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Equality for genders lies in education

Psychologist considers ethnic norms

CCE hosts panel to dissect stereotypes of masculinity in society

Stanley Huey stresses observing differences in mental health treatment

Michelle Kraidman

Zachary Wingate

Men can play a larger role than that of quiet bystander in the fight for gender equality, and Binghamton University students and faculty are trying to get them to realize inequality can hurt men just as much as women.

“Capturing Passion — Masculinity & the Cycle of Violence: Engaging Men as Allies” was held on Monday evening in the Old University Union and was the first event of a two-part speaker series. Melina Martin, the faculty student scholar for the Center for Civic Engagement and a senior double-majoring in biology and English, organized the event to incite a discussion on the effects of the unequal standards of masculinity that society has relayed unto young boys and men.

“We wanted to open up a discourse about the issue of gender equality,” Martin said. “Too many times it’s presented as a women’s issue and men are told they’re either not allowed to participate or they don’t have any input and that’s really counterproductive to the goal. The whole point is to have equality between the two genders and if you can’t involve a whole half of that equation, you’re not going to get anywhere.”

The organizers presented two videos on the perceptions of masculinity and the damage that definition can have on all members of society. It was followed

Keeping with the title of the student speaker application process, “The Pitch,” Gill said that they were hoping to both pitch their business and expose the public to the importance of virtual reality.

“What most people think of virtual reality isn’t true,” Gill said. “They think

A one-size-fits-all approach to mental health treatment might not be the answer for ethnic minorities and one researcher is looking to bring cultural competency into the field of psychology.

Stanley Huey, a psychology professor at the University of Southern California, spoke to a crowd in Lecture Hall on Monday evening about culturally sensitive mental health treatment. He drew from his experience with psychological and behavioral studies that encompass many things, including studying psychotherapy effects of juvenile gangs and youth in foster care.

Ray Romanczyk, a professor in psychology and an organizer of the event, said part of the reason Huey was chosen was his research is based solely on clinical research, as opposed to philosophies.

“What Dr. Huey is doing, and this is the key part, is evidence-based treatments,” Romanczyk said. “A lot of people are doing a lot of things out there concerning questions on how to help people. But what’s the evidence?”

Huey discussed his research on the effectiveness of mental health treatments in ethnic minorities versus white Euro-Americans, and

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Franz Lino/Photography Editor Kyrin Pollock, a sophomore majoring in biomedical engineering, and Matthew Gill, a sophomore majoring in electrical engineering, pose inside the Engineering Building. The pair were selected to be TEDxBinghamtonUniversity’s student speakers and will present about their virtual reality start-up Enhance VR to debunk what they believe are negative associations people have with virtual reality technology.

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Undergrad entrepreneurs will talk importance, applications of virtual reality Alexandra Mackof News Editor

At this year’s TEDxBinghamtonUniversity event, two students will take the stage to tell attendees why they should embrace virtual reality technology.

Sophomores Kyrin Pollock and Matthew Gill will be speaking together

about Enhance VR, their virtual reality start-up that is housed under the Binghamton University department of research and entrepreneurship. Their talk will focus both on explaining their business and research, and debunking what they believe are negative associations people have with virtual reality technology.

Teeth tell story of ancient Paleo diet

Peter Unger, '85, analyzes dental fossils to learn more about early hominins Haley Silverstein Pipe Dream News

While the paleo diet may seem like nothing more than a modern-day fad, one Binghamton University alumnus is studying its roots through the evolution of human teeth.

Peter Ungar, a professor at the University of Arkansas who graduated from BU in 1985 with a B.A. in anthropology, addressed students and faculty Monday night as part of the EvoS lecture series. His research focuses on the evolution of the human diet, and according to him, will help explain humanity’s relationship with the

environment.

“Diet is in fact the single most important parameter underlying the behavioral and ecological differences among living primates,” he explained.

Ungar said that tooth size is the simplest way to study the human diet throughout time. According to him, large teeth would be useful to process rough, low quality foods such as vegetation, meaning that in theory herbivores should have large teeth. But in reality, he found that leaf eaters had short jaws and smaller teeth to increase bite efficiency.

But he also said that tooth size alone is not the most telling way to study human ancestors’ diets. Molar enamel thickness,

the outer hard surface of the teeth, could say more.

According to Ungar, enamel originally developed for savanna or ground living.

The enamel can lengthen the lifespan of the tooth in an abrasive ground environment or strengthen the tooth against breakage from hard brittle foods like nuts, roots, seeds and dried fruits found in an open savanna.

Tooth shape may also be an indicator of diet, Ungar said. Hemispherical, blunt cusps are ideal for hard vegetation foods, while meat eaters required a different design.

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Gallery owner stresses reflection

Local artist Anthony Brunelli, '92, tells students to follow their passions Stacey Schimmel Pipe Dream News

Harpur College alumnus Anthony Brunelli came to campus Friday to speak to students about the importance of living in the moment and of embracing their thoughts and emotions — even if it means going against the grain.

Brunelli, who graduated in 1992, makes photorealist oil paintings which have been shown in museums in Paris, Florence, Prague and more.

Photorealism is a type of art in which the artist recreates a photograph as realistically as possible using another medium. Brunelli opened his own art gallery, Anthony Brunelli Fine Arts Gallery, on State Street in 2003 and manages it with his brother John.

“I wanted to be an artist,” Brunelli said. “It was always a dream and a passion and I said from a young age I was going to die trying. It didn’t

matter what I was doing, I was always going to try being an artist.”

Brunelli said he has been painting since age three. He creates his paintings by photographing a scene from different angles, stitching the images together using Photoshop and then painting the digital image on canvas. The entire process takes him anywhere from four months to a year to complete.

Brunelli’s talk did not focus on his art, however. He said that he wanted to delve deeper and help students understand the importance of honoring their passions. He encouraged students to make time to reflect on their lives and constantly ask themselves why they are here and what they can do.

“This is the time to go after your dreams and succeed because this is when you have the energy,” Brunelli

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Kevin Paredes/Contributing Photographer Kim Kirkpatrick, a professor of psychology at Kansas State University, speaks at BU as part of the Harpur College Dean’s Speaker Series in Psychological Sciences.

Visiting professor studies causes of impulsive choices Kim Kirkpatrick studies why one may choose immediate gratification over long-term reward Jeffrey Bagg

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Kevin Huaman/Contributing Photographer Anthony Brunelli, ‘92, makes photorealist oil paintings which have been shown in museums in Paris, Florence, Prague and more.

Wait one minute and get a free sandwich, or wait 20 minutes and get two sandwiches with a drink? What someone picks might reveal more than just how hungry they are.

Many believe that one’s ability to wait for a greater reward depends on one’s tendency to be impulsive. Someone who is impulsive would choose the free sandwich after waiting one minute, and someone who is less so would wait the 20 minutes for the bigger meal.

Kim Kirkpatrick, a professor of psychology at Kansas State University,

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said the motives behind seemingly impulsive choices are not as clear-cut as they may seem. During her talk at Binghamton University, part of the Harpur College Dean’s Speaker Series in Psychological Sciences, she discussed her research on the multiple pathways that lead to decisions.

She found that there are a variety of factors that affect impulsivity, and that determine how a person acts. Kirkpatrick categorized them as distal or proximal factors.

Distal factors are predetermined, like one’s genetics and environment while

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TEETH FROM PAGE 1 “If you’re eating meat, on the other hand, you want to have blades, blades that shear or slice past one another so that they can separate that meat,” he said. “You don’t have to worry about breaking that tooth because the food’s not hard.”

Human ancestors had less specialized teeth, and probably a broader diet that included both savanna and forest resources, likely with more meat.

“Tooth size, shape and structure reflect adaptation to food properties, but it tells us what an animal may eat, not what it eats on a day to day basis,” he said. “If we can understand what animals in the past actually ate, we can compare to what they’re designed to eat, to understand the way evolution works.”

Matthew Rios, a senior majoring in psychology, said the event gave him a new perspective on a topic that was generally discussed differently.

“I thought that it was informative because this article brings to light a very particular issue in paleontology and biological anthropology in that we often try to assume too much behavior from looking at bones alone,” he said.

Ungar’s current research measures microware, the small scratches on the surface of the teeth of fossils. Complex or pitted surfaces indicate the presence of a hard-food diet while simple, uniformed, striated surfaces indicate the presence of tougher foods, like meat.

“Early homo, biological members of our own genus, had increasing variance in microware texture, complexity consistent with a broad diet and a wide range of food fracture properties becoming more so over time,” he said.

Susan Ryan, EvoS program coordinator, said the decision to invite Ungar was a combination of his expertise and the relevance of the paleo diet today, which has made a resurgence.

“He’s writing over 130 scientific journal articles and books on the topic,” Ryan said. “He really knows mammal teeth and molars and the evolution of humans and human ancestors.”

Diet is ... the single most important parameter underlying the behavioral and ecological differences among living primates.

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Emily Earl/Assistant Photography Editor Stanley Huey, a psychology professor at the University of Southern California, is looking to bring cultural competency into the field of psychology.

Huey spoke to a crowd about evidence-based, culturally sensitive mental health treatment.

Ethnicity in psychology CULTURE FROM PAGE 1

the idea that therapists need to be aware of their clients’ culture, including issues of respect, discrimination, values and norms.

“The thinking was that treatments need to be culturally sensitive or responsive to the needs of ethnic minorities,” she said. “Or the clinicians had to be culturally competent in terms of their clinical behavioral practices.”

Examples included assessing client experiences with racism, being attentive to effects of minority status, issues of respect and an evaluation whether behaviors match values and norms of host culture.

More specific examples were using the polite form of ‘you’ usted - with Latino adults and incorporating spirituality and faith-based coping mechanisms in the African-American population.

However, using metaanalysis, a method that combines and analyzes multiple studies, Huey found no consistent evidence that culturally tailored treatments enhanced its effectiveness in

ethnic minorities.

“We found there was no effect,” Huey said. “We found an unequivocal and overall ‘no.’”

However, Huey followed up saying that the whole concept and questions surrounding the effectiveness of culturally tailored treatments was more complicated. He said it was necessary to look at other research that studied culturally tailored treatments that produced different results, and also to acknowledge that his own research needed more time.

“What we’ve discovered over the past decade has dramatically changed my way of thinking about mental health treatments in ethnic minorities,” Huey said. “It’s got me thinking much more critically about psychotherapy outcomes and more skeptical about common sense when it comes to psychotherapy effects.”

Samantha Wagner, a firstyear graduate student studying clinical psychology, said that she came because she found Huey’s research relevant and interesting.

“The idea that there may not be any differences or significant

effects between different cultural aspects was really interesting,” Wagner said. “And the fact that there’s still a huge need for research.”

Hannah Morton, also a firstyear graduate student studying clinical psychology, found the fact that cultural considerations aren’t a widely accepted practice among clinical studies was strange.

“I thought it was interesting that considerations aren’t something that weigh heavily when people are thinking about mental health research or services provided in clinical settings,” Morton said. “Maybe not given his findings, but I think people tend to easily gloss over it.”

Romanczyk said that he wants students to walk away from the lecture with a different understanding of the complexity involved when it comes to psychology addressing social justice issues.

“We are bombarded with soundbites and platitudes with easy answers,” Romanczyk said.

“So an appreciation that this is really tough work, that’s got be done because overall we’re not making a lot of progress.”

Genetics play role in impulsivity IMPULSE FROM PAGE 1 growing up. Proximal factors are situation-based, such as the motivation felt to wait for something and levels of desire felt for the reward.

Kirkpatrick explained her research, where she compared hyperactive rats with normal rats. The hyperactive rats were significantly more impulsive, proving that genetics could be a determining factor of impulsivity.

She also found variation when studying proximal factors. Many rats would act impulsively in some situations and controlled in others, depending on how beneficial the reward offered was.

To illustrate this, Kirkpatrick presented rats with two levers:

one would immediately give a small food reward, and the other would give a larger reward after a time delay. Kirkpatrick found that when she increased the time delay reward, more rats would choose it. But when she increased the delay, more rats went with the immediate option.

Kirkpatrick noted that it is still important to study ways to control impulsivity overall, since it has been attributed to higher Body Mass Index (BMI), lower SAT scores and lack of social and learning skills among humans.

“We need to find out why they’re impulsive, and I think that in doing that, that’s maybe our gateway to trying to develop treatments,” she said.

Attendees like Deanne

Westerman, a BU psychology professor, said they gained new ideas for their own research methods.

“Dr. Kirkpatrick’s animal model allows her to test hypotheses with much greater control over extraneous variables,” Westerman said.

“The studies that were presented at Friday’s talk were very interesting.”

Kirkpatrick said that while she likes to share her research, she also enjoys being in a place where she can learn from others.

“It’s just a chance to interact with people I might not normally interact with,” Kirkpatrick said.

“I’ve met with several other people today that aren’t in my usual circles. I think it’s a fortuitous opportunity to have good intellectual exchange.”

said. “Fear is not a real emotion. It’s an illusion, it is not something that should be there.”

According to Harpur Edge director Wendy Neuberger, Brunelli approached her during Homecoming Weekend and volunteered to speak at the Lunch and Learn. The events are held for 10 students in the Harpur Edge office each Friday. Neuberger said students enjoy the events because they are informal and provide a chance to have intimate conversations with those who have navigated their career paths.

Malcolm Smith, a senior majoring in economics who said he has attended nearly every session, said that he finds Lunch and Learns more beneficial than his classes.

“It’s important that you make connections with the world outside of this place,” Smith said. “College can be very insular and institutional and I find that I have a lot

more in common with these seasoned professionals than some students.”

Brunelli shared that when he taught art at Broome Community College, he assigned students to do something that made them step out of their comfort zone every day for a week in order to overcome their fears and reflect on their emotions and experiences.

“Your generation holds the key to changing the world, and you are,” he said. “The key to the future is now. Everything that you have or need is already inside you.”

Convincing this generation to take action, Brunelli said, is what his goal is now that he’s accomplished all he has set out to do.

“It’s really important to reflect throughout your life and say what works and what doesn’t work,” he said. “Life is about experiences, there’s no right or wrong. It’s good to explore, to fail. Nobody wants to fail but there’s no such thing as perfection.”

Students to share stage at BU TEDx TEDX FROM PAGE 1

it’s a person playing a video game in a room locked away, they think it means cutting yourself off. Really, virtual reality can open us up to so much more.”

Gill, who is majoring in electrical engineering, and Pollock, who is majoring in biomedical engineering, are part of the four-person team behind Enhance VR. The company uses office space in Old Dickinson that is designated for student entrepreneurs, but does not receive funding from the University. They support themselves mainly through competition prizes.

While Enhance VR does not have a formal product right now, they are in the process of completing a two degrees of motion simulator. Two degrees of motion technology allows a person to tilt side to side as well as forward and backward. Gill said that coupled with an Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, their system simulates racing any type of car on any race track in the world.

Gill and Pollock said that while they aim to use their technology in settings outside of gaming, this first system is a way for them to showcase their skills. With their startup, they said, they hope to eventually offer resources to revolutionize teaching methods and communication by making them more hands-on.

“We can open up a classroom and throw students in there, put a headset on them and have them see and experience an event in history in real time,” Gill said.

The two were chosen out of 66 applicants and seven finalist presentations. Kaitlyn Brouillet,

a TEDxBinghamtonUniversity organizer and a junior majoring in business administration, said that their topic was unique and stood out throughout the process.

“I can’t wait to see their talk unfold,” Brouillet said. “Their pitch immediately pulled us in and I can’t wait for the audience to learn about what virtual reality has to offer.”

Gill and Pollock decided to do their talk together so that they could both present and demonstrate their virtual reality technology. They said that although one person could have done the talk, they wanted to present in a unique way and provide the audience with examples as well as information.

“We want to publicize how much of a difference virtual reality can make, especially in education, and gaining a global perspective on the world,” Pollock said. “When talking about virtual reality, not a lot of people know its potential. We thought that by making it more public, it would improve that mindset a lot.”

Brouillet said that this will inspire students and can introduce the audience to technology that has the potential to revolutionize the future of learning and innovation.

“These two are a part of something that can change the way we educate ourselves and understand the world,” Brouillet said. “Virtual reality seems like something out the future, but it’s making changes in our world today.”

TEDxBinghamton University’s speakers will take the Osterhout Concert Theater in March.

Panelists highlights role of men in gender equality issues EQUALITY FROM PAGE 1

by a panel discussion led by Ann Merriwether, a psychology professor at BU. The panel consisted of John Cheng, an assistant professor of Asian and Asian-American studies at BU; Stephen Gleason, a graduate student studying public administration; and Abbey Pelot, a social worker in Binghamton.

Merriwether began the discussion by asking whether the phrase “be a man” was damaging to men. Cheng said that telling boys to “be a man” makes them believe they have the right to take the power in a relationship and act violently.

“One thing that I noticed in men’s responses to what it means to ‘be a man’ was that they are taught to believe that to be a man they have to be strong and take power,” Cheng

said. “Men are taught to think of themselves as sexual beings and they are taught that women are sexual items. This contributes to some people’s viewing of their own masculinity as entitlement.”

Merriwether said that this view of masculinity and strict definitions of gender roles for both men and women led to high amounts of sexual violence.

“You have women who are objectified and men who are supposed to be players, and then you add alcohol to the mix,” Merriwether. “I think you have something very dangerous. “I think that we need to look at gender roles, and our gender roles for men are incredibly rigid.”

The panelists said that a reason that negative effects on men are often ignored in the discussion of

gender equality is because men feel like they don’t belong in the discussion.

“The mentality persists that men think that gender discussions are exclusive to women,” Gleason said.

“They’ve decided that feminism is specific to being female and that is problematic. Some men feel that they have no part in the issue and that enforces a lack of conversation.”

Julian Madera, an undeclared sophomore, said educating men is instrumental for gender equality.

“Men obviously have privilege in society and I feel that when people have privilege they should use it to help people that are disadvantaged,” Madera said.

The second event on Thursday evening will focus on showing students what actions they can take to promote gender equality.

Franz Lino/Photography Editor John Cheng, an assistant professor of Asian and Asian American studies at Binghamton University; Abbey Pelot, a social worker in Binghamton; and Ann Merriwether, a psychology professor at BU, speak in a panel discussion titled, “Capturing Passion — Masculinity & the Cycle of Violence: Engaging Men as Allies.”

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Pipe Line Gas leak forces evacuation of Binghamton businesses A gas leak on Washington Street in Downtown Binghamton Monday morning forced eight businesses to close, according to the Press and Sun-Bulletin. The closings occurred around 9 a.m. after employees at Ellis Bros. reported a gas leak in the building. A threeinch crack in a gas line in the basement was found, and crews began to work from the Water Street side toward Washington Street in order to isolate the leaked gas.

Community health center set to open next year in Binghamton A federally supported community health center is expected to open next year in Binghamton, according to the Press and SunBulletin. The center will be built by the Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center, and will be in the Saratoga Apartments on Felters Road in Binghamton. The space will serve up to 4,000 patients

from across the community, and will work with Lourdes Hospital to integrate services and connect with patients. The health center “will turn no patient away,” and is expected to open by February.

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3 people shot, 1 fatally, in NYC subway entrance After an argument in a midtown Manhattan McDonald’s restaurant near Penn Station, a gunman shot three men, one fatally, according to ABC News.

The three victims were drinking coffee in the McDonald’s when another man entered, spoke with them and waited for them to leave before he followed them to the 35th Street and Eighth Avenue subway station and fired four shots. William Lamboy, 43, was shot in the neck and stomach, and Eddy Torres, 48, was shot in the thigh; they were taken to Bellevue Hospital. Angel Quinones, 43, was pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests have been made and investigators are searching for the gunman.

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Egg on their Faces SATURDAY, Nov. 7, 2:29 a.m. — Officers on patrol noticed two 19-year-old males trying to go behind the counter of a food establishment at the Binghamton University MarketPlace, said Investigator Patrick Reilly of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. The officers noticed the suspects left and caught up with them. The officers asked them why they were in the University Union after it was closed and locked. The suspects said that they wanted to go to Cakes and Eggs and that they did not know that it was closed.

The suspects were asked if they went behind the counter but they denied that they did. They were told that they were not allowed in the Union after hours.

One of the suspects became uncooperative and stopped answering questions. The suspects were referred to the Office of Student Conduct.

duty resident assistant came over and contacted UPD. Officers asked if she could see the multiple signs posted along the fence that said that this was a construction zone and that trespassing was not allowed. The suspect said that she did not see them. The suspect was eventually let out of the construction zone and was given a warning.

The case was referred to the Office of Student Conduct.

Construction Crawler THURSDAY, Nov. 5, 9:46 p.m. — Officers were called to the Dickinson Community athletic field for reports of trespassing in a construction zone, Reilly said.

The suspect, a 19-year-old female, said that she crawled under the fence blocking off the construction zone to prove to her friends that she could crawl under it. When the suspect got to the other side, she realized that she couldn’t crawl back out. The suspect called for help and an off-

False Alarm MONDAY, Nov. 9, 9:10 a.m. — Officers responded to a fire alarm in Old Digman Hall, Reilly said. The officers were escorted to the third floor by a construction foreman. The foreman said that workers in the area hit a piece of debris which fell and struck the fire alarm, setting it off. The alarm was reset and it was decided that the alarm should be moved up higher so it does not get hit again.

But Why Not Take the Laptop?

SUNDAY, Nov. 8, 1:20 p.m. — A 19-year-old male had his backpack stolen when he left it unattended in Lot S1, Reilly said.

The victim said that it contained his laptop, Adderall and a frisbee.

The bag was returned to the UPD station with just the laptop in it. The victim said that he needed a copy of the police report because he would not receive replacement medication without it. The case is still under investigation.

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ARTS & CULTURE The Oblivion Project gives classic tango a new twist

Collaborative and varied styles come together to perform Ástor Piazzolla's music at Roberson

Raquel Panitz/Pipe Dream Photographer The Oblivion Project performs at the Roberson Museum in Downtown Binghamton on Friday night. The group uses collaborative styles to highlight Ástor Piazzolla’s Nuevo Tango music.

Kara Brown Contributing Writer Combine the classical discipline associated with string instruments with sultry tango melodies and jazz improvisations, and you’ll get the Nuevo Tango style music of Ástor Piazzolla. The Oblivion Project, a band dedicated to the performance of Piazzolla’s music, introduced this style to members of the Binghamton community on Friday night at the Roberson Museum and Science Center.

The museum’s “Vintage 19561964” room hosted its first concert during Friday evening’s show. The room was filled with artifacts from that time, such as old appliances and dolls, as well as larger-thanlife size photos of stars like The Supremes and Marilyn Monroe.

Amidst the stunning displays, the band instantly commanded the audience’s attention with the bass’s deep, defined opening bow strokes of “Buenos Aires Hora Cero.” A quirky, complex and fun song, this piece set the tone for

the rest of night. With sounds ranging from deep and sultry to free and fast-paced, the show did not disappoint.

The unapologetically unique sound of Piazzolla’s music shocked the audience’s senses, exposing them to a different genre.

“It opened up a new world for me,” said Nancy Zimmet, a Vestal resident. “I’d never heard tango like that before.”

Cellist Derek Snyder first heard Piazzolla’s music as an undergraduate student at Western

Illinois University in the 1990s. He went to Chicago to hear the great Russian cellist Rostropovich play a song written for him by Piazzolla called “The Grand Tango.”

“I couldn’t remember his name,” Snyder said. “It wasn’t until a few years later that I started exploring it and then started this group in 2003.”

Along with the bands’ violinist, Gabe Bolkosky, Snyder put together a group of musicians of varied backgrounds and styles, much like Piazzolla did.

“Piazzolla always kind of mixed improvising musicians with [those who were] classically trained,” Snyder said. “His guitar player was always a jazz-based guitarist, sometimes his pianist was classically based, sometimes jazz, so that’s kind of what we’re doing here.”

While Snyder, Bolkosky and bassist Gerald Torres were all classically trained, pianist Mau Quiros was self-taught, guitarist Erin Vaughn has a background in rock music and percussionist Pepe Espinosa was taught by his father, a Cuban drummer. For some of the members, Nuevo Tango is very different from what they are used to.

“I was gonna be a head banger, touring the world,” Vaughn said.

“If somebody would have said [to me] you’d be playing Nuevo Tango in a small chamber group I’d be like ‘yeah okay, of course I am.’”

Bolkosky shared his appreciation for the way Piazzolla mixed his classical training with tango.

“He kind of draws it all together so that people like me who are sort of classically trained can come in and participate,” Bolkosky said. “It felt like the music I’d been wanting to play my whole life.”

The Oblivion Project’s vocalist Migguel Anggelo got his start in acting, but then discovered his love for singing and decided to pursue it full time. Although only featured in three of the evening’s 14 songs, Anggelo played an important role.

In a striking rendition of Piazzolla’s “Balada para un loco” or “Ballad for a Crazy,” Anggelo

allowed his love for theatre and dance to shine through. Wearing a thick scarf, with one pant leg pulled up to his knee, it was obvious that this would be a unique performance. Through his expressive facial expressions and twirling and running through the aisles — only stopping to kneel down next to an audience member, place his head on his shoulder and tenderly stroke his head — Anggelo was able to translate the song’s eccentric meaning.

“The song’s in Spanish, the lyrics are so rich, they are so metaphoric,” Anggelo said. “I say I need to do it like I’m acting.”

As a whole, the concert was well-received by the audience.

“It was absolutely fantastic,” said Philip Cali, a Binghamton resident. “I can’t wait to get to their website and give them a little support.”

Over the years, the members of the band have changed, with Snyder as one of the only constants. Although Bolkosky was one of the originals, he took a long break from the band to pursue other musical projects.

“I missed it terribly, and I’m happy to be back,” Bolkosky said.

Now, however, they are settled in and don’t anticipate any more changes. They are about halfway done with their debut album, which they began recording last year.

“It’s a fine group of musicians,” Vaughn said. “I think all of us could play anything and be happy together ’cause it’s a good group of guys, a good camaraderie and a lot of respect.”

LASU event honors tradition

46th annual banquet showcases Latin American culture Yadira Sierra Contributing Writer Continuing almost half a century of tradition, Binghamton University’s Latin American Student Union (LASU) hosted its 46th annual banquet this Saturday at the American Legion Hall in Downtown Binghamton.

Founded in 1969, LASU is an organization that gets the Latin American community at Binghamton to celebrate shared culture and heritage. The annual event is an important part of the club’s history, said LASU president Melissa Rodriguez.

“It’s tradition,” Rodriguez said. “It’s pride. We get together to celebrate our culture and our accomplishments.”

The banquet, called “El Circo De Expectaculo,” was centered around a circus theme. While the event was clearly entertaining, it also was effective at getting across a taste of Latin American culture. Much like how intimate family gatherings are filled with a variety of classical and lively

music, a number of genres were played during the event, including reggaeton, salsa and popular English songs.

The doors opened at 6:30 p.m., but the event didn’t really kick off until around 9 p.m. Arriving early meant witnessing the madness before the magic, like watching LASU’s members rush to get everything in place while also trying to squeeze in pictures.

All that scrambling paid off in a beautifully decorated and elegant night. Once the sold-out event took off there was no stopping it.

The night consisted of fun with a sprinkle of inspiration, but mainly anticipation for the catered Latin American dishes.

Popular dishes found at any Latin American get-together were served. For those who were familiar with these foods, even the most basic of foods such as arroz blanco — white rice — could incite homesickness and longing for holiday celebrations. And if white rice could provoke these feelings, then attendees were no match for the platano maduro —

sweet plaintains — and the pernil — pork shoulder.

In addition to the food, the night featured different types of entertainment, from rhetoric to dance.

A brief speech was given by guest speaker professor Aja Martinez, an assistant professor in the English department. Martinez highlighted the importance of a close-knit community, or a homeaway-from-home while at school.

Additionally, the high-energy hosts provided some comedy to kick off the night, and there was even some dancing added to the mix — both planned and spontaneous.

Following this dancing however, was a performance by Binghamton University’s Latin dance team, Quimbamba.

A highlight of the evening, the dance team had a routine that was almost contagious, as some audience members could not help but groove to the music.

And as far as music went, “El Circo De Expectaculo” definitely delivered. Performances by DJ Slick Vic and musical group Tipico Urbano, a group that plays merengue music with a modern twist, brought the evening together.

Whether attendees were there for the food, the entertainment or just to get a small taste of home, LASU provided an evening of excitement that can only hoped to be matched by the next installment of this long-standing tradition.

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It's pride. We get together to celebrate our culture and our accomplisments Neil Seejoor/Pipe Dream Photographer Tipico Urbano performs at the Latin American Student Union’s 46th annual banquet, “El Circo De Expectaculo.” The event featured food, performances and speeches that celebrated Latin American culture.

—Melissa Rodriguez LASU president

Neil Seejoor/Pipe Dream Photographer Bukola Kayode, a junior majoring in mathematics, dishes out food to Courtney Small, an undeclared freshman, at ASO’s annual food fair. The event, which featured foods like Jollof — a West-African spiced rice — brought people together to learn about African culture.

ASO spices things up in the union

Students get a taste of African culture at annual food fair Haralambos Kasapidis Contributing Writer

Anyone roaming the Old University Union on Friday evening might have gotten a hint of a mouth-watering aroma in the halls. Those who attended the African Student Organization’s (ASO) annual food fair were lucky enough to try out delicious, traditional African dishes.

Audibly excited to try the different foods available to them, students started forming a line at 6:30 to get food at this first-come, first-serve event. Once the doors were fully unbolted and people could enter, a rush of delectable smells were unleashed. On one side, there were tables lined up next to each other with several trays of food being served by ASO members. The other side was set up with places to eat.

The first trays held different kinds of rice. Jollof, a West African rice dish stewed with peppers, onions, tomatoes and seasonings such as paprika and red pepper flakes, was one of them. It was a spiciness of the dish is not unusual for West African cuisine, said Florence Nkrumah, a freshman majoring in nursing.

“We just want to give the people

a little feel of what to expect for the banquet,” she said.

Following the Jollof was a choice of vegetable fried rice or regular white rice. Although not traditionally African foods, they were a great addition to the buffet. After the rice, members served fried plantains. The savory fruit was vivid with flavor, and as spicy as the Jollof. Though many cultures share plantains, these were prepared in a West African style, seasoned with paprika and hot pepper. A spinach stew in the next tray was one of the best dishes of the night. It wasn’t spicy, yet it was prepared with garlic and was deliciously wholesome and filling.

Mac and cheese was in the last tray, showing the blend of American and African cultures the ASO brought to this feast.

Elizabeth Acheampong, secretary of the ASO, helped to manage the event.

“We do the food festival every year in the fall semester and what we do is just expose everyone to African culture,” said Acheampong, a senior double-majoring in human development and African studies.

She explained that the ASO has traditional drumming and dancing at other events, like their annual banquet during the spring

semester.

“We blow it up to a bigger aspect so we have pieces of our culture everywhere,” Acheampong said.

When people sat down to eat, everyone in the room was invested in the food in front of them.

Members and non-members alike sat near each other and conversed over their African meals. James Shih, a junior double-majoring in economics and philosophy, politics and law, gave a thumbs-up when asked how he liked the food.

“I like these events because the point of college is to break out and explore groups you normally wouldn’t go with,” Shih said.

After the room was heavy with people, ASO members quieted everyone down. They brought out Oyindamola Lawal, the vice president of ASO and a junior majoring in political science, to sing her happy birthday. She blew out her candles and then the ASO provided cake to their guests. The unexpected dessert was questioned by no one, as everyone lined up to get a slice.

For those unfamiliar with traditional African foods and tastes, this event was clearly an eye-opener and palate enhancer. ASO delivered with slices of cake, but even more so with a slice of culture.

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A&C PRESENTS: THIS WEEK IN MUSIC

Grimes rises from the ashes on 'Art Angels' Three years after her last album, the singer goes against the norm with a strong comeback Nicholas Terepka Contributing Writer After a long wait, “Art Angels” proves that Grimes can make horror danceable.

It’s been three years since Grimes, the alter ego of Canadian artist Claire Boucher, released the much-lauded “Visions”; a span of time so long, she had an entire other album’s worth of material she simply scrapped.

“Art Angels” is the phoenix rising from the ashes of what that scrapped album could have been.

“Visions” is a beautiful collection of goth-pop meant to lull you to sleep while contemplating whether neuroscience really is your passion, or if you’d rather say “screw it” and start a cyberpunk commune — which is basically what Boucher did in real life.

It’s supposed to be danceable in theory, meaning the beats and hooks are catchy, but the overall tone of the album makes you feel like hiding rather than partying.

Starting with the short but powerful “laughing and not

being normal,” this song gives Grimes the opportunity to tell listeners that she’s still weird and dark, but in a different way.

She ditches the synthesizer and drum pad from her dark wave roots for classical string instruments playing a somber melody, before the music fades out to an electronic warble in the last ten seconds.

“California” might be the best song concept on this album, solely because it’s a jab at catchybut-empty wanderlust songs by simply being a catchy and empty wanderlust song. Starting with a cliché indie guitar strum and upbeat drums, it’s clear she’s mocking artists who fall back on the whole “California sunshine” trope. The rest of the song continues the same way, with the bridge announcing, “when the ocean rises up above the ground, maybe I’ll drown in California.”

She doesn’t sing this with venom, though, keeping a stereotypically upbeat “boho” voice throughout, mocking artists who take up simple songs written by someone else for cash rather than coming up with something

original for themselves. This song lives for the irony of its own unoriginality, which is exactly why it’s fantastic.

Since “Visions,” Grimes has been rising almost exponentially on her way to pop stardom, despite being the uber-weird hipster that she is. “Flesh without Blood” is possibly a jab at the record companies and agents that made her produce unsuccessful singles like “Go.” Their meddling was a contributing factor in ditching the unnamed 2014 album.

Some notable lines from the song include: “After all, I just don’t like you, it’s nice how you say you like me — but only conditionally,” “If you don’t leave me, just let me go,” “You want money, you want fame,” et cetera. With these lyrics and Grimes’ statements on Twitter that this is not a romantic song, it seems like it is directed at the bigwig producers that made her, and themselves, rich by corrupting her art.

A good example of who Grimes really is can be found in “Kill V. Maim,” which is exactly what you’d expect from

a pop star obsessed with death.

Grimes’s high voice squeaks and sing-songs throughout this entire piece, lapsing into outright screaming at certain points. It’s a great song to work out to, not just because of the extremely catchy, high-octave electropop, but because of lyrics like “B-E-H-A-V-E never more, you gave up being good when you declared a state of war.” Her cutesy but violent demeanor in this song exemplifies who she’s become since “Visions,” more than meh-level singles like “Go” or “REALiTi” ever could.

Grimes is optimistic and light in the sweet-sounding “Butterfly,” but lets loose ungodly shrieks super-imposed over Mandarin rap in “SCREAM ft. Aristophanes.” In essence, she’s doing exactly what she feels like doing because she’s achieved a level of power in the industry she didn’t have before. But she certainly has not abused it.

Overall, “Art Angels” is a solid effort that was well worth the wait. This album shows that Grimes, a niche artist, can become a dance-pop queen

without sacrificing what made her popular in the first place.

Her attitude toward her old dark wave albums may have changed — and she’s certainly grown tired of her former producers’ pre-written songs — but that

doesn’t mean she’s stepping into the light entirely. The fact that she’s able to make surrealist terror something you can dance to says something about her tremendous talent and especially about the worth of “Art Angels.”

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Ellie Goulding's latest effort 'Delirium' lacks cohesion The singer brings her newfound confidence to the album, but fails to provide fresh sound Georgia Westbrook Contributing Writer

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It seems like Ellie Goulding has been everywhere recently. Prior to the official release of her third album, “Delirium,” on November 6, Goulding dropped two of her own singles: “Love Me Like You Do” — which appeared in the major motion picture “50 Shades of Grey” — and the summer hit “On My Mind.” She was also featured on Major Lazer’s song “Powerful” off of his recent album, “Peace is the Mission.”

Listeners of Goulding’s new album may be disappointed, however, if they are expecting a sound similar to what’s found on “Lights” and “Halcyon.” This album is a clear departure from the others and, though it shows her increasing confidence as an artist, “Delirium” fails to deliver as a complete record.

Ahead of the album’s release, Goulding debuted two promotional singles, “Something in the Way You Move” and “Army.” The sound on her new album, despite being more confident than those on previous records, is largely the same throughout. This, combined with the early single releases, leaves little on “Delirium” seeming fresh.

Additionally, the themes found on the album are similar to Goulding’s previous big hits: lust and weird metaphors for love and dancing.

Despite an ethereal and operatic “Intro” track, the album overall is focused on its rhythms. Different from previous efforts, the songs on “Delirium” are built around the beats and it seems like the lyrics are written to fit in with the rhythm rather than the other way around.

In the album’s second track, “Aftertaste,” especially, the music is peppy and richly layered. The next track, “Keep on Dancin’,” is a

transition into a set of songs with clear electronic influence. Here, Goulding’s voice has a silky quality and the song is reminiscent of a remixed version of the “Macarena.”

Arguably, two of the best tracks on the album come right in the middle of “Delirium.” “Around U” sounds like something out of the ’90s and a little bit teen pop-y, but the lyrics make this song more genuine than many of the others. She sings and recalls every teenage crush ever: “I just want to be around you. Is that too much to ask?”

In the second powerhouse of the album, “Codes,” Goulding brings back a rhythmic focus; but on this track, the contrast between that rhythm and the melody works well.

But as soon as you get comfortable, “Delirium” has the ability to make you a bit, well, delirious. The track “Holding On

for Life” has a gospel influence and the piano is featured prominently in the melody. It could stand well on its own, but as part of this album, its inclusion makes little sense.

Similar to this, Goulding creates her own style of pop, mixing it with R&B on “Don’t Need Nobody” and introducing a Latin theme in “We Can’t Move to This.” These tracks are a good listen, but they interrupt any semblance of cohesion.

The last songs, “Lost and Found,” “Devotion” and “Scream It Out” are a mix of styles: pop, electronic and rock. Despite this, they are arranged in such a way that the listener may be tricked into thinking they go together. Perhaps it is the narrative of confidence they seem to create when listened to together. More likely, however, it is because they remind the listener that on this album Goulding is going to do whatever she wants, whenever she wants to.

Sara Bareilles draws from new musical for LP On 'What's Inside: Songs from Waitress," the singer looks to balance Broadway and pop music Shauna Bahssin Contributing Writer Sara Bareilles may be the queen of post-breakup, sugary pop songs, but she is gearing up to take her talents to Broadway.

“What’s Inside: Songs from Waitress,” is composed of selections from the upcoming Broadway show, “Waitress,” though the orchestrations and lyrics are different from those that will be sung onstage.

Bareilles has been off the

The final product is a collection of songs that create a middle ground between musical theatre and pop music

radar for two years — taking time off from the public eye after garnering platinum certifications for hits such as “Love Song” and “Gravity” — to prepare for her music’s Broadway debut. The musical is adapted from Adrienne Shelly’s film of the same name, which focuses on Jenna, a woman stuck in an abusive marriage who expresses herself through the pies she bakes.

To make versions of the songs that were truly her own for “What’s Inside,” Bareilles took the score she wrote and changed it into pop numbers, effectively removing the show’s context to make her album.

The final product is a collection of songs that create a middle ground between musical theatre and pop music. That middle ground, however, is a bit shaky.

While the songs used in the beginning are self-explanatory because they function as the exposition of the plot, the majority of the songs later on in the album become increasingly difficult to understand out of context. Most of Bareilles’ previous tracks have been

written almost exclusively in second-person narrative, and she could have been singing about anyone. In making an album that still adheres to this kind of music but that adds a plot with tangible characters, the listener needs to guess who Bareilles is singing to, producing an album that stands awkwardly in between the two genres.

Bareilles herself jokes that she cannot believe that her record company chose to support and produce this album.

And while it adds to her list of studio albums that show off her effortless vocals and clever lyrics, it’s possible that the album won’t get the critical acclaim that her previous ones have, if only because some of the songs aren’t clear in their intent.

Regardless of this, in composition, the album is just as good as Bareilles’ previous work. Pieces of her other hits shine through on this album, showing that this album is Bareilles’ moment to hold on to the Broadway-bound songs as her own. For example, the first track, “Opening Up,” uses piano riffs nearly identical to those that

make appearances on her second studio album, “Kaleidoscope Heart.” Characteristic to the style she has established in previous albums, many of the songs place emphasis on the backing vocals whose harmonies hold their own as vital to the fabric of the songs.

Similar to the pastime of the show’s protagonist, the album is fantastically sugarcoated. With only one or two exceptions, even the songs that express fear and doubt (“When He Sees Me” and “Bad Idea” featuring Jason Mraz) refuse to let the subject matter interfere with the tone. Though this album doesn’t have a song that you can belt alone in your room to cathartically get over your ex, it has enough to at least lift your spirits.

Perhaps the most impressive track on the album is the ballad “She Used to be Mine,” which fulfills the musical theatre convention of the driving act two solo, explicitly stating a change in character for the protagonist.

Unlike the other songs on the album, this one has the ability to stand on its own as either a pop single or as a part of the show.

In the context of the musical,

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it is the moment that Jenna decides to lie to her husband and change the way she lives.

This song is the most heartfelt on the album, something that was present in the songwriting process: Bareilles says that she felt a more personal connection to this song, to the point that

she even cried when writing it — the first time that she had ever done that over one of her own songs.

With an album like this, even if you can’t tell who Barreilles is singing to, it’s these very emotions that make it worth the listen.

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OPINIONS Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Makeup on the president?

Eyeliner is no marker of a one's political competence Sophia San Filippo

Contributing Columnist

DON'T WAKE THE BEARCAT On Monday afternoon, University of Missouri system president Tim Wolfe and the chancellor of its Columbia campus, R. Bowen Loftin, announced that they would resign following pressure from protesters who claimed that they had not done enough to address complaints about racial issues.

At Yale University, a university email regarding potentially offensive Halloween costumes led to widespread protests after a professor complained in an email to her students that college campuses are quickly losing their reputation of being havens for free speech and expression. This followed a separate incident on October 30 where it was alleged that a member of the Yale chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon said “white girls only” at the door of a party.

Though the specifics may be different, it is impossible to not see the similarities between these

protests and the ones that arose on our own campus just last year.

Sure, the outcome wasn’t as large as Missouri’s, and it didn’t receive the media attention that Yale is currently getting, but the problems at the core of our protests are just as important.

Though there are fewer obvious examples of social activism on our campus this year, that does not mean that all of last year’s problems have been fixed.

Binghamton University still has a long way to go to be as inclusive a campus as it should be. All it takes is a glance at the New York Times to get a glimpse of what can happen at a university when bottled-up frustrations with the status quo are sparked by an overt act of discrimination.

This isn’t to say that there hasn’t been progress made since last year — we’ve seen improvements in the availability of gender-neutral bathrooms as well as a decrease in

offensive, aggressive comments on social media. In the same vein, the University has made a concerted effort to increase diversity in its hiring practices. But, if anything, the events at our fellow universities show that our school must not ease up for even a second. As BU continues its relentless march towards “premier,” it must be careful to not lose sight of what makes students feel comfortable at a university in the first place. New facilities and a flashy logo mean nothing if the University’s culture does not change with the times.

Hopefully Yale and Missouri will serve as examples to BU — a reminder to the administration that it got off easy last year. We are in calm waters now, but the only way to prevent a storm from hitting is to work for it.

Binghamton University now, more than ever, has to be a campus that can be regarded as an inclusive, safe space for every student.

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Recently, while out in public, I overheard one of the most discriminatory and sexist remarks I have ever heard in my life. It went a little something like this: “Hilary Clinton is a joke.

How can a woman expect to take on the duties as head chief of America like a man can if she’s probably too busy applying makeup and worrying about her figure? I mean, come on. No one can take her seriously.”

Now, if this commentary doesn’t have you belly-flopped and neck-deep in a feminist or egalitarian sea of turmoil, then I don’t know what will. Now, the comparison of the capacities of men and women is certainly nothing new. But what this argument fails to realize is that – male or female – any person of political and governmental significance, who ought to gain any quantity of respect, must appear not only presentable but sophisticated, too. Would you really take seriously any presidential candidate who showed up to their debate in tattered jeans, a grubby, greased hairdo and some torn red Converse All Stars? While it may be appropriate at Led Zeppelin reunion concert, it is certainly not in the political world. To add to that, would they even be allowed into the pool of candidates to start with? The answer is no. Absolutely not.

This indicates that a candidate, regardless of gender identity, should be expected to emit utmost hygienic habits and abide

by particular expectations of appearance.

Furthermore, when was the last time you saw Obama take the podium before an audience with a strong five o’clock shadow or some three-day stubble poking through? Try to look it up; I dare you. He is always clean-shaven and ready-to-go at any political or diplomatic citing. Now this, of course, serves very little magnitude to surmise anything about his extent of leadership competence.

The same conclusion should be drawn to that of any female within, or outside, presidential candidacy who wears makeup.

To add to this, it is generally expected of all candidates in modern-day American politics to undergo a touch-up, or quick restoration of overall hygiene — including makeup — prior to stepping out for debate, speech or any essential event. Not only are these touch-ups performed rather quickly, but they are executed by professionals. On the web, look up images of Obama getting his makeup done; I can assure you these photos are present. From this, we can conclude that all that supposed time that Hilary Clinton is spending on her appearance is actually no time at all. Also, in that short span of time, she is highly unlikely to be applying her own makeup.

Now, in terms of the argument that Clinton is likely occupied “worrying too much about her figure,” remember that consumption of food is vital to us human beings. By simply eating the right foods, anyone, male or female can be in adequate shape.

How much longer does it take to eat a burger than it does to eat

an apple? Surely, the difference is not significant. Anyone can balance their daily nutritional intake, whether healthy or unhealthy, and their overall duties with probable ease. So why, in this overhead argument, is there an implication that a woman cannot sufficiently fulfill her role as president of the United States simply due to disturbance of emphasis on bodily appearance and health?

This is a proposition, I’m positive, that would be vetoed by any president.

Although physique bares no correlation in regards to political respectability, overall appearance certainly does. It is no news that a clean-cut, sharp candidate with outstanding policies would be favored of a disheveled, messy candidate with outstanding policies. However, the cleancut candidate should not be a fallen victim to sexism based on any particular visual alteration.

Whether a glossy maroonpainted lip or a thick coat of black mascara, the makeup worn by a female does not splinter her potential in whatever career or goal she is seeking. It is merely a token of preferred appearance that is meant to suggest the overall seriousness and tidiness of an individual in their respective setting. Now, as for the male student whom I overheard making this claim, slab on a coral blush and some shimmery eyeshadow, maybe take a 15 minute jog, and please do tell your overwhelming tale of incapability — a tale I’m sure many are eager to hear.

— Sophia San Filippo is a sophomore majoring in english

Make a point to participate in your local elections

Voter turnout is important — results have consequences for federal elections in the years that follow Zachary Borodkin Contributing

Columnist

On Tuesday, November 3, local elections were held across America. They focused on the state legislatures and governorships. I was an Election Day worker at the polls on campus, along with three other people. We were tasked with getting students to vote while the polls were open from 6 a.m. until 9 p.m. As the day went on, only a few students came to vote every

hour. At the end of the night, we had counted that there were only 170 ballots cast in 15 hours.

Local elections happen in oddnumbered years, so participation is generally low. What many people don’t realize is that the results of these elections have impacts for elections in even-numbered years.

State legislatures and governorships serve as the arms for enacting policies signed into law by the president of the United States. If a president from one party is elected in next year’s election but the opposing party remains in control at the local

level, the bills that become law will be less effective. Republicans now control a majority of state legislatures while a Democrat is in the White House. While people have their own opinions about Obama’s time as president, the reason his policies haven’t been as effective as intended is because of inaction from the states. An example of this would be the Affordable Care Act, better known as “Obamacare.” Newly elected Republican governors have promised to end parts of the law. This is a reason why it remains controversial — because

many people still aren’t feeling Obamacare’s effects, even though it became law in 2010. Providing goods and services is essential to the well-being of the public. Local elections determine how those services will be delivered from laws passed by the president.

Local Republican leaders have also blocked environmental protections, even though they are now law. A larger turnout might have resulted in a different outcome across the country. The impact of these results is sure to carry over into next year’s presidential election. And while

new laws may be passed, their effectiveness will be determined at the local level. Both federal and local campaigns can coincide with each other and pull the public’s attention in both directions.

Change is never felt immediately, but participation in local elections can determine the kind of change the public wants.

It is especially important for students to get involved because of their willingness to change the status quo. There are cynics who say that the system is broken and who choose not to participate because they believe that nothing

will change, but voting must never be taken for granted. It is the loudest — and easiest — form of expression for young Americans, and can have far-reaching impacts.

Some international students were excited to vote because laws are different in their countries. The outcome of the elections a few days ago should serve as a reminder that participating next year and in the future is what determines the direction of our country.

—Zachary Borodkin is a first year graduate student studying public administration

It's okay to let your relationship help shape your life

Pursuing only your career will not lead to ultimate happiness — having someone in your life is fulfilling Anita Raychawdhuri

Columnist

As I’m sure other college seniors understand, the last few months have been extremely overwhelming and anxietyinducing; being on the cusp of adulthood is exciting and horrific all at once. Preparing to apply to graduate programs and frantically trying to network makes you regret putting off updating your LinkedIn. The prospect of choice, the cliched oyster Earth opening up to reveal its shiny pearls, can feel like an unbearable weight pushing

down on your chest. This is the moment you’ve been preparing for, theoretically.

You’ve worked hard, completed the perfect internships, made the right connections and joined the best clubs. It should be so simple; you apply to jobs or graduate school, hoping that, with a bit of luck, you’ll achieve your dreams, or at least get a little closer to them. You can go anywhere, do anything. Or so it seems. Unfortunately, deciding what to do after graduation is not so straightforward.

Students have commitments — such as relationships — that may take precedence over career aspirations. It s not uncommon for college students to enter

into serious relationships in college; when else are you going to be surrounded with so many “like-minded” people your age?

A college relationship means unrestricted time with your partner who just lives down the hall. This idyllic period makes relationships seem so easy.

Graduation sort of shatters that; after college it’s more complicated for couples to be in the same place without one making some sort of compromise.

There’s a bit of a stigma over choosing relationships over aspirations. I suppose I understand why: relationships can be finite, and at the end of the day all you really have is yourself, right? It’s also fair

that if you forgo your dreams of teaching English in Thailand because your girlfriend landed a job at Goldman Sachs you could end up resenting her for “holding you back.” You also shouldn’t be guilting your partner to follow your footsteps and choose a less “ideal” path to be with you.

However, I resent the notion that the career must always trump the relationship.

Happiness grows from a myriad of sources. Achieving career goals is a wise aspiration and provides satisfaction, but so does a loving relationship.

While you’re struggling through law school, or working long hours at KPMG, there’s nothing more comforting than coming

home to your partner. Social satisfaction can be just as, if not more, fulfilling than a job. In fact, a significant other is special and irreplaceable — jobs come and go and careers are flexible.

While you shouldn’t significantly compromise your career for someone else, there shouldn’t be judgement either for adjusting your focus to compromise with your partner.

Beyond the fact that relationships can have a legitimate place in making decisions about the future, the narrow focus on the “perfect career” is a recipe for disappointment. It’s incredibly competitive for jobs and graduate schools in general, never mind the “dream” positions. While it’s

great to pursue one’s aspirations it’s also unwise to place importance in only one aspect of a life that is multifaceted. One thing cannot make you happy — the same is true for relationships.

Here, I’m advocating for a broader understanding of what should go into future decisions. No, I’m not “immature” or “obsessed with my boyfriend” because I consider him in my future plans, I’m just trying to reconcile the many directions I’m being pulled in.

College seniors: work hard, keep your options open and don’t be afraid to make choices commonly criticized.

— Anita Raychawdhuri is a senior majoring in English

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Over 500 wrestlers compete in Jonathon Kaloust Open

Tournament honors late Bearcat who lost his life serving in the U.S. Navy SEALs Jeffrey Twitty Assistant Sports Editor On Sunday, more than 500 wrestlers representing teams and clubs across the region descended upon the Events Center for Binghamton University’s thirdannual Jonathan Kaloust Bearcat Open. The event was named in the memory of former BU wrestler and 2010 Binghamton graduate Jonathan Kaloust who lost his life while serving as a Navy SEAL in May 2013.

“It’s a powerful platform to be able to commemorate not only [Kaloust]’s time here, but his ultimate sacrifice for our country,” Binghamton head coach Matt Dernlan said. “It’s around Veteran’s Day, it’s not only a great

chance to honor Jon, but also to take the opportunity to honor all of our men and women that are serving around the world for our country right now.”

Before wrestling commenced on Sunday morning, the tournament gave pause not only to remember Kaloust, but also to award the first-ever Jonathan Kaloust Award to American University assistant coach, Josh Glenn.

A product of Johnson City, New York, Glenn earned a New York State wrestling title in 2003 before taking his talents to American to win a National Championship in 2007. Following his graduation, Glenn served his country in the Navy — taking part in numerous overseas initiatives — before returning to his alma mater as a

coach.

“It’s an honor to receive an award in the honor of Jon and his family,” Glenn said. “He’s a real American hero. Not only as a Navy SEAL, but as a Division I wrestler, he accomplished a lot in his life so it definitely means a lot to be able to honor him.”

On the mat, 165-pound redshirt freshman Anthony DePrez and 184-pound sophomore Steve Schneider each earned thirdplace finishes while sophomore 157-pounder Vincent DePrez racked up a fourth-place finish.

In the 165-pound bracket, DePrez collected decision victories over opponents from Lehigh and Maryland to start the day, 2-0.

Following a 7-6 decision loss to Princeton senior Judd Ziegler,

DePrez won out on the day, taking his final four matches in the tournament. Schneider — up a weight class from his freshman campaign — took care of his first three opponents by a combined score of 30-11. Following a 16-6 loss at the hands of Cornell junior — and reigning national champion — Gabe Dean, Schneider collected a pair of forfeits to earn a thirdplace spot.

While not placing, newcomers Jacob Nicholson and Jesse Dellavecchia impressed in the 133 and 141-pound classes, respectively.

Nicholson, a junior transfer from Jamestown Community College, took care of three consecutive EIWA opponents, capped by a pair of pins against wrestlers from Drexel and Bucknell. 141-pound

Dellavecchia, a true freshman, rebounded quickly after losing his opening match against Sacred Heart sophomore Kyle Brady, 5-3.

Dellavecchia took his next four matches to finish the day, 4-2, culminating with a 16-5 victory over Lehigh freshman Camden Fischer.

Binghamton is set to travel to the Albany area to compete in the Journeymen/Asics Northeast Duals. In the tournament, BU is set to face off against teams from LIU-Post, Nassau Community College and North Carolina.

Binghamton is scheduled to kick off the Northeast Duals against LIU-Post on Sunday at 9:20 a.m. from Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York.

It's a powerful platform to be able to commemorate not only [Kaloust's] time here, but his ultimate sacrifice for our country —Matt Dernlan BU Head Coach

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Binghamton defeats UMBC, Stony Brook over weekend

BU moves within half game of playoff spot after victories Joseph Burns and Thomas J. Haughney Pipe Dream Sports The Binghamton volleyball team established itself as a potential America East playoff threat this past weekend as it tacked two critical wins onto its record, one of which ended in a grueling five-set victory.

To begin a long weekend full of play, the Bearcats (8-18, 5-6 AE) faced the UMBC Retrievers (1113, 5-5 AE) at home in an America East conference match. The last time these two teams had faced one another was nearly a month ago and UMBC took the match three sets to one.

This time, however, didn’t go as smoothly for the Retrievers.

Binghamton came out confident, taking the first set, 25-22. The second set was a neck-and-neck battle throughout, and the visitors were able to gut it out in extra play, 32-30. BU sophomore setter Sarah Ngo, who earned America East Setter of the Week honors in part for her performance against UMBC, helped Binghamton regain its composure in the third game.

She provided key sets to senior right side hitter Megan Burgess and sophomore middle hitter Kristella Morina to maintain a strong lead and take the third set easily, 25-16. Ngo tallied 57 assists and 12 digs throughout the course of the match on Friday night.

The fourth set proved to be the most suspenseful when it came to intensity of play. Throughout the course of the set, BU and UMBC battled back and forth, with nine ties and six lead changes occurring. The Retrievers came out hot to start the set, turning an initial 3-0 lead to a 7-4 lead despite consecutive kills by junior

middle hitter Bianca Anderson and freshman outside hitter Gabby Alicea, the latter of whom garnered AE Rookie of the Week honors due in part to her performance on Friday night.

The Bearcats responded with a 5-0 run to regain the lead, as Ngo found Burgess, Morina and freshman outside hitter Erin Shultz for consecutive kills. Following a relatively even exchange of points throughout, it appeared as though UMBC was pulling away with a 20-17 lead.

However, Binghamton responded well to the pressure, scoring the next eight consecutive points to win the set, 25-20.

Binghamton head coach Glenn Kiriyama saw a positive change in his team’s performance against the Retrievers compared to the first time that the teams faced off this season.

“I thought we played better tonight,” Kiriyama said. “We played well offensively. Our hitters were hitting well, [Burgess] started off well on the right side, and Stella [Morina] really exploded towards the end.”

Kiriyama also acknowledged new team leadership, which became a necessity after junior libero and co-captain Bailey Walker went down with an ankle injury. “[Junior defensive specialist] Kasey Muchnicki has done a great job coming in as our new libero,” he said. “Also, Sarah Ngo has brought a lot of leadership to the court as well.”

Saturday night was a momentous game for senior Burgess as she helped lead the Bearcats on her senior night against Stony Brook (11-17, 5-5 AE). After splitting the first four sets, Binghamton found itself in a must-win scenario to take

Jersson Torres/Contributing Photographer Sophomore setter Sarah Ngo was named the AE Setter of the Week after her performances in BU’s victories over UMBC and Stony Brook.

the match. After an exchange of kills and errors on both sides of the court, the two squads found themselves tied at eight. Following two kills by Alicea complemented by two points from Burgess, BU pulled ahead 14-11. SBU responded with a point, but Shultz delivered a final kill that incited a thunderous applause from the home crowd. The Bearcats took home the win, capping off a successful weekend.

Kiriyama was impressed with his team’s ability to perform late

in the game.

“You could tell they wanted the win badly,” Kiriyama claimed.

“They played with confidence.”

By taking both victories, Binghamton shot to fifth in the polls, just half a game out of third place, for which UMBC and Stony Brook are currently tied.

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BU erases deficit, advances to AE semifinal

After trailing by two goals, Bearcats defeat SBU Noah Bressner Pipe Dream Sports

Faced with the harsh reality of elimination late in Saturday’s firstround playoff matchup at Stony Brook, the Binghamton men’s soccer team delivered a storybook finish.

Down 2-0 with just over 13 minutes left in the contest, the Bearcats (9-7-2, 3-3-1 America East) scored twice before the end of regulation to send the conference quarterfinal match into overtime before graduate midfielder Pascal Trappe netted the game-winner 5:02 into the second overtime period.

The 3-2 victory clinched Binghamton a berth in the America East conference semifinals for the second year in a row. The 2-0 deficit represents the largest comeback BU has surmounted to secure a postseason victory during its 15 years as a Division I team.

“I’m so proud of the way we played and came back tonight,” Binghamton head coach Paul Marco said. “Especially in the second half, I thought we played well but had nothing to show for it until the final 15 minutes.”

For much of the first half, the Seawolves appeared to be in control, maintaining possession in the Binghamton end and affording the Bearcats very few scoring opportunities. In the 18th minute, Stony Brook (7-8-3, 3-3-

Provided by BU Athletics The Binghamton men’s soccer team came back from a 2-0 deficit to beat Stony Brook, 3-2, and secure a spot in the America East semifinals.

1 AE) struck first off a 20-yard volley from freshman midfielder Martieon Watson. Watson was aided by a slight deflection off of Binghamton freshman midfielder Kevin Flesch.

The second half started in much the same way, with Stony Brook continuing to control the flow of play. In the 72nd minute, Stony Brook’s early dominance culminated with a free-kick goal from just outside the box.

Binghamton junior goalkeeper Robert Moewes, recently named America East Goalkeeper of the Year, misplayed the ball. Moewes had anticipated and adjusted for a deflection that didn’t occur, allowing the low cross attempt into the corner of the net.

After Stony Brook opened up its two-goal lead, the Seawolves let their foot off the gas, opening the door for a Binghamton counter attack. The Bearcats found their stride and in the 77th minute as senior back Zach Galluzzo scored, cutting the Seawolves’ lead in half.

Down by one with 13 minutes remaining, the momentum shifted.

Binghamton, for the first time in the game, seemed to control both possession and the pace of play.

In the 87th minute, Binghamton was able to prolong its season for at least the length of an overtime period. After the ball reached the goal line, Stony Brook senior goalkeeper Jason Orban raised his hand in an attempt to alert the referee to call the ball out

of play and stepped out of position.

Junior forward Alex Varkatzas took advantage of this misstep, crossing the ball to freshman forward Nikos Psarras, who slotted the ball into an open net to force overtime.

The goal was the first of Psarras’ collegiate career and the assist was Varkatzas’ second of the game.

“The ball was crossed and Nikos was there,” Marco said. “To see Nikos get his first goal there was incredible.”

After a scoreless first period of overtime, Stony Brook initially came out strong in the second.

The Seawolves managed to record two shots in the first two minutes before Binghamton had a chance.

In the fourth minute of the period, sophomore forward Ben

Ovetsky dribbled down the left side, crossing the ball into the box where a header by senior defender Bret Celeste found the foot of Trappe. Trappe’s shot found the top right corner of the net, ending Stony Brook’s season.

“Pascal’s goal was a special, special goal,” Marco said.

The tally was Trappe’s sixth of the season and third that secured a victory for the Bearcats.

“Even after we were down two to nothing, we never had any doubt that we were going to get something out of the game” Trappe added. “The energy was incredible, after the goal the bench came down the field, the entire team was there.”

Binghamton’s dominance late

in the second half and overtime resulted in a lopsided 18-11 shot differential in favor of the Bearcats.

After being picked to finish seventh in the America East preseason poll, Binghamton will face the AE regular season champion Albany this week for a berth in the conference championship. In the lead up to this Wednesday’s semifinal matchup, the Bearcats hope to learn from last Wednesday’s 3-1 defeat at the hands of the Great Danes.

“Albany played great last weekend and this week’s game will be tough but I think we’re up for the challenge,” Trappe said.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Tom and Mary Casey Stadium in Albany, New York.

Bearcats' squads capture pair of exhibition wins BU blows out Division III Cobleskill, 92-53 E.Jay Zarett Sports Editor For eight minutes on Friday night, it seemed as if the Binghamton men’s basketball team was going to have its hands full in its exhibition game against Division III Cobleskill.

The game was tied, 10-10, heading into the first media timeout with just over four minutes gone by in the half. Four minutes later, Cobleskill trailed the Bearcats by just three, 15-12. But from there, Binghamton turned the game into a laugher. BU suffocated the Cobleskill offense, causing turnover after turnover and scoring easily off

of the fast break. Binghamton ran its DIII opponent out of the gym with a 92-53 victory.

“I thought we took care of business tonight,” BU head coach Tommy Dempsey said. “We weren’t going to take anybody lightly. We showed up ready to work tonight and overall put on a very solid performance.”

The Bearcats used the last 12 minutes of the half to pull away from Cobleskill. Binghamton outscored its opponent, 45-14, to close out the period. BU forced the Tigers into eight turnovers during that time period while knocking down five 3-pointers. The Bearcats shot 55 percent over those 12 minutes and

headed into the locker room with a resounding 50-26 lead.

“We just kept coming at them,” Dempsey said. “I thought they got off to a good start. They were hyped when the game started and they made some shots … We were able to turn them over, get out in transition, just kind of took control of the game.”

Binghamton picked up right where it left off to start the second half. The Bearcats pushed their lead to 30 on a layup by freshman guard Everson Davis with just over 17 minutes to play. From that point on, Cobleskill didn’t cut its deficit down to more than 25.

BU nailed seven 3-pointers in the half and shot at a 53.8 percent clip from the field to break the game wide open. The contest was never close in the second half as the Bearcats opened up a 41-point lead with just under five minutes remaining, cruising to an easy win.

The Bearcats defense was stellar throughout the contest.

Binghamton recorded 12 steals and forced its opponent to turn the ball over 20 times. BU capitalized on those turnovers, scoring 30 points off of them.

“I think we found a lot of success on the break and we see the potential we could have if we lock in on this defense and get it moving and get it running,” BU sophomore guard Romello Walker said. “We got out and got on some breaks and we’ve seen some good results.”

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We weren't going to take anybody lightly —Tommy Dempsey BU Head Coach Emily Earl/Assistant Photography Editor Sophomore guard Romello Walker led BU with 20 points in its exhibition win over Cobleskill on Friday.

Emily Earl/Assistant Photography Editor Sophomore guard Imani Watkins scored 28 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in the Bearcats’ exhibition win over ESU on Friday.

Binghamton mounts comeback over ESU Orlaith McCaffrey Assistant Sports Editor With just 3:18 left in regulation on Friday night, the Binghamton women’s basketball team took the lead from East Stroudsburg on a free throw from freshman guard Rebecca Carmody. In their only preseason exhibition game, the Bearcats pulled away in the final minutes to top Division II East Stroudsburg, 66-59.

Although her team was eventually victorious, BU head coach Linda Cimino acknowledged that the contest was closer than she would have liked.

“Obviously this was a really hard-fought win for us,” she said.

“I thought East Stroudsburg did an unbelievable job coming in and challenging us. They were really aggressive. They made us work on every single possession.

I give a lot of credit to them.”

The Warriors challenged the Bearcats early and often.

After allowing ESU to take an early 7-2, Binghamton headed into halftime with a 30-27 edge thanks to 16 points from sophomore guard Imani Watkins. Watkins, who last season was selected to the America East All-Rookie team, proved once again to be an offensive force, dribbling the ball into the paint on multiple occasions and weaving through Warrior defenders to tally layups. Adding to BU’s attack was redshirt sophomore forward Alyssa James, whose imposing 6 foot 1 inch frame aided in her recording of 19 points and nine rebounds in the contest.

In the third period, however, the Bearcats’ weaknesses became evident, as they allowed East Stroudsburg to put up 26 points, almost as many as it had in the previous two periods combined. Leading the Warriors’ offense was sophomore guard Imani Brown, who tallied a team-high 17 points and sunk five treys. ESU made six of the

eight 3-pointers they attempted during the period and led by as many as 11 points.

Coach Cimino attributes her team’s lackluster performance during that time frame to an ineffective defensive strategy.

“We changed up our defense,” she said. “We were playing a lot of zone in the third period and they were hitting some shots from the outside and a lot of them were uncontested, we were over-helping.”

In the third period, Binghamton looked like a team struggling to find its rhythm, replete with newcomers who had yet to adapt to playing at the college level. This changed in the final period, however, as the Bearcats outscored ESU, 20-4, to complete a comeback fueled by BU’s ability to get to the free-throw line.

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