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Campaigns make stops Binghamton
Anticipating the New York state primary on April 19, candidates and supporters speak in Southern Tier Alexandra Mackof
on April 19. Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders hosted a rally in the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Binghamton became a hub of political Memorial Arena on April 11, Republican activity over the past week as presidential Sen. Ted Cruz held a town hall in the Forum hopefuls stopped in the local area to Theatre on Friday, former President Bill campaign before the New York state primary Clinton campaigned for former Secretary
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of State Hillary Clinton on Saturday in the West Gym and their daughter, Chelsea Clinton, spoke to community members in the Lost Dog Café on Sunday. Republican candidate Donald Trump did not stop in Binghamton, but did hold a rally in Syracuse on Saturday.
Michael Contegni/Pipe Dream Staff Photographer, Kevin Sussy/Pipe Dream Photographer Former President Bill Clinton and daughter Chelsea Clinton speak at Binghamton University and the Lost Dog Café in Downtown Binghamton, respectively. Mr. Clinton spoke to a crowd of about 1,800 people in BU’s West Gym while Ms. Clinton spoke at the Lost Dog Café on Water Street to around 100 people.
Clinton family campaigns on behalf of Hillary in Binghamton Gabriella Weick Assistant News Editor
Former President Bill Clinton and daughter Chelsea Clinton made stops in Broome County this weekend to campaign on behalf of Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton. Mr. Clinton spoke to a crowd of about 1,800 in Binghamton University’s West Gym on Saturday evening, while Ms. Clinton spoke at the Lost Dog Cafe on Water Street to around 100 people on Sunday afternoon. This was Mr. Clinton’s third visit to Broome County in the past 16 years; in 2000 he campaigned for in support of his wife’s New York Senate campaign and in 2010 he supported U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey. Now, he said, he was here to encourage New Yorkers to
“get out the vote.” “I came here more than anything else to thank those that are supporting her, to try to persuade those who aren’t and — for goodness’ sake — show up and be counted, because a lot is on the line for America,” he said. Bill Clinton was introduced by Broome County Democratic Committee Chair Jim Testani and New York state Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, who both voiced support for Mrs. Clinton. Lupardo also introduced Ms. Clinton at Sunday’s event. “I’m personally very grateful for her work on women’s issues, protecting women’s rights and a woman’s right to choose and encouraging more women like me to run for public office,” Lupardo said. “We will finally in our lifetime get to see a woman president for the first time in
American history.” In her opening remarks, Ms. Clinton said that she felt this election was one of the most important ones of her lifetime, all of the progress made in the past 50 years is now at stake for both her and her children’s generations. “Now that I’m a parent, this election feels so much more personal to me, because I know that whoever I elect will play a profound role in shaping the country, the world, the future that my children and their generation will grow up in,” she said. Mr. Clinton spoke about his wife’s plans to create domestic jobs and pay workers more fairly, reflecting on her achievements as a U.S. Senator to create renewable energy in the Southern Tier by
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Nick Doran, a Vote Everywhere Ambassador for the Andrew Goodman Foundation and a senior majoring in economics, said that campaign events will spark more voter participation among students and in the Southern Tier. “The recent candidate visits will increase
turnout because the rallies and Q & A forums really engage people in the political process,” Doran wrote in an email. “There is nothing more exciting in politics that makes you want to go out and vote than
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Michael Contegni/Pipe Dream Staff Photographer Sen. Ted Cruz speaks to the public at the Forum Theatre in Downtown Binghamton Friday morning. Around 1,500 people gathered to participate in a Q&A mediated by Fox News Channel host Sean Hannity.
Ted Cruz, Sean Hannity hold Q&A at packed Forum Theatre Downtown Pelle Waldron Assistant News Editor
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz made Binghamton a stop on his campaign trail and around 1,500 people packed into the Forum Theatre in Downtown Binghamton on Friday morning to hear him speak. Cruz, a senator from Texas, participated in a Q&A session mediated by Sean Hannity, the host of the television show “The Sean Hannity Show.” The segment was broadcast on Fox News on Friday night. “I’m so honored to see such a huge crowd here,” Hannity said before introducing Cruz. “America needs to have a major change in direction.”
The Q&A-style event, which lasted just under an hour, covered topics from job growth in America to fighting terrorist groups overseas. Members of the audience shouted both praise and criticism at Cruz throughout the event, after Hannity announced, “there is only one rule, which is there are no rules.” Hannity began by asking Cruz about hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. Unlike Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, who praised Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s bill banning fracking in New York state, Cruz focused on the negative effect the bill has had on job growth in the area. “We are seeing all across this
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TAU alums Students explore strategies for happiness celebrate M-HOPE interns offer methods to prevent sadness during stressful time of year 55th year Peter Brockwell
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BU's oldest social fraternity hosts reunion weekend E.Jay Zarett and Amy Donovan Pipe Dream Staff
Around 200 alumni gathered at Binghamton University this weekend to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Tau Alpha Upsilon (TAU), the oldest social fraternity on campus. TAU was founded in 1961, and exists only at Binghamton University. The weekend-long event began on Friday when TAU brothers gathered at the DoubleTree Hotel and later visited the current TAU house on Court Street. On Saturday, both current and past brothers participated in different sporting events, leading into the main dinner event which included poker and live music. Geoff Epstein, ‘89, is the co-chair of the TAU Alumni Society. He helped coordinate the weekend’s activities and said that this sort of event is important because it shows how the alumni maintain a connection with the
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Rebecca Kiss/Contributing Photographer Mental Health Outreach Peer Educators (M-HOPE) interns Amanda Niedfeld, a senior majoring in psychology; Allison Dashow, a junior majoring in psychology; Olga Gonzalez, a senior majoring in sociology; and Allegra Anderson, a senior majoring in psychology, speak to students about the importance of maintaining happiness and how to cope with the blues.
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NY Times editor shares global experiences Michael Slackman discusses career in journalism, time as int'l correspondent
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From growing up in the Bronx to traveling the world as a foreign correspondent, the New York Times’ international managing editor, Michael Slackman, has been to a lot of places. He came to Binghamton University’s Old Union on Sunday to tell students
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As the semester’s stressors increase, Binghamton University students are working to provide each other with strategies to cope with the blues. Interns for the Mental Health Outreach Peer Educators (M-HOPE) gave a talk on Monday about the importance of working on maintaining happiness. Made up of M-HOPE interns Allison Dashow, a junior majoring in psychology and Allegra Anderson, Amanda Niedfeld and Olga Gonzalez, all of whom are seniors majoring in psychology, the group defined happiness as a combination of someone’s satisfaction and contentment with their life, as well as their level of engagement with the world. However, they also acknowledged that happiness exists on a
spectrum, that can change from day to day. Additionally, the presenters explained that happiness is not simply about feeling good and being energetic all of the time. Anderson noted that though there are clear indicators for depression, there are no such indicators for happiness. “The big thing that we’ve seen with happiness is it’s more of an attitude,” Anderson said. “A lot of people will assign happiness to an event. The issue that that creates, is if you assign happiness to an event you put a lot of weight on it. So, if you get to that point and you’re not happy, you’ll be really disappointed.” To cope with potential disappointment and maintain happiness, the presenters offered an acronym to the gathered
that they can succeed as well. Slackman said he always knew that he wanted to pursue a career in journalism. After setting a goal to work at the New York Times, he took advantage of every opportunity presented to him in order to become the best writer he could be. He said he was able to realize his dreams by constantly working to improve himself. Slackman explained
that practicing journalism not only helped him grow as a writer but also increased his name recognition. Initially doubting himself because of his humble beginnings at Michigan State University, Slackman’s constant efforts have paid off. When Slackman was presented with the chance to travel the world as a foreign correspondent for the New York Times, he jumped at the chance,
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citing that all he wanted to do was learn about the world and expose the truth. He covered stories around the world as he traveled with his wife and son, visiting the Middle East, Central Asia and Russia. He lived in Cairo for eight years and spent time in Iran, a country he said is most misunderstood by
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Politicians encourage students to vote VOTE FROM PAGE 1 attending the political rally of your candidate, or any candidate for that matter.” According to Binghamton Mayor Rich David, the local area’s recent exposure to campaign events will lead to more informed and involved voters. “Any time a presidential candidate of either party comes to the city of Binghamton or the Southern Tier is very significant and positive because it gives all of the voters an opportunity to hear from the candidates directly,” David said. Many students are unsure of where or how to vote on election days and they are not alone. According to The Nation, 27 percent of New Yorkers will be unable to vote in the primary election because they are not properly registered. In an effort to combat complacency, the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) hosted voter outreach events for on-campus students, such as a March 17 “Shamrock the Vote” event. New York Public Interest Research Group also registered over 1,000 students to vote this semester. The CCE also has a variety of resources on its website for student voters. There is information on the candidates and their platforms, registering to vote, voting on campus and absentee voting. Students who live on-campus and are registered to vote locally can do so in the Mandela Room on Tuesday. According to Doran, studentvoter participation is vital this election season and will hold weight for the country’s political future. “Young people, especially students are quickly becoming one of the largest voting blocs in the country and I think it is important for students to exercise their right to vote,” Doran wrote. “We are the future of this nation and it’s critical that our voices are heard as the current leaders shape our tomorrow.”
Emma C Siegel/Managing Editor, Kevin Sussy/Pipe Dream Photographer Former President Bill Clinton and daughter Chelsea Clinton campaigned on behalf of Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton. This was Mr. Clinton’s third visit to Broome County in the past 16 years; in 2000, he campaigned in support of his wife’s New York Senate campaign and in 2010, he supported U.S. Rep. Maurice Hinchey.
Bill, Chelsea Clinton campaign for Hillary 2016 CLINTON FROM PAGE 1 granting research funds to the University and supporting green energy buses in Broome County. “She did a lot of work to make sure the Southern Tier would be a leader in alternative energy and [have] a green economy,” he said. “If she did all this as a United States Senator with a Republican Congress, a Republican Senate and a Republican president, just think what she could do if she were president.” Mr. Clinton spoke about increasing the women in
the workforce by raising the minimum wage, making childcare more accessible and affordable, providing paid family leave and creating equal pay for all people. Ms. Clinton stressed the importance of women’s rights in the election. “I find it troubling that my mom’s Democratic opponent has dismissed women’s issues as being a distraction, because I don’t think these are distractions,” she said. “By the end of 2016, more than 50 percent of American women will have fewer reproductive
healthcare choices than we had in 2010.” Community residents and students alike said they came out to the weekend’s events to both show their support and learn more about the Clinton campaign. Kristian Stukes, a sophomore majoring in economics, said he knew from the start who he was voting for. “I’m inspired,” he said. “Hillary definitely has my vote, she’s a change-maker. [Former President Clinton] just reaffirmed what I thought and portrayed her in the light I’ve
always viewed her.” Ultimately, both Clintons urged attendees to vote in Tuesday’s primaries to show their support in helping Mrs. Clinton first win New York and then possibly the general election in November. “I get the young people who are supporting her opponent, everybody wants to be idealistic,” Mr. Clinton said. “I know both these candidates, I like them both. But if you want to get anything done, you’d better make Hillary the president.”
Whoever I elect will have a profound role in shaping the country — Chelsea Clinton Daughter of Presidential Candidate
Ted Cruz talks domestic politics, foreign affairs at The Forum CRUZ FROM PAGE 1 country an energy renaissance and Democratic politicians in New York and California, where the resources are, won’t allow us to develop them,” Cruz said. “And the answer, my number-one priority as president, is bringing jobs and economic growth back to this country.” Terrorist organizations such as ISIS have also made their way into presidential campaign conversations, especially among Republican candidates. Cruz made it clear that he does not believe there is currently enough being done to combat terror threats. “I think there are a lot of Americans who are fed up with a president who follows every terror attack by going on TV, refusing to name our enemy and instead lecturing us on Islamophobia,” Cruz said. Cruz’s main competitor for the Republican nomination, Donald Trump, has taken a clear stance on the Middle East and immigration. Cruz has taken
a similar viewpoint, stating that there is no way to ensure immigrants coming to the U.S. are not terrorists. “ISIS has told us they intend to infiltrate those refugees,” Cruz said. “With the Paris terror attacks, they infiltrated those refugees … If I am elected president, we are not going to be letting in Middle Eastern Muslim refugees.” Torrey Barlow, a first-year graduate student at Binghamton University studying mechanical engineering, said that he was excited for the New York primaries because they will play a major part in the election. As a libertarian, he said Cruz’s views were most closely aligned with his. “I like Ted Cruz because he’s my biggest ally when it comes to limited government and conservative values,” Barlow said. “He’s someone who cares about people like me, so I’m here to support him.” Stephen Flagg, the Broome County majority leader and the first legislative district
representative, said he was thankful for the opportunity to hear Cruz speak in person and that he thought the event’s format was an effective way to hear from a presidential candidate. “I think it was good that he clarified some of his points; he really addressed security, education and bringing jobs back,” Flagg said. “I think that those are three key issues that are facing America today, so I’m glad that he addressed it. He was very clear, Sean [Hannity] pressed him on it and I thought it was a very good interview.” Toward the end of the Q&A, Cruz stressed the importance of Republican Party unity in November and emphasized his faith in forming a coalition of Republicans across the board in support of him. “We have got to unify the party to win,” Cruz said. “It’s one of the reasons that I’m so encouraged by what we’re seeing in the last three weeks. We have won 11 elections in a row, because Republicans are uniting behind our campaign.”
Franz Lino/Photography Editor Republican frontrunner Donald Trump hosts a rally in the Oncenter War Memorial Arena in Syracuse, New York. He spoke about his campaign promises as well as the threat posed to his presidential bid by Republican Party insiders at the Republican Convention.
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Pipe Line LOCAL NEWS Shots fired on Sunday night Police are investigating a shooting on Fayette Street on Sunday night, according to the Press and SunBulletin. Officers were called around 8:45 p.m. to the area of 5 Fayette St., where multiple gunshots were reported. No one was injured and the investigation is ongoing. 16-year-old arrested in UHS parking lot for sexual assault Brandon Corey, 16, was arrested on Sunday for the sexual assault of a woman early Thursday in the parking lot outside UHS Wilson Memorial Hospital, according to the Press and Sun-Bulletin. He is accused of following a woman to her vehicle at about 12:50 a.m. Thursday in the parking lot, showing a knife and attempting to rob the woman before sexually assaulting her, stealing her vehicle and cellphone and fleeing. The two did not know each other. Corey is also linked to a March incident in which a woman was approached outside the hospital and forcibly touched. He is being held by the Johnson City Police Department pending arraignment.
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Endicott man arrested for striking victim with baseball bat Hezekiah Morgan, 18, was arrested on Sunday after striking a victim with a baseball bat in the town of Union, according to the Binghamton Homepage. Morgan had punched another man several times on Jennings Street, then struck him in the head with a baseball bat and drove away at around 3:30 p.m. He was charged with assault in the second degree, a felony. The victim was treated for a bleeding laceration to his head and a swollen lip at the scene by an ambulance.
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Police Watch Sticky Situation FRIDAY, April 15, 7:30 a.m. — Officers were called Friday to report a larceny, said Investigator Patrick Reilly of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. The victim, an 18-year-old male, said that his Binghamton University parking sticker was stolen from his vehicle sometime overnight. It is unknown if the vehicle was locked, and the victim was told to contact parking services to get a new sticker. Crazy in Cayuga SATURDAY, April 16, 2:12 a.m. — Officers were contacted early Saturday night for a report of intoxication in Cayuga Hall of Collegein-the-Woods, Reilly said. The reporter said that the victim had been vomiting and had been previously drinking Downtown. They were unable to determine how much alcohol the victim had drunk and Harpur’s Ferry was called to transport her to UHS Binghamton General Hospital.
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Don’t Forget to Vote! SATURDAY, April 16, 7:15 p.m. — The resident director (RD) of Delaware Hall in Newing College contacted officers to report criminal mischief, Reilly said. It was reported that there was graffiti on a white board outside of a student’s room. Some of the things written on the board included “Vote for Bernie” and “#BuildAWall.” The occupants were not home to be interviewed and the case is still under investigation. The graffiti was removed by the RD. Ambulatory Ambulance MONDAY, April 18, 10:49 a.m. — Officers responded to the paid parking lot for a vehicle accident Monday, Reilly said. A Harpur’s Ferry vehicle had been traveling westbound on West Drive while an Off Campus College Transport bus had been traveling eastbound when their side mirrors collided, damaging the ambulance. There is no damage to the bus.
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TAU brothers host alumni weekend TAU FROM PAGE 1
Kevin Sussy/Pipe Dream Photographer Michael Slackman, the international managing editor for the New York Times, talks to students about his experience in the field. Slackman implored students with an interest in journalism to “follow [their] heart” and pursue their goals.
NYTimes Int'l editor explains career path NYTIMES FROM PAGE 1 Americans. He also recounted stories of death, violence and injustice he had observed abroad. “Bearing witness is a very dangerous thing,” Slackman said. “Journalists need to take proper precautions because it’s not always safe out on the field. But it’s most pertinent to tell the truth about what’s actually happening in the world.” In 2011, Slackman advanced from foreign correspondent to his current role as the New York Times’ international managing editor. In this position, he has correspondents travel to a country to investigate and report back and reads every story in the international section. He said he enjoys the job because it gives him a broader sense of the world. Amanda Baker, the Student Association (SA) vice president for academic affairs, invited Slackman to BU as part of the University’s New York Times program. Primarily known for bringing free copies of the newspaper to campus every
weekday, but also serves as a way for colleges to tap into the paper’s breadth of knowledge through a speaker series. Baker said she wanted to expand the scope of the program and involve more students interested in journalism. “The program board talks a lot about international things and advancement of people’s careers,” said Baker, a senior double-majoring in mathematics and history. “Because that’s where Slackman excels, he was the best choice to come talk to students.” Slackman said he considers himself lucky that he distinguished specific career goals from a young age, but encouraged students to stay determined even in the face of an uncertain future. “Follow your heart,” Slackman said. “Don’t let anyone tell you who you are or who you’re going to be, ever. Don’t worry about the platform or the audience; you’ll find satisfaction and hone your skills along the way.”
University. “For us, this bridges all sorts of camaraderie and we try to maintain our connection within our own chapter and give back to the University where we all got our start,” Epstein said. “We know that we’re unique to the University in the fact that really there is no other organization, let alone a fraternity or a sorority, who maintains the level of connection that we do with each other and then gives back to the University in a very demonstrative, positive way.” On Sunday afternoon, the Binghamton athletics department hosted a brunch to formally dedicate the Events Center Concourse Project and officially thank the alumni brothers of TAU for their contributions to the department. “This project is going to have a huge impact on our engagement with our community,” said Binghamton
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students. Referred to as the “Ten Keys to Happier Living,” and abbreviated as GREAT DREAM, the letters stand for giving, relating, exercising, awareness, trying, direction, resilience, emotions, acceptance and meaning. The presenters went around the room after defining each letter and asked attendees to provide examples of the 10 keys from their own lives. Responses ranged from giving back through community service to showing resilience by studying harder for a next test after receiving a poor grade. “Trying,” one of the 10 keys, encourages people who feel that they are stuck in a rut to
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this project has done, what you’ve done, is allowed us to connect that 1948 Triple Cities student with who we are today.” Harold Silverman, ‘10, said that the highlight of the weekend reunion was the bonding among the brothers and the networking that takes place. “As a group that is only in Binghamton there is a really strong bond between the brothers, no matter where we are from or what we do,” Silverman said. “Every five years when we get these big events together, it’s amazing to reconnect.” Ryan Mirchin, the president of TAU and a junior majoring in integrative neuroscience, helped organize the weekend’s festivities and said that this type of alumni event gives active brothers an opportunity to network with alumni and see how the fraternity has evolved. “This is great for the active alumni connection because that’s what keeps TAU going,” Mirchin said. “It’s great for the
actives to hear what they did in the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and how different or how similar things are today.”
As a group that is only in Binghamton, there is a really strong bond between the brothers, no matter where we are — Harold Silverman TAU alumnus
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University President Harvey Stenger at a press conference during the brunch. “They will walk around, they will have something to look at, to read, to learn the history not only of athletics here but of the entire University.” Over the last few years, the brothers of TAU have donated over $280,000 to help transform the inside of the Events Center. Their donations helped the athletics department move and remodel its Binghamton University Hall of Fame from the West Gym to the Events Center, construct a timeline documenting the seven decades of the athletic program’s history and increased signage around the arena. TAU has also contributed to the installation of the scoreboard at the Baseball Complex and the scoreboard and press box at the Bearcats Sports Complex. “With the generosity of all of you, we were able to far surpass our vision for [this project],” said Binghamton Director of Athletics Patrick Elliott. “What
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identify behaviors that they feel are impacting them negatively and actively work to change their routine around these behaviors. The presenters said that the change from new experiences can be good for mental health, as it prevents one from getting stuck in a bad routine. The M-HOPE organizers work through the University Counseling Center and Anderson said that as the semester begins to wind down, there is a noted uptick in depression and stress around campus. “We really want to get people to take a step back and remind them why happiness is so important in their lives,” Anderson said. “And the fact that it’s attainable and create-able for
a college student who is involved days. It’s about bouncing back in a million different things.” and knowing how to pull yourself Grant Borden, an undeclared out of being down.” sophomore, attended the event for a quick study break and to learn time-management tricks. “It gets nicer out and I want to do all the things outside I missed doing in the winter as much as possible,” Borden said. “But I have so many things to do for class and I really can’t without feeling guilty.” Chelsea Breed, a freshman majoring in integrative neuroscience, found the event’s information reassuring. — Allegra Anderson “It’s good to know that it’s M-HOPE Intern normal for happiness to go up and down,” Breed said. “No one is happy 100 percent of the time, everyone has bad days and good
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In wake of increased usage, Binghamton takes action Gabriella Weick Assistant News Editor
To combat the opioid epidemic occurring across the nation, the city of Binghamton is coming together to curb local addiction and crime. Jared Kraham, deputy mayor of the city of Binghamton, said that in the last five years, opioidrelated overdoses or deaths have increased significantly in the community. In 2015, there were 644 drug-related arrests. In response to the epidemic, the Binghamton Police Department (BPD) has been taking a different approach. According to Kraham, Mayor Rich David expanded the community response team by two officers. The group goes out into the community to make direct contact with residents concerning drug use. “They’re not responding to calls, they’re seeking resident input,” he said. “They’re going into the areas of high crime. That’s really a very progressing policing strategy and it really is helping in the city’s efforts to get more heroin off these streets.” In April of 2014, David first allowed all BPD officers to carry
Elected leaders are really banding together to try to tackle this issue — Jared Kraham Deputy Mayor of Binghamton
Narcan, the heroin overdose reversal medicine. Graham said that currently, close to 100 lives have been saved by using the medicine. Similarly, in March, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that Narcan would be available at all independent pharmacies across New York state. “By making this lifesaving medication available in drugstores without a prescription, we are continuing to prevent needless tragedies from occurring and ensuring that all New Yorkers have access to this critical medication,” Cuomo said in the press release. Broome County was also one of 14 counties in the nation named a “High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area” in January by the federal government. The designation prioritizes funding for the area to treat and control drug trafficking and abuse, but Kraham said it is currently too early to fully feel the impact of the designation. Two weeks ago, however, the city of Binghamton teamed up with Fairview Recovery Services on Merrick Street to create the Intensive Care Navigator Program. This connects patients discharged from the organization’s Addiction Crisis Center to a care navigator. Kraham said these navigators will assist discharged patients until they are placed in longterm treatment facilities. “Locally, 40 percent of individuals who leave a crisis center fail to enter a long-term treatment program, most likely returning to the habits and the lifestyle that they’ve been trying to escape,” Kraham explained. “And that’s really the first time the city has looked beyond simply enforcement of our drug laws and taking drugs off our streets and
focusing more on the treatment process for addicted individuals.” The program will last for two years and cost the city and Fairview Recovery Services $80,000, which is coming from community block development grants. “When issues pop up like heroin that have the ability to really take over certain parts of the community, you have to shift resources,” Graham said. “You have to budget and shift resources to the problems where they exist.” Fairview Recovery Services also received $3.6 million in December from the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. This state funding will create a new 18-bed facility at Fairview for women suffering from substance abuse and will allow children to remain with their mothers during residential treatment. “Addiction often tears families apart and mothers in recovery in our community face significant obstacles in holding their lives together,” Michele Napolitano, the executive director at Fairview, said in the press release. “Fairview’s new women’s community residence will allow mothers and children to remain together in care that supports sobriety and family permanence at a time they need it most.” Kraham said that the Fairview partnership is the city’s first step in treating addiction after arrest and both the city and county are looking forward to how the program develops to help curb opioid use and crime. “From a regional standpoint, everyone is doing different projects as it relates to the different layers of government,” he said. “Elected leaders are really banding together to try to tackle this issue.”
WEEKEND SPRING 2016
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WARRIORS
For the first time all year, the weather was actually nice enough so that you could say that you weren’t cold without it being a complete lie. You broke out those booty shorts and tore the sleeves off of your t-shirts. The bars were yours for the taking. But you forgot just how sweaty JT’s can get, didn’t you? And you also forgot that the more you sweat, the worse your hangover because dehydration is a bitch. Still, Weekend Warrior, if you can’t handle the heat, stay out of the bars.
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Fun Page Weed-Free Weed Brownie Recipe Ben Moosher BRO do you have the munchies? Totally brah. Only I've never smoked weed, nor do I want any THC in my body. What do I do? Here's a Fun Page recipe for weed brownies without ANY herb that can still get you high. Ingredients: Butter Flour Salt Eggs Sugar Cocoa Powder Alien Milk Baking Soda Instructions Mix the butter, flour, sugar, eggs, sugar and all that other shit to make a batter. Now if you want to get really fucked up, skin that pesky alien and grind his flesh into a powder. The more powder, the more higher! Put it in the oven and let it bake for like an hour and then get really high!
4/21 Survival Guide TFP
Hey guys, so I don't know what would you could possibly be doing on April 21st, but just in case you get into a situation where drugs might happen (again, I don't know why) here are some things you might need to survive the next day:
-Gatorade. -Coffee. -Cold shower. -NOT weed! Come on you fucking idiot! Why would that help? Jeez. -Water. A lot of it. -Plenty of sleep. -Dude seriously? Stop reaching for the weed. -Eggs and bacon in the morning. -How about MORE coffee lmao. -Hey man, I think it might be time to lay off the weed. I flushed it, ok? It's for your own good. -Stack of pancakes.
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ARTS & CULTURE
Pipe Dream tours UPD evidence room
In the basement of Couper, you'll find confiscated ketamine, meth and heroin Kara Brown and Georgia Westbrook Arts & Culture At Binghamton University, the police evidence room contains what appears to be a stack of poker chips and a computer mouse. Although these seem like strange and somewhat innocuous things for officers to confiscate, these items are not what they appear to be. Upon further inspection, the poker chips are actually a marijuana grinder and the computer mouse is a scale. The evidence room within the Binghamton University Police Station is full of drug paraphernalia — from large bongs to grinders shaped like grenades — all confiscated on BU’s campus or during traffic stops which the University Police Department has sponsored or assisted with. Officer Mark Silverio of Binghamton’s New York State University Police said that some of the items they seize are somewhat complicated contraptions. “These multi-chamber ones — [students] pay a lot of money for them,” Officer Silverio said. “I don’t know if it increases your high or makes it any better. When I was in high school, there was pipes and bongs. Now, we recover these things
that are like seven chambers of stuff before [the drug] gets to the actual person smoking.” Drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, ketamine and Molly have been confiscated from students. “When we confiscate this stuff, obviously we don’t want to give it back,” explained Investigator Patrick Reilly. Every couple of months, officers do a “drug burn,” an EPA-regulated process which involves going to a heating plant and burning all of the drugs that served as evidence in now-closed court cases. College is a time to learn and the police officers embrace their roles not only as enforcers, but teachers as well. They save evidence bags of Molly, heroin, meth and other drugs to show resident assistants what the drugs look like, as many don’t know what to look for. “Sometimes they’ll walk right by this and see it on a desk and not have any idea that that’s something that they need to be concerned about,” Silverio said. Most of the drug-related charges given out on campus are related to marijuana possession, because it is easy to identify it by the smell. From Jan. 1 through April 15, there were 68 marijuana-related objects confiscated alone. However, many of the drugs being used on campus
Kevin Sussy/Pipe Dream Photographer Photo illustration: Binghamton’s University Police Department display the contents of their station’s evidence room. All items were confiscated on campus or during traffic stops that the UPD sponsored or was associated with.
don’t produce a smell when they are being used, so it’s harder to find them. “If somebody’s doing cocaine in their room, there’s no indication in the hallway that someone’s doing cocaine in their room,” Silverio said. “You know when somebody’s smoking weed. So a lot of the other drugs come from marijuana
complaints or from traffic stops.” As a trend, UPD tends to see new drugs on campus before they are seen out in the community. One example of this phenomenon is the use of “weed paste,” which has made its way from dorm rooms to State Street and out into the Binghamton community. “Everything [drugwise] that’s
out there is here,” Silverio said. “The students coming back and forth from the city are great ways to get drugs back up to Binghamton. You’ve seen a couple in the paper here recently, a couple of the fraternities Downtown have gotten pinched and that’s what they’re doing, they’re muling drugs from New York City up to Binghamton.”
For the most part, drug-related charges are dealt with through the Student Conduct Board, as opposed to in court. “Each officer, it’s their discretion if they want to arrest you,” Reilly said. “If you’re being an asshole, then I’m going to be an asshole back. And me being an asshole back is going to be worse.”
Next-level brownies
Bake the day away with tasty recipes
Lindsey Klein Contributing Writer
When you think of brownies, a plain, fudge-y, gooey square probably comes to mind. Nothing truly says dessert like the combination of warm decadent chocolate, with cold and sweet vanilla ice cream. And while these are delicious, simple additions and toppings can help take this classic chocolate dessert to the next level. To help you out, Pipe Dream compiled four fun recipes that are sure to help satisfy your brownie cravings.
Oreo and Peanut Butter Brownie Cupcakes:
Ingredients: — 12 Oreos — 1 jar of peanut butter — Brownie mix — 1/3 cup of oil — 3 tablespoons of water — 1 egg — 12 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures
Elizabeth Manning/Editorial Artist
Plan your best trip
Bon voyage: stay safe on psychedelics Samuel Titus Staff Writer Psychedelics are not for everyone, and that’s OK. While they are popular among college students, they can also unfortunately lead to some very scary and intense experiences under the wrong circumstances. If you plan on taking LSD, psilocybin mushrooms (shrooms) or some other form of psychedelic drug, preparation and safety should be your biggest concerns. There are two important things to keep in mind when tripping: set and setting. “Set” is your current emotional state. Before tripping, make sure you are in a good frame of mind and feeling mostly balanced or stable. Due to the intensity and emotional effects of these types of drugs, going into a trip feeling depressed or anxious can monumentally ruin the experience. “Setting” is just what it sounds like, the place or places you plan on tripping. You want to make sure you’re going to be in a comfortable environment, possibly a place you’re very familiar with and which evokes good feelings. This could be your house, a friend’s place, the Nature Preserve or camping in the outdoors. While your dorm
room is private, it’s also likely to be a boring and claustrophobic place to trip, so think about what other options you have. For students from the downstate New York area, you might find that upstate provides a better environment for tripping compared to the industrial, congested atmosphere of New York City. Setting also has to do with what things you might want access to while tripping. Do you want your stereo system or iPod? Do you want a bed to crash in or are you fine with chilling in the grass? It’s also a very good idea to have a sober friend, or “tripsitter” to keep you company and help you out with any problems you may encounter. What if you hurt yourself or run into a stranger asking for directions? A trip-sitter can help you navigate these situations while you’re under the influence. A good suggestion would be an evening walk through the Nature Preserve on a warm, spring day, a good friend by your side and a copy of The Grateful Dead’s “Dick’s Picks Volume 8,” recorded May 2, 1970 right here at Harpur College. That should set the tone for a happy trip. Another thing you should be wary of is the legitimacy of the so-called “acid” you might have. LSD is not the only drug
originally in liquid form that can be applied to tab paper — many different kinds of psychedelic compounds can be found on the street and even legally online. Often known as “research chemicals” or “RCs,” these drugs are often administered to a tab and passed along as LSD, though their potency, effects and toxicity can vary dramatically. If you have real LSD, it will be mostly or entirely tasteless on the tongue whereas many RCs will have a bitter, numbing or foul taste to them. Certain RCs are safer and more enjoyable than others, but it’s really important to buy from trusted sources and understand the risks of any drug you plan on taking. Test kits can be bought cheaply online and will tell you with certainty if what you have is LSD. If you plan on going to a music festival this summer, testing any drug you find at the event is highly advised. Additionally, taking high doses can have negative effects, so consult trusted online sources for dosage information. Taking light doses, planning in advance and keeping set and setting in mind will give you the best chance for a positive and safe experience. Psychedelics have risks, but if you are going to partake, proper research is necessary for a safe trip.
Black and White Brownies: Ingredients: — Brownies: — 1¾ cups of flour — 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder — 1 teaspoon salt — 1 teaspoon baking powder — 2 sticks of butter — 2½ cups of brown sugar — 1 cup of water — 6 oz. of unsweetened chocolate — 5 eggs — 2 teaspoons of vanilla (dApaetd rfmo foondteowkr.cmo)
Directions: 1. Set oven to 350 degrees 2. Combine brownie mix, oil, water and egg in a large bowl 3. Place cupcake wrappers in a standard 12-cupcake tin 4. Place an Oreo in a wrapper followed by a dollop of peanut butter and another Oreo. Top second Oreo with another dollop of peanut butter. Repeat
Frosting: — 8 oz. cream cheese — 1/2 stick of butter — 1½ cup of confectioners’ sugar — 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and coat a 9-by-13 inch pan with cooking spray 2. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder in a bowl 3. Bring butter, brown sugar and water to a simmer in a saucepan 4. Remove from heat
for each cupcake wrapper. 5. Pour brownie mix on top of Oreos and peanut butter until wrapper is filled and Oreos are covered. 6. Bake at 350 degrees for 26-30 minutes 7. Take out of oven and place mini Reese’s on top (Aadtpde form iPtnreset. ocm nad iPllbsruy)
and whisk in chopped, unsweetened chocolate; allow to slightly cool 5. Whisk in eggs, one at a time, and add vanilla 6. Stir in the flour mixture 7. Pour the batter in the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes 8. To make the frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla with a mixer 9. Cover with Saran Wrap and refrigerate until brownies are ready 10. Take brownies out of oven, let cool and spread on frosting
S’mores Brownies: Ingredients: — 2 cups of mini marshmallows — 1 box of graham crackers — Brownie mix — ¼ cup of water — ¼ cup of vegetable oil — 1 egg Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees 2. Spray 13-by-9 inch pan with nonstick spray 3. Combine brownie mix, water, oil and egg in a large bowl 4. Coat the bottom layer of the pan with brownie mix 5. Crush graham crackers and sprinkle a layer on top of the brownie mix, followed by mini marshmallows 6. Cover the layer with the remaining brownie mix and bake for 25-28 minutes 7. When it’s done, sprinkle the rest of the crackers and marshmallows on top (Adapted from Betty Crocker and allrecipes.com)
Pictured: A s’mores brownie.
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Hit those high notes
Plug into Pipe Dream's trippy, feel-good playlist
Haralambos Kasapidis and Seth Rosenberg Arts & Culture
Music goes well with everything and recreational drug use is no exception. While there are certain genres of music that go better with certain drugs, some songs can even mimic the feelings one receives from being under the influence. Drugs can be dangerous and expensive, but music is safe — and all you need is a Spotify account. Here are some songs for those who want the reward without risk.
Marijuana Rihanna — “Love On The Brain” Rihanna’s jazzy track “Love On The Brain” is a slow-paced electro-blues track with elements of doo-wop. Rihanna’s signature sound mixed into the track makes it a perfect song to chill to, perfectly imitating the calming effects of weed
Jamie xx (ft. Romy) — “Loud Places” Jamie xx named his debut album “In Colour” for a reason: his electronic instrumentals will make you see the world a bit brighter than usual. Arguably, the best song on this album is “Loud Places.” If you find yourself alone in the Nature Preserve or elsewhere outdoors, put on this song and take in the beautiful colors of spring. Regardless of whether or not you smoke anything, this song will make you feel great.
MDMA Kyle — “Sex and Super Smash Bros” This song by the precocious hip-hop artist Kyle has a fast-paced and highly infectious beat that, as the title might indicate, is reminiscent of an arcade-game theme song. The song as a whole is fun and the rhythm invites listeners to dance and be careless. These vibes pair well with the passion and happiness that MDMA users tend to feel.
Missy Elliott — “Get Ur Freak On” Anchored by a loop of sitar, “Get Ur Freak On” features Elliot rapping artfully to the Timbaland-produced beat. The song has a defiant feel, as if Missy’s confidence matches the free-flowing nature of MDMA. Listening to this song, you’ll feel great about yourself regardless of how the world sees you.
LSD Björk — “Enjoy” Björk is known for combining industrial beats with pop and classical sounds. This style is true of “Enjoy,” in which the Icelandic singer mixes glitchy sounds with her soft vocals. The end product is a symphony of cleverly layered sounds that create a beautiful chorus. The overwhelming and consuming nature of the song makes a listener feel like they’re tripping at her concert, as Björk belts her oddly beautiful voice.
Gang Starr — “Above the Clouds” This tune, produced by the legendary hip-hop producer DJ Premier, has so much going on at once that it’s almost hard to follow. Yet, before the song gets too overwhelming, the beat has a smoothness to it which mimics a floating feeling and takes listeners to another world.
Rebecca Kiss/Contributing Photographer Pictured: Three potted plants on a windowsill. Studies have shown that plants help increase attention spans and decrease stress.
Bring spring into your dorm
bupipedream.com | April 19, 2016
Get virtual with new app
Social media and gaming collide with Miitomo Ariel Taub Contributing Writer Miitomo is a virtual world and we’re just living in it. A new social media app recently put out by Nintendo, Miitomo, brings the Mii characters we learned to love while playing the Wii to the next level. The app rewards you with coins and candy based on your interactions with ingame friends. While it might sound somewhat lonely, the app received 1 million downloads within the first three days of its release in North America and Europe. The game itself is somewhat simple. First, one creates a Mii. Among other options, you can change the nickname, accent and voice pitch that your Mii speaks in. Other games with customizable avatars have been on the rise, such as a recent popular application that allows one to “Powerpuff” themselves. Miitomo however, takes it a step further. The app is reminiscent of an ask.fm in the sense that you need to answer questions about yourself, but there is an added twist. Miitomo is essentially a social networking app, as it allows you to interact with your friends, just not as yourself. Instead, you become your Mii within the app. To participate, you tap on your Mii and answer questions that the app asks you about yourself. These answers are then shared with your friends in the game when they click on your avatar. While it might sound almost scary and intrusive to have a virtual version of yourself, Miitomo undergoes the process of learning about and interacting with your friends in the game by liking and commenting on shared pictures and answers. Miitomo is only as fun as you make it and it relies heavily on how many friends you have using it. Friends can be added through Facebook, by taking a picture of their barcode or through a Nintendo account. These friends are integral for the app experience. You get fewer likes and comments and this makes it harder to progress, reach new levels and earn coins. In addition, there are smaller, inapp games and another part of the app, Miifoto, which allows you to take and edit photos with friends and post them online.
This too is a hard feature to utilize if you do not have many virtual acquaintances. Because of the emphasis of having a large social circle, the app may seem to be shallow. However, Matt Contino, a junior double-majoring in English and philosophy, argues that the game offers a deeper, more thoughtful experience. “There is something genuine and endearing about how people try to express themselves in a personal way,” Contino said. “Answers require a little more thought than copy and pasting articles or videos the way people share things on Facebook.” This being said, with this platform comes great responsibility. Most answers and comments between Miis are shared publicly with friends, so the conversation is open. This can either be awkward or a chance to joke around. You can see other people’s answers by visiting their rooms or having them come visit yours. Nintendo doesn’t tell you the experience you’re supposed to have and the result is that everyone takes something unique from the app. The appeal of Miitomo is the ability to exist as a virtual version of yourself in a virtual world. Only time will tell if this feature is a keeper, or if it scares people away. For now, however, Miitomo is in the app store to stay.
The app received 1 million downloads within the first three days of its release in North America and Europe
Easy-to-grow plants to decorate any small space Stephanie Kirincic Contributing Writer One of the best ways to add style to a dorm room is to accessorize with plants. Studies have shown that being in or around nature can decrease stress levels and that having plants in a room can increase attention. For those of us who don’t exactly have a green thumb, Pipe Dream is here to help. While one might expect plants to be difficult to keep alive, some are actually quite easy to take care of. Here are six lowmaintenance plant choices to add a fun and productive vibe to any dorm room. Orchids Orchids are a lovely addition to any dorm room because they add an element of beauty with their colorful blooms and also produce a light fragrance. Two of the most popular orchid varieties are moth orchids and lady’s slipper orchids, but there are many more great options. Orchids only require water every seven days or so and instead of pouring water into the soil, you can give it one or two ice cubes a week, depending on the size. Orchids do need sunlight, but artificial lighting can be used.
These plants should be repotted once a year to avoid becoming stale, but otherwise orchids are easy to maintain. Cactus One of the more exotic plants to decorate a dorm with is cacti. These plants are very simple to maintain since they love dry, desert-like environments. Bunny ear and baby golden barrel cacti are some popular options. Cacti should be watered thoroughly, allowing excess water to seep through drain holes in the bottom of your pot. However, once watered, the plant should not be watered again until the soil is completely dry. Less is more in regards to watering your cacti, but they need regular water just like any other plant. Sunny spots by windows or artificial lighting will work for these plants. Lucky Bamboo Bamboo is a type of plant that enjoys moisture, so it is simple to take care of. Bamboo plants that come in water and pebbles should have enough water to cover the roots at all times and the water should be changed every few weeks. If your bamboo is in soil, the dirt should be kept moist, neither soggy nor dry. It
is helpful to mist the plant every couple of days to ensure a moist environment. Distilled water is better for the bamboo plant than tap water, but if tap water is the only option, allow the tap water to sit in an open container overnight to evaporate the chlorine. Bamboo makes a nice desk plant since it requires low to medium light and is also considered to be lucky. Peace Lily For those who have a large open space for a plant, a peace lily is a great option. Since it is larger than the other plants suggested, peace lilies are ideal for a common room. One of this plant’s best qualities is that it works to keep air fresh, which is a great help in a stuffy dorm room. Like the bamboo, peace lilies require their soil to be evenly moist at all times and thrive best in bright light. While this plant is especially beautiful, it can be toxic if ingested, especially in large quantities, so keep them away from animals and don’t eat them yourself. ZZ Plant It is almost impossible to kill this plant. These plants store water in their stems for weeks so they require little maintenance. However, be sure not to over-water
it, meaning there is excess water visible. This drought-tolerant plant does well in any lighting situation, making it perfect for a dorm room where sun may be difficult to come by. Beware though: this is a poisonous plant just like the peace lily, so avoid ingesting any parts! Cut Flowers For those who still feel hesitant about the commitment of taking care of a live plant, there is still hope to fill your room with nice plants. Freshly cut flowers are a great way to add decoration to a room, on a table in a common room or in the corner of a desk where you do work. Most grocery stores have a supply of bouquets with roses, gerbera daisies, tulips and peonies being popular choices. To extend the life of these flowers, stems should be cut at an angle to prevent the stem from resting on the bottom of the vase and sealing itself off from its water supply. Also, be sure to use tepid water, not cold or hot, remove any dead blossoms and change the water to increase the lifespan of these bouquets. While a more expensive option, bouquets are a great, low-maintenance option for dorm planters.
Provided by Nintendo A customizable avatar on Miitomo. The app by Nintendo creates a one-of-a-kind conversation between you and friends.
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PIPE DREAM PRESENTS:
DRUG SURVEY RESULTS
Data gathering by Odeya Pinkus/Arts & Culture Editor and Alexandra Mackof/News Editor Design by Emma C Siegel/Managing Editor
Pipe Dream is pleased to present the results of its first-ever drug survey. We hope you enjoyed taking our survey as much as we enjoyed reading your answers. Take a look at the data we gathered from close to 1,100 responders and see if anything surprises you. We were intrigued to find out that 843 of you don’t smoke cigarettes, but were even more interested to hear that 33 of you reported doing drugs in the East Gym. As far as drug habits go, these are probably not results you want to take home to your mother. Still, it’s high time they are shared.
WHICH DRUGS HAVE YOU USED?
ARE THERE ANY DRUGS YOU WOULD NEVER TRY?
ARE THERE ANY DRUGS YOU HAVEN'T TRIED, BUT WOULD LIKE TO?
3% 40.1% 91.9% 35.5% 38.7% 29% 33.2% 32.2% 7.2% 6.2%
82.1% 32% 1.8% 22.7% 20.8% 23.5% 33.8% 16.4% 27.6% 8.1%
Marijuana Cocaine
5.3% 14% 1.2% 19.6% 23.9% 31.2% 4.4% 13.3% 36.9% 3.1%
Heroin Molly Acid Mushrooms Non-prescribed pharmaceuticals I have never used drugs Xanax, or other benzodiazepines (Ativan, Valium, Klonopin) Other
PLEASE TELL US ABOUT YOUR FIRST ENCOUNTER WITH DRUGS: I got high with my sister and her boyfriend. I cockblocked that dude and ate two bags of Original Chex Mix. I had a party in my house when my parents were away sometime in high school. I took about two hits out of a bowl and got so high I went into my dad’s study and took out his military sword and thought I was Zorro for a good half hour. I got high, thought a deer was chasing me and then lost my virginity. Smoked a whole joint by myself and legitimately thought I was Whitney Houston. On New Year’s when I was about 13 years old, my aunt was looking for a deck of cards behind my uncle’s bar. No cards, but she pulled out an ounce of weed and yelled, “Looks like we hit the jackpot!” We looked up DIY pipes but they seemed too hard. Then we looked up paper alternatives to rolling paper and one of the suggestions was to use the blank first few pages in bibles. So my first time smoking weed was a joint made of paper from a damn Tanach and sealed with maple syrup. We also exhaled in each other’s faces because we thought it’d get us higher.
WHAT IS THE FIRST DRUG YOU TRIED?
WHERE ON CAMPUS HAVE YOU DONE DRUGS? Dorm Room
730
Dorm Lounge
220
Nature Preserve
666
Bartle
3.8% 1.9% 16.8%
203
Fine Arts
63
The Marketplace
80
Lecture Hall
81
Greenhouse
77.5%
19
College-in-the-Woods
471
Hinman
184
Mountainview
342
Newing Marijuana
285
Dickinson
289
Old Dickinson
Non-prescribed pharmaceuticals
70
East Gym
33
Events Center
Other
72
The Spine
I have never tried drugs
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO USE MARIJUANA? 10.9% 20.9% 6.1% 8.5%
2.4% 16.4%
16.7%
149
Other
74
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NICKNAME FOR MARIJUANA? 15.5% 55.3%
DO YOU SMOKE CIGARETTES?
6.4%
21.2%
5.1% 8.5%
DO YOUR PARENTS KNOW YOU USE DRUGS?
33.5%
19.1%
14.8%
74.5%
15.6% 30.5%
18.3%
DESCRIBE YOUR CRAZIEST TRIP OR EXPERIENCE WITH DRUGS
Edibles
Weed
Yes
Yes
Vaporizer
Bud
No
No
Thought I was driving a car but I was really just taking a shit.
Blunt
Pot
Not Sure
On occasion
Bowl
Ganja
I do not use drugs
Bong
Other (Reefer, Mary Jane, Grass, The Devil's Lettuce, Dope, Chronic, etc.)
Ever since I tripped acid for the second time a couple weeks ago I can’t stop climbing trees. I dropped a lot of acid with a friend and a friend of a friend and forgot which person I was. Saw my friend’s face turn into Harvey Stenger’s and kept telling him I’m sorry for doing drugs. I did cocaine on New Year’s Eve and roamed the streets of Brooklyn screaming “I did not come here to make friends, I came to be America’s next top model.” One morning I woke up to my mom calling me about 20 times before I picked up the phone. Upon answering, she screamed about what was on my Snapchat story (yes, I am friends with my mom on Snapchat, but I don’t tend to post hard drugs.) I check my story while on the phone to find videos of me and my friends doing Grandslams — line of coke, bong rip, shot, beer shotgun and release smoke. The last thing I remember clearly that night was turning down coke and saying I was just going to have a beer and head home …
Joint Other I do not use marijuana
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OPINIONS Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Clinton raises funds for Dems. Investing in down-ballot races is the ticket to a progressive agenda Lawrence Ciulla
Opinions Editor
VOTING'S DOPE Two important days are happening this week, both of which are extremely relevant to the college-aged crowd. The first is the New York state presidential primary: a celebration of democratic values. The second is 4/20: a celebration of … other values. Due to the upcoming excitement, we decided to clear the air around any confusion and discuss where the current presidential candidates stand on marijuana policy. When voting on Tuesday, it is important to be as informed as possible on every issue. A few issues get a lot of media attention, like foreign policy, gun control and reproductive rights. These are all important, but tend to overshadow other issues that can just as equally affect student life. Sen. Bernie Sanders is perhaps the most progressive candidate when it comes to marijuana. During a presidential
debate in 2015, he claimed that if he were a Nevada resident, he would vote “yes” on a ballot measure to legalize recreational weed. He has shown support for allowing states to legalize both recreational and medical marijuana. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, while more progressive on weed than her Republican counterparts, is less relaxed than Sanders on recreational usage. She has hesitated to take a position before she sees the outcome of legalization in Colorado and Washington. However, she supports both access to medical marijuana and more research on its health benefits. She also wants to reclassify the drug from Schedule I to Schedule II, which would result in increased decriminalization.
On the Republican side, Donald Trump is the most relaxed about weed regulation. He openly supports use of medical marijuana. While he has criticized Colorado’s legalization of recreational usage, he thinks states should be able to set their own laws on the matter. Like Clinton, he wishes for further study on the drug. Sen. Ted Cruz also defers judgment to states on determining the legality of recreational dope and would not remove current policies in Colorado and Washington. Nevertheless, he personally disapproves of legalization and would vote “no” if a ballot were put up in his home state of Texas. Gov. John Kasich, although more moderate than the
Republican frontrunners on other issues, is markedly more conservative on marijuana legislation. In a radio interview with Hugh Hewitt, he said that he is “totally opposed” to recreational and medical legalization. During a February town hall, he softened his stance on medical marijuana, saying, “Medical marijuana, I think we can look at it.” Nevertheless, he respects the right of individual states to determine their own legislation process. While this information may be trivial to some, it may help others to decide their candidate at the polling place. Whatever your beliefs, take this knowledge to your local polling place so you can make an informed decision. Enjoy your 4/19, and have a great 4/20.
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.
helped spur investment and bring the nation back from one of the worst recessions in recent memory. Currently, in this post-Citizens United world, Democrats control a mere 18 gubernatorial seats and a minority of state legislature seats. Throughout the country, Democratic values are being attacked. Republican-controlled states are cutting funding for Planned Parenthood, refusing to expand access to affordable healthcare and attacking LGBTQ rights. Many argue that so long as a Democratic president is in office, Americans are safe from this as a whole. Wrong. These governors are the ones who decide whether to expand Democratic policies, like the Affordable Care Act; or, if Sanders were to become president and a Congress were to approve it, free tuition for all. At the most recent Democratic debate, Sanders said, “I think the future of the Democratic Party is not simply raising money from wealthy campaign contributors.” Yet, raising money is exactly what will ensure the future of the party. His comments eat at exactly what’s wrong with his view of the American government — it’s far too idealistic. Raising money will save the party by allowing it to flip districts and win elections. The Democratic Party cannot afford to lose more seats if it intends to be a force in the future. The party may win the presidency, but it will begin losing on the things that matter: equal pay, women’s access to healthcare and investments in our future. I support Clinton for the Democratic nomination for a multitude of reasons, but chief among them is her support of local races. Through this, I believe that Democrats have the best shot of winning back congressional, gubernatorial and local races and truly achieving a progressive agenda in the coming decade.
On a school trip to the District of Columbia in 2004, someone asked me if I was a Republican or Democrat. I responded, “Which is President Bush?” It was when I decided I was a Democrat. Overall, I believe Democrats are in the best position to move the U.S. forward — yet I do not believe that this could happen should Bernie Sanders be elected president. Sanders’ campaign rests on the idea that if we eliminate money from politics, we can actually move on the issues that hurt our society. It’s an idealistic thought — one that he cannot move on alone. A political revolution cannot happen without support for local races, from congressional, to state legislature, to city council. State and local Democratic parties need the resources to help fund campaigns and cannot rely on grassroots donations at the local level, especially in the post-Citizens United world that has found big money in small towns. That’s where Sanders has fallen short. Despite breaking records in levels of grassroots donations, he has not built a network to fundraise money for Democrats. Hillary Clinton’s campaign created the Hillary Victory Fund, a jointfundraising organization between her and 33 state Democratic parties to help fund races down the ticket. Through the fund, she has raised over $27 million that will allow state Democratic parties to take on super PACs and wealthy donors. Since President Obama took office, Democrats have lost their majority in both houses of Congress. This has rendered Obama unable to pass a significant portion of his agenda. Without executive actions, he would be a lame duck president. It’s at the state level, too. When Obama was elected, Democrats — Lawrence Ciulla is a senior controlled 29 gubernatorial seats, double-majoring in political a majority. It allowed for states to science and philosophy, politics push forward Democratic ideas that and law.
COLUMNISTS DISCUSS DRUG ISSUES ON CAMPUS AND IN OUR COMMUNITY
Unjustified drug prohibition violates rights Drugs can be a natural part of life; we should not criminalize how people choose to experience the world Karen Walker
Guest Columnist
Getting high, in one form or another, is a part of the human experience. Drugs, up until the introduction of chemistry, were all first used in completely natural forms. Some drugs still are. With these cases in mind, we can begin to understand how getting high and altering our experience can be a natural part of life. Consider an ordinary scenario: starting the morning with
coffee, which contains caffeine, a commonplace drug. Who are we to decide the way others experience their morning? Who are we to decide the way others should experience the world around them, especially when that decision is simply a different drug of choice? To clarify, caffeine is not meant to be equalized to other drugs. From this perspective, prohibition and criminalization of drugs take away an individual’s freedom to choose the way they wish to experience life, what they put into their bodies and their states of mind and consciousness. Drug users are viewed as morally wrong
and deserving of punishment, as if seeking pleasure, enlightenment and healing are wrong to pursue. Should these pursuits be criminalized? Should personal choices be governed to the extent that prohibition has taken? Fundamentally, prohibition is supported by the risks that drugs inherently bear on users and society alike. The argument rests that drugs are dangerous, so they should not be legally available. However, research done by professor David Nutt, former chief drug advisor to the British government, has shown that the two legal recreational drugs, alcohol and tobacco, are
the most dangerous to users and society as measured by 16 criteria including damage to health, mortality, economic costs and crime. While there is no denying the risks in which any drug use can result, the idea that illegal equals dangerous is not supported by research. Further, the potential risks would inevitably increase by placing drugs on the black market. Still, our policy remains such that the evidence is ignored and the risks remain unnecessarily high. Users are now placed at greater risk from adulterated or imitation substances that are
produced through unregulated channels. Resources are spent on law enforcement rather than treatment for abusers and addicts who fall victim to the risks that we are supposedly being protected from. The repercussions of mass incarceration on individuals and families are often more detrimental than the effects of the drug itself. Communities and countries are subjected to violence and corruption that cartels ravage with the power of their supply. Finally, the lack of research and education on illicit substances results in societies lacking crucial understanding of effects and
safe usage both medicinally and recreationally. Despite what we have been taught to believe, prohibition protects no one. Drug user or not, the drug war has denied knowledge, choice, safety and the pursuit of happiness to people across the world and from all walks of life. As such, prohibition has violated the rights of users, non-users, abusers, addicts, families, communities and our global society. —Karen Walker is the president of Students for Sensible Drug Policy and a senior majoring in business administration.
Heroin crisis affects all of us, must be addressed Public recognition of issues, discussion and smart legislation are important to curbing the epidemic Kara Bilello
Contributing Columnist
As a girl who was raised in Syracuse, I love my hometown. But, there is a hidden issue deeper than the snow I shovel in my driveway: the heroin epidemic. Heroin can be found for as cheap as $8 to $10 for a bag in Syracuse, making it easily accessible for all. Dealers are plentiful and police have stated that
when one dealer is caught, another will quickly take his place. Heroin, an opioid, is notorious for creating a state of euphoria among its users. Its intense pleasurable effects make it a highly popular and addictive drug. Central New York has been called “just a small artery along the heroin highway,” by police; no longer is it just a drug found in the dark alleys of cities. Its influence is dangerously wide, and the easy accessibility of the drug makes it a top choice for distribution by gangs.
In 2014, there were 10,574 deaths caused by heroin overdoses in the U.S. As these rates increase nationwide, nurses in Syracuse are being trained to administer emergency treatment. One of the few ways to combat an overdose is through the administration of Narcan, an opioid antagonist, which serves to reverse heroin’s effects on the body as a depressant. These new techniques are vital, but more must be done to fight the epidemic. It is important to note that
heroin is a drug that is used by and negatively affects people of all demographics: the affluent and the needy, teenagers and adults. The world does not abide by the druggie stereotype. Danger lies in believing this stereotype and remaining ignorant on just how many people are impacted by drug use: 21.5 million Americans abused illicit substances in 2014, 586,000 of which involved heroin. We can not dismiss heroin addiction as a non-issue — it is a huge one. And the epidemic is only
set to worsen due to continued lax restrictions on prescription painkillers and a greater exposure of opioids to youth. Authorities need to pay careful attention to the details of the recent surge in heroin and opioid usage. Accordingly, legislators must form a smart policy to combat it. The solution is not as simple as rounding up the dealers and placing them in jail. Rather, it is necessary to look at the drug users without judgment. Each individual should be dealt with on an individual level,
as they combat an addiction. This issue of increased heroin usage is not one that is foreign. It takes place in my hometown and throughout the country. It has the possibility to affect the people we know and their loved ones. Our communities should be talking more about this. Too many people are dying. We need to take an active role against the heroin crisis. —Kara Bilello is a freshman double-majoring in English and Spanish.
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Men's tennis tops Colgate, 6-1, for fifth straight victory Binghamton dominates singles matchups, improves doubles play Nicholas Waldron Pipe Dream Sports
Raquel Panitz/Pipe Dream Photographer Senior Eliott Hureau won his singles match in three sets to lead BU to a win against Colgate.
The Binghamton men’s tennis team enters its last two games of conference play on a hot streak after cruising to a 6-1 victory over Colgate. The win extended the Bearcats winning streak to five, their longest of the season. The Bearcats (12-7, 3-2 Mid American) have played some of their best tennis recently, but have struggled to win the doubles point in most of their matches. On Sunday against Colgate (146, 4-2 Patriot League), however, Binghamton was able to win the doubles point for the first time since its March 25 victory over
Ball State. BU came out on top in its second and third doubles pairs to get an advantage heading into singles play. “At second and third doubles we really implemented a lot of the aggressive play we worked on in practice,” Binghamton head coach Nick Zieziula said. The Bearcats kicked off singles play the same way they started doubles — with a loss. Senior Sid Hazarika lost a tough three-set match in first singles to Raiders sophomore Jacob Daugherty. Although Hazarika dropped the match, the Bearcats responded by winning five straight matches in dominant fashion. Senior Elliot Hureau took three sets to win in
second singles before each other Bearcat won his match in straight sets. Zieziula was a happier with his team’s performance this weekend than he was with their previous matchup against St. Joseph’s last weekend. “We were a little better than against St. Joe’s,” Zieziula said. “We still missed some opportunities to push ourselves and get a little bit better, but we’ve made winning happen the past couple of weeks.” Binghamton will try to finish conference play strong as it still has two games remaining, both of which are against teams with .500 records in the MAC. With the way they have been playing paired with
the experience of veterans like Hazarika and Hureau, the Bearcats are in a good spot entering the end of conference play. “Our big goal is not only to qualify for the MAC tournament, but to win that tournament,” Zieziula said. “We were painfully close last year and that’s what we’re trying to hammer home to the guys, to keep trying to improve and tighten up the game regardless of whether it’s a practice day or a match day.” The Bearcats are scheduled to face Buffalo in a rematch of the 2015 MAC championship match 76251 on Thursday. First serve is set for 1 p.m. from the Ellicott Tennis Courts in Buffalo, New York.
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Bearcats fall in overtime BU remains winless on road
Binghamton's losing streak extends to six
Offense falters in second half against Albany
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Plagued by possession problems and trouble in the face-off circle, the Binghamton women’s lacrosse team came up short on Sunday afternoon, falling to UMBC in double overtime, 1110. The Bearcats (4-10, 0-3 America East) won just six of 18 total draw controls in the game. Six of the Retrievers’ 11 goals were scored after UMBC won draw controls and found the back of the net before BU even possessed the ball. Binghamton currently ranks last among AE opponents in draw controls per game with 7.93, while UMBC (8-6, 2-2 AE) is second with 11.5 per game. “Obviously we go out there and try to win every draw control that we compete in, but the ball just didn’t bounce our way,” said BU head coach Stephanie Allen. “They were just a little quicker than us out there on the draw today and it’s a stat that came back to bite us in the end.” UMBC clinched the victory 30
seconds into the second overtime period when Retrievers junior attack Sam Nolan fired a shot past Binghamton senior goalie Erin McNulty. The Bearcats never held possession in either of the two overtime periods, in which McNulty recorded two saves. “I thought our defense did outstanding out there in the first overtime period,” Allen said. “Our defense gave us a big threeminute stop to give us another shot at it.” The Retrievers came out strong from the start, winning the first draw control and keeping possession until they scored just 50 seconds into the first half. After allowing another goal to UMBC, Binghamton went on a 5-1 run, giving itself a two-goal lead with 12:42 to play in the first. Heading into the locker room, BU led, 7-6. After allowing UMBC to take a 10-8 second-half lead, the Bearcats fought back. BU battled the match within one score of tying with just under nine minutes to play, and with 10 seconds remaining, freshman defender Kaia Gallop was fouled, allowing a free shot.
Raquel Panitz/Pipe Dream Photographer Freshman midfielder Olivia Batista scored two goals in the first half of BU’s double-overtime loss to UMBC on Saturday.
Gallop scored her first collegiate goal to force overtime, giving the Bearcats an ultimately unsuccessful opportunity to mark a tally in the win column for the first time in five games. “I’m a defender, so I usually don’t get on the offensive end,” Gallop said. “I knew that the goalie wasn’t all that great at getting the high ones and her backside was open so I shot it.” In the second half, UMBC won seven of eight draw controls, leaving the Bearcats with little opportunity for possession and affording them only six shots on goal. Junior midfielder Callon Williams led the Bearcats in scoring with three goals and one assist. She was followed by freshman midfielders Rebecca Golderman and Olivia Batista, who tallied two goals each. Five BU seniors, McNulty, Sophia Racciatti, Allie Rodgers, Marissa Rose and Alex Szelewski were honored in pregame Senior Day festivities, marking the penultimate regular-season home game for the graduating players. Despite six straight losses, Binghamton will look to continue to improve prior to its next matchup against sixth-ranked Stony Brook. “We want to take care of the little things,” Allen said. “We’ve had a really good two weeks in practice and I think our play and our performance in games has shown that. We won’t let up on those because they’re going to come into play.” The Bearcats are set to return to action on Wednesday against sixth-ranked Stony Brook. First draw control is scheduled for 7 p.m. from the Bearcats Sports Complex in Vestal, New York.
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The Binghamton men’s lacrosse team lost its sixth-straight road game on Saturday, falling 12-8 to No. 7 Albany. The loss to America East (AE)-leading Albany (9-2, 5-0 AE) dropped BU (4-7, 2-2 AE) to fifth in the AE and moved one spot out of qualifying for the championship tournament. “The guys fought the whole game; they did great,” said BU head coach Scott Nelson. “We actually had the score at 9-7 and we had seven offensive possessions and we couldn’t put a goal in, so that was the difference in the game.” The Bearcats started slowly, giving up three goals in the game’s first five minutes. BU regrouped after a timeout and got itself back in the game when senior midfielder Zach Scaduto put Binghamton on the board with just under six minutes left in the quarter. Senior attack Johnny Maher and sophomore attack Thomas McAndrew each scored to tie the game before the end of the first. “It was very important for them to come back like that,” Nelson said about the early deficit. “It just shows what kind of guys we have.” After back-to-back goals by Albany junior attack Bennett Drake to open the second quarter, Binghamton again found an answer. Scaduto tied the game when he finished a feed from Maher before Albany and Binghamton traded goals to knot the score at six. The Great Danes grabbed the momentum near the end of the half, finding the back of the net twice to gain an 8-6 advantage. Despite a strong performance in the first half, the Bearcats’ offense faltered in the second. Although the Bearcats were able to hold the
Raquel Panitz/Pipe Dream Photographer Senior midfielder Zach Scaduto netted his third-straight hat trick in BU’s loss at Albany on Saturday.
dynamic Albany offense to one goal in the third quarter, they only found the back of the net once themselves. BU answered quickly after a man-up goal from Drake to start the fourth and Scaduto completed his hat trick to trim the Great Danes’ lead to 108. But, the Bearcats failed to score the remainder of the contest. “We needed to make more plays,” Nelson said. “We had a lot of great opportunities [in the second half], but we couldn’t finish.” Binghamton’s defense has struggled in its last two road games, especially in the second half. The Bearcats allowed 12 second-half goals at Towson and seven in their loss at Hartford. Against Albany, BU tightened up its issues at the back. After allowing eight first-half goals the Bearcats were solid in the second, allowing four goals to an Albany offense that ranks 10th in the nation in goals per game. “We cleared the ball well and we didn’t give them second-chance opportunities,” Nelson said. Although the Binghamton offense scored just eight goals, BU’s
best players once again led the way. Scaduto and Maher, both seniors, have combined to form an effective scoring duo that propels the offense. “They’re just both dynamic,” Nelson said. “They’re really fun to watch and you can tell they both really love to play.” Maher and Scaduto’s impressive performances, however, were overshadowed by BU’s struggles on the road. Binghamton, now 0-6 on the road, has averaged only 6.8 goals per game away from home. With two of BU’s last three games coming on the road, Nelson believes his team must increase its scoring output in order to win away from home. “If you look at the [game film] we really got great opportunities,” Nelson said. “We just have to put the ball in the goal. It’s as simple as that.” Binghamton is scheduled to return to action on Wednesday night against No. 9 Syracuse. Faceoff is set for 7 p.m. from the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York.
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Binghamton sweeps Hartford in AE showdown BU rallies to score six runs in the ninth of series finale E.Jay Zarett Sports Editor
The Binghamton baseball team’s chances of sweeping Hartford looked bleak entering the bottom of the ninth inning on Sunday afternoon. After capturing both games of a doubleheader the day before, the Bearcats (14-18, 10-2 America East) found themselves trailing, 9-4, with only three outs separating BU from defeat. But Binghamton rallied for six runs in the frame to secure a 10-9 victory and clinch a three-game series sweep of the Hawks (21-12, 5-7 AE). “[Hartford]’s a good ball club,” said BU head coach Tim Sinicki. “They’re very talented and wellcoached. To beat a team like that three straight is really an uplifting weekend for our guys.” Three Binghamton pitchers combined to allow seven runs through the first six innings, while the Bearcats offense left seven men on base during that time frame as the Hawks jumped out to a 7-1 lead. But, sophomore pitcher Jake Erhard entered the game and didn’t allow Hartford to extend its lead out of BU’s reach. He surrendered just one run over 2 1/3 innings pitched to keep the Bearcats within striking distance. “It’s been a bit of a struggle all year at times with the bullpen,” Sinicki said. “We’re just trying to find the right guys really who can come in. All you do is ask them to keep you around the ballgame and
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Junior catcher/outfielder Eddie Posavec delivered six hits and scored five runs in the Bearcats three-game sweep over Hartford this weekend.
they kept us close enough to win.” Binghamton plated three in the sixth off of an RBI double from sophomore designated hitter Nick Wegmann and a two-RBI single from sophomore outfielder CJ Krowiak to start its comeback. Hartford scored one in the top of the eighth and one in the ninth to grow its lead back to five before Binghamton mounted its stunning comeback off of Hawks sophomore closer Collin Ferguson, who’d allowed just one run in the season
entering the game. Senior infielder Reed Gamache opened the inning with a double and the next two Bearcat batters walked to load the bases with no one out. The Bearcats then plated runners on an RBI groundout, an error, an RBI single by Krowiak and back-to-back wild pitches to tie the score at nine. Gamache then stepped to the plate for the second time in the inning and roped a line drive to left field to deliver the walk-off victory
for Binghamton. “I was just looking for anything in the zone,” Gamache said about his at-bat. “My first at-bat in that inning I was trying to make him come to me. I knew he was just trying to get pitches in the zone toward the end so I was just looking to attack.” The Bearcats put themselves in a position to sweep after topping Hartford, 5-3 and 12-1, in a pair of games on Saturday. In the first game, Binghamton rallied from a
3-0 deficit in the first four innings to score five unanswered runs and secure the series opener. In game two, Binghamton senior pitcher Mike Bunal dominated Hartford, allowing just four hits over seven innings en route to the victory. Five different Bearcats recorded at least two hits apiece and sophomore infielder Paul Rufo drove in a career-high five RBIs in the contest. “Every single guy on this team is doing a great job and it’s pretty
impressive,” Gamache said. “It’s fun to be around.” With the sweep, Binghamton maintains control of first place in the AE over Stony Brook and UMBC. SBU currently holds a 7-3 record in conference play, while UMBC sits at 6-5. The Bearcats are set to return to action on Wednesday with a nonconference doubleheader against Marist. First pitch is scheduled for 2 p.m. from the McCann Baseball Field in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Softball drops series, 2-1
Maine ends Bearcats' conference win streak
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BU focuses on drug policy Athletics emphasizes education, prevention
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Stimulants, anabolic agents, diuretics, street drugs, peptide hormones, anti-estrogens, beta-2 antagonists … the list of the NCAA’s banned substances reads more like a chemistry textbook than a policy that can be easily comprehended by a busy college athlete. In order to help athletes understand both the NCAA’s regulations regarding banned substances and the dangers of drug abuse, the Binghamton University Athletics Department has instituted a number of programs and policies centered around athlete education. The instruction of studentathletes regarding the NCAA’s policies starts prior to the first time they step foot on the court, field or track for Binghamton. “My first experience of learning about the NCAA’s policies at Binghamton was in the beginning of my freshman year when we had an NCAA compliance meeting,” Aziza Hawthorne, a junior track and field sprinter, wrote in an email. “We had to sign a bunch of papers agreeing to follow NCAA rules and regulations.” The education of studentathletes regarding these policies, however, is not a one-time occurrence. Pamphlets listing the NCAA’s banned substances can be
found outside the athletic training room in the Events Center and BU’s sports medicine staff serves as the main resource for athletes with concerns about the regulations. “The sports medicine staff does a great job educating athletes about banned substances and testing,” Hawthorne wrote. “[The staff] is also super perceptive to any questions about banned substances and/or testing that we might have.” Leading the staff is Christopher Downey, Binghamton’s director of sports medicine, who is responsible for overseeing all aspects of BU’s implementation of the NCAA’s regulations. This includes both institutional screening, performed by the BU staff and NCAA screening, which is performed when an athlete qualifies into NCAA Championship play. According to Downey, the most common type of drug testing BU student-athletes are subjected to is institutional random screening, in which a computerized list of athletes to be tested is generated a number of times each year. The sports medicine staff then conducts a urinalysis from each selected athlete and sends them to a laboratory for testing. If the sample comes back positive, it will automatically be re-tested to ensure the correct result. Once a positive test is confirmed, the
student-athlete will be required to meet with Downey, who then structures a course of intervention and education programming. “Our focus as an Athletic Department is ensuring any student-athlete that tests positive receives the appropriate treatment, counseling and academic assistance so that they can complete their education,” Downey wrote in an email. “We rely on the medical professionals at the Alcohol and Other Drug Programs Office on campus to evaluate and decide what and how much counseling is necessary.” The provided course of action will be in accordance with Binghamton University’s Substance Abuse Screening and Education Program, BU’s main program for “protecting studentathletes at BU from the risks and dangers of drug abuse through such measures as interventions and sanctions for violations of policy,” according to the Binghamton University StudentAthlete handbook. According to the handbook, if the student-athlete completes this programming, he or she will be able to continue to compete. If there is a second positive test, the student-athlete will be immediately suspended from all competition for exactly 20 percent of his or her team’s scheduled contests.
The Binghamton softball team’s offense, which ranks first in the America East (AE) with a .334 batting average, has carried the team to success early this season. However, this weekend against Maine, the usually potent lineup fell quiet as BU (21-12, 7-2 AE) dropped two of three to the Black Bears (17-15, 6-2 AE), losing their first conference games since May of last season. After taking the opener, 7-3, the Bearcats were held to just five hits in the final two games of the series thanks to two dominant performances by Maine sophomore pitcher Erin Bogdanovich. The sophomore tossed two straight complete games, including one shutout. “[Bogdanovich] did a really good job of keeping our girls offbalance,” BU head coach Michelle Burrell said. “She was using a changeup that was effective against us.” In the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader, a 3-0 Black Bears victory, sophomore infielder Kristen Niland led Maine’s offense by going 2-for-3 with a double, two RBIs and a run scored. Binghamton, on the other hand, had just three hits, two of which came from sophomore outfielder Jessica Rutherford, who leads the team with a .418 batting average. Rutherford’s contributions, however, were not enough to prevent Bogdanovich’s shutout, her second of the season. “We felt like our offense let us down this weekend,” Burrell said. “We had too many strikeouts in big situations. We had runners on base and a lot of the strikeouts were looking, so we need to do a better job of knowing what we’re working with behind the plate.” Burrell attributed the unusual weakness of Binghamton’s offense to the Bearcats’ inability to adapt to strike zones of varying sizes. “One of the umpires that we saw had a little bit bigger strike zone and we needed to make
some adjustments earlier on,” she said. “Our zones were bigger with all three umpires that we saw, so we really needed to work to make those adjustments.” Burrell believes the Bearcats made some of those adjustments in Sunday’s rubber game, but their efforts weren’t enough for them to take the series, as they fell, 2-1. It was Bogdanovich once again who thwarted the Binghamton offense’s attempts to return to its normal form. She threw her second complete game in as many days, giving up just one run, striking out four and giving up just one walk. The Bearcats took an early lead in the top of the second on a groundout to second by junior shortstop Crysti Eichner, but the Black Bears answered with a pair of runs in the bottom of the frame. Bogdanovich and the Maine defense proved impenetrable for the remainder of the contest, holding on to secure their second AE series victory of the year.
Binghamton’s 7-3 victory over the Black Bears on Saturday served as the highlight of the Bearcats’ trip to Maine. Sophomore pitcher Sarah Miller, who leads BU with a 2.83 ERA, tossed a complete game, improving her record to 12-5 on the season. “Sarah [Miller] did a really good job,” Burrell said. “She got us out of a couple of key situations in that game.” Rutherford, Eichner, senior outfielder Sydney Harbaugh and junior outfielder Gabby Bracchi each had two hits in the win, as the Bearcats combined for 11 hits. The tally was significant as the hits came against Maine freshman pitcher Molly Flowers, who entered the contest with a 2.14 ERA, the lowest in the AE. Binghamton is set to return to action at home this Thursday in a doubleheader against Cornell. First pitches are set for 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. from the Bearcats Sports Complex in Vestal, New York.
Sasha Dolgetta/Pipe Dream Photographer Sophomore pitcher Sarah Miller threw a complete game Saturday against Maine to lead BU to its lone victory of the series.