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Michael Roque sentenced for murder
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In a joint memo on Nov. 7 addressed to education and property investments, such as the Binghamton University faculty and staff, Koffman Southern Tier Incubator and the Smart University President Harvey Stenger and Donald Energy Building in the Innovative Technologies Nieman, provost and executive vice president for Complex (ITC). academic affairs, spoke out on the University’s Attempts to accrue funding will also be recent fiscal challenges and revealed new financial accompanied by efforts to save money. University plans for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 academic years. Libraries face a 4 percent budget cut for next The memo comes just two months after year, and the University is implementing a hiring Stenger’s annual State of the University address freeze, which includes all leadership searches. and speaks to the University’s difficulties in The only exception to the freeze will be teaching generating revenue to cover the new United assistants and adjunct professors. University Professions (UUP) contract that There will also be a pause on University was negotiated between the State University of Initiatives implemented through Stenger’s Road New York (SUNY) and UUP, a higher education Map Renewal process, including the development union for faculty, professional staff, contingent of the health sciences campus and the planned employees and retirees of the SUNY system. expansion of health sciences core facilities, The six-year contract, which began on July 2, though the construction projects in Johnson City 2016, will last until July 1, 2022. Although the for these programs will continue. According to contract officially began in 2016, it was only signed Stenger, if enrollment and revenue goals are met, by SUNY this past summer. The new contract those initiatives will be reconsidered in fall 2019. stipulates faculty and staff will receive a 2 percent According to Nieman, it is likely the SUNY increase in pay, which will be applied retroactively Board of Trustees will also approve another tuition for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 academic years and increase of $200 per year to create more revenue in coming years — a cost of $12 million for the to help the University cover the salary raises. In 2018-19 academic year and roughly $4 million previous years, in-state tuition has increased by per year in the future. According to Mike Lisi, about 2 percent each year, and for the 2018-19 director of communications for UUP in Albany, academic year, resident tuition increased by $100. the previous contract was extended by two years The University will also seek to attract more outbecause both UUP and SUNY needed time to of-state and international students, as they pay far negotiate an agreement. more money than New York state residents do to “A group of UUP leaders, selected by UUP attend BU. President Fred Kowal, represented the UUP Additionally, the University may increase fees; during negotiations; they were UUP’s negotiations however, it will have to gain approval from SUNY team,” Lisi wrote in an email. “The state had its to do so. own team of people at the table, and those groups Kowal wrote in an email that the SUNY agreed on the new contract that was ratified by system must improve its strategy in requesting UUP members. The state agreed to every part more funding so the burden of the increases does of UUP’s new contract; the contract could not not lay on campuses. have gone to a ratification vote without the state “SUNY needs to be more aggressive in agreeing to all terms in the agreement.” advocating for more funding,” Kowal wrote. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the tentative “Every year, UUP advocates meet with their agreement in May 2018; however, according to state legislators to push initiatives like more Ryan Yarosh, BU’s senior director of media and funding for SUNY, hiring more full-time faculty public relations, the University didn’t know for and transparency regarding SUNY’s campus certain if the state would cover the negotiated foundations and its research foundation. raises until the legislative session ended in June. We’ve had great support from the SUNY Nieman wrote in an email that the state didn’t Student Assembly.” cover the raises included in the previous contract, According to Austin Ostro, chief of staff for which ran from July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2016, but the SUNY Student Assembly, the state is forcing did for the one before that, from July 1, 2007 to SUNY campuses to cut other services to cover the June 30, 2011. new contract. “We didn’t know whether the raises included “Campuses are responsible for the 2 percent in the current contract would be covered,” retroactive pay upfront, and then the 2 percent Nieman wrote. “As a result, we developed a plan to raise continues in perpetuity, [so] campuses are increase revenue by growing enrollment. We were responsible for paying both the retroactive and successful in generating some additional revenue perpetual raises,” Ostro wrote in an email. “We to help us cover the raises, but we fell short of the support SUNY faculty getting the raise, but want amount we needed to close the gap.” the state to cover the costs so that campuses don’t Despite the University’s efforts to increase have to make sacrifices to other services in order graduate enrollment, BU is currently struggling to pay for the raise.” to find revenue to cover the back pay and raises Nevertheless, the contract is already signed, stipulated by the new contract. and the University will have to find the money “That we fell short in generating sufficient somewhere. Sean Massey, president of the UUP additional revenue to cover the raises is a result chapter at BU and associate professor of women, of the size of financial obligation we must gender and sexuality studies, said UUP and SUNY assume this year and a very difficult climate for both signed the agreement, indicating that the recruitment of graduate students,” Yarosh said. SUNY system would be able to pay for it. To cover the $12 million in back pay for this “We sign a contract, but what they’re saying year, the University intends to use its reserves; is we’ll agree to pay you this amount for the work however, it will need to come up with a sustainable you provide — it’s as simple as that,” Massey revenue model for the future. According to said. “Now, if management is negotiating in good Stenger’s Dateline announcement, the University faith, they are offering to pay money they can pay. is looking to generate money to cover future years So for them to say somehow we don’t have the by creating a task force to promote enrollment in money to pay means they weren’t negotiating in both undergraduate and graduate programs. good faith.” Additionally, three groups led by University officials will aim to pinpoint alternate revenue Sasha Hupka and Amy Donovan contributed sources, including capitalizing on online reporting to this article.
ARTS & CULTURE
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OPINIONS
About six months after freshman Joao Souza was fatally stabbed in his dorm, former Binghamton University student Michael Roque was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison on a second-degree murder charge. Roque, 20, of Massapequa, New York, was sentenced before Judge Kevin Dooley in Broome County Court on Tuesday morning. He received the maximum sentence and will not be eligible for parole until he is 40. In the meantime, he will be locked in a maximum-security prison. Souza, 19, was stabbed in his dorm room in Windham Hall of Mountainview College on April 15. According to police, Roque fled on foot after stabbing Souza, first in Souza’s bathroom and then in his dorm room, in front of his roommates. Roque was apprehended in his dorm room in Hunter Hall of Mountainview College after a 20-hour manhunt. He was asleep when police entered his dorm room to arrest him. During sentencing, Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell released
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BU design minor sees temporary suspension Department halts program to accommodate design majors Jacob Kerr news intern
Students hoping to minor in graphic design at Binghamton University might be temporarily out of luck. BU’s department of art and design is looking to suspend the graphic design minor as students majoring in fine arts with a concentration in graphic design struggle to register for required classes. Kendra Hansen, secretary for the department of art and design, wrote in an email that these difficulties are being caused by a University-wide hiring freeze and increased student enrollment. “Due to severe financial strains that Binghamton University is experiencing right now, Harpur College is unable to replace retiring faculty, two of which are in the department of art and design,” Hansen wrote. “This, paired with the increased undergraduate enrollment in our department, has left us scrambling to meet the needs of our current majors.” Some art and design majors, such as Mikayel Harutyunyan, a junior majoring in graphic design, are frustrated with
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Local vendors participate in Small Business Saturday More than 50 local retailers opened stands at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Downtown Binghamton over the weekend, offering homemade products to community members, according to WBNG. Shoppers bought handmade crafts, food and jewelry. Johnson City Liquor and Wine fined by State Liquor Authority After receiving a complaint that Amherst St. Wine and Liquor in Buffalo, New York was being managed by Wegmans Food Markets,
the State Liquor Authority (SLA) investigated the supermarket chain for “availing their license” to five affiliated liquor stores, including one of their stores in Johnson City, according to the Press & Sun-Bulletin. The supermarket chain and the liquor stores were fined a total of $1.125 million. Wegmans is denying any wrongdoing.
prescription monitoring system, I-Stop, according to the Press & Sun-Bulletin. The audit revealed multiple administrators failed to check if patients were receiving opioid treatments from other doctors. DiNapoli’s office said it will be conducting similar audits in the future. Two men stabbed in Syracuse on Black Friday
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Audit exposes opioid monitoring system issues From a recent audit, Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli found that administrators from drug addiction treatment programs failed to correctly use New York’s opioid
Two men were stabbed around 4 p.m. at Destiny USA in Syracuse, New York on Black Friday during a fight at Macy’s, according to The Post Standard. One of the men ran down an escalator toward Pacsun, leaving a trail of blood in his wake. Both men were transported to Upstate University Hospital, where
they were treated for wounds in the stomach and back.
to bribing Genero García Luna, one of Mexico’s highest-ranking law enforcement officials.
El Chapo trial continues The trial of Joaquín Guzmán Loera, the head of the Sinaloa drug cartel and one of the world’s largest drug dealers, will enter its third week in Federal District Court in Brooklyn, New York on Monday, according to The New York Times. Loera, known as El Chapo, faces drug and homicide charges and has seen several of his former cartel members testify against him. The trial has also revealed a network of corruption within the Mexican government, coming to a head last week, when Jesus Zambada García, a highranking cartel member, admitted
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Camp Fire in California completely contained Cal Fire, California’s forestry and fire protection agency, reported that the Camp Fire, the state’s deadliest wildfire in history, has been contained, according to The Washington Post. The Camp Fire had been burning since Nov. 8 and has taken 85 civilian lives. More than 1,000 firefighters and first responders are searching for 249 missing civilians.
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“I have overwhelming support in my caucus to be speaker of the house … I happen to think that at this point, I’m the best person for that.”
Nov. 26, 1941
— Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) at a press briefing on Nov. 15.
U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs a bill officially establishing the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day. The signing came after Roosevelt declared the second-to-last Thursday of the month as Thanksgiving in 1939, a controversial decision that sparked national outcry.
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Mountainview stabbing case concludes with sentencing sentence from page 1 additional details about the murder, including evidence that the murder was premeditated. Cornwell said Roque bought the knife he would use to murder Souza in August, and that Roque intentionally placed his laptop in Glenn G. Bartle Library on the night of the stabbing to provide an alibi. According to Cornwell, Roque stabbed Souza more than 20 times and hid the murder weapon and his clothing in Bartle Library following the attack. The medical examiner couldn’t determine the exact number of stab wounds on Souza’s body. Cornwell described the crime scene as “gruesome” and said many of Souza’s belongings couldn’t be returned to his family because they were covered in blood. “There was so much blood, and it smelled like a butchery,” Cornwell said. “There was blood over everything, and you could hear it crunch on the floor.” Cornwell also provided a motive in the crime. He said Roque had previously dated a female BU student while in high school and had transferred to the University after he learned she attended school there. According to Cornwell, when Souza and the female, who remains unidentified, began dating, Roque killed Souza out of jealousy. “Joao’s last breaths were saying he was sorry,” Cornwell said. “Sorry for having a relationship with a young girl who went to school with him.” Although Souza’s family members, who reside in Brazil, didn’t attend the sentencing, they sent a representative to read
a statement. In the statement, Souza’s parents describe him as a caring older brother and loving friend. Souza’s parents also wrote that Roque should accept responsibility for the death of their son and stated his crimes are “an inhuman act that cannot be excused.” “Joao, the joy of our lives, is no more,” the statement read. “There is no way to explain to you the pain your actions cause us every day.” Roque’s family members also attended the sentencing, sitting in the gallery as the statement was read. They listened as Roque made his final comments before sentencing. After he was indicted in May, Roque pleaded not guilty to the charge. At an arraignment on Sept. 6, however, he was expected to plead guilty. During that court appearance, Roque surprised everyone, including his own lawyer, when he refused to enter the plea. The next day, Roque appeared in court again after requesting a second arraignment. He pleaded guilty to the charge and said he’d panicked at the arraignment on Sept. 6. But during a court appearance on Nov. 2, Roque went back on his plea and said his attorney pressured him into pleading guilty. He said he found Souza’s body, but didn’t commit the murder, and was “backed into a corner” with his plea deal. At his sentencing on Tuesday, Roque maintained his innocence, entering into the court record a 10page speech that he said contains evidence proving he didn’t stab Souza. On Tuesday, Roque also said he had chased the real suspect, but
didn’t know their name. Roque also requested a new lawyer during his appearance on Nov. 2, which was scheduled when he sent a letter to Dooley expressing concerns about his legal counsel. It is not the first time Roque has voiced issues with his defense lawyer, David Butler. At his arraignment on Sept. 6, he accused Butler of failing to meet with him regularly, which Butler denied. At his sentencing on Tuesday, Butler declined to voice any arguments on Roque’s behalf, citing his “relationship” with Roque. In court on Tuesday, Dooley said he was concerned by Roque’s lack of remorse for Souza’s death, and that Roque’s inability to accept
responsibility for his crimes led Dooley to impose the maximum sentence. “In my view, it’s a classic case of jealousy and vengeance,” Dooley said. “Perhaps [there was] remorse after the fact, but it was remorse based entirely upon you coming to the realization that you’ve ruined your life and you’re facing years in prison, so you’re now trying to undo that.” Following the sentencing, Cornwell said Roque was given every opportunity to show his remorse and was rightfully sentenced. “It was a difficult case,” Cornwell said. “He tried to make a mockery out of the proceedings.”
jake kerr news intern Michael Roque, 20, maintained his innocence during his sentencing on Nov. 20, where he received 20 years to life in prison.
Brindisi claims victory
BU de-stresses for finals
Democrat defeats Tenney by roughly 4,000 votes
Events aim to boost morale before exams
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After days of counting absentee ballots and affidavits from five counties and weeks of uncertainty following Election Day, Democratic challenger Anthony Brindisi will be the next representative for New York’s 22nd congressional district. Brindisi defeated Rep. Claudia Tenney by around 4,000 votes. Brindisi initially claimed victory on election night; however, the race was too close to call, with just 1,422 votes between the two candidates — approximately 0.6 percentage points. Additionally, the count didn’t include more than 13,000 absentee ballots that had yet to be counted. The Board of Elections in each county began counting absentee ballots on Nov. 13 and finished on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Absentee ballots were considered valid if they were postmarked on Nov. 5 and received at the appropriate county Board of Elections by Nov. 13. In Broome County, Brindisi held a large lead over Tenney. He won the county by 11 percentage points on Election Day and gained 2,959 absentee ballots once all votes were
counted. Overall, he led Tenney by more than 10,000 votes in Broome County, one of the largest in the district. On Wednesday, Brindisi declared victory. On Twitter, he attributed his win to his supporters and campaign staff. “With races this close the difference comes down to the people you have supporting your campaign,” Brindisi tweeted on Wednesday. “I couldn’t be more proud of our excellent team of volunteers who got us over the finish line and then helped make sure every vote is counted.” While Tenney, who declined to concede the race on election night, didn’t put out a statement about the loss, she said she would be helping with Brindisi’s transition during a phone interview with radio TALK! 100.7 (WUTQ-FM). “I haven’t had a chance to speak to [Brindisi] yet — of course I will — and my office will do everything we can to coordinate with him and make sure he has a smooth transition,” Tenney said in the interview. Tenney, a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump, was first elected to represent the 22nd congressional district in 2016. She was known for her controversial comments following the Marjory
Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, when she said the people who commit mass murders “end up being Democrats.” Chris DeMarco, president of College Republicans and a senior majoring in political science, said he would have preferred to see Tenney win, but thinks Brindisi will be fairly moderate in Congress. “Obviously, I would have preferred for Tenney to win, but Brindisi seems to be a fairly moderate, nonprogressive Democrat, which is something I can support,” DeMarco said. “I am also excited about the possibility of Democrats, including Brindisi, working together with the president on issues that Republicans don’t traditionally support, like infrastructure spending.” Eli Krule, treasurer of College Democrats and a senior majoring in philosophy, politics and law, said Brindisi’s moderate stances would benefit the community. “Brindisi has consistently kept an open dialogue with the student body with his close relationship to the College Democrats here at Binghamton, along with the other chapters in the region,” Krule said. “Brindisi is [the] perfect representative for the area precisely because he is not beholden to any ideological extreme.”
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Every year, Binghamton University’s Dean of Students Office coordinates De-Stress December, a campuswide initiative aimed at providing stress-reducing activities for students as they prepare for exams and make their way through finals. This December, the events will run from Nov. 27 through Dec. 13. The initiative will feature long-running traditions, such as Residential Life’s “Pet-a-Pooch,” an event that gives students the opportunity to play with dogs on the Spine, and “Cram Jam,” a food-filled event held in the College-in-the-Woods Dining Hall. It will also introduce new events, including “Zen Den,” where students will be able to relax on beanbag chairs, listen to meditation music and receive small samples of essential oils, and “Chillin’ at the Union,” an event that offers a variety of activities and free food. To organize the initiative, the Dean of Students Office invites
departments, offices and student groups to send in events to be added to the finals schedule. All of the events must aim to provide stress relief or studying opportunities for students. Cindy Blackman, assistant director of marketing for the Dean of Students Office and Residential Life, wrote in an email that it takes about a month to plan programming. “Offices and organizations sent in their events fitting the time frame and the theme of destress and they were added to the calendar,” Blackman wrote. In continuing the University’s B-Healthy initiative, healthy snacks will be provided throughout De-Stress December by BU Dining Services and the Student Culinary Council, both at daily giveaways and at various events. The University is providing several accommodations for students as well, including extended hours for resident and retail dining leading up to finals. University Libraries will also have extended hours for studying, with Glenn G. Bartle Library open 24 hours until Dec. 14, and will provide additional group study rooms, which tend to get packed around the end of
the semester. Ariela Frenkel, a senior majoring in business administration, said she thinks De-Stress December is helpful in providing study breaks for students, and that the initiative makes finals more endurable for her. “I always try to go to a few of the events in between my studying,” Frenkel said. “Being able to get a massage right after taking a final is definitely my favorite part of the De-Stress December.” Some events also focus on helping students learn how to handle stress and studying, such as de-stress tips sessions, where attendees are given water, granola bars, bananas, tea and hot cocoa and get pointers on how to reduce stress during finals season. According to Dasha Kofman, a senior majoring in English, De-Stress December taught her how to handle her stress better. “Every year, I go to the events focused on de-stress tips,” Kofman said. “The guidance and resources given is something every student should take advantage of. It really helped me manage my time and anxiety during finals better.”
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Q Center holds ceremony for transgender remembrance National event honors trans victims of violence Lakhsmi Chatterjee contributing writer
In the midst of dark skies and heavy snow, a group of students gathered under a white tent in front of the Pegasus Statue to sign a transgender flag as part of the Q Center’s ceremony for
the national Transgender Day of Remembrance. Transgender Day of Remembrance is held annually to remember transgender individuals who have passed due to physical violence in the United States. While the day is observed annually on Nov. 20, the Q Center held its ceremonies on Nov. 19 to give students a chance to participate before Thanksgiving break. Kelly Clark, director of the Q
Center, said this observance keeps alive the memories of those gone. “We’re remembering people we may not have known personally, but the fact is that everybody makes a difference in the time that they’re here,” Clark said. “Having an opportunity to recognize that is important.” Although the number of transgender individuals who have passed because of suicide or a lack of health care isn’t trackable, Ian
Shick, a graduate assistant at the Q Center and the coordinator of this year’s ceremony, said the event also aims to honor those who remain unnamed. This year’s event included a series of religious ceremonies — a pagan and pre-Abrahamic faith service, a Jewish prayer service and a nondenominational spiritual service with the United Presbyterian Church of Binghamton. According to
Shick, the various religious ceremonies were included to give as many students as possible a space to mourn and celebrate life while keeping their spiritual connections alive. “I come from a pagan background myself and it’s not normally something people remember as a faith,” Shick said. “It’s been something very impactful to me as a trans person, so I want to allow others to feel
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The Q Center holds a ceremony for National Transgender Awareness Day in honor of transgender individuals who have died because of hate crimes.
that space.” According to Jacob Aaronson, co-director of Keshet, a LGBTQ Jewish organization within Hillel at Binghamton, and a sophomore majoring in computer engineering, traditional Judaism assumes there are two genders and heavily relies on the gender binary in its rituals, laws and services. Therefore, LGBTQ acceptance in the Jewish community varies with the denomination. “We can only make our religions and cultures more accepting by transforming them from within and having ceremonies like this one,” Aaronson said. “Just as religion is a powerful tool of repression, it’s also used by many as a tool of hope.” Em Guerra, an undeclared freshman, said they attended the event because they recognized how transgender people are mistreated in society. “Sometimes it feels like transgender people are just a punching bag society can get away with punching, so it’s nice to have days like this where people come out and say, ‘I see you,’ or ‘I support you and I’m not going to let anything happen to you,’” Guerra said. The closing vigil consisted of two students holding up the transgender flag students signed throughout the ceremonies, while others held electronic candles. Shick read the names of the 38 transgender people killed in the United States by physical violence and called for their names to be remembered. “We mourn to remember,” Shick said. “It’s so we can speak some power to these people’s names and not let them be erased or be forgotten as the larger society would probably wish would happen. A lot of times in the news, the names that are in the news aren’t their names; they’re deadnames, the names they don’t wish to be called anymore. We want to remember them how they wanted to be remembered.”
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Bearcats for Israel and Hillel at Binghamton gave students a taste of Israeli culture at their annual Aroma Cafe.
Aroma Cafe celebrates Israeli culture Hillel, Bearcats for Israel organize annual event Erin Kagel
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On Monday, Old Union Hall was transformed into Aroma Cafe, a take on popular Israeli chain Aroma Espresso Bar, giving students a chance to experience Israeli culture at Binghamton University. Bearcats for Israel and Hillel at Binghamton organized the annual “Aroma Cafe,” an event where members recreate food and drinks sold in various cafe locations throughout Israel. Joshua Marcus, a member of Bearcats for Israel and a sophomore double-majoring in political science and psychology, said the cafe is open to all students, not just those who have been to a real Aroma Espresso Bar. “This is a chance to show a
fun side of Israel,” Marcus said. “It brings people together and gives them a chance to appreciate the culture, outside of any political influence that usually surrounds Israel.” At the event, students lined up to sign in and approach the main counter to order. Just like the Aroma Espresso Bars in Israel, they then waited for their names to be called at the other end of the kitchen area to pick up their order. A few changes were made this year — according to Marcus, organizers slightly altered the menu and rearranged the area’s setup. “We incorporated a little bit of a different style in terms of how we want the room to look, and to make things a little less hectic on the inside, so people have a much smoother time getting food out,” Marcus said. Some students in attendance said they were there to re-
experience the feel of the Aroma Espresso Bars they visited while spending time in Israel. Mia Cohen, a junior majoring in linguistics, said she came to the event with friends who had also visited Israel. “It was just an amazing experience,” Cohen said. “I’m just here to have a good time and to get to talk about Israel again with my friends and remember all the fun experiences we had when we were there. The Shuk Market would always have the Aroma Cafes and it was always part of just that fun exploration we got to do while we were there.” Most of the food for the event came from local grocery stores. BU Dining Services also provided some ingredients. However, all the food was prepared by members of Bearcats for Israel and its volunteers. Alana Osroff, a junior majoring in psychology, said she came to
the event to support her friends involved with organizing the cafe. “I have many friends who are participating and helping in cooking and serving people, and I’ve been here before, so I know it’s a great environment,” Osroff said. “This event attracts great company and I just hope to be more immersed in Jewish culture by attending.” Ziv Wand, a junior majoring in accounting, said he saw the Aroma Cafe as an opportunity to introduce his friends to part of the culture he was immersed in last summer. “My whole family is from Israel, so I was there this whole summer and I would have Aroma every day, so I just really wanted that again,” Wand said. “And I really wanted to have my friends experience the culture and I think they’re having a good time. I just think it’s cool and an authentic experience. It’s pretty similar to the actual thing.”
the restricted access to required classes. Harutyunyan said that getting denied from these classes has been a continuous problem during his time at BU. “Registering for graphic design classes has been one of the worst experiences I’ve had at Binghamton University,” Harutyunyan said. “Every year, I am unable to register for the classes that I need to be in. As a sophomore, I was a register[ed] junior and was still unable to sign up for the right classes.” Harutyunyan said being denied from required classes can force students to stay at the University past their senior year — something that he has been concerned about while completing his undergraduate degree. According to Harutyunyan, the temporary suspension could help solve this problem. “I believe [it’s] a step forward in making sure that graphic design majors and especially BFA majors can complete the classes on time,” Harutyunyan said. “Certain classes are needed to be able to take more advanced ones, and if by a specific time you are unable to take them, then you are forced to take another two semesters of classes. By suspending the minor, [fewer] graphic design majors will have to
worry about staying for more than four years.” The suspension, if approved by the University administration, would take effect in fall 2019. In an email sent to the fine arts minor Listserv on Nov. 14, Hansen wrote the suspension wouldn’t be permanent. “We will continue to review registration trends and implement strategies to make the most of the resources we have at hand; this with the hope and intention of reinstating the minor in the near future,” Hansen wrote. The temporary suspension wouldn’t affect students who are already minoring in graphic design. However, it would impact students hoping to minor in graphic design in the future, such as Katherine Dennett, a junior majoring in English, who intended to add a minor in graphic design to her degree. “I just switched out of my engineering major into English rhetoric and global culture with a minor in art, intending on concentrating in graphic design in hopes of having the possibility of working in a creative design or marketing career,” Dennett said. “Taking away the graphic design minor closes doors for possible future jobs and opportunities having the background of the concentration in graphic design would provide me.”
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Globally renowned dancers from the Ballet Folklórico de México dazzled the audience at the Anderson Center last Monday night.
Ballet brings folklore and frills to Anderson Center Mexican dance group closes tour at BU Sofia Mena
contributing writer
On Monday, Nov. 19, the Ballet Folklórico de México performed at the Anderson Center, dazzling an audience of locals and students in a journey through time, the dancers awash in a sea of color. The dance troupe closed a 51city tour through North America in the city of Binghamton, having begun its two-month tour on Sept. 19. The company has performed, among other cities, in Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and, most recently, the Bronx in
New York City. The Ballet Folklórico de México was founded in 1952 by Amalia Hernández with the aim of preserving the cultural traditions of Mexican dance and disseminating them both throughout the country and abroad. Over the decades, the Ballet Folklórico has grown to be one of Mexico’s most prestigious dance companies. According to Carlos Antúnez, artistic coordinator of the dance company, the company’s performance was intended to further this aim. “Mexico has a beautiful face, that of its rich culture, and what they will see today is intended to show them that face,” Antúnez said. The performance showcased
a series of dances in styles alternating between ballet and zapateado, a style of dancing characterized by a lively rhythm and the striking of dancers’ boots. Many of them drew in and roused the audience with their buoyant and energetic feel, from the pounding and suspenseful tribal dances to the cheerful and charming country dances. The performance was divided into two acts of five dances each, each dance illustrating a cultural archetype or specific moment in Mexico’s history, from its earliest history during the pre-Columbian era to the modern Revolutionary period, though shirking a chronological ordering. These dances included the show’s opening number, “The Great Tenochtitlan,” the
revolutionary dance of the soldaderas, or the rifle-bearing women who took up arms in Mexico’s fight for liberty; the folkloric and marginally eerie “Tlacotalpan Festivity”; the colorful and eye-catching “Quetzals of Puebla”; and the whimsical and allegorical “Life Like a Game.” The company received a series of applause after each dance, culminating in a standing ovation after its final dance, “Jalisco Festivity,” depicting the Jalisco dances and folklore that have become emblematic of Mexican culture. The performance opened with a Mariachi parade, ultimately giving way to dapper, toetapping male dancers swinging their sombreros and twirling
female dancers in brilliant red skirts. Andria Kroner, a fourthyear graduate student studying biology, said she had never heard of the dance company before, but decided to attend the performance because of an interest in dance and cultural events. Kroner said she was, ultimately, not disappointed. “I thought it would be fun,” Kroner said. “I like dance and things that have cultural history. I thought it was really great. It was very colorful.” Antúnez said that some audiences in various cities and countries were more effusive than others, yet all seemed to share in the appreciation of this joyful side of a culture. “For example, here, the Anglo
audience is more reserved, but I think the truth is that they appreciate the performance in the same way,” Antúnez said. “The truth is that we’ve been very lucky, and we work very hard to achieve this [reception] from the audience.” Antúnez said he was eager for the audience to see a different, more positive and lighthearted side of the country that is not as widely talked about as some of the darker sides of it that may feature more prominently in news reports. “I think the audience sitting here today could take away [from the performance] a different perspective or conception of what Mexico is,” Antúnez said. “Mexico is a lot of things, but it’s [also] dance, music, color, joy.”
Tig Notaro hosts comedy show
From console to concert
The comedian braved the snow to perform Nov. 16
‘Video Games Live’ plays Downtown
Lakhsmi Chatterjee contributing writer
21 Savage may have been scared of a little snow, but Tig Notaro certainly wasn’t. On Friday, Nov. 16, the Emmy-nominated comedian performed for a cold yet cheerful crowd in Lecture Hall 1. The Student Association Programming Board (SAPB) brought the comedian to Binghamton University as the second stand-up act for the fall semester. Notaro has been an active comedian since 2011 when she released her debut standup album, “Good One.” A year later, Notaro was diagnosed with cancer in both of her breasts, leading her to get a double mastectomy with no reconstructive surgery. Her health problems have been used as material in her work many times, playing off her deadpan comedic style and leading to her 2016 Emmynominated special, “Tig Notaro: Boyish Girl Interrupted.” Jillian Pizzuto, comedy chair of SAPB and a junior majoring in Spanish, organized the event and noted Notaro’s popularity with students. “When I received the offer for [Notaro], I realized this was a once-in-a-lifetime offer to get such an incredibly huge name for Binghamton at a price we were able to afford,” Pizzuto said. “[Notaro] has been in the comedy game for so long — she’s so established and extremely successful, so having her perform at BU was truly a dream come true for a lot of people.” The opener for the show was Jeshua Dejesse, an e-board member of Bing Stand-Up and a senior majoring in biology. His set, similar to Notaro’s style, played upon tragedies in his life. “[Notaro] has always inspired me and shown me that there are many ways to do new, creative and fun things with comedy,” Dejesse said.
“Seeing her live, I was extremely impressed by her timing and what a great performer she is. She’s a master at riffing, going with the flow and crowd work.” Notaro started off her show by commenting on the peculiarity of the Lecture Hall 1 setting and interacting with students in the crowd. One unidentified student sitting near the front of the hall told her that he took an archeology class in the room, but his friend sitting next to him quickly informed Notaro that he was lying and actually took anthropology. “You take anthropology, which includes archaeology?” Notaro said in response. “But you decided to tell me you take archeology? How dare you lie to me in front of everyone in a room I’m clearly not comfortable in.” Madeleine MacLean, a freshman majoring in political science, said she enjoyed Notaro’s interaction with the students. “I thought she really showed her wit in how she interacted with the audience and incorporated the setting into her comedy,” MacLean said. Consistent with her style, Notaro also brought up recent health scares, including one that just happened this week when she suffered from internal bleeding while at home. After the premiere of “Instant Family,” she was going to sleep and got a sudden stomachache. Her wife ended up calling 911 and two “very muscle-bound” EMTs came to her house. The EMTs picked her up out of bed while she was in her pajamas and carried her down the stairs. “I have never felt more straight in my life. I felt like this little, dainty little lady being carried down the stairs by this Prince Charming guy,” Notaro said. “I was bleeding internally, but whatever. It’s no big deal. I got out of the hospital Wednesday and I’m here Friday. If that doesn’t impress you, I don’t know how to impress a group of people who find this to be a good excuse for a comedy show. I was
hemorrhaging to death, but I got that wrapped up and then I was like, ‘I have to get out to New York to this weird room where there’s a tiny phone at the very bottom of the desk with a podium next to the desk with three Jumbotron screens when anyone in the back of the room, which isn’t even that far away, can see something much smaller.’” Notaro also went on to talk about how she once had to get her wisdom teeth surgically removed and drove herself back home. The audience gasped at every part of the story, which prompted Notaro to make a joke about it, too. “Here comes a hospital story, guys,” she said. “I can see the headline already: ‘Half of the halfempty theater was taken to the hospital when they heard of yet another hospital visit.’” The highlight, however, was at the end, when Notaro talked about attending Ellen Degeneres’ 60th birthday party. Singer Adele was in attendance as well, but did not perform. In response, Notaro went on stage, asked a sound person to play Adele’s song “Hello,” and sang along to it while pressing random keys on the piano. While reenacting this scene, Notaro once again commented on the obscurity of Lecture Hall 1 and keyboard she was provided for the skit. “I am in a major motion picture and this is the piano that was provided for me?” she said. “Sure, I don’t know how to play, but I could have been given a better keyboard. Does the school know that we’re using this room? It doesn’t feel like they do.” Daniel Morales, a freshman majoring in electrical engineering, attended the show with friends. “I never heard of her so I thought she would be a mediocre comedian, but I ended up really enjoying it, especially when she was doing impressions,” Morales said. While the freezing Binghamton weather has finally commenced, the show seemed to warm up Lecture Hall 1 with laughter.
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contributing writer
“Video Games Live” enraptured audience members of all ages on Nov. 16 with performances of soundtracks ranging from classics like “The Legend of Zelda” to modern favorites like “Overwatch.” The show, held at the Broome County Forum Theatre, was created by video game music composer Tommy Tallarico and composer Emmanuel Fratianni, who orchestrated both the Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra and Binghamton University’s own Harpur Chorale, a student-based choir group. The two groups worked together to produce each song throughout the show. Tallarico, who has been in the video game music industry for almost 30 years and holds two Guinness World Records for the most video game concerts performed and the largest audience for a live video game music concert, led the performance with his speeches and energy. He was not afraid to breathe his personality into the show as he included some personal pieces, such as the soundtrack for “Earthworm Jim,” his favorite soundtrack to compose. Tallarico’s performances were based around the sounds of guitars, as he switched between electric
and acoustic. Brittany Hall, executive director of the Binghamton Philharmonic, said the show tries to engage with the audience members in a more personal tone than what is usually expected of orchestras. “We want to deliver an interactive experience every time we put on a show, so we try and create a connection between the audience and the orchestra that breaks down some of the barriers that people might assume at an orchestra — that you have to dress up and only clap at certain times,” Hall said. “So when we can break those barriers so that we can create an interactive experience, we do.” The performance covered an array of hallmark titles of the video game industry, from “Super Mario Bros.” to independent games such as the 2006 Japanese hit “Okami.” Harpur Chorale delivered an epic, intense enactment of the iconic chants of “The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.” Each song was accompanied by gameplay footage from the game, providing audience members who might not be aware of some games with context, as well as a visual aid to the music. In between songs, Tallarico included humorous skits that interjected laughter into the performance. One skit highlighted the 10 worst voice acting productions in video games, which were full of sexual innuendos, appealing to the older members’ humor.
Tallarico amped the audience’s excitement for the finale by teasing the end of the show, only to break out two last songs. One was “Chrono Trigger,” a 1995 classic developed for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super NES). The true finale of the show commenced with a guest appearance by Jason Paige, the singer behind the original “Pokémon” theme song for the television adaptation of the series. Paige electrified the theater with his performance of the song, especially since “Pokémon” is a series that has captivated gamers for the past 20 years. “I’m a huge fan of ‘Kingdom Hearts ‘and of Square Enix in general, and my wife is a big fan of ‘Pokémon,’ so that special encore was great for her,” said Jeremy Dearing, a community member. “The fact that they covered all those games and were able to cover games that both me and my wife love was really great.” Paige said that his favorite part of the show was signing autographs afterward and hearing the stories of fans who were moved by his performances. “My favorite part is finding out how moved they are by something that didn’t have that intention and hearing their confession and lives and stories,” Paige said. “I don’t think there’s anything like this that exists, and the only way I could know that is from the personal interactions with people. It’s incredible.”
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Anderson .Paak delivers signature sound with ‘Oxnard’ .Paak refreshes classic styles while exploring rap Jason Gaffney
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Anderson .Paak’s 2016 album “Malibu” introduced the world to his unique blend of hiphop and R&B using distinct instruments, soulful melodies and rhythmic verses that sometimes fluctuate between singing and spoken word. With his latest release, “Oxnard,” which debuted Nov. 16, .Paak continues to not only deliver but build upon his interesting sound by incorporating more aspects of funk and rap into his music. Anderson .Paak opens his album with a soundbite of someone, most likely the artist himself, opening a car door and changing radio stations until landing on an announcer speaking Spanish, but clearly mentioning Anderson .Paak’s name and the title of the album. This bite is followed by the first track’s featured artist, Kadhja Bonet, softly and slowly singing the words, “I need you more than you could know.” Bonet’s voice is only accompanied by a mellow instrumental consisting of electric guitar, bass and some percussion. .Anderson .Paak then subverts expectations by suddenly transitioning into
provided by rolling stone Anderson .Paak’s latest album, ”Oxnard,” experiments with different music genres but still maintains the artist’s original sound.
an upbeat symphony complete with drums, guitars, violins and woodwind instruments before beginning a short, impressive rap verse that was noticeably absent from his first album. Finally, in true Anderson .Paak fashion, the artist stops rapping and sings a quick, catchy chorus to conclude the first track, “The Chase,” which would prove to be
just a taste of the fresh music present in the remainder of this album. The second track, “Headlow,” is an enjoyable but forgettable song about receiving road head, but it transitions into the leading single from the album, “Tints,” which features Kendrick Lamar. The third track kicks the album into high gear by
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presenting a funky beat that instinctively makes the listener’s head nod in time with the music. This, combined with Anderson .Paak’s signature rhythmic rapsinging style, tasteful harmonies, a chorus that you can’t help but sing along to and a strong featured verse from Lamar, makes “Tints” the jewel of this album and sets the scene for the
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following 11 tracks. The next three songs, “Who R U?,” “6 Summers” and “Saviers Road” make up a trio of traditional rap songs reminiscent of hip-hop music from the early ’90s, particularly Dr. Dre, who is actually featured later in the album. These tracks put more emphasis on percussive rather than melodic instruments and strictly showcase Anderson .Paak’s rapping ability. These three songs are almost entirely devoid of his singing voice, but he makes up for this by including top-notch verses with clever rhymes and toe-tapping rhythms. Anderson .Paak goes back to his roots with “Smile/Petty,” which sounds much like the songs on his previous album, “Malibu.” His slow tempo and conversational rapping, mixed with his unique singing voice in the chorus and toward the end of the song, are what his fans became familiar with on his other studio albums. This track is a nice callback to the artist’s earlier music and will certainly please fans who expected something similar to “Malibu.” The second half of the album is a breath of fresh air and provides listeners with upbeat tempos, fantastic instrumentals and a combination of Anderson .Paak’s sweet singing voice and surprisingly exceptional rap
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skills. While he receives some help from hip-hop moguls like Dr. Dre (“Mansa Musa”), Pusha T (“Brother’s Keeper”), Snoop Dogg (“Anywhere”), J. Cole (“Trippy”) and Q-Tip (“Cheers”), he refrains from being overshadowed and proves in this half of the album that he can compete with highly praised rap artists. Hard-hitting and strong tracks like “Mansa Musa,” “Cheers” and “Sweet Chick” that beg to be played at full volume in a car with all windows down are mixed in with slower melodic tracks like “Brother’s Keeper” and “Trippy,” which can be listened to in any setting. The album ends with “Left To Right,” a fun track that parodies line dance songs like “Cupid Shuffle” and “Cotton Eye Joe.” After a flurry of excellent songs that can be listened to over and over again, it seems fitting, but somewhat underwhelming, to conclude the album with a more trivial song that pokes fun at other genres. Anderson .Paak’s experimentation with different genres of music is inherently visible in “Oxnard.” The album includes a variety of musical styles and can be enjoyed by fans with different tastes in music. At the same time, the artist maintains his unique sound, increases his musical range and finds his footing in the world of hip-hop.
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Students should be wary of how much coffee they consume Caffeine can have serious effects on their sleep patterns
anongluckruttana/shutterstock Drinking coffee can actually make students more tired, as it can prevent them from sleeping at night.
Sophia LoBiondo Contributing Columnist
I started drinking coffee in my senior year of high school. When it’s past midnight and you still need to read 20 pages of your Advanced Placement biology textbook and don’t quite understand exactly how DNA replicates for your test tomorrow, you might need a little help. Coffee became my only way of getting through those late nights. The problem is, I wouldn’t be able to sleep
because of the caffeine, and was left staring at the wall stressing about the fact that I wasn’t sleeping. I would drive myself crazy just thinking about it. I would think, “If I fall asleep now, I can get five hours. OK, if I fall asleep now, I can get four and a half.” The next morning, I would wake up a sleep-deprived zombie, make some more coffee and go through my day in a bit of a haze. It’s only gotten worse in college, which is why college students should be aware of how coffee affects their body, especially in regard to their ability to sleep. Coffee contains caffeine, which is a stimulant. This type of drug quickens the rate at
which messages are sent from the brain to the rest of the body. As a result, people tend to feel more alert after drinking coffee. Coffee doesn’t just wake you up, though, and the numerous negative side effects of this beverage may make you want to second-guess how much and when you are consuming it. While side effects may be different for each individual based on their tolerance to caffeine, weight and just how much coffee they’re drinking, drinking coffee generally causes similar side effects that can negatively impact your health. Also, after drinking coffee, people may suffer from dizziness,
headaches and nervousness. While coffee makes people feel more alert, these negative side effects can actually make it harder for someone to focus, which is essential when it’s late at night and you have a ton of work to do. Even more concerning is the impact of caffeine on sleep. People who drink coffee on a regular basis can actually be preventing their bodies from being able to sleep at night. Those who claim that they are dependent on drinking coffee tend to have difficulty functioning during the day, their overall quality of sleep is poorer and they experience an increased number of sleep
disturbances at night. It must also be taken into account that when someone drinks coffee also plays a role in their ability to sleep properly. Drinking coffee up to six hours before going to bed can disrupt sleep and make it harder to function the next day. Every hour of sleep is highly valued by students, and those who are dependent on caffeine may actually be preventing their body from functioning properly, resulting in less sleep and a cycle of caffeine dependency. If you need an energy boost but don’t want to drink coffee, there are alternatives that have similar effects to drinking coffee while avoiding the negative side
effects of caffeine. Eating an apple is a great substitute for coffee. Apples contain natural sugar and vitamins that are gradually released into the body, which will wake you up without making you feel anxious and jittery. Eating a healthy snack, such as Greek yogurt or some vegetables, will generally help boost your energy. You can also try taking a power nap. Regardless of whether you decide to find a substitute for caffeine, keep in mind that coffee may be impacting your ability to sleep and function properly. — Sophia LoBiondo undeclared freshman.
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Sexual assault occurs whether or not alcohol is involved Preventative education must acknowledge this Theodora Catrina Contributing Columnist
Approximately one in five college women and one in 16 college men will be a victim of sexual assault. About 37 percent of female rape victims in the United States were first raped between the ages of 18 to 24, or during their college years. These statistics are horrific and disheartening, and are representative of a systemic issue that plagues America’s universities. What is even more difficult to consider is that these statistics may not be representative of the actual occurrence of sexual assault on
campus, as assault is notoriously underreported. In an effort to mitigate these existing issues, universities across the country have implemented different programs, primarily targeted toward incoming freshmen, to educate future students on the prevention of sexual assault. When I attended my freshman orientation, I vaguely recall sitting in a room learning about the importance of bystander intervention and participating in a hypothetical scenario between “Karen” and “Jared,” which involved red, yellow and green lights. What I have since realized regarding my experience at orientation is that there was minimal discussion about sexual assault outside of the context of drinking. Similarly, I have begun to realize
that the boards and posters in dorm hallways that include fast facts about the importance of consent primarily focus on consent while intoxicated. This is understandable, as at least 50 percent of reported sexual assaults involve alcohol. However, it is obligatory to discuss sexual violence and consent even if the perpetrator and victim are sober. In educating students and faculty about consent on college campuses, we must not reduce the incidence of sexual assault to something that happens while intoxicated, or to consider it as a byproduct of drinking culture in college. Perhaps only second to drinking, the hookup culture in college is aggressively new, unfamiliar to most and extremely prevalent. Through
apps like Tinder and its recent add-on called Tinder University, developed solely for college students, hookup culture is constantly kept alive and well. When freshmen arrive at college, it is important that those orientation activities take into account the effect of these apps and the existing culture associated with college life. When hookup culture is prevalent, there are often expectations that are associated with engaging in it, whether that means expecting sex when meeting up with a Tinder match, or something more nefarious. These expectations can have toxic results, and education is often the best form of early prevention. It is necessary to distinguish between the cultures of casual
sex and drinking (although they do often intertwine) as they do not exclude students who choose to participate in one but not the other. Furthermore, it perpetuates a stereotype of hookup culture as dependent on alcohol, which, despite being partially true, can lead to inefficient discourse regarding consent. Similarly, programs on the Binghamton University campus should also educate incoming students on interrelationship violence and assault and teach about warning signs of abusive relationships, or where to find the necessary resources for help in such situations. Ultimately, programs found on college campuses that aim to educate students about consent before they get to college are
absolutely imperative, but is important that these programs and what they are teaching do not confound alcohol and sexual assault. Despite the alarming frequency at which these two are found together, it is necessary to remember that drinking does not cause rape; rapists cause rape. Similarly, teaching about sexual violence solely in the context of intoxication diminishes the reality of sober victims, which could potentially lead to underreporting or develop an atmosphere of denial in the case of assault in relationships. Sexual assault, regardless of the circumstances, must not be ignored. — Theodora Catrina is a sophomore majoring in mathematics.
Should the US create a G3 alliance with Russia and China? A partnership could lead to greater global cooperation Mendel Litzman Contributing Columnist
The G-8, or Group of Eight, a meeting of eight leaders from the most prominent nations, wasn’t strategically valuable for Russia, as it didn’t incentivize or highlight a special status for Russia. Creating a G-3, Group of Three, composed of Russia, China and the United States, the world’s three preeminent powers, would be far more precious and would highlight their special relationship. A group
of three member countries is sustainable long term — the United States could incentivize Russia to cooperate with the gradual cessation of sanctions, Russian behavior would become more predictable as it will want to maintain the current state of amicable relations in a G-3 coalition and China is likely to trust the United States in a G-3 with Russia included. The United States could be balanced by those two countries in order to foster amicable relations and build trust between three countries that have had historically precarious relationships. In 1998, Russia was added to the G-7, or Group
of Seven, creating the G-8. The G-20, or Group of 20, was created in 2008 as a response to the global financial crisis, and it catered to stagnating globalism after the Arab Awakening failed, accreting toward the worst refugee crisis since the ending of World War II. Left unchecked, the Trump administration rescinded the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia in order to be able to counteract the accumulation of arms by China. The United States also revivified sanctions on Iran and withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement. In addition, the United States’ ostensible containment policy
toward China will automatically fail because China trades with the entire world, and thus is the epitome of globalized economic integration. Since Russia “annexed,” or invaded, Crimea in 2014, the United States has had overtly belligerent and precarious relations with Russia. The United States needs to acknowledge that we live in a multilateral world and that the Cold War ethos of unilateralism is over. Previous diplomatic action between the United States and other countries has been successful. In the 1990s, the Bush administration pursued successful multilateral coalitions
that solved the invasion of Kuwait with Operation Desert Storm. Multilateral action through the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, helped end the conflict in the former Yugoslav Republic. As it stands, the G-20 is unsustainable; nothing is accomplished and it suffers the endemic fate of inertia, like Congress — there are too many actors to accomplish anything. It is an annual premier social event where member countries ostentatiously pat themselves on the back for accomplishing nothing. When it was created, realistic and effective foreign
policy was not as imperative as it now is. It is the United States’ responsibility to assume the creation of a G-3 with Russia and China. Wilsonian idealism is extinct in the age of globalization. The United States is supposed to be emblematic of leadership and hope, not of fear and isolationism. We must engage the world, not retreat. Sorry, President Donald Trump, hyperpowers structure alliances in the age of multilateralism to solve world crises — they don’t get to abate from the world. — Mendel Litzman is a junior majoring in political science.
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Monday, November 26, 2018
Men’s basketball defeats Sacred Heart for second victory Bearcats record 11 blocks in strong defensive effort Yaakov Spivack
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This Saturday, the Binghamton men’s basketball team took on Sacred Heart University at home. An exciting, tightly contested showdown, the Bearcats (2-4) defeated their opponent by a margin of just five points, claiming victory, 78-73. BU’s offensive effort was led by freshman guard Sam Sessoms, who scored 19 points, while senior forward Caleb Stewart anchored Binghamton’s defense with four rejections. “I’m a confident guy,” Sessoms said. “So, when I play with high energy and a lot of intensity, it gets me going. As the point guard of the team … I set the tone. So, if they see me coming out on the defensive end or the offensive end amped up, it gets the team going. So especially this week … in practice, I’ve been trying to pick up my intensity, [because] like [head coach Tommy Dempsey]’s been telling me, everything starts with me, like every single thing. So, I’ve been trying to get at it today, [and] it paid off.” The Bearcats began the night by going on a 10-0 run, featuring two successive baskets in the paint from Stewart. These points were followed by two three-point shots, the first from graduate student guard J.C. Show and the next from junior guard Richard Caldwell, Jr. Sacred Heart (2-4) earned its first two points of the game courtesy of a shooting foul called on Caldwell, Jr. Eager to stay in the game, the Pioneers rallied offensively to finish the first half with a one-point lead, up 33-32. The second half began with two missed three-point chances from both teams. Catching a defensive rebound, Show found Sessoms in the paint to give BU a one-point advantage. Seconds later, Sacred Heart responded with a basket of
its own as redshirt junior forward Jare’l Spellman slammed the ball through the net on the opposite end of the court via an assist from freshman guard Cameron Parker. On the Bearcats’ end, Show quickly drained a three-point ball to give BU a two-point cushion. Another dunk from Spellman, courtesy of freshman guard Aaron Clarke, tied the game at 37-37. An additional inside basket from Sessoms again gave Binghamton an edge. The teams continued to battle, and while the score was close at times, this lead was the one that BU maintained for the remainder of the game. “I just thought we played a really good second half as far as being a unit,” Dempsey said. “We played really, really hard, we got to the offensive glass and kept some things alive going down the stretch, kinda spread around [Sessoms] sometimes, put the ball in his hands, and he got us some shots and got himself to the free-throw line. So, I just thought we had a good mix there in the second half of who we needed to be, and that’s something we can build from.” The Bearcats entered Saturday’s game ranked fourth in the nation in blocks, averaging seven blocked shots per game. On Saturday, the team finished with 11 blocked shots from five different players. “I think it just speaks to our effort — our defensive positioning’s really been good,” Dempsey said. “Those guys are protecting the basket in the middle of that zone, and we’re staying on our feet, we’re being disciplined and when they leave their feet, we leave our feet. Some of our guys have good timing and a good knack for it. So we just have multiple guys that have good timing and good instincts, and I think we have got a lot of guys that are playing hard.” Up next for BU is a game on the road at Army on Wednesday, Nov. 28. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. from the Christl Arena in West Point, New York.
sidney slon staff photographer Senior forward Caleb Stewart anchored BU’s defense with seven defensive rebounds, seven points and four rejections in its win over Sacred Heart this weekend.
Binghamton outduels Black Knights Ramil, Carmody each tally double-double in victory
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After losing to Lehigh in a game that featured a lack of ball movement and scoring outside of senior forward Rebecca Carmody, the Binghamton women’s basketball team dished out 12 assists and had five players score at least eight points in a win over the Army Black Knights on Sunday. Without junior guard Kai Moon, who exited the team’s previous game with an injury, the Bearcats (4-3) neutralized the Black Knights’ season-leader in scoring, senior forward Madison Hovren, and used a second-half surge to defeat Army, 60-47. “This was a real gritty win,” said BU head coach Bethann Shapiro Ord. “These young ladies from West Point are training for battle, training for war, and they’re not a team that’s gonna [give up] lightly. I know their record doesn’t show it, but that’s a tough team.” The game’s first half featured both teams struggling to put up points. Offensively, Binghamton failed to score efficiently from anywhere on the court, shooting only 28.1 percent from the field and 25 percent from three in the first two periods. Defensively, BU forced Army (1-4) out of its comfort zone when running its offense. Hovren was held scoreless in the opening half, largely due to tenacious defense from sophomore forward Kaylee Wasco. The half featured single-digit scoring outputs from Army in the first quarter and Binghamton in the second; the Bearcats entered halftime trailing, 24-22. “I’m gonna give a lot of credit to Wasco,” Carmody said. “She had a role to play today, which was to
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kojo senoo pipe dream photographer Sophomore forward Olivia Ramil recorded a double-double during Sunday’s victory over Army, earning 12 points and 10 rebounds.
stop [Hovren]. Without [Hovren] in the game, they don’t really do much, which is easier for us. She was big today and she helped us a lot defensively.” Binghamton got its offense humming while maintaining an intense defensive effort in the second half. The Bearcats were able to limit the Black Knights to only one shot per possession frequently, having multiple players crash the defensive glass. BU outrebounded Army by 10 in the second half, enabling the Bearcats to focus more on its offense, shooting far more efficiently as a result. Binghamton shot 51.9 percent from the field and 44.4 percent from behind the arc in the second half, exemplifying its improved offensive production.
Shapiro Ord appeared to believe that the Bearcats’ rebounding efforts were key to helping the team pull away late. “[Rebounding] is something we talk about all the time,” Shapiro Ord said. “We want to give only one-and-dones for them and then we want extra opportunities, so they really had that mindset and did a great job.” Carmody and sophomore forward Olivia Ramil each contributed a double-double for BU. Ramil’s presence was felt all over the court, also chipping in four assists, two blocks and a steal. Junior guard Carly Boland also scored in double digits for BU to go along with seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks. While her defensive performance
does not entirely show up in the box score, Wasco held Hovren to only four points on one-for-five shooting from the field. “Giving everyone an opportunity to score gives everyone confidence,” Carmody said. “I know [our] last game against Lehigh we struggled to put the ball in the basket … [getting easy shots] builds momentum, and getting assists is nice. I’d rather get an assist than score a bucket.” Binghamton is currently 2-1 in its four-game homestand. The Bearcats will look to end this stretch with a winning record when it plays Fairleigh Dickinson this Friday, Nov. 30. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. from the Events Center in Vestal, New York.
Hot off a two-year contract extension, BU head coach Tommy Dempsey inked two high school forwards to National Letters of Intent (NLI) last week. Incoming freshmen George Tinsley and Jamil Riggins, both of whom are Pennsylvania natives, are set to suit up for the Bearcats next year. “We have signed two players in George [Tinsley] and Jamil [Riggins] during the early signing period that I expect to have big careers in a Binghamton uniform,” Dempsey said per bubearcats. com. “Both come from great high school and Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) programs and both have experienced a tremendous amount of winning so far in their young careers. This gives us a great start to this recruiting class.” Riggins, a two-star
6-foot-6-inch forward out of Philadelphia, averaged 15.3 points for the 31-2 Imhotep Panthers last year. Alongside seniors Dahmir Bishop and Donta Scott, who recently signed NLIs with Xavier and Maryland, respectively, Riggins helped secure Imhotep’s second consecutive state title while the team finished the season No. 1 in Pennsylvania and No. 21 in the USA Today national high school rankings. Tinsley, who currently attends graduate student guard J.C. Show’s alma mater, Abington Heights in Clarks Summit, was a first team all-state selection after he averaged 18 points in his junior year. He already has 1,000 points entering his final season at Abington, 29 of which he registered in a 67-55 victory in the 2018 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association 5A State Championship.