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The Student Association is Oswego State’s student-run governing body tasked with bringing issues from the student body to the administration. Since October 2011, the organization has utilized a website at oswegosa.org. However, the information on this website is scarce and the most recent meeting information dates back to April 24, 2012. Matt Wood, a senior public justice major, said that if he were to be interested in SA he would use a Google search to find out more information. This Google search shows the out-of-date SA website as a top result. Work on the SA website has been in discussion for about a year. Smith says Kristofer Brandow, a former Oswego State student, originally created the SA website using Drupal, an open source content management platform. SA sought Brandow to update the site, but because Brandow had asked for more money this time, Smith found a different option. “When I took office I found out that we were already purchasing Laker Life, [but I] knew nothing about it,” Smith said. “So here we are with this new website, Laker Life, it’s almost completely finished and we started looking into it.”

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Student-caused Harborfest ruckus, mess strikes tension in city Debris left by students at Flat Rock beach following summer festival party leads to outrage among Oswego residents Olivia Ugino Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com

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Students crowding the Flat Rock area of Oswego for Harborfest celebrations received criticism after pictures of leftover debris from the weekend surfaced on the D-Bus Facebook page. Senior Jared Lahm, also known as DJ Swan, has received much of the blame from Oswego residents for being one of three disc jockeys who played there that weekend. “The party at the Flat Rocks happens every year; we were no different from anyone else that was there, our music was just louder,” Lahm said. The DJ issued a statement on his public Facebook page explaining his involvement in the incident, which received backlash from numerous members of the community. In response, Lahm said: “Did it seem like we were running the show? Yes. But, to be honest, if we had told a thousand drunk college students to pick up their garbage, they wouldn’t have listened.” In the statement, Lahm made sure to thank the volunteers who picked up after the party. “We were proud about, after all the work we put in, people had a lot of fun, but we

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were not proud of the outcome,” Lahm said. Brittni Switser volunteered to help with cleanup and she said the initial amount of debris was shocking. “I saw a ton of empty cans, drenched cardboard beer boxes, broken glass, fire pit remnants, papers, there was a towel floating in between two of the rocks,” Switser said. “It was just a giant mess.” According to Switser, volunteers dredged about 100 cans out of Lake Ontario. “A few people were diving into the water and pulling up three to four cans at a time,” Switser said. Speculation for next year’s event has already begun as Oswego residents are calling for increased security at next year’s festival and also limited access for students to the Flat Rocks throughout the busy weekend. This problem is unlikely to go away any time soon, as a Palladium Times article published Sept. 3 stated that the Oswego City Councilors are looking to transfer $30,000 to the Oswego Police Department to cover additional hours put in during Harborfest. The article noted how, though the city doesn’t fund Harborfest, the festival does cost the city money from paying police and city firefighters overtime.

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Before (left) and after (right) the partying at the Flat Rocks during Harborfest weekend. Volunteers picked up trash from the campus lake front.

According to U.P. Assistant Chief Kevin Velzy, enforcement of the Flat Rock area mostly falls to Oswego Police Department officers. According the Oswego city police blotter for the weekend for July 26-28, there were seven disorderly conducts, five open

container violations, three possession of drug violations, two driving under the influences, one driving while intoxicated, one noise ordinance violation and one public urination. Lee Walker, who took the photo that generated the response, said students

were responsible for the controversy. “Students were the problem,”said Walker. “I’m all for having a good time, but we’re all in college and adults; just because you’re not home does not mean you don’t have to clean up after yourself.”

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Basically it will look like a large T-rex and it will assist in systematically deconstructing the building.” - Allen Bradberry, Oswego State construction project coordinator

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Weekly Oswego’s Farmers’ Market provides local goods to community

Construction on the new science complex around Piez Hall will continue through winter for 2013 completion. Ryan Deffenbaugh | The Oswegonian Vendors line West First Street to sell their homemade goods to the people of Oswego. About 50 vendors are featured at the Farmers’ Market every week.

Ryan Deffenbaugh Editor-in-Chief rdeffenbaugh@oswegonian.com Whether looking for homemade jelly, freshpicked fruits and veggies, custom-made clothing, homemade candy, kettle corn or live music, an Oswego State student can find a variety of local products at the Oswego farmers’ market.

The farmers’ market, open from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on West First Street every Thursday, has been a tradition in the Oswego community for 48 years and features about 50 vendors from Oswego and its surrounding areas. Local vendors include farmers and bakers selling products ranging from heads of lettuce to syrup, wine, cakes and cupcakes.

Beth Hilton, executive director of the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce, said the farmers’ market has become a popular destination for Oswego State students in recent years, as more students prioritize a healthy lifestyle. Alyssa Estus, a senior history major at Oswego State, said she usually comes to the market to do her produce shopping.

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Patrons at the Farmers’ Market check out a stand featuring lettuce and other vegetables.

Live music is always present at the Farmers’ Market, which runs until Oct. 17.

“The veggies are always fresh and super cheap,” Estus said. “Plus you know the money always comes back to the locals.” Hilton cited the freshness of the products as a major advantage of shopping at the farmers’ market. “A lot of times, the products being sold have been picked that day,” Hilton said. “So it provides a lot more time that the products will be fresh.” Walter Schneider, a Sterling native, sells homemade jams and jellies and produce made and grown with his wife. He is one of many vendors at the market who creates and sells products as a hobby or passion, not as an occupation. Schneider, who spent 18 years in Germany as a federal employee before moving to Sterling, had been creating jams and jellies for several years before beginning to sell his products at the farmers’ market. Schneider said his jams and jellies are often more expensive than brands available in stores, but also provide a quality and variety unmatched at supermarkets. “People can go to a cheap supermarket and buy twice as much Concord jelly for the same price that you would pay for one of our jellies or jams,” Schneider said. “I can’t blame them for that, but we have a variety that you will never find in a super market either, like three berry jams made with goose berries, which people have probably never even heard of.” Along with the products of local farmers and residents, the farmers’ market also features local businesses, such as Garafolo’s and Wonton House, as well as the BookMobile, a mobile lending library. There is also a live band that performs each week.

Hilton said it is this mix that creates a unique community atmosphere. “It’s definitely not just a shopping experience,” Hilton said. “It provides live entertainment, direct interaction with the vendors

and social interaction. It’s a great way to get out and get fresh produce.” The farmers’ market is scheduled to open every Thursday night until Oct. 17, which will be the final night.

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THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2013

Rice Creek Field Station renovated Snygg Hall will fall soon

Face lift comes for off-campus science building; research facility After long wait, old science building to come down Luke Parsnow Ast. News Editor lparsnow@oswegonian.com

Patrick Malowski | The Oswegonian The new Rice Creek Field Station located about a mile and a half off campus began its rennovations in 2012 and was completed for the fall semester.

Patrick Malowski Multimedia Editor pmalowski@oswegonian.com While it may not be located on the main Oswego State Campus, the Rice Creek Field Station is an important tool for Oswego State’s science departments. The field station helps professors and students involved in the biological and earth sciences with research and education. The facility has expanded its capabilities with a brand new 7,200 square foot building, double the size of the old building.

The new facility has an astronomical observatory, an herb garden, a pavilion, a garage and 3,000 square feet of grounds. The expansion has given professors and students more room for offices, research and space for other needs. The expansion gives Rice Creek a chance to increase the number of courses offered at the facility and increase the number of researchers using the grounds, according to professor Lucina Hernandez, director of the Rice Creek Field Station. “It means seven different activities at

Patrick Malowski | The Oswegonian A garden at the Rice Creek Field Station. The area has 3,000 square feet of land and a 7,200 square foot building.

Patrick Malowski | The Oswegonian Rice Pond located near the Rice Creek Field Station. Students frequently conduct research here.

the same time,” Hernandez said. “In the past we had only the capacity to run four activities in small spaces.” Rice Creek was developed on what was once farmland. Opened in 1966, the facility started with its original field station building and Rice Pond, which was being created with the construction of a dam on Rice Creek. The facility offers a variety of habitats for study and research including maple-basswood forests, ponds and wetlands. The construction on the new building commenced in mid-2012 and has been highlighted as an upgrade to the science department, alongside the new Richard S. Shineman Center for Science, Engineering, and Innovation. Some of Hernandez’s favorite additions to the new facility include a larger lecture room equipped with a smart board and projectors and a new collection room. “This lets us put our collections in one space,” Hernandez said. On average nine courses are taught at the Rice Creek Field Station, which totals around 170 students using the station per year. Located only 1.5 miles off of campus, the Rice Creek Field Station is the only field station that is close to its corresponding campus in the whole SUNY system. “This promotes its use for research and undergraduate courses with zero cost for students,” Hernandez said. The brand new building was constructed with no impact to the wetlands, a point that makes Hernandez and the staff at Rice Creek proud, especially since the station uses those wetlands for research. “It is a new brand building, farther from the pond to preserve our wetlands,” Hernandez said. Not only does the expansion give more students the opportunity to study and do research at Rice Creek, but students who were unable to receive the transportation for the commute from campus now can take the green shuttle as Rice Creek has joined the loop. Hernandez is excited about being able to offer more opportunities to students to gain and test their knowledge. “From 2008 to now, the number of courses, students and research considerably increased,” Hernandez said. “Today our students are more familiar with using scientific techniques and equipment to test their predictions and they recognize the benefits to having a new building in Rice Creek Field Station.”

Patrick Malowski | The Oswegonian A pavillion that was built at the facility. The grounds of the building are located further off the wetlands to preserve the natural area around the creek

The opening of the Richard S. Shineman Center for Science, Engineering, and Innovation to the students of Oswego State last week means the deconstruction of Snygg Hall will soon be underway. Snygg Hall was part of a set of six new residential and academic buildings that were constructed on campus to meet the demand of the growing population as the baby boomer generation started attending college and opened in 1968. This semester, Snygg will undergo the multi-step process of dismantling. “There are materials that need to be removed as hazardous waste, so that process will take place first,” said Allen Bradberry, the Facilities Design and Construction Project Coordinator. According to Bradberry, the building will then be torn down using track excavators, not by implosion or a wrecking ball, which has been rumored around campus. Bradberry said that the close proximity of the new science building makes those options dangerous and unrealistic. “The track excavator will come in with a set of jaws on it. Basically it will look like a large T-rex and it will assist in systematically deconstructing the building,” Bradberry said. “The bricks and the concrete get pulverized. The metal within, the rebar and any structural steel, gets recycled and reused so the building as a whole will get reused as fill or recycled metal. So the building will live another life, if you will.” Over the past few years, the future of Snygg Hall had been in question, especially when construction on Shineman began in 2010. Casey Raymond is an assistant professor in the chemistry department and chair of the science planning committee who was greatly involved in the building project. “Before we even started the project we looked at the possibility of renovating Snygg,” Raymond said. “From this we determined it was not cost-effective to renovate Snygg.” According to professors who had offices there, some of the problems with Snygg included its outdated labs and equipment, slow computer systems, unpredictable heating and cooling and noise. “The new building offers for me a much quieter office and no air pollution from the organic laboratories,

which I experienced from time to time in Snygg,” said Joseph LeFevre of the chemistry department. According to Raymond, Snygg could not have accommodated modern science labs if renovated. The much-needed upgrade in scientific equipment fit with the modern facilities of Shineman. Now that its construction is complete, Snygg is no longer useful to the campus and so deconstruction was deemed necessary. “The teaching labs and research labs are all state-of-the-art. Special planning has been prepared to create specific research areas that will encourage new projects that might not have been possible in Snygg,” said Anthony Contento of the department of biological sciences. The transfer from one building to another is an ongoing challenge that requires a lot of work. A lot of equipment and furniture from professors’ offices had to be moved from Snygg to the new science building during the last few months, and professors that have worked in Snygg for years are still adjusting to the new surroundings. “We started in January and all of the faculty and staff were aware of the schedule in March,” Raymond said. “Several people began packing during the springT semester and were ready to go as soon as classes ended. We did have some issues with the elevator failing in Snygg and we needed to move a few things out with creative methods. In one case, we hoisted a one thousand-plus pound crated instrument out a third floor window. We did use a professional moving company for some items, but Facilities Maintenance and Operations provided eight to 10 students for the summer to help with the moves.” The demolition of Snygg is scheduled to begin early this fall and will continue into the spring, according to Bradberry. Once gone, a new parking lot will replace the building’s old foundation. The lot will be constructed over the spring and summer and should be ready to use at the beginning of the fall 2014 semester. The Shineman project has been an exciting affair on campus. It opened the first new academic building since 2006 and closed one that Oswego State students have learned in for over four decades. “In the end, Snygg served us all well,” Contento said.

Luke Parsnow | The Oswegonian Snygg Hall opened in 1986 and deconstruction on the building will begin this fall through track excavation.

SA to use Laker Life for online resource WEBSITE, from COVER This is when Smith found out it would be more cost effective for the student body to use Laker Life, an online community for registered students of Oswego State. “So where it stands now is that it would be more cost effective, meaning we use less student money, to use Laker Life which our office didn’t pay for,” Smith said. The lack of updated documents for students will be changed once the new page has been set up. “We can hold our documents there, we can post about our general meetings there, we can post about events we’re going to have because my directors are going to be having events this year,” Smith said. Smith said that Vice President Ben June is currently working on updating SA’s code from last year. He added that once that is complete all important documents (codes, bylaws and the constitution) will be put on the Laker Life website. According to Smith, there are two modules that will be installed to the new website. One is for clubs and organizations to manage their financial requirements with SA and the other is

for students to vote for SA elections. The latter will be purchased in the spring semester. This means another improvement is coming for financial filings with SA. “Last year with our website we had the budgeting thing that Brandow created for us. It did not go over very well. I mean he built it in a month and a half and it worked at first, crashed, was a disaster,” Smith said. Taylor Campbell, a sophomore public justice major, said she does not know how to become involved with SA. “We have senators?” Campbell asked. However, she did know that SA funds clubs and organizations. As for Wood, the senior knew very little about SA. “I know they pay for activities,” Wood said. “I don’t even know what SA stands for. I don’t know what SA is.” Smith said his public relations director, Renee Ricketts, will be taking care of reaching students through “Facebook, our Twitter and I guess we have an Instagram, so that’s fantastic.” Smith said he does not have a lot of big projects to work on so his main focus will be pushing for more student involvement.

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THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2013

Winkworth’s adventure Changes coming to resident dining halls Journey inspiring for ex-Lifestyles coordinator

Auxiliary Services reduce late night hours for students, add new options

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Starting this year, students coming back from late classes or looking for a bite of some nighttime munchies will no longer be able to go to Littlepage Dining Hall Fridays and Saturdays for late night dining, one of many changes the dining services had made this year. Lakeside Dining Hall is open every day from 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. as a part of late night dining, which is 30 minutes less than last year. Instead of Littlepage sharing the same hours, Auxiliary Services has cut back their days to Sunday through Thursday. According to Craig Traub, director of resident dining for Auxiliary Services, this change was made due to the lack of customers that utilized the past accom-

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we overcame, and I say we because I was ” riding with a guy at one point, and I have friends that I went on adventures with … we’re capable of so much,” Winkworth said. The knowledge that he gained was equally as important to Winkworth as the experiences themselves. “We are so used to having conveniences that fix our problems, and not having that is a really awesome experience. The other thing I learned is that people are legitimately amazing. I met people who, they found out I was on this trip and they kind of looked at me sideways and then they wanted to help. Like, they wanted to be a part of it, and they wanted to help push me forward,” Winkworth said. “I wouldn’t have been able to survive without them. So, that was another huge one, that we often talk about how ‘the people over there suck’ or ‘those are mean people’ or ‘those are jerks’, and when it comes down to it, most people are really, really awesome if you give them a chance to be, which is cool.” Winkworth’s plan for his adventure was simple: to have no plan. “I tried really hard not to have expectations. I’m lucky that I’ve gotten to travel enough where I know that nothing you imagine will ever pan out the way it’s going to be. It was incredible,” Winkworth said. “As it turns out, riding a motorcycle all day isn’t as freeing and exciting as you think it is; it’s more painful and annoying. Living off the land is difficult. You know, you get dirty, you’re cold, you’re tired, you’re hungry, and you’re away from the people you care about. It’s not necessarily as glamorous as it is when you’re imagining it, but at the same time it’s just as rewarding.” This trip has remained inside U.S. borders, but there are still eight months left in the original time plan. Winkworth went on a community service trip to Jamaica through Oswego State in 2011. It introduced him to “legitimate poverty in the third world,” and ever since he has begun to realize how much is taken for granted by people living in countries like the U.S. “I’ve always wanted to go and get more in-

There are also other new additions to dining services. “Lite Bite,” for example, is an extended lunch hour that takes place in Lakeside Dining Hall, allowing students to have a quick meal no matter what their class schedule is. Extended hours are also being offered at Cooper Dining Hall from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays through Wednesdays. Auxiliary Services is continuing to promote healthy eating, more homemade dishes and portions that match the Oswego State online source, “My Plate” for people who are watching their calories. “I am most proud of the fruit. The first thing anyone sees as they walk into the dining halls are fresh, hand cut fruit all for the taking,” Traub said. “I think that really says something. ” Auxiliary Services encourages all students with compaints or comments to fill out comment cards located in the dining halls.

Zeiss microscope used for classes in new science center Eric Newton Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com

e l Photo provided by JD Mallory gTed Winkworth left his job at Oswego State’s Lifestyles Center to ride his motorcycle around the country. n vested in that kind of lifestyle and to really kind Justine Polonski of explore what it is to live in another country, and Staff Writer g not have all of the conveniences that we have, and news@oswegonian.com s figure out how do people get by, what do they do, , This summer, Oswego State’s former alcohol and how can I be a part of that,” Winkworth said. d and other drug program coordinator embarked Winkworth wants to visit El Salvador for at least - on the journey of a lifetime: an intercontinental four months and venture into South America if posg motorcycle tour. The first few months of Winksible. Where he will go after that, he remains unsure. s worth’s trip have taken him all the way across the The adventures he’s had are enough to susd continental United States. So far, Winkworth’s tain his interest in the trip. o trip has been far from a straight line drive. Winkworth has been working on a novel

“It goes west, it goes north up to the Da- kotas, and then it goes to Utah, and then back l through Colorado to Tennessee, to Georgia o and then back around the bottom of the United g States, up the coast of California,” Winkworth - said. “Then it was back through Utah, down to r New Mexico, and then back to Tennessee, then e up here. Yeah, it’s been insane. I did this and l laughed about how pointless it all seems.”

modations and low attendance from last year, as well as a need to accommodate the majority. On the other hand, students have had no trouble voicing their opinions on the topic. “I would not like to walk all the way across campus in the dark when I want some chicken wings,” Joseph Colomban, a junior living in Onondaga Hall, said. Many students feel that the reason for closing Late Night in Littlepage on Fridays and Saturdays was not only for budget cuts, but because dining services did not want to deal with intoxicated students. “I love late night, but [weekends] is when I want it most,” Karlee Trautwig, a freshman living in Oneida, said. According to Traub, the mission of Resident Dining is to accommodate the needs of every student, and to provide healthy, fresh food.

since before he left his position at Oswego State and with this journey the novel has grown into something much more. “I’ve been working on a book for a while, but now, all the people that I’ve met along the way have sort of been turned into characters for the book,” Winkworth said. “So now I’m writing this novel and that’s really kind of my main focus: go on adventures, write about the adventures, try to get people excited about what they’re capable of, and at the same time, write a novel where that’s sort of the key central theme to it. I’m so excited about that.” Having no plan led Winkworth to a lot of unexpected opportunities. For example, on the spur of the moment he ended up enrolling in skydiving school. He was riding his motorcycle through Tennessee, he saw some skydivers and he went to the skydiving school to ask for a job. He was expecting them to laugh in his face, but they didn’t. He started doing his jump licensing and now he is a skydiver. He met hang gliders and parasailing through the job and ended up going parasailing in Utah with a man he met in jump school. “I never thought I’d be in skydiving school. I never thought I’d be jumping out of planes, but it just happened,” Winkworth said. Even though he describes his adventure so far as perfect, Winkworth still misses some things about being at Oswego State, like the people. “I’m at a point where I left my job because I was ready to move on to the next thing. You know, but even just coming back, and seeing everyone, and realizing how much I’m cared about, and how much I care about people here… That’s a really hard thing to walk away from,” Winkworth said. Winkworth’s parting message for Oswego State is similar to what he had said before he left. “Get involved in all the opportunities that you have. I just talked to someone today who’s really on the fence about going on an alternative winter or spring break because they heard that it’s dangerous. They heard that there are armed guards, and well, what does that mean, and what have I heard about it. The experience of leaving this country, and doing it in a way that’s sanctioned by the university, is the most valuable thing I can think of,” Winkworth said. “And, when you take into account all of the other opportunities you have through being a student here, whether it be getting invested in a club, or finding people that are from another culture that you might not know through the Hart Hall global experience, that stuff is huge, and so many people don’t do it because they either don’t understand the value of it, they’re scared of it, or they just don’t realize the pot of gold that they are sitting on that 90 percent of the world’s population don’t get to have, and it’s right here in Oswego, New York.”

Photo provided by Samantha Leale Ted Winkworth has traveled from Oswego to the other side of the country and back during the summer months.

The Richard S. Shineman Center for Science, Engineering and Innovation is an impressive sight from the outside, but it is the cutting edge technology inside the building that is truly impressive. A $320,000 microscope has put Oswego State on the cutting edge of scientific research. Located on the ground floor of the new Shineman Center science building, the microscope, a Zeiss LSM-700 Confocal Microscope, goes far beyond the average lens found in classrooms. The large white device is hooked up to a computer and monitor, where slides can be observed in great detail. It sits on a pneumatic table that prevents the microscope from being disturbed by any vibrations. James Seago, a biology professor at Oswego State, teaches the class Plant Structure and Imaging, the first class to rely heavily on the new microscope. “Each of these students will be able to advertise their experience with this kind of microscope,” Seago said. “We’ve never had anything like this.” Seago has worked at Oswego State for 46 years, making him the longest serving science professor on campus. Snygg Hall, now awaiting demolition, was opened during his first year at Oswego State. He is pleased with the school’s purchase of a Zeiss microscope, because “they’re known to be the best in the world.” “The images off the slides are so clear,” Ben Keel, a senior zoology major at Oswego State, said. “I’ve never seen anything like it.” Keel is a part of Seago’s class, which is

just learning to use the machine. Although Seago teaches a biology class, the microscope will prove useful for many different purposes. The microscope is not limited to students from certain majors or classes, rather a committee of three professors decide how the microscope will be used. The technology involved with the microscope is exceptionally advanced as well. One of the most amazing features of the LSM-700 is its ability to split a sample into slices using a laser, and then create a digital 3D image of the sample. Using the microscope requires training, especially for the more advanced procedures. “Three experts are coming in,” Seago

said. “They are all Oswego grads who have become experts in microscopy.” These experts will be visiting Oswego State over the course of the semester, to teach both students and professors the finer points of working the device. The Zen software that runs the microscope displays high-quality images of cells that have been dyed by students. Of course, the Zeiss microscope was extremely expensive. It usually costs $320,000 but Oswego State only paid $250,000 because the school bought many smaller microscopes from Zeiss. According to Seago, it costs roughly $15,000 a year just to maintain. “I definitely think it’s worth it,” Keel said.

Patrick Malowski | The Oswegonian The Zeiss microscope normally costs $320,000 but was discounted for the school at $250,000.

Oswego State moves smokers 5 more feet toward smoke-free Jihyoung Son Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com Oswego State will be a smoke-free campus by 2014, a change many students welcome, though the details of the policy remain questionable. On April 19, the Oswego State website’s campus news section featured a post on the new policy, indicating that starting in fall 2013, the smoking perimeter from the building entrance has been moved to 25 feet, from 20 feet in 2012. By 2014 the whole campus should be a smoke-free area. The policy follows the SUNY Board of Trustees’ approval of a comprehensive tobacco-free policy on all 64 SUNY campuses by Jan. 1, 2014 and Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher’s task force for a tobacco-free SUNY. However, current Oswego State policy relies on smokers’ and other students’ cooperation for its success. Those who fail to comply with the policy, regardless of the previous warnings, are supposed to undergo the disciplinary action of the Office of Human Resources or the Office of Judicial Affairs. All the policies follow Article 13E of the New York State Public Health Law as amended July 24, 2003, according to the police. “What happens most of the time, is if there is a student smoking too close to the building or in the building is, somebody just asks them to move,” said Julie Bissert, the director of public affairs. “The warning shall be put in a student conduct file.” According to Bissert the next step would result in probation. Bissert also said she wasn’t aware of reported cases of disciplinary action taken previously. Many students welcome Oswego State’s plan for a smoke-free campus. “Smoke-free campus 2014 is a good idea, as I don’t need to concern about the secondhand smoke around the campus anymore,” said Jordan Hermann, a senior history and graphic design major. Josh Androff, a senior technology education major, who introduced himself as a smoker, also voiced approval. “I can smoke when I get back home. It is okay for me to bear it,” Androff said. But some students who live in the residence

halls might have a different opinion. Linfeng Li, a freshman in the MBA program and resident of Hart Hall, said she might move because of the policy. “I’m considering getting a new house off campus after this semester is over,” Li said. “If school could not permit me to smoke outside anywhere, there is no option, no matter how much it would cost.” This situation Oswego State faces is comparable to that of UCLA, which was the first to craft the tobacco cessation policy. UCLA adopted the policy after Mark Yudoff, president of the UC system, sent a January 2012 letter to university chancellors asking them to create smoke-free policies for their campuses within two years. Since April 22, UCLA any use of tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, water pipes (hookah) and smokeless tobacco products (e.g., “e-cigarettes”) is banned on UCLA’s campus, unless permitted for use in research or ceremony. UCLA accomplished the ban by forcing violators to go through mandatory classes. Students there will be educated on the dangers of smoking and on how to seek treatment for tobacco dependence. This isn’t just an issue in the U.S. Overseas, similar policies have been implemented. Some universities in South Korea are on the way to enforcing an isolated smoking area. The public facility, which includes the campus, has to distinguish the smoking area from the smoke-free area, according to the Implementation to the Enhancement of Public Health Law from Ministry of Health and Welfare in South Korea. Beyond this, some universities have in-

stalled outdoor smoking booths, which isolate the smoke from the outside by having smokers inside it. The smoke can then be filtered out through an air purifier in the booth. The Student Council of Korea University had requested the installation of booths and became the first university in South Korea to set up two smoking booths. Sogang University and Joongang University have successfully designated the legal isolated smoking area. “There hasn’t been discussion about that,” Burns said. “Because part of the goal in getting people to not smoke, is all the environmental effects of cigarette butts.” Isolated smoking areas would most likely result in large collections of used butts. Unlike these alternatives, the details of the 2014 smoke free SUNY campus plan have yet to be determined. “On how you put out that policy and enforce the policy, we aren’t there yet,” said Liz Burns, nurse practitioner and director of Mary Walker Health Center, “Presently, it is a warning.” Burns also added that if the policy were taken under not the suggestion of the Chancellor’s letter, but the top-down procedure, the policy would become more clear. “The committee, or the focus group, is working on this. The policy, which may take effect in 2014, would apply to all tobacco products, including not only the cigarettes, but also all tobacco-related products. However, it requires more discussion,” Bissert said. In the meantime, the committee will continue to consider its options in pursuit of a method that promises clean air, but is considerate to all students.

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Andrew Pugliese Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com The 2013 Oswego State men’s soccer tournament was a weekend to remember with own goals, extra time and players being carried off the field. The send-off contest of the tournament between the Alfred University Saxons and Oswego State proved most exciting. The large amount of whistles and cards slowed down play, but upped the intensity as well. The Lakers came out with life and seemed to have the advantage in the match’s early stages, yet the visitors used aggressive play to keep Oswego State off the board. Saxon forward Brendan Collins received the game’s first booking in the 10th minute for his use of expletives following a shoving match with Oswego State freshman fullback, Mitch Brickman. That was just the tip of the iceberg in a game that saw six yellow cards drawn, three for each squad. Both teams enjoyed periods of great opportunity during the opening 45 minutes. First, the Lakers used solid combinations startingoff the feet of Brickman and fellow defender senior Brandyn Peters to pressure the opposition. Matthew Unick, Alfred’s sophomore goalie, had encouraging words that may have kept the team focused throughout the contest’s heated moments. Early season issues seemed to plague Oswego State, as passes were sloppy, players were caught offside and numerous shots sailed over the crossbar.

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Volleyball team Men’s soccer ready to improve in 2013 begins season Oswego State enters season with high hopes, playoff expectations with confidence Steven Cordero Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com

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impressive, tallying eight saves while allowing only two goals total in the two games. Senior midfielder Ryan Tibbetts, who scored the Lakers’ lone goal of the tournament, was honored with an AllTournament team selection. The Lakers are still trying to find the right balance between veterans and some of the younger players, who seem to be off to a solid start. “Our back line is a mix of two freshmen and two upper classmen, while our midfield and forwards are all returners,” Widanka said. “As far as [Runge] is concerned, starting as a freshman is an honor, and coming into

The Oswego State volleyball team wants to continue to improve after making the postseason for the first time in over a decade last season. The team will look to improve its 1219 record from last season under the tutelage of J.J. O’Connell, who will be entering his second season as head coach. “This second year is tricky,” O’Connell said. “But I feel we have a lot of stability and organization.” Despite the fact that many of last year ’s members graduated, including starters, O’Connell feels that the new crop of talent will perform just as well, if not better. O’Connell describes the freshman trio of outside hitters Sarah Meredith and Emma Moriarty and setter Lauren Edwards as very capable starters. All three were starters for the team’s first competition, the SUNY Canton tournament, where the team finished with two wins and one loss. Despite the new talent on the squad, the veterans are still the key to the team. Seniors Morgan Lavner and Meaghan Puff will be the team captains for the season. Puff was one of the captains on last season’s team, while this is Lavner ’s first season as a captain. The pair of outside hitters will definitely be one of the keys to any of the team’s success during the upcoming season. Other members of the team who are looking to make an impact this year include Stephanie Bailey, an all-conference middle hitter and libero Rachel Ruggaber, who O’Connell described as “an anchor on defense.” With 31 games to play this season, coach O’Connell will be looking to get the most out of all of his players. “We have more talent than we’ve had in a long time,” O’Connell said. “We also have more size to compete with other teams this year and that’s something we haven’t had recently.”

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Photo provided by Sports Information Freshman Shaka Ballentyne hits the ground in a game during the Oswego State men’s soccer tournament against the Alfred University Saxons.

Dan Lonky Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com The Oswego State men’s soccer team opened its season this past weekend by hosting a non-conference tournament at Laker Field. The Lakers tied Houghton College 1-1 in double-overtime on Friday and lost to Alfred 1-0 on Saturday. Head coach Robert Friske and his players are looking to turn the page this season after finishing 4-10-1 last year. Despite three of their four wins coming against conference teams, the team failed to make the SUNYAC playoffs. The 2012 season was one to forget for the Lakers, as they were outscored 25 to 16 by their opponents. They will

also look to improve their play on the road this season, as they only won one of their eight away matchups last season. Junior Ryan Purdy led the team in goals, with five, and also had two assists and emerged as a leader on offense. Junior defender Eric Widanka thinks the Lakers are on the right track to becoming competitive again this season. “As a team we expect nothing less than making the SUNYAC playoffs,” Widanka said. “But at the same time, any step forward from the previous year is an accomplishment in itself.” Despite going 0-1-1 in the seasonopening tournament, the Lakers were aggressive and played well defensively. Freshman goalkeeper Jon Runge was

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ROAD RECAPS Field Hockey The Oswego State field hockey team dropped to 0-2 following a 5-2 road loss to Ithaca College on Wednesday. The Lakers fell behind early, but managed to tie the score. With a 2-2 game at the half, the Bombers scored three unanswered goals to secure the victory. Sophomore Lisa O’Callaghan and freshman Grace Rinaldi scored for the Lakers in the loss.

Men’s Soccer The Lakers fell to 2-1 on the road to Hamilton College en route to their second consecutive loss. Senior captain Mike Naab scored the Lakers’ lone goal late in the second half to bring Oswego State within one, but the team was unable to rally and even up the score.

Women’s Soccer The Oswego State women’s soccer team lost 4-2 on the road against Hamilton College on Tuesday and fell to 1-1 on the season. The Lakers scored two early goals and went in to halftime with a 2-1 lead. however, Hamilton scored three times in the second half against Lakers’ goalie Alyssa Glasshagel. Senior Nikki Liadka scored her fifth goal of the season in the loss.

Quote of the Week “It’s early. Life isn’t easy, so a soccer season isn’t going to be easy either and we’re going to have to play through some adversity.” -men’s soccer head coach Robert Friske

Lakers falter at home

Oswego State off to rocky start after opening tournament at home

SOCCER, from B1 The Saxon defense did well when delivering their slide tackles to end breaks and Unick was a rock, but Oswego missed a number of chances to turn the tide. “It’s early. Life isn’t easy, so a soccer season isn’t going to be easy either and we’re going to have to play through some adversity,” Oswego State head coach Robert Friske said. “We have to work on our mistakes, the little things, and try to become a better team.” Finally, in the 81st minute, Alfred’s senior captain Jeffery Thomas headed a ball off a corner in the direction of freshman Oumar Soumahoro who took advantage of a hole in the Lakers’ defense and put Alfred in the driver’s seat with a 1-0 lead. Alfred University head coach Scott Miller sees a promising future for his young midfielder/defender, who took the tournament’s most valuable player award for his efforts. “He’s a phenomenal player and I think he can play at the next level already,” Miller said. “He’s an absolute physical presence. He’s got composure like no other player on the field. It’s fun to watch him. He affects the game no matter where he is on the field.” In Saturday’s first matchup, it appeared that the Morrisville State Mustangs, coming off a 2-1 win Friday afternoon against Alfred, had the tournament title in their grasp, only needing a draw with Houghton College to share the title at worst. In Friday’s action, the Lakers got off to a

quick start against Houghton. Senior captain Mike Naab led the charge and found himself in the Oswego offensive third early and often. Friske started three freshmen for Friday’s contest, including Brickman at fullback. Brickman got involved in the offense right away in his first regular season collegiate match. “It feels good to get off running and just get the hang of the game,” Brickman said. “They’re really fast and they’re really strong. It’s just really nice to be out here and get the start, especially as a freshman.” Another freshman in the lineup this weekend was goalkeeper Jon Runge. A four-year starter in high school at nearby Cicero-North, the young netminder did not see a threat in his first game until the latter stages of the second half, but nonetheless he earned valuable experience moving forward. “I think we played a good game today, but there’s definitely a lot to learn. We have to play at a higher pace and after we let a goal in, we’ve got to keep pushing ourselves,” Runge said. Runge’s teammates were the dominant force on the field for most of the game, capturing the lead in the 17th minute on a goal by senior Ryan Tibbetts. However, Houghton slowly took advantage of Oswego State’s missed chances to put the game away and found their equalizer with just over 12 minutes to go. The Lakers’ defense saw its first lapse of the match open the door for Cory Martin to find fresh-

man Landon Sheaffer. Sheaffer’s strike evened the score and forced the game into extra time, which in this weekend’s tournament meant two 10 minute sudden death periods, with the game ending in a draw if no one scored. The additional 20 minutes of play were marked with streaky play by both teams. The defenses on each side were able to thwart the opposition’s turns toward goal for the most part as Runge made the only save of the added time in the second period. The Lakers and Highlanders finished the game with a combined 24 shots (14 on goal), but only scored one goal each. The tournament’s opening game consisted of a matchup between Morrisville and Alfred. Morrisville came away with a 1-0 victory, which set the stage for their championship showdown with Houghton. When the festivities came to a close on Saturday evening, Houghton College was atop with a 1-0-1 record and four points. Morrisville State and Alfred followed with 1-1 records (three points) respectively and the hosts, Oswego State, rounded off the standings at 0-1-1 (1 point). Joining Houghton’s goalie Jacob Dunnett on the All-Tournament team was freshman defender Alan Peckham from Morrisville State, senior midfielder Ryan Tibbetts from Oswego State and freshman midfielder Graeme Corrigan from Alfred University. Oswego State is back in action at 1 p.m. at Laker Field on Saturday against Nazareth College (1-2).

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Oswego State M ready to take next step in 2013 VOLLEYBALL, from B1 Having already taken part in the SUNY Canton tournament thus far this season, the remaining competitions Oswego State is scheduled to compete in are the University of Rochester Invitational on Friday and Saturday, the Oswego State Tournament next Friday and Saturday Sept. 14 and the Oswego State Fall Classic Sept. 20 and 21. The Oswego State Tournament and Fall Classic will both be held in Laker Hall at Max Ziel Gymnasium. Oswego State will also play in SUNYAC Pool Play at Cortland (Sept. 27 and 28), at Potsdam (Oct. 1 and 12) and at Buffalo State (Oct. 25 and 26) later this season. The Lakers also have games outside of tournaments against Morrisville State, Utica College, Keuka College, Cazenovia College, St. John Fisher College, and SUNY Institute of Technology. The final phase of Oswego State’s season will be competing in the SUNYAC Championships. The Lakers are hoping to win it all this season and believe they are primed to do so after a promising first season with a new head coach, as well as a perfect mixture of new young talent and experienced veteran leaders. Oswego State will play in the University of Rochester Invitational against nonconference teams this weekend before heading back home to Oswego for their home opener against Morrisville State on Tuesday night (Sept. 10) at 7 p.m. at Max Ziel Gymnasium in Laker Hall.

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NIKKI LIADKA

Photo provided by Sports Information The men’s soccer team opened its season last weekend by hosting the Oswego State men’s soccer Invitational. The Lakers went 0-1-1 in the tournament.

RYAN TIBBETTS

Men’s Soccer Senior, Liverpool, N.Y. Tibbetts scored Oswego State’s only goal with his first goal of the season in the 28th minute of the opening half of a 1-1 tie with Houghton College. The Lakers finished the tournament 0-1-1, losing the second day’s contest 1-0 to Alfred University. For his efforts during the tournament, Tibbetts was named to the All-Tournament team.

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Wizards ready for strong season

Men’s club rugby looks to take next step after losing state championship game last year

Photo provided by Reid Adler The Oswego State man’s club rugby team is looking for more recruits for the 2013 season to bolster their team in preparation for what the Wizards hope will be a long playoff run that will result in a state chamionship.

Clayton Votra Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com The Oswego State men’s club rugby team is primed for another successful season after finishing last year just 90 minutes away from winning the state championship game. Despite their success in 2012, the Wizards’ season got off to a rocky start after losing their first two games. They came back to advance to the state championship game but could not prevail in a game that senior captain Julian Torriente described as a “nail-biter.” The Wizards are ready to improve upon their solid season last year. Senior captain John Konrad identified lapses of judgment as something the team hopes to fix this season. “Mental mistakes,” Konrad said. “We took ourselves out of the game with these mistakes.” This season, Torriente and Konrad, along with fellow senior captains Tyrell Moore and Nick Holz the goal is to take the next step and win the championship. Oswego State lost two key seniors from last year’s squad, including former team captain Rob Ruhland, but the Wizards are expecting new players to step up and add a new dimension to the team. The Wizards will have to rely on freshmen to fill out their roster.

How many minutes freshmen will play has yet to be determined, but the captains are willing to give them a chance to make an impact. “We believe everyone deserves a look,” Konrad said. The Wizards scrimmaged on Saturday to prepare for the upcoming season, which begins on Sunday against Le Moyne at the Hidden Fields. Despite a disappointing end to last season, Konrad believes the team is ready to go the distance this year. “We know who we are and we know what we can put on the field,” Konrad said. The Wizards are always looking for more players and will welcome new recruits with open arms. The team will open up the season with practice sessions outside of Onondaga Hall to get potential players interested in joining the team. “Just come to practice and we will get you involved,” Torriente said. Konrad ended the interview by saying that “we believe to be better this year,” and “we know who we are and we know what we can put on the field.” For those interested in joining, fliers will be posted around campus. Contact information for the team president can be found on the Oswego website for those interested in joining the team.

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our first scrimmage and helping contribute to a shutout proved to everyone that coach made the right decision putting him in the starting spot. He still has to continue to improve and push the team to a higher level, and I’m excited to see how he performs the rest of the season.” The men’s team has 13 games remaining on its schedule for this season. Nine of the 13 come against in-conference teams, including one game against the SUNY Oneonta, who has been crowned SUNYAC Champion the past two seasons. The Lakers will play six home games at Laker Field, while the other seven games will be played on the road. Despite having 20 freshmen on the roster this year, the Lakers seem to be an experienced team overall, as many of their integral players have returned for the 2013 season. Only two players were lost to graduation last season and those returning should have good chemistry. Led by captains Zack Saccocio, Mike Naab and Jim Manton, the men’s team is looking forward to turning things around and competing for a chance to make the SUNYAC playoffs for the first time since 2006. “We’ve had a lot more team workouts during the season and we’re always in the weight room during the week,” captain Jim Manton said. “We also have a team yoga session once a week. Overall I’d say we have much better team camaraderie.” The Lakers are coming off a tough 2-1 road loss against Hamilton College on Wednesday and are set to host Nazareth College at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Photo provided by Reid Adler Team captain Connor Murphy runs past the opposing defense and takes off upfield during a game last season for the Oswego State Wizards.

Photo provided by Reid Adler Oswego State senior captain Tyrell Moore attempts to evade opposing defenders in a tournament game last season. The Wizards finished one game away from winning a state championship last year and expect to take the next step this season.

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Fresh off successful 2012 seasons, both the Oswego State men’s and women’s cross country teams are looking to continue to improve this fall. Last season, the women’s team finished 25th at the NCAA Division III Atlantic Regional Cross Country Championships. The team lost only one senior at the end of last season and is expecting to have another strong season. Stephanie Grimm begins her third season as head coach of both the Laker men’s and women’s cross country teams in 2013-14 and will have the challenge of leading both teams. The Lakers women’s team is gaining two talented freshmen in Micaela Donabella and Sylvia Pericles, who they expect to make an impact this season along with returning veterans. One team member that can make a big impact this year is sophomore Katie Laris, who holds the sixth fastest 5000m time since 1999. Katie Bott will look to improve upon a stellar junior season this year and is one of only two seniors on the Lakers to provide experience and leadership for the nine under-classmen on the team. The men’s 2012 season ended with a 26th place finish at the NCAA Division III Atlantic Regional Cross Country Championships, but also the graduation of three seniors on the roster. Even still, the men’s team should have a strong cast of veterans this year, with seven seniors to lead the team, including Damian Archie, Noah Carroll, Kyle Gilyard, Thorin Kane, Ryan Korzinski, Nick Oetinger and Ben Sweet. Oswego State will also be gaining five talented freshmen in Noah Paccia, Nicholas Willoughby, Tyler Morris, Casey McAllister and Andrew Doxey. One Laker expected to have a big impact this year is Archie, who holds the 15th fastest 8000m time since 1999. Archie will also have the task of being a veteran leader for the team, but will also have the support of the six other seniors on the team.

Photo provided by Chuck Perkins Photography Junior Nick Montesano (left) and senior Nick Oetinger (right) run in the 2012 Oswego State Invitational . Both runners are expected to have major impacts this season for the men’s cross country team.

Both the men’s and women’s teams opened up their seasons at the SUNYIT Wildcat Invitational in Utica last weekend. The men’s team performed well, as they placed six runners in the top 30 of the competition. Archie led the team with a seventh place finish and was followed by junior Nick Montesano, who finished eighth in the competition. The women’s team also performed well, having placed seven runners in the top 30. Megan Murphy led the women’s team with a fourth place finish and Laris finished right behind her in fifth. Overall, Oswego State earned a fourth place finish in the tournament. Oswego State will be looking to use its hot start to continue to improve throughout the season. With the men’s team set to lose seven seniors and the women’s team set to lose two, this may be the last chance for the veterans to make a splash at the collegiate level before graduation at the end of the year.

Both the men’s and women’s teams will compete this weekend in Oswego at the Hidden Fields. The men’s squad will host the Don Masterson Invitation this Saturday at 11:00 a.m., while the women’s team will host the Pat Peterson invitational at noon. Both races will take place at the Hidden Fields. Last year, both teams finished fourth at the home invitational. While both squads will not host another tournament the rest of the season, there are other tournaments to keep an eye on. One race to watch out for the Lakers this year is the Houghton Highlander Invitational (Houghton College). The men’s team finished third at the invite, and the women’s team finished second last year. Both Laker squads will also prepare to compete in the Geneseo Pre-Regionals race and the Lafayette Leopard Invitational to complete their season before the SUNYAC Championships begin later this season in early November.

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Men’s Soccer

Men’s soccer goes winless in season-opening home tournament despite solid team effort

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Volleyball home opener against Morrisville State VOLLEYBALL, from B1 Having already taken part in the SUNY Canton tournament thus far this season, the remaining competitions Oswego State is scheduled to compete in are the University of Rochester Invitational on Friday and Saturday, the Oswego State Tournament next Friday and Saturday Sept. 14 and the Oswego State Fall Classic Sept. 20 and 21. The Oswego State Tournament and Fall Classic will both be held in Laker Hall at Max Ziel Gymnasium. Oswego State will also play in SUNYAC Pool Play at Cortland (Sept. 27 and 28), at Potsdam (Oct. 1 and 12) and at Buffalo State (Oct. 25 and 26) later this season. The Lakers also have games outside of tournaments against Morrisville State, Utica College, Keuka College, Cazenovia College, St. John Fisher College, and SUNY Institute of Technology. The final phase of Oswego State’s season will be competing in the SUNYAC Championships. The Lakers are hoping to win it all this season and believe they are primed to do so after a promising first season with a new head coach, as well as a perfect mixture of new young talent and experienced veteran leaders. Oswego State will play in the University of Rochester Invitational against nonconference teams this weekend before heading back home to Oswego for their home opener against Morrisville State on Tuesday night (Sept. 10) at 7 p.m. at Max Ziel Gymnasium in Laker Hall.

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NIKKI LIADKA

Women’s Soccer Senior, Liverpool, N.Y. Liadka helped Oswego State win 6-0 over SUNYIT In the season opener. She scored a career-high four goals in the contest. The senior’s third and fourth goals were assisted by Bailey Waterbury. Despite having scored three goals in a game in each of her first three seasons at Oswego, this was the first time Liadka found the back of the net four times in her career. Photo provided by Sports Information The men’s soccer team opened its season last weekend by hosting the Oswego State men’s soccer Invitational. The Lakers went 0-1-1 in the tournament.

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roster. How many minutes freshmen will play has yet to be determined, but the captains are willing to give them a chance to make an impact. “We believe everyone deserves a look,” Konrad said. The Wizards scrimmaged on Saturday to prepare for the upcoming season, which begins on Sunday against Le Moyne at the Hidden Fields. Despite a disappointing end to last season, Konrad believes the team is ready to go the distance this year. “We know who we are and we know what we can put on the field,” Konrad said. The Wizards are always looking for more players and will welcome new recruits with open arms. The team will open up the season with practice sessions outside of Onondaga Hall to get potential players interested in joining the team. “Just come to practice and we will get you involved,” Torriente said. Konrad ended the interview by saying that “we believe to be better this year,” and “we know who we are and we know what we can put on the field.” For those interested in joining, fliers will be posted around campus. Contact information for the team president can be found on the Oswego website for those interested in joining the team.

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Photo provided by Reid Adler Team captain Connor Murphy runs past the opposing defense and takes off upfield during a game last season for the Oswego State Wizards.

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Cross country teams ready to improve Men’s, women’s teams look to continue to perform well following strong start in season’s opening tournament Michael Nakoski Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com Fresh off successful 2012 seasons, both the Oswego State men’s and women’s cross country teams are looking to continue to improve this fall. Last season, the women’s team finished 25th at the NCAA Division III Atlantic Regional Cross Country Championships. The team lost only one senior at the end of last season and is expecting to have another strong season. Stephanie Grimm begins her third season as head coach of both the Laker men’s and women’s cross country teams in 2013-14 and will have the challenge of leading both teams. The Lakers women’s team is gaining two talented freshmen in Micaela Donabella and Sylvia Pericles, who they expect to make an impact this season along with returning veterans. One team member that can make a big impact this year is sophomore Katie Laris, who holds the sixth fastest 5000m time since 1999. Katie Bott will look to improve upon a stellar junior season this year and is one of only two seniors on the Lakers to provide experience and leadership for the nine under-classmen on the team. The men’s 2012 season ended with a 26th place finish at the NCAA Division III Atlantic Regional Cross Country Championships, but also the graduation of three seniors on the roster. Even still, the men’s team should have a strong cast of veterans this year, with seven seniors to lead the team, including Damian Archie, Noah Carroll, Kyle Gilyard, Thorin Kane, Ryan Korzinski, Nick Oetinger and Ben Sweet. Oswego State will also be gaining five talented freshmen in Noah Paccia, Nicholas Willoughby, Tyler Morris, Casey McAllister and Andrew Doxey. One Laker expected to have a big impact this year is Archie, who holds the 15th fastest 8000m time since 1999. Archie will also have the task of being a veteran leader for the team, but will also have the support of the six other seniors on the team.

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Greetings, readers. With our first issue we wanted to stress something important. Something that, as students of Oswego State, is a near civic duty: supporting the community we live in. While many students argue that Oswego does not have that much to offer, there are many great businesses that go unnoticed. From restaurants on the river to snazzy shops in the Canal Commons, Oswego is loaded with options for dining and shopping. The key is to go out and give the city a chance. Of course, just running through town with no objective may not be productive, so we would like to help. Here at The Oswegonian, we have always encouraged readers to get into town, but now we want to make it

“It’s hard for me to say because I don’t have a class there, but I’m not sure if the money was well spent.” Lee Carlson senior, broadcasting & mass communication

“I actually think it was worth it. It’s got great study spaces and it’s just cool and different.” Kelvin Lopez sophmore, business administration

“As a biology major I’m going to spend a lot of time there and I think the money was worth it.” Amani Beauzile freshman, biology

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easier and less confusing. That is why, we are launching The Lighthouse, a new, onlineexclusive section. This is not a critique of modern lighthouse architecture; it is a city guide to help students discover Oswego. The section will provide an interactive map of exciting locations and a quick rundown of businesses in the city, as well as a consistently-updated blog that will write features on businesses and reviews of restaurants. We also want to have some fun with the section, so we will include blog posts about the best places to find a sandwich or catch a sunset. We want to provide students with as many suggestions for a night out in the city as possible, so if you have any suggestions, please send them our way.

Too often, students spend their weekends ordering Dominoes and running to McDonald’s when they grow tired of dining hall food (as we all know inevitably happens). Why not order a sub from Oswego Sub Shop or check out one of Oswego’s great diners, like The Ritz or Wade’s? The point is, we are now members of this community. As with any other community in these trying times, the best thing to do is support one another. This town sees its population increase literally by the thousands every August. Instead of dreading the return of unruly students, the local business should be excited for the return of customers and neighbors. Our hope is that, with The Lighthouse, we can help to develop this type of dynamic.

Take more chances, you never know

Seamus Lyman News Editor slyman@oswegonian.com Opportunity is defined by the MerriamWebster dictionary as a good chance for advancement or progress. In life, opportunities are not always granted; sometimes they happen by chance. Chance. Something happening, almost always, unpredictably and sometimes without a cause. By chance, an opportunity can come along. This past spring I began a last minute search for internships. By the last week of classes I thought I knew what my summer would be like. I would be in my hometown working with a baseball team in a collegiate summer league. I had also applied to several teams in the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League, another college summer league, and at the last minute, I found out I had an internship with the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox. I was left with a tough choice: stay at home for the summer or move to Cape Cod where I knew no one, had nowhere to live and no income with less

than a month to put it together. It would appear to be an idiotic choice to take on that internship with no plans. I couldn’t pass up a summer on Cape working in a league known to produce baseball professionals like Chuck Knoblauch, Nomar Garciaparra, Joe Girardi, Buster Posey, Matt LaPorta, Tim Lincecum, J.J. Putz, Mark Teixeira, Kevin Youkilis and Barry Zito. I packed up and moved to Yarmouth, Mass. on June 10. I found an advertisement on Craigslist for a room in a house for $150 a week and I lined up a job with a local Stop and Shop, but I was still heading to a place where I knew no one. Luckily, the first day I went to the baseball field I met plenty of great people. Everyone involved within the organization made the experience unlike any other I’ve ever had. Two broadcasters, Chris Gilmore from the University of Georgia and Cody Normand from Hofstra University, along with Ryan Gallant from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, really helped make the internship great. Not only are they good friends, but they helped me work to become better at reporting on baseball, and reporting in general really. I was able to meet Peter Gammons and Buster Olney because of these guys, and spontaneously bought tickets to a Red Sox game less than an hour before we needed to leave for Boston because Chris convinced me. The entire group of interns made me feel at home there. Toward the end of the summer, I had the opportunity to move from my original Craigslist abode and into a house

with two other interns. Pearl and Katie, you turned the summer around for me. I no longer felt awkward all the time because I was living in some stranger’s basement. It wasn’t just the interns who made things special. Steve, Cathy, Joe, Melissa and all of the other members of the organization made all of the interns feel welcome. They were always there when we needed them, and for that I am so grateful. Coming back to school, while I love Oswego, was not something I looked forward to. Oswego has always been a home away from home, but now Yarmouth has taken its place. Sure, I only lived there for two months, but it felt so much longer. Hopefully I’ll be able to return next summer and root for the only Red Sox team that matters, Y-D.

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New Shineman Center causes confusion Chris Chambers Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com After a decade of planning and three years of construction, the Richard S. Shineman Center for Science, Engineering and Innovation has opened to universal excitement. However, some people around campus are wondering if the college overhyped the new building. The center is undeniably impressive and the university is not afraid to flaunt this newly acquired asset. In a video promoting the building, alumni were allowed to walk through the building and a video camera recorded their reactions. Of course, none of the people interviewed had anything bad to say about the building. In fact, they all seemed to think it was “impressive” and “amazing.” The building itself is definitely

impressive and amazing from a cosmetic standpoint and has a lot of new technology that offer great opportunities for students. One of the things that the video did not mention is the fact that the building can often be confusing to navigate. The building is divided into two different wings that connect around a central atrium that has a café and seating for students. The wings, labeled Observation and Innovation respectively, seem to meld together into a mess of room numbers that don’t quite make sense. Trying to find your way to room 122 can involve passing rooms 195 and 101 depending on where you enter the building. Another confusing aspect of the building is the upper and lower floor systems. When I walk down a flight of stairs, I expect to be on a lower floor; in Shineman,

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however, this isn’t always the case. Walking down staircases in the center of the building seems to take you to a lower level of the same floor, while stairs on the outside take you to the actual floor below. My advice is to take plenty of extra time to get to class, because there is a good chance you will get lost. One of the things that will take some getting used to for the faculty is the lack of storage space available to them. Some professors actually like this because a lot of the storage space in Snygg was not being used efficiently due to the surplus of it. Professors so far seem pleased with the building overall, noting that it is impossible to know yet what the building is capable of. Professors have also praised the way the buildings design has encouraged collaboration among professors in different departments.

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Tips for freshmen, first year students Stephanie Mirambeaux Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com So you have survived your first week at Oswego State. I am sure you have all been getting adjusted to the change and having a lot of fun. It might take some time to feel comfortable here, especially if you are over two hours away from home. I think that adults always have some piece of advice once you are starting college, but it is different to hear it from someone who’s living it. Here are some things that I wish I knew when I got here. First, make friends with your neighbors. You are going to be running into each other in the bathrooms and in the hallways, so try to make a relationship out of it. You might be living with these people for the entire year, so try to bond with them. It does not have to be the entire floor, but maybe two or three, whatever you are more comfortable with. Invite them to go to dinner or to watch a movie. It is ridiculous how quickly you can bond with someone over your shared interest in a TV show. If their doors are open, introduce yourself. Few people emphasize how important it is to make friends with the people you live with, but it is something I suggest you all do. Be assertive when it comes to the room-

mate agreement. If your roommate wants to “sexile” you and that is not OK, speak up. Do not take everything he or she throws at you just because you do not want to upset them or want to avoid conflict. You are the one who is going to be uncomfortable or annoyed while they are doing their own thing, which brings me to my next piece of advice. If you do not get along with your roommate and hearing him or her breathe makes you angry, move out. Leave. Pack your bags and do not look back. You may think it is one of those situations where the relationship might get better and decide to stick it out. It will not. There are other people on campus who are looking for a new roommate that would be a better fit for you. I had the spawn of Satan as a roommate when I was a freshman but I chose to tough it out, and I regret that. If you go out to the bars, do not put your drink down for one second. The guy sitting next to you may seem cute, but do not let your drink out of your sight. You might think getting drugged could never happen to you, but it is better to be safe than sorry. Do not leave campus without extra money. You do not have to go out with wads of cash, but carry enough. If you are going out with a group make sure everyone has the number to a bus or taxi. If your friend gets sick even though you are having a good time, do not ditch

them. Do not think that you are being a good friend because you’re paying their trip back to campus. It is a scary moment to get so sick that SAVAC has to be called, but it is even scarier to go through it alone. Do not leave a fallen soldier behind just because you’d have to leave the action. The best solution, though, is to be as safe and responsible as you can be about drinking so you can avoid having to call SAVAC at all. I am sure you have all been told to join clubs and organizations, and everyone who has told you that is right. Get involved in as much as you can. I cannot stress that enough. Getting involved is part of what makes college so enjoyable. Oswego State offers over 100 clubs and organizations, so if you are not having a good time here that is all on you. There is no reason why you should be going home every weekend or stuck in your room because you feel lonely. If you find yourself in your room feeling out of place because partying is not really your scene, then there are tons of things to do on campus, so get up and go out. Lifestyles does Open Mic in Penfield at 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Your residence halls will have events too. Cayuga Hall plays a movie every Friday. Join in and socialize. That may be hard for some people, but so is going away for college, and yet here you are. Make the best of it.

Jewish students forced to make choice Shanna Fuld Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com “What are you doing tonight? There’s no school tomorrow…” This is a question I have heard several times during the course of the week. While most students and faculty members at Oswego State will be throwing back a beer and enjoying sleeping in on our day off, there are Jewish students at Oswego State who are actually trying to celebrate a holiday that faces many limitations. Firstly, the fact that this week we have only one day off during the two-day Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah is unbelievably maddening. For students like myself that would prefer to be at home welcoming the Jewish New Year with their families, it is difficult to achieve this with having just one day off. Compared to other schools such as Binghamton University or the City University of Baruch, Oswego State has only a fraction of the time off. Binghamton has canceled classes from last Friday all the way through Monday. These universities allow their Jewish students to observe the new year appropriately by allowing them the necessary time to pray all day, feast together with their families and enjoy sweet apples dipped in honey, which signifies a sweet new year. In addition to turning down offers to party with friends that are not celebrating, I also needed to turn down two school-re-

lated meetings that were scheduled during the holiday and miss a quiz on Friday that my professor refuses to give to me at any other time. Thus, I am forfeiting a percentage of my grade in order to celebrate. The fact that I have to miss a quiz in order to fully celebrate Rosh Hashanah is unfair. I could have been accommodated. As an involved media student, it aggravates me that I had to miss the WNYO general meeting that was being held Wednesday, at 9 p.m., which is scheduled just at the time the holiday begins to blossom. Thursday, a meeting for The Great Lake Review was held, regardless of the lack of classes. The e-mail regarding the meeting reads as follows: “We do NOT have school this day, but this meeting was scheduled before any of us realized the date,” as well as in boldface “It is important to note that this will be our only meeting this month,” and was signed “The Great Lake Review.” Not only did the members running this meeting try to change the date of the meeting, but this will be the only meeting students can attend all month. Looks like the Jews are out of luck. Typing from a lonely table in Syracuse Airport, I do not regret my decision to fly into JFK airport and miss my Friday classes in order to spend the time with my family. Though the Chabad club at Oswego State does a superior job at accommodating Jewish students and community members, most college students would prefer to be at home with their families

and friends, or at least I would. In fact, as I neared the gate, I could count four other Oswego State students that were also flying to New York City to make it home. It is completely unacceptable that students should only get Thursday off of school, making it near impossible for anyone that lives outside of the surrounding area to go home and come back to school in time without missing any classes. The holiday begins Wednesday night at sundown, and had my parents not had the means to fly me home, I would have been home at 1 a.m., completely missing the meal. Luckily, I will arrive at 9 p.m. to a home full of the aromas of fresh-cooked soup and turkey, and my family waiting for me.

Workers strike for wages Fast food workers claim minimum wage cannot support their livelihoods Mitchell Petrella Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com As students are shuffling into school, most will bid farewell to their summer job. I worked for a barbeque restaurant over the summer as a dishwasher and enjoyed it. As far as my job requirements, there was nothing out of the ordinary. Even my paycheck was standard because my rate of pay was $7.25, the federal minimum wage. For many high school and college students, fast food or restaurant jobs are the best option to make some extra money while school is out. However, throughout this summer fast food workers in over 60 cities walked out of work and went on strike in order to get higher wages. A worker told the New York Times that all fast food workers want $15 per hour because “people can’t survive on the minimum wage.” The problem with this is that these jobs were never meant to be careers, just a steppingstone into the workforce for younger citizens. These jobs require no special skills. Anybody can walk into a Burger King and get trained in a short amount of time with no prior experience. In my case, I was trained in one shift. Now let’s assume people make the argument that working the fryers is a special skill: what would happen then? If wages increase, then the numbers of workers would decrease because companies do not want to pay more employees. In this new hypothetical working environment, it would be hard

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Plea to all students: pick up after yourselves

Ryan Deffenbaugh Editor-in-Chief rdeffenbaugh@oswegonian.com It’s not a particularly hard thing to do, picking up a can or bottle. It’s a process that takes seconds: you finish your beverage and then find a plastic bag or box to place it in. Repeat after each drink. If you are at the beach, the trash can be placed in cans (cylindrical bins of uniform color) usually located in the parking lot. Collected cans can be taken to one of Oswego’s multiple bottle return centers - for money! It’s quite a great system, really. Now, this information is extremely basic, and thus is typically a terrible way to start an article. But it seems necessary, nonetheless, as this simple concept has managed to elude far too many Oswego State students. Go to the Flat Rocks or any of the lake’s shores accessible through campus and you’re guaranteed to run across a series of bottles, wrappers and other mystery items thoughtlessly left on the beach by students. The problem became especially noticeable after this summer’s Harborfest, when throngs of college-aged men and women (many of whom, it should be noted, weren’t actual Oswego State students) swarmed the Flat Rocks area to create an MTV spring break-type atmosphere. Fun as the party may have been, it left the area buried in trash and empty bottles that bobbed back and forth as the tides swelled in and dragged the debris into the lake.

A photo of the mess found its way to Facebook and spread from there to the Facebook account of the Oswego D-Bus and then to the Oswego Tweets Twitter account. A majority of the reactions to the photo were anger toward students for a selfish and abusive attitude toward the city. It’s a sentiment that is hard to argue with, especially when the city’s beaches are literally being lined with garbage. And that’s the biggest shame of it all. Beyond the fact that littering is illegal, bad for the environment and generally abhorrent behavior, the littering of the beaches, whether in summer or while class is in session, is indicative of a much larger problem: that the actions of a few students destroys our reputation in the city as a whole. I’ve been at this school for three years, and the majority of the students I have interacted with love the city and often go out of their way to support its businesses and respect its residents. These students are all just as disgusted by the behavior of these few inconsiderate students as many of the residents. These students know that, no matter what they do, the reputation of students among city residents will always be influenced far more by trash left on the streets than any of the good they can do. So, while the weather stays warm, here’s a plea to all beach-going Oswego State students: pick up after yourself. We slog through months of some of the harshest weather on the East Coast and are rewarded by a few glorious weeks each semester when the weather thaws and opens up beaches that can compete with any in the state. Between the lighthouse, sunsets and harbor, our lake is a large part of what makes our school and city the unique place that it is. So, please, take care of it.

Obama shares views concerning Syria Karly Babcock Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com On Saturday, President Obama shared his decision about the possible Syrian chemical weapons attack and possibility of a U.S. air strike with the American people, Congress, and the global community. The president believes publicly and strongly in action to confront this atrocity, but he is seeking congressional approval. Despite the support by some major members of his cabinet and even members of the global community, Obama is receiving heavy scrutiny and criticism for his decisions. President Obama made the right decision in sharing his views and wishes with the world and also in his decision to uphold the democratic process of seeking congressional approval for a military action. The congressional body represents the American people and should have the opportunity to share their collective thoughts and decisions. President Obama claims the strike is ready and can happen at any time but it is not a time sensitive issue. Therefore, why not give Congress an opportunity and constitutional right to review the action, especially over such a sensitive issue due to the call for military action and our country’s recent history? Some may say the only reason President Obama is seeking congressional approval is because of the recent rejected resolution of the U.K. Parliament, which complicates the issue in the eyes of the public. Either way, President Obama is giving Congress and the people a chance to come together as a unified and strong nation. There are many individuals split on the matter of becoming involved in Syria. I am in favor. The U.S. has gathered intelligence and evidence that show Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is responsible for the deaths of more than 1,400 of his own people, approximately 400 of them children. The U.S. is not alone in its intelligence findings. On Monday, French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault made public

his country’s intelligence that reported the Syrian army had previously used chemical warfare against its people. The report also stated that “the use of chemical weapons can only be authorized by President Assad or ‘certain influential members of his clan,” and goes on to say the “opposition forces lack the capacity to carry out such a largescale chemical attack.” Anyone that has a conscience and a heart should want to hold the Syrian president accountable for his actions. As Secretary of State John Kerry phrased, we cannot give our “consent through silence” to such horrifying immoral acts. I know many of the U.S. people fear taking any action in a foreign country due to our recently ended war, but President Obama is not proposing war. He is proposing a way to hold a terrible man accountable and to deter and degrade his capacity to carry out even further heinous actions, which does not include putting any troops on the ground, any sort of war or becoming involved in the Syrian Civil War. President Obama is simply suggesting taking away this man’s ruthless ability to commit murder. If you disagree due to fear of our national security, just think for a moment. The rest of the world, including Iran and North Korea, is watching the U.S. to see what we do about such obvious injustice. The United States, along with many other nations, agreed to the prohibition of chemical weapons. How will other nations see it if we let such an apparent violation to this agreement go unnoticed? Not only do our morals go right out the window, but so does the United States’ credibility! What makes the United States a strong nation is not only asking and concerning ourselves with our present national security, but our national security a few years from now. The American people, Congress, and president cannot set a precedent for the passive acceptance and inaction against such terrible injustices.

Oswego State offers more than parties Mikael Pelkey Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com

to get a job as a high school student who has no experience and this would lead to higher unemployment. Instead, there would be fewer employees and they would be working longer shifts. Also, keep in mind that a $6.75 combo meal at McDonald’s would cost more because McDonald’s would still have to make a profit. And what about the managers? I would assume that they would receive a large pay increase as well. Imagine the same thing occurred at Oswego State. Assume that every student working in a dining hall is a fast food worker. If wages were to rise all across the country for fast food workers, there would be a dramatic increase of applications to the oncampus dining halls and a price increase in the meal plans could come with it. Even in

the surrounding city, places like Fajita Grill would be up to their necks in applications for a job that requires no special skills. Many companies would then hire a small number of employees, and they would have to adjust their prices to keep their heads above water. Don’t get me wrong here. I respect those working in food service. It takes a lot of willpower to keep calm when a customer has no idea what they want and fortitude to deal with a large amount of customers overall. I washed dishes and fetched food for the line cooks over the summer, and I saw how tough it can be. At the very least, be respectful to those who give you that meal. But as much as I think fast food workers deserve to be treated with respect, I do not think they are worth $15 per hour.

It seems that all college students do these days is go out and party. While many do, there are some students who do not even put the bottle to their lips. So why is it the first week back to college the parties are already in full swing? Is getting drunk beyond belief really what we all need to do to have a good time? There are so many other options that involve no drinking whatsoever. A completely sober evening can be a lot more fun than waking up in an unknown house or being completely out of it the following morning. The first week of college brings us all back together. We meet new friends and we see our old ones. It’s all about reuniting our college community, and that can be done without consuming alcohol. First there are many oncampus activities. Whether there are movies outdoors, open athletic facilities or just a gettogether with your dorm wing, there are plenty of options to meet new people. College stu-

dents love movies and there’s always a hit television show everyone likes to watch, so have a movie night. Hang out and munch on snacks ‘til dawn. There are also many attractions that would interest students in the Oswego community. There’s The Wall, which is an indoor rock-climbing wall, and museums such as the H. Lee White Marine Museum of maritime history and the Safe Haven Museum, which is dedicated to the 982 Jewish refugees who arrived and stayed at Fort Ontario to escape Nazi persecution in 1944. The town also boasts walking trails and a bowling alley. On a hot day you can head down and visit the beaches at Sandy Island Beach State Park. You can also go to the Midway Drive-In and watch a triple feature. Parties are OK once in a while, but is that really how you want to remember college? Embrace the community of the school and the town. Go exploring and have an adventure that you will remember for the rest of your life!

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Oswego Dragon Boat festival Date: Saturday, Sept. 7 Time: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Location: Breibeck Park Arts, crafts & kite festival Date: Saturday, Sept. 7 Time: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Location: Fort Ontario State Historic Site, 1 E. 4th St. Cashore marionettes in “Simple gifts” Date: Saturday, Sept. 7 Time: 2-3 p.m. Location: Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall Tickets: $5

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The Civil Wars: “The Civil Wars”

On The Civil Wars’ new album, the self-titled “The Civil Wars,” the folky duo brings the Violin and piano duo first set of new songs since their Date: Sunday, Sept. 8 worrying hiatus last year. ForTime: 3-4:30 p.m. tunately for fans, the two are Location: Ballroom, Sheldon Hall together again and the second Tickets: $8 regular admission, $5 Oswego album they have created has State Students everything anyone could ask for. From epic runs to soft, guitar-picking strums, “The Civil Film screening: “tapped” Wars” is a musical exploration Date: Monday, Sept. 9 in beauty and heartache. Time: 7-9:30 p.m. Location: Auditorium, Campus Center “The Civil Wars” begins with the lead single, “The One That Got Away.” This song is a Concert: “Melody of China” brooding storm. It is dark and Date: Friday, Sept. 13 intense and seems to give an inTime: 7:30-9 p.m.. sight into the feelings the band Location: Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall Tickets: $18 regular admission, $5 Oswego State experienced during their hiatus. Other fierce tracks include, students “I Had Me A Girl,” “Eavesdrop,” and “Devil’s Backbone.” There are also some softer songs on the album, such as “Same Old Same Old,” “Dust to Dust,” and “Sacred Heart.” “it’s only natural” “Sacred Heart,” one of the alDate: Friday, Sept. 6 bum’s softest songs, is sung in Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. French and has a gentle, lullaLocation: 186 W. First St., Oswego, Downtown by-like quality to it. The second single, “From This Valley,” offers a contrast“the era of the dust bowl” opening ing sound with its happy feel Date: Friday, Sept. 6 and upbeat tune. “Oh Henry” Time: 5 p.m.-7 p.m. is another pleasant track that Location: Tyler Art Gallery, Tyler Hall has something new to offer. It starts out slow but builds to a twangy, high-energy chorus “Ebb & Flow” opening that rivals the one on “From Date: Friday, Sept. 6 This Valley.” Time: 5 p.m.-7 p.m. “The Civil Wars” is an alLocation: Tyler Art Gallery, Tyler Hall bum of back-and-forth sounds with a lot of variety. Any fan “Infuse” should find something to like Date: Sunday, Sept. 8 on this latest installment .

the song of the summer. Upon release of Thicke’s full R&B album, also entitled, “Blurred Lines,” it became clear that, not only was the song, “Blurred Lines,” the song of the summer, but the album of the summer as well. The album hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 the week of Aug. 17 and subsequently became a commercial success. However, what is a commercial success may not always be a critical success. And, unfortunately for Robin Thicke, the hype of the single, “Blurred Lines,” seems to be the only reason the album was successful. Other songs on the album are mediocre and boring, one example of this being “Top of the World.” The second single, “Give It 2 U,” is an example of the songs on the album that make a mockery of music, relying on repetition to build their lyrics. While the single “Blurred Lines” may be a fun song to listen to, no one will be mistaking it as groundbreaking and the same can be said for the album as a whole. No one will be noticing any deep meanings in this repetitive daze.

Robin Thicke: “Blurred Lines”

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On March 26, the lead single off of Robin Thicke’s 6th album hit iTunes. Almost immediately, “Blurred Lines” became

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Jay Z: “Magna Carta… Holy Grail”

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than most of Bareilles’ previous music. This trend also exists in “Hercules.” One of the best tracks on the album, “Hercules” has a sound sort of like a mashup of Florence Welch and Fiona Apple that hasn’t been heard in Bareilles’ music before. In contrast, songs like “Chasing The Sun” have an upbeat sound similar to older tracks by Bareilles such as “King Of Anything,” and “Vegas.” “Manhattan,” and “Islands” have a familiar sound that brings up nostalgia for the best tracks of “Kaleidoscope Heart” and “Little Voice.” “The Blessed Unrest,” with its perfect balance of Bareilles’ old and new sounds, may outshine her stellar efforts on her two previous successful albums.

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Sara Bareilles: “The Blessed Unrest” On her newest album “The Blessed Unrest,” Sara Bareilles is back on her never-ending quest to change music. “The Blessed Unrest” reminds us of the core reason Bareilles became famous: her distinguishable voice. However, it’s evident from the new sounds she’s experimenting with on this album that things have changed for this songstress. The lead single “Brave” is an example of this mixture of new and old. While the voice is the same, the single uses more instruments and sound editing

Jay Z’s newest album “Magna Carta… Holy Grail” brings nothing new to the table, but who says anything new had to be brought? As the saying goes, “If it isn’t broke, then don’t fix it.” This is 100 percent true of Jay Z’s newest venture in the rap genre. Reintroducing us to his original sound, Jay Z’s 12th album is a well-rounded exploration of rap that other rappers should take note of. He presents us with song after song that flow masterfully together. Though Jay Z does play a little bit into the lyric repetition that is so characteristic of today’s rap, he also offers up long runs and verses that speak about societal issues. Also, feature artists like Beyoncé and Justin Timberlake give the songs new life that make the album even better. The tracks complement each other nicely. Songs like “Holy Grail” and “Picasso Baby,” explore the more fun side of rap, while songs like “Part II (On the Run)” and “Nickel And Dimes”

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show off rap’s softer, more inspirational side. With “Magna Carta… M Holy Grail,” Jay Z has done it again, C and that’s all he needs to do to wow l his fans.

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Kanye West: “Yeezus”

Kanye West’s 7th album, “Yeezus,” definitely made waves in the music industry this summer. After telling interviewers that he would not be aiming for radio hits, the “Heartless” rapper released his newest album in June and then let the intrigue around it build. With controversial tracks like “Black Skinhead” and “I Am God,” “Yeezus” tries to dig deep into society’s greatest issues. Some tracks, like the aggressive, “I’m In It” and “Guilt Trip” are unfortunately not anything special. However, tracks such as the fiery, “Black Skinhead” and the upbeat, “Bound 2” vary enough in sound that the other similarities can be forgiven. The album’s best song is, hands down, “Blood On The Leaves.” An exceptional track, “Blood On The Leaves” has emotional lyrics that connect deeply with listeners, and its use of Nina Simone’s “Strange Fruit,” which was interlaced with the background music to create a mysterious and intricate sound, was a phenomenal choice by West. It is unlike most songs West has produced, and that is perhaps why it is so strong. “Yeezus” is at times tiresome, but a few standout tracks save it from becoming the snooze fest it could have been, and for that is another success by West.

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Finale to Pegg’s ‘Cornetto Trilogy’

Maureen Dicosimo Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

If you enjoyed the other installments in Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg’s “Cornetto Trilogy,” then “The World’s End” will be right up your alley. The film has that same brilliant blend of quirky comedy and high-speed action you loved in “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz” and also includes the apocalyptic feel of the former and the theme of a town-wide conspiracy from -the latter. e In “The World’s End,” five old rfriends, Gary, Andy, Peter, Oliver, tand Steven, are attempting to fin-ish a pub-crawl they started and -failed to do as teenagers. Followeing Gary King, played by Simon lPegg (“Star Trek Into Darkness”), Ithe leader of their gang who is pdesperately trying to recapture his glory days, the group reluc,tantly returns to their hometown -to try the pub-crawl again. They -must have a drink at a series of ktwelve pubs, finishing the night d -

off at a pub called The World’s End. But when they return to Newton Haven, the town is not as they left it—it’s been taken over by robots. The action starts as the five friends try to safely make their way to The World’s End. Just like in “Hot Fuzz” and “Shaun of the Dead,” the film centers on the friendship between Simon Pegg and Nick Frost’s (“The Adventures of Tintin”) characters, Gary and Andy. This is Pegg and Frost’s fifth project together, and their familiarity with each other shows in the amazing chemistry between their characters. Even though the movie features a group of five friends, the relationship between Andy and Gary is what the viewer truly cares about. In their films, normally Pegg is the competent leader while Frost is the bumbling sidekick. In “The World’s End,” the roles are switched. Frost’s Andy has a wife, kids and a high-paying job while Pegg’s Gary is a drug addict with no immediate plans for his future. Pegg plays the jerk well, managing to make Andy’s character, who should be com-

pletely unlikeable, sympathetic and endearing. A failing with “The World’s End” is how they handle Rosamund Pike’s (“Wrath of the Titans”) character Sam Chamberlain, the romantic interest for Gary. It feels like she is shoehorned in only to fuel a rivalry between Gary and Paddy Considine’s (“The Bourne Ultimatum”) character Steven Prince. This creates a love triangle that seems out of place in the grand scheme of the story. While her character does see some action, it’s not enough to make up for how artificial her presence feels. If they had given her more to do or just left her out entirely, Pike would not have been wasted in the role like she was. “The World’s End” is clever, funny, well acted and brilliantly directed. One moment you will be on the edge of your seat and the next you will be laughing hysterically. The exposition at the beginning does take a while to get through, but once the story gets going, it grips you until the end. “The World’s End” is a wonderful end to the summer and to the legendary “Cornetto Trilogy.”

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Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg’s “Cornetto Trilogy” ends this summer with “The World’s End.” The comedy features a hilarious plot and well done action sequences.

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Summer mov ie rec ap Much like a summer relationship in high school, the summer movie season is usually a time of broken dreams and surprising occurrences. There are some hits and there are misses; highs and lows. There’s that one movie that makes you think, “How the hell could they let this be so bad?” and another that blows your expectations out of the water. It’s a time of mixed emotions, laughing and crying, cheering and wanting to kill yourself. I saw 14 movies this summer. It was a diverse bunch with zombies, superheroes, monsters, robots, cowboys, demons, Jodi Foster and whatever the hell that Russian lady from “KickAss 2” was. Here’s the top five and one that was absolutely awful.

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Worst: “The Lone Ranger” Like many college-aged kids, I came to this franchise because my dad has been a fan of the Lone Ranger

since he was a kid, and in turn, I grew up with the masked man. But boy, did Hollywood slaughter this character and any future interpretations of it. The main downfall was Johnny Depp’s (“Dark Shadows”) performance as Tanto. As usual, Depp’s presence was straight out of a Tim Burton (“Dark Shadows”) film, too much makeup and too over the top.

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Best 5. “Elysium” Yes, “District 9” is better. But, in a summer of sequels and adaptations, at least “Elysium” is an original sci-fi film from director Neill Blomkamp (“District 9”). It has its problems, one being the similar plot structure to “District 9,” but a movie with an original story and premise was hard to come by this summer. “Elysium” was a refreshing surprise this blockbuster season.

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4. “Man of Steel” There was a lot of critical response to this movie and the concerns that were brought up were valid. However, they did not ruin the film’s purpose. After “Superman Returns” was just a Christopher Reeve clone, Superman needed to be reinvigorated so the franchise would be taken seriously. “Man of Steel” isn’t perfect, but it’s exactly what Superman needed: different.

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3. “World War Z” The surprise hit of the summer, “World War Z” was rife with behindthe scenes

issues, with rumored conflict between star Brad Pitt (“Killing Them Softly”) and director Marc Forster (“Machine Gun Preacher”). But the final product was impressive. This thrilling blockbuster may not redefine the zombie genre, far from it, but it takes it to an explosive scale that was, if nothing else, highly enjoyable.

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2. “Pacific Rim” Guilermo del Toro (“Hellboy II”) had a vision: pit giant monsters against giant robots in a film that calls back to old monster movies like Godzilla. In “Pacific Rim,” he did just that. “Pacific Rim” is a cheesyas-all-hell blockbuster that does exactly what it intended to do. It doesn’t try to be anything but a good time and it succeeds.

1. “This is the End” was another surprise for me this summer. Not because I thought it would suck, but because I did not really know anything about it going in. It snuck up on me, but it was the most fun I had in the theater this summer. Seth Rogen (“The Guilt Trip”), Jonah Hill (“DJango Unchained”), James Franco (“Oz The Great and Powerful”) and others play themselves in this apocalyptic comedy and it is hilarious and smart. There are more celebrity cameos than can fit in the opening credits, including a very special performance by a newly reunited boyband. Do not miss it.

Plot holes, chuckles in Sudeikis’ comedy ‘We’re The Millers’ Gabrielle Prusak Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

“We’re The Millers,” released Aug. 19, was a different type of comedy. The movie tells the story of a drug dealer who needs to move a huge shipment of weed and creates a fake family to help him do so without looking suspicious. The movie was not completely sidesplitting, but, for the most part, it was consistently funny. Jason Sudeikis (“Horrible Bosses”) plays a middle-aged drug dealer, David Clark. David lives in an apartment complex with stripper Rose O’Reilly, played by Jennifer Aniston (“Wanderlust”), and 18-year-old loser Kenny Rossmore, played by Will Poulter (“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader”). Emma Roberts

(“Empire State”) plays homeless punk-rock girl Casey Mathis who hangs out by their building. David decides to create the typical American family with Rose, Kenny and Casey, so he rents an RV and goes across the country to get the shipment from Mexico and bring it into the U.S. The connection that they all ultimately make is wonderful. They do not become a traditional American family, but they become their own little family. One major plot hole is that the whereabouts of Casey and Kenny’s parents are unknown. Casey runs away from hers, but she becomes a Miller under the witness protection, so why does she not have to tell her parents? Kenny’s mom apparently went on vacation for a while without him, so did she just leave him there? Did she ever come back? It was nonsensical that these kids were able to just up and leave their lives without their parents

knowing about it, and this was never explained in the movie. Aniston and Sudeikis acted well together throughout the movie. It was obvious from the beginning that a relationship was going to develop between their characters. This was cliché, but it worked. The ending is a predictable development, but Aniston and Sudeikis made it as exciting as it could be given the situation. Roberts stood out in a negative way in this movie. It is hard to not still see her as Addie Singer from the Nickelodeon show “Unfabulous.” She played Nancy Drew in the self-titled 2007 film “Nancy Drew” and has played some other characters since then as well, but she has never distinguished herself in any of them. Her acting in this movie was dull and unappealing. Her character was a hopeless runaway teen that the audience should have sympathized with, but likely did not feel any type of connection

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with her. The director, Rawson Marshall Thurber, did a fairly good job on this movie, but when you compare it to “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story,” which he also directed, this movie just did not measure up. Seeing it once was

satisfying, but going to buy the DVD and watch it over and over again is unlikely. This movie will provide laughter though most will not go out of their way to see it again, and it is a good movie to watch once with your friends.

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Rising Student Artists: Student rapper to release mixtape Moraima Capellán Pichardo A&E Editor mcapellan@oswegonian.com

When senior Raymond Anthony Resto released the cover to the lead single of his upcoming hiphop mix tape, “Heartless Summer,” he expected a response. But what he did not expect was just how much talk the bold cover would create in the small and close knit AfricanAmerican and Latino community of the Oswego State campus. m Released at the end of August, the cover to Resto’s “Henny Truth” features an intimate picture of Resto with his ex-girlfriend, also an Oswego State student. The female’s face is blacked out. According to Resto, also known as Tone Billz, “Henny Truth” is the perfect lead single because it focuses on a recent bad break up and the strong emotions that followed. This theme is also present in the remainder of the mix tape. Resto worked with graphic designer Devin “MRQ” Hu to create the cover that has brought campus publicity to his music. The 22-yearold has received mixed feedback about the design. Resto explained that most people find the song to be strong but the cover to be too much. “My first reaction was, woah, I’m not gonna put this up,” said Resto, who has worked with MRQ since his freshmen year. Resto explained that MRQ came up with the concept and that he initially thought it was a bad idea. After asking a couple of his friends, he decided the cover will attract the attention he needs.

“It’s getting people,” Resto said. “And then they said when they saw it it made them want to listen to the song. A lot of people are responding to it. They are saying they like it, it’s catchy and saying they are listening to it more than once.” Through connected friends, Resto has been told that his exgirlfriend is unhappy with the picture, but, according to Resto, they have no contact, which made it hard for him to approach her about the image. “I feel that I wasn’t doing anything wrong. It’s a picture of a good moment,” Resto said. “But at the same time, I wanted people to get where the song is coming from. In no way was I trying to disrespect her.” The strong feelings of heartbreak are evident in not only his songs, but in the straight forward title, “Heartless Summer.” Resto explained that the summer away from her helped him handle his emotions. “I kind of drifted away from love,” Resto said. “That [relationship] did not work. I don’t know why it didn’t work, there’s a reason why it didn’t work and now I can’t see myself in a relationship at this point in my life, so I am heartless in that aspect.” Love is not the only theme in “Heartless Summer.” Resto, who grew up in Harlem, addresses the prejudice that ethnic youth have to endure due to their appearance in the song “Judgment,” which also features Oswego alumnus Shavaar. “It’s about me looking like that, but beating the statistics, and being

in school and bettering myself no matter how I look, no matter how I was brought up,” Resto said. Resto grew up in a harsh environment. With his father in jail for the majority of his upbringing, he faced a world trying to bring him down. “In school, elementary and junior high school, I had teachers telling me that I’m never gonna be anything,” Resto said. “That I wouldn’t make it to college, that I wouldn’t be successful, that I’d probably end up in jail.” Resto explained that his stage name, Tone Billz, was influenced by his upbringing. Tone is short for Anthony and Billz is “just a clever way of saying money.” “When you are from neighborhoods like me, you aspire to get money and to be better than what you grew up with,” Resto said. The mean streets of Harlem were completely different from the slower pace of life he was introduced to his freshman year at Oswego State. It was then that he discovered his rap skills. According to Resto, he was supposed to play in the basketball varsity team at Oswego State and when that did not work out he became depressed. He started expressing himself through writing and when his close friends encouraged him he started taking it more seriously. Resto receives support from his family, including his father, who was just recently released from jail. His father was in jail for 15 years, an experience that Resto believes has a strong effect on his music. “But we kept in contact, he always called and wrote us letters,”

Photo provided by MRQ Tone Billz’ lead single, “Henny Truth,” for his upcoming mixtape focuses on the feelings after a bad break up.

Resto said. “Instead of a fatherson relationship, we have, like, a friendship because he missed out on all those years of raising me.” Resto, who wrote 11 songs of his mixtape in one month, likes to keep his music honest and bases most of it on life experiences. “It’s a progressive mixtape,” said Resto, who for the most part is a one-man team. “It starts at a certain point and then it shows the growth as I was going through the summer.” Resto said he is influenced by the storytelling of rappers such as J Cole, Jay-Z and Kanye West. “They are bringing the art of rap back,” said Resto, who explained that he writes in silence after listen-

ing to the beat because he finds the beat distracting. . “They are drifting away from that party, stripping music that everyone is doing.” Resto explained that his goal as a rapper is to stay away from dissing and offending people. Hip-hop is a way to express his emotions. Resto is currently in talks with different record labels. Once he graduates in December with a degree in Business Administration, he plans to shoot music videos and, along with his mother, launch his own fashion line, which will go hand-in-hand with his music and his identity. “Heartless Summer” will be released Sept. 10 and be available on Soundcloud and

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FRIDAY September 13

7:30 PM Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall

oswego.edu/arts or 315-312-2141

FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2013

Laker Review

Comics & Games

Cre ati ve Writing For the Love of Women By: Kiana St. Louis

ON THIS

DATE

1620 – The Pilgrims sail from Plymouth, England, on the Mayflower to settle in North America. 1901 – President William McKinley is killed at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, NY. 1943 – Roger Waters, of Pink Floyd fame, is born in Surrey, England. 1959 - The first Barbie doll was sold by Mattel Toy Corporation.

Crossword Puzzle

Let her grace interrupt your space as she walks giving life to an ungrateful race The Women The strong, the beautiful The fearless, the driven The fixers, the joyful The one whose love has no limit Years of endless battles of suffrage and inequality, she stands tall taking in the pain with a strategy Quietly, yet firmly, her truth is spoken While yours is closed, it’s her heart that’s open Feel the softness of her hands as she caresses the face of those who hurt her Forgiving yet broken Her generosity mistaken and stolen Confused with weakness as she plays the role of a mother and father in a home weakened By separation She does it all Never does she fall She is the meaning of endurance. The Women Overlooked, underappreciated But with them, the earth is populated Hold your head high In yourself have pride Your limit is the sky Impeccable, confident and wise Women have overcome adversity and pushed past heartache and strife Have gone through the bitter but savored the sweet of life But let the tears of defeat be replaced with a sigh of relief for women have grown, establishing a new criteria to meet She is the light in a dark room The powerful final line of a great speech She is love at first sight The tight verse over a perfect beat The woman, all women She now knows to be true Young women, old and new It all begins and ends with you.

By David Owens Across 1. 5. 8. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 18. 19. 20. 24. 27. 28. 30. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 40. 41. 42.

Down

1. Not together 2. Happen again 3. Tequila drink 4. Opposite of NNW 5. Circle sections 6. Baby grands, e.g. 7. Live coal 8. Cake decorator

46. 47. 48. 49. Puzzle provided by boatloadpuzzles.com 50. 51. 52. 9. 10. 11. 17. 21. 22. 23. 24.

Medic Period of note Spring mo. At the side African River What attics are used for According to Wood-smoothing item

25. __ snail’s pace ( 2 wds.) 26. You bet! 29. Comedian Jay ____ 30. Sucker 31. Sternward 32. Consumed 34. ___ of Liberty 37. Hospital worker

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Upper Limbs Gorilla, e.g. Original thought Pod dwellers Edge Business abbr. Land unit San Francisco vehicle (2 wds.) Carpet Advance upon Carry State Ceremonies Make happy Navy recruit Amphitheaters Behind Witness box “Harper Valley ____” Gazelles Mexican water Cutting tool Three-movement composition Revolve Genesis garden Take to court Congers Slight advantage Browning’s “always” Dogwood or palm

38. Deport 39. Sight or smell 40. Complexion woe 42. Third letter 43. Unusual 44. Opposite of pos. 45. Above, in verse 46. Established

CLASSIFIEDS

Sudoku

Difficulty: XXXX

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

Solution to this week’s Sudoku puzzle

Contact:Selena Ferguson

Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19): Gemini (May 21 - June 21): This is a great time to prove your worth, Aries. The world will find it necessary to test your skills. With new projects starting everyday, your attention to detail has to be as sharp as ever. Be sure to stay organized because you will be pulled in every direction this week. But remember, if your heart is not in it, you are not in it. Do not let someone judge you on something you barely wanted to do.

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Taurus (Apr. 20 - May 20): There is a new mood in the air for you. You are focused on your happiness right now, and there is nothing wrong with that. It may feel as if someone in your love life is holding you back and as the most romantic sign, you should definitely take some space for yourself. Use your personal time to explore your positive energy. It should lead you somewhere special!

Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sep. 22):

Friends are on your mind this week and it is time to let them know that. Do something fun with your close friends to remind them that you still care. Use this time to build new friendships as well. You are feeling particularly outgoing so share this energy.

The world is calling you, Cancer. This week should be spent outside enjoying the sun. With work beginning to load up, use this week to relax yourself and connect with the outdoors. Use this new refreshing energy in your next challenge. You may impress yourself.

You have been hard on your body lately and it is craving rest. Use this week to restore your body to peak position through rest and relaxation. While resting your body, use this time to rest your mind as well. Through a rested mind you can utilize a rested body to its fullest extent.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22):

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by Al ain Pierre-Lys

Take this week to improve your living conditions. If there are any projects you have wanted to get done around your living space, go ahead and start them. You won’t find a time when you’re more apt to cleaning, so give it a shot; a clear home encourages a clear mind.

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FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2013

Libra (Sep. 23 - Oct. 23):

Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21):

Things may not have been going your way lately, Scorpio, but don’t fret. A change is coming. It is important to stay positive now more than ever. You are on the cusp of something potentially special, but

it’s going to take your full effort and attention to succeed in it.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21):

You have been tending to your wounds as of late but now is the time to move on. Focusing on how others have wronged you is not going to improve your current situation. Your workload is increasing greatly, so this will be a welcome distraction. Channel your efforts into your creativity and spontaneity and you will shine.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19):

You may be facing financial problems this week. Try to manage all spending risks until this danger has passed. You can try your best to not spend too much, but you can not avoid spending entirely. Make sound decisions like you always have, Capricorn.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): One of your friendships has been going through a rough patch lately. Do not dwell on

these negative emotions, because it will be like adding fuel to a flame. The only thing you should be dwelling on is that you are still alive and breathing. Stay positive, Aquarius.

Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20): You will find yourself questioning more and more this week. Do not stop yourself from asking these questions, but direct this energy. You have a strong voice so put it to good use. Shake things up with your friends and lead them somewhere new.