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Fall 2026 | ISSUE 8
A&C
Opinion
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Cardinal Creative: Amber Corbett
‘You Can See Everything’ Review
Women’s Hockey
Mens Soccer Advances to Championship BY MATTHEW PITARRESI Athletic Communications Associate
The top-seeded Plattsburgh State men’s soccer team punched its ticket to the State University of New York Athletic Conference, SUNYAC, Championship on Wednesday afternoon, defeating fourth-seeded Buffalo State, 4-0, in the conference semifinals at the Field House Complex. Following a double-round bye into the semifinals, the Cardinals faced a Buffalo State squad coming off a second-round victory over Fredonia. The matchup marked another postseason meeting between the programs, with Plattsburgh State’s last victory over the Bengals coming in the 2019 SUNYAC semifinal, which sent the Cardinals to the conference championship. Plattsburgh State broke through in the 26th minute when senior captain Xavier Kamba converted a penalty kick to give the Cardinals a 1-0 lead. The Cardinals carried that advantage into halftime while holding Buffalo State to six first-half shots. The Cardinals extended their lead in the 61st minute as senior Tristan Laundree found the back of the net off an assist from senior Jack Murphy, making it a 2-0 contest. Plattsburgh continued to build its advantage in the 72 minute when sophomore Sebastian Ruiz scored his first goal of the season, finishing a play
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Cardinal Men’s Soccer celebrates after winning against Buffalo State Nov. 4. assisted by sophomore Rocco Ruscitto and first-year Oliver Filip to push the Cardinals ahead by three. With just over a minute remaining in regulation, Ruscitto added another goal for Plattsburgh State, finishing off an assist from senior Nicholas Espitia in the 89 minute to seal the 4-0 victory. The Cardinals finished with 14 shots, including seven on goal, while earning 11 corner kicks compared to five for the Bengals. Defensively, Plattsburgh State held Buffalo State to 14 shots, with junior goalkeeper Matthew D’Ippolito recording eight saves to earn the shutout.
With the victory, the Cardinals improve to 11-3-3 on the season and advance to the SUNYAC Championship, where they will take on Cortland in a rematch of the regular-season finale that determined the top seed in the conference. This time, the two sides will meet with the SUNYAC title on the line.
Email MATTHEW PITARRESI mpita002@plattsburgh.edu
‘You Can See Everything’ a mindbending documentary BY EVAN RANDO Web Editor
If you can see everything, can you really see anything at all? This question has been circling my mind since I walked out of A24’s new documentary, “You Can See Everything,” directed by Nathan Fielder, director of The Rehearsal, and Lance Oppenheim, director of Primetime. Synopsis The three-hour-long docu-film shows footage from 2023, after Fielder and Oppenheim were invited into the home of former Theranos CEO and convicted fraudster Elizabeth Holmes and her current partner, Billy Evans. The documentarians were brought in by Holmes to capture an unfiltered and intimate look at her final 34 days before getting sent to prison. In hopes of giving the public a complete picture of who Elizabeth Holmes and Billy Evans are, we see footage of the couple as they take care of their children, answer questions about Holmes’ infamous scandal, and spend their final days together as a family. Fielder himself also plays a critical role in shaping the narrative of the documentary, as he appears in front of the camera for the entire runtime, somewhat uncommon for traditional documentary style filmmaking and making him more of a participating subject rather than a completely objective observer. Review I have never in my life seen anything like “You Can See Everything.” It’s a work like no other, taking the medium of documentary filmmaking and pushing it to the edges of its definition. This is in no way, shape, or form a traditional documentary,
and no one should walk into this project with that expectation because you really can’t have any proper expectations with something like this. On paper, “You Can See Everything” can appear pretty intimidating. Mixing the lengthy runtime and convoluted history of its titular subject with the preconceived notions of documentaries being rather boring. It’s clear to see why some may feel inclined to shy away from this, but if you brave these fears and give this film the chance it deserves I guarantee you will find your jaw falling below your feet on multiple occasions. For those familiar with the work of Nathan Fielder, what I’m saying probably comes as no surprise. The 43-year-old filmmaker has made a brand off of running mind bending social experiments in both “The Rehearsal” and “Nathan For You,” two comedy series that are equally as awkward and cringe-inducing as they are funny. However, this is Fielder operating in a way we have never seen before; as the more serious and focused subject matter allows him to use his calculated awkwardness as a tool, or even a weapon, within his questioning. This allows the ensuing interactions to create a twisted juxtaposition of emotions within the viewer, as the overwhelming desire to look away clashes with the subconscious need to see what’s on the screen. This feeling never lets up throughout the entire runtime, even after the halfway mark of the movie when the film takes a turn in a completely different direction. I can’t get into specific details about what that direction is without revealing major spoilers, but I can reveal that this is undoubtedly a two-parter, with the first and second halves of the film being two different things, both equally maddening and unrelentingly compelling. However, what I perhaps found most in-
teresting is that, on either side of this film, Holmes herself is never really the true main subject. She really acts more as a catalyst to a much larger conversation. A conversation centered around truth and deceit and the volatile reality of stories, performances and narratives. This conversation forces all of the documentary’s subjects, and even the audience, to reflect on how they personally play a part in evoking these themes which lead us to begin to understand just how bizarre we, as human beings, really are. The intense nature of this content is amplified even further through the overbearing camera work. The three-hour runtime is filled almost exclusively with extreme closeups and shots that go on far longer than any conventional film would allow, giving the audience the chance to observe every little detail on these people’s faces, and this harkens back to the name of the film, “You Can See Everything.” The entire absurd nature of this project, from the access of the filmmakers to the clarity of the cameras, is meant to show quite literally everything. But you can’t see everything. It doesn’t matter if you have the world’s best documentarian with the world’s best camera, it’s just not possible. The mere nature of film as a medium just doesn’t allow that, and Fielder and Oppenheim know this better than anyone. It’s that knowledge that allowed them to craft this masterpiece. “You Can See Everything” is what happens when the most unconventional filmmakers document the most unconventional subjects, and the product may just be the most unconventional film. Five stars.
Email EVAN RANDO cp@cardinalpointsonline.com
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Cardinal Creative: Amber Corbett
Corbett creates colorful artwork from casual captures BY ADAM BLANCHARD Managing Editor
For Amber Corbett, SUNY Plattsburgh art major, her path to becoming an artist was anything but straightforward. Growing up in Long Island, a 4-year-old Corbett dove head first into art after her parents enrolled her in lessons. While the lessons only lasted a year, her passion for art would stand the test of time. After years away from art, Corbett would pick it back up after the passing of her friend, Muhtady, who was also an artist. “Him passing away had such an impact on my choice to pursue art in my adult life,” Corbett said. “I probably would have never picked it back up again if it wasn’t for them.” Before coming to SUNY Plattsburgh, Corbett would enroll at SUNY New Paltz in 2022 as an art major. She studied at SUNY New Paltz until 2024, where should would take a gap semester to make some money. In spring 2025, Corbett would apply to
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Art major Amber Corbett beside some of her freeform graphic designs. SUNY Plattsburgh and get accepted, adopting her concentration in graphic design. Corbett specializes in graphic design as well as mixed media, but has worked with other media such as painting, drawing and photography. For mixed media, Corbett keeps herself open to experimenta-
tion, collecting many types of materials to transform into a work of art. When starting a project, Corbett keeps it casual and open. She chooses a subject she’s familiar with, usually looking through her phone’s camera roll for inspiration. “I’m usually drawn to the
image because of an overall composition that makes your eye travel and values that I can work with in different mediums,” Corbett said. Corbett runs the photo through some edits to get the tones she wants, usually done by playing with the saturation and adjusting the contrast ac-
▪ Arts & Culture Editor Adam Blanchard cordingly. Corbett has a go-to color palette she sticks to consisting of turquoise, vibrant magentas and saturated yellows. Corbett said her art is inspired by impressionism, a 19th-century art style characterized by an open composition created through small brush strokes. “I like how suggestive the mark making is from that pe-
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ARTS & CULTURE riod,” Corbett said. “It’s really nice to understand what you’re looking at without having to see it in full completion.” Corbett has worked with Kara Jefts, Manager of Collections and Academic Engagement, where Corbett helped design a label for an art installation. Corbett also wrote an article highlighting an archival painting set to be installed next semester. In her freetime,
Corbett works on commissioned artwork. Corbett has planned extensively for after college. Ideally, Corbett would like to go into advertising, but isn’t opposed to taking on an art apprenticeship for tattooing. Originally going for art education, Corbett would also be fine with following through on a master’s in art education. Corbett views art as some-
thing precious that can crystalize moments in time. She hopes others can look at art and see the same importance she sees. “To me, art is like a time stamp. Anything you look at can be art, and it can take you back,” Corbett said. “Nothing else can really do that.” Email ADAM BLANCHARD cp@cardinalpointsonline.com
BY GRYPHON AKRIDGE-PHILLIPS STAFF WRITER
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
A powerful beginning brings a major breakthrough that will help you triumph over difficulties.
Taurus (April 20 – At this time you may May 20) feel as if there is something important missing from your life, however you are unsure what this is.
Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22)
Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)
Gemini (May 21 Make firm financial Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) – June 20) decisions and stick by them. You may have to juggle money or two jobs at a time.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
You may have to protect yourself from a negative situation. This could take the form of a friend or lover who may be controlling.
Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)
Stress may be evaporating and your financial situation is changing for the better. Currently you are in a strong position to carry forth your dreams and desires, adversity has been faced and you have won.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)
Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)
Success and prosper- Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) ity is an undercurrent toward a secure future. What you begin or straighten out now will last for years.
You should spend wisely. Only then will you gain personal and financial security.
Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20)
Gatherings may put you in contact with your past, an old flame may reenter your life.
Abundance will allow you to help someone in need, you may find yourself being able to repay debts.
Financial security will make your life easier for some time.
Past efforts and thoughts towards change will allow you to take on a new role, and or make changes in your lifestyle.
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PHOTOSPREAD
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Women’s hockey fails to impress at home opener
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Forward Tess Mulkerron takes a shot against Norwich University on Oct. 31. Plattsburgh State Women’s Hockey opened the season taking on No. 2 Norwich University in a 0-3 game. The Cardinals move into their next game on Nov. 7 versus Worcester State University.
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First-year Audrey Agbay being crushed by an opposing player.
First-year Forward Jeays Matz poke checking the puck away from the opposing team.
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Sophomore Piper Smith hustling to the puck.
Sophomore Forward Bailey checked into the boards.
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