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Franz Lino and Emily Earl/Photography Editors Featured above: New students arrive on campus on August 27, and returning students on August 28. The 22nd Annual University Fest is held on the Peace Quad from 11-4 p.m. on Saturday, August 29. Student clubs and organizations table, welcome potential new members and give away freebies. Local vendors mix with carnival rides and music from local bands, and members of the surrounding community come enjoy the festivities. On Sunday, students head for the Recreation Center at the East Gym for Rec Fest. The new turf field is unveiled, and many climb the rock wall and play disk golf whilst learning about the club sports offered at the University.
For part-time jobs, students turn to campus employers On-campus parking to From Sodexo to Residential Life, hundreds of students take advantage of opportunities to earn cash see color-coded changes Brendan Zarkower Pipe Dream News
Every year, students return to campus with spending money from summer jobs. But, as that money dries out, many look to part-time jobs on campus as their source for cash. The competition for jobs on campus is stiff according to Brandy Smith, an assistant director at the Fleishman Center. Some positions get so many applications that listings get taken down early. But Smith said there are opportunities available in a variety of places, from working as a receptionist to serving up food at on-campus dining facilities. Smith said that improvements were made to the University’s online employment site
hireBING last year, which allows students to find part-time jobs that they can hold while enrolled in the University. “We created a quick link within hireBING that takes students directly to the oncampus employment listings in the system,” Smith explained. However, she stressed that hireBING should not be the only way students look for jobs. “In addition to searching for job postings in hireBING, we regularly suggest students approach offices and departments that are of interest to inquire whether there might be opportunities,” Smith said. “It is important for students to use their network of friends, faculty and staff in their academic departments and other campus departments to find out
about on-campus employment opportunities.” Many of these organizations which offer employment, including Sodexo, have their own application processes. Sodexo employs between 400 and 500 students during the academic year according to Jim Ruoff, the resident district manager at Sodexo. “We usually consider ourselves the biggest employer on campus, but technically if you count all those RAs, student affairs has us beat,” Ruoff said. When free room and board is factored in, the job of resident assistant (RA) is one of the top-paying jobs on campus for undergraduates, and one of the most competitive,
It is important for students to use their network ... to find out about on-campus employment Brandy Smith Assistant Director at Fleischman Center
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To make parking easier, Swoosh! app fast-tracks paying for meters in designated commuter lots Zachary Wingate Pipe Dream News
Binghamton University’s parking services plans to simplify on-campus parking by rolling out new parking lot designations and payment methods. According to Susan Crane, the director of parking services, lots will be color coordinated. Lots for residents are now designated in yellow and lots for commuters are marked with green. All residential lots will have a letter ‘R,’ both on the sign and painted on the pavement at the entrance. Since residential students most often park on campus overnight, these yellow residential lots are open 24
hours a day and seven days a week. However, anyone with a parking pass may use these lots and commuters who plan to be on campus overnight should be sure to park in them. “We’re trying to make it simpler for all,” Crane said. “It’s either a green lot or a yellow lot.”” The green commuter parking lots are for all non-residents, including off-campus students, faculty and staff. Residents are not permitted to park in these lots. The green commuter parking lots must be evacuated every night from midnight until 5 a.m. According to Crane, parking
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Breaks added to '16-'17 academic calendar LUMA projection arts festival to paint the town Reading period, earlier move-in day implemented to help reduce stress
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Assistant News Editor Next fall’s academic calendar will see the semester start earlier in the year to allow for breaks throughout the semester. A committee consisting of Provost Donald Nieman, Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Enrollment Donald Loewen, faculty representatives, graduate and undergraduate student representatives and staff from various departments decided upon changes earlier this summer to be implemented for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 academic calendars.
The fall and spring semesters will start approximately one week earlier than usual, which will allow for short breaks at the mid-point of each semester. The changes also ensure 14 weeks of instruction with exactly 14 of each instructional day and at least two reading days to help students prepare for finals. In addition, winter session will now consist of one week in December after Christmas and two weeks in January. There were no changes made to summer session. The committee’s goal, Nieman said, was not only to meet federal, state and SUNY requirements for course-meeting time, but also to promote convenience
and student success. “With fall semester ending at least one week before Christmas, the committee hoped to better facilitate holiday travel, campus shutdown, and Winter Session,” he wrote in an email. According to Nieman, the committee also hoped the inclusion of the four-day weekends mid-semester in early October and early March would give students time to relax. “These breaks are designed to reduce the stress that builds over the course of a long semester and help improve academic performance,” Nieman wrote.
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After the sun goes down this Friday night, Binghamton University alumni will be illuminating Downtown with a new kind of light. LUMA, Binghamton’s first projection arts festival, will turn Downtown buildings into canvases for a light show from 8 p.m. until midnight. The five featured buildings are all between Lewis Street and Henry Street, a few blocks north of Main Street. Joshua Bernard, who graduated in 2013, and Nick Rubenstein, who graduated in 2015, are the event’s co-founders. The two have worked
closely with Downtown gallery owner John Brunelli, director of economic development Robert Murphy and local photographer Tice Lerner. The display is possible because of a method known as “projection mapping,” which allows the artist to turn a complex or textured 3D surface into a projection display, as opposed to limiting them to a traditional flat surface. Lerner suggested that Bernard look into projection mapping after attending a projection art event at the restaurant Social on State. “The projections will be big, bright motion graphics that take advantage of the architecture of the buildings themselves,”
Rubenstein said. Attendees will see a total of seven original animations, solicited from art firms around the world, beamed from 12 projectors. Local vendors will be selling crafts and food, and the surrounding businesses and restaurants will be open as well. According to Bernard, a main goal of LUMA is to contribute to Binghamton’s up-and-coming cultural scene. He said that the event will be a bright addition to the city and hopefully encourage those outside the city to visit. “Binghamton has a great art scene, a great restaurant scene,”
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Watson awarded $600K for grad scholarships National Science Foundation gives BU 5-year grant for STEM studies Pelle Waldron
Assistant News Editor With a new grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), students seeking master’s degrees in engineering will have a new opportunity to receive funding. The Binghamton University Watson School of Engineering & Applied Science was awarded $610,180 over five years from the NSF. The grant will go to scholarships for students working toward masters degrees in electrical, computer and mechanical engineering. Up to 30 students could receive scholarships from this grant, with a maximum of $10,000 per student for each year it takes to complete the degree. Stephen Zahorian, the chair of the department of electrical and computer engineering, assisted in writing the 15page proposal detailing why BU should receive funding. The NSF reviewed it, and the department was awarded about 25 percent of the funding they originally asked for. “The grant is expected to increase the number of domestic students seeking master’s degrees … especially women and minorities,” Zahorian wrote in an email. “The goal is to add value to our master’s programs and make these programs more attractive to our students.” The engineering department’s master’s degree program usually attracts international students, according to Zahorian. In an attempt to increase the number of U.S. citizens in the program, the scholarships from the new grant will be given to students who are permanent residents in the U.S., with a preference given to those in need for financial aid. Students can apply online for the grant. A need for financial aid will be factored into the
students’ application process, as well as academic performance. The application process will require students to submit letters of recommendation, an essay and interview with the selection committee, which is made up of engineering faculty members. Kenneth J. McLeod, the director of clinical science and engineering research lab at BU, said that the most important part of the grant is that it gives students a way to prepare for their futures. Students will have a chance to pursue their master’s degree instead of looking straight to employment after college. “Students need to take a much more active role in planning their career,” McCleod wrote in an email. “Exposure to the principles of entrepreneurship helps to prepare students for this new, modern work environment.” Those receiving the grant will also have to take a three-credit course on entrepreneurship. McLeod said it was an important component of the program because it gives students exposure to life outside of college. These credits will go towards the 30 credits required to finish the program. Additionally, students will be assigned a mentor as part of the program. This could be a faculty member, fellow graduate student or alumnus. Aiding students who typically might not be able to gain their master’s degree is beneficial to everyone involved, said Jesse Wong, a junior majoring in industrial systems engineering. “A diverse body of students will contain different backgrounds and cultures that students can engage and learn from,” Wong said. “Learning different backgrounds and cultures can help in the future when applying for jobs or working in different parts of the
world.” Despite only being a five-year grant, McCleod said that in the future, programs modeled after this one could benefit schools nationwide. “The new program initiated by Dr. Zahorian is at the cutting edge of engineering education,” McCleod said. “We expect this program to have a profound influence on the success of our students, but also serve as a template for other engineering schools throughout the country.”
The goal is to add value to our masters program and make these programs more attractive to our students — Stephen Zahorian Chair of Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Emily Earl/Assistant Photography Editor A new color-coded system simplifies parking across campus. Lots marked with yellow are for resident parking, and green lots are for commuter parking.
With app, drivers can refill meters on-the-go PARK continued from Page 1 services has added Lot G and J1 to the overnight list while changing Lot T to commuter. The changes come down to a matter of trying to make parking regulations easier to follow. “In the past if you were in a snow lot you had to move, so what we tried to do is make it all or nothing,” Crane said. “Hopefully this is going to be easier to figure out where they can park and where they can’t.” Another change in on-campus parking is the way students, staff and faculty pay for parking. Taking metered parking into the digital age, parking services has decided to employ an app that will allow
drivers to add money to meters using their smartphone. The app, entitled Whoosh!, can be downloaded on the app store and allows users parked in metered spots to receive notifications when their time is going to run out. The app was created by Parkeon, a company that specializes in parking and transit payment methods, and will have a fee of 35 cents for each transaction made through it. “There’s always changes in the parking world,” Crane said. “We’re constantly looking at different technologies and seeing what we can do to make parking simpler.” Kristina Klimek, a senior majoring in environmental studies, said that she is unsure that the
changes will alleviate the perceived lack of prime parking spots on campus. “I had a car but didn’t drive to campus last year because of parking on campus,” Klimek said. “I think this will simplify the lots and parking process, but I don’t know if it will make finding parking places any easier.” According to Matt Dolley, a junior majoring in English, the color-coded lots are just a band-aid on a much larger problem. “Really they’re stuck making the best of a bad situation because, geographically, campus just isn’t in the right area to accommodate much development,” he said. “There’s no more room for lots.”
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of buying and selling textbooks, the bookstore hires people at the according to ResLife. Off Campus start and end of each semester. College Transportation (OCCT) “We usually double our staff exclusively hires students as from about 20 students to about bus drivers, monitors and 35 or 40 during the busy times,” receptionists, with a $10 starting Sheffer said. salary and free training for the Campus Recreation also offers commercial driver’s license test. a wide variety of positions, some Temporary work is also an of which pay over New York option. According to Heather state’s $8.75 minimum wage. Sheffer, the store manager at Some currently listed positions the Binghamton University include lifeguard at $9.75 per Bookstore, to deal with the rush hour and water safety instructor
at $10.80 per hour. But according to Smith, the best way to land a solid campus job is to stay in-tune with the hiring cycles and actively seek out different opportunities. “More positions will be available at the beginning of the academic year, and many offices recruit students one semester ahead of time,” Smith said. “Be prepared for the hiring cycle, and make sure you can quickly respond to postings.”
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NY to spend $2.5M on state park playgrounds New York state is making a big investment in playgrounds at state parks. Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced the state will spend $2.5 million to build or improve 13 playgrounds at eight different state parks. The Democratic governor says the funding is part of his plan to add or upgrade 100 state playgrounds by 2020. The work will involve the replacement of old, outdated playgrounds along with new landscaping, trails and seating. Parks on the list for new playgrounds include Captree State Park in Suffolk County, Green Lakes State Park in Onondaga County, Jones Beach State Park in Nassau County and Letchworth State Park in Livingston and Wyoming counties. The work is expected to be completed in time for use next year.
Reputed Binghamton gang member gets life in federal prison A reputed Binghamton street gang member was sentenced to life in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy. The Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin reports 42-year-old Leslie Hughes was found guilty in February of a felony drug trafficking conspiracy charge related to crack cocaine and heroin. Hughes was among 14 individuals accused of being members or associates of the “MacBallers” Bloods gang set who were charged in March 2014 following an investigation into the Broome County drug trafficking operation. Prosecutors say Hughes supplied other MacBallers members with crack. Judge Thomas McAvoy said at sentencing that he believes Hughes is a danger to the public, which is why he recommended the maximum penalty. This is the fourth felony drug conviction for Hughes, who says he will appeal.
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Digital art festival to take over First Friday LUMA continued from Page 1 Bernard said. “The University is doing really fantastic work in a million areas too. But it can be hard to draw people from the outside and point out we’ve changed.” Bernard said that this year, he is working closely with multiple BU alumni and that he plans to involve current students in future events. “We’re extremely excited about the prospect,” Bernard said. “I’ve personally been blown away by
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Wireless, The Printing House, BC Comics and the Press & Sun Bulletin. Overall, Bernard said that community interest in the event has exceeded his expectations. With over 200 donations and hundreds of expected attendees, LUMA is bringing positive attention to Binghamton from more than locals. “People are coming back to visit just to see it, they’re bringing their friends from other cities,” Bernard said. “We want to be a destination.”
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Earlier start, added breaks commence Fall 2016 BREAK continued from Page 1 The calendar has been generally well-received thus far. Students such as Christina Bara, an undeclared sophomore, said moving in a week earlier in August is actually desirable. “I wouldn’t really mind coming in a week earlier for school in the summer because we do have such a long summer break and I find that I’m already ready to go back a week earlier than we usually do anyways,” she said. Bara added that beginning break earlier in December by starting a week earlier in the
summer is another positive addition due to the impending harsh winters. “It would be better to end earlier in December because that’s when I feel like I need a break from school, especially when it starts to get cold,” she said. According to Max Steinbach, a junior majoring in environmental studies, the addition of the mid-semester breaks is the greatest benefit of the new calendar. “For a lot of students, the idea of having a shorter summer or winter break seems unappealing because we think of those as the
times we really get to unwind, but I think we’ll realize that it’s actually worth it so we can have the mid-semester breaks,” Steinbach said. “Breaking up the semester will really give us time to breathe.” Kate Gerontianos, an undeclared sophomore, agreed, adding that the previous calendar didn’t feature enough time mid-semester to unwind. “This past year there were no breaks from January until April, which is too long,” she said. “The mid-semester breaks would give us some time to regroup ourselves and come back with a better mindset.”
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MisterWives ushers in the fall semester at this year's Shindig Emily Earl/Assistant Photography Editor
MisterWives kick off the fall semester by performing on stage at the Shindig at the Fountain, an event hosted by Campus Activities. Cincinnati-based indie-pop trio Public opened the concert.
Hosted by Campus Activities, the evening included an opening preformance from the 3 person band 'Public' Odeya Pinkus | Release Editor If Friday night was any indication of what’s in store for this year’s concert lineup, then Binghamton University students have a lot to look forward to. The fall semester kicked off a with a concert by the band MisterWives as a part of the Shindig at the Fountain event hosted by Campus Activities. Opening for MisterWives was
Cincinnati-based indie-pop trio Public. With high-energy songs like “Pretty Face,” Public pumped up the crowd with their music and impressive energy. Even the band’s drummer could be seen dancing to the beat along with his bandmates and the crowd. MisterWives impressed with an eclectic mix of songs, welcoming students to campus with a upbeat sound. Opening with their album’s title track, “Our Own House,” it was clear that the audience was in for
an exciting night. Despite having less hype than other BU concerts, MisterWives’ performance had all of the qualities of a great Spring Fling concert. And whether you were familiar with MisterWives’ music or not, it was impossible to not feed off of their genuine positive energy. Lead vocalist Mandy Lee has an impressive voice, and the band made a strong effort to show off all they had to a receptive crowd. “I thought it was really
good,” said Erin Livingston, an undeclared freshman. “She [Mandy Lee] had really good stage presence … it was different from a lot of concerts I’ve been to in that there was a lot of horns and other types of instruments and sounds.” Besides Lee’s distinctive voice, MisterWives set themselves apart with their impressive brass section. With only six members on stage, the band delivered a powerful and resonating performance. At one point, the trumpeter and vocalist
duked it out to see if they could match each others notes. The bass player attempted doing a flip. We found out that Lee can play the drums. Lee also impressed the crowd with her openness about gender roles. “Do you ever feel that society’s standards for women and for men are complete and utter bullshit,” said Lee while doing push-ups on the stage, before introducing their empowering song “Not Your Way.”
The band also did some covers in addition to original songs from their debut album, including Cyndi Lauper’s “Girl’s Just Want To Have Fun.” As their set came to a close, they hit a home run with their exciting rendition of crowd-pleaser “Uptown Funk.” “I loved their energetic vibe and presence,” said Melissa Chalson, a senior double-majoring in English and human development. ”They are so cool without even trying and their music goes along with that.”
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Light up your new living area with some creative decorations A new room is a nice, clean slate, and you don't need to spend a fortune in order to make it look awesome Anna Szilagyi | Staff Writer During the chaos that is movein weekend, many of us neglect one of the most important steps in setting up our new homes: decorating. It’s easy enough to tape up a few posters and call it a day, but the right decor can make the difference between a rest stop between classes and a place to call home. Whether it’s your first time on campus or you’ve just moved into your first apartment, decorating your space is essential to feeling like you’re at home. If you’re looking for art for your walls or some extra furniture for your suite or living room, Goodwill and Salvation Army are excellent places to start. You can find anything from quirky, abstract paintings to cross-stitch grandma sentiments for cheap, and with one-of-akind finds, no one else’s room will look quite like yours. If irony is your thing, then this is the place to go. Who doesn’t love a giveaway pint glass from a bar mitzvah? If dorm furniture just
isn’t cutting it, pick up some extra chairs or an end table to change it up. You can get a solid desk from the Salvation Army for about $30 — we’ve seen it happen. You can get to Goodwill by bus if you don’t have a car. The lack of good lighting in some residence halls (cough, College-in-the-Woods, cough) can be a bummer, especially once winter comes. You can often find string lights in the seasonal or clearance section of Target or Walmart, which add an instant cozy effect to any room. If you’re not into the holiday vibe, try paper lanterns as an alternative. If you live on campus, make sure to hang your lights at least 18 inches from the ceiling so you don’t get any fire code violations. If you’re in a suite or apartment, taking up space on blank walls can be a challenge. Tapestries are great for this, but they can be expensive. Plus, if you’re living on campus, you’ll have to get it fireproofed, which is expensive. If you’re not down for that commitment, a large whiteboard or chalkboard is great for common room decor. They’re
not just for communicating with roommates; visitors can doodle and sign it, which will keep your space dynamic. Pick up markers and chalk in a bunch of colors and go crazy. If you’re feeling extra crafty, you can purchase chalkboard paint at AC Moore or Michaels and turn just about anything into a canvas for your chalk masterpieces. PSA: don’t do this in your dorm, or else you’ll definitely get fined. For those who enjoy being constantly surrounded by photos of yourself and others, head to CVS to print out pictures. With a little bit of adhesive, these can fill up some wall space with pieces of your home life. Not only will you feel surrounded by your friends and family, anyone that walks into your room will automatically think that you’re incredibly popular. With a little creativity, transforming your dorm room or apartment into a home is easy. Channel your inner interior designer, because once the Binghamton winter hits, you won’t want to leave your perfectly decorated home.
At the beginning of every semester, syllabus week graces Binghamton University with its presence. With assignments almost nonexistent and class times cut short, it may be the last chance you get to enjoy some free time for a few months. Make the most of syllabus week with Release’s tips. 1. Go to general interest meetings (GIMs) — Whether you’re a freshman looking to find your place or a senior trying to get out of a rut, GIMs are a great way to find your next great passion (or just grab a couple of slices of free Nirchi’s). From learning about sports debate to finding out when you can get guitar lessons, it’s important to make college more than just classes and partying. Don’t get us wrong, do those things. But find other stuff as well. It’s great to go places with a group of friends, but don’t let people hold you back from exploring a new hobby. There is no shame in going to a meeting alone. 2. Check out the gym — Nights filled with drinking and binge eating can take a toll on your body during your college years, and syllabus week is the perfect time to get on track to keeping yourself healthy. Even if you don’t want to spend the money on a gym membership, use your free time to find some free workout videos or head to Walmart to buy some cheap weights. Getting into a routine now will give you a sense of calm when classes get crazy, and working out is a perfect excuse to avoid studying. 3. Go outside — Before Binghamton gets gray and cold, take advantage of the sunshine and embrace the outdoors. If you have a car, there’s still time to take a trip to the lake at Nathaniel Cole Park (fondly known as the Blake) with your friends. The Spine is usually packed with people when it’s nice out, so it’s a great place to hang out with friends or even find new
ones. Exploring Downtown on foot is a great way to find some of Binghamton’s hidden gems, like the Confluence Park walking trail along the river. 4. Actually read your syllabus — You may want to pretend it’s still summer, but the reality is that tests and papers will sneak up on you quickly. Take some time to check out your assignments and make a game plan for the semester. Plus, you don’t want to be surprised when you find out you have a 20-page paper due at the end of the semester. It’s good to challenge yourself, but if you read your syllabi and feel like you can’t
handle the work load, take full advantage of the add/drop period. It’s OK to drop a class if you need to. 5. Have some drinks during the week — Once classes and clubs really get started, it’s important to try to prioritize school over alcohol. But while it’s still syllabus week, throw priorities to the side and enjoy Binghamton’s weeknight nightlife. Enjoy Taco Tuesdays at the Belmar or get competitive at Wednesday night trivia at Tom & Marty’s. This may be the only time of year that turn-up Tuesday won’t make you feel guilty on Wednesday morning.
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From bubble tea to hiking trails, there is plenty more to do and discover beyond the gates of our University Emily Mancini | Staff Writer So you’ve just started to get a hang of the Binghamton University campus, but what about off campus? Dining hall food isn’t always satisfying and trying to figure out how the Library Tower works gets old quickly. For those times when you need to hop on an Off Campus College Transport (OCCT) bus and go somewhere new, here’s a crash-course guide to getting around beyond your dorm room. State Street For a lot of BU students,
going Downtown means one thing: State Street. On Friday and Saturday nights, the street is transformed into a circus of drunken revelry and occasional public urination. Here you can find all the popular bars and dancing spots, including Tom and Marty’s, official bar sponsor of Taylor Swift, and The Rathskeller, famous for its dark corners and scorpion bowls. If you and your friends start to feel the drunk munchies, Pasquale’s pizzeria is just a stumble away. If you’re feeling wealthy, try Binghamton Hots for some delicious yet expensive mozzarella sticks. Downtown Restaurants
Believe it or not, Downtown Binghamton is not just one big strip of crowded, sticky college bars. Court, Washington and Water Street have several incredible restaurants and breweries worth checking out. Student and local favorite Lost Dog Cafe is the place to be for some killer rigatoni ala vodka, and Water Street Brewing Co. offers a huge selection of beers, along with vegan and glutenfree options on their menu. You might want to keep that in mind for parents’ weekend. Restaurants near Campus There will come a time when the burrito station in College-
in-the-Woods will lose its appeal and you won’t be able to endure the endless entrée line any longer. When you need a break from Sodexo, take a walk down Vestal Parkway and check out the nearby eateries. Los Tapatio’s has authentic Mexican food at great prices, and K&K’s The Old Teahouse offers bubble tea until midnight to satisfy your cravings. Walk a little farther and you’ll find Man Nam, a small Korean restaurant behind KFC that has some of the best food in Vestal. If you’re in the mood for something cheap and familiar, Vestal Parkway is filled with almost every chain restaurant
you can imagine. Oakdale Mall and Wegmans If you haven’t heard any of your upstate friends rant about Wegmans, let us be the first. Wegmans is everything you want in a grocery store and a little extra magic to make your foodie sense tingle. Their storebrand goods are great quality for an even greater price, and their subs will change the way you look at sandwiches forever. Across the street is Oakdale Mall, which recently got a Forever 21, meaning you can actually afford new clothes. OCCT and city buses make stops at both locations.
The Nature Preserve You’ve definitely heard about it, whether from the tour guide during your first visit, or from those hippie kids that somehow already know their way around it. Regardless, the Nature Preserve is an awesome and unique feature of Binghamton University that you definitely need to check out for yourself. Even though it’s on campus, it often feels like a whole different world. The trailhead starts right behind Mountainview College, and making your way to the view at the top is a must before it gets cold. Just make sure to wear decent walking shoes!
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Ah, we’re finally back in Binghamton, where the bouncers are lenient and the beer is cheap. Did you miss the overflowing toilet in Tom & Marty’s? Or the sweaty windows in JT’s? Those ice cubes in the Rat’s urinal trough were probably calling your name since you left in May. Well, now you’re back, safely in the clutches of State Street. And we’ll be there every step of the way. Welcome to Weekend Warriors 2015-2016!
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Looking forward to new year of Pipe Dream, together Nicolas Vega
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ith every fall semester comes the alluring promise of change. New and returning students have clean slates to improve on years past and make sure the coming year is as good as can be.
Binghamton University has unveiled some obvious changes, from the rebranding of our logo to the brand new alumni center. Some freshmen arrive to campus hoping that their next four years will mimic the cultish collegiate pride felt at many Big 10 schools and are disappointed when they find out that it’s not exactly the case here. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Your college experience is what you make of it, so why not take the passion you had planned and support what we’ve got. It’s no secret that Binghamton University students don’t have a lot of school spirit. Our teams play in front of mostly empty seats, and we openly yearn for the pride seen at schools like University
of Michigan. But spirit is a twoway street. It can’t be generated solely by students or solely by the University. It is unfair to wish we had a basketball team that has the Events Center rocking every game and then also scoff at Binghamton Athletics’ pushes for increased fandom at sporting events such as Green Day Friday. Let’s get on board with the program. What’s the harm in trying it out? If something small like wearing green on Fridays can boost school pride, that’s great. If it doesn’t work out, no harm, no foul. While we’re at it, let’s go to some games. Sure, we aren’t known for our sports, but we’re well on the road to improvement. Show our players that you care by filling the stands. And regardless
of whether the Bearcats win, the game can still be a guaranteed good time. Instead of pregaming for a night Downtown by going to your friend’s flat in Dickinson Community, head over to the Events Center and shout until you’re hoarse. Heck, smuggle in some mixed drinks if you want to. Trust us, you’ll love going to BU a lot more when you watch men’s basketball take on the University at Albany. And just as the University is evolving, so is the surrounding city. Binghamton is on the rebound, and is continuing on a path toward becoming a full-fledged college town like Ithaca. Grab a group of friends and go to a Binghamton Mets game. Head Downtown and check out local artists on a
First Friday, or treat yourself to a Restaurant Week dinner out. There’s a lot to do beyond house parties and State Street, and if students support local businesses they will only continue to grow. The city is unfolding in front of us, but can’t continue if we don’t take advantage of these opportunities. This city is going to be your home for at least a few years — treat it as such. Don’t be afraid to have genuine interactions and experiences. Engage in the community. If students have pride in the city of Binghamton, the community can respond by having pride in the University. Whether this is your first semester or your last, grab this opportunity to make a change. Start the semester off right.
Views expressed in the opinion pages represent the opinions of the columnists. The only piece which represents the views of the Pipe Dream Editorial Board is the Staff Editorial, above. The Editorial Board is composed of the Editor-in-Chief, News Editor, Opinion Editor, Sports Editor and Release Editor.
Hi everyone, my name is Nick Vega and I am Pipe Dream’s editor-in-chief. If this is your first time picking up a copy of Pipe Dream, welcome, and I hope you enjoy your stay. If you are a returning reader, I thank you for your dedication (even if you just wanted to see if you came out in Weekend Warriors). I inherited a decent newspaper at the end of spring semester, but I’ll be the first to tell you that we have a lot of room for improvement. In my quest for inspiration, I found this quote: “We can rebuild him. We have the technology. We can make him better than he was. Better, stronger, faster.” Some of you may recognize that quote from the opening of “The Six Million Dollar Man,” a show that ran on ABC from 1973-1978. Now, I’ve never seen that show, but I think the quote is awesome. And, if everything goes according to plan, it will serve as a mantra for this year’s Pipe Dream staff. We hope to soon unveil a new, updated website with increased functionality and — hopefully — blogging and podcasting capabilities. We are also in the process of building a Pipe Dream app, so that you can take your favorite campus news with you everywhere you go. But new, shiny tech will be meaningless if we can’t deliver content that you want to consume. Though Binghamton
University does not have a journalism school — or even a journalism major — we put in countless hours reporting, researching, photographing, designing and writing to put out a paper twice a week, every week, for you. The goal for this year is to be a better paper than we were last year; to better serve and represent the student body. We are meant to be a newspaper for all students at Binghamton University, and we will continue to strive toward that goal. Pipe Dream was founded in 1946 as The Colonial News, way back when Binghamton University was still called Triple Cities College. We’ve been here as long as this University, and currently have more than 200 student contributors and editors. That means that we have to hold ourselves to a high standard. If ever you feel that Pipe Dream fails to cover things that are meaningful to you, or that you are not represented by us, I urge you to let me know. If you ever read a story in Pipe Dream and think “I can do better than that,” come stop by our office and talk to one of the section heads. We are always looking for new members. I am tremendously excited for the things we are going to do this year. I’m sure that you will find something that you will enjoy, whether it’s the comics in Fun Page, the features in news or the staff editorials. Perfection is our goal, and though we might not be able to reach it, we will aim for it each and every issue. The future is bright for Pipe Dream. I hope you come along for the ride.
It's college: branch out, find your niche and don't do dumb things
Don't sit around in your dorm room waiting for fun experiences to find you. Go to as many GIM's as you can, you'll find your place here Odeya Pinkus
Release Editor
Freshmen! Welcome to Binghamton University, it’s lovely to have you. I hope you had a decent first weekend in college. Perhaps I gave some of you a tour of this lovely campus. Actually, I most certainly did. If so, please say hi to me around BU, it’ll make my day. In my two years here I’d like to think that I’ve learned something about college, so here is some advice for
your freshman year. First off, if you’re upset that you’re at BU, it’s time to relax. After being here for two years, let me tell you: this place is great. I absolutely love it and I’m not just trying to emulate a brochure. Once I walked outside of a bar Downtown and I stepped on a lobster. It was bizarre, but an awesome story that I now like to share at parties. Those things don’t happen at Yale University (not that at any point I was going to go to Yale). Speaking of Ivy Leagues, it’s safe to assume that some of you are just waiting it out in BU until
you are off the waitlist for Cornell University. That’s fine, but try not to treat BU like purgatory, because it’s not. Some of us are in it for the long haul and are looking to make this place our home. Even if you don’t think you are going to stay here, give this place a chance. It might surprise you. For those of you who are beginning a long and illustrious four years here, welcome to the club. It’s going to be an awesome if you give it the good-old college try. Speaking of clubs, they are not overrated. Join them. Find the
things you are interested in, go forth and prosper. If you are currently thinking that you want to wait it out a semester to “get settled in,” don’t. Starting out in your first semester is important. It’s how you make friends, even if you’ve already gone out with your entire Collegein-the-Woods dorm floor. Trust me, you’ll retain like five of those people, max. Also try something you haven’t before. Yes, that’s cliché, but I really can’t think of another time in your life when you’ll have such an easy time getting your own public access television show.
Another important topic: going out (obviously). Watch out for your friends. Watch out for your frenemies. Watch out for everyone around you because it’s the right thing to do. If you see something that doesn’t look right, you can say something. If you’re embarrassed that you intervened, you can just blame it later on being drunk. But you don’t want to be the person who could have helped but didn’t. Don’t be an idiot. Don’t let your friends be idiots. If you have a friend who is blacked out and is trying to go home with someone, take them
home instead. Help out a person who needs it. You’ll have plenty of other nights to have fun; you can take one night out to make sure a person doesn’t become a headline the next day. Going Downtown can be fun, but be smart about it. On a parting note, think twice before automatically overlooking Late Nite Binghamton. They brought a kangaroo once, that was awesome. — Odeya Pinkus is a junior double majoring in English and Theatre
Binghamton University taught me how to make the most of being by myself Take yourself out to dinner, go to movies alone and learn the hardest, but most rewarding, thing in college — being OK with being alone Katie Dowd
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My first defining memory of being a Binghamton University student is of calling my mom at 2 a.m., sobbing uncontrollably. The kind of crying I did that night was the kind of crying I tend to reserve for funerals and the final scene in “Titanic.” It was ugly. I was crying because I was homesick; I missed my mom and my cat and the familiarity of the town I grew up in, regardless of how much I disliked it. I was crying because it was cold and I was in Binghamton, which is reason enough to cry any winter
day here. Beyond this surface discomfort, though, I was crying because I was alone with myself for the first time in my life. I’ve written before in Pipe Dream about my lifelong struggle with depression and anxiety, but there had always been distractions around me when I lived at home. The familiar is a banal comfort, even on the worst days. Even on the nights I ended up calling a suicide hotline, there were saved episodes of “Jeopardy!” in the DVR for my mom and me to watch. There was always something to keep me out of the dark places in my head. When I got to BU, I left all familiarity and comfort behind. I had a hard time making friends.
I hated everyone around me for daring to be happy, hated how they were worthy of love when I so clearly was not. I hated their smiles and their laughs and their casual affection because I hated myself. I was lost. I didn’t go to class much that semester, and I was hospitalized for the fourth time in as many years when I went home for summer break. The hardest thing you will do in college has nothing to do with the classes you take or the friends you make. The hardest thing you will do in college is learn how to be alone. I cannot reiterate this enough, however; learning how to be alone is also the most rewarding thing you will do in college. It’s hard and frightening, and even
being completely comfortable in your own skin does not exempt your from flights of overwhelming grief. But you have no control over anything in this world except your own conduct – you cannot control your asshole professors or the idiots on your dorm floor, and you can’t make anyone like you, no matter how hard you try. You can, however, learn to like yourself. You can learn to enjoy taking yourself out to dinner, and sitting in dark movie theaters with your feet up on the seat in front of you all by yourself. You can learn to enjoy the blissful peace of sitting on a bench with the sun on your face. Even if you have to fake it until you make it, you can do it. I know how tempting it is to
numb every ounce of pain you feel, be it with drugs or alcohol or an addiction to buying combat boots. Believe me, the void never goes away. Even when things are going well, you are going to have to deal with the festering sores of trauma. But trying to numb yourself will only make you sicker. I know it’s hard. I know what the mental feedback loop of past traumas is like. But I also know that shutting down won’t get me anywhere. I have shit to do. I have a life to live. To all the new freshmen and transfer students, it’s OK if you’re lost. It’s OK if you can’t make friends just yet. It’s OK if you cry every day. This is new and hard and it takes some adjustment. But in the meantime, you can hang
out with yourself. You can have fun in the solitude. Take heart: for a long time I thought that I would be alone in college until the day I graduated, that I would just be here for a while and move on. I was wrong; the amount of love I have in my life now is overwhelming and indescribable, and the friendships I have here at BU bring me endless joy. And I have that level of love in my life because I accept my friends’ love. I let them in, because I’m finally comfortable enough with myself to let people see me as I am. I’m OK with myself. You can be OK with yourself too. — Katie Dowd is a senior majoring in English.
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Bearcats bring back strong offensive core for 2015 campaign
BU lacks veteran setter on roster but returns first-team All-AE member Hovie, reigning ROY LaGoy E.Jay Zarett Sports Editor
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Junior outside hitter Allison Hovie led BU with 3.21 kills per set last season.
The 2015 Binghamton volleyball team features five starters from its 2014 squad that advanced to the America East Tournament semifinal. But the Bearcats have a big question mark heading into the year: who will replace former star setter Amanda Dettmann? Dettmann, who graduated following the 2014 season, was a four-year starter for the Bearcats at the setter position. She started 118 career games and finished her time at BU ranked third in program history with 4,198 career assists. Dettmann led her team to two America East tournament appearances, including the championship in 2012. “It is going to be tough to replace a four year starting setter,” BU head coach Glenn Kiriyama said. “It is going to be a big change for the rest of the team.” Looking to fill the void will be sophomore setter Sarah Ngo and freshman setter Kaelan Haag. Ngo saw limited action last season, compiling 18 assists and nine digs over 15 matches. Haag has yet
to compete in a collegiate game, however; as a high school senior last season, she accumulated 193 kills, 55 blocks and 354 assists. “I think the girls [in preseason practices] are working hard, as usual,” Kiriyama said. “We’ve got three new girls in and they’ve learned things pretty quickly, so it has gone well.” While the Bearcats may not have an experienced setter on the roster, they return a strong group of hitters, led by junior outside hitter Allison Hovie. Hovie, a firstteam All-America East selection last season, finished third in the conference in kills per set (3.18), accumulated 28 service aces while recording eight double-doubles. Hovie will be the focal point of BU’s offensive attack this season. “She is a good player for us,” Kiriyama said. “She’ll be relied upon to carry a big offensive load as an outside hitter. Also, I think with her standing comes a little bit more leadership responsibilities and she is our captain for this upcoming year.” Also returning on the Binghamton attack are senior right-side hitter Megan Burgess and sophomore middle hitter Alexis LaGoy. LaGoy, the 2014
America East Rookie of the Year, ranked first on BU with a .294 hitting percentage, while Burgess ranked second at .225. Burgess also ranked second on the team with 2.57 kills per set. Junior libero Bailey Walker will again anchor BU’s back line this season. Walker had one of the most successful seasons of any libero in program history last season. She ranked second in the AE and 24th nationally with 5.17 digs per set and set the program record for digs in a season, tallying 558. “She’s very quick and she gets to a lot of balls,” Kiriyama said. “We are also looking for her to step up her leadership responsibilities on the court and just up her game a little bit this year.” The Bearcats opened their season this weekend by dropping three of four contests at the Florida Atlantic Invitational. BU was swept, 3-0, by Georgia Southern in its first game of 2015 and followed that by falling, 3-2, to BethuneCookman. The Bearcats were then defeated, 3-0, by the host Florida Atlantic, before rebounding to top Stetson, 3-2. For complete coverage of the Florida Atlantic Invitational, visit bupipedream. com/sports/volleyball.
PLAYERS TO WATCH SENIOR RIGHT SIDE HITTER
JUNIOR LIBERO
SOPHOMORE MIDDLE HITTER
MEGAN BURGESS
BAILEY WALKER
ALEXIS LAGOY
2014 STATS:
2014 STATS:
2014 STATS:
258 KILLS 2.53 K/S .222 HITTING PERCENTAGE
89 ASSISTS 34 SERVICE ACES 558 DIGGS
240 KILLS 2.20 K/S .294 HITTING PERCENTAGE
In her first full year as a starter, Walker set the BU program record for digs in a season.
Entering the 2015 campaign, Burgess has started 73 career games as a Bearcat.
LaGoy was named the America East 2014 Rookie of the Year after her debut season.
Binghamton men's rugby player earns recognition at Northeast regional combine After strong performance at USA Rugby Tracking Camp, senior Nicholas Coppola has chance to fufill Olympic dreams in 2016
Jeff Twitty
Assistant Sports Editor Next summer, for the first time in 92 years, rugby will return to the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Though often thought of as the fastest-growing team sport in the United States, the men’s version of the game is frequently relegated to the club level at domestic universities, overshadowed by its padded and American cousin, football. But this summer, one Binghamton University rugby player with Olympic dreams took a major leap forward to put his sport — and his school — on the map. Senior Nicholas Coppola, a loose forward on Binghamton University’s men’s club rugby team, was one of only 26 male rugby players selected to attend
this summer’s Northeast Rugby Olympic Development Academy. The Academy is a feeder program to the United States men’s national rugby union team — nicknamed the Eagles. It offers opportunities that allowed Coppola to spend a portion of his summer with top players and coaches in hopes of earning a spot on the national roster. “I really like to play and I would love to continue playing after graduation, after college and see where that takes me,” Coppola said. Following a recommendation from his coach, Coppola attended the USA Rugby National Tracking Camp — a combine event hosted by Columbia University in May. Following the combine, Coppola was selected from over 50 attendees at the event to join the prestigious academy’s 26-man recruiting class.
“It really opened my eyes to what’s out there,” Coppola said of his combine experience. “We saw guys from Division III colleges who competed with Division I guys who were the best on their team to go to the combine. There were a couple of Eagles selects that were also coming out. And there were a lot of ‘transfer athletes’ — for example, track and football guys — who are interested in training for rugby.” In an era of multi-sport athletes like the NFL’s Jarryd Hayne, a former star of Australia’s National Rugby League and current running back on the San Francisco 49ers, the concept of the “transfer athlete” is bringing attention to rugby and its stars stateside. However, with a Binghamton club team featuring no varsity athletes from any sport, Coppola’s recognition by
the Academy serves as a major service in getting rugby at BU recognized. “Even when we did well, we were a very under-the-radar team,” Coppola said. “Now we’re hopefully trying to get that recognition to bring us closer and tightly knit with the school, because that’s ultimately what we want for the team.” With a lack of NCAA-level promotion, getting word out to fans, followers — and even players — can be tough in the world of collegiate rugby. Coppola heard news of the May 17 combine date only weeks before attending. He believes that by having USA Rugby continue to sponsor events alongside partners such as the Northeast Rugby Academy, the sport’s reach can spread with or without front-page promotion. “I do believe that this will
begin to branch out and start to make rugby more widespread — it’s the fastest growing sport in America right now,” Coppola concluded. “But the thing is, it
has to be stuff like this. Where through me or through the team we get the word out so people know … that this is something available to them.”
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Nicholas Coppola, a senior on the Binghamton men’s club rugby team, was selected as a recruit to the Northeast Rugby Academy in July. The Academy serves as an official feeder to the USA national men’s rugby team.
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Despite roster turnover, BU aims to build on 2014 AE semifinal appearance
After exceeding expectations with a fourth-place finish last year, Bearcats projected seventh in preseason conference poll
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Junior goalkeeper Robert Moewes recorded 10 saves in BU’s season-opening loss to Wright State on Friday.
Orlaith McCaffrey
Assistant Sports Editor Last season, for the first time since 2008, the Binghamton men’s soccer team advanced to the semifinals of the America East playoffs. Despite being ranked seventh of eight in the AE preseason poll, the Bearcats
carried the third seed into the postseason tournament before being bested in overtime by Hartford. BU has once again been predicted to finish seventh of eight in 2015. This season, however, the Bearcats will field a team that includes 16 newcomers, more than any other team in program history. For a
squad with such a large number of new players, an adjustment period can be expected, but Binghamton must adjust quickly to have a shot at besting last year’s 3-4 conference record. “It is going to take some time, obviously, but I think that we’ve got some pretty sophisticated soccer players that we’ve brought in,” head coach Paul
Marco said. “The growth rate and the strength and the level of competitiveness that our young guys can actually bring to the game may be a deciding factor for us.” Returning players are also set to play important roles in BU’s 2015 campaign. Leading the Bearcat defense will be 2014 AE Goalkeeper of the
Year, Robert Moewes, who was recently named to the Hermann Trophy Watch List. In 2014, the standout sophomore was second in the conference with 73 saves, including 11 in an outing against nationally ranked opponent Syracuse. Junior back Zach Galluzo, who played in 15 matches last season and was named to the America East All-Tournament team, will also help shore up the Bearcat defense. Senior midfielder Tucker Sandercock, as well as junior midfielders Mike Kubik and Connor Nealis, will round out BU’s backline. Freshman midfielder and Munich, Germany native Kevin Flesch is also set to compete for a staring spot in the backfield. Offensively, the Bearcats will look for production from junior forwards Logan Roberts and Alex Varkatzas as well as graduate forward Pascal Trappe — a trio that combined to score four goals in 2014. “Having Pascal and Tucker back will help us from a maturity standpoint,” Marco said. “I think that they will have to take on some roles that the two of them perhaps didn’t have to fill in the past. They’ve had some injuries for the last year, but both seem to be quite healthy and very hungry to play, so I’m just thrilled to have the two of them back again.”
The group is tasked with improving an offense that scored just 16 goals and took a conference-worst 178 shots last season. Despite winning three AE contests, the Bearcats were outshot by their conference opponents in all but two matches. Amid many new faces, this BU squad aims to once again eclipse expectations and contend when the postseason arrives. “We want to make it deep into the playoffs,” Marco said. “We want to be playing at Thanksgiving time. Those are lofty goals right now, for where we currently are, but I do feel like this group is going to come along.” On Friday, Binghamton kicked off its season with a 2-0 loss to Wright State in the opening round of the Bert & Ira Wolstein Classic in Columbus, Ohio. The Bearcats, who started seven newcomers, conceded both goals within three minutes of each other during the second half and were outshot 19-7. Goalkeeper Robert Moewes recorded double-digit saves (10) for the second time in his career. Binghamton faced off against tournament hosts Ohio State on Sunday. Results of the contest were not available at the time of production. Visit bupipedream.com/sports/soccer for full coverage of the Bert & Ira Wolstein Classic.
PLAYERS TO WATCH SOPHOMORE FORWARD
JUNIOR FORWARD
JUNIOR FORWARD
ISAIAH BARRETT
ALEX VARKATZAS
LOGAN ROBERTS
2014 STATS:
2014 STATS:
2014 STATS:
19 GAMES PLAYED 16 GAMES STARTED 3 SHOTS
20 GAMES PLAYED 2 GOALS 182 SHOT PERCENTAGE
19 GAMES PLAYED 16 SHOTS 2 ASSISTS
Barrett was named to the America East All-Rookie Team in 2014.
Varkatzas tied for the Bearcats team lead with two goals scored in 2014
In BU's 2014 quaterfinal match against Stony Brook, Roberts had a goal and an assist to help the Bearcats secure a victory.
Binghamton to feature mixture of youth and experience in 2015 season Freshman Johnston nets game-winner in BU's opening victory aganst SBU, but team fails to score, forced to settle for tie against Canisius
Jeff Twitty
Assistant Sports Editor During the course of the 20142015 offseason, the Binghamton women’s soccer team lost back and midfield anchors, Connie Gormley and Emily Nuss, to graduation. In addition, the Bearcats also lost last season’s point and assist leaders — midfielders Katie O’Neill and Rebecca Raber, respectively — to transfer. But, in its season opener against St. Bonaventure on August 21, Binghamton (1-0-1) did exactly what it needed to do to set the tone for its 2015 campaign. The Bearcats rallied for a 2-1 come-from-behind victory, earning their first win over the Bonnies (01-1) in over five seasons. “We talk a lot about having a perfect response to mistakes or obstacles and I thought that was definitely an obstacle in the first half for us,” Binghamton head coach Sarah McClellan said after the season opener. “So I thought the team battled back really well — blocked [the early deficit] out of their mind and just continued to play.” Binghamton will look to build
upon a 2014 campaign that ended with a 4-2 PK loss against New Hampshire in the America East quarterfinals. Among the top returners from last year’s squad are senior midfielder Katherine Corcoran, a 2014 second team All-America East selection, senior forward Stephani Church, who scored BU’s first goal of the season against the Bonnies and redshirt sophomore forward Jacque Rice, coming off a 2014 campaign that saw her named to the AE All-Rookie team. Sophomore goalkeeper Katie Hatziyianis is back in net after recording a .763 save percentage mark in over 845 minutes played last season. Looking to assist Hatziyianis on the defensive side of the field for BU are junior backs Kelly Corrado and Allison Mack and sophomore back Hannah Shankman — all returners from a squad that posted six shutouts in the 2014 season. But Binghamton isn’t without new talent this season. The Bearcats reloaded with eight newcomers, including seven freshmen. And already, the rookies are stepping up in a big way. In the 70th minute against St. Bonaventure, freshman midfielder Sierra Barr
found freshman forward Julianne Johnston to connect for the contest’s game-winning goal. “That was huge and we’re going to get better and better each game,” McClellan said of Johnston’s goal. “The more players we can continue to get experience and collaborations on the field, the more longevity we’re going to have and the progress will continue all the way to [America East play].” In BU’s second contest, this time against Mid Atlantic Athletic member Canisius, Binghamton was presented with its first overtime challenge of the season — double overtime to be more exact. Despite holding an 11-4 advantage in shots over the Golden Griffins (1-1-2) in regulation, the Bearcats were unable to convert their scoring chances into goals. “I liked our fight, we stayed attacking the entire game and in both overtimes we were very alert,” McClellan said after her team’s second match. “The tough thing is when you got a team that you are getting more shots than and doing a lot of attacking … It doesn’t matter how you played the whole game, one mistake could cost you the game.” Again outshooting Canisius in
both 10-minute overtime periods, 5-1, the Bearcats continued to struggle finding the back of the net and ultimately settled for a 0-0 draw. And against a Golden Griffins team that entered the Bearcats Sports Complex averaging 5.6 goals per game, Binghamton’s first shutout of the season was a testament to its dominant backfield play. “We knew that they had some players who could score some goals and some dangerous forwards,” McClellan said. “So I thought we shut them down very well.” In attack, McClellan believes that communication will be key as the offense continues to sharpen its game against non-conference competition. “I thought we had some moments of brilliance there,” she said. “So its going to come together, we just have to stay with it and make sure that we communicate until we find that rhythm.” The Bearcats returned to the field Sunday, when they took on Lehigh in a non-conference contest. Results of the game were not available at the time of production. Visit bupipedream.com/sports/ soccer for a complete breakdown of the match.
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Sophomore goalkeeper Katie Hatziyianis returns in the Binghamton goal after registering a .763 save percentage in 845 minutes last season.
PLAYERS TO WATCH REDSHIRT-SOPHOMORE FORWARD
JACQUE RICE 2014 STATS: 3 GOALS 7 POINTS 17 SHOTS Rice was named to the 2014 America East All-Rookie Team.
SOPHOMORE MIDFIELDER
SOPHOMORE GOALIE
VALERIE MCNAMARA
KATIE HATZIYIANIS
2014 STATS:
2014 STATS:
2 GOALS 5 POINTS .500 SHOT PERCENTAGE
17 GAMES PLAYED 29 SAVES .763 SHOT PERCENTAGE
McNamara led the Bearcats in shot percentage last season.
Hatziyianis made four crucial saves in BU’s 2014 America East quarterfinal game.