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Samantha Flavell Editor-in-Chief sflavell@oswegonian.com On Friday, Nov. 2, members of Oswego State gathered together in a somber dedication to the lives lost in the Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting and the Kentucky shooting of two African Americans in a Kroger grocery store. According to Omar van Reenen, president of Student Association, over 100 Lakers, including faculty and students, showed up in solidarity and support at the vigil. Numerous students and Oswego State President Deborah Stanley spoke at the event, along with the lighting of candles and a moment of silence following the reading of the victim’s names. An Oswego State member of Jewish Life spoke of how this was the deadliest attack against the Jewish community in the U.S. thus far. “I do not feel as safe as I once did,” Gabrielle Solomon said. “No one should ever feel unsafe because of their religious beliefs, the color of their skin, culture, their sexual identity or anything else. Regardless of our differences, we have to put an end to these hate crimes.”

SUNY Chancellor Katko defeats Balter for NY-24 Johnson visits Midterm election grants Katko third term in office Ryan Zalduondo Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com When all the dust settled on the election for New York’s 24th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. John Katko was able to hold off a strong challenge from his Democratic challenger Dana Balter to win his third term as a congressman. Katko’s six-point margin of victory was the closest race he has faced in his three elections, which was something he praised Balter for in his victory speech. “I want you to give a round of applause to my opponent, Dana Balter,” Katko said. “She ran a very good campaign. She’s a very tough opponent. And I really hope she doesn’t want to run again in two years, because she’s tough.” Even in victory for Katko, the night was not as celebratory as he would have liked, as the Republican Party lost control of the House. The upcoming Congress will be Katko’s first time in the minority party in his four-year, two-term tenure.

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Jim McGregor | The Oswegonian Rep. John Katko (right) has held the seat for NY-24 since 2015 and won his third term.

Though it will be unknown territory for Katko, he based his campaign on not being defined by his party affiliation. Following his announcement of victory, he addressed the news that the House of Representatives was now in Democratic control. “Listen, the House flipped tonight, so I’m going to be in the minority,” Katko said. “But that doesn’t change a thing about how I’m going

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to act. From the moment I went into Congress, I said I’m going to work in a bipartisan manner, and I’m going to continue to do that.” Katko also made an overture to the Democrat constituent in the district, as he tried to portray a message of unity moving forward. “We will do the best we can to lead all of you, not just some of you, and not just Republicans,” Katko said in a speech to supporters. “And to all of the Democrats who didn’t vote for me, I understand your concerns and I get it. I will work hard to earn your trust moving forward.” A six-point victory in what has been historically easy district for Katko to carry was indicative of trends seen throughout many of New York’s congressional districts throughout the night. Tightly contested seats in upstate New York occupied by Republicans came down to the wire, and as a result, Katko will be traveling to Washington, D.C. in January to a very different environment, losing fellow New York Republicans in Claudia Tenney and John Faso. As for Balter, her path is much less clear following the results of Tuesday’s election. “She didn’t take any questions from the press,” Syracuse.com reporter Julie McMahon said. “If she did, that would have been the first thing I would have asked her is what her future plans are.”

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Alexander Gault-Plate Managing Editor aplate@oswegonian.com On Wednesday, Nov. 7, Chancellor Kristina Johnson of the SUNY system visited Oswego State as part of her inaugural tour. Johnson has served as SUNY chancellor since September 2017, following an appointment by the SUNY Board of Trustees in April 2017. She was officially inagurated in September 2018. During a press conference, Johnson spoke about her plans for the system, her wishes for higher education entirely and her perceptions about the SUNY system as a whole. She spoke of the changes to the nature of industry and the professional work and how automation is posing problems for education as students’ future professions are revolutionized. “I think some of the biggest challenges, from the intellectual perspective, if you look at the kind of careers that students are going to be graduating in the next five years have and can have potentially be disrupted by machine learning, artificial intelligence and automation,” Johnson said. In 2016, the White House released a report in collaboration with a series of economic and scientific federal bodies that describes how “AI-driven automation will transform the economy over the coming years and decades.”

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Panel discusses funding study abroad

Students speak about scholarships, financial aid Maria Pericozzi Photography Director mpericozzi@oswegonian.com Funds can be a challenge for some students when they decide to study abroad, but there are many ways they can overcome those challenges and multiple scholarships for which students can apply. As part of the “I, Too, Am Study Abroad” panel series, four Oswego State students spoke to their interested peers Tuesday about their own issues with money when they studied abroad, scholarships they received and how they overcame the monetary challenges by budgeting. Before she studied abroad in Jamaica, senior communication and social interaction major Isabella Falcigno saved money with the help of her parents because she knew, at some point, she wanted to study abroad in college. “It wasn’t a big problem for me [before the trip],” Falcigno said. “A big problem for me was money while I was there.” While in Jamaica, Falcigno learned she needed to budget her money early on because she went through a big chunk of what she had saved during the first week she was there. “Don’t get carried away when you first arrive just because your study abroad trip is going to be so amazing and there are going to be so many different opportunities throughout the entire trip,” Falcigno said. “You’re going to want to make sure you have enough money to do everything on your bucket list.” Falcigno said unfortunately, there were a few activities that she could not do because she spent too much money going to expensive restaurants instead of eating a home-cooked meal. Junior applied mathematics and chemistry double major Kaitlyn Barney went to New Zealand and budgeted her money. “Although it was a little more expensive for me to be abroad, I didn’t let it stop me because it was something I really wanted to do,”

A Gathering to Remember Brian Hough, 3:30 p.m., Friday, Shineman Nucleus

Global Awareness Conference Speaker: Suki Kim, 7 p.m., Saturday, Sheldon Hall Ballroom

William Rogers | The Oswegonian Although students may think studying abroad is too pricey, there are options to help cost.

Barney said. Barney made sure that, between scholarships, funding and loans, she had enough money. From there, she budgeted the money how she wanted to spend it. “For me, I wanted to put a little more money toward travel and a little less toward eating out, and I did a lot of home-cooked meals,” Barney said. “I had an excel spreadsheet, I typed in what I needed to subtract from my total, and it told me what I had left. I knew how much I was spending in a month, and it was very easy to stay on track.” Some of the study abroad programs are only $1,000 more than studying at Oswego State for a semester, Barney said. “If you end up applying for scholarships here and there, and if you want to get your price down, there are so many scholarships out there,” Barney said. “If you get enough scholarships, you could actually go abroad cheaper than staying a semester on campus.” Oswego State has more than 11 scholarships that are awarded to multiple students each year, and there are national scholarships

students can also apply for which to bring the cost down. Junior public relations and global and interaction studies double major Theresa Personna studied in Belize and applied for a SUNY-wide scholarship, the Diversity Award, which helped bring down her total cost by at least a third. Falcigno did not apply for any scholarships for her study abroad trip, and she said it is something she regrets not doing. “My family and I saved for a long time, so I thought I didn’t need it because I had the money already,” Falcigno said. “I think about what if I did get the scholarship? I wouldn’t have needed to spend that money. I didn’t apply, but I highly recommend applying.” Barney said there is a lot of funding students can get when they are in college, whereas it will be harder to take off of work from a full-time job to travel. “Do not let funds stop you from doing what you really want to do,” Barney said. “You’re in college. When else are you going to get this opportunity?”

World War I Commemorative Plaque Unveiling, 2:30 p.m., Sunday, between Park Hall and Sheldon Hall

Grad-ittude Project, noon, Monday, Marano Campus Center Concourse

Student Reading of Brad Korbesmeyer Work, 3 p.m., Monday, Marano Campus Center 132

Is Graduate School for Me?, 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Marano Campus Center 133

SEFA/United Way Baskets of Caring, 10 a.m., Wednesday, Marano Campus Center, in front of auditorium

Science Today Lecture: Manuel Smel, 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Shineman 132

Tag Day, all day, Thursday, Oswego State Campus William Rogers | The Oswegonian Student panelists spoke about how they each were able to afford studying abroad, through means such as scholarships and loans.

Rodmon King, Oswego State’s chief diversity and inclusion officer, came to the Student Association meeting to reiterate his availability to students. He said he wants to meet with all students and listen to the community needs. He asked the Student Association senators for feedback and told them they can set up appointments to meet with him and to convey this to other Oswego State students. He said he wants to build more of a community.

The Student Association director of finance, Miranda Kryskow, presented a time line

for the hiring process for a new director of finance for the next year, as she will be leaving. In order to prepare for this change and inform those interested in applying, she will have office hours in Lake Effect Cafe next semester. The application period will be Feb. 11 - Feb. 22. From the applicants, the committee will select two they find suited for the position, and the president will pick one. Confirmation of the director will occur on April 9.

Directors of public relations Boni Quatroche and Kerri McGovern presented a strategic plan for what they will do for Student Association in their positions. In their plan, they said they will represent all branches of Student Association equally. They will also launch a website, through the Oswego State website, to keep students informed and up to

date with what is happening in SA, and provide information about what SA does and how students can get involved. They discussed social media plans for promoting events, maybe introducing a “SA member of the week” on social media and highlighting certain accomplishments done in Student Association. They said they want a new line of communication and will create newsletters (digital and in print) and press releases to keep the campus updated.

RES 54.03, or the Equal Online Representation for Student Association bill, was passed during the SA meeting. The bill was written by Senator-at-Large Corey Cesare. Most of the bill was written and explained in the public relations strategic plan. The bill was passed by a general consensus.

SLE 54.10, or the Organization Conference Budgeting, was tabled for the next meeting. The bill was about changing how clubs and organizations would go about requesting money for conferences. Senator Isabella Njimogu wrote the bill, but what she meant to express did not fully come out in the bill. Njimogu expressed concern about using the Student Association contingency fund to help organizations pay for conferences for their members. However, the bill was not written clearly enough for the senators to be able to make a decision on whether or not to pass it, so they did not vote on the bill. The Student Association senate voted on tabling the bill so she will be able to rewrite the bill, and it will be voted on next week.

A4 NEWS Faculty Assembly to vote on Historical fiction writer discusses research new free speech policy Living Writers Series welcomes Robert McGill to speak THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Nov. 9, 2018

Julia Tilley Asst. News Editor jtilley@oswegonian.com Oswego State’s Faculty Assembly will vote on a proposal that will define the campus’ freedom of speech policy, as there is not a defined policy currently in place. “We see all these issues on other campuses where there’s issues with [free speech] and we want to have policies in place for when problems do arise,” said Student Association Vice President Edward Kelly. “The policies were created by a task force that included multiple news writers and multiple students, and they’re going to propose it at faculty assembly this week.” According to the proposal, Oswego State aims to put these policies in place to reflect the U.S. Constitution and promote debates and freedom to express ideas. The bill states: “Our commitment to free speech stems from our legal obligations, as well as a dedication to an open academic climate…The college will remain a neutral venue and provide the same level of safety and respect to all speakers.” A location has already been designated as a public forum. The

Faculty Assembly chose the concrete area near Hewitt Hall and Lanigan Hall, and Mahar Hall, which they referred to as “The Sundial.” Although this is a public forum, the bill does have certain limitations to what can be done in the area. For example, amplification of sound is prohibited because of how close it is to academic buildings, where classes can be held at the same time. In the bill, Oswego State also laid out certain circumstances where parts of campus are reserved for usage and cannot be reserved by a third party, such as in the events of orientation, exams and graduation. The bill also proposes that the Oswego State campus must have a free speech area for third party organizations, barring time, manner and place restrictions. And the third party must reserve the space. According to the bill, “Third parties planning to use the space designated as a public forum for third party free speech must complete a designated public forum application and file the application with the department of Campus Life three (3) business days before the date when the applicant wants to use the designated public forum space.”

Maria Pericozzi | The Oswegonian The Sundial in the Hewitt Quad is the designated public forum space at Oswego State.

Kassadee Paulo News Editor kpaulo@oswegonian.com Robert McGill, a Canadian historical fiction writer, discussed the process of researching, writing and revising his novel, “Once We Had a Country,” Nov. 7 at Oswego State’s Living Writers Series. “One of the appeals of writing historical fiction is that it allows us to think about how we got to where we are now, and this was a question I had to think about when I started thinking about writing this novel way back in 2006,” McGill said of the novel, which took him six years to complete. He started the novel in 2006 when he lived in Boston, drawing inspiration from the Iraq war occurring at the time and finding parallels between the era and the Vietnam conflict in the 1960s and 1970s, neither of which Canada had participated in. McGill said he had seen dozens of books, including historical fiction books, with soldiers in Vietnam or draft dodgers themselves, so he wanted to find a perspective that had not yet been told. “The notion of Canada as a progressive country, a peacekeeping country, a home for refugees, all of this came from the myth of the Vietnam War, this particular concept of the country during that time,” McGill said. The protagonist is a woman from Boston who follows her boyfriend as he flees the draft to form a commune in Canada, and her father, in Laos, who serves as a contrasting character. During the years McGill spent researching history, he read texts and interviewed people who experienced being a seasonal migrant worker from Jamaica in the Canadian program, violence in Czechoslovakia, the effects of the Vietnam conflict in Laos and the taboo of sexual content. He alluded to these events by incorporating characters who went through these experiences, through the protagonist witnessing it on tele-

Kassadee Paulo | The Oswegonian Robert McGill talked about the research he did for his historical fiction book, “Once We Had a Country.”

vision and, in the case of Laos, by planting the protagonist’s father in the middle of it. McGill said to make a historical fiction stronger, it is necessary to include specific details to make it more believable. He discussed how his father would tell him about a specific camera he had received as a child, and McGill worked it into the story by giving it to the protagonist as her first camera. “When I was looking at 1972, I saw some interesting precursors, particularly with regards to the relationship between technology and exposure,” McGill said. He said historical fiction can let a writer include details about their own lives that they would not be comfortable enough to include in an autobiography or nonfiction piece, and he likes this because he can write more freely without self-censorship and make the story more authentic. McGill said the biggest challenge historical fiction writers face is telling an old story in a new way. He said writers have to take a recognizable event and come

at it from an oblique angle, using two different photos from the 1972 Summit Series between the Canadian and Soviet Union ice hockey teams. One photo shows the reaction of the Canadian team at the moment they won the eight-game series, and the other is taken from a different angle to show the Soviet spectators’ reactions of disappointment. He took the inspiration of the same moment with different photo aspects to write his novel. Another challenge McGill said he faced was properly placing imagery when he has always had an easier time with dialogue. To help with this, he decided to give his protagonist a camera to record video of her experience living in Canada, which allowed him to write better visual details. “For some people, it can be more exciting to write about what you want to know about, because that process of exploration, of learning can push you to write about new things, to write new kinds of things, and that can be a serious fuel,” McGill said.

Associate professor discusses resiliency

Oz Talk host encourages students to be kind to themseves Stephen Novak Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com At an Oz Talk Nov. 6, associate professor Christine Hirsch told attendees about when she has had to persist through hard times. Hirsch, who works in the communications department, spoke in the Onondaga Hall basement at 7 p.m. on “The Gift of Resilience.” Hirsch detailed her story of abusive marriage, going for her degree late into her life and declaring bankruptcy. She said resilience to her means to not give up, or accept that life will continue to be the way it is, no matter the circumstances. She called the many terrible things that can derail one’s life and what happens after as a “Check up from the neck up,” meaning that one might need to reassess their own mental state after trauma to restabilize themselves before their clouded judgement affects their decision-making. “Check up from the neck up is nothing to ever be ashamed of,”

Hirsch said. “Smart people are the ones who try to get the help they need. Other people stumble around. So, be smart.” Hirsch said she believes in the idea that luck is not something someone can control; the only thing that people can control is their actions afterward. To back up her theory, she used science of “Rational Motive Therapy,” in which people attach actions with thoughts and, when done poorly, create reactions like Pavlov’s dog. This can create incredibly irresponsible behaviors and cause people to develop nonsensical phobias or OCD-like reactions to otherwise harmless scenarios. “When you think about it and start assigning meaning to [the event], you can cause all sorts of trouble because based on what your conclusion is you will develop feelings,” Hirsch said. “Feelings impact your behavior. Behavior impacts your outcome. Event, thinking, feeling, behaving and outcome, that’s the basics of Rational Motive Therapy.” Without explaining the explic-

it psychology of the phenomenon, she told students how they could positively use it to their own advantage to keep down the tragedies of life. “Choose how you are going to react to the things that happen to you,” Hirsch said. “When you go around thinking that you’re afraid and labeling things as, ‘The worst thing that could happen,’ it sets you up for failure. It sets you up to be more afraid.” She then recommended three books to students about motivation and controlling one’s behavior: “Psycho-Cybernates” by Maxwell Mattz, “Power of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale and “Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life” by Martin Seligman. Hirsch said these three books had provided her with the courage to see through life’s tribulations and experiences. “Be kind to yourself because I think that’s one of the things that I see as a trend,” Hirsch said. “When we make a mistake, we beat ourselves up worse than anyone else could.”

Stephen Novak | The Oswegonian Christine Hirsch, an associate professor for the communication studies department, discussed her experience with resiliency.

A5 NEWS Johnson plans for more artificial intelligence Balter loses midterm election, Chancellor prioritizes individualized education for students encourages New York unity THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Nov. 9, 2018

SUNY from COVER Johnson said her plans for that challenge include bringing more artificial intelligence into classrooms so students can get acquainted with the ways those tools operate and assist in their future employment. “Preparing our students, whether they be in liberal arts or in technology or other fields, to understand what those analytical tools can do for them, to make them even better, I think that’s going to be our greatest challenge, is to make sure that our students are prepared and either can create their own world through individualized education or they can har-

ness the other worlds that people have created in order to be part of that future of work,” Johnson said. Johnson also spoke about her thoughts on higher education in general and how she would like to see the systems of colleges and universities change. She prioritized access and adaptation to different students needs, instituting more individualized approaches to teaching and education. “I think the thing I’m most excited about is creating this sense of individualized education,” Johnson said. “It’s that every single student gets the kind of education they need, when they need it, to maximize who they can ultimately be and how they can make the

best and biggest positive impact on society.” Johnson mentioned during the press conference that, across the individual SUNY systems, she continually saw a campuswide devotion by students to their studies and saw faculties and administrations that were focused on the students. “Every single student that I meet is just so passionate about what they’re doing, and love the individual campus that they’re at, and I think the faculty is equally dedicated and the administration,” Johnson said. “It’s all about a student-centeredness, those experiential learning opportunities, and that’s pretty unique.”

Kyle Hurley | The Oswegonian Chancellor Johnson (right) spoke with representatives from Oswego State student media groups WNYO, The Oswegonian and WTOP-10.

KATKO from COVER Balter’s concession speech was about 10 minutes in length, and the majority of it was addressing her supporters. “You are this,” Balter said. “You are this campaign, and we are the change. You inspire me every day.” Following this, the Democratic nominee took a similar stance to her Republican opponent and called for unity among those in NY-24 to move past this contentious campaign. “I am calling on all central and western New Yorkers,” Balter said. “Democrats, Republicans, Independents, Working Families, conservatives: remember, what unites us is far stronger than what divides us.” In the scope of New York, this race was one of the most closely watched because of the large Democrat population in urban Syracuse. “She was down in the polls by quite a bit for a long time,” New York State Democratic Party Field Organizer Derek Smith said. “The fact she was able to get it down

to six points is pretty impressive with all things considered.” In a moment, that was in character for Balter, considering the way she ran her campaign. She talked about her pride in being part of a progressive liberal movement attempting to create change. “I am proud to be part of the movement all across the country of regular people saying, ‘We’re better than this,’” Balter said. “I am especially proud to be among the record number of women running.” A record 98 women (and counting) were elected to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, smashing the previous record of 84. Moving back to NY-24, Katko will return to Washington with a renewed focus following the campaign, hoping to still govern effectively regardless of who else is in the chamber. “I believe in this country and what’s right,” Katko said. “Whoever is in the majority is less important to me than how we conduct ourselves as congressmen and congresswomen.”

Alexander Gault-Plate | The Oswegonian Dana Balter visited Oswego State for a town hall meeting Oct. 29 and spoke before the election.

NEWS A6 Concern arises for brochure on terrorism THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Nov. 9, 2018

Young Americans for Freedom encourage discussion of thought Kassadee Paulo News Editor kpaulo@oswegonian.com During the Oct. 30 Student Association session, Oswego State junior Ariel Gutman-Gates brought forth concern during public comment regarding the rhetoric of a brochure found in The Point, where student clubs and organizations are based. A stack of the brochure, titled “Is Concern About Jihad Terror Just ‘Islamophobia’?,” was found by Gutman-Gates and others on top of the desk of the College Republicans club in The Point, but belongs to the Young Americans for Freedom club, according to Tyler Toomey, president for both organizations. Gutman-Gates addressed Student Association after around 60 students had come to him over a span of three weeks to tell him they felt uncomfortable and unsafe with the content being distributed on campus. He referred to the Student Association bylaws, which state that no SA funded club or organization can be discriminatory to other students, and he requested looking into defunding the organization distributing the brochure. “There were visual images of terrorist attacks constantly throughout this entire [brochure], talking about Islam, and it is very apparent this is not something that someone being of the Muslim faith would pick this up and go, ‘Oh, this is OK,’” Gutman-Gates said during public comment. “The Point is a place for student leaders. Is that the kind of imagery we want for our student leaders? Absolutely not.” Young Americans for Freedom, although recognized by Student Association, is not yet eligible to receive a budget and has not requested money from the contingency fund. It was recognized just last semester and will not be funded until next semester, according to Student Association Director of Finance Miranda Kryskow. If

Maria Pericozzi | The Oswegonian The brochure, “Is Concern About Jihad Terror Just ‘Islamophobia’?,” was distributed on Sept. 11.

found to be discriminatory, SA could vote to unrecognize the club. “The first part of our constitution says that no funded organization shall be discriminatory based on pretty much anything,” Kryskow said. “It would certainly have to be looked at by the court in order to review the case and deem it discriminatory before actual defunding of an organization can happen, but as of right now, the Young Americans for Freedom are not currently a funded organization in any way shape or form.” The brochure contains excerpts from the Quran and analyzes that “Islam is a threat to women… gays… Jews… Christians… secular liberals…[and] secular Muslims.” Toomey said the goal for Young Americans for Freedom is to provoke thought, conversation and debate on controversial topics so both sides can grow. He said the organization distributed the brochures during the organization’s 9/11 memorial after they received a box of them from the national organization and has not personally heard of any concern from them. He said

even though he does not agree with every single point, he finds the content has “some good points.” “Most of the things that could be seen as down putting or offensive are coming right from [Muslims’] holy book,” Toomey said. “The point of this is not saying that all Muslims are terrorists. We are talking about people that actually are terrorists and are bad people. You can be a Christian and be a terrorist; you can be Jewish and be a terrorist…You have to be able to separate terrorist from Muslim.” Toomey said he would encourage students concerned by the rhetoric of the brochure to attend a Young Americans for Freedom meeting to express where they disagree and find where they can agree. “Everyone has a right to free speech, and hate speech is covered by free speech in this country, but with that responsibility of free speech in all forms comes the concomitant responsibility to support, include and welcome the people and especially your peers around you,” said SA President Omar van Reenen.

Student Association organizes vigil

Oswego State community rejects anti-Semitism, hate OSWEGO from COVER Students who spoke at the vigil included members from Jewish Life, Vice President Sarah Nehama and Solomon. Ariel Gutman-Gates, the president of Active Minds, Andrew Nimetz, a Laker Leader, Marquel Jeffries, the SA director of diversity and inclusion and van Reenen also spoke. Rabbi Yossi Madvig from the Chabod of Oswego was unable to attend the event, but Solomon read a statement for him. Yossi also released a written statement on his blog in response to the shooting. van Reenen reminded students they should feel safe on campus and that the campus community needs to band together against hate. “Even though these incidents happened states away, hate is not welcomed here; anti-Semitism is not welcome here; racism is not welcome here, and yes, gun violence is not welcome here,” van Reenen said. “It is paramount now more than ever to denounce these despicable acts of gun violence and anti-Semitism, or history will repeat itself.” In his speech, van Reenen began a chant, “no hate in my state.” As he continued, more attendees at the vigil began to join, creating

Maria Pericozzi | The Oswegonian Members of the Oswego and Oswego State community gathered to memorialize victims of gun violence.

one voice to denounce hate. “An attack on one community, is an attack on us all,” van Reenen said. “So as Lakers, as students, we must be active leaders in pushing against hate in our state, hate in our communities.” van Reenen closed his speech with a reminder to all students, no

Maria Pericozzi | The Oswegonian During the vigil, the names of the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue and Kentucky shootings were read aloud.

matter their sexual preference, religious beliefs or political beliefs, that all are welcomed and loved on campus. “To any Laker who has experienced marginalization, discrimination and any act of hate, together we will pursue love in all forms, push back against those that divide us and affirm our positions in society,” van Reenen said. “And on Tuesday [Election Day], we have our chance to do so and many, many other days after that.” Following van Reenen, Stanley spoke out about how her words were not needed because of the outpouring from students and the positive reaction of students coming together following the tragic events. “You don’t need my words tonight because you have your hearts,” Stanley said. Stanley also spoke about how, while it is impossible to change what has already happened, it is important to call out anti-Semitism for what it is and to work on changing the future. “The future is hopeful because of how you are taking a stance,” Stanley said. “Go forward in the world and make the world a better place.”

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Inside Matt’s Mind Fall sports lose strong senior class

Matt Watling Asst. Sports Editor mwatling@oswegonian.com All of the SUNYAC champions were named, and the fall sports season has ended. With that, Oswego State will say goodbye to a handful of seniors; however, it seems like this year’s class was exceptionally strong for the fall teams. Between the fall teams, they will lose 22 seniors, including nine from the men’s soccer team. Of the 22, well over half of them were impact players for their respected teams. In regards to the volleyball team, the Lakers will graduate four players, including two athletes who entered the record books this season. Alison Sullivan broke the record for the most blocks in program history early in the season, a mark that was set back in 2000. Despite her physical impact on the court, she is an integral member of the team’s leadership. According to head coach J.J. O’Connell, her energy and excitement was contagious for the team. She came to practice ready to go and seemed to always have a smile on her face. Her classmate Alison Berger also entered the Oswego State record book, entering the top 10 in aces in a single season with 60 this past season. With two premiere leaders and offensive contributors leaving the program, the volleyball program needs its underclassmen to step up and fill their void. The men’s soccer team lost a slew of starters to graduation but is confident it can still improve on its 6-7-2 (3-5-1) record. Most notably, Sean Ormsby and Thomas Osborn, two players that wore the captain’s band, will leave the program. Ormsby was third on the team in goals as a defenseman with two goals in eight starts. He logged a ton of minutes this season with 1044 minutes, the third most on the team amongst all non-goaltenders. Osborn, another defenseman, started in all 10 games he played in. Despite taking just three shots, he netted one goal and was an integral player on the defensive back field. Due to his defensive skill set and responsibility, younger players like Caleb Munski could step up in a more offensive role. Seniors on the roster contributed to 46 percent of the scoring, as they netted seven of the 15 goals scored. Flipping to the women’s soccer program, it will lose only four seniors. Although she did not show up much on the score sheet, defender Chloe Lonergan played a ton of minutes for the back end. She played the second most minutes amongst the defense despite playing in one fewer game than the leader, Rachel DiCocco. Her two assists were nothing to write home about; however, she was much more of a stay-at-home defender. In terms of offensive production, Audrey Burbidge played a large role as a midfielder. She recorded four assists, which led the team and added a goal, as well. She started in every single game of the season. Despite coming in as a sophomore, Katie Reynolds of the field hockey team ended her career top five in points (68) and goals (29) in program history. Her offensive production began to flourish her junior year when current coach, Heather Moore, was hired as her goal total more than doubled from four to the 10 goals she scored in her junior year. After 24 points in that season, she was named to the AllSUNYAC second team. Despite the team’s struggles in SUNYAC play this year, Reynolds was named to the All-SUNYAC first team as a senior. She scored 15 goals this season, which is nearly half of the 33 goals the entire team scored. The team also says goodbye to Maddie Nelson, Emily Conklin and Lacey Woite. Although college programs experience constant turnover in regards to their roster, losing seniors still hurts. This year, especially, the losses are significant. However, Oswego State programs are still anticipating solid seasons due to good recruiting classes and underclassmen stepping up to fill their teammates’ shoes.

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FRIDAY, Nov. 9, 2018

Volleyball fights through challenges, finds success Lakers upset Golden Eagles, fall to Hawks to end season in playoffs Matt Watling Asst. Sports Editor mwatling@oswegonian.com

After just 10 days, the Oswego State volleyball team avenged its regular-season loss to The College at Brockport with a victory in the first round of the SUNYAC playoffs. The Lakers narrowly defeated the Golden Eagles in five sets after losing 3-0 in straight sets on Oct. 20. The Lakers dropped the first set 25-21 despite tying it at 21 each. This was somewhat troublesome for head coach J.J. O’Connell, as the Lakers specifically worked on closing out the final seven or eight points of a set during practice after the first match against The College at Brockport. “In the first set, it was 21-all with [the Golden Eagles],” O’Connell said. “But [it was] like the first match, where they scored the last four points, so I was like, ‘Oh man, here we go again.’” Fortunately for the Lakers, they battled back in the second set and went on to win it 25-23. Entering the fourth set, the Lakers were down two sets to one after losing a blowout of a third set 25-9. Despite the tough loss, the Lakers were confident in their abilities and the team in its entirety. “Our confidence [went up]. We knew we could beat them,” senior Alison Sullivan said. “They’re not

some unstoppable team, and we wanted it more.” Sullivan played well in the match, recording 12 kills, however, her blocking prowess was not necessarily on display, as she had only two blocking assists. Other Lakers stepped up mightily for Oswego State, like Lauren Fie and Melissa Lussier, who led the team with four and three solo blocks, respectively. Despite having a dominant postseason, recording 24 kills in the two matches, Lussier described it as a team effort. “I felt like we all stepped up, noticing how it was do or die at that point,” said Lussier. Despite the entire team effort, it was not enough to defeat the second seed, SUNY New Paltz. The Hawks defeated Oswego State 3-1 and went on to win the SUNYAC title. In the first set, Oswego State made quick work of SUNY New Paltz, winning 25-15. However, the second set turned the tides, as it was full of errors. “In the second set, we had five service errors and a bunch of hitting errors. It was just us getting a little sloppy,” O’Connell said. “If we could’ve stayed on top of them to start the second, emotionally, I’m not sure they could’ve recovered…We had them where we wanted them and we let them get away. I think we could’ve easily

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Maria Pericozzi | The Oswegonian Oswego State fell to SUNY New Paltz on Nov. 2 after committing 133 attack errors.

won our conference.” Even though the Lakers did not reach the SUNYAC finals, it was still an excellent season for the team. They eclipsed a .500 record for the first time in three seasons and achieved their goal of being a topfour team in the conference. “I was really proud of this team. We had some adversity we fought through,” O’Connell said. “[We] hit a lot of our goals – be in the top four of the SUNYAC, have a winning record...We accomplished a lot with this team. Everyone contributed. We had a lot of players who hadn’t played a lot of minutes coming into the year who really did some nice things.” Some of those players who stepped up include Shauna O’Flaherty and Lussier, a pair of players who O’Connell believes can step up next season and provide some offense. Of course, there are huge shoes to fill with several key contributors graduating. Aside from Sullivan, Alison Berger, Jessica Long and Ariana Wright will also leave Oswego State. Sullivan will look back on her final season in the green and gold with found memories. Her name will remain in the record books for years to come, as her 439 career blocks shattered the previous block-

ing record of 327. She also was able to help her team to a huge victory against The College at Brockport, who won the SUNYAC title in three consecutive seasons. “It was a really great year,” Sullivan said. “[I was] really happy with the year. Beating Brockport in five was awesome. Knocking out the reigning champs was a great thing, so it was a great senior year.” While Sullivan was a dominant presence along the front line, Berger was quietly having herself a great season. She recorded 60 aces, which was 10th best in program history. But, aside from the accolades, Berger was an incredible leader whose energy and personality will be dearly missed. “Berger is just, she’s going to be a tough piece to fill,” O’Connell said. “She’s kind of the glue that keeps us together, a really nice personality. Everyone likes Berger.” Despite losing four great personalities and athletes, losses occur at the end of nearly every season in collegiate sports. O’Connell is still confident that, despite the holes these seniors will leave, the Lakers will be OK. “I think we’ll adapt,” O’Connell said. “But it will be a challenge to replace some of the talent we are losing.”

Lakers look to improve on 14-13 record from last season Team brings in 8 players, including strong transfer Quinn Carey from SUNY Geneseo Mamadou Tall Sports Writer sports@oswegonian.com The men’s basketball season starts on Nov. 16, and the Oswego State Lakers are looking to make a statement and build onto their last season. A new season is fast approaching, and the Lakers are going into the season with a new team. With last season’s leading scorers Jamir Ferebee and Ian Schupp graduating and leaving the team, head coach Jason Leone was tasked with finding a way to fill the gap left behind. The Lakers have added eight new players to the team. With six freshmen and two new transfers, the Lakers are entering this season with a new look and new identity. While many would think the loss of two top scorers would be tough on the team, Leone said the team has “a more balanced scoring attack.” He went on to name sophomore guard Liam Sanborn, senior center Tyler Pierre, who was third team allconference last season, Quinn Carey, a transfer from SUNY Geneseo who led the SUNYAC in made three-pointers, transfer Joe Sullivan and returning ju-

nior Brandan Gartland. Even with those five proven college players spreading the scoring load amongst themselves, Leone is expecting the bench to be a key part of their season. Freshmen Louis Fedullo, Bo Sireika and Julien Crittendon, along with returning players Tim Marshall and Allen Durutovic, are expected to step up in those bench roles. In terms of returning back to the SUNYAC tournament and winning the title, Leone said that the team would have to have a balanced scoring attack. “[The team needs to be] a more intelligent and committed defensive team, particularly defending the three-point line,” Leone said. The team has adapted a more defensive mindset this season, with the goal of returning to the SUNYAC tournament. Leone said the major goal for the Lakers team is to make incremental changes to make it to the SUNYAC tournament. “[Our goal is to have] daily improvement and build some habits so that we are playing our best basketball in that last week of February,” Leone said. The new look of the team, along

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Taylor Woods | The Oswegonian Liam Sanborn (2) drives to the net with teammate Tyler Pierre (3) against SUNY Fredonia on Feb. 10.

with its youth, might serve as a disadvantage to the Lakers. The teams that have the most returning players are usually the best teams and the favorites to win the conference. Teams like Plattsburgh State ranked No. 14 in the country in the preseason, returning the best player in the region, John Patron, and five seniors. Lakers are in for a tough season being a different team than they were last season. Pierre is looking to step up and assume leadership role for the team this year. “This team is young, so we need some senior leadership, and that’s what I’m going to do. That’s what I’m going to have to step up and do,” Pierre said. With his experience and being a proven college player, he is looking to lead his team to success this season. With so many new faces on the

team, the main concern would be chemistry amongst the players. That will not seem to be a problem this season, according to Leone and Pierre, both speaking about the chemistry of the team in glowing terms. “It feels like a much different vibe in the gym every day,” Leone said. “These guys are workers. They are very connected. They really root each other on.” Pierre added that the team seems to be more close than they were last season, and he believes that will help them in the long upcoming season. “I like how together we are as an unit. On and off the court, we bond with each other pretty well,” Pierre said. After having an overall record of 14-13 last season, the Lakers are looking to improve and play their best basketball this season.

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THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Nov. 9, 2018

Lakers, Bengals connections extends off the ice Each week, The Oswegonian Sports beat writers give you their thoughts on each team's upcoming weekend schedule.

Men’s hockey vs. Hobart College

Ben Grieco Sports Editor bgrieco@oswegonian.com The Oswego State men’s ice hockey team is taking on a couple different challenges this weekend, both inter-squad and opposing teams. On Nov. 9, the Lakers will be taking on SUNY Canton, and Nov. 10, there will be a home game against Hobart College. This weekend will be the first back-to-back weekend of the season for Oswego State, after three straight weekends of a single-game weekend. The Lakers will also be taking their first nationally ranked team in Hobart College, who is No. 5 in the USCHO poll and No. 11 in the d3hockey.com poll. Oswego State is ranked No. 6/7. After a strong outing against SUNY Cortland last weekend, especially freshman Travis Broughman, who had a three-point game with two goals, the Lakers should have a strong sense of who will be performing well in the upcoming weekend. Broughman will be a key player to watch in the upcoming weekend to see if he can continue his scoring ways. This weekend will surely be a test for the deep Lakers’ team, who has the advantage of rotating players around with the amount of depth the team has. After having 12 scratches last weekend, head coach Ed Gosek and the rest of his staff have a strong arsenal to keep their team fresh and ready.

Despite move to NEWHL, graduating players, Buffalo State still rivals Luke Owens Sports Writer sports@oswegonian.com Familiar foes meet this weekend in Buffalo, as the Oswego State Lakers travel west to take on the Buffalo State Bengals. The last time these two met, the Lakers knocked off the Bengals in the NEWHL semifinals at Buffalo State Ice Arena. But even with half of Oswego State’s roster being new this season and Buffalo State also having roster turnover and a new coach, the rivalry remains. “It’s just fun. It’s become a great rivalry - a fun rivalry,” head coach Diane Dillon said. “And there’s been success on both sides. We know these players, and they know us.” From the players’ standpoint, there is no love lost between the two teams. “We look at it more of a rival than we do the other league games,” said Oswego State forward Leah Czerwinski. Czerwinski, a Buffalo native, represents one of many connections between western New York and the Oswego State hockey team. Before landing with the Lakers, she played for the Buffalo Bisons travel team. “I love going and playing them, and I know a lot of the girls on the team and I know a lot of people in the stands when we go,” Czerwinski said. “It’s nice to be in your hometown.” Along with Czerwinski, senior goaltender Mikaela Ditonto also hails from western New York. She was a member of the Buffalo Stars before playing for Oswego State. Although the senior mainly sees it as being just another game, it is always fun to go home. “It means a lot. We’re primarily focused on the game, but it’s always a fun environment,” Ditonto said. The game between the Lakers and the Bengals often draws a nice crowd, as both parents and alumni from the Buffalo area show up to support their Lakers. “We always have a lot of people in the stands, so it’s fun to see a lot of green and gold in a visitor’s rink,” Dillon said.

Campus Rec Report: winter intramural sports in full swing Morgan Meaney Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com In the floor hockey league, we continued to see some close matchups and dominating performances. In the corec competitive league, Smack Deez Balls continued to impress the league, capturing their fifth and sixth victories this week over Timid Elks (8-5) and Spankfest (10-6). Sweepers started their week strong with a close win over Spankfest in a final score of 8-7 but fell short to PuckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt later in the week in a final score of 10-6. In the men’s recreational league, Bueller Boys overtook Vegas Golden Schmucks in the first game of the week in a final score of 11-4. In the only other men’s recreational game of the week, The Wizards defeated Dekes of Hazzard in a score of 10-3. In the corec recreational league, Swiffers took home their fourth win of the season with a victory over The Sticks (2-1). In the other two corec games, Broom Ballerz defeated Down the Hatch (7-3), while Broom, Roasted claimed a victory over Bad Joke Squad (3-0). In the men’s competitive league, Hit It and Quit It and Long Lizards both took home their third victories of the season. Hit It and Quit It, also, took down Here Comes the Broom in a final score of 2-1, and Long Lizards defeated Metards in the same score of 2-1. In a competitive game, Beantown Freaks defeated the Mighty Schmucks in a final score of 5-2. In the men’s recreational league, there were several close games. Legion of Doom defeated Scrambled Legz in a score of 49-31. Fiend Team asserted their dominance with a huge win over Phil Jackson Five in a score of 63-39. Facials fell to Blazerz in a score of 64-55, while in a close matchup, Free Agents defeated Stone and Company (3937). In the final men’s recreational

game of the week, Tune Squad defeated Scrambled Legz in a final score of 58-37. In the men’s competitive league, 5th year defeated OFCBC in a score of 72-32. DaRec took down the 516 Ballers in a 64-46 victory, and MAWD defeated How’d It Taste in a closer score of 68-53. Cyclones proved they are a force to be reckoned with, with a dominating victory over Lakeside Guys (8954). In the closest game of the week, Othmaro Service beat Third Time’s the Charm in a final score of 71-70. In the final game of the regular season, Othmaro Service was able to capture the intramural T-shirts because of their undefeated season. Also contested this week was the volleyball tournament, held this past Saturday in the Lee Hall gym. In the corec tournament, the Absolute Zeros secured their spot in the next round by securing a win over Milwaukee’s Best with two set wins. Salt My Pepper defeated Sets on the Beach (2-0) to advance to the next round, while Lil bump defeated Gizzard Eaters in a final score of 2-0. In the second round, Popped A Volley Im Settin secured their spot in the semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over The Absolute Zeros. Also securing their spot in the semis was I Dig It with a win over Karasuno (2-1). In the final game of that round, Lil bump secured their spot with a victory over How I Set Your Mother (2-0). In the semi-finals, Salt My Pepper and Popped a Volley Im Settin were set to compete in the championship game following their victories over Lil bump (2-1) and I Dig It (2-0). In the final game of the tournament, Popped a Volley Im Settin were able to secure the win with a big victory over Salt My Pepper. In the men’s tournament, there was less team participation, but OFC Rip Dowling and Oswego XC had themselves a game, with OFC RIP Dowling emerging victorious.

Dillon represents another connection with Buffalo. She hails from Tonawanda and lived there before playing hockey for Cornell University and eventually becoming an assistant coach for the Big Red. Aside from the connections to Buffalo, the two sides always seem to play each other tightly. Although Buffalo State held a 3-1 advantage in four regular-season games last year, the Lakers were able to win the NEWL semifinals 5-0 to send them to the NEWHL finals against Plattsburgh. That win also represented the first road win for Oswego State in Buffalo since 2013. As for the lack of regular season success, Dillon knows the Lakers need to jump right out of the gate. “We played OK, but we just were kind of flat,” Dillon said. “We didn’t come out with that kind of energy and exuberance that we need at the beginning of the game. We’ve been notorious for our slow starts.” Although Czerwinski has only been with the team for two years, she also sees the approach that needs to be taken by the Lakers to flip the regular-season script. “We have to have a better start,” Czerwinski said. ”We have to have a good warmup and focus on the

practices before. We need to be strong every day.” The biggest key to this weekend lies in the power play for Oswego State against the penalty kill of Buffalo State. The Bengals have committed 17 penalties through four games this season. “We know they tend to take a lot of penalties, but on the other side of that, they’ve scored a couple of shorthanded goals this year,” Dillon said. The good news for Buffalo State is that only one of those 17 penalty kills yielded goals for the opposing team. To change that, the Lakers must stay aggressive on the power play. “It’s going to be about puck movement,” Dillon said. “They’ve been very aggressive in the past. They force you to make plays against them. As long as we are prepared and know two passes ahead what we’re trying to accomplish, you can really exploit an aggressive penalty kill like that.” Perhaps the most pressing question dug right into Dillon’s western New York roots. If one is eating wings in Buffalo, Duffs or Anchor Bar? “I got to go with Duff’s. I love Anchor Bar and the history of it, but if you want the wings and the fries, you’ve got to go Duff’s,” Dillon said.

Maria Pericozzi | The Oswegonian Oswego State defenseman Madison Byrne sends an outlet pass out of her defensive end.

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

Women’s hockey at Buffalo State

Luke Owens Sports Writer sports@oswegonian.com This weekend, Oswego State travels to Buffalo to take on NEWHL rival Buffalo State. The Lakers have gotten off to a 2-0 start this season, but with little to no competition. In their last outing, Oswego State took care of Wilkes University 5-0. Buffalo State is off to a 2-1-1 start after defeating NEWHL foe Potsdam. The matchup between the Lakers and Bengals presents some interesting numbers, especially recently. Last season, Buffalo State won the season series 3-1 but would lose the NEWHL semifinals game on their own ice to the Lakers, 5-0. The Bengals have actually owned the regular season against Oswego State since 2015, going 6-2 over the past three seasons. But when it matters, the Lakers have had their number, winning the ECAC West Semifinals game in 2015 and the 2017 NEWHL Semifinals game at the Buffalo State Ice Arena, with both scores being 5-0 in favor of the Lakers. If the Lakers want the regular season success to change, it all begins this weekend on the road in Buffalo. Oswego State has 11 new players on their roster this time around, while Buffalo State has a new head coach. Although the pieces may be different, the rivalry remains the same.

SPORTS Tale of two top nationally ranked teams Oswego, Hobart take unspoken rivalry to new levels

Maria Pericozzi | The Oswegonian The Lakers will take on Hobart College after a game against SUNY Canton the night before.

Ben Grieco Sports Editor bgrieco@oswegonian.com The Oswego State men’s ice hockey team had three overtime games last season, two of which the Lakers tied, including the Dec. 2 matchup against SUNY Geneseo and Jan. 20 game vs. Utica College. The third game came at the beginning of the season on Oct. 29, resulting in a 2-1 loss against then-No. 9/10 Hobart College. The entire weekend, which also included a game on Oct. 28 against Elmira College, was emotional for both the team and head coach Ed Gosek. During the game against the Soaring Eagles, it was the Lakers’ annual TEAL game, which is the Ovarian Cancer Awareness game. It was the first TEAL game that Gosek’s wife, Mary, did not attend. Mary died from a battle with ovarian cancer on June 3, 2017. Gosek said the game was emotional for him, and entire team with dozens, of questions being asked all week from different media outlets and the pressure of not to disappointing Gosek or the ceremony. Gosek set up the game with Hobart College on that Sunday with the intention to get back into the season with a strong team and knew the game would be a good test for the young Lakers. “There were a lot of emotions the night before from the players, the coaching staff and everyone involved. It’s not an excuse. It is what it is,” Gosek said. “But that was one of the harder

turnarounds in my 29 years here.” The game was close and hard fought against the Statesmen. With strong play from goaltender Cedric Hansen, and the amount of opportunities the Lakers had throughout the game, the game was sent to overtime after a Cameron Berry goal at 18:35 of the second period and no goals during the third period. Jonas Toupal of Hobart College scored 52 seconds into the overtime period to seal the win for the Statesmen. It was the Lakers’ first loss of the season. “Even though we weren’t happy with the overtime loss, we felt that we could’ve done better,” Berry said. “We were still pretty decently happy with it because we were still young.” The unspoken rivalry between these two teams is not because of being in the same conference. Oswego State is a prominent team in the SUNYAC, while Hobart College is a key component in the Northeast Hockey Conference, even with other powerhouses like Norwich University. The rivalry comes from each game being hard fought, according to Gosek, along with the closeness of the two teams – only an hour apart. Berry said the growing dominance of Hobart College into the national rankings has also been a strong reason for the heightened competitiveness between the Statesmen and Lakers. “I don’t know if rivalry is the right word, but I think there’s a mutual respect,” Gosek said. “We know how they play and how the games go. Last year,

we lost in overtime at their building. It was a good hockey game. I would expect the same this Saturday night.” After the loss last season, it was up in the air if the two teams would play again this season, especially being in two different conferences. But, once some of the upperclassmen saw the Hobart College game scheduled for the coming season, it became an important game. “It was one of those games where when we found out we were playing them this year, it was one that we had circled on the calendar,” Berry said. Before the Lakers take on Hobart College, the team will have to go through SUNY Canton at the Canton Ice Arena. Gosek said that SUNY Canton will be his first focus. The game is the team’s first road game and first time the team will have back-to-back games. “If you’re focused on Saturday, you’re probably shooting yourself in the foot for Friday,” Gosek said. “They’re going to expose some weaknesses for us, which will hopefully make us a better team for Saturday night.” Despite the quick turnaround after a two-hour bus ride back to Oswego State on Friday night, everything will remain the same for Saturday before the game, Gosek said. The team will have its pre-game skate at 11 a.m., a video session and then the pregame meal, along with arriving to the rink at the same time. The coaching staff will use the bus ride home to breakdown video and start to determine the lineup for the Hobart College game. “I’m not into this, ‘We’re going to give you a chance to see what the heck you can do,’” Gosek said. “Right now, there’s no preconceived notions about what we think we’re going to do for Saturday until we get through Friday and see how guys play and how we perform.” Oswego State is ranked No. 6/7 for NCAA Div. III, while Hobart College is ranked No. 5/11. Gosek said the rankings are nice, but this early in the season, with not a lot of games played, he considered it a compliment. The game, Berry said, will set the tone for the rest of season heading into the bulk of the conference games after the Hobart College game. “We’ve taken all the steps we can to be prepared for them. It’s going to be very physical just because of their style,” Berry said. “It’s going to be a lot of fun, so we’ll hopefully be able to come out on top for it.”

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On Monday Nov. 5, Oswego State freshman Travis Broughman was announced as the SUNYAC rookie of the week for men’s ice hockey. The Mechanicsville, Virginia, native was a dominant force in the Lakers’ first game of the regular season, where the Lakers took down SUNY Cortland 4-2. Broughman opened the scoring just over one minute into the contest when he received the puck from Anthony Passero. Moments later, Broughman showed off his hockey IQ and quick thinking on the second goal of the game. In his own end, he picked up a loose puck and saw Tanner Spink shoot down the ice for a potential breakaway. Broughman executed the stretch pass to perfection, as he laid the puck just in reach of Spink, who scored the breakaway goal. About midway through the second period, Broughman extended the Lakers’ lead to three goals when he netted the first power play goal of the season. He demonstrated his net front presence and size, as he was able to deflect an Aaron Huffnagle shot into the top corner of the net,

above the outstretched glove of SUNY Cortland goaltender, Nick Modica. That goal went on to be the game-winner for the Lakers after the Red Dragons scored two goals on the power play. Broughman was the lone freshman to crack the veteranheavy opening night roster. His hard work in practice and skills put him in a situation in which he could excel, the second line. His center is Anthony Passero, the Buffalo State transfer who averaged nearly an assist per game last season. Alongside the third member of this line, Tanner Spink, the trio is expected to have a solid season for the Lakers. Even though their only game was against SUNY Cortland, who was ranked in the bottom third of the SUNYAC heading into the season, the trio have scored five points on the season. With Broughman accounting for three of them, he is just one point away from the SUNYAC rookie scoring leaders. There is a three-way tie for the lead of four points; however, all three have played three more games than Broughman.

Lakers take on Clarkson

Upperclassmen to lead women’s basketball Pinkerton looks to establish team identity with freshman class Jake Vanderbroek Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com The Oswego State Lakers women’s basketball team is looking to rebound this season after a tough season last year. The Lakers finished with a 7-18 overall record and 4-14 in conference play. They are looking to add a bunch of talent on this year’s squad, bringing on four freshmen. For the fourth straight season, the Lakers will kick off their season home against Clarkson University, travelling to Potsdam, to play the Golden Knights at 6 p.m. on Nov. 14. The Lakers, however, follow up with an unfamiliar opponent, facing Alfred State for the first time in program history at 7 p.m. on Nov. 17. Oswego State will then host a fourgame home stand, including its home opener against Hilbert College at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 20. The home stand also includes the Lakers’ first conference game of the season, as they host SUNY Geneseo at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 30. With the conclusion of their matchups at Max Ziel Gymnasium, the Lakers will continue SUNYAC play on the road. On Dec. 7, Oswego State travels to Buffalo State for a meeting with the Bengals. The next day, the Lakers pack up and hit the road to take on SUNY Fredonia with a 2 p.m. tipoff. Oswego State will then stay on the road for some non-conference play, facing off against Alfred University at 1 p.m. on Dec. 15. Following the holiday break, the Lakers travel to SUNY Canton with a meeting with the Kangaroos on their road trip. Oswego State, who has defeated SUNY Canton in the teams’ past three matchups, will play SUNY Canton at 3 p.m. on Dec. 29. Following the meeting with SUNY Canton, the Lakers will square off against Wells College at 7 p.m. on Jan. 5,

which will be their final non-conference game of the season. Oswego State returns home to host New Paltz that same week, at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 8. After meetings with SUNY Cortland and SUNY Oneonta for some conference play, the Lakers will host four straight games with Plattsburgh State, SUNY Potsdam, SUNY Fredonia and Buffalo State in Max Ziel Gymnasium for at the end of January. Five of Oswego State’s seven remaining regular-season games will be on the road. The Lakers’ final home games will be against SUNY Cortland at 2 p.m. on Feb. 2 and SUNY Oneonta at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 12. Four days after that contest, Oswego State closes out the regular season at SUNY Geneseo taking on the Knights at 2 p.m. If necessary, SUNYAC Championship play will open on Feb. 19 as the top six teams begin their journey to the conference title. “We just want to establish our team, as we have a bunch of freshmen and transfers now entering this year’s squad,” head coach Sean Pinkerton said. “It is really tough that we only have practiced for two and a half weeks, and we’re still trying to learn each other’s identity.” They are going to have to figure it

out fast as possible, as they lost their star player, guard Courtney Ameele. Last year, the Palmyra, New York, native played in all 25 games, where she led the team and the SUNYAC conference with 14.8 points per game. She also dished out 62 assists along with her 115 boards. That earned her All-SUNYAC Second-Team Honors. She finished her career joining the 1,000 point club (1,064), becoming the 10th player to hit that mark in program history. Pinkerton believes that some of the upperclassmen this year will be able to lead the charge for the incoming freshmen. “I believe Rachel Windhausen and Quincy Zimmerman can lead the charge for our team heading into the season,” Pinkerton said. “They are both talented players and have experience with this program.” Windhausen finished second for the team in the scoring department (251) and rebounds (208). Last year, the Liverpool native averaged 10 points per game, followed by Zimmerman, who averaged 7.3 points per game. That included a career high of 21 points back on Dec. 15, against Cazenovia College. Her three-point jumper is very aggressive, as she finished second with 32 made three-pointers.

Taylor Woods | The Oswegonian The Lakers returned both Raiven Encarnacion (3) and Quincey Zimmerman (12) this season.

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The Oswego State men’s and women’s swim teams took on Clarkson University on Saturday, Nov. 3. The men came away victorious 184-104. The women fell to the Golden Knights 149-146. The men’s team was highlighted by a strong individual performance from Alex Davie, who won three events. He came in first in the 50-yard freestyle (22.00), 100-yard freestyle (49.04) and the 200-yard freestyle (1:52.52). He was also part of the winning 400-yard freestyle relay, which came in at 3:17.30. Davie was the first of four, along with Walker Snowden, Nicholas Weber and Ryan Kreuser. David came in with a 48.21-second 100yard freestyle. Luis Perez (100-yard backstroke and 200-yard backstroke) and Weber (1,000-yard freestyle and 500-yard freestyle) also won multiple events individually. On the women’s side, the Lakers were strong in the butterfly section of the meet. Grace Parente won the 200-yard butterfly with a 2:21.05, and Riley Synan

won the 100-yard butterfly with a 1:02.61. Overall, the diving teams were both strong for Oswego State. Miranda Frascatore came in first for both the 1-meter (233.00) and 3-meter (223.80) diving events, while Megan Maquet (210.55/215.1) came in second for those two events, as well. Freshman Cameron Ellis won the 3-meter diving for the men’s side with a score of 259.10, 16 points higher than his Clarkson University opponent. However, he fell to the Golden Knights’ Brent Reid after scoring a 256.00 in the 1-meter compared to Reid’s 278.70. Head coach Mike Holman has been trying to fight some sickness within his teams but will hopefully be back to full strength this weekend. The Oswego State men’s swimming and diving team improved to 3-1 on the season, and the women’s team fell to 1-3. Both teams will take on Alfred State Nov. 10 at the Laker Pool for both team’s fifth meet of the season.

Shore Report SUNYAC Standings

Men’s Hockey Plattsburgh Geneseo Oswego State Brockport Fredonia Buffalo State Potsdam Cortland Morrisville

Women’s Hockey Plattsburgh Buffalo State Potsdam Oswego State Cortland

Overall 2-0-0 3-0-1 1-0-0 3-1-0 2-1-0 1-2-1 3-1-0 2-2-0 0-4-0 Overall

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

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Oswego Scoreboard Volleyball

Men’s Hockey Friday, Nov. 2

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Friday, Nov. 2

Crowley: 1 goal, 1 assist Modica: 29 saves

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Lussier: 10 kills, 2 aces Sullivan: 8 kills, 6 blocks

Broughman: 2 goals, 1 assist Allen: 2 assists Richer: 16 saves

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Cimillo: 14 kills, 14 digs Neville: 11 kills, 2 aces Van Pelt: 16 kills, 5 digs

Swimming & Diving Saturday, Nov. 3

184 146

104 WS&D: 149 MS&D:

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(M) Smith: 50-yd freestyle: 23.26 (W) Fronczak: 200-yd freestyle: 2:03.87

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(M) Davie: 100-yd freestyle: 49.04 (W) Ross: 50-yd freestyle: 23.26

Wrestling

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

OSW: Finish 10th of 12 Mathews: 141-lbs 4th Place Reed: 197-lbs Top 8 Finish Corso: 141-lbs Top 8 Finish

Upcoming Events Women’s Hockey Friday, Nov. 9

Men’s Hockey Saturday, Nov. 10

@ 5:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m

OSW: 2-0-0 (0-0-0) BS: 2-1-1 (1-1-0)

HOB: 3-1-0 (1-1-0) OSW: 1-0-0 (1-0-0)

Clubs Men’s Hockey Club Women’s Hockey Saturday Nov. 10

Wednesday, Nov. 14

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6:00 p.m.

OSW: 5-7-0-1 WCU: 8-5-1-0

OSW: 0-0 CLA: 0-0

Laker Athletes of the Week

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Volleyball Sophomore | Cortlandt Manor

Around the SUNYAC

Volleyball 0

FRE: 22-10 (6-3) GEN: 22-10 (9-0)

Men’s Hockey 3

PLA: 2-0 (2-0) MOR: 0-4 (0-2)

The women’s basketball team looks to improve on their four SUNYAC victories from last season. The Lakers added four freshmen to the roster, three of whom are guards. Last season was Sean Pinkerton’s first at the helm of the Lakers’ bench, and he looks to turn the program around.

Melissa Lussier

Alex Davie

Men’s Swimming & Diving Junior | Rome, Italy

NPZ: 12-7 (5-1) KSU: 17-6 (10-2)

The sophomore had a dominant two-game stretch for Oswego State’s volleyball team, as she had tied a season high in kills with 14 against The College at Brockport. Despite losing to SUNY New Paltz in the semifinals, she had 10 kills, which led the team. In the win against The College at Brockport, she had two key serving aces to give the Lakers quick points in the eventual 3-1 victory.

The junior out of Rome, Italy, had a huge weekend, helping the Lakers to a win over Clarkson University. He won three individual races in one meet for the first time in his career. Those races were the 50-yard freestyle, 100yard freestyle and the 200-yard freestyle. His strong performance propelled Oswego State’s men’s swimming and diving team to a 3-1 record.

The men’s basketball team added seven new players to the roster that reached the SUNYAC championship a year ago. Perhaps the most notable of the seven is senior guard Quinn Carey, who transferred from SUNY Geneseo. As a Knight, he led the SUNYAC in three-pointers made with 91.

After struggling in their two exhibition games, the men’s hockey team saw their power play get off to a hot start against SUNY Cortland. The power play scored at a 20 percent clip as the Lakers scored two goals on five attempts. This is better than their preseasom margin, as they scored two on 12 attempts (13 percent).

Laker athletics will lose 22 seniors from fall sports to graduation in the coming months. The men’s soccer team will lose the most, as they say goodbye to nine players or 32 percent of their roster. The team that will see the most turnover is volleyball who will lose two of their top three players in terms of most sets played.

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Political ads Classes hard to complete before graduation Dear Abby promoting columnist Independent studying gives opportunities to students, teachers racist ideals ethnocentric Maria Pericozzi Photography Director mpericozzi@oswegonian.com

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Athena Lamicela Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com Less than a week before the midterm elections, President Donald Trump posted an ad to his Twitter account showing Luis Bracamontes, a Mexican citizen and drug dealer, admitting to killing two police officers, adding that he would “break out soon and kill more.” The footage comes from a 2014 case in Sacramento, California. The intent of this ad was clearly to increase turnout in voters who stand by Trump’s hard stance against immigration by making them fear the possibility of newly elected Democrats. The ad attempts to paint Bracamontes as an example of what immigrants will do if allowed past the border, implying that many other immigrants from Mexico and Central America would come to the U.S. to commit violent crimes. On top of this, the ad pins blame on Democrats for allowing this to happen, though it draws no connection to a specific policy or decision to back this up. The claims made in the ad are easily shown to be untrue: Bracamontes was deported in 1997, while Bill Clinton was in office, and arrested a year later on drug charges in Arizona. He was then released by Joe Arpaio, a Republican. This objectively shows a reversal of the claim that “Democrats let him stay.” Beyond the factual inaccuracies, the ad is also rooted in xenophobia and racism. It pairs the court statements with footage of large groups of immigrants, many of whom are fleeing their country to escape violent drug dealers like Bracamontes. Rather than acknowledging the reasons these people are leaving their homes, it chooses to conflate them with groups that commit crimes, which many of them have witnessed or were victims of. Using minority groups as political scapegoats is, unfortunately, not a new tactic in political ads. In 1988, an advertisement supporting George H. W. Bush focused on opposing Democrat Michael Dukakis’ policy toward prison reform. It specifically focused on the story of William Horton, a black man who was serving a life sentence for murder when Dukakis implemented a weekend furlough program. Rather than returning from his furlough, he used his freedom to perform armed robbery, murder and rape. Like the Bracamontes ad, the crime in question did in fact occur, but both ads serve a double purpose. On the surface, the ads criticize the opposing party by revealing the consequences of their policies. The other, more subversive intent of these ads is to give a face to a hypothetically larger swarm of boogeymen. The Horton ad intentionally played to the stereotype of criminals as being intimidating black men, in the same way that this new ad uses Bracamontes as the face of Trump’s “rapists and killers” from Mexico. While the Horton ad bolstered itself on racist subtext, Trump’s ad actively uses the criminal in question to implicate a larger group of immigrants. His campaign has held immigration as its key issue from the beginning, and his blatant disdain for immigrants has been the source of wave after wave of controversy. The ad was removed from Facebook and NBC on Nov. 6. Even Fox News, with its precedent of standing behind Trump, recognized the racism and has had it taken off its network. In isolation, ads like this serve only to disparage the opposition to win more votes. Nothing is truly contained, though, especially in politics. This ad plays a role in a much larger conversation about immigration policy and rising nationalism in the U.S., relying on fear mongering of Republican voters. This propaganda piece ignores vital facts that invalidate its claims and, in the process, deepens prejudice toward an incredibly vulnerable group of refugees escaping the same problems they are expected to cause. Threatening voters with a tide of dangerous immigrants is insensitive and explicitly racist. For them, violence is not a threat, but a reality.

Independent study classes pose a great opportunity for junior and senior students to work on their craft in an independent setting, getting one-on-one feedback from a professor. The flaw in the concept is that professors do not get paid anything extra for taking time out of their busy schedules to run an independent study with a student. With an independent study, the professor and student meet every couple weeks to work on their class material and review work, and the student works on a project independently. Most of the work is on the student, including research in most cases. Doing an independent study is a great opportunity for students to work with a professor and strengthen their skills, until the professor says “no” to doing a student’s request for an independent study. For some professors, they have other jobs and families and may be working on research or other projects while teaching a class at Oswego State. They do not have

endless amounts of time to spend on campus while having so many other commitments in their lives. That is the reason some professors turn students down who approach them about independent studies. For seniors, registration this past week was the last time they will ever need to go through the stress of it all. With registration comes problems, such as when classes required to graduate are not available, the pressure of handing forms into the registrar’s office on time or when independent studies and teaching assistant positions are not yet solidified. The last thing students need is one more stressful experience of being told “no” to do an independent study, especially if it was too close to registration and the students do not have a backup plan or cannot find another professor in time to complete it. For some students, independent studies are their last options. If it is their last semester, they have no choice in classes they need to take. Delaying graduation may not be an option for some students, leaving them with the realistic option of doing an independent study to fulfill certain major or minor credits.

Finding a professor who will take the time out of their busy lives to do an independent study is hard, but giving professors a stipend would make it easier. If professors meet one hour a week with the student doing an independent study, that is an extra hour out of their week, not counting the time they spend grading the students’ projects, emails being sent back and forth and more. Students are extremely thankful for professors who are willing to go the extra mile to help their students learn more independently. Professors have a contract with a certain number of classes figured out already about what they need to teach, and professors are not required to do a certain number of independent studies with students. It is purely educational and an experience that benefits the student. Professors should receive extra money for going out of their way to enhance the experiences of the students. If professors are given a stipend for each independent study they do, they may be more willing to work with independent studies, ultimately making students’ lives easier.

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Francesca Miesner Opinion Editor fmiesner@oswegonian.com “Dear Abby” columnist Jeanne Phillips took an interesting stance in one of her most recent columns. Valarie Kaur wrote to Phillips that she is unsure of what to name her next child. Her first child is named Kavi, which means poet. Not only is the name beautiful, but it also holds meaning to the family, as both of his grandparents were poets. Phillips answered that by naming a child a foreign name, they are more likely to be picked on. Kaur was, of course, enraged by this, stating that Phillips was being racist. The question is whether she truly is, though. The short answer is yes. Saying that a foreign name does not sound as beautiful in English as it would sound in their native language is putting the English language on a pedestal higher than whatever other language it is being read in. Of course, America is a primarily English-speaking country, but the problem is not with the name. The problem is the way Americans view beauty and how that translates into how children are raised.

Saying that a foreign name does not sound as beautiful in English as it would sound in their native language is putting Tweets from past do not always dictate future the English language Brother Nature apologizes for controversial tweets on a pedestal higher than whatever other Julie Loney Copy Editor language it is being jloney@oswegonian.com read in. Since its launch in March 2006, Twitter has served as a breeding ground for opinion and the ability to spread information quickly across a range of audiences. In previous years, however, Twitter has also become the world’s most accessible background check. Resurfacing one’s tweets, or uncovering previous posts, has become routine in a majority of celebrities’ lives. It is the focal point not only in many memes today, but also news headlines, posing the question of online presence morale. Recently, tweets from Instagram-favorite “Brother Nature” have resurfaced from 2012, suggesting pro-Nazism, racism and sexism. Kelvin Peña, the person behind the account, apologized in an open letter to his followers and others, asking them to accept his apology, as he was only a young child who knew no better. To 12-year-old Peña, those tweets may not have meant much. Peña, who is known for his talent as a “deer whisperer,” may be considered a self-proclaimed Instagram personality, as he came to fame through a video he posted of him feeding deer. He had no prior media experience and did not originally intend for the video to go viral. His videos were positively received and gained a fan base. For people to go and bring up his old tweets is considered out of line, as he has no significant pull in any sense of entertainment. He is not a celebrity, he is not running for an office of any kind, and he is not the

Photo from Funny Vines via Youtube Brother Nature initially went viral because of his videos where deer and squirrels approach him.

CEO of any specific company. His apology did seem sincere, as he was, at the time, a new 12-yearold in the Twitter universe for the first time. The era of resurfacing tweets, in some circumstances like Peña’s, is an attack from leftfield, and though the thoughts should not have been made or written in the first place, his apology felt genuine. In terms of someone having a place in the media prior to his tweets resurfacing, James Gunn, screenwriter of “The Guardians of the Galaxy” series, was recently fired for his abhorrent tweets. Tweets that, at the time, Gunn may have believed were harmless included obscenity after obscenity regarding rape, masturbation, pedophilia and more. As Gunn is (was) a prominent and affluent individual, his firing was both appropriate and reactionary. Though resurfacing can be looked as “bringing up the past,”

these comments were made when Gunn was approaching the booming film industry. What is different between Gunn and Peña’s case is that Gunn was working hard at attaining such a competitive goal yet still chose to tweet horrid things, only to forget about them until they would come back to cost him his job. In his apology, he owned up to the vulgarity of his tweets and jokes, yet his tone was more “hear me out, guys,” rather than truly atoning. Because of Gunn’s journey that brought him success, the tweet-based firing deems appropriate, as he had full, cognitive awareness of posting what he did. In an age where resurfacing tweets may reveal the true beliefs of an individual, it is important to recognize both the public’s reaction and how authentic and from-the-heart the apology was delivered.

Instead of foreign parents being worried their children would be made fun of for a name in their first language, white parents should be concerned with how they raise their children. Of course, if the name is something that is difficult to pronounce as a native English speaker, that is OK. No one is expecting children or adults to learn every language that is spoken in the U.S. It is perfectly acceptable to ask about pronounciation. What is not acceptable is to ask with malice, mock someone for their name or judge someone based on their name. Especially when someone is in a position of power and influence, as Phillips is, people should use such platforms to warn other parents into raising children to be tolerant and accepting of everyone, even when they are differen, especially when they are different than themselves. Americans, whether it be through magazines or through “personal preferences,” view people who are Aryan white as the standard for beauty. Obviously, this is not true. The sooner media accepts that celebrities like Naomie Harris or Viola Davis are as beautiful and talented as Jennifer Lawrence or Megan Fox, the sooner parents can name their children whatever they want without fear of other parents raising their children to be disrespectful.

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Since the day after Halloween, department stores have been pulling out all of their Christmas decorations in an effort to jumpstart holidays sales. It is OK to be excited for many people’s favorite holiday, but nobody should be missing out on the present because they are too caught up thinking about something that is still two months away. Far too often, people miss out on what is in front of them because they are too busy worrying or looking ahead. There is a big difference between planning ahead, being prepared and being obsessive. This is only intensified by big corporations pressuring consumers to start thinking of the holiday season earlier and earlier each year. Just this past weekend, an approximately 100-foot space in the Oswego Wal-

Mart was decorated with Halloween, fall and Christmas decorations all in one, which was quite an overwhelming display. The holiday season, no matter what your religion is or what holidays you celebrate, is a time for family and friends to join together. This cannot happen when people are too obsessed with what is to come and what needs to be done in preparation. It is OK to be excited, but remember that Thanksgiving is also important and not only for the breaks from classes, good food and time with loved ones. It is also important because it is a time for all our lives to slow down long enough to sit back and really think about our lives, what we are grateful for and the blessings we have.

The holiday season can be just as overwhelming as it is wonderful, and it is important to not skip past November as a time of reflection before the busy holiday month of December. Do not miss out on the blessings you already have. If we have learned nothing else from the world we live in, it is that nothing lasts forever, and it is extremely important to take the time now to be grateful, loving and appreciative of what you have and for those around you. By all means, do not miss out on those holiday deals. Just remember there is more to this impending season than gifts and material possessions. Do not forget to slow down long enough to enjoy those around you and be grateful for what you have.

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Authentic news outlets should not use clickbait

Fake news not only toxic habit plaguing news outlets

The amount of times on Facebook or Twitter there are links to misconceived news stories is absurd. Many people might call this “fake news” because they were falsely led to click on the picture to see what some famous person said, but, all in all, it was strictly out of context. However, this is not fake news. It is something else that is hurting everyday viewers but sadly helping the media: clickbait. Sometimes, the headlines used to get someone to click on a certain story has confusing wording or is, once again, just taken out of context. It is a little older, but on Oct. 23, the former New York Yankees’ radio announcer, Hank Greenwald, passed away at the age of 83. That itself is a major news story, despite Greenwald only being the Yankees’ broadcaster for a couple seasons. The New York Post wrote an article about it, and the tweet that promoted the article read, “Yankees’ radio voice before John Sterling dies at age 83.” For someone

Ben Grieco Sports Editor bgrieco@oswegonian.com quickly scrolling down their timeline on Twitter, one might read, “Yankees’ radio voice John Sterling dies at age 83.” It is all about the wording, and in today’s mindset of getting news quickly, it could be a common misconception. The story is, and should be, about Greenwald, not Sterling. While the story generally focuses on Greenwald, the headline does not. It is important to note the story was written by the Associated Press, but the headline was written by the New York Post.

While this is the only article in the last couple weeks that really hones in on the idea of “clickbait,” there are many other examples that have caused some news outlets to receive critical comments. This instance was no different. As media outlets, yes, they are trying to get the most clicks to get advertisement revenue and gain readership. But this is not the way to do it. The clicks on stories should come from true, captivating headlines with stories that present strong narratives and provide the news and any other anecdotes for readers. The New York Post has since changed the headline on its website to avoid more controversy. But this potentially could have caused someone damage, such as Greenwald’s family, for not getting the proper recognition he deserved in the headline. Clickbait hurts everyone, readers and news outlets alike. That should not be what gets outlets the attention they want.

Megyn Kelly does not understand racism

Al Roker dressing as white character not racist, insulting Samantha Flavell Editor-in-Chief sflavell@oswegonian.com

Black face is completely unacceptable and racist, but one should not be harassed for portraying character of a different race when they are not being discriminatory. This past Halloween, Oswego State alumnus Al Roker wore a costume in which he dressed as Doc from “Back to the Future.” Roker did not paint his face to portray the Caucasian character, yet Twitter went awry, shaming Roker, calling him “hypocritical” and stating that it is unfair for African Americans to portray CauThe independent student newspaper of Oswego State since 1935 casians when Caucasians cannot use blackface. This entire argument against Roker is absolutely ridiculous. It We want your thoughts on our coverage, campus and local issues, or anything is the equivalent of saying a child could not dress up as a sheriff beregarding the Oswego State community. cause they are not a sheriff. The

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issue at hand is when someone is dressing as a character of another race is not their race and they portray them through the use of stereotypes and painting their skin. This past October, Megyn Kelly from NBC was fired for claiming there was nothing wrong with people painting their faces darker to imitate a deeper skin tone for a costume. That is exactly what is wrong with appropriation at Halloween. When Roker called Kelly out for her statement, he had every right to. Blackface has been established as derogatory and unacceptable. It has long been used in this country in a racist way, and, in 2018, this should not still be an issue. The fact that people are blatantly calling Roker a hypocrite for what he said to Kelly is absurd. Roker did not appropriate anyone’s culture, and he did no

harm by wearing a white “mad scientist” wig and white lab coat. He dressed in a fun and creative Halloween costume as a character from a beloved ’80s movie. It is not unheard of that social media is often used as a platform for arguing. It is truly discouraging to see people try to incite racist arguments for the sake of wanting to turn the tables and make a case of an African American appropriating “white culture.” There is no reward in being the victim or being the one who was offended. It is not something people should strive for. As a nation, we should be working together to end cultural appropriation and extend respect and understanding toward our diverse communities. So, stop harassing Roker for having a better Halloween costume. Coming from a white female, he did not do anything wrong.

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C2 ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ C3 Remake of ‘Suspiria’ C5 ‘Red Dead Redemption

honors legacy of Queen

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FRIDAY Nov. 9, 2018

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‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ proves faithful portrayal of Queen icon Jessica Wickham Chief Copy Editor jwickham@oswegonian.com

Few bands were as innovative and captivating as Queen, and “Bohemian Rhapsody” does a stand-out job of capturing as much of Queen and Freddie Mercury as possible in a film that is musical, emotional and just plain awesome. This is as much a movie about Mercury as it is about Queen, filled with the heart, soul, fun and unique style that defined a genre. Rami Malek (“Mr. Robot”) nails his performance of the iconic queer rock star, from his physical appearance to his fashion and his flamboyant personality. That is not to say, though, that the other characters are some sort of side show, which is what a lot of other biopics get wrong. Every character in the film is unique and compelling, seen clearly in the rela-

Image from 20th Century Fox via YouTube Rami Malek shines as Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury in “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

tionship between bandmates Brian May (Gwylim Lee, “The Last Witness”), Roger Taylor (Ben Hardy, “Only the Brave”) and John Deacon (Joseph Mazzello, “Undrafted”). Lucy Boynton (“Murder on the Orient Express”) plays a caring companion to Mercury, and Allen Leech’s (“The Hunter’s Prayer”) performance as the manipulative Paul Prenter is scarily realistic. Even though he does not appear much, Aaron McCusker (“Incoming”) as Jim Hutton is a

romantic partner worth rooting for. Biopics about musicians understandably tend to have a certain formula: star gets discovered, gets a few hits, goes big, becomes conceited, has a downfall full of character flaws, makes up for those flaws and finally ends their story with one last hoorah having changed for the better. “Bohemian Rhapsody” follows this formula almost precisely and is arguably one of the best executions of such a

formula ever put to film. Everything that is introduced has a payoff later in the story, leaving the audience feeling satisfied and appreciated for paying attention. The general pacing of it was smooth, making the twohour runtime go by fast. Those who were hoping for a totally accurate depiction of Queen and its iconic lead singer will likely be disappointed, but that is mostly their fault for going into a biopic expecting a documentary. The film certainly takes some liberties with Queen’s real story, especially with the ending of the iconic Live Aid concert in 1985, but it is hard to argue the changes do not make for a better overall film. The changes in the timeline make the ending powerful, riveting and heart-wrenching. As exciting as the performance is, this scene is also where the film has its one flaw. The concert scene does a great job of tying up all loose ends and shows a lot of great character growth, but it simply goes

on too long. The audience hears earlier in the film that the band got 20 minutes in this epic concert, and the movie gave the audience all 20 minutes. All the band’s other songs were brilliantly woven in, with just enough of an origin story and bits of performances to get the audience pumped and keep the story moving steadily forward. This last concert, however, plays song after song in full, and viewers may understandably start looking at their watch for the first time during the film. Despite the slow moment, the movie still captures the spirit of Mercury and Queen, and that is all that matters. Those who love Freddie Mercury so much that accuracy is of high importance should stay home, and same for those that cannot even tolerate some wellportrayed LGBTQ+ culture. But for those looking for some great songs, relatable characters, a tight story and an all-around great time, this is the perfect movie for you.

MoviePass not cheap alternative like people thought

Image from Collider Videos via YouTube MoviePass started by offering unlimited movies for only $10 per month, and now, it is struggling to stay in business.

Maria Pericozzi Photo Director mpericozzi@oswegonian.com Unlimited movies for just under $10 per month seems like a great deal, until it is not. MoviePass Inc. was founded in 2011, allowing subscribers to see unlimited movies priced at $9.95 per month. There were multiple plans introduced to restructure the business model, including

unlimited movies, up to three movies per month and one movie per day for a flat monthly rate. The service uses a mobile app for subscribers to check in and choose a show time, and the cost of the ticket is loaded onto a prepaid debit card, allowing the user to purchase a ticket. This service worked out great for its users, being able to see multiple movies for a low rate. However, after continuously los-

ing money in July of this year, the service reduced its unlimited plan to offer three movie tickets per month and additional discounted tickets. Demand-based fees were also added, and blackouts were added to popular movies, restricting the service to a selection of up to six films that rotate daily. While most movie tickets are anywhere from $7 to $13, this still was a great deal for the subscribers, at least un-

til they were left standing in the lobby of a movie theater, seeing the error message, “Sorry, there are no more screenings today.” Users then check Google to see if they mixed up times, only to find there are still several viewings throughout the day left being shown at the movie theater. Starting in May, the company was losing millions of dollars and was forced to restructure in a desperate attempt to protect the longevity of the company. While MoviePass has a great concept, the system is extremely flawed. Being limited to a certain number of movies per month is fair and manageable, but being limited to certain films is unreasonable, especially if they are nonexistent. If there are showtimes online for the movies, there should be a time on MoviePass for users to be able to see it. If users check the app in the morning, it should be full of times for movies to be seen that day. It should not say, “Sorry, there are no more screenings today.” That is unacceptable and not worth the monthly fee. Multiple times while using MoviePass, users experience

errors, which can be enough to make them cancel their service. If the GPS is broken on someone’s phone, they are unable to use the app, which is based off location only. Users need to be within a certain mile radius in order to check in and load their card. If they cannot check in, they will cancel their service. If MoviePass only uses older movies that have been out for a longer period of time, the users would be unhappy that they cannot see newer movies for the low rate and would probably cancel their service. In the eyes of a former subscriber, there is no foreseeable solution for the company to continue the service and not lose money. Maybe it will introduce a program for its subscribers that will solve all the issues, or perhaps it will close its doors for good. Until the problems are fixed for users, it will continue to lose subscribers who realize the hassle of using the service is not worth it, which also makes alternative movie subscription services like AMC Stubs A-List or Sinemia much more viable options.

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‘Beautiful Boy’ may win Oscars, lacks primary narrative

Image from Amazon Studios via YouTube Timothee Chalamet and Steve Carell portray struggling meth addict Nic Sheff and his father David in “Beautiful Boy.”

Nathaniel Ahart Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

2018 is nearing to a close, and that means Oscar season is upon us. For many cineastes, Felix Van Groeningen’s (“Belgica”) “Beautiful Boy” is

definitely a film that will be talked about. The real question is, is this as gut-wrenching as people made it out to be coming out of the Toronto International Film Festival? The journey that both Nic and David Sheff go on is very sad and dismal, which is matched in turn by the performances from Timothée Chalamet (“Hot Sum-

mer Nights”) and Steve Carell (“Last Flag Flying”), respectively. While Carell’s mainly underplayed and subtle performance could snag him a nomination for Best Actor at the 91st Academy Awards, it is Chalamet’s turn as the meth-addicted son that will be sure to strike a chord with Academy voters. He is very pulled back and portrays addic-

tion in an authentic way. If one has seen the trailers for this film, the scene at the diner is a great showcase of their acting capabilities and, coincidently, is also the best scene in the entire film. Maura Tierney (“The Affair”) and Amy Ryan (“Monster Trucks”) are also great in their supporting roles. This film was not completely devastating, but that does not mean it was not engrossing. While it is not the type of film meant to draw people in every second by constantly upping tension, the writing is still very good and feels authentic to the situation at hand. The reason one might not be drawn in for the entirety of the film is because of its structure and it lingering a little too long. Watching Nic’s addiction get a hold of him feels very palpable, especially in a flashback scene with David warning Nic about the dangers of stronger drugs over a joint they shared. David and Nic’s dynamic is real and heartbreaking, as these two people clearly share so much love for each other yet have a hard time un-

derstanding each other within the situation. The dynamic between Nic and his younger siblings is also very interesting, with scenes that are very sweet and others that make viewers feel horrible for these children. There is one shot in this movie with the younger brother and sister that was harrowing, and audiences will not forget it for a long while. As for the structure of the film, the interesting thing is that it does not really have one. Events play out as they would in real life, which is both positive and negative. On the positive side, we see Nic’s addiction get a hold of him in a natural progression. On the negative side, it does not feel like a true film narrative with a clear beginning, middle and end. There are also flashbacks constantly during the film to help reinforce this, and some audience members may take issue with it. Regardless, “Beautiful Boy” is a very good film about how addiction affects families and is elevated by its outstanding cast, earning it a very solid recommendation.

‘Suspiria’ remake shows what happens when witches dance Dominic Rizzi Laker Review Editor drizzi@oswegonian.com

Just when it looked like there was no salvaging 2018, a competent director came in to save the day with a good script, one trippy vision and a whole lot of exploding heads. This time, it is director Luca Guadagnino (“Call Me By Your Name”), and the film is “Suspiria,” a remake of a 1977 film directed by Dario Argento. The film centers around a young woman joining a dance academy run by a coven of witches. The remake was in development hell for quite awhile, as it was first announced in 2008 after being acquired from the original film’s writers. Guadagnino offered the project to director David Gordon Green (“Halloween,” 2018), but it was cancelled due to financing conflicts. In September 2015, Guadagnino confirmed he was directing but stated it would be more of an homage than a direct remake. Writer David Kajganich (“A Bigger Splash”) set the film during the German Autumn of

Image from Amazon Studios via YouTube Dakota Johnson stars as the lead in Luca Guadagnino’s remake of “Suspiria.”

1977 to explore themes of generational guilt in Germany during the Cold War, while Guadagnino made the decision to use a bleak color pallet as opposed to a vivid, blood-red pallet used in the original. Besides the color pallet, this film has some of the most disturbing imagery of the year. Never before has pure torture been put to screen through the mode of dance, and it creates some of the most visceral scenes imaginable. Guadagnino has

a very distinct style that he has always had on full display, but it is his application of typically foreign filmmaking techniques put to use that really help make this film something special. Whereas the lead in the original was played by Jessica Harper, who also has a quick cameo in the reboot, the lead this time around is portrayed by Dakota Johnson (“Bad Times at the El Royale”), everyone’s favorite “50 Shades of Grey” star. Despite her

limited range she has demonstrated thus far, her blank, emotionless face somehow mixes and melds perfectly with the film’s bleak atmosphere. Guadagnino has a unique talent of taking actors and actresses who do not really have that much range and exposing their deepest vulnerabilities to allow them to enhance the material. It is a gift that not many directors have. Johnson in this film is certainly no revelation, but her understanding of the source material allows her to truly develop as the film moves on toward its climax, and it also helps that a majority of the performance is translated through dance, at which she shines. The standout and true star of the film, however, is Tilda Swinton (“Isle of Dogs”), who has always had a reputation for taking strange, almost alien-like roles in the past. Her unchanging look over the years has led to many dumb internet theories as to how she is an alien herself. Within this film, though, she may just prove those theories right, as she plays a whopping three very dynamically different supporting roles with complete ease as Madame Blanc, the current head of the Academy; Moth-

er Markos, the withered decrepit hag who currently rules over the coven of witches; and Dr. Josef Klemperer, an aging male psychiatrist who finds out about the coven and investigates from the outside. The fact that Swinton is completely unrecognizable for the latter two parts, in part due to the incredible makeup, is insane to say the least, as she gives all three characters such distinct personalities. At the end of the day, this is about as atypical a film as one could ask for. It is so strange with such an otherworldly feel to it that traditional audiences will most likely go away hating it, and the two-and-a-half hour runtime will certainly not help that one bit either. As a film experience, this is about as cinematic as one could ask for, as it is one of the few films that generates a completely new world within the real one, and there are a precious few films that can do that. Mixing elements of the old with a little bit of his very distinct style of new, Guadagnino has given audiences something the year of 2018 as a whole has failed to deliver: a wholly unique, original, engaging and interesting film.

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‘BoJack Horseman’ season five proves hilariously relevant Alex Kent Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Netflix’s “BoJack Horseman” has outdone itself with an outstanding fifth season that delves further into the human psyche. The season was released on Sept. 14 to well-deserved hype. Show creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg (“Undone”) somehow manages to make his animal characters more relatable than most human characters on other TV shows. “BoJack Horseman” revolves around the titular personified horseactor (Will Arnett, “Teen Titans Go! To the Movies”), who has lost popularity years after starring in a hit TV show. The setting of this world is Hollywoo (a satire of Hollywood), where humans and animals interact. Arnett is brilliant at showing all the layers of the troubled BoJack with his voice depicting an entire range of emotions. BoJack’s storyline this year was very intricate and more depressing than ever. He has finally started to make

his resurgence with his new hit show “Philbert.” Everything seems to be going in the right direction for him, as he begins a relationship with his co-star Gina (Stephanie Beatriz, “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”). His underlying need for affection and peer approval eventually gets the best of him, however, as his reliance on drugs and alcohol leads him on yet another unsettling path. The standout moment of the season and possibly the whole series is the sixth episode titled “Free Churro.” BoJack’s vulnerability is on full display in this 26-minute work of art. He is forced to deliver a eulogy for a loved one, and the writing flawlessly demonstrates all human emotions. It would be a shame if Arnett does not get an Emmy nod for his voice-over in this episode. Alongside BoJack is his former roommate Todd (Aaron Paul, “American Woman”), who is a human. Todd is struggling with his newfound asexuality and running his own time-keeping business. BoJack and Todd’s relationship has

drifted through the years, but Todd’s zany antics were toned down this season, and he was finally given a linear storyline. Human journalist Diane Nguyen (Alison Brie, “Glow”) shined in this turbulent season, as well. The ghost writer for BoJack’s autobiography stood out during the episode “The Dog Days are Over.” She visits Vietnam after divorcing Mr. Peanutbutter, a dog who is BoJack’s rival and Todd’s friend (Paul F. Tompkins, “Duck Tales”), with her goal being to find out more about her ancestry. Diane is emotionally lost, and the episode does a great job at showcasing cultural division in society. BoJack’s feline agent Princess Carolyn (Amy Sedaris, “Handsome”) also evolves in this 12-episode season with her desire to adopt a baby. One of the most unique qualities about “BoJack Horseman” is its ability to discuss and satirize current events. One notable storyline revolves around a talented actor who continuously degrades women and breaks the law. The show tries hard to decipher if it is normal to separate

Image from Netflix via YouTube Will Arnett and Alison Brie star as BoJack and Diane in the Netflix series.

the art and the artist. This was made in response to celebrities such as Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey, who abused their power in Hollywood. This is not the first time the show has expressed its views regarding controversial issues. Last season’s episode “Thoughts and Prayers” portrayed gun violence in the United States, and there was also a storyline dealing with abortion.

The writers make these polarizing topics fit surprisingly well into an animated adult dramedy. The show got renewed for a sixth season due to its originality and critical reception. If one is a fan of a well-written series with great visual humor and wordplay, then BoJack is the show for you. This is the epitome of an animated show done right and with a purpose.

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bility of a crossover is the executive producer also created the reboot. All this makes it sound very promising and a crossover may happen. The cast of the original series had sat down to watch the reboot “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” and their reaction is what one would expect. In the video, both Caroline Rhea and Beth Broderick (Hilda and Zelda) agreed the show is “terrifying,” and they would not watch it alone. Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina) was fond of it but admitted that it would be too scary for her children, saying, “I am not letting my kids watch this. They’ll probably like this better, but I don’t think I’ll tell them about it just yet.” Therefore, if one is a fan of “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” horror TV shows or TV shows that surround witches, “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” is your next binge. The show will get a season two since Netflix had ordered the series as a two-season deal.

New iteration of ‘Sabrina’ chills with darker, less corny tone Desiree Maichin Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: On Oct. 26, Netflix released its new show “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.” There was hype around the reboot on all social media since the first trailer was released. If one thinks this reboot of “Sabrina, the Teenage Witch” is anything like the original, all they must do is watch the trailer to realize it is not. The original, which aired from the late ’90s to the early 2000s, was a comedy, whereas this version is a dark horror show. Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (“Riverdale”) is the mind responsible for bringing the comic book “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” to the television screen. When Sabrina turns 16, she has to turn herself over to the Dark Lord, meaning she has to choose between her human life or her witch life. Even with the main characters that have come back for the

Kiernan Shipka stars as the titular Sabrina, who was previously played by Melissa Joan Hart on the popular ’90s show.

reboot, there are differences. An example of this is Salem, who is now a real cat and not a puppet. Harvey and Sabrina are already together at the very beginning, instead of how we first see them meet in the original. The cast of “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” starts with Kieran Shipka (“Feud: Bette and Joan”) as Sabrina Spellmen. Ross Lynch (“Status Update”) steps into the role as her boyfriend, Harvey

Kinkle. Lynch is famous for being a Disney star and playing Jeffrey Dahmer in last year’s “My Friend Dahmer.” Miranda Otto (“Homeland”) and Lucy Davis (“Wonder Woman”) play Sabrina’s aunts Zilda and Helda. Chance Perdomo (“Killed by My Debt”) plays Sabrina’s cousin Ambrose. Jaz Sinclair (“Slender Man”) plays Rosalind, Sabrina’s best friend. Michelle Gomez (“Dr. Who”) plays the role of Mary Wardwell, Sabrina’s

favorite teacher. Since the release of the trailer, people looking forward to the reboot and fans of the teen show “Riverdale” automatically started hoping for a crossover. Many hints could lead to the audience to getting a crossover in the future. For one, “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” takes place in Greendale, which is a fictional town that neighbors the town of Riverdale. Another fact that leads to the possi-

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‘Red Dead 2’ sets bar high for open-world games

Image from Rockstar Games via YouTube Rockstar’s highly anticipated sequel was eight years in the making and has shattered all expectations, receiving a perfect grade from IGN.com

Stephen Novak Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: “Red Dead Redemption 2” is a game brought to us by Rockstar Games, famous (or infamous, depending on how one sees things) for the “Grand Theft Auto” games, which are characterized by unabashed use of crime and evil in the day-to-day lives of its characters. It is interesting that a company priding itself in that guilt-free lifestyle would follow up with something as thought-provoking and humble as “Red Dead Redemption 2.” It is a game that takes itself slow and seriously, but not serious to the point of being pretentious. The game takes place during the dying days of the wild West, where the Van Der Linde gang lives out a life of crime and robbery. The player takes control of Arthur Morgan (Roger Clark, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”), a senior gun loyal to gang leader Dutch Van Der Linde. The plot starts with a somewhat picaresque approach, revolving around the gang moving from town to town and causing trouble as the stakes around their family slowly rise. Special care was given to the characters, particularly the lead, Arthur, who can be

both charismatic and a jerk at the same time. His wit and the spark of humanity that he carries might cement him as one of the best video game characters to date. The game crafts its narrative by cleverly mixing its story with the gameplay mechanics. The player will commonly find themselves in various random encounters throughout their trek across southern rural America, letting them decide what kind of man Arthur Morgan will ultimately become. These can range from donating money to the impoverished to helping a stranger deal with a snake bite, and an ambush from one of the many opposing gangs and bounty hunters. Many of these encounters will be remembered, as players might find a man they saved hours ago back in town offering to buy them something for their troubles or a family member track them down for vengeance. The honor system from previous games also makes a reappearance, giving players a reasonable moral compass to follow. A strong emphasis was placed on realism, with the player storing all of their weapons on their horse, eating regular meals and maintaining their hygiene. Thankfully, this is mostly a side attraction and avoids the more irritating parts of sur-

vival games. In fact, many of these things will be done during the time the player spends at the Van Der Linde camp, which provides a good time to slow down the pace, get to know the rest of the gang and modify clothes. Some might find the slower pace to be a bit annoying when compared to the gunslinging shooting fun of the missions, but these moments serve to give the action stronger context. The only thing that brings the realism down is the oddly out-of-place resilience Arthur has toward having hot lead tearing through his torso. The player has a very large margin for error that can make the game too easy at times. This is only complimented by the fact that the player has no option to make the game easier or tougher throughout the adventure. Despite that, the combat itself is good fun. It captures the feeling of Western gun battling, with an amazing soundtrack inspired by the era it takes place in. It feels a lot like the combat in “The Last of Us,” having players ducking behind cover while using crafted weaponry to outwit a very intelligent artificial inteligence system. Enemy bandits will dive into cover, make plans to sneak up, coordinate ways to seal off escapes and clutch their wounds. It helps lend the game a sense of realism that

keeps the gunfights engaging even if the fights themselves are not all that difficult. The deadeye system also makes a return from the last game, allowing Arthur to focus on his targets, plan his shots in slow motion and then fire them off with cinematic flair. Each gun in the game will grow in combat proficiency the more they are used, leading some starting revolvers to fire wildly at the beginning but then become pinpoint accurate as time goes on. There are also a lot of side activities that expand the world and provide extra content. The characters in these side episodes are just as engaging as the main story, and one might find themselves wandering around New Hanover hours before looking at another story mission. An example is where someone may find themselves miles away from their horse and find dynamic action simply trying to walk home to camp, separated from their lifeline. What might be annoying in other games is a set up for a new story in this one. “Red Dead Redemption 2” is a game that should inspire open-world games in the future, with its amazing characters, natural storytelling and living, breathing world that reacts to the player. Rockstar’s newest game is one that should not be missed.

Both ‘Shrek’ and ‘Puss in Boots’ are reportedly getting rebooted by Illumination Entertainment, which made ‘Despicable Me.’

Both ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘Breaking Bad’ are reportedly getting feature-length films. Andrew Lincoln is expected to return as Rick Grimes for ‘TWD.’

According to Deadline, director Ridley Scott is officially developing a sequel to his Oscar-winning film, ‘Gladiator.’

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Crossword Puzzle

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

Down 1. Tint 2. Co. abbr. 3. Endurable 4. Remain 5. Earth 6. Misplace 7. What Moses parted (2 wds.) 8. Boxer Muhammad ___ 9. Freon, e.g. 10. List-ending abbr. 11. ___ Plaines, Illinois 16. Dancer ___ Miller 19. Move slightly 20. Relieves 21. Expiate

23. Doctors’ gp. 24. Employees 25. Movie award 26. Trials 28. Prosecute 30. Dispirited 31. Fairy-tale fiend 34. Enjoy a book again 37. ___ Banks of baseball 38. Shabby 39. River (Sp.) 41. Speak 42. Rainy mo. 43. Shad eggs 44. Aged 45. Enjoy the slopes 47. Pro vote 48. Mr.’s mate

Across 1. Strike 4. Carpenter’s tool 7. Expressed anger 12. One (Sp.) 13. Ghost’s cry 14. Overjoy 15. Filled pastries 17. Phonograph records 18. Everlasting 20. Merited 22. Pekoe server 27. One ___ time (2 wds.) 28. Thai 29. Weeps convulsively 31. “Days of ___ Lives” 32. Circle segments 33. Make bigger 35. Posed 36. Sower 37. Bloopers 40. Teach to do a new job 42. Moved upward 46. “Good” to “bad” 49. ___ dot 50. Ignited 51. Always, poetically 52. Redecorated 53. Piano part 54. ___ Cruces

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Flashback Friday On Nov. 10, 1990, the holiday classic “Home Alone” premiered in Chicago. The film was written by John Hughes, directed by Chris Columbus and starred Macaulay Culkin in his breakout role. It was nominated for two Oscars, spawned four sequels and has become one of Hollywood’s most beloved and rewatchable Christmas films.

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