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Dana Balter addresses campus NY-24 Democratic candidate invited to town hall meeting Alexander Gault-Plate Managing Editor aplate@oswegonian.com Dana Balter, the Democratic candidate for the House of Representatives for New York’s 24th District, spoke on campus at Oswego State at a town hall meeting on Oct. 29. Speaking to a nearly full auditorium, Balter took the opportunity to explain some of her policy positions, hear from the community on some of the issues important to them and discuss her thoughts on her challenger, Republican incumbent Rep. John Katko, as well as President Donald Trump. The town hall opened with a moment of silence in honor of those killed in the recent Pittsburg synagogue shooting before Balter opened by briefly explaining her positions on campaign finance reform, and Medicare-for-all. The first question posed to Balter by an audience member regarded the topic of the president. Balter was asked if there were any policies the president supported that she

Alexander Gault-Plate | The Oswegonian Democrat Dana Balter is running against incumbent Rep. John Katko for NY-24.

agreed with. Balter said she agreed with his infrastructure plans. “What I was really hoping to see from him was that, when he got into office, his first choice of issues to work on was going to be infrastructure,” Balter said. “That’s something he talked about in the campaign that I think we could make a lot of progress on together.” The topic soon moved on to gun violence and how Balter pro-

posed to end the problems of school shootings. Balter replied by saying the issue of gun violence in the United States is much larger than just school shootings. “Tens of thousands of people a year commit suicide by gun. It’s about the fact that we can’t send our kids out to play in the yard after school because there are bullets flying through the neighborhood,” Balter said.

Oswego man shot during traffic dispute, in stable condition Kassadee Paulo News Editor kpaulo@oswegonian.com

After a traffic-related dispute, Thomas E. Schrader, 58, of Oswego, shot a 34-year-old male also of Oswego, multiple times in the torso Oct. 26 between East 10th and Duer Streets in the city of Oswego. Upon investigation, Oswego City Police found the two men were not familiar with each other prior to the confrontation. The incident allegedly began as a traffic-related dispute that escalated to a physical altercation on East Utica Street, according to an Oswego City Police Department press release. Oswego Police did not reveal the name of the victim, but family members of the victim revealed the name to Syracuse. com as Nigel Boone. Witnesses said the incident began near the intersection of East First Street and East Bridge Street when both men exited their vehicles to engage in a verbal altercation at approximately 1:36 p.m. Both men then returned to their vehicles, drove to East Utica Street,

where they exited their respective vehicles once again and engaged in a physical altercation when Schrader reportedly shot at least four bullets at Boone, striking his torso multiple times. The weapon allegedly used was a .40 caliber handgun and was legally possessed by Schrader. Oswego Police responded to the scene with the assistance of the Oswego Fire Department, New York State Police, U.S. Border Patrol and Menter ambulance. Boone was transported to Upstate Medical University Hospital in Syracuse, and Schrader was transported to Oswego Hospital for a medical evaluation. Schrader was arraigned by Judge Jerome Mirabito, who is sitting as the magistrate for Oswego City Court. Schrader was remanded to the Oswego County Correctional Facility, where Schrader faces a return court date Nov. 13 for the charges of attempted murder in the second degree and assault in the first degree. Boone remains in Upstate Medical University Hospital in stable condition, according to Syracuse.com. as of Tuesday.

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WNYO celebrates 50 years on air Radio station hits milestone, reflects on past years Kassadee Paulo News Editor news@oswegonian.com

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Oswego State’s student-run radio station began in 1968 as WOCR and, 50 years later, now named WNYO, is celebrating its golden jubilee. Amna Sadique, the current general manager, joined WNYO the end of her first year at Oswego when she helped with concerts. She moved on to having her own show with her roommate and became music director before reaching her current position. “I’m really surprised that we have been around for so long,” Sadique said. “I’m definitely excited that we are here during the 50th anniversary because that’s a big milestone.” Sadique said what really drew her in

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was the welcoming executive board at the time and the feeling of family that came with the members of the station. She has made many friendships that she said she never would have made if she did not join. Once in the organization, Sadique said resumé-boosting positions were made more accessible to her. “If it wasn’t for WNYO, I probably wouldn’t have gotten any of the internships that I had gotten because I have so much from WNYO that added to my resume, and it definitely made me a wellrounded student,” Sadique said. Sophomore Jenn Robilotto is the programming director for the radio station and joined the first semester of her first year because of the love she developed for college radio in her hometown in Albany. She served as a DJ for one semester and used her skills as a then-

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information science major to become the web director. At the end of the spring semester last year, the program director at the time prepared Robilotto to take over for this academic year.

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Photo provided by Oswego City Police Department Thomas E. Schrader is charged with attempted murder in the second degree and assault in the first degree.

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Penfield Library celebrates milestone

Library hits 50-year anniversary in current building Samantha Flavell Editor-in-Chief sflavell@oswegonian.com Penfield Library celebrated its 50th anniversary in its current building in the center of campus on Oct. 27. The current building that Penfield is housed in was opened in 1968. Prior to that, the library had been housed in Rich Hall on east campus. The event was held on Oct. 27 between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. to commemorate the library’s half a century of service to Oswego State students and to thank the campus community for support. There were a variety of activities held during the four-hour event, including a used book sale, scavenger hunt, “into the past” photo booth, Penfield Memories recording and viewing stations and photos from special collections and archives. The event was held the same weekend as the college’s Friends and Family weekend, which allowed for students and their families to enjoy the event and learn about the history of the library in a fun and interactive setting. The event was mainly run by librarians Morgan Bond, Juan Denzer and Sharona Ginsberg. Ginsberg was in charge of a form for students who were unable to attend the event to be able to electronically submit a “Penfield Memory” for the viewing station and Penfield website. Bond, Penfield’s resource sharing librarian, also helped to create the event by running the used book sale at the event. “Penfield’s last-ever book sale was well attended, with over 1,000 books sold during the two days the book sale was held,” Bond said. The book sale ran from Friday to Saturday. Bond said the leftover books will be donated to local groups such as Oswego County Little Free Libraries Project, which are small public boxes that hold books for the community to use.

Flu Clinic, 11 a.m., Friday at Mary Walker Health Center

“Launch It” Final, 4 p.m., Friday at Marano Campus Center, Room 132

Oswego Men’s Ice Hockey v. Cortland, 7 p.m., Friday at Marano Campus Center Ice Arena

Art Exhibition: “Hershey, Cuba,” 10:30 a.m., Saturday in Tyler Hall Art Gallery Photo provided by Lilly Kiel Students, faculty and staff could record themselves speaking about a memory in the library.

The scavenger hunt was focused on taking participants through library services that have been offered throughout the years. Other activities included the “Magic Radio Station,” which allowed attendees to listen to recordings from the libraries special collection archives. An “into the past” photo booth using an X-Box Kinect sensor allowed people to place themselves inside photos from Special Collections. According to Ginsberg, many of the activities were created in the library Makerspace, which is where the library’s 3-D printer, button maker, sewing machine, knitting and crochet supplies and more are located.

The event was created through the collaboration of librarians and student workers. Planning and building for the event as a whole took months of work from the student and faculty workers, with work beginning back during the summer, Ginsberg said. Those involved feel the hard work was worth it as it allowed a fun event for people to visit over the weekend. “The event appeared to be very well received, with around 100 people attending,” Ginsberg said. The event was designed to allow people to wander and explore at their own pace to see everything they were interested in.

Deepher Dude, 4 p.m., Saturday in Hewitt Hall Ballroom

Oswego State College Choir Fall Concert, 3 p.m., Sunday at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church

Planetarium Show: 50th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landings, 7 p.m., Sunday in Shineman Center, Room 223

I, Too, Am Study Abroad: Financing Abroad, 6 p.m., Tuesday at Marano Campus Center, Room 223

“The Shape of Things,” 7:30 p.m., Thursday in Tyler Hall, Waterman Theatre Photo provided by Lilly Kiel As one of the activities at the 50th anniversary celebration, props were made available for a photo booth that transports one into the past.

S.H.O.P coordinator Ariel Gutman-Gates spoke to Student Association regarding S.H.O.P and its services offered to students, including free food, clothing and hygiene products. It serves around 70 students every week and offers information to resources on and off campus. University Police and Scales Hall will team up for a dodgeball tournament Nov. 29, where all the proceeds will be donated to S.H.O.P. To participate, students must either pay $6 or donate six non-perishable foods.

Black Student Union representatives requested a total of

$1,710 for transportation and lodging for a weekend visit next semester to Washington, D.C. to go to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, which opened in 2016. BSU plans to take 20 members, nine executive board members and the advisor. This trip would give them the opportunity to make connections to history that goes beyond a classroom setting and to learn about federal job opportunities.

During Public Comment, Ariel Gutman-Gates expressed concern based off feedback brought to him from other students regarding a brochure on the desk of the College Republicans club in The Point called, “Is Concern About Jihad Terror Just ‘Islamophobia.’” Gutman-Gates said he is

personally concerened that p.m. between Tyler and SenSA is funding a student orga- eca Halls. van Reenen also nization that is discrimina- said there would be a protory against other students. gram in collaboration with He said other students have Black Student Union in the been coming to him for the Funnelle Hall main lounge past three weeks expressing Nov. 4 to educate students that they felt unsafe and un- about Black Solidarity Day, comfortable upon seeing the which will be Nov. 5.

contents of the brochure. Vice President Edward Kelly said to defund the organization was not within their power and there are other options to to pursue instead, such as speaking with the SA attorney.

Student Association President Omar van Reenen presented a flyer to send out to the Oswego State campus regarding a “Stronger than Hate” peace memorial in honor of the victims in the shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh Oct. 27. This will be held Friday at 6:30

Director of Finance Miranda Kryskow announced there is a total of $6,490 left in the contingency fund for organizations to request extra funding for the remainder of the semester. Kryskow also said she has begun the search for a new director of finance for the upcoming academic year and will begin the interview process in the spring semester. She will host coffee talks for interested applicants to inquire about the details of her position and what responsibilities would be expected.

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Kassadee Paulo News Editor kpaulo@oswegonian.com Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, a fiction short story writer, visited Oswego State’s Living Writers Series Oct. 29 when he was invited to the River’s End Bookstore by coowner Bill Reilly. Upon his visit, Adjei-Brenyah was celebrating the first week of his first published book of a collection of short stories, “Friday Black.” Reilly said when he first started to read “Friday Black,” he felt like he had been hit from the power of his words and had to put the book down for a bit. As a new and upcoming writer, Adjei-Brenyah joked that some parts of the experience have been “weird,” referencing a two-hour photoshoot for an article about his new book in The New York Times, which he said felt awkward at times because he was not familiar with how to do one. He said having his book be reviewed felt humbling because “people much smarter are talking about [his] book.” Many of Adjei-Brenyah’s fiction stories reflect racial realities in the U.S. and aspects of his own life, including his short story, “In Retail,” which follows a narrator who focuses on the small moments in her job that keep her going. The narrator works in the same mall that Adjei-Brenyah

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worked in, and he used his experience to “find moments while wading through the water” that make the grounding details in the stories believable. He also said he often acts out small, mundane gestures to pull out the right details. In his other stories, the characters face racism, toxic masculinity and mental health. Adjei-Brenyah said all art often has political implications, like his stories, because he views the outside world and writes about its evident issues. “If the house is on fire, I’m not going to write about what’s in the fridge,” Adjei-Brenyah said. Adjei-Brenyah graduated from SUNY Albany with his undergraduate degree and earned his MFA from Syracuse University.

College radio station reviews expansion, evolution, future WNYO from COVER “I wasn’t even a broadcast major at the time, and now I am because of WNYO, so it helped mold me as a person,” Robilotto said. “It brought me to a new path in life.” Robilotto said one of the perks of being part of the radio station is being able to meet bands and make connections from professional companies that come in to help with large concerts, such as OzFest. Sadique said since she joined, WNYO has gone through different eboards, a brand-new system upgrade, a new door with an ID scanner and rearrangements in the office. She also said it was very easy-going when she started, and while it retains the feeling of fun and casual, it is more professional now. The station has also increased its podcast department, gaining more momentum toward mobile material. “We’ve tried to take it from being a friendly club hangout place to also someplace you can go for building your resume and making connections with people,” Sadique said. Robilotto said WNYO’s coverage of the 14th annual Dr. Lewis B. O’Donnell Media Summit - which is named after the station’s advisor in the ’70s and ’80s - increased this year from what it was last year, which she said helped members expand their resume from interviewing professionals in the media industry. Sadique added that, when she first joined, events were scarce with a low turnout, but WNYO has since expanded to larger events in the past few years. “We’ve been able to survive and thrive being a terrestrial radio station, and I think that’s a big accomplishment for a college radio station, especially in a market like Oswego where our transmitter only reaches to briefly after Fulton,” Robilotto said. “To be able to thrive with what we have is phenomenal.” Sadique said in the years after she graduates, she hopes WNYO expands more, reaches more horizons, sees more involvement and keeps the fun, friendly environment. Robilotto said that, even though WNYO is accessible worldwide through its app and online, she would love for the radio station to

be transmitted farther than Fulton to gain more name recognition. “There are a lot of staple names that have been part of WNYO, and it’s so cool that it’s been 50 years with people coming in and going,” Sadique said. “We hope that in the future, one of us at WNYO will be the next Al Roker.” Kathy Contino-Turner, who graduated in 1980, was the first woman general manager for the college radio station, beginning her term April 1, 1979. At the time, it was not known as WNYO, but rather WOCR, and did not stretch its transmission beyond the residence and dining halls. ContinoTurner said the call letters changed when the station changed from carrier currency. “We had a transmitter in every dorm, and at the end of the school year, my chief engineer would have to go turn those off because you could only get the station if you were in the dining hall or in the dorm, and you might be able to get it if you parked outside of the buildings, but it was not an over-the-air signal,” ContinoTurner said. Contino-Turner said she was able to learn how to put together budgets, how to manage a group of people from different backgrounds and the radio skills that helped her after she graduated. Contino-Turner said when she was there, all of the student media organizations - WOCR, WTOP-10 and The Oswegonian - were all in Hewitt Hall with the college tavern. Upon joining, she came in not knowing much about broadcasting but quickly learned through the instruction of the upperclassmen and work at WRVO. “You became almost part of a family while you worked there; we all supported one another,” Contino-Turner said. “We kept it on a professional level, but we all hung out together.” She said working at WOCR was good for students because it allowed for more mistakes without fear of being fired while they honed the craft. “I always tell people, if you went through college at Oswego as a communications broadcast major, and you didn’t get involved in either WTOP, The Oswegonian or the radio station, then you missed out,” Contino-Turner said.

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Students at Oswego State have several housing options other than the residence halls. These options include privately owned houses, The Village on campus, Premier Living Suites in Oswego and the most recent option, Lakeside Commons. For first-year students, options are limited. According to the Residence Life and Housing residency requirements, first-year students must live in a residence hall for four consecutive semesters before moving off campus if they are admitted in the fall. Transfer students must stay in the residence hall for two semesters if admitted in the fall. Oswego State offers 12 residential halls for students to live in, not including The Village. One of those buildings is a first-year-studentonly building, Johnson Hall, and another is an international student building, Hart Hall. The Village is a collection of townhouses on campus that students can choose to live in behind the west side of campus. Most of the same rules of living in residence halls, as well as perks to living on campus, apply to those living in The Village. Residence Life and Housing offers student employment, such as resident assistants, who are students that manage a wing or section of a residence hall and assist other students, resident mentors in Johnson Hall, graduate resident mentors in Hart Hall, recycling technicians, assistant hall directors and desk attendants, who oversee the front desk in a residence hall. For students who qualify, the options for moving out of the residence halls are plentiful. One of those options includes finding a private landlord who owns local property. While students are on their own while finding decent landlords and nice homes, the Oswego State Student Association tries to help as best they can. Landlords can apply to be on the SA off-campus housing list, which is available on the LakerLife webpage for SA. According to the document, there are several requirements the landlord must fulfill for SA to consider them. Those requirements include: three or more units to list, a blank copy of the lease or rental agreement and a rental permit from the city of Oswego if the property is located in the city. The list is managed by Selena Ferguson, who is the director of off-campus housing. She said the quality of the house does not determine whether the landlord is placed on the list. “The quality of the house goes along with the rental agreement from the city that proves that it has

Maria Pericozzi | The Oswegonian Lakeside Commons, owned by Newman Development Group, opened for student housing this semester.

been inspected and meets whatever their criteria is to receive that,” Ferguson said. “As long as they have that, they’ve been inspected, then they’re approved.” Ferguson said if a house is outside of the city, then the landlord must attain an Oath and Affidavit of Compliance from Oswego County. Some of the requirements to receive the document include working smoke alarms and well-maintained interiors. However, there have been issues between students and landlords that have not kept a decent house and have, in the past, brought their issues to SA. Ferguson remembered the story of Alyssa Lopez, who eventually became a strong advocate for students living in houses owned by, what Ferguson called, slumlords. In the city, there are a few residential complexes that are owned by larger companies, which try to create a pleasant, safe experience for students while off campus. One such area is Lakeside Commons, owned by Newman Development Group Student Living. Lakeside Commons opened during the fall semester in 2018. Construction began in 2017-2018 school year and finished over summer. NDG is a larger corporation that owns other establishments, but Lakeside Commons property manager Tina Moshier said the company owns several student housing buildings in the state. NDG owns Hillside Commons in Oneonta, Twin River Commons in Binghamton and Block 20 in Buffalo. “We know a lot of people in our company that have gone to school here and are alumni, and they thought it was a great place to break ground and a great place to build stu-

Maria Pericozzi | The Oswegonian Oswego States’ The Village offers single rooms for upper classmen to live in on campus.

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dent housing,” Moshier said. “They wanted to bring what they didn’t have when they were in college.” Moshier also said the company prides itself on the amenities the company offers. Some of the add-ons, which are included in the monthly rent, are a gym membership and a private shuttle that drives students to campus and back – something that places like Premier Living Suites do not offer. “Premier Living Suites might be great, but the luxury that we provide here is on a different level,” Moshier said. “We’re trying to have luxury housing for students that are safe and can actually enjoy their home while they’re at college.” Despite having not been open for a whole semester, students have responded well to living at Lakeside Commons. Moshier said students noticed they were saving money by living there but said that the private shuttle has been the biggest bonus. “It’s not cheap to run a shuttle as long as we run it every day. At the same time, Lakeside’s goal, and NDG’s Student Living’s goal, is to have safe living,” Moshier said. “The corporate company will pretty much do anything in order to make sure that happens.” While the opportunities are few, there are employment opportunities within Lakeside Commons. NDG only hires college students to be community assistants – a position that is similar to a resident assistant in the residence halls. “They help with the leasing. They help with students giving tours. They do some of the on-call stuff. If anything was to happen, they’re on call at night, and they all kind of switch on and off,” Moshier said. “The CAs here are what keeps us running.” There are many options for students who want to move off campus to try to live an independent life. But students always have the option of staying on campus in order to still feel part of one giant community that is Oswego State. For a comparison of the three, students can expect to pay roughly $4,395 for a typical dorm room in a residence hall on the Oswego State campus, whereas in The Village, a single room is $5,695 per semester. As for off-campus housing, a 10-month-lease at PLS starts at $699 per month and a room at Lakeside Commons can start at $885 and range to $10,620 a year.

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Directed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Oswego State lowered its flags to half-staff this week to give respect to the two victims shot and killed at a grocery store in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, Oct. 24 and the 11 victims killed and six injured in a shooting at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh Oct. 27. Oswego State President Deborah Stanley sent an email to the college community Oct. 29. “The menace and murder of 11 innocent Jewish men and women in Pittsburgh who were gathering to celebrate new life, and two African-Americans who were simply patronizing their local grocery store in Kentucky, are abhorrent to our principles as Americans and anathema to our American beliefs in equality and

justice for all,” Stanley said in the email. “We must stand together in condemning these and all acts that continue to shake our communities across the nation and around the world.” Cuomo directed all state government buildings, including State Universities of New York and City Universities of New York, to fly their flags half-staff from Oct. 29 to Nov. 4. “In the wake of these attacks, New Yorkers from all backgrounds condemn these assaults that are contrary to the proud history of our state and our nation,” Cuomo said in a press release. “I am directing that flags be flown at halfstaff in honor of the victims of the recent horrific shootings, and I join with all New Yorkers to call for peace and civility and to denounce hate in all its forms.”

Photo Contest Winner

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As part of his internship with the college’s Office of Communications and Marketing, Kyle Hurley ’21, a marketing major with a minor in photography, launched a three-part photo contest for Oswego State students to take part in. For the first week’s contest, the objective students had to fulfill with their photo and provided caption was “Places of Meaning.” The winner for this week is Colleen Eggers, who submitted this photo along with the caption, “The photo studios in Tyler Hall are my

favorite places on campus. I’m very passionate about photography, and this is a space on campus I feel I can truly immerse myself. The space is beautiful. The equipment is top notch, as well as the people I get to work with.” Hurley said the contest is focused on the school experiences of the students, faculty and alumni. Next week’s objective will be “People in Action,” which should showcase the impact an individual, group or the campus community.

Balter speaks on issues, Trump, Katko, campaigning DANA from COVER She referred to the recent string of shootings in Syracuse, where 37 children and teenagers have been shot or stabbed since January. This series of violent attacks recently prompted Gov. Andrew Cuomo to deploy extra state troopers to the city to curb the violence. Balter was asked about the state of political discourse in the country. An audience member said she was tired of the lies and division in politics today and asked what Balter was going to do to change how political issues are debated. Balter used the question to bring up the series of attack ads released by Katko in recent months. “My opponent is running ads against me that are smearing me as a person, that are attacking me personally, and you want to talk about ‘false and misleading?’” Balter said. “Take a page out of the president’s book. The worst of the ads have been fact-checked by our local newspapers and found to be false and misleading, yet he insists on continuing to run them.” Balter said she believed that style of campaigning was detrimental to the democratic process. She said voters deserve better and are sick and tired of “that kind of nasty campaign.” Balter also spoke on the topic of sexual assault in colleges, the workplace and people’s personal lives. She pilloried Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos for rolling back the requirements on Title IX for higher educational institutions. She spoke on how the conversation cannot just be focused on what happens after an assault, but how to stop sexual assault from happening in the first place. Balter also answered questions on mass incarceration, drug issues, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or the DREAM Act, and police brutality and the dis-

Alexander Gault-Plate | The Oswegonian Oswego State students showed support for Dana Balter for various issues important to them.

proportionate levels of police hostility toward African Americans. On mass incarceration, Balter said she wants to address the levels of arrests being seen in American communities, making sure that jails and prisons become actual agents of reform and help inmates develop real life skills. Balter said she would ensure that those struggling with drug addiction who are often sent into the criminal justice system, receive appropriate care under her healthcare plans. On the topic of DACA, Balter said she would like to see “a clean DREAM Act bill,” as both parties agree the issue should be resolved and agree on a solution, yet previous bills on the subject have had other political issues inserted into the bill in an attempt to pass issues that the legislature has no consensus on.

Balter proposed the implementation of “true community policing” on the issue of police brutality and racial profiling, where police are members of the community with relationships with the individuals they serve. “Real community policing is not something you do overnight,” Balter said. “It’s changing the way we look at the job of law enforcement and taking it back to a time when members of the law enforcement community were members of the community at large.” The race between Balter and Katko will end on Nov. 6, when citizens will vote for candidates for the entire House of Representatives, half of the Senate, various New York state legislative positions and the governorship. Polls in Oswego will open at 6 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.

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NIAGARA TO OSWEGO

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FRIDAY, Nov. 2, 2018

With season over, Lakers graduate 4 true leaders Oswego State opens up with 3 Moore looks to bring in passionate recruiting class for 2019 wins, cannot continue success Jake Vanderbroek Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com

Maria Pericozzi | The Oswegonian Oswego State is losing four seniors this year, including Katie Reynolds, who is fifth in program history for career points.

Ben Grieco Sports Editor bgrieco@oswegonian.com The Oswego State field hockey team fell two wins short of both of its team goals: obtaining a .500 record and making the SUNYAC playoffs. The Lakers went 6-10 on the season overall and finished with a 2-4 conference record. It is the second year in a row the team has fallen two wins short of achieving either goal. After starting the 2018 season on a three-game win streak, allowing only two goals in those three games, the expectations were high. After the 5-0 win against Elmira College on Sept. 5, the Lakers lost eight of their nine next games before coming away with a 4-2 win over Morrisville State. For head coach Heather Moore, there is a lot to look forward to in the upcoming seasons with the returning players. The freshman class this season was her first true recruiting class after being placed at the helm of the Lakers last season. This year’s sophomore class was recruited by former head coach Brandi Lusk. Moore said the freshman class has a variety of personalities that helps the Lakers succeed. “I think their attitude is going to be what propels them forward because they’re all intense individuals and all want to win and they have

the drive to be successful,” Moore said. “We just need to find a way to harness it, and that’s what the spring will be for.” The Lakers’ season was plagued by injuries, Moore said, including one to senior defenseman Maddie Nelson. While that was a negative aspect of the season to Moore, the positive that came out of the situation was the freshman class had quality minutes during multiple games. Moore also said there were many “moral victories,” with a lot of games being closer against certain teams than they were last season. One of those games included a 3-0 loss to SUNY Cortland this season, compared to the 7-2 loss last year. “We were in a lot more games. We weren’t getting completely blown out against teams that we had been in past seasons,” Moore said. “So, I see small successes. The fact that the freshmen were able to play and be successful is important.” The team had four seniors this season. Katie Reynolds, Lacey Woite, Emily Conklin and Nelson will all be graduating, ending their time for the field hockey team. Reynolds finished as the fifth highest scorer in team history with 68 points. She is also fifth in career goals with 29. Other than offensive production, the team will also be losing strong vocal leaders from the entire senior class. “Obviously scoring goals, having a

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lot of assists and being vocal are going to be missed,” Moore said. “I think collectively, as a group, their leadership and energy will be missed.” For players like Woite, who was a three-sport athlete in high school, she said it was weird coming into college and only playing one sport, but it will be even more unusual with no sports when she graduates. “Now to not be working toward anything is going to be really weird, but I don’t think the full emotion of it all has hit me yet,” Woite said. Both Reynolds and Woite think this team is poised for success in the near future. A common theme that both players mentioned was the Lakers need to have a better connection on and off the field. They both said the entire team has tremendous individual skill, but with 11 players on the field at a time, it is a team effort. “If they can learn to work together a little better, if they can connect passes better and stuff like that,” Reynolds said. “They all have skill. They just have to find that missing piece.” Now that the fall season has ended, Moore’s eyes are looking toward the team’s unofficial spring season and eventual individual summer programs. While it is hard to get games in the spring due to NCAA regulations, the team plays intersquad scrimmages and prepares for the summer. “The goal is also to get everybody’s fundamental skills up to the same level so that everyone has the same base and they can expand on that during the summer,” Moore said. With a new season coming soon, Moore will also be focusing on next year’s recruiting class. Other than replacing the obvious four holes left by the graduating seniors, Moore focuses on getting players with the right personalities for her system. “As long as they mesh with the team and are passionate about the sport and they have some skills they are willing to continue to develop, I think that’s a great start,” Moore said.

The Oswego women’s soccer team finished the season off with a tough loss against Hamilton College, losing 3-2 in double overtime. Despite the game featuring five goals, only two players between the squads found their way onto the stat sheet. Lynsey Roth scored both goals for the Lakers. At 56:28, senior Audrey Burbidge sent a corner kick into the box, where senior teammate Chloe Lonergan headed the ball. Roth was able to tap Lonergan’s header through the keeper’s legs to cut the Continental’s advantage to one. Less than 10 minutes later, Roth dribbled past two Hamilton defenders and ripped a left-footed shot into the upper right corner, out of the reach of Hamilton’s diving keeper, knotting the contest at two. The defense could not hold on, as it had a miscommunication on its end, which led to a Continentals game-winning goal. Oswego State finished its season with a losing record of 6-8-3, including 2-5-2 in SUNYAC play. The Lakers started off strong in non-conference play, as they won three straight to start defeating Lasell College, Grove City College and D’Youville College. After a strong start, the Lakers struggled in their next three games, losing to Clarkson University and to The University of Rochester. Oswego State also tied with St. Lawrence University, as the Lakers could not get any offensive. The Lakers then started strong in conference play de-

feating SUNY Cortland and tying a tough and physical SUNY New Paltz team. Then, Oswego State dropped three straight to SUNY Oneonta, Plattsburgh State and SUNY Potsdam in conference play. Oswego State was able to get some momentum back, defeating Buffalo State and tying SUNY Fredonia in a crucial game in conference play. After taking care of business against SUNY Canton, the Lakers dropped their last two matches of the season, including their game with No. 17 SUNY Geneseo. “It was a frustrating season,” head coach Brian McGrane said. “We have the talent to certainly compete, but we obviously didn’t get the results we wanted. I think we’ll be a lot better in the offseason because these girls are going to push each other and get back on track. [There] were games where we controlled the game offensively and put up a lot of shots, but we were just unable to find the back of the net.” On a good note, Emma Allen had a solid season in net, as she started in all 17 games of the regular season. She finished with 94 saves with a .803 save percentage and recorded five shutouts. “I don’t let opponents get into my head,” Allen said. “If you do that, then your confidence level drops a lot over the course of the game. I just try to stay physical and tough and just don’t allow them to get in my box.” The Lakers will be saying goodbye to a total of five seniors, including Audrey Burbridge, who started all 17 games of the season, led the team with four assists and was third in points this season.

Maria Pericozzi | The Oswegonian The Lakers have a lot of talent on their roster, but, McGrane said, the team could not get the results.

Randazzo named captain for season, leads young defensive core Dillon says Randazzo has strong passion for hockey, inspires entire Oswego State squad Luke Owens Sports Writer sports@oswegonian.com Oswego State women’s hockey captain Kate Randazzo is everything a coach wants out of a captain. “We want someone who has a passion for the game, and Kate has that,” said head coach Diane Dillon. “We want someone that people gravitate for, that people respond to, someone that can inspire people to do the right thing”. But it is not just in the leadership role where Kate excels; it is virtually everywhere–on the ice, in the locker room and in the classroom. On the ice, Randazzo led the Lakers’ defense last season with five goals and a +14 +/- rating and was second in assists (14) and points (19).

She also had 12 blocks en route to First Team All-NEWHL honors in her sophomore year. Although Oswego State has only played two games this season, Randazzo has totaled two goals and an assist to help the Lakers jump out to a 2-0 start, outscoring their two opponents a combined 15-1. But even with the two blowout wins, Randazzo is always striving to do even better. “I think I played well. I could’ve played better. I think, as a team, we could’ve played better,” Randazzo said. “It was a tough couple games, even though we scored a lot. There’s always room for us to clean up.” With a defenseman as productive on the offensive end as Randazzo, it can create headaches for any opposing defense. Oswego State’s ability to start offensive possessions at the point makes them extremely tough to defend against. And, ac-

cording to Coach Dillon, the defense led by Randazzo is the backbone of the Lakers. “They’re going to be extremely important–not just Kate, but the entire defensive core,” Dillon said. “That’s where a lot of our strength is. We’re really strong on the back end. I think we’re going to have to generate a lot of offense from the point, and that’s where Kate and Philomena [Teggart] really have to step up.” The performance on the ice is important for any player, but it goes beyond that to be the captain of a team. Randazzo is also seen as a huge leader for the Lakers off the ice. Even though she is just a junior, Randazzo was named captain by a vote. That vote was conducted by her teammates, and when the results came in, it was Randazzo who was chosen. Maria Pericozzi | The Oswegonian Randazzo was recognized by the NEWHL during her sophomore season, being named First Team All-NEWHL.

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SPORTS B2 Both cross country teams Warm Oswego culture entices Div. I transfers place sixth in SUNYAC meet Former teammates at Niagara University reunite under Gosek THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Nov. 2, 2018

Ben Grieco Sports Editor bgrieco@oswegonian.com

Greg Tavani | The Oswegonian Oswego State placed sixth in both the men’s and women’s SUNYAC Championship meet.

Mamadou Tall Sports Writer sports@oswegonian.com The Oswego State men’s and women’s cross country teams competed in the SUNYAC Championships hosted by SUNY Fredonia this past Saturday on Oct. 27. Both the men’s and women’s teams came in sixth place, with senior Nick LeClair leading the men’s team and freshman Emily Gustafson leading the women’s team. Both teams finished in solid places, and the women’s team got their highest finish in the SUNYAC championships. Prior to this season, the women’s team’s highest finish was in eighth place. The race posed many challenges due to the rain causing muddy terrain. Head coach Evan Magnussen said when approaching the race, the element of focusing on a time and pace throughout was eliminated. “I was very frustrated because of the conditions, as every other coach was,” Magnussen said. The unfavorable conditions added an element of difficulty to the race, according to senior Shauna Fliss of the woman’s team. Fliss blamed the conditions for some team setbacks, as much of the power and explosion from the runners impacting performance. “It was difficult to push harder

because the mud was holding us back a bit,” Fliss said. LeClair, of the men’s team, had his best race yet and was honored to be named the male Oswego Laker Athlete of the Week. LeClair said that receiving the achievement for the first time was a confidence booster. In addition to LeClair’s big performance, other members took the rainy conditions in stride. Freshman Emily Gustafson led the women’s team and had one word to describe her meet, according to Magnussen: phenomenal. Fliss also added to Gustafson’s performance, citing her incredible work ethic. The team’s performance has left Magnussen hopeful and optimistic about the future of the cross country team as a whole. He commented on the team’s youth and how they finished solid at the SUNYAC Championships with a youthful squad. Magnussen said they are always willing to build on the youth they have now and that the group has a lot of potential. After a solid outing for both the men’s and women’s teams in the SUNYAC Championships, both teams will be looking to improve and carry on that good run of form into the qualifiers for the NCAA Atlantic Regionals meet in Glassboro. “I want to go into [Glassboro] and get one last good time and have a race that I’m proud of,” LeClair said.

For many junior hockey players, the goal is to play for a NCAA Div. I program. This opportunity is enticing, with the possibility of athletic scholarships and some sense of being a celebrity. While there is a good amount of hockey players that go Div. I, sometimes, it does not always work out. Players have two options after leaving a Div. I team: leave the sport of hockey or go to another program. Schools like Oswego State, which have strong Div. III programs, have benefited from players who bury their ego and take the jump to Div. III. The Oswego State men’s ice hockey team has been compared to a Div. I program in the way the team treats its players and its success. Out of the 34 players on the roster, four of those players came from some Div. I program, including three from Niagara University. “We would not take them unless we really feel, especially as transfers, that they’re going to help us,” head coach Ed Gosek said. “We don’t want a bad second situation for them. That’s not healthy for anyone.” Before attending Niagara University, Devin Campbell, Derek Brown and Joseph Molinaro were all recruited by former head coach Dave Burkholder. Niagara University fired Burkholder in 2017 and brought in Jason Lammers. All three players said the situation just did not work out between the different coaching staffs and playing at the Div. I level. “I just didn’t feel like I meshed very well with the new coaches there,” Campbell said. “I think they wanted to phase me out.” Campbell joined the Lakers halfway through the 2016-2017 season. Molinaro joined a year later, and Brown is one of the 12 players Oswe-

go State welcomed to its ranks this season. With Campbell joining the Lakers before the other two players, he was a key influence in bringing the other two to join Oswego State’s program. Campbell said he was close to Molinaro and Brown while at Niagara University.

I feel like I’ve already played with these guys for a couple years now, and I’ve been here for two months. That’s just

how it is. I like it.” Derek Brown

-Oswego State men’s hockey forward

“These guys all talked before we even talked to them. You know, what kind of coach am I? How do I treat people? Is it organized? There’s a lot of unknowns,” Gosek said. “With a second chance at something, they’re going to make sure it’s the right fit.” Campbell said his transfer process was unusual for him. He said he was never a player to quit or ask for a trade, especially after spending five years with the same junior program. Campbell’s parents were able to help him make the decision to look at other options outside of Niagara University. “It was one of those times where you’re almost listening to country music because of the place, mentally, that you’re in. You’re in a bad place,” Campbell said. “My parents said to me, ‘This is supposed to be the funnest years of your life. I don’t know why you’re so mad and so disappointed with what’s going on here when there’s a lot of other options if you want them.’” After meeting with the players from the Lakers’ roster and seeing the

actual campus, Campbell knew he wanted to transfer to Oswego State. “I wouldn’t change my path here,” Campbell said. “It just didn’t work out for me. That’s just how it is.” For players like Brown and Molinaro, both said it was an easy transition from Niagara University to Oswego State. Between the treatment the players get and the general team atmosphere, it was a great opportunity. “I feel like I’ve already played with these guys for a couple years now, and I’ve been here for two months,” Brown said. “That’s just how it is. I like it.” In his first season, Molinaro said he has a lot of memories with his new team. But one weekend stands out, even though the Lakers lost both games to Plattsburgh State and SUNY Potsdam. He remembers the arena packed with fans decked out in white clothing. “The whiteout weekend was pretty cool, even though we lost both games,” Molinaro said. “I’d say that was the coolest experience I’ve ever played in for hockey, just to see all those fans.” Molinaro and Brown have one more season with the Lakers after the conclusion of the 2018-2019 season. But, for players like Campbell, even though the season is still young, he is still aware that his time at Oswego State is coming to a close. In all of this, he remembers why he chose Oswego State: for the love of the sport. And, as a Laker, he has found that once again. “In two weeks, the only thing you’ll remember is whether you won or lost. Years down the line, the only thing you’ll remember is the relationships that you made here,” Campbell said. “And that’s the reason you play the sport in the first place, is to have great memories and have things to look back on in life.”

Kyle Hurley | The Oswegonian Derek Brown celebrates his first assist as a Laker against Nazareth College after transfering from Div. I Niagra University this past summer.

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B B33 SPORTS Captaincy more than just title for Lakers THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Nov., 2, 2018

Photo Brief NEWHL Recognition

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The Northeast Women’s Hockey League recognized Oswego State women’s ice hockey this past weekend after dominating performances against King’s College and Wilkes University. The Lakers had a 10-1 win against King’s College on Oct. 27 and a 5-0 win against Wilkes University on Oct. 28, both games in the WilkesBarre, Pennsylvania, area. While both wins were a total team effort, from the goaltenders to the defense and all the way up to the forwards, two Lakers were given special acknowledgement by the NEWHL for the week ending on Oct. 28. Junior Eryn Stewart had a fivepoint game against the Monarchs and added another point against the Colonials on Oct. 28. Her ability was enough to give her the title of NEWHL Offensive Player of the Week. She was also named the female Laker Athlete of the Week for the same week. Stewart had a hat trick on Oct. 27 and added two more assists in the 10-1 rout of King’s College. After the added assist against the Colonials the next day, Stewart has nearly matched her season total points from last year when

she had eight. Showing the depth of the Lakers’ roster, freshman Avery Webster was named the NEWHL’s Rookie of the Week. She is the second member of Oswego State to earn this award, after Emma Morisette won the same title last season. Against King’s College, Webster had two goals and two assists for her first set of collegiate points. Her four points are now tied for second on the team, along with sophomore Philomena Teggart. Webster’s plus-7 rating is also tied for the lead on Oswego State’s roster. Stewart also has a plus-7 rating. No players have a negative rating after the first weekend of the regular season. The two early-season accolades for the young Lakers’ squad can only mean future success heading into the bulk of the 2018-2019 season. While Oswego State is off this weekend after the road trip on Oct. 27 and 28, the team will head to Buffalo State for a rematch against the Bengals. The last time the two teams met, the Lakers defeated the Bengals 5-0 in the inaugural NEWHL semifinals.

Volleyball Upset

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On Tuesday, Oct. 30, the Oswego State Lakers volleyball team traveled to The College at Brockport to take on the Golden Eagles in the first round of the SUNYAC playoffs. Despite being a heavy underdog, as the Golden Eagles have won the last three SUNYAC Championships, the Lakers were able to sneak away with a victory in five sets. With the first set tied at 21 apiece, the Lakers made unforced errors and dropped the set. In the final four points, Oswego State made two attacking errors and wound up losing 25-21. In the second set, the Lakers battled back from a three-point deficit to tie it 5-5. From that point on, the Lakers would not trail in the set, winning by a score of 25-23. The Lakers were led by a mix of their veterans and underclassmen, who already hold a significant role on the team. Sophomore Melissa Lussier was dominant in the match, leading the Lakers with 14 kills. Her two serving aces provided crucial points to the Lakers. They were also the only two

aces the Lakers would record on the night. Although Alison Sullivan was held to just a single block assist, she still played a significant role. In the huddle, she is a leader and had two years of playoff experience heading into this season. Because of this, she was able to remain confident and calm her team down, despite the struggles and setbacks they faced. The Lakers struggled in the third set, losing 25-9, the largest margin of any set in the match. Due to this, they faced elimination in the last two sets. Oswego State managed to win both sets to topple the Golden Eagles, winning 26-24, 15-9. With the victory, the Lakers will travel to Geneseo for SUNYAC championship weekend. On Friday, Nov. 2, they will take on SUNY New Paltz in the semifinals. The other contest will be between the one-seed SUNY Geneseo Knights and SUNY Fredonia. The SUNYAC final will take place in Geneseo on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 4:00 p.m.

Randazzo shows balance between classroom, skill on ice RANDAZZO FROM B1 “When she [Coach Dillon] announced it would be me as captain, I felt honored that my teammates felt that way about me,” Randazzo said. It seems that Coach Dillon feels the same way about Randazzo as her teammates do. “She leads by example. She’s one of those guys if you beat her once, she won’t let you beat her again. Her desire to win is incredible,” Dillon said. “Kate has had that factor since day one. She was a captain on her former team, so she understands what it’s about.” But, as expected, the responsibilities of a captain are more than just surface level, especially with Oswego State’s team this year. The Lakers have 11 new players, consisting of nine freshmen and two transfers. Randazzo understands her role in preparing the younger core. “There’s a lot of new players, so it’s really important that they know how we do things,” Randazzo said. “Preparing them for the season is letting them know they’re just as big a part of a team as everyone else. It’s not just about preparing them individually, as it is making them feel comfortable as a team and preparing the team as a whole.”

Maria Pericozzi | The Oswegonian Outside of athletics, Randazzo has been awarded academic awards, such as the SUNY Athlete Award.

On-ice performance, locker room leadership and preparing the new players: Randazzo does it all. But, to add to the preparation, she also excels in the classroom. Randazzo, a biology major with a minor in health science, was given the SUNY Athlete Award for 201718. The honor is given to 84 student-athletes in New York for academic and athletic excellence. To add another impressive statistic

to her resumé, Randazzo balances her schoolwork and preparation to the tune of a 3.95 cumulative GPA. That balance has also been noticed by Dillon. “Kate is one of those people that is incredibly organized,” Dillon said. “She’s been a very successful student and athlete, and to make that happen, she has to be on top of her game. She has her act together.”

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Shore Report

THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Nov. 2, 2018

SUNYAC Standings

Men’s Soccer Cortland New Paltz Brockport Oneonta Buffalo State Plattsburgh Oswego State Geneseo Fredonia Potsdam

Women’s Soccer Geneseo Potsdam Cortland Plattsburgh Oneonta Fredonia Brockport Buffalo State Oswego State New Paltz

Field Hockey

New Paltz Oneonta Cortland Geneseo Oswego State Brockport Morrisville

Volleyball

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

Overall 15-1-3 11-6-1 14-4-2 10-4-5 11-5-2 6-9-3 6-7-2 7-7-4 5-9-2

L1 L1 L3 T1 W1 W1

0-8-1

4-11-2

Overall

Conference

Streak

13-3-1

8-1-0

14-4-1 11-4-2

6-2-1 6-2-1

L1 W5

13-6-0

6-3-0

8-9-1 7-11-1

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

L1 L3 L2

3-6-0

L5 L3 L5

7-11-0 4-12-2 6-8-3 2-14-1 Overall

2-5-2 1-7-1 Conference

Streak

5-1 5-1

11-7 10-9 13-5

4-2

L4 W6

9-7

4-2

6-10

2-4

4-14

1-5

4-13

0-6

Overall

Conference

Streak

21-9

9-0

24-8 19-12

8-1

7-2

22-9

6-3

19-13

4-5

13-18

4-5

14-17

3-6

12-20

3-6

8-21 4-27

1-8 0-9

W2 L2

Around the SUNYAC

Volleyball 2

POT: 13-18 (4-5) FRE: 21-9 (6-3)

Oswego Scoreboard

Streak W8 L1 W3

Conference 8-1-0 6-2-1 5-2-2 5-2-2 5-3-1 3-5-1 3-5-1 2-5-2 2-6-1

Men’s Soccer 2

BPT: 14-4-2 (5-2-2) NPZ: 11-6-1 (6-2-1)

The wrestling team returns three wrestlers to its roster that reached the NCAA National Championship in their careers. Troy Seymour is the most recent attendee, as the senior was there last season. His classmate Rocco Russo and junior Evan Corso were both NCAA qualifiers in the 2016-17 season.

Field Hockey

Cross Country

Friday, Oct. 26

Saturday, Oct. 27

OSW:

Testo: 2 SOG Catalano: 10 saves

MXC:

22nd LeClair: 30:18.1 44th Bachman: 31:22.4 49th Lupia: 31:34.7

STL:

Grosshans: 2 goals, 3 SOG Stillman: 2 goals, 4 SOG Giacin: 2 saves

WXC:

27th Gustafson: 26:43.8 30th Fliss: 27:07.7 41st O’Dwyer: 27:14.9

SUNYAC Championship

Volleyball

Men’s Hockey

Wednesday, Oct. 30

Saturday, Oct. 27

CPC:

Reynolds: 1 goal, 1 assist Murphy: 34 saves

OSW:

Sullivan: 12 kills, 2 blocks Lussier: 14 kills, 2 aces Massie: 9 kills, 9 digs

OSW:

Passero: 3 assists Spink: 1 goal, 1 assist Hansen: 6 saves

BPT:

Luce: 16 kills, 3 blocks Birth: 15 kills, 3 digs

Upcoming Events Men’s Hockey Friday, Nov. 2

Swimming & Diving Saturday, Nov. 3

7:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m

COR: 0-0 OSW: 0-0

CLA: MSD (1-0) | WSD (0-1) OSW: MSD (2-1) | WSD (1-2)

Wrestling

Friday Nov. 2 and Saturday Nov. 3 Ithaca College Invitational

Club Women’s Hockey Saturday, Oct. 27

@ 3:00 p.m. Fri: 3:30 p.m. Sat: 10:00 a.m.

MER: 1-2 OSW: 1-3

Laker Athletes of the Week

Eryn Stewart

Women’s Hockey Junior | Stonewall, Man., Canada

Nick LeClair

Men’s Cross Country Senior | Liverpool

COR: 13-5 (4-2) ONE: 10-9 (5-1)

The junior forward surpassed her goal total from last season in just one game, where she netted a hat trick in a 10-1 win over King’s College. She added on two assists in that same game and a third against Wilkes University the next day. Stewart was a top scorer her freshman year, as she was sixth on the team in points (13). The Lakers will return to action Nov. 9 at Buffalo State.

The senior long-distance runn e r c o m p e t e d i n t h e S U NYAC Championship this past Saturday and finished 22nd overall. That was a career best finish for LeClair, who finished the 8k race in a time of 30:18.1. That time was the best amongst all Oswego State runners. LeClair qualified for the NCAA Atlantic Regionals at Rowan University, which will take place Nov. 10 at 11 a.m.

It took the Oswego State volleyball team the full five sets to defeat the College at Brockport Tuesday Oct. 30. The Golden Eagles were the three-seed heading into the SUNYAC tournament and looked to win their fourth consecutive conference championship. The Lakers will face SUNY New Paltz Nov. 2

The Lakers’ women’s hockey team scored 15 goals in its first two games of the regular season. In game one, the Lakers tallied 10 goals against King’s College. Oswego State went on to defeat Wilkes University 5-0. The freshmen class had a big impact on the weekend, scoring six goals.

Colton Fletcher, a freshman forward on the men’s hockey team traveled 4,226.2 miles from his hometown of Wasilla, Alaska to play for the Lakers. Fletcher is used to traveling long distances to play hockey as he played in Aberdeen, South Dakota, which is nearly 3,000 miles away from Wasilla, Alaska.

Field Hockey 3

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OPINION

THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Nov. 2, 2018

Oswego State Fun-sized Halloween candy not actually fun Trump lies Students: to American Smaller packaging bad for environment, less candy, less to eat voting matters people Alexander Gault-Plate Managing Editor aplate@oswegonian.com

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Luz Robles and Jocelyn Lyon Staff Writers opinion@oswegonian.com Students are often told that voting is both a right and a great privilege. It is true that there are many places in the world where not everyone gets to vote in a fair and free election of government officials. As citizens, we are very lucky to be able to participate in the democratic process. Oswego State students, it is time to make your voices heard this midterm election. If 32 votes can decide the 2017 local Oswego City Council election, as that margin did here, imagine what 8,000 students can do. Congress changes as we vote; think of all the changes that would happen if students worked together and voted in large numbers. The decision to vote can make a bigger impact than many students realize. It would be beneficial for us all to help elect the best government officials we can.

When asked why they do not vote, most students on campus will say that it is hard to find the necessary information to become an educated voter. When asked why they do not vote, most students on campus will often say that it is hard to find the necessary information to become an educated voter. They often feel confused about politics, like they are disconnected from crucial information about the candidates because of “fake news.” “I’m too distanced from the political realm.” Tom O’Halloran, a senior at Oswego State, said. “I feel like I’ve been so pushed away from it the last couple years that I don’t even know how to care about it anymore. It’s oddly artificial sometimes.” Luckily, Oswego State students have access to Vote Oswego’s completely nonpartisan website dedicated to helping students educate themselves about the political parties and the candidates. Voters have the internet at their fingertips and can be informed. For those of voters who are not aware, midterm elections are when citizens come out to elect a new Congress. Students will have the chance to decide which political party will gain control of the two chambers of Congress – the House of Representatives and the Senate – for the next two years. They will be deciding who will speak for themwhen legislation is being proposed, who controls government spending and who supervises the activities of the executive branch. People should flex their constitutional right this midterm election and accept theirresponsibility as a citizen to participate in creating a brighter future for all of us. Students voting by absentee ballot should make sure their absentee ballots are stamped and mailed before Nov. 5 - the last day ballots can be postmarked. For those who are planning to vote at the polls, make sure to go to the Board of Elections website in order to look up your polling locations (http://www.oswegocounty. com/boe). There is no excuse not to vote. Everyone should be encouraged to vote and educate themselves on the importance of getting their voices heard – how it affects them and why they should be staying involved. Also, do not forget to stay informed about other political races approaching at federal, state and local levels.

As Halloween season passes, many people will sort through either their trick-or-treating spoils or through the discounted bags of candy they purchase in stores across the country. Among those various chocolates and other sweets, almost assuredly, will be so-called “fun-sized” treats. These smaller versions of popular candies are made for trick-or-treating. With their lower costs and their smaller form-factor, they fit into plastic pumpkins and pillowcases with room to spare. However, the name “funsized” is not only a misnomer; it is a drastic misrepresentation. Smaller versions of candies are fine. As stated, they work perfectly for Halloween, help lower the cost of candy for those who are willing to hand out these treats on the holiday and ensure that children do not eat massive amounts of sugary sweets in the days following All Hallows Eve. The individual wrapping and small size also help parents by allowing them to check and ensure the candies are still sealed, in the age of constant fear over people putting harmful materials in Halloween candies given to children, even though there have been very few reports of this actually happening. However, to call these small candies “fun-sized” is a blatant lie. In what world is less candy somehow more fun? To call them miniatures is fine, as Reese’s does, or simply smaller versions of the larger candy, as KitKat has done with

some versions of its product. These smaller versions of candy, rebranded or unbranded without the “fun-size” name, are still problematic, though. The individual packaging, often double-bagged in crinkly plastic, is highly wasteful. Their necessity for Halloween helps balance out the un-environmental aspects, but miniature, individually wrapped candies should be reserved for that special circumstance. The positives of individually wrapped candies disappear when Halloween passes because, honestly, how many KitKats would people share out of that 10-serving bag, really? More often, people simply unwrap a few pieces at a time, which does help limit binge consumption, but at the end of the day, the same limitation on consumption could have been achieved through only eating half of a regularly sized bar. According to Greenmatters.com, an ecologically-focused news agen-

cy, individually wrapped candies are actually the most harmful aspect of the global chocolate industry because of the sheer amount of plastic that goes into their production. Milk chocolate is another harmful aspect of the global chocolate industry because of the need for cow’s milk to flavor the candy. Environmentalists the world over suggest that if one wishes to become a more environmentallyconscious chocolate consumer, they should stop purchasing individually wrapped, “fun size” candies and focus on small-batch, fair-trade, dark chocolate. The environmental costs are reduced by the removal of methane-producing cows, the potential for exploitation of laborers in chocolate-producing countries is negated by fair trade certification, and dark chocolate is far healthier to eat when compared to sugary milk chocolate.

Maria Pericozzi | The Oswegonian The wrappers on candy , especially Reese’s Cups, is extremely ineffective and not environmentally friendly.

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College not endgame for all students Undocumented students limited on level of education they receive Stephany Rodriguez Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com Change is a continuous factor throughout life. The transition from childhood to adolescence to adulthood is inevitable. People spend their entire lives searching for their purpose but somehow are expected to know what it is in high school. What is after graduation? Where are they going? What is the next step? First-generation, undocumented and low-income students face many challenges in their transition out of high school. These challenges can revolve around lack of vision or family support, guilt, financial burdens and culture shock. However, these obstacles can be conquered with guidance, knowledge on post-secondary options, utilization of resources and proactivity. First-generation students are characterized as individuals who are the first in their family to pursue a bachelor’s degree education. Some of these students’ parents paused their own education in elementary school, high school or college or just never went at all. First-generation students can have a difficult time during the college application process due to lack of knowledge in the matriculation steps. Many parents are hesitant with giving out their personal information, such as social security numbers and taxes, not knowing that this is part of the process. First-generation students can feel guilt from their decision to go away for college, as the responsibility to contribute to the family income and household tasks does not go away. There is also a culture shock that may be experienced from being in a completely new environment where things are very unfamiliar.

Photo from Pixabay Not all students plan on enrolling in college, but a lack of financial aid should not be the deciding factor.

Many undocumented students find out about their immigration status through the college application process. This is a major roadblock because students become ineligible to receive federal student aid. This is very discouraging and may limit the option of going away for college or attending at all. Getting an education is expensive, and not all states allow undocumented students to pay in state tuition. However, New York is one of the only states that allows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition. Though scholarships are available, the application process is rigorous. If students are not comfortable reaching out for help, and their parents are not financially prepared to pay for a full course load, the option becomes to pay for a few classes at a time, save money and work. Schools are prohibited from sharing their records to the government, and there is no federal law that prevents undocumented students from applying to college. However, there are high school students and they are not thinking about the logistics. The “American Dream” has influ-

enced values unconsciously through actions and traditions. While growing up, all adolescents know is school. After elementary is middle school, high school and then college, or so they say. What if college is not what a student wants to do? There are more options, including the military, job training programs, technical school, apprenticeship, starting a business or volunteering. Students should consider a gap year or semester if unsure of their next steps and focus on building a resume. College is a wonderful place for students to continue to develop themselves. However, students’ legacies begin with them following their passions in their journeys. The most important part of life after high school is following their vision and figuring out what that is. Utilize resources, talk to parents, write out thoughts and figure out what the best path is. Most importantly, students have the opportunity to be an active participant in their future and maximize all experiences. Time is continuous, just like change, so be the driver, not the passenger.

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Francesca Miesner Opinion Editor fmiesner@oswegonian.com In the past few weeks, celebrities, such as Caitlyn Jenner and Kanye West, have begun to realize that Trump is not the president he promised he would be. Preelection, Jenner chose to openly support Trump, which was rather soon after she came out about her gender identity. Many Democrats were surprised, as LGBTQ+ rights are normally something that Republicans do not support. However, Trump assured Jenner and his other LGBTQ+ supporters that he would be an inclusive president and would fight for them at every turn. What made this declaration particularly appalling was that almost every person attending Trump’s rally cheered at him openly supporting these rights. This is out of character for Trump’s supporters, as they usually are not focused on social rights in this country. Nonetheless, they all cheered, implying they agreed with this idea that LGBTQ+ people were equal. However, recently, Trump announced to the country that he and Mike Pence are working their hardest to make sure that trans individuals would not be allowed to express themselves as they please. The same supporters who were praising his LGBTQ+ support now are calling liberals “snowflakes” for thinking trans people should have the right to identify as they chose.

Jenner denounced Trump, saying he is a traitor and she feels like a fool for supporting him.

Soon after this, Jenner denounced Trump, saying he is a traitor and that she feels like a fool for supporting him. Democrats can laugh at her all they want, but the issue is the level of manipulation he has over people. It can only be assumed Jenner and Trump spoke face to face before she said that she would be supporting him for president. Because of this, something he said must have convinced her that he is, in fact, in her corner. As any American who owned a television in the mid-2000s knows, Trump is a businessman. That, of course, implies he knows how to make deals and convince people to take his side. To put it simply, he lied, and Jenner ate it up. Whether it be because she is ignorant or that he is a professional liar does not really matter. Trump is full of hate, and the sooner his supporters accept that, the sooner they can understand his intentions. In August 2017, in response to a white nationalist protest, Trump claimed there were good people on both sides. This is appalling, as these so called “very fine people” were flying flags with swastikas on them. The Nazi party did not die with Germany, as this most recent mass shooting in a Pittsburg synagogue proved. Jewish people, in the U.S. in 2018, are being shot and killed for being Jewish. Among the victims of the terrorist attack was a Holocaust survivor. Imagine surviving one of the worst events in human history only to be shot and killed for the same reason, then have the president of the nation it happened in refuse to denounce Nazis for political gain.

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As the spooky season comes to a close, it is truly disturbing to see the cultural appropriation and disrespect that is still evident even in 2018. Halloween is a time for fun and creativity, a chance to dress up as your favorite characters or items and have a good time with friends. Yet, year after year, we continue to see people drastically cross the line between festive fun and costumes that are blatantly racist, misogynistic and insensitive. Popular costumes are based upon caricatures of cultures that use gimmicks and stereotypes to generalize an entire group of people. Blackface is a well-known and widely understood unacceptable form of cultural appropriation. Yet, what is the difference between Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 that makes people think it is OK to draw on what are often false stereotypes of

cultures all in hopes of winning the “best costume contest”? In a national climate that is already slanted in favor of particular groups, reinforcing negative and misconceived notions about regions, religions and groups of people only deteriorates our national tolerance and sensibility even further. Cultures are attacked during Halloween, but different characters are sexualized, too. Yandy.com has run into numerous issues from its costumes, many of which have been deemed culturally insensitive. One in particular, called “sexy convict,” was ridiculed for being interpreted as trivializing the prison system, according to Insider.com. Yandy ran into another issue with its “upside-down honey costume,” which is a clearly sexualized depiction of Eleven, one of the main characters from the popular Netflix

series “Stranger Things.” Eleven is a 12-year-old girl on the show, and the sexualizing of her character through this particular costume caused an uproar of controversy on the issue of sexualizing children. This is not to say that you cannot dress up and have fun on Halloween. That sort of fun should not be had at the expense of stereotyping a group of people. There are plenty of costumes you can make without being disrespectful or derogatory. Halloween is not an excuse to be insensitive or sexualize a group of people because Oct. 31 is a “free pass” to dress differently than normal. So, next time you think about dressing up as the “sexy Native American princess,” consider being a little more creative and thinking about how your choices may make others feel.

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Discounts not worth abuse of retail workers

Black Friday represents everything that Thanksgiving does not

It has been nearly 10 weeks since I have been back home on Long Island, and I will have to wait another three until I see my family again for Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a day to spend time with family, friends and other loved ones. Until recently, it was one of my favorite holidays. The food, the family and the football made the day very special. In the past few years, however, American consumerism has overtaken the day that should be filled with giving back and reminding ourselves how lucky we are to be surrounded by the people we care about. It is ironic that the day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, is the complete juxtaposition of what Thanksgiving is all about. We go from being thankful for everything we have to, often literally, killing each other at shopping malls and other retail locations. More recently, our patience has dwindled to the point that people run to stores just

Matt Watling Asst. Sports Editor mwatling@oswegonian.com minutes after their Thanksgiving feast is over. In reality, these purchases are hardly for our families, but rather, for ourselves. People use the sales as an excuse to splurge on luxury goods like that brand-new smart TV or new gaming console. Aside from the fact that Black Friday shopping is wrong and against everything the holiday stands for, it ruins the day for the millions of retail workers who cannot spend Thanksgiving the right way with family. On Thanksgiving day, stores

open as early as 6 p.m. In my house, we do not even start eating at 6 p.m. So, some employees are not even able to attend their Thanksgiving dinner. Despite seeing some family for the first time in months, many workers have to leave early in order to serve the consumers that are hungry for something else: a bargain. While I do not agree with Black Thursday shopping, I understand it. People enjoy spending money, and this may be the only time of year they can afford the TV that is 25 percent off. I do believe, however, that there is an excellent alternative. Retailers across the nation should use Black Friday as an additional online shopping day, similar to Cyber Monday. It is a win-win scenario, as retail workers do not need to work until 2 a.m., and people still get their goods. Arguably, it is even better for the consumer who does not need to get off the couch after stuffing his or her face with turkey but can still save some money.

Essays useful to punish children, educate them Spanking not abusive, also not best way to teach children Samantha Flavell Editor-in-Chief sflavell@oswegonian.com Spanking is not the same as child abuse, but just because you should not be arrested for spanking your child does not make it an effective parenting tool. In 2016, Elizabeth Gershoff, a professor of human development and family sciences at the University of Texas at Austin, conducted a metaanalysis of 50 years of research on spanking that encompassed approximately 160,000 children. Gershoff found that the findings consistently turned out negative. Parents should not need a reThe independent student newspaper of Oswego State since 1935 search study to tell them that spanking their child is not an effective form of discipline. Violence begets violence, and while spanking is not We want your thoughts on our coverage, campus and local issues, or anything intended to harm the child but act as a negative reinforcement, there are regarding the Oswego State community. better ways to go about this.

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The point of discipline is to teach the child. Rather than learning why the behavior is bad, the child is learning simply not to do it without knowing why they are not allowed to. Choosing not to steal just because people know they will be punished for it is not why they should not steal. It is more important for the child to be raised to do the right thing because they morally know the difference between right and wrong and can think through decisions on their own. Spanking is just like Pavlov’s theory; the child may develop a conditioned behavior, but they do not learn anything from that. It is far more useful for parents to utilize the “1,000-word essay punishment.” Movies from the ’90s may joke about them and have every character in detention have to write one, but as far as punishments go, this is the most useful. It requires the child to sit down, think and process what it is they did and why it was wrong.

It also assists the child in developing writing skills, which are something they will need to use for the rest of their life. While this will not work for young students who do not have the skills yet to write, it is a useful discipline tool for older children. Until children are old enough to write, a time-out without toys does the same thing, allowing the child time to reflect on what they did and understand why it was wrong. In a world where too often people act without thinking or do things without knowing why or to what avail, it is even more important to instill in our children the importance of reflection and improvement. Smacking their bum will not teach them a lesson any deeper than “I did this one thing and got hit for it.” If parents can teach their children to think about their actions and improve upon them, the parents teach them a lesson far more important.

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‘Mid90s’ proves Jonah Hill may be next Spielberg Hill directs young talent in unique coming-of-age story set in ’90s

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Image from A24 via YouTube Ray (Na-Kel Smith), F*** Sh*t (Olan Prenatt), Ruben (Gio Galicia), Fourth Grade (Ryder McLaughlin) and Stevie, (Sunny Suljic) aka Sunburn, make up the cast of the year in Jonah Hill’s ‘Mid90s.’

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In a year filled with more directorial debuts than people currently enrolled in Oswego’s film program, needless to say there are going to be some interesting choices made. Previously mentioned examples include “Sorry to Bother You,” “Thoroughbreds,” “Hereditary,” “Tag,” “Eighth Grade” and many more. There is one, however, that finally stood out among the rest. Despite still suffering from a few of the problems that afflicted many films this year, one stands out amongst an entire year of mediocrity as one of the most raw, passionate and heart-filled experiences of the year. That film is “Mid90s.” Directed by Jonah Hill (“Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot”), “Mid90s” tells the story of Stevie (Sunny Suljic, “The Killing of a Sacred Deer”), one of the coolest kids alive in 1995. He lives with his unattentive single mother Dabney (Katherine Waterston, “Logan Lucky”) and his abusive, insecure gangster-wannabe older brother Ian (Lucas Hedges, “Three Billboards outside Ebb-

ing, Missouri”). Wanting to get away from this life, he walks into a skate shop one day and befriends the residents that hang out there regularly. Comprised of instantly memorable characters: Ray (NaKel Smith), F*** Sh*t (Olan Prenatt), Fourth Grade (Ryder McLaughlin) and Ruben (Gio Galicia). It is through his interactions with this crew of young skaters that Stevie finds his identity in one of the most unique additions to the resurgence of young adult/ teen coming-of-age movies. Hill, despite being a firsttimer, directs this film like a pro. The camera work and set design are out of this world, constantly keeping a fresh, consistent tone that feels real and lived in. This film is most likely going to be compared to Harmony Korine’s “Kids,” which is ironic, considering Korine has a blink-or-youwill-miss-it cameo in the film. Rather than just be a simple skater film, “Mid90s” is more so about the lifestyle these characters live than being focused on skating. The film is not about them competing for a skating contest or trying to escape from their harsh upbringings. Rather, it focuses on their lifestyle and how that influences each of

them. Hill’s writing style is also a massive factor here, as the dialogue feels lived-in and raw. It generates some of the most authentic and instantly memorable lines of the entire year, specifically from the character of F*** Sh*t, who is going to become an icon in the years to come. Despite F*** Sh*t having all the one-liners, the heart of the film is without a shadow of a doubt Smith as Ray. The de facto leader of the group, Ray is the one who lets Stevie into their world and sees himself as a mentor of all the kids and their problems however, just like them, he also has his fair share of tragedy pushing him, more than any of them, to try and get out of his surroundings by going pro. Smith’s delivery of his lines is so subtle it is snake-like; it creeps up on viewers and leaves them speechless when the other shoe drops to reveal his backstory. In addition, Lucas Hedges knocks it out of the park with yet another killer performance, completely transcending his previous three performances to deliver one of the most terrifying yet tragic characters put to screen this year. Despite a killer cast of supporting players, the star of the

movie is Suljic as Steve, or Sunburn, as he comes to be known later on, in quite possibly the best pre-teen performance since Max Records in “Where the Wild Things are.” For a main character of very few words, Suljic manages to translate the inner pain and aspiration that Stevie feels to the big screen with flawless ease. In addition, the movie even goes so far as to make the audiences feel nostalgic for the ’90s, which, in hindsight, may date it, but that is unlikely because of how authentic an atmosphere it generates. If anything, the nostalgia helps even more. Overall, this film, several months later, still easily holds up as the best film of the year. What this film lacks in large grandiose storytelling, crammed-in societal messages/metaphors and massive CG effects, it makes up for with amazing characters, heartbreaking realism and nostalgia for a much simpler time period, when people could just go out, skate and have fun with their friends. Hill has officially become the Jordan Peele (“Get Out”) of 2018, and he has more than earned his status as the #goat. “Mid90s” is a movie that needs to be seen by everyone.

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On Oct. 11, Disney released its first official teaser trailer for the upcoming “Aladdin” live-action remake, and, as most teasers do, it does not reveal much about how the film will turn out. In the past few years, Disney has had a field day turning its animated classics into live-action remakes to make a bunch of money. It pulled it off with “Beauty and the Beast” (2017), and many said “The Jungle Book” (2016) was better than its predecessor. The question is, how will “Aladdin” fair when it is released in May 2019? The teaser trailer opens with a breathtaking view of the city of Agrabah at the edge of dozens of sand dunes with a parrot – presumably Iago – flying overhead. The audience hears the familiar voice of the Cave of Wonders (sounding almost exactly like the original) talking about the “diamond in the rough.” It concludes with a shot of Aladdin approaching the lamp on the tallest rock, and that is pretty much it.

It is far too early to go declaring “Aladdin” (2019) a must-see. Like all of Disney’s remakes, it comes with its fair share of controversy. British actress Naomi Scott (“Power Rangers”) is going to play the Arabian princess Jasmine, and that is reason enough for some outcry. Pixar learned with “Coco” in 2017 that making a movie culturally appropriate means as many actors from that heritage as possible. So why is it so hard for Disney, the head honcho, to

get that? There was also a scandal over Disney’s reshooting after being displeased with the first draft of footage from London, which featured white extras doing a terrible job of pulling off dark makeup to appear Arabic. That should never have been considered in the first place, but at least the movie will have culturally appropriate extras now, right? On the bright side, Disney did cast Mena Massoud (“Let’s Rap”),

an Egyptian-born actor, to play the titular Aladdin. And, though no one – absolutely no one – can ever truly replace the late, great Robin Williams as the original Genie, Will Smith (“Bright”) is one of the best picks as a second choice. Disney will have to take what it learned from “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Jungle Book” to pull off a masterpiece. No one is going to be completely happy with this movie because plenty will get too caught

Image from Walt Disney Studios via YouTube Mena Massoud will portray the titular Aladdin in Disney and Guy Ritchie’s upcoming live-action adaptation of “Aladdin.”

up in their nostalgia to even give it a chance. However, to convince the rest of the viewers it is worth their time (and, more importantly, their money), it will have to keep the spirit of the animated movie while providing a new, well-thought-out spin on the classic tale. This means the songs should be whittled down to the best two or three, like in “The Jungle Book,” but should not have an awkward singing session with no instrumental accompaniment like with Christopher Walken’s take on “I Want to Be Like You.” Adding songs can be a gamble, but if additions are anything like “Evermore” from “Beauty and the Beast,” perhaps Disney can get away with it. But most importantly, this cannot be shot-for-shot the same as the original. Sure, “Beauty and the Beast” raked in tons of money, but for the sake of the audience, “Aladdin” should be different and entertaining for almost everyone – regardless of whether they have seen the original. All in all, Disney is facing no shortage of pressure to get “Aladdin” right. The teaser trailer is captivating, beautiful and mysterious. Let us hope the film lives up to the hype.

‘Jack Ryan’ returns to Amazon with more action thrills

Image from Amazon Prime Video via YouTube John Krasinski is the fifth actor to portray the character of Jack Ryan in Amazon’s new original series of the same name.

Joe Wieder Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan is a well-known character to fans of spy movies and Harrison Ford (“Blade Runner 2049”), and with Amazon Prime’s new show about this beloved character, one can watch Jim Halp-

ert from “The Office” smash heads to protect America. To start off, let us talk about the good stuff. John Krasinski (“A Quiet Place”) plays the famous CIA analyst, with costars Wendell Pierce (“Confirmation”) as James Greer, Jack’s mysterious boss; Abbie Cornish (“Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri”) as Cathy Mueller, a scientist who falls in love with Jack; and Ali Suli-

man (“The Looming Tower”) as Suleiman, the anti-American extremist whom Jack must outsmart and out-gun if he has any chance of saving America. One thing that must be said about this show is how fantastic the acting was. Every character feels authentic, but the best acting was the backand-forth between Krasinski and Suliman, who both showed how truly capable they are as

actors. The action is fantastic as well. It is extremely well coordinated and packs a powerful punch, though one is never made to worry about the main character’s safety. So many of the supporting characters are fantastic that, when their lives are threatened, one feels genuine concern for them. The soundtrack is also pretty forgettable, but then again, one does not watch Jack Ryan for the musical numbers. The story for most of the show is fantastic, as audiences watch Ryan slowly uncover this massive plot of Suleiman’s that spans continents. He travels from dry and arid Yemen to the snow-covered Alps, facing many threats along the way and all the while battling Suleiman and his men, both physically and mentally. Even the romantic subplot is very well written and develops two interesting characters that will make viewers hope they end up together. This is where it turns bad

because, after this great buildup, after this suspenseful game of cat and mouse between these two very well-written and well-acted characters, the story seems to fall flat. Without spoiling too much, the climax takes these two characters and has one chase the other for a bit through one of the most overused, boring locations in any action movie, which is really disappointing. Even though the climax seemed lacking and generally disappointing, this would still be a recommendation to someone without anything to watch, particularly someone who likes mental and physical warfare that go hand in hand. But if one does not have Amazon Prime, then it is not really worth it. For those who like spy thrillers then this show comes highly recommended, but those for whom the world of global politics and a loose understanding of the Geneva convention is not to their taste, maybe try something different.

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Actual reason behind Netflix’s sudden slew of cancellations Joe Wieder Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com Netflix has become a household name in modern-day America. Similar to the way the DVD and VHS used to be, it has become the way everybody watches their movies and shows today. However, in recent years, Netflix has been growing into a new industry, producing a majority of its original content, including several critically acclaimed TV shows and movies. This is not news to anyone, as shows like “Stranger Things” and “Master of None” are as wellknown as the platform they are watched on. But anyone who has Netflix can attest that, once it started making its own shows, it made a lot of them, and not all necessarily to its benefit. Think back and try to remember “War Machine,” the Brad Pitt (“Deadpool 2”) movie Netflix made about the war on terror. If you do not remember it, that is not surprising. The moment it dropped, it sank, straight to the bottom of

Netflix’s extensive library, and there it rests to this day, as has happened with many of other Netflix’s originals. Now it appears as though Netflix is cleaning house; unsurprisingly, “House of Cards” will end in 2018, but with it is going “Love,” “Lady Dynamite,” “Disjointed,” “Everything Sucks!,” “Seven Seconds,” “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “American Vandal,” “Iron Fist” and “Luke Cage.” All of these except “House of Cards” and “Disjointed” were without scandal, and all except “Disjointed” had landed between 5 and 8.5 out of 10 with critic and audience ratings. So, why cancel these shows? In an interview for The Economist, when discussing Netflix’s competition with HBO and how HBO is spending $10 million on every episode of Game of Thrones, the CEO of Netflix, Reed Hasting asked “What does $20 million-an-hour television look like?” The implication of this is that Netflix is aiming at the new “Game of Thrones”shaped hole about to appear in the streaming media of today when

that show finally comes to a close. Shows like “Stranger Things” have shown what they can do with $8 million per episode and a good idea. Imagine what they might do with more than double that. Imagine something like “The Last Kingdom” or “Marco Polo,” but with enough funding and a clear concise vision and story to make it last for almost the same amount of time that “Game of Thrones” did,

if not more. One thing is for certain: there is a definite demand for expensive, one-hour dramatic episodic storytelling, and with the market swinging farther away from satellite and cable TV and closer to subscription services, this move toward something big by Netflix makes perfect sense. This market shift has already started, but now, every cable company and their mother wants a piece

of it. Netflix may be worried that it will become just another app, so to make sure that does not happen, it is looking to make a big splash. To do that, it needs a massive budget, bigger than anything they have produced so far. So, do not be surprised if even more Netflix originals go away in 2019 because it seems like it is getting ready to go all-in on one thing, which unfortunately may come with a price increase as well.

Image from Netflix via YouTube “Iron Fist” was the first show to go, followed by “Luke Cage,” another Marvel superhero show on Netflix.

‘Overwatch’ League team Boston Uprising faces controversy Francesca Miesner Opinion Editor fmiesner@oswegonian.com

While controversy after controversy plagues Hollywood, the world of professional videogaming is no better a place. The “Overwatch” League last season, which is the highest level of professional play, was comprised of 12 teams. Among these was the Boston Uprising. Before the start of the inaugural season, the Boston Uprising was expected to finish the season at 12th rank. This spot was reserved for the Shanghai Dragons, who did not win a single match all season. However, Boston was ranked in the middle throughout the first few stages. Controversy struck in the third week of stage three, when multiple Twitter accounts accused main DPS (damage per second) player Jonathan “Dreamkazper” Sanchez, age 21, of accepting explicit images of under-aged women, the youngest being 14. The Boston Uprising staff immediately terminated Sanchez from his contract. However, the team was finally looking like it was on the rise.

Fans felt devastated and betrayed about this. Since Sanchez was the star of the team at the time, Namjoo “Striker” Kwon and Stanislov “Mistakes” Danilov had to majorly step up their game. Immediately following his release, the team went on a 14-game win streak, the longest in the league’s short history. The season left the Boston Uprising much higher than the predicted 12 place; it finished in third overall. Just because the season is over does not mean that the troubles stopped for the small team. Popular YouTuber Michael “mykL” Padilla, who is notorious for learning information about teams and leaking it to the public, stated that a player on the Boston Uprising leaked some information on the horrible conditions that the players endured. According to Padilla, the Boston Uprising players were forced to share twobedroom apartments with three teammates in each room. They were not provided dining room tables to eat on, which was shown in a few videos that the players showed to fans. On the Discord servers owned by the players to communicate with their fans,

Image from Overwatch League via YouTube Boston Uprising found itself the subject of controversy at this year’s “Overwatch” League.

many of these facts were confirmed. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Fusion, another team, was living in a huge mansion with a swimming pool and a tree house. Along with this, Padilla claimed that, if a player wished to fly home, they were required to pay for their own airfare, which, again, does not sound too horrible. However, all of the other teams in the league are allowed to visit home regularly, and their airfare is paid for by the team. Perhaps most startling of all

is the treatment of Shin “Kalios” Woo-yeol. Woo-yeol was employed by the Boston Uprising as a substitute tank player on the team. One day, Woo-yeol was spectating while his team was scrimmaging against another team. Without prompting, Wooyeol was kicked from the match. The reason this happened was the manager of the Boston Uprising, Chris “Huk” Loranger, wanted to spectate the match, but all six slots were filled. Kalios, instead of being able to support his team,

chose to stream on his Twitch channel instead. The title of the stream was, essentially, “I’m playing Maple Story 2 because I got kicked from the scrims.” Following the match, Loranger scolded Woo-yeol for being unprofessional. Woo-yeol disagreed and asked, since he was not involved in the practices or in the scrimmages, if he could go home. Loranger denied his request and assured him that if he wanted to go home, he would not be welcomed back. Loranger confirmed the rumor about the apartment living but stated that the apartments were very nice and that he did not appreciate the slander. In addition, the former head coach Da-hee “Crusty” Park intentionally caused a divide between the English-first-language speakers and the Korean-first-language-speakers, which may have jump-started a lot of the issues with toxicity in the team, but this is still speculation. In the end, it does not matter how high-end the apartments are if grown men who are playing video games professionally on a million-dollar scale are forced to share bedrooms for months at a time.

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Disney to acquire Twentieth Century Fox in first half of 2019

Image from ABC News via YouTube Disney almost missed out on purchasing Twentieth Century Fox when Comcast engaged in a bidding war with the studio, causing Disney to pay more money.

Brandon Fallat Asst. Laker Review Edtior bfallat@oswegonian.com Over the past few weeks, Twentieth Century Fox has been quietly rearranging its release calendar, moving some of its high-profile projects almost a year back. This is most likely in light of the fast-approaching merger with Disney, which is expected to finalize as early as January 2019. One of these changes include “Dark Phoenix,” the latest installment of the “XMen” franchise. The film, which, along with Josh Boone’s “New Mutants,” will serve as Fox’s final “X-Men” film before merging with Disney and Marvel Studios, was pushed back from Feb. 14 to June 7. This announcement was made just two days after the first official trailer dropped online. Other films being pushed include “Alita: Battle Angel,” “Death of the Nile,” and “Ad Astra.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, if all goes according to schedule, Disney will fully acquire Fox within the first two quarters of 2019, and “Dark Phoenix” will be the first Fox film to be released under the Disney banner. Marvel will officially be given the “go-ahead” to

start using the remainder of its superhero characters in both films and other forms of entertainment, and for many fans is nothing short of a miracle and a dream come true. Back before Marvel was the biggest moneymaker in Hollywood, it was forced to sell the rights of their most popular characters, with SpiderMan going to Sony Entertainment and X-Men and Fantastic Four to Fox. Fast forward to today, however, and Marvel is now on top of the world with nearly 30 percent of the market share at the domestic box office, surpassing both Sony and Fox so much that it managed to negotiate a way to bring all of its beloved characters back under its umbrella. Disney is also acquiring several other Fox properties that are proven boxoffice successes. One of the biggest acquisitions is James Cameron’s “Avatar” series, the first film being the highest grossing film of all time. Another key franchise is the “Kingsman” series, which is currently planning both a sequel and prequel. Disney is perfectly capable of sustaining Fox as an entity, as last year, Disney only released eight films, while Fox released 14.

However, the question film fans should be asking is not “if” Disney can do it, but “should” they? As previously stated, Disney makes up approximately 30 percent of the market share at the domestic box office. Fox makes up around nine percent. With these studios combined, Disney will make up about 40 percent of the box office market share. This is

dangerously close to half of the box office, raising concerns as to whether Disney will become a monopolytype corporation, hogging a majority of the entertainment fans consume. Disney famously owns Marvel Studios and, if this upcoming merger does not blow apart, will soon own Fox and all of its film assets. Disney also owns Pixar Animation, Lucasfilm and, let us not for-

get, Disney animation. To put into context, Disney owns “The Avengers,” “Star Wars,” “Toy Story,” all the Disney princess movies, like “Frozen” or “Beauty and the Beast,” and now, add “XMen,” “Kingsman” and “Avatar” to that list. Basically, any major box-office hit is a Disney film, they have cornered the film market and film fans need to ask themselves whether they want just one studio making all these films. When different studios own different properties, there is competition, not just to get butts in the seats, but also to make films so great that viewers can have choices as to what content they want to watch knowing it will be great. It is one of the reasons why television is so successful with rich, interesting stories right now. But, with Warner Bros. being the only other studio making major superhero movies outside of Marvel, and Dreamworks and Illumination Studios being the only major animation studios to stand up to Disney, have fans lost that sense of competition? And if so, what did fans gain? The answer is simple: Wolverine vs. Hulk.

Image from ABC News via YouTube Disney CEO Bob Iger and Fox CEO Rupert Murdoch have both created empires of entertainment in their respective companies.

FRIDAY, Nov. 2, 2018

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Flashback Friday On Nov. 3, 1998, the film “Shakespeare in Love” premeired in New York. Directed by John Madden and starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes, the film won seven Academy Awards, including infamously beating out Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan” for Best Picture, and symbolized Miramax’s cinematic reign of the ’90s.

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2018-2019 Lakers Player Profiles

Captains with various paths to leadership

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‘It’s a brotherhood’

Preview of SUNYAC

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Lakers welcome nine freshmen to Oswego

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Travis Broughman (28) rips a shot on goal against Nazareth College in an exhibition game.

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With injuries ravaging portions of the Oswego State roster at the end of last season, the Lakers lacked the roster size and depth to replace key players like Kristoffer Brun and Cameron Berry. One recruiting class later, and it appears as if head coach Ed Gosek has resolved this problem by bringing in nine freshmen. Of the nine, two are defensemen, one is a goaltender, and the remaining six are forwards. The class is a diverse group of grinders, speedsters and players with great stickhandling. While they have had only three weeks of practice and two exhibition games at the collegiate level, this crew excelled in their respective junior hockey leagues. Despite success prior to college, Div. III hockey is a different type of game with different players, and with that, Gosek has one thing on his mind: consistency. “[Consistency] is a big indicator.,” Gosek said. “We don’t want to see just one good day. We want to see the consistency of all our players stringing together day in day out, and...that is probably what you are going to get and see in games. Some guys have shown us that and others are still working to find that consistency.” One player that seems to have found consistency early on is Travis Broughman, a hulking power forward out of the CCHL. In the exhibition games, Broughman played alongside Tanner Spink and Anthony Passero on a dynamic second line. Broughman scored three points with a goal and an assist coming against his former team, the Carleton Place Canadians. Broughman, specifically, was very noticeable given his style of play. He is a physical player who gets to the slot and other high traffic areas.

“He hangs onto the puck and drives the net hard,” Gosek said. “He stops at the net, finishes his checks. He’s not a perimeter guy. I am not saying he can’t make plays and be a playmaker, but he’s a guy that is involved in the action.” Not only is Broughman a good puck handler with a good shot in tight, but he also has a relentlessness to his game that coincides with Oswego State’s high-pressure style. “He’s in on the forecheck,” Gosek said. “He plays a physical style, competes hard [and] has tight gap in the defensive zone.” With Broughman leading the charge amongst the freshmen forwards, other recruits like Colton Fletcher made their presence felt beyond the stat sheet. The players of this class are not small finesse players, but rather big net front guys, something team captain Devin Campbell was looking for. “Up front, all those guys are pretty fast, big guys like Broughman,” Campbell said. “[They] go to the net and stuff like that. So, we tried to recruit to get a little more size, more guys that are net front guys because we were lacking that last year…[but] it’s not necessarily something we don’t have. It’s something you can never have enough of.” On the back end, the Lakers brought in Ryan Bunka and Tyler Antonucci, two offensive defensemen who are looking to provide the team with more scoring from the defense. The duo took risks in junior hockey by jumping up into the play, something they still plan to do in their collegiate careers. “I feel pretty comfortable taking risks. Whether it is a 50-50 puck, I want to be certain that I’m not [turning the puck over,]” Bunka said. “I want to make sure nothing offensively is bad defensively. I want to take care of my own zone first.”

Scoring was not common amongst the Lakers’ defense, as they only scored three goals as a unit last season. While the unit wants to add more production, their main focus is keeping pucks away from their goalie. “We have a saying: ‘You have to crawl before you can walk.’ You have got to learn to play defense first,” Campbell said. “For [Bunka and Antonucci], we’ve seen the offense from them, but they’re going to have to play defense as well.” While Antonucci was an electric player for the New Jersey Titans, he is still a solid player in his own end as the play-by-play announcer for the Titans, Anthony Di Paolo, said. “With any offensive defenseman, they’re poised to make some mistakes, but Tyler positionally never put himself in a bad position,” Di Paolo said. “For what he might have lacked in speed, he made up for [in his] intelligence and being positionally sound.” Although Antonucci did not play much in his first season as a Titan, he ended his career there as captain. There, he broke out as one of the brightest stars on the roster, so bright that some thought he should be on a Div. I team. “[He could have gone Div. I,] If Ryan Wheeler, [another defenseman from the Titans,] was able to go to UConn, I’m surprised he couldn’t go to a Div. I school like Sacred Heart,” Di Paolo said Regardless of talent level, the Lakers’ lineup will be hard to crack. Oswego State brings back seven defensemen and 15 forwards. Fortunately for Gosek and his players, the NCAA instituted a new rule in which a team can dress an extra forward or defenseman. With this in mind, Gosek can take an extra look at the freshmen or other faces if necessary. “As we learn more about some of the freshmen, it could be an opportunity to get a look at one of them, whether its a defenseman or a forward,” Gosek said. “[That may] depend on special teams scenarios… [a specialty player] winning faceoffs or an extra defenseman…depending on who we are playing.” Whether it is using a freshman like Bunka or Antonucci as a power play specialist or a veteran for the penalty kill, the freshmen on this roster have greater goals than ice time. “I just want to do what is best for the team this year,” Bunka said. “Whatever gets us wins and whatever gets us to the national championship.”

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The Oswego State Lakers Coaching Staff 2018-19 After a nearly perfect conference record at 13-2-1, the Lakers fizzled out in the SUNYAC semi-finals. Gosek will look to bring 16th season 306-91-27 record Oswego State back to the NCAA Div. III tournament with the help of 11 new faces. Despite Two-time SUNYAC Coach of the Year losing their last three games of the season, the Lakers finished the regular season in first 2007 National Coach of the Year place in the SUNYAC. After losing just three players to graduation, the Lakers are bringing 2007 NCAA Champion back most of their roster from last season.

Ed Gosek, Head Coach

Mark Digby

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Volunteer Assistant Coach

Ninth Season Brockport Graduate Former Asst. Coach, Brockport

Third Season Oswego Graduate Former Grad Asst., SUNY Cortland

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Captains’ experiences help team’s culture

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Devin Campbell will lead the 2018-19 Lakers after spending just over one year on the team.

Ben Grieco Sports Editor bgrieco@oswegonian.com There is a strong history of captains for the Oswego State men’s ice hockey team. Recent names like Mitch Herlihey, David Titanic and Chris Raguseo all come to mind. Even then, there are other captains that were named throughout the 1970s and 1980s that set the groundwork for Oswego State men’s ice hockey. Every year, head coach Ed Gosek makes sure to point out that the captaincy is not chosen based off of skill on the ice, nor is it a popularity contest. Gosek emphasizes the captains are chosen based off their leadership on and off the ice. The three captains all have had an interesting road to being named captain for the team. Devin Campbell was a transfer from Div. I Niagara University. Cameron Berry has played all four years with Oswego State. Josh Zizek, a junior, has been a strong scorer for the Lakers the past two seasons. “We can reach out to different guys that we can connect with a little more - Devin with the few transfers that we do have, me and Zizek with all of the freshmen that are coming in,” Berry said. The coaching staff selected Campbell as the captain for the 2018-2019 season. This is Campbell’s second full season with the Lakers after the transfer from Niagara University. Zizek and Berry were named

the assistant captains for the year. This is Berry’s second season in a row wearing ‘A’ on his jersey. Gosek said all three players play a complete game and are present in all three zones of the rink during the game. He also said they all have different personalities. “Any of them could have been captain. Devin, I think, in just a short period of time, showed us something, a little more toughness,” Gosek said. “He knows right from wrong. He knows how to hold guys accountable, if need be, in a pushy, forceful manner.” In his year and a half with the Lakers, Campbell has registered 12 points. He was also given the responsibility of being named an assistant captain last year. “He had to earn it. He came in here and did things the right way. He didn’t do it by talking. He didn’t come in here bragging about what he had done,” Gosek said. “He was happy to be here, worked extremely hard, showed that he was a good teammate and that he cared.” Before hitting the Marano Campus Center Ice Arena, and even before playing at the Dwyer Ice Arena at Niagara University, Campbell played with the Carleton Place Canadians in the CCHL from 2011-2015. During his final season, his was named an assistant captain by head coach Jason Clarke. Now coming full circle, after being given leadership roles for

his final seasons in both junior hockey and college hockey, Campbell said he was glad to see all his work paying off. “It’s pretty cool. It just shows that everything you’re doing is paying off, that you get the respect from your teammates, that you’re a hardworking guy,” Campbell said. “Both of them have been real pleasant surprises.” This season, Campbell said he is not instituting a ton of changes from when Herlihey was captain last season. Campbell said some of the things he learned from Herlihey were that a captain does not necessarily need to be vocal and that the captain should be one of the hardest working guys on the ice. The major difference for Campbell this season is roster size. Last season, Herlihey was the leader of 25 other players. Campbell has to take charge of 33 other players. “[What] Mitch didn’t have to deal with is the amount of bodies that we have here and worrying about the extra couple of guys. Mitch could be a little more lenient, maybe towards certain things,” Campbell said. “I have to be, I guess, a little more harder on guys and on the group to make sure not anything slips by because it is such a big group.” For players like Berry and Zizek, their worth ethic was noticed by Gosek and the coaching staff. Berry, now a senior, has tallied 28 points in his career, 21 of which came last season. He said he has

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Berry (10) and Zizek (13) will wear the ‘A’s this year after succesful 2017 seasons. pride in being named part of the leadership two years in a row. “It’s one of those things where I know it doesn’t happen often,” Berry said. “I tried to be a leader on the team early on in my career, even with the bigger classes.” Zizek, as a junior, is now just looking to get experience by watching how Campbell and Berry handle different situations. Gosek said there is no guarantee that Zizek will be named captain

for next season, but Zizek said he is just trying to work hard and work for the responsibility. For the rest of this season, Gosek will look to his three captains to help lead the team to success after the first official game on Nov 2. “They’re an extension of the coaching staff. They represent us,” Gosek said. “We want what’s best for the team at the end of the day.”

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Projected finishes from SUNYAC.com

After a 18-6-2 season and finishing first in the SUNYAC for the regular season, Oswego State is looking for revenge. It lost to SUNY P o t s d a m a n d P l a t t s b u rg h State at the end of last season

2017-18 Season: 18-6-2

and then lost it in a major upset to SUNY Fredonia in the playoffs, just missing an at-large bid for the NCAAs. The Lakers brought back four of their top five scorers, including leading scorer Josh Zizek (13g, 18a, 31p). Oswego State also has its starting goaltender back, David Richer, who posted t h e b e s t G A A i n p ro g r a m

(13-2-1 vs. SUNYAC)

history, a 1.52. A big par t to this team now is the recruiting class it brought in. With a large freshman class, including a lot of offensive firepower, and a couple playmaking transfers, including Anthony Passero from Buffalo State, the team looks to build upon the success it had last season, fighting to return to the NCAAs.

Projected finish: 2nd

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SUNYAC Preview The College at Brockport finished last season on the outside of the SUNYAC playoffs. The Golden Eagles were plagued by an .892 save percentage by their goaltenders, which was an issue the team did not address in recruiting this off season. The ceiling of this team can be high if any of their goaltenders can take a massive step forward and perform consistently. This team is working with a core of freshmen and sophomores who will need to prove themselves and step into the role of star player that the Golden Eagles desperately need. With the loss of Aidan Verbeke and his 35 points, it is uncertain where the scoring is going to come from. Head coach Brian Dickinson will need to tap into the young talent on his roster or he will watch his team sink early into the conference schedule.

2017-18 Season: 11-13-1

(6-8-2 vs. SUNYAC)

Projected finish: 6th

The Red Dragons did not reach the SUNYAC playoffs last season. SUNY Cortland has not seen postseason play in over a decade. A big positive for the Red Dragons is three of their top five scorers are now sophomores. Michael Faliero led the team with 17 points. However, he also led the team in penalty minutes with 47, which is 15 minutes more than the next highest PIM total. SUNY Cortland also lost its goaltender, Drew Weigman, who played 24 games out of SUNY Cortland’s 26. The team also brought in a new assistant coach, Stephen Castriota, who is a former player for SUNYAC rival SUNY Fredonia. He graduated in 2015. The Red Dragons have six conference games away before the break, which could bring some intersting results for the season.

2017-18 Season: 10-13-2

(5-9-2 vs. SUNYAC)

Projected finish: 8th

After an excellent 2017-18 campaign, the Ice Knights bring back all but two roster players from their conference champion squad. Because of this, SUNY Geneseo ranks No. 5 in the USCHO.com Div. III Poll, the highest amongst the SUNYAC. The depth of this squad is incredible, as they bring back seven 20-point scorers, including Conlan Keenan, who scored 39 points and was named to the All-American third team points. The Ice Knights, also, bring back the best goaltender in franchise history, Devin McDonald. McDonald had the second best save percentage in SUNY Geneseo history last season stopping .927 percent of all shots.

2017-18 Season: 20-6-3

(10-3-3 vs. SUNYAC)

Projected finish: 1st

Following a losing record for the first time in at least nine seasons, Plattsburgh State will look to gain some ground on the SUNYAC after falling in the first round of the playoffs against SUNY Fredonia. One of its biggest wins came against Oswego State during the Lakers’ White Out Weekend, after a 1-0 win in Oswego. The Cardinals will also return their top scorer, Rich McCartney, who had 24 points last season. The most interesting aspect to the season will be who gains control of the crease, after Jimmy Poreda and Lawson Fenton pretty much split time last season.

2017-18 Season: 13-12-1

(7-8-1 vs. SUNYAC)

Projected finish: 3rd

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For the second straight season, the Bengals lost a top end goaltender when Ian Sylves graduated. The backup from last season, sophomore Connor Minch, played five games and recorded a 2.81 goals against average. Despite losing their leading scorer, Anthony Passero, to Oswego State, the Bengals will return eight of their top 10 scorers. Perhaps the most dynamic scorer is captain Vadim Vasjonkin. He scored nine goals his freshman year and appears as if he will lead the team in scoring this season. Defense may be an issue this season as they lost two steady defensemen in Marcus Michalski and Brody Power. The team brought back Michael Anthony Guerrera, who was second on the team in points with 26.

2017-18 Season: 17-7-3

(9-4-3 vs. SUNYAC)

Projected finish: 5th

SUNY Fredonia proved at the end of last season that it is not a team to be taken lightly. Led by SUNYAC Coach of the Year Jeff Meredith, the Blue Devils are returning plenty of the talent that they rode to the SUNYAC title game last season. A major storyline to watch is this team’s 9-3-3 record on home ice last season. It will be essential for this team to show it can steal games on the road like it did against Plattsburgh State and Oswego State in the SUNYAC playoffs last season. Anchored by a solid goaltending tandem of Eric Bogart and Anton Rosen that finished with a 2.95 GAA in conference games last year, the Blue Devils figure to be a factor in the SUNYAC playoffs at the end of this season.

2017-18 Season: 13-11-4

(7-8-1 vs. SUNYAC)

Projected finish: 4th

The Mustangs are projected to finish last in the SUNYAC by a decent margin as they received 10 fewer votes than SUNY Cortland. Morrisville State lost four seniors, one defenseman and three forwards who did not add much in to the stat sheet. The highest scoring senior was Jon Lauer. The defenseman scored only 10 points, which was tied for seventh on the team. Despite losing 16 games, they had a win 3-2 over No. 15 Salve Regina back on Nov. 24. The team’s leading scorer, C.J. Stubbs, will return as a senior and needs to build on his 24-point season if Morrisville State wants to make some noise.

2017-18 Season: 6-16-3

(3-13-0 vs. SUNYAC)

Projected finish: 9th

On paper, the Bears have a team that will be able to be in position to fight for a playoff spot. The Bears will need to lean on their veteran players to take advantage of their early schedule. Because the Bears lost leading scorer Dylan Vander Esch to graduation, there will need to be a conglomerate of players to make up for his absence. SUNY Potsdam has a history of keeping games close with a combination of high compete level and being involved in puck battles, but any success for the Bears will be dependent on if they can find any high-level scoring.

2017-18 Season: 10-11-5

(6-8-2 vs. SUNYAC)

Projected finish: 7th