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College celebrates Trans Visibility Day

BY JESSE TAYLOR Staff Writer

International Transgender Day of Visibility was last Friday, March 31. All across the country transgender people and supporters gathered in celebration of their identities.

At SUNY Plattsburgh, the LGBTQ+ Resource Committee staff worked with

the Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance and Dr. Michael Morgan to bring together a series of events in recognition of the national observance.

To kick the day off, students were encouraged to chat with the LGBTQ+ Resource Committee in the H.U.B. from 9 to 11 a.m. about anything, from people’s experiences as mem-

bers of the transgender community to their journey in discovering their transgender identities.

The discussion in the H.U.B. was followed by a panel discussion at 11 a.m. hosted by Kelly Metzgar, co-founder and executive director of the Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance and joined by panelists Lamar

SA elections lack enough candidates

BY ALEKSANDRA SIDOROVA News & Managing Editor

General Student Association elections are happening April 18. However, another — special — election will follow, as there are not enough candidates running to fill all positions.

In total, there are 24 positions to fill. Eight of the positions are on the Executive Council — president, vice president, treasurer and five coordinators — and the other 16 positions are in the Senate. It is crucial that all positions are filled, as each senator is responsible for a unique aspect of student life, from College Auxiliary Services to living off-campus. No candidates are running for treasurer and three senator positions.

To Senator Dhruv Shah, the responsibility that lies within the treasurer position is deterring students from running. Shah also said SA members have done work behind the scenes encouraging people they know to run in elections.

SA Liaison Tyler Hargraves said the responsibility to promote elections falls on all components of the SA, although the Board of Elections could choose not to promote it. Hargraves, who also advises the Board of Elections, declined to comment on the effectiveness of current efforts to promote the elections, saying he would

prefer to leave judgment up to students.

To Chair of Elections Mary Stockman, poor turnout is the result of a lack of promotion. This responsibility has not been clearly defined and communicated across the SA.

“It’s embarrassing, it’s sad that people who are supposed to represent the student body are lacking in representing the student body because they’re not making sure that there’s a next legislation,” Stockman said.

Stockman said promoting the election is not the Board of Elections’ responsibility because it lacks the resources the SA has to promote it, such as access to the Instagram account. Instead, the board, which Stockman said is an entity separate from the SA yet connected to it, focuses on organizing elections and ensuring they are fair and not degrading to other candidates.

Stockman said the BOE communicated the need to promote elections “many times,” including personally discussing the matter with SA President Taiba Azeem and Vice President Saran Kaba and addressing the Executive Council in a meeting.

Childs, Nate LaBounty, Sage Wolf, Gray Adkins and Amber Desjardins. To open the panel, Metgzar explained what Transgender Day of Visibility is:

“It’s an annual event that occurs March 31, dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by the trans community world-

wide,” Metzgar said. The transgender community faces discrimination from various groups of people across the globe. This can lead to anxiety, depression and suicidal ideations if transgender people are not properly supported in their journey as a trans person. The Trevor Project found in a 2022 survey of 34,000

queer individuals aged 13 to 24 that more than half of transgender youth had seriously considered suicide in the previous year.

“It’s a really scary time to be trans,” Childs said. Being visible means freeing one’s own identity and celebrating it, allowing one’s true self to become seen by all.

Provided by the Adirondack North Country Gender Alliance

Trans Trivia attendees, predominantly brothers of Nu Theta Gamma, pose after the event hosted by Kelly Metzgar (in purple) and Regan Levitte (in polka dot) to end the day of programming. The event

jeopardy-style game with questions on LGBT celebrities and personalities, laws, history and queerness in cultures around the world.

March 29

A Sundowner employee reported food being stolen.

March 31

A Student Health and Counseling Center Employee reported a larceny.

April 3

A student reported their bag was missing from the Whiteface Hall laundry room.

April 3

A student came by the University Police station and reported that property had been stolen from their wallet.

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Student Association Coverage Three clubs upgrade status

BY HAYDEN SADLER Staff Writer

The Student Association swore in a new member of the Senate and approved multiple club status requests during a brief March 29 meeting.

During the meeting, the SA Senate appointed and swore in Celine Nwakeze as a new senator, who was also approved as the ex-officio member of the finance board. She was recommended by Treasurer Osamuyimen Omorogbe-Akpata and approved unanimously by the Senate. Nwakeze, a junior with a double major in economics and marketing, stated that her experience with the finance board would be an asset in her role as a senator.

In addition to Nwakeze’s appointment, the Senate unanimously approved three clubs for permanent status on campus. House of Divinity, a modeling club represented by Senator Liza Ali, was the first to receive permanent status.

Senator Djeneba Sy mentioned the club had demonstrated strong involvement on campus and added that the club had been active on Instagram as well. The Senate then approved the

club's status unanimously.

Morgan’s Message, a student-athlete mental health outreach club, was also approved unanimously for permanent status. The club’s representatives explained that their goal was to create awareness around mental health and provide support to student-athletes. Morgan’s Message receiving approval for permanent club status is an important step in ensuring student-athlete mental wellbeing. The club has been active on Instagram, where students can find links to join its email list and GroupMe chat for club updates.

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CP Corrections

NEWS:

1) In the previous issue's article "Ethics Institute talks uphold democracy," the guest speaker from SUNY Oneonta Matt Murphy is identified as a history professor. He is a political science professor.

2) In the same article, due to an error on the Institute's web page, it is stated to have been founded in 1999. It was actually founded in 1998.

SPORTS:

1) In the previous issue's article "Women's rugby competes at CRC," the name of a player, Natalia Sheffer, is misspelled several times as "Shaffer."

ARTS & CULTURE:

1) In the previous issue's article "Love letters on display at Krinovitz," the concert's name is wrong and it is mistakenly identified as a piano recital. It is actually "Karen Becker and Friends' A Fool for Love: An Evening of Musical Love Letters."

2) The same article mistakenly portrayed the guest alumnus Mason Barber, who had a small role reading some of Ludwig van Beethoven's writing in the second act, as the center of the concert.

3) In the previous issue's article "Recognizing crime before and after COVID," the name of Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences Genie Babb is misspelled as Jamie Bapp.

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At the recent meeting, the Senate voted unanimously to approve Young Life for permanent club status. The treasurer and the president of Young Life presented their case to the Senate, explaining that their organization is a chapter of the national Christian ministry of the same name that helps

young adults grow in their faith through relationships with others. They hold a small group every Monday in collaboration with BASIC, another Christian ministry, and have meetings on Thursdays at Tim Horton's with two alumni who serve as mentors. In addition, they recently held a tie-dye night and went to see the movie "Jesus Revolution" with 20 students in attendance at both events. After hearing their presentation, the Senate approved their permanent club status without objection.

The Senate also discussed the lack of SA presence at a recent Open House and called for greater attendance at the upcoming April 8 Open House.

As part of senators’ reports, Senator En-

dalkachew Abebe announced that he had reached out to the president of Biketopia club, Eirik Lavigne, to speak at the Cardinal Sustainability Summit April 23.

Ali reported on the Club/ Organization Awards categories that will be voted on during the next board meeting, which includes Best New Club/Organization, Best Permanent (Club), Best Event and Most Improvement.

Ali also said the club APOSA — Apostolic Students and Associates — was denied permanent status at the board's meeting the previous Friday, and Ali plans to meet with the club to see how the board can help.

False shooter threat update

New York State Police received bomb threat reports from school principals and superintendents across the state Tuesday, an unsigned campus-wide email sent the same day stated.

"Initial indications are that this is another form of 'swatting' or false

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threat, similar to what we experienced last week," the email read, referring to the false shooter threat at Plattsburgh High School the morning of March 30. In another update on the incident, College President Alexander Enyedi reported that Emergency Manager

The minutes for the Executive Council meeting March 27 show that the Executive Council suggested postponing the deadline for candidates to submit their application packets, which Stockman refused.

The meeting minutes quote Kaba as saying, “I think it’s not fair to put it all on us when it is also your job to promote. It’s not just on us.” The minutes also quote Azeem: “I agree that the Student Association didn’t do their job by promoting it, but we need to work together to fix this mistake and have a functioning election.”

The same day, the SA instagram account posted a reminder for candidates to submit their application packets — the first time it posted about elections since March 20, a week prior.

SA Coordinator for the Arts and Public Relations Manager Pilar Balader Herrero expressed her personal opinion on the matter in an email statement:

“I think all officers let go of the reins a little bit with the promotional aspect of the elections when we saw how intensely involved the board of elections was, compared to other years,” Balader stated. “We didn't actually understand how much BOE was involved in the marketing of the elections, and we ended up being two groups expecting the other one to take the first step. Communication has been our number one priority ever since the start of the year, and there is still a lot of room for improvement on that front.”

In an email statement, similarly to Balader, Azeem said the SA was expecting “similar buzz and results” to the previous election, which had the “highest voter turnout and the maximum number of participants.”

Kaba stated in an email that “lack of promotion or awareness about the available positions could have contributed to the lack of candidates.” It is also generally “not uncommon for student organizations,” such as the SA, “to face challenges in finding candidates for leadership positions, especially during elections,” due to the responsibility the positions require of the candidates.

Kaba wrote that it is important to let all students know about the responsibilities each role entails, so they can make a more informed decision of whether to run in the election. Additionally, candidates can

Director Michael Caraballo will conduct an after-action analysis next week. The results of the analysis will be shared with the campus and used to devise a protocol that the college will follow should a similar incident occur again.

benefit from “training and mentorship opportunities” to prepare them for the challenges and responsibilities they will face.

There have been some adjustments to the candidate registration process. To run for a position on the Executive Council, candidates must gather 115 signatures from SUNY Plattsburgh students. This has not been a requirement for general elections since 2020, when it was dropped due to COVID-19 measures limiting students’ interaction with each other.

“We needed to get to a more post-COVID kind of mindset, and I feel like Board of Elections was in a pre-COVID, during-COVID kind of mindset, and I wanted to progress the campus a bit more,” Stockman said.

Some of the five BOE members were against reintroducing the signature requirement, but Stockman thought it was fair to do so. In the decision, she considered that this was practiced at SUNY Plattsburgh before COVID, is practiced at other colleges’ student organizations and mimics politics beyond college.

“I think it’s just fair to bring back signatures because you’re running for exec,” Stockman said.

This measure also shows a candidate is motivated, Stockman said.

Other requirements include submitting an application by the deadline of March 28 and having a cumulative GPA higher than 2.0. There is also a form to indicate anticipated campaign expenses not to exceed $100, which the SA will cover.

There are also guidelines for student campaigns. For example, students may not campaign door to door unless they have obtained permission from Campus Housing and Community Living. It is also not allowed to slip flyers under residents’ doors, which the BOE’s election guidelines describe as a “violation of privacy” and “unwanted ‘clutter.’”

“Ultimately, it's essential to ensure that the election process is fair and transparent and that all candidates have equal opportunities to participate,” Kaba’s statement read. “Encouraging diversity and inclusivity in student leadership can also help ensure that a broad range of perspectives and experiences are represented in decision-making processes."

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“It’s really just like trying to push back against all that pressure and shame and secrecy that we get taught,” Adkins said. Transgender people sometimes live in secrecy for fear of retaliation from family, friends or even strangers.

“I have faced some battles being a trans woman I am, with violence, especially in women’s bathrooms,” Desjardins said.

Although many of the panelists were quick to point out that the queer community in Plattsburgh is strong and welcoming, this is not the case for all

areas in the country.

Openly identifying as transgender is requiring more bravery with the passing of legislation across the country that tries to prevent gender and sexuality from being discussed in schools, such as Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill, and deny transgender people gender-affirming healthcare, as in Tennessee. However, bravery will only get some so far, as being transgender also takes a lot of personal work.

Morgan, a professor of communication sciences and disorders and speech therapist, hosted another discussion at 2 p.m. to talk about the work he does with transgender individuals who believe their voice does not reflect the way they feel about their gen-

der. Men and women have differences in the way that their vocal tract is constructed, making it more difficult for trans women to convey the voice that they want. Morgan quite literally helps transgender people find their voice.

For transgender people, finding that voice is important as the community has received a lot of media attention in recent years. Each transgender person is an individual with their own thoughts, needs and ideas with no one member of the community a representative of the entire population of transgender people.

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Attendees sit in a circle to hear about trans voice

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training from Dr. Michael Morgan.

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Kelly Metzgar, seated across a smiling Michael Morgan, points at one of the talk’s attendees as she talks to them on the third floor of Feinberg Library.

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A participant slouches after answering a Trans Trivia question incorrectly. The attention then shifts to another participant, who is ready to give their own answer.

April marks time for celebration

BY BRYN FAWN Opinions Editor & PR Chair

April marks several holidays for many religions. Easter for Christian students, Passover for Jewish students and Ramadan for Muslim students will be celebrated this month at SUNY Plattsburgh. April also signals the end of the school year as the semester comes to a close.

This year, the Desi Club and Muslim Student Association have worked hard to ensure Muslim students feel involved. Iftar Dinner was held March 31 and there were decorations put up on campus.

Easter largely dominates United States’s culture. Stores in Plattsburgh are filled with Easter baskets, chocolate bunnies and egg-dying kits. There is little focus on Ramadan or Passover as these holidays, while important to their celebrants, are not nearly as marketable. This is due to the fact that there are less individuals who celebrate locally.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and this year it is from sundown March 22 to April 20. Participants fast from dawn to sunset while also abstaining from smoking and sex. Muslims have an early breakfast before dawn and then break their fast in the evening, however, only those who can safely fast are expected to do so.

Passover is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the Israelites’ escape from Egyptian slavery with the leadership of Moses. It

is one of the major Jewish holidays, holding more importance than that of Hanukkah. Passover this year begins sundown April 5 and continues until April 13.

Judaism is similar to Christianity in that there are different denominations who all celebrate Passover differently. There is a dinner, called Seder, that has several traditions dur-

ing the night. Experiencing and understanding other cultures and religions helps build a well-rounded understanding of the world. It helps create new ideas.

However, the campus still struggles to embrace diversity. For students unable to attend a temple for Seder, no traditional Jewish foods were provided. Sunset is growing later in the day,

‘Fahrenheit 451’ ignites discussion

BY ALEXA DUMAS Web Editor

“If you hide your ignorance, no one will hit you and you’ll never learn.”

Imagine a world without books. Important writers and thinkers throughout history are pulled from personal shelves, thrown outside and burned. People are persecuted for owning all forms of literature, and the only way to gain knowledge is through television.

This is the world of Guy Montag, the protagonist of Ray Bradbury’s 1951 novel, “Fahrenheit 451,” where owning books is punishable by fire. Montag works as a fireman and is responsible for destroying all evidence of books within his society. This is ironic, as firefighters help stop fires in our society, but in Bradbury’s world, they start fires.

By burning books, the firemen are responsible for censoring the collective knowledge of Montag’s society.

As the novel progresses, Montag yearns to know more about why his society rejects books and

knowledge, and why the profession he represents is responsible for getting rid of all information.

Montag meets a young girl named Clarisse, who is knowledgeable about the past, which shocks Montag. She urges him to think critically about the world around him. However, Clarisse’s knowledge becomes the reason for her death.

Driven by the loss of his friendship with Clarisse, Montag questions his life.

His wife, Mildred, feels like a static character. She has no depth to her, besides the fact that she constantly watches television.

In the world of “Fahrenheit 451,” people are able to interact with the actors in the show they are watching. Mildred’s only reason to function is to play a role with the actors on screens that cover the entire length of three walls in the Montag home.

so Muslim students may only be able to get food at Sundowner during Ramadan. There are also no special events or cuisines provided for Ramadan specifically held by campus. Events such as Desi Prom, Holi Celebration or International DJ Night were held by clubs run by students. Students are what make SUNY Plattsburgh the campus that it is. By looking a little

closer, it’s clear the campus is rich with diversity. Campus still stumbles in forgetting or even disregarding the less practiced religions and cultures. The Desi Club has proved, however, that there is an interest and students are willing to take matters into their own hands.

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Mother’s vices end four children

BY BRYN FAWN Opinions Editor & PR Chair

Sex, ecstasy and closeness are desires we love to indulge in, some more than others. Some thirst for them so strongly they will draw blood to keep them in their grasp.

Susan Eubanks was the mother of four sons in San Marcos, California. Eubanks historically had trouble with men. The father of her sons had divorced her, but things were looking up as she had a new boyfriend.

Eubanks would end the lives of her four children Oct. 27, 1996 and then try to kill herself.

Leading up to the murders, Eubanks was having severe marital troubles. She appeared before a judge, claiming her atthe-time husband physically abused her in fits of alcoholic rage, often threatening to kill her.

Eubanks was terrible with finances, owing $40,000 in credit card debt and she was ordered to pay $341 a month in child support for a child she had in a different marriage.

Eubanks quickly rebounded and began dating Rene Dodson. However,

things had already begun to sour. Oct. 27, Eubanks and Dodson drank an insurmountable amount of alcohol while taking Valium. Valium is an anxiolytic — an anxiety reducing medication — and sedative that when paired with alcohol, can lead to severe side effects and even death.

The pair began to quarrel, which resulted in Dodson ending the relationship and stating he would move out. In a rage, Eubanks slashed Dodson’s tires in an at-

tempt to trap him on her property. Police were called, and Dodson was escorted home.

Police would return several hours later to find three dead children, and one rushed to the hospital. Eubanks was agitated that her boyfriend left her. According to Dodon, she threatened to kill herself and her children if he left.

The boyfriend notified the father of the children, but it was too late.

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Nashville, Tennessee witnessed a horrific and senseless killing March 27. A private Christian school, Covenant School, was targeted and six lives were lost. This shooting marks the 130th in 2023, according to The New York Times.

Six individuals were killed Monday — three children and three staff.

It has since been discovered that the shooter, 28-year-old Audrey Hale, had planned the shooting for months. Hale attended the school for a brief period of time, and was reportedly a normal student with no behavioral issues according to previous teachers.

Hale was believed to be transgender, which has only added fire into the social politics of

this specific shooting. Writings were discovered in Hale’s home and car that lead police to the conclusion that the shooting was planned. The plans were detailed, including maps and surveillance.

Ballistics reveal at least 152 rounds of ammo were discharged in the building.

Hale had no criminal record prior to the shooting. Police believe Hale may have planned to target other locations, but may have resented attending Covenant, leading to the school being her target.

Hale arrived at the school with three weapons, two ARstyle, and one hand gun. Two of these three guns were obtained legally in the Nashville area.

Hale was shot and killed by police.

his bed, barely alive. Eubanks was in her own bedroom, bleeding and sobbing.

Matthew was rushed to the hospital, but did not survive.

Students, faculty and citizens have congregated on the Tennessee House floor in protest. They chanted and shouted. They demanded stricter gun control to ensure events like this never occur again.

While the shooting occurred in Nashville, gun laws still affect all Americans. Gun control can reduce the easy access to firearms, potentially preventing shootings like this and other gun violence such as suicide. Use your vote to steer the nation to where you wish to see it flourish.

However, it must be not-

ed that despite Hale being transgender, her queer identity plays no part in her act of violence. Many who wish to ignore the severe issue of how easily one can obtain a firearm point to Hale’s identity to distract from the true issue at hand. Gun control is an issue repeatedly questioned in the United States. Talk to your local representatives and use your vote to put someone in office that will strive for a safer culture. Keep Nashville in your thoughts. Do not grow desensitized to the pain, bloodshed and the frequency of these mass shootings. Instead use it as fuel for a fire to push for change.

Her ex-husband notified the police. Police arrived at a horrifying scene.

Police heard sobbing as they entered the home. First they found 17-year-old Brandon dead, next they found 7-year-old Austin and 6-year-old Brigham dead in their bunk beds. 4-year-old Matthew quietly sobbed in

All the boys suffered gunshot wounds to the head, whereas Eubanks had shot herself in the stomach.

Eubanks’s 5-year-old nephew was also in the home at the time. Evidence showed Eubanks had even reloaded her firearm, which demonstrates her lack of remorse or guilt for her actions.

Mildred uses the television in order to cope with her mental illnesses, as it is implied that she is depressed after attempting suicide.

With a disparaging and suffocating home life and a damaging career, Montag meets Faber, an old man who happens to be a retired English professor. Montag pushes Faber to teach him about the world before the firemen burn books, but it is dangerous for Faber to explain the

Eubanks was charged with four counts of first-degree murder. Her defense claimed that she “blacked out” and was unaware of her actions. The jury disagreed. Prosecution argued that Eubanks was fully aware of her actions, for she had made a non-fatal shot to herself, but spared no mercy for her sons.

Eubanks showed no emotion nor remorse during the trial.

Eubanks was sentenced to death Oct. 13, 1999. Eubanks has

reasoning to Montag.

Faber explains that reading creates ideas, which contradicts what the government has put into place.

As the novel progresses, Montag is caught by his superior, Captain Beatty, and is told that burning books is necessary in order to keep society happy and at ease.

The beauty of burning and fire, according to Captain Beatty, is that it gets rid of problems and responsibilities that might harm a person or give them stress.

This idea that burning solves all the problems is dangerous, as destruction is not

since resided on death row for 26 years and five months.

Eubanks was jealous and convinced all men in her life were out to get her. She was a manipulative woman with a severe drinking problem. She had several run-ins with the law.

Her children were nothing more than a bargaining chip to maintain her hold on her boyfriend, and yet she did not succeed.

Eubanks threatened to kill her sons and herself if Dodson did

the correct answer to solving problems. Once readers dive deeper into the novel, it is clear just how dangerous fire can be to free thought.

“Fahrenheit 451” has been banned or challenged in California, Florida and Texas due to references to abortion, religion, drugs, violence, sexual content and murder. These themes aren’t the largest aspect of the novel, so it is interesting to see that this is a cause for concern in the context of censorship.

Although Bradbury’s novel was written in 1951, “Fahrenheit 451” gives readers an idea of how dangerous cen-

not return. She followed through on her threat, and lost it all. Prosecutors argued that Eubanks deliberately plotted to kill the children to torment Dodson and the boys’ fathers. Now, she sits behind bars and can only imagine what kind of men her children could have grown up to be.

sorship can be to society. The lack of individualism and critical thinking is scary, which makes the novel a difficult read, as intellectual freedom is constantly under fire in the United States. The ideology in the novel is scarily accurate to issues of banned books, which makes the dystopian novel closer to the present than in some distant future.

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Cardinals drop SUNYAC games

Women play for Morgan’s Message

BY COLLIN BOLEBRUCH

Sports Editor

The Plattsburgh Cardinals men’s and women’s lacrosse teams continued their conference season Saturday, April 1. Neither team won its matchup, marking the secondstraight SUNYAC loss for both squads.

The women’s team used the home game as an opportunity to dedicate the game to Morgan’s Message, a nationwide organization focused on bringing awareness to athletes’ mental health. Members of the team, Rachel LaMar and Caitlin Nash, were monumental in founding the Plattsburgh chapter of Morgan’s Message.

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Plattsburgh (5-4 SUNYAC 1-2) fell to the Geneseo Knights (7-2, SUNYAC 4-0) 3-14 at home. The one-sided loss was uncharacteristic for this year’s Cardinals— a team that put on an impressive display in a win against the Buffalo State Bengals (35, SUNYAC 0-3) and lost its

lead in the final minutes against the New Paltz Hawks (7-3, SUNYAC 3-1).

Attackers Maddy Garcia and Cynthia Barnosky and midfielder Nash contributed a goal each.

Midfielder Emma McLaughlin provided the game’s only assist, and midfielder Caroline Noia led the team in ground balls with four, followed by defender Lillian Gilroy with three.

Goalie Johanna Malone saved five of 14 shots before being pulled, for the first time all season, at the half in favor of Lilla Nease. This is Nease’s first action this season after returning from the women’s hockey season, for which she also plays goalie. Nease saved four of nine shots in her direction.

The Cardinals did not shoot enough to win the

game. Combined, the team’s 11 shots was lower than Geneseo’s final score of 14. Three goals on six shots on goal is a notable hit rate, but volume shooting was what did Plattsburgh in.

Geneseo scored 1:03 into the game. Garcia, assisted by McLaughlin, responded 40 seconds later for her

first goal of the season. The Knights, a minute later, retook the lead 2-1.

The hasty scoring was not indicative of the rest of the quarter. Geneseo maintained its one-point lead for almost 12 minutes of game time, until the Knights scored with 40 seconds left in the first. Plattsburgh, as it had before, quickly replied and scored 20 seconds later when Nash put the ball in on a free position shot. The Cardinals ended the quarter trailing 2-3.

Cynthia Barnosky evened the score 51 seconds into the second quarter. The titfor-tat nature of the game ended there, as Geneseo went on to score four goals in 2:17 of game time. The Knights scored twice more in the quarter.

“I think we all got in our heads about what their record has been,” Nash said. “I think that put us off, but I think we definitely realized that after the second quarter.”

Cards bleed for each other in Potsdam

BY NICHOLAS COUSINS Contributor

SUNY Plattsburgh’s men’s rugby team competed last weekend in the SUNY Potsdam 7’s Tournament. With the season underway, the team is looking to show its level of urgency and intensity and prove that last year’s run to nationals was not a fluke.

The team is hungrier than ever and aware of what its, as a collective, is capable of achieving. The team follows a motto that says: “I bleed for you, you bleed for me.”

Besides the love for the game, the willingness to fight hard for each other is what sparks the players’ passion and pushes their goals of success.

Although the season has just begun, there are many goals that players are looking to meet for the team in order to come out on top.

In their first matchup, Plattsburgh faced Clarkson, dominating and holding it to zero points. The final score was 24-0 and this early win qualified the team for nationals again, back-toback. In its second matchup, Plattsburgh went up against Oswego, taking a tough loss in a close game, 7-14.

Plattsburgh then played Harvard, handling them easily, with the final score of 29-5. Finally, Plattsburgh had to battle against St. Lawrence with an opportunity to play in the championship for the tournament. The team took a disheartening loss in another close game with a score of 7-14.

Having impressive wins mixed in with tough losses is always conflicting, but the team remained highly optimistic after what they felt could’ve been a better tournament.

“The tournament was a wake-up call that the team needed. We did lose to Oswego, one of two teams over the

course of last year that has given us trouble. On top of that, we did lose to St. Lawrence to play for the championship game for the tournament. But other than that, it was a good day to get the cleats out and hit the ground running,” wing Benny Guapo said.

Guapo added that the team started well last year, but had the same feelings they do now: that they were not at 100%. With some key departures from last year, Guapo says the team still feels great knowing that things will continue to get better with the new core that has been assembled.

“In our win against Clarkson, we established why we deserve to go backto-back. However, I can speak for the entire team and even our coach has been stressing that our stamina is not where it needs to be,” Guapo said.

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Plattsburgh continues slide in conference

BY MIKAI BRUCE Staff Writer

The SUNY Plattsburgh Cardinals’ losing streak has continued after a threegame series against SUNY Brockport. Its losing streak has extended to seven games and there’s a need to get out of this funk before it is too late. The team currently stands at 5-13 and is 0-6 in SUNYAC play.

“We had them in two games, it’s just, unfortunately, when the time mattered most, we weren’t able to close it out,” pitcher Sean Malamud said.

The team is not making excuses for themselves and neither is the coach.

“Couldn’t hold the lead in game one in extras. Did not hit well in games two and three,” Head Coach Sam Quinn-Loeb said.

The Cardinals played a double header this past Friday, March 31, where the first game was a 5-6 loss in an extra two innings for a total of 11 innings. Nick Cergol brought in two runs in this game and was the leading scorer for the Cardinals in a dramatic game.

Adam Wein, Christian Ott and Kyle Cremin chipped in with one run each, but even with all this scoring the Cardinals still couldn’t pull out the victory. After scoring two runs each in the 10th inning, Brockport squeezed past Plattsburgh with a single run in the 11th inning to win the game in what was another heartbreaking loss.

The second game in the double header ended in a similar manner to the first game. The pitching staff held a team to no

runs scored for most of the game and the batters could not take advantage of the opportunity. Chris Santic was the pitcher in charge of the game and he gave up only two runs, which both came in the ninth inning, after a home run by Brockport. Cremin scored the only run of the game for the Cardinals after a single by Connor Gonzalski in the ninth inning, but Plattsburgh never got to fight back in the game beyond that.

The third game against Brockport was played April 1 and was the worst loss of the series. The Cardinals lost 0-5 en route to their seventh straight loss, a morale crusher after so many hardfought games against this team. Plattsburgh could not get anything going when it pertained to batting, fitting the overall theme of their season so far. Andrew Veit was the main pitcher in this game. Ryan Nista and Justin Osborn also pitched.

Although this series ended in disappointment for the Cardinals, there are still some positives that can be drawn from it. The first of the three games saw one of the better batting performances from the team during this slump and it showcased the hitting talent that this team has.

“I think we fought hard in all of the games but we didn’t have enough competitive at bats and didn’t put enough pressure on Brockport to make plays,” Veit said.

The Cardinals approach its home opener 0-6 in the SUNYAC, hoping to turn its season around before its too late.

JAYNE SMITH/Cardinal Points Cardinals women’s lacrosse dedicated its game to Morgan’s Message, standing in solidarity before the game.

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Five more goals and a second-half shutout secured the win for Geneseo.

“Mindset is everything. If you come into the game thinking, ‘I hope we win,’ you might actually lose that game. You’re not ready to take on the challenge of how hard that game’s going to become,” Head Coach Kelly Wall said. “We’re in the SUNYAC, it’s not an easy conference.”

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Shortly before the game, the team held a brief ceremony to recognise Morgan’s Message and its cause. The club had a sign-up sheet, a posterboard, wristbands and information on a table outside of the field’s press box.

Announcer Brian Savard addressed the club’s cause in support of mental health prior to player introductions. The Cardinals wore Morgan’s Message warmup shirts throughout the game.

The dedication game was the result of hard work by LaMar and Nash, the club’s president and secretary. Morgan’s Message had already had a women’s hockey dedication game, but to have one for their own sport was extra special.

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Nash said it was good to recognize the game was about “more than just the sport,” and she felt like she was playing for “something bigger” than herself. She gave LaMar credit for the work she put into the dedication game.

“It was such an honor. Even during the national anthem, I was getting emotional just seeing everything playing out,” LaMar said. “It definitely really meant a lot to me. That was really great to see happen.”

The Cards beat the nonconference Utica Pioneers (4-5) 13-12 in overtime on the road. Attacker Kate Kennedy led the team in goals with three and McLaughlin had three assists. First-year attacker Erica Dickinson scored the game-winning goal and Nease was in the net for the whole game, saving 10 of 22 shots. Plattsburgh stays on the road for its April 7 matchup against the Brockport Golden Eagles (3-5, SUNYAC 2-1). The Golden Eagles sit alongside the Cardinals in the middle of the conference standings. Beat-

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The Cardinals (2-8, SUNYAC 0-2) lost to the Oswego Lakers (4-2, SUNYAC 2-0) 11-15 on the road. Plattsburgh improved from last week’s nine-point margin of defeat, but still remains winless in conference play. The Cards held a lead just once, but pulled within two points in the fourth quarter.

Attacker John Eiseman, the season’s top goalscorer, led the Cardinals in goals with five, followed by midfielder and team captain Owen Lorenzetti with three. Three other Cards scored one goal, including midfielder Séan Ronan’s first of the season. Attacker Mike Walsh was one of

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“One main priority for us has been running and conditioning as a team, but getting the amount of practice together and continuing to build a rhythm and strengthening our relationships with each other on the field will have us set and ready to go.”

Forward Munashe Chikukwa had some anxiety heading into the tournament, but said everything started to slow down as the games went on. Chikukwa scored three tries overall.

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Lilla Nease, G .452

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“The team has a lot of work to do and our mistakes showed in our two losses. A lot of our silly mistakes on offense and defense drained our momentum and overall we are working on hammering those with more practice. Everyone is getting more and more serious, which is great to see,” Chikukwa said.

Chikukwa added that some personal goals for him are to deepen his skill set by learning new positions and tricks on the field that will open his game. The strive to be greater is not something that can be taught.

Captain Mike Barbagallo is a leader on the team, and he didn’t mince words explaining the teams status, performance and what's to come.

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"Credit to them for digging deep in those games, but hopefully we can dig deep in our upcoming conference and finally be on the other end of the one-run games we’ve had if need be. I have all the confidence in the world with this team. I know we can get it done."

four Cardinals to record assists, but the only one to have multiple, with three. Walsh leads the team for the season.

Defenders Mike Lamitie and season-leader Julian Pigliavento had three ground balls each, followed by defender Chris Falborn and goalie Dan Clements with two. Clements was in the goal for all 60 minutes, saving 17 of 33 shots.

After almost ten minutes of a 0-0 stalemate to start the game, Plattsburgh drew first blood when Eiseman put it past Oswego’s Aiden Kenyon. The Lakers ended the quarter with two goals in eight seconds and struck again 20 seconds into the second, taking a quick 3-1 lead. Oswego ended the half leading 7-3.

The Lakers outscored the Cardinals 4-3 in the third quarter and led by a game-

high six points before another Eiseman goal in the final minute added a tally to Plattsburgh’s column.

The Cards went on a three-goal streak in the first eight minutes of the fourth to pull within two points with a score of 9-11. The Lakers responded with five goals in the final six minutes to send Plattsburgh home.

“What we’re going to have to do is not let other teams go on runs. We’re going to have to have a defensive stop, maybe get offensive runs, get the momentum shifting our way,” Eiseman said. “These little free goal runs the opponent teams keep going on are what’s killing us, making us have to dig out of a hole.”

The Cardinals hosted the No. 8 St. Lawrence Saints (10-1) 4-19 in a non-conference game. No players scored more than once and Clements saved 20 shots. The loss won’t have a significant impact on the SUNYAC playoff picture, and could serve to prepare the team for tougher opponents.

Plattsburgh hosts the Geneseo Knights (8-3, SUNYAC 2-0) April 8 for its first home conference game of the season. The Knights stand at second in the conference, making for a tough opponent. A Plattsburgh win would not only be its first SUNYAC win of the season, but also another opportunity to show the Cardinals can rumble with the best in the conference as it did in Oswego.

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“Overall a good day for PSU Rugby. We qualified, that’s what matters. The team played well, but just needed to scrape the rest of the rust off, which I know we will do quickly. Stamina and communication are two things we will work on in retrospect of last Sunday,” Barbagallo said.

As a captain, part of the job is to emulate the coach while on the field— not an easy task. Other parts consist of keeping teammates not only motivated but determined as well, keeping a good attitude and playing hard. Barbagallo understands the difference between a leader and a great leader, and this drives him to critique his own performances because he knows how much relies on him.

“I tend to be insensitive in some circumstances. As captain, I am really trying my best to focus on being as positive as possible and

Two out of three games were decided by one run, showing that this team can put itself in position to win games. If just a couple things go their way, the outcome would be much different. The pitching staff has continued to shut out teams for long stretches of time and that bodes well for the rest of the season.

The Cardinals play its home opener today, April 7. It will be taking on the Rensselaer Poly-

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being a role model for my boys to come and talk to for advice either on or off the pitch. And obviously win nationals,” Barbagallo said.

“I think we are all excited to see the rest of these cobwebs come off this Saturday and show everyone what PSU Rugby can do because we are an extremely talented team. I am also excited for all of the newer guys to get some experience playing this amazing game.”

Coming off a leg injury, Barbagallo hopes to make his return to the pitch as soon as this week. The team will not stop bleeding for one another as they prepare for another tournament this week at Clarkson. With nationals approaching at the end of April in Washington, D.C., every match counts.

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technic Institute Engineers in a non-conference matchup. Plattsburgh will have the weekend off before hosting the Clarkson Golden Knights Tuesday, April 11. Nonconference home games will be an opportunity for the Cards to gain some momentum before continuing its conference season.

Saturday, April 8: Men's rugby Clarkson 7's at Clarkson all day Corec pickup badminton at Memorial Hall noon-2 p.m. Corec pickup cricket at Memorial Hall 2-4 p.m. Women's rugby scrimmage vs. Paul Smith's at Field House

Monday, April 10 & Wednesday, April 12: Open men's basketball at Memorial Hall

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Men's lacrosse has yet to capture its first SUNYAC win under Head Coach Thornton.

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Men's rugby hopes for a return to nationals, as it qualified last season.

IN THE CARDS

Naylon celebrates one year in Plattsburgh

BY COLLIN BOLEBRUCH

Sports Editor

The best coaches are truly invested in their athletes. They go above and beyond their contractual obligations, put players before results and create a culture their players can grow and thrive in. Plattsburgh’s Assistant Track and Field Coach and Head Cross Country Coach Jordyn Naylon is not a boss to her athletes, but a self-described “weird, extremely strange parent.”

Coaching is a job, and, like most professions, job security is dependent upon results. A coaching career, unlike most, is in the public eye. It’s easy to look at a team’s record and declare a coach “good” or “bad.” Because no one wants to lose their job, and the position’s evaluation can be one-dimensional, it’s easy for a coach to prioritize results at whatever cost, whether that be unhealthy coaching practices or neglecting to develop personal relationships with athletes.

That’s not what good coaches do.

That’s not what Naylon does.

Naylon was hired to coach Plattsburgh’s track and field and cross country programs March 7, 2022. The staff she became a part of is unique in the fact that it coaches three full seasons throughout an academic year — cross country in the fall, indoor track and field in the winter and outdoor track and field in the spring. It is common practice for runners to participate in all three. Her role extends to both the men’s and women’s teams, meaning her staff, by far, oversees the most athletes on campus.

Prior to her time at Plattsburgh, Naylon spent ten years at SUNY Cortland between running and coaching. She was a member of the team from 2009 to 2013, receiving numerous honors. Naylon participated in

multiple NCAA Championships, earned All-American honors, was named a SUNYAC Champion and was elected to the SUNYAC Cross Country Hall of Fame.

While she was earning her master’s degree in 2016, Cortland’s Head Coach Steve Patrick asked Naylon to join the staff as an assistant coach.

“I was trying to recruit somebody that was loving the sport enough to do that, and the advantage of somebody that knows how I operate and knows Cortland and was going to be excited about it,” Patrick said. “And she really fit that to a T.”

After multiple successful seasons, Patrick encouraged Naylon to seek head coaching opportunities. When an assistant position in Plattsburgh became available in early 2022, she put her name in the running. After some shakeup at Plattsburgh, the school was then looking for a head coach, and she reapplied. As a candidate, she stood out because of her experience with distance running and the SUNYAC.

“She brings a lot of knowledge to the table from her time at Cortland. She’s got a really upbeat personality, but she’s also a competitor,” Brian Savard, assistant director of athletics for communications, said.

After receiving an official offer to take the position, she said it was “exciting, but also terrifying.” She was introduced to the team through a Zoom meeting in early March.

Early in her tenure, Naylon moved practices from the afternoon to 6:30 a.m. The early start time wasn’t to punish athletes or to get them out of bed. Practices in the middle of the day broke up the team, with some athletes having classes or other obligations and would have to train separately. Her intention was to bring the team together.

Since her arrival 13 months and three seasons ago, Naylon has helped to cultivate an environment her runners have called a “family.”

Naylon has an uncanny ability to relate to her athletes, due in part to her youth. From “a weird obsession with anime and cats,” to running alongside them at practices, some feel like she’s more of a friend than a coach. Cardinals runner Sarah Smith found no problem forming a relationship with Naylon.

“There was a lot we had in common because she is a younger coach. She knew a lot of the different trends,” Smith said. “It was very easy to get along with her, and we got very close.”

Under Naylon, the women’s team has established “Topanga Tuesdays,” where they’ll wear shirts featuring Topanga Lawrence, a character from “Boy Meets World,” and “Flamingo Fridays,” where they’ll sport matching flamingo shorts, even buying Naylon a pair. The team spends a lot of time together outside of the sport.

“We even have family dinners. Pretty much every meal, we literally have breakfast, lunch and dinner,” Lucchetti said. “We study together. We pretty much do everything together.”

Runner Grace Boyle said Naylon is “probably the best coach” she’s had. Boyle is a nursing major, and her schedule is tight. Naylon meets with Boyle at 5:50 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday to practice.

Her runners agree that a strong personal relationship and understanding of individuals translates into results. Putting time in to understand each athlete’s goals, limits and potentials has paid off.

“She can speak from experience when she’s talking to us, and she knows what she’s doing, and we know that she

knows what she’s doing,” runner Ginny Lucchetti said. “She makes it so that we want to run for her, because we all look up to her. She’s pretty much all of our role models.”

The women’s team especially sees Naylon as a strong female figure. Naylon said the women’s team is “goofy” and that they do “silly things,” and their bond has helped the women’s runners become better athletes.

“I’m able to see the extent of what she can do,” Smith said. “She shows me that I can do what she does.”

One of Naylon’s favorite moments from her time at Plattsburgh so far comes from the SUNYAC Championships at the end of the indoor season.

Runner Justin Kumrow started his career with a mile time of 5:04.22 in January 2022. He’s improved since then, finishing the 2023 regular season with a best time of 4:29.84. At SUNYACs, Kumrow blew his previous times out of the water. He recorded a mile time of 4:20 flat, an almost 10-second improvement.

Kumrow followed Naylon’s race plan for him: to start behind and then pass other runners as the race went on. He dropped third-tolast and then “blew past half the field.” Naylon was shocked and said she had “nothing to say.”

“I just had an insane race. I pretty much went directly off the race plan,” Kumrow said. “I just screamed, ‘What happened?’ And she’s like, ‘Justin, you ran a 4:20!’ Then I think I hugged her immediately after.”

Naylon, while a fun coach, also gets to business when she needs to. When a runner isn’t trying their best or is making excuses, she won’t take their “bullshit” in the name of pushing them to do their best.

“If you don’t run well, she’s going to let you know, but she’s

CARDINAL CLIPS

BY COLLIN BOLEBRUCH Sports Editor

The Plattsburgh Cardinals track and field team placed second out of six teams at the Saints Broken Open hosted by St. Lawrence University Saturday, April 1. Brexton Montville set the program record in the 100-meter dash with his 10.70 time and Janyll Barber broke the 100-meter hurdles record with her 15.58 time.

Plattsburgh finished first in 14

events — Janyll Barber in the 200-meter dash in 25.19; Aislyn McDonough in the 1500-meter run in 5:05.03; Barber in the 100-meter hurdles; Rebecca Christie in the high jump of 1.48m; Kaitlyn Bjelko in shot put with 11.90m; Jasmine Piper in the discus throw with 35.54m and the hammer throw with 36.88m; Montville in the 100-meter dash; Charles Cypress in the 200-meter dash in 22.23; Nick Gelsomino in the 400-meter dash in 55.01; Noah Bonesteel in the 5,000 meter run in 15:39.02; Cypress, Montville, Julius James and Jordan Williams in the 4x100-meter relay in 45.97; Aidan Tous in the discus throw with 36.14m and Jorge Cabrera in the

hammer throw with 41.01m.

Five Cardinals were AARTFC qualifiers: Barber in the 200-meter dash and 100-meter hurdles, Bjelko in shot put, Cypress in the 200-meter dash, Montville in the 100-meter dash and Williams in the 100-meter dash after his 11.06 time. Seventeen were SUNYAC qualifiers.

Plattsburgh travels to Assistant Coach Jordyn Naylon’s former school, SUNY Cortland, to compete in the Cortland Red Dragon Open Saturday, April 8.

also not going to be a jerk about it. She’s always looking for the positive in there, even if you didn’t perform well,” runner Noah Bonesteel said. “She has pretty high expectations and high hopes for all of us, too. I think she sees something in all of her athletes and wants to push all of us to our limits.”

Bonesteel has found his experience with Naylon unique so far, as he’d never previously had a coach who approaches races as she does. Before every race, Naylon sends a personalized race plan to each competitor detailing speeds and checkpoints each runner should make during races. She follows up with a race analysis.

Naylon’s dedication to the sport, namely her athletes, has led to increased team success. Runner Peter Basile said that since Naylon was hired, the distance program has “shifted greatly in the right direction.” Like Kumrow, runners are hitting their best times under Naylon.

“We had a really, really good indoor season. Pretty much everyone was hitting personal bests at many of our meets,” Bonesteel said. “I’m just really happy with where everyone on the team is performing right now and hoping that we can all push each other to run even faster.”

The bond the team shares makes it more successful, and the more successful it is, the closer it gets. Andrew Krug, head track and field coach and assistant cross country coach, credits the athletes for buying in and trusting Naylon’s plan.

“I want to say it’s bizarre, but in a good way. The team is very close,” Lucchetti said. “Even when we’re in so much pain, we just want to run for each other. We want to be there for each other.”

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Naylon was hired by SUNY Plattsburgh in March 2022. In the three seasons since, the track and field and cross country teams have had success both inside and outside the sport.

BFA seniors have art displayed in Myers

BY SYDNEY HAKES Editor in Chief

As the end of the academic school year draws near, the art department has its own tradition to highlight its seniors before they walk across the stage to grab their diplomas. The BFA Senior Exhibition is the capstone project for bachelors of fine arts candidates and invites the community to see the work created during their college career.

Five seniors make up the roster of the spring 2023 show: Kilian Croghan, Rachel Hoffstatter, Emily Lord, Tram “Zoe” Nguyen and Roldnardy Norelus have spent a rigorous few months anticipating and preparing for this single show.

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resenting their body of work and all created during their senior year.

They’ve spent their final semester curating the show, from deciding on what pieces to include, then framing them and presenting their work at the reception.

“I didn’t realize how much of it was preparation,” Croghan said. “It’s been stressful at times for sure, but it’s been a lot of fun.”

Croghan wears many hats as an artist, with his mediums ranging from watercolor to oil paint to digital illustration. He often depicts landscapes and likes his collections to follow a narrative.

For the BFA collection, Croghan’s theme of “using color in unusual ways” is splattered across all his canvases. This theme translates well across his wide scope of mediums, making his 22-piece collection visually cohesive.

His process of framing his works added a layer of personality to his collection. All of the frames were built by Croghan’s grandfather, a familiar warmth around Croghan’s color-inspired works.

Although they use the same medium, digital artists Norelus and Nguyen have independent styles that are easily indentifiable. Norelus depicts monochrome scenery, using text as a focal point. Nguyen has a style that pops, bright colors and abstract figures. She also designed the retro colorblock poster for the BFA show.

Lord has a defined medium too, mainly working in photography. Her 19-piece collection follows themes of memory, time and aging. She said this series specifically gets at “how we consume thoughts and how we may forget them.”

Like Croghan, “stress” was a word Lord brought up when reflecting on the show.

“It’s time-consuming between the actual work, and then the time we spend thinking about what this body of work will say and how it will affect everyone who views it,” Lord said. “It’s a lot of questions going through our heads on how to create a cohesive body and what to leave on the cutting room floor.”

Lord acknowledged that these challenges were part of a unique experience of curating an art show. It’s something that not all students may get a chance to do in college, but the BFA show allows the students to get a small glimpse behind the scenes of the art scene they may be working at in the future.

Holi festival comes back to Plattsburgh

BY KIYANNA NOEL Arts & Culture Editor

Club International and the club Nepalese at Plattsburgh will be hosting their annual Holi event April 16 in front of Kent Hall from 1 to 4 p.m. Holi is the Hindu festival of color that represents good over evil in different regions in India and Nepal. The event will have water balloons, pools and colorful powders.

After hosting a variety of diverse events such as Global Beading, an event to understand the meaning of beads in different cultures, International DJ, meaning to showcase different music, and Ayyam-I-Ha, a festival representing hospitality and generosity, the club has decided to host Holi to create an authentic holiday experience. The campus-

wide event will also have South Asian food.

President of Club International Dhir Jain acknowledges that this club is one of the oldest clubs on campus made to create a community for students away from home.

“We organize these events so we don’t feel lonely. We have our values and cultures still going on in the United States,” Jain said.

“Staying away from home and still making this place feel like home that’s what we do.”

Vice President Sumeet Vishwakarma, an Indian international student, appreciates how Club International brings a sense of diversity to campus.

“This is one of the oldest clubs. We have been present in it and it doesn’t only focus on the Asian people,” Vishwakarma said. “It’s like focusing on all the countries

of people and it’s being celebrated to bring people together to make a means of life and making the university very diverse.”

Knowing the difference between going to an event as opposed to planning it is also something that matters when it comes to Club International. Vishwakarma stresses the importance of the behind the scenes work that makes each event sentimental and work cohesively.

“We have been over the years celebrating different types of cultural events and all the things and being a member is really important because I have learned that celebrating that festival and organizing that festival is really different,” Vishwakarma said. “Working at the back is a very important thing because you see everyone working together to make the event successful.”

Doing research is a big part of the foundation of Club International. Jain explains how without the research the club would misrepresent different cultural religions and beliefs, not only offending others but being an inconsiderate person as well.

“Serving as a president for Club International, it means not only coming from India as a South Asian country, but after coming over here I’ve learned that my perspective is not only toward one country. But also to other preferences, other cultures, values and beliefs in general,” Jain said. “We have to think a lot before keeping our event, what would other clubs and religious think of our perception.”

The club not only showcases the different cultures through dances, but through food and language.

Secretary Shunya Okazaki, a

Japanese international student, has adjusted his taste buds and can now handle some spicy foods. Okazaki improved his tolerance for spicy and began understanding Hindi after joining Club International. He explained how this club went above and beyond to understand other cultures by asking students of different cultural backgrounds what music is popular in their countries for their DJ event.

This celebration is open to everyone willing to be covered in color, represent love and welcome the spring season. For more information on the Holi event, email president Jain at djain002@plattsburgh.edu.

Photo provided by Kilian Croghan

Photo provided by Club International

Photo taken from Holi event in the spring 2022 at the field behind Memorial Hall.

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Pageant returns to campus

BY JEREMY BINNING & KIYANNA NOEL Staff Writer and Arts &

Editor

African Unity: The African Student Association is holding its 11th annual pageant April 15. The pageant focuses on allowing contestants to represent the cultures of four distinct African countries.

The pageant is centered around the main event of the evening, the crowning of the King or Queen of Africa.

Representing the four countries for this year are Kevinne Ngokana for Mr. Congo, Dayanara Martinez for Ms. Uganda, Medex Ebere for Mr. Gabon and Khouriya Deh for Ms. Mauritania.

The pageant is a celebration of African cultures and will showcase the traditions of the countries involved through dance, clothes and music.

Included in the event along with the performanc-

es is the fashion show. New York City-based designer OmoobaFashions will be showcasing his work on the runway. With his specialty in African-inspired garments, the show will consist of models wearing his latest releases.

Aissatou Lo, the event planner of African Unity, is excited to work on the event. She acknowledges that although it is hard planning an event this big.

“The atmosphere is going to be amazing. We’re all excited to have a potential king of Africa for the first time since COVID ended,” Lo said.

Abieyuwa Uzamere, president of African Unity, believes the event will be sold-out and as successful as Mystic Night that took place Feb. 18 where student groups held performances as well as different designers coming together to put on a fashion show.

“This event will not only

have a pageant as its main theme, but we have dances and a fashion show to keep guests entertained throughout the show,” Uzamere said. “It wouldn’t be an AU event without a few surprises.”

Aside from the fashion show intermission, there will be a dance performance from the African Unity dance group and a dance performance from the e-board.

Judging for the competition will be done by ‘18 alumna Osayame Uzamere and ‘22 alumna Liz Sesay as well as two surprise judges.

Along with this, the current Queen of Africa Henrietta Clarke will be crowning the winner and training a contestant for a chance to hold the title of King or Queen of Africa.

“Although it will be sad to see my title go, it’s nice to know that it will be left in good hands,” Clarke said.

This is more than just a

pageant to African Unity, as many of its board members will be graduating at the end of this semester.

This tradition making its way back post COVID is important for them to leave something behind in order to showcase the foundation of African Unity.

“The best part about this event is bringing it back to campus,” Lo said. “It’s huge for us because African Unity is a big part of campus and this event is a staple of what we represent.”

For more information on tickets and attire, email Uzamere at auzam001@ plattsburgh.edu or watch out for the club’s instagram @africanunitypsu.

Understanding ‘15 Minutes of Shame’

BY HAYDEN SADLER Staff Writer

The Institute for Ethics in Public Life, in collaboration with the departments of communication studies, psychology and gender and women’s studies, organized an engaging movie night screening of the highly thoughtprovoking documentary “15 Minutes of Shame.” This groundbreaking film explores the rising trend of public shaming in the digital age and its impact on individuals and society as a whole.

The event was hosted by Daniel Lake, director of the Institute for Ethics in Public Life, and drew a handful of attendees at the 6 p.m. session. Everyone present was treated to the film followed by a post-film discussion panel led by a distinguished group of SUNY Plattsburgh faculty members, including Assistant Professors Bridget Haina and Dr. Benjamin Medeiros from the communication studies department, Dr. Connie Oxford of the gender and women’s studies department, and Assistant Professor Dr. Suzannah Chatlos of the psychology department.

The panel discussion covered a broad range of topics related to the issue of public shaming, including the need for social media moderation, the overuse of technology and the differences in how various social media platforms operate and function. One of the most interesting points raised during the discussion was the fact

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While the BFA show is busy for fine arts students, they also claim it to be the most rewarding. The show is a testament to the students’ time at Plattsburgh, a bookend to their collegiate chapter.

As for the future, the seniors are all headed toward their own goals, but the path is the same. Their passion for art will extend beyond Plattsburgh. Croghan hopes to open his own business selling prints and taking commissions. Lord dreams of becoming a museum collections manager and continuing her photography on the side. They acknowledge the art faculty for their help in molding these dreams, and for their help in developing the exhibition as a stepping stone of reaching those dreams.

The BFA Senior Exhibition will be on display April 16 to May 20 in the Joseph C. & Joan T. Burke Gallery in Myers Fine Arts Building. The reception is April 16 at 3 p.m.

that public shaming is not confined to any particular political leaning. Rather, people across the political spectrum engage in this behavior. Haina elaborated on how information silos reinforce pre-existing beliefs and how algorithms and social media platforms feed us decontextualized information that contributes to the formation of these silos. She further suggested that education rather than regulation is key to addressing this shaming crisis in society.

Oxford pointed out how an addiction to technology has contributed to the proliferation of public shaming, while Medeiros drew attention to the difficulty in attributing a unifying definition to the social issue at hand. He highlighted how even respected publishers such as The New York Times have misrepresented individuals and contributed to their public shaming. The panelists also explored various theories to explain the current trend of online shaming, including the anonymity of the internet and the perception that the internet is not real life, which leads people to behave in ways they would not in person.

“15 Minutes of Shame” is an HBO documentary that made waves in recent times. It features a wide range of interviewees who have experienced public shaming online, as well as experts in psychology and sociology who provide insights into the complex social and psychological factors that drive this behavior. The documentary’s nuanced and compassionate approach to the subject matter sets it apart from other discussions of cancel cul-

ture, as it seeks to understand rather than vilify those who engage in online shaming. Through its exploration of this internet phenomenon, the movie raises significant questions about the impact of social media on our lives and the ways in which we use it to judge and shame others.

It can oftentimes seem easier to take a polarized view on someone because of how the internet or news painted them, and the documentary goes as far as to show the detrimental effects this shaming can have on real people in any circumstance. There is a need for change in how society goes about shaming people and using social media - and the documentary and subsequent discussion were a start in understanding how people view the issue in the real world.

This movie night provided a much-needed platform for open discussion on the issue of public shaming in the digital age. The post-film discussion offered a wide range of perspectives and solutions to the problem, highlighting the need for greater empathy and understanding in our online interactions. “15 Minutes of Shame” is an essential watch for anyone seeking to gain a better understanding of the complexities of online culture and its impact on our society.

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Email SYDNEY HAKES cp@cardinalpointsonline.com

Photo provided by Rachel Hoffstatter

Photo provided by Spicy Island Tings and JEDI

Dancers from JEDI and Spicy Island Tings pose with first place trophy after win in UAlbany.

ALEKSANDRA SIDOROVA/Cardinal Points

Members of the Desi club performing to several Bollywood hits at Desi prom .

CALENDAR April 9 - 14

ALL WEEK: Conscientious Collectors exhibition - Myers Fine Arts Building

Origins: The Evolution of an Artist and His Craft exhibition - Rockwell Kent Gallery, Feinberg

SUNDAY 4/9

Group Exercise:

- 30MinSpin with Kristina

- Traditional Yoga with Saanvi

- 15MinMeditation with Saanvi

Algonquin Hall

6 - 7:45 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.

MONDAY 4/10

Group Exercise events:

- Bootcamp with Connie

- HIIT/Core with Lauren

- 30MinSpin with Jasmine

- Hardbody with Grace

- Zumba with Kaylynn

Algonquin Hall

noon - 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.

TUESDAY 4/11

Group Exercise events:

- 30MinSpin with Nina

- Yoga with Sylvie

- Cross Cycle with Connie

Algonquin Hall

noon - 7:45 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.

WEDNESDAY 4/12

Group Exercise events:

- Kickboxing with Jillian

- Yoga with Nicole

- 30MinSpin with Dimitra

- Hardbody with Connie

- Zumba with Kaylynn

Algonquin Hall

noon - 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.

THURSDAY 4/13

Group Exercise events:

- Yoga with Shawna

Algonquin Hall

noon - 7:45 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.

Bring Your Child To Work Day

All-day

Activities put together by the Culture Care Team at different locations on campus. For more information, visit https:// www.plattsburgh.edu/plattslife/events/ index.html

FRIDAY 4/14

Neuro Pride Space

Relaford Room ground level Macomb

12:30 - 2 p.m.

Take a break from the neuro-typical world in a space made by neurodivergent students for neurodivergent students.

Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir Rehearsals

300 Myers Fine Arts Building

5 - 6 p.m.

Plattsburgh State Gospel Choir rehearsals for spring semester. Open to students, faculty, staff and the public. Opportunities to perform with the band and Praise Dance and Step Team as well. For more information email gospelchoir@plattsburgh.edu.

More information can be found on the SUNY Plattburgh Calendar of Events. To have an event featured, email cp@cardinalpointsonline.com

BY KIYANNA NOEL Arts

Culture Editor

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CAPRICORN

December 22 - January 19

The Emperor card represents achieving your goals and constantly working hard toward your future. Continue to be persistent with your aspirations.

TAURUS

April 20 - May 20

The Man of Cups card represents being a thrill-seeker and managing your emotions. Remember to keep your balance and don’t lose your cool over situations you can’t control.

VIRGO

August 23 - September 22

The Five of Worlds card represents experiencing setbacks and getting over hurdles. Allow yourself to move forward after being disappointed.

AQUARIUS

January 20 - February 18

The Woman of Wands card represents being free and wild while also healing. Allow yourself to be artistic and liberated of the things that kept you stagnant.

GEMINI

May 21 - June 20

The Nine of Wands card represents having strength and being dependable. Continue to carry yourself with pride and integrity without outside influences.

LIBRA

September 23 - October 22

The Two of Wands card represents purity and authenticity. Continue to be true to yourself.

PISCES

February 19 - March 20

The Magician card represents your ability to mask your emotions as well as make things happen. Continue to empower and impress yourself and others with your hidden talent.

CANCER

June 21 - July 22

The Seven of Cups card represents experiencing anxiety and paranoia over situations. Don’t allow these feelings to cloud your judgment.

SCORPIO

October 23 - November 21

The Five of Crystals card represents allowing negativity to run your life. You can be your own critic, but try not to create confusion for yourself.

ARIES

March 21 - April 19

The Five of Cups card represents experiencing disappointment. You may experience a series of unsuccessful situations, but try not to let this ruin your week.

LEO

July 23 - August 22

The Three of Worlds card represents taking care of yourself. Nurture yourself and those around you that bring you peace.

SAGITTARIUS

November 22 - December 21

The Hanged Man card represents victory and success after a situation is flipped. Let go of your ego and allow yourself to be an optimist.

This Week in Photos: Egg Hunt at the Fieldhouse

Photos by Aleksandra Sidorova

There were more than 600 eggs scattered by sports team members in the half-hour leading up to the event hosted by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committe Sunday, April 2.

BELOW: Wesley and Boris Karpenko share a sweet smooch at the egg hunt.

ABOVE: Burghy shows off his eggs-ellent haul.

ABOVE: Akemi Chen, ‘99 alumna, poses with her daughters, Hana and Aika.

RIGHT: Brielle and Barret stand with their grandfather Mike as they wait for the hunt to begin.