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Health experts talk legalization of pot in New York Professors, professionals discuss the possibilities and risks of medicinal marijuana

director of the Broome County Health Department, the law would make marijuana highly regulated, and only accessible to those licensed to dispense it.

Judy Quaranta, Binghamton University professor of medical health, said that although scientists are able to extract the ingredients from marijuana that have medicinal value and leave out the THC, which John Babich/Contributing Photographer is the psychoactive ingredient, Claudia Edwards, the Director of the Broome County Health Department, speaks about the logistics of the legalization of medical marijuana. The Center for there is not enough research yet to Community Engagement hosted the panel as an installation of their “Community Issues Forums,” on Wednesday in Lecture Hall 7. legalize it. rewards of legalizing medical the Decker School of Nursing would be regulated and the possible “We need research centers to Pelle Waldron marijuana in New York state. and the Broome County Health consequences of legalization. look at this,” Quaranta said. “We Contributing Writer Wednesday evening’s event, Department.

They answered Speakers discussed the base our knowledge on what people an installation of Center for Civic questions from moderator Allison Compassionate Care Act that, if have told us, but we need controlled Professors and health Engagement’s (CCE) “Community Alden, director of the CCE, and passed, would legalize medical studies.” professionals gave students the Issues Forums,” was held in Lecture students ranging from what it will marijuana in New York. According A concern with the legalization blunt truth about the risks and Hall 7 and featured speakers from take to legalize marijuana, to how it to Claudia Edwards, public health of marijuana is the effects it may

have on the developing brain. Lina Begdache, a professor in the Decker School of Nursing, explained how marijuana increases dopamine levels in our brains. This can have negative affects on how the brain develops in young men and women below the age of 25.

“As if you’re overwhelming your brain with high voltage, your brain is not made to accept or tolerate high voltage,” Begdache said. “So it has to rewire itself in a way to accept that high voltage by changing how brain cells work.”

According to Alden, the idea behind Wednesday’s event and other CCE forums, which have discussed topics ranging from

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Students walk to fitness Women talk lives in politics "Steps to B-Healthy" promotes physical activity Emilie Leroy

Pipe Dream News Students at Binghamton University are no strangers to trekking across campus every day to get to class. But now, those steps can translate into prizes.

Through the “Steps to B-Healthy” program, participants can track their steps using a smartphone app or pedometer, and register with the University through the American Heart Association online activity tracker.

Once users start logging steps,

they become eligible for monthly contests. If walkers reach a minimum amount of steps they can be entered in a raffle to win a prize.

Walkers that accumulate 300,000 steps during the month of May will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift certificate from Campus Recreation.

“It builds a little camaraderie and a little competition,” said Cindy Cowden, the chair of the B-Healthy steering committee and the associate director of facilities and internal operations at the East Gym. “We wanted to keep things fresh.”

The program kicked off on April 2, National Walking Day. Since the start of the program, 87 walkers have registered and have logged an average of 34,000 steps per person, totaling 2,962,794 steps.

Hannah Sachs, a senior majoring in human development who has logged 25,000 steps, also praised the program as a way for students to gauge how much physical activity they’re engaging in each day.

“I think that students should get into the walking program to see Franz Lino/ Photo Editor

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CIW offers reusable to-go boxes Containers set to cut student waste, expenses Brendan Zarkower Contributing Writer

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A CIW resident uses the new, recyclable to-go box instead of the usual disposable option. The initial release date of April 22, Earth Day, was meant to showcase Sodexo’s commitment to the environment

Sodexo and the Student Culinary Council (SCC) have implemented the “Choose to Reuse Container Program” to bring reusable takeout containers to dining halls.

The program, which began on April 22, Earth Day, is limited to the College-in-the-Woods dining hall. The first 250 students to sign up were given free plastic to-go boxes, similar in shape to the disposable boxes already

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Catherine Borgia speaks as one of the five invited panelists during the “Women in Politics” forum. Student government groups collaborated to put together the lecture series in Lecture Hall 10 on Thursday evening.

Describe double standards, cons of life in public eye around on Wednesday: women Voters brought local women in politics. in politics including Town College Democrats, College Supervisor Carolyn Price, Democrats and republicans Republicans, Women Student found a common cause to rally Union, and League of Women See WOMEN Page 6

Madeline Gottlieb Contributing Writer

J-Board reviews grievance VPF run-off election legitimacy challenged Rachel Bluth Editor-in-Chief

Former Vice President for Finance (VPF) candidate-elect Ethan Shepherd testified at the Student Association’s (SA) Judicial Board to reconsider the runoff election that contested his appointment.

Shepherd filed a grievance against the Planning, Research and Elections (PRE) committee.

The goal of the hearing was to determine whether PRE made the right decision in seeking a runoff election in response to a complaint from Cassandra Malatak that Shepherd had coerced her vote.

According to Malatak,

Shepherd came into their building shortly after midnight on March 28, the night that the SA E-Board elections opened. Malatak claimed that Shepherd told her to open her laptop and directed her on how to vote for each race.

Malatak reached out to the

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National University News 55 US schools face federal sex assault probes Fifty-five colleges and universities — big and small, public and private — are being investigated over their handling of sexual abuse complaints, the Education Department revealed Thursday.

The department’s release of the list is unprecedented and comes as the Obama administration seeks to shed greater light on the issue of sexual assault in higher education and how it is being handled.

Going forward, the department said, it will keep an updated list of schools facing such investigations and make it available upon request. The schools range from big public universities including Ohio State University and Arizona State University to private schools including Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania. Ivy League schools including Harvard, Princeton and Dartmouth are also on the list. About half of all states had schools under investigation.

The agency previously would confirm such Title IX investigations when asked, but students and others were often unaware of them.

Catherine E. Lhamon, the assistant secretary of education for civil rights, said in a statement that a school’s presence on the list does not mean that it has violated the law but that an investigation of complaints is underway. Some investigations were prompted by complaints directly to the federal department; others were initiated by the department following compliance reviews triggered by other factors, such as news stories. The department did not release specifics in the cases and only sparse details in many of them have emerged. Title IX prohibits gender discrimination at schools that receive federal funds. It is the same law that guarantees girls equal access to sports, but it also regulates institutions’ handling of sexual violence and increasingly is being used by victims who say their schools failed to protect them.

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A fire broke out just after 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Ellis Brothers Furniture store in Downtown Binghamton. Officials said flames within the store, which is located at 166 Water St., reached temperatures between 1,500 and 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the Press & Sun-Bulletin. Due to air quality concerns, nearby schools and businesses were evacuated Wednesday, but have since reopened. The portions of the Ellis Brothers Furniture store that were not damaged by the fire have been reopened for business.

State News Teen crews linked to 40 percent of NYC shootings There are more than 300 of them in New York — violent crews of dozens of 12- to 20-year-olds with names such as Very Crispy Gangsters, True Money Gang and Cash Bama Bullies. Police say these groups, clustered around a particular block or housing project, are responsible for about 40 percent of the city’s shootings, with most of that violence stemming from the smallest of disses on the street, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. The trend of smaller, younger crews has also been seen in Chicago and northeast cities over the last few years as police have cracked down on bigger, more traditional gangs, experts said. Investigators now focus on gathering intelligence about specific crews — understanding their activities, allegiances and feuds, which they glean through traditional street policing and trolling of social media sites, cellphone photos and even recorded jailhouse calls. Police have also stepped up arrests of the most active crew members.

32 charged as part of New York drug operations An investigation dubbed “Operation Crazy Train” has led to the dismantling of two major drug rings and charges against 32 people responsible for funneling cocaine and heroin into western New York, state officials said Thursday. The 13-month joint investigation of drug activity in Rochester and Buffalo included the seizure of nearly $1 million worth of heroin, several hundred thousand dollars’ worth of cocaine as well as cash. Those indicted include 19 people from Rochester, seven from Buffalo, two from New York City and one from Jamestown. They, along with two Massachusetts men and one from Pennsylvania, face charges in Monroe County Court of possessing and distributing drugs. The suspects were arrested after hundreds of hours of wiretaps and surveillance culminated in a series of overnight raids. Authorities say suspects brought in drugs from New York City, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Some of the seized drugs were found in an end table with a false bottom, the side-view mirrors of vehicles and a secret compartment in a backpack.

Police Watch A lighter take on campus crime

Thank You, Come Again TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 1:20 p.m.- Patrols responded to the University Union due to reports of a 24-year-old female harassing people, said Investigator Patrick Reilly of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. The suspect allegedly walked up to a group having a bake sale and demanded free food, but was told that they were not free. She then walked to another woman with a young child and kissed the child on the head and proceeded to walk to the bathroom. The suspect then began to discuss religion with another group and walked away. Officers caught up with the suspect and she told the officers that the “only blood she wanted to see was” her “monthly blood.” Then she told the officers that she was visiting a friend at a residence hall but would not say who. The suspect was told that if she tried to get into a residence hall, she would be arrested for trespassing. The suspect was not affiliated with the university. The suspect was guided to a bus and left campus.

Early Admission THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2:18 a.m.- Patrols responded to Parking Lot A because of reports of two 19-year-old male suspects who tried to get into the area which contained rides for Spring Fling, Reilly said. A witness stated that she saw the suspects trying to climb a fence that led to the area where the rides were. The officers caught up with the suspects near the University Union. The suspects smelled of alcohol and admitted to drinking earlier in the night. One suspect had

This Day in History Corrections An article published online Tuesday, titled “Binghamton China Care Club organizes ‘Amazing Race’ fundraiser across campus,” switched Raemer Lapid’s and Matthew DeCarlo’s majors. Lapid is a senior doublemajoring in chemistry and management and DeCarlo is a senior majoring in mathematics. stabilizing: 8 p.m. deadline

May 2, 1933 First published sighting of the Loch Ness Monster is reported in an Inverness, Scotland newspaper.

scrapes on his leg and stated that it was from climbing trees in the Nature Preserve. The suspects were let off with a warning.

At Least It Wasn’t Prada TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 9:01 a.m.- A 22-year-old female was a victim of grand larceny at the Downtown Center, Reilly said. The victim allegedly bought items at the Jazzmans Café and had a Coach wristlet on her wrist which contained 4 credit cards, her Driver’s License and $57 in cash. The victim originally believed that she left the wristlet on a table near the café but then remembered she put it in her backpack and brought it to her next class. She left the bag unattended for a bit in the classroom and when she got back she realized her wristlet along with its contents was missing.

Is “Stupid” A Disability?

THURSDAY, MAY 1, 9:41 a.m.- Police responded to Parking Lot T1 after a parking lot attendant who claimed they saw an altered registration on a parked car, Reilly said.

The registration was a handicapped registration whose expiration date originally said January 2014, but was changed to August 2014. Officers contacted the 19-yearold female suspect. The suspect stated she doctored the registration because she wanted a closer parking space because she was “lazy.” The suspect did not see what was wrong with what she did.

The Town of Vestal, who issued the registration, chose not to press charges. The case was referred to the Office of Student Conduct.

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BAMS week celebrates multiculturalism and diversity on campus

Events showcase Asian, African and European culture Jennifer Kim

Contributing Writer The Binghamton Association for Mixed Students (BAMS) has spent the past few days hosting the third annual BAMS week, with events aimed to highlight the importance of diversity and learning about different cultures.

The theme of this year’s BAMS week was “A World Tour” and featured games, dances and an open mic poetry slam.

“We agreed that the theme would revolve around visiting each continent and giving people a brief introduction to the nonstereotypical aspects of each,” Shantal McNeil, the president of BAMS and a senior majoring in political science, wrote in an email.

Monday’s event, “Religion in Asia,” focused on the similarities and differences of religion, language and rituals in different Asian countries.

At the end of the event, students

participated in transcendental meditation, which organizers said was a popular form of relaxation in many Asian countries.

In Tuesday’s meeting, “Cultural Conflicts in Europe,” attendees discussed the different issues that divided Europe and helped form new countries. This event focused on the conflicts in former Yugoslavia and current Ukraine.

For “Traditions in Africa” on Wednesday, students rotated between stations in the Old University Union, where each provided a history of different African traditions and rituals. Attendees then participated in activities like children’s games, a naming ceremony and a demonstration of how African women carry babies on their backs.

“BAMS SLAM,” held on Thursday night, was an open mic poetry slam where students were invited to perform music poetry with others.

On Friday, BAMS is hosting

a fiesta where students can learn traditional South American dances.

Daniel Tucker, the treasurer of BAMS and a senior majoring in actuarial science, said these events would appeal to students trying to learn about people from different regions of the world.

“The purpose of the events this week are to appreciate and spread understanding of our different, mixed cultures and have fun while doing it,” Tucker said.

Karen Walker, an intern with BAMS and a sophomore with an individualized major program studying consulting and leadership, attended “BAMS SLAM” and Monday’s “Religion in Asia.” She said that more students should attend BAMS events.

“I definitely think everyone should come to BAMS because we talk about issues that all people face, like cultural issues,” Walker said.

“But, we’re very open to everyone and we have really great discussions

and you learn a lot.”

McNeil said that BAMS week represented the goals of the club as a whole.

“As an organization we promote the importance of intercultural awareness and acceptance, through forums, events and guest speakers,” McNeil wrote. “Our mission is to introduce different aspects of different cultures to people who would not normally encounter them in their daily lives.”

We talk about issues that all people face ... we're very open to everyone — Karen Walker Individualized Major Program

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visually, how much, or how little exercise they are actually getting,” Sachs said. “Students can also use this portal as a way to make a competition out of exercise or to track exercise either for a health and wellness class or to reach a goal.”

During the kickoff, representatives at stations set up along the Brain handed out free water bottles and pedometers.

Organizers also advertised on the Campus Recreation website and are beginning to display the B-Healthy logo around campus.

According to Cowden, students who join the walking program could experience academic benefits as well as physical results such as reduced stress and fewer illnesses.

“We’re looking at research that indicates that campuses that focus on the health and wellbeing of students is directly tied to reducing academic impediments,” Cowden said.

Through the walking program, March’s “Commit to B-Fit Health Fair” and other wellness opportunities, Cowden said the B-Healthy initiative is trying to create a health and wellness culture at BU. “We want to get to the point that as soon as you’re on campus, you make the automatic recognition that this is a healthy and well, safe, academically strong institution,” Cowden said.

Cowden said that the committee hopes to register more student walkers next fall. She attributed the low number of student walkers

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to the fact that the program was implemented toward the end of the semester.

“It’s a really hard time right now for students because they’re getting ready to leave,” Cowden said. “It’ll be back up and running in the fall, we’ll try to get as many students registered as we can.”

Although there are not many student walkers yet, Rebecca Schwartz, a junior majoring in sociology, said that the walking program was a good addition to the campus.

“I think it will definitely help in terms of studying and making sure you can get yourself on a good schedule of being healthy and active and keeping yourself in shape,” Schwartz said.

The B-Healthy program is sponsored by Campus Recreation, Residential Life and Sodexo.

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Women discuss careers in politics WOMEN continued from Page 1 Chair of Vestal Republican Committee Julie Lewis, and Councilwoman Suzanne Messina to discuss the topic.

Their talk touched on the image of women in politics, as well as their drive to get involved in politics.

“Everyone thought since I’m a woman, I would be a pushover. ‘Let’s bully her, let’s threaten her, she’ll back out,’ they would all think. I learned that I was a lot tougher than I ever thought I was being in politics,” said Monica Silas, the Vice President of the Democratic Women of Broome County.

Silas also commented on the double standards that came along with her job.

“People would assume because I was a woman, if I was acting tough, principled, and engaged I was just a nasty bitch,” she said. “But when a man acts that way, he’s getting the job done.”

Statistics from the Rutgers Center for American Women and Politics presented to the crowd included that in the 113th congress, only 20% of the senate and 18% of the house positions are served by women.

Jessica Dunn, a member of the College Democrats and a freshman majoring in sociology and political science, said the event looked to spark political interest in students.

“Early in the semester, we knew we wanted to put on this kind of event,” Dunn said.

“It’s indicative from the lack of females in our club that a forum like this is important to have.”

County Legislator Catherine Borgia said there were many impacts of being in politics, like constantly living in the public eye, that could dissuade women from running.

“It seems like there are a few things that hold a woman back from politics, in my opinion,” Borgia said.

“But the biggest one is that a woman not only has to give up her own privacy, but she also has to give up a part of her family’s privacy as well.”

But although the politicians said they all faced struggles, they all agreed that students are the future, and it is vital to have them in politics.

“It’s so important to have youth in politics,” Silas said.

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Ben Fuller, a member of the College Republicans, got involved with the event due to interest in the topic.

“I think this is such an important and interesting topic to cover,” said Fuller, a freshman majoring in mathematics. “A lot of people voice their opinion on this matter which needs to be addressed.”

Emma Klainberg, an undeclared freshman, said she gained a new perspective from the event.

“I never realized how few female representation there was in the government,” she said. “It was so great to hear from women who truly break boundaries.”

Another student, Rachel Nathan, a sophomore majoring in creative writing said she appreciated hearing personal accounts from these women.

“Most of the time when you hear about the misrepresentation of women in government, it’s from a random person,” said Nathan.

“But getting to hear about how each of these women struggled at some point made it clear that this is something that should be changed.”

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if I was tough, principled and engaged, I was just a nasty bitch Monica Silas Vice President of the Democratic Women of Broome County

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Sodexo and SCC offer sustainable alternatives to disposable boxes TO-GO continued from Page 1 available. The takeout boxes are sealable and designed to be carried around without leaking.

Upon returning to the dining hall with their used containers, students can exchange the used box for a clean one. Then, according to John Enright, director of Resident Dining, the used box will be cleaned by Sodexo workers along with the other dishes from the dining hall

and put back into circulation.

“As part of Sodexo’s commitment to sustainability, when the request from the SCC came up, we were more than happy to implement the ‘Choose to Reuse Container Program,’” Enright wrote in an email. “The program will help to reduce the use of paper in the dining centers.”

The SCC is a group of students that meets with Sodexo chefs and managers on a biweekly

basis to discuss dining on campus. It worked with Sodexo to implement this program.

According to Enright, the expansion of this program to other dining halls will benefit students, Sodexo and the environment. He said that students and Sodexo will benefit fiscally, as “Choose to Reuse” will eliminate the cost of disposable to-go boxes. He also added that the money Sodexo saves will lower the fees students incur.

The reusable containers will also decrease waste created by excessive use of disposable to-go

boxes.

Freshman Angela Alexander, however, said the program had problems in practice.

“I just don’t think a college student is going to remember to take a container with them everywhere they go, especially if it takes up room in their bag they need for books,” said Alexander, a freshman double-majoring in actuarial science and economics.

Another issue raised by students since the launch of the program has been that the return station has not been staffed, so students can’t acquire

a replacement box or return their dirty one. Some students have reported that this has created an inconvenience deterred them from the program.

“I thought it was a great idea and signed up for one on the first day,” said Maryam Haque, an undeclared sophomore who lives in CIW. “But whenever I try to return it, no one’s there, and there’s no signs telling me where to put them.”

Enright responded to these claims by noting that all employees know about the program and should swap out

the boxes when asked.

“The deli attendant, (there is always one present at this station) can accept the used container and issue a new one,” he wrote. “In the event a deli attendant isn’t available, any other employee can assist with the redemption process.”

Other changes Sodexo has implemented as a result of the SCC’s suggestions include white boards for suggestions in the dining halls and alternate sizes for a variety of products at the Marketplace.

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Today marks the second day of voting for the Binghamton University Council Representative.

Polls close at midnight to determine which of the four candidates will represent the student body on the ten-person council.

The BU Council is composed of nine members appointed by the governor and one student representative who is voted into office by the student body.

The nine appointed members are chosen from people in the community; the current members include local lawyers, CEOs and retired faculty. The council met six times this year with an additional meeting planned for May 9.

The largest task of the council is the creation and approval of the Student Code of Conduct.

They also approve the naming of

buildings as well as review budget and capital improvement plans.

The one student representative reports to the council about the issues facing both the undergraduate and graduate students. According to Andrew Topal, the current BU Council student representative, one of the most important aspects of his job is having regular meetings with President Harvey Stenger to voice the concerns of him and his peers.

This year, four students are running for a seat on the council.

Andrew Henry, a transfer junior majoring in philosophy, politics and law, is running on a platform of experience. He served on the Board of Trustees at Finger Lakes Community College. He said that this experience will inform his position on the BU Council, an almost equivalent body. Though the BU Council has no authority over tenure or hiring

decisions like the board at his last school, Henry said that he believes that serving on that body will enable him to better deal with the issues he cares about most, like tuition increases. Henry is the vice speaker of Student Congress.

Sarah Glose is graduating this may with an English degree after three years at the University, but she is staying at BU for graduate school. She was a runner-up for the position in last year’s election.

Glose is a Resident Assistant, the president of Taste Buds, a BU scholar and a student assistant for the BU scholars program. She is running on the idea that as a graduate student whose peers are still undergraduates, she will be able to better represent the needs of the whole student body.

Ravi Prakriya is a junior majoring in finance and the current vice president for finance for the Student Association. He said

that his close ties with the SA will help him have a better connection with both administration and the student body. A few things in the school he said needed work were the bathrooms, Residential Life policy, access to administrators and upper-level greivancing. He also mentioned that he wanted students to have more control over how “money gets moved around.”

Louis Meringolo, junior majoring in management, is the current president of College-inthe-Woods. His platform focuses on increasing communication with off-campus students and looking into options for cheaper or more efficient parking. He also wrote in an email that he wanted to make sure that the expansion of the University under the Road Map does not compromise quality.

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the Judicial Board confirmed that these factors were not considered, and that it was difficult to get every detail into the minutes.

Shepherd noted that though he had not stood over Matalak as she voted, the unclear election rules did state that — had he done so — he would have been in the wrong. Though an email was sent out to all undergraduates that no one should fill out a ballot in the presence of someone else, that directive addressed students as voters, not as candidates.

“In the instance — and I’m not saying this is true because it’s not — but in the instance where anyone was voting for anyone else with someone standing behind them, all they had to do was close their laptop,” Shepherd said.

“All they had to do was read that email and say, ‘Hey I’m breaking constitution, I don’t want to do this.’ Essentially this grievance is incriminating Cassie herself without any implication of me.”

Matalak, who described herself as an “insecure” person, said that she did not have the confidence to stand up to Shepherd when

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he asked for her vote. She said she felt social pressure to comply with his request.

“I didn’t feel comfortable just closing my laptop and denying him … I didn’t want to start drama. I just moved into the community this past year, I didn’t know the dynamic of things,” Matalak testified.

Tashman said that all candidates were informed about the sanctity of the polling place, and since students could vote on their phones, tablets and laptops, she stressed that no candidate could interfere with another student casting his or her vote.

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At the hearing Wednesday night, Shepherd argued that PRE had made the wrong decision to hold a runoff on April 24, which his opponent Thomas Sheehan won. According to Shepherd, a junior majoring in political science, the issue at hand was threefold: that Malatak alleged false accusations that PRE could not prove; that PRE had taken irrelevant personal factors about Shepherd into account, leading to discrimination against him; and that PRE had been disorganized in making its determination.

“Before the grievance was even out in the open, she wanted to attack my character,” Shepherd said in his opening remarks.

He noted that several of the claims made in Matalak’s original complaint, like her statement that he was a macroeconomics teaching assistant, were false.

Her complaint also alleged that Shepherd had been impeached from his position as president of Hinman College’s Roosevelt Hall. Although Matalak signed a petition to impeach him, Shepherd was never impeached, but had stepped down.

“The report by someone who I have just shown to be lying four times, was taken over my statement … I can’t fathom a reason why this would be the case,” Shepherd said.

Fundamentally, the argument came down to a case of “he said/ she said.” Shepherd’s witness, Max Bartell, said he took issue with the fact that the allegation

couldn’t be verified.

“PRE has absolutely no mechanism for determining whether or not the [veracity of the] testimony given by the individual who filed this grievance could be ascertained,” said Bartell, a sophomore doublemajoring in political science and philosophy, politics and law.

Katie Tashman, a junior double-majoring in bioengineering and mathematics, pointed out that as PRE committee chair for the Student Congress, she was unable to issue subpoenas or put witnesses under oath, and was limited only to the testimony she received.

“I understand that it’s difficult, and I understand why they would second guess our ruling, but we are college students. This is Student Congress. I know that they were expecting definite proof, but there was enough evidence that we felt that a runoff had to be held to uphold a fair election — that’s our duty,” Tashman said. “If there’s any doubt, why wouldn’t people ask for fair elections?”

Another point of Shepherd’s grievance was that the PRE considered factors that Shepherd found irrelevant in its determination to hold a runoff election. He assessed that claims surrounding how much he had to drink that night and his emotional or mental state had little to do with the complaint, and their inclusion in the deliberations made the ruling biased.

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Speakers talk globalization of healthcare Global Health Conference highlights importance of culture in policy Emilie Leroy

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On Thursday night, professors, local physicians and students gathered in Old Union Hall to discuss biological, social and economic implications of rising rates of diseases at the second annual Global Health Conference at Binghamton University.

The conference, which was hosted by Universities Allied for Essential Medicines (UAEM), featured Binghamton University faculty discussing their research and experiences to create a better understanding of global health issues.

The event was organized into four, 15-minute panels discussing topics such as access to healthcare, chartitable care and healthcare in developing countries.

Dinesh Kommareddy, president of UAEM and a senior majoring in biochemistry, said that the interdisciplinary aspect of the conference was necessary.

“We wanted to address all the facets of contemporary global health issues,” Kommareddy said. “That involves addressing the disease itself, the economic, social, behavioral, business framework perspective of disease.”

Titilayo Okoror, a professor in the department of African studies, dissected previous definitions of what it means to be healthy and presented new ways to approach disease control in a time of massive globalization.

According to Okoror, previous approaches to eradicate disease focused solely on the scientific

aspect instead of the patients or did not consider cultural implications of diseases.

She stressed an equal partnership model of approaching disease control in developing countries by having health care professionals work with the communities and understand cultural differences between doctors and locals. She presented the “Three H” model when confronting disease and globalization: hunger, honesty and humility.

“You want to be hungry in wanting to know more, you want to be honest in seeking to know, and most importantly, you want to be humble in knowing not all is known,” Okoror said.

Victoria Rizzo, department chair of social work, explained that social inequalities such as poverty and discrimination contribute to an increase of longterm diseases. To combat the rising rates, she said that unequal access to health care due to social inequalities must be addressed.

“Instead what we have is a fundamental right to the resources that promote health,” Rizzo said. “These include good prenatal care, good maternal care, access to good nutrition when we’re young, and these resources can delay or prevent the onset of disease.”

Diseases do not only stem from viruses or bacterium, but also can be caused by stressful environments due to structural and social inequalities, said Elizabeth DiGangi, a professor of anthropology.

“Massive inequality leads to environmental stress,” DiGangi said. “That stress actually leads to

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Tycho McManus/ Assostant Photo Editor President Harvey Stenger opens the Global Health Conference on Thursday with a speech detailing its relevance to the University. The conference was hosted by Universities Allied for Essentials Medicines as a forum to discuss the varying implications of rising rates of diseases.

biological stress and it manifests itself in individuals.”

She added that patterns of stress were appearing in developed countries like the United States, where a small number of people hold the majority of power.

“We need to think about how gross inequity … ultimately leads to structural violence and potentially feeds all these biological problems that we see,” DiGangi said, referring to health problems like arthritis and tooth decay.

Dana Ratikan, a junior majoring in biology, said that DiGangi’s presentation on violence and its effects on health provided an interesting

perspective on healthcare.

“I think it’s very inspirational and very eye-opening to hear about how global health is a major part of society,” Ratikan said. “A lot of people are not aware of the conditions in other countries and take for granted what they have here.”

Sheena Finlayson, a senior double-majoring in bioathropology and archeology and treasurer of UAEM, said she hoped that the variety of departments represented at the conference would encourage students outside of science majors to become involved in global health.

“I hope that people realize that global health is not a biological

issue or an anthropological issue, it’s a human issue,” Finlayson said. “This is something we all need to take a part in and not just those looking into medicine.”

Some students, like Jabari Nicholls, a junior majoring in biochemistry, found personal reasons to get involved in global health.

“It’s something that we take for granted here,” Nicholls said.

“Some of my family comes from developing countries and they don’t have access to good doctors or medical care. There’s work that needs to be done.”

modified organisms to the war in Afghanistan, was to inform students about both sides of an issue so they can develop an informed opinion on the topic.

“I think no matter which way in an argument you go,” Alden said, “you just have to have the facts and the evidence to make your decision, it just shouldn’t be a gut reaction.”

Kaitlin Voellinger, a studentfaculty scholar for the CCE and a senior in the individualized major program studying Women, Society and Health Policy, helped organize Wednesday’s forum.

“We hope that students are educated enough after this event to take action in whatever ways they may see fit,” Voellinger said.

“Whether that be signing petitions, writing letters to elected officials, or simply learning more about the topic.”

Alden said that the goal of these forums was to bring people who have different perspectives together, and have an open discussion.

“The purpose of the Center for Civic Engagement is to prepare students to be active, informed citizens,” Alden said. “In order to do that they need to understand what are the greatest challenges that we’re faced with in our community.”

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Undergrounds festival features electronic music, hula hooping and student artwork Chloe Rehfield | Contributing Writer Why throw away your savings on tickets to Ultra or E-Zoo when you can get your dose of electronic dance music for free? On Thursday night, the WHRW 90.5 FM Space department hosted a music and arts festival called Spacefest in the Undergrounds Coffeehouse.

The event, which was organized by WHRW and Binghamton’s hula hooping team Hoop Troop, shook the walls of the Undergrounds as it blasted all types of electronic music from 9:30 p.m. till midnight.

The base director of the event Thomas Legnard, a senior majoring in electrical engineering, said he hoped to introduce more students to space music. “[Space] covers all types of ambient music that includes mainstream electronic dance music and more experimental music,” Legnard said.

“Really, space music is anything you can dance to made with a computer.”

Ryan Malon, a freshman majoring in

computer engineering, said he was glad to see what students were doing with the genre.

“I’m interested in what other people on campus are doing in terms of making music,” Malon said. “A lot of this type I’ve never heard of before, and it’s actually really good.”

The mini festival wasn’t limited to music and dance. There were other displays of art set up throughout the room, like intricate spray-paintings of the galaxy by Eli Portman, a senior majoring in studio art, and body paint stations.

Students could get their faces and the rest of their bodies decorated with glowing paint.

The ladies of Hoop Troop hypnotically moved to the quick beat of the music at the center of the room, silhouetted by trippy cartoons projected behind the main stage. The LED lights of their hula hoops matched the bright lights lining the walls of the Coffeehouse, and it made for a fun, party-like vibe for the students to dance to. The event also featured local DJs C&T,

Ian Miller and Jizzy Fra, who played electronic music for the students.

Daniel Kadyrov, public affairs director for WHRW and a junior majoring in mechanical engineering, wanted to emulate Binghamtronica, an electronic music and media festival Binghamton last held two years ago in the Mandela Room.

“Ultimately, Spacefest will lead something bigger. We’re throwing this free event showcasing student talent to create something like Binghamtronica for the future.”

Kadyrov said that WHRW’s Space department doesn’t limit what people can play or listen to, which will only capture more students’ attention and introduce them to the world of new, expansive electronic music.

“We organize these events because we want to bring electronic music and arts back to popularity,” Legnard said. “We love music and we want to connect more to students on campus. This is the best way we know how.”

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This summer, open your heart and not your wallet

5 ways to travel the world and volunteer over break while keeping your expenses down Odeya Pinkus | Assistant Release Editor

When the fast-paced lifestyle of Vestal Parkway loses its thrill, many students feel the need to get out and see the world.

While the will exists, some people don’t have a way. With the financial burden of college resting on almost everyone’s shoulders, it often seems as if far-away travel is out of the question. Everyone knows about birthright, but that only applies to a very specific portion of Binghamton University students, and if you aren’t eligible, then it’s useless. What people often don’t know is that low-cost travel is not impossible. Many programs will offer you a trip across the globe, or at least to somewhere else really cool, for a nominal fee. Here are just a few of the possibilities.

5. Service Civil International — This organization will send you almost anywhere in the world for a fee of $235. You can search through an elaborate list of opportunities all over the globe, ranging from working at a festival in Croatia to school construction in Kenya.

Accommodations vary by trip, and trips can range anywhere from two weeks to a year. This organization offers by far the most interesting and random opportunities, guaranteeing a rewarding experience.

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Sudan Volunteer Programme (SVP) — Since 1997, the SVP has been sending native English speakers to teach in Sudan. This U.K.-based organization will pay for everything, excluding airfare and a $100 insurance fee. SVP will arrange food and accommodations for you, and expect that you work a maximum of 30 hours a week. This program is ideal for graduating seniors who still don’t have plans for next year — the SVP is looking for at least a nine-month commitment.

3. Volunteers For Peace — Located in over 100 countries, Volunteers For Peace isn’t entirely free, but is much cheaper than the average trip. For around $500, you’ll get food and a place to stay, as well as the materials needed for projects. Trips range from two to three weeks, or one to three months, depending on how much time you want to put in. While transportation is not included, nearly everything else is, including housing and food. You could be working in agriculture, teaching, social work and archeology, among many others. You’ll be living as a group with people from all over the world, making this an opportunity to make international friendships.

1. Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) — For those interested in organic lifestyles, green living or just have an interest in farming, WWOOF is a great opportunity. The organization provides a way to find hosts all over the world. These hosts will allow you to live on their farm in exchange for only your work. You can learn new skills such as wine-making, cheesemaking, weeding and harvesting, among many others. The only costs involved are a membership (about $50 for a year) and a plane ticket. All things considering, this is a super cheap way to see something new.

4. Appalachian Trail Conservancy — For those who are more inclined to stay in the U.S., this is an opportunity to do some intense hiking — and clean up. These trips range from seven to 10 days, and in that time you’ll be doing some intense hiking as well as work like wall building and rock cutting. This is a physically demanding trip, but for anyone up for the challenge, it’s a great way to explore nature with an interesting group of people.

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Good grief! Charlie Brown goes to high school

The 'Peanuts' crew grows up and goes live in DCP's stage production of 'Dog Sees God'

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Player’s latest production, “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage An agitated young man in a yellow Blockhead.” Written by Bert V. Royal shirt hunches over a sheet of paper on (who also wrote the screenplay for the desk before him. As his pen makes “Easy A”), the play hits the fast-forward its way across the page, a voice over the button on Charles Schulz’s iconic speaker system narrates the disturbing “Peanuts” and transposes its grade letter he composes. school posse into a high school setting, So begins Dickinson Community complete with sex and drugs. The Samantha Steiner | Contributing Writer

familiar tunes of the Vince Guaraldi Trio play during scene transitions as our protagonist travels across various settings, including his backyard, the school cafeteria and even a house party.

“I look at this show as a dark comedy,” said Sydney Hewitt, the show’s director and a junior majoring in psychology. “I think it’s pretty funny,

but it also has some very serious parts.”

For copyright reasons, the characters have all been rechristened with names that are similar, but legally distinct from their original counterparts. In the place of young Charlie Brown, Royal created CB, who retains his proclivity toward the philosophical even after undergoing a major psychological shift. He’s played

by Jonah Lipton, a freshman majoring in mathematics.

“His years of being the butt of every joke has gotten to him,” Lipton said. “The one time he really needs his friends, they really fall short.”

Charlie Brown’s annoying younger sibling Sally has been renamed to CB’s Sister. She’s played by Anna Cronin, who replaced her trademark flouncy blue dress with tight pants and a black skeleton shirt.

“When she was younger she was really overdramatic. She’s still kind of like that, but she’s also trying to find a religion and struggling with her identity,” Hewitt said.

Another character that undergoes a radical transformation is Pig-Pen, reincarnated as Matt and portrayed

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“He’s a germaphobe. He’s sort of OCD and cares so much about what people think of him,” said Bivona, a freshman majoring in anthropology.

Matt’s self-consciousness is strongly tied to his status as a closet homosexual, which surfaces when he bullies Beethoven, a recreation of Schroeder, who is openly gay.

“He has anger built up from him being afraid of who he his,” Bivona said. “Beethoven is completely okay with himself. Matt is afraid of what he would become if he came out. He sort of uses Beethoven as a mirror image of what he would be.”

The play feels familiar to anyone who has attended high school and the actors use this fact to their full advantage. “Because we’re all college freshmen, sophomores, even juniors, we all remember what high school was like. That’s still fresh in our heads,” Lipton said. “And in my opinion, the play’s truer because of that.”

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Twins separated at birth and reunited in song HPC stages British cult classic musical 'Blood Brothers' accompanied by a live orchestra Rich Kersting | Release While largely unknown in America, Willy Russell’s cult classic musical “Blood Brothers” is one of the most successful musical productions in the history of London’s West End. Now, the play comes to the Hinman Production Company stage.

“Blood Brothers” is a familiar story of desperate times calling for desperate measures. The play begins in 1960s England, with a pregnant Mrs. Johnstone, played by Emma Manfredi, a freshman majoring in English, struggling to care for her seven hungry children after her husband leaves her. She begins working as a maid for a wealthy couple in a nicer part of town to make some money, but then learns that she’s about to have twins. Overwhelmed by the looming financial burden of another two children, Johnstone is convinced by her employer, Mrs. Lyons, to give up one of the twins to her.

However, Lyons asks that it be done in secret and that neither twin should know they are brothers. If the siblings find out, according to superstition, they would both die. Johnstone later regrets giving up her child, but is bound by an oath she made on the Bible.

Despite very different upbringings, the boys eventually find each other and become best friends. According to Jess Wallace, who co-directed “Blood Brothers” with Andrew Watters, the difference between social classes and nature versus nurture are the main themes of the play. The story follows this friendship through various stages of their lives, and demonstrates the strain that money and class can have on a relationship.

“Blood Brothers” is the first HPC production in five years to feature a pit orchestra. For most of the semester, the cast and band rehearsed separately, but the two coordinated the music with the performance for the last week of rehearsal.

Having the live orchestra adds a more complex level of emotion to the performance and ties the play to the time period. The live music helps some of the more subtle scenes and narrations. But while the songs are enjoyable and catchy, the voices are unaided by microphones and sometimes get overpowered by the instruments.

HPC’s set draws heavily from the 1960s

musical is how natural the English accents sounded coming from a young group of Americans. Jordan Gagnon, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering, played the role of Mickey Johnstone (the poor twin) across several stages of life, and realistically demonstrated a change of tone and language as time progressed. While he is well over six feet tall, Gagnon made a very convincing performance as the sevenyear-old Mickey, capturing the spirit of childhood and the vigor of youth.

“Its a unique experience [playing one character at different ages]. This is my favorite show, and Mickey has always been my dream role,” Gagnon said. “It’s cool for aesthetic recently popularized by AMC’s an audience member to connect with the “Mad Men,” and the play itself references characters when they’re young and then see both British and American culture from the them when they’re older.” time period.

“Blood Brothers” premiered at 8 p.m.

“My character idolizes the idea of Marilyn on May 1 in Hinman’s Rockefeller Center.

Monroe and her significance in that time There will be additional performances at period,” Manfredi said.

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“Blood Brothers” is a familiar story of desperate times calling for desperate measures.

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Getting laid and robbing banks Be productive this summer Graphic content in graphic novel 'Criminals' Rich Kersting | Release

Walk into any comic book store and you’ll see the walls adorned with copies of the latest issue of “Batman,” “Superman” and “The Avengers.” And while comics are generally science fiction or fantasy, there’s more to the medium than just superheroes. No comic book in recent memory has used a scifi premise with as much humor as Image Comics’ latest series, “Sex Criminals,” written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Chip Zdarsky.

“Sex Criminals” has taken the comic book community by storm.

Intended for mature readers, “Sex Criminals” is a coming-of-age comedy turned bank heist thriller.

It’s universally acclaimed, and was nominated in 2014 for two Eisner awards- the comic industry’s equivalent of the Oscars- for

best continuing series and best new series. “Sex Criminals” also topped the year’s best comics lists in Time magazine and USA Today.

For anyone who’s picked up the recently released trade paperback “Sex Criminals, Volume 1: One Weird Trick,” compiling first five issues, it’s easy to understand the hype.

The main characters, Jon and Suzie, both have a secret: When they have sex, they freeze time.

In this frozen world, they’re free to move around and interact with petrified versions of everything they know, until the magic wears off. While Suzie often uses this time to read, Jon plays pranks on his boss. By some random act of cosmic fate, Jon and Suzie meet at a party and by the end of the night, they wind up in bed together.

They both thought they were alone with the power until they found each other both unfrozen

in the frozen world that Suzie calls “the quiet” and that Jon calls “cumworld.” Excited to stay with someone else while post coitus for once, the two plan to take the world by force. They start with the banks.

In order to save Suzie’s beloved library from foreclosure, the two devise a plan to rob a bank to keep the library open. But when the Sex Police arrive, Jon and Suzie realize they’re a bit in over their heads.

The first volume of “Sex Criminals” captures all the key elements of an irreverent sex comedy. The crude humor, explicit language and lewd images all tie in to make it one hell of a ride, in more ways than one. The creators, Fraction and Zdarsky, are completely aware of how ridiculous their story is. Issue 3 features a four page spread of Suzie performing Queen’s “Fat Bottomed Girls.” For copyright reasons, however, they had to block out the lyrics. In place of them, Fraction describes their efforts to procure the rights to the song.

The initial appeal of “Sex Criminals” is the ridiculous premise that relies on the existence of mystical sex powers. But what makes the series great is the characters. Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky accomplish in a few pages of “Sex Criminals” what most literature struggles to establish in a few hundred: humanity. The time-stopping sex isn’t so easy to relate to, but along with that is a story of sexual awakening within two people who fall in love after realizing they aren’t alone. It’s about two people who use each other to stick it to the man, to take what they want and feel they deserve. Jon and Suzie might be paranormal, but as a couple, they couldn’t feel more human.

Spend your break improving your future Gabriella Ginsberg | Staff Writer

So maybe you didn’t land your dream internship or job for this summer. That’s okay — there are still plenty of ways you can fill the warmer months while boosting your skills for a resume or racking up college credits. The Netflix queue will still be waiting on the weekends.

The first thing you can do is learn how to use software like Adobe Photoshop or Microsoft Excel. Technical skills are vital to countless jobs. Looking to get into social media marketing?

You’ll need to know how to make basic graphics and edit photos on a platform like Photoshop. If you want to go into business, or anything that involves accounting or statistics, fluency in Excel is essential. Find a friend to show you the ropes, or Google free tutorials to get started on your own.

If you’re already versed in everything from InDesign to HTML, consider pounding the pavement to see which animal shelter, soup kitchen, nursing home or hospital is looking for volunteers. It looks great on a resume. If you are looking to get into the medical field or are trying to decide if a human development major is the right fit, testing the waters is a must. Also, it’s a really nice thing to do.

Looking for a more corporate environment to hang out in? Try to shadow an employee at a huge company. You’ve probably heard of the Liberal Arts to Careers Externship program for Harpur students, but it doesn’t hurt to do your own research and contact companies, especially if you aren’t a liberal arts major. A lot

of workplaces are friendly toward students who are passionate about a certain business or field and will let you observe employees depending on the department. Send a concise email to HR along the lines of “I’m a ___ major looking to break into the field of ___. I am really interested in learning about the company culture at ___. Would it be possible for me to observe an employee in the ___ department for a few days?” The more companies you reach out to, the better your chances of receiving a positive response.

Now go home and start a blog about your experiences. This may seem silly, but blogging about your interests is both a great way to hone your writing skills and make connections with people who work in fields in which you’re interested.

Readership is infinitely more satisfying than getting likes on Instagram. For example, writing a food blog gives you something to put on a resume if you ever apply to work in the marketing department at a lifestyle magazine. At the very least, you’ll have an outlet to express enthusiasm for your hobby beyond work and school.

If you want to go to graduate school, then start studying for the test(s). No one wants to think about graduate school before it’s absolutely necessary, but it’s always the right time to start studying for the GRE or MCAT, especially if you are a rising junior or senior. You’ll also be ahead of the game next semester while your classmates

struggle to balance Orgo with their MCAT studying. Check Craigslist and ask around for discounted test prep books — those things are expensive.

This is an obvious one, but look into taking classes online. You can get credits out of the way and save tons of money in housing fees that you would otherwise pay when staying at school (if you’re home for the summer).

It’s also a good idea to use the summer sessions as a jump-start on a minor or double-major. If you don’t want to deal with transferring credits from other schools, see what Summer Session courses Binghamton University has to offer.

Are you always looking forward to the next thing? Start applying for internships for the 2014 winter break. Summer is the time to start researching internships for the next winter break, especially at bigger companies with more competitive internships. While doing that, put the dates of summer internship deadlines on your calendar so you can look at them again in a couple of months. You also have plenty of time to learn the technical skills that a position may require.

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lections for the Binghamton University Council close Friday at 11:59 p.m.

The Council is composed of ten members, nine of which are prominent business and community leaders selected by the New York state governor. The last member is an elected student representative. That student is intended to voice the concerns of the entire student body in discussions of issues that affect us all.

Most notably, the Council discusses and votes upon the Code of Student Conduct, housing, student safety and campus construction projects.

Most students do not have the time or interest to understand the inner workings of University policy, but many of us have opinions about how these polices can be changed for the better. We all have a friend who suffered from a seemingly arbitrary student conduct procedure or unsuitable living situation. We see the ways University policy could become more studentfriendly, but we lack the means of communicating these concerns directly. Furthermore, it’s difficult for a normal student to arrange a meeting with top administrators and be taken seriously. The BU Council Representative is a credible go-between because he or she has the endorsement of the larger student body through the electoral process.

It’s therefore important that the student BU Council Representative understands the concerns of students.

It’s equally important that this representative can properly communicate these concerns to fellow Council members and the administration. Finally, it’s important that we vote today in order to ensure that the BU Council Representative shares our values and interests.

There are four candidates running for this position: Andrew Henry, Louis Meringolo, Ravi Prakriya and Sarah Glose.

Based on an understanding of the duties of the position, and the responses of the candidates, the

Editorial Board examined the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate and decided to endorse Sarah Glose.

Andrew Henry, a junior majoring in philosophy, politics and law, brings past experience to the table.

Before transferring to BU, Henry served on the Board of Trustees at Finger Lakes Community College. In addition to his experience, Henry is passionate about changing University policy to better reflect the interests of students, but seems to understand little of what the BU Rep position entails. He spoke to us a lot about hiring decisions and tenure as well as approving capital projects. Most of these things, while they may have been up to the Board of Trustees at his last school, fall beyond the purview of the BU Council. While we commend his enthusiasm, he doesn’t seem to fully grasp the nature of the job for which he’s running.

Louis Meringolo, a junior majoring in management, understands little about the Council and has a platform with little substance. Though we were unable to speak to him in person, based on his vague responses to our emails, we do not think he would be suitable for the position. While he seems genuinely interested in improving students’ lives by trying to fix transportation and parking issues or helping graduate students have more of a voice on campus, his proposals were not specific or well laid out.

Ravi Prakriya, a junior majoring in finance, is charismatic, knowledgeable about the position and a good speaker. Because he is the vice president for finance (VPF) and highly involved with the Student Association, he’s in tune with what the student body wants from the administration. Furthermore, he’s studied and has suggestions for revising the Code of Student Conduct, which is under the jurisdiction of the council. He hasn’t shown a strong work ethic as VPF,

but the commitment for this job is much smaller.

Though we believe that Prakriya would be an effective representative based on these qualifications, we simply think Glose has an advantage that puts her ahead.

As a two-year board member on the Student Conduct Board, Glose, a student graduating after three years with a degree in English, is fluent in the Code’s contents. Most importantly, Glose will be entering an accelerated Masters in Public Administration program, meaning that, in fall 2014, she will be a matriculated graduate student. There are nearly 3,000 graduate students enrolled at Binghamton University, and yet their concerns are essentially forgotten to a representative who cannot easily understand them.

Sarah is unique in that she is able to represent the interests of both the graduate and undergraduate constituencies. She has been heavily involved in undergraduate student affairs as well. She is the president of Taste Buds, a Resident Assistant and a student assistant for the BU Scholars Program. Due to Glose’s undergraduate involvement, unique understanding of graduate life and overall personable character, we believe that she is the most viable candidate for BU Council Representative.

You have a few hours left to vote, and it will take you only a minute or two to log onto B-Engaged and fill out your ballot. Even if you’re not voting for Glose, you owe it to your school and community to vote for someone.

The president of the University has no choice but to sit with this person in a council meeting every few weeks and listen to what he or she has to say about our lives and concerns. It’s time to start paying attention to how the important decisions get made at this University, and it is time to start making them ourselves.

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I really hope my mom doesn't read this column As sex columnist, I've held my tongue. Now it's time to get personal Senior Column

Jake Lewis Sex Columnist

It’s funny, all this time I’ve been writing in Pipe Dream as a sex columnist, but my columns have sometimes been slightly selfconscious. Sure, I’ve been criticized by many people, many times, for things I’ve said and things I’ve neglected to say, but that’s never really affected my writing. All I really say to that is keep sipping on that haterade. I’d say we could jam but you might just be jelly.

The real reason I’ve been occasionally self-conscious about my writing is because one week after being told that I would be the new sex columnist for Pipe Dream my sophomore year, my Greek Orthodox mother told me that she would be reading every column I published.

Literally the only thing that could’ve been worse would’ve been my Yiayia telling me she would be reading them too.

So, in light of this being my last column, I’m going to let loose some

advice from some of my personal sexual encounters in college. I’d swear I’m not a whore, but you can judge that for yourself. Oh and mom, don’t read this.

1. On the b’s, the j’s and the z’s: I like to think I’m gifted or at least not talentless in the bedroom, but sometimes there are things that cancel out even the hottest actions. If you’re doing something with someone who is not your significant other and who is intoxicated, and they fall asleep while you’re hooking up, leave. Do not try waking them up, do not go to sleep next to them, do not pass go, leave.

Maybe take the five that was sitting on their dresser. Wait, no, that’s bad karma, just leave.

2. On the morning after: One of two things; either make them breakfast or leave with an awkward hug. If you care about them and you want this to be a regular thing, make them breakfast or buy them a Dunkin coffee or something. You can make it casual so it’s not overwhelming for them or anything. If you want it to be a one night stand, then it’s wham bam thank you ma’am. Offer to give them bus times because cab fare is too much, give them a hug and right out the door they go. One-night-stand etiquette

really needs to improve because a lot of people are getting mixed messages.

3. On texting: I have never been more aware of the fact that I’m a bad texter than when I start seeing someone. People have lives where texting others is not a priority; I can work for hours without looking at my phone. If you feel the need to receive a text from someone you’re seeing every five-10 minutes or sooner, reevaluate how you feel about yourself because how I text does not reflect how I feel about you, and that could be the case for a lot of people.

4. On love apps: I could get you a nude in less than five minutes if you give me a smartphone that has nothing loaded onto it except for Tinder. In my opinion, a lot of these apps are complete bull if you’re looking for a real relationship. It takes a lot of luck to find someone right for you through this sort of thing, and even then you might find things that stop you from pursuing a relationship, like finding out about their marriage.

5. On love at first sight: If you meet a boy at the Rat and he stops you from doing a line of coke in the boy’s bathroom, it is not love at first sight.

Love at first sight could totally be a thing, but you have to keep in mind

that it’s the exception, not the rule.

6. On dating: If you’re seeing/ texting/sleeping with multiple people at the same time, there needs to be a personal line for yourself. It doesn’t have to be well defined, but if you feel like you’re actively hurting someone, then I would argue that you’re being selfish and not making good decisions.

Sex is not supposed to about being selfish and glorifying the idea of the “player” who leaves people in their wake. We should be trying to oppose that as much as humanly possible and in this sense, it’s not that hard. We just have to be honest, even if the truth hurts.

In my time here at Binghamton University, I’ve been called a lot of things, from a whore, a player, a manstealer and a hot mess to a role-model, a clear leader, an excellent presenter and an asset. Regardless of how many positive or negative things I truly am, I think one of the titles that’s going to stick with me the most is the title of sex columnist. So thanks for reading all of these years BU. Keep it classy.

Xoxo, Jake — Jake Lewis is a senior majoring in English.

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OPINION

Environmental dilemmas deserve our undivided attention Become informed on impending catastrophes instead of fallng prey to a sensationalist news cycle Senior Column Janine Furtado Assistant Photo Editor

I started out my freshman year as an environmental studies major, wanting to learn more about the rainforests, biology and all of that. I had no interest in politics, health, social rights or anything else. But as I kept taking classes, I realized that many of these environmental problems go beyond the cliché portraits of tree huggers chained to redwoods and protesters picketing against carbon emissions just to save the polar bears. These problems affect us as humans in more fundamental ways than many of us realize — encompassing everything from race and socioeconomics, to health, politics and business.

There are problems from the

Amazon rainforest and the tar sands of Alberta, to the sweatshops in China and the pesticide-laden winter tomato fields of Florida.

They shouldn’t be taken as lightly as they are, especially in media and in the mindsets of many Americans.

These issues aren’t widely discussed mainly because many in this country still don’t agree that climate change is even happening.

But regardless of whether or not you agree about climate change, there are countless other faults within our already fragmented system, which go completely unmentioned.

The only thing in popular culture that I can possibly compare this to is “Game of Thrones” (sorry for any spoilers). Here are seven dozen and a half people stuck on a power trip, vying for the same throne, and yet almost everyone is oblivious to the White Walkers descending from the north to kill everyone in their path. Of course

our environmental issues may not be as visible as even the White Walkers. But they are possibly the most salient, yet multi-faceted issues facing each individual member of this planet today.

How different would the books (and the show) be if the people of Westeros were properly informed about the issues they faced way ahead of time?

Perhaps, they would prepare for war or at least ready themselves in order to lessen the blow.

Of course, we can all just sit here and argue good old-fashioned Republican vs. Democrat style, on reproductive rights, drones, Internet privacy, race, class and the job market. And while all these issues are indeed important, the

fact of the matter is the “Winter is coming.” The least we can do is be slightly informed.

Here are a few topics: Food recalls: Environmentalists aren’t just arguing against factoryfarmed meat because we think cows are cuddly and eating meat is inherently bad. There are antibiotics, hormones, fecal matter and known carcinogens within your hermetically sealed package of supermarket meat. And that’s not the worst of it — all of animals’ bodily waste heavily laden with E. coli runs off into bodies of water and causes millions of pounds of everything from peanut butter to spinach to be recalled each year.

The Great Pacific Garbage

Individual actions can make a difference but time's running out

Patch of Doom: It’s roughly the size of Texas and it floats. The next fish filet you buy at the supermarket for dinner might have swam in those exact same waters and probably will transfer tangible amounts of plastic and heavy metals to your body after consumption. Makes you wonder how many Starbuck’s iced coffee cups have ended up on your plate.

Poverty: Large transnational companies are pushing impoverished people in Asia and Africa off arable farmland and into mega-city slums. Now jobless, hungry and poor, many desperate people turn to human or drug trafficking, one of the many socioeconomic problems tied to impoverished nations. So instead of pushing food aid, perhaps a better long-term solution would be to give people their plot of land back. Maybe then we wouldn’t have to spend millions on growing and sending food to them.

For the sake of the article,

all of these arguments are just simplified forms of the bigger dilemmas that we face. My four years at Binghamton University have taught me that once you start to pick at flaws in the system, you may just find that the whole thing falls apart in front of you. At this point, our actions are so far removed from the consequences that they’re not even discussed in major political discourse. So if you want to truly know about the state of affairs, inform yourself about environmental issues, because they really do affect you.

Individual actions can make a small difference, but our time’s running out. If the public has a basic understanding of issues like these, our impact might be greater; we might just be able to lessen the blow. So get informed.

— Janine is a senior majoring in environmental planning.

Everything we weren't taught Embrace post-grad uncertainty Greatest lessons at BU aren't taught in a classroom Senior Column Julianne Cuba Columnist

On the first day of my senior year at Binghamton University, I navigated my way through the infamously confusing Engineering Building to find myself a seat in my classroom.

My class began at 1:10 p.m., But by 1:25 p.m., my classmates and I were still anxiously awaiting the arrival of our professor.

When he didn’t show, I was dismayed. What a poor start to the beginning of the end of my college career.

Was this how my last year at BU would go? Would I have to be taught by a lackadaisical professor who missed the first day of class?

Or was this the fault of the beloved BU Registrar?

Regardless of the circumstances, I was disappointed.

The next class, I arrived eager to see what kind of professor would be teaching me for the next few months.

My professor stood calmly in front of our classroom. “I apologize for missing class yesterday,” he announced. “My wife gave birth.”

My heart filled with joy, admiration and respect. My professor, whom I felt so much contempt for just days before for simply missing a class, had just brought life into this world.

I was embarrassed that I so preemptively accused him of

lacking professionalism and that I had thought our one-hour section of class was the most important part of his day.

I learned two important lessons that day. For one thing, my professor’s introduction resonated more with me than any of his following lessons.

My inability to recognize the triviality of my day juxtaposed with everyone else’s sheds light on a familiar plight that embodies us all — that of self-importance.

I had been so wrapped up in my head, worrying about my own schedule and my own day, that the value of someone else’s was a mere passing thought.

But out in the real world, that thinking won’t be sufficient. Out in the real world, new acquaintances, who frankly, will not even know our names, will surround us.

Our intrinsic egotism will make us yearn for recognition and its absence will be absolutely terrifying.

U p o n graduation, I advise all of us to take a step back, to ground ourselves and to realize that the depths of this universe go beyond our own trials and tribulations.

I share this not to frighten anyone, but to help us all understand that the reality of life after graduation will not be laden with automatic happiness and success; we will have to work for it. But we’ve all survived weeks without sunlight, so I know that we all will.

I also learned that academia

Realize that the depths of this universe go beyond our own trials and tribulations

Critical thinking key to success beyond college

is finite. Correct answers only take us so far. My most valuable lessons at BU came from what I learned and achieved outside the classroom.

Beyond our many impressive academic skills, there are our real-life characteristics that pulse through the veins of each student on this campus — the provocative and stimulating ones that can’t be taught, but only learned.

As freshmen, we left home, some of us for the first time. We began the next four years of our lives and that in and of itself is an achievement. As sophomores, we helped the city that surrounds and supports us overcome devastation when it was destroyed

by Hurricane Irene. As juniors, we rose above the criticism when BU was scrutinized for our Greek life system and we proved to everyone that we are in fact not average, but exceptional.

And as seniors, we hosted, with honor and grace, the President of the United States of America.

As BU students, we each bring to this world the perseverance to go after our goals, the humility to help those other than ourselves and the curiosity to question what we don’t always believe or understand.

Those very qualities, the ones we exhibit not just inside the classroom but outside as well, are what will allow us to succeed in this terrifying, yet exciting, postgraduation world.

For four years, BU has been my home. I will miss this place in its entirety, because to quote the 2014 Oscar-winning song, “the cold never bothered me anyway.”

— Julianne Cuba is a senior double-majoring in history and Chinese.

Senior Column Justin Kalin Columnist

If a distinguished commencement speaker were to come to Binghamton, I imagine they’d say something along these lines: “As your profession is reduced to the classical conditioning of a punch clock ping, fear not that your marketable skills will soon be outsourced, automated and otherwise marginalized to the confines of policies and procedures befitting Hobbesian social contract theory.

I urge, no, dare you to seize the day, follow your dreams and let evolution take its course.”

“Congratulations, Class of [insert graduation year raised to the gas mileage of your 1997 Ford Taurus, add the net of wages collected as a minimum wage jockey after drinks, textbooks and more drinks, multiply by the residual value of romantic conquests predicted and the underwhelming reality of said conquests (minus that year you were “exclusive”), divide by the weighted average of cc’s hemorrhaged from your entry level indetu — err — junior associate position, leaving you with the marginal difference of yet another graduation].

May your futures be rich with fashionable debt and the promise of inspirational platitudes for many years to come!”

Perhaps this commentary is misplaced, a projection of my own disillusionment with institutions of higher education, love and the nature of hedonic adaptation. In my time as an opinion columnist, I have taken great precautions to

act with journalistic integrity by acknowledging bias and removing it wherever possible. This is not one of those columns, but instead a brief address of this present (or at least relatable) cynical attitude among college graduates, many of whom will negotiate personal, emotional and financial challenges transitioning into adulthood.

A philosopher by the name Reinhold Niebuhr once wrote, “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.” There is only so much we can do to control fate in an uncertain world, but we do control our reactions. My hope is that each of us develop the faculty of mind to embrace uncertainty through full intention, building faith tempered by reason in all facets and stages of life.

In a digital age when reputations are irreparably damaged with little more than the click of a button, every word in print is a forthright expression of who we are and what we believe.

There is no hiding behind a byline; publishing is a leadership framework by default.

It takes conviction to express what may not be well received, or worse, not heard at all. It takes charisma to participate in opposing viewpoints, identify key problems and raise the level of discourse without polarizing its many faces. And it takes patience to accept you may never truly understand the length your words

have traveled. In most cases, there has been no other tangible result than the validation of my conscience, the greatest reward of all.

Many of these columns were the compulsion of days at a time, overshadowing work that had self-proclaimed importance in the daily business of getting by. But I continued to chase the feeling, even when the process was painstaking, inefficient and costly. By exploring the intricacies of argument, language and composition, I grew to better understand myself and the purest motivations of intellectual curiosity. It made me feel alive.

The point is this — as your personal and professional lives take shape, when nothing is assured, remember that critical thinking is an act of character and moral integrity. Surround yourself with those who question the underlying assumptions of being and commit to causes that cannot be achieved in your lifetime. Wrestle with the greatest weaknesses of circumstance to lift your soul. Most of all, if you have an opinion ground it in the rigor of doubt. Success will follow the mental strength to examine, compose and operate in abstraction.

In fewer words, practice excellence when incentive points down the path of least resistance.

Thank you, and best of luck in all your visions.

Wrestle with the greatest weaknesses of circumstance to lift your soul

— Justin Kalin is a senior majoring in accounting.

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SPORTS

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Bearcats' post-season hopes curtailed by upset loss to UMBC Although Antinozzi, Springer lead strong offense outing, defensive woes plague BU Jeff Twitty

Assistant Sports Editor

the back of the net, the Bearcats’ offense remained resilient.

Midfielder Michael Antinozzi performed especially well for the BU offense. In his final collegiate game, the senior scored four goals, a season-best, to lead the team. Senior attack Matt Springer also played an impressive outing, netting two goals to put a period on his record-setting career, in which he recorded 126 goals. The offense would go as far as to put the Bearcats within one goal in the final quarter, but BU’s possession struggles plagued them again, and the Bearcats only possessed the ball for 12 seconds in the game’s final 20 minutes.

“We expected them to come back, we knew they would,” Nelson said of his squad’s late comeback.

“We just ran out of gas.”

With 12 seniors playing in their last game Thursday, the loss proved to be emotional – especially after the Bearcats’ dominant America East run in their regular season.

Seeded second and pitted against a team it had beaten soundly last month, the Binghamton men’s lacrosse team appeared to be the favorite to advance to the America East tournament’s finals round.

But third-seeded UMBC had other plans.

Fueled by the bite for vengeance after their 13-7 loss last month, the Retrievers (8-6, 3-2 AE) dealt BU back in kind on Thursday night with a 16-10 upset at Stony Brook’s Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. The decision sealed Binghamton’s postseason record to 0-2 since 2011.

The Bearcats (7-8, 4-1 AE) were unable to stop UMBC’s initial attack, as the Retrievers opened the game with four consecutive goals on their way to a 6-1 first-quarter lead. BU also faltered on faceoffs, winning only six of 30 draws against one of the top-20 faceoff specialists in the nation, according to the NCAA. With a lack of ground balls to boot, Binghamton struggled to But spirits remain hopeful for a gain possession throughout the match, and were outshot, 50-20.

“We just didn’t have the ball.

They controlled the ball a little better than last time,” BU head coach Scott Nelson said. “We had three possessions in the whole fourth quarter.”

Despite their struggles, the Bearcats battled throughout the contest. Scoring on four of its five man-up opportunities and 10 putting 10 out of 20 shots in

Binghamton lacrosse team that has made major strides in 2014. “[The effort of the seniors was] tremendous. I couldn’t be prouder to be their coach,” Nelson said. “We took another step as a program, and that’s pretty exciting.”

Although BU will be hit hard by graduation, with those nine starting positions regularly taken by seniors vacated, next year’s team will certainly look to compete for an America East title again in 2015. With the team’s point-leader junior Tucker Nelson returning to the Bearcat attack and 10 incoming freshmen joining the roster according to LaxPower.com, the team at least has the manpower and leadership required for the program to take further steps.

“Four wins in a conference is our best in years … we’re competing with our peers, and we’re getting there,” Nelson said. “We’ve got a lot of guys to replace leadershipwise, but hopefully we’re going to continue to improve.”

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In his final collegiate game, senior midfielder Michael Antinozzi recorded a season-high four goals against UMBC on Thursday.

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Laney's centrality on field translates to leadership in dugout Two years after giving up bat, senior improves consistency, variation of pitches on the mound E.Jay Zarett

Assistant Sports Editor The pitcher is the center of a softball team. Unlike her baseball counterpart, who typically takes the mound just once a week, a college softball ace pitches nearly every game, making her a natural leader on the field.

Binghamton softball’s Demi Laney has undoubtedly embraced that role.

“I always view that the pitcher is the heart of the field,” Laney said. “If the pitcher is down then the whole team is down … We play well when we are having fun.”

Laney’s confidence and enthusiasm has certainly been a factor in her development into one of the best pitchers in school history.

“When [Laney] is out on the mound and comes to practice, she truly wants to be there and she enjoys it,” BU head coach Michelle Burrell said. “She has worked really hard for everything that she has gotten.”

Even when she isn’t on the mound, Laney remains at the heart of the team, leading chants and supporting her teammates from the dugout. Once she crosses the foul line, however, she locks in, focusing on retiring the opposing batters.

Over the weekend, Laney struck out 11 batters in a victory over Maine, cementing herself as one of the program’s all-time greats. The

series bumped up her record to 441 career strikeouts, which broke the school’s 12-year standing record of 431 strikeouts, set in 2002 by Margaret Yerdon. “[My strikeout record] means hard work,” Laney said. “I couldn’t do it without my team. I think it’s a huge accomplishment and it is very exciting. I honestly didn’t really know I was in the running for it.”

But Laney’s maturation into one of the most dominant pitchers in the conference almost didn’t happen. Laney came to Binghamton with the aspiration of being both a pitcher and a hitter, a feat rarely accomplished in softball due to the strain placed on the top pitchers.

With this in mind, Laney quickly realized she had a major decision to make in the near future.

“I thought that splitting time in practice between pitching and hitting really took away time from my pitching,” Laney said. “We clearly have way better hitters, so I decided to just take away that aspect and fully work on pitching.”

Fortunately for the Bearcats, Laney’s choice proved a lucrative one — she ascended to full-time pitcher status after her sophomore season.

Laney’s pitching has been constantly improving since then, a testament to her tremendous work ethic. She has trained to add pitches to her repertoire — which keeps hitters off balance — as well as to become more consistent.

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Binghamton vs. Maine

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“When she first came in, we really worked on her being consistent with her curveball,” Burrell said. “We really worked on getting consistent with a couple of pitches. That worked well and she really bought into the idea that she could beat teams with two pitches as long as she spotted them where she needed to. Through each year she has added another pitch. This year, she has been able to use everything.”

Her best season came in 2013, when she delivered one of the best performances of any Binghamton pitcher. She collected 15 wins and struck out 171 batters in 164 innings, meriting her selection to the America East all-conference team that year.

Laney has nearly matched those numbers this season, recording 13 wins and striking out 112 over a span of 149.2 innings. With one series and the conference tournament remaining, the senior has the potential to continue boosting her stats as the Bearcats pursue their ultimate goal — winning the conference tournament and advancing to the NCAA championship.

Binghamton (20-21, 9-5 AE) is scheduled for its final regularseason series this weekend, during which it will host conference-leader Stony Brook (30-15, 13-1 AE).

First pitch of today’s doubleheader is set for 2:30 p.m. at the Bearcats Sports Complex while Sunday’s finale is slated for noon.

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Senior pitcher Demi Laney has recorded a program record 441 strikeouts entering this weekend’s series against Stony Brook.

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Walk-on shines out of bullpen Cimino drills Bearcats for stamina Liegi pushes for tryout, earns his innings I always play with a chip on my shoulder because I wasn’t recruited

Erik Bacharach Pipe Dream Sports

Nick Liegi wasn’t recruited to play for Binghamton’s baseball team — he wasn’t even on its radar.

“I didn’t know much about Nick entering into the fall tryout … only what his high school coach told one of my assistant coaches,” BU head coach Tim Sinicki said.

But Liegi knew he wanted to continue playing the game after high school, so he gave Sinicki a call over the summer.

“He responded and gave me times for a meet up, and practices in the fall,” Liegi said. “And so I started showing up to those throughout the fall.”

“What Nick did during the fall season was very impressive, and I felt he needed and deserved to be part of our program,” Sinicki said.

Flash-forward a few months: Liegi owns a 1.72 ERA in 15.2 innings and pitched three shutout innings to earn the win in the Bearcats’ 4-3 victory over Hartford last weekend.

Liegi’s success is rare for a walkon, in that BU typically doesn’t carry many non-scholarship players. Traditionally, the Bearcats don’t even have a yearly walk-on tryout.

“This past year was an exception,” Sinicki said. “A couple of our returning pitchers were coming off injuries and one of our incoming freshmen was coming in with an injury so we were looking to add a walk-on pitcher if we felt there was a good candidate … That is when we found Nick.”

Sinicki didn’t hunt Liegi like a prized recruit — he stumbled upon him like a diamond in the rough.

For a BU bullpen that’s been shaky the past couple of seasons, Liegi has shined especially bright.

“His numbers and effectiveness are impressive for both a walk-on or recruited player,” Sinicki said.

— Nick Liegi Freshman pitcher

Liegi’s fastball tops out at 81 mph. While he doesn’t necessarily have a go-to pitch, Liegi mixes three pitches into his repertoire and throws whatever is working for him during any given outing. As for his approach on the mound, Liegi likes to keep things simple.

“I always just try and stay focused,” Liegi said. “Always being ready to go in. Work well with the catcher, be in sync with him. Make the most of every opportunity and practice hard every day.”

Liegi, who went to Sachem East High School in Suffolk County on Long Island, first picked up a glove when he was 10 years old, and played throughout middle and high school. He wasn’t promised a spot on a college team, but the itch to toe the rubber didn’t end for him when high school did.

“I really wanted to continue

playing, and playing D-1 baseball has been a dream,” Liegi said.

As for his goals down the road, Liegi just wants “to get as much playing time as possible.” He has flashed sparks of dominance in a small sample size this season, and Sinicki foresees Liegi continuing to be the reliable arm he’s been looking for in his bullpen.

“All I know is, as long as Nick continues to buy into what we do here within our baseball program there is no reason he cannot continue to be successful,” Sinicki said.

As good as Liegi has been in the opportunities he’s had as a freshman, and for as good as he may be in the future, he’ll still carry the label of “walk-on” around with him for as long as he’s wearing the green and white. That alone, according to Liegi, is enough to continue to drive him to be the best pitcher he can be.

“I was not recruited by anyone else,” Liegi said. “I guess you could say I slipped through the cracks. I don’t have anyone specific to prove wrong but I always play with a chip on my shoulder because I wasn’t recruited by anyone.”

The Bearcats will return to action at Varsity Field this weekend with a three-game series against UMass Lowell. First pitch of Saturday’s doubleheader is set for noon. The series will conclude at 1 p.m. Sunday.

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May 3 & 4 LOCATION

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BU held to a higher level of athleticism under coach Ari Kramer

Pipe Dream Sports The West Gym’s hoops are raised, and the only basketballs in sight lie dormant on the sideline.

The only audible noises are desperate gasps for air and sneakers screeching as they pivot on hardwood. And then, of course, the beeps.

Members of the Binghamton women’s basketball team are running from the baseline to halfcourt and halfcourt to the baseline, racing the beeps blipping on Linda Cimino’s iPhone. Back-and-forth they go as they try to beat the beeps, pinging in decreasing increments.

One loss results in a warning.

A second results in elimination.

The Bearcats, accustomed to losing games on the court after a 5-25 record last season, are determined to write a different script on this dreary afternoon.

Cimino, introduced as head coach on April 11 after the University elected not to renew Nicole Scholl’s contract, has a theory that could help explain the team’s 2013-14 futility.

“They need to improve their conditioning and stamina,” Scholl said as her players, unaware of the conditioning test that awaited them, stretched in unison. “We can control that.”

The beep test includes 21 stages, each of which lasts about 62 seconds. According to Cimino, a player eliminated in between stages four and seven is deemed fairly conditioned.

Eight to 10 is average. Thirteen and above is excellent.

No Bearcat reached the 13th level. One even failed to complete stage seven.

It’s late April, nearly two months since Albany ended Binghamton’s five-win season in

the America East quarterfinals.

Cimino, who spent the past eight years coaching Division II Caldwell College, does not think time away from the court serves as an alibi. The preseason, though five months away, will arrive soon.

“There’s no excuse for a Division I basketball player to not be able to do this,” Cimino shouts as the Bearcats pant their way through stage six.

Cimino’s not as uncompromising of a drill sergeant as Denzel Washington’s Herman Boone in “Remember the Titans” — “We’re going to do up-downs until Blue is no longer tired and thirsty” — but she exudes a tone that is equal parts commanding, tough and motivational.

Cimino has afforded each of her inherited players a chance to start fresh. Prove you belong on the court, and you will earn playing time.

“I don’t care how many points per game you scored. I don’t care if you’re one of my best shooters, my best defenders,” Cimino exclaims as more and more eliminated Bearcats dot the sideline. “I won’t have you like this [hunched over, hands on knees], showing everyone in the gym you’re tired. It’s a fresh start for everyone.”

We’re just taking in everything she has to say — Morgan Murphy Sophomore forward

Shortly thereafter, one of last year’s starters prematurely heads to the sideline. Fatigue, not a beep, has defeated her.

“Why are you giving up?”

Cimino asks. “When I need someone to score a gamewinning basket with five seconds left, are you going to walk off the floor?”

Finally, the test concludes.

It’s the first of a host of offseason conditioning workouts.

The Bearcats will stay at Binghamton for the first summer session, during which the NCAA grants coaches eight hours per week to work with their teams.

Cimino plans on allotting just two of those hours to basketball development. Anyone can guess how the Bearcats will spend the other six hours.

After the first summer session, Cimino expects her players to follow a strict conditioning regimen at home to prepare them for the 2014-15 season.

Sophomore forward Morgan Murphy said she and her teammates have kept an open mind to Cimino’s approach.

“You have to be ready to listen, ready to observe, ready to learn,” Murphy said. “I think that we’re all doing that right now. We’re just taking in everything she has to say, and we’re already learning a lot from her.”

The Bearcats still have plenty of areas in which they can improve, particularly their devotion to conditioning.

Nothing drains Cimino of energy, but as she exits the West Gym with more than five months until the season opener, she wears a visage of angst. As many a good coach would, she imparts one last sentiment that is both positive and demanding.

“It’s very frustrating. It can only get better.”

BEARCAT BRIEFS

Hazarika earns Co-Player of the Year honors, ten garner recognition in America East tennis awards Ashley Purdy | Sports Editor The Binghamton tennis teams combined for six singles and two doubles First-Team All-Conference selections in the conference awards, which were announced by the America East on Thursday afternoon. Sophomore Sid

Hazarika captured top honors, earning America East CoPlayer of the Year.

Hazarika, who also was the Rookie and Player of the Year his freshman season, shares the award with UMBC sophomore Justin Carter.

Hazarika

recorded a 12-12 dual record this season; his last two wins earned during the Bearcats’ dominant AE championship victory.

Along with Hazarika, classmate Alexander Maisin and juniors Robin Lesage and

Ismael Dinia took four of the six spots allotted for first-team singles on the men’s side. Two pairs, Maisin and sophomore Aswin Nambi as well as Hazarika and Dinia, finished with first-team doubles honors.

On the women’s team,

sophomores Sara Kohtz and Alexis Tashiro received firstteam singles selections.

Binghamton additionally saw second-team selections in sophomores Shea Brodsky and Eliott Hureau, juniors Katherine Medianik and Florian

Van Kann, and freshman Annie DiMuro. Second-team doubles included Brodsky and Tashiro and Hureau and sophomore Janik Burri.

The awards were voted on by the conference’s tennis coaches.

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Binghamton booked for South Bend to tip off 2014-15

Notre Dame, Providence, Manhattan provide Bearcats opportunity to make a statement in new season Ari Kramer

Pipe Dream Sports The countdown has officially begun: 198 days until the Binghamton men’s basketball team opens its 2014-15 season.

The Bearcats are scheduled to face Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., on Nov. 14 in the season opener and first game of the 2014 Hall of Fame Tip-Off. The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), which will host the eightteam tournament’s weekend at Mohegan Sun, announced the brackets today.

In addition to visiting the Fighting Irish, Binghamton will clash with 2013-14 Big East champion Providence at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center on Nov. 17.

From there, the event moves to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The Bearcats will face 2013-14 MAAC champion Manhattan on Nov. 22, with a game the following day against either Navy or Northeastern.

Freshman guard Marlon Beck II and a young Bearcats squad gained invaluable experience against then No. 4 Syracuse at the Carrier Dome in December. The memories from that game, Beck said, will only strengthen Binghamton’s approach against a Notre Dame program that had made four consecutive NCAA tournament appearances before falling short last year.

“This is a completely different game and year,” Beck said. “We will be more physically and mentally prepared to go into South Bend with a hunger and will to win and not to enjoy the experience of playing a bigtime school.”

Beck and his fellow freshmen began their college careers against Loyola University Maryland, a Patriot League school. Next year’s freshmen will hit the hardwood at the Edmund P. Joyce Center, a 9,149-seat arena, in their first game as Bearcats.

“I got excited knowing that we were going to start off the season against a good and tough team,” said Wilfredo Rodriguez, a 6-foot-6 forward from Cheshire Academy.

“Bring your game not your name…” wrote Romello Walker, a 6-foot-6 guard from South Kent Prep, in a text message to Pipe Dream, “we’re comin ready for war!”

Analysis of Binghamton’s Hall of Fame Tip-Off opponents Notre Dame Last season: With Pat Connaughton dunking all over Jabari Parker in Notre Dame’s Jan. 4 win over Duke, the Fighting Irish looked like they could survive life without Jerian Grant. Reality set in shortly thereafter, however, as Mike Brey simply did not have a go-to scorer. Notre Dame went just 5-13 after stunning the Blue Devils.

Personnel: Grant, who left

the program in December because of an academic matter, plans on returning to the team.

He averaged 19 points and 6.2 assists through 12 games last season.

Eric Atkins and Garrick Sherman have exhausted their collegiate eligibility, and Brey did not sign a single ESPN top100 recruit.

How they play: In 12 seasons under Brey, the Fighting Irish had allowed opponents to score more than 100 points per 100 possessions just once (2006).

They ranked No. 204 in Ken Pomeroy’s adjusted defensive efficiency ratings last season, coughing up 106.4 points per 100 possessions.

Brey’s teams have never forced turnovers at absurd rates, and that didn’t change last season. But the Fighting Irish couldn’t clamp down on defense as they had in years past — opponents posted a 51.4 percent effective field goal percentage.

Providence Last season: Bryce Cotton was the best guard in the Northeast not named Shabazz Napier — yes, ahead of Tyler Ennis. Cotton took a mediocre Big East team and morphed it from an afterthought to a bubble team and a bubble team to a trendy NCAA tournament upset pick.

The Friars went 23-12, the last loss coming by two against No. 6 seed UNC in the Round of 64. Cotton scored 36 points in

Student-athletes honored at banquet 76 seniors recognized for dedication, success Staff Reports In its 67th year, Binghamton University’s annual Varsity Athletics Awards Banquet brought together all of the school’s student-athletes to honor their achievements and celebrate the success of their 201314 seasons.

The banquet, held at the Events Center on Thursday night, recognized selected studentathletes in areas of community service, academic achievement, athletic excellence and individual perseverance.

The ceremony also included mention of the 76 seniors across all varsity sports, capped by speeches from softball second baseman Jessica Bump and cross country runner Jeff Martinez.

Saving the grandest for last, the

event concluded with the Athlete of the Year awards. Junior freestyle swimmer Caitlin Kelly earned BU’s Female Athlete of the Year honors. She broke four program records this season on her way to the conference championship in both the 50- and 100-meter free events. Junior midfielder Tucker Nelson, who broke the singleseason school record for assists this year in lacrosse, and junior middle distance runner Jesse Garn, the 2013-14 Most Outstanding Track Athlete at the America East Indoor Championship, shared the award on the men’s side.

Additional career achievement awards were earned by four seniors: Matt Springer, who netted a program-record 126 goals in his career as an attack with the men’s lacrosse team; Grace Vickers, a two-time America East first-team

all-conference selection who ranks highly in the volleyball program’s all-time kills, hitting percentage and blocks categories; Cody Reed, a three-time NCAA qualifier wrestling at 197 pounds; and Bump, the program record-holder for steals and a two-time America East AllAcademic selection. Springer was the winner of the Jake Pitler Award while Bump and Reed took home the John Bilos Awards. Vickers was the winner of the Jessie A. Godfrey Award.

Men’s soccer midfielder Ben Nicholson, who holds a 4.0 GPA with majors in English and philosophy, and track sprinter Kathleen Klein, who owns a 3.86 GPA with a major in studio art, boasted the top grade point averages of the athletes, earning them the top academic awards.

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Freestyle swimmer Caitlin Kelly earned Female Athlete of the Year honors while middle distance runner Jesse Garn shared Male Player of the Year honors with lacrosse attackman Tucker Nelson (not pictured). All are juniors.

the defeat.

Personnel: Cotton has exhausted his collegiate eligibility, as has classmate Kadeem Batts. The Friars could contend for the Big East title in 2014-15 if point guard Kris Dunn stays healthy and LaDontae Henton mitigates the scoring void left by Cotton.

Ed Cooley, who inked a pair of top-100 recruits, also received promising sophomore campaigns from Tyler Harris and Josh Fortune.

How they play: In three seasons under Cooley, Providence has not struggled to score efficiently. Last year was the peak at 114 points per 100 possessions, a mark the Friars likely won’t even approach without Cotton.

Providence’s offense has always outperformed the defense under Cooley, but the former Fairfield coach has fielded teams that play with intensity on both ends of the court. Tommy Dempsey will have no choice but to send his freshmen — each of the six recruits stands between 6-foot5 and 6-foot-9 — into battle here to combat Providence’s length.

Manhattan Last season: The Jaspers posted their most successful season since 2003-04, when they went 25-6 and upset No. 5 seed Florida in the NCAA tournament. Manhattan nearly staged another upset in 201314, but Luke Hancock buried

two dagger 3-pointers in the final two minutes to help No. 4 seed Louisville survive. The Jaspers finished with a 25-8 record.

Personnel: George Beamon, Rhamel Brown and Mike Alvarado will all graduate this spring, leaving gaping holes on both ends of the court.

Beamon could score with anyone at the mid-major level, Brown could block shots better than any other 6-foot-7 center and Alvarado could fearlessly sacrifice his body for the team’s success.

Emmy Andujar showed he can take over games as a point forward, and Ashton Pankey, at times, looked like the Atlantic Coast Conference recruit he was in high school. Manhattan has other pieces, including a highly regarded recruit in Samson Usilo, but Andujar and Pankey bringing their ‘A’ games on a nightly basis will be key to the team’s success.

How they play: The Jaspers wear opponents down with stifling full-court pressure.

They’re most efficient when their defense forces turnovers, leading to easy transition buckets.

Binghamton turned the ball over on 21.5 percent of its possessions last season and did not sign a point guard to join Beck and classmate Yosef Yacob in the backcourt, though a few incoming recruits have the ball-handling skills to help break the pressure.

This is a completely different game and year.

We will be more physically and mentally prepared — Marlon Beck II Freshman guard

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