Fall 2017 Issue 6

The Free Word on Campus Since 1946

Monday, September 11, 2017 | Vol. XCII, Issue 6 | Binghamton University | bupipedream.com

FIRST CLASS

End of DACA prompts town hall

LASU, BSU, HaSU host meeting to discuss meaning, possible action Amy Donovan Assistant News Editor

In response to the proposed retraction of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, the Latin American Student Association (LASU) along with the Black Student Union (BSU) and the Haitian Student Association hosted an emergency town hall meeting in the BSU office on Thursday evening.

Representatives from all three organizations were present with other students and faculty who came to express their feelings and ideas on what to do next.

On Tuesday, Sept. 5, United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that DACA would be rescinded and gave Congress six months to replace it.

The program, created under the Obama administration in 2012, allows illegal immigrants that came to the United States as minors a twoyear renewable deferred action from deportation.

Without DACA, the 800,000 recipients of the program face being deported.

The town hall consisted of an open discussion led by LASU E-board members.

Kalissa Sawyer, the vice president of LASU and a senior double-majoring in human development and Latin American and Caribbean Area studies, said people, especially those with citizenship, need to make sure they stand up for the rights of DACA recipients and all immigrants seeking citizenship.

Sawyer said the main reason for the town hall was to provide a safe space for a discussion about DACA and what this

Jacob Hanna/Contributing Photographer A member of Binghamton University’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences receives her white coat at a ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 9.

School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences holds white coat ceremony, welcomes first class Orla McCaffrey News Editor

C

aitlyn Brown heard her name called, walked across the stage of the Watters Theater in the Anderson Center and turned to the crowd. She lifted her right arm, then her left as a white coat was placed on her shoulders.

Brown and 89 classmates received their white coats Saturday morning, signifying their transition from undergraduate to preclinical studies at Binghamton University’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science (SOPPS). She said that during the entire ceremony, she almost couldn’t believe the moment had finally come.

“We’ve all been waiting on this for so long, so it’s very surreal,” Brown said.

While the wait may have seemed long for Brown and the rest of the inaugural class, SOPPS’ transformation from idea to reality was even more lengthy. Initial talks of launching

“The inaugural class is always special. They are the pathfinders — they are the risk-takers.”

— Gloria Meredith founding dean of BU’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

the school began in 2010 and were brought to the forefront in 2012 through a proposal to BU President Harvey Stenger’s Road Map initiative.

In 2014, Gov. Andrew Cuomo pledged his support for the project and construction of the school began at the site of the former EndicottJohnson Shoe Factory last summer.

The construction of the $60 million, 84,000-square-foot facility has been funded

by Cuomo’s office as part of the NYSUNY 2020 initiative, which aims to stimulate economic growth and strengthen the state’s academic programs. The building is expected to be finished by this spring, and the summer of 2018 has been pegged as a move-in date for students and faculty.

Brown said she didn’t mind having to wait for the building to be open.

“It’s so worth waiting,” she said. “Especially because the first year is mostly foundational anyway, so it’s not like that big of a deal that

SEE CLASS PAGE 2

SEE DACA PAGE 2

Stenger highlights Road Map plans Electronic transcript State of the University address focuses on four new initiatives

BU's registrar office offers online transcript service for $5 charge

Jillian Forstadt Assistant News Editor

Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger highlighted the next steps of his Road Map initiative on Thursday during his annual State of the University address.

University faculty, staff and community leaders congregated in the Anderson Center’s Osterhout Theater to hear the president’s remarks on the newest phase of strategic investment.

Many of the attendees have worked with Stenger to execute his goals for the region, including Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, State Senator Fred Akshar and Broome County Executive Jason Garnar.

Stenger’s speech centered on the four new University initiatives, identified by the Road Map Steering Committee in June, that the administration will prioritize in the Road Map Renewal phase of its strategic plan.

The four University initiatives include developing a College of Nursing and Health Sciences, expanding data-driven research and practice, establishing a Health Sciences Core

SEE STENGER PAGE 2

option now available Melanie Gulbas Pipe Dream News

Kevin Paredes/Photography Editor Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger’s speech centered on the four new University initiatives, identified by the Road Map Steering Committee in June, that the administration will prioritize in the Road Map Renewal phase of its strategic plan.

ARTS & CULTURE

Students who are rushing to send in their official transcript for a lastminute job application can now take advantage of an online feature that allows students to access their official electronic transcript within minutes.

This fall, Binghamton University joined a number of SUNY institutions that offer this service; through the BU registrar’s office, students can view, print and send their online transcript for a $5 fee. Previously, students could only access an unofficial transcript electronically or request a printed copy of their official transcript, which would often take days to process.

The new service is part of a SUNYwide agreement; however, not every campus has worked through the process of getting it set up with the vendor. Donald Loewen, vice provost for undergraduate education and enrollment, said he anticipates that other SUNY campuses will continue

OPINIONS

to adopt the electronic transcript program.

“We anticipate that this trend will continue, since it makes sharing and using transcript information easier and more accurate,” Loewen said.

The feature is an expedited service through a third-party provider, which is why there is a fee. Paper transcripts can still be ordered at no cost, but if a student can’t wait for the three-tofive day turnaround, the expedited electronic transcript is much cheaper than paying for express shipping. In order to pay the fee, a valid credit or debit card must be used to fulfill the electronic order. The service accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover cards. BUC$ are not accepted.

Students can request an expedited electronic transcript by going to BU Brain, clicking on the “Your Records” tab, then on “Request Electronic Transcript.” The student then fills out personal contact information,

SEE SERVICE PAGE 2

SPORTS

Enjoy Marketplace meals at dining hall prices,

Stephen King’s “It” scares on the big screen,

Arts & Culture Editor Georgia Westbrook discusses BU’s 9/11 memorial,

Men’s soccer falls to George Mason University in overtime,

Allison Davis leads BU women’s cross country team in her senior year,

See page 5

See page 5

See page 6

See page 9

See page 10

2

NEWS

bupipedream.com | September 11, 2017

Stenger talks faculty diversity STENGER FROM PAGE 1 Facility and increasing faculty diversity through postdoctoral fellowships. Each initiative is chaired and managed by University faculty.

According to Stenger, the University is most successful when it focuses on diversity and cooperation.

“If you’re collaborating, usually it means you’re collaborating with someone who brings something new to the table, whether it’s demography or intellect,” Stenger said.

In addition to the four priorities, there are 10 Divisional initiatives, led by the University’s vice presidents and categorized by “program” and “facility.” These include renovating Glenn G. Bartle Library, strengthening recruitment and retention, creating a digital commons and innovation lab and establishing a High-Impact Learning Innovations Council.

High-impact learning has been emphasized throughout the history of the strategic plan, and Stenger said that the Johnson City campus will provide new opportunities for nursing and health science students.

“High-impact learning includes clinical placements,” Stenger said, mentioning the prospect of on-site clinical facilities. “We also think about the community outreach that we’ll have in Johnson City by having a couple of anchor buildings over there.”

Much of the address focused on the expansion of the Johnson City complex, with initiatives toward providing advanced

Amy Donovan/Pipe Dream Photographer The Latin American Student Union along with the Black Student Union (BSU) and the Haitian Student Association hosted an emergency town hall meeting in the BSU office on Thursday, Sept. 7. “I think it’s really important for us to come together as a community and as students to understand what it is that is going on in our country, how it affects us and what we can do to combat it,” said Lisette Rodriguez, a junior majoring in biology.

Students discuss DACA implications DACA FROM PAGE 1 means for the community.

“Essentially, a lot of people in our community are within that population who are either immigrants here or are undocumented and we wanted to make sure that we had a productive conversation about the implications of this retraction of DACA, and [discuss] what we can do as a community to support the people who are now in a place of uncertainty,” Sawyer said.

The discussion focused on how to take action and protest the

Trump administration’s decision.

Most students proposed having a march on campus; there was a collective agreement, though, that there should be more than one march or protest.

Other students proposed organizing beyond campus and connecting with grass-roots organizations in the greater Binghamton area.

Lisette Rodriguez, a junior majoring in biology, said she attended the event because she wanted to be part of the discussion on how to help those affected.

“I think it’s really important

for us to come together as a community and as students to understand what it is that is going on in our country, how it affects us and what we can do to combat it,” Rodriguez said.

Cyree Bowen, the educational coordinator for BSU and a sophomore majoring in art and design, said he believed that it was important to hold a meeting so that students can learn more about the implications of DACA’s proposed end.

“This is necessary because people can hear the news but they don’t really know the logistics of

what’s going on, and some people can see it and be like, ‘Oh, Trump did another thing,’ but not really understand and comprehend what’s really going on,” Bowen said.

No new DACA applications will be accepted, but current recipients of the program will be allowed to renew their two-year deferred action from deportation until Oct. 5. LASU said it will be opening up its lounge on the third floor of University Union (UUW310) next week to serve as a safe space for people to continue the conversation about DACA.

instrumentation for research, attracting high-quality faculty and fostering partnership with local hospitals and members of the health care industry.

A third building will also be added to the health sciences complex, with $15 million of state funding.

Akshar, who serves Broome and Tioga counties, said that he helped to secure the funding for this research and development facility in the last legislative session.

“You’re seeing massive growth off of this campus, which I think is incredibly important and is happening because of the vision of the people who are on campus here,” Akshar said.

Throughout the address, Stenger emphasized the economic growth that new campus will spur in Johnson City. Stacey Duncan, deputy director of community and economic development at The Agency, Broome County’s industrial development bureau, said partnerships with the University are critical to building a strong economy.

“From an economic development standpoint, we certainly think that the University’s growth is a continued driver and anchor of everything we’re trying to accomplish — from a community revitalization, business retention and expansion and, even more recently, from a workforce development perspective,” Duncan said.

The University is currently establishing teams to develop and execute the newest phase of initiatives, which Stenger said would be rolled out over the next few years.

Transcript PDFs offered SERVICE FROM PAGE 1 recipient information and billing information.

Even students who do not have access to BU Brain at certain times can request a transcript by clicking on a link on BU’s transcript services webpage.

“Binghamton wanted to ensure that we offered our students the most advanced and secure method for sending transcripts,” said Michael Trapani, assistant director for student records.

This new feature is ideal for

students who need immediate access to their transcripts or those who need to send them to institutions that prefer to receive electronic versions. The official transcript can be sent within 10 minutes, even at times when the offices are closed, such as evenings, holidays or during winter intersession.

Attachments can also be uploaded by the student and sent with the transcript. The student will then receive an email notification once it has been sent and then another notification when the transcript

has been received and viewed by the recipient.

Rachel Maiman, a senior double-majoring in political science and English, said she had considered using the new feature to help her apply for law school.

“I’m considering using it for the convenience of it,” Maiman said. “They have the electronic option, which is really easy. It does sketch me out that it costs $5. I feel like it would make more sense if they charged you to send it by paper, instead of online.”

GIMs vital to club recruiting Samuel Abaev Pipe Dream News

As the semester gets into full swing, student organizations and clubs at Binghamton University are well into their new-member recruitment campaigns. For students looking to join organizations on campus, one of the most important steps is attending general interest meetings (GIMs).

GIMs are hosted by clubs seeking to spread the word about their organization and attract new members. They not only offer students an opportunity to learn more about a club or organization, but allow attendees to get a taste of the club atmosphere and get to know the people in charge.

The meetings are often geared toward freshmen who are new to campus and all it has to offer.

Erica Vissichelli, an undeclared freshman who has attended a few GIMs so far, said she thinks GIMs are important because they help students decide if they want to stick with the club.

“They’re [important] because it’s the only way to find out if you’re going to match up with a club well and see if you’re truly

interested or not,” Vissichelli said.

Aaron Tabibzadeh, president of BU’s Meditation Club and a senior majoring in integrative neuroscience, said GIMs can be defining moments for students.

“First impressions last, and it starts at the GIM,” Tabibzadeh said. “The GIM is the single greatest factor to give students an idea of whether they are ready to not just join a club, but a community.”

Tabibzadeh said GIMs are an effective way to expose attendees to like-minded individuals who share a common interest. He said he thinks GIMs serve as starting points for building a community.

“When I attended the Meditation Club GIM three years ago as a freshman, it was completely different,” Tabibzadeh said. “It was much smaller, much calmer and just about meditation, as opposed to now, where it’s a movement — a community of people that look out for one another.”

Many clubs use B-Line to advertise their GIMs. In order to schedule a B-Line calendar event, students must be a part of an executive board of a Student Association-chartered organization and register the

event via the B-Engaged website, Binghamton University’s online source of information for all University-recognized groups.

Danielle DiVanna, the secretary of the Pre-Dental Association and a senior majoring in biology, opted not to post her organization’s GIM on the B-Line calendar, but said she utilized social media and flyers. DiVanna’s efforts led to a 60-person turnout at her GIM. “We have a Facebook and Instagram page and posted a flyer on both of those and posted flyers around campus,” DiVanna said. “We didn’t get to send a B-Line calendar email this time, but it’s something we’ll want to implement in the future.”

Mekenna Tallman, an undeclared freshman, said that while she is enjoying going to GIMs, she wishes the times of the meetings were more spread out.

“I just wish they communicated with each other because a lot of them overlap and it’s hard to make it to one from another,” Tallman said.

GIM season, marked by sheets of Nirchi’s pizza and long email-address lists, will continue throughout the month and return at the start of the spring semester.

Jacob Hanna/Contributing Photographer Keynote speaker Leigh Briscoe-Dwyer, a pharmacist and the vice president of clinical affairs at PharMEDium Healthcare Corp., discusses the responsibilities of careers in pharmacy at the white coat ceremony for BU’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences on Saturday, Sept. 9. “Don’t shy away from pressure — embrace it, it signifies relevance,” BriscoeDwyer said. “And no one is more relevant to the professional pharmacy world today than you.”

Students get white coats CLASS FROM PAGE 1 we’re not on the new campus yet.

It’s kind of nice, it being my first year here, that I get to see the campus and be a part of it.”

Family, friends and faculty attended the ceremony, and Leigh Briscoe-Dwyer, a pharmacist and the vice president of clinical affairs at PharMEDium Healthcare Corp., was the keynote speaker. She urged students to embrace the responsibility that comes with being a pharmacist and a member of the school’s first class.

“Don’t shy away from pressure — embrace it, it signifies relevance,” Briscoe-Dwyer said.

“And no one is more relevant to the professional pharmacy world

Pharmacy School Timeline

today than you.”

Gloria Meredith, who was selected to be the school’s founding dean in 2015, said the ceremony was important for both the students and the University.

“The inaugural class is always special,” she said. “They’re the pathfinders — they’re the risktakers. We’re very proud of their quality and know they’ll be great ambassadors for Binghamton University and the pharmaceutical profession.”

When fully enrolled after four years, the school will boast 350 students. Approximately 30 faculty and staff members have already been recruited; that number is set to grow to 50 within two years.

After students received their

white coats, they recited the pharmacy oath.

“I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of suffering my primary concerns,” they said in unison. “I will hold myself and my colleagues to the highest principles of our profession’s moral, legal and ethical standards.”

The school offers the eighth graduate pharmacy program in New York state. BU joins University at Buffalo as the only public universities in the state with pharmacy programs.

Currently, students can earn a Pharm.D., needed to practice pharmacy, and in the future will be able to earn a doctorate in pharmaceutical sciences, which will be a research degree.

2014

Summer 2018

New New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo pledges funding for project

Johnson City facility will open to students and faculty

2010

August 2017

Talk of the pharmacy school begins

First classes for students at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences begin.

Cory Bremer/Design Manager

PAGE III Monday, September 11, 2017

ADDRESS: University Union WB03 4400 Vestal Parkway E. Binghamton, N.Y. 13902 PHONE: 607-777-2515 FAX: 607-777-2600 WEB: bupipedream.com

In Remembrance

FALL 2017 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF* Gabriella A. Weick editor@bupipedream.com MANAGING EDITOR* Noah Bressner manager@bupipedream.com NEWS EDITOR* Orla McCaffrey news@bupipedream.com ASST. NEWS EDITORS Amy Donovan Jillian Forstadt Sasha Hupka OPINIONS EDITOR* Emily Kaufman opinions@bupipedream.com ASST. OPINIONS EDITOR Savanna I. Vidal ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR* Georgia Westbrook arts@bupipedream.com ASST. ARTS & CULTURE EDITORS Kara J. Brown Rachel Greenspan SPORTS EDITOR* Samuel Ditchek sports@bupipedream.com

Shawn Fleming/Pipe Dream Photographer The 9/11 Memorial in the Memorial Courtyard of the Fine Arts Building honors alumni and campus community members who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

ASST. SPORTS EDITORS Evan Cole Grace Palumbo PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR* Kevin E. Paredes photo@bupipedream.com ASST. PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Rebecca Kiss FUN EDITOR* Nate Walker fun@bupipedream.com

Pipe Line LOCAL NEWS “Murderer” spray-painted on Columbus Statue The word “murderer” was spray-painted on the statue of Christopher Columbus outside the Broome County Courthouse over the weekend, according to the Press and Sun-Bulletin. The Binghamton Police Department said the graffiti was discovered on Saturday afternoon and has since been cleaned off of the statue.

The graffiti was found exactly one month before Columbus Day, which will fall on Oct. 9 this year.

Stolen beef found in suite toilet News of a stolen 15-pound package of ground beef being found in a suite toilet in the Mohawk Hall of College-in-the-Woods has gained internet popularity this past week, following an article published by Fox 13. The beef was stolen from the communal refrigerator in the dorm and was meant to be used for a community-building event.

The culprit was not found and the motive is unknown.

Vestal celebrates India Day Vestal citizens celebrated the sixth annual India Day at the India Culture Centre in Vestal on Saturday. The event was free and open to the public, and was designed to allow people in the Vestal area to experience Indian

Police Watch

culture. Attendees danced, ate Indian food and spoke with The following accounts were provided by Investigator Patrick Reilly of Binghamton’s New York State vendors.

University Police.

STATE NEWS Intoxicated student removed from bus line TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2:30 p.m. — A 19-year-old male Southern Tier sees decrease in contacted police after his 12-speed bike was stolen labor force from the covered bike rack in front of Endicott Hall Overall, the unemployment rate of Newing College. The victim stated that he had last has decreased to 4.8 percent seen the bike on the evening of Sept. 2, and in New York state since 2011, had noticed it was missing on Sept. 5. He according to the Press and Sun- said the bike had not been locked. After Bulletin. However, job gains have hearing the description of the bike, been uneven across the state. the officer recalled seeing a similar For downstate areas such as bike near parking lots S1 and S2 New York City and Long Island, and took the victim to the area unemployment has dropped and showed him the bike. substantially since 2011. This The victim confirmed the trend was also seen in the Southern bike was his. According to Tier. Although unemployment has the officer, the victim was dropped, the area has also seen happy to be reunited with an 8 percent decrease in its labor his bike and has decided to force, one of the worst in the state. buy a bike lock.

New York Court of Appeals rules against medically assisted suicide According to the Press and SunBulletin, the New York State Court of Appeals ruled against medically assisted suicide, upholding the state’s long-standing ban on the controversial procedure. The court ruled 5-0 against the plaintiffs, who are terminally ill patients who sought to have it overturned.

The ruling, decided on Thursday, will keep state laws in place that prevent people from assisting with another individual’s suicide. To do so is a felony in New York state.

This Day in History Sept. 11, 1916

“The Star-Spangled Banner” was sung at the beginning of a baseball game for the first time in Cooperstown, New York.

Corrections Pipe Dream strives for accuracy in all we publish.

We recognize that mistakes will sometimes occur, but we treat errors very seriously.

If you see a mistake in the paper, please contact Editor-in-Chief Gabriella Weick at editor@bupipedream.com.

Students caught smoking WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 11:02 p.m. — An officer on patrol in Parking Lot Y2 detected the odor of burning marijuana near the sidewalk leading to College-inthe-Woods. The officer also observed two people passing something that appeared to be lit back and forth. The individuals were standing further down the sidewalk. The officer approached the individuals and identified them as an 18-yearold female and a 17-year-old male. Both admitted to smoking marijuana and the male gave a glass pipe containing marijuana to the officer. After the officer asked them if they had any more marijuana, the

Sasha Hupka Police Correspondant

female pulled a small glass jar containing 3.8 grams of marijuana from her purse and surrendered it to the officer. Both the male and female were cooperative, and referred to Student Conduct.

Unlicensed taxi driver ticketed FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 12:10 a.m. — UPD received information that there was a vehicle transporting students from Downtown Binghamton that was not a taxi, a violation of local law. An officer observed a vehicle matching the description given in the information on campus, and pulled it over on Glenn G. Bartle Drive. The driver, a 32-year-old male, claimed that he was an Uber driver, however, he was unable to show any proof on his phone. The officer spoke to one of the occupants, who claimed that his group of three students paid a total of $8 to get back to campus.

The driver admitted that he had picked up this fare in cash, and was given a ticket for Vestal Town Court.

Dorm elevators graffitied FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 11 a.m. — A cleaner in O’Connor Hall of Dickinson Community contacted police after observing damage to both elevators in the dorm. Somebody had scratched the name “Jack” and the number 33 into the interior walls of both elevators. It is believed athat the damage occurred between midnight and 11 a.m. The damage is estimated to cost approximately $100. There are currently no suspects. The case remains under investigation, and anybody with any information in regard to this crime should contact UPD.

DESIGN MANAGER* Cory Bremer design@bupipedream.com DESIGN ASSTS. Shawn Fleming Jonathan Flores COPY DESK CHIEF* Shauna R. Bahssin copy@bupipedream.com ASST. COPY DESK CHIEF Bridget McCusker DIGITAL EDITOR Alana B. Epstein digital@bupipedream.com NEWSROOM TECHNOLOGY MANAGER* Henry Zheng tech@bupipedream.com ASST. NEWSROOM TECH. MANAGER Michelle Tan EDITORIAL ARTIST Jorden James BUSINESS MANAGER* Andrew Genussa business@bupipedream.com ASST. BUSINESS MANAGER Maryam Soomro businessassistant@bupipedream.com DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Elisabeth Standard distribution@bupipedream.com Pipe Dream is published by the Pipe Dream Executive Board, which has sole and final discretion over the newspaper’s content and personnel. *Positions seated on the Executive Board are denoted by an asterisk.

Pipe Dream is published Mondays and Thursdays while classes are in session during the fall and spring semesters, except during finals weeks and vacations.

Pipe Dream accepts stimulating, original guest columns from undergraduate students, graduate students and faculty. Submissions should be 400 to 500 words in length and be thus far unpublished.

Submissions must include the writer’s name and phone number, and year of graduation or expected year of graduation. Graduate students and faculty members should indicate their standing as such, as well as departmental affiliation. Organizational (i.e. student group) affiliations are to be disclosed and may be noted at Pipe Dream’s discretion. Anonymous submissions are not accepted.

Any facts referenced must be properly cited from credible news sources. Pipe Dream reserves the right to edit submissions, and does not guarantee publication. All submissions become property of Pipe Dream. Submissions may be emailed to the Opinions Editor at opinions@bupipedream.com.

stabilizing: labels

“It’s kinda eerie calm out. Winds not too bad. Like waiting for a monster to show up.”

— Miami Herald reporter David Ovalle, in a tweet, on the effects of Hurricane Irma in Key West.

computers :destabilizing

THURS SEPT 14 2017

JOBAND INTERNSHIP FAIR DOWNLOAD THE APP HANDSHAKE JOBS & CAREERS Navigate the fair with your fingertips View oganizations attending the fair Search for jobs and internships by major and industry Locate employers on the event floor Bookmark your favorite employers

THURSDAY, SEPT. 14 Speak with representatives from a wide range of industries, including: Ascend Public Charter Schools BAE Systems, Inc Bloomberg Bluewolf, an IBM Company City Year Citi Corning Incorporated Deloitte DICK’S Sporting Goods Eli Lilly and Company EY LLP Gap, Inc. General Dynamics, Electric Boat General Electric GlobalFoundries IBM KPMG LLP

11 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. EVENTS CENTER

Lockheed Martin Maines Paper & Food Service, Inc. NYS Dept. of Taxation & Finance Orange Regional Medical Center Peace Corps PepsiCo - Frito-Lay PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Procter & Gamble (P&G) Protiviti Publicis Media Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Success Academy Charter Schools T. Howard Foundation Teach for America The Raymond Corporation U.S. Army Healthcare Recruiting Visions Federal Credit Union

Visit binghamton.edu/CCPD/ for the complete list of registered employers!

Find full-time employment or an internship!

120+ EMPLOYERS ATTENDING!

ARTS & CULTURE Courtney Mitchell/Staff Photographer Blake Hotopp, a junior majoring in psychology, plays with his Russian dwarf hamster, Lil Bear. Pets come with additional responsibilities that students should consider before adopting one.

Pet ownership is more than purrs and wagging tails

Students discuss the benefits and challenges to consider before becoming a "pet parent" Georgia Westbrook Arts & Cultue Editor College is a time for new challenges: increased workload, dealing with different personalities and keeping yourself healthy without help from home. Some students add having a pet to this list, and whether you get a dog or a betta fish, a pet is a huge responsibility. Although having a pet can be a lot of fun, there are pros and cons to caring for another life that students need to consider.

Many students who live in on-campus housing and local apartments are not allowed to have pets because of Binghamton

University or landlord policies.

Students who are allowed to have pets where they are living have to consider whether or not they will be able to bring the pet home when they return on breaks or after graduation. If they can’t bring them home, those pets often end up in shelters or left behind on the streets.

Nicole Tolli, a senior majoring in English, has a Shih Tzu-Yorkie mix named Sophie, whom she purchased last September. For her, figuring out how Sophie would fit into her life at home was an important step before she went ahead with getting her.

“Being away isn’t for everyone,

and dogs have also been a symbol of home for me since I was young,” she said. “While there are a few other reasons why I have her, one of the big ones was an attempt to make Binghamton more of a home. It was a family decision, especially because I’m graduating and the plan is to move back home, so Sophie would be living with my whole family. So it wasn’t just a decision I took lightly on my own.”

Beyond simply seeking a piece of home, students may adopt pets for comfort and support while experiencing depression, anxiety or stress at school.

Lyndsey Petrofsky, a senior double-majoring in business

administration and theatre, has a Yorkie-Bichon mix, Snyder, whom she got in April of this year because she was seeking these sorts of benefits.

“I was dealing with a lot of personal issues, and heard about the therapeutic benefit of having a pet, so I decided to look into it,” she wrote in an email. “As soon as I met him, we bonded and I couldn’t leave without him.”

While animals can be cute and provide comfort, there are challenges to being a pet parent.

In terms of veterinary visits alone, the average dog-owning household spends nearly $380 per year, according to the American

Veterinary Medical Association.

Petrofsky, who lives on campus, advises other students considering adopting a pet to also think about how the time commitment of the animal will fit into your schedule.

“You are this animal’s caretaker and you need to take their needs into account,” she wrote. “Whether it’s getting dinner with friends off campus, going apple picking, or going home for a break, you need to figure out how your pet fits into the scenario, and what’s best for them and their health.”

Still, she explained that there are a lot of benefits to sharing your college experience with a pet.

“I love coming home from

class, and having the little one get so excited to see me,” she wrote.

“There’s something special about working on a project, having a small dog whimpering at you because he wants to be held and snuggled, and subsequently dropping your project to snuggle the baby.”

Tolli echoed this sentiment.

“They’ll love you when you’re sick, grumpy, happy, sad, hangry, really no matter what, your pet will want to be with you anyway,” she said. “The bond between my dog and I is something I’ll be forever grateful for, and I’m so, so lucky to have been able to bring her to college.”

'It' gets a sinister twist

Movie grosses $117M in opening weekend

Josh Rosenthal Staff Writer

Rebecca Kiss/Assistant Photography Editor Tully’s University in the Marketplace is popular among students, but expensive. For a cheaper alternative, try visiting the grill station in the College-in-the-Woods Dining Hall.

Recreate retail dining

Save your meal plan with dining hall hacks Gina Lee Contributing Writer

By halfway through the semester, the meal plans of many students are more than halfway depleted. If you tend to splurge on pricey Marketplace meals, try Pipe Dream’s substitutions to recreate your faves in the residential dining halls for much less.

Instead of CopperTop …

CopperTop Pizzeria offers a variety of pizza flavors, but so does Hinman Dining Hall.

Hinman has slices with toppings like cheese, vegetable, pepperoni and ranch chicken, changing the offerings based on the day. A slice of pizza from Hinman Dining Hall is about $1, compared to a slice of pizza from CopperTop, which is around $3. Collegein-the-Woods Dining Hall also offers a cheaper substitute for CopperTop with a twist. It has a flatbread pizza bar where you can make your pizza more personal by choosing your toppings.

CopperTop also has a selection of pasta on its menu, and conveniently, there’s a cheaper substitution for that as well: the Appalachian Collegiate Center

has a pay-by-weight pasta bar that will cater to your needs. You get to choose the type of pasta you want, the sauce and you can add as many toppings you want. To keep the price low, you can opt for fewer toppings or a smaller serving size. To recreate CopperTop’s pepperoni chicken pasta, for example, try adding red sauce, pepperoni, peppers, chicken, mushrooms, red pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese to your pasta.

Instead of Mein Bowl …

Mein Bowl offers a variety of Southeast Asian foods, but so does Hinman Dining Hall’s Pacific Rim food station. This station in the Dining Hall provides Southeast Asian food every day, for lunch and dinner. Pacific Rim always has egg rolls, dumplings and fried or white rice, and the main course changes every day.

While a meal at Mein Bowl with rice and a protein is around $8 to $10, a meal from Hinman’s Pacific Rim is closer to $3 to $5.

Instead of Tully’s …

Rather than going to Tully’s University for chicken tenders, try visiting the dining halls to check out their grill stations.

College-in-the-Woods Dining

Hall offers a barbecue station with grilled options, in addition to chicken tenders and fries. It has a build-your-own burger station with pulled pork, hamburger patties, macaroni and cheese and warm corn muffins.

Getting your chicken tender or burger fix at the residential dining halls is about $2 to $5, compared to a meal at Tully’s, which can range anywhere from $6 for four chicken tenders to $10 for seven chicken tenders.

Instead of Dunkin’ Donuts or Starbucks …

If you hate waiting in line and you don’t want to pay more than $3 for your daily caffeine fix, try going to the dining halls instead of Dunkin’ Donuts or Starbucks. All of the dining halls have caffeinated teas, iced coffee and hot coffee for a fraction of the chains’ costs. A small iced coffee from Dunkin’ Donuts or Starbucks on campus ranges from $3 to $5, compared to paying, at most, a dollar at the dining halls. At the dining halls, you can customize your drinks by picking the flavor of coffee, from regular roast to hazelnut, and adding sugar, Coffee-Mate or milk to taste.

Long before clown sightings frightened millions during the summer of last year, Stephen King wrote a book about Pennywise the Dancing Clown, one of the horror genre’s most memorable villains. Written in 1986, “It” was adapted into a TV miniseries in 1990, and now Pennywise has returned 27 years later to haunt the big screen in 2017’s “It.” Grossing over $117 million during its opening weekend, “It” is a horror remake that’s actually worth seeing, as it presents a unique take on the classic story.

Taking place in the summer of 1989, “It” features a band of kids, nicknamed The Losers’ Club, who are terrorized by a mysterious entity named Pennywise that can take any form, usually a clown, and create illusions that take advantage of the kids’ worst fears. Pennywise, played by Bill Skarsgård, is a clear departure from Tim Curry’s Pennywise of the ’90s miniseries. While the Pennywise of the past was goofy and erratic, this Pennywise is straight-up demonic, with a dark sense of humor. Skarsgård perfectly portrays the devilish nature of the monster clown — just the way he moves his body is enough to creep anyone out.

While Pennywise is the face that everyone in the audience will remember, the meat of the movie comes from The Losers’ Club.

Each kid in the group, united by friendship and circumstance, has their own characteristics, personality, and fears. Bill is a good-natured kid with a stutter, dealing with a recent tragedy.

Beverly, the only girl in the group, is regularly shamed at school and faces abuse at home.

Richie just makes sex jokes. I hesitate to say that any of the kids rise above their respective stereotypes, but the movie does a great job of making the audience care about all of them.

It’s easy to make comparisons between The Losers’ Club and the kids from “Stranger Things” (especially since both

groups share a common actor in Finn Wolfhard), because both “Stranger Things” and “It” excel at mixing a great cast of child actors and a script that allows them to act and talk like real kids. These characters aren’t merely childish, though. The movie goes beyond pure horror to become a true coming-ofage story as the kids lose their innocence and learn to overcome their own doubts and fears.

Overall, the punch of the movie doesn’t come from any of the characters, but from its directing, editing and special effects. Director Andy Muschietti, who also directed 2013’s “Mama,” is skilled at creating tension and suspense. Most of the film’s scariest moments come when Pennywise isn’t even on the screen. Muschietti, instead of flaunting the giant clown, allows Pennywise to manipulate the world around him, creating visual scares both

subtle and in your face, but ones that constantly haunt you.

Another element of the movie that should be noted is its humor, both light and dark.

The kids are actually pretty funny, and a lighthearted joke every now and then helps lift the mood when it gets too heavy.

Occasionally, the movie leans too hard into the humor and the tone shifts so much, it feels like a different movie.

If “It” was trying to be a story about friendship and overcoming adversity through the strength of the bond between friends, the film succeeded. If the movie was trying to be a horror movie about a reality-warping killer clown, it definitely succeeded. Either way, if you’re at all drawn to either of these stories, “It” is certainly the movie to watch. It manages to be chilling and heartfelt and above all, it just feels true to life — except for the shapeshifting clown.

Provided by Warner Bros.

“It” was released on Sept. 8 and grossed $117 million in its opening weekend.

The film is an adaptation of Stephen King’s 1986 eponymous cult-classic novel.

OPINIONS Monday, September 11, 2017

Honoring our 9/11 victims

Jorden James/Editorial Artist

BU should update its memorial to actively remember our lost community members Georgia Westbrook Arts & Culture Editor

Every year on Sept. 11, Binghamton University plants flags around campus in honor of the victims of the terrorist attacks that took place on that day in 2001. Flags are lowered to half-mast and there is usually a moment of silence at the moment of the attack, but there is little that actively reminds the University community of its members we lost that day.

The 15 BU alumni who were

killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks are memorialized on a granite monument in the Memorial Courtyard in the center of the Fine Arts Building, a courtyard that was originally dedicated in 2002 to their memory.

Though this is a beautiful and contemplative space, it has since expanded to include other memorials for campus community members who have passed away.

Because of this, there is no longer a separate space for the 9/11 memorial. Although there doesn’t necessarily need to be a special space honoring the memory of these victims, the University needs to do more to honor the members

of the University family lost on that day.

Rather than dedicating a silent memorial to the event, BU should celebrate the lives its students led while they were here.

One of the ways in which the University can make a meaningful statement about the victims is by naming popular spaces after them and mapping the activities they participated in with memorials that bear their names. WHRW 90.5 FM, the campus radio station, for example, has named its broadcast space after Paul Battaglia, ‘00, who was the station’s general manager in the two years before he was killed when the north tower was

attacked. When you enter the space, you remember who Paul was, what he did for this University and that he was just like you. The impact is significant.

At other universities, memorials to the victims of 9/11 take different forms. Boston College, for example, has a Memorial Labyrinth to encourage mediation on “the intersection of the human and the divine.” At Rockland Community College, there is a 9/11 Memorial Garden with a sculpture incorporating pieces of steel from the site at its center.

These memorials offer different — but equally significant

— opportunities for remembrance.

From a contemplative experience in the labyrinth to a visceral one upon seeing rubble from the World Trade Center, who is to say which way of mourning is most effective, appropriate or healing? Whatever the answer to that question, the important consideration is the people at the center of it all. Memorials have a dual responsibility to those they are honoring and to those who will seek the comfort of the monument. Memorialization is a complicated process, but the goal must always be to enter into a conversation with the basic facts of humanity.

The BU community remains tightly tied to the community in New York City that lost so many that day. The University should provide spaces for students to consider the ways in which the 9/11 victims impacted their campus. It must go beyond a stoic stone in the middle of an academic building. As the link between so many people affected by the tragedy that occurred 16 years ago, BU needs to create a memorial that moves its viewers and forces them to reckon with complex and difficult emotions.

– Georgia Westbrook is a senior majoring in art history.

In defense of not drinking

The drinking culture at BU is less prominent than it seems Kara Bilello

Columnist

“It’s Friday night, who’s hosting the pregame?” It’s a weekly conversation over text, in a group message, or inperson, as you’re walking down the Spine and see a friend. My Spanish professor jokes that The Rathskeller is trash: “Es basura.”

Most of our class laughs, and even for us who don’t, we know The Rat’s reputation of sticky floors and grinding freshmen who can’t get into any of the other bars. When you don’t go out, Saturday nights in the

dorms are for Spotify playlists and flip cup.

According to a 2015 study conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 58 percent of fulltime college students drink regularly. It doesn’t take much work to find out what party is happening when, or which group on campus throws the most intense parties.

Stress often perpetuates the danger of overconsumption and typically plays a significant role in why students drink in the first place. Having a high level of stress from a long week or from social organizations like Greek life and sports is the norm; however, if a student is releasing

their stress through alcohol, it can reach the point of becoming an unhealthy coping mechanism with the potential to morph into a more severe addiction.

According to the same National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism study, about 20 percent of college students fit the criteria for an alcohol use disorder. Students are in a vulnerable position that is only exacerbated by fake IDs. Speaking on a personal level, I have a friend who doesn’t drink because it contradicts his religious beliefs and another who just doesn’t like the way that alcohol makes her feel.

Of course, drinking is often the norm among college

students, and if one does it safely, then that’s perfectly reasonable. The issue arises when binge drinking becomes a regular activity.

According to Sober College, a rehabilitation center that provides treatment for those struggling with alcohol and addiction, collegiate alcohol abuse is often accompanied by injury, assault, death and academic difficulties. Every year after day-drinking events like Parade Day or Santacon, I seem to hear about a fight, someone getting injured or, in the tragic case of this past Parade Day, a BU student dying. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism,

1,825 college students die of alcohol-related causes each year.

In addition, it is not rare for two people to go home together and not remember if consent was present the next morning.

Ninety-seven thousand students report alcohol as a component in their traumatic sexual assault or date rape. All of these factors have the potential to create trauma that is difficult to remedy.

Alcohol is not the devil’s drink and a Manhattan after a long week of classes isn’t necessarily a bad thing — drinking to relax without forming a dependency is fine.

However, this is not the reality for many people, and it is

possible for those who do not drink to feel a sense of isolation if they don’t go out to State Street on Wednesday for trivia night. There is still 42 percent of college students who do not drink regularly, and those two out of five people deserve the same amount of respect as someone who does choose to drink. There is no place for “Why aren’t you going out?” when it is used in a judgmental way, and frankly, I’m shocked and horrified that I even have to say that in the first place. That should be a given.

– Kara Bilello is a junior double-majoring in English and Spanish.

Taking the politics out of teaching

Professors should not express their political views in the classroom Emily Houston

Contributing Columnist

As the sentence-long attribution reads at the end of this article, I major in political science. By declaring this major, I know that I committed to daily lectures on the study of politics, dissecting the motives of politicians and analyzing the habits of voters. But here’s what I didn’t commit to: I did not sign up to hear rants about President Donald Trump’s administration.

I did not consent to weekly tirades about the terrors of the

Republican Party, nor did I agree to the majority of my class time being dominated by Trumpbashing. Here’s looking at you, professors.

In the interest of full disclosure, I actually love hearing my professors hate on Trump.

It encourages me, as a young liberal, to think that change is possible in the next election, and it makes my professors seem more human when they abandon their intended lecture on political parties and talk about current events instead. But of course, my liberal-minded self is going to enjoy hearing the rantings of a liberal professor at a liberal university. According to a study

conducted by the Econ Journal Watch on 40 college campuses, there are about 12 liberal college professors for every conservative one. Here’s the issue: Liberals aren’t the only ones attending Binghamton University and college in general.

Think about the people sitting next to you in your classes, the ones wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat on their heads or an “I was raised RIGHT” sticker on their MacBook. You might glower at them just a little bit when you pass by them on your way to your seat or silently curse them for contributing to Trump’s rise to power. But just because you disagree with them

about their policy preferences doesn’t mean they should be subjected to hearing professors tell them that their ideologies are objectively wrong.

It is a professor’s job to teach a subject to their students, not to rave about their own feelings. Just as most professors don’t find it appropriate to go into detail about their personal lives, so too should professors refrain from instilling their political beliefs in their students.

Remaining unbiased is the responsibility of a teacher, and one that BU professors need to make a stronger commitment to.

When unsuccessful, the result is threatening — students feel

uncomfortable in their own classroom and are dispirited from sharing their point of view.

It’s a professor’s inherent duty to educate — they should never cause a student to feel discouraged from learning.

I think it’s hard to be a Republican on this campus.

Even worse, I think it’s almost impossible to be a Republican political science major. According to a Pew Research Center study, a growing share of college graduates are consistently liberal, meaning that college is becoming a more liberally centered experience. However, in this divisive political time, when Republicans and Democrats have

never seemed more at odds, hearing professors spew hateful rhetoric against Trump can only create a harsher divide. With an increasingly intolerant nation, it is essential for professors to remain neutral in their teaching and to remember that no matter what your political leaning, liberal or conservative, socialist or anarchist or anything in between, we all belong to this one campus community. We have enough partisanship in Washington D.C. — keep the politics out of teaching.

– Emily Houston is a junior double-majoring in English and political science.

FFUN UN

Monday, Monday, September April 3, 2017 11, 2017

Down Like a Clown

Nate Walker

Smart Boy: Delivery

Sudoku

Annabeth Sloan

By The Mepham Group

Level: 1 2 3 4 Solution to Thursday's puzzle

I'll Be Missing You

Nate Walker © 2017 The Mepham Group. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency. All rights reserved.

9/11/17

FOR RELEASE SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Asimov

Hardvey

Nate Walker

Nate Walker

THE Daily Commuter Puzzle ACROSS 1 Grand __; fourrun homer 5 Shapes 10 Play divisions 14 African nation 15 Under way; in progress 16 Uninteresting speaker 17 Hyper 19 Group at a family reunion 20 Bicycle part 21 Opponent 23 Fleur-de-__ 24 Claim against property 26 Give a speech 28 Request for help 31 Crueler 34 By way of 35 Fencing swords 37 Subsides 40 Troubles 42 One’s equals 43 Word on the sticker on a banana 44 Sandwich shop 45 Arranges 47 Religious sister 48 Undies, for some 50 Penny-pinchers 52 Toothpaste brand 54 Penny 55 Mauna __ 56 Break into bits 60 Casual farewells 64 Meanie 66 Car 68 Mon.’s follower 69 Pitfall 70 __ Cuisine; frozen food brand 71 His and __ 72 Scatter 73 Vane direction DOWN 1 Go no further 2 In __ with; smitten by

by Jacqueline E. Mathews

Thursday’s Puzzle Solved

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 18 22 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 36 38 39 41

Over-the-hill Esprit de corps PC alternative Frequently Cut of pork Bird of peace Flower stalk Opening trio Clavicle Characteristic Good judgment Assumed name Hither and __; in a great many places Pass, as time Rex or Donna Gung ho Heap Coffin carrier Sporting events Miscalculates Take for granted Red meat Make fuzzy Feinstein and Cruz: abbr.

Gentlemen

©2017 Tribune Content Agency, LLC All Rights Reserved.

46 __ beans 49 Part of TGIF 51 Steady; unchanging 52 Fabric 53 Scoundrel 54 Task 57 Cathedral service

58 Female relative 59 Tiny night light 61 “...__ yellow ribbon ’round the ole oak...”

62 “Woe is me!”

63 Transmitted 65 Feminine suffix 67 Kitten’s cry

WEEKEND FALL 2017

8 Alana Epstein/Pipe Dream Photographer

WARRIORS

Well, Weekend Warrior, you told yourself it would be a chill weekend full of movies and wine, but another weekend passed — another weekend you accidentally finished off a double handle of Barton vodka before stumbling over to State Street. Somehow you ended up with a full bottle of hot sauce and a night full of regrets, but that’s what college is all about … right? Either way, we’ll see you do it all over again next weekend.

9

SPORTS

Men's soccer falls to George Mason

bupipedream.com | September 11, 2017

Men’s Soccer Schedule:

Despite three-goal outing, Binghamton unable to secure win

Michael Steinberg

well on Friday,� said BU head coach Paul Marco. “Perhaps one of our better performances.�

Binghamton had its offense going early with a goal from junior forward Nikos Psarras in the fifth minute of play. BU’s attack remained consistent as it finished the night with nine shots on goal and 20 shots as a team, double the Patriots’ total shots for the entire game.

GMU responded to the goal with two of its own from senior forward Henning Dirks

and sophomore midfielder Ryan Mingachos, pushing the score to 2-1 at the half.

Despite a notable offensive Psarras went on to find the performance from the Binghamton back of the net again as he fired a University’s men’s soccer team, the shot in the 64th minute to tie the team fell to George Mason, 4-3, game at two. After surrendering a little over seven minutes into another goal to George Mason, overtime. Even though the loss BU responded when freshman to the Patriots (3-1-1) marked midfielder Noah Luescher tied the third consecutive loss for the the game up at three in the 88th Bearcats (2-3), the squad remained minute to force an overtime. optimistic about the remainder of “You score three goals, you its season. should hopefully win the game,� “I thought we played quite Marco said.

Unfortunately, those three goals were not enough, as the Patriots scored in the 98th minute to defeat the Bearcats in overtime.

Marco attributed the defeat to a few key mistakes from players who played well otherwise. One example he pointed to was a missed clearance that led to the first Patriots goal. “For as well as guys are playing, if they have one moment that lapses and [show] a lack of concentration, you may be having a great game,� Marco said. “But it may cost us a game if you aren’t sharp in one moment.�

Marco stressed the importance of fitness for the Bearcats’ future success and their ability to keep games within reach. He acknowledged many of the team’s issues to its lack of fitness when compared to opposing squads. “[George Mason] didn’t make any changes, and we had to make changes because guys are tired and Katherine Scott/Pipe Dream Photographer cramping,� Marco said.

According to Marco, the lack Junior forward Nikos Psarras logged two goals, the first of which was just five of fitness and injury prompted minutes into play, during the Bearcats’ matchup with George Mason this past Friday. the absence of four major players:

Pipe Dream Sports

junior midfielder Florian Orth, junior midfielder Harrison Weilbacher, junior midfielder Conrad Nowowiejski and redshirt sophomore back Stephen McKenna. Despite the fitness concerns, Marco recognized that the team has been performing well, especially against the Patriots. “We created many of our scoring opportunities,� Marco said. “We kept the ball for spells in the game. We were very useful with the ball. Possession was quite good in the game. We handled some of their special players in moments when they tried to get dangerous.�

Despite the losing streak, Marco emphasized that the Bearcats’ team this year is an especially good one. Although BU has not won since August, Psarras and Luescher have emerged as vital contributors who have positively impacted the team. “We knew when the season started and the guys arrived for preseason that it was the start of something special,� Marco said.

The future is undeniably bright for the Bearcats, and there is not an overwhelming number of problems that Marco believes the Bearcats need to address, even with the recent slump in mind. “I think we just need to clean up some of these mistakes that we’re making and we’ll start to see the W’s hopefully start showing up again,� Marco said.

Binghamton is seeking to fix these mistakes before its match against American University on Monday. Kickoff is scheduled for noon on Sept. 11 from Reeves Field in Washington, D.C.

@ American University noon

9/11

vs. Columbia University 1 p.m.

9/23

@ Canisius College 7 p.m.

@ Cornell University 7 p.m.

9/30

9/16

9/26

@ Stony Brook TBA Jonathan Flores/Design Assistant

Volleyball falters in three-game sweep at Cornell Invitational Offensive inconsistency and lack of ball control contribute to Binghamton struggles Samuel Ditchek

of 25-18, 25-22 and 25-21, respectively. Despite winning the second frame, the Bearcats were outscored in points, kills, aces, blocks and assists in the opener.

Similar to the first game, offensive woes plagued the Bearcats in their second matchup of the weekend against Valparaiso University.

The Crusaders (4-5) took control of the series early, capturing victories in the first two frames.

In an effort to avoid the sweep, BU took the third frame by capitalizing on a seven-point run to start the game. Unable to continue their success, the Bearcats’ offense struggled in the last set and Binghamton ultimately fell to Valparaiso, earning its second loss of the weekend. “There were some stretches where we just don’t connect very well and the hitters struggle a little bit in finding the open spots,� Kiriyama said. “The other thing is sometimes we’ll have certain players still have a really nice match and play well but not some of the others are struggling.�

Sports Editor

When freshman outside hitter Samantha Gioiosa failed to connect on what would be the last set, the Binghamton volleyball team could only shake their heads in disappointment as they dropped their final game and sequence, 25-10.

Despite winning three out of their previous four matches, the Bearcats (3-7) collected three losses in the Cornell Invitational this weekend.

With team morale and confidence at a season high, BU kicked off its weekend with a tough matchup against Cornell University. Although the Big Red (3-3) downed Binghamton in four sets, each frame remained competitive throughout. “We came in with a lot of confidence, especially after playing Siena early in the week,� said BU head coach Glenn Kiriyama. “We knew our matches with Cornell are usually pretty good battles and long matches.�

Binghamton dropped the first, third and fourth sets against Cornell with scores

Pipe Dream Archives Senior setter Sarah Ngo earned 41 assists and 21 digs in the opening match of the Cornell Invitational on Friday.

In the second game of the doubleheader on Saturday, Binghamton was dominated by a much more physical St.

URY LUX NT DE STU ING! S HOU

John’s squad. The Red Storm (7-3) swept the Bearcats in three straight sets and outscored them by 28 on the day.

BU committed 28 errors, posted a .066 hitting percentage and recorded just one block in the loss to St. John’s. The last set offered insight to Binghamton’s inconsistency, as the team turned in a 10-point frame. “Consistency is something we try to work on a lot,� Kiriyama said. “I think that’s the sign of an experienced player. The next couple of weeks we’ve got to get ready for the conference. We’re working out on some things that we need to straighten out for our team.�

In the Bearcats’ defense, the lack of height among the players has definitely been a contributing factor in several defeats this season. Facing off against freshman outside hitter Jordan McCalla and other 6-foot players, BU was simply undersized and overpowered in its matchup with St. John’s. “They had a 6’4’’ outside that was hard to stop at times, but we got our hands on quite a few balls that she hit,â€? Kiriyama said. “I thought their middles ‌ we didn’t handle them very well or block them very well.

The height could have been a

5 , a nd S 4 , 3 M ROO D E B

significant factor in this match.�

Even though the Bearcats came up winless this weekend, the team is hoping to utilize the rest of its nonconference schedule to work on its consistency and ball control.

Entering its last tournament before America East Conference play, BU will go on to battle more high-level competition next weekend. “I think they know the things they need to work on ‌ each of them has a role to play,â€? Kiriyama said. “They just got to get a little bit better in their roles. Hopefully we can click better on offensive, both from passing to setting and then connecting with our hitters.â€?

After falling in each match of the Cornell Invitational, Binghamton will compete in the Hofstra Tournament next weekend. First serve against Hofstra University is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday from the David S. Mack Physical Education Center in Hempstead, New York.

NOW G! IN LEAS

-PGUT!#JOHIBNUPO

21 s @2 n Loft shingto

221

Wa

!MPGUTBUCJOHIBNUPO DPN

-PGUT"U#JOHIBNUPO DPN 0 s @6 Loft nry St.

15 s @2 Loft tate St.

!MPGUTBUCJOHIBNUPO DPN

!MPGUTBUCJOHIBNUPO DPN

e 60 H

S 221

MEN'S SOCCER

Bearcats lose in overtime SEE PAGE 9 Monday, September 11, 2017

BU ties Lafayette, shuts out Cornell Rachel Tomei/Staff Photographer Senior goalkeeper Katie Hatziyianis anchored the Bearcat defense as she collected three saves and a shutout victory against Cornell this past weekend.

Women's soccer surpasses 2016 scoring output behind Saager's offensive prowess Evan Cole Assistant Sports Editor

Last year, in 18 games, Binghamton University’s women’s soccer team scored only 12 goals. This year, in the Bearcats’ eighth game, they netted their 13th goal of the season. BU’s offensive turnaround has contributed greatly to the team’s 5-1-2 start.

Both the stellar play of redshirt junior forward Kayla Saager and the team’s fluid offense have played a major factor in Binghamton’s success.

“Kayla’s certainly had her share in terms of goals and assists, but it’s been shared,”

said BU head coach Neel Bhattacharjee. “If it’s not Kayla [scoring], and she’s getting double-teamed, it just opens up lanes and shots for other people.”

The Bearcats earned points in each of their past two games, as well as every match this season, tying Lafayette, 1-1, on Thursday and defeating Cornell, 2-0, on Sunday. Against the Leopards (2-3-1), Binghamton reverted to last year’s form in the first 45 minutes, unable to move the ball crisply and failing to create scoring opportunities.

Lafayette had a 5-0 advantage in shots, forcing senior goalkeeper Katie Hatziyianis to make several saves to keep the game at a draw.

“It was our poorest half of the year,” Bhattacharjee said.

“We were fortunate not to be down at halftime. Katie made two absolutely brilliant saves in that first half — otherwise, we would’ve been down 2-0.”

The Bearcats played the second half with a renewed offensive energy, creating several more chances than they did previously and tallying nine shots in the half. After allowing a goal in the 61st minute, BU quickly responded by tying up the match with a goal from Saager.

Despite multiple opportunities throughout the remainder of the game, Binghamton failed to bury a tie-breaking goal, resulting in

a 1-1 draw.

“We felt that an opportunity slipped,” Bhattacharjee said. “If you don’t play for 45 minutes, you get penalized. [We] could’ve won it in the second half or overtime, but it’s on us that we didn’t hold the first 45 minutes with quality play.”

In just a three-day turnaround, Binghamton looked to redeem itself against Cornell (1-3). An aggressive start from Saager and sophomore forward Ryan Reilly gave the Bearcats an early 2-0 lead. In the second half, Cornell upped its pressure in attempts to get back into the game. Despite Big Red’s efforts, BU maintained its advantage

throughout, securing the shutout victory. Binghamton dominated throughout the game, outshooting Cornell, 17-6. The victory marked Hatziyianis’ first solo shutout of the season.

“We talked about playing a more complete game and getting off to a good start,” Bhattacharjee said. “The first 45 minutes were fantastic. At the end of the day, it ended up being a really solid win.”

Along with the offense’s improvement since last season, the play of Hatziyianis has also been exceptional.

Allowing under one goal per game and boasting a .814 save percentage, she has anchored a defense

that’s shut down a number of opposing offenses.

Coupled with Hatziyianis’ play, the Bearcats’ offensive improvement has added an element to their identity that did not exist in 2016. The team will need this development to carry into America East Conference play to improve on last year’s 2-6 record in conference play.

“We’re not a onedimensional team,” Bhattacharjee said.

Binghamton’s next game is scheduled against Bryant University on Friday in Smithfield, Rhode Island.

Kickoff from Bulldog Stadium is expected at 3 p.m.

[ATHLETE SHOWCASE]: Allison Davis paces Bearcats From walk-on to standout, Davis seeks to dominate competetion in final year on cross country Julian Guevara Pipe Dream Sports

Binghamton University senior cross country standout Allison Davis has emerged as a confident leader of her squad.

Her career began as a freshman walk-on and she quickly gained the attention of BU head coach Annette Acuff. Although she was actively recruited

by BU, she was not offered a scholarship as a freshman. “[Davis] made a great impression on us her freshman year, and we had a very good feeling she would develop well,” Acuff said.

Acuff praised Davis for her admirable work ethic and consistent growth over the years. Davis recalls her struggles the last couple years of high school and how she hit a plateau. Unfazed by the collegiate stage, she persisted to challenge herself to make an impact on the team, even as a walk-on. Drawing support from several people in her life, Davis’ mother helped her discover the joys and pains of running distance competitively.

“My mom is actually the one who got me into running, because in her early 20s she got really into running,” Davis said.

“I was never a runner growing up, though. After a road race, she said, ‘Imagine what you could do if you trained,’ so a couple days after I changed my

permission slip from soccer to cross country.”

She also credits her accomplishments to her Binghamton coach and the work ethic she embodies. The kind of intensive training program that Acuff employs has undoubtedly garnered successful results throughout her tenure.

“My favorite part about coaching Allison is watching how hard she works,” Acuff said. “She’s such a hard worker, very dedicated, she’s very passionate about everything that she does and she’s also a great communicator, which really helps a lot in coaching her.”

Davis also stressed the importance of teammates in cross country, despite it being known as an individual sport.

A longtime teammate, junior Erika Yamazaki, said she looks up to Davis not only as a runner and a teammate, but also as a role model.

“I met Allison on my official visit in my senior year of high school,” Yamazaki said. “I felt it during the visit and I still feel it now being her housemate and teammate, that she is genuinely one of the nicest people I have ever met.”

Davis’ career has been defined by progress. As a distance runner, Davis also competes in both indoor and outdoor track and field for

Binghamton. She has seen an abundance of success in track, most notably a fifth-place finish in the America East (AE) Outdoor Championships in the 5K race as a sophomore.

“Allison’s consistent progress is very inspiring,” Yamazaki added.

“During distance runs and workouts, she runs with pep and enthusiasm that is contagious.”

The talented senior recognizes the significance of strong working relationships within track and cross country teams. One of her favorite moments of her Binghamton career was running the 4x8 relay at the AE Indoor Championships as a junior.

“I really thought I’d never run a relay again at a conference championship,” Davis said. “I was coming off a huge [personal record] in the 5K the night before. I just remember being so excited to be a part of a relay.”

Davis seeks to bring her hard work and determination to help a young team in an extremely strong conference.

The BU distance runners will be put to the test this season, competing in meets at the University at Buffalo, Princeton and Lehigh to prepare them for the tough AE Championship ahead.

“I want to continue improving, just as an athlete; as a person,” Davis said. “As much

Provided by BU Athletics Senior Allison Davis leads the Binghamton women’s cross country team in her final year.

as my confidence has grown, I know I can get a little more.”

As a senior, the dark cloud of postgraduation life is always looming. Davis, however, is excited for the

new opportunities that she will be provided with, as she will graduate from the Decker School of Nursing.

“I’ll graduate with my BSN and take my NCLEX [exam]

probably next summer, and hopefully pass the first time, and then hopefully begin my career as a nurse, which I’m really excited about,” she added.