Funnelle Struck by Theft Meningitis Reported 8 Residents Report Stolen Possessions During Early Morning of Feb

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On the Web Case of bacterial Funnelle struck by theft meningitis reported 8 residents report stolen possessions during early morning of Feb. 12 at Oswego State

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An Oswego State student has con- tracted bacterial meningitis and, as of Wednesday, is recovering at SUNY Up- state Medical University in Syracuse. On Monday, it was announced that the Oswego County Health Department had Seamus Lyman| The Oswegonian begun investigating a suspected case of The ‘Badham Brigade’ wants students to dig the rare type of meningitis. deep for enthusiasm as Lakers head into playoffs. The student is an 18-year-old female and is “responding well to treatment,” according to Diane Oldenburg, senior public health educator at OCHD. UPDATES ALL Elizabeth Burns, director of student WEEK AT: health services at Mary Walker Health oswegonian.com Center said through email that no other students have been diagnosed at this time. According to a press release on Tues- FRIEND OR LIKE US AT day from the OCHD, “bacterial men- facebook.com/oswegonian ingitis is a relatively rare but serious acute illness in which bacteria infect the covering of the brain and the spi- FOLLOW OUR TWEETS nal cord. A vaccine protects against the most common strains of meningococ- twitter.com/TheOswegonian cal bacteria, and the student had been vaccinated. The New York State Public Health Law (Section 2167) requires col- Laker Review lege students to obtain the vaccine or sign a waiver.” According to a press release from ‘DIE HARD’ CONTINUES OCHD, several close acquaintances were treated with preventative medication at Luke Parsnow | The Oswegonian Mary Walker Health Center. Funnelle Hall experienced at least eight thefts in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Feb. 12 as residents reported stolen cell phones, cash and various electronics. “Approximately 20 students and medical staff [including ambulance staff] Luke Parsnow to have occurred between the hours of 3 iPhone 4s, Samsung Galaxy S3s and a single were treated,” Oldenburg said. Staff Writer a.m. and 6 a.m. Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Some people re- Neither Mary Walker Health Center [email protected] “I ended up falling asleep at about two, ported phones and multiple electronics, in- nor OCHD were allowed to share infor- and woke up again at 6:45 a.m,” senior cluding cash, taken from them. One student mation regarding the on-campus resi- Funnelle Hall residents have been on Christina Grehlinger said. “I noticed that had a wireless computer keyboard, wireless dency of the student, both citing health high alert lately due to a streak of night- my phone was off the charger and thought mouse, and $30 from his wallet stolen. privacy laws. C2 time burglaries, in which people’s elec- maybe it had just fallen, but I was too tired “My phone was at my feet, along with According to the Centers for Disease Photo provided by wegotthiscovered.com tronics were taken from their bedsides to get up and look for it. I woke up at 10 my friend’s phone, which was also stolen,” Control, bacterial meningitis is usually while they slept. a.m. to start looking for it again and was freshman Melinda Fatiga said. “They left severe. KidsHealth.org defines menin- According to the University Police ripping my room apart. I asked to borrow my wallet that was sitting next to my phone gitis as the inflammation of the menin- Sports blotter, eight residents of Funnelle Hall someone’s phone to call it, and it went and left my computer, although he or she ges (the membranes that cover the brain reported stolen possessions, mainly cell straight to voicemail. That’s when I got the moved it.” and spinal cord). The CDC said that most LAKERS GET PLAYOFF WIN phones, in the early morning hours of feeling that it was stolen.” Tuesday, Feb. 12. All of the incidents appear The cellphones taken were iPhone 5s, See FUNNELLE, Page A6 See MENINGITIS, Page A6 Women’s rights activist Lily Ledbetter to come to Oswego Advocate earned national fame in fight for equal pay against Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.

Ryan Deffenbaugh B1 Copy Editor Gadsden, Ala., for paying her lower wages into law during the his presidency. The Nick Graziano | The Oswegonian [email protected] than her male co-workers in similar po- law allows victims of unequal pay to chal- sitions. Ledbetter was initially awarded lenge the discrimination within 180 days about $3.3 million, which was later re- of any paycheck, not only the first. Opinion Lilly Ledbetter, a women’s rights ac- duced to about $300,000. Goodyear later Obama announced during his 2013 State tivist famous for standing up to her for- appealed the decision to the Supreme of the Union address that he wants to take BACON OVERRATED mer employer for her right to equal pay, Court, who ruled in a 5-4 decision that the act further by passing the Paycheck Fair- will be speaking on campus next Thurs- Ledbetter was not entitled to compensa- ness Act, an act that would require employ- day, Feb. 28, as headliner of the Ernst & tion because she filed her claim more than ers to prove that pay disparity is related to Young Lecture series. 180 days after receiving her first discrimi- job-performance and prohibit employers Ledbetter’s talk, “Equal Pay, Equal natory paycheck, even though the dis- from retaliating when an employee shares Work,” will be the second of five lectures criminatory nature of her pay had not been their salary information. Obama also said in this school year in Oswego State’s Ernst revealed to her at any point during her first his State of the Union address that closing & Young lecture series. The talk will take 20 years at the company. the pay gap between men and women is a place at 6 p.m in the Sheldon Hall ballroom. In January 2009, President Barack priority of his second term. Photo provided by Public Affairs In 1998, Ledbetter sued her former em- Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair B6 Lily Ledbetter will speak at Oswego on Feb. 28. ployer, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in Pay Act into law, the first bill he signed See LEDBETTER, Page A5 Photo provided by buhbyebacon.wordpress.com

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For more information contact Nick Graziano, [email protected] QUOTE OF THE WEEK It’s making me question my safety and my happiness. Someone came up to me in my sleep THE OSWEGONIAN -Christina Grehlinger, Oswego State senior NEWS and took the phone off my bed. It makes me question everything.” FRIDAY, Feb. 22, 2013 A3 Fishing fans create club New organization brings together student enthusiasts to go on excursions

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Photo provided by Fishing Club Matt Murphy (left) and James Seegars (right), both members of the Oswego State Fishing Club show off an impressive catch during a recent trip.

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To the newest club at Oswego State, a bad day of fishing is still better than a good day of college classes. Oswego State freshman, Josh Collette, founded the fishing club to share his passion and promote the sport of fishing, according to club secretary Derek Sexton. Much like Collette, Sexton shares a strong passion for fishing and looks to increase attention for the club. Right now their only official members are Collette, Sex- ton, vice president Dan Eggert and treasurer Andrew Graff. “We don’t really have a set number of members yet because we’re a new club, but we are hoping to expand our numbers with interest as we go along,” Sexton said. The club became official on Feb. 12, but according to Sexton, since the club became official so late, they cannot not get funding from Student Association until the spring 2014 semester at the earliest. This setback is not stopping them from planning their fishing trips though. “As a club, we hope to make several rec- reational trips to the Oswego River, as well as official club trips to Sandy Pond and Salmon River,” Sexton said. “We are aiming to start going on official trips soon and have them about every two to three weeks. Since we became an official club later than expected we will be able to only fit in about five official trips this semester. In the future we are aiming for six club trips per semester.” Once the club receives funding from SA, it plans to buy all of the needed equipment for the trips, Sexton said. Right now they NEED CASH NOW? believe to have enough equipment and Col- lette can bring more equipment if needed. We Pay Top Dollar They also encourage members to bring their equipment they may already own, especially for Gold & Silver! once membership starts to grow. The only item required for the club is a fishing license. Bring in this ad for a Entry into the club is not limited to experience as well. Members will get to expe- 99¢ watch battery rience fishing with various levels of other fishermen. According to Sexton, members Photo provided by Fishing Club & FREE installation will have the experience of fishing for species James Seegars, member of the Fishing Club shows off a 13 pound fresh king salmon he caught. such as trout, salmon, walleye and bass, de- Mon - Fri, 10 AM to 6 PM pending on where and when they go fishing. appreciate if a member were to offer the use room numbers are subject to change. They are also not opposed to venturing out of their boat and allow them to further ex- “We welcome everyone, both men and Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM to try and catch other varieties of fish. pand their trips. women, who enjoy fishing or would like Closed Sundays The club currently does not have access According to Sexton, the club plans on to learn more about fishing,” Sexton said. to a boat, nor do they plan on purchasing one having their meetings every other week on “Whether fishing is your passion, or you with their future funding. Currently they do Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. They held their first enjoy going once a year, we want anyone not have a trip set up that would require the meeting Feb. 21 and plan on holding their and everyone who finds fishing enjoyable Call (315) 342-G LD use of a boat, but Sexton said that they would next one in Campus Center room 258, but to join us.” 136 West Bridge Street, Oswego • 342-4653 JAMES K. EBY A ORNEY AT LAW 34 Years Experience in Handling: Personal Injury Cases Criminal Ma ers, Tra c Tickets & DWI Campus Hours: Downtown O ce Landlord/Tenant Ma ers 91 West ird Street Tuesday 7-8:30PM All Manner of Student Legal Problems Oswego, Ny 13126 Friday: 12:30-1:30PM 3153421773 Student Association O ce Free Consultation on Campus provided by Your Student Association Fee Monday-Friday e Point 8AM-4PM THE OSWEGONIAN NEWS FRIDAY, Feb. 22, 2013 A4 Video games used as educational tools Oswego State develops AlterReality, Second Life; Rice University professor employs ‘Skyrim’ to teach Scandinavian sagas

Pete Soscia educational tool came up somewhat accidently. Contributing Writer “It was a little bit serendipity,” Ellard, [email protected] who specializes in medieval literature and Anglo-Saxon poetry, said. One day she was For years college students have been watching her 14-year-old nephew playing trying to find the right balance in their time “Skyrim,” and after seeing the historical spent on schoolwork, social lives and free background that is a part of the game, an time. It is unknown if any have found the idea started to grow. perfect time-spending equation. For most “The concept of using Nordic fanta- students, relaxing and social lives are put sies as the storyline to a video game re- first while schoolwork is pushed to the last ally drew me in,” Ellard said. “Victorian minute, causing the student stress and loss Era England is when people started to of sleep. translate these Nordic sagas of dragon Matt Applebee, a criminal justice slaying, war, and Viking exploration. major at Oswego State, believes that he The English people enjoyed these sagas would be more excited about his school because the popular culture of the time workload if he were offered a more inter- was romanticizing medieval Anglo-Sax- esting way of learning. on and Nordic cultures through architec- “Reading from textbooks, and writing ture, and the arts… but what is making long essays start to wear you out by the the Nordic sagas and Scandinavian fanta- end of the semester; it can get very repeti- sies popular today?” tive and boring,” Applebee said. “I don’t After asking herself that question, El- think I’m alone wishing there was a more lard knew she had an idea for a class. interesting way of learning material.” Although Ellard is still finalizing her Dr. Donna Beth Ellard, an English lesson plans for Scandinavian Fantasy professor at Rice University, planned Worlds, her plan for the class is to have a new course for the spring semester students read the Victorian versions of the that will captivate students. The new Nordic sagas, analyze them and then play course, Scandinavian Fantasy Worlds: out the related quest in “Skyrim.” Old Norse Sagas and “Skyrim,” will use Students will also compare and contrast the extremely popular video game “The the politics of “Skyrim” to the politics in Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim,” to teach about America today, as well as other Scandina- ancient Nordic fantasies. vian influences on American Culture. “Skyrim” is an action role-playing open “I don’t want people to think this is a world video game developed by Bethesda course that just plays a video game; play- Photo provided by thegeektrench.com Game Studios. Released in November 2011 ing the game is only one part of the course,” Skyrim is an action role-playing open world video game developed by Bethesda Game Studios. A professor from Rice University is using the game to teach a class. for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, “Sky- Ellard said. “‘Skyrim’ is just another way rim,” made $450 million in sales during the to understand the material. It should be (prejudice against, or fear of Muslim culture.) for many different purposes today,” Mejias when students hold a meeting or a group first week of the game’s release. viewed like a text book to the course.” The professor would create a scenario of some- said. “Companies use games like ‘World of discussion in ‘Second Life,’ they type 20 to Set in the fictional province of Skyrim, The concept of using video games in thing going on in the Islamic world. After Warcraft’ as team-building exercises. Even 40 more words then they would through on the planet of Nirn, the landscape and the classrooms is nothing new, but it is still learning about the scenario, students would the military is using gaming.” email or an Angel group discussion. Using scenery resemble that of 8th century Scan- something that is not widely used on most answer online polls to display their feelings on The U.S. military sees videogames as a an online avatar seems to keep the users dinavia. One of the things about “Skyrim” college campuses. Here at Oswego State, a the situation. cheap and effective way to recruit and train more engaged in the conversation.” that is so appealing to video game players concept similar to gaming, virtual simula- “The student’s reaction in the simula- troops. The military has even developed its The island also makes it easier for dif- is the open-ended game play. Players can tion, is being used. Taught by Professors tion could be viewed as a focus group of own recruitment game “America’s Army.” ferent areas of study to work together. explore the world of Skyrim as they please, Gary Ritzenthaler and Ulises A. Mejias, how the general public would react on a The free-to-play, online first-person shooter The art gallery will feature photos of ac- while completing many primary and sec- Osw3go AlterReality puts a current social larger scale,” Mejias said. recreates real-life military missions. When tual artwork. Right now, there is an ex- ondary objects that could lead them to issue into a virtual world. Students must The topic for this semester is Hydrofracking. the player registers for game play, they are hibit of Japanese style paintings. A Japa- many different storylines. Most storylines react to different scenarios. Mejias believes the concept of using automatically connected to local recruiters. nese Art History class at Oswego will be feature ancient Nordic legends of dragon “It is a fictional scenario, but something gaming for education will only become A 2008 study by Massachusetts Institute able to view the artwork virtually and slaying, magic, kingdom power struggles that could easily happen in the real world,” more popular moving forward. of Technology found that 30 percent of all discuss it as a group without having to and gods. Mejias said. “It’s only going to keep growing. When Americans age 16 to 24 had a more posi- leave campus. Dr. Ellard’s idea of using “Skyrim” as an Last semester’s topic was “Islamophobia” you think about it, gaming is being used tive impression of the Army because of the “[‘Second Life’] also makes connecting game “America’s Army.” The study also with other campuses easier,” Kane said. found the game had a bigger influence on “Professors from other campuses, or other recruits than all other forms of Army ad- guest speakers can come speak to a group vertising combined. of students virtually, without having to Online gaming is also something that travel to Oswego, which I think can be a goes on here at Oswego State, not for more appealing option.” believes a business should be a part of recruiting purposes, but as another way Gaming is utilized for many different for students and faculty to connect with purposes, however, Donna Beth Ellard the community it serves each other. thinks that academia hasn’t realized gam- In 2008, Oswego State acquired an ing’s full potential. island in the online virtual world of “Video games have a huge effect on pop We support over 50 events that enhance our campus, including: “Second Life.” By using “Second Life,” culture, and they are extremely appealing students create their own virtual per- to students. Games like ‘Skyrim’ that have sona and explore the Oswego island. a historical storyline could be put to great Opening Week Activities • Admissions Open House Events The island is a virtual campus of sorts, use in humanities, and English classes,” El- it features a tutoring center, art gallery, lard said. She’s right about them appealing New Faculty Orientation • Sophomore Year Experience • ALANA and many different places for students to to students. Student Leadership Conference • Dining and Interview Meals hold virtual meetings. When registration for Scandinavian “It’s a very effective way for students to Fantasy Worlds: Old Norse Sagas and Sky- Oswego Reading Initiative • Student Involvement Fair have group discussions,” John Kane, a pro- rim opened at Rice, it reached the cap of Lifestyles After Dark • ACCE$$ Ticket Program • Late fessor at Oswego State who helps run the 19 students within the first day, and Ellard “Second Life” Island, said. “I’ve noticed that had 30 students on the class’s wait list. Night Fitness Fun Events • Alumni in Residence Programs Student Health Advisory Committee • Career Services Senator Chuck Schumer visits Oswego, Events • Family & Friends Weekend • Student Art Exhibition Receptions • Commencement Eve advocates federal loan for local rail lines Torchlight Dinner Ryan Deffenbaugh railroad along the docks had not undergone Copy Editor any major rehabilitation since it was opened [email protected] in 1963. Support is also provided for resident assistants, faculty “The fact that the Port of Oswego’s rail in residence & resident directors. U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) ap- line, a critical link between the port and local peared in Oswego earlier this week to announce supply chains, has been left to decay is un- his plan to revitalize the Port of Oswego. acceptable, and the Federal Railroad Admin- During the academic Schumer announced his three-pronged istration should immediately provide fund- This year plan at a press conference Monday, Feb. 18, ing to revamp this crucial one mile of rail,” year we employ We provide the where he was joined by Oswego Mayor Tom Schumer said in the statement. Auxiliary Services over 650 students on-campus Gillen and Jonathon Daniels, the executive Schumer’s plan also calls for the trans- will contribute director of the port, and several members of fer of the surplus size forklift to the port and pay them shuttle Oswego County legislature. that can better handle surplus size materi- in excess of in excess of service! In a press release following the confer- als, such as aluminum. Schumer urged the 1.5 million dollars ence, Schumer said he believes that his plan federal government to transfer one such $1,549,000 will allow the port to meet future shipping forklift through the port through a surplus to benefit the to assist them with demands, increase its productivity and pre- equipment program. SUNY Oswego serve its important role in the Central New Schumer also announced support for their education campus community! York economy. the Harbor Maintenance Act of 2013, which expenses. The Port of Oswego popularity has in- would unlock funding for the U.S. Army creased in recent years, as it is the only deep- Corps of Engineers to dredge the port and water port on the U.S. shores of Lake Ontar- maintain operations. io. The port’s location allows access to it from Schumer said in the release that the pro- any international port. posal would have economic benefits for Cen- Schumer’s plan first urges the Federal tral New York. Railroad Administration to provide a $1.5 “I am supporting a proposal to provide Auxiliary Services thanks you for your business. million loan to the port through its Rail- federal funds to dredge the Port of Oswego road Rehabilitation and Improvement Fi- so that the numerous cargo vessels that come It helps us support the campus community. nancing program. The loan money could through each day can continue to pump over be used to upgrade rail lines along the one billion dollars into the local economy docks, which, according to the press re- each year,” Schumer said. lease, has deteriorated to the point it may The Port of Oswego has nearly 120 ves- www.oswego.edu/auxserv need to be shut down. sels and more than one million tons of cargo Schumer said in the conference that the moving through its site on an annual basis. THE OSWEGONIAN 4 NEWS A NEWS FRIDAY, Feb. 22, 2013 A5 Lilly Ledbetter to come to Oswego State Chinese hackers Advocate for women’s rights to speak at school as part of lecture series Spearfishing attacks expose vulnerabilities

Dan Truong Operations,” but no official records could be Web Editor had from the search engine Google to back [email protected] those claims up. Mandiant, however, found indexed references to Unit 61398 in online forums and documents. This leads Mandiant According to a report released by cy- to believe that Chinese officials could have bersecurity firm Mandiant, a recent rash of had references to Unit 61398 expunged from digital attacks on the servers of private and Google search results. public American firms could be attributed A video complementing the report to a splinter group operating under the shows a methodology of an APT1 “actor” Chinese government. (user perpetrating the cybercrime). In the This development comes nearly a week video, the actor is shown to create multiple after President Barack Obama signed into e-mail accounts. One such account’s inbox effect an executive order on improving shows notifications of other e-mail accounts critical infrastructure cybersecurity. The created with similar nomenclature to the executive order seeks to locate priority previously created one, as well as bounced critical infrastructures and implement a e-mail notifications. The outbox in the vid- plan towards bolstering their defense from eo also shows attempts at “spear-phishing” cyberattacks. The order also seeks the in- (solicitation of vital information targeted put of private firms toward a creation of towards specific individuals and compa- a framework for bolstering the integrity of nies). The video also shows an attempt by the nation’s cybersecurity. the APT1 actor to gain control of a victim’s According to a U.S. press briefing on Feb. computer remotely. 19, the White House has acknowledged the According to the Washington Post, China cybersecurity report from Mandiant. They is denying allegations that it is partaking in are aware that China is being labeled as a cybercriminal acts against the U.S. The U.S. lead perpetrator of attacks on U.S. firms. is also weighing retaliatory action against However, the White House has released no China in the form of fines and trade actions official plans on their assessment of the situ- in this event. ation. White House Press Secretary Jay Car- So what does this mean to the average ney refused to comment beyond the Man- U.S. citizen? Everyone who uses a computer diant assessment, but acknowledged that and does business on the Internet on a daily the U.S. government is taking an active ap- basis could be affected. More specifically, proach to addressing the issue of cyber theft. in the Mandiant report, APT1’s basis of at- Mandiant is a cyber-security firm based tacks comes from phishing. To prevent from out of Alexandria, Va. The firm specialize in becoming a victim, always practice good In- Photo provided by democraticunderground.com working with firms to bolster their defenses ternet usage habits, especially with regards Lilly Ledbetter met with Barack Obama when Obama signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 which was the first bill signed into law by Obama. in the cyber world, using techniques such to e-mail. as locating vulnerabilities in a company’s Mike Conners, an information science ma- LEDBETTER, from COVER sue and she can really serve, I think, as an said. “Ms. Ledbetter’s message speaks to all servers and analyzing the extent of a pos- jor said he noticed an influx of spam recently. inspiration for other people to fight ineq- people and it’s very important for students sible attack. They recently released a report “I have been getting a lot of random Susan Coultrap-McQuin, a professor uities in the work place, because the so- to be aware of issues like the gender wage detailing the extent of the breach made from spam lately on one of my e-mail accounts” of English and women’s studies at Os- lution didn’t just benefit her, it benefited gap because we are the ones hoping to find this cybercriminal group, dubbed Advanced Conners said. “I do believe something needs wego State and a coordinator of the event, many, many people and will in the future jobs right out of college.” Persistent Threat 1. to be done about it.” said that Ledbetter’s story fits well with benefit many more.” Coultrap-McQuin said that students According to the Mandiant report, APT1 An article written by Scott Greaux , the gender equality theme of the Ernst & Following Ledbetter’s speech, there can take inspiration from being able to in- is “…a single organization of operators that vice president of product management Young lecture series will be a question and answer segment for teract with a national political figure. has conducted a cyber-espionage campaign and services for security training firm “It really fits with the hopes of the cam- students and faculty in attendance. “I just remember when I was a student, against a broad range of victims since at PhishMe, for ComputerWeekly.com offers pus for students learning what some of the “I hope that she will provide some if I had the chance to meet somebody who least 2006.” Through advanced tracking ca- up some insight on spear-phishing attacks. problems are in the world and beginning ideas on how we can work to close the gap was a writer or a politician or an activist pabilities, Mandiant has traced APT1 to four Scott said if an email’s message or subject to address them,” Coultrap-McQuin said. and make a more unbiased workspace for of any sort, it always was, at a minimum, large networks in Shanghai. And through sounds too good to be true, it is probably Coultrap-McQuin said she hopes that women in the future,” said Victoria Bro- thought provoking,” Coultrap-McQuin further deduction and research, Mandiant malicious. He also suggests keeping an eye Ledbetter discusses what drove her to take deur, co-president of the Oswego State said. “And most often it just inspired me has found APT1 to be similar in mission and out for who the sender of the email is and the company to court. Women’s Center, a sponsor of the event. to think about how I can contribute to my capabilities to the People’s Liberation Army whether you were expecting the email. “She was at a point in her career when Brodeur said that the event would be community and the common good.” Unit 61398. With a vigilant attention to your com- she maybe could have decided to let it valuable for all Oswego State students. The talk is free for students and public. PLA Unit 61398 is believed to be China’s puting environment and habits, you can go,” Coultrap-McQuin said. “But it was “I think it’s important for all students to Coultrap-McQuin recommended students second Bureau of the PLA’s General Staff prevent yourself from becoming a pos- important that she decided to fight the is- attend our event, not just women,” Brodeur looking to attend to arrive early. Department’s third Department. They are sible statistic in this ongoing conflict believed to engage in “Computer Network against cybercrime.

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MENINGITIS, from COVER ness is more common in infants, though those of any age are at risk; medical conditions, in that those with weakened im- mune systems increase risk of contracting people recover, although the illness can meningitis; and travel, because those who cause brain damage, hearing loss or learn- have traveled to sub-Saharan Africa, as ing disabilities. The CDC also reports that well as those who attend Mecca during in the U.S. about 4,100 cases of bacterial pilgrimage times, are at higher risk of ex- meningitis occurred each year from 2003 posure, according to the CDC. to 2007, 500 of which resulted in deaths. Symptoms differ during the early The case fatality rate was 14.3 percent onset of the illness and the latter por- from 2006 to 2007, according to a study tion of meningitis. conducted by the CDC. The same study “Early symptoms include fever, se- showed the median age of patients to be vere headache, stiff neck, rash, nausea 41.9 years of age during the same years. and extreme vomiting [and] extreme Burns said that there are a few differ- tiredness,” Burns said. “Later symptoms ent ways to contract bacterial meningitis. [include] change in mental state i.e., “[Bacterial meningitis can be contract- confusion or disorientation.” ed] through direct contact with respirato- According to the CDC, symptoms can ry secretions such as an infected person’s appear quickly or over several days. Typi- saliva,” Burns said. Direct contact is con- cally developing within three to seven sidered oral contact through shared items days after first contact. like food, cigarettes, drinks and kissing, Anyone who believes they are exhib- according to Burns. iting the symptoms of meningitis should “Casual contact, such as attending a seek treatment immediately. Burns said class together or living in the same resi- that Mary Walker Health Center is con- dence hall, is not considered a concern,” tinuing to work with the OCHD in their Burns said. investigation to identify individuals at The CDC lists community setting as a risk or in need of medical treatment. risk factor. Mary Walker Health Center is open for “College students living in dormitories walk-ins from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. and by- and military personnel are at increased appointment the rest of the day until they risk for meningococcal meningitis,” the close at 4 p.m. They can be reached at 315- page says. 312-4100. OCHD is open from 8:30 a.m. to Other factors listed are age, as the ill- 4 p.m. and can be reached at 315-349-3547. Students report loss of electronics, cash in series of thefts in Funnelle Hall early on Feb. 12

FUNNELLE, from COVER possessions stolen, it is clear that some burglaries of this magnitude. A smaller case ples’ items were taken from their bedsides. Fatiga said. rooms saw attempted thefts and some resi- occurred last semester on the upper floors. “I just wish the school would help us in Since last week, the residents have been dents noticed suspicious behavior that night This time, virtually every floor was affected. some way,” Grehlinger said. “I know they are urged to lock their doors whenever they According to the U.P., all the burglar- and a few nights after, according to students. “I’m upset that this person, or people, doing all they can, but it’s making me question leave the room, no matter for the length of ies occurred to individuals whose rooms “I was just quietly sitting on my bed, feels the need to steal and have invaded so my safety and my happiness. Someone came time. Thayer said that locked doors is the were unlocked. on my phone, just doing nothing,” sopho- many students’ privacy,” said Funnelle Hall up to me in my sleep and took the phone off best way to prevent crimes like this. “Both my roommate and I had come home more Cory Hartman said. “I must’ve for- Director Allison Thayer. “I truthfully don’t my bed. It makes me question everything.” “I might also suggest keeping items of from a night out for my birthday,” said fresh- gotten to lock my door. It was about three understand why this is happening at this The absence of cellphones is both a so- value in a drawer or somewhere that isn’t par- man Kelly Sciaresa. “We usually lock our door in the morning when my door opened time. Maybe the person who is stealing the cial and financial inconvenience. Sciaresa ticularly easy to get to in a matter of seconds, all the time, must have just been one of those slightly. I thought the wind might’ve items knows that there is a strong commu- is an exchange student from Australia and which I’m assuming is the amount of time nights and forgot or didn’t realize.” blown it open or I didn’t shut it all the nity in Funnelle, especially since we’ve made relies on her phone to contact her family spent in a room to grab a phone and move on Sciaresa also said that both her and her way because my window was open. But it through the fall semester, which makes members back home. before anyone wakes up,” Thayer said. roommate’s phone cases were found in the then I looked up and my door was shut- people feel safe, feel comfortable, therefore Others believe the situation could have No judiciary actions have been taken at parking lot the next day, but the phones ting. I didn’t think anything of it until I leaving their doors unlocked.” been worse. this time. themselves remain missing. heard about robberies the next day.” The issue of resident safety has surfaced “I’ve come to terms with the fact that it Assistant Chief of U.P. John Rossi said Although eight people reported their Funnelle Hall does not usually experience during this affair, especially since the peo- is just a phone and I’m glad I wasn’t hurt,” there is an investigation ongoing.

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3 It was a playoff atmosphere Tuesday night at Max Ziel Gymnasium, as fourth-seeded Oswego State took on fifth-seeded The College 4 at Brockport in the SUNYAC Quaterfinals. The Lakers and Golden Eagles battled back and forth for most of the same, but the Lakers pulled out a 78-66 win. Men’s Basketball Senior forward Chris Gilkes got the fans into it right away with a great drive to the Saturday, Feb. 16 basket and finish for the Lakers’ first basket of the evening. Gilkes would go on to score 15 63 points, and led the Lakers at the end of the first half with eight. Balanced scoring was a big part of the Oswego State victory, as five Lakers finished with at least 12 points. Senior forward Hayden 71 Ward and freshman guard Kyle Covley led the team with 16 each. Ward also contributed by dominating the boards all night, hauling in 16 rebounds. No other player on either side had more than eight rebounds. Women’s Hockey After some early defensive struggles led to Saturday, Feb. 16 a 6-0 run by the Golden Eagles, Lakers coach Jason Leone called a timeout, trailing by five with 16:57 still to play in the first half. Leone’s 3 team immediately began to tighten up its defense, and started to feature Ward inside at the offensive end. Oswego State would finally break even 1 with just under 12 minutes to play in the first half, as senior guard Sean Michele knocked down a three-pointer to tie the game at 14. Af- ter a highly contested first half, Oswego State Women’s Basketball found itself even with Brockport, and the two Saturday, Feb. 16 teams headed to the locker room tied at 34. Both teams were able to hold the other’s top players relatively in check. Ward finished 47 the first half shooting only 25 percent from the field (3-for-12), while Brockport leading scorer, junior guard John Ivy managed just two first- half points on 1-for-8 shooting. 65 Nick Graziano | The Oswegonian See MEN’S, B2 Senior forward Hayden Ward looks to move around a defender during the Lakers’ 78-66 playoff victory over The College at Brockport on Tuesday. Lakers take defensive battle in SUNYACs Ward’s hard work UPCOMING Women’s basketball advances to SUNYAC semifinals with win over Cortland paves way for MATCHES Lakers’ successes * green indicates home games Adam Rupczyk Contributing Writer Women’s Basketball [email protected] Friday, Feb. 22 According to Merriam-Webster Dic- tionary, the verb “rebound” has two defi- nitions. One means to recover from set- vs. back, and the other to gain possession of a rebound in basketball. With 880 basketball rebounds at Oswego State, and a handful of setbacks, senior captain Hayden Ward Location: Hawk Center has faced his fair share of both. Time: 6 p.m. Flashback to 2006 where now-reigning first-team All-SUNYAC Ward was just a Men’s Basketball sophomore at East Hampton High School on the eastern tip of Long Island. Not sure Friday, Feb. 22 what he wanted to get serious about after playing a plethora of sports growing up, @ Ward was influenced by East Hampton’s basketball coach Ed Petrie to focus on basketball. Ward found his groove early, making the varsity squad as a sophomore. With a talented older team, Ward devel- Location: Whitney T. Corey Gymnasium oped as a role player. His role: rebound. Time: 8 p.m. “That first year I was a ‘get rebounds’ kind of guy, playing defense, scoring Women’s Hockey when I got my chances,” Ward said. During the first quarter of the sea- Saturday, Feb. 23 son, Ward proved himself coming off the Nick Graziano | The Oswegonian bench, and stayed a part of the starting Senior guard Kassie Kleine handles the ball in front of a defender during the Lakers’ 38-35 playoff victory over SUNY Cortland on Tuesday at Max Ziel Gymnasium. lineup for the remainder of his career vs. there. In his junior year he started to de- Ryan Kelley throw or whatever it might be, that sixth goal percentage. In the early stages of the first velop into a scoring threat, still pulling Staff Writer man in a basketball situation was awesome,” half, they were able to open up a 17-10 lead down boards as one of the taller players [email protected] Bruno said. on the Red Dragons with three straight three- on the floor at 6’6”. With another talent- Location: Campus Center Ice Arena The Lakers, who are now 15-0 this season point buckets. Yet, the following eight minutes ed team, Ward would help his squad to Time: 2 p.m. In its first home playoff game since the 06- when holding their opponents to fewer than 50 saw no made field goals by either team, and the Class A championship game. As se- 07 season, the Oswego State women’s basket- points, have made an identity for themselves Cortland was able to close the gap with five niors graduated, it became time for Ward Men’s Hockey ball team was able to hold off SUNY Cortland on the defensive end of the floor. According straight points just before the half to make it a to have his breakout year. and advance to the SUNYAC semifinals with a to Bruno, being active on defense is what has 20-17 contest. “I did a lot of work in the off-season Friday, Feb. 23 38-35 win Tuesday night. allowed her players to be so successful. They were able to keep that momentum with my high school coach who really An impressive crowd came out to support “We knew we really needed to be active going as the second half began, tying the game helped me with my shooting,” Ward the Lakers at Max Ziel Gymnasium. In such a bumping cuts, be active guarding drives, be in at 22 just five minutes in. However, neither said. “I think this really opened up a lot vs. close game, sixth-year head coach Tracy Bruno good help-side when they did get some post team seemed to be able to get any rhythm go- of things for me.” says that playing at home was a huge advan- situations and at the end of the day we just ing on the offensive end, as only three points The offseason work paid off, as Ward tage for her team. needed to make sure we had hands in the faces were scored between the two teams in the next averaged a double-double in his senior “That’s why you fight so hard to play at of shooters,” Bruno said. several minutes. season en route to the state Final Four. Location: Campus Center Ice Arena home, so that when it’s tough and you need In addition to their relentless defense, the Time: 7 p.m. a basket or a stop or somebody to miss a free Lakers lead the conference in three-point field See WOMEN’S, B4 See WARD, B3 Quote of the Week

Coming into this year, my mentality was just to have fun. I told myself I was halfway through college, so I needed to take advantage of the rest of my time here. Stats never entered my mind. I’m jusy happy to be here and wanted to have some fun. THE OSWEGONIAN Blue Line -women’s hockey junior forward Melissa Seamont FRIDAY, Feb. 22, 2013 B2 Oswego State ROAD RECAPS Seamont’s journey leads to Lakers Men’s Hockey Women’s hockey junior forward leads Oswego State with 9 goals, 15 assists, 25 points on season including Howe. Seamont had a solid fresh- The Lakers split a weekend pair, man year, compiling six total points. She blowing out SUNY Potsdam 10-0 on scored two goals and tallied four assists in Friday and dropping a 4-3 decision 25 games played. It was a great stepping- to rival SUNY Plattsburgh on Sat- stone for Seamont, who was motivated to urday. Oswego State scored seven improve in her sophomore season. goals in the first period against the “I trained a lot over the summer back Bears. Seniors Luke Moodie and in my hometown,” Seamont said. “Every Zach Josepher each contributed two night, we were always doing something. goals in the winning effort. Whether it was a 30 minute run, or hitting the weights, we always did something.” Seamont impressed Dillon with her Men’s Basketball conditioning and earned more playing time during her sophomore season. In 27 Oswego State fell to SUNY games played, she scored six goals and Plattsburgh, 71-63, on Saturday racked up 10 assists for 16 total points. after a 76-65 win over SUNY Pots- The 10 assists were the second-most on damn on Friday. Senior Hayden the team and was the fifth-best single sea- Ward scored 21 against the Bears son mark in program history. and 17 in the loss to the Cardinals, Seamont had her breakout perfor- en route to being named Oswego mance in Cortland after scoring the game- State Athlete of the Week. Three winning goal in a 2-1 nail-biter. She also other Lakers scored in double-dig- assisted on the team’s first goal. Seamont its alongside Ward in Friday’s win was rewarded for her play and was named against Potsdam. both the Oswego State Athlete of the Week and ECAC West Player of the Week. Her play helped guide the Lakers to a Women’s Hockey No. 4 seed in the ECAC West playoffs. She scored a goal and added an assist in the team’s 3-0 first round win against Neu- The Lakers took a pair of games mann University. The team lost in the next from SUNY Cortland this weekend, round to second-ranked Plattsburgh. winning 3-2 on Friday and then After losing several key teammates 3-1 on Saturday. Juniors Jocelyn St. from last season’s team, Seamont knew Clair and Melissa Seamont recorded she needed to step up for her team in her a goal and an assist in Friday’s win. junior season. St. Clair added another goal in the “Losing as many girls going into win on Saturday. Senior Breanne Re- this year as we did, we knew it would ith and junior Emma Smetaniuk also be hard,” Seamont said. “(Captains) Liv contributed a goal each in the win. (Boersen) and Joc (St. Clair) are our cap- Photo provided by Sports Information tains. They know how to pump up the Junior forward Melissa Seamont fires a shot during a game against Elmira College. Seamont leads Oswego State with nine goals, 15 assists and 24 points. team and they’ve earned their letters. But I know that my role on this team is to help Athletes of the Week Zach Gewelb typical “coach’s kid” treatment. wish I was a little bit taller, a little bit lead this team and Coach (Dillion) always Staff Writer “It was rough. He was a tough coach,” stronger,” Seamont said. “But ultimately, tells me that these girls will follow me into [email protected] Seamont said. “I didn’t get any special I’m happy that I am where I am. But it battle, so I try and do that as best as I can.” treatment. I didn’t even play on the power would’ve been nice if I had been a little This season, Seamont has established Melissa Seamont was just 4-years-old play or anything like that. He was always bit bigger.” herself as a star. The junior was named the first time she put on skates. Fast-for- hard on me, but obviously it paid off.” The summer of 2010 came and went Oswego State Athlete of the Week after ward 16 years later and she is the lead- As her high school career was coming and Seamont arrived on Oswego State’s helping the Lakers win their first game ing point scorer for the Oswego State to a close, Seamont was considering send- campus ready for the season. It was not of the season with a three-point perfor- women’s hockey team. As she leads the ing out a recruitment video to prospective the easiest transition for the freshman, mance. She scored two goals and added Lakers into the postseason, she remem- coaches and universities. who is a native of North Bay, Ontario. an assist in a 5-3 win against Utica Col- bers a time when playing hockey was “In my hometown, all the hockey play- “It was really difficult for me since I lege. Seamont also earned the award on not her destiny. ers who are going off to school have to grew up and played with the same friends Jan. 21, when she scored back-to-back “My dad put me in skates and told me make a recruitment video,” Seamont said. all through high school,” Seamont said. game winning goals against Buffalo State. that I was never going to play hockey,” “Chris Dawson, the guy who does all the “It wasn’t easy adjusting to the environ- Seamont helped lead the team to a 12- Seamont said. “I remember him telling editing and other stuff like that, usually ment. I had not even visited the school, so 11-1 record with a team-high 24 points me like ‘no way my little girl is playing sends them out to wherever you need.” when my parents dropped me off it was on nine goals and fifteen assists. Her 24 hockey.’ He actually wanted me to figure Seamont was looking at Canadian uni- the first time I had seen it.” points tied a program record for points skate. But once I started skating, he de- versities, her search expanding as far as Seamont was only 17-years-old when in a season, previously held by Mack- HAYDEN WARD cided to give me a stick.” Ottawa, until a family incident slowed she entered her freshman year, which was enzie Lee. Seamont’s 15 assists are the Men’s Basketball And so it began. Seamont learned how down her college search. She continued an added challenge for her. most in a single season in program his- Senior, Montauk, N.Y. to play under the tutelage of her father, playing hockey and found herself play- “It was a very big transition,” Seamont tory. Her record-breaking season helped uncle and cousins. She started playing in ing in a big tournament in Ottawa, where said. “I cried with my mom on Skype guide the Lakers to a No. 3 seed in the Ward averaged 23.7 points an all-boys league. Oswego State head coach Diane Dillon for like three weeks. But the girls on the ECAC West playoffs. and 14.0 boards to help “My uncle coached a team that was was watching. team were so welcoming. If I wasn’t on Seamont credits her more laid-back at- Oswego State clinch a home all boys,” Seamont said. “I played on that Seamont met with Dillon after the game the team, it probably would’ve been a lot titude to her success this season. SUNYAC playoff game. In Tues- team for, maybe, five years.” and subsequently decided not to send any harder to adjust.” “Coming into this year, my mentality day’s 79-75 win over Oneonta Playing on that team gave Seamont the of her videos out because she had already Seamont was able to put all of her was just to have fun,” Seamont said. “I that clinched a post-season confidence to continue playing hockey as found her school: Oswego State. homesickness behind her when she re- told myself I was halfway through col- berth, Ward registered career she grew older. She played hockey at her “She (Dillon) had paper work ready, alized that everyone she played with in lege, so I needed to take advantage of the highs in points and rebounds high school, St. Joseph-Scollard Hall, but pamphlets, brochures and everything and high school was dealing with the same is- rest of my time here. Stats never entered with a 33-point, 18-board per- in order for her to continue her hockey ca- told me ‘we want you’ so I knew I couldn’t sues. Once she started playing, she found my mind. I’m just happy to be here and formance. He then scored 21 reer, it meant giving up another sport. give up this opportunity,” Seamont said. a mentor on the team in veteran Megan wanted to have some fun. “ points at Potsdam and 17 at “I ended up having to put basketball “I told my mom I had to do this.” Howe and connected with fellow fresh- Seamont hopes to continue her success Plattsburgh over the weekend. away so I could play for my travel team Dillon is never short of compliments men Olivia Boersen, Jocelyn St. Clair, next season in what will be her senior year. in Sudbury (Ontario),” Seamont said. “I when it comes to Seamont, even saying Mady Paul and Chelsea Hunt. She has helped guide the Lakers to three always loved hockey and my dad loves it, that she could probably be playing for a As the season began, Seamont knew consecutive playoff berths. What may very so we decided to stick with it.” Division I school if she was a bit taller. she had to earn her playing time. De- well have been a promising figure skating Seamont played under her father on Seamont uses that as motivation. spite being a freshman, she played on the career for Melissa Seamont has turned into the travel team, but did not receive the “It’s always been in my head. I always same line with the team’s top players, a phenomenal hockey career. Oswego State to play SUNY Cortland in semifinals

MEN’S, from B1 several tense moments, Ward would even- tually get up under his own power. Ward In the second half, it was Ward and would not only stay in the game, but went the Lakers who took over the game offen- on to finish the entire second half. sively, scoring on their first four posses- Covley’s fourth three-pointer of the sions. Golden Eagles junior point guard night put the game away for good, as Brandon Caruthers proved no match for the Lakers took a commanding 68-56 JOCELYN ST. CLAIR Michele defensively, as Michele was able lead with only three minutes left. Brock- Women’s Hockey to easily penetrate into the paint and cre- port’s Ivy did his best to keep his team Junior, Cambridge, Ontario ate easy opportunities for his teammates in the game, scoring 13 points in the sec- as well as himself. ond half, and going three-of-five from St. Clair came up big for Oswego Gilkes converted on a pull-up jumper three-point range. Ivy’s efforts were not State at both ends of the rink, from just inside the arc, giving Oswego enough, however, as the Lakers cruised to switching between forward and de- State a five-point lead with just under 14 a 78-66 victory. fense, as the Lakers upended Cort- minutes to play. The energized crowd at Oswego State will look to keep the mo- land by the scores of 3-2 and 3-1. In Max Ziel Gymnasium erupted as Covley mentum going as it hits the road to take Friday’s win, St. Clair scored the go- hit his second three-pointer of the game on top-seeded Cortland this Friday in the ahead goal early in the third period to stretch the lead to eight. SUNYAC semifinals. and assisted the game-tying goal With the momentum and the score The winner of that game will move in the second period for a come- squarely in their favor, Leone and the on to play the winner of the No. 2 SUNY from-behind victory. Her marker at Lakers experienced a big scare as Ward Plattsburgh/No. 3 SUNY Geneseo game 7:50 in the third period gave the was fouled and sent crashing to the floor, on Saturday at 4 p.m. to decide the 2013 Nick Graziano | The Oswegonian Lakers a two-goal lead en route to following one of his 16 rebounds. After SUNYAC champion. Senior guard Sean Michele tries to get around a defender in the Lakers’ win over The College of Brockport. Saturday’s 3-1 victory. THE OSWEGONIAN SPORTS FRIDAY, Feb. 22, 2013 BB33 Ward Lakers’ go-to guy B2 Seniors ready for run WARD, from B1 story. In Ward’s junior year, the program topped the previous season’s mark, go- Stellar class prepares for final postseason together, last chance at title As the year came to an end, it was time ing a perfect 18-0 in the SUNYAC and to continue his basketball career, but first 26-4 overall. Oswego State won its first Ward would have to decide what school SUNYAC title since 1965, and again he wanted to attend. It was hard for col- hosted the first and second rounds of lege coaches to come see Ward play, be- the NCAA tournament. ing in one of the farthest towns east on “Our bond grew strong on the court, Long Island. Due to this, most of his re- learning and communicating with each cruiting came from AAU and the Empire other,” Burridge said. “This helped us State Games. Ward was recruited by a have the success we did.” multitude of SUNY schools and others Ward jumped to 15.7 points and on the East Coast in New Hampshire and 9.1 rebounds a game, leading the team Pennsylvania. With a tough decision at with 272 boards. Both Ward and Bur- hand, Ward picked Oswego State. ridge made first-team All-SUNYAC, but “What really separated Oswego from as a season came to an end, so did Bur- the others was I really liked the campus ridge’s career. The Ward-Burridge duo a lot,” Ward said. “In my personal opin- was a matchup nightmare, but now Ward ion it is the best campus in the SUNYs. would be left to gain the title of “the go- Besides that, I really liked the guys on to guy.” the team.” “The off-season started off with a Enrolling in the fall of 2009, Ward little Super Bowl-hangover feeling after majored in business administration. winning the [SUNYAC] championship,” It was his freshman collegiate season Ward said. “It was tough to swallow that where he would run into his first set- feeling and know there was another job back. Head coach Kevin Broderik, who to do.” had recruited Ward heavily and was a Ward would come into the current driving force to land him at Oswego, season expecting nothing less than previ- had left the program. ous years. Being the go-to guy was some- Disappointed with the situation and thing Ward has always been ready for. the program, Ward and the team had a “Hayden by nature is a very physical sub-par year, going 13-13 and losing in player,” said Oswego State head basket- Nick Graziano | The Oswegonian the first round of the playoffs. Ward av- ball coach Jason Leone. “He has this in- Senior captain Jon Whitelaw handles the puck up the ice as fellow senior Luke Moodie looks on during the Lakers’ 3-2 win over Morrisville State on Feb. 1. eraged 6.6 rebounds and seven points ner confidence where he doesn’t think per game, neither was where he expected people can stop him, which enables him Michael Keeley Ayotte and Muise, took a lot of pres- Lakers managed to have ten differ- them to be. to beat defenses that are geared towards Contributing Writer sure off Rodrigues, Jon Whitelaw and ent goal scorers. There was, of course, “To be honest, I was not sure if I was shutting him down.” [email protected] Luke Moodie. Brown filled in admirably the seven-goal period this past Friday going to stay after my freshman year,” Ward has not disappointed, mak- when Whitelaw was on the shelf for six against SUNY Potsdam as well. It ap- Ward said. “I just was not having a ing his current senior campaign one to The Oswego State men’s hockey se- games early in the season, while Muise peared as if the Lakers were going for an good time, it was the toughest point of remember. He is averaging 18.3 points nior class has been nothing if not con- has been a model of consistency. Ayotte’s historic evening, but they finished with my career.” per game and 9.5 rebounds, turning sistent over their four regular seasons. goal production has tailed off lately, but 10 that night as well, and have not scored Ward would have to rebound in the double-doubles in like they are expect- In 2009-10, the seniors finished 23-2-0. he has been a go-to weapon on the pow- more than that in a regular season game offseason and shake off the tough start. ed. Ward has led the squad to a 19-7 In 2010-11, 22-3-0. Their 2011-12 record erplay from the right faceoff circle, with over four years. They went the whole This led into Ward’s sophomore year, overall record, and an 11-7 record in the was 21-2-2; and, with a 4-3 loss in Platts- nearly half of his 13 goals coming with regular season without a tie, as they did where the situation did a 180. The sea- conference. With a team of many young burgh to close out 2012-13, their mark the man-advantage. in 2009-10, and 2010-11. They tied twice son marked one of the best years in the players, Ward has also stepped into a reads 21-4-0. Those records were all Personal Milestones. Head coach Ed last season. They played seven one-goal program’s history, as the Lakers went leadership role. good enough for the conference regular Gosek got his 200th win as head coach, games, but only one overtime. By com- 24-5 and 17-1 in the SUNYAC, with their “He has embraced the pressure of be- season title. Rodrigues and Moodie netted their 100th parison, SUNY Potsdam played eight only loss coming against SUNY Oneonta ing the guy this year, and has handled They have had varied levels of career points and senior Andrew Hare set overtimes. The senior class still has never in double overtime. Ward averaged 10.6 it terrifically,” Leone said. “If your best success in postseason play, but have the regular season and career program lost three in a row. points and 7.8 rebounds a game. player is your hardest worker, other play- reached the NCAA Frozen Four each of records for shutouts. Sophomores RJay The Lakers lost to only two teams Ward and Oswego State star Chad ers will follow giving automatic respect.” the first three seasons. With only one Berra, Eli Kim-Swallow, Nick Rivait and over the course of the season. Unfortu- Burridge would be the main reason for Ward’s hard work has developed him SUNYAC postseason title to their name Peter Rodrigues all scored their first col- nately for them, they did so twice. They the Lakers’ No. 1 seed, as they hosted the into a versatile player. A big man that so far, a fourth trip may be in jeopardy legiate goals. Fellow sophomore Bobby won’t have to deal with the Utica College SUNYAC tournament and the first and can hit the three, shoot well from the foul if the Lakers can not win their next two. Gertsakis did as well, and then he scored Pioneers again, unless it’s in the NCAA second rounds of the NCAA tournament. line and average over 30 minutes a game Here’s a reflection on the season that four more in the next three games. It has tournament, but the SUNY Plattsburgh The season marked the duo of Ward and is a formula that keeps opposing coaches was, and the “second season” to come. been a season of saving many pucks. Cardinals, as they’ve been throughout Burridge as one of the best tandems in up at night. With a playoff win over The Rodrigues’ roll. Senior Paul Ro- Defensemen scoring. Last season, the history of the rivalry, are the thorn the SUNYAC. But it was not always a College at Brockport, Oswego State will drigues led the nation in points for then-juniors Zach Josepher and Jesse that the Lakers may have to pull out of perfect relationship. With the two play- travel to SUNY Cortland on Friday, Feb. much of the season, and finishes up McConney both were in the top three in their side. It’s hard to predict the “at- ing near the top, they did not always see 22 to try to defend its SUNYAC title. the year with 14 goals and 29 assists. conference scoring for defensemen, but large” situation when it comes to NCAA eye-to-eye. With Tuesday’s win, Ward passed Bur- Rodrigues registered a point in all but only totaled three SUNYAC goals be- bids, but it seems less likely than any of “We bumped heads a little bit,” Ward ridge to become the second all time lead- three games over the course of the regu- tween the two of them. This season, the the past three seasons that the Lakers said. “He was the man in Oswego, and I was ing rebounder in school history with 880 lar season, and was visibly more dan- senior twosome has accumulated 10, in- have a “fall-back” should they lose the the man where I came from, we had a rivalry, boards. After college, Ward plans on con- gerous on the ice than ever before. He’ll cluding nine from Josepher. Add in the SUNYAC tournament. Potsdam will visit we really went at each other competitively.” tinuing his basketball career overseas. make a run for SUNYAC player of the five recent goals from Gertsakis, and the Geneseo Wednesday night, while Buffalo Even as their competitive nature contin- “If I am fortunate enough to make a year, but it is possible that “Mr. Over- Oswego State offense has added a much State will host SUNY Fredonia. The low- ued, the relationship between the two would team, I am going to go and see how it time” has not had his defining moment greater blue line force among the defen- est remaining seed comes to Oswego on strenghten going into Ward’s junior year. works out,” Ward said. of the season just yet. He’s got a flare for sive corps this season. Saturday, while the other victor heads to “With competing against each other, Words like “rugged” and “winner” the dramatic. Fun facts. Among the interesting Plattsburgh. “Win or go home” has never we came together more, and embraced are used to describe Ward by teammates Chris cubed. The emergence of tid-bits of 2012-13 was the 10-1 rout of rung as true as it does now. And the boys the challenge together,” Ward said. “We and coaches. Whether it be pulling down the three “Chris” seniors, Brown, SUNY Geneseo on Nov. 3, when the aren’t ready to go home just yet. were both willing to sacrifice a little bit of rebounds, hitting buzzer beaters or work- our own games for the better of the team.” ing hard in the off-season, Hayden Ward The relationship rebounded and will go down as one of the best players the two continued the Laker success ever to wear the green and gold. Campus Recreation Weekly Intramural Sports Report

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It has been an exciting week of intramural sports action, as the broomball and basketball tournaments continue, and while indoor soccer starts off its season. In the indoor soccer campus recreation game of the week, it was The Muffin Men coming out on top against Team Jack in men’s competitive action by a score of 6-2. Hartley Ruch and Sean Brooks scored two goals apiece for The Muffin Men, who move to 2-0 halfway through their regular season schedule. Brooks and Ruch each scored goals in the game’s first five minutes to put The Muffin Men ahead 2-0. Tom Braun answered back for Team Jack with a goal of his own to cut the deficit to 2-1, but Team Jack would not get any closer the rest of the contest. After Greg Stitt’s goal, the score was 3-1 Photo provided by Campus Recreation at the half. The Muffin Men again outscored Oswego State students ski and snowboard during the Campus Rec trip to Brisol Mountain Ski Resort. their opponents 3-1 in the second half to pull away with a dominant 6-2 victory. game to take home in the second half. tol Mountain Ski Resort in Canandaigua, The Muffin Men will take on Honkies in Team captain Matt Stone came out firing New York. their next matchup on March 5. for his team in the second half, trying to ensure The trip allowed students to participate In Campus Recreation’s basketball game that it would advance to the next round. Stone in either skiing or snowboarding on the of the week, it was Pippen Ain’t Easy taking hit four three-pointers in a five minute span to many different trails at Bristol Mountain home a 55-47 victory in a hard-fought battle open up the lead for Pippen Ain’t Easy, and that ranged from beginner (green) to expert with Off Constantly. they would not look back from there. (double black diamond) across 160 acres of In the full court format of the spring After an Akeem Joseph three-pointer for skiable land. tournament, endurance was key for Pippen Off Constantly cut the lead to two, Pippen Students who attended were provided Ain’t Easy, who played with only one sub in Ain’t Easy would maintain its composure to with transportation via bus from the SUNY its victory. fend off the comeback and pull away in the Oswego Campus Center to Bristol Mountain, Early on in the game, Pippen Ain’t Easy game’s final minutes. and were also given a free lesson all of which had control 11-6, but Off Constantly mounted Pippen Ain’t Easy moved on to take on Jel- was included in the participation fee of $40. a 7-0 run to take 13-11 lead after Mike Burke’s lyfish in the second round of the men’s com- To read more on the trip to Bris- lay up midway through the first half. petitive tournament on Monday. tol Mountain, check out the link to the Pippen Ain’t Easy battled back to take a On Saturday, Campus Recreation put on article in the Weekly Sports Report at Nick Graziano | The Oswegonian 22-19 lead at the half, but it was either team’s its annual Ski and Snowboard Trip to Bris- oswego.edu/campusrec. Senior forward Hayden Ward prepares to take a free throw during the Lakers’ playoff win on Tuesday. THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, Feb. 22, 2013 BB34 Equestrian team saddles up Skaters look toward top Team takes 54 blue ribbons at Saturday show Joe Manganiello work together, which goes hand in hand Asst. Sports Editor with a strong team. They are each working Ice Effects qualify for Nationals in 1st year back in Collegiate Division [email protected] individually and as a team on their weak- For the fourth consecutive season, the nesses and they pull each other along Oswego State club equestrian team has when need be, which has been great.” won the regional championship for the According to Kirby, Oswego State has western equitation, claiming 54 blue rib- a much larger western team than English bons, or first-place finishes, on Saturday team. In fact, Oswego State is actually con- in Cazenovia. sidered one of the largest western teams Oswego State competes in two dif- in the region, one of the reasons why it is ferent types of shows: western and Eng- so competitive. Members of the western lish. Western shows require the riders to team really enjoy the format of the west- wear more stereotypical cowboy-attire ern shows. and have a different format than English “Western shows are pretty cool because shows have. they start out with this competition called There are six classes in western shows reining,” Lipsky said. “It is all about con- (most competitive to least competitive): trolling the horse at different gates and open reining, open, advanced, novice, in- you do different patterns.” termediate and beginner. Teams select an Reining is a very complicated move individual “point-rider,” who competes that only the most advanced riders can for the blue ribbon in their respective compete in. class, and five to seven additional indi- “You do a pattern and it involves hav- vidual riders who ride on their own being the horse at a slow lope, or high gate, half, for their own individual scores. Indi- and a hand gallop,” Lipsky said. “Then vidual riders can get promoted to higher you slide stop, which is where you gallop classes over the course of the season. down and you sit back in the saddle and The team has had a very success- say ‘woah,’ and the horse sort of kind of ful season thus far this year, piling up squats down on its hind leg. We start the a substantial amount of blue ribbons in show off with reining and we all get kind its western shows. Head coaches Jill and of into that because it is very competitive Dan Bergstresser acknowledge that the and you’re going fast and it is one person accomplishments the team has had dur- out there doing their thing.” ing the entire season played a huge part Next up for Oswego State is an Eng- in Saturday’s successes. lish show this weekend. Kirby says that Photo provided by Synchronized Skating Team “We went into this past weekend lead- because of the small size of the English Members of the Oswego State Synchronized Skating Team compete in the Eastern Sectional Synchronized Skating Championships at Lake Placid. ing the region by a significant amount of team, there are not high team expectations points, so this weekend wasn’t quite as for the show. Even still, the team is ral- Aimee Hirsch “It’s always been a treat to go there,” fun in the locker room to ease the stress of high stress as some others have been,” Jill lying around individual rider, freshman Editor-in-Chief senior Kayleigh Marko said. “The places competition and they also perform well un- said. “All the students needed to do was Courtney Denicourt, who can qualify for [email protected] you get to go and experience as a team der pressure. She said at the Empire State ride their best and maintain the lead. They regionals with a good showing. Denicourt are amazing.” Games, the team skated its best program af- were able to do that, therefore securing can join Kirby and Katherine Piarse as the In the world of collegiate synchronized The Ice Effects are the only synchro- ter being rushed onto the ice without even the final win for the season title.” only individual riders from Oswego State skating, the U.S. Synchronized Skating Na- nized skating team in the SUNY system having their hair tied up or their skates prop- The club team boasts 70 members. To who will represent the team at the eastern tional Championship is the highest competi- and many members of the team attend erly taped. support itself, the team spends most of the semi-finals in late-March. tion a team can qualify for. Oswego State largely because of the “If we treat nationals like Empires, that fall semester fundraising and volunteering Besides rooting for Denicourt, Kirby Last season, Oswego State’s synchro- team’s presence. would be a great way to relieve the tension,” their services for their sponsor, the New says the eastern team will be looking to nized skating team was forced to move “This is pretty much the reason I came Hoffmann said. York State Fairgrounds. Junior Amy Lipsky have fun with this weekend’s show. down a division because the team lost many here,” said Christie Williams, a freshman Members of the Ice Effects have indi- says the fall semester is great for allowing “I have been showing since I was a lit- members due to graduation. This year the on the team. “I’ve been [skating] since I vidual goals for nationals, but the team the team to get to know all of its members tle kid,” Kirby said. “So I still get nervous, Oswego State Ice Effects are back in the Col- was six.” goal is to place eighth. The Ice Effects and partake in activities like “breaking I still get anxious, I still get excited, but for legiate Division. They qualified for nation- The team forms close bonds during placed 11th last time they went to nation- down portable stalls” at the fairgrounds. me, if you don’t get thrown off, it is a good als after a year in the less competitive Open the year because of an intense practice als two years ago. “We are all just a bunch of weird peo- day. If you don’t get thrown off and you Collegiate Division. schedule and the nature of the sport, According to Hoffmann, the top five ple, so we all get along great,” Lipsky have fun, you’re in a good place.” “It’s the best of the best,” said junior which requires coordination. teams that go to nationals are practically in said. “The weirder you are [with people] As for the western team, the semi-fi- vice president Brittany Hoffmann. “You “We’re like a family,” Williams said. a whole different division, so eighth place is the closer you are with people.” nals are March 23 and 24, during Oswego really can’t go anywhere in our division Synchronized skating also is highly reli- an attainable and realistic goal for the Ice Ef- The players respond well to their coaches. State’s spring break, and at the New York beyond nationals.” ant on each member of the group being pres- fects. Although eighth may not seem like a “They are weird too,” Lipsky said. State Fairgrounds. Oswego State is one Since the team was unable to partici- ent; without even one person, a program high goal to those unfamiliar with the com- Both Jill and Dan Bergstresser speak of only three schools in the country host- pate in the national competition last year, cannot run smoothly. petition, it is an honor to simply go to nation- very highly of their team, as they have ing a semi-final this year. Kirby says that this time is even more important for the “Every person on this team is as impor- als. Anything more than that is just icing on embraced a lot of roster changeover in re- the key for Oswego State competing with Ice Effects. tant as the next,” Hoffmann said. the cake. cent years. much larger programs is passion. “To be able to even qualify and go to na- Because of the importance of every skater, For the Ice Effects, nationals marks the “As far as the team strengths, it’s a “Passion is how we are able to keep up tionals this year and still be competitive is a it was particularly tough for the Ice Effects if end of their competition season, which is a very fresh team all-in-all,” Jill said. “There with the bigger schools,” Kirby said. “And really big deal,” Hoffmann said. team members were sick during the season. bittersweet ending for the team, especially are many new members, as the last two we dedicate as much as it takes to get [to In order to qualify for the national com- “It’s like missing a piece of your puzzle,” for the lone senior, Marko. years have been huge graduation years. the national level] because we love this petition, the Ice Effects had to be a top team Marko said. “It’s been a journey,” Marko said. “Every As a fresh team, the kids are building team and what we are able to accomplish in their division, which they did by perform- This also makes it difficult for the team to year we’ve become closer. And even after I great new friendships and learning how to together more than anything.” ing a strong program at the Eastern Section- readjust each year with girls graduating and leave the connections are gonna be there and al Synchronized Skating Championship. other new members joining the team. continue for years to come.” Now the Ice Effects will travel to Plym- “Every year it’s a challenge,” Hoffmann said. But the season will not be over until after outh, Mich. for nationals, which takes place Despite all these variables, the Ice Effects nationals, which marks the culmination of between Feb. 27 and March 2. Going to the have made it to nationals after a challenging the team’s dedication all year long. competition is not only the highest achieve- season back in the Collegiate Division. “All that hard work you’ve been putting ment for the Ice Effects, but the trip is also Hoffmann said that although their season in since September… it’s all leading up to na- a team building experience in and of itself. has been competitive, the team tries to have tionals,” Hoffmann said.

Women’s basketball to take on Geneseo in semifinals WOMEN’S, from B1

At this point in the season, Bruno believes that having played each other multiple times is what made this game such a close match-up. “When it’s the third time you’re playing one another you kind of know what each other are doing,” Bruno said. “We just continued to kind of go to our spots, and they were beating us to our spots, and as a result we turned the ball over a little bit.” In fact, the Lakers turned the ball over 25 times. While this ultimately was a result of how familiar the two teams are with each other, fa- tigue may also have become a factor this late in the season. With a conference championship now on the line, they can no longer afford to be casual with their possessions. “The first thing that always goes up on the board in our pre-game chat is ‘value our possessions,’ that’s a constant theme.” Bruno said. “In games where scoring is going to be at a pre- mium, if you’re going to hand the ball to the other team 25 times you’re putting a lot of pressure on your defense.” Down the stretch, Cortland was able to tie the game with 53 seconds remaining, but that Nick Graziano | The Oswegonian was the last time they would score. Oswego Senior guard Kassie Kleine attempts a free throw in the Lakers’ 38-35 win over SUNY Cortland on Tuesday. State tightened its defense and was able to make its free throws to take a 38-35 lead with “With five seniors, it’s about those guys con- Geneseo. While they will be looking to make a just 7.2 seconds left. In one last-chance ef- tinuing to work hard and play with a sense of ur- few adjustments before the game, the Lakers are fort, the Red Dragons inbounded the ball and gency and not wanting it to be over,” Bruno said. exactly where they want to be and they have all rushed up the court to attempt a desperation The Lakers will play SUNY Geneseo on Fri- the confidence in the world. three-point shot, but it was blocked by Laker day in their semifinal matchup at New Paltz. “This year probably more than in some re- senior Evelyn Josbena to seal the victory. Look- After splitting their first two games, this will be cent years, I think it’s wide open,” Bruno said. ing forward to the rest of the tournament, the third time Oswego State and Geneseo have “I think that anybody can win it, and that’s Bruno believes that her seniors displaying that met this season. Aside from playing at home, a exciting, so we have to feel relieved that we kind of effort is what will make the biggest dif- neutral court is the best possible situation for the got through Cortland, and we have nothing Photo provided by Equestrian Team ference for them. Lakers, who seem to have a hard time playing at to lose now.” A member of the Oswego State equestrian team performs at the Syracuse Western Show on Saturday. OPINION SPORTS

OSCARS DEFENSIVE PREVIEW STRUGGLE BB?5 B1 Nick Graziano | The Oswegonian Photo provided by oscars.org OPINIONCongress shall make no law... abridging VOLUME LXXVIII ISSUE III • www.oswegonian.com the freedom of speech, or of the press... -First Amendment FRIDAY, Feb. 22, 2013 B6 THE OSWEGONIAN STAFF EDITORIAL The independent student newspaper of Oswego State since 1935 GUIDELINES SOCIAL MEDIA REVOLUTION Working for a student newspaper in this the majority of our attention on the physical explaining the process behind getting some We want your thoughts on our coverage, campus and local issues, or anything age can be a dizzying task. Beyond just putting paper, it would be foolish of us to believe that of our bigger stories. Our goal is to make our regarding the Oswego State community. out a newspaper each week around our class we could be a viable media outlet while only writers and editors as visible to the public as schedules, we now find ourselves tasked with producing a weekly print edition. possible. Tumblr allows us the opportunity to E-mail all letters as Word attachments to [email protected] or mail submis- the obligation of providing content across mul- This is obviously not a new development, not only provide updates on what content to sions to 139A Campus Center, Oswego N.Y. 13126 tiple platforms. Among our small staff, we must but it is one we are pushing for especially this expect in the week’s paper, but also provide find the manpower to keep our Twitter page semester. We have attempted to live-tweet more updates on the conversations and shenanigans All writers must provide their real name, address, academic year, updated, make announcements and interact Laker sporting events and plan to continue that occur in the newsroom. The hope of the major and phone number (which will not be published). with readers on our Facebook page. And new this trend, and even expand into other school Tumblr blog is to attach a face and personality this semester, keep our readers apprised to the events, such as last fall’s Media Summit. Our to the names you read in the byline each Fri- Members of organizations should include their title if their letter behind-the-scenes work of The Oswegonian on use of Twitter is still evolving, but our focus will day, an opportunity that is unique to the 21st addresses an issue pertaining to the organization. its new official Tumblr. be on updating it as often as possible. century journalist. We do not currently have anyone on our We are most excited about our new Tum- In any event, our main goal is to reach For publication, letters should be 250 words or less and submitted by the Tuesday staff dedicated to keeping these pages updat- blr blog. Tumblr provides us with the widest out to readers in any way possible. So if you prior to the desired publication date. ed, so we split the duty among our staff. So far, range of options. We will post pictures and vid- have not already, give us a follow on Twitter we have found the work to be worth it. While eos from the office, share .pdf files of the front and Tumblr and get to know more about the The Oswegonian reserves the right to edit and reject letters and we love seeing our work in print, and focus page before it goes to print and write posts people behind the articles. cannot guarantee that all letters will be published. Opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not always reflect those of IN THE OFFICE The Oswegonian. Two fried eggs, no bacon please

I hate bacon. Ok, maybe hate is too strong atheist. I would consider myself more of a ba- of a word, but I just don’t like it. So, not a big con agnostic, but either way, bacon is no god VOX POP deal right? Lots of people don’t like certain of mine. “The Voice of the People” foods. Our Managing Editor Nick doesn’t I am starting to realize that, even though like celery, one of our copy editors, Ryan, I don’t consider myself an outcast, the group despises mayonnaise, and our Creative Di- of bacon lovers in America may be one of the rector Devon won’t eat chocolate. Then there largest out there. It’s like being a person who What is your favorite is me, who hates bacon, which is apparently hates the sun and lives in Florida; it’s appar- one of the highest sins a person can commit. ently not acceptable. social media site? Recently I was talking to someone about ba- Since this has never been an issue for me un- Aimee Hirsch con, and I casually mentioned that even though til recently, I am now trying to think of ways to Editor-in-Chief this person loved bacon, I do not really care for deal with the intensely negative reaction people [email protected] it. After I said that the conversation took an un- have when I tell them I don’t like the salty snack. expected turn. All of a sudden I was being con- One technique I have used, so far with “Vimeo.” demned for not being a lover of bacon. I felt this some success, is explaining to people that Usually when I sit down to write my “In the was a strange reaction, but it turned out to be because I do not like bacon, it means there is Sam Moores Office” I have a topic in mind that I am dead-set more common than I thought. As I told more more bacon available for them. I recently told sophomore, broadcasting on writing about. In the past I’ve written about people about my dislike for bacon I was sur- The Oswegonian office that if I ever acquired the drinking age, overseas experiences and prised to find that most people were horrified bacon, I would distribute it equally among the growing up. This time, for some reason, I was and were ready to ostracize me for it. staff, and suddenly people had less of a prob- stuck. I would think of an idea, begin to write My question to these people has always lem with me not liking it. and then immediately scratch it. been, “Well, why can’t I just not like bacon?” I I am not a vegetarian. I am not particu- Come dinner on Wednesday night, I still have received many different answers varying larly picky with food either. I just do not had no ideas. But while I was eating, the perfect from, “Because it’s just so good,” to, “It’s the like bacon. I think all I can do now is em- topic hit me like the scent of bacon emanating American thing to do” and even, “Because it’s brace being part of this small percentage of from a cardboard food box. Actually, that is liter- basically just god.” the American population, and get used to “Instagram.” ally what happened; and that is when I decided One of our e-board members here at The getting weird looks at the diner when I ask to write about bacon. Oswegonian equated me to being a bacon them to hold it. Eric Scorzafava senior, public justice

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Shelly Sloan just do not find yourself attracted to guys. Most that people who get less sleep generally expe- Ted Winkworth people will respect that boundary. Some people rience more stress. I’d suggest trying to keep Contributing Writers (men and women, gay and straight alike) can- coffee in the morning or at least cutting it out [email protected] not take that though and will aggressively push five to six hours before bedtime. a boundary. At that point it’s on you to decide Ted “Instagram.” if you want to keep dealing with it or cut that person out of your life. Best of luck! Dear Shelly and Ted, Michael Nedrick Shelly Sloan is the health promotion co- Ted My roommate snores a lot and this is keep- ordinator and Ted Winkworth is the alcohol ing me up at night. What can my roommate do sophomore, broadcasting and other drug program coordinator. You Dear Shelly and Ted, to stop snoring? can find them at The Lifestyles Center in I like to drink a lot of coffee. And I have Signed, Walker Health Center. Shelly received her always heard that coffee stunts your growth. Can’t Sleep master’s degree in community health edu- Does coffee really stunt growth? cation and is a certified in health education Signed, Dear Can’t Sleep, specialist. Ted received his master’s degree Coffee Addict There are a number of reasons why your in counseling and is also a credentialed alco- roommate is snoring. They can range from holism and substance abuse counselor. Dear Coffee Addict, sleep apnea to the way that the mouth/throat Coffee may be my best friend. It’s the first are shaped/formed. Perhaps your roommate “Facebook.” Dear Shelly and Ted, thing I want in the morning. It makes me sad does not know that they are snoring. I sug- My friend came out to me as gay and told when 6 o’clock rolls around and I have to gest that you talk to your roommate about their Andrew Metz me he has a crush on me. I don’t want to stop stop drinking it. I’m an addict like you. The snoring first and maybe they can visit their doc- being friends, but it kind of freaks me out. What good news is that being a coffee addict would tor at home or the Mary Walker Health Center junior, communications should I do? not cause too many long-term problems for to pursue it. As far as stopping the snoring, Signed, us. Science has not shown any link between depending on what is causing it, there may be Lost in Translation caffeine and stunted growth. The bad news a quick fix (having them change their sleeping is that coffee and anything else with caffeine position, changing pillows or avoiding alcohol) Dear Lost in Translation, can really mess up your ability to get good or it may be a little more complex (such as aller- I think in situations like this it’s easy for sleep. You may think you are sleeping, but if gies or weight loss; it won’t happen overnight!). straight people to give more attention to the you have caffeine in your system, your body Talk, talk and talk with your roommate. Other gay/straight issue than to the real issue they cannot get into that really deep sleep zone. If good alternatives are earplugs, falling asleep to are trying to deal with: You have a friend and that happens you are likely to have growth is- nature sounds or music to drown out the noise. he/she wants more than you are willing or able sues because growth hormones are secreted Shelly to offer. That being the case, I think it’s best to at night when you are sleeping. Really that’s See web exclusive Opinion articles at handle it the same way you would if it were a just the beginning of your troubles. Not get- If you have a question, you can sub- female. If this is a friend that you want to keep, ting good sleep interferes with your ability mit anonymously at www.lifestylecenter. you just need to be honest and explain flat out to problem solve, make decisions, learn and net/RealTalk or send a Direct Message on www.oswegonian.com/opinion that you are not attracted to him or that you generate muscle tissue. That is not to mention Twitter @LSC_Oswego THE OSWEGONIAN OPINION FRIDAY, Feb. 22, 2013 B5 American spirit crushed, ideals disrespected

times, was brushed aside by the corrupt Coextistence of sexes institution known as The Grammys in an egregious act of besmirching. Not only does “Wrecking Ball” deliver Ongoing feud between guys, girls in full force at Oswego State a strong message, but it is also Springs- teen’s best album in years, which speaks volumes. With classic Springsteen songs Jillian Phipps “I like to see them in trendy outfits had a few questions about males in general. such as “We Take Care of Our Own,” Collin Leadbeater Contributing Writer but seeing them dress casual is sexy too,” “Why do they always put their hands which was the song nominated for Best Sports Editor [email protected] Guglielmo said. in their pants when they’re just sitting Rock Song, “Wrecking Ball,” as well as [email protected] Guglielmo explained that there’s nothing there watching TV?” Sullivan said. newer sounds that The Boss has added to better than seeing a woman with her hair in a “I just don’t get this constant fascination his repertoire, provides more evidence the It has been happening since the begin- ponytail with little to no makeup on. with video games,” she continued. “It’s The America I knew and loved is dead. album should have won by a landslide. In- ning of grade school: the cootie epidemic. “I hate it when they cake on makeup like they’re socializing with themselves.” The spirit this once great nation was built stead, our children will have to grow up in This rift between boys and girls continues and when I go to hug them it smears all One giant pet peeve that Sullivan can- on has been crushed and spit on by those who a world where what was once valuable to into their adult life, but why is that? over me,” Guglielmo said. not stand is what she referred to as the think they have the authority to tell us what is you and me are gone. There are things that men do that wom- Although the physical aspects of his fe- “point system.” She explained that at her right. The faith I used to have is now gone, and Some of you reading this may not care, en will never understand, whether it’s the male counter-parts are a turn-on, Gugliel- old job the males would have a point sys- I do not know how to feel. What I do know is and may actually enjoy The Black Keys, so things they wear, why they play video mo had no problem finding the turn-offs. tem ranging from 1to 10. They would rate the land of the free shed a tear for what had let me quickly address that and tell you, games so much, the things they say or even “They over analyze and everything has to the girls that came into the store using this been lost as she breathed her final breath. The you’re wrong. If you think you can make how they communicate with one anoth- be a big deal,” Guglielmo said. “Stop blow- point system, one being the ugliest and 10 United States died on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013. a case, I implore you to go listen to “We er. To guys, women are a whole different ing everything out of proportion, if I say, ‘I’m being the hottest. You may be asking yourself, “What hap- Take Care of Our Own.” If you’re not ready breed; from their hair and clothing to their at home just chilling,’ that’s what I’m doing. “A female would walk in and the guys pened that day?” to punch a commie in the throat once it is language, males will spend an eternity try- I’m not out with some girl hooking up with would immediately rate her on this point It was the first Sunday in a while without over, then there are two reasons: one, the ing to figure out this other species. her like you automatically think.” system,” Sullivan said. “They would say football, but that was not what drove the final only thing you take care of is yourself, and The ordinary, everyday students of Os- Now ladies, don’t get upset, it’s your stuff like, ‘Oh dude, that chick is definite- stake into the home of the brave’s heart. What two, you, yourself are a commie and there wego State are fed up with the opposite turn to dish it out. Stephanie Rogo, an Os- ly a 10 right there.’” wiped away the morals and ideals we have is a fist heading straight for your trachea. sex, and they have no problem expressing wego State junior Zoology major, was just For Sullivan, a nice smile will make her been fighting for the past 236 years was our So the only question left is how dare the their feelings about it. about biting her tongue when the males swoon any day. “He doesn’t even have to greatest American hero being denied justice. self-righteous voters at The Grammys deny “Women f*** with your head,” said were interviewed. have perfect teeth but when he smiles and I am, of course, talking about The Gram- our last great icon his due? Where do they Nate Wells, an Oswego State sophomore “First of all, all guys want to do is play it makes me feel happy, then I know he’s mys stealing Best Rock Album and Best Rock get the gall, the gumption and the gonads with a constant curiosity about the female video games,” Rogo said. “If a girl is with a keeper.” Song from American hero Bruce Springsteen. to get off? To quote The Boss in the song species. “You never know what they’re you, don’t sit down and play video games, Guys, take note on this one. To avoid a blow- The man who has stood for freedom, equal- “Jack of All Trades” from his new album, thinking; I know exactly what I’m think- pay attention to her.” up from your girl, train your wandering eye. ity and the blue-collar working man ever since “If I had me a gun, I’d find the bastards and ing, but I can never figure them out. I just Rogo had some words of advice for the “When you’re with a girl, you should his first album in 1973 lost both awards to The shoot them on sight.” don’t get it.” men in her life. only be paying attention to that girl, no Black Keys, who, for all I care, can go pound Now, excuse me as I weep for America. Wells was able to sit down for hours “If you like someone, stop being a p****, one else,” she said. “Once he starts look- sand. Springsteen’s newest album, “Wreck- *Note: The author has neither the means and ramble off a list of things that he does just tell us you’re interested!” Rogo said. ing at other girls, that’s when competition ing Ball,” which delivers a message of hope nor the intentions of harming the voters of The not get about women. It only took Rogo a few minutes to for- between the two females starts.” for the American people during these tough Grammys, despite their deplorable conduct. “Why do they always ask so many mulate the perfect guy in her head; the re- Needless to say, both males and fe- questions?” Wells said. “Questions about sults: “The smile has to be perfect, teeth males have traits and characteristics that everything. Why are you sleeping or why are white and straight,” Rogo said. “They make the other just want to kick them in are you wearing this?” need to have cut arms and some tattoos.” the face. Wells said he hates when women get “A fresh cut is important and they need But there’s hope. For thousands of mad over the smallest things. to have swag,” Rogo said. years, males and females have co-existed “Even just the most miniscule things— What is swag, you ask? Swag, according to on this planet. And though the cavewom- it’s because they’re so sensitive,” he said. urbandictionary.com, is a male’s appearance, en may not have liked that their cavemen But don’t get him wrong. This 20-year- style or the way he present himself. wore a loincloth made of saber-toothed ti- old loves women. Butt, teeth and hair are the “No socks with sandals, no oily faces ger pelt instead of woolly mammoth fur, Devon Nitz | The Oswegonian traits, in order of importance, that he looks at and absolutely no body odor,” Rogo said. they were still able to survive the times. first when scoping out a potential mate. As for things the perfect boyfriend Sure, guys hate it when women leave “I love it when they wear sundresses,” should always do, Rogo explained that a their giant clumps of hair in the sink. But ‘Silver Linings’ deserves sweep at Oscars Wells said. “And yoga pants are the won- boyfriend should never allow you to pay, just remember, guys—at least you have a der bras of butts.” always hold your hand and never let you woman with nice, luscious hair to leave to Cooper. Cooper’s role in “Silver Linings Wells is not the only guy that finds drive. “Even if he’s tired, he can suck it their hair in the sink. Playbook” was compelling in so many dif- women’s attire the highlight of their walk up,” she said. We have lasted this long, but only time ferent ways. He provided comic relief at to work. Dan Guglielmo, a sophomore at Katie Sullivan is a junior at Oswego and evolution will tell if males and fe- times moved the narrative with his char- Oswego State, loves a fashionable gal. State. She’s another curious female that males can co-exist for much longer. acter’s quests for sanity and portrayed a man with such obvious flaws that viewers had to root for him. On the other side of this major award the women of the evening are coming Individuality most important lesson learned abroad Alain Pierre-Lys Asst. A&E Editor out as strong as their male counterparts. Jacob Pucci and beer, there were no expectations. For beer selection of Istanbul. But I found time [email protected] Quvenzhané Wallis is the biggest surprise Staff Writer to go out by myself, without telling any- that one hour, society expected nothing of in this category. At 9-years-old she is the [email protected] one where I was going, no direction in me and I expected nothing of it. My phone youngest woman nominated for actress mind—except to get a kebab or a can of was not buzzing with concerned calls as As the fated night approaches, we all in a leading role for her inspiring perfor- beer—and I went. to where I was and I did not alert all my collectively hold our breath until the seal is mance in “Beasts of the Southern Wild.” When I first came back from my semes- Thoreau went to the woods to live de- friends or post a status that I went out to broken on those fancy academy envelopes. The rest of the nominees include Jessica ter abroad, everybody wanted to know liberately, but I chose a bustling city in- take a walk. It was liberating. Before they are opened, however, a moment Chastin (“Zero Dark Thirty”), Jennifer what I learned. A whole new culture? A stead. I was a foreigner roaming through Back here in Oswego, the city is a bit must be taken for the snubs. Lawrence (Silver Linings Playbook), Em- new recipe? Fun ways to assure you will hordes of local people. Paler and much smaller and the weather less permitting, It has become a tradition for the public manuelle Riva (“Amour”), and Naomi not want to go to your morning class the taller, I know I stood out. At first, this but I still find that hour here or there. to be outraged by one decision made by the Watts (“The Impossible”). Like her coun- next day? And the answer would be yes made me anxious. I still got approached by When you return, or re-emerge, or what- academy. This year’s victim was Ben Affleck. terpart in “Silver Linings Playbook” Law- to all three. salesman and business owners, pitching a ever you did, or wherever you went, the Best picture nominee Argo is, well, a best rence is most likely to win best actress. But I also learned to be alone. “Alone” product nobody wanted in broken English, world will be the same and your friends picture quality movie. Directed by Ben Af- Now for the award to end all awards;best has a negative connotation: socially inept, trying to impress me. At first, I responded will like you no less than before. fleck, this film took moviegoers into the in- picture. This year’s nominees are all seri- awkward, lame, a loser. So for the sake of in English, but here, a thousand “no’s” and So don’t be alone, be an individual. tense escape plan of U.S. citizens in a tumul- ous contenders; the list includes “Amour,” argument, I’ll call it individuality. And let a brief dismissal must have come across None of your friends want to go some- tuous Iran. Logically, movies nominated for “Life of Pi,” “Argo,” “Lincoln,” “Beasts of me tell you, sometimes individuality is as a “yes,” because I would continue to be where you want to? Go anyway; you’ll the best picture award are almost always cou- the Southern Wild,” “Silver Linings Play- the best thing in the world. hounded time after time. It was not until I be resentful at your friends, thinking they pled with a best director nod. Argo was the book,” “Django Unchained,” “Zero Dark As I said, there were many practices I responded to their English in my Turkish stopped you from going when really, it exception but it’s definitely the head scratch- Thirty” and “Les Misérables.” Films such acquired from my five months away. My that they immediately stopped. was only yourself. Get a table for one or a er of the year. It received a slew of nomina- as “Silver Linings Playbook” and “Django first morning back home, I missed the Of course, you have to take my word for seat at the bar, or just take a walk. Ponder tions at the Oscars and other award shows. Unchained” are serious fan favorites and for mosque’s call to prayer at sunrise. I can it, because no one was there to see it hap- something you’ve never had the time, or These moments are the main reason why the good reason, but the field is not far behind. make a killer lamb kebab and I could write pen—just the way I wanted it to be. When audience (or lack thereof) for. You’ll find academy is doubted, yet the decision is final. With “Argo” taking best picture at the a full report on the limited, but acceptable, I sat on that park bench with that sandwich your destination along the way. Moving on to nominations, the field is Golden Globes many would say this is a head as strong as it has been in years. First to the start on the competition. With all that said, subject of the snub is best director. Best di- factoring in cast, direction and writing it’s ob- rector is a stacked category including Steven vious to me that “Silver Linings Playbook” is Big difference between admiring statistics, character Spielberg (“Lincoln”), Ang Lee (“Life of Pi”) 2012’s best picture. This film takes viewers on and David Russel (“Silver Linings Play- a journey with characters that very few can Mitchell Petrella Alex Rodriguez. Rodriguez is always in For the young soccer athletes in France, book”) just to name the frontrunners. Even relate to, but still managed to be relatable. Contributing Writer the media’s eyes and was popular among looking up to Zinedine Zidane was normal with the cloud of doubt brought on from Af- There is nothing more you can get from a film [email protected] Yankee fans until he stopped hitting, and because he was a great player. However, fleck’s snub, Lee has to be the pick. With the than strong characters and a plot worth delv- then the issue of steroid usage seemed to his infamous head-butt on Marco Mater- majority of the film set on a small boat with a ing in to. “Silver Linings Playbook” does all become more of a problem. azzi in the 2006 World Cup against Italy did teenager and an adult Bengal tiger, Lee took this and more in the first 10 minutes. In the wake of Oscar Pistorius allegedly Having a professional athlete as a role not only hurt his image, it cost France the viewers on a stunning journey for salvation. murdering his girlfriend, it is once again model is not necessarily a negative thing. World Cup. In fact, there is a statue erected “Life of Pi” has been called the un-filmable time to revisit the perceived concept that Most professionals are reasonable people. in France that is five meters tall that shows movie, with that said, Lee did more than the athletes are role models. Pistorius, also Most parents would love to have their child the action. Lance Armstrong was not just a impossible and made a masterpiece. known as the “Blade Runner,” was an in- look up to Derek Jeter because it seems he role model in cycling, but in fighting can- The supporting spots are extremely com- spiration during the 2012 Summer Olym- is a class act, both on and off the field. Even cer. I really do feel terrible for those people petitive groups and will not lack drama. On pics; he competed for the South African some of my friends who are Red Sox fans ad- who had hung on his every word and had the actor in a supporting role side, the men track team despite being a double amputee. mit that Jeter is respectable, despite the fact to listen to him defend his reputation, only nominated all stuck out in their performanc- Now, don’t get me wrong, everyone that they dislike the Yankees. On the other to admit on “Oprah” that it was all a façade. es and it is safe to say that every nominee is who has ever played a sport has looked hand, most of the superstars in any sport Charles Barkley once said, “I’m not a worth the award. With his compelling char- up to a player in their generation. Young carry enough baggage around that an airline role model. Just because I dunk a basket- acter and quirky nature, Christopher Waltz football players in this generation might would not be able to fit it below the plane. ball doesn’t mean I should raise your kids.” is most likely to bring home this award. The look up to Tom Brady or Cam Newton; Kobe Bryant has had to deal with be- That is a reasonable statement, but whether actress in a supporting role nomination is for young basketball players, it might be ing called a rapist since 2004, even though he liked it or not, there were people who not as competitive. With some of the nomi- Kobe Bryant or LeBron James. the charges were dropped due to the vic- looked up to him. It’s ultimately up to us to nations seeming almost arbitrary, this cate- As for myself, I had two role models tim’s unwillingness to testify. Super Bowl decide who we want our role models to be. gory does not have a clear favorite but it will growing up. One was former Syracuse XXXV MVP, Ray Lewis, has been deemed No matter who we decide to follow in life, be an interesting category to watch. basketball star Gerry McNamara because a murderer after an incident in 2000 in it is important to understand that there is a Best actor is a star-studded group this the man always played his best and in- which two people ended up dead. Many difference between admiring statistics and year led by Bradley Cooper (“Silver Linings spired me to continue to play basketball suspected that Lewis had stabbed them, admiring character. As for the “Blade Run- Playbook”) and Daniel Day-Lewis (“Lin- when he went on a tear during the 2006 but he ended up getting an obstruction of ner,” he joins the long list of athletes who coln”). The rest of the nominees include Big East tournament. However, he was not justice charge. In fact, he never said, “I’m go from hero to zero in the court of public Hugh Jackman (“Les Misérables”), Joaquin a professional athlete, so the aura around going to Disney World,” as the MVP. In- opinion. That list will never stop growing, Phoenix (“The Master”) and Denzel Washing- him was not as big as my other role model, stead, QB Trent Dilfer did the honors. and anyone can be added at any time. ton (“Flight”). This award is most likely to go Student Discount 10% • Show I.D. C2 The Strokes tease with new C4 COVER: STRFKR strikes C5 Renowned dancer shares FRIDAY INSIDE single, “All The Time” again with third album talent with Oswego Feb. 22, 2013

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Events Calendar Friday, Feb. 22 through Thursday, Feb. 28 WNYO Loud Rock album of the week: Stigma Steven Radford Their lyrics also stood out, Aqu a zumba class Contributing Writer conveying a message of posi- Date: Friday, Feb. 22 [email protected] tivity. For example, the song Time: 4:30-5:30 p.m. “The Spirit Remains” portrays Location: Pool, Lee Hall Out of New York comes that message clearly with lines a band, Stigma, fronted by a like, “We choose to live this Black history month variety show prominent figure in the hard- way. Don’t care what others Date: Friday, Feb. 22 core and punk scene, Vin- say. Outcasts of our society,” Time: 6-11 p.m. nie Stigma, founder of the and “This is a way of life too Location: Hewitt Union influential hardcore band strong to ever die. We do it for Agnostic Front. the love and the glory.” Ski club rail jam Stigma, also known as Lyrics like these teach you Date: Saturday, Feb. 23 “The Godfather of Hardcore,” that you keep pushing on, Time: 12-3 p.m. has been working hard since even when life brings you Location: Academic quad he formed Agnostic Front in down. This theme is prevalent the 80s, playing guitar for throughout the entire album. Co nCERt: geRShwin by symporia pops orchestra Agnostic Front and spending Furthermore, the instru- Date: Saturday, Feb. 23 time playing for another pop- mentation of the album is fun Time: 7:30-9 p.m. ular N.Y. hardcore band, Mad- and upbeat. While it is not Location: Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall ball. He released his first solo too technical or different, it Tickets: $30 ($25 for seniors, staff and faculty; $15 record, “New York Blood,” not does a good job creating an Photo provided by hornsuprocks.blogspot.com for Oswego State students) too long ago under the name adrenaline-filled atmosphere. “For Love and Glory” deals with the theme of perseverance with positive Stigma. Fast forward to 2013, The lead guitarist does pull tracks such as “The Spirit Remains.” Ted talk: autism and he has come out full swing out some nice rock ‘n’ roll so- Date: Monday, Feb. 25 with his sophomore effort “For los, which complement the Even if you are not a fan reminds you of something Rise Time: 7-8 p.m. Love and Glory.” songs nicely and add some of older punk music, you can Against would play. Location: Room 132, Campus Center This album sticks to a fast variation to the guitar work. still enjoy what this album With 13 songs spanning a and to-the-point formula, The crunchy and heavy tone has to offer. Many songs like time of nearly 36 minutes, it is a Film and discussion: “Cafeteria man” much like Agnostic Front, but of the bass guitar is notewor- “Don’t Lose Faith,” are very short, but fulfilling listen for any Date: Tuesday, Feb. 26 less hardcore-influence of Ag- thy and it definitely stands out reminiscent of newer main- punk fanatic. Time: 7-9 p.m. nostic Front. Paying homage among the other instruments. stream punk bands such as If you want a catchy, fast, fun Location: Oswego Cinema 7, 138 W. to the punk aesthetic, these The drums keep a steady, fast Rise Against. The grungy bass and uplifting punk record that Second St. songs are very catchy and beat throughout all the songs guitar opens up the song, then does not stray too far out of the Tickets: $7 ($5 for seniors; $3.50 for Oswego their sing-along vocal style without doing too much every instrument blasts in, and boundaries of this genre, pick up State students) will keep these songs stuck in to distract from the rest of with the lead guitar prevail- the album for a cool listen on your your head for days. the instruments. ing with a catchy melody that drive out to the next punk show. Movie: ‘Rosenstrasse” Date: Wednesday, Feb. 27 Time: 7-9 p.m. Strokes release second single off ‘Machine’ Location: Room 132, Campus Center Seth Wallach famed 80’s pop hit, A-Ha’s Dance Show: Brian brooks Moving Company Contributing Writer “Take On Me.” Lead singer Date: Wednesday, Feb. 27 [email protected] Julian Casablancas shows off Time: 7:30-9 p.m. his range by singing nothing Location: Waterman Theatre, Tyler hall Last week, New York short of falsetto for the ma- Tickets: $20 ($20 for seniors, staff and faculty; $7 City-based alternative rock jority of the track, which has for Oswego State students) band The Strokes released caused some disagreement their new song “All The among the band’s fan base. Time.’’ While many fans of the The track will appear Strokes have applauded Art Exhibits on the band’s upcoming al- the band for attempting to bum, “Comedown Machine,” branch out, there are still which is going to be released some who are less than Juried student and art faculty exhibitions on March 26. It is the second thrilled with this most recent Date: Friday, February 22 single released from the al- experiment. The band did Time: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. bum in the last two months, throw proclaimed ‘Strokes Location: Tyler Art Gallery, Tyler Hall the first being the song “One originalists’ a bone at around Way Trigger,” which was re- the 1:33 mark with a classic Photo provided by nme.com leased on Jan. 25. Both tracks Nick Valensi guitar solo. The Strokes will release their fifth studio album, “Comedown Machine” on Juried Student Exhibition Extension are streaming for free on the Fans of the band’s older March 26 and will feature their newest single “All The Time.” Date: Saturday, Feb 13 band’s website. material will be happy to Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. “One Way Trigger” fea- know that the song released “All The Time” is the type ings of these two singles, it Location: Oswego State Downtown, 186 W. tures a heavy dose of synth, just this past week, “All The of song you keep in your would be extremely prema- First St. which is something very Time,” sounds a lot more library just so the album ture to call the album a flop. It foreign to The Strokes’ typi- like what we’re used to hear- retains its continuity, but looks like we’ll all have to wait cal brand of rock. While the ing from The Strokes. The you find yourself skipping and see if The Strokes can re- song’s melody is certainly bad news is that, while the over every time it plays deem themselves when “Come- Cover image provided by catchy, it is hard to ignore its sound is familiar, the track is on shuffle. down Machine” is released later gold-soundz.com striking resemblance to the for the most part forgettable. Despite the shortcom- next month. Her Bright Skies comes out strong with first track, “Working Class Punx” but falls flat with repetitive sound by midpoint. Laker Review FRIDAY, Feb. 22, 2013 C3 Her Bright Skies blends with crowd Alain Pierre-Lys filler than a serious effort. “Bonnie ful, does end up exposing the band Asst. A&E Editor & Clyde (The Revolution)” is prob- ’s repetitive [email protected] ably the bands strongest track both nature. lyrically and sound-wise. The last part of the album is The album falls into a rut in the the band’s best attempt at a solid mid-section and this is where Her string of mature songs. They ap- Her Bright Skies, an up- Bright Skies shows their youth. pear to want to prove that they cre- and-coming pop-rock band has “Love Kills” is a strong effort, in- ate their own style but still fit into scratched the surface of their po- cluding an eye-opening guitar solo the music industry. “Diamonds,” tential in their new album, “Ri- but it falls short as anything be- the ninth track, comes on strong vals.” The album does not take yond flair. “Pain”and the title track at first, but does not separate it- listeners anywhere they have not “Rivals” both offer some context self from the beginning of the al- been before, but it is a start for Her lyrically but neither song comes bum. The next track “Debutante” Bright Skies. off as a song worth is a much more successful track, It does entertain and does not replaying. touching on the sound the band completely fail as the group’s first In a somewhat veteran move, was striving for. The album’s finale major release. What the project the group changes the pace com- “Sweet Sweet Revenge,” comes off lacks in craft, the band makes up pletely with “I’ll Be for You.” This as just sound filler and does not for in enthusiasm, which results track is the type of song that fans of differentiate itself at all from the in a equilibrium that allows for this genre will love from the start. rest of the album. Photo provided by hornsuprocks.blogspot.comstrong work. Its compelling lyrics and simple Her Bright Skies cannot be The album begins on a high composition make it easy for the completely happy with themselves note with “Working Class Punx.” listener to appreciate. The band after this release. With that said, The song takes the listener through picks up their effort with the sec- they showed potential when the a mundane workday in the com- ond half of the album starting with opportunity presented itself, and plete opposite with a fast pace that “You Are the Ones.” This song took a positive step forward. De- is sure to be an immediate fan fa- attempts to follow up the previ- spite those minor accolades, “Ri- vorite. This pace continues into ous song by going toward a more vals” did not work together as one “Up & Away,” the second track on sentimental context. The change in cohesive work and was an average the album, which seems to be more pace, even though it was success- album at best.

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Riley Ackley and new. Sort of like a Fiona Apple than most full-length albums. One Staff Writer song if she did electronic music. other setback would be the abrupt [email protected] The song is interesting and fun, and ending to multiple songs. Unlike as soon as the singing starts, the songs of so many other bands out sounds mesh almost perfectly with there STRFKR songs seem to lack the different noises coming from any sort of ending. This leads the the keyboards and drums. listener to sometimes want more STRFKR, an indie-electronica A second track worth dancing from the song, possibly a climax band originating in 2007, has come to is “Leave It All Behind,” which or a fade of some sort, yet there is back once more with ethereal and is definitely the most upbeat and barely any. spacey tracks that will have every- intense song on the album. The The band certainly stands on its one enjoying and knowing who music in “Leave It All Behind” is own. It offers original sound, and they are. intriguing and has everything a even when the songs seem simplis- STRFKR, which has gone under good dance song needs to be suc- tic, listening to them two or three multiple name and member chang- cessful. The electronic and synthe- times can make you see the deep- es, will be adding “Miracle Mile” sized sound makes this one of the ness that they hold. It’s the type of as their third full-length album, best songs on the album. Possibly music that you either have the taste excluding the five EPs the band the most emotional sounding track for or grow accustomed to, but once has released. With their latest al- on the album, “Say to You,” will be you do, you will enjoy it. bum, the band has offered up more a listener’s favorite. It’s a love song, Overall, the album sounds like tracks that are just as interesting as which is peaceful, yet moving. something you would listen to lay- past songs. One of the only setbacks that one ing in your backyard on a summer The best song on the album, and could say exist in “Miracle Miles” afternoon. Perhaps the only thing the most entertaining to listen to is could be the similarity between a the album and its tracks lose out on “Sazed.” The song is so individual few of the tracks. This leads to the is the similarity some tracks have sounding; it has many different suggestion that the band could with each other. But even with these Photo provided by polyvinylrecords.com sounds that, when meshed togeth- have stuck to 10 songs as opposed similarities, “Miracle Mile” is defi- Songs such as “Sazed,” “Leave It All Behind,” and “Say To You” stand out in er, sound completely different to its 15, which is actually more nitely worth listening to. “Miracle Mile” for their entertaining and confident quality. ‘A Good Day To Die Hard’ lacks incentive, character growth characters barely talk about their is wrong. This does not matter be- issues with one another. John just cause, rather than doing anything shows up in Russia and is thrown about, it the villain outsmarts the into the plot. Jack is given even less McClanes so the plot can continue. of a back-story. Aside from being The best aspect of the movie John’s son and being a CIA agent, by far is the action scenes. John is he is given little personality. Most of shown to be as good a fighter as in his time is spent complaining about any of the previous films. The car his father being in the way. The vil- chase scene, despite some improb- lains have little motivation as well. ability, stands out as one of the best The plot makes an obvious twist scenes in the film. The final stand- before introducing new villains off is well done and enjoyable. The several times. We also never know problem with these scenes is the what information is supposed to ignorance of the characters. For ex- be in the file that is so dangerous to ample, one villain rams a helicop- Chagarin. When the final bad guy ter into a building in an attempt to is revealed and he reveals his plan, kill the McClanes, but misses and little of it makes sense. dies in an explosion while the two Photo provided by ifc.com This leads us to another prob- men survive. Despite jumping out The “Die Hard” series continues with appealing action scenes but fails with an obvious ending and weak unintelligent villains. lem with the film. The plot is very of a window, the pair barely has to bare bones and races toward an move to avoid such a large projec- Bryan Wood contains incriminating evidence on obvious ending. Plot development tile. These scenes often stretch on Staff Writer politician Chagarin (Sergei Kolesn- grinds to a halt as the action scenes too long as well, taking up most of [email protected] ikov, “Cold Souls”). Along the way stretch on. The plot becomes more the running time. John has to mend the broken rela- confusing and messy as the second Though this film is a decent en- The “Die Hard” series contin- Courtney, “Jack Reacher”), is to be tionship he has with his son. main villain is revealed at the end. try into the series, it is bogged down ues with its fifth installment, “A put on trial in Russia. Upon arriv- One of the film’s major problems There are so many double-crosses by numerous problems. Fans of the Good Day to Die Hard.” Compared ing in Moscow, John witnesses the is the lack of character develop- going on with the villains the audi- franchise will be happy that the ac- to previous entries the film lacks courthouse explode and his son es- ment. Unlike previous films where ence is left questioning how they tion the series is known for is still substance and forgoes character cape with a political prisoner, Yuri John has meaningful dialogue, he is are able to pull off any plans with- present. Those hoping to see a well- development as it moves toward Komarov (Sebastian Koch, “God relegated here to speaking mostly out revealing themselves. developed story, however, are likely its climax. The action scenes are Loves Caviar”). After assisting in puns. The few catch phrases he Several times John has appar- to be disappointed. Willis performs often stunning and well done, but Jack in a car chase, John becomes has for the film are repeated numer- ent super senses, as he is able to feel well in the film, and brings as much lack credibility. involved in a plot to keep Koma- ous times to the point of annoyance. something is off about certain situa- of the character as he can, but it is The film opens with series hero rov safe from the forces trying to The plot point of him developing tions. Whenever this happens he is obvious that he has gotten older John McClane (Bruce Willis, “Loop- capture him and to recover a file his relationship with his son has po- always right about whichever de- and the filmmakers are straining to er”), discovering his son Jack (Jai in Komarov’s possession. This file tential, but ultimately falls flat. The ductions he makes regarding what keep him in the series. Laker Review FRIDAY, Feb. 22, 2013 C5 Brian Brooks brings intimate motion workshop to Lee Hall

Moraima Capellan LaPage, the initial idea of the class Brooks believes that the reflec- A&E Editor was intimidating. tive aspect of dance is valuable in [email protected] “I’m glad that there was not a lot any community and culture. He de- of people but I feel like they missed scribes his performances as exciting The exploration of space and en- out,” LaPage said. and moving. ergetic dance moves was the focus Her grandmother brought her “I do push physicality and en- of the free movement workshop, to the class after her father con- ergy and effort and athleticism very sponsored by ARTSwego this past vinced her by offering a new outfit. far,” said Brooks, who says the col- Wednesday, Feb. 13. LaPage said that she enjoyed the lisions his dancers have will force a Taught by Brian Brooks of the use of space during the class, some- reaction form viewers. “They will Brian Brooks Moving Company, thing that Brooks is known for. move you a little bit to the edge of the small class took place in the Lee According to Brooks, other stu- your seat, your breath will get short Hall dance studio and three danc- dents usually describe his choreog- or you’ll gasp.” ers were treated to a smooth, yet raphy as hard because he challeng- Brooks said that it is impos- upbeat, dance lesson. es the norm of dance by pushing sible for viewers to sit in their seat Brooks spent the day in the city the relationship of personal space and space out because the dancers of Oswego; teaching a class for high and time. To the beat of Radiohead, demand attention whether in their school students, exploring down- Brooks taught the students to move sharp movement or reactions to town spots and later teaching the with ease and trust their bodies. each other. His current dance com- night class. Brooks said that the Brooks started dancing at the pany is made up of seven talented morning class is part of an initiative age of 14 after a high school friend dancers, including him. With a of the Oswego State education pro- began to teach him dance moves. smile on his face, Brooks explained gram and that it was different from He quickly fell in love with dancing that he draws from different styles the night workshop. and, along with his friend, started and this works perfectly with his Photo provided by davidbazemore.com According to Brian Brooks his performances command awareness of the pos- “The morning class was about a student run, produced and cho- dancers because they all have dif- sibilities within dance. specifically what you might refer reographed dance company. The ferent backgrounds and range to as aesthetic education,” Brooks company lasted for four years and of skills. that he has being doing since and movement to each other,” said said. “It’s about taking participants was funded by the Massachusetts “They live in their perfor- high school. Brooks, who believes that he was through my creative process of gen- Cultural Council. mance in a way that invites one to “The visual aspect of my work inspired by the experiences in the erating and creating dance work, “We had a lot of support from watch, to want to experience what is very important and is always night class and in Oswego. “The observing and reflecting upon the community, we were able to they’re experiencing,” Brooks said. built in conjunction with the cho- more I teach, the more inspired and the process.” produce shows every year,” Brooks “They are quite different from reography itself,” Brooks said. “My the more ideas I get.” Brooks said that the night class said. “I would choreograph these each other but each one has such a work is a little bit like visual arts. Brooks finished the night by was about technique and the morn- full length productions.” strength and identity, you want to It’s almost like going to the mu- asking the students for feedback ing class focused on the perception The encouragement that he know them.” seum except all the sculptures are and showing off his pictures of the of dance. Brooks began the night received is what lingers from his Brian Brooks Moving Com- moving around.” famous Oswego sunset. He ex- class by introducing himself to the community in Hingham, Mass. He pany is performing this upcoming Brooks explained that his per- plained that he spent a long time three attendants and was attentive said it gave him a feeling of security Wednesday, Feb. 27 in the Water- formances have underlying stories, watching the speed of the lake and during the class to their needs. and confidence. man Theatre in Tyler Hall. They but that they are not as evident as that he loved interacting with the Stopping to discuss the personal “It was this idea that if you will be dancing “Big City,” which a theater production and that he is people of Oswego. life of Rihanna as her songs came can imagine something, do it, that promises to showcase the ideas of hugely influenced by visual arts. “I’m curious how this experi- on his iTunes was completely natu- stayed with me, and 20 years later, time, space and motion. He visits museums and galleries to ence is going to feed into my work,” ral and made the students feel at I’m still making dances and trying Brooks designs the sets used get inspired. Brooks said. “I’m very impacted by ease. To high school student Bridget to create new art,” Brooks said. in his performances, something “I think we are passing ideas the places I visit.” presents BRIAN BROOKS MOVING COMPANY big CITY weDNeSDaY, FebRuaRY 27 • 7:30 pM Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall Photo David Bazemore tix: oswego.edu/arts 315-312-2141 or any campus box office This program is made possible by the Student Arts Fee, administered by ARTSwego. Support for the ACCE$$ ticket subsidy program for SUNY Oswego students and the Take Your Students to the Arts Program is provided by Auxiliary Services. Persons with disabilities or needing assistance to attend this event call 315-312-2141. WESLEY,The Robot

C6 FRIDAY, Feb. 22, 2013 Laker Review

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Aries (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19): avoid negative consequences. You are a problem solver, and unfold. You may be surprised by Life may seem frustrating this week- Cancer (June 22 - July 22): good at seeing the details of every how well things turned out in retro- situation, so you can be a big help. spect by the end of the week. end. It may feel as if you have built- Matters regarding your home life However, make sure to not adopt up aggression. Try not to take your or current living situation are at the Sagittarius (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21): others problems as your own in anger out on anyone close to you or forefront this week. Since your home There is no denying that you have order to avoid being overwhelmed. Aquarius (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18): you may run the risk of damaging a is an important place of comfort and the gift of luck. It may seem to good relationship. retreat for you, try to take the initia- Libra (Sep. 23 - Oct. 23): observers that your life has a way of If you feel like you are stuck in a working out on its own even though never-ending circle regarding a Taurus (Apr. 20 - May 20): tive to get any conflicts sorted out Try to curb any desire to spend you often make mistakes regarding romantic situation, this week may be before the weekend begins. money recklessly this weekend. You This weekend it could seem as your everyday responsibilities. How- the week that this situation reaches are known for your love of shop- though emotional matters leave you Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22): ever, try not to push your luck too far its final conclusion. Try to remind feeling confused. Try not to worry, ping, but this can get you into some You will probably be the center of this week. Take care of your respon- yourself that it is better to start fresh by the beginning of the new week trouble if you do not plan your attention this weekend in social sibilities or you may find yourself in than to keep putting up with the your romantic energies should be budget rationally. Fortunately, an situations. This is not anything trouble with real consequences. same old negative patterns. You on target. Use this energy to help opportunity for work or an unex- out of the ordinary, and you can Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19): may find an opportunity for a new, you mend old love affairs or create pected source of money could come take this sort of energy in stride. more positive, relationship sooner new ones. your way by the end of the week. This weekend may be a good time By mid-week you may start to than you expected. to take a retreat. Your present Gemini (May 21 - June 21): withdraw from the limelight; this Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 21): work or social situation may seem Pisces (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20): time should be embraced as a time You are usually never one to turn If you have been hoping for an like it is a burden that does not This weekend may be a good time to to re-charge your batteries. down a party or social gathering. answer to a situation for a long time show any signs of lightening up just act without thinking. Thinking However, partying too much this Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sep. 22): now, the answer has a good chance soon. Sometimes stepping away too much into something may cause weekend and neglecting your respon- of coming to you by the end of the and coming back with a fresh unnecessary worry. Try to forget your sibilities could leave you in a tough As the week progresses, it may weekend. Try to remember that the perspective on things can be help- potential consequences this weekend, spot come Monday. Try to do at least seem as if everyone is flocking to best solutions come when you least ful and give you new insights into the coming weekdays are a better some work this weekend in order to you to help solve their problems. expect them, so relax and let things how to handle things. time to handle practical matters. 12

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