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Watson School searches for dean Current dean to step down in August 2019 Gitl-Yevgeniya Driker Contributing Writer
The dean of the Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science is stepping down in August 2019, and Binghamton University has launched an international search for his replacement. Dean Krishnaswami Srihari first announced his plans to step down in June. The search for a new dean began in September 2018 and a committee has been assembled to fulfill the task. The committee is made up of Watson School faculty, two students, a member of the Binghamton University Foundation Board of Directors and a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, and it is chaired by Bahgat Sammakia, vice president for research at BU. Under Srihari, the Watson School experienced research growth and an increased number of students and faculty. Sammakia wrote in an email that the University is looking for someone who can build on Srihari’s achievements and continue the Watson School’s advancement as a research institution. “The University is looking for candidates who will be able to build upon the success and growth that the Watson School has attained in recent years under the leadership of Dean Srihari,” Sammakia wrote. “We feel that the Watson School is poised for growth and national prominence and for rising through the ranks of engineering schools in major research universities.”
Kojo Senoo Staff Photographer Protestors hold up signs outside Terra Cotta in Downtown Binghamton on Tuesday, where Congressman Paul Ryan, speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, campaigned for Congresswoman Claudia Tenney.
Paul Ryan met with protest The speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives visited Binghamton on Tuesday to campaign for Claudia Tenney Sasha Hupka & Emily Kaufman Pipe Dream News Binghamton received a visitor on Tuesday as Congressman Paul Ryan (R-WI), speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, campaigned for Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY). Tenney, who represents New York state’s 22nd congressional district, is facing re-election against Democratic candidate Anthony Brindisi. The seat is one of several across the country that could flip to a Democrat, possibly giving the party a majority in the House of Representatives.
Ryan’s visit to Binghamton is his second stop on a campaign tour consisting of 26 appearances in 12 states over the next three weeks. The tour aims to bolster support for Republican candidates facing close races in their districts. The event, held at Terra Cotta in Downtown Binghamton, was closed to the press and public. However, Ryan’s appearance in Broome County was met with protest. Roughly 40 community members gathered on State Street to voice their opposition to Ryan, Tenney and the Republican Party. The protest, spearheaded by Citizen Action of New York’s Southern Tier chapter, began approximately 45 minutes before Ryan’s arrival. According to Mary Clark,
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Project aims to combat domestic violence Students explore career paths with LACE
‘The Clothesline Project’ shows support for survivors Yuri Lee
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Clasping T-shirts of various colors and joining hands, Binghamton University students created a human clothesline on Tuesday to support victims and survivors of interpersonal violence as part of Binghamton University’s Health Promotion and Prevention Services’ (HPPS) Clothesline Project. Hosted by 20:1 Sexual Assault Prevention Program, a national sexual assault prevention peer education program, the annual event allowed the
campus community to write personalized messages on T-shirts, with each color representing support for victims of different types of violence: white, for people who have died as a result of violence; yellow, for survivors of physical assault and domestic violence; pink, for survivors of rape or sexual assault; blue, for survivors of incest or childhood sexual abuse; purple, for people attacked due to their sexual orientation or gender identity; and black, for people attacked for political reasons. Later, participants held hands as they walked through the Marketplace, Lecture Hall, the Spine and the Peace Quad to advocate and raise awareness for victims
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Program offers 36 externship positions in more than 15 fields Rose Coschignano Staff Photographer Students hold up their personalized T-shirts in support of victims and survivors of interpersonal violence as part of the annual “Clothesline Project” on the Peace Quad on Tuesday afternoon.
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By 2040, the atmospheric temperature will increase by as much as 2.7 degrees Fahrenheit, causing sea levels to rise and intense droughts to become more common, according to a
recent report published by the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). This information was a topic of discussion at “No Sides in Climate,” a panel hosted by the Roosevelt Institute on Monday night in the Old Union Hall. The event aimed to address the dangers of climate change and climate change denial. It featured speakers Adam Flint, the director of clean energy programs at
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Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition, former South Carolina Congressman Bob Inglis and Robert Holahan, assistant professor in environmental studies and political science at Binghamton University. According to Flint, the current climate crisis problem is far worse than the Great Depression or World War II. “It’s an international problem; the threat is very severe, the time is very
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short and the powers that reign on the other side are very strong,” Flint said. Zachary Frieden, president of the Roosevelt Institute at BU and a senior majoring in political science, said the event was about finding common ground and calling for bipartisan action. “This is what our event is about tonight — breaking down
This winter, approximately 30 students will shadow alumni across a variety of fields and specialities as part of the Liberal Arts to Careers Externship program (LACE). LACE is an externship opportunity sponsored by Harpur Edge that aims to create opportunities for students to explore career options and gain insight into the realities of the workplace. Students enrolled in LACE are matched with professional alumni of Binghamton University for a shadowing experience over the winter or summer break. During these sessions with University alumni, students observe day-to-day activities in the workplace environment, learn proper business etiquette and develop relationships
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Speakers discuss climate change, impacts Event aims to foster bipartisan understanding
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of interpersonal violence. According to Dara RaboyPicciano, coordinator of interpersonal violence prevention for HPPS, this year’s event allowed people on campus to directly interact with each other and see the support that’s available to them. “This year we decided to do a human clothesline that is mobile to really get out to the whole campus community how much we support survivors of interpersonal violence,” Raboy-Picciano said. “It’s really important that on every level, the University shows support to victims. It helps people, obviously to feel supported, but they’re more likely to report, they’re more likely to seek help, when there’s a whole atmosphere and culture on campus of warmth and believing victims.” Renee Berkowitz, a senior double-majoring in psychology and anthropology, said she wrote “We believe you” on a pink T-shirt to raise awareness and support for survivors. “I think it’s extremely important to support survivors of abuse and domestic violence, no matter their gender,” Berkowitz said. “Especially with the Brett Kavanaugh hearing, with that going on and him getting confirmed, I think it’s extremely important to believe survivors and hear what they have to say.” The Clothesline Project was initially started by a group of women in 1990 and has since expanded to college campuses across the United States. It is always held during October, which is domestic violence awareness month. It’s founding was based on a statistic — during the Vietnam War, 58,000 soldiers died and concurrently 51,000 women were killed by the men who claimed to love them. For Stacey-Ann Gordon, a Mental Health Outreach Peer Educator (M-HOPE) intern and a sophomore majoring in human development, having a dialogue about interpersonal violence is especially important after the events of last semester, when Haley Anderson, a senior nursing student at BU, was allegedly
strangled by Orlando Tercero, her former partner. “With what happened with Haley Anderson, the senior who died because of domestic violence, I feel like a lot of students aren’t really educated on what a healthy relationship is,” Gordon said. “And especially if they are in a domestic violence situation, they feel as if it’s their fault that if they get abused or attacked, it’s their fault and they can change the person. But you can’t. If anything, if you feel as if you’re in danger, you should get out. I feel like we just need to educate the whole campus that interpersonal violence is very real and we should bring light to it.” The event also featured local organizations, including the Crime Victims Assistance Center (CVAC), which aims to enhance the community’s ability to prevent crime and respond to victims. According to Kelly Doyle, ’18, interpersonal violence educator at the CVAC, it is critical to inform students about the different types of violence and microaggressions people experience on a day-to-day basis. “I think people might not realize that more people than they know are affected by crimes every single day,” Doyle said. “Even things like microaggressions like catcalling on the street — little things add up. Even if it’s not direct violence, it’s all around us.” According to Doyle, there is also a spectrum from healthy to abusive relationships, and there can be subtle signs, or “purple flags,” that can potentially indicate a partner is an abuser or a manipulator. “There are subtle signs which we’ve been referring to as purple flags because purple is the color for domestic violence awareness,” Doyle said. “We really want to spread awareness that it’s not just the direct physical abuse that people tend to think of. There’s really so much more and there’s definitely warning signs along the way that we want people to be aware of and pick up on.” Other events held in honor of domestic violence awareness month included ‘Paint the Town Purple’ at the Peacemaker’s Stage in Downtown Binghamton on Oct. 5.
Marijuana and air freshener SATURDAY, Oct. 13, 3:08 p.m. — Officers entered a suite in a dorm on campus after a fire alarm was set off in the area. Upon entering, they detected the odor of marijuana and air freshener. On a table in the common room of the suite, there was a plastic tube containing a cartridge of marijuana. When questioned by officers, the four suspects, two 19-year-old females, a 19-yearold male and a 22-year-old male, all denied ownership. All four were arrested for possession of marijuana and were given appearance tickets for Vestal Town Court. BB gun on campus SATURDAY, Oct. 13, 7:06 p.m. — Police received a call from a Vestal resident about three 18-year-old male suspects on private property with a BB gun. The resident confronted the suspects and they left the property. While leaving, the resident wrote down the suspects’ license plate information, and police tracked it to a BU student. Officers went to one of the suspects’ dorm rooms and he admitted to the purchase and ownership of the BB gun. The suspect said he didn’t know he and his friends were on
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private property. Weapons are prohibited on campus, and the BB gun was confiscated from the suspect’s desk, where it was found unloaded. The suspect was charged and released on an appearance ticket for Vestal Town Court. A beating and a flashlight SUNDAY, Oct. 14, 5:39 p.m. — Two 18-year-old residents of Windham Hall of Mountainview College contacted police to report harassment from their suitemate. When questioned, the victims said they felt unsafe in their suite and they’re in constant fear for their safety because of aggressive threats made by the suspect. According to the victims, the suspect said she will put her flashlight through their heads and that she’ll call her friends in New York City to come beat them up. The victims said they had yet to be physically harmed, but requested the suspect be removed from the suite. Impound MONDAY, Oct. 15, 12:11 a.m. — An officer on patrol pulled over a 27-year-old male suspect near Science IV for failing to halt at the stop sign at the intersection of Connector Road and West Drive. The vehicle, a red Ford Mustang, had a suspended registration and the driver did not have insurance. The suspect was issued three traffic tickets and the car was impounded.
This Day in History Oct. 18, 1867 The United States formally acquires Alaska after purchasing it for $7.2 million from Russia.
Watson seeks new dean DEAN FROM PAGE 1 The committee is considering applicants from all over the world. According to Sammakia, the candidate must be experienced as both a professor and an administrator, with experience in high-level teaching and leadership. “The ideal candidate must have a distinguished record of teaching, scholarship and academic leadership that warrants appointment as a tenured full professor,” Sammakia wrote. “In addition, we expect to see an administrative record that demonstrates innovative and effective leadership in higher education and a collegial administrative style that
promotes a sense of academic respect and collaboration with faculty, staff and students.” Srihari developed several international partnerships with universities in Europe, Asia and South America while working for the Watson School. He also worked on promoting diversity in the Watson School by hiring their first diversity officer. Sammakia asks that the replacement candidates have strong networking skills and experience in developing diversity at an institution. The committee is also looking for applicants who have their own vision for the future of the Watson School, a record in developing research and education at another institution and a respect for
alternate approaches. “The successful applicant will articulate an ambitious vision for the school and will have demonstrated experience with strategic planning, extramural funding, assessment, accreditation, graduate education and interdisciplinary approaches to research and education,” Sammakia wrote. “Candidates should respect a variety of approaches to scholarship and be able to foster an environment that supports interdisciplinary research, scholarship, teaching and service.” The committee has until August 2019 to find a candidate to fill the position, but according to Sammakia, he hopes to extend an offer by the spring semester.
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Paul Ryan campaigns in Downtown Binghamton RYAN FROM PAGE 3 regional director for Citizen Action’s Southern Tier chapter, the protest was intended to give people an opportunity to express their dissatisfaction with the policies Tenney and Ryan support. “There’s no one who represents the GOP agenda that [doesn’t] attack families, workers, seniors, children [and] taking away programs,” Clark said. “Paul Ryan epitomizes and is the lead architect of all of these cuts to vital programs. We’re out here today to send a message — we don’t want Paul Ryan, his agenda or Claudia Tenney, who supports his agenda.” Some protestors walked up and down State Street with signs advocating for universal health care and opposing tax cuts for the wealthy. Others stood behind orange barricades set up by the Binghamton Police Department (BPD). According to David Baer, sergeant of BPD’s Community Response Team, police were present to ensure the safety of protestors and event attendees. While protestors marched, officers kept them out of traffic. “When you have people of state, federal, state or local, attending different functions in the area, especially when you have protestors, it’s really just
about setting up an area,” Baer said. “These people have just as much freedom of speech as anybody else to say anything they want to and express their political views, but you’ve got to do it in a safe manner.” Protestors also chanted slogans such as “One, two, three, four, Claudia Tenney’s out the door,” “Paul Ryan is not welcome here” and “Tenney, Tenney, you’re no good, never voted like you should.” Alex Glazowski, a protestor at the event and a senior doublemajoring in political science and history, was marching with his father in mind, a truck driver who has been laid off three times because of economic downturns. Glazowski said with Ryan in Binghamton, there was no excuse for him not to be present. “Both of them voted against health care, they voted to raise the minimum age for Medicare and Medicaid, so on and so forth, tax cuts to billionaires and billion dollar companies that already betrayed our country,” Glazowski said. “He’s here, we want to tell him to his face and show him to his face because he’s too busy hiding in the Capitol Building in D.C. If he’s gonna come to Binghamton, he’s coming to where I am; I’m gonna say something.” Others, like Ralph McGrew,
Kojo Senoo Staff Photographer Protestors call for universal health care while demonstrating against Paul Ryan, speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Congresswoman Claudia Tenney on State Street on Tuesday.
72, of Binghamton, also came to express their dislike for Tenney. McGrew said Tenney is the worst congressperson Binghamton has ever had. “She believes in conspiracy theories, she says that beating your wife does not reveal a character flaw, she votes the wrong way on everything and the laws that she sponsors and supports, [like] selling
gun silencers to everyone who wants them, are just awful,” McGrew said. The protest also attracted a counter-protestor — John Solak, 65, of Binghamton, who began shouting at protestors during the demonstration. Solak said although he doesn’t support Tenney or Ryan, he is against the protestors’ message of universal health
care and increased taxes on the wealthy. “They’re very misinformed,” Solak said. “New York state government is financed largely by wealthy people. It’s the wealthy people who buy the municipal bonds, who pay for the education and pay for the governmental projects.” As Tenney and Ryan arrived at the event, neither spoke to
protestors. However, on her way into Terra Cotta, Tenney laughed and clapped her hands along with protestors. Roughly an hour later, both politicians left, with Ryan heading to New York’s 24th congressional district to campaign in support of Congressman John Katko. Bridget McCusker contributed reporting to this article.
LACE pairs students Panelists talk climate solutions with Harpur alumni CLIMATE FROM PAGE 1
LACE FROM PAGE 1 to build a professional network. The alumni, known as sponsors, are paired with students based on interests, availability and geographical proximity. According to Ashley Serbonich, LACE coordinator and assistant director of Harpur Edge, the program helps students advance their career development and develop future goals. “LACE helps students to refine their goals and determine the next steps in degree planning and the career development process,” Serbonich said. “Students can see, firsthand, the value of a Harpur College degree.” Serbonich said sponsors and students meet for three to five visits at the sponsor’s workplace. While with the sponsor, students meet the sponsor’s co-workers and gain an understanding of their sponsor’s job responsibilities. Liberal arts students enrolled in Harpur College must be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.75 GPA and one year of college experience to be eligible to apply. The program is generally geared toward rising and current sophomores, but
juniors and seniors are eligible to enroll in LACE as well. Michael-Luca Natt, a sophomore majoring in environmental studies, is considering applying to LACE. He said the program may be beneficial for his career development. “I hope that if I apply to LACE and get accepted, the program will provide me with workplace experience and potential employment opportunities,” Natt said. Students who are interested in the program are required to provide a résumé, a cover letter, a choice of career field and a recommendation from a BU faculty or staff member. Accepted students will then be interviewed and placed with a sponsor. This winter, there are 36 externship sites available across 16 different fields, including administration, business, education, teaching and health care. Students considering applying for the program are encouraged to write down the top five fields they may be interested in. The deadline to apply for LACE for this winter session is Oct. 22, 2018.
the ideological barriers and working together to devise solutions to one of the most prominent issues facing our generation,” Frieden said. Flint argued the current energy system is largely flawed, noting there is a divide in politics that makes it difficult to implement clean, affordable and safe energy. According to Inglis, conservatives are often difficult to sway to environmental action when using strong liberal language. “If you give them the language of progressivism, they’re going to act negatively, but if you give them the language of conservatism, they’re going to say, ‘This is for me,’” Inglis said. Although Flint and Inglis disagreed on some issues, such as using transition energies like natural gas and carbon taxing, they both said it was up to the younger generations to speak up and address these environmental problems. Flint suggested students get involved with local organizations, educate themselves and others and mobilize the movement. His organization, the Binghamton Regional Sustainability
Rebecca Kiss Photography Editor Adam Flint, director of clean energy programs at Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition; former South Carolina Congressman Bob Inglis; and Robert Holahan, assistant professor in environmental studies and political science at Binghamton University discuss the impact of climate change and how to combat it.
Coalition, advocates for clean energy policies throughout New York state. Inglis said it’s important for young people to speak to parents and grandparents about the issue, even if their political views are different. “Tell them it matters,” Inglis said. Ava Glasser, a senior doublemajoring in environmental
studies and biology and the president of Intellectual Decisions on Environmental Awareness Solutions (IDEAS) at BU, told students that their actions are powerful, specifically mentioning the importance of the midterm elections on Nov. 6. “Don’t let someone else speak up for you,” Glasser said. “Don’t just let your parents or
grandparents go out to vote.” Although younger generations are expected to bear the brunt of climate change impacts, Holahan said people should not give up hope. “Why be depressed and why think negatively about the future? You can’t think that way,” Holahan said. “You have to think this is a solvable challenge.”
City Code Enforcement provides inspections, information Office looks to protect students living off campus Max Samson
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As the midway point of the fall semester inches closer, many students have already begun their search for off-campus housing next year. In an effort to inform students of their landlords’ responsibilities and housing safety codes, the City of Binghamton Code Enforcement Office is providing a free inspection service for potential rental houses and apartments. The City of Binghamton Code Enforcement Office, located on 38 Hawley St. in Downtown Binghamton, notifies student residents of the conditions their landlords are required to comply with for their apartment to be considered a safe living space. Additionally, the office provides a compliance inspection upon request, in which an official determines whether or not a property is safe to live in.
Specifically, inspectors look for mold, vermin, pests, crumbling walls and fire hazards. Once a request is filed, a full inspection takes place within five days. The Off Campus College Office, located in the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center, also offers tips on safety and signs to watch out for. Additionally, the office provides search tools to find off-campus housing, including an online housing registry and database on their website, which provides information on available apartments and rooms for rent as well as a roommate registry. According to Tom Costello, director of Building Construction, Zoning and Code Enforcement for the city of Binghamton, he has been communicating with the Off Campus College Office to inform students about the importance of code compliance inspections. “One thing I’ve been advocating to the University’s housing office is to tell students that students should always make sure their unit is code-compliant before they sign a lease,” Costello said. “They’ll need to have their
Rebecca Kiss Photography Editor The City of Binghamton Code Enforcement Office provides a free inspection service for potential rental houses and apartments, notifying residents and landlords of any code violations.
landlord’s permission to issue a compliance inspection before signing. If they issue an inspection after signing, they won’t need permission.” Hannah Burke, a senior doublemajoring in environmental
studies and English, said she didn’t get a compliance inspection before moving into her house. According to Burke, her house originally had glass and metal scraps on the basement floor when she first moved in, and still
has crumbling ceiling tiles and a leaky bathroom. “We cleared out the whole basement ourselves,” Burke said. “The landlord cleaned it up after maybe a month or two. If our landlord doesn’t think it’s a liability he could be charged for, then he’s not going to do anything about it.” Burke, however, said she would hesitate to consult the Binghamton Code Enforcement office before signing her lease. “I don’t know if I would go to the office before the lease, but if I had a landlord who wasn’t complying, I would go to [the office] after I signed,” Burke said. “This honestly seems like a pretty good service; if I had a landlord who wasn’t responding to my issues, I would probably reach out to them.” According to Jacob Sandman, a senior double-majoring in history and Russian, learning more about housing regulations and compliance inspections would have helped prepare him before moving off campus. “At the time, I didn’t really
know what to look for or anything,” Sandman said. “When my housemates in the apartment above me used the shower, it would leak into our bathroom, which was kind of annoying. I had no idea about safety regulations before I signed a lease, but maybe I should.” According to Costello, students should know if the apartments or houses they frequent are also code-compliant. “Students should look around houses they hang out in to make sure they’re code-compliant,” Costello said. “I see a lot of fraternity and sorority houses breaking code, housing 14 or so people in what should be a house for a family of four. I tell students that they should be cautious of these houses, since they often don’t have safe fire exits during parties.” According to the Binghamton City Government’s website, if a code violation is found, the violator must fix it typically within 30 days. If the responsible party fails to respond, they are issued a summons or an appearance ticket.
ARTS & CULTURE Blast from the past at Robot City Ariel Kachuro Assistant Photography Editor
Robot City Games and Arcade, located at 126 Clinton St., holds various unique retro arcade games and is open seven days a week.
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A token machine stands outside a dark arcade room hosting rows and rows of machines. Customers exchange their quarters for tokens and step into a room filled with classic arcade and pinball games dating back to 1976. The cost of these machines ranges anywhere from one to four tokens.
Robot City Games and Arcade, located in Downtown Binghamton, began as a small video game store with little success. After setting up tables for trading card games, more customers began showing up to play each other in card tournaments. Rising popularity gave the store’s owners the idea of opening an arcade alongside the game store, so they bought the other half of the building and started filling a room with old game machines they used to play. “We started as just another
hole in the wall,” said Sean Dibble, the store’s manager. “Now we have the biggest arcade in the state.” In this arcade, you’ll find classic video games like “Mario Bros.,” “Ms. Pac-Man,” “Galaga,” “Asteroids” and many more. A grand total of 126 arcade machines occupy the room; the entire right wall of the room is lined with pinball machines, which range from ’80s originals to newer remastered versions. “I love that each one is different and has its own quirks,” Dibble said. “The tilt, speed of
the ball, tightness of the springs — they are all unique.” Some notable arcade games include “Crater Raider,” a 1984 shooter game whose curved screen lends a 3D effect, and “Space Encounters,” the last game created with a black-andwhite display. The game store is also expansive on its own; hundreds of video games and consoles, both old and new, fill the aisles. It sells a diverse range of rare games that are hard to find elsewhere. From the oldest computer games such
as Atari, Sega and Nintendo to contemporary consoles like PlayStation and Xbox, Robot City has it all. According to Dibble, everything in the store has been either sold or traded to them by local collectors over Robot City’s 10 years of existence. “We have a little bit of everything,” said Dibble. Dibble expressed he likes to keep everything in the store looking new, so he occasionally cleans each displayed console by hand, with cotton swabs and a toothbrush. The arcade
machines also require constant tweaks and fixes, and you can often see Dibble in the back of the arcade trying to get the monitors to display properly. Robot City is approaching its 10th anniversary and plans to do something special for this occasion in October or November, so be on the lookout for events. Robot City Games and Arcade is located on 126 Clinton St. and is open seven days a week. For more information, visit www.robotcitygames.com or facebook.com/robotcitygames.
English dept. brings zombies to life Bing Stand-Up brings comedy Professor Albanese started the class in 2017 Gabby Iacovano Arts & Culture
In recent years, zombies have seen a revival as the subject of young adult romances and awardwinning television shows. In an English class taught last semester by assistant professor Mary Grace Albanese, they took on a unique historical and political significance. Albanese, who started teaching at Binghamton University in fall 2017, taught the class for the first time in spring 2018. Titled ENG 450: All American Zombies, the class examined the origins of zombie fiction in the context of Haitian history and plantation slavery. Albanese said she chose the topic as an outgrowth of her research, which focuses on the relationship between Haiti and the United States. “I was really interested in tracing the history of the zombie trope, which began as a metaphor for slavery on Haitian plantations but now has been seemingly de-politicized in any number of Hollywood films, comics, TV shows, et cetera,” she wrote in an email. “The intention of the class Provided by Binghamton University English Department was to restore that Haitian history.” The class examined Haitian Mary Grace Albanese, assistant professor in the English department, introduced a new zombie-themed course revolutionary accounts, last semester. pseudoscientific naturalist treatises sophisticated as a great novel,” “You can take a film like ‘Get Albanese will not be teaching from 18th-century colonists and she said. “It’s also important to Out’ and appreciate it at a surface the class again next semester, but early zombie novels by Haitian remember that much, if not most, level — it’s suspenseful, political she will be teaching a class on writers. Students also viewed of what constitutes the so-called and entertaining,” Okon said. “And the Gothic, which will explore modern depictions of the zombie ‘canon’ was originally pop culture.” then, thanks to this class, you can similar themes and content. in films like “White Zombie,” “I She said she is also hesitant go in-depth and appreciate the The syllabus will again include Walked With a Zombie,” “Night to differentiate horror fiction, or film in context with the horror films and television shows in of the Living Dead” and “Get genre fiction at large, from more film canon.” addition to written works. Mass Out,” as well as music videos like traditional areas of literary study. Ryan Sweeney, a senior media, according to Albanese, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and “I’m not really sure that these majoring in economics, said that is unique and important in its Rihanna’s “Disturbia.” generic distinctions are useful — while he expected the class to ability to collapse the artificial Albanese said she is leery doesn’t Shakespeare write ghost be more focused on modern pop divide between the highbrow and of drawing sharp distinctions stories?” she wrote. “Isn’t the culture zombies, it gave him a new the lowbrow. between pop culture and the Gothic novel spooky? Isn’t the slave perspective on zombie fiction. “Pop culture registers the literary canon, as the line between narrative horrific?” “Even though it wasn’t what I kinds of values and discourses the two has frequently blurred Thaddeus Okon, ‘18, said he expected it to be, I found discussing that structure a society,” she enjoyed his experience in the how this thing of Haitian folklore said. “At its best, it is radically throughout history. “A film like ‘Night of the Living class and appreciated the analysis became something mass- inclusive, permitting more voices Dead’ is just as aesthetically of modern horror through a produced in Hollywood to be more than cultural gate-keeping has interesting and conceptually critical lens. interesting,” Sweeney said. historically allowed for.”
The festival will take place Oct. 20 Lakhsmi Chatterjee Contributing Writer
Midterms are officially in full swing, meaning Binghamton University students need a distraction from the workload to help them unwind. This Saturday, Oct. 20, Bing Stand-Up will lighten up the midterm mood by hosting its second annual Comedy Festival. The event consists of two free stand-up shows, one at 6:30 p.m. and another at 8:30 p.m., with a 30-minute intermission in between. Performances will be given by six Bing Stand-Up members: Alejandro Galeno, Brian Walsh, Greg DiPaul, Jill Pizzuto, Kevin Brown and Vicky Kim. Among these BU students, there will also be performances from comedians from surrounding New York colleges like Ithaca College, Colgate University and SUNY Purchase. Unlike last year, when Bing Stand-Up hosted this event for the first time, the show will be condensed back from the four shows it previously held over a two-day span. Now, it will only be hosting two shows that will both take place on Saturday. In the past, its comedy show used to have specific themes for the night, such as “The Sex Show” and “Bing StandUp Puts Christ Back in Christopher Columbus Day.” This year, the executive board decided to not have a set theme for the upcoming comedy festival.
Kevin Brown, president of Bing Stand-Up and a junior majoring in biology, noted that they didn’t want to set a theme for this year’s shows. “Comedians will have total freedom of what they would like to include in their sets,” Brown wrote in an email. “We hope this would make the show as fun and comfortable as possible.” With the theme being flexible for all the comedians, the content of this show will be a surprise for the audience. Audiences should expect each act to be different from one another, so there should be a little something for everyone. Brian Walsh, member of Bing Stand-Up and a senior majoring in English, hopes to make his part in the show funny with selfdeprecating humor. “My plans are to keep exploring the extent to which I can physically degrade and debase myself,” Walsh said. “I hope the comics coming in from other schools will draw in a good crowd.” After all the hours of planning that have gone into the event so far, Brown is eager to see this year’s show come to fruition. “We’re extremely excited, we’re looking forward most to the fact that we’ll be showcasing the talented stand-up comedians from colleges all around New York to the students of Binghamton University,” Brown wrote. “What we hope most that the audience gets out of this event is a great night full of laughs and maybe even a new favorite standup comedian.”
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VizCult talks art history The lecture examined gesture in photography Shauna Bahssin & Liv Baerga Arts & Culture
On Wednesday evening, Thomas McDonough, associate professor of art history, gave a paper titled “The Gestus of Things” for The Harpur College Dean’s Workshop on Visual Culture (VizCult). His research was presented at the Visual Resources Center to an audience comprising Harpur College faculty, graduate and undergraduate students. The eponymous “gestus” refers to the German word for “gestural” — here, McDonough uses the phrase to examine the expressive qualities of American and German bodies of photography and installations. Though the concept of gestus originates from early 20thcentury theatrical innovator Bertolt Brecht, McDonough applies the term to still images as what can be interpreted from “freezing of action.” “This is a concept in the radical playwright’s theatrical system … succinctly defined as the socially significant language
of a body’s carriage, posture or attitude, what one scholar aptly calls a hieroglyph or ideogram read from a human body,” McDonough said. McDonough’s research primarily centered on the oeuvre of American artist Christopher Williams, whose work mainly lies within photography. To illustrate the gestural and theatrical aspects of Williams’ work, McDonough examines the consumerist photographs of Zoe Leonard and portraits from Thomas Ruff, in addition to the Brechtian influences. “It starts to sound like I’m positioning Williams as this artist of contemporary critique, and I don’t think that would be very fair or accurate,” McDonough said. “He’s fully within a system. He’s superaware of all these histories and definitely bounces off of them in complicated ways, but it’s work that always acknowledges or wants to recognize some distance between the representation and the social world it exists in.” Within the art history department, graduate students are encouraged to attend the discussions because VizCult can offer a clearer picture of what is expected when presenting
research at conferences. “The talk was fascinating in the way that he has specific thoughts on postwar societies and the artistic and political in between those boundaries,” said Misung Jeon, a first-year graduate student studying art history. “He’s really developing his focus not only on the artistic intention. He’s expanding it into the fundamental problem of the art like the representation, display and how [visual] art is not being art — it’s being theater or stage or drama.” VizCult also opens up a setting of discussion for faculty; most of the papers presented in the series are in-the-works and face criticism from the art history department prior to publication in journals or presentation at other conferences. “This is one of my favorite things about the department here,” said Julia Walker, assistant professor of art history. “We have a very structured opportunity to come together with faculty and grad students to have conversations … where someone is able to present something that’s new or in process, sometimes even very close to completion, to get feedback from an invested group of peers.”
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Bookworms seeking refuge in new fantasy and mythology-based reads, take heart: Author Julie Kagawa has recently published a new book titled “Shadow of the Fox,” and it takes its readers on an unexpected ride. Kagawa is the author of the “Talon” saga and the “Blood of Eden” series, but she’s most known as the bestselling author of “The Iron Fey,” a series that comprises seven books. For many fantasy readers, this is a nostalgic throwback. Combined with its strong but relatable protagonist, the subtle surprises and shifts in perspective add to the layers of the story. “Shadow of the Fox” follows a teenage female lead, Yumeko, who narrates in first person. However, the perspective alternates between other characters throughout the text, resembling the premise of “The Iron Fey” saga and its main character, who was also a teenage girl finding herself in strange situations. Kagawa specializes in developing worlds by taking pre-existing ideas, creatures and characters and molding them to develop a new story. “The Iron Fey” is noted for being centered around characters and settings from Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
Divided into three parts, “Shadow of the Fox” follows Yumeko on a dangerous journey. Half-human and half-kitsune, the Japanese word for fox, she has been raised by monks all her life, only to be thrown into chaos when life as she knew it is destroyed by mysteriously summoned demons. Yumeko is sworn to protect an ancient relic with her life, but the voyage to safety is especially difficult for a creature as inexperienced as she is. Along the way, she meets samurais and ronin, those who have fallen and owe loyalty to no one, and with them, uneasy new alliances are formed. But while safety seems like a promise fulfilled, unexpected dangers and a plethora of enemies meet them at every turn. Aside from the first person narration, there are also chapters written in third person that serve as effective backstory to further capture the reader’s interest. Moreover, the book has an immediate hook — it’s distinct because of its interaction with a branch of mythology many Americans are unfamiliar with. The injection of Japanese mythology holds the reader to a higher level of expectation, but once you’re interested, the payoff is well worth it. If you’re looking for a quick read that doesn’t have you face unknown creatures, this might not be your book — be prepared for curiosity to hit hard when you’re confronted by unfamiliar
terminology and Japanese-based demons, such as the jorogumo, a half-spider, or the half-woman yokai, a supernatural creature. While interesting, the references to Japanese lore may do one of two things to the reader: prod you to look them up because the glossary provided in the final pages wasn’t enough to sate you, or make you miss important details when skimming passages. The downside is this: Missing one important concept or term can easily affect your enjoyment of the rest of the chapter. While it deserves a read, you might want to be prepared for all the mythology headed your way. Kagawa introduces her main characters in a unique situation, despite their matches to the typical damsel-in-distress and the supposed-savior archetypes. The inevitable attraction and cliché star-crossed romance that develops throughout is a tale as old as time; nevertheless, romantics will find themselves smiling as the characters become entangled in their emotions. Besides romance, readers who favor thrilling battle scenes and courtly settings would also appreciate this read. Kagawa captures the voice of how a teenager might think and has a knack for introducing characters with description and voice. While the reader might first absorb them as people in a fictional world because they come off strong, the characters soon grow into relatable personalities that compel the reader to feel compassion for them.
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AN END TO HOUSING HASTE Binghamton University’s Residential Life staff has made changes to the Returning Student Housing Process starting this fall, allowing students to have peace of mind when choosing their housing for the following year.
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In the past, the housing portal would open in mid-October, when students could begin forming housing groups. Around a month later, students would be finished determining their housing for the following year. This early process would force students into making housing decisions about dorm location and roommates that many were not prepared to make. Freshmen who were not yet familiar with the campus’ different communities would have to choose where to live for the following year after only attending BU for a couple of months, which led to many students making ill-
informed decisions they were later unhappy with. Now, students have much more time to weigh their options and make a well-informed decision about housing. Students can sign the housing contract starting today and begin to form groups, but have until Feb. 12 to commit to a particular room. This gives all students the necessary time to decide, while also giving first-year students time to learn about the communities and make friends to room with. ResLife’s cancellation policy will remain the same, despite other alterations. Students can cancel any time between signing
the housing agreement and locking into a room without a penalty fee, but after they sign up for a room, they will be forced to pay a $200 fee. Those who sign the housing agreement early will receive 15 “priority points” that will help them sign up for housing earlier. Some students voiced concerns that the system still tries to force them to make a decision early with the offer of priority points, but Paola Mignone, interim director of ResLife and University Housing, wrote in an email, “There’s really no down-side to signing the housing license early but it’s a way that we can help students start thinking
about the process early.” This also gives students a way to earn priority points of their own volition, as priority for signups was formerly determined by where a student planned to live, whom they planned to live with and the class credits they had amassed. The Editorial Board recognizes and appreciates ResLife’s efforts to reform the priority system as it makes changes to the overall housing registration process. The University’s changes may affect off-campus landlords, who have been starting the recruitment process for residents for their houses and apartments earlier
and earlier each year to keep up with ResLife. With these landlords rushing to find occupants, students may feel pressured to sign a lease as soon as possible, rather than weighing the options. Living on campus isn’t always the best option for every student, despite Mignone’s claim that “nobody builds community like [they] do.” Though it may be less communityoriented, off-campus housing is sometimes more convenient and often less expensive. Students do have choices, so it’s important they do their research and are careful not to rush into housing they might end up regretting.
Where a student lives affects every aspect of their life at BU. It can determine something as trivial as which dining hall they are likely to frequent to something as important as the friends they make. ResLife has listened to students’ concerns and input and made an informed decision that will benefit all students. Giving students more time to consider their housing options will allow students to avoid making decisions early on that they may not still be happy with a year later. Everyone should have the opportunity to take their time, do their research and make educated housing decisions.
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.
Comedy shows that rely on Genocide must be spoken offending others aren’t funny about, not ignored Compelling plots and characters are more effective Elizabeth Short
Contributing Columnist
It’s common knowledge that stars’ behavior behind the scenes can have drastic effects on what we viewers get to watch at home. Despite amassing nearly 18.4 million viewers on the night the series opened, “Roseanne” was canceled after the star sent out multiple racist and offensive tweets. Going further back, Paula Deen’s cooking show was canceled after revelations of her using racial slurs, and even reruns of “The Cosby Show” were canceled in 2014 following sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby. But what about what actually makes it to our screen? What about the shows themselves? We don’t always address problems mixed in with the themes of our television programs, like sexism and racism. However, more and more shows are finding ways to make us laugh without these issues, while being kind to all viewers. Humor at the expense of others has often been a staple of television, with some shows going out of their way to offend large groups of viewers. Shows like “Family Guy” and “South
Park” have been doing it for ages, sometimes even facing legal consequences for their actions. While groups that have been the targets of jokes such as these have spoken out against this type of humor on television, these shows remain widely successful. “The Big Bang Theory” has had multiple instances of moments, puns and characters used as setups for sexist punchlines and has still remained one of the topfive most popular shows this year. The arguments in favor of these shows? “Humor that makes people uncomfortable sells.” “Offending the ‘other’ leads to increases in viewers.” “They’re just saying what others are thinking!” Well, I disagree. On more than one occasion, “Family Guy” has made me uncomfortable with jokes about sexual assault, and as a woman who’s considering pursuing a career in academics and science, I know I wouldn’t want to be treated like the female characters in “The Big Bang Theory.” I know I’m not the only one who feels this way. Despite the average of nearly 20 million regular viewers of “The Big Bang Theory,” many people are happy to see the show come to an end. The truth is, well-written shows that are mindful of stereotypes can still do well. “The Good Place” is a massive success on NBC, the show entering its
third season with a representative cast and clever jokes (I think the most “offensive” joke I’ve heard was regarding multiple characters making fun of Florida). When Fox dropped “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” a show well-known for diversity, tactful handling of sensitive subjects and humor, it took a mere 31 hours and pleas from fans, ranging from an everyman to celebrities like Mark Hamill, to get the show picked up by NBC. This mindfulness isn’t without difficulty, though. When the internationally popular show “Doctor Who” announced Jodie Whittaker as the first woman set to play the iconic title role, BBC faced massive backlash. Meanwhile, Whittaker has received massive praise for her performance, and the show has a more diverse supporting cast. Good television isn’t just about shock value humor; it’s about telling stories that matter and make us care. I care much more about a compelling plot and realistic characters than I do about rape jokes and racial stereotypes. Frankly, I’m of the mindset (for all media) that if your humor relies on shock and insensitivity as a crutch, your humor probably couldn’t stand well on its own to begin with. — Elizabeth Short is a sophomore majoring in biology.
Unfortunately it is not a thing of the past Sophia LoBiondo
Contributing Columnist
I am currently taking a genocide prevention class here at Binghamton University. During the first week of classes, my professor asked us if we knew what was currently happening in Myanmar, to which the entire class responded with blank stares. We all mirrored each other’s looks of confusion, casting our eyes down at our desks or fumbling with something in our backpacks, hoping she wouldn’t call on us. I couldn’t even tell you exactly where Myanmar is in the world, let alone its current events. After the awkward silence, my professor told us that breaking news had been released confirming that there is currently a genocide being carried out in Myanmar. I stared at my desk in shame, everyone shifting uncomfortably in their seats. None of us knew what she was talking about. This is why we need to talk about genocide. After class, our discussion about Myanmar stuck with me as I walked back to my dorm, but it was quickly lost in the events of the day, eventually
slipping from my consciousness. We acknowledge the horror of the genocide in Myanmar, think about it for a little and then carry on with our lives, the issue of genocide seemingly out of our reach. Outside of my genocide prevention class, I have not heard a single person mention the genocide in Myanmar. Perhaps some people are just as ignorant as I was, not even aware that it’s happening, or others may simply deem it as irrelevant to their lives, which is why open discussion should be fostered to bring light to this issue. Myanmar should not be shoved under the rug. The Nazi extermination of the Jews was not the only genocide; they are still occurring today. By encouraging open discussions about genocide, people will become more engaged in the world. It is imperative that we abandon our role as bystanders and become actively involved in the issue. We don’t really talk about genocide, which, in part, contributes to the problem — the genocide in Myanmar does not affect our personal lives, and it’s not something that seems to be our responsibility. However, we cannot stand by idly and wait for the government to act. As members of the human race, it
is in every way our responsibility to respond. I can still remember the day that a Holocaust survivor came to my middle school to tell us his story. The details of the horrors he suffered have since slipped my mind, but I will never forget the main point that he wanted us to take away from his story: The good people did nothing. He must have repeated the phrase at least 10 times, making it clear that if people would have stepped in, maybe the Holocaust would have never happened. This still applies to genocides today. When there is a genocide actively occurring in the world, we tend to fall into the same cyclical pattern of denial and inactivity, waiting for someone else to step in and moving on as if there were nothing going on. Genocide cannot and should not be silenced. We need to talk about this issue more openly. Whether it be in a classroom setting or open discussion held by the University, it is during these times that we can bring minds together to not only educate people on the issue, but work toward a solution. It is unacceptable to fall into the same pattern of ignorance. We need to take action, now. — Sophia LoBiondo is an undeclared freshman.
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Capricorn: You were meant to be condescending. That’s what the sky said, but the only time I can remember you patronizing me was in 2016 when you said that Lorde wasn’t that great of a writer. You were meant to be stubbornly self-centered, but you were selfless to a fault. You said the way I talked gave you goosebumps. You said you’d steal a car for me if I asked you. We were 15. You said you didn’t care what you called me as long as you could say it with a certain tonality. Is that still true? Aquarius: Hey! What’s up? Long time no see! Did you finish the crossword yet? 7-down is the name of the first person you ever told “I love you”. 7-across is the name of the first person you ever loved. Hey! That reminds me! Why did you leave me? Why do you always try to run marathons? You know, I really thought my hair would be getting stuck in your new hair brushes for years. I thought we were going to fall into middle-aged hate together, that I’d roll my eyes when you rapped lyrics from Macklemore’s 20 second album. Hey! You think you’re so independent, but you still ask for so much validation. Pisces: Your mom probably never told you this, but she always dreamed of naming her child Acoustic Guitar. She wanted people to strum you when they needed peace, compare you to fluidity, a soundtrack of a sunset painted above Keuka Lake. I know what you’re thinking: What the fuck, mom? Why would you name a baby Acoustic Guitar? Don’t blame her innocence on anything but your own beauty. It’s all intuition.
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3 Early competitor of Mr. Clean 4 Versailles royal 5 Movable sports car top 6 Intentional fall, in basketball 7 British washroom 8 Choler 9 100-yard golf hole, say 10 Capacitance unit 11 Future JD’s exam 12 Old Sony brand 13 Tailless cat 18 Omen 19 Rosary feature 23 How landslide victories are won 24 Fidel or Raúl 25 Tree whose sap is used in a soft drink 26 Dazzle 27 Baron Cohen’s Kazakh journalist 28 Least furnished, as a room 29 Eye-bending paintings 30 24 sheets of paper 31 Free from bonds 32 Slacked (off)
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Men’s tennis competes at ITA Northeast Regional Friedman leads team with qualifying wins Lance Kim
Contributing Writer
The Binghamton men’s tennis team showed signs of improvement amid a disappointing outing at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Regional held at Princeton. With 33 teams sending players, competition was abundant and tough. The Bearcats sent five players to compete, with freshman Dylan Friedman leading the way. Friedman played notably, taking down experienced sophomore Lutwin de Macar (Fordham) and freshman Nikita Larichev (Army) in his two qualifying matches. The 6-foot-6-inch freshman drew praise from his coach, who cited him as a bright spot in what was
an otherwise difficult time for the team. “It was the first time in a long time we had someone make it through the qualifying two rounds,” said BU head coach Nick Zieziula. “He won both of his matches in straight sets.” Friedman lost his next matchup before defeating senior Christopher Morrow of Harvard in a consolation match. Senior Ludovico Cestarollo and junior Kushaan Nath also claimed victories in the singles bracket, with wins over sophomore Noah Makarome (Penn) and senior Zac Castagna (NJIT), respectively. Cestarollo’s victory and eventual loss to sophomore Ryan Seggerman (Princeton) brought his overall record for the season to 4-1. However, sophomore Alejandro Pena and junior Tiago Lourenco found limited success.
Pena faced off against three singles opponents, defeated 6-3, 6-2 by sophomore Rogelio Gonzalez (La Salle) in his firstround qualifying match. He followed that defeat with a win over junior Lars Schouten (Marist), before falling to senior Mike Plutt (Bryant) in three sets. Lourenco had a tough tournament, dropping all three of his singles matches. In his first-round qualifier, St. John’s freshman Charlie James beat him in two sets, each by a score of 6-3. Lourenco continued his rough patch with losses against Brown junior Peter Litsky and Dartmouth sophomore Casey Ross to close out the tournament. The ITA Regional presented players with an opportunity to hone their skills in a competitive environment. While the results left Zieziula wanting, he had some positive takeaways from the performance. “I think overall results-wise was a bit disappointing,” Zieziula said. “But I think we competed really well and I think they learned a lot from the weekend. Early in the year I’d take that from a development standpoint.” While the Bearcats enjoyed victories in the singles bracket, they were less fortunate in doubles. In the round of 64, both BU duos were topped by the opposition. Lourenco and Nath fell 8-3 to Litsky and sophomore Ching Lam from Brown. Litsky seemed to have Lourenco’s number at the tournament, as Lourenco was also defeated by Litsky in the singles bracket. While Friedman and Cestarollo claimed wins in the singles bracket, Drexel sophomore Sanil Jagtiani and senior Sinan Orhon kept them winless in doubles, defeating them 8-6. “Our doubles play still leaves a lot to be desired,” Zieziula said. “We’ve focused a lot this semester on both serves and returns, but we have a long way to go with both of those cutting
Sidney Slon Staff Photographer Freshman Dylan Friedman had a strong performance at the ITA Northeast Regional, winning two in straight sets to advance to the main bracket of 128.
out mistakes.” With additional tournaments coming up, the Bearcats will have opportunities to grow, especially young players such as Friedman. Facing up against varied competition can only serve
to benefit the team as they look to continue getting better. With an invitational in only a couple of weeks, the Bearcats will look to build on their outing and seek to pick up a few more wins in the process.
“We’re definitely moving in the right direction,” Zieziula said. The men’s tennis team will travel to Ohio next month to participate in the Cleveland State Invitational on Nov. 2 to 4.
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BU falls to Bucknell in Golf closes fall season at F&M nonconference match Bank ASPU Intercollegiate McKnight earns lone goal for Binghamton
saves to prevent a hot start on either side of the pitch. The deadlock was broken in the 31st minute as Bucknell (6-4-3, 3-1-1 Patriot League) created a two-on-one, which they cut back inside the box to take a 1-0 lead. “Again, just bad defending in the box,” said BU head coach Paul Marco. “The toughness we lacked today inside the box cost us goals.” The Bearcats looked to strike back just five minutes later when Psarras had a oneon-one with Bucknell junior goalkeeper Emmett Witmer, but a fine dive to the left by Witmer kept BU shut out. “[Witmer’s] been good, he’s probably one of the best in the Patriot [League] and one of the top guys in college,” Marco said. “He does a good job on making big saves for them.” Nevertheless, the Binghamton squad kept putting the ball in the box, and with seven minutes left in the half, Witmer was called upon to make another impressive save reaching back behind himself. Coming out in the second
half, the Bearcats struggled to find their ground. Just under eight minutes into the half, BU ceded another goal Yedidya Naiman inside the box on a corner Pipe Dream Sports kick that was headed in. The score would have been The Binghamton men’s extended to 3-0 shortly after, soccer team was down 2-0 had redshirt sophomore with only 15 minutes left goalkeeper Isaiah Pettis not when sophomore midfielder made a terrific save on a shot Noah Luescher gave the to the upper 90. Bearcats hope, not only Binghamton finally began stealing the ball right attacking with 15 minutes outside the attacking box, remaining. Following a but drawing the penalty blocked shot, Luescher was kick as well. Unfortunately able to steal the ball and for Binghamton (3-9-2, drive into the box, drawing a 2-2-0 America East), senior penalty kick. Despite having forward Nikos Psarras’ the penalty blocked, the penalty was saved, and the Bearcats continued to fight, Bearcats eventually lost, 2-1, had another shot inside to Bucknell. the box blocked and then, Missed opportunities in the 86th minute, senior were the downfall of the midfielder Connor McKnight Binghamton squad. From curled a ball in from outside the missed penalty to failure the top of the box, assisted to convert inside the box, the by Psarras. Bearcats had chances, but Scoring inside the box were unable to secure the has been an issue for the necessary goals. Bearcats all season, having The game started off even, only scored one goal from with both teams creating two up close. good opportunities to score “All of our goals, like within the first five minutes. tonight, have come outside Both goalkeepers recorded the box,” Marco said. “It’s unbelievable, I’ve never seen anything like it in all of my years coaching and playing.” Marco emphasized that fixing their play inside both boxes is essential for the team to have success. “We need to take a closer look at our competitive toughness in the boxes,” Marco said. “If we get that right, I think we have a really great shot at playing past the regular season.” Currently, the Bearcats are in a five-way tie for second place in the AE with three games to play. With that in mind, Marco limited many of his players in the nonconference game against Bucknell. “The game plan for tonight was to make sure [the] guys could train tomorrow,” Marco said. “I expect us to try to put the best team out on Saturday night.” Up next, the Bearcats will return to conference play against UMBC on the road. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Rose Coschignano Staff Photographer on Saturday, Oct. 20 from Senior forward Nikos Psarras put up an assist, but failed to convert a the Retriever Soccer Park in crucial penalty kick in Binghamton’s 2-1 loss to Bucknell. Baltimore, Maryland.
Bearcats earn fourth out of 10 teams overall Justin Zion
Sports Intern
Earlier this week, the Binghamton golf team wrapped up a successful fall season with a fourth-place finish at the F&M Bank APSU Intercollegiate hosted by Austin Peay. Three of the five Bearcat players scored under par, led by junior Ryan Rodriguez, whose score of five under was good enough to tie for third place. “I thought they had a great tournament, without a doubt,” said BU head coach Bernie Herceg. “Coming down the stretch, we were right in the thick of things … I knew we were playing solid, especially when we had two or three guys being under par with holes to play.” The invitational marked the first time the Bearcats took to the course following their first-place finish at home on Oct. 1, and the team seemed to pick up right where it left off two weeks ago. Binghamton’s total score over the two-round tournament was four below par, and the team combined for just seven holes of bogey or worse during the final round on Tuesday. “It definitely carried over,” Herceg said. “The guys are just believing in themselves a little bit more. I’ve always seen in them what they’re capable of doing and being able to do it now — it’s just giving them more confidence.” Once again, the Bearcats, with almost the same roster of players, made an improvement in their performance from the same invitational last year. In 2017, the team registered a ninth-place finish out of 11 teams and a score of plus-28 over two rounds (the invitational was three rounds back then). This year, Binghamton rode a 32-stroke swing from then to now to climb five spots up the leaderboard. The invitational began somewhat chaotically for all teams participating, with a rain delay halting the start of play for a few hours. The Bearcats managed to weather the storm and several bogeys, clocking in an even score and sitting one shot off the lead at the end of the opening round. Several teams, including BU, performed better on the second day than the first, but due to technical difficulties with live scoring, nobody knew exactly where
Christine DeRosa Contributing Photographer Junior Ryan Rodriguez claimed a tie for third place at the Austin Peay Intercollegiate with a score of minus-five, paving the way for Binghamton’s fourthplace finish.
each team stood as the round progressed, leading to a tight race down the stretch. When the dust settled, the Bearcats had earned their fourth-place finish, five shots behind the eventual champions, Belmont University. Individually, Rodriguez was the only Bearcat to score in the red in both rounds on the 72-par course. The junior remained near the top of the leaderboard the whole way through, finishing alongside four other players with a score of five under in a tie for third. Senior Zak Ottman was the only other Bearcat to finish in the top 10. “[Rodriguez’s] tournament this past week definitely carried over from the home tournament,” Herceg said. “Throughout the whole fall season, he’s just improving his scoring and his mindset when he’s competing, and definitely the last two tournaments show what he’s capable of doing.”
Overall, the Bearcats improved their standing in four of five tournaments this fall compared to last year. With the season now at a close, the team has a break of over four months before the spring season begins in March. The winter break always presents a bit of a challenge to the team, since the weather prevents them from practicing on an actual golf course. Herceg, though, is confident that his team will make good use of the recently renovated indoor facilities to stay sharp during the offseason. “Right now, we have the facilities in the offseason,” Herceg said. “We have a great place to hit balls, we also have a simulator and then this past fall, we put in a chipping and putting room … because we have the resources they’re able to work on all parts of their game.” The Bearcats continue play in March when the spring season gets underway.
Week Eight: Start ‘em or sit ‘em? Evan Cole Assistant Sports Editor
Fantasy Football Quarterback Start: Andy Dalton (CIN): Demonstrating the capability of being a reliable streamer, Dalton has proven to exploit poor pass defenses and faces a Kansas City defense that just allowed 43 points last Sunday night. Dalton should thrive against a defense that has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks in ESPN standard scoring leagues this season. Jameis Winston (TB): Making his first start since last season, Winston reclaimed his job with authority in week six, throwing for 395 yards and four touchdowns against the Falcons. This week, Winston should continue to feel comfortable in the pocket against a bottom-tier Browns pass rush.
Sit: Deshaun Watson (HOU): Watson’s propensity to commit turnovers has held him back from becoming an elite fantasy quarterback this season, as he has thrown at least one interception in each of his past eight games. It doesn’t get any easier this week as Watson will face a Jacksonville defense that will constantly have him throwing under pressure. If you’re desperate: Mitchell Trubisky (CHI): Trubisky has been on fire recently, throwing for nine touchdowns and just one interception in his past two games. He gets another friendly matchup against the Patriots this week and should gash their weakened secondary. Running back Start: Tarik Cohen (CHI): With Chicago changing to a more pass-happy approach, Cohen has made his presence felt in a more expanded role. Recording at least seven receptions and 90 yards in
each of his past two outings, Cohen has emerged as a top-20 running back option, particularly in pointper-reception leagues. Corey Clement (PHI): In Philadelphia’s first game since Jay Ajayi was put on injured reserve, Clement split snaps with Wendell Smallwood, but saw the bulk of goal-line work and scored one touchdown on 14 touches against the Giants. With his volume of work, Clement makes for a savvy flex play against a Panthers defense that has struggled to defend versatile running backs. Sit: Lamar Miller (HOU): Miller’s workload has not been the issue, but his lack of run blocking and explosiveness has led to many inefficient performances. Averaging only 52 rushing yards per game and without a rushing touchdown this season, Miller shouldn’t be expected to turn his year around by facing Jacksonville’s elite front seven. If you’re desperate:
Ito Smith (ATL): Smith has shown a nose for the end zone in his rookie campaign, scoring a touchdown in each of his past three games. With Devonta Freeman out for the foreseeable future, Smith should see ample opportunity to produce, beginning this week against a woeful Giants defense. Wide receiver Start: Sammy Watkins (KC): Having another inconsistent season, Watkins has not broken out of his tendency to be a boom-or-bust fantasy option. However, he has an encouraging matchup against the Bengals’ burnable secondary. Watkins’ big-play ability should be on display this week. Josh Gordon (NE): Gordon has reportedly climbed up New England’s depth chart and should be used more extensively this week. The Bears have been carved up by wide receivers within any competent offense this year, giving Tom Brady ample opportunity to feature his newest
receiving weapon. Sit: Marvin Jones Jr. (DET): Falling behind Kenny Golladay in production, Jones has yet to top four receptions in a game this season. While he is still a red zone threat, Jones is too touchdowndependent to trust in your starting lineup this week. If you’re desperate: Taylor Gabriel (CHI): Gabriel has topped 100 receiving yards in each of his past two games. As Trubisky’s top vertical receiving threat, Gabriel should be able to get behind a burnable Patriots defense this week and have another explosive fantasy performance. Tight end Start: David Njoku (CLE): Tied for the team lead in targets, Njoku’s workload has led to low-end starter production. He is poised for a strong performance against a Buccaneers defense that has allowed the most fantasy points to tight ends this season.
Austin Hooper (ATL): Hooper has now put together back-to-back strong performances, catching nine passes for at least 70 yards in each of the past two weeks. Now getting a more consistent share of targets, Hooper should be considered a low-end starter this week. Sit: Kyle Rudolph (MIN): Rudolph has topped 60 receiving yards only once this season and has lost his status as the team’s top redzone threat, catching only two touchdowns this season. Rudolph’s only redeeming factor is the lack of depth at the tight end position, making him a fringe starter this week. If you’re desperate: C.J. Uzomah (CIN): Uzomah filled in admirably as the Bengals’ starting tight end last week, catching six passes for 54 yards. In a favorable matchup against the Chiefs, Uzomah could break out this week with the potential for many big passing plays over the middle.