Fall 2014 Issue 4

SUICIDE PREVENTION Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in college students, see page 2

Comment for guilty, share for innocent The real crime is not liking the Binghamton Police Department’s Facebook page, see page 5

PIPE DREAM Friday, September 12, 2014 | Binghamton University | www.bupipedream.com | Vol. LXXXVI, Issue 4

Campus remembers 9/11 On 13th anniversary of tragedy, Mitzvah Marathon spreads goodwill Carla Sinclair Assistant News Editor

On Thursday afternoon, Binghamton University students honored the memories of the 2,977 victims who lost their lives on Sept.

11, 2001 by contributing to the greater good of society.

“Mitzvah Marathon,” coordinated by Chabad and Hillel, encouraged all BU students to do a mitzvah, or good deed, in honor of those who perished in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

“We’re trying to commemorate people who passed away in a positive way, so light can come from darkness, do good in the place of bad,” said Leora Lyon, president of Hillel’s committee of social justice and a junior majoring in psychology.

“Some people can’t connect to the sad part, so we’re finding a way so everyone can connect to the day and commemorate it.”

The mitzvahs included a blood drive in the Old Union Hall, making

Local cop assigned to serve BU students Officer Dan Flanders stationed downtown Joseph Hawthorne Assistant News Editor

Although half of Binghamton University’s undergraduate student population resides off campus – many in the city of Binghamton – the University has never employed an officer to work off campus. Starting this semester, the school will have a presence Downtown.

Officer Dan Flanders, a veteran of the Binghamton police force, was selected in Franz Lino/Photo Editor

See 9/11 Page 5

Students walk down the Spine on Thursday, September 11. Flags were placed to remember those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks of 2001.

See BPD Page 5

Website to streamline job search Prof. receives $500K grant hireBing provides portal for open opportunities Waldron It's a real Pelle meetings with career advisors.

Pipe Dream News Students can “save” their employers’ information positive As of Aug. 19, Binghamton favorite for easy access and can view students have a new upcoming campus job and resource University and improved way of finding internship fairs. jobs and internships.

In addition to it being a to connect HireBING is a website platform for current students, created by the Fleishman Center hireBING is also open to BU Career and Professional alumni, as all students will students to for Development, formerly the stay in the system once they CDC, as a way for students graduate and may continue opportunities to search for employment as using it to look for jobs free of — Kelli Smith Fleishman Center Director

well as upload resumes and charge. information about themselves Brandy Smith, an assistant for potential employers to see. director at the Career The site allows employers to Development Center, helped reach out to specific students and lets students schedule See HIRE Page 5

BU ranked 88th in nation University placed 97th in 2014 college list Habin Kwak

Pipe Dream News Binghamton University has jumped nine spots in U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 national college rankings list, landing in a seven-way tie for 88th place.

This year’s rankings, which were released on Tuesday, placed Binghamton University in the same slot as Stony Brook University, the University of Alabama, the University of Colorado–Boulder, the University of Denver, the University of Tulsa and the Colorado School of Mines.

The performance of BU and other SUNY schools on the list elicited praise from SUNY

Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher.

“Again this year, we are proud to see so many of our SUNY campuses recognized as being among the best nationally

by U.S. News and World Report,” she wrote in a press release. “In every community across New York State, SUNY colleges and universities like Binghamton offer students top quality degree programs and applied learning opportunities that prepare them for success in today’s 21st-century global economy.”

University President Harvey Stenger said he was pleased with the ranking, but admitted that there is room for improvement.

“The metric that they use

We could always do better, but 88th ...is very good — Winnie Ng Sophomore majoring in biology

that has the largest weight is the ‘academic reputation,’” he explained. “And because we don’t have a football team and we are not the flagship school

See RANKING Page 4

Levy studies nanotubes, DNA movement Alexandra Mackof Assistant News Editor

Assistant physics professor Stephen Levy was awarded a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for his research that could help transform how we treat diseases.

The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program awards NSF grants to teachers who exemplify outstanding research and incorporate it into their educational methods. Levy submitted his 15-page proposal to the Division of Materials Research at the NSF, where it was evaluated by a board of reviewers.

According to Levy, it was one of only about 10 percent of proposals that received funding.

His work focuses on how DNA and other fluid materials travel through carbon nanotubes, which can help mimic and explain how small molecules are transported through cells. A carbon nanotube is a cylinder of carbon whose wall is one atom thick. Levy’s research examines why and how DNA molecules travel through these narrow channels.

While most labs study thousands of DNA molecules at once, Levy and his lab created a method that allows them to examine single strands individually.

“I am interested in this research because we can use this system to understand more about how nucleic acids like DNA are transported into cells through very narrow channels,” Levy wrote in an email.

The money awarded will

Duncan McInnes/Staff Photographer

Assistant physics professor Stephen Levy was awarded a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for his research that could help transform how diseases are treated.

go to funding for new imaging equipment like microscopes and charge-coupled devices, which move electrical charges to an area where they can be manipulated into digital values, as well as various necessary lab supplies and tuition for a graduate student. In addition, the grant will help fund a physics outreach program, which will increase physics instruction and programming in elementary schools in the Binghamton area.

Levy said he found his passion for physics in high school.

Originally studying physics in math, he switched his focus to experimental biophysics during his postdoctoral at Cornell University. Experimental biophysics applies the laws of physics to explain biological phenomena. Levy also works alongside researchers at Cornell University, who are experts in creating carbon nanotubes, on his current project.

He said he hopes his research will contribute to finding new ways to treat diseases and detect

This has tremendous impact on the education of our students.

— Bruce White Associate Chair of Physics Department

dangerous molecules.

“This process could help us design better methods for injecting DNA into cells, which some medical researchers are interested in as a method to combat certain types of cancer,” Levy wrote.

Bruce White, associate professor and chair of the physics

See GRANT Page 4

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AWARENESS TABLING SPREADS HOPE ON SPINE

BY NICOLAS VEGA, NEWS EDITOR Each year, 1,100 college students take their own lives. On World Suicide Prevention day Wednesday, a yellow flag was planted in the grass along the Spine in honor of each of them.

Student groups, including Mental Health Outreach Peer Educators (M-HOPE), the Dean of Students Office, 20:1, Real Education About College Health (REACH) and volunteers from Hinman College tabled for the day, spreading messages of positivity and offering information for students who might need help.

LeAnna Rice, the mental health outreach coordinator for the University Counseling Center, said that the goal was to spread a little bit of hope.

“I think that the students here struggle a lot with feeling the pressure to do well and be perfect,” Rice said. “Sometimes when you fall a little short you feel down or hopeless about it. It’s important that we have conversations about mental health and well being and know that it’s okay to seek help and talk to other people about it.”

Rice is in charge of M-HOPE, an internship with the focus of educating the campus about mental health, encouraging students to talk about it and seek help if

they need it.

She explained that even a small gesture can mean a lot to a person contemplating suicide.

“Asking a simple ‘Are you okay?’ and meaning it can help redirect the course of somebody’s life,” Rice said.

Poster boards were set up on which passers-by could write messages of hope to students that might be considering taking their own lives. Each one was decorated with a large semicolon, accompanied by the slogan “Your Story Is Not Over Yet.” “It’s really just beautiful to see people reaching out and writing these messages,” said Brendan Keefe, a M-HOPE intern and a junior majoring in human development.

Jazell Johnson, program coordinator and case manager for the Dean of Students office, said that nobody is immune to experiencing a struggle.

“Binghamton students come from different walks of life and different backgrounds,” Johnson explained. “I think it’s really important that, as a campus, we support our students wherever they are and get them connected with as many resources as possible so they can succeed both here and beyond Binghamton.”

An average of

1 PERSON

DIES BY SUICIDE

EVERY

13.3

Raquel Panitz/Contributing Photographer

MINUTES.

SUICIDE:

DEATH caused by self-directed injurious behavior with any INTENT TO DIE as a result of the behavior.

SUICIDE ATTEMPT:

A NON-FATAL self-directed potentially injurious behavior with any INTENT TO DIE as a result of the behavior. A suicide attempt may or may not result in injury.

For young people

Top: M-HOPE, Mental Health Outreach Peer Educators, tabled for the day, spreading messages of positivity and offering information for students in commemoration of World Suicide Prevention day. Bottom: Connor Siemer, a freshman double-majoring in English and philosophy, writes on a board set up for passers-by to leave messages of hope to students who might be considering taking their own lives.

15-24 years old, SUICIDE is the LEADING

2 DEATH nd

CAUSE OF

15%

of those who are clinically depressed

DIE BY SUICIDE

SUICIDAL IDEATION: Thinking about, considering, or planning for suicide.

There are 4 MALE SUICIDES for every 1 FEMALE SUICIDE

Sources: Center for Disease Control and Suicide Awareness Voices of Education

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Spine-Tingling Performance

Local News Top NY state senator wins GOP race in Binghamton A high-ranking New York state senator facing a federal corruption charge survived a primary challenge from a political newcomer Tuesday. Unofficial results showed Sen. Thomas Libous with about 64 percent of the votes to 36 percent for local businessman Denver Jones. First elected in 1988, Libous is a key figure in the Senate’s Republican leadership and currently serves as deputy majority leader. He has undergone treatment for cancer. He pleaded not guilty this summer to a federal charge that he lied to the FBI about using his position to arrange a legal job and an inflated salary for his son. Jones campaigned on a platform of lower taxes and opposition to the state’s new gun control law and the Common Core education standards. Libous will face Democratic candidate Anndrea Starzak in the November election. In July, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara accused Libous of arranging a job and salary for his son in exchange for a promise of extra business for the law firm. The prosecutor alleges that Libous persuaded a lobbying firm to pay part of his son’s salary, and then lied to federal investigators about the deal in 2010. Libous has been undergoing medical treatment since he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2009.

State News Cops: NY man hid drugs in anti-drug stuffed animal State police say they’ve arrested a 22-year-old New York man after he was found with marijuana, cocaine and LSD hidden inside a stuffed animal dressed in an anti-drug T-shirt. Troopers say Gregory Bolongnese (bol-OH’-nays), of Plattsburgh, was arrested Monday at the bus station in his hometown near the Canadian border. They say they found two grams of pot, about a half-gram of cocaine and LSD inside a stuffed lion doll wearing a D.A.R.E. shirt. D.A.R.E. stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education, a program that aims to educate young people about staying away from drugs, gangs and violence.

Bolognese was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana. It couldn’t be determined if he has a lawyer.

National News Police: Intruder caught cooking in Massachusetts home Massachusetts police have arrested a man they say broke into a home and cooked himself a snack. Rockland police officers responded to a home at about 1:40 a.m. Wednesday after getting a call from the homeowner. Lt. Nick Zeoli tells The Enterprise of Brockton the homeowner woke up to a loud bang from the kitchen.

When the resident went to investigate, he found an intruder cooking corn on the cob on the stove. He told the intruder to leave, and the two men briefly scuffled. Police arrested 69-year-old John Dalton and charged him with breaking and entering with intent to commit a felony and assault and battery. Police say Dalton, who was “clearly intoxicated,” forced his way inside through a side door. It was not clear if Dalton had a lawyer.

Corrections Pipe Dream strives for accuracy in all we publish.

We recognize that mistakes will sometimes occur, but we treat errors very seriously.

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An a cappella group, the Harpur Harpeggios, advertise the Dollar Show by performing on the Spine. The Dollar Show is Saturday, Sept. 13 at 8 p.m.

Police Watch A lighter take on campus crime

“H” is for “Hit-and-Run” WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10, 7:06 a.m. — A 38-year-old male’s vehicle was damaged in a hit-and-run in Lot H, said Investigator Patrick Reilly of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. The victim parked in the lot earlier in the day, and after he had gotten home later that night, he noticed that his car was damaged. There was a dent on the passenger-side front door of the car. There was no visible paint transfer but there was some black rubber residue as well as some plastic transfer on the car. The case is still under investigation.

Check the Black Marketplace WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10, 3:26 p.m. — A 21-year-old male allegedly had his laptop stolen in the University Union, Reilly said. The victim stated that earlier in the day he left his laptop in the Marketplace and later in the day he noticed that he did not have the laptop on him.

The victim returned to the Marketplace and asked if the laptop was placed in a lost and found, but it had not been. The value of the laptop is around $900. The case is still under investigation.

This Day in History September 12, 1958 Little Rock High School in Arkansas ordered by the Supreme Court to admit black students.

iForgot WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10, 6:40 p.m. — An unspecified victim left his iPad in Lecture Hall 14, Reilly said. The victim had a class in that lecture hall and left without the iPad. The victim returned and could not find the iPad. They emailed their professor to see if anyone turned it in, and no one did. The case is still under investigation.

But Why? THURSDAY, SEPT. 11, 1:24 a.m. — Officers on patrol near Johnson Hall in Dickinson Community noticed a student trying unsuccessfully to enter the building, Reilly said. The suspect was trying multiple times to swipe an ID card on the access panel but it did not give the suspect entry to the building. The officers approached the 18-year-old male and asked if he had the correct ID. The suspect placed the ID he was trying to use back in his wallet and took out another and gained entry. The officers asked to see the first ID the suspect had and noticed that it was issued to someone other than the suspect. The officers confiscated the ID.

“We cannot erase every trace of evil from the world, and small groups of killers have the capacity to do great harm. That was the case before 9/11, and that remains true today.”

—President Barack Obama

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Systems engineers connect at faculty meet and greet Department focuses on improving healthcare, manufacturing, student research Margaret-Rose Roazzi

and-greet event Wednesday afternoon for students to learn more about class and research The Systems Science and opportunities, as well as the Industrial Engineering (SSIE) professors in charge. department at Binghamton The goal of SSIE at University held a meet- Binghamton is to improve Pipe Dream News

aspects of society, from healthcare to manufacturing, and make them more efficient and innovative. The department focuses on methods of taking complex systems and problems, and creating simple and

beneficial solutions.

SSIE Chair professor Nagen Nagarur said that the department offers programs for both undergraduate and graduate students, but that the Bachelor of Science in Industrial

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Harold Lewis, associate professor and Systems Science graduate director, presents at a meet-and-greet hosted by the System Science and Industrial Engineering (SSIE) department. The event provided students with an opportunity to meet professors and learn about research options.

Physics prof. awarded 500K GRANT continued from Page 1

department, says that he believes this grant will provide a domino effect of benefits for Levy and the University.

“The scholarship generated from this award will ultimately produce new research directions for Professor Levy that will lead to more graduate student support, published journal articles and ultimately additional funding for the areas of research he finds exciting,” White wrote in an email.

According to White, Levy’s accomplishment will prove to be beneficial to the student body and the University as a whole.

“From a University perspective, Professor Levy’s research adds to the growing list of exciting research taking place at Binghamton,” White wrote.

“In the physics department this has tremendous impact on the education of our students, at both the graduate and undergraduate level.”

and Systems Engineering (BS ISE) is particularly renowned.

“The BS ISE program is probably the most valued undergrad industrial engineering program in the country,” Nagarur said.

According to Nagaur, who researches micro electronic components, quality control and supply chain modelling, the program initially had seven students in 2001, but has grown to house over 80 participants.

The program now secures over $2.5 million in research funding per year and works with 24 federal and industrial sponsors.

Daryl Santos, director of the Integrated Electronics Engineering Center (IEEC) and vice-provost for diversity, described his projects within the SSIE with researchers and students from around the world.

“Most of the projects I work in are currently with graduate students in electronics packaging research,” Santos said. “Some of that is through the Watson Institute for Systems Excellence and also through the IEEC. I recently concluded a year-long activity between undergrads in our department with undergrads at the ISE department at the Korea Advanced Institute for Science and Technology.”

Erin Hornbeck, assistant to the SSIE Chair, said the event brought members closer together.

“For students not familiar with the professors, and especially the four new professors added just this fall, it was a great opportunity to learn about research opportunities and the new areas of expertise now available in the department,” she said.

Santos said that as the program continues to grow it will continue to improve, which could possibly engineer some improvements for the University as a whole.

“We are continuing to improve our program in the hopes that we will, within the next five years or so, become a top-25 or better program in all major metrics,” Santos said.

We are continuing to improve our program — Daryl Santos IEEC Director

BU in nation's top-100 universities Past Ratings of Schools Currently Ranked 88th by United States News and World Report 70

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110

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University of Colorado-Boulder

Stoney Brook

University of Denver

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University of Tulsa

RANKING continued from Page 1 of the state of New York, people don’t really know who we are.

These are surveys that are sent out to presidents and provosts throughout the United States.

They get this form, they fill it out, and if they’re in California or Florida or Texas, they probably haven’t heard of Binghamton University.”

Stenger said that the University must continue to market and brand itself so that people recognize the name “Binghamton.”

He added that the school could improve the percentage

of alumni who give a financial gift to the University each year. Only 7 percent of BU alumni gave to the school last year, compared to 26 percent of alumni from the equally ranked University of Alabama.

“We’re a young school in a relatively expensive state,” Stenger said. “And people who graduate say ‘Hey, look, I’m paying a lot of income taxes in New York state, maybe I’m not going to give back to my school.’”

Students, however, were impressed with BU’s rankings.

“We could always do better, but 88th out of the nation is

very good,” said Winnie Ng, a sophomore double-majoring in biology and business. “I think it makes the school more special, gives us something to be proud of.”

Stenger agreed that there is still a lot to be pleased about.

“Look at who we’re ranked above; look at the neighborhood that we’re in,” he said. “Look at the five or six schools above us and the five or six schools below us. You can look at that and say ‘I like being in this neighborhood.’”

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I think it makes the school more special , gives us something to be proud of — Harvey Stenger University President

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Site allows students, employers to connect instantly HIRE continued from Page 1 oversee the transition to the new system, which was created after the company that ran eRecruiting, the old job and internship site, went bankrupt.

Despite a few hiccups, like some students not being in the system because they registered late, she said so far they have gotten positive feedback and are working to improve it even further.

“We hope that the functionality for students is very easy,” Smith said. “When you come in and you want to

search for a particular type of job or internship, you can log in and you can find what you’re looking for.”

HireBING also offers students the ability to sign up for meetings in which they can sit down with members of the Fleishman Center and get help finding a job or internship that works for them. Samantha Rettinger, a graduate student studying student affairs administration as well as the graduate assistant at the Fleishman Center, helps oversee students coming in to learn the new system.

“So far it’s been really effective,” Rettinger said.

“We’re just trying to integrate it as seamlessly as possible by having students coming in and learning it and asking questions.”

Kelli Smith, who replaced Nancy Paul as the director at the Fleishman Center after Paul retired in June, is familiar with hireBING; she used a similar website at her previous job at the University of Nebraska. According to Smith, the transition to hireBING will help simplify the job search for BU students searching for

employment.

“I hope it’s a system that students feel positive about,” Smith said. “It’s a real positive resource to connect students to opportunities.”

Molly Wu, a transfer graduate student majoring in accounting said that she was excited to find a job through hireBING. “It’s the first year I’m looking for jobs,” Wu said. “I’m not so familiar with it; it’s a lot of information, but it provides a lot of opportunities.”

For Alyssa Lanoye, a senior double-majoring in

environmental chemistry and English and a member of the Fleishman Center’s student staff, the promise of hireBING’s accessibility to all students is what is most exciting about the new website.

“I think it’s a lot more user friendly then the old eRecruiting system was,” Lanoye said. “I’m hoping that with the new system we can expand, so that it’s in freshmen orientation, so that you know about it the moment you get to this school.”

It's a real positive resource to connect students to opportunities — Alison Coombs GSO President

University pays $50K to city for full-time officer BPD continued from Page 1

Stenger said that the goal of the partnership was to provide students with an officer that they felt comfortable approaching.

“He knows that he’s working for us, and he’s more apt to be patient and listen,” Stenger said. “It’s not that other officers aren’t patient or helpful, but they have a lot of other responsibilities.”

University Police Investigator Patrick Reilly said that in the past, many students would report offcampus crimes and issue to UPD. But since it was not under University jurisdiction, they would normally be referred to the city of Binghamton police.

“For whatever reason, students are hesitant to go to the police station, so we’re hoping it will be easier to go to the Downtown Center,” he said.

Flanders agreed, saying his office could streamline reports to Binghamton police.

“It’s a resource: Rather than have to go to the police station and have to go through security and a lot of steps, which are necessary, they can just come in here without all of those

inconveniences,” Flanders said.

The program, which is modeled after a similar one instituted at Binghamton High School, is guaranteed for one year. After the time is up, Stenger and the BU Foundation will decide whether or not to continue its funding.

According to Stenger, the decision will be based on years of surveys conducted by the University through the Binghamton Neighborhood Project. The surveys ask Binghamton residents if they feel safe and what their impressions are of law enforcement, and officials will use the differences to see if the new officer made an impact.

“If I we see improvements I’ll consider extending the program another year,” Stenger said.

Daelin Fischman, a sophomore majoring in computer science, said that he believed the new program would be helpful to the offcampus community.

“It sounds like a good idea,” Fischman said. “It would help out the local police while also presumably being a better

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late August to be a liaison between the Binghamton Police Department and Binghamton University. According to the terms of the deal, BU will reimburse the city for Flanders’ $50,000 annual salary, while the city will pay for his health and retirement benefits. In exchange, Flanders will still report to the Binghamton police chief, but focus his efforts on student-related issues.

Flanders said that experience from his regular patrols on weekends coupled with his new office hours in the University Downtown Center during the day will make him an asset and resource to students and locals alike.

“Patrol officers are often running from call to call, and this is a position that is more available to students and residents,” Flanders said.

“If students are involved with police and have questions, if something happened off campus they want to report or if they just want to come in and talk.”

According to President

9/11 continued from Page 1 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the Salvation Army, donating cans of food to the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW) and encouraging students to sign up to volunteer at a hospital.

“This reaches throughout the entire campus, not just as a religious event,” said Chabad Rabbi Levi Slonim. “Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches aren’t a Jewish thing. Neither is donating food to CHOW. It’s just good deeds, and we’re privileged to offer this to the community.”

The marathon began at Binghamton’s Chabad 13 years ago, on Sept. 11, 2002.

“You have to remember, Binghamton is close to [New York] City, and we have a lot of students from [New York] City,” Slonim said. “It’s not somewhere in Arizona; it really hit home for a lot of people, and we were looking for

Harvey Stenger, in addition to filling weekly reports for the school, Flanders will patrol popular areas where college students congregate on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

“He will be there late night and early morning walking the beat,” Stenger said. “From State Street, to Main Street, around Front Street and down Riverside. Sometimes he will be on foot and sometimes he’ll be in the city vehicle, but he’ll be out there.”

This is a position that is more available to students and residents —Harvey Stenger University President

a meaningful way to commemorate the victims.”

A memorial wall was erected in front of the New Union and was decorated with portraits of alumni who died when the Twin Towers collapsed.

The Marathon has spread to universities around the country, from BU to the University of Central Florida.

Organizers said they hoped to remind students of a day that, while never forgotten, might be hazy in some people’s memories.

“September 11 is something that’s important to all Americans,” said Todd Spiro, president of Chabad and a senior majoring in industrial and systems engineering. “And most of the people who go to college right now were in first, second, third grade and it’s something that should be true to our hearts. So having this remembrance, right on the Spine, I think we’re doing a great job paying

I think we're doing a great job paying our respects

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Dan Flanders, a city of Binghamton police officer, will serve as a liaison between the Binghamton Police Department and University Police. The partnership is an effort by the University to make BU students more comfortable in off-campus environments.

authority to deal with students.

“I have never actually had an interaction with Binghamton police, but if I needed to, this would probably make things easier.”

Eitan Sheena, a sophomore majoring in biology, was more skeptical. He said that the

University should not be so involved with student affairs Downtown.

“Anywhere off campus seems like it should be out of their jurisdiction,” he said.

—Todd Spiro Chabad President

our respects.”

Gabrielle Alexander, the event’s coordinator and a junior majoring in mathematics, agreed.

“It’s not only commemorating the victims, but in honor of all victims of terror,” Alexander said.

“On this day where so many people died, it’s nice to remember all these people who fought for our country or were victims of terror.”

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Bing Police Department goes Facebook official Local cop Carl Smith turns to social media website to catch crooks and bad guys Evy Pitt-Stoller | Contributing Writer When the Binghamton Police Department lost funding for “Crime Stoppers,” a TV program that allowed witnesses to report crimes anonymously, there was a need for a new way to let normal citizens give tips to the cops.

So the Binghamton Police Department went digital. Carl Smith, the not only savvy, but also super sweet, technical analyst at the department, has managed its social media presence since 2010, running the department’s both intriguing and helpful community page. The page first came to the attention of students when a post about a recent rise in meth labs went viral in the area.

After the TV show cancellation, Smith had the idea to create a Facebook for the department by seeing other police departments do just that. “Crime Stoppers” broadcasted information about crimes — like camera footage of alleged robberies — and asked normal citizens to call

in with any information they had. The police department’s Facebook page works similarly.

Smith puts up camera stills of suspects from crimes — like a photo of someone caught on a security camera, or a video caught by an ATM — and asks for people to come forward if they have any information.

Though some people inside the department were initially hesitant about the Facebook page, it’s since blown up in ways that no one could have predicted. The page’s followers see these pictures and videos and contact the department to tell them what they know. And if they don’t know anything, commenting on the post can

Eight to 10 cases get closed every week thanks to Facebook alone.

be helpful because their friends who might know about the case could see it on their newsfeeds.

Regardless of any opposition, this method seems to be working. Eight to 10 cases get closed every week thanks to Facebook alone.

“People like turning in criminals,” Smith said.

With the help of normal citizens, the police can go after larcenies that would otherwise seem petty compared to more important cases at hand. In a case of a stolen bottle of liquor, for instance, someone will report that they know the person depicted in the security snapshot posted online.

Surprisingly, in the majority of cases, criminals are turned in by their own family members.

“People will call and say ‘That’s my son,’ or ‘That’s my daughter,’” Smith said. Tough love, I guess.

Despite the page’s success, Smith spends some time deleting negative content from the page.

“Some people really hate what we do here,” Smith said.

He said that sometimes, people are offended by or

cynical toward the police department’s online presence.

Those people often complain that whichever crime posted online doesn’t really matter, curse the existence of the police in general or sometimes even argue that the pictures posted are inaccurate. “’I didn’t see them take that bottle,’” Smith said, quoting a post that made him laugh. He doesn’t delete everything that’s unsupportive; he just takes down anything that’s profane or threatening. And he always makes sure to leave the ones that are “entertaining because they’re just so stupid.”

The Facebook page doesn’t only post pictures and crime reports.

It also updates citizens when a crime has been solved, and posts tips about how to remain safe in the Binghamton area (such as the aforementioned meth lab post).

The page has been widely successful in turning our college town into not only a fun place to party, but also a safe place to live. Hopefully, officers will soon begin taking selfies with their arrestees to spice up the page.

Check off your list and check out these stores WALMART SUPERCENTER

Price: $ Location: Town Square Mall Bus Access: Yes Highlights: Staples, Packaged Goods, Misc.

Supplies, Variety.

TARGET

Price: $$ Location: Parkway Plaza Bus Access: Yes Highlights: Clothing and Dinnerware, Snacks, Smaller than Walmart

WEGMANS

Price: $$$ Locations: Harry L Drive Bus Access: Yes Highlights: Great Produce and Organic Foods, Cafe.

WEIS

Price: $$ Location: Pennsylvania Ave., Harry L Drive Bus Access: No Highlights: Quick and Easy, Small Scale Grocer

Wegmans is sublime, but each supermarket has its own pros and cons Rich Kersting | Release Few things sum up adulthood like going grocery shopping. Upon moving out of your parents’ house (yes, its your parents’ house now), it’s now your responsibility to decide all of your meals.

For students living off campus, buying your own groceries can be liberating, but it’s also a chore. Unless you’re eating out all the time or sustaining your body solely on frozen waffles and Hot Pockets, cooking becomes a key activity in your daily routine.

For students living on campus, you learn that the body can’t live on Sodexo alone.

Binghamton University attracts students from all over the country, and while you know retail empires like Walmart, you might not be too familiar with all the options the Binghamton area has to offer when it comes to checking off your grocery list.

By and far the most pervasive chain in America, Walmart is the one-stop go-to for anything you might need. If your grocery list is free from “hipster” items and you’re a GMO-tolerant person, Walmart carries all of your staples — from food to clothing to toiletries — all at a price that just beats everywhere else. Because of the low prices,

you should buy your pre-packaged delights like Pop Tarts and Dijorno’s here, unless you have a coupon somewhere else. Especially if you like a variety of brand-name items, Walmart has the space and the man power to keep the shelves stocked and the ruthless capitalism to keep the prices low.

Similar in scope and style, but on a smaller scale, Target stores offer everything from clothes and furniture to food and drinks. While less competitive than Walmart price-wise, Target’s clothing selection is by far superior with their instore brand, Merona, which is growing in size and quality. While you do sacrifice variety at Target, its smaller store layout makes it easier to navigate and shop through. The grocery store is a side-note at Target (it’s on the opposite end from the store’s entrance), but the store as a whole covers all the bases. Target also has a nice selection of dinnerware and cups, as well as small furniture.

The saving grace for students accustomed to a higher quality grocery store, Wegmans is the spiritual experience people keep telling you about. At Wegmans, a lot of care goes into providing customers with high-quality, organic produce at an affordable price. Its unique focus means

it carries brands you’re not likely to find anywhere else around Binghamton, so satisfy your obscurity here. For those not keen on cooking, Wegmans also runs a café, which sells fresh and pre-prepared meals that you can heat up at home. The sandwiches rival Subway’s five-dollar foot-long in tastiness. Wegmans also has an excellent beer selection, with an aisle devoted to craft beer and a refrigerated room in the back for your go-to brews. You might need to wait for your parents to come visit and take you here though; Wegmans is not cheap.

Weis stores differ from the others because of their small size. When you visit a Weis, it very much feels like a grocery store that was shrunk down to fun size. A smaller store means less variety, but Weis is the perfect place to go when you need a few things and don’t feel like going grocery shopping. You won’t find Walmart prices, or Wegmans quality, but you will find everything you need in a pinch. The store is laid out intelligently and the even the least capable shopper will be able to find exactly what they need.

Last but not least is the underdog on this list: PriceRite. When you walk into the store, you immediately see its appeal.

With a colorful assortment of fruits and vegetables with a surprising variety, PriceRite carries everything from Granny Smiths to tamarinds. PriceRite seems to be the only competition to Wegmans’ produce and is an easy alternative for those who otherwise don’t care about certified organic produce. In design, PriceRite feels very much like a big-box store. In lieu of shelves and racks, you’ll find items stacked in their factory boxes to form aisles, with ceiling banners constantly reminding you of the store’s tagline: “Where quality is cheaper … everyday.” True to its word, PriceRite really does have some good deals and an inventory distinct from everyone else’s. The finishing touch, PriceRite is a bag-it-yourself establishment, with a bagging station after the register to decrease checkout times.

Unless you hunt or grow your own food, grocery shopping is an integral part of your life and your diet. While you can choose any one of these stores and get all that you need, you can also use each of these establishments for their strengths, while avoiding their weaknesses. Either way, when it comes to your grocery list, the choice is yours. Simplicity may be more convenient, but you’ll miss out on some great deals and quality items.

PRICE RITE

Price: $$ Location: Parkway Plaza Bus Access: Yes Highlights: Great Produce, Good Deals, Fast Checkout

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Shelby Reller | Contributing Writer We get it: You’re new here! No one expects you to learn the social ropes of Downtown Binghamton nightlife in just one week. You’re clueless, and that’s OK — because if you’re Brittany Murphy, I’m Alicia Silverstone, here to rescue you from bogus parties and wasted Friday nights.

Walking down State Street, the first bar you’ll encounter is Dillingers.

This is NOT the bar where you will be spending your time this year.

Dillingers is one of Binghamton’s classier, more tasteful bars where you might attend a formal or an award ceremony. It is not the place for belly shots or reenactments of scenes from “Dirty Dancing.” But if you just transferred in as a junior or senior,

you might want to check it out — a lot of upperclassmen and graduate students hang out there.

If you are interested in belly shots or wish you could get it on with Patrick Swayze, try JT’s or Paradigm. JT’s is known for its club-like atmosphere, where the beat is always bumping and girls are always welcome to dance on the bar (watch your skirts, ladies!). A night at JT’s with your favorite dance partner always seems to make time fly, and it’s popular with the Greek Life set. Paradigm, the newest addition to State Street, features a huge dance floor, awesome DJs and sometimes even Binghamton’s famous adult video star, Rasa. Behind the bar wall, you’ll also find an enormous room of endless seating where you and your friends can cool down and give your bleeding ears

a rest from the gargantuan speakers.

Past JT’s is Binghamton’s one and only: The Rathskeller Pub. The Rat is the perfect blend of a raging dance party and a chill game night. There are three beer pong tables and a quaint dance floor for anyone with music in their soul (and tequila in their bloodstream). Wear close-toed shoes though, because the Rat’s floor is always covered with a mysterious black dirt. Last, but certainly not least, Tom & Marty’s is the place to go for a lax night of beer and board games. Tom & Marty’s is famed for Wednesday night Trivia and Family Feud on Saturdays.

But don’t be fooled, they certainly turn it up after hours.

If you’re looking for nightlife elsewhere, the frat houses of Downtown Binghamton are a good place to start.

Theta Tau has an awesome lighting system that syncs to the BPM (beats per minute) of the music (leave it to the engineers to figure that one out). Also, the Tau Epsilon Phi brothers recently moved in to a larger house, one that is “very conducive to socializing,” says fraternity member Eric Hirsh, a junior majoring in engineering. The Pi Kappa Alpha brothers are enthused about their new 38-person home with a basement under renovation.

So wipe the doe-eyed look off your face, get out there and take advantage of what Binghamton has to offer: black-light parties, beer towers and ’70s porn stars. Here’s to what’s promising to be the best years of your life!

If you’re Brittany Murphy, I’m Alicia Silverstone, here to rescue you from bogus parties and wasted Friday nights.

Why the rush? Avoid a big fat Greek life decision The Hellenic life can be fun, but with dues and inflexible schedules, it's not for everyone Evy Pitt-Stoller and Erin Rosenblum | Contributing Writers Rush Week is here. It’s the time of the year when sophomores decide whether to stay with their floor friends, find better people’s floor friends or sign their lives away to one social organization for the next three years. While there are definitely benefits to being a part of a Greek Life organization (sisterhood/ brotherhood, philanthropy, big houses, access to lots of alcohol, cool parties, easy friends and the occasional free T-shirt), this article isn’t about them. The grass isn’t always greener on the Newing field. Here’s a list of things you’re not missing by abstaining from Greek Life.

Dues Rush — Panhellenic Rush of Binghamton’s on-campus social sororities involves dumb arts and crafts and making painful small talk with strangers.

Unofficial rush, which inevitably becomes a part of formal rush, involves Facebook-stalking, drinkbuying and shit-talking. You won’t miss the competitive anxiety that comes with making such a permanent choice, potentially having to choose between your friends and the people you wish were your friends, or the fear of not being chosen at all.

While Binghamton dues are much cheaper than our Big Ten counterparts, who may pay up to a big 10 times more than the $200 - $700 a semester charged in Binghamton Greek Life, the stereotype that Greek Life is paying for friendship has merit. Not to dishonor the bonds of sisterhood and brotherhood, because many of the friendships made in Greek Life are more real than they get credit for, but there is an undeniable element to these organizations that makes it impossible to participate without paying.

Strict social Incestuous schedule hookup culture Guess who can’t come to your birthday party? Your Greek friend. And no, we’re not talking about Athena Portokalos, we’re talking about your friend in a sorority. Although all women (and men) deserve the right to choose, this isn’t always possible under the strictures of a Greek organization.

You have to report to those in charge of the social calendar to let them know your status of attendance for the mixers every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Sometimes, there is even a financial penalty if you don’t give your notice in a timely fashion or make the decision to go somewhere other than what’s marked on the social calendar. Every once in a while, I just want to sit in the dark in The Rat and eat wings without having to tell anyone, you know?

Guess who just hooked up with the person you hooked up with last weekend? Your Greek friend. And no, we’re not talking about Athena Portokalos, unless she’s in a sorority.

Then it was probably her. The Greek Life community can be a small and exclusive one, especially at BU, and sexual adventures easily overlap.

Most guys or girls have some sort of hook-up-history that the community is aware of, so it makes it difficult to find carnal territory to call your own.

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Lose some weight while keeping your wallet heavy The Rec Center isn't the only way to get a workout—check out these cheaper options membership can cost around $80.

While the facilities are nice, many The Binghamton University other schools offer their gyms as a Recreation Center is a fitness free student perk, so the cost can feel paradise complete with everything unfair. If the fee is too rich for your from treadmills to personal trainers, blood, you do have some options. but its beautiful amenities come For anyone living in University at a price. For just one semester, Plaza, Planet Fitness is clearly the Odeya Pinkus | Assistant Release Editor

best option, as it is located right next door. Even if you live on campus and have a car, UP is only a three-minute drive away.

“Planet Fitness is an average gym as far as equipment is concerned,” said Adam Lemma, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering. “It has a standard number of ellipticals, machines, free weights and patrons.”

The facilities are open 24/7 besides holidays, and their lowest package starts at $10 a month for a year, plus a $29 sign on fee.

“The price is a steal if you get the bare minimum package,” Lemma said. “I’d recommend it to anyone on campus with an easy way to get there.”

For those who don’t want to commit to long-term packages, the Riverwalk Athletic Club is a perfect option. They offer one-, three-, sixand 12-month memberships, with student discounts available. There

is a one-month membership option for $55, so if you feel as if November is your time to really give your all to a healthy lifestyle, but plan on huddling away in your texts books throughout December, then this gym might be for you.

“Being a member of the Riverwalk Athletic Club is great,” said Clare Biging, a junior majoring in bioengineering. “I think that the staff is really friendly, the gym is clean and their equipment is up to date. The student rate is affordable and the fact that the gym is attached to the Hilton Hotel makes it feel really safe.” In addition, this gym offers classes like Zumba, yoga and step aerobics, as well as a pool and hot tub.

While these options are local and affordable, there is always the option of the great outdoors. Yes, it’s jogging, it’s outdoors and it’s completely free. Surrounded by trees, plants and wildlife, the experience of

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Apple ripe with new inventions The company just made its biggest step forward in years

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Rich Kersting | Release In keeping with its fall tradition, Apple announced Tuesday its next in a line of mobile devices: the iPhone 6, the anticipated iPhone 6 Plus and, finally, the Apple Watch (surprisingly not called the iWatch).

Apart from hardware, Apple also announced the latest edition of its mobile operating system, iOS 8, as well as new services like its mobile payment system, Apple Pay. While Apple has shown up every year with new stuff, this is the first time since the iPhone 4 that the new Apple lineup feels like true innovation, not just iteration. In light of decisions being made by competitors like Samsung, Apple is ensuring that its products not only stay relevant, but continue to challenge the way people see mobile communication.

Until now, the iPhone has been slow to adapt to demands for larger screen sizes. While competitors manufacturing for Android OS have created a subculture around “phablets” (a phone-tablet hybrid), Apple had been sitting quietly.

As it turned out, phablets weren’t just a fad, and larger phones became standard as phone developers shifted away from compact designs. Until the release of the iPhone 5 two years ago, which comes with a 4-inch screen, iPhone users were limited to the 3.5-inch screen on the stillpopular iPhone 4S and its predecessor, the iPhone 4. Meanwhile, Android users have been enjoying 4.7-inch and even 5.3inch screens on comparable Samsung and Motorola models. Finally, Apple has released the iPhone 6, which sports a 4.7inch screen, as well as the iPhone 6 Plus,

which carries a 5.5-inch screen.

The design of the new iPhone is thinner and larger than ever before, abandoning the flat sides and returning to the curved edges found on most mainstream smartphones, while retaining the iPhone’s trademark glass display and aluminum body. Apple disappointed many with the omission of the scratch resistant and more touchsensitive Sapphire glass in its displays.

The glass currently covers only the iPhones’ optical lens. The pixel-density is really high, though, with 1 million pixels on the iPhone 6 and 2 million pixels on the iPhone 6 Plus. The overall battery life has also improved despite larger displays.

The iPhone 6 can last 14 hours of talk time, and the iPhone 6 Plus can last a whopping 24 hours of talk time (up from the iPhone 5S’s 10 hours).

Another enhancement involves the iPhones’ cameras. While still eight megapixels, they now have several new and improved features, including optical image stabilization in the iPhone 6 Plus, to ensure your pictures are clearer and more colorful than ever before.

While most people just want the new iPhone, Apple has finally entered into the market of wearable technology with its Apple Watch.

The Apple Watch isn’t just a step up from a Casio; it’s a completely new way to use technology in your life. As a firstgenerational device from Apple, we can expect that they are treading lightly into this new category of technology, much like the first iPad. That being said, it’s not the must-have item of the fall, and at a hefty minimum price tag of $350, it’s clear that this isn’t the accessory for everyone.

The issue with smart watches so far is that it’s unclear as to what problem they’re providing a solution for. While the Apple Watch seeks to offer new means of communication between watch users (tap communication, walkie-talkie sound bits, etc.), it’s very speculative whether these methods will enter mainstream culture. As of now, wearables are usually used for fitness, and the Apple Watch communicates fitness data between the watch and the iPhone. While it might be a neat tool to use in conjunction with your iPhone, it still just seems like an expensive convenience.

Apple Watch will integrate Apple Pay. With Apple Pay, you can securely enter your Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card information and use these cards on the go with the assistance of your iPhone or Apple Watch. The new service, projected to launch in October, will also let you register debit cards from select banks. Using shortwave communications, the devices will be able to connect with payment devices like tap-to-pay credit card scanners, and will require a fingerprint scan to use.

Currently, over 220,000 stores accept Apple Pay methods.

This year, Apple revealed devices that seem to be more useful and professional in nature. With the Apple Watch bringing the latest updates to your wrist, and the iPhone carrying more screen space and battery life than ever before, it’s safe to say Apple is finally inventing again. The Apple Watch is projected for release in early 2015, with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus available for pre-order now, with phones shipping out Sept. 19.

jogging in the Nature Preserve offers three different trails depending on what length you want your workout to be. There is the East Loop, which is 2.2 miles; the West Loop, which is 1.1 miles; and the Ridge Trail, which is .6 miles. Whichever one you chose, you’ll be sure to encounter some beautiful sights.

And, of course, you can always just go for a run around our own “Brain.” If you were to run around the perimeter of this path, you would have accomplished 1.37 miles of pure heart-pumping exercise. You’ll be able to take a break when you run into friends, people-watch while you stop for some water and venture the Marketplace for an energy bar if needed. So when it comes time for you to decide on where you’ll be working out, make sure you’re taking advantage of everything that Binghamton has to offer.

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oving from campus to Downtown is a lot like entering purgatory.

Off-campus students no longer enjoy the perks of easy access to food, free laundry and health services within walking distance.

But, living in a luxury apartment or a dilapidated house with 10 of your closest friends is far from an accurate indicator of what post-college adulthood is like. In this quasi-real world, students often find themselves with unique concerns that do not fit squarely within the jurisdiction of campus or the city of Binghamton. As more students move Downtown, it’s imperative to reconcile these two worlds by developing new ways to serve off-campus students.

The University’s recently launched pilot program, Binghamton Police Partnership, expresses an effort to attend to the needs of these students. Under this program, the University will pay the salary of a city of Binghamton police officer working out of the University Downtown Center. Intended to serve as a liaison between the city of Binghamton, the University and its students, the appointed officer’s purpose is to provide Downtown students with the attention their particular needs require. As such, his duties include holding regular office hours and patrolling State Street during weekend nights.

This officer stands in a privileged position in relation to University students, upholding both the directive of the University Police Department and of the Binghamton Police Department. While UPD officers often describe themselves as part of the educational apparatus, seeking to help students

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encounter a number of challenges living off campus, and many of these issues could be easily addressed.

Signs for Off Campus College Transport (OCCT) bus stops would help off-campus students get to class on time with less stress. A weekend shuttle to bring Downtown students to grocery stores would take some of the pressure off adults cooking for themselves for the first time. Even a better bike route or bike lanes on city streets would give off-campus students an alternative mode of transportation in fair weather.

The first step the University can take to account for students migrating Downtown is to speak to individual students and gauge their suggestions for the future. The Off Campus College Council (OC3) was developed to represent the interests of offcampus students, but the University should seek students beyond OC3 to gain a complete understanding. We are an incoherent group, and it’s difficult to categorize us like ResLife communities. A student living in University Plaza may have very different suggestions for improvement than a student living on Walnut Street.

Half the BU student population lives off campus.

It’s about time our needs were addressed, and we believe the Binghamton Police Partnership is a promising first step.

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rather than incriminate them, Binghamton police officers are sworn to protect the residents of the city.

An individual beholden to both goals can give students better-informed advice and would presumably be easier to approach at his UDC office than would be the officers operating out of the intimidating Downtown police station.

Beneficial as this may seem, the Binghamton Police Partnership should only be the beginning. It should be a starting point for a more comprehensive effort to address the concerns of Downtown students.

The goal, however, should not be a replication of campus experience: Students move Downtown for a reason. They want to enjoy the freedom of living without supervision. For many students, this is the first time they’re living on their own, and are thus more susceptible to fall prey to those wishing to exploit their naïveté.

We all have a friend who has had to deal with an absentee landlord, unwilling to follow through on repairs or return security deposits. The University offers a free legal clinic for all off-campus students, but the clinic meets only three times a month. If the University is willing to hire a police liaison, they also ought to install a legal advisor available to meet with off-campus students more regularly.

Beyond safety and legal dilemmas, students

Kyle Welch Contributing Columnist

Sept. 11 offers us a perfect opportunity to pause as a nation and reflect. It allows us to mourn all of those who lost their lives and thank the first responders, many of whom are suffering from mental and physical afflictions. It is a time to celebrate the stories of selflessness and sacrifice of ordinary people for whom fate cast a larger role. Even though I was very young, I vividly recall watching the video of the planes striking the towers, a horrifying sequence looped hundreds of times that will haunt my memories for the rest of my life. As I grew up, I learned of another Sept. 11, one that didn’t involve the same heroism and sacrifice that manifested itself in 2001. The other Sept. 11 to which I’m alluding occurred in 1973, in Chile.

On that day, the United States engineered a coup that overthrew the government of Salvador Allende, installing

Gen. Augusto Pinochet, a brutal dictator whose government tortured over 28,000 and killed several thousand people.

Declassified documents reveal that the U.S., in an operation dubbed “Project FUBELT,” attempted to destroy the Chilean economy and foment a coup. In 1973, the CIA got its

The U.S. government’s policy of containment during the Cold War caused the suffering of people across the continent

wish. Many people attempt to delegitimize Allende’s government by arguing that the coup represented the will of the people, but these, among other common criticisms of Allende, are biased. While it’s true that only a plurality of voters elected him, he captured the largest percentage of votes among his competitors. Despite fragile coalitions and economic instability, caused in part by U.S. machinations, the buying power of the working class and support for his government increased during his rule.

Whether we laud Allende, curse his politics or view him as neutral is not the important issue. What matters is the fact that we had no justification to mold a regime there that fit our interests. Sadly, Chile was not the only country touched by the CIA. Driven by its desire to suppress any government that may have aligned with the Soviet Union during the Cold War, the U.S. intervened in Guatemala, Ecuador, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Nicaragua (the coup that received funding as part of the Iran-Contra affair), Honduras and El Salvador, among others.

The U.S. government’s policy of containment during the Cold War caused the suffering of people across the continent, and its lingering effects have played a role

in creating the instability that still exists there today. Consider the thousands of children crossing the border illegally, an issue that polarized the country this past summer. Although many attribute this wave of illegal immigration to the economic opportunities that America can provide migrants, such explanations overlook the role that U.S. intervention during the Cold War played in creating a violent environment, especially in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, from where the greatest number of children are coming.

While mourning those who lost their lives, supporting those whose families were torn apart and visiting memorials, such as the one in Binghamton University’s Fine Arts courtyard, we must take the time to consider America’s larger sociopolitical position. In the wake of such a senseless tragedy, it’s important to reflect on the way that America has used and continues to exercise its power.

— Kyle Welch is a sophomore double-majoring in French language and linguistics, and Arabic language and literature.

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GPA obsession hurts the college culture Suicide prevention Students neglect learning for learning's sake to their own detriment takes conscious effort Rebecca Klar Contributing Columnist

The way current college students view classes and schoolwork differs greatly from how each should be approached. We have become so obsessed with getting good grades, we’ve lost touch with learning for learning’s sake. I attribute this trend to a major shift in perception.

College is no longer viewed as a secondary form of education, but as a mandatory prerequisite for a career.

The number of students enrolled in colleges and universities has increased greatly in recent years. As of fall of 2014, there are 21 million students enrolled in American colleges and universities, an increase of over 5.5 million from the fall of 2000. This large increase can be traced to a growing emphasis on secondary education.

Secondary schooling is now considered

the only viable path for high school graduates and the prospect of attending college is thrust upon students at a very young age. In the past, many students attended university with the objective of gaining an understanding, not merely a job. But now, levels of education are merely a staircase in which each period of schooling exists only to bring students to the next, rather than as opportunities to grow and learn.

For example, when students ask their friends about previous courses, they do not ask about what they learned, but focus on the relative difficulty or easiness of the class. Students seek out classes that are easier even if they do not like the professor’s style of teaching or the subject of the course.

Likewise, ratemyprofessor. com compares the simplicity of professors and is flooded with comments about harsh grading. Yet, it lacks detailed comments about the professors ability to convey knowledge and the substance of the course.

Our fixation is also evident

in resumes. Resumes typically list a student’s GPA, yet fail to include a list of courses taken or what material the student has mastered. The fact that employers value grades over concrete knowledge supports the prevailing attitude that students should be focused solely on grades.

It’s easy to criticize our culture’s focus on grades,

Levels of education are merely a staircase in which each period of schooling exists only to bring students to the next

but putting such a broader perspective into practice is exceedingly difficult in the competitive college environment.

Personally, I’ve fallen victim to the grade-obsessed monster that haunts most college students.

Despite my past struggles, this semester I’m fighting the monster head on by making a concerted effort to learn and fully enjoy my classes.

While I agree it’s important to maintain a high GPA throughout the semester, I feel it is much more important to actually learn from my classes. We should try to shift the focus from obtaining the golden A to taking advantage of everything an academic atmosphere has to offer us. In the process of learning for the sake of learning, you might actually get that A you’re striving for and along with it an understanding that will stick with you well beyond your final exam.

— Rebecca Klar is a sophomore majoring in English.

Show kindness to strangers and loved ones in any way you can Anita Raychawdhuri Columnist

This past Wednesday, Sept. 10, yellow ribbons dotted the lawns across campus. The ribbons were assembled in honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, an event that is recognized by the University Counseling Center and different student groups on campus, like the Mental Health Outreach Peer Educators, the Dean of Students and Real Education About College Health (REACH). The purpose of the event was to offer “words of encouragement to those suffering with depression or hopeless thoughts,” according to Binghamton University’s website. As I observed these efforts to bring awareness to suicide, my thoughts turned to the sheer depth of this epidemic and what we can do to combat it.

Suicide continues to penetrate our comfortable bubble of everyday life. It affects all classes and cultures.

Watching suicide take the lives of so many is disheartening. Suicide claimed the life of a family friend in the spring, Robin Williams in the summer and countless others over the course of my lifetime alone.

Suicide has always been a hard subject for me. On the one hand, my heart instantly feels for the victim. I consider how deeply they must have been suffering to do that to themselves; an act so against our instincts. But then I feel angry. I feel angry at the victim because of the hurt they left behind. When my family friend committed suicide, one mentally ill person died and left three mentally ill family members in their wake. I think of how cruel it is to leave all that mess behind you.

But then I go back to empathizing with the victim and feeling guilty for trying to moralize their pain. I become stuck in a cycle of sympathy and anger, unsure which emotion is more appropriate.

We should address the fact that people who commit suicide are mentally ill. They are suffering, likely from depression, and feel so worthless that suicide is the only option. For this reason, I find it hard to condemn those who commit suicide. First and foremost, these people need our support. That is why events like World Suicide Prevention Day are so important. Showing people that we value them can truly mean a lot. I recognize that suicide can seem selfish. But to define it as an act of pure selfishness is a gross oversimplification of a complex issue.

Those contemplating suicide are sometimes unable to comprehend the fact that their loved ones would suffer. They are too lost in their own mental states. So, instead of debating how selfish it is to kill oneself in a world of suffering, it is more productive to try and help those contemplating suicide.

We can help prevent suicide by making a conscious effort to be there for the people in our lives.

Do not neglect those you are close to; ask them if they’re OK. Let them know that you are there for them in whatever way they need you to be. Even if they push you away, knowing that you care could make a big difference in how they perceive themselves and the world around them. When interacting with strangers, make an effort to be genuinely kind, smile at people and say hello. Small acts of kindness can be monumental for somebody who feels the world is against them.

Although we can talk at length about how to help others contemplating suicide, the hardest person to help is ourself. Try to appreciate little things. Anyone is susceptible to depression and, to go back to Robin Williams, it can be surprising who is willing to take their own life. Look at the world around us and the beauty it offers. Part of happiness can come from within. It is not easy to escape from our own toxic thoughts but we can try to prevent these thoughts from occurring. If you have pain, don’t hide it. Speak to someone about it, channel it into something creative or spend time on yourself. Whatever you do, remember that someone in your life thinks the world of you.

Instead of debating how selfish it is to kill oneself in a world of suffering, it is more productive to try and help those contemplating suicide.

—Anita Raychawdhuri is sophomore majoring in English.

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Evolutionary process explains humanity's religious tendencies Both the emergence of religious faith and its immunity to data align with the theory of evolution Eric Dietrich Guest Columnist

There are two great questions that occur to most people when thinking about religion: (1) Why are there so many religions? and (2) Why is religious belief immune to data? It turns out, only evolution can answer these questions.

Adherents.com lists 22 religions with over 500,000 adherents or more: Everything from Christianity, with the most adherents (over two billion) to Scientology (right around 500,000). But these numbers don’t get to the heart of the matter. According to the World Christian Encyclopedia, there are at least 30,000 different varieties of Christianity alone. Of course, it is hard to be precise about what counts as a Christian

denomination. Still, even if this number is only in the ballpark, there are thousands of Christianities. And some of these differ from each other more than Christianity differs from Buddhism. What could possibly explain why there are so many religions?

Consider an analogy — language. All people speak a language — no matter how isolated.

Indeed, speaking a language is considered a hallmark of being human.

Language evolved from animal communication. There are and have been thousands of languages on planet Earth. But evolution only produced an African ape that could speak, not one that could specifically speak, say, Spanish. The details of the language spoken are up to the relevant group of speakers to “decide.” Humans can make a lot of sounds.

All that matters are that the sounds have meanings and structure of some sort. The constraints on languages are loose, so languages vary wildly

in their sounds, structures and meanings. This explains the large variation in languages.

I would argue that the same is true of religion. Religions are an evolutionary adaptation primarily for keeping groups together. Religions positively

Research on religion’s role in our evolution and the formation and development of religion is vibrant and growing quickly

bind groups together by giving everyone in the group the same special belief system, and they negatively bind groups together by elevating distrust and rejection of competing, outlying groups. Since binding groups together is most of what religions have to do, their details can vary wildly. Wicca is very different from Islam. But they both do exactly what they were evolved to do: Keep the groups together so the groups can survive and their members reproduce.

In the same way, evolution also explains why religion is immune to data. Suppose a medical researcher claims that she has discovered a cure for a deadly virus. She bases this conclusion on the lab tests she has run where, after treatment with the cure, her informed patients show no sign of the disease and are otherwise healthy. Now other scientists try to replicate her results.

Suppose no one can replicate her results. What happens?

The researcher’s claims are

considered false. Empiricism is in stark contrast to religion’s treatment of disaster. For example, a Washington Post poll found that Hurricane Katrina overwhelmingly strengthened survivors’ religious faith!

That’s right, after Hurricane Katrina, belief in God went up! This sort of phenomenon happens routinely.

How could a disaster make people’s religious faith go up, while the failure of a drug kills it as a treatment option?

How can we be so data-driven by drugs and so data-immune when it comes to religion?

Again, only evolution can explain what’s going on.

Religions affect our sense of well-being. Specifically, our sense of hope and order which comes from living in a wellordered universe. This is partly how they implement group binding. During a disaster, our sense of well-being is harmed, and we come to doubt that we live in a well-ordered universe.

To restore that sense, especially to restore our hope, we appeal

to our deity. This alters our feelings for the better and perhaps gives us much needed hope to keep going. So, simply in virtue of this feeling — a purely psychological state — we feel closer to our deity and hence our belief in It (or Her or Him or Them) goes up.

Research on religion’s role in our evolution and the formation and development of religion is vibrant and growing quickly. Evolution is a robust and powerful process and we are only now really beginning to understand its sweep and influence. Clearly, evolution will stand us in good stead as it helps us understand the diversity of religion and the single-mindedness of our hope in it. That humans evolved answers many questions about what it means to be human.

—Eric is a professor of philosophy and faculty member of the evolutionary studies (EvoS) department.

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Binghamton falls to Army in overtime period Moon, Celeste lead offensive effort against Black Knights in closely contested match Ashley Purdy Sports Editor

Fans almost didn’t believe that the ball had gone in on Wednesday night. The stadium froze in silence.

But when the Binghamton men’s soccer team crumbled to the turf in disappointment and Army stormed after freshman midfielder Shaban Abousaud, it was undeniable: After over 90 minutes of tense battle, Army scored the decisive goal in sudden-victory overtime.

The 1-0 defeat was particularly hard for the Bearcats (2-3) to swallow. The hosts had led Army (2-1-1) in shots during the first half and broke through Army’s backline frequently, creating better goal-scoring opportunities than their Patriot League opponent.

Throughout regulation, the Bearcats applied constant pressure to the Black Knights and stifled the team’s offensive output as equally as Army stifled theirs.

Yet within the first two minutes of overtime, Binghamton pressed toward Army’s goal but lost possession. The Black Knights jumped on their best opportunity of the night – with many Bearcats downfield, they quickly transitioned to the counterattack, and Abousaud finished a cross behind junior keeper Stefano Frantellizzi.

“We ended up just playing in front of them and allowed them to get in behind us,” BU head coach Paul Marco said. “[Army] came out a little more direct in overtime to start it.”

Throughout the match, Army outshot the Bearcats, 7-5. Until overtime, however, none of the Black Knights’ offensive efforts were particularly threatening.

Though Army’s senior keeper Winston Boldt, who now leads the program in career shutouts (19),

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Senior forward Steve Celeste contributed two shots against Army on Wednesday night.

and Frantellizzi each collected just two saves apiece, Army’s defense had its hands full. Freshman forward Ben Ovetsky made breaching their defensive line look easy and senior forward Steve Celeste and graduate student midfielder Tommy Moon consistently drew the Black Knights back to their own goal.

“I thought that the guys up front did a great job,” Marco said.

“We didn’t need to deploy a lot of numbers to get in behind [Army].

We were getting in with two and three players and I thought we were creating some pretty good scoring chances.”

In the last 10 minutes, BU was

relentless. In the 81st, Celeste brought the ball just beside the goal when Boldt charged into him and awarded the Bearcats a corner kick.

The shot flew straight to Boldt. The team forced another corner kick just two minutes before the end of regulation, but this time the ball flew just above the goal.

They may have been prevented from securing a better angle, but at least the Bearcats were on the right track during regulation.

“I thought we might get another quality set piece like we did late in the game,” Marco said of his overtime expectations. “We were getting in behind them and they had

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to start following us in bad positions for them and great positions for us.

One of the things that I warned the guys about is that overtime is all about managing moments because it’s all about sudden victory or, sudden death. And in our case, we didn’t manage the moments very well.”

On the other end of the field, sophomore Charlie Novoth, seniors Jamie Forbes and Matt McCoy, and freshman Christian Dam made Frantellizzi’s life relatively easy.

They worked effectively to flush the ball out while Moon and freshman forward Isaiah Barrett often stole possession to keep it from BU

territory in the first place.

“Our guys did a great job defending,” Marco said. “The back four and the two wide guys in particular were very good. Matt and Charlie were quite good one versus one. Those were their two special guys, [Sean Mogan] and [Nick Williams], and I thought we did a great job on them tonight.”

In fact, neither of those two contributed to Army’s seven shots.

Both of Army’s goals this year were scored by freshmen — Abousaud against BU and forward Mario Da Silva against Saint Joseph’s.

The Bearcats have three consecutive opportunities to make

up the loss to their home crowd.

Most immediately, they’re set to host Cornell at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Bearcats Sports Complex.

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Junior midfielder Katherine Corcoran tallied eight shots on goal during BU’s three-game win streak.

Bearcats hope to extend win streak over weekend Jeff Twitty

Assistant Sports Editor

The Binghamton women’s soccer team looks to continue its three-game winning streak on the road this weekend when it takes on Niagara and Canisius.

Outscoring their opponents, 9-2, in their last three games, the Bearcats (3-3) are firing on all cylinders headed into this weekend. But solid team play by the Purple Eagles of Niagara (21-1) and the Golden Griffins of Canisius (1-5) has the potential to cool down a hot BU squad.

Niagara has held its opponents to only three goals this season, including turning in two shutouts against Drexel and Duquesne.

“Both teams descend with numbers and attack with numbers,” Binghamton head coach Sarah McClellan said. “They

get their players forward and they work to get back. It’s two teams that will give us some good tests in breaking them down.”

Also paramount for the Bearcats this weekend is their productivity in the attacking third. Despite out-shooting the opposition, 59-22, over its last three matchups, Binghamton has had too many close calls for comfort. A chief example was last weekend’s contest against Lafayette: Despite a nine-shot advantage, the Bearcats needed an overtime goal to secure a victory.

“We’re working a lot on our attacking possession,” McClellan said. “We know that we need to be able to keep the ball longer in the attacking half. We’re working a lot on our transition back to defend.”

McClellan hopes that her team will remain tough throughout the remainder of the road trip.

This long stretch away from the

Bearcat Sports Complex will be an interesting test for the younger Binghamton players.

“It’s a good challenge mentally for our toughness,” McClellan said. “We are expecting players to perform and work really hard and do their best out there, because we need to continue to improve as we move closer to conference season. We know that we need to be better.”

After Sunday’s game against Canisius, BU will only have two more opportunities to improve its game against non-conference opponents. Both remaining teams — St. Bonaventure and Cornell — defeated the Bearcats in their last meetings.

Friday’s game against Niagara is slated to kickoff at 4 p.m. at Niagara Field in Lewiston.

Sunday’s game against Canisius is scheduled for 1 p.m. at Demske Sports Complex in Buffalo.

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Welcome to the second 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 is no penalty for wrong guesses on these. Ties give you a half-point. After the second week, Jeff blazes ahead with five points while E.Jay and the guest tie for second with one point. Ashley takes the rear with zero. If you would like to submit picks, email sports@bupipedream.com.

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ASHLEY PURDY'S PICKS SPORTS EDITOR LOCK: Jacksonville (+6) over WASHINGTON The only time it's justified in picking the Jags.

Who knows what went on with Washington last week. Maybe a rebrand is in order?

Miami (PK) over BUFFALO Shutting up Tom Brady is more impressive a feat than stampeding over some Bears.

Arizona (-2.5) over NY GIANTS I cannot believe the spread is so small.

CLEVELAND (+6.5) over New Orleans While I expect Brees and the Saints to be more focused, the Browns nearly winning last week is enough to make me question everything I know.

Arizona (-2.5) over NY GIANTS Giants looked lost on Monday. Don’t expect Big Blue to figure it out on a short week.

NY Jets (+8.5) over GREEN BAY The Jets may not win, but Rex Ryan’s defense will keep the game close.

Miami (PK) over BUFFALO Miami had a strong showing last week. They’ll ride the momentum to the “W”.

JEFF TWITTY'S PICKS ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR LOCK: CAROLINA (-3) over Detroit Cam’s back! And Megatron’s got no shot against a Carolina defense at home.

Dallas (+3.5) over TENNESSEE In typical Romo fashion, I see him having a career performance after a three-interception game.

New Orleans (-6.5) over CLEVELAND Few things scarier than a Drew Brees that has something to prove.

SAN FRANCISCO (-7) over Chicago Jay Cutler winning on Sunday night? What is this, 2010?

JACOB SHAMSIAN'S PICKS RELEASE EDITOR - GUEST LOCK: Atlanta (+5) over CINCINNATI I prefer birds.

New England (-3) over MINNESOTA New England is six states. Minnesota is one. With six times the amount of football players, the Patriots will have no problem rocking the Mason-Dixon line.

SEASON RECORD ASHLEY'S PICKS 1-3, 0 POINTS E.JAY'S PICKS 2-2, 1 POINTS

E.JAY ZARETT'S PICKS ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR LOCK: Atlanta (+5) over CINCINNATI The Falcons are just better then the Bengals.

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Chicago (+7) over SAN FRANCISCO I know the 49ers have 49 players, which is more than usual for a football team, but the entire Chicago team is made up of bears.

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Bearcats oust Siena for first win of 2014 Eight games into the season, Hovie, Burgess combine for 25 kills to sweep Saints E.Jay Zarett

Assistant Sports Editor

Sophomore outside hitter Allison Hovie continued her dominant start to the 2014 season on Tuesday when the Binghamton volleyball team visited Siena for a non-conference matchup. In a three-set sweep of the Saints (17), she contributed a game-high 15 kills and eight digs en route to BU’s first win of the season.

“She has been our most consistent hitter overall,” Binghamton head coach Glenn Kiriyama said of his star player.

“She has started to mature and make smarter decisions on the court. Her overall play has been outstanding for us.”

Though Binghamton faced a 21-14 deficit in the first set, six Saints kill errors coupled with

I thought overall we played well, better than we have — Glenn Kiriyama BU head coach

three Hovie kills cut Siena’s lead to one. After an additional kill from junior outside hitter Megan Burgess and back-to-back service aces from senior setter Amanda Dettmann, BU (1-7) clinched the first set, 26-24.

“I thought overall we played well, better than we have,” Kiriyama said. “It was just a lot of good individual performances.”

The second set saw the Bearcats jump out to an early 4-1 lead. But the Saints wouldn’t roll over — they tied the score at five and then again at 10. The Bearcats momentarily gained the advantage about halfway through the match, at which point a 9-4 Siena run knotted the score once more. An ace by Hovie and a kill by Burgess finally terminated the set with the Bearcats on top, 27-25.

Hovie sustained her dominance in the third period. She added five more kills, leading the Bearcats to a 25-19 victory and ending the match in a three-set sweep for Binghamton.

“It’s big for them,” Kiriyama said of the team’s first victory.

“Hopefully it is something they will get used to and they will be able to draw some motivation from.”

Rounding out BU’s main contributors were sophomore libero Bailey Walker, Dettmann and Burgess. Dettmann controlled

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Sophomore libero Bailey Walker recorded a match-high 22 digs in Tuesday’s contest against Siena.

the offense, dishing out 29 assists with six digs. Burgess added 10 kills on a game-high .320 hitting percentage and Walker contributed a match-high 22 digs.

Overall, the Bearcats recorded 13 blocks and forced 28 attack errors from the Saints.

Freshman Alexis LaGoy

continued to impress as a middle hitter, a position the Bearcats were desperate to fill in the off-season.

She ended Tuesday with a teamhigh .307 hitting percentage for the season.

The Bearcats will now turn their attention to the Black Knight Invitational, hosted by Army this

weekend. Binghamton will take on Oakland University at 1 p.m.

Saturday followed by a contest against Army. BU’s last match is set for Sunday, against Holy Cross at 11 a.m.

Though Binghamton looks to continue its success, this slew of games could prove to be a difficult

challenge.

“It will be tough this weekend,” Kiriyama said. “[There are] going to be some pretty solid teams.

We are going to have to continue to improve in order to do well against them.”

All contests will be held at the Gillis Field House in West Point.

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Black Knights prevail over BU with sudden-death overtime goal See page 12 Ben Grobe/Contributing Photographer