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Gov. shuts down; Outdated Tyler Hall next up for campus renovations Oswego braces Phase one construction budget set at $20 million; work on building will begin May 2014 for future effects Seamus Lyman News Editor slyman@oswegonian.com The U.S. government is currently shut down due to a lack of bi-partisanship in Congress, resulting in the furlough of roughly 800,000 federal employees. The government closed Oct. 1, the first day of the federal fiscal year. It is the responsibility of the president and Congress to make interim appropriations or full-year appropriations and have them signed into law before this date. If they fail to do so, as in this circumstance, a funding gap ensues and leads to shutdown. While the government in Oswego and New York state continue to function, there are still reasons for concern during the shutdown. Though many problems are not immediate. Oswego State’s government funding has been appropriated, therefore the shutdown does not disrupt the currently-funded programs at Oswego State, such as the Federal Work-Study program or research programs funded through national grants. This is similar to a problem discussed earlier this year, when sequestration affected the national government. Currently, the National Science Foundation will not be able to provide any new funding opportunities.

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With the Shineman Center complete and the demolition of Snygg Hall set to begin, construction crews now turn to the next project: the renovation of Tyler Hall. Tyler Hall was built in 1965 and, with the exception of normal small-scale updates, has seen no other work since that time, according to Tom LaMere, Oswego State director of facilities planning and design. “The building has the original finishes, mechanical systems, windows,

doors, and structure,” LaMere said. “The building has been reprogrammed to meet current needs and needs a total new makeover.” Students and faculty who spend time in Tyler have heard rumors of renovation over the last few years and are relieved that work on the building will finally begin soon. “Yes, the renovation is long over due,” theater professor Kathleen Macey said. “The air and heating really need to be done. And the theater, including the stage, need upgrades in electrics and other areas.” Before its classes were moved to the new Shineman center, Snygg Hall, also

years-old: the average age a recent young adults reaches before finding a median-paying ($42,000) job.

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percent: the amount the employment rate has decreased for young adults between 2000 and 2011.

Ronel Puello Asst. A&E Editor rpuello@oswegonian.com Former porn star Ron Jeremy and feminist author and activist Susan G. Cole debated the virtues and vices related to pornography on Wednesday to a packed crowd in the Hewitt Union ballroom. The debate, presented by the Student Association Programming Board, is one of a series called “Great Debates” on social issues sponsored by Wolfman Productions. When the news first spread that the actor with more than 1,800 X-rated films under his belt was coming to Oswego State’s campus to debate pornography, social network buzz led to the event being a smash hit, with attendance of close to 1000 students and observers waiting in line to get a chance to see the debate.

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million for. According to LaMere, phase one of the renovations will begin in May 2014. The plan calls for a complete change of the current entrance from the east side to two new entries on the northeast and southeast corners, one on the Culkin Hall side of the building and the other on the side facing Mahar Hall. The upper lobby will be increased in size to provide a larger gathering space. A twostory instrumental rehearsal room will be created in the corner facing Culkin.

Millennials: the ‘new lost generation?’

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built in the 1960s, had problems that students and professors regularly complained about. Tyler Hall is no different. “The lighting in Tyler Hall is awful,” student stage manager Kellie Mcmenemon said. “The lab theater is extremely dark and a hassle to work in. The practice rooms are in extremely bad shape and need serious attention. A lot of students use them whether they be music or theater students. These rooms have awful acoustics and are very dusty, and nowhere near sound proof.” The plans for the renovation are still in the developing stage. Phase one of the project is being finalized at this time, which the construction budget has $20

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the gap between the average annual earnings of 18 to 29 year-olds and 30 to 54 year-olds.

the ratio of wealth controlled by old adults to that of young adults. In 1984, older adults had 13 times as much wealth as young adults.

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illennials are finding it harder than any generation in 40 years to find median-paying jobs, leaving many to wonder whether today’s 20-30 year-olds will eventually become known as the next “lost generation,” according to research released Monday by the Georgetown Public Policy Institute. While the news may not come as too large of a surprise coming on the heels of the Great Recession, the numbers released in the report, titled “Failure to Launch: Structural Shift and the New Lost Generation,” laid bare many of the problems recent college and high school graduates alike have faced. The labor force participation for 20-24 year-olds in 2012 reached its lowest point since 1972 and the average age at which young workers reach a median-range wage ($42,000) has increased to 30 from 26 in 1980, according to the report. “The numbers are concerning to an extent,” Aaron Millard, a junior inance major, said. “I definitely know a lot of kids who are juniors and seniors and unsure what will happen to them next, and I’ve felt the same at times, so it could be a

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real issue.” The average earnings for recent college graduates grew consistently between 1980 and 2000, but have stagnated since, even decreasing since 2008 to an average around $35,000 in 2012, according to the report. Tim James, who graduated in May from Oswego State with degrees in economics and finance, said that, despite finding a job the summer after graduation, the numbers are still concerning. “College costs are rising and income after college isn’t rising much at all,” said James, who will soon begin a full-time job with The Vanguard Group financial management firm in Phoenix. “The fact that the average college graduate doesn’t make $42,000 a year until age 30 would have been a very serious concern to me at graduation, since that’s approximately how much student loans I had.” The report, which analyzed three decades worth of census data, noted that the labor market model of a worker entering the labor force at age 18 and exiting at 65 is no longer in existence. Instead, young workers are entering the labor force at older ages, after acquiring various required skills through internships, work-study or part-time work.

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Nature program educates about project Walk led by Rice Creek informs public of Fallbrook Dam Project Jihyoung Son Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com

Last Saturday, Oswego State held the naturalist-led walk event, Rice Creek Restored and Running Free, for visitors from the Oswego community to take a hike to Rice Creek and discuss the Fallbrook Pond Dam Removal Project. This event was the first of three sessions of Oswego State’s Rice Creek Field Station fall programming launched this semester called: Sharing Science. Nichole Thibado, the part-time naturalist in Rice Creek Field Station, gave a talk by the Fallbrook Pond to a couple of visitors from the Oswego community. Rice Creek Field Station announced the visit through its website and local newspapers such as the Palladium Times and the Valley News Online. The Fallbrook Dam Removal Project is a habitat restoration project ongoing since June 2012 under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Fish Passage Program. Oswego State partnered with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (Fisheries Bureau), Auxiliary Services and the Black River – St. Lawrence River Resource Conservation District & Development Project Inc. to implement the $62,000 project, which restores stream habitat and ecological function. Fallbrook Dam was originally built in 1895 to generate power to a mill adjacent to the pond. According to Thibado, the problem was, due to natural receding of the flow of water, sediments began to seed behind the dam, which caused the disruption of the ecosystem. After the mill shut down, the decision was made to notch the dam. “We are not currently taking a certain action to bring it back to what it used to be,” Thibado said during the talk. “The best thing we expect is that the pond gets recovered naturally so that we would never have to do this again.” The project concluded last summer. It ended up removing the remnants of the dam and instead placing the large stone works last August, to facilitate the flow of water and add to the natural aesthetics of the stream, according to Steven Baker, assistant director of Auxiliary Services. The Dam Removal Project has proved itself to be effective in enhancing biodiversity in Fallbrook Pond.

The faculty and students of Oswego State conducted research titled, “The effects of dam removal on plant succession along a riparian zone at Fallbrook Pond, Oswego, NY.” By sampling the vegetation growth around Fallbrook, they led to a conclusion that dam removal has led to the restoration of the ecosystem back to what it previously was before the dam was constructed. According to the research conducted by professor C. Eric Hellquist and his students, aquatic hydrophytes began to dominate the pond since the construction of the dam. However, after the dam removal, the ecosystem of the pond faced the disturbance, which means it began to have room for hydrophytes of wetland and terrestrial species to grow up. The biodiversity in the pond increased, while the volume of biomass remained status quo. “The overall theme of the study is to examine patterns of plant succession as a new habitat (the sediments of the former Fallbrook Pond) exposed and available for colonization,” Hellquist said. “The plants are recolonizing from the seedbank in the sediments as well as from wind and animal dispersal of seeds into the basin. It is a rather unusual opportunity to be able to see how species abundances change following a dam’s removal.” The dam removal project also re-estab-

lished six miles of upstream passage for brook trout and American eel along Rice Creek, a tributary of Lake Ontario. Also, last April, during Quest, Oswego State’s annual daylong symposium, the faculty and students gave presentations on the impact of the dam and the removal project. The presentation showed that the dam removal project led to a lowering of the aquifer system water level. After the naturalist-led walk was over, the group moved to the Rice Creek Field Station. Thibago showed the visitors the newly opened Rice Creek Field Station, which included a rain garden, bird-feeding station, observatory, herb garden named after Ruth Sachidanandan and building-certified LEED gold, equipped with high-technology. “I love offering programs that connect science to others,” Thibado said. “I was also glad it was such a nice day.” The following events of the Sharing Science from Rice Creek Field Station include “Wonderful World of Wood Ducks,” the lecture by professor Michael Schummer in waterfowl ecology, planned on Oct. 19, and “Bat Ecology and Conservation,” where Noelle Rayman of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will share facts on bats. All programs will take place on selected Saturdays at 1 p.m. at the renewed Rice Creek Field Station.

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Jihyoung Son | The Oswegonian Participants of the nature walk discuss the Fallbrook Dam project. The walk was hosted by Rice Creek Field Station.

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Brooke Kruger Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com After a week of events celebrating the different cultures at Oswego State, the ALANA Multicultural Leadership Conference came to an end on Saturday. The conference ended with the ALANA Alumni Networking Fair held near The Point in Campus Center. At the fair, each group had a stall that it decorated to represent their culture. The groups there included the African Student Organization, Asian Student Association, the Latino Student Union and the Caribbean Student Association. The fair provided a chance for alumni to come back to the school and talk to some of the students, and the students took advantage of it. Vice President of the Latino Student Union Claudette Mejia and treasurer Samantha Cordero said they sought connections and got them. “Knowing we can contact and have a relationship, not just for a day, with them is good,” Cordero said, after getting the contact details of one alumnus who said she could help with the group. “I’m proud of how the groups can come together, it’s a beautiful thing,” she added. Mejia said the fair was a good chance “for

alumni to come back and see old faces and talk about the past” as well as share their stories with the students. Larissa Assam and Temi Koya from the African Student Organization said that they “like how it gives us something to do together.” “The collaboration is great,” Koya said. “It brings us closer to the other groups. It’s nice to see how similar we are,” she said about the Caribbean Student Association, who did a talk called ‘Rainforest Cafe’ with during the conference. “We learned a lot about the Caribbean culture doing that.” Brandon Farmer, a graduate assistant for Student Involvement, worked at the conference last year as well and said this year was just as good. “Every year it gets bigger and better,” Farmer said. Farmer said the weekend is for the ALANA alumni to reunite. “We asked all ALANA organizations to set up a stand to network and socialize,” he said. “I hope people make connections that will benefit them,” Farmer said. “Get them on the right foot for when they leave.” “Some of the alumni may be former members of the ALANA groups and can offer advice that will benefit the students now,” he said. Rene Patton-Cox, an alumna from the class

of 1976, said she met her husband when she was studying at Oswego State. “We’ve been together for 40 years, married for 20,” she said “I was a part of the BSU.” “Every five years we come back to Oswego,” Patton-Cox said, mentioning the alumni reunion. “The first one was in 1996 and I’ve been to every one,” she said. Patton-Cox said the reason she likes Oswego State was because it was away from her home in New York City. “But still in the same state, that was important for my mom,” she said “They have beautiful summers as well. I used to come here for theatre over the summer.” “I was the first to graduate from college in my family,” Patton-Cox said, adding she now has other family members that have graduated from Oswego State. She said that education is important and that she’s happy that it’s more diverse now. “It’s the key to moving up and improving,” she said. “Making sure that the next generation does better than what we did.” “It’s important that everyone has a voice,” Patton-Cox said, adding that education is the key to getting that voice. “The person who is considered the least important may come up with the answer.”

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Landmark Celebration

Skeletal systems of a monkey (left) and of a turtle (right) were on display in a zoology lab in Shineman Center. Carly Karas uses a touch-free device to play a game in a conference room displaying multiple aspects of the Human Computer Interaction program. Johnathan Leeawen (right), a graduate student, presents his poster in Shineman Center during the open house celebrations Monday. The project

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(Right) A demonstration with robots by Human Computer Interaction program showed how they were used in films made by Australian students. The robots can be programmed to recognize speech and eye contact.

Visitors viewed poster presentations that lined the hallway. Professor James Seago works with senior Jake May with the new Zeiss microscope in Shineman Center.

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Renovations planned for Tyler Hall to be complete in December of 2015; begins in May TYLER HALL from COVER “New practice rooms, ticket booth, toilets, coatroom, and offices are in the design,” LaMere said. New and efficient mechanical systems, AV systems, fire protection finishes and exterior improvements and new furniture are also in the design plans, among other things. “Art, theater and music students can be in Tyler Hall from sunrise to sunset,” Mcmenemon said. “A huge change we would all like to see in the renovation would be some sort of café. Because our work hours are so long, most of us never have the chance to eat properly, and even just a cup of coffee can make or break a project or a

performance. Another change we would like to see in the renovation would be a more inviting environment. For an arts building, Tyler Hall does not demonstrate the talent of the art students enough. It would be nice to see Tyler Hall display more of the art work, the galleries are great but the hallways and Waterman Lobby would become so much brighter with some more art.” One of the main highlights of the building is the Tyler Art Gallery, which displays traveling exhibitions, locally produced loan exhibitions and the best work of the students and faculty, in a variety of art forms. This feature has been carefully looked at and construction crews plan to put a considerable amount of updating into it. According to LaMere, the two galleries will combine to one larger one.

“I’m very excited about the renovations to the gallery,” gallery director Michael Flanagan said. “I understand that all wall and floor surfaces will be updated. A new track lighting system in the gallery will have improved versatility and should reflect recent developments in thinking about lighting artworks. The gallery’s temperature and humidity control will also be greatly improved; an important aspect of art preservation. All of this should add greatly to Tyler Art Gallery audience experience.” The plan to protect the gallery’s current art collection is to move it off-site during renovations to a facility dedicated and designed to fill the art’s specialized storage needs. The other prominent feature of Tyler Hall is Waterman Theatre, which houses performances put on by students in the theater department

Grants and direct student loans, will continue to function. However, the funding for Race to the Top, Investing in Innovation and Promise Neighborhoods financial aid programs will only last until Dec. 31, according to the Education Department. Blissert said that there is no expected affect on financial aid, adding that while there is no delayed funding as of now, it “depends on how long the government is shutdown.” In addition, the Education Department released its contingency plan on Sept. 27 in the event that the government would shut down. The plan calls for 3,983 employees to be furloughed, which is over 90 percent of its staff. For the first week of the furlough, only 212 employees are labeled as “excepted” and for weeks two through four, there are 242 employees “excepted.” “Excepted” employees are those deemed essential to governmental operation. If the government remains closed into January, there will be no financial aid for

the more than 14 million students receiving grants and loans. The longest government shutdown lasted 21 days from Dec. 16, 1995 until Jan. 5, 1996. However, many have noted that the current situation is much different, with a more divided Congress and a weakened economy. The shutdown is coinciding with the country reaching the $16.699 trillion debt limit, which was set May 19 of this year. The U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Jacob Lew sent a letter to Congress on Sept. 25 to alert it that the government would reach the debt ceiling “no later than October 17.” The estimated monetary amount the government would have to operate would be $30 billion, which Lew claims “would be far short of net expenditures on certain days, which can be as high as $60 billion.” This would also lead to the first time the U.S. has ever not been able to meet all of its obligations. In the letter Lew states that it would be “catastrophic” if the government were unable to pay all of its bills.

and other special gatherings and shows. “Waterman Theatre is extremely outdated,” Mcmenemon said. “Theater technology has increased rapidly throughout the past few years and Waterman has stayed still. For example, our dimmer pack is ancient and a pain to work with. If a new dimmer pack is included in the theater’s renovation, it would make an extreme difference.” The entire theater will be completely renovated and will include new seating, sound systems, lighting, control room, stage, catwalks and orchestra pit elevator. The replacement of the mechanical systems, along with a new passenger elevator, are also included in phase one, according to LaMere. The relocation plans for Tyler Hall classes and faculty offices during the renovation

process are still being determined. The building’s costume shop began planning on moving out during the summer and the process is ongoing. “All of our dates at the moment are tentative,” Macey said. “We are still learning and planning the move. The planners and the dean are working on where we will teach classes.” Macey said. LaMere said the bulk of classes would be temporarily held in Hewitt Union in the old Earth Sciences department rooms, which recently moved to Shineman. “Just like the sciences, what we need in order to teach the classes will happen,” Macey said. Construction on Tyler Hall is scheduled to be completed by December 2015.

Government shutdown continues but lacks any immediate consequences for Oswego State SHUTDOWN from COVER It will be unable to respond to any emails sent its way during this time. Though its website, www.NSF.gov, states it “will respond to your inquiries as soon as practicable after normal operations have been resumed.” As of now, the shutdown will not affect Oswego State. “At worse we think it could cause a delay,” Julie Blissert, director of public affairs for Oswego State, said. Blissert said that nothing is delayed, but this is all dependent on how long the shutdown lasts. Financial aid for students has already been granted and funded for the Fall 2013 semester. According to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website, the shutdown only poses a “limited impact on the FAFSA process, to the delivery of federal student aid, or to the federal student loan repayment functions.” Permanent and multi-year funding federal aid programs, like Pell

Answering questions about the shutdown Why is the government shut down? The Constitution states that Congress must pass laws regarding the spending of money. If a bill is not passed on time, the government loses its legal authority to spend money. What is all this talk of a CR in Congress? Continuing Resolutions are passed by Congress as stopgaps that maintain spending at the levels they’re currently at. Note: Clean CRs do not contain policy changes. Why can’t this just end? The Democrats who control the Senate want funding for the Affordability Care Act (ACA/Obamacare), which was made law in 2010, while the Republicans who control the House of Representatives passed a spending bill that does not provide funding for the implementation of the ACA. When will the shutdown end? Once President Obama has signed a bill into law that gives the government a spending plan and the government can being starting back up.

Has this ever happened before? Yes, and actually 17 times since Congress revised the budgeting process in 1976 according to NBC News. The most recent one began on Dec. 15, 1995 and lasted until Jan. 6, 1996. I receive federal financial aid; will this be affected? Not this semester. The Department of Education provides direct loans and Pell Grants through multi-year and permanent funding and they have already been distributed for the fall semester. However, if the shutdown goes into January, then you may start to see problems. How did Dan Maffei, Oswego’s representative in the House, vote? He voted with House Republicans to pass a bill that would lead to the government shutdown.

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Generation Y having issues advancing careers beyond college Oswego State Career Services seeks to help students get jobs once they enter into tough economic times GENERATION from COVER James said it was his work at an internship that he believes led to being hired by his current employer. “It wasn’t glorious, it was mostly making photocopies and appointments and transcribing meetings,” James said. “But it was a foot in the door, and it led me to my current job.” Gary Morris, the head of Career Services in The Point at Oswego State, said his department checks up on students a year after graduation, and that around 90 percent are either working full time or enrolled in graduate school. He added that he “flat out rejects” how many Oswego State students take until their mid to late 20s to find gainful employment. “I don’t care about the job market,” Morris said. “It can be great, it can be bad. I’ve seen both versions, and I don’t care what the job market says… If a student wants to get out of here and do remarkable things, there is a pathway to success and I think we have put together the tools and resources to help students find that pathway.” While Morris acknowledges the challenges students face in today’s market, he said the Career Services department stresses that students look beyond the circumstances and focus on what they are looking for in a career. “It is a lousy job market, and in a lousy global and national economy, the Northeast is pretty much in the bottom of the job market and, in the Northeast, New York is pretty much in the basement and Oswego County is in the basement of New York – and I don’t care,” Morris said. “If I can get students to get the attitude that it doesn’t matter, that ‘I will be successful,’ then my team has what it takes to make anybody in any major successful.” Morris said the ideal student, in regards to finding employment after graduation, should try several different options, ranging from activities, clubs, internships, employment on or off campus and a variety of classes outside his or her major. ‘The best thing a student can do is get more experience and see what it is really like to be working in a field,” Morris said. “And if along the way a student realizes this isn’t

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the career for them, then great, off the list. But at least a student can say, ‘I looked into this,’ ‘I spoke to someone about this.’” Career Services offers several programs to help usher students into career paths beyond graduation, including an etiquette dining event and a career fair that will take place on Wednesday. Millard said The Point and business school have been helpful in finding him opportunities to get experience in his field.

“I feel confident that I have done enough things that a job opportunity will eventually come up,” Millard said, adding that he has experience working as a teller for bank this summer that he believes can help land him a career. “Networking and flexibility are huge,” James said. “Don’t discount any opportunity you hear about until you’ve heard it all the way through.” Where exactly to find these opportunities,

however, has become a challenge in and of itself. The Georgetown report compiled a list of the large metropolitan areas with the highest employment rates for people ages 21 to 30 and neither New York nor any of its bordering states placed a city on this list. In fact, the New York-Northeastern New Jersey area, the largest metropolitan area in New York state, placed on the list for the worst employment rates for 21 to 30 year-olds, with 67 percent of

the age group employed. The MinneapolisSt. Paul area in Minnesota, the city with the highest employment for 21 to 30 year-olds, had an employment rate of 80 percent. Morris said Career Services accounts for the geographic data in the same manner as the poor overall employment data, by focusing in on what the student wants. “If a student wants to work as an accountant in Boulder, Colorado, we can make that happen,” Morris said. “If a student wants to be a social worker in Manhattan, we can make that happen. Geography doesn’t play a role in what we do.” James recently moved to Phoenix, Ariz., to start his career, and said he has seen other graduates moving west for work “in droves.” “The East Coast doesn’t have nearly the job growth that the Midwest and West Coast is experiencing,” James said. “I would highly recommend being open to the option of moving across the country for employment.” The important thing for future graduates, Morris said, is to figure out what exactly works for them. “We really sit down and think, ‘OK, what’s the dream?’” Morris said. “At this point in your life, if you can’t think big, if you can’t go for that brass ring, you probably never will. You’re never more enthusiastic, optimistic than you are at 20 to 22 years-old.” Still, in light of the gloomy statistics, the concern remains that all the enthusiasm of a young generation can be lost amid struggle to find employment leading to, as the article implies, “the new lost generation.” Millard said he is still optimistic despite the numbers, citing new opportunities provided by the Internet and college recruiting. “If someone is driven and motivated,” Millard said, “there will always be opportunities out there.” James also said, though there is sure to be frustration with a struggling economy, he tries to look toward the more positive aspects of the recent economic trends, such as companies that pay higher wages to employees advancing and finding success as well more people from the younger generations taking leadership roles in the economy. “I don’t think that we will become the ‘lost generation’ in the end,” James said. “I believe that we are the ‘lost generation’ right now, but in the coming years we will be ‘found.’”

Debate on pornography held on campus PORN from COVER The debate began with preliminary remarks by Cole and Jeremy to allow the audience to understand their viewpoints on the issues related to pornography. Cole began by stressing to the audience that she isn’t anti-sex, anti-masturbation or pro-censorship of porn and is actually in favor of legalized prostitution. Cole stated that she opposes the porn industry because it is a predatory business that perpetuates the values associated with rape culture. Jeremy opened his side of the debate by citing various scientific articles that asserted pornography aids relationships, that pornographic films help curb the urges of violent sexual offenders and that a link between violent crime and pornography could not be produced. He went on to address supposed exploitation. “We’re all performers,” Jeremy said. “How can we be exploited if we all know what we’re getting into from the beginning? There’s more exploitation of people and sex in mainstream things, like in ads and movies.” The floor was then opened to the audience for questions for both Cole and Jeremy to debate and answer. The moderators of the debate made it known that no offensive questions or comments would be tolerated toward the speakers or in response to an audience member’s questions. This did not stop the large crowd from making its voice heard at times, but ultimately the crowd was respectful of one another and the speakers. “I’m surprised students are this engaged and mature about their questions and the material,” junior creative writing/film major Elmer

Beriguente said. Questions from students ranged from the rights of sex workers, to personal responsibility with regards to the consumption of pornography, to the speaker’s personal opinions on the best-selling erotic novel “50 Shades of Grey” “That’s the crappiest book ever,” Cole said. “It’s just so badly written. I’m sure anyone in this room can write a much better story than that.” One student asked Cole if she thought that Michelangelo’s David was pornographic in nature, with Cole rebuffing her assertion and Jeremy joking that the difference between art and hardcore pornography is “all in the lighting.” The final question posed to both Cole and Jeremy was how they would react if their son or daughter told them they wanted to work in pornography. “That’s the hardest question that I get asked every time I do one of these things.” Jeremy said. “There’s a double standard at play here, definitely. It would be much easier to hear my son say that to me than my daughter, that’s for sure. But if she’s 18, there’s only so much I can say or do.” At the conclusion of the debate, both speakers left themselves available for a meet-andgreet where fans could take photos, buy memorabilia, and get autographs. Jeremy ended by remarking that he has been doing these debates for ten years and always enjoys them. “You might not think it, but Susan and I are actually good friends,” Jeremy said. “Tyson and Lewis might not have shook hands, but they really liked each other. That’s a lot like me and Susan.”

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3 SUNY schools scrap mandatory SAT scores for applicants College Board standardized test’s signifigance in question by universities across the United States; not at Oswego State Luke Parsnow Asst. News Editor lparsnow@oswegonian.com Average SAT scores around the United States have remained stagnant over the last five years, spawning a movement to rely less on its numbers when evaluating a student’s academic standing. In 2013, only 43 percent of the test-takers met or exceeded the benchmark score of 1550 out of a possible 2400 on the SAT, according to a September report released by the College Board, which organizes the SAT. The report also said that students that achieve a grade of 1550 or higher have a 65 percent chance of completing freshman year of college with

a grade point average of B-minus or better. The scores for students enrolled at Oswego State have fluctuated over the last few years. On the verbal section of the SAT, freshmen admitted into Oswego State scored 544 in 2008, 546 in 2009, 549 in 2010 and 545 in 2011 and 2012, each time high above the national average, according to the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment. The math scores saw a similar trend, hitting a peak in 2010 before falling back to 2008 levels last year. Critics of the SAT test claim that in a period of overwhelming student testing, with students coming from all kinds of demographics, the SAT

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is not a good tool for measuring students’ ability. SUNY Potsdam recently changed its application policy, with SUNY approval, giving students the option to submit SAT scores. SUNY Delhi and Empire State College have followed suit and remain the only schools in the SUNY system with this policy. “There in fact have been hundreds of scholarly articles published in thepast decade regarding the predictive nature of standardized test score versus student success in college,” said Bruce Brydges, associate vice president of institutionaleffectiveness and enrollment management at SUNY Potsdam. “Generally the results are quite conclusive that SAT scores in particular are a very weak predictor ofsuccess and something that most admissions counselors would tell you isthat high-school grade scores are a much more reliable predictor of student success at college.” According to Brydges, the new policy has had beneficial results. There has been a 17 percent increase in Potsdam’s number of applications, a 113 percent increase of applications from minority groups, a 13 percent increase of enrolled minority group students and a slight increase in the highschool GPA of accepted students. The College Board report also noted that 46 percent of the 1.66 million test takers this year were from minority groups, up a percentage point from 2012. “SUNY Potsdam still accepts SAT scores and uses them for merit scholarships,” Brydges said. “However the key is that our admissions use a holistic approach that considers each student individually, taking into account high-school GPA, types of courses taken in high-school, a writing sample, interview, letters of reference and additional activity sheet.”

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According to the Admissions Office at Oswego State, the SAT or the ACT is required for admission and is used as part of the evaluation process, but there is no firm cut-off score and no number that ensures acceptance. “Students would be exempt from the SAT if they’ve been out of school for a few years or are not a native English speaker,” said Dan Griffin, interim director of admissions. Griffin also said that Oswego State uses the holistic style of application like most schools: a combination of test scores, highschool grades, involvement in extracurricular activities. This applies to both the early decision and regular applying times.

“We also look at the fact that students may or may not do well on taking tests,” Griffin said. “If a student has a lower GPA, then we look for a higher SAT score. If they have a higher GPA then we look for a lower SAT.” Brydges said that it is “highly probable” that other SUNY colleges will adopt an optional SAT policy sometime in the near future. Colleges and universities across the country have been experimenting with it for some time. As for Oswego State, the SATs remain an important part of the admission process and will unlikely adopt an optional policy of its own. “In the short tern, I can’t see us moving in that direction,” Griffin said.

CampusSafe mobile application proposed to replace current RaveGuardian at Oswego State Justine Polonski Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com Rave Guardian is the widely-unknown smart phone application used for student safety that Oswego State currently subscribes to, but the Student Association is looking into a new application to replace it: CampusSafe. The president of Oswego State’s Student Association, Anthony Smith, went to high school with the inventor of CampusSafe (or as it is called at RIT, TigerSafe,), Eric Irish. Oswego State currently has four blue lights on campus. Only two of these blue lights are currently operational. The two blue lights that are not operational are set to be removed from campus. “I did some research and it looks like we got the app and started using it in 2009. So, we’ve had it for about four years now,” Smith said. “I believe in March is when we purchased Rave Guardian, and we got it for a year, and then we continued to use it.” While Oswego State has had it for nearly four years now, very few students know about Rave Guardian and what it does, let alone use it. And many of the students who do know about the app don’t use it for fear of the GPS tracking feature being used to track them at all times, Smith said. “The reason for the switch is, the students aren’t using them,” Smith said. “They’re not using Rave Guardian, many don’t know what Rave Guardian is, and honestly it just seems clunky and outdated.” The Rave Guardian system seems impractical and unsafe in general. “When I think of a system that would be effective when it comes to alerting somebody, the last thing I would want to do is have to call and say, ‘Hey, I’m going to be home in 20 minutes.’ That makes you a target,” Smith said. “So, something that’s quick, discreet… Something like CampusSafe would be nice.” Irish worked with RIT’s public safety office and some of the students of RIT to

develop the program. TigerSafe is now being adapted into CampusSafe, so that other universities can use the program for their own campus safety needs. “I started CampusSafe as the commercial realization of the TigerSafe product,” Irish said. “A mobile security platform that could be brought to other colleges and universities. For example, at Oswego, we might call it LakerSafe.” Three main goals of CampusSafe are to inform, report and assist. The first goal, to inform, is accomplished within the app by offering “quick, easy access” to Public Safety phone numbers, weblinks and assorted other safety services, Irish said. The second goal, reporting, is made easy and efficient for users of the app.

“Report allows users to submit medium priority reports such as the need for a jumpstart, vehicle or room lockout, escort, et cetera,” Irish said. “These can all be submitted without having to call public safety, and will provide public safety with the user ’s contact information and physical location so they can respond.” The last goal is to assist, and the way that the app accomplishes this is by essentially turning into a blue light on your smart phone. “We use Wi-Fi and GPS location services to determine if you’re on campus, and if you are, a quick press of the blue light will alert Public Safety to your current location, contact information and any extra health emergency information entered,”

Irish said. The app also has a feature that allows users to physically call the public safety department on campus. The app comes with a dashboard to be used by the public safety department and has a Google map associated with it. The map allows them to see where on the campus the caller is, so long as the caller ’s GPS is turned on. If the caller ’s GPS is turned off, the application alerts the caller that GPS is not activated, and asks if this is what the caller wants. Users who may be hesitant about activating their GPS to be used by public safety should be aware that the app only uses GPS when you submit a report. Anthony Yazback is the lead investigator at RIT, and he worked hand in

hand with Irish on this project, helping Irish try to perfect the app from a public safety aspect. Yazback says the No. 1 goal of the app is for callers to be able to reach the public safety office. The app requires the same amount of effort as calling into the public safety office, if not less, Yazback said. All of the information that is usually obtained from the telephone is now available on the CampusSafe dashboard. Not only can caller information be determined from the dashboard, but it can also determine how many people are using the app, or even opening it on their phones to check statistics. Yazback said that they tried their best to build a versatile app. “It gives people options,” Yazback said.

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Lakers drop 2 weekend games

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Men’s soccer shut out against Oneonta Saturday after devastating loss to New Paltz Friday

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Andrew Pugliese Asst. Sports Editor apugliese@oswegonian.com The Oswego State men’s soccer team fell to SUNY Oneonta, 4-0, on Saturday, one day after losing a heartbreaking game to SUNY New Paltz, 3-2, on Friday to open up SUNYAC play. The two weekend losses gives Oswego State an 0-7-1 record, with an 0-2 mark in conference play. In Saturday’s match against Oneonta (6-2-2, 2-0 SUNYAC), Oswego State freshman goalie John Runge saw three secondhalf SUNY Oneonta shots on frame, and all three found their way into the goal, sealing the Lakers’ fate. The chances were few and far between for the hosts in the final 45 minutes of the game, as the Red Dragons applied pressure and dominated possession. Just about seven minutes into the second half, Oneonta State scored its second goal of the game off the foot of senior forward Luke Halberg. The service came in from sophomore midfielder Colin Volpe. Halberg settled it, set up and calmly grounded his shot through traffic and into the bottom left corner of the net. The visitors’ second score would be the one to turn the tide for the remaining 38 minutes of action. A minute and a half later, the Red Dragons were back in their offensive third, as sophomore midfielder and team-leading scorer Dylan Williams led Oneonta on the attack. The only offensive tactic that seemed to be working in Oswego State’s favor was its ability to draw fouls and set up free kicks.

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Perry Kennedy | The Oswegonian Freshman Paul Kwoyelo approaches the ball during Oswego State’s match Saturday afternoon against Oneonta State. The Lakers fell to the Red Dragons, 4-0.

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on a penalty chance, which opened the door for a stretch in which both sides would combine for four goals. Along with the goal by Underwood, Cortland’s freshman forward Gabrielle Stein rebounded her own shot for her first of two goals that afternoon. Oswego State got its lone goal of the half off the stick of freshman Grace Rinaldi, her third of the 2013 season, which leads Oswego State. “Grace has been a great freshman for the team,” head coach Brandi Lusk said via email. “She has stepped up and shows great composure and skill under pressure. I think she will do great things for us in the future.” Rinaldi scored off a pass from senior forward Ashley Fiorille. The assist was Fiorille’s fifth of the season, ranking her fifth in the nation for that category.

Oswego State volleyball head coach J.J. O’Connell has changed the attitude surrounding the program. He turned the team around and has led the Lakers to a 12-9 record this season. Despite the changes that have surrounded the team during his tenure at Oswego State, O’Connell has made an effort not to change as a person or coach. “I’ve always been an Upstate New York kind of guy, hiking, biking, and things of that sort,” O’Connell said. “Stuff you can’t really do too much of in the city in comparison.” O’Connell, along with the Oswego community, is thrilled that he has decided to return to upstate N.Y. to continue, and potentially end, his volleyball coaching career. Born in Auburn, O’Connell grew up in Ithaca, where he played volleyball for Ithaca High School as a middle hitter. O’Connell wanted volleyball to remain in his life after high school, so he became a coach. He served as an assistant coach at SUNY Cortland, Ferris State University and The College at Brockport for a combined eight years. His talent as a coach was evident and earned him a head-coaching job at Stevens Institute of Technology, where he coached for a decade. Then he decided to apply for the head-coaching job at Oswego State when the position became available. “I believe I was chosen over the other candidates, people who I know very well, because of what I accomplished at Stevens,” O’Connell said. “In three years, I brought their record from 3-18 to 28-5.” O’Connell’s players earned many postseason accolades during his tenure at Stevens. Six players earned a total of 12 AVCA All-America honors. In ten seasons at the helm of the program, O’Connell accumulated a combined record of 272-92 with a .747 career winning percentage.

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Andrew Pugliese Asst. Sports Editor apugliese@oswegonian.com The Oswego State field hockey team (3-5, 1-1 SUNYAC) took its fourth loss of the 2013 season Saturday, falling 7-2 to SUNYAC rival and 17th-ranked SUNY Cortland (6-2, 2-0 SUNYAC). The loss was the Lakers’ second straight, following their 1-0 defeat at the hands of Houghton College last week. Saturday afternoon’s game included the Totally Teal event, as the Oswego State field hockey squad raised money and awareness for the cause of ovarian cancer. Oswego State men’s ice hockey coach Ed Gosek’s wife Mary, who has been diagnosed with the disease, was on hand for a ceremonial ball drop at midfield prior to the game. The field hockey team wanted to focus on a cause this season, and the Totally Teal event made sense with someone in the Laker community affected by ovarian cancer.

All proceeds for the event went to the Hope for Heather Foundation, which Mary Gosek works with in the battle against ovarian cancer. The Red Dragons dominated the scoreboard throughout the game, scoring at least three goals per half and holding the hosts to one goal in each period. SUNY Cortland scored what would be the game-winning goal in the 30th minute of action off the stick of freshman forward Shelby Underwood. Underwood beat multiple Laker defenders and netted the Red Dragons’ third goal of the game. Just under four minutes into the game, senior defender Erin Smith scored Cortland’s first goal, her first of two on the day. Smith ran a give-and-go with sophomore midfielder Jillian Vogl before finding the back of Oswego State’s cage. About 20 minutes later, junior defender Abbey Wentlent continued the scoring

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Quote of the Week The reason I coach volleyball is that I have a passion to help out programs, and to teach the sport. - J.J. O’Connell, volleyball head coach

Oswego State had an impressive day on Wednesday taking down Utica College, 9-0. The Lakers (3-6) picked up five wins in singles including one from the Female Athlete of the Week Nicole Leader (6-4, 6-1). The squad also grabbed four points with victories in each doubles match. The visitors continue their season on Saturday at home versus Daemen College.

Volleyball The Lakers had a tough first weekend of SUNYAC Pool Play at Cortland. Oswego State carried a six-game winning streak into play, but quickly saw it disappear. The Lakers fell to the hosts, 3-1, on Friday and went on to lose both their matches on Saturday to SUNY Oneonta and SUNY Potsdam, 3-0 and 3-1 respectively.

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Women’s Tennis Senior, Baldwinsville, N.Y. The senior captain went 2-0 on the week in singles play, battling through a wrist injury that forced her to play left-handed. Leader helped Oswego to a 6-3 victory against St. John Fisher with a straight-set 7-5, 6-4 victory. In her second match of the week against Fredonia, Leader won in singles 6-4, 6-1. The Lakers continue play at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Utica before returning home for a match against Daemen College at 12 p.m. Saturday.

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Oswego State had a four-game winning streak snapped at SUNY Oneonta on Saturday as the Red Dragons took the match, 4-1. Senior Nikki Liadka scored the Lakers only goal of the match four and a half minutes into play. The hosts went on to score three unanswered goals, grabbing the eventual game-winner in the 54th minute off the foot of Karly DeSimone.

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Perry Kennedy | The Oswegonian Senior captain Mike Naab races toward the ball during Saturday’s game against Oneonta State at Laker Field.

SOCCER, from B1 However, after an Oswego State set piece was foiled by the visiting keeper, junior Daniel DeBottis, the Red Dragons came right down and capitalized on the Lakers’ missed opportunity. A group of Red Dragons loaded the box around Runge and, after a shot by Volpe rang off the cross bar, Williams came right back with a grounder across the box to expand the advantage to three with 30 minutes to play. Oswego State continued to try different combinations in order to move the ball upfield, but the sheer presence of Oneonta left sophomore Patrick Sprague, reigning Oswego State men’s Athlete of the Week, and senior Mike Naab unable to create a solid opportunity. With about 16 minutes to go, the Red Dragons put the last score of the game on the board as a rebound found sophomore forward Zef Saljanin who was able to finish the job. A ball from left of the box was saved by Runge and Saljanin was there to finish and grab his second goal of the match and fifth of the season. In the opening 45 minutes, Oswego State faced a great amount of pressure from the Red Dragons. Even though Runge and junior defenseman Eric Widanka and Jim Manton were able to play successful prevent defense for most of the half, a lack of communication between the Lakers’ goalie and the back four was prevalent. The lack of connection between the Oswego State back-end was exposed in

the 38th minute when Saljanin beat Runge for what would be the game-winner. On the offensive end, the Lakers’ coaching staff saw some positive out of senior midfielder Ryan Tibbetts. Even though Tibbetts was kept off the score sheet against Oneonta, his overall play made his coaches optimistic going forward. “He was getting up there and getting in the play and combining very well,” Assistant Coach Brett Littlefield said. “If we can keep him clicking and working with everyone else I think we’ll be successful going forward.” Along with Tibbetts, reserves such as freshman Paul Kwoyelo and Brody Magro performed well in the eyes of head coach Robert Friske, despite limited action. “They’re excellent young players that we’re trying to get more experience so they can be seasoned, even this year,” Friske said. In Friday’s game against SUNY New Paltz (2-5-2, 1-1 SUNYAC), Oswego State was taken to overtime for the third time this season. For the second time in those three occurrences, the Lakers came out on the losing end, falling to the Hawks 3-2. About halfway through the first overtime period, freshman Paul Wehner found his fellow junior defender Stephen Browne for the game-winning goal. The grounder was just another example of a lapse in the hosts’ defense, as they allowed an easy chance to sneak through. Friske recognizes that his back four and goalie are still getting used to each other and that progress needs to be made.

“The backs need to have a little more faith in their goalie and the goalie needs to have a little more faith in their backs,” Friske said. “We have to limit some of the confusion back there.” The goal came just a few moments after the Hawks missed their only other threatening opportunity of the period, after a Runge save. With 12 minutes remaining, Lakers’ senior midfielder Brendan Beisner found senior captain Mike Naab for Oswego State’s best opportunity of the allotted time. However, Naab’s shot sailed over the cross bar. The Hawks had a promising chance of their own in the 83rd minute when a Hawks’ shot eluded Runge and made it to the goal line. However, Widanka was there to make the save. Just before the lulled final minutes of the game, Oswego State found an equalizer during a rather dominant performance the first 30 minutes of the second half by the visiting Hawks. With about 18 minutes to play in regulation, Naab took a ball from senior Eddie Silvestro at the six-yard box and weaved his way past the Hawks net minder, junior Steven Domino, for the score. The goal was Naab’s second of the season. In the 55th minute, senior forward Javier Veras took advantage of space in the box and drilled home the go-ahead goal. The goal, assisted by senior midfielder Max Kornstein, was Veras’ first of the 2013 season. In the first half, Oswego State got off to a quick start after an offensive zone throw-in by Manton. Beisner recovered the ball and found Sprague for the game’s first score 42 seconds into the game. The goal was Sprague’s second of the 2013 campaign. Sprague is embracing his role as an offensive leader and a goal-scorer thus far in his sophomore campaign.

“I’ve got to put the ball in the net and then if I do that, as long as we keep getting goals, we’ll start winning,” Sprague said. “So, I’ve just got to do my part, just like everyone else. Hopefully I can do that for us.” From that point, SUNY New Paltz would up the pressure and control the ball for the majority of the 45-minute frame. The Hawks were finding open passing lanes and getting shots through to the Lakers’ keeper. Finally, in the 15th minute, New Paltz scored the game-tying goal when sophomore defenseman Kevin Jacobsen sent in a shot that sailed over Runge’s head. The Hawks did not stop the pressure there. They continued to control possession in such a fashion that Friske could be heard from across the field calling for his players to step up their play. Oswego State found life in the middle of the first half but a lack of cohesive chances left its opportunities unfruitful. The Lakers’ counter attacks against the New Paltz pressure left them playing with little chance of finding a second score. Oswego State finds itself at the bottom of the SUNYAC standings following the two losses last weekend. In the Lakers’ current position, Friske believes his squad must sweep both matches this weekend and split the other five games to qualify for the postseason. Although the task may seem steep, Friske still has hope in his players. “We’re backing ourselves into a corner pretty early, but I have confidence we can become a playoff team quickly if we right our wrongs,” Friske said. Oswego State heads back on the road this weekend as SUNYAC play continues. The Lakers will hit the road to take on SUNY Plattsburgh (7-1-1,1-0) on Friday afternoon at 4 p.m. before traveling to SUNY Potsdam on Saturday to take on the Bears (6-4, 0-1) at 1 p.m.

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Junior defender Jim Manton kicks the ball up the pitch during Friday’s match against SUNY New Paltz.

Coach leads Oswego State to strong start in 2013 O’CONNELL, from B1

PATRICK SPRAGUE

Men’s Soccer Sophomore, Spencerport, N.Y. Sprague scored his first two career goals against Morrisville and New Paltz. The sophomore opened the scoring against Morrisville with an unassisted goal 8:26 into the match, netting a chip shot from the top of the box. On Friday, in the Lakers’ first SUNYAC contest of the season, Sprague scored on a rebound 42 seconds into the game for his second goal of the week. Oswego is back in action at 4 p.m. Friday against Plattsburgh.

David Armelino | The Oswegonian Volleyball head coach J.J. O’Connell looks to continue building the program in his second season.

O’Connell earned many accolades while at Stevens, something he hopes to replicate while at Oswego State. Despite all the success he had at Stevens, O’Connell felt it was time to turn the page and Oswego State has been the perfect fit. “Oswego has revitalized me,” O’Connell said. “After coaching at Stevens for years, I felt like I needed new challenges and that’s what Oswego was able to offer me.” The coach has had to work hard to adjust, as the Oswego State community is a lot different. “Stevens is a private school,” O’Connell said. “With a much smaller amount of majors compared to Oswego, which has many majors. Also add in the fact that is a public institution, and it’s completely different.” O’Connell is thrilled to be coaching at Oswego State, but believes his coaching days will likely come to an end by the time he leaves the program, whenever that might be.

“Oswego will be the last place I coach,” p he said. “After I leave Oswego, I plan on s retiring from coaching. But that isn’t in t the near future. I plan on running a 10 to 15-year program.” t After a few down years, the Oswego s State volleyball program has been revital- o ized under O’Connell’s tutelage. “What me and my team are trying to t do here is try to change the culture,” he t said. “One way to do that is to find a way to beat tradition and sometimes it’s hard h to beat tradition.” S Changing the tradition won’t be easy. t But O’Connell has taken steps in the right direction during his tenure. C A new coach was needed after a down t period to provide stability to the program, t and O’Connell has been able to provide that, along with a commitment to the program a and his players. t “I’m a coach who will be there 24/7 for my team,” O’Connell said. g O’Connell has tried to share the pas- a sion he has for the game with his players g and has changed the culture of the program in just two short years. y

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Lakers gearing up for SUNYAC play

Women’s rugby team cruises to 35-9

Women’s soccer sits atop conference standings following strong start

home win against rival Plattsburgh Clayton Votra Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com

Photo provided by Sports Information Senior captain Nikki Liadka (left) is a key to Oswego State’s success in 2013 with her team-lead in goals, shots and points with 10, 40 and 20, respectively.

Torrin Kearns Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com After a strong 6-3 start to the 2013 season, the Oswego State women’s soccer team is preparing to host SUNY Plattsburgh on Friday and SUNY Potsdam on Saturday at Laker Soccer Field. The Lakers (6-3, 1-1 SUNYAC) are looking to add to their three-game home winning streak, their longest since 2011 when they won the ECAC championship. A pair of wins this weekend would put the Lakers in a commanding position in the SUNYAC standings and would come close to guaranteeing them a playoff spot. The Lakers kicked off SUNYAC play on Friday with an exciting 1-0 victory against SUNY New Paltz. For the fourth game in a row, the Lakers dominated possession. The team recorded 21 shots while limiting the Hawks to just seven. Senior Nikki Liadka scored the game-winning goal in the 75th minute. The goal was Liadka’s ninth of the season. “It was great to beat New Paltz,” Liadka said. “I don’t remember the last time we beat them.” On Saturday, the Lakers saw their fourgame winning streak snap, as Oneonta State scored four goals against the goalkeeping duo of sophomore Alyssa Glasshagel and senior Emily Varonier. Not long after the starting whistle, the Lakers found themselves in a 1-0 hole when Red Dragon senior midfielder Melissa Guglielmo

scored her first of two goals on the day off a pass from the top of the 18-yard box. Liadka responded three minutes later with her 10th goal of the season, heading home a pass from junior Georgia Traynor. However, the veteran experience of Oneonta was too much for the young Laker squad, as seniors Amanda Regensburger and Karly DeSimone both scored in the second half along with Guglielmo to secure the victory for the Red Dragons. “It happens,” head coach Brian McGrane said. “We fell behind early and had to push numbers up.” The Lakers are looking to recover from the loss on Saturday with a pair of home games against Plattsburgh and Potsdam. Much like Oswego State, both teams are young and suffering growing pains. The Cardinals (3-5-1, 1-0 SUNAC) have struggled to score goals, as Liadka has as many goals (10) as the entire Plattsburgh team this season. Seniors Diana DiCocco and Emily LaLone are tied for the team lead in goals with two apiece, along with freshman Lauren Gonyea. All three of Plattsburgh’s wins have come via shutout. The Cardinals have shut out their opponents in four of their nine games and have not conceded more than two goals in a game this season. Potsdam (3-5-1, 0-1 SUNYAC) is the youngest team in the conference. It is the only team in the conference without a senior on its roster. Much like Plattsburgh, the Bears have had trouble scoring this season.

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Photo provided by Sports Information Members of Oswego State and SUNY Cortland join Mary Gosek for a ceremonial ball drop at midfield.

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The Red Dragons continued to control play as the game moved into the second half, scoring their fifth goal of the game early in the frame. Just short of the 54th minute, Stein found the back of the cage off a pass from Smith. The scoring opportunity was set up by a penalty on the Lakers just a few moments before. The Lakers would quickly respond, taking advantage of a penalty situation of their own. Lakers senior defender Ashley Collins put home a penalty shot only 32 seconds after Stein’s goal to cut Cortland’s advantage back to three. In the ensuing 10 minutes, Smith and Cortland senior forward Karly Vdoviak teamed up to record the Red Dragons’ final two scores. Smith and Vdoviak grabbed a goal and an assist each as the visitors increased their lead to 7-2. Sophomore Grace Lombardi had a tough game between the posts for the Lakers, as she allowed seven of 16 Red Dragons’ shots on goal past. However, Lusk was happy with the young goalie’s nine-save performance.

“Grace did well, she saw a lot of great shots from Cortland,” Lusk said. “The ball has to get through 10 other people before it gets to her, so we needed to play better team defense to help her out more.” Along with a positive view of her goalie’s performance, Lusk felt good about her team’s overall performance against a nationally-ranked opponent such as the Red Dragons. “I think that we played well against Cortland and there were times that we really challenged them,” Lusk said. “We answered back a couple of times and I think we played well overall, I hope to see them at the end of the season in playoffs.” Lusk is optimistic about her team’s chances this season and feels like the team can make some noise in the postseason. “I am very confident in my team’s abilities, and we are taking it one game at a time,” Lusk said. “We are all shooting for a winning season and to make playoffs, but we need to make sure that we are focused and ready to step up for every game left in the season.” The Lakers will face another difficult SUNYAC opponent this Saturday when they travel to SUNY Geneseo to take on the Knights (6-3, 3-0 SUNYAC) at 1 p.m.

Potsdam has scored only nine goals in nine games this season. The Bears have three players leading their team in scoring with two goals apiece: sophomore Summer Bader and freshmen Kaylen Van Wagner and Alexis Beach. With their poise, athletic ability and shoothappy mentality, the Lakers should be able to take full advantage of the Potsdam’s back line. However, the Lakers still need to improve their first-half play this season, as the team tends to struggle early before tooling together strong second half performances. The Lakers have been led by their veteran players this season. Liadka is ranked among the top 30 goal scorers in the nation. Junior midfielder Tia Segretto is second on the team in scoring with four goals and 10 points. She was recently named the SUNYAC Offensive Player of the Week after scoring the game-winning goal against D’Youville College. Junior midfielder Bri Dolan has two goals and seven points thus far. The trio of veterans have helped lead the team and should give the Lakers an advantage against the young Plattsburgh and Potsdam teams. Looking forward, Liadka hopes to put the loss to Oneonta behind her as the team returns home this weekend. “I think we were all a little disappointed last weekend with the loss against Oneonta,” Liadka said. “But we are all extremely pumped for this weekend. I think we can pull out two wins and continue our winning streak at home. This is a new Oswego team and we are better than ever.”

The Oswego State women’s club rugby defeated SUNY Plattsburgh in a blowout 35-9 win on Saturday. Senior captains Leah Sweeney and Elizabeth Arnone were thrilled with the victory, which Arnone says was “four years in the making.” The Black Widows used passing and teamwork to help break down the tough Plattsburgh defense. “Everyone wanted their teammate to score,” Arnone said of the team’s selfless play on offense. Oswego State managed to control the time of possession and keep the ball in Plattsburgh territory. Its ball movement wore down the defense and provided opportunity for big plays later in the game. Sweeney and Arnone believe the team played well, but could still improve on the defensive end. Even though the Black Widows only allowed nine points, Arnone said the team needs to be more aggressive. “We need to go after them and make the first step,” she said. “We can’t just wait for them to come to us.” Oswego State also relied on its reserves to close out the game, which Arnone and Sweeney said was not a problem because of the team’s depth.

“This is the biggest team we have ever had,” Arnone said. “We have around 20 new girls and eleven vets on the team,” Sweeney said. The captains said that the team executed the game plan well, which helped lead to the victory. They also said that good execution shows that the team understands the game, which makes it easier to teach the new players the intricate aspects of the complicated sport. Arnone and Sweeney felt that the magnitude of the rivalry game helped motivate the team during the week of practice leading up to Saturday. “You have to instill them with confidence when they do something well,” Sweeney said. Despite the victory, the Black Widows know they need to put this one behind them and focus on their next opponent. “We can’t get cocky, we must look at each game, break it down and fix the mistakes,” Arnone said. “When we find the mistakes, the girls see them and understand what they did wrong.” The Black Widows stand at 2-0 on the season after winning their first games against Potsdam (17-10) and Plattsburgh. The team is hoping to extend its winning streak to three games when it takes on Union College at the Hidden Fields at 1 p.m. Saturday.

Nicole Sussman | The Oswegonian Members of the Oswego State women’s rugby team chase the ball upfield against Plattsburgh on Saturday.

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Holz focuses on fundamentals in 2013 Recreational Sports Report Ross Bentley Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com

Photo provided by Reid Adler Senior end wing Nick Holz (center) looks to lead the Oswego State Wizards to a state title in his final season on a foundation of hard work and sound fundamentals.

Andrew Pugliese Asst. Sports Editor apugliese@oswegonian.com Nick Holz has a simplistic approach he brings to the rugby pitch as a captain—he focuses on the fundamentals of the game and works on the little things. Holz feels minor mistakes are what hold a team back, so if the Lakers can fix what is tripping them up then they will be a “hundred times better team.” Improving upon the fundamentals starts with the effort a player puts in, and Holz, a South Glens Falls native, believes the Wizards have the desire to get better and make a run. “I just tried to lead by example. If I’m working hard I expect everyone else to do the same,” Holz said. “I’m 100 percent confident with our team. Our team’s motivated enough to get back to where we need to be.” With last season’s loss to Colgate still present in his memory, Holz is focused this season on not only getting back to the state championship, but also taking the state crown in 2013 and trying to go as far as possible in the postseason. As an end wing, Holz is a large part of Oswego State’s offense. But in his mind, the wings and backs need to shore up their play on the other side of the ball in order to help the squad improve.

“We’ve just got work defensively. Offensively, we kind of take care of ourselves,” Holz said. “Defensively we’ve got to learn how to shift so we don’t get overloaded, make sure we’ve got the field covered.” The senior wellness management major thinks solid tackling is another crucial part of the wings upping their play on defense. If the Wizards are going to be successful, the tackles have to be low and players have to avoid arm tackles because “the good teams will just blow through.” Holz believes his expanded knowledge of the game has been his biggest form of growth over the years and has been key in becoming a better player. “That’s two-thirds of the battle,” Holz said. “The more you know, the easier the game is.” Holz’s fellow captain, senior Tyrell Moore, started with the Wizards at the same time and has seen the growth of his teammate over the past four years. “We had a goal of both becoming captains of this team,” Moore said. “His skills really progressed, as in just his field awareness, his tackling and the way he can talk about the game and help the other players on the field.” Holz’s knowledge of the game has also helped, as he and Moore work to improve Oswego State’s play.

“He sees things on the field that, if I don’t see it, he’ll definitely see it and we can converse and talk about it and make adjustments to our game,” Moore said. Holz attributes most of his accumulated knowledge to his head coach, Jim Clarke, saying “he’s taught me pretty much all I know about rugby.” Coming into the program, Holz feels his high school athletic experiences were an asset. Holz ran track and played point guard for South High. He said his time running track improved his fitness, speed and endurance, while his time as a point guard provided experience on how to make passes, see lanes and be aware on the playing field. When he leaves the Wizards at the end of this season, Holz wants to be remembered for the amount of effort he put in, as well as a great team supporter. “[I] just try to be one of the best leaders I can be,” Holz said. “When someone needs help, I’m always there trying to help them. I don’t care if you’re a rookie first day or a vet.” Coming off a loss at Colgate this past weekend, Holz and the Wizards (4-1) are now headed to SUNY Plattsburgh as the regular season starts to wind down. Including this weekend, Oswego State has four matches remaining before postseason play begins.

While the campus recreational sport season is in full swing with broomball and flag football in the middle of their seasons, the fall sports such as volleyball and softball are coming to a close. Champions have been crowned in intramural beach volleyball. Rack City won the co-rec competitive intramural division. After a 5-1 regular season, the team stepped up its play for the playoffs. After defeating The Revolution in the opening round, Rack City secured a 2-0 win against Team Saget in the quarterfinals before eliminating Young Ratchets 3-2 in the semifinals. Rack City shutout Practice Safe Sets 3-0 in the championship round to walk away with the intramural championship t-shirts. With the beach volleyball season over, focus shifted to both the intramural softball and intramural soccer leagues. In intramural soccer, there is just over a week remaining of the regular season as teams continue to compete for playoff positioning. In the men’s competitive league, Free Mustache Rides secured an exciting 2-1 victory over Dottie’s Army to improve to 5-0 on the season and dealt Dottie’s Army its first defeat. These two teams remain on top of the standings and could meet in the playoffs, but Tornadoes and Beast Mode are also championship contenders. The two squads played to a 1-1 tie on Monday, which moved Tornadoes to 2-1-2 on the season while Beast Mode remains ahead in the standings with a 3-1-1 record. In the men’s recreational league, Futbol Jedis continued its dominating season by disposing of Oswego FC, 7-1, to move improve to 5-0

on the season. Futbol Jedis is the only undefeated team remaining in the division. The co-rec league has started postseason play, with 12 teams battling for the title. Ball Busters, FC Underdogs, Team Swagger and Townies received byes in the first round and automatically advanced to the quarterfinals. The rest of the teams will compete in opening round matches this week. The No. 7 seed, Eskimo Family, will face off against the ninthseeded Townies Elite. Meanwhile, the fifthseeded The Fat and the Furious will play 12thseeded Brick Squad. Team Blackout, the No. 6 seed will face the 10th ranked Filthy Lab Rats. Rounding out the playoff bracket, eighth-seeded Freshman FC will play the No. 11 seed, MooseGoWah. The playoffs are also set to begin in both the co-rec and men’s competitive intramural softball leagues. In the four-team co-rec division, the teams will only need to win two games to take home the championship. Unbeaten WTOP and Athletes will face RIP C Boys (3-2) in the opening round, while the 1-4 Honey Nut Ichiros will face Funnelle All-Stars, who finished the season with a 3-2 record. In the men’s competitive league, the seven, eight, nine and 10 seeds will play openinground matches this week before the two winners move on to meet the six remaining teams in the quarterfinals. The No. 1 ranked Rolltiders, who managed to go through the season undefeated, will have some competition from the No. 2 and 3 seeds. The second-ranked The Guild and third-seeded Angels in the Troutfield each lost only one game during the season and will likely remain in contention. Postseason play is set to resume throughout the week.

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What do you think of the goverment shutdown?

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FRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2013

STAFF EDITORIAL

EXPLORE OPTIONS ABROAD Studying abroad is not just a ‘vacation’ as some might assume. Studying in another country helps students in multiple ways. From taking on a new language, to interning in an overseas business, to enrolling in a foreign university, studying abroad is a major learning experience that an Oswego State student should consider. Not only is the experience of living in a culture other than your own lifechanging, it is a major résumé-builder for American students. Having the experience of studying abroad is definitely a step-up for American students. Graduating with a studyabroad background is certainly an advantage in the job market. Studying abroad shows an employer that the applicant has not only the courage to work and live in unfamiliar surroundings, but it shows an employer that the applicant has a unique drive to go out and conquer this world. Living in another country can be surreal and sometimes even scary, but makes you grow up and face the reality of being on your own. No parents to come pick you up for

the weekend, no resident assistants to come to your immediate aid, everything is up to you. All of your academic, living and many financial responsibilities fall squarely on your shoulders. It is a bit daunting, is it not? But that is exactly why studying in another country is a valuable experience. It forces you to brave obstacles, organize yourself and be an independent individual. Being away from family and friends can be extremely advantageous in personal development. Being alone helps build self-dependence and getting to know yourself better creates character and instills self-confidence. Now, studying abroad is not all about the formalities, being an adult and accepting responsibilities. It is also about having as much fun as you can. You have the right to live your life to the fullest. If you want, do everything stereotypical. Go and party (safely) in Barcelona, surf on Australian beaches and have all the wine, cheese and baguettes you can possibly consume while in Paris. Climb to Machu Picchu, marvel at the Colosseum in Rome and wander the

busy streets of Dublin. You are young, free and alive. Make friends with people from all corners of the world. If you are studying in London, you are guaranteed to not only have native Londontown friends, but you will make life-long relationships with people from Ireland, France, Germany, China, Brazil, all over the U.S. and just about anywhere else you can think of. The friends you make abroad will always be important to you and you will remain close to them. The memories you all will share together last a lifetime. Oswego State students certainly should consider studying abroad. Both the professional and fun aspects of being away in another country should be enticing enough to draw you across the ocean. If interested, contact the Office of International Education and Programs for more information on study abroad choices, curriculums and tuition/scholarship inquiries. The OIEP is located in 100 Sheldon Hall and its email is intled@oswego.edu. Now go out and conquer the world and represent Oswego State.

IN THE OFFICE

Inform yourself so you can take action

“I try not to get into politics.” Haley DeCarlo junior, business administration

“I hate Obama.” Mike Chewens freshman, accounting

“It’s affecting me. I can’t get my weather from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.” Nolan Metcalf junior, cinema and screen studies

“It sucks. It’s affecting college students trying to finish papers with goverment website sources.” Victoria de la Concha freshman, broadcasting and mass communication

“This hasn’t happened since 1996. We need to get our priorities straight as a country.” Vanessa Miranda junior, broadcasting and mass communication

Patrick Malowski Multimedia Editor pmalowski@oswegonian.com There is no reason for the government to shut down. That is something that I’m sure most of us can agree upon. As American citizens, let’s ask ourselves a few questions. Do we know the who, what, when, where and why of this government shutdown? Why did it happen? Who does this affect? Most importantly, what can we as American citizens do about it to make sure something like this becomes unacceptable and does not happen again? Inform ourselves. Growing up in the time that we live in, anything that happens in the world is at our fingertips within seconds. We have social media with constant updates about life, news feeds crafted to give us the information we feel the necessity to know about in our daily lives. There are publications constantly posting about the government, there are even television channels that show nothing but government action around the clock. We can even go online and see what our elected officials personally vote for. If we do not pay attention to what is going on in the world and what the gov-

ernment is doing, it can essentially do anything it wants. Inform your elected officials. Remember your elected officials are in Washington to represent you. We as students and citizens do not agree with certain things that happen in this country. Let your elected official know what is on your mind. Otherwise, how will they ever know? We should send a letter, email or call our elected officials with a common demand. Officials are more likely to accurately represent us if they know what we are looking for. Most of your elected officials have a Twitter or Facebook. Every time you have a problem with the government or something going on, tweet it at your representatives or tag them in the status. Let them hear your voice. Get to know your elected officials. If you were to have someone represent you in a contract negotiation for a job, you would want that person to be someone who understands your best interests. The same goes for who we send to Washington. Student loans, price of college, abortion, healthcare: do your elected official feel the same way as you do on these subjects? Know what the person who represents your best interests thinks on topics that are significant to you. Vote. You have a voice. That voice is choosing whether or not to vote, and, if so, who to vote for. The country we live in is designed so that every few years if the majority of citizens are unhappy with the person who represents them, it can pick someone else. This is a right that is not found in many places of the world. Whether you choose to vote or, not appreciate the voice you are

given and make that voice heard loud and clear to your elected officials. Finally, do not get lost in the Democrats vs. Republicans battle that we have grown up in the last couple of decades. George Washington warned of the dangers of political parties and the government shutdown is an example of what he meant. It’s O.K. to join a political party that supports your best interests and your ideological beliefs, but never discount a person, representative or a candidate because of the color of his or her political party. If we as American citizens take the time to understand what the people around us, our representatives and candidates for office stand for instead of just going down the line in the voting booth, we can craft a

If you were to have someone represent you in a contract negotiation for a job, you would want that peson to be someone who understands your best interests.” legislative body that truly represents our best interests and us. Let this government shutdown be a wake-up to citizens and young professionals moving forward in the world. A governing body is only as good as the people who elected it. If we, as citizens, do not pay attention to our elected officials by watching their actions and giving feedback, why would they pay attention to us?

Tip of the hat... ◊...to CTS for changing MyOswego right before the dealine to apply for May graduation. ◊...to Ron Jeremy for being Ron Jeremy. ◊...to Susan Cole for withstanding absolutely idiotic questions. ◊...to those taking part in The Great Pumpkin Run-Walk.

◊...to Crossroads for just a bad grilled cheese. ◊...to having the Shineman unveiling more than a month into the semester. ◊...to Ron Jeremy for pulling people a little too close for their pictures.

◊...to the Field Hockey team for hosting Totally Teal.

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Poaching in Africa prompts calls for student activism for animals Karly Babcock Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com

I am one of those people who, when watching a movie, cries whenever an animal dies and am stone-faced when a person dies. It does not matter what kind of animal, wild or domestic—when they die in real life or in a movie, I am upset. Just like people treat one another with respect, for the most part, we need to treat animals with respect. Yes, we are the top of the food chain, but that does not give humans the right to do what they wish with this planet and its habitants. Many times, the animals that are hurt or poached are defenseless. We force these animals to live in hostile environments we create for them. It is ridiculous. No one has the right to take away the life, or harm the quality of life, of another living, breathing creature for a frivolous reason such as greed and desire to flex muscle. Humans, being thinking beings, should be able to understand this. The most recent push in politics and the news against animal cruelty and poaching is in regards to the Kenya elephants. According to the Kenya Wildlife Service, over 200 elephants have been killed across the country for their ivory so far this year. Many political figures are speaking out against the crimes committed and the threat

to African elephants, as they are pushed closer to extinction. Hillary Clinton, along with other global politicians, connect elephant poaching to terrorism, claiming terrorist groups fund their illegal operations from ivory trafficking. While poaching is rampant in Africa, it is present all across the globe, along with animal cruelty. I urge you to speak out against it. Animals are being killed by the thousands across the world. I know there are always bad things going on in the world and crimes are always being committed, but this is no excuse. Animals are innocent and do not do anything other than try to live in this world. Whatever poor actions they may do, it is based on instinct, while humans, for the most part, base their poor actions on malicious intent. As a human being, seeing my fellow human beings cause harm and make animal lives miserable and their own existence intolerable, I feel the need to do something, to negate from all the cruelty and provide animals with good, decent, human contact. Take action and do something, whether on a small local front with domesticated animals or a larger national or global front with wildlife animals. There are so many ways you can get involved to stand up for those who cannot speak for themselves. There are many local places in Oswego where you can do some good, like the local animal shelter or Oswego County SPCA.

Stop in and visit the Center for Service Learning and Community Service in The Point and see what they can do. If you want to help out with wildlife, look into studying abroad or stop in the Compass. The Compass has a whole list of independent programs that offer international volunteer services. Last year, through the Compass’ Alternative Spring Break program, I volunteered for a week at the Carolina Tiger Rescue. My experiences at the Carolina Tiger Rescue were one in a million. Not only do the animals benefit from your service, but you gain a lot in the process. There are opportunities everywhere. Just open your eyes and take your time to look for them. Volunteering is not the only way to stand up and fight against animal cruelty. If politics is your thing, then become an advocate for animals. Contact your local politicians. Seek harsher penalties for animal cruelty and poaching. Whatever you do, just do something.

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Weigh pros, cons of vaccines this season Elizabeth Cascio Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com

As flu season slowly approaches, some of you may be considering getting those yearly flu shots out of the way. However, recently the demand for such vaccinations has plummeted. Over the past decade, hundreds of different vaccinations have been introduced to the public. Whether they are meant to prevent something as simple as the flu to something as serious as cervical cancer, they have advanced far beyond what anyone could have expected. Modern science and its many recent discoveries have provided the past couple generations with the knowledge and resources needed to reach such medical milestones. Although there are a plethora of benefits these forms of preventative medical procedures offer, there is still controversy surrounding them. Despite all the hype, we have to ask ourselves, are vaccinations as necessary and helpful to our bodies as the public seems to claim? In the past few years, statistics show that more and more people are choosing to not get vaccinated. One of the major disadvantages largely centers around young children and infants, making the controversy behind any possible risks that much greater. Arguments against vaccination are much more appealing when the most vulnerable of

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our population is brought into consideration. Cases of brain inflammation along with cases where the disease meaning to be suppressed actually develops in the patient have both been reported due to live vaccines. These side effects are most common in the first year of an infant’s life, when the child receives a whopping grand total of 26 vaccines. When one considers that many chemicals being put into a human body the size of a one-year-old, 26 shots seems awful extreme. Another common effect claimed to be linked to vaccinations are the diagnosis of diseases such as autism and diabetes. When the public hears of diseases as serious as those being possibly caused by the use of vaccinations, there is obviously a huge amount of dispute on whether or not the risk is actually worth it. We should consider how true these claims are before making any final conclusions. No factual proof has really been provided to prove that vaccines are the direct cause of things such as autism diagnoses, however. Although there are side-effects to the vaccinations, perhaps we should begin

comparing those minor symptoms with the actual disease they are preventing. Though arguments against vaccines seem plausible in their cause, the overall outcome of preventable diseases seems to override the possible danger. While the overwhelming amount of vaccines that are given to us at such a young age may very well be over the line and unnecessary, the main purpose of vaccines and the aid they provide to our society should not be ignored. Vaccines have brought an end to a number of epidemics that plagued the world, including polio, the measles, pertussis, and tuberculosis. Though a few have had harmful side-effects, we should recognize how many lives the vaccines save compared to that number of those they have harmed. The medical advances that are constantly being made everyday may very well improve the low points of the vaccines to eventually make them safer for humans anyway. Changes could be made about vaccine routines, perhaps decreasing the amount one receives during childhood or in a period of short time; but who are we to say they have absolutely no benefits? Though vaccinations have suffered a great deal of controversy, especially recently, it is wrong to state that they have done nothing good for humankind. Why has the public chosen to emphasize the negative aspects of vaccinations when the reasons we remain immune to such life-threatening diseases are because of them? Vaccines save millions of lives every year. That fact is undeniable.

Student keeps hope alive for successful, inspiring BFA show

Devon Nitz Creative Director dnitz@oswegonian.com As a graphic design major, I’ve had my fair share of classes in Tyler Hall. I know the struggle of pulling all-nighters within its halls and trying to finish that one project that’s due the next day. I know of many others who could all say that Tyler Hall is their second home considering the amount of time they have spent there throughout the semester. Tyler Hall is, without question, outdated facility-wise. While I am glad that it’s finally having its reconstruction done this coming year, I can’t help but feel discouraged at the same time. When I first came to visit Oswe-

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go State in Spring 2011, I spoke to some of the Art Department faculty, and even back then there was talk about renovations for both Tyler and the graphic design department. Finally, three years later, Tyler will be closed and under renovation. As a Bachelor of Fine Arts student and as the current president of the Student Art Exhibition Committee, I can’t help but feel slightly dismayed at the fact that the renovations will be taking place during my senior year. One of the main aspects I was drawn to when applying to receive a BFA degree instead of a Bachelor of Arts degree was the fact that I would be able to produce and showcase my own exhibition in the Tyler Hall Galleries when I graduate. Preparing to set up my own show, figuring out the amount of studio space I had to work with and having that opening night were things I looked forward to doing within the space that Tyler Hall holds now. In these past two years, I’ve been to every BFA Exhibition opening; and the looks on the students’ faces while showcasing their work is something I’ve been looking forward to doing. Because of Tyler Hall going under renovations there currently is not a gallery space that has been finalized for where the shows will take place next year. SAEC, which is an organization that helps the Tyler Hall Gallery Director choose, plan and help set-up exhibitions within the North and South Galleries, is still waiting to hear confirmation before it

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can figure out what spaces it has available to host these exhibitions and other shows. One of the reasons I took on the presidency position of this organization was to understand and try to prepare myself for the BFA show while gaining the skills that only working in the galleries can teach me. Personally, this exhibition holds more value to me then even walking at graduation, and I feel other art students will agree with me. Despite our current situation, I still believe that the BFA shows held both in December and in May can still be a major success. I plan to do all that I can to help those students showcasing their work in the next year have their show be as successful as it would be if not in the Tyler Hall Galleries. Currently we are looking into other buildings that may be possible to use with the galleries out of commission. Regardless of where the show will take place, I know that the students’ work that will be in the BFA show will amaze all who go to see it.

Amanda Bintz Chief Copy Editor abintz@oswegonian.com According to National Endowment for the Arts, 33 percent of young adults never read a book again once they graduate from high school. That means that one-third of the students here at Oswego State have not read anything since they closed “The Catcher in the Rye,” “The Great Gatsby” or “Of Mice and Men.” I have nothing against J.D. Salinger, F. Scott Fitzgerald or John Steinbeck, but I would not want any of those to be the last book I’d ever read—not because they aren’t good books, but because we were forced to read them. In high school, students read as much as they have to to get a good grade, and then they stop reading. Some of them never open the book at all. When reading a chapter every night is homework and finishing a book over break is mandatory, it becomes ingrained in us that reading books is a chore. There is more to reading than chapter quizzes and essays, and there are a lot more books out there to be read aside from the ones you were assigned in high school. High school books are meant to be educational. They teach you about the history of racism in America (“To Kill a Mockingbird”), the horrors of the Holocaust (“Night”), the harsh realities of war (“All Quiet on the Western Front”) and the fragility of civilization (“Lord of the Flies”). All of these books were chosen for a reason. Even if you don’t enjoy reading them, you will learn something from them. If these books are the only books a student ever encounters, I can see why they would think reading is boring. These books do not tell everyone’s story. They do not tell stories that everyone will care about. They just tell stories that we have been told are important. Saying that you hate reading because you hated reading “The Old Man and the Sea” or “The Scarlet Letter” is like saying you hate movies because you did not like “Psycho” or “Casablanca,” or saying you hate music

because you do not care for Mozart or the Beatles. The books you read in high school are important from a cultural standpoint, but that does not mean they have to be important to you. Books have only been around since people figured out how to bind parchment together, but stories have been around as long as we have. Stories are a mark of humanity. We understand our world and our lives and all the people in our lives through stories. Maybe you did not care about Holden Caulfield or Nick Carraway or Lennie’s stories, but there are stories out there you will care about. You just have to find the right character, the right world, the right genre and, unfortunately for you non-readers out there, to do that you have to try reading a lot of different books. If you really are that averse to books, there are other ways to read. In fact, you probably read a lot more than you realize. We read our Facebook and Twitter feeds, those stupid lists on Buzzfeed, celebrity gossip on the Huffington Post, funny Tumblr posts, and all the other things we’re linked to in our daily online lives. There are of course e-readers like the Kindle and the Nook, which make reading a lot more convenient, but if you don’t feel like spending anywhere from $50 to $500 on a device made specifically for reading, there are apps for reading books on your phone too. You already look at your phone all the time, so why not read while you’re at it? Please don’t let your experiences in high school color your perception of reading for the rest of your life. Give another book a chance. There are so many stories you will miss out on if you don’t.

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Plea for more transfer scholarships Kimberlyn Bailey Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com When it comes to awarding merit scholarships, the kneejerk reaction of universities seems to be: give them to incoming freshmen. Though the student body has many other worthy potential recipients, freshmen that are entering college for the first time seem to be the only ones who are considered for merit scholarship “packages.” At most colleges, incoming transfers generally receive less financial support than incoming freshmen, but at Oswego State, the available funds for merit transfer scholarships are appallingly limited. Oswego State offers two merit scholarships to incoming transfers: the Destination Oswego scholarships, ranging from $5,000 to $8,000 annually, and a one-time $1,000 transfer scholarship. This would be great if were easy to qualify for these merit scholarships, but it is not. The Destination Oswego scholarships are intended to compensate for the higher tuition rates of non-New York state residents, and, therefore, are only given to those who move from outside of New York. The one-time transfer scholarships are awarded only to those who already have 57 or more credits before transferring – roughly four to six full time semesters. It’s great that there is a merit scholarship like the one-time transfer scholarship. I expect that these go to the sort of students who really need the help; for example, students who spent their first two years at more affordable community colleges. At the same time, it’s a one-time scholarship for a pretty measly amount of money, as far as college expenses go. It would cover tuition and expenses for my calculus course, with nothing left over. This seems like a halfhearted way to show that Oswego State values its transfer students. The process of transferring to a new school is daunting enough as it is. There’s the general nervousness about launching into a new experience, lots of paperwork, the difficulty of getting into classes well into the registration period and possibly moving. Now add to this how little you feel valued as a transfer student by the limited scholarships availible. It’s not exactly welcoming. I recently felt this firsthand. If it weren’t for the kindness of my adviser and his tireless effort to get me a decent schedule, my

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transfer could have been a much bigger mess. His help was a stroke of luck that mitigated what seems to be an institutional failure. The transfer process simply needs to be rethought and fixed. A good way to start is by making transfer scholarships larger and more easily accessible. This isn’t just an issue of sending the right message to transfer students. Universities reserve their truly generous scholarship packages to incoming freshmen in order to lure in a talented and diverse student body. This raises the standards for everybody on campus. But the same rationale applies also to transfer students. Why not use generous packages to lure in talented sophomores and juniors who are studying elsewhere? If anything, it would be easier to estimate their merit when they have a few semesters of college courses on their transcripts, and recommendation letters from college professors. It is not only Oswego State that neglects to consider transfer students for their best scholarships. This seems to be the norm. But why should we simply copy the unwise policies of other colleges? If they neglect transfer students, this presents us with a great opportunity. Let’s poach their most talented sophomores and juniors, and lure them here with meaningful merit aid and a painless transition program. In two or three years, these talented students will turn into talented Oswego State alumni, in a position to be valuable to their new community and their helpful alma mater. Considering them for incentives similar to those that are given to freshmen is not simply a question of fairness; it’s also a wise investment.

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Events Calendar Friday, Oct. 4 through Friday, Oct. 11

Lecture: “Student Activism and violence against women and girls in India” Date: Friday, Oct. 4 Time: 1:50-2:45 p.m. Location: Auditorium, Campus Center Roots Reggae Dub by mOsaic Foundation Date: Friday, Oct. 4 Time: Doors open at 9 p.m. Location: Old City Hall, 159 Water St. Great Pumpkin Run Date: Saturday, Oct. 5 Time: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Location: Food Court, Campus Center Tickets: $3 Skype Concert: Serdce from Belarus Date: Sunday, Oct. 6 Time: 3-4 p.m. Location: Room 104, Lanigan Hall Planetarium Show Date: Sunday, Oct. 6 Time: 7-8 p.m. Location: Shineman Center Film Screening: “Call Me crazy” Date: Monday, Oct. 7 Time: 7-10 p.m. Location: Auditorium, Campus Center Concert: Jazz Guitarist Peter Bernstein Date: Wednesday, Oct. 9 Time: 7:30-9 p.m. Location: Ballroom, Sheldon Hall

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HAIM debuts with delightful indie-pop sound ‘ Riley Ackley Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

In recent years, it has been hard to recall many prominent all-female groups in the music industry. However, this may all change with the presence of HAIM, an all-female trio from Los Angeles. Using the guidelines of soft rock mixed with indie explorations in instrumentals and vocals, HAIM’s debut album, “Days Are Gone,” resembles the albums of artists such as Fleetwood Mac with its ability to compose odd, quirky tracks. The lead single off the album, “Forever,” is an indie pop lover’s dream. Bringing together fast-paced music that continuously builds throughout the song, “Forever” seems as though it was made for radio. “The Wire,” which is the fourth single off the album, is one of the record’s greatest

songs. There is an edginess that exists within the song that truly makes it a remarkable piece. “The Wire” is sassy, using the vocals of all three girls, combined with a continually intensifying beat. The track is fun to listen to and maybe the only chance the band has for both indie and mainstream success. “My Song 5,” is another song that stands out for its uniqueness. It is a dark, footstomping piece that sounds similar to a war chant. With its low guitar strings, deepsounding brass instruments and literal foot stomping, “My Song 5” is invigorating. In “Running If You Call My Name,” HAIM diversifies itself with its ability to craft a ballad in an album that is otherwise filled with more intense tracks. Focusing especially on lead singer Danielle Haim’s voice, the essence of the song is soothing and emotional. By using less of the crazy beats that have become characteristic of HAIM, the clear strength in Danielle’s voice becomes

apparent in this song. “Let Me Go,” which contains elements of rock music, is another song through which the album shows its strength. Using electric guitars, the band create an atmosphere that will draw people in. The song contains an overlapping and layering of vocals that truly help make it intriguing. Through the use of these echoes and the

electric rock, “Let Me Go” shares similarities to Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. There is one unfortunate aspect to “Days Are Gone,” and that is its repetitiveness. However, “Days Are Gone” is still an interesting album that will certainly draw the eyes of indie fans across the world. In the indie world, and quite possibly the pop world, the band will be a success.

Kings of Leon makes triumphant comeback

Art Exhibits “the era of the dust bowl” Date: Friday, Oct. 4 Time: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Tyler Art Gallery, Tyler Hall “what Have we done?” Date: Saturday, Oct. 5 Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Location: Oswego State Downtown, 186 W. First St. Photo provided by rcarecordspress.com The Nashville quartet returns to form with signature hard rock rhythms.

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Photo provided by pitchfork.com The all-girl group deftly marries electronic-tinged rock and pop melodies

The Kings of Leon’s new album, “Mechanical Bull,” released Sept. 24 has gotten mixed reviews, though more often than not they are positive. This type of suc-

cessful follow-up album became a necessity after “Come Around Sundown,” released in 2010 to almost universal negative reviews. “Mechanical Bull” is a

more up-beat follow-up, using catchy tunes without losing the band’s rock essence and rugged rock lyrics. Their debut single “Supersoaker” is quite the comeback song. It makes you want to get in the car, roll down the windows and blast the song, shouting to the chorus. “Rock City,” has comparable guitar lines has comparable sounds to The Rolling Stones. This is one of the ragged rock tracks on the album. “Rock City” is followed by “Don’t Matter,” which continues the ragged sound. While up-beat, it relays a “I-don’t-give-a-crap” attitude. Maybe the type of song we will hear playing loud throughout the dorms during finals when everyone is up to their ears in work. The song “Temple” is probably one of the most radio-friendly songs on the album, and it would not be far fetched to say that this

could be the single that generates a lot of positive reviews. Not taking away from the rest of the album, but, this being a more of a radio-friendly song, it will probably reach a lot of people who do not listen to Kings of Leon regularly, in turn resulting in a lot of positive feedback. It would not be a surprise if “Temple” generated as much success as “Use Somebody” and “Sex On Fire” from their album “Only By The Night,” released in 2008. All in all, “Mechanical Bull” is primed to be a huge success. It has a range of songs with great beats and well-written lyrics. It would be worthwhile to compare the success of “Mechanical Bull” and “Only By The Night” as opposed to the album that came out between the two, “Come Around Sundown.” The reason being, with the sound “Mechanical Bull” has, it will appeal to more people like “Only By The Night.” It is a lot more similar to it in its sound that it will be interesting to see how it plays out in comparison.

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‘The Greens’ tells riveting story of legendary housing project

Moraima Capellan | The Oswegonian Producers Sam Spitz and Teddy Williams documented untold stories from their former home.

Moraima Capellan A&E Editor mcapellan@oswegonian.com Sponsored by the department of cinema and screen studies, a small number of students and faculty gathered this past Monday, Sept. 23 in Sheldon Hall to engage in heavy and emotional discussion about Chicago’s famous housing project, Cabrini Green. Following the screening of the documentary. “The Greens,” the intimate group was able to talk and ask questions of the filmmaker and producers Sam Spitz and Teddy Williams. Before showing the film, Spitz asked the audience about their knowledge of Cabrini Green or of public housing. When most people hear the words “public housing” or the “projects,” they immediately think of drugs and violence. And that

is exactly what Spitz thought of his entire life about the famous housing project near his hometown in Chicago. Spitz explained that after graduating college and spending a summer in Mexico he came back home feeling lost. He initially wanted to work on a project about the red line in Chicago. In the red line, he met Teddy Williams, a humble barber that would take him on a journey back through time and of self-discovery. “I still don’t really know where I’m going,” Sam Spitz said, who graduated from Colgate University. “This project led to someplace completely unexpected and that’s where the film will pick up.” “The Greens” follows Spitz and Williams through a brief history of Cabrini Green residents. Williams, who grew up in Cabrini Green, shares childhood memories and takes Spitz on a tour of where the

Cabrini Green buildings once stood. Cabrini Green was a Chicago Housing Authority public housing project with a reputation of gang related violence and in 1995, demolition of the high-rise buildings began. Now with grass and only a few row houses remaining, Cabrini Green is a remainder of the issues surrounding public housing in the United States. For Williams, Cabrini Green was home. Even with all the negative things that he witnessed growing up there, he is fond of the memories and attributes his perseverance to these experiences. “I’m strong because of a lot of things I witnessed in Cabrini Green,” Williams said. Both Spitz and Williams explained that they saw and experience racial profiling while at Cabrini Green: Williams during his time living there and Spitz during the filming of the documentary. “A lot of people are not educated about their rights and a lot of the things that happened…as far as the police deciding that they wanted to come in your house or grab you in your car without your permission… people didn’t know how to put up a fight or how to speak up on situations like that because they were uneducated,” Williams said. For Spitz, his experience while filming the movie changed his perspective of the law and police officers. “The idea that the law is colorblind, these experiences have blown up that myth for me,” said Spitz after sharing

that he was stopped and manhandled one night in Cabrini Green. Earlier in the conversation he explained that he was used to being the white privileged man. “As a privileged white guy, I’m used to being heard. People like me get to speak and when we do, we’re heard,” Spitz said. With this knowledge, and Williams’ encouragement, he set out to tell Williams’ story. A former alcoholic who dropped out of high school, Williams is now a changed man with a fierce belief in God. He believes that the treatment and portrayal of Cabrini Green in the media needs to be brought to life. Williams explained that most people did not believe that he was from Cabrini Green because he is mild-tempered and does not appear like a “thug” or “gangster.” Although he never graduated from high school, it was not because of Cabrini Green. He recalled childhood memories of creating haunted houses with his neighbors in the abandoned building and playing around on the roofs. A third and important character in the film is L.C. Harris Jr. also known as Batman. In the film Williams introduces Spitz to Batman and his family who live in one of the remaining row houses. A bond was immediately formed. “I was in a very dark place. My self-esteem, my confidence was at an all time low,” Spitz said. “I found that for some reason I was more accepted

by this family, the Harris’s, than I was at Colgate [University].” Spitz said during filming he began to enjoy himself and relax. “I was having fun and it’s not about asking questions or inquiring about certain theories that I read,” Spitz said. “Socially it was a place I could go and feel welcomed.” When asked about the length of the film, Spitz explained that it was made short for a reason. The 20-minute film leaves the audience wanting more but Spitz explained that he wanted the audience to “make meaning of the film.” “The film was short because we wanted to have a format where we could have conversations and where conversations be the emphasis of the event,” Spitz said. “I wanted this film to be left open ended for conversations like these so that as a viewer you can begin to think for yourself about what you just saw. I worried that because of what I look like and where I’m from, if I were to wrap this up in a bow, that would be the lesson. I can’t do that because I don’t think this experience has come to a resolution.” Both Spitz and Williams are hopeful about their future as they part ways since Spitz is headed to graduate school in England. “For us the highest use for this film is to start conversations like these,” said Spitz. “Film festivals are important but these conversations are more important.”

Justin Timberlake’s ‘20/20’ sequel succeeds, lives up to hype Paige Hanley Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Fresh off of the Legends of the Summer Tour with Jay Z, Justin Timberlake is back with producer and friend Timbaland with the release of “The 20/20 Experience Part Two.” These two different albums seem to make up two different eyes and when they come together they create “The 20/20 Experience.” Clocking in at just over 74 minutes, four minutes longer than Part 1, Part 2 is for sure a long experience that takes the listener on a journey that one may not even be able to comprehend by the time the last song plays. The first track, “Gimme What I

Don’t Know (I Want),” takes one on a trip down memory lane. It takes one back to a time when Timberlake cried a river and brought sexy back. Make sure not to get too used to the sound, because it will change entirely throughout the rest of the album. The lead single, “Take Back the Night,” was released back in July, but seems to be the only song to tie together Part 1 and 2. With its retro feel, “Take Back the Night” sounds as if it is a continuation of Timberlake’s previous “Suit and Tie,” just without the success. There was not enough time for this track to become a summer anthem and it was overlooked. The second single, “TKO,” may not be the total knockout Timberlake was looking for. The only enthusing boxing element this track has to offer is the beat boxing. The “Suit and Tie” and “Holy Grail” collaborations of Timberlake and Jay Z lives on with “Murderer.”

On this track, Timberlake compares his lady to a murderer, with Jay Z coming in with rhymes. Another big-time collaboration on Part 2 is with Drake. This seems like a common recording label tactic to bring in a new audience, especially those who favor Drake. In “Take Back the Night,” Timberlake demands for the horn section to play, and it sure does. As the horns are brought in, they add a sense of culture and bring a classical vibe to the track. “True Blood” is demanded by Timberlake to bring in the guitars. The acoustics of the guitars has listeners envisioning Timberlake performing at an open mic. Although the acoustic guitars give for a nice break from all of the heavy bass, this nine-minute song could have easily been cut in half. Timberlake repeats “She’s got that true blood” for far too long.

A major component to this album is having a lot of instrumental sections, which led to the album’s length. With a song like “Amnesia,” the first 17 seconds are beautiful and include a dramatic string ensemble. Listeners may forget they are listening to a Timberlake song. It is a beautiful sound, but one may think “why is this included?” “Only When I Walk Away” leaves one thinking, by the fourminute marker, the same thing Timberlake does, “she loves me now, she loves me not…” So many sounds, from the electric guitar to the heavy bass and the odd quacking to a woman yelling, in one song that one will find it difficult to find the fine line of liking or disliking this track. By the time track seven, “Drink You Away,” comes along, one is taken back by the rock sound. But he does not completely throw away his R&B, pop style for good;

there are many underlying tones throughout it. “You Got It On” and “Not a Bad Thing,” the longest song on the album which we find out that there is a hidden track entitled “Pair of Wings,” bring out the old Timberlake. Together, all “three” of these songs show off Timberlake’s falsetto voice and his runs that make him a true superstar. The final track, “Not a Bad Thing”, leaves one with the impression one has just listened to an explicit ‘N Sync song. Fans of Timberlake who love his early albums may be more invested in “The 20/20 Experience Part 2,” rather than the du-op inspired “Part 1.” Listeners may find that there is too much going on in this album. Hopefully, the yet-to-be-released documentary of the making of the album will bring us clear, 20/20 vision.

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Lorde’s ‘Pure Heroine’ gives hope for improvement in pop genre Riley Ackley Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

When Ella Yelich-O’Connor, otherwise known as Lorde, released her debut EP late last year, her expectations of success were rather low. But after creating her surprise-hit “Royals,” Lorde has slowly become an international superstar. Now, at the age of 16, the young New Zealander will be releasing her ﬁrst full album. Containing eight new songs as well as smash-hits “Royals” and “Tennis Courts,” “Pure Heroine” will certainly further Lorde’s success in the music industry. After becoming the ﬁrst female in 17 years to

top the Billboard alternative charts, Lorde’s future as a singer is bright. From the get-go, Lorde’s album goes straight to the electro-pop sound that she has begun to develop. “Pure Heroine” is a unique mix of sounds and vocals which is all Lorde needs to gain attention. The album begins with “Tennis Courts,” and by combining her Lana Del Rey-esque vocals with a simple beat, Lorde is effective in creating a strong start to an even stronger album. Through the use of intricate, yet somehow simple lyrics, listeners will be drawn to the singer’s addictive voice. In her viral hit “Royals,” Lorde once again shows her originality. “Royals” is a song that is meant to criticize the pop life that many stars experience. It draws on Lorde’s

humble beginnings in a small town, while reﬂecting on the stupidity and over-the-top luxuries of pop culture. “Team,” which acts as the lead single of the album, is an upbeat tune that acts as an ode to togetherness. Using her signature simple beats, as well as her sweet songbirdlike voice, Lorde is successful in creating a song that is somehow both youthful and mature. One of the album’s greatest tracks is “Glory And Gore.” Using low base snaps and vibrations, Lorde turns an otherwise dark alternative track into something that could ultimately be heard in a nightclub. Other tracks include “White Teeth Teens,” which offers a roller coaster of melody, as Lorde quickly goes from quiet, low rhythms to fast-

paced, upbeat vocals. Harping on the fact that she is unlike other superﬁcial teens, Lorde quickly proves that she does not want to assimilate with social norms. Perhaps the only setback of Lorde’s album is that in some small quantity, it is repetitive. But, even if the songs may sometimes sound similar, her music is so unlike most musicians that the sameness that exists in some of the songs sounds more like a musical movement, rather than a repetitive drag. Lorde’s album is captivating. Its originality, combined with the young age of the artist, truly shows just how talented Lorde is. Her album can be unique and her ability to craft lyrics that are not only relatable, but also complex, are key to what gives her so much potential. Even

Photo provided by huffingtonpost.com Lorde stays grounded with simple beats and strong lyrics in “Pure Heroine.”

at moments when there is slight repetitiveness, Lorde is able to differentiate herself from other artists. Perhaps she will be the one to lead pop music into a different, more specialized direction.

‘Breaking Bad’ breaks nation’s heart with explosive ending

Photo provided by amc.com Bryan Cranston gives the performance of a lifetime as teacher turned drug lord.

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“Look upon my works, ye mighty, and despair.” In the weeks before Breaking Bad returned with the final eight episodes of its split season five, AMC ran a commercial which had the show’s star, Bryan Cranston, reading “Ozymandias,” a 19th Century sonnet by Percy Bysshe Shelley, set against time-lapsed images of New Mexican desert. The trailer, or more specifically the sonnet, perfectly and hauntingly foreshadowed the impending doom the final episodes of Vince Gilligan’s brilliant series would bring. The sonnet, which features the above line, tells the tale of Egyptian pharaoh Ramessess II and his decline, which left behind only the massive statue built in his honor that now sits alone in a barren desert. Walt too would inevitably see

similar to the statue Ramessess II had attempted to leave behind. And within moments of Walt’s collapse, he also watched as everything he had attempted to leave behind was dragged away. “Breaking Bad,” for all its popularity and acclaim, was never interested in a victory lap. The final eight episodes of the show contain almost none of the dark humor from the earlier seasons, even emerging once somewhat comical and loveable characters such as Saul and Jesse deep into desperate and bleak scenarios. The final episodes, considering how many characters were dispassionately killed off and how many other lives were irrevocably damaged by the narcissism of Walter White, should have been completely unwatchable. Instead, the show actually managed to grow in popularity, grabbing 10.3 million viewers for its finale—by far the largest in the show’s history. This surge, while owing some credit to the availability

of the show on Netflix and DVD, was mostly a product of the brilliant, surgically-precise manner of storytelling the show employed over its 62 episodes. Gilligan’s original pitch for the show, to “turn Mr. Chips into Scarface,” has since become a part of the show’s lore. Gilligan managed to push the boundaries of an audience’s natural inclination to identify with a protagonist to the furthest possible boundary. This cultural experiment was done so effectively that how quickly a viewer turned on Walt in many ways acted as a barometer for that person’s sense of morality. Some turned on Walt the moment he donned the black hat and became Heisenberg, while most likely gave up after he watched Jane choke to death in season two. If that was not enough, surely most viewers wanted to see Walt melt away in one of his own acidic barrels after the final pan away of season four revealed he had been the one to poison the six-year-old Brock to turn Jesse against Gus. Still, many fans proudly stand by Walt to this day, justifying his actions as being done for family, and thus morally justifiable, even after a beaten-down Walt in the finale said to Skylar that he had done it all for himself and the feeling it gave him, something the majority of the audience, and Skyler herself, had realized long before. The fact that anyone could cheer for Walt at all, who, as laid bare in a confrontation with Hank, was willing to blow up a nursing home and have ten people behind bars (plus many, many more)

killed to save his own skin, shows just how brilliant Cranston was throughout the entire performance. Cranston managed to seamlessly shift between family-man chemistry teacher to sociopathic drug lord, all while keeping an even-keeled relatable front. Toward the end of the show, Walt broke off into moments of rage where he would reveal just how dark of a man he was deep down, but Cranston always knew just when to dial it back to keep a semblance of moral ambiguity to the character. It was a virtuoso performance, through and through, and one that launched Cranston from being known as the goofy dad on “Malcolm in the Middle” to consideration as one the finer actors of his generation. The same can surely be said about “Breaking Bad” as a whole. Any critic would be outside of his or her mind to leave it off of a list ranking the top shows in this recent “golden era” of television. After Walt and Jesse have their first meth cook in the now-iconic, decrepit RV, Jesse marvels at Walt’s first product, calling him an artist, to which Walt responded blankly that it’s just “basic chemistry.” This single line would come to define the manner in which the series unfolded Walt’s story. Even through the gorgeous, creative work of the slew of talented directors “Breaking Bad” employed, Gilligan was always more scientific than artistic in his approach to storytelling. The show was always obsessively focused on telling the tragic story of a man letting out decades of repressed anger. The plot was wound tightly enough

to give off the appearance it could snap at any moment. For every action, a reaction. To the point that, by the time a dying Walt was surrounded by the police and the show faded to black, there was nary a single plot point left unsolved. Many have commented on the finale’s tidiness, from Jesse being saved to Walt Jr. getting the money, being out of sync with the carnage and despair of the episodes before it. Walt, it could be argued, does end up with the closest thing to a happy ending imaginable. But, in actuality, is there anyone who is actually better off as a result of knowing Walter White? Jesse may be cheering at first while driving off, but he is still incredibly damaged, with no family and friends and little employment prospects. What is left of the White family has been irrevocably damaged by Walt’s despicable actions in ways that would take several more comments to flesh out. “Breaking Bad” was a tragedy from opening to close and no amount of automated machine gun bullets into neo Nazis was ever going to change that. Gilligan touched on the subject of the show’s conclusive ending on “Talking Bad” after the show, explaining that the series has always focused on being precise and plot-driven, so an ambiguous end, similar to those employed by “The Sopranos” or “Lost,” just would not have fit. Walter Hartwell White had been too evil, too lucky and too selfish for far too long. His time of reckoning had come and, much like the late great Mike Ehrmantraut, “Breaking Bad” does not do half-measures.

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First time ‘Acoustics in the Quad’ showcases student talent

Photo provided by Perry Kennedy Michael Beshures and Steven Radford of student band Afterthoughts perform during the Acoustics in the Quad concert.

Peter Hanley Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com On Saturday, the academic quad hosted an acoustic concert put on by the Oswego State campus radio station, WNYO 88.9. Acoustics in the Quad was coordinated by Steven Radford, the production director at WNYO, and featured musical performances by 11 student artists throughout the day.

Acoustics in the Quad kicked off at noon and ended around 6 p.m. Within the six hours, those in attendance were treated to a variety of acoustic songs ranging from stripped down Blink-182 songs, to pop music covers and plenty of original compositions as well. Those who performed signed up for the event by emailing Radford. After everyone emailed, Radford compiled a schedule for each performance

and emailed the schedule out to the performers. “It was set up like an actual show or acoustic concert,” Radford points out. Radford considers the event to be a “more formal open mic.” The big difference between the Open Mic Night put on by the Lifestyles Center and Acoustics in the Quad was the amount of time each performer was allotted. The typical time slot at Acoustics in the Quad

was a half hour, roughly 20 minutes longer than the typical Open Mic Night set. The increase in time was a welcomed change by the performers, as it allowed for a more intimate concert experience, and for the audience and performers to more easily get into the show. Sierra Quiros, a senior who performed, enjoyed the change. “I’ve only ever done open mics,” Quiros said. “I just thought it would be a cool experience to be in a show.” Acoustics in the Quad proved to be the premiere place for new groups to cut their teeth. The event saw the live debut of two Oswego State-based groups, an a capella group The Emerald Five and punk-rock outﬁt Afterthoughts. While the event did not draw as many people as he had hoped for, Radford said the small attendance for the event may have been a good thing. “The small amount of people that came gave the show a more chill atmosphere where the focus was on the music, and not really anything else,” he said. This mentality was deﬁnitely

held by those who attended the performance as well. Perry Kennedy, a sophomore who attended the show, considered the event to be a great way to “bring people together and enjoy some good music.” The idea for Acoustics in the Quad came to Radford last semester following the success of The WNYO Punk Rock Show. “That motivated us to do more shows,” Radford said, adding that he bounced around ideas with WNYO Loud Rock Director, Lee Carlson, and eventually came up with the idea for Acoustics in the Quad. Radford said he wanted something that was “accessible to kids on campus,” and that could take place during the fall semester. Radford eventually came up with the idea for Acoustics in the Quad and brought the idea to the WNYO eboard at the ﬁrst meeting. “Everyone was down for it,” Radford said. “Their support definitely helped.” Radford hopes to build upon what went well at the show and improve some details in order to put on similar shows in the future.

Repetitive bland comedy, no innovation in ‘Meatballs’ sequel Maureen DiCosimo Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

The first “Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs” was a surprise success back in 2009, capturing audiences with its fun premise and likable characters. Now the sequel has come, picking up exactly where the last one left off. If you haven’t seen the first one, don’t worry — the major plot points of the first film will be explained in a voiceover narration by the film’s protagonist, Flint Lockwood (voiced by Bill Hader, “Saturday Night Live”). After destroying his machine and saving his hometown, Flint is recruited by Chester V (voiced by Will Forte, “Saturday Night Live”) to come work at Live Corp. Chester V was a Bill Nye the Science Guy-type with his own children’s television show. It was this television show that inspired Flint to become a scientist, so Chester V is

understandably his hero. After six months of failure at Live Corp, Flint is recruited to go back to his hometown and clean up the mess his machine made. It’s not only making it rain giant food, it is also creating food-based animals, the deadliest of which is a cheesepider, a cheeseburger with french fry legs. With the help of his friends, he has to find where his machine is and stop it from creating these strange food animals. From that point on, the movie is pretty standard in its plot and message. While the food animals are fun and interesting to see, the overall plot is familiar territory. It’s predictable to the last moment, leaving the viewers with little to look forward to that they can’t already see coming. With such a talented voice cast of comedic actors, a lot more laughs were expected than what was given. The first movie had a wonderful mix of genuine and slapstick humor, while this time around they recycle most of the jokes used in the first one. There are a few chuckles, but

Photo provided by itsartmag.com Bill Hader returns with Andy Samberg and Anna Farris to voice the colorful world of “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2.”

never anything uproarious or hilarious like you would expect. Ultimately, this is a children’s movie and children will enjoy it. The food animals are fun, it has humor they would most likely find funny, and cute moments they’ll enjoy. There just isn’t much to make this movie attractive to adults. There is subtle humor slipped in for the enjoyment of parents forced to watch

this with their kids. The bar for animated movies has been raised in recent years with studios like Pixar and Dreamworks bringing original and heartwarming movies that the whole family can enjoy and “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2” is not holding to that standard. While it has its charms and a few laughs, “Cloudy With a

Chance of Meatballs 2” is predictable and too reliant on jokes that went well in the first one. It has nothing new to bring to the table and its message of sticking by your friends is better conveyed in other movies of the genre. Its plot basically boils down to “Avatar” with food and half the running time. And like most sequels, it does not live up to its predecessor.

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1895 – The first U.S. Open golf tournament took place in Newport, Rhode Island. 1927 – Danish-American architect Gutzon Borglum begins work on sculpting Mount Rushmore. 1957 – The Soviet Union launched the satellite Sputnik I into orbit around Earth. 1965 – Pope Paul VI arrived in New York City, the first pope to ever visit the United States.

Cre ati ve Writing Wavy Earth By Andrew Kowal

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Lola struts her block, hair all knotted up under a flaming red wig. She has to appear easily pretty, at least under the harsh lamp post glare and neon signage. Sometimes particles of light blink in time with the slurred melodies of staggering drunks. She is aware of brigands in the shadow, but it is her job to be enticing. She has mastered the art of never snagging stiletto heels on pavement cracks, on concrete that is but passingly solid, paved straight on a naturally wavy earth. Uneven grease ridges of the vagrant businessman’s long tentacles caress over her and possess, for a time and are gone back to ephemeral night realms. She can observe him enter her from isometric camera angles. Once the discharge is cold, she really is alone here. When there is no one to stare holes through, she notices the lights waggling again, on-off. A screaming man falls down in a distant alley, probably dreaming of a land without cold sores. Above, planes hover like legions

of angels, ferrying people to where they were meant to be. The jet roar falls into her ears as space static into satellite radio dishes. The vibrations die out, dumb, deaf monks, murmuring and waiting to be touched. She talks to signposts, but the angels do not hear. They cannot hear when the soft energies come in increasingly frenetic pulses, to fold the ground up like a tissue. They do not hear the pavement breaking around her, howling. She asks the blackened storefronts if God is disappointed with her, while the screaming man gets louder and all the grey boxes compress and shift. Earth rattles worse and worse, until tumult becomes pregnant silence. There is a sense of waiting, an urgent waiting for the first person to breathe. A fist brushes aside flimsy sheet metal. Lola hacks dust out of her lungs, rises, straightens her skirt and uses a torn sleeve to wipe off imperfect lipstick, same hue as blood. Watery eyes watch the crumbled coral field landscape, but waveringly, she smiles. The planes still fly and they sound like a chorus.

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