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App helps users hide location

Harpur Advising relocates

BU researcher creates "cyphertexts" to offer privacy on smartphones

Harpur Advising moves to Old Champlain to accomodate new hires

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Harpur Advising will be starting the semester at its new home in Room 110 of Old Champlain, leaving Academic B behind for a space better suited to the office’s growing needs.

According to Amy Hanford, the Harpur Advising office manager, this move also stems from the lack of space available in Academic B. Over the last 18 months, Harpur’s advising staff grew from four advisors to 10, which caused the advising offices of pre-law and pre-health to be moved to satellite locations in the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center and Academic B last April. And, in an effort to keep up with the University’s plan of 20,000 students by 2020, three more Harpur advisers will be hired in the coming year.

With the influx of so many new advisers, Harpur Advising needed to find a way to to accommodate both them and the growing number of Binghamton University students.

“The most basic answer is that we outgrew the space in Academic B,” Hanford said. “Our waiting room of 10 chairs had to be moved to the hallway.

A larger space was definitely in order.”

The new advising office includes an upgraded waiting room, with the number of seats increasing from 10 to 40, as well as enough space to welcome the pre-law and pre-health advising offices back, bringing all of Harpur Advising back into one location.

This move also comes with a long list of added benefits for students such as closer proximity to the residential communities and extended hours. The new hours will be from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m, Monday through Friday, and will run through lunch hours.

There will also be a new, dedicated programming space for advisers to hold events for Harpur students covering topics such as major selection, schedule building and graduate school application and preparation.

“As the University grows, [Harpur Advising] wanted a space that would accommodate all of our students,” said Kathy Brunt, assistant dean for Academic Affairs and Advising.

Katelyn Hunt, a sophomore majoring in integrative neuroscience, said that when she was scheduling classes last semester, she had trouble trying to get an appointment, and that it seemed as though the old offices

not being used for a class that semester.

The bookstore is funding the new policy with money from their own budgeted account.

Although students could initially go to websites like Amazon or Chegg before the bookstore, some students see the new policy as advantageous.

Adin Fuchs, a junior double-majoring

A Binghamton University professor has created an app that allows users to receive information from locationbased services while still keeping their whereabouts private.

Linke Guo, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, headed the research team that worked to create the currently unnamed app.

According to him, when location-based search engines, such as Google, look for services near a user, they also store the user’s location. His app would put an end to that.

“When we release personal information to the internet it is out of our control,” Guo wrote in an email.

“We are trying to provide a more efficient and feasible solution to make sure that kind of information is secure.”

Keeping a user’s location private is achieved by using ciphertexts. A ciphertext is information that has been encrypted and is therefore unreadable, so when a user uploads their location, the service provider receives the encrypted information instead of raw data. This way, they can still provide information for the user but the user’s location will not be stored.

Money for the research came from Guo’s startup fund, which is given to new professors when they begin researching at BU. The money, the amount of which is undisclosed, is coming from both the

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Klara Rusinko/Pipe Dream Photographer Photo Illustration: Christopher Hackett, a junior majoring in mechanical engineering, browses the University Bookstore. According to the bookstore manager, the pricematch program was instituted by the bookstore’s parent company, Barnes and Noble College, in order to offer students more ways to save money.

BU bookstore to match prices New textbook-pricing policy implemented to save students money Amy Donovan Contributing Writer

The Binghamton University bookstore has implemented a new price-match policy that could help lessen the toll textbooks can take on students’ bank accounts.

The price-match policy states that if a student buys a textbook from the University bookstore but finds a cheaper version online within seven days of the original

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purchase, the bookstore will refund the difference. According to Heather Sheffer, the BU bookstore manager, the pricematch program was instituted by the bookstore’s parent company, Barnes and Noble College, in order to offer students more ways to save money.

The policy includes used, new and rental textbooks as long as the cheaper book is the same edition. It does not include digital books or special orders, which are books

28 counties Since 1988, 28 counties in the U.S. have been designated High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas

This encompasses 17.2 percent of all counties in the U.S. and 60 percent of the U.S. population

In the past 5 years, drug-related overdoses have gone from 10 to 39 in Broome County

Broome County has the fourth-highest number of meth lab raids in New York State Sihang Li/Design Assistant

Broome County drug problem gets national attention High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area program allocates funds, strategy for Binghamton area

Carla Sinclair Assistant News Editor

Facing rising numbers of overdoserelated deaths and crime rates, local and state officials have succeeded in getting Broome County federal attention to address the issue of drug trafficking.

On January 14 the county was designated a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), along with 13 others across America. The program, implemented in 1988, currently includes 28 counties across the country that a federal panel has judged as negatively impacted by the presence of

drugs and the resulting crime. These counties have indicated that they need federal assistance and have shown a commitment to eradicating drugrelated activities in the area.

The designation does not immediately provide funding, but essentially prioritizes funding for Broome in

federal budget allocations after more assessments are made in the coming year, said Jared Kraham, the deputy mayor of Binghamton. Tentative plans include allocation to many levels of law enforcement, which would work

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SUNY delegates $900K to BU and BCC Solar cell researcher Funds to support efforts to increase graduation rates, foster diversity awarded $525K grant The awards Stacey Schimmel Pipe Dream News

In an attempt to help more students complete degree programs, SUNY will be distributing $18 million in funding across many of its campuses in the next year.

Over $900,000 is expected to be allocated to Binghamton University and SUNY Broome.

As part of the SUNY Investment and Performance Fund, this money will be awarded to 22 SUNY campuses and nine affiliated community colleges in order to increase the number of degrees, as well as implement additional competency programs. Schools competing for the money had to submit a proposal which was reviewed by a panel of SUNY experts in higher education. Schools chosen primarily aimed to increase the number

of students graduating from their institutions.

The funding awarded to the universities will go toward the development of Student Success Centers, math competency programs, improved K-12 connections and better academic advising within these institutions, according to the SUNY website. The funds from the Investment and Performance Fund are being allocated to SUNY by the state legislature.

According to Provost Donald Nieman, BU has not yet received formal notice from SUNY, but thinks the total exact award received will be $960,000, composed of a $350,000 award to BU and SUNY Broome to increase diversity among STEM graduates and a $360,000 award to BU and SUNY Broome to provide

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enhance diversity and better serve the greater Binghamton community — Donald Nieman BU Provost

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Save the drama for the stage: Pipe Dream looks ahead to this semester in theatre,

Jeffrey Mativetsky wins National Science will allow us to... Foundation funds for clean energy studies Haley Silverstein Pipe Dream News

One Binghamton University professor is kicking off the new year with a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) worth $525,000 with the hopes of researching clean solar energy.

Jeffrey Mativetsky, an assistant physics professor at BU, was awarded the NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) grant, which will be distributed over a five-year period that will begin this July. The grant is distributed to junior faculty members at universities across the U.S. who perform strongly as teachers

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Mativetsky’s work focuses on the utilization of organic semiconductors, which are organic materials that have electrical conductivity, particularly ones of extremely small size and flexible shape.

Because of their size, the semiconductors can be integrated easily into smaller objects like handheld technologies.

According to Mativetsky, solar energy currently utilizes solar cells, which are very expensive. His research concerns the use of organic solar cells which serve as semiconductors, which are much less

New head coach plans to bring distinct style to BU women’s soccer team,

Bearcats struggle to find offensive consistency in first six games of America East play,

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Local drug trafficking now a federal priority DRUGS FROM PAGE 1 with the Binghamton Police Department to target drug traffickers.

“The very nature of the designation is not necessarily a positive thing, but it releases a lot of resources,” he said. “For equipment, overtime, certain training, it really unlocks an entire new wave of federal funding that we can get.”

Binghamton’s location makes it a transportation hub for those traveling to and from major cities such as New York City, Buffalo and Philadelphia. This has created an ongoing flow of substances and increased substance abuse in the region, namely heroin and other opioids. This has resulted in the region ranking as the fourthhighest in meth lab seizure rates in New York State and a quadrupling in the number of drug-related overdoses over the past five years from 10 to 39, according to a press release from New York senator Charles Schumer, who local officials say was instrumental in securing the federal funding.

“For too long, heroin use, fatal overdoses and drugrelated crimes have been on the rise, plaguing Upstate New York communities like those in Broome County,” Schumer said in the press release. “Broome deserves every federal resource possible to combat the growing scourge of drug trafficking.”

Binghamton Police Chief Joseph Zikuski said the designation stemmed from a combined effort of state and local officials, and will bring much-needed aid to the area.

“This designation will improve our department’s ability to secure new funding sources to aid in our continued battle against heroin and opiate drugs in Binghamton,” he said in a press release. “I thank Senator Schumer for fighting to get Broome County this HIDTA designation, and thank our Binghamton Police personnel who put in many hours to create a competitive application.”

This continued battle is fought in part by the Special Investigations Unit, which works to find grant opportunities, federal and state funding and more to be able to address the issue, which Kraham said is an expensive one.

“One of the biggest costs associated with these investigations is that you’re taking cops who were on the streets in these specialized units,” he said. “It’s very costly, it’s very time consuming. These grants can help us supplant some of these costs.”

Other programs the HIDTA typically fund focus on intelligence-sharing, assessing the breadth of the trafficking and developing strategies on how to best resolve drug issues.

Partnerships with Domestic Highway Enforcement address multi-jurisdictional crackdowns, which Kraham said is especially relevant given Binghamton’s status as a transportation hub with access to highways like I-81 and NY-17.

“It’s really bad right now,” he said. “And we’re working hard to fix it.”

This designation will improve our department's abilty to secure new funding sources to aid in our continued battle against heroin —Joseph Zikuski Binghamton Police Chief

Franz Lino/Photography Editor Pictured: Linke Guo, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, in his office. The Binghamton University professor has created an app that allows users to receive information from location-based services while still keeping their whereabouts private.

Users keep location private with app APP FROM PAGE 1

University’s research funds and from money that the Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science allocates to professors conducting research.

He started working on the app in January 2015, but is unsure when it will be released to the public.

The app will be available first on Android devices and will be free to download. In addition to hiding their location, users can add friends from their contact

list who would be allowed to see their location on a map provided in the app. This allows users to choose who they want to share their location with and who they want to keep it hidden from.

Gaoqiang Zhuo, a Ph.D. candidate studying electrical and computer engineering, worked with Guo on the app. He said that the most difficult part was writing the ciphertexts, but working to achieve the goal of providing security for users was why he joined.

“I became involved because it was an interesting and meaningful project,” he said in an email. “The proposed solution of the app we are working on may have an impact on people’s awareness of their privacy protection.”

Yu Chen, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering and a colleague of Guo’s, said that consumers tend to worry about their location being shared without their knowledge.

While smartphones, tablets and

laptops are now irreplaceable in daily life, there are still some uncertainties with them, but he said that this research fills a gap that was present in the communications industry.

“This type of research contributes to the community with new technologies that are badly needed in industry,” Chen wrote in an email. “The broad impact is able to promote the visibility of Binghamton University and build its reputation as a school with high quality research.”

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expensive and more accessible.

The goal of his research is to successfully implement organic nanomaterials in solar energy, therefore eliminating the cost burden that currently stops many people from using solar energy.

Using the grant, Mativetsky will look further into these organic semiconductors. He will be exploring nanowires, rods that transmit an electrical current of extremely small sizes and observing how a current passes through

them. Mativetsky said he believes using nanowires of this size in organic solar cells could improve performance and eventually allow for the manufacturing of flexible solar cells.

“The research component of this CAREER award investigates nanometer-scale properties of individual organic semiconductor nanowires with controlled size, shape and composition,” Mativetsky said. “It serves to guide the development of nextgeneration electronics, sensing and energy harvesting technologies.”

Mativetsky’s research efforts support and engage 15 Ph.D., master’s and undergraduate students across science disciplines at BU. “These research efforts are integrated with educational activities designed to stimulate interest in science among young Binghamton-area students and to improve the retention and training of Binghamton University science undergraduates,” Mativetsky said.

Jaymes Flournoy, a junior majoring in physics, began working in the lab after applying

for the position. He said Mativetsky teaches his students how to work in a laboratory setting by challenging them to think strategically and explore new subject matters.

“Professor Mativetsky encourages you to think analytically and to learn new methods and concepts that you aren’t familiar with, developing you into an effective researcher,” Flournoy said. “Most importantly, I have learned how to be part of a team oriented at solving problems in a laboratory setting.”

According to Jeremy Mehta,

a third-year graduate student studying physics, he has personally been able to make advances in Mativetsky’s research, such as finding the conductive properties in the organic materials that make it usable in energy technologies and utilizing organic semiconductors that would be more cost-efficient than current eco-friendly energy techniques.

“The responsibility Dr. Mativetsky instills into us as researchers propels us to make breakthroughs in our projects,” Mehta said.

Tong Yang, a second-year graduate student studying materials science and engineering, said this grant will provide the research team with the necessary funds to make significant breakthroughs.

“The grant will support us to develop new organic semiconducting nanomaterials that nobody has ever made before,” Yang said. “Which may lead to a deeper understanding about how to build highperformance organic electronic devices.”

SUNY allocates $18M across 31 campuses SUNY FROM PAGE 1 support services such as academic advising to current students and local residents to finish their degrees. According to Nieman there will also be a $250,000 award as part of a $1 million joint proposal with the University at Buffalo, University at Albany and Stony Brook University.

The joint proposal was written in order to develop common learning outcomes and assessment tools for undergraduate courses that are frequently in high demand, such as introductory biology, chemistry and economics classes. The presidents of these universities submitted a proposal together to receive funding for this initiative.

“The awards will allow

us to promote the success of our students, strengthen our partnership with SUNY Broome, … enhance diversity and better serve the greater Binghamton community,” Nieman wrote in an email.

The first award that BU receives will support efforts to improve academic advising for the Binghamton Advantage Program, which will implement more seamless advising between BU and BCC students through a collaboration with SUNY Broome.

The second award will fund collaborations with SUNY Broome and local high schools to increase diversity.

Goals include providing better access to higher education and employment opportunities for

non-traditional students in the Binghamton area, including first-generation students and community college transfers.

The Freshman Research Immersion program will also be expanded to better serve underrepresented minorities and transfer students.

Ryan Yarosh, the Binghamton University director of media and public relations, wrote in an email that the funds will provide more access and support services to help local residents finish their degrees.

“This is great news, as these funds will be used to increase diversity among STEM graduates, as well as strengthen our partnership with SUNY Broome through the SUNY Advantage program,”

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Yarosh said.

Casey Vattimo, the records access officer of SUNY system administration, said that the Investment Fund was established by last year’s state budget in support of the completion agenda. The fund will support programs such as Finish in Four, applied learning and Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP), which have proven successful in supporting on-time degree completion.

“We want to bring those programs to more and more students,” Vattimo wrote in an email. “The Investment Fund is a vehicle for that scale up throughout SUNY and the $18 million announced this month are the first awards to be made from that Fund.”

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Pipe Line LOCAL NEWS Hoverboards banned on campus Binghamton University has prohibited the use and storage of hoverboards on campus and in campus facilities, according to B-Line Announcements. The ban comes from safety concerns related to the combustion of certain brands of the electric hoverboards, which have been known to catch fire both while being ridden and while not in use. The policy may my be reversed pending consumer product safety advisories that only certain models/products pose a risk. Students who currently have hoverboards on campus should refrain from using or charging them.

Binghamton University welcomes Zipcar to campus Zipcar, the largest car-sharing service in the world, has set up shop on BU’s campus. Students who are 18 and older can create an account for $15 and rent cars by-the-hour or day, 24/7.

Binghamton will initially offer three vehicles, a Ford Focus, a Ford C-Max and a Ford Escape 4WD — according to a university press release.

The vehicles can be picked up and dropped off at specially designated spots in Lot D. Gas, insurance and up to 180 miles of driving per day are included in Zipcar rates.

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Student Association E-Board election process to begin The Student Association 2016-2017 Executive Board election process will begin in February.

The positions of President, Executive Vice President, Vice President for Finance, Vice President for Multicultural Affairs, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice President for Programming are available. Letters of intent are due at 5 p.m. on February 19, campaigning will begin on February 23, Sweeps will be on March 8 and Election Day is March 11. All letters of intent must be mailed to the Planning, Research and Elections committee (pre@binghamtonsa.org).

Harpur Spring commencement ceremonies reorganized This Spring, commencement ceremonies for students with majors within Harpur will be organized alphabetically and into three sections.

In the past, the ceremonies have been grouped by major type, such as social sciences, fine arts and humanities, and science and mathematics.

Harpur 1, which will begin at 8:30 a.m. on May 22, will encompass majors from Africana studies to economics. Harpur 2, beginning at 12 noon, will include majors from English to linguistics.

Harpur 3, which will start at 3:30 p.m., will be for majors from mathematics to theater.

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Boar’s Head is Now in the MarketPlace!

While you were on break, the Dining Services team was busy revamping the MarketPlace Deli into a full blown Boar’s Head Delicatessen.

Stop by to taste the changes for yourself!

New sandwich selections, including and some old favorites.

Create a deli sandwich to your liking by selecting from a variety of meats, toppings and breads, just like your favorite corner deli.

All Boar's Head products are gluten free.

If a bagel is what you desire, we will continue to offer bagels from Best Bagels in Town, sold separately or as a sandwich.

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Expanded WORD ON Advising THE STREET gets new BLIZZARD EDITION facility HARPUR FROM PAGE 1 didn’t have nearly enough room to accommodate students.

“The waiting room was always filled,” she said. “I usually had to wait 30-45 minutes for a walk in, which is hard to fit into a schedule with classes, too.”

With a continually growing student population, the old Harpur Advising struggled to handle that number of students, which is why Hanford says the new offices are being built with the long term in mind to continue accommodating more students.

“Our new offices will allow for room to grow,” Hanford said.

“We look to be here for years to come.”

An open house for the new office will be held on Thursday, February 4 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the new location.

Students will be able to come in and meet with advisers as well as get a tour of the new Harpur Advising.

HOW DID THE SNOWSTORN AFFECT THE START TO YOUR SEMESTER?

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Matt Callahan, junior, double-majoring in sociology and human development “I think they should have considered postponing classes because people are coming from hours away and a lot of modes of mass transit still haven’t been started back up yet because there’s just so much snow to clear. I’m sure at least someone driving to Binghamton today will skid or hit black ice.”

Damoon Masouleh, senior, majoring in economics “It took a lot of convincing to get my parents to drive me up to Bing after the blizzard.

But luckily the roads were clear enough to get out of the city and once we were out to Pennsylvania it was an easy ride up. There were, however, trucks that were thrown off the road to the side which was scary to see.”

Bradley McBride, sophomore, doublemajoring in history and economics “[My] flight was cancelled last night so I am now on a flight for Tuesday night which leaves Fort Lauderdale at 9 p.m. and I’m not expecting to be in class till Thursday. So now I’m missing my first 3 days of classes, I emailed all my professors, all of whom understood and were well aware of the situation at hand, but it’s a lot to deal with.”

Jill Chen, a first-year graduate student studying accounting “It’s hard not being able to do anything about the travel delays and not knowing when I’ll even be able to get back to Binghamton. I’ve had to reschedule my flights twice already and my newest flight has also been canceled, so it’s just very frustrating.

For the most part, all of my professors have been pretty understanding about missing classes, but a few haven’t responded to my emails which makes me stress out.”

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in business administration and art and design, said that the new policy was long overdue.

“I think the Binghamton bookstore has been ripping students off for a while now,” she said. “I’m sure they realized they were losing money because cheaper prices were being offered online, so it’s a smart move. It’s gong to benefit both the bookstore and students. It’ll be nice to have the better prices in convenience of the bookstore and

not have to worry about when your book is going to arrive in the mail.”

Websites that are eligible for price match include Amazon, Chegg and Barnes and Noble. However, third party sellers, or “other sellers” on Amazon, as well as Barnes and Noble Marketplace do not qualify for price match. Materials accompanying different textbook editions such as workbooks and CDs will also be incorporated into the price-match policy.

Samantha Ng, a freshman double-majoring in human

development and Asian American studies, said while this new policy seems promising, the bookstore should make the policy more wellknown, as students tend to go to other websites first.

“I think the new price-match policy is going to be useful since students go to the bookstore for a quick and easy grab but at the same time, it’ll need more attention,” Ng said. “Although I’m a freshman, I’ve met a lot of people who don’t normally think to go to the bookstore first because they already

know the prices are higher.”

Students like Carolina Hernandez, a senior majoring in integrative neuroscience, said the policy should have been implemented sooner. According to her, it would have saved her a lot of money throughout most of her semesters at BU. “I normally never even check the bookstore in the first place because the prices can be so outrageous,” Hernandez said. “I think it will be really useful, especially for people who take classes with extensive

textbook lists. Every semester my books can be like, $200 and I have to buy three of them.”

Sheffer said that the price-match policy will continue into future semesters and that it will ensure that students get the best-possible prices for their materials.

“The bookstore continually looks for ways to support students academically and socially as well as offer savings to its students,” Sheffer said. “The price-match program is one more way to accomplish that goal.”

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You know for a while I was pretty excited about creating more hilarious and unpredictable content for you all until I actually got here and saw the perennial cloud that hangs above our campus and realized that I now enter my final semester of underappreciation from both my coworkers and you, my ungrateful audience. You know one day I won't be here making hilarious meta humor and then where will you be? If you are scared about that then make sure you contact me about creating content for Fun Page. Email me at fun@bupipedream.com Maybe even YOU can get a Faces of a Clock comic into Fun Page, even though if last semester proved anything it's that I crushed it by myself and I truly don't need anyone to tell me what to do or stifle my creativity.

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ARTS & CULTURE This spring, Binghamton is acting out Kevin Ren/Contributing Photographer The cast of Hinman Production Company’s fall 2015 musical, “Company,” rehearses in the Hinman Commons. “Company” is a 1970 musical comedy based on the book of the same name by George Furth, with music by Stephen Sondheim.

From 'Hamlet' to 'Horror,' don't miss out on on-campus theater Shauna Bahssin Contributing Writer

The beginning of the semester brings more than just excitement about new classes and new friends; for the avid college-age theatergoer, the beginning of the semester holds promise for the upcoming campus productions.

Though it’ll be hard to beat last season’s shows — which included a Mainstage smash-hit musical and, from our smaller theatre groups on campus, a threeact play and a musical with an intensely difficult score — many of this semester’s well-known titles have the potential to be triumphs. Here is Pipe Dream’s rundown of the semester’s

productions so you won’t miss a single opening curtain.

February 19 and 20: “The Vagina Monologues” (DCP) — The Dickinson Community Players (DCP) are set to kick off this semester’s on-campus theatre scene with their annual production of “The Vagina Monologues.” The play, which premiered in 1996, was written by Eve Ensler, who created the show based on a series of interviews she conducted with women of various ages and backgrounds on the subject of, you guessed it, vaginas. This year’s production will be directed by Eliza Gellis.

March 4 through 13: “Dancing at Lughnasa” (Mainstage) — The Binghamton

University theatre department’s own spring season begins with Brian Freil’s drama, which will be directed by assistant professor Elizabeth Mozer. Set in the 1930s, the play examines the internal structure of an Irish family, the Mundys, during a celebration of the changing of seasons: the festival of Lughnasa. However, throughout the show, moments of celebration and dancing are sharply contrasted with moments of distraught that accompany the familial and financial hardships within the Mundys’ lives.

March 17 through 19: “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” (HPC) — Though unaffiliated with the Mainstage production of “Hamlet” at the end

of the semester, you can get a sneak peak of Shakespeare’s classic with the Hinman Production Company’s (HPC) performance of Thomas Stoppard’s acclaimed spin-off play. The absurdist piece includes guest appearances from all the major characters of “Hamlet,” in scenes created from insinuations of events in the original tragedy, as well as direct quotes from the play. Director(s) for the production will be chosen this week.

April 14 through 16: “Godspell” (HPC) — HPC’s second production of the semester, “Godspell,” is a musical retelling of biblical stories. With music by Stephen Schwartz, the creative mind behind the

music of hits like “Pippin” and “Wicked,” the brilliant score can’t be missed. Director(s) for the production will be chosen this week.

April 29 and 30: “The Rocky Horror Show” (DCP) — Before “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” there was “The Rocky Horror Show.” The music of the cultclassic movie directly originates from the musical, which retains the same science fiction kitsch and over-dramatic scenes.

Something of a modern classic, the production is sure to be a wild experience for all involved.

Marisa Freeman has been chosen to direct this production.

April 29 through May 8: “Hamlet” (Mainstage) — The

BU theatre department closes this semester’s theatre season with one of the most beloved tragedies in English history: William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.”

Even though you’ve likely read the play for a class at some point, you shouldn’t pass up this opportunity to see it staged. The play’s director, professor Anne Brady, auditioned both males and females for the play’s namesake role, and has cast junior and Mainstage regular Danielle Nigro as Hamlet.

DCP’s shows will be performed in the C4 multi-purpose room, HPC’s shows will be performed at the Hinman Commons and both Mainstage shows will be performed at the Watters Theater.

Keep your resolutions With these tips, resolve to stay on track with goals Kara Brown Contributing Writer With the start of a new year comes a new semester, and motivation is in the air. From selfies captioned “new year, new me” to the large size of group fitness classes, it’s obvious that everyone wants this semester to be their best one yet. But remember that you don’t need to completely change your life to elicit positive change. Setting manageable, healthy goals with discernible paths like the ones listed below is your key to success.

Schedule bedtime When most people plan out their busy days, the last thing they think to do is pencil in time to sleep. Even if you think you don’t have time for some shuteye, getting a good night’s sleep improves your mood and helps you stay focused throughout the day. Taking the time to make sleep a priority will make getting through everything else a bit easier. Instead of planning to stay up as late as you need to study, planning to sleep will force you to shift your schedule up and study at a more reasonable hour.

Set weekly fitness goals A lot of people are too broad when setting fitness goals.

Telling yourself that starting tomorrow, you’re going to commit to going to the gym five days a week for the rest of the semester will likely end in a failed resolution. Instead of setting long-term goals that are hard to live up to, start by setting small goals every week. Keeping your schedule for that week and the weather in mind, you’ll be able to tailor your fitness goals to suit your immediate future.

For example, on Sunday you can decide to run Monday and Thursday, lift on Wednesday and take a Zumba class on Saturday.

Once you allow setting weekly

goals to become a habit, you’re no longer just fulfilling a resolution — you’re starting a new lifestyle.

Plan healthy snacks You know when you have classes and you know how long you can go before feeling hungry. But for some reason, you still seem shocked that you leave your 2:40-4:15 with hunger pangs. Instead of letting your hunger get the best of you and reaching for the first bag of chips you see, make a habit of bringing a healthy snack to class to perk you up and hold you over until dinner. Pack a protein-rich snack like an apple and Greek yogurt or hummus and carrots. You’ll thank yourself later.

Take care of your skin While this seems obvious for some, a lot of people tend to skip out on routine skin care. The winter air is too cold and dry to be lax with your skin. If you shy away from washing your face too often this season because it

dries out your skin, you need to find a new face wash and use a good moisturizer. Lathering up and moisturizing in the morning and at night will give your skin the nutrients it needs to protect itself from the cold, and the moisture to prevent dry patches.

You’ll want to avoid any harsh face washes — especially ones with alcohol. Opt for a more gentle formula, and finish it off with a thick moisturizer.

Take the time to clear your head everyday Whether it’s watching an episode of your favorite show, meditating or taking a barre class at the gym, it is essential to get out of your head for a bit every day. The best way to relieve stress is to find the relaxation techniques that work for you before you need them. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health, and making daily relaxation a habit in the beginning of the semester will benefit you down the road.

Illustration by Elizabeth Manning

Illustration by Elizabeth Manning

Go green: recycle clothing Get eco-friendly with outfit swaps and thrift shops Georgia Westbrook Contributing Writer The beginning of a new year and a new semester means it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe. But according to the Council for Textile Recycling, the United States generates around 25 billion pounds of textiles each year. This figure includes clothing, shoes, accessories, linens and more. Around 15 percent of those textiles will get donated or be recycled, but the remaining 85 percent of those textiles end up in landfills across the nation. Keep this in mind while you change up your semester aesthetic and remember that there are lots of ways to build a better wardrobe this year that can be both stylistically and environmentally conscious.

The first step to revamping your wardrobe is to get rid of all of the clothes that do not fit, do not make you feel amazing or do not have special memories attached to them. Sell these not-quiteperfect pieces on eBay if you are looking to make some cash; if you want to get rid of them even more quickly, donate them to Goodwill, the Salvation Army or

another local charity. Many high schools take old formal dresses to give to girls for prom through organizations like Becca’s Closet and Operation Prom, but they usually accept clean casual clothes to give to kids who need them as well. Animal shelters, including the Front Street Animal Shelter and the Humane Society in Binghamton, often take sweatshirts and T-shirts to use as bedding for the animals, so if you have stained or ripped garments, that is a great way to skip tossing them in the trash.

If you have clothes that do not quite fit or items you cannot wear but cannot bear to part with either, there are tons of ways to repurpose them. If you have a lot of T-shirts in your dresser, you can easily make a blanket with the help of many a YouTube tutorial.

Jeans can be turned into cut-offs or pillows by sewing the legs and waist shut, or can be turned into a jean skirt by ripping out the seams and reworking them with a hot glue gun.

Clothing swaps are another great way to clean out your closet without really getting rid of clothes. Invite a bunch of friends over and ask them to bring some

of their old clothes, which you can then trade with each other.

You will be able to pawn off some of your old stuff, and acquire that cardigan you’ve been eyeing on your friend all last semester.

Once you’ve cleaned out your closet, it might look a little empty. To fill it with new clothes, you have plenty of green options in the Binghamton area. The Salvation Army on the East Side of Binghamton, the Thrifty Shopper on Upper Front Street and the Goodwill on the Vestal Parkway all offer great, inexpensive finds. When shopping in other stores, look out for brands that use recycled materials, commit to green practices, and donate portions of their proceeds to environmental causes. The brand Reformation makes their dresses out of surplus fabric and with processes that use less water than traditional methods. The outdoor gear brand Patagonia makes their fleece jackets out of old plastic bottles, and does a lot of advocacy work for water and natural land conservation.

Prove Kermit the Frog wrong this semester, and make being “green” not just easy, but fashionable, too.

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Break your routine and break a sweat

Switch up your workout with these simple and effective exercises Kara Brown Contributing Writer

Starting a new exercise regimen on your own can be difficult, especially if you don’t know where to begin. Most people pick one exercise routine and stick to it, even after it gets boring. To keep your workouts fresh, Pipe Dream has assembled a list of 10 exercises to choose from to mix things up. Choose five per day, and once you’ve done them all the way through, repeat the circuit two to four more times.

Back Behinds: 1 minute

Bicycles: 30

Donkey Kicks: 10 on each leg

Elbow Circles: 1 minute

(a) Sit upright with your legs in a comfortable position and your arms straight out to your sides, palms facing forward and fingertips pointing out to your sides. (b) Bend at your elbow and bring your arms in, squeezing your elbows behind your back while squeezing your shoulder blades together. (c) Straighten your arms back out; repeat the in and out motion until the minute is up.

(a) Lay on your back with both hands behind your head and your legs straight out on the floor. (b) Draw one knee into your chest, keeping your other leg extended and bring your opposite elbow to your bent knee. (c) Extend your bent leg while drawing your other leg into the chest and switching elbows.

(a) Start on all fours with your hands beneath your shoulders and your knees beneath your hips, your back flat and your feet flexed. (b) Move one leg up, foot flat toward the ceiling while squeezing your glutes and keeping your hips square to the ground. (c) Bring your leg back down without letting your knee touch the ground and repeat on the other side.

(a) Sit upright with your legs in a comfortable position and your arms out to your sides and bent at a 90 degree angle with your fingertips pointing to the ceiling. (b) Begin to draw tiny circles with your elbows, keeping your triceps parallel to the ground and your arms moving fast.

Squat to Curtsy Lunge: 10 lunges on each leg

Jumping Lunges: 5 on each leg

(a) Start with your feet hip width apart and sit low into a squat, with your back flat and your knees behind your toes. (b) Take your right leg and cross it behind your left leg so it’s just outside of your left leg, and go down and up to complete one curtsy lunge. (c) Return to your center squat; repeat (b) on the other side while staying low and continue to alternate side to side.

Football Feet: 30 seconds (a) Start standing with your feet shoulder width apart and your knees bent so you’re in a half squat. (b) With your weight on your toes, quickly pick one foot an inch off of the ground. (c) Drop that foot as you pick up your other foot; continue to alternate, touching your toes down as fast as you can while staying as low as you can.

(a) Stand with your feet hip width apart and step one foot back into a lunge. (b) Push yourself off of the ground using only your legs. (c) While you’re in the air quickly switch your feet so you land in a lunge with your feet placed opposite to where they started; continue to alternate.

Running Knee: 15 seconds on each leg, no rest in between legs (a) Stand with your feet hip width apart, knees slightly bent and arms extended overhead. (b) Draw one of your knees into your chest as your arms pull down to your sides, creating a crunch-like movement. (c) Quickly tap that toe down on the ground and extend the arms back overhead; continue to run the same knee in and down.

Mountain Climbers: 30 seconds

Squat Swing: 10 (a) Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder width apart and grip a weight — or something heavy like a textbook between your hands — with your arms extended out in front of you at shoulder height. (b) Fold forward at your waist, keeping your arms straight (not locked) and bring your object between your legs as you bend into a squat. (c) Squeeze your glutes as you swing back up to standing, pushing the pelvis forward once you’re upright; continue to swing back and forth.

(a) Start in a full plank position with your hands beneath your shoulders, your back flat, your butt down and your elbows soft. (b) Pick up one leg and draw your knee in toward the chest, keeping the core tight. (c) Quickly switch legs; continue to alternate.

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Breanna Tahany, an undeclared freshman, demonstrates 10 exercises to keep you in shape this spring. Pick any five to keep your workouts from getting stale.

Major Key: Follow these social media celebs With the help of Twitter and Instagram, find your inspiration online Georgia Westbrook Contributing Writer Recently, the producer DJ Khaled has taken Snapchat by storm by posting inspirational videos to his story. Checking his feed daily has become a habit for many people, as it contains some nuggets of wisdom, which Khaled refers to as “major keys” to living.

But DJ Khaled isn’t the only one using social media to drop some wisdom. If you dig through enough garbage retweets, the internet can actually provide a constant source of inspiration for the new year, and can definitely help make 2016 #blessed. If you can’t get enough of DJ Khaled’s advice, follow the accounts below

for even more wisdom.

Snapchat: caseyneistat: Casey Neistat is a vlogger and producer who often shares his day-in-the-life style videos through Snapchat, in addition to posting them to his YouTube account. His style of talking directly to the camera about what he is doing helps the viewer feel connected to Neistat, and will definitely inspire you to be more curious about what is around you and to work harder to make sure you are doing the things you love. hannahbgood: In addition to showing off her killer abs, Hannah Bronfman, a DJ and fitness celebrity, shares videos and pictures of her workouts,

healthy meals and celebrity events. Yes, she has it all, and her account will make you want it all, too.

Twitter: @simonsinek: Author and TED talker Simon Sinek tweets about life, work and play, while providing inspirational insights about achieving success. Sinek’s goal of providing inspiration is clear in his Twitter bio, in which he writes, “To run & jump & laugh & cry & love & hope & imagine … to experience as much as I can all for one purpose: to inspire.” @GinaRudan: Every day, author and Google employee Gina Rudan shares her insights about life, including making

tough choices and tackling challenges. A recent example is a quote Rudan shared from Goethe: “We must always change, renew, rejuvenate ourselves; otherwise we harden.” @UncleRUSH: Russell Simons often tweets short and sweet messages about love, peace and happiness, as well as other insightful articles or stories. The business magnate is constantly praising other celebrities, and will remind you to compliment your friends a little more often.

Instagram: @levoleague: Levo League began as a website for Millennial job seekers and young professionals, but has since morphed into a more socially

driven network for those same audience members to connect and share ideas. Their Instagram account shares inspiring images paired with easy actions to take to get ahead in your career, making the thought of post-graduation adult life a little less stressful. @natgeotravel: Run by National Geographic Magazine, this account is constantly filling feeds with awe-inspiring photos that will make you want to go anywhere you can get a plane ticket to. Even if you can’t really afford to travel this semester, this account will remind you to get outside and off campus, to look around and to see things in a new light.

Tumblr: the-worship-project.tumblr. com: Even if you are not religious, you’ll be able to find a post you like on this account. The account pairs inspiring quotes with killer visual design skills to create images you will definitely consider making your phone background. thetrevorproject.tumblr.com: This account, run by The Trevor Project — an organization that provides services and support to LGBTQ youth — shares things from across the web including articles, comics, quotes, pictures and advice. Whether or not you identify as LGBTQ, this account offers lots of inspiration to overcome challenges you might be facing in any part of your life.

OPINIONS Monday, January 25, 2016

There is no 'normal' accent Don't judge others by how they prounce their words Kristen Dipietra

Columnist

DITCH THE STATUS QUO American voters have dictated that the 2016 presidential election will be the end of establishment politicians, and the Editorial Board is sharing that same fervor.

Within the coming weeks, the Student Association Planning, Research and Elections committee (PRE) will begin accepting letters of intent for SA E-Board positions, and we would love to see new faces applying for the spots.

Throughout the years, we have seen many of the same people apply for positions in the SA. The presidential election always seems to be narrowed down to a candidate with the Greek vote and a candidate groomed within the SA. The SA has come to be viewed more as an additional club on campus, consisting of a group of people with similar backgrounds and interests. But it doesn’t have to be like this. There is certainly

nothing wrong with the current SA, but it would be great to see a greater variety of representation in our student government.

Being on the Student Association is a job, not a club responsibility. There are countless BU students who hold leadership positions that could make them qualified for a spot on the SA executive board.

Just because you haven’t been involved in student government before does not mean that your window of opportunity has closed.

Last year, Ruslan Klafehn became vice president of multicultural affairs in what started as a writein campaign. He was not a part of the Student Association — he was virtually an outsider when he ran

for the position.

Many students voice concerns or issues regarding different aspects of campus, from diversity to student affairs and resources.

The SA E-Board positions offer students a platform to address obstacles, and many members of the Binghamton University undergraduate community do no take advantage of this opportunity for change.

If you are not interested in running, do not let that turn you away from being informed. Take the time to really engage this election season, get to know the candidates and cast well-informed votes. SA E-Board positions come with power and responsibility — SA E-Board members operate

with over a $2 million budget and it is important to be mindful of who is elected. They will have a major impact on the campus community.

If you’ve never considered the SA before, think about it again. Run on a platform that is fresh, or that addresses a new side of the University. If running for office isn’t your thing, reach out to presidents of clubs you are involved in and encourage them to pursue a position. We all have issues that we care deeply for. Whether you want to revitalize Harpur’s Ferry or create more tutoring services on campus, you have the power to do so. The SA needs a new voice and you can be it.

Views expressed in the opinion pages represent the opinions of the columnists. The only piece which represents the views of the Pipe Dream Editorial Board is the Staff Editorial, above. The Editorial Board is composed of the Editor-in-Chief, News Editor, Opinions Editor, Arts & Culture Editor and Sports Editor.

Accents. They can be sexy, obnoxious or just plain intriguing. A foreign accent may warrant questions like “Where are you from?”, “Is that your real voice?” or “Is there peanut butter in your mouth?”

I myself have received both smiles and raised eyebrows when I casually order a ‘small cawfee.’ Everyone has their own affinity for certain accents.

Most of what we are attracted or not attracted to are based on stereotypes.

Many Americans are charmed by a British accent because of our colonial perception of the British as elegant or high class. Others may be attracted to a French or Spanish accent because Paris or Barcelona are seen as romantic epicenters. I personally prefer an accent that connotes power or dominance, hence why I lose it whenever I hear Christoph Waltz speak.

But what about accents that are deemed less than sexy?

Psychologists and linguists have been studying the social significance of accents and dialects for years as well as their exclusionary consequences. We subconsciously view a person’s accent as indicative of their education and income level.

There is a difference between New Yorkers and New Yawkers.

People who grow up in the same house together may not speak the same. We associate with different people, who either stand ‘in line’ or ‘on line.’ These subtle contrasts help us to form our identities, but do not define us. A person with a strong New York accent may be seen as tough, or crass, eminent of a lower-income neighborhood.

Isn’t judging someone based on their accent just an extension of class or ethnic discrimination? If you can detect ignorance, sass, or low

education just by the way a person emphasizes certain syllables, how can you not use these presumptions to judge one’s character? A person from ‘Lawn guyland’ can be just as intelligent as a person from Long Island. The stigma against people with strong accents and dialects goes further then affectionately teasing them.

In the workplace, people with atypical accents or dialects are often discriminated against. Employers may not care where you’re from, unless they can hear it in your voice.

We all strive for clarity and conformity in a professional environment. Too often we become frustrated with foreign professors, regardless of their credentials, simply because we can’t decipher what they are saying.

Many people feel pressured to conform and change their unique inflictions to seem more intelligent. Eliza Doolittle may have been proficient in disguising her cockney twang, but she could not change who she truly was. So even if we may try to feign normalcy in a work environment, we shouldn’t listen to the hate from anyone else, whether it be a significant other, or a very judgmental Starbucks barista. For every person who finds your voice repugnant, there will be at least three that find it fascinating. I was once told that my Queens dialect was ‘exotic.’

Everyone has their own perception of what is normal.

If someone does not adhere to these perceptions, it is easy to denounce them or discredit what they have to say. Whether your voice reflects the briskness of London, the mellowness of Georgia, or the spunk of Brooklyn, have pride in where you’re from. Your accent may not make you unique, but the qualities you have adopted from your birthplace will influence your character and outlook on life.

— Kristen DiPietra is an undeclared sophomore

Why I believe Trump's candidacy is a good thing

Donald Trump has been ostracized by the Republican Party, but he is exposing a truth Steven Lazickas

Guest Columunist

I’m glad Donald Trump is running for president. I think the Trump campaign is valuable to America, and I think you’ll agree with me. Before I’m branded with a scarlet “T” and ostracized by anyone ready for Hillary or those feeling the Bern, I would like to clarify that I am writing on only Trump’s candidacy, not the prospect of him actually being elected. The reality TV star and name brand has made waves in the arena of American politics, and I support what his campaign’s done for America.

Trump’s seemingly inexplicable popularity baffles many, except for his supporters. I come from a small and relatively rural town in Upstate New York. That is to say, I have experience with Trump supporters.

Trump’s support stems from his “ability to say what everybody’s thinking,” “his willingness to do what needs to be done,” and that the federal deficit dictates that “America needs to be run more like a business.” To most observers, these explanations still don’t hold up to even a cursory analysis of Trump’s questionable record as a businessperson. Even with that, I have to agree with Trump fans: Donald J. Trump actually might be the candidate we need to start improving this country.

Trump’s domestic policy predicates itself on the more-thanslightly nativist belief that America is for Americans, not immigrants or refugees. Trump appeals to individuals who want to close the border and put Muslim Americans into a federal database. Trump feeds intolerance. His foreign policy comes from a gamble as to whether the American public understands the intricacies of geopolitics, which

they often don’t and there’s nothing wrong with that. Trump’s campaign is founded upon the ignorance and fear of generations of Americans, as portions of his website’s “positions” section reads like a wish list for hate groups, and his rallies are actually terrifying. So how on earth is Trump’s candidacy a good thing?

Donald’s candidacy is a wakeup call for America. He really does bring to the table everything America needs to change. I am not saying that he has the skills or abilities to be an effective leader of the free world, nor do I approve of his ideas of what needs changing in America. I’m stating that the Trump campaign and its supporters, his candidacy itself, demonstrate what desperately needs reform in America.

The man validates Americans who have little more understanding of government or politics than their own feelings. Trump appeals to hardworking Americans who rely on

themselves rather than government resources; his supporters are often working-to-middle-class white males and rural conservatives, which constituted half the guys I went to high school with. Trump is not like most other politicians — rather than preying on ignorance and fear, he incites and supports it. Rallying around his audacious rhetoric and bombastic behavior, Trump’s supporters have indeed illuminated a need for America to change. The virtue of Trump’s candidacy is that it pushes America’s unfortunate ignorance into the mainstream.

The characteristics, not the demographics, of Trump supporters are a damning representation of the American populace.

This stark condemnation, however, acts as a segue into change. Here we are, America: face to face with our demons. He has made it impossible not to see the overflowing anger of middle America. We now see the crazed eyes

of our brothers and sisters bulging at the opportunity to build walls and exclude people. We see thousands of people cheering and laughing at his sexist quips against women who don’t support him. Instead of talking about fixing America’s issues, he encourages them.

We have the opportunity to confront those issues — the culmination of America’s bigotry, misogyny, ignorance, fear and xenophobia has reared his oddly coifed and golden-hued head. Trump could say the most ridiculously ignorant thing that passes behind his hair and be lauded for his fearlessness to say what’s on his mind. He inspires people to give in to their fear and turn it into hate.

It’s now time to fix those problems.

Like Trump’s affiliations with political parties, people change.

Make America great by making her people great, and greatness in character is worth more than greatness in wealth. Great kindness

does more to make our enemies fewer because it makes our allies more plentiful. Thank you for your candidacy, Mr. Trump.

— Steven Lazickas is a junior double-majoring in political science and history

Donald's candidacy is a wakeup call for America

January 25, 2016 | bupipedream.com

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SPORTS

Binghamton splits pair of conference meets over weekend Behind Garcia, Bearcats rally to top Drexel, 16-15, but fall to UPenn Kyle McDonald Pipe Dream Sports The Binghamton University wrestling team recorded a comeback victory in Philadelphia on Friday night, edging out Drexel, 16-15, to earn its second straight road victory.

The Bearcats (7-5, 4-3 Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association) started slowly out of the gate, losing their first three bouts of the night to fall behind the Dragons, 9-0. Coming off its first conference win against American University last weekend, Drexel (4-7, 1-3 EIWA) came out on top in the three lightest weight classes.

“We’re at the point in the system where everything should be routine,” BU head coach Matt Dernlan said. “That crowd was one of the loudest I’ve ever seen, that could’ve contributed [to the slow start]. Although we did start off slow but the way we finished was great.”

The momentum was dramatically swung in favor of the Bearcats when freshman Frankie Garcia earned a win at the 149-pound class. Garcia was up against a formidable opponent, redshirt junior Matt Cimato, who is nationally ranked as the 13thbest 149-pounder in the nation.

After a scoreless match, Garcia took down his opponent in extra time to earn a victory and finally put BU on the scoreboard.

Coach Dernlan had high praise for the freshman. “[The victory] was gigantic,” Dernlan said.” You’ve got a true freshman who’s in a hostile atmosphere with 2,000 people going absolutely bananas and he’s

Kevin Huaman/Contributing Photographer Steve Schneider posted a decision victory in Friday’s 184-pound bout to push BU ahead of Drexel on its way to a 16-15 win on Friday.

already seen three guys go out in front of him and lose and now it’s his job to wrestle [one of the top] guys in the country and he wasn’t even phased.”

Sophomore 157-pounder Vincent DePrez followed up Garcia’s key victory with a commanding win of his own, earning a major decision and cutting Drexel’s lead to 9-7.

Drexel redshirt sophomore Austin Rose defeated redshirt freshman Anthony DePrez at 165 to push the Drexel lead to 12-7, but after that the Bearcats made their

final run of the night to seal the victory.

The Bearcats’ senior leader, 28th-ranked Jack McKeever, recorded a hard-fought 2-1 win at the 174-pound class. Next up for BU was 19th-ranked sophomore Steve Schneider, who defeated Drexel sophomore Stephen Louiseau, 3-0, at the 184-pound class. This win gave Binghamton the lead, 13-12 and the Bearcats would not look back. Binghamton capped off its run with another decision victory, 12-8, this time by freshman 197-pounder Mark

Tracy.

“We showed character and we didn’t give in,” Dernlan said.

“We kept fighting. That was the biggest character win since I’ve been here.”

Drexel was able to end the day with a decision victory in the heavyweight contest to close, but the effort was not enough. The Bearcats escaped with a one-point victory, 16-15, to improve to 4-2 in conference.

In addition to the clutch performance of Garcia, Dernlan saw McKeever and Schneider as

integral to the Bearcats’ success.

With wins on Friday, they both earned their eighth dual victories of the season and have combined for just three losses in the Bearcats’ 11 duals meets this season.

“You know when you’ve got a couple of stalwarts, guys you can rely on, it gives added comfort and confidence to the other guy,” Dernlan said. “Any match we go into we’ve got these two guys. We can count on their best effort, win or lose.”

In Sunday’s match at

Pennsylvania, BU opened the match with decision victory from 125-pound freshman Steve Bulzomi to put the Bearcats ahead, 3-0. But the Quakers (3-1, 3-1 EIWA) struck back with five consecutive victories to put BU in a 21-3 hole late. Despite wins by McKeever, Tracy and heavyweight redshirt freshman Connor Calkins to close, Binghamton fell, 24-9.

The Bearcats are set to return to action on Saturday at Ithaca College. First match is scheduled for 2 p.m. from the Ben Light Gymnasium in Ithaca, New York.

New coach sets high goals Bhattacharjee brings fresh outlook to women's soccer Jeffrey Twitty Assistant Sports Editor

Photo Provided by BU Athletics Junior jumper Keishorea Armstrong earned first place finishes in the long jump and triple jump events at the Cornell Upstate Challenge on Saturday.

BU continues indoor season Bearcat men third, women fourth at Upstate Challenge Derek Schuster Contributing Writer The men’s and women’s track and field teams were hard at work this winter break, racing in three meets over the recess.

For the first meet of the new year, the Bearcats traveled to Cornell for the Southern Tier Collegiate Open, boasting a host of top finishers in the non-team scoring event.

Among the men’s teams highlights were junior Jon Alkins, who won the 200-meter in 22.20.

Junior Eric Holt won the men’s 3,000-meter (8:45.19) in a race that featured five Bearcats in the top six.

Off the track, senior Joe Miceli and junior Peter Fagan took first and second respectively in the pole vault. Miceli recorded a height of 16-4¾ while Fagan fell just short at 16-0¾.

On the women’s side, the highlights came off the track, with three first-place finishes in field events.

Sophomore Brooke Bonney won the weight throw, recording a season-best 54-8. Junior Sarah

Haley won the pole vault (125½), while junior Keishorea Armstrong won the long jump with a distance of 12-5½.

After a week of rest, the Bearcats took to the track again at Penn State for the Nittany Lion Challenge, an event which didn’t feature team scoring.

Miceli captured the win again in the pole vault, this time clearing a height of 15-9¼, while Fagan finished sixth (14-9½).

Back on the track, senior Adam Mcle finished second in the 800-meter, running a time of 1:52.13.

Armstrong was the top finisher on the women’s side, placing third in the 60-meter with a time of 7.55. Also finishing near the top for the women were senior Tori Shaffer, who finished fourth in the high jump (5-7) and junior Ana Herbert who finished fifth in the 400-meter (59.60).

Finally, the Bearcats headed back to Cornell last weekend for the Upstate Challenge. That meet saw the men finish third and the women fourth, both out of eight competing squads.

The men’s middle distance squad earned a pair of secondplace finishes with freshman Shamar Powell in the 800-meter (1:56.06) and Holt in the 1000-meter (2:28.40).

In the pole vault, Miceli got his third win in a row of the year, recording a height of 16-8, while teammate Fagan finished third (15-3).

Senior Pat Heikklia was the top thrower of the day for the Bearcats, finishing first in the shot put (53-5½) and third in the weight throw (51-8¼).

On the women’s side, junior Sarah Osaheni was the top finisher for the team on the track, running a time of 58.37 in the 400-meter, good enough for second place.

On the field, it was Armstrong who highlighted the team’s performance, finishing first in the long jump (19-10¾) and second in the triple jump (40-0¾).

The Bearcats are set to compete next at the National Open, hosted by Penn State. The first event is scheduled for Friday at noon.

Coming into Binghamton with a strong vision and a knack for recruiting, Neel Bhattacharjee, who took the helm of the Binghamton women’s soccer program last month after the reassignment of Sarah McClellan, is already working hard to make the most of his first shot as a collegiate head coach.

“Neel is a highly respected coach and leader on a national level and has accumulated significant quality experience with championship programs and elite student-athletes,” BU Director of Athletics Pat Elliot said in Bhattacharjee’s introductory press conference. “We are excited to have Neel join our athletics family and lead our women’s soccer program into the future.”

Planning to use his relationships with club teams across the region to turn Binghamton into a destination for elite talent in the Northeast, Bhattacharjee got his first taste of coaching in the Southwest. A member of Arizona State’s men’s club soccer team while working toward a Ph.D. in geography, Bhattacharjee first found his passion for coaching in the Grand Canyon state while working with club soccer programs in the area.

“Eventually one opportunity led to another,” Bhattacharjee said.

“So I started working with a highprofile club out there, the Olympic Development Program, on the state level and then on the regional level — and it eventually led to me working on the [Under-21] U.S. National Team. Shortly after that I knew that was what I wanted to do as a career and that’s when I decided to get into Division I athletics.”

Serving as an associate head coach at George Washington University from 2006-08, Bhattacharjee helped to oversee a GW team that improved its record in the Atlantic 10 conference each year. Moving to serve as a recruiting coordinator and goalkeeper coach

for Atlantic Coast Conference member Boston College in the 2009 season, Bhattacharjee shined in his role with the Eagles in arguably the most competitive collegiate soccer conference in the nation. During his three seasons at BC, Bhattacharjee’s teams reached the national playoffs each year — bringing the Eagles as far as the semifinal round in 2010.

Making his move to Central New York in 2011, Bhattacharjee spent four years on ACC-member Syracuse’s staff, with a career highlight of bringing in a top20 recruiting class in 2014.

Bhattacharjee also assisted the Orange with on-field training, opponent scouting, scheduling, budgeting and compliance.

Now in charge for the Bearcats, Bhattacharjee is impressed with all that BU has to offer academically, athletically and administratively.

“From top to bottom I felt there was a lot to offer here,” Bhattacharjee said of his newest home campus. “So I’m excited because there are tremendous upsides — it’s somewhere I can recruit to and ultimately I think it’s a school where we can be competing for an America East championship in the not-toodistant future.”

[BU] 's a school where we can be competing for an America East Championship in the not-toodistant future —Neel Bhattacharjee BU Head Coach

Leading a team featuring veterans who were in contention for America East (AE) women’s soccer titles in the not-too-distant past, Bhattacharjee looks forward to establishing a relationship with his returning players during the spring season. He will also work to establish a new culture for the Bearcats on and off of the field.

“I do want to become more familiar with each player in terms of what they do, physically, tactically, technically, mentally,” he said. “It’s important for me to have a good relationship with each player as far as what’s going to be effective from a coaching standpoint.”

While many of Bhattacharjee’s tactical changes to the team are set to come later this spring, he says that fans can expect a disciplined, compact defense to complement a possession-style and attack-minded offense this fall — welcome changes after the Bearcats were shutout nine times in 2015. For now, however, Bhattacharjee is embracing his newest role one day at a time.

“It’s really time to get things organized,” he said, “and get together a plan in terms of what the different days of the spring will look like.”

Photo Provided by BU Athletics Neel Bhattacharjee served as an assistant coach at Syracuse, Boston College and George Washington before being named the new head coach of the Binghamton women’s soccer program.

TRACK AND FIELD

Bearcats compete in three meets over winter break See Page 9 Monday, January 25, 2016

Vladimir Koleshikov/Contributing Photographer Sophomore forward Willie Rodriguez currently ranks fifth in the America East in scoring, averaging 14.0 points per game.

Bearcats struggle to find offensive consistency Binghamton opens AE play 0-5, rebounds to top UML, 64-57

E.Jay Zarett Sports Editor Finding offensive production has become a major problem for the Binghamton men’s basketball team throughout conference play.

As a team, the Bearcats (4-15, 1-5 America East) currently rank last in the nine-team AE in almost every major offensive category, including scoring offense (58.4 points per game), field goal percentage offense (36.4 percent) and 3-point field goal percentage (27.4 percent).

“It’s tough to find buckets when you need them and that’s something that we have to keep really working on,” BU head coach Tommy Dempsey said following BU’s 58-43 loss to New Hampshire on January 9. “I haven’t seen a team struggle quite like this from an offensive standpoint.”

Binghamton’s struggles from behind the 3-point line have hurt the offensive spacing. Sophomore forward Dusan Perovic and redshirt

freshman guard John Schurman, the team’s two top threats from deep, have both struggled to find any shooting consistency so far this season. Perovic — who knocked down 3-pointers at a 45.3 percent clip last season before tearing his ACL — is shooting just 26.7 percent from behind the arc while Schurman has hit just nine 3-pointers through the first 15 games of his debut season.

With few threats behind the arc, opponents have been able to pack the paint against the Bearcats. Vermont helped off Binghamton’s perimeter players, cutting off drives to the basket and double-teaming in the post, making it difficult for the Bearcats to attack the rim. UVM (11-9, 3-2 AE) topped BU, 61-52 on Thursday.

“That’s just something we’re going to have to work out, playing out of those traps,” Dempsey said.

“Because right now there’s not enough respect for our team as a 3-point shooting team, so it makes it easy to trap in the half court

when we get the ball inside.”

Sophomore forward Willie Rodriguez — a member of the AE all-rookie team last season — has had to shoulder much of the Binghamton offense so far this season. Rodriguez currently ranks fifth in the AE in scoring at 14.0 points per game and ninth in rebounding at 6.3 per contest.

Rodriguez has scored in double-figures in all but one of BU’s conference games this season. He poured in 20 points and 11 rebounds in the loss to New Hampshire, chipped in 19 points in Binghamton’s 76-72 loss to Hartford on January 13 and finished with 12 points in BU’s 8059 loss at Albany last week.

But, Rodriguez has had a tendency to be passive offensively in the first half, before starting to attack the basket in the second.

Dempsey believes that the team’s offense could become more efficient if Rodriguez could score earlier in games.

“He’s a great closer, a great

second half player,” Dempsey said following the loss to Vermont.

“But there are times where, when we’re struggling to score, he’s got to recognize that as our leading scorer. You’ve got to go. You’ve got to go make plays, you’ve got to force the action a little bit.”

While Binghamton has struggled offensively, BU has managed to keep games competitive with a strong defense.

BU ranks third in the AE in scoring defense, allowing just 69.8 points per game. The Bearcats almost sprung an upset of conference leading Stony Brook in its AE opener on January 6, holding SBU (15-4, 6-0 AE) to just a 41.1 percent shooting clip from the field. But, the Bearcats failed to get timely buckets and ultimately fell, 62-52.

“Our guys are competing, we’re defending, we’re doing a lot of good things on the defensive end,” Dempsey said following the game against Stony Brook. “We’re not necessarily a man team, a

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zone team, a press team. We mix our defenses well and I think that we’ve been able to keep a lot of teams off balance.”

BU returned to action on Sunday and picked up its first AE victory of the season, topping UMass Lowell, 64-57. The Bearcats again delivered a strong defensive effort, forcing 23 turnovers while

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holding the River Hawks to just a 38 percent shooting clip from the floor. Rodriguez and junior guard Marlon Beck finished the game with 17 points apiece.

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More scoring threats, improved defense spark BU

With four AE victories, Bearcats have recorded most conference wins since 2012-13 Orlaith McCaffrey Assistant Sports Editor When star sophomore guard and reigning America East (AE) Rookie of the Year Jasmine Sina suffered a torn right ACL during a preseason conditioning session last fall, many were quick to count the Binghamton women’s basketball team (9-10, 4-2 AE) out of contention for yet another season.

BU second-year head coach Linda Cimino, however, remained positive, confident that her remaining players could pick up the slack.

“We still have the same goals, which are to continue to improve and get better, learn the system and change the culture of the program,” she said after Sina’s injury. “Even with Jasmine not in the lineup, I believe that we will have others step up.”

Stepping up is just what multiple Bearcats have done this season, as different players have delivered clutch performances in each of Binghamton’s victories.

While sophomore guard Imani Watkins continues to produce offensively, averaging 16.6 points per contest, she hasn’t been alone in a season that has delivered as many conference wins as the past two years combined. Sophomore forward Alyssa James is BU’s leading defender and bests Watkins’ point average by a tenth of a point at

16.7 per contest. Senior guard Kim Albrecht is dominant from the freethrow line, leading the AE at an 89.1 percent clip. Freshman guard Rebecca Carmody has been one of Binghamton’s leading scorers on multiple occasions and made a buzzer-beating shot to give BU its first conference win in a year, a 5150 victory over New Hampshire.

“Our team is really coming together,” Cimino said. “I think we have great team chemistry. On any given night, anybody can be our leading scorer.”

Last season Binghamton relied almost entirely on rookie guards Sina and Watkins to carry the team.

Even with Sina out of the lineup, this year’s squad has found a way to come out on top in twice as many games as they did last season.

Despite being picked to finish last in the conference preseason poll, BU has proven to be arguably the biggest surprise in the conference this season, earning four victories in six games to tie for fourth place in the AE. This small sample size is significant for the Binghamton program as it represents its highest win total since the 2012-13 season.

The success BU has achieved this season is due largely to an upgraded defense spearheaded by James, who has been an outstanding post presence in her first year as a Bearcat. The 6-foot-1 forward is tied for 10th in the nation in blocked shots per game, averaging 3.17 per

contest. James’ ability to contest shots has helped Binghamton hold its opponents to 60 points or fewer in four of its last five games.

Last season, the Bearcats allowed a conference-worst 71.4 points per game. This year, however, BU has cut that total to just 58.6 points per contest. “[Defense] has been our point of emphasis,” Cimino said. “Having Alyssa anchoring our defense has helped us tremendously. Our zone is really active right now.”

Even in losses, the Binghamton defense has performed well above last season’s performances. Against Albany — the four-time reigning conference champions — last week, the Bearcats held senior forward Shereesha Richards, the AE’s leading scorer, to just 15 points — 10 fewer than her season average.

The Bearcats fell by just 12 to the AE powerhouse.

Although the BU defense has shown remarkable improvement compared to that of recent years, areas of weakness remain that must be addressed for Binghamton to have a shot at leading the pack.

A major concern for the Bearcats is the number of points they allow in transition, particularly off of turnovers. In Sunday’s 75-70 overtime victory over UMass Lowell, BU committed 20 turnovers.

“Our transition defense in the first half was not good,” Cimino said.

“Our guards missed about four box

outs and we left the shooters open, so there was miscommunication in transition defense.”

After a game-tying 3-pointer by Albrecht with just over four seconds

left sent the contest into overtime, the Binghamton defense returned to its powerful form, forcing three turnovers and allowing the River Hawks to net just four points.

The Bearcats are set to return to action on Wednesday against UMBC. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the RAC Arena in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Emily Earl/Pipe Dream Photographer Sophomore forward Alyssa James is averaging 16.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game on the season.