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Friday, April 5, 2013 • THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF OSWEGO STATE UNIVERSITY • www.oswegonian.com VOLUME LXXVIII ISSUE VII On the Web Governor visits Oswego State Andrew Cuomo performs ceremonial budget signing in Sheldon Hall, promotes accomplishments Seamus Lyman “It has truly been an honor to work side the aisle from the governor, the lieutenant Asst. News Editor by side with Gov. Cuomo and his team and governor, there’s a lot of things I don’t real- [email protected] I thank him for his dedication to ensure that ly agree with them, I’ve got to say they have Gov. Andrew Cuomo visited Oswego our SUNY system of higher education and brought leadership and professionalism to State on a victory lap around New York af- all of the universities and colleges through- New York State,” Barclay said. ter passing his third consecutive state bud- out New York State continue to be the best When Cuomo made his way to the get on time. in the nation,” Stanley said. podium, he joked about the priorities of Several members of local and state Duffy spoke of the changes the governor the government. government attended the event, including is making in Albany. He described the at- “The first priority that we have to ad- Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy, Assemblyman Will mosphere in the state’s government. dress is, we have to unite as one, stand to- Barclay, R-Pulaski, Sen. David Valesky, D- “It’s people working together, there’s gether, and we have to defeat Michigan this Oneida, and Oswego Mayor Tom Gillen to a spirit of collegiality, it’s both sides of the weekend, and go Syracuse,” Cuomo said. name a few. aisle, it’s getting things done,” Duffy said. Cuomo spoke highly of the SUNY system Photo provided by walkamileinhershoes.org President Deborah Stanley said, after a Barclay added to this notion that the calling it the “jewel for this state, for so long.” The sorority Phi Sigma Sigma is hosting the “great Oswego welcome,” it is a pleasure to state’s government is working together. Patrick Malowski | The Oswegonian Walk a Mile event on Tuesday, April 9. host the governor. “Even though I’m on a different side of See CUOMO, Page A4 Gov. Andrew Cuomo visited Oswego State.
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Snowy winter officially comes to end Philosophy offers new minor in logic Luke Parsnow Tim James Staff Writer 16 inches at the Syracuse Hancock News Editor ested in logic courses. [email protected] Airport for snowfall for this time of the year,” [email protected] After taking an introductory logic course, said Matthew Stevens, an Oswego State alum- they became interested in what course The 2012-2013 winter season is officially nus and a meteorologist at CNY Central. “We Students at Oswego State are now being would follow. B1 over and its results showed a clear difference currently have 103.4 inches, while on average, offered a new minor from the department “Also there are people in philosophy who Jessica Bagdovitz | The Oswegonian compared to last year in Central New York. we would typically have 119.4.” of philosophy titled “Logic.” The minor came and took ‘Introduction to Logic’ and On a national scale, as of April 1, snow The local snowfall has seen similar results. involves classes in philosophy, computer said ‘What’s next?’,” Delancey said. “Actually still covers 16.6 percent of the continental As of March 25, the city of Oswego received science, mathematics and cognitive science. some years ago some students got together a Opinion United States, according to the National a total of 148 inches of snow for the season, “The minor is not yet on the books yet,” petition to ask that advanced logic be taught, Weather Service. much closer to its yearly average of 150. Far said Craig Delancey, the philosophy professor because we hadn’t taught it in so long.” Statewide, Syracuse received New York closer than last year’s total of 58.6, according who designed the program. “But one student In a time when our society is becoming in- BAR’S BOLD STRATEGY State’s Golden Snowball Award at the end of to WSYR. has already signed up, and several other stu- creasingly digitalized, Delancey said an edu- February, a contest in which the state’s major Businesses around the area are seeing dents have expressed the intention of adopt- cation in logic could be especially valuable. cities compete for the highest snow totals for the effects. ing the minor when it is in the catalog.” “A lot of things are being run by comput- the season. Syracuse received 103.4 inches, “Our payroll and our fuel usage bill are Delancey said that the philosophy de- ers and so much of business is being highly Albany reported 50.2; Binghamton, 68.2; much higher than last year and expenses are partment has a close relationship with the integrated with the Internet,” Delancey said. Rochester, 75.8; and Buffalo, 58.5. Last winter up. In comparison, that’s a definite,” said Al- cognitive science program and that they “It’s a kind of skill that becomes more and was the first season since 2002-2003 that Syra- lison Grasso, sales and marketing director of currently offer a philosophy-psychology more useful in understanding information cuse lost the contest, to Rochester, according Chase Enterprises, a snow removal company mixed degree. He said that it was through technology and the processes that occur.” to WSYR Weather. in Oswego. the cognitive science program that a number B6 “We are still below average by about See WEATHER, Page A5 of computer science students became inter- See LOGIC, Page A4 Graphic provided by twitter.com
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For more information contact Nick Graziano, [email protected] QUOTE OF THE WEEK Unless you get there at the crack of dawn, there’s no chance for THE OSWEGONIAN NEWS juniors to get upper division courses.” -Oswego State junior in 1981, discussing registration process FRIDAY, April 5, 2013 A3 Relay For Life back again Event held in Campus Center Ice Arena raises money to fight cancer Ryan Deffenbaugh Copy Editor [email protected]
The student-run Oswego State Col- leges Against Cancer organization is cur- rently in the process of raising funds and registering teams for its Relay For Life event. The event, which will be held April 27 in the Campus Center Arena, is an all- night relay where participants camp out Apr. 3 - Apr. 9 and take turns walking around the track Morolo Combo (Chicken in the arena. Parmigiana, Sweet Italian Sausage & This year’s relay will be the sixth held a Meatball w/ a side of rigatoni ‘fixed’ on campus, each time hosted by the Col- Romano style) leges Against Cancer organization. Event $13.99 organizer Karly Babcock said that, if the organization meets its fundraising goal of Pizza of the Week: $40,000 for this year’s event, they would Cheeseburger Hot (Seasoned have raised $200,000 total in the six fund- Photo provided by Karly Babcock w/ texas hot sauce) raisers. All proceeds go to the American Students at last year’s Relay For Life hold up signs to show how much money had been raised so far by the event. Cancer Society. The American Cancer Society is a nation- goods and even pies to smash in other team the people they can help out by registering and al organization dedicated to funding cancer member’s faces. raising funds. research, education and advocacy. Relay For “It’s up to the teams what they want to “Sadly, everyone knows at least one per- Life is an event launched by the American sell, so there are some creative things you son affected by cancer. If there’s something Cancer Society that has taken place in more will see,” said Jessica McGinley, the market- you can do about it to help save a life and to than 5,200 communities and 20 countries ing coordinator for Oswego State Colleges come up with a cure, you need to,” McGinley and raises more than $400 million a year, ac- Against Cancer. said. “... If you could help a child, a mother, cording to the Relay For Life website. One Relay For Life team held a bake a father, a grandparent have one more birth- The Oswego State Relay For Life, which sale on campus this week, and Colleges day, you should donate. Come out and help will begin at 6 p.m. and continue until 6 a.m., Against Cancer will be hosting a fundrais- save lives.” will include raffles and items teams have er at Alley Cats on April 17. Anyone older Babcock added that the event provides made themselves to sell to raise funds for the than 18 is invited to attend, and the $2 fee an opportunity to rally a group behind a American Cancer Society. at the door will be donated to the American great cause. There are currently 43 teams and 295 par- Cancer Society. “It’s a great way to get everyone together ticipants signed up on the Oswego State’s Students or faculty members looking to and fight against cancer,” Babcock said. Relay For Life event page on the organiza- attend can join a team or register their own More information can be found at the tion’s website. The teams and participants on the Oswego State page on the Relay For Oswego State Relay For Life page or at the have currently raised more than $14,000. Life website. Oswego State Colleges Against Cancer Face- Past teams have sold items such as baked McGinley encouraged students to consider book page. NASA taps 3 for summer internships Students to work on Cassini Project at Jet Propulsion Laboratory Justine Polonski Contributing Writer [email protected] Internships are a vital part of the college experience, no matter where a student does them. But when students get the chance to in- tern with NASA, it’s an opportunity that they cannot pass up. Three seniors at Oswego State have been Now Registering for chosen to intern at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Labo- ratory this summer at the California Institute of Technology. Delvison Castillo, Samantha Bielli Summer 2013 and Andrew Darwin will be assisting the JPL with the Cassini Project. Take a day, evening or online course at FM! These three students are not the first to be chosen to work with JPL. Now graduated Os- wego State student Earl Bellinger was selected by the labratory last year. According to profes- 4 Week Day Sessions ~ May28th – June 28th and sor Shashi Kanbur, Bellinger “had a lot of in- July 1st– August 2nd ternational research experiences through the Photo provided by Public Affairs SUNY Oswego Global Laboratory. He did an 8 Week Evening Session ~ May 28th – July 18th From left: Samantha Bielli, Delvison Castillo and Andrew Darwin were chosen for the NASA internship. outstanding job, hence why they asked me to 10 Week Evening Session ~ May 28th – August 2nd suggest more students this summer.” from the more elite universities such as Ivy set of positive relationships with the profession- Kanbur was responsible for nominating all League schools. I am definitely happy and ex- als at NASA so that I can put myself a giant step three students for the internship. He also helped cited to have gotten this internship. It is a bit closer to a great career.” View the Summer Class Schedule at fmcc.edu the students with their résumés and went over intimidating because when I think of NASA Castillo hopes to achieve something similar. questions with them that they were likely to face I think of how prestigious it is in the scien- “At its broadest, the internship will be main- To register for a class, contact the Registrar’s Office in their interviews. tific community. This is an organization that ly about web development,” Castillo said. “This at (518) 736-FMCC (3622) Ext. 8701 “After class one day, one of my computer works with some of the most intelligent indi- has always been an area of interest for me and 2805 State Hwy. 67, Johnstown, NY 12095 (518) 736-FMCC (3622) science professors pulled me aside and asked viduals in the world and outputs an amazing I feel that this internship will help me clarify [email protected] fmcc.edu me if I would be interested in an internship at amount of qualitative research.” whether or not this is the field of computer sci- NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory,” Darwin Each student was excited to have been given ence which I want to pursue.” said. “My response was, of course, one of inter- the chance to have such an experience. Castillo said the internship provides oppor- est in the idea.” “I’m extremely happy to be chosen for this tunities that extend far beyond the summer. NEED CASH NOW? All three students had to meet a GPA re- internship, as it is a much different opportuni- “The experience itself of course is extremely quirement of 3.5 or greater, in addition to going ty than any I have had in the past,” Bielli said. helpful, because not only will it make me more We Pay Top Dollar through a long list of requirements to apply. “This internship is going to provide us with marketable on my resume, in terms of apply- “The application process involved submit- relevant real-world experience which builds on ing for grad school and jobs, but it will also for Gold & Silver! ting a résumé, transcripts, and a cover letter on- our coursework here at Oswego, and I think it make me more competent as a computer scien- line, and having a phone interview with one of will open a lot of doors for us in the future.” tist,” Castillo said. “Besides those two points, Bring in this ad for a the managers at the Jet Propulsion Lab,” Bielli Not only were the students happy, but Kan- perhaps the most important gains from this said. “Once we were accepted, we also had to bur was too. Kanbur described his reaction to experience are the feelings of self-gratification 99¢ watch battery send in an acceptance letter, and soon we will the students being chosen as “a mixture of gen- and self-accomplishment.” & FREE installation be submitting ‘project plans’ which are more uine happiness, elation and pride.” According to NASA’s official website, Cas- detailed explanations of what we will be doing With an experience like an internship with sini completed its initial four-year mission to over the summer.” NASA, there is much to look forward to for explore the Saturn System in June 2008 and the Mon - Fri, 10 AM to 6 PM Upon receiving his acceptance letter, Delvi- these students. first extended mission, called the Cassini Equi- AM PM son Castillo had somewhat mixed feelings. “I am most looking forward to the tremen- nox Mission, in September 2010. Saturday, 10 to 4 “I am actually quite surprised that I got dous learning and resume building experiences The mission that Castillo, Bielli and Darwin Closed Sundays chosen,” Castillo said. “It’s not that I ques- I expect to have at JPL,” Darwin said. “Secondly, will be working on is the Cassini Solstice Mis- tion my skills as a student, but more so that I am looking forward to the opportunity to live sion, which is a second extended mission of the I thought a big and prestigious organization on my own for the first time, on the opposite Cassini Project that is “seeking to make exciting Call (315) 342-G LD such as this one would have chosen students side of the country. I am hoping to build a strong new discoveries.” 136 West Bridge Street, Oswego • 342-4653 JAMES K. 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Patrick Malowski | The Oswegonian Patrick Malowski | The Oswegonian Gov. Andrew Cuomo (sitting) came to Oswego State on April 3 to sign the third consecutive on-time budget of his tenure as governor of New York. Gov. Andrew Cuomo spoke with constituents after the budget signing in Sheldon Hall at Oswego State.
CUOMO, from COVER creation. The budget is set to save a total anything,” Cuomo said. “But as an incen- passed three consecutive budgets was in governor sat down, and that was the coolest of $36 million for more than 17,000 busi- tive, any additional costs for more educa- 1984, Cuomo’s father, Mario Cuomo, was moment, that was special,” Stein said. nesses in the region. The governor spoke of tion, either a longer day or a longer year, the in office and held two of the budgets, with Other students, however, were not so He added that Oswego State is a prime Regional Economic Development Councils State of New York will pay 100 percent of former Gov. Hugh Carey holding the first lucky. Several students were turned away example of the greatness of the state’s that are being started all across the state. the costs so that local district doesn’t have of three. Cuomo is proud of his three con- at the door and some complained on the university system. He explained that the economy of the state to pay.” secutive budgets. event’s Facebook page, which has since The Governor outlined the 2013-2014 was not a “one size fits all” economy, but a The budget also includes rewards for “My father had two on time budgets, been deleted. Stein posted on the page budget in three main parts: families, jobs composition of several regional economies. high-performing teachers, who will receive I have three,” Cuomo said. “Not that I’m apologizing and explaining that, due to the and education. This year’s budget calls for a third round stipends for their success. A new implemen- competitive with the old man, I want you capacity of the room and a mix up with the More than 61,000 families in Central of these councils. The new budget also calls tation for teachers in New York will be for a to know.” RSVP list, students were cut off the list. New York will save a total of $21.4 million for raises in minimum wage, with plans for teacher evaluation system. Cuomo said this Rich Stein, president of the College Gillen said the governor’s visit is won- a year for the next three years thanks to tax it to increase from $7.25 to $9.00 by 2015. would place more emphasis on teachers and Democrats of Oswego State, helped gener- derful for the Port City. credits for middle class families, according As for education, the budget includes performance, not on student behavior. The ate buzz on campus for the event. “It’s great, I think it just proves that to a pamphlet released by the governor’s $900.5 million in education aid for CNY and governor said that this well help find teach- “I got a contact from the Democratic Par- Oswego is more than just a city in Up- office. Cuomo talked about how the middle the statewide increase for aid of 4.9 percent ers who need help and in getting them the ty and they were saying that the governor state New York and it has a future, and class will have the lowest tax rates in almost according to a NYS Division of the Budget help they need. Cuomo recognizes that stu- might be on his way,” Stein said. “Then we it has friends in Albany and we have the 60 years. Cuomo said that tax cuts will help press release. Cuomo spoke of providing dents in New York need to be able to com- got the final OK, and then we were notified, same message,” Gillen said. “We support New Yorkers put their money to use in busi- school districts with the opportunity to pete on a global level rather than a national so then we started reminding people.” the governor’s whole message of working nesses within the state, something Cuomo lengthen their school days and years. or local one. Stein said he had a great experience. together to get things done and focus on heavily supports. “There are 700 school districts in this The NYS 2013-2014 budget is Cuomo’s “There was a gentleman who was sup- creating jobs for the economy and creating Cuomo stressed that tax cuts in the state, we’re going to leave it to all 700 school third consecutive on-time budget and the posed to sit right behind the governor and a safe environment for our families and budget for businesses are essential to job districts to decide what they want to do, if earliest since 1983. The last time the state I was ushered in at that seat and then the that’s the key to success.” Tyler Street Fair! New minor in logic created Where: April 12th Program explores makeup of good arguments Time:3-7pm LOGIC, from COVER more importantly, we can use that then to Where: Outside in the Quad study reasoning and arguments,” Delancey The school currently offers two classes said. “Logic is really the only discipline that that are strictly about logic, the introduc- tells you, ‘What makes a good argument?’ Games, Food, Music, Prizes and more! tion class and the advanced class. So we give a definition for good arguments, “But really, if you take discrete math- study what makes good arguments, and ematics, you’re taking logic and math study how to recognize a good argument.” Art Auction! combined,” Delancey said. “If you take “Students with skills in logic will computer programming, you’re taking be well prepared for careers in the Date: April 12th logic applied to computer programming, information sciences,” Delancey said. Time: 5:30-7:00pm especially if you take machine theory. So “Programming, for example, is essentially Auction starts at 6pm there’s two on-the-books dedicated cours- applied logic.” Where: South Gallery Tyler Hall es to the study of logic but there are many Andy Buchman, a cognitive science courses that involve logic in them.” and philosophy-psychology dual major, is DONATIONS will be accepted in the North Gallery in Tyler Hall The new minor requires 21 credit hours the first Oswego State student to sign up Any Medium or Size to complete, and its core requirements in- for the new minor. clude a class on discrete mathematics, “My motivation for pursuing the mi- Date: April 9th-11th valid reasoning I & II, logic, language and nor was how well it compliments my (Tuesday-Thursday) thought, as well as two courses on com- majors,” Buchman said. “As a potential Time:11:30am-3:00pm puter programming. For elective require- graduate student in philosophy, the logic
Any questions? Contact Mike Flanagan at 312-2112 ments, students can choose from either minor provides a more in-depth study of of two computer-programming courses, logic. Not only will this strengthen my Help support the art organizations on campus! two philosophy courses on language and skills, but also make my college resume science, or a course in cognitive science more robust.” or another course in mathematics called Buchman has already taken some of “Number Theory.” the classes for the Logic minor, including Logic courses generally follow a for- the class in logic, language and thought. mat in which students learn first how to “This was one of the most interesting create a formal language that is used to courses I have taken at Oswego,” Buch- assure that communication can be precise. man said. “One would not suspect the sto- “In parallel with that, and probably ry of logic to be so rich and fascinating.”
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Call for more information: 315-352-0793 THE OSWEGONIAN 4 NEWS A NEWS FRIDAY, April 5, 2013 A5 Registration from Romney to Internet School’s switch to online system results in more efficient process, loss of personal relationships in class-selection REGISTRATION, from COVER speak to individual teachers and try to petition Kares Smith said that professors would get the courses.” in on the trades as well. complaints appear trivial when compared The process was smoothed out when the “I could go to professors in business and go to some of the issues that occured when pre-registration system was switched to by ap- ‘If I take two of your marketing students, can trying to register thousands of students pointment, but some problems did still persist. you take two of my comm. students?’” Kares without computers. John Kares Smith, a professor in the Depart- Smith said. That was the challenge faced by registrar ment of Communication Studies for more than Beyond bargaining with each other, pro- Casey Walpole, who began working in the 30 years, said that professors would at times ne- fessors and even deans would set up tables in Oswego State Registrar’s Office in 1981. She, glect the advising they had to do. Romney Field House or Laker Hall and provide along with the rest of the Registrar’s Office, “I know faculty that would tack their list students with help. had to find a way to place and keep track of of advisees to the door and have a whole “A lot of faculty would try to get out of it,” a large student body without the benefit of an bunch of forms there, and you would check Kares Smith said. “‘Do you really want to sit in online database. off your name and take the form that’s al- the gym all day?’ Well, yeah. I like to do it.” “We had a lot of paper and did a lot of mail- ready signed and then sign up for whatever Kares Smith said he enjoyed being able to ing in those days,” Walpole said, adding that the classes you’d like,” Kares Smith said. “But work directly with the students and was able to Registrar’s Office in Culkin Hall used to have then when the time came to graduate they;d solve problems for students more easily. several rooms dedicated to housing the bins full say ‘well it’s your fault, you should have “If you wanted a class that was closed, you of student’s schedules from that semester. checked the catalog.’ Not very nice.” could pretty much find your adviser and say “It was always a good thing at the end of the The final registration day, first held in Rom- ‘Hey, this is a required course in the humanities, semester when we could get rid of the sched- ney Field House before being shifted to Laker I can’t get into it’ and I can read the catalog and ules, because we always had so much stuff,” Hall in the ‘80s, was a large event for the school say ‘Well have you thought of Art 250 rather Walpole said. that acted as an opening event for the semester, than Theater 110’ and then I’d send you over The Registrar’s Office used to employ up to where students and professors would interact to the Art Department, and if there was a card 80 student-workers to help with the process. for the first time since break. left for that class, that’s what you would take,” “It was very labor intensive,” Walpole said. “You know, the kids are there and we would Kares Smith said. Photo provided by Penfield Library “Not having things computerized, you had to ask ‘Whats going on at your end of the bus?’ Controlling such a large amount of students Oswego State students in 1964 crowd around different tables in order to register for classes for the spring semester. do everything by hand.” ‘What did you do over winter break?’ ... ‘What’s in one gym provided a unique set of challenges, Before registration was switched to an on- going on?’ I used to enjoy that very much,” including preventing students from sneaking in “The phone was terrible,” Walpole said. on working toward graduation requirements. line system in 1989, the process involved two Kares Smith said. and registering before it was their time. “You’d have to put in your five digit CRN and “Students come in with mindset of ‘What major time periods each year: a pre-registration Preparing the gym for the event took sev- “I once caught the hockey team trying to then listen to the message and then push the courses can my adviser agree to put me into?’ period, held toward the end of each semester eral days of work from both the custodial staff, sneak in through the back door,” Walpole said. button to get the class. It was awful. We did that Instead of the broader picture of ‘I’m majoring similar to registration today, and then the ac- who would move and set up the tables in the The hockey players would redeem them- only for a couple of years.” in social communication; what kind of jobs can tual registration day, held the last Friday before days before, and the registrar’s staff, who orga- selves in later years, however, when they were The phone system was replaced by a Banner that lead me to?’” Kares Smith said. classes started each semester. nized each table and set out the student regis- hired to work security at the event. online system that was the first the school had Kares Smith said that the style of advising For pre-registration, students would first tration packets. “We had the whole team working for us employed that allowed students to register for was different when students had more in-per- meet with their advisers to go over their tran- “It was not an easy process,” said Walpole, once,” Walpole said. “They would watch the their own courses on online. That same Banner son interaction with professors. scripts and plan what classes to take for the who led a staff that included several students door and make sure everyone came in only system has evolved since then to become the “Advisement was more life skills, lifestyle, next semester. Students were required to have who came back to school early to work the when their card said they could.” myOswego students know today. what you were going to do with your degree, a signed card from an adviser that indicated event. “It took hours.” Holds, perhaps the most dreaded aspect of Walpole, while acknowledging the chal- rather than just what courses you were taking,” they had met with him or her and planned out Students would be allowed to enter the gym today’s process, were in effect then as well, only lenges the former system presented, speaks Kares Smith said. their schedule. based on class standing (seniors first) and then with less of a warning than today’s online page fondly of the time before registration became Students now, Kares Smith said, are more Following the adviser meeting, students would proceed to the main registration table to provides. If a student had an unpaid parking fully online. likely to simply want their pin and register would meet with a Registrar’s Office represen- pick up their packets from pre-registration. Fol- ticket or fee, a hold would be placed into their “I think most I miss the kids,” Walpole said. for themselves. tative in the Hewitt Union Ballroom to come up lowing that, students would go to the booths of packet at the end of the pre-registration process. “I enjoyed working with all the kids.” “If someone calls me up and asks ‘What’s with a tentative schedule. Students were given the department of the courses they wished to Students were not likely to discover the hold While the Registrar’s Office once employed my pin?’ Well I have it right here, but I’m not half sheets of paper that represented classes take and received a punch card from a professor until they had arrived for registration to find it 80 students, it now employs three undergradu- going to give it to you,” Kares Smith said. “You they would register for on registration day the who was stationed there. When students had clipped to their packets. ate students and one graduate student. The have to come in and talk.” next spring or fall. The papers were then placed the punch cards for the courses they needed, “We could get really held up at the pick-up office was mostly quiet Wednesday afternoon, Walpole said the myOswego system does into a packet for the student to pick back up on they could proceed to the “check-out booth,” tables when people discovered that they had only a week before most students being to reg- help students to make their own choices, as far registration day. where schedules were finalized. holds,” Walpole said. “It really jammed us up.” ister, with three employees manning computers as adding and dropping courses or changing While an appointment-based system, simi- “We only had the one computer, so stu- Walpole said planning the events was a pro- in the office, and none of the aforementioned majors and minors. lar to the one used in online registration, was dents had to write down their schedules and cess that she enjoyed and brought the office and bins to be found. “Before, with the popular classes, once you eventually adopted by the Registrar’s Office, go off of that, because we couldn’t make cop- students together. “The convenience of the computer is great, got them, you were stuck in those,” Walpole the earlier years of the process involved long ies,” Walpole said. “I made some great friends back in those and everyone is so technological now that it is said, “There was no way to really change. Now lines and frustration for students. Beyond just registration, the day acted as a days and I’m still friends with them 30 years good we have that, but I miss the one-on-one you can say ‘Oh, I don’t like that,’ or ‘I want to A 1981 story from The Oswegonian ar- “one-stop shop” for student needs, according to later,” Walpole said. and being with the students,” Walpole said. change my major’ and then still be able to get chives talked about students who would wait Walpole. The gym held tables for parking reg- In 1989, the Registrar’s Office shifted to Walpole said she is concerned with into classes that you need. You couldn’t do that in lines up to seven hours long and still be shut istration, setting up meal plans, registration for the Triton system, an online form of registra- how she can help students through the back then.” out of classes. The article said students would identification cards and a student accounts tent tion. Students would fill out bubble sheets online registration. Kares Smith said he hopes that, despite the line up at 9 a.m. in Hewitt Union to pre-regis- for students to pay bills. and bring them into computer banks set up in “I just don’t feel that we have the cus- ease myOswego provides students, they will ter at 4 p.m. that day. The frustration with the One area, the “Drop Table,” where students Hewitt Union, where a representative from the tomer service that we used to have,” Wal- still seek help from advisers beyond just filling process caused some students to skip the pro- would go to drop a course they had pre-regis- Registrar’s Office would enter them into the pole said. “Because it’s all computerized, and in their requirements. cess all together. tered for, took on the feeling of a flea market, computer system. what can you explain on a phone when they “I prefer advisement that includes more “The seniors have taken all the upper divi- with students bargaining off unwanted classes. In the mid ‘90s, the office shifted registra- call for help?” questions like ‘Where do you plan to be five sion courses,” a junior student in The Oswe- “As much as they weren’t supposed to, tion to an over-the-phone system that required Kares Smith said he has noticed the style years after you graduate?’ ‘How can I help you gonian story said. “Unless you get there at the they’d be over there ‘Hey I got a History 102, students to enter course codes into an operator- of advising has changed with online registra- to get there?’” Kares Smith said. “Which is a crack of dawn, there’s no chance for juniors to what do you got?’” Walpole said. “They’d be based system. The system was not popular with tion as well. CAPP Reports and now Degree very different question from ‘What section of get upper division courses. It’s better to just trading them off.” students or faculty, and did not last long. Works have made students more concentrated math do I take?’” More snow this winter than last year
WEATHER, from COVER The month of March was no exception to this year’s difference, as it saw more snow and Ski slopes around the area have also been colder temperatures than normal. Last year, enjoying this year’s return to an average winter, New York State saw close to a zero percent an industry that suffered in many parts of the snow cover by March 21, and record-breaking country last year. temperatures exceeding 80 degrees Fahrenheit “It’s certainly a lot snowier so that helps us affected many parts of the country, accord- in several aspects,” said Emily Stanton, mar- ing to the National Weather Service. This year, keting manager of Gore Mountain Ski Resort Syracuse received 20.2 inches of snow in March, in the Adirondacks. “It reduces energy costs which is 2.7 inches above normal, Stevens said. toward snow making, it increases the enthu- The average temperature for the month was siasm of various skiers so they’re more likely 33.1 degrees, slightly below the average of 33.8. to attend, it lengthens the season so we have The winter snow has also dragged into the more days that we’re making money, and it first week of April. Snow has been seen in the makes people more enthusiastic about the fol- Oswego and Syracuse area, causing Oneida lowing season as well.” and Rome city schools, among others, to have a There are multiple reasons for the huge dif- one hour delay on March 26. ference in snowfall and colder temperatures as The historic heat wave in March 2012 helped seasons can see extreme variations year to year. spawn a summer drought felt all over the The meteorology department at Oswego State country, especially the Midwestern states. As said that the North Atlantic Oscillation Index of March 26, moderate to exceptional drought (NAO), the surface sea-level pressure difference covers 51.6 percent of the contiguous U.S., ac- between the Subtropical Azores High and the cording to the National Climatic Data Center. Subpolar Low, can be blamed. A Positive NAO Brian West is a meteorology student who, index phase shows a stronger than usual sub- for his senior capstone project, is comparing tropical high pressure center, causing mild and the 2012-2013 winter with the summer of 2012. wet winters in the eastern United States. He hopes to determine if a seasonal outlook “For much of last year, we were in the posi- can be used with confidence to get an idea of tive phase of the NAO,” said Dr. Robert Bal- whether there will be a widespread drought lentine, a professor in the Department of Earth or a climatologically average temperature and Sciences at Oswego State. “This year NAO has amount of precipitation. been in the negative phase, high-latitude block- “Taking a quick look at the Climate Predic- ing high in the North Atlantic region, more of- tion Center’s outlook for this summer, June to ten. The negative phase favors a colder snowier August, temperatures look to be above normal pattern in the northeast U.S.” in much of the U.S. and there is a good chance The 2012-2013 season also saw an abun- for below normal precipitation in the south-cen- dance of winter storms and nor’easters that tral U.S.,” West said. “Things can change as we brought feet of snow to a majority of the North- get closer to the summer season, but as of now, east, something that was seen little of last year. it doesn’t look promising for a break of the hot “The storms that did occur last year took a and dry summer much of the country received track that was typically farther west than this last year.” year,” Stevens said. “As a result, we were in Many still hope the closer to average snow- the warmer sector of those storms, producing fall will help soothe the problems brought on by more mixed precipitation and rain versus snow, last year’s drought. which would of course be found on the colder “We’ll have to wait and see what the spring side of those systems.” brings,” Stevens said. THE OSWEGONIAN NEWS FRIDAY, April 5, 2013 A6
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FRESHMAN OFF TO RAMIFICATIONS OF FAST START RUTGERS’ SCANDAL B5 SPORTS B3 Photo provided by nytimes.com Photo provided by Sports Information VOLUME LXXVIII ISSUE VII • www.oswegonian.com THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, April 5, 2013 B1 Oswego State SCOREBOARD Lakers look to improve in 2013 Men’s Lacrosse Women’s lacrosse hopes to rebound after disappointing 4-10, 0-8 SUNYAC season last year Wednesday, April 2 Ryan Kelley Staff Writer [email protected]
5 Coming off a disappointing 2012 sea- son in which it finished with a record of 4-10 overall and 0-8 in SUNYAC play, the 6 Oswego State women’s lacrosse team is certainly looking to put last season in the rear-view mirror. However, through their first seven Men’s Tennis games, the Lakers have the exact same record as they did at this point last sea- Wednesday, April 2 son, 3-4, and dropped their first SUNY- AC contest of the season. While this may 5 sound discouraging, they are convinced that their determination and commit- ment is going to pay off this year. “I think our team can be very suc- cessful based on how hard we work in 10 practice and how well we communicate,” said freshman Erannan Shattuck, the team’s leader in goals and assists. One area in which the Lakers’ work has noticeably paid off is on the defen- Women’s Lacrosse sive end of the field. Oswego State leads Saturday, March 30 the conference in saves per game, 10.17, and they are the only SUNYAC team to record a shutout so far this season, with 5 a dominant 21-0 victory over Hough- ton College. This defensive success can be attributed to the combined play of goaltenders Nikki Greco, a junior, and 13 senior Lauren Marois, who have split playing time in the majority of their games this season. “They have worked very hard to Baseball (DH) keep the ball out of our goal,” Shattuck Friday, March 29 said. “There are times in a game when the ball stays down on the defensive end for 20 minutes without the attack ever 1, 3 seeing it, and they also clear the ball very well.” Jessica Bagdovitz | The Oswegonian See LACROSSE, B2 The Oswego State women’s lacrosse team is 3-4 overall this season and 0-1 in the SUNYAC. Seven of the team’s 10 remaining games are in-conference. 3, 10 Women’s tennis gears up for spring Viscomi named UPCOMING Lakers ready to compete after flat performance in SUNYAC Championship new Oswego State MATCHES athletic director * green indicates Nick Graziano home games Managing Editor [email protected]
Since former Director of Athletics Tim Baseball Hale retired unexpectedly before the 2012 fall Friday, April 5 semester, Oswego State’s athletic program has been searching for his replacement. As of June 1, the search will officialy be @ over. Current Hilbert College Athletic Direc- tor and previous Oswego State women’s soc- cer coach Susan Viscomi has been hired for the position. Location: Loren Campbell Memorial Field There were more than 40 candidates with Time: 3:00 p.m. various levels of experience lobbying for the position, according to Associate Vice Presi- Softball (DH) dent and Dean of Students James Scharfen- berger. The search committee selected the Friday, April 5 most qualified to interview and out of those candidates Viscomi stood out most, due to vs. the amount of experience she will bring to the position. “At her previous position at Hilbert Col- lege out near Buffalo, she had been asked to build a program from the ground up and Location: Laker Softball Field so she had a lot of experience with resource Time: 3:00 p.m. management, with development, providing the basis for recruiting coaches, students and Women’s Lacrosse programs,” Scharfenberger said. Photo provided by Sports Information Before taking her position at Hilbert, Vis- Saturday, April 6 The Oswego State women’s tennis team has only three matches in the spring season after a 3-12, 0-3 SUNYAC fall season between September and October. comi was Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator at Hamilton Collin Leadbeater for everyone to see improvements in their team. Last season, I put a lot of effort into College for 13 years, as well as the Interim @ Sports Editor game and level of fitness.” developing my skills, and I want to con- Athletic Director from 2006-07. During her [email protected] Oswego State went 3-12 in the fall, in- tinue doing that during the spring season.” time at Hamilton, she was also the head cluding a 0-3 mark in the SUNYAC. Three All of the Lakers’ matches in the spring women’s soccer coach for three years, after Following a poor showing in the SUNY- of the team’s losses came in the SUNYAC will come against opponents they faced spending seven years as Oswego State’s head Location: Cortland Stadium Complex AC Championships in the fall, the Oswego Championships in Binghamton in October. in the fall. Oswego State will kick off the women’s soccer coach. Time: 1 p.m. State women’s tennis team will look to end The Lakers’ first match was against SUNY spring session with its only remaining Scharfenberger, who had been part of the its season on a positive note this spring. The New Paltz on Oct. 5. The Hawks blanked home match of the season on Wednes- decision-making, said other than Viscomi’s Men’s Lacrosse Lakers only have three matches remaining, the Lakers, as they took all five of the day against Alfred University. The Lakers experience, her leadership stood out most to following 15 during the fall session. matches. Oswego State would go on to fall faced off against the Saxons on Sept. 22, as the committee. Saturday, April 6 Despite the shortened spring cam- to The College at Brockport, 6-3, on Oct. 6 they took the road victory, 5-4. With more than 30 years of intercollegiate paign, the Lakers are not approaching it and SUNY Fredonia, 5-2, on Oct. 7. Oswego State will then take on Roberts athletics experience, Viscomi has accom- any differently than they would the fall. Although they struggled in the fall, the Wesleyan on April 16. The Redhawks shut plished a lot during her career. She was the vs. “We are just trying to get as much play- Lakers will look to use what they learned out the Lakers, 9-0, on Sept. 19 at the Rom- first female athletic director at Hilbert Col- ing time in as we can,” sophomore Haley going into the spring. ney Tennis Courts. The loss to Roberts Wes- lege, created a plan that increased the number Miller said. “We aren’t approaching it “I’ve learned that hard work and deter- leyan was the sixth out of seven Oswego of full-time staff members and several facility much differently than the fall season. We mination certainly pays off,” Miller said. State suffered to start out the fall season. upgrades at Hilbert. Location: Laker Field want to do well in the few matches that we “Personally, I think the fall season was very Time: 1 p.m. have this season, but the ultimate goal is rewarding, both individually and for our See TENNIS, B4 See ATHLETICS, B3 Quote of the Week
“We are all there for each other, whether it is to congratulate each other or to offer encouragement after a rough match. We all love the sport and that’s what keeps us going.” THE OSWEGONIAN Blue Line -women’s lacrosse freshman Erannan Shattuck FRIDAY, April 5, 2013 B2 Oswego State ROAD RECAPS Freshman bursting onto scene Shattuck leads women’s lacrosse team with 15 goals, 9 assists, 24 points in first year with team Baseball
Oswego State dropped a pair of games at Ithaca College. The two teams played 13 innings in game one, with starting pitcher senior Dan Erne throw- ing 10 innings and giving up just one earned run in a no decision. Ithaca Col- lege scored on a game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the 13th inning to win, 2-1. The Bombers swept the dou- ble-header with a 10-3 win in the second game of the twin bill. Track and Field
The 2013 outdoor track and field sea- son began in Ithaca for both the men and women. Sophomore Matt Wagenhauser won the 400-meter dash with a time of 49.48 seconds, a school record. Sopho- more Marissa Pariseau placed second in the 400-meter dash, finishing in 1:01.54. Junior Katie Bott placed second in the 800 meters (2:23.08). Men’s Lacrosse
The Lakers had to climb back in a pair of road games, prevailing in one and falling just short in another. Oswego State won its first SUNYAC contest on the road since April 11, 2009 when they defeated The College at Brockport, 10-9. Senior captain Casey Balzer scored the game-tying goal with 25 seconds remaining, and after the successful faceoff, junior captain Chris Porten scored an unassisted goal with just 13 seconds remaining. Athletes of the Week
Photo provided by Chuck Perkins Photography Oswego State women’s lacrosse freshman Erannan Shattuck has scored five goals in a game for the Lakers three times this season. She accomplished the feat in the Lakers’ only three wins thus far.
Collin Leadbeater going to make the team because there was change for me.” on March 13, the second game of Oswego Sports Editor no way I was going to let myself fail.” Following her high school days, Shat- State’s season. The following two times [email protected] Shattuck has been playing lacrosse tuck came to Oswego State, where she were also on the road, and in back-to- since third grade, and she said her father once again had to meet new teammates. back contests: March 18 in a 22-5 win over Although the Oswego State women’s is the biggest reason she has kept at it for Shattuck said she was able to bond with Centre College, and in a 17-6 victory over lacrosse team is just 3-4 overall to start this long. her teammates during fall practices, and SUNY Canton on March 25. this season, the team does have one major “My dad is definitely my biggest in- that has contributed greatly to her early Shattuck said her goal for the team, as well positive early in 2013 season. Freshman fluence,” Shattuck said. “He played la- success so far. as herself, is to advance to the postseason. sensation Erannan Shattuck has burst crosse in college and taught me every- “Making friends with my team was “I would love to make SUNYACs this onto the scene in her first season with the thing I know.” probably my biggest strength because year, and every year that I play on the Lakers, leading them in goals, assists and Shattuck faced some challenges early without communication and understand- team,” Shattuck said. “I think that would total points. on in her career, as she was forced to play ing throughout the game, there is no way be a great achievement for me personally, Shattuck has played in all seven of high school lacrosse at a different school. to be effective,” Shattuck said. “So I’d say as well as my entire team.” the Lakers’ games thus far in the season, Her high school, Bishop Grimes in Syra- that making sure that I get along with ev- A psychology major, Shattuck said she TROY CREVIER starting five. She has scored 15 goals and cuse, is a smaller Catholic school that does eryone on the team is what helps me the has not yet considered what she would Men’s Lacrosse recorded nine assists, good for a total of not offer girls’ lacrosse. Shattuck chose to most, because we feel comfortable com- like to do following her days as a Laker, Freshman, Webster, N.Y. 24 points. Shattuck is the only member of play at a nearby school, Bishop Ludden, municating on the field, which leads to as she is currently focused on what is in Oswego State to reach double-digit goals which forced her to adapt to new friends effective playing.” front of her. Crevier was a key factor in the and more than 10 total points. But despite and teammates. Shattuck and her teammates must be “I have absolutely no idea what I Lakers 10-9 come-from-behind vic- her offensive outburst, Shattuck said she “I was the only student to go to Bish- getting along very well, as she has taken want to do after school,” Shattuck said. tory over Brockport on Saturday. just wanted to make the team at the begin- op Ludden to play, so I was all alone and the team by storm. She has recorded four “I would love to still be motivated and With Oswego State trailing by one ning of the year. forced to make new friends and show my goals in a game three times, all of which active athletically, but for now I am going and 90 seconds remaining in the “My expectation coming into fresh- skills,” Shattuck said. “The transition was resulted in Lakers’ victories. The first to continue playing and enjoying my col- game, Crevier won a faceoff that man year was to simply make the team,” hard at first, but my team was accepting time she accomplished the feat was in a lege years while I can, and figure out my led to the Lakers tying the score Shattuck said. “I knew going in I was and it ended up being a very successful 21-0 road victory over Houghton College future when I get there.” with 25 seconds remaining. He won the ensuing faceoff and groundball that led to Oswego State scoring the game-winner 12 seconds later. He finished the game 14-of-22 on Women’s lacrosse prepares for SUNYAC competition faceoffs, posted nine groundballs and scored a goal. LACROSSE, from B1
As far as the offensive side of the field goes, the Lakers have heavily relied on the ex- cellent play of their star freshman. As the only Oswego State player to rank in the top 15 in the conference in points per game, Shattuck has been able to accept her role. “I’ve been practicing since August in fall ball, so our team meshed well together from the beginning,” Shattuck said. “Also, I have been playing lacrosse all of my life so I adapt to new teams very easily.” Oswego State still has a lot of room for improvement in some very essential aspects to the game, however. While they are at the top of SUNYAC in ground balls per game with 25.83, they are ranked last in the con- ference in draw controls per game at 10.17. ALEXIS NASCA In addition, they are ranked last in shots per Softball game, 25.33, and they have the second most Freshman, Hamburg, N.Y. penalties per game. While there is room for improvement as Nasca pitched 6.2 shutout in- the rest of the season plays out, the Lakers nings against Cortland in a 4-2 are confident that they can improve upon win over the Red Dragons in the their weaknesses to come through with a opening game of a doubleheader winning record. on Saturday. The freshman took “Although I am satisfied with the way the over in the circle after Cortland re- team performs, I know that we can do better as corded two runs and only one out a whole and as long as we work on the issues in the first inning and pitched out we have we will improve,” Shattuck said. of a bases-loaded jam by inducing Seven of Oswego State’s last 10 games a double-play. Nasca allowed just this season will be against SUNYAC op- four hits, while striking out one and ponents, beginning at home against SUNY Jessica Bagdovitz | The Oswegonian walking two batters. Geneseo on Thursday. The Lakers have plenty of room for improvement heading forward, as they are last in the SUNYAC in draw controls and shots per game, with 10.17 and 25.33, respectively. THE OSWEGONIAN SPORTS FRIDAY, April 5, 2013 BB33 New director of athletics B2 Men’s tennis ready to go ATHLETICS, from B1 members living in the area. So it was very much a ‘homecoming’ on two fronts and Lakers have only 2 home matches in remaining portion of schedule Viscomi was twice named State Uni- therefore, an excellent fit for me.” versity of New York Athletic Conference Viscomi said she will waste no time Coach of the Year in 1991 and 1996 dur- in forming short and long-term goals ing her seven years as Oswego State’s by meeting with the coaching staff and women’s soccer coach. other department and college adminis- “You really want to hire someone that trators during her first day. The next im- you feel will provide leadership to the portant order of business will be to con- students and the staff,” Scharfenberger tinue and improve upon projects Hale said. “You also want somebody who is left behind, such as constructing a new knowledgeable, so that students and turf field and running track, projects staff can look up to them in terms of their Viscomi believes will help Oswego State expertise, because as problems come up, compete on a level playing field with the you have varying degrees of experience rest of the SUNYAC. in your department, so some need more There are many responsibilities that help than others. I think that she is a good the director of athletics holds, but Vis- communicator, she was able to express comi is up for the challenge and excited her philosophy of Division III sports and to get started. was able to convince the search commit- “For me, the most exciting part bar tee and the parties she visited on campus none is watching the student-athletes that she had the ability to listen.” compete,” Viscomi said. “I had the op- Even though Viscomi built Hilbert’s portunity to watch the men’s hockey program from the ground up in just the team play for the National Champion- three years she has worked there, coming ship in Lake Placid a few weeks ago. Ev- back to Oswego will be a new opportu- erything I do as an administrator starts nity and a pleasant homecoming. and ends with the student-athlete expe- “Having worked at Oswego previous- rience. My goal is to make this the best ly, I very much enjoyed my time there and four years of their life, so they will al- still have a soft spot in my heart for the ways look back fondly on their time as Lakers,” Viscomi said. “It was a wonder- a Laker.” ful opportunity professionally, to direct According to Scharfenberger, current a larger athletics program (24 versus 13 Interim Athletic Director Cora Brumley sports at Hilbert College). The geographic is still under contract with the school location was also a plus, as I grew up in and will continue to hold a position with Ellisburg, N.Y. and still have many family the athletic program.
Photo provided by Sports Information The Oswego State men’s tennis team played only four matches in the fall, and will use the experience gained from them heading into the spring season. Collin Leadbeater day for Oswego State, as the team trav- anyone will tell you that,” Tosti said. Sports Editor eled to the Turning Stone Tennis Facility “Some of the indoor facilities have much [email protected] to face off against Utica College. The Pi- different lighting and roll than our courts. oneers defeated the Lakers, 7-2. Sopho- Another problem will be the ‘bus legs’ After a short and disappointing fall mores Sam Moores and Tim Van Hine Jr. too. That’s where our conditioning and season, the Oswego State men’s tennis were the only Lakers to record wins for stretching is going to be big for us.” team returns to action for the spring Oswego State at the No. 1 and 3 singles The road matches against Roberts portion of its schedule. The Lakers went spots respectively. Wesleyan and Elmira are rematches for 1-3 in the fall, and are looking to im- The Lakers will spend a majority of the Lakers. Both prior matches ended in prove upon that mark in their remain- the spring on the road, as they only have 9-0 losses for Oswego State, with the first ing 10 matches. two home matches at the Romney Tennis match against Roberts Wesleyan com- Despite their troubles in the fall, the Courts. Their first will come on Wednes- ing at the beginning of the fall season at Lakers believe it is not indicative of day against Alfred University. Oswego home on Sept. 7. what is to come. State faced off against the Saxons in the No Lakers won more than one match “[The fall is] absolutely not a factor,” fall season, falling 7-2 on Sept. 22. The in either singles or doubles through the senior Brian Tosti said. “We got some Lakers’ points came from a singles victo- fall season, as they held a .292 winning great experience and are taking the fall ry by Tosti and a doubles win from Tosti percentage (7-17) in singles and .333 (4- as if it was preseason for us.” and senior Sam Carges. 8) in doubles matches at the conclusion Oswego State originally had five Their final home match will be on of the fall session. Tosti had the highest matches scheduled for the fall, but the their last match of the season. Oswego winning percentage of any member of the team’s Oct. 7 home matchup against State will host Keuka College on April team, as he won one of two singles match- Daemen College was cancelled due to 23, which is also the Lakers’ Senior Day. es and two of his four doubles matches. rain. The Lakers will face Daemen dur- It will be Oswego State’s second matchup Sophomore D.J. Esposito-Kelley, ju- ing the spring season on Saturday, but it against the Storm, as the team will travel nior Max McCune, Moores and Van Hine will come on the road. to Keuka on Tuesday. Jr. were the only other Lakers to record The Lakers’ lone win during the fall Between their two home matches, the singles victories in the fall. Kelley is not came in shutout fashion against Caze- Lakers will play five times on the road. returning to the team in the spring, due novia College, as Oswego State dropped They will travel to St. John Fisher on Fri- to what was described as “personal mat- the Wildcats, 9-0, on Sept. 21. The Lak- day and then to SUNY Oneonta on April ters.” With the loss of Kelley, Tosti be- ers fell in their two remaining matches 15. The three following road matches will lieves he will see more action in singles in the fall, and will look to bounce back come against Roberts Wesleyan on April 17, play. in the spring. Elmira College on April 20 and Keystone “I’m pretty sure I will see some solid The team spent the offseason working College on April 22 before Oswego State time this year in the five and six singles out in an attempt to improve for the spring. will return for its final match of the season. spot,” Tosti said. “We went to the gym a lot and re- Tosti said the Lakers will have to adapt The Lakers hope those numbers will ally worked on our strength and condi- to different atmospheres, due to the abun- improve in the spring, as they plan to tioning because we couldn’t get on the dance of road matches on their upcoming end their season on a positive note. court,” Tosti said. spring schedule. “This is our season and this is where The spring season began on Wednes- “The road is much harder than home, it really counts,” Tosti said.
Photo provided by Sports Information Susan Viscomi was named the new Oswego State Athletic Director on March 25. She will take over June 1.
Photo provided by Sports Information The Lakers will look to improve upon just four singles victories and eight doubles wins they had in the fall. Oswego State has only won one match thus far. THE OSWEGONIAN FRIDAY, April 5, 2013 BB34 Shortened spring for Lakers Intramural sports report TENNIS, from B1 also went 1-0 in doubles with senior Wini Decker. Decker went 0-1 in singles play. The final game of the Lakers’ spring Sophomore Lauren Stall recorded six season will come on April 18 against combined wins in singles and doubles, as Wells College. Oswego State took down she went 2-12 solo and 4-11 with fellow the Express at home on Oct. 1, 8-1. The sophomore Hannah Rawlings. win was Oswego State’s largest thus far Overall, the Lakers had a singles win- this season. ning percentage of .250 (21-63) and .200 Miller said the spring season takes on (9-36) in doubles. In conference play, more of a relaxing atmosphere, but that is Oswego State only had one win in 18 not going to stop the Lakers from trying singles matches, coming from Stall. The to get better. Lakers did not earn a victory in doubles “The spring season is more laid-back, play in nine tries. but I know that we all still take it seriously The Lakers have been working out in and see it as a time to continue improving the offseason in order to hopefully im- our skills,” Miller said. “My teammates prove upon those numbers. are a wonderful group of girls and I know “I’ve been keeping in shape during we have the potential to do well during the offseason by staying active and going the spring season.” to the gym,” Miller said. “Many of my The Lakers, led by senior Kelly Cor- teammates have been doing that as well.” win, recorded seven wins in 14 matches Despite the short spring season, the during the fall. All of her wins came at Lakers will look to improve overall and the No. 4 spot. She was the only member set a positive tone heading into the fall of the team who did not have a losing re- season next year. cord in singles play. Corwin also had one “Everyone on my team tries their best, win in doubles along with sophomore and that is all that matters,” Miller said. Olivia Knierman, although they also had “We are all there for each other, whether 13 losses. it is to congratulate each other or to offer Sophomore Haley Miller had the encouragement after a rough match. We second-highest win total in singles for all love the sport and that’s what keeps Oswego State, as she went 5-9 overall. She us going.”
Photo provided by Campus Recration Oswego State students take part in an indoor soccer tournament. The postseason is currently underway, with the champoinship game just around the corner. Ross Bentley also has been impressive in the play- this season, finishing No.1 and 2, repec- Contributing Writer offs, knocking off Multiple Scoregasms tively, in the standings, so it is no real sur- [email protected] and Deion Can’t Shoot on its way to the prise that they are the two teams who ad- championship game. vanced to the championship contest. The regular season in the spring in- Their opponents for their Thursday The volleyball leagues are also in full door soccer league at Oswego State has matchup will be Team Bye Week, who has swing at Campus Recreation as April con- finished, and teams have now advanced remained undefeated after a 6-2 victory tinues to roll on. on into the playoffs. There were several over FC Underdogs. In the co-rec competitive league, two teams that stood out and had outstand- On the men’s side of things, it looks teams are still on watch for an undefeat- ing regular seasons, with hopes of a like anybody’s game going into the play- ed season. Practice Safe Sets and Orville championship in their sights offs in the competitive division, as seven Ready Blockers both went a dominant In the co-rec competitive league, teams went without a single loss in the 15-0 in the regular season, and now have three teams finished the season unbeat- regular season. clinched the top two seeds in the playoffs. en in their four game schedules. Team Only one, however, Foot Faries, man- There will be several teams who have Name led the way with a 4-0 record, aged to actually win all four of their had solid seasons standing in their way, grabbing them the No.1 seed in the up- games, on their way to the No.1 overall but the two seem to be on a collision coming playoffs. seed. All other teams had at least one tie. course to face off in the championship Right behind them was Back That Incredibles, Honkies and Team Swag- contest on Thursday. Pass Up and Ball Busters, who both fin- ger all finished 3-0-1 to finished tied for In co-rec recreational, only one squad, ished with 3-0-1 records. The two teams second, while FC Underdogs,The Muffin Will Work For Sets, managed to get could meet in the semifinals, but they Men, and West Utica United went 2-0-2 in through its season schedule unscathed, will face tough matchups from Team the regular season, putting them into a tie going 12-0. Hot on its heels was Volley- Bomb Squad and Taint Going to Lose, re- for fifth. brawlers, who went 11-1, and The Spikes, spectively, in the quarterfinals. As of Wednesday, all of those teams are who finished 10-2. In the co-rec recreational league, still alive with a chance at the championship. Over in men’s competitive, there is no Townies Elite and Team Bye Week both In the recreational division, teams are clear favorite going into the postseason. finished the regular season a perfect 3-0, battling for the right to not only win the I Can Dig it and How I Set Your Mother while FC Underdogs went 2-0-1. championship, but continue their season both went 12-3 in the regular season, but In the playoffs, however, Deion by advancing into the playoffs in the com- The Casey Anthony’s, Notorious D.I.G Can’t Shoot, 7-6, in the quarterfinals, petitive division. and Honkies all finished well above .500 shocked Townies Elite, the top over- Pass the Nutmeg and Goal Diggers and have a chance to do damage come all seed. Fourth-seeded Team Swagger have been the two most consistent teams playoff time.
Photo provided by Campus Recration Photos provided by Sports Information Team Name holds the No. 1 seed in the indoor soccer co-rec competitive league after finishing 4-0. Team Name was the only team to win all its games. All three matches the Lakers will play in the spring will be rematches from earlier in the fall campaign. OPINION SPORTS
SOCIAL MEDIA’S EFFECT WOMEN’S LACROSSE ON GAY RIGHTS LOOKS TO IMPROVE BB?5 B1 Jessica Bagdovitz | The Oswegonian Devon Nitz | The Oswegonian OPINIONCongress shall make no law... abridging VOLUME LXXVIII ISSUE VII • www.oswegonian.com the freedom of speech, or of the press... -First Amendment FRIDAY, April 5, 2013 B6 THE OSWEGONIAN STAFF EDITORIAL The independent student newspaper of Oswego State since 1935 GUIDELINES REGISTRATION MADE EASY For the majority of students (sorry fresh- each remaining semester). Once that list Cater to your lifestyle: Once you figure out is made, figure out which classes you still We want your thoughts on our coverage, campus and local issues, or anything men), registration will take place sometime which classes to take, you will need to deter- need to take have prerequisites and start by regarding the Oswego State community. next week. This is news that will freak most mine which sections are best for you. 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Do you agree with the decision to IN THE OFFICE switch from CAPP to Degree Works? Think big picture in modern politics
gay people are not only sinless, they are seeks to limit our freedoms, while others role models, that a sinister upper-class see the big picture as a struggle between “I think CAPP is very unorga- of businesses use their massive wealth the abused masses and a world controlled nized. So I’m okay with it.” to control everything in the country and by greedy corporations. Could it be that abuse the hard-working poor of America. the real big picture is neither? Tracey Vail Most startling to me was that the peo- All corporations and the government ple I knew who lived in both worlds were are made up of people just like you and junior, TSOL intelligent, kind and hard-working peo- me, with their own lives, family and con- ple. They both viewed each other as the cerns. This is the big picture. When you heartless enemy, yet both sides had a lot of look at a corporate executive or a govern- Tim James heart and cared very much for their fellow ment official, you’re not looking at some News Editor human beings. sort of evil creature that wants to under- [email protected] So by separating myself from my fam- mine your interests. You’re looking at a ily (by about 300 miles) I was forced to human being, just like you. Even the most “I’m comfortable with CAPP.” deal with both realities. At this point in corrupt politician or the most heartless I grew up in a conservative household, time, many individuals choose to double- businessman has threads of personality and the effects of my upbringing are still down on their beliefs and oppose those that ring true with our own. It’s easy to Ashley Freeze strong in me. I learned that life started at who believe differently even more than make someone out to be an enemy when junior, education conception and that all abortion in any before. But I cannot ignore the fact that the part of him or her you hate the most is form was completely wrong, that homo- both sides consist of good people who also the part of yourself that you hate the sexuality was a sin against God and na- honestly think they are doing what is best most. This is the big picture. ture, that Democrats use bribery with for the world. The likelihood of half the This is not a country where one side government funds to buy votes from the country being completely wrong on so is trying to destroy the other. This is not greedy poor who refuse to put in a hard many points and the other half being right a country where the powerful form con- day’s work and that guns were the only on so many points seemed to me to be a spiracies to take advantage of the help- thing keeping America from falling apart statistical improbability. It would require less. This is a country where many good, “I don’t mind it. Looks simple into a tyrannical fascist dictatorship. either one half of the country to be evil or smart people have come to different con- Until I came to college, this was the completely idiotic. Since the people I met clusions about what the country should enough.” only version of reality I knew. I accepted it were neither evil nor stupid, I was forced be and what the future should look like. at face value, because my parents told me to confront each individual issue and how When we become so deeply entrenched in Heather Casey it was true and I never knew my parents to it compared to my values. our beliefs that we can no longer see our senior, broadcasting be wrong. Then I met people from a com- What I learned upon my examination opponents as anything but the enemy, and pletely different world, a world that I’m was that both sides believe that they see a their ideas as evil incarnate, we become still learning and starting to comprehend. “big picture” for what America is and how the extremists, and that is what is harm- In this new world, the beginning of life it should be. One side sees the big picture ing America more than anything else. This is irrelevant to the suffering of the mother, as a creeping government behemoth that is the big picture.
“Yes?” Hurricanes’ new marketing flawed, but will pay dividends
Ben Rebstein the Port City since the days of Club Crystal Despite the praise, I do have one ma- (I apologize for inducing any flashbacks). jor gripe with their method of marketing. junior, social interaction It’s an interesting idea on Hurricanes’ part. The Facebook post mentions nothing of the While the marketing could definitely im- fact, and I’m just assuming here, 19 and prove (I’ll get to that later), it’s a great way 20-year-olds cannot actually drink the alco- to increase revenue in a competitive market. hol. The post talks about drink specials and Thursdays are a big night out in Os- explicitly invites the demographic to enjoy wego and this could be exactly what Hur- these drinks. Whether this is on purpose or ricanes needed to move the herd from not, it is walking a tight line with legality. across the street. The demographic of In the same vein, how will bouncers and Benjamin Schleider students who aren’t actually older than bartenders differentiate between those who “I think Degree Works is a lot Opinion Editor 21, yet find their way into bars anyway, are and are not old enough to consume alco- [email protected] easier to read.” is a huge market that Oswego bars should hol? Although a different stamp or bracelet be targeting (legally of course). Underage will be given to the 19 and 20-year-olds (as- students are going to find their way in, if suming here, once again), there are always Jared Lahm Apparently Hurricanes Bar has decid- they want to find their way in. But if you ways to break the rules. Placing both demo- junior, broadcasting ed to change its game plan for the rest of grab their attention earlier in their college graphics in the same environment can defi- the semester. Last Thursday the Oswego career, you have that much more time to nitely cause some issues. bar posted this on its Facebook page: sell them your product. But aside from the marketing flaw and “TONIGHT FREE COVER FOR 21+! $10 This plan works favorably for the 21 potential problems, I do like the move. for 19-20 ALL NIGHT! DJ_SWANN will be and up demographic as well. As college The bars of Oswego are constantly con- playing the HOTTEST music in all of Oswe- students, two things naturally attract us: testing for our money, and this is just go! $9 Fishbowls, $2.50 Hurricanes Pitchers crowds and cheap access to alcohol. We are Hurricanes’ attempt to get to the top. Old of beer and 50¢ Mugs! And remember buy going to go where people are and wherever City is normally flooded on Thursdays a Hurricanes Pitcher at the bar and keep it! cost less to drink. By (hopefully) filling the and Hurricanes being across the street is a Bring it with you every Thursday for $2.50 bar by allowing the 19-20 age group, there great opportunity for business. See web exclusive Opinion articles at refills! See you there! [all sic]” will be plenty more fishbowls in the sea So good for you, Hurricanes. I com- I, like some Oswego State students, en- (sorry, but the fishbowl pun was inevita- mend your effort. Some people really joy the nightlife of Oswego. This seems to ble). And by letting in the 21 and up crowd loved Club Crystal; hell, maybe the “danc- www.oswegonian.com/opinion be the first attempt at an under-21 “club” in for free, we are drawn in even further. ing cage” is still next door. THE OSWEGONIAN OPINION FRIDAY, April 5, 2013 B5 Rutgers basketball coach fired; AD, president should be next
Scouts’ honor? order to attend anger management. Both Per- sprints while naked. netti and Barchi saw the tape and the coach Pernetti has been at the school since berating his student-athletes. Both signed off 2009 and Barchi began only this past aca- BSA won’t change stance on allowing gays to join on the slap-of-the-wrist punishment doled demic year, so while they are not directly out to Rice last fall. If they believed that Rice connected to these two hirings, the univer- should not have been immediately fired for sity has set a terrible precedent for hiring Mitchell Petrella The BSA has been criticized for teach- these blatantly-obvious actions, then they coaches that abuse players, opponents, or Staff Writer ing Christian values, which could include deserve to be fired themselves. even athletes playing a different sport. [email protected] the banning of openly gay members. A part After the tapes went public, Pernetti ap- In the same interview with WFAN, of the Scout Oath says “Stay… morally Jacob Pucci peared on WFAN in New York to attempt Pernetti went on to say that the school straight,” which could be open to interpre- Copy Editor some level of damage control for not only the seemed to know that this reaction and As the Supreme Court hears arguments tation. This is a problem because today’s [email protected] university, but himself as well. In the inter- uproar would eventually happen, say- on the validity of gay marriage, there is an- world is more diverse than it was 30 years view, Pernetti said, “I think now that [the vid- ing “The reaction—we knew what it other battle that could affect one storied or- ago, but people have to understand this un- eotape] is out there—we knew it was going to was going to be. I need to sit here and ganization: the Boy Scouts of America. The deniable act: it is deemed a private organi- On Wednesday morning, Rutgers Uni- get out there.” The school had simply been think about what gives us the ability to policy of the Boy Scouts is to deny member- zation by the Supreme Court. That means versity fired its men’s head basketball hoping the tapes would never become public be effective going forward in men’s bas- ship to young men who openly state that the organization can include or exclude coach, Mike Rice, after videos of him as- knowledge, no one would be willing to speak ketball, and more importantly, what pro- they are homosexual. Recent arguments by anyone. In essence, it is no different than a saulting and demeaning players were up and call out the atrocities that occurred. tects the university.” gay rights groups have placed some pressure fraternity or sorority because not everyone shown on ESPN on Tuesday. What did Rutgers do when someone was Pernetti said it plan and clear. What on the organization, but will the BSA change can join, only people meeting certain crite- The videos showed Rice yelling ob- willing to speak up? The school fired him. was more important, more important its policy? ria can join. As for the BSA, only straight scenities and homophobic slurs at his Former NBA player Eric Murdock was an than being effective in “going forward” I am no longer involved with the BSA be- boys can join and those boys must be dis- players, as well as throwing basketballs at aide during Rice’s tenure with the university for basketball, seemingly more impor- cause once a scout turns 18, he is required to missed as a scout on their 18th birthday. I players, which drew the ire of prominent and when he reported Rice’s offenses to the tant than the student-athletes that were leave as a scout, but can receive training as know there are gay scouts in the organiza- New Jersey politicians such as Gov. Chris school administration—an attempt to stand affected, is protecting the university. an Assistant Scoutmaster. However, an Eagle tion because they are still “in the closet.” I Christie and NBA stars such as LeBron up for the college students being abused and If it were not for Murdock to supply- Scout ranking stays with the man for life. As have no problem with that. James and Ray Allen, who lashed out at assaulted by their coach—he was fired. Or ing the tapes, or ESPN to show them, this an Eagle Scout myself, I am well aware of the There have been a few Eagle Scouts that the now former coach. according to Pernetti, his contract was sim- story would be kept under wraps. Even BSA history and some policies; my father is have returned their medal in response to But these tapes aren’t new. The so- ply not renewed, making his firing seem not if Murdock was not so unceremoniously also a merit badge counselor for the troop I some gay scouts being denied a medal be- called investigation began last summer directly related to coming forward about dismissed this past year, he might not was involved with and keeps me in touch. cause they have admitted that they are gay. and was headed by Athletic Director Tim Rice’s antics, which is very hard to believe. have had the desire for retribution to ex- Allow me to explain a brief history of the Also, others have returned their medals be- Pernetti. In addition to Pernetti, the tapes Prior to hiring Rice, the team was coached pose his past employer. BSA and why the policy is in place. cause of the policy in general. were viewed by independent investiga- by Fred Hill, Jr., who was terminated with The two saw the tapes well before The exact date of the first Boy Scout troop People have to understand that the BSA tors and school officials, including Uni- cause after heckling and launching into what the media did and had plenty of time to is unknown, but the first scouting troops has shown no signs of changing their policy versity President Robert Barchi. has been described as a “profanity laced ti- make the proper and immediate move to were formed in England under their leader nor will the group make exceptions. Here is These tapes aired only this week, the rade” against University of Pittsburgh head fire Rice. They didn’t, and instead were Lord Robert Baden-Powell in 1908. As for a simple solution: if enough gay scouts want- same tapes that show a coach grabbing baseball coach Joe Jordano at a game against lenient, saying Rice was a first-time of- America, the BSA was founded on Feb. 8, ed to, they could make their own organiza- players, yelling degrading slurs and even Rutgers, where Hill’s father, Fred Hill, Sr., is fender. After the first slur, the first grab, 1910 and held its first meeting at the White tion with the same structure. It may not be throwing basketballs at the heads of play- the coach of the baseball team. Before him the first ball thrown at a player, he was House where President Taft addressed the that easy, but at least it is a reasonable one. ers have been seen by school administra- came Kevin Bannon, who was fired in 2001 no longer a first-time offender. new organization. The Scout Law and Scout I understand why people are upset and the tion for at least six months. after reports came out that, as a punishment, If the university wants to make this all Oath were adopted, as well as the first merit world is different today, but the constant What was the response? A three game he forced players to remove clothing for go away, just as Pernetti and Barchi want- badges. During World War I, scouts aided in bombardment on the BSA is getting some- unpaid suspension, a $50,000 fine and an each free throw they missed and run wind ed it to, they need to go away too. gasmask production and handing out gov- what excessive. ernment pamphlets. In 1935, the organiza- When I was in the BSA as a Star Scout, I tion had more than one million members did not care if one of my friends was gay be- and the Cub Scout program was gaining cause I was raised to understand everyone’s Scary movies have lost their scary, must recapture old charm more membership. As the years progressed, point of view and show some respect. As an more troops were chartered and younger Eagle Scout who is one year removed from Brian Richmond me, so why can’t any of the three dozen horror Zombie slasher porn, sequel to a once solid men continued to enlist in the organization. the BSA, my attitudes have not changed. As Contributing Writer films I watched over the summer give me any- stand-alone piece, or movie featuring an an- They continued helping with the war effort the Scout Law, which is just a longer version [email protected] thing better than a jump scare? tagonist who I could whip together in my shed for World War II by selling bonds and even of the Golden Rule, says, “A Scout is: Trust- I’m not even talking about “Sy-Fy Original with papier-mâché and a stuffed animal; there being dispatchers. The most recent news be- worthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Movies,” which are legitimately just visual crack is a surprisingly good movie. A surprising fore the homosexual issue was the organiza- Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, I was never able to walk down the Hal- with all the subtlety of a jackhammer and all the example is the 2010 remake of “The Crazies,” tion turning 100 years old in 2010. Clean and Reverent.” loween aisle in a Walmart or even enter a shame of being caught masturbating. They have which is for all intents and purposes a zombie costume store when I was younger; to this an excuse; they’re usually made by incoming movie. The premise was done to death, the set- day it still causes me extreme discomfort. directors and film students on a budget of a mil- ting wasn’t unique (another issue of zombies Social media activism vital for change I am the kind of man who watches scary lion dollars. Their only goal is to break even and in the south), but the characters and the sus- shows and has traumatic nightmares for fill a time slot, which they almost always do. Just pense were sterling. We watch the characters weeks after. Like some sort of masochist, I because they have an excuse doesn’t mean they degrade overtime and when they compromise Micaela Parker go back and keep watching things that scare should go out of their way to make a bad film, their integrity and begin butchering the butch- Contributing Writer me. But films I watch now don’t seem to but I am willing to give college graduates more ers, you can see they feel bad about it. They [email protected] scare me as much as older horror films. It leeway with their budget and skill than I am a just want to get out and get answers, but they could be the overreliance on CGI monsters, proper Hollywood studio. Films such as “Mans- know they won’t get any. It has visuals that are handsome or beautiful actors who would quito” and “Snakehead Terror” get a pass, espe- reminiscent of “The Rabhas Incident,” and the What do you call pink, red and white all never in their right mind venture into a cab- cially considering they were willing to try some bulk of the fear comes from one of the nice and over? My Facebook feed last week, and ap- in in the woods, or it could be that nobody unique looking creatures. goofy protagonists getting infected and slowly parently, mine wasn’t the only one. wants to try anything new. On the subject of monsters, this is certainly succumbing to madness as the last grip on his A day before the Supreme Court was Perhaps I am a cynic, but the field of hor- an area in need of improvement. We’ve gone far sanity weeps for salvation. The use of slow slated to hear arguments on two cases re- ror movies has gone incredibly dry to such an too long without proper cenobite rip-offs, scary scenes with unpleasant scraping sounds was lated to same-sex marriage on March 26, extent that it feels like they figured out every- yet subtle ghosts or mutants that are at least as also effective in setting the scene. the Human Rights Campaign unveiled a thing that worked back in the ‘80s and have irradiated as “The Toxic Avenger” that it’s al- The issue is that not a lot of movies will modification of its normally blue and yel- stopped trying to come up with anything new most as though there are no sights left for Holly- make use of slow scenes with unpleasant low logo. since then. For every good horror movie, you’ll wood to show us. Vampires range the spectrum sounds when it is more profitable to make The red and pink alteration took off im- find twenty horror movies that can’t hold up a from classy gentleman to man-bat without a lot slow scenes of teens undressing or slower mediately after it was posted. Approximate- candle to the core tenets of the genre. Protago- of wiggle room for Nosferatu or classic Strigoi. scenes of teens undressing before being ly 2.7 million changed their profile picture nists are hard to like or sympathize with, and Werewolves are now just wolves unless someone butchered to pieces with a machete. Crea- to the symbol, according to The Daily Beast. because of this we have no fear of the monster. is trying their hand at the original style, and then ture design takes a backseat to getting Will this have an effect on the Justice’s What was once a genre that relied heavily on they’re very hirsute men. Zombies are every- actors who don’t know how to scream or opinions? No, but it does offer an interest- the emphasis of a musical score is now a genre where, though a bit too tongue-in-cheek when look too healthy or intelligent to be caught ing outlook on how social media draws that suffers from the bloat of bad thrash rock. it comes to unique designs. Demons aren’t as by a shambling murderer or decide to go upon the relative “activism” of the users. The worst culprits are films that try to keep us intriguing and no one seems willing to change to the haunted camp on the anniversary Malcom Gladwell wrote an opinion ar- Devon Nitz | The Oswegonian scared the entire time, not seeming to realize away from traditional Christian demons, or of a murder. Writers don’t make an effort ticle in 2010 in The New Yorker titled “Small we need room to breathe. branch even close to the strangeness of “Rawhead to have characters we can care for or that change” with the subhead “Why the revo- I don’t need or intend to hold films like “The Rex” or “Pumpkinhead.” Too much CGI has have more to them than a target on their lution will not be tweeted.” He writes, “… Tumblr, a social blogging platform where Evil Dead” up on a pedestal, because in truth made Freddy Kreuger’s fear appeal diminish as back. Occasionally this mocked in horror Facebook activism succeeds not by motivat- a running joke is the users’ unwillingness to the film is not the end-all-be-all of horror. The there is no longer any chance at seeing something comedies such as “Slither,” “Night of the ing people to make a real sacrifice but by go outside, is home to constantly circulat- story is simple, the set is stark, and the sequels that’s actually there on the screen, as opposed Freaks,” “Cabin in the Woods” or “Trem- motivating them to do the things that peo- ing petitions and informational posts that increasingly spiral down into what is no longer to completely put in during the editing process. ors;” but if we are aware of the issues ple do when they are not motivated enough are reblogged only for the “signal boost,” an horror (though still enjoyable) popcorn films. Jason seems to exist without any concern for his with the formula, why do we continue to to make a real sacrifice.” attempt to make sure that the post reaches a “The Evil Dead” did, however, make excellent mother, the true villain of the original. Gimmicks see it? I agree that the minute movements that wider audience. use of experimental camera techniques, likeable like found footage have run their course too. I don’t get it anymore, though I’m not correspond with liking a post or sharing a The mass alteration of profile photos did protagonists, useful sound design, and it was Consider “Ghostwatch,” a 1992 gem, banned an expert on the subject. The scariest film photo are no “real sacrifice,” but that does just that. During the week of March 25, I clearly a labor of love. Bruce Campbell’s charac- in the U.K. after one viewing. Based around I ever saw was “The Blob.” The original, not mean that something so small as a group had multiple friends come up to me and ask ter, Ashley “Ash” Williams, would probably be the concept of found footage, a reality show, not the 1980s remake that featured people of people changing their profile photo has me what the deal was with everyone chang- considered a very dull character if the film did and making interesting use of editing, “Ghost- melting, enough body horror to make me no real substance. ing their logos. not work to make us sympathize with him as watch” was a terrifying piece to watch when I upchuck my internal organs, and the dis- Is it safe to generalize and say that with- a protagonist. The primary antagonist is his sis- first saw it a year ago. The ghost, a thing called gusting bathtub scene; the original 1958, out the Facebook campaign, certain groups ter, Cheryl, who tagged along and is the first to “Pipes,” was anything but subtle in its actions, Steve McQueen film with the tongue-in- of individuals would not have known about become a possessed zombie called a “deadite.” but its appearance was well done. The faux- cheek theme song, “Beware the Blob.” I the Supreme Court case and would not have Cheryl’s goal is to kill Ash, his girlfriend Linda, documentary team would replay the footage have no idea why. I saw it when I was in become subsequently “involved” with ei- his roommate Scotty, and Scotty’s girlfriend of the scene where Pipes was being active, yet high school. It had one scene in it, when ther side of the issue? Yes. Shelly. We feel sympathy for Ash because his sis- each time the scene would be slightly different. the old man finds the blob and it slowly But it lends no helping hand to getting the ter is a victim, and soon after is his girlfriend and Pipes would be there in full when you first see it, consumes his arm in Doctor Hallen’s of- Defense of Marriage Act or Proposition 8 re- his roommate’s girlfriend and then the room- but the second time you see it ten minutes later, fice. The slow death is traumatic and it pealed, and it certainly does not do anything mate himself. He becomes isolated. What was Pipes is harder to see. When you see it a final makes me nauseous just thinking about it. to address the fact that in 29 states it is legal to once a weekend trip with simple goals, such as time for analysis, you can see a lamp might have The way the blob moves toward a nurse fire someone because they are gay, lesbian or “have sex with Linda” becomes a dreadful bur- just been casting a shadow where the man was and Hallen soon after does not help. bisexual, according to the HRC. (Nor does it den. He does not jump immediately down the standing. You doubt your own perceptions and There’s a quality to it, something that can’t give a voice to the “silent T” of LGBT) “murder everyone” rabbit hole which is all too the red herrings thrown at you help you confirm be replicated with CGI. My fear is there The number of re-tweets, likes and com- common in modern horror films. that it must all be faked found footage put on the because there is something on the screen, ments an online trend has garnered are in- The fewer people Ash has to rely on, the more program. When all hell breaks loose and things a physical entity, and it can move in a way cluded in the majority of media coverage we sympathize with him. He is not a hero, and start to get destructive, there is genuine fear be- that makes sense for what it is, but unfa- where that information is applicable. For he doesn’t want to be a hero, but he is attempt- cause what you have rationalized away was re- miliar for us as humans to see. To most of now, this will be the importance of social ing to be heroic out of self-preservation. Ash is ally there. “Ghostwatch” convinces you there is my friends, “The Blob” is a comedic mov- media activism: amplifying the “revolu- put into a situation of increasing and unending nothing, and you believe it beyond a reasonable ie, and in most respects they are right. But tion” to the point where it has no choice but dread, and this is where the horror comes from. doubt. And then it tells you that you are wrong. isn’t it sad then, that a funny little B-movie to enter the mainstream consciousness. There are some gross-out shots throughout the But for every “See No Evil,” “The Stuff,” like “The Blob” can give me a greater emo- Hopefully, being put in the spotlight will movie, but they are not so overdone that we can “Bruiser,” “Squirm,” “Ghost Ship,” “Haunting tionally traumatic experience than any of get this event, and all future events, the at- confuse the piece with “torture porn,” although in Connecticut” and “Living Dead” beyond the the dozen horror movies Hollywood tries Student Discount 10% • Show I.D. tention they need to bring about change. it comes close at times. “The Evil Dead” scares originals or the remakes of the originals, Rob to push out each year? C3 ‘Infinite’ makes case for C4 COVER: Tyler, The Creator C5 Art exhibit gives chance to FRIDAY INSIDE best video game ever made returns strong with ‘Wolf’ observe new culture April 5, 2013
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Events Calendar Friday, April 5 through Thursday, April 11 WYNO Loud Rock Album Of The Week: ‘Sempiternal’ Steven Radford nal,” they fully embrace an en- Speaking of which, Sykes has Pi r mate pRESENtation Staff Writer tirely new sound. changed his vocal style entire- Date: Friday, April 5 [email protected] Moving on to the album ly. On the band’s “Count Your Time: 7-8 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) itself, the second song, “The Blessings” album, his vocals Location: Arena and Convocation Hall, Campus House of Wolves,” allows the were guttural and raw, then Center listener to become more com- for the more recent albums, he fortable after hearing the first utilized his mid-range screams British metalcore band, song as “The House of Wolves” much more. Dinner: Sao tome Sunsets Bring Me the Horizon, has is closer to the band’s original In “Sempiternal,” Sykes has Date: Saturday, April 6 made quite a progression in sound while still maintaining found the line between singing Time: 5-9 p.m. the electronic influence. The and screaming, and it makes Location: Ballroom, Sheldon Hall their sound and popularity since they formed in 2004 as guitar work is typical Bring him sound more passionate Tickets: $18($10 for Oswego State students & Photo provided by bloody-disgusting.com a deathcore band. Their older Me the Horizon style during than ever. His lyrics have also $7 for children) ‘Bring Me the Horizon’ exhibits a great music was breakdown-centric the heavy moments on the matured, and the theme of the deal of growth and new styles. and followed the trends of most album: breakdowns, groovy album seems to be anti-reli- Voice recital metalcore bands at the time, riffs, chord progressions, and gious, which is evident in songs lot going for it, it is not perfect by Date: Saturday, April 6 while in Bring Me the Horizon’s some solos, but once you get like “House of Wolves,” with any means. The worst song on the Time: 7:30-9 p.m. new effort, “Sempiternal,” we to the seventh track, “And the lyrics such as, “And when you album is “Anti-Vist.” Not only is it Location: Hewitt Union see them in a new light. Snakes Start to Sing,” both die the only kingdom you’ll see terrible lyrically and musically, with Upon listening to the rhythm and lead guitar work is two-foot wide and six feet its abundance of boring breakdowns first song, “Can You Feel My well together in their echoing, deep,” and “Crooked Young,” and thoughtless lyrics like “Middle F ilm aND dISCussion: “Short film Trilogy” with Sykes screaming, “Believe Date: Tuesday, April 9 Heart,” listeners will think it is clean riffs to create a haunting fingers up if you don’t give a f***,” Time: 7-9 p.m. a remix with the sudden elec- ambience. This song is the most in no one. Find yourself. The but it completely ruins the flow of Location: Oswego Cinema, 138 W. Second St. tronic vocals being used as an experimental on the album, as faceless won’t save you. The the album toward the end. This song Tickets: $7($ 3.50 for students & $5 for seniors) instrument in the grand rever- it is dominated by clean vocals clouds won’t hear your f***ing was geared toward older fans, as it berated intro with synth, gui- and synth. prayers.” The production does is supposedly the heaviest track and tar, bass and drums coming in, The electronic effects are a wonders to help the band find the most immaturely written. Etiquette Dinner but then you hear vocalist, Oli major catalyst in creating Bring their own sound. The producer Overall, “Sempiternal” is a re- Date: Wednesday, April 10 Sykes, scream that transition Me the Horizon’s new sound; of “Sempiternal,” Terry Date, markable step for Bring Me the Time: 6-8:30 p.m. into cleanly sung vocals. This their newest member, Jordan has worked with bands such Horizon. It shows them branching Location: Ballroom, Hewitt Union immediate change in sound Fish (programmer/keyboard- as Slipknot, Deftones and Limp out and experimenting with their Tickets: $10 may seem jarring, considering ist), and his influence shows Bizkit, and this album shows sound, making them a black sheep Bring Me the Horizon’s history; throughout the album. The his influence as some of the in the herd of generic metalcore. Movie: “In july” (“Im Juli”) however, with their previous drums and bass are also very songs have a very nu-metal This could be considered Bring Me Date: Wednesday, April 10 album, “There Is A Hell, Believe competent in the mix, but it is feel to them that are similar the Horizon’s magnum opus, but Time: 7-9 p.m. Me I’ve Seen It,” they hinted at clear, the focus of this album to the bands he has produced only thus far. “Sempiternal” is only Location: Room 132, Campus Center their post-rock and electronic is the guitar work, the elec- albums for. the tip of the iceberg. They can only influences, but on “Sempiter- tronic effects and Sykes’ vocals. While “Sempiternal” has a improve from here on out.
Concert: Daedalus Quartet Date: Wednesday, April 10 Time: 7:30-9:30 p.m. ‘Spring Breakers’ explores disturbing trip Location: Ballroom, Sheldon Hall Riley Ackley angles are outside mainstream, played by the director’s wife, Tickets: $15($6 for Oswego State students & Staff Writer but the movie will certainly Rachel Korine (“The Fourth Di- $12 for faculty and staff) [email protected] reach out to those who normal- mension”) and Ashley Benson ly stick with blockbuster hits. (TV’s “Pretty Little Liars”) are The actresses and lone ac- just as interesting to watch as tor in the film certainly help Hudgens and Franco. Art Exhibits “Spring Breakers” tells the this movie achieve the positiv- The four main actresses story of four friends who es- ity the movie deserves. Van- within the film, as well as the Photo provided by wbab.com ‘Breakers’ takes viewers on a wild ride. cape to Florida for spring break. essa Hudgens (“Journey 2: The main actor, are all pretty con- Once there, all of the expected Mysterious Island”) plays a vincing, with the exception person within the theater will see Art Exhibitions: “Imagining cuba” and “Pro results unfold, but as the film crazy, semi-suicidal character of one. Unfortunately, Selena just how crazy the girl’s adventure jections” continues, unique story lines that is completely in another Gomez (TV’s “The Wizards is. While this movie was extremely Date: Saturday, April 6 develop within this artsy/in- world separate from society. of Waverly Place”) is slightly good, it could be considered dis- Time: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. die film. “Spring Breakers” is She is flawless as her character less convincing as the ‘holy turbing in some of the more graphic Location: Tyler Art Gallery, Tyler Hall directed by first-feature-film and has definitely come a long roller,’ Faith. Faith is simple parts, even if it is later smoothed director, Harmony Korine, who way from her origins in Disney. and yet her personality can over with a funny, yet awkward mo- is mostly known for short films, The next person to ac- be somewhat confusing. It ment, later on. Art exhibition: “Daughters” such as “Lotus Community knowledge is James Franco is difficult for the viewers to This movie is filled to the brim Date: Saturday, April 6 Workshop,” and “Gummo.” (“Oz the Great and Powerful”). believe that this holy girl has with crazy moments. From the time Time: 11-5 p.m. Overall, the best two words His character, Alien, who is been able to stay friends with the girls chose to rob a diner to ob- Location: Oswego State Downtown, 186 W. to describe “Spring Breakers” convinced he is from another the crazies that we meet in the tain money for Florida, to the time First St. are insane and unexpected. For planet, is also a drug lord, who other characters. they decide to stay with a drug a film that is very much “artsy,” along with Vanessa Hudgens, Viewers should go into this lord, the characters turn this movie it is still filled with hundreds is involved in some of the best movie acknowledging the fact into complete mayhem. But it is of aspects that will appeal to scenes of the movie, as well as that it is not for the faint of good mayhem. This movie is a hi- Cover image provided by mainstream viewers. Features some of the funniest. heart. This movie takes extreme larious, action-filled, film about girls wtop.com like blurry close-ups and weird The other two characters, measures to ensure that every gone bad. Laker Review FRIDAY, April 5, 2013 C3 ‘ Bioshock’ series outdoes past installments with new title
Kevin Billings Columbia—than he first thought. throughout the game threatening Staff Writer When players first arrive in Colum- to kill Booker and recapture Eliza- [email protected] bia, the city is still a vibrant and liv- beth for Father Comstock. This all ing city that begins to fall because of culminates in an ambiguous end- Booker’s arrival and his task. This is ing that make players reflect on the a notable change from the original events of the game and the effect “Bioshock,” which was already in a one choice can have on life. In 2007, Ken Levine and Irratio- state of destruction and chaos when Mechanically, not much has nal Games released “Bioshock,” a the player arrives. changed compared to the original game that put players in the role of Another notable change in “Bioshock,” with “Infinite” retain- Jack, who travels to the underwa- “Infinite” is the story and setting ing several features, such as weapon ter city of Rapture in 1960 after the themes. The idea of Rapture was upgrades and powers. The powers Photo provided by bloody-disgusting.com city’s downfall. This game was her- to emphasize and celebrate the in- are gained through the consump- ‘Bring Me the Horizon’ exhibits a great deal of growth and new styles. alded at the time for its combination dividual that was free from the in- tion of vigors, “Infinite’s” version of story, mechanics, and design, re- fluence of religion, politics and cul- of plasmids from the original game. sulting in multiple game of the year tural norms. Columbia, on the other The powers provided include the awards for Irrational Games. The hand, presents a city built on the ability to summon a flock of mur- Photo provided by gamespersecond.com team’s newest title, “Bioshock In- ideals of early America, such as the derous crows or firing bolts of elec- ‘Bioshock Infinite’ is the result of when the plot, visuals and gameplay comes finite,” looks to capture that same Jacksonian era and the Antebellum tricity. The most pronounced addi- together to give players the chance to drop their guard and enter a vivid world. magic that made the original title South, and presents them at their tions to the game are tears that can such a hit while presenting a brand extremes. This is highlighted in one be opened by Elizabeth, providing ing during every encounter. These ing conversations that feel real. new world for players to become section called the Hall of Heroes, ammo or aid as needed for differ- intense moments are countered by “Bioshock Infinite” is the best lost in. which glorifies the Battle of Wound- ent combat situations, and the sky- quieter moments where the player example of when story, mechanics “Bioshock Infinite” takes play- ed Knee and the Boxer Rebellion, hook, which works as both a means can take a few minutes to explore and design come together into a ers away from the undersea dysto- with displays presenting racist de- of travel, by means of Columbia’s and listen to a city that is very much one-of-a-kind gaming experience. pia of Rapture and sends them into pictions of Native Americans and sky-rail, and in combat, with sky- alive and beautiful. The opening From the intense, moment-to-mo- the sky to the floating city of Colum- Chinese laborers and praising the rail attacks and executions that can moments reflect this, as Booker ment combat to the somber story bia. Set in 1912, players take control efforts of America and Columbia, be done on certain enemies when walks through Columbia for the and dialogue moments, Irrational of Booker Dewitt, a former Pinker- especially Columbia’s founder, weakened. The enemies themselves first time, listening to the conversa- Games has created a title that reso- ton agent and army veteran who Father Comstock. The addition of provide a strong challenge, with tions of the city’s inhabitants and nates above and beyond any other has been forced to travel to the city Elizabeth also adds a science fic- stronger foes like the Handyman or the recordings of characters like Fa- title released this console cycle, with to rescue a young woman named tion twist to the story because of Motorized Patriot appearing at dif- ther Comstock or the Luteces, Co- the exception of the original “Bio- Elizabeth, who has been held there her powers. Meeting her also intro- ferent points to give an even greater lumbia’s greatest scientific minds. shock.” Undoubtedly the best game since her childhood to pay off his duces players to the Songbird, a me- sense of urgency to different combat This is realized through excellent of the year so far, this is also one debts. Once there, he discovers chanical monstrosity that chases the encounters. This all comes together voice-acting by everyone involved, of the best achievements in video there is more to Elizabeth—and pair and appears at different points in gameplay that is fun and engag- with even regular bystanders hav- gaming ever. ‘Game of Thrones’ premiere sets up new season, characters ‘Spring Breakers’ explores disturbing tripAimee Hirsh season two. moted to essentially a nobody. One of Editor-In-Chief Warning: a few spoilers are to fol- the best scenes of the episode comes [email protected] low, but they are not too bad. when Tyrion confronts his father, Ty- The episode starts out literally win. It is entirely a scene of dialogue, On Sunday night, HBO’s most right where the season two finale left but the conversation is very power- popular series “Game of Thrones” re- out, with Sam (John Bradley) run- ful and shows the contention in the turned for a third season after months ning away after his encounter with father-son relationship. of promotion by HBO and high ex- the White Walker. While the continu- Elsewhere in King’s Landing, pectations from fans. While the pre- ity was nice to see, the way this scene Margaery Tyrell is settling in and may Photo provided by wbab.com miere had few surprises, it did not fail played out was a little disappointing. already be rubbing her future mother- Photo provided by starpulse.com to impress with high-quality graphics It is not shown how Sam managed to in-law, Queen Cersei (Lena Headey), Season three will make a concerted effort to develop characters, both old and new. and effects as well as dramatic dia- escape from hundreds of white walk- the wrong way. It appears Margaery logue scenes stealing the show. ers that were basically swarming him is being set up to be a fan favorite, more of the dragons (the CGI is amaz- disappointing, but it also would have As expected, the episode, titled at the end of season two; the lack of at the opposite side of the spectrum ing) and Dany begins to make some been a lot to cram into one episode “Valar Dohaeris,” was primarily ex- explanation was a bit frustrating. from her newly-betrothed Joffrey moves to speed along her mission to had those characters also been shown. pository. If you compare this episode The episode moves on to show Jon (Jack Gleeson). How the relationship take the Iron Throne. The last scene of The episode did its job as the first to others, it is obvious that not much (Kit Harington), who we last saw with between the two will develop remains the episode belongs to Daenerys, one episode of the season. It set the stage actually happens in terms of mov- the wildlings. He is now prepared to to be seen. of the most exciting of the episode. It for what is to come. In comparison ing the plot along. Fans did not get meet Mance Rayder (Ciaran Hinds) Stannis (Stephen Dillane) and leaves viewers with at least a little bit to other episodes from the previous anything truly new (aside from a few “the king beyond the wall.” Both his men were severely damaged by of heart-pumping action before the two seasons, this is definitely not the characters being introduced). This is Mance and at least one other recurring Blackwater. The episode shows the hour is over. best one, but it was also a required not actually a bad thing. With a show character are introduced in Jon’s part. pieces of that storyline slowly being No less than four major plotlines one. The next two episodes will be like “Game of Thrones,” where there Next the episode moved on to placed back together. Davos (Liam were completely ignored during the more telling of how season three are 100 characters and plotlines to King’s Landing, where the city is still Cunningham) may be heading into episode. There was no update on will actually play out. But so far, memorize, an expository episode was recouping from the Battle of Black- trouble and soon Stannis will need to Jaime (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and with the high-quality of the first two definitely required. Most of the char- water Bay, as seen in episode nine of decide his next move. Brienne (Gwendoline Christie), no seasons being continued in this first acters were shown and the episode season two. Tyrion (Peter Dinklage), Daenerys’s (Emilia Clarke) sto- word on Arya (Maisie Williams), Bran episode (in terms of both dialogue gives viewers a chance to catch up who held the position of hand of the ryline may have progressed the most (Isaac Hempstead Wright), or Theon and visuals) viewers are not likely to on what was happening at the end of king last season, has now been de- during the episode. We get to see Greyjoy (Alfie Allen). This was a little be disappointed. C4 FRIDAY, April 5, 2013 Laker Review Laker Review Tyler, The Creator shares intimate details in new album ‘Wolf’ Alain Pierre-Lys aggressive take on his new found spective of Sam and explains his perfectly. It is well known that Phar- Asst. A&E Editor fame and what that comes with, in- drug dealing past. This is one of rel is Tyler’s idol; so seeing this col- [email protected] cluding his father, who left his life Tyler’s strongest statements on the laboration is truly a treat. as a child and is still not speaking album. He explains the fake glam- “Pigs” takes us deeper in the to him. “Cowboy” is a darker look our associated with selling drugs character of Samuel. Samuel is Ty- into Tyler’s psyche. Tyler stresses and what attracts drug dealers to ler’s alter ego, who has gone through once more that money has done this path. Tyler follows this with ar- a rough life of bullying, which ex- Tyler, The Creator has grown into nothing for him but is still causing guably one of the best songs on the plain his current anger issues. Tracks the spotlight since hitting the music changes in his life, especially as a album “Colussus,” which takes us like these are what garner criticism scene with the video for “Yonkers,” barrier between him and his friends through a day with Tyler being ac- of Tyler for his frequent use of vio- the lead single off his second album in some cases. costed by fans. He struggles with lent images. This is followed by “Goblin.” Tyler addresses coming “Awkward” brings forth a side being annoyed by overzealous fans, “Parking Lot,” homage to Loiter Photo provided by stereogum.com off this success, along with loss and of Tyler that was only touched on but appreciating the fact that his Squad, which is a group of Tyler and Tyler, The Creator released three dif- love, on “Wolf,” his best album yet. lightly on other albums. It is Tyler’s music has saved lives. This song his friends’ who engage in ridicu- ferent album covers for “Wolf.” Continuing the theme of his past story of his first love at 16. The fast- puts itself in the same category as lous antics. The next song, “Rusty,” two releases, “Wolf” is based on paced, exciting “Domo23,” the lead Eminem’s smash hit “Stan,” which is the best raw rap song on the al- asking Tyler to come to their tree therapy sessions with Dr. TC who single off the album, follows this. follows an obsessed fan as well. bum. The song features Domo Gen- house. This song is followed by “Ta- is Tyler’s conscious. Wolf takes us Then Tyler dials back once again “Partyisntover/Campire/Bim- esis and Earl Sweatshirt, two of Odd male,” which is Tyler clearly having to Camp Floggnaw, an imaginary with string heavy song, “Answer.” mer” is probably one of the weaker Future’s best rappers. Tyler uses his fun. Tallulah’s appearance on the camp where ‘Wolf’ Tyler on this Tyler addresses his father leaving songs on the album. It is a three part verses to be extremely critical of his track adds a level of excitement and album is beginning to attend. The him, a common theme in his music, song, which is an interesting con- fans for being overly judgmental. disorder. Tyler mentions his calm- album’s main secondary charac- and the death of his grandma, which cept, but none of the songs stick out, Tyler mentions one of his biggest ing down and then turns that on its ters are Samuel, a misunderstood Tyler is having a difficult time deal- which is probably why they had to critiques, which is his homophobic head and shows why not everyone violent side of Tyler’s and Salem, ing with. “Answer” is probably one share. The album follows this weak- lyrics, but directly counters this with is a fan of him. Samuel’s girlfriend. of the strongest tracks on the album, er song with another awkward love mentioning his collaborations with The last song of the album The album starts with an epony- Tyler exposing these inner thoughts, song from Tyler “IFHY.” “IFHY” is openly bisexual Frank Ocean. “Lone” is where Tyler explains what mous instrumental that is not like combined with this interesting pro- Tyler’s darker look into his feelings The song, “Trashwang” is a song is really frustrating him. We see Tyler anything we have heard from Tyler duction, is an instant success that for Salem (girlfriend). The chorus that only the purest Odd Future fans question his desire to make music, production wise in the past, but in a fans will love. Followed by “Slater” follows as, “You’re good at being will appreciate. This is followed by but realizing too many people rely good way. Tyler sprinkles the song a song about Tyler’s bike, which is perfect, We are good at being trou- one of the most surprising songs on him and the story of his grand- with profanities, possibly to remind featured on one of the many covers ble.” Tyler is feeling two extreme Tyler the Creator has made to date. mother’s passing. “Wolf” is sure to us that he is still himself even on a for “Wolf.” emotions for this girl and it comes On “Treehome95,” featuring Coco be considered Tyler’s best work to mellow song like this. “Jamba” and “48” features Nas speaking on out partially obsessive and violent, O. and Erykah Badu, Tyler sings for date. Tyler’s growth in production, “Cowboy” follow this mellow track the crack selling culture of the 80s especially when Tyler considers she a brief moment, but lets the guests lyrics and concept came together with two different forms of the Tyler at the beginning and the end of the might leave him. The feature on this take the lead. The song is an inno- for a dark and interesting look into we are used to. “Jamba” is Tyler’s song. Tyler raps the song in the per- track from Pharrel fits absolutely cent play on words, with the ladies his mind. Lil’ Wayne continues album series; appears one dimensional
ly, good music, “I Am Not A Hu- can indeed get away with coast- ger.” Rest in peace indeed if Soulja man Being II” is lackluster. ing because people will still buy Boy keeps doing hip-hop. The al- It did not take long to realize his music. But that doesn’t make bum does have its guilty pleasures that the album would be a regurgi- it good. though, such as the track “Love tation of what the rapper has been There is one line in particular Me,” which gets a boost from the dishing out for a long time now. on the track “Trigger Finger” that Future and Drake-assisted hook. On the track “Curtains,” Wayne pretty much sums up where I feel If Lil’ Wayne isn’t a human be- says “I’m an original gangsta, he Wayne’s focus goes while he’s ing, then what is he? He seems to a remix,” which is ironic consider- writing songs: “life ain’t sh-- but b- think he’s out of this world, but in ing Lil’ Wayne hasn’t been origi- ---es and money.” This philosophy reality, Lil’ Wayne is just as mor- nal since “Tha Carter III,” largely fuels the album to the point where tal as the rest of us. This could considered to be the rapper’s last you pretty much know what to not be more true after his recent quality work. Back then, it could expect with each and every indi- hospitalization, which hopefully be argued that Wayne was at the vidual track. Even when Wayne pushes him to make better music Photo provided by 2dopeboyz.com top of his game, or at least in a has the potential to make a sincere for his supposed swan song, “Tha Lil’ Wayne’s “I Am Not A Human Being II” features tracks with 2 Chainz, Drake, and place where he was still in tune track, such as “Back To You,” it still Carter V.” I think if Wayne wants Soulja Boy, but still to falls flat. with his music. devolves into a derogatory song. to make another good album, he Nowadays, he seems to be Wayne enlists some heavy hit- has to start getting more in touch Travis Clark coasting on a sense of self-fulfill- ters to make appearances on the with that vulnerability and write Staff Writer ment, as if he is satisfied. For the album, and, just like the album it- from his heart, not from what’s in [email protected] longest time, the central theme of self, these are forgettable. 2 Chainz his pants. He still knows how to Lil’ Wayne’s latest album, “I think Wayne would be taking his his music has been that he’s the is barely there on “Rich as F--k” rap around a beat and a few songs Am Not A Human Being II,” starts music a little more seriously. For best, which, to be fair, is a theme and Soulja Boy even makes an ap- will be eaten up in clubs but that off pleasant with a piano-instru- the young college-oriented demo- of most rappers’ music before they pearance. If Soulja Boy makes an doesn’t mean the actual lyrics are mental but veers off into familiar graphic that walks around with become big. It could be argued appearance on any hip-hop album, anything special. He has kids, he territory for the rapper. After the backwards flat-rim YMCMB hats, that Wayne has proved himself you can be assured that it’s not go- has been in prison, he has been negative critical reaction to “Tha “I Am Not A Human Being II” is enough and gained a large enough ing to be good. The washed-up in the hospital; he is a man just Carter IV,” time in prison and right up their alley. For those who fan base where he can get away rapper says “Rest in peace to the like us and I want to see that in health complications, one would like good rap, or, more important- with coasting. And that is true. He game” on the track “Trigger Fin- his music. Laker Review FRIDAY, April 5, 2013 C5 ‘Imagining Cuba’ provides insight into secret lives of Cubans Shanna Fuld it is difficult for Americans to imag- this semester’s show. Her photo- impossible to import new parts for street and has countless amounts of Staff Writer ine Cuban society. The photogra- graphs will also appear in Fototeca the U.S. made cars. Jubin has two people put into the photo through [email protected] phers displayed in the exhibit their in Havana, Cuba between Jan. 10 other pieces of work in the show. Photoshop. The people walking ability to catch moments of life in and Feb. 10 of 2014. “Boys Playing Baseball,” is the title by are blurred enough so that the Imagining Cuba is the newest Cuba that are simple, yet show the “She [Jubin] finds a lot of spirit of a piece of her work that shows viewer can only make out limbs art exhibit in Tyler Hall, display- profundity of being human. The and joy [in Cuban citizens] and she the simple joys of young boys play- or heads which appear to be bus- ing a peek into the life of Cuban pictures shine a light on part of wants to reflect that she’s not an ing baseball in the street together. ily bustling north and south of the citizens. Through various photo- the world that is quite unknown American critic,” Michael Flanagan The other piece entitled “Malecon,” street. The photo is quite superb as graphs, the exhibit, open between to Americans. said. “We can get along with Cuba is a photo of five soldiers in uni- well as thought-provoking. Due to March 26 and April 27, showcases The artists include Dario de even if they are communist.” form sitting or standing near the the three-dimensional effect, the a great range of artwork by artists Dominicis, Ernesto Javier Fernan- In many ways, Cuba is frozen shore. Most of the soldiers are fac- people are nearly walking off the from the United States, Cuba and dez, Rene de Jesus Pena Gonzalez, in time, as many photographs from ing the water except for one, who is streets of Cuba and into the gallery. Photo provided by stereogum.com Italy. The director of the exhibit, Gianni Gosdan, Julieve Jubin, Liud- the exhibit reveal. One of Jubin’s facing her boyfriend. The soldiers’ Some photographs are entirely Michael Flanagan organized the mila and Nelson, Antonio Gomez pieces is a photograph of a man green uniforms stand out on the in black and white, while others are show and was able to give insight Margolles, Alejandro Gonzalez standing over the hood of his car sand-colored pavement they sit on in color. They all have the common on the motives behind the exhibit. Mendez, Sandro Miller and Um- working on the engine. The car is and intensifies the clear blue sky. thread of capturing moments of ‘Imagining Cuba’ is a name berto Sommaruga. Jubin is a fac- extremely outdated. The photo- The beauty of the photo is demon- daily Cuban life. There are photo- that might have people curious to ulty member of the art department graph is titled, “Mechanic.” The strated in how each soldier is doing graphs of people escaping to Mi- find out what the exhibit is trying at Oswego State, as well as a coor- photo is simple, with just a man something different. One is alone, ami on man-made rafts, children to demonstrate. After speaking dinator of the photography minor and his red car, which reflects the the others are paired up with a boy- in boxing gear, people watching with Flanagan, it is clear that all and co-curator to Carmen Loren- light of the hot sun that the viewer friend or girlfriend. The photo tru- television and even people throw- the pieces are unified by one idea: zetti for the exhibit. Jubin took stu- can nearly feel radiating on his or ly captures how natural and even ing large parties. Alejandro Gonza- uncovering the mystery of Cuban dents to Havana in 2011, where she her skin. The car is likely outdated serene life can be for Cubans, as lez Mendez’s photographs expose life. Because Cuba has had limited took the photographs that sparked because Cuba’s lack of communi- compared to how outsiders might teenagers drinking, partying and interaction with the U.S. since 1961, the exhibit and are also featured in cation with the U.S. makes it near think Cubans feel. The question the listening to music. The artist is gallery forces viewers to deal with comparing Cuban teenagers to any is “Are Cubans really op- other teenager in the world, draw-
This tour engagement of Daedalus Quartet is funded pressed?” ing the parallel that all teens are e through the American Masterpieces program of t´) DŝĚƚůĂŶƟĐƌƚƐ&ŽƵŶĚĂƟŽŶǁŝƚŚƐƵƉƉŽƌƚĨƌŽŵƚŚĞ Liudmila & Nelson are a mar- equally as interested in being with (k -nekwith EĂƟŽŶĂů ŶĚŽǁŵĞŶƚĨŽƌƚŚĞƌƚƐ ried couple who make extraordi- friends and having a good time. nary photography. Their pieces in The photos in the gallery have the show allow first for aesthetic an interesting story about their pleasure and next for interpreta- journey to America. Opposite to DAEDALUS tion. The photographs are all in artist Sandro Miller, who lives a series called “Hotel Habana.” in Chicago, much of the artwork Each photograph has been edited came from Cuban photographers. QUARTET in Photoshop. “Prado and Neptu- The artwork presented behind no” is one picture from the series, Plexi glass in the gallery was which shows how Cuba looks cur- mostly printed on campus from rently, with black and white photo- digital copies sent by the artists graphic evidence of current hotels through email. and stores and is edited with vivid Experiencing Cuba through advertisements and structures that this lens is something new to the might be found in a place like To- campus of Oswego State, and this kyo or the U.S. The second photo gallery is rich with colors, emo- is called “Bishop and Havana.” The tions, history and most important- photo takes a small pedestrian-only ly, the soul of Cuba. Photo Lisa-Marie Mazzucco Photo Lisa-Marie
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