Wood at 56:52, 61:19. Wood put on a quite an impressive offensive performance. William Smith would go on to win by a final score of 5-1, making it their 12th consecutive victory over the Lakers dating back to 2004. Oswego will travel to Rochester to face Nazareth College on Saturday at noon.

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FRIDAY, September 10, 2010

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2015

Men's soccer gives back

Kwoyelo leads support of African charity Dean Meyer Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com Paul Kwoyelo, a member of the Oswego State men’s soccer team was a member of a charity organization that helped bring athletic gear to those in need. Kwoyelo, his teammates and head coach Robert Friske donated to Don Bosco Children and Life Mission’s efforts in Uganda. Kwoyelo grew up in Uganda and was in a similar situation seven years ago. Coach Friske was immensely supportive to Paul for giving back to his country. “When you listen to the kids and want to help them out and they want to give back from where they came from, its motivating for me to make it happen with them,” Friske said. He also talked about the importance of this charity to Kwoyelo. “It means the world to him because

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it’s where he came from and for him to be able to help out his hometown and his grade school is fulfilling for him, but it’s also motivating for him to want and try to do more as well,” Friske said. He also spoke highly of Kwoyelo’s character throughout the whole process. “It’s great, only a kid that is interested in it and mature and exceptional will be able to carry it through.” The first thing Kwoyelo mentioned was how much he enjoyed working with the large number of kids in the charity, “It was awesome, everyone cooperated.” Kwoyelo said. “I’ve been there myself and being in Africa and nothing going well. I was one of those kids and I received a package and it felt so great and cheered me up for years.” He was able to come up with an idea to help out where he grew up, knowing that he received a donation when he was younger, and was in the same situation as those he is helping out now. “This is not only a charity for me, this is a way to give back to people who helped to get where I am right now”.

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Charap: 12 saves O'Callaghan: 1 goal Wood: 2 goals Chirco: 1 save

Men's Soccer Tuesday, September 1

Tom Kasperowicz | The Oswegonian This year will mark Coach Robert Friske's 11th year coaching at Oswego State, 19th overall

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CAMPUS REC REPORT Kelsey Blair Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com On August 22, freshmen and transfer students came together for a day of fun and competition at Project Play. This annual event hosted by Campus Recreation gives new students an opportunity to come together, meet new friends and compete against students from residence halls. Led by their resident student staff captain, the residence halls went head-to-head against each other in various sports. This year’s students competed in basketball, dodgeball,

softball and an obstacle course. The environment was exciting as the RSS leaders helped to get their teams pumped up with cheers and chants. All the students were cheering for residents from their respective halls. Many students made new friends at the event. “Project Play is a great way for the new students to meet each other and see other parts of the campus outside their building,” said Jordan Loward, Resident Assistant in Funnelle Hall. Each activity was scored using a points system. The team with the highest number of points at the conclusion of the afternoon was awarded a hall of champions trophy. After all the scores were added up, it was Funnelle Hall that came out victorious.

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Tom Kasperowicz | The Oswegonian Paul Kwoyelo returns to Oswego State for his junior year after leaving breifly for during his sophomore year.

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Photo provided by Sean Ramundo First year and transfer students from Funnelle Hall pose after winning the Hall of Champions trophy.

Number of seniors on women’s soccer roster, Alyssa Glasshagel and Bailey Waterbury. Glasshagel, who is the returning starting goalie, registered 70 saves last season and also recorded three shutouts. Waterbury is the returning Captain for the Lakers and hopes to return to her 2013 form where she was selected ALL-SUNYAC First Team.

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Attendance at the Men’s soccer home opener versus St. Lawrence on Tuesday. This game also marked the first regular season game played on the new turf field, which will now be used for men’s soccer, women’s field hockey, and men’s and women’s lacrosse

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Shots on goal allowed by women’s field hockey versus no.18 William Smith in the first game of the season. Despite strong efforts from last year ’s First Team All-SUNYAC goalie Sarita Charap, the Laker ’s defense allowed six more shots on goal than they averaged last year.

Points by Connor Lunduski which led the men’s soccer team last season. With three goals and an assist, Lunduski made himself a leader on this team even though he was only a freshman. Connor also plays with his brother, Jacob, on Oswego State.

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FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 2015

STAFF EDITORIAL

COMPUTER LAB COMMONALITY Oneida. Scales. Waterbury. Hart. When thinking of residence halls, one may not think of these four buildings in the same context. Oneida is on the opposite side of campus from Scales and Waterbury, while Hart lies, well, at the heart. Waterbury just reopened after an extensive renovation process and Scales is up next starting in fall 2016. But what do these residence halls have in common? All four have a computer lab located inside. It’s hard not to wonder why this isn’t common among all the residence halls. Yes, Penfield Library is an excellent resource, but there are plenty of students who would much rather go to a computer lab located right inside their own residence hall than walk to Penfield. One may think this is lazy, but it’s not so much lazy as it would be convenient: easy access to

computers right in a student’s own home, so to speak, in case of an emergency situation. How many times have students had to rush in order to print something at the library in order to not be late for a class? The quick print line at Penfield is a necessary tool for these instances, but as the lines suggest, it is anything but quick the majority of the time. Students from across campus will try to print on their way to class on any given day and the quick print station lines show this. Of course, student accountability should come into question. We should be thinking ahead and getting our work done and printed on time, right? Well, unforeseen circumstances do occur and residents in the aforementioned four buildings have an upper hand when it comes to this. Computer labs in every residence hall

would also free up space in Penfield for commuting students. Students who live off campus may be deterred from going to Penfield if it is filled with on-campus residents. Computer labs would attract more residents in their own buildings, meaning Penfield would be a less crowded place during those busy studying hours. That’s not to say on-campus students wouldn’t still use the library. Many would still see Penfield as a much better atmosphere for study and deservedly so. And the computer labs would only have room for so many students. But in those instances when a quick print is needed or a student just doesn’t feel like walking to Penfield, whether due to the weather or lack of time, these computer labs would be a valuable addition to every residence hall.

IN THE OFFICE

Late nights, long drives prove their worth

What’s your favorite thing about fall semester? “Seeing all of the new faces back on campus.” Aaron Garcia sophomore, marketing

“The fact that I get to come back to Oswego after summer break.” Gary Ellison junior, english

Jenn Shuron Opinion Editor jshuron@oswegonian.com When I transferred to Oswego State last fall as a junior, I was excited to be in a residence hall after commuting 40 minutes to Onondaga Community College daily for two years. The excitement of meeting my new roommate and having late nights at my desk in my quaint shoebox room with coffee as my best friend in the morning made all of the money spent on new bed sheets and dorm décor worth every penny. That

was a dream that never did become a reality for me. Other than the convenience factor of living on campus, there was not much else that really convinced me to stick it out for my senior year. I made the decision this year to commute to campus from my home in Liverpool, about 35 minutes from Oswego. To make things interesting, let’s throw in my position as the Opinion Editor at The Oswegonian. I spend 20 plus hours in the office each week, plus a 15-credit course load. Let’s just say I don’t get home early too often. I usually head home around 1 a.m. on editing nights, but I find the ride home quite peaceful. I was leery at the thought of staying late hours only to come back to campus hours after I had left to attend my 9:35 a.m. class. I’m beginning to find that when you put your heart, energy and passion into an activity that will ultimately help you in the future, those late hours turn into riveting conversations and laughs within the office which transform into late night thoughts during my commute home when silence is defining.

Commuting while being heavily involved in a campus activity is more than possible, but it does have its tribulations. Sure, it’s great right now when the weather is balmy and the sun shines on my way here and the stars light the sky on my way home. However, I fear the end of the semester and the spring, when instead of just commuting to Oswego, I’ll be involved in a head-on battle with some of the worst winters seen on the East Coast, just me and my beetle-like Nissan Versa. For students who commute daily to Oswego, I feel your pain. The ride can seem long and there are days where we’d like five more minutes to sleep in before getting into our vehicles and making the trek to campus. For me, the drive is worth it. I know when I arrive on campus I’ll be greeted by my fellow staff at The Oswegonian, friends that I pass in the hallway, professors who will fill me with knowledge and finally, my reward at the day’s end, my very own bed.

Not so smoke free campus Oswego State enters its second semester of being smoke free property Julianne Loney Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com

“Pumpkins! The weather gets nicer.” Yonic Rojas senior, accounting

“It’s easier than I expected it to be!” Manna Job freshman, biology

“I like coming back, seeing all of my sisters...and the warm weather!” Kailey Calvarese sophomore, accounting

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As a freshman entering Oswego State, I was required to sit through the necessary and drawn-out orientation session on the school’s drugs, alcohol, and tobacco policy. Fall 2015 is supposed to be Oswego State’s second semester as a completely smoke free campus but in reality, it is not. I am just a freshman, still getting adjusted and trying to figure out the difference between Lanigan and Mahar. But the orientation directors have made sure to point out that Oswego State is now a smoke-free campus. For the two weeks that I have been here, I can say that I have seen at least 10 students smoking on campus. Is enforcing a no smoking policy ineffective when upperclassmen have attended the school prior to the new regulation? When is an appropriate time to implement such rule? When I asked fellow freshmen on my floor if they noticed smokers on campus, they agreed that they have seen quite a few students smoking on campus throughout the week. I understand that as a freshman, following the school’s policies in any area (whether it be plagiarism, the use of torrents and even the no smoking policy) is crucial in the beginning of our four year journey here. I feel that underclassmen have a fear of messing up early on in the college process, and take the new regulation into serious consideration. Because upperclassmen attended Oswego while the campus allowed smoking, it may be difficult for smokers to acclimate to the new change. However, should a penalty be placed on students found smoking within campus grounds, and if so, how should University Police handle it? According to the health and safety

Photo provided by Pakura via Pixabay Some students continue to smoke on campus after a no smoking policy was put into place last semester .

section of the 2015-2016 Student Handbook, smoking and tobacco products are completely prohibited on campus, as well as on extended campus sites, college affiliated activities off campus, indoor and outdoor facilities and inside vehicles in parking lots around campus. Under the same section of the handbook, the university policy states that should a student violate the regulation, a warning will be given to said student and if violations continue, the Human Resources offices will refer to the matter. Eventually, if enough violations persist, the Dean of Students could get involved. The enforcement of this policy should be held with high regard, because the health and safety of students should be in the student body’s best interest. Three of the leading causes of death, according to the Center for Disease Control and Protection are as follows: heart

disease, cancer and chronic lower respiratory diseases, all of which can potentially affect a tobacco smoker. The statistics do not stop there. If one does not use tobacco products, his or her chances of premature diseases are much lower than that of someone who uses tobacco products. There are many influences that affect the smoking and non-smoking communities, including the compelling and vibrant “truth” commercials, yet also many enticing magazine ads that further intrigue tobacco users. Nevertheless, it is important to consider that the school took the initiative to condemn smoking and tobacco usage on its campus. Oswego State is on the right track, enforcing a smoke-free policy in order to keep students healthy and to change the stigma that is attached to the collegiate experience.

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Selfie or Self Endangerment Tip of Perfect selfie has potential for great danger the hat...

◊... to switching from Angel to Blackboard. ◊... to people who still smoke on campus.

◊... to professors who let students use electronics in class. ◊... to late night being every night in Littlepage dining hall. ◊... to Auxillary Services for giving out free pretzels at the turf stadium opening.

◊... to people not using proper bathroom etiquette in Waterbury Hall.

Wag of the finger...

WDBJ shooting video strikes chord

Video of WDBJ reporter, cameraman in field being shot surfaces Photo provided R4vi via flickr As selfies increase in popularity, dangers surrounding how and when they are taken rise as well.

Cherilyn Beckles Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com Which came first: the selfie or the conceitedness? The idea of selfies has gone way too far, to the point where people are not only endangering the lives of themselves and those around them, but they are slowly becoming more self-absorbed. There was a time when people could take a photo of a moment and move on, but advancements in technology and hit songs such as “First Let Me Take a #Selfie” has changed the entire meaning of a photo. It has gone from being an innocent action to a competition of who can be caught taking the most interesting photo. Reckless behavior on social media has been documented, from child endangerment to criminal acts that have gotten people arrested. In February, a teenager from Pennsylvania was accused of murder after taking a selfie with

a person he recently shot and uploading it to Snapchat. According to the Washington Post, “District Attorney John Peck told the TribuneReview that during his 30-year career he’s never known of a killer who took a self-portrait with the victim.” In recent news, a man could lose his arm from attempting to take a selfie with a rattlesnake. He encountered a 4-foot rattlesnake and instead of walking away, he decided to pose with it, resulting in a trip to the hospital. Selfies are not worth your life. You can have a blast with friends and be safe as well. You don’t have to be doing something overly exciting in order for it to be a great photograph. You don’t have to take a selfie of every single moment in your life. Not only is it annoying, it also doesn’t allow you to genuinely enjoy the moment if you have to take time to pull out your phone and take a picture. Some moments should simply be remembered, not photographed.

Buzzfeed takes fresh angle with news

Lexi Hanna Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com On August 28 at 6:45 a.m., a reporter, cameraman and guest were senselessly shot during a live report. The reporter, Alison Parker, and cameraman, Adam Ward, were interviewing Vicki Gardner on WDBJ in Virginia when gunman, Vestor Flanagan, fired seven shots, killing Parker and Ward and injuring Gardner. Flanagan was a former reporter by the name of Bryce Williams, who had been fired. News stations where Flanagan previously worked announced they’d fired him after he showed obscure behavior and was seemingly threatening towards coworkers. Parker and Ward both have loved ones who are mourning deeply, some of whom are stepping up to speak out against situations like this. Parker’s father insists on fighting for stricter gun control. Others claim stations need to be more aware of the areas in which their employees are reporting from to avoid instances such as this one. Others still believe the video should not be shown as it’s too gruesome and personal. Should gun control be stricter and should there be laws pertaining to one’s ability to buy a gun? Should reporters be limited to reporting only in non-threatening areas? Should stations be required to ensure that safety? Gun control should be enforced, but not to the extent of “you aren’t allowed to own a gun for your safety or pleasure.” Rather, gun owners should have some sort of background check, making sure they are okay to be a gun owner. Reasons one should not be allowed by law to own a gun should in-

Photo provided by M M via flickr Talk surrounding the safety of reporters and crew in the field have begun after the fatal WDBJ shooting.

clude mental instability, hostile tendencies and proof of making irrational choices. We, as a people, deserve the right to own a gun at our own free will- whether we want it for sport, fun or protection. As far as the safety of a reporting team in the field, there should be some sort of safety precautions—but they should not be limited to a specific area because it’s “safer” than another. Newscasters should not be punished for the actions of others. Punishment in this sense means being denied access to report in a specific area because it could be unsafe and something could happen. A shooting could break out regardless of the amount of protection or the safety of the surrounding area. Is posting the video of Parker and Ward’s

untimely deaths a little too much? In some cases, yes. We must remember, the video was originally posted by Flanagan himself on Youtube. To have retrieved the shot through Ward’s view, one of his coworkers must have looked for that specific clip with the intent to show it to the world. While showing their death may be a little gruesome and perhaps disrespectful, we must remember if they were reporting a murderous scene or a serious shooting, every gruesome detail would be shown on live TV, running and re-running- with no regard to anyone involved. If the murder had happened to anyone other than a reporter and cameraman on live TV, no one would fuss over the ethics of sharing it with the world.

Prisoners granted education behind bars Inmates now have opportunity to recieve Pell Grant while in jail Photo provided by FirmBee via Pixabay Popular entertainment site Buzzfeed takes a stab at providing hard and breaking news to its readers.

Steven Lupo Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com These days, it’s hard to go a single day without seeing someone post the results of their latest BuzzFeed quiz. Maybe you’ve tried a quiz or two yourself. Maybe you’ve completed every quiz out there or maybe you’ve never even typed the website into your search bar. It’s easy to fall into these simple clickbait-style titles. Who doesn’t want to know what character from the beloved 90s sitcom “Saved By The Bell” they relate to the most? It can be fun and engaging for anyone. However, a problem arises when BuzzFeed includes a new tab on their website – News. Is the same website that asks “Which ‘Zoey 101’ Guy is Your Soulmate?” qualified to tell us that a capital murder suspect is now in police custody? Is it strange that we can learn how “fine AF” Kel Mitchell is and how Oliver Sacks redefined autism on the same front page? The answer is yes. It is strange. Entertainment should be kept separate from news and vice-versa. However, that is not always the case. BuzzFeed isn’t the only media enterprise to use people’s short attention spans to their advantage. In fact, while researching BuzzFeed, several ads popped up

showing me “What Your House Would Look Like If You Traveled the World.” BuzzFeed mixing entertainment with news is just a small illustration of a larger problem in popular media: picking and choosing news stories that will sell to audiences rather than inform them. Now, of course Fox News isn’t asking us “Who Said What: The Pope vs. Lord Voldemort?” or “How Experienced In Pooping Are You?” (I am apparently mildly experienced in pooping). But then again, major news networks have also been caught plenty of times in their own web of lies. So what qualifies them over BuzzFeed to report news? The qualifier for becoming a reliable news network seems to be knowing how to bring in the ratings and BuzzFeed is no stranger to good ratings. BuzzFeed has an estimated worth of $1.5 billion and has deals with several other media companies, including NBC Universal, which just invested $200 million into BuzzFeed with the hopes of better reaching the millennial community. So don’t be surprised if you see a BuzzFeed reporter in the press box of the next Olympic Games. The overall lesson here is that the media reports what earns them money. That’s been common knowledge for some time now, but with the introduction of BuzzFeed News, it certainly has gotten more interesting.

Photo provided by Tech in Asia via flickr Buzzfeed is known for quirky stories and a graphic based rating system that includes “omg “ and “WTF.”

Photo provided by TBEC Review via flickr Inmates will now be able to get Pell Grants for a college education while serving their sentences in order to reduce recidivism rates and help prisoners better themselves.

Christine King Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com In late July, nearly 21 years after the Higher Education Act prevented prisoners from receiving any form of federal aid for a college education, President Barack Obama announced that he is now working with the Department of Education toward a trial, or “pilot” program, that will allow certain prisoners to receive financial assistance from the government. No official program can be put into action without the approval of Congress, but the temporary pilot program is possible due to a section of the Higher Education Act of 1965 that allows for the testing and experimentation of how effective a temporary change to the distribution rules of federal aid can be. The major concern about this program is, of course, whether it is fair to those college students who have never committed any type of crime. Before jumping to extreme conclusions, let’s take a look at the specifics. Sure, it may seem unfair that someone

who has broken a law is going to receive federal student aid, when you as a student have not committed any type of illegal act. However, it can be argued that prison is a punishment system for crimes and that rehabilitating prisoners and providing them with education could have a positive effect on how they perform as a part of society after they are released. The temporary program will only last five years and is created for inmates who are eligible for release within the next five years. It is absolutely essential to recognize and understand that the overall goal of this program is to provide these prisoners with the skills and knowledge that they need in order to successfully enter back into society, become an effective part of the community and prevent any future association with crime. Look at it this way: would you want recently released inmates to have no newly acquired insight on society or education and, in some cases, end up back in a cell or would you rather that they be at least minimally educated and attempting to be a useful part of society? Still, it may be hard for a student who

has never committed a crime to see eye-to-eye with the system. It has been stated by Ted Mitchell, a member of the Department of Education, that the issuing of federal aid to inmates will “not compromise or displace any Pell Grant eligibility for any other populations.” In essence, this assurance should set current college students at ease. Serving time in prison is a rightful payment for crimes and, depending on the severity of the crime and the inmate’s status, once said payment is rightfully served, or is being rightfully served, he or she should not be denied the right to an education. Therefore, prisoners should have the opportunity to apply for and receive federal assistance to pay for an education. Denying financial assistance to those who actually want to become educated and learn how to perform more efficiently in our society is technically unconstitutional in itself. The U.S. prides itself on freedom; let’s focus on keeping it that way and bettering our society.

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Sparks fly on Beach House’s ‘Depression Cherry’ Jack Roche Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Over the course of four albums, Baltimore’s premier dream pop duo Beach House has most definitely found their niche in slow, graceful tunes filled with pulsing synths, sliding guitars and echoing vocals. While it’s apparent that band members Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally have grown very comfortable in said niche, it’s always exciting when bands change up their sound and venture into uncharted territory. Fans were excited at the prospect of Beach House trying something a little different, even if the development was relatively small. Unfortunately, their new album, “Depression Cherry” finds that Beach House stood steadfast instead of taking steps forward into a slightly different sound as so many of their fans had anxiously anticipated. At points, it will sound as though they are simply playing it safe. However, the lack of a brand new sound does not make “Depression Cherry” a bad record. The record opens with “Levitation,” which consists

of the familiar sounds of an echoing synthesizer paired intimately with Legrand’s alluring vocals. The beat change in the middle really pushes the track forward. The song stays true to its title, making the listener feel as though they’re floating upwards, being invited warmly by a voice promising, “there’s a place I want to take you.” The floaty, almost angelic mood crafted by this track sets a tone for the rest of the album. The album continues its strong start with tracks “Sparks,” “Space Song” and “Beyond Love.” These tracks are Beach House at its finest, capturing a dreamlike atmosphere through textured sounds that leak through speakers like a slow, sweet syrup. Each song contributes evenly to constructing a slow, serene pace that envelops the listener with relaxing waves of textured tones. It is after this strong start that “Depression Cherry” begins to lose its footing. Tracks like “10 : 37,” “Bluebird” and “Wildflower” taper off, wandering aimlessly and ending abruptly without any sort of payoff. These songs feel bare and unfinished, indistinct, without any memorable qualities to keep it lodged in your brain. “10 : 37”

Photo provided by commons.wikimedia.org Beach House explores new, intergalactic sounds on “Depression Cherry.”

is easily the worst offender of this feeling as it meticulously treads the line between soothing and just plain boring. The lack of substance leaves the latter half of the record without polish and is certainly the weak point of “Depression Cherry” and leads to several songs feeling as though they’re unfinished. It’s the waltzy ballad “PPP” and grand finale “Days of Candy” that save the back half of the album. The daydreamy melody of “PPP” and celestial sounds of “Days of Candy” both sound like songs that have been lovingly produced and perfected by Beach House. The strong finish tries its hardest to make up for

a lackluster back half and ultimately succeeds through the cosmic choir sounds of “Days of Candy.” While “Depression Cherry” may not stand out high above the rest of their discography, it is still successful in combining many of the best elements of their previous efforts into a single refined piece of work. There are more than enough songs on the album for fans, both new and old, to fall in love with. Older fans of Beach House will undoubtedly be entranced by the familiarity of the sounds held within “Depression Cherry” that they’ve come to expect and love. Despite this fact, many fans still won’t be able to help but wonder, where does this band go from here?

‘Fear the Walking Dead’ keeps loyal fans infected in order to survive. back to characters like Andrea, character has been through. Morgan Altland The pilot is incredibly well played by Laurie Holden, Yet through their mess, you Asst. Laker Review Editor see Cliff Curtis (“Missing”) cremaltland@oswegonian.com written. The show’s pilot epi- from the original series.

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“Fear the Walking Dead” drew an intense amount of viewers with over 10 million people watching the pilot episode when it premiered on August 23 on AMC. However, as impressive as the viewership was, the majority of that comes from fans of its companion show, “The Walking Dead.” As nice as this pilot episode was, it was not “The Walking Dead.” The show is set in Los Angeles in the early stages of the zombie apocalypse. It centers on the Clark and Manawa families. As the world around them slowly begins to crumble, they are forced back together

sode was written by its co-creators, Robert Kirkman (writer of “The Walking Dead” comics, as well as a few episodes of the series) and Dave Erickson (“Sons of Anarchy” writer). The two do a great job of not only establishing the world early on in the episode, but drawing viewers in and keeping them watching. The world engulfs you and makes you want to see it slowly plunge into the wasteland that viewers know it will become. One thing that drags viewers out of the show is some of the performances given by the main cast. Kim Dickens (“Treme”) and Frank Dillane (“Sense8”) both give performances that make viewers pull away from the world and think

Dickens plays Madison Clark, a mother and guidance counselor. Yet in many of her dramatic scenes, it is hard to believe she actually cares for anyone she is trying to help. There is a part where you see her cry in the second episode, yet it seems forced and has an abrupt start and finish. Dillane plays Nick Clark, son of Madison and a recovering heroin addict. As characters go, his is probably the most difficult to watch. There is a scene where he meets his drug dealer in a diner and he displays two moods. The transition between the two is incredibly sloppy and it prevents viewers from understanding the harsh reality of what the

ate a great character in Travis, the boyfriend of Madison and a divorced father. You watch the character push to find a place in the Clark family as both kids try to reject him and his struggle to stay connected to his ex-wife and son. Through the episodes that have aired, viewers have gotten to see him fight; we want him to fight more and be the hero the show needs to have. If you love the original show, you should definitely give this one a chance. Season one still has four more episodes and season two has already been approved. Just remember, this is not the original and if you go in looking to find what the original had, you won’t be able to become enthralled by the new world the writers have created.

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‘Mr. Robot’ keeps audience hooked all summer long Megan Beauchamp Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

“Mr. Robot” might just be the breakout show you haven’t watched yet. The USA original series premiered a full month before its air date on the Internet and other video on demand services, on May 27. From there, the internet exploded with so much positive feedback that the series was renewed for a second season before even hitting TV screens June 24 for the pilot. Not too shabby for a network competing against other primetime channels like HBO and Showtime. From writer Sam Esmail, meet Elliot, played by Rami Malek (“Need For Speed”), a socially inept, morphine snorting, paranoid outcast with indifference painted on his face and a voice to match. He works as a cybersecurity employee at tech company AllSafe by day, but by night he’s a part of a hacktivist group called “Fscociety” a rag-tag justice league, intent on taking down the corrupt

organization ruining the world: E Corp. Or, as Elliot likes to call them, “Evil Corp.” The series itself follows Elliot and his reluctant affiliation with the vigilante hackers led by the ambiguous, off-beat Mr. Robot, played by Christian Slater (“Hot Tub Time Machine”). They’re a scrappy bunch that sometimes teeter on the edge of seedy. They’re the kids your mom told you not to hang out with at recess. However, the interesting thing is that these characters, who are albeit criminals, are heroes. Their mission is contingent upon deleting global debt and fulfilling a redistribution of wealth to the masses. Though their actions may be illegal, they are earnest in their intentions to use their skills for the greater good. What really draws the viewer in is not only the monotonous drawl of Elliot’s voice, but the fact that he is a neurotic, mostly delusional, drug addict, who also happens to be our narrator. He guides viewers, but watching the show the viewer constantly has to beg the question: “Is this even happening?” Elliot is an incredibly intelligent character but

Photo provided by usanetwork.com Rami Malek stars as Elliot Alderson, a professional hacker and addict, trying to shut down E. Corp on “Mr. Robot.”

let’s be honest here- he snorts morphine for breakfast. Reliable narrator? Not so much. But in a lot of ways, that’s what keeps the viewers intrigued. Sometimes we have no clue if what we’re watching is real or just another feature of Elliot’s delusions. While the show is suspenseful and thrilling to watch, it does challenge the viewer’s perception of what our desires are and

perhaps what they should be instead. In the pilot episode, while Elliot is speaking with his therapist Krista, played by Gloria Reuben (“Lincoln”), he goes into a long detached monologue about how the things in our world seem ‘counterfeit’ and how society feels like a ‘hoax’. A lot of what the viewer gets out of the show is a almost dark, satirical underlying social commentary on the

world we live in today. “Mr. Robot” speaks to our faults as people, but it also gives us the incentive to not negotiate who we are to society’s hierarchy. How’s that for brain food? With razor-sharp writing and compelling storytelling, “Mr. Robot” is unparalleled to anything else on television right now. Be apart of the movement Wednesday nights at 10.

Summer video game releases have something for everyone Amanda McKnight Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com It’s that time of year again: football season. The one thing all video game playing football fanatics look forward to is here, “Madden 16.” EA Sports took training to the next level this year to cut out the time spent learning how the game works. Game mode now features training while you play so everything you learn is put in action and counts for your team as you build. There is a new feature called draft champions, which gives the player the option to create a fantasy football draft where he or she controls the game. That’s not all “Madden 16” has to offer. The playmaker highlight reels have new player spotlights and new controls like quarterback mechanics and defense systems. The opportunity to not only be a superstar player, but the owner of your team, is possible with the

new franchise mode. Overall EA’s main focus is to give the player the opportunity to build the football team that he or she would be a fan of and to make the game more personal. If you are not a football fan but love horror movies, you now have the access to play the victim. “Until Dawn,” a PlayStation exclusive, is a game that takes place out in the mountains where the player is one of eight characters who are trapped fighting their biggest fears to survive. Every decision that is made in the game effects one of your friends, which means it could be life or death for one of you. This next-gen horror puts the story in your hands, and no story is ever the same. An interactive storyline that you can play over and over again, as every player in the game amounts to eight different scenarios. Turn the lights down, volume up and let the realistic graphics pull you in as you do your best to survive. To throw it back in time,

Photo provided by playstation.com Until Dawn gives fans of the horror genre an interactive experience filled to the brim with constantly changing horrors and situations.

“Mega Man,” a game that goes back to 1987, released on the NINTENDO Entertainment System and is now is available on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. But it’s not just one game, it is the “Mega Man Legacy Collection.” This game is exactly what it sounds like: a collection of different “Mega Man” games over the years. What many “Mega

Man” fanatics love about this is there are no new graphics, layers or skins, just the same platforms with new challenges. This collection allows the player to appreciate the history of the game, the time spent as a child and a way to fulfill that nostalgia we all get thinking about our childhood, all in high definition of course. This realistic remake of an old

arcade game has its perks because you do not have to play for countless hours to win the game. You can save your place in each individual game without having to deal with the old password systems. “Mega Man Legacy Collection” is a great way to appreciate both the history and the growth of gaming as a whole.

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‘American Ultra’: high action, low results Rob Hart Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

A common criticism of modern Hollywood is a noticeable lack of original films and an over-reliance on sequels, reboots and spinoffs of preexisting properties. Although “American Ultra” is an original feature, it struggles to provide a consistently fun and engaging viewing experience, even among one of the weaker summer blockbuster seasons in recent memory. The film directed by Nima Nourizadeh and written by Max Landis stars Jesse Eisenberg (“Now You See Me”) as Mike Howell, a neurotic stoner living in small town West Virginia with his girlfriend, Phoebe, played by Kristen Stewart (“Snow White and the Huntsman”). Much to his surprise, events reveal that Mike is a dangerous government weapon marked for extermination. In order to save himself and his girlfriend Mike must use his recently awakened abilities to fight and survive whatever the

Photo provided by americanultramovie.com Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart take a break from fighting the CIA in “America Ultra.”

CIA sends his way. Despite its crazy premise, the film’s direction doesn’t do enough to embrace how over-the-top the material is. While the writing suggests colorful characters and crazy sequences, the cinematography and directorial choices opt for a more grounded, almost gritty lens for the writing to work through. The result is a film

that seems to be at odds with itself. Scenes that invite more opportunities for directorial liberty, such as the film’s slower romantic scenes, are quite jarring when followed by scenes of overthe-top action and bizarre dialogue. The directorial approach is simply not enough to fully portray the craziness the story demands. It is difficult to judge most of the

performances in the film. Eisenberg and Stewart don’t come off as particularly terrible, but it’s hard to tell if they’re playing their roles exceptionally well. Eisenberg has played similar roles in past films. However, the misaimed direction apparent in the film’s cinematographic tone may have extended to the acting direction. This is not helped by the dialogue.

While there are quite a few clever moments in the writing, the dialogue, especially between Eisenberg and Stewart, can dip down to John Green levels of cringe. One performance does stand out though. Topher Grace is a smarmy, irreverent CIA agent who serves as the film’s primary antagonist. The scenes he appears in are filled with the kind of energy that should have gone into the sense of craziness that the movie is sorely missing. The easiest explanation for “American Ultra”’s problems would be that Nourizadeh simply did not know what to do with Landis’ script and put the film in a direction unaware of the special attention needed to make a story like “American Ultra” work. In order for something like “American Ultra” to work, it needs to embrace its ridiculousness and run with it. “American Ultra,” however, is aware of its ludicracy only when it is absolutely necessary to the story. Despite some brief bits of genuine cleverness, “American Ultra” serves as an example of a fun action movie that tries not to be a fun action movie in the most counterproductive way.

‘Hitman: Agent 47’ fails to kill opening weekend Robb Lee Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Take every action movie cliché you can think of: the damsel in distress, the seemingly unstoppable bad guy, the unflinching anti-hero and the head of the evil corporation, bent on getting his way no matter what the cost. Now, add random fights, gunfire, car chase scenes, as well as the occasional sarcastic quip and put it into the context of a video game world and what do you have? The answer to that would be “Hitman: Agent 47.” There are many things that can be said about “Hitman: Agent 47,” including rebooting and re-imagining. Many have even said that it is a sequel to the 2007 Hitman movie, but it is not. Let’s just say that “Hitman: Agent 47” is an attempt to breathe new life into bringing this video game world to the big screen. In the film Agent 47 (Rupert

Friend, “The Young Victoria”) is a fearless, emotionless killing machine who was engineered to be that way since birth. This was done as part of an experiment to create assassins called Agents. However, when the lead scientist played by Ciaran Hinds (“Game of Thrones”), realizes that there are those who wish to use his work for their own evil purposes, he disappears, vowing to not let his work be used for evil. Many years later a group is close to replicating the project. Agent 47 and those who employ him know that nothing good will come of this, so they set off to attempt to find the former head of the project. Agent 47 dePhoto provided by foxmovies.com cides his best option is to track Rupert Friend stars as the emotionless Agent 47, prepared to assassinate anyone who stands in his way. down a woman (Hannah Ware, “Old Boy”) who may have ties of his previous characters at bay, of the scenes in which Agent 47 Hinds is a good move in order to to his past and use her to find although there will be plenty of dispatches bad guys are, to put add some name recognition and the missing scientist. The group comparisons to this portrayal it nicely, a little graphic. star power to the film, which Syndicate International also real- versus the 2007 version. Overall, the movie is not bad may be enough to get some to izes the woman may be the key If you like your action movas far as shoot ‘em up action go see it. However, this film, like to everything. ies light on plot points, then this movies go. It satisfies the audi- its predecessor, will most likely This is where the story starts is the movie for you. The audience’s craving for action while find its true audience on DVD to unfold. ence is given bits of the backstogiving just enough story to keep with the gamers and fanboys Not having seen any of Ru- ry here and there, but that just the movie rolling. I think that which will probably be enough pert Friend’s other work kept serves as a transition from one having Zachary Quinto (“He- to earn it a sequel or another atthe urge to compare this to any action scene to the next. Some roes,” “Star Trek”) and Ciaran tempt in the future.

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Netflix throwback: ‘Gossip Girl,’ tell your friends

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What do you experience when you combine the work of Cecily von Ziegesar, Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage? You let yourself into the world of “Gossip Girl.” This television series, based on the book series written by Ziegesar, is the story of four teenage heartthrobs who are exposed to opulent wealth in the heart of the Upper East Side in New York City. Although the last season on air ended in 2012, it is still a Netflix classic today. It takes the saying “an oldie, but a goodie” to the next level. While actors and actresses Blake Lively (“Green Lantern”), Leighton Meester (“The Judge”), Ed Westwick (“J. Edgar”) and Chace Crawford (“What to Expect When You’re Expecting”) manage to live their everyday lives, there are always a few outsiders driven to get in. Their every move is tracked by an online site that commu-

Photo provided by flickr.com Gossip Girl may be over, but fans and newcomers to the show have a chance to catch it on Netflix.

nicates to their peers via text message, usually stirring the pot with the most negative gossip possible. The leader of the online website is known as “Gossip Girl,” who refuses to reveal his or her identity until the last episode.

That being said, there are 121 episodes throughout all six seasons and the wait is an absolute torture. Chuck (Westwick), Nathaniel (Crawford), Blair (Meester) and Serena (Lively) enjoy parties, fine dining and

sexual experimentation among each other throughout the series. Dan, actor Penn Badgely (“Easy A”), “Lonely Boy,”and Serena’s true love, struggles to find his way into the world of Upper East Side glamour, while staying

true to his Brooklyn roots. These five scandalous, attractive young adults find a way to do horrible things to each other repeatedly throughout the series, yet manage to remain best friends. “Gossip Girl” is such a twisted, yet remarkable show. It tells the story of wealthy kids struggling to perfect their everyday lives with someone constantly tracking their every move. Nate, Chuck, Blair and Serena demonstrate the meaning of true friendship and when push comes to shove, they will always be there for each other. Dan shows viewers that even outsiders can be successful, but you might have to take down the insiders first. The show attracts quite a large audience, usually in the 16-25 age range of. The characters are sexy, passionate, successful, wealthy and knowledgeable. True love is an asset of the show, and drama is always occurring. What more is there to love? So don’t brush this older show under the rug. Log into your Netflix account, search “Gossip Girl” and tune into the first episode. You will not regret it. “You know you love me. Xoxo, Gossip Girl.”

‘Straight Outta Compton’ keeps hip-hop icons alive Steven Nespolini Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

“Straight Outta Compton” is a 2015 biographical drama based on the notorious hip-hop group N.W.A. The film is named after their 1988 debut studio album. Director F. Gary Gray took over after John Singleton fell through as director. It stars O’Shea Jackson, Jr., Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell and Paul Giamatti. The plot revolves around the rise and fall of hip-hop group N.W.A. in Compton, California. These five friends rapped about real life issues and events concerning racism, police brutality and other controversial topics. Gray captured the uniqueness among the group and the troubles they found themselves in. He was able to craft an engaging story with relatable characters that aren’t completely saints themselves. Gray’s has worked with some members of the N.W.A., directing Ice Cube in “Friday,” Dr. Dre in “Set It Off” and music videos featuring both musicians. Ice Cube and Dr. Dre felt safe and secure to let the man that has helped them in the past tell the story of the most important years of their lives. N.W.A., while only be-

ing together for five years, left a huge stamp on the hip-hop industry and influenced the genre for decades to come. O’Shea Jackson Jr. plays his real life father, Ice Cube, in the movie and did a wonderful job. The resemblance was uncanny and added a realistic aspect. Corey Hawkins (“Non-Stop”) plays Dr. Dre and captured the troubled yet hopeful personality of a teenager trying to climb out of the mess and provide support for himself, his friends and most definitely his family. Jason Mitchell (“Broken City”) plays EazyE, who stole the show and was the clear stand out. Mitchell was electric and emotional as needed, providing different vulnerable sides to Eazy-E. Paul Giamatti (“Amazing Spiderman 2”) plays N.W.A.’s manager, Jerry Heller. Giamatti showcases his talents by acting brave and courageous, standing up for the group, but it turns out that he is using the group for his own benefits. MC Ren (Aldis Hodge, “Leverage”) and DJ Yella (Neil Brown, Jr., “Fast & Furious”) were fine, but the main focus was on Ice Cube, Dre and Eazy-E. Gray did a magnificent job giving time and development for the protagonists with a clear start and finish in each of their respective journeys throughout their careers. Chemistry between the five was superb, but specifically between the main three. But as with every rise and

Photo provided by straightouttacompton.com Left to Right: Aldis Hodge, Neil Brown Jr., Jason Mitchell, O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Corey Hawkins revive N.W.A.

fall story, the fall starts to be evident when too much power and ego get to their heads. That is present when the group starts becoming successful and everyone isn’t seeing eye to eye on certain terms pertaining to contracts and finances. This causes a split and the end of N.W.A. as we knew it. All these issues are reflected prominently in their music as they discuss topics other people would be nervous to. The roles in the group were made very clear and they all preformed beautifully. The tone and atmosphere was energetic and a blast to watch. The

style and direction were clear despite so much going on. The theme of artistic vision is heavily used throughout the entire film. That’s what the message of N.W.A. was all about. They were all for expressing the truths that the media didn’t cover. They were smart enough to say it using catchy rhymes, satisfying beats and profanity that appealed to mass audiences. One negative aspect of the film is the pacing and tone in the third act. The upbeat energy wasn’t maintained, but given the true story of these young

men, it wouldn’t have been exactly appropriate. Nonetheless, it still dragged in minor scenes. “Straight Outta Compton” is a very good film that covers events of an influential hip-hop group that weren’t afraid to say what was on their mind. Just like every true story, some things were left out, but director Gary Gray took the essentials and made a compelling story that resonates with audiences worldwide. Some people may not be able to relate to everything that transpired, but the film’s artistic vision is respectable.

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