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Students robbed on campus in drug-related incident One of two suspects apprehended in Endicott

Two suspects, the alert said, robbed at least two students in Smith Hall of Hinman College before fleeing to the village of Endicott, where one was Orla McCaffrey apprehended. Police have identified News Editor 22-year-old Brandon Rose of Endicott as the suspect apprehended on Saturday A robbery during which a gun may night, according to Ryan Yarosh, have been displayed occurred on campus director of media and public relations around 6:30 p.m. Friday evening, at BU. Rose is facing a felony charge of Kevin Paredes/Photography Editor according to a B-Alert message sent by second-degree robbery.

Two suspects committed a drug-related robbery in Binghamton University over email and Yarosh said the case was drug-related Hinman College’s Smith Hall around 6:30 p.m.

Friday evening. text message just after 10 p.m. and neither of the suspects attend BU.

Support group aids international students' growth 'Together' facilitates English language skills

enrolled students combined in fall 2011 to 2,768 in fall 2016.

Sangmoon Kim, a counselor in the University Counseling Center who founded and facilitates the support group, said these students face unique challenges in addition to the challenges all college students face.

Some come with only a preliminary understanding of U.S. culture or the English language, and many have trouble finding their fit in University social life and academic success.

“My hope was to provide a space for international students to get together and to meet other fellow international students,” Kim said.

“With the language barrier, it’s very difficult for international students to make friends in the United States, so they often kind of feel lonely.”

Kim established the group in 2012. Attendance often ranges from three to five students, with many returning for more meetings, Kim said.

International students at the University are required to submit English-proficiency exam scores, including the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Average scores of undergraduate applicants range from 83 to 90, varying between schools.

Won Lee, a sophomore from South Korea majoring in economics, attended the group meeting on Nov.

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When Tianchang Gao first came to Binghamton University, she didn’t know a single student, nor much of the language spoken by her peers and professors.

“At first, like at the beginning of the semester, it was a little frustrating, because language is a little bit of a barrier for me,” Gao said. “I’m getting used to the whole life here.”

“Together,” a support group that meets weekly, is meant to help international students adjust to their new academic landscape.

Gao, a junior majoring in English, is one of 16 Chinese students at BU who are part of the Beijing International Studies University international exchange program.

Students in the program complete one academic year in China and three at a foreign university.

The Beijing International Studies University program is only one of many exchange programs that bring students from around the world to the University, each bringing their own language. The international undergraduate and graduate student population has steadily grown over the last few years, from 2,161

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Fox 40 reported that the suspects used pepper spray on students, one of whom suffered a minor head injury.

While investigating, police learned a gun may have been used during the incident. On campus, there were just two weapons arrests between 2014 and 2016, according to the University’s Annual Security and Fire Report, which contains on- and off-campus crime statistics for the previous year. In 2016, there were just two robberies reported on campus. There was one last year, the

report read, and none in 2014.

The other suspect is still at large, but the alert said there was no threat to campus as of 10 p.m. Friday. The suspect is described as a 5-foot-9-inch black male in his mid-20s, according to Yarosh, and was last seen at the Endicott Plaza on Washington Avenue in Endicott.

Sunja Joseph, a senior majoring in psychology, said she didn’t expect

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Six in a row BU earns longest win streak since 2008-09 Marcus Budashewitz Contributing Writer

The Binghamton men’s basketball team fell behind 10-9 just six minutes into its matchup against the Greyhounds but never trailed again following a 3-pointer from junior guard J.C. Show on the ensuing possession. BU (7-4) captured a solid 77-64 victory after narrowly pulling out a 71-66 win over Army three days prior.

Just 11 games into the season, Binghamton is five games short of its win total from a season ago and feeling optimistic about where it stands.

“Our offense is in a really good place,” said BU head coach Tommy Dempsey. “We’re playing unselfishly, everyone’s getting high-percentage shots and guys are sharing the ball.”

Saturday’s showdown marks

the first triumph over Loyola (1-8) in Binghamton’s program history. A tight 90-85 loss that featured a blown 17-point lead last season teased a victory over the Greyhounds, but the Bearcats played on Saturday as if they had a history of success.

Senior forward Willie Rodriguez posted a season-high 22 points while Show added 17 of his own. The teammates combined to shoot 16-24 from the field as they carried the squad throughout the contest.

“Show was the main reason we entered the half with the 15-point lead,” Dempsey said.

“He scored 15 points in the first half and even though he only took two [or] three shots in the second, his willingness to win was just as valuable.”

Early in the second half, the Bearcats extended their 4226 advantage on a layup from Rodriguez. The Greyhounds responded with a 9-0 run,

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Mia Katz/Contributing Photographer The Binghamton men’s basketball team secured its sixth consecutive victory on Saturday, BU’s longest streak since advancing to the NCAA Tournament approximately eight years ago.

Incubator program spurs Activists plan second local entrepreneurship regional Women's March Accelerator set to welcome new class

January rally to have new message, route

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Just six months after opening, the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator on Hawley Street is filled to 90 percent capacity.

This number has the potential to grow through the incubator’s Accelerator Program, which allows aspiring entrepreneurs from Binghamton University and the community to receive guidance getting their new businesses off the ground.

The Accelerator Program is a three-monthlong program designed to help those interested in launching their own companies — first, to assess the marketability of their

Last January, the Binghamton Women’s March drew over 3,000 protesters to Downtown Binghamton. This year, the march’s route and message will be different, but organizers are hoping for the same enthusiastic turnout.

Local residents and the Southern Tier Chapter of Citizen Action of New York met to discuss the second annual march, set for Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018.

At the planning meeting on Tuesday, a new location, route and theme were discussed. The theme for next year’s march is

Provided by Binghamton University The Koffman Southern Tier Incubator’s Accelerator Program is designed to assist budding entrepreneurs in launching their own companies. To do so, the program places new businesses within a large, open space within the Incubator to facilitate collaboration.

products, and eventually to launch is determined to be viable, graduates their businesses. If, after assessing of the Accelerator Program can rent the logistics of the concept using a business model canvas template, it SEE KSTI PAGE 2

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“Be Heard” and was chosen due to the recent discussion in the media of sexual harassment and discrimination based on sex, gender and race.

Amber Johnson, community organizer for Citizen Action, said the second march is meant to have a central message, instead of just a reaction to injustice.

“Last year it was reactionary and this year we want to be more organized and make sure the voices that are usually muted are the voices that we hear on that day,” Johnson said.

Citizen Action was principally responsible for the organization of the march in the city of Binghamton earlier this year.

The march in Binghamton was in solidarity with the national Women’s March on

Washington, a response to the political climate following the presidential election.

Last year’s march began at the Martin Luther King Jr. statue on Court Street in Downtown Binghamton and ended three blocks away at the Broome County Courthouse.

At the courthouse, local leaders delivered speeches on political engagement and community issues.

Mary Clark, regional director of Citizen Action, said that she thinks the last march created a greater incentive for people to participate in activism. “[The march] has engaged people and made them aware that they can’t just sit home anymore,” Clark said.

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Group offers support for int'l community TOGETHER FROM PAGE 1 28. Although she scored over 100 on the TOEFL exam, she said she still has trouble keeping up with her lecture courses. Lee spends her classes looking through her dictionary for translations, which she said takes away from the time spent learning.

“Every time I say something, I really stumble and have a hard time expressing my ideas,” Lee said. “It’s really hard to speak out in class and ask a question or raise an issue, so I’m afraid I can’t get an A because I didn’t participate enough.”

The language barrier often discourages international students from registering for discussion-based courses. Kim said services the University offers to address academic obstacles are rarely used, in part because of

the language barrier.

“Maybe they are afraid of using the service because of concern of not communicating clearly or some kind of fear of public speaking, or speaking to the University staff,” Kim said.

Ji Hyun Lim, ’16, an intern at the University Counseling Center who is originally from South Korea, assisted Kim in facilitating the group. Lim also researches the mental health of international students facing language barriers.

Lim found that many international students don’t want to seek counseling because of challenges in expressing their emotions, and meeting with counselors who speak in their primary languages may Courtney Mitchell/Staff Photographer alleviate that problem.

Every Tuesday, students meet with Sangmoon Kim, a counselor in the University Counseling Center, to foster English language skills and discuss “Together” meets every Tuesday at 3:30 the challenges international students face. “My hope was to provide a space for international students to get together and to meet other fellow p.m. in University Union Room 124. international students,” Kim said.

BU offers free food, fitness classes for De-Stress December Initiative sees increase in variety of events Ciara Gordon Contributing Writer

For many students, finals week means coffee, papers, vending machine snacks and exams. From Dec. 4 to Dec. 14, De-Stress December, an annual initiative aiming to help students relax and cope with the stress of finals, will offer special events to help students get through the end of the semester with their mental and physical health intact.

The initiative, spearheaded by the Dean of Students Office, was created in 2012 by Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger and Dean of Students

April Thompson with the goal of providing fun and productive events that offer a break from studying. For the past two years, it has been organized by Matt Johnson, the University Union building coordinator. According to Johnson, the initiative provides a way for students to keep their mental health in check during finals.

“We know finals are extremely stressful for students so we want to be able to create an outlet for that stress,” Johnson said. “By providing these study breaks, students are going to be able to study more effectively and stay healthy mentally.”

The initiative consists of free events sponsored by different departments across campus and includes free snacks, coffee and events with therapy dogs.

Jason McKenna, a senior majoring in electrical engineering, said the events were helpful for stressed students.

“It’s important,” McKenna said. “It gives kids a distraction from hectic schoolwork and helps them realize what’s causing their stress.”

To host an event, departments submit a form online to Johnson and explain the purpose of the event and its location. Johnson reviews all initiatives and decides if they’ll be added to the DeStress December schedule. All events must occur within the De-Stress December time period, provide moments of interaction or relaxation for students, comply with the Code of Student Conduct, occur on campus and be open to all students. This year, seven student groups

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and 22 campus departments submitted 35 initiatives, up from 15 departments last fall.

“It’s fun to see the different organizations that get involved,” Johnson said.

“This year the [E.W. Heier Teaching & Research] Greenhouses are hosting Study in Serenity and letting students study in a more peaceful environment. Those are the ideas that we love to see from departments we wouldn’t normally think would submit.”

Binghamton University Dining Services (BUDS), Campus Recreation and Residential Life will also be participating in DeStress December. According to John Enright, the general manager of resident dining for BUDS, which was involved in last year’s initiative, BUDS will be offering cookies and fruit within

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Gym and a senior majoring in industrial systems engineering, said he has noticed an increase in students coming in since the start of De-Stress December.

“Roughly the same number of members have been coming in, but there is definitely an increase in nonmembers,” Burns said.

“We’ve already had a number of phone calls inquiring about the free fitness classes.”

But despite free food, fitness classes and community building, the most popular de-stress events on campus seem to be those revolving around animals. Nikki Napolitani, a junior majoring in psychology, said she made time to go to Pet-a-Pooch on Thursday afternoon.

“Being around the dogs helps me forget about my stress,” Napolitani said.

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a different dorm location each night and hosting Cram Jam, a late-night study session with a breakfast-for-dinner menu on Dec. 11 from 10 p.m. to midnight in the College-in-the-Woods Dining Hall.

“We think the initiative is very important,” Enright said.

“Students put a lot of effort in their learning, so if we can give them a piece of fruit or some ice cream to help ease the pressure, then we’re happy to do so.”

Campus Recreation will be participating by providing free group fitness at the East Gym. Even if they are not gym members, students can participate in the classes already on the group fitness schedule by showing their student ID card at the FitSpace desk. Joseph Burns, building manager of the East

office space at the incubator for a discounted rate.

Dan Mori, director of business incubation at the incubator, said he wants students to believe entrepreneurial success is possible while still in school.

“A lot of times there’s this stigma that [BU] is this great school, and you can come here and get a great education and then you’ll be able to take that knowledge and education somewhere else,” Mori said. “The reality is that you can do a lot right here.”

Both members of the incubator and the Accelerator Program have access to a growing network of mentors and affiliated companies.

According to Aubrey Nawrocki, business development assistant at the incubator, the large, open co-working space is designed to facilitate collaboration between companies.

“Anybody that needs help with something, we’ve got somebody that can help them,” Nawrocki said.

Applications are currently being reviewed for the Accelerator Program’s second cohort, which will begin in January and accept around four new companies.

Accepting a small number of applications will provide a more personalized education and mentorship to companies, Nawrocki said.

“The smaller the classroom, the more one-on-one focus we can have with them,” Nawrocki said.

Elan Zebaida, a senior majoring in finance, and Steven Popovich, a first-year graduate student studying business administration, launched their company, Think Tank Strategies Corp., through the Accelerator Program. The company is set to graduate from the program in

late December.

Zebaida said the mentorship the program offers has been instrumental to the success of their venture. He said the feedback from more experienced entrepreneurs is particularly valuable.

“We were able to avoid a lot of the pitfalls that people often fall into because [the mentors] know the mistakes that people usually make,” Zebaida said. “We’re doing things properly and doing it the right way.”

Another beneficial aspect of the program, Popovich said, is the friendly, collaborative atmosphere co-working environments encourage.

“Even if it’s something that’s going to take up their time, or it’s out of their way, if you ask for help on a task that you might not be well-versed in and that person is, they’ll come help you out,” he said.

The University offers a two-semester seminar course sequence for students interested in entrepreneurship, the New Venture Accelerator Program.

The program consists of three courses designed to educate students about ideation, product management and the logistics of starting a new business.

While the program is not directly connected to the incubator at this time, Kenneth McLeod, the entrepreneur in residence in BU’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships office and professor of two of the seminars, expressed hope that the two will be linked in the future.

“We very much want the incubator and our accelerator program to be closely linked, but the incubator just opened a couple of months ago, so we have not had time to fully integrate these two programs,” McLeod wrote in an email.

Women's March MARCH FROM PAGE 1 The next march will have a different route, from the Martin Luther King Jr. statue, down Court and Chenango streets, to the United Presbyterian Church of Binghamton. There, local leaders and organizers will give speeches in relation to the “Be Heard” theme.

The church was chosen to accommodate a large crowd that could filter in and out of the building. Last year’s march lasted three hours, but this year’s will be closer to one, in anticipation of the cold weather. At the church, community members will be able to walk through the church rooms and meet with leaders from local organizations to foster their activism to the specific goals of the organizations.

March organizers obtained a permit to allow marchers to walk on the sidewalk for last year’s march. Since more people showed up than expected, obtaining permits for marching on the street to allow for the redirection of traffic and the adequate amount of police presence in advance were discussed at the planning meeting.

The March Planning Committee plans to meet for a few more sessions tentative to what is needed for the march. At the next meeting, volunteers, speakers and outreach to other local organizations and community members will be discussed. The next March Planning Committee meeting will take place at the Citizen Action office Downtown on Dec. 15 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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LOCAL NEWS Vestal Jimmy John’s seized by state The Jimmy John’s on Vestal Parkway was seized by state authorities on Thursday for not paying its taxes, according to the Press & Sun-Bulletin. The Vestal location has had a long history of tax avoidance and owes more than $13,000. Records indicate that the business was behind on payments starting in late 2013.

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Burglar arrested at Binghamton middle school

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A burglar was arrested by the Binghamton Police Department Thursday after attempting to hide on the roof of East Middle School on E. Frederick St., according to the Press & Sun-Bulletin. Marcus Hamlett, 27, of Binghamton was taken into custody after officers responded to the school’s security system. The police said Hamlett had a box containing several computers and other electronics. He was charged with a third-degree burglary, a felony.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office is under FBI investigation because of its hiring practices, according to the Press & Sun-Bulletin. The office was subpoenaed earlier this year for documents related to the investigation.

In recent months, investigators have been interviewing Cuomo’s employees, who are on the payroll of other state agencies and authorities despite working in the governor’s office. New York governors have used this hiring strategy for years to increase the number of people on their staff while keeping the governor’s office budget down on paper.

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Mia Katz/Contributing Photographer Students relieved some stress from finals week through a visit to the Animal Adventure Park’s “Animal adventure: Zoo to you” petting zoo in the Glenn G. Bartle Library on Friday. The animal event was part of a series of De-Stress December events hosted by various departments and student groups on campus.

The natural gas plant in Binghamton will be shut down in January, according to the New York Independent System Operator, which controls New York state’s power grid. The Charles St. plant was first shut down in 2012 before reopening in 2015. Financial difficulties will once again cause the shutdown.

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saw with their hands in their pockets seemed like a potential threat.”

The incident marked the first time this semester a B-Alert message has been sent via text message. In the past, the administration has been criticized for not notifying students of safety issues quickly enough.

The alert was not sent until the suspects were confirmed to be off campus. Joseph said the Provided by Edicott Police Department alert should have been sent out Brandon Rose, 22, of Endicott has sooner. been charged with second-degree “For three hours, that person robbery, a felony. could’ve been running around ROBBERY FROM PAGE 1 hurting people,” she said.

The Endicott Police something like this to happen on Department declined to campus. comment on any arrests related “We were on campus and we to the incident and Binghamton’s were nervous,” Joseph said. “We New York State University felt really sorry for the victims. Police are working with the When we heard the person had Endicott Police Department on a weapon, every person who we the investigation.

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Suspect steals from laundry room WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 12:39 p.m. — Officers responded to Cascade Hall of Mountainview College after an 18-year-old male reported his clothes missing from the laundry room. The male had washed his clothes on Dec. 3, but when he came back to pick them up on Dec. 5, they were gone. He is missing an Adidas sweatshirt, Adidas pants and a Nike jacket.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact UPD. Binghamton Universityissued laptop stolen from classroom WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6, 5 p.m.

— A 48-year-old female faculty member reported a larceny on the second floor of the Student Wing after finding her BU-issued laptop missing from the classroom. She had ended her class at 4:30 p.m. the day before but forgot to retrieve the laptop after class. She then called the professor who was teaching in the classroom at 9 p.m.,

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and the professor said the laptop was still there.

When the faculty member went to check the next morning, the laptop was gone. The laptop did not contain any important information and only had class material on it. The case is under investigation.

Student drug dealer gets caught THURSDAY, Dec. 7, 9:28 a.m. — Officers arrived at Windham Hall of Mountainview College after UPD obtained information on a 19-yearold male who possessed a large quantity of marijuana. Officers obtained a search warrant to look inside the male’s room. Upon investigation, officers found over 30 grams of marijuana, $6,000 in cash, forged driver’s licenses, Adderall, Ritalin and 1 gram of cocaine. The male was charged with the criminal sale of marijuana while two other 19-year-old males were charged with possession of a forged document, and one of them was also charged with criminal possession of more than 2 ounces of marijuana. The three suspects were released with tickets to appear in Vestal Town Court in January.

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Learning to stray from the plan Pipe Dream helped teach me that it's impossible to predict everything Gabriella Weick

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FALL 2017 REPORT CARD Student Association: BThe productivity of Student Association (SA) E-board members ranges greatly from one to the next when measured against the platform on which they were elected. Rebecca Ho, vice president for finance, for example, has accomplished multiple aspects of her platform, including streamlining the steps treasurers must complete to represent their clubs and modernizing the voucher process. In October, Joshua Gonzalez, vice president for multicultural affairs, and Raul Cepin, vice president for academic affairs, facilitated a well-attended town hall organized less than 12 hours after racist drawings were found in Endicott Hall.

In contrast, few of President Jermel McClure, Jr.’s campaign goals have been achieved. Last March, McClure said he’d work on having OCCT send text alerts regarding changes in service and update the bus company’s website.

So far, neither has been done.

Expanding the safe ride shuttle to Downtown was one of McClure’s ideas, but the expansion has yet to happen.

Student Congress, the SA’s legislative body, has passed just two bills this semester.

While we’re not advocating for quantity over quality, policies passed by Student Congress are designed to improve the student experience at BU and the functioning of the SA as a whole.

If policies aren’t being passed, and information on progress is not being communicated, how can we be sure this improvement is occurring?

SAPB: AThe SAPB, headed by Libby Aliberti, vice president for programming, hosted several events this semester with mixed results. The body is responsible for a varied slate of programming, including the annual Family Weekend comedy show, the fall concert, Binghamton Underground Music Performance (BUMP) shows, speakers and other performers.

Attendance at the Family Weekend comedy show, headlined

by Colin Quinn, was noticeably

down from previous years.

BUMP hosted only one show this semester, in contrast with the two or three shows it usually holds each semester. The SAPB also brought “Saturday Night Live” alumna Sasheer Zamata to campus, which was popular among students, but paled in comparison to the packed house at the Aidy Bryant performance last semester.

The SAPB’s biggest success this semester was undeniably the fall concert, headlined by Post Malone and opened by Dave East.

Post Malone was booked at the height of his popularity, unlike previous performers who have come to campus at the beginning of their careers or after they’ve made it big. The week the concert was announced, Post Malone’s song “rockstar,” was No. 1 on the Billboard charts. The concert sold out, and despite fears about safety and crowd control, went off without a hitch.

Athletics: B+ Despite basketball’s Pack the House Day scheduled for the same day as SantaCon and men’s soccer turning in a beyond underwhelming season, the fall semester saw two playoff teams and both basketball programs experience early success.

Volleyball concluded its regular season with five straight America East (AE) victories, claimed the No. 2 seed in the tournament and advanced to the conference finals for the first time in five seasons. Junior outside hitter Gaby Alicea was the first player in Binghamton volleyball history to be named AE Player of the Year and the first BU athlete named AE Player of the Year in any sport since 2014.

Women’s soccer reached the AE Semifinals and earned a share of the conference regular season title for the first time since 2004.

The spotlight fell on redshirt junior forward Kayla Saager, who posted 11 goals, 29 points and 54 shots on goal to lead the Bearcats to an impressive 11-4-4 record.

Men’s basketball secured its sixth straight victory on Saturday for the first time since the 2008-09 season, a campaign in which BU

reached the NCAA Tournament.

Junior forward Thomas Bruce has been performing exceedingly well in points, rebounds and blocks for head coach Tommy Dempsey.

Women’s basketball has also earned quality victories in the 10 contests it has played in so far, including a 54-point win over Cortland and a statement-making victory against Penn. Senior forward Alyssa James is tied for No. 1 in the country in total blocks and blocks per game. We’re looking forward to the progress continuing.

Administration: BMost of our interactions with the administration tended to be through its mass emails responding to occurrences both on and off campus. Its first email responding to the racist drawings found in Endicott Hall of Newing College in October garnered a lot of backlash, as the email stated, “Offensive graffiti that has been characterized as racist was reported …” The email’s vague language was not adequate in condemning the incident.

However, when a second incident was reported in Onondaga Hall of College-in-the-Woods, the administration’s response was stronger and explicitly condemned the incident.

The second, stronger response came only as a result of backlash and the organization of a town hall meeting regarding the incident. The administration should always condemn acts of hatred from the start; students shouldn’t have to organize town hall meetings in order for the University to respond properly.

When a student was assaulted outside Twin River Commons in August, the University made no attempt to notify students. When one student stabbed another at The Rathskeller Pub four days later, a B-Line News Addition was sent nearly 20 hours after the fact.

The B-Alert issued 3 1/2 hours after Friday’s campus robbery was the most prompt notification in recent memory, but an initial B-Alert could have been sent to warn students of possible danger.

This is especially true since UPD learned a firearm may have been

involved.

Furthermore, we haven’t heard much from the Town-Gown Advisory Board this semester.

We’re hoping to hear more about their initiatives next semester, and we hope that the Board prioritizes transparency in sharing its plans in the wake of the protests in the Couper Administration Building last semester.

Overall, the University can do a better job of communicating with the student body.

University Counseling Center: B While the University Counseling Center (UCC) has had some success in making improvements to Binghamton University’s mental health infrastructure this semester, it hasn’t gone nearly far enough.

Earlier this semester, UCC began a partnership with ProtoCall, a provider of after-hours phone counseling. This was a response to a call for more on campus providers, after UCC’s model of service changed in the spring of 2016. But at the same time, students are still struggling with the limited resources available on this campus. Virtual counselors just can’t compensate for inperson therapy and we hope to see further improvements in the future.

Binghamton University Dining Services: AAt the beginning of this semester, students were welcomed back to campus by new outposts of CopperTop Pizzeria and Dunkin’ Donuts in the Union. Later this semester, a milkshake and snacks shop called Sweets and Eats replaced the old Bearcat Café.

Binghamton University Dining Services (BUDS) has done a satisfactory job this semester with the new additions, but not much else has happened, particularly in the dining halls. Despite the price gauging at Dunkin’ Donuts, which BUDS says it wasn’t involved with, students seem happy with the new options for pizza and coffee on campus. We’re not sure anyone asked for a milkshake station, but it doesn’t hurt, especially after the student-favorite The Diner departed after spring 2015.

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.

When friends suggest going out for dinner, I’m the one who does research on restaurants days in advance, looking up every item the menus offers and figuring out the exact time I would have to leave my house to get on the R train and make it there in time. I plan what scary movie I’ll watch on the weekend and when I’m going to work on my political science paper.

Planning has always made me feel secure, like I had control.

I continued planning when I got to college. I planned out my classes for the upcoming semesters, and I planned for fulfilling the goals I wanted to accomplish in college that I so anxiously had been looking forward to after high school.

Throughout college, when people asked me of my intentions to attend graduate school sometime after graduation, I responded, “Well, you know, it’s all part of the plan.”

Joining Pipe Dream was also part of the plan. Like most Pipe Dreamers, I worked for my high school newspaper, and knew that writing was a fun hobby I wanted to get more serious about. I was hired my third week at Binghamton University, and Pipe Dream completely absorbed me.

Working on the News section, we continued planning.

We planned the articles we would assign for each issue a week in advance and planned what photos would accompany them.

As editor-in-chief, I helped to plan editorials, the design of issues and how we could continue improving.

I acknowledge that expecting to stick to a rigid plan in every aspect of my life is naive and impossible. While I held onto the security of planning, Pipe Dream also forced to me to learn that sometimes, despite planning, things go wrong.

News breaks at the wrong time, forcing you to write stories at 11 p.m. on a Saturday. Sources don’t always get back to you before publication, so you have to go walking around the Marketplace asking freshmen what their plans for winter break are. When it’s 12:59 a.m. and we realize that we left out a photo caption or miss a typo in a headline, things have to adjust. (It’s still stressful each

time it happens, but now that it won’t be happening anymore, I can’t put into words how much I’ll miss it.)

Besides forcing me to lighten up sometimes and get used to change, Pipe Dream played a massive role in my development at BU, and it’s really one of the main reasons I stayed here after my freshman year. Outside of the writing and editing I learned better in that basement office than in any classroom on campus, I learned the impact of our voices and the collaboration necessary to produce a great piece of work.

We say this all the time, but being a part of a totally student-run newspaper is rare; and it was an extreme privilege. I’m not going to lie and say I’ve totally accepted the inevitable fact that life remains unpredictable, but the unpredictability of Pipe Dream helped prepared me to live with less of a direct plan.

Sticking to my grand plan proved further unattainable as I entered this final semester of college. I didn’t plan for the changes to my social and personal life that would affect me this year.

And, it turns out, I didn’t plan too well, and unexpectedly had enough credits to finish my time at BU by the end of this semester.

It may seem cliché, but hey, this is my senior column, and I’m allowed to come of age in whatever way I want. I’m learning to adjust to the idea that I’m growing and changing constantly, and life will always find its way to creep up on me; there’s just no possible way the plan can remain the same.

Now I’m saying goodbye to BU, and to Pipe Dream, and I don’t know where I’m going to be in one year, let alone in one month from now. But I’m choosing to be open-minded for a change, and bringing with me the skills and the memories I gained from every West Side party, CIW dining hall breakfast and Pipe Dream production.

Although I’m not adhering to the college plan I made for myself in 2014, I didn’t plan for the person I’d become by 2017; this person, empowered by the last three and a half years, is confident and passionate. Despite fear of the unknown, and the blurriness of what the future holds, I’m ready, and I’m thankful and I’m excited.

— Gabriella Weick is a senior double-majoring in political science and philosophy, politics and law.

Avoiding familial arguments during the holidays

It can be difficult to return home from college and deal with family members with differing political viewpoints Jessica Gutowitz

Contributing Columnist

Winter break is fast approaching. For many, being done with final exams, papers and projects and getting to go home and eat some home-cooked food is something to look forward to. For some, however, going home promises fraught tensions brought on by many things — a large one being differences in political opinion.

The state of politics right now is so horribly divisive that it can even drive wedges between family members. This may surprise

some, as one’s family’s ideology is the most reliable predictor of political party affiliation. In a poll conducted by Gallup, it was found that 71 percent of teenagers ages 13 to 17 feel the same as their parents when it comes to social and political issues.

However, it’s worth noting that this poll only concerns itself with high school-aged teenagers, and does not account for older adolescents who are in college.

It’s no secret that the professors here at Binghamton University tend to be more leftleaning. So what happens to students’ views once they enter college? Education is one of the most accurate predictors of political view, as exposure to

political issues while at college has great influence over one’s opinions.

Even in universities where many of the students come from conservative backgrounds, the students’ views move toward the left end of the spectrum. Being exposed to authority figures with particular views can mold and shift one’s own perspective.

It’s common to find professors and older students with liberal viewpoints because more education and higher education correlates to these liberal ideas.

This is true even in notoriously conservative states.

In Georgia during the 2008 election, more white people with a college degree voted for

former President Barack Obama than white people without a college degree. Obama beat out challenging Sen. John McCain by 8 percent within the college graduate demographic, and 18 percent with voters who had obtained a postgraduate degree.

More recently, in the 2016 election, 49 percent of college grads voted for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, beating out President Donald Trump’s 45 percent. When it came to postgraduate degree holders, the divide grew, with 58 percent of people voting for Clinton and just 37 percent for Trump.

During the 2016 election, the influx of media attention given to the turmoil and scandals

surrounding Trump gave him and his followers a nationwide platform. When he’s on the 5 p.m. news every night and on the cover of the local paper, he becomes regular dinner table chat. If your family’s opinions on him differ, it can cause you to dread these interactions.

This established difference in opinion common between students and their parents can lead to tension and all-out arguments. Particularly with the holidays approaching, when stress is already heightened and family you don’t often see comes around, it’s tempting to be on edge and constantly ready to fight.

You may want to convince them that you are correct, and

sway them to your side of the table. You may think you are doing them a favor, helping them to see things in the “correct” way, but this will only lead to more hard feelings and division.

You likely won’t be able to make them change, so the effort and frustration that will go into trying simply aren’t worth it.

There needs to be a balance between standing up for what you believe in and not compromising your integrity, and keeping the peace at home. Lay down your boundaries and stick to them, but know that not every hill is worth fighting and dying on.

— Jessica Gutowitz undeclared freshman.

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The International Olympic Committee has barred the Russian team from competing in Pyeongchang in February over widespread doping at the last edition of the Winter Games in 2014.

Properly punishing Team Russia for taking part in doping The International Olympic Committee should consider banning the Russian team from the 2020 games in Tokyo Georgia Westbrook Arts & Culture Editor Noah Bressner Managing Editor

On Dec. 5, the International Olympic Committee announced it would ban Russia from competing in next year’s Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

The decision was a result of the committee’s commission investigation into the practice of doping by the Russian Olympic team during the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia.

This action by the International Olympic Committee comes at a time when doping, also known as the use of performanceenhancing drugs by athletes, is

a widespread problem on the international stage. In Russia, the doping in Sochi was committed on a national level, in an operation that is believed to be unrivaled in its scale.

Regarding the actions of the Russian Olympic Committee, in the report issued by the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, the body’s president, wrote, “This was an unprecedented attack on the integrity of the Olympic Games and sport.”

The ban is the first of its kind in Olympic history, so its implications cannot be fully anticipated. However, this ban is an appropriate one in light of the significant role Russia has traditionally played in the Olympic games.

The nation has won 556 Olympic medals since 1994, more than every other nation besides the United States. Many of the medals that Russia won at Sochi have already been revoked, and the rest are in question.

The first widely published concrete evidence for Russia’s doping during the Sochi games came with the documentary “Icarus” and a related article published in the New York Times in May 2016.

In these, the director of Russia’s anti-doping laboratory during the 2014 games, Grigory Rodchenkov, exposed the actions of the lab staff: developing a unique blend of performance-enhancing drugs and replacing tainted urine samples with clean samples. His

accounts were consistent with previous findings published by the World Anti-Doping Agency and he also supplied emails between officials to back up his claims.

At a time when Russian politics are tightly intertwined with those in the West, the doping operation at Sochi was and remains a flashpoint. Those who have covered the scandal and ban have gone back and forth about whether or not the doping would benefit Russian President Vladimir Putin politically.

Andrew Osborn, writing for Reuters, suggested that the ban strengthens Putin’s message that the wider world is out to get Russia. In contrast, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul, writing for the

Washington Post, said, “Gold medal winners will not get to hear the Russian national anthem, all because of Putin’s decision to cheat.”

This is not the first time that Russia has involved its athletes in a plan for doping — it notably occurred ahead of the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, which the Soviet Union ultimately boycotted, and again in the 2016 games in Rio de Janeiro. The Soviet Union had a history of doping, and Putin is engaging with this tradition as the leader of Russia.

The International Olympic Committee is working with a panel to offer spots in the Pyeongchang games to Russian athletes who would compete under the name “Olympic Athlete from Russia,”

according the report published by the body. The Russian national team will have the opportunity compete again in future Olympic competitions after passing a rigorous test.

While these provisions are appropriate, the committee should also consider banning the Russian team from the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Until there is a demonstration of remorse by the leaders of the doping scheme and consideration of the further impact of Russia’s actions, the country should not be allowed to compete in the games.

— Georgia Westbrook is a senior majoring in art history and Noah Bressner is a senior majoring in history.

Barbie perpetuates an unhealthy ideal body type Building off of Hannah Rosenfield's 11/30 column

Kara Bilello

Columnist

The notoriety of Barbie’s unrealistic body type is not a new phenomenon. Barbie’s body shape of a tiny waist, wide hips, large chest and tall height is found merely in “one of every 2.4 billion women,” as Hannah Rosenfield stated in her 11/30 column.

For a woman to achieve this body type, she would have to be severely underweight and malnourished. Barbie is not merely a toy in this sense, but rather a proponent of poor body image for young children.

According to DoSomething.

org, 91 percent of women are unhappy with their bodies and as a result, turn to dieting or disordered eating. This could take on many forms, like eating less than what one’s body needs to sustain vital functions, cutting out gluten from one’s diet, going on a juice cleanse, overexercising, not consuming foods with added sugar or binging and purging.

Twenty percent of college students, according to the Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association, state that they have an eating disorder currently or have in the past. Yet, what seems to be even more startling is the fact that this number spikes in college athletes.

As a college athlete, it seems as though students who run

the highest risk of developing eating disorders are those whose sports have a heavy focus on weight, appearance or individual performance. Such sports include rowing, gymnastics, swimming and diving, dancing, running and wrestling.

These sports are unique as they separate athletes by weight, promote an ideal body type that is often underweight and therefore not able to sustain the necessary muscle for the sport or hold an ideology that the smaller the body is, the faster, stronger and more competitive the athlete will be.

It is not uncommon for rowers and wrestlers to go days without eating, causing their bodies to conserve fat and tear down muscle in what is known as

starvation mode. They also drink gallons of water to gain water weight, which carries the risk of flushing out vital electrolytes such as sodium, calcium and potassium from the body.

It is key to note here that Barbie dolls and their emphasis on an ideal body is not completely culpable for the development of disordered eating and eating disorders.

However, many geneticists in eating disorder treatment centers state, “Genes load the gun, but environment pulls the trigger.”

So, while Barbie is a negative proponent of eating disorders among a population that is seemingly the most vulnerable to the development of eating disorders, it is not the sole cause

Recognizing the importance of engaging with the community BU students can learn a lot from getting involved in the greater Binghamton area Joshua Hummell Contributing Columnist

How often do you explore the city of Binghamton?

While time and workload might be large influences on the answer to this question, few may be able to say they do even once a week. However, I am not thinking of Downtown Binghamton, I am thinking of the greater Binghamton area.

Have you ever walked the Rail Trail in Vestal? Have you gone to the farmers market on Upper Front Street? Have you visited Ross Park? Volunteered in Endicott? Had a job in Johnson City?

These are a few ways of becoming involved in the community. No matter what you do, you’ll learn the importance of this city.

There are numerous ways to become actively involved in the community. You may be strapped for cash like me and find a job working in the Binghamton area.

You can volunteer for animal shelters, youth programs or soup kitchens. I even know someone who volunteers on a horse farm. You will personally invest in the local community, as well as grow yourself.

Plus, graduate schools and employers have one thing in common — they love to see that while you were in college, you either worked or volunteered. By meeting

professional people, you create a network that can help you get a future job or be the reference that gets you your dream job.

However, the most important thing you will learn is a deeper understanding of people who live in the city of Binghamton.

Binghamton is like many other small cities and towns along the Rust Belt that have lost their factories in the past half century. Going out into Binghamton will help you understand the people who are living with that in the back of their minds.

I work with a former IBM factory employee. Whenever I get the chance, I ask him numerous questions about the Binghamton of his earlier life. He has helped me understand some of the emotions that come along with seeing a city doing so well take a turn for the worse, and he has a lot of optimism about the future of Binghamton.

While talking to him about the old Carnegie Library, he told me he used to go as a kid and he misses the beauty of it, but it was too small to be an effective library. This changed my opinion on the old library. Instead of assuming that Binghamton was missing out on such a great treasure, I realized that Binghamton moved the library to expand and better serve their citizens.

If one day you are an engineer who will work for a company like IBM, a social worker focused on working with people like the people of Binghamton or

a businessperson, Binghamton will be a guide to the larger issues of your future job. By only staying on campus or going to State Street, you are not taking advantage of this opportunity.

Through becoming involved in the Binghamton community, you will learn how to invest in a community. It seems that most students here do not plan to spend the rest of their lives in Binghamton.

However, all students will eventually move to a community where they share a stake.

Students will rent a place to live or buy a house, possibly raise a family, shop for groceries, clothes and other necessities, have a job that is a part of the local economy and take part in the local civic institutions.

In Binghamton, you are doing the same thing on a smaller scale. As students, you inherently have less money than you one day will, but there are still things you can do. You can become involved in the local politics, helping both Binghamton and defining your future priorities for government. Less actively, you can buy local. There are more places than Wegmans to get groceries, like the farmers market.

While you’re here for a few years, go out and get involved in the greater Binghamton area.

— Josh Hummel is a senior doublemajoring in classical and Near Eastern studies and history.

for an illness.

With eating disorders on the rise and anorexia nervosa carrying the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses, it is more crucial than ever to build a strong community that promotes the antithesis — body acceptance and gratitude.

There is a highly systematic approach to eating — intuitive eating — that is the exact opposite of an eating disorder. Intuitive eating focuses on listening to one’s body’s needs rather than zoning out or ignoring them, like in many cases of disordered eating.

To an athlete, for example, this could look like eating a meal heavy in protein and carbohydrates the day before a competition

to sustain the most energy and muscle, rather than turning to more extreme measures.

We have movements such as Circles of Change from Ophelia’s Place, located in Syracuse, New York and Gilbert, Arizona. Their mission is “to redefine beauty and health by empowering individuals, families, and communities impacted by eating disorders, disordered eating, and body dissatisfaction.”

Here at Binghamton University, the first National Eating Disorders Association walk is being organized by students.

Barbie’s “perfect body” has no place here.

— Kara Bilello is a junior doublemajoring in English and Spanish.

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JESSICA

Dear Jessica, I’m a senior graduating at the end of next semester. I feel like everyone around me is sending around their resume and going on interviews, and I even have a friend who’s already received a job offer. I’m still on the fence about whether or not I want to enter the workforce or take a gap year, then pursue a graduate degree. My feelings of uncertainty have turned into anxiety because everyone around me seems to have their life entirely together. I don’t want to seem bitter toward my friends for their successes, but I can’t help but feel that way. What can I do to get rid of this feeling?can I do to get rid of this feeling?

I understand what you are feeling — everyone but you seems to have it all figured out. It’s natural to feel a little bit jealous when a friend succeeds, but it’s important to remember that this isn’t a competition. It’s not you or them — you can both have successes, just your success might not look like their success. And even if your friend is having a high while you’re having a middle, or even a low, remember that these are not permanent positions. It’s more like a roller coaster, and you could be on your way to a peak. In the moment, when you’re feeling bitter, remind yourself of something you have accomplished this semester that you’re proud of. It could be getting an A on a paper you worked really hard on or finally building up the courage to chat with the cutie next door, or anything at all. This will put you in a better mindset, and help you remember that you have succeeded and will continue to succeed.

Dear Jessica, I have a friend group that I have drifted away from in the last two semesters. I still want to be friends with them, but I am busy and they seem to have trouble accepting that I am not a friend who can see them consistently on a regular basis. I am in a lot of extracurriculars I care about and I don’t always have the time to sit down for dinner once per week. How do I help them understand that friendship to me is not about the quantity of time spent, but the quality?

I have to tell you, friendships require effort. You can’t have friends if you’re not willing to make time for them. If all they are asking for is one dinner per week, that doesn’t seem like such a tall order. College is difficult, and everything is a balancing act. We all have classes, extracurriculars, friends and more to juggle.

Your friends, however, are willing to make time in their busy lives for you and for one another. It’s hard to have high-quality bonding time if you’re not spending any quantity of time together. Maybe, for you, this friendship isn’t a high priority and you are okay with being more casual friends, and that is totally fine. But you can’t expect others to be at your beck and call and cater to when you have time for them. If your idea of friendship doesn’t coincide with theirs, then maybe it’s natural that you have drifted apart, and overall for the best.

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ARTS & CULTURE Editor tries to relax with De-Stress December activities From free coffee to therapy dogs, the week turned out to be as challenging as exams Georgia Westbrook Arts & Culture Editor As this article goes to press, I have completed 12 De-Stress December events — and I’m more stressed than ever.

It started out as a bet. One of my friends said she didn’t think I could hit 10 events before the end of finals. I quickly hit that number with all of the free food-based events, but it’s been a real challenge to squeeze all of it into my schedule.

With the papers and projects I have due this semester, I barely had time to de-stress. Instead, I found myself running from class to an event, eating the junk food they had there and drinking so much caffeine I can’t believe it. Trying to find time to hit up the library, Marketplace and Spine (among other random locations) in order to de-stress has been more challenging than actually sitting down to do my assignments.

I started right on Dec. 1. When I got the email in the morning, I saw “free cookies” and penciled it into my day. Outside of the Fleishman Center, there was a space for making cards for servicemen and women. I quickly — but sincerely — scrawled a Merry Christmas message and made my passage to the hot chocolate. I missed the cookies, and the hot chocolate was way too sweet, but I checked it off of my list.

My next task came on Sunday: score a free coffee from Jazzman’s.

I’m counting these free food events in my list, because the University considers them part of the month’s events. However, after this one, I realized that these are destruction

Kevin Paredes/Photography Editor Photo Illustration: Items to help de-stress during Finals Week. De-Stress December is a monthlong initiative in which the University provides events and programs for students to relax and unwind during end-of-semester exams and papers.

in a cup. You’re not supposed to drink caffeine after, like, 2 p.m., but they keep giving us free coffee at dinnertime. I’m not sure what the endgame is, but over this challenge, I predictably kept getting coffee at night and then trying to figure Sodexo out in my caffeineinduced insomnia.

The next night, my friend and I attempted origami at the STEAM

Room makerspace in Appalachian Collegiate Center. It was extremely stressful: we had to consult several videos and online step-by-step tutorials before we came even remotely close to making our paper into cranes. I had to go home and do some deep breathing to recover.

Then, I stressed about how my deep breathing cut into my sleep time.

Which kept me up even later. Then I

cried a little bit.

On Tuesday, I checked two events off my list and really overdid it with the hot chocolate. I’m not sure it was super healthy, but I went to pet dogs and eat cookies — at the same time — in Old O’Connor. Later that night, I returned to the STEAM makerspace to “paint ‘n sip” with hot cocoa. Maybe this place has it out for me, but all you need to know

is that I put my paintbrush into my cup of cocoa and bailed early.

The next few days were a blur of coffee, coloring and therapy dogs. Even with the amount of events I went to, I felt like I should be doing more, both in terms of studying and in terms of self-care.

I spent time “de-stressing,” but I was also trying to get to class, go to my jobs and work on my finals,

and the balancing act was too much to handle.

To be completely honest, DeStress December has been one of the most stressful parts of my semester. I consider myself lucky, though: the cups of free coffee have caught most of the tears and the rest have fallen on the fur of a tiny dog that someone brought to the Union.

Fall 2017 beauty favorites

Pipe Dream staff discuss their most-loved products From schoolwork to social life, a lot can change in a semester. But there are certain products that helped Binghamton University students keep a routine every day of the week. Pipe Dream staff weighed in with the beauty products they couldn’t live without this semester.

Vichy Double Glow Peel Mask ($20) “I absolutely love this face mask — it does everything. It makes you glow first and foremost, but it also makes pores smaller, exfoliates and is gentle enough to use multiple times a week. It’s thin, so for $20 you can get a lot of use out of it.” — Shauna Bahssin, Copy Desk Chief Rebecca Kiss/Assistant Photography Editor Dressing well can improve your mood and bring positivity to your study space, so avoid the temptation to wear sweats this week.

Fabulous finals fashion Dress cute — and comfy — this week Melanie Gulbas Staff Writer Finals week is a stressful time, but that doesn’t mean your wardrobe has to suffer. A study published in the academic journal Social Psychological and Personality Science found that subjects who dressed up tended to feel more in control of their situation — meaning dressing well might improve your performance on an exam. Although you may be stressing over your finals, try some of these looks to boost your grades and skip the sweats during finals week.

Not My Boyfriend’s To achieve a casual look without looking too sleepy, opt for a polished oversized sweater with rolled-up sleeves. Pair this sweater with your favorite boyfriend jeans in order to stay comfortable.

Tuck in the front of the sweater to frame your body so the outfit doesn’t appear too loose-fitting. Add short ankle boots and accessorize with a long necklace to

complete this outfit.

Effortlessly Chic Start off this look with an off-the-shoulder oversized sweater. This can be a cableknit or regular-knit sweater.

Pair it with black leggings and over-the-knee boots.

For a layered look, wear a bralette with lace-trimmed straps under your sweater.

Accessorize with a watch and choker necklace and throw on an infinity scarf in case you get chilly while studying in the library.

Back to Basics Instead of just throwing on a plain T-shirt and jeans, pair the T-shirt with leggings and a cardigan. Choose a long cardigan, preferably one that has pockets. If the T-shirt is loose-fitting, you can tie a knot on the bottom corner to give it some shape and a bit of an edge. Complete the look with short studded boots.

Athleisure For this look, opt for a cropped hoodie instead of a random college sweatshirt. If your hoodie is a solid print, then you can pair it with any high-waisted workout

leggings. Finish the look off with running sneakers and a drawstring bag. Don’t be afraid to accessorize with a baseball hat or headband if you haven’t had time to shower in between hitting the gym and studying.

Comfy Cute When you’re running late to your study session and need to look cute but comfy, this is the look for you. For a neat look, pick a sweater that isn’t too baggy and features a detail like lace trim, a laceup back or even a backless sweater; this look is in the details. Throw on leggings and leather combat boots.

Complete the look with midcalf socks that come out of the top of your boots.

Layered Look Rather than choosing just an ordinary denim jacket, opt for one with an attached hooded sweatshirt, or even one with camouflage sleeves.

This can easily be worn over any solid-colored tank top or T-shirt. Throw on black leggings and casual sneakers, such as Adidas, to complete the look.

Essence Eyeliner Pen Waterproof ($3) Nivea Soft “This eyeliner has not failed me yet. It doesn’t Moisturizing dry out quickly and the felt tip is very easy and Creme ($6) comfortable to use. It makes getting ready in “I use this lotion both the morning go by more quickly.” — Maryam night and day and it is the Soomro, Assistant Business Manager biggest lifesaver, especially during the winter. My Batiste Dry Shampoo ($9) hands and face get dry “I don’t know what I would do at school so easily and using Nivea without dry shampoo. With a crazy schedule and lotion moisturizes my sometimes even crazier hair, this product saves skin and it also smells my life.” — Rachel Greenspan, Assistant Arts & great.” — Amy Donovan, Culture Editor Assistant News Editor

MAC Studio Fix Power Plus Foundation ($29) “The powder is a little Vaseline Intensive Care Essential Healing ($3) expensive, but I swear it’s worth it.

“Vaseline works really well on my hands. After applying it, I instantly feel a It gives me just the right amount of difference in my skin.” — Evan Cole, Assistant Sports Editor coverage — perfect for hiding dark spots, freckles and a little acne, Nivea A Kiss of Smoothness Hydrating Lip Care ($4) but light enough that it doesn’t “I really like this lip balm because it always keeps my lips soft.” feel heavy or cause clogging. — Kevin Paredes, Photography Editor Whether I’m having a stressful Monday or heading Downtown on a Friday night, this powder does it all.” — Sasha Hupka, Assistant News Editor Lancôme Dual Finish Highlighter ($40) “I love a good highlighter because you can add a little to the high point of your face to give your skin a healthy, lit-from-within glow.

As a medium-skin black woman with gold undertones, this shade of highlighter really complements my skin tone.” — Kara Jillian Brown, Assistant Arts & Culture Editor Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick ($20) “The Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipstick is truly the best. It lasts an entire night better than any other liquid lipstick I own — even through eating and drinking. It’s also not so dry that it leaves cracks in your lips after long-wear and feels lightweight in comparison to something like the Kylie Lip Kit.” — Gabriella Weick, Editor-in-Chief

Hannah Oh/Contributing Photographer Photo Illustration: These are the products that got Pipe Dream staff members through the semester.

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Joey Bones, a senior majoring in psychology: “‘Brb, gotta go get dinner.’”

Ariella Berkowitz, a senior majoring in English: “Probably something by Drake.”

Kojo Senoo/Staff Photographer Community residents and BU students joined together to celebrate the holiday season at “Ivory Christmas” in Downtown Binghamton on Thursday night. The event featured local musicians and pianists who performed on painted pianos. community members who attended the record-setting sold-out concert.

Gabriella Trinidad & Zana Asanaj Contributing Writers

Downtown Binghamton was aglow last Thursday when the city’s first Ivory Christmas celebration took place on Washington Street.

From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Hawley, Washington and Court streets were decked out in Christmas lights and tinsel. Families huddled around painted pianos to hear renditions of Christmas songs, rosy cheeks were warmed by free hot cocoa and carolers were dressed as if they’d stepped out of a Charles Dickens novel.

Hundreds of people attended Ivory Christmas to indulge in the offerings of Christmas carol singalongs, hot chocolate and holiday decorations. The inspiration for a community holiday celebration grew out of a discussion between Joshua Bernard, creative director of BingPop, and Robert Murphy, director of economic development for the city of Binghamton, about the idea of street pianos.

“Downtown revitalization has been underway for a number of years — but in all that time, we haven’t created a new holiday event that gels with the vibrant new scene,” Bernard said. “We thought, ‘What a great way to celebrate the holidays. We could team up with artists and build this new event.’”

Four pianos were painted and decorated by local artists and displayed in front of Stephen’s Vintage Clothing, Cafe Oasis, Binghamton Hots and Parlor City Market. The pianos were accompanied by heat lamps to keep the performers and attendees warm. Performers sang a multitude of songs including, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “All I Want for Christmas is You” and “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” Even “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” and a rendition of Frozen’s “Let It Go” made the cut.

Some performers sang opera-style, while

others played instruments like flutes and saxophones. Kids and adults alike smiled and sang along with the carols.

Devin Jensen, a senior majoring in environmental studies, said the live performers made the night feel cozy.

“I really enjoyed the pianists that were playing on the sidewalks and how they were able to captivate the crowd with their performances,” he said.

Binghamton City Councilman Conrad Taylor, a senior majoring in political science, played the piano in front of Binghamton Hots.

“I’m friends with one of the organizers of Ivory Christmas, Joshua Bernard, and when he said he was looking for pianists, I volunteered,” Taylor said. “It’s also a nice thing to do in the community because of my position on City Council, to be out there. I thought the event went incredibly well. It was so nice to see hundreds of people out and about enjoying the music and the holiday spirit. The free hot chocolate didn’t hurt either.”

The event also promoted local businesses.

Strange Brew served gourmet hot chocolate and Parlor City Market provided Glühwein, a German warmed wine. In a tandem event, Court Street was transformed into the Downtown Christmas Market, where street vendors sold goods like scarves, jewelry and cupcakes.

Binghamton resident and singersongwriter Devinne Meyers was one of many community members who participated in the event. Meyers performed an acoustic guitar set of Christmas classics. She said that for her, the event sparked nostalgia.

“Holidays for me has always been about getting together and community, so this had a special place in my heart, among many other community projects that blossom from the creative minds we have in this town,” Meyers wrote in an email.

Max Slepian, a senior majoring in psychology: “I was always on ‘invisible’ because I didn’t want people to see that I was on.”

Kavitha Prasannan, a senior majoring in biomedical engineering: “I never had one because I thought people would judge me for whatever I wrote.”

Hannah Lorman, a senior majoring in psychology: “Probably some stupid song lyric that I felt was so meaningful at the time.”

Deborah Siegel, a sophomore majoring in human development: “’Homework time!’”

Binghamton University students — along with other millennials — undoubtedly remember AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), which kick-started the world of instant messaging in 1997. Now, 20 years later, these memorable chats are leaving the internet. On Dec. 15, 2017, AIM will cease to exist and its associated products will no longer be accessible. The decision was announced in a blog post titled “One Last Away Message” by Michael Albers, vice president of communication products at Oath, AOL’s parent company. An away message was the notice a user could share to explain where they were and what they were doing while they were away from their computer. Pipe Dream took to Glenn G. Bartle Library to ask students what their most memorable away messages were, way back when AIM was the best way to chat with your friends.

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'The Broken Line': political commentary through art

University Art Museum debuts exhibition featuring work inspired by Mexican border crisis Hannah Reichelscheimer Staff Writer Talk of borders has consumed recent political discourse, and with the display of the Binghamton University Art Museum’s recently acquired work “La Linea Quebrada/The Broken Line,” this conversation is extended into the gallery.

Last semester, John Tagg, distinguished professor of art history, donated two pieces to the University Art Museum. The first, a part of Mexican artist Ambra Polidori’s collection “¡Qué chulo es México!” was exhibited last semester and commented on the disappearance of 43 students in Guerrero, Mexico. The second, “La Linea Quebrada/The Broken Line,” is by the Border Art Workshop/Taller de Arte Fronterizo, a group of Mexican, Chicano and Anglo American artists, scholars and journalists, created in the San Diego and Tijuana-border region in 1985.

The latter work is currently on

display in the main gallery of the BU Art Museum and will remain there until Jan. 20.

“The Broken Line” consists of multiformatted illustrations and text describing Mexican American borderland issues and is exhibited on a wall of chicken wire, similar to a 1989 Border Art Workshop/Taller de Arte Fronterizo exhibition titled “Border Axes,” which used chainlink fences to symbolize the limits of border communication. For the workshop, “the border was an intellectual laboratory to map out resistance and satirize power dynamics,” according to the piece’s museum label.

Both of professor Tagg’s donations were curated by Juanita Rodríguez, a second-year graduate student studying history, who gave a gallery talk on “The Broken Line” on Dec. 8 in the main gallery. Rodríguez described the piece as a “mail art project.” The idea behind mail art is to connect and facilitate communication between different artists. It begins

with an artist, or in this case a group of artists, who gather their work into a box and allow different artists, museums or galleries to acquire the box. The box and its contents travel throughout the art world in an extremely additive process in which artwork is added to the box throughout its journey.

As mail art, “The Broken Line,” in its entirety, consisted of 70 sheets of illustrations, quotes and excerpts inside a gray box when it arrived at the museum. Galleries and museums that acquire the package are able to do as they please when exhibiting the piece.

Rodríguez said that her job as curator was to place the artwork in the way that would most accurately communicate its message.

“The challenge of this piece was that it came in a kind of disorganized way, in this box, and I had to figure out the organization, I had to figure out the layout, I had to figure out the narratives and the argument,” Rodríguez said. “And although it

has an explanation on the top, you still have to think about different ways to interpret it. So, my work was doing research in order to understand it and doing research in order to mount the installation, and also doing research to do the gallery talk and to explain to people my argument.”

Rodríguez chose to separate the various images and text into five “thematic blocks.” The sections were labeled: quotes and excerpts on border contexts, art and borders, border control, border culture and U.S.-Mexico borderland art.

“I found some illustrations that are a critique about border patrol, but at the same time, there are some illustrations that are a sort of response to that border patrol,” Rodríguez said. “But also, we have Chicano communitybased expressions — Virgin of Guadalupe, the wrestlers — that are cultural expressions that emerged out from the relationship between U.S. and Mexicans in the border.”

Erin Annis, curatorial assistant at the museum and a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate studying history, shared that work on display in the museum is not always so political in nature.

“It totally varies,” Annis said.

“There were several museums like the Museum of Modern Art and us that also, last year, when the travel ban went into effect, started putting up some pieces from artists from those banned countries. So, we also brought up, you know, we have an installation that we put up briefly in support of that. It’s really interesting to see the breadth of art and this is one of the pieces that can really bring that out, as Juanita was talking about with the democratization of art and bringing it into, kind of, a different arena than it would otherwise be.”

In addition to her work as a graduate student and guest curator at the University Art Museum, Rodríguez is also a teaching assistant for LACS 200: Introduction to Latin America and

Caribbean Studies class, taught

by Nancy Appelbaum, professor of history and director of Latin American and Caribbean Area studies, who visited the museum for Rodríguez’s gallery talk.

Kyra Nelson, a student of Rodríguez’s and a sophomore double-majoring in sociology and Africana studies, said that, in her eyes, the reactionary nature of the piece to current politics contributes to its relevance.

“Our first class that we had of the semester, we discussed memories,” she said. “Similar to what’s been going on with the statues and Trump and all of that and how certain people are reacting to that. Like, ‘That’s taking down America’s history’ or ‘That’s not, really — our history’s wrong.’ And, I feel like this is a reaction to white [cisgender] men’s history, America’s history.

I love this, that’s why I like [“The Broken Line”] because it is showing a lot of resistance from marginalized people and a lot about border conflicts.”

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Ariel Kachuro/Contributing Photographer Redshirt junior guard Jasmine Sina put up 15 points in Sunday’s win over the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Women's basketball defeats Bryant, NJIT

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The Binghamton women’s basketball team moves into finals week with two dominant victories under their belt. BU (6-4) began its weekend with a win over a depleted Bryant team, holding the Bulldogs (19) to just 19 points in the first half. Both offenses struggled to convert on opportunities, as the matchup proved to be a lowscoring defensive battle with Binghamton taking the edge, 55-47. BU then returned to the Events Center on Sunday for more nonconference play against the NJIT Highlanders. The Bearcats turned the Highlanders (0-10) into lowlanders in a blowout victory, 67-36.

On Thursday, senior guard Imani Watkins led the way for the Bearcats against Bryant, scoring a game-high 19 points and maintaining her top spot in America East scoring with 180 points, and 20 per game (190 and average and 19 after Sunday).

“I think our defense, pushing the ball in transition, finding each other and having the confidence made the difference in this one,” Watkins said.

The BU defense was a

legitimate force against the Bulldogs, finishing with 19 takeaways and a 12-3 advantage in steals. Senior center Alyssa James maintained her first-place spot in the nation in blocks, finishing the strong defensive effort with five and bringing her season total up to 44 and her average up to 4.9 per game (48 and average at 4.8 after Sunday).

Despite coming into Thursday’s game with a 1-7 record, the Bulldogs came up just one game short of an NCAA Tournament emergence a year ago. BU head coach Linda Cimino stressed this fact to the Bearcats during training sessions.

“They’re a really good team, they’re scrappy and they were down against URI and then had a huge fourth-quarter comeback,” Cimino said. “So I was a little nervous there at the end of the fourth quarter, there when they hit a three and a couple transition layups.”

Binghamton opened with a 15-point advantage late in the fourth quarter with only 4:30 remaining, but a flash of the Bulldogs’ tenacity and grit was shown late in the game.

After a couple of quick layups, a turnover from James turned into a 3-pointer for Bryant, and the

Bulldogs were within eight points with just under three minutes remaining.

BU recuperated and snagged some key rebounds and steals to extinguish Bryant’s second wind of momentum. Each team scored another basket, respectively, to end the game with an eight-point gap in Binghamton’s favor.

“Another great defensive effort today — holding a team to under 40 points at this level is not an easy task,” Cimino said. “I also thought we moved the ball really well on offense and were able to get the extra pass and I thought that really propelled our offense.”

BU rode the momentum of its strong defensive performance into Sunday’s game against the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

The Bearcats kept the tempo up and dominated the visiting Highlanders to move to 6-4 on the season. Some familiar faces led the way for Binghamton, but the BU bench took advantage of the opportunity and showcased both its scoring and defensive skills.

The BU scoring effort on Sunday was led by redshirt junior guard Jasmine Sina, who benefited off James’ dominant performance in the paint. Sina netted a gamehigh 15 points, all of which came from 3-point range, while James

finished with 14 points, 10 boards, four blocks and three steals.

“I always have thought that I’m a more defensive post than an offensive post, I can do both, but I’m definitely more defensive and glad to help out where I can,” James added.

The BU bench contributed in all facets of the game. Sophomore guards Carly Boland and Karlee Krchnavi, along with freshman forward Kaylee Wasco and freshman guard Lizzy Spindler all played for at least 13 minutes each. Krchnavi shined in an extended role, earning eight boards, two assists and a steal, while hitting one from downtown.

“We’re excited that we have some time off, the players have to get into exams this week, and that’s important,” Cimino said. “They’ve earned this rest and they need this rest, so we’re really excited. We have three nonconference games remaining and we’re hoping that we can win all three.”

Due to finals week, the Bearcats are not scheduled to return to the court until Monday, Dec. 18. BU is set to travel to Ithaca, New York to take on Cornell, and tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. from the Newman Arena at Cornell University.

Point Guard Kris Dunn (CHI): The No. 5 pick of the 2016 NBA draft has simply been a new player in Chicago. After the Minnesota Timberwolves drafted him, Dunn averaged only 17 minutes per game as a rookie and barely played a part in the offense. Now in the Windy City, Dunn has emerged as a steal in the blockbuster trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Midwest. Despite being owned in only 67 percent of Yahoo leagues, the combo guard averaged close to 15 points, eight dimes and five boards over his past seven contests. He has yet to figure out how to finish at the rim at the professional level, but his stroke from mid-range is unquestionably improving. As Dunn flirts with 30 minutes of action for Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg and earns an increasing usage rate, Dunn is certainly a must-own in all leagues.

Shooting Guard Buddy Hield (SAC): The sharpshooting swingman has been on a tear for a Kings’ bench that is among the top-scoring in the entire league. The streaky shooter has been lighting teams up as of late with the most recent victims being the Raptors, Pelicans, Cavaliers and Bucks. As with any streaky shooter, it’s fun t o insert him in your lineup when the buckets are coming at rapid rates, but it’s painful to watch when he has questionable shot selection and low efficiency.

In his past four matches, Hield posted 17, 18, 17 and 19 points, respectively, while shooting above 50 percent. Additionally, he averaged over three makes from downtown and has not missed a free throw in approximately a month. With the Kings relying on their young core of Hield, Willie Cauley-Stein and De’Aaron Fox to fuel the offense, Hield has substantial value with

his hot hand.

Small Forward Allen Crabbe (BKN): Similar to Hield, Crabbe has been succeeding recently largely due to his streaking shooting.

The once bench-riding spot-up shooter expanded his repertoire since arriving in Brooklyn, adding the ability to put the ball on the floor and attack the basket as well as creating off the dribble. He may not stuff the stat sheet by any means, but Crabbe is worth consideration for owners struggling in their 3-pointers made category. He has hit more than one 3-pointer made in every single game since Nov. 10 and has hit four or more long balls a surprising nine times over that stretch. In a campaign where he is averaging career bests in PPG, assists, rebounds, 3PM and 3PA, Crabbe serves as a decent option in deeper leagues.

Power Forward Al-Farouq Aminu (POR): Even though he struggled with an ankle injury early in the year, Aminu appears to have returned to his normal role for the Trail Blazers. The slightly undersized power forward does an adequate job ripping down midlevel rebounds and cashing in on corner threes. Over his last four contests, Aminu averaged 11 points, five boards and three makes from beyond the arc.

The defensive statistics, however, have not been there yet for Aminu despite the fact that he has always been a solid perimeter defender. He’s worth a look in deeper leagues if the shooting from long range remains consistent and if the defensive stats pick up.

Center Jahlil Okafor (BKN): On Thursday, Nov. 7, Okafor’s wish to be traded was granted by the 76ers. Philadelphia traded Okafor, Nik Stauskas and a 2019 second-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Trevor Booker. Although the Nets comprise one of the fastest NBA squads this season, it can be assumed that Okafor will serve the low-post role once held by former Nets player Brook Lopez. Owners may be skeptical as to how well Okafor will fit into a fast-moving Nets team, but he’s irrefutably a player to have on one’s watch list. Disregarding his mere two games this season, Okafor was a lone bright spot for the 76ers during his first year as a pro baller. He averaged almost 18 points, one rejection and seven rebounds in 30 minutes. He may have taken a dip in production last year, mainly as a result of an injury, but Okafor has a strong chance to turn his career around in Brooklyn.

Men's basketball earns sixth straight win Rodriguez and Show lead BU past Loyola with efficient scoring MBB FROM PAGE 1 capped off by a jump shot from freshman guard Isaiah Hart.

Rodriguez and junior guard Everson Davis sunk the game’s next two baskets from deep to get BU back on track.

The win over the Greyhounds concludes three straight matchups against Patriot League opponents for Binghamton, a challenge Dempsey and his crew were prepared for.

“I thought that was a tough stretch of the schedule,” Dempsey said. “To get through that and keep the win streak going is a real credit to our guys.”

In order to sustain this level of play, the Bearcats are tapping

into their reserves to support the strong starting five. Redshirt freshman guard Tyler Stewart logged a season-high 22 minutes and contributed solid defense as he helped boost BU’s edge to 19 in the second half.

“We’re starting to develop some depth and consistency in our rotation,” Dempsey said.

Binghamton can attribute its win to a multitude of factors, as efficiency and rebounding surely played a role. The Bearcats outrebounded Loyola 30 to 25 and shot 58 percent from the field while the Greyhounds knocked down just 48 percent of their attempts. Despite the strong shooting, BU’s performance from the free-throw line remains a point of concern. The

Bearcats shot just 59 percent from the line against Loyola and their 60 percent shooting on the year ranks 343rd in Division I college basketball out of 351 qualified teams.

BU enters a lull in its season emphatically, but Dempsey recognizes there is more work to be done.

“We have eight days off now, the guys will start to get ready for finals and then we’re ready to prepare for Sacred Heart in the middle of the week,” Dempsey said.

The Bearcats search for their seventh consecutive victory after a 1-4 start as they head to Fairfield, Connecticut to take on the Sacred Heart Pioneers. The game is set to start at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17 from the William H. Pitt Center.

Jonathan Flores/Pipe Dream Photographer Senior forward Willie Rodriguez scored 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting in Binghamton’s win over Loyola on Saturday.