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Students rack up tickets as parking idles

Oswego State Quest day 2017 Students, faculty share work, research in all-day presentations

MBA students volunteer to do taxes for free

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Andrew Doxy and his housemates, Oswego State seniors, have been collecting parking tickets on the wall of their living room since the spring 2016 semester. In total, they have received 18 tickets, totaling $360 in fees. What started as a joke soon became “too real” as they realized how quickly the tickets were adding up. “Some of the tickets I know I deserve, but the others were results of situations I felt like I couldn’t avoid,” Doxy said. On-campus parking is separated into three different parking zones: Residential students, employees and commuter students. Residential parking is split into four different areas, west, east, central and The Village parking. Everyone who parks on campus must have a permit that they are assigned to, depending on where they live and their relation to the school. According to the Director of Oswego State’s Parking Office, Vicky Tesoriero, most of the complaints that the office receives is that there is not enough

Students in Oswego State’s MBA program are volunteering their time to do income tax reports free of charge for both students and members of the Oswego community. For more than 10 years the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, has been a part of the Oswego State campus. According to the IRS website, “The VITA program offers free tax help to people who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.” In Oswego, the VITA program is set to assist both students who are new to doing taxes on their own as well as community members. “I got involved with the program through Beta Alpha Psi, [the International Honor Organization for Financial Information Students and Professionals] that’s our accounting honor society,” said Jonathan Daley, a gradu-

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Full Quest coverage on A4 Dalton Patterson | The Oswegonian Cynthia Clabough (far right), chair of the art department, and other art professors presented awards to art students at 4 p.m. as part of Quest Day 2017.

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3 Zipcars on Oswego State campus show noticeable damages, lack of maintenance Students, faculty have continuous problems with self-service cars, long repair times Maria Pericozzi News Editor mpericozzi@oswegonian.com Oswego State students and faculty members have the option to use Zipcar, a national car sharing service, on campus

for a discounted price. Yet, recently, the vehicles have shown noticeable damages. For students such as sophomore Dalton Patterson, Zipcar is a good option because he does not have a car on campus. “Zipcar was the only rent-a-car company that I could go to and rely on if I wanted

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There are three Zipcars on the Oswego State campus. Users said it takes weeks for things to be fixed.

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to go to the store, go to Syracuse or if I need to pick up a friend,” Patterson said. “Every time I rent a Zipcar there is always something wrong with them.” Patterson said that each time he drives one of the Zipcars, there are problems, such as the car needing an oil change or problems with the exterior of the car. Natalie Smith, the assistant coordinator for the STEM mentoring program, also uses the Zipcars on campus. According to Smith, the Zipcars frequently smell like cigarette and marijuana smoke, in addition to there being trash left in the cars. Smith also said they need snow tires because she has almost slid off the road several times. Zipcar provides self-service access to cars for people 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Zipcars are available to students on college campuses, residents in major cities and employees in various businesses.

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Dalton Patterson | The Oswegonian One common problem for students is the car always needing an oil change in order to be driven.

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When you read a book, it might mean something completely different to you than it does to somebody else, but you still get something out of it that makes an impression on you for the rest of your life."

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National women’s march inspires local protest Supporters walk through Marano Campus Center for equal rights

Dalton Patterson | The Oswegonian Students listened to speakers before beginning their motivational march through Marano Campus Center.

Maria Pericozzi News Editor mpericozzi@oswegonian.com A group of more than 20 students met in Marano Campus Center on March 31 to march in support of equality for women. Cheick Traore, a freshman intern for the African Student Organization (ASO) was inspired to hold a march on campus following the women’s marches that took place on Jan. 21 in cities around the world where more than 3 million people marched, showing their support for women’s equality. “We stand together in solidarity with our partners and children for the protection of our rights, our safety, our health, and our families – recognizing that our vibrant and diverse communities are the strength of our country,” is the mission and vision of the march, according to the national women’s march website. Traore presented his idea of bringing the women’s march to Oswego State to the Women’s Center and ASO, who helped bring his vision to life. “My hope is that women here aren’t scared and that they have a shoulder to lean on,” Traore said. “If, at the end of the day, everyone is more solid, a tighter group of women, then I have accomplished my goal.” The Oswego State chapter of Alpha Phi Omega Epsilon Nu (APO), a community service fraternity on campus,

helped run the event. Sophomore APO member Manna Job said she was recently assigned her little and wanted to do something with her to support the community. Job said it is very empowering to go to a women’s march and listen to the speeches people make. “I thought this was a great way to bond with my little and show my support for a great cause,” Job said. Job said it is a fight for equality, rather

than a fight just for women. “Personally, I feel like when people hear the words ‘women’s march,’ people have this notion in their head that it is just for women and we are fighting against men to prove a point,” Job said. Job said women have been put down throughout history, but hopes more men will show their support for women’s marches. “There shouldn’t even be a reason to fight for women and here we are doing it,” Job said. “But it would be nice to see more men come to these events and support because all men have women in their life.” Job also stressed that the march is a fight to be equal in modern society, not to suppress men. “I would like to see more men come and support and realize and change this notion in people’s heads that it’s not a fight to stay above men, it is for equality,” Job said. “We need to be treated the same as men do.” Sophomore Siena Sheehan decided to participate in the women’s march because she said there are problems on the Oswego State campus, and, in today’s society, that need to be addressed. “I hope this event brings awareness to people that try to avoid it and say that it’s not happening,” Sheehan said.

Men’s baseball vs. SUNY Plattsburgh, 3 p.m., Friday at Laker Baseball Field. Rice Creek Ramble, 11 a.m., Saturday at Rice Creek Field Station. Women’s lacrosse vs. SUNY Oneonta, 3 p.m., Saturday at Laker Turf Stadium.

Faculty recital: “Circumference,” 3 p.m., Sunday in Tyler Hall, Room 11. 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. Artist talk: “Karen Hebert,” 4 p.m., Monday in Shineman Center, Room 122. Lecture: “From Boom to Bust: What went wrong with Brazil?” 12:45 p.m., Tuesday in Rich Hall, Room 319. Movie: “La Yuma,” 7 p.m., Wednesday in Marano Campus Center, Room 114.

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an account earmarked to pay for a choreographer into an account to pay for new practice dresses. The A Thousand Words campaign, originally scheduled for the week of Mar. 27, was rescheduled for April 18. The campaign seeks to spread positivity on campus by allowing students to write words that hold meaning to them on their bodies.

The Ice Effects Synchronized Skating Team asked the senate to authorize a movement of $4,550 from

Jerri Howland, the faculty advisor for SA, announced a change to the OzLeads program for the coming year. The OzLeads program seeks to teach students key leadership roles through workshops, meetings and presentations by keynote speakers. This year, the program has been open to any who wished to attend. For the upcoming year it will only be open to members who have applied

Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition, 10 a.m., Thursday in the Tyler Hall Art Gallery, with new artwork each week. and been accepted. Applications close April 14. The OzLeads keynote speaker presentations will remain open to all students.

The search committ e e f o r t he O f f i c e o f t he Provost is finishing their search. The final candidate visited campus on April 4. The committee will meet this week to finalize their decision for provost. Staff and faculty were encouraged to submit surveys on the candidates during the process and their surveys will be taken into account for the decision.

The election process for SA president and vice president will end soon. Voting will open on April 6 and ending on April 7 on the Lakerlife webpage. Running unopposed for president is sophomore Dalton Bisson, the current SA vice president. The presidency has been unopposed for five years. Running for vice president are junior Daisie Bancroft and sophomore Robert Taglia. Bancroft and Taglia are both currently SA senators. The winning candidates will be sworn in to take office in May.

A4 NEWS English, creative writing department present ideas of identity during Quest THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, April 7, 2017

Students, faculty speak about ways books effect how society copes with social issues in Campus Center Kassadee Paulo Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com

Professor Adin Lears (left) presented about the way books effect how society copes with social issues.

“Everyone is human, everyone reads, everyone speaks.” Freshman Ajaneé Fryar also spoke of identity in her presentation “The Fluidity in Identity.” Fryar used literary examples to illustrate how identities can be changed based on evolving circumstances. “I wanted to speak about identity because it is such a hard topic right now with different genders, racial identities, economic and financial identities,” Fryar said. “It was something that needed to be discussed.” Following the two students’ presentations, a group of student respondents individually spoke in reply to the theories of Chase and Fryar. Each respondent gave an example of a literary piece that exemplified important themes in books and life itself and what they believe books are good for. Emily Rundle, an English and biology major, commented on the state of modern literature. “Identity is one of the most important parts of the way we read literature,” Rundle said. “When you read a book, it might mean something completely different to you than it does to somebody else, but you still get something out of it that makes an impression on you for the rest of your life.” At the end of the session, several students from the English, creative writing and theater departments delivered declarations of why they believe books better address prominent social issues. Many agreed that books convey a greater sense of relatability compared to other forms of media.

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Oswego State held its annual Quest day Wednesday, showcasing students’ work and hosting discussions on a variety of topics, including the importance of books in modern society in the session, “Books: What are They Good For?” More than 50 students and staff gathered in a classroom in Marano Campus Center to listen to members

of the English and creative writing departments speak about how literature presents the idea of identity and the ways books effect how society copes with social issues. Sage Chase, an English major, presented his theory on “Femininity and Monstrosity in Robert Browning’s ‘Caliban upon Setebos’.” In this presentation, one of the presented arguements was that the formation of identity is tied to expression and style. “The English major and humanities are a huge part of society,” Chase.

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Dalton Patterson | The Oswegonian Students speak at Quest about identity and how it can be changed based on evolving circumstances.

Karol Cooper, a professor in English literature, advocated for studying with an English major, breaking the stigma against the field’s perceived indifference. Rundle also responded to back the benefit of studying English no matter what field one decides to enter. “There’s so much more to English than just looking at a book,” Rundle said. “It’s everything you learn about yourself when you read.”

Every year, students and staff collaborate to brainstorm, construct and execute presentations on an array of topics for Quest. Chase, Fryar and Rundle agreed that Quest is beneficial to students because of the diverse topics available for discussion. “I’m really glad people are coming around to hear what students have to say and what students are participating in,” Chase said.

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NEWS Zipcar users follow 6 rules for maintenance

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Community of members responsible for keeping cars clean

Taylor Woods | The Oswegonian One of the three Zipcars on the Oswego State campus has damages to the exterior and has not been fixed.

CARS from COVER Oswego State has three Zipcars available for students to use. According to the Zipcar website, university benefits include: Reducing the demand for on-campus parking, a sustainable alternative transportation solution that reduces a carbon footprint, a turnkey program that includes gas and insurance, and a simple online application and approval process. Patterson said he calls the company whenever something needs to be fixed. “When I tell them something, the next time I rent that same car, it’s still not fixed,” Patterson said. According to the Zipcar website, before users start driving, they should inspect the car, checking for vehicle damage, fuel levels, cleanliness and warning lights. Users can report issues through the use of a mo-

bile app by submitting a photo and providing a description. Smith said the reporting system is flawed and users have to call in for small things. “It takes weeks for Zipcar to do maintenance on the cars when you report things like oil change needed, low washer fluid or low tire pressure,” Smith said. Kate Hickman, the communications manager for Zipcar, said the vehicles are on a regular cleaning and inspection schedule, but they are looking into the schedule at Oswego State to see if adjustments are needed. According to the Zipcar website, “Zipcars are cleaned and taken care of all year round.” Smith also said a common issue is people removing the gas cards from Zipcars. Patterson said he thinks there should be more Zipcars on campus to make up for the current cars always needing maintenance.

“Zipcar takes a long time to fix a car,” Patterson said. “Anything could happen to those three cars. That’s why I recommended to have [a minimum of five and a maximum of ten] in case there is a problem with two cars, there would be more Zipcars on campus.” Hickman said they ask all Zipcar members to follow rules in order to keep cars properly maintained. “A huge part of how we keep our cars clean and damage free is that we ask all members to follow our six simple rules,” Hickman said. The six rules include: Report any damage, keep the car clean, no smoking, leave at least a quarter tank of gas, return the car on time and leave pets in their carriers. Patterson also had problems when he rented a Zipcar last semester. “I went to the Zipcar and noticed something was wrong with it,” Patterson said. “I couldn’t open it and then I realized they cancelled [the reservation] because that car was broken.” According to Patterson, Zipcar didn’t inform him of the cancellation, they just cancelled it. “Being a Zipster means belonging to a community of members who believe in being smart and sustainable and are committed to making their city or campus better, all while enjoying the convenience and costsavings that car sharing provides,” Hickman said. “It also means that our members are responsible to each other when it comes to keeping cars clean, gassed up and ready for the next member’s reservation.”

Most common complaint to parking office: Not enough on-campus spaces Student ticket writer looks for parking violations, issuing tickets brings revenue for Oswego State

Photo provided by Andrew Doxy Andrew Doxy and his housemates have been collecting parking tickets on the wall of their living room since 2016..

PARKING from COVER commuter parking. “There is enough commuter parking, but it’s not where people want it to be,” Tesoriero said. In the most recent count, there were 2,429 commuter parking permits given this year, yet only 1,389 parking spots available on campus, including handicapped and reserved spots in these designated areas. University Police Lieutenant Matthew Barbeau admits parking is inconvenient but said there are enough spaces. In total, there are 5,002 parking spots including 357 reserved spots and 136 handicap spots on campus. This year alone, 8,016 permits were given out. Each time drivers do not park in the designated area that correlates with their permit, they receive a ticket from University Police. When people park in a handicapped or no parking zone, the fine is $75. When people park in a spot outside of their zone, they receive a $20 fine. Usually, parking tickets are given out when people do not follow their designated zones. Most of the time, commuters will take their chances and park in employee lots in order to be closer to the buildings, Barbeau said. “I can understand the frustration, but we try to do the best we can,” Barbeau said. “Everyone’s solution is build more parking lots, but it is not that easy. The great thing about SUNY Oswego is the campus and you don’t want to

start throwing concrete all over everything. If you start putting concrete in every green space you have, it is not going to be a beautiful campus anymore. It would just be a big parking lot and that really doesn’t look good.” If students do not pay the fine, it can get transferred to their student bill and restrict them from registering for classes. The number of parking tickets received has increased by 1,414 tickets since 2014, but the number of parking permits have remained relatively the same throughout the past three years. Junior and student ticket writer Matthew Prawel is employed by University Police to walk or ride around campus to look for parking violations and issue tickets. According to Prawel, he writes about 80 to 100 tickets a day and has to mark down how many tickets he issues in a log. “There is no quota but I have to write down how many tickets I get, so they know how many I get,” Prawel said. “If I work a four-hour shift and only get 40 tickets, they are probably going to ask me something.” Prawel said it is not out of the ordinary to have a student curse or stickup a middle finger at him during a shift, although he has learned to avoid the times when classes let out. “I don’t like being sworn at every day, but for me, I think I am doing a good job because I hate when people know they are not supposed to park somewhere but they do it anyway,” Prawel said.

Barbeau said it all comes down to planning and getting to campus ahead of time in order to find a spot. “We’ve had mothers call because their child can’t get to class and she was going to pull him out because he couldn’t find a parking spot,” Barbeau said. “Sure it is inconvenient but it is a lot better than years ago when the only lot to park in was the Romney lot and commuters had to take the bus.” In 2004, Lot 32 was built in the back toward Route 104 between Culkin and Funnelle Hall. It holds 236 parking spots. In 2013, a parking lot was built on the side of Shineman Science Center, Lot 8, that holds 118 parking spots. Both lots are designated for commuters. According to Tesoriero, these parking spots were built after the administration saw there was a clear demand for it from commuters but, as of now, there is no discussion about building a new parking lot. “Right now I think the parking is really good,” Tesoriero said. “We have the right parking for the people who need it. Right now there are people who want to park where they are not supposed to, not because there is not enough space.” In his own experience, Doxy disagrees. After being ticketed in a designated overflow area for commuters, he thinks there is a better system that can be more beneficial to students. “It would be nice to park on campus without being ticketed and without having to walk at least a half mile to get to your class,” Doxy said. After going from parking lot to parking lot for his job, Prawel has observed that there is available space for more parking opportunities. “I think we have a lot of unused space that can be used for parking lots that can ease up the tickets,” Prawel said. “There should be more parking available. I think if they put a commuter lot by the library, Lanigan and Mahar.” In a given parking lot, there are not only spaces designated for that zone but also handicapped and reserved spots. According to the American Disability Act (ADA), accessible parking spots must connect to the shortest possible accessible route to the building or facility that it serves.

On-campus parking consists of certain lots, such as the Lanigan Hall lot, that is closest to the building which has 14 out of 18 spots that are handicap spots, with the remaining four spots reserved. Where separate parking facilities serve the same building or entrance, accessible spaces may be grouped together, as long as the number of spaces provided is determined according to each of the separate parking facilities, according to the ADA. This is why Lot 11, across from the Onondaga Hall field does not have any handicap parking spots.

If you start putting concrete in every green space you have, it is not going to be a beautiful campus anymore. It would just be a big parking lot and that really doesn't look good. " - Matthew Barbeau University Police Lieutenant

Reserved spots on campus are typically for employees, specifically Residence Life and Housing staff members, according to Tesoriero. In order to receive a reserved spot, it must be approved by the Parking Committee, which meets once a month and is made up of faculty members and students. “ResLife members have reserved spots because it is the equivalent to them pulling into their driveways,” Tesoriero said. “They live there. Students live there too but the difference is that it is not their permanent address.” Other reserved parking spots on campus include administrators’ parking by Culkin Hall. The Oswego State president and vice president’s reserved spots are placed in front of the handicapped spots which is not the “shortest possible route” to Culkin Hall. Although the Associate Vice President for Facilities Services Mitch Fields does not know why these spots are in front of the

handicapped spots, he said that the Culkin Hall parking lot is going to be redone in the next couple of years. Every time a ticket is paid or permits are purchased, it brings in revenue for the school. During the 2015-2016 academic year, the school received $401,000 from permits and $166,000 from parking tickets. The cost of permits is $120 for an annual pass for all students and employees. According to Tesoriero, these rates are set because they are based on the fees that other college’s charge. SUNY Brockport charges $145 for annual student and employee passes, Farmingdale State College charges $30 for permits and SUNY Cortland charges $130 for annual parking passes, but less for part-time students. According to the Chief Communications Officer Wayne Westervelt, this money goes back into parking and into the facilities services budget. “All registration and parking permit revenue collected is put back into the parking program in the form of maintenance and repairs, signage, snow removal and et cetera,” Westervelt said. According to Fields, 90 percent of the facilities services budget goes toward paying salaries of permanent and temporary workers. Since Oswego State is the second snowiest campus in the county, next to Michigan Tech, it requires a lot of resources during the winter months. “It is a bigger challenge at this school,” Fields said. “During the winter months, we add 12 more members to staff in order to upkeep snow removal. For 24 hours, they drive around and they keep on moving. They get out of the truck, they high-five and the next person gets into the truck and they keep driving around, plowing.” The activity in a given lot determines when that lot gets plowed, Fields said. “There is a whole protocol to what lots get plowed first and unfortunately the resident halls get plowed last and I think part of that is because the cars don’t move as much,” Fields said. “It is really based on a logic around who shows up when, which is why employee lots are usually plowed first because they are the ones that get to campus first.”

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A6 NEWS VITA program helps students Planetarium holds weekly shows on eclipses gain experience filing taxes Monthly topics designed to educate students, community THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, April 7, 2017

TAXES from COVER -ate student and VITA coordinator. Daley said he hopes to go into accounting, earn his CPA and use his experience at VITA as a stepping stone to gain experience, in addition to giving back to the community. “Being a CPA, you need to know taxes as well,” Daley said. “Ultimately, you’re doing what every accountant has to do, meeting with people. “You become very personable and you get a lot of the real world knowledge that you don’t get from a textbook.” According to an Oswego State press release from the Office of Communications and Marketing, the Oswego VITA program received a score of 100 percent on the quality site requirements in its IRS field audit. “We send all our forms we prepare to the IRS electronically and then they’ll get back to us if they have any questions for us, or if they reject our returns, saying there’s a problem with them and we fix it and send it back to them,” said Kevin Kania the on-site VITA program coordinator. “I’m pretty sure last year we had over a 99 percent approval rating, which means over 99

percent of the returns we prepare were accepted by the IRS, which means we did them correctly and there were no issues or questions for us.” For those bringing their taxes to the volunteers, the process is mostly electronic. “So what we do is we set up a bunch of computers, we have a bunch of students who are trained through the IRS, and we’re IRS certified, so we’re allowed to do this for free, and the students get a lot of good experience,” Kania said. The VITA program helps taxpayers get their taxes done for free, while giving students real world experience, Daley noted. In the City of Oswego, the median household income was $39,632 in 2015, according to city data meaning many residents fit the requirement for VITA’s minimum income, bringing in many tax forms for students to file. “Last year we performed over 400 returns and this year we’re on track to get over 400 returns throughout the whole semester,” Kania said. The tax program runs through April 11. Tax day is April 18. The program can be found in Fulton on Tuesdays, at the Oswego Hamilton Homes on Thursdays and in Rich Hall on Oswego State’s campus on Saturdays.

Photo provided by the Office of Communications and Marketing Students get real world experience volunteering their time to do taxes for free as part of the VITA program. Haofeng Deng | The Oswegonian

Jordan DeLucia Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com Oswego State is home to a variety of informative and entertaining events designed to educate the community on certain subjects, one of which is the planetarium show given every Sunday evening at the Shineman Science Center. The Oswego State planetarium’s history goes back much further than its recent move to Shineman in 2014. As far back as the 1970s, shows were given with an older-style optomechanical projector in the Hewitt Student Union. They were free and open to the public, just as they are now. However, the new facility in Shineman is more modern and features a new projector for an enhanced viewing experience. Scott Roby is the head coordinator for the planetarium. This past academic year, John Zielinski began giving his own presentations. Roby and Zielinski now alternate giving presentations each month that have a new topic. Zielinski hosted the first show of the month on Sunday, titled “The Eclipse is Coming!” as eclipses are relevant this year. Zielinski discussed the solar eclipse in August and gave the details on where to see it. He said it will be visible in the United States for just over an hour and a half. Solar eclipses move across the Earth’s surface quite rapidly. This year’s eclipse will be visible for just over two minutes in any one location, Zielinski said. Solar eclipses occur when the moon’s shadow from the sun passes over the Earth’s surface, creating a brief few moments of darkness for those under the shadow. Once the moon is directly in front of the sun, a ring of light, called a corona, is formed around the moon, giving it a glowing effect. Zielinski used several projector slides to illustrate the physics behind the phenomenon. After the presentation, Zielinski brought a telescope out onto one of Shineman’s observatory decks and invited people to take a magnified look at both the Earth’s moon and some of Jupiter’s moons. Oswego State’s planetarium is more

Sean Maphia | The Oswegonian The planetarium is located in the Shineman Science Center and holds weekly shows that are open to the public.

than a movie theater-style place to come and watch animated graphics about the solar system. “The planetarium is nearly 100 percent an educational tool, it’s not a research tool,” Zielinski said. “It’s a way to simulate the sky and teach people about constellations and how things move in the sky, due to the Earth’s revolution and rotation around the sun.” Stars and constellations are among the most popular topics at the planetarium. Starting in the fall, at the beginning of the academic year, Zielinski and Roby do shows on the stars of each individual season. Roby also does a show talking about double stars and Zielinski does another on astronomical subjects in literature, pertaining to the works of Shakespeare and Mark Twain. While speaking about his favorite aspect of running the facility, Zielinski explained how important visual aides are in educating viewers.

“I feel like I’ve accomplished the most when I can take something that’s fairly complicated, and in a series of two or three slides, I can make that accessible to someone that isn’t technically trained,” Zielinski said. Zielinski said he enjoys giving the presentations as much as audiences enjoy seeing them. Kyle Faraci, a sophomore geology student, saw a show about the stars in the fall and expressed his amusement with the show. “I really enjoyed the stories that went along with seeing the star maps,” Faraci said. “The graphics and narrations really make the whole show look really cool.” Zielinski and Roby each program their own custom shows, designed not only to educate, but to amuse. “I think we’ve put together something that’s interesting and, sometimes, a little bit entertaining,” Zielinski said. “And it’s free.”

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Freshman swimmer takes home hardware in first season Delaware native Ross nabs Rookie of the Year honors, makes name for herself after impact year on shores of Lake Ontario Maria Pericozzi News Editor mpericozzi@oswegonian.com Freshman swimmer Emily Ross was named SUNYAC Rookie of the Year for her performance during the 2016-2017 season. Ross said it is nice to show others what she has been improving upon and how it translated to tangible success in her first year as a Laker. “It feels really good to know that all of my hard work has paid off and to have people notice that I’ve been working hard for a long time,” Ross said. At the 2017 SUNYAC Championships meet, Ross finished fourth in the 400yard individual medley, fifth in the 1650-yard freestyle and sixth in the 200-yard breaststroke. The Oswego State women’s swimming and diving finished sixth out of nine teams at the conference championship meet. Ross said those events are the ones she would enjoy doing the most. “There were a couple other events I was going to look at, but wasn’t going to place as well at, so I picked these instead,” Ross said. Ross also enjoys participating in relay events and said those are more exciting because she gets to cheer on everyone else in the relay. She said it is less pressure because she gets to participate with her teammates. “Individual [swimming] you have to rely on yourself more,” Ross said. “It’s more pressure, but in the end if you don’t do well, it’s your fault. If you do well, you did it.” Ross grew up in Wilmington, Delaware, and began swimming when her dad taught her how to swim at a young age. She has been swimming competitively for 13 years. After deciding she wanted to major in zoology, Ross looked at colleges out of state and ultimately decided to attend Oswego State. There are no zoology programs in the state of Delaware, according to Ross. The swim team was a key factor in why Ross ended up at Oswego. She said when she visited, the team made her feel welcome and comfortable. “Other schools seemed to be fake happy,” Ross said. “[At Oswego] it seemed like people didn’t genuinely mind being here.” Ross said she likes having a group of people at Oswego. Ross said that outside of swimming, she is shy and swimming has given her a good group of friends to hang out with outside of practice. Michael Holman, the men’s and

Photo provided by C. Perkins via Oswego Athletics The Oswego State women’s swimming and diving team finished the season with a 5-5 record, and Ross set 12 individual top times en route to SUNYAC Rookie of the Year honors during the 2016-2017 campaign.

women’s swimming and diving head coach, said Ross is a very well-rounded swimmer. “She basically really can swim almost anything,” Holman said. “Coming in, I really wasn’t sure what events she was going to end up doing.” When Ross first joined the team, Holman said they started her off to fill a hole in a breast stroke role because it was needed. Once Ross began swimming other events, Holman realized she was good at other strokes as well. Holman said he reaches out to between 4,000 and 5,000 kids in each recruiting class. Holman said Oswego State was a good match for Ross. “We’re one of the few schools that have a good program for [zoology] and swimming,” Holman said. “From my standpoint, as a swimmer she fit the mold of what we needed to be better. She was the kind of kid I knew wasn’t going to be a problem.”

So many swimmers will burn out throughout the years. I just want to still like it and not be disappointed in myself. I want to feel accomplished.” -Emily Ross freshman swimmer

During this past year, Ross only missed one swimming practice because she was sick. “I actually showed up and [Holman] told me to go home,” Ross said. “I didn’t feel like I could miss so I showed up and [Holman]

told me to go to Mary Walker.” Ross is a hard worker with a good work ethic, Holman said. “[Ross] worked hard, when she was in a race she raced hard,” Holman said. “I can’t really ask for much more than that.” Holman said it is hard to know how some students are going to compete, whether it be letting nerves effect their performance or if they will step up to the occasion. Ross was a swimmer that stepped up, Holman said. Ross said she has improved her times in her events throughout the year for the first time in a while. She said swimming in college has helped her improve because she trains for the events she is good at, as opposed to all events. “In club swimming they would try to make sure you were good at everything,” Ross said. “When you come here you focused more on what you were good at.” Holman said the goal for each

swimmer is to improve individually. If each swimmer improves individually, then the team will progressively get better. Holman said Ross is a hard worker and still has a lot of room to grow. “[Swimming] is a team sport,” Holman said. “We are trying to win and we are trying to place a certain spot, but at the end of the day it is also very individual.” Holman said he thinks Ross is in range of some records and would like to see her get the 400-yard individual medley record. Ross has three more years on the team and said her end goal is to still love swimming when she leaves Oswego State. “So many swimmers will burn out throughout the years,” Ross said. “I just want to still like it and not be disappointed in myself. I want to feel accomplished.”

Laker baseball adds new arm to staff after stops at two previous schools Former Red Storm, Bruin cements himself at top of Oswego State’s rotation with 4 wins in 5 starts through early season schedule Samantha Longton Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com Growing up, Mitchell Cavanagh said he always had a baseball in his hands. He developed a passion for the sport at a young age and, with encouragement from his parents, he continued to pursue baseball throughout his life. His path to Oswego State has not been of the regular variety, however. While playing for the Oneida High School Indians, Cavanagh received honors including 2014 Tri-Valley League Player of the Year, second team all-state selection in 2014 and was a four-year letter winner for the Indians, while holding the position of team captain for two years. Cavanagh started his collegiate career at St. John’s University. In his freshman

season, the Oneida, New York native appeared in six games, posting a 1.93 ERA out of the bullpen in 4.2 innings pitched. Cavanagh then transferred to Salt Lake Community College for his sophomore year to play for the Bruins. At his new school, Cavanagh started a game for the first time in his collegiate career. He appeared in 15 games and started four, but posted a 2-5 record in 39.2 innings. During that season, he struck out 32 batters, which ranked him sixth on the team. This helped the right-hander open doors to continue playing the game of baseball. After drawing interest from the baseball program at Oswego State, Cavanagh made a final decision to transfer and was added to the 2017 roster. “I knew this program was on the rise,” Cavanagh said. “And they’ve been getting

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better every year and I wanted to be a part of something special.” Despite once being on a Div. I roster, Cavanagh cited the condition of the facilities on Oswego State’s campus as one reason that drew him here. “The Romney Fieldhouse is awesome,” Cavanagh said. “We didn’t have anything like that at St. John’s.” He felt welcomed by his teammates and the coaching staff as well, which helped him adjust to become a solidified member of the pitching staff. Cavanagh has been atop of the rotation and has a 4-0 record through five starts this season. He leads the Lakers’ starting pitchers in ERA (2.30), strikeouts (31) and has allowed 22 hits, the least among regular starters on the staff. “Mitchell has had a great year up to this point and now he just needs to continue to get better and better and be a guy down the stretch,” said men’s baseball head coach Scott Landers. “With Mitch, I knew what he was capable of.” Cavanagh has been named SUNYAC Pitcher of the Week twice since his start as a Laker. He has also contributed at the plate through 20 games. The transfer junior is batting .250 with two RBI and three total bases in 12 at bats. Cavanagh is fitting into place as the ace in the rotation and will need to continue his early success as SUNYAC play roars on. “I love it here and being a Laker,” Cavanagh said. “I want to go out there and pitch the best game I’ve ever pitched in my life every time I’m on the mound.”

Taylor Woods | The Oswegonian Cavanagh has held opposing batters to a .196 batting average thus far in his first season as a Laker.

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SUNYAC Standings Baseball

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Oswego State Brockport Cortland Oneonta New Paltz Fredonia Plattsburgh Men's Lacrosse

Streak

Conference

14-6 14-8 19-5 9-7

5-1

6-2

W2 W1

8-7

1-2

W1 L2

10-10

2-7

0-3

Conference

Streak

1-0 1-0

4-2 2-3

4-9 Overall Overall

Brockport

5-3 8-1 6-4

Cortland Plattsburgh Geneseo Oneonta

Overall

Conference

Streak

Brockport Oneonta

8-1

2-0

5-3

2-0

Cortland

6-2

1-0

W2 W3

Buffalo State

4-5

1-0

Fredonia

2-8

1-1

Oswego State

3-5

1-1

Geneseo

3-5

0-2

New Paltz

4-4

0-2

Potsdam

2-6

0-2

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Conference

Streak

Cortland

14-6

Geneseo Plattsburgh

11-3 12-10

4-0 2-0

New Paltz

Oneonta

5-11 12-4

3-1 3-1 2-2

Brockport Buffalo State

8-8 4-14

L1 L4

Fredonia

10-8

0-2 0-2 0-2

Oswego State

3-8

0-0

Potsdam

3-8

0-4

Baseball

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POT: (3-8, 0-4) NPZ: (5-11, 3-1)

The match up between the two teams has big SUNYAC implications.

ITH: (9-7, 2-2) BRK: (14-8, 6-2)

BRK: (5-3, 1-0) COR: (8-1, 1-0)

Stephen Johnson of the Oswego State men's hockey team was named to the USCHO NCAA DIV. III ice hockey second team. This is Johnson's fourth postseason honor. He was previously named to the ACHA first team and All-SUNYAC first team. The senior also was awarded SUNYAC Defensive Player of the Year for his 2016-2017 season efforts.

The Oswego State women's lacrosse team had a dominating conference performance on Wednesday, beating SUNY Potsdam 17-6. Multiple Lakers scored two or more goals in the game, but freshman Montana Garret buried six goals in the contest, which was a career high for the freshman. The Lakers are now 1-1 in conference play.

3 OSW:

Bacon: 2 goals Wilkom: 1 goal Russo: 8 saves

PLA:

Hubbard: 2 goals Belz: 2 goals Gay: 3 goals Graham: 9 saves

Softball

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OSW:

Donnelly: 1-1, 1 H, 2 RBI, 1 SB TJ Angora: 1-1, 1 H, 1 RBI Kyle Dinges: 1-3, 1 H, 2 RBI Pettit: 5.0 I.P., 4 H, 4 R 2 ER

OSW:

Vilchez: 1-2, 1 H, 1 RBI Lyman: 1-4 1 H, 1 RBI Roe: 1-4, 1 H, 1 RBI

NPZ:

Ganca: 2-4, 2 H Williams: 1-5, 1 H, 1 RBI Stybel: 3.0 I.P., 1 H, 3 R, 3 ER

UTI:

Lawrence: 1-2, 1 H, 1 RBI Rice: 3-4, 3 H, 2 R Meka: 10 I.P, 5 H, 4 R, 0 ER

Upcoming Matches Men's Lacrosse Saturday, April 8

Softball

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OSW: (3-6, 0-1) GEN: (6-2, 0-0)

Women's Lacrosse

2:30 p.m.

OSW: (3-8, 0-0) COR: (14-6, 4-0)

Baseball

Saturday, April 8 (Senior Day)

Sunday, April 10

3:00 p.m.

OSW: (3-5, 1-1) ONE: (5-3, 2-0)

OSW: (14-6, 5-1) PLA: (4-9, 0-3)

Laker Athletes of the Week

Around the SUNYAC Wednesday, April 5

Saturday, April 1

Tuesday, April 4

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Men's Lacrosse

Baseball

0-1 0-1

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BRK:

Babinksy: 3 goals Conklin: 3 goals Boddery:2 goals Shaddock: 4 saves

3-6 2-4

Garrett: 1 goal O'Kane: 1 goal Ponto: 14 saves

Potsdam

Tuesday, April 4

OSW:

6-2

0-1

Softball

Saturday, April 1

1-0 0-0

3-6

Softball

Women's Lacrosse

L1 L1

Oswego State

Women's Lacrosse

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Tylea McCarthy-Walker

Senior Ben Griffin of the Oswego State men's track and field team finished in first place in the 800 meter run with a time of 1:56.54 at the Geneseo Early Season Invitational. That time was good enough to beat the second place finisher by more than a second. Griffin also helped his team finish first in the relay and came in fifth in the 1,500meter run. Three of the four runners who finished ahead of him attend DIV. I schools. This also earned him his first SUNYAC Track Athlete of the Week during his Laker career.

Tylea McCarthy-Walker set a new school record in the long jump, with a distance of 5.32 meters at the Geneseo Early invitational. The freshman finished in second place in the event. She broke the previous record held by Kristen Harrigan, who had a distance of 5.20 meters back in 2015. The Williamson native also finished fourth in the triple jump event with a distance of 10.74 meters. It looks like she has a bright future during her tenure at Oswego State.

Both the Oswego State men's and women's lacrosse teams allowed 14 goals in their losses on Saturday. The men's team lost to SUNY Plattsburgh 14-3, while the women's team also dropped their contest 14-3 to the College at Brockport. Letting up 14 goals in a game cannot happen if either team expects to compete this season for SUNYAC playoff berth.

The Oswego State baseball team combined for 18 hits between games one and game two of their Monday doubleheader against New Paltz. The Lakers split the doubleheader and now have a conference record of 5-1. Oswego State had a decent start to the 2017 season, but needs to start sweeping series in order to win the top spot in the SUNYAC.

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Pair of seniors savor remainder of college careers, aid team in rebuilding year Alex Salvarezza Asst. Sports Editor asalvare@oswegonian.com The Oswego State Lakers women’s lacrosse team has started the 2017 season 3-5 overall and are 1-1 in the conference. The Lakers have a big stretch of games coming up within the SUNYAC and firstyear head coach Britt Howard knows the importance of each and every game. “We have to take it one game at a time and every team is different,” Howard said. “We have to be on top of our game because each team we will be playing definitely has some studs on their team.” Howard knew coming in that this season would encounter some road bumps along the way with the amount of turnover on the roster. “It’s definitely a rebuilding year, especially after losing those seven seniors who were such a big part of the team,” Howard said. “The younger girls are adapting to my coaching style so far this season, and I think that’s a huge positive for us moving forward.”

I think it captures both of the accomplishments both [Kendall] and I have had throughout our years here. We both started out our freshman year here and it’s just a night we get to celebrate our accomplishments and teams we’ve been a part of.”

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Haofeng Deng | The Oswegonian Henderson (20) has registered 86 shots on goal with a 45.3 shooting percentage during her four years as a Laker.

“I think it captures both of the accomplishments both [Kendall] and I have had throughout our years here,” Henderson said. “We both started out our freshman year here and it’s just a night we get to celebrate our accomplishments and teams we’ve been a part of.” The two players will have family and friends making the trip to Oswego to celebrate what this day means to the student athletes. Appelbaum has only played two season on the women's lacrosse team, but has played defense for the Oswego State women’s ice hockey team for four years. She has been through a senior day already this year and did not expect there to be so much emotion involved. “That was hard, it was a lot harder than I thought it was going to be,” Appelbaum said. “After four years of college athletics you begin to realize there is more to life than college athletics so it’s a little bit depressing.”

Being a two-sport athlete can be mentally and physically draining for any athlete to have to endure, at any level of competition. With the help of the Oswego State training staff, Appelbaum feels good at this point. “It’s tough to go from skating to running, but you just get used to it,” Appelbaum said. “I work with the trainers and coach knows where I’m coming from so you just have to adjust to it.” Both athletes understand the importance of the upcoming conference games to finish out the season and know they need wins if they want to make it to the SUNYAC playoffs. “I think we have to concentrate on working together as a team, not only on the offensive side, but defense as well,” Henderson said. “We need to be able to transition the ball, and we’re going to have to keep our bodies prepared being that the games are so close together.”

-Kelsey Henderson senior midfielder

The Lakers will host their senior day on Saturday at 3 p.m. against SUNY Oneonta. The Red Dragons currently have a 5-3 overall record and are 2-0 in conference play. Senior midfielder Kelsey Henderson and senior attacker Kendall Appelbaum will be honored in a pre-game ceremony on Saturday. Both players are important parts of the team’s success and are looking forward to being honored.

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The bullpen, specifically in the final inning, has been one reason the Lakers have doubled their losses through the first 20 games of the season compared to last year. Oswego State faltered in the second game of the season against Salisbury University. The Lakers were leading 12-8 after a four-run explosion in the ninth inning, but surrendered five runs themselves in the bottom half of the inning, to lose 13-12. The bullpen has also given away games against Cole Parzych Wesley College and Rutgers University-Camden. On top of that, the bullpen gave up two runs in the seventh inning against Virginia Wesleyan College, but the Lakers' bats got one run across in the top of the eighth to salvage that win. As a top-10 ranked team, the Lakers should be able to sweep the series against SUNY Plattsburgh this weekend. The pitching staff will have an easier time with the Cardinals' offense that ranks last in the SUNYAC, with 59 runs scored through 15 games. Even with SUNY Plattsburgh playing the least games in the conference, that number has to look good to the Lakers heading into Saturday. What has been a roller coaster season thus far for Oswego State will continue this weekend in a home series against SUNY Plattsburgh. The Lakers have won games over the likes of SUNY Fredonia and SUNY New Paltz en route to the top of the SUNYAC standings with a 5-1 record, but have also had head scratching losses along the way to a 14-6 overall record. Oswego State has shown the ability to put up runs Ryan Zalduondo through their first 20 games, and they come into this weekend with a distinct talent advantage over their North Country counterpart. The Cardinals have a 4-9 overall record so far and have only put up five or more runs in five of their 13 games, a statistic that does not bode well against a Lakers’ pitching staff that boasts arms like Mitchell Cavanagh and Tim Cronin. With hitters such as Kyle Simmons, Lukas Olsson and John Barnes starting to get hot, combined with their first home series of the season, it is hard to envision the Lakers coming out of this weekend with anything less than a series sweep over the Cardinals. The No. 8/9 Oswego State baseball team is back in the swing of things after a long layoff due to weather and poor field conditions. This weekend the Lakers look to remain atop the SUNYAC standings, at 5-1, when they host the SUNY Plattsburgh Cardinals. The Cardinals (4-9/0-3) have played far fewer games than most teams in the SUNYAC and have not performed well in their 13 contests. Luke Scoville T.J. Montalbano, Alex Follmer and Kentaro Mori are leading the Cardinals offensively, batting a combined average of .344. Patrick Bryant has been the Cardinals’ best starter on the mound in 2017, with a 3.32 ERA in 19 innings pitched. The Lakers struggled in some areas this week, but have shrugged off the rust from their layoff and look ready to go this weekend. While the hitting has been impressive for the Lakers overall, their starting pitching rotation, made up of Mitchell Cavanaugh, Tim Cronin and Reston Pettit, is a combined 11-0 in 15 games. One way or another, the Lakers talent at every facet shall lead them to a series sweep over SUNY Plattsburgh.

Women's lacrosse rolls past SUNY Potsdam, earns first conference win of season Freshman attacker explodes for 6 goals helping Lakers erase early deficit on Wednesday evening in victory Ryan Zalduondo Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com In Wednesday's matchup between the Oswego State Lakers and the SUNY Potsdam Bears, two teams entered the day with identical records, but Oswego State was able to prove their talent in this conference action. The Lakers, now 3-5 overall and 1-1 in SUNYAC play, got off to a hot start and never looked back once they overcame an early deficit. Oswego State’s 17 goals were seven more than their last three games combined, which were all losses. The biggest story of the contest was the emergence of freshman Montana Garrett. The Cortland Manor native entered the game with nine goals on the season and nearly matched that in a single game, with six goals on the day, boosting her total to a team-high 15. “I kind of talked to her before the game, I told her to really step it up,” Lakers head coach Britt Howard said. “I just told her to just be confident out there.” Seventeen seems to be a magic number for the Lakers this season, with all three of their wins ending with a 17 in the Oswego State score column. The team has scored 72 goals in their eight games so far and 51 of those markers have come in winning efforts. To start the contest, sophomore midfielder Toni Laneve put the Lakers up 1-0 just 53 seconds into the game and got the offense rolling. SUNY Potsdam grabbed a quick 2-1 lead a few minutes in, but the Lakers quickly regained the lead and were able to hold it for the remainder of the contest. The Lakers would soon turn a onegoal deficit into a 9-3 lead by halftime with sustained offensive pressure from beginning to end. Garrett, Laneve, Kendall Appelbaum and Gemma O’Kane all got in on the scoring action in the first half. “We’ve just been working together as a unit, especially on the offensive end,” Howard said. “That’s just been our main focus. In this game, and in the next couple of conference games, it’s just connecting the dots from one end to the other, especially connecting with each other and gaining that chemistry.” Behind Garrett’s big day, the secondary scoring of senior Appelbaum was also important in the consistent offensive attack the Lakers brought all afternoon.

“[Appelbaum] stepped up. I think she really showed up for this game,” Howard said. “Especially on the draw controls, she definitely did well in the midfield area.” An integral part of the victory in the game was the sustained brilliance by Lakers junior goalie Angela Ponto. The Syracuse native was able to stand strong through two early SUNY Potsdam goals in the first 6:29 of the game, making

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nine saves on 12 shots in the first half. “[Ponto] definitely played well today. She’s always back there stepping up for us,” Howard said. “We looked great in the defensive end. She’s a great communicator.” The Lakers will look to continue Wednesday’s success this weekend where they face another conference matchup at home on Saturday, against SUNY Oneonta at 3:00 p.m.

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Jesse Mura-Pelkey Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com The freshman class of the Oswego Stats men’s lacrosse team has accounted for 40 of the teams 87 goals on the season. This class, led by Kyle Bacon, who also leads the entire team in goals on the year with 16, has provided a bright spot and interesting angle on their season. With a record of 3-6, Oswego State began April by diving into their conference schedule with five out of their remaining six games within the SUNYAC. Up until April, Oswego State benefited from playing strictly nonconference opponents, something head coach Drew Bezek feels is an important aspect of their season. “I think the big thing, especially with the younger guys, is the confidence,” Bezek said. “I think our preseason games, and then our non-conference games, these guys have had a lot of time, so that’s helped them. It’s helped them become as functional as possible in the system we run.” Along with the flurry of nonconference play to begin the season, another important factor for the younger players is circumstance. With players going down due to injury or other reasons, these younger players have received exceptional opportunities to immediately contribute. “I think it’s been great for them to get some playing time early in their careers,” Bezek said. “They’ve been thrown into the fire a little earlier than maybe they wanted due to injuries, but all the guys

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have been up to the challenge so far.” Bacon’s production is a fitting example of a freshman playing an integral role to the Lakers’ success. It is not all on Bacon, and he is the first to admit it. “All of my teammates, they usually feed me on in the inside and I’m usually in the right place to execute,” Bacon said. Execution is what will be necessary for Oswego State down the line if they are to achieve the level of success they want. They have to continue to develop as a team with younger players whose game is still not quite where they want it to be.

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Tim Schof is happy with his development since he has joined the team, but also remains excited to see how much he can improve. “I’m definitely a lot better than I was when I played high school lacrosse,” Schof said. “I’ll continue to get better each day and just work on my game.” Bezek is happy with how the freshman class has panned out, citing its significance to him, and subsequently, the staff. “This is our first recruiting class we’ve brought in since our staff has gotten here so we’ve expected a lot out of them, maybe not as much as we’ve had so far.” Bezek said. That being said, Bezek is not going to chalk 2017 up to a rebuilding year. “It’s about what we can make happen now and how we can be productive,” Bezek said. “We’re excited about these guys helping us out for years to come, but the priority is now and how we can make it happen on Saturday.” As the team enters its last month of the regular season, Bezek and his team continue to build toward the success they desire, one step and one game at a time. “Hopefully we continue to get more out of these guys as we go along and they get more and more comfortable with the SUNYAC teams we play,” Bezek said.

In the men’s competitive soccer playoffs, Average Joes beat Real-Coholics 4-2. NARP Life beat Petr Cech Yourself 6-3. Matthew Guyette had a hat trick while Nick Pittari, Nicholas Quiroz, and Jeff Little all added one to NARP Life’s total. The Finals had NARP Life play Petr Cech Yourself. The game had a lot of goals with NARP Lifetaking control in the second half. Narp Life’s David Uridia had four goals on his own, Edward Kelly and Zach Butler both had two goals for NARP Life and they will take on Average Joes for the championship crown this Sunday at 10 p.m. In the men’s competitive league, Simponts and Virgin Mobile are undefeated with 6-0 records, however Team Juice is 5-1, and Moke Gang is also undefeated, 3-0. In the men’s recreational league, Is That A Wrench? dominated against United Nations, sweeping all three games in the best of five series. Clap Bombs beat Picked Last In High School 3-1. Matt Drexler and Anthony Dolce had a few good catches in the series while Creighton Joscelyn got hit hard twice. No L’s and Kings of the North are on top of the standings with 4-1 and 4-2 records, respectively. CoRec dodgeball has one undefeated team left, with Alaskan Bull Worms, who are 3-0 on the season. Duck beat Oz Army to improve to 2-1, with hard throws by Jessie Schafer, Ethan Doe and Thomas

Meaney. The women’s dodgeball league has three teams, but the games were close and intense. Voll is Life and Haney’s Hunnies both have 0-1-1 records, leaving Ball is Life undefeated. Haney’s Hunnies were able to take one game away from Ball is Life in their series, thanks to a good catch by Victoria Blake. In CoRec volleyball playoffs Car Ramrod beat Hot Sets in 3 games, 2-1. Hot Sets won the second round, thanks to some spikes from captain Emma Kuczkowski. John Ashley led Car Ramrod in the front row with some assists from Maddie Bush. United Nations took the series against That’s What She Set Haha 2-0 in extra serves. Abusement Park squeaked past Kiss My Ace, winning both games with a score of 27-25 to move on. 1setwonders beat Funnelle Staff thanks to efforts from Shannon Kleespies and Gabby Green serving. Daisy Bancroft and Griffin Bruce put up a fight with some good returns. Seth Stopler and Peter Mancarella had several great blocks in the front row. Captain DJ Manou found himself on the floor several times digging to save points. The Volleyllamas beat 3 East Mafia 2-0, but the first game was a tight back and forth rally, going up to 29 points. Gab Likes To Get Bumped beat Varsity Barkers 2-0. Sets Tips Digs took down ACEHOLES 2-1, coming back after losing the first game. Gab Likes to Get Bumped beat Spike Me 2-0, Khristian Diaz and Gabby Loftus had some hard rallies that ended with a big spike.

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CUTS HURT UNIVERSITY The University at Buffalo announced Monday that the athletics department decided to cut four of the school’s 20 Div. I athletic teams: Baseball, men’s swimming and diving, men’s soccer and women’s rowing. The administration said the cuts came as a way to save $2 million annually. The announcement came as a surprise to the student athletes impacted by the decision. The men’s swimming and diving team reached out to WGRZ, the Buffalo NBC affiliate, to share their thoughts on the decision. “It caught us by surprise,” said Andrew Cole-Goin, the captain of the men’s swimming and diving team. O t he r me m b e r s o f t he t e a m e x-

p re s s e d c o nc e r n f o r t he i nc o m i ng freshman class, who now have to decide whether to attend UB without the opportunity to participate in their sports or find a new school so close to the decision deadline. UB’s athletic director, Allen Green, told WGRZ that cutting the programs entirely was not the university’s only option. “The other options we looked at were to just defund our sports, meaning you drop scholarships, you reduce coaching staff,” Green said. If cutting sports was not the only option, why did the athletic department not consult with those athletes and coaches before coming to their abrupt decision? They should have held an open forum,

much like the Town Hall meetings that Oswego State President Deborah Stanley holds for students. That way, the impacted athletes and coaches would have at least gotten a say in what they wanted to see happen to their sports. They would not have been blindsided. The athletic depar tment should have given the teams more warning that the cuts were coming, so that coaches and players would have more time to find new schools to work at and attend. UB has forced their student-athletes, those who represent their university with pride and hard work, to make life-changing decisions suddenly with little time to think. Universities are supposed to help student-athletes, not shatter their lives.

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Animals become vital part of families Pets deserve similar respect during post-mortem arrangements The Voice of the People

What are your thoughts on Quest day? “A lot of people don’t go to the presentations to actually go. They go for either extra credit or just don’t go.” Devin Murphy Junior, technology education

“I think it’s a great opportunity for people to share their individual interests and what their passions are.” Kevan Spencer Senior, music

“I think it’s a good program, I think the scheduling could be better.”

Gabrielle Darling Senior, history

“A lot of people choose to just stay home and take the day off, but for people who are looking to get involved academically it’s a great opportunity.” Erica Bentley Graduate MBA student

“It’s a great day off.”

James Pharo Senior, creative writing

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Natalie Brophy Chief Copy Editor nbrophy@oswegonian.com When family members die, we hold a funeral service for them as a way to pay tribute to and remember their lives. It is a custom that humans have practiced for thousands of years. So how come more people do not do the same when a furry four-legged member of the family dies? When my family’s cat, Kitty, died last year, we did not have the opportunity to properly say goodbye to him. He was hit by a car and the body of our beloved pet was tossed out like a piece of garbage by the city.

It would have meant a lot to my family and me to be able to have Kitty’s body back so we could hold a funeral service or have him cremated. It would have helped us with the grieving process. He was a member of our family. The body of a human would never be treated so disrespectfully. Even the body of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was treated with more respect than Kitty’s body and Kitty never brought anything but love and cuteness into the world. I n 2 0 0 3 , C ol e e n E l l i s , a n a n i m a l a f t e rc a re e x p e r t , o p e ne d t he U n i t e d States’ first pet funeral home in Indianapolis, called the Pet Angel Memorial Center. Since then, pet funeral homes have been growing in popularity. As of 2011, Everlife Memorial’s Pet Funeral Home Director y listed more than 80 pet funeral homes in the U.S. A simple Google search of “pet funeral homes in the U.S.” will reveal a list of facilities from California, to Florida to Massachusetts where people can take their pets for proper care after death. Ellis is the founder of the Pet Loss P ro fe s s i o n a l A l l i a nc e , w h i c h w o rk s with the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association to ap-

ply the same practices used in human afterlife care to animal afterlife care. Pets in Peaceful Rest, a pet funeral home in Lockpor t, New York, offers transportation of your pet from your home or vet’s office to the facility, a variety of cremation packages, private memorial services, a large selection of memorial products, assistance with pet cemetery arrangements and delivery of the urn containing your pet’s ashes to your home. When my grandparents’ dog Casey died, a kind neighbor recommended a local pet funeral home to them. They were able to have Casey’s body cremated and a memorial plaque made with her paw print on it. It really helped my grandma and grandpa grieve the loss of their beloved pet. It should not be seen as taboo to provide afterlife care for dead pets. They are as much a part of our families as any human members. Pets have their own personalities and bring joy to our lives, cheering us up when we are sad with a cuddle on the couch or a playful lick on the cheek. They should be treated like any other member of the family and paid the proper respects after death.

Students should be free to publish

High school journalists need protection from administration

Julianne Loney Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com High school student journalists are facing a new wave of problems concerning their First Amendment right to free speech. According to Katina Paron of New York Daily News, 10 states across the U.S. offer the same journalistic protections for both professionals and high school writers. However, New York, arguably the media capital of the world, does not make that list. Currently in New York State, principals have the right to view all of the content of the newspaper before it is published. This means school administrators have a right to trash stories they believe do not quite ‘fit’ with the overall outlook of the paper. In other words, investigative pieces, opinion articles and any news that school principals do not approve of can be cut from publication. This has caused papers to sit in “preview copy” for weeks, which can diminish the desire for students to go into this creative field. Under Hazel v. Kuhlmeier, the Supreme Court ruled that school administrators have the right to censor content if it is poorly reported, contains errors that would affect reading the material or if the material disrupts learning. If a high school administration is using its taxpayer dollars to fund clubs that represent students at school, the newspaper should not be treated any differently. Schools offer business clubs for students seeking careers in the business field or science and math clubs for those pursuing STEM careers. These clubs, as well as many more

Photo provided by Wikipedia Commons Student journalists in New York State do not currently enjoy freedom from school administrators.

offer a set of skills that are used in their specific field. Working for a student newspaper can instill organizational skills, communication skills and strengthen both reading and writing. An opportunity like this can show certain students what their passion is, be it reporting, editing, creating layout designs, taking pictures, or the business of selling newspapers. For school administrators to deliberately stall the publication of papers not only discredits student passions, but can be detrimental to the next generation of journalists. Today’s media giants publish

investigative pieces dedicated to inform the public, which parallels the mission of high school journalists. A new nationwide legislation, New Voices, is determined to provide less-restrictive means to regulating speech. The legislation, under consideration in state legislatures throughout the country, is aimed to combat the prohibition of what school administrators decide is fitting for a student-run newspaper. Failure to recognize student passion, especially now in such a media-centric age, can create problems with the future outlook of media.

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Presidency not legal safeguard Tip of for sexual assault charges the hat...

◊...to not having enough parking spaces. ◊...to Zipcar for not keeping up with the maintenance of their cars.

◊...to students who participated in Quest. ◊...to Oswego City’s drug treatment program. ◊...to the Oswego State women’s march.

Photo provided by Gage Skidmore via flickr Trump’s multiple pending lawsuits from his private life could be a thorn in the side of the administration.

Samantha Flavell Web Editor sflavell@oswegonian.com A world without order is chaos. The word anarchy, meaning without control or order, carries a negative connotation in society today. When people hear anarchy, they think of rebel groups and issues. This is why we have laws. Though people may not agree with all of them, each holds a purpose and a standard by which each citizen should abide by. The president of the United States should not be an exception. Rules and laws are made to ensure safety and fairness for all. Just days before his inauguration, President Donald Trump was sued by Summer Zervos, a former contestant from “The Apprentice.” The lawsuit was for sexual misconduct, which Trump scoffed at, calling the allegations, “totally false” and “totally made up nonsense.” While the president of the U.S., like everyone else, holds the right to plead not guilty, he does not hold the right to a get out of jail free card simply because of his occupation. Recently, USA Today reported on Trump’s attorneys claim that the supremacy clause of the Constitution should bar the lawsuit that Zervos brought against Trump because it could “distract a president from his public duties to the detriment of not only the president and his office but

also the nation.” If we are to give the president an endless supply of get out of jail free cards, where is his motivation to follow the laws of the nation he governs? S o m e a rg u e Tr u m p i s re f l e c t e d poorly in the media as a result of liberal bias. But in this instance there is no other way to see it. The president and his attorneys are trying to say that as president he should be free from being sued. The presidency of this nation is a position of prestige and power and is not to be taken lightly. People should hold the leader of the nation to a higher standard, not let him get away with sexual misconduct. The victim should be heard. If the case is complete nonsense as Trump claims, then a speedy trial w,ill prove just that and he can return to his duties as normal. A president who uses his position as an excuse to avoid a lawsuit is a coward. Those who are in the wrong are the ones who hide from the truth. If Trump is telling the truth, he should use this as a moment to show the American people that he is capable of leading the country, not hiding behind his title. The office of the presidency should not allow immunity from judgement. President Trump should be held to the same, if not a higher standard than the rest of the American people. Showing the nation that they can trust you is one of your duties, Mr. President.

Crayola wisely scraps one of its multiple obsolete colors

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New program benefits drug users Treatment initiative aids community, addicts seeking help Derek Smith Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com Fear of punishment is a large factor keeping opiate addicts in the shadows instead of coming forward for help. Oswego City Mayor Billy Barlow recently announced a new drug policy called the Rapid Evaluation for Appropriate Placement Program, or REAP, that will allow residents to turn in their drugs to the police station free of charge. This new program is meant to curb opiate addiction in the area by enabling addicts seeking help to be admitted into a help center without fear of being arrested. Similar to the Good Sam rule on Oswego State’s campus that protects students contacting authorities about drug or alcohol issues, this initiative is a step in the right direction to rid their anxieties and make it easier for them to defeat addiction. Rural communities throughout the Northeast and Midwestern United States have been plagued by heroin and opioid addiction in the last decade. The drugs are often cheap, easily attainable and very addictive, which makes them all the more destructive to lower and middle class communities. Treatment admissions in Oswegohave gone up 300 percent since 2010. It has become increasingly clear that the War on Drugs star ted by Richard Nixon in the 1970s to crack down on drug users was been an abject failure. Luckily, more programs like Barlow’s have been popping up across the country to deal with drug addiction and have proven to be much more effective than the mass incarceration strategy.

Photo provided by Melissa Johnson via flickr Heroin and opiate addiction is on the rise in many rural communities across the United States.

This has led to the situation the mayor’s office is attempting to deal with. When people are dealing with the potentially fatal problem of drug addiction, fear of punishment by the government will deter them from seeking the help they need. It has been proven that rehabilitation centers and treatment evaluations are much more effective in dealing with opiate addiction than simply throwing at risk people in prison. Farnham Family Services, a treatment center in Oswego, will be partnering with the city in their effort to admit more peo-

ple into the addiction facilities. It is important for private and non-profit institutions like Farnham to get onboard with local government initiatives like REAP to have any success. It makes the process of admitting patients much easier when local authorities are willing to offer support. This is a terrific new program by the mayor and more people should hope their local government take a similar action to stop the heroin and opioid epidemic from tearing apart more families and overcrowding prisons and hospitals.

Ivanka’s new role lacks seriousness

President’s close advisor not ideal advocate for working women Hannah Francisco Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com

Photo provided by Wikipedia Commons Crayola could afford to get rid of some of its obscure colors in favor of more useful shades of brown.

Maria Pericozzi News Editor mpericozzi@oswegonian.com On children’s drawings, the sun will no longer shine due to the retirement of one of the many shades of yellow in a crayon box. Crayola scratched the color “dandelion” from its 24-count crayon box with an event in Times Square on National Crayon Day, March 3. On that day, they also introduced a new, unnamed color to replace it. This is the first time that a color has ever been dropped from its iconic 24-count box. Crayola has retired crayons before, but the last time was 2003. “Blizzard blue,” “magic mint,” “teal blue” and “mulberry” disappeared that year. “Dandelion” will be replaced with a blue color over the summer and fans will be asked to help name the new crayon. Right now, the other 23 colors in the box are used more often. While this dark yellow crayon color may make some children happy while coloring their suns and flowers, Crayola should get rid of it. Out with the old, in with the new. Dandelion is a not necessary color, but another shade of blue should not be introduced either. There are five yellow-based colors in the 24-count pack of crayons, including dandelion. A 4-year-old will not miss one

of their shades of yellow. In addition to removing dandelion, Crayola should also get rid of the color apricot. Apricot is not the color of any human skin, but is the go-to color when coloring in people. We need more colors in the 24-pack to represent the diversity of human skin. In 1992, Crayola released a set of eight multicultural crayons. According to the product line description, the crayons “come in an assortment of skin hues that give a child a realistic palette for coloring their world.” The colors in the multicultural pack included apricot, black, burnt sienna, mahogany, peach, sepia, tan and white. Although there was some criticism in this multicultural pack, some of these colors should be introduced into the 24 pack, replacing one of the many red, blue, yellow or green shades. Why should they sell a separate pack full of multicultural colors when they could include them in the most commonly used pack, the 24 pack? Eventually it will get daunting to keep adding or retiring colors. It is cool that Crayola wants to implement a new color, but honestly, other shades of blue, orange, yellow, red or whatever are not needed. Small children do not care that there is a difference between sea blue and sky blue. They just care about scribbling a pretty picture for their mom or dad.

While Ivanka Trump may have good intentions moving into the West Wing to advise her father on issues like maternity leave, as the daughter of a billionaire reality TV personality and married to Jared Kushner, another real estate mogul, her credibility is suspect at best. Ivanka, the oldest daughter of President Donald Trump, is now officially an unpaid adviser to her father. Throughout his campaign and presidency, Ivanka has remained by her father’s side to give advice and attempt to smooth over his many gaffes. Her main role was to market herself as an ally to working women, especially mothers. At first glance, she is a decent role model. Ivanka is a working mother herself, and has found much success in the business world. While on the campaign trail, she advocated for six weeks of paid maternity leave for new mothers, according to The New York Times. Although this would be an improvement over the current policy, in the end, Ivanka’s plan is likely an attempt to make up for her father’s sexism. It is very likely that Ivanka’s maternity leave plan would not be very helpful. The New York Times author Bryce Covert mentions that her maternity leave plan does not cover fathers or adoptive parents. Today, many parents consider child rearing a responsibility that should be divided equally among parents. This plan makes it difficult for fathers to spend time with their new child. Covert also brings up the point that if the government establishes the mother as the primary caregiver, it will negatively impact working mothers.

Photo provided by Michael Vadon via flickr Trump’s daughter proved a valuable, sensible voice during the campaign and now as advisor.

Companies are looking to make a profit and an employee that takes time off to care for a new child costs the company money. If only women take paid maternity leave, women would be more expensive employees, harming their ability to enter and progress within the workforce. This plan also poses issues for families where the mother is the primary source of income. If the mother makes the most money, it would make sense for her to return to work, while the father stays at home with the newborn. Under Ivanka’s plan, this would be difficult. How this plan would affect LGBTQ parents is also unclear. Another point worth mentioning is Ivanka’s ability to relate to most working mothers. Although it does seem like she is

trying, Ivanka shares little in common with most working women. A mother of Ivanka’s economic status can afford nannies and maids to help with child care and housework while she works. This is not an option for most middle class parents. Some mothers are forced to stay home after maternity leave because child care is often more expensive than what the mother would make at work. Lastly, her plan leaves out the fact that fathers can and should make a commitment to raising their child, just as much as mothers should. Ivanka Trump may attempt to relate to working women, but she has a long way to go if she wants to be taken seriously.

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Look at OZ: Del Sarte spring dance recital Students take stage, demonstrate choreography, artistic talents

ART EXHIBIT: “INTERNUM OPERA” Time: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tiffany Baez Date: Friday, April 7 Location: Oswego State Metro Center, Syracuse Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

ART EXHIBIT: “GOING FOR ADVENTURE” Last weekend was Del Time: Noon - 5 p.m. Sarte Dance Club’s Spring Dance Recital: Dance ‘Til Date: Friday, April 7 Location: 186 W. First St., Oswego State Downtown Dawn. The two shows,

one on Friday, March 30 at 7 p.m. and another on BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS EXHIBITION I Saturday, April 1 at 2 p.m., Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. took place at Oswego Date: Friday, April 7 High School. The Del Sarte dancers Location: Tyler Art Gallery, Tyler Hall opened up the show with a jazz dance to “Diggy” by BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS EXHIBITION I RECEPTION Spencer Ludwig, which Time: 5 - 7 p.m. was followed by a hipDate: Friday, April 7 hop dance to “1, 2 Step” by Ciara, choreographed by Location: Tyler Art Gallery, Tyler Hall Carmellie Gorres. The recital was full of RICE CREEK RAMBLE amazing mashups, reTime: 11 a.m. - noon mixes and fantastic choreDate: Saturday, April 8 ography. All of the dancers Location: Rice Creek Field Station had amazing timing, precision and focus, despite having much less time FACULTY RECITAL: “CIRCUMFERENCE” to practice: Eight weeks Time: 3 - 4 p.m. this semester as opposed Date: Sunday, April 9 to the 14 weeks they had Location: Room 11, Tyler Hall last semester. They never stopped dancing for a moment, even when a tap PLANETARIUM SHOW: “THE ECLIPSE shoe came off during one IS COMING!” dance and shoelaces came Time: 7 - 8 p.m. untied in another. Date: Sunday, April 8 In almost every single Location: Room 223, Shineman Center dance, the audience could see and feel the energy and emotions of the songs INTERNATIONAL COFFEE HOUR in the movements and Time: 3:30 - 5 p.m. expressions of the dancDate: Monday, April 9 ers. A notable example Location: Room 255, Marano Campus Center was the contemporary dance to “Waiting Game” by Banks, choreographed ARTIST TALK: KAREN HEBERT by Sarah Anzalone. Time: 4 - 5 p.m. The lighting for each

Date: Monday, April 9 Location: Room 122, Shineman Center

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Aspects of the show, such as costumes, lighting and music, were used to heighten the students’ performances.

of the dances was very fitting, especially the ones accompanied by vibrant reds, such as Emily Nasal’s jazz dance to “Canned Heat.” The outfits were equally as stunning, a notable example being the outfits for the African Fusion dance, choreographed by Kheiyasa Carter. In two of the dances, one of the dancers wore a symbolic blindfold for the majority of the dance, such as Krista Vann’s tap dance with Alena Fresch to “Mansion” by DF, a dance that, according to her dedication in the program, represents Vann’s struggles with anxiety. The energy throughout the show was not as high as it usually is for Del Sarte’s recitals, however

that was more than made up for by a few high-energy dances that got the crowd particularly excited, especially the Swing Dance Club’s performance to Amy Whinehouse’s “Valerie” which was an audience favorite and the dance to “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC, choreographed by Devyn Phelps, dedicated to all the ‘80s lovers in the audience. Also responsible for bringing the audience’s excitement level up intermittently were the series of continuous spins in place, which are somewhat difficult for dancers to maintain, that elicited cheers from the audience every time. One dance that contained many of these was the contemporary dance to “Over the Love,” choreographed by

IRON POUR Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Date: Wednesdayday, April 11 Location: Outside Tyler Hall

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Even with less time to prepare, Del Sarte manages to entertain audiences with electrifying mashups.

Emily Gunn. Another memorable performance was the advanced contemporary dance to “Issues” by Julia Michaels, choreographed by Kate Salmonsen, the focus of which seemed to be the one male in the group whose red shirt contrasted greatly with the outfits of the other three dancers, perhaps highlighting him to remind the audience that males belong in dance just as much as females do. Just before certain dances during the Saturday Show, encouraging cheers from certain dancers’ families and friends rang out from the audience. For the Saturday show, Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” played during the finale, effectively Rickrolling the entire audience as an April Fools prank that none of the dancers knew about. At the end of the show, the graduating seniors of the club were given a parting recognition, along with gift bags. The officers for next semester were announced: Savannah St. Clair will step up from vice president to president, secretary Eden Vail will take her place as the new vice president, Kristen Stone will be the new secretary, Kate Cook will be the new treasurer and Becca Smith will be returning as the public relations officer.

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Bob Dylan’s tired sound revitalizes American classics Ian Saunders Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

It is a fact of life that when people age, especially musicians and artists, they lose a lot of what made them appealing when they were younger. Trends change, people lose interest and many once-popular, game-changing figures are left in the dust, picking up the pieces and wondering where it all went. Many once-popular musicians who try to stay relevant are typically met with criticism and people who constantly egg them on. S o m e l i s t e n a n d re t i re s a fe l y to t he i r m a n s i o n s , where they spend the rest of their lives lounging around on their giant pile of cash. Others, however, are hellbent on playing music until their voices give out and their fingers fall off. They a re m u s i c i a n s , m u s i c f o r

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Covering many of the greats, Bob Dylan’s “Triplicate” delights listeners.

them is less of a career and more of a lifestyle. Bob Dylan is 75 years old and a recipient of almost every award and musical achievement in existence, including a Nobel Peace p r i ze . H e j u s t f i n i s he d re cording his 38th studio album, titled “Triplicate.”

With his voice, sounding gritty and weathered, Dylan gives performances that are m o r e s i m i l a r t o S i n a t r a’s style than his own. Dylan’s signature vocal delivery is not in any of these songs and that might be a little polarizing for younger fans who are just getting into his music.

Backed by a full band, Dylan does his covers of over 30 classic American songs like “That Old Feeling” by Sammy Fain and “As Time Goes By” by Herman Hupfield. “The Best Is Yet To Come” is a slow, jazzy waltz with a plucking bass that keeps t he s o ng mov i ng a lo ng . I t sounds like the kind of tune that would come pumping out of an old-fashioned record player, full of nostalgia and longing for the way things used to be. Reflected through these covers is a Dylan who is winding down in his career and paying homage to the people that came before him. “When The World Was Young” is chilling and one of the rare examples of a c ove r t a k i n g a g re a t s o n g and making it better. Dylan sounds tired and weak, but that only makes the lyrics fe e l m o re p o w e r f u l a n d i t ultimately has a bigger impact on the listener. “Wherever I go they men-

tion my name,” sang Sinatra, originally. “And that in itself, is some sort of fame.” Although the covers in “Triplicate” are great, there is unfortunately not a lot of appeal to this album. It will not be flying off shelves or breaking any records on iTunes. They are all much older songs and although many are cemented as classics, the newer generation is not looking back and remembering as much as they should be. This album will be amazing to the people who cherish these songs and their importance, but not to many others. Already a titan in the world of songwriting, it would make sense if Dylan were to bow out, but it also makes an equal amount of sense that he is not doing that. Although he is not d r a w i ng t he s a me k i nd o f c ro w d s a s he w a s b a c k i n his prime, he is still doing his thing and that alone deserves some respect.

‘Nobodies’ debuts with star-studded cameos Michael Reilly Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Nowadays it seems just about every network and online streaming service is looking to add to their lists of original content. That is precisely TV L a n d ’s o b j e c t i ve w i t h t h e premiere of their newest sitcom, “Nobodies.” The show follows the ensemble of three little known aspiring comedy writers, Hugh Davidson (“Star Wars: Detours”), L a r r y D o r f ( “ M i k e Ty s o n Mysteries”) and Rachel Ramras, (“Mike Tyson Mysteries”) all playing fictionalized versions of themselves. The audience stumbles upon these characters right as they are about to pitch their idea for a movie to Paramount Studios. Once they sit down with producers, their deadly mixture of nerves and anxiousness become very apparent. They then hilariously begin talking over each other

and mentioning well-known actors in a desperate attempt to validate their credibility beyond their current gig of writing for a kid’s show on Nickelodeon. The high point of the meeting, of course, comes when Rachel yells out that her longtime friend, actress Melissa McCarthy, (“Ghostbusters”) is willing to star in their show before having made any mention of it to her. McCarthy also works as an executive producer for her show. A n e l e me n t o f t he s ho w that certainly helps it stand out a bit is the semi-fictional setting the characters exist in. This is an element that existed in popular HBO shows such as “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Entourage.” What contributes to making this particular setting so appealing is the fact that it incorporates real-life people such as the aforementioned McCar thy, as well as Jason Bateman (“Office Christmas Party”) giving off the illusion that the characters’ encounters with these people are real. The constant awkward situa-

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Left to right: Larry Dorf, Rachel Ramras and Hugh Davidson bring awkward comedy to the forefront in “Nobodies.”

tions the characters face not only with these real-life actors, but also with just about a n yo n e t h e y c o m e a c ro s s makes the show more relatable to audiences. Another interesting aspect this new show does is it introduces viewers to the characters’ dynamic. Being able to showcase and execute that feat is not only difficult in the series’ first episode, but also essential for the sitcom’s long-term success. It is wor thy to mention that the main cast, who are

also the creators of the show, are not highly known for their acting chops. While these three amigos are shown together throughout the episode, the audiences gets a couple quick snippets of the main characters being awkward goofballs on their own. Most notably, Rachel’s attempt to ambush McCarthy’s husband Ben Falcone (“Office Christmas Party”) and Larry’s up close and personal basketball matchup with Bateman that results in hi-

lariously injuring his knee. Both are hilarious scenes that will excite viewers to see how the individual characters will develop as the show goes on. Overall, “Nobodies” is c e r t a i n l y p o i s e d to b e a n absolutely strong sitcom with high potential for awkwardness and laughs that will keep audiences coming back to watch. New episodes will premiere every Wednesday at 10 p.m. and can be watched anytime on TVLand.com.

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Goldfrapp’s similar sounds, rough lyrics exhaust listeners Ian Saunders Staff Wrtier laker@oswegonian.com

It is late in the evening and the whole family is in the living room eating dinner. A car commercial pops up on the TV showing a young woman cruising down a highway in a 2017 Toyota Prius. Suddenly, a fun, catchy song starts to play in the background. The song has a deep, gritty electronic beat, pounding away like it is in sync with the engine of the car. Then, out comes the voice of the lead singer, Alison Goldfrapp, repeating “I can’t wait, I can’t wait anymore,” sounding far away and angelic. Twenty seconds ago, nobody in the living room wanted a Prius, but now? Now they need one. This advertisement has not been made yet (give it time, it probably will

Photo provided by goldfrapp.com Alison Goldfrapp’s “Silver Eye” provides repetitive beats and incoherent lyrics.

be), but that is most likely where a listener would stumble upon their first Goldfrapp song, with the words “save big with zero percent APR financing for 72 months” being spoken in the background. Their electropop sound is very marketable, something that is easy for anybody to enjoy. Goldfrapp songs are like the cross section of a Madonna hit with something Joel Zimmerman (deadmau5) would produce. Each track is a driving force, something to

be reckoned with. The band Goldfrapp, comprised of Alison Goldfrapp and producer Will Gregory, has been releasing music since early 1999. “Silver Eye” is the electronic duo’s seventh studio album and comes after a chain of releases that were drastically different from one another. Their last album, “Tales of Us,” was folk-inspired, or “folktronica,” and was much more focused on her vocals than the production itself. “Silver Eye” marks the band’s return to their previ-

ous sound from the 2000s, when they released gems like “Ooh La La” and “Strict Machine.” The title of their new album is a reference to the moon, as Goldfrapp tries to include her connection to nature more and more in her work. “The power of nature and the elemental has always been in our music,” she explained in an interview with The Guardian. “But as I get older, I feel the connection to it more. It’s mortality, maybe, but the state of the world too.” The album’s opener “Anymore” is a smooth, steady track, with Alison’s vocals sounding very light and atmospheric. It has a very satisfying chord progression, tirelessly pushing forward without ever becoming too repetitive. What becomes repetitive are the lyrics. This and every other song on the track list seem determined to overstay their welcome toward the end. “Systemagic” is a bright,

fun song that sounds like it was ripped right out of the mid-‘90s. The vocals are overly manipulated, reminiscent of when the music industry discovered autotune and went absolutely n u t s w i t h i t . G ol d f r a p p makes multiple references to the moon, the “Silver Eye,” and incorporates a lot of other pagan terminology. Goldfrapp did hit it out o f t h e p a r k w i t h “ Fa u x Suede Driver.” The lyrics are almost incomprehensible, yet they are raw and full of emotion. The chorus does not contain any actual words, but is instead filled with reversed vocal samples and a haunting reverb. As the song progresses, a deep saw wave starts taking over, filling the track with loads of energy. The rest of the tracks are not anything to write home about and a lot of them could have been cut in half. Goldfrapp’s biggest issue is that they play it too safe and are not experimenting in places

Cast’s biggest stars shine in Sony Pictures’ film ‘Life’ Dominick Lioto Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick provided one of the most original and refreshing screenplays in quite some time with 2016’s “Deadpool,” the wildly popular box office smash that was able to take the superhero genre and spin it on its head. “Life,” directed by Daniel Espinosa (“Child 44”), attempts to do the exact same t h i n g a s “ D e a d p o ol .” A s many science fiction films do, “Life” takes in Ridley Scott’s “Alien” formula. In “Life,” a group of scientists conduct research aboard the International Space Station. Through a sample of Mars’ surface, t h e y d i s c ov e r a s i n g l e c e l l e d o rg a n i s m t h a t i s proof of life on other planets. After a short time manipulating and studying the organism, nicknamed Calvin, they are astounded by

how rapidly it is evolving. They soon realize the power this creature has and the destruction it could cause on Earth so they try to kill it. First of all, the evolution of Calvin is an extremely f a s c i n a t i ng o ne . H o r ro r monsters and science fiction aliens rarely stand the test of time; only a handful of movies from these genres have. Calvin may not go down as the greatest of all time, but it could secure a spot in the honorable mentions. From a small, almost cute specimen to the monster it becomes, Calvin’s a n a to m y a n d s t re n g t h s make it an interesting, yet terrifying, foe for the scientists to confront. Espinosa’s cinematography in the space environment is quite eye catching. The big swooping shots weaving in and out of different compartments of the station as different things are going on almost lets the audience feel as if they are floating in zero gravity with the crew. It is a very effective

Photo provided by lifemovie.com Ryan Renolds, as Rory Adams, provides one of the film’s standout performances.

visual experience with some very cool shots throughout. Espinosa also captures some very disturbing and violent damage done by Calvin. There are some twisted deaths, which is always something fans of horror and science-fiction combinations look for. People know the moment in “Alien” where the monster emerges through a man’s chest and people will take away a memorable scene from this as well.

Casting is solid all around. The most memorable performances come from Jake Gyllenhaal (“Nocturnal Animals”), Rebecca Ferguson (“The Girl on the Train”) and Ryan Reynolds (“Criminal”). Reynolds must have grown some sort of relationship with these two screenwriters to come and lend his talents to this horror thriller in space. He brings the same sarcastic vibe he had as Wade Wilson in “Deadpool,” at an acceptable level for a

scientist in space. He brings the humor and lightheartedness in the beginning of the film. Gyllenhaal is always a safe bet at this point. Even though “Life” will not go down as his best work, it is another diverse and fun project to add to his resume. However, the best performance of the entire film comes from Ferguson and should be considered her best since 2015’s “Mission: Impossible-Rogue Nation.” This is another film where she shines as an impressive and interesting character, even though there is an intense story surrounding her. There was a rumor that “Life” was a secret prequel to Sony’s planned “Venom” spinoff, but that was quickly shot down. With the film’s somewhat shocking twist and the creature itself, this could have been the coolest way to setup the “Venom” universe. “Life” stands on its own as a fresh and original scifi horror flick.

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‘13 Reasons Why’ intrigues viewers with contoversial topics Maria Pericozzi News Editor mpericozzi@oswegonian.com

When books are developed into movies and TV shows, it is often said that the book is better than the movie or show, but “13 Reasons Why” is an exception. The latest series from Netflix tells the stor y of Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford, “Daughter”), a teenager who ends her life and leaves behind a series of cassette tapes to the people she blames for her suicide. The 13 tapes are passed down from each person Hannah blames and falls into the hands of Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette, “Don’t Breathe”), a fellow classmate and nice guy who always had a crush on her. She leaves instructions that the box is to be passed down from one person to another and, for some reason if the next person does not listen to the tapes, a trusted individual would release the tapes to the media.

The series successfully deals with heavy topics for high school students, including revenge porn, drunk driving, bullying, broken friendships and suicide, all while creating a beautiful story in 13 episodes. Among those who received the tapes are the boy who told the entire school Hannah was a slut after they kissed once, the boy who reduced her to “best ass” in school, the girl who believed the rumors and blamed Hannah when her boyfriend dumped her and the boy who turns out to be a rapist. Brian Yorkey, the creator of the series, preserve the structure and pacing of the book, while leaving viewers with an addictive, exceptional story. The show alludes to Clay being one of the last people to get the tapes and the audience gets the pleasure of following him around town while listening to the traumatic events in Hannah’s life. This tragic, yet beautiful, series is based off of Jay Asher’s best-selling novel published in 2007. The 13-hour series was released on March

31 and revolves around the question: What did Clay do to get on the tapes? Although the series was written well, audiences may question the casting of the main character. Langford plays Hannah Baker, a junior in high school. Shelooks like she could be a junior in college. While she seems to have the mental capacity of a junior in high school, she just looks too old. Minnette plays Clay Jensen particularly well. He wears his heart on his sleeve, allowing the audience to dive into what would be a beautifully captivating shift between the past, as seen by Hannah, and the present, experienced by Clay. “13 Reasons Why” is broken up into 13 episodes, but could have been done in less. By stretching out 13 episodes, it began to get repetitive. The cliff hanger on each episode ended up being the same: What did Clay do wrong? This not only got repetitive, but it makes no sense that Clay waited so long to listen to all of the tapes. He

Photo provided by comingsoon.net Dylan Minnette (front) and Katherine Lanford star in new Netflix drama.

made no progress from interrogating each character after he got to their tape. After each tape, Clay tries to confront other characters, arguing with them and questioning them, trying to find out the entire story. If Clay just sat down for a few hours and listened to the tapes instead of asking questions, he would know everything much sooner. As the series goes on, the audience finds

out that most of the characters listened to the tapes in a day or less. Clay finally gives himself time to listen to each tape, arguably to mentally and emotionally prepare himself. It is almost as if he does not want to know what he did. Although it seemed to drag on longer than it should, the captivating story of Hannah Baker’s traumatic life was exceptional nevertheless.

‘Shots Fired’ leaves audiences with important messages Michael Reilly Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

One of the more uneasy programs that will premiere on television this year is “Shots Fired,” which tackles a current hot button issue in the U.S.: Police violence. Right from the opening scene, where a police officer guns down what is later revealed to be a male teenager, viewers get sense of the brutal intensity this show has to offer. The entire episode is riddled with distrust and uneasiness from citizens of the community toward law officials. Race is also a strong element of the plot that cannot be ignored. Perhaps the show’s ultimate purpose is to give viewers a cold, hard slap in the face. It is an honest and tragic look at the state the country is falling into, due to prejudice and as-

sumptions before the truth is even told. The subjects of race and prejudice are addressed in the form of a power ful

speech delivered by lead investigator Preston Terry (Stephan James, “Race”), who, along with his partner on the case, Ashe Akino (Sa-

Photo provided by fox.com Stephan James (back) and Ashe Akino deliever stellar performances in the series premiere.

naa Lathan, “Now You See Me 2”), deliver magnificent performances, one of the few bright spots in the midst of such a gloomy story. About mid-episode, this story takes a shocking turn , a s t he i n ve s t i g a t i ng p a i r makes a visit to the home of a woman named Shameka Campbell (DeWanda Wise, “Underground”), after getting a tip that she knew further information regarding the shooting. Although during this visit, it is revealed that Campbell has actually recently lost her to son to what is implied to have been a police shooting as well, she also makes mention to the fact her son’s death was not properly handled by police. These complete mishandlings put further emphasis on the absolutly unjust racial prejudice that seems to be a central component of the show. Aside from the aforementioned focus on racism, viewers get to see what life is like

for Akino outside of work. It shows her dealing with being a divorced parent and struggling to convince her ex-husband that she is capable of spending time with her daughter despite, dealing with what is implied to be anger issues. This aspect is very important to the show and it displays depth, not only to the character, but to the entire story. It is a reminder that law enforcement officers are humans too. They deal with their own issues outside of work, just as everyone else. At the end of the day, despite the overall dark and somber tone of the new series, it is still one that viewers should continue to watch. There is a greater lesson that is far more important than whether a TV show is enjoyable. T h o s e w i l l i n g to l e a r n can catch the show on Fox, Wednesday nights at 8 p.m. or any time after on Fox.com

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My uncle told me when he was in Vietnam he never used a razor. He used a knife. He stashed it in his boot. He had a rusty tin can to collect the excess shaving cream. He would view his reflection in a dingy, palm-sized mirror. It was one of the mementos he had confiscated from an abandoned house. I actually saw it once. I could just barely make out my own reflection. When he told me this story, I realized I could never do that. I already slice my face up with a safety razor. If I had been in his position, I’d slash my throat. My superi-

ors would probably be so embarrassed by me. They’d try to cover up what I had done to myself. They wouldn’t want to look bad, so the letter they’d mail my mother would most likely ask her to accept their deepest sympathy because I had died while participating in actions against hostile forces. Or something like that. What mother would want to know her son accidentally killed himself? They’d probably ship my body home on a big Boeing or a Cessna. They’d drape an American flag across my casket. Six of my buddies would escort me off the plane. Even more men would line the path, saluting me for my “heroic duties.” My funeral would most like-

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ly be a closed casket. Grandma’s a fainter, so we wouldn’t want her seeing the mess I’d made. I’d probably receive a proper hero’s burial: a 21-gun salute, a triangularly folded American flag. The works. Chances are my mom would weep into my dad’s shoulder. The gossipy aunts would do what they do best. “I read the note. It said he was up against 20 Vietcong.” “I heard it was 40.” Eventually, the commun i t y m i g h t n a me a b e nc h in a park after me. Maybe they’d slap a plaque with my name on it onto a boulder. It would stand outside the old high school as a symbol of my heroism. A symbol of the communiy's pride. Decades later, an old plato o n m a t e o f m i ne w o u l d p rob abl y h ave gone on to have a family of his own. He ‘d probably have grandkids, and it’s safe to assume he’d want to instill in them a respect for his service. He’d most likely take them to the “Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall” in Washington, D.C. They’d see m y n a me e t c he d i n to t he marble, among the thousands of other brave men. “You knew him, Grandpa?” His grandson would ask. “I did,” he’d reply. “Was he brave?” “No, he was a moron. He cut his own throat open fifteen minutes after we got there.” …I guess the point is I really hate shaving.

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1805: Lewis and Clark begin Louisiana Purchase expedition. 1862: The Union defeats the Confederate in the Battle of Shiloh. 1939: Benito Mussolini's Italy attempts to invade Albania. 1954: Dwight Eisenhower gives "domino effect" speech.

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Aries (April 19 - May 13):

Cancer (July 20 - Aug. 10):

Libra (Oct. 30 - Nov. 23):

Sagittarius (Dec. 17 - Jan. 20):

Wealth is not determined solely by the money in your bank account or your pocket. Wealth can be seen through how much you have in your life, be it friends, family or something else. Money is not everything.

Natural change occurs as time progresses. Dark times may lie ahead, but never forget that they will be followed by light. Keep your eyes on the horizon to prevent yourself from focusing only on the darkness.

Items are not meant to be hidden away from the rest of the world so only you can possess them. Things are meant to be shared with those close to you, those you can trust. Share something with a friend to prove the strength of your bond.

Traditions are important, but you must not go against what you believe in. Work to understand the tradition, however, before breaking it. There is importance in how things were done, but if change is needed, bring change that fits the original message.

Taurus (May 13 - June 21):

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Scorpio (Nov. 23 - Nov. 29):

Capricorn (Jan. 20 - Feb. 16):

Focus on what needs to be done. Allowing yourself to become sidetracked this week will prevent you from accomplishing any of your goals. Think about what needs to be done and work toward just that.

There are times when people allow themselves to be blind to the problems of the world, which causes more suffering to those being overlooked. Do not overlook those who are in need of saving. Be the helping hand you want to see.

The simplest things can give one the most entertainment in life. Trying to make things too complicated takes the enjoyment away from those playing. Go simple and allow others to gain more enjoyment.

Avoid letting confusion lead to anger. If you are confused this week, try to talk to others or research on your own to better understand something that confuses you. Anger can unnecessarily push away someone who was once close.

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):

Do not allow yourself to crash and burn. Overworking for the sake of overworking this week will hurt you and hinder future progress of your work. Allow yourself to have a break and return to work when you are ready.

Guidelines are given for a reason. Many are created by those who have failed in the past as a way to help you see how to do something right. Listen to the guidelines given to you while working on a future problem.

Feelings can rise and fall. Fighting either leads to stress and pain or it can leave you feeling exhausted. Brace your emotions as they rise and allow them the opportunity to fall, as it makes things easier to handle.

The little things can have the biggest impact. If there is someone who is special to you, try to help them with the little things. This could be making them a meal, helping them study or being there to listen. The little things can make a world of difference.

Leo (Aug. 10 - Sep. 16):

The older generation may struggle to follow some newer ideas or concepts, but they still deserve respect. They have a lifetime of experience that benefits practically everyone. Shutting them out just because of their age hurts both you and them.