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TAPS executive director departs BU prematurely Brian Favela steps down after initiating license plate recognition software Sasha Hupka Assistant News Editor
Kevin Paredes/Photo Editor Jack Hogan, a freshman majoring in business administration, uses a virtual reality headset at the PricewaterhouseCoopers booth Wednesday evening during Big Four Night hosted by Beta Alpha Psi honors society. The event was one of many career-oriented functions happening this week.
Those with a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of five years of management experience and a deep knowledge of parking may want to apply to be the new executive director of Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS) at Binghamton University. The position, currently listed as available on the University’s website, was left open after Brian Favela, former executive director of TAPS bid BU farewell in July. After leaving the University, Favela began working as a regional manager for Republic Parking System in Houston, Texas, where he is currently employed. According to Meghan Schofield, assistant director of marketing for TAPS, Favela left the University voluntarily, for personal reasons completely unrelated to his job performance. “He did outstanding work in his short time at the University,” Schofield wrote in an email. “We were disappointed that he wasn’t able to continue and he enjoyed the opportunity to work at Binghamton.” Favela was hired at the beginning of the spring 2016 semester. Prior to working at BU, Favela served as the senior director of parking operations and transportation at the Texas Medical Center for almost four years. At the time Favela was hired, the University was facing growing student concern about parking on campus. To address these issues, Favela made
plans to utilize technology to make parking easier and more accessible for students. During his time as executive director, phone apps were developed to track buses and additional Zipcars were placed on campus. Furthermore, Favela helped create new carpooling incentives for students willing to offer others a ride. According to Cornelia Mead, assistant vice president for student affairs administration and auxiliaries, many of Favela’s initiatives are still in progress and will continue to be implemented over the course of the semester. “We have implemented ‘license plate recognition’ and the sticker-free campus permit system,” Mead wrote in an email. “A new parking lot is under construction west of the Bartle Drive entry. We will have a new bike share program in place later this fall. We have increased campus shuttle service.” Mead also added that TAPS was happy to see ride-sharing through Uber and Lyft come to the University, although she said TAPS could not take credit for it. The search for Favela’s replacement is ongoing. According to the job listing, TAPS is looking for an individual with a broad knowledge of parking, transportation and transit systems operation who is experienced in setting strategic initiatives and vision for large organizations. “The position was created to attract someone who could integrate parking and transportation strategies and
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Campus community Snapchat strategy takes over commemorates 9/11 Jillian Forstadt
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Student organizations honor victims through volunteer work, flag display Amy Donovan Assistant News Editor
On Sept. 11, 2001, 15 Binghamton University alumni lost their lives. Sixteen years later, student organizations memorialized the victims, hosting a gooddeed marathon and planting 2,996 small American flags along the Spine. For the past 13 years, Chabad and Hillel have hosted the Mitzvah Marathon on 9/11. The demonstrations are designed to pay tribute to victims’ lives and encourage students to do a mitzvah, or a good deed, in their honor. Mariah Stein, the president of Chabad and a senior majoring in human development, said she believes people are starting to forget 9/11. “It’s something that happened a while ago and people are starting to connect less and less, so having something like this, even if it’s just for a second, it gets people to remember it,” Stein said. The Mitzvah Marathon featured different booths where students could donate to the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse, make sandwiches for a local soup kitchen or cards for sick children and troops overseas. Additionally, students could participate through a blood drive held in the University Union’s Mandela Room, where they received stickers reminding them that “a little light dispels much darkness.”
After students finished making their sandwiches or writing their cards, they wrote their names on cards that featured a picture of a 9/11 victim and posted them to a fence on the Spine. Troy Parker, a senior double-majoring in political science and history, said he made sandwiches to remember the victims in a more positive light. “Obviously it’s a very difficult day for some people and it’s an important day for the country where we can come together, and I think things like this are helpful no matter what the day is, but today especially,” Parker said. Betty Cohn, director of engagement at Chabad and a junior studying in biomedical ethics in the individualized major program, worked with participants in creating cards for sick children and veterans as a part of the event’s theme of promoting positivity. “I think it is very important because it is usually a sad day and we’re really trying to have people do good deeds today and do really good things and try to generate some positively in the day,” Cohn said. As the sun began to set on Sept. 10, members of the College Republicans and the Binghamton Review planted one flag for each victim along the Spine. Each flag represented one victim of the attacks. According to Anthony Covelli, president
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You’re likely to catch a glimpse of the life of your classmate, your professor or an alumnus on Binghamton University’s social media through the Snapchat Takeover program. Through the initiative, individuals and organizations can request to be featured on BingBearcats, the University’s popular Snapchat account. For 24 hours, highlighted individuals will take viewers through a variety of moments, ranging from campus events and extracurriculars, to courses and office hours. According to John Brhel, media and public relations coordinator for the University, the intent is to showcase a day in the life of those within the BU community. “We look at this as the campus’ account, something we can share with the entire community which distinguishes it from other accounts we maintain,” Brhel wrote in an email. While the account, first launched in spring 2015, had relatively few views at first, it gained traction with the addition of the Snapchat Takeover program in summer 2016. Since then, the University communications team has achieved recognition from the SUNY Council for University Advancement, winning the award for best use of the social media. Prior to the academic year, the program was partially managed by the Student Association Programming Board (SAPB), headed by Max Maurice, former vice president for programming. According to Maurice, now a firstyear graduate student studying electrical engineering, his team acted as a middleman between the student groups requesting
Rebecca Kiss/Assistant Photo Editor The BingBearcats Snapchat account typically receives 2,000 to 3,000 views per post. “Our audience has benefitted by seeing the diversity of experiences that our students have, whether it’s leading a dance team, engaging in summer research or no joke being a dog,” said John Brhel, media and public relations coordinator at BU.
a takeover and the communications department, creating a form that was available on the SAPB B-Engaged website. This, he said, was especially helpful once the volume of requests spiked after the fall takeovers led by Maurice — specifically, Fetty Wap’s performance. While a takeover may help boost an event’s attendance, Maurice said that the program primarily helps to spread awareness of activities to campus
community members. “I wanted to make Binghamton [University] seem as ‘lit’ as possible,” Maurice said. The account typically receives 2,000 to 3,000 views per post. There has been a steady rise in followers over the last two years, with current and prospective students, as well as alumni and community
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and Transportation Stakeholders Group, which provides community planning,” Schofield wrote. input and feedback for the “Our ideal candidate is someone TAPS office. with experience with both the “We have very capable directors transportation and parking of Transportation and Parking, and industries, familiarity with very capable staff in both these institutional contexts and an areas,” Mead wrote. “In addition, understanding of transportation the PTSG, with membership demand management principles.” from faculty, staff, and students, Until a candidate is hired, Mead continues to be active. Their is acting in the role of the executive involvement has impacted many director. She wrote that she has of the improvements mentioned been assisted by the rest of the above, as well as pedestrian safety TAPS staff, as well as the Parking improvements on campus.”
The new executive director will have their own challenges to face; although Favela implemented many new initiatives, his replacement will need to continue planning for the transportation and parking needs of BU’s increasingly decentralized campus, especially in regard to the opening of the new School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Johnson City. Favela did not immediately respond to Pipe Dream’s request for comment.
Rebecca Kiss/Assistant Photo Editor One flag was planted on the Spine for each of the 2,996 victims of the 9/11 attacks. “It’s important to honor those who lost their lives, and it’s definitely important to remember all of those fallen heroes and innocent people that passed away so tragically,” said Anthony Covelli, president of College Republicans and a junior majoring in political science.
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“It’s important to honor those who lost their lives, and it’s of the College Republicans and definitely important to remember a junior majoring in political all of those fallen heroes and science, the flags were planted as innocent people that passed away a sign of respect for those who did so tragically,” Covelli said. not come home. Since 2002, the University
has honored the victims through an outdoor memorial located in the courtyard of the Fine Arts Building. Eric Lee and Dillon Savino contributed reporting to this story.
Pipe Dream Archives Brian Favela, the former executive director of BU’s Transportation and Parking Services, used technology to find solutions for parking at BU. Before leaving the University in July, he implemented initiatives designed to make parking more accessible.
BingBearcats Snapchat account highlights campus life SOCIAL FROM PAGE 1 members, as the main viewers. While the program proves to be an effective marketing strategy, it also gives viewers a near-authentic look at the varied experiences one can have at BU, according to Brhel. “Our audience has benefitted by seeing the diversity of experiences that our students have, whether it’s leading a dance team, engaging
in summer research or - no joke being a dog,” Brhel wrote. In order to take over the account, individuals will meet with Brhel to discuss what their takeovers might look like. If the takeover sounds engaging and they agree to abide by the Responsible Use Agreement, linked on the program’s website, they will then be scheduled for a takeover and granted access to the account.
Samantha Wieder, ’16, who majored in English and now works as a junior staff writer at BuzzFeed, requested to showcase her office life in a takeover this summer. According to Wieder, this elicited an enthusiastic response from viewers. “I put my e-mail address at the end of the takeover and was surprised but glad to see so many students reach out with questions
and enthusiasm about internship and career opportunities at the company,” Wieder wrote in an email. “I think it’s important, as an alumni to stay in the loop and be a resource to students in any way you can.” Ethan Feuer, an undeclared sophomore, took over the Snapchat account last year to promote the Public Speaking Lab on campus. He said that many of his clients in
the following days had found the lab through the takeover. “I think it was really cool to have such visibility,” Feuer said. “It got a lot of really cool feedback too.” Tamar Ashdot-Bari, a senior majoring in English, said that the marketing for the University is headed in a good direction. “I like the idea that I get to be seeing what people do that I
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normally wouldn’t get to see,” Ashdot-Bari said. The University continues to invest in Snapchat as a marketing strategy, designing geofilters and purchasing a pair of Snapchat Spectacles for the takeovers. This, Brhel wrote, will continue to give viewers a taste of life at and after BU that is a little out of the norm. Conner Torpey and Simra Aziz contributed reporting to this story.
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Police Watch The following accounts were provided by Investigator Patrick Reilly of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. Student taken to the hospital SATURDAY, Sept. 9, 1:20 a.m. — Officers responded to Hughes Hall of Hinman College after receiving a report of an intoxicated female. Upon arriving at the scene, officers observed that the female, an 18-year-old student, was conscious and alert. The female was laying on an air mattress. She said she had consumed about four shots of vodka around 10 p.m. and smoked marijuana around the same time. She complained of a very painful headache near an incision on her head, which she had sustained from a previous operation. Officers contacted Vestal Volunteer Emergency Squad, and the female was transported to the hospital. Nametags vandalized SATURDAY, Sept. 9, 9:48 a.m. — UPD received a call from a 21-year-old female in Digman Hall of Dickinson Community. The female wanted to report that several paper nametags had been removed from the doors on the second floor of the building. The dorms affected appeared to all be in the immediate vicinity of the elevators. According to the female, the nametags had been taped to the doors and had been peeled off and left on the floor. There are currently no suspects. Suggestive texts sent to student SATURDAY, Sept. 9, 11:11 a.m. — An 18-year-old
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female contacted police from Lehman Hall of Hinman College after receiving harassing text messages from an unfamiliar number. The female stated that she had received five text messages on Thursday, Sept. 7. The text messages were sexual in nature. One message read, “You’re that blonde chick that lives next door to my friend.” Another followed with “Hear you’re curious about the BBC.” The next message stated, “Let me know girl,” and was followed by an explicit image of a male, naked from the waist down, engaging in sexual activity. The female said she doesn’t have her phone number displayed on any form of social media and said only a few people know her phone number. She said she has not responded to any of the text messages. The case remains under investigation. Driver parking illegally hits car MONDAY, Sept. 11, 4:51 p.m. — A 19-year-old male contacted UPD from Parking Lot M4 after he noticed damage on his vehicle. There was a large dent on the driver’s side of the vehicle, with scratches down the side of the car. Officers said it appeared that the vehicle parked in the neighboring space had hit the male’s vehicle while attempting to pull in. The suspect had left a business card with contact information. Officers called the phone number listed on the card, but they never heard back from the other driver. Officers also contacted BU’s Transportation and Parking Services, but were informed the vehicle was not registered on campus and seemed to be parking illegally. Upon returning to the parking lot an hour later, the suspect’s vehicle was gone. Officers contacted the suspect’s insurance company to report the incident.
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College Progressives' call for direct action gets heated Alana Epstein
sit-in, which lasted over two weeks, was a response to the proposed blue-light call boxes and camera system on the West Side of the city of Binghamton. Clark Oliver, a member of the College Progressives E-Board and a sophomore double-majoring in political science and Africana studies, said direct action has been proven to be effective at BU. “The discussion on direct action is especially important because, like we covered, electoral politics can only achieve certain means,� Oliver said. “Direct action has worked at BU before, whether it’s what we did with Sodexo workers last semester in helping them successfully raise wages or our sit-in of the Couper Administration Building.� In light of recent events in Charlottesville, the discussion brought up the antifa, or anti-
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Binghamton University students gathered on the first floor of the University Union on Monday night to discuss direct action in politics and activism. The event, hosted by the BU College Progressives and led by the organization’s executive board, asked attendees to think about direct action and what it meant to them. According to the group, direct action is any form of public protest. One example given was the removal of Confederate flags and monuments throughout the United States. They said that on the BU campus, an example of direct action would be the sit-in at the Couper Administration Building that occurred last semester. The
Courtney Mitchell/Staff Photographer The College Progressives hosted a discussion on direct action Monday night. The members said that on the Binghamton University campus, an example of direct action would be the sit-in at the Couper Administration Building that occurred last semester.
facist, movement. According to the College Progressives, antifa is focused on confronting the ideology of the far right and white supremacists through direct action. Numerous members of the College Progressives spoke about how nonviolence doesn’t always work,
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holding that violence is sometimes necessary when facing white supremacists or neo-Nazis. According to Jacob Chank, a junior majoring in political science, successful instances of direct action weren’t always nonviolent. “A lot of the things we look
at as “nonviolent� direct action only turned out the way they did because of the threat of violence being present,� Chank said. “Antifa is anyone who is organizing against fascism.� At one point during the discussion, a student attendee said he opposed this view of direct action, but the opposing student declined Pipe Dream’s request for comment following the event. The discussion also highlighted the faults in the Electoral College, and why direct action is synonymous with activism. Jonathan Ferrera, a member of the College Progressives and a junior double-majoring in English and philosophy, said progressives should continue to support freedom of speech. “I’m scared that we’re developing a precedent to shut down other people’s voices and
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The implications of climate change can no longer be ignored Kristen DiPietra Columnist
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With a new fall semester comes another job and internship fair, a resource designed to help all Binghamton University students find jobs. Although Harpur College students compose a campus majority, they’re not provided with the same opportunities as those enrolled in other schools like the Watson School of Engineering or the School of Management (SOM). The lack of employers specifically recruiting liberal arts majors, or at least the lack of those that list that they’re hiring all majors, leaves countless students to conduct independent job searches. Pipe Dream addressed the same concern in an editorial published before last year’s career fair, and was hoping to see an improvement in the options offered. Sadly, however, this did not happen. Last year, more than 123 companies and organizations sent recruiters to the job and internship fair. This year, according to the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development, 133 employers will attend the fair. Despite the increase in employers, there are still limited options for Harpur students.
Large companies like Citi Technology, General Electric, Lockheed Martin and Procter & Gamble will be present at the fair, recruiting students with backgrounds in electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering and business administration. Each of these majors fall under the Watson School of Engineering or the SOM, meaning Harpur students have few opportunities to network with and later work for these companies, even in capacities related to liberal arts, such as communications. Although Harpur Edge holds events like Cool Connections/ Hot Alumni for Harpur students, these events often feature alumni who graduated from BU more than a decade ago. They are often unfamiliar with current application processes and the job market, making it difficult for students to relate to their advice. Although these alumni can be an inspiration to current students, these events do not necessarily connect students with potential
employers like Watson and SOM events do. Watson held an event prior to the job and internship fair to help prepare students for the fair, enlisting a panel of employers to reveal secrets about what they look for in potential employees. SOM held a Big Four event for students to network with these companies, and there are numerous other events lined up to connect students to leading companies like Deloitte and KPMG. The only possibilities for Harpur students at the job and internship fair seem to be companies looking for potential employees in “all majors.” However, there are no Harpurspecific events to prepare students for the fair or to connect them with companies and organizations looking for new employees with liberal arts degrees. Perhaps this is because employers must pay for a spot at the job and internship fair. Forprofit companies can pay $500 for a curtained booth or $300 for
a standard booth, while nonprofit organizations must pay $125 for a standard booth. Although the cost is less for nonprofit organizations, large corporations are more than able to pay for spots at college job fairs across the United States. Although Harpur College is marketed as being the core of BU, the University still does not have a reputation of producing graduates with strong liberal arts backgrounds. Therefore, these smaller companies and nonprofit organizations are more likely to spend the registration fee at an exclusively liberal arts college. The University should consider holding separate job and internship fairs for each school, ensuring that all students have an equal opportunity to meet with employers in their field of study. Harpur College is the largest school within BU. Harpur students come from a wide array of disciplines and should be given the same opportunities to find their first job as SOM and Watson students.
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In the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, communities across the southern United States and the Caribbean are struggling to regain what has been lost. Houses, families and livelihoods have been obliterated by these natural disasters. Several articles published last week explored the palpable link between Hurricane Harvey and climate change. Alan Reynolds, the author of a Newsweek op-ed, paints those who make climate change part of the conversation as smug and political: “Their authors claim to be wise and well informed, and anyone who dares to question their ‘settled science’ must need to have their eyes pried open and their mouths shut.” However, there has been a significant pushback from other news sources, by either claiming this link was false or by omitting the issue of climate change entirely in their coverage. The past weeks have shown us that we can no longer dispute facts. These storms may have reflected a relatively normal and seasonal occurrence, but the magnitude of these storms has been exacerbated by rising global temperatures. According to NPR, in the simplest of explanations, melted polar ice caps and rising ocean temperatures create more seismic storms. Somehow, those who choose to believe this reality suffer from a delusional liberal narrative of fear. However, plenty of conservatives now embrace the truth of climate change, including Lynn Scarlett, a former Bush administration official who now leads global public policy at the Nature Conservancy. Climate change is neither a political issue nor a partisan one;
it is a global, multi-generational phenomenon that will require extensive planning and a cultural revolution to combat an attitude toward our planet that is cavalier at best. We see storms as isolated incidents rather than part of a larger trend that has been observed and scrutinized by leading climatologists. Although these professionals have been doing this arduous detective work for decades, it’s somehow just too big a leap of faith to believe that our ways of thinking must change rather than adapt to the now perilous conditions we’ve created. There’s often an aversion to political discourse in the midst of a national tragedy. Florida Gov. Rick Scott has banned the phrase “climate change” from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Additionally, radio host Rush Limbaugh recently told his listeners that hurricane warnings were a panic-inducing hoax. This can be considered homicidal: encouraging listeners to ignore the possibility of evacuating a Category 5 hurricane should be enough to charge Limbaugh in the deaths of any people who chose not to evacuate. It’s time to indict this ignorance. The people in power sustain these lies to ensure their own toxic interests of exploiting natural resources. When their houses are destroyed in the next disaster, they will simply move to their New York townhouse or their Bel Air mansion. They project the title of “elite” onto educated men and women who believe in climate change, implicating them in destruction of our country’s fabric. These people are more powerful than any hurricane our oceans can conjure. And they wreak just as much havoc. – Kristen DiPietra is a senior double-majoring in English and human development.
The problem with protagonists Characters in Young Adult literature lack cultural diversity
Hannah Rosenfield
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Reading was something I loved from a young age. While I was enthusiastic to spend my free time reading new books, I remember that not all of my classmates felt that way. When I read, I could picture myself as Eloise in the Plaza Hotel or as Katniss with a bow and arrow. I admired how intelligent Hermione was and how Matilda never quit wanting to learn. I couldn’t understand how some of my peers were disgruntled
during reading time and reluctant to pick up a new book. Looking back, maybe I was able to picture myself as my favorite literary characters because not only did we share the same rebellious spirit and imagination, but additionally, I could discern the commonality of our race. According to a study by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center at the University of Wisconsin, of 3,400 books published in 2016, only 286 were about black people. If you do the math, that equates to around 8 percent of all children’s books, some of which will never make it into a local bookstore or library. According to The New York
Times, today, about 30 percent of public school students are black and 40 percent are Latino, so this disproportionate representation is even more obvious when compared to the number of students of color attending public schools. Books serve as “windows and mirrors,” as Chad Everett, a guest blogger for Scholastic Publishing, describes. They are windows in the sense that we can glimpse into the lives of others. We can examine and learn about different moments throughout history, while also sensitizing students to social justice issues that they themselves may not have experienced firsthand. Books are
mirrors in the sense that while reading, we can see pieces of ourselves in the characters. Mirror texts teach us that our problems are important and that our unique experiences matter. Instilling a love for reading in students becomes problematic when students do not see themselves reflected in the texts they read. When a lack of characters of their own culture is noticeable throughout literature, readers do not connect and relate to a text in the same way that a student whose ethnic group is portrayed in the text might relate to it. This is most relevant for minority groups, which are grossly
underrepresented as protagonists in literature. When readers cannot find a representation of themselves in a book, it teaches readers that their society values them less than the more widely represented characters of a majority background. Books are tools for teaching important lessons and values, and through underrepresentation, students in minority groups do not have the same opportunity to picture themselves as who they can be — whether it be a doctor, superhero, mother or rock star. As a college student, I no longer read Young Adult literature, but the lessons in the books I
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have read provided me with a love of reading, something that is necessary for college, motivating me to get through difficult readings and assigned texts for class. Without providing all young readers equal opportunities to enjoy books, we are setting up some students to struggle in the future. Next time you browse for a book at Barnes and Noble or the local library, challenge yourself to purchase a book in which the protagonist is from a minority racial background, and broaden your perspective. – Hannah Rosenfield is a senior majoring in English.
The president's divisive rhetoric continues to harm the United States Nicholas Walker
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Throughout his presidential campaign, President Donald Trump was marketed as a political outsider who could really shake things up in Washington, D.C. He was the one candidate who “spoke his mind,” even if it was xenophobic or sexist. He wasn’t held to the moral standards of other politicians or of people in general. His supporters argued he would grow out of his childish and divisive ways by now. However, as we have seen in his nine months in office,
Trump hasn’t changed and will never stop marginalizing others. Even before he won the election, Trump was a firm advocate of the birther movement against former President Barack Obama, claiming on Twitter that “An ‘extremely credible source’ has called my office and told me that Barack Obama’s birth certificate is a fraud.” Trump wanted to slander Obama because he is black. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a white politician’s birthplace questioned. On top of that, we cannot forget the infamous Access Hollywood tape in which Trump bragged about sexual assault. He acts as if women are his
property, to be used only for his sexual gratification. Prominent GOP members have responded by saying it was just “lockerroom talk.” There is not a single location where such talk is acceptable. Normalizing such barbaric behavior sets precedent for further reprehensible behavior. Now let’s take a look at his actual presidency to see if he has tempered his divisive rhetoric, as his supporters believed he would. Well, he blamed “many sides” for the Charlottesville conflict without explicitly condemning the “alt-right” white supremacists. Extreme pressure from inside and outside
the White House was needed before he called out the bigots. He should not have been given a 48-hour grace period to denounce hatred and racism. When the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando occurred during Obama’s tenure, no one had to remind him to speak out. Hate groups are emboldened because our president says they were only half the problem in Charlottesville. On June 29, Trump tweeted, “… Then how come low I.Q. Crazy Mika, along with Psycho Joe, came to Mar-a-Lago … she was bleeding badly from a facelift.” Although reprimanded from the left and right for these sexist insults, Sarah
Huckabee Sanders, White House press secretary, defended the president, explaining “[The American people] knew what they were getting when they voted for Donald Trump, and he won overwhelmingly.” Sanders is somewhat right; U.S. voters did know what they were getting — a man with the temperament of a bigoted seventh-grade bully. Even though he showed his true colors throughout the campaign trail, he still won the presidency. Trump hasn’t changed and will never change. There were never any signs throughout his life or his campaign that he would transform his belligerent personality. His bigoted rhetoric
has always been around — his supporters must have chosen not to see it. Trump has risen to power alongside a complicit Republican Congress. To keep him in check, we must vote his supporters out of office. We, as millennial voters, have the power to get his enablers out of Washington D.C. For the next three years, he is the face of the United States. However, the American people will always be its voice. What makes our nation great is our ability to admit our faults, no matter how long it takes. – Nicholas Walker is sophomore majoring biomedical engineering.
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ARTS & CULTURE Courtney Mitchell/Staff Photographer Elizabeth Signorotti, an adjunct lecturer in the English department, is teaching a new course this semester, ENG 300O: Dystopian Young Adult Literature. The course explores novels like “Lord of the Flies” and “Divergent” in the context of current events.
English course introduces dystopia to academia
Elizabeth Signorotti credits the genre's appeal to its relatability to student experiences Calendra Scahill Contributing Writer After spending most of her academic career teaching 19thcentury British literature, Elizabeth Signorotti is taking a chance with her new dystopian literature class. “It seems like the ultimate buzzkill; it’s like, I’m to spend the whole semester reading about worlds falling apart and limited potential,” she said. “Spending 15 weeks reading about, you know, the world gone awry — it’s kind of a gamble.” Signorotti, an adjunct lecturer
in the English department, is teaching a course this semester titled ENG 300O: Dystopian Young Adult Fiction, which takes a close look at popular novels and some of their film adaptations. This distinct class aims to break the mold of conventional literature classes by analyzing well-known, modern novels. Newly developed for this semester, the course emerged through the popularity of the dystopian genre and the expressed interest from former students, Signorotti explained. “It’s so hot right now and everyone’s talking about it,”
she said. “I think it’s a lot more accessible and I think a lot more people want to read it.” Throughout the course, students examine both older and more modern forms of dystopian literature, such as “Lord of the Flies” (1954), “The Giver” (1993), “The Hunger Games” (2008), “Divergent” (2011) and more. They first read Thomas More’s “Utopia” (151w6) as a point of departure to look at the other texts. Using the film adaptations as aids, students consider how this genre has evolved over the years and learn to analyze the crucial meanings behind these
texts. The course has a full class roster of 45 students, and so far, they have responded positively. “I really like the class,” said Abby Calandra, a sophomore double-majoring in English and theatre. “I find that a lot of the books are really relatable, so I’m really enjoying reading them and taking a new look on what I already read, because I read a lot of them in the past when I was in high school. And I love the professor. She’s really awesome — she’s cool, she’s down to earth, she’s very approachable.” A crucial factor in this high
registration number, Signorotti said, is how well the dystopian worlds mirror the stresses and anxieties that young people face today. “I think they identify with the idea that one mistake could be the end for you, or the idea of having to wage battle in the course of your day-to-day lives,” she said. Signorotti explained that it was especially important to teach dystopian literature at the university level because the genre is often overlooked by academia. “I don’t think [it’s] really being studied anywhere else,”
she said. “[In college] there’s a lot of leeway in many instances to spend an entire semester studying the various ways in which we shape dystopias.” Although the course has only existed for a few weeks, Signorotti says that she already sees a lot of potential in it and the genre’s popularity. “We’ve become very focused on the [dystopian] elements in our world,” she said. “The idea of ‘If [I] don’t pass the test, you know, what’s going to happen to my future?’ I mean, there’s this sense that it’s kind of an all or nothing.”
Wind down with fall premieres Explore with Go 'Riverdale,' 'This is Us' return for sophomore seasons
Gabby Iacovano Arts & Culture As the weather starts to cool down, the temptation to curl up at night with a good television show will only grow stronger. Check out our list of fall premieres for some binge-worthy suggestions. “Broad City” Season 4, Comedy Central, Sept. 13 Millennial favorite “Broad City” is back for another season of cringe-worthy, carefree fun. Wednesday’s Season 4 premiere, “Sliding Doors,” paid homage to the 1998 Gwyneth Paltrow romance of the same name. The episode flashes back to the first meeting of best buds Abbi and Ilana, exploring how trivial it was that one hectic subway ride could have altered the course of their friendship. Fans who missed the premiere can catch it again Friday night at 1:35 a.m. on Comedy Central, where new episodes will be airing Wednesdays at 10:30 p.m. “Curb Your Enthusiasm” Season 9, HBO, Oct. 1 Legendary writer, producer and actor Larry David is set to return this fall with Season 9 of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” after a five-year hiatus. The dark comedy will premiere Sunday, Oct. 1 at 10 p.m. on HBO. The main cast will be returning, and upcoming guest stars include Bryan Cranston, Nick Offerman, Jimmy Kimmel, Elizabeth Banks and Lauren Graham. “Stranger Things” Season 2, Netflix, Oct. 27 With its broadly appealing mix of suspense, comedy and nostalgia, “Stranger Things” was one of the most popular Netflix originals of 2016. The hit series returns Oct. 27, just in time for Halloween. The original cast will be reprising their roles, with Emmy award-winning composers Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein returning to compose the show’s score. Keeping with the show’s ’80s-inspired aesthetic, Paul Reiser of “Aliens” and Sean Astin of “The Goonies” will also join the cast for Season 2. “Young Sheldon” Season 1,
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Provided by The CW Network The cast of "Riverdale." The second season of the show premieres on Oct. 11 on The CW Network.
CBS, Sept. 25 Fans of “The Big Bang Theory” might want to tune in for the premiere of spin-off series “Young Sheldon.” The series will focus on Sheldon Cooper’s early years as a nine-year-old prodigy going to high school in eastern Texas. Child actor and web-based theater critic Iain Armitage, who has also appeared in “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” and “Big Little Lies,” will star as Sheldon. Jim Parsons of “The Big Bang Theory” will be narrating the series as the adult Sheldon Cooper. The preview episode of the series will air on Sept. 25, ahead of its official release on
Nov. 2. “This Is Us” Season 2, NBC, Sept. 26 Tear ducts have been pretty dry since the Season 1 finale of NBC’s hit drama “This Is Us,” leaving television a bit colder in the absence of the Pearson clan. The emotional family drama explores the lives of several people who have the same birthday. Season 1 was nominated for 10 Emmys, so fans have high expectations for Season 2, which airs on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 9 p.m. “Riverdale” Season 2, The CW, Oct. 11 Based on the Archie comics, this teen mystery threw fans and
critics for a loop throughout its 2017 debut season. The series works the comic’s original characters into a twisted storyline guided by bloody family feuds. Judging from its intriguing Season 2 trailers, “Riverdale” will continue to evoke the eroticism of “Dawson’s Creek,” the dark glamour of “Pretty Little Liars” and the eerie smalltown aesthetic of “Twin Peaks.” Heartthrobs Cole Sprouse, KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart and Camila Mendes will all reprise their leading roles as Jughead, Archie, Betty and Veronica, respectively. The premiere will air on Wednesday, Oct. 11.
If you read our article from a few issues ago and caught the hiking bug, good news — there are many more hiking opportunities in the greater Binghamton area. The Broome County Department of Planning and Economic Development has collaborated with other local agencies to create Go All Out Broome County (goalloutbroome.com), a mobilefriendly website and interactive map that can connect you to other outdoor activities in Broome County. The development of the website began after the department received Broome County’s Comprehensive Plan, adopted in 2013, in which residents identified the county’s recreational and natural resources as some of its greatest strengths. According to Stephanie Brewer, a planner for the department, this spurred the department into action. “While we knew there were a lot of natural and recreational resources our area has to offer, much of the information was maintained by different groups, and their formats were inconsistent and inefficient for the tech-savvy user; Broome County Planning set out to solve this problem,” wrote Brewer, ‘17, in an email. “The end result was the Go All Out Broome website. Our goal is that this website will increase awareness, usership, and promote the economic benefits of our local outdoor recreational resources, as well as improve public health, and be used to help market our area to new residents.” While it is based in the Planning and Economic Development office, Go All Out Broome is a collaboration between the county executive; the County Legislature; Broome County Parks, Recreation and Youth Services; the County Health Department; Binghamton Metropolitan Transportation Study; the Greater
Binghamton Convention and Visitors Bureau; and the County Industrial Development Agency. The website features everything from agricultural opportunities to winter activities, and for hikers, the website’s maps in particular provide a great deal of information. “For hikers, one of the great features of this website is that it not only identifies places to hike, but it shows the actual trail, and provides information about the distance, elevation gain, and difficulty level,” Brewer wrote. “In addition, other features of the map allow users to pinpoint their location on the map, search for specific places or activities, turn layers on and off, get directions to their destination, bookmark maps for later use, or [even] print them.” Users can also submit their own points of interest for consideration, which the county will review, map and possibly add to the database. For Brewer, working on the project introduced her to the full range of natural resources in the area. “I have lived in Binghamton my whole life, and never realized how many great hiking spots we have,” she wrote. “There are about 30 different places and close to 100 miles of trails (that we know of so far) in Broome County!” To others interested in hiking and the other activities in Broome, Brewer suggests taking a social approach: the Triple Cities Hiking Club and the Binghamton University Outdoors Club host group hikes, while other organizations on the website are constantly listing new events and opportunities for group outings. Even aside from the opportunities compiled and shared by Go All Out Broome, there are plenty of new places to discover in the area. “Find a friend to go hiking with, you never know what you might stumble upon in the woods,” Brewer wrote.
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Hidden gems of Binghamton: Dancing for all ages
The Triple Cities area is home to jazz, burlesque and country line dance lessons
Gabby Iacovano Arts & Culture Binghamton University is home to teams and clubs that focus on a wide variety of dance styles, including ballroom, Bhangra, Latin American dance, step and more. For students who want to prepare for an audition or simply expand their options beyond these groups, the Triple Cities area offers plenty of adult dance classes. Whether you are an experienced dancer looking for a new challenge, a beginner interested in picking up a new skill or a fitness junkie looking to switch up your workout routine, you can find a local dance class that suits your needs. Check out our list of schools and gyms that offer classes of all styles and for all budgets and commitment levels. Broome County Dance Center, 223 Main St. Binghamton, NY 13905 Binghamton’s Broome County Dance Center offers adult classes in jazz, tap and hip-hop. Customers pay between $36 and $72 per month for weekly group classes or pay a monthly rate of $170 for unlimited classes. No prior experience is necessary, and performance in recitals is optional. Students who pay for weekly lessons can make up a lesson at another time if it is missed for any reason, so it’s perfect for people with a busy schedule. The Fuse Dance Center, 126 Park Ave., Binghamton, NY 13903 This center offers high-energy tap and hip-hop classes for anyone who is 15 or older. Fuse’s classes are better suited to experienced dancers than beginners, as classes can also go to competitions, and there is a performance at the end of the year for students to showcase their skills. Instead of paying for each session
individually, students of all ages pay an annual registration fee for classes and then pay tuition. For example, a weekly hourlong class is $48 per month, but prices vary along with class type and length. The Dance Connection, 161 Castle Creek Rd., Binghamton, NY 13901 Located just off of Upper Front Street, the Dance Connection offers tap, jazz and hip-hop classes. Tap and jazz classes are split into beginners and advanced levels and adult classes cost $5 per session. After trying a few classes, students can decide to pay a registration fee and progress with a regular class that builds on the same choreography each week, or they can continue with the classby-class option. JAM Fitness, 140 Vestal Parkway E., Vestal, NY 13850 This gym offers several danceinspired fitness classes, including Zumba, Country Heat and “Sassy and Fit,” a burlesque-style workout class. If you are not ready to commit to a full membership, they offer packages where you can pay for five, 10 or 20 classes at a time. These classes are aimed more toward people who are looking for new workout styles than toward people who want to learn actual dance techniques. Southern Tier Swing Dance Society, 105 Washington Ave., Endicott, NY 13760 This group meets for a beginner swing lesson and dance every Tuesday. After contributing a $3 donation for the session, participants can learn the basics of swing from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., then dance from 7:45 p.m. to 10 p.m. The club meets on the second floor of Rexer’s Karate Academy in Endicott. Isadora’s Dance Legacy, 19 S. Washington St., 2nd Floor, Binghamton NY 13903 Located in Binghamton, this studio holds classes inspired by
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the teachings of Isadora Duncan. Duncan, an American dancer who grew to fame at the turn of the 19th century, was known for her natural, fluid style and tendency to dance barefoot. Her work inspired generations of dancers who strive to continue her legacy. Modern dance classes at the Dancers’ Studio are offered twice a week at $15 per class and are are taught by Therese Anne Joseph, a Binghamton native and
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.
On-campus vegan eats Salads aren't your only meat-free options
Katy Wong Staff Writer For someone trying to maintain a vegan or vegetarian diet on a meal plan, it may seem impossible to not only find foods that fit your restrictions, but also any delicious (and healthy) food in general. Although the options might appear slim at first, Binghamton University does offer numerous vegan and vegetarian choices that taste great while simultaneously doing your body a favor. Breakfast Start your morning off right with a peanut butter-topped whole-grain bagel from Einstein Bros. Bagels paired with a green smoothie from Red Mango. By choosing a peanut butter topping over cream cheese, honey or butter spreads, bagels can fit into a vegan diet. The peanut butter is packed with protein and healthy oils, and combining whole grains with nuts allows you to get all nine essential amino acids that your body needs to maintain and repair your muscles. The SPK smoothie from Red Mango, or spinach, pineapple and kale, is a great natural energy booster that can help you get through the day without falling asleep during class.
It fits requirements for both vegans and vegetarians since it’s only composed of spinach, pineapple, kale, banana and pineapple juice. The Apple Ginger Kale smoothie is also a great choice, since ginger is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation is linked to harming your joints, gut, bones and can even cause a higher risk of cancer, so avoiding foods that cause it is key. Lunch When you think of pizza, your mouth probably waters as you imagine endless amounts of cheese melted on a white, doughy crust. It may seem crazy to you that pizza could be vegan and still be delicious. However, the new CopperTop Tavern in the Marketplace offers a vegan pizza slice that features a variety of vegetables, including mushrooms, spinach and onions, all on top of creamy tomato sauce — and you won’t miss the cheese. If pizza isn’t your pick, head to the Roots Café in the basement of the University Union. Roots Cafe, which is part of the student-run Food Co-op, offers vegan, organic and gluten-free foods, from tofu scramble to sushi. Snack For a vegetarian snack, try making a DIY fruit parfait at any one
of the four dining halls on campus. Fill a small bowl with yogurt, add your favorite fruits on top and sprinkle a little bit of granola to add some crunch. On those days when you’re craving dessert, break up one chocolate chip cookie and sprinkle it into your parfait instead of the granola. For a vegan snack, go for a simple yet tasty duo of hummus and pretzels. All four dining halls sell single-serving packs of hummus and pretzels in the refrigerated sections. Hummus is high in protein and fiber, so it improves digestion and is also loaded with healthy fatty acids. Dinner College-in-the-Woods’ Garden Vegan station, located in the dining hall, is the place to go for a filling and completely vegan dinner. The meal served changes each day so students don’t get sick of the same dishes all the time. Recent offerings have included chickpea and veggie burgers, falafel subs, sweet potato fries, soups and tons of vegetable sides. Mein Bowl in the Marketplace also has both vegan and vegetarian options. Try Thai tofu on brown rice with veggies of your choice for a high-fiber option. If you want to add a sauce, vegan options include the chili lime sauce, Thai yellow curry sauce and spicy garlic sauce.
noted “Duncan dancer.” Classical ballet classes are also offered there twice a week. Touch of Texas, 1240 Front St., Binghamton, NY 13905 This Front Street pub hosts country line dancing events every Wednesday night and Latin American dance nights every Thursday night. Admission to the dance floor on line dancing night is $5, and doors open at 6 p.m. Line dancing runs until 11 p.m.,
starting with a beginner lesson at 6:30 p.m. and an intermediate lesson at 8:30 p.m. Doors for Latin American dancing open at 6 p.m., and lessons start at 7 p.m. Admission to Latin American dancing is also $5. Endicott Performing Arts Center, 102 Washington Ave., Endicott, NY 13760 The Endicott Performing Arts Center’s School of Performing Arts hosts Argentine tango classes
Monday nights from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Each session opens with a free 20-minute class. The beginner class then runs from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., followed by half an hour of practice and then the intermediate class from 8:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. You can pay $28 in advance for three full sessions, pay $12 for one full session or pay $8 for a half session (one class plus practice time).
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34 Binghamton’s total shots on goal, the highest in the America East Conference Provided by BU Athletics Junior forward Nikos Psarras scored the game-tying goal, his fifth goal of the season, in Monday’s tie against American University.
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Men's soccer ties American after two overtimes Psarras tallies fifth goal as Binghamton concludes five-game road trip Grace Palumbo Assistant Sports Editor
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Fall may have set in here on campus, but the Binghamton men’s soccer team avoided the change in season during a pair of away games in the Washington, D.C., area. BU (2-3-1) finished up its road trip in a match against American University this past Monday, where it tied its opponents in double overtime, 1-1. “We had two weekends where we were down in Virginia,” said BU head coach Paul Marco. “We thought we would maybe have a better outcome in those games, especially going into the first weekend, but I think we’re coming out of them with a pretty better understanding of where
we are, some areas we need to improve on and some of the things we’re doing quite well.” The first half of the match was played fairly evenly between the Bearcats and the Eagles (1-4-1), with each team firing shots on goal, but failing to convert anything. Both teams appeared refreshed when they returned to play following halftime, with American scoring a goal just 2 1/2 minutes into the second period. Binghamton immediately responded with a goal of its own, courtesy of junior forward Nikos Psarras and assisted by freshman midfielder Noah Luescher. “Nikos [has] been one of our top players here — he’s scored goals nearly in every game,” Marco said. “He has a lot more
to offer the team than just what he’s doing by his goals, but we’re delighted for him getting the goals that he is.” The match against American marked the third consecutive game in which the tandem has collaborated to net a point. Luescher previously assisted Psarras during this past Friday’s match against George Mason and last weekend’s game against Virginia Tech. “Those two guys have done great,” Marco said. “Noah’s averaged a point or more per game, and Nikos’ gotten five goals in six games. So, you know, from a scoring standpoint, we’re doing pretty well.” Neither team succeeded in scoring an additional goal before the end of the second period,
forcing the match into its first overtime. Over the course of two 10-minute overtime periods, both American and Binghamton were again unsuccessful in breaking the stalemate. The game ended after the 110th minute of play in a 1-1 draw. “We had a good performance on Monday against a decent American team,” Marco said. “They’re very similar to us, a very young team, a lot of growing pains for them too.” In his season debut, redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Chris Shutler collected 10 saves and recorded a save percentage of 0.909 percent. His contributions helped keep American to only one goal during the match. This weekend, Binghamton will return home to take on
Columbia University as part of Family Weekend. After two weekends away, the team is excited to play at home, especially after a long week of training. “Right now, I’m so focused on driving them to levels of fitness that they’ve never seen before in their lives,” Marco said. “It’s a very hard week for them, so I imagine the guys will be delighted come Saturday because the game, hopefully, is going to be a little easier than training has been all week.” Seeking its third win of the season, Binghamton is set to face off with Columbia this Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. from the Bearcats Sports Complex in Vestal, New York.
Week two: Start 'em or sit 'em Evan Cole Assistant Sports Editor
Fantasy Football Quarterback Start: Philip Rivers (LAC): After impressively connecting for three touchdowns against the Broncos, Rivers now has a much easier matchup in the Dolphins. Miami has one of the worst secondaries in the league, and Rivers won’t be afraid to exploit it. Russell Wilson (SEA): Wilson turned in an extremely disappointing performance against the Packers last week, but now faces a rebuilding 49ers defense at home. While his offensive line won’t give him
much time to throw, Wilson should still find plenty of open receivers this Sunday. Sit: Carson Wentz (PHI): After putting up an impressive stat line against a solid Redskins defense, Wentz is now preparing for a truly elite matchup in Kansas City. Going against a group that shut down Tom Brady does not bode well for any quarterback. If you’re desperate: Sam Bradford (MIN): Bradford had a surprisingly brilliant game against the Saints on Monday, and he now faces a Steelers defense that gave up nearly 20 points to the Browns. If Bradford remains aggressive in throwing the ball deep, he could come close to replicating his week-one stats. Running back Start:
Jacquizz Rodgers (TB): With Doug Martin suspended for the Buccaneers’ first three games, Rodgers will be the team’s lead back for the time being. Rodgers has proven capable of handling more than 20 touches and should see a similar workload against his former team, the Chicago Bears. Mike Gillislee (NE): Gillislee burst onto the scene last week, scoring three touchdowns against the Chiefs’ top-notch squad. He will have a lot more running room in what should be a shootout against the Saints this week. Sit: Ameer Abdullah (DET): While it is encouraging that Abdullah received 15 carries last week, he now faces a Giants defense that plugs running lanes as well as any team in the NFL. Abdullah’s upside is severely
limited this week. If you’re desperate: Jonathan Stewart (CAR): After expecting to be the clear second back behind Christian McCaffrey, Stewart surprisingly worked as more of a 1B option for the Panthers. Stewart should see plenty of opportunities on the goal line against the Bills. Wide receiver Start: Randall Cobb (GB): Cobb fell extremely far in fantasy drafts this season due to a disappointing 2016 season, but an impressive performance against the Seahawks puts him back on the radar for fantasy owners needing help at wide receiver. Chris Hogan (NE): With Julian Edelman out for the season and Danny Amendola suffering a concussion, Hogan is now one of Tom Brady’s top targets in the
passing game. Against a shoddy Saints secondary, Hogan should be open downfield repeatedly. Sit: Sammy Watkins (LAR): Watkins’ talent is unquestionable, but being shadowed by Josh Norman and trusting Jared Goff to throw him the ball lowers his potential significantly this week. If you’re desperate: Ted Ginn, Jr. (NO): With Willie Snead suspended, Ginn is now a primary target in the Saints’ offense. Facing a Patriots secondary that was just torched by Alex Smith, Ginn could have an explosive performance this Sunday. Tight end Start: Coby Fleener (NO): Similar to Ginn, despite not normally being looked at as a starter, Fleener will basically be running
free against a Patriots defense which looked like it could not stop anything last week. Austin Hooper (ATL): Hooper was only targeted twice last week, but he made the most of his opportunities, tallying 128 yards and a touchdown. Hooper’s talent is undeniable, and the Falcons getting him more involved in the game plan will only raise his floor in terms of production. Sit: Jason Witten (DAL): Witten faces a staunch Broncos defense and should have much more difficulty getting open this week. If you’re desperate: Jared Cook (OAK): Cook turned in a solid performance last week. Despite issues with consistency, he has a great opportunity to exploit a porous Jets defense this week.