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STUDENT DIES OFF CAMPUS

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19-year-old Conor Donnelly was a Binghamton University freshman Brendan Zarkower/Staff Photographer

Binghamton Police Department officers respond to a call Saturday morning at 92 Front St., after it was reported that a person fell from a fourth-floor balcony located behind the house.

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A Binghamton University freshman died off campus on Saturday, March 18. Nineteen-year-old Conor Donnelly was from Pearl River, New York. The Binghamton Police Department responded to the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity house at 92 Front St. around 2 p.m., after it was reported that a person fell from a fourth-floor balcony located behind the house. Donnelly was taken to United Health

Services Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, where he was pronounced dead. A statement was released by Binghamton University around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. BU President Harvey Stenger expressed his support for the campus community. “It is always difficult to lose someone, but it is especially difficult to lose a young member of our campus community so suddenly,” Stenger said in the statement. Donnelly had allegedly been attending a party as part of “New Parade Day.” The day was organized in reaction to a

University break that overlapped with the city of Binghamton’s annual Parade Day, which had fallen on March 4 this year. Many students who had wished to attend the original day could not because of the University’s closing. Binghamton Mayor Rich David said in an interview on WNBF’s “Binghamton Now” program that he anticipated this day would be similar to other bar crawl events that students partake in each year, and that additional police presence would probably be needed.

L.C. Coghill, the director of Greek life at Binghamton University, sent an email to Greek organizations on March 12 discouraging participation in the event. “Unlike actual Parade Day, this day will not have the approval of the city nor will it have appropriate police presence and security,” he wrote. “It is my understanding that the police do not support this day and therefore it is likely they will have very little patience for questionable behavior.” The University Counseling Center added additional hours on Saturday and Sunday

for students who were affected by Donnelly’s death. The Binghamton Police Department confirmed that they are investigating, but had no further comment at press time. BU Greek life organizations have requested that their members not speak to any media outlets about the incident. This story is developing, and will be updated when more information becomes available. Visit bupipedream. com throughout the week for more information.

BU staff works overtime to clear campus

After storm, National Guard called in to assist with snow removal Alexandra Hupka News Intern

Last week, the Binghamton area received 31.3 inches of snowfall within a 24-hour period, courtesy of Winter Storm Stella. While students celebrated two consecutive days off from classes, Physical Facilities had all hands on deck, with 245 employees working to clear snow around campus. Physical Facilities is responsible for maintaining 6.3 miles of roads, 3.5 miles of service drives, 23 miles of walks and 38.5 acres of parking on campus, as well as both the University Downtown Center and Innovative Technologies Complex. According to Karen Fennie, the communications specialist for Physical Facilities, the priority during storms such as Stella is to maintain access to main roads so that fire and emergency services can access campus. During large storms, Physical Facilities employees also focus on clearing walkways to student dining

centers and ensuring that health services can remain accessible to students. “Tuesday was focused mainly on these tasks, so plows and brush machines were out continuously keeping up with the snow that was falling and maintaining access in these areas,” Fennie said. “As an example of how time consuming this can be, one of the tasks is to dig out the 75 fire hydrants around campus.” After a large storm, outside resources may be needed, and contractors can be contacted to help with cleanup efforts. In the aftermath of Stella, third-party services were contacted by Binghamton University to help Physical Facilities employees clear snow. In addition, 18 members of the National Guard assisted Physical Facilities staff with snow removal over the weekend. “The National Guard brought five dump trucks with them and assisted with the removal of large snow piles,” Fennie said. “We were able to secure an off-campus area to relocate the snow.” Due to Stella, some employees logged

over 80 hours of work last week. Besides keeping vital roads and pathways open, employees were also responsible for plowing commuter parking lots and salting and sanding pathways. Fennie stated that accomplishing these tasks often requires many different tools. “A variety of methods and machines are used depending on the area,” Fennie said. “[We use] everything from shovels, snow blowers, pickup trucks with plows and skid steers.” Currently, efforts are focused on freeing up parking on campus. Over the weekend, residents were asked to move their cars to commuter lots so that Physical Facilities could plow these areas. The Parking Lot M and Parking Lot F commuter lots have been entirely cleared, as have all residential lots. In addition, several smaller paths in residential communities have yet to be cleared of snow. Physical Facilities employees will continue to work to clear these areas throughout the week.

Ph.D. student's program can predict terrorism Doctoral candidate's framework forsees events with 90 percent accuracy Peter Brockwell Pipe Dream News

Photo provided by Salih Tutun Pictured: Salih Tutun, a Ph.D. candidate studying industrial and systems engineering. He created a framework that prevents terrorist activity as part of his dissertation.

A Binghamton University Ph.D. candidate has created a new framework that helps protect against and predict terrorist activity by identifying interconnected patterns in attacks. Salih Tutun, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate studying industrial and systems engineering, created the new framework as part of his dissertation. His framework considers terrorist attacks as interconnected events rather than individual occurrences, an approach that he said is often taken by counterterrorism agencies like the CIA, FBI and National Security Agency. His paper, “New Framework that uses Patterns and Relations to Understand Terrorist Behaviors,” was published in the international open-access journal Expert Systems with Applications. It was co-authored by Tutun’s Ph.D. adviser Mohammad Khasawneh, chair of the systems science and industrial engineering department at BU, and Jun Zhuang, associate professor of industrial and systems engineering and director of

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undergraduate studies at the University at Buffalo. According to the paper, the framework is able to predict the facts of future attacks with 90 percent accuracy. The framework operates by comparing aspects of multiple different terrorist events that occurred between 2003 and 2015. Tutun used data sets from 150,000 events, including hijackings, suicide bombings, armed assaults and assassinations. The tracked data consists of latitude, longitude, type of attack, weapon type and terrorist group responsible. By using these data sets, he was able to analyze the actions of terrorists and the direct responses to the attacks from various intelligence agencies. In Tutun’s tests, the framework was able to accurately predict responses made by terrorist groups to intelligence agencies’ actions. By drawing connections between events and using the framework, Tutun created a theorized result of what had happened and then compared his theory with the actual event to test his predictions. “With our framework, we understand what the patterns are and worry about

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Rebecca Kiss/Pipe Dream Photographer Sociology professor Juanita Diaz-Cotto speaks to students, faculty and staff Sunday afternoon for the first Women’s Empowerment Brunch.

Women share stories of success, empowerment

As part of Women's History Month, speakers discuss overcoming struggles as professionals Amy Donovan Pipe Dream News

In honor of Women’s History Month, over 75 students, faculty and staff gathered in Old Union Hall of Old University Union on Sunday for the first Women’s Empowerment Brunch, sponsored by Binghamton University’s Multicultural Resource Center (MRC). The three keynote speakers at the event were Sarah Saad, a senior majoring in human development; Juanita Diaz-Cotto, a professor of sociology; and Estacy Porter, a member of the local community. Jose Maldonado, one of the organizers of the event and a fellow for the MRC’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, said they decided to hold the first annual Women’s Empowerment Brunch to celebrate the different contributions women make to BU. “There’s a lot of people on this campus and, it being Women’s History Month, I think it’s important to acknowledge the women and the scholars on this campus and the great work that they do in regard to education and scholarship,” Maldonado said. Saad spoke first and emphasized the importance of choice in all aspects of a woman’s life, as well as the struggle of understanding the traditional viewpoints of various family members within a

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feminist context. “Rejecting every feminine norm is not what it means to be a feminist, but rather acknowledging that we have the freedom to choose because of our womanhood,” Saad said. “When I look back at the community I grew up in, I regret what I thought about my cousins. I looked down on them for pursuing a career as a wife.” Diaz-Cotto spoke about her role models, as well as about the discrimination she’s faced as a woman of color and a lesbian within academia. “I have had five men be promoted over my head and one white lesbian, so I wouldn’t say that I’ve been discriminated against just because I’m a woman, lesbian or person of color,” Diaz-Cotto said. “I was in a Catch-22 situation.” Yaa Takyiwaa, a junior double-majoring in comparative literature and integrative neuroscience, said that she attended the brunch to be with people who have the same goal of empowering women. “I feel like right now, with the climate with Trump and the Women’s March, I just came here to be in an environment where we all have the same agenda and where we’re just trying to move each other forward,” Takyiwaa said. The final speaker was Porter, who enlisted in the army when she was 17 and

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Milky Chance updates sound with sophomore effort,

“Beauty and the Beast” lives up to the hype,

Columnist Kristen DiPietra argues against mandatory participation policies,

Men’s lacrosse cruises to fourth straight win,

Justin Yurchak impresses in his first year as a Bearcat,

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Local Muslim leader dispels myths on Islam Speakers inspire women Umm Fatima Amjad discusses relationship between faith and gender Allison Detzel

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At a time when Muslims are facing rising tensions in the United States, Umm Fatima Amjad, a figure in the Binghamton Muslim community, discussed the importance of educating others about Islam. On Friday evening, around forty students and community members gathered in Old University Union to participate in a discussion led by Amjad. The event, hosted by the Muslim Student Association (MSA), was titled “Voices of Muslim Women.” Habeeb Sheikh, the president of the MSA and a senior double-majoring in political science and cinema, said the event was created as part of Women’s History Month to share the history of women in Islam and to educate people on misunderstandings they may hold involving the relationship between the two. “As president of the MSA and a Muslim, I often hear many stereotypes or misconceptions about how women are treated in Islam,” Sheikh said. “I am hoping that students come out of [this] meeting with those misconceptions cleared up.” At the event, Amjad discussed her own personal journey as a Muslim, as well as stories of prominent women in Islam and how looking back at the history of her faith has empowered her. Amjad was born in New York City to Pakistani immigrant parents. She graduated in 2000 from Purdue University with a degree in computer engineering. She was active in Purdue’s MSA and became the organization’s first female board member. Although she is not a religious leader, she is well known in the local Islamic community for giving life advice to young Muslims and helping them

is the founder of Jewel in His Eyes, Inc., a group that aims to empower and inspire young women. Porter focused on how she learned resiliency from her parents, who illegally immigrated to the United States from Honduras before she was born. She said that to her, empowerment is the ability to motivate others. “I want to help women to be able to see beyond their flaws and limitations and also provide a platform to give those that do not have a voice, a voice,” Porter said. Awards were given by the MRC to women who have influenced the BU community. The recipients

Katherine Scott/ Pipe Dream Photographer Umm Fatima Amjad, a figure in Binghamton’s Muslim community, educates students and community members about the history of Islamic women.

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navigate religious problems. “I am not a scholar,” Amjad said. “I am not [a scholar of Islam], but … I’ve learned through my friends and by attending lectures and conferences over the country. And what I can offer is just experience of the things that I’ve went through.” During the discussion, Amjad talked about the struggles she has encountered as a firstgeneration immigrant. She said she often felt as though she was one person playing many roles. She separated these roles into four categories: being a good student, being a good Pakistani girl, being a good American citizen and being a good Muslim. Amjad said it was difficult to succeed in all her roles and to fulfill the many expectations placed on her, but through her faith she found guidance. “What drives [Muslim women] and what allows us to speak out

is that we have to be confident in our own skin,” Amjad said. “We need to understand who we are, where we come from, our history. Because if we don’t understand what a Muslim woman represents, then we won’t be able to clear misconceptions.” Amjad stated that there are many misconceptions about the relationship between Islam and women, including the idea that Muslim women are all oppressed or subservient. According to Amjad, the first step to combat these misunderstandings is through education about the faith and its values. She also encouraged young people, especially women, to get involved in their local governments, student governments and communities. She said that Muslims must become part of the conversation in order to change it. “The first step is you want to

learn the history,” Amjad said. “Not only of the prophet but the women around him, or women that were in history that helped shape the religion. Once you have that history then you’re more confident in speaking out to others.” Hira Qayyum, a junior majoring in business administration, said that a woman’s individual relationship with Islam is a topic that needs to be explored. She said too often a woman’s commitment to the religion is tied to other factors, rather than to her character. “Obviously there’s a lot of misconceptions in Islam itself, like women are oppressed or that the hijab is forced upon women,” Qayyum said. “[There are] these different ideas that if you’re not a hijabi, then you’re not religious … these are arguments that women today think.”

Graduate student creates program to predict attacks TUTAN FROM PAGE 1 how we can protect certain areas,” Tutun said. “And then, if the protection has failed, we are able to look at the event and determine whether or not it was a terrorist attack, and why it was successful.” By analyzing past data sets, Tutun said he has gained an understanding of terrorist groups’ methods, as well as the ways they may be subconsciously learning. He also said that he thinks intelligence agencies can use the responses to unsuccessful attacks to better anticipate future attacks. In addition, Tutun said the framework could be even more efficient if connected with a search engine, which could gather larger and more complete data sets as events unfold. “We are going to improve this framework and so it can work dynamically,” Tutun said. “If we pair this system with something like Google, it’s going to think

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included Lisa Blitz, an associate professor in the BU department of social work; the Dean of Students CARE team; and Onyx Ramirez, a senior triple-majoring in political science, sociology and Latin American and Caribbean Area studies. “I think it’s important that we continue to recognize women for all the amazing work that they do on our campus,” Ramirez said. “All of the most inspirational people in my life are women, and so I think it’s really important to honor each other.” Editor’s Note: Sarah Saad is an opinions columnist for Pipe Dream, and did not play a role in the writing or editing of this article.

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Binghamton extends alternate side parking

Lobbyist in Sen. Thomas Libous corruption case fined

The city of Binghamton said it has extended its alternate side parking rules until Friday, March 24 at 5 p.m., according to a press release from the mayor’s office. The city said it is extending alternate-side parking to facilitate plows widening streets impacted by last week’s snowstorm. The rules were originally scheduled to be lifted on Wednesday, March 15, before being pushed for a first time to Friday, March 17. The release also said all motorists are strongly encouraged to move vehicles off of streets and into driveways or parking lots at city parks to allow snow plows to widen streets.

Lobbyist Fred Hiffa has agreed to pay $10,000 in a settlement with the state’s lobbying and ethics watchdog, according to the Times Union. The fine is in connection with his firm’s arrangement with the son of now-deceased ex-state Sen. Thomas Libous a decade ago. Libous formerly represented Binghamton and its surrounding area. According to the state, Libous used his political office to secure a job for his son at the lobbying firm Ostroff, Hiffa & Associates at a rate of $4,166 per month. Hiffa was lobbying Libous on behalf of his clients while Matthew Libous was employed at the firm.

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One person died after a snowmobile crash in Cortland County on Saturday, according to WBNG. Police said there was only one person operating the snowmobile and it was traveling north on Chapman Road, Snowmobile Trail Number S57. Authorities said they responded to the crash at 7 p.m., and that the operator of the snowmobile was pronounced dead shortly after at Cortland Regional Medical Center. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

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Germany-Turkey rift widens as Erdogan accuses Merkel of “Nazi measures” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan launched a scathing personal attack against German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday, accusing her of using “Nazi measures” in an intensifying dispute between Turkey and Germany, according to France 24. Tensions flared after German authorities refused to allow some Turkish ministers to campaign for a “yes” vote in the April 16 referendum on expanding Erdogan’s powers, and he responded by saying Berlin was behaving like Nazi Germany. “But you are right now employing Nazi measures,” Erdogan told Merkel, using the informal “you” in Turkish.

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Police Watch Student gets in altercation with delivery driver Wednesday, March 15, 3:36 p.m. — Officers responded to Delaware Hall of Newing College after receiving a report of a dispute between a delivery driver and a student, said Investigator Dennis Bush of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. Once at the scene, officers spoke with the resident director (RD) of the building and an 18-year-old female student. The student stated that she had ordered takeout food from Panda III approximately two hours prior to the dispute. She said that the delivery driver called her upon arriving and asked her to walk out to the road to get her food. She stated that she refused to walk out because she was not dressed properly for the weather and told the delivery driver that it was his job to bring the food to the door of the building. According to the student, the delivery driver sounded annoyed by this request, but brought the food to the door. Upon receiving the food, the student stated that her order was missing items. She told the driver that because of this and the long wait, Panda III had lost her business. The student told police that the driver had then responded that Panda III did not need her business and had said “fuck you” to her. She stated that she then wrote “fuck you” in the tip section of the merchant copy of the receipt. Upon reading the receipt, the student stated that the delivery driver had snatched it out of her hands and thrown it away. The RD stated that she had heard the commotion and approached the student and the delivery driver. The RD stated that the delivery driver had asked her if she “had something to say.” The RD said that she had remained quiet and did not respond, and the delivery driver had then walked away. Officers went to Panda III and informed them of the situation. The manager apologized and stated that he would fix the order and get it delivered to the student. At approximately 4:30 p.m., officers contacted the student and confirmed that Panda III had delivered the missing items. Student reported missing from suite Wednesday, March 15, 3:49 p.m. — Officers received a call from Appalachian Collegiate Center in Mountainview College regarding a welfare check for a 20-year-old male student, Bush said. When officers arrived at the scene, they spoke with the assistant community director (ACD), who stated that the male’s suitemates advised her that they had not seen the male since March 13. The ACD then contacted the student’s mother, who gave

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her son’s phone number and contact information. The ACD attempted to call the male, but nobody answered the phone. She also attempted to contact him via email. Officers reported to Hunter Hall of Mountainview College to speak with the male’s suitemates. While interviewing them, officers received a call from dispatch stating that the male had contacted police and was fine. The male stated that he had been staying off campus with a friend due to the inclement weather, and thus had not returned to his suite. Loud noise reported in women’s bathroom in Fine Arts Thursday, March 16, 4:47 p.m. — Police responded to a report of a high-pitched noise coming from a women’s restroom in the Fine Arts Building, Bush said. The officers spoke with a 26-year-old female who stated that she had contacted police after she and another female had both heard the sound in the restroom. Officers knocked on the door of the restroom and announced their presence before entering. The restroom was empty; however, officers observed that the noise was present and appeared to be coming from a garbage can inside the restroom. Officers took the top off of the garbage can and were able to successfully locate the source of the noise, which was found to be coming from a discarded insulin pump. Officers removed this item from the garbage and disposed of it in a dumpster where it would not cause alarm. Couch reported stolen in Bingham Hall Friday, March 17, 2:35 p.m. — Residential Life contacted officers after finding a stolen couch in a room in Bingham Hall of Newing College during a safety inspection, Bush said. Officers reported to the third floor of the building and made contact with the 20-year-old male in possession of the couch. He stated that he had removed the couch from a common room and had placed it in his room so that his friend, who was visiting for the weekend, would have a place to sleep. The male said he had not realized that taking the couch would be a problem and stated that he intended to put it back once his visitor left. He was advised by officers that taking the couch was considered stealing, and that he should return the couch to the appropriate common room. The male agreed to put the couch back where it belonged as soon as his roommate arrived to help him carry it.

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Raquel Panitz/Staff Photographer Participant Jasmine Kennedie performs Friday evening during the Rainbow Pride Union’s annual drag show.

Fairy-tale characters get naughty on stage in annual drag show With appearances by Twinker Bell and others, Rainbow Pride Union welcomes students, professionals Hannah Ettestad Contributing Writer Magic was in the air on Friday night in the Anderson Center’s Watters Theater for the 15th Annual Rainbow Pride Union (RPU) drag show. This year’s theme was “Naughty Fairy Tales,” and the show featured both students and professional performers. Each performance included an individual dance routine and lip-syncing to a song. Audience members cast ballots to vote for their favorite of the three local professional performers: Jacqueline Frost, Glimmer DuVaux and Justin Saine. Two

additional performers, Twinker Bell and Jasmine Kennedie, were not judged as part of the competition portion of the event. Sherry Goldstein, the president of RPU and a senior double-majoring in psychology and nursing, shared that the vibe of the event is what makes it so unique. “I just like the energy,” Goldstein said. “It’s happy, free and fun. My favorite part is getting to see the set and music and performance all come together.” The theme of naughty fairy tales inspired a set that featured a castle decorated with a rainbow flag, a dragon fighting a knight

in shining pink armor and Rapunzel stuck in her tower. The silhouette of two women kissing could be seen in the window of the castle. The set was entirely designed and crafted by members of the RPU E-Board, but not without setbacks caused by last week’s blizzard. “There were two whole days we couldn’t work,” said Kelsie Robinson, the interim RPU special projects manager and a sophomore majoring in biology. “On Thursday, it was all-hands-on-deck until the last [Off Campus College Transport] buses were leaving.” It wasn’t just the set crew

affected by the storm. Jennifer Castle, a local professional performer who goes by the stage name Justin Saine, said she had to improvise her Maleficent costume with scraps from home when the snow prevented her from buying other pieces. “I was so nervous when I was snowed in,” Justin Saine said. “This costume is made from a shower curtain, [window] curtains, couch parts and a shower rod.” Despite the setbacks, the show went on, and both the e-board and audience members said they were happy with the results. “I’m really satisfied with how the show turned out,” Robinson

said. “I’m very pleased.” Mindi Ocasio, an audience member who also performed in last year’s show and a senior majoring in cinema, commended both the performers and the set design. “I know how awkward it can be to be up there,” Ocasio said. “But I think they all did really good. And I love the theme and the set.” In addition to drag performances, there were also comedy routines performed by members of Bing Stand Up. The night ended with the three professional drag artists giving one last joint performance before audience members voted for

their favorite. Justin Saine, who closed the show with a performance to a song mashup that included Rihanna’s “S&M,” was crowned the winner. Saine, who has been performing for 11 years, said performing drag is a childhood dream. “My favorite thing about drag shows is being whatever character I want to be, and the challenge of gender illusion just adds a little spice to it,” Saine said. “When I was a kid, for some reason I always wanted to be a guy character because I thought they were the coolest things ever. So it’s like my way of reliving my childhood fantasy.”

Milky Chance mixes vibes on LP

The band's second album was released on March 17 Steven Turner Contributing Writer Milky Chance, the group behind the popular 2013 song “Stolen Dance,” released its sophomore album, “Blossom” on Friday. Milky Chance’s musical style, which combines electronic, folk and reggae sounds, may be a bit confusing upon first listen — electronic production accompanies instruments in a way that is not heard often. However, the inherently Eurodance style will have your foot tapping and is complemented well by melodic electric guitar licks. Some songs on the album, such as “Blossom,” “Cocoon” and “Ego,” seem suited for a small club atmosphere because of their roots in a thick electronic beat and a sometimes-funky bass. Latin-inspired acoustic chord progressions will leave you alternately wanting to hit the dance floor with a friend or kick back on a beach with a drink to watch the sunset. Overall, these songs have an upbeat, positive feel. This album does Milky Chance justice by showcasing the group’s musical versatility. “Piano Song” and “Stay” slow things down and offer more sullen lyrics. Especially in “Piano Song,” the signature throaty vocals of lead singer Clemens Rehbein are perfect for when you want to curl up under a blanket on a rainy day.

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Photo provided by Ignition Records “Blossom,” Milky Chance’s sophomore effort, was released on March 17.

Hailing from Kassel, Germany, Milky Chance began as a twoman group comprised of Rehbein and his childhood friend, Philipp Dausch. The duo composed its first album “Sadnecessary” in a makeshift studio in Rehbein’s childhood home. The hit single, “Stolen Dance,” launched the group into the European music scene and ultimately helped them find success with American audiences in 2014. In the years since the release of their debut album, Milky Chance has recruited bassist

Antonio Greger, adding a new dynamic to “Blossom.” The bass guitar adds a groovier feel and stronger electronic foundation compared to “Sadnecessary.” Compared to the band’s debut album, this latest release notably demonstrates the maturation of Milky Chance over its five-year existence. Will this album save Milky Chance from becoming a one-hit wonder? Only time will tell. Still, the group has undeniably stayed true to the sound and style they cultivated on their first album.

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Following its release of “Cinderella” in 2015 and “The Jungle Book” a year later, Disney is continuing its trend of live-action remakes with its newest addition, “Beauty and the Beast.” The revival of Disney’s 1991 classic cartoon fairy tale “Beauty and the Beast” premiered on Thursday and is screening in most theaters nationwide. Director Bill Condon transformed the tale into a spectacle with special effects, costume and design color contrasts, as well as IMAX and 3-D viewing options. Emma Watson portrayed the perfect Belle, shy and isolated, yet independent and strong. Her soft features and British accent make her an appealing and easily lovable character. Costume designer Jacqueline Durran molded Dan Stevens into the scary, horned beast. Durran received an Academy Award for Best Costume Design in “Anna Karenina” (2012) and is also known for her work in “Pride & Prejudice” (2005) and “Atonement” (2007), both of which were also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design. The music, vibrant and uplifting, was composed by

Alan Menken, who has worked on several other Disney films including “Aladdin,” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” “The Little Mermaid,” “Pocahontas” and the original “Beauty and the Beast.” The vocal talent for the original soundtrack, Celine Dion, provided a new song for the remake called “How Does A Moment Last Forever.” The new addition creates a nostalgic melody to play behind the credits, ending the film with the voice behind the familiar and heartwarming “Tale as Old as Time.” The “Beauty and the Beast” song, originally sung by Celine Dion and Peabo Bryson, was redone by Ariana Grande and John Legend for the soundtrack, but does not appear anywhere in the film. There were several additional noteworthy differences between the original and the remake beyond the music. The witch that casts the spell upon the Beast and his friends remained relatively anonymous in the original movie. The remake builds her character, Agathe, and has her re-emerge throughout the story. The movie also provides two additional scenes that flash back to the pasts of the Beast and Belle, uncovering the journey that brought each

of them to where they are now. In these flashbacks, the Beast goes back to his days as a prince, the peak of his existence and the time when he was the happiest. Belle reverts to her childhood home in Paris to invite the audience to explore the relationship between her and her mother. The addition of these scenes, as well as Agathe’s development, complete the story and resolve some unanswered questions left by the original movie. The iconic “Be Our Guest” scene, lead by Lumiere, the candelabrum, allows for the live-action household items to truly come to life. Mrs. Potts, the teapot; Chip, the cup; Cogsworth, the clock; and Fifi, the feather duster, were lively and vivid, and were integral forces to the flow of the story line. Mrs. Potts, voiced by Emma Thompson, channeled an honest motherly figure that guided all characters, helping them find love and hope among one another. With the addition of new songs and scenes, plus a modern cast and highdefinition qualities, “Beauty and the Beast” will have all fans of the original movie reminiscing about their pasts and hugging their inner Disney child.

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Celeb opinions unhelpful

Most Americans could spare being lectured by millionaires Brian Deinstadt

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IN THE WAKE OF TRAGEDY This weekend, our campus felt tremors as it experienced the tragic loss of Conor Donnelly, a freshman from Pearl River, New York. We extend our deepest condolences to those who knew Conor and his family. It is difficult to comprehend what a sudden loss like this feels like. For those who now face the grief and trauma of losing a loved one in Conor, we must reach out to them and support them in whatever ways we can. As the news unfolded on Saturday, students were swept with waves of confusion, chaos

and tragedy. In the wake of this news, it is important to remember that everyone experiences grief differently and to accept the emotions that manifest, in whatever form they may arise. Even for those who did not know Conor personally, losing a fellow student is something that can be difficult to process. We must turn to each other for support as we cope with this loss. The tragedy of this loss is

compounded as Conor’s death came less than five months after the passing of BU student Stefani Lineva, who was killed in a hit-and-run in December. Our community has now lost two members in a brief period of time. Now is not the time for students to place blame or cast judgment on any of the actions that led to such an unspeakable tragedy. Rather, it is important that as a community, in the

coming months we learn what led to this and determine what, if anything, can be done to prevent something similar from happening in the future. We don’t have the answers, and don’t expect others to either, but as time passes and our emotions shift, so must our questioning of the circumstances under which awful events like this continue to happen.

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.

Streep got ahold of the microphone at the Golden Globes and began talking about how Hollywood is one of the most “vilified segments of American society.” In the aftermath, outspoken celebrities are often lauded by various news outlets for being “brave.” What is possibly brave about asserting a political opinion in front of a crowd that shares that same opinion? I am less concerned with Streep losing fans than I am with the perception of this country. Being a huge proponent of free speech, I would never advocate to formally silence ignorant people. However, we should openly criticize celebrities when they act like their concerns are the same concerns of everyone else. Hollywood can play a major role in what the image of the United States is through all the films and music that are produced and distributed around the world. Therefore, Americans should be critical of how that image is portrayed. Perhaps what is the most immediate consequence of expressing political opinions in an artistic domain is how reliably it divides us. When folks buy tickets to go see the highly acclaimed Broadway show “Hamilton: An American Musical,” they do not do so to be harangued by a cast of politically frustrated actors, they do it to enjoy the music, dancing and spectacle itself — political caveats not included. If the arts cannot be the one area where people put their opinions aside and enjoy one another’s company, then the goal to reconcile political difference and reduce polarization may be a more arduous task than once imagined.

Everyone has an opinion nowadays. More apparent than any are the opinions of celebrities, who have been quite outspoken about politics recently. Hollywood has always been unapologetically on the left, but it is only within the past year that its most notable residents truly seemed to have lost their minds. Despite the praise granted to them by various news outlets, academics and other famous individuals, those at the top should realize they have virtually no grasp on the struggles of average Americans, and preaching down to them does nothing but alienate supporters and denigrate the United States’ image. To this day, I am amused by people perplexed over President Donald Trump’s victory. Those who cannot fathom why he won often do so from the privileged perspective of a college student, academic or white-collar professional. Often to their surprise, there exists an entire population of the United States — between the liberal enclaves of New York City and Los Angeles — who happen to care much less about social justice, the use of personal pronouns and safe spaces than they do about putting food on the table for their families and saving any bit of money they can. Failure of the Democrats to recognize this latter group’s interests in the 2016 election is exactly what caused them to lose it. Perhaps the best showcases of exalted arrogance are the various — Brian Deinstadt is a junior award shows. Few working-class double-majoring in political Americans were fooled when Meryl science and English.

In defense of getting an English degree

Research shows that graduates of the major are sought out and employable Emily Kaufman Assistant Opinions Editor

As stated on the radio show “A Prairie Home Companion,” the only career options available for the useless, impractical English major are fast food, teaching, writing press releases or — only in lucky cases — working in radio. These are the widely held beliefs regarding English majors and their validity. There is a widespread assumption that all English majors are lazy and will graduate just to work dead-end jobs. Although pursuing an English degree is

vastly different from pursuing a degree in STEM fields, business or economics, it is no less valuable, no easier to complete and no less credible. According to 2015 data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which collected data from hundreds of institutions across the country — including BU — 40.8 percent of English majors were employed full-time, 18.7 percent were continuing their education and 21.5 percent were without an income. Although these numbers do not seem too promising, they were not vastly different from fields like biology, in which 25.2 percent of graduates were without an income. English

majors actually surpassed biology majors in employment rates, and their rate of employment had improved 3.7 percent from the previous year. This growth was also seen in terms of salary; graduates in 2015 had a mean starting salary that was 13.6 percent higher than it was in 2014. This growing rate of employment proves that there is a demand for students graduating with English degrees, which occurs for a variety of reasons. It is no secret that English majors learn strong communication, writing and public speaking skills — abilities that are necessary for employees to possess in order for a company to be successful. In a MetLife

survey, 97 percent of business executives rated writing skills as very important. In another job outlook survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, employers rated the “ability to verbally communicate with persons inside and outside the organization” as the most important skill. Employers will not hire a candidate who sounds uneducated after they have just completed their education. Not only do English majors possess strong writing and communication skills, they also possess empathy. According to a study conducted by the University of Toronto, those who read fiction typically have higher levels of

cognitive empathy, which is another factor linked to increased sales. In “The ‘Soft Skill’ That Pays $100,000+,” author George Anders discovered over 1,000 listings for high-profile companies like Microsoft, Dell and Pfizer that listed empathy as one of the necessary qualifications. Everyone prefers to interact with a salesperson or employee who is empathetic. English majors also benefit the University in numerous ways. Though STEM majors are extremely popular at BU, we need diversity in order to retain credibility. English majors are not held to a lower standard than students at professional schools — they too are expected to complete a rigorous

course of study to earn their degrees. BU’s ability to provide a rigorous and well-rounded education to all majors is what makes us great and adds value to our degrees. Students majoring in English are receiving just as valuable and credible an education as those studying fields outside of the humanities. Although it is tempting to view English majors as lazy students who peruse the stacks of Glenn G. Bartle Library all day long in preparation of flipping burgers or teaching high school students, these assumptions are false and must be reconsidered. — Emily Kaufman is a sophomore majoring in English.

Required participation harms education

Current college practices on attendance and discussion discourage some from learning Kristen DiPietra

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In a lot of ways, college is no different than high school, save the caliber of work and the fact that students are more covert when they show up to class under the influence. One aspect of college life students prefer is the supposed freedom that accompanies higherlevel learning. However, when compared to their high school counterparts, colleges undermine this freedom through mandatory attendance policies and participation grades that often end up disciplining

students into attendance. Rather, professors should develop an engaging class so that students are inclined, not compelled, to offer their thoughts. Students, and in many cases their parents, are the ones paying for their education. Because current tuition prices make higher learning a business transaction, students must make it their prerogative to attend class and gain the most out of their academic careers. When professors make participation mandatory, they take this responsibility away from students. Grading a student based on how frequently or how well they speak during class is a superficial gauge of learning. Students are being graded on whether they’ve aided the

professor in stimulating discussion, not whether they’ve left class more informed than when they arrived. Participation grades seldom reflect what a student has achieved. Instead, they are an arbitrary guess on how many times a student has raised their hand compared to their peers. Participation implies consent, and for many students, this is not the case. Students who prefer to absorb information by listening and taking notes use their time just as effectively as students that shoot up their hands at every question. In addition, through the overt discrimination against introverted students, participation grades enforce a particular cultural and gendered bias.

Research has shown that Asian students participate less than nonAsian students. Some have posited a cultural emphasis on Asian students to be more reserved out of respect to their educators as a reason for this difference. It would be lazy to ascribe blame to the students themselves and encourage them to acclimate to a U.S. climate of extroversion. But this mode of thinking fails to address the primary concern of why we need participation in the first place. A vast body of research has shown that men are more likely to speak longer, more frequently and with more confidence. Men are also more likely to be called on for answers, a bias I’ve seen some professors try to remedy by

calling on women. Women, on the other hand, talk less, yet are still more likely to be interrupted when speaking, sometimes by other women. Women generally have less confidence when they speak, adding caveats such as “I may be wrong” to preface their comments. Yet, students of all ethnicities and genders who prefer to remain quiet have lower grades than their extroverted counterparts, despite having equal intelligence and capacity. There are better ways to learn a student’s voice than through compulsory participation. In addition to essays and projects, professors can assign online discussion boards so students don’t feel the pressure of speaking out

loud. It’s not the worst thing in the world if a student doesn’t participate in class. Making participation a choice — not a consequence — may encourage students who wouldn’t normally speak to give it a try. Students who make meaningless comments because their grades depend on it will be dis-incentivized to raise their hands and make way for their less-talkative counterparts to speak. If college students are expected to take themselves seriously, perhaps professors should as well, by giving them the freedom to use their voice of their own accord. — Kristen DiPietra is a junior double-majoring in English and human development.

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Bearcats compete at UMD Softball goes 2-2 at Maryland Tournament Joseph Burns Pipe Dream Sports

Katherine Scott/Pipe Dream Photographer Redshirt junior midfielder Jocelyn Penteck earned a hat trick against Ohio State on Sunday.

BU falls short against OSU Jehle records 11 saves in Bearcats' 8-7 loss

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The BU women’s lacrosse team was fortunate enough to escape the snow this weekend, but its luck wasn’t enough to secure a victory against Ohio State on Sunday. Due to weather and field conditions at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium, where women’s lacrosse games usually take place at Ohio State, the match took place at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes (6-5, 0-1 Big 10) got on the board first, scoring a goal within the first minute of play. The Bearcats (2-6, 1-3 America East) responded with a goal of their own two minutes later, courtesy of sophomore midfielder Rebecca Golderman, who leads BU with 23 goals on the season.

The cat-and-mouse act between the squads continued throughout the first half, with Ohio State scoring three consecutive goals before Binghamton did the same. BU’s tallies were recorded by the midfielder trio of junior Stefanie Frolo, senior Valerie DeNapoli and redshirt junior Jocelyn Penteck. However, the Buckeyes were able to pull ahead before the half, scoring an additional two goals before the first period ended to push the score to 6-4. At the start of the second half, the Buckeyes again struck first, increasing their advantage to 7-4. BU took initiative and scored two consecutive goals after this, looking to make up some lost ground. Both goals came from Penteck, who tallied a game-high three goals in the match.

Despite trailing by one, BU failed to make up the difference. Late in the second half, the Buckeyes scored an additional goal, and though the Bearcats’ sophomore midfielder Olivia Batista added a goal of her own before time ran out, it wasn’t enough to tie the contest as the Buckeyes slid by, 8-7. Binghamton was able to hold Ohio State, which averages 12 goals per game, to just eight thanks to the performance of junior goalie Emma Jehle. She made 11 saves over the course of the match and picked up four ground balls. The Bearcats are now 0-3 alltime against the Buckeyes. BU is set to return to the field on Wednesday against Niagara. Draw is scheduled for 2 p.m. in Lewiston, New York.

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After dropping its first two games at the Maryland Tournament, the Binghamton softball team rebounded on Sunday, taking its final two matchups to go 2-2 on the weekend. In the opener on Saturday, BU (5-10) faced off against James Madison and its ace pitcher, junior Megan Good. Good suppressed the Binghamton offense with a 61 percent strikeout rate through seven innings. Binghamton managed just one hit, a one-out double in the top of the seventh inning from junior outfielder Jessica Rutherford. “We didn’t do a very good job of making adjustments,” said BU head coach Michelle Johnston. “We started off with some quality atbats and I had hoped to improve on those as the game progressed, but we just couldn’t adjust.” Good was as lethal at bat as she was on the mound, contributing a three-run homer in the bottom of the third to give JMU (22-3) the edge. Senior infielder Madyson Moran added a deafening blow in the fourth, smacking a two-run homer to split the game open, 5-0, and secure a 6-0 win for the Dukes. The second game of the day was more rousing, yet equally as disappointing for the Bearcats, who suffered a 5-4 walk-off loss to Maryland. “Coming off of our first game, we knew that we had to jump on the pitcher early to get ahead,” Johnston said. After falling behind, 2-0, junior third baseman Kate Richard crushed her third home run of the season in the top of the fourth to tie the game. Sloppy play from the Terrapins in the sixth gave BU an opening to take the lead. Senior outfielder Bridget Hunt scored on a throwing error before Richard

reached home on a fielder’s choice. “There were a lot of opportunities where we took advantage of mistakes they made,” Johnston said. “We made some good plays defensively and that’s what kept the game close.” Maryland answered with an RBI double to tie the game in the sixth before freshman infielder Anna Kufta suffocated Binghamton’s hopes with a monstrous walk-off double. BU bounced back in the final day of the tournament, taking down Buffalo (3-19) before winning a grudge match over Maryland. In the first game, Buffalo got on the board first, scoring two runs off of three straight singles. These proved to be the only runs Buffalo could muster together. Richard sparked the Binghamton offense after hammering a two-out grand slam. A throwing error by Buffalo then gave junior infielder Stephanie Bielec permission to score, giving Binghamton a 5-2 lead at the end of the first. The Bearcats carried the offensive torch until the final

inning to secure a 9-2 victory. BU’s first five batters combined for eight hits, eight runs and six RBIs. Among them, senior outfielder Gabby Bracchi tallied two hits and a run while Rutherford put two hits and two runs forward. Game two proved to be a battle of opportunities, as both teams fought to capitalize on mistakes from the opposition. UMD finished the game with six errors while BU went 0-4 with the bases loaded. The Terrapins found an edge in the fourth inning when senior catcher Kristina Dillard captured a two-RBI single. The sixth inning was crucial for the Bearcats, who put six runs up thanks to small ball. Freshman infielder Jaclyn DeLuca reached base after being hit by a pitch, while Hunt and Bracchi both reached on walks and Rutherford laid down a successful bunt to give BU the advantage. Maryland failed to answer and BU took a 9-7 victory. Binghamton is set to take on LIU Brooklyn next weekend. First pitch is set for Saturday at 3 p.m. from Long Island University Field in Brooklyn, New York.

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Binghamton takes fourth straight Schneider wins Moore tallies eight points in BU's 15-8 win over UML first NCAA Championships match at 184

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The Binghamton men’s lacrosse team continued its impressive play over the weekend, this time against conference opponent UMass Lowell. The Bearcats’ 15-8 defeat of the River Hawks on Saturday marked their third straight road victory and their fourth consecutive win overall. “We were treating these as business trips,” said BU head coach Kevin McKeown. “The guys did a great job responding and buying in to what we were telling them.” Against UML (2-6, 0-1 America East), BU came out with guns blazing, scoring five unanswered goals to take a 5-1 lead going into the second period. The Bearcats (5-1, 1-0 AE) maintained a comfortable advantage over the River Hawks until they blew things open in the fourth period, outscoring their opponent, 5-2. Their 15-goal effort marks a new season-high for an offense that has averaged 11.5 points per game. With five goals and three assists, redshirt senior attack Tom Moore led the charge. Moore has proven to be an unrelenting fixture of BU’s offense; he leads the team in scoring with 34 points off 21 goals and 13 assists. With success though, comes attention, and Moore faced extra pressure from UMass Lowell’s defense in the first half. “I think it’s the first time we saw a defense do something out of their [ordinary play] to try and stop [Moore],” McKeown said. “He didn’t try to do too much and he didn’t get frustrated.” By focusing on Moore, the River Hawks allowed BU to exploit mismatches elsewhere in their defense. Junior attack Thomas McAndrew led all other scorers with four goals and an assist. From the midfield, senior Tyler DeLuca, junior Liam Reaume and sophomore Joe Licata each added two goals.

The Bearcats’ offensive production can be largely credited to their dominance at the face-off x. Junior midfielder Austin Macchi won 18 of 25, aided by junior midfielder Joe Grossi, who scooped up eight ground balls. “It makes it easier for you to score and get in the rhythm offensively, so it’s nice to get that advantage on the faceoff,” McKeown said. This is massive improvement for a Bearcat squad that has struggled from the dot this season. BU also did a solid job transitioning from defense to offense. “The guys have done a great job buying into what we want to do on the clear, and [we’ve been]

using all seven guys to clear the ball,” McKeown said. The Bearcats also successfully cleared 15 of their 16 clearing attempts. BU’s opportunities to clear are a result of the defense’s ability to sustain pressure on a UMass Lowell team which had 16 turnovers, four of which were forced. Otherwise, the Bearcats did a good job of suffocating UMass Lowell’s high-percentage scoring opportunities, keeping the River Hawks from converting on both of their man-up situations. “Hats off to [Coach Kyle Turri],” McKeown said. “He did a good job of getting our guys to recognize their personnel and who’s a threat at certain spots on the field.”

Senior goalkeeper Tanner Cosens had six saves in the win, while redshirt freshman Kevin Carbone made three saves in his first career appearance for BU. Despite being on a fourgame win streak and getting the victory in their AE Conference opener, McKeown stresses the importance of the five remaining league games. “With there only being six conference games, every one is huge,” McKeown said. “We’re just hoping we can carry the momentum into next week.” The Bearcats are set to return home this Saturday for their second AE matchup against Vermont. Faceoff is scheduled for noon at the Bearcats Sports Complex in Vestal, New York.

Rebecca Kiss/Pipe Dream Photographer Junior attack Thomas McAndrew recorded a hat trick for the Bearcats in their win over UMass Lowell on Saturday.

Yurchak impresses in first BU season After Cape Cod League success, third baseman hits stride

Provided by BU Athletics Redshirt sophomore third baseman Justin Yurchak leads the nation in batting average with a .545 clip so far this season.

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Every summer, the top prospects in college baseball flock to New England to test their skills against one another in the Cape Cod Baseball League. In this high-pressure environment, gifted players are tested against some of the nation’s best collegiate prospects, providing a glimpse of their major-league potential. It is common for players to falter under expectations at this level, but BU redshirt sophomore third baseman Justin Yurchak remained unfazed when he took

the field last summer for the Bourne Braves. He batted .295 while learning a new position and earned himself all-star distinction among a field of worthy talent. From June to August, he developed his skills on the opposite side of the diamond at first. “[It was] absolutely humbling,” Yurchak said. “I learned a lot on the defensive side of the ball. I was [playing at] first, which was new, so I worked on a lot of footwork over there. Offensively, it was great pitching, so I tried to stay disciplined.” Yurchak showed discipline and poise, drawing 25 walks — the second most in the

league. The highly competitive play has been beneficial for Yurchak’s game. After sitting on Binghamton’s bench for the 2016 season due to NCAA regulations, the Wake Forest transfer is sporting a blazing .545 average. Yurchak credits nearly everyone but himself for this stretch. “I gotta give [credit] to my teammates and coaches,” Yurchak said. “They pushed me. That’s why we’re where we are right now.” With the ultimate goal being to win the America East (AE) Conference title for the fourth time in five years, the Bearcats have played up to the expectations they have set for themselves. For

Yurchak, BU’s team record is the lone statistic he cares about — individual goals are secondary. “My only goal is to win a championship,” he said. “That’s the main thing. I’ve been working all along to win an America East Championship, go to a regional and maybe create some havoc there.” The former Atlantic Coast Conference All-Freshman selection faced a familiar foe last month — No. 19 Virginia Tech. He led the team in BU’s fourgame sweep, going 7-for-18, but again prioritized the Bearcats’ success over his individual performance. “It was awesome,” he said. “My freshman year, we never swept a series and then this year, we go down there and sweep a four-game series. It feels pretty good to get the team rolling in the right direction.” Despite his team-oriented mentality, Yurchak is highly sought after among professional scouts. He barely missed Baseball America’s Top 30 College Hitters ranking. But for now, Yurchak’s focus remains on winning this season and letting the other chips fall where they may. “[Being scouted] is great, but it’s beside the point right now,” he said. “At the moment, the whole team’s just trying to go out and win. Whatever happens after that happens, but it’s not a priority at the moment.” The Bearcats are set return to action and begin AE play next weekend against UMass Lowell. First pitch is scheduled for noon from Edward A. LeLacheur Park in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Kyle McDonald

Assistant Sports Editor

Junior Steve Schneider earned his first win at the NCAA Championships win after his first-round bout on Friday. Entering his second straight NCAA tournament, Schneider was seeded 15 in the 184-pound weight class. Following his win in the first round, Schneider fell in two matches and was eliminated from competition. His sole win came in a narrow 3-2 victory over junior Jason Grimes from EIWA-member American. “I was disappointed I didn’t score a lot of points but … a win’s a win here no matter what fashion you get it,” Schneider said. “When I was warming up I really didn’t have that nauseous anticipated feeling … because I’ve already been here.” Schneider’s hard-fought victory gave him a shot to advance to the quarterfinals. Standing in his way, though, was secondseeded sophomore Bo Nickal of Penn State. The two met earlier this season when Nickal took an 18-7 major decision. This time around, it was more of the same. Schneider fought as he looked to earn takedowns and close the gap, but Nickal prevailed, pinning Schneider 5:33 into the match. “I was proud of him; [Nickal is] really wrestling at the highest level and Steven didn’t back down,” said BU head coach Matt Dernlan. “That’s what’s going to position him to potentially get on the podium next year, learning from those big-time situations and learning how to compete with the best guys in the country.” Schneider fell into the consolation bracket when he lost to Navy junior Michael Coleman to end his sensational season. Schneider compiled a 33-11 overall record this season. Nickal went on to defeat Cornell senior Gabe Dean in the 184-pound nationalchampionship match. Dean had been the two-time defending champion and was previously unbeaten on the season. Binghamton’s other wrestler at the NCAAs was redshirt senior Dylan Caruana. He earned his first NCAA Championships appearance by placing fifth at the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) Tournament. Caruana faced off against No. 3 Stanford sophomore Joey McKenna. The match went the distance with Caruana holding his opponent to only six points. However, he couldn’t get on the board himself, falling 6-0. The loss dropped Caruana to the consolation bracket. He took

on Northern Colorado redshirt senior Timmy Box. Caruana fought until the end but fell to Box 10-5, ending his career as a Bearcat. “For Dylan [Caruana] to cap his career by making it to the NCAA tournament is a really special achievement for him,” Dernlan said. Caruana won 65 matches with 21 pins in his career. He captained this year’s team, which won its most EIWA dual meets in school history. “He left a great mark,” Dernlan said. “In my first five years he and [former Bearcat wrestler] Jack McKeever were the first two guys that started with me so to see those guys both leave with an NCAA appearance … I couldn’t be more proud.” Penn State went on to capture the team NCAA Championship. They earned five individual championships to capture their sixth title in the last seven years. Although the tournament ended earlier than expected for the two Bearcat wrestlers, Dernlan is confident the team as a whole can learn from this year’s championships. “We didn’t quite get what we wanted and we thought we potentially could get a couple more wins,” he said. “But with proper perspective we’re going to learn, refine and move forward into next year pretty quickly.” The Bearcats will lose Caruana to graduation but are set to return their nine other starters. This season, BU placed eight wrestlers in the conference tournament.

But with proper perspective, we're going to learn, refine and move forward — Matt Dernlan BU head coach

Pipe Dream Archives Junior Steve Schneider recorded his first victory at the NCAA Championships this weekend.