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Cuomo takes action to prevent underage drinking

Mumps case on campus Disease at Oswego State declared ‘outbreak,’ vaccinations required

Alexandra Candela Contributing Writer staff@oswegonian.com This summer, Gov. Andrew Cuomo revealed his plan to fight underage drinking on college campuses in New York. With help from the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services, the New York State Liquor Authority, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, and the New York State Police, they hope to put an end to underage drinking. Together, they came up with a few ways to help protect college students. “Underage drinking can lead to lifealtering consequences for college students, and as the fall semester gets underway, we are working to educate college students about this reckless behavior,” Gov. Cuomo said in a statement. The Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services has a campaign called Talk2Prevent, which gives advice to parents on how they can talk to their children about

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Mikala Thompson | The Oswegonian | Photo provided by Jarum Suntik via VisualAfter the case of mumps was confirmed, Mary Walker Health Center opened for extended hours for students to get the MMR vaccination free of charge.

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A case of mumps was contracted by an Oswego State student this week. This is the first documented case of mumps on the campus in recent history. Oswego State President Deborah Stanley sent a campus-wide email on Sept. 12. “Earlier this morning, staff from SUNY

Oswego’s Walker Health Center informed the administration of what we currently believe is an isolated case of the mumps on campus,” the email read. “…SUNY Oswego is working with the Oswego County Health Department on this matter and awaiting lab results… I assure you that we will be closely monitoring this one case and the health of our entire campus over the next several days, weeks and

throughout the semester.” A student came to Mary Walker Health Center with “classic symptoms” of mumps, according to Angela Brown, Director of Student Health Services. Brown said these symptoms include low grade fever, tiredness, body aches and swelling of the parotitis glands under the ears and around the upper jaw.

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Aerial spraying for mosquito-transmitted virus to begin Leah Wolf Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com Areas in Oswego County will soon be sprayed in an effort to combat the Easter Equine Encephalitis, or EEE, virus. Spraying will begin in the towns of West Monroe, Hastings and Central Square. The New York State Department of Health discourages going outside during spraying. Though it is not deadly, it is best to not breathe in the pesticides. Authorities decided to start spraying when mosquitoes found in traps in the Toad Harbor Swamp carried EEE virus. A date and time has not yet been set for the spraying. Chris Williams, an employee of the Department of Health, said the ideal weather for spraying would be slightly windy with an air temperature of above 60 degrees. The weather right now has not been optimal. “We need to get under the forest canopy, so a little bit of wind movement is what we need,” Williams said. “The bugs need to be out and moving so that the spray can come into contact with them.” The pesticide has to touch the mosquito to kill it. To test if the aerial spraying is effective, traps are set right before the spraying. If the mosquitoes in those traps are dead, it is a good indicator that the spray worked. The EEE virus, carried by mosquitoes, can be deadly. There is no cure for humans, although there is a cure for horses. The Department of Health in New York State

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Institute for Global Engagement announces International Year of Brazil Program aims to educate students about featured country with food, music, festivities, dancing, discussions Mara Engelmann Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com

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This year Oswego State is launching a new program called “International Year Of” to help educate students about different cultures. This program will focus on a different country every year, teaching students about their food, music, politics, economic systems and much more. For the first year, Brazil is the country of focus. The events will begin Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. in Marano Campus Center starting with the Brazilian Cultural Festival. This will feature authentic foods, music and other cultural aspects including a visit from the Latino Student Union’s Ritmo dance club.

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The opening ceremony will be held in Sheldon ballroom on September 22nd at 6pm. Sally Crimmins Villela, SUNY vice chancellor for global affairs, will help formally inaugurate the International Year of Brazil. Oswego State’s president and provost will also speak at the event. Gonzalo Aguiar, assistant professor of Spanish and Portuguese, will speak about Brazil’s place in global society. There will also be performances from Syracuse University’s Brazilian ensemble, Josh Dekaney and Samba Laranja, as well as Oswego State’s Gospel Choir. This series also includes a few more lectures throughout the year. On Oct. 18 the landless movement will be discussed

by Ithaca College professor Patricia Rodriguez. On Nov. 14, Pedro Erber, an associate professor from Cornell, will discuss art and neoliberalism in Brazil. This event will try to capture the essence of Brazilian culture through festive and academic films and guest lectures. “There’s a lot more to Brazil than Zika and the Olympics,” Professor Ulises Mejias said. “The objective of this series is to provide students with a unique opportunity to learn about a particular country beyond what we see on the mainstream media.” “It will deepen their sense of being global citizens,” Aguiar said. “Historically, Brazil has been a country that embraces the foreigner.” This event is meant to be intriguing

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for all students on campus. It will give rich background into another culture and will help broaden students’ understanding of Brazil. “I could notice that a lot of students don’t know some things about Brazilian culture. Most of them asked me if our native language is Spanish and if we just play soccer there,” Brazilian student Leticia Marcatto said. “I think that it will be important for us if all of them know a little bit more of our culture and all of amazing things that we have in our country.” This experience is going to give some of the Brazilian students on campus a chance to be reminded of home while educating other students about what the country is like.

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OzSpeaks event reflects on Orlando shooting Students share about tragedy through rap, spoken word, poetry Tara O’Donovan Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com On June 12, 2016, a hate crime was committed at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Forty-nine people were slaughtered and 53 others were wounded. In light of the terror attack, Oswego State President Deborah Stanley sent a campus-wide email and sat with a leadership team to think of ways to reflect on Orlando Pulse and how to help any effected. Oswego State held an event on Sept. 8 called “OzSpeaks,” where students, faculty and staff could express how they reacted to hearing about the Orlando tragedy. “This summer sucked, so much has happened,” said Ryan Benson Smith, a sophomore and president of Oswego Pride. “We knew students would be feeling down coming back. Even though the college could not be there for students at the time, we wanted to create a place to be there for students now.” Jerri Howland, Dan Roberts, Kate Wolfe-Lyga and Earnest Washington, along with Smith, helped organize the event. “It is difficult to comprehend the hate and terrorism that produced this terrible tragedy,” Stanley said. “But we cannot let sadness overwhelm our courage and compassion.” The event lasted an hour-and-a-half and 20 students and staff members spoke about the tragedy. Wolf-Lyga spoke first, stating rules and guidelines. Afterwards Smith took the microphone and discussed the history of the LGBTQA+. “We can’t change the past, but we can change the future,” Smith said. “I was extremely proud of all who participated and spoke their truth,” said Howland, the associate vice president of student affairs and dean of students. “It showed that as a community we have the tools to work together to validate

each member of our community and their experiences.” In addition to students, faculty and staff members spoke in front of the crowd of about 50 people. “I chose to speak because I wanted to share a bit about how positive my experience working at SUNY Oswego has been,” said Kristi Eck, Stanley’s chief of staff. “I have never worked in a more inclusive and rewarding environment. I was very touched that President Stanley reached out to me after the Orlando Pulse incident to ask how I was personally doing because she knows I am a part of the LGBTQA+ community.”

Emotions were felt by speakers and listeners whether they were affected directly or indirectly. “Orlando affected me because I have several people in my life who identify as gay or lesbian,” said Xochitl Santamaria, a senior. “I know how hard it has been for them to feel accepted and loved. It made me really upset because I know that after seeing what happened in Orlando they would feel a mix of emotions and confusion.” In between each speaker there were breaks of silence where everyone had the opportunity to reflect. “OzSpeaks” concluded with three words: courage, love and bravery.

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Our weekly list of what to do in Oswego F.A.T. 5k, Saturday at 10 a.m., Marano Campus Center. ALANA Fashion Show, Saturday at 7 p.m. in Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall.

Open Skate, Sunday at 6 p.m. in Marano Campus Center Arena. Talk: Lauren Berger, “Intern Queen,” Tuesday at 5 p.m. in Marano Campus Center Auditorium.

Concert: Black Violin, Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall.

International Year of Brazil Opening Ceremony, Thursday at 5 p.m. in Sheldon Ballroom.

Talent Night: “Collections of Expressions,” Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Marano Campus Center Auditorium.

Criselda Mapoy | The Oswegonian A crowd of around 50 people attended the first OzSpeaks session to reflect on the terror attack in Orlando.

Movie: “Todo Sobre Mi Madre,” Thursday at 7 p.m. in Lanigan 103.

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Vote Oswego club helps students register to vote Oswego named ‘Best in Northeast’ A Campaign uses volunteers to prepare campus for presidential election Courteney Reed Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com Vote Oswego began this semester as a non-partisan campaign organized to register as many Oswego State students to vote as possible. In the first week of classes the campaign collected and submitted 228 voter registration forms and 382 absentee ballots. By Sept. 12, numbers jumped to 341 voter registrations and 569 absentee ballots. Associate professor Allison Rank created the campaign as a topics course for students interested in practical politics. Rank said she is passionate about working to register college students to vote. “Politicians will only pay attention to your demographic if you’re turning out to the polls,” Rank said. “If politicians can fully write off a demographic, they don’t have to pay attention to the concerns specific to that demographic.” The topics course is designed for students to learn how to create campaigns from inception to conclusion, while reminding students that their vote counts in every type of election.

Students in the course are considered campaign staff with complete ownership over the campaign itself. Campus organization, social media specialists and video production are all departments within the organization and run by the staff members. To help with campaign material, the design club will create pins, logos and fliers to be handed out at upcoming events. Rebecca Mushtare, associate professor of graphic design, has her advanced web design students creating a Vote Oswego website. “In design there is a big movement to design for social change, design for democracy, design for good, and it’s really about how design can improve our world and communities,” Mushtare said. “Vote Oswego has a goal to get people to vote and we’re hoping that the work that the designers do help to augment that.” Vote Oswego databasing intern Angela Tylock expressed her enthusiasm for being a staff member on a “home grown” campaign. “We have had everything made by students or faculty on campus,” Tylock said. “I think it helps to show whether or not you’re in the class, and whether or not you’re working directly in the campaign, you can still be apart

of what we’re doing.” Volunteers have said it is troublesome to hear from students not exercising their right to vote because they are opposed to the presidential candidates running. “There is more than one election going on, by visiting vote411.org anyone can get information about elections happening around their area,” Mushtare said. Volunteer Andrew Pugliese said the Vote Oswego campaign can get students set up for the rest of their lives. “This is the only presidential election that these students will have a chance to vote on while in college, but it’s also important to remember we are not only registering them for this election, we are registering for the elections to come,” Pugliese said. The Vote Oswego campaign is open to all students who want to get involved and gain basic political knowledge. Volunteers from the campaign have been to 32 classes across campus handing out voting pledges and registration forms and recruiting members from the student body to join the voting movement. Anyone can get involved by showing up between 6 and 6:55 p.m. on Wednesdays in Mahar 314.

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Princeton Review features campus in top schools F Jamie Aranoff Staff Writer news@oswegonian.com Oswego State has been ranked among Princeton Review’s “Best in Northeast” list for the 13th consecutive year. The university has consistently ranked among the top 228 best schools in the 11 states making up the Northeast region. A new statistic was released Tuesday morning recognizing Oswego State’s 14-spot jump in the 2017 ranking of Top Regional Universities in the North. This brings Oswego State to 44th place. The school is woven into the same rankings as top-tier private and Ivy League universities. Oswego State’s business school was the only New York public school to appear on the top 100 online graduate business programs and it also gained recognition from post military and veteran students appearing on the ‘Best for Vets’ ranking by the Military Times. Since the first edition of the Princeton Review’s ranking in 2003, Oswego has been present on the ‘Best in Northeast’ list every year. While the rankings online are listed alphabetically, the Princeton Review Senior Vice President Robert Franek said the schools are ranked on multiple categories, with extra regard toward academics. Franek said the purpose of the rankings is to highlight both the credibility of the selected universities and to attract incoming students. In total, over 143,000 students were surveyed on topics ranging from the accessibility of professors to the resources available on campus. “Oswego is on the up and up and its small size makes it easy to form connections with professors as well as peers,” said Oswego

State sophomore Alexander Masterson. According to Kristi Eck, Oswego State President Deborah Stanley’s chief of staff, one aspect of Oswego State that makes it appealing to future students is the school’s small size, making it easier for students to engage with faculty. “We’re committed to small class sizes and a faculty-student ratio that makes sure students can make quality connections as they learn and grow,” Eck said. Being recognized since 2003 is an accomplishment for Oswego State, which has been dynamically changing over the past few years and recently welcomed its most diverse student body to date. “Oswego is a very different place than it was just five or ten years ago. We are attracting students from further afield, and they are studying in different academic areas, engaged in more research, internships and co-ops,” said Dan Griffin, Director of Admissions. “More than ever, our student body reflects the society we live in as we continue enrolling more culturally diverse students. We have much to be proud of.” The Princeton Review also puts emphasis on campus life in their rankings. With over 200 clubs and organizations, there is a wide variety of activities to choose from which influenced Oswego State’s ranking. “At Oswego, diversity and inclusion is valued and part of the fiber of what we are,” said Jerald Woolfolk, the vice president for student affairs and enrollment management. Many students tend to agree with the message put forth by the school. “Campus life is an engaging experience that really takes everyone into consideration,” said Nathaniel Bates, a sophomore. “A lot of the options of groups or jobs are almost always student-run in some way.”

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The Princeton Review ranked in the top 228 schools in the Northeast and listed Oswego State among them for the 13th time.

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Advisor pilot program seeks to improve experiences

Oswego County fights EEE virus

Faculty advisors begin new training, procedures to help students academically

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Maria Pericozzi Asst. News Editor mpericozzi@oswegonian.com In the fall of 2017, a small percentage of incoming freshmen will be introduced to an advisement pilot program created by the Review of Academic Advisement Planning Committee. After seeing the low student satisfaction about the faculty advisement on the Oswego State campus, Mehran Nojan and Douglas Pippin, co-chairs of RAAP, looked into the flaws of the current advisement model. RAAP is a group of faculty from around campus appointed by Oswego State President Deborah Stanley to create a new academic advisement model. The goal of the committee is to help students succeed in going through their degree programs as smoothly as possible. Last spring, RAAP presented their ideas to Faculty Assembly and Student Association. They received positive feedback from both groups and adjusted their proposal based on the comments received before they submitted it to Stanley. Stanley recently ap-

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proved their proposal for the new advisement model pilot program to begin in the fall of 2017. One new feature of the pilot program includes having separate advisors; a professional academic advisor and a faculty mentor. The professional academic advisor will know the ins and outs of degree program requirements and the different resources across campus. After looking at different potential advisement models, members of RAAP believe that the best way to help students is to have a professional academic advisor. “The goal is the ability to funnel students to the right place to go in other areas on campus,” Pippin said. “Somebody who could put them in touch with people in financial aid, registrar and even housing, in ways that other faculty are not familiar with.” Other faculty members’ roles will evolve to mentorship. The goal is for them add to the quality of the degree students are receiving. “We are trying to give faculty a little bit of room to run with what they are trained in,” Pippin said. “Also hopefully to open up more opportunities for students in anything related to professional development.” According to Nojan, the program will take the rest of the fall and the spring semester to be set up. Incoming freshmen from the class of 2021 in different departments across campus will start the pilot program next fall. “Since we need to see if this works for Oswego, we need to pilot it,” Nojan said. “We are thinking of maybe hiring one new professional academy advisor with 150 and a maximum 200 [students].” In 2019, RAAP hopes to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the program to eventually project the model to every department on campus. RAAP has not yet decided which academic departments will be the first to pilot the program. Throughout the SUNY campuses and even the different departments on the Oswego State campus, there is no set model for advisement.

“There are so many different ways of doing things on campus with different levels of success,” Pippin said. “We wanted to take the best out of all of those and try to apply them more broadly to improve student advisement overall.” Getting student feedback on the pilot program is an important topic that has been discussed in RAAP since the committee was formed. One idea for receiving feedback is to send out Google surveys to students after they meet with their advisor. The survey will include questions about the meeting, including if the advisor was helpful to the student and if all their questions were all answered. They also hope student retention numbers will be impacted and will be an accurate measurement of the success of the program. After receiving feedback and adjusting the program, they hope that in four to six years the whole campus will have transitioned over to the new model. “Our approach is go slowly, go deliberately, assess the implementation, make corrections and then see where we can go,” Nojan said. Sophomore Ryan Cobane is excited about the needed change in advisement, but is upset that he will miss it. “I think the program is going to be successful,” Cobane said. “I wish I would be here to see it and benefit from it.” Although current students will not formally be affected by this change in advisement, they may be informally affected by individual advisors due to training received from the workshops and sessions. RAAP worked with more than 40 faculty members through workshops and sessions facilitated by the education advisory board. “I was really pleased whenever I attended sessions, everybody was really enthusiastic working on this,” Pippin said. “It was fun to see that there was so much interest in finding new ways to change something that has been the same for faculty for so long.”

describes symptoms as a “sudden onset of headache, high fever, neck stiffness, muscle weakness, altered mental status, tremors, convulsions, paralysis, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis) or … meningitis or coma.” Although only 10 or so cases of the EEE virus are reported each year in the U.S., one third of patients die from the virus. Those who do not die may suffer mild to severe brain damage. Since there is no cure, hospitals often can only give supportive or respiratory therapy. So far, there have been two reported cases of the EEE virus, according to Syracuse. com. One man in the Salina area was hospitalized for it, and still is in critical condition, although he is stable. Another person was reported to have the EEE virus in Louisiana. Central New York in particular is a hot spot for mosquitoes and the EEE virus because of the large amount of stagnant water. “Toad Harbor in particular is preferred

by mosquitoes, because it is an upland hardwood swamp,” Williams said. An upland hardwood swamp is comprised of low-level shrubs and sitting water, a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. Only one type of mosquito carries the EEE virud, which is the species culiseta melanura, Williams said. Although only 30 percent of mosquitoes can carry the virus, it still poses a huge health risk, especially in places near stagnant water. Oswego State does not have the same risk level as other places in Oswego County since it is situated near a large, open lake and is fairly windy. However, it is still a good idea to take precautions, especially during dawn or dusk when mosquitoes are most active. To prevent getting bitten, cover as much skin as possible – long sleeves and jeans work as a great barrier against bites. Wearing an insect repellent such as DEET or eucalyptus oil will also ward away mosquitoes.

Criselda Mapoy | The Oswegonian Mosquitoes are attracted to areas with stagnant water, but bites can be prevented by covering skin and using insect repellent.

Next year a new advising program will be tested.

New MyOswego student profiles Uncommon viral illness hits campus for first time

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Taylor Woods Contributing Writer staff@oswegonian.com The MyOswego student profile has been redesigned to ease student access. According to Jerret LeMay, a registrar at Oswego State, one new feature is that students can see their hold information, which advisors cannot see. There isn’t as much clicking around as there was with the old system. Le May hopes the new student profile “can provide a better experience while facilitating student success in some small way. Besides the new student profile, another change that came to the MyOswego web is found in the registration tab. This comes with additional search features and access to course information. Sophomore Gustavo Tejeda finds the new interface to more helpful and is excited to to try the registration and planning section next semester when he has to register for classes. “I do like that everything is in one spot,” Tejada said. “I think it’ll be easier to register and plan for my courses.” Sophomore Jermaine Gayle likes how organized the system is and he can find

things faster and easier than before. “There is no run around for information,” Gayle said. Many of the new features of the registration and planning section would not have been possible on the old interface. Some of these features include the plan ahead area, viewing students’ registration information and the Degree Work plan. “Probably the greatest potential impact is the ability to directly connect to degree planning,” LeMay said. These new options are available to help students stay on track to graduate and to avoid registration issues. Not only did students get a new self-service interface but so did faculty and advisors. “It’s nice to see offerings that are built with user experience in mind,” LeMay said. He encourages students to spend time at his office website reading or watching short videos about the new features. According to LeMay, the Campus Technology Services has been very helpful with creating these new systems. The goal is to create better experiences for students, faculty, advisors and staff. LeMay said he is looking forward to “more updates and moving to the point of greater system integration and access.”

Health center test results confirm case of mumps, precautions taken

MUMPS from COVER On Sept. 14, another campus-wide email was sent with an update that the mumps case was confirmed as positive. “The health department has officially elevated SUNY Oswego to an outbreak status in light of the mumps outbreak in New York State,” the email read. Brown said the students who may contract this viral illness are put in isolation to prevent it from spreading. “The reason a person has to be isolated from the community is because it is spread by droplets,” Brown said. “So that’s as easy as laughing, coughing, sneezing.” If a student cannot go home when they are ill, there are several designated areas on campus for them to be separate from their peers. “A student is put into that room where they’re moved away from their roommates and the community,” Brown said. “They’re not allowed to go to class or the

The health department has officially elevated SUNY Oswego to an outbreak status in light of the mumps outbreak in New York State.” -Deborah F. Stanley, Oswego State President

Taylor Woods | The Oswegonian The updated profile’s system and interface help students register for classes and stay on track to graduate.

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The Mary Walker Health Center is asking students who reject the vaccination to leave campus for 26 days.

dining hall or anything.” The student with the mumps went home on Tuesday to recover. They will remain there for a minimum of five days from symptom onset, Brown said. Most students are vaccinated for mumps with an MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination. Brown said most students on campus have two of these vaccines, which gives a “really high percentage of immunity.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one MMR vaccine gives 77 percent immunity. Both vaccines give about 88 percent. Oswego State requires proof of both vaccinations for a student to attend the school, but this can be waived for religious or medical reasons. Students who have not received the MMR vaccination are being required to be vaccinated at the Mary Walker Health

Center free of charge. The health center offered extended hours to accommodate students who needed the vaccination. According to the campus-wide email, students who choose not to receive the vaccination must leave campus by Sept. 16 and remain off campus for 26 days. Health officials are informing students and faculty who may have come into contact with the affected student. Wayne Westervelt, the Oswego State’s Chief Communication Director, said the administration is considering the safety of the whole campus. He said isolating the infected student is done “with the mindset that we’re trying to be responsible to the entire campus community.” The college will continue to update students, Westervelt said. He stressed transparency and communication during this time. “Health and safety of the entire population is really important to us, in addition to the individual case,” Westervelt said. Mumps is taken more seriously than other viral sicknesses like the flu because it spreads so easily and can have severe consequences, Brown said. In some rare cases, the mumps can have long-term effects including deafness, sterility, infertility and encephalitis. Oswego State will work with state leadership to follow state health department recommendations for how to

proceed, according to Oswego County Health Department’s Public Health Director, Jiancheng Huang. Huang said this case raised some concerns because of a recent outbreak of mumps in Long Island. There have been no cases of mumps in Oswego County for as long as he remembers, Huang said. Mumps is unusual in the United States as well as in Oswego. According to the CDC, the U.S. mumps vaccination program began in 1967. Prior to this program, around 186,000 cases of mumps were reported each year. After the vaccine became available, there was a decrease in cases of over 99 percent. “Not to my knowledge has there been an actual, positive, documented case here,” Brown said. Some outbreaks of mumps do still occur. According to the CDC, “In 2006, there was an outbreak affecting more than 6,584 people in the United States, with many cases occurring on college campuses.” Huang said vaccinations are important to prevent the disease. “Our population is well vaccinated,” Huang said. “…Some community members do not vaccinate their children. This is a bigger problem.” Brown said “pretty common practices” such as hand washing and coughing into the elbow, will help prevent the spread of illness.

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Oswego State reflects on 15-year anniversary of September 11 tragedy Campus holds ceremony, rings bells to honor lives of those lost in terrorist attack, including 12 alumni Emily Ziemba Contributing Writer staff@oswegonian.com There were over 3,000 casualties, 19 attackers and millions of different viewpoints of what happened on September 11, 2001. At 8:46 a.m., 9:03 a.m., 9:37 a.m. and 10:03 a.m., four American airliners were hijacked and flown into both World Trade Center towers in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and into a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Commemorating the 15th anniversary of the tragedy, President Stanley stated, “In your generosity and compassion for those suffering in loss and confusion, share their pain; offer your strength and support, and give comfort and attention. Hold one another close while we grieve for the enormous wound of today.” Twelve of Oswego’s alumni were lost in the attack. Scott Bart ‘95, Michelle Bratton ‘00, Richard Caproni ‘89, Michael Cawley ‘91, Michael Collins ‘84, Wendy Morris Faulkner ‘74, Michael Hannan ‘89, Michael O’Brien ‘81, James Potorti ‘72, Leo Roberts

‘79, Melissa Renee Vincent ’94, and James Woods ‘97 are all honored in the September 11 Memorial by Glimmerglass Lagoon. Scott Bart was an up and coming vice president at Marsh & McLennan. He spent his spare time reading the books his fiancee was teaching to her class, so he could have discussions with her about them. Michelle Bratton was an extreme Madonna fan working to become a teacher and a diving coach. Richard Caproni was a movie fanatic who had a laugh funnier than the joke itself. Michael Cawley died while pursuing his childhood dream: firefighting. Michael Collins was an active outdoorsman who also passed away while saving lives. Wendy Morris Faulkner spent her days searching for ways to help those in third world countries. By the age of 16, she was sending packages filled with goods to those who could not afford them. Michael Hannan was a family and friends driven man who worked alongside Bart at Marsh & McLennan. Michael O’Brien was a top-bond trader on Wall Street. He was a practical joker and

family man at heart. James Potorti was able to “cook up a storm” according to his wife Nikki Stern. When he wasn’t doing that, he was spending time outside doing anything remotely active. Leo Roberts was a rock and roll dad that never lost sight of what was really important to him: family. Melissa Renee Vincent’s close friends remembered her “generosity and kind spirit” Lucille Vincent said. James Woods took whatever action necessary just to make it to a Jets game and spent much time with his childhood friends. On the bridge between Tyler Hall and west campus, there is a memorial in honor of these alumni, and many others, who lost their lives on this tragic day. The classes of 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005 pooled their funds together and opened the memorial on September 11, 2005. The memorial has a garden filled with purple hydrangeas, autumn joy sedum and red winterberry. The hydrangeas are symbolic of heartfelt emotion and the sedum represents tranquility. Even students who do not necessarily remember the event think the memorial is an

Sean Maphia | The Oswegonian The 9/11 memorial by Glimmerglass Lagoon remembers Oswego State alumni who died during the attack.

important aspect of campus. “I think it’s a great way for family and friends to remember,” freshman Alexandra Zurbrick said. “It’s a reminder that we can overcome the past.” In honor of the fallen, this past Sun-

day, Oswego State rang bells at each time a plane hit fifteen years ago. There was a short ceremony outside of Johnson Hall that morning where students shared a moment of silence together and spoke about what they remember.

Video game designer shares experiences, advice, challenges for aspiring writers Jeff Gardiner, Oswego State alumnus, talks about his lessons learned during his time working in the video game industry Conor Halton Contributing Writer news@oswegonian.com When discussing video game development, creative writing is not typically the first thing that comes to mind. Jeff Gardiner graduated from Oswego State with a bachelor’s degree in creative writing and is currently a lead producer at Bethesda Games Studios. On Sept. 12, Gardiner spoke in the Marano Campus Center auditorium about his career in the video game industry. Gardiner moved to Los Angeles, California where he began his career as the web developer for the shoe company Vans. He left the company after almost a year and began working on various projects for Midway Home Entertainment and Activision. While working at Activision, Gardiner was a game designer for the “Fantastic Four” video game. He reflected on the struggles of working with the gaming company as well as Marvel Comics and Fox Studios. He got the opportunity to meet Stan Lee, the creator of Marvel Comics, who told him something he’d always remember. “Lee told me, ‘I don’t care if I have this

job anymore; I’m going to do what I want while working on the Fantastic Four video game’,” Gardiner said. After the completion of Fantastic Four, Gardiner was hired at Bethesda, where he currently works. In his talk, Gardiner went over the process of producing a video game, focusing heavily on the preproduction process. It starts with the “big idea,” which is the primary plot of a game that includes numerous people working on it. It typically involves a main game designer working alongside narrative, level and system designers. “Game design, in terms of writing, is all about collaboration,” Gardiner said. “You want to work with people to get the passion.” His time at Oswego State helped him throughout his career. “Everything you learn in your writing courses are essential; I’ve used them as a crutch many times,” Gardiner said. He continued on about preproduction processes with what he refers to as the “big story.” This part includes the exploration of theme, characters and setting. “We can do anything, but we can’t do ev-

erything,” Gardiner said. Writers and developers then work on the “little story.” This is where user interaction, feature definition, setting, quests, creatures and locations are created. At the end of production, the staff tests the game out to find bugs and decide what will be kept in the game. Feedback is a crucial part of this process. “If 50 percent of the people in the room have the same opinion, you should listen,” Gardiner said. A tough part about making the game ready for shipment is “killing your babies” or knowing when to let things go. While working on “Fallout 4”, Gardiner said they had to remove a portion of the game that a developer worked on for three years. “I was impressed when he talked about ‘killing your babies’,” said Wesley Sakran, who attended the talk. “It’s wild to throw away something you worked so hard on for a long time and spent a large amount of money on.” Some advice Gardiner gave to aspiring writers was to stay creative and use personal experiences when writing. He emphasized that people think if someone plays a lot of video games they will be a great writer, but that is

Cuomo takes action to prevent underage drinking at college ALCOHOL from COVER underage drinking and the dangerous effects it can have on them. The State Liquor Authority and Empire State Restaurant & Tavern Association (ESRTA) are presenting free trainings across the state in bar, restaurant and tavern owners and their staff. The program will inform them on the legal responsibilities of selling alcohol to customers. Many underage students get ahold of alcohol by getting fake IDs. The DMV launches the “Operation Prevent” program in college towns, directed at underage drinking by prohibiting the use of fake IDs. In 2015, DMV investigators made 760 arrests and confiscated more than 750 fake IDs. The investigators worked with local authorities to find out where the underage drinking hotspots were at. “This program provides valuable guidance and assistance and will go a long way toward gaining increased compliance with the law. That’s good for the business and owners and for the public at large,” said Scott Wexler, executive director of ESRTA in a statement.

Members of the New York State Police Campus Sexual Assault Victims Unit are talking at college orientation sessions about the connection between alcohol abuse and sexual assault on college campuses. Sexual assault on college campuses is another concerning issue people are worried about. Cuomo’s “Enough is Enough” legislation would reduce the number of sexual assaults that have occurred in the past. “Underage drinking is fueled by the forbidden fruit theory. Putting on more pressure to stop it may only cause kids to drink more,” sophomore Abby West said. “I think the drinking age should be lowered because of that. We may be less inclined to binge drink if we are legally and socially permitted to.” Jamie Aranoff, a sophomore, said, “I think in theory it’s effective. However, a large social aspect of college is portrayed in terms of underage drinking. From movies, to social media, to even our parent’s stories, drinking alcohol and college are just associated together. In many cultures outside the U.S., drinking is part of life and not seen as taboo. There is also not a negative stigma towed it.”

In many other countries, the drinking age is lower than the United States’ drinking age. The World Health Organization published research found that in many European countries that have a drinking age of 18 or younger, teenagers drank occasionally, but there were fewer incidents of alcohol intoxication versus the United States. According to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, an independent organization that inspires social change through research, the media’s repetitive portrayal of alcohol-related content may stress alcohol use as a cultural “norm.” On television, drinking is over exemplified and exaggerated to get people to watch a show or movie. Cuomo is trying to guide college students to not drink underage because of the causes of intoxication on college grounds. “These coordinated efforts will build on our progress to help avoid needless tragedies and create a safer learning environment on campuses statewide,” Cuomo said in a statement.

Katherine Zenteno | The Oswegonian Gov. Cuomo is working with state organizations, including the DMV and State Liquor Authority, to prevent underage drinking this fall on campus and in town.

not the case. “A great game writer puts personal experience into the story, not play a bunch of games,” Gardiner said. Students were impressed by Gardiner’s career and the journey that got him there. “It was cool how Jeff got into the business and

kept his job,” Clayton Jones said. Since Gardiner started working at Bethsda, he has shipped 20 titles including “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim”, “Fallout 3” and “The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion”. In his most recent project, “Fallout 4” Gardiner was the lead producer.

Sean Maphia | The Oswegonian Oswego State alumnus Jeff Gardiner speaks to students on how to be a successful writer and create a good story.

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Tales From The Ship: Women's soccer making most of close games thus far

Cole Parzych Sports Editor cparzych@oswegonian.com Four matches are in the books this year for Oswego State women’s soccer. All four of these contests have been close, high-spirited affairs that have gone down to the wire. The Lakers currently sit at 2-1-1 on the year with wins over DeSales and Alfred Universities. Each of these games were decided by one goal, besides the 1-1 draw with Baldwin Wallace. The victories over Desales and Alfred seem to be the biggest stepping stones for head coach Brian McGrane and his team in the early portion of the 2016 season. Desales was good enough to earn a bid in the Div. III NCAA Tournament last season, and despite a 1-15-2 overall record from Alfred in 2015, they got out to a hot 4-0 start before losing to Oswego State on Tuesday night on the Laker's home turf. One takeaway from the season thus far has to be the ability of the Lakers to play in close games and come away with points. DeSales was able to storm back and tie the match at two-all late in regulation, only to see Sarah Grupp score a header off a late-game corner, giving Oswego State their first victory of the young season. Oswego State was also able to salvage a draw in the Fredonia Tournament after Jacquelyn Brown scored in the 88th minute of regulation to put the Lakers down 1-0. Just over a minute later however, Alexa Restante was able to tie it with a cross to the right side of the net and the match would end in a draw after two overtimes. Head coach Brian McGrane was then able to help steer the Lakers back into the win column on Tuesday against the Alfred University Saxons. The Lakers were able to create chances but couldn’t bury anything until the 74th minute when Emma Geyer scored her first goal of the year. Their 2-0 victory over the Saxons didn’t come all that easy for the Lakers, but they beat a team that they should have. These were the types of the games where McGrane’s team couldn’t always grab two points in 2015. The strong sophomore class, although consisting of only three players, seems to blend well with the junior and senior classes that lead the Lakers. Senior Mary Morrison and sophomore Chloe Lonergan, both defenders, earned All-Tournament Team honors after an 0-1-1 team performance during the Fredonia Tournament. Offensively the Lakers are playing well, registering almost double the shots per game of their opponents. Oswego State currently sits at 15.8 shots per game to just 8.0 for their first four opponents. This is all backed by Melissa Seigfried in goal. The senior keeper has helped backstop the Lakers making 72 saves with a 1.42 goals against average. Her five career clean-sheets are only one shy for her to crack the top 10 in Oswego State women’s soccer history. After the team’s first-ever SUNYAC playoff victory in 2015 over No. 3 seed SUNY Geneseo, the Lakers are starting to look like they could make another playoff run in the SUNYAC. The early season success against non-conference teams has to have the Lakers feeling good as they prepare for a 4 p.m. match against Clarkson University on Friday.

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Familiar face rejoins Lakers

Former libero joins Oswego State coaching staff after two successful seasons on court Dan Laverde Staff Writer sports@oswegonian.com For student athletes, coaching at the same school they played for during their college career is an opportunity that most of them will never get to see. For Mary Montagnola, she got that opportunity this summer to be the assistant coach for Oswego State volleyball just after finishing her senior season with the team and graduating in May. J.J. O’Connell, head coach of the volleyball team at Oswego State, presented Montagnola with the opportunity after he discovered she was staying home in Oswego until the spring. “I knew she was living in Oswego and she let me know that she wasn’t going to start nursing school until the following year,” O’Connell said. “So I told her that we had an open coaching position if she wanted to make some money.” Montagnola did not hesitate to reunite with her former head coach. “J.J. came to me because he knew I was staying around for another year,” Montagnola said. “When he asked me if I wanted the job, I took it without too much thought.” The fact that Montagnola lives in Oswego was not the only thing that persuaded O’Connell to offer her the job as his assistant, but her knowledge of his

style from her playing days as well. “She already knew our system, offense and defense, and she knew the girls,” O’Connell said. “So it made for an easy transition. That was very attractive to me.” During her playing career, Montagnola primarily served as the starting defensive specialist for the Lakers. She played in 162 sets in her two years as a player, compiling 273 digs, and 28 aces. Now, after a successful career on the court, she has eased her way into the transition of being a leader on the sidelines. “I’m really enjoying the transition,” Montagnola said. “It’s very different being on the other side of things, but it’s good that I know a lot of the girls because it has made the transition a lot easier.” Having played with many of the girls she is now coaching has made for a comfortable atmosphere in the locker room, says senior middle blocker Megan Russell. “It’s definitely different, but in a good way,” Russell said. “I know her and a lot of us played with her, so that relationship is nice to have.” Russell also touched on seeing her former teammate’s transition from player to coach and how Montagnola’s experience as a player has helped. “It’s been really interesting to see the transition,” Russell said. “She knows a lot about everything from playing for [O’Connell] and has really helped with

Alexandria Donato | The Oswegonian Volleyball has won 3 of their last 4 matches to move to 6-2 on the season and look to keep riding their hot streak.

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work outs and getting us into shape.” O’Connell praised Montagnola for the job she has done so far as assistant, saying that she picks up the slack in areas that need improvement. “She brings good energy,” O’Connell said. “She’s upbeat and she’s tough on the girls, which is what you need. She brings a lot of strengths in areas where I have weaknesses, which is exactly what you want if you’re a head coach.” Receiving this much praise from your team is great for any new coach. But for Montagnola, coaching is nothing new. Montagnola actually has a lengthy history of coaching experience. She spent the summers following her junior and senior years as a volunteer coach at the Oswego Volleyball Camp. In addition to that, she served as a coach at softball camps with Oswego High School. The former defensive specialist said while that past coaching experience has certainly helped her in her new position with Oswego State, she

believes it’s her values that make her a better coach. “[Having coaching experience] definitely helped, but I think it’s more my attitude and demeanor on and off the court,” Montagnola said. “I always focus on being a responsible leader and I think that’s what will gain you respect as a coach.” Although she is clearly built for a career of coaching, Montagnola will begin pursuing her dream of becoming a nurse in the spring, when she begins nursing school. However, the Lakers’ assistant coach did say she would welcome the opportunity to coach again down the road. “I do see a future in coaching,” Montagnola said. “I would love to be a coach of a high school team someday.” For now, Montagnola will make the best of her time she has reunited with her team and help lead them to victory. This time, from the sidelines instead of on the court.

Howard hopes that familiarity brings another first place finish Laker golf team aims to take home its second first place finish in as many years at annual fall invite Joe Porpora Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com After starting the 2016-2017 season off with a victory at the Potsdam Quad, the Oswego State golf team looks to build on that momentum at their first home invite on Monday. The Lakers had a combined team score of 305 at the Potsdam Quad, which was seven strokes better than second-place Clarkson University. The leading scorers for the were Corey Marshall and Zachary Hiris who both shot a 75, good enough to tie for third overall. The important thing [the] invitational did was it gave us some confidence going into the season,” Marshall said. “We didn’t really know what to expect our first time out there so getting an early victory and getting some good scores really gives us confidence that if we do put the practice in then we’ll really compete with just about anyone.” The success the team experienced at the Potsdam Quad wasn’t what they experienced at their home invite in the spring. The A-team finished in a disappointing third place which wasn’t even as good as their B-team, which finished ahead of them in second place. Sophomore Hiris said last year’s spring home invite left a very sour taste in his mouth personally. “I didn’t play well and I was not happy that we finished in third and I was not happy we finished second to our B-team. It gave me a lot of motivation to get better over the summer and not let that happen again,” Hiris said.

Photo provided by Sports Information via C. Perkins Corey Marshall has been on fire recently, shooting under an 80 in five of his last six rounds of golf including a team low 76 that helped Oswego State finish first in the Keuka Invite on Wednesday.

The work put in over the summer by Hiris and the rest of the team was the biggest difference between this year’s and last year’s teams, according to head coach Mike Howard. “They’ve shown that they put the work in over the summer,” Howard said. “It was apparent to me that [the players] came in to tryouts with confidence and their technique showed they were ready to play some competitive golf.” Over the summer, the players focused

on specific parts of their game that needed improvement. For example, Marshall emphasized his wedge play so that he could attack par fives which would give him a better chance to get birdies, while Hiris worked on his putting which he struggled with a few times. The work all the players put in during the offseason helped them achieve victory at Potsdam Country Club and hopefully achieve the same at Monday’s home invitational.

Howard is pleased with his team’s play to start the season and was enthusiastic about the score his team put up in Potsdam. “We have players that are capable of shooting those scores on a consistent basis,” Howard said. “To

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SUNYAC Standings Men's Soccer Plattsburgh Cortland New Paltz Potsdam Fredonia Geneseo Oneonta Buffalo State Oswego Brockport

Women's Soccer Potsdam Plattsburgh Cortland Brockport Buffalo State Geneseo Oswego Oneonta Fredonia New Paltz

Field Hockey Oswego New Paltz Cortland Oneonta Brockport Morrisville State Geneseo

Volleyball

Conference 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

Streak W6 W5 T2 L1 W2 W1 W3 L1 W1 W1

Overall 5-1-0 4-1-0 3-1-0 3-1-1 3-1-1 2-0-2 2-2-2 1-1-1 2-3-0 1-5-1

Conference 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0-0

Streak W4 L1 W2 W2 L1 W1 T2 T1 L1 L1

Conference 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Streak W4 W1 L2 L3 L4 L1 L5

Overall 7-0 9-1 6-2 5-4 5-4 4-4 4-5 3-6 3-6 2-6

Potsdam Brockport Oswego Cortland Fredonia Geneseo Plattsburgh Buffalo State New Paltz Oneonta

Oswego Scoreboard

Overall 6-0-0 5-0-0 3-0-3 4-1-1 3-1-1 3-2-0 3-2-0 3-2-1 3-3-0 1-3-1

Overall 4-0 3-1 3-2 1-3 1-4 1-4 0-5

Conference 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Men's Soccer

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Brickman: 1 goal Ritch: 2 S.O.G. Hayes: 2 S.O.G. Bogucki: 1 save

CAN:

Geller: 1 S.O.G. Lamay: 12 saves

Tuesday, Sept. 13

2OT

NEW: (3-0-1, 0-0-1) VAS: (5-0-1, 0-0-0)

PLAT: (4-1-0, 0-0-0) MLB: (2-1-0, 0-0-0)

The amount of goals both the men's and women's team gave up in their respective matches on Tuesday night. The men played SUNY Canton, while the women squared off against Alfred university. Both teams played outstanding defense for the full 90 minutes that resulted in both teams capturing a victory.

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Plattsburgh will looks to continue their recent hot streak as they face off against Utica College.

OSW:

Schulz: 1 goal Geyer: 1 goal Siegfried: 1 save

ALF:

Jo Shanahan: 11 saves Wright: 1 shot

Volleyball

Wednesday, Sept. 14

OSW:

Harvey: 2 goals Rinaldi: 1 assist Woite: 2 shots Charap: 5 saves

ELM:

McCafrey: 1 goal Mariano: 2 shots Hockenberger: 7 saves

PLAT: (4-5, 0-0) UTC: (2-9, 0-0)

It took until the second overtime on Wednesday night for the Oswego State field hockey team to get the win, but they came through. Leading the way with two goals was junior Monica Harvey. Her second goal game in the 89th minute to give the lakers the win who remain undefeated on the season and are 4-0.

0 Murawski: 9 kills Moriarty: 8 kills Long: 8 digs Edwards: 5 digs

OSW:

Marcy: 8 kills Karwas: 4 kills Marcy: 10 digs

SJF:

Upcoming Matches Men's Soccer

Women's Soccer

4 p.m.

OSW: (3-3-0, 0-0-0) SLU: (4-0-0, 0-0-0)

OSW: (2-1-1, 0-0-0) CLK: (4-0-0, 0-0-0)

Friday, Sept. 16

Women's Tennis

Friday, Sept. 16

Volleyball

Saturday, Sept. 17

1:30 p.m.

1 p.m.

OSW: (1-2, 0-0) ONE: (2-1, 0-0)

OSW: (6-2, 0-0) ARC: (3-4, 0-0)

Laker Athletes of the Week

Corey Marshall

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Wednesday, Sept. 14

Streak W7 W8 W1 W2 W2 W4 L1 W1 L2 L1

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Alli Ullrich

Men's golf Sophomore, Webster

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Around the SUNYAC Men's Soccer

Sophomore Corey Marshall has had an impressive last couple of weeks on the golf course. After shooting a 75 last Tuesday, which helped Oswego State capture their first win of the 2016 season, Marshall continued to strike the ball well over the weekend. The Webster native shot a 77 and a 73 at the St. John Fisher College Invitation for a two-round score of 150, which was good enough to place him in the top 10 of the field. He also helped the Lakers finish third in the tournament by shooting an 87 in the final round.

The amount of points Katie Reynolds tallied in Oswego States 4-1 win over Wells college on Monday afternoon. The sophomore had one goal and three assists in the contest. Her goal was the eventual game winner, which helped the Lakers improve to 3-0 on the season. They are back on the turf Wednesday night against Elmira College.

Women's Tennis Senior, St. Louis After a slow start to the season, the senior took matters into her own hands by dominating over the weekend. She was extremely impressive in not only singles competition, but as well as doubles. Her singles matchup was a blowout, with Ullrich winning both sets 6-0. She also shutout her opponent in the doubles matchup with her partner Jill Travis. The St. Louis native helped Oswego State capture their first win of the season in dominating fashion.

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Senior Mitch Brickman scored a goal in the 96th minute of Tuesdays showdown with SUNY Canton to give Oswego State a 1-0 road win. The Rochester native scored on a beautiful corner kick. This win got the Lakers back to .500 on the season, and they will look to win their second straight game against St. Lawrence on Friday night.

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Runge's injury opens up playing time for new goalkeepers Bogucki, Duca Uncertainty looms over Friske as goalie competition heats up for Oswego State in early portion of 2016 season Gerald Lynch Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com When a man goes down, the next one steps up. This mentality describes the goalkeeping core of the Oswego State Lakers men’s soccer team in the early portion of this season. After starting goalkeeper Jon Runge suffered a right shoulder injury, all eyes looked toward coach Bob Friske to find out who would be in net for the next match. Having three goalies on the roster, the two backups both being first year players with similar abilities, the pressure began to mount on Friske to make a decision. “Both Evan Bogucki and Alex Duca are playing great, I have three really good goalies,” Friske said. The decision became clear when Bogucki took the pitch against Hamilton where he obtained a clean-sheet victory in the first match of his career. “I love all the goalies and respect them all but yeah, Evan is playing great so far,” Friske said. The following two matches were much different for the Lakers. They were outscored 5-0 in two matches on the road against two very tough opponents, Franklin & Marshall and Messiah College. Oswego State is moving forward with a 3-3 record and has some questions about who they are as a team. They are looking to recover from a tough weekend on the road, but not knowing who the goalkeeper will be day in and day out creates some questions in the locker room. “All three of them are always competing for a starting position, so anything is possible,” Friske said. The competition between the goalkeepers is growing, but the bond between the three is only growing stronger. With Runge going down, there is needed improvement from both Duca and Bogucki.

“The three of us get along really well, there is no doubt it's friendly competition, only one can come out starting and we all know where we stand,” Duca said. Runge, having been sidelined for four games, is now looking to make it back to the pitch as soon as possible. According to Runge there is no diagnosis on his injury other than some shoulder discomfort. In practice he seems to be healthy when he runs and kicks the ball. But the injury is exposed when he attempts to throw the ball and diving to make saves is not in his best interest. “It’s getting better every day, he is a tough kid too, he’ll be back shortly,” Friske said. Friske and his training staff are holding a positive outlook going forward. The team hopes to get one of their most vocal leaders back as they approach the mid-season. Runge is taking the approach of feeling out his injury day by day, hoping for improvement. The goalkeeper has been waiting for his senior season ever since he lost his starting position during his freshman year. Runge stuck with the program and learned behind now alumni Todd Lawson. As the team moves forward and the goalie position continues to be the question, it is an equal shot for each Laker to win the starting job. “I would give a kid a whole game, not just half a game and split the other half with the other goalie,” Friske said. “You want your other goalies to have some consistency.” Consistency has not been the case for the Lakers this season as they have yet to win back-to-back matches. Bogucki’s first pair of performances are a fitting example of this. In his first match he held a clean-sheet while facing six shots on goal, but his debut performance was offset by two powerhouse Div. III schools last Friday and Saturday as he let in five goals while facing 17 shots on net.

Bogucki was able to redeem himself on Tuesday in the team's 1-0 win over SUNY Canton. “Both Evan and Alex are doing phenomenal having taken a year off,” Friske said. “Evan took a year off from playing, the kid needed a year after playing 12 years or so and it’s great to have him here.” Bogucki’s impact has been a bright spot on this team, not just in the games but at practice too. Fellow teammates are thoroughly impressed by his foot skills while being able to maintain his goalkeeping ability. Friske loves what he has on this roster and clearly has the confidence to play any one of his guys moving

“The three of us get along really well, there is no doubt it's friendly competition, only one can come out starting and we all know where we stand.” -Alexander Duca, junior goalkeeper

forward. It still seems to be most likely that Runge will be the starter once he is healthy since he is now in his fourth season as a Laker. Also, he is the only returning goalie as Bogucki and Duca are both fresh faces to this year ’s roster. “All the guys I want to try to give some time to so they can have some experience under their belt just in case one of them goes down that they all have experience,” Friske said. “I have confidence in them all though.” As the goalkeeper battle flares on and Runge continues to heal his shoulder injury day by day, the Lakers look to continue their march to make the SUNYAC playoffs.

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Birmingham native bolsters Lakers' depth after year off from athletics Adjustments in offseason help sophomore Jackson earns spot on 2016 men's soccer roster Samantha Longton Contributing Writer sports@oswegonian.com This year at Oswego State midfielder Thomas Jackson prepares to pick up soccer for the first time since his senior year of high school. Jackson moved with his family from Birmingham, England, at age three for his father ’s job. According to Jackson, he never noticed any cultural differences because he made the move at such a young age. As a cultural instinct, Jackson started playing soccer as soon as he could start walking and hasn’t looked back since. Soccer came naturally to Jackson and is the only sport he has ever played. Jackson was an honor student that attended Williamsville North High School in Buffalo, New York. There, he started for the varsity team for all four years, and after graduation in 2015, he decided to continue his education at Oswego State. One of the driving factors for Jackson to attend Oswego State is not just to play soccer. According to Jackson, his main reasoning was for his major, electrical engineering. “I chose electrical engineering because math and science were always my favorite subjects,” Jackson said. “I had also been interested in learning about computers.” Jackson said he is happy that he chose Oswego State to continue his education and athletic experience. “I enjoyed my first year here,” Jackson said. “There’s always things to do and the people are really nice.” Jackson did not play soccer his freshman year of college because he was cut during his freshman year but after having one full year of academics under his belt, he decided to pick the sport back up for his sophomore year. The difference in level of competition is noticeable from high school to college and Jackson is still adjusting. “The speed of play is a lot faster at college,” Jackson said. “Everybody is more skillful.” “He sent some information out to me

his freshman year and I got a chance to look at him,” said head coach Bob Friske. “I didn’t think he was at his best his freshman year when he tried out but we gave him another opportunity this year.” According to Friske, this year Jackson came in to tryouts in shape and with a great attitude, earning him a spot on the 2016 team. “He’s a great kid with a tremendous amount of love and passion for the game,” Friske said. “He’s one of those kids here that I hope can take us to the next level.” According to Jackson, his goals for the season are to start for some games and, of course, score some goals. Jackson will need to keep his hard-working mentality going this year if he wants to see significant time on the pitch.

“The most important thing for me is working hard for my teammates,” Jackson said. “You don’t want to let anybody down while everyone else is working hard.” “He works hard and has a ton of potential so I’m really looking forward to having him in the program,” Friske said. “I want to see him get better every game, like all of the other players. I also want to see him contribute whether it be being a positive kid and working hard or being somebody that gets a lot of minutes or starts." Even with the extensive workouts and long practices, Jackson expressed that he is happy to be on the team and back to playing the game he loves. The Lakers' next match comes against a team they failed to beat last season, powerhouse St. Lawrence University, at 4 p.m on Friday.

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THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Sept. 16, 2016

Jim McGregor | The Oswegonian Aside from being recognized by WFTDA, Port City Roller Derby continuously gives back to community in a variety of ways.

Jim McGregor | The Oswegonian Port City Roller Derby is open to new members as they attempt to expand their team as the sport continues to expand throughout the world.

Port City Roller Derby continues to grow, hopes to attract a greater following Sport of roller derby reaches international scale yet still widely unknown around city of Oswego, says Ada Cole Parzych Sports Editor cparzych@oswegonian.com Oswego is home to one of the 375 women’s roller derby member leagues from across the globe that are recognized by the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association [WFTDA]. Port City Roller Derby is a little known fact around the city of Oswego, even though the sport is recognized worldwide. In 2013, Port City earned one of 28 bids worldwide to join the WFTDA as an apprentice league. Since their inception of the program in 2010, the local league has helped the fast-growing sport expand on a local level. Port City competes in bouts from

May until September, going up against teams from Ithaca, Syracuse and even as far as Toms River, New Jersey. Roller derby is played on an international scale as well. This year ’s International Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby Championships will be streaming live on ESPN 3 from Portland, Oregon. Aside from the expansion of the sport across the world, Port City Roller Derby has made a conscious effort to impact the community year in and year out. “We try to do a lot with community outreach,” said Media and Marketing Chair, Sarah Ada. “We’ve just worked with a lot of different charities over the years and tried to help out whenever we can.” The team tries to use their schedule as way to help out charitable organizations that hit home with them each year. At every bout an organization is chosen to be

“We try to do a lot with community outreach. We've just worked with a lot of different charities over the years and tried to help out whenever we can.” -Sarah Ada, social media & marketing chair

the beneficiary of the funds gathered, Ada said. This season, Port City hosted a coed bout to help donate books to children. The team partnered with Paws Across Oswego, Suicide Awareness Voices of Education [SAVE], Team Red, White and Blue, and Reading Painbow. According to Ada, who is a blocker for Port City, the team has also helped out Treats for Troops, which supports military personnel that are deployed by supplying various care packages shipped overseas. Creating their brand is also a main focus that Port City is making happen each day. “We do parades; we go to the farmers’ market,” Ada said. “A couple of weekends ago we went to the Oswego Speedway and we did the national anthem and went out on the track. We try

Golf hopes home Lakers looking to correct early season woes course offers edge Evans takes small steps toward success in second year with team this weekend Alex Salvarezza Asst. Sports Editor asalvare@oswegonian.com

GOLF from B1 see them start the season that way was very encouraging.” The players put a lot of work in and have played well so far, but they will be going against some pretty stiff competition at their home invite. SUNY Potsdam is a team that has played well at the Oswego Country Club in the past and there are some individuals on SUNY Canton that can put up low scores as well. Nolan Reid of SUNY Canton placed first overall individually in the St. Lawrence Invitational recently, so he’s someone the Lakers are going to have to try and compete with. The team knows the quality of competition they will be facing next Monday, but are confident that they will get a trophy on their home course. “There’s some quality teams but we definitely think we have the upper hand on our home course,” Marshall said. “We’re expecting a W." “It’s our home course, we want to defend it and bring home the hardware,” Howard said. “We’re very familiar with the layout which is to our advantage, we just got to go out and execute.” The Oswego State golf team will have a chance to earn a first-place finish for the second straight year on their home course and continue building momentum at the 19th annual Oswego Fall Invite on Monday.

After starting the season 0-2, the Oswego State women’s tennis team is looking to build off last weekend’s impressive win over Wells College. In 2015 the Lakers went 6-12. They are hoping that the slow start this year isn’t signaling another long losing season. Head coach Shane Evans hopes that last weekend’s win over Wells can be a building block for his team in the weeks to come. “We are capable of doing much more, I think after the first two matches we kind of lost our confidence,” Evans said. “I think after our match against Wells we kind of rebuilt that confidence within ourselves.” It can be hard for a team who waits all summer to open the season to go through a losing streak right away, but changing the routine during the week and preparing differently is something Evans relies heavily on. “From week to week depending on how we’re playing I always ask the players, ‘What do you want to work on?’” Evans said. “[We] kind of change up the practices depending on how we play and how we feel.” While going through a tough stretch, teams rely on veteran leadership, and proven players to help get them over the hump. Alli Ulrich is one of those players coaches would love to see step up more. “I would love to see [Ullrich] play and get

Haofeng Deng | The Oswegonian Women's tennis goes into weekend matchup with SUNY Oneonta trying to build off last weekend's impressive win.

some wins under her,” Evans said. “I’d love for our new player, Lorrayne Broach, who is a freshman, to get some wins as well.” Opening the season against a top school like SUNY Geneseo can be daunting for any team, especially for the Lakers who haven’t won a match against SUNY Geneseo since the 2007-2008 season. “I know at least since I’ve been here for my three years of playing tennis that we haven’t beaten [Geneseo] or even had one person win,” Ullrich said. “So it’s always tough to have to come up and play them first.” The team hopes to improve on the

win over Wells and get back to .500 this weekend. “Taking away the good things and everything that was working… and finally knowing that we put our good skills into a match and getting the win is huge for our confidence,” Ullrich said. As a senior, Ullrich is hoping that her veteran leadership can trickle down to the younger members on the team. “It really is just about leading by example and helping them and cheering them on,” Ullrich said. Getting off to a tough start isn’t something new for junior Giovanna Saulle either. The Lakers have started slow in each of the two years she has played for them. “For us to have that start it’s a little rough and hard to come back from it,” Saulle said. “But it makes us better and stronger players overall.” Having a team mentality is something the Lakers pride themselves on and they believe a strong team mentality can help them improve in the SUNYAC this season. “We’re really good as a team where we encourage each other and always stand by each other,” Saulle said. “Especially in doubles it’s crucial to have that teamwork together so we can get the win.” Oswego State feels confident in their ability to beat anyone coming up on the schedule and is hoping that last weekend’s win can be a building block for the rest of the season. The team will travel to SUNY rival Oneonta on Saturday. This match is slated to start at 1:30 p.m.

to do as much as we can to be visible, but we have to get people to pay attention somehow.” The 2016 season for Port City has just concluded. They are constantly searching for new members to be a part of the only roller derby team in Oswego. “We are always looking for new skaters,” Ada said. “Especially now that we are on the offseason, this is the perfect time to join us because we are training our nuggets over the winter to hopefully be skating with us next season.” Port City Roller Derby will be moving from the Anthony J. Crisafulli Ice Skating Rink in Oswego to their new home in Fulton at the Bilou Roller Skating Rink. This will help the team immensely, being suited for roller derby teams and help the team progress for next season.

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STAFF EDITORIAL

STUDENTS BECOME SPEAKERS It is usually expected for Oswego State’s administration to plan an event and bring in a big-shot speaker to talk to students about how they should think. Yet over the course of four weeks, the administration has created a forum for students to share their own thoughts and opinions. According to the Higher Education Institute at UCLA, 42 percent of professors identify as “liberal “or “far-left.” This may be the reason why the number of people who share the same ideology peaks between the age of 18 and 29. As students, it is a privilege to attend college. The level of education, resources and opportunity that comes with the advantage of being at the collegiate level are showcased through the quality of guest speakers and presentations that colleges host. Yet a majority of the time, the speakers

are hired by the school to share experiences and teach students what the school wants them to learn, think things that the school wants them to think and do things the school wants them to do. This is not necessarily a bad thing, considering presenters are usually brought in to provide information and motivation, but it is nice to see the events in reverse, where students have the floor to speak. Whether students have a more conservative or liberal view, they are exposed to a supportive environment to share their ideas and personal experience as a part of educating their peers. Over the course of four weeks, Oswego State has hosted what the administration has termed as “moderated speak outs” to talk about controversial topics. Starting with discussions surrounding the Orlando shootings and Black Lives Mat-

ter within the first two Thursdays before progressing to Blue Lives Matter and the concept of political correctness in the coming weeks, it is not a debate, but a forum to listen. The topics are well chosen and balanced. Not only do they relate to some of the social discussions taking place in society, they represent both sides of the discussion too considering that Black Lives Matter might have opposing views to Blue Lives Matter. These speak out events support what is the most basic yet important rights of living in this country: freedom of speech. It is important for people to practice that right. Yet, it is up to the students to take advantage of the opportunities that they have while they are still students and to let their voice be heard. There is a reason why the First Amendent is the first.

IN THE OFFICE

Being on your own makes for unique experience The Voice of the People

Living off campus can be extremely fun, but you have to work for it

How do you properly ride a bike on campus? “Make sure people know that you’re coming up behind them and signal to them.”

Christopher Yannuzzi sophomore, graphic design and business administration “Let people know that if they’re in your way to get out of the way, politely.”

Amanda Riley junior, public relations “I don’t care as long as you don’t hit anyone, do whatever you want.”

Michael Nielson Web Editor mnielson@oswegonian.com It’s almost here! The cold, breezy air, the carved pumpkins and long nights. That’s right, it’s time to decide whether to live on or off campus for next year! Don’t fret though, I am here to share my extensive three weeks of knowledge and hopefully give you some useful insider information. Before you put your boosters on full blast and decide to jump ship because your RA won’t let you play G-Eazy’s “I Mean It” at 10:01 p.m. on a Monday, ask yourself, “Am

I comfortable with my friend group?” This may be a difficult question to ponder, but it is one of the most important to consider. When you live in the dorms you have an almost infinite number of opportunities to meet other people. You may even like a few! Unfortunately, it can be quite difficult to have the same amount of social interaction while off campus. I’m not saying that it’s impossible, I’ve met three of my best friends out here: Penny, Chip and Used Napkin. But just the number of chances you get to network with others will be limited. If you get through that question still confident in those you call friends, the next thing to consider is whether you are ready to take care of yourself. Yeah, I sound like your mom, but when you stretch your single can of Chef Boyardee to day three, you’ll probably wish you paid attention in home economics. Cooking is an art, and just like any other medium of expression, there are some people that are better at it than others. Take your time and learn how to properly prepare and store your meals. Just because your mom can make that homemade chicken perfectly every time doesn’t mean that you can.

Also, take a day to learn the basics of home upkeep. Purchase a basic tool kit, complete with ripped jean short shorts, to make sure that you’ll have any sudden disaster under control. Screen door ripped? Use your nifty new tool kit to remove and replace the frame. Water won’t stop running from the sink? Well now you and your trusty wrench can take care of that. Too much sun, not enough breeze? Those shorts will make sure you stay cool while keeping your house in tip top shape. If you’ve made it this far and are currently packing your things into the moving van, congratulations! You’ll probably survive the semester. It will be full of eye opening experiences and moments of maturity. Remember above all else there are some things that you can never have back once you leave and you have to be okay with knowing that. You will never get to walk with all your friends to the dining hall or commit near perfect pranks in the halls. It will be different, but what do I know? It’s only been three weeks.

Voting: extremely important for all

It is time to cast ballots, make major decisions for the country Clare O’Brien Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com

Patrick Lenihan senior, broadcasting “I’d be very polite of course, I’d stay to the right of the sidewalk or road.”

Samantha Pessolano freshman, undeclared “If there is a crowded area of the sidewalk I’d definitely avoid people.”

Richard Lindsey sophomore, journalism

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For many students at Oswego State, this November will be the first time they will be eligible to cast their vote in a presidential election. 2016 is shaping itself to be the most radical, controversial and downright unexpected election our country has ever held. For more than a year, it seems the only news on any media format has involved candidates’ soundbites and polling numbers. It is inescapable. Whether on television or your Facebook news feed, everything seems to revolve around the election. During primary season, the entire country watched as candidate after candidate dropped out after underwhelming performances in the polls. Until eventually, only two candidates remained. It seemed that everywhere you looked, there was someone taking their Ted Cruz sign out of their front lawn or scraping their “Feel the Bern” bumper sticker off their car. With the first debate between Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump scheduled for Sept. 26, the time has come for voters to face the reality that these are their nominees; a former secretary of state with a troubled email account and a pompous business executive with an eponymous franchise empire. Clinton and Trump are the nominees in this year’s election, and for better or worse, we’ll have to pick one of them as commander-in-chief. This November, those of us registered to

Alexandria Donato | The Oswegonian Dr. Rank and several campaign members discuss upcoming events as the presidential election gets closer.

vote have a choice to make. Vote Oswego has led a relentless campaign to help students apply for absentee ballots or register so they can ensure their voice is heard. Even though this election is one that many hail as the choice between “the lesser of two evils,” it is still an election we need to participate in. As Americans, we cannot take our ability to vote and choose our political representation for granted. If we are of age and have registered to vote, either with the help of Vote Oswego or on our own, then on Election Day we should be using our power as citizens to select our next president. If you decide not to cast your vote for any candidate this fall, then you’re assuming the position of a spectator rather than a voter. If you do

not vote in this election, then you should have nothing to say about it. Do not complain about the outcome if you never filled out a ballot. Election Day is less than 60 days away. In that amount of time, voters should educate themselves on each candidate and their viewpoints. If you find yourself wanting to build a wall on the Mexican border, then you may want to vote for Trump. If Clinton’s support of Planned Parenthood appeals to you, then she might be your candidate. There is also Gary Johnson of the Libertarian Party and Jill Stein of the Green Party to choose from if you want to go with that route. Regardless of who you vote for, the most important thing you can do this fall is simply that: vote.

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THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Sept. 16, 2016

Tragedy will not be forgotten Tip of September 11 is still significant for world the hat...

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Photo provided by Eric Mueller via Flickr Every year on the anniversary of 9/11, two blue lights shine brightly where the Twin Towers once stood.

Shenandoah Briere Opinion Editor sbriere@oswegonian.com Fifteen years since the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil and the effects of tragedy are still felt near and far. Fifteen years since and there still is no real answer on how to cope. In the face of one of the most trying moments of grief and in the aftermath of change lies one question debated among many. USA Today produced the question that sparked an astonishing, yet understandable answer. “Do tragedies like 9/11 have an expiration date?” In its most simplistic form one would most likely answer no. How could one say that a tragedy that killed 2.977 of people would not have a lasting effect? Well, the real answer isn’t that simple and can, in some ways, be described as a bit complex, but nonetheless reasonable. Yes, tragedies like 9/11 can have an expiration date and then again no they cannot. By now I have confused you and you simply cannot fathom how I could justify saying yes. Look at it this way though: if you did not live through 9/11 how could you be certain that it would not expire? Still confused? How about this: 9/11 is a lasting memory for those directly affected. In other words, for those who lost family members, friends, coworkers and the like, that day will forever be imbedded in their memories as one of the most tragic events of their lifetime. Others though, especially those not alive during this horrific tragedy, will live life each day without a second glance as to the policy

changes and underlying devastation that rippled across the nation that day. In a way, the day will become just like any other we honor. It will be the next Memorial Day, the next Pearl Harbor. As much as some would like to relate to the lasting chill that swept the nation into months, even years, of fear they won’t, simply because they didn’t experience first- hand the footage of the wreckage or the tears of a person shaking with fear. Therefore, for some will remember it just as an anniversary. It would be a day spent honoring those of 9/11 and the nation, the world would do that together, but for those directly affected it would be as much of an individual thing as it would a national one. However, while tragedies like 9/11 can and cannot have an expiration date, the relevance will never fade and neither will its effects. Whether you were alive during 9/11 plays no part in the ongoing effects of that day. Lives changed, policies changed, relationships changed, the world has changed. For that alone one can say that no, massive tragedies like 9/11 don’t expire. The United States wasn’t just affected, but the entire world. How can the world forget something so awful? It doesn’t. There will be times where it feels like just an anniversary and then you continue on with life, but it will never be just and anniversary, especially when I see those flags lining the Marano Campus Center and I want to call a friend just to make sure they’re okay. Years from now when alumni return to campus it will be interesting to see if the Republican Club is still placing flags in front of the campus center as a memorialize the events that happened that day.

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Diversity makes for better community Assorted student population makes for exceptional campus experiences Derek Smith Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com

As reported by Tara O’Donovan in last week’s Oswegonian, this fall semester is Oswego States most diverse pool of students ever. The Hispanic, AfricanAmerican, and Asian populations all increased—albeit slightly. Numbers are a feather in the cap of the admissions department, especially given the reality of Oswego’s somewhat isolated location in Central New York. While, this is undoubtedly a step in the right direction, the minority population on campus is still about half that of the United States as a whole. There is no limit to the advantages of an inclusive student body. Just hearing “campus diversity” can conjure negative images of rowdy millennial students protesting such things as white conservative speakers and Pocahontas Halloween costumes, likely more for their own egos than an educational cause, which after all, is why we’re here. The Census department projects CaucasianAmericans to be the minority population by 2043. In institutions built specifically for the purpose of educating and equipping the future leaders, voters, doctors, and the like, it is in all our best interests to reflect the demographics of the country so that every race, religion, and sexual orientation has an equal chance to succeed in whatever field they pursue. But if you are like me, discussing the importance of equal demographic representation makes you feel like just another overzealous social justice warrior looking to alleviate a feeling of “white guilt.”

Jim McGregor | The Oswegonian Oswego State’s incoming freshmen and transfer classes are the most diversified class in the college’s history. .

Let’s take a look at the more selfish, practical reasons to take pride in increased diversity in terms of the almighty dollar and career prospects. As I previously mentioned, America is becoming more “multi-colored” by the year. Old white guys may not be running things in the same capacity they have in the past. It is in our best interest as future employees to be able to interact will all different demographics of people as it is becoming more likely we will share a workplace with Muslims, Hispanics, Indians, African-Americans and the list goes on. If you are reading this column you are probably spending tens of thousands of either your own money, your parents’ money, taxpayer money or money you hope to make someday. We might as well accept this grim

reality and at least get a well-rounded education in four years. While the classes you take are important, the interpersonal skills you acquire through communication with a broad slate of demographics will increase the value of your education through Oswego exponentially. Many students including me, come from high schools made up of people who look the same and share the same experiences. This limits our ability to learn about the world through other people’s perspectives. Being able to empathize and learn from one another is an opportunity we should relish and recognize that it’s value goes far beyond the cost of tuition.

There are rules for bikers too Walkers should always be vigilant, cautious, wary, safe of riders

Ilyssa Weiner | The Oswegonian The campus technology help desk has been working on fixing the WiFi problems during the week.

Ilyssa Weiner Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com When I still owned my PC, I had an Ethernet cable I would plug in to the wall of my dorm room and use whenever the WiFi was down on campus. Since I bought my Mac in January, I kept forgetting to purchase a new one. Now I have to suffer like the rest of campus whenever the WiFi goes down, especially with the most recent outage. Since Sept. 6, many students have had trouble connecting to the WiFi in their residence halls. Not only do I have to worry about the WiFi on my computer, but also on my phone because I don’t want to waste data just to go on social media. The night I couldn’t connect on my laptop or phone was a nightmare. I was dying of absolute boredom, aside from reading my textbooks and going to sleep. The next morning when I went to CTS to see if something was wrong with my laptop, the technician told me to keep trying to log in and to restart my computer. There are two different networks under Oswego-Secure that students can connect to on campus: Oswego-Secure for academic buildings and Oswego-Secure-RES for residence halls. Whenever the WiFi goes down in the dorms, everyone makes a run for it to either the library or Campus Center to finish their papers or homework. Why is it that Res Life’s WiFi always seems to be a problem? So many people are connected to it at one time. Therefore, outages and spotty WiFi are

more likely to happen. I’ve been so used to having an external router in my house and sharing it among four other people. Whenever the WiFi stopped working in my house, I automatically assumed either the Internet was down in the entire county or the modem needed to be restarted. I keep imagining there is this giant modem hidden somewhere in Culkin that controls all of the WiFi in the residence halls. All the technicians need to do is hit a switch to restart it. On Sept. 8, there was brief outage in all the residence halls except Scales and Waterbury. However, it didn’t solve the problem. Technicians had to go to every residence hall and manually fix the hardware. While it seems like more of a challenge, I think there should be separate routers for each residence hall to use. That way, you’re sharing WiFi with 500 people instead of 5,000. Each student connects to a certain WiFi in their residence hall and all they have to do is use the password for the dorm to connect. Now, let’s say you live in Seneca, but want to hang out with your friends in Cayuga, you would just ask for the Cayuga password. It is that simple. The upside of it is there would be less outages and spotty WiFi affecting the entire campus. The downside is the costs and complications about the passwords for each hall. The most bothersome technological problem at Oswego State, besides the lack of phone service in some parts of the Campus Center, is the flickering WiFi. When the WiFi goes down, everyone who lives on campus is affected. I think I’d better start looking at prices for an Ethernet cable for my Mac if I’m going to survive the next seven months.

Alahna Grady | The Oswegonian This semester students who ride bikes have ignited talks over the courtesies for riding around campus, with students suggesting bike lanes as a solution.

Alexandra Zurbrick Contributing Writer opinion@oswegonian.com Bikes: faster, more efficient modes of transportation students often use to get around campus. Bikes: the two wheeled vehicles that strike fear in walking pedestrians because the rider is usually scrolling through Spotify or texting his/her friend about the geese they just dodged. A nice brisk breeze swirls around campus as students rush around to classes. I stay to the right because that is the normal traffic rule of thumb. I hope that if I stay in my lane, maybe others will too. I look down for a brief second to check my schedule because, even going onto the third week of classes, I still have not memorized it. Stuck in my own

little world, but still in “my lane,” I am abruptly startled when a biker weaves through the crowd and leaves little distance between the peddles and my legs. With that, my heart is in shock and I question: when in my four years here will I finally be run down? What if that’s the end? I will be nothing but overlooked tire tracks left behind in my lane. Fellow walkers will observe and shake their heads because they too hear the pressure of tires rolling on the ground and look frantically over both shoulders. There are no bike lanes at Oswego State, but perhaps there are some guidelines bike riders could follow to bring a decline to walkers’ anxiety. For example, how about a simple heads-up? Put a bell on the handlebar and give walkers a little ring-ring so that they don’t see their lives flash before their eyes before they have even finished their morning coffee. Weaving in and out of clusters of people…

just don’t. Also, friendly reminder: if you are a biker and on your way to class, parkour is unnecessary. Keep those tires on the pavement because walkers will also be startled by the screams of you falling if your bike does not make the landing. If you are a biker and are riding on the street, avoid pulling out in front of cars. Believe it or not, their engines speed up a lot faster than your feet can peddle. When you think about bikes in the middle of the road with cars, normally the word ‘disaster’ follows. Overall, bikes really are efficient ways to get to class. That being said, it is important to keep courtesy in the back of our heads. As you bikers ride around, make sure you are alert. Riding without using your hands, with your head in your lap texting is not a skill; it is luck.

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Oswego State gives reimagining to classic story this fall Ingrid Johanson Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

To further involve the audience, the backstories will be displayed on boards in the lobby of the Waterman Theater during performances. Waterman Theater, located in Tyler Hall, is newly renovated. “The Wizard of Oz” will be the theater department’s debut on the Waterman stage. During the construction, the department was performing in the Hewitt Ballroom, which posed unique challenges. Nicole Marlowe, stage manager for “The Wizard of Oz,” said that the ballroom was not designed as a performance venue, so the theater department was responsible for building their own stage and providing their own audience seating. Waterman Theater is a traditional theater, so “The Wizard of Oz” will not be a bring-your-ownchair kind of show. Even in a fully functional theater, “The Wizard of Oz” has high demands of its cast and crew. The cast is made up of an astonishing 41 actors. 11 of these actors are children from Oswego and Langenfeldrial is excited for the opportunity to create connections between Oswego State and the local community. The cast also includes a 10-person dance troupe

The phrase “Wizard of Oz” usually conjures images of Judy Garland, a whole lot of glitter and the quaint ART EXHIBIT: “NEW WORKS AND REINVENTIONS” scenery of Munchkinland. Date: Friday, Sept. 16 Well, hold on to your leTime: 10 a.m.-11 p.m. derhosen because Oswego Location: 186 W 1st st., Oswego State’s fall production of “The Wizard of Oz” isn’t going to OPEN SKATE be at all what you expect. Date: Friday, Sept. 16 Director Jonel LangenfelTime: Noon drial’s goal for the upcomLocation: Arena, Marano Campus Center ing production is to give the classic tale a modern update, while remaining true to the “NEIGHBORS 2: SORIETY RISING” original theme. Photo provided by Karen Green via Flickr.com Date: Friday, Sep t. 16 Oswego State students follow the yellow traintracks in reimagined classic. “At its core, ‘The Wizard of Time: 7:30 p.m. Oz’ is a story about trying to because this contemporary or crew member. In addition, many Location: Auditorium, Marano Campus Center find where we belong,” Lanversion of “The Wizard of technology majors choose to join genfeldrial said. “And that’s a Oz” features many updated the crew. This kind of collaboration ALANA FASHION SHOW story we can all relate to.” dance numbers in the styles makes the theater world go round Date: Saturday, Sept. 17 Langenfeldrial’s “Wizard of of step, stomp and hip hop. and Langenfeldrial knows it. Time: 7 p.m. Oz” will have a train-hopper “Everything in the world is Choreographer Dexter Jones Location: Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall motif, which was inspired by is an Oswego State alumni who connected,” Langenfeldrial said. her adopted nephew. The stage travels from New York City “And we spend a lot of time tryALANA PEACE WALK will feature industrial scenery each weekend to rehearse ing to disconnect it, trying to be and steampunk costuming. with the cast. Jones works different. We just can’t forget to Date: Sunday, Sept. 18 Train tracks will replace the primarily with assistant cho- reconnect at some point.” Time: 3 - 4 p.m. yellow brick road throughout The cast, crew and producreographer Ayanna Stallings, Location: Oswego City Hall the show to emphasize the tion team are hard at work crea step-dancing expert. This dynamic show requires ating connections between themPLANETARIUM SHOW: “THE AUTUMN CONSTELATIONS theme of finding a path and with it, a sense of belonging. a dedicated crew. Marlowe said selves, the modern world and Date: Sunday, Sept. 17 The classic characters are there’s never a shortage of help- the classic tale of “The Wizard of Time: 7 - 8 p.m. receiving upgrades too, but ing hands, especially since each Oz.” Be sure to catch the show, Location: Room 133, Marano Campus Center each holds on to the essence theater major must participate which runs from Oct. 20 through of their original counterpart. in three shows as either a cast Oct. 29. INTERNATIONAL COFFEE HOUR The Tin Man will take the Date: Monday, Sept. 19 form of a bionic war veteran. Time: 3:30 - 5 p.m. Langenfeldrial explains her concept of the modLocation: Room 255, Marano Campus Center ern Scarecrow as “a Johnny Depp-esque hobo.” ALANA KEY NOTE SPEAKER The Cowardly Lion has Date: Monday, Sep t.19 evolved from bullied to bulTime: 7 - 8 p.m. ly. Playing the Lion is freshLocation: Auditorium, Marano Campus Center man Dwan Hameed. He is soft-spoken, thoughtful and dedicated to the complexity of his character. “I don’t want to just do what they did in the movie,” Hameed said. Hameed isn’t the only student working with his character in this manner. Langenfeldrial, in an effort to immerse students in their roles, has tasked each of them by creating a backstory for their character; Cover image provided by a process that will require Photo by Jim McGregor fxnetworks.com both research and creativity. Nicole Marlowe and Jonel Langenfeldrial prepare Watherman Theater for production of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ this fall.

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Britney Spears does not claim “Glory” with her latest album Brandon Cortes Asst. Laker Review Editor bcortes@oswegonian.com

Britney Spears has recently revealed that she does not listen to her own music; this may be why her new album “Glory” ultimately failed. The album does not excel like her former albums. Spears does not have the same talent since her mental breakdown in 2007. The most remarkable thing the singer has done in the last couple years is star in “How I Met Your Mother.” Man of the moment G-Eazy is featured in single “Make Me…,” but his help did not aid in saving the album. It is a relief that Spears gets the credit for that song because it could have been a career ruiner for G-Eazy if the song was all his. Surprisingly, the song peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. “Glory” is nowhere to be found on iTunes’ “New Mu-

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Spears fails to recapture her old fame and popularity of music in new album ‘Glory.’

sic” section or anywhere on the home page. Flop “Private Show” is a

complete copy of Meghan Trainers’ ‘80s style hit “All About that Bass.” “Just Luv Me” and

“Love Me Down” do not deserve love, more like a trash can. “Do You Wanna Come over?” does not attract anyone to go over her house. The background music in “Clumsy” does not match the style of her voice. Britney’s prime ended in the mid-2000s. Give 2002 back to Britney! Fans expected better but received throwaway songs. Spears will not recover from her fall in music. “Womanizer” was the last song that listeners can argue was a success. The success of classic songs like “… Baby One More Time,” “Gimme More” and “Toxic” cannot be repeated. Spears isn’t the only artist who has fallen from her game; the likes of Colby O’ Donis, Arcangel, Enrique Iglesias and Black Eyed Peas have all reached their abyss. Spears fell off her game years ago and this album is an example of why she is no longer hip and why she should finally retire from music. Although music is not her

A-game, she is a great dancer and she coulde find an alternative career as a choreographer for big-name artists and rising stars. “Not rushing anything […] so that my fans will appreciate it,” were Spears’ words when asked on why the album was taking so long to be released. Spears and RCA records worked on “Glory” for two years. A quality album was expected if it is worked on for that long. For example, the Lumineers they worked on the album for four years and it was brilliant. Spears should have worked longer on “Glory” if it was worth a success. The album is a misfire. In the end, “Glory” does not deliver the same success as her first couple albums “… Baby One More Time” (1999,) “Oops!... I Did it Again” (2000) and “Britney” (2001.) Spears’ son chose the title of the album. He needs better luck next time, if there is one. No glory for “Glory.”

Vince Staples ‘Prima Donna’ dark view on fame’s price Issack Clintron Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

The next big name in hip-hop could be coming out of Long Beach, California. At 23 years old, Vince Staples has already established himself as one of hip-hop’s best young acts, following his critically acclaimed debut album “Summertime ‘06” in 2015. While fans and critics alike await the follow-up album, Staples released an EP entitled “Prima Donna” on Aug. 26. While the project contains seventracks for a 21-minute total runtime, it manages to encapsulate some brilliance throughout. Staples has exchanged running in streets as a gangbanger for running on tracks as a fearsome, insightful rapper who pulls no punches. The lifestyle he lives as a hip-hop artist is a major improvement from his former life, although he manages to find some parallels between the two animalistic

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Staples falls into the path of rappers before him and begins to explore the darker side of his new found fame in latest album.

worlds. His lyricism paints a picture of struggling with his newfound success. “I just wanna be DaVinci baby/ Why they wanna kill me baby?/ Feelin’ like a pop star, music drive a n**** crazy,” Staples raps on the title track. “Think I’m finna pull a Wavves on the Primavera stage/ On some prima donna s***, finna throw it all away.” The EP feels backwards, much like Staples’ perception of being famous.

In the opening track “Let it Shine” the listeners can hear Staples reciting the lyrics to “This Little Light of Mine” in a very half-hearted monotone, before a gunshot rings off, suggesting that Staples has taken his own life. This ties to a line in “Loco” where Staples describes himself as “At the Marriott, having Kurt Cobain dreams.” When “Prima Donna” is played backward, the narrative presented

is the rising star’s inability to handle his growing popularity, which ultimately leads to his own demise and self-loathing. Listening to it normally, the narrative shows the same rising star becoming less grounded and more braggadocious and arrogant resulting in complete loneliness and impotence. The end result is the double edged sword of Staples succumbing to the dark side of success in some fashion regard-

less of which way “Prima Donna” is played, adding to the brilliance of the EP. Like in his debut album, Staples possesses a consciousness of black culture in the real world. He has poise and seems very much aware of the world around him and the perception of fame with black entertainers. This isn’t too far off from similar points Kendrick Lamar had made on his critically acclaimed album “To Pimp a Butterfly.” Like Lamar, Staples channels his anger and allows it to create something significant. It’s only appropriate that Staples samples a line from Andre 3000’s final verse of the classic track “ATLiens;” “Found a way to channel my anger now to embark… Put my Glock away I got a stronger weapon/That never runs out of ammunition so I’m ready for war, okay.” As the EP demonstrates, Staples, like Andre 3000, has not only got a stronger weapon, he has a stronger arsenal that he is only beginning to fully utilize and put the hip-hop game on notice that he is anything but a prima donna.

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Rapper Travis Scott lets other artists shine in his latest album Jack Roche Staff Writer laker@oswegonian.com

Evolution, by definition, is the development of something simple into something more complex. In the world of music, evolution is often key to keeping the experience rewarding for the artist and listener alike. The last couple of years rapper Travis Scott has been undergoing his own slow personal evolution, shifting from Kanye West wannabe to a rapper with his own signature sound and identity. After years of underwhelming mixtapes, Scott finally found smash success with his 2015 studio debut “Rodeo.” Hopes were high for Scott’s perpetually delayed sequel project “Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight” as fans were eager to see how he would continue to evolve musically. Unfortunately, after listen-

Photo provided by tr.wikipedia.org Scott falls into the background of his latest album ‘Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight.’

ing to Scott’s new LP, “evolution” may not be the word to describe it. If anything, “Birds in the Trap” feels as if Scott is treading stagnant water, occasionally drifting back towards the rough waters of some of his earlier mixtapes. This doesn’t necessarily make “Birds in the Trap” a bad record, just disappointing. One facet Scott doesn’t disap-

point in is his ability to create an encompassing atmosphere for his listeners. Scott wraps each song in an imposing, over-dramatic tone that is undeniably his own. Unfortunately, this often results in the byproduct of Scott lingering in his comfort zone for too long. A large handful of songs on “Birds” suffer from this effect, blending too easily into the back-

ground as if they were audible wallpaper. Tracks such as “Way Back” and “Coordinate” are too unengaging and forgettable. Scott’s lowkey, emotionless delivery exacerbates this problem, acting as the glue holding together a mosaic of unstimulating trap beats. His verses are delivered tightly, but are often simple to a fault. Lines are presented with importance and grandeur despite being shallow. Dramatic anecdotes of sleepless nights and drug use are quickly abandoned in favor of the next similarly irrelevant line. This lack of cohesion leads one to believe Scott’s rhymes are crafted through a beginner book of hip-hop mad libs. Scott has never been the flashiest of rappers and this fact is made evident all throughout the album. A majority of tracks hold at least one feature from one of Scott’s peers, who almost always show him up in every way possible. Whether it be Andre 3000 on album opener “The Ends,” Kendrick Lamar on trap ballad “Goosebumps,” or Young Thug

on album standout “Pick up the Phone,” Scott is consistently overshadowed. In this fashion “Birds in the Trap” almost works better as a showcase for other artist’s talents rather than a display of Scott’s own technical ability. Perhaps the best compliment that can be given to the album is that it’s accessible. The albums reliance on big auto tuned hooks and loud bass-driven beats which propel the tracks forward are perfect for the more mainstream and casual listener. The variety of fun guest features mixed with Scott’s own drab, inoffensive bars will no doubt find it’s ideal place in plenty of bars, clubs and parties all around the country. Ultimately, Scott has created an album that forgoes evolution for the uninspired familiar. The high-points fall before the clouds and the low-points aren’t too far down. On “Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight” ambitions are left behind, earth is left unshattered, and the most interesting thing about it is the long, word-salad title.

‘Atlanta’ stands as another powerful premiere for FX network Dominick Lioto Contributing Writer laker@oswegonian.com

“The Shield,” opened up the doorway to the FX network to be able to make other unquie television classics. These shows have the quality and prestige that would be found on HBO rather than the basic cable neighbors they’ve been unfairly competing with. It seems FX has another hit in their lineup and it’s one of their most unique programs to date; Donald Glover’s “Atlanta.” Glover (“Community”) plays Earnest Marks, a college dropout who is still filled with ambition. He’s doing his best to get by but he’s tarnished his reputation by needing to constantly borrow money from family and friends. When he discovers his cousin Alfred, played by Brian Tyree Henry (“Boardwalk Empire”), is quickly becoming popular under his rap alias “Paper Boi,” Earnest tries

to hop on the money train as Alfred’s manager. Alfred quickly sees through to Earnest’s intentions and gives an opportunity to truly prove himself and the three of them attempt to make their way through Atlanta’s rap scene. Keith Stanfield (“Straight Outta Compton”) stars as Darius, Alfred’s friend. Glover created the series, but he’s involved beyond that. He stars, produces and writes the series while being the show’s executive music producer. He’s just showing off his array of talents. Even though Glover is largely known by younger audiences for his rap alias Childish Gambino, he got his start in comedy and that’s what is interesting about this series. He’s able to take his musical talents and blend them with his television background to create this strange environment for the characters to delve into. The audience isn’t offered a traditional cinematic depiction of Atlanta, but an Atlanta where real life happens. We see the struggles of the com-

munity, the rough areas where some thrive in crime and even those in the suburbs hoping and praying for change. “I wanted to show white people, ‘you don’t know everything about black culture’” Glover said to Vulture. He proves that very quickly with the series’ second episode “Streets on Lock.” The series is about “hip hop,” but it offers so much more and that’s the real world for a black person encompassing even more social topics like mental illness, police brutality, poverty, crimes, drugs and guns. Donald Glover has been able to come up with half hour comedy that can pull off some of the most insightful and dramatic moments on TV. If only Glover would release an album to accompany the show. Both the series’ score and Paper Boi’s hit song “Paper Boi” are monsters of their own. The score compliments each scene and transition with a completely different sound each time. It’s as if Glover is creating genuine rap instru-

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mentals to score the scenes that he could later use on a mixtape. “Paper Boi” sounds like it’d be as big of a hit in real life as it is in this fictitious Atlanta. Very simply… It’s dope. Visually it’s dope too. The audience feels there, the cinematographer uses these techniques to make the audience

feel like they’re walking with Darius, Earnest and Paper Boi. Better yet, the long set up shots and transition sequences are a TV lover’s dream, especially combined with the cool sounds that’re played along with them. Donald Glover ’s “Atlanta” is clearly the fall’s best new series.

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Pamela Adlon’s ‘Better Things’ gives new take on tradional show Morgan Altland Laker Review Editor maltland@oswegonian.com

No one loves you like mother. Viewers get sight of this in the new FX comedy “Better Things,” which premiered Sept. 8 on the FX network. The channel has been known for their unique original programs, such as “Louie” and “Fargo,” and this new program stands as another original masterpiece in the making. The cast is different from that of the typical sitcom, which is no surprise for FX to try. The main cast is all female, as it follows Sam, portrayed by Pamela Adlon (“Trip Tank”), and her journey to raise her three daughters while working as an actress. The show was created by Adlon and the comedy icon Louis C.K. After getting a glimpse of how well the two work together on “Louie” it is great to see viewers get another glimpse at

what they can create. Another problem with the typical sitcom is finding the right way to introduce its cast to the viewers. Some sitcoms force them all at once, while other focus heavily on some and other characters fall to the wayside. “Better Things” introduces us to the supporting cast almost flawlessly. Thirty seconds on screen is all it takes to give viewers a proper glimpse of who the daughters are to their mother. Olivia Edward (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”) is the first to appear as Duke, the youngest daughter, who is spoiled by her mother because she knows how to get what she wants. The youngest child can easily be overdone in shows, as just a cute human being that makes the other characters say “Aww,” or as the spoiled child in need of everyone’s attention all the time. Edward does a good job of making the most of her character and presenting her in a way that is not too much or too unbelievable. Next, there’s Hannah Alli-

good (“Miracles from Heaven”) as the middle child Frankie. Of the three children receives the least amount of screen time. She falls more into the traditional role of the sitcom middle child, which is, “uh, I don’t get enough attention so I am gonna make myself look different and focus on other people from different nations who are struggling and find ways to make myself show their struggle…. and I am also a talented artist.” However, viewers also witness a rant about how she would be making a statement by cutting off her clitoris for her 13 birthday because it’s what happens to girls in Africa. So it’s clear that yes, Frankie is like the typical character but may push the bar further than any other wannabe protestor or activist. Finally, there is Max, portrayed by Mikey Madison (“Bound for Greatness”). She is the eldest daughter and although she plays into some traditions, she pulls out as an interesting character for Adlon. Yes, she hates life, and yes she

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is always talking with her friends (classic teenage sitcom daughter), but she also asks her mom for weed, makes fun of how she acts and smokes after her mother tells her that she should have kept it a secret. It is a combination of the typical sitcom daughter with a modern day daughter and it fits perfectly with the tone the pilot

sets for the series. “Better Things” is not the traditional sitcom. The new take on archetypes and the dynamic of a real family is shown in the pilot. Hopefully for viewers, writers will continue to stay true for the series. Watch for the jokes, stay for the realism.

Throwback Corner: ‘The Dean Martin Show’ powerful Alexander Simone Copy Editor asimone@oswegonian.com

One of the staples of American TV for decades has been the talk show. During the ‘60s and ‘70s big band royalty graced one such show, “The Dean Martin Show” on a weekly basis. Technically speaking, the show was a “variety” show, which featured more skits and comedy routines, as opposed to the coffee table chats of many talk shows. Today’s generation recognizes the name Dean Martin (“Cannonball Run II”) for classic songs like “That’s Amoré,” as well as his association with fellow big band favorite Frank Sinatra. However, Martin also starred as the host of the show for over 250 episodes in a span of nine years. Although there were several components that made the show enjoyable, the primary one was unquestionably the music. Not only were there regular performances by Dean Martin himself, there

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were also regular appearances by musical talents from Tony Bennett to Ella Fitzgerald. The music may have been the focal point of the show,

but Martin hosted a fair number of renowned comedians and actors as well. This was not surprising considering the clout Martin’s own name car-

ried. However, it may come as a surprise that Martin was a bit of a comedy and acting wiz himself. The art of the joke may have been his hidden talent and he had more than enough wit to for when guests started acting funny. Martin’s comfort on set and the number of A-list guest appearances made the show his most successful visual production. In his nine-year tenure as host, Martin won one Golden Globe out of three nominations and was nominated for three primetime Emmys. Despite these achievements, both Martin and his show had some definite shortcomings. For all his talents, Martin’s ability to dance is underwhelming and that’s being rather generous. Whether on the show or in movies like “Robbo and the Seven Hoods” (1964), the most suave move Martin could muster was turning around. This does not mean clicking his heels while walking a circle or even spinning on one foot; it literally means turning in a circle. The most glaring flaw the

variety show presented was the lack of a diverse guest list. Almost all appearances made were by comedians, big band musicians or actors. There were a few appearances by famed New York Jets quarterback “Broadway” Joe Namath, but even Broadway Joe was a personal friend of Martin’s. Completely devoid from the list were any blues or rock musicians. Save for Broadway Joe, there were not even any baseball players featured on the show, even though baseball was the most popular sport in the country at the time. Not even American darlings like Elvis Presley or Joe DiMaggio ever graced “The Dean Martin Show.” Even taking into account the imperfections of Martin and the show, the show remained popular for the majority of its run and Martin was far from the end of his career. The best indicator of this was the creation of “Dean Martin Celebrity Roast,” which ran from 1974 when “The Dean Martin Show” was cancelled until ‘84.

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Mikala Thompson | The Oswegonian Photo provided by Neil Turner Blood Runs Thick: Part Two by Sean Maphia laker@oswegonian.com All of a sudden I jolt up. Waking up with cold sweat dripping down my face and panting like a dog. I look all around my room to double check that I’m actually in my apartment and not the basement. I’m hyperventilating. I fetch for my Xanax sitting on my dresser next to my bed and shakily open up the cap and pop a pill to calm myself down. A bad habit I picked up to calm my anxiety after my mother’s death when I was 15. It’s been the same nightmare ever since I can remember. I find myself in my childhood basement where I

wait for my mother to kill me. But lately they’ve been increasing. I’ve had to take time off of work because of it. I take a sigh of relief and lay back down, my heart starting to go at normal speed again. I look at my alarm clock to check the time and date. 8:20 a.m. March 15, 2016. I slowly get out of bed. The apartment really needs a spring cleaning. It’s kind of dirty with dust here and there, bills that are past due on my desk with last week’s pizza and clothes on the floor. I make my way toward my large window and open the blinds. I look out the window and I see nothing has changed. I live in New

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Think about what you are giving your time to. Putting too much into something may hurt something important to you. Better to verify now than be hurt later.

It is called a crush because it can hurt. Evaluate who you have your eye on before jumping too quickly into something new. Thoughts may change.

Things may be mopre realistic than what you expected. While it’s important to discover the world for what it is, make sure you can find your comfort. This will make the change easier. A breath of fresh air can make a stressful day calm or a long day shorter. Give yourself time to take this breath as you go through your week so you can find some tranquility.

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A week of easy have you seeing things going your way. Appreciate this time of easy living now before the clumsiness of reality takes over again.