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Title IX Office issues campus climate poll Survey examines regularity of sexual assaults on campus, students' knowledge of resources Hannah Walter Contributing Writer
On Oct. 6, the Title IX Office at Binghamton University sent out the Sexual Violence Prevention Campus Climate Survey to all students, faculty and staff. The survey was created by the SUNY system administration and was sent to select SUNY schools to find out the regularity of sexual assaults on campus and how familiar students are with resources to help them if an incident were to occur. Title IX is a 1972 federal law that prohibits discrimination based on sex in educational programs and activities. The compliance at BU is led by coordinator Andrew Baker, who oversees gender-based issues that occur on campus, such as sexual assault and interpersonal violence. The survey was sent out via email from Baker’s office to all members of the BU community, as well as to students and faculty at other SUNY institutions by their respective Title IX offices. According to the email sent out with the survey, the results will be used to learn about students’ perceptions of the University’s efforts in combating sexual assault both on and off campus. “Responses will be used to shape future educational and responsive efforts at the University as we work to create a learning and working environment free from all forms of discrimination,” the email said. The questions cover areas like student opinions on the University’s response to sexual assault, student knowledge of
campus resources and student experience firsthand with assault, harassment or violence. The survey allows respondents to remain anonymous in reporting an incident of sexual assault to the University. “It should be used as an open space for anyone that has had an experience,” said Maria Leira, a senior majoring in philosophy, politics and law. “Hopefully it will help them feel comfortable speaking out about the situation and be aware of the resources that are available to them if they need them.” Gabrielle Aviles, a senior doublemajoring in Spanish and integrative neuroscience, said she believes the University could do a better job of advertising the Title IX Office’s efforts. “I think that there are some resources to help students but I don’t think that they are very well-publicized,” Aviles said. “I know people who have also been [sexually] assaulted that don’t feel comfortable because they don’t feel something is going to be done about it. I think the resources aren’t well-utilized or well-advertised.” Jennifer Calabrase, a senior majoring in integrative neuroscience, said that she hopes that this survey will also improve the University’s relationship with the Binghamton Police Department when it comes to helping students who experience an assault off campus, because there seems to be a lack of communication between the two establishments on the subject. “I know a few people that have had instances of sexual assault Downtown,”
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Kevin Sussy/Photography Editor Nathaniel Dominy, an anthropology professor at Dartmouth College, speaks to students in Academic Building A about human pygmy phenotypes.
Prof. explores pygmy evolution Dartmouth researcher discusses environmental influences on growth Stacey Blansky Contributing Writer
On Monday afternoon, Nathaniel Dominy spoke to students at Binghamton University about his research on the human pygmy phenotype as part of the evolutionary studies (EvoS) speaker series. Dominy is a professor of anthropology and an adjunct professor of biological sciences at Dartmouth College. His talk focused on the foraging behaviors that various hunter-gatherer populations adopted as a result of their premature development. People who express the pygmy phenotype measure at a height no taller than 155 centimeters, or about 5 feet.
Dominy began by comparing the skeletal structure of the average human with that of a small hominid known as Homo floresiensis, or LB1. In his research, he has investigated the skull size of the typical human being with a skeleton belonging to a LB1 hominid. He attempted to decipher the implications that this cranial disparity could have on brain function. “This specimen LB1 has a relatively short forehead, suggesting that the brain size is disproportionately smaller than the body size,” Dominy said. “The brain volume is estimated about one-third the volume you would expect for a hominid about 1 meter tall.”
Dominy said that these findings were surprising to the scientific community because pygmy populations, such as Homo floresiensis, have particular advantages in their environments. He also discussed the active role of growth hormones in the expression of the pygmy phenotype, and how abnormalities in the levels of this hormone directly correlate with stunted growth. “The first line of evidence comes from the hormonal profiles,” Dominy said. “So, all of these pygmy populations — those in Africa, Southeast Asia and South America — are united by having relatively low levels
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Research tests elasticity of skin Stenger fields questions Guy German, BU professor, looks to apply findings to phone screens from Student Congress Sarah Rahman
and the distance between the grips to certain parameters. form measurements. “We could measure without actually “When we did observe fractures in breaking the tissue; we could measure Binghamton University assistant the skin, it correlated very nicely with where it was going to crack first,” professor biomedical engineering Guy the regions of peak strain,” German said. German explains. German tested the physical limits of skin This research led to German’s Results show that cracks tended to in his study regarding skin mechanics. team being able to predict where SEE SKIN PAGE 2 With his research, German said he is cracks will appear accurately, within looking to discover the physical limits of skin and the mechanical properties of it. He is also examining how skin is affected by stress and strain, and how dryness or hydration levels can affect skin structure. Despite conventional assumptions, skin does not have a smooth, even surface. The outermost layer of our skin — the first layer of the epidermis, called the stratum corneum — has a varying surface filled with ridges, curves and bumps. Specifically, the stratum corneum is covered by a series of triangular features which are central to German’s research. One step of the research process involves stretching skin samples, using a mechanical gripping device, and observing where cracks and tears appear and how hydration levels affect these Raquel Panitz/Pipe Dream Photographer cracks. The device used, called a uniaxial Liu, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate studying biomedical engineering, conducts research under Guy German’s tensometer, measures the force exerted Xue guidance in the Innovative Technologies Complex Biotechnology Building. Contributing Writer
President of BU discusses healthy food options on campus, career opportunities for liberal arts majors Gabriella Weick Assistant News Editor
On Monday evening, Binghamton University’s Student Congress met for its second meeting of the year to discuss current updates, elect a vice speaker and welcome BU President Harvey Stenger. Stenger came to the meeting in Old University Union to answer three previously submitted questions from Student Congress members and take any further questions from attendees. The questions ranged in topic from the price of healthy food in the dining halls, to the advancement of BU as a research university and to the search committee selection for the new dean of Harpur College. He addressed the concern that salad bar items and other lower calorie, lower fat foods at resident dining halls can cost more than other items and said that he was working in coordination with BU dietitian Alexa Schmidt to compile a five- to six-day healthy meal budgeting plan to determine cost discrepancies. Stenger’s second question pertained to
the University’s efforts toward becoming a research institution and whether that would negatively affect the social sciences and benefit only science, technology, engineering and math fields. Stenger noted that the 130 faculty hires across each school over the past four years have been balanced, and research is relevant to each discipline. “’Research university’ implies that the research faculty are those people only in science, but a research university really means all faculty are researchers and scholars,” Stenger said. “You want scholars, you want professors to be at the top of their game and the only way to do that is through research.” The final issue Stenger addressed was the Student Association’s (SA) concern about not having a place on the search committee for the new dean of Harpur College. Adam Wilkes, vice president for academic affairs and a junior doublemajoring in sociology and economics, asked Stenger why he couldn’t have acted
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With donation from alum, BU opens high-tech learning center
Colaborative room, courtesy of Mark Zurack, '78, features advanced video conferencing systems and innovative learning technology Jillian Forstadt Contributing Writer
Two weeks ago, the Zurack Family HighTechnology Collaboration Center opened in Glenn G. Bartle Library after a donation was made from Binghamton University alum Mark Zurack. Zurack graduated from BU in 1978, and went on to work at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. before leaving the firm to teach at both Columbia Business School and Cornell University as an adjunct professor. Andrew
Tucci, the director of the Educational Communications Center at BU, said that Zurack made the donation to help further learning as well as increase communication between the University and others. “Mark was very interested in developing a space that would be both a space for alumni to reach into the University remotely, as well as a space to help students get to the next level of active learning,” Tucci said. The purpose of the room, according to Tucci, is to provide a space in which any place in the world can be reached through
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web-conferencing, and to refine and improve active learning in the classroom. The room is equipped with high-level communication technology systems, such as the SX80 system, which allows for multiple people to connect at a very high resolution and has cameras that can find and focus on individuals speaking in the room. “They’re basically the Google of networking infrastructure,” Tucci said, referring to Cisco, the maker of the SX80 system.
Classes from all departments at BU are currently able use the room for innovative, communication-based learning. Professors can schedule classes in the room by giving a pitch to the Center for Learning and Teaching on how they will utilize the space for active learning. It is also equipped with walls that can be written on safely with dryerase markers. The room is not limited to class use and is used for programs around campus, including the “Cool Connections, Hot Alumni” alumni speaker series. Each
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semester, more than 30 alumni talk to students about their careers, although some speakers are limited by distance. The new technology at the center can reach any country in the world. Zurack has donated a significant amount of money to the University in the past, particularly to the School of Management’s finance program. The Zurack Scholars Program and the Zurack Trading Room both bare his name in
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The Roberson Museum and Science Center puts a professor’s collection of global art on display,
Through fashion and fun, over $1,000 was raised for breast cancer,
The Editorial Board weighs in on the controversial expansion of student housing into Vestal,
Women’s soccer records first conference victory,
Men’s soccer ties AE rival Hartford,
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Stenger speaks at Student Congress
Survey tests frequency of sexual assault at BU TITLE IX FROM PAGE 1 Calabrase said. “Downtown police were not the most cooperative about it and it wasn’t really exposed through the University.” Ultimately, Aviles said, she hopes the results of the questionnaire lead to greater
SA FROM PAGE 1 as the student voice on the search committee as the voice of students in academic affairs. Stenger said that each organization on campus has the power to nominate, but not name, committee members. “The responsibility of creating committee is job of head of committee, and they have to be diverse but not unmanageably large,” Stenger said. “The SA can nominate people for search committees, but can’t name, or else every organization will attempt to name, decisions will be done independently and there might not be that diversity.” Following Stenger’s answers, Jermel McClure, Jr., the vice president for multicultural affairs and a junior majoring in political science, asked Stenger what efforts the University was making to encourage career counseling and opportunities for liberal arts majors following September’s career fair. Stenger encouraged Harpur College students to personally visit the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development or attend Harpur Edge events for more information and personalized attention. After Stenger left, the Student Congress elected Emma Ross, an undeclared freshman, from six candidates to serve as vice speaker for speaker Sheeva Massoudi, a senior majoring in business administration. To close, executive board members gave updates on current and future events. Student Congress meets every two weeks, and the next meeting will be Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Old Union.
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support for victims at BU. “It would be helpful if the University kind of proves themselves in a way to show that they do care about students and what happens to them both on and off campus,” Aviles said. “I hope that a survey like this would make this topic more important.”
Shared traits of BU opens high-tech center pygmies examined Claudio Muter/Contributing Photographer Located in Glenn G. Bartle Library and featuring high-level communication technology systems, the Zurack Family High-Technology Collaboration Center was built after a donation was made by alum Mark Zurack.
ZURACK FROM PAGE 1 honor of those donations. In conjunction with the opening of the Zurack Family High-Technology Collaboration Center, part of Zurack’s donation went toward the opening of the Zurack Family Group Study Room, which is located in the Newcomb Reading Room in Bartle Library. This room is dedicated
to making group work accessible and innovative, and is open to all students during library hours. “The intention of the Group Study Room is to provide a space for students to do collaborative work,” said Jill Dixon, director of public services for the libraries. “They can bring their laptops, their phones, any device and plug into a television screen and share with other students.”
The Group Study Room features cutting-edge technology, similar to that of the center, but on a smaller scale. Kristie Bonifazio, a senior majoring in nursing, said that the added technology can be beneficial for studying. “I can see why it would be helpful for having a group project,” Bonifazio said. “All this equipment here, they don’t have in any of the other group rooms.”
Prof. examins skin agility, tearing SKIN FROM PAGE 1 appear along cell boundaries, instead of the full cells themselves. In most cases, skin ruptured along paths connecting cells, instead of tearing the individual cells. Tearing in this fashion technically requires more energy. In this way, these triangular features have a characteristic toughness that makes it hard to rupture the skin. According to German, his team has been looking for ways to apply the results. While his research could have applications in the field of cosmetics, what it
inspired the team to do was apply the information to materials other than skin. German’s team also tried to look at crack propagation — the path that cracks follow — on materials such as silicon rubber. They believe that this could be applied to phone screens. Generally, when mobile phones are dropped and screens break, the cracks appear across the entire surface. According to German, one goal would be to engineer phone screens with similar features, and fill it in with transparent material that makes it appear smooth and normal. Screens
made in this way would then only crack along the edges, which would extend their usability. This research is in the early stages of development, with simple experiments being conducted on silicon rubber to create cracks at certain angles. Xue Liu, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate studying biomedical engineering, said that this research was significant and new. “We did a fundamental study on how skin fails, looking at multiple levels,” Liu said. “Before us, no one proved that cracks occur [between cells] and not within cells.”
EVOS FROM PAGE 1 of growth hormone receptor.” He explained that because the hormonal profiles in these three distinct regions around the world are shared, there must be some genetic mechanism regulating the expression of the growth hormone. Dominy’s findings are in accordance with the fact that these three populations convey a striking example of convergent evolution, meaning that they all independently evolved the pygmy trait while adapting to similar climates in distinct regions of the globe. Dominy added that there is an emerging field of human immunological ecology that suggests the occurrence of fetal programming. “If you take a mother who has been exposed to an environment full of pathogens throughout her adult life, her immune system is essentially primed to that kind of environment,” Dominy said. “She becomes pregnant, and then, through some process, her information is transferred to the developing fetus that conveys information about the hostility of that environment.” Gabriel Valencia, a first-
year graduate student studying biology, said that he learned something that he did not know about communities living in the rainforest. He shared his own experience with native populations in South America and said that it connected to Dominy’s talk. “I come from Colombia, and I actually went to the Amazon and talked with some of the natives there,” Valencia said. “So it was interesting that we talked about that.” David Wilson, director of the speaker series and a professor of biology and anthropology, talked about the importance of exposing undergraduate students to the graduate-style education that this program provides and said how beneficial it is to recognize the common theme of evolution in each talk presented by a speaker. “Every single lecture, although it’s on a very different topic from week to week, is always from the same theoretical perspective of evolution,” Wilson said. “It’s like a single tool kit that can be applied to all topics, whether it’s humans or nonhumans. That’s the signature quality of EvoS.”
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Pipe Line LOCAL NEWS Binghamton man dies after fatal shooting on Susquehanna Street A man has died after he was shot in the chest in the city of Binghamton early Saturday morning, according to WBNG. The man, 35-year-old Naheen Spencer, was shot at around 4:00 a.m. Police had responded to a report of a shooting that occurred in the area of Victoria’s Restaurant, located at 153 Susquehanna St., where they found Spencer wounded. Currently, no one is in custody related to the shooting. DA Cornwell recuses himself from any case involving County Executive Preston Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell (R) released a statement on Friday recusing himself from potential cases involving Broome County Executive Debbie Preston (R), according to WBNG. Preston is currently running for reelection against Jason Garnar (D) in a tightly contested race. The cryptic statement reads, “This afternoon, District Attorney Steve Cornwell has recused himself from any case involving Debra A. Preston.” Cornwell had not yet indicated if any charges will be pressed and has not responded to WBNG’s request for comment.
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REGIONAL NEWS Man killed in shootout with police officer in Syracuse A man was shot and killed by police after authorities say the man fired at an officer during a traffic stop near Syracuse University, according to the Press & Sun-Bulletin. The vehicle was pulled over after an officer noticed the taillights on the car were out. While speaking to the man as he sat in his car, the officer noticed a handgun inside the car and started to back away, instructing the driver to show his hands. The man then exited the vehicle and fired several shots at the officer, who returned fire, striking the man at least once. STATE NEWS State lawmakers fight over pay raise New York state lawmakers will find out next month whether they will get their first pay raise since 1999, according to the Press & Sun-Bulletin. The current salary for a state legislator is $79,500. Most lawmakers get additional stipends for leadership posts and $172 per diem when at the Capitol, with some making as much as $205,000 per year. The New York State Commission on Legislative, Judicial, & Executive Compensation is considering as much as a 47 percent raise to $116,900 per year.
Sloshed Frosh Saturday, Oct. 8, 12:59 a.m. — Officers responded to a call reporting an intoxicated female in Bingham Hall of Newing College, said Investigator Patrick Reilly of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. The 18-year-old female was visibly intoxicated and exhibited slurred speech. She told officers that she had been at a fraternity party and had thrown up several times before officers arrived. Harpur’s Ferry ambulance service was contacted and the female was transported to United Health Services Binghamton General Hospital. Real-life DM-slide Saturday, Oct. 8, 2:23 a.m. — Officers received a report of a suspicious person near Parking Lot X, Reilly said. The victims, two 19-year-old females, reported that they were walking by the parking lot when they were approached by a male suspect, who was described as being 6 feet tall with beady eyes. The suspect was wearing a blue Adidas hoodie and jeans. The victims reported that the suspect greeted them, asked if he had scared them and asked where the victims lived. The victims said that when they asked the suspect where he lived, he gave vague,
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inconsistent answers. Officers responded to the scene; however, nobody matching the victim’s description was found. The case was closed by investigation. Well That Was Eventful Saturday, Oct. 8, 2:45 a.m. — An officer was flagged down in front of the Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center (C4) dining hall by a victim reporting a motor vehicle accident, Reilly said. The victim, a 58-year-old male taxi driver, claimed that he was stopped in front of C4 on East Drive to let passengers out when another vehicle backed into him. The driver of the other vehicle, an 18-year-old male, reported no damage to his vehicle. The victim was offered medical assistance and declined. Officers filed a report. Jump Around Sunday, Oct. 9, 2:49 a.m. — Officers received a report of criminal mischief from Johnson Hall of Dickinson Community, Reilly said. An unknown person had damaged the ceiling tiles near room 414 in Johnson Hall. Officers determined that the person had likely jumped up and touched the ceiling tiles, causing them to fall. A work order has been placed, and the case is still under investigation.
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The Roberson Museum and Science Center held a reception on Friday for the opening of its newest exhibit, “A Theatre of Things: Conjuring the World on the Westside.” The exhibit displays cultural art pieces from the personal collection of Don Boros, professor emeritus of theatre at Binghamton University. A world traveler, Boros has lived among the indigenous peoples of several different countries. The vast array of objects in his collection reflects the diversity of his experiences abroad. One of the highlights of Boros’ collection is a pair of masks given to him by an Indian dancer in 1976. Boros has been traveling for most of his life, but he didn’t start purposely seeking out art and artifacts from the places he visited until his first trip to Africa in 1984. Since then, he has collected a variety of cultural art pieces, mostly from Asia, the Pacific Rim and South America. His multicultural miscellany includes bamboo carvings from China, giant masks from Burkina Faso and water puppets from Vietnam. The pieces on display at the Roberson Museum and Science Center were all chosen from Boros’ collection by museum staff and curators. The exhibit is meant to simulate the experience of walking through Boros’ home. The entrance, for example, is designed to look like the foyer of his house. In one corner of the exhibit, there is even a model of Boros’ desk, surrounded by vintage theatre posters and complete with an inkwell, a
New exhibit debuts at Roberson
'A Theatre of Things' is composed of works from the collecton of BU professor Simone Scheurer/Contributing Photographer
Patrons at the Roberson Museum and Science Center look at art from the new exhibit “A Theatre of Things: Conjuring the World on the Westside.” The show opened on Friday.
bookshelf and a photo album. The exhibit also features a series of interviews with Boros, which were filmed and displayed on a screen. Visitors can also find anecdotes and quotes from Boros written on the objects’ labels. Boros first began traveling the globe because he was “interested in the genesis of things,” more specifically, the genesis of theatre. He has had a few brushes with danger during his travels, including a death sentence (which
wasn’t fulfilled) and a bite from a rabid dog. In New Guinea, he met five Australian Rotarians who were there for a service project. A few days later, he learned that they had all been murdered. “These Rotarians were there for altruistic reasons — to build schools, to build churches — and they were killed,” Boros said. “You just never know.” After living in New Guinea for a month, Boros traveled to the Golden Triangle in Thailand,
where he noticed that the ritual ceremonies were very similar to those he had seen in New Guinea. When he traveled to the Amazon basin, and then to the Western India, he began to see clear patterns in the way ritual ceremonies were conducted, affirming his belief in an innate theatrical instinct. While some were bought at auctions, almost all of the pieces Boros owns were given to him in person and most have a deep sentimental value. The piece he
feels most attached to came from the western half of New Guinea. In his travels, he has come across many maternity statues, but he’s only seen one statue depicting fatherhood: a figure of a man holding his dead child. “The love I saw in this piece really knocked me out,” Boros said. Among Boros’ collection of spears and weapons is a blowgun from Western Brazil. In his overview of the exhibit, Boros solemnly told audiences that the
blowgun came from a tribe of people who no longer exist. It is evident that he sees his collection as a means of bringing global issues to light and preserving cultural histories that may otherwise go unremembered. “I am a messenger, through that work, for people who don’t want their cultures and histories to die,” he said. “I love these people, and I have sincerely accepted the responsibility of passing information about them on.”
New film spurs debate 'Birth of a Nation' hit theaters Friday Joshua Rosenthal Contributing Writer
Casey Tin/Contributing Photographer A model struts his stuff on the runway at the “Real Men Wear Pink” fashion show. The event, sponsored by the Sigma Lambda Gamma sorority and MALIK and Sigma Lambda Rho fraternities, was held on Friday night.
Men in pink take runway
The event raised money for breast cancer Patricia Nieberg & Kayley Horton Contributing Writers Fraternity brothers and other men of Binghamton University strutted their stuff for breast cancer at Friday’s “Real Men Wear Pink: All Male Fashion Show.” Hosted by Sigma Lambda Gamma sorority and co-sponsored by fraternities Sigma Beta Rho, MALIK and Lambda Phi Epsilon, the team raised over $1,000. The event featured participants modeling various styles of dress including casual, throwback, swimsuit, cultural and formal wears down the runway. To keep with the theme of breast cancer awareness, the models wore pink accents on each outfit to celebrate the cause. The looks ranged widely from jeans and sweatshirts to men’s swim briefs and tank tops. Of particular interest was the cultural portion of the night for which the models wore African dashiki shirtdresses and performed a choreographed African-style dance. Entertaining nearly 100 people, the fashion show brought a diverse group of students together to fundraise and gain awareness for breast cancer. This event first took place in 2014, raising $800 for breast cancer survivor Fiona Aller, who was diagnosed in 2013 with stage 3 papillary thyroid cancer at 23 years
old, and in 2014 with stage 3 triple negative breast cancer. For this year, the sorority decided to grow the cause and donate to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, a larger organization with more resources. Susan G. Komen has a presence in over 60 countries and is involved in research, community education, global outreach and public policy related to breast cancer awareness. The show also featured performances from spoken-word poet Jaslyn Rojas, a senior majoring in psychology, and an acoustic performance and song by Haider Mustehsan, a senior doublemajoring in political science and sociology. Serdal Jasmin, a senior majoring in cinema, and Adina Matos, a senior double-majoring in political science and psychology, also bantered between scenes as the hosts of the show. “Everyone came together for this cause from different [organizations] and different spectrums from the University,” said Belinda Santarelli, president of the BU chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma and a senior majoring in Spanish. Stephanie Mungroo, Sigma Lambda Gamma’s philanthropy chair and a senior majoring in business administration, explained that the goal of the event went beyond raising awareness for breast cancer. “Aside from this being about
breast cancer, it’s also about Greek unity on campus and cultural unity in general,” said Mungroo. The success of this event required extensive planning which began in May and finally came together this semester. From getting models and practicing to selling tickets and even frosting cupcakes, the event required time and hard work. “Every [fraternity] had their own responsibilities,” said Santarelli. “They all helped immensely and that just made the event even better.” Mungroo explained that the biggest conflict they faced was the different schedules of the models and performers. “Everyone is busy,” Mungroo said. “Everyone that we have as a model is either in a Greek organization, or on an e-board or on a dance team. So everyone has a million conflicts so we’d stay up until midnight practicing. Underneath all the stress and tears and late nights, we realize that this is about having fun and aside from obviously raising money.” Desborne Villaruel, an attendee of the show and a senior doublemajoring in business administration and accounting, felt that the event meant a lot. “To the sisters, there’s only four of them — and for them to organize something like this is just so impactful,” Villaruel said. “Going out to make a change can make a big difference.”
Controversial movies are nothing new, but few films in recent memory are layered as deeply with controversy as “The Birth of a Nation.” Nearly every aspect of the movie has raised issues of some kind, from Nate Parker, the creator and star of the movie — who was accused of rape during his time at Pennsylvania State University — to Nat Turner, the subject of the film, to the movie’s title itself. It also matters that the movie has come out at a time when racial tensions have been thrust into the spotlight. It’s telling that a slave rebellion that took place nearly 200 years ago will have the same roots of prejudice as today’s revolts. A movie with this content has the potential to take us back to the origins of our racial tensions and to help facilitate conversation. But with all of that aside, is “The Birth of a Nation” actually any good? For all the noise around the movie, it turns out to be much ado about nothing, because the movie itself is more or less just fine. With doses of horror at the abomination of slavery and uplifting moments that you’d expect from a movie about a slave rebellion, the movie unfortunately never reaches its potential effectiveness for either aspect. That’s not to say that “The Birth of a Nation” hits these beats poorly; the story of Nat Turner definitely deserves to be told in its own right, but it’s not the first film about slavery, nor the last, and certainly not the best of them. There are some positives, because for all of the backlash he’s received, Parker gives a genuinely powerful performance as Turner, showing his transition from submissive slave to fiery, violent rebel. He’s not afraid to get emotional when needed, and makes it very visible, to the point of being overly dramatic. But in the role of an insurgent priest, the dramatics fit nicely. Most other actors in the movie are fine, if a bit subdued. Armie Hammer, as slave master Samuel Turner, gives a good performance as
the “about as sympathetic of a slave master a slave master could be” character. For a pretty important character to the movie and Nat’s journey, he’s fairly forgettable in the grand scheme. As powerful of a performance as Parker gives, he’s also the director and writer, and it’s in these aspects that the movie has the most flaws. The structure and plotting of the movie, while fully formed enough, becomes noticeably shoddy in some areas. For one, the time flow in the movie can become very disorienting. It is expected for a movie that documents the entire span of a man’s life to have time gaps, but the ones in this film come without warning and can easily confuse the viewer. Another aspect that weighs the movie down is the occasional visions. Most dream sequences usually have a purpose that informs the plot or characters. The dream sequences in “The Birth of a Nation,” while symbolic and meaningful, often disrupt the flow of the movie. Perhaps the biggest flaw in the plot, and one that comes back to the controversy around the movie, is how Nat Turner’s rebellion is depicted. There are real-life aspects of the rebellion that are noticeably
forgotten in the movie, aspects that would have brought some necessary nuance to the events of the film. I can’t help but feel that the movie is refusing to have a complete conversation about the history of the dynamics of slavery and revolt, one that would perhaps lead to a better understanding. People will so often dismiss movies about slavery or any other subject that showcases the United States’ past mistakes, insisting that we should simply move past those times in our history as they can only bring up bad feelings. Many disagree, believing that we should never ignore our past, or else we risk forgetting the lessons it has taught us. That doesn’t mean that the movie should be without purpose, but rather that it should leave us with a new viewpoint of what we thought we knew. “The Birth of a Nation” simply doesn’t give that. A story that deserves to be told, “The Birth of a Nation” features talented performances and brutally real depictions of slavery, but ultimately cannot reach the emotional and thrilling potential it has, nor can it find the readiness to give justice to the full story of Turner.
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A COMPLEX ISSUE
Elizabeth Manning/Editorial Artist
As lawn signs across the country proclaim affection for different political candidates, the signs adorning the neighborhoods east of Binghamton’s campus are addressing a different issue. Our neighbors are protesting the expansion of Hayes Student Living. Jeff Feinberg, the owner of the Hayes Manor Housing Complex, plans to expand the 185-unit development by adding an additional 224 units. To make this possible, Feinberg requested special permits and variances that would allow units to be built significantly smaller than allowed by the Town of Vestal’s code. The appeal also requests that the units be constructed with fewer and smaller parking spaces than code permits. At a Sept. 28 meeting of the
Vestal Town Board, residents of the neighborhood expressed strong opposition to the development. They were concerned that it would increase both vehicular and foot traffic within the area, which lacks sidewalks. The new complex would put up three-story buildings in the backyards of existing houses and decrease the overall quality of living. We are sympathetic with the concerns of the Vestal residents. It is important to respect the character and culture of any neighborhood; when new developments are proposed, their developers should respect
existing zoning laws and carefully consider their impact on neighboring residents. Currently, the Hayes proposal does not do so. It is our hope that Binghamton University will impact the region in a positive fashion. As the University rapidly expands, it should aim to add to the area, not subtract from it. While the Hayes conflict is primarily between private homeowners and developers, if the plans continue as proposed, there will certainly be negative consequences in terms of how locals view University students.
Student housing has already caused a number different conflicts throughout the surrounding area. Last month, we wrote about residential complaints about the OCCT blue buses on Leroy Street. In 2015, the group CNY Fair Housing reported that student housing was a major impediment to fair housing in the city of Binghamton. If left unaddressed, many of these issues will only get worse. New ones will arise, perhaps of greater scale and impact than the current ones. If the University is truly concerned with creating positive social change,
it must be aware of its effect on the surrounding community. It cannot stay silent when problems arise. It won’t be easy to remedy these problems, but a first step is for us as a school is to take responsibility for our part in causing these issues. To thoroughly address BU’s current and future impact, the administration should take the initiative to reach out to other players in the area and start an open and thoughtful dialogue regarding growth. Likewise, students should take the initiative to act as a check on
these forces; they shouldn’t take housing for granted and should be cognizant of their impact. We would like to see a coalition of developers, local residents, students, city, town and University officials, private landowners, landlords, nonprofit groups and commercial businesses work together toward positive solutions to these budding problems. Whatever solution arises, it must be one that the community establishes together. We can only benefit from increased communication between the agents mentioned.
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, Opinions Editor, Sports Editor and Arts & Culture Editor.
Why we need to be tobacco-free
Despite its controversy, the ban is a major step toward a healthier campus Savanna Vidal
Contributing Columnist
Upon returning to Binghamton University this fall, I couldn’t help but notice the sprawling patio outside the New University Union, the hallway connecting Student Wing and Lecture Hall and a glimmering new Starbucks. What caught my eye first, however, were the green stickers posted all over campus reading, “Binghamton University will become a tobaccofree campus as of Aug. 1, 2017.” This surpassed any new spot
to do work, any way to evade the blistering cold of BU winters or any fancy coffee spot. Having made a vow to never smoke a cigarette, my oath was partially violated each time I inhaled cigarette smoke when I left the library or walked down the Spine. This unavoidable cloud of toxic fumes pollutes not only the fresh air, but also the lungs of everyone on campus. According to the American Lung Association, 40,000 people die each year nationwide due to secondhand smoke. It’s difficult to accept the choice of others to smoke publicly around campus when it could result in the death of one of our peers. This, among other reasons, is a
driving force behind the necessity of a tobacco-free campus. In preparation for the impending change, the University is providing cessation programs to all students and employees of BU. Seeing that evidence has shown it takes merely three days for symptoms of chemical withdrawal to decrease, giving members of the University almost a full year’s notice is an ample amount of time for the lifestyle changes that must take place. Quitting the use of tobacco products is by no means necessary to comply with the policy. It does not apply outside of campus property, so everyone is free to consume tobacco products in any other permitted
space. While it may be more inconvenient, this can be positive for smokers who are working to cut back or even quit, by leaving them less time to spark up. The process, although not desirable, has positive long-term effects for smokers and nonsmokers alike. The most questionable aspect of the looming tobacco ban is how it will be enforced. While the current policy outline states that “members of our University community are empowered to respectfully inform others about the policy,” it is obvious that this is unrealistic. While it is difficult to approach a group of smoking strangers, asking them to ash their cigarette, a malicious look
and loud cough are a pragmatic way to get the point across. This is by no means a perfect solution, but it’s a start. Thankfully, we have created a university environment where people look out for others who they feel to be in danger. I have frequently witnessed people approach that guy at the bus stop who’s had a bit too much to drink or the girl wobbling in her high heels in the arms of two guys. Why can’t this same mentality be applied to those who are literally killing themselves with each puff of a cigarette? Society has reached a point that, when someone confesses to being a smoker, the response is negative. This sentiment can carry
over by reminding others that not only are they not allowed to smoke on campus, but they really shouldn’t smoke in the first place. While the administrators of the University have recognized the severity of allowing tobacco on campus, some may wonder if this is truly a step in the right direction. If we’re ranked the best school in all of the SUNY system, why shouldn’t we join the other 20 percent of SUNY schools who have already imposed a ban on tobacco products? A tobaccofree campus is a necessary stepping stone in BU’s growth. — Savanna Vidal is a sophomore majoring in biology.
AS A DANGER TO WOMEN, PENCE TRUMPS TRUMP The vice presidential candidate has a hostile track record on reproductive rights Emily Houston
Contributing Columnist
In light of Sunday’s presidential debate, it’s evident that there are a number of things to be anxious about regarding the future of politics in the United States — the main source of terror being that Donald Trump could actually become the president. But I’m here to tell you that there is something more threatening than Trump sitting in the Oval Office: the thought of Mike Pence as next in line to lead our nation. In choosing one’s vice president, presidential candidates
usually strive to find someone who they see as fit to be in control, should anything happen to them during their tenure in office. In the case of Trump, he chose a farright Republican to join him on the ticket in order to gain the vote of Conservatives who think him too moderate. Choosing Mike Pence seems like a smart political move for the Republican nominee, but it has just given me yet another reason to justify why Trump will not be receiving my vote. If you think Trump is bad for women’s rights, you would be absolutely appalled at what policies Pence would propose should he be placed in a position of such power. Trump carries notions of sexual assault, but Pence has an
actual record of opposing women’s reproductive rights ever since he stepped into office in 2001. As governor of Indiana since 2013, Pence has signed every piece of legislation to cross his desk that restricts a woman’s right to an abortion. In March, the governor signed a bill that attempted to deny women abortions even in the face of fetal abnormality, something that directly opposes the Supreme Court’s 1973 decision in the case of Roe v. Wade. The bill also would have required all women to bury or cremate the fetus should they have an abortion or a miscarriage. The bill was considered so right-wing that many pro-life Republicans denounced it, and the law was,
thankfully, blocked by a federal judge because it so egregiously violated women’s rights. Many politicians regard Pence as the figurehead who initiated the Republican’s notorious campaign to defund Planned Parenthood. In 2007, before the party began its attack on the institution, Pence introduced an amendment attached to an appropriations bill that would strip Planned Parenthood of its federal funds. This proposal paved the way for the Republican agenda against providing support for the institution — despite the fact that, under Title X, the money given doesn’t actually fund abortions. Government spending for Planned Parenthood is allocated toward annual exams, testing for
sexually transmitted diseases and contraception. Pence believes that by withholding money from the organization, it will have to shut down completely. This idea was proven true in his own state, but with horrifying effects. As governor, Pence was successful in closing a rural Planned Parenthood after cutting its funding. However, this Planned Parenthood was the only source of HIV testing in the entire county, causing an outbreak of HIV in Scott County, Indiana. Pence’s agenda to shut down all of Planned Parenthood had disastrous results in the state that he swore to protect, and his relentless campaign will only escalate if he takes the position of vice president.
Trump’s disgusting rhetoric toward women is nothing short of abusive and, yes, the thought of his control over our country is alarming. But the running mate that he has chosen concerns me even more, a man whose tyranny has already caused detriment to his people and as someone who endangers my rights as a woman. Pence has declared that he cannot wait for the day that “we send Roe v. Wade back to the ash heap of history, where it belongs,” and electing Trump as our president may just be putting him in the position to do so. — Emily Houston is a sophomore double-majoring in English and political science.
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Bearcats compete at Dartmouth BEARCAT BRIEFS Nath takes three consecutive matches to win fourth draw SWIMMING & DIVING
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Last weekend, the Binghamton men’s tennis team continued its fall schedule at the Dartmouth Invitational. The Bearcats faced opponents from Dartmouth, Yale, Brown and Amherst College. With five freshmen in its lineup, Binghamton aims to place an emphasis on preseason tournaments like these. BU head coach Nick Zieziula believes it is important for players to see what the competition is going to be like on a Division I college level. “It definitely helps to show the freshmen a frame of reference … that’s the level they play at,” Zieziula said. The wins ultimately don’t mean much for the Bearcats, since team scoring isn’t tallied in the fall season. Zieziula is focused on the spring, when enough victories can get BU into the MidAmerican Conference or NCAA tournament. “The big thing we’ve been hammering home is we really haven’t talked about winning or losing, we’ve been trying to focus on one or two aspects of their game,” Zieziula said. “That’s where we’ve run into problems with both the freshmen and upperclassmen. We start getting worried about the score and we kind of get away from our goals and our game plan.” One rookie who took advantage of the opportunity was freshman Kushaan Nath, who went 3-0 in his matches over the weekend to win the fourth singles flight. Freshman Tiago Lourenco and his doubles partner, sophomore Ludovico Cestarollo, won the flight A doubles title. They went 4-0 en route to the title, sweeping teammates sophomore Valentin Bouchet and sophomore Josh Druger, 6-0, in the title match. “We don’t have anyone who is in the national rankings, so
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Provided by BU Athletics Freshman Kushaan Nath beat Brown junior Anthony Arocho, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, to win the fourth draw of the Dartmouth Invitational.
our wins and losses don’t matter right now,” Zieziula said. “What matters is our wins in January and February. We can get there faster by just focusing on the process.” With such a large freshman class, it will take time for the Bearcats to figure out who works best together on the doubles court. Fall tournaments allow BU to mix and match lineups and test performances outside of practice. “We’re really trying to get everyone to play the same tactically so we have more interchangeable parts,” Zieziula said. “We want to get to the point where when we get into our season in the spring that we have some pairs that work together because you do build some chemistry and rhythm.” The Bearcats are scheduled to play at the ITA Northeast Regional on Oct. 20, which is hosted by the University of Pennsylvania. The tournament is set to begin at 8 a.m. from the Hecht Tennis Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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The Binghamton swimming and diving teams recorded mixed results in Burlington, Vermont last weekend. In the Bearcats’ second meet of the season, the men were victorious over the New Jersey Institute of Technology, 186-105, while the women were outmatched by Vermont, 177-105. The meet was hosted by Vermont, but the men only faced NJIT. Freshman Thomas Mackey led the men’s side, winning both the 100-meter (1:00.32) and 200-meter breaststroke (2:16.43). BU bested the Highlanders in the 200-meter medley, as the team of Mackey, junior Travis Blank, senior Steven Campagna and sophomore Alex Brion won the event with a time of 1:38.32. BU also touched first in the 100-meter and 200-meter backstroke, the 200-meter butterfly and the
50-meter and 100-meter freestyle. On the women’s side, the Bearcats won just three of 16 events against the Catamounts. Binghamton won the 400-meter relay with a team of freshman Kaitlyn Lange, freshman Abby Koerwitz, freshman Olivia Santos and junior Courtney Foley. Freshman Rebecca Nelson was victorious in the 200-meter individual medley, while freshman Jaime Campbell was victorious in the three-meter dive. At last year’s America East (AE) Championships, Vermont placed third out of five teams, while BU finished last. The women’s side won’t face another AE squad until Jan. 21, when it’s set to take on New Hampshire. The Bearcats are scheduled to host Siena and Niagara on Oct. 22. The meet is set to begin at 1 p.m. from the Patricia A. Saunders Aquatic Center in Vestal, New York.
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Bearcats snap six-game skid with 2-1 victory over Maine Binghamton records first America East win of season Yedidya Naiman Contributing Writer
Twenty-eight days. Six games. Five hundred eighty-six minutes of play. To say that the Binghamton women’s soccer team’s scoring drought was lengthy would be an understatement, making Sunday’s 2-1 victory over Maine all the more sweet. In the 38th minute, freshman midfielder Rachel Parsons, who had subbed into the game just a minute earlier, headed a corner kick past the goal line for the first tally of the match. This marked the first goal of Parsons’ collegiate career and only the third firsthalf tally Binghamton (5-8-2, 1-4 America East) has scored all season. Redshirt junior forward Michele Galvin was credited with the assist. “Once we saw that ball cross the line, it was almost this moment of relief,” Galvin said. “We’ve had balls hit the crossbar like we did in the first half here. We’ve had goalkeepers make double saves on the line, balls cleared off the line, so it’s nice to finally have that one goal across and you could almost feel that sense of relief and we could breath a little bit and just play from there.” Throughout the game, both teams had multiple chances to find the back of the net. Within the first two minutes, both the Bearcats and the the Black Bears
Rachel Tomei/Pipe Dream Photographer Redshirt junior Michele Galvin scored the game-winning goal in Binghamton’s 2-1 victory over Maine on Sunday.
(6-6, 2-3 AE) registered a shot on goal. This pressure did not let up on either side of the pitch during the first half. BU held a 15-8 advantage in shots while both squads recorded five shots on goal. In the first 45, the Bearcats’ offense made it to the final third on numerous occasions and created many dangerous chances. Freshman defender Ryan Reilly made two runs down the right wing in the 28th and 33rd minutes, but was just off target,
connecting with the crossbar and the side netting, respectively. One area in which the Bearcats excelled was their set piece play. They drew more set pieces and executed them much better than they have this season. Both of BU’s goals came off corner kicks, of which they racked up 11 in the match. “We’ve been working on corners in practice, and Taylor Schram, our assistant coach, she does a lot of work on the attacking set pieces side,” said BU
head coach Neel Bhattacharjee. “If you look at the Albany match, it was a very even match but it came down to a set piece. And I said don’t be surprised if the same thing happens this match.” The teams went to the locker room ahead, 1-0. Maine’s attack came out strong in the second half, recording four shots in the first six minutes. The Black Bears, however, failed to notch any shots on goal. In the 78th minute, Maine finally netted the equalizer when sophomore defender Kate
Evans chipped the ball over BU junior keeper Katie Hatziyianis, who was forced out of the goal in an attempt to fend off the attack. It seemed as though the Bearcats were headed for overtime, but they refused to let the score faze them. Less than three minutes later, BU responded with a goal of its own. Galvin swerved a shot in from a corner kick to take the lead right back. “We were able to march back down the field,” Bhattacharjee said. “[We’re] a team that shows
they’re willing to fight; they’re willing to persevere; they want to be that last man standing. The effort was there for the complete 90 minutes even after an unfortunate moment in the back.” Despite the win, the Bearcats still are in last place in the AE. They have three conference games remaining. BU is scheduled to play UMass Lowell on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at the Bearcats Sports Complex in Vestal, New York.
Binghamton draws Hartford Psarras tallies fourth goal of season in 1-1 tie Julian Guevara Contributing Writer
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Volleyball defeated by Stony Brook, UMBC Samuel Ditchek Contributing Writer
After dominating its previous matchups against Hartford and UMass Lowell, the Binghamton volleyball team fell short against Stony Brook and UMBC on the road this weekend, recording two consecutive America East (AE) losses. BU (8-10, 2-3 AE) opened the weekend with a closely contested matchup against the Seawolves (5-14, 1-3 AE) on Friday night. The Bearcats, who were coming off hard-fought wins against the Hawks and River Hawks, were outmatched in a four-set match against SBU. After grinding out the win in the first set, thanks to key plays by junior setter Sarah Ngo and company, Binghamton failed to pick up another win in the series. Although the second series featured a 25-17 win in favor of the Seawolves, Binghamton refused to go down without a fight in the third and fourth sets. Both sets were neck-and-neck as both squads traded points throughout. Ultimately, the Bearcats failed to come out on top in two deflating losses, falling to Stony Brook, 25-23 and 26-24.
“We’re just working to get better each day and so we want to be able to convert on those [close] points and I think a lot of it is just confidence in those situations,” said BU head coach Glenn Kiriyama. “We just try to play one point at a time and not really care about the score too much and we hope we can play right through to the very end.” Highlighting the night were the performances of freshman outside hitter Lauren Kornmann and Ngo. Kornmann led the way with 16 kills, five blocks and 18.5 points while Ngo recorded her sixth double-double of the year, posting 35 assists and 11 digs to fuel the well-rounded offense. “Sarah [Ngo] works hard, she’s quick and gets to a lot of balls,” Kiriyama said. “She is able to get to the passes and does a nice job at putting up a very hittable set.” Following the loss to Stony Brook, BU headed to Maryland to take on UMBC (11-5, 2-2 AE). Unlike their meeting with the Seawolves, the Bearcats seemed outmatched. Binghamton dropped all three set against the Retrievers on Sunday afternoon. The first set featured a nine-point advantage for
the Retrievers. The Bearcats were able to trim the margin to 20-14, but couldn’t put together a strong run to close the gap. Following a lackluster opening performance, the Bearcats regrouped and found their focus in the second contest. After BU pulled within one point, though, the Retrievers went on a four-point run to close out the set. The final set felt much like the first, as the Bearcats fell, 25-16, to third-place UMBC. Binghamton showcased an underwhelming .111 hitting percentage, just 25 assists and 16 errors in its 10th loss of the season. “We didn’t have it from the get-go, [we were] just pretty flat going in,” Kiriyama said. “[We] just weren’t able to pick it up too much during the match. We tried a couple different lineups, nothing really worked out well.” The Bearcats are scheduled to return home and take on Cornell on Tuesday in their final nonconference matchup. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m. from the West Gym in Vestal, New York.
Visibly exhausted and frustrated after two overtime periods, the Binghamton men’s soccer team left the field with only a tie against Hartford on Saturday. The Bearcats (5-25, 0-0-2 America East) posted their second straight 1-1 game against an AE opponent. Sophomore forward Nikkos Psarras put the Bearcats up early, scoring his fourth goal of the season in the eighth minute off an assist from sophomore midfielder Harrison Weilbacher. “I thought it was a very good game, a very competitive game,” said BU head coach Paul Marco. “A fair performance from our guys. I was a little disappointed with some spells of the game, but give Hartford some credit: They were very competitive.” In the 39th minute, the Hawks (4-5-3, 0-0-2 AE) tied the game off a corner kick from senior midfielder Udi Cohen. Senior forward Jeff Tryon headed the ball into the net for his third goal of the season. “I thought we did enough,” Marco said. “I am a little disappointed we didn’t get a win, but obviously to come out with a point in a tight game like that was a pretty good result.” Both teams demonstrated playoff-caliber defense, as the first half was a back-and-forth battle with constant possession changes. Hartford fired off three shots in the first half and just two in the second. “It’s a little defeating coming out with a tie after that one because I do think we outplayed them a bit,” said senior back Zach Galluzzo. “It’s not the worst outcome we could have had.” Both the Bearcats and the Hawks hustled it out until the end. The majority of Binghamton’s shots came in the second half. Overall, the Bearcats tallied eight shots, while Hartford had only two.
Even in overtime, there were frequent possession changes and numerous scoring opportunities. “We’re really tight as a back four,” Galluzzo said. “We have a lot of drive, we don’t want anyone to score. As much as you can say we did well with only allowing five shots we did let one in.” This season, the AE is one of the more competitive conferences in the country. Two teams, UMass Lowell (UML) and New Hampshire, are nationally ranked. But last weekend, Stony Brook defeated New Hampshire, 2-0. Going into Saturday night’s game, Binghamton ranked 61st in the country in RPI, its highest ranking since 2008.
Binghamton was lucky enough to have an entire week off after its last-minute tie with UML. Hartford tied Albany last Saturday, but had a short two-day break before a nonconference game against Northeastern on Tuesday. “I thought we had a great week, that’s what I’m a little disappointed in,” Marco said. “I thought tonight’s performance would have been a little better, maybe one or two levels higher than what we actually performed at.” BU is scheduled to continue conference play on the road at UMBC on Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Retriever Soccer Park, in Baltimore, Maryland.
Katherine Scott/Pipe Dream Photographer Sophomore forward Nikkos Psarras recorded the Bearcats’ lone goal in their draw with Hartford on Saturday.