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On the Web Rock the Vote Smoking Banned by 2014 campaign comes Oswego State will be completely smoke-free campus within two years to Oswego State Shauna Brunea Anna Gleksman Contributing Writer 20.1% of adults from 18-24 were smokers in 2010 Contributing Writer [email protected] [email protected] At the start of Constitution Week on The campus will become smoke free Monday, Sept 10, Oswego State hosted by January 2014, according to the Oswego 16.8% of New Yorkers 18+ “Rock the Vote” in the Campus Center au- State Clean Air Committee. Right now, ditorium. The discussion was held to dis- the smoking policy states that students currently smoke cuss various aspects of voting and the elec- and employees must be at least 20 feet tion, from the finances to where and how away from buildings while smoking. The students can get involved and vote. Politi- initiative will proceed in steps, allowing cal science professor Bruce Altschuler led campus residents and employees more 22.9% are in their senior year the discussion by speaking about campaign time to adjust. of high school financing as an expert on U.S. presidential Taylor Clock | The Oswegonian The first step will begin this fall with campaigns. This event was the kickoff to a the reinforcement of the smoking rules week of discussion, student involvement Go to Oswegonian.com to check out already in place, along with more signs in the voting process and information ses- our photo gallery of the 3LAU concert. and more cigarette butt receptacles at the 11.8% have graduated from sions on the candidates and their effect on appropriate 20-foot distance. high school students’ lives. Along with peer educators, there will The main goal of the speeches and also be speakers who will come in to in- events during Constitution Week was to UPDATES ALL form the campus residents about smok- make students aware of what is going on WEEK AT: ing and its dangers. The speakers will Cameron Bruhns | The Oswegonian during this crucial presidential election oswegonian.com bring to light the fact that this is not just and to get students to vote. The reason this Oswego State dealing with this issue, Members of the Clean Air Committee By spring of 2013, a heavier empha- event took place so far before the election is but that many universities are cracking said that they believe most students do sis will be brought to cessation through because the cut off date for voting registra- down on cigarette smoking. not smoke and do not want to smoke. more communication between the com- tion is Oct. 12. FRIEND OR LIKE US AT SUNY Cortland and University of Buf- The Dean of Student Affairs and mittee and its major constituencies (the When speaking to Dr. Altschuler in re- facebook.com/oswegonian falo are already smoke free, along with Chair of the Clean Air Committee, James students, employees and organizations). gards to the events during Constitution 100 or so other colleges that are trying to Scharfenberger, said “That’s the key, it’s week he explained that one of the more FOLLOW OUR TWEETS enact this program or already have. the vast majority.” See SMOKING, page A5 pressing points when speaking about the twitter.com/TheOswegonian election to students would be in regards to campaign financing. Altschuler said that 26th annual ALANA week commences information on the candidates is extremely Laker Review important because the advertisements and Student leadership conference promotes global cultural awareness funding will sway students’ voting. The Seamus Lyman amount of money each candidate has and THE KILLERS GO RETRO Asst. News Editor how they raise the funding were also funda- [email protected] mental to Altschuler’s speech for students. Altschuler explains that this election is Officially kicking off Monday, ALANA special due to the record setting in money week seeks to allow students to express spent and raised this year. The candidates their ideas on campus. Standing for African, will be breaking new records with their Latino, Asian and Native American, the use of political party contributors, who are ALANA Student Leadership Conference is spending large sums of money to enable the an opportunity to embrace a multicultural community at Oswego State. The main fo- See VOTE, page A3 cus of the week will be culture shock. C5 The planning process began a year ago. Photo provided thebluewalrus.com The ALANA week coordinator from The Oswego State Point, Maggie Rivera, said “A committee Sports from the organizations came together to de- rises in U.S. cide different colors and themes.” She add- Photo provided by Maggi Rivera ed that they’ve come together to produce News College LAKERS HOST MEET Devin Hu and Castelli Laflotte play around with a drum at the student involvement fair in Campus Center. See ALANA, page A5 Rankings Seasoned journalist joins communications Department Luke Parsnow Staff Writer Justine Polonski [email protected] Contributing Writer authored, “You Should Have Been Here [email protected] Yesterday.” Utley has also received many of the most respected honors in broad- The U.S. News Media ranked Oswego This semester Oswego State opens its cast journalism, including the prestigious State among the top 20 public regional arms in welcome to Garrick Utley, an es- George Foster Peabody award. universities in the North and Washing- Bx teemed broadcast journalist and the newest Utley began working for the SUNY ton Monthly recognized Oswego State in Photo provided by Sports Information member of the School of Communications, system in 2003, when he began serving as the top 50 public master’s level univer- Media and the Art’s faculty. a founding president for the Levin Insti- sities nationally for “contributing to the Garrick Utley has done everything an tute of the State University of New York. public good.” Opinion aspiring broadcast journalist could ever He remained at the Levin Institute for Last year, U.S. News Media’s group, hope to accomplish in their career. He has eight years. “America’s Best Colleges,” ranked Oswego REPLACEMENT REFS led a full life, accomplishing a lot over a “The SUNY Levin Institute’s mission State at No. 17 on the list of best public relatively short span of time. is to support New York’s and the nations’ schools in the Northern region. This year, Utley has reported from more than 75 economic and social vitality through in- the college stands at No. 16, according to different countries around the globe. His novative and competitive responses to the the 2013 list released on Sept. 12. journalistic endeavors have led him to em- challenges and opportunities in today’s “Recently, Oswego has ranked well in ployment with NBC, CNN and ABC among global economy. We develop learning the U.S. News rankings, which provide one others. He anchored for NBC ‘Nightly models to help students and working pro- measure of quality that students and par- News,’ hosted the Sunday edition of the fessionals acquire the skills needed in the ents can, and do, use as they weigh their ‘Today Show,’ was a contributor for CNN 21st Century.” Photo provided by Public Affairs college choices,” said campus President and acted as Chief Foreign Correspondent See UTLEY, page A5 Garrick Utley joins the School of Communications, See RANKINGS, page A5 B5 for the London-based ABC News. He also Media and the Arts Faculty in Fall 2012 semester Photo provided by newyorker.com

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Talon J. Sprouse, 22, was arrested Sept. 14 at 11 p.m. at 260 W. Third St. for viola- Go to International Become more culturally tion of a noise ordinance. Sprouse was re- Coffee Hour on aware by attending leased on an appearance ticket. Monday in Campus ALANA week events Center 225 Saxon T. Sprouse, 21, was arrested Sept. 14 at 11 p.m. at 260 W. Third St. for viola- tion of a noise ordinance. Sprouse was re- Support Oswego State Go hear Susan Fox leased on an appearance ticket. sports by attending the Rogers speak as part of

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Ryan H. McMillian, 21, was arrested Sept. 15 at 12:35 p.m. on Bridge Street between West Second Street and Lathrop GROWLERS Street for violation of a noise ordinance. WEEKEND WEATHER McMillian was released on an appear- ance ticket. Forecast by Ryan Farrell | Graphics by Cameron Bruhns Mon - Wed: 8am to 5pm Bret A. McGrath, 22, was arrested Sept. Friday Saturday 16 at 2:12 a.m. at the intersection of Seventh Thur - Sat: 8am to 8pm Street and West Bridge Street for violation of the open container ordinance. McGrath 343-1010 was released on an appearance ticket.

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The Paraguayan Ministry of Education recently bestowed a medal upon Oswego State Professor Tracy K. Lewis. The medal recognized Lewis’ lifetime of work advocat- ing for the country as it transitioned into par- liamentary democracy following decades of military dictatorship. Lewis, a professor of modern languages, was presented with the medal at a conference at the Universidad del Norte in Asuncion in August. Lewis was first told of the medal by his friend and Universidad del Norte Presi- dent Juan Manuel Marcos, who told Lewis that the medal was the highest honor the ministry could bestow. “It is very moving and important to me personally,” Lewis said. “I have spent so Photo provided by Public Affairs much time trying to illuminate the people Oswego State Professor Tracy K. Lewis was awarded a medal from the Paraguayan Ministry of Education of Paraguay, so it is a big honor to be recog- nized by them in this way.” “There was still the familiar odor of para- Guarani, as an official language. Lewis said his interest in the little-pub- noia in the air, and regime informants were “It would be like if Americans adopted the licized South American nation, wedged be- liable to be anywhere,” Lewis said of the po- language of the Mohawk tribes before them,” tween larger and more populated countries litical and social climate in Paraguay at the Lewis said. Lewis said a big part of his abil- Argentina and Brazil, was sparked when time of the conference. Lewis said he was ity to advocate for Paraguay was being able to he met Marcos at a conference in Louisiana frisked at the airport in his time there, and teach himself Guarani, a language known by in 1985. Marcos was politically exiled for that he believes part of the reason was that he very few worldwide but plays an important views opposing the Paraguayan dictator at had attended the conference, which was run role in Paraguayan culture. the time, Gen. Alfredo Stroessner, and was by opponents to Stroessner. Paraguay is a bilingual country, with both teaching in the United States. On this visit, Lewis also received his Spanish and Guarani as official languages. Shortly after being allowed back into Par- first copy of Marcos’ novel, which he would Guarani is spoken by almost 90 percent of aguay in 1987, Marcos published the novel eventually translate into English in 2001. the population, but Spanish is used almost “El Invierno de Gunter,” that portrayed This was only the third piece of Paraguayan exclusively in government and business. Stroessner and the Paraguayan government literature to ever be translated into English Lewis said there have been recent efforts to in a negative light. at the time. Lewis said translating the book integrate Guarani into the previously strictly Stroessner took control of the Paraguayan was especially gratifying because the Eng- Spanish-speaking Paraguayan education government in 1954 and held it in a continu- lish version has now been translated, or is in system. An effort, Lewis said, that can be of ous state of siege for most of his 35 years as the process of being translated, into several interest to educators in the United States. dictator. During Stroessner’s dictatorship, other languages, allowing more attention to “There is a lot we can can learn from political freedoms were limited and oppo- be brought to Paraguay worldwide. them,” Lewis said of Paraguay. “Their ex- nents of his regime were often harassed and “The world is filled with places we know periments in bilingual education are very in- / persecuted by government forces. During so little about,” Lewis said of the lack of teresting, it’s a cultural dynamic we can learn the 1980’s, Marcos was a part of increasing worldwide interest in Paraguay. “It is sym- from ourselves.” opposition to Stroessner regime. bolic of our tendency to ignore places until Lewis was also a recipient of a 2012 Chan- Lewis attended a conference in Paraguay in they become the source of a problem.” cellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching 1988, a year after the release of Marcos’ novel Lewis said what makes Paraguay unique this Spring, an honor to recognize the high- and a year before the fall of Stroessner’s regime. is its adoption of its indigenous language, est standard of teaching in the SUNY system. Student Health Committee holds annual fair

wellness major, is the president of SHAC. She had many tasks, including the care of organizational matters for the event. Woodruff has done a lot to promote Mary Walker Health Center, where she works as a desk attendant. She has been in SHAC since her freshman year. Woodruff will be graduating this year and plans to become an occupational therapist. “This is the first club I joined on cam- pus, and as a health and wellness major it is important to me that Oswego State stu- NEED CASH NOW? dents know about all of the services that Mary Walker Health Center provides,” said Woodruff. “After being in this club We Pay Top Dollar for four years, and now graduating with the president title, I am apprehensive to for Gold & Silver! say goodbye to my fellow SHAC members Emily Palermo | The Oswegonian and faculty advisors but know to look for- Bring in this ad for a SHAC faculty from left to right: Mary Ann Perlman, Tara Auler, Katelyn Woodruff, and Elizabeth Yablonski ward to my future.” Elizabeth Yablonski, vice president of 99¢ watch battery Emily Palermo dye T-shirt. Flu shots were also available SHAC, said, “I enjoy being a bridge be- & FREE installation Contributing Writer free for students, with just a sheet of pa- tween Mary Walker Health Center and the [email protected] perwork required. Oswego State student body.” Yablonski is The Lifestyles Center also had a booth, a senior information science major with a Mon - Fri, 10 AM to 6 PM On Friday, Sept. 14 from 3 to 4:30 p.m., where students could get free lip balm minor in theater and has been a contribu- AM PM the Student Health Advisory Committee, and hand sanitizer and learn more about tor to SHAC since she joined as a fresh- Saturday, 10 to 4 also known as SHAC, held their annual the Lifestyles Center. The Counseling man. Closed Sundays SHAC fair event. SHAC promotes the Center had a booth where students could There were many Oswego State stu- Mary Walker Health Center on campus learn more about the center and decorate dents who attended that took advantage and offers many different services to Os- a stone with paint and stamps of mean- of the flu shots, free food, free tie dye T- Call (315) 342-G LD wego State students. ingful quotes. There were also raffles for shirts, prizes and to get a chance to learn 136 West Bridge Street, Oswego • 342-4653 Oswego State students may also know iTunes gift cards, Bobble water bottles, more about the Health Center, the Coun- SHAC for their stress baskets and free and countless other Oswego State mer- seling Center and the Lifestyles Center. taxicab rides to the hospital if students chandise items. Another popular attrac- SHAC faculty advisors Mary Ann Perl- need to get there and cannot afford to, or tion was the beer goggles that students man and Tara Auler said that they were 45 East Bridge St. (at corner of E. 2nd St.) do not have a way to get there. could wear while trying to throw a Ping- pleased to see so many students enjoying Oswego, NY FOOD CHOW CITY III MSG During the fair, Oswego State students Pong ball into a cup, which many students the fair and learning more about what 13126 CHINESE RESTAURANT WWW.FOODCHOWCITY.COM received several free things, like cookies were unsuccessful at accomplishing. services that Mary Walker Health Center and lemonade and were able to dye a tye Katelyn Woodruff, a senior health and provides. 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She goes on $1.00 DELIVERY FOR ORDERS UNDER $12.00 Vote, in terms of mobilization of youth to explain that, “the more you know the Business Hours: Fri. - Sat. 10:30am -11:30pm voters their website describes their ini- more secure you will feel in your use of Mon. - Thurs. 10:30am - 10:30pm Sunday 11:30am - 10:00pm candidates to place ads and make more tiative as follows: “From traditional cam- your vote to make it count.” persuasive commercials to sway voters. paign tactics - phone calls, canvassing and As the election draws closer, time is The event was also about keeping stu- grassroots outreach – to new tactics – or- ticking to get more students aware of the WANT TO LIVE OFF CAMPUS NEXT YEAR? dents updated on the election and giving ganizing social networks, online advertis- day to day issues the candidates will tack- them as much information on each candi- ing, email outreach, and mobile – we’ve le and what new promises and policies 2013 - 2014 School Year date as possible to assure that students are got tip on which techniques work to reg- the candidates will be implementing. In Responsible & Reliable Landlord making the best personal choice for their ister, engage, and turn out young voters.” the last presidential election in 2008 56.8 15 Locations Close to Campus vote. “By the most current news in the elec- percent of Americans voted, which was a CALL “Rock the Vote seems like a great idea tion, in terms of the leaked tapes in which 5 percent increase from the 2004 presiden- Large Bedrooms to get students involved in this election. Romney made a controversial statement tial election. The “Rock The Vote” initia- There’s a lot I still don’t know about the in regards to 47 percent of voters, these tive, through use of social media and oth- 315-591-8521 Washer & Dryer Included candidates and I love hearing more about types of statements and the knowledge er devices which pertain to today’s youth, Off-Street Parking how elections work,” Oswego State junior of such is something which young voters are clearly hoping to increase that number Anthony Prisco said. could use information on,” said Oswego in college students. THE OSWEGONIAN NEWS FRIDAY, Sept. 21, 2012 A4 THE OSWEGONIAN 4 NEWS A NEWS FRIDAY, Sept. 21, 2012 A5 ALANA week includes multiple events United Way uses ALANA, from COVER something “eye-catching, new and fresh.” The event has come a long way from its initial creation. “ALANA basically started out video by alum as a day where groups shared ideas and ex- pressed ideas on campus,” said Aaron Brown, vice president of Black Student Union. Oswego graduate creates video for charity The students and faculty behind the events have put a lot of effort into what their groups will provide to the campus communi- Kari Hively “Allain has worked on several projects ty. “We have worked hard to create programs Contributing Writer for me, and I have enthusiastically referred with ideas everyone can relate to, that will en- [email protected] him to many other organizations based on able you to express yourselves, and that will his professionalism, quality work, and cre- teach you something new,” said Luisa Ruiz, ativity,” said Christy Huynh, a former co- president of the Latino Student Union. On Sept. 12 the United Way of Greater worker of Daigle at the Compass. “He has The week is packed with events, starting Oswego County kicked off its 2012-2013 gone on to do great work for many other with the ALANA Fashion Show in Waterman campaign year with the video “It’s Our organizations and has, through his artistic Theater of Tyler Hall tonight at 7 p.m. Tickets Community… and It’s Personal,” a video expression, informed and inspired the com- are six dollars for students, and $10 for fac- created by recent Oswego State graduate munity.” Photo provided by Public Affairs ulty, staff and the general public. Allain Daigle. The video was created to Daigle said his time with the United Preparing for this years ALANA Week, from left Maggie Rivera, Louis Rodriguez, Aaron Brown. “Each group has created and choreo- highlight the “Meals on Wheels” program Way was dear to him because it allowed graphed their own scenes for the show,” for Oswego County Opportunities and re- him to help serve the people of the commu- Cafe” in Hart Hall Basement on Saturday “Asia and Their Traditional Clothing” said Rivera. sulted in a great response from the around nity, and opened his eyes to the positive ef- from 3 to 5 p.m. will be presented by the Asian Student Asso- The organizations figure out their scenes 150 people that attended the kick-off event. fects of community outreach. The third annual ALANA Unity Peace ciation right after LSU’s program in the same separately and have yet to share their ideas “Allain Daigle was an intern here at “Everybody from the UWGOC was very Walk is being sponsored by BSU at Oswego room. Wednesday will be one of the longer with one another. UWGOC,” said Lois Luber, Regional Direc- welcoming and very excited to have me on City Hall on Sunday. The event will begin at days for ALANA week with three events hap- DJ Tumbo will be providing the music for tor of UWGOC. “United Way asked him to the project,” Daigle said. “I think my video 11 am and is followed by a barbecue at 12:30 pening on campus. Bonita Hampton, Ph.D., the show and comedian Talent Harris will be do this video, as he made a video that was contributed positive imagery to the United p.m. in the Campus Quad, which is jointly will be presenting “Attitudes and Perceptions hosting the annual event. debuted at an annual meeting earlier this Way, and gave a more contemporary feel for sponsored by BSU and the Gospel Choir. of Black Ministers Towards African American “There are a lot of high profile people in- spring.” audiences using the medium of visuals. My The Latino Student Union will be present- Women with HIV AIDS” from 12 to 1 p.m. in volved with this event who are going to pro- The video showcased United Way’s internship with the United Way helped me ing “Exposed: Are you American enough in 133 Campus Center. vide energy,” said Rivera. workers, pride and the positive way the to see media from a different perspective.” the U.S.? Are you Latino in Latin America?” Ineisha Wiliford will present “Memento Tish Norman is the keynote inspirational United Way impacts its customers. It also Lois Luber of the UWGOC said that the The event will be in 133 Campus Center from Mori” from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The one-woman speaker coming from Campus Speak. Nor- highlighted how the United Way is work- video will continue to be shown at company 6 pm to 7:30 p.m. and is open to everyone. show is named after a Latin phrase meaning, man will speak on Monday at 7 p.m. in the ing to positively fight hunger. campaigns. The video that Daigle created is “To coordinate with the theme, we want- “Remember we must die.” Campus Center Auditorium. Tickets are free “The video in total was about 80 hours for just one of the 30 different programs the ed to do a program that would express such The ALANA Cultural Movements will but required to attend the event. “Tish is well- of work,” Daigle said. Daigle, a former Cin- United Way offers. feeling. Our program will focus on reverse take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Campus known and has been in public speaking for ema and Screen Studies major at Oswego “We are very thankful for everything culture shock,” said Ruiz. The presentation Center Activity Food Court. This is an inter- about 10 years now,” said Rivera. State. “fifty of those hours came just from that Oswego State has done for the United will discuss Latinos born in Latin America active program where participants can learn Norman is a member of Alpha Kappa editing.” Way, and Daigle was just one of those great living in the U.S. and then going back to Latin how to salsa from a professional dance in- Alpha sorority, something that she speaks One of the main reasons that Daigle be- things Oswego has contributed,” said Lu- America, Latinos who moved to the U.S. and structor. Also, YMCA Zumba instructors will about often. Her Campus Speak profile says came interested in the program was because ber. remain there and Americans who have Latino be present for a Zumba program. that she “uses energy and stylish motivation of his concern for hunger in the Oswego Daigle graduated from Oswego State heritage living in the U.S. and who have trav- The ALANA “Collections of Expressions” to help students release their inner leader.” area, along with his involvement with the last May and is currently continuing his eled to Latin America. will give students the opportunity to express The profile also says that she has spoken in 43 Compass at Oswego State, which referred film studies at St. Andrews University in “We will also address the issue of our themselves through poems, writings and oth- states, as well as eight countries. him to the United Way. Scotland. identity because at times we question it. In er forms through which they can communi- Each of the organizations involved will the U.S. we are seen as Latinos yet in Latin cate their point. It will be held in Lake Effect be presenting their own perspective on the America we are seen as American,” Ruiz Cafe from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Veteran journalist joins Oswego faculty culture shock theme. The African Student explained. “Wherever we go out identities “All walks of life get together to give back Organization and the Caribbean Student are seen; they are exposed, which is why we to the campus community and show what UTLEY, from COVER said. “I feel like I am learning so much more Association will be hosting the “Rain Forest chose that as our title.” they’re all about,” Brown said. from this class because it has a laid back kind of atmosphere and I’m not just sitting in a Garrick Utley’s newest project is located classroom taking notes.” Oswego State ranked 16th in north here at Oswego State. This semester, Utley was “In my opinion, the traditional class is im- appointed to the staff of the School of Com- portant in many ways,” Oswego State senior, Ranking rises in US News evaluation of best public schools of region munications, Media and the Arts. Utley is con- Anthony DeMario. “But some things are just ates their performance in several areas. Each Service. This designation recognizes higher ducting a seminar entitled “Broadcast News: better learned working and developing in the RANKINGS, from COVER area carries a weighted criterion: peer assess- education institutions that reflect the values Its History and its Future,” or BRC 450. The field through internships and possible job op- ment, 25 percent; graduation and retention of exemplary community service and achieve course is aptly named, as it takes an in-depth portunities. This class allows you to gain tra- Deborah Stanley. “We’re delighted each year rates, 25 percent; faculty resources, 20 per- meaningful outcomes in their communities. look at the past, present and future of broad- ditional class knowledge as well as things you as these surveys recognize the outstanding cent; student selectivity, 15 percent; financial In 2010, Oswego State was also awarded cast journalism. would learn in an internship.” education we offer at Oswego.” resources, 10 percent; and alumni giving, 5 the community engagement classification The seminar currently enrolls 11 students, “My goal is to build a good seminar course In addition, Oswego State jumped from percent. by the Carnegie Foundation. This classifica- all of whom are juniors and seniors. to help students prepare for their lives and No. 68 to 61 on the overall list of universities Like recent years, U.S. News also includ- tion brings national recognition to Oswego’s “This smaller size allows students to inter- careers in the profession,” Utley said. “An im- in the North, of which private universities are ed Oswego State on its “A-Plus Schools for commitment to encourage volunteerism and act with each other as well as with the instruc- portant part of this is to draw on the media and the majority. B Students” list. This list in New York State service learning to the community, whether in tor and guest experts who meet with the class broadcast professionals in New York City to “We are very pleased,” said Vice President also includes schools such as RIT and Syra- Oswego or around the world. to share their real world experiences,” Utley enrich the seminar experience. I look forward for Academic Affairs, Lorrie Clemo. “A col- cuse University, and the state universities of “Oswego State does well in this regard said. to other teaching and other activities to sup- lege’s place in the rankings can rise and fall Albany, Buffalo, and Stony Brook. thanks in large part to our college’s focus on The seminar is quite different than most port the School of Communications as well as for any number of reasons, but we know we In the current issue of Washington Month- service and civic engagement,” said Stanley. of the classes offered at Oswego State. First, the campus as a whole.” are an outstanding institution and have been ly, the magazine ranks Oswego in the top 50 “Our students volunteer in the community many of the sessions are held via video con- Not only is Oswego State glad to have Gar- experiencing a positive momentum for many public master’s-level institutions nationwide and around the world. Our faculty develops ference with Utley from New York City. Utley rick Utley as the newest addition to the Com- years now.” for its “contribution to the public good.” The the curriculum to meet the needs of our re- is not always on campus personally; therefore, munications department, but he has recipro- Clemo also said that Oswego State is con- college also ranks No. 104 out of all 682 mas- gion and our students. And we emphasize us- he often conducts the seminar from there. cated this feeling. stantly improving its academic programs and ter’s-level public and private schools. ing our knowledge and skills to help address “And it also differs in that in addition to “I am thrilled to have joined the faculty at delivering an outstanding student experience “We have a long tradition of producing the challenges facing our world to advance assigned papers and seminar reports, learning Oswego,” Utley said. “The school has a great which contributes to increased student selec- exceptional leaders for our community and the public good.” comes through discussion led by the instruc- reputation. I will be on campus frequently and tivity, retention, and success of its graduates region and for providing students the oppor- These two groups are not the only recent tor,” said Utley. look forward to meeting and working with in their careers. These are factors that keep tunity to engage in the community through reports of good standing for Oswego. The col- The students that are enrolled in the semi- more faculty colleagues and students. And, I Oswego State’s reputation and improve its a variety of experiential learning opportuni- lege also ranked highly on recent national lists nar seem to find it to be worthwhile. should say that I am very impressed with the standing. ties through service learning, volunteerism, for “Best Value Colleges” in USA Today, “Best “This class is all about interaction, conver- caliber of the School of Communications, Me- “America’s Best Colleges” usually ranks internships, practicums, and civic engage- Northeastern Colleges” from the Princeton sations and sharing your opinion whenever dia and the Arts, the faculty I have met as well about 1,400 colleges nationwide, and evalu- ment,” said Clemo. Review and top part-time MBA programs at you want,” Oswego State senior, Nicole Lacy as the students in the seminar.” The editors of Washington Monthly say U.S. News online. SUNY schools overall did that they rate schools based on their con- very well on the U.S. News ranking as well. tribution to the public good in three broad “The faculty and staff who are essential in categories: Social Mobility (recruiting and delivering the education and creating the en- graduating low-income students), Research vironment both inside and outside the class- (producing cutting-edge scholarship and room should be congratulated for receiving PhDs), and Service (encouraging students to this level of acclaim. We are extremely proud give something back to their country). that Oswego is recognized for the great edu- This is not the first time that Oswego has cational opportunities it offers,” said Clemo. been recognized for its contribution to the Stanley also said that the fact that Oswego public good. In 2010 and 2011 the college State does well from both perspectives shows was named to the President’s Higher Educa- that the university is striking a healthy bal- tion Community Service Honor Roll by the ance in the culture of learning it has created, Corporation for National and Community and continually strives to improve. No smoking on campus Smoking to be completely banned by 2014

SMOKING, from COVER “It’s a reasonable debate to have… and it’s a thing we’ll be able to grow into,” Scharfen- berger said. The leadership said they are trying The leaders plan on making sure support is to make this easy on students and employees. there for students, since it is a huge part of help- The Committee expects opposition to the ing the students to stop smoking, and employ- measure, but believe it to be “for the greater ees will be provided with resources to get help good of our community,” said Ted Winkworth, as well. a program coordinator at the Lifestyles Center. According to Scharfenberger, the Com- Winkworth also said that there is help avail- mittee wants to create a healthier campus and able for smokers. Mary Walker Health Center help incoming students and employees make offers free nicotine cessation products and healthy choices, along with students who are even counseling for those who need it to be already here. This period of change will be the able to stop smoking. hardest, he said, but he hopes people will coop- The Lifestyles Center is adding smoking in- erate. The leaders said they would like to have formation and services into the street outreach the students and employees make the decision team, Winkworth added, so more students are to stop smoking for themselves aware that there is help to quit smoking. THE OSWEGONIAN NEWS FRIDAY, Sept. 21, 2012 A6 OPINION SPORTS CAN WE LIVE WOMEN’S TENNIS WITHOUT OUR CELL DROPS ANOTHER ?6 B3 PHONES? B SPORTS Photo provided by http://4.bp.blogspot.com Gaby Prusak | The Oswegonian VOLUME LXXVII ISSUE III • www.oswegonian.com THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Sept. 21, 2012 B1 Oswego State SCOREBOARD Men’s golf ties for 3rd at home Volleyball Brockmann shoots low round for Lakers at 78, finishes tied for 12th individually; Farley shoots 79 Saturday, Sept. 15 Ryan Kelley Contributing Writer [email protected] 0 Coming off of its first tournament victory of the season at the Keuka Fall 3 Invitational on Sept. 13, the Oswego State men’s golf team was unable to keep the momentum going on Monday, as they tied for third in the 15th an- Men’s Soccer nual Oswego State Fall Invitational at Oswego Country Club. Saturday, Sept. 15 The Lakers finished with a score of 317, which tied them with Hobart Col- lege. SUNY Delhi coasted to victory with 1 a score of 301, led by sophomore Cory Seiler who put up the lowest individual round of the day at 73. Elmira College finishes second over- 2 all at 312. Senior Alex Todd of Elmira posted the low round for the Soaring Eagles and was the individual runner-up with a round of 74. Oswego State sophomore Kyle Brock- Women’s Tennis mann, who tied for the lowest individual Saturday, Sept. 15 round and lost in a playoff at last year’s tournament, led the way for the Lakers with a round of 78. 1 Although junior Dustin Farley fin- ished only a stroke behind Brockmann with a 79, he was visibly frustrated with his round, which was tied for the high- 8 est he has shot in a tournament this year. Junior co-captain John Mackie and fresh- man Tyler Wurzer both posted a score of 80, while Senior co-captain Nick Sterling Field Hockey shot an 82. Photo provided by Sports Information Saturday, Sept. 15 See GOLF, page B2 Freshman Dan North watches his drive after a tee shot during the 15th annual Oswego State Invitational Monday at the Oswego Coutnry Club. 1 Lakers move back to .500 on season Field hockey wins 4 Volleyball team wins 2nd consecutive home game in victory over Utica 1st game of year in home opener

Collin Leadbeater UPCOMING Sports Editor [email protected]

MATCHES The Oswego State field hockey team split a pair of games this past weekend, * green indicates picking up its first win of the season in home games its home opener Friday against Morris- ville State and falling to Houghton Col- lege the next day at Laker Field. Men’s Tennis The Lakers (1-4, 1-0 SUNYAC) came Friday, Sept. 21 out strong against the Mustangs (1-6, 0-2 SUNYAC), recording their first goal just 1:13 into the game. Senior forward Alys- vs. sa Hare scored her first goal of the sea- son on a pass from fellow senior forward Michelle Ruskey. Oswego State would never relinquish the lead from that point Location: Romney Tennis Courts on, cruising to a 4-0 win, their first con- Time: 3 p.m. ference victory of the season. “It was important to get our first win Women’s Tennis and it is even better that it was a confer- ence win,” fifth-year head coach Brandi Friday, Sept. 21 Lusk said. “To win any game 4-0 is an accomplishment, but it was great to have Photo provided by Sports Information our home opener be a success.” @ Top: Freshman Tyler Wurzer takes a practice swing. Bottom: Sophomore Kyle Brockmann lines up a putt from the fringe of the green on Monday. Hare recorded the Lakers’ second Joe Manganiello goal of the game, striking at the 15:04 turnaround from a year ago has earned much on Wednesday from senior captain Chelsea mark on a pass inside the box from se- Location: Dr. Joseph A. Heissan ‘63 Tennis Asst. Sports Editor praise from opposing coaches. Crump, the reigning Oswego State Athlete of nior midfielder and captain Jess Felice. Courts [email protected] “Oswego works very hard throughout the Week. Crump collected seven kills and a Ruskey contributed two other goals for Time: 3 p.m. their matches,” said St. John Fisher head coach season-high seven serving aces, as well as two Oswego State, capping the first half scor- Even with leading passer sophomore Kara Kelly Greapentrog following last Tuesday’s digs and an assist. ing for the Lakers at the 19:07 mark dur- Men’s Soccer Michelson out with flu-like symptoms, the match between the two teams. “They forced “Chelsea knows how to find open spots ing a penalty corner off of a deflection Lakers used outstanding defense Wednesday us into some tough situations and I was im- late in the game,” said O’Connell. “She is very from junior defender Heather Jennings. Friday, Sept. 21 to claim the final three sets against the Pio- pressed with their improvement in just one efficient for us.” Ruskey tallied another goal in the sec- neers, winning 3-1. season.” “I think that Chelsea Crump is outstand- ond half, going through the defense unas- The Lakers outscored the Pioneers 75 to “I know (O’Connell) as a coach, player and ing,” said Greapentrog. “She hit at .409 against sisted and putting a shot past Morrisville @ 52 in the final three sets of the match, vali- from adult leagues,” said Nicole Higgins, in- us, which is incredible.” freshman goalkeeper Nicole Gregg. dating the hard work first-year head coach JJ terim head coach for Utica College. “He is a Crump acknowledges that she and the “Alyssa Hare and Michelle Ruskey O’Connell has put into the team’s defensive great guy. I can learn a lot from him.” team are playing well, but admits that there are did a great job offensively, being aggres- Location: Red Dragon Soccer Field preparation. Wednesday night’s biggest challenge for still areas of the game where the Lakers stand sive and capitalizing on scoring oppor- Time: 4 p.m. “Everyone has a well-defined role and is the Lakers was taking the court without Mi- to improve, particularly heading into confer- tunities,” Lusk said. “Overall each play- doing their job defensively,” said O’Connell. chelson, who leads the team with 156 assists. ence play this weekend. er made an impact at some point this “The other team is not always going to hit it Brittany Jones started in her place and excelled. “We played well in the beginning of the weekend, and our midfielder certainly Women’s Soccer right at you. We ask our middle blockers to get Her 27 assist, 10 dig stat line was only the sec- first set (on Wednesday) and then it seemed worked hard both games.” to the ball anyway possible; if they can get it ond such performance of the Lakers season, like we slacked off a little,” said Crump. “(Our Despite her strong performance, Rus- Friday, Sept. 21 over with a single hand or arm we will take it. Michelson had a 28 assist and 11 dig game team) sometimes gets to a certain point in a set key said she did not feel 100 percent Our defense is not always pretty, but pretty is against St. John Fisher, and earned the praises and cannot push through it in order to finish heading into the game. not our style.” of O’Connell. the game. We realized that in the second set (on “I personally did not feel prepared vs. Oswego State won just seven games last “Brittany did a great job starting,” Wednesday) because we knew we were the for Friday’s game. I felt I was too calm year, as off-the-court issues and a drastically O’Connell said. “The team did not panic with- better team but needed to prove it. We pow- about it,” Ruskey said. “After I got the reshaped roster resulted in a challenging sea- out Kara out there. I was not scared. Our depth ered through by swinging hard at the net and first assist, I was ready to play and keep son. With a 6-6 record, O’Connell’s team seems showed and we have talented seniors who are not playing safe.” racking up points on the board.” Location: Laker Field more than capable of holding its own enter- great leaders.” Time: 4 p.m. ing conference play this weekend. The quick The Lakers once again received stellar play See VOLLEYBALL, page B2 See FIELD HOCKEY, page B3 Quote of the Week Chelsea (Crump) knows how to find open spots late in the game. She is very efficient for us”

-Volleyball head coach J.J. O’Connell THE OSWEGONIAN Blue Line FRIDAY, Sept. 21, 2012 B2 Oswego State Lakers come back to win 3 sets in a row ROAD RECAPS VOLLEYBALL, From B1 Lakers fall again the match, as the Lakers trailed for just one Crump has five games this season with serve in the third set and never trailed in the Men’s Soccer Women’s tennis drops 5th straight to open season at least seven kills, including three in her last fourth set. four games. She currently ranks seventh in Contradictory to the game’s first set, the Oswego State fell to 1-5 this sea- the SUNYAC with a .297 hitting percentage. biggest obstacle for the Pioneers late in the son with a 2-1 loss to RIT on Satur- Being named Oswego State Athlete of the match was team errors. The Pioneers com- day. The Lakers gave up a goal just Week has meant a lot to Crump, as she and mitted more errors than the Lakers in both over two minutes into the game, the volleyball program have come a long way the second and third set, and never recovered as C.J. Brunner scored to give the over the duration of her Laker career. from the hole they dug themselves into. Hig- Tigers an early lead. Oswego State “It feels great being recognized for my gins believes Wednesday’s result is the result was able to tie it up before the half hard work,” Crump said. “It was such an of being a young team on the road, adding on an unassisted goal by junior honor because I have put a lot of time and ef- that she is very excited to lead Utica College Andrew McBride. RIT scored the fort into playing volleyball here. On the other and strengthen the program. game-winner in the 66th minute, on hand, I do it because I love it, so it feels good “We are a young team and every game is a goal on a header from Sean Coots. knowing I am succeeding in something I love. a new one. We had too many errors against Senior Pat Breen had four saves in It reminds me why I am playing here and Oswego State and volleyball is a game of er- goal for the Lakers. why I am so dedicated and it makes it worth rors,” Higgins said. “We are building a pro- all the hard work.” gram. We already have more wins then last Women’s Tennis One of the most significant performances year. I am hoping the dedication that the Sophomore Lauren Stall won for the Lakers on Wednesday came from ju- coaching staff has this season will result in the Lakers’ only match of the day as nior Sabrina Sutton. Sutton had a game-high permanent positions here.” Oswego State fell to SUNY Fredonia, of 11 kills as well as 14 digs, which included The Lakers will begin conference play 8-1, on Saturday. Stall defeated Sara two late kills in the game’s final set. this weekend in Geneseo, as they will take on DiFulvio 5-7, 6-3, 1-0 (10-8) in a third- “I was very proud of Sabrina’s perfor- SUNYAC opponents Fredonia, Buffalo State set supertiebreaker. Stall teamed with mance last night,” Crump said. “She was and The College at Brockport. O’Connell sophomore Hannah The Lakers lost a able to control a lot of her down balls and put and his team are excited about the opportu- close match at No. 3 doubles, with se- them in spots where their defense had trouble nity to begin the conference schedule, as the nior Kelly Corwin and sophomore Ol- playing the ball up. Her passing was consis- team has been building toward conference ivia Knierman losing 9-7 to Julie Cole- tent as well. She really is stepping it up and play all fall. man and Stephanie Thompson. getting more comfortable in her position.” “There will be a lot of good competition The Lakers began the first set against the in Geneseo this weekend,” O’Connell said. Gaby Prusak | The Oswegonian Pioneers ahead 7-1, but struggled as the set “It will be a welcomed challenge for us and Volleyball Sophomore Hannah Rawlings hits a shot during the Lakers’ 9-0 loss to Roberts Wesleyan on Wednesday. played out, committing nine errors with a a good test for our team. We are excited be- The Lakers split the final day of the Gaby Prusak No. 2 doubles, 8-1. Stall lost earlier to Obuk- game-low .024 hitting percentage. cause we know we can make a mark in the New Paltz Invitational on Saturday, Contributing Writer hova at No. 2 singles, 6-0, 6-1. “We were the better passing team in the SUNYAC this season.” winning 3-0 over Alfred and losing by [email protected] The Lakers’ final loss in doubles play game, but we dropped the first set because of “Going into conference play this week- the same score to host New Paltz. Soph- came at the hands of Roberts Wesleyan mistakes,” O’Connell said. end, I am expecting our team to do really omore Stephanie Bailey led the Lakers freshmen Camilla Linhart and Emily Lin- The second set was a huge turnaround well, honestly,” Crump said. “I believe men- against Alfred, posting a team-high The Oswego State women’s tennis team hart. The duo defeated senior Kelly Cor- for the Lakers, led by the play of sophomore tally we need to all come together and re- nine kills and five blocks. Senior Chel- lost its fifth consecutive match to begin win and sophomore Olivia Knierman, 8-2. Stephanie Bailey, who had five kills in the sec- ally play to our full potential in order to beat sea Crump and junior Meaghan Puff the season, falling to Roberts Wesleyan 9-0 Corwin fell to Camilla Linhart at the No. 4 ond set. Bailey matched Sutton’s game-high these teams. This is the time in the season each recorded four blocks and two aces. Wednesday at the Romney Tennis Courts. singles position, 6-1, 6-1. with 11 kills. where we need to bring everything together In the match against New Paltz, Crump The Lakers (0-5) struggled in singles Wednesday’s game was the Lakers’ first “Stephanie has been playing very well at that we learned in practice and apply it to our and junior Sabrina Sutton led Oswego play, losing each match in straight sets. shutout since Sept. 6 against SUNY Gen- the net,” Crump said. game play.” State with five kills each. Oswego State No. 1 singles player, junior eseo, as the Lakers managed to steal a sin- The Lakers would win the second set by Oswego State will remain on the road Nicole Leader, fell to the Redhawks’ sopho- gle’s match from SUNY Cortland and SUNY a score of 25-16, matching their most efficient through September, taking on non-confer- more Tina Miller, 6-1, 6-1. Fredonia, respectively. On Sept. 13 against set of the season, when the Lakers posted a ence opponents SUNY Canton and Morris- Athletes of the Week “It was a tough team. We played well,” SUNY Cortland, the Lakers benefited from 25-16 set against Potsdam on Sept. 7 in a los- ville the weekend of Sept. 29-30. The Lakers Leader said. “We need to work on our dou- great play from sophomore Haley Miller. ing effort. Oswego State rode the momentum will return to Max Ziel Gymnasium on Oct. 5 bles and net play.” She controlled her match against Cortland of Wednesday’s second set through the rest of to play SUNY Canton at 7 p.m. Sophomores Haley Miller and Hannah sophomore Jaclyn Cartwright. Rawlings put up the most fight for the Lak- Then on Sept. 15, the Lakers got a ers, as they both lost, 6-2, 6-2, at No. 5 and 6 single’s match victory from sophomore singles, respectively. Lauren Stall, when she defeated sopho- The doubles matches did not go any more Sara DiFulvio. Despite losing the smoother for Oswego State, as the Lakers first set 5-7, Stall battled to take the sec- lost all three matchups. Leader teamed with ond set, 6-3, and finish off the match freshman Paige Edgar at No. 1 doubles in with a 10-8 supertiebreaker. an 8-2 loss to senior Dina Obukhova and ju- The Lakers will return to the court today nior Maria Jimenez of Roberts Wesleyan (6- at SUNY Oneonta, with a matchup against 2). Jimenez defeated Edgar at No. 3 singles the Red Dragons at 3 p.m. Oswego State as well, by a score of 6-1, 6-0. will travel to Alfred the following day for a The Redhawks’ sophomore Tina Miller match at noon, before returning home Mon- and junior Kaitlynn Zaffuto took down day for a 4 p.m. face off against the College Photo provided by Sports Information sophomore Lauren Stall and Rawlings at at Brockport. Freshman Emily Walser (right) and sophomore Stephanie Bailey attempt to block a shot on Wednesday. NICK STERLING Men’s Golf Senior, Gouverneur, N.Y. Lakers look to get back to winning ways this week Sterling tied for medalist GOLF, From B1 honors with a round of 76 at the 2012 Keuka Fall Invitational The weather was perfect and the last Thursday to help the Lak- course looked to be in great shape, so it ers win the tournament by nine seemed as though the Lakers simply had strokes. Sterling later took sec- an off day. However, 19th-year coach ond place after losing on the Mike Howard did not look to be very dis- playoff hole, while Oswego couraged. In addressing the team after State finished with a team score handing out the plaques to the winners, of 310. Howard briefly said the Lakers need to work on their consistency going into their next tournament at Elmira Country Club on Tuesday. With back-to-back men’s Athlete of the Week award winners in Dustin Farley and Nick Sterling, the players’ confidence is not lacking either. “We’ve gotten a little spoiled with how we’ve played in the first few matches,” Mackie said. “But I think we’re fine where we are. We’ve got a strong team going into Elmira, and hopefully we can come out with a win there.” The Lakers only have four returning players from last year’s squad, alongside four freshman and two junior transfers. But even with that, Mackie says that team chemistry has not suffered. CHELSEA CRUMP “There haven’t really been any hic- Volleyball cups or anything; we’ve kind of gelled Senior, Sandy Creek, N.Y. off the course as well as on the course,” Mackie said. Crump, a middle blocker, This is a value that he and Sterling played a large role during a week have tried to carry over from last year’s that saw Oswego State post a re- team. Throughout the match, players cord of 3-2. She tallied 11 kills and six were communicating with each other as service aces to lead the Lakers past they passed by, either sharing a few quick St. John Fisher, 3-2. Crump followed words or giving hand signals from a dis- up that performance by earning All- tance to let their teammates know how Tournament Team honors at the they were playing. Hawk Invitational hosted by New The team will look to bounce back on Paltz this past weekend. Over the Tuesday, at the Elmira College Fall Invi- course of four matches, she hit .367 tational. As they look to put this disap- and recorded 28 kills, three solo pointing performance behind them, the blocks, and six block assists. Lakers are convinced that their chances of Photo provided by Sports Information Top: freshman Tyler Wurzer takes a practice swing. Bottom: Sophomore Kyle Brockmann lines up a putt from the fringe of the green on Monday. bringing home the trophy are high. THE OSWEGONIAN SPORTS FRIDAY, Sept. 21, 2012 BB33 Lakers split 2 games over weekend B2 Junior phenom FIELD HOCKEY, From B1 “We went out on Friday and did ex- ways room for improvement.” actly what we needed to do, but on Sat- The Lakers will return to action to- Transfer Farley leads men’s golf team this year Oswego State was unable to keep urday we struggled with communication day, travelling to New Paltz to face off the momentum going the next Saturday, and execution of our game plan,” Lusk against the Hawks at 4 p.m. Oswego Adam Rupczyk decided to just focus on the sport I was bet- falling to Houghton 4-1. The Highland- said. “In the end it cost us a win.” State will come back to Laker Field Contributing Writer ter at, which was golf,” said Farley. ers (3-1) built up an early lead in the “We were all just a little flat,” Ruskey Wednesday, Oct. 3, to host Wells College [email protected] At MVCC, Farley qualified for the na- first 10 minutes of the game, going up said. “I think we all tried to carry over at 4 p.m. tional golf tournament in both his fresh- 2-0 on goals from sophomore forward/ Friday’s win…into Saturday, but Hough- “This weekend we have two huge Walking down the fairways of Hidden man and sophomore seasons. Farley midfielder Colleen Sullivan and junior ton spread the field out well and knew conference games, and they are going to Valley Golf Club in Utica 15 years ago, finished in the top 20 both years, giving forward/midfielder Adria Bridgwood. how to get around us.” be tough,” Ruskey said. “If we can domi- one might have seen a seven-year-old golf him the honor of becoming an All-Amer- Sullivan contributed an assist on Bridg- Houghton junior forward/midfielder nate these games like we did with Mor- prodigy hitting from the men’s tees. That ican, ranking seventh in the country for wood’s goal. Maesa Phongsamouth scored both goals risville, it will give us the upper hand seven-year-old was Dustin Farley and his the NJAA. The Lakers were able to strike before for the Highlanders, with each coming when it comes to playing the rest of the love for golf did not stop there. When it came time to transfer out of halftime, as senior forward Taylor Stein off a pass from senior forward Ashley teams in our conference.” From his early childhood start, to his MVCC, Farley decided to continue his golf scored on a pass from junior forward Engle, who recorded two assists. “We still have lots of games left and a spot on the Oswego State men’s golf team, career, continuing his education with his Ashley Fiorelle. Unfortunately for the “I am very happy with the way my team lot of areas for improvement,” Lusk said. Farley has seldom missed an opportunity twin brother Derek at Oswego State. Lakers, that would be it for them, as they played on Friday, but we could have played “I think that we are going to surprise to hit the links. Coming from a family of Becoming the Oswego State player of would give up two more goals on the smarter on Saturday,” Lusk said. “Overall, quite a few teams this season as long as four competitive brothers, golf was just the week and never posting a score over way to another loss. we fixed a lot of mistakes, but there -is al the girls continue to work hard.” another sport the boys could compete in. 80, Farley has proved himself to be a dom- “I always wanted to be around my inant player for the Lakers. Farley and brothers, so I just went to the course with the Lakers have put up a decent opening them and played with them. Then I started to the season, winning the Keuka Invita- playing in different groups behind them, tional on Sept. 13. and eventually did it on my own,” Farley “Oswego golf is very fun,” Farley said. “When I started to beat my family said. “I think we are very fortunate to and friends, I knew I had something with play at Oswego Country Club, it is a very the sport.” nice course.” Farley started to play in small junior Farley admits the competition is a step tournaments around the area and he even- up at the Division III level, but he is up tually joined the Mohawk Valley Jr. Golf for the challenge. From a seven-year-old Tour, all before the age of 12. Farley went tag along, to a collegiate golfer, Farley has through the tour, winning numerous tour- cherished every chance he could to play naments up until he was 16, when he end- the game. ed his tour career with a bang. “Golf lets me get away from all my “When I was 16, I won my age division problems and it is a sport that I will be for the whole tour,” Farley said. decent at and can play my whole life,” Golf was not the only sport Farley Farley said. played growing up. He and his brothers Farley posted a team-best 77 at the sea- Derek, Drew and Dave were involved in son opening Potsdam Invitational, helping no shortage of activities. All four brothers Oswego State secure second-place. The fol- played hockey, baseball and golf. Dustin lowing tournament at the Canton Invita- and his twin brother Derek played la- tional, Farley posted another 77, including crosse as well. Since lacrosse, baseball and a 35 on the back nine. golf were all spring sports, Dustin was Oswego State won the Keuka Fall Invi- faced with a tough decision when entering tational Title on Sept. 13 in large part be- high school. He chose golf and his deci- cause of Farley’s top 10 score of 79. Three sion turned out to be a great one. other Oswego State golfers place in the top “We did not lose a single match in my 10 that tournament, including senior Nick high school career,” Farley said. Sterling, who finished with a score of 76, After high school, Farley attended which was second among all golfers. Mohawk Valley Community College with At the Sept. 17 home invitational tour- his twin brother Derek to play hockey nament, Farley shot another 79 and helped and golf. Oswego State finish in a tie for third in Derek went on to play for the Oswego what was certainly the most competitive State men’s club hockey team, but Dustin tournament of the young season. ended his hockey career after his freshman Farley and the Lakers will have one season after an eye opening experience on more tournament for the fall season in the ice. Elmira on Sept. 25, before traveling to “During my freshmen year of hockey Rochester for the ECAC Mid-Atlantic at college, I took a slap shot to the ear and Championships in October. Campus Recreation Sports Report

Erin Marulli Week one of softball showed some de- Contributing Writer fensive skills, especially for team Dirty [email protected] Mike and the Boys, who completed a 4-6- 3 double play. Competition got tough In the outdoor soccer co-ed competi- between the Sons of Pitches and No tive game, Ball Busters’ Maria Bonacore Glove No Love with No Glove No Love scored three of the six goals on team taking a 10-7 win. Team Scared Hitless Half Chub. While in another game, Kyle earned their name as they suffered a 15-2 Brayton scored Team Bomb Squad’s loss against the Expos. three goals against Ball Busters, secur- Campus Recreation teamed up with ing a 3-1 win. Residence Life and Housing to bring stu- Michelle Slowik dominated the The dents Lakerfest, an end of the summer Guild’s offense with four goals against celebration on Onondaga field. Picture the Half Chubs, leading to a 7-1 win in booths, airbrush tattoos and a Rock the the co-ed recreational games. Vote table were just some of the events In the men’s competitive game, Team held under the giant tent. Out in the sun, Swagger dominated Gary’s Pub FC 5-1, students were sending discs flying, com- with Connor Thuotte scoring three of peting in 1 v. 1 sumo wrestling and send- the five. ing each other flying down a zip line. Blood, Sweat and Beers’ Adam De- With stands giving out popcorn, cot- May, Hartley Ruch, Matt McDorman ton candy and ice cones, students were and Bibash KC were on top of their able to say goodbye to summer in true games, scoring two goals apiece for a 9-0 Laker fashion. shutout against Gary’s Pub FC. UPCOMING EVENTS: Outdoor volleyball’s games brought The O-Mazing Race: Teams of two fun in the sun, feet in the sand and some participate in nine challenges of brains competition between Sandy Creek and and brawn starting at Glimmerglass Fit- Team Shazam, with Sandy Creek edging ness Center. Registration deadline is out the win with a last minute victory of Sept. 25 at 4 p.m. Event is taking place the third set, acquiring a 3-2 win. Sept. 26 starting at 10 a.m. Photo provided by Chuck Perkins Photography Top: senior Michelle Ruskey takes a shot. Bottom: Senior Aislinn Breslin (right) and Ruskey (left) move down the field during the Lakers’ loss to Houghton.

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If you are like most of the Oswego learning how to live without these devices. E-mail all letters as Word attachments to [email protected] or mail submis- God forbid speak them. State campus, you lost cell phone service The next time that your service inevitably sions to 139A Campus Center, Oswego N.Y. 13126 Although having hundreds of friends for several days this week. But who is to disappears, just say “forget it” and turn your on Facebook might be a great self-esteem blame? Verizon, for making an apparently phone off. If you need to speak with some- All writers must provide their real name, address, academic year, boost, try hanging out with your friends unstable cell tower? Mother Nature, for one, go to where they live and find them, as major and phone number (which will not be published). face-to-face. Not just your close friends, her outburst of rain and wind? Apple, for creepy as that may be. If you need to check but all eight hundred or so. releasing the iPhone 5? Okay, maybe that your e-mail, use your computer. If you need Members of organizations should include their title if their letter Some might be far away and hard to talk last one is just a coincidence. Regardless, to use the bathroom, bring a book instead, or addresses an issue pertaining to the organization. with all the time, but think of how much bet- we really should be blaming society for maybe even a copy of The Oswegonian. Or ter it will be once you finally see that friend making us addicted to our cell phones. you could even bring some of that fun read- For publication, letters should be 250 words or less and submitted by the Tuesday again sometime down the road. It would be Between text messages, e-mail, social ing for class that you have been avoiding. prior to the desired publication date. just as satisfying as finding your lost phone or networks, the Internet or even just making While it is nice to take advantage of buying the iPhone 5. an ordinary phone call, college students the technology that is available to us, we The Oswegonian reserves the right to edit and reject letters and But as easy as it is to say that we should are always on their phones. Whether you should try to avoid becoming addicted. Cell cannot guarantee that all letters will be published. just stop using our cell phones or any tech- already knew this or if it took 48 hours of phones, laptops and mp3 players all did nology, it has become a major part of our ev- questionable service for you to catch on, not exist at one time and people survived— Opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not always reflect those of eryday lives. We demand instant news and chances are you were a lot like us in The for the most part. Channel your inner 18th The Oswegonian. updates on everything important or unim- Oswegonian office: turning airplane mode century farmer and learn to get along in life portant in our lives. Especially in the journal- on and off, yelling obscenities at your without the need for technology. ism world, it would be hard to compete if we phone, even throwing it repeatedly, yet You could become a much better per- didn’t have cell phones. nothing would work. son from it. No longer would “lol” become The important factor is to try and not let Instead of using the opportunity to take an actual phrase used in a sentence, along it rule our lives. We need time away from VOX POP out all of our pent-up rage and aggression with all the other acronyms nobody under- our phones to stay sane and in touch with “The Voice of the People” on an inanimate object, instead we should be stands when you send them digitally, or the everyday world. How would you feel about an IN THE OFFICE on-campus smoking ban? After latest mistake, Romney doomed

Real Clear Politics (this uses an average wrong, but it made it clear that he truly “I don’t smoke, but it shouldn’t of the latest polls conducted). If the elec- is out of touch with the average Ameri- be banned.” tion were held today, I believe that Obama can. Simply because the federal income would win in a landslide roughly equiva- tax is the largest tax that he has to pay, he Jake Spriggs lent to his 2008 victory. assumes that it is the only tax out there. Therefore, if you are behind in the polls He forgets that we “moochers” pay a sig- senior, broadcasting and the election is creeping ever closer, nificant portion of our income into payroll Tim James it is not the time to alienate voters. It is taxes, sales taxes, excise taxes and prop- News Editor especially important not to alienate the erty taxes. Even if you only rent (or pay [email protected] voters from the states where you hope to room and board at a college), the amount win. The Tax Foundation released a map you pay accounts for the property taxes If you’ve been living under a rock this showing which states had the highest and that your property owner or your school past week, you may not have heard the lowest percentages of people who did not pays. When all these taxes are added up, “I’d be okay with it, because news that Romney has completely de- file tax returns (aka Romney’s moochers). the average American often times pays I can’t stand the smell of railed his campaign with what is one of The “moocher states” with the highest per- 30 to 40 percent of their income in vari- smoke.” the biggest gaffes in recent politics. In centage of people who do not pay federal ous taxes. Yet Romney balks at the idea of remarks he made last May at a private income taxes, such as Alabama, Mississippi millionaires and billionaires paying simi- fundraiser, Romney said 47 percent of and Texas, are generally solidly Republican lar amounts. Jackie Gabone the country will vote for Obama no mat- states. The “provider states” with the low- Let me change Romney’s speech junior, biology ter what because they are “dependent est percentage of people who do not pay a bit to reflect what he really should on the government.” “My job is not to federal income taxes, such as Massachu- have said if he wanted to be accurate: worry about those people. I’ll never con- setts, Connecticut and Maryland, are gen- There are one percent of the people who vince them they should take personal erally solidly Democratic states. will vote for me no matter what. All right, responsibility and care for their lives,” In our Electoral College system, candi- there are one percent who are with me, Romney said. dates need to focus on winning individual who are dependent upon government, “I wouldn’t care.” Even before the biggest mistake of states, not necessarily individual sectors who believe that they are victims of high Romney’s political life, his campaign was of the voting populace. In fact, a solid taxes, who believe the government has a already beginning to flounder. In the 39 percent of people in Florida, which is responsibility to care for them, who be- Max McBride latest polls conducted by the Wall Street a must-win state for Romney, did not file lieve that they are entitled to paying less sophomore, technology Journal and NBC, Obama’s approval rat- income taxes. To alienate nearly half the taxes, make obscene amounts of money by education ing hit 50 percent and he enjoys a 5-point populace in a battleground state as impor- rigging the system, and never have to face lead over Romney. Out of the nine battle- tant as Florida is political suicide during a consequences, to you name it. That’s an ground states (VA, FL, IA, OH, WI, NC, presidential election. entitlement. And the government should CO, NV, NH) Romney currently only has Nevertheless, how offensive was what give it to them. And they will vote for me a lead in North Carolina, according to Romney said really? Not only was it no matter what. SUNY-wide smoking ban will improve environment “Good. I don’t like the smell.” supposed to smoke, so the majority of over the attempt to enact smoking bans is Shanice Brown campus can be affected by second hand yet another manifestation of the dynamic smoke as well. of these two domains in the intellectual and sophomore, pre-med psych This was the main reason to create the political life of our society.” smoking ban in the first place, to try to So smokers have the argument that make the campus a healthier place. Student they have the right to smoke if they want Health Services director Elizabeth Burns to and that even if there were a ban, they Nick Graziano believes that the ban will create a clean air wouldn’t have to stop smoking. Many Managing Editor environment and will eliminate any con- would admit that it is hard enough to quit [email protected] tact with second hand smoke, as well as smoking in general. It was not announced secondary litter. Not only are they trying to what the penalty for smoking during the make it a healthier environment for every- ban would be, but students or even fac- Smoking has always been a controver- one, they hope that it will cause smokers to ulty could suffer the penalty of having to “I wouldn’t care that much. sial issue when it comes to restricting it smoke less or at best quit smoking. quit and the struggle that comes with it. from the people that choose to take part But others see the middle ground of The Mary Walker Health Center does But if people want to smoke, in it. So when the SUNY Board of Trust- the issue, why smokers have the right to have seminars and programs that one can let them smoke.” ees announced that all State University of be angry with this as well. Oswego State go through to help with the struggle, and New York campuses will be tobacco-free professor David Vampola is divided on the ban will also take place in a step pro- Alex Marano by 2014, the issue is raised on whether it is the topic and has no position for either cess to ease everyone into the ban. junior, business administration actually a good decision or not. The imme- side. He sees the side of how the “public The key point to the issue is that smok- diate reaction would be yes, but smokers health” is in jeopardy and how smokers ing is harmful to the people that take part would be hard-pressed to agree. can harm the non-smokers, but also sees it in it and even to the people that do not. According to a 2011 CORE survey, 29.8 as an activity performed by an individual, Losing family members due to smoking is percent of students use tobacco on cam- where their right should be protected as not something anyone should go through pus. It may seem like a small percentage, long as they do not directly harm others. and, the sooner anyone can quit, the soon- but it comes out to about 3,000 people on “The conflict between the contrasting er they can help the process of making campus. For the majority of those people, ideals of collective and individual rights can sure that doesn’t happen. It may not stop See web exclusive Opinion articles at they tend to smoke more than one ciga- articulate some of the cultural and social people from smoking, but for the most rette a day as well. There is no one prime discord that we are experiencing in Amer- part the ban will give a healthier environ- www.oswegonian.com/opinion location on campus where smokers are ica today,” Vampola said. “The controversy ment for the Oswego State campus. THE OSWEGONIAN OPINION FRIDAY, Sept. 21, 2012 B5 Replacement referees’ bad calls are Obama’s priorities flawed ruining games, possibly seasons

Questions remain following attack on U.S. Embassy in Libya Alain Pierre-Lys field with the Denver defense on their Contributing Writer heels running a no huddle and looking [email protected] ready to score. Lori Moreth the attacks. We have lost all respect as a teers in Las Vegas, “I had a chance to go to On a crucial first and goal on the Gi- Staff Writer nation and we are now vulnerable. the State Department to comfort some of the The NFL is facing another lockout by the ants’ 10-yard line, Matt Ryan was bark- [email protected] During a press briefing Jay Carney, friends and co-workers of the folks who had NFL Referee Association. This type of lock- ing orders and checks with the Denver White House Press Secretary, insisted that fallen and I reminded them that as hard as out is less publicized because it isn’t obvious defense scrambling to get set. Then the the “reason why there is unrest, is because things are sometimes, as difficult as change who is being locked out. We frequently com- play was blown dead because the refer- Across the globe, protests against the of the film. This is a response to the film.” is that if we’re resolute, if we don’t give up, plain about NFL referees for terrible missed ees incorrectly placed the ball. The pre- U.S. are on the rise. The Middle East is on Carney was questioned further by if we don’t give in, if we don’t become cyni- calls that actually happen less than we’d like vious play ended with a 5-yard penalty fire. Iran is close to having nuclear weap- Jake Tapper of ABC News, who asked, cal, if we continue to be realistic about how to believe when it’s our team on the line. for holding to be added on to where the ons and Israel is ready to strike. What is “wouldn’t it seem logical that…the anni- hard change is but also keep in our hearts Though we complain that we’ve never been runner was down after a 4-yard run. You President Obama doing? Not enough. versary of 9/11 would be a time that you that sense of idealism and sense of purpose presented with an alternative, it’s obvious could say that this was an honest mis- On the anniversary of 9/11, the Amer- would want to have some extra security then over time good things happen.” that we all miss our “replaced” referees. take but these are professionals and this ican Embassy in Libya was attacked, around diplomats and military posts?” As the world erupts in chaos, it is comfort- This past Monday’s football game, the moment could have ruined an otherwise American Ambassador Chris Stevens and Carney responded by stating, “Let’s be ing to know that our fearless leader, Obama, Broncos ended the first half with a score perfect drive. three of his staff members were brutally clear. These protests were in reaction to a is concentrating on his campaign, while plug- to get on the board and cut the lead to 13 Examples like these are going to pile murdered by protesters and classified video that had spread to the region…We ging the 2008 hope and change mantra. points. To start the second half, the Falcons up this season. The backlash from the re- documents were stolen. On the same day don’t know otherwise, you know, we have came out strong and marched down the placement referees is growing with each in Cairo, the U.S. Embassy was protested no information to suggest that it was a week and game announcers are making it and the American flag was ripped down preplanned attack.” their between-snap conversation, as well and burned; in its place, the flag of Islam According to the British newspaper, as working it into their half time shows. was raised. The Independent, senior State Depart- After this dismal week two, NFL Live on President Obama and his regime ment officials were saying that they had ESPN compiled a video of the worst mo- would have you believe that the attacks credible evidence 48 hours in advance of Better or Worse? ments of the weekend for the referees. were based solely on a YouTube video the attacks. The article also stated that, Though these first two weeks of the mocking the Islamic Prophet Muham- “senior officials are increasingly con- NFL season have been very exciting, mad. Make no mistake, this was not the vinced, however, that the ferocious nature there has been a tall shadow covering result of a video, but a coordinated attack of the Benghazi attack, in which rocket- this season. The officiating has been the against the U.S. propelled grenades were used, indicated worst it’s been in a number of years. It The cause of the attacks can be linked it was not the result of spontaneous anger seems as if every game has a call that is to Obama and the leftist/progressives in- due to the video.” glaringly incorrect; this consistency is competence on foreign policy and their If there was enough credible evidence, I’m pretty sure cause for worry. If this is an issue in the failed ideology. The leftists, as well as why didn’t Obama and his regime do any- I’m terrible at second week of the season, then what Obama, believe that America is at fault, thing to stop it? It was said that Obama is going to happen when a close call that the “war on terror” was President wasn’t briefed. According to the White this. means the difference between a winning Bush’s idea and anyone who expresses House spokesman Tommy Vietor, Obama record and a losing record in week 10? concern over radical Islamists should be was “among the most sophisticated con- It’s possible that this lockout won’t even labeled Islamophobes. sumers of intelligence on the planet.” So last that long, which would be the best Obama made this clear in 2009 in his he doesn’t need to be briefed by intel- outcome. It could last all season, and we first speech after his inauguration, which ligence experts daily. Not to mention, could see the fates of teams hanging in took place in Cairo. Obama apologized Obama said in his convention speech, “I the balance by questionable calls. to the Egyptian people, stating, “The fear know more than my political director does. and anger of 9/11, led us to act contrary I know more than my intelligence people.” to our ideals.” As the week progressed, there had Obama and those on the left have not been protests at U.S. Embassies and mili- only destroyed our economy, which has tary facilities in Tunisia, Sudan, Lebanon, been downgraded once again, but have Yemen, Jordan, London, India, Egypt and destroyed our standing in the world. Ev- Jerusalem. Protesters were taking down eryone knows that respect is earned. Even American flags, yelling “Death to Ameri- a kid knows that if you stand up to a bully, ca” and “Obama, we are all Osamas.” Yet you are respected, but if you give into the the Obama regime would still have you bully you end up getting your butt kicked. believe it was over a video. This is what happened at the U.S. Embas- According to Toby Harnden of the Daily sies when they issued apologies prior to Mail, Obama stated in a speech to his volun- MLB playoff races nearing finish line Graphic provided by Aaron Lee

Adam Cesarini shown in the AL West, where the Texas Rangers What to do if you are sexually assaulted Contributing Writer have a three-game lead over the Oakland A’s. [email protected] Needless to say, the AL is going to be tight until the very end. Even when playoff Shelly Sloan Mary Walker Health Center, ask for Roxann and defect, they cannot give consent and anyone This year’s MLB regular season is turning time arrives, I believe that every series will Ted Winkworth she can help you out. The cost at Mary Walker who has had sex with them has, under the le- out to be an interesting one. Who would have be a close one, because no team has shown Contributing Writers Health Center is $20. gal definition, committed a rape. thought that the Baltimore Orioles would be real dominance, with every division leader [email protected] Plan B is also available off campus through A few things to remember about consent: within a game of the New York Yankees for having about the same record. This will Oswego County Opportunities. OCO has It is not a blanket statement. Consent must the division title with only 15 games left? All make it easier for whoever emerges as the Health Educators who travel across Oswego be given each time and for each activity. three divisions in the American League have NL Champion because the AL Champion Shelly Sloan is the Health Promotion Co- County to bring things like Plan B, condoms, Any person has the right to change their second place teams within three games of will most likely be drained by the time that ordinator and Ted Winkworth is the Alcohol dams and lube right to your door (or mutually mind and withdraw consent at any time. their respective division leaders. Teams are they reach the World Series. and Other Drug Program Coordinator. You agreed upon meeting place—even the McDon- A prior sexual history between the partici- being forced to play their best baseball until On the other hand, the National League is can find them at The Lifestyles Center in alds parking lot!). It may sound super sketchy, pants does not constitute consent. the last game of the regular season, and this pretty much wrapped up. The Nationals, Reds Mary Walker Health Center. Shelly received but it is totally legit. If you need to reach them, I hope that your friend knows that there can only help ratings. Major League Baseball and Giants all have comfortable leads in their her Master’s Degree in Community Health you can call 315-342-0888 ext. 3 during the day is a variety of services for them too. Off- is definitely going to finish with a memorable divisions, and unless they lose every game un- Education and is a certified Health Education or you can call or text their cell phone number campus: Services to Aid Families is a great regular season this year. til the playoffs, this will not change. The Wild Specialist. Ted received his Master’s Degree in 315-297-5757. All of OCO’s “curbside” services resource that can support or be with victims With the Red Sox tanking this year, most Card race is tight with the Braves, Cardinals Counseling and is also a Credentialed Alco- are the best price: FREE! for everything from evidence collection to experts thought that the Yankees would and Dodgers all fighting for the final spot. I -be holism and Substance Abuse Counselor. Sincerely, being an advocate in court. On campus: stu- breeze to an easy AL East Title, especially lieve that this year’s World Series will be won Shelly dents can access services from the Counsel- because of the way that they were playing, by a team from the National League. If I had Dear Shelly and Ted, ing Center, Walker Health Center, Universi- having a lead of 10 games with 50 to go. The to pick a team, I would choose the Nationals. I heard I can get the morning after pill on Dear Shelly and Ted, ty Police, Judicial Affairs as well as our Title Orioles had other plans. They waited for the They have the best chance because their youth campus. Is that true? I think one of my friends might have been IX Investigator (Marta Santiago) and Title Yankees to lose urgency and were able to will allow them to last longer if a series was to Signed, sexually assaulted. I am kind of ashamed to say IX Coordinator (Howard Gordon). If you strike, now forcing the Yankees to treat every go to five or seven games. I also think that they Anxious After it, but I am not really sure what that means. Can would like more information, please feel game like a playoff game. The Orioles are cur- have been the most dominant team this year, you help me understand? free to contact the Lifestyles Center at x5648. rently one game behind the Yankees and con- and will probably be for many years to come. Dear Anxious After, Signed, tinue to win and put pressure on the Yankees, Major League Baseball has to be happy I guess my first question would be, why Concerned Friend Sincerely, who will finish the season facing all of their about how this season is wrapping up. Tight do you need the morning after pill (or Plan B)? Shelly division rivals. races are making more people watch and are If it was because the condom broke, that is one Dear Concerned Friend, In the AL Central, the Chicago White Sox keeping people interested. I enjoy following thing, but Plan B should be used as a back up A sexual assault happens when a person does Dear Shelly and Ted, have played great baseball as of late, winning the races, and this will be a great playoff year to to contraception, not in place of contraception. not give their consent for the act to happen. Only I am new on campus and don’t know seven out of their last ten games, as they try watch. If you haven’t been following it, I defi- Now that we have that clear—yes, Plan sober, of legal age (17 in New York State) and con- where to go to meet new people. Is there a to hold off the Detroit Tigers, who are three nitely recommend that you start now, because B is available on campus! If you come in to scious people can give consent. If a person is too place where I can go to find out about clubs games back in the division. A similar scene is no other season has been quite like this one. young, too drunk (or passed out) or of mental on campus? Signed, Lonely Freshman

Dear Lonely Freshman, Of course! Figure out what interests you and seek out friends with those same interests! Visit The Point in 131 Campus Center, the home to clubs and organizations on campus. You can also make friends by participating in intramural sports through Campus Recreation or even apply for a job by visiting the Student Employment Office in 206B Culkin Hall. The Lifestyles Center in Mary Walker Health Center is always looking for Peer Educators too! No matter what your interests are, there are many op- portunities to be involved on campus!

Sincerely, Shelly

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The Oswegonian Laker Review C2 FRIDAY,Sept. 21, 2012 Laker Review Laker Review Events Calendar Succesful Oswego State alumnus returns Friday, Sept. 21 through Thursday, Sept. 27 Christopher Chambers memories. involving Nick were, to and read as much as they can. Contributing Writer Chopan recently finished which Chopan responded He also said to use teachers [email protected] ALANA Fashion show a collection of short stories that most of the stories were while an undergraduate be- Date: Friday, Sept. 21 Jon Chopan, an Oswego about his close friend Nick, ‘what if’s’ rather than cold cause, in graduate school, Time: 7-10 p.m. State alumnus and published who is an Iraq war veteran. hard facts. Chopan contin- teachers will be more focused Location: Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall author returned to campus on Similar to “Pulled from the ued on this note by saying on their own work than that of Tickets: Oswego State students $6, Senior/ Sept. 18 to talk to the Living River,” the story is a fictitious that “Men of Principle” is students. He added after the Faculty/Staff $10 Writers Series class about his memoir rather than non-fic- actually based on a similar fact that a few good letters of When Kanye West is the undis- novel, writing and life. tion. situation that happened to recommendation will always puted leader of a group of talent- Jazz Concert: Rich Thompson Generations Trio Chopan was the second Chopan read one story en- his brother. Instead of beat- help. ed artists, the expectations are sky The final question, asked Date: Friday, Sept. 21 guest in the Living Writers Se- titled “Men of Principle,” from ing the man half to death, high. In the case of “Cruel Sum- during the discussion, was, Time: 7:30-9 p.m. ries of 2012. Professor Donna the forthcoming collection. In his brother called his girl- mer” by G.O.O.D. Music, this has Location: Campus Center Auditorium, Room 132 Steiner opened the discussion the story the narrator, Nick, friend and figured out that it “Do you believe that fiction is never been proven better. with some fun facts about and another friend are helping was the wrong guy without a growing industry?” Chopan G.O.O.D. Music consists of Talk by writer susan fox rogers Chopan. When he was 16, he their cocaine dealer friend by initiating any violence. responded, “Our literacy is multiple rappers including Com- Date: Monday, Sept. 24 was held up at the Eckerds providing protection for him “What if he didn’t make terrible.” mon, Kid Cudi, Big Sean, Grammy Time: 3-4:30 p.m. Drug Store where he worked, as they go through the city, the call? What if we are actu- “We would rather watch award-winner John Legend and Location: Campus Center Auditorium, Room 132 his nickname on the club hock- distributing the product ev- ally wrong with our foreign Monday Night Football be- the new producer-turned-rapper ey team at Oswego was Acorn erywhere from strip clubs to wars?” Chopan said, letting cause we can enjoy it with Hit-Boy. ALANA Keynote speaker: Tish Norman and he has two tattoos from apartment complexes. Nick is the thought hang in the air little to no effort, while a book The album begins on a high Date: Monday, Sept. 24 the movie Ice Age. Chopan coming along for another rea- for a few seconds. needs real energy,” Chopan point with a surprising R. Kelly Time: 7-9 p.m. said he recommends that ev- son. His girlfriend told him One common theme of added. Chopan said that we, collaboration coupled with a Location: Campus Center Auditorium, Room 132 eryone get at least one tattoo that a long time ago a man the questions asked was, as a nation, have “anorexia of strong verse from West that goes they will regret later in life. raped her and Nick thinks he how can someone succeed the soul” without reading. He perfectly with the heavy drums. On Screen/In person: Gen silent Chopan’s first novel knows the guy. They end up in the writing world as an said that as a writer, a person The album continues with a cou- Date: Tuesday, Sept. 25 “Pulled from the River,” pub- finding the guy and beat him undergraduate student? should not worry about mak- ple major collaborations, one be- Time: 7-9:30 p.m. lished in December 2011, ex- to within an inch of his life be- Chopan had an interesting ing money, but rather worry tween Kanye West, Jay-Z and Big Location: Oswego Cinema, 138 W. Second St amines his memory of child- fore the victim states that they response to this, saying not that their words are not being Sean. The other features West, Big hood growing up in Rochester, have the wrong guy. to submit to big magazines, read. Sean, Pusha T and new member, 2 ALANA “collection of expressions” on the banks of the Genesee Following the reading, because the work is not pol- “Steal the book,” Chopan Chainz, for the smash summer hit Date: Thursday, Sept. 27 River. The novel is a blend Chopan opened the floor up ished enough for them. He said. He made it clear that he “Mercy.” Time: 6:30-8 p.m. of memoir and fiction Cho- for questions. One student recommended that students would be happy simply if peo- The next track is reminiscent Location: Lake Effect Café, Penfield pan created using his own asked how factual the stories should read what they like, ple got to read his work. of “Watch the Throne” because it features West and Pusha-T, each with long verses, but they use the Jepsen releases immature, dull albumtransition between their verses as a space to do a rapid line-for-line Riley Ackley CD has a few just-okay songs, exchange. Kanye uses the song as Contributing Writer it sounds more like something a way to note the change in his [email protected] Art Exhibits you would use as background reputation with the line, “I went music in a roller-skating rink or from the most hated to the cham- a middle school dance than a club or party. In September 2011, Carly In terms of songs, both good Art exhibition: “Colors of Summer” Rae Jepsen released eventual and bad, five stuck out: “Curi- Date: Friday, Sept. 21 smash hit, “Call Me Maybe.” osity,” “Good Time,” “More Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. After going viral in Canada, the Than a Memory,” “Your Heart Location: Oswego State Downtown, 186 W. song went from a national hit is a Muscle,” and “Drive.” First St. to a worldwide phenomenon Originally, I had planned to which led Jepsen to release her include a piece about Jepsen’s art exhibition: “Oswego Art Alums” latest album, “Kiss,” earlier this “Call Me Maybe,” but I think Date: Friday, Sept. 21 week. After placing third on that everyone has come to a Time: 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Canadian Idol, the sky seemed concession that, while some- Location: Tyler Art Gallery to be the limit for then 21 year- times annoying, the song is at old Jepsen. Now 26, Jepsen has least very catchy. attempted to turn herself into an In terms of the worst songs ART exhibition: “hannah Claus: in/tangible Photo provided by news.getmusicasia.com established artist. Unfortunately on “Kiss,” “Your Heart Is A presence” Carly Rae Jepsen stays in her comfort zone in album “Kiss.” Songs like Date: Friday, Sept. 21 for her, those shoes may be too Muscle” and “More Than A “Your Heart Is A Muscle” and “More Than A Memory” lack depth and meaning Time: 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. big for her to fill. Memory,” are pretty much Location: Tyler Art Gallery Overall, “Kiss” is a very terrible. “Your Heart is a Mus- needs addressing is “More soulful, beautiful song, but in- basic, almost childish album. cle,” literally contains only the Than a Memory.” The reason stead it was like listening to For a 26 year-old, the songs words of the title as lyrics. It I disliked this song so much Kidz Bop tackling the “High seem more like something from was difficult to listen all the was because it sounded like School Musical Soundtrack.” “High School Musical “or “Han- way through, because it repeats a song I would listen to on In terms of songs that I nah Montana” than that of a the same un-catchy words over a Disney movie soundtrack- would actually consider down- true, mature, stand-alone suc- and over. The song sounds which would be fine, if that cess. The album cannot compare more like a first grade science is what it’s intention was. See Jepsen, C7 Cover image provided by to everyone’s guilty pleasure, sing-a-long than a potential hit. Unfortunately, I really think Songs like “Sin City,” “New God Flow,” and collaborations with Pusha T and John Legend make “Cruel Summer” a melting pot of rap and hip hop. Taylor Clock “Call Me Maybe.” While the The second song that I think she was trying to make some Laker Review FRIDAY, Sept. 21, 2012 C3 Kanye West’s new masterpiece

Alain Pierre-Lys pion god flow, I guess that’s a feel- both showcase their skills, and 2 Staff Writer ing only me and Lebron know.” Chainz, completely out of his ele- [email protected] The song also features Ghostface ment, shows promise as he steps Killah, whose verse was an exclu- out of his usual subject matter. sive for the album. An artist who was expected The reggae-sampled song “The to make many appearances on Morning” features Raekwon along the album was Kid Cudi, but it is When Kanye West is the undis- with G.O.O.D. regulars Common, not until the second to last track puted leader of a group of talent- Cyhi the Prynce and Kid Cudi that Cudi fans truly get their ed artists, the expectations are sky along with 2 Chainz. What the fix. Cudi has a track by himself, high. In the case of “Cruel Sum- song lacks in focus is made up for “Creepers,” an energetic song mer” by G.O.O.D. Music, this has with strong self-stylized verses. that reminds listeners of a sim- never been proven better. Kanye’s presence on the first pler Kid Cudi. The song would G.O.O.D. Music consists of half of the album is well noted, be a stand out on any of Cudi’s multiple rappers including Com- being featured on the first six solo albums. mon, Kid Cudi, Big Sean, Grammy songs, including the song “Cold,” The album ends with a duet award-winner John Legend and another hit single of the summer. featuring John Legend and Tey- the new producer-turned-rapper After the halfway point, the rest ana Taylor which both of them Hit-Boy. of the G.O.O.D. Music cast takes flourish on. Though his credits The album begins on a high the leads and finishes the album cannot be seen in the feature point with a surprising R. Kelly by committee. Pusha-T gets his spots, producer Hit-Boy puts his collaboration coupled with a chance to prove his place as one of mark on Cruel Summer produc- strong verse from West that goes Kanye’s strongest G.O.O.D. mem- ing multiple tracks with West. perfectly with the heavy drums. bers with the bizarrely produced Keeping in mind that this is The album continues with a cou- song “Higher” featuring surprise a compilation album, Cruel Sum- ple major collaborations, one be- collaboration with Mase. mer should be received as a suc- tween Kanye West, Jay-Z and Big One of the strongest tracks on cess. Album standouts include Sean. The other features West, Big the album features Teyana Taylor “New God Flow,” “The Morn- Sean, Pusha T and new member, 2 who provides perfect melodies in ing” and “Sin City.” Chainz, for the smash summer hit “Sin City,” provoking thoughts Kanye West achieves some- “Mercy.” about the vices of humanity in the thing with “Cruel Summer” that The next track is reminiscent track. The song ends with slam the hip-hop community is just of “Watch the Throne” because it poet Malik Yusef, one of the lon- starting to catch up to. He is sur- features West and Pusha-T, each gest tenured members of G.O.O.D. rounding himself with other art- with long verses, but they use the Music, doing a brief excerpt fo- ists who are constantly pushing Jepsen releases immature, dull albumtransition between their verses as cusing on sin. That is followed each other to create better music a space to do a rapid line-for-line by a slower success story song, without getting comfortable for exchange. Kanye uses the song as “The One,” produced by Kanye too long. With hip-hop chang- a way to note the change in his West which features himself, Big ing to a group-heavy culture, it reputation with the line, “I went Sean and 2 Chainz. West and Big is safe to assume that G.O.O.D. from the most hated to the cham- Sean shine in the song, as they Music is here to stay.

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Avery Galek Staff Writer N.Y., Blau moved to Las Vegas kind of hard to be in classes.” [email protected] when he was 12. His musical back- “Sometimes [my tour man- ground traces back to age four, ager] and I will travel all day just The scent of dry ice stung the when he began piano lessons. He to get to our location,” Blau ex- nostrils and vivid beams of color- continued studying piano long plains. “I do the show and repeat ful light embraced the crowd as enough to become classically the next day. When you do that DJ BLAU hit the stage. trained. He also taught himself four days in a row and you only Partnered with the Oswego guitar and practiced drums. get four hours of sleep in between, State Civic Engagement Coalition “Always, my entire life, [I] on Sundays when I get home, I’m and other various student orga- played instruments,” Blau said. dead.” nizations, the Student Associa- “Just recently, dance music kind Blau says that touring is tough tion Programming Board ended of fit. And it’s very easy for a on the body and tough on the its week long Rock the Vote cam- single individual to make dance mind. He said that one of the big- paign with a free concert on Sept. music, whereas bands, you know, gest sacrifices is the wear and tear 15, headlined by 21-year-old Jus- there is a lot of dependencies and on the body. He said an artist must tin Blau. reliance.” discipline himself to not go crazy As a producer, DJ and singer, He began writing music on and party, because of responsi- Blau often uses the alias 3LAU to these three core instruments. bilities such as time management, stand out from similar names in Eventually he translated it to catching flights and performance. search engines on the Internet. dance music and started produc- “The mental freedom you have Taylor Clock | The Oswegonian “It’s kind of like the trifecta of ing with standard software. every day, when you’re in college, 3LAU electrified the croud and explains that his inspiration comes from the reaction artistry,” Blau said. But on stage “It’s the logical next step for I don’t have that kind of mental and energy of the crowd. he is usually known by his last any DJ and I always wanted to freedom now,” Blau said. “I really name. make music anyways,” Blau said. do sacrifice time with my friends. About two years after travel- In the midst of party-driven at- Luckily Ross [Festenstein], my ist’s material. melody on piano. He then takes ing to Sweden with a friend, Blau mospheres and career-type incen- tour manager and manager is a re- “To me, it’s free promo for the idea to the studio, designs the began his career as a DJ. Before his tives, Blau decided to take a leave ally good friend of mine. It’s nice other artists and people steal their sound for the melody, and adds trip he said he had never listened of absence this semester in what to have him on the road with me. music anyway,” he said. But in the drums. From there, he deter- to much dance music. His interests would be his senior year at Wash- But it’s mostly travel time. I don’t his own defense, he explains that mines what other pieces of flare were indie rock and bands such as ington University in St. Louis. He get to see my family that often.” there is no usage of entire songs are needed to fill out the mix. Radiohead. But, after experienc- is currently taking the time to tour In the realm of electronic dance anywhere and most of his music “For me, the most inspiring ing Swedish DJ Avicii perform for and figure out his next move in music, often comes a world of is distributed for free, with the ex- moments I have aren’t necessarily the first time, he feels that he was this field of work. subculture and lifestyle. The term ception of the music he produces the most creative moments, just truly inspired. “I didn’t balance school and “bootleg” refers to the blending of himself. the moments when I’m watching “I was like, wow, there’s some- music, and that’s why I decided to two or more pre-recorded songs All of Blau’s music is produced my favorite DJs perform,” BlauThe Killers look back while looking ahead thing here,” Blau said. “There’s work on the career this semester or a mixture of instrumentals. This electronically and never requires said. “Watching the crowd’s re- some really good music in dance and kind of see what happens,” can also be known as a “mashup.” the recording of live instruments. action to their stuff. That’s what music.” Blau said. “Because if I’m play- Blau admits that he takes no legal He explains that for his original gives me the most inspiration and Originally from Long Island, ing three or four shows a week it’s precautions in sampling other art- material he starts with writing a direction to keep working hard.” ‘Lord$ Never Worry’ places ASAP Mob in spotlight

Shealene Guerrero style hip hop. It may seem weird in Miami. The song does live up Contributing Writer for seven New York artists to to its crazy title. Some of the lyr- [email protected] have a southern sound to their ics give scary bloody imagery, music, but that is what makes but that is what drives people to them so popular. listen. The intro to the twelve-track “Purple Kisses,” the second Everybody has a clique. Dif- album is “Thuggin’ Noise,” single to be released in promo- ferent people with unique styles which features only Rocky. Bag- tion for the album has a sample form a clique. Harlem-born rap- pipes behind a very complex for a beat, which starts with “It’s per and executive director ASAP beat compliments Rocky’s lyr- so easy to fall in love.” A track Rocky calls his clique the ASAP ics, which consist of him talking featuring only Rocky, has a se- Mob. ASAP stands for Always about the “thug lifestyle.” The ductive tone to it. Rocky starts Strive and Prosper, and that is hook “Rocky where ya been? off in a whisper-like voice rap- just what this mob has been do- ‘I’ve been thuggin’ with my ping “Purple kisses on your neck, ing. team,’” is a perfect opener to the thinking about the day we met.” The group consists of Rocky, album. Another love-based song is Photo provided by killerhiphop.com Ferg, Ant, Nast, Twelvyy and The second track “Full Metal “Freeze” which is produced by New York based ASAP Mob blend 90’s and Southern style hip hop to produce producers Ty Beats and Yams. Jacket” begins again with Rocky. Clams Casino. He is famous for tracks like “Purple Kisses” and “Bath Salt.” They got together to create a This track has every rap member making instrumentals that can promotional mix tape entitled of the mob on it. There are no put listeners in a trance. In this the track with his original flow. make it to the top. The mob, al- “Lord$ Never Worry.” The al- hooks just lyrics from each artist. particular song, Casino did just Twelvyy follows Ferg rapping ready well one its way to the top, bum was released Aug. 28 and A few ear catching songs was that. A smooth beat matched “I go hard because the streets is not stopping any time soon. has gotten great feed back from “Bath Salt” featuring Flat Bush with even smoother lyrics makes thought the least of me.” Once “Lord$ Never Worry” is hip-hop fans all over the world. Zombies, Rocky, and Ant. The for a song you will find yourself again ASAP managed to create worth the listen. It’s available ASAP Mob’s musical sound is song was given its title based off repeating over and over again. a song that is very addictive and for free legal download on ASAP based around 90’s and Southern the bath salt man-eating incident In “Gotham City,” Ferg leads which speak of their struggles to Mob’s website. Laker Review FRIDAY, Sept. 21, 2012 C5 3LAU brings energetic dance beats to campusLatest ‘Resident Evil’ installment fails to impress

Bryan Wood but spend so little time in each W.S. Anderson makes an attempt Contributing Writer that the viewer could easily forget to keep the viewer interested in [email protected] where they are supposed to be. It what is happening, but these at- is nearly impossible to care about tempts fall flat. For instance, the the characters as well. Most are spontaneous inclusion of a cloned never developed past shooting at daughter for Alice fails to make A great horror film contains monsters. The few that do survive the audience care about the re- elements that shock and scare are so boring that viewers will lationship between them. This is viewers. Great action films have find themselves apathetic to their because it is explained that the memorable fights mixed with plight. What makes the characters child has been given false memo- good stories. “Resident Evil: Ret- harder to keep track of is a plot ries that could be programmed ribution” fails in both regards. point about cloning. Due to this, into any other clone. Her inclusion The fifth film adapted from the several characters played by the in the party and Alice leaving the survival-horror videogame fran- same actors have different moti- group to save her directly leads to chise is unable to distinguish itself vations and viewers can become the death of other group members as a film belonging to either genre. confused as to who is good or bad, as well. Photo provided by techscreens.com The film hardly gives the viewer a and why. Mila Jovovich seems like she is “Resident Evil: Retribution” fails at combining horror and action, characters are not chance to catch their breath before Though this film is based upon sleepwalking through her perfor- relatable and acting is lackluster. another fight begins. Zombies and a videogame it resembles the mance as Alice. She barely chang- other monsters lack any menace source material very little. Termi- es facial expressions or adjusts bidden Kingdom”) as Ada Wong. tempts to rescue her daughter. as the protagonists dispatch them nology and devices used in game her voice for the different scenes. She is the only one who seems like “Resident Evil: Retribution” quickly and easily. installments appear, but are briefly Sienna Giullory (“Inkheart”) plays she cares about her role in the film. is a film intended only for people The plot of the film is that se- mentioned or shown. Viewers who the part of Jill perfectly only due to It is disappointing she is not used who have experience in the fran- ries protagonist Alice (Mila Jovov- have not played the games will be the fact that her character is sup- for more than a couple scenes. chise. Though there is a quick re- ich, “The Three Musketeers”) has left unaware of the purpose; effects posed to emotionless and boring. The inclusion of characters cap of the previous movies, people been captured by the Umbrella or- and origin of these devices though Johann Urb (“2012”), Kevin Du- killed in previous installments is will be lost if they have not seen ganization, and must work with a some serve as critical plot points. rand (“Real Steel”) and Boris Kod- bittersweet. It takes away from them, or played the games. The team she does not trust to escape. Several characters from the games joe (“Surrogates”) are forgettable their deaths to reimagine them ending serves as nothing but bait It is a very basic story and never appear in name only as they have as members of the team assisting with new personalities as either for another installment in the se- attempts to be anything more. been rewritten to serve the needs Alice and mostly serve as cannon friend or foe to Alice. The end kills ries. I can only recommend this to The protagonists fight through of the film. fodder. The best performance is each of the clones of off by mem- newcomers if they want to see an representations of several cities, It is evident that director Paul given by Bingbing Li (“The For- bers of her group while Alice at- enjoyably bad film. The Killers look back while looking ahead their songwriting abilities and staying strong and being battle deliveries. “Runaways” reaches born will resonate with you into new dramatic heights for the the final lines. band, flawlessly mixing their post-punk sound with their sta- The lead track “Flesh dium anthem approach. This song sets the tone for the album, And Bone” starts the album which is bold and rejuvenating. While there were missteps along out with a bang. The band the way when experimenting on previous efforts, The Killers have has never seemed more finally found their footing. The band has experimented confident with their songwrit- with ballads in the past. Their b- sides compilation album, “Saw- ing abilities and deliveries.” dust,” saw the band reaching out in this direction. “Battle Born” By Bryan Kastelan finds them mastering this genre with the tracks “Heart Of A Girl” The Killers have packed quite and “From Here On Out.” The the punch this time out. We hear Photo provided by thebluewalrus.com closing of the album is very in- them come full circle, successful- The Killers return to the music radar stronger than ever as courage and boldness packs their four studio album “Battleborn.” teresting and rewarding. The al- ly mixing the greatest attributes to their former ruts. In the song bum seems to end twice, which is from all of their material so far. Photo provided by killerhiphop.comBryan Kastelan Contributing Writer “The Way It Was,” lead vocalist actually a good thing. “Be Still” “Battle Born” is the phrase writ- [email protected] Brandon Flowers asks, “Do you evokes the emotions of the slow- ten on the Nevada state flag. It is remember those golden nights?” er closing tracks from their previ- very appropriate that this is the One of the most influential and to captivate a new genera- This album will surely remind ous albums. title of the album that sees The bands, The Killers are back with tion. you of why you may have loved A spark hits when the title Killers looking back at their roots their forth studio album. This is On the two albums follow- this band to begin with. track, “Battle Born,” begins. This while adding a new maturity to one of the bands that introduced ing their debut album “Hot The lead track “Flesh And track in particular blends togeth- their compositions. There is not indie-alternative music to our Fuss,” some of the songwriting Bone” starts the album out with er every era of the band. It is a a weak moment, every second generation. They are back in this felt forced. But their newest al- a bang. The band has never perfect final track that will leave counts. “Battle Born” is ultimate- decade to remind us of that time bum “Battle Born” is a return seemed more confident with you satisfied. The message of ly satisfying and rewarding. WESLEY,The Robot

C6 FRIDAY, Sept. 21, 2012 Laker Review

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