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Oswego geothermal system

Shineman Center heating and cooling system showcased

Dyllan Lawrence Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com

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A geothermal heating and cooling system located in Shineman Center is one of the biggest in New York state and is just the beginning of renewable energy sources at Oswego State. A geothermal heating and cooling system is a ground-source heat pump. It transfers energy from underground and uses it to heat and cool buildings and homes. For the one located in Shineman Center, the source of energy from the earth is underneath the parking lot. The grand opening of this system was in 2013 and has created a lot of talk for more energy sources like this. On Sept. 25, there were two events to show the residents of Oswego how this system works. Oswego State partnered with a few organizations such as Heat Smart CNY and a speaker, Jay Egg, president of Egg Geothermal. Egg spoke at the first part of the event about what a geothermal system is. He then attended the second part where Oswego State gave a tour of the system itself. Egg is known to be an expert on geothermal technologies and has written two books on the topic. “I started in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear power engineer. After, I knew I wanted to work on air conditioning without burning fossil fuels … used my experience with heat transfer to enter the field,” Egg said. Egg has traveled around central New York to speak on the subject of geothermal heating, and Oswego was one of his stops. He wants to educate people on this source of renewable energy which is also one of Oswego’s goals by holding this event. The second part of the event was a tour of the system itself. Rich Owen, the HVAC supervisor, led this tour. Owen explained that it is 55 degrees underground at all times and by using this system, they use pumps to heat or cool that air for the building.

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Marano Campus Center flags missing, still absent after removal for cleaning In fall 2018, the flags of different nations, as well as the LGBTQ flag, that hung in Marano Campus Center at Oswego State were taken down to be cleaned and repaired. After a year, the flags are still not up. After the flags were initially taken down, a resolution was proposed by the Student Association for six additional flags to be added. Theses flags were the Philadelphia Pride flag, Transgender Pride flag, Black Lives Matter flag, Pan-African flag, Palestinian flag and the Iroquois Native American Tribal flag. This proposal drew controversy as different student groups criticized the various proposed flags. There were two SA meetings held

in which the resolution was discussed and debated. Students criticized the flags as being political and making certain communities feel unwelcome. The hanging of the Palestinian flag for example was criticized by members of the Jewish community and Young Americans for Freedom. Others defended the flags as being a sign of inclusion and diversity. The resolution was voted on and passed 11-1-2 in the second SA meeting on the matter. The resolution was then sent to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. This took place on Feb. 27, 2018. That was over a year ago and the flags have still not been put up. "I feel like if the resolution has passed and they've agreed to one thing, they should at least speak about it," Nekhi Dickens, a studio art

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The Oswegonian | File Photo from 2013 Shineman Center, opened in 2013, houses one of the largest geothermal heating system in the state.

Although it might sound complicated, geothermal technology is not difficult to understand and maintain. With the one in Shineman Center being one of the largest in the state, they only need two people to

help with the maintenance of it, according to the Associate Director of Engineering, Timothy O’Hara.

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Oswego State seniors perform at festival

Created production company, show “Between Fourth and Fifth” Colin Hawkins News Editor chawkins@oswegonian.com Two Oswego State theater majors performed their original stage production at the Rochester Fringe Festival on Sept. 20 and 21. Oswego seniors Michaela Buckley and Sean Ryan created their show and production company, “Good Friends Bad Company,” for the sole purpose of performing at this year’s Rochester Fringe Festival. The show “Between Fourth and Fifth,” is about two strangers who become stuck in an elevator between the titular floors of a building and explores the nature of human interaction and social struggles of young Americans while the two characters are trapped together. “It was kind of our summer project. We saw that Fringe Festival was looking for submissions, so we were just like, ‘why not see if we could put up a show?’” Buckley said. “We applied to a bunch of different [theaters] and we were actually chosen as 17 out of 127 applicants that applied to the Avyarium, which was the theater that took our show.” The pair created the show over the summer after their application was selected at the end of spring. In about four months, between May and September, Buckley and Ryan took the brief description of their show they put on their application and turned it into a play.

“It was a really cool blend, her and I work very differently but very similarly at the same time. Her and I have very different background in theater,” Ryan said. “It was a really cool hybrid of production.” Their process, they said, was to make the show “a slice of life” and capture the authenticity of two strangers forced together. To get that level of authenticity, Ryan and Buckley spent a lot of time in an elevator and based their characters partly on themselves. “I feel like my character was a lot more pessimistic than I would be, but I feel like there were moments that were ‘us,’ fully through and through,” Ryan said. “But also, just kind of, you’re human. Less an individual [experience] and more a human experience.” For Buckley, who grew up in Fairport, New York, just outside of Rochester, the chance to attend the Rochester Fringe Festival was exciting. “I had a great time. We are the city of festivals, when there is a festival going on, everyone is so happy to be a Rochestarian, we’re all out there having a good time,” Buckley said. Ryan, as a Buffalo native, felt welcome in the tight-knit Rochester theater community. “As a [visitor], it was truly amazing the amount of work and love that went into this festival. So many

people had so much passion about it,” Ryan said. “Just going out to the bars after the performance, you would hear people talking about it and they’d go ‘Oh you were in a Fringe show? That’s so cool we love Fringe,” or even Uber drivers would be like ‘oh so did you guys go to a Fringe show tonight?’ and it was just a really cool experience. It was an amazing community coming together, truly.” The experience of producing and performing a show in a festival felt “unreal” to Ryan and Buckley at first, until it hit them after their shows. “We did that, we’re doing this. This is actually happening. It was just unreal,” Ryan said. “To fully invest just yourselves into something and create your own work and feel this overwhelming sense of pride. It’s weird you don’t want to be selfconsumed and have a huge ego, but it was definitely one of those moments of pure pride.” While Buckley and Ryan are seniors, they have not thought too much about life after graduation. They are grateful of their time at Oswego State and the opportunity to perform at Oswego and the Rochester Fringe Festival. “Here we go! We did this now, so what can we accomplish in the future?” Buckley said. “Knowing we’re able to do this here and now? Kick down doors, let’s do this.”

Bi and Pan Support Group, 1 p.m., Friday, Hewitt Hall 235B

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Open Skating, 6 p.m., Sunday, Marano Campus Center Ice Arena

Memorial Service for Jake Gardner, 3:30 p.m., Monday, Sheldon Hall Ballroom

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Problem Solving Group, 5 p.m., Wednesday, 373 Shineman Center (Math Commons)

I am Oz Speaker: Gabby Rivera, 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sheldon Hall Ballroom

Major Exploration Workshop, 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Marano Campus Center 141 Photo provided by Michaela Buckley Oswego State theater majors Michaela Buckley (left) and Sean Ryan performed their original stage production at the Rochester Fringe Festival

Director of Campus Life Dan Roberts was the first guest of the senate. He brought up the new goals of the Campus Life department, which include stronger support for student organizations and clubs, more partnerships with Student Association for future events and offering more opportunities for leadership training for organization leaders. He said that both Brandon Woolfolk and Megan Runge in the Event Management office are able to help students plan and increase the caliber of their events. He also encouraged using “The Space,” since it is meant for students, and they cannot be kicked out due to other reservation. This made senators aware that there is equipment for students to borrow for events, like a sound system, so they do not have to spend money renting out equipment.

Jack Tofallos and Louis DeMarco from the club roller hockey team asked for additional funding in order to create a second team. They can only bring 14 members to tournaments, meaning some members cannot participate, since they do not hold regular practices. They asked for $2,000 for the funding of this additional team.

Jared Litwineko and Miguel Ortiz from the Paintball Club requested $15,000 of additional funding. Their 2018 - 2019 budget was $7,000, but their current 2019 2020 budget is $1,000. This club is considered a club sport, meaning if they were granted money, it would come out of the $20,000 championship contin-

gency fund. Paintball Club asked for their money for both tournaments and practices, which costs a couple hundred dollars per practice. They recently hired a new coach, Robert Kryczkowski, who owns Check Six Paintball in Rome, New York. They practice on his property. Only eight students are able to compete at the tournament, and they currently have 10 members on the team. Litwineko said they had about 150 sign-ups at the involvement fair, and 18 members who want to compete seriously.

The senate voted on SLE 55.03: Strikeout, a bill proposing additional funding for the bowling club. Currently, club members do not need to pay to be a part of the club and bowl. Senator Borges proposed amending the bill to reduce the club funding to $900. The amendment passed with 7 senators supporting and

one senator opposed. The senate then voted on and passed the bill, meaning the bowling team will receive $900 as their funding for the year.

The senate voted on SLE 55:04: On the Mountain, which consisted of the proposed $8,200 of funding for the Ski and Snowboard Club. The club said they would settle for $6,500, which would cover their annual five-day trip. The bill was amended to a total of $1,500, which then moved to $1,000. Student Association is saying the reason Ski and Snowboard Club currently has no budget is because they submitted their budget after the deadline, while the current e-board disputes that. The bill was tabled to be voted on during a future meeting, after a long debate and many amendments.

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Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian “U-Pick” apples were one of the activities offered at Ontario Orchard’s Fall Jamboree.

Julia Tilley Asst. News Editor jtilley@oswegonian.com Ontario Orchards in Oswego hosted their annual Fall Jamboree on Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22. The event had a high attendance, with families from all around Oswego county participating in the many different festivities offered at the jamboree. Admission to the event itself was free, but most of the activities in the Fall Jamboree, including games, tractor rides and apple picking, were an additional cost. Other activities included a corn maze, inflatable obstacle courses, bouncy houses, a tomato toss and “zip the kids,” which was a small zipline. Each jamboree is planned by the family who owns and runs Ontario Orchards, the Ouellette Family. According to their website, Ontario Orchards has been around since 1965. “There’s a lot that goes into it. They start a year in advance and gather which vendors they want, advertise for slots for new vendors on a first come first served basis,” said Oswego State student and Ontario Orchards employee Amanda Miano. She said about a year of planning goes into each Fall Jamboree, and it is held annually in the second to last week of September. A

huge aspect of the Fall Jamboree is the opportunities provided to local vendors who are able to share their products at the jamboree. “[The point is] to introduce people to supporting local business and agriculture,” Miano said. Some of the local businesses attending the event included Mara’s Minis, a donut shop. Many Oswego State students attended the event in groups, including sophomore geology major Liz Hadcock. “It was [my friend’s] birthday,” Hadcock said. “It sounded like it would be fun. I don’t think I would have gone by myself.” With her group, Hadcock shopped at local vendor stands, went apple picking, listened to the live music and of course, tasted some of the food, including cheese bacon french fries from The Spud Shack and some ice cream from the Perry’s Ice Cream stand. “The milkshake was pretty good,” Hadcock said. When comparing the jamboree to ones of the past, Hadcock noted this year had a significantly higher temperature. Other than that, she said the jamborees were practically the same. “It was pretty much the same. The other year was cooler. This year, there was a lot of people, and it was hot,” she said. The temperature reached 81 F on Saturday.

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O’Hara said that one can track the efficiency and how the system works all through a computer. The only time where it needs maintenance is when there are technical issues with it or the need for cleaning and replacing pumps. “You want it to be a balanced cycle, use it for so much heating, use it for so much cooling,” O’Hara said. So far, Shineman Center is the only building with this many sources for renewable energy. It has this geothermal system as well as solar panels. However, the campus is working on reno-

vating more buildings with many new plans. Hewitt Hall is the next step in the college’s renovation plan. They have already begun renovations for it. They worked on the bookstore and created a new counseling office. They are working on other cosmetic renovations at Hewitt Hall, but they are also making the energy more environmentally friendly. “Hewitt will have more sustainable technology, geothermal being the basis,” O’Hara said. Oswego State is working on a much larger plan to make the whole campus more sustainable, and these geothermal systems are just the initial measures. Rachel McKenna | The Oswegonian

NEWS Flags no longer hanging in Marano, students have mixed emotions MARANO from COVER major at Oswego State said. "They're not legally obligated to, but I feel like they have the obligation for the students to at least give something. Like say ‘what's happening,’ or ‘what's going on, why hasn't it been up yet?’" For Dickens, if it has been a year and the flags are still not up, students should at least hear something from the SA or the Office of Diversity and Inclusion rather than being left in the dark on the matter. She then added "this school wants to be more inclusive of everybody and Marano is the center of the entire school and people come in and out daily. So having the flags up ... would show they’re trying to open [up] to everybody." Dickens not only feels that students should be kept informed on the matter, but she also agrees with

the resolution, as she feels it is important to her schools inclusivity. "I mean, personally it's not really affecting me," Taylor Murphy, a sophomore studying computer science at Oswego State, said when speaking on his opinion of the flags. "Either say that they're not going to do it or that they are. From what it sounds like they say they're going to do it and then don't do it." Even though Taylor is not enthusiastic about the change, he feels that it should be said openly whether or not the flags are going up. He also says that it seems as if the flags are not going to be put up. Despite their different levels of care about the issue, both students agree that students generally should be more informed by the administration. The Oswegonian tried to contact the chief officer of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Rodman King, but he declined to comment at the time of publication.

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Photo Brief Stride to SAVE Lives

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On Saturday, Sept. 21, Oswego State hosted the ninth annual Stride to SAVE Lives: Suicide Awareness and Prevention Walk. SAVE, or Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, frequently partners with local communities to spread awareness about suicide and how to prevent it. SAVE CNY partnered with Oswego State for the event. The Stride to SAVE Lives was a 5k walk around the Oswego State campus. The walk began at the Ma-

rano Campus Center food court. The walking path was lined with inspirational messages from Oswego State students and community members. These messages were written in chalk on the sidewalks and on signs posted around the path and campus. Some of these messages can still be seen across campus. The Stride to SAVE Lives provided breakfast to participants, who were able to register at the door. Besides participating in the walk, students and community members

were able to donate. For one form of donation, participants who were able to raise at least $50 by Sept. 1 were given a 2019 Stride to SAVE Lives tee-shirt. Online donations were also accepted, as were cash and check donations the morning of the event. There was musical performances during the walk as well as raffles and other activities, making it more than just a simple marathon. Participants were encouraged to educate themselves as well.

Maria Pericozzi | The Oswegonian Archives This sign, displayed in 2018, explained at the time why the flags were taken down.

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Climate Strike brings environmental issues to campus Banned book Student, faculty activists demand action for climate crisis, sustainability fair at Penfield Colin Hawkins News Editor chawkins@oswegonian.com

Oswego State students held a rally on Friday, Sept. 20 to demand action over what scientists increasingly call a climate crisis. The rally was part of a worldwide movement started by 16-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg to raise awareness over human-caused climate change ahead of the Sept. 23 United Nations Climate Action Summit, where Thunberg spoke. The Oswego climate strike started with a march from Sheldon Hall to the lawn outside of Marano Campus Center. The rally was attended by about 100 people and was organized by students Chelsie Scott and Lauren Fitzgerald as an effort to get students and young people, who will most directly face the consequence of climate change, involved and motivated into action. “I’ve always been into grassroots activism about climate change and since we only have a finite amount of years until we have irreversible damage to this climate, I think it’s really important for our generation now to speak up, talk about climate change because we’re the ones who live with the effects,” Fitzgerald, a political science major and environmental and sustainability minor, said. Fitzgerald focused on the environmental impact of large entities like businesses and governments as the major contributors to the climate change, and young people need to unify to confront these groups. “The people in power right now who make all the decisions, who let the fossil fuels deplete … they’re not gonna be here when all this goes to [s***],” Fitzgerald said. “Right now, they’re interested in short-term profits, and not our livelihoods.” Scott, an anthropology major, opened the rally by quoting famed 20th century anthropologist Margaret Mead. “‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed, it is the only thing that ever has,’ and that is exactly what

Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian Oswego State students held a rally demanding action for preserving the environment.

we’re here doing right now,” Scott said. “We’re a small group and we are making our voices heard because our planet needs us.” Scott called on students to demand action from their government to halt reliance on fossil fuels, to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2030, for the United States government to cease resource extraction affecting Native American land and to pass laws preserving nature. “We want environmental justice for communities on the frontlines of poverty and pollution, and sanctuary for all migrants. We want to protect and restore 50% of the world’s lands and oceans, and stop all deforestation by 2030,” Scott said. “Last, we want to invest in sustainable agriculture and not agribusiness.” The rally featured a variety of speakers, from student activists to faculty members to poets and artists, all of which brought their diverse point of view to the topic of youth action in the climate crisis. Omar van Reenen, an Oswego student activist and former Student Association president, spoke about growing up in Namibia and how climate change is not a debate there. “When I was in grade three, my teacher drew on the chalkboard, because you know back then, he drew the Earth. And he drew the word ‘ours’ on the Earth. And he said to us in the class, ‘This is your home. Protect it. Cherish it and nurture it. Most importantly,

respect it,’” van Reenen said. “I grew up in a country where we were the first in the world to incorporate protection of the environment into our constitution. We were told from a young age that climate change is real. It’s a fact. It’s science, it’s happening, and we are at fault. We are.” According to van Reenen, students must recognize the power of their voice to effect change across the world, because history has examples of student outcry changing the world. “In the civil rights movement, and most recently too, especially personal to my life, I was born free two years after apartheid because young American activists boycotted and protested on their campus. So, Lakers, we find ourselves in another moment where the voices and efforts of the young people, us, are needed more than ever,” van Reenen said. “We should not feel lucky just going to school, surviving it, to come home, and to dream about a future that might not even exist.” This student involvement was the focus of the next speaker, Oswego State President Deborah Stanley. According to Stanley, the activism she saw at the rally is something in which she has been waiting to see. “We are on this path, and I am here to listen, to absorb, but I am really here, to get in my gut your energy, your understanding, your perspective,” Stanley said.

“You inherit this world. It is yours from this day forward, it belongs to you. Your generation and the generations that come after you. We need you, we have been waiting for you. We need your voice.” Importantly, Stanley said students have to follow through with their momentum and not to let this rally be the end, because time is running out. “This is important work, it will not go away when you leave here today. You must become the ‘action’ generation. You must become the generation that doesn’t leave it on the quad when the event is over,” Stanley said. “We know that unless we start, well, unless we started 10 years ago, but we must start today. And we must move forward from this day forward. And your campus is with you.” Oswego students were enthusiastic at the event, carrying cardboard signs with environmental activist messages such as “THE OCEANS R Rising & SO ARE WE” and “There is no Plan(et) B.” “I came out because I really love the cause and I like to hear more ideas about how I can live more sustainably in my day-today life,” said Grace Merrill, a junior Human Development major who attended the rally. Julia Krurnow, a sophomore in public relations said she attended the rally because climate change is about more than just science, but injustice. “I don’t know much about science, I’m not a science person, but I love hearing about the human rights aspects of this and all the social issues that this comes with,” Krurnow said. For Rhiannon Bonawitz, an Oswego State sophomore at the rally, supporting the environment is a passion for her. “I’m an environmental science major, I took [the] geology track too. It’s always been something I’ve been really interested in and really passionate about. It’s what I want to do with my life, it’s why I’m here. It needs to change,” Bonawitz said. “You have to do something. You can share memes about the Amazon rainforest but that’s not helping, this is helping. Educating people is helping.”

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The fifth annual banned book event took place outside of Penfield Library on Thursday, Sept. 26. The event included many tables for students to interactively learn about banned books and censorship throughout the history of the United States. It was organized by the creative writing program and Penfield Library. Each table had a focus that the person working at the table was trying to teach the person visiting it. These tables included one filled with different graphic novels that have previously been banned. Underneath the books was a sheet of paper explaining why the books were banned. Books from “Maus” to “Captain Underpants” were sitting on the table. Another table was run completely by students. It focused specifically on the Hollywood Ten, a list of blacklisted screenwriters that were said to be communist. The table consisted of a television with clips from the screenwriters’ movies and a “choose your fate” game, where one has to choose the path playing one of the Hollywood Ten. The students were passionate about what they were presenting, and made sure to get people to play their game. “Censorship is something to be scared about when you’re a writer,” creative writing major Emily O’Brien said. More tables included one sponsored by Penfield Library where students create their own buttons, a table focusing on blackout poetry and a table filled with banned books. The banned books table, supervised by the Director of Creative Writing Leigh Wilson, had a game where if you threw one of the books into a frying pan, they would give you the book for free. While supervising the event, Wilson would chat with students about which books they liked, or what banned book they were interested in reading. Wilson wants this event to raise awareness in students that censorship will still happen in some places. “I wanted to read ‘Lord of the Flies,’ but I couldn’t find it because it was banned in the public library,” Wilson said. The event was intended to inform students about censorship and the banning of books in certain places. The organizer of this event, professor of creative writing Juliet Giglio, has been working with this event for five years and feels that students need to be educated on this topic. “It’s that time of the year, that you call attention to the fact that books are still banned around the U.S.,” Giglio said. Giglio said that many places around the U.S. are still banning books, in both private and public libraries. In specific regions, if someone reads something that offends them, they are still able to go to the board or complain to someone in charge and get the book off the shelves. Harry Potter is one of the most recent books that have been banned. Just this month, it was ordered to be banned by a Catholic priest in Nashville, Tennessee. Censorship like this is what brings all of the creative writing department and Penfield Library together to spread awareness that this is still going on. Students were excited to learn about this, many stopping on their way to class to play a game or to find out which books were banned. Students were particularly excited to receive banned books as a free prize. Many expressed their excitement to Wilson about how they will be reading it this weekend during the four day break.

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Street & Smith Basketball magazine released its NCAA Div. III Report earlier this week. The report lists the Oswego State men’s basketball team as the fourth best team in the nation. Liam Sanborn who wears number 10, was also named a preseason honorary All-American pick. Sanborn was one of just 30 nationwide players given the honor. Sanborn is coming off of a 2019 sophomore campaign where he averaged 12.6 points per game, 4.6 rebounds per game, and 5.5 assists per game. He also scored double-digit points in each of the three tournament games for Oswego State and scored a season-high 27 points against Buffalo State in January. Sanborn looks to step into an even bigger role for a Lakers team that seems poised to make a fourth NCAA tournament appearance in six years. Oswego State also returns starters Joe Sullivan (9.9 PPG, 7.4 RPG) and Brandan Gartland (13.0 PPG, 4.2 RPG), as well as impact backups Tim Marshall and Louis Fedullo. The Lakers went 24-6 (15-3 SUNYAC) last season en route to a SUNYAC championship

win and Sweet Sixteen appearance. That Sweet Sixteen run was the deepest preseason run in program history. The team will look to replace senior leaders Tyler Pierre and Quinn Carey in the upcoming season. The Lakers are led by head coach Jason Leone, who is entering his ninth season at the helm. Leone will be honored at the Basketball Coaches Association of New York (BCANY) as the 2019 Div. III Coach of the Year. He will receive the award on Friday, Sept. 27 at the 38th Annual BCANY Fall Clinic, held at SUNY Cortland. This is the third time in his career Leone has won the award, the others coming in 2012 and 2016. Since taking over at Oswego State, Leone has led the Lakers to four SUNYAC championships and five NCAA Tournament appearances. He has a 162-67 career record at Oswego State, paired with a 20-9 postseason record. Oswego State will look to win its first back-to-back SUNYAC championships in program history in 2019-20. The Lakers open play on Friday, Nov. 15 in the Elmira Tip-Off Tournament against Ithaca College.

It was an up-and-down 2018-19 campaign for the Oswego State men’s club hockey team. After a 2-1 start to the season, the Lakers fell below .500 for the rest of the season, finishing with a 12-16-0 record. However it was in Northeast Collegiate Hockey League (NECHL) play where the Lakers shined. They finished 7-5-1 in league games, good enough for third place behind the University at Buffalo and Canisius College. However, a disappointing loss to sixthseeded Niagara University in the first round of the NECHL would cut their season short. The Lakers defeated the Purple Eagles twice in the regular season, both by a score of 5-4. “We’ve got to buy into our system earlier,” head coach Chris Timmons said. “These past couple of years, guys haven’t picked up the system until playoff time and by then it’s too late. We put ourselves in a tough position.” Some of the struggles for the Lakers came inside the Marano Campus Center Ice Arena. They finished with a 4-9-0 home record compared to an 8-7-0 record on the road. “A big thing for our guys is being mentally prepared,” Timmons said. “We have to play our game rather than playing down to certain teams. When we play at home, sometimes we underestimate teams and get off to a slow start. Playing a full 60 minutes has been a struggle for us at home lately.” Timmons returns three of his top four scorers from last season. The Lakers did lose Kyle McNamara, who led the team in goals (18), assists (19) and points (37). To replace him, Oswego State will look towards two of their captains, CJ Walsh and Theo Cup, to shoulder some of the offensive load. Walsh stands at six-foot-four inches tall, but the defenseman was second on the team with 13 goals and 21 points and features a rocket slapshot. Even though he is the top returning scorer from last season, Walsh’s focus lies on the defensive end. “In terms of scoring, I play defense, so my job is to keep the puck out of our net and stay in between the guy I’m guarding,” Walsh said. “I’m not really

too focused on tallying points.” Cup finished third on the team with 17 points, 10 of which came from assists. But the role of the captains extends beyond just their onice performance. “Big thing is leading by example and being vocal,” Timmons said. “It’s a challenge for captains to get the team’s respect from the get-go. For the first two weeks, they did a good job of showing their leadership skills on the ice. Their job is to keep everyone together so that going forward we’re all on the same page.” Oswego State added 10 new players to its roster this season. This includes a mix of three defensemen and seven forwards. Gaining chemistry on and off the ice has been a priority for both Timmons and his captains. “They seem to get along well with the team from the start,” Walsh said. “Just trying to help them stay invested and stay focused, and they’ll gain their confidence.” One player that has caught the eye of Timmons early on is transfer forward Colby Skrupa. Skrupa notched a goal in the team’s 5-1 scrimmage win over Div. II Hobart College. “He’s a hard-working guy, he’s got a heavy shot,” Timmons said. “He’s a transfer from OCC and he’s been able to gain some chemistry with these guys early. He’s an outgoing player and keeps everyone in a light mood and it helps his line going forward.”

The Lakers also return starting goaltender Alex Gallose. Gallose is coming off of a 2018-19 campaign where he posted a career-best .903 save percentage and 3.23 goals against average. With three goaltenders behind him on the depth chart, the pressure is on Gallose to succeed early. He started 20 games last season after starting 23 games the season prior. “With four goaltenders now, I’m hoping they push him a little bit more,” Timmons said. “That can help push his competitive nature and improve his stats. Our defensive core has stepped up big time so that will help make saves easier. Being a starter, it’s tough when you have two guys behind you that can easily take your spot, so I think his focus will be up and his work ethic will be stronger.” The Lakers’ work ethic as a whole will have to be strong if they want to compete in the NECHL. The University at Buffalo and Canisius College are staples in the league and went a combined 4-0 against Oswego State last season. Three of those four games were decided by one goal. “We could be a very strong team in our section,” Walsh said. “We’re very quick and that’s a key factor in winning games, and I believe we can compete with the top teams in our league.” The message for the Lakers to compete is pretty simple. “Just work hard,” Cup said. “Don’t let your foot off the pedal.”

Photo provided by Alexis Fragapane Oswego State’s club hockey team will face Slippery Rock University for their season opener.

Volleyball coach keeps emphasis on players amid 400th career win O’Connell thanks players he coached over his 17 seasons as reasons for his lengthy success Matt Watling Sports Editor mwatling@oswegonian.com This year’s Oswego State Invitational had a little more juice for the Lakers’ volleyball team and head coach J.J. O’Connell. Entering the tournament, O’Connell had a career record of 398-301, and with three matches during the weekend, he would be able to reach 400 wins. The Lakers provided him with the assistance he needed to eclipse the 400-mark, as they swept the tournament, beating Utica College, Elmira College and SUNY Canton. Despite the coaching record, O’Connell brought it back to his athletes. “It is a great testament to all the great players I’ve had over the 18 years,” O’Connell said. “12 All-Amer-

icans, numerous all-conference players, all the little people that do the little work and just the hardworkers out there. It’s just a testament to the players.” As usual, O’Connell wanted to keep the focus on the players. As a Div. III coach, O’Connell notices what really matters, personal development. As great as championships are, the game is for the players. This is something that his players can attest to, that his focus is on them. His work as a coach goes beyond the wins and losses on the court. He has a stake in every player as a person, outside of volleyball. He wants to see them grow, something that some coaches may forget, after 16 seasons of coaching. “He sets up study hall hours for students who aren’t necessarily doing as well in school or even the

Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian The Oswego State volleyball team celebrated O’Connell’s 400th win on Saturday, Sept. 14.

freshmen who are trying to transition from high school,” senior Shauna O’Flaherty said. “He even tracks your grades. He’ll take your syllabus and tell you what you have coming up, just to make sure you’re on track with school, which is very helpful.” O’Flaherty transferred to Oswego State after one season on the club team at University of Albany. O’Connell was able to provide her with the student-athlete balance that she was looking for. “When I was transferring, I was interested in playing volleyball at a school that wasn’t crazy competitive but also a step up from the club team,” O’Flaherty said. “He gave me the best of both worlds, he said, ‘this is very competitive volleyball, [but] at the same time, we are trying to have a good time and have fun as a team.’” That enjoyment trickles down from O’Connell and the rest of the athletics department. O’Connell and those he works with acknowledged how close he was to both 400 wins and 200 losses at the start of the season, so they made sure to have some fun with his record. “We had a running bet in the office, so we were joking, what I would get to first, 200 losses or 400 wins? And 200 losses won.” O’Connell said with a chuckle. O’Connell brings that same sense of humor to his team. Outside of the obvious laughs that he provides, this demeanor is helpful for younger players. “He was funny and I think that’s important for a coach because a lot of times [a coach] can be intimidating,” O’Flaherty said. “Coming in, he had a good sense of humor.”

As a coach, O’Connell has had a lot of success. In his 10 seasons at Stevens Institute of Technology, he reached seven straight Div. III National Championships. Throughout those seven seasons, he produced an incredible postseason record of 22-7. Winning at such a clip is unheard of in the playoffs where it is that much harder to win games. Despite the prolonged success, spanning several iterations of rosters, O’Connell still refused to take credit for the winning. “We had a national roster, so all of our players had been playing a long time,” O’Connell said. “They had played on the big stage already, playing in a lot of national qualifiers, so again we had talented players.” After a 2011 season where O’Connell reached the conference semifinals, he moved on from Stevens Institute of Technology. O’Connell was born and raised in upstate New York, going to Ithaca High School, so for him, it was time to go home when he took the Oswego State job. “I grew up in the upstate New York area, so it wasn’t necessarily starting over, it was just a change,” O’Connell said. “I am more of an upstate New York guy, as opposed to a New Jersey guy. I mean, I’m an aggressive driver, but I don’t like being that aggressive, but you have to there.” Even outside of the office or coaching, O’Connell still manages to crack a joke. But all kidding aside, O’Connell is able to be honest with his players. He is a genuine person who builds trust with his team and does not

make lofty promises. “You want to know your role and that you have a purpose, even if you’re just a practice player,” senior Julia Flohr said. “Knowing that you’re appreciated and him saying, ‘you know, you’re a freshman, I have two seniors ahead of you.’ It made it clear I wasn’t going to play [in 2016] and I didn’t have any expectations that were broken.” Despite the lack of playing time for freshmen, especially in a program like this, where there are a lot of upperclassmen, O’Connell does a good job working the younger players in. “He’s always [trying] to give the younger players experience, which you don’t really see on college teams,” O’Flaherty said. “That’s important for future years. He is always trying to get the freshmen and everyone included.” Getting freshmen involved early on helps foster trust and relationships that flourish into great ones by the time the freshmen become seniors. That relationship was able to create an emotionally charged moment after the Lakers defeated Elmira College for O’Connell’s 400th win. “We actually prepared balloons and a cake for him,” O’Flaherty said. “We never expect to win but just in case we had one, cause it was a big deal.” And of course, when it was all about O’Connell, he wanted to bring it back to who brought him to this milestone: his players. “[I was] a little surprised. I’m usually not about me, I’m usually about the players,” O’Connell said. “I got a little watery in the eyes.”

SPORTS B2 Erik Schleicher looks to lead golf team towards SUNYAC Championship THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Sept 27, 2019

Senior has finished top three in two tournaments thus far, led team to three fall victories

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Brandon Ladd Sports Writer sports@oswegonian.com Erik Schleicher is in the midst of a great season as the top player for the Oswego State golf team. It has not been easy the whole time. After a rough night on Tuesday, Sept. 24 in Elmira, Schleicher is set to bounce back on his home course this weekend. The senior has dominated the early autumn golf season, as the Lakers won three of their first four tournaments. His best performance was at the Keuka College Fall Invitational on Sept. 10. Schleicher was the best in the field that Tuesday, shooting an

even-par 72 and earning the top individual score for the tournament. A round highlighted by a clean, two-under par front nine and ended with five consecutive pars, to hold off the closest competitor by a single stroke. He is capable of shooting around even-par every single time he steps foot on a course. The impressive round earned him the Empire 8 golfer of the week award for the week ending Sept. 15. Schleicher has been putting up impressive scores for four years now, he shot a top five individual round each of his three previous seasons. So, being at the top of the leaderboard is not a new experience for him. It is something that

needs to be more consistent from him if the Lakers are going to contend seriously for the conference championship. This being the ultimate goal for this team, Schleicher agrees with this sentiment. “I mean 3-1, with a tournament that was very tough in the end,” Schleicher said. “It is really what can’t we do. We are always looking at the conference championship as one of our biggest things.” The most troublesome moment of the season for Schleicher came Tuesday, Sept. 24 in Elmira. An uncharacteristic 88 was his final score after the 18th hole at Elmira Country Club. This is someone who can handle adversity though and was very honest about his per-

formance. He is frustrated when someone mentions it to him, using it as fuel going into this weekend’s tournament. One that brings him to his home course. The ability to respond to adversity is what any coach and team asks from their leader. Perfection is not possible in the game of golf, but the ability to respond to adversity is always there. That is what coach Mike Howard wants to see from his senior golfer Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29 at Oswego Country Club. “Absolutely, I expect him to rebound,” Howard said. “To be our leader and produce a good couple rounds. And to be up there towards the top of the leaderboard.”

Schleicher sees the 88 as motivation going into the weekend, not just a not so distant nightmare from earlier this week. “I hope I can forget it,” Schleicher said. “It is motivation, it is not good. It is not a good score. It was mental errors and that is what I really need to work on. Me, not really thinking and going on auto-pilot. The front was just atrocious. The back, I kind of pieced it together and it was just like a regular game. I wish I could have it back, but it is what it is.” Ryan Fecco shot a 73 in Elmira on Tuesday, the best individual score at the tournament. He picked up the slack for Schleicher, and he would be the first to tell you that he wants to be right up there on the leaderboard every tournament. That is a good problem for Oswego State to have. The more these two battle, the better chance the Lakers take home a conference title. The two ultratalented teammates see trading individual wins back and forth as friendly competition. “I guess it is a silent competition,” Fecco said. “But we care about the team first and are more worried about the conference championship.” Schleicher’s time as a Laker is coming to an end this upcoming spring, and he is a lot more than just a golfer. He loves talking with people and has a plan to continue that when he graduates. “Well, I have a marketing degree and I’m going to finish that up,” Schleicher said. “And I have a minor in communications. The Alist job would be pharmaceutical sales … I really like conversing and getting to know myself better.” Schleicher has a major chance to respond to adversity Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29 as the Laker are vying for a fifth straight Oswego Fall Invitational victory. “Sky’s the limit I guess,” Schleicher said.

Men’s soccer enters SUNYAC play following strong non conference start Lakers go 5-3 to start season, open conference play this weekend against Geneseo, Brockport

William Rogers | The Oswegonian Lakers goaltender Brian Terra jumps to make the save against Misericordia University, en route to his third shutout on the 2019 campaign

Matt Czeitner Copy Editor mczeitner@oswegonian.com The Oswego State men’s soccer team look to continue their impressive start as SUNYAC conference play begins Friday, Sept. 27 vs. SUNY Geneseo at Laker Turf Stadium. The Lakers are 5-3 on the season and have outscored their opponents 18-8. In the 2018 season, they were outscored by their opponents 15-21 and ended the year with a 6-7-2 record, missing the postseason on a tiebreaker. The offensive production from the Lakers so far is certainly an eye-catcher. Their most impressive game on the offensive end came in a 7-1 win against St. John Fisher College on Sept. 9. Last year, the most goals they scored in a game was three. The offense is led by senior Caleb Asamoah, who leads the team with six goals and 12 points. “We’re pushing up a lot more, finding shots and getting more guys in the box,” Asamoah said. Oswego State head coach Dan

Kane also credits switching up formations as a key to their offensive success. “We’ve been playing with two guys up top at times which I think has helped us a lot,” Kane said. The Lakers offensive attack surely has been great, but it has been an all-around team effort on the field that has ultimately led to their early success. “We’re working together a lot better than we have in the past. Everyone from our back line to our strikers are producing and playing well,” senior goalkeeper Brian Terra said. “There’s a lot of communicating, just everyone being on the same page and getting rid of those little mental errors that could potentially cost us a game.” Heading into conference play, Buffalo State (7-0) and SUNY Oneonta (7-1) lead the overall standings. Last year, SUNY Cortland finished at the top of the regular season standings with 24 points. They finished with a 17-3-3 overall record and an 8-1 record in conference play, going on to win the SUNYAC Championship. The final standings last

year from second to fifth place were only separated by three points, and the sixth and final postseason spot came down to the final game of the season. The strength of the conference is certainly shown by these final standings and both coaches and players know how difficult it is to play in the SUNYAC. “I think it’s the best in the country, and if you disagree with that, I don’t think you could put it outside of the top three in the country,” Kane said. “We got three teams ranked right now, with another receiving votes in the top 25 and a couple more teams, including ourselves, knocking on the door.” Kane knows how important SUNYAC games are, but heading into conference play, he knows his players bring confidence with them due to their early success and preparation for this part of the schedule. “We try hard to set up our non conference season so that it prepares us for the conference,” Kane said. “I think RIT would do really well in our conference, and we were able to get a win against them. Our guys have a lot of confidence from

those games.” Every game of the season is important for the Lakers, but players have had Sept. 27 circled on the calendar since summer vacation ended. The start of conference play and hope of returning to the SUNYAC playoffs for the first time since 2014 begins then. “We know this is the main part of our season, we know this is what we’ve worked towards since the day we got out on the field for preseason,” Terra said. “In every guy’s head is the will to want to win and succeed in the SUNYAC this year.” With these bigger games approaching comes more competitiveness and physicality from all teams in the conference. With the change in gameplay comes preparation both mentally and physically. For the Lakers, there are nine new freshmen on the team who have had no experience in SUNYAC play, and it is on the veterans of the team to prepare them for what is to come. “SUNYAC play is a lot more physical; we like to let our freshmen know that it’s going to be a lot more fast paced with a lot

more contact,” senior Jack Van Pelt said. Although there are nine freshmen new to the team, Kane believes they are very talented and prepared for upcoming games and is nothing but confident in how they will perform. He knows there will come a time in deciding which young guys to put on the field, but he is fully prepared for when that happens. “It’s by identifying guys that have played at a high level,” Kane said. “We got a couple guys that won club national championships and played for state titles. So guys have played in big games before and our older guys are giving them confidence.” The Lakers have one thing on their mind when SUNYAC play begins, that is making the postseason. They know they are off to a strong start and know it is important for them to keep playing how they have been in order to succeed in conference play. “The main point we’re giving our guys is one play at a time,” Kane said. “Staying in the moment and remaining present.”

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B B33 SPORTS Field hockey team looks Lakers strive to reach conference playoffs to excel in SUNYAC play Oswego State to face difficult start to SUNYAC schedule THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019

Alexandra Showers Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com

Will Rogers | The Oswegonian Kiersten Walker (above) has recorded four assists in just three games played this year.

Aaron Valentino Sports Writer sports@oswegonian.com After a mediocre start to nonconference play, the Oswego State field hockey team anticipates a strong start to their SUNYAC schedule. The Lakers headed into conference play with a record of 2-4, and on a three game losing streak. Then on Wednesday, Sept. 25, the Lakers defeated Morrisville State 6-1. During the losing streak, they managed to score just a single goal in a 2-1 loss to St. Lawrence University. The lack of scoring is something to be worried about, as that was Oswego State’s biggest problem last season, when they averaged a measly 2.06 goals per game. Despite the narrow defeat against St. Lawrence University, coach Heather Moore was satisfied with her team’s play. “Right now it’s just mentality,” Moore said. “We had the right mentality [against] St. Lawrence, but their goal keeper was really strong. We kept shooting right at her, so I think concentrating on moving the goal keeper and using all of our intensity in the same direction is going to be important.” Sydney Giacin was in net for the Saints and she was impressive. She has racked up 49 saves on the season so far. She had nine saves in the game against the Lakers, her second most all year. In Oswego State’s next contest, it was able to dominate in terms of offensive production. The Lakers outshot Morrisville State by 26, landing 24 more on goal. Freshman Annie O’Neill extended her team lead in goals to six total, after netting two against the Mustangs, one of two teams Oswego State beat in 2018. Last year the Lakers finished fifth in the conference and went just 2-4 in conference play, with their wins coming against The College at Brockport and Morrisville State. However, this is a new team this year, with eight freshmen coming to the roster. This set of rookies is highlighted by O’Neill and goalkeeper Erica Scheblein who has the fifth most saves in the SUNYAC with 38. It is a young team but one

with a new look. Out of these eight freshmen, five are forwards and midfielders who were brought in to help with the lack of scoring from last year. The best way to increase scoring is to keep it simple offensively and shoot. “We all need to want to score,” Mallett said. “Once we get into the circle we need to stop playing with the ball and just shoot. If we all attack at once our offense will be a lot more successful.” The Lakers have had some scoring problems in previous years and currently, their defense is just average. Despite outscoring their opponents 22-16, they let in an average of 2.29 goals per game which is fifth in the SUNYAC. The conference is home to some elite defenses as the top four teams are letting in well under two goals per game. Like with any great team, communication is key. “We need to communicate more,” Scheblein said. “We need to use our transitions more [like those] we use in practice. We are hesitating too much and going to the ball too fast, we need to slow it down a little.” The SUNYAC will be a tough conference this year. The College at Brockport is much improved at 6-2, after finishing sixth in the conference last year. SUNY New Paltz entered the season ranked number one in the SUNYAC preseason poll and has looked strong against several nationally-ranked opponents. SUNY Geneseo is dominant defensively, letting in 1.38 goals per game. The Lakers will definitely have their hands full, but Mallet is ready to begin conference play. “I am really excited entering conference play,” Mallet said. “I feel like we have a lot of potential, and as a team, I feel like we really are capable of making it far into SUNYACs.” When you have a young team like this it is not hard to be confident. Junior forward Kathleen Little can sense a difference this season. “This year I’m feeling the most confident,” Little said. “It’s just that there are a lot of girls who want it this year, and sometimes when you want it more than other teams, it shows on the field.”

With the start of the season underway, the Oswego State Lakers have a tough stretch of games ahead of them. The Lakers are approaching a five game road trip to start conference play and are looking to improve their record of 6-8-3 from the 2018 season. “Our main goal is to make it to the conference tournament,” head coach Brian McGrane said. “We want to play until we don’t know what the next day brings.” However McGrane is also aware that the upcoming set of games is not the ideal situation the Lakers were hoping for, as three of their first five opponents reached the SUNYAC playoffs last year. “We understand this is the start of a new season, which can be motivating to the girls,” McGrane said. “We have a tough start considering that we are going against previous playoff contenders, but the girls understand and are motivated by the simple fact that there is a chance to play in the postseason.” That SUNYAC playoff birth is a goal shared by teammates as well. “Going into my final season my main goal for the team is to get into the SUNYAC tournament,” senior Corinna Chambers said. “Hannah [Almy] and I have been and would definitely want to go.” The players are confident and collected going against the defending SUNYAC champions, SUNY Geneseo. With making sure their defense stays tight, and the offense produces, the Lakers are confident in their chances of bringing home a win. With four goals already on the 2019 season, sophomore Liz Myers is excited for the upcoming stretch of games and is ready to take on SUNY Geneseo. Her ability to create offense and finish has proved she is a key component to the Lakers offense. “We have been working on formations, most importantly we are going to have to stay on our toes at all times,” Myers said. “Against a team like Geneseo, there is no time to not be ready, we have to play faster and get shots off quicker.” The Lakers have adjusted their approach for the SUNY Geneseo game and will do so against the other teams they will face. “Each team is different, the defensive play we put up against Geneseo might be different than how we format against Brockport,” Mc-

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Grane said. “They are just as strong.” There is added stress involved by the simple fact that the first five SUNYAC games are played away. Game day routines need to be altered to ensure the players are getting the proper amount of rest. There is a difference between sleeping in your own bed, and waking up in a hotel. The long bus rides can make players tired. Despite this, the Lakers do not plan on letting these obstacles get in their way. “You need to adapt to the different environment,” Myers said. “Whether it’s different turf or even grass you’re playing on.” Connection is a vital key to success within the Lakers. It keeps the players on the same page and help each other. “We need to keep our [strong] work ethic and [high] level of support,” Myers said. “We have to keep our heads up, when one person gives up it tends to lead to a domino effect within the team.” The Lakers are focused on the team’s success. They are aware of the road they have ahead of them but are mostly concerned about each other, and how the team performs as a unit. One aspect of

the team that is of concern is the freshmen and their inexperience, as they have yet to play in a SUNYAC contest. “You just have to be positive in every situation, play your hardest, and do not get intimidated,” senior Corinna Chambers stated in regards to the freshmen who have not yet played a SUNYAC league game. The strong freshman class has been key for the Lakers, even though a big time scorer recruited by the Lakers will not be seeing the turf this season. “Season ending injuries are devastating, we have run into problems with injuries this season,” McGrane said. “A freshman we recruited who is a huge goal scorer tore her ACL prior to coming to campus.” Although the Lakers have been negatively affected by injuries, McGrane is still ready and has created an approach for each team for the upcoming games. “Each team is different,” McGrane said. “Our main goal is to win, and keep the girls motivated if the games don’t go as planned … I expect the girls to be hardworking, passionate, and embrace every adversity and challenge that is thrown their way.”

Will Rogers | The Oswegonian Grace Mueller (16), who has two shots on goal this season, has started every game for the Lakers as one of the four senior defenders.

Shore Report

THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019

SUNYAC Standings

Men’s Soccer

Overall

Buffalo State Oneonta New Paltz Brockport Oswego State Geneseo Cortland Fredonia Plattsburgh Potsdam

7-0-0 7-1-0 6-2-0 5-2-1 5-3-0 4-3-0 4-2-1 3-3-2 2-5-0 2-6-1

Women’s Soccer Geneseo Plattsburgh Brockport Potsdam Oneonta Buffalo State New Paltz Cortland Fredonia Oswego State

Field Hockey

Overall

6-2-0 4-2-0 4-3-1 4-4-0 2-2-3 3-4-1 3-4-1

Volleyball

Fredonia Geneseo Potsdam Oswego State New Paltz Buffalo State Plattsburgh Brockport

0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

W7 W2 W2 T1 W1 L3 T1 W1 L2

0-0-0

Conference 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

0-0-0

BPT: 6-2 (0-0) HOU: 3-6 (0-1)

Streak W2 W1 W2 L2 T2 T1 W2

3-4-0 2-6-0

0-0-0 0-0-0

L1 L1 W1

Conference

Streak

Women’s Soccer

Men’s Soccer

Wednesday, Sept. 18

Saturday, Sept. 21

TEAM: 0 shots Hanna: 9 saves

MIS:

OSW:

Roth: 4 SOG Riordan: 1 goal Myers: 1 assist

OSW:

OSW: SLU:

CAZ:

Herman: 5 kills Van Auken: 8 assists

Haberl: 2 goals Lake: 2 SOG Giacin: 9 saves

OSW:

Fie: 10 kills Corbin: 12 assists Costa: 18 digs

Upcoming Events Men’s Soccer Friday, Sept. 27

3-4

1-0

GEN: 4-3-0 (0-0-0) OSW: 5-3-0 (0-0-0)

7-2 6-2

0-0 0-0

W4 W2

5-3

0-0

3-5 0-8

0-1 0-1

L3 L8

7-7

1-0

6-7

1-0

6-8

1-0

12-5

0-1

5-7

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ONE: 7-1-0 (0-0-0) RIT: 2-5-1 (0-1-0)

Only one match was dropped by the Oswego State women’s tennis team in their match against Utica College on Sunday, Sept. 22. The Lakers won the match, 9-1. The team is now 21-2-1 all-time against the Pioneers, and have won 16 matches in a row against Utica College. Freshman Mattie Wallace came away with her first career collegiate win.

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CLA: 4-2-0 (0-0-0) COR: 7-1-1 (1-0-0)

Oswego State teams matched up with Misericordia University last weekend. The Lakers volleyball team and men’s soccer team both took on the Cougars, coming away with wins. The men’s soccer team came away with a 2-0 win at home, while the volleyball team won 3-1 on the road in the Misericordia Tournament.

Men’s Soccer Senior | Otisville The Lakers midfielder has played in 56 career games for Oswego State and recorded his first career goal last Saturday, Sept. 21. The goal came in the Lakers’ 2-0 home win against Misericordia University and was assisted by Slater Bushen. Van Pelt recorded four assists last season for the Lakers and has recorded four shots this season. Oswego State begins SUNYAC play this Saturday, Sept. 28 against SUNY Geneseo.

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Kills were recorded by Lauren Fie in the Oswego State volleyball team’s 3-0 win over Cazenovia College on Tues, Sept. 24. The senior had a season-high 14 kills in the Lakers’ previous game against Misericordia University. Fie now has 114 kills on the year. She also leads the team with 158 total points this season.

Women’s Soccer Sophomore | Baldwinsville The Baldwinsville native notched her first career goal in the team’s 4-0 win over SUNY Canton last Wednesday, Sept. 18. Madden found the back of the net 10:25 into the game to give the Lakers a 1-0 lead and would hold for the game-winner. The sophomore played a huge role in snapping Oswego State’s five-game losing streak. The Lakers hit the road this weekend for games against SUNY Geneseo and The College at Brockport.

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People were in attendance at the men’s soccer game on Saturday, Sept. 21 against Misericordia University. This was the largest crowd of the season thus far and the largest crowd at Laker Turf Stadium since the 222 person turnout against SUNY Potsdam last season. The Lakers did not disappoint the home crowd, coming away with a 2-0 win.

OPINION

THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019

American Climate strike not a solution to the problem Trump foreign policy No real ideas presented, no real change will be made makes racist falling apart comments Dyllan Lawrence Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com

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Nathan Beers Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com This nation’s foreign policy has fallen weak in the last few decades. Our nation’s adversaries are pushing the limits of American interests, from Iran to Russia and from China to Pakistan. In the past, we have used the economic and military strength of the U.S. to spread democracy and put third-world nations back on their feet, but today it seems like our government is willing to negotiate with nations and people who would want to see our country destroyed. Russia is perhaps the best example: the president’s closeness with Putin, a dictator who rules on rigged elections and fear, is a shining illustration of the government to back down on issues that affect us and our allies. Waning support for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is one of the most troubling signs for our nation. It shares a key similarity with the insanity that thrust anti-vaccination rhetoric into the public eye in that it is a victim of its own success. NATO may have been originally designed to discourage the Soviet Union from pressing further into Europe, but its use on the international playing field cannot be undercut. It has created a major opportunity for nations to work together and create trusting bonds, as well as train nations to better defend themselves from threats like terrorism so that the U.S. does not have to step in and spend its time, effort and in many cases, lives. The U.S. is the cornerstone of the bond between NATO countries and easily the most powerful. When the president claims that it may not be worth it, it weakens the institution that has brought peace to Europe and North America since the end of World War II.

On Sept. 20, the global protest “Climate Strike” took place. It was portrayed as young people taking climate change seriously and calling for action. This is wrong. The protesters were grouped into a crowd with no distinct voice, argument or solution. Their blending into the crowd took away their individuality and made them arrogant and ignorant. In turn, they yelled incomprehensibly and pointlessly about people they did not know and about things they did not understand. The “Climate Strike” was a counterproductive protest. Humans have impacted the climate. While the greenhouse gas effect is essential, it is the magnification of the effect through burning fossil fuels and releasing greenhouse gases that has created the unusually fast rate of warming on Earth. This creates serious problems. The question is how should these problems be fixed? The protesters did not address any real problems or how to fix them. They instead yelled and made signs with catchy phrases. Some signs read “You’ll Die of Old Age, We’ll Die of Climate Change,” “Act Now or Swim Later,” and “System Change, Not Climate Change.” These represent the message from the protest: we are all going to die from global warming because greedy old people, who run society, have destroyed the world. Therefore, us young people are going to transform our systems and make things better. This is an ignorant and arrogant thing to think. First, global warming is not going to end the world and kill everyone. The main consequences of global warming are the increasing rate of animal extinction, the increasing rate and severity of natural disasters, ocean acidification and the rising of sea levels. Rising sea levels are not going to drown us. According to NationalGeograghic.com, many scientists

say it would take 5,000 years to melt all the ice on Earth and the water would only cover the edges of continents. While ocean acidification would hurt marine ecosystems, that is not going to end the world. The increasing rate of animal extinction is bad for biodiversity and should be addressed, but it is not going to kill us all. And while some natural disasters increase in frequency or severity with warmer temperatures, that is still not the end of the world. Global warming is a serious issue, but is not the apocalypse. Second, modern society works and took thousands of years to build, and why it works is not completely understood. Therefore, to think completely shifting society will make everything better is ridiculous and arrogant. Their arrogance is also shown in their contempt for those who disagree with them. They treat anyone who differs in opinion as an old, greedy, climate change denier. This is a result of their group mentality. As they become part of the crowd, their individuality is taken away and they become part of a side. They identify themselves with the good side and anyone who disagrees with the bad side. This makes understanding things easier as you no longer

have to think, you simply follow the herd. Then when you speak, it is not your view, it is the shared view of the crowd. You are a talking piece, spewing what you have been told, and talking about things you do not understand. If someone left the group and talked to someone they disagreed with, they would quickly discover their own ignorance. Then, as an individual, they could assess their own thinking, get educated, do research, transform into something strong and then make real change. There is a technology developed that sucks carbon from the atmosphere and stores it away into rocks, fuel or other materials. This is a real solution. Solutions such as this one come from people acting as individuals, thinking for themselves, assessing their mistakes humbly, doing actual research and making actual change. The “Climate Strike” purports to be taking climate change seriously and to be a call for action. However, it is more of a spectacle of people with funny signs, yelling catchy chants. Their chants are synchronized as they are a part of a group, a group full of ignorance with no distinct voice, that builds itself up as being the good side. The “Climate Strike” is a counterproductive protest.

Ericka Solomon | The Oswegonian The Climate Strike, despite having a lot of participation, did not achieve what they wanted to.

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We can no longer allow Russia and Iran to make moves on the sovereignty of our allies and crucial states. Iran has struck down our drones, seized tankers and fired missiles into Saudi Arabia with nearly zero consequence from the U.S. except the foreign policy equivalent of a “strongly worded letter” meaning nothing and signifying no change. Russia has made attempts, and almost certainly progress, to damage our democratic process in their favor and now Mitch McConnell refuses to let a vote even come on the Senate floor regarding election security. This sort of toxic hyperpartisan nonsense is what got us into this situation in the first place and it is time that the government does something about it. It is necessary to the security of our free state. Or do those words only mean something to Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump when it affects them personally?

Nowadays, adults are not the only ones taking action in politics. Children are taking a stand to fight for what they believe in. For example, student activists from the Parkland shooting took a stand in the March for Our Lives rally against gun violence. These young teens continued to share their message by connecting with other young activists like themselves. March for Our Lives has now marched in over 50 cities and still continues today to advocate for gun control and “to remind the audience that, as they like to say, the young people will win.” Just because someone might be under the age of 18 or might have limited knowledge on politics that does not mean they are not able to take a stand. Besides marches, children also have given speeches in regards to making a change. Greta Thunberg is a Swedish activist who has raised awareness of the risks of climate change. She became aware of this problem when she was only eight years old and began school strikes and giving speeches to spread the information about the problem that we as a planet are facing.

Nicole Hube | The Oswegonian The Climate Strike happened all over the world, including on Oswego State’s own campus.

In one of her speeches, dated Sept. 23, 2019, Thunberg shares how as a child she should not have to be the one striding towards change. She should not have to push so hard to get a response that the government “understands” the problem. She says that more and more young people are going to see how the government is failing us and how it will change our future. Thunberg led a Global Climate Strike last Friday, Sept. 20, all over the world. Our very own Oswego State campus participated by marching from Sheldon Hall to the Marano Campus Center lawn. There were speakers, performances and poetry that also took place.

Young people all over the world are taking action for different problems. Children who are taking a stand should not have to continue to beg and nag the government to make a change. Gun control, climate change, and many other issues are very important and everyone should want to solve these problems and make the world better. For the government, it is about money or staying true to past laws and amendments. They do not seem to listen to all the people across the world advocating for a better tomorrow. Children can and will continue to make a difference until the mission for a better world, in every aspect possible, is achieved.

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Tomas Rodriguez Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com Earlier this week, President Trump made the headlines once more over some racial comments he made during his New Mexico rally for the upcoming 2020 presidential campaign earlier last week, sparking criticism and likely augmenting the divisive line between Hispanics and non-Hispanics. During his New Mexico rally last Monday, Sept. 17, President Trump sparked criticism over some comments he made about CNN commentator and Hispanic Advisory Council member Steve Cortes, likely drawing a line between nationality and ethnicity. The rally took place during Hispanic Heritage Month, with President Trump seeking the support of Hispanics for his 2020 campaign. “He happens to be Hispanic, but I’ve never quite figured it out because he looks more like a WASP than I do,” said President Trump during his rally about Cortes, sparking the criticism and receiving backlash over a never-ending battle with American citizens of Hispanic heritage. The term “WASP” can be interpreted in two different ways. On one hand, it can stand for “White Anglo-Saxon Protestants,” referring to a group composed of white Protestants in the United States, often descending from the British and connected to wealth. On the other hand, it can be interpreted as an offensive denomination for Hispanic Americans because of what some may perceive as facial features similar to those of wasps, a type of insect that traces back to South America. Nonetheless, Trump’s comments targeting Spanish-speaking communities here in the United States date back to way before his 2016 presidential campaign. Under his motto MAGA (Make America Great Again), President Trump has insinuated that anyone who speaks a language other than English is an illegal, causing mass hysteria among Americans of non-Hispanic descent. Further, the situation we now live through in the U.S. impacts me closely on a personal scale. I was born in Madrid, Spain to an American mother and a Spanish father. I have always been able to say that I could step with one foot in Madrid, while the other stretches over the Atlantic to reach the Florida peninsula. As a Hispanic student journalist, personal experiences have included long waits in public spaces such as restaurants, or having received misleading information for the simple fact that someone overheard non-English speech between myself and my family. While this does not have as much of an impact at Oswego State, it does have its effect in what I now call my hometown: Stuart, Florida. This did not happen while living in Spain. People there are respectful of other races and foreign language. In fact, if you spend a day just wandering around the city of Madrid on a weekend, the language you are most unlikely to hear is Spanish. Not long ago, in November of 2018, Jim Acosta, CNN White House correspondent, was stripped from his White House credentials over alleged disputes involving his race and ethnicity. Yet, race and ethnicity should not be an issue when it comes to informing the general public as our Constitution contemplates the freedom of speech as part of the First Amendment. The only outcome I can see to the ongoing situation is a divisive line that widens every passing minute.

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STAFF EDITORIAL Things have never been more complex and people have never had so many things to worry about to make their everyday lives function the way they want. It is important to remember the value of the advancements the world has made and appreciate the fact that the world has become a far more welcoming environment for humans as a result. Think about it. Since the early 1900s, essentially every aspect of “everyday life” has changed, mostly due to the advent of electricity, and in more recent years, the computer. Modern people have to maintain a steady income so they can pay off credit cards, utility bills, answer emails, guard their social media, watch

out for scammers trying to steal personal information and deal with the government in ways that did not exist a century ago. The everyday life of a person 100 years ago relied on far fewer things to make it successful. That is not to say that these advances are in any way negative. The world of 120 years ago was also darker, slower, dirtier and altogether much worse than the world of today. But those advancements require attention and effort from the individual in order to keep working. You cannot keep the lights on without paying the bill, and nowadays it seems that you cannot even pay the power bill without having access to the internet.

The world around us is surrounded by tools and services, and in order to use them to their maximum benefit, they have to be maintained. Your computer should be kept updated, so should your cell phone. Your bills should be paid, on time, and your house should be kept in good repair. There may be a lot of additional little things to worry about in everyday than there used to be, but those little things are the reason the world is so advanced today. Technology, of course, can be helpful and can make tasks like paying your bills or making sure your door is locked easier to manage. Be mindful on how you are using technology in your day to day life.

IN THE OFFICE

Everyone should be invested in politics Protests lead to real change, history repeats itself today

Julia Tilley Asst. News Editor jtilley@oswegonian.com In an era where more and more young people are getting involved politically, many movements have been getting another wind and a surge of support from the younger generations. Many of these movements turn into protests and demonstrations, such as the annual Women’s March, The Stride to SAVE Lives and School Strike for Climate. With more of these protests and marches occurring, there have been more and more criticisms of these movements, calling them a waste of time or ineffective, especially with the rise of young individuals leading the way when it comes to reform. Protests have been leading movements for centuries. They cause attention, which can cause change. Take the women’s suffrage movement. It began in Seneca Falls with a meeting among a small group

of women, including Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, women who would eventually go down in history as some of the most influential and popular suffragettes. Eventually, these ideals spread across the nation, and women began to protest. Some of their protests were in the form of marches, like the 1913 Suffrage Parade, where thousands of women gathered in Washington, D.C. the day before Woodrow Wilson’s inauguration. This singular protest has been credited as the reason behind the revival of the suffrage movement, resulting in women gaining the right to vote seven years later, with the ratification of the 19th Amendment. By causing attention with these protests, more support is gained. Had the women during the suffragette years not continued their work and protests, they may not have garnered and gained the same amount of support, which could mean women would not have gotten the right to vote until decades after, if at all. The current protests occurring are spreading even more quickly than before, due to social media and how rapidly people can share information with each other. Greta Thunberg, one of the most discussed people in the news currently, had her movements and ideas popularized by social media. She had posted photos of her protesting climate

change on Instagram and Twitter back in 2018, and a year later, she is traveling the world, spreading knowledge about climate change and demanding reform, with hundreds of thousands of people supporting her and protesting as well. The more who protest, the more support is gained and the wider spread the issue becomes. They are showing governments who do not want to do anything that they would not stay dormant and silent. They are demanding change, and will find a way to do it no matter the cost. Another huge aspect of these protests is education. By attending these demonstrations, people learn from each other. They share the most effective ways to reach out to senators to make change, they tell people how to register to vote, they tell people how to make their voices heard. With this knowledge shared, changes are made. People are getting more politically involved and educating themselves on how they, an individual, can actually make a difference in something they believe in. So, no, these protests are not a “waste of time.” They are a way to spark change. They are a way to inspire the next generation. They are a way to learn what the next steps are. More than anything, they are a way to show we will not stop until change is made.

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INSIDE

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LAKER REVIEW

FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019

‘The Last of Us Part II’ sets release date for Feb. 21, 2020

Stephen Novak Asst. Laker Review Editor snovak@oswegonian.com

On Sept. 24, Sony hosted their “State of Play” livestream that unveiled many new titles and ports to the console such as “Humanity,” “MediEvil” and “LA Noire VR.” One title quickly stood out among the rest, “The Last of Us Part II,” a sequel to the award-winning action adventure by “Naughty Dog Studios.” The livestream gathered up to 20,000 viewers. “The Last of Us” gripped players with a story about the smuggler Joel (Troy Baker) and his 13-year-old sidekick Ellie (Ashley Johnson), two survivors in a post-apocalyptic world brought together by tragic circumstances. What followed was a heartwarming story that brought the two together in a loving fatherdaughter relationship, culminating in several “Game of the Year” awards. “The Last of Us Part II”

differentiates itself from its predecessor by swapping the focus off of Joel and making 19-year-old Ellie the playable protagonist. Living happily in a cozy settlement outside Wyoming, things seem to go quickly downhill as some unnamed group seem to have a grudge against Ellie. What happened between them is not shown but it is very clearly evoked a violent reaction from her. Throughout the trailer, multiple people mention just how dangerous this group is, to which all she can reply is “I don’t care.” The trailer showcased several new locations. With snowy forgotten towns, broken down buildings crawling with “infected,” and unnerving chalets. Newer Naughty Dog games (“Uncharted 4” and “Uncharted: The Lost Legacy.”) have experimented with more open ended levels that tend to be traversed by car. “The Last of Us Part II” seems to be taking this in stride as we can see her traversing a

Image from PlayStation via YouTube After a seven year wait, fans will see Joel and Ellie finally return in the new game.

snowy forest on horseback and later a drowned city via a small boat. There was also a large amount of enemy variety on display, not only have the infected evolved but so have the human enemies. Employing the use of attack dogs and body armor, the combat seems to have a distinctly scarier feel to it. The trail-

er also often showing Ellie alone, wandering down dark corridors being guided by her flashlight. Interestingly enough, Ellie is seen alone throughout most of the gameplay sections of the trailer. Which is odd when considering that the teamwork between Joel and Ellie was a focal point of the last game. The trailer

ends with the reveal of Joel, now older and quieter, dashing aside fans fears that he might not be even be alive. Despite this loneliness, she seems more than capable, while not measuring up in Joel’s raw strength, Ellie fights dirty. The trailer constantly shows her using her switch blade to pin enemies to walls, taking weapons from them, laying explosive traps and using her various firearms to take out this mysterious force. The animation looks satisfying and reflexive, with Ellie being shown to be capable of dodging enemy attacks and retaliating with a wildly savage fighting style of her own. For those who have missed out on the original title, Sony also announced that the original game “The Last of Us” will be free for any customers with a Playstation + account throughout the month of October. “The Last of Us Part II” releases on Feb. 21, 2020.

NBC’s ‘The Office’ may be getting rebooted, someone stop it Abigail Connolly Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

For millennial America, it really is difficult to imagine a world without “The Office,’’ the NBC hit comedy series that ran from 2005 to 2013. The show was adapted from a U.K. series by the same name, and by the look of it, the show might just make a comeback. After NBC announced its new streaming service “Peacock,” they were quick to announce that discussions of reviving the series were underway. The question is why? If a new streaming service is being offered, there needs to be some sort of original content, otherwise, what is the point? The media today seems so focused on what has worked before, instead of building upon that in order to generate new ideas. Now audiences are just seeing reboots of the same thing. Take Disney for example. Within the past few years we have seen remakes of classics like “Beauty and the Beast,” “Alad-

thing to each other and when they do not match up, we act up. “The Office” ended for a reason, numbers had started to decline after Steve Carrell’s beloved character “Michael Scott” was no longer on the show. It was time for the show to come to a close. People were comparing the later seasons to the earlier ones and the quality simply did not match up. So if and when a new version of “The Office” is available on streaming services, expect people to complain. Fans of the U.K. series did and since society is so good at repeating itself, we can expect to hear those same complaints with the new NBC reboot. While it may seem dramatic to equate society’s inability to Image from The Office via YouTube move on to a reboot sitcom Since wrapping up in 2013, “The Office” was added to Netflix, where it gained an entire new fan base of millennials. series, there is a valid point din,” “The Jungle Book,” “The Lion ing for the same thing that they you find someone who has not to be made. We need to move King,” “Cinderella” and even as saw in the original versions, and seen an episode, especially on a on in order to move forward. far back as 2010’s “Alice in Won- that is something that they can college campus. The show has With numerous new streaming derland,” with other remakes in get by just watching the originals. proven itself as still being relevant services making themselves the works. While this could be a “The Office,” which is currently so as the saying goes “if it’s not available, there needs to be topic for a whole other article, the available on the popular streaming broke, don’t fix it.” Nothing would some new content accompasame concept applies. While peo- service Netflix, has established it- be able to compare to the original, nying it. Yes, we can appreciate the old, but it is time to apple watch timeless classics being self as still relevant, as it is one of regardless of how hard it tried. reimagined, there is a nice dose of the top shows on the site. WatchSociety today likes to complain preciate the new and in order nostalgia, but that is it, a nice dose ers can still find merchandise on about anything and everything. to do that, there actually needs of nostalgia. Audiences are look- stores and it is a rare day when We constantly compare every- to be some new content.

LAKER REVIEW

FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019

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Even Brad Pitt looks bored in ‘Ad Astra’ despite its great visuals

Garrick Groover Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: In space, nobody can hear you scream, because the audience has fallen asleep. “Ad Astra” is the newest film by James Gray (“The Lost City of Z”) and follows Brad Pitt (“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”) as Roy McBride, an astronaut who must venture into deep space to find his lost father (Tommy Lee Jones, “Just Getting Started”) and thwart an experiment that could threaten the future of mankind. Obviously made in the vein of cerebral science fiction movies like “2001: A Space Odyssey,” “Ad Astra” (which is Latin for “To the Stars”) is the furthest concept from thrilling space adventure you can get. Those expecting “Star Wars” or “Alien” will be sorely disappointed. “Ad Astra” is a mature aeronautical journey that will fascinate patient viewers while rendering others in a state of lethargy. If you do plan on watching

the 123 minute film, experiencing it in IMAX is the way to go. On a technical level, “Ad Astra” is a real treat. Ever since 2013s “Gravity,” space movies have become benchmarks for visual effects and Gray’s seventh feature film is no exception. Not only is the cinematography by Hoyte van Hoytema (“Dunkirk”) beautiful, demonstrating the infinite vastness of outer space, but the production design is also superb. As the narrative pushes forward, “Ad Astra” offers an engrossing look into the possible future of space travel and the establishment of lunar bases. While the bases found in the movie are nothing like the gigantic militaristic compounds found in “Avatar,” or the clean and sleek cloning facilities in “Star Wars: Attack of the Clones,” they offer a sense of realism and intimacy with their recognizable restaurant chains and showers for decontamination. Unfortunately, “Ad Astra” has one big Achilles heel; pacing. This film is a slow burn, through and through. There are glimpses of tense action

Image from 20th Century Fox via YouTube In the film, Brad Pitt plays an astronaut searching for his missing father in deep space.

sprinkled throughout the movie to break up the narrative but the film can feel cumbersome to watch at times. Despite this, the slow nature is sometimes needed to demonstrate the reality of space travel. The astronauts are not piloting ships from “Star Trek” but less advanced rocket ships that do not move at warp speed. These moments are wonderful at building atmosphere, demonstrating how lonely outer space can be. However, when we have to spend 10 minutes listening

to monotone government officials spout exposition, these scenes can make audiences fall asleep faster than a gallon of NyQuil. The performances also leave a lot to be desired. Pitt is an exceptionally talented actor and yet his performance in this picture is reserved and flat. It bears resemblance to Ryan Gosling’s performance in last year’s “First Man,” which was also about space travel, but while that performance was wrapped around a real histori-

cal figure, Pitt’s character is entirely fictional. Seeing how Roy McBride has not seen his father in years, Pitt’s performance is understandable, however, if the actor does not seem invested in the movie that he is in, why should the audience? “Ad Astra” boasts a talented cast but other than Pitt and Jones, they all feel underutilized. This cast includes Ruth Negga (“Warcraft”) as a facility director, Donald Sutherland (“American Hangman”) as an old associate of Roy’s father, and Liv Tyler (“Wilding”) as Roy’s wife. Tyler’s role especially feels no more than a cameo while everybody else is as drab and boring as wet napkins. Despite its status as a “slow burn” movie, “Ad Astra” is far from terrible. Those interested in watching it should walk in knowing they are not getting something like “The Martian” or even “Interstellar.” You will leave disappointed if you do. However, if you give the movie time to unfold, you might find worth in its immaculate camera shots and philosophical themes.

‘Hustlers’ proves to be fun warm-up for upcoming Oscar films Ethan Stinson Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: “Hustlers,” a new film from director Lorene Scafraia (“The Meddler”), presents itself as a moderately unique look inside the infamous stripping industry. Instead of solely focusing on the business’ sexual aspects and the objectification of the women who work within it, the film opts to depict the real life struggles many of them face, in addition to the lengths that some will, and have, gone in order to improve their circumstances. With a strong cast of leading ladies and a shockingly true story to frame itself around, it seemed as if the film should be a homerun. Through its stylish visuals, timely story and a powerhouse performance by Jennifer Lopez (“Second Act”), the film showed that it certainly possessed the potential to be a powerful, unique adaptation of its sub-

ject matter. Ultimately it passed as a low-stakes summary of an event which possessed quite the opposite qualities. “Hustlers” tells the true story of a group of New York City strippers who use their profession as a way to steal money from their Wall Street clients. Throughout the film, the viewer is given the opportunity to empathize with workers in the stripping industry by witnessing the issues that they face both in and out of the workplace, such as financial burdens and mistreatment from their clientele. The character of Dorothy “Destiny” (Constance Wu, “Crazy Rich Asians”), humanizes strippers further as the viewer experiences her life of attempting to support her young child and grandmother, thereby rationalizing her choice to enter the industry. In the role of seasoned dancer Ramona, Jennifer Lopez shines in perhaps her career-defining performance, as she displays her ability to play an empowered, albeit self-centered individual. The same may be said for the rest of

Image from Movieclips Trailers via YouTube While entertaining, “Hustlers” merely scratches the surface of the crime the characters get involved in as the story progresses.

the ensemble cast which includes the likes of Keke Palmer (“Ice Age: Collision Course) and Lili Reinhart (“Riverdale”), who both display similar qualities in their respective roles, thus allowing for a convincing depiction of the hardships which they face throughout. Contrary to the actresses’ performances, the story overall left little for them to fully display their talents in, for it merely skimmed over the plentiful amount of sub-

stance it had to utilize. More specifically, the film seemed to only summarize the events surrounding the women’s schemes rather than going in depth with the more risky or suspenseful moments until closer to the end. Because of this, the film lacked the highstakes and danger which seemed to be promised by its trailers and promotions, thus rendering it as somewhat of a disappointment. However, the film did hold up on

its end of the bargain by producing a story filled with strong female characters who can hold up on their own, in addition to being able to concoct such a convoluted, yet surprisingly clever plan in order to better themselves. As such, it can be said that “Hustlers” is not necessarily a total victory, but it proves itself enough to stand as at least an entertaining warm-up for the more anticipated films which will soon follow it this Fall.

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FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019

Bill Burr not afraid of pissing people off in new stand-up

Brandon Fallat Laker Review Editor bfallat@oswegonian.com

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In a world that increasingly holds its comedians to higher standards than its elected officials, one man has the courage to make fun of everything and everyone while somehow not stirring up controversy. That man is Bill Burr. For audiences who may not be familiar with his work, Burr is essentially a modern-day George Carlin. His entire onstage character is that of a frustrated, shorttempered, middle-class white guy who will gladly rant and rave to anyone who will listen. It is precisely this stress-ball brand of comedy that makes him one of the most hilarious and beloved contemporary comedians still working today, despite the cancel culture epidemic that has regulated comedians harsher than Wall Street crooks. In his new stand-up special “Paper Tiger,” Burr goes after everything. What does everything mean

exactly? Well, anything a 50-yearold, straight, white male would have to complain about in 2019. So needless to say, it is a jam-packed special. With topics ranging from the #MeToo movement to robot sex dolls, all the way to killing his family in a car accident. Burr truly feels like he is just venting out a lifetime’s worth of fury with every high-pitched scream or bombastic F-bomb dropped. However, apart from being a topical roast of what is trending today, Burr uses the special as a way of explaining his own shortcomings as a man. This is shown through the

special’s main running gag, where Burr hilariously does an impression of his wife asking him, “where does all this anger come from?” He then goes on to angrily tell the story of either a childhood event that scarred him or the emotional gut punch of having to sell his dog, all done through comedy. This throughline makes the special feel like a complete piece of art as audiences recognize Burr has a problem, but love him anyway because he turned this problem into art that everyone can relate to, showing he is not alone with his anger. Burr’s entire style is to start

Image via Netflix via YouTube The only thing Bill Burr would hate more than being himself is being near you.

off with the thing that will get him in the most trouble first, hold for the expected gasps from the audience and proceed to justify whatever he said. By taking this direct approach. Burr is instantly more intriguing, as he is not starting small and slowly building up enough confidence to say something that will cause heads to spin like 99% of comedians out there today do. Burr knows what he is saying sounds crazy to the average listener, so he uses that to his advantage and by the end of each bit, has the entire crowd belly-laughing and agreeing with him. He has used this shock-and-explain method ever since his early days on Comedy Central and in “Paper Tiger” he uses it to explain “what’s funny about sexual assault.” Now, the reason that shocking statement has not stirred up controversy like one would think it would in 2019, given the recent uproar following Dave Chappelle’s special “Sticks and Stones,” is because of the way Burr tells the joke. He does so in good fun,

without malice and people of all walks of life can appreciate and latch onto that. Granted, Burr is an acquired taste, as his style of comedy is more suited towards blue collar, libertarian, short-tempered men. Many of the comedians’ greatest bits revolve around the way he and other men view women on a day-to-day basis. However, he makes a point not to exclude women from the bit, but to explain to them just why men are so dumb, childish, selfish, evil and oddly enough, charming. Burr knows he cannot speak for women and does not try to, he simply speaks to them, for men. Overall, “Paper Tiger” proved that despite a changing culture, Burr has yet to. As his crazed sense of humor is just as fresh now as it was in some of his all-time great specials such as “Let it Go” and “I’m Sorry You Feel That Way.” Burr delivers his comedy without an ounce of malice or mercy, and that is what makes him so entertaining to watch.

‘Undone’ combines time travel with surreal visual effects Lucas Fernandez Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Rating: Who does not love a good time-travel story? Well, calling “Undone” a time-travel story may be oversimplifying it a bit. After all, it was co-created by Raphael Waksberg (“Bojack Horseman”), so viewers can be assured that the issue will be treated with finesse and originality. The eight-episode miniseries, streaming on Amazon Prime, the conglomerate which will consume us all one day, chronicles the life of one Alma Winograd-Diaz (Rosa Salazar, “Alita: Battle Angel”) after a car accident leaves her with the seeming ability to manipulate time and her quest to use said ability in search of the person who killed her father. The entire show is presented using rotoscope ani-

mation, animation drawn over real video footage, giving a hyper-realistic and eerie feel, and it fully takes advantage of its medium. The characters are lively, the backgrounds are beautifully painted and the animation is used to create surreal perceptions and environments which make the entire show a visual treat. This, coupled with the show’s habit of jumping between moments and timelines, creates a dreamlike experience perfect for boggling the senses. The characters are likeable and become more realistic as the show progresses. Their flaws are explored through the eyes of the main character, who herself is incredibly flawed. Special notice goes to the character of her mother, Camila Diaz (Constance Marie, “George Lopez”), who may be one of the most sympathetic portrayals of a traditionalist parent onscreen at

the moment, tied with the mom from “The Farewell.” The show does lean toward the philosophical, though it pokes fun at Alma for her overly-nihilistic worldview by deconstructing the ideas of what is normal and what is absurd. It also tackles concepts like mental illness, covert racism, quantum physics, recontextualization of one’s memories, grief and the barrier between reality and fantasy. The series weaves an intelligent web of symbols

and images that tell a layered story. It is also quite a charismatic and even funny show thanks to the genuine character interactions. There are a few clunky bits, however and these are important because some viewers may genuinely take issue. The first is just a matter of exposition, there are times when the dialogue reveals too much too soon that could have been shown rather than told and sometimes it can be a bit on the

nose, this is more of a problem in earlier episodes. The second and more serious issue is how the show addresses what some might consider sexual and/or emotional abuse. Viewers may find themselves split on the portrayal, but the show does not shy away from discussing it. In all, do not be put off by its philosophical bend, give this strange short series a watch and get pulled in by its mystery and the layers of subtext enriching its story.

Image from Amazon Prime Video via YouTube Alma Winograd-Diaz (Rosa Salazar) in rotoscoped animation, first normally filmed then animated to give the show its unique look.

LAKER REVIEW

FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019

Breaking down Spotify's 'New Music Friday' playlist: Sept. 20

Image from Lauv via YouTube After breaking out in 2017 with his hit single "I Like Me Better," songwriter Lauv is back with his new song "Feelings."

Tomas Rodriguez Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com Last Friday, Sept. 20, Spotify updated its weekly "New Music Friday" playlist. This week’s edition includes another new 98 musical releases, featuring new hits from artists such as Lauv, Maroon 5, blink-182, Hailee Steinfeld, Alicia Keys, Liam Payne and Bebe Rexha. Maroon 5 is back on the road with their new single

“Memories,” ending their hiatus since releasing the smash-hit “Girls Like You” with rapper Cardi B back in 2018. The theme of the song is about losing someone or something. “This song is for anyone who has ever experienced loss. In other words, this song is for all of us,” tweeted lead vocalist Adam Levine. Lauv, the Los Angelesbased singer-songwriter and producer who peaked the charts back in 2017 with

his hit single “I Like Me Better,” also dropped a new track titled “Feelings,” which currently serves as a stand-alone. The song was written by Lauv himself after he fell in love with a girl who did not have the same sentiments towards the singer. Solo female artist Hailee Steinfeld released a new single last week, too. “Afterlife” will serve as part of the official soundtrack for the upcoming Apple TV series

“Dickinson,” which will also see Steinfeld as the infamous poet Emily Dickinson. When it comes to girl power this week, Steinfeld is not alone. American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha is also back on the airwaves with her new track “You Can’t Stop The Girl.” During an interview with MTV, Rexha said that the song, which serves as an ode to strong women, recognizes such “angels” are subject to painstaking attacks from others who want to “pull their wings off.” Swede Tove Lo also released a new single along with her fourth studio album “Sunshine Kitty.” “Sweettalk My Heart,” the second single extracted from the studio album, is preceded by “Glad He’s Gone,” released back in May of this year. If what your heart desires is some punk music and guitars, then you have that assured this week as well because blink-182 is back with both a new album and a lead single to go with it. “Pin the Grenade,” will get

audiences dancing with its catchy chorus along with its power pop-punk blend. The song pertains to their new studio album “NINE,” also released last Friday, which serves as their ninth studio album. Also along the lines of indie pop, Los Angelesbased Fitz And The Tantrums are back on the grind ending their three-year hiatus with a new song “OCD,” now under Elektra records. The lead single will serve as part of the band’s fourth studio album, “All The Feels.” If none of the aforementioned music styles match listeners likes, there are plenty of choices this week in both rap and hip-hop music, with new tracks from artists such as G-Eazy and his new song “Too Loud.” Nonetheless, whether audiences are into electronic music or not, Norwegian DJ and record producer Cashmere Cat dropped a new tune called “WATERGIRL,” recycling the chorus from Christina Aguilera’s 1999 hit “What A Girl Wants.”

'Dead by Daylight' adds Steve, Nancy of 'Stranger Things' meathook until the spider-god comes down to whisk the unlucky soul away. Entertaining in its own right but “Dead By Daylight” has taken “Dead by Daylight” has found inspiration from other multia lot of success in its recent player games by adding a new slew of crossover content. The “chapter” every three months. asymmetric horror multiplayer Previous chapters have usually game has already enjoyed its included a new map, one new recent additions of Ash Wilplayable survivor and a new killliams (“Ash vs Evil Dead”) and er. This newest chapter has alGhost Face (“Scream”), to the ready stood itself out by adding hint of a future chapter on Stetwo survivor characters from phen King’s “IT.” But the develthe hit show Steve Harrington and Nancy Wheeler, alongside the new Killer “The Demogorgon” and the underground laboratory in Hawkins as a new map. The new survivor characters each come with three passive “perks,” which can be later equipped onto other survivors after enough time. Steve’s abilities focus on his desire to help others at the risk of himself. He can rescue people from the aforementioned meathooks but Image from Dead by Daylight via YouTube at the consequence of revealing With Steve and Nancy as new characters, they are sure to be fighting demogorgons. himself to The Killer, alongside

Stephen Novak Asst. Laker Review Editor snovak@oswegonian.com

opers over at Behaviour Studios have grabbed something that most people did not suspect, a crossover with the Netflix hit show, “Stranger Things.” For the uninitiated, “Dead by Daylight” works like this. There are four survivors in every game and there is one killer. Survivors escape by powering generators on the map and running out of the gate and killers have to stop them by beating them into submission and hanging them on a

his increased resilience and ability to regenerate his health after being saved himself. Nancy is more geared towards gathering information while allowing herself time to recuperate. Whenever Nancy is fixing a generator, her friends will be given her location allowing for easier teamwork. She can also see the tracks that she leaves in the environment, allowing her to stay one step ahead of anyone trying to hunt her down. Finally, under the right conditions, she can hide in a locker to heal herself after being attacked. Each new killer is characterized by the fact that each one is given its own unique ability alongside the passive ones. The Demogorgon is no different, players can use his power “Of The Abyss” to leave portals to the Upside Down, once two of them have been placed, the creature can burrow into the ground and quickly transport between the two. This allows

it to have a terrifying presence on the map as survivors would not be able to tell where he is at any given time. This can be countered by survivor players by sealing these portals but this both takes time and leaves them vulnerable. The Demogorgon also has a secondary “shred” attack that allows it to leap at targets. While unwieldy at first, learning the ropes will make players unpredictable and terrifying. With all of this in mind, the “Stranger Things” identity seems paramount in this crossover. There is a boatload of minor details that really sell the atmosphere, from the synthesizer 80s music survivors hear as the creature gets closer, to the loud vicious roar that can be heard in the distance, to the fact that players can put Steve in his beloved “Scoops Ahoy!” outfit, this is an update that will be sure to please “Dead By Daylight” and “Stranger Things” fans alike.

FRIDAY, Sept. 27, 2019

Stephen’s Spiteful Sentiments

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I Hate “Life Itself”

That is both accurate and inaccurate. “Oh, that movie? You’ll be in there by yourself,” the usher told me. How does that happen? This was opening weekend. You do not need me to tell you that this movie is bad. The fact that this section had the word “spiteful” in the title should have really been enough. “Life Itself” has some of the most pretentious, obnoxious and outright stupid writing I have ever heard in my life. It is a film about a man sitting in therapy. Talking about how his wife and child are dead, except not really. And at first it seems quirky, even a little funny. Oscar Isaac can breathe life into just about anything, which is great because about 30 minutes in, Dan Fogleman hits him with a bus, not kidding. Fogleman then decides to cut to an unrelated story on the other side of globe. As if being whisked to Spain will somehow “wow” audiences into caring. Nice try, trash is trash no matter what language you filter it through. What about all that pretentious garbage I was complaining about? Well the writers seem to have slowly become the uninspiring suburban dad, texting you fleeting advice he found in his fortune cookie. One moment in particular was enough to get me cough up cheap theater soda and blood. One character begins bragging about her senior thesis on character tropes, particularly that of the “unreliable narrator.” To which she grasps Isaac’s face lovingly and goes “That’s when I realized, life itself is the most unreliable narrator!” And trust me when I say the people behind the moon landing were not as pleased with themselves as these two croaking toads were. On the brightside, I was able to “boo” the movie as loud as I wanted. That is something I think everyone should be allowed to experience.

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Sky is Gone

by Lucas Fernandez

Janna left the house about an hour ago, based on the pressure gauge at the end of her oxygen pump. She wondered what her footsteps must sound like out here, on the frozen ground. She thought it would sound musical, stepping over and over, boot over boot. But the old, broken helmet made her deaf. The nighttime was bearable, thanks to the moon. Though she hated how it stared at her wherever she walked. But the pale light hopped around on the thousands of nascent ice crystals that coated most of the surfaces around her, and she had to admit it was enthralling. The infinity of old, broken buildings and streets looked like the inside of a snow globe that no one had shaken for a million years. Whatever she was looking for, she figured she ought to find it before the deep freeze set in. She marched on, the silent crunching of ice unsatisfying beneath her step. Janna remembered what her grandfather had said. The outside was created by God to test us, to tempt us. The things that transpired there were his signs. Only a few of us understood that. She came to a hollow-looking edifice with a wall partially missing and made her way inside, careful not to snag her suit on any sharp edges. There were a myriad of half-good goods strewn about. Aluminum packages of bis-

cuits, cans of vitamin soup and water capsules. Most of the goods were punctured, but a few were salvageable. She gathered them up in her suit pack and sealed them away. When they defrosted, they would be enough for tomorrow at least. Just enough for tomorrow. She started on her way back. In the emptiness of the helmet, she recalled the storms and those terrible things that lived in the sky. Her grandfather had always told her that God had sent them. But they were gone now. A familiar fog began to slither over the ground. Soon it would be too thick to see in, and the wispy tendrils would flash freeze whatever they touched. Janna remembered one night, when she looked outside. She thought it must be magic, the way the ice bloomed out of thin air onto everything that stood outside, the winds shattering anything that became too fragile. Janna is back at her house now, sleeping in the confines of a tenuous oxygen supply and leaden walls. She’ll go out again tomorrow, but for now she’ll dream of what she always dreams of. Of the hideous things that put holes in the clouds. Of birthdays spent away from the world. Of the silence after it all and of her grandfather, standing outside under the moon, his suit sitting in the house. Everyone in the family said no one had seen it. But Janna had. “The sky is gone,” said her grandfather. And he walked outside. And Janna missed him. And Janna thought of tomorrow.

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