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Bahgat Sammakia, vice president of research at Binghamton University, has been named the interim president of SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly). The appointment comes in the wake of a scandal that led to the arrest of nine upstate New York power brokers and developers, including former SUNY Poly President Alain Kaloyeros. On Sept. 23, Kaloyeros was arraigned on three felony charges related to accusations that he rigged the bidding process on several SUNY development projects, fraudulently steering New York state money to handpicked companies that either he or his allies controlled. “The charges filed today outline a blatant and brazen abuse of taxpayer dollars and the public trust,” said New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman in a statement. “This self-serving scheme alleged in the complaint was particularly egregious because it was aimed at enriching powerful people at the expense
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Kevin Sussy/Photography Editor Binghamton University students protest the Dakota Access Pipeline in front of the Pegasus Statue Tuesday afternoon. Protestors said the pipeline would disturb sacred grounds and contaminate the Sioux tribes’ drinking water.
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March from Pegasus Statue through Bartle calls attention to Native issues Stacey Schimmel Pipe Dream News
Led by the Binghamton Animal Alliance (BAA), Binghamton University students joined the international protests against the Dakota Access pipeline (DAPL) on Tuesday as part of a national day of solidarity. DAPL is a $3.8 billion project being undertaken by Energy Transfer Partners. The construction project will run a pipeline through North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Illinois, which will require burrowing under the Missouri River. According to the protesters, the pipeline would disturb sacred lands, burial grounds and access to the Sioux tribe’s fresh drinking water from the Missouri River. The pipeline would transport
domestically produced oil from North Dakota to major U.S. markets, but would encroach on the 1851 and 1868 treaties the federal government signed to protect Native American reservations, according to the BAA protesters. The pipeline was originally supposed to go through Bismarck, North Dakota, but due to possible contamination was rerouted through the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation without consulting tribe leaders. Starting at the Pegasus Statue around noon on Tuesday, BAA members and other students held signs and led a peaceful protest through Glenn G. Bartle Library and the Marketplace to raise awareness of the issue. Though the club primarily focuses on animal welfare, they also focus on social justice issues. Jayd Alvarez, the vice president of BAA
Panel pushes post-election participation CCE's 'Passion to Action' speakers encourage engagement with local politics Peter Brockwell Staff Writer
On Tuesday evening, around 30 Binghamton University students gathered in Old University Union to hear a panel present their ideas for focusing current political energy into permanent engagement and productive change. Organized and moderated by Nadiya Al-Noor, a special programs assistant at the BU Center for Civic Engagement (CCE), “Passion to Action: What Now?” was a part of the CCE’s Passion to Action workshop series, which aims to provide students with productive ways they can increase their awareness and involvement with issues in local government. The panel included Sean Massey, associate professor of women, gender and sexuality studies at BU as well as
a former Binghamton city councilman for the South Side; Brianna Cea, a BU sophomore double-majoring in political science and philosophy, politics and law who founded the student group Bing for Broome; and Erin Riddle, the chair of the Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter, whose work is focused in New York as part of a nationwide organization fighting for environmental rights. Al-Noor invited the members of the panel to speak in order to show students how they could be involved politically, besides voting in the presidential election every four years. She said that she hoped students could productively channel emotions about the most recent election while interacting with the communities around them. Cea reiterated this sentiment, imploring students to be open to listening to a variety of voices, hopefully allowing them to better understand
other people’s views on issues and effectively work with them to foster productive change. “If the local community sees students coming together around issues it can be very influential,” Cea said. “Go figure out which student clubs on campus may relate to your issues, and go meet with them and build relationships.” The panel held a discussion about their experiences with local government before Al-Noor offered attendees an opportunity to ask the speakers direct questions. In response to a question about new political activists potentially burning out if their efforts fail to enact immediate change, Massey reminded the audience that getting involved locally does not have to be a constant grind. “This kind of stuff is super fun,”
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and a junior majoring in environmental studies, said they are protesting because they believe clean water is essential to life and should not be intruded for selfish benefits. “Indigenous peoples’ right to their property is more important than big industries’ short-term profit,” Alvarez said. “We feel like their voices need to be heard because the government isn’t listening to them, the industry isn’t listening to them, so we just want to raise awareness so people start thinking about it.” Protesters held signs that read “Water equals life,” “Protect the land,” “Protect the water” and “We stand with Standing Rock.” The protesters advocated for alternative fuel sources, clean energy and research
In an effort to alleviate student complaints about limited parking spaces on the Binghamton University campus and prepare for the influx of students in the coming years, a new parking lot will be added by the start of the fall 2017 semester. Brian Favela was hired by the University last spring as the new executive director of parking and transportation. In a survey he conducted, 67 percent of the 665 students reached out and said they were unhappy with parking conditions. Spencer Gordon, a senior majoring in accounting, voiced this frustration and said that he has been forced to park in paid lots due to a lack of available spaces. “I’ve heard of numerous individuals having to pay for parking in one of the pay lots because M Lot is constantly full to capacity,” Gordon said. “I have done the same and the frustration is killing me — I paid $140 at the beginning of
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BU alum shares history of KKK presence locally Jay Rubin, class of '73, explores city of Binghamton's days as group's headquarters Alexandra Hupka Contributing Writer
In the 1920s, the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) was forced out of New York City due to fierce opposition, and as a result, they moved their state headquarters to the Binghamton area. On Thursday afternoon Binghamton University alum Jay Rubin, author of “The Forgotten Kapital: The Ku Klux Klan in Binghamton, 1923-1928,” held a book talk in the Library Tower of Glenn G. Bartle Library to educate Binghamton University community on this aspect of the area’s past.
The KKK originated in the late 1860s as a response to the emancipation of slaves at the end of the Civil War. This first wave of Klansmen operated mainly in the South and targeted newly freed slaves and Republicans coming from the north to assist with Reconstruction. The second wave of Klansmen originated in the early 1900s near Atlanta, Georgia. Unlike in the 1860s, the message of the KKK was not specifically targeted against African Americans. According to Rubin, the platform of the KKK
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Interim VPAA confirmed at Student Congress SA president selects Benjamin Breban as replacement until spring semester Pelle Waldron Assistant News Editor
Student Congress met for a special session on Thursday evening to elect an interim Student Association (SA) vice president for academic affairs (VPAA) after Adam Wilkes, a junior double-majoring in economics and sociology, who has held the position since August, stepped down. Nicholas Ferrara, the president of the SA and a senior majoring in political science, nominated Benjamin Breban, the former research assistant in the SA Academic Affairs Office and a junior majoring in mathematics, to take over the position. “We need someone who can maintain consistency from Adam’s office, so what he was working on doesn’t fall apart while we wait for the election to conclude, so that we can have a more permanent replacement
who can work on more long-term visions,” Ferrara said of Wilkes’ successor. “I think Ben [Breban] is great for that — he worked a lot on Adam’s projects, he knows a lot about University policy; I think he will do a great job and be a great addition to the e-board.” Congress then moved to a vote in which Breban was elected with 32 yes votes, zero no votes and one abstention. He said he looks forward to serving the position until someone is elected for the spring semester. “I feel I’m qualified, I’ve been to all of Adam’s meetings, I plan to continue his efforts to establish an SA mentorship program, work on the availability of a public health major for undergraduate students and potentially open up [computer science] classes to the broader Harpur [College] student base,” Breban said. “I plan on continuing that and keeping everything
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going steady.” Wilkes spoke briefly, thanking Congress for its time and offering his guidance to any future SA member. “Thank you for letting me be the vice president for academic affairs, it’s been awesome and it’s been an incredible experience learning about leadership and learning about what actually goes on at this University,” Wilkes said, “If you have any questions, come to me. I really want to help the SA in the future, and I’m available to any future vice president for academic affairs.” The special election for the next SA VPAA will take place on Monday, Dec. 5. Letters of intent are due on Monday, Nov. 21, and require 120 signatures. On Sunday, Dec. 4 an open forum will be held in Lecture Hall 10 at 2:30 p.m. in which questions can be posed to the candidates.
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Engagement with local politics encouraged by panel POLITICS FROM PAGE 1
Katherine Scott/Pipe Dream Photographer Sean Massey, a BU associate professor of women, gender and sexuality studies, speaks as part of a panel titled “Passion to Action: What Now?” The panel aimed to show students how they can become more politically involved and interact more with their communities.
Massey said. “Especially if you have groups of people that you’re working with — so it’s like you go out with your friends, your co-conspirators; and you have a plan, you hold meetings, you drink lots of coffee and you show up. Even if you don’t win it’s kind of amazing, there’s something very powerful
about that.” Sam Aghassi, a sophomore double-majoring in accounting and philosophy, said that he felt that it was important for young people to be civically engaged as well as understand the importance of addressing local issues. “Staying involved at a local level, wherever you end up in life, is important because reading the papers and getting
to know the culture of the places that you’re living in is going to affect you,” Aghassi said. “And you can also have a positive impact on those places as well.” In closing, Riddle again emphasized that long-term change must begin at the local level before it can reach a larger audience. She reminded attendees that they must reach out and interact with what’s around them, to find others
interested in helping and to shift the conversation about the things they care about. “It’s important to think about how your activism is wherever you are,” Riddle said. “And the way that you become engaged is where people are too and that when you become engaged, or when you get involved, you plug into this community of people who share your concerns and passions.”
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PROTEST FROM PAGE 1 into new ways of generating fuel. Club members also handed out small sheets that provided background information and links to petitions about the conflict in Standing Rock. They promoted the protest through their Instagram, Facebook and B-Engaged. Bella Rubinton, a Student Association (SA) representative and junior double-majoring in Judaic studies and music, said she decided to come today in part because the SA recently passed a resolution in support of both the national protest and the campus protest. “It’s important to show solidarity even though we’re obviously not anywhere near the Dakota Access pipeline; it’s important to show our support and spread the word about it,” Rubinton said. David McEvoy, a junior majoring in biology, said that with the election over, it is now time to focus on the injustices occurring
at Standing Rock. “This is something that needs to be stopped now,” McEvoy said. “It’s been temporarily halted, which is a good sign but this needs to be permanently stopped. There is a militarized police presence facing off against very peaceful protestors who were literally trying to protect water for people to drink.”
We feel their voices need to be heard because the government isn't listening... — Jayd Alvarez BU Junior
of the state’s public university system.” Kaloyeros has, for the last few years, been among the state’s top paid public employees. He received media attention regularly for his close ties to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his position as the governor’s liaison to the technology industry. It was Kaloyeros’ vision that prompted the creation of a nanotechnology center in Albany that would be owned by the state and used by high-tech companies for research and development. The three charges leveled against Kaloyeros related to abuse of the bidding system that SUNY uses to decide which private businesses will be hired to perform large-scale projects, such as construction jobs. In one case, Kaloyeros allegedly orchestrated the firing of numerous companies with the goal of eventually giving a contract to a business that agreed to provide a $50 million loan to a
nonprofit organization effectively controlled by himself. In another, he sent a business associate information that allowed him to win a contract to construct new dormitories at SUNY Poly. According to the criminal complaint filed against him, the housing project was to be financed with revenue from “room fees” paid for by SUNY Poly students. Now, a BU administrator has been tapped to lead SUNY Poly as interim president as the university tries to recover from the corruption scandal. Since 2012, Sammakia has been vice president for research and a distinguished professor at BU. Before that, he had a 14year career at IBM and received his Ph.D. from the University at Buffalo in 1982. On Nov. 3, he was unanimously approved by the SUNY Board of Trustees to lead SUNY Poly. According to an interview with the Times Union, Sammakia is not planning on staying at SUNY Poly for a long term. He plans to wait for a full-time appointment to be made and to return to BU
within a year. As for his priorities as interim SUNY Poly president, Sammakia says he wants to re-center the school around its academic mission, while still attending to economic development efforts. “Economic development is a part of our mission, but I need to look at each piece and how those pieces make sense from a SUNY perspective,” Sammakia told the Times Union. Under Cuomo, SUNY Poly had become heavily involved in economic development efforts across upstate New York, including large development contracts funded by the state with companies like IBM, Solar City and General Electric. Sammakia will make $425,000 during his year as interim president. He will begin the job on Dec. 1 and continue until a permanent candidate is selected. After being voted interim president by the SUNY Board, Sammakia said he was grateful for the opportunity and that he has no illusions about the difficulty of his new job going forward.
“I’m really honored,” Sammakia said. “The potential for SUNY Poly is tremendous. We are going to have some challenges over the next year, but it’s a real opportunity.”
Photo from Pipe Dream Archives Pictured: Bahgat Sammakia, vice president for research at Binghamton University. Sammakia has been named the interim president of SUNY Polytechnic Institute.
Alum discusses KKK's local roots 200 parking spots to be added in 2017 RUBIN FROM PAGE 1 during the early 1900s was against immigrants; specifically against Catholic and Jewish immigrants. By the 1920s, the KKK had expanded to become a national movement. Originally, the KKK tried to set up their state headquarters in New York City, because it was the epicenter of immigration at the time. However, the group experienced so much resistance from immigrant communities, nonProtestant churches, media outlets and politicians that it was forced to relocate to the Binghamton area in 1923. “At a point in 1923, they began looking for a quieter place with less opposition,” Rubin said. “They ended up coming to Binghamton because the demographics fit well. Binghamton had a significant foreign population working in factories, but it was not overwhelming like it had been in the city.” During the height of Klan activity in the 1920s, the KKK had between 3 and 6 million
members. In the Binghamton area, it is estimated that the KKK had 2,500 members. The group gained power in Binghamton for a short period, even openly backing a mayoral candidate in the 1925 election; however, Rubin was unable to find any evidence that they perpetrated any violent acts in the area during this time. “They portrayed themselves as a law and order organization,” Rubin said. “In 1924, acts were passed to limit immigration, and the KKK was gone by 1928. Most people forgot about it.” The event was organized by Andrew Pragacz, a fifth-year Ph.D. student in sociology and a researcher at the Bundy Museum of History and Art. “We decided to put on an exhibit [in the museum] about the Klan in Binghamton,” Pragacz said. “I think that as University students, we should know the history of Binghamton. It’s important that students are involved locally and students should know that they can do good research on the history of the area.” Dael Norwood, an assistant professor in the history
department, said that he came to the talk to learn more about local history. “A lot of national trends were happening here, and still are today,” Norwood said. “The presence of the KKK in contemporary politics makes this event very timely.” Today, the former headquarters of the KKK in Downtown Binghamton, on the corner of Wall Street and Henry Street, is a parking lot located directly across from the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Promenade. There is currently no KKK presence in the Binghamton area, and Rubin does not see the KKK reemerging as a mass movement in the United States today; however, he believes there are lessons to be learned from the past. “I think that currently, we are dealing with a lot of copycats and people with the power of the internet to make things seem bigger than they actually are,” Rubin said. “It’s a very different world now, and it’s important that we learn about this history to ensure that it never repeats itself.”
PARK FROM PAGE 1 the year — we should be getting spots.” Two weeks ago the plans for the new parking lot were finalized. It will be located on the west side of Glenn G. Bartle Drive, between the information booth and the lacrosse field. According to Favela, the addition of the lot, which will provide 200 additional parking spots, will also account for growth of the University in the future. “There’s a lot of good things that are going to come out of this lot and I think everyone is very excited about it,” Favela said. “I appreciate everyone providing feedback, and I just want people to know that it’s not just a BandAid, it could be a good fix for the next five years.” The tentative plans have an entrance to the new lot located directly after the information booth at the entrance to campus, and another entrance and exit positioned across from the Science IV building. Favela has worked on the project along with the senior officers group, composed of BU President Harvey Stenger,
the BU Council and the heads of divisions. Their goal is to ultimately increase the number of additional parking spots to 400. This could be achieved by creating another parking lot, but in the immediate future lots ZZ North and South are being cleared of state-owned vehicles. “Looking at all of the options we put on the table led us to the decision that 400 parking spots was the optimal number for new spaces,” Stenger said. “We’ve reached the peak capacity of our undergraduate student population here, and our numbers will also go down as larger enrollments move to the Johnson City campus.” In addition, efforts are underway to increase parking options in Downtown Binghamton. BU has signed a memorandum of understanding with Holiday Inn, which allows the hotel to use the University Downtown Center’s (UDC) parking lot on weekends and in return students can park in the hotel lot during weekdays. An agreement with NYSEG Stadium, home of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, will also allow students to park there with shuttle service to the UDC.
Nicholas Ferrara, the president of the Student Association (SA) and a senior majoring in political science, said he understands that the bureaucracy of implementing infrastructure can be complicated, but it was important the University found a way to alleviate the parking problem. “Parking is a serious issue on campus and I am glad the University is addressing the problem,” Ferrara said. “University staff work hard to solicit student feedback but they are constrained by inevitable budgetary realities. I am both surprised and happy they were able to spare enough money for the new parking lot.” Since coming to BU, Favela has maintained the idea that there are enough parking spaces, but they are too far away and people don’t like to have to walk far. “We’re putting parking where people want it to be, closer to their building,” Favela said. “We still have a walking problem. People don’t want to walk, and parking is not where they want it. Hopefully this solves for that equation a little bit.”
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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rules four to three that the commonwealth constitution guarantees gay couples the right to marry.
“A president of the United States should not have a racist at his side. Unacceptable.” — Sen. Bernie Sanders,
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Police Watch Cracking Up WEDNESDAY, Nov. 16, 8:46 a.m. — Officers received a report of criminal mischief in the Tuscarora Office Building of College-in-the-Woods, said Investigator Patrick Reilly of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. A physical facilities employee contacted UPD concerning a broken window in the government area meeting room. The responding officers reached out to a Residential Life staff member who claimed that she was in the area the night before, but was unaware of the broken window. The staff member also stated that she would check with the members of the area government to see if they know anything regarding the window. The damages to the 3-by-6 window will cost about $500 to repair. There are no known suspects in the case and it is still under investigation. Faking It WEDNESDAY, Nov. 16, 1:07 p.m. — Officers were contacted by campus parking services concerning a forged Binghamton University parking permit in Parking Lot E, Reilly said. The suspect, an 18-year-old male, was accused of forging a parking pass displayed on the windshield and on the inside console of his vehicle. An interview of the suspect indicated that his parents had brought the car up for the weekend so he could drive it home for Thanksgiving break. The suspect claimed that he had borrowed someone else’s parking permit and made copies for his own use. Additionally, he claimed that he did not understand the parking rules regarding five- to six-day permits. The suspect was not arrested, but was referred to Student Conduct pending payment for the parking fine.
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It’s lit WEDNESDAY, Nov. 16, 4:12 p.m. — Officers received a call concerning arson on the second floor in Onondaga Hall of College-in-the-Woods, Reilly said. The responders indicated that there was burnt material found under the maintenance door on the A-L side of the second floor. Officers concluded that several name tags were taken off doors, set on fire then slid below the door. The fire did not cause any major damage other than destroying the name tags. Photographs were taken of the area and multiple residents were interviewed by UPD. There are no suspects and the case is an ongoing investigation. Piling On THURSDAY, Nov. 17, 11:43 a.m. — UPD was contacted in response to a two-car motor vehicle accident that occurred on Vestal Parkway West, Reilly said. The victim, a 23-year-old female, was stopped at a red light in front of the BU campus when she was hit from behind. The suspect, a 22-year-old male, was reportedly operating an Off Campus College Transport (OCCT) blue bus when he accidentally took his foot off of the brakes and struck the victim’s car. The damage was minor to her rear bumper and there was no visible damage to the bus. Information was exchanged between the drivers. The suspect had to file a state motor vehicle accident report as required by state law.
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Casey Tin/Contributing Photographer The cast of Dickinson Community Players performs a scene from “The Great Gatsby.” The show is set to run from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19.
'The Great Gatsby' jumps from book to stage Despite tricky location, Dickinson Community Players capture spirit of Roaring '20s Sarah Buerker Contributing Writer Littered with chairs, props and a small stage displaying the infamous eyes of T.J. Eckleburg, it’s hard to imagine the Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center (C4) Multipurpose Room being able to capture the grandiose atmosphere of the 1920s — that is until the lights go down. Then, the time period comes to life in the Dickinson Community Players’ (DCP) staging of “The Great Gatsby” When a man named Nick
Carraway moves next door to a mysterious man named Jay Gatsby, he is whisked into the lavish, enigmatic world that Gatsby has created for himself. Even more mysterious than the man named Gatsby is Nick’s cousin, Daisy and her seemingly pervasive, amorous history with Gatsby. The place of “The Great Gatsby” in the canon of American literature, and the depth of its central themes create unique challenges unlike any other show. Much like the characters themselves, the production of
the show has faced more hurdles than meets the eye, such as the task of directing a cast. “Three of our cast members had mono at one point,” said Erica Faggione, a junior psychology major. “There are a lot of freshmen in the show, so everyone’s still getting used to Binghamton. Casting was difficult for our club, we typically don’t have a lot of people come out, but this show brought over 50 people to the audition, which is a really good turnout. I’m really happy with the cast, I think they’re so talented.” The story of “The Great Gatsby”
presents troubled characters brimming with depth and intensity. “Doing a play like ‘[The Great] Gatsby,’ which is so complex, I definitely noticed a difference in the way I portrayed my character, it takes a lot of studying and a lot more hard work than I’m used to,” said Will Flaherty, a junior majoring in English, who plays Nick. “It’s so different than what I thought it was going to be and this new experience just opened my eyes to what acting really is.” Gatsby is the most enigmatic character of the story, as his name is gossiped about long before
his entrance into the storyline. Gatsby’s allure is fortified particularly after his entrance, as he speaks in riddles, calling friends “old sport” and disclosing selective information on his past. The character is played by Thomas Krulder, an undeclared freshman, who expressed that he relates to the character in several ways. “Gatsby is mostly about keeping up with appearances,” Krulder said. “He’s meant to be one of the characters that the audience relates to. Everyone has experienced puppy love, and Gatsby chases after that feeling through hell and high
water in an endless pursuit.” With all its challenges, the cast that DCP has assembled to tackle “The Great Gatsby” engages the audience, and their hard work and chemistry are evident in their performances. “They’re just amazing people and they’ve worked so hard to put this on,” Faggione said. “I couldn’t have asked for anything better or a more supportive cast.” The show is will take stage this weekend in the C4 Multipurpose Room with performances on Nov. 18 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Admission is $3.
Musical mixes theatre with photography
In '35mm,' Hinman Production Company brings stills to life through song, dance Ariel Taub Staff Writer A picture is worth a thousand words and Hinman Production Company’s (HPC) “35mm: A Musical Exhibition,” attempts to tell a story through the use of pictures. The show transforms the renowned photography of Matthew Murphy into song, telling stories through music, acting and dance. “35mm: A Musical Exhibition” is a series of vignettes. Scenes range from a girl singing to a boy she yearns for, to a boy singing to a boy he has feelings for, to one that tells of domestic abuse. Ben McLauchlin, the director of “35mm: A Musical Exhibition” had strong convictions about this show and has pitched it nearly every semester since his freshman year. This year everything fell into place when it came to voting for the fall show and achieving the rights to the script and music. McLauchlin, a junior majoring in environmental studies and and graphic design, was exposed to the play for the first time when at SUNY Geneseo in 2013. His friend has close ties with Ryan Scott Oliver, the composer who wrote the show’s lyrics and music in 2009. In addition to focusing on love,
the show explores themes of mental illness, ideas about religion and the rejection of religion. Some songs and images in the show feature only two actors while others make use of the two halves of the stage to tell the story, echoing the complex nature of these themes through the staging itself. In the latter of these situations, there is a dialogue between the seemingly separate groups. The conversation of one group is about what is happening with the acting on the other end of the stage. McLauchlin and Assistant Director Becca Silverman, a sophomore studying English and human development, agreed that they are confident with the actors and the pit, so the opening of the show is approached with minimal nerves on their end. Silverman used her musical theatre background to choreograph several of the dance scenes. As far as the music of the show goes, those involved are happy with how their work has progressed. “I shouldn’t have favorite [songs] but I do, ‘This is All Official’ and ‘Cut You a Piece,’” said Christine McCune, a junior majoring in psychology and human development. “So
Lamyia Glasgow/Contributing Photographer The cast of Hinman Production Company performs a scene from “35mm: A Musical Exhibition.” The show runs from Nov. 17 to Nov. 20.
wonderful, they’re all wonderful and I’ve loved watching them grow.” This is McCune’s third year in HPC and second year working as the musical director. In addition to conducting the pit orchestra of the play, McCune plays cello in the pit. Kaila McLaughlin, HPC’s stage
manager, commented on how well the cast has been working together, and this positive energy translates over onto the stage. “HPC has taught me how a production process can be very smooth and organized and drama free, which is funny because it’s theatre, but we have kept and maintained a really positive
attitude,” said Kaila, a sophomore majoring in psychology. Kaila shared that this show is focused on the community environment that HPC fosters. “My favorite aspect is that it is truly an ensemble production, not about one person or idea but so many people telling so many ideas,” Kaila said. “[35mm] gets so
many more people involved that is typical, [it] has that community aspect that HPC really embodies and I love.” Performances for “35mm: A Musical Exhibition” will be Nov. 17, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m., with an additional showing Nov. 19 at 2. Tickets will be sold at the door for $5.
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Student artwork displayed in C4 Dickinson students, RDs come together at art show Katy Wong Contributing Writer A vast collection of unique student art pieces painted the fireplace of the Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center’s (C4) Fireplace Lounge on Wednesday night for the annual fall Dickinson Community art show. All community residents, regardless of major, were invited to show off their original work. Pieces submitted by students ranged from simplistic-style pencil sketches to bright acrylic paintings and intricate handcarved images into blocks of wood. Keiffer Peralta, the assistant resident coordinator for Johnson Hall of Dickinson Community, worked with Ali Nottke, the residential director (RD) of Old Digman, to create the event in hopes of providing artistic Binghamton University students a place where they could foster their talents and passion. Peralta explained that there are plenty of opportunities to share experiences through writing, but fewer for more visual expression. “We wanted our residents to have an outlet where they could express themselves freely,” said Peralta, a first-year graduate student in the master of public administration program. “A majority of the time, students express themselves through words, though with art it’s a different mode and there’s so much room for interpretation.” In addition to showcasing student works, the art show allowed residents and RDs to interact.
Art-related events, including those hosted by residential assistants, are typically held each fall semester for Dickinson Community residents, though other residential communities organize similar exhibits. Another show for the community will be held during the spring semester. Peralta explained that universities should emphasize the need for these types of creative events in order to provide an escape from typical academic classes. “Even though this is a small sample size of our community, who knows how many students here can actually draw and express themselves through art?” Peralta said. “There’s so much that goes into these pieces instead of just taking a pencil and paint and just putting it on paper.”
We wanted our residents to have an outlet where they could express themselves... —Keiffer Peralta Assistant Resident Coordinator
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In latest season, 'American Horror Story' revels in twists Haralambos Kasapidis Arts & Culture
In television, the introduction of new characters and plot twists have to seem natural and relevant. “American Horror Story: Roanoke,” the sixth season of the horror series, proves that these techniques often take time to develop, but when they do appear, they can bring a show to life. “American Horror Story: Roanoke” seems to have listened to past critiques of where previous seasons failed. Don’t get me wrong, each season of the show is great in its own way, but some have been more exciting than others. Because this is an anthology series, each season tells a different story. The third season, “American Horror Story: Coven,” had an emphatic eye on a charming aesthetic, but the plot was often at a standstill due to irrelevant
characters. The season after that, “American Horror Story: Freak Show,” seemed overwhelmed and packed to the brim with an ensemble cast. “American Horror Story: Roanoke” corrects where the show has gone wrong in the past. In addition, the latest season also established that the series takes place in its own universe, only slightly different than ours. The whole season is a play on the found footage technique often done in horror films. The first half of “American Horror Story: Roanoke” is focused on the interviewing of Shelby and Matt Miller, a married couple (played by Lily Rabe and Andre Holland, respectively) that outbids a family for what turns out to be a house on extremely haunted land. They live in the house with Matt’s sister, Lee Harris, played by Adina Porter. While the trio tell their stories of living on the cursed land, we are provided with a re-
enactment of their tales through a separate cast. Around halfway through the season, suspicions are confirmed that within the reenactments, we are actually watching a show within a show. These are actually a part of “My Roanoke Nightmare,” a reality show in the “American Horror Story” universe. Porter’s portrayal of Lee seems emotionally frigid in the beginning of the season, but her characterization makes sense once we realize she is a famous reality star. In the second half, she battles for custody of her daughter, Flora, and in the finale, her daughter testifies against her for murder. In the bittersweet last five minutes of the season, Flora and her mother share an emotional scene that acts as closure for the suffering mom, as well as the viewers. The plot is complex and
unable to be concentrated into a few sentences, but every loose end is tied by the end of the show. Horror movie buffs, who in the past would have scoffed at the glamorized, sex-laced gore that seemed to plague previous plots, would appreciate the complexity and usage of common tropes in the genre. Above all, the pacing is considerably more consistent compared to past seasons. My biggest compliment goes to the casting choices. The last season, “American Horror Story: Hotel,” had an awkward fixation on Lady Gaga and Cheyenne Jackson’s characters. Here, Lady Gaga guest starred as Scathach, an ancient witch, while Jackson played the heartless producer of “My Roanoke Nightmare.” If “American Horror Story: Roanoke” is any indication of how later seasons will be executed, then producer Ryan Murphy may make fans for life.
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Silence your distractions
It may be difficult, but resist the draw of social media Brad Calendrillo
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OUR GREATEST STRENGTH
Shortly after the election, a letter that originated in the sociology department was circulated and signed by multiple students, faculty members and student groups. The letter, addressed to Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger, called for the prompt release of an official statement that includes information about the support services provided by the University. This Tuesday, six days after the presidential election, Stenger, in conjunction with Provost Donald Nieman and Chief Diversity Officer Valerie Hampton, published a statement addressing the concerns of students who feared an altered campus climate. Whether Stenger’s statement can be seen as an act of University support, or just a response to pressure brought to him by the dozens of signatures on the aforementioned letter, it would be naive to place complete responsibility for our community on our administration. It’s tempting to pick apart each aspect
of the statement and analyze its implications, but we must acknowledge that the actions of our administrators are not of utmost importance. Ours are. At smaller colleges, campus communities can be carefully crafted, and swiftly changed, by administrators and faculty. This is not the case at Binghamton. Our campus culture is one that is particularly shaped and organized by its students, who take pride in their self-sufficiency and independence. In his address to the students, Stenger wrote the following: “One of Binghamton University’s greatest strengths is its diversity, which creates a rich environment for faculty to teach and students to learn.” Diversity is frequently quantified by percentages and rankings and then slapped on
admissions brochures, posters and promotional videos. Yet, the value of diversity does not lie in the numbers that represent it. An institution of higher education can be portrayed as highly diverse, but if its students cluster together in communities that are comfortably isolating, then its portrayal will be only a mirage. Our university may look diverse on paper, but it is our opinion that we still have a long way to go if we want to not only have diversity, but actually be diverse. We as students must take the first step. There is only so much that the offices and administrators at our school can do to ensure that diversity of environment and thought remain conducive; students must now actively embrace and accept other viewpoints and ideas using the art of dialogue. This can be as simple
as getting to know your roommate with whom you think you have nothing in common, to attending cultural events that you might not have considered going to otherwise. Binghamton University has never held its students’ hands. Yet as many students discover over their time here, there are many resources that must be sought out. Fellow students are one — and the most valuable — of these resources. Stenger provided us with a list of places to turn as we embark on the next four years. But in addition to those services listed, students looking to understand and support the student body in its entirety must learn from one another. Your time at BU may be one of the only opportunities you have to interact such a wide range of perspectives. Don’t miss out.
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.
and find themselves stressing to meet deadlines. I have found that removing myself from my cellphone and staying off of social media websites for just a couple of hours made me get a surprising amount of work done. The people texting you can wait — the messages will be there when you return. Understandably, social media and messaging are vital aspects of our lives. Many of us are away from home for an extended period of time during the semester, so some of the only ways to catch up with friends and family members are through these mediums. However, we are in college for a reason. Schoolwork should not be put as secondary. There is no deadline for when you need to text someone back — nor when to look at a meme. Social media is a great tool to use to take a break from all the work that needs to be completed. Often, an interesting article found online can even be helpful to one of your assignments and you can learn something new. Like with anything in life, balance and moderation are key. Not only are texting and social media good breaks from the real world, but it is great to see what your best friend from back home is up to, and we should keep mom updated on how we are doing. However, just be sure to prioritize with schoolwork. Between semesters, there is a chance you will find actual downtime to unwind and scroll down your newsfeed on Facebook for hours.
“Hey, check out this meme! This has me dying, it’s literally me!” One meme turns into several memes, then progresses into some BuzzFeed and Pinterest posts, and ultimately results in countless wasted hours that could have been productive ones. Admittedly, I am guilty of procrastinating on social media for hours on end, whether I’m trying to study with a group of friends, complete an essay alone or do work with my roommate. As college students, many of us can relate to this situation. It is certainly appealing to turn to our cellphones and social media when stress is building up, especially at this point of the semester. Much of the student body is anticipating Thanksgiving break and longing to not have piles of assignments sitting there daily. Although it might be hard to admit, a lot of the pressure of meeting deadlines is self-induced due to the procrastination that stems from cellphone and social media usage. Full-time students have several courses to juggle at once, it is difficult to know what to do first, or if it will even be possible to get everything done. For this exact reason, putting social media to the side for a little while has a lot of benefits in terms of productivity. The average college student spends eight to 10 hours on their cellphone daily. — Brad Calendrillo is a As a result, many fail to prioritize sophomore majoring in English.
Reaction to election nearly as discouraging as the result The left's response to Trump's victory has been counterproductive, won't create progress Brian Deinstadt
Contributing Columnist
Beyond all odds, predictions, pundits and polls, Presidentelect Donald Trump has defeated Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States. Over a week has passed, yet it has still to sink in. With the right wing parading in their success and the left wallowing in their pain, a divided nation looks toward 2017 with either hope or resignation, but perhaps most of all, uncertainty. The next four months are painfully unpredictable, let alone the next four years. How President Barack Obama prepares for this new presidency is about as compelling as how Trump will behave once he assumes it. In the
meantime, U.S. citizens ought to reserve judgment and remain prudent, rather than outrage and balk at the results of a fair and finished election. Most reactions of those within our immediate area and other progressive parts of the country have been quite bizarre. All across the U.S., particularly in cities such as New York CIty, Chicago and Los Angeles, protestors have flooded the streets with signs such as “Not My President,” suggesting a sense of disbelief and denial at Trump’s victory. If people are adamant in objecting, they should do so to principles and policies — not elections. Considering Trump is yet to have any legislated policies, there is nothing to protest. There has even been a noticeable demand by Trump’s detractors to discard the electoral college completely; I highly doubt such
immediacy would exist if Clinton emerged victorious instead. To be clear, I stand with most students insofar as their frustration over the election. I have been saying for the past year that Trump is dangerously unqualified and unintelligent. Nevertheless, I accept and understand the result especially when I reflect on the nonsense that both the media and college campuses have been pushing for the past year. Trump is not the presidentelect because everyone who voted for him is a white, racist and xenophobic bigot, but rather they are sick and tired of the threat of radical Islamic terrorism being ignored, billions of dollars in taxpayer money being thrown at theocratic nations like Iran and even seemingly trivial matters such as certain Halloween costumes being socially
impermissible. In this way, it is Trump’s detractors who are most responsible for enabling his rise to power. Democrats seem to be latching onto every reason for Clinton losing except the most obvious one: She was a horrible candidate. This is someone who denounced wealth inequality while collecting hundreds of thousands of dollars for speeches, and who unlawfully used a private server to lose thousands of classified emails and then lie about it. The way many on the left have reacted in the past week is the same behavior that caused them to lose the election. While this election cycle was surely regarded as being the end of the Republicans, they will now exercise control over the Oval Office, House of Representatives, the Senate and whoever fills the spot of the late Justice Antonin Scalia who served on the Supreme
Court. For better or for worse, the next two years in the District of Columbia will host a Republican reign capable of torching the entirety of Obama’s legacy. Since the negative potential of a Trump presidency is clear, let’s turn to some positive take backs. Although Trump was infamously impetuous during the course of his campaign, we have seen over the last 10 days a much more reserved Trump who seems to be more tactful, reflective and dare I say — presidential. Nobody thought he was going to win, quite possibly even Trump himself. It is within the realm of possibility that winning truly had a dampening effect on him and his eccentricity. Obama even voiced optimism regarding his meeting with Trump last Wednesday and predicted a likely smooth transition into 2017 during his first post-election press conference on Monday.
Trump was far from the ideal candidate. But with the ballots counted and Trump’s position solidified, there is little to do but wait and see how the rest unfolds. Will Trump confirm our suspicions and act against all tenets of democracy and freedom, or surprise us with a laudable demonstration of leadership and efficacy? Perhaps he will prove to be feckless and forgettable. No matter what the case, we ought to be prepared for all scenarios and act accordingly when they arise. This tumultuous election cycle undeniably ended with an unprecedented result, but it is how we face this result that will either reiterate or redefine our identity as U.S. citizens to ourselves, the rest of the world and posterity. — Brian Deinstadt is a junior double-majoring in political science and English.
Your status won't change the status quo
Activity on social media far too often acts as appeasement, dissuading real action Rebecca Klar
Columnist
I woke up last Tuesday confident that I was voting for the first female president of the United States. I went to sleep mad, confused and enraged with the results. To be completely honest, I felt the same way when I woke up on Wednesday and haven’t stopped feeling that way since. But unlike what seems to be everyone else, I didn’t take my anger out on social media.
I agree that we have the right to be angry about a xenophobic, sexist bigot being elected president. Everything about this election has been disheartening, especially to first-time voters who feel betrayed by a system we were taught to praise. We also have the right to share that on Facebook — that doesn’t mean you should. This doesn’t spawn from patriotism or a feeling that you should have infinite respect for the president-elect, or the acting president for that matter. I believe that a healthy democracy runs on citizens’ ability to critique their
leader. But frankly, your Facebook status ranting about the election results is making no change. Social media can play a huge role in activism, but only if actual action takes place with it — that’s not happening by posting a status. While posting or tweeting about an issue can shed light on it and inform people, nobody was unaware of the election results before you told them. It’s important that people feel like their voices are heard, but social media platforms are not the place for it. You’re speaking to a relatively small network of people,
all of whom you know in some way, to try and reach what end goal? Your friends, family and distant acquaintances can’t do anything about your frustration other than validate it with a like. It’s a self-fulfilling millennial prophecy. We’re told we don’t care, we don’t vote and we don’t take action to make a difference. To fight back, we post statuses to prove those claims wrong. In doing so, no progress is made. There’s power in words only when we connect them with an action. Rather than seeking attention on social media, harness your
anger and let it inspire you to make a change. Donate to a cause or protest for a right you’re concerned will be taken away. At the very least, make your status issue specific to educate people about why you’re upset and why you think they should be too. Better yet, if you want your voice to matter speak to the people who actually make legislation that affects you. Write a letter to your representative, not a status. Just as Hillary Clinton said in her concession speech, “Our constitutional democracy demands our participation, not just every
four years, but all the time.” I doubt she meant your constitutional duty to lose your Facebook friends. While Facebook statuses are seemingly harmless — yet extremely annoying — they’re counterproductive. This pseudosocial-media activism gives people a false sense of accomplishment, as if they’ve done their part by sharing their opinion. If you’re not accompanying your words with action, though, the only outcome you’ll see is likes on a status. — Rebecca Klar is a senior majoring in English.
Bearcats pick up first win of season Watkins, Sina lead Binghamton to 61-48 victory over UPenn Julian Guevara Contributing Writer
After falling to Yale on Sunday, the Binghamton women’s basketball team faced another Ivy League opponent in UPenn — the defending conference champions — on Wednesday night. This time, however, the Bearcats (1-2) tore through their Ivy opponent to record their first victory of the season, 61-48. “I thought we did a great job, defensively,” said BU head coach Linda Cimino. “Our guards, our pressure; we forced a lot of turnovers and that helped provide some offense for us in transition.” The Bearcats controlled the game early on, ending the first quarter with a 15-8 lead. With 7:21 remaining in the half, the Quakers (0-2) cut BU’s lead to six. BU responded quickly, going on an 11-0 run to push their advantage to 17 and head into the locker room with a comfortable 34-22 lead. The Bearcats stretched their lead to 19 less than five minutes into the third before the Quakers outscored them in final quarter, 14-10. The Bearcats’ duo of guards — junior Imani Watkins and redshirt sophomore Jasmine Sina — proved too much for any defensive look UPenn attempted. “Imani [Watkins] and Jasmine [Sina] shot the lights out of the ball,” Cimino said. Watkins matched her season high with 26 points, hitting five 3-pointers in the process. Sina also impressed from beyond the arc, as 12 of her 17 points came off 3-pointers. “We feed off each other; we feed off each other’s energy,” Sina said. ” I love playing with Imani [Watkins]. She’s a great player, we really get each other involved in the game.” After scoring just one point in BU’s opener against Bucknell, Sina has returned to the form of her freshman season, when she averaged 14.8 points per game and was seventh in the nation in 3-pointers. “I definitely felt a little rusty at first; it’s been very hard coming back, but now I feel like I’m getting back into the groove, so I’m really excited to get back into it again,” she said. With junior center Alyssa James sidelined due to a foot injury, the Bearcats needed a team effort on the interior. They got just that, finishing with 40
rebounds and 24 points in the paint. “We struggle playing without [James] defensively, so I think that everyone picked it up on the defensive end,” Watkins said. “It was just so intense, we were talking, we were rotating, we were moving, we boxed out really well, we rebounded really well, and I think we won this one for her.” Freshman guard Kai Moon finished a team high 10 rebounds, which is particularly
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notable since, at 5-foot-6, she stands as one of the shortest players on the court. “[Moon] was great,” Cimino said. “She didn’t score like she can score, but she did the little things. She drove and kicked; she got in the lane and created opportunities for her teammates.” Sophomore guard Rebecca Carmody did it all off the bench, finishing with six rebounds, four points and three steals. One key contributor that didn’t
show up in the box score was senior forward Kristin Ross, who made a couple of clutch plays and baskets to secure BU’s win. “Ross did a great job; she came in and stepped up for us in [James]’ absence and she got a couple of rebounds and a couple of key baskets and free throws for us,” Cimino said, BU is scheduled to play Providence on Saturday. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. from Alumni Hall in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Quarterback Start: Marcus Mariota (TEN): Mariota’s recent domination has propelled him into the top five quarterbacks in ESPN’s standard scoring. He has another great matchup this week as he squares off against the Colts’ porous defense. Matthew Stafford (DET): Stafford has an excellent opportunity to have a strong return from his bye week, as he faces a poor Jaguars defense. Look for him to air it out and put up gaudy stats in the process. Sit: Carson Palmer (ARI): Palmer has an extremely daunting matchup in the Vikings, and with a couple of his top receivers banged up, there are better options at quarterback this week. If you’re desperate: Kirk Cousins (WAS): Cousins has been rolling after a dreadful start to the season and now faces a Green Bay secondary that does not match up well with the speed and physicality of Cousins’ receivers. Running back Start: Robert Kelley (WAS): Kelley has operated as the Redskins’ clear No. 1 back, despite the fact that Matt Jones is healthy. He doesn’t have the best matchup in the Packers, but should see enough touches to have solid production. Spencer Ware (KC): Ware has struggled recently, as he was recovering from a concussion. He has a great opportunity to get back on track against a Buccaneers defense that has a propensity to be torn apart by running backs. Sit: Jordan Howard (CHI): Howard has been successful as the Bears’ lead back, but has a tough matchup against the Giants, severely limiting his upside. If you’re desperate: C.J. Prosise (SEA): Prosise was
Seattle’s workhorse last week, and that shouldn’t change with Christine Michael cut and Thomas Rawls returning from injury. Wide receiver Start: Davante Adams (GB): Adams has been a target hog the past several weeks and Aaron Rodgers has increasingly trusted him as a result. He is now an every-week starter, especially against a thin Redskins secondary this week. Julian Edelman (NE): With Rob Gronkowski’s status looking extremely doubtful, Edelman should see plenty of targets against a putrid 49ers defense. With Gronkowski out, Edelman is now Tom Brady’s top target. Look for him to have a big game. Sit: Jarvis Landry (MIA): Landry has been increasingly phased out of the Dolphins’ game plan with Jay Ajayi emerging as their top playmaker this season. In a runfirst offense, he no longer has the upside needed to start him. If you’re desperate: Corey Coleman (CLE): Coleman is receiving steady targets, regardless of whom the Browns start at quarterback. He has a solid chance to get in the end zone this Sunday against a weak Steelers secondary. Tight end Zach Miller (CHI): Miller has been a favorite target of Jay Cutler, and with Alshon Jeffery suspended, he may be the best receiving option for Chicago. Volume alone should propel him to a good day against the Giants. C.J. Fiedorowicz (HOU): Fiedorowicz has quietly produced solid numbers and gets another good chance to do some damage against a Raiders defense that has allowed the eighth most points per game to opposing tight ends. Sit: Zach Ertz (PHI): Ertz has been a steady contributor for the past couple of weeks, but now faces a daunting matchup in the Seahawks, making his floor extremely low. If you’re desperate: Ladarius Green (PIT): Green has the best matchup imaginable for a tight end this week as he faces the Browns. He was heavily involved on the field last week and an expected increase in targets should bode well for him this Sunday.
Redshirt sophomore Jasmine Sina tallied 17 points in BU’s 61-48 win over UPenn.
Volleyball set for semifinal matchup with UNH
Bearcats look to upset top-seeded Wildcats behind balanced offense, aggressive defense Kyle McDonald Assistant Sports Editor
Just days after losing to New Hampshire in the regular season finale, the Binghamton volleyball team will make the 367-mile trek back to Durham for a rematch. This time the stakes will be much higher though, as the teams will play for a spot in the America East (AE) Championship game. This AE semifinal matchup is one that is familiar for BU (13-13, 7-5 AE). The Bearcats faced off against UNH (19-10, 10-2 AE) in last year’s semifinal as well. “We’re excited to get back to the tournament this year; it’s always a hard road to get there,” said BU head coach Glenn Kiriyama. “We had to play well during the stretch run here and the team responded well.” The Bearcats certainly played their best volleyball in the closing matches of the season. After starting 2-3 in conference, with blowout losses to Albany and UMBC, BU turned a corner, beginning with a match against the very team it will play on Friday. BU defeated UNH, 3-1, in an upset that gave the Bearcats their first win against UNH since 2012. The win sparked BU’s four-game winning streak, which ultimately helped it clinch a spot in the
conference playoffs. BU’s strong finish helped propel Kiriyama and his assistants to win the 2016 AE Coaching Staff of the Year Award. “We have had a good stretch here toward the end of conference [play],” Kiriyama said. “Hopefully we can carry that over and have a couple good matches here this weekend.” This marks the third straight season the Bearcats have advanced to the AE Playoffs. The Bearcats have not made it past the semifinals since 2012, when they won the title. “We have really good team chemistry this year, probably better than I’ve seen in a long time,” he said. “We have a little more depth on our team and they’ve been playing well together, so it’s going to make a big difference this year.” Kiriyama is not the only one who thinks the chemistry is a key for this team. “We’re all very close off the court and we’re very close on the court which hasn’t been the case in most years,” said senior libero Bailey Walker. Although the team chemistry is at an all-time high, BU will need more than that to beat firstseeded UNH. BU’s defense was a key factor in its victory over UNH last month.
The Bearcats held the Wildcats to a .113 hitting percentage, tallying 11 blocks and a seasonhigh 93 digs. To pull off the upset on Friday, they will need to replicate this defensive performance. “We need to block a little bit better [Friday],” Kiriyama said. “I think our players will be up to task.” BU’s offense will be just as important as its defense against UNH. Freshman outside hitter Lauren Kornmann, who leads the team in kills, had 18 in BU’s win over UNH. Kornmann was named AE Rookie of the Year for her efforts this season. She has spearheaded a balanced attack that features five hitters with over 140 kills on the year. The catalyst of the Bearcats’ balanced offense is junior setter Sarah Ngo, whose passing efforts have helped keep each of their top five hitters involved. “We’re definitely scouting them out this week during practice,” Ngo said. “We know their weaknesses and we are going to play off of their weaknesses with our strengths.” For the five BU seniors on the roster, this may be the last time they will be on the court together. However, their experience could prove important in the Bearcats quest to the AE title.
“You work all season to get to this spot, so it’s definitely a lot of pressure and having five seniors, talking everyone down and keeping everyone together and calm and relaxed definitely helps,” Walker said. Since back-to-back losses to
BU and Albany earlier this season, the Wildcats won eight straight. UNH senior middle back Demi Muses leads the conference in kills per set, with 3.64. Her teammate, senior setter Keelin Severtson, is the averaging a conference best 10.9 assists per set. It is clear this
dynamic duo will be hard to stop. “We have our work cut out for us, New Hampshire is a great team,” Kiriyama said. First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday from Lundholm Gymnasium in Durham, New Hampshire.
Emily Earl/Pipe Dream Photographer Junior setter Sarah Ngo is averaging 9.56 assists per set this season.
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Stopper Rebecca Kiss/Contributing Photographer Redshirt sophomore guard J.C. Show tallied 34 points in Binghamton’s victory over Central Connecticut State on Wednesday night.
Binghamton downs Central Connecticut State behind Show's program-record 34 points Noah Bressner Assistant Sports Editor
Redshirt sophomore guard J.C. Show spoke of his 34-point performance on Wednesday night with self-effacing modesty. Fewer than 20 minutes removed from tying the Binghamton men’s basketball team’s record for points in a game, he credited nearly everyone but himself for the Bearcats’ 72-70 win over Central Connecticut State. “All the credit to my teammates today,” Show said. “Everybody wants to talk about making the shots, but what people don’t understand is that it takes great screens, great passes; the timing
and spacing has got to be right. In order for one guy to make a shot, all five have to be working as a unit.” Despite leading by six late in the second half, BU (2-1) committed a series of turnovers along with multiple bad possessions that allowed the Blue Devils (2-1) to regroup. CCSU managed to take a one-point lead with 37 seconds remaining in the game. Guarded by two CCSU defenders, Show drained a 3-pointer a few feet from the top of the key, sending BU to a confidence-building early season victory. In just his third game as a Bearcat, Show did just about everything. In addition to his 34 points, he also tied the program
record with eight 3-pointers and added a team-high seven rebounds. He also shot a 75 percent clip from the field — his highest of the season. Show transferred from Bucknell in order to play a more prominent role at the point. So far, he’s succeeded there. He leads BU this season in points, rebounds and steals. “That’s why he’s here,” said BU head coach Tommy Dempsey. “He knew that he was going to be a guy that we would lean heavily on; that’s what he wanted. He’s had that role his whole life, and he wanted to have it in college. I was more than happy to provide that opportunity for him.”
BU struggled early on, shooting just 30.8 percent from the field in the first half. CCSU took advantage of the Bearcats’ porous defense, entering halftime with a 29-24 lead. Junior forward Mustafa Jones led CCSU with 16 points, to which he added five rebounds. Senior forward Tafari Whittingham tallied 15 points and seven rebounds. “I thought it was a gutty win for us,” Dempsey said. “We struggled through the first half, and just never found any rhythm. I thought Central [Connecticut State] came in here and played a really good game … we had to battle all the way.” Junior forward Bobby Ahearn tallied a career high 19 points,
which included the first two 3-pointers of his collegiate career. Sophomore guard Timmy Rose added seven points in 30 minutes, while sophomore guard Everson Davis added six in 19 minutes. In response to the Blue Devils’ small lineup, BU adjusted in the second half by substituting in an extra guard. Senior guard John Rinaldi saw extra minutes due to the change in strategy. He played 18 minutes without taking a shot, helping the Bearcats defensively during his time on the court. Junior forward Willie Rodriguez entered the game early on for the first time this season after a hamstring injury kept him sidelined from BU’s first two
games. He added two points and four rebounds in nine minutes before landing awkwardly from an offensive rebound with 1:41 remaining in the first. Rodriguez sat out the remainder of the game, and is considered day-to-day going forward. “I was looking for a spark because we got off to a slow start,” Dempsey said. “I was hoping that maybe once he was loose, the adrenaline would kick in and he would be able to get through it and feel good, but maybe he’s not ready yet.” BU is set to return to action against VCU on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. from the Siegel Center in Richmond, Virginia.
NYSEG Stadium to undergo major renovations
Newly christened Rumble Ponies announce $2.5 million in facility improvements Orlaith McCaffrey Sports Editor
Less than two weeks after the Binghamton Mets were re-christened the Rumble Ponies, the organization is already making noise. At a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, owner John Hughes announced that NYSEG Stadium, home of the Rumble Ponies, will undergo $2.5 million in upgrades prior to the 2017 season. Hughes stated enhancing the experience of fans as one of the main motivations behind the project. The stadium’s fancentric features will include a playground area, performance stage for live music, picnic seating areas and an everregionally appropriate spiedie barbecue stand. “By investing in the fan experience, we will transform NYSEG Stadium from a ballpark into a regional entertainment destination for families, supporting the revitalization we’ve seen in Downtown Binghamton and beyond,” said Binghamton Mayor Rich David. According to the Rumble Ponies, the improvements will also include a new bullpen, batting cages and improved lighting. The facility’s batting cages, which are currently located underground and are prone to flood damage, will be moved aboveground. Lighting structures will feature energyefficient bulbs that meet Minor League Baseball guidelines. “This is big; this is gamechanging,” David said. “By investing in our player
development facilities, we’re showing the New York Mets that for decades to come, Binghamton and this ballpark is the rightful home for their Minor League prospects.” Two million dollars of the project’s funding was secured by Sen. Fred Akshar and New York State Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan through the State and Municipal Facilities Program of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York. The remaining $500,000 will be provided by Hughes’ company, Evans Street Baseball Inc. The investment is the largest in the history of the stadium. Construction has already begun and is projected to be finished by the end of March — two weeks before the Rumble Ponies’ first home game. Local companies will be contracted to carry out the renovations. “One of the biggest parts that I’m proud of is the fact that we’re going to do all of this locally,” Hughes said. “We’re using our great friends here over at Keystone [Contracting Corp.] that have helped come up with these renderings. We’re going to put local people to work here; we’re going to get local entities involved in our project.” Improvements to the stadium are the latest in a series of changes for the organization. Last winter, Hughes took over as owner, quelling fears that the team would be moved out of state. In the spring, fans were given the chance to submit and then vote on name suggestions. The winner — Rumble Ponies — was revealed earlier this month.
Initial discussion of the upgrades began between Hughes, David and Akshar shortly after Hughes purchased the team and arrived in the
city of Binghamton last winter. The team behind the project believes the enhancements will help change the ballpark into a destination in the Southern Tier.
“I truly believe that Binghamton and the Southern Tier [are] on the cusp of a resurgence,” Akshar said. “For decades, NYSEG Stadium
has played a very important role as part of the Downtown entertainment landscape. Today is an exciting day for Binghamton and our region.”
Provided by Rumble Ponies Binghamton Rumble Ponies owner John Hughes unveils the planned improvements to NYSEG Stadium.