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Tyler Hall reopens to students

Fine arts building reveals renovations and welcomes students for first time since 2014

Oswego State celebrates most diverse class ever Tara O’Donovan Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com

Criselda Mapoy | The Oswegonian Tyler Hall has finished its first renovation phase and will move on to phase II, which is projected to be completed in 2020. The total cost of the updates will be $27 million, some of which was contributed by a state capital appropriation.

JoAnn DeLauter Editor-in-Chief jdelauter@oswegonian.com Tyler Hall has reopened its doors after three years of renovations, but construction continues as the fine arts building is the first in Oswego State history to continue phase II of the project without vacancy. “I think there is a lot more potential in this building for people to come and en-

joy it,” Associate Vice President of Facilities Services Mitch Fields said. The completed $22.2 million phase includes a lobby lounge area, a few finished classrooms, a new art gallery with movable walls, the Waterman Theatre with handicap accessibility, up-to-date bathrooms and, as of Sept. 15, an instrumental rehearsal room with built-in acoustics and a recording studio. With the help of a state capital appropriation of $18 million last spring, the proj-

ect was extended to include the construction plans of phase II. With the hopes of re-opening the building last January, Fields admitted to being behind schedule for phase I, but now they are about 18 months ahead of schedule for phase II, which would have held the project off until about 2022. According to Fields, the projected date for the fully completed project is 2020, at a total cost of $27 million.

The reason facilities decided to open now, even though the building wasn’t completed, is because if they waited, current students would not be able to benefit from any renovations. “It is a better strategy to implement and move forward as much as we can with the money we have and the year we have it so that our students actually get

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The SUNY system recognizes diversity as a major stepping stone to academic excellence. The fall of 2016 marks the most diverse incoming student population Oswego State has ever seen since joining the State University of New York system in 1948. “I am from Portville, New York, and just about everyone in my school and town is white,” freshman Taylor Edwards said. “When I came to Oswego I was not expecting to see so many people of different ethnicities and cultures, I was surprised.” Oswego State’s class profile from 2011 to 2015 reveals that the Caucasian percentage of undergraduate students has decreased from 82.9 percent to 75.2 percent. “Bay Shore is one of the most welcoming and diverse towns on Long Island,” freshman Erika Dollmann, said. “When I decided on Oswego, I honestly thought it was going to be a majority white population since it’s so far upstate for me, but as I walk around campus I am noticing people from different cultural backgrounds or countries. It feels like Bay Shore in a way.” From 2011 to 2015 the percentage of black students rose from 4.7 percent to 7.2 percent, the Hispanic percentage rose from 6.4 percent to 10.3 percent; the Asian/Pacific Islander percentage from 1.9 percent to 2.9 percent. However, the American Indian percentage decreased from 0.3 percent to 0.1 percent in 2015, according to Oswego State class profiles.

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Oswego State Student Association elects temporary vice president Dalton Flint SA senators anticipate upcoming meeting to officially choose new executive branch officer for the fall semester Lydia Goerner News Editor lgoerner@oswegonian.com

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Oswego State’s Student Association is about to elect their third vice president in three semesters. This summer former vice president Shelby Gallaro was replaced with an interim vice president, Dalton Flint. Flint is a sophomore who served last year as a senator, the chair of the election sub-committee and a member of the intercollegiate athletic board. This summer SA President Emily Nassir appointed Flint as interim vice president. “This is more like a temporary fix,” Nassir said. The senate will vote on Sept. 13 on whether Flint should continue serving as vice president. Gallaro was elected as vice president in

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March 2016. She will no longer hold the office due to “personal reasons,” Nassir said. Gallaro declined to comment. Typically, when there is a vacancy in an SA office, the senate would elect someone, Nassir said. According to the SA Constitution, when there is a vacancy in the senate, “it shall immediately be filled by the Executive Authorities of the population affected, through a special election.” The constitution also states that a president pro tempore should serve in the absence of the vice president. Nassir said Flint’s election was an exceptional case. “The problem is that the senate is active by academic year, so there was no active senate in the summer,” Nassir said. Nassir said she chose Flint because he is

“very passionate and it’s just very obvious that he’s someone who wants to grow in the organization and do a lot for the organization.” Flint said he was “very honored and surprised” to be asked to serve as the vice president. “I felt like as a sophomore, it’s such a big deal,” Flint said. He felt “duty-bound” to accept when Nassir asked him to consider taking the position. Currently, many seniors serve in SA positions, which Nassir wanted to change with Flint. “I really want to start focusing on building the foundation so that it can keep going successfully,” Nassir said. “I thought Dalton [Flint] was the perfect person to start bringing in to see how things work so that there’s someone who knows how this all works for

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when we’re gone.” The vice president of SA acts as the president of the senate. They run weekly meetings, recruit and train senators, make an agenda for SA meetings, lead the meetings and assist with projects of the executive branch of SA. Flint said he does not think the frequent change in SA vice presidents is something to worry about. “Things happen and it’s a case-by-case basis,” Flint said. “Usually the overall theme is either something gets in the way or people realize it’s not for them and they don’t want to slow the organization down…I don’t think it’s a concern because we’ve been able to move forward so far and everything’s been able to go very smoothly.” Flint said he hopes to be elected as the next official vice president on Tuesday.

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Jack Dickinson, 26, was arrested on Aug. 14 at 10:52 p.m. for causing a disturbance by yelling obscenities. As the defendant was being taken into custody, he was found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana.

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Krista Parkhurst, 28, was arrested on Aug. 15 at 7:29 p.m. for petit larceny after stealing $78.82 worth of merchandise from Walmart. Thersia Torres, 23, was arrested on Aug. 15 at 11:12 p.m. for unlawful dealings with a child after she provided a minor with alcohol on July 14.

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Michael Chorley, 36, was arrested on Aug. 17 at 9:26 a.m. for petit larceny after stealing a box of Equate AntiDiarrheal, worth $3.92, from Walmart. He was released on an appearance ticket to Oswego City Court. Joshua Scheirer, 20, was arrested on Aug. 17 at 4:32 p.m. for criminal contempt in the second degree for communicating with the protected party of an order of protection. Aaron Johnson, 27, was arrested on Aug. 17 at 7:16 p.m. for criminal contempt in the second degree after violating an order of protection. Jordan Alvarado, 19, was arrested on Aug. 18 at 10:10 a.m. on a court summons issued through Oswego City Court for endangering the welfare of a child.

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“I think it is a good thing that this is the most diverse year ever at Oswego, but I still feel that there is more to be done.”

-Kyle Beck, Oswego State student

Gym facility renovations a welcome improvement Glimmerglass facilities improved based on student feedback Jonathan Klein-Hall Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com Glimmerglass Gym is welcoming students to the fall 2016 semester with several major changes to their facilities. Over the summer break, the gym on the west side of campus was updated to include a new ceiling, new lighting, paint and floor panels as well as updated locker room and office areas. The goal of the update was to provide a more aesthetically pleasing foundation to welcome students. This new appearance was ushered in with the assistance of The Residence Life and Housing department, as well as continuous student feedback. “The project was mainly a facelift to improve the look and functionality of Glimmerglass, one of our biggest limitations was completing the neces-

sary changes in a relatively short three month time frame,” said Brian Wallace, the fitness center ’s manager. Although the project was under development for quite some time, the feedback from students that use the gym helped accelerate the process. Many students found that their persistent comments were heard and the newly remodeled locker room is clear evidence of that. Various past complaints about locker room accessibility were heard and many students were pleased to see the overhaul of old lockers. “I really enjoyed the new improvements that have been made to the locker area,” sophomore Jacob Small said. “The locker doors were falling off their hinges before and that made for an extremely unpleasant aesthetic. I come to work out here a lot and it’s nice to see that they are fixing the area up.” Oscar Quinteros, a sophomore

also thought the renovations improved the environment. “It feels a little more welcoming to be honest and I think the new paint and lighting are amazing additions to Glimmerglass,” Quinteros said. The update to Glimmerglass has students like Quinteros wondering if Cooper gym will also be upgraded. According to Brian Wallace there are currently no plans in motion to renovate the Cooper workout facilities, but management is still working on the logistics for further upgrades. “We are always looking for ways to improve the experience for the members of our facilities,” Wallace said. “We are beginning to look at ways to improve the current Cybex room in terms of aesthetics and functionality.” Students are encouraged to leave their comments, questions and concerns about the fitness centers at the front desk of the facilities.

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Art Exhibit: “New Works and Reinventions,” Friday at 10 a.m. on 186 W. First St.

Open Skate, Friday at 12 p.m. in Marano Campus Center Arena.

Concert: Central Winds, Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall.

Cross Country, Oswego State Invitational, Saturday, 11 a.m. at Hidden Fields

Open Skate, Sunday at 6 p.m. in Marano Campus Center Arena.

Planetarium show, Sunday at 7 p.m., Shineman Center, Room 223

Open Skate, Monday at 12 p.m. in Marano Campus Center Arena.

Alexandria Donato | The Oswegonian Students’ frequent comments were heard in the upgrade process. Further upgrades to campus gyms are being considered, including possible renovations to Cooper Gym.

Writer’s talk: Jeff Gardiner, Monday at 3 p.m. in Marano Campus Center Auditorium, Room 132.

Women’s Soccer vs. Alfred, Tuesday at 7p.m. at Laker Soccer Field.

Women’s Volleyball vs. St. John Fisher, Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Max Ziel Gymnasium

Constitution Day Lecture, Wednesday in at 7 p.m., Marano Campus Center Auditorium, Room 132

Alexandria Donato | The Oswegonian Glimmerglass Gym, west campus’ gym, underwent several upgrades over the summer after students gave feedback and requested improved locker rooms, among other suggestions.

OZSpeaks: #BlackLivesMatter, Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Marano Campus Center Auditorium, Room 132.

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New sculptures on Oswego State campus highlight artists, meaningful topics Oswego Sculpture Initiative replaces sculptures for first time in 2 years, provides abstract art for passing students Alexander Plate Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com Walking between Penfield Library and the Marano Campus Center, students may notice a cluster of sculptures standing in the grass, lit at night by the surrounding lamps. These sculptures are part of the Oswego Sculpture Initiative, a rotating exhibit of sculptures from around the country, offered by artists for a period of two years. The current sculptures are the bulk of the second rotation of the initiative. The first round ended over the summer after

two years on campus. The initiative is a direct response to the closing of Tyler Hall and the displacement of the Tyler Art Gallery during the renovation of the hall, which was re-opened to students this semester. The Oswego Sculpture Initiative reaches out to artists by word of mouth, through artist communities all over the country. When an artist is interested, he or she contacts the initiatives managing team, and their work is reviewed by a board representing every department of the college. Once the artists’ work has been accepted, the work is delivered to Oswego State and placed in between Penfield Library and Marano Campus Center.

The sculptures on campus currently represent the work of six artists from as close as Rochester and as far away as North Carolina. They represent a multitude of meanings and backgrounds. According to an Oswego County Today article, the sculpture of two steel beams with a circular aspect in between their highest ends, titled “Industrial Nation” by its creator, miChelle Vara of Wilson, New York, focuses on the United States and its reaction to the tragedy of 9/11. The tilted beam represents the rise of human emotion and caring, while the vertical beam represents the strength of the nation in the face of tragedy. Not all the sculptures represent such a

concrete idea, however. Frederick Douglass Schatz of Potsdam, whose sculpture is displayed, said “The piece on your campus is inspired by my studies in geology… In that way, ‘Prince’ single marks shows the points you see above ground, but implies there is more to it when you start to really look at it.” ‘Under the Wave’ by Kevin Dartt of Rochester is meant to represent the danger that human society faces when the refuse of our society mixes with the natural world. The wave is meant to impose a sense of fear and anxiety in response to the damage society has done to nature. Once the two-year rotation period is up, it’s time for a new set of sculptures to dot the campus and the artists typically collect their

work from the campus. Not all artists retrieve their pieces, though. “Most often the sculptors come to retrieve [the pieces], although Edward Kelley donated his 2014-2016 piece ‘Belfry’ to the school so that [it] will soon be installed permanently near the south entrance to Shineman,” said Michael Flanagan, director of the Tyler Art Gallery and director of the Oswego Sculpture Initiative. Flanagan said the piece to take the location that “Belfry” is currently located in will be Duncan Chase’s ‘Prince.’ The current lineup of sculptures on campus will remain until summer 2018, when they will be replaced with the next lineup for the initiative.

Taylor Woods | The Oswegonian Artists from across the United States can contact the Oswego Sculpture Initiative to have their work reviewed to be displayed on campus for a two-year period.

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“Divine Wind II” by Jim Gallucci of Greensboro, North Carolina, is made with stainless steel tubing and stands in the middle of campus, along with five other new pieces.

“Industrial Nation” was created by artist miChelle Vara of Wilson, New York as a reaction to the tragedy of 9/11.

New York State’s minimum wage increase impacts campus student workers

Employees on campus face changes as they adjust to $9.75 wage, rising costs in Auxiliary Service commodities Mara Engelmann Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com The rise in minimum wage in New York has caused several changes for students working on the Oswego State campus. The wages are said to rise to $15 an hour by 2022, increasing slowly each year until then. This can benefit students wanting to make more money at on-campus jobs, but it may come at a price. On December 31, 2015, minimum wage rose to its current rate of $9.75. It will increase another dollar at the end of 2016. Sophomore Carmellie Gorres, who works at Lake Effect Café, is excited about the pay increase because she said it means more spending money in her pockets. “There are pros and cons,” Gorres said. “It’s nice to get a bigger paycheck, but at the same time I will have to pay more for my coffee.” For students who are struggling to pay their bills while continuing have some spending money on the side, this pay increase will help them out financially. Junior Kirstin Swartz who works at Pathfinder Dining Hall, said she believes that college students need to make more money with all of the costs they have of living on campus or even off campus. The extra money will help them out with

a large portion of the bills they have, Swartz said. “It [will] motivate students to work at the dining halls and get not just more money, but more experience,” Swartz said. “It also will make more students eligible for school scholarships from the dining hall.” After working in the dining hall for more than six months, Gore said opportunities open up for scholarships that other students can’t apply for. Many students believe that with the pay increase, working at the dinning halls will be more worth their time. Michael Flaherty of Auxiliary Services said that since students will be making more money at places run by Auxiliary Services, food prices have been raised. Places on campus like the Lake Effect Café had to raise their prices to make up for the pay increase. For example, a small coffee that previously cost $1.39 will now be $1.54. “Over the next five years, we will be making every effort to look for ways to save money, but the reality is, as our customers are seeing in fast food outlets and restaurants in New York State, prices will increase,” Flaherty said. This not only affects the price of coffee, but it could change the cost of meal plans. The prices for returning students remain the same but for new students the plan costs around $100 more per semester.

Jim McGregor | The Oswegonian Students employed in Pathfinder, Cooper, Littlepage and Lakeside dining halls are among the workers who experienced an increase in hourly wages this year.

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Campus counseling center supplies new ways to improve mental health Robert Lee Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com Oswego State’s Counseling Services Center is one of the many resources available to students in need of assistance. The counseling center has made many changes this semester to benefit students’ mental health. The center has ongoing support groups for sexual assault, members of the LGBTQ community and Embracing U, an experimental group for women of color. There is also Connect, a social support group for students who are struggling to build relationships and Project O-S YOU, which aims to provide opportunities to discover the powerful “inner you” that will enhance self-confidence. The center is also looking to add grief and anxiety group counseling. Katherine Wolfe-Lyga, a licensed mental health counselor and the director of the Counseling Services Center, said group counseling “helps bridge a resource challenge” due to having only a handful of counselors for a very large student body. According to Wolfe-Lyga, there are many benefits to group counseling such as the benefit of shared experience, building a support network and “being validated by other people who share an element of your experience is more powerful than you are going to get from individual counseling.” The counseling center also wants to offer more community education outreach opportunities to teach students new coping skills and introduce them to new resources. The college has been invested in finding more places for students to deal with their experiences. The center also offers the Let’s Talk consultation program, students

have the opportunity to talk to a counselor and learn what we offer maybe talk about why they are there, if their issue is appropriate to be addressed through counseling or through some other means without having to feel like they are making a commitment to counseling. This program is not new to the school, though Wolfe-Lyga said the program is widely utilized. This is a positive because according to The Jed Foundation, only 20 percent of college

Being validated by other people who share an element of your experience is more powerful than you are going to get from individual counseling. -Katherine Wolfe-Lyga, Counseling Center director

students say they would seek help at their counseling center. The center is assessing why students are using Let’s Talk. After completing a meeting, students can fill out a brief assessment on why they chose to use Let’s Talk. The only information they need to give is why they wanted to go. The center is hoping they can take the info from the assessments in order to provide more programs that meet the need of students. The school is also implementing The NCAA’s Mental Health Best Practices which offer recommendations for member schools of all resource levels to implement in partnership with campus stakeholders in order to support

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The Counseling Services Center, connected to the Mary Walker Health Center, has added new programs over the summer, including group counseling and an increase in education.

student-athlete mental health and wellbeing. During the fall semester the counseling center will also have extended hours on Mondays and Tuesdays for appointments. On these days the center will be open until 6 p.m. The center will also have counselors assigned to residence halls. For after-

hours emergencies there is ‘Protocall,’ allowing students to call the center and be connected to a live counselor. Another service offered is Counseling Center Peer Educators (P2P) who are Oswego State students who engage, empower and promote educational campus environments connected

to psychological health and wellness. The “Brush Your Brain” video series, put out by the Counseling Services Center P2Ps highlights a variety of mental health topics and provides tips and tools, including subjects on coping with stress, test anxiety and long distance relationships.

Tyler Hall unveils updates, opens doors for classes as changes continue TYLER from COVER to benefit,” Fields said. “Everyone deserves a good experience when they are here, so we are trying to get the most up-to-date facilities to them as fast as we can.” When it came to design, Facilities Services wanted to expose the rest of the campus to the arts by removing some of the wall that was around the building, adding tall windows to the ground level and showcasing more of the students’ art rather than the building itself. “We were trying to give art that was sort of inspiration but at the same time we didn’t want the architecture to overpower the students’ work,” Fields said. “I think there is a careful balance here. With some other buildings the architecture is very powerful and you would lose the student work, but here I think in this building you can put up student work and it would stand on its own and be the center of attention.” On the second floor there are plans to put in seats attached to the wall that students can pull down and sit in while waiting for a professor. The bare white walls allow students to showcase their our canvases. The main floor contains a lounge area with a lot of open space, as well as a coat room and a ticket booth for public events. On the lower level, the instrumental rehearsal room displays an architectural trust that helps with acoustics, which is tuned by a recording studio parallel to

the open space. Along with the other renovations, the Waterman Theatre remained the same size, although its capacity decreased in order to accommodate wheelchair accessibility. After phase II, there will be a completed wood shop area, an instructional area for music and the back of the stage. There will also be studios for graphic design, art and sculpture. Art Department Chair Cynthia Clabough said she recognizes the renovation of Tyler Hall is an ambitious project and although there has been a lot done, there is still a lot more to go.

It is definitely clean and polished but all the other wings are the same. It is like they just put makeup on an ugly person.” -Austin Smith, Oswego State student

“It seems like there is a lot of pressure to get it up, open and fully renovated, but I think what is being done is important and it’s needed,” Clabough said. As construction continues, Fields assures students that workers will work hours that students are not in the building as much as possible. “We are going to do the best we can,” Fields said. “If it seems like we are im-

Criselda Mapoy | The Oswegonian Tyler Hall’s Waterman Theatre has undergone renovations and will host ‘The Wizard of Oz’ this fall, the first production the stage has seen in several years.

pacting peoples’ experience, then we will dial it back and that will simply just push the [project’s] timeframe out.” Within the first week of classes, the construction was hard not to notice, according to Clabough. Students would laugh in class when they heard beautiful classical music one second and jackhammers the next, Claybough said. Overall, the minor inconveniences are bearable even for faculty. “If [faculty] can see the light at the end of the tunnel then they are fine with living with it,” Claybough said. “It is an old building and things need to be done.” The last time junior Kaitlyn Alexander remembers seeing Tyler Hall was at the admission open house when she was applying to Oswego State. “I love it,” Alexander said. “I love the front entrance part. It looks great compared to when I went here for open house Criselda Mapoy | The Oswegonian and it was dark and gloomy, but now it Tyler Hall renovations have closed the building for three years. Though construction continues, the building is now open. seems like a place that people can actually

create and think creatively.” Senior Austin Smith disagrees and said he is disappointed with the Tyler Hall’s current status. “The outside is the same as it has always been and the inside is good for about 20 seconds of walking into the building,” Smith said. “It is definitely clean and polished but all the other wings are the same. It is like they just put makeup on an ugly person. I thought it was going to be done. I had it when I was in my freshman year and it was at its worst and now, finishing up senior year, I am barely going to get to use it.” Andrew Kyle, an alumnus returning to see friends, saw the new building and is pleased with the layout. “I really like the design,” Kyle said. “It feels modern. I really like the lobby area. It is nice for traffic and it is a good hangout spot that we didn’t have before.” According to Clabough, the architects have brought in the faculty to

contribute to the design and function of the building that they teach in. They made reccomendations concerning lighting, ventilation and the size of the teaching spaces. “[The environment] makes a difference to how you can draw,” Clabough said. “It allows you to improve your perspective so there is more you can do because of that space, as a student.” Clabough looks at the unfinished renovated building as an engaging experience for students. “[Students] are seeing it, faculty are talking about it, students can give us feedback about what they like, what they don’t like, so they are informing the design as a work in progress,” Clabough said. “So they are getting real world experience directly. It is a wonderful opportunity for our students. These are designers, image makers and they are seeing things from literally the inside out.

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Marano Campus Center celebrates tenth anniversary since grand opening Hub of central campus, home to student media center, resource offices, looks back on decade of changes Emily Ziemba Contributing Writer staff@oswegonian.com

This year, the Marano Campus Center celebrates its 10th birthday. The campus center has grown into a social hub for many organizations since its grand opening in 2007. Everything ranging from the box office to The Compass, The Point and the college store can be found in the Campus Center. Throughout the last 10 years, the campus center has experienced renovations under the college’s current president, Deborah F. Stanley. The $25.5 million project resulted in some renovations to The Compass, which is for student services, The Point, for student involvement and the student media center. The student media center holds The Oswegonian newspaper, WNYO radio station and the TV station, WTOP. The academic departments including English, modern languages and philosophy can also be found in the center. The name was changed to the Marano Campus Center in 2014 in honor of Nunzio “Nick” and Lorraine Marano. Lorraine Marano generously donated $7.5 million to the school, the largest private donation ever received in the 153 years of Oswego State history. Her gift established the Nunzio “Nick” C. and Lorraine E. Marano Endowment, to scholarships for students in need of financial help.

According to the College Board, “In 2014-15, about two-thirds of full-time students paid for college with the help of financial aid in the form of grants and scholarships.” This money was used to help many degree-seeking students get the education they needed. Alumni have felt the impact the Marano Campus Center has made by becoming the heart of campus. Lynn Zagorski, part of the class of 1990, said when she attended Oswego State the Marano Campus Center had not been built. The building that the center replaced was the Swetman/Poucher complex. The Marano Campus Center is the first new building on Oswego’s campus in 35 years. “I truly do think having set locations would have provided more visibility of what was available to me,” Zagorski said. Although Zagorski was very involved during her time here, she said most of the activities she was involved with were related to her major. The Point, which is found inside the Marano Campus Center,allows students to be able to see all the options that are available. Zagorski said her favorite aspect of being part of the Oswego State community was, “the diversity of the people, their backgrounds and varied experiences.” By joining clubs at school, students have the ability to be introduced to new people and cultures. The Marano Campus Center allows students easy access to clubs and organizations where they can expand their horizons.

Photo provided by Trowbridge Wolf Michaels Landscape Architects The Campus Center before major renovations were completed and Swetman and Poucher halls were updated. In 2014, the center was renamed in honor of generous donors.

Provided by the Office of Communication and Marketing Construction on the Campus Center continued until its grand opening in 2007, when changes were unveiled.

Criselda Mapoy | The Oswegonian The Marano Campus Center in 2016, which now is home to The Point, The Compass, many classrooms, academic departments and the student media organizations on campus.

Campus initiatives provide forum to discuss race issues DIVERSE from COVER “I heard that this year was the most diverse and that’s great,” senior Issack Cintron said. “I remember when I first came in, [Oswego State admission staff] were talking about how my first year was the most diverse and I believe it has gone up every year since I’ve been here back in 2013. So that’s great; that’s progress.” According to the admissions office, 22 percent of students at Oswego State this year represent minority populations, while 33 percent of the class of 2020 represent minority groups. “This is a great thing,” said Luke Nadzadi, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions. “When we can increase diversity it improves culture and interaction between students in resident halls, classrooms and on athletic fields.” “I Am Oz” is a campaign created in 2014 to help train faculty, staff, and students on diversity and inclusion, think-

ing of ways to incorporate new activities aimed at diversity at orientation and finding speakers to visit campus during heritage months. “Shine the Light on Oz” is a continuation of “I Am Oz.” Students, faculty and staff have the chance to discuss their thoughts on race, gender, socioeconomic circumstances, sexual orientation, ability and religion through face-to-face communication and on social media. “At SUNY Oswego, we have been collaborating across lines of students, faculty and staff, drawing input from a broader array of perspectives represented in this vibrant college community,” President Deborah Stanley said of SUNY Oswego in an article from Oswego County Today. “We have been building new traditions for several years, working together to unite and carry forward important values.” Oswego State offers students the opportunity to travel abroad, which gives students the ability to immerse themselves in new cultures and a new way

of thinking. In 2011, only 13 percent of students who took part in study abroad programs identified as culturally diverse. However, as of 2015, that number nearly doubled to 25 percent of students who studied abroad identifying as culturally diverse. “I think it is a good thing that this the most diverse year ever at Oswego, but I still feel that there is more to be done,” senior Kyle Beck said. “We are getting there through student admissions, but they have no control over that. The students can choose where they want to go to school, but I think the faculty needs to be more diverse.” With the start of the fall semester, Oswego State welcomed 81 new faculty and professional staff to its campus, with 28 percent identifying as culturally diverse. That is double the amount of last year’s diverse faculty members. “I can say in my experience I have never had an African American or Hispanic professor,” Beck said.

Jim McGregor | The Oswegonian The number of students from typically underrepresented groups has been growing each year at Oswego State, creating increased awareness of other cultures.

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Lakers hopeful in 2016

FRIDAY, Sept. 9, 2016

Volleyball hopes to Tales From The Ship: Progression of upper take next step after classmen beginning With strong senior leaders, Friske's group looks to end playoff drought record-setting year to show mertis Gerald Lynch Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com

Cole Parzych Sports Editor cparzych@oswegonian.com After a 2-0 start to the season, there is a reason for optimism within the Oswego State field hockey locker room. The Lakers knocked off both Houghton and Nazareth College in one-goal affairs last week. Nazareth College finished their 2015 campaign with a 9-10 overall record, which was good enough for a fourth place finish in the Empire 8. Houghton College ended last season with an 8-9 record and finished seventh in the historic collegiate conference. These season marks aren’t anything phenomenal, but they were far better than the Lakers’ 2015 finish. Oswego State completed another subpar slate with a 3-11 overall record and failed to win a single home game. The field hockey program has never had a winning season under Coach Brandi Lusk, but after two wins to start the season, they should easily eclipse that mark. The big x-factor for the Lakers thus far has been Sarita Charap back in the cage. Charap appeared in only six games last year due to medical concerns, but her return to the Laker lineup has helped the team win two games over programs they failed to beat in 2015. The Ocean City native has made 10 saves on the year, posting a 0.97 goals against average and one shutout. Charap is poised to get back to her 2014, First Team All-SUNYAC form. She also took home SUNYAC Rookie of the Year honors that season with a 2.57 goals against average and a .825 save percentage. Coach Lusk carries 12 upperclassmen on the roster. This experience throughout the team is another reason the Lakers could be poised for a breakout year. Senior Grace Rinaldi currently leads the Lakers in points with four and has garnered Oswego State Athlete of the Week honors. Corinne Kimmelman has helped lock down the Oswego State defensive end during her time with the Lakers. The senior has started every game since the beginning of her sophomore year, while leading the team with three defensive saves in 2015. The progression of the class of 2018 is finally showing as well. Monica Harvey and Jordan Sheehy play big roles for the Lakers. Their speed helps them jumpstart the offense each game, taking over the void left by last year’s graduates Emily Lange, Grace Lombardi and Lisa O’Callaghan. Lange and O’Callaghan, who were a majority of the offensive spark that helped the Lakers in their low-scoring battles, were sure to be missed as catalysts, but a new pair of Lakers have stepped up in their place. It seems we’ve waited so long for this roster to show some progression from their time as freshmen and sophomores and it finally seems that they have taken the necessary steps to show they have matured both as athletes and leaders. A few underclassmen have also had quality showings in the first two matchups of the year. Freshman Kendra Walker scored the lone goal in their win over Nazareth for her first collegiate goal. Sophomore Katie Reynolds netted the game winner in overtime to beat Houghton to cap off the team’s comeback victory. These performances will be needed all season if the Lakers want to stay relevant in the SUNYAC field hockey world. All cylinders seem to be clicking for the Lakers early as they move through the beginning portion of their schedule. They have three more games before SUNYAC play begins. Oswego State’s first conference matchup comes against Morrisville State on Sept. 28 at 4 p.m.

As the doors open on a new fall sports season at Oswego State, it'sa new beginning for the men’s soccer squad with the addition of 13 new members. 2015 was a forgettable season for the Lakers as they went 5-10-1 overall and 1-8 against SUNYAC teams. The young team is headlined by three senior captains who are hungry for success. Bob Friske, who entering his 12th season as head coach looks to lead his team to their first winning season since 2006. The Lakers are also trying to escape their 10-loss rut they have been in since 2009. “The ultimate goal for this season is to make the playoffs,” Friske said. “Our goal is to always to play the best soccer that we can.” Led by captains Mitch Brickman, Brian Torchia and Harrison Rieber, the team has clear intentions to live up to their potential and make the SUNYAC playoffs this season. This season, the seniors have a different approach, an approach that is for the good of the team. They want to play a possession-based style of soccer within their 4-4-2 formation as they look to push the ball and be aggressive within 18 yards of the goal. This style of play relies most heavily on the communication between the backline, headed by the senior center backs and star full-back Thomas Osborn. Last year, the Lakers’ defense let up 11 goals in the first half of their matches, putting them in a deficit almost every game.

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Alexandria Donato | The Oswegonian Thomas Osborn (11) will be anchoring the backline all season while also providing a much-needed offensive spark.

“We are past that, last season is done with," Brickmore said. “This is a new team looking to accomplish big things.” One concern that is looming over the

Alexandria Donato | The Oswegonian Senior Goalkeeper Jon Runge was sidelined with a shoulder injury during the 3-2 loss to Norwich last weekend.

Lakers is goalkeeper depth. Jon Runge was sidelined earlier this week with a shoulder injury that he sustained in the 3-2 loss to Norwich. However, sophomore Evan Bogucki was able to shutout Hamilton College in place of the veteran goalkeeper. If the both members of the goalie tandem produce at the level they have so far this season, Oswego State should be in good shape. The players that were apart of last season’s losing team have long forgotten the things they did not achieve in the past. “[The] SUNYAC Championship is the goal for me, I’m all in it for the team,” Torchia said. The leaders of the team are not ones to boast their own abilities. They are here to help the growth of this program and teach the newest members what it means to be a Laker. This season’s team believes that this is their year and it is time to put Oswego State on the map for men’s soccer. “It feels like we’re back,” Friske said. “Training is fun, the guys are practicing hardnd its making the games enjoyable too.”

One thing the Oswego State women’s volleyball team has done over the past couple of seasons is continue to improve year by year. This improvement was really shown when the team went from a 19-15 overall record in 2014 to a 25-10 overall record in 2015. In 2016 the team looks to continue this improvement and build off the success that they have had in recent years. “Since I’ve gotten here in 2012 we’ve made additions of bigger, faster and taller players with more experience,” head coach J.J. O’Connell said. This improvement is not lost upon players such as Megan Russell. “I think everyone comes into practice and works very hard, so I think we can top last year, as our goal is to win the conference, then build on that,” Russell said. The season will come with its challenges though, as five players from last year’s squad will not be returning. The graduates will certainly be missed. “We lost some great passers from last year and the team chemistry was outstanding, so there will definitely be some challenges this year,” O’Connell said. The loss of five seniors will definitely open up positions for both incoming freshman and returning players on the team. This is something O’Connell plans to focus on now as the season progresses. “Players need to definitely step up because the expectations of this team remain the same,” O’Connell said. There is one spot O’Connell will have difficulty filling. “Kelsey Dillon, our outside hitter from last year, really filled a big role last year and did a lot for our team and filling her shoes has been a bit of an issue,” O’Connell said. “Players like Lindsey Champitto, as well Emma Moriarty and Isabella Winklestine, have stepped up to help the depth in the outside hitter. Isabella Winklestine is a player that has done a good job transferring from OCC [Onondaga Community College] to give us depth and also a good amount of experience going forward.” According to O’Connell, Winklestine has also done a good job at “carry-

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Lakers set sights high behind second-year head coach Ritchie Led by sophomore senstation McCarthy, runners look to surge to top of SUNYAC standings Ryan Zalduando Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com The Oswego State Lakers men’s cross country team is a young and rising squad looking to improve on last year ’s sixth place SUNYAC finish through a combination of hard work and a pack-like mentality. The team started off the season on Sept. 3 at the SUNY POLY Wildcat Invitational with a strong second place finish, behind only division rival SUNY Oneonta, giving the team a lot of positives to build on heading into the rest of the season. Second year head coach Sarah Ritchie is a huge factor in the rising success of the team, creating an atmosphere of teamwork and consistency that creates results. “My biggest thing is getting out of sixth place,” Ritchie said. “We’ve finished there for the last three years and I know we can improve and be a top five team.” Ritchie’s desire to improve visibly trickled down to her runners’ expectations for themselves and the team as a whole. Runners like sophomore Dylan McCarthy and senior Andrew Spagnuolo expressed even more strenuous expectations than Ritchie, echoing the mentality that the team is carrying into the season.

“The ultimate goal would be to finish third in the SUNYAC,” Spagnuolo said. “I’m much quicker than I was last year and I can improve my times a lot. We have the ability to do it with the guys we have. It’s worth a little more pain to get results and hopefully the team takes that same mindset and we can improve together.” As one of the two seniors on the team, Spagnuolo’s mindset of being a leader will prove to be invaluable to a team that is full of freshmen and sophomores who will benefit from this mindset. McCarthy is one of the younger runners that can benefit from that mindset as well. He has already broken the school record in the 6K and sees nothing but room for improvement. “We want to stay in the top five [in the conference] by season’s end,” McCarthy said. “Timewise, I’d like to improve a lot from where I was last year and be more consistent. Even if I don’t get the time I want, I want to be sure that I gave it everything I had.” These two athletes are just small pieces of a team whose mentality is to work in a pack. Ritchie makes it a point to pound it in the heads of her runners to use the strategy of always sticking together. “Start as a pack, end as a pack,” Ritchie said. “If someone isn’t at their best then everyone is there to pick them up. If someone is at their best then they can pick up everyone else they’re running with.” This team mindset is essential in

pushing everyone to be their best because it encourages them to be a team rather than racing against one another. In a stacked conference, it won’t be easy for the Lakers to make the leap into the top five, let alone the top three. With a talented roster from top to bottom, all thirteen runners will do their best to ensure the team finishes in a better standing

than they did last season. With all eyes looking to Oct. 29 at the SUNYAC meet, the Lakers will take the next couple of weeks to focus on their strategies and times to ensure they accomplish their goals. The team is hosting the Oswego State Invitational on Sept. 10, beginning at 11 a.m.

Haofeng Deng | The Oswegonian Men's cross country plans to compete with SUNYAC juggernauts SUNY Geneseo and SUNY Oneonta this coming season.

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SUNYAC Standings Men's Soccer Cortland Plattsburgh Geneseo New Paltz Potsdam Fredonia Buffalo State Oswego Brockport Oneonta

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

Field Hockey Cortland Oswego Oneonta New Paltz Brockport Geneseo Morrisville

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

Oswego Scoreboard

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

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

Streak W3 W3 W2 T1 W2 W1 W2 W1 L2 L2

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

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

Streak W2 W1 W1 W1 W1 W1 L1 L2 W1 L3

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

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

Streak W3 W2 W1 L1 L1 L3 L3

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

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

Streak W4 W3 W2 W1 W1 W2 L1 W1 L1 L4

Men's Soccer

Tuesday, September 6

Field Hockey

Tuesday, September 6

Sunday, September 4

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HAM:

Schmidt: 3 shots Heller: 1 shot Calleri: 2 saves

Women's Soccer

Saturday, September 3

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DES:

BUF: (2-1, 0-0) MED: (0-2-1, 0-0)

NPZ: (2-1, 0-0) UTC: (0-2, 0-0)

The Oswego State field hockey team has started the 2016 season 2-0 for the first time in the last 10 years and the first time underneath head coach Brandi Lusk after defeating Nazareth college 1-0 on Saturday night at Laker Turf Stadium. The Lakers will return to the field on Monday afternoon at 4 p.m. against Wells College.

Tuesday, September 13

Geneseo will look to continue their hot start to the season and improve to 3-0.

Saturday, September 3

OSW:

Walker: 1 goal Harvey: 2 SOG Charap: 6 saves

NAZ:

Hiltz: 3 SOG Back: 1 SOG Nourse: 4 saves

Volleyball

Saturday, September 3

Grupp: 1 goal Morrison: 1 goal Restante: 2 assists Siegfried: 2 saves

OSW:

Logue: 1 goal Engwall: 1 goal Hoats: 3 saves

ANM:

BRCK: (0-0, 0-0) GEN: (2-0, 0-0)

The number of goals Oswego State freshman Zach Koons has through the team's first three games. The 6'5'', 215 pounder has been on fire to start his collegiate career and showed no signs of slowing down. He netted two goals against Hamilton College, which is all the Lakers would need on offense.

1 Murawski: 12 kills Braddon: 8 kills Qelaj: 15 digs Edwards: 12 digs King: 14 kills Fotti: 11 kills Clancy: 2 digs

Upcoming Matches Men's Soccer

Volleyball

Friday, September 9

Saturday, September 10

7 p.m.

1 p.m.

OSW: (2-1, 0-0) F&M: (2-0-1, 0-0)

OSW: (3-1, 0-0) MED: (1-3, 0-0)

Field Hockey

Women's Soccer

4 p.m.

1:30 p.m.

OSW: (2-0, 0-0) WEL: (1-2, 0-0)

OSW: (1-0, 0-0) BLW: (3-1, 0-0)

Monday, September 12

Saturday, September 10

Laker Athletes of the Week

Men's cross country Sophmore, Liverpool

Women's Tennis vs

Field Hockey

Dylan McCarthy

4 p.m.

0 Koons: 2 goals Hayes: 1 assist Brickman: 3 shots Bogucki:: 5 saves

Around the SUNYAC Men's Soccer

Sophmore Dylan McCarthy had a phenominal weekend at the SUNY Poly Invitational for men's cross country. He took first place in stunning fashion. He beat 11 other runners and it wasn't even close. He set the record for the 6K run by a total of 17 seconds. The Liverpool native's performance ultimately helped Oswego State finish second overall. It also showed he has no plans of slowing down after his impressive rookie campaign. This is his fourth athlete of the week award of his collegiate career.

The number of saves freshman goalie Evan Bogucki had on Tuesday night against Hamilton College in Oswego State's 2-0 win, which was his first ever collegiate start. In a game in which he replaced the starter John Runge who is battling a shoulder injury, the sophmore made an amazing save on a penalty kick to keep the shutout intact.

Grace Rinaldi

Women's field hockey Senior, Pittsford The Pittsford native's goal with 1.2 seconds left in regulation helped Oswego State force overtime against Houghnton College last Thursday. Rinaldi's two-goal performance ultimately helped the Lakers secure a 3-2 overetime win. The comeback win marked the Lakers' first win of the young season and also helped them start their season 1-0 for the first time since the 2009 campaign. The senior will look to continue her hot start to the season on Monday afteroon against Wells College.

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Corey Marshall and Zachary Hiris both shot a 75, which was good for the team lead and helped Oswego State finish first in the SUNY Potsdam Invitational. Overall, their score was also good for a third place tie individually. Both will look to continue their solid play this weekend as they travel to St. John Fisher College.

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Women's soccer looks to build off of monumental year for 2016 season After winning first SUNYAC playoff game in program history, team looks to break through after losing only two players Dan Laverde Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com After winning its first-ever SUNYAC playoff game and reaching the conference semifinals in 2015, the Oswego State women’s soccer team is heading into the 2016 season with high hopes. The Lakers opened the new campaign with a promising 3-2 victory against Desales on the road, a team that made it to the NCAA Championships last season. Head coach Brian McGrane, now in his 11th season with Oswego State, said his team looked strong in the win. “I was very pleased with the way we played,” McGrane said. “[Desales] is not an easy team to beat and that is not an easy place to play.” Battling an accomplished opponent on the road and getting the victory was no easy task. That has McGrane feeling highly optimistic. “I think getting up early in the morning and driving four hours to play a game isn’t easy, but I loved how we started out,” McGrane said. “We faced adversity giving up two goals in the second half and I loved the way that we battled back. It showed me

a lot.” The Lakers’ head coach attributed his team’s strong start to the upperclassmen, saying that having strong leadership qualities up and down the roster will make a big difference. The Lakers head into the 2016 campaign with eight seniors, as opposed to last year when they only had two on the roster. McGrane said his team’s surplus in veteran leadership will give them an advantage that he has never experienced before. “We’re certainly a veteran team, no doubt about it,” McGrane said. “In the ten years that I’ve been here this is probably the best team we’ve had top to bottom. The veterans really round out the group.” One of these veterans, senior defender Mary Morrison, spoke on the experience of the team and how the chemistry among the upperclassman will help the team in 2016. “We’re definitely an experienced group,” Morrison said. “[The seniors] have all been here all four years, so we all have good chemistry off the field. I think that chemistry will definitely carry over on to the field.” Morrison also credited last year’s senior captain, Bailey Waterbury, saying that despite losing her to graduation, her lead-

Alexandria Donato | The Oswegonian Oswego State women's soccer is trying to build on success from last year's SUNYAC playoff win.

ership qualities have influenced the seniors this season. “She was definitely a big loss,” Morrison said. “She was a great leader and helped keep us composed, but I think all of our experience will make up for it and we will try to lead like she did.” Aside from the upperclassmen on the roster, the energy from the underclassmen are also contributing to the optimism in the locker room. The duo of Nicole Perniciaro, who’s a senior and Emma Geyer, a junior, will lead the Lakers on offense having scored eight of the team’s 29 goals last year. Perniciaro and Geyer were also recognized for their play, being named to SUNYAC First-Team and SUNYAC Second-Team, respectively. In addition to the Lakers’ eight seniors, there are eight freshmen. Morrison touched on the impact she thinks the newcomers will have on the season and beyond. “I think we have a really good shot this year,” Morrison said. “We have a lot of good freshmen and our offense looks a lot better. The freshmen are just as much a part of this team as we are and they’re going to have a huge impact this season and into the future.” This team is no stranger to having freshman step in and succeed, as Chloe Lonergan won SUNYAC Rookie of the Year and was named to the SUNYAC Third-Team in her efforts on defense. The goalie Longergan was protecting, senior goalie Melissa Siegfried, preached the importance of the veterans mentoring the freshmen and preparing them for the collegiate level. “We definitely want to push them in the right direction,” Siegfried said. “We want to prepare them and push them hard in practice just as if it were a game because teams are not going to go easy on you at this level.” McGrane and the 2016 Oswego State Lakers are feeling excited about this season with an abundance of seasoned veterans and talented newcomers. “I love these [girls],” McGrane said. “It’s been really fun thus far and they’re just going to keep getting better. This is going to be a fun year and we’re ready.”

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Lakers' new head athletic trainer begins journey on shores of Lake Ontario Oswego Athletics welcomes Frawley; joins after stops at Saint Rose, Williams, Skidmore, Union Jesse Mura-Pelkey Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com New to the Oswego State family this year is head athletic trainer Mike Frawley. Frawley brings with him an extensive career history at the position. He has over 20 years of experience as an athletic trainer at the collegiate level, highlighted by a 19-year tenure at Williams College. In addition to being an athletic trainer to Div. III athletes, Frawley has also worked at Div. II programs and even with U.S. Olympic athletes. “I love Oswego State,” Frawley said. “The student athletes are great. The administration has been very welcoming and all my fellow colleagues at the Mary Walker Health Center have all been very welcoming.” Frawley applauds the cooperation of both his colleagues and the facilities while understanding that he has a large part to play in the evolvement of our program delving into the immediate future of these athletes. “My plan for the program is to essentially take a fresh look at how the program is running,” Frawley said. “I’ve already revised some policies with our staff but my goal is to take what I learned at Williams College, and how I developed that program, and to develop the program here.” Most recently, Frawley worked as an athletic trainer for the College of Saint Rose, a Div. II program located in Albany. Although working with a higher level of athlete gave him considerable amount of knowledge and opportunity, Frawley decided to return to Div. III athletics. “I felt like coming back to the Div. III level again, because of the emphasis on the student-athlete,” Frawley said. “I support the perspective of the student-athletes having well-rounded backgrounds and having other things they can accomplish here simultaneously with athletics and academics.” Frawley and his principles concerning student-athletes could be traced back to even before his involvement

in college sports medicine. He spent time as an assistant athletic trainer at the U.S. Olympic Center in Lake Placid. In 2016, Frawley is still able to appreciate the level of discipline that came with the Olympic lifestyle. “When I was working with the Olympic athletes, their level of commitment was unique,” Frawley said. “I was able to take that experience and use it well over my career. The excellence in athletics and what it means to be an elite athlete is what made working with the Olympics pretty special.” Going forward, Frawley emphasizes his passion for the individuals he works with and is determined to steer the program in the right direction. Frawley said he is most excited to work with the Oswego State student athletes, prioritizing their safety

I felt like coming

back to the Div. III level again, because of the emphasis on the student-athlete. I support the perspective of the student-athletes having well-rounded backgrounds and having other things they can accomplish here simultaneously with athletics and academics." -Mike Frawley, Head Athletic Trainer

above all. “Our staff of professionals with Elise Fitzsimmons and Stephen Papay and I, our jobs are to allow the student-athletes to compete as safely as they can,” he said. “If we need to hold them back, if it’s unsafe, then we do that as well.” While primarily concerned about the present, Frawley aims to leave behind a legacy of cohesion, between the facilities involved with Oswego’s sports medicine program and the professionals that run it. “Bringing new ideas and forming a collaborative approach with my colleagues, Elise and Stephen, along with all the professionals at the Mary Walker Health Center is what I feel I’ll leave behind,” Frawley said. “We’re continuing to revamp our policies here and streamline our operation and how we do things.”

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Behind veteran leaders and star-studded underclassmen, O'Connell's Lakers aim to climb over SUNYAC hump in 2016 season

Alexandria Donato | The Oswegonian Despite some key losses due to graduation, coach O'Connell is looking for continued improvement this upcoming season.

VOLLEYBALL from B1 ing the offense.” There has also been a lot of transition from last year into this year with players taking new positions and stepping up to contribute more. “Jessica Long is a player we moved from an outside hitter to a libero. We started grooming her in the spring and she’ll definitely will start off in that position,” O’Connell said. O’Connell plans to focus on giving playing time early on in the season to those with the most experience. “We will definitely have them [the freshmen] ready for the future and future seasons, but for right now the returning players with experience will get a lot of playing time,” he said. Though this team is talented there

are of course areas in their game that the team is working on and continue to work on, as reflected on by Russell. “We can always improve upon our defense, I think our blocking has already gotten so much better, but serving, receiving and passing is something we need to build upon if we want to be one of the top teams in the SUNYAC,” Russell said. There are also certain amount of goals and expectations surrounding this team set by O’Connell. “We need to score more and get more kills against good teams,” he said. “We expect to compete for a SUNYAC Championship and along the way I want this team to get better everyday.” The Lakers have hit the ground running with a 3-1 overall record to start the season. The season is still very young as this team has a lot to prove before they can say they are just as good if not better than they were last year.

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TEXTBOOK COST LACKS VALUE Syllabus week typically entails students eyeing new peers, getting a sense of their professors and being overwhelmed by the total price of their textbook shopping list. According to the National Association of College Stores, the average college student spends about $655 on textbooks each year and a single textbook can easily cost as much as $300. Yet in some cases, all this money does not get put to good use. Consider this: in a given semester, a professor might cover 14 chapters, with two hours of reading and work associated with each chapter. That’s approximately 28 hours per semester using the textbook. In these conditions, if a student pays $300, it would cost $11 per hour of work. If a student pays $100, it is $4 per hour of work. Yet if the professor doesn’t use the textbook, a student is essentially paying full price for nothing.

The textbook coinciding with a particular class has a wealth of useful information related to the subject material that might be helpful in the future. Yet if professors don’t use their “required text” it is not beneficial for a student’s GPA which seems to be the college standard in success. In essence, time is money. A textbook doesn’t have worth unless time is spent using it, yet students are required to spend their savings on them, even if they may not be used. Despite Oswego State’s “Dare to Compare” textbook service or deals found on Amazon or Chegg, students still spend money on something that is not worth any of their time. To the average college student, money is like a mythical creature. People talk about it a lot but it is rarely ever seen. Paired with the cost of tuition, trans-

portation, room and board as well as additional costs, college students spend about $22,763 on their four-year degree, excluding the cost of books and supplies, according to College Board. Depending on the major or what classes a student takes the cost of textbooks can vary, yet it shouldn’t matter the major or what professor is teaching the class, people attend college for the same main reason; to be educated. A student’s financial circumstance should not be a factor in weather or not they can have the knownledge a “required” textbook provides them with or not. Students already pay for a college education with their life savings and loans. Having to pay for textbooks that some professors who don’t even use is wasting money that could be going toward students’ overall education and to improve their college experience.

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Students struggle with commuter parking Congested parking lots and unreasonable people anger off-campus drivers What is your first impression of Tyler Hall? “It was really beautiful. I really like how they are renovating it.”

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Jasminne Rochez freshman, English “I was here last year and it was closed, but once I walked in it was incredible inside.”

Thomas Mack junior, accounting “It looked amazing, like brand new. The outside doesn’t look like what it is on the inside.”

Emmanuel Agyapong, senior, wellness management “That it was really nice and really pretty and well done.”

Brooke Kocsis sophomore, political science and economics “It’s not as lively as I thought it would be.”

Emmanuel Rodriguez senior, graphic design and cinema and screen studies

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There are so many perks to living off campus. The biggest one is the fact I can actually afford to still go to school here. However, there is one glaring flaw: the commuter parking. For the past three years whenever I heard commuters complain about parking I would brush it off since the resident lots have a lot of parking options. Boy was I wrong.

Sure, after 3 p.m. we commuters can park wherever we please until midnight. But how does that help when you have a class in Sheldon and, because there’s no parking near the building, you have to sprint from the Funnelle lot. One giant annoyance is the electric car parking. I have seen maybe two spots used at a time. Why does there need to be seven spots? I didn’t realize we have so many environmentally conscious car buyers here at Oswego State. People can also be real jerks when it comes to parking. For the past two weeks I have been cut off so someone could get the spot I signaled for, honked at for waiting for a spot and had a guy tell me he was leaving only to watch him walk away from his car. It’s been TWO WEEKS. It seems like some people were not brought up with good manners. So here are a few tips: If you see someone signaling to park in a spot, don’t take the spot. If someone asks you if you’re leaving, but you’re really not, tell them you’re still using the spot. Don’t honk at someone who was lucky enough to find a spot be-

fore you did. There is no need to be rude. I’ve contemplated getting up early to make sure I get a spot close to my classes just to walk back to my house and go back to bed. Sure, I live in walking distance, but considering the fact that I work at The Oswegonian and a majority of my friends live on campus, I don’t really want to have to walk home alone at midnight or in whatever weather Mother Nature tosses our way. Also, commuters pay the same registration fee as residents who keep their cars on campus. Yet we’re forced to park in tiny, inconvenient lots until 3 p.m. and are forced to get a pass or leave at midnight. Something doesn’t seem right. The same amount of money for limited access? That’s like paying the V.I.P. price for a concert and having to sit in the mezzanine area. It doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. If it weren’t for the parking, my life as a commuter would be fantastic. But thanks to the brilliant designated parking areas, this year is sure to be interesting.

‘Free Week’ frustrates gym regulars

Overcrowding, limited equipment access aggravates usual members Conor Halton Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com At the beginning of each semester, Oswego State offers a free week for students and faculty at Cooper and Glimmerglass fitness centers. The fitness centers are non-profit facilities that run primarily on the membership fees from students and faculty. Free week gives people who are curious about working out the opportunity to try the facilities before signing up. Although this is a great opportunity for students and faculty to begin a healthy trend, it can be a problem for some people. During “Free Week,” the major problem that both fitness facilities encounter is an overcrowded workout space. The gyms are too small to accommodate the approximately 8,000 undergraduate students who attend Oswego State. With such a large number of people trying to workout at once, the availability of equipment can be limited. It can be extremely frustrating having to wait to use a bench or machine when you’re in the middle of an intense workout. The small size of the gyms forces people to work out in close proximity to one another, which can make some people feel uncomfortable or nervous, especially in the free weight area. The area is usually filled with people who are more experienced weight lifters, which can be intimidating for those who are just beginning free weight training. When the gyms get overcrowded, some students are forced to find their own areas to train. The hallway in Coo-

Photo provided by Wikimedia Annual gym event gives opportunity to work out for free, but steady overflow leds to irritable customers.

per is an unfavorable spot for performing lunges, ladder training or jumping rope. With the dining hall right next to the fitness center, students have to stop every couple minutes while people walk in the hallway. This can be extremely annoying when you’re short on time or in a good training rhythm. Some solutions to the problems could be adding on to the Cooper Fitness Center or renovating an area on east campus to be a gym. During the summer when students aren’t here the school could add on a bigger free weight area and wood floor to Cooper. A bigger free weight area would de-

crease the congestion of people, making it easier and quicker for people to train. Due to the large number of people who participate in group exercise classes, some of the classes like yoga had to move outside. If Cooper expanded they could fit everyone inside. It isn’t a problem now, but in the spring semester, free week can be a serious problem. With fitness centers located on the west and central campuses, a gym on east campus would decrease the number of students in the other gyms. It would also be easier for students who live on east campus to go to the gym, especially in the winter months.

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Therapy pets annoy students Tip of Resident animals stir up emotions, complaints the hat...

◊... to ‘Free Week’ overcrowding the fitness centers. ◊... to buildings without air conditioning.

◊...to professors who use the textbooks they assign. ◊...to celebrities standing up for their beliefs. ◊...to MyOswego’s user-friendly format.

Photo provided by Yuko Hara via flickr Dogs and cats are some of the furry companions that owners find helpful, but neighbors find disruptive.

Thomas Eggleston Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com Pets on campus are involuntary participants in a scheme of emotions. Oswego has a formal residential policy prohibiting pets in residential communities, excep for fish in aquariums of up to 20 gallons. However, hidden in the swirling vortex of a loophole lies the emotional support animal. In contradiction to the residential policy, The Disability Support Services of Oswego State allows pets in residence halls for students who suffer from anxiety, physical impairment or depression. Through a lengthy process of documents, signatures, rhetoric and doctors notes, a student may be allowed to have their pet on campus if it relates to the therapeutic needs of the student. College life is riddled with pressure. Animals are definitely a stress reliever. When you pet that fluffy rabbit and look into her eyes you suddenly forget about that upcoming test. According to helpguide.org, interacting with your fluffy friend raises serotonnin, a chemical in the brain that helps relax and calm the mind as well as fend off depression. A well trained eye dog won’t leave a blind student in a ditch. Outdoorsy pets like dogs can inspire students to stay active and be used as icebreakers when meeting new students. Sure, there are a lot of benefits that come with pets and they’re great to have, but in moderation. Oswego’s emotional support animals are a microcosm of a culture too obsessed with pets. As soon as our society reached dog sweaters that should have been a warning sign, but now our compact companions protrude into family portraits, pompous grooming competitions and entire cafes filled with cats. It is at the point where

people will pay money for food with dangerously increased odds of stray hair being on it. This emphasis of animal mental health has become unhealthy. Attending college is more than just classes. The institute itself is supposed to expose young adults to a new life away from their parenting households. This falling from the nest inspires these students to fly with independence. But this independence is hindered if they have to bring their pet bird Coco from home. Life’s turmoil and its waves sometimes force us to part from things we hold dear. Why we forge such strong memories with loved pets and people from home is so that we are able to let go of the past. Depending on the past hinders personal strength, which is more of an aversion than a comfort. To hold so much personal worth and esteem in a bunny that you have to circumvent the conventions of campus regulations is contradictory to the preparatory nature of college. Also, you impose the pet’s presence upon others who follow the standard rule of not having pets. This leaves them to have to deal with incessant barking in addition to incessant drunken human barking. This leaves students rightfully frustrated. Life is busy. Between classes, clubs, friends, studying, fearing debt, walking, eating, breathing, crying and running, it is hard to give those little animals the time they deserve. It is the worst form of self-loathing when you relegate an animal to your stuffy room for most of the day just to feel good about yourself. It is not fair to keep that dog alone in a cage in your room so that he may not rip up the bed when that dog, probably named Colonel Cuddles, wishes to be free and in an open backyard. He wants you to be free, too! Break the chain! Break the leash of pet overreliance! Put down the dog dependency!

Kaepernick exercises First Amendment right

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Wag of the finger...

Trump makes immigration speech Presidential candidate sparks debate over wall for Mexico-U.S. border Derek Smith Contributing Writer sbriere@oswegonian.com On Aug. 31, Donald Trump delivered his much-anticipated immigration speech in Phoenix, Arizona, a state with a burgeoning immigrant population and possible swing state come November. It doesn’t seem long ago that the media laughed as Trump launched himself into the Republican primary contest with his speech infamously proclaiming, “We will build a great wall on our Southern border and Mexico will pay for that wall.” It has become the mantra of the 2016 election circus that his hardline, albeit unrealistic, stance on immigration propelled Trump to the Republican nomination with a record number of votes. By staking out his position on the extreme right, along with his calls to ban Muslim immigration, The Donald was able to crush each and every one of his opponents for being “weak on immigration” and in “favor of amnesty” given their reluctance to support such draconian policies. Now Trump and his cohorts are faced with the reality of having to appeal to a vastly different general electorate, compared to the anti-immigrant Republican primary crowds to whom Trump was throwing this red meat in his rallies. After a couple weeks of being hammered by the news media on the specifics of his immigration plan, whether he intends to deport all 10-13 million immigrants or how Mexico will pay for this 2,000-mile border wall, the Trump Campaign announced that he would hold a conference in Mexico City with Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto who, interestingly, also has a favorability rating hovering at or below 25 percent like Trump, according to USA Today. To his credit, Trump used this trip to Mexico City in an attempt to boost his credibility with moderate voters who have a difficult time imagining the former reality TV star perform-

Photo provided by Gage Skidmore via flickr Trump initiates controversy in his travels to Mexico and talks with supporters in Arizona over illegal foreigners.

ing presidential tasks like meeting with foreign leaders and yes, even speaking off of a script. In surprisingly diplomatic fashion Trump discussed the importance of U.S.-Mexico relations and the mutual benefits of strong economic competition between NAFTA countries and the rest of the world. They also discussed the humanitarian crisis posed by children from South America risking their lives to get through Mexico and to the United States. Was this it? Is Trump finally declaring a “softening” of his hardline immigration stance after a productive discussion with our closest neighbor to the south? Could this be the display of diplomacy and flexibility that shows anti-Trumpers and moderate Republicans that he is capable of being presidential? Now they can rally behind him and defeat Hillary Clinton in November! Not so fast. After clinching the nomination in June, Trump has struggled balancing his off-thecuff, outsider style with reason and substantive policy proposals. One minute he was reading off a teleprompter talking about the issues facing the country, the next minute he was engaged in a Twitter war with Judge Curiel over Trump University.

Thus, what appeared to be a glimmer of hope after his conference with President Peña Nieto turned into a microcosm of the Trump general election campaign. A few short hours later Trump held a rally in Phoenix in his signature shouting, brash tone proclaiming, “Mexico is going to pay for the wall they just don’t know it yet,” despite an earlier tweet from Mexico’s president saying, “I made it clear that Mexico will not pay for the wall.” Trump also boasted “anyone who has entered the United States illegally is subject to deportation,” eliminating any ambiguity for what he plans to do with roughly 11 million undocumented immigrants currently living in the U.S. and solidifying the mass deportation force he championed in the primaries. FiveThirtyEight and The New York Times have Hillary Clinton’s chances of becoming the next president at around 72 percent and 80 percent, respectively. While the trip to Mexico was a wise move by Trump, campaign insiders with the math stacked against them, it has now become clear, with only two short months until Nov. 8, there is no taming The Donald.

MyOswego improves profile layout User-friendly format shows promise despite minor problems Ilyssa Weiner Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com Photo provided by anti java via flickr The San Francisco 49er’s quarterback infuriates some people after kneeling during the National Anthem.

Sally Familia Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com Colin Kaepernick, quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, recently struck conversation all over America.On Aug. 26, Kaepernick refused to stand up during the National Anthem and again on Sept. 1, when he took a knee instead. Since then there have been #ProtectColinKaepernick hashtags all over Twitter. My first thought while reading about this was, “Yessssssss Kaepernick,” but the more I thought about it the more I was able to formulate my thoughts more coherently. Being a woman of color and of the LGBTQ community, I have witnessed firsthand how this country is chipping away our population like old paint, how the people in this country put more importance on Kim Kardashian and North West than on all the girls who went missing in the Bronx the last couple of months. All Kaepernick did was exercise his First Amendment right to free speech. We do always say that actions speak louder than words right? Something that struck me was what Kaepernick said to the NFL media. He stated, “To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way.” I remember when Kim Kardashian exposed Taylor Swift on Snapchat, something bigger came about from the fact that Selena Gomez was trying to defend Swift. There

was a huge uproar when Gomez tweeted, “There are more important things to talk about… why can’t people use their voice for something that f****** matters?” There were tweets left and right attacking her about the fact that both she and Swift did not mention one word about the Black Lives Matter movement or the Orlando shooting which had recently happened at the time. Although Gomez’s fans came to the rescue, stating that Gomez briefly touched upon the topics at her concerts, I feel as though she could have been using her platform more effectively. Kaepernick, on the other hand, is very aware of what he was getting himself into and that is what I respect the most about him. He knows that although he is jeopardizing his career, he has morals that he has to stand up for. Sometimes it seems as though celebrities are afraid to speak up because of what the media will do to their reputation. I have friends in Harlem who are organizing a protest to bring awareness to all those girls who went and are still missing; to protest the life of Maylin Reynoso whose life went unreported until we decided it was time to rise up as women and claim the respect we deserve. Quite frankly, we need more people to use the platforms available to shed light on the horrors of this country, but we also need the people of this generation to get mad and to not be afraid to take action no matter how small, because if people are actually paying attention, they will get mad too.

With the first few weeks of classes behind us, students are debating which classes they want to drop because they find the workload for a class to be too much or they’ve waited for the right moment to jump into a class they need to graduate. While the “add” period ended on Sept. 8, the “drop” period continues until Sept. 19. The usual way students would drop or add a class is through their MyOswego account, which is a system that not only lets students add or drop classes, but also pay their bills, add Laker Dining Dollars, change their major and apply for graduation, among other things. While freshmen and transfer students are getting used to MyOswego, upperclassmen will notice some changes to their account. Over the summer, MyOswego added two new features to the platform that could change the way the system works in the future. The first is the student profile. This profile not only displays the student’s ID photo taken at orientation, it also makes it easier for students to look up their grades and schedule. Information about a student’s advisor, schedule and major is right there on the profile (advisors, schedule, etc.). It’s a great tool for those who are new to the school because they’ll have everything right on the profile. Those who have been at Oswego State for a while can go either way. They can use the old-fashioned method and go all over their account to find their grades or go right to their student profile. The highlight of the student profile is the “View Grades” link. It’s an easier way to view grades from the past, rather than going to the student records tab and clicking on unofficial

Criselda Mapoy | The Oswegonian The upgraded Oswego State student homepage displays better way of navigating resources.

transcript to look up previous grades. It also breaks down the same information about hours and points seen on an unofficial transcript in an organized way. The student profile is has a link for each student’s DegreeWorks account, which is good for those who don’t want to deal with the trouble of finding it and then clicking on “Connect to DegreeWorks” afterwards. MyOswego also created a second, more advanced way of registering for classes. This alternative method of registration is a mix of handiness and complication. When searching for classes, students won’t have to press the control button on their computers to add more than one major or professor to their search. Plus, there is the option to only search for classes with available seats. It’s pretty convenient if students find themselevs scrambling to find open classes at the last minute. My only little problem with the new registration system is the planning option, which lets students plan out their schedules for the

upcoming semester once the list of courses is available. As someone who prefers the old fashioned way of finding the course and writing it down on a piece of paper, I wasn’t crazy about this new feature. I usually prepare my schedule way in advance but some people don’t prepare their schedules until either the day before or the day of their registration time. Why bother with an electronic planner if not a lot people will use it? It’s nice for those who do plan ahead, but a waste for those who don’t. There’s some other kinks that need be worked out with the new MyOswego. For example, some links will show an error on the page, but I’m predicting in the next year or so, this fleshed out profile and advanced way of registering will replace the “bland” but simpler design of the old MyOswego.

INSIDE

‘Pokemon GO’ sweeps the Oswego State campus

‘Don’t Breathe’ frightens audiences and fans alike

Frank Ocean’s latest work ‘Blonde’ entices

Laker Review The Oswegonian

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Look at OZ: ‘Pokemon Go’ impacts campus Tiffany Baez Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

The “Pokémon GO” craze has swept its way onto the Oswego State campus. “Pokémon GO” is a freeto-play augmented reality mobile app that utilizes the user’s smart phone GPS caART EXHIBIT: “NEW WORKS AND REINVENTIONS” pabilities and camera to alDate: Friday, Sept. 9 low players to catch Pokémon Time: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. anywhere, anytime. Location: Design classroom, Hewitt Union The app was developed by Niantic and was released on OPEN SKATE July 6, and features many of the Date: Friady, Sept. 9 same things that are present in Time: 12 p.m. the original Pokémon games Location: Arena, Marano Campus Center such as gyms, catching, egghatching, evolving and item collecting. The main feature of OSWEGO STATE LAKERS FUTURE CLINIC the game that differs from the Date: Sunday, Sept. 11 originals is the ability to join Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. one of three teams, “Instinct, Location: Arena, Laker Field Mystic or Valor.” Almost every building on PLANETARIUM SHOW: “THE AUTUMN CONSTELATIONS campus is the site of at least one Date: Sunday, Sept. 11 Pokéstop or gym. There are six Time: 7 - 8 p.m. gyms on campus that players Location: Room 133, Marano Campus Center can fight for to claim for their team: the statue in front of ShelWRITER’S TALK: JEFF GARDINER don Hall, the triangle dome sculpture by Rich Hall, the HerDate: Monday, Sep t.12 cules sculpture on Lee Hall, the Time: 3 - 4:20 p.m. sculptures on the lawn in front Location: Auditorium, Marano Campus Center

of the Campus Center, the Pan Am Flight 103 Memorial next to the bridge to west campus and Onondaga Hall. Team Instinct member James, who has been playing Pokémon since he was five years old, spends most of his time walking all over campus hitting the various Pokéstops. He has risen an alarming number of levels in just a week of being back on campus. James’ favorite aspect of the game is the rivalry between the three teams. He most enjoys fighting gyms and claiming them for Team Instinct. However, he is disappointed at how few Instinct members there seem to be on campus. Alexis Traina, another user on campus, is one of the few players who has yet to choose a team. She isn’t as interested in battling for gyms as she is in walking around and having fun catching Pokémon with people around her. Her favorite thing about the app is that it allows players to “get closer to people you know.” Through “Pokémon GO,” she has bonded further with her cousin back home and with her boyfriend on campus.

Photo by Jim McGregor ‘Pokemon GO’ has swept the campus, dividing and bringing students together.

Traina and Erick Benavid, a member of Team Valor, have been fans of the show since they were kids. Both are glad about the renewed popularity that the game has brought to the Pokémon franchise. “People thought you were a loser if you played Pokémon,” Benavid said. “Now it’s cool and everyone loves it.” Niantic has released information about their plans for future updates to add a

new feature called “PokéBuddy,” which will allow players to “walk” their Pokémon for candies, which are used for powering up and evolving. Players hope that future updates will also include player versus player battles outside of gyms, the ability to trade items and Pokémon with other players and the replacement of Pokéstops, which award items by chance, with Pokécenters, which would allow players to buy exactly the items they want.

‘Metroid Prime: Federation Force’ quick fires Thomas Eggleston Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

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“Meteoroid Prime: Federation Force” is a unique and worthwhile experience that is more a victim of Nintendo’s marketing than a game’s merit. The Metroid series has notably taken a backset in the mind of Nintendo, leaving fans of the series dismayed. That last entry of the series “Metroid: The Other M” was poorly received by fans for a lackluster plot and degradation of Samus’ character into a sniveling subordinate. To have the next entry in the Metroid Prime series, after such a hiatus, be a spinoff game with Samus not even playable understandably left fanbases and critics alike miffed. However, when looked at as its own game, “Metroid Prime:

Federation Force” does not have its own legs to stand on. The plot itself is the weakest part of the game and is likely the main reason for initial aversion for fans. The player assumes the role of a nameless, faceless Federation Force soldier in a generic mech suit. The Federation Force was always a background force in previous “Prime” titles to give Samus a plot incentive to explore alien planets. To give the player the role of a nameless soldier rather than Samus herself can be seen as patronizing. The story is minimal as it is just another faceless soldier telling the player why they are doing the mission in the form of text boxes on the menu screen before the level begins. Thankfully, these plot segments are easily skippable and do not hinder the entertainment of skipping the gameplay. The gameplay is the most solid part of the “Federation

Force” experience. The player chooses a mission to play from the main menu and is promptly put into the level. The objectives of each mission are different, ranging from transporting items while traversing challenging obstacles to engaging in massive space pirate firefights. The environments of the game retain the classic “Metroid” atmosphere of isolation and hopelessness while never appearing too dark or bland. The levels are filled with hidden nooks and secret pathways that reward the player with weapon upgrades and abilities. Movement is responsible and tight, but aiming can be awkward. Aiming can be done by using the gyro sensor of the 3DS or, assuming one is playing on the new 3DS model, the c-stick nub. Gyro aiming can prove to be awkward to use in a first-person shooter game on a small handheld system and the c-stick can be difficult to

properly grasp to aim. This issue isn’t game breaking, but it may take players an hour to get used to the controls. An auto-lock feature helps soften this problem, but doesn’t totally fix it. Multiplayer is where this game truly shines. While the game is definitely completable by one player, playing in a squad of four opens new, fun opportunities for strategic assaults in this satisfyingly challenging game. Achieving level completion times through teamwork unlocks cosmetics and a stronger powers to incentivize teamwork. Online connection is amazingly smooth with seldom lag. “Metroid Prime: Federation Force” is a rewarding, challenging and competent title that deserves its $40 asking price. The gameplay, aesthetic and music are all true to the “Metroid” standard. The biggest blow to this game is that it does not actually star the strong bounty hunter Samus Aran that fans have been longing to see again for many years.

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‘Battlefield 1’ beta provides great hope for upcoming title Thomas Eggleston Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

The Battlefield 1 multiplayer beta is finally out and it’s awesome. If the true game is anything like this demo, then it may be a masterpiece. The game developer Dice goes back to basics with this showcase and expands on the first-person shooter, or FPS, multiplayer genre. The multiplayer beta showcases four distinct classes, each having their own abilities and weapons. The beta shows off the upgrade system which allows gamers to purchase weapons specific to each class using war bonds. Each class is significant in their own way, and team diversity is the key to win matches. The beta showcases the map “The Sinai Desert” which is amazing and enormous field. It is so huge that it features different areas which have their own individual battles. The southern portion of the map is one big desert, which is

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‘Battlefield 1’ beta gives excited gamers an entiesing glimspe of the brilliant game play and battles that are to come.

basically a sniping fest. The desert is a very flat area and anyone can be seen from far away and easily picked off. To the west is a small cliff with tons of anti-air and antitank weaponry which is key area in order to fight off enemy planes and fighters. To the east is a huge mountainous canyon. The canyon is a spawn point for the British so large convoys of troops walk through. Trekking through this area you can look up and

there are always tons of Ottoman snipers trying to fight off the fleet of British troops. This creates epic moments that are amazing. While playing, half of the British forces spawn at one time and push through the canyons. It was a large company of ground troops, two tanks and an eye in the sky dropping bombs on the enemy. As Samus push through, the battle becomes something from a movie. Ducking behind cover, Samus could look around could look

around at the rain of gunfire being brought down on to the company. Tank fire slowly blowing away the canyons, dust from the explosion blurring gamers view of the battle. It’s impossible not to get immersed into the battle. The northern portion of the map contains a huge town. Each building in the town is fully open and allows players to snipe from the rooftop or shoot through windows. Gamers will notice that fighting changes in the town area

because everything gets so close. Close combat is key. Gamers can turn down an alleyway and come face to face with the end of a shotgun barrel or peek from a window and get shot by a rooftop sniper. It gets extremely chaotic. While all of this is going on, the town is slowly crumbling due to the bomber planes and tank fire. By the end of the game, the town is just one massacred battle field. “Battlefield 1” features a wide set of authentic replica vehicles. There are many different light tanks and land ships to spawn in and wreak havoc with. Gamers can also spawn in awesome bi-planes and fighter planes to have dog fights in the sky. It’s awesome to be playing on the ground and look up to see two planes going at it in an allout sky war. If the full game is anything like the beta, then gamers are in store for one of the greatest games of 2016. “Battlefield 1” is set to be released on Oct. 21. If you’re into the FPS genre, then you should check it out.

Netflix: summer review of great, not so great originals Rebecca Szato Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

It’s time to catch up on all the binge-worthy summer Netflix originals that you may have missed while soaking up some sun and enjoying the beautiful weather this summer. Many series hit Netflix with a strong comeback, while others did not fare as well. “Stranger Things” “Stranger Things” is a horror supernatural science fiction original that premiered on July 15 and staring Winona Ryder (“Experimentor”), David Harbour (“Black Mass”) and Finn Wolfhard (“Supernatural”). Since its premiere, it has gained critical acclaim for its setting, acting, music and other elements. It pulled in a 9.1 out of 10 rating on IMDB. Viewers are captivated by the unique story-line. Set in the 1980s, it follows a group of boys, teenagers and adults as they battle the dark

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‘Stranger Things’ shines as a new releases of Netflix originals over the summer.

forces to rescue a missing boy. The show’s combination of horror with mystery and suspense are just some elements that make this show so addicting. The “80s” nostalgia complements the show more, as the characters try to solve plot mysteries in a pre-internet, GPS and cellphone era. It’s not long before viewers are introduced to a strong character named Eleven, played by Millie Bobbie Brown (“Intruders”) who is one force to be reckoned with and will likely have a strong lead in the series as it progress. Overall, this show is enjoyable and is definitely on the must-watch list to end the summer on a great note.

“Orange is the New Black” “Orange is the New Black” made a stronger comeback this summer premiered its fourth season on June 17 staring Taylor Schilling (“The Overnight”), Michael Harney (“Bad Hurt”) and Kate Mulgrew (“The Principle”). The story picking up where viewers last left the characters. However this time the season continues stronger than last season as viewers see an instant change in the characters. They’ve grown so much over the seasons and it’s easy to see how tough, hardened and experienced

with prison life they’ve become. This is noted with Piper Chapman, Red and Alex Vause. The plot seems more humorous, with more dark humor than ever before. The plot is less about Chapman now and more about the women of the prison as a whole. Now that viewers have followed these characters for four seasons, producers were able to introduce viewers to new antagonism with a new level of excitement. Even the staff storylines seem more interesting, as they battle for control of the prison in the midst of a chaotic atmosphere and high turnover rate. Overall, this show has improved on many levels from last season and is worth another chance for viewers who have fallen off the prison band wagon. “Marco Polo”

“Marco Polo” came back on July 1, staring Lorenzo Richelmy (“Hybrids”), Benedict Wong (“The Martian”) and Joan Chen (“Caira Declaration”). The first season was jam-packed with adventure, suspense and romance at every turn and kept viewers on the edge of their seats.

Something happened along the line with season two. Polo himself is demoted more than before, becoming one of the weakest characters on the show. His only redeeming element is the burning story line between him and his love interest, Kokachin. Kublai Khan however has become a strong lead in the story line as the show takes us through plot twists surrounding his court. Khan has grown so much as a character between seasons as his passionate, stubborn and vulnerable personality shows through and he is the driving force of the show. Season two struggles to grasbviewers with its sloppy and slowpaced story and its messy attempt at improvement from season one. Its greatest highlight is still the production elements, sets and scenery, costumes design and score. Viewers are only left wondering why the show is even called “Marco Polo” when Polo himself slowly gets shoved into the background. The second season produces low ratings, filling the internet with rumors of cancellation as Netflix has yet to confirm a third season likely due to budget issues for the expensive and visually dazzling flop.

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Alvarez’s ‘Don’t Breathe’ proves to be powerful follow-up film Dominick Lioto Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Director Fede Alvarez is back with his sophomore effort “Don’t Breathe” after making a name for himself a few years ago with his riveting reimagining of Sam Raimi’s 1981 horror classic “The Evil Dead.” It’s a fascinating transition to see Alvarez bring his first original movie to life after handling a cult classic. Working under Raimi’s production banner, Ghost House, twice now shows that one of the masters of horror is bringing up a new class of filmmakers to take over the genre. That gives hope to the fans that have been disappointed for years with barely mediocre horror movies. Straying away from the supernatural, Alvarez blends real life fears with his horror. Being alone in the dark, strangers and the loss of loved ones

Photo provided by en.wikipedia.org Stephen Lang delivers an intese performance as ‘The Blind Man’ in director Fede Alvarezs new horror film ‘Don’t Breathe.’

are elements that can combine beautifully to create a landscape of true pain. Rocky (Jane Levy, “Suburgatory”), Alex (Dylan Minnette, “Goosebumps”) and Money (Daniel Zovatto, “Fear the Walking Dead”) are three young thieves that are desperate to run away from the lives they currently lead. When they catch wind of a heist that could give them the chance to truly start over, they go for it but soon

discover that their plan will not go well. The man who lives there, The Blind Man (Stephen Lang, “Into the Badlands”) is more than he appears. His tortured past still runs deep inside him and his home might be too much for these unsuspecting thieves to deal with if they really want his money. Lang deserves some recognition for his portrayal of The Blind Man. With only a few speaking lines, he brings much

more than the average horror villain usually does pain, anger and a secret past fuels all of that. The intense look in his dead, cloudy eyes would make the strongest men run in fear. These thieves aren’t strong, they’re practically children that need to fend against this monster in the dark. Every moment with Lang on screen is a moment to be mesmerized; he is the perfect villain for the real world. Being old, blind and

helpless is almost too unsuspecting for an attacker to be, but he is not who he seems to be, as many people are, and makes the audience wonder about their own lives. “Don’t Breathe” is beautifully shot, a look that adds something very unique to the violence and horrible things that are about to be displayed on screen. Alvarez does a great job setting things up and getting the ball rolling, a truly suspenseful experience from the opening shot until the end, but not without its flaws. Some moments are stretched out a little too much to keep that high intensity feeling in the gut. That feeling is lost a few times but appears again as the journey continues. Some twists and turns happen along the way, but they don’t live up to what the film seems to be escalating to. This was a masterful display of prowess in horror. Alcarez a natural behind the lens and brings plenty of bang to the film, but sadly not enough bite.

‘War Dogs’ not as comedic as marketed, serious acting throughout Henry Liebentritt Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

The trailers for “War Dogs,” make the film seem like another “bro-comedy,” with its only unique edge being that this time the “bros” in question are arms dealers during the height of the Iraq War. While that rings true to an extent, the film proves to be much more effective as a drama, with occasional chuckle-worthy moments sprinkled throughout. The film is based off of the “Rolling Stone” article “Arms and the Dudes” by Guy Lawson and revolves around two best friends from high school who find themselves at the heart of dealing arms to the U.S. military. The central focus of the film is David Packouz, played by Miles Teller (“Divergent” series), who is a struggling massage therapist in Miami, Florida, living with his girl-

friend Iz, played by Ana de Armas (“Knock Knock”). Suddenly, his high school friend Efraim Diveroli, played by Jonah Hill (“The Wolf of Wall Street”), shows up in his life and reveals that he plans to start his own company, known as AEY, and bid on small contracts to sell guns and ammunition to the U.S. military. While initially skeptical, Packouz agrees to go along with the plan after Iz reveals to him that she is pregnant. The film then delves into how the pair begin to successfully buy these contracts, becoming incredibly wealthy in the process, growing from a two-man team to a legitimate company. However, things take a downward spiral when the company takes a deal involving the help of Henry Girard, played by Bradley Cooper (“10 Cloverfield Lane”). Despite putting Hill at the forefront of the film’s advertising campaign, the film focuses on Teller, who narrates the story. This is a very smart and important decision, as Pack-

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ouz is depicted in a more positive light than Diveroli, who becomes so unlikable that his scenes become hard to watch at times. Packouz is clearly in this business to support the people he loves, while Diveroli is willing to trample over those who meant anything to him for money. The comedy in this film is not at the forefront. Instead, it is used as relief from the more intense moments of the story, whether those intense moments

are a harrowing trip across Jordan to Iraq or in a shouting match between Diveroli and Packouz (or Diveroli and anybody for that matter). Needless to say, the performance by Hill is much closer to his dramatic work than in any of his more light-hearted “stoner comedy” fare. This is not a bad thing as he is actually good at it. His devolution from a crass yet friendly person to a downright animal is the focal point, and Teller, like the audi-

ence, watches his madness from the outside. This again proves that making Packouz the focal point was the smart choice. He reacts the way that the audience would, as his life is spiraling out of control and his best friend becomes a pure villain. The director of this film is Todd Phillips, who also directed the “Hangover” trilogy. This fact was also used in the advertising to emphasize it as a goofy comedy. However, this film is more of a drama than anything.

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‘Blonde’ displays Ocean’s creativity, style as artist Jack Roche Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Four years seems to be the designated amount of wait time for momentous occasions in modern society. Every four years there is a presidential election, a world cup, two Olympics, as well as other cultural affairs. This pattern of fours is hard to ignore and it would just so happen that it’s been four years since the release of Frank Ocean’s Grammy-winning studio debut, “Channel Orange.” For four long years expectations have been growing. People have been buying tickets to board a train of hype, fuelled by rumors and faith, without knowing where their destination lies. On Aug. 20 that train finally pulled into the station. The Rio Olympics were fun and this year’s election will be important without a doubt, but the real question is, “Was Frank Ocean’s ‘Blonde’ worth the wait?” While listening to “Blonde” it becomes very clear that Ocean has

matured as a person and as an artist, a fact is reflected in the development of his lyrics and music. One of the most frustrating things he could’ve done was work for four years on a project that feels like a carbon copy of his previous work. Ocean puts those worries to rest on the opening track, “Nikes.” Even though this song actually being one of the record’s weakest, “Nikes” succeeds in setting the tone that “Blonde” is built on, as well as introducing Ocean’s new minimalist sound. “Blonde” turns away from many common principles of modern R&B and instead finds beauty in subtle production and modest instrumentals. The result is a more strippedback, experimental sound and its strength lies in it’s dreamy atmosphere. The lighter instrumentation allows Ocean’s powerful, emotionladen voice to take center stage on each track. The track “Ivy” picks up where “Nikes” left off, continuing it’s echoing sounds and spacey flavor with the use of meandering guitar sounds. Ocean’s knack for unique melody is on full display while he croons about a romance

he has outgrown. While “Blonde’s” production is without a doubt subdued, it never seems lazy. Every sound feels deliberate, important to the narrative of each song. Each song feels beautiful in its own way, whether it’s the graceful string arrangements on “Siegfried” or the long gospelthemed organ chords in “Godspeed.” Palettes range from the ambient backing on “White Ferrari” to the wild and disorienting sounds on “Pretty Sweet.” Even the contributions from featured artists are understated for the most part. Beyonce contributes soft, angelic vocal harmonies on the track “Pink + White” and rapper Andre 3000 delivers an intense, head spinning verse on the short “Solo (Reprise).” Most of “Blonde’s” contributions from featured artists come from behind the scenes. These additions range from work by acclaimed producers Pharrell, James Blake and Jamie Foxx, to lyrical interpolations, references and samples of artists such as Elliot Smith, Stevie Wonder and even The Beatles. Though “Blonde” may feature

Photo provided by flicker.com Frank Ocean creates orginal master piece with release of lastest album ‘Blonde.’

a laundry list of talented contributors, it still manages to feel like an intensely personal album. Lyrically, Ocean bares all, revealing his thoughts and feelings on a variety of rather intimate topics. “Blonde” is at it’s best when Ocean is unapologetically raw, giving listeners a window into his life. Ocean tackles all of the classics including love, loneliness, fame, money, drugs and nostalgia, all without feeling cliché or stale. The low points of the record are relatively few and far between, mainly coming in the form of “skits.” The first skit features the nasally voice of Ocean’s “mom” hypocritically giving advice on how to “be yourself,” while the second features an incredibly

French story in which social media kills a man’s romance. While both manage to fit tonally and thematically, both drag on a bit too long. In several instances, “Blonde” may just be too modest for many casual listeners. Ocean doesn’t rely on catchy repetitive choruses or overly ornate beats and as a result, plenty of listeners may not find this record engaging enough for them. Those who are in the right mindset and who are patient are likely to find “Blonde’s” avantgarde take on modern pop the most rewarding. Hopefully listeners don’t have to wait four more years for another one.

Recap: stars shine at 2016 Video Music Awards Rahkiya Brown Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com The VMA’s are known for crazy performances and that feeling of suspense as viewers never know what may happen. This year’s show aired on Aug. 28 and it was definitely a night to remember. It all went down at New York City’s famous Madison Square Garden and some of viewers, favorite artists were there to take the stage. Rihanna opened the show with a mash-up of some of her many hits such as “Where Have You Been,” “Please Don’t Stop the Music” and “Only Girl in the World.” That was just one of her three performances as she was the recipient of this year ’s Michael Jackson “Video Vanguard Award.” She also did a reggae medley which included her hit single “Work.” She then concluded the show with “B**** Better Have My Money,” “Pour it Up” and “Needed Me” all before she slowed it down for viewers with her ballad “Love on the Brain.”

Photo provided by en.wikipedia.org Beyonce receives moonmen for work on lastest album at this year ’s show.

Rihanna looked stunning in a gorgeous gown accented with a belt around the waist. The show stopper really came when Drake showed up fashionably late just to present his boo with her “Vanguard” award, delivering a speech

that left viewers all craving a romance of their own after he admitted he’s been in love with the Barbados princess since he was 22 years old when he saw her on the set of her first video, “Pon De Replay.” Queen Bey was of course in the

building as well. Beyonce racked up a total of eight moonmen at this year’s show, breaking the record for the artist with the most VMA’s of all time with a total of 21, surpassing Madonna who has 20. On top of breaking records, Beyonce also took viewers’ breath away with a performance of what seemed to be her entire visual album, “LEMONADE.” She stormed around the stage, wowing the crowd with her amazing dance moves and electric energy. Beyonce dropped her surprise visual album earlier this year, following up with the “Formation World Tour,” which was extremely successful. One of Beyonce’s biggest fans, Kanye West, also took the stage, but this was no ordinary performance. Rumor has it that MTV gave Kanye four minutes on stage to do whatever he wanted to do. So, he spoke. Kanye talked viewers’ ears off for about two of the four minutes, but for the last two, he introduced the world to a groundbreaking music video for his song “Fade.” The video starred singer songwriter, Tey-

anna Taylor and featured her husband, Iman Shumpert and their eight-month old baby girl. Taylor stole the show, dancing around the gym with her smoking body, topping it off with a steamy shower scene with her husband, leaving viewers speechless The video has proven to be a major moment in her career as she has gotten countless shout outs and new opportunities since the exclusive world premiere. Even Kim Kardashian reached out to Taylor via Twitter to ask her how she achieved such a hot bod. Other performers included rapper Future, legendary pop star Britney Spears, and a duet by Arianna Grande and Nicki Minaj, both sporting cute cotton candy pink outfits. Other winners included Calvin Harris for “How Deep is Your Love” and Fifth Harmony for “Work From Home” ft. Ty Dolla Sign. DNCE took home the “Artist to Watch Award” and Drake received a moonman for his “Hotline Bling” video. All in all, MTV has definitely done it once again, giving viewers a night for the books.

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‘Blood runs Thick’ preview by Sean Maphia Darkness. This is all I see. I feel like I’m trapped in someone’s dusty old basement. I smell the moth balls, the print of old newspapers, and plastic from old children’s toys. It smells like my basement from my childhood home. A ghostly woman appears as soon as my eyes adapt to the light. The first thing that gets my attention is her eyes. They are so full of rage and her tears are of blood. The blood from her tears and other marks are dripping off of her face and her teeth are sharp as hell. Her tongue resembles a snake’s. She reminded me of Medusa. She starts to swoop in for attack. She’s going to kill me. I know it. My own mother is going to kill me.

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Taurus (Apr. 20 - May 20): Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22):

Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21):

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18):

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Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20):

New beginnings don’t have to mean letting go of what is close. You may feel yourself distance yourself from what was. Try to reconnect with those you want to stay and you will be happy with

Happiness is more than a state of mind. It is more than a word. If you take for granted the happiness you feel currently, you may find yourself without it. Appreciate the things in your life that make it great.

Focusing too much time on tomorrow takes away the joy you can get from today. Take the time to stop worrying, planning or thinking ahead and spend some time in the moment.

There is more than one way to reach your destination. Explore the various pathways around you they can help lead you to your goal. You may be shocked by some of the options that open themselves to you.

Temptation leads those who allow themselves to be lead. Make sure you practice self control this week, as the temptations around you may lead you down a path you do not wish to go down.

Colors can influence you mood. Take a look at the colors you surround yourself with and you may find that they are not reflecting how you are truly feeling. Find the color that expresses you.

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Breathe. This may seem like a simple idea. There have been times this week you have ignored this simple action. Take a second and take a deep breath to get through the day.

Odd is in the eyes of the beholder. Don’t be afraid to show your true nature because it can help you find someone who sees you as perfect. You shouldn’t have to change for perfection.

Things cannot be answered until you are brave enough to ask the question. Find the strength to do so and you will be able to push yourself to new heights.

Storms always pass. This week may have been rough, so it’s important that you look toward tomorrow when you will be able to see clear skies once again.

Here you are. It is important that you acknowledge this and start to appreciate the here and now. You never know how long you have here.

Today is different, it is unique. Share the beauty of today and you will see tomorrow will be the same beauty that you see around yourself today.