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On the Web Arts fee brings New president takes office Pakistani musical Diana Gerstacker Asst. News Editor superstar Lohar [email protected] to Oswego’s Since entering Oswego as a freshman biochemistry major, much has changed for Becca Witkin. Now going into her se- Caravanserai nior year, a political science major with two minors, she has also been elected Stu- dent Association President. Brian Earley “I’ve been incredibly involved at Contributing Writer Oswego in many different aspects since I [email protected] was a freshman and there’s things I would like to see accomplished at Oswego before ARTSwego Director Mary Avrakotos I leave and [the presidency] was the right sits at her desk with a poster of Pakistani venue to do so,” Witkin said. musician Arif Lohar spread out on the Some of these accomplishments in- floor in front of her. Lohar is not well examiner.com clude a designated student activity space, known in the United States, but he is a a better relationship with University Po- superstar in his native Pakistan. This week’s Penfield Gems dives into lice and better communication to the or- “One of his YouTube videos is up to the world of quadripedal Communism ganizations and students. in Animal Farm. almost 8,000,000 hits,” Avrakotos said. “There’s a lot of great things that Lohar was on Oswego State’s cam- happen on this campus but people don’t pus from Monday until Wednesday as know,” Witkin said. “People don’t under- part of Caravanserai, Oswego State’s stand what Student Association does and UPDATES ALL year-long exploration of Pakistani arts Student Association sometimes doesn’t and culture. Students and faculty had WEEK AT: understand what clubs do.” a chance to see Lohar in concert at the oswegonian.com Witkin said she and her vice presi- Campus Center Arena, as well as the dent, Anthony Smith, are working on oppurtunity to attend classes and work- better communication. shops led by him. Adam Wolfe | The Oswegonian FRIEND OR LIKE US AT Oswego State students can pat them- facebook.com/oswegonian See WITKIN, page A4 New president Becca Witkin pauses momentarily for a photo outside of her office on Tuesday night. selves on the back for making opportu- nities of this magnitude possible. ARTSwego is the program respon- FOLLOW OUR TWEETS sible for most of the concerts and ex- twitter.com/TheOswegonian tra-curricular arts activities available to students and faculty on the Oswego State campus. ARTSwego would not be able to put on concerts and run the Laker Review programs it does without funding pro- vided by the arts fee, paid by students TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY each spring semester. “What we’re trying to help foster is a lifetime of participating in the arts,” Avrakotos said. The student arts fee is $25. Avrako- tos said the money from this fee, along with money from external grants and ticket sales, is used to fund a lot of the events and programs ARTSwego puts on around campus. These include the Performing Arts series, the Ke-nekt’ Chamber Music Series, the Living Writ- C5 ers Series and several different work- venturebeat.com shops and classes for both students and photo provided by Matt Harmer faculty. ARTSwego also puts funding in New S.A. president Becca Witkin is sworn in by S.A. Chief Justice Adam Wolfe (also the Editor-in-Chief of The Oswegonian) on Sunday, April 1 in The Point. with student run radio station WNYO Sports for the musical artists who come to cam- pus as part of the Oswego Indie Series. FIRST CONFERENCE WIN Avrakotos said it is important for Easing embargo allows music exchange students to get out of their dorm rooms and enjoy the arts that are available to Oswego State faculty, student travel to Cuba for educational study them and made possible by the arts fee. “Somehow we have to drive home Tim James that there’s a difference between watch- Staff Writer ing a video and going to a live perfor- [email protected] mance,” Avrakotos said. “Telling Tales: The Arts and Discov- Music professor Eric Schmitz and ery” is a program funded by ARTSwego. undergraduate student Nate Felty spent The program explores the many differ- a week in Cuba from March 31 through ent ways humans tell stories through B1 the use of art, literature, music and per- Jessica Bagdovitz| The Oswegonian April 7 studying Afro-Cuban music with renowned music professor Emilio formance. Five resident artists were Del Monte. brought in to assist students and faculty Opinion The two were able to travel to Cuba with hands-on workshops, including due to loosened regulations regard- Paul Rajeckas, Cynthia Hopkins and Christopher Monger. JOIN THE QUEST ing travel that previously required all travel for educational purposes to Avrakotos spoke highly of these art- count for credit. ists and the program itself, saying the Throughout their week in Cuba, experiences students get from these Schmitz and Felty completely immersed workshops sticks with them longer than themselves in Cuban music, seeing music what they learn in classes. performances and receiving three hour- “You forget what you learned on the long lessons from Del Monte daily. test,” Avrakotos said. “You never forget the transformative experience.” photo provided Eric Schmitz From left: Eric Schmitz, Emilio Del Monte, Nathan Felty demonstrate their instruments in Cuba. 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Quinn, 22, was arrested April 1 the HIV/AIDS epidemic. pointed Benjamin Hsiao, Ph.D, as their at 9:20 p.m. at 169 W Second St. on an ex- The event is held around the world new vice president of research, effective ecutive bench warrant. Quinn was released and is one of the oldest HIV/AIDS aware- May 1, ending a nationwide search that on a cash bail and is scheduled to appear ness campaigns. began last September. in court. Hsiao is a chemistry professor and • -watertowndailytimes.com the chair of the chemistry department at Kristy J. Buskey, 27, was arrested Stony Brook. Hsiao will be in charge of the April 1 at 8:44 a.m. at 169 W Second New Paltz advancing the school’s research mission St. for petit larceny and second degree through strategic planning. This includes physical harassment. 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Zen meditation helps Oswego State students relieve stress during crunch time as the end of the 2012 spring semester ap- proaches. Zen meditation class, held every Thurs- day evening in Campus Center room 205, is an alternative way to help students re- lieve stress. The classes are sponsored by the Lifestyles Center and the Counseling Services center. Sam Gordon, from the Zen center of Syracuse, is the instructor who leads participants to find their inner peace and relaxation. The practice of Zen meditation in- volves sitting, maintaining posture and most importantly, breathing correctly. Gordon helps participants learn more Mary Jean’s brings 35 about Zen Buddhism, which originated in years of alteration, tailoring, India then migrated to China and eventu- and stitching experience to ally into Japan. Oswego and surrounding “When people usually think about meditation, they picture monks with counties. shaved heads, said Ted Winkworth, the AOD Coordinator at the Lifestyles Cen- 122 West Second Street, Oswego, NY 13126 ter. “Instead, Zen meditation introduces 315-343-5066 M-F 10-6 pm Sat. 10-2 pm www.maryjeans.com people to a style where they interact with a world they are not used to.” The first Zen meditation class at Os- SUNY Oswego Students receive 10% of their order with Student I.D wego State took place during the Fall 2011 semester when the counseling services Nick Graziano | The Oswegonian center brought Shinge Roshi Roko Sherry Chayat to present some techniques for Top: Students partake in a Zen Mediatation workshop on Thursday. Bottom: Sam Gordon leads meditation to the campus community. Af- the workshop in the Campus Center. The workshop is held each week in Campus Center 205. ter a successful turnout, Zen meditation became an additional weekly program for which we cultivate inner peace, so that way to live a lifestyle.” the spring semester. we can respond intuitively and directly Posture and breathing are important as- “During the sittings, I teach people in any circumstances.” pects within the Zen sittings. Gordon men- the basic practice of meditation,” Gordon Rate of attendance for Zen meditation sit- tioned that practicing sitting is about building said. “People are constantly bombarded tings gradually increased during each session. awareness and cultivating mindfulness. How with stress, expectations, emotions and “Initially, we expected 10 people for the we go about our daily lives is important. The Fey Dragon most times we are aware of stress but not sessions; instead we received 40-50 students “Are we a prisoner to our daily lives?” aware of how much it affects us.” who keep coming back, which is really ex- Gordon said. “Practice is a tool and is According to the Zen Center of Syra- citing,” Winkworth said. “Lifestyles do a lot used as a way of becoming aware of how Metaphysical Crafts and Curiosities for the campus community. Zen meditation things affect us.” cuse website, “Zen is not a belief system Books, Incense, Tarot, Jewelry, Classes and so much more to which one converts; rather, it is an is one of the many programs that we do to “Each moment is a gift for students to age-old practice of mindfulness through help students find the happiness, healthiest take away from the Zen class,” Gordon said. Wednesday is College Day Service fraternity plans ballroom dance Present your College ID and receive 10% off store items

Proceeds to benefit scholarship; qualifications decided by alumni 52 W. Bridge Street, Oswego, NY Moraima Capellan T-Fri noon – 9 pm Staff Writer Sat-Sun 10 am – 6 pm [email protected] (315) 216-4156 The brothers of the Rho Xi chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. believe they have had a great influence on the Oswego State community. “I love to think we have impacted in a very positive sense,” said Castelli Laflotte, president of the Oswego chapter, “{by} bringing dynamic programs, dynamic leaders and doing positive things with var- ious community service projects.” Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was originally founded Jan. 9, 1914, at Howard University with the motto “Culture For Ser- Photo provided by Castelli Laflotte vice and Service For Humanity” and has Members of the Rho Xi chapter of Phi Beta Sigma are together during a food distribution event. since expanded internationally. The Rho Xi chapter at Oswego State is celebrating or three years. Laflotte explained that the the fraternity and the sister sorority, Zeta its 25th anniversary with a weeklong series brothers are just raising money for now and Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. of events to highlight their success, includ- that the chapter’s board of alumni will set Popular past programs by the frater- ing educational programs and culminating the criteria and qualifications for the schol- nity include “Cops 101,” a guide to dealing with the James A. Cain Scholarship Ball. arship. Any student will be able to apply. with the police and “The Evolution of Edu- “James A. Cain is one of my fraternity The James A. Cain Scholarship Ball will cation,” which focused on the education of brothers who actually founded all the be held April 21 in the Hewitt Union Ball- minorities from the 1960s to the present. chapters that are upstate in the central room. The programs of the week are not “I would love to see the chapter grow New York area, including Syracuse, Bing- all finalized, but the weekend activities in- in numbers as well as efforts, I want our hamton, Oswego and Utica,” Laflotte said. clude a Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta chapter to see another 25 beautiful years The scholarship ball will also raise networking session in the Campus Center. and help this campus grow,” Laflotte said. money for a scholarship that will be given This will be an opportunity for students to Sigma Week will run from Monday, to a qualifying student within the next two meet and network with older members of April 16 to Saturday, April 21. THE OSWEGONIAN NEWS FRIDAY, April 13, 2012 A4 Red meat: a raw deal A percussion“hot spot,” Beef, pork, lamb unhealthy in frequent consumption, experts say Cuba provides live music CUBA, from COVER every day from what my professor was Shirley Peng etables, health promotion coordinator low-fat chicken options such as boneless/ saying,” Felty said. “There’s enough in- Contributing Writer Michelle Sloan said. Based on previous skinless chicken breast. “[In Havana] you can find live music formation in each day of notes for me to [email protected] survey data, students do not eat many Most cuts of meats often contain mar- everywhere.” Schmitz said. dissect for a year.” fruits and vegetables. Students tend to go bling, which is fat that adds flavor and The two would pick which restau- It was only after they began study- Meat eaters might want to think twice toward burgers since they are easy and tenderness to the cooked product. rants to eat at based on the live bands ing with Del Monte that they realized about eating that burger after a major study quick, but that does not equal healthy. “The more marbling, the worse it is,” they heard from each one. how prominent a musician he was. If released linked the consumption of red “If students want to eat less healthy Formoza said. Stores are now required “The only time when it looked like there was a who’s who of Cuban mu- meat to increasing the risk of early death. food, they should not make it a regular to label nutrition facts on meats in which we couldn’t find live music was Good sic, Del Monte has played and record- In the Archives of Internal Medi- thing,” Sloan said. leaner meats are signified by its low calorie Friday,” Schmitz said. ed with everyone. cine, where the study was published, Red meat is considered a primary and fat content. Flavor and tenderness can When the pope had visited Cuba the “Literally, he has played with pret- researchers at the Harvard Public School source of protein and fat in most diets be added to lean meat by cooking it for a previous week, the Cuban government ty much everybody, and knows all of of Health stated that a high red meat where the MyPlate suggests consuming longer time in a crockpot with a little bit of allowed for Good Friday to be a national them,” Schmitz said. intake can lead to an increased risk of only five to six ounces of protein per day. water and seasoning, Formoza suggested. holiday, so there was no live music in Schmitz and Felty will be presenting chronic diseases and a higher mortal- According to the Los Angeles Times, “Anything in your diet, you want to the restaurants anymore. what they learned and performing on Quest ity rate. A daily three-ounce serving of the saturated fats and heme iron con- have variety,” Formoza said. “I am not “But on the way back to the hotel, we Day in Campus Center 208 at 10:15 a.m. unprocessed red meat, equivalent to the tained in red meats such as beef, pork against red meat since it does have a place actually heard some music and had to The trip to Cuba was funded by a size of a deck of cards, was associated and lamb are what makes it unhealthy. in the diet, it just shouldn’t be eaten ev- turn around,“ Felty said. “We caught the grant from the Research and Individ- with increasing the chance of death by These culprits damage cells, elevate eryday.” As stated by one of the research- band mid-rehearsal practicing in their ualized Student Experiences (RISE) at 13 percent, according to the Los Angeles the risk of cancers and contribute to fa- ers of the study in the Los Angeles Times, house. People were crowding up against Oswego State. With Schmitz’s guid- Times. Researchers also discovered that tal heart diseases. Processed red meat if one wants to eat red meat, unprocessed the windows to listen.” ance, Felty wrote a proposal for their a daily serving of processed meat, espe- contains high sodium levels, which is preferred and the servings should be Schmitz, who specializes in percussion, research and applied for the Student/ cially bacon and hot dogs, was associ- contributes to high blood pressure and limited to two or three times a week. explained the idea behind this project. Faculty Collaborative Challenge ated with an increased risk of premature preservatives such as nitrates that have The researchers also found that replac- “Cuba is really one of the hot spots Grant. According to the ORSP, the death up to 20 percent. previously been linked to people con- ing one serving of red meat with an alter- for percussion in the world,” Schmitz purpose of this grant is “to promote There has been a rise in students going tracting diabetes. native protein source was associated with said. “Cuba’s a really interesting place and support true student/faculty toward chicken, pork and steak, according A healthier option to red meat is choos- lowering the chance of death by seven to because it’s difficult to do things with- scholarly collaboration.” to Tamara Cunningham, manager of Coo- ing leaner cuts of meat. Items like ground 19 percent. These choices include fish, out personal connections.” The OSRP offers a number of dif- per Dining Center. The most popular items turkey breast, strip steak and 90 to 95 per- poultry, legumes, low-fat dairy products, Schmitz had met a fellow musician ferent grants for faculty and students, are bacon, hamburgers and chicken tenders. cent ground beef are better choices, said nuts or whole grains. in Cuba during his last visit at a restau- both individually and collaboratively. Students should be eating a good mix registered dietician Sarah Formoza. The “If people are careful in the choices rant, and this musician recommended They are in the process of moving the of carbs, fats, protein, fruits and veg- dining halls offer a variety of healthier they make, they should be fine,” Sloan that Schmitz meet with his teacher, responcibility to another office, Re- proteins ranging from London broil to said. “Things aren’t bad in moderation.” Emilio Del Monte. search and Individualized Student Although Schmitz was unable to Experiences (RISE). Schmitz, who also study with Del Monte at the time, he works on the committee that reviews Cultural program maintained an interest in another trip proposals, recommended that any stu- Witkin aims to improve communication to Cuba. He spoke with his student, dent interested in partaking in a simi- Felty, about the possibility of going to lar project of their own find a faculty attempts to launch WITKIN, from COVER she was a freshman.” Cuba earlier this year, and the two lat- member at Oswego State that has con- McDonald has offered advice, even giv- er decided to apply for a grant to make nections to the country they are seek- diversity discussion She said her favorite part of the posi- ing her readings on management, organi- the trip possible. ing to travel to. tion so far is seeing all parts of campus zation and positivity. Felty explained what he was able to “A good place to start is the Office and all different people from campus, “It’s really up to her at this point, what accomplish on this trip. “I’ve got enough of International Education, because some she wouldn’t normally interact she chooses to really focus on and what she material from 18-20 hours of lessons we they work closely with faculty members with. The most difficult part is the time chooses to kind of put to the side, she’s got had to study for decades,” Felty said. “I and know who goes to what countries,” commitment. Even with the position just so many options,” McDonald said. “From got more out of the first day I was there Schmitz said. starting, Witkin said the hours rival a my perspective, she’s still trying to figure than I expected out of the whole week.” Although the Student/Faculty Col- full-time job. out ‘what is the best way to achieve my Felty is pursuing a career in music laborative Challenge Grant can be Former S.A. President Jonathan Mc- goals’… She definitely wants to do the best performance as a percussionist. used for international travel, there are Donald warned her of the long hours job possible.” “I’d only known a handful of styles a wide range of domestic projects that before she took office. Recently, Witkin A final piece of advice from McDon- when I came down, and I just took notes it is used for. and McDonald have worked together ald is in trying to help whoever comes preparing for the upcoming year, but this in. He said the president has a great is not the first time the two have worked pool of resources and contacts, even if together. Witkin took the position of So- they don’t know the answer, they have Now Registering for cial Program Coordinator at SABP this the tools. year, a position McDonald held the previ- This lesson was taken seriously. ous year. But they have known each other “Don’t ever hesitate to come talk to me Summer 2012 since Witkin’s freshman year. about any issue,” Witkin said. Take a day, evening or online course at FM! Don’t ever hesitate to come talk to me about any Photo provided by the Office of Public Affairs issue, if I can’t solve it or don’t know how, I will Wednesday night’s performance part of Caravanserai. NEW Early Start Session ~ May 16th – June 1st point you in the right direction of someone who 4 Week Day Sessions ~ May29th – June 29th and ARTS, from COVER can, and if I can I will do everything in my power July 2nd – August 3rd Avrakotos also stressed the importance of to help you out. 8 Week Evening Session ~ May 29th – July 19th these programs being able to reach and have -Becca Witkin, Student Association President an impact on students in all majors, not just 10 Week Evening Session ~ May 29th – August 3rd the ones related to the arts. “What the effort is here is to say that creativity is a core value, it is something She described McDonald as both a “If I can’t solve it or don’t know how, View the Summer Class Schedule at fmcc.edu we need to teach,” Avrakotos said. “We mentor and a friend. I will point you in the right direction of don’t need to teach it to theatre students. “Every outgoing president has the someone who can, and if I can I will do To register for a class, contact the Registrar’s Office We don’t need to teach it to music stu- responsibility of training the incoming everything in my power to help you out. at (518) 736-FMCC (3622) Ext. 8701 dents. We don’t need to teach it to art stu- president,” McDonald said. “Luckily this I’m trying to be a true leader of the student dents. We need to embrace it for all the year I had known Becca previously… body, a voice for the students and I want 2805 State Hwy. 67, Johnstown, NY 12095 (518) 736-FMCC (3622) disciplines. In our world that is changing through involvement on campus since students to be able to come to me.” [email protected] fmcc.edu so rapidly, creative thinking is what ev- eryone is going to need to do.” Oswego State’s location compared to A few college credits short for graduation? universities located in large metropolitan areas plays a role in the need to provide students with more chances to enjoy the arts on campus. “We have a large residential campus,” Check Our Tech said Fritz Messere, dean of the School of Communication, Media and the Arts. “You find that there’s opportunities that are appro- this summer! priate to a residential campus that might not be needed if the campus was in downtown New York City.” Cynthia Calbough, chair of the Art De- partment at Oswego State, said the arts fee started as a way for students to collectively fund an arts series at the school. 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She said 4 Intro to Digital Photography these programs and events help students 4 Ceramics, Painting & Drawing and faculty to work together on many 4 Plus many more! different levels. “Through faculty collaboration comes • Transferable SUNY credits student collaboration,” Calbough said. “That’s the real goal.” Calbough added that Oswego State www.genesee.edu acts as the cultural center for the entire county of Oswego. 1-800-CALL-GCC “Students not only are giving themselves an incredible gift, but giving the community an incredible gift,” Calbough said. “Without 7 campus locations: Albion, Arcade, Batavia, Dansville, Lima, Medina, and Warsaw the arts fee, the students would have a cul- tural desert on campus.” The student arts fee is a key component to Test Our Tech! keeping arts programs funded and allowing Scan the QR Code with your mobile Oswego State to offer a wide range of activi- device to connect to GCC Schedule. ties for students of all areas of study. 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Nearly two calendar years and to the team how important execution on 5 10 consecutive losses against conference the field would be against Potsdam during Jessica Bagdovitz | The Oswegonian opponents later, the Lakers defeated practice this week. Freshman attacker Cody Hoose protects the ball from Potsdam defenders during the Lakers’ 8-6 win. the Potsdam Bears, 8-6, at Laker Field, “We will be fine, we just need to be able Wednesday night. to keep our execution at a high level even 9 The Lakers entered the game on a two- when things get chaotic out there,” Miccio feel the game would never have been that ond quarter, Oswego State dominated game losing streak, both losses coming in said. “Teams are desperate at this time of close,” Berkman said. “I was disappointed the possession of the ball, out shooting one-sided affairs against conference oppo- the year because they want their season to at halftime as we were out shooting them Potsdam nine to five and taking a 5-3 nents. Despite one of the best nonconfer- continue; that’s what makes this confer- eighteen to six and it was tied at two goals. lead at halftime. ence records in program history, the SU- ence so difficult.” With that said, we were fortunate to come A pair of Oswego State freshmen led Softball NYAC has gotten the better of the Lakers Potsdam entered the game coming off out on top and it was a good road win to the way in the first half, as Connor Kham- Wednesday, April 11 in recent years. a close victory at Brockport, rallying in start the conference schedule.” mar had a hat trick through two periods “Conference games are do or die, that’s the fourth quarter to win, 10-9. Accord- Oswego State and Potsdam came out and Brandon Dzwonkowski had two the bottom line,” senior captain Eric Mic- ing to head coach Rick Berkman, the game fighting Wednesday, as each team had points including a goal with seven seconds 5 cio said. “We have to understand that ex- should not have been that close. eight and nine shots on goal respec- left in the first quarter. ecution on defense and offense is essential “As far as the late rally at Brockport, if tively in the first quarter, and the game to our success. We just need to take it one we could have shot better in the first half, I was tied at three a piece. During the sec- See LACROSSE, page B2 8 Softball loses doubleheader to Utica Women’s Lacrosse Baseball drops 2 SUNYAC Tuesday, April 10 games against Brockport Mike Reynolds Lakers, and Briona Enny of the Pioneers. Staff Writer In the top of the second inning, Groat 11 [email protected] let up two singles and a walk to load the bases, but she calmed down and was able to force a ground out to end the scare. In The Oswego State softball team the bottom of the same inning, the Lak- dropped to 8-11 overall after being swept ers also loaded the bases, but were able 12 by Utica College in a doubleheader on to capitalize on the opportunity when Wednesday, losing game one, 5-9, and senior Brittany Carbacio knocked in two game two, 5-8. The Lakers have a tough runs on a two-out single. The Lakers suc- road ahead, including a doubleheader cessfully pulled off a double steal, but against undefeated SUNY Cortland. Enny was able to end the threat with a “During the first game we were ex- strike out. UPCOMING changing home runs with them,” head Oswego State was able to put up two coach Casey Price said. “Our bats were more runs in the bottom of the third in- working throughout the day but we had ning. Baker knocked in one of those two MATCHES some shortcomings defensively that may runs on a double that was inches away have cost us the game.” from being a home run, which would * green indicates The Lakers scored five runs in both have been her third of the day. The dou- home games the first and second games of the day, ble put the Lakers up by four, but Enny but were undone by defensive lapses. Se- was able to end the inning. nior Shannon Baker had two home runs Groat had thrown a flawless game up Baseball in the first game, and nearly hit one out until the fourth inning, when she hit a Friday, April 13 in the second game. Junior Ashley Sny- rough patch. Senior Haley Butler started der pitched the entirety of the first game, off the inning with a single for the Pio- Jessica Bagdovitz | The Oswegonian despite allowing nine runs and six home neers, and started the rally that would vs. An Oswego State baseball player swings at a pitch during the Lakers’ doubleheader loss to Brockport. runs and picked up the loss, dropping bring Utica back into the game. her to 8-6 on the season. After a fly out, junior outfielder Our hitting has been a lot better this Meghan Matan hit a two-run home run Ryan Deffenbaugh eighth, creating a great opportunity for season, and I think our new weight train- to cut the Lakers’ lead in half. After an- Location: Laker Field Contributing Writer Oswego State to win the game. The Lak- ing program has something to do with other ground out, Groat allowed a hit and Time: 3 p.m. [email protected] ers were unable to capitalize however, it.” Price said. “Shannon Baker hit two a walk, and then loaded the bases on an going down on an infield pop-up and home runs in game one after not having error by second baseman Katie Bredin. Softball (DH) The Oswego State baseball team two fly outs. a home run all season, so the improve- The Pioneers’ catcher Mallory Ingalls pro- dropped a pair of games in an afternoon Brockport then put together a two-out ments are starting to show.” ceeded to hit a two-run single to tie the Saturday, April 14 doubleheader against The College at Brock- rally in the ninth, scoring three runs with The second game ended in an offen- game for Utica. Utica loaded the bases port on Saturday. The Lakers lost the first four straight hits off Oswego State senior sive shootout, much like the first game, again on a bunt single but Groat was able vs. game, 5-2, in extra innings and then lost 8-3 pitcher Brady Farkas, who had come on but the beginning of the game made it to end the inning on a fly out. in the second game at Laker Field. in relief an inning earlier. The Lakers seem like it might be a pitchers’ duel The Lakers jumped ahead of their con- went down in order the next inning to between freshman Danielle Groat of the See SOFTBALL, page B2 ference foe early on in the first game. Junior end the game. Location: Laker Field second baseman Mike Stark led off the first Buniak led the offense in the game with Time: 12 p.m. inning with a base hit and stole second base two hits, while Stark and Mazzullo each before coming around to score on an er- had a hit and a run scored. rant pick-off attempt from Brockport senior It was Brockport who jumped ahead Women’s Lacrosse pitcher Mark Ciccotti. early in the second game of the double- The Lakers tacked on another run to header, plating two runs in the second in- Saturday, April 14 their lead in the second inning when senior ning and one run in the fourth. first baseman David Mazzullo scored on se- The Lakers were able to answer with nior fielder Steve Roman’s single through a run of their own in the next half inning vs. the left side. With the bases loaded and one when Buniak led off with a bunt single and out, Oswego State had a chance to rally for later came around to score on junior catcher more runs in the inning, but were unable to Alex Jurczynski’s two-out double. Location: Laker Field come through with the big hit. The Lakers’ pitching staff was unable Time: 1 p.m. Brockport knocked home a run in both to stave off Brockport’s lineup. Brockport the third and fifth innings to knot the score at scored another run in the sixth then two 2-2, where it stayed through seven innings, runs in both the seventh and eighth innings. Men’s Lacrosse sending the game into extras. Oswego State Oswego state senior pitcher Mark Schaper junior pitcher Dan Erne kept Brockport’s struggled, giving up six runs on 13 hits, but Saturday, April 14 line-up in check through seven innings, al- was able to battle through 6.2 innings while lowing only one earned run while scatter- striking out six. ing eight hits and striking out five. The Lakers were able to get two runs @ “Dan did a great job getting ahead of across in the bottom of the eighth on two hitters and mixing his pitches to keep them Brockport errors, but Oswego State’s bats off balance,” Oswego State head coach Scott were otherwise unable to rally back and the Location: Saratoga Field Landers said. Lakers dropped the game, 8-3. Jessica Bagdovitz | The Oswegonian Laker sophomore outfielder Scott Bu- Time: 1 p.m. A member of the softball team swings at a pitch during the Lakers’ doubleheader loss to Utica on Wednesday. niak doubled to lead off the bottom of the See BASEBALL page B2 Quote of the Week

I love the track team. Some people join sororities, I have my track team. They’re like my family. - Freshman pole-vaulter Brittany DalCais THE OSWEGONIAN Blue Line FRIDAY, April 13, 2012 B2 Oswego State Softball hoping to ROAD RECAPS DalCais sets aim high improve record in Women’s Lacrosse Freshman pole-vaulter shatters records, wins SUNYAC championship conference play Oswego State was unable to come up with the victory on Tuesday, falling to SUNY Potsdam, 12-11. The Lakers Mike Kraft SOFTBALL, From B1 trailed by one goal in the game’s last Managing Editor four minutes, but they could not net the [email protected] It was really exciting Both teams settled down after that, tying goal to send the game into over- with the Lakers going down in order to time. Oswego State held an early 3-1 It is a rare occurrence when a freshman is because I wasn’t even end the fourth, and Utica going down lead eight minutes into the game, but able to break a school record in his or her first ranked first. For me to on three consecutive pitches to start the Potsdam took the lead eight minutes competition. It is even more rare when they fifth inning, but the offense picked back later. Junior goalie Ashlee Engel did her break their own record in the same season – jump and win, especially up in the bottom half of the fifth. The Lak- part, registering 23 saves throughout the twice. But for freshman pole-vaulter Brittany against all the seniors, it ers put two runners on but were not able game. Senior attacker Erin Cummings DalCais, this is exactly what has happened to capitalize. They had two singles and and junior midfielder Kasey Kuzma for the women’s track and field star this year. was reallt exciting. I was a double steal that put runners on sec- each registered three goals. DalCais’ pole-vaulting career began at really proud.” ond and third with two outs, but popped the end of her freshman year at West Milford out to end the inning. Men’s Golf High School in Hewitt, N.J., when her coach -Brittany DalCais on In the sixth inning Utica got started recommended that she try her hand at the right away with three straight singles from Oswego State tied for seventh with a sport. It proved to be a perfect match and Champion placing first at SUNYACs Courtney Fitzgerald, Kristie Jones and team score of 334 at the Hamilton Spring DalCais continued pole-vaulting through- Bridgette Plummer to load the bases for a Invitational on Tuesday. Junior Nick out her high school career before coming to Photo by Marcello Cutti, Jr. fourth time in the game. The Pioneers had Sterling led the team with a 5-over par 77 Oswego State in the fall. stranded seven runners prior to the inning, to tie him for ninth individually. Sopho- “I love the track team,” DalCais said. 10 feet 10 ¼ inches. DalCais’ performance to jump and win, especially against all but were able to fully capitalize on this op- more John Mackie carded the second- “Some people join sororities, I have my track earned her first place in the event, besting the seniors, it was really exciting. I was portunity when Ingalls hit a grand slam, best round for the Lakers with an 85. team. They’re like my family.” the second place finisher by four inches. really proud.” giving her six RBIs for the game, and lead- Sophomore Colt Tooley and senior Ryan DalCais needed just one meet to shat- Although she did not break her own re- DalCais appeared in the ECAC Cham- ing Utica to an 8-4 lead. Reynolds each posted an 86. ter a previous pole-vaulting record set by cord for a second time at the Hamilton In- pionships the following weekend, finishing After another error by Oswego State Katy Schmidt and Abby Oliver. Schmidt vitational on Feb. 4, DalCais did finish third 22nd out of 34 competitors with a height and a single, Price finally decided to take Track and Field and Oliver previously held the record for with a height of 10-feet 6-inches. She also of 10 feet 6 inches. DalCais said that she Groat out of the game and replaced her highest pole-vault at 9 feet 6 ¼ inches. In tried her hand at the 400m dash, finishing sprained her ankle during her first jump, with junior Sarah Thayer, but it was too Senior Dylan Hardwick set a new her first collegiate meet for the Lakers at the third with a time of 1:03.58. which hindered any chance of posting a little too late for the Lakers. school record in the 5,000 meter run with St. Lawrence Invitational on Jan. 21, Dal- DalCais nearly broke her own pole- height that would qualify her for Nationals. The Lakers added one more run in the a first-place time of 15:11.96 at the Roch- Cais recorded a school-record pole vault of vaulting mark at the Cornell Invitational She still managed to have the second-best bottom of the sixth on an RBI double, but ester City Classic, breaking the record set 10 feet 6 inches, good for third place in the with a height of 10-feet 10-inches, which performance among SUNYAC competition. were quiet in the last inning and ceded the in 2003 by over two seconds. Freshman event. Her performance qualified her for gave her a sixth-place finish out of 24 pole- DalCais showed that it did not make a loss to Utica. Brittany DalCais broke her own school the ECAC Championships from March 2-3 vaulters. DalCais had the second best show- different whether she pole vaulted indoors “I was really hoping Groat would be record in the pole vault, winning the in New York City. ing amongst SUNYAC representatives in or outdoors, as she has placed first in the first able to get us through the game but things event with a jump of 10 feet, 8 inches. “My first college meet was really nerve- the event. two outdoor track and field events this sea- just didn’t go her way,” Price said. “She Sophomores Jeff Rozler, Christina Sa- racking because I had only been jumping for After not competing in the RIT Tiger Invi- son. She took first place in her first outdoor has a lot of movement on her pitches and I kowski and freshman Matt Wagenhaus- two weeks and before that I hadn’t jumped tational, DalCais returned to competition in event of the season at the Hamilton College trusted her to get us through the game, but er each posted first-place finishes. since the summer,” DalCais said. “During the Deneault Invite hosted by Cornell Uni- Continental Invitational with a height of 10 it just goes to show how one bad pitch can the fall season our coach left so there was no versity. She placed eighth with a height of feet. Although it was her shortest mark of change the entire outcome of a game.” way that I could jump. As soon as the new 10 feet 10 inches, again just falling short of her career, it still bested the school’s old re- The Lakers had four total errors in Athletes of the Week coach came in I had two weeks of practice.” her previous mark. DalCais finished ahead cord by 3 ¾ inches. the game, and had a poor defensive day However, months before the start of the of the rest of the SUNYAC field in the event. Her fourth first-place finish came in the all around. season, DalCais found herself in an uncom- With back-to-back heights falling just Nazareth/Rochester City Classic on April “We played really sloppy defensively to- fortable situation when former head coach short of her own school record, DalCais had 7, where DalCais’ height of 10 feet 8 inches day, and it’s been a problem for us all season,” Bobby Wilson, a pole vault-oriented coach, arguably the best showing of her young ca- outperformed the second place finisher by Price said. “If we can clean up the defense a resigned in September to take the head reer at the SUNYAC Championships hosted 1 foot 7 ¾ inches. DalCais’ first-place score bit, we have the ability to beat anyone.” coaching job with the track and field team by Hobart William Smith on Feb. 26. Dal- qualified her for the ECAC Championships Despite the Lakers being 8-11, Price is at Central Michigan. Wilson, who recruited Cais placed first in the pole vault with a on May 17-18. happy with the improvement she is seeing DalCais to come to Oswego State, tried to school record height of 11 feet 5 ¾ inches. DalCais has set high goals for her future. on the field and is looking forward to play- persuade her to come to Central Michigan, Not only did DalCais break her own school By her senior year, DalCais wants to not just ing Cortland on Saturday. but the travel distance from her hometown record for the second time this season, but qualify for Nationals, but win the event. She “We are looking much better than we was too substantial. she also became the first female in Oswego is aiming to jump a height of 13 feet during did this time last year,” Price said. “We “It was hard at first,” DalCais said. “But State history to ever win the pole vault at her collegiate career. still have a long way to go but I love the once the new coach (David Thompson) came the SUNYAC Championships. She also be- “I set my standards really high because improvement we have made so far. We’re in, it was a better match. We get along great came the first female in Laker history to fin- I want something to keep striving for,” Dal- sitting right in the middle of the confer- and he knows a lot about pole-vaulting.” ish an event in first place at SUNYACs since Cais said. “Right now I know I want to jump ence right now, and we can make our way But the St. Lawrence Invitational was 2002, when Alisia Knight won the high 13 feet. I want to be an All-American. I want higher than that if everyone plays solid the just the beginning for DalCais’ memorable jump and Jackie Cianfarano won both the to place top eight in the nation. rest of the way.” season. She went on to break her own pole- long and triple jumps. DalCais continues her record-breaking The Lakers take on the nationally- BRITTANY DALCAIS vaulting record the following weekend at “It was really exciting because I wasn’t season with the University of Rochester In- ranked Red Dragons in a double header the Cortland Classic, registering a height of even ranked first,” DalCais said. “For me vitational on Saturday, April 14. Saturday, with the first game starting at Track and Field 12 p.m. and the second game starting Freshman, Hewitt, N.J. LACROSSE, From B1 around 2 p.m. Dalcais shattered the out- Lakers continue to work door school record in the pole Potsdam would answer 26 seconds into Lakers to open up vault in a first-place finish at the toward SUNYAC playoffs the second half, as junior Ryan McConnell Nazareth/Rochester City Classic scored one of his two points on the night with an ECAC-qualifying height with an unassisted goal off of a fast break. of 10 feet, 8 inches (3.25m), Potsdam would get within one point of 3-game homestand breaking the record of 10 feet Oswego State during the third quarter after (3.05m). She is tied for the top senior Ryan Paparella scored on an unassist- mark in the conference. DalCais ed goal to make it a 6-5 game. BASEBALL, From B1 was also a member of the win- Oswego State would take back control in ning 4x400 relay with a school- the fourth quarter, led by a pair of man-up Buniak and Matt Miller each had two hits record time of 4:05.35. opportunities that slowed down Potsdam’s with a run scored. The Lakers struggled against offense, as well as a goal by junior Casey Bal- Brockport junior pitcher James Bardenett, who zer that made it an 8-5 game. Potsdam would allowed only one run over seven innings while score a final goal, but a defensive stalemate striking out seven and walking one. the final 10 minutes of action led to a final Coach Landers said that his team’s strategy score of 8-6. in game two was not affected by game one go- “[Oswego State head coach] Martin has ing into extra innings, but said he did feel that done a great job in only his second year,” Berk- after game one the team was “a little demoral- man said. “We needed to play our best if we ized and came out flat for game two.” wanted to beat a very good Oswego team.” After the two losses, and two more to Ca- The win puts Potsdam at 5-4 on the sea- zenovia on Tuesday, the Lakers are 11-15 and son and 1-1 in conference play. Oswego State 2-5 in conference play. They are scheduled to is now 8-2 on the year with a 1-2 conference play a three-game series against conference op- record. The Lakers’ win keeps their playoff ponent SUNY New Paltz, with the first game hopes alive, and according to Miccio, their starting at 3:00 p.m. Friday followed by a dou- expectations of making the SUNYAC play- bleheader at noon Saturday. All games will be offs are higher then ever. played at Laker Field. “Without a doubt that has been the “We can play with everybody in our con- goal all year,” Miccio said. “Nothing has ference,” Landers said. “We have to put all the MATT WAGENHAUSER changed, we are more than capable of get- aspects of the game together and be good ev- Jessica Bagdovitz | The Oswegonian ting there and making a lot of noise when it eryday. We have to fight each weekend for Track and Field Sophomore attacker Chris Porten cradles the ball during the Lakers’ 8-6 victory over Potsdam on Wednesday. comes playoff time.” three straight games with no letdowns.” Freshman, Greenlawn, N.Y.

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Softball hoping to ers said. “Jon Stevens has done a tremendous job. He’s been a bulldog for us. Every time he takes the mound, I think our team believes improve record in they can win.” Stevens has a 4-1 record in six starts this season, striking out 28 batters in 41.2 innings conference play while holding hitters to a .210 batting aver- age against him and posting a miniscule 0.86 earned run average. Also pitching well for Oswego State are ju- nior Adam Bishop and freshman Sheldon Pau- ra. Bishop has compiled a 3.63 ERA in eight appearances, four of which are starts, striking out 14 in 22.1 innings. Paura has a 3.86 ERA in five appearances, all in relief. As for the offense, Landers said he thought it would be the team’s strong suit entering the season, but to this point, it is not where he wants it to be. “Some days we’re good and some days we’re bad,” Landers said. “There’s a lot of Jessica Bagdovitz | The Oswegonian guys I’m pleased with, but they’ve been up Under first-year head coach Scott Landers, the baseball team is 11-15 overall this year and 2-5 in SUNYAC. and down.” Freshman outfielder John Rauseo leads the team in hitting with a .362 batting average in Collin Leadbeater we’re headed, yet I’m still disappointed in 58 at bats. Sophomore outfielder Scott Buniak Asst. Sports Editor terms of I don’t think we are where I thought trails him with a .340 average in 94 at bats. [email protected] we would be to this point,” Landers said. “We Power has not been apparent this season still have to work on a lot of things and sure for Oswego State, as the team has only hit a to- For the first time in 25 years, the Oswego things up.” tal of seven home runs. Junior catcher Alex Ju- State men’s baseball team is under the guid- One of the areas that Landers said needs to rczynski and junior infielder Mike Stark have ance of a new head coach. Scott Landers has improve is in the bullpen, as relief pitching has each hit two homers. taken the reigns of the Lakers after longtime been a weak spot for the Lakers thus far. Despite the holes Landers sees in his team, head coach Frank Paino did not return for this “We lost five games early because of re- he believes that the Lakers have the ability to season. And despite the success Oswego State lief pitching,” he said. “Five of our first seven finish strong and contend for the postseason. has seen in the past, Landers quickly saw that [losses] we were winning in the ninth inning.” “I think we can finish great,” Landers changes needed to be made for this season. Landers moved the team’s No. 3 starting said. “We obviously can’t slip up going for- “I think, to be honest, everything needed pitcher, senior Mark Schaper, to the closer’s ward in these league games, but we have to be changed,” Landers said. “Right from the role to sure up the bullpen and help maintain the ability to go forward and to make the culture to the way people approach things, and leads late in games. Schaper has recorded four conference tournament.” I think we’ve done a pretty good job with that.” saves in the role this season. Oswego State has 14 games remaining, in- The first-year coach has led the Lakers to A major positive for the Lakers this year cluding 11 in conference play. Landers said the an 11-15 overall record and a 2-5 mark in SUN- has been their starting pitchers, especially ju- only thing standing in the Lakers’ way of mak- YAC play. Landers said he has definitely seen nior captain and ace of the staff, Jon Stevens. ing the SUNYAC tournament is themselves. improvement in a team that went 19-20 overall “Our starting pitching has been very “We can go toe-to-toe with anybody physi- in 2011 with only one conference victory. good. We typically get a consistent start out cally,” Landers said. “Right now, it’s whether “I’m pleased with our progress and where of our starters every time out there,” Land- we can do that mentally.” 2012 Oswegonian hockey picks Clean Cuts.

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GUIDE FOR BASEBALL DROPS GAYS DOUBLEHEADER B?5 B1 shanghaiist.com OPINIONCongress shall make no law... abridging Jessica Bagdovitz | The Oswegonian the freedom of speech, or of the press... VOLUME LXXV ISSUE XX • www.oswegonian.com -First Amendment FRIDAY, April 13, 2012 B6 THE OSWEGONIAN The independent student newspaper of Oswego State since 1935 STAFF EDITORIAL GUIDELINES BEGIN QUEST FOR KNOWLEDGE We want your thoughts on our coverage, campus and local issues, or anything regarding the Oswego State community. It’s about that time of year. It’s 40 de- quite the fun day if you know what you’re task. Your professors did not tell you to go for grees after a cruel glimpse of summer over doing. Take a look online at the schedule their own pleasure but for your mind wealth E-mail all letters as Word attachments to [email protected] or mail submis- Spring Break. The trees are beginning to and see some of the presentation topics, and possible increase in brain size. sions to 139A Campus Center, Oswego N.Y. 13126 bud and those buds fly off in the wind and some of them sound pretty cool and/or hi- Even if you feel like you’ll have too much smack you in the face. Your roommates track larious. There are presentations for pretty work to do that day to go to Quest, leave dif- All writers must provide their real name, address, academic year, in mud and class work is making you want much any major, with Iran is Toast, West Af- ferential equations or your 15-page paper major and phone number (which will not be published). to scream. Who knows, you might even be rican Women As the Comparator Class to the for just half an hour and just walk around. graduating in a month’s time and are facing Trans Atlantic Slave Trade 18th ro Early 19th The Campus Center corridor will literally be the anxiety of whether you will actually get Century, Using Criticism to Your Advantage, packed with posters and people very willing Members of organizations should include their title if their letter to leave or not. It must be Quest time! Commercialized Presentation of Thanksgiv- to tell you about them and the research they addresses an issue pertaining to the organization. What is Quest Day, you ask? Is it the ing in Magazine Media, Digitellers, Synthesis did to create them, and maybe they’ll even mythical trek to the Hidden Fields in search of of Meso-sulfobutyl Tetrapyridyl Porphyrin tell you about how many hours they put into For publication, letters should be 250 words or less and submitted by the Tuesday mushrooms, the freshman quest for the mean- (you try typing that up), Neural Networks: it if you ask. It won’t be a small number. prior to the desired publication date. ing of college, or is it the day you sleep until 3 New Perspectives and the Discussion on the Frolic in the meadow of biology p.m. due to Questmas Eve celebrations? No, Summit for Supporting Student Start-ups. posters and bask in the glow of anthro- The Oswegonian reserves the right to edit and reject letters and friends! It is the day where your fellow stu- There’s really something for everybody there, pology presentations. Go and awe at the cannot guarantee that all letters will be published. dents attempt daring feats of academia in a and you aren’t limited to one area, either. It computer graphics and weep at the video quest for knowledge. Don’t believe us? We’re allows you to explore some of the really cool game simulations. Fall to your knees for Opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not always reflect those of pretty sure nobody actually said what Quest stuff that you probably don’t even know is psychology talks and prostrate yourself is supposed to stand for, so you can make up going on around campus. before the power of meteorology graphs. The Oswegonian. your own fancy definition or just go with ours. Your professors will sometimes make you Go forth and leave your dorm room. Es- In all actuality, Quest is the day where go; sometimes it will be an extra credit oppor- cape the monotonous library and get the Campus Center and Lanigan Hall are tunity. You should take it as an awesome op- some knowledge into your skull that you filled with presentations of student research. portunity. Take some notes if you have to, but would never have been able to have if it VOX POP Hopefully you all know this by now, as it’s go to enjoy it and not as some forced laborious weren’t for the glory of Quest Day. “The Voice of the People” IN THE OFFICE Will you be attending any Quest Journalism still thrives in many forms presentations next week? Bell was. time on the mundane parts of their job, But, I stand by my answer with the like getting lost in the downtown section explanation that I believe they mean to of town. It is easier to keep in contact ask, is print media dying? Are we losing with sources through email and messag- “No, I have other plans for that our newspapers? And my answer to that ing systems. adjusted question is probably. But the biggest benefit is that data, day.” One thing is obvious; newspapers are which can be turned into facts and sta- Gwen Girsdansky in a massive state of flux: all that remains tistics, is easily accessible now. It’s a -Beth Hemmes News Editor of the glory days when old-fashioned matter of having the time resources and shoe leather and some perseverance are skill to interpret the data into useable freshman, psychology [email protected] remnants. There have been cuts to staff, knowledge for the public and then find- hiring freezes and closed bureaus. Virtu- ing a way to finance it. It can even be There’s ink in my blood. ally empty newsrooms seem to be pulled displayed in a more compelling manner It’s a gift from my father’s family. from a post-apocalyptic world. with design software. Passed down from father to son, until I But journalism is by no means dying. Online centers of investigative re- was born a daughter. But it knows no gen- The act of bringing the news to people is search are booming. The public still has der. And now I have that same ink run- not threatened, only the medium. Most of a need to know what is going on. And ning through my veins. society prefers quick Internet searches to journalists will always find a way to pro- Following in the footsteps of my fore- reading the paper over breakfast, but they vide it. “I want my day off.” fathers, I’ve started my writing career in are still consuming the news, still requir- As Bob Woodward said, stories aren’t journalism. I’m at the very least commit- ing journalism. necessarily found online. It still requires -Ryan Kendrick ted to it for the next two years, since I’m There are very few print supporters that the human touch. Every story must rely freshman, business now enrolled at the University of Mis- will talk about the benefits of the Internet on human sources and journalistic prin- souri-Columbia. Some people don’t have and I’m a print girl, through and through. ciples like accuracy. Many online stories confidence in that, but that’s more about Call it a betrayal, but despite the Inter- still do rely on those techniques, espe- the field than me. net’s contribution to the exponentially in- cially stories from newspapers that have They say, “Gwen, isn’t journalism dying?” creased news production cycle and the ex- worked to integrate the online medium. “No, it’s more alive than ever,” I tell them. ponentially decreased care for accuracy, it Print may suffer as a result of tech- Maybe it’s like in “Peter Pan,” where has benefited journalism in so many ways. nology revolution, but journalism could if I clap my hands and hope real hard, Phone numbers and addresses are very well thrive if standards are stressed journalism will be okay, just like Tinker easily found now. Journalists spend less and adhered to. “I will be presenting at Quest.”

-Kimberly Patterson LETTERS TO THE EDITOR junior, language and int’l trade As the semester is coming to an end, I the great friends I’ve gained. amount of hoodies, sweatshirts and other have been putting things into perspective. All of them have contributed to my college paraphernalia they purchase in the While it is time to really buckle down and personal growth and have been support- college bookstore. These objects will serve hand in your best work of the semester, ive in one way or another throughout the as mementos, relics and items in which to many of us find ourselves lost in a shuffle years. As a student who is away at school, exhibit their now alumnus school pride. of dwindling time with graduating friends. my closest friends have become my tight- As we think back on all of our road trips, As the years of college have come and ly knitted family away from home and an attended hockey games, late night walks gone, you have met many people, some extension of my biological kin. back from Bridge St, and all nighters in “I’m not going. I’m doing a of those have become really good friends While the reality of my friends grad- the 24-hour room, I can only hope they lot of work that week, and I’ll and others forgettable. Who you chose uating can leave me somewhere between cherish our memories the same. to spend your time with while in college sadness and loneliness, I have chosen need a day off.” greatly influences the kind of experiences instead to spend the last of our time cel- Sincerely, you had. My college experience has been ebrating the remaining weeks together. -Stephanie Hess overwhelmingly good thus far because of You can always tell the graduates by the Kwame Bell junior, graphic design

Another season has ended for the Os- Jamie Reece, who announced our games We are very proud to announce that six wego State men’s ACHA D-1 club hockey and kept our stats. A big thank you to players from this year’s team have earned team and we have many people to thank for Brian Tosti, who recorded/produced live the distinction of being named Academic our successful season. We could not have broadcasts of our games over the web. All-Americans. This is the largest group to done as well as we did without the finan- The parents and alumni appreciated it. earn this honor since the program has joined cial support of the Student Association at A big thank you also goes out to the the ACHA. They are senior Mike Reid and Oswego State. We also want to thank Mike Hibbie, Javiar and Dwayne, the rink main- juniors Mike Renick, Aaron Frohm, James “I’ll be there all day.” Paestella for his donation of an authentic tenance staff who keep the ice surface in Hollowell, Chris MacRae and Derek Farley. Ryan Miller USA jersey which we raffled such pristine condition. Their outstanding Our biggest thank you goes out to our -Samantha Eddinger off, our sponsors Clean Check Hockey, assistance during practices and games has great parents and the great community of junior, wellness management Damn Good T- Shirts and Battle Axe Hock- been invaluable to our program. They are Oswego who supported us all season. ey of Oswego, and Tavern on the Lock and some of our biggest fans. August is just around the corner, and Uniforms, Etc. of Fulton. Their generosity As we do every season, we need to new players will be trying out for the roster is very much appreciated. say good bye to our graduating seniors spots that were held by Adam, Mike, Nick, We would also like to thank the and wish them well in their futures. Adam Chris and Mike. The new players will be people behind the scenes who helped to Webster, Nick Phelps, Chris Cavanaugh, wearing their numbers but they will always keep our team running: Kathryne Davis Mike Reid and Mike Weronski have been be a part of our Laker team. and Adam Rupczyk of Oswego State, who an important part of our program and al- wrote articles on the team which were though we will miss them and hate to see Sincerely, published in both The Oswegonian and them leave, we are proud of them and wish Oswego Campus Celebrities; our official them the best. Our “Voice of the Lakers,” Jay Peacock, Head Coach See web exclusive Opinion articles at team photographer, Karl Backhaus, who Deanna Drexler, is also graduating, and we Bruce Zellar, Faculty Advisor took over 5,000 action shots of the team, wish her the best in her future. We are very The 2011-2012 Oswego State ACHA D1 many of which can be seen on the team’s proud of the fact that our team has a 100 Men’s Hockey Team www.oswegonian.com/opinion Facebook page; and Deanna Drexler and percent graduation rate. THE OSWEGONIAN OPINION FRIDAY, April 13, 2012 B5 Being religious from afar New Guide for Gays Oswego may seem like small gay pond, Ben Schleider Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, but only go home for Passover this year because it just Staff Writer occasionally would I go home. In the Jew- so happened to coincide with Easter. Having [email protected] ish faith, you celebrate Yom Kippur by fast- the Chabad on campus certainly helps dur- but at least you’re still swimming ing from sundown to sundown. However, ing these difficult times, but it does not com- Ever since my Bar Mitzvah eight years if I was at school during the holiday, then I pare to being home for the holidays. which girls in the hall “we” thought were ago, I have slowly drifted away from my reli- did not fast. During the week of Passover I am not blaming Oswego State for my hot. I finally “outed” myself the day before gion. In my mind, a person’s Bar Mitzvah is (which we do not get off school for) you are current disconnect with my faith, but they winter break, to which he said, “I know” the pinnacle of the Jewish religion; it is what not supposed to eat chametz (foods that are certainly are not doing anything to help –say what you want about Chris, but that you have worked toward during the many leavened), but I never followed this at school restore it. Lately, I have realized more and kid can read a sign when he sees one, or at years of Hebrew school, after that, there was either. This year, however, was different; I more that I want to be able to find my faith least when it bunks under him and won’t nothing worthwhile. I took classes at my was actually able to go home for Passover and love for Judaism once again. I want stop yammering about Madonna. temple known as the “Hebrew High School.” (because it fell on Good Friday). I was ac- to watch my children at their Bar or Bat Adam Wolfe The moral of the story: it’s alright to lie It was not anything special; I always looked tually able to have both Passover dinners Mitzvah’s just like my parents watched me Editor-In-Chief about these things if you think people can’t accept the truth. But lying is so much work. at it as a waste of time, another reason for my with my family; I was able to connect with and my sister. I want my children to have [email protected] parents to get me out of the house for a few my religion once again. But it is incredibly something to believe in like I did as a child. I can’t count the number of times I quickly hours so I wouldn’t be playing video games. tough to connect with a religion that is barely I want my children to be able to proudly stashed my copy of “OUT” magazine un- By 11th grade, I was done with all Jewish recognized by my school. Chanukah may say that they celebrate Chanukah and not I’ve studied at Oswego State for near- der my pillow as I heard the doorknob turn schooling, my sister had her Bat Mitzvah, not be an important holiday in terms of the Christmas. I want to bring this faith back ly four years now, but I’ve been gay for (Who had the hottest abs on television fall and my family was as disconnected as ever Jewish religion; however, I rarely get to cel- into my life and I want to make sure that I much, much longer. A Christmas home of 2008? Now, I’ll never know). from our temple. At this point in my life I ebrate that holiday at home either. In this never lose it again. Your religion is a part video from when I was four reveals me And don’t underestimate the power of had more important things to worry about, upcoming year, Chanukah starts at the end of your identity; you must make sure that swapping a sleek motorcycle action figure people to surprise you. Chris is still one of my college for instance. Then I went to college. of November, so it will be over before I even you always hold on to it, especially when it for my sister’s Easy-Bake oven. We should best friends and our bonding only got stron- have seen this coming. ger once I started being honest; don’t deny We still got off for the high holy days, have a chance to go home. I was only able to seems so incredibly far away. Still, it took me until I was 15 to real- people the chance to rise to the occasion. ize I was gay (“not that there’s anything On that note, I should mention that wrong with that”). This being the case, people do not always rise to the occasion. ‘Stand Your Ground’ fails to defend innocent I’m familiar with the gay stereotype. You More time than Admissions would like know the one: all little gay boys and girls me to admit was spent “educating” peo- April Schindler lot of evidence that Zimmerman didn’t shoot believe that if they did this sooner, as well as dream of leaving their rural homes some ple. Mostly when someone used the word Copy Editor in self-defense, and is guilty of a crime he is interview witnesses sooner they could have day for the bright lights and frozen land- “gay” as a pejorative, or let “the other f- [email protected] just now being charged for. Not only is “Stand had this case solved already. scape of a provincial public college tucked word” slip. It is perfectly normal to point Your Ground” failing the justice system, it has However, this isn’t the first time this po- away in a sparsely populated tundra. Or out that those are unacceptable communi- For over a month now there has been many times before. lice department in Florida has failed before. was that just me? cations. In fact, I consider it a duty. controversy over two people in Florida. One Police in Florida have said in interviews There was a murder similar to this where the But seriously, Oswego isn’t exactly But with great power comes great re- of them is Hispanic, and the other was Afri- that many people hide behind this law, and same department failed to gather evidence a gay-magnet. Nonetheless, if you’ve al- sponsibility. I read that once on the back of can-American. George Zimmerman was a that people get away with murder at least correctly, just recently this year. ready paid your deposit (and you should an electric bill. What I mean by this is that self-appointed neighborhood watchman at a three times a month because of it. One reason I am upset is because as a fresh- think very carefully about this before you one should make others feel awkward or gated community in Sanford, Fla. and Tray- I think that Zimmerman is guilty despite man here in college, my best friend Terrence do), then you’ll have to make it work. So shamed—often extremely so—but only so von Martin was a high school quarterback for my father being a devout defense attorney, Beals died. He was also murdered, and this here are some tips from someone who far as it gets them to change their attitude his football team, visiting his dad. where I have been raised to believe that every- month is the third anniversary of his passing. took a lot of sour lemons and made a vat toward gay people, or at least keep their When I ask people if they have heard one deserves protection and has rights. After all, He was African-American, and I swear he of glittery lemontinis. ignorance to themselves. Go no further. about the story, many say they haven’t, and we are “innocent until proven guilty.” Here are a was one of the most amazing, friendly people I But first, a story. On move-in day I By being militant, punitive or overly many who have heard it don’t know much few reasons why I believe Zimmerman is guilty. have ever come across. I still miss Terrance ter- unpacked my belongings, sort of like a sensitive to offense you lose the biggest about the details. The outcome of this fate- First of all, it is against the law in Florida to be ribly, and no one can replace him. I can only refugee would, while talking to my room- advantage, which is that most people ful night was that Martin went to a conve- carrying a gun while being a volunteer commu- imagine what Martin’s family is going through. mate’s mother about how totally awesome mean no harm and want you to like them. nient store to pick up Skittles for his little nity neighborhood watch person. Zimmerman What saddens me is that I feel that people did Madonna was. (Are you getting the idea Being a jerk in return turns off this urge sister and an iced tea. Zimmerman pursued was specifically told not to pursue Martin on his not take much attention to his death, and this that there were a lot of signs?). Actually, for compliance. You aren’t required to the boy because he looked like “he was up own, and he went against police orders to do so. same racism that causes us to overlook these I had two roommates, and we each knew have granite skin, but if you traverse the to no good” as he was walking home on his Another reason I suspect he is guilty is things almost cost Martin and his family justice that at some point space would become world with glass bones, then you are the cell phone with his girlfriend. There were because the story he told police contradicts due to the poor job done by police. available and one of us was going to have alchemist of your own disappointment. screams and pleas before witnesses heard phone records found on Martin’s phone in “Stand Your Ground” seems like a pret- to move out. Rather, the other two would Despite all these things, I loved my time the gunshot that killed Martin. regards to time. His story also contradicts ty foolish law where you can kill anyone and force one of us to leave. I was determined here at Oswego—all gay complaints aside. I I have been accused of wrongfully as- what Martin’s girlfriend said she heard claim self defense with hardly any evidence. this would not be me. met friends I’ll never forget and absorbed suming that Zimmerman is guilty because that night. She claims that she told Martin If we are to give Martin and his family jus- So I lied. I pretended to be straight so knowledge from some truly wise teachers; after all, you are innocent until proven to run and he was confronted by Zimmer- tice, the best thing we can do is try to appeal that when the time came, they wouldn’t I also had the life-changing opportunity to guilty in this country. The problem with this man, while Zimmerman claims Martin sur- this law in the meantime. I shall continue to tag-team me just because I was gay (Okay, edit a little rag called The Oswegonian. tragedy is that, because Zimmerman claims prised him from behind. stay tuned to all of the updates in Martin’s poor choice of words). Turns out that was While most students go four years “Stand Your Ground,” he cannot be simply A huge problem with the case is that the story. One of the best things you can do is not an issue. Three weeks into the semes- here and still refer to mom and dad’s be arrested for murdering Martin. police did not do any counter investigative talk about it with your friends and family ter we voted that the roommate who we house as “home,” I actually adapted the “Stand Your Ground” basically supports reporting for Martin’s side immediately after and spread awareness of this tragedy. There had never seen change his pants would term to my dorm room after the first people who claim they killed in self-defense. his death. In fact, they waited over a week are many “Hoodies” marches for Martin that have to make the great migration down semester. And as I prepare to leave Oz The problem with this law is that there is a to search Martin’s phone records, and they you can get involved with. the hall. The tribe had spoken. and embark for greener pastures, I can’t Having dodged a bullet there, I still shake the feeling that months from now had to deal with my lie. That meant sit- in a big unfamiliar city, I’ll be tapping ting through mind-numbing conversa- my ruby-red heels together, murmuring, tions with my remaining roommate, Chris, “there’s no place like home, there’s no Summer is sweet at about girl troubles, contact sports and place like home.” Discrimination at new heights after shooting

Brockport! Tim James your skin, which may result in you be- Staff Writer ing hurt emotionally, mentally and even [email protected] physically. If there are a lot of in one area, you should change your behavior accordingly to avoid the racist • General Education courses The shooting of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager, and the after- backlash they will inflict on you.” math of the incident has without a doubt There is no getting around it. This • Day and evening courses that fit your schedule destroyed decades of progress in race re- statement is racist. Insert whatever race lations here in America. It’s hard to argue you would like into that blank and it is • Three convenient sessions with courses on campus that shooting an unarmed teenager who still racist. A number of journalists wrote and at the Rochester MetroCenter was simply walking home from the con- about “the talk” when it was given by venience store could ever be justifiable, black parents to their children, and the • Over 40 online courses despite what some may argue. If George overall reaction was support and calls for Live “suite” this summer. Zimmerman, the alleged gunman, ever possible Pulitzers. Then John Derbyshire, formerly of the conservative “National On-campus housing is available in felt at risk of physical harm, he may not have had a legal obligation to attempt to Review,” wrote an article on “the talk” the Student Townhome suites for all flee before using deadly force, but there is from white parents to their children. He To register for classes, visit three sessions. no doubt in my mind that he had a moral was, of course, fired and deservingly so. www.brockport.edu/ssp/summer. Visit www.brockport.edu/ssp/summer obligation. Zimmerman was absolutely Some have called this a double stan- for costs and additional information. wrong, and there’s no way to justify his dard. So what if it is? There is no public interest in defending the rights of White Or, contact the Office of Residential alleged shooting of Martin. Session I May 14 – 25 But was the shooting racially moti- Americans, and that will continue as long Life/Learning Communities at as there is a massive amount of economic Session II May 29 – June 30 (585) 395-2108 or vated? The evidence is scant either way, and I’d rather see more proof before ven- disparity between whites and minorities. www.brockport.edu/reslife. Session III July 2 – August 4 turing an opinion. But there’s no question I do believe that we will eventu- that the media has treated this case like ally live in a country where race will be Special Sessions Dates vary a hate crime. This has spurred a number a trivial matter. We have already made of Americans to have “the talk” with their significant progress as a society, with each Contact the Office of Special Sessions and Programs at (585) 395-2900 children regarding race relations. In case successive generation being more tolerant or email [email protected] for more information. you haven’t heard, “the talk” goes some- than the last. So in the name of progress, thing like this: I’d like to call on every one of all races to “Son/daughter, you have to under- stop giving “the talk” to their children. stand that although 99 percent of people are perfectly reasonable and safety. This fear builds upon itself, grow- bear no animosity toward you, there is ing like a cancer in our society. One race a small group of them that will actively was taught by its parents not to trust the try to make your life difficult. They will other, so they act with discrimination. make assumptions based on the color of The other race reacts to this discrimina- tion with mutual distrust, which leads to SummerSession ’12 more fear and further discrimination. For many of the older generation, this fear has been so deeply engrained in their psyche that it may be too late for them. They may JAMES K. EBY never be able to see past their prejudice and appreciate the humanity of those dif- A ORNEY AT LAW ferent from themselves. Indeed, for some in our younger generation it may already 34 Years Experience in Handling: be too late. But unless we prefer a world Personal Injury Cases where we must constantly live in fear Criminal Ma ers, Tra c Tickets & DWI of our fellow human beings due to such Campus Hours: Downtown O ce an arbitrary distinction such as skin col- Landlord/Tenant Ma ers 91 West ird Street or, every one of all races must cease the Tuesday 7-8:30PM propagation of race-based fear. It can’t Oswego, Ny 13126 just be stopped by one race, since the dis- Friday: 12:30-1:30PM All Manner of Student Legal Problems 3153421773 crimination of the races that continue to Student Association O ce Free Consultation on Campus provided by Your Student Association Fee Monday-Friday indoctrinate their children with fear will e Point 8AM-4PM inevitably lead to further discrimination. Everybody must stop. Now. C2 Local music scene C3 Final movie in ‘American Pie’ C5 Should iPad2 owners FRIDAY INSIDE starts to grow in Oswego franchise fails to impress upgrade to iPad3? April 13, 2012 Arif Lohar Featuring Arooj Aftab

The Oswegonian Laker Review C2 FRIDAY, April 13, 2012 Laker Review Laker Review Events Calendar L aunching new music scene in Oswego Friday, April 13 through Thursday, April 19 Avery Galek company that made use of social put together shows with high coming from high school and col- Asst. A&E Editor Co ncert: Indie Series media and street marketing to capacity and popular headliners. lege students, as well as young [email protected] Date: Friday, April 13 connect bands with fans. He also Bring popular local and adults still living in Oswego. His Time: 8 p.m. launched Crossed Productions regional acts together to re- biggest worry is finding a high Location: Hewitt Union Ballroom A local entrepreneur be- (recording and production) Unit- lease sampler CD mix-tapes. capacity space for a low cost. Tickets: Oswego State students $5, seniors/ gan an online fundraising ed Music Source (concert promo- Establish a permanent venue “Raising money is for gain- faculty/staff $8, general public $10 campaign this month in sup- tion) and EsDeck Entertainment with a retail space and recording ing resources,” DeCross said. port of the development of a (artist management). studio, where large shows can be “There can’t be shows without Spring concert: gospel choir local music scene in Oswego. According to DeCross, rais- held. Local and touring acts can a venue, there can’t be CDs or Date: Saturday, April 14 The project, known as ing $15,000 in 46 days is not re- put music and merchandise on mp3s without a place to record, Time: 5:30 p.m. “Launch Oswego’s Music Scene,“ alistic, especially considering no retail shelves on a consignment and there can’t be a scene if Location: Campus Center Auditorium has set the goal to raise $15,000 in prior advertising or promotion basis. A recording studio will be there are no shows or music.” 46 days, beginning April 1, with time. He explained that by set- used commercially and provide Currently, recording fa- Music hall concert: yarn all proceeds going toward fund- ting a deadline in a limited time bands with something they can cilities, equipment and mer- Date: Saturday, April 14 ing local concerts, recording ef- frame will set positive motivation give out to fans to gain a base. chandising material will be Time: 8 p.m. forts and merchandising. A major in obtaining a goal and hopefully After talking to an old friend, prepared “in house,” meaning Location: McCrobie Building, 41 Lake St. initiative is to establish a concert gain a curious response from the Jake Behr, DeCross gained his that the beginning of the proj- Tickets: $14 advance; $16 door venue that holds a retail space public. With only a short amount interest in the project. DeCross ect will be done independently. and recording studio. of time, there is potential to con- described Behr as a dedicated DeCross states that by elimi- Gospel choir spring dinner “Local and touring acts can nect people and inspire a stron- musician who spoke of organiz- nating a “middleman,” all ef- Date: Sunday, April 15 put music and [merchandise] ger work ethic. ing fundraiser shows that will forts will remain more efficient. Time: 3 p.m. on retail shelves on a consign- “It’s time to make a mark on remain continuous throughout DeCross said that the big- Location: Hewitt Union Ballroom ment basis,” local entrepreneur that slate that we’ll never forget,” the campaign. Currently, there gest goal right now is to raise Tickets: Oswego State students $9, faculty/ Sam DeCross said. “[A] record- DeCross said. “Starting today, we are six shows already booked, $15,000 by June 1. After that goal staff $12.60, general public $21 ing studio will be used com- need to come together and build with event details being released is achieved the project will offi- mercially, and for getting bands a scene. The clock runs out in 46 to the public soon. cially be put into action. For more Workshop: documentary film editing something they can give out to days. Let’s get to it.” DeCross explained that those information on “Launch Os- w/ simpson fans to gain a base. Even a three- The income earned that who are involved will be able wego’s Music Scene” the public Date: Tuesday, April 17 song demo will help people get will be funding various pros- to gauge the current scene after can visit www.indiegogo.com/ Time: 4-5:30 p.m. comfortable with your music.” pects in the project is struc- a few shows and encourage in- oswegomusic. For questions and Location: Room 20, Lanigan Hall DeCross co-founded Love At tured in phases and stages: volvement. He believes there can inquiries, contact Sam DeCross at First Listen Promotions in 2007, a Use $15,000 seed money to be a strong base of participation [email protected]. Concert: festival chorus and college choir Date: Tuesday, April 17 Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m. ‘Macadellic’ launches Miller to new heights Location: Church of the Resurrection, Alain Pierre-Lys 120 W. 5th St. then the mix tape slows down. Staff Writer The song “Thoughts From A [email protected] Ke-nekt’: rufus reid Balcony” shows Miller’s effort Date: Wednesday, April 18 to make songs with a deeper Time: 7:30 p.m. context that helps the mixtape Location: Sheldon Hall Ballroom transition from the high-energy Tickets: Oswego State students $7, seniors/ Mac Miller released his first section to the slow-paced songs faculty/staff $12, general public $15, preview work of the year with “Macadel- that carry the mixtape forward as lic.” The release has been long a serious work. It is apparent that $5 awaited since the success of his Miller is putting an obvious ef- debut album, “Blue Slide Park.” fort into adding substance to his Theatre: much ado about nothing It was considered a major success songs while still staying with his Date: Thursday, April 19 by Billboard standards, reaching carefree style. This is seen best Time: 8-9 p.m. No. 1 and making Miller the first on what could be called the best Location: Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall independent artist since 1995 to track on the mix tape, “Fight The Tickets: Oswego State students 47, seniors/ achieve this feat. Many fans were Feeling,” which features up-and- faculty/staff $12, general public $15 disappointed even though they coming Compton rapper Ken- supported the release and were drick Lamar, who compliments patiently expecting this release. Miller perfectly. Provided by thisgoesin.com This mixtape shows Miller has The rest of the mix tape does abandoned the pop-style rap his not stay as slow paced. Songs Mac Miller released his second album “Macadellic” to continue Art Exhibits album demonstrated and shows such as “Ignant” maintain the en- success after debut album “Blue Slide Park.” he is not a joke. ergy seen in the beginning while The mix tape begins with fast- showing Miller’s indulgence in song “F*** em All,” which can be attention before and after the exhibit: sarah argus paced tracks that display Miller’s the rapper bravado. This is im- interpreted as Miller’s words to songs featuring those artists. A Date: Friday, April 13 growth into serious hip-hop and mediately followed by the high all those who aren’t with him. lot of credit has to be given to Time: 5-7 p.m. his departure from high-school point of the mix tape, where One of the most notable Miller for choosing who could Location: Oswego State Downtown, rap. The first song after the in- Miller begins to question the im- things on this mixtape is the compliment him the best and West First and Bridge Streets tro, “Desperado,” immediately pact of his newly acquired public amount of high-profile guest increase the quality of this mix- catches the attention of the listen- standing. This is most notable on appearances. Big names such as tape. This mixtape is arguably er as Miller uses the song to de- the song “The Question,” which Lil Wayne and Cam’ron are real Miller’s best work to date and Cover image provided by clare himself the best. The energy features Lil Wayne. The mixtape eye catchers at first glance and it comes at the best time after a culture-site.com is maintained for another song, ends on a high note with the the material keeps the listeners disappointing debut album. Laker Review FRIDAY, April 13, 2012 C3 U nsuccessful ‘Reunion’

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Sabrina Young their sex life is suffering and both Stifler is working as an intern Contributing Writer get pleasure from things other at a company with a horrible [email protected] than each other. boss and has not changed a bit. It is time for a 10-year reunion, He gets a taste of his own medi- but it is a little late, so all of the cine and a taste of sweet revenge. original friends get back together The movie may not have been “American Reunion” was high- and manage to get into just as many as funny as the previous one but ly anticipated by fans of the series, interesting situations as before. it was a nice way to tie every- but failed to meet expectations. Jim’s dad (Eugene Levy, thing together and answer any It took the stereotypical high “Armed and Dangerous”) is unanswered questions. It is more school reunion and exaggerated lonely since his wife has passed of a sentimental film about the it. There is the friend, Oz (Chris but he is not sure how to find hardships and benefits of friend- Klein, “Caught in the Crossfire”), women; he tries dating sites with ship and love. It is a comedic who appears to be living the no success and ultimately finds way to bringing in the new with dream life with the model girl- potential for love at a party. The the old, a perfect way to end the friend but is not happy in his re- little girl Jim use to baby-sit, Kara “American Pie” series. Unlike in lationship. There is also Finch (Ed- (Alexandra Cobrin, “Friends the other movies, you see growth die Kaye Thomas, “A very Harold with Benefits”) is having her 18th in the characters. They see where & Kumar 3D Christmas”), who lies birthday, and makes it clear she the others are coming from and about what he is doing with his is no longer a little girl, causing admit that they were wrong life. There is Stifler (Seann William trouble for Jim. about things they did or failed to Scott, “Goon”), who is stuck in Old feelings come up and do in the past. high school and just can’t seem to break up relationships or threat- Anyone who has gone to their grow up. And the married friends, en to have potential to break up high school reunion will appreci- Jim (Jason Biggs, “Life Happens”) relationships, Oz and Kevin find ate this movie the most, college and Michelle (Alyson Hannigan, themselves questioning the rela- students will find it amusing, TV’s “How I Met Your Mother”), tionships they are in and wonder and high school and under will who have a kid. Not too mention what would happen if they could not appreciate the humor that many more stereotypes. just have their high school sweet- is in this movie. I would recom- The film picks up in the lives hearts. One of them gets the girl mend waiting for this one to of Jim and Michelle. They are of his dreams and the other stays come out on DVD before you de- married and have a child but in his current relationship. cide to waste money watching it. C4 FRIDAY, April 13, 2012 Laker Review Laker Review Caravanserai presents Pakistani folk-pop Avery Galek Alam Lohar. His voice expels an Asst. A&E Editor unbridled force of warmth and [email protected] innovation. Vocals are often ac- companied with his playing of Oswego State’s Campus Cen- a chimta, which is a traditional ter Arena hosted and celebrated percussion instrument that is cultural diversity Wednesday similar to a pair of elongated night in the last event of Cara- tongs with bells attached. His vanserai series. lyrics perpetuate the tradition Presented by ARTSwego, of storytelling through Sufi po- world-renowned contemporary ems. Sufi is a term that accen- Pakistani singers and musicians tuates the idea of serving the gathered together to present a people in peace and spiritual- unique blend of pop and folk. ity through art, yet is removed With the use of modern sound from religious rituals instilled and culture the group is able to in Pakistani culture, opening up create evolving interpretations another path to God. of traditional Punjabi songs. “Our [musical influence] is a Traditionally, Caravanserai folk and Sufi mix,” band man- were safe havens for travelers ager Nadeem Ul Hassan said. to stop and exchange stories “Today has been unbelievable.” around a fire. It now stands as The concert opened with a ris- a name representing a program ing Pakistani-American vocalist, aimed at gaining a better under- Arooj Aftab. The opening perfor- Provided by Office of Public Affairs standing of cultures throughout mance was presented to the au- ARTSwego presented the final stint of the Caravanseri series Wednesday night with a performance led the Islamic world. The official dience as a “greeting.” Her lyr- by Arif Lohar, featuring Arooj Afab and the rest of their band. title is “Caravanserai: A Place ics also take on the basis of Sufi Where Cultures Meet.” Oswego poetry as she blends them into State is among only five other modern versions of Middle East- ousted a warm twangy tone. His of musicians graced the stage the age of three-years old, Arif communities nationwide to host ern classical music. Her romanti- fingers took form, picking each with an array of traditional and Lohar’s son has carried on that a stretch of landmark perfor- cism expels traditional elements string in traditional folk style, modern instruments. The group tradition. He took the stage with mances. Beginning in the fall, of love and loss. She refers to setting a moderate pace, with included Qamar Abbas (dholak), microphone in hand, backed by the project produced its last her sound as “indigenous soul.” each note flowing into the next. Waqas Ali (guitar), Allah Ditta the full band, and made his de- concert this week, wrapping up Aftab continues to take a basic Sahni’s haunting vocals wavered (alghoza), Shehzad Azim Ul but in America. The site was the season. approach to her method and re- throughout her vocal range hit- Hassan (dhol), Shahid Kamal adorable, sparking an awestruck Wednesday night’s perfor- mains delicate, yet ever flowing. ting upon various notes within (keyboard) and Nadeem Ul Has- audience to absorb it all. mance was led by Arif Lohar; She took the stage accompanied the scale, fluttering in close san (percussion/vocals). Before Lohar took the stage, one of Pakistan’s most popular by guitarist Bhrigu Sahni. proximity and admitting a mild Lohar came from a family lin- the gorgeous female singer Fozia contemporary folk singers. He Sahni’s melodic contributions tremolo. Their flavor floated eage of musicians and perform- fronted his band in a lavish pop is a man who continues a fam- created a depictive backdrop among a dark melodic minor to ers. As stated before, his father rendition of soul. ily heritage in music, follow- for Aftab’s vocal landscape. His ear provoking major modes. Alam Lohar was a legendary ing the footsteps of his father, acoustic guitar, tuned down, After the opening act, a string singer and an icon of his time. At See Lohar, page C7 Sisters work to Pierce mainstream of US music

Moraima Capellan music videos, The Pierces never “You and I” features a high and Staff Writer fail to evoke a late summer, early- low of emotions with songs that [email protected] fall vibe, making a city girl wish speak to several sides of love. “Love to travel in a vintage convertible You More” is the song that reflects across the country, or plan a sweet on the size of love and “The Good revenge on a past relationship. Samaritan” on the dark secrets Produced by Coldplay bassist sometimes kept by lovers. Other ap- In a world of Katy Perry and Guy Barryman, “You And I,” pres- pealing songs include “It Will Not Nicki Minaj it is difficult for art- ents a bold statement of music with Be Forgotten,” “Drag You Down” ists that do not fit into the nar- organic sound. With songs like “It and “Kissing You Goodbye.” The row world of mainstream music Will Not Be Forgotten” and “Kiss- reoccurring theme of the album is to gather much attention or catch ing You Goodbye,” the sisters first love in all its glory and demise. The on to wide audiences. Such is the released their album in May 2011 in Pierces must be praised for the orig- case with sisters, Allison and the U.K. and it was not until March inality and passion that is evident in Catherine Pierce of The Pierc- that it was finally released in the all their songs and music videos. es, who recently released their U.S. In its debut, the album ranked With their voice, these two sis- fourth album, “You and I.” No. 4 in the U.K. Billboard charts ters journey through the land of With a perfect combination of but failed to appear in the U.S. love and share with us their experi- sultry, hippie harmonies and soft charts. While they have not enjoyed ences and wisdom. Let’s hope that romantic ballads, The Pierces’ lat- many sales, most critics agree that their small amount of success keeps Provided by magazine.shoptiques.com est album “You and I” stays true it is a great album. The Pierces are The Pierces pushing harder so that to their earlier work. Resembling scheduled to support Coldplay on the world does not lose the wonder- The Pierces consisting of sisters Allison and Catherine Pierce released greek goddesses in most of their their worldwide tour until May. ful voices of these two sisters. their fourth album “You and I” produced by Coldplay bassist Guy Barryman. Laker Review FRIDAY, April 13, 2012 C5 Debating if third generation iPad is worth hipe Carly Karas can grab the iPad2 reduced. Op/Ed Editor So like the iPad2 and the [email protected] iPhone 4S, we must ask again why we would need to upgrade The 3rd generation iPad, has our almost brand-new devices to now graced us with its presence. the newest and shiniest. If you Boasting the best pixel density want to upgrade from an origi- ever with a 2,048 x 1,536 pixel nal iPad, I would suggest going Retina display crammed into for it. The improvements to the a 9.7 inch tablet, the new iPad rear camera, processor and pix- seeks to make the Internet as you el density are worth the $500- know it look more amazing and $700 range this tablet comes in. less than stellar all at once. With The iWork applications are im- an improved 5-megapixel rear proved and iPhoto is beefed up camera and quad-core processor, to work with the new display. the new iPad seeks the continua- The tablet itself is a bit heavier tion of tablet domination. than its previous incarnations, The display is exquisite. It is but trading a bit of weight for bright and detailed and every- extra processing power is more thing you never knew a gadget than adequate. The processing could look like, but only on op- power does not show too much, timized graphics. The regular however, when taking in the Internet looks almost plain when added juice the display will take viewed on it; pictures lose their up. With this power drain it still Provided by Office of Public Affairscrispness as they are forced to runs about as fast as the iPad2, stretch to a density they have so you really are not adding or ARTSwego presented the final stint of the Caravanseri series Wednesday night with a performance led by Arif Lohar, featuring Arooj Afab and the rest of their band. never been stretched to before, subtracting any performance. creating some distorted viewing. Going from an iPad2 to a new But be glad to know that this will iPad however is a bit pointless. undoubtedly usher in a new de- Hopefully if you have one you mand for extremely high-quality will have realized this, unless graphics on the web. you are a die-hard Apple fanatic One drawback to this tablet is that has to have every one. You Provided by news.cnet.com that it still does not have Siri, the will pay $1,000-$2,000 in a little iPhone 4S’s speech recognition over one year for two tablets Compared to the iPad2, the iPad 3rd generation has only minor improvents that make it an upgrade. For the buyer software that has a warm place in that do mostly the same things; it is their preference whether or not they feel the small upgrades are worth the pricey purcahse of the new iPad. many an Apple lovers’ hearts. The one just happens to look a little front-facing camera also is not up- nicer, which is the way of many there for you, though, with many reduced iPad2. You might as well the quality should be, not more graded, so if you need some good upgrades. The display is lovely, variations from Acer, ASUS and hold onto the new one instead for your money, and the pro- quality video from that camera but not lovely enough to warrant Samsung you could easily bring of being outstripped in another cessor is beefed up to take the you are out of luck, although that cost, and it is pretty much home. The ASUS Eee Pad Trans- year’s time. brunt of the power-sucking dis- the rear camera should be more the only reason to upgrade. former Prime is still a favorite in The new iPad 3rd genera- play. Still, if graphics are impor- See Lohar, page C7than adequate. Otherwise, the If you are an Android fan, the world of Android tablets, but tion packs a visual punch but is tant and you do not mind some price has not changed much from the display might just be able if you are thinking about trading altogether not quite worth the things being fuzzy for a while, the other iPads, so if they have to tempt you. There are some Google Play for the App Market, upgrade from a barely year-old the new iPad is not unworthy at thrown you off before maybe you cheaper or similar options out go with the new iPad and not a iPad2. The rear camera is where all of a chance. Provided by bgr.com WESLEY,The Robot

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