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Convention debate comes to campus Speakers argue potential effects of constitutional convention prior to Nov. 7 vote in New York
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Gerrymandering, union protections, environmental issues and reproductive rights are all addressed in New York’s state constitution. On Nov. 7, state residents will determine if that constitution will be open to amendment in 2019. The question of whether New York will hold a constitutional convention is growing as Election Day approaches, and on Wednesday night, students and faculty at Binghamton University joined the statewide conversation at the “Should New York Approve a Constitutional Convention?” debate. The debate was co-sponsored by BU’s Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) and Defend It, Inc., a nonprofit that aims to improve community knowledge on controversial issues through civil debates. It featured guest speakers Marion Irwin, a member of Citizen Action, and Henrik Dullea, Cornell University’s vice president emeritus for community relations. While Irwin argued against the constitutional convention, Dullea argued for it. Prior to the debate, Wendy Martinek, associate professor of political science at BU, provided background on the upcoming vote. The vote occurs every 20 years and is one of two ways to change the New York state constitution. New York has held nine constitutional conventions, the most recent in 1967, when a convention was held but no amendments were passed. According to Ben DeAngelis, political engagement coordinator for the CCE and a Ph.D. candidate in the College of Community and Public Affairs, the background provided by Martinek was crucial, because many students are uneducated on the constitutional convention and its potential impacts. “When we were doing our voter registration drives, we found a lot of people, specifically students, didn’t know about this question, so we shifted our energy to pulling this together,” DeAngelis said. “Our mission at CCE is to create educated voters, and students are really the perfect population to educate because students really have the energy to learn about new things.” Martinek’s introduction included a list of issues, laws and clauses already included in the state constitution, such as Forever Wild, a clause that protects New York’s state forests from being sold, leased or developed, and the Blaine Amendment, which forbids government aid to religiously affiliated educational institutions.
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The Student Association Programming Board (SAPB) announced on Wednesday evening that Post Malone will be headlining the 2017 fall concert. The show will be opened by Dave East. Ashley Blake, the concerts chair for the SAPB and a senior majoring in history, said the timing of the concert is ideal. “He’s really blown up over the past couple of weeks, which we love,” said Blake. “It’s coming at a really good time for us.” Post Malone, born Austin Richard Post, is best known for recent hits including “rockstar,” “Congratulations” and “White Iverson.” “rockstar” peaked at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart this week. He is coming to Binghamton University fresh off of
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Amy Harris/Invision/AP Post Malone performs at the Voodoo Music + Arts Experience at City Park in New Orleans on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017.
Q Center talks issues, current events Balanced lifestyles
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Weekly group provides space for informal discussion
Keynote speakers address wellness, mental health
Karen Benitez Contributing Writer
Every Tuesday night, LGBTQ students and allies gather to discuss social issues, current events and celebrity news while enjoying tea and snacks. The meetings, hosted by the Q Center, are known as Q-Tea Time and are among the resources the Q Center offers. The desire for a forum in which students could be in charge of informal dialogue led to the discussion group’s development. Amy Williamson, an intern at the Q Center and a sophomore double-majoring in philosophy, politics and law and history, took the initiative to create and host Q-Tea
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Jacob Hanna/Contributing Photographer Casey Phelan, an undeclared freshman, said Q-Tea Time provides a comfortable atmosphere for all participants. The program, hosted by the Q Center, is one of many that aim to build a support system for LGBTQ students on campus.
Walk in almost any building on campus, and there they are — those little green signs. Located next to water fountains and near the doorways, encouraging students to “B-Healthy.” The signs are part of the Healthy Campus Initiative (HCI), a campaign first envisioned by Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger’s creative activities and research Road Map team, which aims to develop wellness programs and policies that enhance the college
experience. Since the implementation of the HCI, the University has been ranked in The 26 Healthiest Colleges in the U.S. by Greatist. The motivation behind these healthy steps were emphasized at the second annual Healthy Campus Summit, held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the University Union on Wednesday. The events included several talks on healthy living in school and at the workplace, stretch breaks and other informational sessions. To kick off the full-day event, Stenger addressed the audience, stressing the importance of teaching students how to live happy and healthy lives during their time at BU. “If we can’t give students the life
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Speakers talk student health SUMMIT FROM PAGE 1 skills to be healthy for the rest of their lives, then we probably have failed in our mission to make great citizens in the future,” Stenger said. According to Gina Baglieri, a graduate assistant for the HCI and a first-year graduate student studying biological anthropology, the summit is useful in providing students various ways to stay happy and healthy. “It’s important to showcase all the different aspects of wellness,” Baglieri said. “[HCI] gives people an opportunity to really start looking at their lives to see how they can implement wellness in a way that suits them.” According to Laura Cichostepski, the assistant director of marketing for Campus Recreation, the University was one of the first dozen schools to participate in Partnership For A Healthier America, a nonprofit that aims to reduce childhood obesity in the United States. She said the summit is a “pulse check” on the University’s
progress toward becoming one of the healthiest universities in the country, while also promoting the resources available to the campus community. Some of the University’s most recent improvements include the newly redesigned Bike Share program, the Plus1 initiative launched by Binghamton University Dining Services and training faculty from 40 percent of all University departments to be “healthy campus liaisons.” The day included keynote addresses from Michael Finkelstein, a holistic doctor and an adjunct professor at the University, and David Lerner, clinical instructor at New York University. Both speakers emphasized the importance of happiness in daily life, and said it benefits the individual and the institution. Finkelstein’s presentation, “The Evolving Landscape of Higher Education: Considerations for the Impact on Personal and Institutional Success,” focused on the way in which a teacher’s passion to teach can positively affect their relationships with students as well
as their own health. “I see the role of a teacher as humanitarian, to contribute to the evolution of consciousness of humanity,” Finkelstein said. “Similarly, I want to suggest that when teachers embrace that role, not only are they better teachers but also healthier human beings themselves.” Finkelstein said there’s something special about BU’s commitment to healthy living. “I feel really good about what’s going on here, because an initiative like this, to me, is a reflection of how much this university cares about the subject of well-being,” Finkelstein said. “And to be able to contribute to that, is sort of the purpose of my life.” Julia Mashall, a sophomore studying psychology, said she enjoyed Lerner’s presentation for his engagement and influential ideas. “I thought he was an amazing speaker and the stories he told through other people were Rachel Blurt/Contributing Photographer relatable,” Mashall said. “I thought he gave really good advice about Dan Lerner, a clinical instructor at New York University and one of the Healthy Campus Summit’s keynote speakers, spoke how to change your mindset.” about students’ mental health and how positive thinking can lead to better grades.
Harpur's Ferry announces 'Stop the Bleed' initiative Grant brings national campaign, training to BU Mariel Grosshtern Contributing Writer
Harpur’s Ferry, the studentoperated volunteer ambulance service, has been a prominent part of the Binghamton University campus since it was established in the 1970s. On Monday, the organization announced an initiative to train students and faculty to act effectively in emergency situations.
Stop the Bleed is a national campaign, and BU’s version will be funded by a $25,000 grant secured by state Sen. Fred Akshar. It includes 160 hemorrhagestopping kits in central locations across campus, including one next to all automated external defibrillators. In the next few weeks, Harpur’s Ferry will begin running weekly workshops for students and faculty. Attendees will learn how to properly use the kits in a variety of situations, hopefully preventing serious injuries at the University. Akshar said he was inspired
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by Harpur’s Ferry after being introduced to the service last year, and agreeing to sponsor the campaign was very easy for him. “I know that when dealing with an accident or a shooting, every second certainly counts,” Akshar said. “Clearly from all of the tragedies that we are seeing throughout this nation, we know that time is very critical, and having kits like this readily accessible to as many people as possible will certainly save lives.” The campaign emphasizes the “ABCs of bleeding control” — A: alert, B: locate bleeding and C:
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compress. When Stop the Bleed kits are available, trainees will use a sterile gauze pad; if the victim continues to bleed, the bystander must use a tourniquet to stop circulation in the wounded limb. Students will learn how to use their own or the victim’s clothing to stop hemorrhage for situations when kits are not accessible. Adam Fox, ‘92, is an assistant professor of surgery and section chief of trauma surgery at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and a former Harpur’s Ferry volunteer. He’s helped the organization reach out to the state and partner
organizations to secure funding for the campaign. “This incredible initiative makes Binghamton University, we believe, the first campus in New York, and one of the only campuses in the country, to be fully bleed-control compliant,” Fox said. “It is the continued commitment of all those involved that makes this project even more important.” Blake Topper, the operations director for Harpur’s Ferry and a senior majoring in integrative neuroscience, said Harpur’s Ferry’s former chief and executive
director, Meir Berkman, ‘16, paved the way for the program by building a closer relationship with Akshar, the University and Fox. According to Topper, Stop the Bleed will expand the training the agency offers at the beginning of each academic year. “There’s always more work to go, there’s always going to be things that we can work on to better it, but I think Stop the Bleed … especially now, is the next big step for getting bystanders ready and prepared in order to handle a lifesaving situation,” Topper said.
Whoosh! mobilizes parking App provides alternative meter payment on campus Tamir Felsen Contributing Writer
Commuters and campus residents alike often complain about the difficulty of finding convenient parking on campus. But Binghamton University’s Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) has been working to make life a little easier for those who use metered lots with the Whoosh! app. Whoosh! helps make mobile parking payment an alternative to conventional coin- and billoperated parking meters. A user inputs their license plate number and payment information, and is then able to pay for parking through their phone and keep track of the time remaining. If the meter is about to expire, Whoosh! will notify the user, who can add more time. According to Susan Crane, the director of parking services, prime metered spots target visitors who need convenient and temporary parking, rather than students or faculty, who might need more long-term options like semester permits. TAPS has recently been trying to promote the use of Whoosh! by running a raffle in which app users could win one of five $50 Visa gift cards. There are 1,104 active app users at BU, according to Crane, and TAPS seeks to increase that figure in the coming months. “We are promoting Whoosh! to increase awareness,” Crane said. “TAPS is always looking for ways to increase the convenience of its services and Whoosh! provides a convenient way to park at metered spaces.” TAPS first brought Whoosh! to campus in April 2015. According to Crane, Whoosh! is offering this service to the school free of charge. Paying for parking through the app is the same price as using the physical meter. “[The Whoosh! app] benefits
Rachel Blurt/Contributing Photographer The Whoosh! app allows users to pay for metered parking on campus over their cellphones. There are 1,104 active app users at BU.
the end user and makes parking at a meter easy and convenient,” Crane said. “[Users] can pay for metered parking on campus from their phone, tablet or computer.” TAPS makes parking on campus available through semester-long student and faculty permits, temporary visitor permits and pay-per-hour meters. Depending on the type of parking, individuals are allowed to park in either 24hour resident lots, commuter lots or metered lots. Metered or pay-station lots are available for use at the Administration Circle, in front of Mohawk Hall of College-in-theWoods, next to Glenn G. Bartle Library and in other central locations around campus. These lots are considered prime by TAPS because of their proximity to the central locations like the University Union and Lecture Hall. Therefore, a meter system is used to control who parks there and for how long.
If the current campaign is successful, an increase in Whoosh! usage could increase revenue for TAPS; payments to meters account for approximately 10 percent of TAPS’ total annual budget. According to Crane, TAPS brought in $208,232.90 from metered parking in the 2016-17 academic year. Twenty-six percent of the revenue came from the Whoosh! app. Grace Pellerin, a sophomore majoring in environmental studies, drives to and parks on campus regularly, and said she sees the app as an improvement to traditional metered parking. “Parking is always hard on campus,” Pellerin said. “Metered lots are good if you just need to get in and out of campus quickly. The app is great for those situations where you just don’t have much time.” The Whoosh! app is available for iPhone and Android, and is free to download.
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Q-Tea time creates space for dialogue TEA FROM PAGE 1 Time. She said while the discussion group is casual, it’s a good way to facilitate a conversation within the community. “It’s really supposed to foster and further the existence of the community on campus,” Williamson said. “It’s really nice to have something low-key that’s also just so important because it brings so many people together.” The Q Center is a part of the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, which aims to make students and faculty members of all identities feel welcome and wanted. According to Kelly Clark, director of the Q Center, students consistently lead the discussion. “It’s not a support group, it’s a general discussion group,” Clark said. “There really isn’t a plan. There’s tea and there’s hot chocolate.” Casey Phelan, an undeclared freshman, said she attends Q-Tea Time because it provides a comfortable atmosphere. “It really is a safe space for people to just be themselves and not have to worry about anything,” Phelan said.
Halonite Gray, an undeclared freshman, said Q-Tea Time helps foster a positive campus community. “It’s kind of like you have a second family here,” Gray said. “ Being able to come here and experience that is really overwhelmingly positive and makes me so much happier as a person.” Another resource the center offers is Transcend, a discussion group run by transgender and gender-expansive students. The goal of Transcend is to create a space for gender-nonconforming students to talk about topics ranging from gender-neutral bathrooms to the transitioning process. Coming up on the events calendar for the Q Center is Transgender Awareness Week from Nov. 14 to 20. The campaign will educate the community on the importance of pronouns and using people’s correct pronouns. As part of Transgender Awareness Week, the center will host a gender-affirming clothing swap. Q-Tea Time is held every Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Q Center in Library North Room G549. Transcend is held every other week on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., also at the Center.
“The last thing the president or anyone else should do is politicize this tragedy. We have to find out what happened here.” New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, stated on CNN on Wednesday morning, on the shooting in lower Manhattan.
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Police Watch The following accounts were provided by Investigator Patrick Reilly of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. Missing mailbox money FRIDAY, Oct. 28, 12:22 p.m. — A 20-year-old male contacted UPD after realizing money had been stolen from his mailbox in the University Union. According to the victim, his relatives sent him a Halloween card with $20 inside on Oct. 24. When the victim checked his mailbox on Oct. 26, the card looked like it had been opened and the money was missing. The victim told police he wanted to report the incident in case more thefts occurred. BAC exceeds legal limit SATURDAY, Oct. 29, 2:40 a.m. — Employees at the information booth on Glenn G. Bartle Drive contacted police and said they believed a driver coming onto campus was intoxicated. An officer responded to the scene and stopped the driver, a 21-year-old male. The officer noticed an odor of alcohol and observed the driver’s watery, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. When asked how much he had to drink, the driver initially said he hadn’t been drinking, but later stated he had drank two beers. Officer performed a sobriety test on the driver, who failed. He said he had been coming from a party at the Alpha Pi Epsilon fraternity house. Alpha Pi Epsilon is an unrecognized fraternity. The driver said he used to be a member of the fraternity, but that he was no longer a student at BU and isn’t
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an active brother. When officers ran the male’s driver’s license and information through the DMV database, they discovered the license had been suspended for failure to answer a summons in Kings County, New York. The driver was placed under arrest; a breathalyzer test read a blood alcohol content of 0.14, almost double the legal limit. The driver was issued a ticket for Vestal Town Court. Male in yellow hat vandalizes drainage area SATURDAY, Oct. 29, 3:22 p.m. — UPD was contacted by an anonymous caller near the Lake Lieberman drainage area. The caller said that he had observed a group of males in the area. According to the caller, one male wearing a yellow hat had spray-painted something on the concrete of the drainage area. An officer responded to the call and observed three males standing near the woods, one of whom matched the description given by the anonymous caller. The officer identified all of the males as nonstudents. The males said that they were visiting for the weekend and had been taking a walk. The officer asked if any of the males had a can of spray paint and one male said that he did. The male pulled the can of spray paint out of the front pocket of his red bathrobe. The officer asked the males if any of them had graffitied the drainage area, and the male in the yellow hat admitted that he had. He said he painted the word “Backwoods” on the concrete as a reference to a brand of cigars. The male in the yellow hat was placed under arrest for vandalism and was given a ticket for Vestal Town Court.
Speakers debate convention DEBATE FROM PAGE 1 She also addressed some of the amendments that could be added in a constitutional convention, including new laws on gerrymandering, early voting and the selection process for New York judges. Following Martinek’s introduction, Irwin and Dullea began the debate. Rob Kilmer, an attorney and president of Defend It, Inc., served as a moderator and posed questions to both sides, some from a predetermined list and others from the audience. Irwin argued that current laws within the state constitution, such as union protections, reproductive rights and Forever Wild, were too important to risk. She said she’d like to see changes to the constitution, but now isn’t
the right time and the political atmosphere isn’t conducive. “I believe that most progressive platforms are coming under attack nationally and statewide,” Irwin said. “I feel that we’ve never had so much big money influencing all sorts of things, and it’s hard to figure out who is paying for things.” Dullea said he feels the constitutional convention could be a way to address major problems in New York and change the path of the state for the better. He said state legislators will never make the necessary changes, and highlighted gerrymandering as a key issue that a constitutional convention might be able to address. “They don’t want to have, for instance, the prohibition on gerrymandering, which was
contained in the proposed ‘67 constitution,” Dullea said. “It’s been 50 years since the voters rejected that entire constitution, which had many good things in it. The legislature had 50 years to submit that proposal, and they never did it. And they certainly don’t want something like term limits.” Ashley Saparzadeh, a junior majoring in integrative neuroscience, attended the event and said she was excited to see students getting involved and asking questions. “Students need to get more involved in the political aspect of our state,” Saparzadeh said. “A lot of students get lost in that and need to become more educated. I don’t know a lot about this topic, and am here to learn more myself.”
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Where #MeToo can succeed, and where it can't Even high-profile abusers like Kevin Spacey must always be held responsible for their actions Shauna Bahssin Copy Desk Chief
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CONFRONTING THE CONS The New York state constitutional convention has become a hot topic of the upcoming election, with proponents and opponents each presenting strong arguments on why to vote yes or vote no. The Editorial Board has taken both sides into account, and after considering the major arguments, we have decided to vote no on the convention. The constitutional convention, which is voted on every 20 years, is a body of delegates who can add to or amend the state constitution at a meeting. If approved, it would take place in 2018, and the proposed changes would then have to be approved by voters in 2019. In 1997, the last time a “con con” was on the ballot, New Yorkers voted against it. Some of the major proponents of the convention include the New York State Bar Association, the League of Women Voters of New York State and Citizens Union. One of the main arguments in favor of the convention asserts that it gives New Yorkers a once-in-ageneration opportunity to incite real change. They argue that by voting yes, we will be able to hold Albany lawmakers accountable for corruption and dysfunction,
advocating that improvements can potentially be made in terms of reforming election laws, nonpartisan redistricting, term limits and transparency in budget-making. Additionally, if the convention occurs, any changes the delegates want to make will have to be eventually voted on by citizens. Proponents believe that the worst-case scenario will simply consist of citizens voting against any unfavorable amendments. While proponents have taken a “why not?” approach to the convention, opponents — mainly consisting of unions and labor organizations — believe it could cause real damage to laws that are in place for protection. Organizations and unions representing a variety of interests and political leanings, including the United Federation of Teachers, Planned Parenthood, Right to Life and the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, have all come out against the convention. Many of these organizations are opposed to the convention due to fears
that existing labor laws, pension provisions, environmental protections and reproductive rights — to name a few — would unravel and leave New York in even worse condition. Although the Editorial Board is also against the convention, we don’t believe it’s likely that these existing protections will be amended or repealed if the convention occurs — it’s improbable that New York would ever be stripped of important laws protecting workers, the environment and reproductive rights, and potential threats to these shouldn’t be exploited for political points. But we do believe that the convention comes at a high monetary cost for New Yorkers — delegates who are chosen to attend the convention would be paid at a rate that’s the same salary as state lawmakers — $79,500. This might be worth it if the delegates were different than the people who already have power in Albany, but they would be the same senators and assemblymembers
who contribute to the current dysfunction and corruption. We would be sending incumbent politicians to the convention, and if these are the people who already remain complacent in Albany, then they will not enact the change we want to see simply because it is the constitutional convention. They will garner an additional spot on the payroll without giving additional advocacy to the voices of the people of New York. New Yorkers already have the power to make change in Albany every two years — we can vote. If we’re not satisfied with what’s going on, we should elect new state senators when we have the opportunity to, instead of reelecting ineffective incumbents. By the same token, New Yorkers have the power to decide whether or not to hold a constitutional convention. Although it’s hopeful to think that influential change will only come through the convention, there are more similarly effective and less costly methods — we urge you to vote no.
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the event, is exemplary of that. I’m wary of internet activism, and when #MeToo came around, I didn’t make a post about my own experience, despite fitting into the same demographic as the millions of other people who had shared their histories of being harassed, attacked or made to feel unsafe. What made me nervous about it, in particular, was the way that I saw people whom I deemed to be predators advocating for the rights and publicity of harassment victims and assault survivors. I’m not the first person to describe this phenomenon as being similar to a wolf-in-sheep’sclothing scenario. These were people who had hurt me and people who had hurt my friends, but being publicly, outspokenly feminist or anti-abuse can score some social capital — and more than that, it can further the shadow of doubt that a person would commit an act of violence, sexual or otherwise, against another. The individuals who had hurt every person making a #MeToo post or tweet aren’t all strangers in dark alleys, nor are they all people who were too touchy in a dark bar. They might be the person sitting next to you in class, or one of your favorite movie stars. It can be hard to pick up on predatory warning signs from someone who has always displayed seemingly benevolent behavior, and it can be harder to accept those signs and be critical of them after these preconceptions of a benign character. I’m uncomfortable with the fact that one of the first feelings I recognized having upon reading Rapp’s story wasn’t about the victim himself, but about how sad I was to completely lose respect for an actor whose work I had enjoyed so much. These automatic responses can be hard to unlearn. What comes after them, though — the active decision to trust or not trust survivors and their stories, and whether or not you so much as passively accept those who commit these attacks — is more consequential to stand by.
The internet revolution of abuse-survivor tag #MeToo has led to a number of survivors coming forward about their histories of assault and harassment, but no high-profile allegation has affected me as much as Anthony Rapp’s accusation against Kevin Spacey, whom Rapp attests drunkenly made an advance at him in the 1980s, when he was only 14 years old. I generally don’t think that any case of harassment or assault merits more sympathy than another, but because I had been following the careers of both actors since my early teenage years, my devastation — and disgust — felt much closer to home this time. Spacey, who’s decorated with two Oscar Awards and hosted the Tony Awards last summer, quickly followed up with a calculated response. He talked about how he had been intoxicated, and therefore couldn’t remember the event; he then deflected the accusation to direct the spotlight on his coming out as a member of the gay community. Many major publications, such as Reuters, immediately produced headlines about his sexual identity instead of the allegations. Spacey tried to seem benign through his statement. I am confident that he is not. Being a lauded celebrity doesn’t make a person immune to facing consequences for a violent act. Netflix’s decision to pull the plug on “House of Cards” after its sixth season sends a message of respect, not only to Rapp, but to all survivors of this form of abuse. More importantly, it sets a precedent for how to respond to a high-profile case like Spacey’s and promotes the idea that no matter how long it’s been since the event itself, abusers can and must still be held responsible. The emotional trauma that accompanies an assault that occurred over 30 years ago doesn’t go away; Rapp’s — Shauna Bahssin is a junior statement, which describes how double-majoring in art history he still can’t wrap his head around and English.
Recognizing Israel's resilience in the wake of terror attacks Israeli citizens have grown accustomed to violence, leaving PTSD rates relatively low Dalya Panbehchi Guest Columnist
In an otherwise aged and ancient city, Jerusalem’s Chords Bridge serves as a gateway to the contemporary, with its bold architecture and modern beauty making a stunning statement. Centered at the entrance of the city, its form resembles a harp with cables as strings, breathtaking in pristine white as it soars over 380 feet above the city. I fell in love with this bridge at first sight. It was the first time I had ever been to Israel and was following a passion to study in and explore the land of my ancestors. As I drove by the bridge, I saw it as a symbolic representation for new possibilities. It was the entrance to the city I would be living in, and looking new and somewhat out of place in its ancient surroundings, I immediately identified with it. But on Dec. 15, 2015, my relationship with the Chords Bridge changed forever. It was a beautiful, sunny day in Jerusalem.
My friend and I were on one of our adventures and we had to take a bus from Kiryat Moshe. As we scanned our Rav Kav cards and were about to sit down, a sudden series of loud noises across the street caught our attention. Looking out the window, we couldn’t believe the scene before us. A white Mazda sedan had driven onto the sidewalk across the street in an act of terrorism, smashing into pedestrians at the bus stop. The site became total chaos in a matter of minutes, with sirens wailing and people and police rushing to the scene. We later learned that 14 people were injured, including a 15-month-old baby. There was also an axe and screwdriver found in the passenger seat of his car, indicating the terrorist’s intention of stabbing civilians post-car ramming. Since the beginning of the Al-Aqsa Intifada, also known as the Second Intifada, in late September 2000, Israeli society has been antagonized by continual terrorism, including knife or gun attacks, drive-by shootings, home intrusions, car rammings and suicide bombings. In his investigative article “Living with
terror, not Living in Terror: The Impact of Chronic Terrorism on Israeli Society,” Dov Waxman explores research done by psychologists and sociologists on the impact of chronic terrorism on a targeted society. Palestinian terrorist attacks during the Second Intifada deeply impacted Israelis, yet did not alter Israeli behavior in a lasting or major way. Though the widespread influence of terrorism was felt, Israeli society refused to be conquered by it, and, in this respect, the terrorism failed in its objective. This is because the Israeli public grew accustomed to chronic terrorism and adapted to a social resilience. This warfare and terrorism against an established society seeks to achieve a political, religious or ideological aim through violence. A wave of violent attacks, therefore, would presumably have an increasingly negative psychological impact on its target. Yet, this doesn’t appear to be the case in Israel. In a study conducted on the Second Intifada, the rate of PTSD symptoms among Israeli society remained at a relatively low level, despite experiencing numerous
traumatic events, which should have rationally caused further psychological damage. This was the case despite the fact that 60.4 percent of Israelis believed that their own lives were in danger, and 67.9 percent believed the same about their family and friends. According to Waxman’s study, the explanation lies in what is known as the “accommodation effect,” meaning that the quantity of stress formed by continuous traumatic events decreases. As terrorism becomes a regular occurrence, habituation and desensitization kick in, allowing the maintenance of normal life. Perhaps what is most startling, however, are the social repercussions of terrorism in Israel. Major events influence people’s beliefs and attitudes, and when a civilian population is progressively targeted, it assumes a greater sense of victimhood and unwillingness to go beyond its suffering, while delegitimizing its counterparts. The threat of terrorism deconstructs a society’s immunity to stereotypes, leading to increasingly negative stereotyping by members of the targeted society.
The rise of Islamophobia in the United States following the attacks on 9/11 and increased racism in Europe are examples. Likewise, during the Second Intifada, Israelis held extremely negative stereotypes of Palestinians, viewing them as deceitful, violent and lacking respect for life. What’s worse is the rise of ethnocentrism and xenophobia when a group unites in the face of danger. Identification with and support for the in-group rises, while identification with the outgroup decreases. A 2015 Pew Research Center study revealed that 48 percent of Israeli Jews said that Arabs should be transferred or expelled from Israel, while 46 percent disagreed. An intolerance has manifested itself within Israeli society, and while terrorism propelled Israeli Jews to experience a rejuvenated sense of unity, Arab citizens became subject to intensified suspicion and hostility. This was negative for all parties involved. Ultimately, terrorism aims to undermine its targeted society — to create a widespread sense of helplessness and despair. If the targeted society does not become
disheartened, terrorism fails. As a temporary resident of Israel, I can personally attest to the fact that Israelis refuse to allow the threat of terrorism to govern their lives, despite its persistence. Though they experience high levels of stress and fear, they do not retreat into their homes or significantly alter their daily routines. I believe Israel’s scars are both beautiful and ugly — its adversities constantly challenge it to rise from its ashes and tears, rousing profound emotional attachment and nationalistic sentiment among Israelis. Ironically, however, this unification’s origins and sustenance were contrived from the same point — stratification between Israelis and Palestinians. My experience is just one of millions that stands as a product of contrasting feelings of unity and division. I never thought I would be the one to witness terror in Israel — especially at the Chords Bridge — altering my reality forever, yet strengthening the love and solidarity I felt for Israel even more than I thought possible. — Dalya Panbehchi is a sophomore majoring in integrative neuroscience.
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SAPB brings Post Malone to headline fall concert
With Dave East as an opener, the show will take place at the Events Center on Nov. 30 Provided by Republic Records Post Malone, known for hits including ‘White Iverson’ and ‘rockstar,’ will perform in the Events Center on Nov. 30. The annual fall concert will open with rapper Dave East.
MALONE FROM PAGE 1 a 25-city tour, but Malone is no stranger to upstate New York — he was born in Syracuse and attended Syracuse University for several months before dropping out to pursue his singing career. Opener Dave East is a rapper from east Harlem, known mainly for his appearances as a featured artist on tracks from established rappers. “He’s had actually a lot of
features with, like, Chris Brown, French Montana, Wiz Khalifa,” Blake said. “He runs with a good circle.” Recent years have seen several big names in rap take the stage at the fall concert, including Fetty Wap, Big Sean, Trey Songz and J. Cole. This year, the SAPB tried to seek out performers in other genres, before choosing Post Malone. “For our survey, we had had equal responses for the pop-rockalternative genre and rap and hip-
hop, so we were definitely trying to look at both genres and see,” Blake said. “Traditionally, we just always kind of had rap artists, so we did look into pop artists. A lot of people are writing or touring in Europe, so that was kind of difficult.” The show will be more than a month later into the semester than last year’s concert. Blake explained that this was due to a combination of the existing athletic department schedule and the availability of the artists.
“We were only given an October date and a November date, and we tried to get Post Malone for our October date to stay with that normal time range of the fall concert, but due to travel issues he couldn’t make that,” Blake said. “We really wanted to pursue him — we just felt like he’d be a good act that students would enjoy and we knew he was gonna get big.” Due to safety concerns raised by Binghamton’s New York State University Police and Events Center
staff, the ticket structure for the show will be different than in years past. Rather than have general admission tickets on the floor of the Events Center, patrons will be able to purchase general admission tickets for the stands or a limited number of separate floor seats. Like last year, general admission for students will be $25 and $35 for the public. Floor seats will be $40 for students and $50 for the public. While Blake recognized the concerns students may have about
the price, she said she hoped the payoff would be worth the increased cost. “All the proceeds from this concert go toward Spring Fling,” Blake said. “So the more tickets that we sell, the better artist we can get for Spring Fling, which … is a free concert.” The show will take place at the Events Center on Nov. 30, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the show beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.
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Rachel Blurt/Contributing Photographer City Light Coffee in Downtown Binghamton provides free coffee for students and a cozy place to study. The cafe is operated by the First Assembly of God church, also located Downtown.
Cafe aims to support students City Light Coffee puts philanthropy first Sarah Buerker Staff Writer City Light Coffee serves up piping hot “coffee with a cause.” “We buy coffee that does more than just line the pockets of somebody — for every blend that we buy there’s a certain cause that’s supported,” said Brandi Hefley, a manager at City Light Coffee. “So, for example, we buy a blend called the freedom blend, and [the money is] used to fight human trafficking. We have another one that that helps educate women in Arab nations, another one fights extreme poverty.” Located at 254 Washington St. in Downtown Binghamton, the coffee shop is affiliated with the church across the street, First Assembly of God. City Light Coffee was opened and is managed by Hefley and her husband J.J., the associate and outreach pastor at First Assembly of God. In addition to supporting global causes, the shop also aims to support the student community in the city, offering free coffee to all students. Last finals week, the shop was open late for students to study. “We were [at the church] from 4 in the afternoon till 1 in the
morning,” Hefley said. “We gave cookies and free coffee and we had Wi-Fi for students to come study. We had done that for two or three semesters.” Molly Hatch, a junior majoring in English, lives down the street from City Light Coffee and said she enjoys their coffee. “I really like the [cozy], but spacious, atmosphere and the friendly staff, but the best part is the free coffee for students,” she said. “I would wholeheartedly recommend City Light to other students.” Filled with the aroma of warm coffee, the shop features a fireplace, an exposed brick wall and a wood-paneled bar. Displayed above the coffee bar, on a Pinterest-worthy chalkboard, is City Light Coffee’s menu — a short list of sweet, brewed coffee drinks and tea. They also sell baked goods from Chroma Cafe and Bakery. “We are all about being in our community,” Hefley said. “Our community is college students, and we want to support local businesses. We decided [Chroma’s] stuff was good and we don’t have time to bake and make our own stuff here and we wanted to do something local to
promote and help support a local business.” Next to the baked goods sits a donation jar. “All of our donations go to an area within our community,” Hefley said. City Light Coffee also participates in First Friday, a monthly event that promotes the art scene Downtown. “We’d like to feature art from the students,” Hefley said. “That’s kind of why we left our walls blank, because we hope that we could get some [student] artists that we could feature. We would really like our First Friday to be driven by the students that come in here. We hope that this becomes a community for the students. We left this a blank slate in hopes that as time goes on, students get more and more comfortable here, that they would run a library from our empty bookshelves.” Hefley said that their No. 1 goal is to be an asset to the community. “We’re here to give,” Hefley said. “I’m the parent of a college student. It would give me great peace if she goes off somewhere and I knew she had a place to go where she feels at home.”
Whether you’re looking for something to do while sipping hot cider or just procrastinating, Netflix is a reliable way to spend your time. But scrolling through all those titles can be timeconsuming and overwhelming. Thankfully, the streaming service updates its content every month and has added a few titles for this November that stand out from the rest. With the help of this article, you’ll be able to find the perfect titles for crisp November days. “Chappie” (available now) This 2015 sci-fi action film takes place in the near-distant future, in which the police force is made up of robots, leading to a significant drop in crime. One of the robots, Chappie (played by Sharlto Copley) has the mentality of a child and is easily influenced by the people around him. Chappie and his creator, Deon (played by Dev Patel), are captured by a group of criminals (played by Ninja, Yo-Landi Visser and Jose Pablo Cantillo). They force Deon to program Chappie in a way that allows them to use him to attempt a large heist. The movie effectively builds a bond between the characters and the viewer, and the audience is able to feel empathetic toward the characters, even though most of them are criminals. This sense of connection mostly applies to Chappie, since the viewer watches him “grow up” throughout the film. Throughout the film, Chappie acts like a human, personifying technology and thus allowing the audience to view technology through a different perspective. For those looking to watch a film that takes you on an emotional roller-coaster, “Chappie” is the perfect choice. “Men In Black” (available now) Nothing can compare to the classics, and this applies to the 1997 hit film “Men In Black” starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. Following two agents
from a secret organization that oversees aliens secretly living on Earth, “Men In Black” is a film that constantly throws different elements at the viewers. The film includes aspects of multiple genres including science-fiction, action and comedy, keeping the viewer engaged and on their toes throughout. Despite this, the movie plays heavily on the cliche relationship between Smith’s and Jones’ characters. Smith plays a young and energetic New York Police Department officer and Jones plays a hardened veteran who takes time to open up to his new partner. Fortunately, though, the film strays away from cliches when it comes to the aliens. One alien resides inside the head of a robotic human and another regrows his head whenever it is shot off. Though it might feel disjointed at points, all in all, “Men In Black” is the perfect way to satisfy a ’90s craving. “9” (available Nov. 16) This 2009 animated film was
directed by Shane Acker and produced by Focus Features. Although it’s animated, this film is definitely not for children. The gloomy yet hopeful film follows a group of nine rag dolls that are brought to life by a scientist in a post-apocalyptic Earth, focusing on 9 (voiced by Elijah Wood), who wakes up in a world where humans are killed off by robots. He finds others like himself and together they try to stop the destruction caused by these robots. The film is based on an animated short with the same name by Acker, which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Short. Even though the plot becomes a little boring at times, the animation is consistently beautiful. Tim Burton was one of the producers, so his style of filmmaking is present at times, but Acker is not afraid to stray from this and add his own unique touch. Overall, the film is enjoyable for its animation, but not necessarily for its plot.
Provided by Focus Features A scene from the movie “9,” which will be available on Netflix on Nov. 16. The animated film follows characters on a post-apocalyptic Earth as they fight off the robots who have destroyed the population.
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Men's soccer ends season with loss to Albany Suffering its fourth consecutive loss, Binghamton fails to qualify for America East Tournament
Grace Palumbo Assistant Sports Editor
The pressure was on for the Binghamton men’s soccer team on Wednesday night as it played against Albany to secure its position in the upcoming America East (AE) Tournament. The intensity proved to be too much for the team as it walked off the field, down its second consecutive conference game. Albany (12-4-1, 4-2-1 AE) took the match, 2-0 and ended any hopes for BU (5-10-3, 1-4-2 AE) playoff contention. Binghamton burst onto the field in the first half, racing to secure the ball at any opportunity. The team’s desperation to clinch the game was evident as redshirt senior back Charlie Novoth sprinted back and forth across the field to ensure possession. The play was scrappy, with missed kicks and fouls abundant, but the Bearcats’ defensive tactics appeared to be working until the Great Danes gained possession and scored in the 24th minute of the first half. With 16 minutes left to go in the half, redshirt freshman back Kurt Wesch exited the field displaying signs of injury. He hopped off with the help of the Binghamton trainer and did not return to play for the remainder of the game. Despite this, BU maintained focus and remained a contender in the game for the rest of the period, putting up shots against a strong Albany defense. The score remained at 1-0 entering halftime. Binghamton came in hot to start the second half, trying to defeat the Great Danes offensively, but its efforts proved futile when, 25 minutes into the half, Albany netted another goal. The Bearcats, clearly deterred by Albany’s 2-0 lead, were unsuccessful in making a comeback. As the match wore
Rachel Tomei/Pipe Dream Photographer Redshirt senior back Charlie Novoth showed extensive energy in his Senior Day game, creating turnovers for the Bearcats frequently in a 2-0 loss to Albany.
on, Binghamton’s back began to look more and more dejected. The game ended with an Albany victory, 2-0. This was BU’s final home game and last game for the entire 2017 season. Heading into the match, the Bearcats were hoping for a victory to maintain sixth place in the AE standings
and move on to the postseason tournament this weekend. With the loss, Binghamton is no longer able to qualify for the playoffs. Albany, currently seeded No. 3 in the conference, has already secured its place in the tournament. Noticeably absent from play were senior forward Ben Ovetsky
and freshman midfielder Noah Luescher. It is possible that BU head coach Paul Marco was hoping to rest them for Saturday’s AE Tournament Quarterfinals. Aiding additionally to the Bearcats’ struggles was the perpetual rain during the match. Although there was no heavy downpour, the effects
Week 9: Start 'em or sit 'em Evan Cole Assistant Sports Editor
Fantasy Football Quarterback Start: Alex Smith (KC): Following a subpar performance against the Broncos, Smith is poised to bounce back against the Cowboys. Facing a significantly easier matchup, Smith’s receivers should get open often, giving him the same big-play potential he’s flashed all year. Tyrod Taylor (BUF): Taylor is in the midst of a streak of easy matchups, and it continues Thursday night against the Jets. With or without trade-deadline acquisition Kelvin Benjamin, Taylor again possesses a very high floor. Sit: Kirk Cousins (WAS): After underperforming in the pouring rain against the Cowboys, Cousins now faces the Seahawks’ elite defense. Still lacking chemistry with most of his receivers and with Jordan Reed unlikely to play, Cousins’ upside is extremely limited. If you’re desperate: Jared Goff (LAR): Goff faces a Giants secondary that is depleted due to injury and the suspension of 2017 Pro
Bowl cornerback Janoris Jenkins. Goff’s receivers should get open easily, giving Goff high upside on Sunday. Running back Start: Aaron Jones (GB): With Aaron Rodgers sidelined for the foreseeable future, the Packers have shifted their offensive focus to running the ball between the tackles, making Jones likely to receive at least 15 touches. Against a porous Detroit run defense, Jones could go well over 100 rushing yards on Monday. Alex Collins (BAL): Collins has flashed big-play ability all season, and is now seeing the workload to produce consistently. After scampering for 118 rushing yards against Miami last week, Collins has another favorable matchup against the Titans. Sit: Jay Ajayi (PHI): While Ajayi’s move to Philadelphia bolsters his long-term fantasy potential, a matchup against the Broncos is daunting for any running back. Presumably splitting snaps with LeGarrette Blount for this week, Ajayi’s upside is limited. If you’re desperate: Marlon Mack (IND): Mack has proven to be effective with limited touches throughout the year. As the season
has progressed, Mack’s workload has also increased. Despite facing a tough Texans run defense, Mack’s receiving ability gives him high upside. Wide receiver Start: Will Fuller V (HOU): Fuller has scored at least one touchdown in each of the games he’s played this season, and is poised to have another explosive performance against a lackluster Colts secondary. Fuller’s game-breaking speed gives him multitouchdown potential this Sunday. Jarvis Landry (MIA): Lost in a struggling offense, Landry has had a very inconsistent year. However, he is poised for a strong game against a struggling Raiders secondary, as he should get open frequently. Sit: Emmanuel Sanders (DEN): Sanders is expected to return from an ankle injury that has nagged him for weeks. Being less explosive, coupled with Brock Osweiler starting at quarterback, leaves Sanders with an extremely low floor on Sunday. If you’re desperate: Robert Woods (LAR): Woods stands to benefit the most from the Giants’ shorthanded secondary as one of Goff’s favorite receivers. He should see
plenty of targets this Sunday, providing a high floor. Tight end Start: Jack Doyle (IND): In spite of nearly every other weapon struggling in the Colts’ offense, Doyle has managed to produce consistently, regardless of matchup. The Texans have struggled to cover tight ends this year, so Doyle has a strong chance of finding the end zone this Sunday. Vernon Davis (WAS): Whenever Reed is inactive, which is often, Davis has proven to be a consistent fill-in option for Washington. Playing nearly every snap when starting, Davis has a steady floor even in a tough matchup with Seattle. Sit: Austin Seferian-Jenkins (NYJ): Seferian-Jenkins is facing a formidable group of Bills linebackers on Thursday. With a low ceiling, there are better options than ASJ this week. If you’re desperate: Austin Hooper (ATL): Hooper’s involvement in the Falcons’ game plan has oscillated throughout this season. With Devonta Freeman hurt, Hooper should see more targets than usual in the Falcons’ passing game against the Panthers.
were evident. Players slid across the field repeatedly and missed kicks on the ball on numerous occasions. For seniors Ovetsky, Novoth and Mike Kubik, this was the last game of their collegiate careers. They were honored in a ceremony on the field before the match began for BU’s Senior Day.
Since Binghamton did not qualify for the tournament, its season concludes with this match and its dream to complete “The Journey” and return to postseason play failed to come to fruition. The Bearcats end their season on four consecutive losses with their last win occurring on Oct. 17.
McNair's comments spark national backlash Texans owner's ignorant inmate analogy perpetuates player protests Gregory Maitles Contributing Writer
This past Friday, a report from ESPN surfaced in which they quoted Houston Texans owner Bob McNair saying, “We can’t have the inmates running the prison …” in reference to the ongoing protests of the national anthem. In a time where some owners are not already viewed in the best light by many of their players and fans, this statement simply could not be more ignorant. The players consistently put their bodies on the line every week, risking injury and mental health. For the owner of the team to simply dismiss them as figurative inmates is completely unfair. McNair issued an apology, and claims he didn’t mean for the statement to be derogatory or demeaning, as it is “a figure of speech.” However, it was still a poor choice of words, and the statement was sure to not sit well with most people. Now, in wake of McNair’s comment, professional athletes across several sports are chiming in to voice their frustration with the “warden’s” comments. From Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman and even now former Houston Texans offensive tackle Duane Brown, there has been a sizable movement of opposition toward McNair. It was also reported that several members of the Houston Texans
roster skipped or considered walking out of practice upon learning of their owner’s statement. An important question to ask is “What happens next for McNair?” While he is still respected by some, it will take a while for him to earn back the respect of his players and most of the league. There will be some who question if he should be allowed to remain an owner. After all, former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling was banned from the NBA for life after making derogatory and racist comments several years ago. The national anthem protests have been a continuing demonstration by many players in the NFL since former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began the protest last season. The protests have trickled slowly into other sports as well, but are much more recognizable in the NFL. It has been frequently debated in both sports media and national news outlets whether or not the players should continue to protest. Many owners disapprove of the protest as they fear it has caused a decline in ratings, ticket sales and overall revenue across the league. While all three phenomena are either happening or could very well happen at any point, it is still a topic of debate as the players’ rights to protest are protected. I’m sure there will be an internal discussion by the NFL to determine how the league should proceed following the remark. Until more details emerge, it will be hard to tell how the league will handle the situation.