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College and the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, touted his insider experience as the current chief assistant district attorney of Broome County. “I took my first job back in 1989 at the Bronx County District Attorney’s office because I wanted to work in the most
With just two weeks to go before the start of its 2019-20 season, the Binghamton men’s basketball team received surprising news on Monday. Redshirt freshman guard Michael Besselink left the program to pursue a professional basketball career, the athletics department confirmed on Tuesday. “Mike informed the coaching staff and the team on Monday that he decided to return home to Finland to pursue an opportunity to play professional basketball,” said Binghamton head coach Tommy Dempsey. Besselink was in his second year with the program. He redshirted his freshman season while recovering from an injury suffered in preseason training. He was expected to step into a starting role on the team in 2019-20. And he became the
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District attorney candidates Paul Battisti, Debra Gelson and Michael Korchak debate at SUNY Broome Community College on Wednesday night.
With just 13 days until the election for the Broome County District Attorney seat, SUNY Broome Community College (BCC) held a formal debate between district attorney candidates Paul Battisti, Debra Gelson and Michael Korchak at the Angelo Zuccolo Little Theatre in the Student Center on Wednesday night. At the debate, each candidate discussed their ideas and visions for
improving the legislative framework of Broome County Family Court, and their thoughts on how to decrease the amount of crime that occurs within Broome County. The November election contains three candidates: Battisti for the Republican party, Korchak for the Libertarian party and Gelson for the Democratic party. The debate was made possible through the
collaborative efforts of SUNY Broome, the League of Women Voters of Broome and Tioga Counties, the Binghamton University Center for Civic Engagement, the Andrew Goodman Foundation’s Vote Everywhere at BU and WSKG Public Media. For many BU and BCC students, the debate was their first encounter with the candidates. Korchak, a graduate of Holy Cross
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Landlords voice opposition to proposed plans at public hearing Richard Jannaccio
Binghamton community members and Binghamton University students gathered at the Binghamton City Court on Monday morning for the first court appearance of four protestors who were arrested at last week’s Columbus Day Parade protest. On Columbus Day, about 20 people linked arms to create a human chain on
Court Street with the goal of stopping the parade for ten minutes — a minute for each of the 10 inmate deaths that have taken place at the Broome County Jail since 2011. After four protesters were arrested at the parade for disorderly conduct, Progressive Leaders Of Tomorrow (PLOT), the organizers of the protest, created a Facebook event titled, “Pack the Court for Binghamton Protesters,” which called for citizens to attend the arraignment. New York state law holds that disorderly conduct is a violation, not a crime, that can carry a sentence of up to 15 days in county jail and a fine
of up to $250. At the Binghamton City Court, students, members of PLOT and community members crowded the courtroom to witness all four protesters plead not guilty to the violation. They were subsequently released and are due back in court on Nov. 4. Since the protest, community members and students have taken strong stances on both sides. Only a few hours after the Columbus Day Protest, Binghamton Mayor Richard David held a press conference to say the protesters did not coordinate their actions with the local police or city officials, which made the protesters’
behaviors “radical and reckless.” “If they were on the side holding up banners or signs … it’s a public event,” David said. “But you don’t have the right to all of a sudden interfere with the function and administration of the parade.” BU College Republicans wrote an open letter to PLOT condemning their protest at the parade. According to John Restuccia, president of College Republicans and a junior majoring in political science, it was the protesters’ disregard for the community that
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The Binghamton City Council voted to go back to the drawing board on Wednesday night instead of continuing with a proposed zoning plan that would have heavily impacted off-campus student housing in residential areas of the city. About 45 people attended the public hearing on Wednesday, including landlords who rent to students and homeowners. Most spoke in opposition to the changes, which included a measure that would ban new construction or conversions that would result in a single-family house having more than four bedrooms. The law would create a new classification, “congregate living,” which would allow some houses in certain residential areas to have up to 10 bedrooms, but to take advantage of the code, landlords would need to get special permits and deal with increased requirements for large, multi-bedroom homes. One of the landlords who spoke, Mark Liscia, of Binghamton, owns property on the West Side that would be affected by the zoning proposal. Liscia came armed with a large zoning map mounted on oak tag, bringing along his attorney, Russell Maines. Maines said the city is trying
DICK’s CEO, Binghamton native speaks Downtown Ed Stack discusses new book, assault-rifle removal decision Richard Jannaccio contributing writer
Binghamton native Ed Stack was back in town this week to promote his new book and give a keynote speech at the Holiday Inn in Downtown Binghamton, continuing his advocacy for the need for improved gun control. Stack, chair and chief executive officer of DICK’S Sporting Goods, grew his $8.6 billion nationwide retail business from two mom-andpop stores in Binghamton in 1948. Recently, Stack has been featured in the news after he ordered the destruction of $5 million worth of assault-style, semiautomatic rifles. Stack’s presentation was held during a Binghamton University Forum event on Tuesday, exactly two weeks after the release of his book, “It’s How We Play the Game: Build A Business. Take A Stand. Make A Difference.” Stack autographed book sales in the hotel lobby and met attendees after his speech. The event was sold out and drew approximately
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Deposit man sentenced to 10 years in prison for Johnson City stabbing After a conviction on two charges of first-degree assault in May, Tyler DeCamp, 26, of Deposit, New York, will face a sentence of 10 years in prison, according to Channel 12 News. DeCamp was one of five Deposit men charged with attempted murder for stabbings that occurred outside a Johnson City McDonald’s in December 2018. The attack left two male
victims with multiple wounds. According to the Broome County DA’s Office, the three other men involved in the crime, Jay Moore, 33, Travis Dise, 24 and Christopher Nugent, 31, are still awaiting trial after pleading not guilty. Police arrest Johnson City man on reports of burglary in progress After receiving reports of a crime in progress, officers from the Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested a
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The following accounts were provided by Investigator Mark Silverio of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. Not a fan THURSDAY, Oct. 17, 12:00 p.m. — Officers responded to the Off Campus Community Transportation (OCCT) office after receiving a call from a 28-year-old male, who reported a 19-year-old female suspect was tearing down paid Birthright International advertisements from the bus partition. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the director of OCCT, who confirmed that the suspect has torn down the advertisements on several occasions. Based on video footage and student ID scans on the buses, the OCCT office had already identified the suspect. OCCT turned over all video footage to the officers and chose to press charges against the suspect. The video sent to UPD confirmed the same suspect tore the Birthright International advertisements down on several occasions. Officers made contact with the suspect on the morning of Oct. 21 and brought her into the UPD office, where she was issued an appearance ticket for Vestal Town Court. Take the advice SATURDAY, Oct. 19, 11:30 a.m. — Officers responded to a fraud complaint made by a 38-year-old Binghamton University faculty member. On Oct. 17, the victim received an email from someone he believed to be the chair of his department requesting him to purchase five $100 iTunes gift cards. The suspect wrote that the cards were a birthday gift for his best friend’s son, and that the professor would be reimbursed. The professor agreed, went to a nearby Target and purchased $500 worth of gift cards. The Target clerk warned the professor he was probably being scammed if someone was asking for gift cards. He ignored the advice,
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purchased the gift cards and sent them electronically to the suspect. Later that day, he received another email asking for 10 $100 iTunes gift cards for the same reason. He went back to Target and purchased more gift cards, now costing $1,000, despite being told again that he was probably being scammed. He again sent them electronically to the suspect. On Saturday, he was sent another email asking for another 10 iTunes gift cards, at which point he realized he was being scammed. He reported the incident to Binghamton’s FBI office and came in to UPD to file a complaint. The scam emails were sent from a Gmail account, and Apple declined to release information about how the cards were used. The case remains under investigation. Urination amnesia SUNDAY, Oct. 20, 2:47 a.m. — Officers responded to the Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center (C4) after receiving a call from a 52-year-old Sodexo employee that a 17-year-old male suspect was observed urinating in the dining area. Staff approached the suspect and asked him for an ID, but he said he did not have any on him. The suspect then took off running through C4 toward Dickinson Community. Officers got a description of the young man and reviewed camera footage from the area. They were able to identify the suspect, who ran to Seneca Hall of College-in-the-Woods. The following day, officers made contact with the suspect. When asked about the incident, the suspect said he did not remember the event because he was highly intoxicated the previous night. Officers informed him that he had urinated in the C4 dining area, and it was observed by dining hall employees and seen on camera. The suspect was cooperative and apologized for his behavior. He was issued an appearance ticket for Vestal Town Court.
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prompted the student group to release the letter. “The overall outrage we felt was due to the fact that individuals were disturbing the peace during a community event that was not a political event and had nothing to do with the prison,” Restuccia wrote in an email. “This was mostly high school bands, children and families coming together to celebrate Italian American heritage as well as the overall community.” However, Brian McQuaid, a junior majoring in anthropology, said the protesters’ actions were successful because they brought awareness to their claims of misconduct in the Broome County Jail system. “There was an extreme amount of coverage and it got people to talk about these issues,” McQuaid said. “More people know that this is an issue and know what’s going on. People need to think about this every day and realize that this could happen to anybody and we need to be consciously aware of that at all times.” Sham-Al-Din Yasin Harper, 27, of Binghamton, was one of the four people arrested at the Columbus Day Parade protest. After the court session, Harper was joined by a few others for a rally outside of Binghamton City Hall. During the rally, Harper said two of his friends died when they
were in the jail system. “For people to come out in front of the community, try to isolate people, try to shut people down who are fighting and defending their community, fuck that,” Harper said. “We’re not going to be silenced. You tried to silence us and we will not be silenced.” In the College Republicans’ open letter, members wrote they support the First Amendment’s right to freedom of speech. However, they argued the parade was neither the time nor place to protest. “Without question, all Americans should be able to express themselves without fear of persecution,” the letter states. “But that is not the same as intimidation and fear-mongering masquerading as free speech.” The group also wrote they were open to discussion about the situation with anyone who wished to approach them. According to Restuccia, there has yet to be a response. McQuaid said the charges should be dropped. “They were expressing their right to protest and they’re expressing real grievances that haven’t been expressed in any other way,” McQuaid said. “You can just write to the mayor or the sheriff, but the conditions inside the jail haven’t been changed in over a decade. There needs to be escalation.”
District attorney candidates debate 13 days before election debate from page 1 challenging environment that I could find,” Korchak said. “I’ve been a prosecutor for 21 years, 30 years as an attorney. I’ve been chief assistant for the last four years and have been supervising the violent crimes drill. This is the type of experience you need to be district attorney. You need to be a trial attorney. You can’t just handle cases, plead cases out in court. You have to be prepared. The job is to protect the community, evaluate cases, but most of all to get justice for victims and that’s what I’ve been doing for 21 years.” Battisti focused his opening statement on how crucial it is to improve the lives of Broome County citizens for the next
generation, and noted he is the only candidate who was born and raised in Broome County. “Since a very young age, I’ve always given back to the community,” Battisti said. “I set out numerous boards throughout the community, and then I became an attorney, and after becoming an attorney, I began a very successful law practice here in Broome County. That practice [brought] me throughout the state of New York. I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t work.” Battisti opened up on the current state of communities in Broome County, asserting he will aim to do what he was taught by his parents: to give back. “I see the community that [my children] are currently
living in,” Battisti said. “You can’t open up the paper in the morning and listen to the radio without hearing about gunshots, robberies [and] we’re losing the opioid epidemic battle. Things must change. I’m committed to being that change agent. I’m committed to doing everything I can do, implementing a team approach, to always do what I was always taught by my parents — give back to the community and make it better for the next generation.” After Battisti claimed the Republican nomination in July over Korchak by 173 votes, Korchak decided to relaunch a new campaign under the Libertarian Party. “I will continue to run my campaign based on experience,”
Korchak said. “My belief is that the voters in Broome County are very smart. They will do their research, they will do their homework, they will look up the candidates and make an informed decision in November.” Gelson, who has worked in criminal law for 35 years, as a prosecutor for 15 years and as a judge for 10 years, said her experience in children and women’s rights law and understanding of the need for collaborative services in the community makes her the most qualified to be Broome County’s newest district attorney. “I became an attorney growing up from upstate New York because I wanted to protect children, and I went on to do so,” Gelson said. “I became
a prosecutor in New Jersey, working my way up and handling some of the most serious and violent criminals that you could imagine. I am proud to have taken part in creating the first Sex Crimes/Child Abuse Unit in the state, and one of the first in the nation.” Gelson also said she aims to combat the drug addiction crisis through her experience creating assistance programming for drug-addicted mothers. “What I learned from that experience is that there is hope, but we need to have collaborative services,” Gelson said. “I am the only candidate that sits up here that has the understanding to be able to implement the change that we need, for we have individuals who need
help who are no longer going to be incarcerated because the legislator has already recognized that mass incarceration does not work.” Gelson recently called on Republican candidate Battisti to pull a campaign commercial she claimed was filled with false information about her. The ad asserted that Gelson had handled only a small number of criminal cases since she moved to Binghamton in 2017 to work at the local office of Tully Rinckey, PLLC. Gelson rejected this assertion and said she has been assigned to over 50 cases of serious felony criminal matters since she had started her new position in Binghamton. General elections will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Stack recounts conversation with Parkland families stack from page 1 400 people, according to Ryan Yarosh, senior director of media and public relations at BU. The Binghamton University Forum is a membership organization whose mission is to bring together and inspire cooperation among the University, businesses and community leaders National news headlines featured Stack in the aftermath of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
in Parkland, Florida in 2018, which claimed 17 lives. Stack said the tragedy was a turning point during which he realized that he had a responsibility to do something. Shortly after the shooting, he announced his company would destroy its inventory of assault-style rifles and no longer sell firearms to anyone under age 21. Stack said about two weeks after he made the announcement, he and his wife were invited to meet with the victims’ families in
Parkland. “You want to talk about the day you’ll never forget,” Stack said. “Listening to those parents talk about their kids and what happened to them.” Stack shared some of the dialogue he had with the victims’ parents, which included asking them for advice. “I remember one woman who said to me, ‘It’s been a month since my son was killed. I go into his room every night, and I sit on his bed, and I talk to him,’” Stack
said. “What they went through, no parent should ever have to go through that. So when we were leaving, I asked the parents, ‘What would you like me to do? And they said, ‘We would like you to keep the conversation going.’” Stack said he took the advice to heart, and partially wrote his book to keep that commitment. “That was a big watershed moment, and I need to make sure that we keep this conversation going, which is one of the reasons that I wrote the book,” Stack
Planning Commission vows to work on zoning proposal with public input zoning from page 1 to regulate behavior that is counterintuitive to the purpose of zoning with its new proposal, and argued the city’s approach to using zoning for this purpose is a relic of the past. “In the 21st century, we know that the better solution is to make the owner responsible,” Maines said. “If there’s a problem, give the owner an incentive to fix it.” He also noted that the proposed changes would place restrictions on unrelated individuals, such as students, living together in specific areas of the city. Under Binghamton’s current zoning classifications, the zoning plan would allow congregate living
units in areas east of Oak Street, but on several other streets popular with student renters, including Murray Street, Chapin Street and Chestnut Street, the construction or conversion of houses with more than four to five bedrooms would be banned. Maines said this is possibly a violation of the equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution, and attempts to do so in New York state have been struck down by the New York State Court of Appeals. Matt Welch, a resident of the West Side for 40 years and a landlord with student tenants, echoed Maines. “You can’t legislate behavior,” Welch said. “You can control
it with rules, but you can’t legislate it with zoning.” In drafts of the zoning changes, members of the City Planning Department wrote the updates aimed to prevent “adverse impacts to parking, open space and neighborhood character” in residential areas of the city. But Mike Dean, a Binghamton landlord who rents to students, said the vast majority of students are well-behaved and responsible neighbors who work to enrich their communities, rather than destroy neighborhoods. He said the students who call him want an affordable place to live close to Downtown Binghamton and should not be discriminated
against. “These kids don’t make bad neighbors,” Dean said. “We accommodate kids who can’t afford to live on campus or pay $800 a month for rent.” Starting on Monday, council members will discuss developing a process to move forward with a new zoning plan that would allow public input. Lack of such input was among the criticisms raised against the previous plan. The City Planning Commission’s next meeting is scheduled for Nov. 18, at which time council members said they hope to present an alternative to the zoning plan. Sasha Hupka contributed reporting to this article.
said. “I talk about how you build a business, to be in a position to make these kinds of differences.” Stack started at the very beginning of his story, recounting when his grandmother first encouraged his father to start the business he dreamed about. His father, Dick Stack, opened shop with a donation of $300 from Stack’s grandmother’s cookie jar, Stack recalled in his speech. In 1984, when Stack took over running
the company, it consisted of only two stores, both in Binghamton. Today, the company has grown to approximately 858 outlets nationwide. All proceeds from sales of Stack’s book go to the DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, which promotes youth sports activities and supports “leagues, teams, athletes and outdoor enthusiasts” nationwide, according to the foundation’s website.
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An officer with Binghamton’s New York State University Police Department wears a pink ribbon pin on his uniform for a Breast Cancer Awareness Month fundraiser.
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Binghamton’s New York State University Police (UPD) is trying something new, taking part in a month-long New York State Police Department fundraising initiative for Breast Cancer Awareness
Month. UPD has joined several other SUNY police departments to participate in the pink pin fundraiser this year. Officers on campus will be wearing and accepting donations for pins with the pink breast cancer ribbon for the rest of October, which is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The original plan, according to Investigator Mark Silverio, was for officers to sew pink ribbon
patches on their uniforms to raise awareness. The department later saw the opportunity for a fundraiser instead. “The pins were originally meant to be pink patches sewn into our uniforms, but the chief of the UPD thought it would be a more engaging idea to wear pink pins and sell them on campus,” Silverio said. UPD is asking for a minimum $5 donation to receive a ribbon to benefit Broome County’s
official chapter of the American Cancer Association. Silverio said the donors have been few, but generous. “I went around the Admissions [Center] and sold a handful, but would like to see more being sold to students on campus,” Silverio said. Amanda Pelkey, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, said she has not seen the sale of pink ribbon pins
around campus, but likes the idea of donating for one. “It’d be great if they had a booth set up, or posters letting us know where to go to get a ribbon,” Pelkey said. “I’d definitely be interested in getting one.” Silverio said UPD initially planned to do more outreach to the student body, but a delay in ordering the ribbons caused officers to not receive them until mid-October. Ifeoma Ezeilo,
a junior majoring in Africana studies, was also not aware the fundraiser was happening, but said she would contribute if she saw UPD officers selling pins. “Putting $5 toward breast cancer research really adds up when everyone contributes,” Ezeilo said. Silverio said UPD plans on continuing the fundraiser next year and pursuing a larger donation pool.
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EDITORIAL: PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR ART IS It’s pleasant to hear that the University has finally decided to invest in non-STEM fields, but the success of a new school dedicated to fine arts is entirely contingent on how the administration chooses to plan its financial future.
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In this year’s State of the University address, Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger announced a number of forthcoming changes to BU’s academics, most notably rebranding the Decker School of Nursing as the Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Later in the speech, however, Stenger seemingly went off-script and suggested the possibility of doing something similar for BU’s fine arts programs — creating a new school. Many have expressed a desire for greater investment in non-STEM programs at BU, including recent Nobel Laureate M. Stanley Whittingham, a distinguished professor of chemistry and materials science and engineering, who called for Stenger to provide language departments with more support. Students have also voiced
their frustration at the lack of resources available to them, with innumerable fine arts classes unable to foot the financial burden of materials and software, things that are typically covered at other universities’ programs. Time and time again, the fine arts have faced the cutting block because they’re often the lowest priority for funding, and the struggle to provide sufficient spaces and adequate resources for fine arts students to do their work is exemplary of how detrimental it can be to their success. Binghamton University first began as a liberal arts institution and only recently transitioned into a research-based academic campus. Nevertheless, it still maintains a reputation for its strength in select areas of study, such as its cinema department, which is known for producing
several successful experimental filmmakers. If other fine arts departments could reach similar acclaim, its effects could go beyond benefiting the University alone. The hundreds of thousands of dollars that get funneled into STEM projects on campus are great for supporting the academics and finances of the University, but they don’t often contribute to improving relations with the community like arts programs can. With many local artists in the Binghamton area, a stronger fine arts program could assist in bridging the towngown divide, a goal that’s made only limited progress through other avenues. Knowing this, it’s pleasant to hear that the University has finally decided to invest in the Fine Arts Building by renovating it to adapt to student needs. One can only hope this
results in a renovation unlike that currently underway in the University Union basement, which in many respects appears to be a shiny penny to show off to visiting families and prospective students. The University’s actions seem to indicate otherwise, however, based on their history of shunting fine arts as they make major investment in the sciences. Just last fall, BU’s department of art and design decided to temporarily suspend the graphic design minor, effective at the start of this semester, to compensate for their limited resources. How, then, could Stenger confidently imply that there will be a sudden change in the allocation of resources when the fine arts at BU hardly has enough staff to maintain the programs it has now? Stenger answered this question by asserting that
bringing a master plan for a new fine arts school to the SUNY system would be enough to get “the money to flow.” But this belief illustrates a naivety that the University can rely on the state to pay out — something that has been proven woefully incorrect in the past year. Since last fall, BU has faced a number of financial challenges after the state refused to pay for faculty raises stipulated during negotiations between United University Professions (UUP) and the SUNY system. In his speech last week, Stenger admitted that “we’re not out of the woods yet” with the monetary shortage that spurred a monthslong hiring freeze. The lesson the University should have learned from this is that BU cannot rely on the state to provide enough funding to execute its grandiose plans. Instead, Stenger and the University should seek to
procure funding with as little aid as possible, lest they fall into an even deeper monetary hole in the coming years. BU has faced financial hardship, so it’s not surprising that some programs would meet the axe. What’s troubling is Stenger’s casual proposition of providing greater support to the fine arts. The potential benefits offered by a school dedicated to the fine arts are enough to consider making the jump, but its success is entirely contingent on how the administration chooses to plan its financial future — and given the University’s past actions, we’re skeptical that we’ll see it manifest anytime soon, if at all. Bolstering BU’s fine arts departments by giving them their own school is a great idea, one that would cater to a great many students — but it should be more than just a pipe dream.
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Letter to the Editor: In response to Stella Huang’s Oct. 10 column Kaitlyn Liu Contributing Columnist
The response to the recent federal ruling that Harvard does not discriminate against Asian Americans in their admissions process has been extremely polarizing in what was already an intense debate about the merits of affirmative action policies. In reading Stella Huang’s guest column on this lawsuit, I am compelled to disagree with the foundation of her article. To start, the initial question posed by Huang — whether Asian Americans are a racial minority — was concerning. This question is not a complex one and it is not a question when considering how Asian Americans have been treated. I argue that Huang could have addressed this question with a simple yes or no answer while still making her claim. The simple answer is yes: Asian Americans are and have always been a racial minority. Additionally, I do not believe that the term “Asian American” is a complicated one. It is an ethnic label, and just because this label comprises many people from many countries does not mean that the label becomes
complicated to understand or respect. I most strongly disagree with Huang’s claim that the term Asian American is better suited for “a time in history when Americans of Asian descent needed to band together under an umbrella term that washed away individual differences” rather than what she calls the “modern American.” By saying this, I assume that the historical period Huang references is one in which she presumes racism toward Asians was somehow worse. This plays into the myth that racism is not as bad as many claim it to be, given the ability of Asian Americans to heroically and admirably overcome racial obstacles. Huang’s article highlights the wealth and intelligence of Asian Americans, specifically Chinese Americans. She calls this idolized trope of the ability to supposedly overcome racial discrimination a “pivotal leap from minority to majority,” yet this transition is impossible in the world we live in, where the majority will always, without fail, be Caucasian. It is merely an idea implanted by those who employ the “model minority” myth, which relies on the statistical economic success of Asian Americans compared to whites to undermine the existence of institutional racism.
Research actually implies that the notorious social mobility of Asian Americans is only a result of a declining labor discrimination against them as compared to other racial minorities following World War II. As legal discrimination became more difficult, it became harder for companies to pay less based on prejudice rather than productivity, with Army General Classification Test scores from the 1940s suggesting near-equal intelligence levels among Asian and white populations while scores from black Americans fell behind. The popularization of this trope makes what Huang calls the “pivotal leap” seem easily acquirable and admirable when it is not. Therefore, to imply that Asian Americans no longer need this label is to ignore the fact that institutional discrimination has remained just as restrictive, even if it is perhaps less observable. Furthermore, Huang’s brief concession to the discrimination Asian Americans still face regarding poverty in New York City deserves much more attention than it was given. Many arguments against racism cite the higher-average income for Asian Americans than whites, but 2017 Census data shows that the poverty rate for Asian Americans is actually 1.5 percent higher than non-Hispanic
whites. It’s extremely important to note these poverty rates as they exemplify the unmoving discriminatory practices society participates in, whether it’s done consciously or not. In fact, Asian job applicants with names typically associated with whiteness were found to receive a 7 percent higher callback rate than those with names that could be easily associated with Asian ethnicities. While it is unlikely that these employers consciously turned down applicants because of their names, it is a clear demonstration of how racism is a systemic practice, even though many believe it is no more than the conscious decision to sabotage racial minorities. In supporting affirmative action, despite being Chinese American, I do not feel as if I am betraying other Asian Americans by supporting a policy that is becoming infamous for its socalled “Asian tax.” While raceblind admissions processes are admirable at first glance, there are multiple studies that suggest the popularized idea that color blindness combats racism is actually quite harmful to racial minorities. For example, sociologist Ruth Frankenberg defines what we know to be color blindness as color evasion, arguing it is simply another method of “rejecting the idea
of white racial superiority.” Furthermore, the popular claim that Asians would make up the majority of prestigious college campuses most often fails to acknowledge the lack of ethnic representation among this majority. For example, the University of California, Berkeley, which does not regard race in their admissions process, has an overwhelming 40 percent of Asian Americans enrolled. However, Chinese Americans and South Asian Americans make up 69 percent of that Asian American student population. In this sense, how fair can raceblind admissions be if they only benefit specific Asian ethnicities? I, of course, recognize how affirmative action can obviously hurt the enrollment opportunities for Asian Americans, just how I recognize how they can obviously hurt enrollment opportunities for white applicants. However, I believe there is a way to acknowledge our intersectional privilege as a minority, and that is by supporting affirmative action policies without disregarding the label of Asian American. Stereotypes of Asian Americans, although undoubtedly hurtful, are not nearly as derogatory as those of other minorities. While it is not ideal to have to place minorities on a spectrum based on the amount of racism they
endure, I find it impossible to ignore intersectionality at a time when the odds of a young black man being killed by the police are higher than the odds of winning scratch-off lottery games, and when one in three members of the Latino community report job and housing discrimination. In writing this column, I hope to make clear that my opinions on affirmative action do not stem from confusion or miscommunication, as the NPR interview Huang referenced may suggest. I acknowledge the sacrificial aspect of affirmative action and choose to support it despite these consequences, knowing that Asian Americans who face the “Asian tax” are still very likely to get into multiple reputable schools, which other minorities struggle much more to accomplish. The idea of most colleges being Asian American is obviously appealing to me at the surface level. I have never been in an educational setting in which I feel I am equally represented, let alone the 74 percent majority Huang referenced in regard to Stuyvesant High School. Still, as awakening an experience with a majority-Asian university may be, I would not prefer it if it meant even further diminishment of other racial demographics. Kaitlyn Liu is a sophomore majoring in English.
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Review: Slaughterland park brings frights and delights Pipe Dream walks through Binghamton’s new haunt Adam Fallis
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Halloween is just around the corner, and if you’re craving a good scare, Binghamton’s newly opened Slaughterland Screampark has you covered. Located at 666 Barrier Road, the “100 acres of terror” hosts four major attractions, each with its own theme, characters and aesthetics, diversifying and enriching the haunting experience. I visited the park last weekend and was already in the mood when entering the area. Thick, white fog was blasted by nearby props while I ventured through the pitchblack forest. A pathway leads up to a large common area featuring a massive central campfire, merchandise shops, snack booths, breweries, music and lively, unholy performances of the dead that involved juggling with fire and impressive Hula-Hoop tricks. The partial owner and instigator of Slaughterhouse, Todd Fedyshyn of Johnson City, has been learning and tuning his craft for 11 years and said he decided to create something special for the community.
“I worked hard and educated myself on every aspect I could of running and building a haunted house,” he said. “I have now been a pro haunter and make my living each year working all year long to prepare for about a six-week period of entertaining our guests through the Halloween season.” Each attraction has its own distinct flair. “Dark Magic” is an extensive, terrifying wooden house filled with twists and turns. Here, you’ll encounter elaborately dressed sorcerers, butchers and animalistic deities that jump from the shadows. Perfectly timed animatronics operated by pulleys from the sides will petrify you as you scurry along with your friends. “Wendigo Woods” is a mostly outdoor attraction that utilizes the sheer darkness of the night and eeriness of the still forest to its advantage. Since it’s dark and the attraction is in the woods, there is an extra element of fear because you feel like you are being watched and you naturally anticipate every bush and tree you pass by, hoping that someone isn’t there. You will be surprised by a series of characters that are still and look like props, but begin to approach you from behind or pounce when you get near them. “Frightmares 3D” is a dynamic visual experience where you get
to wear 3D glasses and admire fluorescent graffiti artwork as you navigate your way out of the building. There are frequent jump scares and pop-up animatronics in the maze-like rooms. The way the artwork pops collectively is almost surreal. Have a fear of clowns? You are in for a real treat. “Fallen Fairgrounds” is a circus-themed attraction with clowns galore. Circling around the colorful circus tent, you will be immersed in an environment full of ambushing clowns and freaky props that spring up when you least expect it. If you manage to survive the four major attractions, cool down at the common area, as there are plenty of fun activities going around. Fedyshyn said there is a lot of time and effort behind setting up the haunted house experience that guests aren’t usually aware of. “We like to refer to the park as a city of its own,” he said. “Behind the scenes, we have road and infrastructure that allows us to build and make everything appear spooky to the customers. We have to treat this like a business and look at all aspects in development, as it is not as easy as just jumping out and saying ‘Boo.’ Actor training is key, as well as designing scenes that can bring their characters to life. Every
year things get enhanced, rebuilt or changed.” Co-owner Bob Kuzel of Johnson City has plans for the future and will be seeking to improve and build upon the successes of this inaugural season, aiming to drive a stake through the hearts and
souls of the community for many frightening seasons to come. “Over the next year, we are going to double the size of what’s here today,” Kuzel said. “It’s an enormous amount of work to prepare, take down and store the attraction, but it’s a labor of love
and we will make it even bigger and better.” Slaughterland Screampark is open on Oct. 25, 26 and 27 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the ticket booth near the entrance of the park.
ariel kachuro photo editor Slaughterland Screampark includes four terrifying attractions filled with ghosts, ghouls and monsters.
BUJA to return with Ghost House walk-through event This year’s theme aims to spotlight Japanese culture Matt Baker
contributing writer
As Halloween approaches, it’s time to get into the spooky spirit, and the Binghamton University Japanese Association (BUJA) an on-campus event to help. This Saturday, BUJA is bringing back its annual Ghost House in the University Union’s Mandela Room. The event is usually held in University Union 120, but the bigger venue will allow for a larger production that will include many more
decorations made by club members. With the change in location, Corinna Ronen, president of BUJA and a senior majoring in biology, is betting on drawing a larger audience. “Typically, since our previous Ghost Houses were held in [University Union] 120, there was not a lot of foot traffic going through that area, limiting it to our general body members and other individuals who heard about it or saw our flyers,” Ronen said. “However, in the Mandela Room, we hope that many more people stopping through the Union will be interested and want to not only participate, but want to attend future events that
we plan to conduct.” In past years, Ghost House, a horror-themed obstacle course, has been one of BUJA’s most successful events. Each edition of the event has a theme, with previous Ghost Houses being titled “High School” and “Hospital.” Ronen said this year, the club is planning to take a different approach, focusing more on the history and culture of Japan. “People going through the Ghost House will be given an omamori (lucky charm) that they must carry throughout the house and drop off at the end of their journey before exiting,” Ronen said. “This year’s Ghost
House will also introduce various ghosts from different periods of time in Japan.” The event aims to celebrate the Halloween weekend of the United States while showcasing an element of Japanese horror. Visiting ghost houses is a popular pastime in Japan, with many events taking place during the summer months. “Ghost House is a literal translation of the Japanese phrase ‘obakeyashiki,’” Ronen said. “Obakeyashiki are commonly found throughout Japan in all different amusement parks and sometimes even in regular malls and shopping centers. In schools in Japan, every year they hold a
school festival in which one of the biggest attractions of that event is the obakeyashiki.” Ghost House will be held at 7
p.m. on Oct. 26 in the Mandela Room. Admission is $2 for students with their ID card and $3 for the general public.
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Local artists to host pop-up craft sale this weekend Businesses bring one-ofa-kind pieces to West Side Joseph Hili
contributing writer
This Sunday, local artisans will be selling their one-of-akind designs at a pop-up shop in Binghamton’s West Side. Items available for sale include handmade jewelry, tote bags, costumes, clothing and paintings. This is the second year that Binghamton residents Addie Ingalls-Deacon and Candace Phelan have decided to organize a pop-up shop in anticipation of the holiday gift-giving season. While they both run their shops primarily online, Ingalls-Deacon said they thought hosting a special one-day event would give
them the unique opportunity to meet some of their customers. “My friend Candace came up with the idea last year,” she said. “I think it’s kind of a trend in a variety of industries right now. It’s a nice way to hold a sale. It’s also a fairly low-overhead event and we can do them whenever it’s convenient for us.” Ingalls-Deacon’s shop, Eclectic Art by Addie, sells jewelry, bags, wall art and more. Lately, the artist has been exploring ways she can give new life to things that people might normally discard. “I’ve been experimenting with making reusable gift bags and gift tags from fabric and dog food bags,” Ingalls-Deacon said. “It’s a way to use scraps of fabric from leftover projects combined with materials that would normally go in the garbage.”
Phelan, of Dancing Candace Designs, and her daughter, Carrie Sue Davies, of Crzy Sqrl, specialize in fabric work, designing costumes and clothing. They typically work on commissioned projects, and Phelan said each one is unique. “I sit with a person and they show me a photo of what they want,” Phelan said. “Then I take measurements and order the materials. Upon the client’s approval, I begin building the costume. I just completed a custom-built ‘Purple Rain’ coat similar to the one Prince wore. For materials, I used a satinlike fabric and pewter buttons. I also recently built an Evil-Lyn costume out of foam and athletic stretch fabrics.” Phelan will have some of her personally designed clothing and
costumes at Sunday’s event. As Ingalls-Deacon explained on recent posts on her store’s Facebook page, craft-making plays multiple roles in her life. It’s her outlet for creative expression, and the activity also sets aside time for meditation and self-reflection, allowing her to slow down the fast rhythms of modern life and focus on what’s immediately present. While Ingalls-Deacon said she finds the work rewarding in its own right, the products have helped turn her hobby into a small business. “I enjoy creating things and I make more than I can use or give away as gifts, so it’s natural to try to sell the things I create,” she said. “It’s a way to get my creations into the hands of people who will love them, while being compensated for my time and
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Binghamton left with two unused scholarships in 2019 basketball from page 1 sixth player to leave the team this year, putting the Binghamton program in an uncertain position. Besselink did not respond to Pipe Dream’s request for comment on his departure. Prior to his decision, Albert Odero, Calvin Poulina, Tyler Stewart, Carter Stewart and Thomas Bruce all departed the Binghamton program with eligibility remaining for a variety of reasons. Bruce, a three-year starter and two-time America East AllDefensive Team honoree, was sidelined prior to his senior season because of a concussion, ultimately redshirting the year with the intention of returning to the court in 2019-20. However, at the beginning of the fall semester of this year, Bruce was still not cleared to play, and the decision was made for him to not return to the team for the 2019-20 season. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules stipulate that an athlete’s eligibility expires five consecutive years after their first game appearance, so Bruce is currently applying for a sixthyear waiver with the goal of rejoining the Bearcats for the 2020-21 season, his final one at Binghamton. In hopes that Bruce would be able to return this season, a scholarship was kept available for him, which will not be utilized. Combined with Besselink’s departure, two of Binghamton’s 13 scholarships will remain unused for the 201920 season. In January, guard Odero left
provided by bu athletics Albert Odero, top left, Calvin Poulina, Tyler Stewart, Carter Stewart, Thomas Bruce and Michael Besselink have all departed Binghamton with eligibility remaining this offseason.
the team midway through his sophomore season in pursuit of more playing time, transferring to Division II school Arkansas Tech. Following the 201819 season, forward Poulina also departed after one season in Binghamton because of concerns about playing time, transferring to a junior college in Florida. Guard Tyler Stewart transferred after Binghamton’s medical staff was unable to clear him to play because of concussion problems that plagued his sophomore season. Despite the reservations of the Binghamton medical team, St. Francis (PA) cleared him to play. Guard Carter Stewart, a walkon, also did not return the team after his freshman season. The six departures, along with the death of rising sophomore forward Calistus Anyichie in a drowning accident last July, have resulted in a completely overhauled Binghamton roster heading into the upcoming season. Aside from sophomore guard Sam Sessoms, the reigning AE Rookie of the Year, the Bearcats return just two players from last season’s team that reached the AE semifinals — senior guard Richard Caldwell, Jr. and sophomore guard Leo Gallagher. When the team takes the court in its Nov. 5 opener against Cornell, several new faces will be playing significant minutes alongside Sessoms. Freshman forward George Tinsley, sophomore center Yarden Willis and senior forward Pierre Sarr, among others, are expected to step into prominent roles for the Bearcats this season.
BU tennis teams compete at ITA Northeast Regionals Pawlowicz, Lourenco win three matches each Marco Zembo-Palzer contributing writer
Last weekend, the Binghamton men’s tennis team competed at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Northeast Regional Championships. The Bearcats attempted to follow up on their performance in last year’s event and stay competitive with some of the best teams in the region. In the end, two Bearcats, freshman Michael Pawlowicz and senior Tiago Lourenco, advanced to the round-of-64 in the singles bracket. Binghamton head coach Nick Zieziula seemed impressed with what he saw throughout the tournament from Pawlowicz, who had three wins and one
loss over the weekend. His performance was highlighted by a three-set battle where he edged out Princeton’s sophomore Justin Barki. “Mike’s work ethic has always impressed me,” Zieziula said. “Every coach of his that I’ve ever talked to has always mentioned this … He played some good players in [the International Tennis Federation Junior Finals] in Canada, but this weekend’s competition was the toughest he has ever faced and he excelled.” The other player to make it past the qualifying round in singles, Lourenco, also finished with three wins and one loss. According to Zieziula, he has tangibly improved his game since the end of last season. “Tiago has always been able to hit the ball well, but what I liked most about him so far this
year has been his ability to make tactical adjustments in a game where he is behind,” Zieziula said. “Look at one of his wins this weekend — he dropped a close set, then came back and dominated the next two. If he maintains this composure throughout the season, he’ll be hard to beat.” On the doubles side, the Bearcats did not fare as well. The pair of Lourenco and freshman Dan Pergel fell in the qualifying rounds. The team of Pawlowicz and senior Kushaan Nath were placed in the main bracket right off the bat, but they too fell in their first matchup in doubles play. Although the regular season doesn’t start until next semester, Zieziula stressed the importance of finishing off the preseason tournaments in the best form possible.
“Although fall tournaments tend to focus more on individual improvement and assessment, we want to put up good results to keep confidence high so we stay locked in for the remainder of the semester,” Zieziula said. “Duals are a lot more preparation, as you are only playing one or two games in any given day, compared to playing two or three times more than that in a tournament weekend.” The Bearcats have just two tournaments remaining before the semester’s end — the Cleveland State Invitational and the Mid-American (MAC) Indoor Championship. Prior to the indoor conference championships, the Cleveland State Invitational will take place from Friday, Nov. 1 to Sunday, Nov. 3 at the Medical Mutual Tennis Pavilion in Cleveland, Ohio.
sidney slon assistant photo editor Senior Tiago Lourenco won three singles matchups in Binghamton’s appearance at the ITA Northeast Regional last weekend.
Eisenberg sisters compete for Binghamton Aidan Higgins
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Senior Samara Eisenberg and junior Michelle Eisenberg represented the Binghamton women’s tennis team, competing in the ITA Northeast Regional at Army West Point over the weekend. The twin sisters competed in doubles matches together, and Samara Eisenberg competed in singles matches in the main draw. Samara Eisenberg came strong out of the gate in singles play, beating Providence freshman Julia Migliorini 6-4, 4-6, 6-1. She eventually fell to Rutgers sophomore Sydney Jones 6-0, 6-1. Nonetheless, Binghamton head coach Libby McGovern seemed impressed with her performance. She was able to accomplish a feat that a Binghamton women’s tennis player hasn’t been able to do for a long period of time. “We have not won a round in the singles tournament since 2011,” McGovern said. “To come
away with having one round is a huge accomplishment.” The Eisenbergs competed in doubles against junior Gabriella Akopyan and sophomore Nikoleta Antoniou-Karademitrou of Buffalo, losing 8-5. Despite the loss, McGovern was satisfied with the Eisenbergs’ performance. According to McGovern, they showed signs of progression in doubles play, which they will look to capitalize upon in their upcoming matches. “Both of them together actually did some of the things we’ve been working on and talking about in practice,” McGovern said. “They did it really well in their match against Buffalo. It’s really nice to see that as we make strides toward where we want to be as the season progresses. We’re getting more comfortable doing some things on the doubles court that we haven’t been able to do in the past.” The Bearcats continue their season this upcoming weekend. They are scheduled to compete at the Akron Invitational from Friday, Oct. 25 to Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Medical Mutual Tennis Pavilion in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Men’s soccer concedes late goal, earns draw at Bucknell
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Redshirt sophomore midfielder Lucas Arzan scored the Bearcats’ lone goal in a 1-1 draw against Bucknell.
Brkovic sees penalty shot saved in even result Spencer Lubell
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After conceding a late goal with minutes remaining in regulation time, the Binghamton men’s soccer team tied against the Bucknell Bison 1-1 on Tuesday night. The Bearcats (4-7-2, 1-3-0 America East) were unable to win backto-back games, as they gave up their 1-0 lead in the 88th minute when Bucknell sophomore forward Patrick O’Hara tied up the game off of a corner kick. This sent the game to overtime, which resulted in a draw. The Bearcats’ lone goal came in the 22nd minute when
redshirt sophomore midfielder Lucas Arzan netted his first goal of the season off a giveand-go from freshman forward Matthew Cozetti. The Bearcats dominated the first half of the game, firing nine shots to Bucknell’s three, but Bucknell (5-5-4, 2-2-2 Patriot League) pressured Binghamton in the second half, putting up eight shots to BU’s three. The two teams continued to have chances in the two overtime sessions. In the 108th minute, freshman midfielder Ethan Homler took a shot that went off the crossbar. “I thought we played both halves well,” said Binghamton head coach Paul Marco. “I mean, we missed a penalty and conceded the tying goal with two minutes left on a
corner that we should have just cleared. If anything, we are disappointed that didn’t get a result tonight, not that we didn’t play particularly well in the second half. We played really well in both halves.” Binghamton came into the game with only freshmen and sophomores in the starting lineup. Multiple upperclassmen were resting for Saturday’s game against UMBC. “We had a long game on Saturday, so we didn’t play [junior midfielder] Noah [Luescher] today,” Marco said. “[Graduate student defender Stephen] McKenna didn’t even make the trip, and [junior defender Chris] Stamper didn’t even make the trip. So two other guys that are normally in our team didn’t play tonight.”
While Binghamton was under pressure from the start of the second half onward, the team prevented the Bison from getting a lot of shots on net. Out of the 14 shots that BU faced, only three were on net. The Bearcats tallied five shots on net, and Marco credited his young defenders for this success. “Look, we placed some new faces back there,” Marco said. “[Freshman] Devin [Heanue], a [defender], played. [Redshirt freshman] Carter [Beaulieu], a [defender], played. [Freshman defender Michael Bush] Bushy played. And then [defender Ryan] Pyszka is a [redshirt] sophomore. So that was our starting group. And then we bring [defender] Aidan [Sullivan] in who’s a sophomore. So the
back line was freshmen and sophomores the entire game. We competed very well. I thought the two guys in front of them, [midfielder] Parker McKnight, a [redshirt] freshman, and Lucas Arzan, a [redshirt] sophomore, were outstanding.” Binghamton had multiple chances to score the go-ahead goal. With four minutes to go in the second half, senior forward Haris Brkovic took a penalty shot, which Bucknell senior goalkeeper Emmett Witmer saved. “I don’t know, with four to five minutes left in the game, we get a penalty the game should be put on the shelf two-nil, and we don’t,” Marco said. “Then basically we go down within two minutes get a corner and [they] score off a corner. You know,
disappointing from that aspect.” With only four games left in the season, Marco is looking for his seniors on the team to battle through the next few weeks. However, with younger team members stepping up, Marco seems comfortable with the future of the program. “This is a really good quality group,” Marco said. “You know we have Haris and McKenna that are our two seniors. We have a lot to still play for them, but the future is extremely bright and if we keep pushing and getting better every day, then it’s only going to get brighter for us.” Binghamton will return to conference play against UMBC on Saturday, Oct. 26 at home. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at the Bearcat Sports Complex in Vestal, New York.
College football week eight: winners and losers Justin Zion Sports Editor
Week eight of the college football season is in the books, and while some teams look primed and ready for potential playoff competition, others are on more shaky ground. Here’s how it all went down: Winner: Florida It may not seem like it on paper, but No. 9 Florida had a tough matchup this past week. The Gators were just coming off a disappointing defeat to LSU and their hot offense. Their opponent, who they were facing on the road, was South Carolina, still on their high from beating Georgia in week seven. The weather was gray and rainy, the field wet and sloppy. And, above all, the Gators had
not yet had their bye week, and were playing their eighth straight game to start the season. All of the signs pointed to a potential trap game, but Florida did not let that happen. South Carolina was in it for most of the game, even taking a slim lead into the fourth quarter, but the Gators (7-1, 4-1 Southeastern Conference) soon put their foot down, and won the game by double digits. Truly good teams show you what they’re made of not only in the big games, but in how they respond to tough losses. Florida responded well, proving that they deserve to be in the playoff hunt. Loser: Texas While Florida passed the test of truly good teams mentioned above, No. 15 Texas certainly did not. Unlike the Gators, the Longhorns had it easy in week eight. Florida had to travel to face a spirited Gamecocks squad. Texas faced Kansas, the
worst team in the Big 12, in the comfortable environment of their home stadium. But while Florida ended its game with measured composure and dominance, the Longhorns ended theirs in frantic desperation. Kansas scored 48 points in Austin, and it took a lastsecond field goal from sophomore kicker Cameron Dicker for Texas to escape with a victory. I know that defense doesn’t exist in the Big 12, but giving up 48 points to Kansas (2-5, 0-4 Big 12) at home is very troubling. Texas (5-2, 3-1 Big 12) is clearly miles behind No. 5 Oklahoma in the Big 12, and no longer are the Longhorns even the second-best team in the conference, as Baylor is ranked 14th in the AP Top 25 Poll. I’d be worried about this program if I were a Longhorn fan. Winner: The Pac-12 That’s right, I actually have good news for the Pac12 this week! It seems that the
conference’s playoff aspirations are not dead after all, even if they are on life support. It looked like No. 11 Oregon’s playoff hopes were going to be dashed by Washington, but the Ducks (6-1, 4-0 Pac-12) staged a comeback to keep their hopes alive, and likely the Pac-12’s with them. In the Pac-12 South, No. 13 Utah downed No. 17 Arizona State at home to keep them at one loss as well. Both teams need a ton of help to leapfrog the teams that stand between them and the top four, but should both teams win the remainder of their regular season games, which is entirely possible, then this year’s Pac-12 Football Championship Game will be very interesting indeed. Loser: Boise State The carousel of top Group of Five teams continued to turn this past week. At the beginning of the season, UCF led that pack, but two losses have since knocked
the Knights out of the AP Top 25 entirely. This put Boise State in the driver’s seat for a coveted spot in a New Year’s Six bowl, but now the Broncos, too, have slipped down the totem pole after losing to BYU in Provo. Both teams started backup quarterbacks, but BYU’s Baylor Romney (distantly related to Mitt, apparently) outplayed Boise State’s Chase Cord to give the Cougars (3-4, 0-0) the narrow win over the Broncos (6-1, 3-0 Mountain West). That caused the Broncos to slip eight spots down in the rankings. Now, it’s anyone’s guess who the topranked Group of Five champion will be. The highest-ranked team from the Group of Five at the moment is No. 16 SMU, but No. 18 Cincinnati, No. 21 Appalachian State and the Broncos themselves are all still in the mix. We’ll just have to wait and see how it all unfolds in the remaining weeks.
Honorable Mention: Illegal Camouflage There were quite a few zany occurrences in college football this week, including a “Sooner Schooner” mishap and a sixovertime game between North Carolina and Virginia Tech, but this week’s honorable mention will go to a Washington Huskies player who took the meaning of home-field advantage quite literally. On Washington’s first kickoff reception of the game, senior wide receiver Chico McClatcher hid from sight by laying down in the end zone. His purple jersey blended in with the purple hue of the end zone, and thus he went unseen. After the Oregon players were well downfield, McClatcher stood up, received a lateral from the return man and took the ball to midfield. He was promptly flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct. Nice try, Chico.