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Non-Conference Battles Continue for Lakers
The Oswego State men’s and women’s ice hockey teams continue with the non-conference portions of their schedules this weekend, playing two games apiece.
The women’s team travels to Vermont for the Doubletree Ice Hockey Classic, hosted by Saint Michael’s College. Seeing their first action of 2015, Oswego’s women ride in on a 5 game win streak stretching back to November 21st. Sophomore Brianna Rice and a trio of dynamic freshmen, Olivia Ellis, Andrea Noss, and Rachel Lenard will lead the offense for Oswego, who face a Plymouth State team that gives up more than four and a half goals per game. The Lakers will face the Panthers Friday at 4 pm, and the host Purple Knights at 4 pm on Saturday. Both games are only available through Live Stats. WTOP Sports will also be updating Twitter throughout the games.
The men’s team is home for a rare Friday/Sunday pair of games, first hosting Hobart of the ECAC West, and then lining up against Southern New Hampshire University. The Hobart Statesmen present potentially the biggest upset threat for Lakers in their non-conference schedule, coming in with an 8-4 record and big wins against Brockport and Utica, who both drew against the Lakers earlier in the season. On Sunday afternoon the SNHU Penmen come to town. Sitting at 5-7 overall SNHU has dropped three contests against SUNYAC opponents, most recently a 7-1 decision to Fredonia on Tuesday, January 6th. They will face Morrisville before coming to the Marano Campus Center. WTOP will have full Hockey Night In Oswego coverage of the men’s games, with pregame starting 15 minutes before puckdrop. Friday is scheduled for a 7 pm start, Sunday is 2 pm. An online stream is located here.
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Oz Speaks Series: ‘Blue Lives Matter’
by Ilyssa Weiner, WTOP10-TV
Moderated speak-out series “Oz Speaks” held the most recent talk in their series on Oct. 25. The topic was on the issue about Blue Lives Matter.
Students, faculty and members of the community were encouraged to speak about their thoughts and feelings about the situation without it being a debate. Some participants shared stories of family members in law enforcement while others discussed the impact of both the Blue Lives Matter and Black Lives Matter movements on their personal lives.
Sophomore Keonna Wren was one of the participants of the event. One of the issues she spoke about was her identity as a black woman and how the two movements, [Black Lives Matter and Blue Lives Matter] shaped her life.
“I absolutely love events like this because it’s not a debate,” said Wren. “I’m happy I got to spoke my truth and that’s what I came here for.”
Associate Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Jerri Howland is one of the organizers for “Oz Speaks.” She says this speak out is different from the others because of the structure for how Blue Lives Matter came about and how this movement contrasts to Black Lives Matter.
“It’s not only important for students, but it’s important for everyone in our society to make sure we listen to all points of views,” Howland said. “I think it’s when we don’t listen to others and don’t understand their point of view that we don’t really get to the heart of what diversity is.”
Howland says the goal of the “Oz Speaks” series is to create a space for the SUNY Oswego community to freely speak about their thoughts on issues. She believes the series has successfully done that so far.
The next “Oz Speaks” talk will be Nov. 1 at 6:30 PM in the Campus Center Auditorium.
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Angela Russel’s Opera Report
by Michael Allchin
Oswego, NY- Angela Russel is a senior music major from Richmond, Massachusetts. She has been very active with Oswego State’s music department by performing in choirs, musicals and acapella.
When she first came to Oswego State, she was passionate about broadcasting and journalism. She eventually switched her major to music because she knew her direction of passion had changed. She specifically had an interest in opera.
“I wasn’t really that great of a singer at first,” Russel said. “I didn’t really know all the technique and all the body you put into it and over the years I’ve learned so much that I just took all the repertoire that I’ve really worked on and shown how much I’ve grown since I started that song all the way up till now”.
On Apr. 8, Russel had her senior concert, where she performed many songs that showcased her opera skills. Russel was also collaborated with Vocal Effect, Oswego State’s acapella club where she is an active member of.
Aside from family and friends, Russel’s biggest supporters were Oswego State music professors Nancy James and Mihoko Tsutsumi. Both professors helped Russel improve her vocal skills and have not only transformed her into a better musician, but also the person she wants to be.
Russel plans to attend a graduate program where she will be able to continue her dream of becoming an opera singer.
