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Last town hall raises issues of protecting international, undocumented students Discussions include making Oswego State, SUNY schools sanctuary campuses for all

Winnie Blackwood Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com Oswego State President Deborah Stanley held her last town hall meeting of the semester discussing issues and topics with faculty, staff and students on April 6, in the Marano Campus Center Auditorium.

A continuing topic brought up by Stanley was to make Oswego State, along with the rest of SUNY campuses, sanctuary campuses for undocumented individuals, whether they are staff, faculty or students.

Stanley said she has had multiple conversations with Oswego State Po-

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lice Chief John Rossi after New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman came out with his updated legal guidance that campuses must comply with law, but only if there is warrant for such action.

“We don’t have to give information,” Stanley said. “We don’t have to allow people to talk to individuals. We don’t have to post [U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement] or any other law enforcement on campus if there is not a warrant associated with it and that is pretty much, as Chief Rossi has informed me, how we always operate.”

University Police is on board, and Rossi said there was not a big change for the department because of Schnei-

derman’s resolution, it was just down in writing. Officers and supervisors signed off on the procedure within 24 hours of it is release by Schneiderman.

“It’s really not going to have an effect on us,” Rossi said.

Stanley said she was concerned of being informed of a change made in the future, but Rossi reassured her the campus would be notified.

Eusebio Omar van Reenen, an international student, informed Stanley that over the weekend an affirmation of support would be given for the safety of undocumented and international students, and a resolution to request

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Free tuition becomes reality Students from middle class to receive Excelsior Scholarship in fall

Rice Creek Field Station receives grant increase Alexander Gault-Plate Assistant News Editor aplate@oswegonian.com

The United States Justice Department released a report in the fall of 2014 that said about 20 percent of all sexual assaults on college campuses go unreported. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and numerous organizations from across the country are taking this opportunity to promote the cause. Oswego State has a large part in promoting the prevention of assault as well.

All SUNY schools operate under Title IX code, which prevents discrimination of any kind based on gender. Its principles are the framework for gender equality in the United States, something Oswego takes very seriously.

After an assault, victims commonly have trouble with everyday things such as concentration, sleeping and doing homework. Title IX provides benefits such as assistance with mental and physical health, which involves counseling and medical care.

Lisa Evaneski, Oswego State’s Title IX coordinator, hosts prevention education workshops, training sessions for Services to Aid Families (SAF) advocates and Peer Educators, case management and writing compliance reports for state and federal agencies.

SAF is Oswego County’s domestic violence and sexual assault prevention program. Oswego State has had con-

The Rice Creek Field Station recently saw an increase to an existing grant, allowing them to increase services for public education, student research and weekend programs.

This grant, administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, has increased to $175,000 over a fiveyear term. Before the increase, the grant gave the station $25,000 per year for three years, amounting to $75,000 in total.

Known as the Zoos, Botanical Gardens and Aquariums (ZBGA) grant, it is given to educational institutions with a vested interest in the natural heritage of New York State.

“The ZBGA program provides the stimulus to develop educational, cultural and recreational programs interpreting out natural heritage as well as support for the permanent collections of eligible institutions,” according to New York State’s Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website.

The grant is only available to public or nonprofit institutions that maintain collections of natural specimens with a focus on public programs and education.

“It is actually for weekend [activities], the student curators and for supplies related to public education,

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Maria Pericozzi News Editor mpericozzi@oswegonian.com New York is the first state in the country that will be providing middle class families with free tuition starting in fall 2017, provided they work in state after graduation.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a piece of legislation Wednesday enacting the Excelsior Scholarship, which was passed as part of the fiscal year 2018 budget. The budget also includes $8 million to provide open educational resources, including e-books, to students at SUNY and CUNY colleges to help lower the cost of textbooks.

“By providing tuition-free college to thousands of middle class New Yorkers, we are restoring the promise of the American Dream for the next generation and forging a bold path forward of access and opportunity for the rest of the nation to follow,” Cuomo said in a SUNY press release. “With a

See FREE, A4 Photo provided via flickr Multiple government officials spoke in favor of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s (right) Excelsior Scholarship, a tuition-free college for New York State’s middle class families.

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Kyle L. Dailey, 25, was arrested at 11:25 p.m. on April 5 on a bench warrant issued out of the Oswego City Court and resisting arrest after climbing onto the roof of a residence in an attempt to avoid being taken into custody by police, after being told he was under arrest.

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SUNY Oswego has a long-standing commitment to higher education access, college completion and cost predictability and we look forward to further expanding our support of students and their families as a result of this budget agreement.”

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-Deborah Stanley, Oswego State president.

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Program traveled to the captial to advocate for higher education concerns Alexander Gault-Plate Assistant News Editor aplate@oswegonian.com On March 28 and 29, four Oswego State students traveled to Washington, D.C. to take part in SUNY Students on the Hill.

SUNY Students on the Hill was developed through a partnership between the SUNY Office of Federal Relations and SUNY Student Assembly to send student representatives from a variety of SUNY schools to the offices of federal representatives to advocate for increased federal support of higher education.

The Oswego State students who took part in the program were Alex George, Peter Mancarella, Eusebio Omar van Reenen and Derek Smith.

To take part in the program, students sent in an application containing their resume, two essays under 300 words, a letter of recommendation and a headshot.

Applicants were also asked to include their ZIP code to match them with the appropriate representative, if they were from New York State.

“After reading the description, I thought that it would be a great way to advocate for the SUNY system and for higher education,” Mancarella said.

When in Washington, D.C., the students were then broken up into groups and met with a professional lobbyist to discuss the topics they would be bringing to the offices of the representatives they were set to meet.

“One lobbyist from the firm went with a group of four or five SUNY students and we went with a lobbyist who advocates and brings up these issues about the Pell [Grant],” Smith said.

The issues brought up for this program were on five major points, one of which was increasing the Pell Grant from $5,915 per semester to $5,920.

“That might seem like a small increase, but it’s pretty important, as they were considering reducing that,” Mancarella said.

On the Pell Grant, another issue was raised about allowing students to apply for and use the Pell Grant over the whole year, rather than just for the traditional fall and spring semesters, to allow for completion of their degrees on time.

On issues of other student aid programs, students asked representatives to advocate for the continued and increased

Open recreation, 11 a.m., Friday at the Romney Field House.

Pi Day maker event, 4:30 p.m., Friday in Rich Hall, Room 118.

“We Are Lake Ontario,” 12:30 p.m., Saturday at the Rice Creek Field Station.

Planetarium show: “The Eclipse is Coming!,” 7 p.m., Sunday in Shineman Center, Room 223.

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

Photo provided by Eusebio Omar van Reenen Left to right, Peter Mancarella, Derek Smith, Alex George and Eusebio Omar van Reenen visited Washington.

support of campus-based aid programs like the Educational Opportunity Program and federal work study.

Another major point brought up was reducing the student loan interest rate for federal loans.

“We also spoke about supporting undocumented students and asked representatives to support the bipartisan BRIDGE [Bar Removal of Individuals Who Dream and Grow Our Economy] Act, which would extend legal protections for the cohorts of undocumented immigrants for three years,” Mancarella said.

The BRIDGE Act provides protection and employment authorization to immigrants in positions that may potentially be deported by the Department of Homeland Security, if they entered the United States before they turned 16, have lived in the United States since June 2007, but were undocumented at that time and are enrolled in or have completed a course of study through

The Student Association congratulated Sen. Eusebio Omar van Reenen for receiving the position of SUNYSA university colleges representative. The university college’s representatives stand for the four-year SUNY colleges in the SUNYSA legislative body.

SA has begun implementing an online petition

a high school or general education development certificate or have been honorably discharged from the military or Coast Guard.

Students who took part in the program met with representatives with students from other SUNY schools who were also involved in the program.

“There were four other students in my group, one was from Brockport, two were from Albany,” Smith said.

The SUNY Students on the Hill program also allowed students to network with alumni of the SUNY system in Washington, D.C., as well as to attend speeches, including one by Kyle Lierman, one of the creators of the “It’s On Us” campaign to prevent sexual assault on college campuses.

“It was a great opportunity to meet with staff members of representatives from New York State in order to advocate for higher education in order to benefit students not just of the SUNY system but also all students in New York,” Mancarella said.

portal allowing students to submit petitions to SA leadership. Known as WAVES, it will be overseen by a lead web developer on the SA presidents council.

President Stanley’s Chief of Staff, Kristi Eck, spoke to SA about the annual reports Oswego State generates. The Middle States Commission, an accrediting body responsible for colleges in multiple U.S. states and territories, requires a detailed report from the college every eight years.

In the last report in 2012, the commission had no recom-

Movie: “Tickling Giants,” 7 p.m., Monday in Marano Campus Center, Room 132.

Men’s baseball vs. Clarkson, 2 p.m., Tuesday at the Laker Baseball Field.

Planetarium show: “The Weird Lives of Close Binary Stars,” 3 p.m., Wednesday in Shineman Center, Room 223.

Men’s lacrosse vs. Canton, 7 p.m., Wednesday in the Laker Turf Stadium.

Open swim, 4:30 p.m., Thursday in the Lee Hall Pool. mendations for the college.

However, the college made 31 recommendations for its own improvement.

SA passed a resolution to be sent to the administration requesting that a list of the students who participated in Rokerthon on March 31 be framed and hung alongside the official Guinness Book of World Records certificate. SA wants to acknowledge the time and effort devoted by the students who participated, who otherwise have no readily available recognition.

Jerri Howland, faculty advisor for SA, presented on the upcoming changes to the advisement model for incoming freshmen.

Students will be overseen by both a professional advisor and a faculty advisor for the first two years of their time at the college.

Their subsequent years will be spent with only their faculty advisor. The candidates for the position of professional advisor came to campus for student lunches on April 12 and 13.

There will be another student lunch held on April 18.

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Excelsior Scholarship provides middle class families with free tuition starting in Fall 2017

FREE from COVER college education now a necessity to succeed in today’s economy, I am proud to sign this first-in-the-nation legislation that will make college accessible, strengthen the middle class, and build a brighter future for all New Yorkers.”

The Excelsior Scholarship is expected to cut costs for middle class families that make up to $125,000 a year. This first-inthe-nation plan will be phased in over three years, beginning for families that make up to $100,000 in 2017, increasing to $110,000 in 2018 and $125,000 in 2019. For students to be eligible for the program, they must be enrolled at a SUNY or CUNY two or four-year college full-time. They must also maintain a grade point average necessary for the completion of coursework.

Stanley said Oswego State has a long-standing commitment to higher education access, college completion and cost predictability.

“We look forward to further expanding our support of students and their families as a result of this budget agreement,” Stanley said.

According to the New York State website, 37,922 families in Central New York have college-age students, and 79.6 percent of those families will be eligible. In total, out of 942,186 families in New York State with

college-age students, 75.7 percent will be eligible to receive the Excelsior Scholarship.

"The Excelsior Scholarship expands access to many more deserving students," said Oswego State President Deborah Stanley. “We applaud Governor Cuomo and the legislature on a budget agreement that helps make college more affordable to a greater number of New York students and families."

There is no child who will go to sleep tonight and say, ‘I have great dreams, but I don’t believe I’ll be able to get a college education because parents can’t afford it " - Andrew Cuomo New York State Governor

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s first proposal of the Excelsior Scholarship was in his 2017 State of the State and did not include the recent addition, requiring scholarship recipients to stay in the state and work

after graduation for the number of years they receive the scholarship.

Noah Sheehan, a sophomore, said he is worried because all of the students that use the scholarship are required to stay in New York State after graduation.

“While I appreciate this step toward a fair education for everyone, I can’t help but worry about an oversaturated job market in the future,” Sheehan said.

Sophomore Nathaniel Bates said free tuition is a good idea.

“It will allow bright minds to be able to better themselves with less of a burden on debt or affording it,” Bates said.

Bates said he does not believe free tuition will devalue education.

“I believe a majority of people who don’t go to college don’t go because they do not learn that way and do not wish to lead that lifestyle, not because they can’t afford it,” Bates said. “While it may be expensive and colleges may charge for more such as room, board and other fees, it will better educate the masses to make us better people.”

While the Excelsior Scholarship will help future students, undergraduate students graduating in the spring and current graduate students are not eligible.

Some graduate students and students finishing their undergraduate degrees in 2017, including graduate student Melinda

Photo provided by Quinn Dombrowski via flickr New York State is the first in the country to make tuition free at two- and four-year SUNY and CUNY colleges.

Fatiga, were hoping for a forgiveness plan.

“I’m envious because since I already finished my undergraduate studies, I am not eligible,” Fatiga said.

Fatiga also said she has mixed feelings about the program.

“A part of me thinks it’s a good thing because future students will have less debt,” Fatiga said. “However, I don’t think it’s a great idea because when you don’t have to pay for schooling, you might not

try as hard.”

Cuomo said by making college accessible to thousands of students, it shows the difference that a government can make.

“There is no child who will go to sleep tonight and say, ‘I have great dreams, but I don’t believe I’ll be able to get a college education because parents can’t afford it,’” Cuomo said in a SUNY press release. “With this program, every child will have the opportunity that education provides.”

'Get Yourself Tested' program spreads awareness

First 100 students get free STD testing at Mary Walker Health Center

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Alexander Gault-Plate Assistant News Editor aplate@oswegonian.com Throughout the week of April 10, Mary Walker Health Center held the "Get Yourself Tested" campaign, in an effort to spread awareness among Oswego State students about the effects of sexually transmitted diseases and to cut down on potentially damaging infections.

The health center has participated in the campaign for four years and has seen an increase year-to-year since they started.

The campaign offered free testing to the first 100 students who went to the health center and offered tests at a reduced cost of $10 per student afterwards.

The program was done in partnership between the health center, Planned Parenthood, Oswego County Opportunities and Lifestyles.

"Our numbers have grown each year that we've done it," said Angela Brown, the director of the health center.

In their first year with the campaign, the health center saw 14 students. The following year, they saw 70 and in 2016 they

saw 100 students for testing under the campaign. Their goal for 2017's program was to cross the 100 student threshold.

"If we could break 100 [students] this year, that would be amazing," Brown said.

The program has national reach, first being introduced by MTV and now partnered between the network and the Centers for Disease Control.

The "Get Yourself Tested" campaign is "a

youthful, empowering social movement to encourage young people to get tested and treated, as needed, for sexually transmitted diseases," according to the CDC webpage.

The program through Mary Walker focused on two diseases, gonorrhea and chlamydia, due to the rapidity with which tests for those diseases can be carried out, as well as their high infection rates observed by the health center.

The health center offers tests for many other STD's including hepatitis, HIV and syphilis, but not under the "Get Yourself Tested" campaign. With those diseases, the health center looks to educate as well as treat the student, rather than just testing.

"If somebody's asking for something like syphilis or some other testing, you want to have time to actually do education with that person," Brown said.

The program was advertised to students via campuswide announcement sent on April 10, and was available until April 13 at 3 p.m.

"I believe that everyone should get tested and promote safe sex," said Max Percent, an Oswego State freshman. "I think that the ‘Get Yourself Tested’ campaign is a great way to achieve that."

Taylor Woods | The Oswegonian Mary Walker Health Center provided students with free STD testing during the week of April 10.

Grant pays for supplies, field guides, student curators instead of state Money allows Rice Creek to purchase more materials to better preserve specimens, more resources GRANT from COVER

Photo provided by Office of Communications and Marketing Student curators assist with the upkeep and maintenance of the specimens found that Rice Creek collects and do not serve as research assistants.

for supplies for animal specimens, books and field guides,” said Kamal Mohamed, director of Rice Creek Field Station and an Oswego State professor.

A big part of the grant lies with its support of the student curators. Students tasked with maintaining the specimens that Rice Creek collects and stores for student research.

One of these curators, Corrine Monaco, has been a student curator since the fall 2016 semester.

“The difference between this semester and last is that now the grant, instead of the state, pays for student curators like me,” Monaco said.

These curators are present to assist with the upkeep of the collections and do not serve as research assistants.

“While I do not directly assist in any research, students can use these collections for their own research projects,”

Monaco said.

Another aspect of the grant increase is the field station’s maintenance during the hours it is open.

“They help us keep the field station open on Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,” said Mohamed.

First opened in 1966, the field station began receiving this grant in the mid-1980s. The current building, renovated in 2012, currently houses classrooms, offices and research labs, as well as the collections the student curators are tasked with maintaining.

The field station undergoes a process of reapplication every five years to continue receiving the grant. The majority of the grant's support goes to the collection maintenance aspect of the grant, with other uses being secondary.

“The grant has allowed us to buy more materials so that we can better preserve our specimen,” Monaco said.

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Katherine Zenteno | The Oswegonian The Clothesline Project display in the Marano Campus Center shows handmade shirts from surviors.

AWARENESS from COVER nections with SAF for many years and the New York State legislature wanted more student access to advocates on campus.

Kelsey Gillett, Oswego State’s SAF advocate, offers any of SAF’s free and confidential services at her office in 125 Walker Health Center. SAF works with the Title IX Office to provide all of its counseling and other support services. Advocates are available 24/7 to assist victims of sexual assault at Oswego Hospital.

Gillett also works with Evaneski to host training and education sessions that take place in classrooms and residence halls. Any student organization that participates in anti-sexual assault advocacy also receives training in the multiple workshops that take place throughout the semester. These workshops focus on educating students about the effects of domestic violence and consensual sex, among many others.

Evaneski also played a major role in localizing the It’s On Us campaign, bringing it to Oswego State under the name “It’s On Oz.” The campaign was originally

started by the Obama administration in 2014 to put a stop to sexual assaults on college campuses. It has since been converted into a nonprofit organization that encourages everyone to take an online pledge to stop sexual assault.

“We have participated in it for six semesters and have encouraged students and employees to take the pledge and get a shirt,” Evaneski said. "The pledge encourages participants to stand up against sexual assault, be an active bystander, et cetera."

With regard to Oswego State’s chapter of the campaign, Gillett gave the details about “It’s On Oz,” outlining what makes Oswego State’s campaign unique.

“At SUNY Oswego, this campaign was localized through hard work of Lisa Evaneski, the Title IX coordinator, as ‘It’s On Oz,’” Gillett said. “There is a strong social media presence at SUNY Oswego including It’s On Oz on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Laker Life. Students can follow for updates, info on events and more.”

Oswego State’s student involvement in the movement is also very strong. Organizations such as Two and a Half, Team One Love and the Women’s Center each

do their part in holding special events to promote assault awareness.

“Two and a Half is a sexual assault awareness and prevention student organization which holds educational meetings weekly,” Gillett said. “They are also responsible for large annual events like Take Back the Night and Raise Your Voice.”

Team One Love focuses on dating violence and other forms of violence, inspired by The One Love Foundation, which was founded in 2010.

All of these organizations offer different forms of support to sexual assault victims, but all emphasize some common points. Being an “active bystander” means speaking up about assault when it is seen. Active bystanders also model healthy lifestyles and promote good habits in relationships.

Holding assault perpetrators accountable for rape and assault is another point Gillett promotes at SAF. It is never the victim’s fault, she said, and she believes that bystanders can do a lot in the promotion of consensual sex and healthy relationships.

“Believe survivors when they disclose abuse,” Gillett said. “When a friend tells you he or she was sexually assaulted, let the only question you ask be, ‘How can I help?’”

When someone is assaulted, there are many options available to victims in reporting it. Confidentiality is always key, Gillett said, and calling the SAF crisis hotline provides that. Going through the Title IX office and reporting incidents to Evaneski is another option. From there, a meeting with Evaneski herself, an SAF advocate or New York State Police is held.

Any perpetrators found guilty of sexual crimes will be subject to full punishment under the law.

To any victims that have been silent about their situation, Gillett offers a message of encouragement to seeking help.

“If you have been assaulted, please know that we believe you and it is not your fault,” Gillett said. “There are many resources that will help you confidentially and privately with whatever you need and want in your journey to healing. You are not alone.”

Stanley said administration accepts need to comply with law MEETING from COVER the Board of Trustees to take further steps to support and protect all students at SUNYs that are pursuing higher educations,

We would like to urge all SUNYs to adopt policies that don’t require you to comply with I.C.E if there is not a warrant and to continue the admissions of international students from Iraq, Libya, all those that are on the six list of the recent executive order."

- Eusebio Omar van Reenen freshman international student

Katherine Zenteno | The Oswegonian The Clothesline Project is one of the many events through the Title IX Office and SAF to promote awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness month.

regardless of culture, race and religion.

“We would like to urge all SUNYs to adopt policies that don’t require you to comply with I.C.E. if there is not a warrant and to continue the admissions of international students from

Iraq, Libya, all those that are on the six list of the recent executive order,” van Reenen said.

Stanley said she would like to look over the policies and discuss them with SUNY Council to see what can be done.

“We know that we are very concerned about international students, who may be intending to come to our institution, especially next fall,” Stanley said.

Stanley said administration knows and accepts that Oswego State must comply with the law. “If there are other ways that we can make our campus accessible, where we can make our campus secure and make individuals feel you are safe, we would be happy to do that,” Stanley said.

The topic of diversity and inclusion were also brought up by van Reenen.

Stanley said Oswego State is in the process of hiring a chief diversity and inclusion officer.

Enrollment was another topic and Stanley said the college received the highest number of applications to date by 65.

Other topics brought up during the meeting included candidates for residential assistant positions being informed if they received the job prior to room selections in order to make arrangements, the lack of available space for clubs to use the academic buildings and sustainability on campus.

Services to Aid Families provides resources after number of reports increase

Program offers confidential domestic violence shelter, awareness, assistance for victims, survivors Kassadee Paulo Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com

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In 2016, Services to Aid Families (SAF) in Oswego County served 550 consumers, 85 percent being victims of domestic violence. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of reported domestic violence cases, in contrast to when the program first opened in the 1980s.

“We’re the main domestic violence assistance program here in Oswego County,” SAF Advocate Jake West said.

“We have advocates throughout the county and CPS collaboration when there is domestic violence in the home.”

SAF offers a confidential domestic violence shelter in an undisclosed location in Oswego County where a family or an individual can stay for up to 90 days while they work toward their goals. The shelter has 18 beds and seven rooms to house families of domestic abuse survivors.

The average length someone stays at a domestic violence shelter in New York is 35 nights, according to the New York State Office of Children and Family Services.

“We’ve had instances where we’ve come into contact with victims and survivors who have even been trafficked overseas,” SAF advocate Kelsey Gillett said. “Really there is no limit to what kind of clients we serve.”

The occupancy rate of domestic violence shelters in Oswego County has decreased since 2011. In 2011, the percentage of beds filled was 36.96 percent and in 2015 the rate fell to 30.75 percent, according to the Office of Children and Family Services. In 2011, the rate was 83 percent and increased to 85 percent in 2015 for all of New York State.

“Sometimes there is a misconception that more reports means more violence is happening, but I don’t think that’s the case at all,” Gillett said. “These are the really underreported crimes for numerous reasons.”

Awareness is a factor in the number of domestic violence cases opened. Gillett’s position as an advocate for SAF was created by the Enough is Enough program from the New York State Department of Health. Her position was added to spread awareness to students around campus. Also, Gillett can be an advocate for domestic abuse survivors

in Oswego County.

“When you create more awareness and you create more resources for people to disclose and act as help,” Gillett said.

“Then you get higher numbers of reports and that is what is happening here.”

Domestic violence is often not reported, so the numbers of cases do not accurately represent as to how often it happens. Awareness has increased over the years by programs such as SAF and more people are becoming informed of the warning signs of abuse in all relationships.

“That number doesn’t even come close to the amount that is happening because it is underreported,” West said.

The numbers of dating violence cases at Oswego State increased from zero in 2013, to one in 2014 and to five in 2015, according to the 2015 annual security and fire safety report given

by University Police.

“I think people underestimate the importance of verbal and mental abuse in domestic violence situations,” said Sarah Stamberg, a sophomore. “Violence is not just physical. It’s getting into your head and making you feel small or weak or stupid.”

A6 NEWS Restoration to local landmark begins this year THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, April 14, 2017

Contractor hired for exterior renovation to West Pierhead Lighthouse Cody Bateson Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com The City of Oswego will begin work on the exterior of the West Pierhead Lighthouse with the hiring of a contractor this year.

The restoration will be funded by a $100,000 grant received in 2015 from the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York. The possibility of additional funds in 2017 and 2018 is expected to bring the exterior of the lighthouse to a complete restoration.

As the warm weather rolls around, the West Pierhead Lighthouse is a common destination and sightseeing opportunity for residents and visitors alike.

Despite the constant conversation, the current state of the lighthouse is not always brought to light.

Michael Pittavino, curator of the H. Lee White Maritime Museum, said the goal of restoration and future public access all began when the City of Oswego acquired the lighthouse in 2009.

“In 2006, the Lighthouse was offered to federal, state and local agencies and notfor-profit, educational and community development organizations under the auspices of the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000,” Pittavino said.

This acquisition, along with the H. Lee White Maritime Museum lease of the lighthouse from the city in 2014, expedited the restoration process. Pittavino said that because of a strong partnership with the City of Oswego, the final vision of a completed restoration with regularly available public access to the site is expected to be complete by 2019.

“Essentially, we have a giant metal structure sitting in the water,” Pittavino said. “Annual maintenance, upkeep and preservation techniques will never cease to exist. So, while we may have restored the lighthouse by a certain date, we will always be working to preserve the physical and intellectual integrity of the site – forever.”

The swift progress was first seen in 2012, when the City of Oswego received a $250,000 grant for the remediation of hazardous materials and a few access improvements at the Lighthouse. Along with Haofeng Deng | The Oswegonian

Dori Gronich | The Oswegonian The Oswego City West Pierhead Lighthouse is a common destination for residents and visitors.

this, the introduction of lighthouse tours in the summer of 2016 allowed the public to finally see the restoration up close.

“Large quantities of bird guano, PCBs and asbestos had to be removed so as to make it possible for any future work to be performed,” Pittavino said.

In 2014, a preservation architect conducted an exterior restoration survey and access, as well as a security survey, for roughly $10,000. This was a result of two grants received by the museum when it first leased the lighthouse.

Community service has been the backbone of the museum and city’s efforts and absolutely crucial in fully restoring the lighthouse. Ron Wilson, a member of the H. Lee White Maritime Museum Board of Trustees, said a dedicated group of museum volunteers make it all happen. “[Volunteers] go to the lighthouse every Thursday from 10 a.m. to about 3 p.m., weather permitting and do a great many repair and improvement to items,” Wilson said. “The top three stories are almost completely renovated and we are now focused on the basement area.”

Pittavino said that since the remediation of hazardous materials, over 2,000 hours of volunteer work has been conducted at the lighthouse. The IRS values the work performed as roughly $24 per hour, which is an estimate of approximately $48,000 total. Since 2014, an ad-

ditional $50,000 has been raised by fundraising efforts, capital expenses and actual investment by the museum.

“Many talented, hard-working, community minded individuals have contributed their skills and time in this effort and we’re grateful,” Pittavino said.

The lighthouse is not only a national landmark, but also a symbol of home to Oswego residents. Dalton Sargent, a junior at Oswego State, believes the lighthouse is extremely important to maintain because of its status as a symbol of the City of Oswego.

“When I think of Oswego, I think of that white and red lighthouse we all are so used to seeing as we drive across the bridge,” Sargent said. “It’s like a mascot in a way because it represents what Oswego was and is about: community.”

The collaboration of the H. Lee White Maritime Museum and the City of Oswego has created a big vision for the West Pierhead Lighthouse for years to come.

Pittavino believes the final vision is a completed restoration, with sustainable maintenance and long lasting public access to the site.

“I’d further argue that we’d like to see it remain the symbol of this city, as a landmark, if you will, that continues to inspire and represent the powerful history, heritage and culture of Oswego, New York,” Pittavino said.

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The freshman class is setting up the team for success in future seasons, since it is not about winning this year.

Although, head coach Drew Bezek will not chalk this up as a rebuilding year.

Bezek is doing a good job of giving the underclassmen all the chances they need to get comfortable and grow, and the results are already coming to fruition.

Not many people expected much from this team. They have their holes, but the promise this team is showing this year is an encouraging step for the up-and-coming program.

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The Oswego State Lakers men’s golf team started off the season remarkably in the fall, with six top-three finishes: four first-place finishes, a second-place finish and a third-place finish.

To close out the season, the Lakers finished a respectable fourth place at the ECAC Mid-Atlantic Championship, with a total of 601 strokes (+25) in two rounds. Those two rounds ended up being the Laker’s best team scores in the fall season.

“They are competitors. They want to compete at a high level and they set the bar in the fall,” head coach Mike Howard said. “Our scoring average was 314, so we know what we are capable of.”

The Lakers, like every team and individual golfers in the Northeast, went through a long winter that gave them short time to practice for the spring tournament.

With Howard coaching Oswego

State wrestling in the winter, it is up to everybody else to tidy up their game and stay in shape in the offseason. The Lakers see this as a challenge, but also something they are accustomed to.

“The transition from fall to spring definitely is a lot more difficult considering we only got outside three times before our first tournament,” sophomore Nick Gramugulia said. “We hit in the Romney Fieldhouse, but can’t really tell where the ball is going so it’s hard to adjust in that sense, considering coming in the fall you get to play all summer.”

Making the most of the time Mother Nature offered, the Lakers opened up the spring portion of their season at the Keuka College Spring Invitational on Wednesday, similar to the event they won in the fall at Keuka’s Lakeside Country Club, with a team score of 311.

The Lakers finished in a tie for second place at the invitational. Suffering through blustery conditions, they totaled for a team score of 322, 11 strokes worse than their fall outing and eight strokes off their fall average.

“The guys know the conditions weren’t Jim McGregor | The Oswegonian Oswego State golf opened up their spring season at the Keuka Spring Invitational, where they tied for second.

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Britt Howard’s team seems to have become more comfortable underneath her, after a rocky 2-5 start, where they allowed 56 goals. The team got shellacked by the College at Brockport to start SUNYAC play, but beat a decent SUNY Oneonta team and took care of business against the two bottom teams in the conference to set themselves up to control their own fate in the final four matchups of the season.

The Lakers have five serviceable scoring options in Teresa Shattuck, Montana Garret, Gemma O’Kane, Toni Laneve and Kendall Appelbaum. The offense does not quite stack up against other teams in the conference, but those five give the Lakers enough of a shot to keep up offensively.

The defense is what this team relies the upon most. Their 83 goals against is second in the conference, behind only the College at Brockport, which gives them added hope to make a run in the postseason. Angela Ponto is a driving factor behind this. This week she earned SUNYAC Women’s Lacrosse Defensive Player of the Week, helping steady the team and trying to move past the early season growing pains.

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After a similar start to 2017 through their first 13 games, despite the club’s eight-game winning streak to start 2016, the Lakers have once again gained traction in SUNYAC play. The Lakers were ranked inside the top-15 in preseason polls, a better mark than last season.

They have blown games in late innings on more than one occasion, and Scott Landers’ team has not moved much in the rankings because of this. Despite that, they still earn the highest letter grade of any of the four sports ranked.

With the combo of Mitchell Cavanagh, Tim Cronin and his electric fastball, the Lakers have a deeper rotation, giving them a much better shot to win key weekend series. Their ability to go deep in key games has been on display so far and needs to continue.

Eric Hamilton is concluding his historic career by rewriting the Oswego State record books. After a little bit of a slump, by his standards, the former gold glove third baseman will need to lead his team down the stretch at the plate.

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A 6-12 record cannot sit well with the team as the SUNYAC portion of their schedule has just begun. The Lakers registered their first two conference wins after a sweep over SUNY Fredonia, but the Blue Devils are nowhere near the top of the standings either.

The bright spot for the team is the pitching staff, especially Rebecca Vilchez. Coming in as a freshman and posting a stellar 1.75 earned run average is no easy task. Jessica Roe, another freshman on the pitching staff, has been showing signs of promise with 40 strikeouts, in 13 appearances, over 62 innings.

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ideal as far as the course conditions, greens were slow and bumpy and it was wet,” Howard said. “You have to adjust to playing conditions, I don’t think we did a good job with that.”

All Laker golfers at the invitational finished in the top 20, despite some of them posting disappointing spring debut scores. Sean Paul Owen, a sophomore, shot an 84 (+12) round, which was below his standards after his successful fall season.

“Even though we finished in the top-20, I don’t know if either of us [Gramagulia] are too happy with our rounds,” Owen said.

“Hit a few good shots here and there, but still rusty from the winter and just hoping to improve next tournament.”

For other Lakers in the field, sophomore Corey Marshall, who finished the fall season strong, posted a top-10 finish, shooting 78 (+6) to lead the Lakers. With a strong competitive group, Marshall is looked upon to be the guy to lead this group all spring and going into the fall. “[Marshall] is our number one guy right now, so we’re relying on him to go out there and lead us and record a good score every time,” Howard said. “We’ve got to follow though and make sure the other guys are pulling away too.”

With senior Josh Krause graduating this past winter, freshman Erik Schleicher got the opportunity to fill in the roster spot and join a young, talented team.

He was given the opportunity to play in

Wednesday’s invitational and joined Marshall in the top 10 with a 79 (+7) in his Laker debut. “[Schleicher] got his opportunity and played good, shot 79,” Howard said.

“We know he’s capable of playing at a high level.”

Howard will be making difficult decisions once again with the Lakers’ depth of players on the roster by having to choose the best five to represent the team at the remaining tournaments.

The Lakers will have Thursday and Friday to prepare for their next tournament, which takes place Saturday at the Delhi Spring Invitational. The College Golf Course at Delhi is one Howard and the Lakers have never seen before. They go against SUNY Delhi, who tied for second with them at the Keuka Invitational.

Competitions for the Lakers’ next match are set to tee off at noon on Saturday, as the Lakers look to improve in their second outing of the spring season.

The spring season will culminate with the annual tournament held at the Oswego Country Club.

The Lakers have only finished first once in their home tournament in the 11 years of the event. That was in 2012, when the Lakers topped three other schools with a score of 664. After their strong first half, the Lakers should be among the favorites to place first this year.

Freshman Garrett leading surging women’s lacrosse team Attacker leads team to 3 consecutive wins to bring Lakers back to .500 record through first 10 games Bryan Carroll Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com The Oswego State women’s lacrosse team sits at 3-1 in SUNYAC play, the team’s best start in the conference since the 2005 season.

The Lakers, led by first-year head coach Britt Howard, have found their groove at the right the time. A large part of that is thanks to the 10 goals last week from freshman attacker Montana Garrett.

Garrett, from Cortlandt Manor, New York, was sitting at nine goals before the week, but was still having a terrific freshman season. The Lakers were off to a slow start and needed a couple big conference wins to get them going.

The 10-goal week sparked SUNYAC Offensive Player of the Week honors for the freshman.

“It was surprising to me,” Garrett said. “I was very honored, especially as a freshman. I obviously couldn’t have had the success I did without my teammates, they’re the reason I get so many opportunities.”

Garrett was already committed to play for Oswego State when Howard was hired.

“All of the captains told me she was a great player so I expected a lot from her,” Howard said.

Howard had very high expectations for Garrett, saying her chemistry and speed

have been a major factors to the team’s recent success.

“Her speed through transition, she has such an ability to get open, and her chemistry with her low feeders is excellent,” Howard said.

Garrett credits a lot of her success, and more, to her teammates, especially since she was playing at the high school level less than a year ago.

“I have more of a family here,” Garrett said. “My team made it comfortable and easy for me to just realize even though it’s on the college level, it’s still playing the same game I’ve played since I was little.”

I heard a defender last game say to someone that she simply can’t guard [Garrett] because she’s too quick,” -Gemma O’Kane junior attacker Haofeng Deng | The Oswegonian

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Garrett leads the team in goals with 20 and leads all freshman in points by a margin of 19.

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SUNYAC Standings Baseball

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Cortland Brockport New Paltz Fredonia Oneonta

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Brockport

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Cortland

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Oswego State

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Buffalo State

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Oneonta

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Geneseo

5-6

2-2

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Fredonia

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Potsdam

2-8

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5-3

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Geneseo

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4-2

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Oneonta

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4-4

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Buffalo State

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Brockport Oswego State Fredonia

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COR: (8-3, 3-0) POT: (2-8, 0-4)

COR: (23-5, 8-2) PLA: (5-12, 0-6)

From a three-hour rain delay to a three-game sweep, the Oswego State baseball team gutted out a gritty performance against SUNY Plattsburgh this week. The Lakers are now 17-6, but more importantly are 8-1 in SUNYAC play, with their only loss coming to SUNY New Paltz. The Lakers have two more weeks to prepare for a huge matchup with SUNY Cortland on the road.

The Oswego State women's lacrosse team is averaging 8.9 goals per game through their first 10 games.

The team currently sits third in the SUNYAC standings, with a 5-5 overall record, but are 3-3 in conference play. 89 goals through the first 10 games is nothing to be ashamed of and a big reason for this offensive output has been freshman Montana Garrett.

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Laneve: 2 goals Garret: 1 goal Shattuck: 2 goals, 2 assists Ponto: 10 saves

Follmer: 2-4, 1 RBI, 2 R Montalbano: 2-5, 2 RBI, 1 R Mori: 2-4, 1 R

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Roe: 2-4, 2 RBI, 1 R Heselden: 2-4, 1 R Nesci: 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI

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Shellenberger: 1-1, HR, 3 RBI Pixley: 1-4, 1 R

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Kenneally: 2 goals, 2 assists Emerson: 3 goals Wilkom: 2 goals Bacon: 2 goals

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The senior played a big part in the Oswego State men's lacrosse team's tough overtime loss on Saturday against SUNY Geneseo.

Izyk was dominant in the face off circle, winning 11 of 13 draws. Two of the biggest wins came late in the game which helped Oswego State score two late goals to force the game into overtime. He also won the overtime draw, which gave the Lakers a chance for the win.

The Oswego native will look to finish his senior campaign off strong.

Montana Garrett of the women's lacrosse team had a performance for the ages in Oswego State's 17-6 win over SUNY Potsdam on April 5.

The freshman scored six goals on only six shots, while also picking up two ground balls to gain possession for the Lakers. She followed up her performance on Saturday against SUNY Oneonta by netting another four goals and also picked up an assist, her first of the season.

The Cortlandt Manor native now leads the team in goals scored with 20.

It was a historic weekend for both the men's and women's track and field teams. Both teams participated in the Nazareth Rochester City Classic on Sunday. At the event both teams had a combined 27 personal best performances. Ben Griffin, Tylea McCarthy-Walker, Tim Olmsted and Doug Castro were among the athletes who set personal best times.

Eric Hamilton of the Oswego State men's baseball team broke the record for most hits by a player in Oswego State history. Hamilton's single up the middle, which was his fourth hit of the day, gave him sole possession of first place in the history books. The senior is currently hitting .388 and has three home runs on the season, to go along with 24 runs batted in.

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Men's tennis battles through rebuilding year using veteran leadership, perseverance After losing top 2 players from last year's historic season, Lakers fight through talent gap with extra effort Joe Porpora Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com The Oswego State men’s tennis team currently has a record of 4-5, down from their school record total of 12 wins in 2016.

It has been a rebuilding year with the top two players from a year ago no longer on the team this season.

“We lost a couple key players,” assistant coach Dominque Canale said. “We lost our top two players last season so we’ve had some great players step up and try to fill some of those gaps. This has been a real developing year for us, trying to strengthen some of our lower level lineup and get some depth in the lineup overall.”

With Sam McGrath and Alex McCarthy no longer on the team, players had to step into bigger roles. One of those players being senior captain John Stanford. He has not put up the same numbers as last year’s top two guys, but still has a positive

attitude and approach.

“It’s my first time playing top of the lineup year round,” Stanford said. “The last couple years we’ve had some really strong players coming in, so it’s been a struggle for me at the one spot, but it’s always fun going out and competing to the best of your ability. I’m having fun, and that’s all I’m looking forward to.”

It has been somewhat of a down year for the tennis team, but Stanford’s leadership has been a bright spot. He has earned the respect of his coaches and teammates through the example he sets. As the only senior on the roster, Stanford enjoys being the leader and takes advantage of the opportunity he has to help the younger guys become better tennis players.

“Being a mentor is always something I’ve loved doing, having a bunch of young guys out here ready to get stronger for next year is just a great feeling for me,” Stanford said. “A lot of the guys tell me

how much they appreciate having a mentor on the team.”

One of those guys is sophomore Brian Emigholz, who has been working hard to improve his game. The advice and leadership from the older players has helped him a lot.

“It’s nice to have a lot of older guys on the team,” Emigholz said. “They are definitely able to help you feel more at ease, to just get used to things. I’ve definitely seen a lot of improvement in doubles. In singles, I’m definitely learning that I’ve gotten to be more patient and just kind of mix it up, which I feel like I’ve gotten better at the past few matches.”

Although the men’s tennis team has a record of 4-5, they have a chance to get above .500 with two matches left to play. The Lakers recently blanked Utica College 9-0 and will end the year against them, hoping to do the same.

The team also has a meeting with

I’m just trying to go out with a bang, pretty much all I can look forward to right now.

I’ve had a great three years here, wouldn’t trade it for the world.

So, I’m going to go out with a bang.”

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Alfred University in their last two before they close out the year.

The goals of the players and coaches on the team is to finish strong and play the best tennis they can.

“I’m just trying to go out with a bang, pretty much all I can look forward to right now,” Stanford said. “I’ve had a great three years here, wouldn’t trade it for the world. So, I’m going to go out with a bang.”

Stanford looks to finish his Oswego State career on a high note while Canale looks to pick up wins that can carry momentum into next season.

“With [two] matches left we’re looking for some strong wins,” Canale said.

“Hopefully in our doubles and to finish the season off with some good match play and hopefully a couple Ws.”

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

Baseball vs. the College at Brockport This series with the Golden Eagles poses the biggest threat to Oswego State baseball within their SUNYAC schedule to date. It will be a complete flip of the script after the Lakers swept a SUNY Plattsburgh team that has been a perennial basement dweller dating back to 2012.

The College at Brockport has beaten SUNY Cortland in a series already this year, showing they have begun to take the necessary strides to move up in the standings.

With a lot of tools throughout their lineup, the Golden Cole Parzych Eagles are poised to fight for a top-two spot.

They were close last season as well, with a good run in the SUNYAC playoffs. The College at Brockport was bested in back-to-back games by one run against both the Red Dragons and the Lakers only after knocking off Oswego State in the program's first postseason game of 2016.

A 15-10 record has them outside of the rankings in both polls, but with new bats like Mike D'Eletto and Avery Brooks posting above-average numbers, they have the necessary tools to approach dethroning the Red Dragons. Add senior utility man Paul Ludden with a slash line of .341/.445/.415 to that list and their lineup is looking scary good.

Taylor Woods | The Oswegonian The pair of Stanford (back right) and Jon Matros (front) won 8-2 over Utica College's Christopher Dunn and Paul Litvak in a first doubles match on Wednesday at Romney Fieldhouse.

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According to Garrett, she was initially hesitant to step forward and be a key contributor for the Lakers.

“At first, I didn’t want to hang onto the ball so much because I was just a freshman, but they’ve given me confidence,” Garrett said.

Fellow attacker Gemma O’Kane said she sees parts of herself in Garrett, since the two are sitting inside the top three on the team in goals scored.

“I knew she’d be good, with her speed and her knowledge of the game,” O’Kane said.

“She’s been huge for us.”

Garrett’s knowledge and speed have caused defenders to constantly lose her in games, which are big reasons why she has amassed 20 goals and an assist through 10 games.

“I heard a defender last game say to someone that she simply can’t guard [Garrett] because she’s too quick,” O’Kane said.

Now that Garrett has taken more of an active role on the team, there has been a difference in the quality of play. Garrett’s goals have been pouring in at the perfect time for the Lakers, who now sit third in the SUNYAC standings. Howard has been able to keep the team’s confidence up and make them believe in themselves.

With only four games left in the regular season, Howard knows players like Garrett have to continue to play this well for the team to succeed. “[Garrett’s] been huge for us so far in conference play,” Garrett said. “She can’t lack confidence and believe that she’s not good, because she is.”

Howard knows how much of a key Garrett is to her team’s success for the remainder of the regular season and throughout the SUNYAC playoffs. Luckily for Howard, she will have Garrett for three more years, which she said she is happy about.

“I’m super excited to have her for so long,” Howard said. “Hopefully we can get more players like her to build on.”

The Lakers have four more regular season contests to try and grab the best seed possible in the SUNYAC playoffs, and Garrett will be a major factor deciding how far they go, even though she only has 10 collegiate games to her name thus far.

Haofeng Deng | The Oswegonian Garrett (4) has registered five multi-goal games this season, including a six-goal outburst against SUNY Potsdam.

This weekend’s matchup offers an interesting litmus test for the No. 14 Oswego State baseball team, when they hit the road for a three-game series at the College at Brockport to square off against the conference rival Golden Eagles.

Oswego State is coming off a sweep on Monday and Tuesday over SUNY Plattsburgh and the offense is coming into its own, with 19 runs scored over the three games.

The College at Brockport is coming off a doubleheader split with Hamilton College, but that is not what makes them Ryan Zalduondo such an intriguing opponent for the Lakers.

The Golden Eagles already took a series from the defending SUNYAC champions, SUNY Cortland.

That is an accomplishment that cannot be taken lightly by the Lakers, which is why it will be an effective tool to establish whether Oswego State is a legitimate contender to SUNY Cortland’s crown or if they are overperforming to start the season.

It is reasonable to expect the Lakers to take two of three games on the road this weekend, at the very least, but given the Golden Eagles’ potential for pulling an upset, do not be surprised if the College at Brockport is able to upend Oswego State and establish themselves as the biggest threat to SUNY Cortland.

The Lakers completed the series sweep on Tuesday with a 10-7 victory after their 7-0 and 2-0 shutouts over SUNY Plattsburgh the day before.

In the 2-0 victory, Tim Cronin went the distance for a complete game shutout in seven innings pitched and struck out six batters. Mitchell Cavanaugh struck out six as well in his sixinning start in the team’s 7-0 victory. These two should be on the hill again this weekend, showing how effective a one-two punch they are.

Luke Scoville Senior Kyle Simmons is coming off a four-hit game on Tuesday. He is batting .355 this season, good for third on the team.

His bat will be needed for the Lakers to continue hitting and producing runs at their current pace. The Lakers’ 70 extra base hits have the team sitting one behind SUNY Cortland in the SUNYAC. Simmons is second on the team in extra-base hits, with six.

After three straight wins, the Lakers find themselves in first place in the SUNYAC, at 8-1, with a tough series at the College at Brockport Golden Eagles this weekend.

The Golden Eagles are 6-2 in the conference and sit at third place, which includes a series victory over defending conference champions SUNY Cortland.

On the road, the Lakers can expect an intense back and forth series against the Golden Eagles, with the winner gaining an edge in the SUNYAC standings.

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Campus Recreation Report: Spring Oswego State baseball crowns new hit king sports begin as winter season ends Hamilton surpasses 32-year old record with 187th hit in doubleheader Michael Cicero Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com This week was filled with close matchups, as teams fought to the finish in hopes of taking home a championship shirt.

The basketball courts in Swetman Gymnasium had some action, as 23 teams joined in on the fun, yet competitive threeon-three tournament. It was Revenge Tour against Bronze Cards in the championship battle, but it was Revenge Tour who walked away with the championship shirts by the end of the night. Conor Smith managed to shoot a two pointer with only seconds left in the game to bring his team the win.

In the final men’s league soccer game of the semester, NARP Life took on Average Joes for the championship. It was an even matchup, with lots of back and forth action as Zach Harris led the game in scoring for Average Joes. Nicholas Quiroz stayed consistent throughout the season by contributing an abundance of goals for his team.

However, NARP Life was victorious as they earned the title as the men’s soccer champions for spring 2017.

Dodgeball saw a few games this week, as people dipped, dived, ducked and covered.

In the CoRec league, Brian’s a WHORSE(Red) beat Oz Army in the first series. Alex Kemper, Alison Tyler and Kate Bailie kept their team in it to win it for their first game of the night. Each team ended up 1-1 on the night, as Oz Army beat Average Joes Farewell Tour. Average Joes would get their win over Brian’s A WHORSE(Red). Average Joes Farewell Tour also beat Church Group, thanks to

a great performance from Bridget Rooney, Kyle West and Jane Pascar.

In men’s competitive dodgeball, Rubber Chuckers dropped the ball against Green Schist Hooligans, as Nicholas Massaro and Chris Pacelli were throwing heat. Virgin Mobile also went on a six game win streak.

For men’s recreational dodgeball, Fer Sure Dad swept Las Vegas Police Department with some great throws from Tyler Singleton and Sayvon Whidbee. Clap Bombs would even out against Kings of the North and Las Vegas Police Department via efforts from Matt Drexler, Alex Kemper and Anthony Dolce.

Mike Rifkin’s clutch catch brought his team the win against Las Vegas Police Department. Fer Sure Dad also took away two more wins on the night. No L’s went eight for nine on the night in the series against Joe Buck Yourself, United Nations and Tickles From Uncle Jack.

The spring softball single elimination tournament saw its first pitches on a beautiful Monday afternoon. The men’s league saw Man Bear Puig came up big against Los Angeles Riots, edging them out with a score of 4-3. Hit It And Quit It took down Master Batters in a fight to the final innings. Masterbatters got the first two runs of the game.

Hit It And Quit It caught up with three runs.

Ian Coscuik homered for Masterbatters, but Hit It And Quit It scored one, then two more late in the game to seal the win. Kappa Sigma and Carl’s Jr. both went into double digits as Kappa Sigma had 11 runs, but Carl’s Jr. had the hot bats, drilling in 14 of their own. Group of Church had a tough game against Haters Gonna Hate, as Emma Kuczkowski led her team to victory, with 15 total runs.

Cole Parzych Sports Editor cparzych@oswegonian.com Oswego State now has a new all-time leader in hits and is approaching grabbing the crown for a few other offensive categories as well.

Senior Eric Hamilton notched his record-breaking 187th career hit with a single up the middle off SUNY Plattsburgh starter Patrick Bryant in the first inning of game two during the Monday matinée doubleheader against the Cardinals.

The Liverpool native has 189 career hits after five hits Monday and one double on Tuesday to help the Lakers sweep their second SUNYAC series of the season.

The new Oswego State baseball hit king now sits above the 2014 inductee into the Oswego State Athletics Hall of Fame, Jamie Rutherford. The record holder for 32 years prior graduated in the class of 1985 and won three SUNYAC Championships in a row during his tenure .

Hamilton has hit in 21 of 23 games this season and has reached base safely in 22 of 23 games. The lone contest without the senior reaching base came against the SUNY New Paltz Hawks on Tuesday, April 4, in a 6-4 victory to win the series against the Hawks.

In his junior season, Hamilton registered 69 hits. His 33 this year bring him near the halfway mark of surpassing his previous record, with just under half of the season remaining for the Lakers.

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TUITION-FREE AT HIGH COST On April 9, New York State passed the highly anticipated and controversial Excelsior Scholarship program. When fully implemented, he scholarship is set to make two and four-year SUNY and CUNY schools tuition-free for students whose family makes $125,000 or less per year as long as they follow the long list of regulations that go along with it.

While it sounds like a perfect solution, end-all idea, it leaves New York State residents with a lot of questions.

Tuition is not the most expensive part of college. Tuition is only $3,235 for New York residents. The room and board and all the mandatory fees forced on students are

wor th a pretty p enny. At Oswego State, for New York residents, room and board combined with mandatory fees is over $7,000. Optional fees such as the accident and sickness insurance and alumni and arts fees are over $700 together. Instead of helping with tuition, since there are already programs in place to help lower-income families, New York State should help decrease the cost of room and board, considering it is the bulk of most college costs.

G r a d u a t i ng i s to u g h . F i nd i ng a j ob, and p aying loans can b e even more difficult, especially for people with ver y competitive majors.

If a student has to move out of New

York in order to pursue their career within two years of graduating, the “scholarship” becomes a loan.

Because of all the regulations, some students may want to opt out of the Excelsior Scholarship. However, the scholarship website does not s ay w he t he r or not s t ude n t s can decide to decline it. Are students forced to accept it and, if they move out of state, pay the loan off?

If so, how will the state encourage students to stay in state and accept the scholarship?

While the scholarship is a nice idea and will help a lot of New York families, there are still a lot of questions left unanswered.

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What are your thoughts on New York State’s free tuition plan?

“I think it’s fantastic it’s one of the first states to ever do it, I feel like it will help a lot of families out.”

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“It doesn’t really affect me but I have friends who have to make the decision whether or not to go here next semester” Nicole Schroeder sophomore, wellness management

“Overall, I think it’s good I’m just upset that I’m not going to be affected by it.”

Sydney Hoefer junior, studio art

“It’s a good bill, it will help a lot of kids, it’s something that people have been trying to pass for a long time.”

Kyle Bautista sophomore, physics

“I believe that free tuition is a great idea it gives everybody an opprtunity.”

Benny Marte freshman, biology

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Issack Cintron Copy Editor issack.cintron@oswegonian.com April 15, 1947 was Opening Day for Major League Baseball, with eight games played to kick off the new season. However, all eyes were on one specific game in Brooklyn, New York, as the Brooklyn Dodgers hosted the Boston Braves.

The game itself, a 5-3 Dodgers win, was not the biggest talking point. It was the debut of a player on the Dodgers that made headlines as it was possibly the most significant professional sports debut of all time.

When Jackie Robinson stepped foot on Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, he was making history as the first African-American to play in the MLB. April 15 may not be the most memorable date on the calendar, but it is one that deserves more

recognition. Before the Montgomery bus boycotts or the march on Washington, Robinson’s debut was the biggest moment in civil rights.

This Saturday will mark the 70th anniversary of Robinson’s debut and all 30 MLB teams will honor his massive contributions to professional sports and the civil rights movement by wearing his number, 42, on their jerseys.

Robinson’s impact has been acknowledged, respected and celebrated over the years, as it opened the door for more athletes of color and ethnic backgrounds to pursue their dreams of superstardom in sports. In the game of baseball, the sport has since been well represented by players from places such as the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Netherlands, Venezuela, Mexico, Japan and Colombia. As a result of baseball becoming such an international sport, the World Baseball Classic was founded in 2005, a tournament in which 16 teams representing 16 different countries participate. This would not have been possible without a person like Robinson.

However, during the fourth installment of the Classic in March, Ian Kinsler, the second baseman for team USA, made some controversial remarks regarding the excessive celebration from his counterparts on teams such as Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

“I hope kids watching the W.B.C. can watch the way [team USA players] play the game and appreciate the way we play the game as opposed

to the way Puerto Rico plays or the Dominican plays,” Kinsler said. “That’s not taking anything away from them. That just wasn’t the way we were raised. They were raised differently and to show emotion and passion when you play. We do show emotion; we do show passion. We just do it in a different way.”

While Kinsler would clear up these comments, they are still significantly ignorant. To his credit, Kinsler is correct, players from Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and other Latin nations were indeed raised differently. They were raised without the same privileges as Kinsler. Most grew up in poverty, using milk cartons as gloves, sticks as bats and rocks as baseballs.

For most, there were no travel teams on baseball fields, there were simply groups of friends playing in a street. So when José Bautista decides to flip his bat after hitting a mammoth home run or Javier Baez celebrates while tagging out a runner at second base, it is because they were unapologetically raised different and the game of baseball means something more to them. In America, baseball is simply a sport. In places like Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Cuba, baseball is a pastime, a culture; more than a sport but less than a religion.

So as we reflect on Robinson’s impact on the game of baseball and his nation, remember that were it not for being raised differently, the landscape of professional sports and America as a whole could have looked drastically different.

Internships offer better insight

Real life experiences gives students valubale workplace knowledge Cole Parzych Sports Editor cparzych@oswegonian.com All college students, whether their major requires it or not, should have at least one internship under their belt when the time comes to apply for jobs. Internships provide irreplaceable experience in the real world, something college courses cannot offer.

Employers value that work-based experience students get under the watchful eyes of companies all across the United States.

According to an annual survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, 95 percent of employers said prior experience is a factor in hiring decisions.

Internships offer more valuable learning experiences than most classes students are enrolled in can offer. Simply reading an outdated textbook, listening to lectures and then taking quizzes or tests is not the best way for students to fully prepare themselves for the working environment they will be thrown into once graduation day passes.

This is where internships become the most valuable part of one’s college career.

During the 10 to 15 week period, students are immersed in a company or organization’s true inner workings. Most interns are simply assisting in the day-to-day work of a company, but this time learning under a professional’s watch is what truly helps interns grow, and more importantly, learn the real-life applications that go beyond filling in circles of the correct answer on a quiz they are given on whatever chapters may be assigned that week.

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On top of this, internships also allow students to test drive career choices, because one’s major at their college of choice may not fully divulge to them what their desired career path may bring them down the road.

Getting immersed in the working atmosphere is the best way to figure out if you are a good fit for the job. This will reveal to the intern if their skillset and personality is suited for the career path they are currently on.

Not only does this seem to make partaking in at least one internship vital during time at a university, this can also set interns on the right track to being hired as full-time staff members.

Companies benefit immensely from this as well. They are getting a first-hand look at what the intern could bring if they

were brought on full time. Interns who succeed during their time and impress the company have an advantage in the hiring process. Employers already look for workbased experience, but having that experience already with the company is even more valuable.

Oswego State offers one of the best programs to help students get internships to fast track their careers, out of all schools within the SUNY system.

Career Services at Oswego State give an endless amount of help to anyone who steps through their doors to find what they are looking for, with customized career development. Career Services aids students in getting the most out of their time at Oswego State and their services should be taken advantage of.

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Awareness significant for help Protestors at UC Berkeley and Brown held a rally to make feminine hygiene products free on campuses.

Title IX office’s sexual assault campaign impacts student mindfulness

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“It’s a necessity, rather than a luxury.”

This was said by Brown University’s president of the Undergraduate Council of Students, Viet Nguyen. Brown University began offering free feminine hygiene products in their bathrooms in response to a student-led call to action.

As a result, the desire to “free the tampon” has moved to other campuses.

In a recent USA Today College article, UC Berkeley students banded together in a “#tamponrally” to raise awareness and their voices on this subject.

And why should they not?

All across college campuses we see condoms being handed out for free. Oswego State’s Lifestyles Center does a great job of making them widely available for students, to promote safe sex like they should.

But sex is an option. If we make it so accessible to obtain resources for something that is an option, we should do the same for something that is a healthy biological function.

Women generally begin their periods around the age of 11 and do not begin menopause until after the age of 40.

Feminine hygiene products are expensive and in some states, they are taxed, which is difficult, especially when you are a college student and money is tight.

Cost is not the only issue, there is also availability. Oswego State does

not offer feminine hygiene products in the bathroom to buy, and, if there does happen to be an old tampon machine, chances are it is outdated and may eat your money, but will not give you what you need.

Imagine running from class to class,w just to realize that your period began that morning and you do not have anything with you. Students have enough stress in their day without worrying if they will bleed through their clothes before they are able to get a tampon or pad.

Feminine hygiene products have become taboo, as if women should be ashamed of their bodies natural functions. Instead of adding to the issue, campuses should work to make feminine hygiene products more widely available to their students.

The protestors at UC Berkeley, as well as those at Brown, point out that places everywhere provide toilet paper without a second thought. The thought of making everyone carry around their own roll of toilet paper is ridiculous, but no one bats an eye at the thought of women having to buy their own pads.

If Oswego State offers protection for the voluntary action of sex, then they should also be concerned with helping to provide female students with the basic hygiene products that they need.

Oswego State should follow the lead of both Brown and UC Berkeley. #Tamponrally because hey, women menstruate so why should the tampon be any different than toilet paper?

Pepsi’s commercial leaves bad taste with social justice allies

While sexual assault is always deserving of attention, it is worth reinforcing the significance of Title IX during the month of April which is sexual assault awareness month. Title IX is often portrayed as just another antiquated federal law that merely ensures equal funding for men’s and women’s sports in high schools and on college campuses. In 2017 it is easy to lose perspective by viewing Title IX this way; a universally accepted rule that no longer requires attention.

Its contemporary and historical importance cannot be overstated though. Title IX was included in the Education Amendments Act of 1972 by federal law. Shockingly, it took until 1972, almost 200 years into America’s history, for a federal law to be enacted that banned sexual discrimination in public educational institutions.

Under Title IX, sexual assault and harassment can both qualify as “discrimination” and it has been used as a defense for victims in multiple cases before the Supreme Court. Thus, according to the American Civil Liberties Union, if a university has authority over the harasser or the environment where the incident took place, that institution is liable to the victim and could face enormous legal troubles in addition to the emotional and physical damage done to the victim.

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 25 percent of women have been victims of sexual assault over the course of their college careers. What is equally disturbing, 90 percent of the victims knew their offender. These statistics quite obviously point, not only to a problem for col-

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leges, but a sort of twisted culture that fosters this epidemic.

A new policy started last semester requires all students to be informed via email of sexual assault incidents on campus if it is an immediate threat, was a good start. The Title IX office on campus is a great resource that provides, in their words, “support and assistance to victims/survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and/or stalking to ensure that they can continue to participate in college/university-wide and campus programs, activities and employment.”

Oswego State has been advertising Sexual Assault Awareness month, which will bring more attention to the issue of gender discrimination and sexual assault. Hopefully it will be for longer than the month of April. Also, the Title IX campaign should focus on highlighting what exactly it is they do on campus and the services they provide as well. Many students

may not be aware of their presence. They are located in Culkin Hall and students are entitled to full anonymity. The It’s on Us organization has also done a good job ensuring students are made aware of sexual assault on campus and every year they hold an “It’s On Us day” to get students to take the pledge that if they see something happening they promise to speak up.

Oswego State’s Title IX office, and others across the country, should continue their aggressive advertising during Sexual Assault Awareness month of course, but into the future as well. Gender discrimination and sexual assault are sensitive subjects and, as such, difficult to discuss.

If campus resources are committed to raising awareness on the issue of campus sexual assault, students and administrators can continue working toward a change to the violent epidemic.

O’Reilly deserves repercussions

Settlements cover for commentators’s sexual harrassment allegations

Photo provided by Mike Mozart via flickr The soft drink company released a new ad that angered activists who believe it was crass in subject.

Shenandoah Briere Opinion Editor sbriere@oswegonian.com The new Pepsi ad quickly took a turn for the worse. More than likely, the creators had good intentions, an idea of bringing people together, but the ad fell through with that.

The ad, which stars Kendall Jenner and shows her joining a movement, ends with her giving a police officer a can of Pepsi and everyone smiling and cheering. This same move brought up a firestorm of recognition.

The very last scene of the ad reminded people of the famous photo that surfaced during a Black Lives Matter protest, where a woman, Leshia Evans, approached officers calmly. The officers in the photo looked to be in a hurry to detain her.

While the ad was not exactly the same depiction, it did bring about a resemblance of that photo. The ad should not have even begun to depict something so profound in a way that made it look like all it took was a can of Pepsi to solve all the problems that the movement has been trying to achieve.

The ad was grossly insensitive toward a serious issue. The worst part is, Pepsi apologized to Jenner, who in an earlier interview alluded to the fact that the ad was something she

stood for. Jenner’s part in the ad did not even make sense, let alone show that she cared about any movement.

She is not remembered for speaking out about the Black Lives Matter movement or even the Women’s movement.

It is impossible to be all about something when you have never spoken out about it and never really recognized it.

It is not surprising either that Jenner would receive backlash as well, she deserved it.

She played just as much of a role in it as the in-house creators. What remains a huge question is how everyone involved in this ad, after seeing the finished product, did not realize how insenstitive it truly was. Have they not been watching what is going on in the world?

If creating an ad where standing with a nation on an issue is the reason for doing it, then they should have specifically mentioned what they were standing for. The message at the end, “Live Bolder,” means nothing if it has no backdrop to play on. The ad depicted some sort of movement, but if the only movement they are referring to is to live bolder, then that has no substance.

Pepsi did no favors by producing this ad, aside from angering people and making Democrats and Republicans come together to show their distaste.

Photo provided by Justin Hoch via flickr Several women have come forward and claimed that the Fox News host sexually harassed them, but 21st Century Fox has denied the accusations.

Hannah Francisco Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com Host of the award-winning Fox News show, “The O’Reilly Factor,” Bill O’Reilly, should face the repercussions of his actions. Recently, The New York Times uncovered that O’Reilly had been accused of sexually or verbally harassing five women while working at Fox News.

The women have all settled out of court, leading 21st Century Fox to pay $13 million in settlements. Understandably, these events are causing much controversy within the United States.

O’Reilly has defended himself against the accusations, claiming that he is vulnerable to these kinds of lawsuits due to his fame. O’Reilly and 21st Century Fox have denied the claims of sexual harassment. As of now, O’Reilly is not going to trial for any allegations.

This does not change the fact that he should though. Many people have denied that O’Reilly did anything wrong,

but the fact that five different women pressed charges against him makes this theory difficult to believe.

Possible evidence that wrongdoing has occurred is also the fact that 21st Century Fox decided to settle out of court, instead of letting O’Reilly stand trial.

Unfortunately, many times the victim is ignored, told they are lying or harassed further if they speak out against sexual harassment. This is even more true when the allegations are against a powerful individual such as O’Reilly. This is a point that cannot be forgotten.

Right now, 21st Century Fox is investigating the situation, as they did with Roger Ailes. This would be the correct thing to do in this situation, but many are calling for the company to fire O’Reilly immediately. Others are defending him, saying that even if he is guilty of the complaints, forgiveness should be an option. In cases like these, often the middle road is the best one to take. It would make sense for O’Reilly to be suspended until the investigation is over. There are

many anchors who could substitute for O’Reilly in his absence, so 21st Century Fox would not have to rearrange their entire nightly lineup.

One could argue that O’Reilly working and making money for the company while being investigated is a conflict of interest. Perhaps if O’Reilly was found innocent, they could reinstate his job or, if he is guilty, fire him immediately. It is important that 21st Century pursues justice and a harassment-free workplace, but at the same time it is unjust to make decisions as big as firing someone before an investigation has taken place.

Overall, this is an uncomfortable situation for many people. The alleged victim’s alleged abuser gets to have a national television show. 21st Century Fox needs to investigate, then decide whether their profits or justice are more important. As a nation there needs to be a focus on creating a culture where sexual harassment is taken seriously.

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Look at OZ: Evan Diem artist showcase

Student demonstrates acting, musical, creative talents across campus

ART EXHIBIT: “INTERNUM OPERA” Time: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Anthony Dolce Date: Friday, April 14 Location: Oswego State Metro Center, Syracuse Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

ART EXHIBIT: “GOING FOR ADVENTURE” Audiences who have Time: Noon - 5 p.m. regularly attended theatrical productions Date: Friday, April 14 Location: 186 W. First St., Oswego State Downtown on campus have seen

him in “Mousetrap” and “Pirates of Penzance.”

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS EXHIBITION I Residents of Hart Hall, or Time: 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. anyone walking outside Date: Saturday, April 15 Hewitt on a nice day, have often been graced Location: Tyler Art Gallery, Tyler Hall with a free live guitar performance. Wherever ART EXHIBIT: “GOING FOR ADVENTURE” people have seen him, Time: Noon - 5 p.m. one thing is evident: Date: Saturday, April 15 Evan Debevec-McKenny, Location: 186 W. First St., Oswego State Downtown also known by his stage name Evan Diem, is talented and confident.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS EXHIBITION I Fans do not have to tell Time: 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. him that though.

Date: Sunday, April 16 Whether on stage as Location: Tyler Art Gallery, Tyler Hall Evan Debevec-McKenny, or singing as Evan Diem, it is pretty clear he likes MOVIE: “TICKLING GIANTS” to be the center of attenTime: 7- 9 p.m. tion. People do not have Date: Monday, April 17 to tell him he is good at Location: Room 132, Marano Campus Center things. He knows.

Still, taking criticism, and even compliments, is ART EXHIBIT: “INTERNUM OPERA” something he had to learn Time: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. to do in high school, in Date: Tuesday, April 18 he said middle school, he Location: Oswego State Metro Center, Syracuse had a bit of an inferiority complex, which he then overcorrected to a superiMOVIE: “IN JULY” ority complex. He is now Time: 7 - 9 p.m. working on pulling himDate: Wednesday, April 19 self back to the middle.

Location: Room 132, Marano Campus Center “A lot of my current personality is based off THEATER PRODUCTION: “PRIDE AND PREJUDICE” what I needed to do in order to be comfortable Time: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. with creating things and Date: Thursday, April 20 hearing feedback,” DebevLocation: Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall ec-McKenny said. “It is made my personality very MIXED EMOTIONS FILM FESTIVAL strong. I come across as

Time: 7 - 9 p.m.

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“Narcissus” is artist Evan Diem’s third album and was released on Spotify March 20.

very arrogant and conceited, but I need those things in order to feel comfortable and like myself.”

What that confidence allows is an ability to perform and create, no matter the time, place or circumstance. With the help of his friend Ben Mueller, who Debevec-McKenny calls his musical confidant, Debevec-McKenny has become more proficient in turning those performances into tangible works.

Debevec-McKenny’s new album, “Narcissus,” released on March 20, is the latest in his line of produced works.

The title is something that fits him well.

The inspiration came from a daffodil. Narcissus is the genus of the daffodil, which is actually toxic and can cause skin irritation if touched. Debevec-McKenny likes the dichotomy this name represents.

“I like to write very happy,

upbeat songs, but a lot of the times, they’re darker underneath,” Debevec-McKenny said. “Or there is a disconnect between the lyrical picture and the aural picture.”

This duality of being pretty on the surface while still having a toxicity to it, in addition to sounding like the word narcissist, is where the album name originated. It certainly appears to fit his style.

On top of that, DebevecMcKenny likes to create.

For a while, he had the dedication a lot of performers dream of.

On his YouTube channel, Evan Diem, he released a cover of a song by his favorite band, The Mountain Goats, every Monday from December 2014 to December 2016.

The series, aptly named Mountain Goat Mondays, gave him a small fan base to work with, but more importantly, gave him a consistent outlet to hone the craft of his

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Evan Debevec-McKenny, a.k.a. Evan Diem, performs around the campus as a musican, actor and more.

guitar playing and vocals.

“The most important thing I can do is keep making things,” Debevec-McKenny said. “The more stuff that you make, the more things people have of yours to consume, which means you have a higher percentage of things that they will like.”

While music is not the only thing Debevec-McKenny likes to do, it is one of the things he is most proud of and something he wants to continue doing. He already has new things lined up for the future, including collaborative efforts with other artists and solo projects.

With all of those creations though comes the issue of time. DebevecMcKenny is a full time student, who is also a part of this semester’s production of “Pride and Prejudice.” As students know, finding the time for their own interests on top of school work can be difficult.

“A lot of what I do is manage my time relatively well, not based off getting work done, but based off enjoying myself,” DebevecMcKenny said. “Being really low stress for me makes it a lot easier to do these things.

I need a deadline, but I can’t be uncomfortable.”

Narcissus is DebevecMcKenny’s third solotitled album, to go along with three EPs, the first of which debuted in 2013, all of which can be found at evandm.bandcamp.com.

Fans can also see him in “Pride and Prejudice,” which opens Thursday.

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‘Pure Comedy’ showcases Father John Misty’s emotions Ian Saunders Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

As this country finds itself heading into dark and unfamiliar territory, with the president sending out tweets like an angry preteen and slinging bombs at airfields, there is no shortage of controversial topics for musicians to write about. When tough times hit, some of the most passionate, meaningful and personal work can be made as a result.

While most anti-Trump songs tend to be cringe-inducing, there have been some that have really hit the nail on the head. A Tribe Called Quest’s “We the People” is one that immediately comes to mind, mainly because it was well-written and thought out, not just pandering.

“Pure Comedy” is written in that same vein, with each song exploring a sensitive topic in depth, while never feeling too direct. Josh Tillman (a.k.a. Father

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Passion about the state of the nation dominates Father John Mitsy’s album.

John Misty) has been a renowned singer and songwriter for over a decade. Starting out with four years of writing solo work, Tillman found himself in his first serious role in 2008, becoming the drummer for the popular indie band Fleet Foxes.

After leaving the band a few years later, he continued his solo career under the moniker J. Tillman, with his projects gradually getting more

and more ambitious.

It was not until July that Tillman found himself switching gears completely, preaching onstage during the New Jersey Music Festival about things such as government corruption and the election, channeling the anxiety that most people were feeling at the time. This was most likely the time Tillman started work-

ing on “Pure Comedy,” as the lyrics on each track share the same passion as his rant that night.

“Pure Comedy,” the first song on the album, is powerful and gutwrenching, a slow piano ballad that builds its way up to an explosive finish. In it, Tillman makes remarks on religion, human behavior and the absurdity of the country’s current political climate.

“Where did they find these goons they elected to rule them?”

Tillman sings, backed by a full band. “What makes these clowns they idolize so remarkable?”

Tillman can border on pretentious at times, but he keeps the writing mysterious and cryptic enough not to cross that line.

“Total Entertainment Forever” is a tongue-in-cheek commentary on this generation’s obsession with instant gratification and their inability to step back and take a look around. The track packs a punch, filled to the brim with almost every instrument imaginable, with Tillman in the front, passionately strumming his guitar.

“When historians find us we’ll

be in our homes, plugged into our hubs,” he sings.

“Ballad of the Dying Man” is an absolute masterpiece, with a mixdown that makes it incredibly satisfying to listen to. Full of emotion and brutal honesty, Tillman really exercises his voice, hitting some impressive high notes. The band he works with is top of the line, working perfectly alongside him. Along with being very well produced, each point made feels meaningful, creating an emotional rollercoaster for the listener.

Piano is a mainstay on each of the songs, carrying the soulful melodies along. Older Elton John or George Harrison tracks come to mind, suggesting there is a good chance they would be big fans of this album.

Compared to older Father John Misty albums, “Pure Comedy” feels more traditional, hailing back to a time when big name artists worked with full bands in a studio, instead of relying on ghost producers to get everything done for them. It is a breath of fresh air and some of his best work to date.

Political awareness fills Joey Bada$$’s album Issack Cintron Copy Editor issack.cintron@oswegonian.com

As summer draws closer, the rap game continues to heat up. So far, 2017 has seen Big Sean impress with his album “I Decided,” Drake release his popular playlist “More Life” and Kendrick Lamar stir the pot with intense tracks, such as “The Heart Part 4” and “HUMBLE.” However, one artist in particular refuses to get lost in the shuffle, as Joey Bada$$ has quite a bit to get off his chest.

Rap fans were disappointed when Lamar hinted at releasing his fourth studio album on April 7, on “The Heart Part 4,” only to release the iTunes pre-order when the day came. Still, fans were relieved when Bada$$ released his second album, “ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$.”

An active rapper since he was 15 years old, Bada$$ has cultivated an underground following, mirroring fellow conscious rappers Immortal Technique, Common or even the early days of Nas’ career. In 2012, Bada$$’s debut mixtape “1999” launched his career, proving to be one of

the most promising prospects in hip-hop. This was followed up by his 2015 debut album, “B4.DA.$$,” which, while very good, was not as critically successful as its predecessor, for Bada$$ was seemingly still discovering his identity as a rapper, but was obviously working very hard to master his craft.

Now 22 years old, Bada$$ has wisdom beyond his years, finding his identity through simply staying woke, observing the landscape of America and being disgusted by the treatment of black Americans.

“ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$” was recorded between 2015 and 2017, noticeably inspired by the political climate of America, as Bada$$ reflects on the final years of former President Barack Obama and the rise of the Donald Trump administration.

Although hip-hop’s subgenre, trap, has increased in popularity since the early 2010s, seeing many rappers incorporate the sound into their music, this is not the case with Bada$$’s album. There is only one instance of trap influence in this project, on “Devastated,” as Bada$$ is clearly less concerned with having a standout beat than standout bars.

The album sees the Brooklyn native drop bars that seem to have originated from anti-Trump and

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Joey Bada$$ delievers powerful lyrics in “ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$.”

Black Lives Matter rallies over soul-inspired beats on par with his peers Lamar and Chance the Rapper. With so many topics to tackle, Bada$$ decided there is no room for immaturity in his work. One of the album’s singles, “Land of the Free,” was released on Jan. 20, Bada$$’s birthday and, coincidentally, Trump’s inauguration.

“We can’t change the world unless we change ourselves/Die from the sicknesses if we don’t seek the health/All eyes be my witness when I speak what’s felt/Full house on my hands, the cards I was dealt/Three Ks, two As in AmeriKKKa” Bada$$ raps on “Land of the Free.”

The album starts off relatively light, mellow yet strong, with tracks like “For My People,” “Temptation” and “Devastated.” “Tempta-

tion” in particular has a very mid2000s sound, a throwback to the styles of Common and The Roots.

It is toward the back half of the album where the aggression and pain shine through such as the ScHoolboy Q-featured “Rockabye Baby” and “Ring the Alarm,” which features Nyck Caution, Kirk Knight and Meechy Darko.

The latter is one of the many standout tracks on the album, as all four rappers do past New York emcees like Big Pun, Mobb Deep and 50 Cent proud, as the track is purely about rapping. It is a throwback track, doing the East Coast’s nickname “Beast Coast” justice, destroying the track and its sinister beat.

The ultimate standout track on the album is “BABYLON,” an

emotional track that could very well be the next anthem for the Black Lives Matter movement.

Bada$$ pours his heart out, expressing his pain for all the suffering black America has endured in the two years between his two albums. He speaks out against police brutality, the justice system and oppression, while featured Jamaican reggae artist Chronixx soothes the wounds with his voice.

“Detached from the roots since we set sail, my brothers/That’s word to motherland, sold us on stolen land/Visions from brother man, he seen us all holdin’ hands/ Fifty years later, still see my brothers choked to death,” Bada$$ raps on “BABYLON.” While it is still very early and more projects are yet to drop, Bada$$ has released one of the standout hip-hop albums of the year. It is a masterful collection of aggravated, conscious thoughts that goes along with works of Lamar, Mick Jenkins and Ab-Soul, who are all very much woke.

Bada$$ is just beginning to realize his potential, now having discovered his identity, he works to help America reshape its own fractured identity.

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‘The Boss Baby’ tries hard, misses mark comedically Morgan Altland Laker Review Editor maltland@oswegonian.com

Grab a bottle or a briefcase and get ready for DreamWorks’ latest animated film, “Boss Baby.”

Tim (Miles Christopher Bakshi, “Shrek Forever After”) has the perfect life with his family, playing games and getting stories and songs before he falls asleep. This changes when Boss Baby (Alec Baldwin, “Rules Don’t Apply”) moves into his home and grabs his parents’ affection.

In an attempt to reclaim his parents and his home, Tim begins working to show his parents that things are not what they seem and that their new bundle of joy is hiding something right under their noses.

However, the premise gets old quickly.

The opening is very interesting. Viewers see the

Photo provided by comingsoon.net Even with a powerful comedic cast, “The Boss Baby” fails to bring the laughs.

story develop through Tim’s child-like imagination. It is something that is different from the traditional DreamWorks opening. Yes, many other films open with narrations of the characters’ situations and “Kung Fu Panda” opens with the imagination of the protagonist. By pairing imagination alongside reality the audience is treated to something refreshingly different.

Yet, as audiences are exposed to further and further i m a g i n a t i o n s e q u e nc e s , many begin to yearn for a

small break from the style.

Too much of something good can make it bad and Tim’s imagination is a prime example of this.

The writing, as a whole, falters throughout the film.

Multiple jokes are too childish or just not funny. It is clear to audiences that they are trying to play on the typical troupes of baby jokes, such as baby talk, cute pictures and the failure to articulate words or ideas. Other scenes meant to be dramatic seem to go by too quickly to have any effect on the audi-

ence. It is trying so hard to be both meaningful and funny that it fails to be either.

Unfortunately, the powerhouse comedic capability of the cast does not strengthen the film. With actors such as Jimmy Kimmel (“Scandal”), Lisa Kudrow (“The Girl on the Train”) and Steve Buscemi (“Norman”) lending their voices to the characters, viewers would think that they could elicit even a chuckle. This is not the case.

With Kimmel and Kudrow as the parents, they were not given the opportunity to shine that clearly could have enhanced the film.

The overall theme of the film is also blatantly given to audiences throughout the film: the power of love a n d f a m i l y. P r a c t i c a l l y spoon feeding it to audiences, it offers nothing new to moviegoers.

The clearest example of this in the film is a scene in the airport between Tim and Boss Baby. After failing to get to the airport in time, the

two fight with one another and Tim tells Boss Baby that he does not know what it means to be born into a family. Hurt, he leaves Tim alone and begins to cry while singing the song his parent sang to him. This scene could have been impactful and an actual decent emotional climax of the film, but the problem is too quickly resolved with a simple phone call the two share.

Overall, the film does not utilize talent and works to be s omething that it thinks it is, but clearly is not. The movie has its moments, but these moments are few and not enough to give audiences the enjoyment they were expecting.

Audiences under eight will enjoy, but anyone who has seen a good film will try to find positive aspects and fail to find anything for the majority of the piece. Someone should have just given the writers a binky and nap time, it would have been better for everyone.

Bob Odenkirk’s transformation continues with ‘Better Call Saul’ Dominick Lioto Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

The season three premiere of AMC’s “Better Call Saul,” the spinoff-prequel to their critically acclaimedsmash hit “Breaking Bad,” aired Monday night, picking up exactly where season two left off.

The spinoff focuses on the struggles of criminal lawyer Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk, “Girlfriend’s Day”), who is goodhearted, but tends to cut corners, and his evolution into Saul Goodman, who was Walter White’s (Bryan Cranston, “Power Rangers”) sleazy lawyer and major accomplice on “Breaking Bad.” Season three of “Better Call Saul” is still set pre-“Breaking Bad” in its universe.

Saul’s life prior to the entrance of White is something quite different. Although his decisions are still ethically questionable, they are at a

much lower level. We get to truly experience where this man comes from and it is exciting to see how the resentment from his older brother Chuck (Michael McKean, “Planes, Trains and Automobiles”) is turning into a feud that will presumably have everlasting consequences for everyone.

This is also the period of his life where he meets Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks, “Mudbound”) a “Breaking Bad” fan favorite.

“Better Call Saul” also acts as the backdrop to tell more of Mike’s story before he works for Saul on a regular basis. Mike’s solo dynamic within the story is probably the best secondary storyline in all of television and Banks has plenty of outstanding moments as Mike, who is always a force on screen.

It has already been confirmed that season three will be the season when Jimmy becomes Saul. Odenkirk has stated, however, that he will be a much different character from the one he is in

Photo provided by amc.com Left to Right: Bob Odenkirk and Jonathon Banks continue to engage fans.

“Breaking Bad.” He is still trying to discover who he truly is, while attempting to make his brother and lover, Kim Wexler (Rhea Seehorn, “Franklin & Bash”), happy.

Everyone puts on an absolute acting clinic in their roles.

After season two was finished, fans discovered an anagram within each episode’s title that spelled out “FRING’S BACK,” teasing the return of the major “Breaking Bad” villain, Gus

Fring, into the universe.

Odenkirk has stated this is also a very different Fring, one that is still developing his drug empire.

This series comes as a bit of a surprise. At its conception, it was debated between co-creators Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould what the show w o u l d b e . O r i g i n a l l y, i t was a half hour comedy in which Saul would interact with a variety of different characters, but they very

quickly realized there was a whole world to develop around this character that was previously only seen in his office.

Gilligan, who created “Breaking Bad,” and Gould, who was the actual creator of Saul Goodman, wrote and directed a number of episodes for both series. With similar styles in terms of storytelling and visuals, this prequel is a perfect companion to a series that is so beloved.

“Better Call Saul” is going to take viewers before, during and after “Breaking Bad,” which for fans, is an absolute pleasure. “Breaking Bad” was absolute perfection from beginning to end and the fact that they have been able to expand this supporting role into something just as epic and awesome is incredibly impressive.

Although viewers know the end game, watching all of the little details in between unfold makes for a show that might end up as fantastic as its predecessor.

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y Louis C.K. follows comedian trend by releasing Netflix special Dominick Lioto Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Louis C.K. is one of the biggest names in come d y to d a y. A f t e r t a k i n g s o me t i me o f f f ro m t he stage to focus on his deal with the FX networks, he is back with a new Netflix special, “2017.”

Netflix’s original comedy specials have been somewhat of a surprise.

They have been able to secure a slew of different comedians to create spec i a l s f o r t he s t re a m i ng platform. Bo Burnham has two specials exclusively on the service. Dave Chappelle and Amy Schumer have recently premiered specials on Netflix. Chappelle released two simultaneously, while Schumer’s, “The Leather Special,” is her first.

“2017” is part of a two-spe-

cial deal C.K. has with Netflix.

One of C.K.’s talents as a standup comedian is that his sets always uniquely reflect the real world. In his specials “Chewed Up” a n d “ H i l a r i o u s ,” h e u s e s personal experiences from his life regarding his fami l y, p a r t i c u l a rl y h i s t w o daughters, the experiences he has on tour, the people he has dealt with along the way and all of the strange things life can offer. “ 2 0 1 7 ” s t i l l p u l l s f ro m C.K.’s life. A segment regarding the new family d o g t h a t no o ne l i ke s i s o ne o f t he h i g h l i g h t s o f the special.

H o w e v e r, C . K . h a s re cently analyzed societal issues and the direness of life on stage. His special for HBO, “Oh My God,” contained a lot more of this than his past work. He is a genuinely intelligent guy and has plenty of valid points for a lot of different topics. Then, in clas-

sic C.K. fashion, he turns it into a filthy-hilarious joke.

Balancing the thoughtfulness and filthiness can be an extremely difficult task for comedians. There is a point when the filth is not funny and they are being dirty for the sake of being dirty.

C.K. practically manipulates the audience’s emotions in “2017,” swaying them with an apologetic and thoughtful look on an issue and then hitting them with the punchline, often containing an o f fe n s i ve i m p re s s i o n o r filthy comparison that somehow works. After 10 specials, he has mastered his craft.

An argument in the comedy community, mostly between the greats of the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s a g a i n s t to d ay ’s , i s w h a t the proper number of specials to release is. Comedians like Jerry Seinfeld think one great special is

Photo provided by netflix.com Louis C.K. continues to hit the audiences with his traditional style of humor.

enough. Seinfeld still performs today, but he uses a lot of the same material he has been using throughout the years, meticulously tweaking segments to create the perfect show.

A lot of today ’s talent w o u l d h ave to d i s a g re e .

They look at it more like they will stop releasing specials when they stop having something to say.

Netflix even revived the great Chris Rock. Rock has not released a special in years, but they have come to a deal worth over $40 million and two specials are involved.

C .K . obv ious l y a gre e s with the latter standpoint.

With one more special on the books for Netflix, C.K. has a bit more to say and no one is complaining about that.

Dull moments overshadow ‘Five Came Back’ series Maria Pericozzi News Editor mpericozzi@oswegonian.com

Five acclaimed contemporary directors tell the story of five legendary Hollywood filmmakers who enlisted in the armed forces to document World War II in a new Netflix Original documentary called “Five Came Back.”

Laurent Bouzereau directs the attempt at a heartfelt TV show, pulling the viewers into the history of World War II. The five studio filmmakers, Frank Capra, John Ford, George Stevens, William Wyler and John Huston, are analyzed in a documentary. Bouzereau’s brilliant idea could have lived up to the potential it had, but instead disappointed some viewers.

The show was envisioned to be like, if not better than, Mark Harris’ book, “Five Came Back.” The book gives read-

ers the untold story of how Hollywood changed World War II and how World War II changed Hollywood, by transforming the five movies nominated for Best Picture in 1967 into a research-heavy novel. The show was released on March 31, three years after the book’s publication.

This show is not like a normal documentary, which works to its advantage. In-

stead of having someone narrate and spit facts at the audience, a series of current filmmakers are interviewed.

Footage from World War II is immersed in a series of interviews with impressive filmmakers Francis Ford Coppola, Guillermo del Toro, Paul Greengrass, Lawrence Kasdan and Steven Spielberg. Each modern filmmaker is matched with one

Photo provided by comingsoon.net “Five Came Back” allows directors the ability to discuss the influences of previous directors’ work.

of the five studio filmmakers, to offer insightful commentary on their films and how they impacted World War II. Coppola is matched to Huston, Toro to Capra, Greengrass to Ford, Kasdan to Stevens and Spielberg to Wyler. Each modern day filmmaker goes into great detail to comment on how each director affected World War II. The lovely Meryl Streep is the narrator for the series, providing the audience with a lively narration of history.

Streep’s voice alone might have been enough to save the series and make it tolerable.

It would have been better for viewers if Streep narrated even more than she did. She brought energy, excitement and electrifying narration to a boring documentary.

Each modern filmmaker seemed to light up the screen with their admiration for the Hollywood filmmakers. The exciting part of this documentary was the modern day filmmakers speaking passionately

about their art as they analyzed each director.

Other than that, this documentary could put anyone to sleep. Bouzereau could have reached the full potential of the idea by telling the stories of World War II from a new perspective.

Netflix also made thirteen of the World War II documentaries available for streaming with the launch of the new series. These include “The Battle of Midway” by Ford, “Prelude to War” by Capra, “Report from the Aleutians” by Huston, “The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress” by Wyler and “Let There Be Light”

by Huston.

Maybe their original documentaries will not put the audience to sleep because they are interesting enough to keep their attention.

This documentary, while filled with rich, historical content, did not reach its full potential of what was planned to be a breathtaking perspective on how Hollywood affected World War II.

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

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by Sarah Piscanarelli laker@oswegonian.com

Her blue feet dangled four feet above the ground. Neither of my brothers could shift their eyes any higher than that. For Tommy, four feet above the ground was about eye level, so he just had to keep his face forward like we were all trained to in school. Luke had to keep his head tilted down like when you pray in church. It was too bad she never took us to church, maybe he'd seem less uncomfortable.

For some reason, I looked at her face first. She took time to put on her mascara so she must have had a big day planned for herself.

Mascara was usually a sure sign that she was at least going to go grocery shopping, but there was no

“Perfect World”

by Gary Ellison laker@oswegoniancom milk in the fridge and no bread in the box. She must not have been hungry.

Or maybe she lost her coupons.

She was also wearing her favorite dress that she normally saved for dates with handsome men. Maybe that is what the mascara was for. But, if she had planned to go on a date then she would have put on her red lipstick. I scanned back up to her face to find her pale, pink lips. Maybe she just decided not to go. Maybe the man wasn’t handsome enough.

My last clue was waiting on the coffee table. An envelope with “For My Kids” written on the back.

They say a letter means that she planned it all along.

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I know there exists an earth— somewhere within the ether—where every kink humanity has ever drummed is worked out. So saideth Schrödinger, Hawking and Krauss, an existence of a human race where war makes people violently vomit and no one gives sarcastic comments when asked how their day is going. Neighbors are never asked to help because they have already volunteered, and no cats get stuck in trees because they grow with little step ladders built-in to get down.

Oh, I will find a way to get there, to join the other me presently enjoying it. I will ask him does he ever feel envy, or does he ever feel sad. Then I’ll ask him if he’s actually human.

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1912: RMS Titanic fails to divert an iceberg and sinks.

1960: The Montreal Canadiens win fifth consecutive title.

1965: Abraham Lincoln is shot by John Wilkes Booth.

1986: The United States launches air strikes at Lybia.

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Aries (April 19 - May 13):

Cancer (July 20 - Aug. 10):

Libra (Oct. 30 - Nov. 23):

Sagittarius (Dec. 17 - Jan. 20):

Something that is left behind does not mean it has lost all value. A forgotten relic can be dusted off and put to good use again. Look for what can still have use this week or see what you have that may be beneficial in the hands of someone new.

Opinions do not necessarily change, they can evolve, altering what you once believed. Evolution is a natural part of life, so going against this change will only hurt your development. Allow yourself the opportunity to be someone greater.

Style counts. Looking at the mundane can bore viewers beyond belief and make the work you put into a project seem dull and meaningless. Change things up a bit to better express the message you are trying to convey.

Know what is the past and what is going to be in the future. Focusing too much on the past prevents you from moving forward. Looking at falsehoods takes you in the wrong direction. Think before you take the next step.

Taurus (May 13 - June 21):

Leo (Aug. 10 - Sep. 16):

Some problems require an intellectual look into the deeper meaning of a problem or further analysis of subject matter.

Others require you to hit it. The most complex problems may be solved with determination and a little elbow grease.

Scorpio (Nov. 23 - Nov. 29):

Capricorn (Jan. 20 - Feb. 16):

Innocent lies can spiral out of control if not properly handled. Even if you feel like you can contain a newly formed lie, unexpected changes can emerge and force you to come clean. Honesty always trumps altering the truth.

Knowingly causing pain is different from causing it accidentally and it is important to know the distinction. Own the mistakes you have made and try to work out a solution. Saying you’re sorry is an important first step, even if more needs to be done.

Wave the white flag. A conflict you have been facing with another has gone on for far too long. Taking the initiative to end the fighting shows a person’s true strength. Be the stronger person and end things.

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):

A smile is greeted with a smile more often than not. Be the person to initiate a smile and brighten up someone’s day. If you are not feeling it, you can always fake it until you make it and go from there.

This is the time in your life when you are allowed to reimagine yourself. Think about who you want to be and take the necessary steps to become that person.

Never forget, however, that you should try to remain true to who you are.

A meeting of the minds may be required as you prepare to face a task you are nowhere near prepared for. Someone close to you may have insight into a matter that will change the outcome dramatically. Be ready to listen.

What one is drawn to is not always a matter of choice. You can find yourself drawn to something you hate and not be able to prevent yourself from going back. If needed, ask for help to pull you away.

Loyalty should not be your only defining characteristic. Yes, you should be loyal to the groups you are a part of, but do not follow the words of the leader blindly. Question things if needed, to gain clarity.