Issue 1 - Spring 2021

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Feinberg Library utilizes curbside pick-up

BY ALEXA DUMAS Opinions Editor

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Students celebrate black history

BY MATAEO SMITH Co-News Editor

This black history month, students are challenged with educating themselves on the fundamentals of activism through the struggles of early black americans. The 28 days of equity project explores these struggles and splits them into categories correlating with different senses; pushing students to read, listen, watch and reflect black history, in an effort to create future leaders who will speak out against injustice.

The project focuses on four themes surrounding black history: activism within the black com-

munity, embracing and celebrating black culture, healing and addressing the trauma within the black community and intersectionality of Blackness. Each category is explored through a plethora of resources from a news article highlighting Black women’s impetus to vote in order to strengthen their communities to a Micheal Jackson’s “They Don’t Care About Us,” speaking out against racial discrimination within the police force.

“The purpose of the 28 Days of Equity Challenge is an innovative educational experience for the campus to gain knowledge focusing on the four themes in the competition format to bring

awareness and spark intentional thought across the campus community to expand beyond Black History Month.” Coordinator of Multicultural initiatives Sean Rice said. “The goal is two-fold; to build our collective sensitivity of racial equity while moving us from talk to intentional action as a campus and to challenge us to do our own work to address inequities in our daily lives.”

Rice sends the daily challenges to students via email with a brief description of the topic for the day. The text will include a link to a news article, a song and a video all pertaining to one of the four themes of black history. Rice strongly encourages participating

students and faculty to submit personal reflections by utilizing the challenge’s Google Sheet each day. Students who present an exceptional understanding of the topic could receive gift cards.

While the 28 day project acts as a source of education in black history, some students are precarious about the impact it will really have. SUNY Plattsburgh sophomore Taliyah Matthews expressed how real change would come from the college introducing a black history class. Nonetheless, Rice remains ecstatic about the project and looks forward to the rest of the month.

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The start of the spring semester has been met with many difficulties, not just for students, but for faculty and staff as well. Some of these changes have greatly impacted the Benjamin F. Feinberg Library, which provides a multitude of services and support to students.

As many students are choosing to attend classes remotely this semester, they can still access Feinberg digitally.

“Our mission as librarians is to provide access to the resources that libraries traditionally provide while maintaining the safety of our students and our library staff and faculty who use our library,” Elin O’Hara-Gonya, Instruction and Reference Services coordinator, said.

“It has been somewhat of a shift for us in order to balance these two things appropriately.”

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SA unveils plan for new app MentWork

BY ADEEB CHOWDHURY Staff Writer

The Student Association meeting saw the long-awaited unveiling of plans for MentWork, a digital application that will enable members of the State University of New York community to communicate with each other for networking and mentorship purposes.

MentWork has been in development under t h e leadership of SA President Rudaba Ahmed for several months. She has spoken at length about her plans for the project during previous meetings, expressing great excitement and confidence that it will prove to be a revolutionary resource for students, alumni and faculty alike. Ahmed has emphasized MentWork’s potential to bring together visionary individuals from all corners of the SUNY community.

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Arriana Patraw won the President’s Cup award for her original research Taylor Alexander won the Outstanding Case Study award and $500 for her submission to Greater New York American College of Sports Medicine. research of the uncommon Lisfranc injury, which is often misdiagnosed.

Wellness students win major awards

BY OLIVIA BOUSQUET CO-NEWS EDITOR

Two fitness and wellness leadership students received top prizes for their submitted research from the Greater New York American College of Sports Medicine virtual conference last semester. SUNY Plattsburgh’s Arriana Patraw and Taylor Alexander won the President’s Cup and Outstanding Case Study, respectively, beating top schools like Harvard, Columbia and Hofstra.

Patraw, a junior from Clear Lake, won $1,200 for her original research on “The COVID-19 Pandemic: Can Optimism Reduce Anxiety? A FiveWave Study of People with Chronic Illness” and secured a spot at the June 2021 national conference to represent the Greater New York chapter.

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Alexander, a senior from Cadyville, won $500 for her clinical case study of a rare foot injury – the Lisfranc injury.

“I was definitely nervous to present, especially because I struggle with my own anxiety,” Patraw said. “However, it was a really great experience and I was just really honored to be able to present it at all.”

Patraw’s research began Sept. 2019 alongside SUNY Plattsburgh associate professor of sport and wellness, Andreas Stamatis, while collaborating with institutions like Harvard and Baylor.

Her research collected five waves of pooling information from participants. A five-wave study is rare, since it required Patraw to return back to the same participants month after month.

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with the variant of the pandemic,” Stamatis said.

Three pools were collected prior to the pandemic and two were collected during, which helped make her findings relevant for presentday practitioners. According to Patraw, Stamatis played a big role in helping her collect and test her data.

“It’s really important to know that as reported levels of optimism increase, reported levels of anxiety decrease and then that relationship is stable throughout the pandemic,” Patraw said.

“So if we can increase levels of optimism, we are able to decrease the levels of anxiety, particularly in populations living with chronic illnesses and disabilities.”

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LGBTQ+ student support group returns to campus

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SUNY Plattsburgh’s clubs and organizations have found themselves unable to host meetings and hold inperson events in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. After a two-semester hiatus, the LGBTQ+ Student Peer Support Group has returned to campus in an altered form to provide the same comfort as before.

The on-campus support group gives students in the LGBTQ+ community a safe space to be themselves, ask for help or simply surround themselves with peers who understand their experiences. According to Allsun Ozyesil, the LGBTQ+ support group advisor and counselor, there are benefits to attending the meetings.

“The meetings revolve around validation and acceptance,” Ozyesil said. “Each meeting is shaped by the students that attend that day.”

“There are not many opportunities for people to connect right now, especially for LGBTQ+ people and people of color,” Ozyesil said, “So, it is very important to get support and seek out that connection with other people.”

“I’m really excited to be bringing the support group back, I think that it has been really needed and missed,”

MENTWORK Continued from page one It provides the necessary tools, counseling and guidance to make meaningful advancements in their professional lives.

Available on iOS and Android, MentWork can be accessed by mentors and mentees using a unique ID emailed to them by the college.

This is intended to ensure only members of the SUNY network can access the program.

Upon entering this ID to authenticate themselves, members can use their email address to register and create an account. Users can then “match with” another mentor/mentee.

Profiles on MentWork will include users’ current position, affiliations, areas of experience, and education year or graduation date. This will allow the matching process to be better suited at connecting mentors and mentees of relevant backgrounds and areas of interest.

Upon being matched, users

she said. They meet every Wednesday at 3 p.m. on Zoom which can be found on the Student Health and Counseling Center’s Facebook page and the Student Digest.

The support group is a safe space for the students, run by students, and is a valuable resource for anyone and everyone who feels like they need some kind of support in their lives. No matter the identity, all are welcome, but the group is only open to students currently enrolled at SUNY Plattsburgh.

Ozyesil said, “Off campus, there is a nonprofit organization called the North Country Gender Alliance that is open to the public. They also host online peer group meetings that can be found on their Facebook page.

On campus, there is the LGBTQ+ Resource Center run by the Title IX office, and the LGBTQ+ Student Union, which is currently struggling under the loss of a lot of members.”

For anyone interested in joining the student union and getting involved with the LGBTQ+ community on campus, contact Ozyesil at love7490@plattsburgh. edu.

can message each other and begin constructing their “MentWork.”

Both mentors and mentees can select options to either match with or skip another user.

Matching is unlimited.

Former senator Princess Danso was promoted to the Executive Council in the position of Coordinator of Clubs and Organizations. Danso hopes to “help clubs and organizations continue to progress and stay active on campus, especially during these times.”

Kelci Henn was also appointed to the Executive Council in the position of Coordinator of Activities.

“Within this position, I plan to collaborate with more offices on campus such as Campus Housing and Community Living and The H.U.B. to host events for students to participate in and enjoy,” Executive Council Coordinator of Activities Kelci Henn said.

“A major project I’m currently working on is a concert for the end of the semester and

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bringing an artist to our campus to perform. I’m also looking to expand the Activities Coordination Board (ACB Committee) to have more hands on deck in regards to planning and executing events, so if anyone is interested, I’d be more than happy to have a conversation about joining.”

Student Senator Ryan Pichardo is excited to be on the senate.

“I feel excited to be on the student senate because it is a great way to stay involved on campus,” Student Senator Ryan Pichardo said. “With my new position, I plan on giving back and helping students with their issues.”

He noted that as it is his last semester at Plattsburgh, he would like to make the most of the opportunities he is given.

There are three new appointments scheduled for the next meeting, which will bring the total number of senators to sixteen.

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Memorial Hall gets ready to welcome students to excersie safely during the pandemic.

Students, faculty and staff are required to wipe down equipment after any use to keep the campus safe.

Students can now take exercise classes at Memorial Hall in a socially distant setting.

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Kent Hall residents get new microfridges

BY NATALIE ST. DENIS Associate Opinions Editor

Kent Hall residents returned to their dorms at the start of the Spring semester to find a microfridge in each room. These were originally planned to be distributed to students in August, but it was delayed due to the pandemic.

These microfridges are equipped with a fridge, freezer, and microwave. Kent Hall is a suite-style building. But regardless, each room in the suite got its own microfridge. If a student already had a minifridge, they were given the opportunity to move it into the basement storage facility.

Graduate Assistant, Muhammad Zeeshan, who lives in the Community Director apartment of Kent Hall, assisted in distributing the microfridges. This process was challenging at times because of the limited number of hands they could have helping move in the microfridges in regards to social distancing.

When Kent Hall reopened after its renovation, it was specifically designated for upperclassmen.

The microfridges served as “a way for them to manage their items more and as a next step in their life,” Zeeshan said.

Community Advocate of Kent Hall and Graduate student, Tryphena Ouaicoe, was happy to receive the microfridge.

“It definitely makes you feel like you’re in your own apartment, you have your own space,” said Quaicoe. “It gives you a sense of responsibility.”

Quaicoe also mentioned that the microfridges were convenient, especially

Awards Continued from page One Unlike Patraw’s large pool study, Alexander focused on one rare foot injury – the Lisfranc injury, which is a widening between the first and second metatarsal and commonly misdiagnosed. She collaborated with SUNY Plattsburgh and hospitals in Greece, where Stamatis is from, to better understand how to properly diagnose someone with a Lisfranc injury.

“They misdiagnosed the injury at first and the injury needs correctional surgery, so if it doesn’t happen soon enough then the patient can live with

Feinberg Continued from page one The Feinberg Library staff expects fewer students to make the return on-campus. During the fall semester, there were students who voiced their concerns over contracting COVID-19 and applauded the library for ensuring student’s safety while studying.

“There are fewer face-to-face classes, so it is hard to know actually how many students are here, but our numbers are down,” Carol Bleaux, Classroom and Support Services coordinator, said. “I think most of them accept it and appreciate it.”

While students were on winter break, Feinberg Library introduced a new contact-free service to students, faculty and staff who still needed access to resources.

The curbside pickup service allows patrons to request books and various other items for loan through an online form found on the Feinberg Library page on the plattsburgh.edu.

“They fill out what they need, we pull it, and then we contact them and arrange a date and time,” Bleaux said. “We unlock the door five minutes before they come to

during COVID to reduce traffic in common areas such as the main longue.

Although the concern of a fire-hazard was raised. But each microfridge was power-socketed from one output. So when the microwave was being used, the refrigerator’s power supply would decrease until the microwave was done being used.

SUNY Plattsburgh alumna Emma Vallelunga was a previous Kent Hall resident and claims she “was no stranger to the microwave” when she attended Plattsburgh.

Vallelunga graduated in December and just missed out on the opportunity to own a microfridge. “For me, it was kind of just a feeling of FOMO,” said Vallelunga.

Like Quaicoe, Vallelunga sees the potential of the microfridges limiting the spread of COVID among residents. She expressed that last semester and the semester before, students may have not felt safe to leave their dorm so the microfridge could have helped with that. Vallelunga expressed that if the number of students testing positive for COVID-19 was shown to be lower in Kent Hall, the school might be more inclined to supply other residence buildings with microfridge units.

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those side effects for the rest of their lives,” Alexander said. “I’m an incoming health professional, so I want to make sure that this injury doesn’t go unseen and it can be corrected as soon as possible.”

As someone with tendonitis in her feet, Alexander took the case “to heart.” A Lisfranc injury shows up with a weight bearing x-ray, which means any regular X-ray or CT scan won’t notice it. According to Stamatis, clinical cases have no power due to the small pool size, but they are significant for special cases, such as a lisfranc injury, and what clinicians may miss.

“I knew [Taylor] was very good and had a very good case study and I just told her it’s up to you now you need to practice, practice, practice and know what you’re talking about,” Stamatis said. “She looked very confident in the video to explain everything. I thought we’d win, and I said the same thing

pick it up, the time that we agree upon, then we lock it up when they have left.”

The curbside pickup is not the only new service the library is offering. Students can now schedule virtual research appointments via Zoom with a library staff member. This service will allow students to ask questions and gather information on their desired topic.

“We are quite proud of the virtual research appointments because the librarians believe that the ability for students to self-schedule their research appointments is a valuable addition to students right now,” O’Hara-Gonya said. “They can simply access a calendar that lists the available appointment times that we have each day with librarians. Then the students can choose which appointment works best with their schedule.”

The virtual research appointments can be helpful to students who are fully remote this semester and do not have access to library services in their hometown. The library staff wants to ensure their patrons get the help and guidance they need for any given task.

“To my understanding, it has been extremely beneficial in making sure people can get the help, guidance in leading them through the research process without having to physically risk coming in

to Arriana. I sent her a lot of emails telling Arriana, because I know sometimes she becomes a little more anxious about things. But, I’m really proud of them, they deserve it.”

The annual conference was unable to meet in person due to the pandemic, however, it didn’t stop the SUNY Plattsburgh fitness and wellness leadership department from submitting a record number of 15 abstracts, according to Stamatis. Participants were required to create a 5-minute video presentation and poster about their research, as well as, present their findings to a panel over a Zoom call.

any kind of close contact,” Holly HellerRoss, Dean and Chief Information Officer of Library and Information Technology Services, said. “So, if a student is working on a research paper and they happen to be in Albany, or Long Island, or Rochester, they can just interact with a librarian and get the help that they need without having to travel, without having to risk any contact. It is just as personalized with the services that are provided in house.”

Students can also talk to members of the library staff on demand by using a chat feature on their webpage. The chat service can be used during the Feinberg Library business hours from 8 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to midnight Sunday. The chat service can be used to answer any questions a student may have.

As the Feinberg librarians continue to deliver access to the resources students need, they also have been trying to keep the library safe for the campus community. Some of the safety guidelines have resulted in modifications to the setup of the library.

“We’ve had to close our study careers, we’ve had to close some of our group study spaces,” said Heller-Ross. “We’ve had to cancel public events we normally

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do. We had to reduce our hours and student employment, and those things are very impactful.”

The guidelines for the fall semester will still be applicable to the spring semester as well. Social distancing, table spacing and the food and drink ban in Feinberg have been guidelines provided by the American Library Association, an organization helping other libraries develop core values within their community, as stated on its website.

“We’ve tried to make the building as safe as possible for people. Removing chairs, sterilizing, moving tables further apart so there is social distancing,” O’Hara-Gonya said. “Hopefully we’ve created a space where students who feel like they need someplace to go to study or type or do their work, the library is available.”

The Feinberg Library has made providing information and support available to students their mission to students since its inception. The pandemic has created challenges for its staff, but they have made it their mission to provide resources to students here at SUNY Plattsburgh.

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‘My Favorite Murder’ thrills listeners

BY ALEXA DUMAS Opinions Editor

Spooky, scary, dark and disturbing. Stories of serial killers, cults, disappearances and murder victims may turn people away from the true crime genre. Could learning about these crimes be used for good, or even for a laugh?

“You’re in a cult; call your dad,” is a popular quote from the popular true-crime comedy podcast, “My Favorite Murder.”

Created in 2016, hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark dive into some of the toughest cases in the world of true crime.

Every Monday and Thursday, listeners from all around the

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world tune into the podcast to hear hometown stories sent in via email and the two weekly cases chosen by Kilgariff and Hardstark.

Kilgariff and Hardstark do the impossible; they make listeners laugh. How can true crime be funny? Simply, it’s not. With their wit, spunk and the ability to hold nothing back, these two ladies denounce the most prolific killers in a hilarious manner that would wreck the ego of any psychopath.

The zero tolerance for the male killer stereotype coined Kilgariff the phrase: “Toxic masculinity ruins the party again!”

Since “My Favorite Murder,” or MFM for short, was started around the start of the #MeToo movement, the dynamic-duo developed an emphasis on feminist issues in true crime such as ending victim-blaming in cases of rape, advocating for sex workers and strategies of keeping women, and even men, safe in dangerous situations.

“Pepper spray first, apologize later,” a phrase said by Hardstark, helped launch their #F*ckPoliteness mantra. As mentioned numerous times in the podcast, Kilgariff and Hardstark emphasize that if a person is uncomfortable in any

situation, there is no obligation to a person that gives off bad vibes. As stated in the podcast: “If you meet a person, you get a weird feeling in your gut, absolutely trust yourself and get out of there.”

Definitely words to live by.

Listeners of the podcast have associated the mantra with the epic survival story of Mary Vincent, who was brutally attacked by Lawrence Singleton in 1978. Vincent, who had her arms chopped off by an ax, escaped and lived to testify against Singleton in his trial.

She eventually told her story on an episode of the TV show, “I Survived.”

She’s the definition of badass.

Kilgariff and Hardstark are also open about their mental health struggles with anxiety, depression and addiction, as well as seeking out professional help for these issues. Listeners have written in during the “My F*cking Hooray!” segment of the show to share triumphs with other listeners who may be in rough patches in their mental health, especially during the pandemic.

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Sundance Film Festival flourishes online

BY CAMERON KAERCHER Contributor

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Last fall, the New York Film Festival proved that the film festival platform can exist online. While nothing can come close to the theater-going experience, all you really need for a festival is a collection of great films.

This year at the Sundance Film Festival, there was no shortage of great selections.

Two very special films stood apart from the pack; a documentary about an almost lost to time music festival, and a coming of age drama that gave voice to the voiceless.

“Summer of Soul (...Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised)” is the directorial debut of Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, who is most known for being the drummer of The Roots. His documentary focuses on the Harlem Cultural Festival of 1969, an incredible multi-weekend concert series that hosted B.B. King, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, and many others.

This incredible celebration of music and culture that captured the attention of hundreds of thousands of attendees was filmed with care. Sadly, the footage was stored in a basement and was not shown to the public for over 50 years.

Restorations of film and TV footage is a whole aspect of the entertainment indus-

try. The Film Foundation is a company solely dedicated to polishing up classic and foreign films to be screened again in the modern era. It is vital because media and culture are deeply intertwined, and as a society we can’t risk losing any piece of our culture.

There were no business or financial issues with the concert footage. It was just simply lost, which can serve as a greater symbol for Black erasure in America. That same summer, the Woodstock Rock Festival was held, and it has since been treated to two separate albums with several anniversary rereleases. Why was Woodstock better preserved than this equally great festival?

Questlove’s attempt to revitalize the history of this event is admirable on its own, but the film is so enjoyable in its own right. The film revels in the celebration of great music, while also providing historical context for this historic summer. It is no wonder that it won the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award for U.S. documentary.

“Summer of Soul” has since been purchased by Searchlight Pictures and Hulu for distribution.

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Virtual concerts affect venues, music fans

BY NATALIE ST. DENIS Associate Opinions Editor

COVID-19 has taken what feels like everything from us. Among that long list is concerts. Concerts are a favorite pastime for the modern hipsters of the 21st century. These hipsters are the main reason independent music venues survive.

The pandemic has threatened music venues and their ability to generate a steady income. Venues all around the world had to reinvent their platforms to fit within the limitations of the pandemic.

Even locally, these efforts can be seen. The Strand Center in downtown Plattsburgh was forced to host events virtually.

A “Strand-Ed At Home” livestream concert was hosted on Facebook where viewers could donate to the venue. A form can be found on The Strand Center’s website where community members can request concerts for streaming. Although many music venues attempted to adapt with the cards they were dealt, it just wasn’t the same. #SaveOurStages quickly became a trending movement for struggling independent music venues, desperate for government funding to keep them alive. The National Independent Venue Association

(NIVA) is a group of over 3,000 independent venues joined together under this hashtag to target legislators. The website for this movement expressed the dire need for government assistance by emphasizing: “We were the first to close. We will be the last to open.”

Modern day hipsters have been in desperate need of a concert to attend. They crave the feeling of standing in a crowded room with a bunch of strangers with one thing in common: a love for music.

Virtual concerts try to mock this feeling of excitement. While efforts have been made, it just isn’t the same.

Destiny Arroyo, a freshman psychology major, attended two BTS virtual concerts, one around April 2020 and the other at the end of Nov. 2020. She missed the excitement that comes with an in-person show.

“The online concert was more just supporting the artist. I don’t really think I had fun like I would have had if I was actually at the venue making new friends,” Arroyo said.

But there are benefits as well. There’s no sifting through a closet, trying on every outfit possible to try and get that perfect “concert fit.” There’s no need to plan to arrive at the venue an hour early to score that front row spot because of the possible height differences in the crowd.

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“I wasn’t scared, because I usually get scared in crowds,” Arroyo said.

She explained that she didn’t have to worry about lines or crowds of people.

Of course, supporting the artist and venue that hosts the virtual show ultimately matters the most. They need patrons to keep them afloat during these trying times.

It’s interesting to see how creative each artist gets with their performance. Some, like the Los Angeles-based band Wallows, rent out a venue to perform as if they were in front of a crowd. Other artists just

charge $20 to watch a glorified music video, like The Neighbourhood, which was disappointing for devoted fans.

Regardless of what the artist chooses, one thing is for certain; not even a pandemic can stop the hipsters from getting their concert on. As weird as it sounds, music does bring people together, even from behind a screen.

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Fashion forward, moving backward

BY HALES PASSINO Staff Writer

As style evolves throughout the years, there will always be trends from previous decades making a delighted comeback; much like an old friend stopping by to visit.

What we end up realizing is that sometimes the comeback, perhaps, is even more desirable than the debut. On social media, predominantly apps like TikTok, viewers can find an array of videos with looks from the history books.

Bell bottoms were popularized in the 1960s among both men and women, they were often worn by musicians on stage like Mick Jagger, Cher, Stevie Nicks and Jimi Hendrix.

Bell bottoms come in either jean or legging-like material, are fitted firmly on the thighs and start to flare from the knee down. No matter how tall or short anyone is, they’re consistently complementary, especially when paired with a heeled-boot such as go-go’s or Doc Martens.

Another fad brought into focus are sunglasses much too large and bulky. The style of frames come a dime a dozen.

There’s cat eye. There’s round-

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ed. There’s square. Whichever style fits you best, they’ll effortlessly display this layer of mystery and drama to the face.

These were a must for old Hollywood icons like Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe and Sharon Tate, who were doing their best to fathom the constant camera flashes and bright lights from paparazzi.

Pins and patches serve the purpose of being the true streetwear conversation start-

ers. They come with bizarre graphics, political slogans, popular logos, you name it.

They can be dated back as far as the Revolutionary War, worn by soldiers in battle to signify their rank. Throughout the years, political candidates have distributed pins and patches as an effective campaign tool.

Though pins and patches can be secured on a jacket or handbag, sometimes, wearing

them on a plain shirt or sweater makes them much more noticeable statement pieces.

Like Scott McKenzie of The Mamas and the Papas once sang, “Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair.” Flowers have always been synonymous with hippie culture of the 1960s and flower power; the movement of those who worked to bring about political and societal change through passive resistance and

nonviolent protest.

Flower crowns have become increasingly popular headpieces to wear at wedding ceremonies in recent years. They can also simply be used as decoration on flat-crown western dress hats, much like the ones Bob Dylan wore during his Desire era in the 1970s.

Fringed and feathered hair, suited mainly for those with straight hair, is popular for the essence of added body and volume. It also looks much like the feathers of a bird.

To achieve the look, it’s best to get layers added in your hair and sport a middle part with bangs. Farrah Fawcett, one of the original Charlie’s Angels, truly owned this look in the 1980s.

Purely based on observation, an idea for what vintage style trends may recirculate: bandanas worn on boots. They can be worn in place of headbands, masks and scarves, so why not incorporate them into shoewear?

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‘Before I Fall’ challenges steryotypes

BY CARLY NEWTON Staff Writer

Sam is popular, has the perfect boyfriend and the seemingly perfect life. Then she dies. The next day starts with confusion. As her memories from the previous day start to occur again, Sam realizes she is reliving the same day as before, the day she dies.

Lauren Oliver’s novel, “Before I Fall,” focuses on 17-year-old Samantha Kingston. The novel is written from Sam’s perspective as she relives the last day of her life seven times.

“Before I Fall” begins with Sam and her friends driving to school.

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day planned. The girls begin with guessing the number of roses they think they’ll receive. At Thomas Jefferson High, popularity is determined by the number of roses someone receives on Cupid Day. Sam said she’ll be happy with fifteen.

When Sam and her friends were at lunch, the school outcast Juliet Sykes, or “psycho’’ as they nicknamed her, walked into the cafeteria. She was immediately made fun of by Sam and her friend group.

Sam had made the decision to send a rose to Juliet, but she didn’t do it as a kind gesture. It was meant to embarrass her. The girls previously discovered that Juliet had never received a rose and made it a yearly tradition to send her one. It included a note that read, “Maybe next year, but probably not.”

“Before I Fall,” is centered around the effects that long-term

bullying can have on a young person. The character of Juliet Sykes had been the target of Sam and her friend group’s insults for years up to this point. It began in fifth grade.

Lindsay, who was too embarrassed to admit she wet the bed, blamed it on Juliet, her best friend at the time. From this point forward, Juliet became an easy target to bully.

Bullying is an issue that is still prevalent in high schools across the nation. Lauren Oliver does a great job of making the reader feel empathy for Juliet and disdain for Sam early on in the novel.

It’s obvious from the start that Sam and her friends have the stereotypical “we’re better than you” attitude. They are the “popular girls” who are portrayed in other forms of pop culture.

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Friday, Feb. 19, 2021

Editorial

Two is better than one

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Stay safe. Keep your distance. Wear a mask.

These three guidelines can be heard everywhere. Since the outbreak of COVID-19 last March, the rules for limiting exposure have been changing.

The first was keeping a distance of six feet, the second was limiting social gatherings and the third was face coverings or masks,

among others.

As of Feb. 10, 2021, the Center for Disease Control issued a statement saying that wearing two masks, a cloth mask over a medical mask, is the newest way to limit the spread of COVID. The CDC recently conducted studies to examine the effectiveness of masks and how to wear them properly.

LISTENERS Continued from page six The average listener of MFM can be described in one term, “murderino.”

This fan-created term can be defined as a person interested in true crime and murder up to the point of obsession. These people not only are active listeners to the

Doubling up, securing medical masks by knotting ear loops and even wearing a nylon cover over a mask limits the spread of aerosols by 95%.

So, doubling masks also doubles the protection.

With the onset of new strains of the virus, it is essential to follow precautions from health organizations such as

podcast, but also consumers of various forms of true crime.

The community surrounding “My Favorite Murder” makes one thing clear: a true-crime obsession isn’t weird. Actually, it’s celebrated.

“My Favorite Murder” is perfect for anyone desperately looking for a laugh, especially right now when the world seems to be upside down. This podcast is a great place to get started in the true crime genre and is an easy listen. The hour to two hours spent with Kilgariff

SUNDANCE Continued from page six On the fictional side of Sundance, “CODA” gathered a lot of buzz as it took home four awards from the U.S. dramatic category of the festival. These awards included the Grand Jury Prize, the Audience Award, the Directing Award, and the Special Jury Award for Ensemble Cast. The film stars Emilia Jones as Ruby Rossi, the only hearing mem-

ber in her entirely deaf family, to quote the title’s acronym, a “Child Of Deaf Adults.” As she comes closer to her high school graduation, she is faced with a choice between going to music school or staying home to support her family’s fishing business.

The casting of Ruby’s family is notably represented by actors who are hearing impaired

POPULAR Continued from page seven Sam is self-absorbed and prioritizes her popularity, friends and boyfriend over her grades and family.

The rest of Cupid Day is spent anticipating a huge party, hosted by Kent Fuller, a student at their high school who had a crush on Sam. The party is central to the plot of the story since Sam nervously planned to lose her virginity to her boyfriend, Rob. She seems to be hav-

the CDC and the World Health Organization, or WHO. Their expertise is something that should be adhered to, not ignored.

The CDC also states that until more people are issued the vaccines, masks matter now more than ever to reduce the spread of the coronavirus’s variants.

Additional protective measures

ing second thoughts when she arrives and is more concerned with Kent talking to another girl.

When Juliet Sykes shows up to the party, Sam is taken off-guard.

To their surprise and dismay, Juliet only came to insult Sam and her friends. The situation escalated quickly, and Juliet is shoved from one person to the next. Everyone at the party started calling her a psycho,

and Hardstark will certainly cheer anyone up, even when the case may be super dark.

“My Favorite Murder” allows listeners to assess their surroundings and create a space for good, even when these times may be bad. So, as they say at the end of each episode, “Stay sexy, and don’t get murdered. Goodbye!”

in real life. Daniel Durant, who plays Ruby’s brother Leo, is the standout of the ensemble as he sells a lot of the subtext in the central sibling relationship. Troy Kotsur and Marlee Matlin, who play Ruby’s parents, are seasoned professionals that bring an unexpected amount of dirty humor to the film. When they are all together, at the dinner table for instance, the film flourishes as we get to see their familial chemistry, which is endearing and funny at the same time.

What may be the nicest thing about this film is that it isn’t about hearing loss, but

alcohol was dumped over her head, and she was pushed into a bookshelf by Sam. All of these events cause Juliet to run out of the room.

Not long after, Sam and her friends decided to leave the party without telling Rob. It began to rain steadily, and Lindsay drove faster than normal. A white image resembling Juliet appeared on the road suddenly.

The crash happened fast.

Sam awoke the next day and realized that it was still Feb. 12.

Confused, Sam soon understood that the

should still be taken seriously, such as physical distancing, avoiding crowds, proper handwashing and the use of hand sanitizer.

The pandemic isn’t over just because others are over it.

Two is better than one.

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Taken from 100 participants about growing up. Writer-director Sian Heder, allows the family’s disability only to exist in its own right and does not draw attention to that fact.

“CODA” could not be a more welcoming crowd pleaser. The performances feel real, the plot is effective and it tugs at your heartstrings at the end for good measure.

“CODA” was purchased for streaming release by Apple and should be released later this year.

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events of the previous day were repeating themselves. She then set out to figure out why it was occurring and how to end it.

As Sam begins to relive each day over and over again, she has the opportunity to change.

She experiments with her decisions in her attempt to stop her death. Over the course of the next seven days, she makes out with her math teacher, breaks up with Rob, falls in love with Kent Fuller and tries to figure out the mysterious Juliet Sykes.

In this process, Sam learns things about

her friends she never knew, the effects that bullying can have on someone and comes to terms with the consequences of her actions.

By the end of “Before I Fall,” Samantha Kingston’s character development is a thing of beauty. This book is perfect for anyone looking for a lighthearted story. It will allow readers to think twice about their actions and influence a more positive outlook for themselves and others in their lives.

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Alvarado applies research to herself, others

BY ALANA PENNY Managing Editor/FUSE Editor

Lily Alvarado, a senior double major in English literature and gender and women’s studies and minor in professional writing, hopes to attend graduate school, after she graduates next semester, for library and information science.

“I really want to be an academic librarian when I grow up,” Alvarado said.

She has worked in Feinberg Library since fall 2018, when she started as an assistant, but was promoted her second semester, to associate. Alvarado also became a community assistant in Mason Hall this semester.

In her free time, she enjoys doing yoga.

“I like to do it once a day from my dorm. I’ll watch a youtube video and follow the routine from there,” Alvarado said.

Her favorite yoga videos are made by an account called, “Yoga with Adriene.”

She also likes to read for pleasure. She usually can only do this on winter and summer breaks because she doesn’t have time during the semester with all the required reading for her classes. Her favorite author is Haruki Murakami, the author of books like The “Wind-Up Bird Chronicle” and “Kafka by the Shore.”

“He writes a lot of fantastic realism, a mix of reality and fantasy,” Alvarado said. “He incorporates a lot of philosophy into his literature and I just think he’s super cool.”

Her greatest inspiration is her mom.

“I know that’s super cheesy and overused, but it’s true,” Alvarado said. “She’s the one who raised me, gave birth to me, took care of me and supported my dreams no matter what. She sacrificed so much so I can have a bright future, so that makes me appreciative, down to earth and makes me realize all the privi-

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After Lily Alvarado graduates from SUNY Plattsburgh she plans to attend graduate school for library and information science. She has worked in the Feinberg Library since her freshman year. leges I have and what I can do to make the world better.”

Paola Alba, a junior triple majoring in business administration, international business and supply chain management with a minor in Spanish, has been Alvarado’s best friend since their freshman year.

Alba said Alvarado can be a little shy when she first meets people but once she gets to know them she opens up.

“I think my biggest challenge is that I tend to have imposter syndrome so I constantly doubt myself. I overthink a lot - I tend to think of the worst case scenario,” Alvarado said. “Definitely my biggest challenge is myself and it’s a continuous journey of overcoming that.”

Alba said when they hang out, she and Alvarado like to do things that help each other’s growth. When the weather is warm they go hiking, kayaking or something else outdoors.

When it’s snowy, they hang out in their dorms, chat, have small gatherings with friends, and make vision boards.

“The way I would describe Lily is she is a very passionate person,” Alba said. “She will tell you everything she loves and all the details about it.”

Alba said one of Alvarado’s greatest strengths is that she is great at managing her time.

“Whenever she has to do something she will get it done,” Alba said.

Last spring, Alvarado did an

independent research project on the history of Puerto Rican women.

“I wanted to do a whole project based off of the intersections of colonialism, gender identity and race,” Alvarado said. “I really just wanted to chronicle a whole history that is forgotten.

History itself is colonized or controlled by a male narrative or a white narrative and often other things are excluded like sexuality, so I really wanted to have marginalized stories; especially a story that is personal to me as a Puerto Rican woman.”

She worked on the project over the course of the entire semester, but she started doing research before the semester even started.

She wrote blog posts all semes-

ter based on the information she gathered during her research, and wrote a 30 page paper.

“I have been researching Puerto Rican history in general for years now - I still do to this day,” Alvarado said. “I like to connect with activist groups online about it. I like to attend events if I can, for Puerto Rican liberation in order to become a free country and not a state in the United States.”

John McMahon, assistant professor of political science, was Alvarado’s advisor for the independent study.

“Lily has a very capacious and multifaceted and intersectional idea of what social justice means,” McMahon said. “It’s evident that that’s a commitment that she puts into practice as a student and in her life.”

McMahon said she fully commits herself to every reading, idea, political argument or theory that is in front of her and figures out how it works in relation to frameworks and ideas that she is already committed to.

“She’s one of the more intellectually curious people that I’ve met,” McMahon said. “[She is] insightful, politically intelligent, committed, and reflective of herself and others experiences.”

Alvarado is also the associate student representative for the eastern region for Tau’s Sigma Delta Tau, an international English honor society.

“Lily always walks the walk,” McMahon said. “When she makes a point in class or she has an idea that she’s pursuing, it’s never just something that’s abstract for her, but something that is meaningful and important in her own life and the lives of other peoples.”

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Richardson pursues dreams, stays positive

BY JONAS WARD Staff Writer

Sophomore business entrepreneurship major Deja Richardson has made a name for herself on the SUNY Plattsburgh Women’s Lacrosse team.

Originally from Rochester, Richardson has always been interested in lacrosse since she watched her older brother play the sport when she was in kindergarten.

“I saw how much fun it looked, so I started playing in first grade,” Richardson said.

Richardson decided to attend SUNY Plattsburgh after she met her coach, Julia Decker. Decker first saw Richardson playing at a lacrosse tournament in Albany and decided to contact Richardson. After a few short visits and a campus tour, Richardson had found the place where she wanted to attend college and play lacrosse. She said she instantly felt welcomed and at home when she met Decker and some

of the older girls on the team.

“I love the college experience and being around my teammates and coach,” Richardson said. “They help me feel better away from home, especially during COVID,” Decker is glad she was able to get Richardson on the team. Decker describes Richardson as an athlete willing to do anything for the team.

“She is a selfless player and a fierce competitor,” Decker said.

“Whether it’s practice or games, she brings the energy, the passion and the fun. Anybody who sees her play can tell she loves the game.”

After she graduates, she wants to be a self employed business owner. She plans to go above and beyond for herself and accomplish her dreams tenfold.

“I want to have my own pediatric practice because I have always loved kids,” Richardson said. My mother

is a nurse, so I always tried to learn under her wings. My father is also a diabetic so I watched her take care of him and it has always inspired me.”

Richardson met one of her best friends, Nikki Scioscia, at orientation.

Scioscia loves Richardson’s energy on and off the field. Scioscia described Richardson as a thoughtful, helpful and energetic team member who is willing to give it her all during a game and in class.

“She is extremely thoughtful,”S cioscia said. “She always thinks about others and is willing to help anyone. On the field, she is always cheering for everyone.

She brings a lot of energy to our team, helps prepare us for the game and has positive energy throughout.”

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Deja Richardson has been interested in lacrosse since she was in kindergarten, when she watched her older brother play. She started playing a year later.

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Student Art Spotlight Jason Parent Senior BFA art major with a concentration in photography My name is Jason Parent. I am a senior BFA student concentrating in photography. My work focuses on the concepts of identity and the human condition. Through photography, I explore my own existence and aim to evoke a similar sense of introspection in the viewer.

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GROUP Continued from page A12 Monday sessions are usually focused on the students well being heading into the week, Ozyesil said.

“It’s good the students come together and are there for each other because who better to talk to about your problems with than someone your own age,”Ozyesil said.

Fridays are more of a wrap up for the week where students talk about their struggles and challenges and listen to others with similar problems.

The support group isn’t just for quarantine however, another reason for the group is to help people adjust to life after quarantine. Being in isolation for a long period of time can cause a toll on anyone. Some people may be nervous or uncomfortable with going back to how life was and the support group is there to help those integrate back into their daily lives.

The zoom sessions usually are led by one of the four counselors. It alternates each week. As the program is set until the end of the semester.

Each counselor conducts their session in their own unique way. For example, Ozyesil says that she usually does a check-in with students to see where everyone’s at and has students share stories and converse to ease things.

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Title IX hosts consent week events

BY CHRISTYN PETTWAY Staff Writer

Throughout last week, Title IX hosted daily events for Consent Week, Title IX’s annual week of educating students about consent and their rights as SUNY Plattsburgh students.

Title IX’s hour long Compliance Session, hosted by Violence Prevention Education and Outreach Coordinator Zyaijah Nadler, kicked off Consent Week last Monday and Tuesday to allow all student leaders to attend the mandatory session. This information session, accessible remotely through Zoom, was for specific students here on campus; only club and organizations leaders were to attend. Students were directed to fill out a short registration form to enter the meetingstating their names, leadership position and what club or fraternal organization they led.

The purpose of the Compliance Session was to educate students on their rights and resources at SUNY Plattsburgh, but also to make sure leaders of clubs and organizations on campus know about consent, understand their responsibility to report, and learn how to properly make a report.

“Students leaders are considered Responsible Employees here at SUNY Plattsburgh, which means they are required to report any knowledge of interpersonal violence, sexual violence, sex discrimination and/or gender discrimation,” Nadler said.

Also accessible remotely through Zoom, this trivia event was open to all students but only one person logged on for the event.

Friday, ended with the Title IX & Community Valentine’s Day Email JEREMY BINNING Trivia. Instead of being hosted cp@cardinalpointsonline.com by Title IX, the event was hosted

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by Housing & Community Living, therefore only on-campus students could attend by contacting their CA for the zoom link.

“As Valentine’s Day comes around everyone is talking and/ or feeling the love,” Nadler said.

“Consent week is a time that we encourage everyone to look at love in a new way. A way where consent

is understood, communicated and boundaries are respected.”

Although only certain people were able to attend this event, Title IX will be hosting a trivia event in March for all SUNY Plattsburgh students.

The Title IX Student Campus Climate Survey for Sexual Violence Prevention will remain open

from Feb. 15 to March 22. Students who take the 15-minute survey will have a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card.

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BY RIVER ASHE

This week’s reading comes from the Universal Waite Tarot, also known as the Rider-Waite Tarot. This deck is a standard tarot deck and is perfect for the first reading of the semester. The meanings of the cards have been interpreted from Tarot: Your Personal Guide by Steven Bright.

Aquarius (Jan. 20—Feb. 18): The Two of Pentacles. This week will be busy; your schedule will seem more packed than you can handle, and you will find yourself overwhelmed. Remember that your stress is temporary. You can do this. This card represents finding balance, keeping up with commitments and responsibilities, and coping.

Pisces (Feb. 19—March 20): The Star. Though you have been stressed or under pressure, there is a light ahead. You will find calm and respite this week. You will be given a time of rest and recuperation for your struggles and effort so far. You’ve made it. This card represents inspiration, hope, joy and light.

Aries (March 21—April 19): The Eight of Cups. This week, you will be given a chance to step out of your comfort zone. You may feel like you aren’t being challenged or that you no longer have excitement in a certain aspect of your life, and if taken this step will give you the edge you are looking for. This card represents leaving things behind, moving on and changes.

Taurus (April 20—May 20): The Two of Swords. Something in your life is frozen in place, and you are being faced with a choice. Whichever option you choose, let your common sense and rational thought rule over your emotions. If you can’t, seek a third party to help with your decision. This card represents rationality, clear thought and choices.

Gemini (May 21—June 20): The Four of Wands. You will have a cause to celebrate this week, be it a streak of good luck or a fortunate event.

Don’t be blinded by this and don’t let down your guard—this luck can turn sour in an instant, or not give you the result you imagined. This card represents luck, temporary stability, and accomplishments.

Cancer (June 21—July 22): The Seven of Pentacles. You must be patient this week. The harvest is not reaped in a day, and your situation will not be fruitful immediately. Invest your time and energy into people and things you love, and you will be rewarded. This card represents patience, long-term goals and rewards.

Leo (July 23—Aug. 22): The Seven of Cups. Many different options will be available for you this week. Be wary of trying to take advantage of too many, or simply daydreaming about the possibilities. These opportunities will vanish quickly, so be decisive and rational. This card represents temporary options, confusion, and decisions.

Virgo (Aug. 23—Sept. 22): The Queen of Cups. You need to communicate with the people in your life, and that will become apparent this week. You are encouraged to reach out and seek help with confronting your emotions. This card represents emotions, communication and instinctual action.

Libra (Sept. 23—Oct. 22): The Six of Pentacles. You will receive much-needed aid in some way this week, be it emotional or financial. It may not be in the way you expect or want. You should focus on balance this week in terms of finances and personal time. This card represents financial assistance, harmony and returning balance.

Scorpio (Oct. 23—Nov. 21): The Two of Wands. You’re planning for the future in some way, and this week you are being encouraged to take that first leap into the unknown. Be careful to plan well before you jump, however. This card represents foresight, planning and thinking of the future.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22—Dec. 21): The Ten of Cups. Be grateful for who and what you have in your life right now. You will be content this week in the knowledge that the happiness you crave for the future is already with you. This card represents conclusions, fulfillment, and stability.

Capricorn (Dec. 22—Jan. 19): Judgement. You will face a period of intense self-reflection this week, and it is entirely needed for you to progress in your journey. You may not necessarily face change, but you will come to a realization about something in your life that reinforces something you believe or love. This card represents reflection, significance and transformative mental changes.

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Counseling center provides support for quarantined students Mental health has been a major concern with people in isolation and stuck in quarantine trying to combat the coronavirus.

The SUNY Plattsburgh health center holds counselling sessions on Zoom every Monday and Friday at 3 p.m.

The goal of this is to be a support group for those currently living in quarantine and isolation and students cope with being alone.

Allsun Ozyesil is one of the counselors who runs the meetings. The zoom sessions typically last about an hour because the counselors in charge have one-on-one appointments with students after. A typical session could have between one student joining, to several students. The idea is to have students support one another as they struggle getting through the semester with the pandemic.

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