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Plans for 'New Parade Day' raise concerns After missing local holiday, students plan make-up bar crawl for Saturday Stacey Blansky Contributing Writer

On Saturday, a group of Binghamton University students plan to partake in “New Parade Day,” a bar crawl designed for students who missed the city of Binghamton’s Parade Day on March 4.

More than 1,000 students have already responded as “going” to the event’s page on Facebook.

This semester, BU introduced a new winter break that directly overlapped with the city of Binghamton’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. Because residence halls were shut down for the duration of the long weekend, many students had no option but to go home for the time off.

The University has discouraged students from participating in the new Parade Day. L.C. Coghill, BU’s director

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Katherine Scott/Pipe Dream Photographer Binghamton University withstood the most snow ever in a 24-hour period, shattering the 23-inch record from 1961 with 31.1 inches this past Tuesday.

Two consecutive snow days caused by Winter Storm Stella Binghamton University sees record snow fall, with 31.3 inches falling within a 24-hour period on Monday, and then later of Wednesday’s cancellation at 7:25 p.m. on Tuesday.

The decision to cancel is made by BU Students received two days off from President Harvey Stenger; Provost Donal classes this week thanks to a Binghamton Nieman; Brian Rose, vice president for University first — 31.1 inches of snowfall student affairs; JoAnn Navarro, vice in a 24-hour period. president for operations; Tim Faughnan, The campus community was notified chief of Binghamton’s New York State of Tuesday’s class cancellation at 8:50 p.m. University Police; David Hubeny, director Alexandra Mackof News Editor

of Emergency Management; Eric Backlund, director of risk management; David Husch, director of University transportation; Peter Napolitano, director of auxiliary services; Paul Crisman, grounds service manager; Katie Ellis, senior director of communications and marketing; Ryan Yarosh, director of media and public relations; and BU student Ryan

Sheppard, a first-year graduate student studying accounting.

Snow days can be expensive, since the classes lost will never be made up, and the University estimates the cost of a missed school day at around $2 million.

Due to the potential losses, Stenger said

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Attempted assault brings Library to preserve local Women's March federal procedure to light Posters, photos and audio clips among artifacts assembled for archives Jillian Forstadt

Clery Act requires universities to provide 'timely warnings' for sexual assault offenses on campus Brendan Zarkower Assistant News Editor

On Monday, Feb. 27, every student at Binghamton University received a B-Line Addition in their email inboxes.

The message detailed an attempted sexual assault that took place on campus and offered a description of a suspect still at large.

“On Sunday evening, Feb. 26, a female Binghamton University student reported to the Binghamton’s New York State University Police Department that she was the victim of an attempted sexual assault in her residence hall room,” the message read. “She stated that a man she did not know followed her into her residence hall.”

The email continued to further detail the attack.

“When she arrived at her room, she stated the suspect was in her doorway and when she pushed him away, he attempted to assault her,” the message read. “The victim stated she was able to fight him off until her suitemates arrived home and the suspect then apologized and fled.”

The warning startled many students across campus and led some to wonder why the University opted to inform the community about this specific incident.

According to Ryan Yarosh, director of media and public relations at BU, the messages are required by a federal law known as the Clery Act. The Clery Act is named for Jeanne Clery, a 19-year-old student at Lehigh University who was raped and murdered in her dormitory in 1986. Her murder triggered a nationwide movement to improve the reporting of crimes on college campuses.

The act requires, among other things, that universities issue what it calls “timely warnings” after a crime occurs on or near campus. The Department of Education maintains strict requirements related to these timely warnings for all universities

that participate in federal financial aid programs.

“The warning should include all information that would promote safety and that would aid in the prevention of similar crimes,” reads the department’s Handbook for Campus Safety and Security Reporting. “Issuing a warning that cautions the campus community to be careful or to avoid certain practices or places is not sufficient.”

The Clery Act also mandates that universities publish an annual security report, which BU does every year. The act requires universities to report on a variety of serious offenses, including murder, sexual violence and arson. In 2014, new amendments were made to require reporting on domestic violence, dating violence and stalking.

BU’s most recent report was released in October 2016 and details crimes committed over the previous three years.

From 2013 to 2015, the report details 17 reports of sexual crimes.

In 2013, sexual crimes were divided into forcible and nonforcible offenses.

BU reported two forcible and zero nonforcible sex offenses in that year.

As a result of the 2014 amendments, sexual offenses were re-categorized as either rape or fondling. BU reported one arrest for rape and four for fondling in 2014. In 2015, the report details seven reported rapes and three instances of fondling.

As of March 15, UPD said that they are actively investigating the Feb. 26 incident.

“Witnesses described the suspect as a dark-skinned male, approximately 30 years of age, 5’8’ tall and 160 pounds, with very short black hair and a receding hairline,” the B-Line Addition read. “Witnesses stated the suspect had a very thick accent, and that he was wearing a white, short-sleeved, V-neck shirt and blue jeans.”

Anyone with any knowledge of this incident is encouraged to contact the UPD at 607-777-2393.

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More than 2,000 people participated in the Women’s March on Binghamton in January, alongside over 600 sister marches happening around the world.

Now, Binghamton University Libraries is creating a collection of artifacts from the march to preserve this local historical event.

The project was started by Yvonne Deligato, BU’s archivist and local history curator, and Nancy Abashian, the assistant librarian for women, gender and sexuality studies. According to Abashian, the library chose to take on the project because it demonstrates a link between the University and both local and global communities, and it adds to the library’s already rich local history collection.

“It was a world wide movement,” Abashian wrote in an email. “To be a part of that is immense. To preserve that for the history of the University, and the greater Binghamton Community is important in telling this story for researchers and future historians.”

The library has begun collecting digital artifacts, such as photographs, video and audio clips, through an online portal accessible to the public on the library’s website. Abashian and Deligato then work with the people who submit items to catalog the artifacts with all necessary information for context. So far, pictures have been collected from Binghamton residents who attended marches in New York, Washington Seneca Falls and Atlanta in addition to the city of Binghamton.

The digital images and videos will be catalogued in the University’s institutional repository, the Open Repository at Binghamton (ORB). This process will allow for the library to later pull articles for interactive digital exhibits in other online platforms, which the organizers hope students and faculty will utilize. The organizers also welcome physical items, such as posters, apparel and buttons, which may be submitted at one of the library service desks.

As the centennial anniversary of New York state women’s suffrage approaches, the library is in the process of planning

an exhibit for November in the Special Collections office that will document and celebrate 100 years of winning the right to vote. According to Deligato, the exhibit will document the women’s suffrage movement and local organizations that aid, support and promote women’s rights. Additionally, artifacts from the Women’s March will be used in a more contemporary exhibition alongside the suffrage exhibit.

Jean Green, the head of special collections and University archives, said that she believes the new collection serves to reflect the politics and atmosphere of the local community, which in turn strengthens the link between the University and the greater Binghamton area.

“It’s just good for [the local community] to know that we’re not this insular university, that we’ve got blinders on,” Green said. “We’re interested in the local community and documenting that.”

According to David Schuster, director of library technology and special

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University celebrates donors on TAG Day Hundreds of flags on campus represent $11.5M in gifts last year Alexandra Hupka News Intern

As campus reopens after the storm, students may notice more than snow covering the ground. Large green tags, placed in seemingly arbitrary locations across campus, have been put down to represent contributions from donors.

The tags have been placed in honor of Thank-A-Giver (TAG) Day, an annual event that is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of donors to Binghamton University. The event, organized by the Binghamton Fund and the Binghamton University Student Philanthropy Committee, was started in 2014.

Approximately 5 percent of the University’s annual revenue comes from donor gifts. Last year, BU received $11.5 million in donations. Jim Broschart, vice president for advancement at BU,

wrote in an email that these donations allow the University to help students and faculty in ways that otherwise would not be possible.

“We know that state support represents only a portion of our funding,” Broschart wrote. “Gifts enable us to help students by funding research opportunities, scholarships and study abroad, for example. From time to time, gifts also help us renovate or equip campus facilities.”

Donations can come from almost anybody. Last year, 6.2 percent of alumni gave back to BU and 14.2 percent of senior students donated. Other donors included parents, faculty, staff and other friends of the University. According to Broschart, BU recently received two large donations that will help support academics: one from professor Tsuming Wu and another anonymous gift in honor of the late professor George Klir.

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“Professor Wu’s gift will create merit-based fellowships for first year doctoral students in mathematics or the natural sciences,” Broschart wrote.

“The anonymous gift will create the first named professorship in the Watson School and enable the school to attract an accomplished scholar to build on Dr. George Klir’s groundbreaking work in complex systems, cybernetics and fuzzy logic.”

TAG Day is designed to draw attention to the impact that these donors have on campus. Over 500 tags will be placed this year, which is roughly the same as previous years. Caitlyn Smith, director of the Binghamton Fund, said that the tags can be placed anywhere on campus to represent both physical gifts and intangible ones. “[The gifts] range from physical

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Students plan 'New Parade Day' despite concerns Alumni, student gifts PARADE FROM PAGE 1 of fraternity and sorority life, sent an email to Greek social organizations, expressing his disappointment with the event.

Coghill explained that the city of Binghamton and the Binghamton Police Department do not approve of the event, and that police will have little tolerance for “questionable behavior.”

“Any chapters found to be in violation of the student code of conduct will be dealt with swiftly,” Coghill wrote in the email. “On a personal note, I think this whole thing is absurd and I am extremely disappointed that our community is buying into a scheme that has been created to promote binge drinking. We can do better than this.”

He also stated that he would be contacting the national organizations of these chapters and encouraging them to remind their BU chapters about rules governing “social events and risk management.”

The organizer of the event, who asked to remain anonymous, came up with the idea of the new Parade Day as a joke, but many of his friends liked the concept.

Once he converted the idea into a Facebook page and it began to attract hundreds of likes, the event began to materialize.

“I just took it upon myself to do it, and it was pretty quick,” he said.

“Once I made the Facebook page, it really blew up.”

Since the announcement of the event about a month ago, the new Parade Day has become a controversial topic. On Facebook and other online forums, Binghamton residents and students have been arguing over the merits of the event.

Some local residents have argued that students affected by the closing of residence halls are likely underage in any case. Many have said that students do not care about Irish pride or the parade tradition, but instead just want an excuse to day-drink.

“Parade day is about sending off our pipers and fellow people who participate in parades all over.

It’s about family and being proud of being Irish. It’s not a reason to have a bar crawl,” said Lainey Laz, a local resident, on the new Parade Day Facebook page.

Many students retorted that the break was unfairly planned. They said that Parade Day is a tradition

exceed $11.5M in 2016 TAG FROM PAGE 1

Photo from Pipe Dream archives Students participate in Binghamton’s annual Parade Day. “New Parade Day” is planned to take place on March 18 and over 1,000 people are anticipated to attend.

for students as well, and that they are supporting the local economy.

Some also took issue with the BU Greek life office’s strong condemnation of the event.

“The Greek life office has been pressuring us not to participate by outwardly condemning the new date and threatening sanctions,” said Glenn Rohan, a senior majoring in philosophy, politics and law and the president of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity.

“I am of legal drinking age and so are many of my brothers, and frankly it’s offensive that the administration would overstep and

attempt to control our personal decisions outside the realm of the University.”

The student organizer said he acknowledges that not all local residents are opposed to the event, and that he wanted to remind all students to act responsibly this weekend.

“I just want everyone to be smart, stay safe and definitely make it a point to respect the Downtown area,” he said. “This was in no way an act of retaliation against the school. [We are] just looking for another way to celebrate Parade Day.”

Winter storm causes two consecutive snow days SNOW FROM PAGE 1 that many factors are considered before classes are canceled.

“The team considers those students, faculty and staff who have a long distance to commute,” Stenger said. “In this case, the team monitored weather conditions, road conditions and transportation options. Confirmation that we made the right decision came when the governor declared a state of emergency and later the county executive issued a state of emergency, as well as a travel ban.”

Although classes were off

for the day, some University employees still reported to campus to aid on-campus students. According to Yarosh, there are about 500 essential workers who must come to campus, even when a state of emergency has been declared.

Among those are snow removal workers, who Yarosh said had been on campus for nearly 24 hours a day since Monday night.

Sodexo ordered enough extra food to support those on campus until Saturday, which was delivered Tuesday morning.

Hotel rooms were also rented for essential food service workers that were needed in dining halls,

but could not travel between campus and their homes.

“Even when we have inclement weather and delay or cancel classes … employees who are considered essential to campus operations are required to report to work to provide the support necessary for the safety of our students and to ensure students are fed and housed appropriately,” Stenger said.

Off Campus College Transport (OCCT) suspended all service on Tuesday and Wednesday.

According to Nicholas Ferrara, the Student Association (SA) president and CEO of OCCT, when determining whether or

not to suspend services, OCCT generally follows the lead of the University and its decision on whether or not to cancel classes.

Students on and off campus enjoyed the time off, but also said that the cancellations were needed. Michael Sugarman, a junior double-majoring in English and graphic design, said that the days off were a first for him.

“These are the only snow days I’ve had in my time at Binghamton University and it was 100 percent necessary,” Sugarman said. “The snow was up to my waist, I could barely leave the house.”

items that have been given to the University [to] areas made possible thanks to donor support, such as the new Zurack Family Group Study Rooms,” Smith wrote in an email. “We also try to highlight some of the more intangible things that donors have made possible, such as study abroad opportunities in the Education Abroad office or tagging an office for a faculty member who received donor funding for a research opportunity.”

In addition, stickers stating “I Give Back” for donors or

“I Benefit” for others will be distributed to students, staff and faculty to help show the importance of donations to the University. Smith wrote that donations and gifts to BU fill a gap between state funding and University expenses. The stickers, in addition to the tags placed around campus, thank donors for their support.

“It’s not always immediately obvious what kind of impact donors have at Binghamton,” Smith wrote. “We partner across campus to make this day possible, and every year more and more people want to get involved, which is wonderful.”

Library plans exhibition of local Women's March MARCH FROM PAGE 1 collections, the University is unique in its ability to gather and sustain information, supported by a structure established for other University-related local history collections. He also said the project outlines the intersectionality of many issues for the community, as well as how BU plays a part in local history.

“Being able to gather these things and maintain them for posterity, and for long-term use and access, it provides, again, a sustainable way that materials will be available for the future generations,” Schuster said.

Marisa Camacho, a sophomore majoring in human development who attended the Women’s March on Binghamton, said she thought it was an important local event to preserve.

“I am so happy that Binghamton University is choosing to commemorate this

event, especially since it is so recent,” Camacho said. “The march was a monumental event for women everywhere, especially in the Binghamton community — bringing together students and Binghamton residents.”

Kevin Sussy/Photography Editor Binghamton University Libraries is creating a collection of artifacts to preserve the Women’s March on Binghamton. Over 2,000 people participated in the city of Binghamton as part of the global movement.

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City of Binghamton trash collection suspended through remainder of week

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The city of Binghamton has suspended all refuse collection through the end of this week to focus personnel resources on snow removal operations, according to a statement from the mayor’s office. The city had previously advised residents that refuse collection would begin Thursday, March 16. Each day next week, starting Monday, March 20, residents can place items at the curb after 6 p.m. the night before their regular collection day. Overnight and daytime crews will assist in garbage collection.

Non-essential Binghamton University employees given day off by Gov. Cuomo Binghamton University employees were granted a day off on Wednesday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo after some initial signs that they would have to report to work, according to several B-Line emails. An email sent out at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday evening stated that all BU employees were to report as normal or it would count toward their paid leave time. Another email was sent out at 10:04 a.m.

Wednesday stating that nonessential employees in Broome County do not have to report to work or charge their leave time.

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This Day in History March 16, 1802

Congress authorizes the establishment of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.

Police Watch Binghamton Review target of criminal mischief SUNDAY, March 12, 5:01 p.m. — A 19-year-old male came to police to file a complaint regarding criminal mischief in New University Union, said Investigator Patrick Reilly of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. The male, who is a member of the Binghamton Review, stated that an unknown individual had taken pamphlets and papers off of the group’s bulletin board and had thrown them on the floor. He said that incidents such as this have occurred several times before. There are currently no suspects. The case is still under investigation.

Student reports noise complaint in O’Connor Hall SUNDAY, March 12, 11:15 p.m.

— Officers responded to a noise complaint from a 20-year-old female in O’Connor Hall of Dickinson Community, Reilly said. The female met officers when they arrived and told them that she had heard loud banging and yelling from the room above her. She stated that it had sounded like fighting. Officers went to the suspected room and knocked several times, however, they received no response. After several minutes, a 19-year-old male opened the door and spoke with the officers. He stated that he was the only person in the room and that there was no problem. Officers also spoke with two students in a nearby study lounge, who claimed that they had not heard any noise from the surrounding rooms. The case was closed.

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Student reports backpack stolen in Bartle Library MONDAY, March 13, 8:25 p.m. — Officers received a report of a larceny from Glenn G. Bartle Library, Reilly said. The victim, a 22-year-old female, stated that she was in the library near Jazzman’s at approximately 7:30 p.m. She said that she went to get coffee, and when she returned 30 minutes later, she discovered that her backpack was missing. She then contacted police to report the item as stolen. She stated that the backpack contained personal items and a Dell laptop computer. The total value of the missing items was approximately $500. Officers searched the surrounding area, but were unable to locate the backpack. The female was advised to change her passwords on all of her internet accounts. There are currently no suspects, and the case is still under investigation.

Students suspected of marijuana use in Newing College TUESDAY, March 14, 9:38 p.m.

— A Residential Life staff member in Delaware Hall of Newing College contacted police to report suspected marijuana use in a room in the building, Reilly said. The RA stated that they could clearly smell a strong odor of marijuana coming from a room on the third floor. Officers knocked on the door of the suspected room, but were unable to make contact with anybody in the room. The RA stated that a 19-year-old male and a 20-year-old male resided in the room. They asked officers to document the incident and forward it to Student Conduct.

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Photo provided by Chris Strub Chris Strub, ‘07, volunteers with a Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter in Peoria, Illinois.

Binghamton alumnus volunteers from coast to coast

In his recently released book, Chris Strub, '07, details his philanthropic adventure Odeya Pinkus Arts & Culture Editor The idea of seeing all 50 states in a matter of 100 days seems pretty daunting. Now, add a volunteer job to each of those places, and the trip can seem even more stressful. Also, you have to keep your supporters updated on Snapchat, and then you have to write a book about the whole experience. Sure, this might seem like a crazy venture, but one Binghamton

University alumnus describes it as “the most magnificent thing I could think of.”

Two years ago, Chris Strub, ‘07, made a drastic decision.

“In the summer of 2015 I quit my job as the general manager of Sbarro in Greenville, South Carolina and visited nonprofit and community youthrelated organizations in all 50 U.S. states,” Strub said.

But Strub didn’t just visit.

From May 15 until Aug. 21, he volunteered, consulted, snapped

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PLAYLIST This weekend is St. Patrick’s Day, and if you’re looking forward to celebrating, you’ll need a great playlist to get your day started. Sure, you might know “I’m Shipping up to Boston,” but there is a lot more to a good Irish-inspired playlist than just the Dropkick Murphys. To begin your day with some exciting tunes, check out our playlist here and online on our Spotify account, @bupipedream.

“This Town (Cheat Codes Remix)” — Niall Horan

“Breakeven” — The Script

Niall Horan, of One Direction fame, is an Irish singer-songwriter and guitarist who recently went solo. The remix of “This Town” takes the original song, about small-town love, and turns it into a more upbeat track with a faster tempo. While One Direction mixed voices from all over the British Isles together, Niall’s solo career offers the chance to hear an Irish voice highlighted on similar songs.

For band The Script, moody is the goal aesthetic. “Breakeven” is one of The Script’s most well-known songs, and the band, originally from Dublin, has made its name singing songs that can get you feeling some type of way. Since St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Friday this year, the week might have left you singing, “I’m still alive but barely breathing,” but it’s just the beginning. Keep our playlist plugged in to keep the spirit of the day going.

“C’est la vie” — B*Witched

“Beautiful Day” — U2

For those looking for that perfect ’90s vibe, Irish girl group B*Witched has got you covered. This is the perfect song to fit the mood when you look at a drunk text you might have sent. Sure, it might not have been the best idea, but such is life, we guess.

Even if you didn’t get a U2 album downloaded automatically to your phone, the band is a classic addition to any Irish playlist. Originally from Dublin, U2 is fronted by Bono, a musician famous for his humanitarian efforts propelled by musical talent. The band’s popular song, “Beautiful Day,” is a perfect track for facing blustery snow, and listening to Bono’s accented lyrics will transport you from the gray skies of Binghamton to the gray skies of Dublin.

Here’s some more jams:

“Drunken Lullabies” — Flogging Molly “Linger” —The Cranberries “Orinoco Flow” — Enya “Song for Someone” — U2 “I’ll Tell Me Ma” — The Young Dubliners

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and live-streamed his way through the country.

“I used Snapchat and livestreaming social media technology to share the stories of all of these organizations with a global audience,” Strub said.

Besides just highlighting each organization, Strub made a point to help these groups with their own social media presence.

“Nonprofits and organizations like these have magnificent stories, but often lack the resources or the technical know-how to

express them,” Strub said.

Through his Snapchat stories and live videos, Strub wanted to give viewers a close-up view of how organizations can be helped.

“I wanted to embody the volunteer experience as much as possible, and really give people, locally and internationally, an idea of the sort of need that a volunteer could fulfill.”

Besides just snapping and making videos, Strub also wanted to do the work himself.

“During the trip I offered at

every organization to actually do some volunteer work,” Strub said.

“In addition to going and having a meeting and doing the interviews, I was there to work.”

Strub moved mulch in Alaska, served food in Mississippi and also came to the city of Binghamton to visit the the Magic Paintbrush Project, a local organization that helps those with developmental disabilities.

This stop seems fitting, as Strub said that the inspiration for his trip has “some heavy

Binghamton University ties,” and he even wore a BU cap during every visit.

Strub was inspired by his friend and former resident assistant Lee Karchawer, ‘05, who began an organization of his own called Pay Away The Layaway, which donates money toward paying off holiday presents purchased through layaway programs. In 2014, Strub volunteered with this organization.

“It was an incredibly inspirational and really lifechanging morning for me,” Strub said. “The emotion that I felt that morning really inspired me to want to do more with my life and try and replicate that emotion as much as possible.”

Another inspiring piece for Strub was BU Alumni’s Global Day of Service, where he worked with a group in North Carolina.

“The idea of a global day of service was really interesting to me, and I said, ‘OK, how can I do a whole bunch of days of service, how can I do a day of service of my own, in all 50 states.”

Two years laters, Strub has published a book titled “50 Days, 100 States: The Book.”

Strub details his travels in this collection of writings.

“It tells you, through my eyes, the experience of a 29-yearold visiting all 50 states on his own without any corporate sponsorship, but being welcomed over and over again by some really phenomenal people with some great stories to tell,” Strub said.

Now, with a published work to his name, Strub is looking to keep helping nonprofit organizations and to inspire them to use the platforms that they have.

“Social media is becoming more and more important in our day to day lives,“ Strub said.

“I’m trying to continue to inspire nonprofits to embrace social media and to recognize that social media is not just a great stage to tell your story, but it’s also an important place to engage in conversation.”

St. Paddy's bites for the weekend ahead From green eggs to rainbow parfaits, get in the culinary spirit

Katy Wong Staff Writer Despite the new Winter Break, students have found a way to hold a makeshift St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 18.

With a day full of binge-drinking and drunk texts, it is essential to be prepared with an army of brunch foods to avoid some vomit-related fiascos. Make your day safe and unforgettable by trying out these quick and easy St. Paddy’s Day-themed snacks that will surely fill an empty stomach.

Cheesy Green Eggs & Ham (adapted from foodnetwork. com) Serves Two Ingredients: — Four eggs — Two slices of provolone cheese — Four slices of Taylor Ham — Salt and pepper Directions: 1. Break eggs into a mediumsized bowl 2. Add a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper into the bowl with the eggs and stir 3. Add 2-3 drops of food coloring to the eggs, or until it turns green 4. Heat a pan (use non-stick spray or coat pan with butter) on medium heat 5. Pour the eggs onto the pan 6. Cut the slices of cheese into smaller, bite-size pieces and place on top of the eggs 7. While eggs are setting, heat another pan on medium heat 8. Place the Taylor Ham slices on the pan, and cook until they are browned on both sides 9. While the ham is cooking, use a spatula to flip the eggs then chop them into smaller pieces.

Turn off the heat when done 10. Place the eggs on a plate

and set the ham beside it Leprechaun Hat Desserts (adapted from thecakeblog.com) Makes 10 Ingredients: — 10 peppermint patties — 10 regular-size marshmallows — Semisweet dark chocolate chips (10 oz.)

— Green icing gel (Found in the baking section of supermarkets) Directions: 1. Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl on high heat for 45 seconds or until completely melted. Stir if needed so consistency is smooth 2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place peppermint patties on the sheet 3.

Dip marshmallows completely in the melted chocolate and place on top of the peppermint patties 4. Wait for chocolate to dry by leaving the tray aside for 20 minutes or place in the fridge for 10 minutes 5. Get creative and decorate with green food gel however you prefer. Some ideas include green stripes, polka dots and shamrock designs. If you want your desserts to accurately represent a traditional leprechaun hat, you can include a yellow belt on the brim by melting yellow candy melts (found in the baking section of supermarkets), and dipping one-eighth of the marshmallow into the melts before placing on the patty Rainbow Fruit Parfait Serves One Ingredients: — Assorted fruit: kiwis, strawberries, pineapple, grapes, oranges, etc.

— Two 5.3 oz. cups of low-fat vanilla yogurt — One plastic dessert cup

— One tablespoon of granola — Two teaspoons of coconut flakes — Whipped cream (optional) — One cinnamon pretzel stick (optional) Directions: 1. Scoop the vanilla yogurt so it fills one-fourth of the plastic dessert cups 2. Cut each fruit into smaller, bite-size pieces 3. Carefully place the assortment of fruits on top of the yogurt until it fills half of the cup, including the yogurt

underneath. Make sure they’re arranged in different colors to create a rainbow effect 4. Place another one-fourth of vanilla yogurt on top of the fruit as another layer 5. Continue to layer the fruit and yogurt until the fruit fills the cup entirely 6. Sprinkle granola and coconut flakes to your desire 7. Top it off with some whipped cream and place a cinnamon pretzel stick inside the cup at about a 45 degree angle, for decorative purposes

Amy Sheinbaum/Contributing Photographer A rainbow fruit parfait is a great snack to keep you fueled this weekend.

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SAPB to host comedy workshops 'Apollo Night' will feature BU talent Comic Terry Withers will teach and perform

Singers, poets and more to have the spotlight

Georgia Westbrook Assistant Arts & Culture Editor

Ryan Muller Contributing Writer

This weekend, the University Union will play host to standup comedian Terry Withers.

Withers will be on campus for a stand-up performance and two comedy workshops.

Brought to campus by the Student Association Programming Board (SAPB), Withers is a comedian with the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City, the company which has spawned talents like Amy Poehler, Aziz Ansari and Donald Glover.

Max Maurice, the Student Association (SA) vice president for programming, said that bringing Withers to campus has been in the works for a long time.

“Well, Terry Withers was a name that the variety chair of SAPB had been throwing around since last semester,” said Maurice, a senior majoring in electrical engineering. “She really thought that he would have been a cool, smaller addition to the acts we’ve brought throughout the year. He

seemed to have a high demand within the committee, so it was really a no-brainer for her to want to pursue booking him.”

Lyla Cerulli, the variety chair for the SAPB and a senior double-majoring in psychology and classical and Near Eastern studies, shared that Withers reached out to the SAPB about coming to campus, which kick-started the process.

“Terry actually initially reached out to us first, and since I’ve seen him at UCB Chelsea in his show ‘The Terry Withers Mysteries,’ I knew he was extremely funny and would love to have him perform at Binghamton,” Cerulli said.

According to the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre website, Withers began working with the Brigade in 2007.

He is best known for his improv stand-up, but has also been featured in several long-form scripted videos the Theatre has produced.

Most recently, Withers starred in the monthly “Terry Withers Mysteries” at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre outpost in Chelsea. In

each show, Withers works to solve a unique murder mystery, entirely created by the audience and completely unknown to him before he comes on stage.

On Friday evening at 7 p.m., Withers will be performing in the Undergrounds after a set from the Pappy Parker Players.

Withers will also be offering a sketch comedy workshop before the show, and a separate improv comedy workshop on Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. in UU111. The workshops will also feature his partner, Hunter Nelson. The structure for the workshops is being planned by the comedians, but Cerulli said she believes they will be like those held at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.

Both the show and workshops are open to the public, and Maurice expressed that because the show is expected to be smaller, he hopes the workshops will be a big part of the weekend, too.

“It’ll be cool to see an established comedian giving pointers and relaying his comedic knowledge to interested students,” Maurice said.

The Apollo Theater is still in Harlem, but this Thursday, the Binghamton University Undergrounds will host its own “Night at the Apollo.”

Hosted by the Charles Drew Minority Pre-Health Society and the Binghamton University Gospel Choir (BUGC), Apollo Night will showcase the talents and skills of BU students.

Inspiration for the event comes from the famous theatre’s “Amateur Night at the Apollo” event, where performers from all over the world audition to compete. The tradition began in 1934 and has had performances from names like Ella Fitzgerald and Dave Chappelle. To this day, the winner of the event is determined by the cheers of the crowd.

The theme of BU’s event will be the ’90s, but acts will not be restricted by it. This event will display a range of talents — from singing to poetry — keeping true to the goal of the Apollo Theater’s original version of the event.

“The acts that we look for are people showcasing their talent

such as singing, rapping, poetry, spoken word, dancing, small skits, and instrument playing,” Rachel Lubinga, president of BUGC and a senior majoring in integrative neuroscience, wrote in an email. ”The majority of the acts we’ve received in the past are singers, spoken word artists, and dancers.”

Auditions for the event were held in the Union from Tuesday, Feb. 21 to Thursday, Feb. 23, and were open to all students. Still, Mmekom Udosen, president of the Charles Drew Minority Pre-Health Society, explained that it is not too late to perform, and any student or faculty member is welcome.

“We have up to 9 acts set to be a part of the event and we will welcome any last minute acts the day of the event,” Udosen, a junior double-majoring in integrative neuroscience and Africana studies, wrote in an email.

According to Udosen and Lubinga, the evening is more than just a show, but a way to bring together students through these art forms.

“The goal of the event is to bring people from all sorts of backgrounds and cultures to enjoy a fun event showcasing different

types of talents that people have in our community,” Lubinga said.

Udosen says holding this event is a way for the two organizations to give back to the community.

She explained how giving back and unifying the community is ingrained in the goals and mantras of both groups.

“Our two organizations believe strongly in giving back to the Binghamton University community and promoting unity and inclusion,” Udosen said. “This is an opportunity for BU students to showcase their unique talents and have fun with their peers.”

The price of admission for the show is $4 and refreshments will be provided. The proceeds go back to the groups’ SA accounts and will help the BUGC fund other events.

Among them is the BUGC’s spring concert, titled “Break Through.” The concert will be taking place on April 18 at 6 p.m. in the Mandela Room of Old University Union. The BUGC frequently hosts shows and events, like last month’s “Sunday Best” in collaboration with the Black Student Union.

Apollo Night will be taking place on Thursday at 7 p.m.

Theatre, tradition will join together at annual 'Japan Night' event Binghamton University Japanese Association show to feature singing, acting, martial arts Gabby Iacovano Contributing Writer While past Japan Nights have included a miscellany of different skits and activities, this Sunday’s edition will be focused on a theatre performance, which will incorporate song, dance, acting and martial arts into a single storyline.

The Binghamton University Japanese Association (BUJA) has been around for 22 years, and Japan Night is one of the club’s oldest traditions. Every year, the event has a different theme. Past themes have included “yuku haru,” which means “graduation” in Japanese, and “bushido,” the code of samurai warriors. This year’s theme is “geki,” which means “theatre.”

“In Japan, there is a long history of theatre performance such as noh and kabuki, and the word for “theatre” just encompasses the whole realm of performance on stage,” said Shanita Li, the club’s publicity chair and a senior majoring in anthropology.

“The word ‘geki’ also encompasses the idea of elegance,” said Elsie Tan, vice president of BUJA and a junior majoring in philosophy, politics and law.

Tan said the theme of elegance will be present in the decorations for the event. She said the entrance to the Mandela Room of Old University Union will be decorated like a theater, and the inside will have the feel of an underwater palace.

“We’ve tried to go up and

beyond with our room decoration,” she said. “We have a reputation of being one of the most artistic Asian groups on campus, and we want people to really recognize the decorations this year.”

The group will be presenting a performance based on a traditional Japanese folktale, the story of Urashima Taro. The story is about a fisherman who rescues a sea princess disguised as a turtle. For his kindness, he is rewarded with a trip to the sea king’s underwater palace, where he stays for three days among the royal court.

When he returns to the surface, he learns that 300 years have passed on land in the three days that he was in the palace.

“It’s a very wise tale,” Li said.

“It’s a sad story, but it’s also an enjoyable story and there’s a lot of lessons that can resonate with people.”

Because the show is based off of an oral folktale passed on through generations, there was no official

script to follow, so the script for this particular performance was written by BUJA members.

The cast of the show is made up of BUJA’s executive board and general body members, as well as students from other associations, such as the Asian Student Union, the PhilippineAmerican League and Chanbara.

“One of the main challenges when writing the script was trying to incorporate all the different groups into the storyline, and I think it worked out nicely,” Li said.

Li said that BUJA’s executive board members have tried to get more of the club involved by taking on minor roles in the performance and pushing general body members into the spotlight.

“We didn’t really worry about whether our members had acting experience, because as long as they’re interested, they’ll put the work in,” Li said. “When we get together for acting practice it’s just a fun, bonding experience.”

Tan said she hopes to expose audiences to Japanese culture.

“Many people have misconceptions about Japan, and they usually don’t know about

the cultural and traditional aspect of it unless they studied abroad or have taken a Japanese culture class,” Tan said.

The event will take place on

Sunday at 6 p.m. in the Mandela Room. Admission for the event is $7, which includes food catered by Kampai Japanese Steakhouse in Vestal.

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Fortifying religious unity on campus

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We must work to create a more tolerant environment at BU Dalya Panbehchi

CAMERA on Campus Fellow

Guest Columnist On March 1, Binghamton University’s Zionist Organization held its fourth annual ZED Talk event, an imitation of TED Talks geared toward Zionist education and discussion. Among the four speakers present were BU graduate student Nadiya Al-Noor.

A Muslim Zionist activist, Al-Noor told her personal journey of going from loathing Israel and believing Hamas to be an “interest group” to now being one of the largest pro-Israel voices on campus.

Perhaps what was most striking and thought-inspiring, however, was her exploration of antiSemitism and anti-Zionism on college campuses.

As both a religious Jew and a strong pro-Israel advocate at BU, I often find it mystifying when I read about incidents of antiSemitism on other campuses.

Jewish students who attempt to express their support for Israel are viciously taunted, booed and denigrated at schools such as Vassar College, Ohio University and Columbia University.

At University of California campuses, you can find graffiti reading “Zionists should be sent to the gas chambers,” Nazi flags hanging in dorm rooms at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and disruptions of Hillel events with verbal harassment such as “Get the hell off our campus!” and “Long live the Intifada” at San Francisco State University. It’s important to note that these incidents don’t only come from sentiments of formal anti-Israeli groups but exist within the general student body as well.

And if you think a significant Jewish presence on campus would deter anti-Semitic sentiment, you would unfortunately be wrong. Roughly 29 percent of students at Brooklyn College are Jewish, yet students have reported being messaged “I hope you don’t walk alone on campus” on social media and verbally assaulted because they wore a kippah (customary Jewish hat). At Brandeis University, a whopping 49 percent of students are Jewish.

However, a study conducted by the Steinhardt Social Research Institute of 3,000 students found that 75 percent of these students had been exposed to

anti-Semitic rhetoric and 33 percent harassed because they were Jewish.

It is reported that across schools like Northwestern University, Stanford University and University of California, Berkeley, Jewish students are ostracized and shunned from participating in student governments, rejected from progressive social justice activities such as pro-choice rallies, anti-rape demonstrations and racial justice conferences because of their “Jewish agenda” and support for Israel.

I find myself appalled at what my fellow Jewish students are enduring across the nation because I personally do not endure the same on my own campus. BU’s student body is unique in that we choose to celebrate our differences instead of exploiting them. Our African, Asian, Black, Latino, Muslim and Jewish organizations are all intertwined and allied to create a beautiful and holistically accepting student body.

While Jewish students and student activists alike on the University’s campus are blessed to have such an unobstructed space for free

expression, we must not become too comfortable and take this for granted; no, we fortunately do not have to deal with the issues other campuses do, but we also cannot become too complacent or stagnant in apathy.

As Al-Noor said, “The Jewish and Muslim communities here are on good terms because we see each other as people. We don’t allow the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to define our lives.”

Just a couple weeks ago, an interfaith dinner was held and our Muslim Student Association is partnering with our Hillel for a mosque-synagogue interfaith trip.

Get involved. Not just in your own cultural or religious group, but reach out and build bridges and connections with the multitudes of student groups on campus. At what appears to be the zenith of a political movement with a surge of youth involvement in a variety of arenas and opinions, it is imperative to bridge the gap between our voices, because, really in the end, it is our humanity that unites us.

— Dalya Panbehchi is a CAMERA on Campus Fellow and an undeclared freshman.

The art of anti-stimulation

Avoiding technological stimuli isn't easy; it takes practice Joshua Hummell

Guest Columnist I began to notice this year that I would wake up more tired than when I had gone to bed.

Most nights I would constantly wake up throughout the night.

For days at a time, I would be little more than a zombie. I wouldn’t be able to read books for school or articles online without realizing halfway through that I hadn’t retained anything of what I had read.

At first, I thought maybe I was getting too little sleep, so I gave myself an extra hour. That didn’t work. So then I thought maybe it was too much sleep and cut back an hour. That didn’t work. I sought information online looking at everything

from an iron deficiency to mono. I had heard before that electronic usage has a negative effect on sleep, but it had never troubled me before so I brushed it off as a farce. After a few weeks of experimenting with other solutions, I finally broke down and stopped using electronics before bedtime.

It worked.

The science behind the stimulation is easy. Basically, the light from our phones, computers, TVs and even some light bulbs tricks our brains into thinking that it is still daytime, stopping the flow of our body’s melatonin that normally puts us to sleep. The hardest part of no electronics for me was my phone.

It doesn’t help that as humans we receive dopamine from posts and likes on Facebook, Instagram and

Twitter. It’s instant satisfaction in the palms of our hands. I had to move my phone to my desk so I wouldn’t immediately look at a notification. I thought the best solution was for me to be with my roommates before bed rather than the phone, but with the TV on and music playing, I still found myself not able to sleep. I began to catch myself absentmindedly scrolling through Facebook and Instagram. I hadn’t relapsed, I had never started. I felt terrible.

I decided that my initial approach was wrong. One can’t expect immediate results. That’s when I began to think of antistimulation as an art form. I purchased earplugs and drowned out excess noises. I made sure my blinds let in the least amount of light. I would meditate before bed to relax and clear my mind.

If I found myself wound up, I would write in a journal. If I

found myself bored, I would read a book. I began to catch myself in my urges to watch TV and use my phone. I would ask myself, “Do I really need to see what’s on it now?” Before I knew it, I was awake during the day, alert in class and sleeping through the night.

The art of anti-stimulation is like any other art, a system of trial and error perfected with patience. Once you notice something that you want to have changed, don’t try to change it right away, but rather reflect upon what exactly you would like changed and how over time you can achieve the change.

Before you know it, you’ll have achieved it.

— Joshua Hummell is a junior double-majoring in classical and Near Eastern studies and history.

Letter to the editor: Two former VPMAs disagree with Pipe Dream’s endorsement of Michael Wuest for SA President

Welcome to Pipe Dream Advice, where advice columnist Kristen DiPietra offers suggestions to make your life better. Submit a question at bupipedream.com/advice and you could be featured in next week’s issue!

I recently started seeing this guy and I’ve been having a great time. He’s sweet, smart and interested in what I have to say.

We’ve hooked up a few times and it’s been pretty good, but we’re taking it slow. Except there’s one thing that I can’t quite get over: he wears tighty-whities.

I try not to judge people for what they wear, but this is just something I can’t wrap my mind around. The thought of him in the same underwear that little boys wear is really not sexy.

Every time he takes his pants off, I imagine his mom doing his laundry and placing neatly folded piles of Hanes in his drawers.

How do I let him know my preferences in a way that won’t embarrass him?

Hello, There’s great irony in women spending hundreds of dollars on lingerie only to have their boyfriend give a meager thumbs-up.

It’s because most guys simply don’t care, and are only interested in what’s going on underneath lace and frills. I encourage you to be like a guy, and pay no mind to his underwear. As long as you’re having fun after he takes them off, there shouldn’t be anything to concern yourself with.

I’m curious as to what spawned your loathing for this underwear.

It seems it’s not the underwear that’s the problem as much as it is the scenarios of little boys wearing them. I understand you don’t find them sexy, but maybe your guy does.

Have you ever thought that he wears tighty-whities to impress you? Maybe it’s his version of a thong, and he finds them empowering? Also, thinking about his mom and his laundry habits right before you’re about to be intimate is not good for foreplay. Try to avoid those thoughts, and instead, think about his junk.

It’s perfectly acceptable to let him know his underwear make you uncomfortable. This will not only give him permission to walk around naked more, but it might encourage him to adopt a different form of undergarment. However, if the conversation doesn’t go the way you want, don’t end things for such a superficial reason, unless this affects your ability to become intimate with him. If not, try to think of a silver lining to his choice; they don’t call them “tighty” for no reason. I hope you have the intimacy you want and deserve.

Good luck, Kristen

I am struggling with one class required for my major. I’m a second-semester junior and this class is impossible. I feel that no matter how hard I study, I always do poorly. I want to withdraw from this class, but I don’t know if I can fit this requirement into my schedule next year and I would like to graduate on time. What should I do?

Torn

We are strong believers in the power of the press to keep institutions honest and the populace informed. However, it is apparent to us that Pipe Dream’s Executive Board erred in its reasoning for endorsing Mr. Wuest. While projecting impartiality, the board makes flawed arguments against Mr. McClure and plays up his opponent’s virtues.

The Wuest endorsement is quite fascinating because, though “it was a difficult decision” for the Board, the arguments are lopsidedly in Mr. Wuest’s favor.

The weak claim that Mr. McClure’s platform was “unrealistic” is premised on the wrongheaded assumption that the SA can not influence the administration to improve student services.

To the Executive Board, the SA can only have an impact on the things within its direct purview and Mr. McClure cannot possibly wield his influence as an elected representative of students to effect change. This “can’t-do” attitude betrays an appallingly narrow view of SA influence

that undervalues student representation and runs counter to SA history.

In the Board’s telling, Mr. Wuest’s platform is at once poorly defined, more realistic, and creative – an apparently winning combination. He is creative for seeking to “tap” an existing service, to do what it already does, we assume, at a larger scale.

This is very nice and important, but not “creative”. His lack of a well-defined platform is akin to a poorly written resume, which would signal to any discerning employer that he lacks attention to detail. On the other hand, by omission, the Board portrays Mr. McClure as a clueless upstart whose only redeeming virtue is that he’s a skilled platform writer. This couldn’t be further from the truth.

The Executive Board is opting for the candidate with a more vague, but more “realistic”, agenda and apparently less management experience. The Board failed to note that, as Vice President for Multicultural Affairs and a member of the SA Executive

Board, Mr. McClure has closely worked with administration officials and already has the relationships necessary to communicate student needs to the administration. Instead, the Pipe Dream chose to highlight Mr. Wuest’s singular collegiate experience on a committee where he helped produce, by his own admission, a single piece of legislation. A McClure presidency would bring experience and continuity, vital signs of organizational health that help the Association to project stability to the Administration in negotiations.

Additionally, the Board failed to explain how it is that Mr. Wuest acquired said experience. Though his platform mentions admirable participation on various committees and civic engagement in high school, it is glaringly thin on management experience. This is understandable given that he is a sophomore and was not endorsed in December for the VPAA opening due to his lack of experience. He clearly has a bright future ahead of him in

politics, but as the Board itself determined a few months ago, he just isn’t ready for prime-time just yet.

The board’s explanation of why Mr. Wuest is qualified to run a multi-million dollar nonprofit organization is as vague as Mr. Wuest’s platform plan.

As proud Binghamton alumni, and former SA Executive Board members, we’re proud to see student leaders stepping up to the plate to run the SA. However, all campaigns should be given a fair shake by Pipe Dream, as it is often students’ only source of information about the candidates.

By not doing so the paper risks undermining the strength of the Student Association.

With all due respect, this Board’s got some “splainin’ to do”.

— Daniel Adeyanju, Vice President for Multicultural Affairs ’12-’13 — Nayemai-Isis McIntosh, Vice President for Multicultural Affairs ’13-’15

Dear Torn, If it’s any consolation (which it’s probably not), your situation is not uncommon. I’m sure you’re doing all you can to keep up and improve your grades. The deadline to withdraw is Friday.

Is your goal to do well or simply to pass and get the credit?

If your goal is to do well, I would recommend dropping this class. If it really is impossible and your grades are already suffering, it’s doubtful you’ll be able to come back from them.

However, if your GPA is sufficient enough to afford a C, it may not be a bad idea to stick it out, so you won’t have to dread it after this semester.

If you choose to drop the class however, try to see if they offer it over the summer or at another school. Talk to the department about alternatives to taking the class here next semester, or buckle up and get ready to overload. If you have to overload, see if you can take another one of your requirements over the summer. On the bright side, you may do well the second time around because you’ve already been exposed to the material.

Most majors have one, two or even seven classes deemed “impossible.” It sucks, but at this point, getting your degree is all that matters.

Good luck, Kristen

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In second nationals appearance, junior ranks 15th in class Noah Bressner Assistant Sports Editor

Junior Steve Schneider knows how challenging Division I wrestling can be. He knows how demanding it is to prepare for a match at the highest level. At the same time, he tries not to think about it too much.

When Schneider fell in the first round of the NCAA Championships last season, he made the call to rethink his training approach.

After realizing that his mental preparations were leaving him at a disadvantage, he came to a counterintuitive conclusion — to just think about it less. This year, in the 184-pound weight class, Schneider has embraced his new method of competing, and it’s paid off. He compiled a 32-8 record and will carry the No. 15 seed when he takes the floor at the NCAAs on Thursday.

“It’s kind of draining if you think about your matches way too far in advance,” Schneider said.

“It’s really mentally, physically and emotionally draining. I’ve learned to think less until you smack hands on the mat, and then just turn into an animal for seven minutes.”

All season long, Schneider has worked on his technique. Despite the shift in his mental approach, the commitment to training that allowed him to reach the national level has remained the same. For Schneider, that includes earlymorning workouts followed by afternoon bouts with his teammates during practice.

“I bet if you ask any Division I wrestler, they will never say that this sport is easy,” Schneider said.

“That’s something that I realized when I came to college. Being confident is a huge factor, but what I’ve learned most from being at this tournament last year is that you have to think and feel less.

You’ve got to have a sort of carefree attitude, while still putting in your best effort.”

Schneider qualified for this year’s NCAA Championships

after placing fourth at 184 the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) Championships. He believes that his experience at the same meet last season has left him better prepared for when he takes the mat this weekend. He’ll be joined at the NCAA Championships by redshirt senior Dylan Caruana, wrestling in the 141-pound weight class.

“My first time here, last year, it was at Madison Square Garden, and I definitely felt the nerves,” Schneider said. “It’s good to have that out of the way already and to have match experience at this incredible tournament. There has been nervous energy, but it’s not as present this time around. Mentally, I’m definitely more prepared this time around, for sure.”

This year, Schneider has been faced with tough matchups in EIWA play. The conference, one of the best in the country, is sending seven wrestlers to compete at 184 in the NCAA Championships — including

Cornell senior Gabe Dean, the reigning national champion of the weight class. Schneider believes that Binghamton’s conference schedule will give him an advantage as he competes on the national stage.

“When you have an easy schedule, it’s really not preparing you for the big-time matches,” Schneider said. “When you’re in a tough conference — like the EIWA or the Big 10, which are the top two — and you’re battling these guys every weekend, it boosts your confidence when you win. That’s how you’re going to win in March; you need small successes along the way against tough opponents to win in the highest emotional matches.”

Schneider will face American senior James Grimes in the first round of the NCAA Championships.

He defeated Grimes in a 4-1 decision at a dual meet against American in February. The match is set for Thursday morning from the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Provided by BU Athletics Junior Steve Schneider will carry the 15th seed in the 184-pound class at his second straight NCAA Championships appearance.

Senior caps off career with first trip to NCAA Championships Orlaith McCaffrey Sports Editor

DYLAN CARUANA Provided by BU Athletics Redshirt senior Dylan Caruana has recorded an 18-15 record against opponents in the 141pound weight class this season.

Dylan Caruana paced the floor of the West Gym’s wrestling practice room, visualizing the strategy he would use to take down his teammate. It had once again come down to a “wrestle off” — a single bout to determine who got the coveted starting spot in the Bearcats lineup.

“Every single year, I didn’t really solidify my spot,” Caruana said. “I’ve always had to wrestle off and have been the backup at some points in all four years.”

The redshirt senior, who wrestles in the 141-pound weight class, certainly won’t be a backup when he competes at the NCAA Wrestling Championships in St. Louis, Missouri on Thursday. At the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) Championships earlier this month, he took down two seeded opponents to punch his first ticket to the national stage. “[Caruana] is just a guy that embodies every characteristic

of what we want our studentathletes to be,” said BU head coach Matt Dernlan. “It couldn’t have happened to a more deserving individual.”

Last season, Caruana failed to advance to the NCAA Championships, dropping both of his matches at the conference tournament.

“I took it really hard — not going to nationals and not really doing well,” he said. “You’ve just got to bounce back and be resilient.”

He’s done that and more this season, posting an overall record of 18-15 and coming out on top in four of six matches at the conference championships.

“It was just a matter of finally finding the right mentality for myself,” he said. “It was just me out there chasing my dreams.”

Since the second grade, those dreams have always involved wrestling. It has been a defining aspect of Caruana’s life, providing a channel for his above-average energy levels and motivating him to succeed in other areas. He credits his parents for sparking his

love for the sport.

“I always used to get in trouble at school, so my parents found an outlet for me and that was wrestling,” Caruana said.

“They really helped me become a better student and shape me up as a person.”

His family also supplied plenty of perspective when it came to the importance of hard work. Caruana, a native of the Buffalo suburb Kenmore, remembers harsh winters when his dad would come home freezing and soaking wet from his job as a plumber, making his own problems seem trivial.

“My parents have always been role models for me,” he said.

“I feel like I come from a bluecollar family and that was always something I took pride in.”

At 5-foot-6 and 141 pounds, Caruana has one of the smallest statures on the Bearcats’ roster.

His impact off the mat, though, is anything but undersized. As one of only two seniors, he has made it a point to lead by example for his teammates.

“I try and do the right thing

day-in and day-out, especially when you’re an upperclassman and people are looking up to you,” he said. “You’ve got to hold yourself accountable.”

For Caruana, the realization that his time at Binghamton was coming to an end triggered a reevaluation of his efforts this season, including going to bed early and living “like a grandpa, basically.”

“This year, I’m just all in; if there’s anything I can do, I’m doing it,” he said. “I love wrestling and I love wrestling for this team, so it’s pretty scary knowing that there’s not much time left in my career.”

In the first round, Caruana is set to face Stanford sophomore Joey McKenna. When the pair squared off most recently in December, McKenna, who currently ranks third in the nation, easily defeated Caruana, 17-2. In spite of the stiff competition, the significance of his final chance to represent BU isn’t lost on Caruana.

“I’m reaching the end of my career, so I either have to show up or get out,” Caruana said. “It’s like a do-or-die situation for me.”

Dernlan leads Binghamton in competitive EIWA

In fifth season at helm, coach preaches consistency, advances two to national competition

Kyle McDonald Assistant Sports Editor

It’s not hard to tell that Binghamton head coach Matt Dernlan used to wrestle. His form mirrors that of the athletes in the Bearcats lineup, and when he’s on the sideline during a match shouting words of encouragement and instruction, it’s as if he were in the circle himself.

For Dernlan, who qualified for the NCAA Championships as a 126-pound college sophomore, wrestling boils down to a singular concept: effort. Since he took the helm of the Bearcats’ program in 2012, his message has never wavered. “[Wrestling] is not a resultsoriented process, it’s an effort process and an attitude process,” Dernlan said.

That effort has led to consistently impressive results for the Bearcats during Dernlan’s tenure. He has advanced at least two wrestlers to the NCAA Championships in each of his five seasons with BU. “That consistency is really important to the building process,” Dernlan said. “There is an expectation that if you can get into our lineup, we believe

you should be making it to the NCAA Tournament.”

Prior to Dernlan’s arrival, BU’s program was far from struggling.

In the 2011-12 season, the Bearcats came in second in the Colonial Athletic Association Wrestling Championship and boasted five NCAA qualifiers. Following the season, former head coach Pat Popolizio departed for NC State along with two-time national champion Nick Gwiazdowski, setting in motion a search that brought Dernlan to BU. In his first season, Dernlan helped prepare the Bearcats for a transition to the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) — widely considered the second-best wrestling conference in the nation.

“That was my goal once we got here, getting us in the most competitive conference possible,” he said. “Every match we face [in the EIWA] is against an upper echelon guy in the country, so when we get [to the NCAAs] … [we’re] prepared.”

Dernlan is no stranger to the spotlight. Before joining the staff at BU, Dernlan served for seven years at Penn State, mentoring a team that went on to win back-toback NCAA Championship titles

shortly after his departure. He went on to coach one season at Clarion University of Pennsylvania, where he led the Golden Eagles to an 18th-place finish at the NCAAs in 2012. According to Dernlan, his years on the sideline, especially at Penn State, have helped him instill a winning culture at BU. “There’s just a basic philosophy about how you need to compete [and] how you need to prepare yourself,” he said. “There’s definite parallels that I’ve brought from Penn State that we’ve instilled in the program.”

This season serves as further proof that Dernlan’s winning culture has already been established.

At the EIWA Championships earlier this month, the Bearcats recorded eight place-winners — their highest total since joining the conference. BU also had eight of 10 wrestlers earn a top-10 seed for the conference tournament.

According to former conference heavyweight champion Tyler Deuel, who advanced to the NCAAs in 2015, Dernlan’s presence has been the principal force behind the team’s success.

“The program has grown and evolved every year that he’s been there,” Deuel said. “He’s different because he really cares about

each guy individually, on and off the mat.”

Redshirt senior Dylan Caruana, who is set to make his first appearance at nationals, was recruited under Popolizio, but is grateful for his time under Dernlan’s guidance.

“I was really lucky to get coach Dernlan,” Caruana said. “He’s always believed in me, so I was blessed to have him.”

While Dernlan has already made an impact, he hopes to bring the program to its full potential, which includes recruiting a talented crop of rookies every season.

“If you look at the group we have coming in, this is hands-down the best recruiting class the University has ever gotten from a wrestling standpoint,” he said.

Although the future looks bright, so is the present. Caruana and junior Steve Schneider are set to compete at the NCAA Championships in St. Louis, Missouri on Thursday. Dernlan, as usual, is focused on getting his guys in the best position to succeed.

“All we have to do is internalize everything, focus on the process, focus on our effort, focus on our attitude,” he said. “If we do that, we’re going to be happy with the results one way or the other.”

Photo provided by Penn State University BU head coach Matt Dernlan has sent at least two wrestlers to the NCAA Championships each season since his hiring in 2012.