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Millard Fillmore’s personal documents remain in Penfield Library archives

Luke Parsnow News Editor lparsnow@oswegonian.com When Traverse City, Mich. native Lillian A. Wells died in 1966, she willed her real estate and residuary personal property to Oswego State. Discovered in part of that estate were two boxes labeled “Millard Fillmore, Buffalo, N.Y.” that she had inherited from a family member who lived just outside of Oswego. A crowbar to the boxes revealed that they contained personal papers, files and manuscripts of Charles De Angelis Marshall, a lawyer in Buffalo in the 1880s, and also papers belonging to former U.S. President Millard Fillmore. For nearly 50 years, President Fillmore’s papers have resided in the special collections and archives section in the basement of Penfield Library at Oswego State. “It definitely brings a lot of attention from the rest of the country and the world,” Elizabeth Young, reference and special collections librarian at Penfield Library, said. “It’s one of the most popular things off-campus people request information on, particularly during his presidency. We got a lot of emails about him about that.” For over 100 years, the president’s papers traveled across the country and passed through generations of families before they arrived at Oswego State, according to “Forgotten Fillmore Papers Examined: Sources for Reinterpretation of a Little-Known President,” a scholarly article written by former Oswego State history professor Charles Snyder that was published in “The American Archivist” in 1969. Millard Fillmore was the 13th president of the United States. He gained the office upon the death of President Zachary Taylor in 1850, who is known infamously as America’s “forgotten president.” Fillmore was the second vice president to ascend to the presidency after a president’s death. He was the second president from the state of New York, the first Whig Party president who didn’t die or be expelled during office, was the last president to be affiliated with the Whig Party and the last president who was neither a Republican nor Democrat. When he left the White House in 1853, he returned to Buffalo, losing a bid for a term of his own when his party rejected him for

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City, college relationship strengthens as alternative BSR concert nears

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After three Oswego State student drug overdoses, one of which resulted in a death last year, Oswego State and Oswego city officials have been working together to prepare to handle this year’s annual bar crawl event, Bridge Street Run. Less than a month from now, a large influx of 21-and-over bar crawlers will be participating in this unofficial tradition. “Everybody that has been in Oswego realized that the campus has a great sense of celebration and so does the city,” Oswego

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City Mayor Thomas Gillen said. While many students anticipate the annual bar crawl to be filled with excitement and big crowds, the incidents that occurred last year prompted a collaborative effort between the City of Oswego, the Oswego City Police Department, Oswego State and local businesses to manage this year’s celebration. “It’s not just a city issue,” Gillen said. “It’s now a community issue. We are going to do it together. We’re going to do it productively so the students have fun and local merchants get some business at the sametime, and people can celebrate.” Jordan Harmon is the assistant manager of The Shed in Oswego. He said he agreed with

the mayor and said The Shed has been working with all parties to make BSR fun and safe. “The [New York State] Liquor Authority will be making a presence in this area and will be checking if our exits are clear, if we are serving the proper types of liquors, types of beers, appropriate prices, making sure that everyone is above age,” Harmon said. Harmon stressed that The Shed has a zero tolerance policy for fake IDs. The Shed will always ask for two forms of identification at the door, and double ID when customers order drinks. Harmon explained that fake IDs from out of state are very common during BSR because many students who are underage want to participate.

“We have ways to make sure that people that are actually 21 and from out of state are actually going to be able to drink,” Harmon said. “We have certain questions that we ask them. We have wristbands. We have stamps. We have all sorts of stuff and our bartenders always ID.” Tucker Sholtes, the former Oswego State Student Association president, is one of many students who helped organize Ozfest and the spring concert that will feature B.o.B, Mac Miller, Big Sean and Timeflies. Sholtes explained Ozfest as “a way of the student body to have ownership over the end of the year celebration.” Sholtes also said a big concert has

been something that students wanted, and having it on the last day of class is a great way to celebrate. “A huge misconception about this is that people think that we’re trying to make an alternative to Bridge Street Run, which I guess, in a way, it’s true, but I think it’s more about how can we own the day instead of letting the day be in the hands of others,” Sholtes said. “The college wanted something to be on that last day and then it was a decision that also was made by myself and others... why don’t we all move the concert to be then?”

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Oswego State’s best recognized with highest honor of excellence

Photos provided by Office of Public Affairs Five Oswego State students receiving SUNY’s highest honor from left to right: Dianora DeMarco, Joshua Drake, Molly Matott, David Owens and Eyub Yegen.

Five Oswego State students received SUNY’s highest recognition for excellence last week. The 2015 SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence was awarded to Dianora DeMarco, Joshua Drake, Molly Matott, David Owens and Eyub Yegen in a ceremony at the Empire State Plaza in Albany on April 2. DeMarco is a five-year accounting-MBA major from Bronx, N.Y. and a member of Alpha Epsilon Pi. She is the president of the Student Investment Club, which manages a portfolio of six-figures. “I watched it grow from $100,000 to, I believe it’s at about $135,000 in less than two years,” DeMarco said. DeMarco wrote her undergraduate thesis on the conversions of international accounting standards and American accounting standards and presented it at conferences across the country and in Shanghai, China. Her work is going to be published in the American Journal of Undergraduate Research. “Anytime I felt like I wanted to do something, Oswego supported me,” DeMarco said. “I had great faculty, I had wonderful people who would just hug me everytime I wanted a hug... I was just doing what was put in front of me and people just kept giving me opportunities and I just took them.” DeMarco is also the advertising manager for The Oswegonian. After graduation in May, DeMarco will be joining the Financial Accounting Standards Board, a private non-profit organization that sets the rules for public accountants in the U.S. Fulton native Drake became a philanthropic member of the local community when he came to Oswego State. The biology major is president of the Habitat for Humanity Club and volunteered for Mentor Oswego, a program that pairs college students with local high school students. Drake felt a sense of pride for Oswego State at the award ceremony in Albany. “There were a lot of very important faces from around the state,” Drake said. “The chancellor gave a great keynote speech. Overall, I thought it was a great experience going down, being able to be a part of all that and see everybody, especially people from our school. They showed a slideshow that had some great pictures from when Al Roker came to visit and all sorts of things like that. There was a big sense of SUNY pride and Oswego pride, so I really liked that.”

Drake said he is not one to boast about his accomplishments, but thinks it is nice that volunteerism is being recognized on campus. The senior was accepted to attend SUNY Upstate Medical University where he will study to become a doctor in pediatrics. Matott, a meteorology major, recently helped Oswego State acquire an industry-standard weather graphic system. She is currently the chief meteorologist at WTOP-10 TV, the student-run television station. The North Syracuse native was featured on “Wake Up with Al” on The Weather Channel during media summit festivities in October 2014. Matott is also a member of Oswego State’s Del Sarte dance club. Out of all the things Matott has done, her time spent as a Laker Leader helped send her on the right track to where she is today. “I think what really started to put my foot in the door was when I was a Laker Leader my first summer here, because not only did that open up so many connections for me, but that was when I really started to build my confidence and that’s when I kind of started to realize the person I wanted to be in college,” Matott said. “I wanted to be well-rounded and I wanted to do a lot of different things.” Matott was also involved with the Ontario Winter Lake-effect Systems (OWLeS) project, which examines lake-effect snow around Lake Ontario. She was also a member of a group of students who chased tornadoes in the summer of 2013. “That’s a big thing that Oswego has, that I got to go see weather up close and personal,” Matott said. “What was also very cool is that when I did those roles, while I was also enjoying it and learning it, I also took on leadership roles while I did that.” Matott is pursuing a career in broadcast meteorology in the Syracuse area for after graduation and credits Oswego State with her success. “I think if I didn’t go to Oswego, I don’t think I would have won the award,” Matott said. “Oswego has given me the opportunity to do, literally, a million different things. I was a meteorologist, but I also am a tutor and I worked on my communications... I could do so many different random things that I really enjoyed and intertwined them all.” Owens is earning his BFA in illustration from Cato, N.Y. His collection of paintings titled “Twelve in Oswego: An Artistic Interpretation of Time and Place” was presented at Oswego State’s Quest symposium last year and represents the city of Oswego throughout the year. Owens has done cartoon work for The Oswegonian and had his images featured

on the cover of Oswego State’s student literary magazine, the Great Lake Review, twice. The illustrator looks at the recognition as just another stop along the larger journey to his future. “It’s not over either, so many people are like ‘oh yeah, you’re good.’ It was the same feeling in high school when you talk to a valedictorian and it’s like, well now you have college,” Owens said. “So now it’s like, well now you have the real world.” Owens said that his extracurricular work has helped him strengthen his portfolio, something he thinks has Gain a competitive advantage in today’s job market faster than you helped him gain the recognition from ever thought possible with the One-Year MBA from Canisius College. SUNY, but he does not let the praise get to his head. In our 12-month program you will: “When you get something like this you get a lot of recognition from • Start your career a full year earlier than traditional two year programs different people and that’s nice, but at the same time you can get really proud • Join a cohort of career-minded students from diverse backgrounds really fast,” Owens said. “Instead of including Business, Science, Psychology and Communications being like, OK they recognized what I did and it’s going to help me, I can put • Make connections with Canisius alumni, including a professional it on my resume now, but it doesn’t define you in any way. It’s about all those mentor who will be assigned based on your area of interest things you did that got you the award to begin with.” Open to all undergraduate majors. Owens has a part-time job lined up doing graphic design Scholarships available for students work in marketing, but is excited who apply before May 1. to be able to do freelance illustrating for different publications. Yegen is a dual major in fiFor more information or to apply, visit canisius.edu/one-year nance and applied mathematical economics from Germany and was born in Turkey. He also has a minor in applied statistics. “It’s an honor to receive that big of a recognition from the chancellor’s office,” Yegen said. “All of the support that I get from the faculty, it shows you how much of an impact the faculty turns out to be a really significant result at the end of this.” Yegen took classes at Harvard University and the University of California, Los Angeles to help him complete his additional work load. The experience helped him expand his learning. “When you see that Oswego is also on the same level as Harvard or UCLA, which many people don’t know, it’s quite fascinating and you say, OK I’m glad to be here,” Yegen said. with hopes to continue publishing his studies. cial Times. He hopes to continue on in a career in His original plans were to transfer to Cornell, Yegen said that knowing what he wanted to do academia and is appreciative of the honor. but realized that he would not get the same in the future helped him focus on getting there, “It’s not just getting the awards, getting recognition or relationship with professors at leading to his success. the recognition, but it’s more about being reca larger university. Yegen will be starting his doctorate in fi- ognized as an individual who is appreciated, Yegen briefly wrestled for the Lakers his nance at the University of Toronto at the Rot- who is recognized for things he or she is dofreshman year. He has had multiple research man School of Management, the No. 6 program ing and that I think is the beauty of Oswego,” projects published in professional journals of its kind in the world, according to the Finan- Yegen said.

The Student Association held its 19th meeting of the academic year Tuesday evening with Christopher Collins-McNeil as the new SA president and Emily Nassir as the new head of the senate and SA vice president. The number of senators needed to make quorum was satisfied. The minutes from last meeting and the agenda for the current meeting were both approved. There was one guest to the Senate. Christine Somers, a student representative from the Cinema and Screen Studies Department, requested $300 to put on a senior showcase for all Cinema and Screen Studies majors on Saturday, May 9. This request includes money for catering through Auxiliary Services including coffee, assorted teas, cookies and bagged snacks for the event. In the past, the faculty would pay out of pocket and this year the students want to get funding for it. Sen. Tyler Jodeit agreed to write the bill for proposal and it was moved to the finance committee. There was no public comment. In executive reports, Collins-McNeil said he has been sitting in on SAPB interviews to

help with the process of hiring new directors for next year. He updated the Senate about the faculty meeting. Collins-McNeil also mentioned he is working on another city hall-style meeting with the Oswego State President Deborah Stanley. He contacted a graphic designer with the goal of advertising to more students and getting more people to come to the meeting with Stanley and her council to voice their questions and concerns about Oswego. He announced to the senate that he and Nassir were introducing themselves to the administration to make sure they know who the new representatives of the student body are. He said how he was in meetings all week with administrators and different groups in order to create better partnerships. Next week, Collins-McNeil plans on hiring new directors. Applications are available for students to apply. He clarified that Tucker Sholtes, the former SA president, is still involved and responsible for the concert. He announced that they are looking into putting advertisement for the concert on radio stations in the Rochester and local areas. He

reminded the Senate that his email and office hours are posted on his door in The Point. “Emily and I are really excited to be SA president and vice president, so please bring us anything because I really want to work with the Senate,” Collins-McNeil said. He wants to improve the relationship between the senate and the directors. There is still discussion on the changes that will be made for next year. Nassir addressed a lot of major ideas to the Senate. She informed the Senate that she reserved the Fallbrook Lodge in September for all of the senators and the directors to go through training and get to know each other. She is looking to get dinner catered that night and have a student representative from another SUNY school come in and present about how their Senate is run and what they do differently to get an outside perspective. She also asked the Senate if they would prefer changing Senate dinner. Instead of taking time to go to the dining hall before the meetings, she proposed to use that money and get food to eat during the Senate meetings. Each meeting the Senate

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could decide what food they would prefer for the next meeting. They would also have one dinner each month to go to the dining hall, wearing their SA apparel in order to show that they are in SA and reach out to the student body as a group. Having food at the meetings would also act as an incentive for students to join the Senate. Nassir also opened discussion for next year about creating standards for clubs in order to be able to receive funding from SA. After it was discussed, they proposed an idea to give student clubs the opportunity to fill out paperwork periodically to inform SA about what’s happening in the club. It was also mentioned that this paperwork could be considered when giving the clubs funding. She also announced to the Senate that she wants to improve promoting SA and getting more people involved. She shared that she started a new Senate Twitter with the handle, @OzSenate. The Senate also discussed presenting what SA is and what they do in big introduction classes, hosting a spring involvement fair and updating the logo in the Marano

Campus Center Arena. Elena Sanchez-Freeman, director of finance questioned whether or not to budget for the student discount cards for next year. The Senate discussed a better way to handle the distribution of discount cards for next year. In committee reports, the Rules and Judiciary Committee are continuing to go over the code. The Finance Committee is meeting with Vocal Effect and the Student Involvement Committee plans to prepare for a homecoming event for next year. Nassir suggested that the Student Involvement Committee assign one person to handle SA’s publicity. There were no hall council reports, general orders or special orders. In senator issues, it was asked whether the SA stickers would be used for the Centro buses next year. Sanchez-Freeman informed the Senate that because of budgetary reasons, students might have to pay $2 in order to ride the Syracuse bus route on the weekends. Although this is still being discussed. SA meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Lanigan 107. All meetings are open to the public.

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Security to increase at BSR, Ozfest BSR, from COVER Last year ’s events resulted in an unstable relationship between the college and the city, but Gillen sent out a press release last Tuesday, commending Oswego State’s efforts to change the way the end of the year is celebrated. “This year, the city of Oswego fully supports SUNY Oswego’s efforts to redirect the celebratory atmosphere by presenting the SUNY Oswego Ozfest on Friday, May 8, 2015,” Gillen said. “Our hope is that, by working together, we can develop this event into a dynamic and fun weekend that will take advantage of all that Oswego has to offer, while providing the structure and oversight necessary to help reduce the problem behaviors of years past.” Eric Van Buren, president of the Oswego City Common Council, also expressed his satisfaction with the way this year’s event will be handled. After last year’s incidents, the council voted to ban BSR, merely to emphasize that the city did not endorse the event. “The collaboration between our police department and the college is a very promising sign of future partnerships between the college and the city,” Van Buren said. “I thank both Oswego City Police Chief [Tory] DeCaire and University Police Chief [John] Rossi for their efforts in aiding the public with regard to this issue and SUNY Oswego President Stanley for her attention to this matter.” Despite the efforts, many students such as Dana Farris, a junior, believed that having the

concert on the same day as BSR would be a useless effort to deter students from the bar crawl because the concert starts at 7:30 p.m. and many will participate in the event around the clock. “I can see people going to BSR before, then going [to the concert] after, so there doesn’t seem to be much of a point,” Farris said. Sholtes mentioned that the college is prepared for such things to happen. “Regardless of when the concert is, you are going to have an individual that decides to drink before it,” Sholtes said. “We’d rather have some of those individuals on campus in a controlled environment where we can make sure things aren’t getting out of control.” As of April 7, Oswego State has sold 1,606 spring concert tickets. This is a 133 percent increase from last year’s concert, according to Sholtes. Harmon believed the amount of tickets sold would not affect The Shed’s revenue on BSR. “I honestly think it won’t make a difference one bit at all,” Harmon said. “People still want to drink, whether 1,500 tickets or 10,000 tickets [are] sold it won’t affect our numbers. We have people coming in from everywhere.” According to Gillen, The Oswego City Police Department will have extra officers onduty being supplemented by law enforcement officers from outside agencies. Officers will be assigned to various details including marked and unmarked police vehicle patrol, foot patrol, ATV patrols and dedicated neighborhood patrols specifically assigned to target loud or disruptive parties.

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Photo provided by the Governor’s office Gov. Andrew Cuomo puts forth a program for college graduates to help pay off college loans two years after graduation as a part of the state’s new budget.

Natalie Brophy Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com Gov. Andrew Cuomo initiated a new program as part of the state budget to help New York state college graduates pay off their student loans. The “Get on Your Feet” program will allow those who graduated from a New York college or university and continue to live in New York state the opportunity to pay nothing on their student loans their first two years after graduation. This program will act as a supplement to the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) income-based loan repayment program for graduates who earn less than $50,000 a year, according to the Governor ’s office. The PAYE program, enacted in 2012 by President Barack Obama, gives graduates a longer amount of time to pay off their loans, as opposed to the traditional 10-year standard repayment plan. “Students who participate in this program along with the PAYE program will pay more to repay their student loans over their lifetime than with the traditional repayment option,” Oswego State Director of Financial Aid Mark Humbert said. “The state program will make this

a better option by paying those first two years after graduation, which are typically the toughest for young professionals.” The amount a participant will benefit from the “Get on Your Feet” program is based on the total amount of loans owed and their adjusted gross income. The program is estimated to assist 7,100 graduates in its first year and more than 24,000 annually by 2019, according to the Governor ’s office. “Gov. Cuomo’s innovative ‘Get On Your Feet’ program will give college graduates a much-needed reprieve on making student loan payments in the two years immediately following their graduation, and incentivize them to stay in New York during what is perhaps the most decisive time of their career,” said SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher. “The program will also complement SUNY’s applied learning partnerships with businesses and employers across the state – partnerships that provide our students with workforce experience during college and have a high rate of in-state job placement.” While this program may be an incentive for graduates to remain in New York state, it may not make paying off their student loans any more affordable. “The ‘Get on Your Feet’ program will

not alleviate the student debt, and in fact, may cause it to increase,” Humbert said. “Students may feel they can borrow more because these repayment options exist. There is not much data on this, but it is an emerging concern.” Oswego State senior public justice major Logan Killian believes that the ‘Get on Your Feet’ program is definitely a step in the right direction and the program would be an incentive for him to stay in New York state for two years after graduation. But due to the high taxes and high cost of living in New York state, he would not be opposed to moving to a different state in two years. “I think this gives me incentive to stay for at least two years after I graduate, while I still qualify for the program,” Killian said. “However, as soon as I am presented with the opportunity for a better paying job in a less expensive and hopefully more free state, that makes up for the amount I would be paying in loans I will leave, unless I can find a job that can satisfactory meet my needs here in New York.” According to Humbert, New York state colleges and universities themselves will not have any role in administering this program beyond just providing information and guidance to students.

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Former President Fillmore played important role in pre-Civil War era Penfield Library holds 13th president’s personal manuscripts, letters from early adulthood to post presidency FILLMORE, from COVER the Whig Party nomination. He gathered his personal papers into 44 volumes and micromanaged their packing and shipment to New York City aboard a ship, then to Buffalo by rail. When Fillmore died in 1874, he had willed his collection of papers to no one, so they were handed over to his son, Millard Powers Fillmore. With no children of his own to will the papers to, Millard Powers Fillmore actually demanded in his will that his executors “at the earliest practicable moment… burn or otherwise effectively destroy all correspondence or letters to or from my father, mother, sister or me,” according to Snyder. Until the mid-1960s, his will led many to believe the papers were actually destroyed. However, Fillmore’s executor, Charles De Angelis Marshall, decided not to destroy them and instead brought them to his own house in Buffalo, storing them in his attic. They remained there for 20 years, virtually untouched. Marshall died unexpectedly in 1908. Like Millard Powers Fillmore, it was thought at

first he had no children, but eight years before his death, Marshall adopted a girl by the name of Hazel Hugo. Hugo, who was now Mrs. Raymond Koerner, was made responsible for Marshall’s estate and discovered the Fillmore presidential papers during its demolition. She presented the volumes to the Buffalo Historical Society. However, there were many Fillmore papers that went unseen in the Marshall estate, and those went to Charles Sidney Shepard. “He was his [Marshall’s] business partner in Buffalo, when they were in Buffalo, and that’s how it kind of evolved into the papers getting into the hands of the Shepard family,” Justin White of the Oswego Historical Society said. Shepard took over his father’s business in Buffalo when he retired to New Haven, N.Y. a small town between Oswego and Mexico. When his father died in 1894, Shepard moved to New Haven himself, bringing the papers with him, Snyder wrote. When Shepard died in 1934, there was no mention of the papers in his will, but because they were part of his residuary estate,

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they were left to two elderly cousins named Florence L. and Lillian A. Wells in Michigan. Florence’s share passed to Lillian when she died in 1955. When Lillian died, her executors carried out her will that her estate be willed to Oswego State. “The Shepard estate was gifted to the college back in the late ‘40s and ‘50s and then the papers were discovered in a mansion of the Shepard estate,” White said. “And that’s how they acquired them.” The collection of papers ranges from Fillmore’s time as a young man until the last few years of his life. Before he was president, Fillmore served in the New York State Legislature, the U.S. House of Representatives and was the New York state comptroller and the Whig Party candidate for governor. When he was selected to be Louisiana Whig Zachary Taylor’s running mate in the election of 1848, the country was in the middle of the debate over slave expansion to the Western territories gained from the Mexican War. The candidates in elections were determined to keep the North and South in political balance. Millard was picked for vice president because he was a more definitive Whig than Taylor. “Fillmore’s attached because he is a real Whig, he is applicable to Southern interests, and at that time, no one really gave much thought to the running mate,” Frank Byrne, an Oswego State professor of history with a specialty in 19th century American history, said. “Ironically, you’d think the Whigs would because they were the one case where they already had someone die in the office.” During Taylor’s presidency, several members of Congress, led by Henry Clay and Stephen Douglas, drafted a series of bills, known as the Compromise of 1850, to resolve the crisis of the slave expansion measure. The compromise would allow California to join the Union as a free state, ban the slave trade in Washington, D.C. and reinitiate the Fugitive Slave Act, which allowed Southern states to take back slaves that had escaped to the North. Taylor vetoed the bills but died in 1850 due to food poisoning. Fillmore then assumed the office. “Millard Fillmore is thrust into this position and it was not clear where he exactly stood, but most people assumed he was going to sign off on the deal because he had a good connection with a lot of Northern Whigs in many respects,” Byrne said. Many Southern states were threatening

JoAnn DeLauter | The Oswegonian Penfield Library ensures the survival of these documents by keeping the special collection at a steady climate and humidity.

secession if the compromise was not beneficial to them. This would be the first time that secession in the South would become a serious conversation. Fillmore signed the bills, virtually preventing the Civil War 10 years before it actually happened. “Fillmore will, in many respects, save the situation by agreeing to the compromise Clay and Douglas push through, thus undercutting the secession movement in the South and really bringing things back to status quo,” Byrne said. Signing the compromise would be Fillmore’s main legacy, but also hindered his bid for his own election. Fillmore’s moderate stance on slavery caused the Whigs to nominate another candidate for the 1852 election. Although Fillmore is normally ranked near the bottom of presidential rankings, Byrne argues that the Compromise of 1850 is important in the way the Civil War era played out. “You can’t understand the Civil War and the origins of the war without understanding the compromise and the issues of the compromise, and Fillmore played a critical role in that. It’s one of those turning points

in American history,” Byrne said. Some of the papers Fillmore wrote during this definitive period, as well as other parts of his life, sit safely preserved a few stories beneath the shoes of the students who study that period. “Penfield is an old building,” Young said. “The archives are climate controlled to ensure the papers’ survival. We have dehumidifiers, keep the rooms between 60 and 70 degrees, and obviously humidity is important.” A few scans of some of the papers are available on the Penfield Library website. Byrne acknowledges they are a treasure and would like to see more attention brought to them. “I think it’s dynamite,” Byrne said. “I think it’s great. I just wish people like myself, but more importantly, students, could know about it and use for things like seminar papers and things like that. I guess I would like to see it be used more. I think it’s a wonderful resource. There’s not too many institutions that have a president’s papers sitting in them. Most are in the Library of Congress or the National Archives, so it’s a wonderful thing.”

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Past relationship breeds success Rookie goalie follows in footsteps of All-American, training partner, now Laker lacrosse assistant

Andrew Pugliese Sports Editor apugliese@oswegonian.com The weather in Oswego continues to be used as an excuse to lessen expectations for Laker spring sports. But no excuse is needed as baseball sets its sights on NCAA play. Four seasons ago, the Lakers were at the bottom of the conference and struggling around .500. Following that season, the college hired Scott Landers as its head coach and it’s only been up from there. Landers, a successful collegiate player at SUNY Cortland, has led Oswego State to back-to-back SUNYAC playoff appearances, including the title game in 2013. The Lakers won 21 games in 2014, the program’s second-most wins in the last 10 seasons. The team played just four home games throughout the season compared to 16 away games and 14 games at neutral sites. This season, the Lakers (16-5, 9-1) are atop the conference through 10 SUNYAC games. They have played 21 games, including four away games and 17 at neutral sites. On Tuesday, the Lakers took No. 5 SUNY Cortland to 10 innings before falling 8-7 on the road. There is no reason to think the number of times Oswego State takes to its home field this spring will affect its success. After sweeping the College at Brockport, SUNY Plattsburgh and SUNY New Paltz at neutral sites, the team is already a sweep of SUNY Oneonta this weekend away from clinching one of the top two spots come SUNYAC playoffs. From there, a spot in the NCAA regionals will be within reach.

Men's lacrosse sets sight on conference stretch

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Brian Krosky Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com Despite not being a starter on her high school lacrosse team at West Genesee, freshman goalie Angela Ponto finds herself in the starting role for Oswego State this season, with a familiar face coaching her from the sidelines. Assistant coach Nikki Greco, who was a former All-American goalie for the Lakers, is back coaching the team she once played for under head coach Brandi Lusk. She has continued her strong on and off the field relationship with Ponto.

“I’ve been coaching her for the past seven years,” Greco said. “We do a West Genesee lacrosse camp every summer, and that’s how I got to know her. We’re very similar in a lot of ways and I feel that is why we connected so fast.” Ponto expressed her pleasure on being able to work with someone who has been a part of her life for quite some time. “She’s been such a role model for me,” Ponto said. “It’s nice that I still have her along with me on this journey to college.” Ponto has started all 11 games for the Lakers so far this year and has noted the

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Andrew Pugliese Sports Editor apugliese@oswegonian.com The 2015 Oswego State men’s outdoor track and field season kicked off April 2 at the University of Rochester, and after its best SUNYAC Championships in nearly a decade, the team is ready to get even better. The men’s team left the track at SUNY Geneseo last May with sixth place out of eight teams. By season’s end, it also sent then-junior captain Matt Wagenhauser on to the NCAA Championships in Delaware, Ohio for the 400-meter race. Wagenhauser,

a four-time individual SUNYAC champion, has his sights set on an even better senior season for the team, as well as being a part of a group at the 2015 NCAA Championships in Canton, N.Y. “Everybody always does better in outdoor, so I think top four is a realistic goal,” Wagenhauser said. “We also want to qualify people for nationals. We want to get more people there. Hopefully get a couple relays and opens.” At the University of Rochester ’s Alumni Invitational, the team finished eighth out of 12 teams and some of

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“It’s awesome to see how much she’s grown as a freshman in college starting for our team, which can be very difficult," Greco said. Now that April has begun, the stretch of conference games for the Lakers in the SUNYAC begin, these are the games that are the most important in determining the Laker’s playoff chances. “I definitely want to step my game up,” Ponto said. “I definitely need to save more goals, and I just want to live up to Nikki and

Depth key in spring of many goals for men's track

Matthew Moran Asst. Sports Editor mmoran@oswegonian.com Oswego State has once again started its season off strong, but now comes the run of conference games. This is the most important stretch of the Lakers' schedule and they struggled immensely in recent history. After beginning the season 3-0, the Lakers dropped three straight game losses, the third one coming in their first conference game of the season against SUNY Oneonta. The Lakers lost to the Red Dragons by a score of 12-7. The defeat increased their streak of conference losses to eight, dating back to April 20, 2013 against those same Red Dragons. Head coach Drew Bezek said what led to the Lakers' downfall in the loss in March was that they played well in spurts during the game, but then in some spurts lost their composure. This season has been about progression with Bezek because he is leading an all-new coaching staff, which also means new strategies and sets the Lakers must learn as well. All of the players agree it has taken some time for them to adjust to the new strategies being implemented. The offense is struggling more than last season with a goalsper-game of 8.64 as opposed to last season’s mark of 10.6. While the defense has actually done well allowing only 6.5 gpg compared to last season’s average of 9.73. Bezek believes one can attribute those statistics to the fact that the offense is running different sets they have never worked with before, while the defense is running in a more simplified set, which led to the easier transition.

transition in the step up from high school to college, both on and off the field. “It’s definitely more high-paced,” Ponto said. “And the shooting is a lot faster now.” Greco has seen the progress Ponto has been making throughout the season. “I think she’s starting to grow into it better and adjusting,” Greco noted. Ponto’s record in goal this year is 4-7 and she is saving 46 percent of her shots, giving up just over 10 goals per game. Greco noted how well Ponto has performed thus far this season despite limited experience starting.

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success throughout the indoor season. One goal on his radar is reaching the NCAA Championships for outdoor with his 4x400 relay team from the indoor season. “It was nice to see the outdoor competition and what it’ll be like for the rest of the season,” Griffin said. “I’d like to qualify in the 1,500 and the 800 maybe for the ECACs as well as the 4x4 at nationals with Matt, Nick Reinsdorf and Brandon Comden.” Wagenhauser, Reinsdorf and Comden are three of 11 seniors on this season’s squad. There are two graduate students, Damian Archie and Brian Wisely, on the team as well. The large leadership group is a strength of the program. “I train with Nick and Ben. We push each other hard every single workout,” Wagenhauser said. “We’re always fighting to beat each other in every single workout and get that little extra work in. You just see it around the track. All the senior leaders are really pushing to get us where we need to be.” The team set high goals for itself heading into the indoor season and the seniors especially wanted to make waves at the SUNYAC Championships. But it finished seventh out of eight teams at the competition. The seniors are still looking to leave their mark on the program and are even more driven than before. “As a senior, I don’t want to leave on a bad note,” Wagenhauser said. “I want to leave on a high note, so that when we’re gone the program has something to work off of. Really, the indoor season only motivated outdoor.”

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the team’s newcomers stepped up right away and contributed. Freshmen Jake Barbara and Doug Castro were a part of the 4x400-meter relay team along with senior Nick Reinsdorf and junior Ben Griffin, which took second place. In the field events, freshman Ethan Erlich took second place in the javelin. “It’s the rookies I’m really interested in. I want to see what guys like Kyle and Ethan can do in the multis and to see where we can stack up,” head coach Derek Rousseau said. “If our guys continue to progress with the returners, we can definitely score a lot more points this year at the [SUNYAC] meet and I think that’s going to set us up to finish in the top half of the competition come May 1 at SUNYACs.” Colin Greenseich and Justin Sommer are in their third competition season of their freshman year. The two were large contributors in the second half of the cross country season and, despite racing all year, they continue to succeed. At last Thursday’s invite, Greenseich took second in his first-ever 10,000-meter race, while Sommer finished third in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. “Coming in from cross country is a really long year,” Rousseau said. “For a lot of freshmen, it tends to become a struggle at the very end of the outdoor season. But these guys don’t look to be showing any signs of wear and tear at all. They look to be getting better every day.” Griffin is a rookie in his own right as a transfer from Binghamton University racing in his first year for Oswego State. The junior competes in the middistance races and enjoyed frequent

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Quote of the Week If things don't go our way, and we progress and we continue to get better in our system, that's the ulitmate goal, and the score will take care of itself." - men's lacrosse head coach Drew Bezek

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O'Callaghan instant impact for softball

Field hockey standout becomes Lakers' ace in first season with team Ryan Haas Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com Taylor Clock | The Oswegonian In seven appearances and six starts junior pitcher Lisa O'Callaghan has a 3-3 record with a 2.81 earned run average, while also striking out 22 batters through 37.1 innings pitched this season.

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Following the 2014 campaign, there was speculation as to who would step up to become the next ace for Oswego State softball. Enter junior pitcher Lisa O’Callaghan, a multi-sport athlete known for her impressive field hockey play at Oswego State over the past three years, who is in the midst of her first year as a member of the Laker softball program. The New Hyde Park native has taken on a heavy workload thus far, having appeared in seven out of 10 contests – six of which were starts. “I always played softball when I was a kid and it continued into high school,” O’Callaghan said. “I grew up in a family that loves baseball, so I would always play with my older brother and cousins.”

The right-hander explained how when she first arrived in Oswego, she had every intention of playing both softball and field hockey. Despite the then-freshman talking with former head coach Casey Price about playing for the team, the physical exertion and everyday stresses of field hockey preparation coupled with classwork proved to be too exhausting. “It came down to me just being really tired all of the time and wanting to focus on my studies during the offseason,” O’Callaghan said. Teammate Alexis Nasca was responsible for recruiting O’Callaghan when she first started inviting the multi-sport star to voluntary throwing sessions over the offseason. The two developed an unbreakable friendship, which

influenced O’Callaghan’s decision. “From there, I made many more friends and I really liked what coach’s vision was for the team,” O’Callaghan said. “I was just worried about shaking off the rust, having not played competitively for three years.” O’Callaghan has not needed to shake off any rust just yet for the Lakers, indicated by her 2.81 ERA. The power pitcher has struck out 22 opposing batters, limiting them to a .183 batting average over 37.1 innings of work. “What makes her so difficult to hit is her changeup drop,” said pitching coach Shawn Samson, who has over 35 years of experience in coaching intercollegiate athletes. “Her demeanor remains the same throughout, regardless of how well she’s pitching. She’s

absolutely unwavering on the mound and that’s exactly what you look for in your goto pitcher.” In light of poor weather conditions recently, the Lakers have been forced to play on neutral field sites where they have been 3-7 so far this season. Luckily, the newly recruited pitcher is not fazed by pitching on the road. “I pitched for my high school’s away team, so my experience with traveling and playing on unfamiliar grounds gives me an edge over other players,” O’Callaghan said. The Lakers (3-7) are scheduled to have their first set of home doubleheaders this weekend against Buffalo State on Friday and SUNY Fredonia on Saturday.

Progression major goal for coach with players working in new sets

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Oswego State men's tennis team lost 7-2 to Houghton College on Wednesday. The Highlanders got off to a fast start with winning all three doubles matches. In singles, junior Alex McCarthy won in a third set super tiebreak to win the first singles match. The Lakers lost the second, third, fourth and fifth singles matches. At fifth singles, junior Justin D'Antonio lost in a super tiebreak in the third set. Sophomore John Stanford was able to pull out a point for the Lakers, winning sixth singles, 5-7, 6-3, 7-5.

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The Lakers lost in a tight battle against No. 2 SUNY Cortland. Sophomore Charles Arcuri started for Oswego State, giving up six runs, three earned, on seven hits in 4.1 innings. After seven innings, the Lakers trailed 7-2. But they rallied for four runs in the eighth with freshman Robert Donnelly starting it off with a solo home run. In the top of ninth, with two outs and runners at first and third. Junior Kyle Simmons hit a clutch RBI single that tied the game at seven. In the bottom of the 10th the Red Dragons were able to hit a walk off single with the bases loaded to secure the win.

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Oswego State was swept in a doubleheader against SUNY Geneseo on April 3. In the first game, the Lakers fell 11-3. The Lakers got all three of their runs on the board in the first inning off errors by the Knights. Junior Lisa O'Callaghan started for the Lakers giving up 10 runs, four earned on 10 hits in 4.1 innings. Freshman Melanie Klauser went two for three with a run scored for the Lakers. In the second game, the Lakers fell once again 11-3. Senior Alexandra McKay hit a two-run home run in the second inning, for pitching O'Callaghan once again started giving up three earned runs on five hits in four innings. Oswego State returns with its first home game of the season with a doubleheader against SUNY Fredonia on Saturday.

Photo provided by Sports Information Lakers senior Connor Khammar (left) believes the offense will succeed going forward this spring.

LACROSSE , from B1 Khammar said that he sees the progress the offense is making, and the potential it has once it is playing at its best. “Once we all get on the same page and start running the offense the way that coach wants it ran,” Khammar said. “I think we’ll be a lot more successful.” Khammar said this back before the Lakers played their game against Elmira College on March 31. Since then they have averaged 16.5 gpg, proving that offense might be arriving. A factor in this year’s offense besides the core group of seniors who have led the way in the past are freshmen Luke Krizman and Tyler Nason. The duo is currently tied for second on the team in goals with eight each. Krizman and Nason are both attackmen so, naturally, they get a lot of opportunities around the net, but what makes Krizman so impressive is his shot percentage at .727. Krizman gives all the credit to his teammates for his success. He said they are the ones giving him all those chances around the net, while he is just finishing it. But just being able to work with them on offense is an honor rewarding to him. One may think it would take some time for a freshman to adjust to the college level, but in Krizman’s first career game at Maritime College, he scored two goals. Bezek said he is not surprised by Krizman’s impact so early on as he played high school

lacrosse at Fayetteville-Manlius, a Syracuse-area school, and a place that has become a well-developed program. The school was runner-up in the New York State Class A State Championship last year. “The competition level is probably not as drastic as some of the other guys, which has helped him make a good transition,” Bezek said. With pieces coming together for the offense, the defense playing solid and sophomore Wyatt Russo stepping up his game in net. A conference win is very much in reach. Russo, Khammar and Krizman all said the current mood of the team is not if it will win, but when it will win. Bezek said he agrees the Lakers are nearing where they want to be. He continues to see progression every day, and if they can play at a consistent level throughout an entire game it will lead to more success on the field. “It’s up to how our guys progress,” Bezek said. “We have all the potential we need. Now it’s just about executing.” However, Bezek said the score is not always the deciding factor and in a season where progression is being emphasized so much that is what he wants to see out of his team the most. “If things don’t go our way, and we progress and we continue to get better in our system. That’s the ultimate goal, and the score will take care of itself,” Bezek said. Oswego State’s next game is Saturday at the College at Brockport at 1 p.m.

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Postponements, changes in site of play stack up due to weather, Lakers battle through it all Ryan Haas Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com Oswego State (16-5, 9-1) may not know when it will play their next home game, but it will come to play nonetheless. Despite not having played on their home field this season due to poor weather conditions, the Lakers are poised for a memorable 2015 campaign. The club is in the midst of a nine-game winning streak. “This team is tough, and we’re mentally focused,” said head coach Scott Landers. “These players have a great baseball sense.” Landers believes playing away from Oswego is much easier when the team plays well. “Truthfully, I don’t think having homefield advantage is necessarily a big deal if you’re winning,” Landers said. In addition to traveling for what are considered to be “home” games, Oswego State players, coaches and staff have been succumbed to the indoor facility, Romney Field House, for the majority of their season thus far. Laker Hall offers players another viable outlet, as athletes can make use of the batting cages to work on stances, swings and bunting. However, it’s in Romney, where the Lakers are able to field ground balls, throw live batting practice, scrimmage, shield themselves from the elements and do what they do best – prepare for their next opponent.

“It’s tough, obviously, with the weather, but we’re very thankful to have a place like Romney where we can come and work on some things,” Brian Hamilton junior infielder said. “We’re not worried about the weather. We try not to dwell on it that much.” In light of cancellations and postponed contests, Oswego State senior outfielder and team leader Dan Saccocio believes it is just another day to prepare. “We feel that we have the basic fundamentals implemented in our game, but we’re trying to use this time to work on some more advanced concepts,” Saccocio said, who leads the Lakers in runs scored (28) and stolen bases (12). “Any pitch can decide a game, so instead of having a specific defense set up for a batter or particular play, we’re developing defenses for specific pitches in a pitch count.” Last year, Oswego State finished its season with a 21-13 overall record, earning the third seed in the conference tournament, despite only playing four home games. The team eventually bowed out to second seeded college at Brockport in a tight 3-2 contest. Perhaps this year will feature more Laker home games. “It’s certainly nice to play in front of a home crowd, but we’re used to playing on neutral fields,” Saccocio said. “We like to call that field up on over the hill Laker Field, but by the end of the weekend our goal is to call every field Laker Field.”

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Women's Track and Field Senior, West Seneca Harrigan set a new career-best, along with a school record, in the long jump on April 2 at the University of Rochester. The senior lept 5.20 meters (17'1") in the third round of preliminaries earning her a spot in the finals where she placed sixth. The West Seneca native also ran the second leg of the 4x100, where her and her teammates finished fifth with a time of 50.27. Women's track and field returns to action at 11 a.m. on Saturday when the team travels for a meet versus Nazareth College.

Taylor Clock | The Oswegonian Freshman Robert Donnelly is part of a rotation that is performing well thus far, despite not playing at home yet.

JORDAN GILLER

Baseball Junior, Toronto, Ontario Giller demonstrated his skills at the plate this week, going 9-for17 (.529) through the Laker's five victories. The junior's best outing came during the second game of a doubleheader against New Paltz on April 4. Giller went a perfect 3-for-3 at the plate, recording a double and a triple. He ended the five-game stretch with seven RBI, five runsscored, four doubles, one triple and five walks. The Toronto native never struck out while batting as well.

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Men’s lacrosse senior Nick Giampaolo notched eight points between the Lakers 16-6 win over Elmira College on March 30, and the 17-3 win over Alfred State College on April 3. The senior had two goals and two assists in the rout over the Soaring Eagles, and then picked up a hatrick against the Saxons along with an assist. His performance throughout the week led him to be named SUNYAC athlete of the week.

10: Alexander Simone | The Oswegonian Freshman Angela Ponto has made great strides on and off the field in her first year with the Lakers.

GOALIES , from B1 do my best. Hopefully, I can live up to what she wants me to be.” The transition to playing sports not only involves work done on the field, but off the field as well. Ponto noted how much more time she has found herself either playing lacrosse or doing schoolwork, with less time in between like she experienced in high school. Greco spoke highly of her educational values and her work ethic. “I think she handled it very well,” Greco said. “She’s a great student with great grades.” Although the team currently has a losing record, Greco does not want to overreact

and is letting the team, and Ponto, grow on the field. “I think she’s still learning, it’s always a work in progress,” Greco said. “I think she’s starting to grow into it better, she’s adjusting, and she’s only going to go up from here.” Having coached her for seven years, Greco knows as well as anyone how to work with Ponto and get the best out of her. As they start this new journey at a higherlevel, they both look forward to the next four years and spending even more time together on the lacrosse field. Greco summed up her relationship with Ponto in a single sentence: “It’s been an awesome journey with her.”

Women’s lacrosse junior Emily Lange is currently on a 10-game goal streak. After not scoring in the Lakers’ first game of the year, Lange has found the back of the net at least once in every game since then. The junior has also had nine multi-goal games on the season and she leads the team in goals so far with 22.

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The baseball team is showing its dominance when it comes to fielding as it leads the SUNYAC with .971 fielding percentage. It also has the least amount of errors with only 22. Junior Jordan Giller is the team and conference leader with 175 putouts while junior Kyle Simmons leads the team and the SUNYAC with 67 assists.

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Photo provided by Gabriela Santos Big Johnson Alum poses following its win over Braydens Rehab Counselors in the men's vollleyball finals.

Kelsey Blair Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com The volleyball tournament has come to an end as the men’s and Co-Rec finals were played this past week. In the men’s volleyball tournament, Braydens Rehab Counselors and Big Johnson Alum faced off in the finals. The teams were evenly matched as Braydens Rehab Counselors had a record of 17-4, while Big Johnson Alum had a record of 16-5. During the regular season when the two teams faced off, Braydens Rehab Counselors won the match two sets to one. The first set of the finals was close, but Big Johnson Alum was able to beat out Braydens Rehab Counselors, 25-23. During the second set, Big Johnson Alum had an easier time and comfortably won, 25-17. In the end, Big Johnson Alum were able to come out of the finals with a two-sets-to-none victory and the title. The team worked well together, which was a big part of their success. “As a team we have excellent chemistry together and it helped a lot during playoffs. It felt great to win and repeat our championship

from the outdoor volleyball league in the fall. It is upsetting that some of our members will not be returning due to graduation,” said Jake Lawley, captain of Big Johnson Alum. In the Co-Rec finals, it was Corec 2015 Champions versus Beavis & Bump-Head. The Corec 2015 Champions came into the game as the favorite with a record of 18-3, while Beavis & Bump-Head only had a record of 13-8. Despite being the underdogs, Beavis & Bump-Head immediately got off to a strong start. They scored 10 points before Corec 2015 Champions were even able to score one. Corec 2015 Champions come back to total 18 points in the frame, but were not able to win the first set as Beavis & Bump-Head came out on top, 25-18. The second set started out very close, and the lead kept switching between teams. However, Beavis & Bump-Head were once again able to top Corec 2015 Champions, 25-17, for the win and the championship title T-shirt. In other intramurals news, the soccer league ends on Sunday, with the Co-Rec final at 8 p.m. and the men’s final at 9 p.m. Both games will be in Swetman Gym. The dodgeball and handball leagues are continuing their seasons and in the upcoming weeks the softball and 7 v. 7 flag football tournaments will take place.

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SPORTS DIFFERENT SPORT,

SAME TALENT

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FRIDAY, April 10, 2015

STAFF EDITORIAL

QUEST DAY DESERVES REGARD The 35th annual Quest symposium will be on Wednesday and will showcase a number of different student presentations all in the never ending “quest for knowledge.” Over 100 presentations will occur over the course of the day, covering a wide variety of topics including cuttingedge student-led scientific research and envelope-pushing artistic endeavors will occur in the Marano Campus Center, the Shineman Center, Penfield Library and the Academic Quad. It is an opportune time to attend a discussion and maybe learn something new. Most classes are canceled making it easy to attend faculty and student presentations or even present during the day. Kudos to those presenting on the day some students refer to as “Questmas” and a day of social activities not connected to academics. Student presentations have gone on to be shared and praised at national conferences and win recognition and research grants for their hard work. The night before Quest day, is colloqui-

Quest promotes the feeling to strive for higher learning. Those who do not take advantage of the opportunities provided are doing themselves a tremendous disservice.”

ally known as “Questmas Eve.” Wednesday is not a day off to booze and slack off, its a day to learn and has been that way since it’s inception in 1980. Students who take the easy route and party the day away are not taking full advantage of the educational opportunities that the university is providing for them. Squandering knowledge for a free night of slacking off or partying should be frowned upon, but it has almost become an inside joke among the student body. Take a look at the symposium schedule and see what is happening. It may surprise you to see what some of the topics are or who may be coming to present. You may

even end up sitting in on a presentation or browsing the posters lining the hallways of the Marano Campus Center. Utilize the weekend to celebrate and even dedicate it to Quest day if you want. Don’t stay out too late on “Questmas Eve” because you may have presentations to attend for some extra credit. At the end of the day, though some might not want to admit it, Oswego State is a place of higher education. Quest promotes the feeling to strive for higher learning. Those who do not take advantage of the opportunities provided are doing themselves a tremendous disservice.

IN THE OFFICE

Do you plan on attending any presentations during Quest? If so, which one(s)?

College experiences make big difference Being involved in school will change perspective in positive way

“Probably not because that is also the tax deadline and I’m a tax accountant up in Watertown. So I’ll probably be at work.” Sarah Garmany senior, accounting

“Once I see what kinds of presentations are there, I’m kind of hoping to go to the ones that look interesting to me.” Alexis Drickel senior, marketing

“Me and a couple members of the investment club will be presenting.” Anthony Andron senior, accounting

Stephanie Mirambeaux Copy Editor smirambeaux@oswegonian.com The best way to describe who I was, as a freshman, is scared. I was scared of having a good time, of expanding my comfort zone, being so far from home and learning new things about myself. I didn’t come in to college looking to grow as a person. I came in with the mentality of “get in, get out.” Being a little over a month away from graduation, I’ve begun to reflect on things I should have done during my time here and think, “if I could go back in time, what would I change?” This has become a recurring theme these past few weeks.

However, all this does is bum me out. Sure, I could have gotten involved in more things and had more experiences, but I didn’t and that’s OK. College has been a time for growth and experience. I’ve learned and done things while in college that I never thought I would do. I’ve hiked the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu and went to Paris. Those were things that weren’t on my radar because I never expected to have those experiences. These are moments that never would have happened if I didn’t come to Oswego State.

I am not the same person I was when I first started here. I didn’t talk much; I didn’t surround myself with good people. I held off on things because I thought I had all the time in the world. I realized, fairly quickly, that even though I had time, I needed to act and do things now. There is only so much time to experience college. The scared and close-minded person I was as a freshman is a part of me and I will always appreciate it. I’m grateful for every single good, bad and mediocre day I’ve ever experienced during my time here. It helped me learn what I want out of life, how I want to live and what kind of people I want to be surrounded by. College is a time to enjoy who you were in the past and propel you forward. It shouldn’t make you look back in 20 years and say, “I wish I could go back.” Looking back with regret will do no good; those memories are set in stone. It’s about appreciating the time you had and being excited for the prospect of the future, even if you have no set plan in place. I plan to start work after graduation and look back at my time here at Oswego State with joy. Seventeen-year-old me would be proud of who I turned out to be and that’s really all that matters.

Obama mulls required voting New approach to voting could have either positive or negative results Jenn Shuron Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com

“I like to go to the movie presentations usually because my friends make them. Some of them are really good and some of them aren’t.” Jackia Shikora senior, human development

“I’m not really interested in going. I have a bunch of other stuff I have to do for classes.” Marissa Adams sophomore, cinema and screen studies

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With the presidential election being held next year, we are already seeing signs of million dollar campaigns and important issues being discussed. President Barack Obama has recently voiced that the possibility of making voting mandatory for future elections could lead to the counteraction of money in politics and political campaigns, according to CNN. Less than 37 percent of people who were eligible to vote for the midterm elections in 2014 actually voted, which equates to around 144 million Americans that decided not to vote, according to The Pew Charitable Trusts. That number is staggering to me because voting is our right as American citizens. We were taught for years in elementary, middle and high school how important our right to vote is. It’s become more obvious that much of the millennial generation is less interested in politics and more interested in the latest tweet, but there is no doubt that our generation is much more progressive and tolerant than generations before. If mandatory voting were to be implemented, I think it would give our generation, and even younger generations, the push we need to become more connected with politics and the candidates who will

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one day run our country. If voting was mandatory, politicians might change their campaign’s target audience toward the millennial and 20-somethings who otherwise wouldn’t be interested. It’s possible they would do anything in their power to connect with young adults on a different level to secure their votes. Candidates would need to earn the respect of all voters instead of just middle-aged adults. Mandatory voting could also lead to more young people taking time to follow news media outlets for the latest information regarding campaigns because if voting is mandatory, they may be more inclined to

become educated on the candidates. Of course, it could go the other way where we end up with many voters who are uneducated regarding candidate’s views on things and go to vote simply because it’s mandatory. This could lead to an ill-fitting candidate being elected due to the ignorance of voters. If implemented, the younger generation may be more likely to keep up with what candidates are saying and doing in order to make their vote more meaningful, but just as we have the freedom to vote, there should be the freedom to decide whether we are educated enough on the topic of politics to vote at all.

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One and done?

THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, April 10, 2015

Tip of the hat...

◊... to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act in Indiana. ◊... to mother nature for swiping left on spring.

◊... to college basketball players who stay all four years. ◊... to Oswego city and the college for improving their relationship with each other leading up to BSR.

Freshman student-athletes make jump to NBA, lowering quality of game

◊... to new SA leadership stepping up.

◊... to those who don’t know the difference between the town, city and county of Oswego.

Wag of the finger...

Controversy in Indiana over new law

Misconstrusion over bill creates dissension between political leaders

Photo by Dennis Nett of the The Post Standard SU’s Chris McCullough has entered the NBA draft.

David Armelino Opinion Editor darmelin@oswegonian.com Now that the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is in the books, schools can look forward to their star players leaving early for the NBA. On April 2, Yahoo Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Syracuse’s talented freshman forward Chris McCullough had decided to enter his name in the NBA draft. McCullough hasn’t played since Jan. 11, when he suffered a season-ending knee injury against Florida State. This comes as a surprise, as Wojnarowski reported NBA executives have him going in the late second round. McCullough averaged 9.3 points per game, in addition to 6.9 rebounds. These numbers hardly jump out as being NBA star caliber, however according to Wojnarowski, McCullough said he is confident in his abilities and will come back from injury ready to make an impact. McCullough is the latest student-athlete to succumb to a recent trend throughout college basketball that sees its most prominent players forgo their remaining years in favor of playing in the NBA. Ever since 2005, when a new NBA collective bargaining agreement made it so players under the age of 19 couldn’t enter the NBA draft, according to USA Today, college basketball has seen a growing number of one-anddone athletes in Div. I. Some have gone as far as to announce their intentions to be one-anddones before they enter college—Andrew Wiggins being a prime example. Because of this, the college game suffers in the execution of fundamentals, primarily on the offensive side of the ball. According to NBC Sports, head coach of the Connecticut women’s basketball team Geno Auriemma said in a recent press conference that the men’s college game “is a joke.”

“The bottom line is that nobody can score, and they’ll tell you it’s because of great defense, great scouting, a lot of team work, nonsense, nonsense,” Auriemma said. “College men’s basketball is so far behind the times it’s unbelievable.” In addition to fundamentals taking a back seat, teams also look drastically different from year to year, making it difficult for fans to follow and get to know who is on their school’s team. During the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s, players typically stayed for three or all four years, which created fiercer in-conference rivalries that lasted well into their NBA careers. Case in point, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. Not only does players leaving early have a negative effect on the college game, the NBA experiences the plight as well. Due to players leaving college early who aren’t quite ready, NBA teams waste picks in the draft on players based strictly on potential who end up tanking later in their careers, or not living up to their potential. This can either be because of lack of talent or injury. A few names to consider in this case are Greg Oden, Michael Beasley, Evan Turner and Syracuse’s own Donte Greene, among many others. To mend this issue, the NBA should look at how Major League Baseball allows its players to be eligible for the draft. The current format for the MLB is high school graduates are allowed to enter the draft if they haven’t yet played in college, while if they had attended college, players must complete at least their junior year, according to mlb.com. If the NBA adopted a similar path, the game would see a vast improvement in the quality of play because players who want to attend college would be on the floor with players of comparable skill. The NBA would also see enhancement in play after adding players who are more developed. For now, however, the number one pick in the draft is likely to be one who needs a number of years before they can make a significant impact.

Photo provided by Gage Skidmore via flickr Indiana Gov. Mike Pence gave support for the law, saying he “support[s] the freedom of religion for every Hoosier of every faith,” according to MSNBC.

Nick Brown Staff Writer opinion@oswegonian.com Last month, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed into law the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Essentially, the law allows business owners to refuse service to customers based on religious beliefs. Those in favor of the bill will argue that it genuinely helps protect religious freedom. No business owner should have to be a part of something that he or she is uncomfortable with. Opponents of the law argue that it merely gives business owners stronger legal grounds to discriminate, specifically targeting the LGBT community. According to Tara Clarke, an author for Money Morning Magazine, CEOs of Apple, Nike, Wal-Mart and Microsoft are among major corporations to express disgust at the law. Jon Stewart, Seth MacFarlane, Rihanna and Charles Barkley are also among the list of celebrities

that have publicly scrutinized the Indiana government. Known supporters of the law include Glenn Beck, Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich. So the question is, is this law a defense for religion or is it for discrimination? Political journalist Jonathan Turley appeared on CNN the week the law was approved to discuss it. Joining him on the panel was Sarah Warbelow, legal director of the Human Rights Campaign. Turley argued to Warbelow that if a Christian business owner should have to serve to a gay customer, a Jewish business owner should have to serve a KKK member. Turley, in the year 2015, is comparing being gay to being a member of a well-known hate group. The slippery slope argument is always devoid of logic or reason. Those aren’t parallel situations. We, as an American society, have progressed past the point where the simple act of existing as a homosexual should not offend anyone. The KKK will always be objectionable. Turley is trying to create a gray area where one really doesn’t exist. A Christian refusing service to a gay person is more com-

parable to say, a gay person refusing service to a Christian, which would be wrong. It should be noted that Pence ran for Congress in 2000. His platform included, according to the Pence Agenda for the 107th Congress, “opposing any effort to put gay marriages on an equal level as heterosexual marriages,” and “opposing any effort to recognize homosexuals as a minority entitled to the protection of anti-discrimination laws.” It would seem Pence has an anti-gay agenda. In an increasingly progressive America, he can’t say it that bluntly. Solace can be taken in the fact, that amid outdated Conservative views, large corporations and influential names are quick to stand against bigotry. That’s what the Indiana Religious Restoration Act is. It’s bigotry and it’s hate. The bill has since been amended on April 2, according to The Washington Post. The amendment clarifies that business owners are not allowed to deny service to anyone based on religion.

NWHL provides opportunity for women

Ideascale concept has long road ahead Playing beyond college now possibility for female hockey athletes If you’re afraid to pick up your phone and call Morgan Altland something in, why would posting something others can see be helpful to you? In the article, Conforti talked about how The 109th Precinct in Queens recently re- new issues were being brought to his attention vealed Ideascale, a way to connect with more because of Twitter. It also discusses how a big citizens about issues in their community. A few segment of people in the area already feel comthousand people who submitted their email ad- fortable talking to the police about any issues dresses will use Ideascale. they see arise in their area. For these people, the Although it’s a great concept, it seems site will be great. It will allow for a more dilike it’s not going to take off the ground any- rect conversation between the citizens in their time soon. neighborhood The site and the police was created department so people can about what can express ideas be done. or concerns It may inin their comcrease the conmunity, such versation, but as graffiti. It will that be also is trying to enough? If the get those who issues on the site wouldn’t reare mainly going port a crime the to be a low-key ability to feel thing, how seriPhoto provided by relexahotels via Pixabay ously will the more comfortable contact- While Ideascale is an interesting concept, its future remains in doubt. d e p a r t m e n t ing the police. handle the site? What if people post irrelevant These issues may not fully be addressed by things, or post something extremely serious? The the site as it is first coming to life. At the moment article states that “the new tool will be impleall issues from the site aren’t anything big. Be- mented slowly, as the department works to balcause the Deputy Inspector Thomas Conforti of ance easy access for residents with controls on irthe 109th Precinct stated, “We’re going to tailor relevant or sensitive information.” How will the our nonemergency police response to it.” This department handle the flow of information? would mean the issues on the site might not be The site, at this moment, is only suitable for address right away, or put off if the station has some. As it develops and more people register for bigger things to worry about. it, there may be steps that need to be taken to help As for people being afraid to contact the different precincts handle issues more quickly police, the site doesn’t help them out. The New and efficiently. It should also try to create a way York Times article discussed how the comments where people can post their information anonymade by those on the site will be visible to any- mously, or at the least make it anonymous to one else who has joined the precinct’s site. This other users. This way, the police can still see who does make the site more anonymous than oth- has expressed the concern. Until then, those who ers, but if others can see what you write, there feel comfortable will continue to talk and aid the may still be those who are afraid to speak up. police, while others will have to remain silent.

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Matthew Moran Asst. Sports Editor mmoran@oswegonian.com On March 26, the sport of women’s ice hockey took a giant leap in progression with the announcement of the National Women’s Hockey League. This is not the only women’s professional hockey league, as the Canadian Women’s Hockey League has grown since its inception in 2007. What makes the NWHL different, however, is the fact it will be the first-ever league in which the players will be paid. The NWHL has set a salary cap of $270,000, according to Bloomberg View, which with a roster full of 18 players, would average out to $15,000 per player. This may not seem like much but as head coach of the Oswego State women’s ice hockey team Diane Dillon said, you have to start somewhere, and if this league can succeed, the sky is the limit on where the wages could end up. One could compare this new expansion to what the Women’s National Basketball Association did when it began in 1997. That league has steadily grown in popularity, to now where the average salary of a WNBA player in 2014 was about $72,000, according to Altuis Directory. Still not nearly as much as their male counterparts in the National Basketball Association, but still a decent wage to make a living off playing the game they love so much.

Dillon has seen how much the game has grown since her days of growing up in Buffalo and shagging pucks for the team her dad coached. Back then, there was no organized league for women to play in the area, so Dillon’s father rented out a rink to allow local women to play, which is what started organized women’s hockey in Western New York. Women’s hockey has continued to grow in Western New York, in many parts of the country and also all over the world. Dillon said seeing the level of talent rise in all levels of the game is exciting and what makes the possibility of the NWHL being a success, a reality. With the talent and popularity constantly growing, it makes Dillon and senior goaltender Bridget Smith, who was announced as a first team AllAmerican this year, so proud to be part of one of the fastest growing sports in America.

Photo provided by Elmira Athletics Senior Laker goalie Bridget Smith is a NWHL hopeful.

When Smith first heard about the NWHL, she was excited to see how it would play out. She is graduating in May and was even asked by many of her peers and coaches on her thoughts on perhaps even playing in the league. She is still debating on going to graduate school in the fall, however, but did say that if she ended up back in her hometown of Buffalo, where one of the expansion teams is placed for the first year of the league, she would consider trying out for it. “It would be an awesome experience to be a part of,” Smith said.

Even if Smith does not end up trying out for the league, it is still an incredible opportunity for young women like her to be able to play at a level where they are truly treated like professionals. Dillon said for those women, especially the ones who are graduating from college, there are few options for them to continue to play at a competitive level. If one is not an Olympian or does not have the wealth to pay for all the expenses that comes with playing in a league that doesn’t pay, most end up retiring from competitive play after college. “Hardest thing for an athlete is hanging up the skates,” Dillon said. But with the NWHL, players will be able to continue to lace up the skates and continue to play. The talent is there, now it is just about grabbing attention and getting people to come to the games. The fans that love the game will come, but being able to produce a large and loyal fan base might be difficult. With four expansion teams in Buffalo, New York City, Boston and Stamford, Conn., cities that are historic for their love of hockey, it has been set up to do well right from the start. One can only hope this league will continue to grow and prosper. If it does, women’s hockey could make leaps and bounds in the years to come. But if it does fade out quickly, the game could take a step back. It is the risk the executives are taking and one that they believe is worth it. The league gives young girls just learning to skate something to aspire to do, as they watch these players take the ice. The dream starts this October, with the league set to have a full set schedule that will last 18 weeks, with also two weeks for playoffs. It is time for a new chapter of women’s hockey to be written, future generations will look back in record books and see how historic this was.

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FRIDAY April 10, 2015

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Events Calendar Friday, April 10 through Friday, April 17

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS STUDENT ART EXHIBITION 1 Date: Friday, April 10 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Second floor, Penfield Library EXHIBIT: “PETER PAUL PIECH AND WALT WHITMAN” Date: Friday, April 10 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: Lobby and Lake Effect Cafe, Penfield Library ART EXHIBITION: “TRANSITIONS” Date: Friday, April 10 Time: 12 - 5 p.m. Location: Oswego State Downtown, 186 W. First St. INDIE SEIRES CONCERT: MOONWALKS, COMFY, AND THE PLASTIC FACTION Date: Saturday, April 11 Time: 6:30 - 9 p.m. Location: The Village Commons, The Village PERFORMANCE: “VAGUE DE CIRQUE” Date: Wednesday, April 15 Time: 7:30 - 9 p.m. Location: Circus tent north of Marano Campus Center DOCUMENTARY FILM: “HORN PLEASE” Date: Thursday, April 16 Time: 6 - 7 p.m. Location: Room 104, Lanigan Hall SENIOR CAPSTONE RECITAL Date: Thursday, April 16 Time: 7 - 8 p.m. Location: Ballroom, Sheldon Hall

LAKER REVIEW

Death Cab’s damage control on ‘Kintsugi’ Heather Clark Asst. Laker Review Editor hclark@oswegonian.com

American alternative rock band Death Cab for Cutie released their latest album on March 31. The band is comprised of Ben Gibbard on vocals and guitar, Nick Harmer on bass and Jason McGerr on drums. Death Cab for Cutie is known for their “unconventional” instrumentation and unique lyrics as well as Gibbard’s idiosyncratic voice. The band’s seventh album, “Codes and Keys,” featured their first number one single “You Are a Tourist.” “Kintsugi” is Death Cab for Cutie’s eighth studio album. Kintsugi, the album’s namesake, is the Japanese art of fixing broken pottery and a philosophy that believes that treating damage and repair as a part of an object’s history rather than something that needs to be hidden. This album is the last album lead guitarist and founding member, Chris Walla, will be a part of. He announced during the recording of “Kintsugi” that he would not return for any future albums. However, Walla contributed to both the recording and creative process of “Kintsugi” and remained a “full” band member until the

The alt-rock darlings have returned with a much more mature and refined sound in contrast to previous works.

album’s completion. The album was mainly written by Gibbard, who had some help from his fellow bandmates and Walla. “I’m not going to open it up for full discussion, of course, but I have always been very open and earnest about some things in my life, some things that are not directly in my life, but they’re twirling around me at the time,” Gibbard said in a recent interview with Spin.com. The first single off the album, “Black Sea,” contains interesting lyrics with an interesting meaning. In the track, the lyrics are about things not going someone’s way and their partner not being able to forgive the other.

The song’s instrumentals are very bouncy with an awesome guitar riff that follows every chorus that adds to the cheeriness of the instrumentals. The final track on the album, “Binary Sea,” contains references to Greek mythology and seems to be a comment on modern day reliance on technology. The first verse of the song is talking about the Greek Titan Atlas and how the world has shrunk. “Oh Atlas could not understand/ The world was so much smaller than/ The one he used to hold before/ But the weight it brought him to the floor/ As you watched him struggle to his feet/ You took photos capturing

his defeat/ And messaged them to all your friends/ And we all laughed at his expense.” The instrumentals on the track are what really draw the listener in. The piano crescendos and decrescendos to create a wave-like sound while the guitar strikes a single chord at a time and creates a sound like a whale’s song. The instrumentation is highly unique in this piece. Overall, the individual tracks on “Kintsugi” are highly cohesive and create a fun album that is perfect for a fun, sunny drive on those fabulous spring days. While the lyrics seem too dark, the instrumentals in all of the tracks make for a very upbeat and chill album perfect for any Death Cab fan. Definitely a must listen.

EP “Lighthouse,” Simpson’s mostly lighthearted beats may never reach the stardom of other musicians. But for those willing to seek new and emerging music, in Simpson. they will find something enjoyable and creative. Each of the EP’s five tracks is unique. With indie inflections, the infectious acoustically based Simpson evokes moments reminiscent of Diane Birch and Stevie Nicks. On “Around Here,” Simpson toys with a track that is upbeat and drifting. With its neo-country, folksy instrumentals, the melody of “Around Here” is a pleasant experience. As vocals begin swooning, Simpson is quick to catch the interlacing tempo. The track is most simi-

lar to the summery beats of Of Monsters And Men, but where that band offers a culmination of sounds produced by many members, Simpson is allowed to wholly shine. With “Lighthouse,” Simpson continues her journey toward musical discovery. With long vocal runs most characteristically aligned with ballads, “Lighthouse” is uniquely upbeat. Her ability to tie in sweet, songbird-like moments makes Simpson her own artist with her own unique style. “Restless Passenger,” which has certain nostalgia throughout, Simpson draws on a retro, almost ‘80s beat while tying in much more fiery guitar strums. Without backing down, the beat

of “Restless Passenger,” builds like a storm. It’s the perfect atmosphere to allow Simpson to show a side of her that is not based in cheerful positivity. For “Fine Lines,” Simpson pulls out all of the stops. By far the greatest track off the EP, “Fine Lines,” is darker than the rest of “Lighthouse.” Its brooding, bluesy pacing is a welcoming undertaking by an artist who may have otherwise failed at escaping a single dimension. Lastly, “What I Would Give,” seems to act as a summary of the EP. Its moments of acousticallybased guitar strumming and eccentric and echoing vocals create a sense of satisfaction for those who took the time to listen to the whole EP. It is a hopeful end to an optimistic beginning for Simpson and her work thus far.

Weekly EP Revue: Mara Simpson’s chill vibes

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In an abundant music industry, new artists face the difficulty of breaking through. Every day, singers and songwriters try their best to be the next viral hit a long side artists like Lorde and Tove Lo. However, there are also artists who exist, not seeking the fame and fortune that comes with a Top 40 smash hit, but who seek to create music in hopes of filling a void of artistry. For Mara Simpson, this could be her place. Off the heels of her debut

LAKER REVIEW

FRIDAY, April 10, 2015

Cheap jokes, sophomoric prison humor abound in ‘Get Hard’ Brendan Peek Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

“Get Hard.” Sounds dirty right? Well it is. This raunchy comedy starring Will Ferrell (“The Lego Movie”) and Kevin Hart (“The Wedding Ringer”) is a melting pot of vulgarity and race-based jokes, including the reoccurring “get hard” joke itself. No stone is left unturned in regards to how far these two comedic icons will push each other. Ferrell plays white-collar James King, a stock trader from Beverly Hills engaged to his boss’ daughter. Incredibly fiscally competent, King makes his company millions in revenue on a daily basis. However, what he possesses in monetary intelligence is undercut by his pure ignorance of common social behavior. He portrays the stereotypical privileged white guy; uncultured with respect to other ethnic groups and scared to death of them. Hart plays an underprivileged family man in the ghetto struggling to make enough money for his family, yet doubling as a prisonhardened criminal. The movie begins with Ferrell on top of the world: a huge house, a hot

wife and a promotion to be partner at the company firm. Of course, everything in his world is as stereotypical as it gets. His soon-to-be wife is a gold-digging succubus, his grounds crew are all Latin-American and his personal car-washer Darnell, played by Hart, is in need of some serious money to get him and his family out of their questionable neighborhood. Unbeknownst to King, however, is the scandal that will play out with him at the epicenter. King is framed for embezzling millions of dollars from clients by way of fraudulent transaction documents. In a failed attempt to plead innocent to the court, King gets sentenced to 10 years in a maximum security prison: San Quentin. Known for excessive violence and other “typical prison activities,” San Quentin poses a massive threat to the likes of King. In order to survive the hardships ahead of him and thinking that one in three black men have been in prison, King begs Darnell to get him prepared in just 30 days. Seeing his chance to make the money he needs; Darnell, who has never even received a parking ticket, agrees to help King. For what feels like an eternity, King and Darnell go through a series of escapades in an effort to toughen King up. These efforts involve getting

Photo provided by gethardmovie.com Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart prove that unorthodox and unexpected comedy duos still have a place in Hollywood.

beaten up, turning King’s mansion into a prison, getting stabbed in the head and “kiestering.” Guest stars include a gang-banging T.I., otherwise known as Darnell’s cousin Russell, and John Mayer as himself. Jimmy Fallon appears briefly to hear Mayer’s critique of King. This particular flick has a way of holding its audience’s attention, which is hard to do for a comedy. Ferrell and Hart have such a good working chemistry that their diverse

characters mesh and complement each other throughout the entire film. Ferrell’s character is emotionally unstable and ignorantly humorous. Hart’s character is firm in his purpose with a resonance of undeserved confidence. They bounce off each other in a style that clues in the audience that they have a history, yet that could also be perceived as pure character chemistry. Needless to say both actors are extremely talented in their profession, but it is refreshing to watch two

that can work so well with each other. It gives the movie a whole new sense of appreciation, if you can look past everything else. The movie may have left some laughing out loud, and others scarred for life. With such explicit scenes as male-on-male fellatio, the faint of heart should choose to avoid this film. For those who do choose to see the movie, be prepared for some inappropriate jokes and hidden faces. Not a movie for your grandmother.

Get rich quick shenanigians in ‘Big Time in Hollywood, FL’ Morgan Altland Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

The show premiered March 25 on Comedy Central. The premiere episode got just over half a million viewers, according to Nielsen ratings. Although it didn’t get the best rating, the show was a great addition to Comedy Central’s line up, yet still has some things to work on if it wants to stand up to everything else the channel has to offer. The show is about Jack, played by Alex Anfanger (“Next Time on Lonny”), and Ben, played by Lenny Jacobson (“Nurse Jackie”). The show is about two brothers who want to make movies, but still live at home with their parents. The two actors work incredibly well off each other. One of the opening scenes has the two of them learning that their parents are kicking them out of the house. The two go and attack the father for being a jerk. The two then go into a diner and act out how to get money from

their mother, and they each take turns acting like their mother while the diner patrons look on as if the two are freaks. Stephen Tobolowsky (“Californication”) and Kathy Baker (“Medium”) play the boys’ parents. They provide a great counterpoint to the ridiculous nature of the boys. The mother is over protective and caring while at the same time incredibly resourceful. She provided a support for her son’s drug addiction, yet lied to her kids and got the Drug Enforcement Administration to take the dealer down. The dad is the goofy lightning rod, taking crap from the sons who tell the mom, “If you divorce dad there’ll be more space for us.” The episode also features a great appearance by Ben Stiller as an actor they hire to be a drug dealer. Stiller is also an executive producer of the show. He has a great scene where he’s talking about trying to be an actor, a very calm and serious scene that is followed by him going back into character and smacking his “hostage” in the back of the head.

Photo provided by cc.com Alex Anfanger and Lenny Jacobson play the charming little slackers that could make it big in this new Comedy Central series.

The next episode appears to be a continuation of what happened this week, a refreshing change of pace from what Comedy Central usually does. The commercials for the show didn’t make it look like anything was going to happen, but it would be great if they could keep this story going and see where it takes them. In addition, it would be great if

the show featured more about the two trying to make movies. This episode was focused on how they were trying to extort their parents to get the money to do what they love, but the only movie they worked on was shown in the opening scene. Maybe the show is going to have them only shoot one film a week as they work toward their goal of getting discovered or rich, and not

having to deal with their parents forcing them to grow up. If this is the case, it could work, but right now we see nothing more than two guys saying what they want. Overall, the show can be great, and it did a good job establishing a unique voice in the first episode. As the series continues, hopefully we can see it take their ideas futher to make the show great.

LAKER REVIEW

FRIDAY, April 10, 2015

Explosively fun, touching finale to ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise

Travis Clark Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

You will believe a car can fly. You’ll also believe people can survive perilous situations they would otherwise die in, that The Rock is a damn super hero (if you didn’t already believe that) and that, with enough high-octane action and an outpouring of fan support, even the “dumbest” of movies can be great. Such is the case with the “Fast and Furious” franchise and no other entry in the fast cars and furious men series lives up to that mantra than the latest, “Furious 7.” It raced to the top and shattered the box office in its opening weekend, raking in the largest sum of cash ever for an April release. A pretty impressive feat for a seventh film in a series. But the “Fast and Furious” franchise has been a powerhouse ever since Justin Lin took over as director with the fourth film. This time, however, horror aficionado James Wan drives out of his comfort zone to take on a physics-defying blockbuster, and the checkered flag is waiting for him at

Photo provided by furious7.com Paul Walker’s (center) tribute in ‘Furious 7’ was deftly hanlded, while still managing to pack in amazing stunts and action.

the finish line. This time around, Deckard Shaw, played by the no-stranger-to-car-films Jason Statham (“Spy”), seeks vengeance against Dom Toretto, played by Vin Diesel (“Guardians of the Galaxy”), and his crew for putting his brother into a coma. The mysterious Mr. Nobody, played by series newbie but action veteran Kurt Russell (“The Art of the Steal”), enlists Toretto to

help him find a hacking/spying device and in return he’ll get him Shaw. But really, who cares about all of that? Cars! Explosions! Kurt Russell! Wan doesn’t hit the brakes once during the film’s runtime. If you thought there weren’t any more unbelievably cool things left to do with cars, just wait. While the film’s trailers may have teased many of the bigger stuntpieces in the film, it has to be seen on

stranger or someone who is well loved by the infected. The demon doesn’t run or chase like a typical horror antagonist but simply stalks the protagonist, giving the audience the suspenseful thought that it might kill. Such as a lanky old man, a little boy, an elderly woman or a vision of her own family members, the variety of demons that followed her left not only the characters in the movie to question who was real and who wasn’t but the audience as well. This added to the suspense and the sense that her fate was inevitable. The focused, intense and rhythmic walking was juxtaposed by the striking and upsetting noises of the soundtrack that harken back to the soundtracks of ‘80s horror films. The music captivated the audience with suspense and gave an undertone of a retro feel to the entirety of the film. “It Follows” makes you glance over your shoulder every time another person happens to be walking at any visible distance. Caution: This film may cause paranoia. Being that this curse is transmitted sexually, it acts as a public service announcement for abstinence, as many moralistic horror movies tend to do. Throughout the movie, no parents were directly involved

and the teenagers trying to help Jay continually mentioned their fear of telling their parents, just as if she was affected by chlamydia or herpes. While watching the movie the thought of this was scary, but after it was almost comedic. The main character tried having sex with different people in attempts to get rid of it, yet the catch was once the demon killed one person it would go down the line to whomever that person got the curse from, ultimately continuing to come back to her. Although this is an original, modern day horror film, the director perfectly executed an ‘80s theme with more than just the retro music soundtrack. This includes classic Cadillac cars, electronics and the look of the characters, including their leather jackets and thick, long bangs right down to the high-wasted, fullcoverage briefs and one-piece bathing suits. Even the movie poster was a look that could have been found on a VHS case 30 years ago. “It Follows” essentially paid homage to the classic 1980s horror films with original modern twists. The cinematography switches from an outside perspective to captivating the audience by taking on a specific characters point of view. If

the big screen to be fully appreciated. Whether it’s cars falling out of a plane in a desperate attempt at a rescue mission or one cruising from one skyscraper to another, “Furious 7” has the biggest action and the best fight scenes the series has to offer. But “Furious 7” isn’t just great because of its adrenaline-pumping stunts or ‘80s-action movie one-liners. There’s a beating heart at the center,

kept alive by a dedicated cast and fan base. When the smoke clears and the dust settles, all of the high-risk action seems like an afterthought next to the film’s unexpectedly touching send-off to actor and series veteran Paul Walker, who plays Brian O’Conner. Walker died in a tragic car accident in California in 2013 at the age of 40. Having only finished half of his scenes for the film, his brother and some tight CGI work stepped in to complete the project. The transition is seamless. And the tribute is beautifully done. Throughout the film, there’s a theme of family and one can’t help but feel to be a part of it. Don’t mistake the rave reviews for the film as misguided. Yes, a lot of the praise can be found in how the filmmakers treated ending O’Conner’s story and respecting Walker’s legacy. But the film, as a whole, is something to smile at. Ridiculously far-fetched and undeniably fun, the film is like a celebration of classic ‘80s action movies (without falling into “Expendables” territory) while embracing what modern audiences want in a mindless summer blockbuster, and it knows its audience well. And while it may be “mindless,” it’s far from heartless.

‘It Follows’ leaves horror audiences thoroughly unsettled

JoAnn DeLauter Asst. News Editor jdelauter@oswegonian.com

The newest horror film to hit the box office, “It Follows” chillingly redefines STDs as sexually transmitted demons as it takes the audience on an eerie thrillride through suburbia With a shocking, unexpected beginning, writer and director David Robert Mitchell transitions into the life of Jay, a quintessential 19-yearold girl played by Maika Monroe (“The Guest”). After having sex for the first time with her boyfriend, she finds herself infected by sporadic visions of something or someone following her with the intent to kill. She quickly learns that her boyfriend experienced the same inescapable reality when he intentionally passed it along to her through their sexual encounter. Mitchell makes the audience realize undiscovered fears by taking two common actions: walking and sex and turns them into an unavoidable nightmare. Throughout the film the supernatural happenings that follow take a human form of a common-looking

Photo provided by itfollowsfilm.com Maika Monroe plays a teenage girl relentlessly haunted by coming-of-age demons.

the character was running, breathing heavy or being wheeled around in a wheelchair against their will, the audience got a first perspective view in the eyes of that character. This forced the audience to experience the helplessness and fear of the characters which transcended far past them leaving their seats. Although the ending was unsatisfying and abrupt, the film exceeded the feelings of typical modern day horror film. It leaves

a lasting impact on the audience that scary, pop-out, shocking, super gory horror films fail to do. The audience might find hesitation walking in public at night after seeing this movie. The thoughts this movie provokes follows the audience long after the movie ends. “It Follows” infects its viewers on multiple levels, leaving the audience feeling uneasy and paranoid as they step out into the night.

LAKER REVIEW

FRIDAY, April 10, 2015

‘Battlefield Hardline’ amps up stakes in war on crime

n Elliott Altland e Staff Writer n laker@oswegonian.com e ff While “Call of Duty” seems to t have become complacent over the . years, almost afraid of innovation, the s Battlefield franchise has taken pride in t its ability to push boundaries for first e person shooters. . This strive for greatness has resulted . in both positive and negative qualities. e Players have been graced with a large o scale 32-person multiplayer shooter with fully destructible environments r and levelations while also suffering e from extreme multiplayer issues in both - matchmaking and gameplay. s The newest iteration of the Battle. field franchise, “Battlefield Hardline,” g is a spinoff of the core Battlefield frand chise. The game, which focuses on the a conflict between cops and criminals instead of a warzone, is a great improvement from “Battlefield 4” but ultimately t still flawed. s The lowest point of the game, which s is a common low point for the genre, e rests in the game’s single player campaign. The studio behind the “Dead Space” trilogy, Visceral, took over the single player campaign creating a TV episodic character-driven narrative.

Although Visceral is a proven talent, “Hardline”’s campaign is nothing more than repetitive gameplay and stereotypical FPS set pieces. The arrest gameplay mechanic notably stands as the most frustrating mechanic as it is repetitive, frustrating and unnatural. This repeated mechanic coupled with some broken stealth based gameplay creates a gimmicky and unnatural gameplay experience that is disjointed and un-immersive for the gamer. The narrative itself is forgettable due to uninteresting characters, though the episodic approach to gameplay feels fresh compared to other more cinematic like campaign structures. Moving beyond the campaign we come to the multiplayer, which is the real selling point for the “Battlefield” games. While the multiplayer is fun, and definitely fresh in comparison to the competition, the game is still crippled with issues. The best parts of “Hardline” are its maps and game engine. Hardline delivers a diverse assortment of multiplayer maps that provide fresh experiences. Maps vary from large towns and downtown cities to tight and close quartered slum and bank brawls. On the smaller maps (Bank Job or The Block) “Hardline” can get a bit too claustrophobic in its 32-man firefights, but it’s these smaller and more intimate locations which

Photo provided by battlefield.com “Battlefield Hardline” tweaks its formula, shifting the FPS into one-man crusade on action movie-style crime and heists.

allows for the gameplay to shine. “Hardline” is labeled a half measure in the “Battlefield” franchise, because as a spinoff it takes steps to differentiate itself but doesn’t commit to this change. The game does cut back on certain weapons and vehicles stereotypically found in a “Battlefield” game, but doesn’t completely eliminate them. This results in a militarized police force/robbers, but makes gameplay feel very similar to past “Battlefield” iterations. While completely eliminating the militarized aspects of the weapons arsenal would have been a dramatic change, it would have made the game

feel unique and fit with its core ideas. Instead the game takes the appearance of a cop vs. robbers game but feels very similar to the military shooters we have seen before. “Battlefield Hardline” is a worthwhile experience due to its level design, game engine and unique game modes. Instead of the common deathmatch, capture the flag and conquest, we are robbing bank vaults, escorting hostages and hijacking cars. These creative game modes change the core gameplay and create an experience worth playing. Instead of focusing purely on combat, players are escort-

ing/protecting hostages, collecting and then depositing money or speeding in vehicles across the map just attempting to stay alive. “Battlefield Hardline” isn’t without faults unfortunately, and although it is a fresh change of pace from the common military multiplayer shooter it doesn’t do enough to differentiate itself. While it takes small steps toward a cop/robber focus core gameplay feels all too similar to standard military shooters. While “Hardline” isn’t a great game, it is definitely a fun twist on the “Battlefield” formula.

‘The Late Late Show’ shakes up traditional talk show format

Peter J. Hanley Copy Editor phanley@oswegonian.com

When it was revealed James Corden would be taking over for Craig Ferguson as the new host of CBS’ “The Late Late Show” the announcement was met with a general sense of confusion about who exactly Corden is. Corden is an English actor primarily known for his work on various BBC shows, such as a guest spot on “Doctor Who,” and a turn on Broadway, where he received the 2012 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play, beating out the likes of James Earl Jones, John Lithgow and Philip Seymour Hoffman. However, Corden has remained under the radar to the majority of American audiences. While his relative anonymity initially seemed like a drawback for his new gig as a late night host, Corden and his team have used it to their advantage. On “The Late Late Show” Corden has the opportunity to invent himself around the program, an

opportunity he and the creative team have certainly run with. From his first episode on March 23 where he and guest Tom Hanks recreated scenes from Hanks’ entire filmography in less than seven minutes, which has already racked up over 12 million views on YouTube, Corden has proven himself to be a highly entertaining talent. Corden and his team make the show seem fresh by capitalizing on Corden’s charm. Unlike any other late night host, Corden has no experience in stand-up comedy, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t funny. Corden is an actor and he shines brightest during the sketches he participates in with his guests. Aside from the Tom Hanks bit, Corden has also spoofed underwear advertisements with David Beckham, sung karaoke in the car with Mariah Carey, been pranked by Katie Couric and played games with Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart. Some may say these sketches borrow too heavily from current king of late night Jimmy Fallon and his “Tonight Show,” but Corden brings enough of his own unique styling and charm to the bits to keep things

Photo provided by nypost.com Bucking the usual American late night talk-show formula with aplomb, James Corden (left) hopes to make a name for himself.

feeling fresh. Though the sketches are easily the highlight of the show, Corden is not a one-trick pony. Even though he has not been hosting long, Corden has a knack for the interviews. Instead of bringing out his guests one by one, Corden invites them all out at once and sits on a chair right next to the couch, like the Graham Norton Show. The relaxed set allows the conversation

to flow and the laughs to keep rolling as the celebrities all play off each other. This setup serves to turn what is often a boring late night staple into a more entertaining affair and arguably puts Corden’s format above many other late night hosts. While Corden was certainly an unexpected and interesting choice for a late night host, it is this exact brand of unique and refreshing that

works so well for “The Late Late Show.” Corden already seems at ease in most segments of the show and handles some better than several of his late night counterparts. Corden is still new and still has some kinks to work through, but his refreshing personality will make this show an exciting program as it continues to further develop and fine tune its comedic voice.

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Looking at the clock in the sky,

It lights my way home in a hush,

Staring at the horizon lets me know it is okay to cry. Over and over in my head I said, “If Lilly is gone, I will die.” Off over the hills my car raced,

Into the darkness of the woods I went by, Nervously I felt as if I was being chased.

My eyes veered right off the road in a haste, A picture of a young girl rests on my dash,

I’m skeptical to think that in these woods I can never be traced,

Only undressed trees watch me go by in a flash. I hope to rescue myself from rubble and ash,

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Horoscopes Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19):

This week might seem to be a little chaotic. Nothing seems like it will go according to plan, but do not fret; somehow it all works out well anyway. Take advantage of the cooperative mood of others. It is those people that will make a difference in your week. Do not push them away.

Taurus (Apr. 20 - May 20): There’s a perspective this week that will make you look closer at recent communications you might have had with people. You might be seeking a sense of clarity on something, but watch out for information being exaggerated. Do not look into things, however. Do not over think.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22):

There is a sense of wanted to be isolated for you this week. You may find several compelling arguments for working alone, but try not to give into this lonesome vibe. The rewards in making contact with others may well be more substantial than you may be able to see right now.

Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22):

There really appears to be nothing that will hold you back from making this a very pleasant week, as long as you do not fall prey to any misleadings. A little trifling could make you flop by the end of the week, so stick to being yourself. Avoid sending out any mixed messages this week.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21): Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sep. 22): This week is likely to bring around a change of pace, so use today to finish up any tasks that you have started on. Even the workfront can be adjusted a little. It might be best to quickly get yourself organized and hop to whatever work you really need to focus on with no procrastination.

The beginning of this week may appear bluntly, which could lead you to feel outspoken and a little judgmental. It is especially possible that plain-spoken people are likely to bother you. There’s a strong chance that a direct rebuttal may well bring about long overdue improvements.

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Billy was born on December 28, yet his birthday is always in the summer. How is this possible? A rooster lays an egg at the very top of a slanted roof. Which side is the egg going to roll off on? What is put on a table, cut, but never eaten? When asked how old she was, Suzie replied “In two years I will be twice as old as I was five years ago.” How old is she? Before Mt. Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world?

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In California, you cannot take a picture of a man with a wooden leg. Why not? If you were running a race, and you passed the person in second place, what place would you be in now? Which is correct: “The yolk of the egg are white” or “The yolk of the egg is white?” If a farmer has five haystacks in one field and four haystacks in the other field, how many haystacks would he have if he combined them all in another field? Difficulty: Hard

BY Gabrielle Reimann Libra (Sep. 23 - Oct. 23):

A happy-go-lucky vibe may be less useful than it first appears. It is probable for improvements in one key area of your life to occur, but there’s also a sense of a momentary limitation, which could make certain objectives a little more trying than usual.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21):

Minor developments this week could have an unsettling effect, but do not rely too deeply on your instincts; eliminate snap judgments and assumptions. In following those rules, at the very least your weekend should look a lot better, focusing on social events and other gatherings.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): Aspects appear to be giving your everyday routine an overdue boost, while there is also a high possibility to open up a new avenue you had not considered beforehand. On the

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downside, your recent decisionmaking stubbornness won’t be able to be postponed for too long.

Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19):

A slightly more impulsive method is likely to make short work of the more dull tasks, while a little spontaneity on your part might also lead to rather unique opportunities. However, the stress of taking a minor risk or leaving your comfort zone could leave a bitter stamp on the week.

Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): The inflexibility that you have felt recently should ease considerably this week. Take the opportunity to do something adventurous that will appeal to your recently outgoing nature. Your imagination is really working overtime right now, so use it while it is at this all-time high!

Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20):

Your daily routine may fall victim to some minor disruptions throughout

the week, thanks to rambunctious vibes. Very minor concerns and worries may seem to pop up out of nowhere. You might even feel obliged to go over old agendas, but, this strategy may very well waste your time.

1912: The Titanic set sail from Southhampton, England on her maiden and final voyage. 1925: F. Scott Fitzgerald published “The Great Gatsby” for the first time. 1982: Iron Maiden’s “The Number of the Beast” was number one on British charts. 1988: Actor Haley Joel Osment (“The Sixth Sense) was born today.

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