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TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Friday, February 26, 2016 | Vol. LXXXIX, Issue 10 | Binghamton University | bupipedream.com

Celebrating 70 Years as the Free Word on Campus

Contract negotiations in question Wages, health care contested in Sodexo, union discussions Carla Sinclair Assistant News Editor

like healthcare, education, shelter, violence and harassment. In response to these, she talked about how knowing and realizing people’s struggles, working together as allies and raising awareness can help those in need. She added that often the only times marginalized people are given visibility is in correlation with trauma. “When we speak trans women of color names, it’s often when they cannot speak back,” Mock said. “Similar in the sense that we often speak the names of black people when they

Almost all food on campus is prepared, cooked and served by members of Sodexo’s workforce, many of whom students have grown to know by name or face. But since June 30 of last year, they’ve been working without a contract. Binghamton University Sodexo workers are represented by Albanybased United Professional and Service Employees Union (UPSEU) 1222. The union has represented the workers since May of 2015, when the workers voted out previous union Rochester Regional Joint Board with a 124-88 vote. With the previous union, workers were unable to protest labor practices such as low wages or expensive healthcare. According to UPSEU 1222 labor relations representative Paul Iachetta, the current union wants to fix this. However, according to Iachatta and labor relations representative Bryan Staul, negotiations have faced complications. After months of negotiating with Sodexo for a package including increased healthcare coverage, wage increases and an improved retirement plan, Iachetta said

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Kevin Sussy/Pipe Dream Photographer Janet Mock, the keynote of the Black Student Union (BSU)’s celebration of Black History Month, speaks with students. Mock is an activist, a New York Times best-selling author, host of her own weekly digital series on MSNBC called “So Popular!” and has been interviewed by individuals like Stephen Colbert and Oprah Winfrey.

Janet Mock shares inclusive outlook

BSU invites author, MSNBC show host as Black History Month keynote speaker Zachary Wingate Pipe Dream News

Binghamton University’s Black Student Union (BSU) brought activist Janet Mock to campus to be the Black History Month keynote speaker. Mock is the New York Times bestselling author of “Redefining Realness,” the host of a digital series on MSNBC called “So Popular!” and has been interviewed by celebrities like Stephen Colbert and Oprah Winfrey. This Black History Month’s theme is “all black lives matter,” referencing the activist group Black Lives Matter.

Mock praised this theme because she said even within activism, dominant voices are too frequently the faces of movements. “Who are the voices we tend to hear the most?” Mock said. “They tend to be cis-gendered, straight, college-educated black men. That’s who the microphone usually tends to go to. We’re in a space now where the charismatic male leader is being challenged.” Mock talked about intersectionality in activist communities and how her experiences moving between racial justice, feminist and LGBTQ movements have shaped her experiences. She added

that she often centers transgender women of color in her work, both as a journalist and as an activist, because these marginalized groups often go unnoticed. “If you look at many racial justice, feminist and LGBT activist coalitions, one is on race, one is on gender and one is on sexuality,” Mock said. “Because we work and think in a single identity focus politic, we forget certain people that don’t simply fall in line, and they fall in between the cracks of those coalitions.” In addition, Mock talked about many issues facing her communities today

Activist talks LGBTQ rights in Israel Prof. remembered Etai Pinkas explains his struggles as a gay man in the Middle East for passion, humor Shauna Bahssin

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Vladimir Kolesnikov/Contributing Photographer Etai Pinkas, an Israeli city councilman and LGBTQ rights activist, discusses his involvement with the LGBTQ movement and its progression in the Middle East. The event, which was co-hosted by Bearcats for Israel, Binghamton University Zionist Organization (BUZO), Stand With Us, SHADES and Keshet, was sponsored by the Hillel USA program to help spread Israeli awareness on college campuses.

As an Israeli city councilman and LGBTQ rights activist, Etai Pinkas has a unique perspective of the LGBTQ movement in the Middle East. On Tuesday, he came to Binghamton University to share that perspective, discussing his involvement with the movement and its progression. The event, which was co-hosted by Bearcats for Israel, Binghamton University Zionist Organization (BUZO), Stand With Us, SHADES and Keshet, was sponsored by the Hillel USA program to help spread Israeli awareness on college campuses. Pinkas served as the chair of the National LGBT Association of Israel between 2000 to 2002, and was elected to Tel Aviv city council in 2003. At the event, he discussed his time as a city councilman, where he

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Development increasing DT

Mayor Rich David gives State of the City address, shares plans for change Alexandra Mackof News Editor

Binghamton Mayor Rich David gave his annual State of the City address at City Hall on Tuesday night. The mayor discussed several issues, ranging from drug politics, green energy initiatives and development in Downtown Binghamton. David began his speech with what he referred to as his most important duty: public safety. “Make no mistake — Binghamton is a law and order community,” David said. “We won’t tolerate criminal activity on our streets. We’re also a city that supports our police officers, understands the work they do and the dangers they face.”

David summarized and commended police efforts, referencing arrests made in relation to both a Feb. 14 shooting and a string of robberies on the West Side. He also discussed increased transparency within the Binghamton Police Department, citing the 90 body cameras currently used by officers onduty and the department’s intention to purchase 30 more. The 434 Greenway Project, a bike and pedestrian trail intended to connect Binghamton University to Downtown Binghamton, was also addressed. David said that more than $6.6 million in funding from both the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and the

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Upstate Revitalization Initiative (URI) were going to support its creation. “It will serve as a critical link in the multi-use trail network across the Southern Tier, promote alternative modes of transportation and showcase to the community the city’s growing bond with our University,” David said. Keeping with a theme of development, David also discussed his efforts to enhance State Street and the surrounding area. State Street construction is set to begin in the fall and he said the changes would improve the safety and appearance of Downtown.

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Wilhelm Nicolaisen, 88, taught English at BU, chaired American Folklore Society Alexis Hatcher Pipe Dream News

Wilhelm Nicolaisen, a professor emeritus of English at Binghamton University, died Monday, February 15 after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 88 years old. Nicolaisen’s academic career was long and distinguished. In 1955, he graduated with his doctorate in comparative linguistics, English and German from the University of Tübingen in Germany. He later earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Celtic studies from the University of Glasgow in Scotland. He began working at BU in 1970, where he taught in the English department, becoming a distinguished professor of English and folklore in 1985. Nicolaisen retired from BU in 1992 and continued to teach at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland until he died. While at BU, Nicolaisen helped further the University in numerous ways, including chairing the committee that formed the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science. His daughter, Birgit Nicolaisen, a program assistant for University Tutoring Services at BU, said his various involvements partly stemmed from a willingness to help anyone possible. “I couldn’t tell you the number of committees he chaired on this campus,” Birgit said. “They always came to him because he always did a great job with collaboration and getting people to work together. His work was his passion.” However, Nicolaisen’s passion wasn’t limited to his work with folklore and Scottish place-names, which is the study of the origin and history of names and naming practices. According to Birgit,

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he also had a love for singing, food and traveling. Elizabeth Tucker, Nicolaisen’s colleague and the current English undergraduate director at BU, said the time he spent studying in Europe gave him access to an abundance of interesting information and was part of what made him such a masterful and inspirational teacher. “He was a wonderful man, always full of spirit and enthusiasm,” Tucker said. “He had an excellent sense of humor and loved to make jokes.” This strong sense of humor is something Nicolaisen’s past student, Simon Bronner, said he remembers well. According to Bronner, Nicolaisen proved that teachers were capable of enjoying

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Photo Provided Pictured: Wilhelm Nicolaisen

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Contract negotiations wage on UNION FROM PAGE 1

Vladimir Kolesnikov/Contributing Photographer In celebration of Black History Month, Janet Mock was this year’s keynote speaker for the Black Student Union (BSU). The theme for this year’s celebration was “all black lives matter.”

BSU hosts activist Janet Mock MOCK FROM PAGE 1 are no longer there to respond. We all know Michael Brown and Sandra Bland’s name, but why aren’t we speaking these people’s names before they’re subjects of trauma?” Urenna Nwogwugwu, a junior majoring in integrative neuroscience, said one of the things that stuck out to her was Mock speaking about changing, and taking possession of one’s own narrative. “It hit me in terms of diversity, when she talked about the fact that it caters to whiteness rather than allowing for inclusion like it’s supposed

to, and then what she said about changing the narrative in terms of how we address marginalized groups on campus,” Nwogwugwu said. When asked about her experiences in college campuses across the U.S., Mock said all too frequently marginalized groups are seen as educational to dominant student bodies. She said that it is imperative that this mindset is changed. “Know that this is your space and you must advocate for that while being cognizant of the fact of what the system means when they say ‘diversity,’” Mock said. “You need to shift in your own mind and say that ‘this is

our space too, and we’re not just here in order to give these folks a conversation or elevate their knowledge around diverse experiences.’” Nwogwugwu said that Mock’s talk was important, and that it was a reminder for her to be an ally to all individuals. “I thought it was very educational,” Nwogwugwu said. “We don’t tend to focus on issues that aren’t relevant to us. As a heterosexual, cis black woman I tend to really focus on black feminism, so hearing someone talk about LGBTQ issues reminds me that I need to focus on more than just me and what affects me.”

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Sodexo withdrew their offer. He said this was partly due to the minimum wage increase passed by New York state this past summer which would place a burden on the company. “It seems like it’s calculating,” he said. “There are several factors and it was kind of coincidental that it happened all at once. We were real close to a deal, just checking on some figures, and we were both close to what we wanted. That’s when they came back, canceled the first and second meetings and withdrew all the proposals.” The wage increase will go up incrementally every year until 2019, when it will be $15 an hour. One issue the union has with current practice entails paying every worker similar amounts, regardless of skill level. “These are the people making food for catering events, things that are held in the Events Center, for the president and all these people, and [the highest level of cook] is making $9 an hour, which is minimum wage,” he said. “And someone who’s been there five years is making the same amount as someone who just walked on the job, or washes dishes. Based on the negotiations we’ve had they don’t want any sort of distinctions between job classifications. And there should be. These are skilled workers. People who go to culinary school, people who have degrees.” Jim Ruoff, the resident district manager for Sodexo’s Binghamton Dining Services, said these complications are just

due to the nature of collective bargaining. “Everyone has different perspectives and desired outcomes and it is certainly not an easy thing to reach a mutually-beneficial agreement,” Ruoff wrote in an email. “I also think it is important to point out that the wages and benefits we currently provide were not established unilaterally by us, but rather were the result of good faith negotiations with the employees’ previous union. Ultimately, I want students to understand that we are committed to working with the union in order to reach an equitable agreement and that we will work hard to do so.” He also added that looking back on the company’s history with the school, the relationship has always been a strong one. “From my perspective, Sodexo has been very engaged in the discussions with the union,” he wrote. “We greatly value our 30+ year relationship with the University, especially the students and employees who make up our dining services team, and we genuinely want a positive outcome for everyone involved.” However, Staul said this is not the case — in the example of the retirement plan, he said, the current plan they use is defunct. Of the 73 cents an hour that go toward the plan, only 44 cents go to their personal retirement fund, with the rest going toward the plan’s financial deficit. “We have guys working here 20 years, and his estimate is $85 a month he’ll get in his retirement,” he said. The representatives have

mentioned other grievances regarding health care and sick leave as well in letters to the editor published in Pipe Dream. Ultimately, Iachetta said, BU students and administration were the key in putting pressure on the company. “Someone’s got to be accountable somewhere,” Staul said. “Sodexo has to be accountable to the University, and the University has to be accountable to the students.” The representatives say they have been meeting with student groups to garner support, which has also been shown by a change. org petition with 524 signatures at press time demanding a “fair contract for Sodexo workers at Binghamton University.” One of these student groups was Binghamton University Progressives, and its president, Sarah Hobler, a sophomore double-majoring in sociology and history. She said supporting the workers was a key part of economic justice and progress. “They are a key part of the campus community, and they deserve all of the benefits that that should entail,” she wrote in an email. “We want the workers to know that the students appreciate and value them.” The University administration has declined to participate in the negotiations, citing an intention to stay “neutral.” However, Iachetta said that silence was not neutrality. “It’s their decision to allow this to happen on campus,” he said. “They’re a large vendor — $350,000,000 over 10 years — but they are just a vendor. By remaining silent, the University is complicit.”

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themselves with their students. One of his strongest memories of Nicolaisen was when Bronner spotted him strolling through BU’s student center, waving and talking with his students. “He expressed more than anyone a humane spirit on campus,” Bronner said in an email. “With his unbelievable command of multiple languages, he reached out particularly to international students and made them feel at home.” During his time at BU, Bronner said he took as many of Nicolaisen’s classes as he could fit into his schedule. Once he graduated, Bronner decided to try his own hand at folklore, later basing his own teaching on Nicolaisen’s example. “I can say he, and the course, were life-changing for me,” Bronner said. “I felt as if I found

my calling in life. He not only brought the subject alive, he made it relevant to the serious concerns of our generation about what was happening to the world.” Nicolaisen’s tremendous experience and knowledge of his subjects did not go unrecognized by academia. During his lifetime, he served as president of the American Folklore Society (AFS), the New York Folklore Society (NYFS), the American Name Society (ANS) and The Folklore Society (FLS) located in England. In 2002, the AFS awarded Nicolaisen its first ever Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor given by the society. According to Ellen McHale, the executive director of the NYFS, the organization benefited greatly during his time as president. “He was very loved by the

He was a wonderful man, always full of spirit and enthusiasm —Elizabeth Tucker English Dept.

field,” McHale said. “He was always helping other people and wasn’t somebody who acted like he was as important as he really was.” Nicolaisen is survived by his wife, May, and Ahis four daughters, Birgit, Fiona, Kirsten and Moira.

Israeli activist fights for LGBTQ rights PINKUS FROM PAGE 1 worked to further LGBTQ and environmental movements, but mainly focused on the recent court battles to change marriage and surrogacy laws in Israel. He began with the history of Tel Aviv, discussing population growth and architectural progression in the city. He went on to examine how the LGBTQ movement started in the 1960s, before moving to his involvement in efforts for equal rights beginning in 2000. According to Pinkas, he was one of the first people in Israel whose same-sex marriage was recognized by the country’s government, a legislative decision that happened 11 years ago. Now, he’s working toward efforts to legalize surrogacy for samesex couples in Israel, because currently surrogacy is only an option for heterosexual couples. Pinkas and his husband, Yoav Arad, were heard by the Israeli Supreme Court in 2010, and were denied the right for surrogacy. Pinkas’ second hearing will take place next week, six years after the first. “It feels like pioneering — doing something for the first time, not giving up, not accepting the reality as it is, but believing you can change things,” Pinkas said.

After his speech, students asked about Pinkas’ background and experience as a member of the LGBTQ community in the Middle East. The questions ranged from Israeli relations with other Middle Eastern countries, to promoting awareness of the media’s tendency to ignore the nation’s progressive stance on LGBTQ issues. “[The progress in the LGBTQ movement] is a true, authentic achievement of Israel’s,” Pinkas said. “There is no reason Israel wouldn’t show it to the world. It happened, and it happened in a relatively short amount of time and nobody did it for propaganda.” Joshua Seed, the president of Bearcats for Israel and a senior double-majoring in geography and Judaic studies, said he enjoyed the speech’s perspective on Israel and its progression, and appreciated learning about the topic. “Looking at [the nation] through the lens of LGBT rights, we’re seeing that [this is] a conversation that’s happening and that it’s a democratic process,” Seed said. “Though Israel struggles with its religious identity as a Jewish state and what that means, there’s a democratic process to make sure that these issues aren’t forgotten.” On this trip across America through Hillel USA, Pinkas

has already visited Ohio State University, Trinity College and Ithaca College in order to promote LGBTQ activism within student bodies. “I think consistency is necessary for a change,” Pinkas said. “If people believe something in their reality is wrong, they can act about it. They have to consider that it can take time and it won’t necessarily easily happen, but it’s doable … people should have the courage to make their lives better wherever or whenever they can.”

People should have the courage to make their lives better wherever and whenever they can —Etai Pinkas LGBTQ Activist

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The officers waited for the residents, both 19-year-old males, to return to the room and, when they did, identified and questioned them. One of them was given a ticket for unlawful possession of marijuana. Worst. Roommate. Ever. WEDNESDAY, Feb. 24, 8:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; After responding to a fire alarm in Endicott Hall on Wednesday, officers determined that there was no fire but that the room that was the source of the alarm smelled of marijuana, Reilly said. Upon confirming with the fire department that there was no fire, the officers waited for the students to return to their room. One of the residents was an 18-year-old male, while the other was a 19-year-old male. One of the students said that he had no marijuana and consented to a search, which turned up nothing on his side of the room. He also said that his roommate keeps his marijuana in a locked box that was seized by the officers. The box was found to contain 0.8 grams of marijuana, a metal grinder, two bottles of prescription pills, a small pipe and two pipes with marijuana. The owner was given an appearance ticket to Vestal Town Court.

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ARTS & CULTURE Dark 'Fun' in Studio B

Kevin Paredes/Contributing Photographer From left to right: Lewis Gurgis, a senior majoring in theatre, and Tom Mackin, a senior majoring in comparative literature, perform in “Fun.” The play, which was written by Binghamton University alumnus Howard Korder, is showing in Studio B as part of the theatre department’s In-the-Works studio productions.

Student-directed performance takes an eerie look at the city of Binghamton Shauna Bahssin Staff Writer

If you wander into the Fine Arts Building this weekend, you may find yourself getting transported Downtown without having to take a cab. The Binghamton University theatre department’s In-the-Works studio production, “Fun” by Howard Korder, recreates a seedy scene on the streets, producing a play that feels unsettling — a stark contrast to the title of the show. The one-act play showcases two teenage boys from an unnamed town, spending their

night trying to live up to the title of the play. The recurring question of the play is “what are we going to do next?” or “how are we going to have fun?” However, the overall tone of the play conflicts with these intentions. In a search for entertainment, the characters end up committing crimes, such as drunk driving and attempted assault, creating a dark atmosphere. Performing in Studio B, the play creates an intimate space both through its blocking — in which cast members use the aisles of the small audience to move throughout scenes — and through

the constant references to sections of the greater Binghamton area, such as Chenango Street and Murray Street. While Binghamton is never specifically mentioned, those familiar with the city will notice the striking similarities. The play’s references to the city of Binghamton in setting stem from the playwright’s roots— Korder himself is a BU alum. Possibly the most interesting aspect of the production is the sheer antithesis that exists within the realm of the play: though the play is titled “Fun,” every character appears to be individually haunted by some

matter in their life that darkens their story. The story of the play itself revolves around sinister dealings, such as muggings, buying drugs and hiring sex workers. Within the course of the play, the leads Denny and Casper get into all sorts of criminal activity, from underage drinking to the attempted mugging of a passerby. “[The characters] do have ‘fun,’ and I think that this shows what passes for fun for a certain group of people at a certain time,” said Tom Mackin, who plays the role of Larry in the show and is a senior majoring in comparative

literature. “Maybe for other people it does seem dirty and gritty, but that’s the reality of the situation.” The play is directed by Anthony Gabriele, a senior majoring in computer science, and is the first studio show of this semester. As per the theatre department’s guidelines, a studio show can be taken on by any student who wishes to be involved as a director. This student must submit a proposal outlining the performance and, should they be accepted, are allotted a budget of $450 and a rehearsal period of five and a half weeks. Though there is a faculty adviser for the

play, each member of the creative team and cast is a student at BU, with the occasional exception of a faculty director. This creates an environment purely centered around the growth of the students partaking in the production. Ultimately, the play succeeds within the setting of educational theatre, and the studio production ensures that the audience will definitely be entertained, perhaps to the point where they even begin to have some “fun” as well. “Fun” opened Feb. 25, with additional showings on Feb. 26 and 27 at 8 p.m. in Studio B of the Fine Arts Building.

New music in 2016

Big names drop big releases this year Haralambos Kasapidis Staff Writer

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Adele wins big at BRITS

Music's best honored across the pond Katherine Scott Contributing Writer

Everyone is familiar with the Grammys, but not everyone knows about the British equivalent, the British Record Industry Trust Show (BRITS), which was held on Feb. 24 at London’s O2 Arena. The BRITS began in 1977 — which is recent, compared to the Grammys’ 1959 origin — to honor British musical talents. The show got its name because the awards are given by the Britannia Music Club. Over the years, the BRITS has given awards to musical acts like The Beatles, Queen and Michael Jackson. In recent years, the BRITS award statuette has been uniquely designed by various artists and fashion designers. This year, Scottish fashion icon Pam Hogg had the honor, and she certainly delivered. Each award statuette had its own distinct designs, which ranged from strictly black and white to the entire statue being covered with gold glitter. The show started off with a

very colorful performance by Super Bowl headliner, Coldplay, who took home the Best British Group award at the show. After his disappointing loss at the Grammys, British singer James Bay walked away with a BRIT for Best British Male Solo Artist. He also delivered a stunning performance of his hit song, “Hold Back the River.” Bay later joined Justin Bieber — who won the award for Best International Male Solo Artist — at the beginning of Bieber’s soothing medley of “Love Yourself” that led into “Sorry.” After Rihanna was forced to cancel her Grammy performance due to bronchitis, she made it up to her fans with a live medley of songs off of her new album “ANTi.” The highlight of her performance came during “Work,” when Drake joined her onstage. Like its American counterpart, the BRITS honored late British legend David Bowie. Bowie’s close friend Gary Oldman accepted the Icon award on Bowie’s behalf, and Lorde and Bowie’s longtime band performed a gentle tribute for the

star, earning rave reviews that greatly surpassed those for Lady Gaga’s tribute at the Grammys. The BRITS, however, were truly Adele’s night. Her first award of the night was for Best British Female Solo Artist, which she accepted humbly, ending her speech with a public declaration of her support for Kesha. Adele also went home with awards for Best British Single for “Hello,” the Global Success award — an award given to British acts that made the biggest impact worldwide — and British Album of the Year for “25.” During her acceptance speech for the Global Success award, an elated Adele dropped an f-bomb, which was missed by the censors and broadcast on TV and the international YouTube stream. But fortunately, there were no terrible technical issues during Adele’s performance of “While We Were Young.” After widespread complaints about the Grammys this year, perhaps the BRITS should serve as the award show model moving forward.

In the two short months of 2016, the music world has been on fire. Beyoncé performed at her second halftime show at the Super Bowl, Kanye West released an album that failed to chart on the Hot 100 due to being a Tidal exclusive and Rihanna gave away 1,000,000 free copies of her longawaited album “ANTi.” Although the radio has been blessed with great jams like “Formation” by Beyoncé and “Pillowtalk” by Zayn Malik, the upcoming releases of 2016 will only add more heat. During the Grammys on Feb. 15, Gwen Stefani premiered her music video of “Make Me Like You,” her latest single. The video, sponsored by Target, was aired live during the award show’s commercial break. The “Rich Girl” singer revealed on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” that the song is about her new romance with Blake Shelton. Stefani’s tracklist for the album reveals that many of her upcoming songs will be about love and heartbreak, with song titles such as “You’re My Favorite” and “Me Without You.” On March 18, “This Is What The Truth Feels Like” will be available for purchase. This is her third solo album; her last one was released 10 years ago. The year 2006 seems to be making a comeback as well, with Fergie apparently planning new music. Though we have not heard anything from her directly, her husband Josh Duhamel let the cat out of the bag during his interview on “The Rich Eisen Show.” “She’s got an album coming out in about a month,” Duhamel said about his wife. “I think they’re calling it ‘Double

Dutchess.’” Fergie seems to be drawing inspiration from her debut album “The Dutchess,” which gave her three numberone singles. Beyoncé may be planning another album release as well. While she hasn’t officially revealed anything, the “Queen Bey” announced her Formation World Tour earlier this month. In the past, she has released new music while touring, so it’s a possibility she could drop a new album before her first tour date. Concrete details around her albums are generally unknown due to tight security. However, if the album is anything like “Formation,” a trap and electro hip-hop sound can be expected as the general vibe. Malik, whose hit “Pillowtalk” debuted atop the Hot 100, performed his second solo song, “It’s You” on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” on Feb. 17. With these two singles in tow, the artist will be releasing his first solo album on March 25. His

album is called “Mind of Mine,” and although his former band One Direction makes pop music for the masses, Zayn seems to be going with a more R&B sound for his introduction. Ariana Grande’s next studio effort is titled “Dangerous Woman,” according to her Snapchat story; Grande snapped a picture of her album title and the first track “Moonlight.” In an interview with MTV, Grande said her new album sounds nothing like the lead single “Focus.” Though there is no official release date, Grande is performing on “Saturday Night Live” on March 15 and could possibly perform new material. Other artists such as Lorde, Frank Ocean and Lady Gaga have all been hinting at new music as well, yet they have not revealed any details — except Gaga, who is working with Mark Ronson. But, with the new trend of surprise albums, there’s no telling what the music industry will deliver this year.

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OPINIONS Friday, February 26, 2016

OPEN LETTER TO THE UNIVERSITY:

Response to Sodexo Union Representatives

SAY CHEESE

Many Binghamton University students were disappointed to find out that tickets they wanted sold out within 48 hours. After coordinating with friends or underestimating the event’s popularity, they didn’t hit “buy” quickly enough. This kind of demand wasn’t for the next big concert or blockbuster movie, but for a local Binghamton “Mac and Cheese Fest” set for April 28. The only way to get in the doors of the Holiday Inn, where the event is being held, is to be the lucky winner of a pair of giveaway tickets. This is an event for the community at-large, and it unites students with young professionals and seasoned

locals. The idea is original and fun, giving people a way to lightheartedly bond over their shared tastes. Needless to say, we love it. And not only is this festival great because it gives everyone an excuse to eat mac ‘n cheese, but because it is a fundraiser for the Binghamton Philharmonic. Patrons get to sample comfort food and a few beers while supporting a local cause. Though there are events similar to this when the weather gets warmer, such as Spiedie Fest and Blues on the Bridge, it’s great to see

more. It might be a premature assessment, but we hope that this becomes an annual event in the city. It’s also great to see students heading Downtown on a Thursday for more than just dinner or a State Street drink special. These are the kinds of events that students and young people attend in places such as Ithaca and Brooklyn. Syracuse boasted a high Wing Walk turnout from last weekend, and this is along the same vein. These events build a positive community — one that might encourage students to stay

in the area after graduation. The revitalization of Binghamton is frequently full of buzzwords, but is open-ended, especially among students. People encourage change and culture Downtown, only to find out that turnout and enthusiasm fall flat. We saw a spike in involvement with LUMA back in the fall, and increased First Friday turnouts throughout the semester. Now, with the impressive interest in this food festival, students and locals alike are putting money where their mouths are.

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Binghamton University’s position on contract negotiations between Sodexo and the United Professional & Service Employees Union (UPSEU) is officially one of neutrality, which, as both Sodexo and UPSEU understand, public rhetoric aside, is the only position the University can take. On behalf of the University administration, I am grateful to Sodexo employees for continuing to provide their usual outstanding service to the campus while negotiations are on-going. We understand and respect the employees’ interest in seeking to improve compensation and benefits. As to Sodexo and the UPSEU bargaining leaders, we are frankly frustrated with all of them. Earlier in the bargaining process, we believe Sodexo was moving too slowly and created some of their own challenges by failing to fully understand the scope of a pension obligation that should have been clear to them. We are disappointed that Sodexo has, up until now, failed to clearly explain to the community their legitimate concerns and constraints, something I have personally asked them to do on multiple occasions. As to UPSEU’s bargaining leaders, it would be far more productive if they would focus on bargaining with the other party actually across the table (Sodexo) instead of attempting to drag the University into a negotiation in

which they know full well that we have no legal standing to enter. Characterizing President Harvey Stenger’s inability to meet with them as uncaring toward Sodexo workers is disingenuous and more. By law, Sodexo must bargain with UPSEU and not with any other party, including the University. Furthermore, while continuously repeating big numbers about Sodexo’s worldwide revenues makes for a nice headline, the more relevant numbers would be Sodexo’s operating costs and revenues on the Binghamton contract, information which I understand Sodexo has agreed to provide at the bargaining table. The UPSEU leadership would do better to tone down the inflammatory public rhetoric and give more attention to bargaining for the workers they represent based upon information actually relevant to this negotiation. While frustrated with the negotiations between the two parties to date, the University is encouraged that Sodexo and UPSEU have scheduled two additional bargaining dates in March. We are further encouraged that they have agreed to employ a mediator to assist in those negotiations and expect that both parties will come to the table prepared to reach a fair agreement. — Brian Rose, Vice President for Student Affairs

Pre-school ed. crucial for a child's development

Early years of a child's life have the greatest impact on ability to grow socially, emotionally and cognitively Chelsea Strong

Contributing Columnist

Preschool education in the United States has long been associated with bringing social, emotional and cognitive benefits to a child’s development. In most instances, the preschool experience correlates with a smoother transition into kindergarten and the academics that accompany it. However, the essence of the preschool experience is to render agehomogenous social interaction

among children — a level of exposure that students can obtain without actually attending. More often than not, preschool is identified as a childcare service rather than a scholarly establishment, suggesting its lack of necessity in the education system. According to a study conducted by the U.S. Department of Education, “research confirms what every parent knows: that the first five years of a child’s life matter greatly in determining what sort of adult he is likely to become.” It is proven that the early years of a child’s lifespan are the building blocks to their future success or failure. And while this

period is the mental window within which developments in reasoning, language acquisition and problem solving occur, the benefits of the experience can be extracted without an institutional structure. There is a plethora of options that could help teach children the skill sets and socialization needed in the long run: visits to local establishments, playdates and sports, to name a few. Parents can possibly plan local visits to libraries, museums and craft stores, giving children the opportunity to observe human interaction. Parents can also schedule playdates, helping

children build relationships outside of the family or involve them in sports, teaching discipline. Either way, through this non-traditional approach, children will still be surrounded by positive support and engaged in stimulating activities. Unfortunately, despite this fact, some parents choose to see the advantages of this expensive new entitlement but fail to see how society is in danger of overinstitutionalizing millennials. By attempting to shove academics down the throat of a toddler, early schooling opportunities have the potential to thwart a student’s enthusiasm toward learning,

hinder any possible natural talents and are detrimental to a child’s self-esteem. Therefore, research problematizes society’s notion of preschool as educational due to the mediocre amount of substance it provides children. It makes no sense for parents at any income level to spend money on preschool when students can undergo the same experience without it. While I don’t agree with the fact that students should attend preschool, I would argue that a balance is needed — students should be around their parents during this age period, and they should also be exposed to the world outside of

their home. But this change only stems from their parents and how they go about providing the child with external interaction. What matters, though, is that children are being taught the importance of collaboration, instruction and creativity during this time frame. Perhaps the solution need not be to alter the structure of preschool to fit the standard curriculum in America, but rather the Department of Education should eradicate this method of early schooling from the education system. — Chelsea Strong is an undeclared freshman.

Clinton more electable; stronger on foreign policy

Sanders nomination would assure Republican victory in the general election; Dems. need to reassess vote Brian Deinstadt

Contributing Columnist

There is no denying the appeal of Bernie Sanders. Promises of free public education for all, an increase in the minimum wage to $15, decreased prices of prescription drugs and hitting Wall Street where it hurts have done well to galvanize widespread support amongst millennials for the senator from Vermont. Polls suggest that 85 percent of Democratic voters below age 30 have already committed their vote to Sanders in the primary. This is a remarkable forecast, but is it really

a thoughtful allocation? Over the last several months, Hillary Clinton and Sanders have gone head-to-head in debates that have resulted in a win for Sanders in New Hampshire, a victory for Clinton in Nevada and a virtual tie in Iowa. Considering what we have seen so far, a win in the primary for either one of them is equally plausible. Put Sanders up against one of the top Republican candidates in a general election however, and I believe we would see a profound disparity of support in the Republican candidate’s favor. Bernie Sanders is a socialist. I know you have heard this a thousand times and defended your favorite candidate by vehemently

responding: “actually, he’s a Democratic socialist; there’s a difference!” Whether he is a Democratic socialist, Republican socialist, pacifist socialist — the Republicans do not care. They will drive this concept down our throats until we are sick of the taste of it. There is simply no chance that a self-proclaimed socialist will perform well against Donald Trump or Ted Cruz in the general election, nor would America ever elect one. Polls suggesting the contrary fail to recognize that the Republican candidates have yet to draw their entire focus toward criticizing Sanders and his quixotic propositions. So what are we left with? My fellow Democrats cringe when I

state my support for Clinton, but I always urge them to reconsider. I think we can rely much more heavily on Clinton’s ability to carry the country forward with proposals that are based on experience rather than a desire to summon youthful enthusiasm. In terms of foreign policy, such as eradicating the establishment of an Islamic State — an issue that I regard as being particularly crucial — Clinton’s approach involving the improvement of the Iraqi military, supporting Afghanistan’s democracy and security and restoring stability to Libya and Yemen offer clear-cut details that outclass Sanders’ idea of simply “building a coalition.” Sanders’ apparent lack of depth in

this area is shocking. In terms of economic policy, even liberal economists are beginning to express concern that Sanders’ numbers do not add up. Alan Krueger, a professor of economics and public affairs at Princeton University, who also served on the council of economic advisers for President Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, stated in an open letter to Sanders: “as much as we wish it were so, no credible economic research supports economic impacts of these magnitudes. Making such promises runs against our party’s best traditions of evidence-based policy making and undermines our reputation as the party of responsible arithmetic.” Sanders’

policies are simply too good to be true. If you support Bernie Sanders or have not yet made up your mind, I encourage you to ask yourself the following: are you prepared to live the next four years under a Republican presidency? If so, casting a vote for the senator may be your best bet. If not, and that very possibility repulses you, then voting for Clinton would be a wiser decision to obviate Republican victory in a year where the Republican candidates are less sensible and less qualified than usual. —Brian Deinstadt is a sophomore double-majoring in political science and English.

SPORTS

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Raquel Panitz/Pipe Dream Photographer Freshman midfielder Rebecca Golderman tallied her first two career goals in BUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loss at Lafayette.

BU falls on the road to Lafayette Despite season-high goal total, Binghamton falters late

Joseph Corrado Contributing Writer

The Binghamton womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lacrosse team was defeated handily, 15-7, on the road by Lafayette. Despite the wide final margin, the Bearcats (1-2) held tight with the Leopards (2-1) for the first half before Lafayette outscored BU by seven in the final 30 minutes. Four of the Bearcatsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; seven goals were tallied by new players, including the first two collegiate goals by freshman midfielder Rebecca Golderman, who was the only Binghamton player to score in both halves. Binghamton head coach Stephanie Allen was pleased, but not surprised, by the offensive impact the first-year players made in the loss. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal is to get [the new players] acclimated to the game quickly during the fall season and give them the opportunity to step out there and compete for the first time and see minutes in the spring,â&#x20AC;? Allen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So far, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve

done a nice job of adjusting to the Division I speed and the game itself.â&#x20AC;? Golderman kicked off scoring in the match when she netted an unassisted goal less than five minutes into play. Freshman midfielder Olivia Batista was the next Bearcat to get on the board, finding the back of the net in the eighth minute of play. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It took [Batista] a couple games to get in her groove and [she] finally found it yesterday,â&#x20AC;? Allen said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a lot of pressure to put on a freshman to step out there and make that impact early on. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to expect more great things from her.â&#x20AC;? Rounding out the group of first-year players that helped the Bearcats keep pace with the Leopards in the first half was transfer sophomore midfielder Jacqueline Kennedy, who recorded her first goal since arriving from Division II Pfeiffer University. Also contributing to BUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offensive effort in the first half were junior midfielder Callon Williams,

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15-7 who tallied back-to-back goals three minutes apart in the first half, and junior midfielder Valerie DiNapoli, who netted her first goal of the year with just over a minute remaining in the first half. Down, 7-6, heading into the second half, the Bearcats still had a win in their sights. This hope did not last for long, as Lafayette outscored Binghamton, 8-1, in the period. The lone goal was supplied by Golderman, who recorded a .500 shot percentage on the match and connected in the fourth minute of the period. This would be the last time Binghamton would threaten effectively, as the Leopards scored six unanswered goals to secure their second win of the season. Senior goalkeeper Erin

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McNulty, who averaged 7.23 saves per game last season, recorded just one save in the 27 minutes she played. McNultyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s replacement, sophomore goalie Emma Jehle, recorded two saves in her first game of the season. Although the outcome was certainly not what she had desired, Allen praised BUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense for its resilience throughout the game. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We continued to battle back for the entirety of the game and I was really proud that our defense stepped up to the challenge,â&#x20AC;? she said. Binghamton is set to return to action on Saturday when it hosts Quinnipiac. First draw is scheduled for 1 p.m. from the Bearcats Sports Complex in Vestal, New York.

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Bearcats drop second straight road contest See Page 7 Friday, February 26, 2016

Ab derrahmane Kadi/Contributing Photographer From left: BU freshman guard Rebecca Carmody attempts a layup against UMBC. The Bearcats huddle prior to tip-off. Sophomore guard Imani Watkins — who scored a career-high 30 points in the game — dribbles down the court. c

Carmody, Watkins lead Bearcats to win over UMBC

Freshman and sophomore combine for 52 points as Binghamton tops Retrievers, 70-56

William Schwartz Contributing Writer

While basketball is all about chemistry between the five players on the floor, sometimes it’s the brilliant play of one or two individuals that can push a team over the hump. This much was clear on Wednesday at the Events Center, as the Binghamton women’s basketball team (13-15, 8-7 America East) was carried to a 70-56 victory over UMBC (1711, 8-7 AE), thanks to career-high scoring performances from both sophomore guard Imani Watkins and freshman forward Rebecca Carmody, who scored 30 and 22 points respectively. The win marks the first time

the Bearcats have topped the Retrievers since the 2012-13 season and knots Binghamton in a three-way tie for third place in the conference standings with one regular-season game remaining. “I’m really proud of our team,” BU head coach Linda Cimino said. “I thought we played an unbelievable second half and the kids did a good job pressuring the ball and getting some good steals.” Watkins in particular displayed the lethal scoring touch that makes her so dangerous in the offensive. From the offset of the first quarter, it was obvious that the sharpshooter was feeling it. Watkins went an astounding 5-for5 from 3-point range, finishing with 19 total points in the game’s

opening period. “Coach told us at shootaround that in order for us to win, we have to play inside-out and our guards are going to have to hit some shots,” Watkins said. “The ball was in my hands. I hit the first couple and it felt really good.” The punishing post play of UMBC junior forward Pandora Wilson, however, was enough to keep the Retrievers in the contest, finishing the first quarter trailing Binghamton, 23-14. The second quarter was all about the road team. After utilizing a box-and-one defense — with four players in a zone defense while one was in man-to-man — to quiet the red-hot Watkins, UMBC began to cut into the Binghamton lead and

eventually flipped the scoreboard in its favor. The Retrievers used their post play and aggressive drives to the basket to outscore the Bearcats, 18-8, in the second quarter and head into the locker room with a slender 32-31 lead. As the third quarter commenced, Binghamton began to take advantage of a different offensive threat as Carmody sprang to life following a quiet first half. She hit multiple high-post jumpers and tormented the UMBC defense off the dribble, allowing BU to take and stretch the lead in the quarter. “The first half, I struggled a little bit and at halftime, Coach said, ‘you need to shoot the ball for us to win,’” Carmody said. “The last time we went down to UMBC, it wasn’t a

good game and we knew that we’re better than them. I needed to prove … I could shoot to get confident in myself and confidence for my team and it worked.” Following a Watkins buzzer beater at the end of the quarter from well beyond the arc for her sixth 3-pointer of the night, the Bearcats were firmly in control once again, 52-44. Binghamton outscored UMBC, 18-12, in the final quarter, comfortably earning a victory in its final home game of the season. The win raised the Bearcats’ home record to an impressive 10-3, their best mark at the Events Center in five years. “We have amazing fans, so it’s fun to play at home,” Cimino

said. “At one point, our crowd was standing up and clapping for us and I think that momentum filters back onto the court. I think the energy from the crowd and our great community helps us.” Binghamton has just one game remaining in the regular season before it hosts the AE Women’s Basketball Tournament for the second consecutive year. Depending on the outcome of its final matchup against Maine, BU could enter the tournament with either the third, fourth or fifth seed. The Bearcats are set to return to action on Saturday at Maine. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. from the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine.

Binghamton drops first overtime contest of season BU rallies against UMBC, but fails to complete comeback

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Freshman forward Thomas Bruce scored a career-high 18 points in BU’s loss to UMBC on Wednesday.

After falling behind early, the Binghamton men’s basketball team took a one-point lead into halftime, rallying from a seven-point deficit with 1:01 left to send the game to overtime, only to miss a potentially game-winning shot in an 80-79 loss at UMBC. On Wednesday night, the Bearcats (7-21, 4-11 America East) and the Retrievers (7-23, 3-12 AE), who have combined for only one other overtime game this season, suddenly developed a knack for the dramatic. After freshman guard Everson Davis hit a layup with 1:17 left in overtime to tie the game at 79, UMBC standout junior guard Jairus Lyles made it to the foul line and split a pair of free throws. The Retrievers escaped with the win following a failed last-ditch attempt by BU sophomore forward Willie Rodriguez, who drove to the basket and missed a contested shot at the buzzer. The Bearcats shot a 46 percent clip from the field for the game after shooting 52.2 percent in the

first half. Both teams tallied just one field goal each in overtime. Free throws may have given UMBC the win late in regular time, but sloppy play by the Retrievers in the second half kept BU in the game. UMBC missed all but one of six free throw attempts after Binghamton started strategically fouling with 1:01 left to play. Junior guard Marlon Beck drilled a three from the top of the key to tie the game with 1.8 seconds remaining in regulation. Binghamton’s usually stout defense struggled to contain a UMBC offense that has tallied 73.4 points per game in AE play this season. Lyles, who averages 22.8 points per contest, poured in 25 points while the UMBC bench struggled all game, putting up just three points in a combined 47 minutes played. “We did some positive things on offense, we just didn’t guard them well enough,” Binghamton head coach Tommy Dempsey said. “We made some plays that put it in overtime, and that was great, but it’s a tough loss for us.” BU struggled with turnovers

early on, conceding 13 in the first half and 21 over the course of the game. But, despite Binghamton’s struggles, the game was tight throughout with a total of 14 lead changes. “We were really sloppy in the first half,” Dempsey said. “You can’t just turn the ball over 21 times, that wasn’t a good loss.” Freshman forward Thomas Bruce poured in a career-high 18 points for the Bearcats, while Bobby Ahearn earned the first double-double of his collegiate career, totaling 17 points and 10 rebounds, scoring 10 of his points in the second half. Binghamton’s leading scorers, Rodriguez and Beck, tallied 13 and 17 points, respectively. With one game remaining, Binghamton’s AE tournament picture is murky. Following Binghamton’s loss and a Hartford victory over Maine, the three are now in a tie for the fifth seed in the conference. Binghamton can finish anywhere from the fifth through eighth seed, depending on the outcome of their game on Saturday.

The Bearcats are set to return home Saturday afternoon for their final regular season game of the year against Maine. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. from the Events Center in Vestal, New York.

We were really sloppy in the first half. We can't just turn the ball over 21 times, that wasn't a good loss —Tommy Dempsey BU Head Coach