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Oswego State Stanley responds to U.S. executive order New policy president signs Campuswide email cautions students after immigration ban advocates for letter to Trump absent students Maria Pericozzi News Editor mpericozzi@oswegonian.com

Maria Pericozzi News Editor mpericozzi@oswegonian.com Oswego State President Deborah Stanley recently signed an open letter to President Donald Trump urging him and the members of the United States Congress to have a future of clean energy. Stanley was among presidents and chancellors from more than 170 other colleges and universities to sign the letter. The group of higher education institutions asked President Trump and the U.S. Congress to support participation in the Paris Agreement, research in academic institutions and federal agencies, and investments in the low carbon economy as part of a resilient infrastructure. Second Nature, a Boston-based nonprofit organization, that aims to productively build a sustainable and positive global future organized the letter. “Your support for these three areas is a critical investment in the future of the millions of students we serve,” the letter reads. “We will continue to prepare graduates for the workforce as well as lead in world-class research and innovation in order to secure a healthier and more prosperous future for all.” Stanley said the action letter has not received a response from Trump. It was sent to the new Congressional delegation and incoming presidential transition team on Jan. 17. She is hopeful that Trump and members of Congress will

Students received an email from Oswego State President Deborah Stanley on Sunday responding to President Donald Trump’s recent executive order titled “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States.” The executive order, which was signed on Jan. 27, suspended the entry of all refugees to the United States for 120 days, banned Syrian refugees indefinitely and blocked entry into the United States for 90 days for citizens from seven predominantly Muslim countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Ye-

men. The ban includes green card holders from those countries re-entering the United States. “We, at SUNY Oswego honor your presence among us as learners, colleagues and scholars and want you to know we stand ready to be of service at this time,” Stanley said in the email. Stanley advised students and faculty to carefully consider any travel outside of the country and suggested consulting an experienced immigration lawyer before making travel plans. Stanley said the administration will continue monitoring all worldwide cautions, alerts, warnings, orders and guidance from SUNY and the United States government. “While we have very few students from

the specific countries named in the executive order, we are taking the issues seriously,” said Associate Provost for International Education and Programs Joshua McKeown. “Providing our best and most informed advisement, taking into account SUNY guidance and the standards of the international education professional organizations, is the key.” McKeown said that the office has reached out, communicated with and confirmed the safety and well-being of students affected and let them know that they are there to help. According to Stanley, Oswego State does not have any study abroad or in-

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Kassadee Paulo Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com Dealing with a death in the family or a severe illness can be difficult for students. Oswego State’s Dean of Students office can help students with making academic arrangements. As of fall 2016, the Dean of Students office offers an out-of-class notice policy for students who must leave campus unexpectedly for emergency circumstances and cannot attend classes for at least three consecutive days. These students, a family member, friend or resident assistant may call or email the Dean of Students office before the absences, rather than emailing several professors all at once. After the Dean of Students office is made aware, they contact the faculty members to tell them the student will be absent for a certain number of days in a row. When the student returns, they check in with the office and give any needed supporting documentation. According to the Student Handbook under the Attendance Policy section, the Dean of Students will provide outof-class notification to faculty members if notification is prior to or concurrent with the absence, if the absence is due to circumstances beyond the student’s control or absence for three or more class days and the student is absent from campus. This policy has existed on campus

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Herbarium premieres in Shineman featuring plants dating back to 19th century Retired professor preserves more than 50,000 dried specimens to feature in Oswego State plant museum Winnie Blackwood Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com

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More than 50,000 dried and mounted plant specimens can be found in Oswego State’s newly opened herbarium in Shineman Center. Andrew Nelson, the project’s leader and retired Oswego State professor, said a herbarium is a museum collection of plants specimens. The process of preserving begins with the plant being pressed and dried, then glued or taped to a standardized sheet of paper labeled with the specimen’s name. More than half of the collection was given to Oswego State as a donation from Syra-

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cuse University in the mid-‘70s, but resided in the basement of Piez Hall, the former science building, in storage until the construction of Shineman Center in 2013. “The purpose of a collection like this is for reference and for maintaining a record of work that’s been done,” Nelson said. “When it was stored in the basement of Piez Hall, it was not really available for reference.” With its new home in 306 Shineman Center, the collection can be used for reference and studying purposes, as well as proper maintenance of the plants. “This is something that used to be a standard part of academic approach to biology,” Nelson said. “Then it went out of favor for a while and it’s coming back into favor because you find that it’s a valuable reference

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that provides the stability, the background structure for biology.” The herbarium will also be used as a source for courses. Kamal Mohamed, an Oswego State professor, the director of the Rice Creek Field Station and a member of the herbarium project, said he will be offering a capstone systematic course in the fall, where students can work in the herbarium. “It provides training in identifying plants,” Mohamed said. The experience students receive from working in the herbarium could help students when they are looking for jobs in the future. Senior zoology major Robert Jarvis

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J o r d a n S h e e h y, 2 0 , w a s arrested at 12:13 a.m. on Jan. 22 for violating the City of Oswego open container ordinance.Sheehy was released o n a n a p p e a r a n c e t i c ke t to Oswego City Court.

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S to rey N o w a c z y k , 2 2 , w a s arrested at 2:36 a.m. on Jan. 22 for violating the City of Oswego open container ordinance. Nowaczyk was released on an appearance ticket to Oswego City Court.

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Chad Balitz, 29, was arrested at 9:11 p.m. on Jan. 23 for fourth degree criminal mischief following a domestic dispute. An investigation conducted by the Oswego City Police Department determined that Balitz did punch a hole in the victim’s wall. Dominick Ilacqua, 19, was arrested at 1:07 a.m. on Jan. 2 5 a t 4 0 W. T h i r d S t . f o r violating the City of Oswego noise ordinance after moving furniture and other items in his apartment, creating loud and unreasonable noise. Michael Strindberg, 23, was arrested at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 25 for petit larceny for taking items from Oswego Express Mart without paying for them.

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Nicholas Hubbard, 24, was arrested at 2:42 a.m. on Jan. 27 for driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop for several vehicle and traffic law violations. Erin Johnson, 21, was arrested at 11:27 p.m. on Jan. 27 for violating the City of Oswego open container ordinance after she was seen consuming alcohol from an open container. Johnson was released with an apperance ticket to Oswego City Court.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK Most importantly, SUNY Oswego will continue to develop our students with the intellectual capability, skills and technology to become environmental stewards of the future."

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Keynote speaker sends message of diversity T.J. Holmes inspires at 28th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Jamie Aranoff Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com

For 28 years, Oswego State has been home to the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. On Jan. 26, T.J. Holmes was the keynote speaker for this year’s celebration. Holmes took to the stage in the newly renovated Waterman Theatre in Tyler Hall to speak on behalf of the theme: “Keepers of the Dream,” pursuing unity through our shared humanity. Holmes is a news anchor and correspondent for ABC, with previous experience anchoring for CNN, as well as working for NBC and BET. Even with traveling to multiple countries, covering the Olympics and attending sporting events like the Cubs’ 2016 World Series Championship, Holmes was ecstatic in taking to the stage in front of an audience, an undertaking not often part of his daily tasks. “I always crave to be in the room with a live audience and actually see the reaction and get some feedback so I just love this type of thing,” Holmes said. Getting to interact with his audience was on the forefront of Holmes’ agenda as he spent the latter half of his time on stage offering a question and answer style chat with the audience. “Talking to college students, it’s my thing,” Holmes said. “It’s hard to say no to colleges when they come calling.” Many of the questions Holmes was presented with led him back to anecdotes

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Our weekly list of what to do in Oswego Men’s ice hockey vs. SUNY Potsdam, 7 p.m., Friday in Marano Campus Center Ice Arena. Rice Creek Ramble, 11 a.m., Saturday at Rice Creek Field Station. Men’s basketball vs. SUNY Plattsburgh, 2 p.m., Saturday in Max Ziel Gymnasium.

Dalton Patterson | The Oswegonian T.J. Holmes, news anchor and correspondent for ABC, spoke about the difficulty of the millennial generation.

from early on in his career. He also spoke of the difficulty of the millennial generation and how the generation is often expected to have a finished product with no help along the way. “I stand here and we too often give you all the finished product, and this is often the problem,” Holmes said. “We talk about these kids, the finished product is a successful record. They don’t see the steps it took necessarily.” When prompted about race, a central topic to the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, Holmes spoke on the issue of exposure and open-mindedness. He said that to be open-minded, one has to be exposed to different aspects of race and culture

Dalton Patterson | The Oswegonian T.J. Holmes spoke to student media during a press conference before the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.

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

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SA passed a resolution by general consent titled “LED-ing Oz to Sustainability.” This resolution is about the need to retrofit all light fixtures for time, energy and money saving purposes. The Climate Academic Steering Committee and the Sustainability Office will be working together to create a timeline to reduce the average EUI in state-owned and managed buildings by at least 20 percent by April 1, 2020. Gov. Andrew Cuomo enacted the Executive Order 88 in 2012.

that create diversity in society. This diversity was a central theme during the entire Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Several choir groups, the State Singers, Gospel Choir and Vocal Effect, performed songs encompassing Gospel and African roots as a tribute to Dr. King. Prior to the keynote speaker, junior Lamont Sadler powerfully recited Dr. King’s famed “I have a dream" speech from his march on Washington. The event concluded with the entire audience singing “We Shall Overcome” in unison accompanied by the director of Choral Activities, Mihoko Tsutsumi. For many attendees, including sophomore Alikeju Adejo, the celebration was an event honoring one of the nation’s greatest change makers. Adejo felt that the celebration brought a feeling of unity with her black peers and yet a longing need of change to reach equality. One of the central ideas Holmes spoke to was the idea of “blackness.” He explained that on network television, talent may look diverse, but in there is an extreme lack of diversity behind the scenes. He also shared an anecdote from when he was on-air reporting and was criticized for being “too black.” Adejo felt inspired by some of Holmes' remarks during the event. “[Holmes’] remark on how being the only black person in a place can make you sort of like an ambassador for all black people was very interesting to me because although I realized that some people only know of black people through the media it never really put things into perspective for me,” Adejo said.

Senators from Oswego State's SA have the opportunity to host a workshop at the SUNY-wide SA conference from April 7 to 9. This year's conference theme is "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion." Students from across 64 SUNY campuses will be attending the conference in Rochester. SA passed a resolution by general consent to encourage the Student ID office and Auxiliary

Men’s ice hockey vs. SUNY Plattsburgh, 7 p.m., Saturday in Marano Campus Center Ice Arena. Planetarium show: “The Calendar,” 7 p.m., Sunday in Shineman Center, Room 223.

International Coffee Hour, 3:30 p.m., Monday in Marano Campus Center, Room 255.

Open skate, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday in Marano Campus Center Ice Arena. Student town hall meeting with President Stanley, 6 p.m., Wednesday in Marano Campus Center Auditorium, Room 132. Ke-Nekt Concert: Countertenor Reginald Mobley, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday in Sheldon Hall Ballroom. Reception for “Caesar/Malcolm X,” 5:30 p.m., Thursday at Oswego State Metro Center, Syracuse New York. Services to make changes to Oswego State student IDs during the summer of 2017. The resolution recommends that the phone numbers of University Police, S.A.V.A.C., Counseling Services Center and Mary Walker Health Center be on the ID cards.

Tal Gordon, from the Oswego State American Marketing Association organization requested money from SA to host a conference and attend a national conference. They requested a total of $2,400.

SA President, Nassir, SA Vice President Dalton Bisson and Wayne Westervelt, chief communication officer, are in the process of developing a separate website that students can visit to be notified about sexual assaults on the Oswego State campus. Nassir said that victims of recent assaults were troubled by the campus-wide emails, which sparked the need for the website.

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Conifers, ferns, mosses have been taken from local, international areas for student, faculty research

Criselda Mapoy | The Oswegonian Students outside the courses may use the facility and look at the various specimens under microscopes.

PLANTS from COVER helps Nelson with tasks, such as doing repairs, fixing labels and remounting the plant specimens through Oswego State’s work study program.

This semester, Jarvis is working on a research project comparing when plants flowered years ago to when they flower now to see how that has changed over the course of time. Along with the donated collection from Syracuse University, plant specimens from

Oswego State’s Rice Creek Field Station can be found in the herbarium. Students and faculty members have also brought in their own plant specimens they have collected from various locations, Nelson said. The locations where the plants were collected from include North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Andes Mountains and the Oceanic Islands. Plant specimens featured in the herbarium include conifers, ferns and mosses. Some can be dated back to the 1800s and other are rare, Nelson said. “It’s a part of history and it’s a way to learn about stuff not many people would be able to do,” Jarvis said. A display case on the third floor of Shineman is currently showcasing several of the plant specimens, including one Nelson said that is extinct in the wild, the Franklinia altamaha, a shrub with white flowers. According to the card inside the display case, the shrub was named after Benjamin Franklin and discovered in 1763 by Botanists John and William Bartram along the Altamaha River in Georgia. The next step for the herbarium is to relabel the folders where the specimens are kept, repair any that are damaged and create an online database, Nelson said. Students outside of the courses using the facility or staff members also have an opportunity to visit the herbarium if they so wish by contacting either Nelson or Mohamed. “I think also that if we are ever going to have a generalized appreciation of the environment and conservation, things of that sort, we have to have the facility to educate people about plants and animals,” Nelson said.

Criselda Mapoy | The Oswegonian Students and faculty have brought their own plant specimens collected from various locations to the herbarium.

Biomedical, health informatics graduate degree now being offered

Stanley supports clean energy future for Oswego 170 chancellors, presidents sign letter sent to U.S. President on Jan. 17 LETTER from COVER respond to the letter and their collective call for action toward a clean energy future. “We remain committed to developing and deploying innovative climate solutions that provide a prosperous future for all Americans,” Stanley said. “[We] view the transition of federal leadership as a unique opportunity to address the challenges of climate change by accelerating the new energy economy and creating strong, resilient communities.” Stanley said it was an easy decision to sign the letter. “Whenever an issue aligns with the very goals we establish for ourselves in the college’s Strategic Plan, it is an easy decision,” Stanley said. “We are committed to conducting practices that enable natural resources and the environment to be responsibly and proactively stewarded and protected. Our work to finding solutions for the grand challenges of our time includes delving into multidisciplinary investigation of problematic social and global issues such as climate change.” Stanley said regardless of if Trump supports the policies, Oswego State will not waiver in its commitment to being a leader in sustainability. “We are proud of our rankings amongst the most environmentally responsible colleges by the Princeton review; the recognition we’ve received for constructing or renovating campus buildings to LEED Gold standards; and our long history of striving to protect and preserve the environment,” Stanley said. Stanley said Oswego State will con-

tinue to prepare graduates for the workforce as well as lead in the world-class research and innovation in order to secure a healthier and more prosperous future for all. “Most importantly, SUNY Oswego will continue to develop our students with the intellectual capability, skills and technology to become environmental stewards of the future,” Stanley said. Sophomore biology major Ryan Co-

bane is proud of Stanley for signing the letter to Trump. “I applaud [Stanley] for standing up for something that I feel is important and I am sure other students feel the same way,” Cobane said. “I think this is an important issue because Trump has often said that he doesn’t support climate change. I am glad to hear that Oswego will not be changing in a way that would negatively impact my education.”

Criselda Mapoy | The Oswegonian Sustainability Coordinator Jamie Adams works on upcoming projects to keep Oswego State green.

Photo provided by Office of Graduate Studies Associate Professor Isabelle Bichindaritz (right) teaches students about data analysis, technology and business.

Kayla Brun Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com As of spring 2017, students of Oswego State can take a new graduate degree, Biochemical and Health Informatics. The degree program has received funding from the SUNY 2020 Grant and the SUNY Performance Fund Grant. The degree contains three tracks: intelligence health system, health data, and science and health information management. Although there are three separate tracks, “[students] can tailor the tracks for what the students want to do,” the director of the program, Isabelle Bichindaritz, said. She said students can either pick one track or combine all three. It is also mainly online so students have the opportunity to make getting their degree more flexible. The degree teaches students about data analysis, technology, business and management with the focus of improving healthcare. Bichindaritz expressed the importance and objective of the degree being to improve the outcome of healthcare and preventative care. “The goal is to improve health through technology and information,”

Bichindaritz said. According to Bichindaritz, there are a vast number of jobs students can get with this degree. Some of these careers include a biomedical informatics scientist, health technology manager, data analyst, system analyst and possibly even a software engineer for healthcare institutions. “I started working on [getting the degree program approved] when I arrived here in 2012,” Bichindartz said. The program has to go through multiple levels of approval from the faculty, the priorities and planning committee, and by Oswego State President Deborah Stanley. After it is approved at Oswego State, it has to be approved by the SUNY Central. The last approval needed is by the New York State Department of Education. Bichindaritz voiced her excitement for not only the degree program, but also for the students who wish to be in it. “Healthcare is more and more infused in technology,” Bichindaritz said. “The advantage is that all the information is captured electronically and then it can be shared. Having all of this information is better for research to be done.” The growing world of technology opens up new career paths for people interested in that field, Bichindaritz said.

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students, faculty to be cautious BAN from COVER ternational education in the seven countries and have no official institutional plans to travel to or hold official programs in the countries. “We wish all students, scholars, families, and dependents strength and determination as you seek to understand the implications of this new policy,” the email reads. “SUNY Oswego has always been a welcome and hospitable home for international students and visitors since our founding over 150 years ago; we remain steadfast in our commitment to international students, scholars and programs for the creativity, intellectual rigor and cultural diversity you bring to our campus.” Ahmed Aly, the vice president of the Muslim Student Association at Oswego State, was not personally affected because he possesses American citizenship. “I feel that as a Muslim, I have an obligation to educate people on Islam,” Aly said. “Not for the sake of converting them and enforcing Sharia law, as some would put it, but rather to show them that we are not so different. I highly encourage anyone who

wants to learn about Islam, even with no intention of converting but simply want to learn more about Islam, to speak to a member of the Muslim Student Association.” Aly said that the members of the organization would love to help students and clear up any misconceptions they make have. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, encouraging New Yorkers to stick together as a community, spoke during a press conference on Jan. 29 about Trump’s recent order. “As a New Yorker, I am a Muslim,” Cuomo said. “As a New Yorker, I am Jewish. As a New Yorker, I am black, I am gay, I am disabled, I am a woman seeking to control her health and her choices because as a New Yorker we are one community and the New York community is composed of all of the above.” Aly is very delighted that Stanley sent the email to students. “It honestly means a lot when someone speaks up for us and stands by us,” Aly said. “Not just President Stanley, but CEOs of major companies such as Apple, Facebook and Starbucks. Also the celebrities such as Ashton Kutcher and many more because we as Americans in an era of alternative facts, need to stand by each other.”

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for several years in the Compass after a shift from its original management by the Dean of Students office. The policy came back under its original management in the fall. “There was a time where it made sense for this particular process to rest with the Compass,” Associate Dean of Students, Dan Roberts said. “It simply made sense for this policy to come back home here.” Before the start of the spring semester, Roberts, along with Dean of Students, Jerri Howland, met with Residence Life and Housing RSS staff to inform them about the out-of- class policy in case their residents went to them for help finding out what to do in an emergency situation. Roberts encourages students to be up to date on their rights and responsibilities that are found in the Student Handbook. “We don’t want to make it cumbersome for students to have to navigate all these different lines of communication, while at the same time deal-

ing with a tragedy or an emergency at home,” Roberts said. “We want to make it humane, kind and easy for students to access so they can deal with what they need to deal with either away from campus or with their own medical situation, and still be able to reinsert themselves into the academic environment when they’re ready.” Hannah Hess, a sophomore, experienced a death in the family last year and had to travel back home in the middle of the week. Hess did not know about the

out-of-class policy. She took the extra time to email her professors while she said she could have been handling the circumstance. She said she could have used the out-of-class notice policy if she had known of its existence. “It just added stress onto what I was already stressing about,” Hess said. “I definitely think the Dean of Students office should publicize it more and maybe put flyers around, even if it is just saying where you can find more information about it.”

Crisela Mapoy | The Oswegonian Dan Roberts said it made sense for the policy to be moved from the Compass to the Dean of Students.

New major coming to Oswego State in philosophy, politics, economics Undergraduate program currently under review at SUNY Central; developed by current philosophy professor Alexander Plate Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com A new major may soon take a space in the Oswego State catalogue called philosophy, politics and economics. Developed for Oswego State by Craig Delancey, a professor in the philosophy department, this interdisciplinary major will be the first of its kind in the SUNY system. “No other SUNY schools offer it,” Delancey said. “The closest thing in SUNY is not very close: Binghamton has a philosophy, politics, and law major, but when you look at the details it's really quite different.” This major, however, is the most popular major in universities in the United Kingdom. It is also available at a few U.S. colleges, such as the Univer-

sity of Pennsylvania. This major bridges the three departments mentioned in its title, the department of philosophy, department of political science and department of economics. A student can focus on any one

No other SUNY schools offer it. The closest thing in SUNY is not very close." - Craig Delancey, Philosophy department

of these three topics, after getting a general education in all three as a group. According to Lisa Glidden, a professor Haofeng Deng | The Oswegonian

familiar with the major because of her position in the political science department, “This is an interdisciplinary major. The advisement for the major would be dependent on the student’s track.” This major has not yet been implemented at Oswego State. It is currently under review by SUNY Central in Albany where it must be approved before it can be offered to students. The process for writing and approving a major in the SUNY system can be a long one. Delancey said he has drafts of the major that date back all the way to 2011. The process involves inviting reviewing professors from outside of the SUNY system to campus, meeting with those professors on campus to show them the details of how the major would be implemented and then getting those professors to write reports on their findings, to be included with the major

proposal when it is sent to Albany for review. Delancey is confident, however, that SUNY Central will embrace it. Being an interdisciplinary program, many of the classes that are required for the major are already being taught on campus. He said the presence of this major will be a strong benefit to the SUNY system and that Oswego State is the proper school to enact it. Oswego already offers a number of interdisciplinary programs, such as the Linguistics major, that have brought a large number of students to the SUNY system, providing good returns for the investment required to implement this major. The short form for this major, which provides information on the goals of the major and the classes required, details how after getting an introduction to all three of the topics the major focuses on, a student can focus on one of the three with separate

capstones for each branch, but a common thesis required for graduation. This form also provides examples of how this major could be combined with another major present at Oswego State, to put the student in the best position for a specific job. The example provided on the form is, “A student could study a science such as biology as a second major, to position herself for a career in health care policy.” This undergraduate program is still under review at SUNY Central. Without their approval, the major cannot be implemented at Oswego State without being redeveloped. It may be present on campus soon, or it may take a few more years before any students introduce themselves as Oswego State philosophy, politics and economics majors.

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Zawadzki has earned one final Whiteout start

Saturday marks another chapter in storied rivalry

Cole Parzych Sports Editor cparzych@oswegonian.com One constant storyline throughout the men’s hockey season has been the consistent goalie rotation between senior Matt Zawadzki and transfer sophomore David Jacobson. It is almost overplayed at this point, but Whiteout Weekend seems to have brought up peak goaltender conversation. Both goalies began the year each playing one game per weekend, helping lead the team to 10 straight wins and a No. 1 ranking. W hen winter break tournaments rolled around, the coaching staff wanted to give each goalie a taste of a back-to-back. Zawadzki was given both starts in the 2016 Northfield Savings Bank Holiday Tournament, while Jacobson would help the Lakers win the Pathfinder Bank Oswego State Hockey Classic. The trend of back-to-back starts would continue when Zawadzki played in the only game of the weekend on Jan. 13 against Nazareth College and the first game of the following weekend against the College at Brockport, his first look at the Golden Eagles all season. The continuation of the two starts in a row was explained by the coaches as their desire to give each guy a start against different teams. Another move that makes complete sense, but this is where things take a weird turn. Jacobson was pulled after allowing three goals on 10 shots in the first period during the rematch with SUNY Geneseo. This was in line with the coaches’ plan to have both goaltenders face a different team, but Jacobson, who started the first game against SUNY Cortland, was again run out there to face the Red Dragons. He was not too sharp on this night either, giving up some questionable goals on only 15 shots faced. Now with the annual Whiteout Game on Saturday night, the question still remains: Who gets their number called in this rivalry matchup? Head coach Ed Gosek said earlier this week that his staff honestly does not have a firm idea of who they want to use in each game. There are more than a few ways to guess what may happen this weekend, but if you think back, Gosek has said each goaltender will split time until one clearly distinguishes themselves from the other. Has this time arrived? It seems it may be close. Very close. Jacobson has not been at his best in the last two starts. Zawadzki has only allowed one goal total in each of his last two starts and is fourth in the nation in goals against average (1.645). He allowed two goals in relief of Jacobson on Jan. 21, but he gave the Lakers a chance to climb back into that game. Can you really afford to roll the dice and throw Jacobson in net on Saturday not knowing if he will be the same goaltender as earlier starts? If I am making this decision, I am giving each a start, with Jacobson going against SUNY Potsdam, to continue to give each guy a look at a different team. This gives the senior with what could be his final appearance in this historic rivalry. It just seems right, and he has earned it after all. But that is why I am just a writer.

Tom Kasperowicz | The Oswegonian The sold out crowd of 3,000 fans at the Marano Campus Center Ice Arena celebrating a first period goal during last season's Whiteout game, where the Lakers would go on to lose 5-4 in overtime to rival SUNY Plattsburgh.

Jesse Mura-Pelkey Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com

he illustrious and symbolic NCAA trophies awarded to Oswego State men’s ice hockey team sit in the glasspaneled showcase of Marano Campus Center’s most-trafficked hallways. These awards from over the decades inform observers of how dominant the program has been in Div. III over the years. While these awards are important, particularly the 2007 National Championship, their importance is paralleled in the campus community by Whiteout Weekend. Following the construction of the Marano Campus Center Ice Arena in 2006, Whiteout Weekend has aligned yearly with Oswego State’s home matchup against program rival SUNY Plattsburgh and serves as a function that unites the campus. It remains the most attended Oswego State athletic event and holds within itself a reputation that is recognized across Upstate New York. Tickets for this year’s Whiteout were officially sold out on Monday after students lined up late Sunday morning waiting for a chance to get their hands on a ticket. “It’s a great rivalry,” head coach Ed Gosek said. “You have Ithaca and Cortland in football, you have Oswego and Plattsburgh in hockey. It’s fun for the fans, it’s fun for the school, and for the teams there’s extra incentive and extra energy involved since it’s your rivalry game." Origins of this rivalry date back deeper than just games at the Marano Campus Center Ice Arena. The men’s ice hockey program was introduced in 1964, by then-head coach George Crowe and was originally characterized as a club-level sport, not yet recognized or sponsored by the NCAA. Early success resulted in Crowe’s ability to soon move the program into the ranks of Div. III, where Crowe would then relinquish the program over to Herb Hammond prior to the 1968-1969 season. Seven years later, with Hammond the now-veteran head coach of the Lakers, and the program now an established name, fellow Upstate-school SUNY Plattsburgh announced the formation of their own men’s ice hockey program under coach John Corker. It was not until the 1976-1977 season that Oswego State and SUNY Plattsburgh played for the first time. Hammond became upset with the lack of commitment from the school to men’s ice hockey and its status in Romney Fieldhouse, subsequently resulting in Hammond’s departure and takeover of

SUNY Plattsburgh. The controversial departure of Hammond is cited even today by head coach Ed Gosek as the sentimental beginning of the two program’s rivalry. “Feeding the birds,” a tradition celebrated at Romney by throwing bagels onto the ice by students following the first goal of the contest by Oswego State was just one example of the antics on display during these esteemed contests. Fast forward to 2006, when the construction of the Marano Campus Center created the tradition of Whiteout. Gosek supports the Whiteout tradition and realizes the importance of its impact as it nears its 14th rendition. “Moving from Romney, which was always a great rivalry, which [was] Plattsburgh Weekend, which is what it was called before we moved into the campus center in 2006,” Gosek said. “The change, getting away from the bagels and tennis balls and into the Whiteout, it’s what college athletics are all about.” Since the inaugural Whiteout game on Feb. 10, 2007 the Lakers are 5-6-2 against the Cardinals on home ice. Gosek noted that in series like these, where a lot rides on the outcome of a game, players and coaches tend to overcompensate. Gosek has prepared his team so that they will be in a good spot to execute as they have done all season. “Many times in games like this some players or coaches do things out of character,” Gosek said. “Maybe we’re quicker to jump on a guy when he makes a mistake or maybe for the players that’s getting upset with the officials. In games like these, you need to do things the way you’ve been doing them all along.” The Lakers have struggled to win this contestas of late. Oswego State has not been able to beat the Cardinals at home since they lost on March 2, 2013 in the SUNYAC Championships Final, 4-0. But a

7-0-0 home record this season bodes well for the Laker’s against the Cardinals, who are struggling on the road. “Sticking with what we’ve been saying since day one, we want to play as a team first and foremost,” Gosek said. “In big games, you need your best players to be your hardest workers. We need to control our emotions and have discipline.” Freshman forward Joey Scorpio has heard about this rivalry since his recruitment days. Throughout the offseason and into the school year and regular season, Scorpio has been looking forward to this matchup, his

first against SUNY Plattsburgh. “Traditionally you always hear about these games, Whiteout Weekend versus SUNY Plattsburgh,” Scorpio said. “We saw the line for the tickets, so we know it’s going to be a packed house. We’re so excited, even the students, us as the players, we can’t wait to get it going.” When the puck drops on Saturday, exactly what this event is will be obvious to everyone in attendance: Not just another game, but another thrilling chapter in an encyclopedic history of electrifying contests between SUNY Plattsburgh and Oswego State.

Laker Quick Hits

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All-Time Record

First Whiteout

Ties

Oswego State was able to notch its 39th win all-time against SUNY P l a t t s b u rg h e a rl i e r t h i s s e a s o n . However, the Lakers still have a long way to go to pull even with the Cardinals. SUNY Plattsburgh, historically, has dominated this rivalry, boasting a 75-39-8 all-time record versus the Oswego State men's hockey program.

The first edition of the annual Whiteout Weekend did not go the way Oswego State would have liked. After a 5-5 tie earlier in the 20062007 season in Plattsburgh, Oswego State was handed its first-ever loss at the Marano Campus Center Ice Arena. Rich Zalewski scored the lone goal for Oswego State in a 4-1 loss to its biggest rival.

The last three Whiteout Games have gone to overtime, with Oswego State going 0-1-2 in that span. Both ties were 3-3 finals, with Oswego State scoring the final goal i n t he t h i rd p e r i o d to p u l l eve n with the Cardinals and secure a p oin t in t he S U NYAC s t a nd ings . The Lakers have not won a regular season game at home against the Cardinals since Feb. 17, 2012.

Shore Report

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SUNYAC Standings Men's Hockey Oswego State Geneseo Buffalo State Plattsburgh Fredonia Brockport Cortland Morrisvile State Potsdam

Women's Hockey Plattsburgh Elmira Oswego State Buffalo State Potsdam Utica Neumann William Smith Cortland Chatam Men's Basketball Oswego State Brockport Cortland Oneonta Buffalo State Geneseo Plattsburgh Fredonia Potsdam New Platz Women's Basketball Geneseo Oneonta Fredonia New Paltz Cortland Brockport Plattsburgh Buffalo State Oswego State Potsdam

Overall 15-3-1 13-4-3 14-4-1 11-8-1 9-8-2 9-10-1 8-10-1 3-15-3 6-12-2 Overall 18-1-0 14-2-3 15-4-0 13-5-1 11-7-1 9-8-1 6-10-3 4-11-4 2-16-0 5-13-1 Overall 15-4 15-5 13-6 11-8 13-6 12-8 10-9 8-12 2-17 1-17 Overall 20-0 12-7 15-5 11-7 8-11 7-13 9-10 6-14 5-14 2-16

Conference 10-1-1 7-3-1 6-3-1 6-4-1 5-6-1 5-6-0 4-6-0 2-8-2 1-9-1 Conference 12-1-0 11-0-1 9-3-0 8-4-0 7-4-1 4-6-1 2-7-3 1-8-3 1-11-0 0-11-1 Conference 11-1 10-3 8-4 8-4 7-6 7-6 6-7 5-8 1-12 0-12 Conference 13-0 9-3 9-4 8-4 7-5 6-7 5-8 3-10 2-10 1-12

Oswego Scoreboard

Points 21 15 13 13 11 10 8 6 3 Points 24 23 18 16 15 9 7 5 2 1 *ECAC Women's West Streak W6 L2 W2 W1 W1 L2 W4 L3 L1 L13 Streak W20 W5 W3 W6 L2 W2 L2 L6 L6 L6

Around the SUNYAC Men's Basketball Saturday, Jan. 28

Men's Ice Hockey Saturday, Jan. 28

PLT: (10-9, 6-7) NPZ: (1-17, 0-12)

Friday, Feb. 3 7 p.m. @

GEN: (13-4-3, 7-3-1) MOR: (3-15-3, 2-8-2)

The Oswego State men's basketball team is red hot. They have won six in a row overall and their last nine have been played inside the SUNYAC. Led by senior Brian Sortino, it looks as if the Lakers are prepared to make another run into the NCAA tournament that takes place in March. Oswego State has two games this weekend, both at home.

Plattsburgh won the first meeting of the season 4-3.

PLT: (11-8-1, 6-4-1) COR: (8-10-1, 4-6-0)

Women's Ice Hockey Friday, Jan. 27

Men's Basketball Friday, Jan. 27

OSW:

Ja. White: 1 goal Blake: 1 assist Gigglio: 1 assists Madrigal: 19 saves

OSW:

Sortino: 24 points Ferebbe: 18 points Schupp: 17 points

POT:

Bertin: 1 goal Patterson: 1 goal Murray: 1 assist Pfeiffer: 24 saves

BRK:

Shamseldin: 16 points Lyerly: 12 points Smith: 3 steals

Women's Basketball Friday, Jan. 27

OSW:

COR:

Ferreira: 2 gaosl Davies: 1 goal Zizek: 1 goal Hulshof: 3 assist Jacobson: 12 saves

Nolan: 1 goal Zack: 1 goal Weigman: 29 saves

Men's Ice Hockey Saturday, Jan. 28

The head coach of the Oswego State men's basketball team has plugged junior guard Jamir Ferebee into the starting lineup. Ferebbe has scored in double figures in eight straight games and has given Oswego State a much needed boost.

48 OSW:

Mazzella: 12 points Nunziato: 12 points Hebert: 6 points

GEN:

Cavanaugh: 17 points Durand: 11 points Brooks: 11 points Houppert: 3 steals

Upcoming Matches Men's Basketball

Women's Ice Hockey

Friday, Feb. 3

vs.

5:30 p.m.

OSW: (15-4, 11-1) POT: (2-17, 1-12)

Women's Basketball

7 p.m.

OSW: (15-4-0, 9-3-0) ELM: (14-2-3, 11-0-1)

Men's Ice Hockey

Saturday, Feb. 4 (Senior day)

Saturday, Feb. 4 (White Out game)

4 p.m.

7 p.m.

OSW: (5-14, 2-10) PLT: (9-10, 5-8)

OSW: (15-3-1, 10-1-1) PLT: (11-8-1, 6-4-1)

Laker Athletes of the Week

Emily Ross

Men's Ice Hockey

Brian Sortino

Women's Swimming & Diving Freshman, Willmington, Del.

Men's Basketball Senior, Fairport

Ross contributed to the Lakers' successful weekend in the pool as she won two individual races and helped the team in a relay. The Willmington native dominated the 200-yard butterfly by finishing 25 seconds ahead of the second place finisher. In the 400-yard medley relay, she swam the breaststroke leg which helped Oswego State edge Potsdam by 4.91 seconds. The freshman hopes to have a strong finish to her first campaign at the SUNYAC meet.

Sortino helped Oswego State pick up two big wins over The college at Brockport and SUNY Geneseo. He scored a combined 57 points in the two games. The senior was also lights out from three point land, shooting a stellar 50 percent from beyond the arc. Sortino notched his second career double-double by picking up 10 rebounds against SUNY Geneseo. The Fairport native will look to continue his dominance as the SUNYAC tournament looms on the horizon.

15:

The Oswego State men's ice hockey team now has 15 wins on the season, which is one more win then they had all of last season. Led by a high-powered offense and an impressive goaltending tandem, the Lakers have five games remaining and hope to reach 20 wins on the season before For full story on Ferebee, visit www. preparing for the SUNYAC championoswegonian.com/sports ships at the end of February.

22:

The Oswego State men's and women's swimming and diving teams racked up a total of 22 event wins over the weekend at SUNY Potsdam. The men's team improved their overall record to 6-4 and the women got back to .500 with a record of 5-5. Next on the schedule for both teams is the SUNYAC Championships in Buffalo.

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Surge in last stretch helps Davies climb to third in goal scoring, sixth in points on second-ranked team in nation Andrew Pugliese Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com One. Two. Three. They just started coming. At first, senior Joey Davies was scoring, then he was setting up his teammate. After surrendering five unanswered goals to SUNY Geneseo on Jan. 21, Davies led the Lakers storming back with five of their own to steal a point on the road. He finished with a hat trick. “Resilient, just like his personality,” Lakers head coach Ed Gosek said. After Davies’ previous two seasons, a five-goal deficit does not seem like the most improbable situation to overcome. A torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and

a leg fracture ended his first and second seasons in Oswego, respectively. Davies' linemate Shawn Hulshof recognized some maturity in his fellow senior that night in Geneseo. He said Davies remained positive, despite the odds. “I know he doesn’t have a letter on his jersey but he showed a lot of leadership that game along with [Neil] and [Raguseo],” Hulshof said. “They were speaking up a lot on the bench, but Davies really got us going.” The Demorestville, Ontario-native came to Oswego State following a season at Div. I Alaska-Fairbanks. He played in nine games for the Nanooks during the first semester, but as the season progressed he was not breaking into the

Haofeng Deng | The Oswegonian Joey Davies has exploded over the last month for eight goals and six assists, helping lead the Lakers to a five-game win streak.

lineup. Even though his relationships with his teammates and coaches were fine, it was time for a change. Gosek had Davies on his radar since juniors and was happy to have him join the Lakers. “His game is built on intelligence,” Gosek said. “I don’t think he’s going to score the highlight reel goals as much as we’ve seen, but he’s good in and around the net. He’s got a good stick, good hockey sense and good presence.” The new addition got himself noticed during his first action in green and gold in an exhibition against the U.S. National Under-18 squad in 2014. Davies contributed two goals and an assist as Oswego State defeated a squad headlined by future No. 1 NHL Draft Pick Auston Matthews. It was a cool experience for the transfer and, at the time, it felt like the first step toward proving himself to his new program. Unfortunately, when regular season action started at Buffalo State the following weekend, a torn ACL ended his season. Davies was back the next season and featured in each of the first 14 games, but the injury bug got him again. This time, it was on the road against Utica College where he fractured his leg. He made it back in time for the postseason, however, another half of a season was lost. Gosek sees a silver lining in all the adversity. This narrative can serve as an example for other Lakers just starting their careers, as well as kids just beginning to play the game. “With him, what you see is what you get,” Gosek said. “He’s a smart guy, levelheaded, realistic. We’re happy to see him be rewarded. It’s as simple as that. He could’ve made excuses, went the other way, not put in the time, not put in the effort, but he did.” Sticking with the recovery from injuries such as the ones Davies has faced is no easy task. Team trainer Elise Fitzsimmons worked with the senior every step of the way in the weight room, the training room and on the ice.

Haofeng Deng | The Oswegonian Joey Davies carrying the puck up the near-side boards during the annual Teal Game supporting ovarian cancer awareness.

“The problem is keeping people reined in mentally and physically because you feel like you can do more, whereas physically I know where you are in the healing process and what you should be doing pressure wise on that ligament,” she said. Fitzsimmons stresses that injuries impact each person in different ways. An ACL tear can keep an athlete out for nine months. Davies was skating at four months, due to a strong base and his physical strength, which made it easier for him to recover. Davies gives a lot of the praise to his support system. Each season he received plenty of phone calls and texts encouraging him to push forward. Yet, above all, it was his mother who may

have had the largest impact. Kathy Davies made the roughly three-hour trip to come help almost every weekend after her son’s knee injury two years ago. She was there every day she could. Fast forward to 2017, this is the first season in Oswego State that Davies has played through January and into February. He feels like there is something to prove everyday. Not to mention, tired legs late in the season are nothing to him at this point. “That might be why you’re seeing Joey hitting his stride,” Fitzsimmons said. “At this point, he’s already fought back from injuries where he’s had to deal with building up his musculature, whereas now he’s just healthy.”

Gosek stresses importance of solid hockey, taking two points from SUNY Potsdam prior to Whiteout game Alex Salvarezza Asst. Sports Editor asalvare@oswegonian.com As the men’s hockey team prepares for its annual Whiteout game against bigtime rival SUNY Plattsburgh, they have a tough matchup on Friday night at the Marano Campus Center Ice Arena against SUNY Potsdam. It is easy for a team to overlook an opponent the night before their biggest home game of the season, especially when that team sits at 1-9-1 in the SUNYAC this season, but head coach Ed Gosek is hoping that his team is equally as prepared for Friday night as they will be for Saturday’s game. “The rational question would be how do you get your players to not overlook Potsdam and focus on Plattsburgh”, Gosek said. “I think that if we stick true to what we’ve been saying all along and take each game as a one-game season, we will be okay.” Grabbing two points every night is a team’s goal, but according to Gosek the two points on Friday night are just as important as the ones on Saturday. “I’m hoping Friday’s game will help generate some enthusiasm with the students to help our team play in front of a large crowd on Saturday night,” Gosek said. Balancing ice time between all 12 forwards and six defensemen will be something that the coaching staff will be keeping a keen eye on in Friday’s contest. “We hope we don’t have to overuse guys on the power play and penalty kill,” Gosek said. “We want to use our balanced four lines and our six defenseman so that everyone does have some jump and energy come Saturday night.” The Lakers sit at 15-3-1 on the season and are currently first in the SUNYAC standings and are ranked No. 2 nationally. Even with a these impressive stats Gosek is not set on who will be in the lineup come playoff time. “From a lineup perspective, guys are still fighting for jobs here the lineup hasn’t been solidified,” Gosek said. “I would hope also Friday night that guys are playing with something to prove and want to stay in the lineup, whoever those guys are for Saturday night’s game.” The Lakers won the first meeting of the year over SUNY Potsdam by a score of 6-0 on the road. Last year’s home game did not go in Oswego State’s favor as they were beaten 4-1. Gosek remembers the home loss last year and hopes it will not be the same story this time around. “Players, hopefully they have a short memory, but from a coaching standpoint, it was a game where we felt like we were in control, and we were having better

opportunities,” Gosek said. “When we made mistakes Potsdam made us pay last year. They’re a dynamic team where if you make a mistake they have enough skill players and good guys that they can make you pay.” Gosek said the team has already learned their lesson this year from the losses suffered to Williams and Nazareth Colleges on back-to-back nights in Vermont. “We weren’t playing poorly, but every time we made a mistake they made us pay,” Gosek said. “We have to have attention to detail and we can’t be in a hurry. We have to be committed to playing each and every shift and we can’t just look for a quick fix.” The Lakers have an impressive 1-2 punch in net this year behind senior goaltender Matt Zawadzki and transfer David Jacobson. The goalies have combined to let up an average of two goals per game to the opposition. Zawadzki has been slightly better, but that does not mean he will get the nod Saturday night. The decision by the coaches is still very much in the air. “We don’t [Know] yet,” Gosek said. “Sometimes I say that and we do, but I’ll tell you right now, we don’t.”

Dominick Lioto | The Oswegonian Oswego State was able to defeat SUNY Potsdam earlier this season by a score of 6-0 on the road to win the first of two games on the North Country trip.

Whitelaw first to coach Whiteout after being on roster 4 years prior Ryan Zalduondo Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com The Oswego State men’s ice hockey graduate assistant coach Jon Whitelaw makes his return to Whiteout Weekend for the Lakers' huge matchup against SUNY Plattsburgh this weekend. Whitelaw graduated from Oswego State in 2013 as a former forward and captain for the Lakers. As a player, he is tied for 28th all-time on Oswego State’s scoring list. The graduate assistant will be participating in his fifth regular season Whiteout game this weekend. However, it will be his first behind the bench. This weekend, the former Laker captain will become the first person in Oswego State history to play and coach in a Whiteout game. Even though there have been Oswego State coaches who have played against Plattsburgh on the Oswego State campus, he will be the only one to do so since the Whiteout game began in the 2006-2007 season, upon completion of the Marano Campus Center. Since its inception, Whiteout Weekend has been a staple on the Oswego State campus and is always highlighted by the much anticipated rivalry game against SUNY Plattsburgh. The Lakers will play against SUNY Potsdam on Friday, before the game against the Cardinals on Saturday. Whitelaw’s experience as a player in the atmosphere of Marano Campus Center Ice Arena for these games will surely be an asset for the younger Lakers in the locker room as they look to continue their winning ways this season. “Definitely for me, my most exciting Whiteout game was probably my first, just because you don’t know what to really expect,” Whitelaw said. “You have an idea, but once you get into the game it gets blown away.” Whitelaw has had quite the journey since graduating from Oswego State, consisting of a continued playing career and a young coaching career that has brought him across the country, and around the world. “After I graduated, I was fortunate enough to sign a contract in Utah with Paul Rodrigues, one of my former linemates that played here as well,” Whitelaw said. “From there I was able to move on to play for one year professionally in France.” Once Whitelaw decided to finish up his playing career, he decided to set his sights in the field of coaching,

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From a coaching standpoint, it’ll be a little different. I’m excited, I wish I could be out there, but I think it’s the next best thing to get behind the bench and be a part of it.”

-Jon Whitelaw, graduate assistant coach

record in the Whiteout game during his collegiate career. His educational background in teaching is a major asset for both Whitelaw as a coach, and also the players as beneficiaries of the graduate assistant’s ability to share his knowledge and experience with the team. “Ultimately, I’d love to use my background in teaching as a tool with coaching,” Whitelaw said. “I think they go hand in hand.” Regardless of the result this weekend, Whitelaw is excited to be back and participating in an event that he had such a big part in making so special. “All I know is that for sure it’ll be a special event for both the fans for both teams playing,” Whitelaw said. “It’s going to be a lot of fun.”

Shut Down Stallard

atop Div. III hockey in goals per game (4.95).

Cole Stallard, a sophomore, currently leads the SUNY Plattsburgh Cardinals men’s hockey team in scoring with 15 points (10-5-15). Stallard started hot, scoring in five-straight games after opening the season against SUNY Canton without a point. He struggled to find his scoring touch during a seven-game goalless drought in the middle of the season, but he now has four goals in as many games heading into the weekend. The former Atlanta Jr. Knight of the USPHL Elite only needs two goals to surpass his total from last season. Stallard, a skilled forward with a good shot, should be one player the Lakers key on this weekend. He was able to score the only goal for the Cardinals in the first meeting between these two teams this season.

Road Troubles

The Cardinals are having a down year, to their standards, but seem to be on the upswing a bit after sweeping their Western New York opponents with home wins over SUNY Fredonia and Buffalo State last weekend. Goal scoring, or lack thereof, has been one difference this season that has put the Cardinals in this position as the final stretch run of the regular season roars on. SUNY Plattsburgh ended last season scoring 4.11 goals per game, the highest total in the SUNYAC. This season, they currently sit in 6th in the conference, with 72 goals in 20 games, an average of 3.60 a game. That number was inflated a bit after scoring 15 goals in two games against then Morrisville State Mustangs. If the Cardinals want to edge out a win, they will need to be able to keep forwards in front of them to limit chances from the Oswego State offense that sits

which brought him to SUNY Cortland last season as a graduate assistant and then back up to the shores of Lake Ontario with the Lakers for this season. “It means a lot to be back here, especially for this weekend,” Whitelaw said. “I don’t know how I’ll feel leading up to it, but it’s a game just like the rest of them.” Whitelaw’s primary role with the team is to watch game tape and identify their opponents potential strategies and weaknesses of each opponent. From his end, it will be treated as if it is any other game this season, even with all the extra hype surrounding the event. “From a coaching standpoint, it’ll be a little different,” Whitelaw said. “I’m excited, I wish I could be out there, but I think it’s the next best thing to get behind the bench and be a part of it.” Whitelaw created a storied history in the game during his on-ice career, starting with scoring the game-winning goal during the game of his freshman season. He also tallied a goal in the game his junior season, compiling a 3-1

Haofeng Deng | The Oswegonian Once on the ice in uniform, almnus Jon Whitelaw coaches the team from behind the bench as a graduate assistant coach in the Teal Game agaisnt SUNY Cortland on Jan. 27.

SUNY Plattsburgh Scouting Report

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SUNY Plattsburgh is 1-2-1 on the road this season, compared to a 10-6-0 home record. The lone win came against SUNY Fredonia during the fall semester. Saturday’s contest will be their first real test since Friday, Nov. 11 against Buffalo State. With three weekends left in the regular season, the Cardinals will not return home to close out their 2016-2017 season. A loss to SUNY Canton and a tie with Morrisville State are very alarming. If the Cardinals struggle Friday against SUNY Cortland, they could be in for a rough outing in front of the sold out Whiteout crowd. On top of the crowd, the Lakers have not lost at the Marano Campus Center Ice Arena this season, posting a 7-0-0 record.

The Neutral Zone Whatever team can own the neutral zone in this matchup will have a significant advantage throughout the 60 minutes. Oswego State always stresses transitioning through and back checking hard into the neutral zone each time out. They were able to do this for the most part during the first matchup and were successful because of it. Constant pressure seemed to drown the Cardinals, and they were unable to gain any momentum throughout. If SUNY Plattsburgh is able to fix this issue and be hard on pucks to create turnovers, this game could go down to the wire, as most Whiteout games are.

Rouleau Shows Up Brady Rouleau is 1-1-1 against the Lakers in his career with the Cardinals after transferring from

Quinnipiac University. He played in the previous meeting this year and made 34 saves on 38 shots in the 4-1 loss to the Lakers on Nov. 10. The Cardinals were ranked No. 8/10 in the nation coming into the first meeting of the season. Rouleau will need to be sharp and should be seeing plenty of pucks come his way on Saturday. Oswego State is currently averaging 36.7 shots per game. This could give Rouleau everything he can handle this time out. Rouleau is currently seventh in the SUNYAC in goals against average (3.08) and 11th in save percentage (.878) with a record of 7-4-1. His backup, Joshua Davies, has appeared in eight games with a .500 record in those outings. He is a viable option, but most likely will not be called upon Saturday night. Davies has not had a start since an 8-5 loss to Norwhich University on Jan. 6.

By the Numbers Record 11-8-1/6-4-1

Goals per Game 3.60

Goals Against per Game 3.50

Shots per Game 36.8

Shots Against per Game 26.6

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POLITICAL TALKS VALUABLE Religion and politics are two topics many feel should never be discussed at work. Yet a college campus, a place that consistently tries to simulate the work force, is the only place where these two topics should be discussed with respect, understanding and purpose. It is the responsibility of higher educators to inform, educate and support their students. On Jan. 29, Oswego State President Deborah Stanley sent out a campuswide announcement explaining the impact that President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding refugees entry into the U.S. would have on Oswego State students and advised everyone who is traveling or affected to be cautious. The email included links to official documents, resources and an encouraging message. This email was the necessary action to inform, educate and support students, regardless

of political beliefs. As a whole, the university has taken appropriate action to defend their mission and vocalize their standing, including Stanley joining other collegiate presidents and chancellors and signing a letter to Trump’s administration in their request to accelerate progress toward green energy. It is important that educators, both a d m i n i s t r a to r s a n d p ro fe s s o r s , re veal their political stance so that students can understand their personal perspectives. Yet, it is also crucial to have open political discussions only when appropriate. Politics have a lot of effects in society and the classroom setting is the most appropriate place to have a political discussion. Yet it should only take place when there is respect, understanding and most importantly, purpose. If the class as a whole seems to want to talk about politics in this setting, it is

the professor’s responsibility to encourage intellectual discussion. If the class is unwilling to talk and seems less than interested about current politics though, it is important for professionals to stick to the subject area and keep their personal beliefs to themselves. Last semester, the dean of students office hosted four OzSpeaks events broaching from different controversial and political charged topics. It was during these events that some students got to see the importance of having open discussions because it was in an appropriate environment that encouraged discussion with respect, understanding and purpose. When students graduate and join the workforce they might want to leave their political views at home, students should take advantage of the college culture and know that there are educators that are there to inform, educate and support them.

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The Voice of the People

People should own hedgehogs just because Insanely cute animal makes great pet for college students

How do you feel about Trump’s immigration ban? “It’s kind of scary. It’s not very good when you single people out based on their ethnicity or their religion.” Mike Lannon sophomore, psychology

“I think it’s stupid, I think he’s stupid. It’s mean, it’s not right.”

Stephanie Lopez junior, human development

Maria Perocozzi News Editor mperricozzi@oswegonian.com It all started in high school when my neighbor texted me saying that she had a new pet. Instantaneously my phone was blown up with pictures of an animal that looked like a porcupine. I was so confused as to why she wanted a porcupine as a pet because they grow to be so large in size as adults. When she said that it was actually a hedgehog, I

realized that I had never really seen a hedgehog or a porcupine in real life, I had only seen pictures. When I visited her to meet the new addition to her family, I fell in love. Hedgehogs are a hand-held bundle of joy. Since that day, I have always wanted a hedgehog. However, being a college student and taking care of an animal other than a fish is not an easy task. I feed my beta fish once in the morning, once at night and I am set. I do not have to walk it multiple times a day or spend hours entertaining it. Oswego State students cannot have animals other than fish unless they have documentation for emotional support. Some students living in the residence halls have animals such as cats, bunnies and dogs. For me, that would never work. I cannot imagine having a dog in the residence hall, between feeding it, walking it, entertaining it and cleaning it, I do not have that much time to take care of an animal. That is why hedgehogs are the perfect animal for college students.

Hedgehogs do not like that much contact with other people. They like about an hour of socialization a day. Hedgehogs like to be on their own most of the time, so they spend their days exercising, eating, peacefully sleeping and playing with toys. There are around 17 different species of hedgehogs worldwide. They only grow to be about 12 inches in length as an adult. One negative to hedgehogs is quilling. Almost like a snake sheding its skin, hedgehogs lose their quills in a process called quilling. Most hedgehog owners say that it is a pain and can be really difficult to take care of. Also, hedgehogs only live to be around six years old. I would be devastated if I lost my hedgehog after six years. Every time I see a hedgehog on an Instagram video, I will never scroll past it. I have to watch that video in its entirety and smile at the screen stupidly. I will watch the video multiple times, which at the end of the day, only feeds my strong desire to own a hedgehog. Maybe I should just get a hedgehog.

Trump, please use clean energy

Students approve of collegiate president’s eco-friendly letter “It’s unconstitutional. Morally and ethically I just disagree with it.”

Deanna Buley senior, gender and women’s studies

“I think it’s ridiculous honestly. I just feel like he’s doing something dumb.”

Argenis Arroyo sophomore, economics

“I don’t think the ban should be allowed because the U.S. had been built on immigration.” Devon Perri sophomore, communication and French

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Kevin Joseph Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com The future of clean energy is in doubt after controversial statements were released by the Trump administration last week. Government agencies related to science were told not talk to the press, post on social media or update their websites. This is a concern for many, including Oswego State President Deborah Stanley. Stanley, along with 170 other college presidents and chancellors, wrote a letter to President Donald Trump encouraging him and his administration to push towards a future with clean energy. “We are committed to developing and deploying innovative climate solutions that provide a prosperous future for all Americans,” the letter said. These university leaders should serve as a model for the leaders of other colleges around the U.S. They have written letters because they are concerned for the future of the country and do not want to see years of progress reversed during Trump’s time in office. Their insistence on not letting climate change become an afterthought is admirable. It should be viewed positively by Oswego State students. According to the Boston Globe, the new Environmental Protection Agency under Trump is attempting to slow down over 30 newly finalized environmental rules. These rules came to fruition in the closing months of former President Barack Obama’s final term and could potentially be eliminated. Through the media blackout, the Trump administration is attempting to keep the

Photo provided by Chris Lim via Wikimedia Oswego State President Deborah Stanley sent Trump a call to action letter urging him to support energy conservation.

American people in the dark regarding government agencies, specifically the EPA. This is not an acceptable action from the leader of this country. By implementing these regulations, Trump is showing that he expects backlash regarding future EPA decisions. If he has to create a media blackout to hide what is going on in these agencies, perhaps he should realize some of the decisions he is making will have a negative impact on the country moving forward. Oswego State students should be worried and angry that Trump’s media blackout effects not only the rights of the press, but also discourages those who have spent years of their lives on scientific research regarding the environment. Trump should take the words of Stanley and others seriously. It is clear that

much of the scientific community is worried about losing the progress they have worked so hard for. The president of a college or university is a highlyrespected position. When 170 men and women in that position openly write our nation’s leader expressing concern about clean energy, it cannot be ignored. The future of clean energy is cloudy at the moment, but it is still very early in Trump’s presidency. He needs to not only listen to the concerns of Stanley and her colleagues, but to the concerns of the scientific community as a whole. Reversing their years of study would not only be disrespectful, but dangerous as well. The public should be aware of what the EPA is doing and the nation cannot stop moving towards a future with clean energy.

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Conservatives lack knowledge Tip of on how to replace ObamaCare the hat...

◊...to Trump’s recent immigration ban. ◊...to professors who bring up politics in class. ◊... to the Plattsburgh Cardinals.

◊...to those who are involved on campus. ◊...to those who protested at the Women’s March. ◊...to President Stanley for supporting clean energy.

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Protests mean more voices heard

Women are strong, powerful, resistant to Trump’s ideologies Photo provided by Nancy Pelosi via flickr The Trump administration and other Republicans have vowed to change major parts of the Affordable Care Act.

Derek Smith Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com “Repeal and replace Obamacare” has been the conservative rallying cry since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010. Democrats in Washington, D.C., h av e b e e n lo s i n g C o n g re s s i o n a l seats in elections off of this “promise” alone. Republicans in Congress have consistently cited the chaotic rollout of the healthcare.gov website, increasing premium costs and former President Barack Obama’s controversial promise of “if you like your doctor you can keep your doctor” as grounds for a top-to-bottom reversal of the ACA on day one of Donald Trump’s presidency. It should come as no surprise however, that two weeks into his administration, a full scale dismemberment of this complex law that has provided insurance for 20 million more Americans is going to be much more difficult than the three word campaign promise used in his rallies made it seem. So far, the current Congress appears to have no coherent plan for how to replace the current healthcare system without kicking the 20 million newly insured citizens off of

their coverage. High premium costs are a legitimate grievance for many Americans and should be met with bipartisan action to combat the problem. But if the fantasy of an Obamacare repeal truly went into effect and we returned to insurance companies not covering preexisting conditions and young adults not being covered under their parents plans until they are 26, would we not be returning to the same disastrous system that ranked 35th in the world before the ACA? Trump himself has said that he supports keeping the “good parts” of Obamacare, while improving on the rest. Perhaps the reason for the inability of Congress, specifically the Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, to begin crafting a replacement plan is due to Trump’s vow to “provide care for everybody.” Trump as we know by now is no conventional Republican and has strayed away from their typical market based healthcare solutions in favor of government intervention, putting him at odds with mainstream conservatives. As young college student’s health insurance may seem like an issue we will never have to worry about. But as we leave school and enter into the real world our insurance plans will be at the forefront of our career and financial decisions.

On-campus involvement make for amazing life experiences

Maggie Gaynor Contributing writer opnion@oswegonian.com The morning after Donald Trump took office as the 45th President of the United States, more than half a million Americans took to the streets of Washington, D.C. in a massive peaceful protest. The Women’s March on Washington was created to give Americans a platform to share their thoughts and concerns regarding the new Trump administration. According to the website for the Women’s March on Washington, issues including reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights, equal pay, affordable healthcare and climate change were among the main concerns protesters wanted to address as they marched through our nation’s capital on Jan. 21. Marchers also attacked Trump’s use of offensive rhetoric on the campaign trail and in other professional aspects of his life. Protesters made it clear that just because he was elected to office, does not mean that they have forgotten the abhorrent language that Trump has used habitually to describe women. In addition to the march on Washington, millions of people across the globe attended sister marches in solidarity with the message the initial march intended to send; the message that the issues that affect women, affect us all. Perhaps the most significant issues concerning American women are reproductive rights and access to affordable health care. During his campaign, Trump supported the defunding of Planned Parenthood and his Vice President Mike Pence has been a longtime opposent of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court case that granted American women the right to a safe and legal abortion. Access to safe and affordable reproductive care is a right that American women have fought to have for over a century. The Trump administration is actively

Photo provided by Rosa Pineda via wikimedia Protestors holding an array of signs marched in the capital the day after Trump’s inaugaration.

working to turn back the clock on reproductive rights by deconstructing the policies and organizations that work to uphold them. This is why the women’s marches were so significant. They made it blatantly clear that American women refuse to go back to the days when they were not afforded a choice. Generations of Americans have worked to make America a place where women could have the same opportunities as men and that equality begins when women have the ability to control their own bodies. Women marched on Washington to make sure Trump knew that they refuse to surrender themselves to his agenda. Perhaps the biggest statement was made when the rest of the world stood firmly behind them. Among the hundreds of thousands of protesters marching on Washington was Oswego State sophomore Katie Gordon. Gordon, along with a group of family members and friends, attended the march to take a stand for the issues that she feels warrant attention under the new presidency. Although

it was clear that her purpose was not to attack Trump, but to voice support for American women. “For me it was really about celebrating all of the strong women in my life, and it sort of felt like a preparation for a movement to come over the next four years to at least work to ensure that our rights aren’t being taken away and that we’re protecting the things that matter to us.” Gordon exemplifies the peaceful attitude that seemingly unified the multitudes of Women’s Marches held across the globe. These marches were not about anger; they were about strength, unity, and resistance. Resistance against oppression, resistance against hate, and resistance against a country in which women are not afforded the same liberties as men. As Gordon went on to say, “It was about just standing up and saying ‘hey, we’re here, we’re strong, we’re women, and you can’t mess with us.’”

Right to Die bill needed in New York Give Americans right to choose whether to end their suffering Clare O’Brien Staff writer opinion@oswegonian.com Kayla Brun | The Oswegonian Alexa Grosskopf and Carla Castro host a table in the Marano Campus Center for students to check out.

Selena Pappas Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com The start of a new semester is undoubtedly overwhelming. Adjusting to a new schedule, professors, classes and living environment upsets the familiarity that we grow accustomed to during our time away from school and can make for a chaotic transition back. Add to that the brutal weather conditions that Oswego is known for during this time of year, and it can result in a miserable start to the spring semester. All of these factors essentially contribute to the stress students are placed under to succeed both academically and as well-rounded individuals. Since before we even entered Oswego as State students, we have been preached at time and time again the importance of remaining active participants in campus organizations; the number one reason being to build connections and increase future job prospects. That, however, is certainly not all there is to getting involved. When it comes down to it, we are each individual human beings with our own personal interests and participating in an organization should not feel comparable to a chore that must be accomplished in order to get a job one day. Instead, joining a club or organization on campus allows students with similar interests and values to build meaningful relationships and to participate in activities that are both enjoyable and productive. When looking at involvement from this perspective,

joining a club or organization is a healthy way to devote spare time to alleviating stress rather than contributing to it. The Oswego State campus is lucky enough to have over 300 different organizations to be a part of, with a detailed list on the college’s website. From Greek Life to athletic teams to academic clubs, Oswego’s facilities accommodate the diversity of its students and their interests, a core value that our campus abides by. Each club provides the opportunity for likeminded students to engage in activities outside the classroom that are going to shape them into well-rounded, more experienced individuals. Joining a club may even spark an interest or talent you never knew you had. This will not only help you better understand your personal identity, but also aid in decision making for your future. A new semester is underway and now is the perfect time to channel your stress into something you enjoy. Getting involved on campus is one of the best ways to do so and will have a positive impact on your physical, mental, and social health; something each and every student should pay closer attention to. While joining a club is surely a great addition to your resume, it is an even better way to take care of yourself during this difficult transition period and throughout the rest of the semester. So next time you are walking through Marano Campus Center trying to avoid the endless row of tables promoting organizations, take a minute to give one a listen. Who knows, you might end up becoming a member of a club that helps you in more ways than you would imagine.

“How would you want to die?” It is a question all of us have asked, but few like to think about. While it is not something many feel comfortable discussing, it is a conversation that must be had. For the first time this year, New York will be deciding on legislature concerning the controversial Right to Die law. If passed, terminally ill patients will have the ability to request prescriptions that, when taken, will end their life. Often touted by opposing groups as “physician assisted suicide,” a Right to Die bill is by no means a form of suicide. Suicide is the ending of one’s life despite their ability to continue living. A patient who qualifies for the medication must have a prognosis of less than six months to live, not merely walking into a doctor’s office saying, “I want to die, please kill me.” To obtain the medication that would end their life, a patient must be diagnosed by two doctors as both terminally ill and mentally capable of deciding their own demise. With or without this medication, a terminally ill patient will die. A Right to Die bill offers a better way for them to have control in the end. One of the most popular debates about healthcare lies on a fundamental right, the right to choose. Whether it is to have an abortion or to receive a flu shot, Americans are passionate about their ability to decide what is best for their own body. A Right to Die law offers that same opportunity for patients to choose what they want regarding their health. Opponents to the act will argue that the Right to Die bill will allow doctors to

Samantha Boyle | The Oswegonian Five states: California, Colorado, Oregon, Vermont and Washington, have passed a physicians assisted suicide bill.

murder their patients and contradict the Hippocratic oath to “do no harm.” However, when a patient is slowly losing brain function due to a fatal form of cancer, forcing them to continue treatment when they have had enough suffering is easily seen as more harm than allowing them to take a prescription. The medication that will end the patient’s life is a mixture of several barbiturates that will induce a coma and eventually death, but it is a drink that must be taken orally by the patient themselves. The Death with Dignity Act in Oregon, the first state to pass such a law, clearly states that “the patient must self-administer” this medication. The doctor’s role is to sign the prescription. Once the prescription is filled, the choice of taking the medication and ending their life is in the hands of the patient alone. The Right to Die law is all about choice. Doctors who do not believe in

the law do not have to prescribe the medication for their patient. Terminally ill patients will not be forced to give up their battle against their disease if they choose to keep receiving treatment. Even patients who have the prescription in their possession do not have to take it if they change their mind. As Americans, we have the unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. With a Right to Die law, all of these rights are upheld. You would have the choice to ultimately end your life and end your suffering. On the other hand, if you decide not to have a prescription filled and want to continue fighting your illness, that is your choice to make. This law would secure the option to always be there for when enough is enough. The decision in the end is entirely yours.

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Student Art Exbition changes entry policies

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Look at Oz: 54th annual Student Art Exhibition Online application increases student submissions

EXHIBITION: “CAESAR/X” Time: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Morgan Altland Date: Friday, Feb. 3 Location: Oswego State Metro Center, Syracuse, NY Laker Review Editor maltland@oswegonian.com STUDENT ART EXHIBITION Oswego State’s art department is starting the new Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. semester off big with the Date: Friday, Feb. 3 54th Annual Juried Student Location: Tyler Art Galery, Tyler Hall

Exhibition hosted in the Tyler Hall Art Gallery. The event will ART EXHIBIT: “INSPIRED BY DATA” take place Feb. 3 to 19, with a reception and judging taking Time: Noon - 5 p.m. place Feb. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. Date: Friday, Feb. 3 Suzanne Beason, the Location: 186 W. First St., Oswego State Downtown president of the Student Art Exhibition Committee (SAEC), OPEN SKATE the group responsible for Time: 12 - 2 p.m. various aspects of the event, discussed the groups role Date: Friday, Feb. 3 and goals. Location: Arena, Marano Campus Center “The Student Art Exhibition Committee hosts the Juried RICE CREEK RAMBLE Student show annually,” BeaTime: 11 a.m. - Noon son said. “The club sponsors this democratic competition Date: Saturday, Feb. 4 open to all Oswego [State] Location: Rice Creek Field Station students, not just art students, publicizes it to pull in entries, PLANETARIUM SHOW: “THE CALENDER” hires jurors, and hangs the Time: 7 - 8 p.m. exhibit. The SAEC also has the Date: Sunday, Feb. 5 privilege of purchasing a few pieces of student work for the Location: Room 223, Shineman Center college’s collection.” With a new year and a INTERNATIONAL COFFEE HOUR newly renovated venue, Time: 3 - 4:30 p.m. changes have been brought to Date: Monday, Feb. 6 this program at various levels. “This is the first year Location: Room 255, Marano Campus Center we tried something differLIBRARYMAKERWORKSHOPTRACK:RASBERRY ent,” said Michael Flanagan, the director of the Tyler Art PI BASICS Gallery. “We used an online Time: 4:45 - 5:45 p.m. application for the exhibition. Date: Tuesday, Feb. 7 Students learned about the event in the fall, we spread Location: Penfield Library posters around campus, professors encouraged students KE-NEKT CONCERT: COUNTERTENOR to apply, we rely on them a

REGINALD MOBLEY Time: 7:30 - 9 p.m. Date: Wednesday, Feb. 8 Location: Ballroom, Sheldon Hall

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Oswego State’s 54th annual Student Exhibition hosted in the newly renovated Tyler Hall Art Galery.

lot. Students no longer need to bring in their work to be evaluated and it was the first time we have had both jurors come to campus at the same time to go over the work.” Beason also said the new online application process has benefited the student body. “We are getting great feedback from the students on how much easier it was for them to apply online,” Beason said. “We had approximately three times the number of entries this year compared to last year.” Although Beason believes it is the ease of the online application that changed the number of participants, others have their own opinions.

RECEPTION FOR “CAESAR/X” Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Date: Thursday, Feb. 9 Location: Oswego State Metro Center, Syracuse, NY

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Art from students varies in subject matter and style to be inclusive.

“I believe it helps some who are more hesitant, too afraid to submit in person,” senior Alyssa Barrett said. Although it does help some student overcome their fears, Flanagan said it is important for students to overcome their fears and work on applying to have their works put in galleries. “Part of being a professional is learning how to exhibit your work and learning the application process,” Flanagan said. “All artistic people want to show their work. They all want to be seen I would say.” The reinvigoration of the process has been a welcomed changed to both faculty and students. Another welcomed changed is the resumption of Tyler Hall as host of the event. While the hall was being renovated the past few years, many events for the art department were hosted within Penfield Library, which prevents students in the creative fields from melding and interacting with one another as much as they are able to now according to some. “It’s great to be back in Tyler Hall because of the increased interaction with music and theater students,” Beason said. “Art builds community and isn’t that the purpose of college? I am pleased to see more students participating in the club’s events and in the Juried show. I am also excited to see more non-art majors attending our events, like the Celebrate Sculpture event that the SAEC hosted last semes-

ter where over 200 students stopped by to talk to the sculptors and appreciate the new art on campus.” Another change seen by some is the natural progression students’ work takes over the years. No two students to create the same piece and the exhibition does all that it can to prevent students from feeling as if their work would not be a good fit for the gallery. “It is really what they feel is their strongest artwork,” Flanagan said. “Having a theme or anything like that prevents creativity and keeps some people from applying at all because they do not have something that they feel fits them.” According to Barrett, the event has been beneficial for Oswego State students over the years. “I do not see too many specific changes to the event, but I see a lot of changes to the work,” Barrett said. “They are selective to a certain extent, but it is such a great opportunity. It gives them an opportunity to showcase their work, as many of them have not had this opportunity before. It also gets the students to talk about their work, mingle with others and event network to an extent.” Be sure to visit the gallery in Tyler Hall and see the work. While it may have been easier to apply, with the number of applicants there is no doubt that they students featured have earned their spots.

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Weekly EP: Ariel Pink, Weyes Blood blend smoothly Jack Roche Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Life is full of successful unexpec ted combinations that people would not think would work. Take peanut butter and j e l l y, fo r e x a m p l e, o r J a c k i e Chan and Chris Tucker. While the collaboration between prolific singer-songwriter Ariel Pink and Weyes Blood, one of indie music’s rising stars, may n o t re a c h t h e s a m e l e ve l o f harmony attained by peanut butter and jelly, they still work undeniably well together. The duo comes togethe r t o p re s e n t l i s t e n e r s w i t h “Myths 002.” This new record i s t h e s p i r i t u a l s u cce s s o r to label Mexican Summer ’s first “ M y t h s” E P, w h i c h s a w Co n nan Mockasin and Devonte Hynes come together for three tracks. Blood contributed vocals to Pink ’s 2012 record

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“Myth 002” shows the range and talent of artists Ariel Pink and Weyes Blood.

“Mature Themes” and the two h ave f i n a l l y d e c i d e d to wo r k together on a more complete project. The product is a collec-

tion of songs that are exac tly the level of peculiarity either of the artists’ fans would come to expect.

The promising dynamic of the t wo wor k ing together is displayed on the records’ opening track “ Tears On Fire.” Pink’s reser ved vocal deliver y flows over bouncing guitar riffs be fore leading into the operatic e r u p t i o n o f B l o o d ’s “O h , my tears on fire!” The instrumental is right out of Pink’s playbook, charmingly vintage and lo -fi, though now assisted by Blood’s faint, ethereal wailing. Blood’s range is highlighted on “Morning After.” For this song, Blood replaces her dramatic show with a softer sound. Delicate yet strong vocals somberly hover above the instrumentals’ fusion of folk and synth. The variety of synths can be found littered throughout “Myths 002.” They add depth to the EP’s overall sound without stealing the show or overwhelming. Pink ’s vocals are nowhere to be found on “Morning After,” but return to duet with Blood’s on the closing tack “On Another Day.” The track is a recording of

a live-performance, which gives the song an echoing sound which builds a spacey atmo sphere. The vocals of Pink and Blood mingle gloomily. The track that sticks out like a sore thumb is “Daddy, Please Give a Little Time.” While this song may be when Blood’s voice is at its most angelic and soaring, it still ends up being easily the weakest outing on the record. Blood delivers the track’s title and chorus repeatedly on t o p o f s h a r p, r i n g i n g s y n t h s which creates an uneasy vibe. Unfor tunately, the collaborat i o n o f Pi n k a n d B l o o d i s a brief affair. “Myths 002” is a fleeting 14 minutes. Just four tracks leave the listener wanting more, wondering what else these two oddball artists could be capable of with a lengthier engagement. Only time will tell if they will ever find out. In the meantime, listeners hope that a potential “Myths 003” can shine a light on another surprising musical duo.

Ty Segall delivers selftitled album fans will love Michael Reilly Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

tar” and “ The Only One” and the softer mellow acoustic rock that soaked up previous albums, such as 2011’s “Goodbye Bread” and 2 0 1 3 ’s “ S l e e p e r.” H e s m o o t h l y molds elements of both st yles into the self-titled album’s secAnother year, another Ty Segall ond track “Freedom.” release. The nearly 30-year-old San The listeners even get treated Francisco rocker’s newest addition to Segall going down a path not to his rich and ever-growing cata- traveled very often by the artist logue certainly does not disappoint with the long instrumental solo the die-hard fans wondering if he j a m fe a t u re d i n “ Wa r m H a n d s can continue his almost unrivaled ( Fre e d o m R e t u r n e d ) ” b r i n gi n g consistency of quality albums. back good memories of the closS e g a l l fe a t u r e s a f a m i l i a r ing track from Segall’s 2012 side cast of characters backing him project album “Slaughterhouse” up, with Charles Moothart beat- by the Ty Segall Band, which, on i n g t h e d r u m s, M i k a l C ro n i n a side note fans are still waiting thumping up and down on bass to see more of that. and second-time S egall conAs t h e a l b u m co nt i n u e s o n tributor Emmett Kelly playing its joyful 36-minute 24-second rhythm guitar. Another notable long journey, the audience gets name on the personnel list is taken down the road of weird famous producer and Chicago and unexpected, as about halfro c k e r S te ve A l b i n i , b e s t re - way through, “ Thank you Mr. K” membered for producing the the music comes to a standstill final album of little-known ‘90s to where moments later a violent g r u n g e - r o c k b a n d N i r v a n a’s shattering of glass raddles and “In Utero.” rings soon replaced with return Early on in the album, Segall of the music. seamlessly weaves in and out The album really reaches its of the aggressive fuzzy power h i g h p o i nt w i t h t h e n ex t t ra c k cord rock he was known for in and the album’s first single “Orhis 2014 outing “Manipulator,” ange Color Queen” which really with songs like “Break a Gui- b re a k s i n te re s t i n g gro u n d fo r

the artist and nose dives into an abyss of trippy acoustic psychedelic magic. The track manages to put a major spotlight on how versatile a vocalist Segall can be, an aspect of his music that surely does not always receive the credit it deserves. H o w e v e r, d o n o t c o n f u s e this with being an album that is built around one big hit, this album comes packed with enough interesting and fun tracks to help reach the standards fans have come to know on just every album of Segall’s. Any d o u b t o f i t n o t b e i n g to that high level is completely put to rest by the weird pop track “Papers” an absolute homerun by Segall that is almost too catchy not to play on repeat. Segall puts forth a strong outing right up until the end, with a very subtle, Beatlesque -level qualit y harmony, sof t to loud rocker known as “ Take Care ( To Comb Hair).” O verall, Ty S egall ’s second self-titled effor t is one that m u s t n o t b e i g n o re d b y d i e hard fans and when it is all said and done, this album could jump right into the conversation of Segall’s best work . An absolute must-listen.

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With his latest selftitled EP, Ty Segall blends styles used on previous works with ease.

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Shyamalan’s ‘Split’ gives viewers hope for director again Devin O’Shaughnessy Social Media Coordinator doshaughnessy@oswegonian.com

Kicking the new year off in the box office is M. Night Shyamalan’s latest horror film, “Split.” The film follows three young women who are kidnapped by a man named Kevin, played by James McAvoy (“X-Men: Apocalypse”), who suffers from dissociative identity disorder, DID. This film takes on the tough realities of mental illness in a chilling new way. The main protagonist, Casey, who is played by Anya TaylorJoy (“Morgan”), is trapped in a room with two other girls, Claire (Haley Lu Richardson, “The Edge of Seventeen”), and Marcia (Jessica Sula, “Recovery Road”). Despite outnumbering their kidnapper, the girls have a tough time figuring out just why they are there. McAvoy’s character is tough in this film, due to having to portray several different characters and even having to do them all at once in one part

Photo provided by splitmovie.com James McAvoy delievers a performance convincing enough to make viewers believe the seperate personalities are actually different people.

of the film. McAvoy does an outstanding job and really convinces the audience members that he is a different person each time his disorder comes into play. Taylor-Joy’s portrayal as Casey is very well put together. The character has an interesting backstory, which comes into play later in the film, as well as her wit and willingness to survive. Throughout the film, the audi-

ence not only sees how the girls view Kevin and his different personalities, they also see McAvoy’s character through the eyes of his therapist, helping the viewers get more of his backstory. Meanwhile, the interactions between his personalities and the girls furthers the plot and adds suspense. There are eight personalities featured within the film, of the 24 mentioned. They

range in age, gender, ethnicity, strength and even health conditions. The main three who control him throughout the first half of the film are Hedwig, Patricia and Dennis. Hedwig is a 9-year-old boy who likes to listen to music and dance. Patricia is a cont r o l l i n g o l d e r wo m a n w h o is very strict and Dennis is a Russian bodybuilder who can deadlift over 200 pounds.

There are other personalities featured in the film, such as Jade, Or wel, and Barr y, but the viewers do not see these characters very often and it is not necessary for audiences to see all 24 personalities. As the film progresses, the girls being held captive hear of a new identity who has intentions of harming them called “The Beast.” In ever y Shyamalan film, the third ac t usually has a huge plot twist, often revealing something shocking. This film has a mild twist ending, which will surely be satisfy and possibly even excite audiences as the twist is revealed. However, for viewers who do not know Shyamalan’s films very well, the ending could be confusing, or lacking a more inclusive conclusion. The film is mostly spent anticipating what “The Beast” is and if the girls will be able to escape the room they are trapped inside. The film will keep viewers carefully watching and anticipating who the n e x t p e r s o n a l i t y to re ve a l themselves will be.

‘A Dog’s Purpose,’ predictable, compassionate, heartfelt Karla Cano Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

The film “A Dog’s Purpose” has been a hot topic of disc u s s i o n a f te r a v i d e o s u rfaced on the popular gossip website TMZ. The leaked footage showed a star tled German shepard being forced into churning water and then disappearing for a short time after being swept under a strong current. The movie was called to be boycotted by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and outrage was spewed by many online, questioning the possibility of animal abuse. Finally, director Lasse Hallstrom and screenwriter W. Bruce Cameron issued a statement defending the film and claiming that TMZ “falsely edited” the footage to make it look as if the dog was being mis-

treated. The animal trainers assured that the 2-year-old G e r m a n s h e p h e rd, n a m e d Hercules, was not in any way injured during filming and insisted that he was chosen for the role because of “his love of water.” Josh Gad (“The Angry Birds Movie”) narrates the film and is introduced as a conscious soul before being born into a liter of playful puppies, only to be taken away by the dog pound and euthanized. He reincarnates as a golden retriever named Bailey who is saved by a boy named Ethan (K.J. Apa “Riverdale”). Bailey questions the meaning and purpose of his l i fe, w h i c h h e q u i c k l y u n derstands is to bring happiness to his human companions. He watches as Ethan grows u p to b e a p ro m i s ing football star and fall in love. An accident compro mises Ethan’s future and his dreams quickly dwindle. As Bailey ages, he becomes ill and is unable to make Ethan

Photo provided by adogspurpose.com Dennis Quaid stars in a story of love and bonds that ties people to their pets.

happy like when they were both younger. B a i l e y ’s u n b r e a k a b l e bond with Ethan transcends even after he leaves his physical body. Bailey continues his jour-

ney, being born as diverse breeds of dogs. He br ings love and companionship to all his owners, especially during their loneliest hours. The movie is filled with tear-jerk ing moments that

make viewers want to go home and hug their pooches. “A Dog’s Purpose” was planted with cliché themes of love, companionship and selflessness that dogs and other pets bring to humans’ lives. It can also trigger a brief reflection on the relationship viewers carry with their four-legged furry friends. This is a good film to watch with younger kids or family members as it pulls at their heart strings with adorable puppy shots that make audiences say “aw ” throughout the movie. However, the film offers ver y little conflict and the biggest issue with the film is its predictability. The aud i e n ce w i l l h ave a p re t t y clear idea of how the movie will end before reaching the middle of the film, especially anyone who has already watched the trailer. So unless viewers roll into the theaters with their families and have a hard time choosing a film, this would be a pass.

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‘The Young Pope’ succeeds with brilliant performances Dominick Lioto Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Paolo Sorrentino’s “The Young Pope” is HBO’s newest and certainly most unique series to start off the 2017 television season. I t is an elaborate, strange and enchanting stor y that arguably takes an episode to get moving, but even after only a few of the puzzle’s pieces are revealed, it is quite obvious that viewers are in for a dark and unsettling journey. “ The Young Pope” focuses on the beginning of the pontificate of Lenny Belardo (Jude Law, “Spy”) who takes the name Pope Pius XIII. Lenny was the former archbishop of New York and is the first American pope in the history of the church. He is also the youngest in a very long time and a radically different man who believes the church has not been listening to the true word of God and immediately starts spinning the Vatican on its head by refus-

ing the traditions of most modern popes. He wishes not to be seen by the public, will not have to deal with anyone from the media, will not be travelling outside of the city during his tenure and he only drinks Cherry Coke Zero for breakfast. In simpler terms, he is a very odd guy. Law is fantastic as Pope Pius XIII. He por trays the character as an almost menacing, overlord type of man whose intentions are as mysterious as how he won the election to many others in the church. Law delivers these enchanting monologues that could be descr ibed as Shake spearean. He goes into topics such as the state of the church, what God really wants from His believers, how he views himself and the world today. Th e w ay S o r re n t i n o w r i te s these lines are some of the most impressive uses of language conveyed on television today. For a show with no traditional action that reup heavily on dialogue and conversation, it needs a man who can use words to mesmerize like Sorrentino masterfully does.

Diane Keaton (“Finding Dory”), Silvio Orlando (“Il Caimano”) and James Cromwell (“Big Hero 6”) emerge as some of the biggest players in the supporting cast as Sister Mary, Cardinal Angelo Voiello and Cardinal Michael Spencer. Thay all respectively seem to have strange and diverse relationships with the new pope, while also have some rough and sensitive memories with him. One of the most remarkable things about this show is that w h i l e n o n e o f i t wa s a c t u a l l y filmed in the Vatican, the production value is sky high. Each room that is shown is vast and glorious with beautifully carved tall ceilings and carefully chosen pillars and floors that one would think took centuries to per fect but, in reality, they were all made at Cinecitta Studios. Sorrentino wrote and directed every episode of this first season with cinematographer Luca Bigazzi. Their use of stylistic visuals in this environment is one of strongest aspects of this show, as well as with the musical choices. It is hard not to feel a

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The focus of the series, Jude Law delivers an poweful performance. little hypnotized while watching the sharp camerawork applied to this story. The show was originally broadcast on Sky Atlantic in October of 2016 in Italy, the United Kingdom and Ireland, since the series is a production collabora-

tion between Sky and HBO. A second season was announced after the critical success from just its European audiences. “The Young Pope” gets some more time to steer the church in whichever way God, or maybe Pius himself, commands.

like the ‘70s hit. Even the beat sounds reminiscent of the track, but that does not mean it is an exact copy. Foxygen adds their own twist and some interesting, swing-style cords that get audiences’ feet tapping. “Mrs. Adams” is a rock ballad filled with steady drum beats and an eccentric guitar solo. The lyrics, however, are rather de pressing for such a joyous track. A n o t h e r s o n g , “A m e r i c a ,” starts off sounding like it could be played in a horror movie, with a slow tempo and a few measures of chilling piano chords. The track takes a quick turn to be more dreamy. With its smooth vocals, a peaceful piano, fluttering flutes and a steady bass, it puts listeners into a trance. But that trance is quickly broken by an almost baroque-style piano solo that is interrupted by drums and bass instruments quite a few times. Once that is over the song takes another turn to a bouncy, upbeat track. The song is all over the place and does not stay within a one song spectrum. It sounds like a medley with some jazz, some

‘70s funk and some contemporary bounce songs smashed together to create one piece. The sendoff song, “Rise Up,” brings the album to an empowering conclusion. Although it is rather slow, and a bit strange, the song closes the album with words of encouragement for the listener. The keyboards are so up l i f t i n g a n d Fra n ce’s vo i ce i s commanding singing lyrics like “Listen to your dreams/nobody else’s will do” and “You’ve been searching all your life/ for something till you realized/ that what you seek was with you all the time.” Starting off as a slower song, “Rise Up” picks up the pace with some groovy guitar riffs and smashed piano keys. However, the lyrics are highly repetitive. Foxygen’s “Hang” is a mustlisten to for any indie rock lover or someone looking for a relaxing rock album. While some of the songs are rather repetitive lyric-wise, the harmonies created by the various instruments and France’s vocals are easy to fall for.

t Foxygen’s ‘Hang’ gives listeners nothing original Heather Clark Managing Editor hclark@oswegonian.com

The California native duo, Foxygen, released their fifth studio album, “Hang,” on Jan. 20. Starting out at the age of 15 in 2005, Foxygen’s Sam France and Jonathan R ado released four EPs before Jagjaguar records found them in 2011. They released their first fulllength album in 2012. The pair are known for their experimental music and berserk performances, specifically front man France’s on-stage antics. “Hang” is nothing new for t h e d u o. B u t to n e w l i s te n ers, the music is a wonderfully mixed psychedelic and rock twist that entices listens multiple times: Once for the music, twice for the lyrics and a third for the harmony. The album is shor t, only eight songs long, but it does not take long for audiences to be drawn in. The album has an overall ‘70s-inspired vibe that, within

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Foxygen fails to deliever anything new for listeners in their lastest album. seconds, takes listeners back to when ABBA and the BeeGee’s dominated the radio. To start things off, “Avalon,”

t h e s e c o n d t r a c k o n “ H a n g,” definitely draws some inspirat i o n f ro m A B B A’s “ Wate r l o o.” The backing vocals sound a lot

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Samantha Boyle | The Oswegonian by Morgan Altland maltland@oswegonian.com I feel like drinking. I carry myself to the fridge. Light from the window stabs my eyes so I close it to shield myself. How long has it been now? Three….or maybe four. Everything has been melding together. I don't know if I've really slept. I can't sleep. All I know is that I need a drink. Now. I throw open the door. Milk…. orange juice….where is the… I push the milk out of the way and move the leftovers to find two unopened cans. I grab one. I hold it in my hand as I examine it. Did I buy this one? Or was it... The question fades as I crack it open and drink until its light. I

look inside. Empty. I throw the can down and move to the next. This one is easier, no lingering look or waiting. I attack it. It's finished. I burp. Nothing. I drop the can and return to my search. There has got to be more. Anything. I push ever ything out of my way. The orange juice hits the ground. I close the door. I stand up and open freezer. Then I see it. The bottle of Svedka stares at me. This one… I know I didn't buy. I can't move. The top has a cherry red ring around it. I grab the bottle, pull it in tight and collapse. I drown the floor. Raising my head, I open her up and bring her in for one last kiss.

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"Is it Summer Yet?" by Sammi Flavell sflavell@oswegonian.com

Yes I love the water, that is what drew me here. Lake Ontario called to me, “come in the water, it is nice my dear.” In the fall before the cold, I swam in the water almost everyday. But now the waves are tossing, and the temperature is a chilly 20 degrees. I cannot even get close to the water with all of this wind blowing. Two years ago when I came to visit this school, I was wearing a dress in March. But now I am a student in February and I am trudging through the snow. It is not that I am complaining, but it would be nice you see. If every time I walked back to my room the air did not make my skin sting. I have lost three contacts when the wind blew them out of my eye. And when the snow turns to slush from all of the footsteps that have walked by, sometimes I think I may just slip and die. I am not too tiny, but when the wind starts blowing and the weather is pretty blustery, sometimes the wind moves me from side to side. But do not take my moans and groans too seriously, Oswego is actually pretty nice. It is just that I cannot help but prefer the warm water and Bevs to this icy, wintery time. So look on the bright side. Having to walk to class against the wind will give you a daily workout. And you can practice your iceskating on the slush. There is no need for blush, because you have the wind to add color to your face, so you can save some money on that. My mind wanders to summer, with warmth and bright sunshine. Winter will not last forever, this I promise you. So think of warmth and summer break and I promise that it will be here soon!

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Aries (April 19 - May 13):

Cancer (July 20 - Aug. 10):

Libra (Oct. 30 - Nov. 23):

Sagittarius (Dec. 17 - Jan. 20):

Picking up the pieces is more than just standing back up. From the destruction or chaos, work on rebuilding or creating something new. Do not leave the pieces scattered too long. It will only cause pain.

Earn what has been given to you. Do not under appreciate what has been handed to you this week. Work hard to show others exactly why you deserved it and more.

Take steps for your health this week. Something small like drink a glass of milk (or Silk) a day can make the difference as you go through your week. Small steps make a long journey easier.

Things in life may seem to be simple, but others around you can show different uses for things you have never seen before. Avoid having just on purpose for an item as it limits all that it can do for you.

Taurus (May 13 - June 21):

Leo (Aug. 10 - Sep. 16):

Scorpio (Nov. 23 - Nov. 29):

Capricorn (Jan. 20 - Feb. 16):

After a week of war it is best to enjoy your spoils. Appreciate what this past week has given you instead of just focusing on how hard it was to overcome. See the beauty over the suffering.

Others words do not have to define you. If you do not like what others are saying about you then work to change the conversation and show yourself in a new light. Do not fight the talk, win the talk.

A little ridiculousness can be a good thing. Make time to have some fun, laugh with friends and be with the people you care about. Although it is important to focus when you need to, have fun when you do not.

Something taken for granted today could be something others had dedicated their lives for. Appreciate all that you have and work to help others the rights they are fighting for. Everyone deserves freedoms.

Gemini (June 21 - July 20):

Virgo (Sep. 16 - Oct. 30):

Ophiuchus (Nov. 29 - Dec. 16) :

Aquarius (Feb. 16 - March 11): Pisces (March 11 - April 18):

Routines are human nature. Everyone falls in them at one point in their lives because they are convenient and there is comfort in what is known. However, make sometime for the unexpected to find happiness.

What is holding you back from doing what you love? More often than not it can be one's self standing in their own way. Everyone deserves happiness, so this week give yourself the chance to be happy.

Many mistakes can be undone. What may seem like the world crashing around you one day may seem insignificant another. Give yourself time to try and redeem yourself before judgement is cast.

Preparation for what is to come does not always shield you from everything that will happen. Some say prepare for the unprepared, but even that does not always work. Fighting to overcome obstacles defines who you are.

The past may at times seem to be more perfect than it was, but that may be because people choose to remember the good times. Remember it all. Focusing on a section of history can lead us to repeat what others forgot.