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‘We knew some of the people’: Vigil mourns Pittsburgh Community gathers to honor 11 victims, show solidarity Leora Schwadron
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In the aftermath of a mass shooting on Saturday that killed 11 and injured six at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Binghamton University students and local community members gathered on Monday night to pay their respects to the victims and show solidarity in the face of hatred. Approximately 750 students and local community members of all faiths filled the Jewish Community Center of Binghamton for the vigil. The event was organized by Jewish organizations in the local area, including Hillel at Binghamton, Chabad at Binghamton, Temple Concord, the Jewish
sidney slon staff photographer Ori Karudo, president of Chabad at Binghamton and a senior majoring in computer science, and Bradley Goldman, president of Hillel at Binghamton and a senior majoring in accounting, speak to attendees at the vigil.
Community Center of Binghamton and Temple Israel of Vestal. According to Rabbi Marley Weiner, senior Jewish educator at BU, the religious groups immediately began organizing the vigil after hearing the news about the Pittsburgh shooting. The shooting, which took place inside the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, began when Robert Bowers, 46, opened fire during the Sabbath prayer service. According to The Wall Street Journal, the shooting marks the largest attack on the Jewish community in U.S. history. Bowers now faces charges of hate crime and firearm offenses. Weiner said it was important to unify as a community in order to overcome hate. “In times of despair, there is nothing that stands against hate better than solidarity,” Weiner said. “Inviting the whole community together is a powerful reminder that those who stand on the side of love are so many more than those who stand on the side of bigotry. Judaism teaches us that it is best to grieve in a community and be surrounded by those whom you love.” The vigil began with opening remarks by Sima Auerbach, executive director of the Jewish Federation of Broome County, followed by a performance by Kaskeset, BU’s Jewish a cappella group. The room’s stage also featured a display of 11 memorial candles in honor of the 11 victims. Both student and local leaders spoke at the vigil, leading the attendees in prayer and song and discussing the way to cope with the tragedy. Kymel Yard, ‘12, vice president of the Broome-Tioga chapter of the NAACP, said that in times of grief, there is a strong need for community, and an attack on one community is an attack on all communities. “I hope we all leave here and we erase our fears so we can courageously and righteously love each other [and] destroy hatred so we don’t have to get together
sidney slon staff photographer More than 750 people attended a vigil on Monday for the 11 victims of the Pittsburgh shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue.
in these moments of grief, sadness and mourning,” Yard said. Several attendees said they were horrified when they heard about the shooting. Eileen Orringer, 77, of
there,” Orringer said. “To have to be afraid to pray is just so horrible.” Sandra Forman, 79, of Endicott, is originally from Pittsburgh and said she was worried about her old community
“In times of despair, there is nothing that stands against hate better than solidarity.” — Rabbi Marley Weiner SENIOR JEWISH EDUCATOR AT BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY
Endicott, said she was devastated to hear of something so tragic happening in a place of worship. “It’s unthinkable that it would happen
when the news broke. “We’ve just been glued to the television and [it] turns out [that] we knew some of the people,” Forman said.
Throughout the vigil, leaders and attendees emphasized the need for community unification and using love to overcome fear and hatred. Cristina Zirilli, a junior majoring in psychology, said the vigil showed her the value of community. “What I took away from this vigil was that the most important thing in this world is to love and take care of each other, because without that, we don’t have anything,” Zirilli said. According to Danielle Rubin, a junior majoring in human development, the vigil was special to her and reinforced her pride in her faith. “This tragic event affected me and many people close to me,” Rubin said. “Being Jewish is something I value beyond words, and the community coming together in this time was so special.”
Students learn to use naloxone Event aims to educate on helping overdose victims Melanie Gulbas pipe dream news
In 2017, Broome County Emergency Medical Services administered naloxone a total of 353 times, according to the New York State County Opioid Quarterly Report. On Tuesday, several students learned how to use the drug and became certified to help people during an overdose. Naloxone is a drug used to reverse an
opioid overdose by halting potentially fatal respiratory depression during an overdose, allowing a drug user to be revived intravenously or through a nasal application of the drug. At the certification event, students learned about Narcan, a brand of the drug. Hosted by Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) and Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity and presented by Truth Pharm, a national advocacy and nonprofit organization that makes an effort to reduce the stigma surrounding substance abuse, the event taught students how to nasally administer Narcan to an overdose victim.
Narcan is safe for anyone to use; however, getting certified helps teach people how to use it in emergency situations, when it can be difficult to think clearly, especially if the victim is a friend or family member. Additionally, although the drug can save a person from an overdose, it only stays in their system for 30 to 90 minutes. Therefore, it is imperative that responders stay with the person for a few hours after administering the drug to monitor them, as another overdose can occur once the naloxone leaves their system.
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sidney slon staff photographer A student uses a JUUL on campus. Many students are violating the University’s tobaccofree policy by using the devices.
Bill may help Broome opioid crisis Tobacco policy sees enforcement issues Bipartisan act increases funding for research Christine DeRosa
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In 2015, Broome County experienced over 100 deaths as a result of opioids, including heroin and prescription pain relievers, according to the New York State Department of Health. Now, a bill known as the “SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act” may help combat the crisis. The bill, which received bipartisan support and was signed into law on Oct. 24, invests more money into research and will help raise public consciousness of the dangers of synthetic opioids like fentanyl. The money stands to benefit Broome County and other
communities struggling with the rise of opioid addiction. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, who represents New York’s 22nd congressional district, voted for the bill in Congress. In a press release, Tenney said it is her mission to find a solution to the growing opioid epidemic that has heavily impacted her district, which includes Binghamton and other portions of Broome County. “Over the past two years, we have worked to secure over $6 billion to combat the opioid epidemic,” Tenney said. “I will continue to work closely with the Trump administration to ensure ending the opioid scourge is a top priority.” The bill has also seen support on a local level. State Senator Fred Akshar wrote in an email that he is glad to see the federal government taking a
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bipartisan stance on the issue. “I’m encouraged that the federal government is stepping up and taking a bipartisan approach to address this epidemic, as we have been doing at the state level in New York,” Akshar wrote. According to Akshar, provisions similar to those in the federal bill have already been passed in New York state. The measures include efforts to expand access to treatment, ensure individuals who leave treatment have the tools needed to remain clean and outlaw patient brokering, where people receive kickbacks for treatment referrals. “There’s still more work to do, and it will take time before we see the results of these many provisions, but over the past few years, we’ve seen real, bipartisan progress at both the state
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Students turn to JUULs, electronic cigarettes Jacob Kerr & Laura D’Angelo pipe dream news
Although Binghamton University implemented a tobacco-free policy in August 2017, some members of the campus community are violating the policy, smoking cigarettes and e-cigarettes on campus. BU initially restricted the use of tobacco and electronic cigarettes on campus in an attempt to promote a healthy environment, according to the policy, which was created by the
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Environmental Health and Safety Office. With the ban on tobacco products, BU students have been turning to an alternative — JUULs. The JUUL is an electronic, rechargeable vaporizer that carries patented juice cartridges, or pods, that contain nicotine and come in a variety of flavors. Originally, the device was created and marketed as an alternative to smoking tobacco. Since JUULs came on the market, they’ve quickly gained popularity among high school and college students. According to a 2017 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, electronic
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Following the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre on Oct. 27, $10 million in state funding will be allocated toward stopping hate crime in New York state, according to WBNG. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the grant program, administered by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, will aim to strengthen security across the state and prevent crimes motivated by ideology or beliefs and targeting specific groups of people.
In the aftermath of a mass shooting on Saturday at the Tree of Life synagogue that killed 11 and wounded six, Pittsburgh’s political and religious leaders gathered with residents at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum to show support for the Tree of Life Congregation and honor victims of the massacre, according to The Washington Post. Attendees said the event is a first step toward rebuilding Pittsburgh’s Jewish community following the mass shooting.
The following accounts were provided by Investigator Robert Meddleton of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. Two people, one ID FRIDAY, Oct. 26, 7:42 p.m. — Officers responded to a complaint at the East Gym. A staff member said a 19-year-old male suspect had entered the gym and went to the basketball courts. Then, a second suspect entered the gym using the same student ID card as the first suspect. Both suspects were in the gym when staff members realized what had happened. They found the suspects playing basketball, and upon asking the first suspect for his student ID card, the second suspect pulled it out of his shorts pocket. One of the suspects left before officers could question him. The other was warned that he couldn’t enter the gym without his student ID card and was not permitted to lend his ID card to others. Hit it and fix it SATURDAY, Oct. 27, 1:28 p.m. — Residential Life contacted UPD to report property damage in Endicott Hall of Newing College. Upon arriving at the residence hall, officers spoke with an 18-year-old male who said he had accidentally broken the ID scanner at the entrance to the building. The male said he was attempting to enter the residence hall, but the ID scanner did not work. He then punched the scanner, breaking it. According to the male, he hit the scanner in an effort to fix it. The male turned himself in to ResLife and agreed to pay for the damage to the scanner. He was not charged.
“We grieve for the Americans murdered in Pittsburgh. All of us have to fight the rise of antiSemitism and hateful rhetoric against those who look, love, or pray differently. And we have to stop making it so easy for those who want to harm the innocent to get their hands on a gun.” — Former President Barack Obama in a tweet responding to the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting on Saturday.
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Missing speaker SUNDAY, Oct. 28, 3:12 p.m. — An 18-year-old male contacted UPD to report his bluetooth speaker had been stolen from the third-floor common room in Delaware Hall of Newing College. The male said he last saw the speaker at 1:20 p.m. that day when he left the residence hall. When he returned to the common room around 5 p.m., the speaker was gone. Officers tried to connect the male’s phone back to the speaker to see if it was in the proximity of the common room, but they were unsuccessful. Anger management MONDAY, Oct. 29, 4:43 p.m. — An officer parked near the loading dock at the health sciences campus in Johnson City heard a loud engine revving and tires screeching. A few seconds later, the officer observed a vehicle driving at high speeds and swerving recklessly on the street. The car had two occupants: a female passenger and a male driver who was flailing his arms and appeared angry. When the two suspects were pulled over, the male suspect made movements toward the center console and appeared to hide something. The driver was unable to give the officer his driver’s license and instead offered his Broome County Jail ID card. The officer asked the driver why he was upset, and he said he was mad about an appointment he had just had. The suspects agreed to let the officer search the car, and he found rolling papers and Suboxone strips in the center console. The male said he purchased the Suboxone to control his anger, but didn’t have a prescription for it. He was arrested for criminal possession of a controlled substance.
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at Binghamton University, where there are only 15 counselors for 17,000 students. “When it comes to issues such as mental health, people may prefer to seek help from professionals who can identify with their upbringing and cultures in order to better understand what they are going through,” Clark said. “Because such professionals are so hard to find for people of color, seeking counseling and psychiatric care may be discouraging.” Xiaoke Jia, a junior majoring in theatre, said she has experienced discrimination and difficulties when seeking out help. According to Jia, these barriers often prevent students from receiving the help they need. Jia, along with other students in the discussion, agreed major changes to the mental health system and the educational system need to be made for everyone to receive adequate health care. Clark proposed that a solution would focus on making therapy accessible to those with lowincome backgrounds, increasing knowledge surrounding mental health at a younger age and promoting guidance options at schools. However, institutional challenges are not the only factors preventing minority students from seeking out resources. Abigail OwusuAnsah, president of ASO and a senior majoring in integrative
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Students explored the intersection of minority experiences and mental health at a discussion hosted by the African Student Organization (ASO) and the Charles Drew Minority Pre-Health Society on Wednesday night. The event, held in the University Union, was designed to start a dialogue about the challenges minority groups face while seeking mental health care. According to Sophia Clark, educational coordinator for the Charles Drew Society and a junior majoring in biology, sharing experiences and hosting discussions specifically for minority students is especially critical because they often lack a space to highlight these issues. “Minorities make up a small portion of the population at the school, so issues that specifically target our community are less spoken about in general,” Clark said. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, many minority groups receive inadequate mental health care due to stigma, discrimination, language barriers and a system based on nonminority norms and values. This is particularly concerning for minority students
rose coschignano contributing photographer Students gather on Wednesday evening to discuss the unique challenges minority groups face in accessing mental health resources.
neuroscience, said a lack of familial support can sometimes deter minority students from studying fields like psychology. “There could be so many minority psychologists by now, but there’s just not,” OwusuAnsah said. According to students, this lack of support often stems from
stigmatization, stereotyping or traditional values. Many at the event, including Ifeoma Ezeilo, a sophomore majoring in Africana studies, said they would feel uncomfortable discussing mental illness with their families and friends. “It’s there, we just don’t talk about it,” Ezeilo said. “It’s just
labeled as sad.” In an effort to combat the perception of mental health within minority communities, Samantha Smith, a senior double-majoring in integrative neuroscience and Africana studies, suggested students should talk freely with peers about personal struggles and
encourage those around them to get help during difficult times. According to Smith, these efforts can make a big difference. “When we’re going through a bad time, we’re stuck in our thoughts,” Smith said. “It’s good to hear someone else’s perspective.”
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rebecca kiss photography editor Alexis Pleus, founder of Truth Pharm, speaks to students about naloxone and how to utilize it at a Narcan certification event on Tuesday.
Truth Pharm presents on Narcan naloxone from page 1 According to Abigail Bandl, an undeclared freshman, it is critical that everyone has knowledge on how to properly utilize Narcan in case of an emergency. “Narcan is amazing,” Bandel said. “It brings you back to life, but it’s sad that it has to be used so frequently because of the opioid epidemic.” At the event, Truth Pharm provided each attendee with their own certification card and a kit featuring two doses of the Narcan nasal spray. Alexis Pleus, the founder of Truth Pharm, spoke at
the event and said she lost her son to a heroin overdose, which is why she wants to prevent others from losing a loved one to substance abuse. According to Pleus, the organization’s goal is to save lives. In December 2017, Truth Pharm started giving out Narcan kits with certifications, and so far, three kits have been used to save four lives. Rickchild Pyram, vice president of SSDP and a senior majoring in political science, said Truth Pharm’s mission statement, which encompasses advocacy for policies that will affect change in the treatment of people with substance use disorders, is
an important message for BU students and the public. “I want to be able to give the BU community the knowledge and ability for harm reduction,” Pyram said. According to Matthew Mandel, president of SSDP and a sophomore majoring in philosophy, politics and law, his group works closely with Truth Pharm to raise awareness for substance abuse. “Truth Pharm has been an important organization in helping us educate students on campus on what to do in the event of an overdose,” Mandel said.
Sean Tully, a freshman majoring in history, said he works as a lifeguard and is involved with a fire department in his hometown, which makes it important for him to be certified. “It can’t hurt for people to learn how to use it because it’s helped so many people already,” Tully said. Mandel said he hopes more people will become educated on how to use naloxone. “It’s very easy to use, has hardly any adverse effects and doesn’t negatively impact those not suffering from an overdose,” Mandel said. “It’s a simple tool that could potentially save a life.”
and federal levels,” Akshar wrote. “Addiction knows no political persuasion, no race, gender or class. It affects us all, and we must continue to put our differences aside and work together at every level of government if we’re going to be successful.” The issue of addiction treatment recently arose in Broome County when a state funding package established an addiction treatment center at the Broome Developmental Center in Binghamton. Jason Shaw, a Broome County legislator, was an outspoken advocate for the center and stated in an email that he supports increased funding to tackle the opioid epidemic, but is skeptical of whether the bill will really make a difference. “Of course, I’m in favor of working to combat the opioid crisis by advancing treatment and recovery initiatives, improving prevention, protecting communities and bolstering efforts to combat illicit synthetic drugs like fentanyl,” Shaw wrote. “I guess I’m just so skeptical of the federal government that I’m waiting to see how it goes.” Alexis Pleus, the founder of Truth Pharm, a local organization that focuses
on reducing the number of people who develop substance use disorders, wrote in an email that the expansion of medication-assisted treatment availability and the increase in funding for research is critical to ending the epidemic. Nevertheless, Pleus has reservations on the bill, which she said doesn’t effectively prepare for the next drug overdose epidemic. “[The bill] lifts restrictions on Medicaid payments for certain types of inpatient programs for five years, so that will, in theory, only benefit the opioid epidemic,” Pleus wrote. “What happens when the next drug overdose epidemic comes along? Will we have to wait until hundreds of thousands of people die again before such a measure is reimplemented?” Pleus also noted the bill lacks initiatives to decrease criminalization and incarceration, which she said would help enact change. “There is very little in the bill in terms of harm reduction practices,” Pleus wrote. “We need more funding, more education and more harm reduction measures nationwide to not only end this epidemic, but also prevent the next epidemic from ever occurring.”
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anastasia figuera contributing photographer Students and faculty hear from Saki Mafundikwa, a designer and adjunct professor at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, about living under a dictatorship.
Talk highlights life in dictatorship Designer, educator speaks on politics in Zimbabwe Sofia Mena
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Educator and designer Saki Mafundikwa came to Binghamton University on Wednesday to discuss the political situation in his home country of Zimbabwe and how it intersects with his graphic design work. The talk, hosted by the BU Art Museum and titled “What forty years of living under a ruthless dictatorship has taught me,” touched on Zimbabwe’s history and current political situation, as well as Mafundikwa’s experiences growing up in Zimbabwe and coming to the United States to study graphic design. Later, Mafundikwa returned to his country to open a school of design and visual media, and he currently teaches in Seattle. Mafundikwa was introduced by Alessandro Segalini, an assistant professor of art and design. Segalini said Mafundikwa was one of the artists
featured in the “Path of Tolerance” exhibition, presented on the Spine on Sept. 29 by designer Mirko Ili . When he found out that Mafundikwa was going to be giving a talk at University at Buffalo earlier this week, the department reached out to him to invite him to the University. “[I hope students gain] a perspective that is not, say, prefabricated or standardized, because we are used to recipes in terms of designing things, cookie-cutter kind of style,” Segalini said. “He is one of the designers who appreciates craft.” Mafundikwa grew up in Zimbabwe but fled his country in the late 1970s because of political unrest. He said he experienced corruption, violence and economic malfunction while in Zimbabwe. He also discussed the decades-long tenure of Robert Mugabe, former prime minister of Zimbabwe, which he said was fraught with violence and human rights abuses. “It might sound like a Saturday Night Live skit, but it is actually reality, and I lived through that,” Mafundikwa said. “It is a very artificial environment
where there is no real money, but you can only do this for so long before corruption sets in.” Nevertheless, Mafundikwa said there are positive and hopeful aspects for Zimbabwe, including the great art and design that can be found there. Specifically, he mentioned the majesty of “Great Zimbabwe,” a historical city possessing a great monument, or structure, built in the 12th century by the Shona, an ethnic group within the country. He also displayed some of his students’ artwork, including several typography projects and theses in graphic design. Mafundikwa said he is proud to have contributed to the fight for education in Zimbabwe with the creation of his design school. Jo Myers, a senior majoring in art and design, said she hoped she could draw from Mafundikwa’s perspective. “I wanted to see what his work is about, and I care about the human rights angle along with the art angle,” Myers said. “I really wanted to see what was going on from his perspective, and not just hearing about it after the fact.”
cigarettes were the most popular tobacco product used by high schoolers, with 11.3 percent admitting they used the devices. According to JoAnn Navarro, vice president for operations, and Johann Fiore-Conte, assistant vice president for health and wellness, JUULs and other types of electronic cigarettes are covered under the tobacco-free policy because they deliver nicotine to the smoker — as much nicotine per pod as contained in a pack of cigarettes, according to JUUL’s website. Nevertheless, they appeal to students, particularly because they are small and easy to hide. “[JUULs] are trendy, taste good and are discreet which makes them very appealing to some,” Navarro and Fiore-Conte wrote in an emailed statement. “Unfortunately, young people are getting hooked and that is not a good thing. They are a gateway to other sources of tobacco use.” However, students are still using JUULs around campus, often as an alternative for traditional cigarettes, which students see as directly violating the University’s tobacco-free policy. For many students, such as Allison Levy, a sophomore majoring in biology, the policy is unclear on JUUL use. “I’m not really sure what the campus policy is for JUULing,” Levy said. “I know there’s something about tobacco being prohibited, but would JUULs count for that too even if they don’t contain tobacco?” Uncertainty on the policy has led students to use JUULs on campus without trying to hide it, according to Grace Sullivan, a junior majoring in integrative neuroscience. Sullivan said she has seen students using electronic cigarettes across campus, including in indoor spaces. “JUULs are happening all over the place,” Sullivan said. “You’ll see people walking down the Spine smoking them. I’ve actually seen people JUULing right here in the Marketplace.” Part of the confusion seems to stem from a lack of enforcement. One student, a senior majoring in financial economics who wished to remain anonymous, said
he regularly uses JUULs on campus without fear of consequences. Because JUULing isn’t illegal, the University Police Department and its officers cannot enforce the rule, and individuals using tobacco on campus cannot face criminal or legal consequences for doing so. According to Navarro, students who are repeatedly caught violating the policy can be sent to the Office of Student Conduct. However, the tobacco-free policy is not in the Code of Student Conduct for this school year, which would prevent them from facing official Student Conduct charges. The policy states the BU community is expected to politely inform offenders of the policy and ask them to stop. However, several students, including Sullivan, said they would probably not say anything if they observed someone smoking or using an electronic cigarette. “It bothers me, but it’s a ‘I’m not going to invade other people’s business’ kind of thing,” Sullivan said. “I’m just not that kind of person to walk up to someone and say, ‘You need to stop.’” Nevertheless, even with the lack of enforcement from the community, some students choose to consciously follow the policy. Levy said she chooses not to JUUL on campus because she fears she could be judged by others. “I’m afraid to JUUL on campus,” Levy said. “Even though it’s becoming the norm, to me it still has a bad stigma and I don’t want adults to see me JUUL and yell at me.” According to Jazell Johnson, director of Student Conduct, the Student Code of Conduct Committee will be reviewing the policy and potentially adding it to the Code of Conduct for the 2019-20 academic year. Until then, enforcement of the policy is left in the hands of students, many of whom, including Orlando Santiago, a sophomore majoring in physics, say they won’t approach individuals violating the policy. “[Smoking a JUUL] doesn’t affect me the way smoking cigarettes would,” Santiago said. “Smoking cigarettes smells awful and kind of ruins the atmosphere, but smoking a JUUL doesn’t bother me as much, so I don’t really care.”
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In an effort to advance community development, Binghamton University faculty members are working toward donating $50,000 to the State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA), a state-run charitable solicitation of New York state employees. SEFA provides a way for state employees to directly donate to approved charities through payroll deduction and aims to make donating convenient for workers across New York. Through SEFA, participants can donate to multiple organizations through a single medium rather than writing separate checks, which can encourage donors to contribute more generously, according to the SEFA website. Choosing to participate in SEFA is completely voluntary and done at an individual employee’s full discretion. Currently, there are approximately 2,000 charitable organizations participating across the state. According to Cornelia Mead, SEFA chair at BU and assistant vice president for student affairs administration and auxiliaries, the most popular charities employees chose via SEFA last year included Meals on Wheels of Western Broome, Doctors Without Borders USA, the Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier and Broome County Habitat for Humanity. Several local organizations participate in the program, and because employees can choose where their money goes, most of the money raised by BU’s SEFA campaign is donated directly into the community. State agencies, including the SUNY system, are required to inform employees about SEFA and establish an annual goal for donations. According to Mead, in order to reach the $50,000 goal, the
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taylor gorman contributing photographer The 2018 goal for the State Employees Federated Appeal, or SEFA, is $50,000.
University is using various methods to encourage faculty donation. “At Binghamton we have the thermometer at the campus entrance, posters around campus, reminders in Dateline and we will be tabling at some upcoming campus events,” Mead wrote in an email. Even modest payroll deductions can help various groups and services, according to the SEFA website, as these contributions go into enhancing the quality of life and community social infrastructure. Donald Nieman, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, said he has personally supported charities such as Family Planning of South Central New York and the BU
Foundation. Neiman said he has a desire to support charities that address the needs of the campus and Greater Binghamton community. For Nieman, it is important for BU faculty, including himself, to aid in SEFA initiatives monetarily to create a stronger community. “The University is an important part of the greater Binghamton community, and Binghamton University faculty and staff are members of the community,” Nieman wrote in an email. “As an institution and also as citizens, many of us are committed to supporting local philanthropies and making this a strong, more caring, compassionate community.” Employees interested in donating to SEFA can sign up online at the BU website.
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ARTS & CULTURE 21 Savage to headline fall concert Rapper to perform at Events Center this month Katy Wong
arts & culture editor
provided by interview magazine Rapper and Atlanta native 21 Savage, born Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, will be headlining this year’s fall concert on Nov. 15.
Binghamton University students will be digging into their “Bank Account” this semester to see 21 Savage perform at the BU Events Center. The Student Association Programming Board (SAPB) is following its fifth consecutive year of rap and hip-hop concerts by bringing the rapper to headline the 2018 fall concert. The SAPB announced Tuesday night that the rapper will be performing at the Events Center on Thursday, Nov. 15. According to Christopher Wright, the concerts chair for SAPB and a junior majoring in political science, the headliner was primarily chosen based on the student survey, and which artists got the highest number of votes. “We chose him just because we had the student backing there, and we knew that at least this percentage of students were interested in the artist coming,” Wright said. “So it’s a pretty good representation of what the student population enjoys.” This year, 61.5 percent of students who took the poll voted for hiphop, rap and R&B as their top genre preference, while 58.1 percent voted in the pop and rock genres. “We look at all the different categories, who’s available and who’s up-and-coming,” Wright said. “At the end of the day, when we do get an artist, we still appreciate the student feedback to guide us along the way.” 21 Savage, born Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph in Atlanta, Georgia, is best known for his 2017 single “Bank
Account,” which hit No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. The rapper also appeared alongside Post Malone, last year’s fall headliner, in the single “Rockstar,” which peaked at No. 1 on the charts. “He’s collaborated with big artists like Drake and Cardi B, too,” Wright said. “He should do well because he’s been pretty popular and students voted highly for him.” In late October or early November, 21 Savage plans to release his sophomore album. “He actually mentioned on his Instagram that his new album was completed, so we’re also pumped that he’s releasing new music this year,” Wright said. Like previous years, tickets will still be $40 for floor seats for students and $25 for general admission for students. Extra fees will be added to the final ticket price, which include a facility fee and convenience fee. Unlike last year, more floor seats will be able to be purchased for students and the general public. “We’re including more tickets because we were able to fit more people on the floor this year,” Wright said. “We want to let everyone know that there would be a higher chance of getting a floor ticket with the increase.” Another new addition to this year’s concert is that for the first 24 hours, ticket sales will only be accessible to BU students. “We just wanted to make sure that students were able to know who the artist is before purchasing a ticket,” Wright said. “We also wanted to give students priority first.” The show will take place in the Events Center on Nov. 15. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets will be available to purchase at noon this Thursday Nov. 1.
Netflix reboots teen witch ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ evokes nostalgia Grace Palumbo
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rose coschignano staff photographer The Dickinson Community Players are putting on their first show of the fall semester, “And Then There Were None,” on Nov. 3 at 8 p.m.
Theatre gets spooky at C4 ‘And Then There Were None’ to debut Nov. 2 Kyle Reina
contributing writer
Intrigued by thriller dramas and suspense, Dickinson Community Players (DCP) are performing “And Then There Were None” for their first play of the semester. Based on Agatha Christie’s 1939 eponymous novel, this semester’s play put on by the student-run group is a thriller-drama centered around various figures that all embark on a voyage to an island. Believing they are there for a myriad of reasons like a vacation or for work purposes, suspense and conflict unfold as the characters discover the mysteries behind their journey. With this show, the directors hope to encompass the spirit of DCP. “This play seemed very DCP, especially because we enjoy doing spooky shows and we also always love to inject humor where you don’t usually find it,” said Mikayla Guida, one of the co-directors of this year’s show and a senior majoring in English. “And Then There Were None”
has been a joy for the cast members to manufacture this semester, as they have been working three times a week since September. Chloe Niemann, an undeclared freshman, plays Emily Brent, a religious passenger. As this is her first college performance, Niemann has been learning the differences in production in a college setting as opposed to high school. “It’s been a ton of fun going through production for the show,” Niemann said. “I’ve been learning to get accustomed to student directors as opposed to high school, where we worked with professional directors.” That said, putting on the production for the show has not been without its struggles. The cast has had to juggle its scheduling and commit to a time everyone was available to rehearse together at the same time. The group operates with a small budget, as well as a smaller cast one might not normally see at a Binghamton University theatre department Mainstage production. “Really the only conflict has been getting everyone on the same page, as everyone isn’t a theatre major, but everyone has a passion for the show so it sort of mitigates any issues,” Guida said.
Despite any setbacks, the cast has been working together to produce a polished show. According to Niemann, each member, regardless of the importance of their role, is a key contributor to the final product. “Every person brings something to the show, as the show is only as strong as its weakest link,” Niemann said. “It doesn’t matter if you’re a small role or the main character — you still have a big impact on the show. I’ve seen actors who totally steal the show despite playing a small role because of what they bring to the show.” With a small operation, DCP manages to produce two shows per semester. Last year, the organization produced its 13th annual “Vagina Monologues,” an anthological play on feminism and women sharing their sexual experiences. The funds for the “Vagina Monologues” also went toward a local shelter for victims of child abuse. Its spring lineup featured “The Great Gatsby,” based on the classic novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The show is being performed Nov. 2 at 8 p.m., Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. and at 8 p.m in the Multipurpose Room in the Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center.
Although Netflix’s new “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” takes on a much darker tone than the original 1990s sitcom, “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” the series features an impressive young cast and offers a fresh perspective on everyone’s favorite half-witch. For those unfamiliar with the series, the revamped Sabrina exists in the same universe as the CW television series, “Riverdale,” and the two shows share a creator, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. “Riverdale,” although a fan-favorite series, features a lot of teenage soap opera-esque dramatics, and when I pressed play on the new Sabrina series, I was nervous there would be much of the same, but for the most part, I was, thankfully, wrong. The first episode draws viewers in immediately with strong acting from the entire cast, but most notably from star Kiernan Shipka, who embodied the role of Sabrina perhaps better than I could have imagined. As a fan of “Mad Men,” where Shipka grew to fame playing Don Draper’s daughter, Sally Draper, I knew that Shipka had acting chops. She was also AguirreSacasa’s first choice for the role. Her acting ability, paired with her palpable on-screen chemistry with the rest of the cast — especially her onscreen love interest, portrayed by Ross Lynch — made the series’ first few episodes not only watchable, but overwhelmingly enjoyable. Lynch, best known for his role on Disney Channel’s “Austin and Ally,” had at first seemed like a risky choice for character Harvey Kinkle. But
provided by wired.com Netflix series “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” an adaptation of the “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” series, was released worldwide on Oct. 26.
his portrayal of Harvey was surprisingly removed from his Disney roots. Viewers saw raw emotion and a mostly realistic take on the trials and tribulations of dating a half-witch. As the series progressed, Shipka’s role as the driver of the series became much more evident as the plotlines began to veer off course. While the first episodes packed on the drama, there were some later episodes that felt like fillers. Without proper buildup, this made the final two episodes feel more like a stand-alone film than the culmination of a season’s worth of drama. However, “The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” makes good on its promise of a dark and twisted tale. Being that I am inherently scared of anything labeled as horror, I would not deem “Chilling Adventures” as truly scary, but it was extremely gruesome (the witches are not afraid to kill one another and are known cannibals) and featured a few
classic pop-out scares that grabbed the viewers’ attention. Overall, I would rate the series at a 7/10. Problems include the length of episodes, which topped off at a full hour, and the soap opera-esque plots that populated some of the later episodes, when Sabrina began attending the witch academy and viewers were introduced to an alternative love interest and a classic troop of mean girls. Although not to the unrealistic caliber of “Riverdale,” if viewers watched closely, Sabrina and her friends at the witch academy found themselves in quite a few scenarios that felt catered to a teenage audience. Seasons one and two were shot back-to-back on location in Canada, so Netflix will likely be posting the second installment of Sabrina’s adventures in the foreseeable future. I’ll be tuning in to watch, but if the plot features much of what was seen in the middle episodes of this season, I cannot promise I’ll stay on board for a third installment.
OPINIONS Thursday, November 1, 2018
EDITORIAL: STUDYING FOR YOUR MIDTERM (ELECTIONS) With Election Day right around the corner, there are numerous important issues that Binghamton University students should keep in mind when heading to the polls. max samson editorial artist
Now more than ever, it’s necessary that students do their research and vote in the upcoming midterm elections. Everyone is affected by one issue or another — even those who have the luxury of thinking that they are disconnected from political issues must reckon with things like climate change. As an Editorial Board, we’ve decided there are a few key issues that students and young voters should strongly consider on Nov. 6. Climate change Many student groups are clearly concerned with this, as there have been several events with expert speakers at the University addressing climate change and environmental protection. A recent report concluded that the earth will be in crisis by 2030 if we continue on our destructive path. Students should consider candidates’ positions on how best to stem and repair the damage, and
avoid those who call it a hoax. Gun violence The recent Pittsburgh synagogue shooting and movements like March For Our Lives have brought gun violence to the forefront. Locally, Broome County is home to the deadliest shooting in New York’s history: 13 people were killed at the American Civic Association on Front Street in 2009. Especially for those voting in Broome County, it is important to consider these tragedies. LGBTQ rights The Trump administration has worked to roll back Obamaera protections for the LGBTQ community, creating a dangerous environment. LGBTQ rights are fundamental human rights. Although BU has the Q Center, resources in the United States are still scarce. Criminal justice reform The Broome County Jail is an example of the rampant
mistreatment of inmates in the United States. Though an estimated 75 percent of the people there have not been convicted of a crime, over 500 of the 600 beds in the jail are filled. Many inmates are refused basic medical care, such as access to inhalers and insulin. There have been six deaths in the last four years, and though we don’t know the exact causes, we know they may have been caused by a lack of medical attention. There also issues besides safety within the jail, including privacy complaints from female inmates, who say they don’t have privacy while using toilets, which are within 10 feet of where they eat. Broome County voters should vote for candidates advocating for prison reform. Immigration Immigration has been a hot topic recently, with talk of a caravan of immigrants, repealing the 14th Amendment and deploying troops
to the border. National policies like separating families and the revocation of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status have also affected the national dialogue on immigration. It’s important to remember the United States is a nation of immigrants, and that Binghamton is home to people of many different races and faiths. Since it used to be a factory hub, Binghamton attracted many immigrants and has a long history of welcoming diverse groups of newcomers. Additionally, BU has many first-generation immigrants and DACA students. It’s crucial students keep these facts in mind as they consider who to vote for. Education Education policies directly affect us as college students attending a public university. Many campuses have declared themselves sanctuary campuses, including BU. National teacher walkouts have been an ongoing
issue as well. Finally, New York’s postsecondary education landscape drastically changed with the Excelsior Scholarship, which some candidates hope to change and add to, and others want to repeal it altogether. Health care The Trump administration has worked to repeal sections of the Affordable Care Act. With health care so up in the air, it can be hard for people to understand it. Many health care plans exclude mental and reproductive health. Voters should consider whether or not a candidate supports single-payer health care and weigh the merits of each position. Economy Broome County’s economy is different from New York City’s. Though New York state ranks near the middle in job creation, downstate New York is highly ranked while upstate ranks low. This is partly because the jobs
available in upstate New York often include blue-collar work. Additionally, the distribution of tax dollars is unequal; taxes here are too expensive for many, and different parts of the state are constantly fighting for funding. The Broome County economy is mostly energized by BU, which is dangerous — as times change, some industries and institutions become obsolete, and if that were to happen to the University, the whole economy could crash. There is no excuse to not vote in the midterms. It’s easy to get educated about the issues and the candidates — Pipe Dream’s election issue, for example, outlines many candidates’ platforms. The ballot this year is more diverse than ever, and more voices are being heard. The midterm elections are important in affecting change on local and state levels, and voting is crucial to incite the change that is so necessary.
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.
The ideals of anti-Semitism and white supremacy are intertwined The Pittsburgh shooter’s motives reveal their link Jacob Hanna Contributing Columnist
This tragedy was inevitable. The massacre of Jewish people in Pittsburgh was not a matter of “if,” but rather a matter of “when.” Anti-Semitic acts of hatred have been on the rise since 2014, with the largest increase taking place from 2016 to 2017. In attempts to explain this particular massacre, some people have sought to use the dead to mystify its true causes. The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for example, has tweeted a claim that the massacre was, in part, caused by “the old and familiar anti-Semitism, and that
of [so-called] radical Islam.” In January, Jonathan Greenblatt, the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, accused left-wing Jewish organizations and activists of contributing to “an equal and opposite reaction [to the right on anti-Semitism].” These remarks should be met with nothing but our incredulity and scorn. There is only one “side” spreading conspiracies about us and advocating for our subjugation and our murder. And until we truly recognize our other enemy for what it is — white supremacy — and take steps to quash it, these attacks will continue. Look at the motive of the perpetrator. In “justifying” his massacre, he referred to the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, which he claimed brought socalled “invaders in [this country]
that kill our people.” He was probably incensed by the caravan of refugees crossing Central America to seek asylum from violence in their home countries caused in part by U.S. intervention in their governments, and rebuild the lives they left there. Not long after the massacre, the head of the conspiracy-peddling organization Judicial Watch argued that the caravan was getting money from the “Soros-occupied State Department,” referring to George Soros through an anti-Semitic dog whistle. We see from the dehumanization present in these comments — the reduction of people to so-called “invaders,” along with the implication that influential Jewish men are creating a new world order — that this massacre was not solely motivated by hatred of
Jews. It was also motivated by white supremacy. Now that we know our enemy, we must face it and defeat it: within others, yes, but also in ourselves. It is critical that we reject those who are Jewish working within the Trump administration — Stephen Miller, for example — who seek to implement the ethno-nationalist policies we have seen before, such as family separation. And we must confront the reality that Netanyahu has made friends with the most brutal authoritarians and fascists to be found, such as the Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán (who has also used Soros as a slur!) and incoming President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro (who has called Afro-Brazilians “animals”). We must also confront our own privilege as white people
to provide a safe community for people of color — especially people of color who are Jewish — and remember that our suffering is not unique. The pain and terror that we have just experienced is generational for people of color. As Jewish Voice for Peace organizer Lesley Williams wrote: “For Jews, Nazi symbols evoke a terrifying, traumatic past. For African Americans, they evoke a terrifying, traumatic, unending present. […] Black people did not need to be reminded by hoods and swastikas that we live in a dangerously racist country.” Two days before the massacre, a man shot and killed two black people in a Kroger supermarket in Kentucky; the reason the death toll wasn’t higher was because before the murders, he had tried and failed to enter a black church.
Confronting white supremacy means that we must demonstrate as much care — more, even — for those affected by acts of white supremacist violence such as that of Kentucky’s murders, as we have shown ourselves. It means, among other things, being active in causes of decarceration, listening to the lived experiences of people of color and calling out racism when we see it among strangers, among friends and among ourselves. Only a united front can stand against both white supremacy and anti-Semitism; we must work to create it. That way, we can prevent something like the massacre of Pittsburgh from happening again anytime soon. — Jacob Hanna is a junior majoring in economics.
Should news outlets give far-right figures a platform? Some articles only serve to amplify their dangerous views Sarah Molano Copy Desk Chief
People often uphold that news sources should remain impartial, only presenting the facts of the story. While I generally agree that facts should be central to news coverage, how does that translate when news sources, say, do a profile on a far-right figure? In the case of The New York Times’ coverage of Gavin McInnes, founder of the far-right organization Proud Boys, this “impartial” story only served to give his racist, Western, chauvinistic views a platform on one of the most well-known news sites in the world. The Proud Boys are
characterized as an extremist group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Founded in the midst of the 2016 presidential election by McInnes, co-founder of VICE Media, the leader has a track record that boasts anti-Muslim, anti-women, anti-immigrant and anti-Semitic rhetoric, among other forms of bigoted beliefs. The group appeared at last year’s Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, which famously resulted in the murder of antifascist activist Heather Heyer. In fact, former Proud Boys member Jason Kessler was actually an organizer of the event. Now that you have a taste of what the Proud Boys really stand for, let’s see how their leader was described by The Times. Just look at the headline: “Proud Boys Founder: How He Went From Brooklyn Hipster to Far-
Right Provocateur.” Immediately, McInnes is given quirky descriptors of “Brooklyn hipster” and “provocateur,” which are undoubtedly instant clickbait material, but also downplay exactly who the leader is. While the article does make limited mention of McInnes’ bigoted views, it does so by calling upon others to make those claims. The Times states that he “may be Islamophobic” and is “something of a sexist,” but relies on citing the Southern Poverty Law Center to point to the Proud Boys’ proximity to white nationalist, anti-Muslim and anti-women rhetoric. Writer Alan Feuer carefully tiptoes around directly calling McInnes racist or sexist, despite these being easily verifiable facts about him. “Provocateur” is the lightest,
most forgiving way to put it. McInnes routinely uses racial slurs, has defended Holocaust deniers and is a self-proclaimed anti-Semite who throws up the Nazi salute, was barred from Twitter for violating its rules against “violent extremist groups” — these are only a few instances of McInnes’ clear bigotry. The Proud Boys also often engage in violence, as it is “a really effective way to solve problems,” in the leader’s words. Likewise, the group’s official magazine often praises members who win fights, naming them “Proud Boy of the Week.” The New York Times simply presents McInnes’ words and views at face value, without substantially challenging anything he or the Proud Boys stand for. You would think The Times learned its lesson after a
profile of the “Nazi sympathizer next door” drew similar criticism last year. At the end of the day, media outlets — which have a huge following and a significant impact on how people receive their news — simply allow those views to be amplified to a wider audience. That exposure then lends itself to greater recruitment for these groups. If there’s one thing the far-right does well, it’s using recruiting tactics. But that’s a discussion for another column. Writer Issie Lapowsky summarizes it well: “At its core, the mainstream press is grappling with this conundrum: Ignore these groups and risk allowing a potential public threat to go unreported; shine too bright a light on them and risk amplifying their message—or worse, attracting new acolytes
to the cause.” She concludes: “The press has erred on the side of overexposure.” I understand the complexity of reporting on extremist views, but there is a fine line between simply sharing those views and sharing those views while showing why they are unacceptable. McInnes and the Proud Boys are misogynistic, xenophobic, racist anti-Semites — among other, more accurate descriptors over “provocateur” — and it should not be difficult to say so. The New York Times and other news outlets need to learn this. We must stop giving far-right extremist groups a platform, unless we do so with fierce opposition and condemnation. — Sarah Molano is a senior double-majoring in English and philosophy, politics and law.
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Leo: Chief Executive Officer. Principal Administrative Bureaucrat. Foremost Directorial Civil Servant. Authority, naturally. At some point, you will look up and laugh. Calm down. The ratios occur in nature and the same will prove true for you. Everyone you shake hands with loves you. Just put your faith first. I bet you hated when I said calm down, but I bet you did anyways. Virgo: This is overwhelmingly confusing so you stay quiet. This is how it has always been. All your problems have been created in your head. Get them out by talking in whispers about things that don’t matter. Do it eloquently with stormy aggression. You can get the tattoos, the hair cuts, and the piercings. You’ll be president of your world some days, so enjoy the freedom you have now.
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Week Nine: Start BU fails to qualify for AE playoffs ‘em or sit ‘em? Evan Cole Assistant Sports Editor
Fantasy Football Quarterback — Start: Jared Goff (LAR): Returning to form after a few mediocre fantasy performances, Goff had an incredibly efficient outing against the Packers, throwing for 295 yards and three touchdowns. Goff could have an even bigger week this Sunday as he takes on the Saints’ bottom-tier defense. This season, New Orleans has allowed the third highest number fantasy points to quarterbacks in ESPN standard leagues, which bodes well for Goff. Philip Rivers (LAC): The other starting quarterback in Los Angeles, Rivers is coming off a bye to face a stout Seahawks defense. Despite the tough matchup, Rivers’ gunslinger playing style allows him to put up respectable numbers in nearly every game. Having thrown for at least two touchdowns in each game this season, Rivers remains a reliable starter this week. — Sit: Ben Roethlisberger (PIT): While Roethlisberger has begun to buck his career-long trend of struggling on the road this season, he has a particularly discouraging matchup this week in the Ravens. Big Ben put up his second-worst fantasy performance of the season against Baltimore in week four. Leave Roethlisberger on your bench this week, as he has a low ceiling and floor. — If you’re desperate: Alex Smith (WAS): Smith has put up pedestrian numbers of late; he last topped 200 passing yards in week five against the Saints. Smith faces a similarly lackluster defense in the Falcons this week. With the potential to eclipse 200 passing yards and throw for multiple touchdowns, Smith makes for a solid fill-in option this week. Running back — Start: Nick Chubb (CLE): Now entering his third week since the departure of Carlos Hyde, Chubb is better acclimated to his new role as the Browns’ lead back. Expected to get nearly 20 touches and handle goal-line carries, Chubb could break out this week against a leaky Chiefs front seven. Aaron Jones (GB): Jones’ fantasy production has little to do with his workload, as he has proven to be an effective player when given touches. After receiving 12 carries last week and with Ty Montgomery now in Baltimore, Jones is trending upward as a high-upside fantasy option. — Sit: Alex Collins (BAL): A somewhat reliable producer to this point, Collins often sees just enough usage to warrant starting him. However, a daunting matchup against a top-tier Steelers run defense will make it tough for Collins to find running room. — If you’re desperate: Doug Martin (OAK): Martin is certainly not an inspiring option at running back, but he will see the workload necessary for a solid
performance this Thursday. After getting 15 touches last week, Martin has a decent chance to find the end zone against the 49ers. Wide receiver — Start: Kenny Golladay (DET): With Golden Tate traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, Golladay should return to his status as a toptwo target in Detroit. Despite facing an elite Vikings defense, Golladay will see enough targets to provide a high floor this week. Cooper Kupp (LAR): Kupp is expected to return to the Rams’ lineup this week after nursing a knee injury. One of Jared Goff and Sean McVay’s favorite weapons, Kupp should return to form as the elite receiver he was to start the year. — Sit: Doug Baldwin (SEA): Baldwin has only topped 45 receiving yards once this season and has failed to reach the end zone. Despite his undeniable talent, Baldwin has been too unreliable to start in fantasy lineups this season. — If you’re desperate: Courtland Sutton (DEN): With Demaryius Thomas getting traded to the Houston Texans, Sutton now has a great opportunity to fill Thomas’ void. After topping 50 receiving yards or scoring one touchdown in each of his past five games, Sutton now has a significantly higher ceiling with Thomas out of the picture. Tight end — Start: Jordan Reed (WAS): Despite being available in every game this season, Reed has had a considerably low ceiling in his seven games played this season. He has a getright matchup this week against a decimated Falcons defense, facing injuries particularly at linebacker and safety, the two positions most frequently deployed to guard Reed. Start Reed with confidence in a bounce-back game this week. Kyle Rudolph (MIN): Rudolph has also struggled mightily of late, failing to top 45 yards in each week since week four and has yet to reach the end zone since week three. Going up against the Lions, who currently rank 23rd in tight end fantasy defense in ESPN pointper-reception leagues, Rudolph has a decent chance to put together a solid performance this week. — Sit: Benjamin Watson (NO): Watson has had an up and down year, and this week’s matchup against the Rams is likely to be a down week. Los Angeles has shut down its opposing tight ends in all but two weeks this season, spelling trouble for Watson’s fantasy prospects. — If you’re desperate: Chris Herndon (NYJ): Herndon has certainly made the most of his targets recently. Despite running only 11 routes per game in the past three weeks, Herndon has found the end zone in each of his past three games, making him a decent dart throw at tight end this week.
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sidney slon staff photographer The 2018 men’s soccer season concluded last night with a 3-0 defeat by Albany, keeping the Bearcats out of the postseason for the second straight year.
Binghamton falls to Albany, 3-0, in final match Grace Palumbo
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It may have been Halloween yesterday, but it seems the only thing spooky about Wednesday was the final Binghamton men’s soccer team’s 2018 America East (AE) conference record. With its loss to University at Albany last night, the Bearcats failed to qualify for the AE postseason tournament, ensuring that BU’s dismal 2-5-0 conference record and 3-12-2 overall record will stand until 2019. “We were beat a lot this year by a lot of individual silly
mistakes, and today was another one of those,” said BU head coach Paul Marco. At the start of the match, UAlbany (8-9, 3-4 AE) burst out onto the field and put up five corner kicks over a span of less than two minutes. None made it into the net, but just 16 minutes into play, the Great Danes were able to get the ball past redshirt junior goalkeeper Chris Shutler, putting the score at 1-0. The Bearcats mustered together three more shots before the end of the half and managed to keep UAlbany out of its goal, but the damage was already done, and the score remained at 1-0 going into halftime. BU opened the second half with shots from both senior midfielder
Connor McKnight and classmate forward Nikos Psarras, but neither play yielded a goal. Instead, just 13 minutes into the second half, the Great Danes put up another goal, bumping the score to 2-0. Before the Bearcats even had a chance to respond, Albany put another shot in the net just under seven minutes later. “Our guys still kept trying to play, and we’ve lacked a guy up front to give us goals and that’s been a challenge for us this season,” Marco said. “We just haven’t had anybody step up and give us goals, and you can’t really win games if you don’t score goals.” With 25 minutes left and the score at 3-0, the Bearcats’ dreams of postseason play looked bleak. Junior forward Haris Brkovic put up a quick shot, and sophomore midfielder Noah Luescher pulled together a shot and a corner kick, but BU’s fate was already sealed. Binghamton fell to the Great Danes, 3-0. BU’s loss to Albany puts the Bearcats out of contention for the AE Conference Tournament for the second consecutive season. It was the Bearcats’ 2017 loss against the Great Danes that disqualified them from postseason play last year as well. “I don’t think we did enough,” Marco said. “We didn’t come in prepared again for the second season in a row, so whatever the guys are doing over the summer wasn’t enough, and that hopefully
will change in the spring season.” In the 2018 season, the Bearcats’ total number of conference wins increased from one match in the 2017 season to two this year. But with two AE ties last year and none this season, their loss total increased by one as well. The season ended on a sevengame loss streak, and the Bearcats have not scored a goal in the past three matches and failed to score a goal in nine different matches throughout the season. BU was near the bottom or the bottom of the conference in assists, shots, goals, points and goals allowed. Back in August, the men’s soccer team seemed hopeful about the start of the season, expressing ambitions to reach the AE Tournament, at least. With its hopes dashed and its dreams crushed, it’ll need to make big changes in the offseason especially to avoid the same dismal situation this time next year. “We had such high expectations of the team with so many seniors on the team, so from that standpoint, very disappointed for the senior group who come in and, as freshmen, play for a championship, and as we see a lot of them through those four years, they’re terrific guys,” Marco said. The Binghamton men’s soccer team will return to the field for the fall 2019 season, sans seniors such as midfielder Harrison Weilbacher, Psarras and forward Chris Nkoghe. It’s nearly impossible to say that the future looks bright.
Pettis dominates in butterfly events Captain makes impact in and out of pool Samantha Marsh pipe dream sports
Being a college swimmer is not an easy task, but being an America East (AE) Championship winner, a scholar, a captain, a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and the organizer of an event to raise awareness for breast cancer is not something that many can say they have done. Senior Brooke Pettis has done all of those things and more, and is already having a successful season as a member of the women’s swimming and diving team. Pettis has yet to be defeated in the 100 and 200 fly events. Pettis, who is originally from Buffalo, New York, first began swimming when she was just 5 years old and has stuck with the sport ever since. Pettis is a specialty swimmer, competing primarily in the 100 fly, 200 fly, 200 IM and as part of the 200 medley relay. “Before I came to college, I did any event that my coach put me in, but I’ve specialized in the fly and the IM since coming to college,” Pettis said. Specialized, however, may be an understatement, as Pettis tied for first place with UMBC
sophomore Natalija Marin in the 100 fly with a time of 55.37 and came in fourth place in the 200 fly with a time of 2:04.26 in last February’s AE Championships. After the 100 fly preliminaries, Pettis was seeded third while Marin was seeded first; however, Pettis was determined to up her position. Pettis went out faster than Marin in the 100 fly with a split of 25.49 and finished with a split of 29.88, leading to her ultimate victory. “I definitely have plans to defend [the 100 fly] title,” Pettis said. “I want it again; I think that would be awesome. [Marin] is a tough competitor. She’s a hard worker, so I’m a little worried, but I remember when we tied she immediately grabbed my hand and raised it together with hers, and I thought that that was such a classy thing to do. I think it’s so fun to race against her.” Pettis, however, is concentrating on more than a win in this year’s AE Championships: she also wants a record in the 100 fly and is determined to get it by the end of the season, after putting in the long hours of training. “I look at the pool record every day,” Pettis said. “The pool record is 55.05, and the team record is 54.52, and I do have a goal of beating the team record.” BU head coach Brad Smith recognizes Pettis’ potential and believes that Pettis has a
suhbat shagun Senior swimmer and captain Brooke Pettis organized the Code Pink event last weekend, a meet against Colgate that helped spread breast cancer awareness, and has yet to lose in the 100 fly and 200 fly events this season.
shot in beating at least one of these records. “Brooke is within about one and a half seconds of [the team record], which is not unrealistic,” Smith said. “She’s going to have to be progressing the rest of the season to be able to get there. For championships last year, she was 55 mid. The pool record though, she’s even closer to, and I think she can definitely get the pool record.” Pettis was recruited to the team in 2015, and during her time as a Binghamton swimmer, she has worked her way up to the position of captain. Pettis chose to use her position to set up the Code Pink Event last weekend, a meet against Colgate that helped spread breast cancer awareness. The team decorated the pool area in pink, and the
entire team wore pink caps. There was also a table set up for open donations to the Roswell Cancer Research Institute, located in Pettis’ hometown of Buffalo. “Brooke leads by example with her work ethic day in and day out,” Smith said. “She’s one of the hardest workers on the team. It was kind of a no-brainer for us for captaincy.” Whether Pettis defends her AE Championship title, breaks the pool record or the team record, or continues her winning streak in the 100 fly and the 200 fly this season, she believes in one crucial element to being both a swimmer and a person. “Every year I try to work harder than the year past,” she said.