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Friday, September 25, 2009 WWW.OSWEGONIAN.COM Volume LXXV Issue III WEATHER City police to continue crackdown on bar scene FRIDAY High 65 Following last spring’s busts, police and bars to keep monitoring for underage drinkers BY TARA EAMES “Th ere was a lot of underage drink- Tory DeCaire, despite not receiving the age of 21, disorderly conduct, and Low 44 AND ing going on toward the end of Tou- the same grant funding for the current criminal mischief. KYLE GARGAN [email protected] can’s,” said Briana Semon, an employee fall semester, police will continue this Th e fi ght against stopping minors SATURDAY at Toucan’s club, located on Water year to conduct “quality of life patrols” from drinking doesn’t stop at the front Oswego City Police, as well as local Street. “We even had to start checking throughout the city once again. Th e pa- door either. Clubs also are having to High 68 bars and clubs, will continue to keep a ID’s every single time a person came up trols will focus on on alcohol and “dis- deal with a rash of patrons who sneak vigilant eye out for underage drinkers as for a drink, wrist band or not.” orderly type” behavior, including unrea- in their own alcohol and consume it in Low 55 the aft ereff ects of last spring’s drinking Grant money awarded by the Coun- sonable loud disturbances, vandalism restrooms. crackdown continue to be felt. ty of Oswego Council on Alcoholism and other nuisance type off enses, De- Still, the crackdown on underage Following a rash of busts led by City and Addictions (COCOAA) helped Caire said. drinking at bars will not be able to deter SUNDAY Police that led to the closure of Toucan’s fund numerous drinking busts during Th e patrols have already seen sig- all Oswego State students. and Tail Draggers, two major student the spring semester that netted multiple nifi cant results, with at least 31 arrests When asked if by cracking down on High 67 drinking destinations, bars continue to arrests and fi nes at a handful of clubs over each of the past three weekends for the underage drinking at the bars would seek compliancy to avoid being the next and bars. off enses ranging from open container have any aff ect on them, one college Low 56 raid site. According to Oswego Police Capt. violations, possession of alcohol under See BARS, A-5 INSIDE Off-campus ACCESS DENIED housing set Email, ANGEL woes continue to plagues students, CTS to unveil in

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PROVIDED BY IMDB.COM If you were frustrated at your computer last BY ASHLEY CAMARATA CONTRIBUTING WRITER week, you’re not alone. CTS was having a mul- [email protected] ‘Extract’ some laughs titude of problems last week that frustrated stu- with new Mike Judge dents, staff and faculty. Starting fall 2010, college housing in From September 14-16, Oswego Web Mail Oswego will never be the same. movie was working on and off . On top of that, the AN- First, the expected completion of GEL Learning system shut down Wednesday as the hotly anticipated on-campus apart- SEE PAGE B-3 well and was off for 48 hours. ment complex Th e Village was to pro- Joe Moreau, chief technology offi cer of Cam- vide a much needed shot in the arm of pus Technology Services (CTS), explained that the dull campus dorm life. And now, a the two failures were separate problems. CTS private developer is set to premier a new has been working on upgrading the SUN systems set of off -campus suites for students to soft ware, which is where Oswego State’s Web Mail enjoy the lap of luxury while also being comes from. off campus. CTS tested out the upgrade on September 13. Known as MyCollegeSuites, the Aft er thorough testing; however, problems started complex is set to also open next fall. Th e arising on the 14, 15 and 16. CTS had to con- housing company, developed by United tact SUN systems to fi gure out why the upgrade Group out of Troy, N.Y., has been in wasn’t working, and they were sent a patch with business for 35 years and has had college new instructions. A patch for soft ware helps fi x rental units for nine years; starting with PROVIDED BY LIONSGATE bugs in the programming so that the system runs to a the 1,200 bed “Empire Commons” cre- Exclusive interview with smoother. fairly ated for University of Albany students. Th is patch was installed Wednesday night and significant Th is year, they have just opened three actor Effren Ramirez the system was back up early Th ursday morning. hardware failure more on SUNY campuses in Cortland, Th e failure, Moreau said, wasn’t with the Oswego that brought down the Brockport and Plattsburgh. In the fall on his newest release, State CTS; instead, it was with a licensed compa- entire ANGEL system for of 2010, they are set to open on Johnson ny’s upgrade soft ware. all users, including other col- Road in Oswego. ‘Crank 2.’ As for ANGEL, Moreau said, that was a whole lege campuses. CollegeSuites is almost like Oswego diff erent problem. ANGEL is part of a bulk li- It took nearly 48 hours, Moreau State’s new apartment complex, Th e SEE PAGE B-8 censing for SUNY schools through a contractor See CTS, A-3 Village, except it is run by a private called ITEC in Buff alo. Th e shutdown was due See SUITES, A-5 KEITH EDELMAN/THE OSWEGONIAN Employment hopes rise as number of hirings stay same Despite mammoth amount of applications, on-campus employers not increasing amount hired

BY JOEY PEREZ vices Mike Flaherty, the high volume amount of students seeking employ- of applicants. As if fi tting all the ap- CONTRIBUTING WRITER of student applications, combined with ment. Although they have always been plicants into 25 positions was not dif- [email protected] the need to keep the number of hires a popular choice for students in the fi cult enough before, the fl ood of new On-campus employers will continue the same as previous, curtailed stu- past, an extreme increase in the num- applicants is making competition even to keep the status quo in the amount of dents’ chances of landing jobs. “No new ber of applications in this fi eld has been tougher. students they hire this year, despite a jobs were created. We’re basically like noted. According to Brian Wallace, “We have a budget for so many sharp increase in the amount of applica- a restaurant or a retail facility, so based head of the fi tness centers, the 25 avail- people, and we met our quota,” stated tions received. on the number of customers we have able positions in this fi eld are booked, Wallace. Th e on-campus job market is While students continue to fi ll out coming through, that is the number of and were booked early. becoming more exclusive, and the jobs Offense carries fi eld applications to campus job spots like people we need to take care of, and we “I noticed that the most job appli- are on a fi rst come, fi rst serve basis. Auxiliary Services, the fi tness centers schedule people accordingly,” Flaherty cations I got were over the summer, Freshmen, although focusing main- hockey team in 3-0 win and in residence halls, most are already said. or at the beginning of the school year. ly on becoming comfortable with their against Brockport. starting to reach their quota of new Meanwhile, the Cooper and Glim- I’ve had more than I’ve ever had be- new surroundings, also share with hires. merglass Fitness Centers, located on fore,” Wallace claimed, who estimated the upperclassmen and the rest of the See JOBS, A-3 SEE PAGE A-8 According to Head of Auxiliary Ser- campus also experienced a surge in the a 50 percent increase in the amount INDEX

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KYLE GARGAN/THE OSWEGONIAN -Mike Shea, senior, Oswego State students, clad in pajamas, engage in a pillow fi ght on Sept. 21 as part of the “Pillows for Peace“ project. The event, designed to help create awareness for Peace Day, started with a minute long pillow fi ght followed by a students laying on the grass in a peace education major symbol for another minute.

“They should defi nitely get it fi xed.” -Samantha Boruchov, sophomore, childhood math major

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somehow.” KYLE GARGAN/THE OSWEGONIAN Sophomore physics major Corey Williams gets bandaged up after getting his seasonal fl u shot. The vaccinations, which were administered -Kenneth Bardin, in the Swetman Gym, do not help protect students against the swine fl u. According to Mary Walker’s Director of Student Health Services Jean Grant, swine fl u vaccinations are set to arrive on campus in mid-October. freshman, biology major Events Calendar Open Skate Talk: “Trees, Shrubs and Vines of Oswego” Workshop: Student Sustainability Academy Date: Friday, Sept. 25 Date: Sunday, Sept. 27 Date: Wednesday, Sept. 30 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: Rice Creek Field Station Location: Room 134, Campus Center Location: Arena, Campus Center Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Time: 12:40 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.

Symposium on Learning and Teaching Keynote Talk Yom Kippur: No classes Speaker: Literacy advocate John Corcoran Date: Friday, Sept. 25 Date: Monday, Sept. 28 Date: Wednesday, Sept. 30 Location: Auditorium, Campus Center Location: SUNY Oswego campus Location: Auditorium, Campus Center Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Time: 08:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Time: 12:40 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.

Nature program: Rice Creek Ramble Reading group: Th e Origin of Species Banned Books Week observance Date: Saturday, Sept. 26 Date: Tuesday, Sept. 29 Date: September 30-October 1 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Location: Room 222, Sheldon Hall Location: Front of Penfi eld Library Location: Rice Creek Field Station Time: 12:40 p.m. - 1:35 p.m. Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Comedy: Shaun Cassidy Fan Club Improv Speaker: Beat Generation poet Charles Plymell Science lecture: “Flora of Ethiopia” Date: Saturday, Sept. 26 Date: Tuesday, Sept. 29 Date: Wednesday, Sept. 30 Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Location: Auditorium, Campus Center Location: Historic Classroom, Sheldon Hall Location: Auditorium, Campus Center Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Time: 12:40 p.m. - 1:35 p.m.

CNY Kidney Walk Career workshop: “Interviewing Skills” Lecture: “Women Entrepreneurs” Date: Sunday, Sept. 27 Date: Wednesday, Sept. 30 Date: Wednesday, Sept. 30 Location: Activity Court, Campus Center Location: Room 136, Campus Center Location: Room C114, Campus Center Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Time: 12:45 p.m. - 1:35 p.m. Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. THEE OSWEGONIANO Quote of the Week “Oswego was a city when Syracuse was a village.” -Korean War veteran Tom Galloway, while reminiscing about NEWS life in Oswego as a child, during the “Trees for Vets“ campaign FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 A-3 Students experiment with adderall on campus: Internet woes continue to frustrate students, staff CTS, from COVER psychology department said that it was systems at least monthly, especially for Prescription studying, said, to fi x the hardware problem. Aft er frustrating to have e-mail down. MyOswego and Web mail. fi xing the problem, ANGEL was back Th e system failures are becoming “We try to make sure all hardware is online. ITEC also added more soft ware a major reason why CTS has started working well for students, faculty and but at what cost? to reinforce the servers. considering a search for a new e-mail staff ,” Moreau said. Although the problem wasn’t direct- system, said CTS Associate Director Mi- CTS is working on several new proj- BY ELIZABETH SAUCHELLI I don’t think they run out,” he said. ly caused by CTS on campus, students chael Pisa. ects over the next couple of months. ASST. NEWS EDITOR “Th ere’s defi nitely a market for it. I’d say and faculty were inconvenienced. “We are beginning to investigate Th ey’ve just added a new spam fi lter [email protected] like next to alcohol and weed it’d prob- “When the whole thing just shut diff erent companies to replace what we to the Web mail to stop the phishing Adderall, commonly used to treat ably be number three.” down, that pissed me off . I had a very have,” Pisa said. e-mails students and faculty have been Attention Defi cet Hyperactivity Disor- Th e study also said that 79.9 percent important e-mail to get for a lab at Rice According to Pisa, CTS will spend getting where they’re asked to send an der, has become the drug of choice to of college marijuana users have used Creek, but I missed it because e-mail the current semester evaluating the pos- e-mail with their password in it. Th ey’re keep students alert during fi nals week. Adderall recreationally in the past year. was down,” junior Alcides Torres said. sibilities of moving to a new e-mail pro- also planning to unveil the new wireless Adam Devour, a senior psychology “It’s pretty much a low-key thing Senior Grace Maxon said it was frus- vider, with a solid plan to move forward connector on Oct. 9 that will cut out the major, started taking Adderall in high even though it is in a fairly high demand trating and voiced concerns about AN- expected to be completed by the end of middleman of the VPN client. school for ADHD. He’s observed rec- just depending on the time though,” he GEL’s and the e-mail’s reliability. Junior the fall semester. Moreau said the newest plan for reational use of the drug amongst his added. “It’s not like a consistent high de- Matt Mariani had been hospitalized for So far, Pisa said CTS has recorded CTS is to do a major upgrade to Banner friends. mand.” the fi rst part of the semester and had four major soft ware or hardware outages 8, which is what houses the MyOswego “A lot of it gets sold on fi nals week Michelle Sloan, president of New come back ready to use the e-mail and this year. soft ware. If students have any ques- and it’s funny because the kids who York State College Health Association ANGEL to catch up with his classes, “We got what we thought was a fairly tions, Moreau said, they are more than need it versus the kids who don’t need it, and health promotion coordinator at but found out that everything was shut robust and redundant system and would welcome to attend the campus technolo- it’s so obvious,” he said. When he takes Oswego State said that the Lifestyles down. protect us from failure, hardware-wise,” gies advisory board (CTAB). Th ey meet it, it makes him calm, but when nonpre- Center has a counselor available to talk Faculty members were also un- he said. the second Friday of the month from scription users take it “they get speedy to students with addiction problems. settled. Professor Becky Burch of the CTS will continue upgrading the 8-9:30 a.m. in Campus Center 114. and talk a lot.” “To my knowledge we do not have According to a study released by treatment support programs on campus the National Survey on Drug Use and specifi cally for Adderall use or abuse,” After three years, Oswego State community Health in April 2009, 6.4 percent of col- she said in an e-mail. lege students have used Adderall recre- Karyn Grow, of the County of Os- have mixed reviews of Campus Center ationally. wego Council on Alcoholism and Ad- Th e capsules usually last 12 hours, dictions said that Adderall is easy for keeping students awake to cram. De- college students to get. State-of-the-art-facility yet to win over entire student body vour has seen people take it at parties “We have been hearing about in- BY ERIN MARULLI seniors who were around for the days fi cials who had a hand in overseeing the aft er drinking to stay awake to keep par- creased usage of Adderall and Ritalin CONTRIBUTING WRITER when Hewitt Union was the campus project feel that the Campus Center has tying. by college students; however, it has not [email protected] melting pot feel that the Campus Center unquestionably met the expectations “I think it’s mostly for staying awake made its way into this treatment facility,” It has been three years since Oswe- has not been as ideal as expected. they set forth for the building. and getting massive amounts of work Grow said in an e-mail. go State’s fi rst new building in 35 years “Th e Campus Center seems brand- Oswego State Director of Campus done in a short amount of time just be- Adderall can increase the user’s risk opened in October 2006. ed,” senior cognitive science major Eliz- Life Richard Hughes agrees that the cause it can keep you concentrated for of getting a stroke or heart attack, the In that small amount of time, the abeth Trimber said. “Everything is for Campus Center has fi rmly established hours on end,” Devour said. “I know NSDUH study said. Campus Center, featuring state-of-the- show, but Hewitt was for the students.” itself as the hub of campus activity. some kids that will take it and stay up Treatment for Adderall can come in art classrooms, an array of culinary op- “I like the Campus Center but I miss “Th e design and use of the complex for days on end. I don’t know how they forms such as in-patient or out-patient tions and an abundance of spaces for some of the things that used to be in eff ectively engages students, faculty, do that, but I think if people want a rec- treatment and individual or group those looking for seclusion, has become Hewitt like the 4 to 7 (meal time),” se- staff and visitors in the ever-changing reational speedy high, they probably do counseling sessions, Grow said. the epicenter of college life at Oswego. nior meteorology major Stephanie Ma- intellectual and social life of the college,” ecstasy.” “Th e course of treatment for any ad- In its short time of existence, the gin said. “I miss how the college book- Hughes explained. With about 1,000 Almost 90 percent of college stu- diction is based on the severity of the $25.5 million, 111,492 sq. foot addition store was all together too.” people moving throughout the build- dents who use Adderall for leisure had addiction,” she said. has received mostly positive reviews Student Association Vice President ing each hour, the Campus Center has participated in binge drinking in the Adderall is a member of the group from students and faculty alike. Stefen Short also voiced his displeasure become the “central gathering place,” he past month, the NSDUH survey said, of legal drugs that have “the highest po- “Th e Campus Center is nice. I like with the current setup of the Campus said. and more than 50 percent drink alcohol tential for dependence or abuse,” said how there are lots of places to sit. If you Center, specifi cally the Point. Th omas Simmonds, associate vice heavily. the study. College students using it as a get out of class early there are lots of lit- “...We just don’t have the space to president for facilities at Oswego State, Adderall sells for between $3-$5 a study aid play into the majority of users. tle alcoves,” senior adolescent education congregate in the Point that we had in explained that the Center allowed a cul- pill, depending on how strong the dos- Th e study also revealed that full-time major Liz Frye said. Hewitt,” Short said. “It doesn’t foster ture shift to happen on campus. age is, Devour said. college students are almost twice as like- Despite the technological and other unity and the promotion of diff erent “With new students coming in every “I do have a couple of friends who ly than other people in their age group contemporary perks associated with the ideas and viewpoints.” year and the ever-changing community sell theirs when they don’t take it but to abuse Adderall. Campus Center, perhaps one of its most “Th e resources are great but the way we live in, the Campus Center allowed cherished attributes may be its ability to in which we go about utililizing them for change to take place,” he said. give students making their way to the due to certain outside factors, such as Despite still being the most cutting- Piez or Rich a brief respite from the bru- campus life, is not as great as the re- edge building at Oswego State, Sim- Adderall at a glance tal winter weather. sources are themselves.” monds said the Campus Center will al- “Th e campus center made walking Other students also had mixed ways be progressing and being updated. - Classfi ed as a Schedule II drug due to its high potential for abuse and across campus in the winter a lot easier,” thoughts about some of the rules and New acoustics and signage will be added dependence. senior Maggie Goble said. regulations utilized by offi cials in the as the year’s progress. Th e Center has become the headline Center. - Medically prescribed for Attention Defi cit Hyperactivity Disorder attraction for a college that continues to “It’s a beautiful building,” said senior (ADHD)and for narcolepsy. update its dated buildings. Between the Andre Fields. “I love the type of rooms renovation of Johnson and Riggs, the we have in here. It’s very condusive for - Widely reported to boost cognitive function, enabling students to construction of the Village complex and organizations that have their meetings study for hours without getting fatigued the future renovation of Piez, Park and and a whole bunch other things that Wilbur Halls, the Campus Center has they do.” - Stimulants such as Adderall increase a person’s risk for heart attack or headlined Oswego State’s metamorpho- “But it’s overall of how you go about stroke. sis from a decaying campus to a more reserving that space and using the advanced college setting. building...I think that’s the biggest quar- But not all students agree with how rel I have with that.” - According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health: the Campus Center turned out. Some Aft er three years, administrative of-

- 6.4 percent of college students have used adderall nonmedi- cally in the past year.

- Nearly 90 percent of full-time college students who used Ad- derall nonmedically in the past year were binge drinkers. More than half of those were heavy alcohol users.

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Infamous hairdresser Employment leaves Oswego State Th e Oswego State hairdresser na- hopes dwindle tionally known for her wild antics on a JOBS, from COVER plane last November has not returned world the need for money. Assistant Hall for the new academic year. Director of Johnson Hall Brynne Gillen, Maria Esther Castillo, who ran the receives and evaluates the applications College Cuts salon in the Hewitt Union, of Johnson Hall residents (all freshmen) has been replaced, according to fellow for recycling technician and desk atten- Hewitt employee Susan Raby. dant positions. Although this is her fi rst Castillo, 45, was arrested aft er be- year on the job, Gillen made it clear she coming unruly during a fl ight from has her work cut out for her. Puerto Rico to Chicago, where she al- “I’m not sure how it was before, legedly struck a fl ight attendant in the but I know that there were a lot of appli- buttocks. She then stood up and fell cations submitted,” Gillen said. With 25 onto the head of a blind man and pro- total applications submitted, and 10 to ceeding to pull at his hair. 12 positions open, the decision process Castillo would eventually be sub- and the competition among Johnson dued by being duct-taped to her seat Hall residents will be tough. until the plane made an emergency With the huge infl ux in those look- landing in North Carolina. ing for jobs, astudent’s best move con- Th e incident earned her national tinues to be to just fi ll out applications recognition as she became the pun of and hope for the best. many jokes, including on “Th e Late “What I tell students is to fi ll out and Show with David Letterman.” submit a bunch of applications,” said While the circumstances surround- Mike Flaherty, who noted that there all ing Castillo’s departure are largely un- still positions available on campus and known, Raby; who manages the College jobs can still be obtained through the Book Store, has maintained that Cas- various on campus facilities and ser- tillo left on her own will. vices. -BY KAITLIN PROVOST A-4 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 NEWS Piez renovation still on track for fall 2010 ground breaking Offi cials continue work on plan to help classes co-exist with construction BY JOHANNA ROSARIO STAFF WRITER “We will be talking with the science [email protected] departments about how we will com- Offi cials are fi nally preparing to plete the sciences project,” Casey Ray- break ground this fall on the long await- mond, chemistry faculty and chair of ed renovations to Piez and Park Halls, the science planning committee said. another major step toward revitalizing “Th is may involve moving around some some of Oswego State’s aged buildings faculty and laboratories during the proj- on campus. ect.” Th e planned Piez Hall renovations While the renovations impact is ex- are a part of the overall revitalized sci- pected to be widely felt, offi cials are cur- ence facilities plan; the project is expect- rently reviewing an investigation in how ed to create more opportunities for both to curb the amount of inconveniences students and faculty. the project will have on classes and other “Th e entire project will essentially academic work. fully renovate Piez Hall and add new “In the long term, it will create a construction around it to transform the greater interest in the understanding of 45-year-old building into a state-of-the- science on the campus,” Raymond said. art science facility that will house the “It will also provide modern teaching college’s existing biological sciences, and research laboratories for students chemistry, computer science, earth sci- and faculty. ences, physics, and math departments, Th e project will keep all of the sci- plus new programs in engineering,” ences under one roof, which will allow Th omas Simmonds, director of facilities more interdisciplinary collaborations design and construction, said. to develop. Among the new facilities in Th e project is also expected to in- the complex will be new research spaces PROVIDED BY FACILITIES AND DESIGN clude signifi cant upgrades to the Rice for the Environmental Research Center, The expected end result of the PIez renovation, according to an artist’s rendering. The project, part of Oswego State’s initiative to revitalize the campus, will transform the 45-year-old building into a state-of-the-art facility. Creek Biological Field Station. a centralized instrumentation facility, a Th e renovation is currently still in greenhouse, and a planetarium. effi cient ventilation. ments within the School of Education buildings.” the design development phase, with Completion of the sciences project “Additionally, it will create a physi- are in the “same business” and this just Piez Hall has better opportunities plans to bid out the initial phases of the will create modern teaching and re- cal connection between the sciences and brings it closer to home, we all work as for rehabilitation and it is a better can- work to start construction in mid to late search laboratories for the students and the School of Education and help ex- a team…and the team needs the same didate to build new wings for the wet 2010, Simmonds said. faculty. tend the Campus Spine between Hewitt general headquarters.” and specialized labs around. “Th ere are major additions that ad- “We are currently targeting a US- Quad and Sheldon Quad,” Raymond Th e Sciences Project direction is also “We are now in the design stages dress the needs of an interactive sciences GBC LEED (U.S Green Building Coun- said. “Th e complex will also have a large planning to demolish the current Snygg of planning the new Science Complex complex and off er learning and social cil’s Leadership in Energy and Effi cient three-story atrium, housing café.” Hall at the later phases of the new sci- that will keep the history of Snygg and opportunities with the concepts of a Design) gold rating, which will greatly Th e Park Hall aspect of the reno- ences complex phasing. Piez Halls alive and enhanced,” Sim- commons, and gathering places along progress the campus’s commitment to vation is currently in preparation and “Th is decision was something that monds said. the internal/external street,” Simmonds sustainability,” Raymond said. “We are planning, but there has not been nearly considered a wide range of factors,” Sim- “We will also be able to temporar- said. also currently working with CannonDe- as much progress as the Piez renovation. monds said. “Basically, although Snygg ily consolidate and surge current sci- Still in limbo is how the chemis- sign to explore the possibilities of imple- “It is always very exciting to see was the last academic building con- ence programs in Snygg and other try department will prepare for the big menting renewable and sustainable sys- changes being made and I feel that there structed on campus, it has numerous areas while the renovations and new move in the coming weeks to make the tems in the building.” will be a greater feeling of cohesiveness major critical maintenance problems construction take place to off set ma- process move along more smoothly Among the amenities the building and collegiality,” Assistant Professor and that make it not a cost eff ective structure jor costs associated with much longer while keep class disruptions to a mini- may include: wind turbines, solar pan- Chair of Vocational Teacher Prepara- to renovate nor a programmatic fi t for phasing scenarios and relocations,” mum. els, water conservation measures, and tion Margaret Martin said. “All depart- the needs of current and future science Simmonds said. ‘Trees for Vets’ to plant life into Oswego’s landscape Interested in Plans underway to distribute up to 50 trees in the city this spring

BY ELIZABETH SAUCHELLI Ouellette, a lifelong resident of Os- plaques to honor veterans or other rela- ASST. NEWS EDITOR wego, hasn’t seen the city change much tives they have lost. Th e city will place writing for the #1 [email protected] in his 58 years. However, a lot of family- the trees equally on both sides of the Dennis Ouellette remembers when run shops have disappeared and been river and tie yellow ribbons on the ones there were trees on Bridge Street. replaced by big businesses. It’s taken for service members on Veterans day. news organization “Dutch elms used to drape almost away the community feel, Ouellette said. One of the main goals of “Trees for onto the streets,” he said. “Just beautiful.” Th e trees will bring back character to Vets” is to become classifi ed as part of Th at was back in the ‘60s, before Oswego. “Tree City USA,” a program that recog- on campus? Dutch Elm disease wiped most of them “Nature always brings back charac- nizes cities for their dedication to pre- out, and others were cut down because ter,” he said. serving trees. of construction. “Trees for Vets” was approved unani- Th e four requirements to become a Ouellette, owner of Ontario Or- mously Sept. 14 at Oswego’s common member of “Tree City USA” is the cre- The Oswegonian is seeking chards, along with Korean War veterans council meeting. ation of a tree board, a tree care ordi- Tom Galloway and Bill McCarthy want Ouellette is helping the veterans nance, a community forestry program, news writers, photographers, to bring the trees back. choose which trees to plant and the best and the observance of Arbor Day, said Galloway and McCarthy created a spots to put them. He has recommend- Jen Barnason, a representative from the and graphic designers not-for-profi t group called “Trees for ed deciduous hardwood trees including Arbor Day Foundation. Approximately Vets” to honor Oswego’s veterans and maple, oak, beech and cherry, that will 100 cities in N.Y. are members, she said. revitalize the city. Galloway decided to be able to withstand the winters that Os- “One of the benefi ts that a lot of the Contact Kyle Gargan, do something about the deterioration of wego is known for. cities like is the recognition,” Barnason downtown Oswego, which he observed A black walnut tree, donated by said. “It makes the city look really nice News Editor for years. Ouellette, was the fi rst tree planted in when tourists see the tree city sign. It [email protected] “It’s going to beautify the main street the program. It was planted at the Vet- increases the pride of the city.” downtown and honor the veterans of erans’ Memorial Park on Sept. 18, Na- Th e ultimate goal of Trees for Vets or wars,” Galloway said. tional POW/MIA Recognition Day. is to have trees stretch to the city limits. Liz Sauchelli Lifetime residents of Oswego, Gal- “Th e veterans deserve recognition Th e stretch of Rte. 104 that runs through loway and McCarthy remember the city because they give everything,” Galloway Oswego is approximately 3.5 miles long Asst. News Editor they grew up in. So many boats clogged said. and it would take “a couple thousand the Oswego River that people could walk Th ere are plans currently underway trees” to fi ll it, Galloway said. Th ere’s no [email protected] across it boat to boat, McCarthy said. to plant between 25 and 50 trees in the completion date set for the project; it’s “Oswego was a city when Syracuse spring. Family members can purchase ongoing until it’s completed or until it’s was a village,” Galloway said. trees from Ontario Orchards and buy stopped, he said. Cross Roads

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Clubs keeping eye out for underage drinkers Police Officer applications are now being accepted BARS, from COVER for the Civl Service Exam in the City of Oswego. Applicants sophomore, Jackie Mienkiewicz, com- Breakdown of 2009 fall ‘Quality of Life’ Details must have High School or General Equivalency diploma. Statistics denote arrests and/or appearances mented “Underage drinking is never go- There is an age requirement for this exam. Applicants must ing to stop, and if I did have a fake I.D Sept. 4-7 Sept. 11-13 Sept. 18-20 be US citizens and legal residents of New York State for a I would defi nitely be going to the bars.” Open Container 6 7 12 minimum of one month immediately preceding the date of the Despite the expected resistance as- examination. Exam applications and additional information sociated with a wide-scale crackdown Open container/under 21 6 1 5 in a college populated area, police are may be obtained at the prepared to continue to keep an eye out Alcohol possession/under 21 0 2 3 City of Oswego Personnel Department throughout the city for underage drink- City Hall - 3rd Floor Oswego, New York ers. Disorderly conduct/noise 5 2 3 315-342-8159, at our website, www.oswegony.org “Statistics from this semester show violations that there have been numerous arrests or by visiting the Oswego City Police Department 11 5 4 Completed applications and filing fee must be made for alcohol related off enses and Miscellaneous offenses: DWI, other ‘Quality of Life’ type off enses,” De- criminal mischief, public returned by October 14, 2009. Caire said in an e-mail. “And we antici- lewdness,etc. The City of Oswego is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer pate more to come.” THEE OSWEGONIANO Congress shall make no law abridging “ the freedom of speech or the press... OPINION First Amendment ” FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 A-6 S TAFF E DITORIAL Land down under myths revealed Pet kangaroos nonexistent, Foster’s beer hit and miss in Australia CTS experiences trial by fi re BY SARAH LINNEY count) that Australia is this backward your fi nger in the jar. Not only is this CONTRIBUTING WRITER nation that is just celebrating the ex- the road to an exciting assortment of Campus was fi lled with many frus- that we’ve regressed into a more primi- [email protected] citing invention of the television. One diseases, but Vegemite tastes disgust- trated students recently, and all cross- tive technological state. It’s safe to as- Since I have come to Oswego State as student asked me if we had YouTube in ing by itself. Th e perfect way to try hairs were aimed at Campus Technol- sume that next year, all computers will an international exchange student from Australia. One of the New Zealand ex- Vegemite is on a recently buttered piece ogy Services. be taken away and replaced with slabs of Australia, I have noticed some alarming change students convinced an Ameri- of toast to which you lightly apply the With the e-mail network and AN- stones and chisels, as one student grunts trends in my interactions with American can student that New Zealand didn’t smallest amount of Vegemite possible. GEL down, students and faculty were dictation to the other to furiously chisel people. Th ere’s the usual minute as they have the Internet because it hadn’t been For those connoisseurs who appreciate faced with online class deadlines, regu- out a report before the library’s allotted try to place my accent (some Americans invented yet in New Zealand. Another a spread that is a by-product of beer, lar class deadlines and the inability to hour of “slate” time use is up. have confusedly asked if I was Eng- student asked me if I knew what Face- this delectable spread is for you. do anything about it. Now, Th e Oswegonian understands lish) and then the usual exclamation of book was. Everyone in the English- Staying on the topic of food, Aus- Many students watched their online that CTS is not to receive all the blame “You’re from Australia?!” Don’t get me speaking world knows what Facebook tralians don’t say “put another shrimp work vanish before their very eyes when for all of the technological errors stu- wrong, I love the enthusiasm American is! Including some in the non-English on the barbie.” However, we do cook they submitted their various ANGEL dents are experiencing. An upgrade people have for Australia. Universally, speaking world! Let me just clarify that prawns [shrimp] on our barbeques- assignments only to see an “ANGEL was launched Sept. 13, but the errors I have received a positive reaction with Australians know about and have ac- along with anything else that can pos- is down, sorry for the inconvenience” started rolling in soon aft er. Apparently, students regaling me with stories of how cess to: Google, Facebook, YouTube, sibly be barbequed. Th e traditional message staring them dead in the face. the soft ware for SUN systems failed to their friend, neighbor, or second cousin Myspace, Twitter (unfortunately) and Australian setting would be a bunch Laughing at them. Taunting them to do meet the school’s standards. If a licensed went to Australia and how they really a various assortment of other Internet of blokes hanging around watching something about it. Many, many curse company’s soft ware doesn’t work, then want to travel there. However, there are treats. meat cook on a barbeque while drink- words ensued, none of which were suit- CTS can only do so much to try and fi x a few who have some misconceptions I’m sorry to ruin this particular gem ing beer. Th is is a sacred male ritual for able for a peaceful library environment. it within a reasonable amount of time. about Australia and its way of life. I of Australian lore but nobody really says Australian men and female Australians Although these infl ammatory words But should more research have been thought I could clear up a few delusions “G’day mate.” Th ere are the occasional are usually shunned from these strange were directed at their various comput- done about the product before the pur- about what happens “down under.” few who say that stereotypical piece of rites of passage. ers, they were undoubtedly meant to chase? First and foremost, Australians do slang while spitting on the side of the However, the most heinous of Aus- be directed at CTS. Outages of both What long-range plan does CTS not own kangaroos as pets nor do we road and adjusting their fl annelette tralian myths was revealed to me on ANGEL and Web mail have become have for the Oswego State network? Th e ride them to school like bicycles. If you shirt, but they are rare creatures. I know TV a few weeks ago. Foster’s is not an increasingly frequent over the past few current system looks to be both ineffi - tried to go near a kangaroo it would ei- a French exchange student who says Australian beer! Nobody drinks Foster’s weeks, which means a lot of students are cient and costly, and at the current rate, ther hop away or punch you. Our ani- “mate” more than I have in my whole beer in Australia. I didn’t even know closer and closer to experiencing what a only looks to provide further problems mals are vicious in Australia; both the life and sounds more genuine than I do. there was a brand called Foster’s until I heart attack would feel like. However, it in the future. Will we be forced to en- wallaby and koala-bear look cute but Th ose sporadic times are normally as a came overseas and saw these disgusting seems that all complaints are falling on dure another year of patches and quick they’ll scratch your arms to shreds if result of an American person asking me advertisements. If you want a truly Aus- deaf ears. fi xes? And if the problem is beyond you try to pet one. While it is funny to to say “G’day mate.” tralian experience, put on a pair of fl ip- In 2006, CTS dropped the Squirrel CTS, does SUNY as a whole need to re- pretend to American people that I have For those of you who have had the fl ops, start up a barbeque, put on some Mail e-mail client for the current sys- evaluate the soft ware it promotes? a pet kangaroo called Skippy, I thought privilege of trying the distinctly Austra- AC/DC or Cold Chisel and drink some tem. Squirrel Mail was free, and despite We here at Th e Oswegonian believe that this myth should be exposed. lian spread called Vegemite will know of real beer like Heineken or Tooheys being aging soft ware, it seemed to work it’s time for CTS to step up to the plate Another myth seems to be that just its wondrous qualities. For those who New. Foster’s is a beer imposter and fi ne. Not only is the new system worse and develop a long range plan that won’t because we are situated in the Southern do not appreciate the taste of Vegemite, I urge every Oswego State student to off , we are paying for a faulty product. leave Oswego State students with chisels Hemisphere and thousands of miles let me educate you on proper Vegemite drink anything but Foster’s. Even Bud When people fondly remember “the in an information age. away from any other country (apart etiquette. Unlike Nutella, you are not Light would be better than that pseudo- golden years” of Squirrel Mail, it seems from New Zealand, but that doesn’t supposed to try Vegemite by dipping Australian sewage water.

Who really Is education giving us what we need? Now, I personally thought high subject and if you don’t like it, politely TRENDS: needs them? BY PATRICK MANNO CONTRIBUTING WRITER school education was somewhat dis- spit it out,” there was only one thing [email protected] tasteful. Having back-to-back classes going through my mind: what a joke. I the green bandwagon because there’s As Socrates wisely explained to us from early in the morning and into the thought I was done with high school, so In The Offi ce still room for them. Just like there’s still over two and a half millennia ago, true aft ernoon, with nine classes a day, every why more required general classes that room for an awesome visit to the gym. education lies within questioning, no class was tiring and uneventful, because I have no interest for? Now, I entered BY DYLAN NAGY A&E EDITOR I think it’s re- matter what the question and no mat- teachers had to rush through their ma- college knowing what subject areas I [email protected] ally cool to jump ter how many times you ask it until you terial without helping students think wanted to study, and none of the classes Hey look, it’s my turn to write an “In in a car and drive fi nd a satisfying answer. So let us use abstractly. Instead, we memorize terms I was required to take for general educa- the Offi ce” column. Th at’s because it’s to the local gym, this method now and question the as- and concepts for the mere purpose of tion did much to stimulate my thinking the trendy thing to do. It’s my attempt to then spend half an pects of modern education. doing well on a state test or a fi nal exam. or spark an interest; that is to say, I po- fi t in with my clearly superior peers (see hour jogging on Are we, as students, getting a real ed- Now, is that what education is all about litely spit them out, yet now it seems I’m past issues of Th e Oswegonian). a treadmill while ucation? What I mean by a “real” educa- these days? Is it a memorization of showing you the spit (metaphorically Wait, that’s a blatant lie. I actually watching some tion is an education in which you can ef- terms to simply pass a test? It destroys speaking, of course). just wanted to set you guys up for my sort of gossip TV fectively evaluate what you have learned the concepts of thinking outside the box Th e classes I was interested in tak- next incoherent rant, which is about show. Hopefully there’s a Starbucks on and apply it to the everyday experiences and removes the thought behind the ing, however, opened my mind into trends. the way back, so we can refuel. of your life. I guess it all depends, really. terms. new realms of thinking, leaving me aft er Everywhere I look, I see these crazy Or maybe, it’s just a better idea to Th ere are, of course, always some class- Does college diff er at all from this? every class with that warm fuzzy feeling labels that say “Now more eco-friendly,” walk to the gym and back without ever es that really expand your mind and In many ways, it does. In other ways, of learning something I could expand and I keep looking for an asterisk that stepping foot inside. Th en you can also enlighten you to new ideas. And then it follows the same tired-out methods. on and apply. My sixth grade teacher clarifi es that with: “When compared to skip the tanning booth, because your there are those classes where, no mat- Let’s start with general education. Gen- once said, “To truly learn something the absolute worst environmental situ- exposure to the sun is creating a tan far ter how hard you work, you obtain no eral education classes really do well put- takes desire. Once you have the desire, ation.” more superior than your natural and substantial form of enlightenment, and ting a scholar in a bitter mood. Now, as you can tackle the learning curve.” And I really wouldn’t be surprised if these eco-friendly booth. end up feeling like the class was nothing I was told during my freshman orienta- desire is our fuel to everything, is it not? products were more expensive than And Starbucks, I haven’t forgotten but a waste of time. At least you have the tion last year, “think of general educa- Desire is not artifi cial and can not be their anti-nature counterparts, conve- you. You are evil. People learn to love credit for it, right? tion as a buff et. Take a sample of each shoved down the students’ throats. niently pieced together on the very same your over-priced coff ee byproducts conveyor belt. And yet, ironically, I can while they learn your insane language. almost guarantee that these products It shouldn’t take a dictionary and $5 to A sock on the door just won’t cut it anymore are consumed at a higher frequency. get a cup of coff ee with sugar and cream. Note, I am not suggesting that people I actually liked coff ee more when it was BY TASIGH GREENIDGE-JAMES on your bed, smile and say continue, but importantly, lock the door! eat packaging, no matter how good it is that disgusting black water that older CONTRIBUTING WRITER you can’t all be me. On the other side of the door, if this for the environment. people drank as they ran late for work. [email protected] You have to set some type of guide- happens to you as the roommate, try Th en you have those eco-friendly But what about myself? I have to It’s a late night and you’re going back lines with your roommate. When your and handle it in a mature manner. Th e light bulbs that take approximately admit, I’ve made a few personal choices to your dorm room for some rest. Th e signifi cant other is coming over, tell people caught are embarrassed enough seven years and two months to turn over the past few years that don’t seem key clicks in the door and you throw it your roommate in advance. We all and they don’t need rude comments or on. According to an article I read on completely natural. I don’t eat pork, open and turn on the light. Surprise! know you don’t want to be caught with a big scene for the fl oor to hear. Th ere’s NPR’s Web site, titled “CFL Bulbs Have drink soda, use trays in the dinning hall You hear a loud gasp and a girl and your your pants down, literally. It is very too much: “Dude she was hot,” as she One Hitch: Toxic Mercury,” these crazy and I avoid elevators whenever possible. roommate are staring at you. Th is would important to have a set of rules when walks out the door hiding her face for things contain mercury, which is dan- Th ese aren’t cool things to do. Trust me, be fi ne if they weren’t both naked. “entertaining” your guest. First off , call spectators in the hallway. Keep it civi- gerous. Th at means that you can’t re- they aren’t. When it comes to college, this is a your roommate; if they don’t answer, lized and if anything, be nice and let cycle them, it’s not a good idea to throw Make your own decisions people, problem that plagues every student. leave a message or send a text. You can them fi nish. them in the trash and you’re in a lot of even if they aren’t cool. Fight the power What do I do when it comes to sex in even get a little creative and send out a Sex in the dorm rooms is a fragile trouble if they break. How is this “bet- and conform to the side of non-confor- the dorm room, and what do I do when homing pigeon. Although, this may not subject since it is so easy to get caught ter” for the environment? mity. In other words, follow my lead! I walk in on an unsuspecting room- matter if everyone in the residence hall with another person having the key to Regardless, people are jumping on mate? If you’re a jerk, you could just lay can hear how much you love God. Most your room. Treat the situation with care. Obama denying ACORN ties? He’s nuts

BY LORI MORETH offi ces to ask for a loan. O’Keefe had a ABC’s Stephanopoulos asked Obama STAFF WRITER [email protected] hidden camera which recorded the en- what he thought about Congress re- tire interview. Th ey told the ACORN tracting ACORN’s funding. Obama said Th ere is an old saying that the nut workers that they wanted to buy a house he wasn’t aware that ACORN receives doesn’t fall far from the tree. What a to set up a brothel. Not only did they get federal funding; that he had more im- fi tting cliché to describe the deception assistance on a mortgage, but they got a portant issues on his plate. It’s good to that President Obama and his min- lesson in tax evasion. When the couple see the stimulus funds and our tax dol- ions are trying to keep buried from the went on to say that they wanted to traf- lars put to good use. American people about the relationship fi c underage girls from Ecuador for sex, Obama has a long history with between ACORN and our president. the ACORN workers had no problem ACORN. He worked for them as a law- Recently a huge scandal surfaced giving advice on how to not get caught. yer, trained high management and most involving the nonprofi t group ACORN. It would be one thing if it happened recently had a branch of ACORN, the What started out to be, as James O’Keefe at only one ACORN offi ce but they re- Apollo Project, write the stimulus pack- explains, a silly idea, was anything but. ceived the same support at diff erent age. He cannot deny his ties. Let’s put it Th ey never thought that it would expose offi ces in diff erent states. It took over this way: Obama and ACORN are from corruption involving billions of dollars. a week before the mainstream media the same tree. Hannah Giles, a 20-year-old jour- would even mention this story. How is So why is this all relevant? If the nalism major and O’Keefe, a 25-year- this related to Obama you ask? president deliberately lied about the old fi lm-maker, dressed in the most ste- It was during his media marathon connection, what else is he lying about? reotypical costumes, posing as a pimp that only ABC had the guts to ask How can we trust him in making deci- and a prostitute and went into ACORN Obama about the ACORN scandal. sions for our welfare? OPINION FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 A-7 All responses and information provided are reviewed and approved by the healthcare professionals at the Walker Health Center. Debate on health care continues

BY AARON HAMMOND STAFF WRITER government option that would create health care if nobody knows what [email protected] competition among the other providers, they’re talking about. But the key to a it is as capitalist as things get. I know I’ve lot of it is the fact that a lot of people Last week, Lori Moreth stated in a said this before, but if you hate social- just blindly follow those that they agree column that “health care wasn’t impor- ism so much, don’t go to public schools with. I still strongly support Obama, but tant to the American people.” Of course, or collect unemployment when you lose I disagree with him on gay marriage, the anyone who hasn’t been under a rock your job, because those are comparable “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy and how he for the past few months knows that this services provided by the government and Eric Holder are dragging their feet is the farthest thing from the truth. If that are funded by the American tax- on prosecuting torture. But others aren’t health care wasn’t important to us, then payer. so objective. why has everyone in this country been But the main point of this article For example, when Glenn Beck talking about it almost non-stop for the isn’t where I stand on this issue. It’s made his infamous “Obama is a racist” past few months? how people are improperly defending comment, a lot of people just nodded in Whether or not you agree with the those stances by buying into lies and agreement to what he said. Th ey were Shortie, styles Center in Mary Walker Health president’s health care plan, you can’t propaganda. Both sides of the debate so happy that someone on TV held the Is it true you should be using con- Center at ten for a dollar. Condoms may deny that it is an extremely vital part of are guilty here. Th e right is manipulat- same principles that they do, that they doms for oral sex? be used on women for oral sex by cutting American society. If it wasn’t important, ing the language of the health care bill didn’t stand up and say that what he said It is possible to contract a sexually the tip off the condom, cutting down the no one would be fi ercely defending their and throwing in their own conspiracy was wrong. (By the way, don’t we have transmitted infection (STI) through oral side of the condom, and then unrolling. stance on how the health care system theories and the left isn’t doing enough a word for people who use fear to ex- sex. If the person giving the oral sex has You can also purchase latex dams, which should operate. If it wasn’t important to disprove these lies. pand their infl uence and power? I think a cold sore, which is a type of herpes, the are made especially for oral sex, at the to us, then why would Ms. Moreth have I know Moreth said that the language it starts with a T, it’s right on the tip of virus could spread to the genitals. Oral Lifestyles Center for a dollar each. to write a column about it? Since health of the health care bill was unclear, but my tongue).Th e same thing happened sex with a partner infected with gonor- care doesn’t matter, there must not be I’ve read some passages of it and I found when Sarah Palin started the death pan- rhea or chlamydia may cause an infec- Shortie, that much to say about it, right? it quite easy to understand. I understood el myth. tion in the throat. I got my fl u shot this week. Th at But of course, there’s more than plen- that immigrants won’t be covered. I un- Th ere’s nothing more dangerous It is also possible to contract HIV means I’m protected from H1N1 ty to say about it. While Obama’s health derstood that there are no death panels than blind faith. Just because we agree through oral sex. If the person perform- (swine fl u) as well, right? care plan isn’t a sure thing, it is defi nitely and that end-of-life counseling was re- with someone’s ideology doesn’t mean ing oral sex has HIV, blood from their Getting the seasonal fl u shot does a necessary one. As a member of a fam- moved from the bill (caving we can be- that everything they say is sacred. If you mouth may enter the body of the per- not protect someone from the H1N1 vi- ily that has been screwed over again and lieve in). But Obama and his crew are disagree with someone, whether it be son receiving oral sex through the lin- rus. However, Th e Mary Walker Health again by health care providers, I see the also making some dubious claims about Beck, Keith Olbermann or anybody else, ing of the urethra (the opening at the tip Center expects to receive the vaccine in need to change how we operate. Health just how much the bill is going to cost don’t be afraid to stand up and say “Th is of the penis), the lining of the vagina or mid-October. To decrease the chances care should be a right, not a privilege. and how much it will add to the defi cit. is wrong. We shouldn’t stand for this.” cervix or directly into the body through of contracting the virus, wash your Th ere are those who want to brand the I’m sick of all the misinformation. We have free will for a reason, and more small cuts or sores. People oft en times hands oft en with soap and warm water plan as “socialist,” even though it is a We can’t have an honest debate about have small cuts in their mouths and are for 20 seconds. Hand sanitizer is also an unaware that they could spread the vi- eff ective way to kill germs. rus. If the person receiving oral sex has Avoid touching the eyes, nose, or Pause for a cause part of trends HIV or other STIs, their blood, semen, mouth as germs spread this way. Cov- pre-seminal fl uid or vaginal fl uid may ering the nose and mouth with a tissue contain the virus. Cells lining the mouth when coughing or sneezing limits the Do we really care about helping or is it the latest culture hype? of the person performing oral sex may spread of germs. BY SHANNON MELERO It occurred to me the other day that item on sale and you just went for it? CONTRIBUTING WRITER allow HIV to enter the body. Also, stay home when you are sick. [email protected] a lot of people adorn themselves with Americans today don’t have any Using a condom decreases the risk You don’t need a note from a doctor to causes. For instance, look at the (RED) compassion for the things happening of contracting an STI though oral sex. excuse absences from class this semes- Look at your wrist right this second. campaign. Th is was started to raise around the world. We as a society sim- Flavored condoms are available at many ter. Your professors should understand What’s on it? If it’s one of those rubber awareness about the AIDS epidemic in ply gravitate to the newest global trend. pharmacies and are available in the Life- that you are trying to protect everyone. “cause” bracelets such as LIVESTRONG Africa and to raise money to help with Everyone wanted to “Save Darfur” for or Save Darfur then I want you to take a medical supplies and research to fi ght about a month until they decided to res- minute and really think about why you AIDS. (RED) can be found on T-shirts, cue the child soldiers in Uganda. Th en He Said She Said have this accessory. Did someone give it cell phones, and iPods. But the question we decided to look to a bigger fi ght and to you as a gift ? Was it being given out I pose is this: Do you really care about choose AIDS. Once that gets boring we for free and you just took it? Or did you the cause you just supported? Does it completely forsake Africa to run off and really choose that piece of rubber be- matter to you that the proceeds are go- save polar bears. What’s going to be cause it meant something to you? ing toward something noble, or was the next? Housing choice harder than it seems

BY ANDREW MAIN If moving off campus, it’s important a multitude of houses and apartments CONTRIBUTING WRITER [email protected] to choose a group of people that you can for rent too. But what is suitable to one trust and stand to be around. It would person may be inhospitable to someone On campus living versus off campus be wise to really get to know a person else. living - a contention that has plagued before moving in with them. When considering the move off cam- students for years. In my three years at Th ere is the convenience in having pus it is a good idea to get into contact Oswego State I have lived on campus, a dining hall readily available when liv- with local landlords. Every semester a off campus and back on again. It is al- ing on campus as well. But remember housing fair takes place. Local landlords ways key to weigh your options. Th ere you must live by the hall’s schedule if come to campus and display what they are positives and negatives to both, and you ever want to eat. While off campus, have to off er to prospective residents. Q: I caught my signifi cant other cheating on me. Th ey’ve apolo- it is important to address anything and you are responsible for your own food. Where a person lives during their gized over and over again, but I’m not sure I trust them any- everything. Th e independence and pleasure of buy- years of college is all about personal more. Should we breakup or try to make up? When living on campus, unless ing and preparing your own food any- preference. Th e experiences had while otherwise specifi ed, you’re going to be time and any way that you want could living on one’s own are life-changing. BY ALEJANDRO FUNES BY SARAH ELLIOTT CONTRIBUTING WRITER CONTRIBUTING WRITER paired up with another person. Most of become out-weighed by pricey grocery During this time, you will become the [email protected] [email protected] the time this is a positive experience that bills. person you will be for the rest of your Ok, let me be completely honest here: Your guy cheated on you and you’re leads to friendship and learning; howev- Our campus houses 13 residence life. Th ere are ample opportunities of- if I found my girlfriend cheating on me, left in confusion and bewilderment. er, some people are just volatile together. halls. Each off ers something diff erent in fered in either a residence hall setting my fi rst reaction would be to dump her While my counterpart here might argue It is good to get a feel from your room- terms of social life and activities. What or an off -campus setting. It all rests on on the spot, no questions asked! I don’t that it was because he wasn’t watching mate and communicate. You must tell is considered to be an engaging living what choices you make. Choose wisely. care how much she apologizes either. enough porn and fell “victim to infi del- each other interesting and important experience to one student could be in- And it’s not because I don’t care about ity,” there are several other reasons why information. Th e sooner the better. terpreted as boring to another. Th ere are her, but because my pride is just too big your boyfriend may have slipped up. to handle something like that. All that Many girls might say that you should I would be thinking about is how I got breakup with him without a second Bush’s legacy: aircraft carriers, pretzels played. I don’t care what the excuse is, thought, but as we all know, none of us when it comes down to the bare bones are perfect. I think the circumstances BY KEITH HARRIS thoughts to rob a region of its resources of the 20th century could do nothing as of it all, when your girl cheats, you got that fall behind why your guy cheated CONTRIBUTING WRITER so effi ciently. Remember, those who his own people remained stranded and played. You might as well just forget should ultimately be the most important [email protected] doubt, that on May 1, 2003, more than starving? He must have no morals, no about all the excuses she’s going to dish thing you think about when you decide Looking back on the presidency of six years ago, Bush delivered a victory remorse, no capacity to care for any- out. I know I wouldn’t want to listen to whether to make up or breakup. George W. Bush, it is easy to recognize speech on the deck of an aircraft carrier. thing beyond himself and his corporate them. I also know I’m not the only guy Did your guy cheat on you with an that his eight years in offi ce were a suc- Th e absurdity of falsely hailing a “vic- benefactors. Even a man so profoundly out there who thinks this way. So just ex? If so, chances are that he’s still into cession of disaster. His legacy is one of tory” achieved by the largest military in stupid as he appears would be able to admit it, you’d probably dump her too. her and not ready to be with you. Not butchered civilians, class warfare and the world over a comparatively primi- process and react accordingly to the But for arguments’ sake, let’s stop to mention cheating with an ex probably shattered civil liberties. He consistently tive and disorganized guerilla force events of the outside world, right? Per- and rewind for a minute. Th ere are two means the sex was more than just physi- undermined the principles of free- aside, it should be remembered that on haps. But I must refer those who think sides to every coin, so there has to be a cal, which would make it more hurtful dom and justice to best serve corporate such an important day, our 43rd presi- this way to the happenings of January fl ip-side to this dilemma too. in the end. America. At fi rst glance this would place dent decided to play dress up. Opting 14, 2002. We make rash decisions when we Was it a drunken mistake? Deci- him among the most despicable human to wear a fl ight suit while delivering his On that day, George Walker Bush, are hurt or upset, which isn’t good for sions made under the infl uence, while beings of recent history, but we must re- speech, Bush resembled more closely 43rd president of the United States, anyone involved. So both parties should not excusable, are diff erent from those mind ourselves that any fool can follow an ecstatic youth on “take your child to leader of the free world, nearly choked take some time to cool off before a deci- made sober. If you do decide to for- orders. work day” than the head of state. to death on a pretzel. Only a man of sion about where the relationship is go- give your guy for cheating on you when Th e wars currently being fought in Of course, one has ample reason to infantile intellectual capacity could ing takes place. Ask her why she did it. he was under the infl uence, I would the Middle East were, from the per- believe Bush II to be a depraved despot achieve a feat of such grand stupidity. No, her answer isn’t going to make the strongly recommend telling them one of spective of the Bush administration, despite that farce. One need not look Mind you, this was no large, soft pret- situation better and no, it doesn’t make the conditions of your forgiveness is to brilliantly orchestrated. Th e American beyond the events surrounding Hurri- zel. Such a foodstuff could feasibly, if her actions right, but at least you can get slow down on the alcohol and maybe get people were made to believe that they cane Katrina to fi nd evidence of the for- not understandably, become lodged in a remote idea of what was going through some help. were in constant danger. An insuffi cient mer president‘s maniacal callousness. one’s throat. But it was a regular-sized her head when she decided to cheat. If How long have you two been dating? number of jobs forced Americans into Th e storm shattered the lives of thou- pretzel, signifi cantly smaller than the you believe that she is genuinely sorry, If you’ve been together a pretty long uniform who otherwise would not con- sands of men, women and children. human throat. How a full-grown man maybe you should give it another shot; time, then you’ve most likely developed sider military service. Th e grisly details It took their homes, their belongings could manage to choke on a run-of-the- but explain to her that this is it, this is a really tight bond that cheating can se- of both wars were, and continue to be, and, in many cases, their lives. But as mill pretzel remains a mystery. her last chance because you will not be verely damage. However, if it’s a rela- kept from the American people. As such, the body count rose, the president was It is almost too diffi cult to deal with, played again. tively new relationship, then there’s time the Middle Eastern civilian populace re- nowhere to be found. In fact, he was but we must face it: for eight years our No matter what, make sure the deci- to see if it was really just a one-time mis- mains dehumanized; and therefore, safe on one of his many vacations; cutting country was run by a regressive man- sion at the end of the day is yours. Amid take, or if your guy is just a sleaze ball. targets for American bombs. Th ese fac- brush and bicycling while the people of child who, left to his own devices, would all the mind games, all the drama that All of these circumstances are im- tors have made it easy for oil companies New Orleans suff ered. Even aft er being probably be content trying to make it in girls bring and all the relationship do’s portant when deciding whether or not and military contractors to profi t from briefed on the full scope of the tragedy, the professional bumper pool circuit un- and do not’s, it’s up to you whether you’re to break it off with your man forever, or the suff ering of the American and Mid- he reacted slowly, continuing his vaca- til the inevitable day on which his head going to keep your girlfriend around or decide to give him another chance. For- dle Eastern people. Many contend that tion for a time. would become trapped in a plastic bag. cut her loose. Sometimes you have to giving someone for cheating on you is a such a diabolically complex plan could Based on this, many believe Bush Instead, he was picked and polished by make the decision to work hard at some- really tough decision and so is breaking not have been overseen by an idiot; that II to be a truly detestable man with no his father’s friends to rule the country, thing and sometimes you just have to let up with that person. Relationships are a dunce of such epic proportions could compassion whatsoever. Who but a damned to dance on strings for his mas- the pieces fall where they may. like tests, make your choice wisely. not possibly host enough consecutive cruel beast akin to the great dictators ters. Such is politics in America. SPORTSTHEE OSWEGONIANO FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 A-8 Cortland overtime goal gives Oswego State sixth straight loss Men’s soccer still scoreless as SUNYAC play begins for Lakers with loss to Cortland

BY CHRIS BALLARD counter-attacked on, and it seemed like SPORTS EDITOR I was running backward more than I [email protected] was running forward.” A left -footed strike from a SUNY Overshadowed by the off ensive woes Cortland defender found its way into and the struggle to contain the Cortland the top corner of the net in overtime attack was the performance from Os- to hand the Oswego State men’s soccer wego State goalkeeper Matt Wopperer. team its sixth consecutive loss and yet Th e junior from Manlius, N.Y. tallied another scoreless game. six saves including several one-on-one Cortland junior Andrew Schwert opportunities against Cortland for- buried a shot from 25 yards out to win wards that showcased his quick refl exes. the game 1-0 in overtime, as Oswego Friske was pleased with Wopperer’s per- State falls to 0-6 on the season. formance for the game and his play so In the six-game stretch, the Lak- far this season. ers have yet to fi nd the back of the net. “A great goalie makes the saves that With SUNYAC play fi nally here, co-cap- he’s supposed to and some of the ones tain and junior forward Felipe Caval- he’s not supposed to, and he did that to- canti said they must get over the mental day,” Friske said. hurdle they are facing. Oswego State’s best scoring oppor- “Even though we keep saying it’ll tunity came only four minutes into the come, there has to be a point where it game, when junior forward Connor comes,” Cavalcanti said. “It’s all mental, Schauf found himself unmarked at the the fi rst loss was to RIT and we had a far post for an open header opportunity. ton of chances to put the ball away. Sec- However, characteristic of the Laker ond loss, a 2-0 against the University of off ense so far this season, the header Rochester, we couldn’t put the ball away, was hit straight at Cortland goalkeeper so now it’s a mental thing.” Steve Axtell. Th e Lakers had three shots In an eff ort to spark off ensive pro- for the game, making them 0-for-57 on duction, co-captains Cavalcanti and se- CHRIS BALLARD / THE OSWEGONIAN shot opportunities this season. nior midfi elder Dave Baldanza started Freshman midfielder Brandon Carnovale tries to gain possession. The physical play resulted in a combined 27 fouls for both teams. Th e defeat is the second overtime the game on the bench and entered the return to the game in the second half. to make sure he does not miss any valu- ons with six goals and 19 shots in six loss at home to Cortland in three years. game as substitutions early on in the Fans were holding their breath as Cav- able time in conference play. games, and recently was announced Th e schedule will not get any easier, fi rst half. alcanti was writhing in pain on Oswego “It’s day-to-day,” Friske said. “Th at’s Cortland’s Athlete of the Week. He tal- as the Lakers go on the road for the next But the move didn’t work out as Os- State’s off ensive end near the end of the how the conference is. All the teams lied fi ve shots against the Laker defense, fi ve games against four conference op- wego State head coach Bob Friske in- fi rst half, but were relieved to see him that we play in this conference are phys- but was held scoreless for only the sec- ponents, starting Sept. 26 against non- tended. return to the game. However, he was ical.” ond game this season. Cortland tallied conference opponent Morrisville State. Aside from being unable to fi nd the visibly favoring the left knee throughout Oswego State’s defensive unit, an- 13 shots, seven of them on goal, a stat Th e next home game is scheduled for back of the net, both Cavalcanti and the second half as he tried to propel his chored by senior Chris Carra, kept that Carra said needs to be addressed in Friday, Oct. 16 against Brockport. Th e Baldanza were casualties of a physi- team to victory. standout Cortland forward Harald Gra- the upcoming games. four-game home stand starting with the cal Cortland defense that had 15 fouls. Friske said they have to be prepared cholski in check for the entire game. “Toward the end of the game we were Brockport game promises to be tough, Baldanza went down late in the fi rst for physical play in the SUNYAC, and Gracholski, a senior forward from really playing defense the whole time,” as the Lakers face conference standouts half with a shoulder injury, but would that they are taking the necessary steps Memel, Germany, leads the Red Drag- Carra said. “We were constantly being SUNY Geneseo and SUNY Oneonta. Collins’ two goals, aggressive style lead Statistics skew our Oswego State to win against Brockport perception of talent

BY CHRIS BALLARD had such a successful breakout season SPORTS EDITOR [email protected] last year, leading the team in goals with eight and points with 16, the dismal Too oft en in an era when statistics start to the year has somewhat thrown are readily available at the click of a but- him off his game. ton, and records and standings seem to “Before every game I’m sitting in my tell the whole story of a team’s season, room watching people scoring goals on we lose track of the one element in YouTube, trying to get it in my head,” sports that keeps us guessing week aft er Cavalcanti said. “Th e shot that I had, I week: the human element. was just trying to picture it and trying to In the era of “sabermetrics” and Bill get it in. You see other people making it James, an acclaimed baseball statistician look so easy, when it comes to your turn who claimed he could predict a large you have to put it in.” percent of the outcome of a professional But that scoring chance never came. baseball season, and ESPN analysts that Shots on goal seem to travel directly hold the key to the casual fan’s opinion, into the keeper’s gut. Crosses into the we get so overwhelmed with historical box seem to have only two destinations accounts and meaningless stats that we around the net, sailing either high or forget that these aren’t robots playing wide. In doing so, they have created one sports; they are people. of the most diffi cult obstacles to over- Nowhere is this more prevalent than come in sports at any level: the mental at our own university’s soccer program. hurdle. Th e Oswego State men’s soccer team “It’s always a mental thing,” Oswego is at the bottom of the SUNYAC stand- State men’s soccer coach Bob Friske ings. Th ey currently have an ugly nega- said. “We’re also not fi nishing. Last tive thirteen goal diff erential and have game against Hamilton, one of the bet- failed to score a single goal this season. ter teams in the north-east, we took 18 Sitting at 0-6 with their confi dence shots, nine in the second half. Th e op- CHRIS BALLARD / THE OSWEGONIAN drained, they have been trying desper- portunities we’re getting, we’re not fi n- An Oswego State midfielder tries to get by a SUNY Brockport defender in the first half of the team’s 3-0 win at home on Laker field. ately to muster an off ensive outburst in ishing.” BY MARIA URDA with a solid shot into the lower left side she redeemed herself with a goal with one of their games. Contrary to the story that the stand- CONTRIBUTING WRITER of the goal. Oswego State continued to 22:30 left in the game off an assist from It’s not as if the team isn’t talented ings tell, the season is far from over for [email protected] hold possession of the ball; however, freshman Michelle Ruskey. enough. Brazilian forward Felipe Cav- the men’s soccer team. With eight more Th e Oswego State women’s fi eld with 27 minutes left , Collins received a As the clock ticked down, the en- alcanti can work magic with his feet and games of SUNYAC play to go, if the hockey team successfully shutout the green card as a warning due to a slight tire team continued to hold Brockport has some of the best on-the-ball skills in Lakers can overcome their scoring woes visiting SUNY Brockport Golden Eagles hit to one of Brockport’s midfi elders. back from scoring. Sophomore Kelsey the conference. Senior co-captain Dave and realize their full off ensive potential, Tuesday aft ernoon, winning 3-0. Th e Lakers remained in control and had Moran had several saves as she pre- Baldanza can burn a hole in any defense the team has the ability to make a splash Despite the yellow card given to several scoring opportunities that bare- vented the Golden Eagles from scoring. with his speed from the midfi eld or for- in the SUNYAC playoff s. Th e game sophomore Kelly Collins in the begin- ly went wide. Finally, Stein put another Th is week’s Athlete of the Week, Jamie ward positions. Defender Chris Carra against Morrisville on Sept. 26 might be ning of the second half, Collins pro- goal on the board with 10:01 remaining Scharfe, also had some signifi cant saves anchors a defensive line that has seen just what the doctor ordered for an ail- ductively scored a pair of goals -- one in the half. as goalie. its share of work this season, but has ing off ense. in each half. Freshman Taylor Stein also Th e Lakers didn’t lose any of their “I was thrilled with the win,” said recently shut down top goal scorers like Th ough we non-athletes won’t actu- scored a goal in the fi rst half with the aggressiveness in the second half and head coach Brandi Ostrander. “But ev- SUNY Cortland’s Harald Gracholski. ally see the unimaginable diffi culty in help of sophomore forward Katie Ma- continued to prevent the Golden Eagle eryone seemed to be a bit melancholy But where does the line between tal- this statement, let’s hope our Oswego zuchowski. off ense from scoring. However, with 32 because they know we could have ent and mental makeup come in to play? State men’s soccer athletes can translate Th e Lakers started the game off minutes remaining, Collins received a played even better.” Cavalcanti was visibly frustrated not it for us; all they need to do is get over strong, with total command of the ball. yellow card aft er an accidental tackle. Oswego State improved their record just with the loss, but with the lack of of- their mental obstacles to realize their Collins scored the fi rst of two goals Oswego State continued to play without to 2-4. Th eir next home game is on Sat- fensive production in the game against full off ensive potential and make a run within the fi rst four minutes of the game their high scorer for fi ve minutes, but urday, Sept. 26 against Kean University . Cortland on Sept. 19. For a player that for a SUNYAC playoff spot.

Collins, a sophomore forward for Th e Oswego State men’s off ense can Who’s hot the Laker fi eld hockey team, scored two Who’s not not catch a break. Th ey are 0-for-57 on goals in Tuesday’s contest against SUNY shot opportunities this season and have Brockport. had trouble possessing the ball in the Kelly Collins Th e reigning SUNYAC Rookie of the Men’s soccer midfi eld and sending it up to the for- Year for 2008, Collins has three goals wards. and one assist for the Lakers this year. Th e schedule doesn’t get easier Collins leads the team with 17 shots, from here on out either. Th ey have fi ve nine of them on goal. straight road games, starting in Mor- Of Collins’ three goals, two of them risville. Th en they travel to conference have been game winners this year. rival Plattsburgh, who are at 5-1-1. Last year, Collins had a team-high Also highlighting the road trip are nine goals and nine assists as a fresh- games against standout Buff alo State man for Oswego State. She also had a and the last game of the road trip at team-high 49 shots, 29 of them on goal. SUNY Fredonia. SPORTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 A-9 Campus Recreation Report

BY CATHY ROOSA CAMPUS RECREATION CORRESPONDENT Softball Kickball Fantasy Football Upcoming Events Results Results Results The Stepdads DEF Red Devils DEF Flag football begins Saturday, Sept. 26 Vick’s Camp for Dogs DEF CBat DEF Mike Allen DEF Zeta Beta Honkies Flocking Mush on Lee and Swetman Fields. Alpha Delta Eta Purple Cobras Noles Eot L’Mac DEF Bonecrushers DEF It’s almost time for broomball! Th e Inglorious Basterds DEF Seerock Ducks DEF Reginald DEF Phi Tau Ed’s Bar and Grill registration deadline for this semester’s Waterbury Amish Electric Co. Steelers #1 6 v. 6 Broomball Tournament is Monday, Red Devils DEF Danny Glover DEF 41 Big Eyed Fish DEF Bridge Brigade 21 DEF Sept. 28 at 6 p.m., and play begins Sunday, The Team Chubby Chaser TM 103 Team Herrick Oct. 4 in the Campus Center Ice Arena. The Late Comers DEF Foul Ballz DEF Finals LPool’s Finest The Polish Attack Vick’s Camp for Dogs DEF Did you know..? Inglorious Basterds …that intramural registration is now The Magic Bullet DEF The Magic Bullet DEF online? Check out the Campus Recreation Shipaboodle Flatliners Web site at www.oswego.edu/campusrec Recap Recap to fi nd links for registration and facility Recap Four teams came out for the kick- Week two has left the league with four teams at 2-0. reservations. Derek Mobilio’s fi ft h-inning single to center fi eld drove in ball tournament at this year’s Lak- Th ese teams include CBat, Seerock Ducks, Mike Allen …Campus Recreation has a gym in the both the game-tying and game-winning runs for In My Room- erfest. Mike Vick’s Camp for Dogs and Friends and Reginald. In week three, CBat faces off Campus Center? Swetman Gym is open mate’s Bed as they prevailed over the Braves in a thriller, 6-5. defeated Alpha Delta Eta in the fi rst against Seerock Ducks, while Mike Allen and Friends every day, located down the hall from the Despite giving up three runs in the bottom of the fi ft h in- round, while Inglorious Basterds faces Reginald in a battle of the undefeated. Compass. You can play volleyball, bad- ning , the Red Devils were able to hold off Flocking Mush, 7-6, defeated Waterbury. Th is led to a Seerock Ducks was the team of the week in week two, minton, basketball and more! Check out and improve to 2-0 overall. Th e heart of the order for the Red very close fi nal, where Mike Vick’s getting 50.9 points from Chris Johnson in a 146.16-69.58 the Campus Recreation Web site for hours Devils, Geoff rey Bateman, Brian O’Shaughnessy and Mike Sy- Camp for Dogs defeated Inglorious rout over Amish Electric Co. of operation. mons, combined for fi ve runs and four RBIs. Basterds by a fi nal score of 4-3.

man, a senior defender and second team ence selections, senior forward Ryan Crowded SUNYAC provides tough competition all-conference selection, and Stephen O’Donnell, junior forward Peter Dagel Galante, senior midfi elder and third and sophomore midfi elder Eli Lub- SUNYAC, from back cover team all-conference selection, look to berts. Key game: Sept. 26 against New against Plattsburgh. Th is is sure to be a pace the Bengals. Key game: Sept. 25 Paltz. Th is is a game with the potential huge conference opener for the Golden PREDICTIONS against New Paltz. Points are at a pre- to shake the standings. Eagles as they look to use home fi eld ad- mium. Th e Bengals need to grab points vantage to re-energize. early and oft en to have a chance. 10. Potsdam Bears – Th e Bears enter PLAYER OF THE YEAR conference play at 2-4- 5. Cortland Red Dragons – Th e Red STEVE ABGARIAN, BROCKPORT 9. Fredonia Blue Devils – Th e Blue 1. Th ey are led by head Dragons look to repeat Devils are 3-3-1 and coach Joe Vaadi. Billy their Cinderella story 0-0-1 in conference Sahler, a sophomore from a year ago, when ROOKIE OF THE YEAR play. Th e outlook is op- midfi elder, is the cata- they rode their confer- ERIC FORTIER, ONEONTA timistic for this group, lyst to the Bears’ attack. ence tournament cham- led by head coach P.J. Key game: Sept. 25 at Geneseo. An up- pionship into the sec- Gondek. Th e Blue Dev- set here could instill a lot of confi dence ond round of the national playoff s. But COACH OF THE YEAR ils return three third-team all-confer- in this bunch. aft er a couple of tough losses this group CHRIS WATERBURY, PLATTSBURGH of Red Dragons is learning how to win the close ones. With a mark of 2-4-1 and 1-0 in conference play the Red Dragons the last four years, the Lakers should will be looking to crash the party aft er INTERESTED IN WRITING FOR SPORTS? look to build off the overtime win and be dancing again. Th ey dropped their three consecutive eighth-place SUNY- head back to the postseason. Th ey are conference opener to Cortland, 1-0, in AC fi nishes. Th ey are led by head coach led by head coach Dwight Hornibrook. OT to fall to 0-6 and 0-1 in conference. Eric Watson. Th ird team all-conference Returning to anchor the Red Dragon Th e Lakers are led by head coach Rob- selection sophomore midfi elder Tom CONTACT CHRIS BALLARD, defense is junior Matt Kutzer, a sec- ert Friske. Th ird team all-conference Garafola looks to pace the Hawks. Key ond team all-conference selection. Key selection Felipe Cavalcanti returns for Game: Oct. 23 at Oswego State. Th is is game: Oct. 24 against New Paltz. Home his junior campaign. Key game: Oct. 2 a potentially intriguing matchup in late SPORTS EDITOR games are important; especially during at Plattsburgh. Th is is the fi rst of four October, as both teams could be fi ghting the last week of the season with a poten- consecutive conference road trips for for a playoff spot and talent could shine [email protected] tial postseason trip on the line. the Lakers, who need to set the tone and through. escape the north country with a big win. or 6. Oswego State Lakers – Here they 8. Buff alo State Bengals – Th e Ben- are, folks. Th e waters have been choppy 7. New Paltz Hawks – Th e path to gals are 4-3-1 and 0-0-1 in the confer- so far, but there is a the playoff s is uphill even though the ence following a 0-0 IAN OTT, good chance it could Hawks play host to tie with Fredonia. Th e clear up. I know they the conference’s upper Bengals will take all ASST. SPORTS EDITOR haven’t found the net class. Th ey are off to a the points they can get yet, but this team is fi ne overall start at 4-2- as they look to make a potent. Having made 1, but sit at 0-1 in the playoff push. Th ey are io @oswegonian.com the conference tournament in three of conference. Th e Hawks led by coach Rudy Pompert. Zach East- Fall Sports Conference Standings

Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer

Team GP Overall Record Points GF GA Team GP Overall Record Points GF GA

Cortland 1 1 - 0 - 0 3 1 0 Brockport 1 1 - 0 - 0 3 3 1

Oneonta 1 1 - 0 - 0 3 2 0 Cortland 1 1 - 0 - 0 3 2 0

Buffalo State 1 0 - 0 - 1 1 0 0 Fredonia 1 1 - 0 - 0 3 4 2

Fredonia 1 0 - 0 - 1 1 0 0 Oneonta 1 1 - 0 - 0 3 1 0

Brockport 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 0 0 Plattsburgh 1 1 - 0 - 0 3 5 0

Geneseo 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 0 0 Buffalo State 1 0 - 1 - 0 0 2 4

Plattsburgh 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 0 0 Geneseo 1 0 - 1 - 0 0 1 3

Potsdam 0 0 - 0 - 0 0 0 0 New Paltz 1 0 - 1 - 0 0 0 1

New Paltz 1 0 - 1 - 0 0 0 2 Oswego 1 0 - 1 - 0 0 0 2

Oswego 1 0 - 1 - 0 0 0 1 Potsdam 1 0 - 1 - 0 0 0 5

Field Hockey

Team GP Overall Record Win % GF GA

Cortland 2 2 - 0 1.000 11 1

Geneseo 2 2 - 0 1.000 4 1

New Paltz 2 1 - 1 .500 6 2

Oneonta 2 1 - 1 .500 5 2

Morrisville 1 0 - 1 .000 0 7

Oswego 1 0 - 1 .000 1 4 IMAGE PROVIDED

Brockport 2 1 - 1 .000 0 10 THE OSWEGONIANO Field hockey defense shuts out visiting Brockport, while adding three goals of their own to win 3-0. See page A-8.

END ZONE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 A-10 Goalie Jamie Scharfe lands SUNYAC soccer season off and running Athlete of the Week after Teams fi ght to compete in tough, physical conference BY ZACH GATEWOOD year’s Coach of the Year Joan Schockow, ple are still wondering where this Bears CONTRIBUTING WRITER the Golden Eagles return two fi rst team team is heading, considering they are [email protected] performance against Cortland all-conference players, senior forward outscoring their opponents 30-5 in their We have all heard the phrase “wait Jessica VanAllen and senior midfi elder fi rst seven contests. However, the SU- BY NICK GRAZIANO her coaches and teammates, along with ‘til next year.” Whether your team is Nicole Gibaud. Key game: Sept. 25 at NYAC provides too many tough games CONTRIBUTING WRITER achieving the All-SUNYAC honor that good or bad, when the season is over, Plattsburgh. If the Golden Eagles hope for the Bears. Potsdam is coached by [email protected] she came so close to getting before. well, it’s over. As the days get shorter to reclaim last season’s glory, a big road Tim Moody, and leading the off ensive Th is week, Jamie Scharfe has been Scharfe has started every game for and the nights get longer, we know one win up north against the 11th-ranked onslaught are senior forward Cortney chosen as the Athlete of the Week. the Lakers this year, and recently had thing: the SUNYAC soccer season is Cardinals would be a huge step. Poirier and sophomore midfi elder De- Jamie is on Oswego State’s bearing down. With each season comes dra Palmer. Key game: Sept. 25 at Gen- fi eld hockey team and has dramatic fi nishes, clutch plays, unbe- 5. Geneseo Blue Knights - Th e eseo. If they take the season one game at been picked because of her lievable upsets and the Cinderella story. Blue Knights are poised and ready to a time, who knows? Th is may lead to a great talent as a goalie. So slip on your slippers and let’s see if we make a run deep into Cinderella story. She didn’t start her career can’t predict this year’s Cinderella. the SUNYAC tourna- out as a goalie, though, and As always, it’s ladies fi rst, so away ment. As a team loaded PREDICTIONS never really planned to go we go with the 2009 SUNYAC women’s, with veterans, the Blue down this path. She started then men’s soccer previews. Knights take aim at the playing fi eld hockey in high ultimate prize. Th e Blue PLAYER OF THE YEAR school and played as a for- Knights are 5-2 and 0-1 in conference HELEN GIROUX, PLATTSBURGH ward. Th en she came to Os- play following a tough loss to Brock- wego State with the same in- 2008 RESULTS port. Geneseo is led by head coach Nate ROOKIE OF THE YEAR tentions, but with a turn of Wiley. Returning to the Blue Knights STEPHANIE VEGA, NEW PALTZ events for her and the team’s PLAYER OF THE YEAR are senior midfi elder Stephanie Bergin, original goalie, Scharfe ended CHRISTINE MARRA, ONEONTA a second team all-conference player, COACH OF THE YEAR up taking the role as the team’s and senior midfi elder Melissa Beale, KAREN WATERBURY, PLATTSBURGH goalie. ROOKIE OF THE YEAR a third team all-conference selection. Right off the bat with the REILLY CONDIDORIO, FREDONIA Key game: Sept. 26 at Plattsburgh. If the team’s fi rst game of the year Blue Knights want to make a statement, Last season, the Geneseo Blue against SUNY Morrisville, COACH OF THE YEAR a win against the 11th-ranked Cardinals Knights won the regular season SUNY- Scharfe came out swinging JEAN SCHOCKOW, BROCKPORT would be a win that could shake up the AC title, while the Cortland Red Drag- with a split save and picked up SUNYAC. ons claimed the conference tournament a shutout in the team’s second SUNYAC CHAMPION championship. win of the year. ONEONTA RED DRAGONS 6. New Paltz Hawks - Th e Hawks Th e Player of the Year award went Even with all of her success head into the ‘09 campaign with high to Plattsburgh’s John San Filippo, the as a goalie, Scharfe feels that 1. Plattsburgh Cardinals – Aft er a hopes. A playoff team Rookie of the Year honors were claimed her biggest achievement is just 6-1 start, the Cardinals are off and run- a year ago, they look to by Geneseo’s Ian Mort and Mike PHOTO PROVIDED / SPORTS INFORMATION learning to play the position. ning not just on the refocus aft er a slow 3-2- Mooney of Geneseo took home Coach Scharfe had 17 saves in a loss to Cortland on Sept. 19. But she won’t give herself all the fi eld but in the polls. In 2 start, including an of the Year. credit for that, because she says that she her fi rst shutout of the season against the latest Division III 0-1 conference record. could have never done it without all of Brockport at home. She has totaled 41 rankings, the Cardinals Coming off a tough 1-0 1. Geneseo Blue Knights - Th e Blue the help and support that she received saves on the year and a .732 save per- fi nd themselves sit- loss to the defending champions, the Knights roll into the SUNYAC with a from her teammates and coaches from centage. Scharfe’s next test will come ting 11th in the nation. Hawks will be looking to fi nd a way to chip on their shoulders. the beginning. Her future goal is keep- on Saturday, Sept. 26 in a home game Th ey are averaging four goals per game rebound. Th e Hawks are coached by Aft er a heartbreaking ing that amount of trust she has with against Kean University. and do not appear to be slowing down. Colleen Bruley. On the fi eld they are loss on penalty kicks Th ey opened conference play with a 5-0 led by sophomore midfi elder Saman- in the semifi nals of the victory over Potsdam and have since tha Abravanel and freshman netminder conference tournament posted their fourth shutout of the young Stephanie Vega. Key Game: Oct. 23 to Cortland, the Blue season. Th e Cardinals are led by head against Oswego State. You have to be Knights enter conference play with a Golf takes fourth at coach Karen Waterbury. Th e key return- able to win the big ones at home, and it record of 3-2-1. Th e Blue Knights are ers are junior forward Helen Giroux doesn’t get much bigger than a late Oc- led by last year’s Coach of the Year Mike and junior midfi elder Emily Riely, both tober game against a team jockeying for Mooney. Pacing the Blue Knight attack Oswego Invitational of which were fi rst team All-SUNYAC a postseason berth. is last year’s Freshman of the Year, for- players last season as sophomores. Key ward Ian Mort, and fi rst team all-con- BY MIKE KRAFT game: Oct. 3 at Cortland. If the Cardi- 7. Oswego State Lakers - Here we ference senior defender Joey Mort. Key STAFF WRITER nals escape the Crown City with a big go, Laker fans. I am putting the Lakers game: Oct. 16 at Cortland. Th is rematch [email protected] win they should be in the driver’s seat. on the outside looking in late October could go a long way in Juniors Pat Davidow and Jeff Boeckl in. Th e Lakers are off to determining the conference champion. each shot a team-best 80 as the Oswego 2. Cortland Red Dragons -Th e Red a rocky start at 4-3 and State men’s golf team fi nished fourth out Dragons are off to a fl ying 7-0 start, al- 0-1 in the SUNYAC. 2. Plattsburgh Cardinals – Platts- of 11 teams at the Oswego State Invita- lowing just two goals in Having dropped their burgh is off to a fast start at 5-1-1, and tional on Monday, Sept. 21. seven games including fi rst conference game enters conference play In four rounds at the 6,410 yard, fi ve straight shutouts. of the year, the Lakers look to fi nd a on a four-game win par-71 Oswego Country Club, the Lak- In the conference open- few points here and there to get back streak. Th ey are lead by ers posted a team score of 327. Fresh- er the Red Dragons on track. However, the schedule leaves head coach Chris Wa- man Dana Tarantelli’s round of 82 and downed Oswego State them with a daunting four-game road terbury. Th ey lost John sophomore Joe Barron’s round of 83 2-0. Cortland is led by head coach Heidi trip to close out the year. Th e Lakers are San Filippo, last year’s helped Oswego State secure a fourth Woodcock. Th e Red Dragons return lead by head coach Brian McGrane. Two SUNYAC Player of the Year, but return place fi nish. fi rst team All-SUNYAC goalie, junior third team all-conference seniors will junior midfi elder Chris Taylor, a fi rst Cortland took fi rst place honors at Pam Monnier, along with third team lead the Lakers in their 2009 campaign: team all-conference selection, and soph- the invitational thanks in large part to All-SUNYAC junior defenseman Laura forward Tricia Sullivan and defenseman omore forward Pat Shaughnessy, a sec- Benton Sullivan’s round of 73 and Shawn Boucher. Key game: Oct. 16 at Geneseo. Brooke Sherman. Key game: Oct. 23 ond team all-conference selection. Key Th omas’ round of 75. Th e Red Dragons Th e fi rst of four consecutive road trips at New Paltz. If the Lakers successfully game: Sept. 26 at Geneseo. Th is game fi nished with a team score of 307, 17 for the Red Dragons; to keep their title navigate the early portion of the confer- has a late October feel in late September. shots clear of second place Clarkson and hopes alive it will be critical to set the ence schedule, this could be a game in Th e winner takes the driver’s seat in the PHOTO PROVIDED / SPORTS INFORMATION Elmira, who each posted team scores of tone in road opener. late October that propels them to their conference. The golf team shot a combined score of 324. Sullivan received medalist honors 327 at Oswego Country Club on Sept. 21. fi rst playoff appearance since 2005. for each round. 3. Oneonta Red Dragons - Fresh 3. Oneonta Red Dragons – Th e Red SUNYIT, with a posted team score of Th e Oswego State Invitational has off a clean sweep of the SUNYAC a year 8. Fredonia Blue Devils - Th e Blue Dragons might have the most favorable 328, and Hobart College, with a posted been a successful tournament for the ago, the Red Dragons Devils look to bounce back to the post- schedule in the confer- team score of 330, fi nished right behind Lakers the past few years. Last season, are primed and ready season aft er missing ence, as they play host Oswego State in fi ft h and sixth place, the Lakers enjoyed a second place fi n- to repeat. Off to an- out by a game last year. to Geneseo, Plattsburgh respectively. Rounding out the bottom ish out of nine teams, fi nishing behind other fast start, the Red Th ey are off to a 4-2-1 and Brockport. Out of fi ve were Utica (342), SUNY ESF (352), Clarkson University. Th is year’s cham- Dragons are 4-1-1 and start, including a 1-0 re- the gates at 6-1 and 1-0 SUNY Cobleskill (379), Cazenovia pion, Cortland, did not participate in 1-0 in the SUNYAC, cord in conference play. in the conference, the (385) and Keuka College (413). last year’s invitational. During the 2006- posting three shutouts. For a repeat to Th e Blue Knights are Red Dragons get set for their chance Th e fourth-place fi nish was the stron- 2007 season, the Lakers split into two take place, the Red Dragons will have to coached by Chris Case. Th e SUNYAC to make a statement. Th ey are led by gest showing for the men’s golf team this teams, with the gold squad fi nishing in navigate one of the toughest conference freshman of the year and fi rst team all- head coach Iain Byrne. Pacing the Red season. Oswego State fi nished third out sixth place and the green squad fi nish- schedules, which includes four straight conference forward Reilly Condidorio Dragon attack are junior forward and of four teams at the SUNY Potsdam ing in second place out of seven teams. road trips against three of the top fi ve returns for her sophomore campaign. second team all-conference selection Quad and seventh out of twelve teams Th e golf team will hit the links on teams from last season. Also, they look Key game: Oct. 10 at Oswego. Th is is Gary Laronde, and sophomore forward at the Dr. Tim Brown Invitational earlier Sept. 27 and Sept. 28 when they tee it up to replace the conference Player of the a game late in the year that could have and third team all-conference selection this season. in the Elmira College Invitational. Year, Christine Marra. Th e Red Drag- playoff implications. Evan Jedynak. Key game: Oct. 2 against ons are led by head coach Liz McGrail Geneseo. Th ere’s no place like home, es- and anchored by two third team All- 9. Buff alo State Bengals - Th e Ben- pecially for a primetime game. Th e Red UPCOMING MATCHES SUNYAC conference defenders from a gals are 2-2-3 and 0-1 in the SUNYAC. Dragons must defend their house in year ago, senior Melissa VandenBergh Th ey are led by head a game that could make or break their and junior Erin Boyle. Key game: Oct. coach Nicholas De- title hopes. Sept. 26 Sept. 26 3 at Brockport, a rematch of the confer- marsh and return fi rst Field Hockey Women’s Tennis ence tournament championship game a team all-conference 4. Brockport Golden Eagles – Th e vs. Kean vs. Fredonia year ago, when the Red Dragons won on junior forward Barb Golden Eagles look to ‘09 to help erase 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. penalty kicks. Th e Golden Eagles will be Kiliszek, as well as sec- memories of their con- looking for some redemption, and a loss ond team all-conference senior defense- ference championship could set the young Red Dragons into a man Kelley Reuter. Key Game: Sept. 25 loss in 2008. Off to a tailspin. at New Paltz. Points are critical and early rocky start at 2-2-2, points are huge. the Golden Eagles will Sept. 26 Sept. 26 4. Brockport Golden Eagles - Th e be looking at SUNYAC Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Golden Eagles are out of the gates at 10. Potsdam Bears - A team that play as the start of a new season. Th e at Morrisville at Nazareth 4-1-1 and 1-0 in the is no stranger to the bottom half of the Golden Eagles are coached by Gary SUNYAC. Fresh off a standings looks to ‘09 LaPietra. Th ey return fi rst team all- 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. conference tournament as a stepping stone to conference selection, senior forward runner-up fi nish a year 2010. Although the Brad Lefort, as well as second team all- ago, the Golden Eagles Bears are off to a quick conference selection, senior midfi elder Home games in blue look to 2009 to bring start at 6-1, they are 0-1 Steve Abgarian. Key game: Sept. 25 what eluded them a year ago. Led by last in the conference. Peo- See SUNYAC, Page A-9 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 You canʼt resist Museʼs Jay-Z tops Elvis with Get your hands on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

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THE B-2 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 LakerLaker RRevieweview EVENTS CALENDAR ‘Catching Fire’ keeps fans of book series hungry for more Second installment of ‘The Hunger Games’ trilogy adds new depths of suspense

SAPB Movie of the Week: BY AMANDA DIROSA ger Games. Hunger Games” and severely slows almost as satisfying for the CONTRIBUTING WRITER “The Hangover” [email protected] Th e Hunger Games are, in es- it down, turning it into the a politi- reader. Unfortunately, this Friday thru Sunday (Sept. 25-27) sence, the return of the Roman cal thriller. Th at is, until you get 15 satisfaction is robbed away Campus Center Auditorium (118) Chances are, if you’ve Coliseum; only instead of aged pages in. as the fi nal sentence of the Various Start Times heard of Suzanne Collins’ warriors or purchased slaves, Pan- “Catching Fire” begins almost book is punctuated, leaving “Th e Hunger Games” you’re em enters its citizen’s children into tentatively. Th ough the plot is al- the reader with another in- Tickets: $1 now a proud owner of the the arena. As a reminder of how lowed to form more fully with the toxicating cliffh anger. Shaun Cassidy Fan Club sequel “Catching Fire.” But easily the government can quell lack of action, expectations waver “Catching Fire” con- Satday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m. for those who haven’t heard, another revolution, they mandate until the energy of “Th e Hunger tinues to showcase Col- “Th e Hunger Games” is a that every citizen watch, “enjoy,” Games” is resurrected, throwing lins’ ability of immersion Campus Center Auditorium (118) surprisingly dark and re- and support the circus of mon- the reader back into a familiar into the textures and tastes Speaker: Charles Plymell freshing new series that strous slaughters. One of these un- world of suspense and originality. of Panem. With very few deserves more than a quick lucky tributes (as the entrees into With little time to rest aft er the words the reader becomes Tuesday, Sept. 29, 3 p.m. glance at the book jacket. the games are called) is Katniss, games have ended, Katniss fi nds so comfortable that in the Campus Center Auditorium (118) Th e “Hunger Games” and the reader is immediately tak- herself torn between two choices. second it takes for the sto- Reading from Banned Books is a fast-paced and fearless en to the brazen and sobering are- Stand up against Panem (which, ry to turn from relaxation novel set in an uncertain, na. Th roughout the story Collins as an 18-year-old girl, she has little to pain and violence, the Wendesday, Sept. 30, 12 p.m. dystopian future where achieves a feeling of depravity and interest in doing) or save herself reader can almost feel the Pennfi eld Library America no longer exists. urgency in the reader that lasts un- and her family from its threats. surge of whatever damage Th e story follows a young til the end of the games in a twist And don’t think just because the has been done. Th e only Speaker: John Corcoran girl, Katniss Everdeen, in and an ending that could almost title has changed that the “Hunger fl aw is Collins’ repetition of Wednesday, Sept. 30, 12:40 p.m. the society of Panem; a piti- be called unfair only because of its Games” doesn’t play its part. information from the fi rst Campus Center Auditorium (118) less country divided into 13 extreme cliffh anger. Now, with the A particularly endearing qual- book. Th ough not too oft en, districts. Th rough the ill- arrival of the second installment, ity of “Catching Fire” is the main there’s obvious drag where “Latin Rhythyms: Basic informed Katniss, the only “Catching Fire” blows away its ex- character herself. Katniss is not an she takes the time to reit- Steps” clues to our future lie in a pectations by evolving the story average heroine, and the sequel erate the introduction of a Wednesday, Sept. 30, 12:40 p.m. past revolution against the into something as suspenseful as it likes to remind the reader of this. character or memory. Swetman Gymnasium government that resulted is complex. In fact, more oft en then not she’s However, the mastery only in the decimation of Th e transition from the fi rst selfi sh and cold. But somehow, and Collins has achieved is ob- Movie: “RKO 281” the Th irteenth District as book provides a well-deserved possibly because of this, she’s more vious and there is already Thursday, Oct. 1, 7 p.m. well as the institutionaliza- break not only for Katniss, but for relatable than any of the other sup- much anticipation for the Campus Center Auditorium (118) tion of the chilling and re- the reader as well. Suzanne Collins porting characters in the book. third and fi nal installation markably inhumane Hun- takes the dramatic action of “Th e Even her stabs at revenge seem of the series. Karaoke Thursday, Oct. 1, 8 p.m. Campus Center Activity Court Jay-Z conquers rap industry with ‘The Blueprint 3’ Rapper tops Elvis’s solo career record for number one albums with eleven

BY RUFARO MATOMBO Jay-Z also steps into his tradi- liver on the single, but the fl ow of leased, not as a plan for Jay- CONTRIBUTING WRITER [email protected] tional pattern of strong and pas- this song carries a suit more for Z to remain relevant in the Art Exhibits: sionate metaphors in tracks like Rihanna and Kanye then it did music industry, or to even Sean Carter (better “Th ank You,” where Jay-Z admires for Jay-Z. Th e tone of the single profi t off of it, but more as Saturday, Sept. 18, thru Sunday, Oct. known as Jay-Z) released himself and tries to be bashful on sounded like it should have been a guideline for future hip- 11, 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. his long-awaited album the chorus by thanking himself. titled “Run Th is Town,” Rihanna hop artists of how to take “Th e Blueprint 3.” Th e al- In “Venus vs. Mars,” Jay-Z talks featuring Kanye West and Jay-Z (in your music to the next level. bum starts off immediately about the goodness of the love bug that order) than its original title. Th ink of this album as the “Kara Walker: The Emancipation by addressing issues on life, until it is stepped on by the big On the other hand, Jay-Z evens big warning sign for hip- Approximation Series” questions about the music foot of deception. Th e gloomy but the tempo with “Empire State of hop and what might be left industry and even gets phil- subtle beat is what really brings out Mind” (featuring Alicia Keys) of the golden era of rap if “Getting Around: Transportation in osophical in the intro track, the essence of Jay-Z’s lyrics. In “Re- where he takes pride in being from no one wants to step up and “What We Talkin’ About.” minder,” Jay-Z reminds everyone New York. Young Jeezy also got follow the blueprint. the 1930’s” Th e album’s fi rst radio why he is, the way he is and ques- a spot and delivers on the gutter “Th e Blueprint 3” sold single, “Death of Autotune,” tions: “How can someone criti- track “Real As It Gets,” Swizz Beats over 465,000 copies in its “Bartow + Metzgar, Spatio Geo- is a strong statement to art- cize me when you haven’t accom- also got a good look on “On To Th e fi rst week and became the graphica” ists that use autotune to stop plished half of what I have done.” Next One,” (as well as production number one album on the using the process because it “Th e Blueprint 3” has many too) Pharell supplies his motiva- Billboard charts. Th is is is ruining hip-hop and tells features on this album. It was a tional chorus on “So Ambitious,” Jay-Z’s eleventh consecutive potential users to be cre- catalyst for the most part, but for and Kayne helps Jay-Z address the number one album, topping ative instead of doing the his second radio single, “Run Th is haters on “Hate.” Elvis’s record for the most same thing everyone else is Town,” it wasn’t. Jay-Z has Rihanna Overall, “Th e Blueprint 3” was number one albums by a Front cover graphic by Bryant Cook doing. and Kanye West who lyrically de- an album that needed to be re- solo artist. LakerLaker RRevieweview FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 B-3 Taking off with Helicopters bTrack-by-Tracky Aaron Z. Lee by Aaron Z. Lee

Helicopters is an eclectic band one of the original Helicopters out of Chicago that combines ex- members moved to Ireland, which quisite melodies and songwrit- is when we picked up Brian (who ing with an occasional electronic I worked with a couple years ear- fl ourish. Th e band won the open- lier). ing spot at Lollapalooza in 2007 Q: Why did you choose the and most recently wowed critics name “Helicopters”? and concertgoers alike with their A: We were a little over a week sophomore album, “Sizing Up away from the release of “How to the Distance.” I talked with them Fake Fall Asleep” when we discov- about their history, their process, ered the name we had at the time PROVIDED BY GREEN EYE PHOTOGRAPHY and where they’re headed in the was in use by another band in the future. Chicago area. In a bit of a panic, when we were younger, we never let the song turn into whatever it actually the “we rolled cigarettes Q: How did you guys meet up? a good friend of the band, while really attempted to write music in turns into without trying to steer like Indians” line from the begin- A: Dave (lead vocals, guitar) looking at the cover art for the al- the genre until HTFFA. Our early it too much in any one direction. ning of the song, just played in re- and I met in college through a bum, said “why don’t you just call days as an acoustic duo were large- At the end of the day, our hooks verse. Once we heard the interplay mutual friend. At the time he was yourselves Helicopters?” - which ly focused on melodies, harmonies come to us through our desire to between the new melody and the the lead vocalist in a band out was the title of the photograph and hooks. Over time, our past write something that we’d want to guitars, we were hooked. in [Indianapolis], and I was per- we used on the initial 100 limited love for electronica and dance mu- listen to. If we can’t stop humming Q: What are you looking for- forming solo shows in Pittsburgh. edition pressings of the album. If sic, coupled with our songwriting a chorus, we know it’s done. ward to next? Shortly aft er meeting, we both we would’ve known how hard it backgrounds, really helped shaped Q: Do you guys have a specifi c A: Th e three of us each have found ourselves back in Chicago, would be to fi nd us by Googling Helicopters’ sound. idea of what you want to do, or solo projects in the works, as well eager to write and perform. So “helicopters” we would’ve prob- Q: You guys have great melo- do you play around until you fi nd as new Helicopters material that we started an acoustic duo [that ably picked something a bit more dies and hooks, where do you look something that you really like? we hope to start releasing soon. rifl ed through names as fast as it obscure. C’est la vie. for inspiration when putting those A: A little bit of both, really. Along the way we’ll be playing did drummers]. We added peo- Q: Did you guys all have a thing together? We do a decent amount of ex- shows from time to time, but our ple, subtracted people, evolved for electronic music? Or were you A: Th e songwriting process ploring with various production focus for a while will be fi nishing and digressed many, many times trying something totally new on comes to us in all sorts of ways. techniques. Sometimes to try to up the back catalog of recorded over the course of six or so years “How to Fake Fall Asleep”? Some songs start as a guitar/pia- recreate something already in material we’ve been wanting to re- before we decided to scrap every- A: We all have pretty disparate no hook, some as an interesting our heads, and other times just lease for some time. thing and start from scratch. New music tastes, but electronic mu- drumbeat, some as lyrics that fi nd to see what might happen. What project, new sound, new name... sic is defi nitely a common thread. their melody by the natural ca- we loved about the backward vo- For more information: no drummer. Even though Dave and I were dence of the words. I’ve personally cals in “Iran” was the melody that AZLTRON Music Blog Fast forward a few years and heavily into the electronic scene found that it’s always best to just surfaced. Th e vocals at the end are www.azltron.blogspot.com ‘Extract’ adds a touch of fl avor to a dull fi lm comedy season

BY DYLAN NAGY plagued with colorful employees Reynolds’ life, which already in- Judge’s prior successes –his protag- J.K. Simmons (“Juno”), Kristen A&E EDITOR that invigorate their tedious as- cludes marital struggles and man- onists have always been middle- Wiig (“Walk Hard: Th e Dewey [email protected] sembly line careers. agement diffi culties, and pushes class, working force suburbanites Cox Story”) and Gene Simmons Th e characters and themes re- him to take faulty advice from his working for incompetent manage- (lead singer of the band Kiss). fl ect past works of Director Mike friend Dean (Ben Affl eck, “Good ment; however, “Extract” reverses “Extract” debuted on Sep. 4, Judge (“Offi ce Space,” “King of the Will Hunting”), a bartender who is this formula, which may ultimately and runs approximately 92 min- Hill” and “Beavis and Butt-head”), willing to sell drugs far more po- lose the connection between the utes. Filming began in the sum- For Josh Reynolds (Jason Bate- exaggerating common personal- tent, and illegal, than alcohol. audience and the lead role. mer of 2008 in various locations man, “Arrested Development”), a ity quirks to the point that they Judge continues his mastery of Th e cast has a larger resume in Southern California and was loose, retaining grip on the con- become full-blown psychopathic the social commentary with “Ex- than Judge’s past works, compli- produced by 3 Arts Entertainment cept of sanity is the dangerous tendencies. tract,” bringing a witty script remi- menting the aforementioned with and distributed by Miramax Films. element that plunges him into a Chaos and tension develop in- niscent of “Offi ce Space” to the- chaotic downfall from normality. side the factory, likely due to bore- atres. Th e fi lm is dialogue driven, Reynolds is an entrepreneur dom, bringing upon a situation and requires the audience to relate COLLEGE HOUSING running a low-key factory that that allows a con artist named Cin- with the main character, Reynolds, 2, 3, &4 Bedrooms New Appliances Deluxe Accommodations produces chemical extracts –ad- dy (Mila Kunis, “Th at 70’s Show”) in order to fully appreciate the hu- Snow & Trash Removal Lease, Security, No Pets West Side Locations ditives to enhance the fl avor of to enter the storyline. mor. Computer Stations CALL 342-5544 Parking dull cuisine, which is ironically Her appearance complicates Perspective has been the key to B-4 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 LakerLaker RRevieweview Grunge backs down Pearl Jam embraces lighter side with new studio album

BY AARON HAMMOND “Backspacer,” the ninth studio songs that continues in the back- of Ament and Cameron and the most Pearl Jam albums have a lot STAFF WRITER album from Pearl Jam, has already to-basics vein of their 2006 self- always surging guitar duo of Gos- of fi ller. [email protected] recieved some negative buzz from titled album. Co-produced by sard and McCready, whose solos One of the great things about some of their older fans because long time collaborator Brendan fuse punk thrash with Hendrix- this band is that every one of the album is being sold O’Brien, this album style pyrotechnics. Pearl Jam has their albums has a distinct vibe Ever since they came onto the exclusively at Tar- indulges in always had a strong punk infl u- and sound to it, like the political scene in 1991, Pearl Jam has al- get and through some of Pearl ence, but it’s never been this overt rage of “Vs.” (1993), the sonic ways been a band with something iTunes. Th is is Jam’s oldest before. experimentation of “Binaural” to say. Vocalist Eddie Vedder, gui- because some infl uences As with every Pearl Jam album, (2000) and the internal weari- tarists Mike McCready and Stone of the songs like Th e and especially this one, the ballads ness of “Riot Act” (2002). With Gossard, bassist Jeff Ament and are more Ramones are the best of the bunch. “Just “Backspacer,” Pearl Jam has fi - current drummer Matt Cameron pop-influ- and Th e Breathe” is a straight up love song, nally let a little optimism seep march to their own tune, and their enced than Who, to complete with a string section, and into their grunge sound. Th is songs, such as enduring anthems some of the create it sounds similar to some of Ved- record shows that they don’t care like “Alive” and “Rearviewmirror,” band’s previ- a set of der’s solo work from the “Into the about multiplatinum success deal with inner turmoil and angst, ous work. Does songs that Wild” soundtrack. Another ballad anymore, they just want to ex- and are aboutbreaking free from this mean that may not called “Speed of Sound” and the press themselves through music your surroundings and fi ghting one of rock’s most sound like the Springsteen-esque “Unthought in new and exciting ways. Th e for your beliefs. notorious anti-estab- Pearl Jam of old, Known” also stand out. “Amongst renegades who once sued Tick- Th is means, as great as their lishment bands has fi nally but defi nitley have the Waves” is an old-school an- etmaster have fully matured into songs are, they weren’t exactly sold out to “the Man”? their unique stamp. them that might be the best song elder statesmen of a generation fun, and occasionally they would Th e answer is no; they’re just Th e three lightning fast songs ever written about surfi ng. Pearl of music that doesn’t have many. become weighed down by their loosening up. “Backspacer” is one that start the album, “Gonna See Jam has always been an incredible “Backspacer” is one of Pearl own self-importance. But appar- of Pearl Jam’s cleanest and most My Friend,” “Got Some,” and the live band, and many of the songs Jam’s best albums because it rep- ently, with the election of a presi- joyful records. Vedder and com- insanely catchy single “Th e Fixer,” here are destined to become con- resents a legendary band at the dent that Pearl Jam doesn’t hate, pany have decided to throw away kick things off nicely. Instrumen- cert staples. peak of their powers, who’ve de- these Seattle warhorses have toned their political and philosophical tally, the band is as tight as ever Th is album doesn’t have a bad cided to relax a little bit and re- down the grunge. pretensions to crank out a set of with the propulsive rhythm section song on it, which is great because fl ect on what they already have.

to stretch their imaginations. knowing why or needing to re- solved this. Th e variety of chal- Work your brain with Speaking of creativity, the think the approach entirely. An- lenges and extras, such as a level amount of objects that the game other big problem is the control. editor, and purchasable items, recognizes is almost inconceiv- Player movement is restricted to such as avatars and music, some- able. According to the developers, the stylus and the camera is con- what make up for this. Overall ‘Scribblenauts’ more than 22,000 words work. trolled with the face buttons. Th is though, the game is a unique new Th e game engine allows similar can sometimes be frustrating and idea that works well for the most BY BILL PORTOGHESE traps and enemies to avoid. Th e objects to be created, so, for ex- cause cheap deaths. An option to part and is a fun tool for the cre- STAFF WRITER creation mechanic is still used; ample, “box” creates the same ob- switch control styles would have ative minded. [email protected] however, the goal is basically ject as “crate.” Th ere is also a spell the same in each level. Variation checker to provide close matches comes in the form of the actual to misspelled words or words the layout and obstacles. Puzzle lev- game doesn’t recognize. Work- “Write anything, solve ev- els are the most interesting part ing words include various forms erything,” is the catchphrase of of the game because they present of weapons, animals, vehicles, “Scribblenauts” for the Nintendo the player with unique challenges certain famous people and even DS and the game suits it well. Pub- for each level. One such example Internet memes such as “Rick- lished by Warner Bros. Interactive is getting a “Starite” down from a roll” and “Lolcat,” among many Entertainment and developed by tree. Logical minded players can others. Among some of the only 5th Cell, “Scribblenauts’” big hook spawn a ladder to climb or a ball restrictions are anything profane is the ability for players to create to knock it out. Th e fun, however, and trademarks; everything else is almost anything they can think of. comes from coming up with ridic- pretty much fair. Th e game is divided into two ulous solutions, such as burning it Unfortunately, the game does main modes; action levels task with a fl amethrower or using an have some hang-ups. Some ob- the player with simply collecting a obscure animal to get it. Th ere are jects sometimes don’t work how “Starite” while using similar plat- 100 of each action and puzzle lev- the player intended and can lead former clichés such as switches, els, so players have plenty of room to winning the level and not LakerLaker RRevieweview FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 B-5 Muse Releases Long Awaited Album

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BY SHAWN INGRAM “Black Holes and Revelations.” known to do. “Guiding Light,” the band instead in style. Th e set actually comes off STAFF WRITER Th e issue comes in the fact that Before the release of the new al- decides to imitate ‘80s arena rock, as something that could easily be [email protected] there were two albums before “Ab- bum, Muse launched what it called which ends up sounding unique released as a stand-alone EP. It’s solution” that stayed mostly in the “Project Eurasia,” which would ul- and only a tad ironic at times. Th e brilliance makes it easy to wish United Kingdom, which sounded timately result in the free down- sounds become very apparent in that perhaps the band could ex- Aft er three years of riding much diff erent. Th ere are some load of the song “United States the short guitar solos, but can also pand upon it, and possibly make the wave of “Black Holes and who accept everything from the of Eurasia (+Collateral Damage).” be masked by Matthew Bellamy’s the entirety of the next album just Revelations,” and the live album band, and those who much prefer Th e goal of the project was to get signature vocals to the point where like the last three songs. “H.A.A.R.P.,” Muse is fi nally back their 2001 release, “Origin of Sym- fans to fi nd six USB fl ash drives you don’t notice it. It’s true that “Th e Resistance” with a completely new album. metry,” to anything released aft er. scattered in six major cities, then Th e album ends on a high note isn’t a perfect album. Th ere are a While three years is about stan- Th e bad news for the latter have each upload the section of the in a three-part series called “Exo- few stylistic choices that might put dard for the band, it’s about time group of fans is that “Th e Resis- song found to the band’s Web site. genesis.” Each of the three songs off some people. It all sounds like the trio released a new album. tance” is very much a continuation Th is gave the world the chance to relates part of the journey of as- Muse, though there are infl uences Th e problem with Muse releas- of “Black Holes.” So much so that freely download the song, which tronauts attempting to fi nd other in the album ranging from David ing a new album; however, is that the title track “Resistance” started happens to be one of the most planets for humans to inhabit aft er Bowie to Queen, and Th e Beatles no matter what the album sounds as an extension of ‘“Map of the memorable of the album. Th e they completely ruin the Earth. in the “Sgt. Pepper’s” days. To a like there’s still going to be a divide Problematique.” Th at isn’t to say song has Muse transitioning into Th e songs show Muse’s progres- fan of Muse and all of the various among their fans. Muse, as most that Muse simply rehashed “Black a fantastic sound that can only be sive side with rich, interesting in- infl uences of the album, it’s fantas- bands tend to do, has changed Holes” to make “Resistance.” described as being very heavily in- strumentals and minimal vocals tic, though others may not fi nd it their style over time. Th ere is an While the style is still there, it’s not fl uenced by Queen. that can take a few listens to un- quite as enjoyable. obvious change of style between as if you’ve heard the whole album Th e album also holds “Guid- derstand fully. It is almost com- “Th e Resistance” was released the two albums that gained trac- before, just with slightly diff erent ing Light,” in which Muse devi- pletely diff erent in execution from on Sept. 14 and runs approximate- tion in America, “Absolution” and vocals and riff s as some bands are ates from their style as well. On the rest of the album, though not ly 54 minutes.

chine revolts against the human Notable voice actors who play Th e fi lm has plenty of excite- Post-Apocalyptic race and builds machines pro- the “stitchpunks” are Christopher ment throughout, which will keep grammed to rebel against any and Plummer (“Th e Sound of Music”), those who would normally fall all forms of life. Unlike most “man Jennifer Connoley (“A Beauti- asleep in the movie theater awake. Ragdolls Shine in ‘9’ vs. machine” movies, the machines ful Mind”), John C. Reilly (“Step Acker does a great job of slowly come out on top and wipe out the Brothers”), and Elijah Wood (“Th e revealing how the nation was deci- BY MIKE KRAFT mambetov, bring to life a nation nation’s population, thanks in large Lord of the Rings” movies), who mated and how Th e B.R.A.I.N. and STAFF WRITER that has been decimated by war part to a toxic voiced the sci- the nine “stitchpunks” were cre- [email protected] between humans and the very ma- weapon that the entist’s most ad- ated. Much like the other animated chines they’ve created. machines de- vanced “stitch- Tim Burton movies, the animation It all begins during a period ploy. punk,” 9. in “9” is remarkable. Th e detail of Ever wonder what life would of economic decline, when the In a last ditch In this ani- all the “stitchpunks” and monsters, we be like if nine little ragdolls totalitarian government orders eff ort to ensure mated sci-fi / as well as the explosions, are ex- were the only form of human life scientists to research ways for the that life goes action fi lm, the ceptional. left in a war-torn nation? If you nation to prosper. Th e answer to on, the same nine “stitch- Don’t think that the fi lm is all PROVIDED BY SCOTTKING have, then “9” is the fi lm to see. the nation’s economic problems is scientist that Stitchpunks, ragdolls created from the punks” encoun- just fi ghting and explosions; the Even if these thoughts haven’t en- solved by one scientist, who devel- built the artifi - soul of a scientist, attempt to save the ter various obsta- fi lm does a great job in giving each world from destruction in Tim Burton’s tered the mind, “9” still packs a ops an artifi cially intelligent brain. cially intelligent animated thriller ‘9.’ cles and enemies. “stitchpunk” its own unique per- powerful punch. Before the brain can be properly brain creates Th is movie is not sonality. Despite their diff erences Director Shane Acker, Ani- tested, the government takes con- nine ragdolls called “stitchpunks.” your parents’ animated fi lm; it is in personality, the “stitchpunks” mator of “Th e Lord of the Rings: trol and uses the brain to build the Th e “stitchpunks” are given life very dark with violence, explo- become more and more like a fam- Return of the King,” along with Fabrication Machine, and is used through the transfer of aspects of sions, and death. One scene shows ily as the fi lm progresses. While the Producers Tim Burton (“Th e to build machines that can be used the scientist’s soul. Each of the nine a deceased mother and child in fi lm is dark in nature, there is also Nightmare Before Christmas”, for the front line of battle. It’s not “stitchpunks” represents a diff erent their car, and another scene has 8 heart and an enjoyable blend of the “Sleepy Hollow”) and Timur Bek- long before the Fabrication Ma- part of the scientist’s soul. sitting on a severed human hand. science fi ction and action genres. B-6 FRIDAY,SUNY SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 daysLakerLaker RRevieweview

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Please www.oswegocollegehousing.com www.furlongproperties.com call days 593-2270 nights 391-2026. www.furlongproperties.com B-8 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 LakerLaker RRevieweview Get Crank’d with Pedro Win a copy of One-on-one interview with Efren Ramirez of ‘Crank’ series and ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ Q: Crank 2 BY ALFRED AMENDALORE for a couple commercials. It wasn’t “Crank,” “Crank 2,” and COPY EDITOR easy because I’d always have to be “Gamer” are all directed [email protected] taking chances; I’d have to take by Mark Neveldine and High Voltage Picking up right where the the bus from East L.A. to Bev- Brian Taylor. Did you es- original left off , “Crank 2: High erly Hills, to coming home late at tablish a kind of friend- Voltage” is a fast-paced adventure night and being stopped by police ship with these guys? on DVD following Chev Chelios (Jason Sta- offi cers asking me if I was a gang tham) as he searches for his heart. member and I’d say, “No. Please, I A: Yeah, those guys are like just want to go home, I’m hungry!” my brothers. Th ey’re re- Efren Ramirez, who worked on Th ere was a lot of that, there were ally nice guys and I really the “Crank” series, spoke with Th e a lot of struggles, but it happens. like their work. One of the Oswegonian about “Crank 2: High things about the way they Voltage” and his career. Q: Before “Napoleon Dynamite” work is they challenge the what projects did you audition art of cinema, and their Q: How did you make your for and try to get attached to and originality and the way move to pursue an acting career? which really helped you make they shoot is constantly those steps to move forward? moving the camera. If you Terms & Conditions: A: Well, I grew up in East L.A., so look at it, you can fi nd the A: To participate, fi ll out this form and place it in the Weekly Freebies my parents had my brother and I remember having to audition formula, and they found envelope at The Oswegonian offi ce at 135A Campus Center by me do aft er-school activities, and for a project called “Dangerous the formula but they rein- 3 p.m. October 3, 2009. one of them was theater, so I did Minds” with Michelle Pfeiff er and vent it in a way. And the Open to all students and staff of Oswego State, except paid employees off a lot of theater. But it was just a the director said he liked my work position that I’m in, being The Oswegonian. hobby of mine and it was fun, we a lot, but I was just too young for a Latino, there’s a lot of fac- Limited to two original entries per person. Winners will be chosen by random and contacted on October 3, 2009. enjoyed it, and we never got into the role. Th at would happen a lot tors at stake; but through all the trouble that was happen- actually. I remember auditioning the work they give me, I’m Name: ...... ing in the neighborhood. I grew for another project called “Go,” able to do it. I just hope that up watching “CHiPs” and “Fan- and the director said, “Efren, we I’m able to work with a di- E-mail: ...... tasy Island” and you see that and love you, but you’re just too young rector who’s able to guide Phone: ...... you go, “Wow, is that possible?” for the part.” And I said, “damn me in challenging fi lms. it!” But I got to the point where I Q: So you grew up emulat- had an audition for “Th e Alamo” Q: How physical are these ing Erik Estrada and Ri- and “Napoleon Dynamite,” and roles? Do you have to be put Pedro! Wait, maybe it’s not…” called “When in Rome” with Will cardo Montalban at fi rst? “Th e Alamo” was a big studio pic- through any physical training at all? Arnett and Jon Heder that I’m ture and I said, “You know what, Q: Do you see yourself mak- working in. People will want to see A: Yeah, I did. And I thought, I want a leading role in a fi lm as A: I did. When I was in “Crank ing a shift from comedy to ac- us again, but now I’m at a point “Wow, is that possible? Is that opposed to one of the billion of 2,” I was playing my twin brother tion with these new movies? where I’m reading scripts. Th ere’s a how you do it?” You know, no one other actors in the fi lm.” Because, from the fi rst one, and for any Or are you trying to keep your lot of good scripts and there’s a lot knocks on your actor playing options as open as possible? of not-so-good scripts and it’s dif- door and tells you twins you want fi cult because now everything that how to do it, so my to make sure A: Well, when I was fi rst starting I do in my career, I’m very critical. mom and me, and you capture the out and doing guest starring roles my brothers would look complete- on TV shows, I would do some Q: Are you comfortable go out and we’d get ly. And when I comedy and I would do some dra- with the fact that every- work as extras. But got “Crank 2,” ma. It seems like a stretch aft er “Na- one identifi es you as Pedro? even in high school I asked the di- poleon Dynamite” because people when I was doing rectors, “how want to see the same character, and A: I got to say “Napoleon Dyna- theater, I never got far can it go?” it’s fun because you can do that and mite” was the fi lm that had blown into the business Th ey said, “do it’s funny, but you can end up stuck my career up, and the character of because my mom what you want.” in that world. I didn’t want that; I Pedro was a character that people and dad had two So I got a couple wanted to let everyone know that I just embraced. I’d rather play char- jobs, they wanted of trainers and could change constantly. So I play acters that people love rather than my brother and me I was studying all these characters and I think one that people hate. You think to go to a private gymnastics and I’m lucky, and I can thank all my about Jack Sparrow, the character school so they we things like kung teachers. I thank them so much. Johnny Depp plays, people love could get our edu- PROVIDED BY IMDB.COM fu and weapon- that character and that’s great. Peo- cation. It was only Efren Ramirez (center) escorts Jason Statham in a scene from “Crank 2: High ry. So everyday Q: What future projects can we ple love Pedro, and that’s cool. Peo- Voltage,” released on Blu-Ray and DVD on September 8. in college when I I was training look forward to seeing you in? ple recognize me because of that, started to really pursue it, and go again, it’s about taking chances for like fi ve hours. Th roughout and that’s great. Some people see to acting school and study act- and really, really thinking about half the fi lm I’m running around A: I’m in a fi lm called “Pool Boys” me and they get so nervous they’re ing and do showcases in front of them, and “Napoleon Dynamite” with just pants and no shirt on, with Matthew Lillard and Rachelle shaking and they want to give me a agents and managers where I’d sign became such a hit and ended so you might as well look badass, Lefevre from “Twilight,” and that’s hug and I say, “OK, come here.” So to agents and I started auditioning up changing my life completely. right? You’ll say, “Oh hey! Th at’s a comedy. Th ere’s another fi lm that’s always cool.