Issue 8 - Fall 2023

FRIDAY, NOV. 10, 2023

VOLUME 109 | ISSUE 8

JAYNE SMITH/Cardinal Points With Sibley 324 filled to capacity, attendees of Professor of History Wendy Gordon’s 9 a.m. lecture on Native American resistance to expansion sit on the windowsill.

College observes second Black Solidarity Day

BY ALEKSANDRA SIDOROVA Editor in Chief

SUNY Plattsburgh held its second annual Black Solidarity Day social justice teach-in Nov. 6, featuring more than 40 conference-style sessions, a keynote, food trucks and a vigil.

The kickoff event at 8:30 a.m. featured speeches from Chair of Faculty Senate Bridget Haina; President Alexander Enyedi; Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Allison Heard; Mayor Chris Rosenquest and two student members of the club Black Onyx: The Black Student Union — President Shaniah Fairweather and Vice President Angelina Briggs.

Enyedi noted that the scope of SUNY Plattsburgh’s event expanded to include surrounding communities, as the New York State Division of Human Rights provided shuttle services to allow visitors from Paul Smiths, Saranac Lake, Lake Placid and Keene to attend. Enyedi also read the college’s Land Acknowledgement Statement, recognizing that the campus is located on land that historically belonged to the Iroquois, Western Abenaki, Mohican and Mohawk peoples.

Mayor Rosenquest followed Enyedi’s speech with one of his own.

“What is this, the fourth year that we’re doing a social justice teachin,” Rosenquest said in his speech.

“I could not be more proud as an alum, I could not be more proud as a resident of the City of Plattsburgh to see this institution — my alma mater and one of the most important organizations in the City of Plattsburgh — put their money where their mouth is.”

The speakers noted that Black Solidarity Day is becoming an integral part of the SUNY Plattsburgh curriculum. SUNY Plattsburgh had held social justice teach-ins in 2017 and 2019, but since 2022, they have been and will continue to be held on an annual basis to recognize Black Solidarity Day. Afro-Panamanian activist and scholar Carlos Russell created Black Solidarity Day to always be observed on the first Monday of November, the day before Election Day. The day encourages Black people to “stay home from work and school and to not shop or participate in other commercial activities.” The day highlights social injustices and the important roles Black voices play in American life.

The Student Association submitted a proposal to recognize this day as a holiday.

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JAYNE SMITH/Cardinal Points President Alexander Enyedi speaks at the opening of Black Solidarity Day’s events.

Open House welcomes potential students

BY REBEKAH RILEY Staff Writer

SUNY Plattsburgh opened its doors to high school students from all around New York, for an Open House on Nov. 4. Open House allows students in high school who are interested in SUNY Plattsburgh and to tour the campus, talk to peo-

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ple who are involved in their major of interest and take a look at some of the clubs they could be a part of. Prospective students also have the opportunity to apply to SUNY Plattsburgh with the help of staff in the Admissions Office and they can talk to Student Financial Services and see all the possible ways they can afford college.

“I think an Open House is the one

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true way to get a good idea what the school is really like in a synced way.

Sometimes, when they come for virtual orientation or virtual meetings, they don’t get a chance to see the whole school so an Open House gives them an opportunity to see the whole school,” Taj Ellis, an adviser in the Admissions Office said.

The day started out with all the possible incoming students and

families going to the auditorium in Hawkins Hall. They were welcomed

by President Alexander Enyedi. The presentation started at 10 a.m and the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Success Karen McGrath gave the opening speech.

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OPINION Know your alcohol limits, learn safety page 12

Desi Club ties the knot in Mock Shaadi

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Rugby wins state champs

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Student Association

SA low on remaining club allocation funds Nov. 5 Three counterfeit dollar bills were turned in as found property at the Angell College Center.

Nov. 1 Two students under 21 were found carrying alcoholic beverages in Whiteface Hall. The incident has been closed by investigation.

Nov. 1 UP reported an incident of criminal mischief in Wilson Hall on Nov. 1. This incident was closed by investigation.

UP weed-whacking

UP reported that multiple incidents of cannabis possession occurred. One on November 2 in Whiteface Hall, the other on Nov. 4 in Macomb Hall. Both incidents were closed by investigation.

Weekly Memes

BY HAYDEN SADLER Staff Writer

The Student Association Senate deliberated on granting $5,000 in additional allocations to Biketopia, African Unity and Black Onyx during what was one of the longest Senate meetings in recent history. Due to the fact that the additional allocation funds are running low with now only about $3,000 left, there was much debate about reaching an agreed amount for present clubs to receive.

Eirik Lavigne, president of Biketopia, requested $1,300 in additional allocations for bike repairs. Historically, Biketopia has been one of the less demanding clubs in terms of funding. Over time, the club has expanded its reach by offering bike repair lessons and repairing and renting out bikes. The $1,300 in allocations would allow Biketopia to focus on properly repairing bikes, some approaching 60 years of age, with new parts that would get them in shape to be rented out. Senator Arshita Pandey, citing low funds available from the SA, recommended amending the agenda to grant Biketopia only $900, but the idea was rejected.

Senator Dhir Jain mentioned that if the funds to maintain the bikes are neglected, then the costs will only increase in the future. The request for $1,300 was granted by the Senate.

Black Onyx requested funding for two events.

The upcoming Black Onyx fashion show was of primary concern with a request for $1,263 for the show itself and a further request of $500 for the designers alone. There was much discussion by the senators as to the available funds left for the semester. Senator Naomi Adebayo motioned to increase the total funding for the event to $2,300, however was rejected. The final approved amendment was $2,000 for the show itself, which was approved by the Senate instead of the proposed $1,263. The additional $500 was also granted by the Senate. The Black Onyx fashion show will be held on Nov. 11, and tickets will run for $9 per person.

The final club requesting additional allocations was African Unity. For the upcoming Ubunye storytelling event and Night in the Rec, the representatives initially requested $850 to afford catering, event planning and a photobooth. The event has historically been a success over the last seven years, and has even sold out in the past, even bringing people from New York City and Albany to check it out. Last year, more than 120 people attended the event. Representatives from the club mentioned that Afri-

can Unity has generated profit from the event in the past, and would do so again. Adebayo fought to amend the additional allocations first to $2,234, then to $2,000 referencing the cost of catering such a large number of attendees.

Once again, the topic of low remaining funds was a subject of great deliberation among the Senate, for which Adebayo mentioned a “first come, first serve basis” on additional allocation requests over the next four weeks. A concern of the Senate was that granting such a large amended request to African Unity would effectively kill other clubs’ funding until the spring semester. Most amendments to raise the funds were denied, however the Senate finally settled on granting African Unity $1,500. The SA now has just around $3,000 in additional allocations for the rest of the semester.

Money was the talk of the night as members of the SUNY Student Assembly requested the Senate’s permission to take money from the school’s Defensive Driving Program, which hasn’t been used since before COVID, and use it to send representatives to the SUNY Student Assembly conference that will be held in Syracuse, New York. The Senate approved the request. SA President Carter Mosher was at the meeting and encouraged the Senate to work together and make decisions without fear of being labeled negatively. The SA will have to work together to balance the remainder of the allocations budget this semester, and clubs may not receive the funding they hope to receive. Mosher was not present at the time of the announcements, so there were none from him.

Faculty Adviser Stephen Matthews applauded the productivity and critical thinking displayed by the Senate throughout the meeting and explained that future meetings will require just as much thought going forward with the current budget.

In contrast to previous meetings, senators all had announcements to share. Many had attended Coffeehouse and club events. Senator Jonanthony Tarlen announced his St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital fundraising goal of reaching 1,000 push ups by the end of the day, and given how late the meeting went, that he would have to do a remaining 200 following the meeting.

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Continued from page 1 It revised the proposal to instead make it a day of learning, and both the Faculty Senate and administration approved it in spring 2022.

“For us, Black Solidarity Day is so much more than an observance,” Fairweather said in her speech. This year’s Black Solidarity Day had the theme of “You Belong: Let’s Erase the Hate.”

The sessions included lectures, workshops, panel discussions, research presentations and a showing of a student-produced documentary film uncovering the history of the 1969 protests at Voorhees College, now Voorhees University. Some sessions had so many attendees that organizers brought extra chairs with them, sat on the floor, windowsill or even moved the sessions to a different location entirely. The keynote speaker was SUNY Senior Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer Ricardo Nazario y Colón.

A number of colleges nationwide observe Black Solidarity Day, but SUNY Plattsburgh is

one of the only SUNY campuses to host a daylong social justice teach-in that involves students, faculty, staff and members of both the Plattsburgh and surrounding communities.

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Students protest, demand ceasefire

BY ALEKSANDRA SIDOROVA Editor in Chief

The Muslim Student Association and the Desi Club held a pretzel in Amitie plaza, outside of the Angell College Center calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip at noon Wednesday, Nov. 8. They also called for Elise Stefanik, the congresswoman representing New York’s 21st district, which includes Plattsburgh, to remove her signature supporting a foreign aid package of $14.3 billion to go to Israel.

In the crisp, windy 37-degree weather, the peaceful protest saw a turnout of about 50 people, including demonstrators, onlookers and University Police officers. Demonstrators chanted slogans and took turns speaking through a megaphone. The floor later opened to anyone who wanted to speak. Some audience members took advantage of the craft materials the student organizers provided, made signs and joined the protest.

Several clubs showed their support through participation or social media: African Unity, the Criminal Justice Club and the National Association of Black Accountants.

The demonstrators’ signs carried messages condemning Israel’s mass killings of civilians, especially children, which make up half of Gaza’s population. Ten thousand Gaza residents, including more than 4,000 children, have died since Oct. 7, when the Islamist military group, Hamas, attacked Israel, killing 1,400 people and taking more than 200 hostage.

Student organizers overcame several obstacles in order to plan the event.

“We had to go through so many departments and let everyone know we’re doing this,

because we wanted to do this respectfully, to get security, to get departments to know that we’re doing this peacefully and we’re going to use our voice,” said Saran Kaba, one of the students who helped organize the protest. “It’s the least we could do.”

Kaba and another student organizer, Ayla Chavez, noted that the event was not sponsored by the Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, or in any other way by the college.

“We definitely had some opposition. [DEI] were cooperative under their terms, if that makes sense. We were advised to go through the official channels of planning this, and so ALEKSANDRA SIDOROVA/Cardinal Points we did. Of course that Students hold signs as they protest in Amitie Plaza. kind of gave us some anyone should be discriminated to look around me to know I’m show me I’m not going crazy setbacks. They ended up providing us with a podium, against, on any factor of their safe and aware of what’s going — those people also deserve though. Not a microphone,” personality or themselves. Dis- on around me. Anything can mourning and freedom and Chavez said. “The opposition crimination has no place here. happen at any moment, and the equality and rights, because we faced from internal school To be labeled as that standing fact that I have to live with that they’re innocent in all this.”

The Muslim Student Associprograms was really discourag- up for a cause for other people, is not fair. I’m somebody who ing, and some of the language it almost caught me aback. It’s walks around every day with ation has dedicated several club they used in their emails and a little nerve-wracking some- a hijab, and I can’t just take it meetings to allow students to the ways that we were spoken times. Even today, when we did off because that’s my religion. speak out on the Israel-Hamas war. The protest organizers to regarding this protest was the protest, we were nervous Yeah, it’s hard right now.”

Kaba recently traveled to anticipate planning another very much ‘We do not want this that we’d have some opposition or that something might Albany to attend a pro-Pal- protest for the cause after an to happen.’”

The organizers had to plan go wrong. Luckily, we had UP estinian protest calling for a “amazing” turnout with an innot just the assembly itself, but supporting us,” Chavez said. “It ceasefire, an experience she volved crowd and no violence.

“We were actually pretto “figure out” their message, takes a lot of thought power and called “rejuvenating.”

“At the time, our school ty happy with the turnout,” appoint speakers and how to warm clothes to be out here.”

Kaba mentioned feeling wasn’t pretty supportive. When Chavez said. “Now that we’ve present themselves.

“Obviously, some students threatened by posts on the anon- I looked at the President’s [first] gotten that message out, we’re were concerned about showing ymous social network YikYak email, I’m like, ‘Wow, so we’re hoping that when we plan this their names and their faces, so and news coverage showing the just going to exclude the Pales- event again — because we’re tinians in the email? The deaths definitely planning one again we talked about who’s going to killing of Muslims.

“It’s not easy being pro-Pal- that happened over there, we’re — the turnout will be much put their names on it,” Chavez said. The students also worried estinian on campus right now, or not going to mourn them?’” bigger than it was this time.” anywhere in the world,” Kaba Kaba said. “It was really, reabout pushback.

“I’ve been called an antisem- said. “Since this conflict start- ally sad, and I just wanted to be ite. I’m probably the furthest ed, since this genocide started, around a group of people who Email ALEKSANDRA SIDOROVA thing from. I don’t think that I’ve been having to, meaning have the same belief as me and cp@cardinalpointsonline.com

Organizers offered craft supplies for interested students to make signs and join them in protest for the support of a ceasefire in Palestine.

OPEN Continued from page 1 McGrath talked to the visitors about how they should be true to themselves and she touched on financial aid opportunities. After the opening welcome, she invited Enyedi to the podium, where he welcomed and told students that he would be around all day wearing his signature red SUNY Plattsburgh hat. Enyedi can be seen around campus and he is always posting on his Instagram page (@plattsprez) about student events he was present at.

“For me personally it is important to meet with the students because we want to show

that every person on this campus is interested in their success and is dedicated to supporting their educational journey,” Enyedi said.

Ellis talked about his experience at SUNY Plattsburgh. He informed students of all the reasons SUNY Plattsburgh is the college to choose, mentioning things such as location between uptown and downtown Plattsburgh, only 20-30 minutes away from Canada; lots of food options such as chain restaurants like McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-a and Taco Bell as well as mom-and-pop shops. Enyedi also talked about the benefits of campus life such as the number of dorms and the places to eat on campus in addition to SUNY Plattsburgh’s course and major offerings, from healthcare to business ma-

jors and minors.

Ellis also got four students involved, all from different majors, and had them on a student panel and had them answer questions based on the topics he talked about.

After Ellis finished his informational presentation with the student panel he told the visitors about the breakout sessions and instructed them to follow students who were leading the groups for a tour.

All of the breakout sessions were based on the major which interested the visiting student. As majors were called, they were told where to exit the auditorium. The tour ended at the Angell College Center, where families and students could help themselves to snacks and drinks, have the chance to view the

Academic Fair, as well as meet with someone from the Admissions office or Financial Aid office to receive help applying to and affording SUNY Plattsburgh.

David Soder, one of the financial aid advisers who was present at the Open House shared that having financial aid present at open house is helpful because they can help families plan ahead and see how affordable college is, and with the process starting early that can help students and their families.

Inside the academic fair, there were many tables set up, and most of these tables were used for academic purposes.

Students could visit each of the tables and learn about opportunities that they could be interested in and possibly find a new interest in a minor. Some of the

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tables were for biology, gender and women’s studies, childhood education and sociology, among others.

Some of the other tables were used by the student body. Students used these tables to set up informational boards and items that will tell students about the club they have, some of the clubs were Dance Corps, women’s rugby and the Tabletop Guild, which is a club for anyone who likes playing board games and video games.

University Police was also present at the Open House.

Detective Zachary Reese has said they were there to inform people who they are.

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New art sculpture breathes life into campus

BY NADIA PASCHAL Contributor

If you’ve been around campus this semester, you may have noticed the newest art installation. Located outside of the John Myers Fine Arts Building, this vibrant sculpture adds some much needed color just in time for the dreary days of winter.

Aptly titled “Blue Vestige,” this bright and vivid piece can first be noticed by its striking blue color. This piece is especially significant because it was created by two SUNY Plattsburgh alumni.

Ben Jose and Andy MacDonald both graduated in the 1990s, receiving degrees related to fine arts.

Aside from outdoor sculptures, such as the one seen on campus, Jose also dabbles in other forms of art, such as 2D and 3D works, as well as running his own foundry, Benjamin Bronze Studios.

MacDonald was in charge of the graphic overlay of the piece, given his experience in the commercial illustration field. Much of his experience is with comic books.

However, his passion for his work shines through no matter the medium.

“I create visual, sequential narratives that tell a story, convey a meaning and

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“Blue Vestige” by Ben Jose and Andy Macdonald stands outside of John Myers Fine Arts Building. hopefully connect with an audience that appreciates something more than prose and distinct from motion pictures,” he said.

Drew Goerlitz, an associate professor who is an instructor for the sculpture classes, had already established connections with the artists, as he had previously worked on a project with Jose. Goerlitz was the curator for this piece, and was responsible for finding the artwork and ensuring its availability.

One of the most important

factors in displaying such a large piece was determining where exactly it was going to be located. Tonya Cribb shared that it was important for the sculpture to be visible and close to the John Myers building.

“It would be great for people that are driving down Rugar Street to be able to see this sort of monumental, really eye-catching work of art,” Cribb said.

Those involved were also incredibly grateful for all of the work and help that the

maintenance crew provided, considering it was such an unusual request. The grounds crew helped to put together the piece and made the whole process easier and faster.

While hoping for it to bring attention to what the art department has to offer, it was also placed there for practicality.

“Putting it in that location was the safest way to do it,” Cribb explained.

The elevated surface as well as the bed of rocks it

has been placed on allows for it to be safe from not only foot traffic, but anything else that could damage it, such as lawn mowers or snow plows.

The sculpture itself was also built to withstand any harsh weather conditions, which is useful for the coming winter months.

“The challenge with outdoor art though, is that it has to last,” Goerlitz shared.

It is just a temporary piece, as the contract with the artists allows it to be here for two years, but it seems to bring a new energy to the campus. This contemporary sculpture reflects the direction that the campus is moving toward.

“We’re more colorful than the ’70s. The artwork does reflect that,” Goerlitz shared.

Despite the current lack of funds and understaffing that the art department is facing, the staff remains hopeful that more pieces like this can be displayed in the future.

There are numerous factors that impact these kinds of decisions, including manpower, space and interest displayed by alumni. “Blue Vestige” symbolizes a new era for the campus.

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PAVA collaborates with TRIO

BY CINARA MARQUIS Staff Writer

The Plattsburgh Association of the Visual Arts and TRIO Student Support Services held an art therapy night the first Thursday of November.

PAVA is a club that brings art to the campus. TRIO SSS is an academic support program, the goal of which is to help students transition successfully into college and have a good experience at SUNY Plattsburgh.

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portunity for students and faculty to express their emotions and artistic talent as a way to relieve stress.

President of PAVA Mckenna Brazie said, “We wanted to do an art therapy event, and through our connections with SSS, we made it work.”

In the Relaford Room in Macomb Hall, attendees colored coasters with vivid markers and sprayed them with isopropyl alcohol to give them a marble effect. There were yummy snacks, relaxing music and good company.

First, attendees were given

sharpies of various colors and were tasked with drawing whatever they wished on the blank white coasters.

Some people drew green spiderwebs, others rainbows and characters from video games and movies.

Afterward, students could decide whether they wanted to spray them with isopropyl alcohol to dilute them or keep them as is.

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Styling his way into the fashion world

BY KIYANNA NOEL

Arts & Culture/ Managing Editor

Kiyanna’s Kulture is a biweekly column that highlights different kinds of fashion.

Fashion is not only about the clothes you wear, but the way you carry yourself.

The clothes worn are an added bonus to the person who wears them. ’23 SUNY Plattsburgh alumnus Michael Johnson created Malosi Apparel in 2021 to represent healing after trauma and adversity.

Growing up in Queens, New York, Johnson with the saying “QGTM,” which means “Queens Get The Money.” This is what inspired him to start his own business and motivated him to express himself not only with his clothes, but in his way of life.

Johnson started his clothing brand hoping that his brand can do the same for others. Although Johnshon is still finding his sense of style, he admits that it grows with him through his different stages of life.

“I still think I’m finding my style. I feel like it changes as I continue to grow. My style could also be based on where I’m Provided by Michael Johnson going or how I’m feeling for the day. I just

started really expressing myself clothingwise and still learning to get more comfortable with my sense of style,” Johnson said. “Like I said, it’s all about confidence and the more mine grows, the more I like to expand and try new things.”

One of the ways he started exploring his fashion style was through the dance group on campus High Voltage Dance Company.

Johnson started this dance group five years ago as a way to diversify the dance styles and teams. Johnson’s focus wasn’t only on the dances they performed, it was also on the clothes they wore.

“When I was captain of High Voltage, I always wanted the outfits to correlate with the vibe we were going with for the season,” Johnson said. “Each season had a different feel to it and I always tried to consider that in the dances and outfits. Plus, if no one remembers what you did, they’ll for sure remember what you wore.”

Describing his fashion as “fun, chill and comfortable,” Johnson finds motivation in different places. When seeking inspiration, Johnson looks to different social media platforms and creators.

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Desi Club ties the knot in Mock Shaadi

BY CINARA MARQUIS Staff Writer

SUNY Plattsburgh’s Desi Club welcomes all to experience a fascinating traditional South Asian wedding in their Mock Shaadi event.

Arshita Pandey, vice president of Desi Club wrote over email, “‘Shaadi’ means a wedding in Hindi. Mock Shaadi is essentially a mock wedding event.” Filled with joy, food, dance and games, Mock Shaadi shares South Asian cultural traditions with the students at SUNY Plattsburgh.

Desi Club’s President Saanvi Moryani explained, “Mock Shaadi is a lighthearted and playful event that simulates a South Asian wedding. It’s not a real wedding but rather a festive and entertaining experience that allows participants to enjoy the traditions and celebrations associated with South Asian weddings.”

The grand event brings people together to celebrate the beauty of South Asian culture.

“A South Asian wedding has a lot of rituals and traditions that need to be followed before the wedding,” said Desi Club Treasurer Ankita Mane. “But the main constant in all this is dance. There will be a dance at the end. We are going to incorporate these events all in three hours and give you the actual essence of a South Asian wedding.”

The Desi Club will be showcasing the cultural traditions of weddings in South Asia.

Pandey wrote over email, “Mock Shaadis are significant events as it gives us a way to introduce our beautiful cultures to the world through the powerful language of love.”

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Incorporating different traditions from across the diaspora the Mock Shaadi fosters connections between Desi Club and SUNY Plattsburgh’s campus.

Moryani added: “They help in building a strong sense of community, bringing people together to celebrate their cultural heritage. Mock Shaadis are important because they provide an opportunity to educate and create awareness about South

PAVA Continued from page 4 After the coasters were finished, they were sprayed with a clear top coat to protect the designs from fading. Many experimented with the marble effect and each design came out unique – it was fun and relaxing to create art with like-minded people.

Brazie wrote in an email: “PAVA’s mission has always been to create a space for art majors and nonart majors to come together and create in a relaxed environment with low expectations. We strive to explore all different mediums, especially mediums even art majors may be unfamiliar with.”

Many students at the event had never created

Asian cultural traditions in a fun and engaging way.”

The Desi Club is composed of mostly international students.

Pandey explained, “Coming together as a community has helped us become comfortable in a new environment and preserve our different cultures and religions.”

The college transition is rough for many students, but being a transfer student only makes adjusting harder.

coasters before and weren’t sure where to begin, but PAVA gave steps to the process and helpful feedback on ideas.

She continued, “We also do our best to educate members on art forms, art therapy, art-related events, and art history. We regularly volunteer for art events and hold critiques, which opens up different opportunities for our members as well.”

PAVA has hosted various events this semester, from air-dry clay, painting reclaimed canvases, wax candle making and visiting artist lectures.

One student who attended was Trinh Quang, who said: “Art is fun. It’s a fun night to meet new people and art majors who share my interests.”

Quang is an artist who has attended a few PAVA events and is excited to attend more.

“We’ve done clay and I made a hamster, and today I made a pink spider on a coaster. It’s fun to try new things,” Quang said.

Maintaining and honoring one’s culture in an unfamiliar environment is complicated, but Desi Club allows its members to have a home away from home where they can embrace their culture together.

Desi Club dedicates itself to celebrating the beauty of South Asian cultures. The group represents the countries of Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Maldives as well as the diaspora around the world.

Pandey wrote that “Desi Club believes in the power of young South Asians being able to tell our authentic stories to the world. What we also want to do for a change is to shed a light on queer Brown voices as we haven’t seen something like that a lot before, which is what we wish to do through Mock Shaadi.”

If you are wondering what to wear, Mane recommends traditional attire, but if you can’t, don’t stress as coming in your best attire is always welcomed.

Pandey said, “Everyone is welcome to Mock Shaadi! Our goals are based on the principles of inclusion and representation. We want everyone to be introduced to a beautiful aspect of our culture through the universal language of love.”

Mock Shaadi will be held Nov. 10 in the Warren Ballrooms in the Angell College Center from 6:30 to 10 p.m. There will be delicious food, incredible dance performances and other traditions.

Tickets are sold at the ACC information desk, $5 for students and $7 for non-students.

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Brazie and PAVA allow people to fully express themselves through their art regardless of how it comes out.

“PAVA was inactive for a few semesters because of COVID, so the campus was in a slump without it – where else could art be made in such a fun environment with little risk, with no bad grade for something poorly made? With it now back on campus, art at Plattsburgh can continue to grow,” Brazie said.

For future PAVA events, you can contact Brazie at mbraz004@plattsburgh.edu.

For future TRIO events, you can contact Director Shatawndra Lister at slist002@plattsburgh.edu.

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STYLING Continued from page 4 “I have a couple TikTok content creators who have nice style, such as Messiah Dixon, Kai and AdrianJOfficial. Pinterest helps a lot too. I just be scrolling through there and seeing what I like,” Johnson said.

Khalil Moore, Johnson’s best friend, sees his friend as a hardworking and determined individual who is always living up to his well-known nickname “The Mogul.” Moore references how Johnson is self-motivated and pushes himself to rise above the standard.

“Mikey’s fashion is very chic and modern yet I feel like if he wanted to incorporate a kinda old look he also could as well. I feel like his title as “The Mogul” helps inspire himself to continue and shoot for his goal of being a full-time CEO and mogul,” Moore said. “This has definitely allowed him to explore a section of his life that’s mostly him and that he’s passionate about and to watch him evolve from just a freshman without a clue to a fashion designer is really special.”

Johnson’s sense of fashion stems from the way he carries himself and the way he finds it in the world around him.

While constantly reminding others to be comfortable in their own skin, he encourages them to be prideful as well.

“Fashion to me is expressing yourself. It’s about confidence and being comfortable in who you are and what you’re wearing,” Johnson said.

The clothes you wear, the shoes you own or the brand names you are affiliated with mean nothing if you aren’t being yourself in them. Malosi Apparel was created with this in mind.

“I always had the idea to start my own business and wanted to step into the fashion realm,” Johnson said. “I went back and forth with so many ideas, but after many years and careful decisions, Malosi Apparel was born.”

His outstanding fashion statements and confident looks set Johnson apart from the rest.

Style and aesthetic are about defining who you are to the outfits you put on and allowing that to define you. Letting the clothes you wear out dress who you are is a big no in Johnson’s book. He encourages others to always “Wear your clothes, never let them wear you.”

Johnson lives by this motto because it reminds him that fashion is diverse, universal and life-changing.

Provided by Michael Johnson

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Friday, Nov. 10, 2023

CARDINAL CALENDAR: Nov. 12 - 17 ALL WEEK:

Our Environment, Our Land: Twentieth-Century Inuit Prints and Sculptures - Feinberg Library ‘Borders: Migration North+South’ Art Exhibit - Burke Gallery and Slatkin Study Room

SUNDAY 11/12

TUESDAY 11/14

THURSDAY 11/16

Group Exercise: - Pilates with Bella - Traditional Yoga with Saanvi - Hardbody with Abigail

Group Exercise events: - Spin with Nina - Yoga with Nicole - Pilates with Sophia - Garba Dance with Mrudangi

Group Exercise events: - Spin with Olivia - Yoga with Sydney - Cycle and Core with Connie - Hardbody with Grace

Algonquin Hall 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Algonquin Hall noon to 8:45 p.m.

Algonquin Hall noon to 8:45 p.m.

All group exercise classes will be held in Algonquin Hall. Please bring water; clean and sanitize any equipment prior to and after use. Cleaner and sanitizer will be provided. Registration required for all group exercise classes. To register, visit: www.

IMLeagues.com/plattsburgh.

All group exercise classes will be held in Algonquin Hall. Please bring water; clean and sanitize any equipment prior to and after use. Cleaner and sanitizer will be provided. Registration required for all group exercise classes. To register, visit: www.IMLeagues.com/plattsburgh.

All group exercise classes will be held in Algonquin Hall. Please bring water; clean and sanitize any equipment prior to and after use. Cleaner and sanitizer will be provided. Registration required for all group exercise classes. To register, visit: www.IMLeagues.com/plattsburgh.

MONDAY 11/13

WEDNESDAY 11/15

FRIDAY 11/17

Group Exercise events: - Spin with Okiah - Yoga with Connie - Cross Cycle with Connie - Hardbody with Grace - Zumba with Kaylynn

Group Exercise events: - Kickboxing with Connie - Yoga with Grace, Jema, and Shawna - Zumba with Kaylynn - Spin with Dimitra

Fall Fusion Band Concert

Algonquin Hall 9 a.m. to 8:45 p.m.

Algonquin Hall noon to 8:45 p.m.

All group exercise classes will be held in Algonquin Hall. Please bring water; clean and sanitize any equipment prior to and after use. Cleaner and sanitizer will be provided. Registration required for all group exercise classes. To register, visit: www.IMLeagues.com/plattsburgh.

All group exercise classes will be held in Algonquin Hall. Please bring water; clean and sanitize any equipment prior to and after use. Cleaner and sanitizer will be provided. Registration required for all group exercise classes. To register, visit: www.IMLeagues.com/plattsburgh.

Giltz Auditorium 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The free two-night concert directed

by Daniel Gordon has solo performances by Alexander Finkey, Edna Stroinski and Jim Huneycutt. For more information, contact Performing Arts Coordinator Dwayne Butchino at butc3332@plattsburgh.edu.

More information can be found on the SUNY Plattsburgh Calendar of Events.

To have an event featured, email cp@cardinalpointsonline.com

CAPRICORN December 22 - January 19

The Moon card represents sensitivity and new beginnings. Continue to give yourself room to grow.

AQUARIUS January 20 - February 18

The Two of Crystals card represents being self-aware and detaching yourself from others. Continue to do what’s best for you.

PISCES February 19 - March 20

The Man of Crystals card represents inventing and brainstorming. Continue to create different concepts and ideas.

TAURUS April 20 - May 20

The Seven of Crystals card represents dullness and lack of energy.

Try to break out of this mental block and enjoy the good parts of life.

GEMINI May 21 - June 20

The Emperor card represents being ambitious and goal-oriented. Continue to motivate yourself to achieve your aspirations.

VIRGO August 23 - September 22

The Hermit card represents self-sufficiency and healing. Continue to guide others and be independent.

LIBRA September 23 - October 22

The Sage of Worlds card represents perfecting your skills. Continue to become a master of your abilities.

CANCER

SCORPIO

June 21 - July 22

October 23 - November 21

The Man of Cups card represents excitement and carelessness. Try to be more logical in your choices.

The Two of Worlds card represents observing and reflecting. Have patience and allow things to play out before making your decisions.

ARIES

LEO

SAGITTARIUS

March 21 - April 19

July 23 - August 22

November 22 - December 21

The Eight of Wands card represents the ability to create solutions and connections with others. Continue to be a harmonious problem solver.

The Strength card represents being free and independent. Continue to blossom and show your true colors.

The Ten of Worlds card represents rewarding yourself. Try to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

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PHOTO SPREAD

Friday, Nov. 10, 2023

This Week in Photos:

Halloween Costume Contest Photos provided by Center for Student Involvement

Above: Dani Anzola Perozo, who won third place for her plague doctor costume.

Above: Temper Paine stands, showing off their second-place costume of Speakerman, a character from the YouTube series “Skibidi Toilet.”

Right: Fourth place winner Ariel Gil poses to display her costume, Raven from DC Comics.

Left: Sydney Dennerlein won first place in the contest for her costume as Bibble from “Barbie: Fairytopia.”

FRIDAY, NOV. 10, 2023

STATE CHAMPS Cardinals WHKY

gel in first SUNYAC matchup

BY MICHAEL PURTELL Staff Writer

COLLIN BOLEBRUCH/Cardinal Points

President Noah Lederman (9) scores a try against the Ithaca Bombers in a 35-5 win for the state championship.

Cardinal ruggers shipping off to Boston

BY COLLIN BOLEBRUCH Sports Editor

In front of one of the Field House’s biggest crowds all fall, Plattsburgh State Cardinals men’s rugby showed out and proved why it deserves the support it’s been getting.

The Cardinals dominated the Ithaca College Bombers to win the 15s state championship 35-5 Saturday, Nov. 4. The victory advances the Cards to play in the regional semifinals in Boston against Nichols College Saturday, Nov. 11. Plattsburgh coasted through the Upstate New York

Men’s Collegiate Rugby Conference, finishing in-state play 8-0.

Plattsburgh held Ithaca scoreless for the majority of the game.

Up 30-0 late, the Bombers scored its only try of the day — a souvenir to take home. Later, well after the game was already decided, a scuffle broke out. Chest bumping ensued and verbal taunts were lobbed. How can two teams that already know the outcome of the game still be so passionate about beating each other?

Cardinal ruggers, both men and women, share a uniquely tight bond for a sports team.

They have to be close — they’re the only things holding them-

selves together. Rugby is not an NCAA-affiliated sport at SUNY Plattsburgh. Rugby is less like soccer or hockey and more like marksmanship or fishing in that they don’t have NCAA support and less school support than they’d like.

On the technical level, the team reports its own scores and needs to collaborate with referees more in order to ensure a fair, smooth game. On the physical level, President Noah Lederman and captains David Ehrensbeck and Boyd Dyer lead their teammates into war.

WBB

Overhauled Cardinals hungry for SUNYACs

BY JAYSON GASTON Staff Writer

The Plattsburgh Cardinals women’s basketball season is upon us and the new-look team is looking for improvement from their previous season. The Cardinals are ushering in a young and motivated squad as it prepares for its season opener on the road against the Clarkson Golden Knights Wednesday, Nov 8.

In the 2022-23 season, the Cardinals missed the playoffs with an overall record of 8-17, 4-14. Its leading scorers from last season, guards Kourtney McCarthy and Izzy Wilbur, are no longer on the team this year.

The team features six returning upperclassmen: seniors feature center Bri Brousseau, graduate student guard Maya Smith, junior guard/forward

Payton Couture, and sophomores guard/forward Kathy Peterson-Ross, center Imani Walcott and guard/forward Jaden Wilson.

The Cardinals first-years include guard/forward Rosie Sculco, guard Julia Greek, guard Selma Deisz, guard Ady Darnold, forward/guard Felicia Caarls, center Ella Franklin and guard Lauren LaFountain.

With such a young squad going into this season, Head Coach Ben Sarraf is looking to the upperclassmen to show leadership for the Cardinals this year.

“We returned six players this year, all who played pretty significant roles I’d say,” Sarraf said. “All of those players played 10 minutes per game to upward of 30, so that’s definitely going to help us. I would say having more experience on the floor should help a fair amount.”

Felicia Caarls, guard/forward

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Friday, Nov. 3: VB 0-3 LOSS vs. Skidmore

WHKY 3-1 WIN vs. Oswego *SUNYAC* Saturday, Nov. 4: MRUG 35-5 WIN vs. Ithaca *Championship*

VB 0-3 LOSS vs. Union Tuesday, Nov. 7: VB 0-3 LOSS @ Geneseo *SUNYAC Playoffs* Wednesday, Nov. 8: WBB 76-60 WIN @ Clarkson

MBB 69-75 LOSS @ Clarkson

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Last Friday, Nov. 3, marked the first step toward championship aspirations for the Plattsburgh State Cardinals women’s hockey team.

In the first contest of many, the Cards defended their home rink from the Oswego Lakers and ended the hard-fought night with a 3-1 victory.

Laker Mack Hull welcomed the Cards to the SUNYAC league with a goal 62 seconds into the season opener at Ronald B. Stafford Ice Arena.

The bench erupted into cheers, sticks were smacked on the walls and the Cardinal crowd was silent. Oswego was hungry to show the fivetime NEWHL champions that it came to play.

The Lakers were riding fiery momentum after the goal, but Plattsburgh didn’t get overwhelmed.

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Captain Julia Masotta (7) chirps at Oswego’s Ashlyn McGrath during their game Nov. 3.

MBB

Cards welcome new talent, fill roster holes

BY KAMIKO CHAMBLE Staff Writer

The season is starting and Plattsburgh’s men’s basketball team has some new players to bring to the table.

The roster includes one firstyear student and the team’s only center, Aidan McGuire.

Three sophomores are listed: guard A.J. Williams Jr., forward Ankush Malhotra and guard/ forward Jeremy Jolly.

Seven juniors made the team: guard Franklin Infante, guard Kevin Tabb, guard/forward Ikechukwu Ezike, guard Sasha Vidrini, guard Matt Kone-Bradshaw, forward Ladan Graves and guard/forward Jeremiah Smith.

Three seniors return to the court: guard Darren Wright, guard Willard Anderson Jr. and forward Orlando Dawkins.

Two graduate students join the team: guard/forward Dylan Trombley, an All-SUNYAC player from SUNY Oneonta, and guard/forward Tim Thomas from Division II Flagler College.

Smith comes from Jefferson Community College to now play at Plattsburgh State and get his degree in communications.

Smith has been playing basketball since seventh grade and originally started playing because his parents always played basketball. His father, Curtis Smith, is his role model and had the biggest impact on his basketball career. Curtis Smith is a Plattsburgh State Hall of Famer.

Jeremiah Smith came to Plattsburgh State for a new start and is coming in with a new and positive attitude.

“I’m excited for winning because I can tell this team has a different attitude than my last school,” Smith said.

Dylan Trombley, guard/forward

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Friday, Nov. 10: WHKY @ Buffalo St. at 3 p.m.

MHKY vs. No. 8 Geneseo at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 11: XC NCAA DIII Regionals @ Westfield at 11 a.m.

WHKY @ Morrisville at 3 p.m.

MHKY vs. Brockport at 4 p.m.

MRUG @ regional semifinals @ Boston at 5 p.m.

MBB @ Vermont at 7 p.m.

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MBB Continued from page 8

M. SOCCER STANDINGS (FINAL) TEAM Cortland - 1

SUNYAC OVERALL 7-1-1 13-2-2

Brockport - 2

6-0-3

9-2-5

Oneonta - 3

5-2-2

12-2-3

Buffalo St. - 4

5-3-1

10-3-3

New Paltz - 5

4-2-3

9-2-4

Geneseo - 6

4-4-1

9-6-3

Plattsburgh - E 2-3-4

7-3-6

Oswego - E

1-4-4

2-6-7

Fredonia - E

1-7-1

5-8-4

Potsdam - E

0-9-0

4-11-1

STATISTICS (FINAL) GOALS John Hayes, M

# 7

Brian Coughlan, F

6

Jack Healy, D

3

ASSISTS Xavier Kamba, F

# 3

John Hayes, M

3

Frankie Palumbo, M POINTS John Hayes, M

2 # 17

Brian Coughlan, F

13

Kamba, J. Healy

7

SHOTS ON GOAL John Hayes, M

# 24

Modou Badjie, W

11

Connor Howe, W

11

SAVES Teddy Healy, G

# 46

Marcial Vasquez, G

2

W. SOCCER STANDINGS (FINAL) TEAM SUNYAC OVERALL Cortland - 1# 5-0-4 11-2-5 Brockport - 2

4-1-4

12-3-5

Plattsburgh - 3 4-1-4

7-5-5

New Paltz - 4

4-2-3

8-5-5

Oswego - 5

3-2-4

6-4-7

Geneseo - 6

2-1-6

7-3-8

Fredonia - E

3-5-1

6-8-2

Oneonta - E

2-6-1

5-6-3

Buffalo St. - E

1-5-3

7-6-4

Potsdam - E

1-6-2

3-10-2

STATISTICS (FINAL) GOALS Nora Fitzgerald, F

# 8

Avery Durgan, F

6

Allison Brown, F

3

ASSISTS Avery Durgan, F

# 6

Nora Fitzgerald, F

4

Brown, Santomassimo

3

POINTS Nora Fitzgerald, F

# 20

Avery Durgan, F

18

Allison Brown, F

9

SHOTS ON GOAL Nora Fitzgerald, F

# 23

Ella Santomassimo, F

18

Avery Durgan, F

16

SAVES Lauren Haley, G

# 70

Lily Bailey, G

9

Brook DaSilva, G

0

VOLLEYBALL STANDINGS (FINAL) TEAM Cortland - 1

SUNYAC OVERALL 9-0 23-3

New Paltz - 2

8-1

20-7

Geneseo - 3

7-2

13-12

Brockport - 4

6-3

16-3

Buffalo St. - 5

5-4

16-12

Plattsburgh - 6 3-6

12-13

Oswego - E

3-6

6-16

Oneonta - E

2-7

6-20

Fredonia - E

2-7

5-20

Potsdam - E

0-9

6-20

STATISTICS (FINAL) POINTS

#

Liya Girma, OH

240

Jeannette Ashong, MH

214

Darby Collyear, RS KILLS Liya Girma, OH

185.5 # 205

Darby Collyear, RS

170

Jeannette Ashong, MH ASSISTS Emma Rivers, S

160 # 417

Kyleigh Ganz, S

284

Payton Zophy, OH/L SERVICE ACES Emma Rivers, S

71 # 37

Shannon Fitzpatrick, DS/L

30

Liya Girma, OH DIGS Payton Zophy, OH/L

29 # 512

Liya Girma, OH

246

Emma Rivers, S

160

TENNIS STANDINGS (FINAL) TEAM SUNYAC OVERALL New Paltz - 1 7-0 7-0 Cortland - 2

6-1

7-3

Geneseo - 3

5-2

7-3

Oneonta - 4

4-3

6-5

Oswego - E

2-5

4-6

Plattsburgh - E 2-5

8-6

Brockport - E

1-6

2-8

Fredonia - E

1-6

1-7

STATISTICS (FINAL) SINGLES Jacklin Mitchell

# 10-1

Nicole Svantner

7-6

Ava Carey

7-6

DOUBLES TEAMS Hurwitz & J. Svantner

# 8-3

Carey & Mitchell

6-7

S. & N. Svantner

5-6

DOUBLES Hallie Hurwitz

# 9-5

Jacqueline Svantner

8-5

Carey, Mitchell

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“I’m passionate about bringing the winning culture that my father brought to the school when he was here.”

Smith expressed that he just wants to be a team player this season. He isn’t worried about himself, as he’s focused on helping improve his new team and putting in work so they can all win.

Smith hopes to put Plattsburgh back on the maps in terms of basketball.

Ezike also comes from Jefferson Community College to now play at Plattsburgh State and get his degree in psychology.

Ezike is excited to be around new players and energy.

“I’m excited to be around a new group of people. It’s definitely a better energy towards the SUNYAC championship or a championship in general,” Ezike said. “It’s good to be around a new coaching staff, in a new facility, around new faces, I’m just excited to be here.”

Even though Ezike always knew how to play basketball, he only started playing basketball his junior year of high school.

“The reason I actually started taking it seriously was because of my coach from high school. His name was Jermaine Campbell, a great guy,” Ezike said. “He definitely opened my mind up to great things life-wise.”

Jolly, like Trombley, comes from an in-conference team in SUNY Cortland. Jolly came to Plattsburgh to experience new things, and new opportunities.

“I would say it’s a new opportunity, there’s some new things to experience with my team and just win. I just want to win — that’s what I came here to do,” Jolly said. “I’m passionate about learning.

Learning everyday at practice is definitely hard and challenging in the right way. It gets all of us better, I would say, and just to win. I’m a winner. I like to win.”

Jeremy’s personal goal is to win the SUNYAC Championship.

“First of all, I want to win the SUNYAC chip, that comes first. I ain’t come all this way to Plattsburgh to lose,” Jolly said. “Another personal goal is to just get better, like if I could look at myself at the end of March and say I’m a better player than I was when I came here in August, I’ll be happy with myself this year.”

Continued from page 8 Wilson, who served a strong role for the Cardinals off the bench her first year, is prepared to contribute the leadership her coach is talking about.

“Personally, for me, I spent last year in the shoes as a freshman so I feel I can bring valuable experience along with the other upperclassmen,” Wilson said. “I’m a very verbal person. I would say I’m a strong communicator for the team and bringing that lively personality to the team just sparks the energy and keeps a positive tone.”

Smith led the team in assists last year with 3.3 per game, while Wolcott held down the paint, leading the team in both rebounds and blocks with 6.5 and 1.3 per game respectively.

The recruitment process for the Cardinals was successful this offseason as the coaching staff not only looked for players who would fill holes from last year, but also players who have the correct character for the program.

“I’m pretty specific on what the expectations are to be in the program and to be in the program for four years,”

Trombley is excited to compete with his teammates and get back to playing basketball after taking a year off at his last school. Trombley is very passionate about making an impact and trying to help his team win.

Trombley’s goals for this season are to win, to help his team win and make it to the playoffs. Before a game, Dylan likes to research and know his opponents.

“I like to learn as much as I possibly can about the opponent and then I make sure I’m eating right, sleeping right, just making sure that I am taking care of myself,” Trombley said.

The Plattsburgh Cardinals play Division I University of Vermont for the first time since 1996 tomorrow, Nov. 11.

Plattsburgh will play its usual slate of SUNYAC opponents this season, including its last in-conference matchups with SUNY Brockport and Geneseo.

The team looks to improve on last year’s 10-15, 6-12 campaign, and it’s confident in its personnel to get the job done.

LILY STUMM/Plattsburgh State Athletics

Guard/forwards Jeremiah Smith (left) and Ikechukwu Ezike (right) both come from Jefferson Community College.

WBB

Friday, Nov. 10, 2023

Sarraf said. “Obviously, aside from basketball talent, what I mention to the players is that you should legitimately be coming here to get an education. If that’s not one of your top priorities, I don’t know what you’re doing” The Cardinals 2023-24 squad features two international recruits, Deisz from Norway and Caarls from Sweden. These two have had to adjust to the differences between the European and American games, but also bring some of the international play styles to the team. “ H o p e f u l ly, I can contribute new energy.

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We have a different play style in Europe so hopefully, I can add some of that,” Caarls said. “At first it was different but now I’d say I’m starting to adjust.”

With a couple of scrimmages against St. Michael’s and Vermont State University-Johnson under the team’s belt, the team now looks to have a “oneday-at-a-time” mentality going into the season.

“We’re at the one-step-at-a-time part of the season. Luckily with the returners, we have what they’ve retained from last season has helped,” Sarraf said.

“With the whirlwind of basketball season starting, I really think the expectation for our team should be making the playoffs in the SUNYAC. Taking it dayby-day is how we do that.”

After the Cardinal’s first two games, against the Golden Knights and the St Lawrence Saints, the Cardinals will host the annual Cardinal Classic. They will face the Bates Bobcats and the Castleton Spartans Friday, Nov. 17, and Saturday, Nov. 18, respectively.

Jaden Wilson, guard/ forward

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The Cardinals have only posted impressive wins this season. Their narrowest win this season was 33-12 against Continued from page 8 St. Lawrence. Their largest was 97-5 over Potsdam.

Ruggers, with minimal Lederman credits Head padding, are punched, Coach Sean Morgan for the thrown, slammed, stomped team’s success. Morgan has and every other synonym been associated with Plattsfor clobbered. The Cardinals burgh rugby since its inception have tripped, wrestled and in the late 1970s, playing durroughhoused its way to the ing his college days and servtop of its league. ing multiple stints as coach.

“We play as a team. Play- This is Morgan’s last season ing as a team definitely coaching 15s, and after coachopens up a lot,” rugger Ale- ing sevens in the spring, will COLLIN BOLEBRUCH/Cardinal Points jandro Sosa said. “Our pack hang up the whistle for good.

Cardinal ruggers reset to position against the Bombers in carries us. They make the “In the end, it’s all bebacks look good. They do cause of him, to me,” rugger a scrum, both attempting to get possession of the ball. the dirty work.”

Casey Hollaran said.

Morgan wouldn’t take more people coming out credit — he’s happy seeing and they’re seeing the game his players reap the rewards. a lot more on TV. People The reward is support. understand the game more.

The crowd at the state Twenty years ago, people championship, including would come up, ‘What the the women’s rugby team, hell are these guys doing?’” exceeded multiple NCAA Lederman’s proud of what events in size, being one of the team has helped build the most attended this se- during his time with the team. mester. Mike Howard, direc“We’re doing this for the tor of intercollegiate athlet- future,” Lederman said. “You ics and recreation, watched might see the crowds like this the game. Rugby culture at now, but we’re doing this to Plattsburgh has grown year build something here. in and out, emphasized by the annual TnT charity tourCOLLIN BOLEBRUCH/Cardinal Points nament in the spring.

Email COLLIN BOLEBRUCH Nicolas Cudia celebrates the team’s win with women’s rugby “I’ve been here a while,” cp@cardinalpointsonline.com and supporters of the team. Cudia started against Ithaca.

Morgan said. “There’s a lot

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Sports Editor Collin Bolebruch

Friday, Nov. 10, 2023

5.57 VB - Payton Zophy had 5.57 digs per set this season, a team record.

4.61 VB - Zophy finished her career with 4.61 digs per set, also a team record.

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Emma McLean (9) fights for possession of the puck against the boards and two Lakers.

WHKY Continued from page 8 Shots were sent both ways as the teams battled for control of the offense, and the period ended with a 9-8 shot difference in Plattsburgh’s favor.

Soon enough, Plattsburgh answered Hull’s goal. Firstyear Adriana Urban got the puck on a breakaway and skillfully shot through several defenders to tie the game at 1-1 at 10:14.

The team was elated for the first-year, and senior captain Julia Masotta skated to collect the puck from the referee for Urban during her celebrations.

“At first I didn’t believe it.” Urban said, “It was kind of shocking, but a nice experience.”

Going into the tunnel for the first intermission of the night, Urban pointed to her parents in the stands.

Entering the second, the Cards pushed their offensive edge. The Lakers fought for every loose puck and bodied several Cardinals into the glass in an attempt to recapture a lead, yet only generated 6 shots to Plattsburgh’s 10.

This includes several shots which Plattsburgh was forced into coming from behind the net. Several possessions were taken behind the icing line, and Oswego was able to apply pressure and force shots into

the side of the goal posts.

Early in these possessions, audience members cheered for the Cards to “shoot!” The more possessions that got sent behind the net, the more frustrated players grew.

When shots were put up by Oswego, they certainly weren’t touching Plattsburgh’s net. Senior Lilla Nease made sure of that by saving all six shots in the period.

The Lakers mirrored Nease’s success in goal, and recorded 10 saves to match Plattsburgh’s 10 shots in the second period.

The score stood at a draw, and as the time at 1-1 grew, so did the competitiveness amongst the players. The game saw more than its fair share of physical clashes, and towards the end of the period, more than one altercation ended with words exchanged between Cards and Lakers.

Heading into the second intermission, the Cardinals were straight faced. This game was intense, and Plattsburgh looked as if it had no intention of leaving with just one goal.

The third period proved the Cards' determination was more than just a look. With 11 shots on goal, Plattsburgh scored two shots on the Oswego goal in the third period.

The game-winner came from Masotta. Su-An Cho and Ciara Wall were credited with the assists. Masotta said Wall’s penultimate pass on the play was what allowed for the finish.

Three-and-a-half minutes

COLLIN BOLEBRUCH/Cardinal Points

Su-An Cho (91) keeps the puck out of a Laker's reach.

MBB - The Cardinals will play Vermont Nov. 11 for the first time in 27 years.

later, Mae Olshansky scored to bring the match to the final score of 3-1. Masotta and Wall were the supporting cast of the goal.

The game was physical, and saw nine foul calls over the 60 minutes of action. At one point, a player was hit so hard they lost a glove, and it had to be retrieved by the referee several minutes later. Masotta gave credit to the referee for allowing the game to be so competitive, without letting it get too out of hand.

Oswego ensured that Plattsburgh’s first match of the season was a tough one, and it played with an intensity many of the newcomers hadn’t yet seen on the collegiate ice.

“It’s the first game of the year, really, for us. We’ve had two exhibition games and they’ve had two real games and played against good opponents,” Head Coach Kevin Houle said. “They were a little more game-ready coming into our rink and they took the game to us. Certainly at times in the first period we had our opportunities as well but I think it was more of getting used to that pace, and that battling that we hadn’t seen thus far and we were able to turn that around as the second period wore on.”

The match was a great reminder of how talent and strength of each team has been building throughout the years. The newly-minted SUNYAC will hold plenty of tough matches that sees the Cardinals against strong competitors.

“They’re a great team, and they’ve been a team that's improving every year.

So every time we’re playing, it’s going to be a tough game.” Masotta said.

The Cardinals will travel to Morrisville this Saturday, Nov. 11 to take on the conference rival Morrisville Mustangs.

7 WBB - Bri Brousseau scored seven points in three mins vs. Clarkson.

12 XC - The men's team finished in fifth place at SUNYACs for the first time in 12 years.

Jeannette Ashong has been a force for her team all season. She ended her second year with a strong two games against non-SUNYAC opponents.

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K 15

PTS 17.5

SA 1

BA 3

TB 3

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CARDINAL CLIPS Cardinal Clips is a bitesized, condensed look at Plattsburgh State Athletics and its programs.

SOCCER

The State University of New York Athletic Conference has announced its All-SUNYAC men’s and women’s soccer teams after the conclusion of both seasons. Two Cardinal men — defender Brian Coughlan and junior midfielder John Hayes — and four Cardinal women — senior forward Nora Fitzgerald, junior goalkeeper Lauren Haley, senior forward Avery Durgan and senior defender Casey Granger — received honors.

Coughlan was named to his second All-SUNYAC Second Team, his first at his new position. He made the team last year as a forward.

This season, Coughlan contributed on the back end of the field without minimizing

his offensive production. He scored six goals and an assist for a total of 13 points. Coughlan was crucial for multiple wins, notching three gamewinning goals. He was important for penalty kicks, where he nailed all three.

Hayes has been All-SUNYAC Third Team in all three of his seasons at Plattsburgh. Hayes was again a large part of the team’s offense, leading the team in points for the first time in his career with 17 points.

Fitzgerald has now been named to an All-SUNYAC team three times. She earned her first First Team appearance as a defender last season, and repeated her First Team success as a forward this year.

Fitzgerald was the team’s top scorer with 20 points, the fifth-most in the SUNYAC. She was a driving force for the team all season, scoring two game-winning goals.

Haley has established her-

self as the centerpiece of a stout Cardinals defense, taking home First Team honors.

Haley saved 70 shots and pitched seven shutouts to fuel a top-three seed Plattsburgh and secure her position as the best goalie in the SUNYAC. Durgan finished her career with her first All-SUNYAC nod, making it onto the Second Team. She had her best season this year, scoring 17 points and leading the team in assists, with six. Durgan came up big in the final week of conference play, scoring game-winners against Oneonta and Geneseo to spring the Cardinals into hosting a playoff game.

Granger took home her second all-conference selection with this year’s All-SUNYAC Third Team selection.

Granger joined Haley on the back half of the field, posting one of the best defenses in the SUNYAC.

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Women's hockey won its first SUNYAC game Nov. 3. After a a 1-1 first period, the team got to business and showed why its still number one.

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Sports Editor Collin Bolebruch

Friday, Nov. 10, 2023

Walcott clogs lanes, styles braids Plattsburgh and her story is as fascinating as any you’ll find on campus. Walcott Student-athletes often have came to SUNY Plattsburgh to balance an immense sched- last year after finding out ule between their academic about its strong business and athletic obligations and program that aligned with this can leave them feeling the goals she had set for overwhelmed and overex- herself in life: to be a suctended. To add running a cessful business owner.

It wasn’t just the business business on top of all of that seems like a daunting task, program that drew her to but Imani Walcott has made this school. It was also basthis a reality for herself. She ketball that led her here.

Walcott was recruited to has managed to thrive as a student, a basketball player be a center for the women's and as a business owner. Her basketball team at SUNY business is one of an impor- Plattsburgh and she has tant niche here at Plattsburgh. impressed during her time Walcott is a second-year on the team. She led the accounting student at SUNY team in rebounds and total blocks with averages of 6.5 rebounds per game and 30 blocks on the year.

Her dominance on the court is wonderful, but her impact off the court is even more important.

At SUNY Plattsburgh, there are not a bevy of hairdressers who can give people of color the hairstyles that they desire. Walcott's business, “Ebony Locs,” specializes in people of color's hair.

Walcott provides a much JAYNE SMITH/Cardinal Points needed service Imani Walcott styles her client, Ashley to people of colBarrett. Walcott has plenty of customor in the Plattsers, including Plattsburgh State athletes. burgh commu-

BY MIKAI BRUCE

Associate Sports Editor

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nity and this is something that means a lot to her.

“I decided to continue doing hair in college because this is something that I love to do and I believe I will be in this business for life. Knowing there isn’t a lot of opportunity to get our hair done locally and affordable, and being able to help with that, is Provided by Plattsburgh State Athletics a blessing,” Imani Walcott faces a Weselyan defender in the post. Walcott led the Walcott said. team in rebounds and total blocks last season and is a force in the paint.

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The convenience of her cott is a student, basketWalcott has many cus- business plays a large role ball player and a business tomers all over campus and in its success as well, and owner and thriving in all of the reviews about her hair- for her to always have slots those roles. She is the emstyling expertise are stellar. available around her aca- bodiment of perseverance “Her business is efficient demic and athletic schedule and is showing no signs of and affordable, gets the is no easy task. slowing down. job done and never dis“I require a deposit to soappoints,” Mussa Kone, lidify appointments so that Plattsburgh State track and I can write out all of my hair field athlete, said. appointments on my calenEmail MIKAI BRUCE Most college students have dar that are just for hair. At cp@cardinalpointsonline.com a busy life and for Walcott’s the beginning of the season,

TRUNK or TREAT

Sophomore Riley Sutherland (left), sophomore Brannan Butler (center), sophomore Spencer Bellina (right) and Luk Jirousek (front) of men's hockey hand out candy to local children.

(From left to right) Jessica Mare, Jillian Bezio, Catrina Maltes, Zoe Rice, Mackenzie Lawless and Allison Brown of women's soccer dress as jack-o-lanterns.

Burghy (left) and Lily White (right) of women's volleyball pose in front of the trunks and turnout. White is the Co-President of the Student Athlete-Advisory Commitee and helped coordinate the event.

FRIDAY, NOV. 10, 2023

GUEST ESSAY

Transgender Day of Remembrance ticipate in sports or any other event designed to make their live as normal as possible given their transgender/ gender non-binary identity. Thankfully, parents of these students are standing up to defend their children and demanding their children be treated with equal dignity, respect and consideration as any other student in school.

BY KELLY METZGAR Contributor

Transgender Day of Remembrance, which occurs annually on Nov. 20, is a day to memorialize people killed as the result of transphobia (hatred or fear of transgender and gender nonconforming/non-binary people). We also remember those who died because of suicide.

This day serves to bring attention to the continued violence and non-acceptance endured by the transgender community which we see at an alarming new rate across this country.

Transgender Day of Remembrance is observed in cities across the U.S. and in more than 20 countries around the world. In the last 12 months in the United States alone, 44 people were brutally murdered just for identifying and presenting as transgender or gender non-binary/non-conforming.

A majority of those murdered are transgender women of color. It is time to stop this violence, hate and senseless death! It is time to celebrate the wide range of gender diversity many Americans and especially many New Yorkers share.

We often confuse a person’s sex with their gender. A person’s sex is determined by their presumptive physical anatomy at birth. Gender is in our minds - how we see and think of ourselves, who we know ourselves to be, how we express ourselves daily to people around us.

Transgender, the “T” component of LGBTQIA+, refers to how we identify, express ourselves and desire to be accepted daily.

Many people in society today view LGBTQIA+ as a “choice.” I can assure you this is not a “choice” to be forced to hide ourselves from those we love, live or work with for fear of rejection, harassment, loss of employment, loss of access to medical, dental or behavioral health care services, denial of social services, public accommodations, housing, physical

and visible in everyday life. If we are to live in a modern, progressive society, we must welcome and accept all people regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression along with all the other protected groups of people who reside in this state.

When will we finally learn to “do unto others, as we want ourselves to be treated” “respect the inherent dignity and worth of every person” and to finally “love our neighbors as ourselves”? Time to practice what many say they profess!

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or verbal assaults or the very real possibility of being murdered.

We must put an end to the misinformation legislators are fed by those who seek to erase us from society. Put an end to fascist and authoritarian politicians attempting to play god by insisting they know more and are better advised than medical and behavioral health professionals as they attempt and often succeed in regulating and restricting access to vital medical and mental health care, especially for our youth. We must put an end to the interference governmental officials seek to impose on our children and youth while in public school.

Being LGBTQIA+ is not a “choice” we make. This is who we are! How we were created prior to birth. We are not looking to be changed, fixed or forced into a lifestyle deemed socially acceptable by others.

In recent years, we witness the rise in ultra-conservativism, ultra-religious liberty rights, the MAGA movement and other anti-LGBTQIA+/ anti-transgender legislation enacted across the nation aimed an innocent transgender children and parents. It is increasingly not safe for our children to attend public schools, par-

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Non-discrimination laws enacted in recent years are constantly being challenged in many states based on “religious liberty” or “religious beliefs” of legislators, which once again seeks to deny basic human rights to LGBTQIA+ and especially transgender/gender non-binary people of all ages, races, ethnicities and social backgrounds.

Contrary to Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Bobert’s assertion, it is not up to religion to dictate or direct governmental laws and policies.

There is “supposed to be” a definite and defined separation of church and state. The United States was not built as a theocracy but as a representative democracy where no religious beliefs dominate others.

The transgender community is continuing to make ourselves known

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Transgender Day of Remembrance commemoration service will be held virtually by Zoom on Sunday, Nov. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m.

For more information, email ancga@outlook.com or visit our Facebook events page to register in advance at https://www.facebook.com/adkncga.

Email KELLY METZGAR ancga@outlook.com

Know your alcohol limits, learn safety

BY KIYANNA NOEL Managing/Arts & Culture Editor

Vodka, tequila, rum and other varieties of alcohol could lead anyone down a dangerous road of alcoholism, alcohol poisoning and bad decisions. Throughout my time at SUNY Plattsburgh, I have seen students get drunk in a variety of ways and end up in many dangerous situations: some with alcohol poisoning and others getting injured or hurting others.

The past two weekends at SUNY Plattsburgh, I have walked students to their dorms or the place where they are residing. These students I have never met before nor did I have any personal connection to them besides seeing them at the same location I was. Both were visibly without a friend, unable to form a coherent sentence and expressed that they had been drinking heavy amounts of alcohol.

The importance of knowing your limit creates a safe environment for you and those around you. While drinking can enhance your fun in the moment it can also make the people around you feel unsafe and can hinder your self-awareness.

Psychology major Kathryn Guyer has been around students who were overly intoxicated and had to watch over them as she knows it can be risky to be drunk and alone.

“You can’t always trust the people around you enough to

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keep you safe,” Guyer said.

“Not knowing your limit and going out and getting more drunk than you thought, you lose control of yourself and your own safety.”

Guyer even mentioned that it’s important to keep an eye out for each other, be aware and not leave anyone alone or behind.

Guyer knew that if her friends were ever to get too

drunk, she would be the one to make sure they all got home safe. Even though it worried her, Guyer “knew that her safety was entirely in my hands and no matter what I was going to get her home.”

Hospitality management and public relations major Abigail Landolf works at the Magnus Ridge winery. Landolf has seen many people come in and out of the win-

ery, even some asking for her opinions on which is better for specific percentages and prices. However, she consistently warns customers about knowing their limits when it comes to drinking.

“I think it’s important to know your limit because if something were to happen or you were to get injured, people that are drinking won’t necessarily be able to help

you,” Landolf said. “Also, some people do things they regret when they get drunk, and when you put a lot of people doing that and not knowing their limits in one room, things can happen.”

Anything can happen to someone who doesn’t know their limit. In any environment, it is important to be able to get yourself home safely with your friends, family or even a night out on your own. Landolf explained how not knowing your limits can hinder this.

“If you don’t know your own limits you want to be able to keep yourself safe, especially if your friends leave you, someone is bothering you or just trying to maneuver around people,” Landolf said. “You don’t want to be incapacitated and not be able to walk yourself home, avoid running into things or even stand up for yourself.”

In today’s society, a stranger can be a guardian angel to help guide you or someone waiting to take advantage of you. It’s important to remember your limit because it can save you from regrets, embarrassment or even assault. As a society, everyone should look out for each other, but most importantly, everyone needs to look out for themselves to avoid losing control of themselves in any situation.

Email KIYANNA NOEL cp@cardinalpointsonline.com

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Editorial Board

Prof. comments on editorial I am both bemused and saddened by your editorial of Oct. 26 addressing the current catastrophe in the Levant, “We can’t ignore war crimes - Updated.”

At best your commentary is a cry from collective hearts anguished by the plague called war.

Such a reading is as understandable as it is forgivable. For those surviving its horror, war is often a life-altering experience.

At worst it serves as a polemic of half-truth arguments from the victimoppressor worldview ascendant in the politics of identity. A view of what may be the latest campaign in a war against Western Civilization should do more.

The Ottoman Empire had no “seat at the table” for the 1920 San Remo Conference because it was a member of the Central Powers and its Empire was defeated in the Great War. The Ottomans nourished what became the lost generation with its unprovoked and unlawful armed attacks on Russia’s Black Sea ports in October, 1914. So, too, it prosecuted the murderous Armenian “cleansing” beginning in 1915.

Of this disaster Polish lawyer and scholar Raphael Lemkin first used the term genocide.

What is referred to as “Palestine’’ has never in history fulfilled requirements sufficient for statehood under customary international law or the Montevideo Convention of 1933. Palestine is a geographic designation,

not a sovereign one. It stands apart due to recurring conflict, but is otherwise comparable to what we call the “North Country” or “Staten Island.”

Palestinians today are primarily descendants of nationals of what was recognized in international law prior to 1949 as Transjordan. According to Israel’s latest census, Palestinians living and working in Israel make up more than 20 % of its population.

Before the current disaster, Israel had withdrawn all settlements and its armed forces from Gaza nearly 20 years ago.

It is logically inconsistent to assert that Palestine (Gaza and the West Bank?) is a state in international law and that it is, at the same time, occupied by Israel. Which is it? It cannot concurrently be both. Students would do well to study Article 42 of the 1907 Hague Convention, which still provides the legal definition of “occupied territory.”

Assuming, for the sake of argument, it is apt to call Gaza an “open air prison,” it is thus primarily so because Hamas has repeatedly squandered billions of dollars in foreign assistance expending it to wage war on Israeli civilians rather than forging the communal infrastructure and adopting those policies necessary to foster what could be a Singapore on the Mediterranean.

The state of Israel, unique in its creation for sure, has repulsed repetitive unlawful attacks from

foreign invaders - in 1948, 1973, 1978 and now 2023.

It launched a preemptive strike under the customary doctrine of anticipatory self-defense in 1967 to thwart foreign aggressions against its territorial integrity and political independence. The Oct. 26 Cardinal Points piece asserts that Israel, in the years following its independence, “continued its expansion beyond . . . proposed borders” with no analysis - or even recognition - of its having done so for purposes of security and in each instance as a consequence of having defeated antecedent aggression and invading armies.

Israel has of necessity defended itself from unlawful perfidious attacks that intentionally target noncombatants by terrorist “militants” - long categorized as unprivileged belligerents under the laws of war - throughout its existence.

Today Israel is entitled, consistent with longstanding principles of customary international law and the structure of Article 51 of the UN Charter, to defend itself following an evil armed attack, extant to all willing to acknowledge it, of the Oct. 7 cross-border barbarism perpetrated by the “military group” Hamas.

Finally, regrettably, editorial language that employs provocative but precise terms such as “war crime” and “genocide” serves to showcase your staff’s understandable misapprehension of their meaning and a

fundamental misunderstanding of those articulate violations of public international law.

Cardinal Points writes “[a]s the media, we bear enormous responsibility in framing the war and informing our audience . . .” I concur with you in part. To be sure the media’s role is to inform.

In a dark time it strikes me that the first duty of a free press is to shine a light that fully illuminates dangers. Similarly, the duty of free people everywhere - but especially in the Academy - is to call all things by their proper names.

To be clear, please know I sincerely agree with and share your declining to fall silent on fractious issues out of fear of being heard. I fully applaud your “tak[ing] a stand” on this, still another ugly war, in a proper, peaceful manner.

As Cardinals, I trust that we agree the humanitarian horror of lives lost and unimaginable suffering of Palestinians and Israelis alike is a disaster worthy of civilization’s urgent and most careful attention. And let us not forsake others - like those American nationals - trapped in Gaza by circumstance or bound over as hostage.

We might all do our part by engaging in open and civil discourse on the pressing issues of our times.

Editor in Chief Aleksandra Sidorova

Managing Editor Kiyanna Noel

News Editor Hayden Sadler

Arts & Culture Editor

Sports Editor Collin Bolebruch

Assoc. Sports Editor Mikai Bruce

Graphics Editor Cameron Greaves

Opinion Editor Daniela Raymond

Multimedia Editor Jacob Crawford

Photography Editor Jayne Smith

Kiyanna Noel

Public Relations Chair

Web Editor

Kennedy Tavares

Yuki Ouchi

Faculty Adviser Shawn Murphy

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Wm. Peters Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

FNAF a fun cheesy watch

BY JEREMY BINNING Staff Writer

Halloween passed a few weeks ago, but is there ever really not a good time to watch a ditzy horror film? “Five Nights at Freddy’s” checks off just about every box on the checklist when it comes to a cheesy horror film.

The movie starts following the struggling life of the main character Mike, who is a security guard who can’t keep a job.

In the midst of learning about him, it’s obvious that he has trauma that is still affecting him to this day. The first instance is when he runs down on a father who is aggressively dragging his child and beats him after mistaking it for a kidnapping.

He seeks help from a hiring agency and due to his struggles of holding a job amid his violent outbreaks, is offered a night security job that no one wants. At first, he declines. But as time goes on and the constant custody battle he is going through with his scheming aunt Jane over his younger sister rages on, he accepts the job to show the court he has employment and is fit to watch his sister.

The security job is an abandoned pizzeria and arcade that shut down

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in the late ’80s after children had gone missing from the place. As he works, he befriends a police officer who is familiar with the place and also takes a liking to him. She seems to know more about the place and constantly gives warnings to Mike, but he still doesn’t understand.

The story progresses and it is revealed that Mike saw his younger brother be abducted when they were kids and he blames himself to this day. He constantly relives it in his dreams with the help of pills so he can figure out who it was that took his brother.

The psychological aspect of the film takes its time to develop, but by the end, the pieces click together. The idea that mechanical teddy bears

are possessed by missing children and kill people is as corny as it comes, but nonetheless is a film worth watching with friends if you need a laugh with mild gore.

Joshua Carter, a junior majoring in psychology, recently watched the movie with friends and thought the movie was exactly like he expected.

“Anyone who went into seeing this movie with a serious mindset shouldn’t have wasted their time,” Carter laughed. “It was better than I expected, honestly. I knew it was a cheesy movie but the story actually tied into what was going on and it kept me wanting to watch to the end to see how it finishes.

Jacalyn Samuelson, a senior majoring in criminal justice, also

thought similar had similar thoughts.

“I feel like it was good for what it was: a cheesy horror movie.”

Samuelson said she also thought the movie was better than she thought it would be.

“It took some time but the plot began to make sense and it was honestly funny the way it played out. The killer mechanical bears were my favorite part. I just thought it was a new way to have a villain in a horror movie and I would have never thought of that.”

The movie is worth the laugh and is worth the watch with a group of friends, or if you are bored and have nothing better to do.

Email JEREMY BINNING cp@cardinalpointsonline.com

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