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City divided on presidential election Students, residents split between candidates as election looms

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“The presidency is going to affect us. We are the change; we are the future.” Calvin Lopez’s statement echoes the feeling of Oswego State students who have begun voting for the presidential election, which takes place Nov. 8. Lopez, an Oswego State senior, is mailing an absentee ballot voting for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. “I just like her policies a lot better, like immigration and tax policies,” Lopez said. “I just feel like Donald Trump is ignorant.” Lopez said it is difficult to know what the outcome of the election will be although it is just days away. “The way how things have been going lately, it’s scary,” Lopez said. “Government always has a way to trick you.” Nury Moncada, a senior, said she also voted for Clinton when she mailed on her absentee ballot Nov. 2. Clinton aligns with more of her political views, Moncada said. “My family are immigrants,” Moncada said. “I’m a first generation American. I’m homosexual. I’m pro-choice.” Moncada said it is hard to get a feel for who will win the election since the polls have been so close. “There are a lot of swing states and you just never really know,” Moncada said. “Even in New York State, the demo-

Freshman Republican Congressman John Katko and Democratic challenger Colleen Deacon faced off in a debate last week, weeks from the results of the New York 24th Congressional District election. Katko and Deacon questioned each other’s records for an hour during the Time Warner Cable News broadcast on Oct. 25 at 7 p.m., which aired again on Tuesday. In the debate, they discussed issues

ranging from local to national including police reform, unrest in the Middle East, ISIS recruitment in the United States, energy policies, the Affordable Care Act, Planned Parenthood funding, opioid addiction, the dairy industry and their own experiences. Deacon previously served for six years as the top aid in Central New York for Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and is running for an elected office for the first time. When asked during the debate why voters should trust her in this congressional role, Deacon ensured her experience and reflected on the times that she has

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Taylor Woods | The Oswegonian A student drops her absentee ballot into the box at the Vote Oswego station set up Nov. 2 to make voting easier.

graphics for upstate and downstate are totally different. I just hope whoever wins can lead the country in a positive way.” Students on the other side feel passionately about voting for the Republican

nominee, Donald Trump. Clark Grabb is a senior who voted for Trump because of his republican views.

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Photo provided by colleendeacon.com | Photo provided by Wikimedia Colleen Deacon (left) and John Katko (right) are the democratic and republican nominees for congress, respectively.

University Police faces challenges SAVAC begins mental health first-aid training over busy Halloween weekend Student volunteers will be trained in handling mental issues Jonathan Ashline Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com

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Halloween seems to “bring out a little crazy in everyone,” Oswego State University Police Lt. Robert Vaccarelli said. A seven-year veteran of the force, Vaccarelli recalled that Halloween weekends are typically the most active time for University Police, followed by the first weekend of the semester in the fall and the day of Bridge Street Run. Vaccarelli said he believes this time of year seems to lend itself to increased “rowdiness” and an uptick in parties, which in turn leads to students drinking excessive amounts of alcohol. Despite the common perception of mischief on Halloween, a two-hour ridealong on Monday evening revealed almost no violations on campus. A couple

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visits to residence halls for students allegedly smoking marijuana and the odd traffic stop for excessive speed were the only activities for another officer, Kevin Ermann. However, even with the holiday atmosphere, Monday nights are normally pretty quiet on campus, Ermann said. Fridays and Saturdays are usually the busier nights for the department. Saturday, was particularly active, Vaccarelli recalled. He said officers they were going “call to call” until about 4 a.m. The most common violations were over the holiday weekend were “intox,” or intoxication, as a result of Halloween parties on campus or students returning to the halls still drunk from the bars downtown. When asked about any reports of suspicious costumes around campus,

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Taylor Woods Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com About 26 percent of Americans 18 and older live with a mental health disorder, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students, with as many as 1,100 committing suicide every year. Mental health disorders can have a large effect on a college student’s academic success. It impacts students mentally, emotionally and socially. “Mental health issues in the college student population, such as depression, anxiety and eating disorders, are associated with lower GPA and higher probability of dropping out of college,” according to Active Minds, an organization focused

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on mental health. Many people are not fully educated about mental health disorders due to the stigma around them. Oswego State’s Student Association Volunteer Ambulance Corporation

(SAVAC) is beginning training on how to deal with situations involving mental health. Stephanie Marquesano, founder of the Harris Project, agreed to deliver the

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Aaron Vanvorst, 26, was arrested at 9:48 p.m. on Oct. 18 for second degree aggravated harassment after the Oswego City Police Department determined he did transmit, via computer, a threat to cause physical injury to the victim. Vanvorst was released on an appearance ticket to Oswego City Court. Ricky Colon, 28, was arrested at 3:10 a.m. on Oct. 19 for third degree assault after striking a victim, causing physical injury. Steven Boemeke, 26, was arrested at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 21 for petit larceny after he stole $888.40 worth of cash and property from his employer.

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Fourth OzSpeaks focuses on political correctness Students dialogue on their perceptions of offensive comments Conor Halton Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com Oswego State held its fourth and final OzSpeaks presentation for the fall semester on Nov. 1 in the Marano Campus Center auditorium. Unpacking political correctness was the topic of the discussion and students were encouraged to share their opinions and experiences on the subject. According to the Merriam-Webster online edition, “politically correct” means “conforming to a belief that language and practices which could offend political sensibilities (as in matters of sex or race) should be eliminated.” Some Americans feel that political correctness is dangerous because it infringes on the First Amendment. Pew Research Center conducted a study in which they found 59 percent of Americans believe that people are too easily offended over the language others use. Before the OzSpeaks discussion began, Assistant Dean of Students Dan Roberts let everyone know that it would not be a debate, but everyone was welcome to voice their opinions and experiences without judgement. Roberts said the school came up with the idea to discuss political correctness after presidential republican nominee Ben Carson said, “political correctness is

The Agenda

Our weekly list of what to do in Oswego Global Awareness Conference, 4:30 p.m. on Friday in Hart Hall.

“Oz-We-Go Back” kick-off party, 4:30 p.m. on Friday in Hewitt Union Ballroom. Women’s Ice Hockey vs. Chatham, 7 p.m. on Friday in Marano Campus Center Arena.

Swimming and Diving vs. Clarkson, 1 p.m. on Saturday in Laker Hall, Laker Pool. Homecoming Tailgate, 5:30 p.m. on Saturday in Marano Campus Center food and activity court. Dalton Patterson | The Oswegonian Two Oswego State students focus on the topic of political correctness through spoken word poetry.

killing this country.” “It was something that I think permeated a lot of the conversation,” Roberts said. “It was an overriding theme politically over the summer that we

Dalton Patterson | The Oswegonian The political correctness OzSpeaks was the fourth in a series of sessions focusing on popular topics.

Student Association meets at 6 p.m. every Tuesday in Lanigan Hall Room 105. Meetings are open to the public.

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SA overturned their recent resolution sent to President Deborah Stanley to notify students of every on campus sexual assault. Every senator voted to overturn the resolution. Senators discussed the future plans of notifying the students. An idea to publish this information on the University Police website was discussed.

decided we should give people a chance to come and express their thoughts.” The event did not have a moderator to lead a discussion. Students and faculty were encouraged to come speak freely to the audience. There was a prolonged silence as the audience waited for the first speaker to step up to the microphone. “What’s been great about this OzSpeaks thing, is that we’ve been learning as we go and this has given us a great baseline understanding of that students want and the format they want it in,” Roberts said. “If we’d do this topic again we’d take this and do it in a more structured way to help inform as well as engage.” Most of the students talked about their experiences facing racism and their interpretation of what political correctness is. “I still don’t know about much about this topic,” Tamika Austin said. “I was raised in a household where I can say whatever I want but I had responsibility for the words that came out of my mouth. When people feel they have the First Amendment right taken away, that’s when they have to defend.”

The Writers O p e n F o ru m was a guest of the senate. The group requested $1,000 for different events throughout the school year. The money will be used for events such as Great Lake Review, collaboration events with career services and various competitions. The "Two and a Half the Price" bill was passed by general consensus. The bill

Concert: College Choir/State Singers, 3 p.m. on Sunday in Tyler Hall, Waterman Theatre.

Writer talk: Marcus Gardley, 3 p.m. on Monday in Marano Campus Center Auditorium, Room 132.

Election Night celebration, 5 p.m. on Tuesday in Marano Campus Center food and activity court.

French Forum, 3 p.m. on Wednesday in Marano Campus Center, Room 242. Movie: “Run Lola Run,” 7 p.m. on Wednesday in Marano Campus Center Auditorium, Room 132.

is giving funding to the club to host Skate for a Cause, which raises money. The club was granted $1,651.84 for their event held at the end of this semester. SUNY SA is being held next weekend. SUNY SA is a state wide conference with student repre s e n t a t i v e s f ro m e v e r y SUNY student government in New York State. SA President Emily Nassir and SA Vice President Dalton Bis-

son are attending on behalf of Oswego. SA Constitution has been officially updated and sent to all senators. When the campuswide email was sent out to studnets, 82.72 percent of students voted yes to amend the constitution. The outdated constitution was updated and changed multiple aspects, including the swear in dates, which will be the last senate meeting of the semester.

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Maria Pericozzi Asst. News Editor mpericozzi@oswegonian.com On Nov. 2, Rick Jacobs, an Oswego State alumnus, spoke to the Living Writers Series class in the Marano Campus Center Auditorium about his experiences as a film and TV producer. Jacobs gave a brief history of how he broke into the business of reality TV. He has lived in many places throughout the world, including London, Paris and Sweden. His latest show, “Tareq Taylor’s Nordic Cookery,” has been aired in 122 countries in North America, Europe, Africa and Australasia. After an opportunity granted Jacobs with a six-month visa to London, he said he did not stay in the United States for long after graduating from Oswego State. “I left America about four months after I graduated,” Jacobs said. “I went to London originally for six months and 16 years later I was still there.” After his time in London, Jacobs moved to Sweden to continue his career in film directing and stage production. “I took a job in Sweden,” Jacobs said. “Not knowing any Swedish and not know-

ing anybody, but I decided, ‘What the hell, I’m [going to] try’ and I went and I stayed there for seven years.” Jacobs recently moved back to the U.S. and is excited to be working on new things. “The start of my journey is starting again,” Jacobs said. In Sweden, Jacobs worked as a copywriter, stage director, stage producer and film director. As a theater director and playwright, he has also staged multiple productions in London theaters and throughout the United Kingdom. Jacobs told a “bubbe-meise,” or old wive’s tale about a new power couple or Antona and the story of Bove. Jacobs said the point he wanted the audience to take from the story is that each time a story is told, details are exaggerated. He used the example in the old wive’s tale he told, saying that the story could have been exaggerated to say that Bove slaughtered 35,000 people, because that would be more impressive to the listener. But in London at the time of this tale, only 5,000 people actually lived there. “[Bubbe-meise is] a story that could be true but there are elements in it that you think they stretch the truth a little, but you want to believe it is true,” Jacobs said. “This

kinda ties to how we watch TV these days. It could have happened, who knows for sure, but we want to believe.” Jacobs discussed the evolution of reality TV and how technology has changed our perception of TV. According to Jacobs, the internet was the end of censorship. “You can watch anything now,” Jacobs said. “The ‘70s and ‘80s started to really expand on swearing in cinemas and more sexual situations. Once the internet was started it became the wild west.” Sophomore Ryan Cobane attended the discussion as a guest to the class and said he was glad he was able to attend the talk. “Knowing that someone can uproot their life and leave the country with enough money to last two weeks and make it out on the other side is incredibly inspiring,” Cobane said. “It makes me want to do just that.” Senior Sarah Pasquarelli also attended the talk as part of the Living Writers Series class. “He was definitely cool,” Pasquarelli said. “He was really down to earth and his presentation was realistic. It seemed like we could actually be as successful as him. He was super inspiring.”

Alexandria Donato | The Oswegonian Though there were not many incidents on Oct. 31, the weekend prior to Halloween saw a spike in activity.

HALLOWEEN from COVER Vaccarelli responded, “You wanna know about clowns, don’t you?” The University Police say they have only had one report of a clown on campus and when their officers arrived on scene, they were unable to locate any individuals in clown attire. “It’s not a crime to wear a costume,” Vaccarelli said. As long as students are not following people or acting in a threatening manner, University Police rarely have issues with students dressing up. When University Police is not investigating reports of suspicious odors in the residence halls, the campus officers conduct walk-throughs of the

various buildings on campus, with particular attention to the student housing. These are less about patrolling a beat and more about being visible to the students. Vaccarelli said he likes to talk with students about sports or movies so that he is not seen simply as a uniform, but as a man with the same interests as students. “We’re not out to get anybody,” Vaccarelli said. “We do this job to help people.” Halloween crime rates vary from state to state. One report from the Huffington Post in 2015 showed a spike in crime across the nation on Halloween night. While that may be true in big cities, that trend does not seem to have reached Oswego. All things considered, this year’s Halloween seems to have passed without too many frights.

Haofeng Deng | The Oswegonian Rick Jacobs speaks to Oswego State students on Wednesday about stories, his experience after graduating from Oswego State and his travels abroad.

Oswego State agriculture lab earns national recognition, award for advances

College faculty, students receive commendation for work, economic growth in field of agriculture Halle Paz Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com

Dalton Patterson | The Oswegonian Oswego State students Kacy Baum (left) and Darryl Webber (right) work at the agriculture testing project.

Oswego State has become the first SUNY school to create a business on the agricultural industry. The agricultural testing project, created by Oswego State faculty and students, is a project to accurately test food such as grains, mainly for their quality. They have created two main locations for their business. The action takes place in the laboratory testing lab, in the Shineman Center. The other testing lab is located in the Oswego Port. The main purpose for this project was to provide New York with safe products. The plan is still expanding and

there are hopes of creating more beyond New York. The project started with Pamela Caraccioli, president of economic development at Oswego State and 17 students and has expanded to 26 students. The students learn to test the products taken from the port for their quality. They test the items to see how much protein or starch is in them and they have been successful in their endeavors so far. The port testing lab is day-to-day; therefore, the test is done more quickly. The test in the campus lab takes longer, but it provides the students to a high quality and accurate results. Anthony Contento, a faculty member at Oswego State, does the training. According to Contento, the training consists of a five-week course which ends in the spring

semester. A summer program is also provided to students. The five-week course is a test trial for the students, to see if they have an interest in the project and to see if they will be able to commit. The students involved are provided with compensation, as it is considered a job. The majority of students involved are biology and chemistry majors, but the program has been offered to business and accounting majors. Noah Oliver, a graduate student at Oswego State, is a business major who was involved with the project. Oliver was responsible for creating the business plan for the agricultural project as well as the students’ payroll. The project is self-funded, though it did receive a grant from the Cornwall Office for $250,000 and a $50,000 grant from Oswego State. They hope to become the first laboratory to be USDA certified. “This project has allowed negotiation to happen within farmers and industries since they now are able to know what materials are in these food products,” Oliver said. Ian Thompson, a senior majoring in biochemistry, was another student involved in this project. He worked closely with faculty members and students. He spoke about the series of experiments the students conducted. The students used equipment such as a Fossnir, which allowed them to identify how much of a certain material was in a project; an example would be starch. “The statistic for the food industry was that it needed to grow 70 percent by 2050,” Thompson said. “The food industry has to grow fast, which these members of this project understand, but they also understand that the safety of the people come first; which is a direct correlation to what the people are consuming.” The national award won by this project was one piece of the success the project has gained. The award was based on economic growth. During the ceremony, Oswego State was the only institution to have student presenters. The project proved to be important and prosperous.

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River's End Bookstore uses cash mob event to raise money, community awareness Oswego mayor: 'The bookstore is a staple...I think everyone's been there and it adds to our downtown community' Emily Shaben Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com In the bustle of the academic year at Oswego State, shops downtown are hoping for a rise in business as they open their doors to college students. Bill Reilly, owner of The River’s End Bookstore, is one of the small business owners excited about the fresh influx of students and the new energy they bring to the town every year. His connections with the Oswego State community have been beneficial and successful ever since he made the city of Oswego his home 25 years ago. Reilly, although not originally from the area, was drawn by Oswego’s lively night life and vibrant community. When he moved to Oswego, which he now calls his “adopted hometown,” he felt the desire to give back to the community that had been so welcoming to him. Reilly said opening The River’s

End Bookstore was the most gratifying thing he had ever done in business. “It has given me an understanding and appreciation of the truly hard work of running a small business,” Reilly said. His hard work did not go unnoticed. Oswego State’s literary citizenship class decided to reach out to their community, specifically the book loving side. Over the course of a few years, the class began hosting a cash mob, an event where the students advertise for large masses from both communities to come together to support one local business. Every year, the class hosts their cash mob at The River’s End Bookstore, believing the bookstore is part of their broader writing community. “The fact that the literary citizenship class had adopted the bookstore has simply been beyond our wildest dreams,” Reilly said. The class, aiming to go above and beyond, reached out to Oswego Mayor William Barlow and other small businesses

for help. “The bookstore is a staple in downtown,” Barlow said. “I think everyone’s been there and it adds to our downtown community.” Barlow said he thinks students need to experience downtown life in Oswego during the day, not just at night. “We need to find a reason to get college students to come down,” Barlow said. “And I think that’s the best first step, when you start doing cash mobs for small businesses we start to see just how valuable it is to have the SUNY community here.” The cash mob event will take place Nov. 16 at The River’s End Bookstore, located at 19 W. Bridge St. Reilly, along with the literary citizenship students led by professor Donna Steiner, encourages students and community members to participate. It is an opportunity to bring two communities together, something Reilly said he believes everyone will benefit from.

Criselda Mapoy | The Oswegonian The River's End Bookstore, located at 19 W. Bridge St., is seeking to attract students to the business.

Some students still undecided on voting pick SAVAC mental health training Vote Oswego encourages casting votes as presidential election nears diversely equips volunteers MENTAL HEALTH from COVER

Taylor Woods | The Oswegonian Vote Oswego hosted an all-day event Nov. 2 for students to mail in their absentee ballot. Free stamps were provided, along with activities to engage students and spread the word.

PRESIDENT from COVER “The republican values are not 100 percent lined up with who I am, but I would say that I have zero affiliation with the Democratic party,” Grabb said. “I like [Trump’s] immigration policy.” Grabb said he believes Trump’s economic policies will be more fruitful than Clinton’s plans. “From what I understand, recreating the middle class generally stimulates small business and small businesses are how the economy gets rolling and creates jobs,” Grabb said. “Frankly, as far as the minimum wage, it kind of corrects itself, I feel. I am only an economics major and I am not an economist but I feel like he talks about financial issues which is more in tune with me. For our situation globally, I feel like finance is more important than social issues.” Not all students are decided about who they will vote for next week. Nick Endras, a senior, said he is planning to research each candidate more thoroughly before he makes his decision. “I hope to decide either end of this week or beginning of next week, because obviously the election’s coming up very soon,” Endras said. Endras has ruled out voting for Trump and is leaning toward Clinton or Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Party candidate. “I’m just going to hope that the nation

doesn’t go with Trump,” Endras said. “It will impact the nation really bad, I think. He’s not a politician; he’s a business man. He has no right to be in office. The things he’s said about immigrants and Mexicans and women especially, it’s sickening.” Graduate student Reid Adler is voting for Green Party candidate Jill Stein because he said he disagrees with the two mainstream candidates. “I think I align most with Jill Stein and her policies, especially on education,” Adler said. “I think Hillary Clinton is a crook and Donald Trump is just a movie star TV host and I don’t believe in him being in office. Neither does the rest of the GOP.” Adler said the two-party system is flawed, which is why he is voting for a candidate that coincides more with his views rather than those of the major parties. “I think that is the thing that gets us stuck in this two-party system,” Adler said. “I am not going to decide between the two candidates. I am highly against the two-party system.” Vote Oswego had an all-day event Nov. 2 to help students finish filling out their absentee ballots and mail them in. The table in the Marano Campus Center provided free stamps, refreshments and a photo booth for students not registered to vote in in the city of Oswego. Andre Nichols, an Oswego State sophomore, is a staff member of Vote Oswego and said the campaign focuses on the importance of student participation in the

political process. “Vote Oswego is a non-partisan campaign,” Nichols said. “We’re excited to get students registered to vote. We don’t really care who you vote for; we just want you to get out there.” According to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, 45 percent of young people ages 18 to 29 voted in the 2012 presidential election. This number was down from 51 percent in 2008. Polls focused on this age group in the 2016 election have found that Clinton is more popular than Trump, though neither nominee is viewed positively. A TIME article published in July 2016 explained that 75 percent of millennials view Trump unfavorably, while 63 percent of millennial voters view Clinton unfavorably. The poll the TIME article referenced was conducted in 11 swing states during June and July. The poll found that in a four-way election with Trump, Clinton, Johnson and Stein, Clinton won with 43 percent. Trump received 24 percent of the votes in this poll, followed by Johnson with 15 percent and 7 percent for Stein. While Nichols mailed in his own absentee ballot Nov. 2, he said he appreciates the diversity of political views at Oswego State. “We want those at the top to hear what we have to say because we are such a large, diverse group of people,” Nichols said.

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eight-hour certification course Saturday. She has been all over New York giving out training sessions, but Saturday was her first group with mostly EMTs. SAVAC Assistant Director of Operations Jacob Zive worked with Katherine Wolfe-Lyga, the Director of the Counseling Services Center at the Mary Walker Health Center, to find a way to better help students on campus suffering from mental health disorders. “It was decided that YMHFA (Youth Mental Health First Aid) training offered to primarily SAVAC personnel and other various members from around the campus would be the best course of action in starting to improve our response to such scenarios,” Zive said. Zive said training is being implemented so SAVAC responders will equipped to deal

with a mental health crisis. “In coming weeks, Katherine WolfeLyga and I will be developing policies and procedures designed around what was taught to lay the framework for providing the highest quality of care for individuals suffering from a mental health emergency.” Zive said. Both Zive and Wolfe-Lyga said they are eager to work on developing these new procedures and that they have already seen positive outcomes from the unique training opportunity. YMHFA, is a five step action plan on how to help young individuals in crisis and non-crisis situations. It includes an eight-hour certification course to help create understanding of mental health disorders and COD. From the program, you will learn how to identify and take action when someone is in crisis, or not. They cover topics like depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis and substance use.

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Katko focuses on maintaining lead near election With 19-point lead, Republican incumbent questions opponent CONGRESS from COVER worked for the district and “rolled up her sleeves.” “I know how government works on all levels,” Deacon said. “I know the challenges we face but I also know the potential that we have here. As somebody who has faced a challenge and who has faced a struggle, I know what it is like for so many families. I want to be a voice at the table, where there hasn’t been a voice before. ” Katko was a former prosecutor who ran for the first time for a congressional seat two years ago during mid-term elections and won over Democrat incumbent Dan Maffei. When Katko was questioned about whether he would continue to stand out from the Republican Party and not crack under pressure from GOP leaders if the democrats increase their standing, as polls predict, he reminded the audience about his experience as a prosecutor and his term in the House of Representatives.

“I had to move my family out of my house,” Katko said. “I had to move my family out of Puerto Rico as a special prosecutor there and despite all that, I never wavered in doing what was right in prosecuting those cases. I never backed down. That is why it is easy for me to stand up to my party and tell them ‘no, this is how I am going to vote.’ I have done it repeatedly and that is why I am one of the most independent voices in Congress.” Throughout the debate, Katko called Deacon out on a number of issues, but ultimately brought her experience into question. “My opponent has been in politics pretty much most of her adult career,” Katko said. “ I have been involved with politics for two years and in those two years, I have done more than in the entire time that she was involved in politics on a local level.” Deacon defended herself and clarified the difference between their political opportunities. “I don’t know how he quantifies what he is even saying,” Deacon said. “I have had a lot of accomplished here and if he

wants to talk about legislation, I was never in congress, I was never a congressperson from this district, so for him to say I haven’t got anything done that is just completely false.” Despite disagreements about their accomplishments and experiences, the two candidates for the 24th district agreed on several issues, including the deployment of ground troops to Iraq only as a last resort and that Congress should equip all police officers with body cameras in response to the Black Lives Matter movement. New York’s 24th congressional district consists of all of Onondaga, Cayuga and Wayne counties and the western part of Oswego County, and includes the cities of Syracuse, Auburn, Fulton and Oswego. According to the most recent poll by Siena College Research Institute and Time Warner Cable, Katko is building a wide lead over Deacon by 19 points, 53-34. The congressional election takes place on Nov. 8.

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White twins dazzle as season begins

Julieann, Jacquelin start off season hot, scoring combined 5 points in 2 wins over non-conference opponents Samantha Longton Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com Fre s h me n t w i n s J a c q u e l i n a nd Julieann White started the season off strong with a combined four goals in the first two games of the season. Fro m R oya l O a k , M i c h i g a n , t he girls grew up watching their older brother play hockey and started to gain interest in the sport. “I would go to all of his practices and games,”Jacquelin White said. “I begged my dad to sign me up.” After picking up on the girls’ interest, their father finally got them into hockey at age seven. They have fallen in love with the ice and have been playing ever since. “ [ H o c k e y ] i s f u n a n d e x c i t i n g ,” Julieann White said. “It always keeps you on your toes.” Before becoming Lakers, both girls played on the HoneyBaked Hockey Club back in Michigan. There, they were given the chance to be noticed by recruiters and eventually get in

contact with Diane Dillon, head coach of the Lakers women’s ice hockey team. “We travel the country looking for players,” Dillon said. “Women’s hockey is really dominated by tournaments.” According to Dillon, she and the rest of the recruitment team saw the twins playing a few years ago at various tournaments and started to identify them as players that they wanted for the future. “We came to the campus and met the team and they were very welcoming,” Julieann White said. “I think that kind of sealed the deal.” After both being recruited, they decided to stick together and join the Lakers, along with eight other new players for the 2016-2017 season. “We never wanted to split u p ,” J a c q u e l i n W h i t e s a i d . “We’ve always wanted to play together and I couldn’t imagine playing against her on another team.” “We’re fortunate enough for them to commit to us,” Dillon said. “With a new team, there’s a lot of learning Haofeng Deng | The Oswegonian Jacquelin White (13) has tallied three goals thus far, earning her ECAC Women's West Rookie of the Week honors in her first two games as an Oswego State Laker.

curve and these guys have hit the ground running.” The twins both believe that the levels of athleticism is very different between playing for HoneyBaked and the Lakers. The practices are longer and the workouts have an increased intensity, but it all is seemingly worth it when they hit the ice on gameday.

We’re definitely competitive when we play against each other. It keeps things interesting on the ice.” -Jacquelin White freshman forward

Haofeng Deng | The Oswegonian Julieann White (28) previously played for the HoneyBaked Hockey Club with her sister along with teammate, Madison Byrne.

“I was a little ner vous at first but I transitioned well,” Jacquelin White said. “The team really helped and having them made the transition easier.” On the ice, the twins both show an incredible amount of talent when it comes to speed and communication.

“We motivate each other and compete with each other on the ice,” Julieann White said. The girls both show an interest in each others’ improvement when it comes to on-ice practices and games as well. “We’re definitely competitive when we play against each other,” Jacquelin White said. “It keeps things interesting on the ice.” Other than each other, the girls both agree that their biggest supporter is their father. “He’s always been there for every p r a c t i c e , g a m e a n d to u r n a m e n t ,” Jacquelin White said. “He’s always been there supporting us through hockey, school, and family,” Julieann White said. “He has always motivated us to do what we wanted a n d h e h a s j u s t a l w ay s b e e n m y biggest influence.” Both girls admitted that almost eve r y t h i ng t hey d o i n ho c key i s relatively the same, except for when it comes to warmups and game preparation. Jacquelin usually keeps to herself before a game. She likes to mentally

prepare through music and tries to relax as much as possible before she hits the ice. “I try to focus on the game rather t h a n t a l k i n g i n t h e l o c k e r r o o m ,” Jacquelin White said. Julieann, on the other hand, does not like to mentally prepare until warm ups in fear of psyching herself out before a game. “ I ph y s i c a l l y a nd me n t a l l y c a n’ t p re p a re b e f o re w a r m u p s ,” J u l i e a n n White said. “I don’t want to get too nervous and start to overthink things.” Both girls have shown an incredible amount of talent on the ice for it being so early in the season. They both attribute their success to their communication skills with their teammates. Jacquelin has even earned the ECAC West Rookie of the week honors for her noteworthy start to the season. “There’s so much adrenaline and so many turning points throughout the game,” Jacquelin White said. “You never know what’s going to happen on the ice.” According to Jacquelin and Julieann, they are going to continue to encourage each other to play strong to kick off their careers with the Lakers this season.

Freshman breaks 10-year record in 3rd meet

Women's club hockey provides opporRodriguez joins Lakers swim team after swimming in Olympic Trials tunity to continue playing competitively Stephen Bona Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com Oswego State men’s swimmer Daniel Rodriguez shattered a school record for the fastest 1,000-yard freestyle by over five seconds this past Saturday against Wells College, leading the Lakers to a victory. The freshman swimmer finished with a time of 9:54.07 and beat Jason Cotter record of 9:59.69. This was a record that was held for nearly ten years. “I wasn’t expecting it,” Rodriguez said. “A week ago I swam a 10:29 so as soon as I hit the wall I felt surprised with my time. You don’t get to break a school record every day.” Coach Michael Holman, now coaching his 10th year for Oswego State’s swim teams, echoed Rodriguez’s comments. “I wasn’t expecting it this early so that was a special thing,” Holman said. “We don’t get school records in the middle of the season very often.” Holman said that swimmers usually build on their endurance as the season goes on. This would suggest that there

is room for even more improvement on Rodriguez’s record time. Holman was mostly surprised by the splits of the race. He efficiently swam his first 500 yards in only 4:52 and nearly kept that pace going during the second half of the race. Rodriguez, who is from Madrid, Spain, has been swimming for nearly nine years but has not seen significant improvement until he switched swim teams a year ago. Since that time, he made it to Senior Nationals and Olympic Trials. After the Olympic Trials, Rodriguez took three weeks off and began to slowly start up his routine again. “I started swimming little by little, building myself up to 2,000 yards in Spain,” Rodriguez said. “Then I flew here and swam a little more trying to maintain my form.” Rodriguez, now an experienced competitive swimmer, has an extensive pre-meet workout ritual that helps prepare both his mind and his body for the race ahead. “Before races I always listen to music, usually Spanish rap,” he said.

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“Then I start stretching my arms and legs to warm up my muscles. Finally, right before the race I pour pool water on me so that I get a sense of how the water is going to be before I jump in.” The men’s swim team improved to 7-3 last year after a 5-5 season in 2014-2015. Still, there is even room for more improvement as the team placed sixth out of nine teams in the SUNYAC Championships. Holman sought to improve his practices this year to continue to improve his team. “We added in a pretty heavy kicking proponent,” Holman said. “We have a pretty rigid program that we instilled that I think is paying dividends so far and we’ll find out if that pays dividends towards the end of the year.” The men’s next meet is this Saturday against Clarkson University. Holman is excited because the meet is at home and the team tends to do better at home due to the excitement of the crowd. Rodriguez and his teammates hope to take advantage of their home meet by getting their second straight victory.

The Oswego State women’s club ice hockey team is off to a strong start, winning their first game against Syracuse University’s club ice hockey team 4-2 and going on to win their next two scrimmages. After losing six seniors to graduation at the end of last s eas on, the team brought in s ix new players, bringing their roster u p to a f u l l t e a m , s a i d S h a n no n M o r a n , t h e w o m e n’s c l u b i c e ho c key p re s i d e n t . A s p re s i d e n t , Moran is in charge of scheduling games and coordinating ice time. The team also has new coaches this year, Oswego State students Dillon Spall and John Lynch. Other leaders on the team are captains Taylor Scheuing, Jennifer Tardelli and Maddie Edwards. While there are a lot of new p l a y e r s o n t h e r o s t e r t h i s y e a r, all the players have had previous experience on the ice. “It’s not like people will come and not know how to play hockey,” Sarah Rousell, a sophomore on the team, said. “It's girls who have played in the past, so our team is relatively strong in that aspect.” Club sports at Oswego State offer students the opportunity to continue to play the sport they love at a competitive level without the intense time commitment of being on an NCAA athletic team. “I played [hockey] for a long time, since I was like 10,” Moran said. “I didn’t necessarily want to stop, but I didn’t want to make the

commitment to a Div. III team. It was a good way to meet a good group of friends and still stay active.” Rousell has been on the ice playing hockey consistently since she was 5 years old. “I felt like when I got to school, I would’ve been lost if I wasn’t doing something,” Rousell said. The team practices on the ice at the Marano Campus Center Ice Arena twice a week: Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 8:30 to 10 p.m. “It’s hard to wake up the next morning,” sophomore Skylar Senn said. The team plays one game every other weekend against other club ice hockey teams. Last year, the team was in a trial league with Colgate University, SUNY Cortland, S U NY G e n e s e o , t h e C ol l e g e a n d Brockport and RIT, but the league is having a difficult time getting organized this season. The team won the trial league’s championships last season. However, according to Moran, it is “up in the air” as to whether or not the league will be organized in time for Oswego State to defend their title. According to Moran, this year’s league consists tentatively of Oswego State, SUNY Cortland, SUNY Geneseo and the College at Brockport. “We’re pretty much just trying to set up a league with other teams,” Moran said. “But we play other schools who don’t want to be in the league too.” The women’s club ice hockey team has a game this Saturday

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Aramburu: 1 goal Ellis: 1 goal, 3 assist Ja. White: 1 goal Madrigal: 17 saves

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Neil: 3 goals Galati: 1 goal Botten: 2 assists Jacobson: 26 saves

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Forrest: 1 goal Pelkey: 1 goal Willis: 36 saves

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Powell: 2 goals Ford: 1 goal Magliocco: 35 saves

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Murawski: 8 kills Winklestine: 7 goals Moriarty: 12 digs Roessler: 12 kills Paulik: 12 kills Matedero: 14 digs

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ONE: No. 3 seed GEN: No. 4 seed SUNYAC Championship Final

The junior tallied five points over the weekend for the Oswego State women's ice hockey team. She had four helpers throughout the weekend, including scoring her first goal of the season last Saturday in a 6-2 win over the New England College Pilgrims. Ellis hopes to continue piling on the points as Oswego State inches closer and closer to games against conference opponents. The Lakers next game is Friday at the Marano Campus Center Ice Arena at 7 p.m.

In his third career meet as a Laker, the Madrid native broke the school record in the 1,000yard freestyle with a time of 9:54:07. The event was not even close as Rodriguez finished a full two minutes and 25 seconds ahead of everyone else. He beat the school record by a total of five seconds. He also finished first in the 200-yard backstroke with a time of 2:12.65. The freshman will look to continue breaking records as Oswego State hosts the Clarkson Golden Knights at 1 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.

The Oswego State men's cross country team placed fourth over the weekend at the SUNYAC Championships. Sophomore Dylan McCarthy helped the Lakers place in the top 5 by finishing in the top 10 with a time of 25:39:5. This was his personal best time in the 8K run. The next event will be the NCAA Regional meet which will be held in Glassboro, New Jersey on Nov. 12.

Senior Kenny Neil of the Oswego State men's ice hockey team started his senior season off on the right foot as he racked up five points including a hattrick in Oswego States' 6-3 win over Elmira college on Saturday. If Neil can continue to produce the way he did this last weekend the Lakers will find themselves battling at the end of the season for a SUNYAC title.

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Freshman Jacquelin White of the Oswego State women's ice hockey team started her Laker career in an impressive way. She tallied a total of three goals throughout the weekend including two against New England College. If this weekend was any indication of the future, it looks as if Oswego State has hit the jackpot with the recruitment of the White twins.

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Oneonta won the only meeting between the two teams this year.

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The sophomore from Webster, New York ended his second season for the Lakers emerging as one of the most reliable golfers for head coach Mike Howard. Marshall improved his wedge play over the summer and the results showed during the fall season. During both spring and fall seasons of his freshman year, Marshall cracked the top 10 just twice. He returned to Oswego with his game fine tuned and in the fall portion of their schedule he was able to register top 10 finishes in all five invitationals before the ECAC Mid-Atlantic Championship. There he finished 14th, just two strokes shy of grabbing another top-10 finish.

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Corrine Kimmelman Field Hockey

Kimmelman embraced her role as the shutdown defender the Oswego State field hockey team needed this year. She was strong in all areas coming off her All-SUNYAC First Team junior season. Oswego State got out to its best start since 1971 with a 6-0 start to the season this fall. The senior captain led the team in defensive saves (2) for the second straight year as a top defender in front of goalie Sarita Charap. Kimmelman registered a single assist all season, but her team lead in minutes of 1,022 helped push Oswego State to its closest SUNYAC playoff spot since 2009, in just the second season under head coach Brandi Lusk.

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Geyer's six goals on the year were good enough to rank her in a tie for fourth place in the SUNYAC in goals with SUNY Potsdam's Kaylen Van Wagner. Geyer's two assists on the year also placed her 10th for points overall in the conference. The junior recorded a hat trick in the team's win over SUNY New Paltz on Sept. 23 for Oswego State's first SUNYAC win of the season. Geyer was named the SUNYAC women's soccer Athlete of the Week for her game-winning and gametying goals against Alfred University and St. Lawrence University, respectively. Geyer now has 13 goals in her three years a Laker. That total is more than any current player on the Oswego State roster.

The Rochester native impressed in his freshman season under head coach Bob Friske. Koons scored in three of the of the four Laker wins this season. In his first game as a Laker he scored in the 44th minute to tie the game with SUNY Poly at one. He scored a season high two goals in a 2-0 win over Hamilton College just two games later. Koons came off the bench of the majority of the season, starting in just three games, but he led the team in points, with 8. His great lefty shot and 6'5", 215 lbs. frame will be a staple for the Lakers moving forward, with three more seasons as an Oswego State Laker ahead of him.

Harvey started in all 15 games for the Lakers tallying seven goals and two assists for a total of 16 points on the year. She was able to rebound from her unimpressive sophomore season, where she was held without a goal in the 14 games she appeared in. Harvey scored two game-winning goals in the 2016 season and led the team with 29 shots on goal. The Queensbury native scored the lone goal in the Lakers 2-1 overtime defeat to SUNY Oneonta that knocked them out of the SUNYAC playoff race in the final game of conference play. Her consistent offensive production played a large part in the Lakers' solid showing this season.

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Volleyball sent packing in first round after Hometown Heroes gives back to community prior to Laker hockey games straight-set defeat to SUNY New Paltz Jesse Mura-Pelkey Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com Prior to the start of the Oswego State men’s ice hockey game on Oct. 28, Oswego State honored two individuals who have continued to serve Oswego State for the better part of 50 years, John and Mary Jackson. Each participant has selflessly s e r ve d O s w e g o S t a t e’s c a m p u s community in one way or another for their entire professional life. Head Coach Ed Gosek, along with the professional staff of Oswego State’s athletic programs, believe that the Hometown Heroes recognition provides value not only to those who may not know those introduced, but a sense of pride to those recognized. “It started with military appreciation night, the idea of it being too bad that we just honor either one person or a group of people once a year,” Gosek said. “It led into it being nice to honor people who’ve done something either in our community or for our country.” Hometown Heroes recognizes that it is often those in our everyday lives who deserve the most recognition. It is with this that it provides unique access to students and staff by allowing them to vote directly online. “People can go onto our athletics website and there’s a link there to nominate a person and why,” Gosek said. “The athletic director, the sports information director, and our coaching staff then discuss the results.” Gosek believes that the impact Hometown Heroes has on the community is extensive and provides for a close-knit environment. “We’re a college, from President Stanley on down, that wants students that are involved with the community and giving back to the community,” Gosek said. “There’s always been a great relationship between the town and [college] and I think this is one further way of recognizing people in the college community and what they bring.” While Hometown Heroes continues to be viewed as a success in the early going, there is no doubt in Gosek’s mind that this continuous event will be around for a while. “We would like to keep it going, Gosek said. “It’s one way of honoring the people who have done so much for the community. Right now, there are so many that are deserving.” Hometown Heroes will work together with sponsors to recognize those making an impact in their

We’re a college, from President Stanley on down, that wants students that are involved with the community and giving back to the community. There’s always been a great relationship between the town and [college] and I think this is one further way of recognizing people in the college community and what they bring.” -Ed Gosek Oswego State men's ice hockey coach community, as well. “I should say also, for example, United Way night, that we would ask the United Way for some guidance

with someone that has helped their organization,” Gosek said. “Whether it’s ovarian cancer, asking my wife or others for those who have been instrumental for helping them. Depending on the group it is that night on a special event night, we would ask for their help. That way, it’s not always the people recommended on the website.” Serving as the first Hometown Hero in the series this season was alumnus Peter Sears. Whose skill and recognition display Sears’ value to the Oswego community. “Pete Sears is Mr. Hockey here in Oswego,” Gosek said. “Teaching at the high school, coaching at the high school, being an All-American at Oswego State, playing in the Olympics, he’s a role model in the community.” Coach Ed Gosek, along with the rest of the Oswego State community, support their endeavor of Hometown Heroes whose success is undeniable, providing for greater appreciation and respect amongst students, staff and civilians. Continuing this new tradition ensures a brighter future for Oswego State athletics and those who sacrifice for the community.

The No. 3 seeded SUNY New Paltz Hawks were able to defend homecourt and eliminate the No. 6 seeded Oswego State Lakers in straight sets on Tuesday night in the first round of the SUNYAC Championships. This marked the sixth match of the year the Lakers were defeated in straight sets and only the second time to a SUNYAC opponent. Oswego State, who was without Jess Long after she stepped away from the team, got out to an 11-9 lead in the first set only to see the Hawks go on a 6-1 run to take the lead and then cruise to a first-set victory, with libero Veronica Matedero ending the first set with an ace, her first of two

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on the night. SUNY New Paltz continued their mome nt u m i nto t he se c ond set . T he Hawks led 17-10 at one point and saw the Lakers get close with a score of 21-17. A timeout from SUNY New Paltz led the Hawks on a 4-1 run to close out the set and go up 2-0, putting the Lakers in a tough spot. The Lakers started off the third set on the right foot and were even with the Hawks at 10 apiece. That was the closest they would get to taking a lead since the beginning of the first set. Oswego State then dropped the final set by a score of 2520, ending its season with a 14-16 overall record and a first-round playoff exit.

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Dan Robertson Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com The 2016-2017 season for the Oswego State men’s wrestling team gets underway this weekend as the Lakers travel downstate to face Ithaca College. The last few years have been really tough for head coach Mike Howard’s squad, as the Lakers have not had more then three wins since the 20112012 season. Howard feels confident in his team’s ability to have a successful season with the majority of last year’s roster returning. A total of 18 kids will be back to wrestle for the Lakers. “Those guys now know what it takes to compete at this level,” Howard said. “They’ve made the adjustments in the offseason to improve and they feel that they are a step ahead of the game going into this season.” Part of the reason why Oswego State has not been successful in the past is because of the difficult schedule the team faces throughout the season. “We wrestle a tough schedule,” Howard said. “I’m sure we are going to run into ten or so top ranked teams dual meet wise we're going to see some tough competition, but we use that to gage where we're at and we want our guys peaking at the right time.” Qualifying their players for the NCAA tournament at the end of the season is any team's goal for their wrestlers. “We want to qualify guys for the NCAA tournament that’s our overall goal,” Howard said. “Once we get them in there we want them placing top eight in the country and we have guys on our team that have aspirations of winning a national title.” Some wrestlers the Lakers will rely on to have a good season on the mats are Sophomore Daniel Smith, junior Troy Seymour, and senior Sean Maloney. Smith did not take the offseason lightly as he was constantly preparing for his sophomore season. “I did a lot of lifting, running, wrestling and skill training,” Smith said. “I hope the hard work over the offseason will translate to during the regular season.” Smith also was very clear about his individual goals for the season and seems very focused on the task at hand in his second season with the Lakers.

“I want to be a regional champion and a national champion,” Smith said. The main focus for Seymour is to improve day by day and work towards the ultimate goal of being a national champion in his specific weight class, which is 165 pounds. “My ultimate goal for the season is to just get better everyday in practice and prepare for each meet,” Seymour said. “I ultimately want to be a national champion.” Being one of the older members on the team, Seymour has used his time as a Laker to not only help himself, but

his workouts so he would be fully prepared for his senior season. “It was a lot of lifting running and wrestling during the offseason,” Maloney said. “In order to be champions it’s not the work you put inside the room but outside the room as well.” The highlight of the Lakers' schedule will be when they travel to Madison Square Garden in New York City on Nov. 27 to face off against top 15 ranked Muhlenberg College. The Lakers will have their first home meet of the 2016-2017 season on Nov. 12 against Rochester Institute of Technology in the Max Ziel Gymnasium.

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help others on the team as well. Being a student athlete can be an adjustment period for some students when they first get into college. “I’ve developed pretty well, I got a chance to really adjust a few years after high school,” Seymour said. “By this time I’m helping other guys on the team with the lifestyle of a college athlete.” Maloney has both individual and team aspirations. “Team goals would be to get into the top twenty-five in the country and having a winning season,” Maloney said. “Personally my goals would be to stand up on the podium and be an All-American.” Maloney also hit the gym hard in the offseason and attacked all of

Alexandria Donato | The Oswegonian After hitting the gym hard in the offseason, Oswego State feels more prepared for upcoming season.

CLUB from B1 against SUNY Cortland. Like most other club spor ts at O s w e g o S t a t e , t h e w o m e n ’s c l u b hockey team is funded by the Student Association. SA provides funds for gas cards to travel to away games, as well as team jerseys and hockey socks. Players must provide their own equipment, such as pads, sticks and skates. A c c o rd i ng to M o r a n , t he t e a m is a close-knit group of friends.

They spend time together outside of practice regularly. “We’re with the same girls consistently throughout the season, so we build relationships with our teammates,” Rousell said. The team holds a formal at the end of the season in March and also does volunteer work. This year, they volunteered at the Alzheimer’s walk in Liverpool. “It’s not just like, we show up and play together, we’re actually friends,” Moran said.

Dalton Patterson | The Oswegonian Dillon Spall, one of two new student coaches for the women's club ice hockey team, stands in front drawing up drills.

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MEDIA VERSUS POLITICS Media and politics: A complicated relationship since 1789. According to the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Committee, “no” is always the answer as to whether journalists should get involved with politics. Journalists have an ethical obligation to avoid conflicts of interest, real or perceived, and to remain free of associations that may compromise integrity or damage credibility. But since the 1800s, reputable media organizations have endorsed presidential candidates. Editorials are published every four years submitting the editorial board’s opinions and taking a stance on the presidential candidate of their choice. According to SPJ, political endorsements could be seen by some editorial boards as part of their responsibility to their community. But it does not stop readers from associating a newspaper with a particular political view. This presidential election has caused controversy, leaving some supporting what The

New York Times referred to as “the lesser of two evils.” The 2016 election caused The Arizona Republic to endorse a democratic candidate over a republican for the first time since the publication began in 1890. USA Today broke a decade-long streak of staying out of the presidential endorsements this election season by their statement “Trump is unfit for the presidency.” This year The Atlantic published their third endorsement since they were founded in 1860. Throughout their history as a publication, The Atlantic has endorsed Abraham Lincoln, Lyndon B. Johnson and now Hillary Clinton. Years ago, news broadcast was about reporting facts. Now stations infuse their content with commentary and political analysis. It is important for media organizations to remain unbiased and stick to being “fair and balanced.” A good news organization is diverse, representing different points of views to fairly represent their audience and remain non-partisan.

When it came down to The Oswegonian endorsing a candidate, the office was torn on the idea of fully supporting a single candidate due to the representation of Oswego State students and the diversity within our editorial board. Whether it be pro or anti Trump or Clinton, The Oswegonian did not want to jeopardize its reputation of unbiased independent reporting. It is the media’s role to inform and to cover content that addresses the issues readers care most about. It is up to the press to support the voters and give them information they need in order to make an educated decision about our country’s future. It is important to recognize a publication’s platform and to not let it influence your own right to vote. Educate yourself. Expose yourself to different media organizations. Filter through the commentary and accept only fact. It is a citizen’s right to vote, but it is the media’s job to support them.

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Maria Pericozzi Asst. News Editor mpericozzi@oswegonian.com Shonda Rhimes was obsessed with watching surgical shows on the Discovery Channel, but originally developed the idea of “Grey’s Anatomy” after a doctor told her how hard it is to shave her legs in the hospital shower. Just like that, Derek Shepherd and Meredith Grey were created and following their beautiful and messy romance throughout 12 seasons, until the day Derek died, became an obsession for fans of the popular ABC show. Currently on its 13th season, Grey’s fans

have seen it all. From the death of multiple surgeons, unbreakable friendships, the love triangles and hospital romances, 30-second dance parties and lots of tequila. Even without Derek, now fans should worry about who Meredith is going to be dating and if they will live up to “McDreamy.” Watching this show is like driving the wrong way down a one-way street, blindfolded from the passenger seat while eating a sandwich. It is a rough ride and after watching Derek save a mother, child and two teenagers that got in a car wreck, then getting hit by a semi-truck and dying, who knows if you will make it out alive. For those of you over the age of 21, you may have to drink your own bottle of tequila while watching that episode. This show is a crazy ride, but if you have not watched it yet, you should. If you watch this show, it is only natural that you will also want to become a surgeon. Ask any “Grey’s” fan if they have gone online after binge watching and did research as to how they can become a brain surgeon. Odds are, they will say yes, they have. If Meredith Grey can poke around in a brain and not damage anything, anybody can. What most people

do not know is that on set, they use cow organs to represent human organs, lamb brains to represent human brains, and a mixture of red Jell-O and chicken fat to represent human blood during surgeries. If you are not convinced just yet that your new show to binge watch on Netflix should be “Grey’s Anatomy,” just think about seeing Jackson Avery’s beautiful six pack when he takes off his scrub top. Who would have thought that before Jesse Williams was caste for the role, he was a high school teacher. Alex Karev, Meredith’s best friend on the show, is the only character from the original group of interns that has stuck by her side in all 13 seasons and his character was added after the pilot was filmed. Alex and Meredith have spent all 13 seasons realizing that as much as they may hate each other at times, they cannot live without each other. They are the definition of a true friendship. “Grey’s Anatomy” is filled with life lessons that every fan carries with them. Do not be afraid, expect the unexpected and most importantly, life is what happens when you are busy making other plans and you never know what lies ahead.

Discussion of social media shows problems

Panelists explain challenges with social networking sites Shenandoah Briere Opinion Editor sbriere@oswegonian.com On Oct. 27 the Lewis B. O’Donnell Oz Media Summit touched upon a topic college students know all too well: social media. The platform for the discussion was a look at how social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat are changing the way communication and art fields work. The good points made: social media is a great tool for creating opportunities and advertising someone’s work. The downside: the always ellusive debate on how much social media has taken over people’s lives and its overall invasiveness. Panelist and actress Diana Preisler touched on this when she said people will be vocal on social media about what they do not like right away because “everyone has a microphone” when it comes to social media. In 2015 the Pew Research Center found that of American adults, 65 percent have a social networking account, up seven percent from when the center started collecting statistics on social media in 2005. To put this in perspective, 65 percent is approximately twothirds of the American population or around 214 million people. Of these people, young adults, anyone ranging between 18 and 29, are the most likely to use social media networks according the report. These ages are times when young adults are likely to be in college as well. So when discussing how invasive social media can be in peoples’ lives, it is not uncommon to look at the generation that has grown up as social networking sites have grown up too, one student stated during the question and answer session.

Taylor Woods | The Oswegonian The Oz Media Summit took place on Oct. 27 in Waterman Theatre and featured four panelists.

Michael Yoon, a communications manager at Princeton University, pointed out that people are constantly thinking about communicating through social media and putting something out there, but may not always be thinking about the other aspects, like whether the content posted is professional. He mentions that future employers check these sites to see what is not on someone’s resume, so the email partyanimmal@gmail.com is not something you should have connected to a social media account. Maya Brown, another panelist and an Oswego State visiting theater professor noted that intrusive people can be on social media and how frightening it is that people are continuously on the lookout for the latest news on celebrities and their personal lives. This is something that goes hand-in-hand with generations that have grown up using social media sites. The posts, the tweets, the Snapchat stories no longer lend themselves to privacy. People’s lives are open textbooks on the internet for anyone to check out and read. Another panelist, composer, George Ginanopoulos, that while social media creates a sense of a larger community it has gotten

to the point where people are posting so much about themselves and what is happening in their lives that a decent conversation turns bland. There is nothing to talk about face-to-face anymore. Instead of calling someone and having a conversation, people are pulling their phones out of their pockets and clicking the Facebook app to see what is on their feed for the day and more often than not people have posted every minute of their life to one social media outlet or another. The most important point of the talk came from moderator Sean McAllister, who said having every aspect of your life out there leads to certain situations, a reference to what recently happened with Kim Kardashian in Paris. He makes a valid point too. What people post is out there forever and for anyone to find. There needs to be this supplemental consciousness reminding people of that before they post their latest drinking photo while in college or decide to write a derogatory statement in someone’s comments. Social media is not the devil in disguise unless someone makes it out to be.

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Paintings inspire questions Tip of about racial tension in U.S. the hat...

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Final OzSpeaks offers insight Criselda Mapoy | The Oswegonian The paintings, which hang in Penfield Library, were painted by World War II veteran Paul Peter Piech.

Conor Halton Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com Fo r t he c i t i ze n s o f t he U n i t e d States, the flag is a symbol of freedom and the values the country was founded on. When people walk into Penfield Library, they can see paintings of the American flag but there is something very different about them. Artist Paul Peter Piech has removed the 50 stars from one of the flags, which represent the 50 states, and replaced them with swastikas. The swastika is widely known for its use by the Nazi party that ruled Germany from 1933 to 1945, when they were defeated by Allied Forces. During his reign, Adolf Hitler was responsible for millions of deaths in his concentration camps. Piech must have had some opinions about the U.S. for him to do such a thing. Piech was born in Brooklyn and later ser ved in the U.S. Air Force during WWII. After the war he stayed i n E ng l a nd w he re he s t a r t e d h i s own printing company and taught art at universities. Veterans usually have some resentment towards the military after serving but still have pride in their country and the flag. Piech’s work signifies that the U.S. is turning into Germany. Many of Piech’s anti-Amer-

ican ar twork was made during the Vietnam War, which was protested by many people at the time. The U.S. has grown to become the premier superpower across the globe over the last 70 years. Since the world wars the country has engaged in other foreign wars whether the U.S. should have or not. To our enemies, the U.S. is seen as an evil empire just like Germany during Hitler’s reign. A big difference is that the country is not conducting a mass extermination of people like the Nazis did. That could be Piech’s message of replacing the stars with swastikas, the United States got too big and powerful. The American swastika flag is also used in a three-part flag painting representing racism in the U.S. The first painting is a regular flag with the word “It’s,” followed by a flag with faces replacing the starts and the word “now” over it and last, the swastika flag with the words “or never” over it. Piech was sending the message that if we do not fix our social issues, the U.S. end up like Nazi Germany. With racial issues still a problem in America, Piech’s work still has relevance today. With unarmed African Americans being killed by police and the arrests of Native Americans defending their land in South Dakota, people need to unite and fix these issues.

D Bus provides safer option, but some improvements needed

Political correctness discussion creates unity, better understanding Derek Smith Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com The final Oz speaks event took place Tuesday in the Marano Campus Center Auditorium and tackled the highly contentious topic of political correctness. The forum for the presentation was perfect for such a personal and delicate issue. Two microphones stood at the front of room and audience members were invited and encouraged to come share experiences and thoughts on their view of what political correctness means and why it is or is not important to them. Speakers were asked to discuss their views using only “I” statements, emphasizing the importance of being open to others’ unique points of view. The students and faculty who spoke in front of a room full of people deserve a great deal of credit for their courage to discuss what has come to be such a hot button issue. Similar themes emerged throughout the presentation, most notably white privilege, racism, sexism and homophobia and how it is our responsibility to be conscientious of others’ identities and ways of life. The sensitivity of the topics became evident during the long periods of complete silence in the auditorium after a student shared a story of bigotry and its personal effect. Unfortunately, the term “political correctness” has been weaponized in recent years as inclusivity and social justice have come to the forefront of our political discourse and dinner conversation. “Political correctness is killing this country” was a common trope mentioned by one speaker. He said that it is often heard from

Dalton Patterson | The Oswegonian Two students spoke about their thoughts on political correctness as part the college’s OzSpeaks series.

people who find it ridiculous that Starbucks did not include “Merry Christmas” on last year’s winter coffee cups and hate the idea of having to use “LGBTQ” instead of “the gays.” People often feel threatened by the notion of political correctness and how it could impinge on their first amendment and their perceived freedom to say whatever they want to whomever they want. As expected, multiple speakers took the opportunity to jab a certain presidential candidate who has used anti-political correctness as a shield to allow supporters to say whatever hateful, harmful and ignorant things they choose to people who are different from them. The most enlightening statement was given by student Ryan Danley, who prefaced his remarks by highlighting the need for people like him, a white male, to take the initiative in creating a more open, inclusive environment for social minorities in America and on campus. Drawing from a similar point on the weaponization of the term “political correctness,” Danley urged people

who are skeptical of “political correctness run amok” to look at political correctness simply as “common decency.” We do not all share the same backgrounds, stories or experiences in life and it is often difficult for those who are not in a social or ethnic minority to empathize with individuals who are. That is where the central problem lies. Anti-political correctness crusaders try too hard to comprehend how someone could be discriminated against when they do not share those personal experiences. But if everyone used common decency as a core principle, like Danley said, people could gradually begin to recognize that they do not need to understand why someone lives or looks the way they do, but merely be open to listening to them and respecting the fact that certain people may be offended by a particular word or stereotype and ultimately do their best to work toward social justice and equality.

SAVAC becomes more efficient New training to aid mental health illnesses benefits students

Alexandria Donato | The Oswegonian Photo provided by SAVAC

The D Bus can often be seen overcrowded with students heading out to parties and the bars on the weekend.

Sammi Flavell Web Director sflavell@oswegonian.com Many think of the Oswego D Bus as an overcrowded and noisy vehicle, filled to the brim with overly intoxicated college students. The fact of the matter though is, that this family run shuttle bus business is providing a service to the community. This bus allows for a safer travel alternative to getting home after a night of drinking. The D Bus not only provides safer travels for students of the college, but can also be booked to shuttle people for weddings, wine tours and other events that may involve drinking and the need for a designated driver. The D Bus provides safer travel plans for anyone who plans to be drinking. While they work for profit, it is a service to the community to decrease the number of drunk driving incidences. S o me m ay v i e w t he D B u s a s a nuisance, full of rowdy and intoxicated individuals. But it is better to have people under the influence in a safer and more controlled area than on the streets or behind the wheel trying to

get home. The D Bus is overcrowded and the o w ne r s s ho u l d re f r a i n f ro m ove r stuffing the bus, to provide a safer ride for passengers. Often times, the d r i ve r w i l l h ave p e o pl e s i t o n t he laps of others and have people move back to fit as many as possible. It is a positive that the D Bus is providing an alternative to drunk driving, but overstuffing a bus full of drunk people can be just as dangerous should there be an accident. The proprietors of the D Bus should not wait until an accident occurs to make changes, but should adjust their system now to provide an even safer way home for their customers. They are providing a service to the community by allowing an alternative to assist in preventing individuals from driving after a night of drinking. It could be safer, but it is a step in the right direction. In principle the D Bus is a wonderful idea, providing a safe alternative to get people home after a night of drinking. In practice, however, it is still unsafe and many improvements could be made to ensure a safer ride for customers.

SAVAC, which provides emergency assistance to students on campus, will now provide mental health support for students through new training.

Lexi Hanna Staff writer opinion@oswegonian.com Oswego State’s Student Association Volunteer Ambulance Corporation, c o m m o n l y k n o w n a s S AVAC , i s beginning to provide mental health first-aid training. This only adds to the life-saving techniques and approaches used to enhance campus life safety. Mental health first-aid training is meant to help communities better understand not only mental illnesses, but substance abuse disorders as well. Approximately 1 in 5 Americans have a mental illness or are victims of substance abuse and many are reluctant or unaware of how to seek help. Mental health first-aid training is an eight-hour course that provides individuals with the skills to pick out, identify and approach signs of a mental illness. Ultimately, the training better suits students to be able to provide initial support to those who they suspect or know have a mental illness or substance abuse disorder. The training leaves students, parents, teachers, and

anyone else who takes the course, with the means to contact and connect with those able to really help someone with a mental illness or substance abuse disorder. At the end of the training, one will be able to answer the questions “What do I do?” and “How can I help?” when helping someone who is suffering from a mental illness. They will be equipped with the tools to recognize signs of an illness and assist in helping deal with the illness at hand. SAVAC is an immensely important corporation on campus. They aid students every day and assist with a variety of medical emergencies. While SAVAC helps with issues regarding physical health, alcohol mishaps and injuries has proven worthwhile, mental illness among college students was often overlooked. College students are ridden with numerous unfortunate medical issues, many of which SAVAC volunteers are trained to provide assistance for. Mental illnesses were not among those illnesses, until now. Students walk around campus every day, harboring a mental illness that likely next-to-no one is aware of. Students have mental breakdowns and panic attacks

as the result of stress, overwhelming amounts of work and life in general. Students will face these issues and no one will be readily available to help or at least there was no one readily available and trained to help. Having staff and students who are in fact trained to help students with these illnesses could increase student morale and decrease effects of said illnesses. Panic attacks leave students in a state of crippling fear, resulting from abrupt, crippling anxiety. Students feel helpless in these situations, experiencing one of many effects of anxiety. Mental illnesses are so severely overlooked as needing medical attention, it is no wonder so many students keep them private instead of seeking help. While it is exceedingly important that SAVAC is trained to and able to help with medical emergencies as they are, it is even more important that they are also able to help in the event of panic attacks. Training SAVAC members to assist in mental illness issues will to only make the campus safer and SAVAC more effective.

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Events Calendar Friday, Nov. 4 through Friday, Nov. 11

ART EXHIBIT: “FROM MY FRONT DOOR” Time: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Date: Friday, Nov. 4 Location: Oswego State Metro Center ART EXHIBIT: “LAND, SKY, WATER: WATERCOLOR, ACRYLIC AND PASTEL” Time: Noon - 5 p.m. Date: Friday, Nov. 4 Location: 186 W. First St., Oswego OPEN SKATE Time: Noon Date: Friday, Nov. 4 Location: Marano Campus Center Arena “OZ-WE-GO BACK” KICK-OFF PARTY Time: 3 - 3:20 p.m. Date: Friday, Nov. 4 Location: Ballroom, Hewitt Union MOVIE: “THESE BIRDS WALK” Time: 8 - 9:30 p.m. Date: Friday, Nov. 4 Location: Room 50, Tyler Hall GLOBAL AWARENESS CONFERENCE Time: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Date: Saturday, Nov. 5 Location: Room 50, Tyler Hall RICE CREEK STORY HOUR Time: 11 a.m. - noon Date: Saturday, Nov. 5 Location: Rice Creek Field Station CONCERT: COLLEGE CHOIR/STATE SINGERS Time: 3 - 4:30 p.m. Date: Sunday, Nov. 6 Location: Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall MOVIE: “SUICIDE SQUAD” Time: 7:30 p.m. Date: Sunday, Nov. 6 Location: Auditorium, Marano Campus Center

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Look at Oz: Ailey II enchants audience

Performers bring choregraphers’ art to life One area the perforMorgan Altland mance shined was its use Laker Review Editor of silence. Between songs, maltland@oswegonian.com On Nov. 2, students were able to witness an intense and incredible display of dancing. The group Ailey II performed in front of a sold out Waterman Theatre in Tyler Hall and left with a standing ovation from the audience. The group has performed for over 40 years, giving various talented dancers and choreographers the opportunity to put themselves into the performance. The result was outstanding. Courtney Celeste Spears, one of the dancers in the performance, talked about the process. “The process begins over the summer,” Spears said. “New dancers learn from the old or returning dancers. Sometimes the directors come in with all their music, but sometimes they change it. We practice together, we dance together, we live together, although in separate hotel rooms.” The performance in Waterman was divided into three acts, each one with a different choreographer. All three were unique, showing off the skills of the dancers and pairing their skill with lighting and music to fit the theme they wished to display.

pauses in the music led to the performances moving with nothing else to distract from their dancing. It truly highlighted their skills and enhanced the piece as a whole. The first act was entitled “Circular” and was choreographed by Jae Man Joo. Joo’s approach was very minimalistic, using music that was mainly instrumental. The lighting and costumes were also kept basic, clearly focusing on the movements. Gizem Sengor, a citizen who came from Syracuse to see the performance, commented on the first act. “They extend through space with their moves,” Segnor said. “And the way they use music is almost mathematical. It was very fun.” The next act, entitled “Sketches of Flames,” changed the style immediately. It was choreographed by Bridget L. Moore. She used a more Latin approach to her part, using music from Spanish artists, Spanish costumes and more upbeat moves originating from the culture. The change in the style gave the choreographer the chance to play more with the lighting as well. The way in which she used it heightened the performances and grabbed the attention of the audi-

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Waterman Theatre in Tyler Hall was sold out for the perfmance.

ence as they returned from an intermission. “I couldn’t imagine to do that myself,” said Nyezee Goe, a sophomore at Oswego State. “I enjoyed the music a lot, especially in the second act. I didn’t understand most of the story, but it looked interesting. I think they are professionals and are doing what they need to do.” The final part was choreographed by Alvin Ailey, the man who pioneered the program. His act, “Revelations,” was separated into three different pieces, “Pilgrims of Sorrow,” “Take Me to the Water” and “Move, Members, Move.” Taking a more religious

WRITER TALK: MARCUS GARDLEY Time: 3 - 4:30 p.m. Date: Monday, Nov. 7 Location: Auditorium, Marano Campus Center INTERNATIONAL COFFEE HOUR Time: 3 - 4:30 p.m. Date: Monday, Nov. 7 Location: Room 255, Marano Cmapus Center

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Photo provided by Kyle Froman Ailey II’s current troupe joins together before permances, to build chemistry and express passion with one another.

tone, the piece, music and movements demonstrated life, desire and respect for God. Of the three, this one incorporates the most props to help the dancers with their movements. “Take Me to the Water” was a shining example of how well they can be used with the song “Wade in the Water” where the dancers used cloth to represent waves and poles with paper for rain. As the show progressed, the audience got to see the dancers enjoying themselves. This passion emanated through the show. It was clear they were having fun. Assistant professor of acting and directing, Henry Austin Shikongo, talked about the passion of the dancers. “I am enamored,” Shikongo said. “I think they’re well trained. They move well, they are in their bodies. You can feel the energy hit you. It radiates from the eyes and you see the chemistry of work with each other. They definitely love to work with each other, which is important.” When asked what they like to leave audiences with, Christopher R. Wilson, a dancer in the show, talked about what matters to him. “Just being able to touch people,” Wilson said. ” We don’t even get to see half the audience, but still we were able to touch them in some way. They left feeling something.” Ailey II was powerful, something audiences would not regret seeing and will not forget soon. It was art.

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Weekly EP: Sleaford Mods’ unique style stands out Jack Roche Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

British music duo Sleaford Mods has a new EP, “T.C.R.,” (Total Control Racing), that is five tracks of some of the grimiest angst listeners have heard in a while. T he N ot t ingh a m- b a s e d group made their name with their own distinct brand of crisp, post-punk. On their newest record “T.C.R.,” vocalist Jason Williamson and musician Andrew Fearn stay consistent which their fans have come to expect from them. Williamson and Fearn w o r k w e l l t o g e t h e r, e a c h bringing an important aspect that breathes life into the group’s sound. Williamson is arguably one of the most distinct vocalists in the e n tire t y of mus ic . H e s p its eac h acc ent s oaked line with trademark British snark, his delivery cons t a n t l y r i d i n g t h e b o rd e r

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Williamson delivers vocals that blend seamlessly with partner’s instrumentals.

b e t w e e n s i ng i ng a nd s p o ken-word. This relentless, r a m bl i ng d e l i ve r y h a s b e come instantly identifiable as the band’s own brand of unique sound. Williamson’s bitter, ranting lyrics are paired perfe c t l y w i t h Fe a r n’s g r i m y,

abrasive instrumentals. The instrumentals that supply the backbone to Sleaford Mods are typically minimalistic in nature. With no need for busy production, frivolity is cast aside. Just because the beats are not ornate does not mean they are bor-

ing or unengaging. Sleaford Mods demonstration of restraint, when it comes to their production and lyrics, is all a par t of their allure. Listeners would find it difficult to find a song by the band that is any more than an electronic loop with maybe a repetitive bassline or drum fill. With Sleaford Mods, what listeners see is what they get. Less is more. They are one of the few bands that value substance over style. They are genuine. While many bands try to capture the real grit in their sound, Sleaford Mods prove on “T.C.R.” that they don’t need to fake it. Instead of using overly loud music with screeching vocals Sleaford Mods find their edge in their authenticity. “T.C.R.” is not edgy without reason. Speaking once a g a i n o f t he s u b s t a nc e o f t h e E P, W i l l i a m s o n b a r k s cold, snide remarks lamenting the struggle of the everyday working-class. The consistent tones keep the

record grounded with real w o rl d g r i t . O v e r w h e l m i n g cynicism and righteous disgust is in abundance on “ T. C . R . ,” b u t t h a t ’s a l l p a r t of Sleaford Mods charm. If they were making music about beautiful sunny days and how happy and content they were, it just wouldn’t be the same. In many ways Sleaford Mods feel like a natural evolution of punk rock. While their sound would never be confused for rock, thematic a l l y t h e p a r a l l e l s a re i n credibly clear. Their barebones, do-it-yourself sound and care free attitude is as punk rock as it gets really. It may seem harsh, but not unfair to call Sleaford M o d s f o r m u l a i c . T hey f i g ured out what works, what their fans expect, and they have stuck to it. And while it would be nice to hear them step out of their comfort zone and maybe experiment a little bit for once, there is something to be said for knowing what they are good at.

Tove Lo gives fans same energy, style, sound

Heather Clark Managing Editor hclark@oswegonian.com

B re a k o u t b a d g i rl To v e Lo is back on her second LP “Lady Wood.” Swedish self-proclaimed feminist and avid pot smoker Tove Lo is known for bold, s e x u a l l y c r u d e l y r i c s a nd beats that move. She owes her success to “Queen of the Clouds:” singles. “Habits (Stay High)” and “Talking Body” off of her debut album. She also collaborated with Nick Jonas on the duet “Close” which hit the soundwaves over the summer. With an explicit cover image and vulgar lyrics, Tove Lo’s latest album contains only four “clean” songs out of the 12 tracks on the album. Two of those are less than a minute and do not have lyrics. They serve more as interludes than full songs. “Lady Wood” seems like a

continuation of “Queen of the Clouds,” rather than a new album. Her lyrics are extremely personal and the music behind them is chill-techno, m u c h l i ke h e r f i r s t a l b u m . She drops f-bombs left and right as well as describing, in great detail, sexual content. This album is not for the faint of heart. “Once again, it’s very personal,” Tove Lo said in an interview with Fuse. “You know, you have your whole life to write your first record, but I had two years to write this one – so, everything I’ve been through, the arm-pinching, crazy new experiences. A lot of emotions.” Lead single “Cool Girl” revisits “Queen of the Clouds.” Starting off slowly, “Cool Girl” t r a n s i t i o n s i n t o a b o u n c y, techno dance track sure to get crowds moving. The lyrics do not seem to be extremely personal like some of the other tracks on the album, but the beat pairs perfectly with Tove Lo’s earlier album.

The two instrumental int e rl ud e s ongs , “ Fair y D us t (Chapter I)” and “Fire Fade (Chapter II)” seem like pointless minutes of the same music. The two minutes could have been used for Tove Lo to express herself even more, instead, listeners get two tracks to skip. T he a l b u m’s t i t l e t r a c k , “Lady Wood,” is a dark dance track with very direct lyrics. W h i l e t he l y r i c s s e e m re petitive, they are some what drowned out by the music. The music is strategically lowered when Tove Lo sings the title lyric. Other than that, the lyrics fall flat compared to the dark techno beats. “Imaginary Friend,” one of the few clean tracks on the album, is filled with angst and heartbreaking lyrics. “Crushing my heart, tear me a p a r t / H a t e o n t h i s w o rl d ‘cause reality sucks” are the opening lyrics to the song’s chorus. It may seem like it would be an overly depressing song, but the lyrics turn

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“Lady Wood,” the second album for Tove Lo, too similar to her original work to some.

around to reminding the listener to listen to that small voice in the back of their head when told they are not good enough. While the whole album

sounds quite similar throughout, “Lady Wood” is worth the listen. Tove Lo may be crude and dark, but that is what sets her album apart from other pop artists.

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Avenged Sevenfold’s album ‘The Stage’ surprises listeners Rob Lee Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

On Oct. 7, Loudwire.com ran a story on mysterious sightings of the Avenged Sevenfold Deathbat logo in cities such as London, Paris and Berlin. This included an Instagram post by WWE superstar Chris Jericho of the logo spotted near the Rogers Centre in Toronto. This was enough to pique the curiosity of fans who have been anticipating new music from Avenged Sevenfold since “Hail to the King” in 2013. A week after the sightings, the band released an official video for “The Stage.” Shortly after, Jericho, a friend of the band, posted on his Instagram that the band’s new album would be called “Voltaic Oceans” and be released on Dec. 9, the post was quickly taken down as if

he leaked the information. It turns out this was a setup for the band’s surprise release of their seve n t h s t u d i o a l b u m , “ T he Stage,” on Oct. 27. The release of the album was announced shor tly after the band had an unannounced performance on the roof of the iconic Capitol Records building in Los Angeles, which was streamed live on multiple social media platforms. Many of the band’s loyal f ol lo w e r s w e re u n h a p py with “Hail to the King,” sayi ng i t s e e me d l i ke mo re of a tribute record to the many inspirations for the band with tracks such as “This Means War,” which sounded similar to Metallica on the “Black Album” o r “ D o i n g T i m e ,” w h i c h resembles early Guns N’ Roses. Many listeners who were expecting a “City Of Evil” or “Nightmare” type o f re c o rd m ay b e d i s a ppointed. Listeners might view “The Stage” as a safe

record for the band, similar to recent albums by bands like Staind, whose first record was heavy, but successive releases have been tame in comparison. Though many listeners will not think highly of this record, it shows how the band has grown as musicians since their first release. It also shows how improved M. Shadows is as a vocalist, once he dropped the screaming vocal style of the band’s first two albums Photo provided by commons.wikimedia.org and actually began singing Avenged Sevenfold surprise release of latest album, “The Stage,” splits some fans. on the “City Of Evil” album. While “The Stage” may The band also added Many may feel the best two new elements to this disappoint some longtime part of “The Stage” is the record, such as on “Sun- fans, there is still much setup to the surprise reny Disposition” which is to like about this record. lease, including Jericho’s a mid-range song for the T h e s o n g s s t i l l i n c l u d e leaked title and release band of the heavy scale Synyster Gate’s signature date, which fits well with a and it includes a brass sec- solos and the addition of line from the title track “Tell tion. Additionally, the re- Brooks Wackerman brings Me a Lie in a Beautiful Way.” cords final song, the nearly a drumming style to the Overall, this is a good 16-minute “Exist,” closes band that is very compara- record which will prove with instrumentals over ble to that of the late Jim- t h e b a n d ’ s l o n g e v i t y , a s p o k e n - w o r d p o r t i o n , my “The Rev” Sullivan, who whether they choose to go written and performed by was a big fan of Wacker- back to the style of earlier famed astrophysicist, Neil man during his days with r e l e a s e s o r c o n t i n u e t o Bad Religion. play it safe. deGrasse Tyson.

‘Ouija: Origins of Evil’ gives fans story from original film Devin O’Shaughnessy Social Media Coordinator doshaughnessy@oswegonian.com

Playing with a ouija board as a kid is almost a rite of passage which was made of some friends asking spirits questions about the future, relationships and secrets. Although “Ouija 2: Origin of Evil” shows that there is nothing humorous or playful about the game, it also re m i n d s t h e a u d i e n c e o f themes presented in previous supernatural films. This film is repetitive and lacks any suspense or integral plot between the characters and within the story. “Ouija 2: Origin of Evil” is a telling of what happened before the events within “Ouija” (2014). Told as an origin story, it follows the possession of a young girl, Doris (Lulu Wilson, “The Millers”). The film shadows the family within the house after the passing of the father and husband of the house.

Photo provided by oujiamovie.com With few jump scares and a failure to address conflicts, “Ouija: Origins of Evil” disappoints fans.

For audience members who have seen the first film, many already know the plot, from beginning to end. Within the first film, the story of the family is revealed and explained to the protagonist through the only survivor. This film, due to the details revealed within the previous installment, leave little, to no surprises for the viewer. As to the performances of the actors within the film and the portrayal of charac-

ters, they are decent, but not believable. Elizabeth Reaser (“Hello My Name Is Doris”) plays a single mother who is struggling to make ends meet as she cons people to believe she is a psychic. Her daughter Lina, played by Annalise Basso (“Captain Fantastic”), is a young teenager who does not exactly see eye to eye with her mother’s methods. They both portray their characters well within the

first act of the film, although there does not seem to be much conflict between the two besides the threat of a high school crush of Lina’s. The most conflict between the characters arise when supernatural things start to happen with Doris the younger daughter, and Lina tries to warn her mother. This film presented very little fresh material. Majority of the “scariest” scenes are very mild at most. Within the film, there is less than five jump scares for the audience to scream over. Almost everything that was presented within trailers and promotions prior to the film’s release, were the main scenes and actions within the film. Sitting through this film will leave audience members wondering if there is anything new that has not been shown before. Throughout the film, there also is a lack of conflict development, whether it be between the characters, like Lina and her mother, or within the story itself. The father of

the family is deceased within the film, which is touched on a few times in the film, however the plotline and conflict is quickly thrown away or left underdeveloped. The film also has another minor conflict, which is solved within a matter of minutes, which seems sort of too sudden and unreal. The main conflict where Doris is possessed is shrugged off by most characters until the last few scenes where Lina finally takes control of the situation. The conflicts are not the strongest point within this film. Overall, between the film’s content being comprised of 90 percent of the promotional material, the plot being already explained within the first movie and the fact that the conflicts seemed underdeveloped, this film can be easily passed when seeking the next thrill ride at the theater. The only way this film is justifiable is if the viewer isn’t looking to be scared, and has not seen the predecessor of the film.

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‘Inferno’ provides less supsense, details than book Brandon Cortes Asst. Laker Review Editor bcortes@oswegonian.com

Inferno for “Inferno.” Never has a trailer been so misleading. The Robert Langdon thriller series has a repeated plot like the “Bourne” series, except that it is not good. Viewers expected “Inferno” to be the best film of the Robert Langdon trilogy, but the movie fails to top its predecessors “Angels & Demons” and “The Da Vinci Code.” The premise of the movie is as follows: Robert Langdon, played by Tom Hanks ( “ S u l l y ” ) a n d D r. S i e n n a Brooks, played by Felicity Jones (“True Story”), escape a hospital to go to Sienna’s apartment to flee Vayentha, played by Ana Ularu (“Serena”), who tries to assassinate Langdon. Secondary antagonist Bertrand Zobrist, played

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by Ben Foster (“Hell or High Water”), is a billionaire who plans to destroy half of the world’s population with a virus. Langdon and Sienna follow clues to find a way to stop the virus. With an exciting plot and mind-blowing trailer, the final product is not what was expected. The movie feels as if it is never going to end. It is just a run of endless hide-

and-seek scenes. Langdon repeatedly looks for clues, like he does in each movie, but it appears this scavenger hunt will be infinite. Foster is a fan favorite who makes a short appearance in the film. Zobrist (Foster) manipulates the minds of millions of people and his fans to make him sound like a hero when in disguise he is trying to eliminate half of the

world’s population. Although Zobrist is an antagonist, film series fans will wish he had more screen time. J o ne s i s neve r a d i s a p pointment in her movies and her role and acting is no reason for the movie’s failure. Meanwhile, Hanks is an actor with mixed followers. Hanks played a boring protagonist that deserves to have more emotion. Hanks’ character is too bland, Tom Cruise would do a better job in his position, or to keep it safe, Jake Gyllenhaal could have played Langdon. The movie is part a series of however, and the same actor has to be kept as the main protagonist. O n e t h i n g t h a t d i r e c to r Ron Howard does not fail to do is give viewers thrilling jump scares. The jump scares are one of the few successes in the movie. “Inferno” was not the best book in the series and generally is regarded as an aver-

age book. The film trilogy is not as good as the book series. An average book only signifies the quality of the film adaptation of “Inferno.” The book is full of suspense and is better written than the film’s screenplay. Even though the book is not the best, it is still better detailed and has more information than the film. A series that has never done amazing should have t h o u g h t t w i c e a b o u t h av ing Howard as director and Hanks as the protagonist. Hanks’ character is and has always been boring in the series. This may be Hanks’ worst performance and worst movie to date. Howard fails to capture emotion equal to the books. Whether Howard will return for an adaptation of “The Lost Symbol” or upcoming book “Origin” is still unknown. Movie buffs hope for a change of director.

LeBlanc’s ‘Man with a Plan’ another played-out sitcom Dominick Lioto Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

“Man with A Plan” was supposed to be the rebirth of great comedy from Matt LeBlanc (“Episodes”). LeBlanc is known for the “smooth talking” Joey Tribbiani on the ‘90s classic “Friends” and who currently plays a warped version of himself on ShowTime’s very smart and funny “Epi s o d e s .” W h e n p i c k i n g a p ro j e c t t h i s t i me a ro u nd , LeBlanc must have been blindfolded and picking from a bag of really bad scripts. It is arguable he did not pick the worst script in that bag, but he did not pick a decent one. “Man with a Plan” stars LeBlanc as Adam Burns, the fun dad that comes home after work ready for dinner and rough housing then putting the kids to bed. When his wife Andi (Liza S n y d e r, “ Ye s D e a r ” ) g o e s back to her job at the hospital, they decide it is dad’s

turn with the kids and the responsibilities of school, parent teacher organizations and their busy schedules. What makes it easier is that Adam owns construction company and can make his own schedule to be able to take care of the kids and create this premise for a generic CBS sitcom. What makes it even better is that viewers know all of this because Adam simply says he owns a business and can make his own schedule. LeBlanc plays a dad that does not know how hard it is to actually take care of children full time while still being a dumb, man’s man dad. S n yd e r p l ay s t h e e x a c t same character she played on “Yes Dear,” this time she is just older with a new husband and more kids. Almost ever y aspect of this show has been done before and is just too played out. I t s e e m e d l i ke L e B l a n c had his career rerouted with his role in “Episodes,” as both he a nd t he s ho w a re ve r y funny. It is something actually original and fresh from him after his time in basic

Photo provided by commons.wikimedia.org Veteran sitcom actor LeBlanc fails to impress audiences with latest work.

sitcoms for so long. From “The 101,” then “Friends” and its spinoff “Joey,” it seemed the days of LeBlanc with a laugh track were over. He could have started choosing decent roles in movies and TV, but he decides to go with the Frankenstein’s monster of generic television aimed at boring, middle-class, mid-

dle-aged, white people. Jeff and Jackie Filgo have been involved with sitcoms for quite some time. T hey p ro d u c e d t he w i l d l y popular “That ‘70s Show” which was able to get the early 2000s teenager punk generation by displaying a relatable, rebellious, troublesome group of high school-

ers in 70s Wisconsin. Another demographic that was able to relate to these kids were the middle-aged men and women that actually experienced what Eric Foreman and the gang were doing. The ability to latch onto these polar opposite demographics made it possible for “That ‘70s Show” to quickly develop cult status. A f t e r “ T h a t ‘ 7 0 s S ho w ” ended another sitcom they had their hands on was “The New Adventures of Old Christine.” Old Christine was able to push Julia Louis-Dreyfus away from the stigma of “Seinfeld” and provide a fresh platform to play with on CBS. Aimed toward a primarily middle-aged market this time, it was still a very popular half hour comedy for the network. Now with “Man with A Plan,” also on CBS, the married producing team dives 100 percent into mediocrity. After having their names attached to some quality traditional television products over the years, it is safe to say this is one of their biggest mistakes yet.

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creative writing “Black Wolf” Part 2 by Sean Maphia laker@oswegonian.com “Alright, now take it easy. She’s only a kid.” “You do not understand man, she’s a f***in’ whore! She stole all of my drugs and drug money! She deserves to die!” “Drop the gun now.” I have to tell him calmly because I can’t risk this girl’s life. This isn’t vigilante work anymore, it’s slowly becoming personal. He quickly retorts, “No!” “I’m not going to ask again.” The flashbacks keep coming. I have to hold them back because it’s distracting me from saving this girl. The scumbag starts pointing his gun to her head. I had to start thinking quickly how I was going to save this girl. I knew if I didn’t act fast that she was definitely going to die. I can see it in the guy’s eyes, as well as hers. She was starting to sob and then she said. “Please… help… me…” “Shut up b****!” After he yelled at her she was just wailing with fear and tears. “Look we can do this the easy way or the hard…” Bam! He shot her. Her blood spilled all over the floor of the abandoned building. He smiled after he did it. This mother f***er actually shot a defenseless girl. That rage I was holding back before came flooding out like the Hoover Dam had just broken. It was like watching

my sister getting killed all over again. I felt completely helpless, but not weak. “You shouldn’t have done that.” I said with a low voice. “What are you going to do freak show? Arrest me?” “Not exactly.” I blacked out with rage. I threw off my mask and lunged at him, throwing punches and throwing him across the building and against the walls. Of course he got some lucky shots and broke my eye socket. But I clearly had the upper hand. I was stronger than him. I got my bow out and started using it to its full advantage. I designed the bow to shoot spears out and after I whacked him a few times, I shot the spears at him. The spears nailed his hands and feet against the wall. I just went full throttle after that. I wanted to hear his bones break. I wanted to see the fear in his eyes. I wanted him to cry for his mother. I wanted him to exactly feel what that girl felt. Defenseless, vulnerable and scared. “Please man… have mercy…” He started coughing up blood from his mouth and his teeth were stained from his own blood. He definitely had a broken jaw from the way he was talking because it sounded muttled. “Mercy?” I threw a punch at his face. “Did you show that girl mercy?” I threw another at his gut. “She could’ve had a bright future. She deserved to live and see

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life. And just because she got you sick, that makes you god and you decide to take her life?!” I threw a kick to his groin. “I’m sorry… i’m sorry!” He was whimpering now like a dog. How f***ing pathetic. I saw his gun. It was then I knew I had a choice. I could throw another jab at this son of a b**** and just walk away and go home. Or I could take this gun, put it in his mouth and make him an example of what happens to monsters like him. When I walk over to the gun it felt like time had frozen all around me. I couldn’t even hear the whimpering coming from that guy. When I pick up the gun I suddenly feel the cold again. It’s the cold I felt sitting on top of that roof before I even went after these a*******. I know this is my ultimate choice. I point the gun to his forehead. He didn’t seem dangerous anymore. He showed fear which is what I wanted. “Please man… don’t shoot. Don’t shooo…” I pulled the trigger to his head and shot him dead center of his skull. The blood and brain matter had gone all over including my face. I immediately felt sick and threw up. I couldn’t believe I took a human life. Does this mean that I’m not so different from other criminals? That I’m not different from this man who killed this girl. There was no turning back. I knew at that moment why the cops, criminals, and civilians called me what they did. A ravenous beast thirsty for blood. A black wolf. It’s so cold out tonight.

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Aries (Apr. 19 - May 13):

Cancer (July 20 - Aug. 10):

Libra (Oct. 30 - Nov. 23):

Sagittarius (Dec. 17 - Jan. 20):

Addressing a feeling leads to a better understanding of it. The longer you push it down or try to ignore it the more if festers. Face your feelings or share them with someone close.

Fires cannot burn forever. The longer you try to fuel you flame, the less you will have after it burns out. Think of what started the fire and what can be done to put it out quickly.

This week you may have seen a side of yourself you did not know was there. Ignoring it can only make it stronger the next time it shows up. Do not be afraid of it, everyone has one.

It is better to rip the band aid off then trying to slowly pull it. A quick break may all you need in a problem area in your life. The more you lie to yourself that it is fine, the more painful the end result.

Taurus (May 13 - June 21):

Protection does not always come from an item or an object. It is a concept that can take many forms, but the form does not take away from its importance. Discover what protects you and what it is protecting you from.

Scorpio (Nov. 23 - Nov. 29):

Capricorn (Jan. 20 - Feb. 16):

There is not always shame in leaving something you know will fail. If you see something is not going to work, it is best to get away before it drags you down. If you cannot fix something, let it break.

Leo (Aug. 10 - Sep. 16):

A key piece of your life is being under appreciated. Not sharing your love can make other’s question if it is still there. Do not allow yourself to lose the things that matter.

Doing bad things does not make you a bad person. Everyone has missteps, but it is how you pick yourself back up that defines who you are. Pick yourself up and start moving forward.

Gemini (June 21 - July 20):

Virgo (Sep. 16 - Oct. 30):

Ophiuchus (Nov. 29 - Dec. 16) :

Aquarius (Feb. 16 - Mar. 11): Pisces (Mar. 11 - Apr. 18):

Too much focus on the little things can leave you feeling bitter about something that should not hold as much weight. Take a step back or a breath. Give yourself a chance to relax.

The longer you are here, the more it feels like home. Appreciate where you stay and show it appreciation. This could be cleaning a bit, buying something new for your place or spend a second relaxing at home.

Just because you live does not mean you are alive. Experience the things around you. This can be from trying something new, trying something differently or sharing something you do with someone you love.

The hunt is not always loved by the hunted. Do not take it as an insult if you have spent time trying to do something that is not right for you. Sometimes things are just not meant to be.

Underestimating someone or something may come back to bite you this week. It could be that you did not see something in a different light until it was shown to you. Take a closer look at things around you.