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Media summit explores aspects of public trust in news, journalism Colin Hawkins News Editor chawkins@oswegonian.com On Wednesday Oct. 23, Oswego State hosted the 15th annual Dr. Lewis B. O’Donnell Media Summit, on the topic of public trust in the media, in the Waterman Theatre in Tyler Hall. The media summit is a yearly panel featuring professionals and experts in the media field discussing a timely topic in contemporary media. To commemorate 15 years of the media summit, this year’s topic revisited the first summit’s topic of public trust in the media. “For 15 years, we’ve welcomed leading professionals to campus to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing the media today,” Scott Furlong, provost for Oswego State, said at the event. “Today, that tradition continues with a nod to the past. 15 years ago, a distinguished panel of experts was asked the following question, ‘How can the news media recover public trust?’ 15 years later, we find ourselves still asking that very question.” The panel was moderated by Kendis Gibson, a 1994 Oswego State graduate and currently a weekend anchor for MSNBC. Other

expert panelists included Cristina Domingues, a professional broadcast journalist and anchor of “Your Morning Rochester” for Spectrum News, Doug Schneider, an experienced reporter for USA Today Network out of Wisconsin, Jennifer Williams, senior foreign editor for the online news publication Vox and Sharon Friedlander Newman, a long-time broadcast journalist and 1979 Oswego State graduate who is currently a senior producer on MSNBC’s “The 11th Hour with Brian Williams.” The panel began with a clip from 2005 of a C-SPAN segment on the first media summit. “Television, radio, iPods, cell phones, you name it, Americans last year spent more time using media devices than any other activity while they were awake,” Oswego State President Deborah Stanley said in the clip from 2005. “Much of this is diversion, entertainment, but there is a segment of what we call the media that has always defined us as Americans and defined our nation as a democracy: journalism.” The clip interspersed segments of statements from the 2005 panel experts with more recent news

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The panelists, from all different parts of the media industry, shared their thoughts on media trust.

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Oswego to spruce up quad Central campus concrete will be going green

Photo submitted by Facilities Services The preferred option for replacing the current concrete quad in central campus will see greenspaces and flowing pathways between buildings.

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Chief Copy Editor rmckenna@oswegonian.com Oswego State has a long list of renovations for the central area surrounding Hewitt Hall, Lanigan Hall, Penfield Library and Mahar Hall, and the plans are elaborate. Hewitt Hall’s reconstruction has already started and there is talk within the Facilities Services Department of Oswego State to expand that through the rest of the central campus. Ideas include replacing concrete with green space, new spots for students to hang out and renovated buildings. “To continue serpentine flow through the quad is the ongoing direction,” Amy Enwright, project coordinator for Facilities Services major projects, said. The main idea of these renovations is to pull the campus together.

The central campus area is one that almost all students pass through every day, but at the moment is dulled with cracked concrete. With the ongoing construction, the area surrounding the quad will be more connected to the west and east sides of campus. The plan maps out that the concrete will be replaced with grass, trees and shrubs making the area more exciting and full of life. The director of major projects for Facilities Services, Allen Bradberry, said there could be around a 72% reduction in the pavement in the area. Through the green spaces there would be a natural flow of paths that connect with the other side of campus for students to walk through, Bradberry said. “We have an opportunity to … make it more inviting, more innovative,” Bradberry said. The team working on this wants to make students feel welcomed to

the area around the quad. Students do not feel this way with the current display of the area. Art major Shea McCarthy was involved with the project of painting the mural in the quad and said they did it to bring a pop of color to the area and to draw attention to it. “[We] want people to feel invited to come in,” McCarthy said. The art department buildings are located on central campus, and art students do not feel that others know they are welcomed inside. The idea with the mural and other art projects line up with the proposal of the construction on central campus, to invite students to spend more time there. The proposal for these renovations is written in a presentation booklet called the “Hewitt/Penfield/ Lanigan Quad Study.”

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‘It’s Okay Not to Drink’ week offers safe events

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Alcohol awareness program to give safe celebration, education Colin Hawkins News Editor chawkins@oswegonian.com The Oswego State Dean of Students office is running a weeklong focus on helping students find alternatives to social drinking and making safety plans if they decide to go out. The program, called “It’s Okay to Not Drink,” will feature fall-themed events such as a pumpkin decorating event on Wednesday, Oct. 30, and a costumed Open Mic Night on Thursday, Oct. 31. Participants can get free swag at these events in the form of colorful T-shirts and stickers featuring a goose and slogans promoting alcohol safety on campus. According to Trisha DeWolf, the college administrator in charge of the program, Oswego State usually runs an alcohol awareness program during mid-October for National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week. This week Oswego State chose to push their program back to the week of Halloween to give the events a fun theme and provide an alternative to holiday partying. Students were generally positive about the event, though some were confused about the decision to use a goose on the shirts and stickers. DeWolf said the goose was chosen due to the relationship the birds have with the campus. “I would wear that shirt,” Andrew Caprin, a freshman political science student at Oswego State said. “I don’t know, there’s something about it, something charming about birds.” Students agreed that college drinking can be a problem for students. “I think it’s good, I think college kids can definitely get crazy with

drinking,” Amber Hammond, an adolescent education major, said. “I feel like it’s good to explore safer alternatives to drinking while still having fun.” Caprin felt that the focus on helping students feel comfortable not drinking was a better direction than the college choosing to crack down on those that choose to drink. “I think it’s better to show it’s okay not to [drink] rather than a harsh ‘Don’t,’” Caprin said. “A lot of people I know actually enjoy pumpkin carving, it’s one of those things where it’s like, maybe it’s not hip with the kids but the kids don’t care.” According to Hammond, students might feel pressured to go out in order to be social and make new friends. “I think it definitely says a lot about peer pressure, I feel like a lot of kids definitely feel like they have to drink in order to have fun with everybody else,” Hammond said. “You don’t have to drink!” Providing an opportunity for students to gather and celebrate without alcohol is a great way to build the campus community and help students socialize, according to sophomore human development student Sarah Parsons. “I think it’s a good message, in college and in general, a lot of people face peer pressure, either from peers or social media,” Parsons said. “I think having that message being put out there allows people to know they’re not alone, if they don’t want to drink there are other people that don’t want to drink too and participate in that. So, I think it’s really good, especially around this time when there’s so much going around on social media.” According to some students, going to parties and socializing with peers that want to party can put students in uncomfortable positions.

“I feel like just in general, when you go to a college campus there’s a lot of people that want to live the party life and sometimes it is hard to avoid it,” Karina Rivera, a zoology major at Oswego State, said. “There are some people that respect your wishes, like ‘okay, you don’t want to drink, you don’t want to do drugs, that’s okay,’ but then there are others that are like ‘come on, don’t be a downer, just do it.’” DeWolf said one of the goals of the events during the week is to provide free food like brownies and pizza during the evening events, so students if students choose to go out and drink afterwards, at least they will have food in their stomach to slow the absorption of alcohol. This along with tips like drinking water while out, monitoring alcohol consumption and ensuring students have a plan for getting to and getting home from wherever they socialize is an important part of “It’s Okay Not to Drink” week, according to DeWolf. “Never let anyone else mix your drinks, my sister was put into the hospital for alcohol poisoning and severe dehydration a couple weeks ago,” Brandi Ashley, an Oswego State junior, said. “[Her friend] made her drinks way too strong. She only had four drinks and she laid down in the pool for a couple hours and then my sister went in and out of consciousness and had to be rushed to the hospital.” If a student needs help after drinking or taking anything, according to DeWolf, under college Good Samaritan rules, calling for help will not result in discipline for the student. DeWolf said this is to ensure student safety comes first and it is better to get medical assistance as soon as possible instead of worrying about getting in trouble with the school.

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Safe Trick or Treat, 11 a.m., Sunday, Marano Campus Center Food Court

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SAPB Presents Escape the Night, 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sheldon Hall Ballroom Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian Attendees to the “It’s Okay Not to Drink” week events can get free T-shirts and colorful stickers featuring a goose and event slogans.

Ashley Kent, the Vice President of Impromptu, an oncampus acapella group, asked SA for $200. With the $200, Kent said the group would be able to buy new sheet music, which traditionally ranges from free to $60 per song. Kent said the group would also use the funding to potentially host charity events.

The total cost of the event is $10,044. This includes hotel rooms for the visiting schools attending the conference, which are $2,744 , catering, which costs $5,700, a DJ, who costs $650, a photographer, who costs $600, and more. They have more events coming up after this one, which is one of the reasons they are asking for more funding. They also sponsor and award three scholarships, including the Grace Makupa Scholarship for $300, the Adebayo Dance Scholarship for $300, and the new Lincoln Daniel STEM scholarship.

The African Student Union asked SA for an additional $3,500. They currently have a budget of $14,000. They asked for the extra money to help pay for their 3rd annual ASO/ASU/ASA Conference. This year’s theme is Power in Unity.

Last week, the Ski and Snowboard Club was awarded $2,500 to help them attend their annual Mont Tremblant ski trip. However, the SA lost quorum before the vote was made, which requires twelve senators to be present at the meeting.

This means not enough senators were present to make a valid vote and decision. As a result, Vice President Matthew O’Donnell made the decision to invalidate the bill. The senate voted again on the bill to give the club $2,500, Bill SLE.55.07, Paint ball, was but this time, the bill failed. The debated voted on during by club will no longer be receiving the senateand during the SA meeting. funding for their trip. A couple of meetings ago, the paint ball club asked the senate for $15,000. This was to cover practice costs, paint costs, travel costs and tournament costs, amongst other costs like attending their national event. The bill was then amended James Guidi from the men’s down to $4,500, as nationals club volleyball team asked for money to buy the team new jer- costs $3,000. But, SA discovered paint ball club only needs seys and shorts. The total cost of the new uni- to attend one tournament to qualify for nationals. The cost forms is $367.74. These new uniforms are nec- of one tournament is $750, so essary. Although the team can the bill was then reduced to wear any matching apparel for that size. After more debates, the the pre-season, there are regulations for jerseys during the actual senate voted on and passed the bill, awarding paint ball season. The bill will be written and pre- club $750. If paint ball club sented at the next senate meet- gets to nationals, they can ing, after the men’s club volleyball ask for additional funding representatives meet with the SA from the club sports contingency fund. finance commitee.

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for potential styrofoam ban Shyanne Reid Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com Oswego is joining the ban on styrofoam that has been spreading throughout cities and states around the country. Oswego Mayor Billy Barlow recently announced his “Keep Oswego Clean” Initiative, a plan intended to protect the environment and keep the city clean. Among some of the proposals outlined in Barlow’s initiative was a ban on the sale and use of styrofoam within city limits. “Styrofoam cannot be recycled, it just sits in landfills, so it’s a great opportunity for people to look for more environmentally friendly alternatives,” said Katherine Spector, campus sustainability manager of Oswego State’s Office of Sustainability. The purpose of Oswego’s Office of Sustainability is to integrate sustainability into everything that is done across campus. “I think it’s a pretty awesome initiative, its necessary for us to all be responsible with our waste and using styrofoam is irresponsible of all of us,” Spector said. Some local restaurants in the Oswego area are preparing for the ban by ordering to-go products made out of paper materials. “They cost twice as much, but

it’s just part of doing business,” Larry Klotzko, owner of Old City Hall a restaurant located on Water street, said. “It’s like when taxes go up, you know, pay or die.” Klotzko supports the ban on styrofoam but he thinks there are more important things the city should be focusing on. “I think it’s very nice that people are going to stop polluting and littering, but for instance, people are putting raw sewage in the storm water on East Fourth Street. Maybe that would be a bigger issue for them to look into.” Klotzko said. Other local restaurants are not too worried about the ban. “The only thing we have right now that is made out of styrofoam are our coffee cups and we could change to anything else,” said Beth Green, manager at the Oswego Sub Shop located on West Bridge Street. Green showed her support for the ban on styrofoam, but she wonders what the city plans on using to replace the material. “I know that when you burn the stuff it lets off toxins and things that aren’t good for people, and it’s just not good for the environment,” Green said. “Of course, plastic isn’t much better. So, I don’t know what they’re really gonna do, but I guess you have to start somewhere.” The Oswego Common Council will procced with Barlow’s initative, a public hearing on the proposal will be held on Monday, Oct. 28.

Photo by felixgeronimo1 via Pixabay The proposed city ban on styrofoam is an effort to keep the persistent litter out of waterways.

15th anniversary revisits original topic, new takes MEDIA from COVER segments from commentators and experts describing the shifts in the media landscape over the years. Most comments described those changes as detrimental to the impact of news journalism such as a focus on profit, erosion of ethics and social media. “I think you can trust the media. I think what we’ve talked about with students this morning, a lot, is the amount of information that you have access to. So, I think it was interesting to watch back and say, ‘yeah, people would start their day with their one local newspaper,’” Domingues said. “That’s not what you have today. You have so many different ways and so many different places where you can get the news.” Domingues also said some of the responsibility is on the readers and viewers of media to ensure the news they trust is from a reliable source because “not everything out there is done by somebody who is a trained journalist, has experience, who has their sources.” “I think the answer is: trust the people who’ve earned your trust,” Schneider said. “Trust the people who continually get it right, who continually deliver the information that’s important to you, that’s valuable to you. Trust the people who’ve been doing it for a while and have earned that trust.” Newman addressed one of the comments from the introductory clip, which said that journalists fabricated sources and facts. “In real journalism, that doesn’t happen. I have been in this business [for 40 years], if I ever knew of any case where somebody made up a fact or made up a source, they’re out,” Newman said. “So, to have people in influential positions trying to convince you that there’s ‘that’ out there, it isn’t happening in legitimate news sources.” According to Newman, the self-policing in the news industry is a strength. “Now, there are a whole lot of different factors that we deal with all the time, people questioning. But I like to think that questioning, and that question of trust, makes us better,” Newman said. “We’re under so much more scrutiny right now, we’re even more careful than we normally are.”

Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian Jennifer Williams spoke about personal experiences she faced while working with Vox.

Gibson turned the conversation from established “legacy outlets” like the Washington Post, NBC News, CNN, MSNBC and local newspapers like the Palladium-Times to social media and web publications. “You have a lot of legacy outlets that have been out there over the years, but since the first summit back in 2005, Facebook was only one year old, by the way, Twitter wasn’t even born yet, it came around in 2006. Snapchat came along six years later, where most of y’all get your news from,” Gibson said, referring to the students in the audience. “And Vox, 2011. The question is, how do you know? Not necessarily approaching at Jennifer [Williams] with Vox itself, but with all these brand-new outlets that are coming on and giving people information and sources, how can you necessarily trust that they have this vetting process?” William’s replied with an example from her own experiences at Vox. “For a new digital media startup, we don’t have a lot of the baggage that is left-over from legacy media outlets but by the same token, we also don’t have the built-in trust. We don’t have the decades of reporting you can turn to, so we have to establish ourselves very quickly,” Williams said. “What’s scary is that even one small slip-up, and if there are more than one it compounds that, really can do serious damage to a new media company in a way that a legacy publication or news outlet can usually weather that storm a little better.” The panelists agreed that journalists take the trust placed in the profession very seriously and understand the responsibility of earning that trust. “Somebody who can’t get it right

doesn’t do it for very long, it’s very simple,” Schneider said. “You build your reputation and your reputation is the currency of the realm.” The panel took student questions at the end of the event. Students asked questions such as how to bridge generational gaps in how Americans young and old understand the media landscape, how a 24-hour news cycle compares to a daily news cycle and how the media relationship with the political climate has changed. One question from a student asked about the future of journalism and whether it was on the next generation of journalists to restore trust in the media. “If you don’t go into journalism, somebody else’s voice will fill that. If you feel like you have something to say, I would rather have your voice than someone else,” Williams said. “You have an individual, unique life perspective just like everyone else and somebody else is going to be talking, would you rather have them telling the story or would you rather have you telling the story?” Newman responded to the concern about new journalists bearing the burden of a mistrustful public. “The question is how do I rebuild the trust? That’s not all on you, that’s on all of us and every day when we’re attacked, you just double down on your efforts. We’re working on that, it’s not all on you.” The first media summit was dedicated to former Oswego State faculty member Lewis O’Donnell by alumni Louis Borrelli and Al Roker, who have become successful leaders in the field of broadcast journalists since their time at Oswego State. The media summit was made possible by a committee of students and communication studies assistant professor Brian Moritz, as well as the support of various other Oswego State departments.

Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian Current MSNBC news anchor and ‘94 alum Kendis Gibson acted as the panel moderator.

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Queer and Trans Outreach seeks to build LGBTQ+ support network Julia Tilley Asst. News Editor jtilley@oswegonian.com

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On Monday, Oct. 21, Title IX coordinator Lisa Evaneski, alongside Services to Aid Families advocate Bella Winklestein hosted the “It’s On Oz Behind the Post” program. The program focuses on unhealthy relationships, and how social media can mask those red flags. During the training, participants watch a film, showing an average couple in a relationship. It shows their true lives along with the lives they post on social media, which are not the same. The couple has an extremely

unhealthy relationship, but on social media, post only their greatest moments. Although a lot goes on behind the scenes, none of their friends or family know the reality of their toxic relationship and continue to support it by commenting supportive phrases on their posts. The point of the workshop is for students to be able to see and identify these relationship red flags, and to realize that what is seen on social media is not always the truth. The program is expected to be offered again.

On Monday, Oct. 21, the Queer and Trans Outreach Center hosted their first ever “Queers and Coffee” event. The Queer and Trans Outreach Center is new to campus, having started during the 2019 spring semester. This is the first large-scale event they planned this academic year. Last semester, according to club Vice President Derek Lawrence, they hosted an event called “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Gay,” where they spoke about topics like identities and pronouns. Their goal as an organization is to spread knowledge and resources about the LGBTQ+ community to the college campus. They have worked with other organizations before in order to meet this goal, such as collaborating with the Latino Student Union to present how coming out can intersect with the Latinx community. LGBTQ+ students, allies and professors were all invited to a coffee hour discussion to talk about topics concerning the LGBTQ+ community. According to club President Nicky Radford, the goal of the event was to provide students and faculty the opportunity to discuss issues that members of the LGBTQ+ community face, and potential ways to help. “I think that we don’t really have any network on campus for queer and trans students to connect with folks from another generation. I wanted to start this to be hopefully semi-recurring so students are able to meet administrators and faculty who are part of this community, and so the administration and faculty can see students

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who are part of their community, as well,” Radford said. The idea for the event started when Radford visited his brother at San Francisco University, where there is an organization similar to what Radford started with the Queer and Trans Outreach Center. One of the events the San Francisco University organization put together was a luncheon for LGBTQ+ faculty, which is where Radford first thought of the idea to host the coffee hour. The Queer and Trans Outreach Center has been planning this event since the beginning of the semester. In the beginning of the event, attendants were given a pronoun pin to wear, along with the name of a prominent member of the LGBTQ+ community, such as Pete Buttigieg. After opening statements from the e-board, attendants filled out anonymous forms, answering questions about their own identity. Sheets were then shuffled and distributed, and used in an exercise to show the vast spectrum of how people identified. After, attendants split into groups

based on the person they were given upon entering. The groups were mixed between students and faculty, and from there, the discussions began. The e-board provided discussion questions, asking things like “What is homophobia?” and “How has your identity affected you in your daily life?” “We had 50 people on the sign-in sheet, so that was more than we expected. We went through a lot of paper and a lot of coffee, but I think it was worth it, because we got a lot out of it,” Lawrence said. “I was just really curious about, not even just the opinions of the staff, that I do value, but knowing there are faculty and staff that identify as LGBTQ.” Although nothing is planned as of yet, Radford would like to host more coffee hour chats, if it would benefit the community. “We’ll see if people enjoy it, if people want it to be a regular thing. At the end of the day, I want to make sure that there are opportunities for members of the LGBTQ students, so if a recurring coffee hour facilitates that, that’s what it’ll be.”

Take Back the Night

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On Wednesday, Oct. 23, the Women’s Center at Oswego State hosted their Take Back the Night Rally. The night began at 5:30 p.m., where participants began making posters for the march in the Marano Campus Center food court. The e-board for the Women’s Center began speaking at 6 p.m., and the actual march itself began at around 6:45 p.m. Participants walked around the campus, chanting, signs in hand. According to the campaign website, Take Back the Night is the earliest national movement to stand against sex-

ual violence. After the walk, attendees were encouraged to head over to Marano Campus Center room 232, to debrief and have an open discussion about how the march went and sexual violence, in general. The discussion was by the Women’s Center e-board. All were able to participate. Services to Aid Families advocates, or SAF advocates, were on hand at the event in the case that someone would need their services and in part to make their services known to the community.

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OSWEGO from COVER In the study, there are multiple options on what the Facilities Services Department wants to do for the central campus. There have also been multiple meetings discussing major concepts that they want to execute on Oswego State’s campus, and these meetings will continue throughout the whole execution. The proposal explains the renovations and include the ways they will go about installing greenery, building renovations, new spaces and even explores the idea of outdoor classrooms. “A preferred design option was selected and advanced to a concept design level and is intended to be completed in several phases, the idea being that as future projects are identified or funding becomes available, another phase can be constructed until all phases are complete,” the project overview said. The renovations will be expanded in a “piece by piece” project, Bradberry said. Their main focus now is Hewitt Hall. The thought behind the construction is to put in green spaces around the entire building. They are going to expand on the walkway near Culkin that has already been replaced with greenery, J. Mitchell Fields, associate vice president of Facilities Services, said. They are installing two porches on either side of Hewitt Hall for performances for the theater department and students to use. Along with all of this, they are planning to install a cafe inside the building and connecting it to an outside part of the café, which will include tables and chairs located at the front of the building. After the Hewitt Hall renovations are finished, they are planning on moving forward to the next part of the proposal. By the funding permitting, they plan to connect La-

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Colin Hawkins | The Oswegonian Concrete outside of the academic buildings, like Lanigan Hall, have been patched.

nigan Hall and Penfield Library with an atrium creating a large two-story space. With doing this, the 24-hour room and Lake Effect Café locations will be swapped, so they can expand Lake Effect into a bigger space. There are many more ideas in the works, however, nothing is set in stone. Plans are subject to change along the way and will change de-

pending on the funding that is received for this proposal. If everything goes to plan, the project could take several years. These are long-term ideas that are trying to make the central campus a more engaging area for students. There are a lot of exciting plans in the works for Oswego State and its future students.

Rice Creek Field Station, located on 193 Thompson Road, is a place with multiple trails that feature all sorts of natural phenomenon. Open through all seasons, this nature center has free events and open trails. One such event that recently occurred was the Rice Creek Ramble, where a tour was hosted into the Blue trail and was led by Linda Knowles, a part time naturalist. The tour featured some interesting tracks and plant life information. One example of the plants, a White Pine, is a sacred tree to the Five Nations, with a bundle of five needles: Onondaga, Seneca, Cayuga, Oneida and Mohawk. Another aspect of this event was the discovery of some animal tracks in the mud along the trail, which included deer, a small bird and raccoons. Another sighting that was fortunate to find was a Blue Heron. A favorite plant mentioned by the guide was mugwort, also known as a moon plant. This plant, when consumed can, help with addictions. On warmer days, one can see snakes sunning themselves

on rocks near the primary garden of seasonal plants. Another topic discussed would be the Larch tree, also known as Tamarac, which is a deciduous conifer, meaning it drops its leaves when it gets colder. It is known that poison ivy is identified through its three leaves, but it can also grow as a vine with ‘hairy’ qualities. Also discussed was threat of ticks and Lyme Disease. The disease can spread as a rash and be identified as early signs of fever, headache, and tiredness. If left untreated, this can lead to loss of movement in one or both sides of the face and many other aches and pains. This is why it is important to wipe yourself down with anti-tick wipes, and perhaps anything with vinegar as ticks hate the smell. Also, one could wear heavy clothing and be sure to check yourself when you finish a walk. There are opportunities for community service for those interested in attending Rice Creek. Events are free, and a membership to Rice Creek Field Station is available and gives information.

Colin Hawkins The Oswegonian These renovations are seen to be a “piece by piece” project for the college to be done in several installments.

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Student-athletes, like many, fail to get sufficient sleep during week Lack of sleep for Oswego State athletes may lead to less as adults, poor in-game performance Brandon Ladd Sports Writer sports@oswegonian.com Sleep is the one thing that everyone could use more of. If someone is a student, professional athlete or average nine-to-five worker, they could use more of it. Part of the issue is if college athletes get enough sleep, especially Oswego State athletes. According to the NCAA, in partnership with Sport Science Institute, in-season student athletes get 6.27 hours of sleep on average nightly. The recommended amount of sleep for a college athlete is eight hours. Meaning that throughout a week, where a college athlete could be facing four two-hour practices, multiple training sessions and two games, they would be deprived of almost 10 hours of sleep each week. This will not bring a strong and welltrained athlete down overnight, but throughout the course of a season, this could lead to more stress and injuries. There is an indirect correlation between less sleep and poor performance for the college athlete. Oswego State head athletic trainer Kevin Joyce sees this the most during midterms and finals for the student-athletes at Oswego State. “We see at a lot of things in here when it comes to midterm and finals time,” Joyce said. “Athletes aren’t sleeping enough and you’ll see that in the end their performance suffers. Their overall demeanor, just how they carry themselves, changes in that time too.” This is fairly consistent around the country also. A recent survey published by Futurity.com showed that of, “189 student-athletes, researchers found that 68 percent reported poor sleep quality, with 87 percent getting less than or equal to eight hours of sleep a night and 43 percent getting less than seven hours. About 23 percent of the ath-

letes surveyed reported experiencing excessive levels of fatigue.” It is past the point of debating whether student-athletes are getting enough sleep, it is clear that most places in America have struggled to enforce their athletes get the recommended eight plus hours. That is where Oswego State is using NCAA guidelines and the knowledge of their many experienced trainers and coaches to make the difference for their athletes. Education is where the sleep discussion starts and ends. The more educated the Oswego State student-athletes are on this matter, the more effective they will be in implementing the correct sleep habits. This is shown to indirectly correlate to peak performance. Oswego State cross country coach Jacob Smith believes that proper sleep and nutrition is a skill for life. “Some people are better at implementing those things than others,” Smith said. “Doing a good job with sleep and nutrition is a skill, just like anything else, so people need to practice it. They need to work on it. They need to own it, in order to get better at it. Some people have just had more practice at it over the course of their lives than others. So, it seems to be a range, it also seems to be a function of people’s personalities. Some people are more ‘TypeA’ personality and they spend more time paying attention to details.” Smith does an excellent job of educating his runners in sleep habits and is effective due to his explanation of it as a life skill. Div. III athletics at Oswego State are ultimately a microcosm of the lives that follows them for the athletes. This four-year period is an important, but ultimately small blip of their lives. By enforcing sleep as a life skill and not just an annoying team rule, there is more understanding from the athletes. Most importantly, the athletes

are able to have good habits for when they land their dream job or have a family to care for. Sleep is a pillar for success that so many seem to neglect. If one masters it, they seemingly have an advantage. That advantage is felt during the athletic events here. The coaches feel the pressure to get into their athletes heads early and often on the matter. Smith gets more scientific in his optimal sleep breakdown. “Most [runners] would ideally get nine [hours],” Smith said. “For me, they are probably okay if they get seven and a half. So, if you are familiar with the way sleep cycles work, they work in 45 minutes. So, if you work in 45 minute blocks and you work backwards. Nine hours, works out to be 12, 45 minute blocks and that’s the ideal.” Oswego State athletics are highlighted by great facilities. A one of a kind hockey arena and outstanding coaches and trainers. When someone imagines Oswego State athletics, their mind goes right to the Marano Campus Center on a Friday or Saturday night for a hockey game. The fans were just decked out in their teal shirts for the annual “TEAL Gate” game this past Saturday and soon will be in all-white for the Nov. 8 clash against Plattsburgh State. Now imagine the hockey players going through a full week of practices, classes and media obligations. This is all before having to play games on Friday and Saturday nights. Where is the time for sleep? Oswego State is making steps in the right direction with the education of sleep to their players, but they should also look at a recent example of a Div. III school taking initiative in their student-athletes getting enough sleep each night. That school is the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, who were recently featured by the NCAA. The small Div. III school on

Photo from Free-Photos via Pixabay Studies show student-athletes get almost 10 fewer hours of sleep than they should each week.

the banks of the Mississippi river and on the outskirts of downtown Minneapolis was one of the first schools in the country to develop a sleep center. A place where their students could get an individual reading of their sleep patterns and ways to improve them in the future. They have even implemented a sleep room to every single dorm hall on their campus for the general student population. The athletes receive a one-onone interview with an expert in sleep at the beginning of every year and are taught through team specific sleep lectures. The coaches of the college meet with the sleep experts and have their practice schedules approved before the start of each season. Just like a good football team is built around their offensive line, a good golfer builds their game around a solid putter or a basketball team being fundamentally sound from the free throw line, a Div. III athletic program can build around a basic pillar of success. The Uni-

versity of St. Thomas picked sleep as its pillar, and the success has been felt throughout the program. Personified by their football team making the Div. III football playoffs on an almost annual basis. Oswego State is dominant in several sports this year and seem geared up for two long runs into March for men’s basketball and men’s hockey. Winning is in the details at a certain point. A closer look at the sleep habits of the athletes on campus might be the difference in a few wins or loses for Oswego State athletics this year. Smith, who worked at the U.S. training center for running earlier in his coaching career, sees a similarity between olympians and Oswego State athletes at the end of the day. “Just because the athletes don’t have the same level of talent at the Div. III level as the athletes who are at the olympic level have, they still have the same physiology,” Smith said. “Everyone is still a human being.”

Lakers clinch first playoff spot since 2014 Each week, The Oswegonian Sports beat writers give you their thoughts on each team's upcoming weekend schedule.

Men’s soccer uses grit, team chemistry to ‘gut’ out games

Each week, The Oswegonian Sports beat writers give you their thoughts on each team's upcoming weekend schedule.

Men’s hockey vs. Nazareth

Women’s hockey vs. William Smith

Ben Grieco Managing Editor bgrieco@oswegonian.com

Neil Boedicker Sports Writer sports@oswegonian.com

While the Lakers’ nine goals against Carleton Place will not count toward their regular season stats, they have something to base their team chemistry and strong scoring off of heading into Oswego State’s second exhibition game against Nazareth College. The Lakers have a lot of firepower this upcoming season, as it returns 90% of their scoring from last season – only losing 11 goals. Derek Brown, while not counting toward his stat sheet, recorded a hat trick. It was his best offseason yet, according to head coach Ed Gosek. The senior transfer could be a big difference this year, especially if he keeps up that type of offensive production. He only had three goals and 15 points last season. One of the biggest questions, however, is who will start in goal: David Richer or Cedric Hansen. Yes, Hansen did allow the lone goal against Carleton Place and faced limited shots, but that was due to an increased defensive effort of blocking shots. The game against Nazareth College could be a good indicator since the Golden Flyers are an NCAA team. Whichever goalie plays better could start the opening week against SUNY Cortland.

The Oswego State women’s hockey team is getting ready for their second and final exhibition game as they face off against the William Smith Herrons, before the start of the regular season. The Lakers will look to let everyone to get some ice time, as was done in their first exhibition game from this past weekend. One question that only head coach Diane Dillon can answer is how she will split the ice time in net for goaltenders Rachael Farmer and Tia Trovato. Against London, Farmer got a majority of the ice time, but it would not be a shock to see Trovato get the bulk of ice time against the Herrons. Also expect different combinations on the power play and penalty kill units, as Dillon is still trying to figure out what combinations will yield the best results for a successful Oswego State season. The Herrons will get their first test in the NEHC, as one of the newest teams to join the conference. As a team they had a 7-5-2 record on the road last season and will look to continue that success against the Lakers.

Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian Lakers’ midfielder Michael Gualtieri (11) fends off defender Michael Meyers (15) of The College at Brockport in an Oswego State 1-0 victory.

Brian Rudman Sports Writer sports@oswegonian.com With the leaves changing colors and the temperature dropping, fall is quickly nearing an end. While this means the beginning of hockey season to many Oswego State sports fans, it also means that fall sports are nearing the conclusion of the regular season and the beginning of the postseason. For the Oswego State men’s soccer team, this is a very exciting time because on Saturday, Oct. 19, the Lakers clinched a spot in the SUNYAC playoffs for the first time since 2014. The Lakers team that has been led by a full team effort all season long currently sits in fourth place in the SUNYAC conference, with a 4-21 record in conference play. And as any coach would tell you about a suc-

cessful team, it is the little things that have some of the greatest impacts on the game, and when asked about the team’s greatest strength, head coach Dan Kane certainly attributes the little things to the team’s success. “The ability just to gut out games,” Kane said. “To own those crucial moments. Games are not won and lost over 90 minutes or 110 minutes. They’re won and lost in a split second. So just staying locked in those split seconds and finding a goal when we need a goal, or finding a great defensive tackle when we need a tackle has been really key for the guys.” Some of these gutsy games were played this past weekend, when the Lakers defeated SUNY Potsdam 2-0 on Friday, Oct. 18, but then fell to Plattsburgh State 2-0 the next day. However, there were still positives to be taken from the tough defeat. “Strangely I thought we played better in our loss to Plattsburgh than

in our win to Potsdam,” Kane said. “I thought our team dominated the midfield against Plattsburgh, had a few mental miscues but overall played really well in a tough environment against a really good team.” While winning those little moments can lead to victories or defeats, those moments are sometimes not even possible without good team chemistry. When the game is on the line and players need to rely on each other to work together and accomplish a goal, having good team chemistry is a key factor and this team certainly has that. “The family environment within the team,” freshman forward Steven Rojas said. “We’re always hanging out together, getting food together, on and off the field we’re always connecting so I think that’s been a huge part of the team this year.”

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SPORTS B2 Oswego State field hockey’s lone senior passes leadership to teammates THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019

Riley Mallett closes her Laker career playing more than 50 total games, leaves legacy behind

Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian Riley Mallett logged over 800 minutes of playing time this season, starting in every Oswego State game thus far.

Ben Grieco Managing Editor bgrieco@oswegonian.com Riley Mallett had two other freshmen with her on the Oswego State field hockey team when she started her career. Four years later, she is the only senior and a captain for the Lakers. When Mallett started out, she was with forward Kendra Walker and goaltender Mary Mattice. Just a year later, when head coach Heather Moore was brought in, it was only Walker and Mallett. After Walker left the program before the 2018 season, Mallett was the only remaining member of the class of 2020 for the Lakers. In her four years, Mallett has only registered one goal but has recorded 13 shots. The goal came in the season-opener of her sophomore year against St. Lawrence University, scoring the only goal for the Lakers in the matchup. She has also played in over 50 career games. Even though Mallett was never

one to put up the points, primarily playing in the midfield or as a defender, she is one of the hardest working players on and off the field, according to Moore. “Very few people on the team compare to her in terms of leading by example,” Moore said. “She is one of the fastest [players]. She’s the most fit, she’s strong. She works tirelessly to make those things happen.” Starting as a freshman, Mallett had a strong lineup of captains to look up to. In her first season, Corinne Kimmelman was a senior and captain. Now, she is one of the assistant coaches for Oswego State. Monica Harvey, who is tied for ninth for career assists in program history, was the captain during Mallett’s sophomore year, and Lacey Woite was the captain her junior year. Mallett said she was able to use what she learned from all of the upperclassmen during her career, especially what she saw in Harvey’s attitude off the field. “I knew that I wanted to be a

player like her, with the way she was offensively and the way she was with the team,” Mallett said. “She really connected with everybody and had a lot of close relationships. I knew I wanted to be like that.” In that captain role, Moore said Mallett has been able to work around the learning curve that comes with the added responsibility. “That’s something she’s grown into,” Moore said. “She worked a little bit harder later on to make that more important.” As the lone senior this year, she has had to make connections with players that are all younger than her. Even though she is the oldest on the team, Mallett said that she has been very close to the team. “Some of my best friends on the team are younger than me, obviously,” Mallett said. “It doesn’t feel like a difference.” Now, Mallett has that opportunity to be what Harvey was to her. She is able to teach younger players how to act during a game, in the weight room or even how to

Women’s hockey falls to begin season

Lakers having second exhibition this weekend seen as ‘fantastic’

Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian Oswego State defenseman Bailey Thomas (11) fights for a loose puck along the boards against the London Jr. Devilettes last Saturday, Oct. 19.

Neil Boedicker Sports Writer sports@oswegonian.com The Oswego State women’s hockey team is off to an 0-1 start after losing its first exhibition game to the London Jr. Devilettes. Unlike past seasons, the Lakers will have a second exhibition game to prepare themselves for this upcoming season. After being shutout in their first exhibition game, a second one will definitely help out the team in a more positive way than negative. In previous years, Oswego State has only played one exhibi-

tion game to start out its season, but this year the team has two exhibition games to play. Last year the Lakers had success in their one exhibition game against the London Jr. Devilettes, who was the same team that defeated the Lakers this previous weekend, winning 4-3. This is no cause to panic since the Lakers have only played one game so far this season and have a full season ahead of them. Plus, the team is still developing chemistry and trying to figure out what line and power play combinations they will go with this season.

“We’re looking to find out who those power play players are,” head coach Diane Dillon said. “We didn’t have specific power play units, every line got a shot at it. Same thing with the penalty kill. So we’re looking to see who is going to rise to the top on that.” This second exhibition game will give a lot of freshmen and new members of the team a chance to get ice time and show the coaches what they can bring to the team. This is especially beneficial for freshman goaltender Tia Trovato who got to play the entire third period for the Lakers. Even though Trovato al-

be a good teammate. Sophomore Leah Romanowski, who is also on the midfield with Mallett, has learned a lot from Mallett, even though they have only played together for just under two full seasons. “On the field, she takes absolute control. She helps everybody out,” Romanowski said. “She doesn’t even necessarily have to say anything, it’s just her body language on the field which helps everybody.” And even though there are 23 players on the roster – all of which could potentially return to the team next season – they all make sure to include Mallett, despite being older and not a part of their class. “She doesn’t even let it affect her,” Romanowski said. “As a team, we definitely involve her. We don’t make her feel alone.” As the season wraps up for Oswego State, with only two games left in the season, so does Mallett’s collegiate career. Ro-

manowski said she hopes the team can pull out a couple wins to help end Mallett’s career with some success. “I hope she plays well and I hope her team plays well. It’s something to be proud of, those last couple of games,” Moore said. “It would be easy to give up, but I hope they realize they have an amazing opportunity to end the season with the win.” For Mallett, she said there is not one specific memory that will stick with her after she graduates from Oswego State. She also said that she is “excited but it’s starting to feel real,” with senior day looming on Oct. 26. “Looking back from when I was a freshman and a sophomore, it’s just a total 360 to finally be in this position that I looked up to when I was that age,” Mallett said. “Whenever we’re together as a team, so many funny things happen. It’s those [little] things I’m going to miss when I graduate.”

Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian Mallett fights for a loose ball against SUNY Cortland, a game the Lakers lost 2-1.

lowed three goals while in net, it is very important for a freshman goalie to see some kind of ice time after already allowing her first goal. Trovato looks to be the future for the Lakers in net and will definitely build on the loss against London and see more ice time in Oswego State’s next exhibition game. Another underclassman that saw plenty of ice time against London was sophomore Avery Webster on defense. Not only did she see plenty of ice time during regulation, but saw significant minutes during the power play and penalty kill for the Lakers as well. In the preseason press conference for the Lakers, Dillon talked about how she expects a big year for Webster. Playing the number of minutes that Webster did on both units gave the coaches confidence in her ability as a player and how much this coaching staff truly trusts her. The team can expect big things from Webster this year. Another positive to take away from Oswego State’s loss to London was the play in net by senior goaltender Rachael Farmer. She only let in one goal against London and did an incredible job of keeping the Lakers in the game when they were on the penalty kill with Farmer in net. Since this is Farmer’s second year at Oswego State after transferring from SUNY Cortland last year, the team should see an improvement of her play since she has already adjusted to attending a new school and being a part of a new team. Even with all that, Farmer still had a save percentage of .942 and allowed 1.84 goals

per game last season. It will be a coach’s decision how much time in net Farmer will see in Oswego States next exhibition game, but Dillon should expect her to be the rock in net for the Lakers this season. Oswego State’s next exhibition game will come against a new member of the NEHC, the William Smith Herons who had a record of 18-8-2 last season. This game could go either way for the Lakers when one takes certain things into consideration. One is that William Smith have not played a game yet this season, so the Lakers will have the advantage of having more in game experience as a team. However, four out of five of William Smith’s doubledigit goal scorers are all returning this year, so there could be a lot of goal scoring from the Herons in this upcoming exhibition game. At the end of the day, it is still unknown what kind of team the Lakers are with a whole season of play ahead of them. After a couple of regular season games, it should be clear what players will get the majority of ice time and be a part of the power play units. The bottom line is that Oswego State will look to take advantage of having a second exhibition game and use it to improve as a team. Dillon certainly sees this as an advantage, as do her players. “We’re excited about it,” Dillon said. “It gives us two weeks to actually get ready. So, having another exhibition game to get ready for the regular season I think is fantastic.”

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B B33 SPORTS Despite recent wins, Lakers Seniors use final year as way to rally Lakers still have more work to do With only few games left, seniors look to leave it all on floor THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019

LAKERS from B1 Another huge part of the Lakers success this season has been Rojas himself. The freshman has contributed three goals and five assists on the year and has started in 13 out of the team’s 15 contests this season. “We knew he was going to be really good as a freshman,” Kane said. “He’s done well and I think the older guys have done a good job feeding his confidence and allowing him to be himself.” Rojas is not the only player making a big impact on the team. While Rojas has been integreal to this team’s attack, one of the keys to Oswego State’s defense has been the man in goal. Junior goalie Brian Terra has led the Oswego State defense to a phenomenal season, allowing opponents to score just 0.93 goals per game. “Brian’s been excellent,” Kane said. “He’s made one or two crucial saves every game, but he’s also made the simple plays and done those really well.” Terra currently leads the SUNYAC with six shutouts on the season, three of which came in SUNYAC play. But despite his brilliant play and praise from his coach, Terra still gives credit to the players in front of him. “Just having a good defense in front of me,” Terra said. “Although we are young and we’re vulnerable to mistakes sometimes, just staying together and communicating throughout the whole game and staying

focused the whole 90 minutes and even the 120 minutes we play, 110 minutes. Just being there for one another and staying positive.” While this has been a great season for the Lakers, they still have some work to do. Sitting in fourth place in the SUNYAC, Oswego State will look to move up in the conference this upcoming weekend when it visits SUNY Fredonia on Friday, Oct. 24 and Buffalo State on Saturday, Oct. 25. These two games promise to be tough contests and the team is well aware of this. Buffalo State in particular boasts a defense that has held opponents to just 0.56 goals per game this season. The Lakers’ forwards know that it will take a strong effort to break through the Bengals defense. “Just keep working hard every game,” Rojas said. “We know Buff State, they’re going to be good, they’re going to be physical, so we’re going to have to match that.” All of the hard work and strong efforts that the Lakers have given this season has come from good team chemistry and focusing on the little things. To have that kind of attitude, a team must have a leader who has a strong passion for what they are doing and love the people that they are doing it with. “I love coming to work every day,” Kane said. “They’re an amazing group to work with. They put a smile on my face every day and I just consider myself extremely fortunate to be able to work with them.”

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Aaron Valentino Sports Writer sports@oswegonian.com The Oswego State volleyball team is on a great run, winning six straight games and clinching a SUNYAC playoff spot. They achieved this feat through great team leadership and chemistry. Being a leader comes in many different forms. A vocal leader is one to talk and hype the team up. There is also leading by example, which is exactly what the Lakers are doing. Oswego State has five seniors who are all getting a good amount of playing time and who all have a desire to win. Out of the top six in points on the team, five of them are seniors. Great leadership and success starts at the top with the coach, and senior Julia Flohr appreciates all that head coach J.J. O’Connell does for the team. “He is very supportive on and off the court,” Flohr said. “If you need anything you can text him or call him and [he will] answer. He has brought people to urgent care visits, hospital visits, he just always checks in.” O’Connell had nothing but great things to say about his five senior stars. “They are a fun group,” O’Connell said. “They fight. You are not going to win every game as a coach, but you want a team that competes and this team always competes. That’s what I love about coaching them.” One of the many reasons the Lakers have done so well is their unmatched chemistry. The starting six for Oswego State have all been playing together for at least three years, and for some it has been four. Having a group that has really gotten to know each other is a huge advantage. Always knowing where your teammates are and who is going to set someone up is a recipe for success. For senior Shannon Stone, that chemistry is something they work for not just on the court but off it as well. “We really believe in team bonding,” Stone said. “We will spend time decorating volleyballs for classrooms and pumpkin carv-

Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian The Oswego State volleyball team will say goodbye to five seniors at the end of this year.

ing and Thanksgiving dinners.” All of that team chemistry has turned into 18 wins for the Lakers and a 5-2 record in conference play with a trip to the SUNYAC playoffs in the coming weeks. After failing to make the playoffs their first year together in 2017, they have made it to the playoffs in back-to-back years. These five players have now become a competitive force in the SUNYAC. The team chemistry and the longevity of their time together really gives them a passion to win. Senior Shauna O’Flaherty says this is it, their last chance to win. “Since we have been playing together [for three years] we just really want it,” O’Flaherty said. “This is our last time playing volleyball together so I think it just shows the passion to really win this year.” Winning it all cannot come without beating SUNY Geneseo, who is 7-0 in the conference, and

The College at Brockport who the Lakers finish conference play against this weekend. As for SUNY Geneseo, they own a conference record that is a bit deceiving. While the Knights are undefeated in SUNYAC play, they do not lead in every statistical category. The Lakers use those who doubt them as fuel. Sarah Massie expressed how that is used as motivation. “What’s backing us is everyone is saying we can’t,” Massie said. “That has always helped us. Last year when we beat Brockport in the quarterfinals, I think it was because of people saying we can’t [win]. So we [said] watch us. That is what we are going to do ... take that and use it as fuel.” O’Connell believes in his players. With this win streak, he thinks they are going to go far. “They have a fight to them which is awesome,” O’Connell said. “There is a great possibility we are in the mix at the end of the year.”

Sisters share common passion of soccer, play together for 17 years Gianna and Sabrina Perri, women’s soccer team members, reflect on their time playing sport they both love

Photo provided by Sabrina Perri Gianna and Sabrina Perri have played soccer together since they were four and five years old.

Alexandra Showers Sports Writer sports@oswegonian.com The love and passion Sabrina and Gianna Perri share for soccer is one that will never fade. Passed between generations, the senior sisters embark on their recent years of sharing the bond for the game they love, soccer. Wrapping up what is their final season as Lakers, the Perri sisters reflect on the journey from playing soccer throughout their childhood, to representing the Lakers for three years of Div. III soccer at Oswego State together. Growing up in an Italian family of dominant soccer fans, the sisters were influenced by their father to start playing the game.

Sabrina being just five and Gianna being four, the sisters quickly bonded over their shared love for the game they were born into. “We quickly fell in love with the game at a very young age. Soccer has been a big part of our lives whether it was playing on teams, practicing with our dad, watching games or watching other family members play,” the sisters said in an email. The sisters participated in other sports as well, but simply did not have as much passion as they had for soccer. “Although we both did enjoy running track in high school, we both ran to stay in shape for soccer,” the Perri sisters said. Playing together their whole lives, the sisters found it rather encouraging to play with each other.

In fact, they never really had much of a sibling rivalry. At the end of the day teammates are teammates, even if they are family, as well. “Whenever one of us gets down or is not playing our best, we are always there to help each other get back up,” the sisters said. “We bring out the best in one another and make sure each other feels confident when we need it most.” Sabrina positioned at defense and Gianna at midfield, the sisters used playing different positions to their advantage. From practicing one vs. one with each other, to playing an actual game, the sisters found that playing different positions made it easier for them to play together. They were able to get better at the game by challenging each other, both during and outside of practice. “We have always worked well together and know where to be for each other on the field,” the sisters said. “We have had coaches and teammates tell us how well we play together and it definitely comes from playing on the same team for 16 years.” Not even thinking twice about transferring to different schools from Nyack College, the sisters found their place here representing the women’s soccer team at Oswego State. Playing together their whole lives, the game just would not be the same if they were representing different schools. “It has never gotten old playing together,” the sisters said. “We plan to continue to play on the same teams after we graduate college as well.” Although their parents were not crazy about the idea of their daughers going to school four hours away from home, they knew that the sisters had each other to rely on and supported them. Finding little pieces of home within each other, the Perri sisters knew that Oswego State was the right fit for them. “We did not want to go so far away from home, but we knew that if we had each other it would make coming to Oswego much easier,”

Photo provided by Sabrina Perri Between the two sisters, they played a combined six seasons of varsity soccer in high school.

the sisters said. The three years they have shared at Oswego State has been one to remember. Strengthening their relationship while playing the game they share an equal passion for is something that the sisters will cherish forever. “We definitely think going to the same school and playing on the same team has brought us closer,” the sisters said. “We have always been close, but sharing a college experience is something that we would not trade for the world.” As their senior season at Oswego State comes to an end, the sisters took time to reflect on their recent years of playing Div. III soccer. Playing for the same team for 16 years, to a year at Nyack College, to Oswego State, the sisters have embarked on their journey and are

happy they had the opportunity to spend it together. “This senior year has been one of the hardest and toughest season for us, we would have loved to end our last year with more of a success,” the sisters said. “We have faced a lot of struggles this season, but always try to overcome them together.” Their journey representing the women’s soccer team at Oswego State may be coming to an end, but the sisters plan on continuing the game they have loved from a young age. “We have had tons of wins, losses, tears, laughs and lessons learned playing soccer for all these years,” the sisters said. “We know that we are going to continue to play for as long as we can and our love for the game will never fade.”

Shore Report SUNYAC Standings

Men’s Soccer

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x- clinched e- eliminated

Overall

Conference

Streak

Oneonta-x Plattsburgh-x Buffalo State-x Oswego State-x Cortland Brockport Geneseo New Paltz Fredonia Potsdam-e

13-2-0 9-6-0 12-2-0 9-5-1 7-5-2 8-7-2 6-8-2 8-7-0 5-7-4

6-1-0 6-1-0

W1 W6 W3 L1 W1 L1 T1 L3 L1 L6

Women’s Soccer

Overall

Geneseo-x Brockport-x Cortland-x Plattsburgh Buffalo State Oneonta Fredonia Potsdam New Paltz Oswego State-e

3-12-1 13-2-1 11-5-1 8-5-2 7-6-1 6-9-1 5-7-3

Field Hockey

Volleyball

Brockport-x Oswego State-x Oneonta-x New Paltz-x Potsdam-e Fredonia-e Plattsburgh-e Buffalo State-e

2-3-2 2-4-1

4-9-2 2-13-0

1-5-1 0-7-0

T1 L2 L7

Conference

NPZ: 9-5 (3-1) MOR: 1-14 (0-5)

Men’s Soccer

Volleyball

Friday, Oct. 18

Saturday, Oct. 19

2 POT: OSW:

Callejas: 2 shots Callan: 4 saves

FRE:

Keim: 12 digs Booth: 8 kills

Rojas: 1 goal Espinoza: 2 shots Terra: 1 save

OSW:

Fie: 11 kills Lussier: 13 digs Flohr: 26 assists

Men’s Hockey Saturday, Oct. 19

Field Hockey Tuesday, Oct. 22

CP:

Bonfield: 1 goal Levi: 23 saves

KEU:

Wilson: 3 shots Valentine: 4 saves

OSW:

Brown: 3 goals Zizek: 3 assists Kozikowski: 8 saves

OSW:

Delaney: 1 goal DeMichael: 2 shots Scheblein: 6 saves

Upcoming Events Men’s Soccer Friday, Oct. 25

Streak

Field Hockey Saturday, Oct. 26

4-0

W11

3:00 p.m.

11:00 a.m.

12-3

3-1

OSW: 9-5-1 (4-2-1) FRE: 5-7-4 (1-4-2)

GEN: 14-2 (7-0) OSW: 4-10 (1-4)

9-5 9-6

3-1 2-2

W1 W1

7-8

2-2

4-10 1-14

1-4 0-5

W1 L5

Conference 7-0

Streak W1

6-1

12-10

5-2

18-7

5-2

19-6

6-3

11-10

5-4

8-13

2-5 1-6 8-15 7-16 0-7 6-14 0-7 Around the SUNYAC

Field Hockey

Streak W6 W5 T1 W1 L4 L4 W1

Oswego Scoreboard

14-2

Overall 14-9 22-7

Geneseo-x Cortland-x

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

5-8-2 6-8-1

Overall

Geneseo-x Cortland New Paltz Brockport Oneonta Oswego State-e Morrisville-e

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

Men’s Soccer 2

FRE: 5-7-4 (1-4-2) BUF: 12-2-0 (5-2-0)

It has now been two straight seasons the Oswego State volleyball team has qualified for the SUNYAC playoffs. With wins over Buffalo State and SUNY Fredonia last weekend, the Lakers guaranteed themselves a spot in the SUNYAC championships with five regular-season games remaining. The team currently sits in fourth place in the conference.

Women’s Soccer

Men’s Hockey

Saturday, Oct. 26

2:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. Exhibition

BUF: 6-9-1 (3-4-0) OSW: 2-13-0 (0-7-0)

NAZ: 0-0-0 OSW: 0-0-0

Laker Athletes of the Week

L3 L2 L5 L2

Women’s Soccer 0

ONE: 5-7-3 (3-4-0) GEN: 13-2-1 (7-0-1)

Six freshmen on the Oswego State field hockey team have now scored a goal this season. On Tuesday, Oct. 23, it was Megan Delaney who scored her first career goal as a Laker. That goal also gave Oswego State a 3-2 victory in overtime against Keuka College. Head coach Heather Moore brought in eight freshmen in 2019, six of which have scored.

Derek Brown

Men’s Hockey Senior | Peoria, Arizona The senior made his mark on Oswego State’s first exhibition game with three goals on six shots in the team’s 9-1 win over Carleton Place. Last season, Brown recorded 15 points in 27 games played. Brown along with Carter Allen and fellow senior Josh Zizek each recorded three points in the win. The Lakers return to the ice with their second and final exhibition game against Nazareth College this Saturday, Oct. 26.

The Oswego State men’s hockey team tallied nine goals in their 9-1 exhibition game opener against Carleton Place last Saturday, Oct. 19. The Lakers put on a show in front of a home crowd of over 2,000 people. Oswego State was led by senior Derek Brown, who tallied three goals. Six other Lakers would score one goal in the victory.

Shannon Stone Volleyball Senior | Westerlo

The Westerlo native played a big role in Oswego State clinching a SUNYAC playoff spot this past weekend with wins over Buffalo State and SUNY Fredonia. The middle hitter hit .455 on the weekend and added eight blocks. Stone currently ranks third in the SUNYAC in blocks per set, averaging 1.00. Oswego State finishes SUNYAC play this weekend, with home games against The College at Brockport and SUNY Geneseo.

2014:

The last time the Oswego State men’s soccer team made the SUNYAC playoffs was back in 2014. Now, the Lakers have clinched the postseason once again. With two SUNYAC games remaining, Oswego State currently sits at fourth place in the conference. Their final game of the season comes on Saturday, Oct. 26 on the road against Buffalo State.

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Lakers clinch first playoff spot since 2014 Each week, The Oswegonian Sports beat writers give you their thoughts on each team's upcoming weekend schedule.

Men’s soccer uses grit, team chemistry to ‘gut’ out games

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Men’s hockey vs. Nazareth

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Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian Lakers’ midfielder Michael Gualtieri (11) fends off defender Michael Meyers (15) of The College at Brockport in an Oswego State 1-0 victory.

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Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian Riley Mallett logged over 800 minutes of playing time this season, starting in every Oswego State game thus far.

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Lakers having second exhibition this weekend seen as ‘fantastic’

Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian Oswego State defenseman Bailey Thomas (11) fights for a loose puck along the boards against the London Jr. Devilettes last Saturday, Oct. 19.

Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian Mallett fights for a loose ball against SUNY Cortland, a game the Lakers lost 2-1.

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Impeachment Catalonian separatists crossing lines Debates with serious, yet Independence movement turning violent, breaking Spanish law live audiences possibly needed waste of time Tomas Rodriguez Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com

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Kenny Burnham Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com Impeachment is not something that is taken lightly. It was included in the U.S. Constitution as a method of removing especially problematic officials. The wording “high crimes and misdemeanors” gives Congress wide latitude as to what an official can be removed for. If withholding foreign aid to a country until they open an investigation in the president’s political opponent does not meet Congress’s threshold, then the president is effectively above the law. As for whether or not the president actually did it, looking almost exclusively at things coming from him and his administration, it does not look good for his innocence. There is a lot to this scandal, so here are a few specific details. This whole thing started with a whistleblower complaint alleging President Donald Trump withheld foreign aid to Ukraine, asking their president to investigate former vice president and 2020 Democratic front runner Joe Biden. Many tried to discredit the whistleblower, however. The White House released a “transcript” of the call with the Ukrainian president that more or less confirmed what the whistleblower alleged. Trump, in an interview, publicly asked Ukraine and China to investigate Biden. And last week, when asked about the potential quid pro quo, Trump’s acting Chief of Staff, Mick Mulvaney, said they did it all the time and to “get over it.” Again, none of this is a particularly good look for the president.

If a president does what Trump is accused of having done, there is only one appropriate solution: impeachment and removal from office. It is important to note that we are currently in the inquiry state of the impeachment process, and the inquiry itself is merely an investigation. Furthermore, the trial part of this process is not until the Senate votes on removal. The act of impeaching, then, is more similar to an indictment, and does not need to meet the same standard as an actual trial. Technically, the House sets the rules of the impeachment proceedings, but in this case, it comes down to whatever evidence it takes to sway a majority of the House to vote for impeachment. The sole check on the House from overstepping is the fact they can be voted out of office, something Republicans learned the hard way 20 years ago. In this case, impeachment of Trump is approaching majority opinion status. To be clear, if a president does what Trump is accused of having done, there is only one appropriate solution: impeachment and removal from office. To not punish such brazen wrongdoing would set a terrible precedent that the president is above the law, so long as their party has enough votes in Congress. To any Republican who still supports the president, consider what would you want if the president were a Democrat? It will be hard to take those criticisms seriously if only applied to the opposing party. So many people are thinking about this in terms of what will happen in 2020 or 2024, however it may be wise to be thinking of the coming decades and the rest of the 21st century.

Over these past few days, protests have erupted in the Spanish city of Barcelona in regards to an ongoing fight for an independent Catalan state within the kingdom of Spain. The latest outrage stems from the incarceration by the Spanish Supreme Court of nine Catalan leaders who were sentenced for fueling the present pro-independent sentiment in the Spanish region of Catalonia. The current situation in Hong Kong has been in the news ever since the activists there filled Hong Kong’s international airport, forcing many flights to be canceled or delayed. Spain, at the rate at which the tension is building up in the streets, is not far from that. Nearly one decade ago, the terrorist group ETA, Euskadi Ta Askatasuna, was exterminated. The group operated in the Basque country region in Spain. Initially, when they were formed in 1959 in the city of Bilbao, their main targets were political opponents. However, that escalated and they began conducting terrorist attacks aimed at civilians. Their last attack took place in the year 2006 at the MadridBarajas International Airport, and killed two people. However, ETA had long been associated with Irish terror group Irish Republican Army, IRA, which resurfaced earlier this year after a long-term hiatus. In fact, during one of their attacks, they killed a journalist who was just trying to inform the general public about what was going on. Barcelona is not far from that as great damage was caused during the latest

clashes involving protestors and law enforcement officers. Barcelona’s pro-independence political party Junts Pel Si, Together for the Yes, was formed in 2015 as a result of a minority sentiment towards the Catalan region’s independence from the kingdom of Spain. Currently, almost half of the Catalan population supports the ideology. The movement has vowed in any way possible, even illegally, to gain the independent recognition that they seek. It got to a point where they wanted to lump the Balearic Islands and Valencia into their pro-independence proposal. Campaigns have included holding illegal elections in the streets, recognizing Catalonia as a separate state on certain websites or restricting the schools’ language requirement to only Catalan, therefore removing Spanish from the curriculum. It has now been two years since the controversial referen-

dum held in the Catalan streets, where no data was recorded as to who voted, giving pro-independence supporters a chance to vote more than once. Immediately after that referendum, the 155th article of the Spanish Constitution was enforced to its full extent, forbidding Catalans to take any action what so ever, making it Spain’s biggest political crisis since the democracy restoration back in 1975, when long-term dictator Francisco Franco passed away. Under the 1978 Constitution, the first one after the passing of Franco, the Catalan region was granted autonomous status. Maybe the Catalan people should take Brexit as an example and back down in their pro-independence movement and riots. While the ability to think and vote freely should not be an issue, doing so peacefully should also be the aim of the Catalan people, and not putting other peaceful civilians’ lives at risk.

Photo from WikiMedia Commons Since a plebiscite in 2017, Catalonian separatists have been pushing for independence.

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Climate change only getting worse

As sea levels rise, time for action quickly passing by Tomas Rodriquez Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com Over the course of these past few weeks, news has broken out regarding the arrests of celebrities Jane Fonda and Sam Waterson, sparking criticism in regards to law enforcement and the actions and precautions that the United States government is taking in order to preserve the wellbeing of the planet with an eye set on the future generations. Fonda and Waterson were arrested Oct. 18 while protesting climate change in Washington, D. C. on the steps of the United States Capitol building. A total of 17 protestors were also arrested at the scene. Their arrests come after a week of protests involving the Earth’s preservation and recycling, which has long been argued between different political parties and entities. The protests are inspired by the climate change activism initiated by Swedish 16-year-old Greta Thunberg, who has opened eyes to an issue that, until now, many ignored or did not want to think it was actually happening. Since then, many have joined Thunberg’s efforts to lobby politicians about this sensitive issue. Per National Geographic, a massive 91% of the plastic that is used is not recycled. Tons of plastic end up in the ocean on a yearly basis. As a result, many species become polluted and extinct. Currently, scientists are fighting to keep the oceans clean and to reduce the waste in the ocean in order to preserve these endan-

Photo from Wikimedia Commons The Arctic Sea has never been more ice-free than it is today, a sign of warming global temperatures.

gered species. That is not the only side effect or collateral damage caused by pollution. The average temperature of the Earth has been steadily increasing over the past few years. Yet, political figures have tried to prove and declare that data false or misleading, many of which have reportedly launched their own investigations funded by their own political parties and affiliates, of course. As a result of climate change, ocean levels are rising all around the world, since glaciers are melting at the poles. Pretending that nothing is happening is not the right thing to do. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), sea levels have been rising since the beginning of the 20th century, with the rate increasing over the

course of these past few decades. Last year, the sea level had increased 3.2 inches since 1993. For all of these reasons, we find ourselves in a very delicate situation in which the planet’s and its inhabitants health is at stake while we strive to keep the quality of our planet to the best of our ability. Although, we find that not all generations view this issue in the same way. In my immediate family environment, trying to make the elders understand the impact that their decisions have on the environment is not as easy as it seems. Maybe older generations and those who govern us should start listening to the youth and the celebrities who advocate for these emerging activists, regardless of political views and standards.

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Brandon Fallat Laker Review Editor bfallat@oswegonian.com A country whose citizens claim to be critical thinkers capable of coming to their own decisions regarding the critical issues facing our nation regardless of what the majority thinks, should be able to separate reality from entertainment. It sure is swell that the same schmucks who spill beer all over people at football games are also attending our televised political debates. On Oct. 15, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) held their fourth televised debate for the 2020 presidential election primaries. This time, 12 candidates took the stage and some were given more time to speak than others. All claim to have big, intricate plans to save the day. Their plans may be feasible and thoughtful, or they may not, but audiences would not know the difference because we are not listening to the details or plausibility of an idea. We are eagerly waiting for the next mic drop moment so we can put down our Tostitos and holler at a TV monitor for a few seconds. Americans love their reality TV and mindless entertainment; it is what keeps us amused and adds a speck of excitement to our everyday lives. Ever since the TV was introduced in 1927, America became a land of visual aid. What we saw meant more than what we heard, just look at the Sept. 26, 1960 debate between presidential candidates Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy. Research shows that the majority of radio pundits and polls gave the symbolic “win” to Nixon, while those who watched the debate on TV gave it overwhelmingly to Kennedy, claiming he radiated health and personality. Obviously not every single American is mindlessly chewing with their mouth open and clapping along whenever Elizabeth Warren lands a “sick burn” on Joe Biden, but let us not kid ourselves, that is what our election cycles have become. It is simply political theater watched like one would watch “The Bachelor.” There is a glaring issue with these televised pseudo-sporting events. The concept of a live audience is utterly ridiculous and treats the viewers like children. Audiences are supposed to be completely silent, so why are they even there? No one stays silent anyway and now the candidates are playing to the crowd, as opposed to laying out their plans in an organized fashion so that viewers can make up their own mind. Every candidate has their own traveling fan club that applauds everytime they spew a mundane soundbite such as “We need to get our country back on track” or “We will fight!” Furthermore, when playing to a large group of people, candidates must dumb down their plans to bitesized zingers and one-liners. Live audiences also take time away from candidates to speak and make it harder for undecided viewers at home to make up their mind without taking into account the gobs of fans who clapped for each particular remark. Getting rid of the live audience and only having the candidates and moderator on camera would make for a rich discussion full of level headed debate, a quality exchange of ideas and may even lower the amount of migraines Americans get each year. Look at the Joe Rogan podcast, who had 2020 candidates Bernie Sanders and Tulsi Gabbard on for hour or more, with in-depth discussions for each. The millions of views and likes attributed to these videos show that Americans want this, Americans need this. All the mainstream news networks have to do is to treat us like grown ups, cut out the audience and begin to shift the tide. At the end of the day, it does not matter who looks the healthiest or lands the night’s biggest burn, we do not live in a reality show, what matters are the ideas.

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The city of Oswego’s Common Council voted last week to approve a ban on vaping, among other things, as part of the “Keep Oswego Clean,” initiative proposed by Mayor Billy Barlow. The initiative also bans the use of styrofoam by city businesses, increases the fine for littering and provides a budget for the city to add more downtown trashcans and hand out reusable bags. The initiative places a ban on all vaping in public areas within the city of Oswego. This ban does something very important, and will hopefully give people who vape the kick in the butt they need to cut the habit. While studies continue on whether vaping nicotine or THClaced oil is the problem, and what exactly the problem even is, people are still being hospitalized and some are dying. The link between vaping and these illness-

es is clear, and even if nicotine vapes are not ultimately considered to be a problem, people who use them should still be skeptical of their long-term health effects. Smoking of any kind can damage your lungs. Inhaling too much of anything that is not air can have no positive effects because the lungs were not meant to handle other substances. Add to that the relatively new entrance of vapes as a technology, and you have a recipe for disaster. Almost no conclusive results have been found yet, so anyone who vapes is playing a dangerous game of russian roulette with their lungs. Not only is vaping likely bad for your health, but it is also bad for your wallet. On average, a pack of Juul pods can cost between $15 and $25 for a pack of four. Working a minimum-wage job, that is 1.8 hours of work,

before accounting for taxes, for one pack of pods. There are plenty of better things to spend $20 on, do you really want to be spending that time and money on something that has no measurable benefits? The unfortunate truth is that many people who vape today, especially in college, do so not because they smoked cigarettes, but because vaping became “cool.” Even today, with vaping being targeted on all sides, it is still very common to see someone with a Juul in their hand at a bar or a party. Emptied pods still litter the paths on campus and it is not hard to find people walking to class with a huge white cloud over their head. The unfortunate truth is that many people who vape are very likely trading in years of their life, just for a headrush, a little flavor and the appearance of looking cool.

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Legal age for alcohol not as smart as other laws Older age results in binge drinking for those under 21

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When someone turns 18 in America, they are considered an adult. They are legally able to vote, join the military, get married, get tattoos, piercings and more. They are considered old enough to make all of those major life decisions, but there is one thing they are not legally allowed to do—drink. In America, it is illegal to buy or consume alcohol before you are 21. However, this does not stop teenagers and young adults from doing it. Usually, teenagers start drinking at a young age, then have huge celebrations for their 21st birthday while taking a sip of their first legal drink. In the United States, the drinking age used to be 18. States were the ones who chose the age restriction on drinking, and it made sense to be 18 when almost everything else was restricted to that age. However, in 1984, Ronald Reagan created the National Minimum Drinking Age Act. This forced all states to change the law to the age of 21, the reasoning behind this being drunk driving. There were many cases of drunk driving, a lot of them being young adults under the age of 21. These cases created pro-

test groups and skepticism of the drinking age being 18, so Reagan took matters into his hands to raise the age. The law did decrease the number of drunk driving accidents significantly at the time, so it seemed like the right option for the U.S. However, this law was not the only reason that drunk driving fatalities have decreased. There have been many more safety laws put into place along with raising the drinking age—tougher seat belt laws being one of them. The age restriction does not stop citizens who are underage from finding alcohol. Not only do they find this alcohol, but because drinking is such a foreign concept to them, they do not know how to consume it responsibly. This results in binge drinking. In a study by the CDC, 90% of

alcohol consumed by those under 21 was by binge drinking. Binge drinking can be dangerous. It can cause alcohol poisoning and send someone straight to the hospital. These young adults do not know what they are doing when they consume alcohol, all they know is that they want to try it, especially when alcohol is so prevalent in American society, making them curious. America is comfortable with the drinking age being restricted to 21 because it seems to prevent accidents. But it could result in other injuries that are not just restricted to the result of drunk driving. If the age was lowered to 18 and/or just enforced more than it is today, it could lower the statistics of injury from crashes and binge drinking. The laws are tight on the other age restrictions, so why are the laws not as tight on drinking?

Photo from Pixabay Binge drinking is a major concern with people under 21, even though health concerns are widely known.

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Top five must-watch horror films for this Halloween season

Zakary Haines Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Halloween has begun to solidify itself in the regular lineup of yearly holidays. Just like those big holidays, there are some films that are seen more and more as the month of October goes on. Not every film is scary, but what is the point of a scary holiday without some horror. Between the bloodbaths, suspense driven and even the “survive until sunrise” films, there are a lot of options that bring the horror to film. The best horror films use more suspense than gore. Although it seems every horror film has gore, it is hard to forget that not too long ago, suspense was the king of horror. The classic film, “Jaws” provides plenty of suspense-filled moments with satisfying payoff for viewers. Seeing the fin, hearing the “Jaws” theme song and seeing the payoff to the suspense is a worthwhile event. It is one of Steven Spielberg’s earliest films and successes. For movie fans, this is a must-see if you appreciate film and the early days of Spielberg or letting the suspense drive the story.

If a more sci-fi setting with a female protagonist sounds like more of your taste, then “Alien” is for you. This film is packed with suspense but offers the emotions of scared characters as well. The lurking creature is what keeps bringing people back for more. The Alien itself is downright terrifying. No sane person would try to fight it, but the characters find a way. “Alien” provides suspense but it also provides a counter-attack that should inspire people to march through haunted houses with ease. The “Alien” franchise has taken some interesting turns in recent years but the original movie can still make people afraid of the unknown parts of space. Although “Midsommar” made a huge impact in the summer box office, nothing beats a classic cultoriented film such as “Children of the Corn.” The Stephen King novel-turned-movie is not as popular compared to “The Shining” or “IT,” but it is still one to watch. The plot is not as complex as some other horror films, but offers a unique story that is not found too often in horror films today. The gore is minimal and it focuses on story more than anything. The corn is not the ac-

Image from Movieclips via YouTube “Jaws” is not only hailed as the first movie blockbuster, but also for its terrifying shark.

tual threat but that will not stop the characters from believing it. “The Cabin in the Woods” is not only a must-watch as a horror fan, it is a must-watch in general. This horror/thriller is one of the best films of the 2010s, receiving high praise for its satire about all horror film clichés. The cast is one of the best including Kristen Connolly (“The Wizard of Lies”), Chris Hemsworth (“Men in Black: International”) and Jesse Williams (“Grey’s Anatomy”). The plot offers a well developed and thought out story for

its viewers and poses the question of why there are a bunch of supernatural murderers running around. Drew Goddard directs this film, adding to his resume of hits such as “Cloverfield,” “World War Z” and “The Martian.” This film is one that will continue to bring back people for years to come. If audiences are tired of seeing evil winning against harmless victims, why not have an evil vs. evil battle? Although many consider this film as a terrible cash grab between the two franchises, it does

bring up the question of who would win in a fight. “Freddy vs. Jason” is not the usual horror film, as it is more focused on getting the two killers to fight than claiming victims. The plot is simple enough to follow and there are few good deaths before the two face off in a climactic battle. Even though most people will write this off, this is for those who want to see a killer versus killer. A chance to see two worthy opponents face off in what became a classic showdown that answers both franchises questions. If you need context, “Friday the 13th” and “Nightmare on Elm Street” are great franchises to watch, but this fight really brings out the killer in everyone. Halloween is a great time to indulge in some horror. It is not for everyone but if you want to get into the spirit, these films should help out. Not all films are blood baths and jump scares, but the genre of horror can tell well thought out stories, pose questions about society or even see who the strongest is. Whether it be man vs. nature, gods, supernatural or self, people will always continue to be scared in October.

10 years later, ‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ brings guns, gore, gags Ethan Stinson Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: “Zombieland: Double Tap,” the newest film from director Ruben Fleischer (“Venom”) and writing duo Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (“Deadpool 2”), is the long-awaited sequel to the 2009 smash hit comedy, “Zombieland.” Like its predecessor, “Double Tap” impresses fans with its deviant play on the concept of a potential zombie apocalypse, while its clever comedy and an all-star cast make for a thrillingly fun time. Though it may not quite live up to the standards set by the first film, the sequel still exceeds expectations and proves that the series still has an abundance of territory to explore. In “Double Tap,” the story follows the makeshift family comprising of Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg, “The Art of Self-Defense”), Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson, “The Highwaymen”), and Wichita, (Emma Stone, “The Favourite) as they search for their

Image from Sony Pictures Entertainment via YouTube (From left) Actors Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Abigail Breslin and Emma Stone return to their iconic roles from the 2009 film.

youngest member, Little Rock (Abigail Breslin, “Little Miss Sunshine”), who has run off with a pacifist musician, Berkley (Avan Jogia, “Victorious”). The film introduces multiple new characters, with the two most notable being Flagstaff (Thomas Middleditch, “Godzilla: King of the Monsters”) and Albuquerque (Luke Wilson, “The Goldfinch”) whose personalities and physical appearances bear a striking resemblance to Columbus and Tal-

lahassee, resulting in some of the film’s most hilarious moments. On the other hand, Madison (Zoey Deutch, “The Professor”), a new addition to the group, initially charms with her half-witted, ditzy personality, though the humor derived from her mannerisms eventually grows old and rather annoying as the film progresses, thereby taking away from the rest of the film’s comedic elements. As any sequel should, the film expands upon the lore estab-

lished by the first film, thereby allowing for more films to become a possibility. More specifically, “Double Tap” introduces the concept of the zombies evolving, thereby becoming smarter and stronger. The film also proposes the intriguing idea that, even if society is in the middle of fending off a zombie apocalypse, the option for pacifism is still available, though it may not be the best way to approach the situation. This idea partially parallels current

real world situations, thus giving it a sort of satirical element which adds some intelligence to the film’s comedic portions. Despite its originality in some respects, the film at times resorts to using similar plot elements and jokes that made the first film feel so fresh. This ultimately took away from its overall potential and made it feel slightly less funny than its predecessor. Though they were recycled, these aspects ultimately proved to be important to the story. They succeeded in reinforcing the personalities and motivations of the returning characters, while still proving to be somewhat amusing in the long run. “Double Tap,” though slightly less effective as “Zombieland” in generating laughs, still proved itself as a worthy follow-up. With a unique cast of characters, both new and returning, a strong sense of heart and a fun story, the film seemingly indicates that there may be more in store for its characters in the future, much to the delight of fans who wish for a third installment.

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Revisiting Cartoon Network’s Halloween staple ‘Scary Godmother’ Lucas Fernandez Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com Do you remember the Scary Godmother? Think hard. You have seen it before. It was on a Saturday evening in October, during the early 2000s. Cartoon Network was busy counting down to Halloween night and as a special treat showed the animated comedy, “Scary Godmother: Halloween Spooktacular.” And just like that, thousands of kids were forever left with the question: “to what end did this film exist?” If you really do not remember this movie, here is a basic, spoiler-free breakdown. A little girl named Hannah is tricked by her older cousin and his friends into exploring a haunted house. There, she meets the Scary Godmother, a quirky, friendly and weirdly tall witch that looks like a cross between Miss Frizzle and the Halloween section at Dollar Tree. She whisks Hannah away to the Fright Side, where monsters are real and Hannah meets a host of new friends— an uncomfort-

Image from Channel Awesome via YouTube With a runtime of less than 50 minutes, “Scary Godmother” managed to introduce several memorable characters.

able gay stereotype in the form of a skeleton, a huge moodswinging furball, an irritating mooch of a werewolf, two constantly flirtatious vampires and their Hot-Topic reject son. While Hannah’s tormentors celebrate their attempt to traumatize her, she is busy getting up to all sorts of wacky adventures. This film inhabits a strange realm shared by a few other notable

products, a realm for things that seem to have not actually happened and which can only be remembered through recuperative hypnosis. Other denizens of this realm include the Annoying Orange TV show, those Danimals commercials with Dylan and Cole Sprouse, Mr. Meaty, Tech Deck Dudes and Roly Poly Ollie. They are things that leave us un-

aware of how lasting their impressions are. So why is ‘Scary Godmother’ noteworthy in this regard? Well, for one thing, it is very niche. Audiences really will not find its equal, for better or for worse. If you want the Scary Godmother experience, you have to watch the original. The stylistic choices in this film are so bizarre and inscrutable that it becomes almost a game,

trying to parse out what the actual intentions of the creators were. Why do the characters all move like possessed puppets? Why does the CGI look just so uncanny? Why does literally nothing happen in this movie? Seriously, try and name off the top of your head one major conflict in the film. It is really just a series of kooky antics tied together with this surreal narrative string. The movie is based off of a children’s book and it shows through, but the medium transition adds this layer of nightmare to it that makes it into this rollercoaster ride of computergenerated, candy-coated horror. It ends up being the epitome of a made-for-television movie: haphazard, indecipherable and kind of iconic. With the rise of streaming, we may never get products like this again, no more yearly screening times or shoddy promotional tie-ins. If you are looking to feel like a confused seven-year-old again, give this one a rewatch. You might get scared, but definitely not for the reasons anyone would expect.

Underrated masterpiece ‘Exorcist III’ deserves recognition Alex Premo Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com “The Exorcist” is still widely considered to be one of the finest horror films ever made. At the time it was released, it had a massive impact on the cinema industry and left an impact on many viewers who passed

out or walked out because of what they saw. Being the financial success that it was, it was no surprise that in 1977, a sequel, “Exorcist II: The Heretic,” was released. While Linda Blair and Max Von Sydow (“The Command”) reprised their roles from the previous installment, the film was a critical and commercial disaster, partially

Image from ScreamfactoryTV via YouTube The film may not be as iconic as the original, but it delivers chilling performances and thrills.

due to the lack of involvement from director William Friedkin, and William Peter Blatty, the writer of both “The Exorcist” novel and screenplay. In 1983, Blatty continued “The Exorcist” with what he considered to be the true sequel, a novel titled “Legion.” Originally written as a screenplay, Blatty turned it into a book after development issues became apparent. Six years later, Blatty finally decided to take a seat in the director’s chair and make the film adaptation he always wanted without having to compromise with the director, and wow, did it work. “The Exorcist III” is probably one of the most underrated and unknown films out there. The film focuses mainly on Lieutenant Kinderman as he investigates a string of murders that continue to rock Georgetown. In this film, Kinderman is played by George C. Scott (“Patton”), who hands in an absolutely incredible performance. Jason Miller is the only actor from the origi-

nal film to reprise his role as Patient X. Even though Scott’s performance is great, it is Brad Dourif (“Lord of the Rings”) who really steals the show, in what is probably one of the greatest performances not to be nominated for an Oscar. The performances are helped no doubt, by an excellent script. Blatty delivers some excellent dialogue, showcasing his strengths as a writer of both horror and comedy. Not only is his writing extremely strong, but his directing is as well. For someone who had only one previous experience as a director, Blatty’s direction and understanding of cinema is outstanding. Without giving away anything, viewing the famous “nurse scene” will show you how skilled he is. Blatty knows that true horror is in what is not shown, and he takes advantage of this knowledge to great success. This film is a masterclass in creating tension, which pays off truly scary scares. In regards to the studio meddling, there were exten-

sive reshoots added to the film at the request of the studio, including a new ending and naming the film “The Exorcist III” instead of “Legion.” Blatty was quite disappointed with this, but now that the original version has been included on the latest Blu-Ray release, many fans argue that the original theatrical version is superior. It is nowhere near as shocking or iconic as its predecessor, but “The Exorcist III” is absolutely worthy of audience’s attention this Halloween season. With great writing and directing, amazing performances, a strong script and genuine scares, there is no reason to overlook this film any more than it already has been. If you are sick of watching the same old scary movies every year, this is a great one to add to your lineup. It may not be as good as the original, but this film is certainly worthy of carrying “The Exorcist” brand name in its title, whether that is what Blatty wanted or not.

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FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019

Breaking down nominees for ‘Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’ 2020

Alex Kent Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its class of nominees for 2020. The diverse list features 16 acts ranging from the last 50 years. To go along with the critic’s ballots, a voting system for fans will be available online until Jan. 10, because only 5 artists get in at a time, here are the ones who deserve the recognition the most. It feels disrespectful that it took this long for T. Rex to get nominated for the first time. Initially formed in 1967, this innovative band did not make it big until they fully embraced a more electric sound. As the 70s progressed, they eventually became pioneers of the movement known as Glam Rock. Flamboyant stage shows filled with energy and a unique leader in Marc Bolan allowed the public to notice their creativity. They have been referenced in other

pieces of music like Mott the Hoople’s “All the Young Dudes” and The Who’s “You Better You Bet.” Bolan’s tragic passing in 1977 ended their tenure and hopefully the hall recognizes their legacy. When describing Whitney Houston’s voice, legendary record head Clive Davis stated, “She finds meaning and depth and soulfulness in a song that often the writer and composer never really knew was there.” Houston has been cited as the most awarded female artist of all time by Guinness World Records and for good reason. Her angelic talent left the world too soon, but her catalogue remains an inspiration for singers everywhere. She may not be the standard definition for “Rock and Roll,” but with a hall of fame already featuring Madonna, Janet Jackson and Donna Summer, there is no way you leave out “The Prom Queen of Soul.” Pat Benatar, a Long Island native, has been a constant force since 1979. After arriving

on the scene early with a fantastic version of “I Need a Lover,” she would later record hits like “Love is a Battlefield,” “We Belong” and “Heartbreaker.” Combining a signature edge and distinctive voice, she certainly has hit audiences with her best shot for 40 years. The Doobie Brothers established a name for themselves immediately within the rock scene. “Black Water,” “Long Train Runnin” and “China Grove” highlighted the musical prowess they had with Tom Johnston as their sole vocalist. In 1976, blue-eyed soul singer Michael McDonald joined, and the alteration led to smash hits. He penned the song, alongside Kenny Loggins, “What A Fool Believes,” which won the Grammy for Song of the Year in 1980. All the voters must do is “Listen to The Music” and know that they are worthy of the prestigious enshrinement. Arguably the most eclectic musician nominated, Todd Rundgren has been steadily recording new material since 1966.

Image via Rock and Roll Hall of Fame via YouTube Pat Benatar, famous for hits like “Love is a Battlefield” is finally nominated.

Starting off in “Utopia,” Rundgren evolved towards a solo career releasing tunes still heard today on classic rock radio like “Hello It’s Me” and “I Saw the Light.” If you are a Green Bay Packers fan, you might be familiar with “Bang the Drum All Day.” Along with releasing his own material, he has produced famous albums from artists including Meat Loaf, The New York Dolls and Grand Funk Railroad.

Other artists nominated are Dave Matthews Band, Depeche Mode, Judas Priest, Motörhead and The Notorious B.I.G. However, some that should have been included amongst the nominees are groups like The Monkees, Bad Company, Carole King and Harry Nillson. Hopefully one day these artists are given their time in the spotlight as well.

with Foals, especially in conjunction with the released singles. Moving in with some of the more pop-style songs like “Wash Off” or the 10-minute track, “Neptune,” that has a more distinctly rich, emotionally driven sound, Foals took a turn that was not entirely expected. Overall, the album presents itself as a piece of both social and political com-

mentary and while it was effective in creating that narrative, it failed to meet some of the expectations fans and critics alike held. However, ignoring the predictions and expectations of a heavy hitting rock-ballad album, Foals was able to create an equally compelling and well crafted album, one that should keep fans and indie rock fans excited for what is to come.

Indie group Foals confidently showcases unique rock style Abigail Connolly Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: The indie rock group hailing from Oxford, England, “Foals” proves yet again that rock and roll is here to stay. The group, which was formed in 2005, recently released their sixth studio album, titled “Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost - Part 2,” on Oct. 18. This album was a continuation of its counterpart “Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost - Part 1,” which was released in early March of this year. Receiving a 79/100 on Metacritic, it would be understandable for someone to overlook this album and its significance, but it is the underlying meaning and new directions that really take this album and make it something worth listening to. Introducing a new sound is not an easy feat, and it is especially difficult when you lose a founding member

of a band as Foals did when bassist and founding member Walter Gervers amicably left the group in 2018. The Part 1 and Part 2 of the “Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost” album proved that despite loss, growth can happen, going along with the theme of the LP. Everything from the cover art of the album, which features a vibrant array of flowers surrounding the headstones in a graveyard, to the names of the songs, like “Wash Off,” “Dreaming Of” and “Into the Surf,” suggest a surreal movement to a new life. This theme is something that Foals fans, and fans of rock for that matter, have been seeing for a while as the rock scene has evolved drastically over the past decade, with mixed reviews, similar to the album. The singles “Black Bull,” “The Runner” and “Into the Surf,” which were released prior to the album for promotional purposes, were met with extremely positive critical re-

views, as the heavy hitting rock anthems seemed to call back to another era while commenting on the political turmoil of the present day. Despite the initial excitement generated by the three singles, the rest of the album had to live up to them, and in some cases struggled to do so. Fans may not have been expected the continued heavier themes associated

Image from Foals via YouTube With videos centered on abstract visuals, Foals’ new album has strong undertones of political commentary.

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FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019

Harry Styles' new single 'Lights Up' fan theories Mary Kate Moylan Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: Oct. 11, as many people know, was National Coming Out Day. And with so many artists nowadays trying to create anthems and songs for the LGBTQ+ community, it can often become quite difficult when things are coming from the heart or purely from an angle of sales. Taylor Swift’s “You Need to Calm Down” comes to mind, being one that did not necessarily settle well with its desired audience. In simple fashion, former member of One Direction, Harry Styles, has released his first song in over two years since the initial release of his first solo album titled, “Harry Styles.” After two posts were released Thursday evening on Twitter and Instagram, Styles waited until 12 a.m. EST to release a YouTube link to his newest song, “Lights Up.” He is clearly not the first to release such a song, with LGBTQ+ artists like Halsey, Sam Smith, Hayley Kioko, Troye Sivan and Miley Cyrus. But it is definitely one of his first songs discussing the topic and with impeccable timing too, being that it was National Coming Out Day in both the United States and his home country of the United Kingdom. In the music video, which was later followed by the song being released on other platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music, Styles can be seen in a crowd of scantily clad men and women with yellow and green hues shining upon them as many share looks of relief and ecstasy. With scenes flickering from him swaying with the crowd and images of him in pink and baby blue sparkling dress shirts and outfits, the imagery of the music video is just an entire story in itself and a majority of the reason as to why it is being claimed as a bisexual anthem. Styles has always been one to refrain from describing himself as heterosexual while stating that he did not care to label things. With speculation circulating since his early

Upcom ing film "Fa st and Fur ious 9" adds hip-ho p star Car di B to cast. Image from Harry Styles via YouTube With a music video filled with stunning visuals and unique use of color, Styles has set himself up for another chart-topping hit.

days in One Direction back as far as 2010 when the group of five was on the X-Factor, he has always shown to be a supporter and ally of LGBTQ+ rights. He has been known to fly transgender and bisexual flags at his shows from his most recent tour with the intent on making everyone at his shows feel welcomed and comfortable. With an unreleased track titled “Medicine,” many rumors began to start about his sexuality with lines in the chorus like “Tingle running through my bones / The boys and the girls are in / I mess around with him, and I’m okay with it.” But it appears Styles could be hinting at more than just that. “It'd be so sweet if things just stayed the same / Lada-da-da-da / All the lights couldn't put out the dark / Runnin' through my heart” These lyrics could also just simply refer to Styles becoming comfortable with himself and having his newfound ability to be himself after stepping into the solo limelight, hence the green lights and shading present in parts of the music video. Since the release of his first solo album, Styles has also made his debut acting career in Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk” in 2017. Aside from bleeding skylines of pink, purple and blue, which make up the bisexual flag and the obvious choice

of date to release his song, on National Coming Out Day, Styles also broke his silence on Twitter after a month of inactivity by posting the word “Do” on Oct. 5. The obscure tweet was seen to be a sign that something was brewing and that new music could possibly be on the way. There were also mysterious posters being discovered all over the world in countries like Australia, England, Japan and the United States bearing the question “DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE?” with the Columbia Records logo and the acronym “TPWK” underneath referencing the project Styles’ was fronting titled “Treat People With Kindness,” many began to make the connection right away with John Lennon, where it was believed that the last words he heard were the same question. On Oct. 10, just a day before the release of the song, a website, in addition to the promotional posters, was launched. Upon entering the site, fans were encouraged to enter their name, to which Styles would reply with a message of encouragement. “Lights up and they know who you are / Know who you are / Do you know who you are? (Oh) / Shine, step into the light / Shine, so bright sometimes / Shine, I'm not ever going back.” Whether one takes a per-

sonal stance with the song or not, it cannot be denied that the three-minute track is more than catchy and empowering. With a simple message and repetitive lyrics, it appears to be just the song that is getting people through the tough times that the season of autumn brings. From the initial synthesized tracks and heavy bass, and almost airy vocals, Styles is able to captivate and hook the listener. The music as well as the visuals create an illusion of release and serenity after chaos, making it one of the most satisfying songs out at the moment. Provided by Genius, Styles has said: “I’m discovering how much better it makes me feel to be open … Feeling that vulnerability, rather than holding everything in,” and “Feeling happier than I have ever been, sadder than I have ever been, feeling sorry for myself, being mad at myself, being petty and pitiful — it feels really different to share that.” So whether one just needs words of encouragement or a track to burn a bridge to, “Lights Up” is the song that everyone should listen to at least once. And judging by his first release in quite some time, Styles’ sophomore effort is bound to be a hit. But until then, if you are anything like me, “Lights Up” will be on repeat.

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

1. Singer ___ McEntire 5. Gawk 9. It requires assembly 12. Breakfast or dinner

13. Locality 14. Lyric poem 15. Thick piece 16. Renovator 18. Double curves 20. Slender 21. Ward off 24. Breakfast foods 26. Letter after gamma 27. Compass point (abbr.) 28. Franklin Roosevelt 30. Trapped 35. Pool stick 37. Love, in Rome 38. Egg dishes 42. Woman’s title 43. Enthusiastic Review

41. Pigs’ home 46. More selfish 48. Self-satisfied 52. Telecast 53. Suggestion 54. Uncomplicated 55. Negative vote 56. Valuable stones 57. Judge

Down 1. Real estate (abbr.) 2. Snake-like fish 3. Sheep’s bleat 4. Canadian province 5. Boat paddles 6. Athens’ country 7. Decreases 8. To consume 9. “M*A*S*H” locale 10. Perfect

11. Shore birds 17. Spanish cheer 19. Position 21. Total up 22. Goose formation 23. Building addition 25. Retitle 29. Not indoors 31. Gathered 32. Fishing gear 33. Distinctive period 34. Carter’s party (abbr.) 36. Regard highly 38. Church instrument 39. “Ave ___” 40. Each 41. Dixie general 45. Mr. Gershwin et al. 47. Unearth 49. Bombshell ___ West 50. Purpose 51. Workout locale

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FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019

The Ugliest Duckling by Lucas Fernandez

Once upon a time, near a crystal-clear lake, under a vibrant blue sky, a mother duck sat waiting on her nest. Other mothers were already out and about, swimming to and fro with their hatchlings in tow. But this mother sat worried, her eggs unmoving, and feared they would grow cold beneath her. How could she face the other birds then? “Oh, you’ll get it next time,” the loon would say, condescending. “It’s never too late to try again,” the swan would offer, snickering. “Eggs are never in short supply,” the goose might add, and then she’d probably defecate nearby. The mother duck did not like the goose very much. The duck was in a real crisis. So one night, as she sat on her nest beneath the stars, she searched out the brightest star in the Big Flipper, the best of the duck constellations, and made a wish. “I wish,” she whispered, “with all my might, that even one egg hatches tonight. Come what may, please make this right.” And with that she went to sleep. In the morning, she was awoken by a squirming beneath her, and to her great joy, the mother duck stood up to observe her brood. However, what met her eyes was not what she had expected. Her nest was filled with empty eggshells, but among them was the ugliest duckling her eyes had ever seen. It was fat, much bigger than any other duckling, and it had no feathers. Its skin was scaly, and dark green, and its mouth was long and fang-filled. Its eyes had vertical pupils, and it had no wings, only four stubby legs and a tapering tail. It sat unevenly, staring up at its mother. She wasn’t sure what to make of it. Suddenly, a voice piped up over her shoulder. “Why, isn’t that a peculiar little thing!” It was the goose, always the first to

barge in on anyone’s business. The duck looked at her domineering neighbor with a grimace, unsure of how to respond. To make matters worse, she could see that the goose was preparing to leave her signature insult next to the nest. Before the duck could say anything, a snapping sound rang through the air. “Ow-ow-ow!” honked the goose. The duck looked to see the cause of the outburst. Her duckling had crawled out of the nest and bitten the goose’s leg with its rows of sharp teeth! The goose ran, flailing about in any attempt to dislodge the ferocious baby from her leg. Finally, she dove headfirst into the water, swimming frantically away. The mother duck watched anxiously. At length, she saw her little duckling swimming happily towards the shore, where he marched back over to the nest and settled in as though nothing had happened, dozing off. She blinked at him and smiled. He certainly was peculiar. As days and weeks went by, the duck found her duckling to be even more peculiar than had been supposed. For one thing, he grew very quickly, and ate at an alarming rate. While the mother duck swam with her duckling, the other birds became fearful. “Isn’t he growing quite large for his age?” the loon sniped. The duckling swatted her with his tail and sent her flying. This caused the duck to giggle, though she felt a bit guilty. “My, he’s quite the glutton,” the swan snarked snidely. And in an instant, the duckling had snapped her up in his jaws. And as for the goose, she knew better than to bother the mother duck or her duckling anymore. And so they lived quite comfortably, with the lake to themselves and no rude neighbors. And the mother duck loved her duckling. Her ugliest duckling.

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Matt Watling Sports Editor mwatling@oswegonian.com Oswego State will not have much time to acclimate to the new season before their schedule really picks up. In just the second weekend of the regular season, the Lakers will face off against their biggest rival, Plattsburgh State. The Cardinals do not have much time to prepare either, as they face just two SUNYAC opponents before traveling to the Marano Campus Ice Arena in their first road game of the season. Oswego State head coach Ed Gosek will not see a familiar face on the opposing bench Nov. 8, as former Plattsburgh State head coach, Bob Emery, retired after 30 seasons. Gosek considers Emery to be a great friend and knows the Laker faithful will miss him, despite the “hatred.” “Our fans loved to hate him. You heard me say many times, I don’t think hate’s the right word. They dislike him for a reason: because they’ve won a lot of games,” Gosek said “His teams are always well prepared … there’s a reason why they won as many championships as they did. They’re usually the most disciplined team in our league. He was a very good coach.” Emery focused his coaching and team philosophy around defense, emphasizing the cliché of defense wins championships. The Cardinals’ scoring numbers were a bit misleading, as they played a very difficult nonconference schedule. In those games, the Cardinals scored just 1.38 per game compared to their conference average of 3.12. Emery’s replacement will be his former assistant coach of 13 years, Steve Moffat. Moffat is a strong recruiter who has brought in 13 All-Americans and a SUNYAC Player of the Year. With three seasons as head coach with Castleton University, there will not be much of an adjusting period needed for Moffat. The Lakers will not have

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much time to breathe after Whiteout Weekend, as they have a two-week revenge tour. After hosting The College at Brockport on Nov. 15, Oswego State travels to SUNY Geneseo to face the Knights on Nov. 16, the same team that handed the Lakers a loss in the 2019 SUNYAC Championship. The next weekend, Oswego State will face Hobart College who ended the Lakers season at the Marano Campus Center Ice Arena in stunning fashion. SUNY Geneseo is still as dynamic as it was last season, but has some holes to fill. Div. III Player of the Year Devin McDonald graduated after posting a .951 save percentage. His replacement is expected to be junior Aaron MacKay who has only played five games in his two seasons. Last year, he recorded a 2-0 record with a save percentage of .926. Mackay will only have five chances to get in game action before taking on the Lakers, something Oswego State could take advantage of if he has not adjusted to the starting role. Despite the absence of McDonald, the Lakers recognize SUNY Geneseo as a threat to their SUNYAC champion aspirations. “We’ve got to bring our best. If we don’t bring our best, you can’t beat anybody. We have the best conference in college hockey,” alternate captain Anthony Passero said. “He was a great goalie, but there are six or seven of those in our conference.” Offensively, the Knights look to be tremendous, returning Andrew Romano and Conlon Keenan who combined for 100 points in 56 games.

As for Hobart College, they return most of their scoring as well. Six players graduated and will not return to the roster, including leading scorer Jonas Toupal. To combat this, the Statesmen are flush with young talent like leading goal scorer Travis Schneider, who scored 16 goals as a sophomore. The team returns 80% of their goals from 2018-19. In terms of goaltending, Liam Lascelle returns between the pipes as a sophomore. He played extremely well in the quarterfinals contest, making 26 saves on 28 shots, arguably keeping Hobart College in the game until they managed to pull away in the second period. At the turn of the calendar, Oswego State will host the Pathfinder Bank Hockey Classic, where Saint Mary’s University, Williams College and University of New England will visit Oswego State. Saint Mary’s University has struggled the last several seasons, as they have not held a record above .500 since 201617. University of New England is coming off its second straight NCAA Championship appearance, as they lost in the quarterfinals to the Norwich University Cadets 2-1 in overtime. The University of New England is upperclassmen-heavy, with 15 juniors and seniors. Williams College was ranked at some point last season but slowed down at the end of the year, dropping three of its last five games. The second half of the season is highlighted by the north country trip on Jan. 30Feb. 1. SUNY Geneseo returns to Oswego on Feb. 7.

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‘They realize this is their last shot’: seniors head into final season as Lakers Ben Grieco Managing Editor bgrieco@oswegonian.com A “large senior class” is typically six or seven players, according to Oswego State head coach Ed Gosek. During the 2017-2018 season, the Lakers only graduated three players. The next season, there were only four seniors. Entering the 2019-2020 season, Oswego State returns to the same situation it had during the 2016-2017 season: a senior class that is double what Gosek considers “large” with 13 seniors. “To have [13], extremely large, I don’t look at it as a negative,” Gosek said. “We’re not worried about next year. All we’re worried about is this year.” Even when there were only four seniors last year, the looming question was how Oswego State was going to be able to replace Devin Campbell, who was the captain during the 2018-2019 season and a two-time SUNYAC Defensive Player of the Year. During the preseason press conference, Gosek said every year there is always a void the team needs to fill, whether it be Campbell or even replacing players from the 2007 National Championship team. “It’ll be no different next year when we’re sitting in here and you ask me, ‘How do you replace all the scoring? How do you replace two senior goaltenders? How do you

replace the senior defensemen?’” Gosek said. “You work hard to bring in good people. Obviously, they’ve got to be good players, but more importantly, good people that are here for the right reasons.” This senior class is extremely versatile both on the ice and off the ice. From players who can find the back of the net almost every game, to those with passes that manage to find the tape of a teammate’s stick without fail and to those who are a mainstay in the defensive zone and block shots, Oswego State seems to have it all within this single class. Two of the three goaltenders for the Lakers are seniors, with David Richer having a record-breaking season during his sophomore year with a 1.52 goals against average and a .934 save percentage. Cedric Hansen, who served as the backup goaltender last year, played in seven games with a 6-1-0 record and a 1.48 GAA and .920 save percentage. On the offensive side of the puck, 70 of the team’s 107 goals last season were recorded by this year’s senior class, including Joseph Molinaro who led the team with 15 goals, followed by Josh Zizek who had 13. Anthony Passero led the team in points with 30, with Michael Gillespie not far behind at 26 points. Three of the four captains are also from this year’s senior class, which include Zizek

Casey Stone, Will Rogers and Alexis Fragapane | The Oswegonian The Lakers seniors look to make one final mark on the historic program.

Kyle Hurley and Casey Stone | The Oswegonian The Oswego State Lakers have 13 seniors, which according to Gosek is twice as large as a typical big class.

wearing the ‘C’ and Jody Sullivan and Passero being named alternate captains this season. “We’re very fortunate to have so many good leaders in there, that, as a coaching staff, it’s not that it limits our role in what we have to do, but it certainly helps us,” assistant coach Jon Whitelaw said. Passero and Zizek also bring leadership experience to this year’s roster. Zizek was an alternate captain his junior season with Oswego State. Passero was the captain for his junior team, the Fort Erie Meteors, during the 2015-2016 season and an alternate captain during his sophomore season at Buffalo State in 2017-2018. “Right off the bat, it’s a huge honor,” Passero said. “You’ve got to be on top of things. I think I learned that [at Buffalo State].” Other seniors have also held leadership roles on previous teams, Whitelaw said. “When you have [13] seniors, especially the guys that we have in our program year after year, a lot of them have been leaders on other programs,” Whitelaw said. A large senior class is not something new to the Oswego State program, as it had 12 seniors during the 2016-2017 season and 13 during the 2008-2009 season.

One of the biggest senior classes Gosek has had to replace was the 2012-2013 senior class, with 14 seniors, where Whitelaw was a senior and the captain. The Lakers also had to replace players like Paul Rodrigues and Luke Moodie, who were both All-Americans during their time at Oswego State. “This isn’t the first time, especially Ed, has had to go out and recruit a large class,” Whitelaw said. “I know when my group came in, we replaced a group that helped win a national championship. Those were some pretty big shoes to fill.” With the experiences that Whitelaw had with a large senior class, he said he has been able to help the current senior class with any problems that might arise during the season. At the same time, the senior class has also reached out to him for suggestions and advice for the upcoming season. “The biggest benefit I have, as a coach, is pulling on my own experiences just because I’ve lived and done it in the same exact fashion that they are in,” Whitelaw said. Whitelaw also said this year’s senior class has a different mindset. They all know this is their last season at Os-

wego State, so there has been an increased sense of intensity and a lot more focus. For some, going to a professional league after playing at Oswego State is typically limited. Most alumni who make the jump to professional hockey after college go to Europe or join smaller leagues, like the Southern Professional Hockey League. Two of last year’s seniors, Josh Nenadal and Campbell, both play in the SPHL. “It’s their last chance to play for [their] school, [and they] play for different reasons than the guys who will move on and play after here,” Gosek said. The senior class also knows what is at stake, and Whitelaw remembers it all too well, even though it was almost six years ago since he last played for the Lakers. His last game was in March of 2016 in the NCAA Championship game where he fell to University of Wisconsin– Eau Claire. “You can tell the tone this year, whether it’s workouts, practice, meetings, video sessions, it just seems like everybody’s a little more dialed in,” Whitelaw said. “A lot of that plays into the fact that, having such a large senior group and older group, that they realize this is their last shot.”

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David Richer (31) made 22 starts last season, finishing with a 2.21 GAA.

Luke Owens Asst. Sports Editor lowens@oswegonian.com There is no denying the firepower Oswego State has on offense going into this season. The team averaged 3.8 goals per game and 30.1 shots per game in 2018-19 and did not lose much in terms of offensive production. Nine of the team’s top 10 scorers from last year will be returning for 2019-20. The Lakers scored nine goals in their first exhibition game against Carleton Place, coming away with a big 9-1 victory. But, at the Oswego State preseason press conference, there was one quote that stood out from head coach Ed Gosek that alludes to just how far this season could go, and it does not rely on the offensive fireworks. Rather, it is about the guy, or guys, inbetween the pipes. “We talked about it at the end of last year, you would prefer and need a goalie that’s over a .930 save percentage,” Gosek said. “Look at the goalies in the final four. If you went back and looked at the last 10 years of all the goaltenders and the teams that were in the final four, you would see that their save percentages were all over .930. Both of our goaltenders, we like [them] and have confidence in them, but they weren’t there. Bottom line is, they need to be better.” That .930 save percentage Gosek alludes to is a number that

Oswego State goaltender David Richer hit in his sophomore season, finishing the year with a .934 save percentage. Last season, Richer struggled, especially down the stretch, finishing with a .903 save percentage. Backup goaltender Cedric Hansen led the team with a .920 save percentage, but he only appeared in seven games. Hovering near or above .930 has become a measuring stick for determining team success. The Lakers saw this first hand in SUNY Geneseo star goaltender Devin McDonald. McDonald’s senior year in 2018-19 was his best, finishing with a 1.22 GAA and .940 save percentage. McDonald’s play, paired with a dynamic Knights offense and stout defense, led SUNY Geneseo to a SUNYAC championship and all the way to the Div. III NCAA Tournament semifinals. The Knights also had the advantage of a defense that was strong in front of McDonald and willing to block shots. “Let’s use Geneseo [as an example],” Gosek said. “[McDonald is] a good goalie, there’s a lot of good goalies in our league, he’s national player of the year. They have the number one defense in the country. They’ve got some pretty good players in front of him, they keep the puck at the other end. They do play good defense, that is willing to block shots. It’s a combination of all of those

things that are going to lead to your goaltender’s success and their save percentage.” The team the Knights would fall to was Norwich University. In net for the Cadets was Tom Auburn, a junior with a 1.70 GAA and .929 save percentage. Rounded up, it’s a .930, but either way it is right on the edge. On the other side of the bracket was the team that eliminated Oswego State, the Hobart College Statesmen. The Statesmen were a team that closely resembled the Lakers last season, scoring an identical 3.9 goals per game. But it was goaltender Liam Lascelle that gave Hobart College the edge. He made 26 saves on 28 shots in the Statesmen’s 3-2 victory over Oswego State in the quarterfinals. On the other side, Lakers goaltender David Richer only faced 15 shots, but allowed three of them to get past him and into the back of the net. Lascelle would finish with perhaps the most impressive season of any goaltender in the country. As a freshman, he posted a 1.64 GAA and .935 save percentage. It should be no surprise that the 2018-19 national champions University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point met the .930 save percentage criteria. Goaltender Connor Ryckman finished the national championship campaign with a .933 save percentage and 1.44 GAA. The bottom line here is

that all four semi-finalists last season had elite offenses that were paired with very solid goaltending. Oswego State has the offense to make the NCAA Div. III Tournament once again. But without better goaltending, a first round exit would seem more likely than a national championship. When the Lakers struggle to score or go up against a stout opposing goaltender, they will need their goaltender, whether it be Richer or Hansen, to match the opposition save for save. One aspect of the 2019-20 campaign that is different than last year is that there does not seem to be a clear cut starting goaltender for the Lakers. “We get a hot goalie, whichever one it is, and the team’s got confidence in that goaltender, then, unlike the past couple years, it probably would not stay the same,” Gosek said. “With the group that we have, we’ll ride the hot hand. If someone clearly proves that they’re number one, and we have a number two, then so be it. If not, then it would probably be the same as the last year or two. We’re hoping [that] one can rise to the occasion and take a hold of it.” Hansen, Richer and Steven Kozikowski all saw one period in the team’s first exhibition game. Hansen got the start for the Lakers, allowing one goal on three shots. The goal came after the Oswego State defense failed to clear the puck out of their own defensive zone, leaving Hansen

out to dry for a goal that was not his fault. Richer stopped all nine shots he faced in the second period and Kozikowski closed the door with eight saves in the third period without allowing a goal. Although Kozikowski will not start in the regular season most likely, he did make a couple big saves that could be in the back of Gosek’s mind moving forward. If Gosek wants to play the hot hand, it is realistic to assume that all three goaltenders could possibly be in play. Following the SUNY Geneseo model, Oswego State has preached blocking shots as something to work on this offseason. “Our team defense needs to be better,” Gosek said. “Our team, as a whole, needs to block more shots or we need to, at least, alter the path of shots so that we’re not giving teams second-chance opportunities by getting pucks to the net. There’s a commitment. We say it’s nonnegotiable. It starts with what’s in front.” The best-case scenario for the Lakers would be Richer stepping up this season like he did his sophomore year. With a defense that looks to be strong in front of the net even with the departure of Devin Campbell, Oswego State now just needs consistency in net to take them back to the NCAA Div. III Tournament.

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The Lakers season came to a disappointing end with a S U N YAC c h a m p i o n s h i p loss at the hands of SUNY Geneseo followed by an NCAA Div. III Tournament quarterfinals loss to Hobart College on its home ice. This year, Oswego State returns

2018-19 Season: 19-7-2

its top six scorers as well as a senior class consisting of 13 players. Two of those seniors are goaltenders David Richer and Cedric Hansen. Richer saw the majority of playing time in 2018-19, but head coach Ed Gosek said that this season either goalie can play depending on who has the hot hand. Oswego State did lose captain Devin Campbell, a twotime SUNYAC Defenseman of the Year. In his place, the

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Lakers have junior Carter Allen and Tyler Currie to defend the front of the net. Oswego State’s high-powered offense that scored 3.8 goals per game last season looks to be in full force with the team winning 9-1 in its first exhibition game against Carleton Place. With so many seniors on the r o s t e r, t h i s c o u l d b e t h e Lakers’ best shot at hoisting both the SUNYAC and NCAA Championship trophies.

Projected finish: 2nd

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SUNYAC Preview The Golden Eagles saw their 2018-19 season end at the hands of Plattsburgh State in the SUNYAC quarterfinals. Going into 2019-20, the Golden Eagles return a bulk of their scoring from last season. Their top 14 scorers are all back, including six freshmen. The Golden Eagles are led by senior Connor Hutchins, who tallied a team-best 26 points, as well as fellow senior Doc Gentzler, who led the team in goals with nine. The biggest loss for The College at Brockport is goaltender Jake Moore. He posted a .925 save percentage last season and a 1.93 GAA. To replace him, the Golden Eagles have veterans Matt Schneider and Sean Lincoln. The Golden Eagles program is on the rise, with plenty of young talent. However, in a conference as deep as the SUNYAC, they should be right around the five to six seed.

2018-19 Season: 15-9-2

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Projected finish: 6th

SUNY Cortland was one of the younger SUNYAC teams in 201819 and it showed. The Red Dragons posted a 6-3-0 nonconference record before going 3-13-0 in SUNYAC play. The biggest bright spot for SUNY Cortland was goaltender Nick Modica. The junior posted a .927 save percentage. The Red Dragons lost just one player to graduation coming into 2019-20, but it was leading scorer Mike Crowley. One strength for SUNY Cortland in 2018-19 was their power play, which converted just over 21% of the time. Overall, it was tough for the Red Dragons to find the back of the net, the team scored just two goals per game last season. SUNY Cortland finished SUNYAC play last season with six points, 22 points behind first-place SUNY Geneseo. It will most likely be another tough year for the Red Dragons.

2018-19 Season: 9-16-0

(3-13-0 vs. SUNYAC)

Projected finish: 8th

SUNY Geneseo captured their second straight SUNYAC championship last season with a 4-3 victory over Oswego State. Two big losses for the Knights come on defense, as Mitch Ferguson (36 points) and Duggie Lagrone (27 points) graduated. But the biggest loss is goaltender Devin McDonald, who posted an incredible .940 save percentage and 1.22 GAA his senior year. His replacement will most likely be junior Aaron MacKay, who started just two games. The majority of the offensive firepower for SUNY Geneseo is back, led by seniors Andrew Romano (52 points) and Conlan Keenan (48 points), as well as David Szmyd and Tyson Empey, each tallying more than 30 points.

2018-19 Season: 25-2-2

(13-1-2 vs. SUNYAC)

Projected finish: 1st

Perhaps the biggest loss this offseason for the Cardinals was head coach Bob Emery who retired after 30 seasons at the helm. Former assistant coach Steve Moffat will take over this season. Plattsburgh State also lost five of its top scorers from last season as they all graduated, including Cam Owens and Pat Egan, who led the team in goals (8) and points (15). For the Cardinals, defense has always been a strong suit and that will need to continue. A huge contributor last season was their top defensive pair of Matt Araujo and Ian Wallgren, both are now sophomores. The Cardinals return their starting goalie in Jimmy Poreda. Now a junior, he played in 21 games last year and recorded a very impressive .935 save percentage.

2018-19 Season: 13-12-2

(10-5-1 vs. SUNYAC)

Projected finish: 3rd

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Buffalo State will return its starting goalie, as well as three of its top five scorers from 2018-19. Connor Minch started 19 games for the Bengals and struggled with a 10-7-2 record and a goals against average of 3.17. The team lost Mac Wood, their leading scorer, to graduation. A bit of a surprise was losing Andrew Husted to Arizona State’s ACHA team. As a freshman, Husted recorded 18 points. The Bengals defense is laden with upperclassmen, with six juniors and seniors manning the blueline. The most noteable defenseman returning is Michael Anthony Guerrera. The senior had led the defense in scoring over the last two seasons, tallying 17 points last year. The team only lost two players to graduation, so expect a team that gels together early on, despite the seven freshmen on the team.

2018-19 Season: 11-13-2

(8-6-2 vs. SUNYAC)

Projected finish: 4th

The Blue Devils lost a key player, with the grauation of Eric Bogart. The towering 6-foot-6-inch goalie logged 19 games with an impressive .920 save percentage. Although Bogart is a big loss, senior Anton Rosén is very reliable. Two of SUNY Fredonia’s top five scorers graduated in Luke Rivera and Jimmy Morgan. Those two, plus the other five seniors who left the team accounted for 42.8% of their offensive production. In order to return to the SUNYAC postseason as they have for the past three seasons, the Blue Devils will need junior Victor Tracy to improve off his team-leading 20 points from last year. Defensively, their upperclassmen played a lot of minutes last year as Charlie Manley and Brandon Spognardi were two of the most reliable defenders for SUNY Fredonia last season.

2018-19 Season: 15-8-4

(8-6-2 vs. SUNYAC)

Projected finish: 5th

Morrisville State enters the season off another dissappointing one. This year, the Mustangs received eight votes in the SUNYAC coaches preseason poll, which is the fewest possible. The team returns its starting goalie from last season, Jorgen Johnson, who was 2-9-1 with a save percentage of .878. Johnson is expected to improve as a sophomore this season. The team lost its second leading scorer in C.J. Stubbs, who led the team with 15 goals and had 31 points. Last year’s team was very shallow in terms of offense as there was a precipitious drop from their second leading scorer to their third. Jimmy Philbin, who graduated after last season, scored just 13 points, 18 less than Stubbs.

2018-19 Season: 4-19-2

(2-13-1 vs. SUNYAC)

Projected finish: 9th

The Bears are expected to return their top eight scorers from last season, but it appears as if last year’s graduating class will be sorely missed. SUNY Potsdam lost its starting goalie, Nate Skidmore to graduation. Skidmore played behind a subpar defense last year, resulting in a mediocre .899 save percentage. The team returns one of its captains from last season in Vincent Guimond, who recorded 17 points. Defensively, the team lost Trevor Dennis and Dom Horvath. Dennis was responsible in his own zone and led the team in plus/minus with a +5. Only six players on the roster were a positive in plus/minus last season, demonstrating how poor the team played at even strength.

2018-19 Season: 8-16-1

(4-11-1 vs. SUNYAC)

Projected finish: 7th