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BPD hits bars for underage drinking Several Downtown bars see liquor violations Jacob Kerr News Intern

majoring in political science, worked for nearly eight months to prepare for Brindisi’s visit.

“Mostly what was important was outreach: sharing the event on Facebook, knocking on doors, even tabling on the Spine and handing out flyers,” O’Brien said. “That’s how I helped, and I think we got a pretty good turnout.”

City Councilman Conrad Taylor, ‘18, also spoke at the event. Taylor said he encourages students to get involved and assured them their voices can make

Several Binghamton bars and convenience stores experienced trouble over the weekend for serving and selling alcohol to minors.

The Binghamton Police Department (BPD) arrested six people on misdemeanor charges for serving alcohol to minors on Saturday morning.

Several of the suspects arrested were employees at liquor and convenience stores, while others were bartenders at popular student hangouts in Downtown Binghamton. An underage female working undercover with BPD received drinks at Tom & Marty’s, The Colonial and Parlor City Pub. According to a bartender at Tom & Marty’s, who asked to remain anonymous, the undercover female’s identification was not checked when she approached, and she was served alcohol. The bartender who served her was arrested and the bar received a fine.

The undercover operation is the first this year. BPD previously targeted underage drinking in Downtown bars in 2012, when officers raided several establishments on State Street, including The Rathskeller Pub. Underage drinking has also been discussed by

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Sidney Slon Staff Photographer Anthony Brindisi, Democratic congressional candidate for New York’s 22nd district, speaks at a student rally held on Monday afternoon by Generation Vote.

Brindisi talks student engagement at rally Generation Vote stresses importance of student voices Valerie Puma News Intern

Roughly 80 students gathered in front the Pegasus Statue near Glenn G. Bartle Library to hear Anthony Brindisi, Democratic congressional candidate for New York’s 22nd district, speak at a student rally held on Monday afternoon

by Generation Vote.

With the help of the College

Democrats and the Brindisi for Congress campaign, Generation Vote, a studentdriven startup that aims to educate and mobilize students in politics, has worked for the past eight months to organize a rally in an effort to increase local political engagement among college students. According to Jacob Bezner, team leader at Generation Vote and a junior double-majoring in political science and history, the organization’s goal is to bridge the gap between student communities and electoral policies.

“We believe that every student deserves the resources necessary to be

the change they want to see in their local politics,” Bezner said. “Getting Anthony Brindisi to come to our campus was no small task and has taken a lot of teamwork, but I’m really proud of what we were able to put together.”

According to the organization’s website, Generation Vote’s model includes educating, mobilizing and connecting students by bringing them closer to the candidates and working through their student policy process to ensure students have a seat at the political table. Members of Generation Vote, such as Sean O’Brien, a junior

Students create ‘papel picado’ at MRC Federal official speaks at annual business forum

Event celebrates Latinx Heritage Month Lia Berger

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Students created colorful papel picados, a decorative Mexican craft, during the Multicultural Resource Center’s (MRC) celebration of Latinx Heritage Month on Monday.

The event, held in collaboration with Omega Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, Corazón de Dahlia and Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority, provided attendees with templates and papier-mache to craft banners with intricate and colorful designs, known as papel picado. The banners are used during Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday that takes place between Oct. 31 and Nov. 2 and celebrates

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Theo Mason Staff Photographer Students made colorful papel picado, a decorative Mexican craft, during the Multicultural Resource Center’s celebration of Latinx Heritage Month on Monday.

family members and friends who have passed away. They are also used in a variety of important celebrations throughout the year, including baptisms and weddings.

According to Jose Maldonado, a diversity fellow for the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the event aimed to celebrate the Latinx community within

Latinx Heritage Month, which is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

“It’s an opportunity for

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Workshop highlights tenant rights Nonprofit presents on housing discrimination

with security deposits, leases and landlords.

In an effort to educate students on their rights as tenants, Central New York Fair Housing held a workshop on housing rights in the University Union on Tuesday.

Central New York Fair Housing is a nonprofit organization that works to eliminate housing discrimination and ensure equal

Christine DeRosa Contributing Writer

Renting houses and apartments on Binghamton’s West Side or Downtown Binghamton means students often have to deal

access to housing opportunity in central and northern New York state. Based in Syracuse, the organization is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the city of Syracuse and the counties it serves. It also receives grants, fundraises and performs contractual services.

Sally Santangelo, executive director of Central New York

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Fair Housing, said after the organization evaluated the city of Binghamton, it found that housing rights education was lacking.

“I think a lot of tenants generally don’t know their rights when it comes to security deposits, disputes and discrimination,”

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Endicott native Gilbert Kaplan, U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, returned to the Southern Tier to discuss economic development and revitalization in Broome County at the fifth annual Global Trade and Investment Forum on Wednesday.

Hosted by the Center for International Business Advancement, an organization dedicated to increasing the global awareness of the local academic, business and policy communities in the Southern Tier, the forum was held in the Smart Energy Building of Binghamton University’s Innovative Technologies Complex.

Kaplan spoke to an audience of about 70 people, including business leaders and small business owners in the Binghamton area. According to Kaplan, there is potential for small businesses, particularly

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in Binghamton, to reach foreign markets, which would allow the city to return to an era of industry.

“Our administration has put focus on the American worker and American manufacturing, fighting for workers and companies, enhancing and protecting and demanding protection for technological innovations across the world and ultimately bringing jobs back to America,” Kaplan said.

Nominated by President Donald Trump in March 2018, Kaplan said he played a role in the administration’s efforts to bring back jobs to the United States and combat unfair business practices conducted

by China. In 2007, Kaplan filed and prosecuted the first successful anti-subsidy case against China, which he says has stolen intellectual property, practiced unfair licensing terms and continually forced the United States to make sacrifices to get into their market.

“Obviously, China has been a big problem for many, many years,” Kaplan said. “We think they’ve engaged in very unfair

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Golf dominates Matthews Auto Invitational,

Men’s soccer stumbles at West Virginia with 2-0 defeat,

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Federal Emergency Management Agency approves major disaster declaration for Broome County Following floods that inundated the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions from Aug. 13 to 15, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved a major disaster declaration for Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Delaware, Schuyler, Seneca and Tioga counties, according to WBNG. FEMA has estimated the local and state damages to infrastructure and emergency response costs to amount to more than $36 million. In the coming months, Broome County can apply for up to $6 million in reimbursements from FEMA. Binghamton apartment fire caused by faulty equipment Fire officials say more than a dozen people, including several Binghamton University students, were displaced by a fire in Downtown Binghamton at 2:12 a.m. on Wednesday morning, according to WBNG. Although the building was fully occupied, everyone made it out safely and there were no injuries. Officials believe the fire was caused by a faulty fan and lamp in a fourth-floor apartment.

Police search for missing Broome Community College student Binghamton police and detectives are looking for 19-year-old Alexander Wetzel, according to WBNG. Authorities believe Wetzel, described as 5 feet, 9 inches tall and 130 pounds, was last in contact with his parents around 9:20 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Officers declined to comment further on the investigation.

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Trump suspected of tax schemes President Donald Trump participated in suspect tax schemes in the 1990s, according to a special investigation published by The New York Times on Sunday. The report alleges that Trump received at least $413 million from his father’s real estate empire, contradictory to his claims of being a self-made billionaire. On Monday, Trump’s lawyer, Charles Harder, provided a written statement denying the claims.

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

Vodka, champagne and more vodka FRIDAY, Sept. 28, 11:48 p.m. — An officer on patrol pulled over a 19-year-old male suspect for speeding on Glenn G. Bartle Drive. When the officer approached the vehicle, he noticed a bottle of Barton’s vodka, five bottles of champagne and an open bottle of raspberry vodka in the car. The suspect said he was in a rush to get to a fraternity.

The officer asked if everybody at the fraternity was over 21, and when the suspect said he didn’t know, the officer confiscated all of the liquor.

The suspect was issued a confiscation form and reported to Student Conduct.

Insurance scam SATURDAY, Sept. 29, 11:37 a.m.

— A 29-year-old female contacted police when she received a letter from her insurance company stating two people were attempting to join her insurance policy.

The victim did not intend for anybody to join her policy and was not sure how they would have the proper information to join. She said she suspects they got the information out of her trash because she does not shred any documents, including those containing personal information. Due to the unusual circumstances of the case, the Broome County District Attorney’s Office was consulted. The case is still under investigation.

— Charles Harder, a lawyer for President Donald Trump, in a statement to The New York Times regarding its special investigation into Trump’s financial history.

Persistent stalker SATURDAY, Sept. 29, 4:50 p.m. — Officers responded to a report of stalking at Old Digman Hall of Dickinson Community. The 18-year-old female victim said she started receiving texts from an unknown source in April 2017, while she was in high school. The messages slowed down for a year, but the victim said they started again on Sept. 19, 2018. The messages frequently mention that the victim “left scars” on the suspect. The victim said she has not engaged in any physical altercations that would leave physical scars. The mother of the victim also began receiving text messages from the suspect, often with images of her daughter and derogatory messages. The investigation is ongoing.

Pharmacy graffiti SUNDAY, Sept. 20, 5:00 p.m. — An officer on patrol was driving down Corliss Avenue when he noticed an exterior door to the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences building had been kicked open. The officer called for backup, and the building was searched and cleared.

On their way to the roof, officers noticed two more doors that were forcibly opened. On the way back down to the first floor, officers smelled spray paint and located the source; they found five cans of spray paint and unfinished graffiti. Emergency maintenance was called to secure the building. No suspects were found. The investigation is ongoing.

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“The New York Times’ allegations of fraud and tax evasion are 100 percent false and highly defamatory.

There was no fraud or tax evasion by anyone.

The facts upon which the Times bases its false allegations are extremely inaccurate.”

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members of the Town-Gown Advisory Board, which was formed in 2017 to tackle issues impacting both the community and Binghamton University. In May 2017, Gov. Andrew Cuomo launched “Operation Prevent,” an initiative aimed at curbing underage drinking, making the issue a priority of New York state.

The penalties for selling alcohol to minors in New York can vary and include fines, probation, license revocation and jail. Depending on the

severity and the intentionality of the crime, fines can be more than $1,000 and adults providing alcohol to people under 21 years old can be jailed for up to a year.

Bars can also receive fines and have their liquor licenses revoked for serving a minor, regardless of whether the vendor knew the customer was of age.

A bar without a liquor license cannot legally operate in the state.

As students headed to the bars on Friday night, the atmosphere was different than usual. A senior student at BU, who wished to

remain anonymous, said State Street didn’t feel the same after the undercover operation.

“We heard rumors the bars were going to be raided before we even went out around 9:30,” the student said. “When we made it to the bars, I noticed a lot more cops hanging around the lines than usual. Usually, there’s only two total, but I saw two hanging outside of Tom’s, a couple near JT’s and two near the line outside the Rat.” BPD did not respond to requests for comment by press time.

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Rally focuses on educating, engaging student voters RALLY FROM PAGE 1 a difference.

“Believe me, people will silence you for being young,” Taylor said. “It happens to me all the time, especially back when I first tried to get involved in politics. Young people like us, for years throughout history, have not been taken seriously in the political process. We are so lucky to have a candidate that actually sees value in the voice of young people.”

After Taylor and Bezner introduced Brindisi to the podium, the Democratic candidate spoke directly to students about their responsibilities to their college town.

“There are thousands of students on this campus — thousands of students who have made Binghamton their home,” Brindisi said. “You come from all

over this country, but this is your community. Whether it’s for four years or more, this is your home.

Wouldn’t you want to have a say in who represents your home?”

He also discussed his platform, highlighting a number of differences between his campaign and that of his Republican opponent, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney. According to Brindisi, his campaign is fully funded by local supporters, rather than by political action committees.

Additionally, Brindisi said he is fully committed to protecting health care across NY-22, particularly for those with pre-existing conditions.

After Brindisi’s speech, he joined the students in the crowd and answered questions oneon-one. According to Madeleine MacLean, an undeclared freshman interning for the Brindisi campaign, this was

Sidney Slon Staff Photographer Anthony Brindisi addresses student voters on the Spine at a rally on Monday.

her first time meeting Brindisi in person.

“It was nice getting to hear from him directly because I’ve heard a lot about him and about the election, but it’s nice to actually hear him speak,” MacLean said. “I liked the emphasis that the event put on young voices in politics — that we can actually have an impact.”

Brindisi spoke with approximately a dozen students individually. He said he believes it’s important to visit campuses to show students what causes they could be supporting in the upcoming election.

“I want [the students] to get involved in this community,” Brindisi said. “What better way than to register to vote here and supporting us in the November election? I’m not here expecting young people to vote for me, but I think it’s important for people running for office to give young people a reason they’d want to go out and vote.”

According to Bezner, Generation Vote has been working tirelessly to innovate the space of campus engagement in more political campaigns, and he hopes to take the positive energy from Monday’s rally and keep pushing the momentum until Election Day on Nov. 6.

“I’m genuinely pleased with how the rally turned out,” Bezner said. “There’s a lot of energy on campus, and I think you could really feel that energy during the speeches and even afterward. It was genuine engagement, and that’s what we wanted to see from our students.”

Sidney Slon Staff Photographer Anthony Brindisi meets with students on Monday following his appearance at a rally organized by Generation Vote.

CNY Fair Housing Endicott native talks local economy presents on tenant, housing problems FORUM FROM PAGE 1

TENANT FROM PAGE 1 Santangelo said.

Santangelo’s presentation defined fair housing as the right to choose housing, free from unlawful discrimination.

Federal, state and local fair housing laws protect people from discrimination based on a variety of factors, including race, religion, national origin, gender or disability.

According to Santangelo, students often encounter discrimination due to their age and inexperience as tenants.

International students and students of color can also face other challenges. She recommended recording or documenting interactions with landlords and always reading leases carefully before signing.

The presentation also discussed landlord obligations, which include maintaining safe, sanitary living conditions and making repairs in a timely manner. Before accessing the property, making repairs or checking on a problem, landlords should give tenants at least 24 hours notice of their arrival.

Matthew Brenes, a senior majoring in psychology, said he experienced some of the issues discussed at the event with his landlord and his property manager. According to Brenes,

he and his housemates had been ignored by their landlord and property manager after they had repeatedly requested repairs, such as fixing the staircase in their house. The landlord and property manager ignored the requests for days until someone came unexpectedly to make the repairs.

“All of a sudden, on Sunday, my friend said someone was here,” Brenes said. “This woman decided to show up and text me at 9 a.m., and since she knew the code because my landlord gave it to her, she just let herself in.”

Brenes noted, however, the landlord and property manager did respond to the repair request within three weeks of the initial response, and the landlord deducted money from the rent as compensation.

If a rental space is not maintained, tenants can withhold rent, but must set aside these funds so the rent can be paid as soon as the issue is resolved.

According to Santangelo, all requests made by tenants should be made in writing so the tenant has a record of what requests were made to the landlord and when they were submitted.

Santangelo also stressed the importance of calling the police if necessary, especially if the conflict escalates between landlord and tenant.

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trade practices that undercut the future of advancing trade in the United States. Really, it’s up to China. The market is supposed to be open after we passed the World Trade Organization.”

Kaplan also discussed how his upbringing in Endicott shaped his views and allowed him to understand how important manufacturing is to communities like Broome County.

Kenneth Kamlet, an attendee and an attorney at Hinman, Howard & Kattell LLP, said Binghamton has many advantages, including its location, history with IBM and access to research institutions like BU and Cornell University.

He said he hoped to learn about how this community can benefit from and access the opportunities that come from foreign and

Christine DeRosa Contributing Photographer Gilbert Kaplan, U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, speaks at the fifth annual Global Trade and Investment Forum on Wednesday.

globalized industries.

“A big part of promoting economic development, particularly upstate, is encouraging global development,

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investment in the area here and marketing overseas,” Kamlet said. “We’re the crossroads of three interstates. In terms of marketing to the U.S.

population, this is a centralized area and well-connected to the interstate highways.”

Kaplan said he is optimistic about America’s future role in global markets and hopes the Binghamton area will benefit from the current administration’s emphasis on rejuvenating communities that suffered from the loss of manufacturing jobs.

“Binghamton and Endicott can be revitalized,” Kaplan said.

“I know that there are a lot of things already going on and I hope more will be. I hope they take away from my talk that we have a really strong nationwide economy right now and I want to talk about what kind of part Binghamton can do to more fully participate in that.”

Lakshmi Chatterjee contributed reporting to this article.

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Digvjay Zala, a second-year graduate student studying systems science and industrial engineering:

Kalman Lipsman, an undeclared sophomore: “I’m probably just going to go Downtown and do my normal weekend thing, nothing out of the ordinary.”

“Mostly I’ll be finishing assignments, but on Sunday we have a festival organized by the Indian Graduate Student Organization. I’m on the committee, so I’m really looking forward to being a part of it.”

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What are your plans for Homecoming Weekend?

Kimberly Alweiss, a junior majoring in business administration:

Masha Morozov, a junior majoring in integrative neuroscience:

“I’m studying this weekend so I’m not really doing anything too crazy, just studying for finance.”

“I’m going to First Friday, which is with the art galleries Downtown. They have showings each first Friday of the month showcasing local artists and some artists from the University. It’s super cool and fun, and more people should go.”

Ramona Singh, a junior doublemajoring in math and financial economics: “I’m walking in the Black Student Union’s 50th fashion show this Friday, which is one of the biggest things of Homecoming Weekend for the minority community at BU. It’s completely sold out and there’s so many alum and students coming. This’ll be my first time walking in a fashion show, so I’m nervous but I’m really looking forward to it.”

Sahar Akhlaq, a junior majoring in biology: “I have work to do for the Pakistani Students Association all of Saturday, but on Sunday, Bo Burnham is coming and my boyfriend got tickets as soon as they started selling them, so we’re going to go see him!

I absolutely love him; he’s so quirky and genuine.”

Professor advocates for local sustainability in lecture Discussion proposes multilevel cooperation Jackie Zou

Contributing Writer

George Homsy, assistant professor of public administration at Binghamton University, highlighted the importance of multilevel governmental cooperation in environmental sustainability in a lecture on Monday.

The talk, titled “From National to Neighborhood,” was hosted

by New Student Programs, an organization aiming to provide

diverse educational opportunities for students entering BU. It focused on promoting sustainability on a community level.

Julianne Foster, a graduate assistant for New Student Programs and a second-year graduate student studying student affairs administration, said the organization hopes to connect new students to faculty research that they may be unfamiliar with, possibly sparking a new subject of interest.

“The idea of these lectures is to create that connection point with students and faculty, especially if the faculty member is outside of that student’s major, and they learn

about something else they might be interested in outside of their declared major, or if they haven’t declared a major yet, because a lot of them are first-year students,” Foster said. “This might give them an idea of what they hope to do at Binghamton, or in the future, or just something else they’re interested in.”

According to Homsy, it’s essential for all levels of government to be involved in making evidence-based decisions on the environment. He also advocated for the use of local knowledge and firsthand experience to drive policy changes.

Homsy emphasized the three

Students create ‘papel picado’ LATINX FROM PAGE 1 anyone to come in and experience a different type of craft,” Maldonado said. “We want to be able to provide different programming to help engage the campus community regardless of who they are, so it’s just an opportunity to help promote the Latinx community, the culture, the art, the fashion [and] the music.”

Adina Matos, a program assistant at the MRC and a second-year graduate student studying public administration, organized the event and said she wanted to do something fun related to Latinx Heritage Month.

“We wanted to do something

for Latinx Heritage Month but nothing too serious, something fun enough where we can celebrate the cultures,” Matos said. “We picked Mexican culture for this one.”

The movie “Coco,” a Disney Pixar film that takes place during Día de los Muertos in Mexico, was played while attendees created papel picado. Many of its scenes prominently feature the craft.

Savannah Markel, a member of Omega Phi Beta, an organization that emphasizes cultural awareness, and a junior majoring in human development, said she was happy with the movie choice.

“It’s one of the only movies that is representative of people of color,” Markel said.

Yoamny Adams, a member of Omega Phi Beta and a junior majoring in human development, said she was disappointed by the lack of support from other communities.

“It’s an event that shouldn’t just be Latinx people,” Adams said. “There should have been more of the Binghamton community out there. A lot of people don’t go out of their way to learn about other cultures.”

According to Markel, people on campus often aren’t concerned about cultural problems that don’t affect them.

“People don’t think it’s that important,” Markel said. “People who aren’t affected by cultural problems don’t really care.”

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E’s of sustainability: environment, equity and economy. According to Homsy, a sustainable community can only be produced when these critical factors work in conjunction.

“A sustainable community sits at the top of those three legs, and if one of those legs is shorter than the other, then the community is wobbly,” Homsy said.

According to Homsy, there are currently 35,000 local governments in the United States, many of which struggle with managing environmental issues because

legal action from state and federal governments is required to enact further reaching policy.

A single jurisdiction’s authority is often insufficient in affecting environmental issues, so Homsy argues for a multilateral system of cooperation, involving the local, state and federal governments in the decision-making processes.

Homsy and his team are heading an initiative on Binghamton’s West Side to engage in sustainability work in an underprivileged neighborhood.

The projects

they are pursuing include “The Mansion: A Community Center at Walnut Street,” which aims to establish a hub for education and community collaboration.

“We’re working with a neighborhood in Binghamton on planning for their own future, on figuring ways to act on their future, and then on understanding how these actions may work well or don’t work well for communities,” Homsy said.

Laura D’Angelo contributed reporting to this article.

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FRATERNIZING WITH FORMALITY Binghamton University’s new guidelines for fraternity recruitment will work to make recruitment for Greek organizations more similar, but may impose unnecessary regulations.

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The InterFraternity Council (IFC) and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life are working together to propose guidelines for formal recruitment this coming spring semester. It appears to be a collaborative effort between the administration and fraternity leaders, and as such, it has notable support so far. It is unclear what the exact reason for these guidelines is.

Pushing fraternities to hold events on campus could result in larger oversight, but if that was the goal, then it seems like they would impose stern rules — not

simply guidelines.

There appear to be very few, if any, rules currently instated for fraternity recruitment, and the rules concerning recruitment are different for fraternities and their female equivalents: sororities.

Sororities have strict guidelines for recruitment, and if they do not follow these rules, they can be fined. It is also worth mentioning that the regulations in question are extremely complicated and unclear. Though we acknowledge that many of these rules come from the Panhellenic Council and national organizations, and

thus the University may not have control over them, the rules that come from the University should be the same for both fraternities and sororities.

This isn’t to say that the rules imposed on fraternities should be at the same level as those sororities have to follow. The excessive regulation sororities deal with is unnecessary. No student organization should be fined for not following the smallest particulars of its bylaws.

Noting that, just proposing guidelines won’t bring fraternity recruitment to the same level of

sorority recruitment. For one thing, they are only “guidelines,” not hard and fast rules, and therefore don’t hold the same weight. Also, these guidelines can be easily circumvented.

Fraternities can simply inform their recruits of unsupervised events that the University does not know about. Increased oversight isn’t necessarily a bad thing — it can make the recruitment process safer for everyone involved — but if the University wishes to extend its reach, then it should aim to do so effectively.

The Editorial Board asserts that the IFC and Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life should find a middle ground.

There must be a solution that makes fraternities and sororities more equal, perhaps easing the existing rules on sororities and adding some recruitment rules to fraternities.

It is worth mentioning that this gender gap in the rules is not atypical; SUNY Buffalo mentions formal sorority recruitment on its website, but nothing of the like about fraternities. Other universities, however, run the

gamut of regulations — Rollins College in Florida has formal recruitment for fraternities.

It is too early to tell what effect these guidelines will have on fraternities and Greek life as a whole. Though they seem like they could be beneficial in leveling the playing field between sorority and fraternity recruitments and make the recruitment process safer overall, they are still only guidelines and may be easy to circumvent.

Only time will tell what the new regulations will bring to Greek life at BU.

Views expressed in the opinion pages represent the opinions of the columnists. The only piece which represents the views of the Pipe Dream Editorial Board is the Staff Editorial, above. The Editorial Board is composed of the Editor-in-Chief, News Editor, Opinions Editor, Sports Editor and Arts & Culture Editor.

Students with depression should know they’re not alone Campus resources are available and should be utilized Hannah Gulko

Contributing Columnist

When did it become almost standard to be “depressed” at college? When did Zoloft, Prozac and Lexapro become common rhetoric around college campuses? And, most importantly, when will colleges give this epidemic the attention it deserves?

Nearly 40 million adults in the United States suffer from an

anxiety disorder and, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, “75 percent of them experience their first episode of anxiety by the age of 22.” Among Americans from the ages of 15 to 34, suicide is the second-leading cause of death. Over 8 percent of young adults aged 18 to 25 years have had serious thoughts of suicide.

This is also the age you typically go to college with your future in mind, and with adventure, opportunity and “real world” life just beginning.

Why are college students now, more than ever, being

diagnosed with symptoms of anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts? What are we to do?

Are we to blame the workload, the schedule, social media, drugs and alcohol, homesickness or the rising cost and debt value of our undergraduate career? And if none of those are to blame, do we turn upon ourselves for not being good enough, not working hard enough or not trying hard enough?

Everyone needs to know that there is always someone to talk to, whether it be a friend, a family member or even someone at your university where free or

affordable mental health services may be available.

Depression is not singular in itself, but like every person, it is unique in its case. And depression cannot be dealt with alone. If you are reading this, I am one more person in your circle of friends, loved ones and admirers who cares — and who cares so deeply about every single person you impact in this life.

This world can seem exhausting and overwhelming when we feel that we are expected to carry the weight of the universe on our shoulders.

We may feel like we have to deal

with it all alone because despite not being able to handle it, we feel like we’re too old to be asking for help. We can hold everything in until it consumes us and it affects whether we get out of bed, if we talk to our friends or if we decide to keep fighting.

But if not for your sake, then for mine — and even more so for the memory of Sophie de Tournemire, whom our campus dearly misses — know you are not alone. Know that even in this polarizing time, someone cares and someone is listening.

So many ‘someones’ cared for Sophie; we just weren’t able to

truly show her how much.

In memory and celebration of Sophie, please come to her candlelight vigil next Tuesday on the Hinman Quad. Come to the 5K on campus next month, which her parents are holding in her honor. Attend, and find yourself surrounded by love, by people who care and by people whose hearts are open. Know that there is so much love to go around. There is at least one someone who you mean the world to.

— Hannah Gulko is a junior majoring in human development.

What constitutes upstate New York is up to you In response to Nicholas Walker’s Sept. 27 column Benjamin Levine

Guest Columnist

It was suggested in an article published last week, titled “Binghamton is not part of upstate New York,” that much banter occurs about upstate during the first month of the fall semester. Specifically, the article tried to focus on what “is” upstate and what “is not” upstate.

In doing reconnaissance for this article, I observed that South Carolina also has the upstate/ downstate debate. Upstate South Carolina has an interesting situation because the number of counties considered “upstate South Carolina” is effectively

summarized with the existence of an organization called the “Ten at the Top.” Although there isn’t an array of subregions within upstate South Carolina that I could deduce, it happens to be a part of “Char-lanta,” which is considered a megaregion with a population of 22 million people.

In New York, there do exist unique subregions, such as Western, Central, Southern Tier and Capital District and more environmental zones like the Catskills, Finger Lakes, Hudson Valley, Mohawk Valley and Adirondacks. It would be complicated to assert that upstate New York functions as a region in the same way that upstate South Carolina functions as a region.

Social context matters. When the original article said it’s paradoxical for Binghamton to

be called both a part of “upstate” and “the Southern Tier,” it’s getting caught up in semantics.

Plus, in 2015, the Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council won $500 million of New York state funds from the Upstate Revitalization Initiative. It’s also important to note that the Chenango Canal once connected Binghamton to Utica and also that Binghamton University started as a satellite of Syracuse University.

Danika McMurray, a senior majoring in political science, is from the Triple Cities area and is a graduate of Union-Endicott High School (the Triple Cities area includes Binghamton, Johnson City and Endicott).

She told me she believes that Binghamton falls into upstate more so culturally, given that it’s

more similar to cities like Utica or Syracuse, rather than cities downstate like Yonkers or the Bronx. I think she is absolutely on point.

In the 19th century, the cholera epidemic swept major cities like New York, and those who could afford to leave did so by fleeing. They went “upstate.”

In the summer of 1832, the New York Evening Post wrote: “The roads, in all directions, were lined with well-filled stagecoaches, livery coaches, private vehicles and equestrians, all panic-struck, fleeing the city, as we may suppose the inhabitants of Pompeii fled when the red lava showered down upon their houses.” Upstate very well would have been considered Westchester and everything north, at a time when the towns along the Hudson River were

the most developed. It was only during the 20th century that the rural character of Westchester would transition into the mostly suburban county known today.

There is no singular definition of upstate New York like there seems to be in South Carolina, only working definitions. It’s widely agreed that downstate consists of New York City and Long Island at the very least.

Geography can be both relative and absolute. It’s absolute in the sense that there are mountains where there are mountains and oceans where there are oceans.

It’s relative because we need maps in order to frame, study and make decisions in, by and about such things. Fields that use maps include planning, civic engineering, parks and recreation and really anything

with a spatial aspect. In relative geography, maps are a medium of communication with one foot in art and one foot in science.

Having lived in a few areas of New York state and a couple of other states, I know quite well the importance of understanding geography in all possible ways.

In a Gothamist article titled, “Where the Hell is Upstate NY?,” one contributor writes: “What constitutes downstate and upstate [is] about … perception.” This is to say that upstate and downstate are not necessarily a physical place.

“It’s a state of mind, an attitude, an identity.”

It’s up to you.

— Benjamin Levine is a junior double-majoring in geography and sociology.

ARTS & CULTURE

Theatre department debuts ‘Revolutionary’ women First Mainstage show opens on Oct. 5 Lily Tang

Contributing Writer

Binghamton University’s theatre department begins its 2018-19 Mainstage season with “The Revolutionists,” a historical comedy written by Lauren Gunderson and directed by Tom Kremer, a professor of theatre.

The story is based on four female historical figures during the time period of the French Revolution in Paris: playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, Queen Marie Antoinette and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle.

Though the plot is set during France’s Reign of Terror, Kremer said the audience does not need to have background knowledge of it to enjoy the show.

“It’s as if Gunderson took women from today and threw them into the French Revolution,” Kremer said.

“Intellect is required, but knowledge of the revolution is not.”

The play highlights topics such as inequalities between classes, minorities and feminism — all issues that still exist in today’s society.

“People have been fighting for the same things for over 200 years and it’s still relevant today,” said Amelia Pena, a sophomore double-majoring in theatre and business administration who plays Marie Antoinette.

While “The Revolutionists” is described as a “slightly accurate” historical comedy, it doesn’t stray away from the message of social injustice.

“I think one of the lines in the show actually sums it up perfectly, where both Olympe and then later Marianne repeats, ‘It might be fiction, but it’s not fake.’ This was a very real time, where there was a lot of terror and these were very real women who had to go through these struggles where it was already a difficult time for everybody living, whether you were the aristocracy or you were a

Sidney Slon Staff Photographer The BU theatre department’s first show of the fall semester, “The Revolutionists,” will premiere on Oct. 5, with additional runs on Oct. 6, 19, 20 and 21.

peasant,” said Brianna Simpkins, a junior majoring in political science who plays Marianne Angelle. “It was a very daunting time and I think it’s in the darkest times that you try to find

light, that you try to find humor — and making that humor not be distasteful but also true to who these characters were as people.”

The cast agreed that the most

challenging part of creating the production was bringing these historical figures to life.

However, the cast members said they developed a strong connection with their characters,

which they used to portray them.

“Even though we’re playing characters, we’re very much playing ourselves,” said Simpkins. “We bring so much of ourselves to this role that

it brings this authenticity that I haven’t seen in a lot of other works.”

The cast also keeps in mind the historical significance of their characters when they are acting.

“It’s knowing that Olympe was a real person and working with that and knowing how important her legacy was as a feminist — she wrote the Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen, which she presented at the National Assembly during the French Revolution, [and] was just extremely courageous and amazing at that time. She also wrote a multitude of abolitionist plays dedicated to the queen that ultimately got her killed,” said Margaret Leisenheimer, a senior majoring in theatre who plays Olympe de Gouges. “So when I was lucky enough to have been cast in this role, it was the initial shock of, ‘Oh my goodness, how am I going to bring her to life and do her memory justice?’”

The cast members noted that one of the most impressionable aspects of the production is connecting the feminine experience between past and present.

“Part of it makes you want to give up, but you’re seeing these women fighting when the conditions were a lot worse for them than they are for us now; we should probably step up to the plate,” said Liz Sierra, a senior majoring in theatre who plays Charlotte Corday.

The team hopes that the audience leaves gaining awareness and questioning the world around them.

“If one person can walk out of there with an ‘aha! moment,’ like, ‘I get it now,’ then we’ve done our job,” Sierra said.

“The Revolutionists” debuts on Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. at Chamber Hall in the Anderson Center and continues on Oct. 6, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 21 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are available online at anderson.binghamton.edu, or by phone at 607-777-ARTS. The cost is $18 for general admission, $16 for alumni, faculty, seniors or staff and $10 for students.

Female artists to be showcased in annual exhibition The two-day display will open this weekend Olivia Baerga

Contributing Writer

Last Sunday, members of the Rude and Bold Women committee began to set up the works of artists participating in the annual “Rude and Bold Women” visual and performance art show. This year, the annual show will be held on Oct. 5 and 6 at Atomic Tom’s in Downtown Binghamton and will feature live musical performances both nights.

According to Patricia Raube, a member of the Rude and Bold Women committee, the show is a platform within which female artists can “highlight their experience and their view of the world” under the theme of rude and bold women.

Rude and Bold Women was created by artist Susan Jablon in 1996. Her role as volunteer coordinator of City Plaza Gallery in the city of Binghamton pushed her to display the work of emerging artists. She called out to female artists within a 100-mile radius of the area to participate in the first show and it was highly successful, featuring both visual and performance art. Despite how well the event was received, certain works were considered controversial by the gallery’s administration, and Jablon was fired from her position.

A group of local women who attended the first show worked to have the show reinstated and it re-emerged in 2001, the first annual show lasting over four

Brendan Tower Contributing Photographer “Rude and Bold Women,” an annual exhibition in Downtown Binghamton, creates a spotlight for the lives of local women artist’s experiences, politically and socially.

consecutive weekends. “Rude and Bold Women” has been held each fall since then, except for last year, when the committee took a sabbatical.

Raube acknowledged that the show is open to artists at any point in their career, regardless of whether or not the artist in question considers themselves professionals in the art world.

“The show has gone through some different themes and phases,” she said. “We just ask women to tell us how their art

relates to the theme of rude and bold women. We have artists at all levels, from people who call themselves enthusiastic amateurs to women whose livelihood is their art. It’s all in the same show because it’s all in support of women and this enterprise.”

Raube disclosed that there have been men who have applied to participate in the show, and they have not easily accepted rejection, despite the show explicitly calling for female artists.

“We accept women, people who identify as women,” Raube said. “I want to emphasize people who identify as women. We accept art from trans women, they are absolutely welcome. It was really interesting to me that a man could not accept that women would want to have a space that was for their art.”

Raube said the pieces that viewers can anticipate for this upcoming show revolve around themes of bodily autonomy.

“We’re seeing some political

pieces,” Raube said. “We also have a lot of pieces that are about women’s bodies. We have a whole installation of breasts by one artist and we have a number of pieces that are dealing with women’s bodies in ways that some people might be uncomfortable about, like things referencing menstruation.”

Andrea Hill, a local artist participating in the show, said that her particular pieces fit into the show by venturing into questions of identity and

self-discovery.

“Both of them are dealing with identity and finding self,” she explained. “The [piece] ‘Self on the Edge’ is me coming out of a really dark spot, and the other is about finding adopted family and being raised in an upper-middleclass white family.”

Raube stressed the importance of Rude and Bold Women within today’s political and social climate in which women must fight to be seen and heard.

“I would say especially in this era in which women’s autonomy and women’s rights feel very much under attack,” Raube said.

“I am really grateful that there is this space that is not only a safe space, but an actively welcoming, encouraging space for women to express themselves through their art. I think that’s the point of the show.”

Pieces like artist Patricia Heaton’s “I Love Red States,” which references the novel and television series “The Handmaid’s Tale” and “Trump’s Tower: It’s Coming Down” highlight this relevancy.

Tom Haines, owner of Atomic Tom’s, agreed with Raube’s statement.

“This is always a great show,” he remarked. “It’s real positive, I think especially right now.

There’s a politic to it that I like.”

Raube said that a crucial aspect of the show is the message its members and participating artists aim to send — that their art is a window into the lives of women in the community. “[We’re] just women putting out there: This is this,” Raube said. “This is our life. And we’re making art about it.”

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BSU hosts its annual fundraiser at Memorial Arena

‘Black Pearl’ to include themes of social justice Kyle Reina

Contributing Writer

This year’s Black Student Union (BSU) Fashion Show is an extraordinary landmark as it will be celebrating 50 years on campus.

BSU has been a voice for not only the black community, but students of all ethnicities, as well as a catalyst of discussion for on-campus cultural events and activities since its conception. It will be looking to weave its history into the show this year.

“With this being our 50th anniversary, we’re definitely hoping to make an impact this year and do something big with the show this year,” said Mariam Adeyi, the socialcultural coordinator of BSU and a junior double-majoring in English and human development.

Each year, the BSU Fashion Show has a specific theme; last year’s theme was “Chronicles of Culture” and previous themes have centered on cinema or international fashion. This year’s theme focuses on the story of the “Black Pearl.”

“This year’s theme is about an

Pipe Dream Archives The Black Student Union’s largest fundraiser, its annual fashion show, will find an upgraded home this Alumni Weekend in the Floyd L. Maines Memorial Arena.

African American journey of a boy who learns to discover his values and not succumb to ignorance,” Adeyi said.

BSU’s Instagram page has been teasing the “Black Pearl” theme with a chain of posts on their feed, counting down to the day of the fashion show. Some days feature

a ship, others portray a whirlpool with a black pearl and all of them repeatedly allude to the “truth,” asking if you are ready for “the truths that the Pearl holds.”

In past years, BSU has opened discussions on social justice issues, such as police brutality and other acts of social controversy that have

stirred the black community. For example, in its 2014 fashion show, which centered around the theme of cinema, a subtle mention of the shooting of 18-year-old Mike Brown was interwoven into the show. The organization’s engagement on these topics illustrates its stride toward inclusion and invites a safe

space for students to have open conversation about relevant topics.

Previously, the fashion show has been a fundraiser, with last year’s funds going to the BSU Youth Program, a program established to help younger students experience college life through activities such as a Kwanzaa celebration and roller-

skating. BSU has repeatedly backed events run for youth, such as the U-Turn, a mentorship program that revolves around educating and supporting juveniles in both maximum and minimum-security prisons. Children involved in the BSU Youth Program have also made appearances onstage during shows, allowing them to cherish their time in the spotlight.

BSU has utilized different themes to portray its message in previous shows. Its 2017 show, based on the “Chronicles of Narnia,” was a six-scene twist to the fictional series, renamed “Chronicles of Culture.” In 2010, the show’s theme was on the importance of recycling, which leaned on fashion to illustrate the idea behind the show, using garbage bags and other recycling-orientated materials to convey that the impact of recycling goes a long way.

This year’s BSU Fashion Show is set to be one of the biggest yet, with its move from the Mandela Room to the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena, as the organization strives to commemorate its history on campus.

The show will be on Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. Tickets are $20 in advance and at the door.

RoberCon celebrates fandoms Go green inside and out Celebrate Homecoming with these Bearcat-inspired recipes

Sci-fi festival proceeds to benefit museum operations

Jamie Goerke

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Krishna Patel

Contributing Writer

In popular media, the word “geek” is sometimes associated with an intellectual and awkward person, outside of “the norm” interests. A celebration of nerd culture, fringe interests and all things related to it could be seen at RoberCon, a two-day comic book, sci-fi, tabletop and board game convention at the Roberson Museum and Science Center in Downtown Binghamton held last weekend. This year’s RoberCon event featured discussions and workshops with several best-selling authors, including Anne Bishop, author of “The Black Jewels” series.

Events at RoberCon included a costume contest, panel discussions and signings with award-winning authors, writing workshops, a cosplay pub crawl, a gaming room and vendors selling geek collectibles and various handmade items. There were also plenty of opportunities for fan groups of all sorts to meet and interact with people who share similar interests. With this wide range of events, RoberCon truly seems to offer something for everyone.

Crystal Sarakas, a member of the local community and organizer of the event, highlighted RoberCon as a family-friendly event for people of all ages.

“RoberCon being based at the Roberson Museum this year placed a big emphasis on families and young people,” Sarakas said. “When you’re younger and don’t fit in, it can be really difficult to find places to meet people with the same interests as you.

RoberCon provides a safe place to come in cosplay and meet people with the same interests.”

The age range at RoberCon was truly diverse, from families in “Avatar” costumes to high school students and adults with a keen interest in fandom culture.

Sarakas stated that the winner of this year’s youth costume contest, 14-yearold Zach Smith, spent four months working on his Iron Man costume and was still making finishing touches the night before the contest.

“I’m impressed every single year by how much time and effort people put into their costumes, out of love for the event,” Sarakas said.

This year’s RoberCon also featured a gaming room in the Roberson Mansion carriage house. In previous years, the gaming room was situated in Binghamton High School. This year, the gaming room’s closer proximity to RoberCon made it easier for event attendees to participate in tabletop gaming and explore the gaming room.

RoberCon attendants could choose from a number of tabletop games or attend one of the scheduled gaming sessions that took place last Saturday and Sunday.

Michael Bohn, a longtime resident of Downtown Binghamton and content provider for the event, was responsible for introducing people to new board games and encouraging them to play.

Homecoming Weekend is almost here, and that means it’s time for students and alumni alike to get out their green and show some Bearcat spirit. Whether you’ll be tailgating, attending the soccer game, catching up with old friends or just seeing all that Binghamton University has added since you’ve been gone, you’re bound to get hungry. Luckily, Pipe Dream has whipped up some easy recipes to get you into that school spirit mood.

Cheesy Garlic Zoodles

This is something that can be made for a healthy and filling lunch right before you go out to the tailgate, or a dinner side for those catch-ups with friends. Not only is it simple to make, it’s also a good alternative for those who are vegetarian, gluten-free or just want an alternative to basic pasta.

— Pre-spiralized zoodles, which can be purchased at Wegmans — 2 tablespoons butter — 2 large garlic cloves — 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1. Lay garlic clove flat on the cutting board and cut off the root. Place knife flat over clove and push down with the heel of your hand to separate the skin from the clove.

2. Crush the garlic clove further using the same technique as removing the skin. Chop the garlic roughly until small pieces are formed using a rocking motion of the knife.

3. Run the block of Parmesan cheese over the cheese grater into a bowl until one-third of a cup is reached.

4. Add butter to a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Completely melt the butter.

5. Add the minced garlic and cook until the smell is very fragrant and until the cloves turn a golden brown. This should be around five minutes.

6. Add the zucchini noodles and the cheese to the pan and cook for five minutes.

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Green Pucker Cookie Sandwiches

To get your sugar kick at the tailgate, these green snacks are great for rallying before the big soccer game, especially if you show up to support your alma mater by repping BU’s official color, Pantone 342.

Nate Platzner Contributing Photographer RoberCon convened this past weekend at the Roberson Museum to celebrate fandom culture.

“The gaming room was busy all weekend,” Bohn said. “There were lots of people passing through, trying things for the first time.”

People were able to try out board games that were recently released and not widely known, in addition to classics such as “Dungeons & Dragons.”

The gaming room fostered an open and social environment with people from all walks of life, meeting and interacting while playing board games.

Perhaps one of RoberCon’s most successful events this year was the panel discussions. RoberCon featured guests such as award-winning author Tamora Pierce, among others. Authors hosted panel discussions where they answered questions, gave advice and interacted with audience members. This provided an experience for fans of the books and series as well as novice writers seeking advice from experienced professionals.

One of the panel discussions that Sarakas stated as being particularly successful and popular was the “Black Panther” panel.

“We had [people of color] fans talk about why ‘Black Panther’ is important to the community,” said Sarakas. “’Black Panther’ is not just a superhero movie, but it is representative of a culture and community that is working to solve issues of representation. It was truly a powerful panel.”

In coming years, RoberCon hopes to

be able to record panels so those who are interested but unable to attend will still be able to listen in on the meaningful discussions. RoberCon’s rise in popularity can be seen from the increase in panel discussions from 18 to 61 between the first RoberCon in 2013 and RoberCon 2018.

According to Sarakas, RoberCon has been attracting more and more accomplished authors.

“Word travels quickly in the writing community, so when good word gets out about RoberCon, more writers want to attend,” said Sarakas.

RoberCon also hosted its first cosplay pub crawl this year. This provided an outlet for sci-fi, fantasy and board game fans to interact in a more adult environment.

Sarakas took pride in the creative and expressive outlet RoberCon provided for the community and recommends Binghamton students to attend in coming years.

“RoberCon highlights creativity and art that people typically may not have access to in a small city,” Sarakas said.

“Students are often under so much pressure to achieve … RoberCon can provide students with the opportunity to relax and be a nerd for a day, get to know the local community on a personal level, and the Roberson Museum, this amazing little thing right here in Binghamton.”

— 1 box store-bought french vanilla cake mix — 8 tablespoons butter — 2 eggs — 2 teaspoons almond extract — Green food coloring — ½ cup powdered sugar — Pillsbury vanilla frosting 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees and prep a cookie sheet with nonstick spray.

2. Melt the butter in a heat-safe bowl in the microwave. In a large bowl, mix cake mix, butter and the two eggs.

3. Once fully mixed, add several drops of green food coloring and the almond extract.

Mix until the dough is fully green.

4. Place dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.

5. Pour the powdered sugar into a small bowl.

6. Scoop dough into one-inch balls and roll them in the powdered sugar until covered.

7. Set cookies on cookie sheet and bake for nine minutes. This should make around 36 cookies.

8. Let cool for one minute and then move cookies to a drying rack.

9. In a small bowl, mix frosting and several drops of green food coloring.

10. Frost one side of each cookie and use two cookies to make a sandwich.

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Extra Green Smoothie Bowl

This is a perfect breakfast for the Sunday after getting reacquainted with State Street after Alumni Weekend activities on campus. Make this smoothie bowl to boost your strength in school spirit style.

— 1 banana — ½ cup diced mango — ½ cup sliced kiwi — 2 cups baby spinach — ½ cup unsweetened almond milk — 1/8 teaspoon salt 1. Combine banana, baby spinach and milk in blender. Blend until combined.

2. Pour into bowl and top with salt, mango and kiwi.

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Libra: It’s not in your nature to play dress-up, but this Friday you will. Disguise yourself with beads and glitter. Become a homecoming queen in a winter coat. All this is meant to comment on how you will never know who you are. Stop fucking trying so hard, kid. You aren’t just the muse of all the Picassos, you are the Picassos. You don’t need to know the rules.

Scorpio: Use your charms wisely. If you are secretly a skeleton, vampire and/or zombie, it is my recommendation that you expose yourself now and begin to advocate for your existence. Then, build a sci-fi library in your Cerebellum. Decorate your Frontal Lobe with jack-o’-lanterns. Set up camp in an empty pan, ideally somewhere between attractiveness and repulsion. It’s all just a science experiment.

Sagittarius: Honey, we all respect how hard you’re trying but your art skills remain subpar.

Trust me: We all want you to succeed. We acknowledge the excessiveness in your energy. However, you won’t ever, no matter how hard you try, be a professional dolphin-drawer. I’m sorry, it just isn’t going to happen. We think double majoring in Graphic Design and Marine Biology is fearless, but we aren’t sure it’s very practical. Reconsider your focus. Consider this an intervention.

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Week Five: Start ‘em or sit ‘em?

Evan Cole Assistant Sports Editor

Fantasy Football Quarterback Start: Andrew Luck (IND): After putting together a surgical performance against the Texans last week, Luck looks to carry his momentum on a short week when he squares off with the Patriots tonight. Entering the game as underdogs, the Colts could use a pass-happy attack as they attempt to keep pace with New England.

Ben Roethlisberger (PIT): Typically a fringe fantasy starter, Roethlisberger has an extremely favorable matchup this week against the Falcons, a team that is regularly engaged in shootouts. Big Ben has a massive upside this week in a great opportunity to produce at home.

Sit: Russell Wilson (SEA): Backed by one of the league’s worst offensive lines and a banged-up group of skillposition players, Wilson’s disappointing start to the fantasy season has little to do with his ability. Facing a Rams team, which has one of the most talent-laden defenses in the league, will not help Wilson’s fantasy prospects this week.

If you’re desperate: Andy Dalton (CIN): Dalton took advantage of his matchup with the Falcons in week four, passing for 337 yards and three touchdowns.

He has a chance to produce similar numbers against a Dolphins defense that has been suspect defending the pass this season.

Running back Start: T.J. Yeldon (JAX): With Leonard Fournette still recovering from a hamstring injury, Yeldon is in position to be prominently featured this week. Going up against a Chiefs defense, which has allowed four rushing touchdowns to running backs already, Yeldon will have a great chance at finding the end zone this week.

Aaron Jones (GB): Jones has shown to be the Packers’ best inside rusher out of the team’s committee of Jones, Ty Montgomery and Jamaal Williams. Facing off against a Lions defense that has struggled to contain running backs, Jones has a strong opportunity to break off a few long runs this Sunday.

Sit: Mark Ingram Jr. (NO): Ingram’s role is extremely uncertain due to his return from suspension and the dominance of Alvin Kamara, who currently ranks first in total fantasy points for ESPN points-per-reception leagues.

Ingram’s owners are best suited using a wait-and-see approach until his role is more solidified.

If you’re desperate: Nyheim Hines (IND): Hines has proven to be one of the most frequently used running backs in the passing game and is in line for a heavy workload against the Patriots tonight. The combination of the Colts’ likelihood of airing

it out and the absence of T.Y. Hilton give Hines a chance to put up prolific numbers.

Wide receiver Start: Julian Edelman (NE): The other prominent fantasy asset to return from suspension this week, Edelman is expected to maintain his featured role in the Patriots’ offense. With Rob Gronkowski dealing with an ankle injury, Edelman should be heavily targeted by Tom Brady in his return.

John Brown (BAL): One of the new additions for the Ravens’ passing attack, Brown has quickly emerged as one of Joe Flacco’s favorite targets. Averaging an explosive 22.5 yards per catch, Brown’s big-play ability makes him a viable option against a burnable Browns secondary.

Sit: Larry Fitzgerald (ARI): Battling a lingering hamstring injury, Fitzgerald’s effectiveness has taken a hit. Even in an intriguing matchup with the 49ers, Fitzgerald does not possess a floor high enough to warrant starting him.

If you’re desperate: Kenny Stills (MIA): Miami’s slow-paced, runheavy attack has limited Stills’ overall upside, but he still has a high ceiling on any given week due to his ability to get behind the defense and score long touchdowns.

Matched up with a porous Bengals secondary, Stills should have some chances to pull off some big plays this week.

Tight end Start: Vance McDonald (PIT): Used almost exclusively in the passing game, McDonald was asked to run block on only three snaps last week. Facing the Falcons in what could be a shootout, McDonald should find success over the middle this week.

Austin Hooper (ATL): On the other side of the ball in a potential shootout, Hooper should also have ample opportunity to rack up yards up the seam.

Sit: Jimmy Graham (GB): While it still makes sense to start Graham due to the lack of depth at tight end, expectations should certainly be tempered for the former Pro Bowler. Graham hasn’t been used much as a vertical threat this year, and his limited role makes him more of a low-end starter moving forward.

If you’re desperate: Antonio Gates (LAC): Still playing on very limited snap count and splitting routes run with Virgil Green, Gates’ role has prevented him from being a reliable fantasy option. If your starting tight end is on a bye this week, Gates has some value as a touchdown-dependent streamer against a weak Raiders defense.

Christine DeRosa Contributing Photographer Senior Zak Ottman’s first career first-place finish headlined a victorious outing for the Binghamton golf team at the Matthews Auto Invitational.

Golf earns first win since March 2015 Lane, Ottman place first at home invitational Justin Zion

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Late Monday afternoon, senior Zak Ottman stood on the 18th green, staring at a mid-range putt. To his left stood Binghamton head coach Bernie Herceg, motioning with his hand at the small crowd of spectators and media to stay completely silent.

After evaluating the shot for a few moments with everyone quietly looking on, Ottman calmly walked to his ball and knocked it in, cinching a victory for the Binghamton golf team at the 2018 Matthews Auto Intercollegiate Invitational.

“It’s a dream come true,” Ottman said afterward. “I’ve played in almost every event here, I’ve had ups and downs, and to go out on top here, on our home course, on my last try — it’s a dream come true for sure.”

It was a successful two-round invitational for the Bearcats all around. Ottman finished the tournament as a co-champion alongside his teammate, sophomore Justin Lane, who continues to rack

up top-ten finishes. Both earned individual scores of five under par to claim their first victories in each of their careers. Out of 10 Bearcats who took to the course, five finished in the top 10 on the individual leaderboard.

All of it amounted to a staggering 18-stroke victory for BU, its first victory in any invitational since March 2015. The Bearcats were the only squad to finish with a team score that was below par, amassing a total score of minus-14 on 562 shots. The mark broke the previous program record for lowest 36-hole performance in an invitational.

“It was a great week,” Herceg said.

“The players played phenomenal — the whole team. We were under par as a team day one and day two, they came together and played really solid.”

Binghamton’s performance in this tournament marks a vast improvement from the team’s results at last year’s Matthews Auto Invitational. Then, the Bearcats posted a team score of 12 over par.

This year the team started the exact same five players, and the result was a full 26 shots lower.

“They have definitely matured

a little bit since the year before,” Herceg said. “We were a young team last year, and that being said, over the summer the hard work they put in and what they’ve done so far in the fall here, that definitely made a difference.”

Both days followed a similar pattern for BU. At the front nine, the team got off to a slow start in both rounds. In the first round, only one player, sophomore Nacho Glagovsky, finished the front nine with a score below par. It was only on the back nine that the Bearcats began to settle in. Ottman, the eventual champion, did par or better on eight of those nine holes that day, including a twoshot eagle on 14. By the time the day was over, the Bearcats were at minus-11 and 12 shots ahead of the second-place team.

Ottman maintained his top position on the leaderboard for most of the second day, falling behind only briefly when an opponent was playing an easier part of the course than he was. The Bearcats’ score began to dip as well, falling all the way to minus-seven during the rough front nine, only to shoot back up again, mainly due to Lane’s performance. Lane fired

off six birdies on his final 10 holes, enough to catch up with Ottman and propel his team to a large margin of victory.

“The front side is a little tougher side, especially in competition,” Herceg said. “It’s tighter, without a doubt, and there are certain holes out there where if you’re making pars it’s a good thing … Fortunately this week we played solid on the front side and really well on the back.”

In addition to the main team, Binghamton also sported a “B” team, comprising the remaining five players on the Bearcats’ roster.

While this team didn’t do nearly as well as the main squad (plus-24), the team did show some promise with an exceptional score of threeunder turned in by sophomore D.J. Griffiths, who recently transferred from Florida Gulf Coast.

From here, the Bearcats will look to build on their victory and carry their momentum into future invitationals. Their next opportunity to do so will be the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate hosted by Austin Peay. The two-day tournament begins Monday, Oct. 15 from Clarksville, Tennessee.

Men’s soccer falls to WVU on the road

Rebecca Kiss Photography Editor Redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Isaiah Pettis faced a barrage of shots against West Virginia, saving 10 of 12 in a 2-0 road loss.

Pettis racks up 10 saves against Mountaineers

nonconference matchup in two weeks. The competition was steep, but the Bearcats (3-6-2, 2-0-0 AE) ultimately fell to the Mountaineers Grace Palumbo (7-4-0) in a 2-0 shutout.

Assistant Sports Editor “I thought that we prepared really well for the match and then Following a two-game America our effort was average, below East (AE) Conference win streak, average,” BU head coach Paul Marco the Binghamton men’s soccer team said. “It wasn’t what we had been took on West Virginia in its first seeing from the guys, so I was a

little disappointed in our inability to cover ground and make life difficult for the opponent.”

The game began with Binghamton on the defensive end, warding off an onslaught of shots from the Mountaineers’ offense.

Redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Isaiah Pettis racked up four saves in the first 17 minutes alone. However, his efforts were unable to stop a shot from West Virginia’s junior defender Ryan Kellogg, who netted his first goal nearly 22 minutes into the match.

Four minutes later, before the Bearcats even had a chance to respond to Kellogg’s goal, the West Virginia offense had rifled another shot into the back of the net, pushing the score at 2-0 just 26 minutes into play. The remainder of the half went on without any further goals from the Mountaineers or BU. “I thought right after they got their second goal, we go down to get a goal, and I really think that would’ve helped us make it 2-1 and now we’re back with some fighting spirit, but we just missed wide on a header,” Marco said.

The second half featured an offensively charged Bearcat squad as it attempted to close the gap and log a goal of its own. The team was unsuccessful in securing a score, but it was able to hold West Virginia scoreless in the second half of the match. Pettis posted four more saves over the period to ensure the Mountaineers were held to two goals.

“I thought [Pettis] played his part,” Marco said. “Some of the saves that he was making were distant saves, so they weren’t really troublesome. He did make three terrific saves in the game.”

Despite the Bearcats’ attempts at a comeback, the Mountaineers took victory on their home turf, 2-0.

“I thought that the game just kind of played out that way,” Marco said. “Once we conceded the two goals, we got through to halftime. At halftime we talked to the guys, they came out better in the second half. I guess the best part of the match was that we saw some new faces and the guys played fairly well in the game.

Looking ahead to Saturday’s game now, we’re hopeful that we have a full squad back for Saturday.”

The Bearcats, for their part, are still undefeated in AE conference play with two victories. They will take on Stony Brook this coming Saturday as part of the Homecoming festivities. The Seawolves (5-3-2, 2-00 AE) are currently tied with BU for first in the conference, giving good reason to believe that the match will likely be highly competitive.

“Homecoming is always a special game and knowing that it’s a conference game, it will be a very tight game and to see some of the alum back in, it’s just a great feeling,” Marco said.

Binghamton takes on the Seawolves on Saturday, Oct. 6.

Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. from the Bearcats Sports Complex in Vestal, New York.