Fall 2018 Issue 10

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Campus Fraternities may face recruitment changes sees full Family Weekend IFC, Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life plan new structure Gillian Kenah and Jacob Kerr Pipe Dream News

Influx of visitors hits Downtown, University Amy Donovan

Assistant News Editor

More than 1,600 families registered for this year’s Family Weekend at Binghamton University, an increase of around 100 registrants from last year, leaving students and their relatives with fully booked hotel rooms, packed activities and busy restaurants.

According to Linda Salomons, parent, family and events coordinator for the Dean of Students Office, roughly 5,350 people flooded into Broome County for the annual event. The influx of visiting families had an impact on Downtown Binghamton and on campus.

Over the weekend, restaurants across the city saw booked reservations and long waits.

According to Maria Carbone, a manager at Citrea on Court Street, local eateries are used to seeing crowds during events at the University, but this year was different, with her restaurant observing an increase of customers in comparison to previous years.

“We love it,” Carbone said. “We love to have the parents in town so they can see the area where their kids are staying. My personal opinion is that it’s great for us.”

Hotels located in the Binghamton area also saw an influx of visitors. The Holiday Inn in Downtown Binghamton, which has 237 rooms, was completely booked for the weekend. Other hotels, including the DoubleTree by Hilton in Downtown, Hampton Inn in Vestal and Courtyard by Marriott in Vestal, also lacked vacancies.

According to Salomons, families have to book early to get a room close to campus, and many end up staying at hotels in nearby towns, like Oswego and Sayre, Pennsylvania.

“I definitely hear about the hotels being an issue,” Salomons wrote in an email.

“Many of the new student families book their hotels very early, in the summertime.

Some families have had to stay a half hour to 45 minutes away.”

Marisa Camacho, a senior majoring in human development, said her family could

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Changes could be coming for Binghamton University’s fraternities, which will potentially see a more structured recruitment process this spring.

According to L.C. Coghill, director of fraternity and sorority life at BU, his office is currently working with leadership within the InterFraternity Council (IFC) to develop a new procedure for spring recruitment.

Currently, fraternities see little oversight during their recruitment process, a stark contrast to the recruitment process for sororities, which is heavily regulated. Fraternities host most of their recruiting events at their fraternity houses, which are off campus. According to Yitzhak Maurer, the president of the IFC at BU and a senior double-majoring in classical and Near Eastern studies and anthropology, the offices hope to encourage fraternities to host more rush events on campus.

In the past, there has been a correlation between fraternities hosting on-campus rush events and an increased number of new members, according to Maurer. Coghill said because of this trend, chapter

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leadership within the IFC asked their council leadership and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life for additional support and structure for their spring recruitment.

“We are currently in the process of working with both the chapter and council leadership to create a plan that both fits their needs and creates

a more structured atmosphere for IFC recruitment,” Coghill wrote in an email.

However, Coghill wrote that the new spring recruitment process will not imitate sorority spring recruitment, which is a process managed by the National Panhellenic Conference.

“A more realistic option would

be a recruitment process similar to what our Panhellenic organizations do during the fall semester,” Coghill wrote. “However, the decision lies completely with the IFC chapters and their council leadership and, as always, our office will work to support whatever

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Staff member hospitalized after infection Individual could have been contagious for 10 to 12 days Sasha Hupka News Editor

A staff member at Binghamton University has been hospitalized after contracting Neisseria meningitidis, a bacteria that can cause meningococcal meningitis.

The staff member may have been contagious for 10 to 12 days, potentially exposing students, faculty and staff to the infection, according to a Dateline addition released on Sept. 27.

Although the affected person does not have meningitis, the bacteria can invade the body after infecting the skin, entering the bloodstream and impacting the nervous system. Those suffering

from meningococcal meningitis experience swelling and inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the illness can be fatal if not treated promptly. It is relatively rare, with about 370 cases in the United States in 2016, when the illness reached a historic low. Approximately 20 percent of people with the illness experience complications from it, which can include permanent deafness and neurological problems, according to the CDC. The bacteria can be spread through saliva and mouth-to-mouth contact, but not through casual contact. Additionally, it is not airborne, and according to the CDC, the bacteria are not as contagious as viruses that cause the cold or flu.

According to the Dateline statement, the University is working to ensure anyone at high risk of contracting the infection

receives precautionary medical care and antibiotics.

“Those requiring medical attention have been contacted directly and advised of what to do,” the statement read. “If you have not been contacted, you are not at increased risk.”

Schools and colleges are especially susceptible to outbreaks of the bacteria, as they often have large populations of people coming in close contact with one another. Currently, Oregon State University, Amherst College, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Smith College, Hampshire College and Mount Holyoke College are battling meningitis outbreaks.

Richard Moose, medical director of Decker Student Health Services Center, said the chances of seeing an outbreak on campus are low. Nevertheless, Moose said he is working with the University,

the Broome County Health Department and the New York State Department of Health to ensure precautions, including contacting people who were in direct contact with the staff member and may be at a higher risk of contracting the bacteria, are taken.

“One component of that is making the University community aware of the situation so they report any concerns,” Moose wrote. “Everyone at increased risk has been contacted and given a medication to help prevent them from getting the infection.”

Students, faculty or staff who notice symptoms of the infection, which include high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, confusion, nausea, red or purple rash and sensitivity to light, should immediately seek medical attention at the nearest emergency room.

University gears up for flu season Bartle Library holds annual book sale

Medical professionals urge students to get vaccinated

Proceeds to benefit library initiatives, resources

Leora Schwadron Contributing Writer

If the coughs and colds haven’t given it away, flu season is fast approaching, and Binghamton University is preparing to prevent the spread of germs.

The focus of this season’s preventative measures against sickness will center around flu clinics on campus. The clinics will offer free flu shots to students, faculty and staff every Wednesday in October at Decker Student Health Services Center. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) will administer flu shots to faculty and staff, billing their insurance.

Richard Moose, medical director of Decker Student Health Services Center, said he encourages students and faculty to receive a flu shot.

“Getting the flu shot is the single most important thing they can do to protect themselves and others from

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Sidney Slon Staff Photographer Juliet Buddiga, a sophomore majoring in environmental studies, gets her free flu shot at Decker Student Health Services Center.

complications of the flu,” Moose said.

“Benefits include less chance of getting the flu at all, if you still get the flu after the shot, it is usually milder. [There is] decreased risk of hospitalization from the flu, decreased risk of admission to an intensive care unit from the flu and decreased risk of death from the flu.”

Decker Student Health Services

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Center is working to raise awareness of the flu shot program by training interns from Real Education About College Health (REACH), a peer education internship that heightens students’ awareness and understanding of health issues on influenza. The interns will

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Browsing all types of literature, from mystery books and classic novels to historical nonfiction and cookbooks, students, faculty and staff gathered in the East Reading Room of Glenn G. Bartle Library for the annual Library Book Sale.

The sale, which ran from Thursday to Sunday, featured paperback books for $1, hardcover books for $3 and CDs and DVDs for varying prices. It ended with a bag sale, in which buyers could purchase a $1 tote bag, or bring their own, to fill with as many books as it could hold for an additional $5.

Bill Palmer, gifts associate and technical services assistant for Binghamton University Libraries, has coordinated the sale for the past seven years. He said the

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items usually come from donations made by faculty and students.

“We get a lot of donations [and] books,” Palmer said. “Retiring faculty, we got a lot books from them. Students give us their books, graduating seniors very often.”

According to Palmer, money raised from the sale goes directly to the library for events and materials, including items provided for the University’s work-study students. The donations will also help combat budget cuts, which are expected to hit University Libraries in 2019.

Nevertheless, Palmer said the main goal of the sale is to promote the library and help students buy discounted books.

“We really think it’s a way to get inexpensive books into the hands of students and we have a lot of excitement, especially from graduate students who are building their libraries,” Palmer said.

“It’s also a good community outreach, and it’s a way to get people in the library

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SPORTS

Women’s soccer captures its first away game win,

Men’s soccer scores huge upset over No. 23 New Hampshire,

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Students purchase cactuses, flowers, fish and more at a plant sale outside the University Union.

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Altercation arises at Binghamton High School Joshua Cyle, a 17-year-old student at Binghamton High School, was leaving school out of a side door around noon when he was confronted by Principal Kevin Richman, according to the Press & Sun-Bulletin. Cyle said his official schedule permitted him to leave, but Richman pursued him as he walked out of the school.

After a verbal dispute between the two, more staff members came out of the school and followed Cyle across Main Street. From there, the verbal altercation turned physical. One staff member pinned Cyle against a post, and Cyle kicked him in retaliation. Multiple staff members brought Cyle to the ground.

Two witnesses reported hearing a staff member use the N-word toward Cyle. Binghamton High School has declined to comment on the incident.

Fire damages Endicott house A Chenango County woman died in a fire at her home on Wednesday morning, according to the Press & Sun-Bulletin. Firefighters from the Sherburne, Earlville, Smyrna and North Norwich fire departments responded to the Granville Road residence in Sherburne around 6:30 a.m., but were unable

Little Venice evacuated because of carbon monoxide concerns The Binghamton Fire Department responded to Little Venice Restaurant after a carbon monoxide detector inside the building went off on Saturday morning, according to WBNG. Firefighters evacuated the restaurant and the apartments on the upper floors. Officials say no one was hurt. The Binghamton Police Department and New York State Electric & Gas were also at the scene, and are still investigating the cause of the alarm.

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‘I Love NY’ highway signs to stay New York and federal transportation regulators reached an agreement allowing hundreds of “I Love NY” highway signs to stay in place, according to WBNG. Initially, the Federal Highway Administration had warned the state that the tourism signs along highways from Long Island to Buffalo did not adhere to regulations and were distracting to drivers, putting New York at risk to lose $14 million in federal funding if the issue was not resolved by the end of the month.

This Day in History Oct. 1, 1908 Henry Ford introduces the world’s first massproduced car, the Model T Ford automobile, at a cost of $825.

“I was sexually assaulted and nobody believed me. I didn’t tell anyone, and you’re telling all women that they don’t matter, that they should just stay quiet because if they tell you what happened to them you are going to ignore them. That’s what happened to me, and that’s what you are telling all women in America, that they don’t matter. Don’t look away from me. Look at me and tell me that it doesn’t matter what happened to me, that you will let people like that go into the highest court of the land.”

— Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert after announcing that authorities have arrested Joseph James DeAngelo, 72, in the Golden State Killer case.

Police Watch The following accounts were provided by Investigator Robert Meddleton of Binghamton’s New York State University Police.

Zebra wallet TUESDAY, Sept. 25, 12:08 p.m. — Officers responded to the Appalachian Collegiate Center after a 41-year-old female Binghamton University Dining Services employee reported a larceny. According to the employee, she left work on Sept. 24 around 7 p.m. and later noticed her wallet was missing. The wallet was zippered with zebra stripes and contained the victim’s New York driver’s license, M&T bank cards, approximately $20 in cash and a bus pass with $20 in credit. The case is still under investigation, and anyone with any information about the stolen wallet should contact UPD. Visit gone bad THURSDAY, Sept. 27, 4:47 p.m. — A 21-year-old male reported a larceny at the Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center.

According to the male, his 13-year-old brother had been charging his VG Megaboom Bluetooth speaker near the entrance of the building and had left it there around 2:50 p.m. When he returned at 3:20 p.m., the speaker, valued at approximately $150, was gone. The case is still under investigation.

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Suspicious person THURSDAY, Sept. 27, 7:24 p.m. — Officers responded to Parking Lot C after a 19-year-old male reported seeing a suspicious person. According to the male, he saw someone in the lot pulling on the door of a red pickup truck and thought the individual may be trying to break into the vehicle. Officers were unable to locate the person.

Drunk driving THURSDAY, Sept. 27, 11:49 p.m.

— An officer on patrol observed a vehicle traveling eastbound on Vestal Parkway without its headlights on. The officer stopped the vehicle and talked with the driver, a 22-year-old female. When the officer asked to see her driver’s license, she was unable to produce her license or registration, so she told the officer her name and date of birth. After running the driver’s information, the officer discovered her license was suspended. Upon returning to the vehicle, the officer noticed an alcoholic beverage in the car. When questioned, the female initially denied drinking, but later admitted to consuming two beers. The female was administered a field sobriety test, which she failed, and was placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated. At the station, the female agreed to take a breathalyzer test and blew a blood alcohol content of 0.19, more than double the legal limit. The suspect was issued an appearance ticket for Vestal Town Court.

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Nonprofit presents, educates on climate change concerns Workshop also discusses contacting elected officials Ariana Benhuri

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In an effort to educate students on climate change and its potential remedies, Our Climate, a nonprofit organization that aims to mobilize and empower the generations most affected by climate change, hosted a workshop on Friday afternoon.

The “Climate Policy, Advocacy & Storytelling Workshop,” held in the Harpur Edge office, was geared toward informing and encouraging students and elected officials to take action on policies that can help New York state address climate change.

Specifically, much of the event focused on the importance of establishing equitable carbon pricing.

Carbon pricing, a method favored by many economists for reducing global warming emissions, charges those who emit carbon dioxide for their emissions. That charge, called a carbon price, is the amount that must be paid for the right to emit one ton of carbon dioxide into

the atmosphere.

Nicole Crescimanno, New York state director at Our Climate, said without carbon pricing, emissions are continuously being put into the atmosphere, causing climate change, which comes with severe health and weather impacts.

“We pay for our garbage to be taken away, but right now we’re trashing our planet for free,” Crescimanno said. “If we price carbon, it’ll make fossil fuels more expensive.”

The desired outcome, according to Crescimanno, would be an increase in the cost of fossil fuels, therefore incentivizing renewable energy like hydroelectric dams and windmills.

“Putting a price on carbon could raise our electricity bills in the short run,” Crescimanno said. “But, let’s say it goes up $10 a month, you will get the $10 back through the cheaper, potential renewable energy infrastructure.”

Allison Romer, a fellow and campus leader for Our Climate at Binghamton University and a senior double-majoring in environmental studies and political science, said carbon taxing is also a flexible system

and can be tailored to meet the needs of local or state economies.

“Carbon taxing is easier to implement, is more flexible and, most importantly, more economically fair,” Romer said.

According to Crescimanno, the carbon pricing system has several pricing mechanisms besides carbon taxing, such as cap and trade. A cap-and-trade system limits the quantity of carbon emitted and allows the price to fluctuate in response.

The workshop also expanded beyond the carbon pricing method and taught attendees how to effectively speak with elected officials about climate change. Currently, there are two climate bills that Our Climate is advocating for at the state level, including the New York State Climate and Community Protection Act, which would establish a climate action council in the state and require the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to implement additional regulations and reporting requirements.

“Climate change is such a complex and overwhelming issue, that people tend to shy away from the idea,” Romer said. “I am here to give people

hope and an easy, tangible way to get involved. Meet with your local state senator, and tell him or her about the act and what it personally means to you.”

Romer and Crescimanno emphasized the importance of sharing a personal experience when meeting with an elected official, especially when trying to convince them to pass a bill.

“You first have to think about what your climate story is,” Romer said. “Chances are, they don’t want to just listen to facts.

They want to hear about your personal anecdotal evidence — why you specifically care.”

Since the workshop aimed to be interactive and hands-on, attendees were encouraged to ask questions and share their personal experiences with climate change.

Michelle Sherman, a junior majoring in accounting, said she felt encouraged to do her part in getting the New York State Climate and Community Protection Act fully enacted by 2019 after attending the event.

“I grew up as a kid in a city that was incredibly polluted,” Sherman said. “I always wanted to be the one who could help make a difference, but I never really knew how, until now.”

Xiaobing Wu Contributing Photographer Allison Romer, a fellow and campus leader for Our Climate and a senior doublemajoring in environmental studies and political science, addresses climate change in her presentation on Friday afternoon at the Harpur Edge office.

BU Bee Club looks to promote bee positivity New group has apiary on campus Jacob Kerr News Intern

Christine DeRosa Contributing Photographer Katie Fraioli, a junior double-majoring in psychology and English, and Kristin Crowder, a junior majoring in psychology, buy books in Glenn G. Bartle Library.

Sale features books, DVDs SALE FROM PAGE 1 and it’s a lot of fun for the people who work here.”

Jesse Russell, a University Libraries systems specialist, said he volunteered at the event because he likes seeing people buy physical copies of books.

“I think it’s really cool to see people still attached to the actual physical media,” Russell said.

“There’s so much e-books stuff out there now; I think it’s interesting to see people get interested in this kind of content, and I think it’s also getting a lot of good material out there for the students at a good price.”

Students like Brittany Ruff, an undeclared freshman, were also excited about the sale, as it provides opportunities to cheaply purchase books for leisure in addition to

textbooks.

“I love books, and I heard that hardcovers are only $3 and softcovers are only a dollar,” Ruff said. “I’m in college, and I’m poor, so that’s pretty dope. You can find books that you want to read, instead of just stuff for class. Reading for leisure is just so much better and important and a nice escape.”

Lacey Baretsky contributed reporting to this article.

Binghamton University students are striving to raise awareness and combat the depleting bee population with a new club on campus, the BU Bees.

After receiving a provisional charter last semester, the BU Bees held its first general interest meeting on Wednesday night in the University Union.

At the meeting, members of the club said the goal of their organization is to publicize the advantages of keeping bees around.

Molly Heit, the vice president of public relations and social media for the BU Bees and a junior doublemajoring in biochemistry and integrative neuroscience, said she felt bees often receive an unfair reputation.

“I think they deserve more attention on campus and among the younger population, especially with so many people scared of bees,” Heit said. “Not only should we not be scared of them, but we should do everything we can to promote their success.”

About 25 students attended the event and participated at the meeting by asking questions and suggesting future events they would like to see.

David Hatami, an undeclared freshman, said the meeting helped him understand why a bee club was necessary.

“I came to the event because I was curious about what purpose a bee club would possibly serve at the University; like, what do they have to offer?” Hatami said. “I didn’t know how endangered bees were and I didn’t know we had an on-campus apiary.”

BU Bees’ apiary, a collection of beehives, is located at Nuthatch Hollow, a 75-acre plot of land on Bunn Hill Road, and

currently hosts multiple boxes of hives.

Multiple people and organizations are working with the club, including George Meindl, a professor in the environmental sciences department, and the Southern Tier Beekeepers Association.

The new club is also receiving attention outside the University. Dave Mayner, 58, of Conklin, attended the meeting to share bee information of his own.

“I am a beekeeper, or a beekeeper wannabe,” Mayner said. “I’ve been doing that for four or five years now. I want to help promote it, so I came to see what I could do to encourage students.”

Hatami said the meeting piqued his interest in the club.

“I’m really interested in joining because of the apiary on campus,” Hatami said. “I feel like not a lot of people know that there is one, and if more people knew they would be interested in joining, too.”

More than Decker staff suggest watching for symptoms 1,600 families register for activities FLU FROM PAGE 1

WEEKEND FROM PAGE 1 only get a hotel room for Friday night and had to leave on Saturday, shortening her visit with her family.

“This definitely affected my family’s plans for the weekend,” Camacho said. “It was really annoying that they could only stay Friday night due to a lack of hotel space.”

On campus, facilities were also busy as events and activities saw large turnouts. In an effort to accommodate families, the annual barbecue lunch was moved from the Peace Quad to the Events Center, which allowed more families to attend in case of inclement weather. Last year, tickets for the barbecue were limited to 1,000 people in case the event had to be moved inside; however, the Events Center can accommodate up to 3,350 folding chairs on the floor of the facility.

“I think families are really excited about this,” Salomons wrote. “We have just about 3,000 tickets sold. University Dining Services is doing a phenomenal job meeting the needs for the lunch.”

The BU men’s soccer match against University of New Hampshire was also booked to capacity, as was the comedy show featuring the Second City Improv Troupe.

Zackary Chaqor contributed reporting to this article.

be based in Decker Student Health Services Center and will have short, focused conversations with fellow students about the dangers of the flu and benefits of the flu shot.

Last year, Decker Student Health Services Center offered free flu packs that included medicine, tea, cough drops and other items for students.

However, it is unclear if it will be implementing the initiative again.

Decker Student Health Services Center will be distributing free mini hand sanitizers throughout flu season. Noel Clinton Feik, director of health and counseling services,

said she encourages students to be mindful of hand hygiene, which includes washing your hands carefully, using hand sanitizer and avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth to limit the risk of germs spreading.

Feik also said students should not go to class if they have flu symptoms, which include fever, nausea, coughing, a sore throat, a runny nose, body aches and headaches.

Going to class while sick can increase the risk of spreading germs, and may mean students don’t get adequate rest to recover from their illness, which could mean it takes longer for the illness to leave their

systems. Therefore, Feik said she advises students to communicate with faculty and let professors know they are sick.

“I encourage students to be in communication with faculty; and if they are having flu symptoms, they should stay in their rooms and treat symptoms and call Decker Health Services when there is a question,” Feik said. “My experience is that students are so dedicated to their academics that they put their health on the back burner.”

However, not all students are sure about receiving a flu shot. Pamela Sharlach, a sophomore majoring in business administration, said

she didn’t get inoculated last year because she wasn’t sure the shot would actually work.

“I did not get a flu shot last year because I heard it was a different strand and did not think it would protect me,” Sharlach said.

Others, like Jonah Maryles, a freshman majoring in human development, said they will get a flu shot to prevent getting sick.

“I will get a flu shot this year because I know how important it is to prevent the flu,” Maryles said.

“This is an easy way of trying to do that.”

Gitl-Yevgeniya Driker contributed reporting to this article.

Fraternity recruitment process could change FRATERNITIES FROM PAGE 1 procedural decisions are made in the best way possible.”

Delilah Chamlin, president of Phi Mu sorority and a senior majoring in philosophy, politics and law, said the additional support is favorable for both the campus and Greek life communities.

“I think that any structure Greek life is given is beneficial,” Chamlin said. “I think the frats in particular are super popular on this campus, and any means by which they are

able to most effectively network and recruit young men is beneficial for our campus environment as well as our Greek life community.”

Chamlin added that the transformed recruitment process will make the BU Greek life regulations more balanced between fraternities and sororities.

“I think that the IFC has struggled to structure itself in a way that is comfortable to Panhellenic,” Chamlin said. “If they are now required to follow a certain structure, I think that Greek life will function

on a much more fair playing field as opposed to the expectations and rules for Panhellenic and IFC being so wildly different.”

Ben Palmateer, president of Delta Sigma Phi and a junior majoring in music, said he was not expecting other fraternities to support the proposed change to spring recruitment.

“Most people that I’ve spoken with, at least in IFC, actually support it, which surprised me,” Palmateer said. “But I think it would at least be a step forward in the University

acknowledging Greek life as an integral part of the school’s culture.”

Palmateer also said the new structure could be helpful in getting more students involved in fraternities.

“I think a lot of people hope that an official on-campus rush, or partially on-campus rush, will help us reach kids that would otherwise not know or think to participate in recruitment season,” Palmateer wrote in an email. “But that all depends on how well campus publicizes it.”

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“The Path of Tolerance” features over 90 posters from artists around the world. The public art exhibition will be on view on the Spine through Oct. 9.

Students walk ‘Path of Tolerance’ on the Spine The exhibition will be open through Oct. 9 Alisa Darson

Contributing Writer

Walking to class this week, students will temporarily be marching alongside a very important message.

On Sept. 23, Binghamton University welcomed “The Path of Tolerance,” an on-campus art exhibition being displayed down the Spine. It includes over 90 pieces from artists around the world, focusing on the central theme of peace. Every poster is unique, but shares one set of specifications: Every work contains the artist’s signature, country and the word “tolerance.”

The concept of this exhibition is to make the art tangible by putting them down as stickers, allowing the viewer to take them in at their leisure.

Ellen Cui, a junior majoring in art and design, is supportive of its interactive experience on campus.

“I feel like we have the art museum, but almost no one goes

to it,” Cui said. “This is more like performance art. It’s public, and students can look around and feel the atmosphere. Normally, if you go to a museum, you can’t touch the art or come too close. With this, you can get near it and even feel it.”

The posters are presented in both black and white and full color and vary by style, font and illustration. Some are simple and straightforward; others prompt the viewer to read into symbolic meaning.

The hourlong opening reception featured a guided tour from Mirko Ilić, the curator of the project, who walked the audience through the displays while providing background about some of the pieces. The accumulation of artwork started about a year and a half ago, when Ilić was asked to participate in the Festival of Tolerance in Slovenia.

Instead of filling the space with his own visuals, Ilić requested artists from around the world to contribute to the collection. The original show included 24 works of art from 24 different artists; the success of the initial show

prompted its continuation. Last week, “The Path of Tolerance” opened in Russia; in the following weeks, it will open in Romania and Finland as well.

“Everybody loved it so much that I became afraid to let all that positive energy die after the show,” Ilić said. “And then I started to promote the show and add more artists, and whenever we go to a country or a new environment, we get more [artists]. Now the show has almost 100 posters.”

To host the exhibition on campus, it was less about Ilić choosing BU as much as it was about the University choosing him. Bringing the show to campus was put in the works by Blazo Kovacevic, an assistant professor of art and design. “[Kovacevic], who was looking at my work and following what I’m doing, saw the show and saw somewhere that I complained that I had 30 shows so far in 20 countries, but I never had shows in United States,” Ilić said. “When [Kovacevic] heard that [this] could be the first time in the United States, here, he jumped on that opportunity.”

The exhibition includes the first piece Ilić requested, by artist Milton Glaser. Glaser is known for his work as a graphic designer and for creating the famous “I Heart NY” logo. Another work is from Edel Rodriguez, who is popularly known for his covers of Time magazine.

Though the show emphasizes tolerance, at some locations it faces controversy due to the variety of artists and ideas presented. Depending on the location, hosts could be less receptive. Ilić emphasized the importance of the labels he required from the artists.

“The country is showing us the concept of the poster,” he said.

“Saying ‘tolerance’ in the USA and saying ‘tolerance’ in another country has different meanings.”

When an audience member asked about a poster that seemed to express a biased opinion about the President Donald Trump, Ilić maintained his perspective about tolerance. He did not agree with the accusation about propagating personal opinions through the artwork selected.

“That is [the artist’s] opinion,”

he said. “I tolerate whatever they do because I believe in many opinions.” He later explained that the poster was not necessarily about Trump, as it included a message about the #MeToo movement.

Veronica Liszewski, a junior majoring in art history, said that she enjoyed hearing from the curator himself the most. She noted that having blurbs by the posters explaining more about each piece would have been ideal for students who did not attend the speech.

“Kids are just going to be really confused,” she said. “Maybe they’ll get the message after reading ‘tolerance’ over and over again, what it’s supposed to mean, but it definitely has a different impact once you know more about it.”

Ilić explained that gathering artwork from different places provides depth and encourages diversity.

“Why I like to have people from different countries show their work is because you get local language; you have local problems and ideas,” he said.

“People can relate more easily that way.”

Ilić explained that the exhibition is continuously expanding and that new plans are in progress.

“We already have more work,” he said. “Very soon, I’m going to cut down exhibits because not all places can do such a huge exhibit.”

The pieces on display are invited to participate in the Venice Biennale, and after that, plans are being made for many of the posters to be included in a book.

Ilić will then continue amassing a new collection of posters.

Ilić said that BU is probably his favorite location for the exhibition yet.

“I saw these posters a hundred times, but never like this,” Ilić said. “There is something so nice about the way the posters were presented, the way they’re seen from — literally — a different point of view. Not having space to put posters on walls made it into this invention.”

The exhibition will be on display on the Spine through Oct. 9.

Kick off October with these spooky Netflix releases New film ‘Malevolent’ to premiere Oct. 5

by the ghosts of girls who were tortured by a sadistic killer. As their investigation progresses, Angela loses sleep and becomes plagued with hallucinations of the girls. However, there’s a malicious presence hiding in the shadows of the foster home.

There is no better way to kick off October than by watching a paranormal thriller.

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As the weather gets chillier and midterms approach, watching Netflix becomes a popular go-to for relaxing at the end of the day.

Luckily, many fan-favorite shows will continue this month, including “Daredevil” (Season 3) and the highly-anticipated “Making a Murderer Part 2”; both shows will be released on Oct. 19. In addition, Netflix has announced release dates for a slew of over 70 new movies and shows, several of which are perfect for those looking for a good scare before Halloween. Here are some titles to check out next time you log in: “The Shining” (available Oct. 1) Adapted from Stephen King’s eponymous novel, “The Shining” is a classic horror movie from 1980. It follows the story of Jack Torrance and his family after they move into a hotel, where Jack has taken on the position of winter caretaker in an attempt to cure himself of his writer’s block. His son Danny, troubled with premonitions about

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the hotel, confides in the hotel’s chef, who warns him to stay away from Room 237. However, as the snow piles up outside the hotel, Jack becomes increasingly frustrated with his writing and the door to Room 237 opens. Danny’s delusions worsen after a violent encounter with a ghost and the

hotel’s dark secrets begin to spill out, driving Jack into a madness not dissimilar to that of the hotel’s previous caretaker. This is a mustwatch for any horror fan, but make sure not to spill your apple cider.

“Malevolent” (available Oct. 5) “Supernatural” meets “The

Conjuring” in a new Netflix film following Jackson and Angela, a brother-sister “ghostbusting” team that makes a profit off of the bereaved with false visions and fake ghost-detection equipment. The duo is hired to investigate an old foster home and is caught off-guard

“The Haunting of Hill House” (available Oct. 12) “The Haunting of Hill House” is directed by Mike Flanagan, who is known for his work on horror films such as “Hush,” “Ouija: Origin of Evil” and “Gerald’s Game.” The series is a contemporary take on Shirley Jackson’s gothic horror novel of the same title. It follows a family of five siblings who grew up in America’s most famous haunted house, alternating between the past and the present. As adults, the family no longer lives together in Hill House, but is brought back together years later when their youngest sister commits suicide. They are ultimately forced to confront the ghosts that haunt their pasts, trouble their minds and continue to reside in Hill House. Already

dubbed “the first great horror TV show” by critic Tom Philip of GQ magazine, this show is definitely one to binge-watch during fall break.

“The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” (available Oct. 26) Starring “Mad Men” actress Kiernan Shipka and Ross Lynch, “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” is a dark reimagining of the classic “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” which was based off the Archie Comics series of the same name. The short series was originally written to be a complement to the hit show “Riverdale,” which is also set in the Archie Comics universe, but was later picked up by Netflix with a straightto-series order. The storyline follows the origins of Sabrina Spellman, a half-witch, halfhuman teenager. Around the time of her 16th birthday, an evil force threatening humankind appears, and as Sabrina battles it, she also finds that she will have to choose between the witch world, where her family is from, and the human world, where she grew up with all her friends. This spooky coming-ofage story is sure to get you in the spirit for HalloWeekend.

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many stores or make a reservation at one of the restaurants. For a quick bite, head over to the original Doug’s Fish Fry and try some of its featured fried fish sandwiches or grilled shrimp skewers. Take your meal to go and head over to the docks for a sunset view.

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With the leaves changing colors and a chill in the air, it’s the perfect season for romantic fall dates. Take advantage of all the fall festivities in Binghamton University’s surrounding area with someone special. Instead of the same dinner and movie options, try some of these pumpkin patches, farmers markets or even haunted attractions for the brave couples.

Jackson’s Farm, Endicott Celebrate October by matching with your partner in flannels and boots. Jackson’s Farm offers the chance to pick the perfect pumpkins and capture those fall photos. Shop around the gift shop while munching on their sweet and salty kettle corn or homemade pumpkin doughnuts. Afterward, carve your pumpkins and see who has the best jack-o’-lantern skills.

Stoughton Farm, Newark Valley Enjoy all things fall while getting lost in a corn maze at Stoughton Farm’s, “the MAiZE.” A 30-minute drive from Binghamton, this eight-acre corn maze is offered

Wineries A wine tasting is the perfect chance to dress your best with your partner. Although the wineries are a bit of a drive, it’s worth it for the memories and $5 to $10 for tastings. Take cute and candid photos while sipping wine and learn more about each winery you visit.

There are various wineries in the Ithaca and Finger Lakes regions, such as Buttonwood Grove Winery or Varick Winery and Vineyard.

Take a stroll through the vineyards or just bring a blanket and relax on the grass with a wine glass in hand.

Try the specially brewed cider and grab a doughnut with your significant other at the Cider Mill in Endicott this fall.

during the day or, for experts, at night. Along with the maze, Stoughton Farm offers raspberry picking, delicious baked goods such as homemade pies and maple-glazed cinnamon rolls and even a greenhouse full of vibrant flowers and plants.

Cider Mill, Endicott The Cider Mill is a popular

Binghamton destination because of its homegrown appeal and picturesque pumpkin patches.

You can also try its fresh cider doughnuts and candy apples while enjoying all fall has to offer.

Roberson Museum Haunted Mansion Tours, Binghamton Hold your partner’s hand as you make your way through

this haunted mansion tour of the 1954 Roberson Museum.

Starting in October, get into the spooky spirit with this date activity; it puts haunted corn mazes to shame. The Roberson Museum and Science Center is located in Downtown Binghamton, making it an easy date option; at $8 per admission, it’s affordable, too.

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The Town of Skaneateles Take a stroll in the brisk fall weather with a hot coffee from one of the many bakeries or coffee shops. This town is a hidden gem — its location is beautiful, surrounded by the Skaneateles Lake. This town is also perfect to explore if you want to take a road trip with friends, since it’s about an hour drive from Binghamton. Window-shop the

Apple Hills, Binghamton This apple-picking destination has more than just apples to choose from. While they’re nearing the end of their season, berries are also available for picking in early fall. Be sure to check out the farm animals it has on-site as well. Explore the Big Red Farm Market and the Apple Dumpling Cafe, which serves an array of breakfast and lunch options.

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As the autumn nights grow colder, staying in to cook with a few friends becomes an increasingly appealing alternative to going out. If you’re Rebecca Kiss Photography Editor Savor the beginning of October with these squash pastries. looking for a cozy dinner party, Happy Harvest Squash Pastries dessert inspiration or just a new idea Kiss Photography Editor The rich flavors of honey butter, pumpkin and squash for weekly meal prep, check out Pipe Ditch the bacon to add a vegetarian twist Rebecca to this classic fall dish. make these pastries the perfect appetizers or desserts for a fall gathering. While baking, the crescent rolls smell Dream’s list of unconventional fallCheddar Apple Brussels Sprouts heavenly in the oven, and the finished product — pinched themed recipes.

Out of concern for the absent-minded student who forgets golden crusts and festive orange filling — is an InstagramBeet Pancakes These deceptively delicious vegan beet pancakes are a vibrant addition to any breakfast or brunch. To amp up the fall flavors, try adding cinnamon, nutmeg or hazelnut extract to the mix. Bottled beet juice might seem like a niche item, but it can usually be found at Wegmans or Walmart.

Total Time: 30 to 40 mins — 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour — 2 tablespoons white sugar — 2 teaspoons baking powder — ½ teaspoon salt — 1 cup beet juice — ¼ cup water — 1 tablespoon oil 1. Sift dry ingredients in a large bowl until evenly mixed.

2. Mix the water, beet juice and oil together in a small bowl. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until blended.

3. Spoon mixture into a lightly oiled frying pan on medium heat. Cook each pancake until bubbles form at the top, then flip and cook until edges are dry and both sides are browned.

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to use their fresh produce before it spoils, this recipe calls for frozen Brussels sprouts. Fresh sprouts work as well, though, and fall is the perfect time of year to buy them.

Onions and apples stay fresh for a while, so this is a great choice if you’re craving fruits and vegetables weeks after a grocery run.

Total Time: 30 to 40 mins — 2 cups frozen Brussels sprouts (approximately 20 sprouts) — 1 cup diced apple — ½ cup diced sweet onion — ½ cup shredded cheddar — Oil or butter for roasting and sautéing 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2. Drizzle Brussels sprouts with oil or butter and spread out evenly on a baking sheet.

3. Roast at 450 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking pan once halfway to even browning.

4. Gently heat oil or butter in a frying pan over mediumhigh heat, while sprouts are roasting,.

5. Add onions and saute until golden.

6. Stir in apple and saute until browned, once onions are golden.

7. Remove sprouts from the oven, then remove apples and onions from heat and mix everything together. While vegetables are still hot, stir in shredded cheddar until it melts.

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— 1 butternut squash, cut into halves with the seeds hollowed out — 1 cup Imagine Organic Creamy Pumpkin Soup — 2 rolls of Pillsbury Crescent Roll Honey Butter (8 ct) — 3 tablespoons honey — 4 tablespoons melted butter 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Place squash halves on a baking sheet with the cut sides facing up. Drizzle two tablespoons of butter and half a tablespoon of honey over each half. Bake for 30 minutes.

3. Remove the squash from the oven and pour half a cup of pumpkin soup into each of the hollow dents left by the seeds. Bake for another 30 minutes, or until the squash flesh is soft.

4. Remove squash from the oven and start scooping the flesh into a mixing bowl, mixing in the pumpkin soup and two tablespoons of honey. Mash the squash until the mixture is even.

5. Lower the oven heat to 350 degrees and grease a baking sheet. Unroll the Pillsbury dough and cut each roll into eight rectangles.

6. Spoon the squash mixture onto the rectangles, then gather the corners of the dough up into a bundle. Drizzle with honey and bake for 25 minutes or until tops are golden. Let cool for five to 10 minutes.

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So, Weekend Warrior, you rang in Family Weekend at the Lost Dog with your parents, and then Mom tucked you into your dorm bed and kissed you goodnight. Little did she know, you had other plans for the evening — and 10 minutes later you were on the Downtown Express to State Street. A couple of drinks in and you were spinnin’ like the Tom’s shot wheel. But don’t worry, Weekend Warrior, Rasa was there to catch you.

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Reusable steel drinking straws can be used in place of wasteful plastic straws.

We need to ditch plastic straws Replace them with environmentally friendly alternatives Georgia Kerkezis

Contributing Columnist

The other day, I ordered an orange juice from the Marketplace. It came in a plastic cup with a plastic lid and a plastic straw. I enjoyed the beverage, of course, but I must admit that with every sip I took, I felt a pang of guilt. Here’s why: Production of plastic has increased so rapidly over the past six decades that, according to National Geographic, a whopping 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic have been created. This

wouldn’t necessarily be bad if the plastic remained in use for a long time, but most of this plastic is only used once before being disposed of. What’s worse is that 91 percent of plastic isn’t recycled and instead ends up in landfills or scattered throughout the environment.

It takes some types of plastic an average of 450 years to biodegrade, and other types don’t biodegrade at all. Ocean animals often mistake plastic as food and as a result, are strangled, starved and often killed. I’m sure we’ve all heard countless stories of turtles whose bodies have grown around the plastic rings they’re stuck in, dolphins who can’t swim because they have plastic

bags stuck on their flippers and dead whales washed up to shore with bellies full of plastic.

It pains me to think of the atrocious environment we have forced these animals to live in.

As plastic persists in the environment, it undergoes a phenomenon called photodegradation, in which the sun’s rays break it apart into its individual molecules, which are also known as microplastics.

Plastic also releases chemicals into the water as it degrades, which are unavoidably absorbed by fish. When we consume fish, we are undoubtedly also consuming trace amounts of plastic and the chemicals released by it. Humans are not at

all immune to the health risks of the plastic epidemic.

All that being said, I now pose a solution. Quite simply, we must stop using plastic. Or, at least, we must drastically reduce the amount we use. The good news is we can start doing this right now. A single-use plastic that we can ditch this very moment is straws.

In 2016, Starbucks stores all over the world began to phase out their use of plastic straws, replacing beverages with a lid that can be sipped and doesn’t require a straw. A few weeks ago, we witnessed this change firsthand at the Starbucks on campus. The Marketplace has also begun to ask if we want

straws with our beverages, giving us the option to refuse them and think about our impact. If you don’t want or need a straw, this is the first simple solution.

Another alternative is carrying a reusable straw with you.

There are many stainless steel, bamboo and silicone alternatives available for purchase on Amazon, Etsy and other sites.

As a college student myself, I understand the apprehension toward spending money, but also as an environmentalist, I urge you to consider the positive impact this purchase will have.

The average American uses about 38,000 or more straws between the ages of 5 and 65. Would you rather use and dispose of 38,000

plastic straws, or use one straw for years without impact?

Plastic straws are only a small part of the larger plastic problem, but getting rid of them is a simple and effective way to begin tackling it. While writing this article, I purchased my own stainless steel straw and plan to carry it with me at all times. Next time I order a delicious orange juice from the Marketplace, I will take pride in refusing the plastic straw and choosing to use my environmentally friendly alternative. I urge you all to do the same.

— Georgia Kerkezis a junior majoring environmental studies.

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No one should feel forced to wear a bra

The responsibility can help foster a sense of adulthood

People who find them uncomfortable shouldn’t feel obligated to wear them

Evan Moravansky

Contributing Columnist

My first semester living off campus has made me look back on my time as an underclassman, and I find myself feeling somewhat nostalgic. I’d like to think every adventure starts at home and had I lived anywhere else, I would have different stories to tell. All my tales from the last two years began in Mountainview College, and those undoubtedly were the best years of my life. I was fortunate enough to become close friends with my random roommates and, forgiving the abysmal lack of cleanliness in our living space, it was nothing short of phenomenal. But now, living in a house in Downtown Binghamton, I face the question: Is living off campus worth it?

(Here’s a hint: Yes!) Living on campus was great, but far from perfect.

The fire safety checks, while an understandable necessity, were annoying. Sure, I could’ve just kept my flammable tapestry down, but the room wouldn’t look as nice without it. Beyond the inspections, the shared space

in my dorm was only as pleasant as my company allowed it to be.

I can’t tell you how many times I struggled to sleep, serenaded by the sound of smooching in the other bed. These are only a few of many irritants in the dorms; I’m sure you could think of many more.

Like Aeneas’ journey across the Mediterranean, it was a longembattled odyssey to find a new place to call home. Although UClub Binghamton was fit to replace dorm life, my friends and I ultimately decided that a standalone house was financially better for us. The monthly rent I pay now is about half of what I would’ve paid, but where I saved, I also lacked certain amenities (no hot tub in the backyard, yikes). From my brief encounter with house hunting, I found that if you know what you want and what you’re willing to pay for, you’ll find the right home.

I signed the lease last October and spent the following summer in Binghamton doing research, giving me a chance to experience “true” adulthood. I didn’t have a dining hall to feed me sushi at 10 a.m. Instead, I now had to prepare my own meals. It was a learning curve, but the microwave soon became a culinary Swiss army knife. The diversity of my diet has suffered since I moved out,

but I manage to eat decent food on a budget. I should note that this budget still affords Chick-NBap twice a week, but at least it’s not Cup Noodles every day.

Living on your own also means getting the occasional reality check — a reminder that you aren’t being coddled by the safety net a college campus provides, be it real or imaginary.

Just recently, while I was busying myself with homework inside the house, outside, strangers invited themselves into my vehicle.

Thankfully, nothing was stolen, but a transgression of this kind is generally considered absent in the college world. While I don’t feel threatened, I now hit the lock button on my key fob twice.

So, is living off campus worth it? One hundred percent.

Even in the bad, there’s value in the experience of living independently. Despite being a legal adult since freshman year, it took living on my own to feel like I was one. With the money saved and freedom granted, I have pride in my growth. Had I chosen to live on campus junior and senior year, I’d still make great memories, but nothing beats pulling into my driveway and thinking, “This is home.”

— Evan Moravansky is a junior majoring in English.

Annick Tabb

Contributing Columnist

Sixth-grade gym class was a game changer. It was the first time that students were required to change clothes in order to participate. On the first day we were asked to change clothes, a girl changing next to me gave me a once-over and coldly asked, “Um, where’s your bra?” I came home that day and told my mom that we had to go bra shopping immediately. This was the first time that a bra was presented to me as something that I would need in order to look and be deemed acceptable.

For the first couple of years, I was overjoyed to wear bras. I wore them 24 hours a day, even when I was sleeping. Wearing one made me feel grown-up.

I was willing to overlook the underwire that left me feeling sore and the overall constricting feeling that always seemed to linger.

As I got older, I read about people who decided to no longer wear bras. I never formally disagreed with them, but made the conscious decision that going braless was not for me.

The people I saw without bras normally had relatively small chests. I was convinced that my larger chest made it impossible for me to even consider it. From a superficial perspective, I was worried I wouldn’t be able to pull it off. I started small, opting for lacy bralettes that were less cumbersome than an actual bra.

But even then, the material was stretched so tight that it would leave scrapes on the back of my neck. In an act of desperation, I began to cautiously venture outside my bedroom without wearing a bra and never looked back.

I am thankful that the people in my life are, for the most part, very supportive of my choice. A lot of my friends have also decided to not always wear bras, so I never felt judged.

The only real negative feedback I’ve ever gotten has been from strangers. A couple of weeks ago, I was walking, minding my own business, when I noticed a man surreptitiously point to me and whisper-yell, “She should wear a bra,” to his friend. Comments like this are more funny than insulting to me. Whether or not I look “presentable” or “attractive” to people who see me for less than five minutes of their lives is very low on my list of priorities.

I don’t write this article to

implore everyone to throw their bras in an incinerator. They are too expensive and could be donated instead. It would be hypocritical for me to say that I never wear them. I still own some myself and wear them in more professional settings.

I know people who genuinely love wearing them or feel more comfortable wearing them. If wearing a bra is affirming for you and makes you feel better than not wearing one, then more power to you.

While I have made this decision for myself, I acknowledge that not everyone can or wants to make the same one. To quote Akilah Richards, “I can only speak from the perspective of a cisgender woman who has the luxuries of a cancer-free body and the emotional space to consider the comfort of my breasts.”

Appearance, style and presentation are all heavily personal decisions and should be left to every individual person.

People should never be forced to make choices about what they put on their bodies and should not be required to defend those choices to anyone.

— Annick Tabb is a junior double-majoring in political science and English.

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Women’s soccer shuts out Retreivers, Black Bears Binghamton earns first two conference victories Samantha Marsh Pipe Dream Sports

After a slim 1-0 loss against University of Vermont in the America East (AE) Conference opener, the Binghamton women’s soccer team improved its AE record as it shut out UMBC Thursday night with a 3-0 victory. The win streak continued Sunday afternoon as the Bearcats (7-4-2, 2-1 AE) overpowered the University of Maine in a close 1-0 game.

The match against UMBC (110-0, 0-2-0 AE) came with a few firsts. Senior midfielder Patty Loonie had her first goal of the season, heading the ball into the goal in the 31st minute, while sophomore midfielder Ivana Pjetri scored her first collegiate goal in the 82nd minute. The Bearcats also had their first road win at UMBC this season, with all of their other victories coming from home games.

The first goal of the game came from redshirt senior forward Kayla Saager just four and a half minutes into play as she blasted the ball into the top right corner of the cage.

Saager also currently holds two AE top spots in the number of shots taken (68) and goals (9).

Saager is also credited with half of Binghamton’s scores this season.

Saager was again a force to be reckoned with in Sunday’s game against Maine (5-5-1, 1-2 AE) as she tallied five shots and had one assist. The lone goal was scored by sophomore forward Genna Michitti. After receiving the feed by Saager, Michitti was able to tap in the ball from just two yards away.

“When you’ve got nine goals, and you’re the leading goal-scorer in the conference,

Sophomore forward Genna Michitti tapped in the game-winning goal in the 17th minute of the Bearcats’ home win over Maine.

[Saager] is certainly going to attract a lot of attention, but what we’ve talked about to our midfielders and to our wingers is that when that happens, it’s going to create more opportunities for you,” said BU head coach Neel Bhattacharjee.

“Saager drew [the defense] in,

then a great decision to play [Michitti] and then it was an easy tap in for [Michitti].”

Although Michitti was the lone scorer, the Bearcats tallied 12 shots, outshooting Maine, 12-8. Seven shots were produced in the first half, while five shots were taken in the second half

from Saager, Loonie, Pjetri, sophomore midfielder Dora Hayes and sophomore defender Erin Theiller.

“I thought our first half performance was very good,” Bhattacharjee said. “I think our movement was good, and we had some quality chances. Obviously,

[Michitti] was able to put one away, and I thought that it was a deserved score at halftime.

The second half ended up being more of a scrappy affair.”

Binghamton has yet to lose a game at home. In fact, the team has yet to be scored on in a home match, but with the team’s only

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win on the road coming from the UMBC game, the team is hoping to continue this trend as the seaon continues.

The Bearcats will face off against Stony Brook on Thursday at 7 p.m. from the Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium in Stony Brook, New York.

Volleyball defeated by Albany in four sets on the road Binghamton slated for home opener Friday Yaakov Spivack

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Rebecca Kiss Photography Editor Senior outside hitter Erin Shultz continued her strong season with 12 kills and 13 points in Binghamton’s tight four-set loss to Albany.

This past Friday night, the Binghamton volleyball team fell to SUNY Albany in four tightly contested sets. This loss snaps the team’s two-game winning streak, which was its longest so far this season.

“It’s a tough loss,” said BU head coach Glenn Kiriyama. “The close ones are always the toughest to get over. They just fought well the whole match. I thought we were down at four or five points, we managed to whittle it down a little bit, make a small comeback.

We were continually doing that through the whole match.”

The first set began with both teams competing hard, as the squads went nearly point-forpoint in the first several minutes of play. A kill from senior outside hitter Gaby Alicea allowed the Bearcats (3-12, 1-1 America East)

to tie the game, 10-10. Shortly after, Alicea posted another kill to hand the Bearcats an edge that they maintained for the remainder of the set, winning 25-21. Senior outside hitter Erin Shultz was also critical during this frame, providing four kills. “[Alicea and Shultz] are probably the most experienced players on the team,” Kiriyama said. “And we do rely on them quite a bit to carry a lot of the load on offense. They’ve been aggressive, they’ve done well and we’ve just gotta get everyone else going a little bit more.”

Sequence two also featured both teams fighting hard, as neither were willing to surrender the lead for long. While BU began the set with four points to Albany’s one, a furious effort by the Great Danes (8-7, 2-0 AE) was all Albany needed to take the advantage. Numerous lead changes later, the Bearcats were trailing by two when Albany called timeout. One kill and two attack errors later, Albany took the game 25-21.

In the third frame, the Great Danes took control early and maintained that level of play for the entire set. The Bearcats, however, were able to keep the score close. As the scoreboard read 21-20 Binghamton, Albany called for a timeout. Following this, Albany tacked on three more points to BU’s two. With the score now 24-22 in favor of Albany, a botched set from freshman setter Kiara Adams prompted a Great Danes victory.

Set four was another backand-forth affair, as the teams at first went nearly point-for-point until Albany extended it to a 11-5 margin. Six points behind, BU called for a timeout in hopes of regrouping. The break paid dividends as BU went on a 10-4 stretch to tie the sequence. This rally saw kills from graduate student middle hitter Lexi LaGoy, Alicea and junior outside hitter Victoria Keghlian. On top of her kill, Lagoy also scored via a service ace.

Completely without its rhythm, Albany called for a

timeout. The teams continued to trade points, tying eight times before the set’s conclusion. Two kills from junior outside hitter Chloe Evering gave Albany the frame and the match, as it overpowered BU, 28-26.

“We did a good job in fighting back in that last set there,” Kiriyama said. “It just came down to a few plays. We just didn’t execute as well as Albany did. They did a nice job.”

Shultz and Alicea combined for 27 kills over the course of the night.

“They’re ready to just go after it this coming weekend,” Kiriyama said. “And I think they’ve got a good mindset going in, and they just wanna do things just a little bit better. Just gotta tighten up certain aspects of our strategy on our offense and defense.”

The Bearcats will take on UMass Lowell on Friday in their first home game of the season.

First serve is scheduled for 7 p.m. from the West Gym in Vestal, New York.

Schaffer, Chigatayeva lead BU at Lehigh Paul Short Run Cross country prepares for AE Championships Kyle Reina

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The Binghamton men’s and women’s cross country teams started off their respective seasons with the Paul Short College Invitational hosted

by Lehigh University this past weekend. Led by redshirt sophomore Dan Schaffer, who won the men’s 8,000-meter Brown Race for his second career win, the men’s team placed seventh overall out of 44 teams.

Freshman Aziza Chigatayeva was the women’s top finisher while the team placed 17th out of 43 teams.

In a race that featured 364 runners, Schaffer recorded a time of 24:37, good for second-

best in Binghamton history for the 8,000-meter course, placing sixth across all four men’s races that day. “[Schaffer]’s performance was really impressive,” said BU head coach Annette Acuff. “We expected him to go out and perform well and he seemed really happy with his run as well.”

Following behind Schaffer was redshirt junior Daryn Hutchings, who placed 30th with a time of 25:41. Hutchings is looking to improve on standout performances from his sophomore year, during which he was the team’s lead runner in three meets, recording two top-10 finishes and a top-five finish in the Sykes & Sabock Challenge Cup. Binghamton’s teams both competed against several interconference rivals, with the men’s team finishing behind

Stony Brook and outperforming Hartford. The men’s team will be looking to continue its performance against other America East (AE) competition, ultimately preparing for the AE Championship on Oct. 27.

The women’s team outperformed its conference rivals, UMBC, which finished 26th, and Hartford, which took 40th out of 43 teams. The women were led by Chigatayeva, who finished 31st out of 363 runners with a time of 22:33, a minute and 31 seconds behind first.

“Chigatayeva learned a lot from this first meet, as she’s taking the transition from high school to college cross country very well, and isn’t afraid to go out there and compete with top runners,” Acuff said.

Behind Chigatayeva was sophomore Kaylee Stone with a time of 23:11, good for 68th,

and senior Erika Yamazaki who finished 86th with a time of 23:25.

Both teams suffered from injuries to top runners and their performances were damaged by their absence. Among inactive runners was redshirt freshman Kevin Moshier, who excelled in high school as a four-time track and field champion.

“We were missing a couple of our top runners from both teams at this meet, which hurt us at the Lehigh meet,” Acuff said. “So now we’re focusing on getting everyone healthy in the next few weeks and getting ready for the Princeton Invitational.”

Up next, both the men’s and women’s teams will be competing at the Princeton Invitational in Princeton, New Jersey on Oct. 12. The time for the meet’s commencement is to be announced.

Provided by Ali Bowers Redshirt sophomore Dan Schaffer was victorious in the men’s 8,000-meter Brown Race, powering the Bearcats to a seventh-place finish at Lehigh.

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Monday, October 1, 2018

Men’s soccer downs No. 23 UNH on Family Weekend

Sophomore midfielder Noah Luescher, with his family from Switzerland in attendance, scored a goal and an assist in Binghamton’s upset of No. 23 New Hampshire.

Bearcats win on goals from Flesch, Luescher Edward Aaron

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With the Binghamton men’s soccer team clinging to a onegoal second-half lead against No. 23 New Hampshire, sophomore midfielder Noah Luescher launched a shot past Wildcats’ graduate student goalkeeper Lars Huxsohl, and after extending the Bearcats’ lead to two, Luescher leaped into the stands, with his family waiting to celebrate.

“That was just great,” Luescher said. “That’s what story soccer writes, honestly. It was just a great moment, great feeling for me.”

It was a special Saturday in Binghamton during Family Weekend. The 3,265 fans in attendance at the Bearcats Sports Complex set a new record high, and among them were several relatives of Luescher.

“My whole family’s in town today, so it was a really special game for me,” Luescher said.

“Playing in front of them just gave me some more motivation, and to have an assist, have a goal, it was great. Celebrating with my dad, it was a really special game for me.”

The family of Luescher, a native of Switzerland, arrived in Binghamton the day before the game. They proudly displayed a Swiss flag in the front row, making them easy for him to find after the goal. It wasn’t

just Luescher who performed brilliantly in a 2-1 win for the Bearcats (3-5-2, 2-0-0 America East) — it was a team effort.

From start to finish, Binghamton outplayed UNH (6-2-1, 1-1-0 AE).

“I thought we were spectacular today,” said BU head coach Paul Marco. “The start of the match, the guys’ energy was great. We were useful with the ball. The guys stuck to the game plan.”

The Wildcats suffered their first loss since opening day against No. 15 Virginia.

After a scoreless first half, graduate student midfielder Kevin Flesch knocked in a header off a free kick from Luescher to put the Bearcats on the board.

“To be honest, the only time I’m really up there is on set pieces,” Flesch said. “I’ve been

working on my timings and my techniques on hitting the ball.

I’m happy that I could help the team with that, and I think it’s extremely important to get the lead first.”

Flesch, a midfielder better known for his defensive contributions, has now scored in back-to-back games, tripling his previous career goal total of one.

“He’s a stud,” Marco said.

“He’s a center back who enjoys the ball. He has been great with his timing, both in the air and on his tackles. I thought he’s playing the best I’ve seen. And I think he’s got another level.”

It took a penalty kick in the 86th minute for New Hampshire to get past redshirt junior goalie Chris Shutler. Shutler finished the game with three saves and

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has only allowed one goal in his two conference appearances this season.

The goal proved to be too little, too late for the Wildcats.

The team fell 2-1 to BU, and the Bearcats jumped out to a 2-0 start in conference play.

“The last few games we’ve done a good job of minimizing our errors and mistakes,” Marco said. “And we’ve put pressure on the opponent late in the game, and UNH, they’re a great team. They only have two losses on the season, and one of them was today.”

Through the first weekend of conference play, only Binghamton and Stony Brook remain undefeated. Despite the strong start, Marco knows that it is a difficult road ahead for

his team.

“The conference is extremely tight,” Marco said. “All the games will be very close, and for us to be 2-0, it’s a great feeling. But still haven’t accomplished anything yet, just getting ready for the next match.”

Binghamton’s next game is a nonconference matchup against West Virginia, Marco’s alma mater. He also served as the Mountaineers’ head coach from 1996 to 2001.

“It’ll be an emotional night for me because I played for the Mountaineers,” Marco said. “But make no doubt about it, I’m going with the Bearcats.”

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2 from Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Bearcats compete at Army Invitational in West Point Eisenberg reaches ‘A’ singles consolation final

featured 20 different teams with three double and five single flights.

The Binghamton women’s tennis team had a great showing, with Marianne Bohn junior Samara Eisenberg carrying Contributing Writer herself to the consolation finals after three ferocious wins in the Flight The courts were on fire at the A singles to headline the Bearcats’ Army Invitational in West Point, performances.

New York this past weekend. The Eisenberg began the tennis competitive, three-day tennis event meet on the wrong foot, dropping

her opening match to Montana sophomore Julia Ronney and bouncing her to the consolation bracket. Once there, however, Eisenberg turned her fortunes around with three consecutive victories. She took down undefeated junior Gloria Son of Army in the semifinals, catapulting her to the consolation finals. This match ended with a loss to NJIT freshman

Joleta Budiman (8-4), but brought Eisenberg to 7-4 in the tennis season so far.

Elsewhere, the Bearcats saw mixed results in the rest of their matches. Of the various doubles teams, sophomore Michelle Eisenberg and senior Maria Pandya were the only group to advance past the first round, defeating their opponents from Sacred Heart by

a score of 6-3. In singles matches, two freshmen battled each other in Binghamton’s Emma Deimling and Colgate’s Madi Kiani, with Deimling winning by a large margin, 8-1.

Senior Tiffany Dun took down freshman Nicole Li of Fordham, but the Bearcats suffered their fair share of losses as well, with many falling in the first round of their flights.

Mixed into the results were an injury to Pandya and a walkover to sophomore Emily Kong, but Binghamton continues to play strong after competing in three tournaments this season with tight sets, close matches and passion. The Bearcats’ women’s tennis team will appear next in the ITA East Regional hosted by Yale in New Haven, Connecticut starting Oct. 11.