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PIPE DREAM Tuesday, October17,7,2014 2014 | | Binghamton BinghamtonUniversity University | | www.bupipedream.com www.bupipedream.com | | Vol. Vol.LXXXVI, LXXXVI,Issue Issue12 9 Friday, October
BU takes strides towards success
Community remembers Road Map to Success progress report highlights accomplishments from '13-'14 co-founder Zuzu Boomer-Knapp of Watson Contributing Writer
President Harvey Stenger released the Road Map to Success’ first progress report, updating students and faculty on the advancements that Binghamton University has made. The progress report, released on Oct. 10, detailed the administration’s activity during the 2013-2014 academic year. All of last year’s 46 projects advanced since their implementation. The administration presented an updated budget process and created a new set of goals for the University. Among the notable accomplishments are the expansion of the University Tutoring Services, hiring staff to support international students and help them succeed, as well as a continuation of the University’s construction plans. Stenger said the Strategic Priority program, which focuses on improving teaching methods, is the most successful project implemented this past year. The faculty work to promote better teaching methods, like incorporating technology such as Smart Boards into the classrooms.
James Carrigg, 81, known for community work, love for family Pelle Waldron
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Tycho McManus/Assistant Photo Editor Pictured: President Stenger speaks at a conference earlier this year. Stenger released the first progress report for the Road Map to Success on Oct. 10, presenting the administration’s activity during the 2013-2014 academic year.
“We appointed James M. Pitarresi, a distinguished teaching professor, as the director for the Center of Learning and Teaching about a year ago,” Stenger said. “He’s been trying to help people become better
teachers, trying to give them support, but also showing them how to use new technology.” Stenger said other successes from Road Map to Success include the pharmacy school, an increased number of
Panel talks Ice Bucket Challenge
international students, more staff for both the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences and Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science advising, and the expansion of the Fleishman Center for Career and
Professional Development. According to Greg Delviscio, associate vice president for University Communications and Marketing, the hardest part of
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In dorms, faculty to lead instruction Program to incorporate professors into ResLife Haley Silverstein
connect professors and staff to student life outside the Brain. Next semester, Though the five living Binghamton University will communities on campus have implement the Faculty- thousands of students, each in-Residence program as has only one faculty master. administrations look to Donald Loewen, vice provost for Undergraduate Education, said students could benefit from more interaction. “Faculty masters are all incredibly dedicated to students and the whole living and learning environment, but there’re only one person,” Loewen said. Through field trips and academic presentations, Loewen said that participants will bring their expertise to housing communities in an effort to engage with more students than in the past. “A lot of faculty can be here for years and years and never cross the street to go into the residential communities,” Loewen said. Loewen said he hopes to have at least one faculty-inresidence in every residential community each semester, or more if enough apply. —Donals Loewen Interested professors will be Vice Provost for Undergraduate matched with the community Contributing Writer
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Christie Zwahlen, assistant director of the Center for Civic Engagement, and Ryan Yarosh, director of media and public relations, participate in a panel discussing the effect of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on Wednesday evening. ALS is an illness that affects the nerve cells and causes involuntary muscle movement.
Speakers discuss effects of modern fundraising Alexis Hatcher
Contributing Writer Speakers came to Binghamton University to discuss a 100-million dollar idea: the Ice Bucket Challenge. A panel composed of both faculty and students met on Wednesday evening to discuss the effect of the viral fundraising campaign on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) awareness and research. ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is an illness that affects the nerve cells and causes involuntary
muscle movement. Later stages of the disease impair cells in the spine and can lead to eventual paralysis and death. The Ice Bucket Challenge began this past summer when ALS sufferer Pete Frates challenged his friends to help fundraise for the ALS Association. It grew into a viral phenomenon, with the likes of Michael Jordan and Bill Gates dumping buckets of ice water on their heads to raise awareness for the cause. Prior to this campaign, Kathy
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The donations were coming in so quickly, we just couldn't keep up — Kathy Lahey Exec. Dir.ector of ALSA—Upstate NY
A lot of faculty can be here for years and years and never cross the street to go into the residential communities
James Carrigg, Binghamton community member and founder of the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science, died Oct. 11 of natural causes after suffering a stroke. He was 81 years old. After serving in the United States Army in Korea, Carrigg finished his education at Broome Community College and began working at New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG), where he climbed the ranks, and retired as the chairman, president and CEO of the company. According to his son, John Carrigg, Carrigg’s most important goal in life was to give back to the community, and he used his connections to help build Watson, Binghamton University’s engineering school, for which he was awarded an honorary degree in 2012. “His guidance, leadership and mentoring over the years has always been about working hard, being prepared, being professional and always finding time to give back to the community and support efforts and causes that have made a difference,” John said. “That’s a very strong legacy, and something that’s instilled in me from a very early age; he always taught me to be prepared and to be involved.” Krishnaswami Srihari, current dean of the Watson school, said that Carrigg was a local
He was a great man, he was just generous— generous with his time, generous with his money, he cared about the . . . area —Matt Carrigg Grandson
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BU preps for Homecoming 2014 Upwards of 2,200 expected to attend men's soccer tailgate, game Stacey Schimmel Contributing Writer
Between tours, speeches and professional networking, Bearcats new and old will have plenty to look forward to this Homecoming Weekend before the Binghamton University soccer team kicks off against Vermont on Saturday night. According to Steve Seepersaud, communications manager of Alumni Relations, Homecoming Weekend is the biggest on-campus event offered for alumni each year. It gives students and staff the opportunity to make connections and seek advice from alumni. Graduates get the opportunity to relive their college memories, see old faces and experience campus changes. “You hear testimonials of connections that form, the results that were achieved where somebody gets a job or an internship or something as a result of coming to the event and meeting someone,” Seepersaud said. Francis Borrego, senior assistant director of Marketing and Assessment for the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD), said that students should be proactive when meeting alumni. “We are encouraging all students to make connections, to just go out and network,” Borrego said. “Take advantage of opportunities and meet with different alumni, hear their stories, how they went from BU to their world of work they’re in.” At the tailgate Saturday afternoon, students can listen to free live music in the Events Center parking lot while meeting other generations of Bearcats. “Tailgate is the culminating event,” said Kevin Lobdell, associate director of Alumni Relations. “When we’re building the schedule, we try not to have anything else overlapping with tailgate. That’s
really an opportunity where every school department, student organization, alumni group, anyone who wants to be there and have a presence, they can all do that at tailgate.” According to Assistant Athletics Communications Director David O’Brian, the average attendance for the tailgate has been nearly 2,200 since 2008. BU is inviting back the 2004 women’s soccer team for the halftime ceremony, in honor of winning the America East title 10 years ago. “It’s really exciting to see all of the alumni sharing how successful they are and about the great things they’re doing post-Binghamton,” said Marisa Varanelli, a junior double-majoring in psychology and human development. “It makes me excited for how my Binghamton education will help me in the real world.” According to Seepersaud, one addition to the 13th homecoming is a speaker event called TIER Talks, where faculty and alumni weigh in on a variety of topics. This year’s topic is titled “Rethinking Success: Thriving in the Modern World,” and speakers are asked to offer new perspectives on how students and graduates should view success. “The main goal is engagement; the desire to get people engaged with the University is really at the mission of everything the Alumni Association does,” Seepersaud said. “It’s a lifelong relationship. It’s not, you came here for four years, get your degree and go back to wherever you call home.” According to Borrego, the CCPD’s most anticipated event will be the dedication ceremony for the Fleishman Career Center on Saturday, recognizing Steven Fleishman and Judith Garczynski. Their donation allowed the CCPD to move from the library basement to its current location near the Marketplace and update its facilities.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE Friday, October 17 Saturday, October 18 Harpur Pre-Med Panel 3-5 pm University Union, Room 111
The presentation will be facilitated by physician alumni who will share their personal, academic and professional experiences with current pre-health students.
CCPD Alumni-Student Networking 3:30-5 pm Fleishman Center
Harpur students can network with alumni and get tips on job strategies and prospective careers.
Homecoming 2014 opening reception 5-7 pm Art Museum, Fine Arts With cocktails, conversation and juried exhibition of alumni art.
BU Basketball Tipoff 7-9pm Events Center
Members of the BU Basketball team warm up for the November season opener with a scrimmage and dunk contest. First 1,500 will receive free t-shirts.
Decker School of Nursing Homecoming Simulation Elimination 12-3 pm Academic Building B, room 347
Participants run from room to room, competing nursing-themed challenges in this Decker School version of the Amazing Race.
Challenge Course Open House and Zip Line Tours Noon - 3 pm In front of East Gym
Campus recreation opens the zip line and ropes course challenge to alumni and students.
State of the University Address 1:30-2 pm Lecture Hall 9
President Stenger presents important projects and future plans at the school and what alumni can do to get involved.
Tier Talks 2:15-3:30 pm Watters Theater
Alumni speakers discuss the meaning of success in the modern world and what BU graduates can do to improve their lives.
Tailgate '14 3-6 pm Events Center Parking Lot
Attendees will be treated to free food, music and giveaways by campus organizations. Bearcat fans new and old will get a chance to meet and celebrate their home team.
Soccer Kickoff 6 pm Bearcats Sports Complex
BU men's soccer team play division rival University of Vermont in the headline game of Homecoming Weekend.
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STATE NEWS NY awarding $20M for land bank The New York Attorney General’s Office says it has awarded $20 million to help land banks restore abandoned properties. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is visiting Syracuse to discuss the program, which uses money from the 2012 national settlement with five major mortgage lenders over foreclosure practices. New York’s Legislature passed a bill in 2011 establishing land banks that could acquire vacant, abandoned or foreclosed properties and choose to rebuild, demolish or redesign them. Officials say there are about 1,800 vacant and neglected structures in Syracuse with 50 getting renovations by the Greater Syracuse Land Bank, which also received $3 million previously. Other land banks getting funds now are in the Buffalo, Rochester, Newburgh, Suffolk County, Chautauqua County, Broome County and Albany areas. NY court rejects bid to revive fracking ban case New York’s highest court has rejected an attempt by the oil and gas industry to revive its fight against local fracking bans. In a precedent-setting decision last June, the Court of Appeals ruled that communities have the right to use local land-use authority to prohibit oil and gas operations within their borders. On Thursday, the court denied a motion by the trustee for bankrupt Norse Energy to reargue its case against the town of Dryden. Norse Energy had argued that such local laws were preempted by a state law that delegates all authority to regulate oil and gas development to the state. New York has had a moratorium on shale gas development since 2008. Marisa Smith/Contributing Photographer
Retired state worker gets prison for child porn A 64-year-old Saratoga County man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing and distributing child pornography described by the judge as “unspeakable” and “horrific.” Stephen Konn of Clifton Park was found guilty of using a file-trading program to collect and disseminate child porn. More than 4,000 pictures and 800 videos were found on the former state tax department employee’s personal computer. Federal Judge Mae D’Agostino sentenced Konn on Wednesday in Albany. She described Konn as leading a double life, trading materials that were “horrific in nature.”
The Communications and Marketing office shoots a commercial on the Spine, near the Library Tower. The TV commercial was shot on Tuesday, Oct. 14, while students walked around the propped set.
Yonkers teen accused of robbing 2 banks A 17-year-old boy is accused of robbing two banks in suburban New York. Police accuse Jeremiah Johnson of robbing a Chase bank on Main Street in Yonkers on Friday and a Webster Bank on McLean Avenue on Tuesday. According to the Journal News, Johnson was arrested on Wednesday and charged with two counts of felony robbery. Police say he was one of two masked suspects who robbed the Webster Bank after displaying what looked like a handgun. Police say the duo fled with an undetermined amount of cash. Police are looking for his alleged accomplice. In the Chase bank heist, police say Johnson gave a teller a note before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of cash.
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NATIONAL NEWS Sources: Hunter Biden leaves Navy after drug test Hunter Biden, the youngest son of Vice President Joe Biden, has been kicked out of the military after testing positive for cocaine, two people familiar with the matter said Thursday. The Navy said that Biden, a former lobbyist who works at a private equity firm, was discharged in February — barely a year after he was selected for the part-time position as a public affairs officer in the Navy Reserve. In a statement released by his attorney, Biden said he respected the Navy’s decision and was moving forward with his family’s love and support. He did not give a reason for his discharge. The vice president’s office declined to comment. Hunter Biden’s attorney didn’t respond to inquiries about whether Biden had used cocaine.
Corrections A previous article incorrectly stated that Cayuga Hall opened in 1969. College-in-theWoods opened in 1972. stabilizing: kendy's kandy
Police Watch A lighter take on campus crime
Gridiron Gang SUNDAY, OCT. 12, 2:15 a.m. — A 19-year-old male came to officers on campus this week to report a jumping which occurred during the weekend at Venue in Downtown Binghamton, Reilly said. The victim said that he was playing flag football on campus earlier in the day and was trash talking the other team. Later in the night, the suspect was approached by the rival team at the bar and they allegedly cursed him out and one of them spat on him. The victim left to speak with friends and came back to talk with the opponents. He shook one of their hands and then another punched him in the head. The victim was then put in a headlock by the person whose hand he was shaking and was repeatedly punched. The victim had to be taken to Binghamton General Hospital. The case is still under investigation. Smooth Criminal WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15, 1:06 p.m. — Officers responded to Delaware Hall in Newing College for reports of vandalism, Reilly said. An 18-yearold female reported that her door and the area surrounding it were vandalized. The area reportedly had cream lotion spread all over it. The victim said that she had words with whom she believed to be the suspect. The case is still under investigation.
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Ladies’ Man TUESDAY, OCT. 14, 2:04 p.m. — Officers near Parking Lot H saw a female jump back from a car in the lot, said Investigator Patrick Reilly of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. The officers approached the unidentified female and asked if she was okay. The victim said that she wasn’t. The victim said that an unidentified male stopped and asked the victim for directions and then reportedly stared at her chest and said “wow.” The victim said that she was harassed by the same individual last year in Downtown Binghamton. The case is still under investigation. Bad ‘Call’ WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15, 1:42 a.m. — An officer on patrol on Bunn Hill Road reportedly saw a driver using a cell phone while operating his vehicle, Reilly said. The officer approached the vehicle and allegedly immediately smelled the odor of marijuana. The officer spoke with the 21-year-old male and asked about the smell. The suspect said that he did not have marijuana in his vehicle but that he did have paraphernalia, including a pipe and a grinder. The suspect handed the items over to the officer. The suspect was given a ticket for use of phone while operating a motor vehicle.
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Watson school founder dies at 81 Faculty to bring expertise to dorms JC continued from Page 1
FIR continued from Page 1 that best fits their personality and interests. Within the program, facultyin-residence will be expected to take an active role in the residential lives of students. They will do so by attending hall government meetings, participating in RA training over the summer and being readily available to advise students. “It’s beneficial for the students to have interactions with the faculty,� said Kendall Pipitone, a senior majoring in neuroscience. “It would help them understand students a little better and help them get a well-rounded view of what students are like.� According to Alvin Vos, Hinman College faculty master, five undisclosed faculty members have already agreed to participate in the program for next semester. They will receive a stipend of $750 to $3,000, depending on the length of their involvement, which can vary from one month to one semester. According to Kevin Wright, Mountainview College faculty master and a human development professor, faculty must do more to make living on campus worthwhile. He said that although students spend about 16 hours a week in class, they spend a majority of their time on extracurriculars such as clubs, sports and dorm life that professors are not involved in. “Students are getting cheated,� Wright said. “[Professors] better start doing
a lot more to provide [students] with an educational product that’s of value.� However, Benjamin Malecki, a senior majoring in computer science, said it is not a professor’s job to spend an extended period of time with students. “They’re here to teach us and do research, so they should concentrate on that,� Malecki said. Vos said that he hopes students will encourage their favorite faculty to apply. Each year, the Hinman Community hosts Whispers Night, where students anonymously name the people they would like to see in the community government. He said that he would like to see something similar with the Faculty-in-Residence program. “It’s like whispering in their ear, ‘You can do it, you can do it,’� Vos said. “I would love if students would whisper into their favorite faculty’s ear, ‘You should do it.’�
It's beneficial for the students to have interactions with the faculty
community leader because he planned for the long term as a board member of the Dr. G. Clifford and Florence B. Decker Foundation, the Binghamton University Foundation and as a BU faculty member. “It was people like James Carrigg who looked into the future and said that this geographical area would benefit by a school of engineering and applied sciences,� Srihari said. “He was very instrumental in being a leader and a strategic thinker in looking 30, 40, 50 years down the road and saying this is something the area needs.� Jackie McKenna, Carrigg’s granddaughter, said his dedication to community service came from his family background. His father died before he was born, and according to McKenna, Carrigg’s ability to rise up from poverty defined him for the rest of his life. “I think that he connected well with people and he was such a great leader because of his ability to relate to all the people that worked for him,� McKenna
said. “I think that says a lot about what he was able to do as an individual before his career, and then it says a lot about how he never let it get to his head or anything, he was always very grounded and able to relate to people.� McKenna said that though Carrigg led a busy life, he always found time for family. “He was definitely devoted to his work and giving back to the community,� McKenna said. “But he still always took time to be around with us and he was definitely a huge part of our lives.� Matt Carrigg, James’ grandson, said that above everything, his grandfather’s willingness to help the community stood out. “Coming from the beginnings he had was remarkable,� Matt said. “That’ll always be an example of what hard work can do. He was a great man, he was just generous, generous with his time, generous with his money, he cared about the greater Binghamton area.� According to McKenna, Carrigg’s work at the University has left its mark on the
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James Carrigg, founder of the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science and Binghamton resident, died Oct. 11 at the age of 81.
community. “His work at the University has really stood out to me,� McKenna said. “What he meant to the community and the entire
area — to lose him I think is very difficult for all of us.� Carrigg is survived by his children, Patty Mangan and John Carrigg, and their families.
— Kendall Pipitone BU Senior
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In modern fundraising, social media plays large role It's about creating content that's very shareable . . . people see this content and want to be a part of that — Ryan Yarosh BU spokesperson
ICE continued from Page 1 Lahey, executive director of the ALS Association’s upstate New York chapter, had been working to figure out how best to spread knowledge about ALS. Lahey said that during the summer, the sudden influx of money was overwhelming. “We were just thrilled with the awareness,” Lahey said. “We did not start receiving funds until the middle of August. The donations were coming in so quickly, we just couldn’t keep up.” Ryan Yarosh, Binghamton University’s director of media and public relations, said that the challenge was successful because it incorporated a social aspect and was not time-consuming.
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Panel members discuss the effects of the Ice Bucket Challenge viral fundraising campaign on Wednesday evening. The panel was composed of faculty and students and featured Kathy Lahey, executive director of the ALS Association’s upstate New York chapter.
“It’s about creating content that is very shareable,” Yarosh said. “Other people see this content and want to be part of that. It has a real domino effect.” Christie Zwahlen, assistant director of the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE), warned that the popularity of such campaigns did not mean participants were specifically interested in the cause they were donating to. “Campaigns like this are
excellent in raising awareness about these types of issues,” Zwahlen said. “But I think there is still work to be done in making sure that some of this other information enters the public discourse.” The popularity was the reason why Rachel Hans, a sophomore majoring in neuroscience, learned about the cause. Working at a camp all summer, Hans said she felt pressure to participate
in part because all of her fellow counselors were. “It was more of a social thing than a thing to raise awareness,” Hans said. “But, at the end of the day, we knew what ALS was. We still learned from it.” However, she said the motivation should not matter as much as the fundraising itself. “As long as it gets the job done,” Hans said. “It shouldn’t matter how it’s done, as long as
it’s done in the right way. However you decide to get engaged with it is your personal choice.” Of the more than $100 million going to the national ALS Association, about $47,000 of that is going specifically to the upstate N.Y. chapter. That money will be used for research and patient programs. “The people living with this disease really want that money to go into research,” Lahey said. “It’s
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Lockheed Martin engineers talk career options
Industry professionals visit campus, emphasize importance of a wide range of knowledge Michelle Kraidman Contributing Writer
Lockheed Martin representatives visited Binghamton University to help students design their future careers and learn how to apply their major. During Wednesday night’s “Tech Talk,” which was hosted by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), speakers centered their presentations on systems engineering, which is an interdisciplinary field that requires a general knowledge of all sectors of engineering. Systems engineers focus on designing and managing projects for their consumers, and oversee them through every stage of development. Mary Driver, the systems engineering manager at Lockheed Martin and BU alumna, explained that a systems engineer needs to have “depth and breadth.” She said it was important to have a deep understanding of the particular field of engineering that they studied while having a wide range of knowledge in many other fields of engineering. “It’s being able to look at the big picture, the breadth. I may be deep in one system, but I also have the breadth across the systems so that I can understand how they work together,” Driver said. According to Driver, the process of a systems engineer is based on responsibility to the customer. The system consists of following three steps. First is determining what the customer’s problem is and what they need fixed. Then finding a feasible solution and finally, testing the solution. “We use the process to ensure that we can solve the problems no matter how complex they are,”
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Stephen Felter, a fellow at Lockheed Martin, speaks about the work of systems engineers on Wednesday evening in UU209. The event, which was hosted by the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), featured representatives from Lockheed Martin who offered career advice to students.
Driver said. Stephen Felter, a tech fellow at Lockheed Martin and a former adjunct professor at BU, presented the modeling process of systems engineers, and how they communicate their designs to the customers. “You need to have some kind of formal notation to make sure that everyone’s communicating right,” Felter said. “In systems engineering, communication is one of the things
you’re trying to accomplish.” Felter explained that the way that systems engineers communicate is with modeling languages, an artificial form of communication that can be graphically or textually expressed information in a structure. The language is defined by rules that are used to interpret the different aspects of the structure. “It defines certain kinds of diagrams that system engineers use to communicate,” Felter said.
Brandon Mancini, the Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP) manager, ended the conference by showing videos of products that Lockheed Martin has developed, such as the Kaman K-MAX, which is an unmanned helicopter that can lift up to 6,000 pounds, as well as the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), which is an armored combat and scout vehicle built for the United States military.
BU advances in national competition Campus bikers make it to Fall Frenzy quarter-finals
Kia Zivari, the president of SWE and a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, said she organized the event to help connect the students to the firm. “It’s very important to expose the students of BU to what industry is doing, because that way we can understand and connect our studies to how they function, and the projects they’re working on,” Zivari said. “We held this to expose students to specifically what
Lockheed Martin is doing because they’re a big company.” Lillian Kravitz, the corporate and community chair of SWE and a sophomore majoring in industrial engineering, said that having Driver speak could inspire more women to become engineers. “Mary is a SWE professional, which means that she’s a professional that the girls can look up to,” Kravitz said. “It shows that we can all be like her one day.”
On road to success, first steps are taken
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Contributing Writer Even though the bikes are stationary, it didn’t stop Binghamton University from passing the competition. For the second year in a row, BU competed in the annual Fall Frenzy contest hosted by Interactive Fitness. In the competition, schools across the country go head-to-head to determine which can bike the most miles on Expresso stationary bikes. BU advanced from the Sweet Sixteen to the Elite Eight, beating Salem State University with 914 miles to their 498. BU will now be competing against SUNY Oswego, who rode 1,386 miles in the past round. BU made it to the finals in last year’s competition, losing to Louisiana State University. Jenna Moore, the program coordinator of Fitness and Wellness at BU’s Recreational Center, said she believes the University has a good chance at winning it all this year. “Last year was very exciting,” Moore said. “Every round builds momentum and gets the students more and more excited to be involved in it. We came really close, we put in good effort, so this year we’re really trying to take it all the way home and win.” According to Sadie Schwartz, a Campus Recreation employee and senior majoring in neuroscience, the top riders from BU receive gift bags of gym accessories and other prizes and it’s free to bring a friend to Fit Space during competition hours. Many participants said they
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Rossella Scarpa, a sophomore majoring in political science, Marisa Allen, a junior majoring in nursing, and Rachel Levy, a junior majoring in graphic design participate in Fall Frenzy. The nationwide contest, organized by Interactive Fitness, pits schools against each other to determine which can bike the furthest distance on stationary bikes.
chose to compete for personal fitness, fun and to support BU in the competition. “I feel this is a good way to get people motivated,” said Matthew Pereira, a senior majoring in biochemistry. “People are primarily motivated by competition so this is definitely a good way to get people interested in exercise and being healthy.” Matt Shapiro, a sophomore majoring in biology, was the first-place rider at BU this week with a total of 107 miles. The second-place biker logged 106 miles. Shapiro said while he was riding for a good workout, he also hoped to encourage others to help BU attain the winning title. “The competition looks tough so far, but I think the school as a
whole can get a lot more people in here,” Shapiro said. “There’s definitely not as many people as there could be, so even if you just come down for one mile it really adds up. Try and share it among your friends.” According to Moore, the Recreational Center ultimately chose to participate in the Fall Frenzy to make fitness fun and bring the campus together. “Both our staff and our patrons get really excited about working together for a common goal: to ride those miles, to get to the next round,” Moore said. “A little friendly competition against other schools always makes it exciting.” The Elite Eight round will take place from Oct. 21-22.
. . . we're trying really hard to take it all the way home — Jenna Moore Program coordinator of fitness and wellness at BU
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implementing the Road Map to Success has been deciding which ideas were the most pressing. “I don’t know if I would even consider this an obstacle, but there are definitely a lot of great ideas out there on campus and sometimes there’s not enough money to go around to fund everyone’s great ideas,” Delviscio said. “That’s where this steering committee comes into play: To be able to find out what ideas are worth funding and being able to put them forward based on the goals of the University.” Stenger said he began the Road Map to Success initiative to make BU a more progressive, modern school. “I used four words: one was excellence, one was balance, one was accountability and one was pride. Those are the four ingredients of a premier public university,” Stenger said. “Can we measure all those things? It’s really hard, but you know when you’ve got it and you know when it’s getting better.” Funding for the Road Map to Success began in the fall of 2013. Five teams made up of faculty, community members, staff and student interns chose 190 projects to implement from faculty and staff submissions. Vice presidents of the Road Map to Success then picked 46 finalists’ projects to fund and implement. Ganna Veresotska, an original intern for Road Map to Success, graduated last spring with her master’s in accounting. She said it was a challenging but
fun experience. “It was a pleasure working with such motivated and enthusiastic people with such diverse backgrounds,” Veresotska said. “With each day there was something new to learn and it kept me challenged.” According to Stenger, Road Map to Success is constantly being reorganized and reevaluated to find ways to enable success. “We update every week,” Stenger said. ”It’s catching on, but it’s like fire; you’ve got to keep putting wood on it to keep it going.”
...there are definitely a lot of great ideas out there on campus... — Greg Delviscio Associate VP for University communications and marketing
OPINION Friday, October 17, 2014
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Yeah, we think it’s weird that there have only been 13, too. We’re glad you’re back at BU. A few things have changed: If you can’t figure out where Dickinson is now, you’re not alone. The Chenango Room’s reputation has taken over Susquehanna’s. The Food Court is now the Marketplace. You’re clued in. Now, let’s get down to business. Many recent alumni come to reunite with undergrad friends and visit their old stomping grounds, but Homecoming is also a time to network with potential employees or coworkers in informal and formal settings. The University organizes a long list of networking and mentoring events in the form of meet and greets and advice panels. If you’re a current student, go take advantage of these events. If you’re an alumna or alumnus, we have a few requests. As a graduate, you’re in a unique position to change our national standing. By mentoring BU grads and opening the door to career paths, alumni can help expand the visibility and name recognition of Binghamton
University, increasing the value of your own degrees. Want U.S. News & World Report to take us seriously? BU’s tiny PR department can only do so much. The better off we are, the better off you are. As the prestige of the school improves, the prestige of your resume will improve. You have the ability to make us all look good. There are several ways you can do this: One, donate money to the University. College rankings are partly determined by endowment levels and, like many other state schools, our endowment is low. A mere 7 percent of Binghamton alumni donate annually. But we understand if you don’t have the cash. Neither do we. Two, consider us in your hunt for highquality employees. You of all people understand the value of a Binghamton education and want to see fellow Bearcats succeed professionally. We all know that Binghamton University isn’t a household name, but its quality is better than that of most of the schools that are — we should
have the alumni network to go with it. Homecoming is the perfect opportunity to start building these connections. Beyond formal networking events, socializing in relaxed settings like a tailgate is another great way to scout out talented students. Sometimes even a light-hearted conversation is all a student needs to begin exploring potential avenues of employment. As you may know, making the transition from university life into the working world is a daunting prospect. Interacting with a role model from the same academic background is a rare experience, though Binghamton’s alumni network is steadily growing. We like to think our outstanding academic performance is enough to put BU on the national radar, but improving the perceived value of a Binghamton education requires alumni support. While you’re basking in nostalgia this weekend, offer advice to your fellow Bearcats. After all, once upon a time you were in the same position. Lending a paw could make all the difference.
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Fear of electoral reprisal is no reason to neglect constitutional duty Columnist
The United States-led coalition’s fight with ISIS militants has dominated American news media in recent weeks. Congressmen and senators alike continually warn us about the dangers of ISIS, yet the bombing campaign occurred without a congressional debate or authorization. How can something so important not receive congressional approval? The answer, in short, is politics. Republicans attacked President Obama’s decision to act independently of Congress almost immediately after he outlined his strategy against ISIS in an address to the nation on Sept. 10. Sen. Rand Paul said that Obama was “arrogant” to act without consulting Congress while Sen. Lindsey Graham argued for U.S. boots on the ground.
While many prominent Republicans vocally expressed their displeasure with Obama’s decisions, they have yet to debate the bombing campaign within the chambers of Congress. Worse still, their failure to debate is not a product of the usual dysfunction in Congress; it is by design. John Boehner initially argued that he did not want to raise a debate in the House of Representatives during the postmidterm election “lame duck” session of Congress because he believed that lawmakers who may not return should not make such a momentous decision. However, Rep. Jack Kingston offered a more cynical yet plausible justification for Congress’ refusal to debate the antiISIS campaign. Kingston stated that the decision to avoid debate was a conscious political decision made by both parties to protect themselves before the midterm elections. He went on to say that while some Democrats are skeptical of how a war vote would play with their constituents, Republicans are in a politically
advantageous situation if they avoid a vote altogether. And he’s right. By refusing to debate or vote, members of Congress will be able to avoid a divisive war vote right before an election. In addition, waiting until next year allows the Republicans to avoid the embarrassment of publicly agreeing with Obama. Better yet, Republicans get to criticize the president no matter how the conflict goes, a luxury
Worse still, their failure to debate is not a product of the usual dysfunction in Congress; it is by design
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that will likely provide the opportunity for many pre-election sound bytes. After facing scrutiny about this decision, Boehner revised his stance on Sept. 28, saying that he would call Congress back from recess if Obama puts forward a resolution on the anti-ISIS campaign. But this offer is no better than his previous one. If members of Congress are voicing their opposition to Obama’s decisions, they should exercise their constitutional rights and create a plan of their own. No matter what Congress’ intentions are for avoiding an authorizing vote for our military engagements against ISIS, the fact is that they are not doing their jobs. Congress alone has the authority to declare war. Therefore, members of Congress should do their duty and return from their campaigns to hold a vote, regardless of the potential electoral consequences. — David Forrest is a senior majoring in Political Science
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Local foods vital in fight for sustainability Access on campus is increasing, but there is room for progress Dorothy Farrell Environmental Columnist
There’s been a lot of hub bub on campus about local foods. By this point, you may be wondering what exactly that means and why you should care. “Local” has no strict definition. It could mean anything grown within a 150- to 500-mile radius. Some may even stretch the definition far enough to consider anything grown in the United States as local. To be effective in our pursuit of local foods, students and faculty need to first agree upon a concrete definition. As a SUNY campus, we should favor foods grown within the state because that contributes to a robust regional economy. Apples, as a prime example, should be sourced from New York orchards. These past few years, the availability of local foods has improved and things are only getting better. This semester, Binghamton’s Food Co-op became a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) drop-off site for Early Morning Farm. This enables members to pick half a bushel of organic vegetables each week. Their source is
guaranteed from the farm in the Finger Lakes, just 68 miles from campus. This means that the partnership directly funds state farmers and delivers fresher, higher quality foods to students. Binghamton Acres Farm is another major success for the University. Located in the Nature Preserve and fewer than two miles from the dining halls, Acres is definitively a local food source. Though it offers less than two acres of productive land use, it is rich in knowledge. Students are introduced to the enterprise and logistics of sustainable food production. Next Thursday, Oct. 23, Acres and local farms will be the sole providers of food at the Harvest Festival dinner in the College-in-the-Woods dining hall. The improvement in ingredients makes a considerable difference in taste. Sodexo has also incorporated student input to meet demands for local foods. Sodexo had begun working with the Real Food Challenge (RFC), a national movement targeting America’s largest food providers. The RFC crunches numbers on the provider’s sources of food, additionally accounting for each food’s locality and quality, as well as fair trade and workers’ benefits. After computing a score on how “real” the institution’s food is, the RFC uses the baseline for goals towards improvement. Student involvement has catalyzed this progress.
Local food is an essential piece in building a progressive society. It improves the health of individuals and our political system. When we support local food, we build a network of regional independence. This alleviates our dependency on corporate providers that have degraded too many American communities. When we strengthen the bonds between farms and schools, we build cultures that connect people. Local foods also have a lower environmental impact. The most obvious reason is the decreased distance between farm and table. Most of the produce that ends up in our dining halls or grocery stores has actually traveled hundreds, even thousands, of miles. In an age of climate change, this is atrocious. Foods grown locally are often produced on a smaller scale and therefore may use fewer pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Of course, local food is not an ultimatum. It is always important to read between the lines of “sustainability.” If we are eaters, we possess the energy to be thinkers, too. Truly sustainable food takes a bit of detective work. Appropriately, the discovery of sustainability’s ins and outs is largely driven by students. We are, after all, the inheritors of a great planet. — Dorothy Farrell is a senior majoring in Environmental Studies
A vote for Starzak is a vote for reform
Democratic win in NY-52 will shift State Senate in positive direction Tyler Sparks Contributing Columnist
Voters in New York’s 52nd State Senate District have the unique opportunity to alter state government policy on Nov. 4. While elections at the federal level aren’t likely to break the bipartisan gridlock in Washington, the fight for control of the New York State Senate will largely determine the political direction of the state in the coming years. The New York State Assembly is controlled by a large majority of Democrats, but the Senate is run by a coalition of Republicans and a group of breakaway downstate Democrats who have formed a separate conference called the Independent Democratic Conference (IDC). Gov. Cuomo has worked closely with the Republican-IDC coalition to impose fiscal austerity during an unsteady economic recovery. The conservative leadership has also blocked progressive legislation from passing through the legislature. Bills like the DREAM
Her platform focuses on infrastructure improvements and renewable energy
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Act, Equal Pay for Equal Work, GENDA (Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act), paid sick leave and tuition-free SUNY and CUNY have been prevented from becoming law and state funding for public education has been continually cut. However, over the summer the IDC announced plans to rejoin the Democrats following the upcoming elections, creating potential for the Democrats to take control of the Senate. In order to do so, Democrats must win closely contested races outside of the New York City area. The 52nd State Senate District, which includes Binghamton, is the site of one of these significant races. Sen. Tom Libous (R) has safely held the seat since 1988. Libous boasts a staunchly conservative voting record on both social and economic issues. Furthermore, after having benefited from the current election system for so many years, it is unlikely that Sen. Libous will be open to essential changes in campaign finance laws and independent redistricting. What makes 2014 different in terms of Sen. Libous’ prospects for re-election is that he is currently under investigation by the federal government for corruption charges. Sen. Libous allegedly used his position as a state senator to get his son a job with a prestigious law firm and then lied to the FBI when under investigation for that activity. Corruption and ethics reform are important issues among a majority of New York voters and these charges will likely hurt Sen. Libous at the polls in November. The scandal prompted Rep. Denver Jones to primary Sen. Libous for the Republican nomination. Although Sen. Libous ultimately defeated Jones, Jones’ ability to collect enough petitions to enter the primary
suggests at least some degree of dissatisfaction among voters. Now, Sen. Libous faces a general election challenge from Democrat Anndrea Starzak. Starzak worked for over 20 years as a teacher in Vestal and Owego and also served for three terms as the Town of Vestal supervisor. Her platform focuses on infrastructure improvements, renewable energy development, campaign finance reform and support for public education. While the Republican-led Senate consistently cuts funding for education and instead uses public money to support private charter schools, upstate Democrats led an effort during the 2014-15 budget negotiations to fight for more state aid for public schools. Starzak hopes to join this important struggle by fighting privatization efforts and by securing more funding for educational institutions of all levels. As a former Binghamton University graduate student, Starzak recognizes the importance of advocating for a budget and policies that reduce the costs of public education for students. If Starzak is elected to the Senate along with a Democratic majority, important legislation will be passed to hold public officials like Sen. Libous more accountable to the public for their actions. Credible accountability will significantly increase the amount of power average citizens have over the political system. But Starzak’s election — and the progressive movement of New York state — will require the support of citizens and students who share her vision. — Tyler Sparks is a senior majoring in English
Fame does not qualify teens as role models Time's list of influential teens gives celebrities undeserved credit Giovanna Bernardo Columnist
While surfing the Internet on Tuesday, I came across Time’s list of “The 25 Most Influential Teens of 2014.” Still being a teenager, I take a vested interest in those who the media claims to be the most influential leaders in my peer group. I expected to be impressed by the achievements of successful young men and women — individuals who make me hopeful for our generation’s future. Instead, Time chose to elevate shallow celebrities chasing five minutes of fame to the level of young people making an actual difference in this world. In some ways, the article gave credit to those who truly deserved it. The list included many names, some I’d never heard before, and after reading about these role models, I gained a tremendous amount of respect and admiration for them. This list included 15-year-old Erik Finman who invented Botangle.com, a video chat tutoring service for teens who, according to the article, “wanted more than limited education opportunities.” I was also impressed by 13-yearold Mo’ne Davis, a female African-American
athlete who appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated “after pitching a shutout game in the Little League World Series.” Most notably, however, was 17-year-old Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai, who, after being shot in the head by a Taliban gunman just two years ago, became the youngest recipient ever of the Nobel Peace Prize. Since then, Yousafzai “has used her organization, the Malala Fund, as a platform to promote girls’ education, help Syrian refugee children and demand the return of the Nigerian girls kidnapped by Boko Haram, among other things.” It is these types of young people that make me feel as though our generation really is making a positive impact, instead of depicting us as focusing all of our energies on competitions for the best tweet, #selfies, or the highest number of Facebook friends. My hope was crushed as I read on. Alongside this seemingly reputable and exclusive group, Time recognized the exact types of people who are bad representatives of teenagers. Some particularly cringe-worthy honorees were 15-minutes-of-famers like Becky G. (the “artist” responsible for the summer’s most asinine song, “Shower”), the always-awkward Lorde and the cherry on top, Kendall and Kylie Jenner. Why is it acceptable to compare young
business prodigies, amazingly talented athletes, social activists, or Nobel Peace Prize winners to Vine celebrities like Nash Grier (seriously though, who is he?), the irrelevant Jaden Smith, or the youngest Kardashian sisters? How can Time put these fleeting media sensations on the same pedestal as lifetime achievement award winners? It’s shocking and disheartening to witness such a reputable magazine describe such opposite groups as equally important to teens. The article’s online intro describes the list as documenting teens proficient in “socialmedia followings, cultural accolades, business acumen and more.” Teenage “celebrities” with millions of Twitter followers are not as impressive as business owners with millions of dollars. Nobel Peace Prize winners should not be considered in the same league as some of the other lesserknown names on this list. My advice for next year’s list: make two. One can include globally-influential teens and the other can include those who are famous for their older sister’s sex tape. The line must be drawn somewhere. To do anything less is an insult to the intelligence of teens everywhere. — Giovanna Bernardo is an undeclared sophomore
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Public response to Ebola is dangerous Exaggerated risk may have negative consequences Derek Stampone Contributing Columnist
In the world of instant Internet access and symptom checkers on WebMD, every person fancies themselves a doctor. Paranoid selfdiagnosis is rampant. With the deadly Ebola virus spreading in West Africa, Americans are even more on edge. The real danger, however, is the public response and policy employed to address this serious healthcare issue. A Pew Research Center national survey, conducted Oct. 2-5 among 1,007 adults, finds that 32 percent are “very” or “somewhat” worried that “you or someone else in your family will be exposed to the Ebola virus.” Most health officials agree this concern in the United States is a gross exaggeration of the actual risk and might lead to unintended consequences. There have been other pieces written and advice offered that we can’t be too careful about Ebola. As we have seen with previous outbreak scares like H1N1 and the Bird Flu, this additional caution will translate to more unnecessary emergency room visits. These visits will squander the valuable and limited resources of our hospitals. This is a two-pronged problem. First, these emergency room visitors will take up time and space that should be used to treat others such as heart attack victims or ill children. Second, they will divert the attention away from focusing on those who are at risk to contract Ebola. Every action has a cost and a risk and visiting the emergency room is not immune. Sitting in a waiting room filled with sick people as flu season draws near will get people sick.
It is our duty to separate out the facts from the hyperbole
Yes, Ebola has no approved vaccine or anti-viral, but basic intervention care at a hospital can significantly improve the odds of survival. Yes, the mortality rate for a single outbreak can be as high as 90 percent, but the basic reproduction number is far lower than other, more well-known infectious diseases. Yes, Ebola is prevalent in the third world countries, in part due to ill-equipped or nonexistent healthcare systems. It is our duty to separate out the facts from the hyperbole and make wise decisions based on the expertise of our medical system. Ebola spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids of an infectious patient. While the initial symptoms are general, like fever and vomiting, the patient can develop bleeding from the eyes or a major rash. Given the high profile in the U.S. and the quick response by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a large epidemic outside of West Africa is unlikely. Those most at risk will be our healthcare workers. Nearly all Ebola cases concerning Westerners have been contracted by healthcare workers. The protocols for preventing infection are comprehensive, but difficult to follow perfectly. Ebola is a serious disease that kills. Since the virus was first identified in 1976 through 2013, the World Health Organization has confirmed 2,387 cases of Ebola. There have been 8,400 cases of Ebola in the 2014 West Africa Ebola outbreak; only two have been in the U.S. Remember that people are dying daily from Ebola and thousands of healthcare professionals are working diligently domestically and abroad to combat the spread of this illness. Now is a good time to critically assess the continual congressional cuts to medical research. The National Institutes of Health director Dr. Francis Collins said there might have been a vaccine for Ebola if not for the 10-year slide in research support. The negative effects of Ebola will leave a lasting impression on West Africa. Countless people will die and many will lose parents, children and loved ones. The economic impact will be profound as unprepared governments attempt to combat the epidemic. The U.S. has a duty to act and assist West African nations. A panic at home will do no good. — Derek Stampone is Physics PhD candiate
Letter to the Editor To the editor: I am taking this opportunity to critique an article published in last Friday’s Pipe Dream, “Trans man talks gender fluidity,” written about a visit author Nick Krieger paid to the university. There were a number of problems with the article, and I am sure it would take someone more qualified on the subject to properly edit it. I will mention the three problems that stood out to me. First, the article was mentioned on the top left of the cover page: there was a picture of Mr. Krieger and the words “Sexual Fluidity: Transexual author Nick Krieger…” The word transsexual is an outdated, controversial term that offends some people. More importantly, Mr. Krieger’s talk had almost nothing to do with sexuality and everything to do with gender. The difference between sexuality (gay, straight, pansexual, etc.) and gender identity (transgender, agender, cisgender, etc.) is enormous, yet many people confuse them. I attended Mr. Krieger’s talk, and he himself explained the difference between the two. The second error appears early in the article itself: “Krieger… was born a woman named Nina.” The sentence
should read, “Krieger was designated female at birth.” Every trans person’s experience is different, and since I have not read Mr. Krieger’s book, I do not know whether he considers himself to have been born a woman. But I do know that many trans people consider themselves to have been their claimed gender since birth, and that to assume otherwise is wrong. Finally, “…anatomically, [Nick] is a woman…” Mr. Krieger explained his gender as a kind of gray area on the spectrum, and I believe I am correct in assuming he does not define himself as a woman. Therefore, his anatomy is not that of a woman. Men can have vaginas and women can have penises; genitals have nothing to do with gender. Again, I have not read Nick’s book and for all I know he may refer to himself as “anatomically a woman,” however I suspect the writer of this article was not conscious of Mr. Krieger’s personal feelings about his body, but was instead writing from a place of ignorance. Next time, please find someone informed on trans issues to write an article on such a sensitive subject. — Isaac Ballan is undeclared sophomore
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Underground scene rises above Tycho McManus/Assistant Photo Editor
36 Seminary Street offers a much needed musical haven in Downtown Binghamton Kenneth Herman | Staff Writer Live music is harder to come by in a climate almost exclusively made up of electronic music and DJs. For students hungry for live alternative rock, there is a place to call home: Downtown Binghamton’s Seminary Shows. This series of live house shows host local and touring bands alike, and is a venue that should not be looked over. “The Seminary Shows started at 52 Seminary last year,” said Jeff O’Neill, a 2014 Binghamton graduate and the head honcho of Seminary Shows. With a couple of friends and bandmates, the Seminary Shows started out of dissatisfaction for Binghamton’s music scene. “We were just sick of the lack of venues and places to play. For a school that had Nirvana play back in the ’90s, I expect a lot more than I see as far as a music scene goes currently.” By word of mouth, Seminary Shows
grew in popularity as more and more students attended their house shows. With a steadfast approach to DIY and a network of like-minded musicians, Seminary Shows has developed from a haven for local bands into a regular touring spot for more established acts. Now at a new location (36 Seminary Ave.), O’Neill and his friends have hosted bands from all over the country and even Belgium and Singapore. Touring bands often struggle financially and house shows like Seminary Shows give them a place to perform, sleep and get support through donations. Although Seminary Shows seems to cater to rock and alternative, all types of music are welcome. “It’s indie, it’s punk, it’s rock, it’s jam-band, emo – anything really,” said Julia Fraietta, a senior majoring in English. “People will come and see these shows regardless since people like to see live music.”
A variety of genres, styles and types of bands is important to Seminary Shows’ prerogatives. “We have done all sorts of shows, from folk to shoegaze to metal,” O’Neill said. “We want Seminary Shows to be treated as a safe art space, where musicians are free to play shows of whatever style to new audiences who are receptive to the amount of work that can go in to their music.” For O’Neill, Seminary Shows is about fostering a community for musicians that seems absent in Binghamton’s music scene. “I feel it is necessary to give bands a place to play, to help them follow their dreams and share their work.” Local musicians share O’Neill’s sentiment. “I feel like Seminary is sort of the hub of the Binghamton underground scene,” explained Ben Brandwein, an undeclared sophomore. “There is a genuine feel to Seminary Shows where it’s raw and you see a lot of
diversity. Some bands can seem younger and more casual but the acts that play here feel more solidified.” Although O’Neill is moving to Brooklyn, he hopes Seminary Shows will continue without him. “I have to let it walk on its own and hope I made a small impact in people’s minds about live music, hopefully enough that they care to keep it going” he said. “I hope to inspire people to get involved in their music scene in any way they can: book shows, start a band, write up a music review in a zine, lend your records to your friends, join a music forum, do something. I firmly believe the concept of the venue show is dying out and DIY house shows such as mine are the current state of live music.” Seminary Shows unites musicians, locals and fans of live music under one roof. The series is less about concerts and more about bringing music fans together. “The people are so amazing
and connected,” Fraietta said. “I love coming here because everyone works so hard to put on and promote these shows and just love what they do.” For Seminary Shows, punk’s not dead.
For a school that had Nirvana play back in the ’90s, I expect a lot more than I see as far as a music scene goes currently. — Jeff O'Neill Head of 'Seminary Shows'
Amazon's new television show is prime "Transparent" provides mainstream media with a necessary, yet overlooked voice Rich Kersting | Release Amazon’s new original series, “Transparent,” follows the lives of a Los Angeles family in the wake of a revelation that their father is transgender. Jeffrey Tambor (Arrested Development, The Larry Sanders Show) is an actor known for playing the unconventional patriarch. In “Transparent,” he takes the role one step further, starring as Morton/ Maura Pfefferman, a 68-year-old man who finally confronts the challenges of coming out to friends, family and
the world, as a transgender woman. The show was created by Jill Soloway, whose own father had come out transgender late in life, and follows both the hardships of Maura and those of her cisgender family as they try to come to terms with the change. There’s plenty of reasons to love Amazon’s original series “Transparent,” free to watch for Amazon Prime subscribers. It’s an edgy and refreshed tale of the human experience, told from the perspective of those marginalized by sex and gender. Over the last few decades,
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TV has become increasingly more open regarding the portrayal of LGB communities with shows like “Queer as Folk,” “The L Word,” and most recently, “Looking.” However, it wasn’t until “Transparent” that shows finally put the “T” in LGBT. While delivering a story with the utmost severity, there are many laughs to be had throughout the several story lines. At most points, the laughs are entirely warranted, but at other points, they really make you think about what’s so funny about one woman’s struggle to finally be who she’s felt she’s been on the inside for over 68 years. It’s not just a story that should be told, it’s a story that needs to be told, and Amazon deserves some kudos for pioneering farther than any network TV with which it’s competing. Following the premise that every family has its secrets, Maura isn’t the only one in the Pfefferman’s family closet. Maura may have been the first to come clean, but thanks to her courage, her family also begins to confront some of their own personal baggage. Sarah (Amy Landecker), the oldest and most accepting of her father’s new identity, decides to come out in her own life, leaving a privileged lifestyle and an unhappy marriage to further explore
her sexuality with her old fling from college, Tammy. Josh (Jay Duplass) is the only son who, obviously affected by his childhood affair with his older babysitter, is finally coming to terms with his desire to fall in love and have a family. Ali (Gaby Hoffmann), the youngest and by far the strangest, is a genius in her own right yet incapable of accomplishing anything; she struggles to find purpose. In the end, the covers are pulled from the mirrors and each character is given their introspective moments to discover who they’ve been trying to hide for their whole lives. Maura even manages to reconnect with her ex-wife, Shelly (Judith White), and it’s beautiful to see how their friendship re-evolves and strengthens the family ties. While the show feels scripted at some points (for example the fast friendship formed between Sarah and the husband she left), these points quickly fade into the shadow of the more important messages of the show. One such message comes surprisingly in a flashback to when Maura sneaks off to a camp for crossdressers for a weekend. Amidst all the fun and liberation Maura feels being surrounded by “her people,” she’s confronted by a few people
who make it clear that the camp is a place for men who happen to like wearing dresses. Her friend ends up announcing, “Transvestites are not transsexuals; they should be in a different place.” While she looked the part, Maura is neither a transvestite nor a transsexual and visiting the camp was not an excuse for Maura to wear a dress, but to announce herself as a transgender woman. Even among groups on the fringes of social acceptance, there is discrimination and Maura learns firsthand about the different ways that people identify. Two men wearing dresses could have much less in common than one might think. We’re all different and there’s something to that which is inescapably human. “Transparent” demonstrates the similarities we share through our diversity and how, through a little introspection, we can all find acceptance for others. Humanity in its purest form, stripped of all of its sociocultural contexts, reveals an absolute truth: People are just trying to get by in life and that can be a beautiful thing. That’s what “Transparent” is all about: Finding the humanity in us all to accept those who go against the perceived norm.
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MARVEL AT TV'S BEST HEROES Post cinema success, every big time network wants a piece of filming the action Rich Kersting | Release Holy network executives, Batman, superheroes are back on TV! In light of the wildly successful box office runs of Marvel’s “The Avengers” and accompanying movies, as well as DC’s “Dark Knight” trilogy, the networks have once again awoken the superheroes imagined by DC and Marvel, bringing them back to the small screen. While it may not be the first time some of these heroes have made television, their contemporary iterations are a part of an effort to produce corresponding superhero fiction in a market that just can’t seem to get enough of it. In the current lineup,
Netflix recently signed on for four Marvel TV series, the first of which involves reinventing “Daredevil”
Marvel’s “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” airs on ABC Tuesday nights at 9:00 p.m., DC’s “The Flash” and “Arrow” airs on the CW Tuesday and Wednesday nights, respectively, at 8:00 p.m., and DC’s “Gotham” airs of Fox Friday nights at 9:00 p.m. A look at the air times reveals that even the most intense fans won’t have to compromise one show for another. At this point, the shows don’t seem to be in direct competition with each other. This can be explained by the fact that each show tells a different story and demonstrates how loose the designation “superhero fiction” can actually be. Spinning off from the popular Avengers movie, “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” follows the work of Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) of S.H.I.E.L.D., a type of homeland security spy force that exists to function in a world exposed to the superhero phenomenon, fighting terrorists who are as “super” as their hero counterparts. The show sets itself apart from the typical superhero fiction, as it omits inclusion of any actual superheroes. The story is more concerned with the resistance of mortal humans against the supernatural forces that elude them. Fox premiered its new show “Gotham” last month, which features a young Detective Gordon (Ben McKenzie) as he exists in a pre-Batman Gotham City. His enemies aren’t the super villains of the Batman era, though the origins of many of Batman’s greatest nemeses are to be revealed in this series. Instead, Gordon fights corruption within his own ranks and works for justice
in a city run by the Falcone crime family. The first episode takes place on the night Bruce Wayne witnesses the murder of his parents, thus beginning the secondary element of describing his development from a scared young boy to Gotham’s most vengeful protector. The show shares a similar idea to the CWs’ “Smallville,” which followed the origins of Superman. “Arrow” was the trailblazer show of the contemporary superhero TV trend and it tested the network’s ability to produce superhero fiction that’s both exciting and serious. “Arrow” follows the story of Oliver Queen (Stephen Amell), yet another billionaire playboy turned vigilante. Queen goes out under the cover of night and uses his specialized skills in archery to stop the criminals responsible for “failing” Starling City. The constant cliffhangers and slowly unfolding plot made the first season of Arrow a serious bingefest, with an apocalyptic ending that left viewers shocked. It’s a brilliant testament to the fallibility of heroes, showing that every creed has its flaws. While spurious corny dialogue can’t be helped, especially on the CW, it never detracted from the story, but rather served as a reminder that it was still a superhero show. After the success of “Arrow,” the CW spun off “The Flash,” which premiered in early October. What makes “The Flash” so unique from the other shows currently available is the fact that it’s the only one of the four shows mentioned to depict an actual superhuman. Barry Allen (Grant Gustin), “The Flash,” discovers that
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he has the ability to move at superhuman speeds and he uses these powers to protect the citizens of Central City from meta-human tyranny. A crime scene investigator by day, Allen investigates cold cases dealing with the paranormal in order to solve the mystery of his mother’s murder. TV is becoming increasingly more saturated with superhero content, so logically this would direct more content online. In
an unprecedented deal, Netflix recently signed on for four Marvel TV series, the first of which involves reinventing “Daredevil” (the show will not have Ben Affleck reprise his 2003 role). The other three shows will chronicle lesserknown heroes Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist. Furthermore, Netflix has also signed for a Marvel miniseries called “The Defenders” which is a smaller scale equivalent to
the “The Avengers.” With four shows currently airing and at least four more full shows in the works, the superhero genre is in danger of overexposing itself, especially considering all the movies that are being released. It really makes you wonder about the actual demand for all of this superhero content and if the demand will last as long as the contracts.
So that's what the kids are calling it From 'deadass' to 'bae' here is Release's bomb guide to copping today's newest slang
Are you tired of hearing all the cool kids using slang that you just don’t understand? Ain’t nobody got time to keep up with the ever-varying jargon exchanged among youths in dorm rooms, school hallways and drivein movie theaters (those are still cool, right?). Here’s a short guide to what the kids are saying these days, to help balance out those Binghamton book-smart brains with some tips for the streets.
Bomb –
Woof –
Hotboy –
1. noun: Someone or something that is impressive, enjoyable and/ or cool.
a negative reaction to an undesirable situation.
secrecy.
“That hilarious Pipe Dream article was the bomb!”
2. adjective: Of good quality.
exclamation: Used to express “Man, being a dog is so rough. Woof.”
Deadass –
verb: To acquire.
adjective: To express seriousness or truth in a statement or situation.
Mob –
Tight –
Cop –
verb: To gather with a group of people.
“Yo, I’m about to go mob with a bunch of my friends Downtown. Want to cop some food with us at Thai Time? It’s pretty bomb.”
Throwing shade –
verb: To publicly embarrass, to address someone’s flaws in a derogatory and aggressive manner.
“I’m never talking to Cassandra again, she threw some serious shade at me in front of Timmy, now he thinks I’m a communist.”
adjective: A way to express “Totally hotboy, but I think Moe’s queso looks like melted glue.”
Nim –
1. adjective: An acronym for “not in the mood.” “I parked in the way back of M Lot and I am so nim for the walk to my car.”
adjective:
2. noun: A character in the 2008 film, Nim’s Island. Famously portrayed by Abigail Breslin.
“Mike just got the iPhone 6, it’s so tight.”
Tomopteris –
1. Stylish, of a high and impressive quality.
2. Angry or heated due to a particular situation. “Deadass, I’m still really tight about the way that ‘Lost’ ended. J.J. Abrams just gets to me, ya know?”
Bae –
noun: A genus of transparent marine annelids which swim actively at the surface of the sea. They have deeply divided or forked finlike organs called parapodia. This genus is the type of the order or suborder Gymnocopa.
noun: An acronym for
“before anyone else.” A term of endearment usually used to describe a close friend or a significant other. “I get so sad when bae leaves. I just stuff my face with Sodexo and pretend that life has purpose.”
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We’re not sure when you’ll need that last one. But it’s way better to be safe than to be sorry. Next time you get the chance, drop one of these hot new phrases; they’ll make you feel younger than a facelift!
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Welcome to the fifth week of Pipe Dream NFL Picks! Every week, Pipe Dream sports editors and one guest will attempt to correctly predict the outcome of four upcoming games of their choice, selecting one prediction as a LOCK. Getting the LOCK correct earns you three points, while getting it wrong costs you one. The other three games are worth one point each, and there are no penalties for wrong guesses on these. Ties give you a half-point. After week four, Jeff maintains a wide lead with 18. E.Jay lurks behind in second with 9 while the guest creeps closer with six. Ash consistently guards the rear with one. If you would like to submit picks, email sports@bupipedream.com
ASHLEY PURDY'S PICKS SPORTS EDITOR
SCORING SYSTEM LOCK GAME: Cleveland (-5.5) over JACKSONVILLE Hoyer-mania is in full swing and for good reason. But obviously since I chose it, that’s about to tank.
LOCK: DALLAS (-6.5) over NY Giants I’m not going to jinx my team, so instead I’ll just mention how much I abhor the Giants. Now watch them win.
Favorite NFL Team: Dallas Cowboys
E.JAY ZARETT'S PICKS ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Carolina (+7) over Green Bay This game will be a toss up. No way the score is decided by more than seven. The Panthers will cover.
LOCK: Seattle (-7) over ST. LOUIS Seattle is coming off a loss and looking to prove its new doubters wrong. Austin Davis may have proved to be an average quarterback, but he will be overwhelmed by the Seahawks defense. Seattle in a landslide.
Favorite NFL Team: New York Jets
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NY Giants (+6.5) over DALLAS The only thing that would make me happier than another LOCK loss by Purdy, would be to tally another win off of it.
LOCK: BALTIMORE (-7) over Atlanta Don’t look now, but Baltimore has beaten its NFC South opponents by an average of 30 points – all while riding a 5-1 run. Atlanta’s no Tampa, but the Ravens should cover this one easy.
Favorite NFL Team: New Orleans Saints
NICK VEGA'S PICKS NEWS EDITOR - GUEST
Seattle (-7) over ST. LOUIS The voices tell me that Seattle will win 31-20. I always listen to the voices.
LOCK: Giants (+6.5) over DALLAS
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New Orleans (+3) over DETROIT Graham’s broken, Saints are broken. I want to pick the Lions. So I’ll pick the Saints.
TIE +.5 POINTS
Miami (+3) over CHICAGO Miami’s defense was pretty unrelenting last week and Cutler’s been bad. (A real pick.)
SEASON RECORD 5-11, 1 POINT CHICAGO (-3) over Miami The Bears and their potent offense will trounce the Dolphins at home.
Arizona (-3.5) over OAKLAND Derek Carr may have had an outstanding game last week (costing Purdy her lock) but that won’t continue.
SEASON RECORD 7-9, 9 POINTS Cincinnati (+3) over INDIANAPOLIS The Bengals love to be the best team in the league when no one’s watching, so I’ll make sure to have the TV off for this one.
Arizona (-3.5) over OAKLAND Would you believe me if I said I had the Cards “going to the ‘ship” this year?
SEASON RECORD 10-6, 18 POINTS New Orleans (+3) over DETROIT Brees will breeze through Detroit’s defense. Unless he doesn’t. But I think he will.
WASHINGTON (-5.5) over Tennessee It doesn’t make me a bad person for calling this, does it?
There’s a reason Ebola has hit Texas and not New York. The G-Men are taking this one, easy. Favorite NFL Team: New York Giants
SEASON RECORD 7-9, 6 POINTS
Binghamton carries hot streak into Homecoming Winning four of their last six, the Bearcats host UMBC for a weekend game to continue AE slate E.Jay Zarett
Assistant Sports Editor The Binghamton volleyball team is set to continue its six-game homestand this weekend, taking on UMBC for its homecoming
match at 1 p.m. on Sunday. The Bearcats (5-15, 3-2 America East) played 19 consecutive matches on the road before returning to the West Gym last Friday. “It is nice to be home,” BU head coach Glenn Kiriyama said. “We know that these games are
important … We are gearing up, taking one game at a time here.” Binghamton heads into its contest with UMBC (8-9, 2-2 AE) on a hot streak. After dropping 14 of their first 15 matches, which included a 0-7 start, the Bearcats have rebounded, winning four
of their last six. BU has seen an improved level of play in all aspects of the game. “I think this team has worked hard and they have improved tremendously since the start of the season,” Kiriyama said. “I have seen the ball handling
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Sophomore middle hitter Bianca Anderson racked up 11 kills in the Bearcats’ last contest.
improve quite a bit, especially on serve-receive. I think our middle blockers have improved quite a bit. Really, just some of the small things they do on the court.” Sophomore middle hitter Bianca Anderson has amped up her performance in the last five games, all of which were conference match-ups. She has accumulated 46 kills — good for third on the team — and put up an 11-kill performance in BU’s victory over Stony Brook on Friday. “[Anderson] has continued to develop,” Kiriyama said. “She has a ways to go, but she is one of those who has developed quite a bit since the beginning of the season. It does open up a lot of different possibilities for us on offense. [She] is just another hitter our setter, [senior] Amanda [Dettmann], can rely on.” The Retrievers, who are led by junior outside hitter Sherelle Walker — who currently ranks third in the conference with a .296 hitting percentage — and redshirt junior middle hitter Krystal Mlemchukwu — the team leader in kills with 153 — could serve BU difficulties due to their athleticism. “UMBC has always been one of those opponents that it is a tough match all the time,” Kiriyama said. “They are a strong physical team. They have some good
athletes on their team. We expect their offense to be a tough one to stop.” BU had a strong showing in its last conference contest against Stony Brook, finishing with a .162 hitting percentage, 73 digs and 14.5 team blocks. If the team can draw upon its experiences last week, it should have what it takes to extend its win streak. “We are going to have to block well against them, going to have to dig well, another effort like we had against Stony Brook,” Kiriyama said. “They are a fairly scrappy team. I think they dig well themselves. They are always a tough team and we are trying to prepare as best we can for them.” First serve against UMBC is set for 1 p.m. Sunday.
They have improved tremendously since the start of the season — Glenn Kiriyama BU head coach
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BU's offensive potency comes to naught in 0-0 draw
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Despite holding 32-2 shot advantage over Albany, Binghamton fails to convert through two overtime periods Jeff Twitty
Assistant Sports Editor Having already delved into double-overtime in games against both Maine and Stony Brook, the Binghamton women’s soccer team is no stranger to the extra pressure it saw against Albany on Thursday night. But putting up 32 shots on offense without a goal to show in the effort is a first for the Bearcats (5-8-2, 1-2-2 America East) in 2014. BU came out hot against the Great Danes (5-7-4, 2-1-2 AE), opening with a pair of exciting nearmisses by junior forwards Samantha Crane and Stephani Church. With the defense coming up big in the opening half, keeping Albany’s chances limited in BU’s third, the Great Danes would not tally their first shot until the 22nd minute.
Though junior midfielder Katherine Corcoran was the focal point of the Binghamton offense, tallying five of her game’s 10 shots in the first half, the closest that BU came to a score in the first half was off a breakaway by freshman forward Jocelyn Acor. In the 42nd minute, the speedy freshman won a two-on-one opportunity against two UAlbany defenders, but junior keeper Alana Brennan stopped Acor’s best chance – collecting the fifth of her 11 saves on the day. Starting the second half with a sizable 13-1 shot advantage against Albany, Binghamton wasted no time launching its offense back into the attack zone. Corcoran forced another Brennan save in the 47th minute, taking the Bearcats’ first shot of the half and her sixth of the contest. With the BU defense
also working on the field to create stops and prevent the Great Dane offense from gaining momentum of its own, Binghamton wouldn’t allow Albany to record a shot in the second 45. On the other end of the field, BU continued its dominant, yet frustrating, offensive performance. After Corcoran’s opening shot in the 47th minute, the Bearcats recorded six more in a 15-minute span – none of which saw the back of the net. “We just have to keep shooting and believing,” said BU head coach Sarah McClellan, according to a release on bubearcats.com. “That same work rate will make us a tough team to play each and every game.” Binghamton outshot Albany 14-0 through the period, but with the game still stuck at a scoreless stalemate between the two rivals at
regulation’s end, the dominant BU performance would have to find its conclusion in overtime. Overtime opened with a shot by Albany sophomore defender Bianca Webb – the Great Dane’s first shot in 71 minutes. After the save by BU freshman keeper Katie Hatziyianis, the Binghamton offense was back in attack mode, taking the next five shots in the 10-minute period, with three on goal. Yet the Bearcats found no luck in the first overtime period, forcing their second consecutive game to last over 100 minutes. In the second overtime, Albany succeeded at silencing the Binghamton offense. Neither the Bearcats nor the Great Danes tallied a shot in the final period, and BU’s prolific performance ended in a 0-0 tie despite its 32-2 shot advantage. “We got the shutout and did
a great job for 110 minutes,” McClellan said. “Our players hustled every play and the entire team was focused on the task at hand. I’m proud of the way we played tonight. I think we did everything in our control.” Binghamton is set to play its fifth AE match Sunday against New Hampshire for its final regular-season home match of the season. With the Bearcats and the Wildcats (4-8-2, 1-2-2 AE) both standing at 1-2-2 in conference play, Sunday’s game could play a role in determining the recipient of the the sixth and final spot in the America East Championship later this month. With BU currently riding its most potent offense of the season and with only UNH, last-place Vermont and UMBC left to play in
the AE, McClellan believes that her team is in a good place: “I wouldn’t want to play [against] us right now.” The Bearcats are set to kickoff against New Hampshire at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Bearcats Sports Complex.
I wouldn't want to play us right now — Sarah McClellan BU head coach
Bearcats aim to stay undefeated in AE against Vermont
Binghamton to face conference-rival Catamounts during Homecoming, hope to extend win streak Orlaith McCaffrey Contributing Writer
Just in time for Homecoming Weekend, when the Binghamton men’s soccer team typically draws its largest crowd of the season, the Bearcats are on a hot streak. Having won its second-straight conference match last week, BU (4-8, 2-0 America East) aims to draw out its newfound dominance against AE-rival Vermont at 6 p.m. Saturday to remain undefeated in the conference. Most recently, BU bested New Hampshire last Saturday, when senior defender Derrick Ladeairous fired an unassisted goal into the back of the net in the 84th minute. That triumph came on the heels of a 1-0 victory over Hartford the weekend before, when senior forward Steven Celeste netted the game’s only score for a gamewinner of his own. Despite being outshot by their opponents in both matches,
8-5 and 10-7, respectively, the Bearcats have taken advantage of their opportunities at various points during each match. That capitalization is an aspect of their play they had struggled to execute earlier this season. Still, head coach Paul Marco sees room for improvement. “I still think we need to create more scoring opportunities,” Marco said. “Although we’ve scored goals, we still need to create more opportunities. That continues to be a focus with our team.” Undeterred by an extended sixgame losing streak earlier in the season, the Bearcats rebounded to post an undefeated record so far in conference play. However, each of these victories has come by the smallest of margins. “The conference games are all very tight. They’re close games — a moment here or there,” Marco said. Such close competition makes it even more imperative that Binghamton executes as it has
practiced during training sessions, which, according to Ladeairous, has included “attacking, working on our movement up top and forward.” Saturday evening’s game will be one of the main events of Homecoming Weekend, which is usually characterized by a large fan turnout. “It just gives everyone more energy and I think it will be a lot of fun,” Ladeairous said. The Bearcats will need to utilize this extra intensity to try and quell the Catamounts, whom they have not defeated since 2010. In their most recent matchup last fall, Vermont bested Binghamton, 2-0. The Catamounts (6-5-2, 1-1-1 AE) enter Saturday’s game on a positive note, after playing to a scoreless tie at UMass Lowell on Wednesday before beating Stony Brook, 2-0, the subsequent Saturday. In that match, Vermont was led by sophomore forward Brian Wright, who supplied both a goal and an
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Senior forward Steven Celeste, who scored the game-winning goal against Hartford, will look to contribute again this Saturday.
assist. In 2013, the speedy Canadian led his team in scoring and was named the America East Rookie of the Year. That in mind, controlling Wright’s explosiveness should be a key point for the Bearcats’ defense.
The Bearcats will take on Vermont with more rest than anticipated. On Wednesday, Binghamton was scheduled to travel south to face AE-powerhouse UMBC. Due to the anticipation
of inclement weather, however, that game was rescheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 29. Kickoff against the Catamounts is set for 6 p.m. Saturday at the Bearcats Sports Complex.
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Albany draws tie from dominant BU
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HOMECOMING 2014 Volleyball, soccer and basketball programs to host events for Homecoming Weekend, beginning Friday at 7 p.m.
BASKETBALL SHOWCASE EVENTS CENTER FRIDAY @ 7 P.M. MEN'S SOCCER VS. VERMONT BEARCATS SPORTS COMPLEX SATURDAY @ 6 P.M.
WOMEN'S SOCCER VS. NEW HAMPSHIRE BEARCATS SPORTS COMPLEX SUNDAY @ 1 P.M. VOLLEYBALL VS. UMBC WEST GYM SUNDAY @ 1 P.M.
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