The Oswego State men’s soccer team’s five game undefeated streak has come to an end. St. Lawrence defeated the Lakers by a score of 2-0 on Friday at Laker Turf Stadium. Oswego’s record is now 4-1-1 while St. Lawrence’s improves to 2-2-1.
The first score of the game came in the fifteenth minute when the Laker’s goaltender was given a red card and St. Lawrence tallied their penalty kick.
The next and final goal came during the 64th minute when Brendan McNamee scored from in tight to give the visitors a 2-0 lead.
The Lakers are back in action on Saturday in Morrisville to face the Mustangs at 4 p.m.
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Al Roker’s Return To Campus
The Marano Campus Center was packed with hundreds of students to see one of SUNY Oswego’s most famous alumni on Oct. 16.
Al Roker not only came for the Media Summit, but hosted his show ‘Wake Up with Al’ and ‘Today’ in the Marano Campus Center at 6 a.m.
There were students there who had lined up at the Marano Campus Center since 12 a.m.
Al Roker was willing to take photos with the students and took a few selfies with them as well.
He was able to show off his old college campus and shine a light on it as well.
Al Roker participated in the 10th annual Media Summit along with Charlie Rose, Dennis Thatcher, Connie Shultz, and hosted by Ken Auletta.
Photo By Al Roker (Facebook)
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Oswego Swimmer Breaks Barriers
Tomas Rodriguez was born with a medical condition called Hydrocephalus, the condition means he was born with water in his brain. Rodriguez was treated with it since birth and has had six brain surgeries.
The Spain native held 16 Madrid records in 16 different events, even breaking those broke multiple times. He was also the national record holder in the 200 IM. Rodriguez said his greatest achievement didn’t come as a win, but for his effort.
“I also achieved, something I’m proud of… the bronze medal in the open body swim, that was huge for me.” Rodriguez said.
He moved to the United States in 2017 with his family. He’s been part of a club team in Florida, the U.S. Paralympic team and as of recently the Oswego State Lakers swim team.
Rodriguez trains with teammates without disabilities. His coach Michael Holman has positive things to say about him.
“He is far more put together and on top of managing his daily life and school and other activities than athletics, he more kids I deal with, he’s on top of it.” Coach Michael Holman says.
“So, what may seem to be my disability out of the water become my ability when I dive off the block/six brain surgeries didn’t change my life, you know swimming did.” Rodriguez said.
Rodriguez is training for the 2019 Can-Am Para-Swimming championships in Vancouver. He is also going to train with his club team in Florida, hoping for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
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Potterwatch Hosts Quidditch!
Tired of being an average everyday student? Potterwatch is the gateway to a bright new magical world for you. Potterwatch is the newly founded club on campus that specializes in various fun-filled events inspired by the works of J.K Rowling.
The club is run by the headmaster, Marianna Butera. Activities this club specializes in are debates, trivia nights, pot locks, viewing parties and quidditch.
On October 12, the first big event for Potterwatch is quidditch, which will occur outside of Lee Hall between the two softball diamonds from 10 am to 3 pm.
The game quidditch consists of nine people on each team: one seeker, three chasers, two beaters, one keeper, and two substitutes who can sub in for any players wanting to have a break except for the seeker.
The point of the game is for the chasers to score through one of three hoops as many times as possible with a quaffle (volleyball) while the beaters throw bludgers (dodgeballs) at them. If a chaser gets hit by a beater, they must drop their quaffle and run to the end of the field. The keeper’s job is to defend the goals and the seeker is responsible for chasing the snitch. The snitch in this case is a person who runs around in yellow and if he is caught, the team receives thirty points. Remember this is all done by riding on brooms.
The first place team for the tournament receives a pizza party, the second place team receives a dozen doughnuts, and the third place team earns candy bars for each team member.
Money proceeds from events like this get sent to a charity called Lumos which was cofounded by J.K Rowling. Lumos works to help the millions of children in institutions worldwide regain their right to a family.
So what are you waiting for? Get out there and show off some magic!
Contact Potterwatch – potterwatch@oswego.edu
Donate a gallon – https://wearelumos.org
