Spring 2016 Issue 13

SA E-board elections are on Friday — read this before you vote

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For Pipe Dream’s candidate endorsements, see page 10 Celebrating 70 Years as the Free Word on Campus

BU names new parking executive Brian Favela hired to alleviate issues with on-campus parking Pelle Waldron Assistant News Editor

As a response to growing concerns about the state of parking on campus, Binghamton University has hired a new executive director of parking and transportation services.

Brian Favela earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Colorado Technical University and both his MBA and MA in management and leadership from Liberty University in Virginia. After serving as the senior director of parking operations and transportation at the Texas Medical Center for almost four years, Favela applied for the newly opened position at BU. He officially started the position on Feb. 15.

According to Vice President for Student Affairs Brian Rose, it is not only important to solve current parking problems, but also to prepare for future issues. He said Favela’s experience made him right for the job.

“I’m confident he will provide the strategic thinking we need to identify solutions that will stand the test of time,” Rose wrote in an email. “Longterm solutions are our focus as we don’t want to invest in parking and transportation infrastructure that will be insufficient for our needs again in a couple of years.”

The 32 commuter parking lots, which are open to those who live offcampus and have a commuter parking permit, are located on campus, at the Innovative Technologies Complex (ITC) and at the University Downtown Center (UDC). There are 22 of the 24-hour lots that are open to anyone with a parking permit, including students who live oncampus.

Susan Crane, the director of parking services at BU, said there are enough parking spaces to accommodate everyone with a parking pass. She said the problem is not a shortage, but a matter of figuring out how best to utilize the spots, since students frequently have to park far away from their destination.

Additionally, Crane said that parking changes for the 2015-2016 academic year, which resulted in unhappiness among students, did not change the lot designations as is commonly

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Michael Contegni/Pipe Dream Staff Photographer Tom and Marty’s owner Larry Shea led a game of Family Feud in Endicott Hall in Newing College Monday evening. Over 60 students gathered in the Great Room where he discussed responsible drinking, sexual consent and bar aggression.

Bar owner advocates for safe drinking Larry Shea of Tom and Marty's encourages responsibilty while Downtown Michelle Kraidman

tips with fun. He discussed sexual consent and bar aggression in between rounds of Family Feud, relaying the information Tom and Marty’s owner Larry Shea while resident assistants (RAs) checked stepped out of his natural habitat students’ answers. There was no overall on Monday night to visit students at winner, but prizes were awarded after Binghamton University and teach about each round to the teams who answered safe drinking. correctly.

Over 60 students gathered in the Endicott RAs Jesse Darsinos, along Endicott Great Room in Newing College with Scott Appelman and Tae Kyung Lee while Shea mixed responsible drinking — both seniors majoring in accounting Pipe Dream News

— said they organized the event as a way of acknowledging the reality that college students drink while making sure they do it responsibly. Darsinos, a sophomore majoring in political science, said that they invited Shea to host the event because they wanted to teach their residents important information, while doing something they enjoyed.

“Drinking plays such an important role in college life,” Darsinos said. “If

students are going to drink, we want them to know how to drink safely, and Larry has a brand around his name. We decided to bring what they enjoy doing to them and and we reached a different demographic of people, which we thought was important in teaching them about safe drinking habits.”

Shea stressed the importance of staying

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Councilwoman establishes neighborhood watch

In wake of recent Downtown violence, community members strive to create safe space Brendan Zarkower Pipe Dream News

In response to a string of recent incidents, including several attacks on students, community members from Binghamton’s West Side met on Friday evening to plan the formation of a neighborhood crime watch.

The meeting was organized by Dani Cronce, the District 3 city councilwoman, and was held at at Champz Sports Grille on Main Street. District 3 encompasses much of the West Side, including heavily

student-populated areas surrounding Main Street. The crime watch would consist of community members and students who keep in contact with the police about neighborhood issues.

Around two dozen citizens attended the meeting. Cronce emphasized the need for cooperation between neighbors to not only combat criminal offenses, but also quality-of-life offenses such as littering and noise complaints.

“We’re the first response when a crime happens,” Cronce said. “[Community members] are there even before the

police so we have to act to prevent crime.”

Also in attendance was police officer Christopher Governanti, the Binghamton University liaison to the Binghamton Police. He took questions from attendees about police protocol and other areas of community interest, such as what to do when witnessing a crime or submitting a noise complaint.

Relating specifically to students, Governanti emphasized the importance of stepping up and contacting the police when necessary, especially in larceny or drug-related crimes.

“Students can help the community by reporting crime when they see it,” Governanti said. “Too often people claim they were witnesses to crimes but never tell us, so we have no way of knowing about what happened.”

He also stressed that students should be alert when walking around Downtown Binghamton alone.

“To keep themselves safe, students should take common sense steps by making sure they are aware of their

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Agent talks jobs in literary field Homes for Scholars seeks Erin Harris discusses difficulties, rewards of publishing career funds for students in need BU alumni Sam Vaughn and Patrick LaBuff raise money for housing grants

Shauna Bahssin Contributing Writer

With their sights set on a career in the literary field, students gathered on Monday in Library North to talk with literary agent Erin Harris.

Maria Mazziotti Gillan, the head of Binghamton University’s creative writing program, invited Harris, an agent for Folio Literary Management, to speak.

Harris worked in the publishing industry for 10 years at literary firms such as William Clark Associates and the Irene Skolnick Literary Agency prior to her current job at Folio. She has represented authors such as Daniel Levine, a New York Times Editors’ Choice awardwinner for his book “Hyde,” and Carla Power, the National Book Award finalist for her book “If the Oceans Were Ink.” Harris began her discussion by

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Kevin Sussy/Pipe Dream Photographer Pictured: Erin Harris, a literary agent for Folio Literary Management. Harris came to Binghamton University at the request of Maria Mazziotti Gillan, the head of BU’s creative writing program, to discuss what it takes to break into the literary world.

ARTS & CULTURE

From illness to inspiration, a BU student is now dedicated to helping others,

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The cost of college is usually steep, but two Binghamton University alumni are looking to lessen the burden by awarding small grants to students in order to pay for their housing.

Homes for Scholars (HFS) was launched in 2015 by Sam Vaughn ‘15, who graduated with a degree in sociology, and Patrick LaBuff ‘15, who graduated with a degree in political science. The nonprofit organization was created when the two looked at their student loans at the end of 2014 and realized that while their loans were large, some students’ were much worse. This prompted them to create an organization to help other BU students.

The start of the pilot program, “The

OPINIONS

The Marketplace will now get a new type of food each week at the former Wholly Habaneros station,

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First Two Program,” was announced on Feb. 11 and will distribute a combined total of $6,000 to two BU students to pay for their 12-month housing lease for the 2016-2017 academic year. Every month, each student will receive a check for $250 to go toward rent.

“Our hope is by reducing the cost they have to pay to live, it allows them to focus more on what they want to focus on and gets more people into higher education,” Vaughn said.

HFS received nonprofit status with the IRS in 2014 and began fundraising shortly after. The founders raised money by putting collection boxes in local businesses and accepting donations from students, friends and family until they attained

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SPORTS

Former SA chief of staff discusses what he calls the “SA’s Insiders’ Club”,

Baseball drops two of three in weekend series at VMI,

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Head women’s basketball coach Linda Cimino earns AE Coach of the Year,

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SA E-BOARD CANDIDATES

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Alexandra Mackof News Editor

The Student Association (SA) Executive Board is collectively responsible for all actions of the multi-million dollar organization. The positions available are president, executive vice president (EVP), vice president for finance (VPF), vice president for academic affairs (VPAA), vice president for multicultural affairs (VPMA) and vice president for programming (VPP). The candidates for VPAA and VPP are currently running unopposed on the ballot. Elections will be held on Friday, March 11.

PRESIDENT

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

The SA President represents the Binghamton University undergraduate student body to faculty, staff and the administration. They act as CEO of Off Campus College Transport (OCCT) and sit on the Harpur’s Ferry board of directors.

Additionally, the president signs any agreement or contract relating to SA finances if the EVP is unable to do so.

The SA Executive Vice President (EVP) coordinates and supports the almost 300 student groups on campus. They assist with student group logistics beginning with the chartering process and then ranging from planning and recruitment to mediation and fundraising.

Finally, the EVP fills the position of president if the current president is absent or otherwise unable to perform their duties.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE

VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

VICE PRESIDENT FOR MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS

VICE PRESIDENT FOR PROGRAMMING

The SA Vice President for Finance (VPF) oversees the SA’s financial and legal affairs. The VPF keeps an account of all SA transactions, oversees the Financial Committee (FinCo) budget allocation process, signs contracts on behalf of chartered student groups and nominates the SA treasurer. The VPF also assists with student group finances and acts as CFO of OCCT.

The SA Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) addresses the undergraduate students’ academic concerns and is the intermediary between the students and the administration on these issues. They coordinate the Student Advocates Program and either serve as or appoint the Harpur College Council chair of student delegation.

The SA Vice President for Multicultural Affairs (VPMA) is responsible for developing a diverse and inclusive BU community. They chair the ICA, serve on the Education Opportunity Program (EOP) and Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) advisory committees. The VPMA also ensures that the SA follows its constitutional nondiscrimination guidelines.

The SA Vice President for Programming (VPP) is the chair of the Student Association Programming Board (SAPB), which is responsible for campuswide events such as comedy shows, Frost Fest and Spring Fling. They also coordinate SA programming activities and assist chartered student organizations with large-scale program planning.

MEET THE CANDIDATES NICHOLAS FERRARA

junior majoring in economics

RUSLAN KLAFEHN

a sophomore majoring in political science

ADINA MATOS

a junior double-majoring in political science and sociology

RAAGA RAJAGOPALA

a sophomore doublemajoring in economics and French

Ferrara is a member of the SUNY Student Assembly, SA Congress, the BU Student Conduct Board and an author of policy resolutions in both the SA and SUNY SA. If elected, he says he would focus on increasing the organization’s transparency.

According to his platform, he also plans to digitize the SA by reworking the website and simplifying the handbook. Ferrara says he would work with all students and be receptive to feedback, since according to him, the president’s job is to unite the undergraduate population.

Tashman is the current VPF. According to her platform, her mission is to provide an open environment so that she can effectively be a resource to student groups. If elected, Tashman says she will maintain stability in the VPF office and continue to aid in Harpur’s Ferry’s expansion. After SA incorporation, Tashman says she will pursue an SA credit card and funding for an SA Downtown space.

Klafehn is the current VPMA, the publicity director for the BU College Democrats and the policy director for the BU chapter of the Roosevelt Institute. If elected, Klafehn says he wants to increase communication between the SA and the student body.

According to his platform, he would address off-campus safety by creating a Downtown Binghamton safe-ride program for students and opening an SA-operated student space Downtown.

He also says he plans to build relationships between Greek Life and the SA and expand Harpur’s Ferry’s on-campus space.

Wilkes is an assistant to the current VPAA and a College-inthe-Woods Student Congress representative. If elected, he says he will continue many of the office’s current initiatives, such as a political science minor, and turn them into sustainable programs. Wilkes also says he intends to connect students with administrators to create a dialogue fostering campus change.

According to his platform, Wilkes is running to represent the students and foster critical thinking.

Matos is an SA representative for Off Campus Council, a member of the Planning, Research and Elections committee (PRE) and a member of the Student Code of Conduct Board and the Speech and Debate Team. If elected, Matos says she wants to increase SA accountability and transparency. She says she would expand the “It’s On Us” campaign, increase blue lights on campus and publicize the current safe-ride program while also creating one off-campus. Matos also says she plans to increase storage for OCCT buses and introduce a service delay alert system.

McClure is on the Dickinson Constitutional and Judicial Committee and the Thurgood Marshall Pre-law Society public relations chair. According to his platform, he plans to build strong relationships between the VPMA and multicultural organizations, as well as foster a more inclusive campus community. If elected, McClure says he will create a multicultural publication, institute a community service opportunity calendar and increase networking between multicultural organizations nationwide.

Rajagopala is an assistant to the VPMA, a College-in-theWoods Student Congress representative and vice-chair of the Intercultural Awareness Committee (ICA). She says she would better utilize SA-Line for communication and move the intentto-charter process online. She also plans to implement the “It’s On Us” campaign and bring a rape crisis center to campus.

Rajagopala also says she will invest in marketing for Food CoOp and Art Co-Op expansion and increase Town Hall forums to address student concerns.

Maurice is currently a member of the SAPB concerts, insights, variety and festivals committees. If elected, he says he plans to restructure and improve the SAPB by ensuring smooth transitions for committee leaders and dissolving the advertising chair position. He also says he will maintain the SAPB budget to keep the office sustainable, increase the SAPB’s social media presence and build relationships between student groups and the SAPB.

KATE TASHMAN

a junior double-majoring in biomedical engineering and mathematics

ADAM WILKES

a sophomore doublemajoring in economics and philosophy, politics and law

JERMEL MCCLURE

a sophomore majoring in political science

MAX MAURICE

a junior majoring in electrical engineering

WRITE- IN CANDIDATES JUSTIN SANTABARBARA

a junior majoring in political science

SERENA TESLER

a junior double-majoring in biology and philosophy, politics and law

Santabarbara has been the SA Judicial Board chair and the associate director of the SA Sexual Assault Task Force.

He says that if elected, he will foster transparency and SA sustainability. Santabarbara’s platform incorporates plans for an SA Downtown student-only facility, a reimbursement program for club volunteering costs and advising for clubs with budgeting concerns. He also says he intends to improve relationships between the SA and Greek Life as well as between the SA and the BU administration.

Lazickas is a student advocate and president of Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity. If elected, he says he will create a peer mediation program for students and implement a cultural competency and diversity committee to insure SA inclusivity.

According to his platform, he wants to increase diversity of students named to University committees as well. Lazickas also says that he plans to create OCCT service change text alerts and highlight the “It’s On Us” campaign.

Tesler has been the Hinman College representative for FinCo for the past two years. If elected, she says she will cut spending waste. She says she plans to reallocate funding, one way being to award intramural and club sports teams for winning games.

Her platform also included intentions to reimburse students for taxi fare spent traveling to doctors appointments and increase bus service to medical facilities off-campus.

Sharma is the president of Dickinson Town Council and an intern for the Hindu Students Council. If elected, Sharma says she will create mandatory cultural sensitivity training for student leaders and incorporate it into orientation. According to her platform, she plans to hold semiweekly open forums for students to voice concerns and encourage collaboration between multicultural organizations. Sharma also says she would make ICA meetings mandatory for presidents of all cultural organizations.

STEVEN LAZICKAS

a junior double-majoring in history and political science

SHRUTI SHARMA

a sophomore majoring in accounting

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Pipe Dream sits down with new SA President

Former EVP Zachary Vigliani talks office transition period, shares intentions for E-Board's future Alexandra Mackof News Editor

On Feb. 22, former Student Association (SA) President Dillon Schade announced his resignation at Student Congress. Zachary Vigliani, former executive vice president (EVP) and a senior majoring in business administration, had to fill the role as president. Pipe Dream sat down with him to discuss his thoughts and plans for the future of the SA. Pipe Dream: What are your feelings about the past few weeks’ events?

Zachary Vigliani: The past few weeks have been an unfortunate series of events. Dillon was a good leader; he’s been involved on campus for four years now. He started on [Mountainview College Council], Hunter Hall president, worked his

way up and did everything that he possibly could to serve the students.

When he decided to run, the students voted him in as president.

They felt that he was the best person for the job and it’s unfortunate what has happened.

I decided to [run for EVP] because I was most qualified for it.

I thought that I was trained for it as well, having worked under [Chris Zamlout, last year’s EVP], in this office and in the SA. I’m an executive board member and as EVP it was my job to be second-in-command.

If at any time the president got impeached, resigned — it was my job to step up. And that’s exactly what I’m doing.

PD: How has the transition been for the SA office as a whole?

ZV: The other offices are functioning as normal. We’ve continued. We are still trying to

continue all the initiatives that we’ve started. Kate [Tashman, vice president for finance] has been running smoothly, Ruslan [Klafehn, vice president for multicultural affairs] has been running smoothly.

Amanda [Baker, vice president for academic affairs] is still running everything for advocates and Bernie [Machucha, vice president for programming] is in the midst of planning Spring Fling. We are still moving forward. It has been a transition that Naomi [Barnett, interim executive vice president] and myself had to take on to make sure that the EVP office continues to be a success. We support every student group on campus and we can’t just stop that.

PD: What do you hope to see from candidates running for EVP for the spring 2016 semester?

ZV: I would love for them to

continue what I have been working on. We have planned B-Engaged trainings, we have open houses coming up where the student groups will be tabling, we have the Gala that we’ll be doing with the Dean of Students office, Senior Days, Senior Week, all that stuff. I would love for a candidate to have the experience and have the understanding of the SA to continue what I started and what I promised the students when I was campaigning and running.

PD: Do you have any opinions on Ruslan Klafehn’s presidential candidacy since his DWI arrest came to light?

ZV: I care what Ruslan does as the Vice President for Multicultural Affairs. I care what he is doing with the Intercultural Awareness Committee; I care about what he’s doing now as VPMA and as an executive board member. What

Ruslan does as a student, as an individual, is not so much of my concern. He has been here for a year; he has been a good leader so far. If the students don’t feel comfortable having him run based off of what has happened, that’s on him. As a student, whatever he does in his free time, that’s what he wants to do.

But as an executive board member, I’m fine with him and as VPMA he’s doing a great job.

PD: What do you hope next year’s executive board focuses on after taking office?

ZV: The biggest thing we always harp on is sustainability and making sure that once we start something in the SA, it doesn’t end and we continue to improve on it. We would love for the initiatives that we have worked on as an executive board to continue. We have three positions that are running unopposed and

that’s unfortunate. It would have been nice to see more interest.

I think it’s really important to have these candidates understand what the SA is, understand the sustainability that we’re trying to achieve — not only for next year, but five or 10 years down the road — and really be there for the students.

PD: How would you like to leave the office?

ZV: Sustainable. If [Chris Zamlout] can come back and be proud of the initiatives and goals that we have done, that [makes] me the most happy. I obviously want new ideas and new initiatives to come out of each and every office, but I would love to see the sustainability continue. To come back in five years and see something that is still going on, that would make me proud.

Also a growing alumni base — that would be nice, too.

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Pipe Line UNIVERSITY NEWS Physical Facilities Customer Service Center sees change in office hours According to Binghamton University news briefs, Physical Facilities Customer Service Center hours will change, effective Monday, March 7. The new hours are 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and were altered due to personal reasons. The Emergency Customer Service Center will continue to be available after-hours and weekends.

LOCAL NEWS BPD arrests eight people for disorderly conduct on Parade Day The Binghamton Police Department released their preliminary numbers of Parade Day arrests on Sunday, according to FOX 40 News. BPD said that there were 12 arrests, eight of which were for disorderly conduct. As of Sunday, Binghamton Police said they only arrested one person for DWI yesterday following a crash on I-81, but plan to release DWI arrest totals later this week.

Former Broome County Exec dies following battle with cancer Jeffrey Kraham passed away Friday after a two-year battle with cancer at 66 years old, according to FOX 40 News. Kraham served

as a Broome County Executive from 1997 to 2004, and during his time in the position, he built the Jeffrey P. Kraham Public Library and modernized the Broome County airport, courthouse and criminal justice building. He also worked with Mayor Richard Bucci to build the $25 million Binghamton University Downtown Center. Before being county executive, Kraham received his B.A. in business from Binghamton University in 1977 and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. His son, Jared Kraham, is currently the Binghamton Deputy Mayor, and described his father as “smart, creative and [having] the best sense of humor.”

STATE NEWS SUNY students protest potential tuition increases Students at several SUNY campuses held a walkout Friday to protest another round of potential tuition increases, according to the Ithaca Journal. Students at SUNY Albany, New Paltz, Brockport and Cortland protested against SUNY officials’ push for its SUNY 2020 plan, which would allow for another five years of tuition increases of up to $300 a year. Since 2011, tuition has increased $1,500, or by 30 percent. The state legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo will decide

by March 31 whether to continue SUNY 2020 with the $300 increases that can be approved by the SUNY Board of Trustees.

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Police Watch Mountainview Mischief FRIDAY, March 4, 2:40 p.m. — Officers were contacted on Friday to report a stolen jacket from the Appalachian Collegiate Center, said Investigator Patrick Reilly of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. The victim, a 25-year-old male, reported that he had placed his jacket, a black hoodie, in the worker’s room before his shift. When he returned afterward, it was gone. There are no suspects, and the case is still pending investigation.

Suspended Speeder FRIDAY, March 4, 4:35 p.m. — A vehicle was pulled over for speeding south of Murray Hill Road, said Reilly. An officer on patrol around the area saw the vehicle and estimated it to be traveling at 50 mph in a 30 mph zone. When he was pulled over, the driver, a 21-year-old male, told the officer that his license was suspended. The passenger, whose license was not suspended, was able to take control of the vehicle after the stop. The driver was given three tickets: speeding, operating a vehicle without a license and aggravated driving with a suspended license, all returnable to the Vestal Town Court.

A lighter take on campus crime Derek Schuster Police Correspondant

Seat Snatcher SATURDAY, March 5, 3:38 a.m. — The residential director of O’Connor Hall in Dickinson Community contacted officers on Saturday to report stolen couch and chair cushions from the lounge area, Reilly said.

The cushions had all been secured to the couches themselves, but the wires were found ripped from them. A walk-through came up negative and the case is still pending investigation.

Not-So-High Spirits SATURDAY, March 5, 8:38 a.m. — Residence assistant (RA) staff of O’Connor Hall contacted UPD to report a liquor law violation, Reilly said. The officers met with the staff outside of the suite when they arrived, where they were informed that an RA had observed in plain view in one of the suites an empty one liter bottle of spirits, despite none of the residents being over the age of 21. One of the residents admitted to purchasing spirits with a fake Maryland state driving license. The license was seized and the alcohol was disposed of.

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Favela begins duties as parking director T&M's owner talks bar safety PARK FROM PAGE 1

understood. Prior to this year, the lot designations were unclear and the new process clarified them, which made students realize the parking system is inefficient.

In order to make changes to the designations, Favela said he needs to identify problems before he addresses them. In the coming weeks, he plans to administer a survey through B-Line in order to better understand student concerns and to differentiate between parking space shortages and lot underutilization. “I have to find out what the students want,� Favela said. “I don’t know if we need to expand the parking operation and maybe

we just need to figure out how to better utilize some of the spaces.

That’s why I want to explore that option first before we spend a huge amount of capital in building infrastructure, so it’s just a matter of finding that balance.�

Favela discussed the possibility of implementing technology, like an app that would tell users where there are available spots. He said he had success with updates like this at the Texas Medical Center. “We are looking at all technologies and looking at ways to really improve the parking experience,� Favela said. “One of the things we are looking at is how we can make it as easy as possible and doing so really

requires a lot of technology, so we’re definitely looking at a lot of opportunities of how we can deliver that experience.�

According to Favela, the priority is not necessarily to restructure parking at BU, but to take the current system and revise it to best fit the needs of the students and the University. “We have the space, so until we figure out how the utilization of it is working ‌ we want to make sure that the decisions we make are good and stand the test of time,â€? Favela said. “If we make a decision is it going to be able to last?

We want to be good stewards of the University’s money and good stewards of the customer experience as well.�

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Caleb Schwartz/Contributing Photographer Pictured: Brian Favela, Binghamton University’s new executive director of parking and transportation services. In the coming weeks, he plans to administer a survey through B-Line in order to better understand student concerns and to differentiate between parking space shortages and lot underutilization.

BU alumni to finance Residents aim to curb crime housing for scholars WATCH FROM PAGE 1

HOME FROM PAGE 1 sufficient funds. The majority of donations came from students, which is what they said hope to see as a future fundraising trend.

Vaughn said they launched a marketing campaign on Facebook in September 2015 to connect students to the application by using the hashtag #HFS. The grant application opened in December and the award recipients were selected in February. The winners are Gina Perez, a junior majoring in integrative neuroscience, and Nora Le, a junior majoring in accounting. According to Vaughn, it was an incredibly difficult decision, but they were chosen due to their high GPAs, demonstrated financial need and campus involvement.

After already raising $6,000, Vaughn said they hope to raise additional funds this year to finance two more students. “Many of my friends and fellow students have illustrated how difficult it is to attend college with the burden of debt,�

LaBuff said. “HFS looks to shrink that debt so students can focus on

Our hope is by reducing the cost ... it allows them to focus more on what they want to focus on —Sam Vaughn HFS Co-founder

their classes and lives.�

Applicants for the pilot program applied by completing an online application and sending their transcripts and FAFSA. To be considered, the applicant needed to be a full-time undergraduate with at least a 2.5 GPA who demonstrated involvement in campus organizations and a lower-than-average family income.

Fifteen students applied for the grant through an online application that asked for basic demographic information such as family income, race, gender and major. They did not look at freshman applicants because the money is reserved, for now, for off-campus living.

Le said she liked how HFS wanted to make higher education more affordable to every student. “I’ll be going to grad school here for my Masters in Accounting so any scholarships and grants that can mitigate education costs for me and my family are appreciated,� Le wrote in an email. “Although I receive financial aid, it’s not likely that it’ll cover all my expenses, such as textbooks and my rent at my current apartment.�

Perez said she came across the Facebook link and although she found it too good to be true, she figured there was nothing to lose. “These are $3,000 that I could now save and use towards other expenses, such as saving for a car,� Perez wrote in an email. “This program has made my parents’ life a little easier as well, because they don’t have to worry as much about how they can help me pay off my rent.�

Vaughn said they hope that by BU students helping each other, the community will grow. “If Bearcats can help Bearcats, we can make more room for Bearcats,� Vaughn said. “We hope that in expanding that, we see a more diverse class come in, not just the students who have been coming to higher education for past years.�

surroundings,� Governanti said. “By doing things like walking with your headphones in and your head down, you can put yourself in danger.�

While many of the residents in attendance noted the safety issues faced by students and full-time residents alike, others remarked about the amount of littering — specifically in student-populated areas — and discussed possible ways to beautify communities made up of non-permanent residents.

Several community members suggested that increasing communication between community members in the neighborhood should be extended to students living Downtown.

“My neighborhood is saturated with students,� said Sarina Barrera, a Binghamton resident. “Every year in September, I go to meet the new students and remind them to lock their cars and things like that. If they don’t act, the crime will trickle down to us.�

Milton Chester, the assistant dean for off-campus services, also attended the meeting. He emphasized creating a culture of cooperation between students and the community in which everyone maintains good behavior. “It is important for students to keep up a good relationship with their surrounding communities,�

Chester said. “And generally, that does happen.�

Cronce closed the meeting by

We're the first response when a crime happens —Dani Kronce District 3 Councilwoman

Agent discusses literary careers AGENT FROM PAGE 1 explaining her duties as an agent, which include identifying writing talent from hundreds of submissions received weekly and communicating between her clients and publishing houses. “I would venture to say that the agent has stepped in and assumed the role [of a longterm editor],â€? Harris said. “While editors absolutely do still edit and put their mark and fingerprint on your book, [manuscripts] now need to be in such a polished state before they are submitted ‌ agents are the ones with ink on their hands.â€?

Harris presented an insider’s look at the world of publishing, which she said few people understand the inner workings of. She began by explaining the manuscript submission process, and later described the complexities behind getting an author’s work published. She described her own difficulties in working her way up in the industry, while also shedding light on struggles aspiring authors face when trying to get

an agent.

Harris’ authors often write plot-driven forms of literary fiction or young adult fiction.

She chooses manuscripts based on whether they draw her into the narrative successfully, and is only able to represent one or two new books a year out of the thousands of submissions she receives.

Gillan, a talk coordinator, said she asked Harris to speak at BU to show students how an English degree can lead to job opportunities in the publishing industry. “We’re bringing agents and editors here — it’s helped our students get published and it’s a way for our students to understand the business of writing and getting published,�

Gillan said. “We’ve gotten a lot of students’ work published in journals that are prestigious; they’ve met editors of presses, they meet people like Erin who are agents ‌ it’s a way of getting your foot in the door.â€?

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exposed the difficulties and rewards of working in the publishing industry. “I thought Erin was extremely knowledgeable and had a lot of good information about the industry,� Kravat said. “So it was very useful to me to gauge whether this is something I want to do.�

Harris stressed that the most important aspects of the publishing industry are hard work and diligence. To be a successful agent, Harris said, most people devote years to internships and assistant jobs. Harris also said that writers should not submit their work until they have done everything they can to improve it. “I hope students garner a better sense of the mechanics of publishing,â€? Harris said. â€œâ€Ś I hope they also realized that publishing is a business, and not everyone gets published, and it’s a real privilege to be a working author. If one works hard enough and puts in the effort, it is possible to attain your dreams.â€?

in groups and not leaving friends alone when out. He also said to be wary of the type of liquor being consumed, because a shot of one liquor may have a different alcohol content than another drink.

In addition to risky drinking behavior, Shea said aggression and bar fights were topics he was especially passionate about. He shared the story of an event that occurred in 2009, when former BU basketball player Miladin Kovacevic attacked another student at the Rathskeller pub, leaving him in a three-month medically induced coma and with a severe brain injury. Shea expressed to students that drinking irresponsibly can have serious, life-altering effects. “I know a lot of good people who, because of alcohol culture, got in an altercation and didn’t back down and they get arrested and they get kicked out of school and they get hurt,� Shea said. “You don’t understand how serious situations can get and what can go wrong. It happens to normal people.�

Liz Slade, a sophomore majoring is psychology, said that college students need to be educated on how to drink responsibly because they will be surrounded by alcohol regardless of whether they drink or not. “I think it was an entertaining way to tell us about this topic,�

Slade said. “I think it’s relevant for people our age because we go out every weekend, we see this stuff happen.�

Jake Lipton, an undeclared freshman, said he appreciated that the organizers approached the situation of college students drinking realistically. “You’re living in a fantasy if you’re telling college students not to drink,� Lipton said. “I think the best way to go about it is to say to do it safely. I really liked it, I feel like everyone was more into the topic because he spoke to us like equals, rather than talking down to us.�

Shea said that he tries to regularly talk one-on-one to students about being responsible when drinking, especially if he sees someone getting too drunk at his bar. According to him it is a necessary dialogue, because there are real dangers that come from ignoring the issues. “For the most part, people use alcohol in a positive way,�

Shea said. “It’s a part of their life, but it doesn’t control their life.

I didn’t come here to encourage drinking; it’s acknowledging the reality that thousands of students at BU alone are drinking and drinking education can be constructive. Someone needs to say, ‘Well if you are going to drink, here are some things you need to be mindful of.’�

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BU Dining replaces Wholly Habaneros

Grilled cheeses and hot dogs are only beginnings Georgia Westbrook and Alex Papaioannou Arts & Culture If you walked into the Marketplace this semester and were disappointed to find that the only Mexican food option, Wholly Habaneros, had vanished, you weren’t alone. While it was open infrequently compared to other stations, Wholly Habaneros was convenient for when you had a Chipotle craving but had no desire to leave the University Union.

In its place, Binghamton University Dining Services by Sodexo has opened a new station with rotating offerings and clever names to match. Last week it was B-Cheesy, which offered grilled cheese sandwiches with toppings like pickles and potato chips. This week, it’s Bodacious Burgers, which features grill food with interesting twists.

The quarter-pound Mac & Cheese hot dog is a must-have from the Bodacious Burger station.

Topped with macaroni and cheese, crispy bacon and sliced scallions, this meal is an extreme mixture of flavors that culminates in a terrific taste. The Blue Ribbon BBQ burger is another option worth your meal plan, topped with cheddar cheese, barbecue sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion and bacon.

Tom LaSarso, director of retail operations for Binghamton University Dining, said that based on college students’ interests in restaurants like Moe’s and Chipotle, the dining team figured that the station would be successful, but LaSarso said there was “not a big demand.”

“We want to draw interest for the students obviously,” LaSarso said. “We were just not getting traffic back there for the Wholly Habaneros concept.”

In response, he said that the team reached out to the Student Culinary Council — a group of students who work with dining services to improve the campus dining experience — which suggested alternating between burgers and sandwiches or grilled cheeses. LaSarso also said that after spring break, there will be a Greek food station and a Mindful — meaning health-oriented — station alternating with the burgers and grilled cheeses.

Ultimately, LaSarso said that “the idea is to get something permanent,” whether through a Sodexo concept or an outside restaurant like Tully’s and Moghul.

At the end of the semester, a decision will be made on what this outlet should become. For now, however, Sodexo is modeling the use of the space as a food-truck

Stephen Ruiz/Contributing Photographer Pictured: A burger from the new Bodacious Burgers station in the Marketplace. BU Dining Services replaced Wholly Habaneros with rotating options.

concept.

“You go to L.A. or New York and there’s a different food truck parked on a corner,” LaSarso said. “Every week there would be a different theme to try and keep the students’ interest there.”

Chick-N-Bap, a student-run enterprise that serves chicken over

rice, will continue to operate out of the area on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Craig Wickizer, a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering, rarely ate at Wholly Habaneros, but said he likes the new station and its variations.

“I think it’s quite enjoyable,”

Wickizer said. “It’s not as ridiculously priced as I thought it would be, being a rotating station, and it’s pretty good food.”

Valerie McNamara, a sophomore double-majoring in psychology and Spanish, is also a fan of the new station.

“The burger was pretty juicy

and I thought it was pretty good,” McNamara said. “The onion rings are really good, too.”

McNamara had “The Jack Burger,” which is topped with pepper jack cheese, lettuce and salsa. The burger also features avocado, which McNamara thought was “a really nice touch.”

Struggle and success

After battling anorexia, student helps others Kara Brown Arts & Culture

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Local college festivals

The party shouldn't end with Parade Day Odeya Pinkus Arts & Culture Editor

Parade Day has once again come and gone, and it’s pretty easy to be sad when you think about the fact that you can’t wake up with the intention of partying all day long. Let’s face it, day drinking is a fun part of the college experience, and without regular football tailgates, we’re left with four days to really “darty” as a collective community: Parade Day, Santacon, Spring Fling and Bar Crawl. Don’t let the confines of the Triple Cities keep you from partying from sunup to sundown.

Find a friend and road trip over to one of these close locales, and be the ultimate party crasher — just make sure you rent a motel or stay with a friend, don’t drive home. Sure, these can’t beat the revelry that is a Binghamton daydrink, but that’s no excuse for staying home.

Chill-a-bration It’s definitely not the wild experience that is Parade Day, but with endless chili and special mug deals, you can’t really go wrong. Located in Cortland, New York, it’s been going on for nine years, so don’t miss out on the 10th. Cortland is only 45 minutes away, so you don’t need to leave a day before and if you get a

designated driver, you can be back in time to drunkly eat your leftovers and watch “Jeopardy!”

It’s four hours, which is long enough to have fun, but not long enough to do anything you’ll regret.

Culture Shock This SUNY Purchase event features multiple bands on multiple stages over the course of two days, so if if you’ve ever wanted a 24-hour Spring Fling, this is the move. Culture Shock has over 40 acts in a wide variety of genres, so if your friend wants to hear an indie band but you want to listen to a DJ, there won’t be much of an issue. The event is held in late April and has featured comedians like Chris Gethard and jazz group BadBadNotGood, so sure, it’s three hours away, but it’s basically a free, modest music festival.

Lark Fest Held on Albany’s Lark Street, this day-long street festival has everything you could want from music to food to magicians to crafts. If you miss the crowds, then attend for the tens of thousands of people who come to walk around the closed-off areas.

It’s known as the “largest one-day street festival in New York.” So you won’t run out things to do.

And if for some reason you do,

then hit the bars.

Kendall Day This party at Ithaca College is where to go if you’re looking for bottles being thrown and somewhat rowdy, school-isalmost-over behavior. Last year cops broke up the party at 2 p.m., but this day is early in May, so you might as well get the morning of sunshine in. Besides, once the revelry has been busted, you can experience Ithaca’s bars and compare them to what we have on State Street.

Don’t let the confines of the Triple Cities keep you from partying from sunup to sundown

Weigh a maximum of 90 pounds. Eat no more than 800 calories a day. Exercise for at least four hours. Get through the four-to-six hour-long skating lessons without fainting. Attain perfection.

This was the mindset of a young and then-anorexic Lindsey Klein. Now a senior majoring in biology, Klein is able to reflect on her past and use it as a tool to help motivate others.

“People think [anorexia is] just about looks, [but] it wasn’t about being skinny for me,” Klein explained. “I hardly looked in the mirror. It was about the number on the scale, and being obsessed about the number.”

Klein began ice skating when she was a little over two years old, and became more invested in the sport when she began ice dancing at age seven. Getting a partner for her sport was so competitive that skating began to take over her life. At age 14, she finally attained her goal of getting a partner.

Their coach was a strict, two-time Olympic champion.

At their first competition, Klein said they performed horribly.

“I was already really upset,” Klein said, “and when we got off of the ice the coach said to me: ‘Lindsey, the reason why you did so badly is because you’re too fat.

You’re not allowed to eat anymore.

You can only have water and lettuce.’”

After two weeks on a juice diet that made her pass out and marked the beginning of an unhealthy relationship with food, Klein received heartbreaking news. Her partner’s mother called to say that her son needed to skate with someone skinnier.

Klein slipped into a deep depression. She couldn’t hold conversations and couldn’t concentrate long enough to watch TV without getting irritated, let alone study. She refused to go out to dinner or to parties, afraid that she’d be tempted to eat poorly, even deeming foods like bananas unsafe. All she cared about were numbers.

“Nothing would go in my mouth unless it was weighed out

and measured in some sort of way,” Klein said. “I would weigh myself about three times a day.”

On top of starving herself, she worked for four hours a day in addition to practices.

At age 16, Klein got a new partner, began homeschooling and moved to a training facility in Delaware with a new set of coaches. During her first week there, she fainted on the ice.

Luckily, her new coaches helped her find the right dietitian and her parents refused to let her skate unless she got help.

While the first dietitian didn’t get through to her, she clicked with the second one, Cristina Rivera, R.D. “She really knew which words to say to me, and knew how to reach me and understand what I was going through,” Klein said.

Rivera introduced 50 calories into Klein’s diet each week, and eventually, Klein noticed that the more she ate, the more she enjoyed life.

“I was able to hold conversations and have relationships and that’s what kept me going,” Klein said.

“The food was the medicine … I

didn’t understand that before.”

As Klein’s health improved, her relationship with exercise changed. During her junior year at Binghamton, she became an AFAA-certified group fitness instructor, and currently teaches Barre Burn at the East Gym. Now in her fifth year here, Klein has decided to become a registered dietitian and help people the same way her dietitian helped her. To get experience, she worked at an outpatient eating disorder clinic two years ago, and has shadowed under celebrity dietitians Keri Glassman and Tanya Zuckerbrot. She plans to spend this summer developing an eight-week program to help people like herself overcome this disease.

Klein is currently working with life coach Mike Guerrir of Style Coach NYC to develop her Instagram, YouTube and Facebook pages, all under the name “fitlindspiration,” to reach out via social media to those struggling with eating disorders.

Living up to the name of her Instagram, she is truly aiming to be an inspiration for those who struggled, just as she did.

Franz Lino/Photography Editor Lindsey Klein, a senior majoring in biology, poses on the Spine. Klein struggled with anorexia, but now intends to help others fight their illnesses.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Untitled Unmastered

TV REVIEW: House of Cards

8 tracks stand alone Spacey is still ruthless

Lamar's effort mirrors quality of "Butterfly" James Sereno Arts & Culture Continuing with the trend of surprise albums, Grammy Award-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar dropped the unexpected compilation album, “Untitled Unmastered” on Friday. The eight-track album is a collection of songs that were created for Lamar’s previous studio album, “To Pimp A Butterfly,” but did not make the final tracklist. Although these songs didn’t make the cut, the album’s production and lyrics mirror Lamar’s previous greatness.

The 2015 platinum record “To Pimp a Butterfly” left many in awe of Lamar’s politically charged music, which encompassed the sounds of jazz and West African styles, and those who hoped for more from the album can find some solace in this new compilation.

The track “untitled 02 | 06.23.2014.” draws one of the closest resemblances to “To Pimp a Butterfly” in both production and style. Lamar also references other tracks from the studio album at the close of the song.

Cheers of “Pimp-pimp, hurray!” open the track, and lead to a

haunting bass line and saxophone intro. The substantive lyrics highlight the Compton-based rapper’s struggle between his position in the music industry and his life before success.

On “untitled 04 | 08.14.2014.” and “untitled 05 | 09.21.2014.,” Lamar shares the spotlight with fellow Top Dawg Entertainment label mates. Jay Rock and SZA collaborate on the first of the two songs, where SZA reflects on government control while Lamar, representing the government, whispers subversive thoughts to the listener. Jay Rock — who released his own studio album “90059” last September and was more recently injured in a severe motorcycle accident last month — enters in the final 30 seconds of the song, mumbling the bridge which then leads to the next track.

Those who watched Lamar’s performance at the 2015 Grammy Awards may have recognized parts of the first verse of “untitled 05 | 09.21.2014.,” which was included in his act. The track, which features Anna Wise, Punch and Jay Rock, is another piece of the compilation that would have fit well on the final version of “To Pimp A Butterfly.” Its lyrics,

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which focus on social inequality as the result of institutional racism, is a sobering reminder of Kendrick’s mastery over the microphone.

The track that begs the most attention is the only one without a specific date attached to its title.

Named “untitled 07 | 2014-2016,” the track separates its over-eightminute length into three distinct parts. The three sections come from different demos, which were forced together to make this track.

The first part of the song alludes to the rising success of Lamar as he raps in what feels like a trance, and Lamar then turns to rapping about his success with a new elevated ego in the middle part of the track. The third and final section of the song is much simpler. It’s Lamar and friends in the studio without the feel of any boasting or outside interruptions.

Over a guitar, Lamar sings — not very well — lyrics from “untitled 04 | 08.14.2014.” as friends laugh and talk in the background. While each of the three parts were enjoyable, the song isn’t cohesive and makes for a confusing experience.

Although these eight tracks alone could not stand up to the goliath studio album they were created for, the songs are evidence of Lamar’s ability to consistently create quality music.

There is currently no explanation as to why these songs did not make it to the final version of Lamar’s previous studio album, but it may simply be because “To Pimp A Butterfly” was already 16 tracks long.

Either way, this was not something that was released with the intention of garnering awards. Instead, the album is a recognition that these tracks stand on their own as impressive creations from Lamar and his team. As praise continues for this unexpected album, we can only wait for the next addition to Lamar’s repertoire.

Season four has what three was missing James Sereno Arts & Culture

After a year-long wait, Netflix released season four of its original series “House of Cards” this past Friday. While some were disappointed with the show’s previous chapter, season four makes up for any doubt in the tale of Frank Underwood.

With a cliff-hanger ending in the last season, the show continues with President Underwood, played

by Kevin Spacey, in his quest for the Democratic nomination for the 2016 presidential race. While Underwood initially clawed his way to the presidency through corruption and secrecy, he now feels the pressure of being likable enough to be voted in by the general public.

The first half of the new season begins in somewhat of the same vain as the last, with Underwood continuing his term with some changes to his staff and inner circle. The true glory of season four is not until the second half, where the dominoes placed in previous years quickly begin to fall.

When faced with the enemies and ghosts of his past, season four Underwood is similar to the man who we saw in the beginning, but now with the bigger picture in mind. As the episodes continue, Underwood continues to break down the fourth wall and to increase his communication with the audience, which is where Spacey truly shines. This season also shows a powerful performance from First Lady Claire Underwood, played by Robin Wright, and when the two work together, the strength missing in season three comes through.

With this new installment, viewers will be kept on the edge of their seats when Underwood shows just how far he will go to protect his legacy. Heather Dunbar, Underwood’s main contender for the Democratic nomination, represents the small glimmer of hope for justice through the fog

Don't fight the Pods in Bartle

Pipe Dream's best study spots everyone should know about Noah Broch Contributing Writer As midterms rapidly approach, Binghamton University students from Hinman College to Hillside Community are hitting the books to prepare. With all the students swarming the various study locations of Glenn G. Bartle Library, this can make it difficult to find the perfect location to cram. Pipe Dream is here to help with a list of optimal places for maximizing your study session.

Fine Arts Collection, commonly referred to as “The Red Room” Located right past the Newcomb Reading Room, the “Red Room” is actually a great place to study. Despite looking like the set of a ’90s TV show with its fuzzy red carpeting and wooden book shelves, the spot has its merits.

During most study hours, the “Red Room” is quiet, with cubicles almost always available and the low lighting setting the tone for

a nice, relaxing study session. If you are using a laptop, you may want to study elsewhere, as the power outlets are rare and in inconvenient places and, although available, the wooden cubicles can feel uncomfortable and cramped.

North Reading Room, commonly referred to as “The White Room” The high-intensity fluorescent lighting of this study area will surely shock you awake from your post-Parade Day comatose. Located on the second floor of the library, the best part of this room is the comfortable and spacious desks with double power outlets, as well as an outdated, but sometimes useful, USB-like plug in. Another advantage is the extremely low level of noise and distractions. If you decide that this room is perfect for you, make sure to get here before the peak hours of noon to 5 p.m., since these desks are always in high demand.

Arabic Room Located on the second floor near

the bathrooms and elevator, the Arabic Room is an often overlooked and great alternative study lounge during busy library hours. Despite evoking memories of a trip to your grandmother’s house with its drab decor and beige carpeting, this study area almost always has desks available and is a relaxing, quiet place to review material for your tests. This room is for those who want to study while surrounded by oversized books while sitting on cool, “retro” furniture. Although it’s quiet, outlets are sparse, so steer clear if your computer is at six percent.

Hermann Miller Public Office Space A recently implemented twoseater work desk located in the hallway outside of the Arabic Room, this space is perfect if you are looking to work with a partner, since you can talk face-to-face and use a whiteboard for brainstorming ideas. USB and power outlets are also built into the work desk, and the seating is ridiculously

comfortable. If you are lucky enough to come across this desk unoccupied, take a seat, pretend you’re in an Ikea catalog and get to work.

Government Documents Secret Hideaway If you walk through the north end of the Pods you will spot a room in the corner with a sign entitled “Government Documents.”

In the diagonal corner of the room is an inconspicuous desk.

This comfortable and spacious workspace is kind of like a lessglamorous bat cave for the desperate college student. It provides for a completely quiet and cohesive study experience, has eight power outlets and on top of all of that, has a garbage at your disposal.

And if mid-study session you start thinking to yourself, “I wonder what the air quality released from the National Air Sampling Network was like in 1966?” all of that information can be accessed nearby in the “Government Documents Library Stack.”

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of deception. While Dunbar has noble goals, what drew viewers to this show in the first place was the grit and corruption of Underwood and his team. This is the show where you can root for evil to win.

While over-dramatized at times, politics in the show have become reflective of the presidential race in the real world. Just like the 2016 campaign trail, “House of Cards” brings us more of a side-show than an election focused on substantive policies.

Familiarity in the show’s political atmosphere is not the only place where fans will see a reflection into their own world.

The argument on gun control, a Supreme Court vacancy, the terrorist group ICO, military intervention in Syria and the fear of domestic terrorism are all key plot points in season four. Appearances

by CNN Reporter Wolf Blitzer and others from the network make this season feel real and close to home.

In this season, almost every character has their own ulterior motives. Even Secretary of State Catherine Durant — who became a pawn of Underwood since early into the series’ first season — exemplifies the way that everyone is looking out for themselves. For characters who show undivided loyalty, like Underwood’s Chief of Staff Douglas Stamper, we see how

fringed they have become from their decisions and the price they pay for loyalty.

As another year passes, so does the short, 13-episode season of “House of Cards.” With a much stronger ending than the previous season, the wait for the already renewed fifth season begins. Along with the renewal announcement came the news that show-runner and creator Beau Willimon will not return.

While the future of “House of Cards” is unknown, the 13 episodes just released are enough to get loyal fans through the next year.

As another year passes, so does the short, 13-episode season of “House of Cards”

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OPINIONS Tuesday, March 8, 2016

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SA E-BOARD ELECTION ENDORSEMENTS President — Nicholas Ferrara Ferrara is undoubtedly the most qualified candidate for this position.

His approach to the job is solid and practical, with a strong focus on what he knows is possible to achieve during his tenure. Ferrara’s breadth and depth of experience — both in SUNY SA and Student Congress — far exceeds the other candidates. His plans to increase transparency between the SA and student body and make the student handbook more user-friendly are simple, but also very necessary. Ferrara is extremely knowledgeable and well-versed in SA policies and we are confident that he will be prepared to handle whatever the position may throw at him. Unlike other presidential candidates, Ferrara is opposed to using SA funds to build a lounge area Downtown that will be used for studying during the day and as a place for drunk students to wait for cabs and buses on weekends. He alone seems to see the liability issues for the SA that arise from a project like that, and acknowledges that pulling it off successfully is complicated and a longshot.

And though we are endorsing Ferrara and believe he is the candidate for the job, both Adina Matos and write-in Steven Lazickas pitched solid platforms and are viable alternatives. Matos was one of the only candidates who wanted to transform “It’s On Us” into an active campaign and didn’t pitch it as a marketing stunt. Additionally, her plans to increase OCCT bus storage for the winter was an insightful and outof-the-box look at another important responsibility that the president has.

Lazickas’ perspective was realistic and similar to Ferrara’s, but he falls short in the experience category. We did like Lazickas’ idea for hosting a regular “breakfast with the SA president,” which we are sure would be a hit with student groups that might not always get as much face-time with the SA president.

Ruslan Klafehn is the weakest candidate of the bunch. When pressed about complaints that he did not

spend enough time with multicultural organizations as VMPA this year, he explained that the reason for it was because he spent so much time working in the SA office. We can only imagine how much more of a time commitment being president is, and worry about how he would divvy up his time. In addition, Klafehn is strongly in favor of the Downtown lounge, which we view as impractical. However, he does have very good ideas for the future of Harpur’s Ferry, and understands the importance of taking good care of that very important system.

However, the elephant in the room is Klafehn’s recent DWI arrest. Just last month, the Editorial Board called for the past SA president to resign because he had lost the trust and respect of a portion of the student body. With that same sentiment in mind, we simply cannot endorse — let alone elect — a presidential candidate who endangered the safety of others by getting behind the wheel of a car while drunk. And though we hope Klafehn will learn from his mistakes, we do not believe he should be in a position of power and responsibility at BU.

Executive Vice President — Raaga Rajagopala Rajagopala is the clear choice for executive vice president, and her plan to bring the intent-to-charter process online was enough to make her the frontrunner alone. Any group that has recently tried to charter understands how painful the process can be, and Rajagopala’s plan has the idea to modernize the way the EVP office does business. She also plans to not only promote the “It’s On Us” campaign, like many of the candidates, but also grow it from reactive marketing campaign to proactive resource. Her intentions to expand marketing for the frequently overlooked Food Co-Op and Art Co-Op were original, and her goal to increase transparency by hosting frequent town hall forums is efficient and practical — though this is always easier said than done. With the exception of the rape crisis center she wants to

bring to campus — which we highly doubt will ever get past the planning stage — Rajagopala has clear goals that we can see her accomplishing within her term if elected, and she will bring a fresh perspective to the SA. Like other candidates, Justin Santabarbara plans to create an offcampus, student-only SA lounge as a resource for student safety. He also wants to help clubs better understand their budgets, which we are in support of. However, despite the fact that a major part Santabarbara’s platform is SA transparency, his own qualifications are unclear. When asked, Santabarbara said he’d been chief of staff to the SA president since August 2015, but the position became vacant in November when the previous chief of staff resigned.

Santabarbara discussed the importance of sustainability — a term often used

by E-board members when describing the importance of ensuring smooth transitions within the SA by hiring from within. However, for this year and this position, we’re not so sure that hiring from within is the way to go.

Vice President for Finance — Kate Tashman In her current term as VPF, Tashman has done an admirable job streamlining the SA’s financial ventures and helping the SA transition to a new financial director. With the SA set to incorporate at the end of the academic year, it would be best if she continues in her role.

Tashman is approachable, available and generally easy to work with. There is no doubt that her re-election will help in continuing to keep the office running successfully. While the proposal to help secure funding for a Downtown SA space seems unnecessary and impractical, Tashman’s idea to explore a limited use of an SA credit card seems promising, and combined with her success so far in the office, makes her the best candidate.

Meanwhile, Tashman’s opponent, Serena Tesler, is completely overmatched.

She proposed some nice ideas — increasing funding to club sports, providing taxi vouchers for students

who might need to visit the hospital after buses stop running and increasing bus routes to medical facilities — but provided little to no plan as to where that funding would come from. Her proposal to pay club sports teams per win seemed out of touch and the other parts of her platform seemed as if she was running for the EVP or VPAA positions.

Vice President for Academic Affairs — Adam Wilkes It is unfortunate that there is no competition for the position of VPAA. However, Adam Wilkes is a capable candidate and we are comfortable endorsing him. He is experienced — having served as current-VPAA Amanda Baker’s assistant for the past year — and is an active, engaged member of Student Congress. Wilkes is knowledgeable about how the SA functions, and it’s refreshing to see that he wants to narrow the focus of his office next year to fewer initiatives so as to make sure they are all implemented thoroughly and correctly.

Wilkes wants to place an emphasis on and expand the already-existing program for undergraduate guidance (PUG) initiative, a peer-to-peer mentoring program, which will help provide students with additional alternatives to receive advice on adjusting to campus life.

Vice President for Multicultural Affairs — Jermel McClure, Jr. Jermel McClure, Jr. is our choice for VPMA. He brings to the table a slew of good, attainable goals that will help reform the VPMA position and positively impact multicultural relations on campus. Ruslan Klafehn’s tenure as VPMA saw complaints of a disconnect between his office and multicultural student organizations.

McClure’s desire to be involved and present seems genuine, and this already puts him ahead of the game. He wants to showcase multicultural students through initiatives such as speaker series and a multicultural publication.

It would bring multicultural issues to the forefront, making the SA less reactionary and more aggressive in taking on racial issues on campus. We feel confident that McClure is the right person for this job.

Write-in candidate Shruti Sharma has good experience on-campus, especially in her time as the president of Dickinson Town Council, but doesn’t have enough of a plan to take on many of the issues our campus community faces. Her write-in candidacy stems from initial doubts over whether she had enough time to campaign for the position, and we’re unsure if she will be able to manage the time commitment.

That said, her idea to mandate cultural sensitivity trainings for student organization leaders is great. With a more concrete platform, she would be a strong candidate.

Vice President for Programming — Max Maurice Maurice is running unopposed, but if he weren’t it probably wouldn’t be much of a contest. When it comes to knowing the ins and outs of the Student Association Programming Board (SAPB), Maurice is a clear choice. The goal of the VPP is so much more than just picking a good Spring Fling act — it’s planning festivals, dealing with budgets and working with various student groups, vendors, agents and more. Maurice has served on the concerts, insights, variety and festivals committee, and he’s worked closely with current-and-former-VPPs Bernadette Machuca and Stephanie Zagreda.

Besides his experience, Maurice has ideas that we can get behind. In his speech to Pipe Dream he didn’t focus on any flashy acts he wants to bring to campus or a new festival he wants to start. Instead, he had thoughtful goals to better the SAPB, like getting rid of the advertising chair and reallocating its responsibilities to the Student Associations Marketing and Publications department. Maurice is focused on continuing the efforts to keep good financial records and ultimately eliminate the SAPB deficit.

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, Sports Editor and Arts & Culture Editor.

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FitSpace should be free

Activity fees should cover the cost of gyms Brian Deinstadt

Contributing Columnist

It took only two weeks to realize that transferring to Binghamton University has been one of the best decisions that I have ever made. The high quality of education is conspicuous, the students are bright and ambitious and the faculty are among the most qualified educators in the Northeast. Immersion into a brand new environment halfway through my sophomore year has been a breeze through the resources that this school has to offer, along with great friends who were able to make the transfer process even easier.

With all of that being said, let us get to my sole grievance: what is the deal with gym memberships?

I am referring exclusively to the price here, and how one semester costs $100, while a full academic year costs $180. If you are like me, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is imperative to performing well academically; having a gym membership throughout the course of the semester is unquestionable. Questions do begin to surface, however, when the costs of such a membership are so high that my bank account becomes a bigger concern to me than my biceps. Further concern

arises when I am reminded that the majority of my friends outside of BU, mostly at private schools and some even at other SUNY schools, are enjoying the use of equally impressive facilities costfree.

Frustration has led to research.

Ashley Fazio, the assistant director of marketing at Campus Recreation, informed me that in 2005, the East Gym was renovated to accommodate an ever-growing student body. A poll conducted by the Student Association at the time asked students if, in order to cover the costs of a revitalized facility, they would prefer a mandatory increase in the recreation fee campus-wide, in turn eliminating the out-of-pocket cost of a membership — or have only the students who are interested in having fitness memberships make up the difference. The majority elected for the latter, and this decision can be attributed to why we pay out-of-pocket for our gym membership today.

This conclusion may seem fair to those who do not want a gym membership at all, but it becomes problematic when we consider the different types of students who all want to spend time in the gym, but to variable degrees. A hundred dollars for the semester is negligible to the fitness freaks who occupy the squat racks every single morning, but quite lofty to the

average exerciser who just wants to use the treadmill twice a week.

Instituting a mandatory $100 fee for all students may cause the latter group of individuals to steer away from getting a gym membership all together. According to Healthy Campus Initiative, “students with a positive, flourishing health status have a greater ability and readiness to learn and fully engage in educational experiences inside and outside the classroom.” Don’t we want to broaden accessibility so that every student can experience this equally?

Free memberships would eradicate any such concerns. No student should be intimidated to add an active, healthy lifestyle to their studies because of pricey memberships. To be fair, Campus Recreation has a variety of other activities that are offered without paying the hefty fee, including open recreation activities such as basketball, volleyball, badminton, racquetball and open lap swim. But if you seek more, like access to the 10,000 square-foot fitness center, 100 group classes to choose from every week and state-of-the-art equipment that is replaced every three years — you are just going to have to reach into the back of your pocket and dig a little deeper.

—Brian Deinstadt is a sophomore double-majoring in political science and English.

Trump's rhetoric unsafe

Candidate's speeches can incite hateful talk Kristen DiPietra

Columnist

I rarely discuss politics due to its polarizing nature. I prefer to laugh with my friends and family, not launch into a diatribe that devolves into a conniption. I know there’s no winning with beloved family members who ladle ziti onto your plate one minute but lament about “The Mexicans” the next. When I was young, my parents tried to shield me from the bigotry that plagued our extended family. But it’s worth wondering how seemingly kind, wholesome people can conjure such contempt for other people. I’ve evaded the subject of politics for far too long, but Donald Trump’s candidacy has devolved from a political concern to a humanitarian one.

Last Tuesday, the YouTube channel “SoFlo” read Hitler quotes to Trump supporters, disguising Hitler’s words as Donald Trump’s. The Trump supporters vehemently agreed with Hitler’s words, regarding sterilization, the use of cruelty and the rejection of humanitarianism. When the true author’s identity was revealed, one supporter said he would support the quotes “if Trump said them.”

This may have been a perfunctory, and even dangerous, method of exploring Trump supporters.

Labeling Trump supporters as daft or racist is unfair and will only incite further tensions. Of course, not every Trump supporter supports Hitler or the Holocaust, but an overwhelming theme of the responses was compliance. This, in conjunction with prejudice, can engender a holocaust.

In the infancy of the Holocaust, people did not believe the extent to which it existed or if it even existed.

To quote Elie Wiesel’s “Night”: “Wipe out a population dispersed throughout so many nations?

So many millions of people!

By what means? In the middle of the twentieth century!” The Holocaust was not a perfect storm.

It has existed in different times and different veins all over the world. As long as hate dominates the political conversation and rulers derive their power from fear, a holocaust remains possible. It is too simple to underestimate the potency of words. To deny words a life and a soul is shallow.

At this point, it doesn’t matter whether Trump receives the nomination. Some say that our criticism and obsession with Trump is only making him stronger. Getting a Gremlin wet only fortifies him.

But we have an obligation to speak

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out against hate speech, lest we repeat history. Martin Niemöller’s haunting words are relevant today.

“First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me — and there was no one left to speak for me.”

Regardless of the author’s intent, Trump’s words have galvanized people through fear, which is a reflex of prejudice. Not all Trump supporters are full of prejudice.

Like all of us, they loathe ISIS and the turbulence that threatens the Middle East. But this loathing has extended to innocent Muslims and Syrian immigrants, some of whom have more disdain for ISIS than Trump supporters themselves.

The violence expressed at Trump rallies toward Muslims and people of color is unacceptable. It seems every time Trump gives a speech, we’re moving further from humanity.

Nevertheless, Trump supporters should be welcomed to articulate their views and legitimize their reasons for voting (if they possess the ability). Just as long as Mexican rapists, violent Muslims and ugly women are allowed to voice their concern.

— Kristen DiPietra is an undeclared sophomore.

Reflection from former SA Chief of Staff Daniel Pantelo

Guest Columnist

After two years of serving as an elected president in Mountainview College and subsequently being promoted by Dillon Schade to serve as chief of staff of the Student Association (SA), it’s safe to say I found myself in what’s colloquially known as the SA Insiders’ Club. I’m writing about my involvement in the SA for two reasons: to expose the Insiders’ Club for what it is and to help people understand the effect it will have on the approaching SA elections.

This is a personal account of my experience, and it’s important for the student body to hear certain secrets that the insiders don’t want you to know about.

The “Insiders’ Club” is a loose and informal name given to an inclusive social circle of people who have accumulated experience and leadership positions under the SA. The SA at Binghamton University is actually one of the only completely student-run undergraduate governments in the entire country — we aren’t held answerable to any administrators, only the students. That means that the annual SA budget of over $5 million is controlled completely by the students we elect to SA leadership. While this is something we should be incredibly proud of because it gives us freedoms that other colleges don’t have, it puts the SA E-board under immense pressure.

Now, I can’t speak for past SA E-boards, but ever since I was appointed to chief of staff last May, I’ve been drafted into a social circle where the lines between professional conduct and social life have become intentionally blurred.

As the E-board became more comfortable with each other, my office hours transformed from getting the job done into a haze of interpersonal drama, closed-door gossip and rumor mongering.

The insiders, myself included, were frequently invited to Facebook groups and private parties hosted by other insiders.

Nonetheless, I hosted my office hours every day and narrowed my focus to the professional goals I had. Namely, I wanted to open an on-campus barbershop, revamp the Food Co-Op so students have a locally sourced food alternative and create the SA-GIVES program. My progress in pursuing these studentcentered initiatives was met with resistance from SA leadership for reasons that were intentionally never made clear to me. When I asked for answers, they were

evasive.

Ultimately, my efforts to professionally distance myself from this informal atmosphere ended up negatively affecting my job. If you weren’t willing to make the affairs of the SA the primary focus of your social life, you were deliberately left out of touch. My job security in the SA became dependent on who likes whom, as opposed to who accomplished what. Other assistants began confessing that they felt the same way and either resigned or were fired for social or political reasons.

In my official resignation email to Dillon Schade and Zach Vigliani, dated Nov. 21, 2015, I explained, “I don’t feel comfortable in the office anymore and I feel like the recent advancements have undermined the SA’s credibility as a professional space.” Needless to say, they offered no response to my resignation and didn’t pay me the stipend that all SA assistants earn per semester — instead, the other assistants received a cut of my share.

The reason people should know about this is to recognize the importance of the upcoming SA elections. Over $5 million of our money shouldn’t be concentrated into the hands of a fraternal clique of insiders.

Rather, we need to elect a transparent board of people with diverse backgrounds of experience who can respect the professional integrity of the SA. I’m not here to endorse anybody, but it ought to be known that Justin Santabarbara and Ruslan Klafehn are the establishment candidates running for the top two most influential positions who offer an almost-certain continuation of the Insiders’ Club via their platforms and affiliations.

First, Justin needs to be called out regarding the outstanding falsities in his platform. On his official campaign Facebook page, he takes credit for having been the chief of staff of the SA. This is untrue. In an email dated May 5, 2015, Dillon Schade explicitly appointed me to that position, which I served in until my resignation at the end of last semester. It should be noted that he took over for me, as his original role was to be Dillon’s assistant.

Second, Justin incorporates the SA-GIVES program — which I created — into his platform to appease clubs who may ask him what he will do for them. From inception to finish line, I built an SA partnership with the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) wherein we devised a system for clubs to be able to fundraise money through volunteer service in the Binghamton area. In my multiple email threads with the CCE staff, I have the proof that shows Justin had no role in

bringing this idea to fruition. I even created the acronym “SAGIVES” which stands for Group Incentives for Volunteerism and Ethical Services. By assuming the credit for my work and my role, he attempts to build an electable platform so he can perpetuate the SA’s current state of affairs.

After all of this, Justin’s biggest claim to fame is the work he’s done for the “It’s On Us” campaign against sexual assault on campus — the only project he was responsible for last semester.

However, after buying T-shirts, spending two days tabling for awareness and garnering press coverage, Justin has little to show for his success other than marketing.

As chair of the sexual assault task force, Justin spent hundreds of dollars on T-shirts and an “awareness campaign,” but women’s groups have complained that there have been no functional steps taken to prevent sexual assaults. One member from the Women’s Student Union texted me, criticizing him for not organizing a meeting with the Title IX coordinator appointed to BU, as well as saying that he did not make a great enough effort to contact women’s groups or other groups that work with the issue of sexual assault. By assuming ownership over the “It’s On Us” campaign, the SA and Justin should also accept responsibility for its shortcomings.

A look at Ruslan’s campaign for president reveals an even more dismal outlook. How can we trust a candidate who incorporates “off-campus safety” as a core component of his platform, meanwhile, he gets arrested for a DWI in the midst of campaign season? A DWI is a criminal offense because of the clear danger it presents to the community. How are we even considering a candidate to hold the highest office for a student at BU who could present a criminal danger to our community? If he can’t conduct himself as a student, how can he represent students to the administration?

Nonetheless, Ruslan is the presidential candidate offered to us by the insiders who build a platform off of insidership.

I’m not writing to endorse anyone and I have no vested interest in the outcomes of this election. I just want people to know the real interests behind the insider candidates, the failures behind their platforms and the truth. These upcoming elections are critical because they decide the fate of one of the last-remaining fully student-run governments in the entire United States. Let’s keep our SA diverse, transparent and honest.

— Daniel Pantelo is a junior in the individualized major program

Coordination, regulation needed to fight IUU fishing

More countries must increase inspections, CCRF must be incorporated by all nations Benjamin Goldberg

Columnist

On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, a conference was held in Nouakchott, the capital city of the West African nation Mauritania, to discuss transparency in the country’s fishing industry. The conference ended with the adoption of a seven-principle declaration which was endorsed by Senegal, Mauritania, Indonesia and the Seychelles. The key purpose of this Nouakchott Declaration, as well as the conference itself,

was to tackle the serious issue of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, as well as to support the longterm sustainability of world fish stocks.

For many years, IUU fishing has been a serious problem in West Africa and other parts of the world. In 2014, it was estimated that Africa was losing billions of dollars to illegal trawling, with West Africa in particular losing $1.3 billion. According to World Ocean Review, IUU fishing is responsible for 40 percent of all fish caught in the region.

Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has accused fishing trawlers from all over the world

of participating in “organized theft” and said that the crisis has attained “epidemic proportions.”

In Mauritania specifically, fishing accounts for around seven percent of the nation’s GDP and employs approximately 40,000 people. The waters off of Mauritania possess some of the world’s richest fishing stocks where such species as mackerel, snapper and sardines can be caught. Foreign trawlers, however, are illegally fishing in areas closer to the coast which are supposed to be reserved for local fishermen. These activities are forcing the artisanal fishermen to sail further out to sea in their brightly painted,

wooden pirogues in order to catch anything. This is leading to a rapid depletion of the fishing stocks, which is putting the jobs and food security of millions at risk.

Mauritania’s economic minister, Sid’Ahmed Raïss, has warned that a collapse in the country’s fishing industry can lead to a rise in organized crime, terrorist activities and even piracy. Such a development wouldn’t be entirely unheard of; foreign fishing trawlers depleting local reserves was one of the key factors behind the rise of Somali piracy around 2008 to 2009. These boats would take advantage of Somalia’s inability

to enforce its maritime laws and, in addition to other illicit activities, heavily exploit the country’s fishing reserves. In fact, officials in the autonomous Somali region of Puntland, the former pirate stronghold, have been warning of a possible resurgence in piracy due to renewed (mostly Iranian) illegal fishing in Somali waters.

The only effective way to combat IUU fishing is through international coordination and increased regulation within individual countries.

The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) in Nouakchott is a good starting point, but more nations, especially West African and

Central American ones such as Liberia, Panama and Belize, need to increase regulations by inspecting ships registered in their countries. Additionally, the provisions that were agreed to in the non-binding 1995 Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (CCRF) by 170 nations need to be incorporated into all of those countries’ national laws and, perhaps most importantly, nations, particularly developing ones, need to clamp down on corruption to ensure that illegal catches aren’t being landed at their ports.

— Benjamin Goldberg is an undeclared sophomore.

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Baseball drops series at VMI

BU splits doubleheader, defeated in finale, 2-1

Noah Bressner

Pipe Dream Sports

Kaely Hankison/Contributing Photographer After finishing in fifth place at the EIWA Championships, BU 184-pound sophomore Steve Schneider earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament.

BU sends pair to NCAAs McKeever, Schneider earn bids from EIWA

Jeffrey Twitty

Assistant Sports Editor

The Binghamton wrestling team entered this weekend’s Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association championships off of its best regular season since joining the EIWA in 2013.

With 51 total bids to the NCAA Championships in New York City available to the conference, Binghamton (11-7, 7-4 EIWA) had two wrestlers advance to national championships for the second straight year.

Senior 174-pounder Jack McKeever and 184-pound sophomore Steve Schneider both punched their tickets to Madison Square Garden with sixth and seventh-place finishes, respectively. Despite scoring only 16.5 team points at the tournament — with only 125-pound freshman Steven Bulzomi joining McKeever and Schneider in the second day of action — the Bearcats finished with top-10 finishers in three weight classes over the weekend.

“It’s all about advancing at this point,” BU head coach Matt Dernlan said. “You’ll take the win however you can get it. You can critique the matches all you want. You can say, ‘I wish this would’ve gone better, that would’ve gone better,’ but the bottom line is we got two guys who

fought and scratched and found a way to advance to the national tournament.”

Entering the tournament as the sixth seed, McKeever earned his bid to nationals the hard way.

After dropping a 4-3 decision match to Army senior Brian Harvey in Saturday’s quarterfinal, McKeever opened Sunday with a sudden-victory decision loss in the consolation quarterfinal. With the seventh-place match being his only chance left to secure a trip to New York, McKeever won his final match of the weekend, 1-0, against Drexel redshirt sophomore Nick Elmer. Now headed to his second national championship in many years, the senior left it all on the mat to earn his second chance on Sunday.

“You have to have a short memory after a tough loss like that,” McKeever said. “Obviously I was a little disappointed after that, but you just got to go into that next match with the right mindset.”

Dernlan was not surprised by McKeever’s tough mentality and eventual success on the weekend, praising his ability to keep his cool under pressure.

“It’s Jack McKeever personified,” Dernlan said after the match. “Just guts and heart and it came down to it. He had a mustwin match and he knew going in. We weren’t going to count an

at-large bid, he knew going in — make or break.”

Fifth-seeded Schneider began his weekend with a 10-4 win over Brown’s Austin Pfarr before dropping his quarterfinal matchup, 7-0, to end the day.

Returning in the second day of action, Schneider won his second match against Sacred Heart junior Elliott Antler, 10-3. Despite dropping his final two matches on the day, the victory over Antler was enough to secure Schneider a sixth-place finish in his first year in the 184-pound bracket.

“There are no easy matches,” Dernlan said. “There are going to be wars, there are going to be battles, and Steven’s right there.

He’s clicking, he’s running with the best guys in the country.”

With a week off until the NCAA Championships on March 17-19, the Bearcats will look to get their game plan in order, as the team’s only senior will prepare for his second — and final shot — at a national title.

“This is my last tournament ever,” McKeever said. “So I’m just going to leave everything out there.”

Binghamton is set to start competition at the NCAA Championships on March 17.

First matches are set for noon at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York.

After splitting a doubleheader against Virginia Military Institute (7-6) on Saturday, the Binghamton baseball team (2-8) had the chance to end the weekend with a victory on Sunday when it entered the bottom of the 10th with a 1-0 lead.

With one out, BU senior second baseman Reed Gamache couldn’t cleanly glove a grounder, making the out at first but missing the chance for a game-ending double play.

The play proved to be a key lost opportunity, as VMI sophomore outfielder Matt Dunlevy followed with a ground ball up the middle to put runners on the corners to set up the Keydets’ comeback. Junior outfielder Will Malbon smashed a walk-off two-RBI double to right field to edge VMI over Binghamton, 2-1.

“It’s not the type of error that shows up in the score-book, but it’s a play we need to make,” Binghamton head coach Tim Sinicki said. “It’s just part of the game.”

The rubber game of the series saw nine innings of scoreless baseball before the Bearcats struck first when Binghamton sophomore shortstop Paul Rufo homered in the top of the tenth. Prior to extra innings, BU had out-hit the Keydets, 6-4. Binghamton redshirt junior Jake Cryts allowed just two hits and no runs in seven innings pitched before handing the ball to freshman reliever Nick Gallagher, who took the loss.

After going 1-1 in Saturday’s doubleheader, the loss was a disappointing end to a series in which BU showed promise in its third straight weekend visiting a slew of tough opponents, including Houston Baptist, who appeared in last year’s NCAA Tournament, and UNC Greensboro.

Binghamton’s pitching has struggled early this season. Now 10 games in, redshirt junior Jake Cryts and his scoreless seven-inning start against VMI on Sunday was only the second time this season a starting pitcher left the mound with at least a tie. To date, no BU starter has accumulated a tally in the win column and the pitching staff has thrown for a combined 9.14 earned-run average.

“It’s simple; we need to pitch

better,” Sinicki said. “We’re just taking practice as a chance to develop our pitchers to pitch better.

We try to keep it that simple.”

After being delayed a full day due to snowfall in Virginia, senior starting pitcher Mike Bunal lasted just one and two-thirds innings in Saturday’s opener. The Bearcats scored one run in the opening frame before allowing a grand slam in the bottom of the first. The Keydets scored a total of six runs in the first two innings with Bunal on the mound.

Despite a strong offensive showing, Binghamton failed to erase the five-run deficit, eventually dropping the game, 15-9.

The Bearcats were able to earn a split in Saturday’s doubleheader, defeating VMI 15-10, as their slow start to the day gave way to a stronger finish. Binghamton got off to a fast start offensively, scoring four runs in the first inning and forcing VMI sophomore southpaw Brandon Barbery out of the game after two and a third.

Gamache led the team, driving

in four runs while sophomore center fielder CJ Krowiak went four-for-five from the plate and scored five runs.

Senior starting pitcher Rob Hardy earned a no decision after allowing three runs in four and one-third innings pitched. Junior reliever Nicholas Liegi earned his first win of the season after allowing three runs in two innings.

Sophomore pitcher Joseph Orlando collected the save, striking out five in two and two-thirds scoreless innings. He took the mound in the bottom of the seventh with a runner on third and allowed three runs off a sacrifice fly, an error and a double, but stopped the bleeding with a strikeout to deny the Keydets’ hope of a comeback.

The Bearcats are set to return to action on Friday with a four-game series against Delaware. First pitch is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. from Bob Hannah Stadium in Newark, Delaware with the series set to continue with a double-header Saturday and a closing game on Sunday.

Via Pipe Dream Archives Sophomore outfielder CJ Krowiak scored six runs in BU’s three games at VMI this weekend.

Bearcats' offensive struggles continue, topped by Hobart

Despite strong performance from Scaduto, BU's losing skid hits three Eric Gaccione

Contributing Writer

Michael Contegni/Pipe Dream Staff Photographer Redshirt sophomore Sean Gilroy netted two goals and dished out two assists in BU’s loss at Hobart on Saturday.

Despite standout performances from senior midfielder Zach Scaduto and redshirt sophomore attack Sean Gilroy, the Binghamton men’s lacrosse team failed to get its first win on Saturday at Hobart, falling 12-6 to extend its losing streak to three games.

BU (0-3) started off the game strong, scoring four straight goals in the first half to bounce back from a 2-0 deficit. Gilroy had a goal and assist in the half, rifling one in with 1:46 left in the first frame. Then, less than a minute into the second quarter, he set up fellow sophomore attackman Thomas McAndrew to tie the game at two.

Scaduto started his scoring

binge early, notching back-to-back goals to push the tally to 4-2 with 7:41 left in the second quarter.

Not to be shaken off, the Statesmen (2-2) ended Binghamton’s run with two consecutive goals of their own.

Both Hobart and BU scored to kick off the third quarter, but that was the end of the Bearcats’ offense for a while. The Statesmen responded by scoring five straight goals before Gilroy found Scaduto to complete his hat trick of the day.

“Zach epitomizes what it means to be a college athlete,” said BU head coach Scott Nelson. “He’s a great student; he’s gotten better every day on the field, and of course he’s our captain. Just the way he continues to get better and better every day, while at the same time being as

tough as can be is amazing.”

But for Binghamton, Scaduto’s effort was too little too late. Hobart sealed the blowout win behind two closing scores to make the final, 12-6.

Although the Bearcats are winless so far this season and have allowed at least 10 goals in every contest, BU head coach Scott Nelson doesn’t believe defense is to blame for his team’s early struggles.

“I think it’s a whole team thing,” Nelson said. “We’ve really got to do a better job on the offensive end and on the face-offs too. If the other team has the ball too much and too long, then obviously the defense is going to wear down.”

Nelson also believed his team was on the right track to start off the game, but poor execution and ball control cost them the match.

“We started off following the game plan really well,” Nelson said.

“Then we made some offensive mistakes where we couldn’t take the lead, and then they countered with some nice plays.”

Binghamton is set to open its home schedule against Delaware on Saturday, where the Bearcats will look to the seniors to lead them to their first victory of 2016.

“We need [senior defender] George Deignan, [senior midfielder] Johnny Maher and really all of those guys to step up,” Nelson said.” I just don’t think we’ve put it all together yet, so our Saturday home opener is going to be really exciting for us.”

First face-off against Delaware is set for Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Bearcats Sports Complex in Vestal, New York.

Binghamton competes in Boston at final indoor contest

Bearcat men finish 19th, women 24th at ECAC/IC4A Championships Derek Schuster Pipe Dream Sports

The Binghamton men’s and women’s track and field teams concluded their indoor seasons at the ECAC/IC4A Championships in Boston this weekend.

The women, who competed in the ECAC Championship, finished 24th out of 44 teams who were scored, while the men finished 19th out of 43 teams.

The women’s team’s performance was highlighted by two school records, as senior Kierra Arthur and junior Alana MacDonald set the fastest times in program history in the 60-meter and 800-meter hurdles, respectively. Arthur broke her record in the preliminaries with a time of 8.67, and went on to finish

sixth with a time of 8.75. MacDonald ran a time of 2:12.75 to finish 10th.

Seniors Tori Shaffer and Christy DiMichele both finished fourth in their events. Shaffer jumped a 5-7 in the high jump, and DiMichele reached a height of 12-7½ in the pole vault.

BU head coach Mike Thompson was pleased with the women’s performance in their final meet of the indoor season.

“Most people performed at least as well or better than we had hoped,” Thompson said. “Arthur breaking the school record and placing sixth in the hurdles was a really good performance.”

On the men’s side, it was junior Jon Alkins who had the highest finish, placing second in the 200-meter with a 21.32.

Off the track, sophomore Ted Okon finished fourth in the high jump (6-8¼), and sophomore Charles Villa and senior Joe Miceli tied for seventh in the pole vault (15-9).

With its next meet not until April, Binghamton will take full advantage of its time off to recuperate, while already setting its sights on the America East (AE) Outdoor Championships in May. “I think that one big goal that has changed is to get the women in the top two,” Thompson said. “For the men, I don’t think we have quite enough bodies to beat Albany, but I’d like to see them close that gap.”

At the AE Indoor Championships, the men took second to Albany, 180 to 146. The women finished third, scoring 113 points to Albany’s 210

and New Hampshire’s 133.5.

The teams will kick-off their outdoor season on April 1 at the Colonial Relays, hosted by William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.

The start time for the meet has yet to be announced.

Most people performed at least as well or better than we had hoped —Mike Thompson BU Head Coach

Zach Liebmann/Contributing Photographer Senior Kierra Arthur set the Binghamton school record in the 60-meter hurdles at the ECAC Championships on Sunday.

WRESTLING

Two Bearcats headed to NCAA Championships See Page 13 Tuesday, March 8, 2016

BINGHAMTON HOSTS AE TOURNAMENT

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The Binghamton women’s basketball team topped UMBC on Saturday before falling to Maine on Sunday in the America East Tournament, hosted at the Events Center.

BU victorious in opener, but falls to Albany

Cimino, James earn conference accolades

Orlaith McCaffrey

Brett Malamud

Assistant Sports Editor

For the majority of the 2015-16 season, the Binghamton women’s basketball team refused to play like what it was — a young, shorthanded squad in just its second year of a rebuilding process.

Unfortunately for the Bearcats (1417, 8-8 America East), however, that is exactly how they performed in Sunday’s 79-43 loss to Albany (264, 15-1 AE) in the AE semifinals.

The Great Danes used an explosive first-quarter offensive showing to set the tone for the rest of the matchup, racking up 14 points before the Bearcats finally got on the board with a mid-range jump shot by sophomore forward Alyssa James almost three minutes into regulation. Albany forced nine turnovers in the period, thwarting any hope Binghamton had of getting its offense off the ground.

Even when the Bearcats managed to hold onto the ball, they did themselves no favors, going 3-for12 from the floor to end the quarter down, 19-7.

Binghamton’s grip on the ball improved throughout the game, as BU committed just five turnovers following the first quarter, but the Bearcats failed to penetrate the Albany zone, shooting a meager 25 percent from the field.

“The difference is that …

[Albany] made shots,” Binghamton head coach Linda Cimino said. “We didn’t make shots. It’s that simple.

We missed a lot of shots today, a lot of layups and elbow jumpers that we made last time we played them.”

The Great Danes, led by three-time AE Player of the Year and senior forward Shereesha Richards, continued their offensive onslaught, attacking the paint and overpowering James, the AE Defensive Player of the Year.

Richards scored 33 points on the night to set a new program record of 704 points scored in a single season.

By the start of the fourth quarter, Albany had increased its advantage to 60-33. Binghamton kept Albany off of the board for a three-minute stretch in the period, but couldn’t scratch the surface of the deficit as the Great Danes held on for the victory.

Binghamton’s strong defense, which has been the cornerstone of its success this season, was noticeably ineffective on Sunday evening, as the Bearcats were outrebounded, 50-36, while allowing 12 second-chance points.

“My biggest problem with today’s game was our defense wasn’t great,” Cimino said. “Our defense wasn’t great because our offense wasn’t good. We weren’t getting good shots and we were

turning the ball over.”

The loss marked the end of the Bearcats’ most successful season since 2011-12. After being selected to finish last in the conference preseason poll, BU finished the regular season tied for third, entered the AE tournament with the fifth seed, and upset fourthranked UMBC, 49-41 in the quarterfinals.

Saturday night’s victory over UMBC was Binghamton’s first playoff win since 2012 when BU defeated Hartford in the quarterfinals. Senior guard Kim Albrecht led the way for the Bearcats, netting 18 points and went on a key 5-0 run in the third period to hand Binghamton the lead for good. UMBC came within five with just under five minutes left in regulation, but BU scored six of the final nine points to secure the win.

Despite the end of their postseason hopes, the Bearcats recognize their accomplishments this season.

“We’ll be back,” sophomore forward Imani Watkins said. “We’ll be better. We’ll be stronger. We’ll be faster. We’ll make more shots.

We’re hungry. We were predicted to finish last and we won a playoff game. That’s huge for us and it’s a huge confidence builder. We’ve come a long way, but this is only the beginning for us and we all know that.”

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Members of the Binghamton women’s basketball team were recognized on Friday night at the America East (AE) conference’s annual women’s basketball awards banquet. The banquet, held on the eve of the AE championship tournament, honors the top performers in the conference throughout the season.

Binghamton head coach Linda Cimino was crowned America East Coach of the Year — her first major award at the Division I level. After the Bearcats were picked to finish last in this season’s AE preseason poll, Cimino led the team to a tie for third place in the AE and the fifth seed in the tournament.

“I’m really appreciative of the fact that we were recognized as a staff,” Cimino said. “This is a staff award; it’s not an individual award and I’m just really happy for our program.”

Sophomore forward Alyssa James was named Defensive Player of the Year. This marks the first time a BU player has received this honor. She was also named to both the All-Defensive team and the Third Team All-

Conference squad. Senior guard Kim Albrecht was also named to the America East Third-Team and was selected to the America East’s All-Academic Team as well. Furthermore, sophomore guard Imani Watkins was named Second-Team All-Conference and freshman guard Rebecca Carmody was named to the AE All-Rookie Team.

“Coming into this year, we were really excited about Alyssa [James] anchoring our defense,” Cimino said. “We know that she’s a big presence; she takes up a lot of space and has the ability to block shots.

More importantly, she’s really physical and she’s so strong that she can kind of keep their comfort level posting up on offense a little bit uncomfortable for the opponents.”

Prior to entering the conference tournament on Saturday, Cimino praised her team for its success this season and noted the Bearcats’ ability to come together when the odds were against them.

“When you have goals, you’re not going to let bumps in the road hurt you from reaching your goals,” Cimino said. “You’re just going to have them make you a little bit stronger and our kids have

done a great job persevering and being resilient … It brings you together and makes you play more as a unit.”

When you have goals, you're not going to let bumps in the road hurt you from reaching your goals —Linda Cimino BU Head Coach