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University hires new CCE director Kelli Huth fills vancancy, ends yearlong search Allison Detzel Pipe Dream News

Students and faculty at Binghamton University interested in volunteering and community engagement will be under new leadership as of Monday, Feb. 5.

Kelli Huth will become the new director of BU’s Center for Civic Engagement (CCE), filling a position that has been vacant for just over a year. Huth previously served as the director of immersive learning at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, where she led teams of students and faculty in addressing local challenges through community service projects.

The CCE organizes programs, events and initiatives aimed at increasing the connection between BU students and the Binghamton area community. Its programs range from partnerships with local schools, which provide BU students with opportunities to intern and volunteer with young students, to various political-engagement initiatives, such as voter registration

drives and Election Day events.

Huth’s vision for the CCE rests on her mission to empower students and faculty by providing them with the support and resources they need to make an impact on the community, she wrote in an email.

She said she believes the first step to achieving this goal is listening.

“First and foremost, I am looking forward to getting to know more people on campus and in the community,” Huth wrote. “I will initially be doing a lot of listening and learning about what is currently underway, what works well and which challenges are most important. I cannot wait to learn more about the current projects and interests of BU’s faculty and students.”

The director position, which includes overseeing all programs and making sure each one runs efficiently, has been vacant since January 2017 when Allison Alden, founding director of the CCE, announced her departure because of a fall that left her unable to return to work because of the injuries she sustained. Elizabeth Carter, the former assistant vice president for

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Mia Katz/Staff Photographer Students cheer after the Philadelphia Eagles score a touchdown at a Super Bowl party in Cayuga Hall of College-in-the-Woods on Sunday evening.

World Hijab Day addresses intolerance Film panel Muslim students start dialogue on hijab use Simra Aziz Contributing Writer

The hijab, a traditional veil or head covering worn by some Muslim women, is often seen but rarely discussed.

World Hijab Day, held on Feb. 1, aimed to provide a venue for thoughtful conversation on the hijab’s importance and background.

The Muslim Student Association (MSA) tabled in the Marketplace on Thursday to give students a better idea of what the hijab means and represents, joining organizations from more than 140 countries worldwide. Hijabs were available at the tabling event for women to try on and take photos in.

Nazma Khan, a Muslim woman and Bangladeshi immigrant, established World

Hijab Day in 2013 with the goal of fostering global religious tolerance. Khan, who moved to the Bronx when she was 11, experienced intolerance and misconceptions often associated with the hijab as the only hijabi in her middle school. She was taunted with names and labels such as “batman,” “ninja” and “terrorist.”

Maisha Ahmed, a sophomore majoring in psychology and a member of the MSA, said the goal of the tabling was for individuals to experience a day in the life while wearing the hijab.

With this, the organization hoped those without knowledge about the hijab would become more comfortable with it, and those who had misconceptions could learn the facts.

The word hijab is derived from the Arabic word for modesty, and it became an aspect of Islam around 627 C.E.

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Cooperative Extension of Broome County, the program can educate kids on subjects like respiration and veterinary science by utilizing resources teachers often lack.

“At [Chenango Bridge Elementary School in] Chenango Valley, we brought in a live goat,” Aukema said. “Some of these kids have never even seen a goat before.”

Five more elementary schools were added to the roster last August because of high demand for programming.

According to Antonia Nevias-Ida, a

The prevalence of nonmedical opioid use among the college-age population is between seven and 12 percent, according to the American College Health Association Task Force for Opioid Prescribing.

As part of its effort to combat opioid addiction on campus, Binghamton University’s Health Promotion and Prevention Services office held a screening of “The Hungry Heart,” a documentary that follows young adults in the northeastern United States struggling with opioid addiction.

The film, directed and produced by Bess O’Brien, was shown on Thursday evening in Appalachian Collegiate Center. Following the screening, O’Brien spoke on a panel with University administrators and staff to discuss prevention and on-campus treatment.

Alongside O’Brien, panelists included Erin Monroe, college prevention coordinator for BU’s Health Promotion and Prevention Services; Beth Riley, the assistant dean and director of case management services in the Office of the Dean of Students; Stephen Baumgarten, chief and executive director of the Harpur’s Ferry Board of Directors and a second-year graduate student studying public administration; and Officer Brian VanDervort of Binghamton University’s New York State University Police.

In 2017, there were 66 drug overdoses in Broome County. Roughly 94 percent were opioidrelated, according to data released by the office of Broome County District Attorney Stephen Cornwell in January. According to VanDervort, opiate

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Sasha Hupka/Assistant News Editor On Feb. 1, the Muslim Student Association participated in World Hijab Day, celebrated in 140 countries worldwide. Maisha Ahmed, a sophomore majoring in psychology and a member of the MSA, said the organization hoped to dispel misconceptions of the hijab and foster conversation about the traditional veil worn by some Muslim women.

Vendors, educators talk county agriculture Agricultural industry generates $30M annually Jacob Kerr Contributing Writer

Regulations and dwindling involvement from younger generations are posing challenges to New York state’s agricultural industry, a local panel of experts have said.

The Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel of agriculture and local market experts on the current state of the industry in

the county in an event titled “Eggs and Issues,” held at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market on Friday morning.

The agricultural and horticultural industries are responsible for more than a third of Broome County’s land mass and generates over $30 million in sales annually within the county, according to New York state’s 2012 Census of Agriculture.

The agricultural industry in New York alone produced more than $5.4 billion in sales in 2012, according to a report from the New York State Comptroller’s Office. The industry is

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one of the largest economic sectors in the state and plays a considerable role in the Broome County economy.

To get the next generation interested and active, the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County is working to educate young students. In January 2017, the pilot program “Agriculture in the Classroom” brought interactive activities to five elementary schools.

There, educators from the organization visited classrooms to connect students to the world of agriculture through hands-on workshops.

According to Brian Aukema, the agriculture team lead at the Cornell

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The possibilities of renewable energy and the implications of an aging electrical grid were examined last Thursday at a SUNY Business and Education Cooperative of the Southern Tier (SUNY BEST) conference. Bill Acker, the executive director of New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium (NY-BEST), spoke about energy storage and the need to update electrical grids across the nation.

Energy storage is a fossilfuel alternative in which energy absorbs and releases power so it can be either used or saved for a later time. NY-BEST looks to increase the usage of energy storage in New York by working with businesses and organizations throughout the state.

Binghamton area professionals gathered at the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator in Downtown Binghamton to hear Acker discuss the implications of energy storage in New York state. Acker said he predicts energy storage will continue to grow, becoming an essential part of New York’s economy.

“One of the kind of underlying theses of all this is the economic development aspect,” Acker said. “For this group, I think it’s important to understand that energy storage is going to be a really large industry and there are going to be vast economic development opportunities in New York state.”

Acker also mentioned

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Amy Donovan/Assistant News Editor On Thursday morning, SUNY Business and Education Cooperative of the Southern Tier welcomed Bill Acker, the executive director of New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium. Acker spoke to attendees about the importance of energy storage, which he predicts will become an essential part of New York state’s economy.

the need to modernize the electricity grid across the United States, as well as the various applications of energy storage. New York is a part of the Eastern Interconnection of the continental U.S. power transmission grid, the electrical grid that has been powering North America since the 1930s.

Acker said there are three important drivers that demonstrate the need for energy storage as a replacement for the current grid.

“The first is improving the efficiency … in that our grid hasn’t been utilized and energy storage can change that,” Acker said. “The second is integrating renewals on the grid. The third

is enhancing reliability and resilience. When you have an outage, energy storage can play a mitigating role.”

Evan Bixby, the community solar project manager at Southern Tier Solar Works, said he attended SUNY BEST because his line of work is connected to energy storage and that it’s important to think of alternatives to the current electrical grid.

“We need to make the transition from fossil fuels to renewals,” Bixby said. “There are other reasons such as reliability.

[The current electrical grid] is ancient by any technological standards. It needs to be upgraded and modernized.”

Rick Searles, a senior broker at real estate company CBRE, said that he went to learn more about the geographic implications of energy storage and the possible features of these facilities. Searles said that an important reason for utilizing energy storage is not only to decrease the usage of fossil fuels, but also to make up for the limitations brought about by solar power.

“You’ve got to be able to bridge that gap and this [energy storage] is the answer,” Searles said.

Acker noted that there are challenges when it comes to implementing energy storage, particularly because its influence

touches so many industries.

“When you think about where energy storage impacts, it’s transforming the transportation industry, the energy industry, the electric grid industry — it’s already transformed electronics,” Acker said. “The challenge with that is that when these things are coming into these industries, a lot of rules have to change a lot of things have to change to make it possible.”

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s current energy storage goals include launching an initiative to deploy 1,500 megawatts of energy storage by 2025, increasing energy storage throughout the state.

“Modesty regarding actions and beliefs is a major principle in Islam,” Ahmed said. “It’s not just the physical covering, but how you act when you wear the hijab that matters.”

Today, wearing the hijab is optional for Muslim women, depending on their beliefs. Nadiya Al-Noor, a second-year graduate student studying student affairs administration and public administration and a member of the MSA, said many are surprised to hear it is as much a choice to uncover as it is to cover.

“Many misconceptions include the idea that women are forced to wear it, but the point is that Islam supports women’s right to choose,” Al-Noor said.

To raise awareness, women who chose to participate went about their normal day, but this time while wearing a hijab. Many were shocked to find out how often they were looked down upon and slandered. One woman said she was spit on while grocery shopping in the city of Binghamton.

Hannah Rockwood, an undeclared freshman, stopped by the table because she was interested in learning more about the hijab.

“The day doesn’t really hold any significance for me because I don’t wear the hijab or know much about it, but I have heard a lot of misconceptions about it,” Rockwood said. “I thought people were forced to wear it and I wasn’t sure if they ever took it off, even at home. I think it’s really good that people are working to get the truth out.”

Screening highlights youth opioid use, prevention methods PANEL FROM PAGE 1 addiction on campus is less prevalent.

“It does exist on campus, but we don’t see it on a regular basis,” said VanDervort.

“I would say we don’t see it as much as the Binghamton Police Department.”

In 2014, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that ordered all SUNY students to be educated on the signs of opiate addiction and to improve treatment options. The legislation improved measures to support addiction treatment, introduced new penalties to deter illegal drug distribution, improved accessibility to Naloxone anti-overdose kits and increased public education to prevent drug abuse. It was signed into law in 2016.

UPD operates under the 911 Good Samaritan Law, which allows underage people to call an ambulance for someone who needs medical attention without repercussions. Baumgarten said the

ambulance company follows strict rules of confidentiality.

“Once you get emergency care we can’t share any of your medical information with anyone but doctors,” Baumgarten said.

Unlike many on-campus resources, administrative offices, like that of the Dean of Students, work to refer students and their private information to external resources. The Dean of Students Office provides case management coordinators who help students withdraw from school to get treatment, refer them to where they can seek more medical attention and communicate their problems to their peers and parents.

“We are not a confidential resource like Harpur’s Ferry is or the [University] Counseling Center,” Riley said. “We help students sort out what was the problem that drove out the use for that weekend or stretch of time.”

The Office of Alcohol and Other Drugs aims to integrate intervention throughout students’ time at the University, including through eCHECKUP, an electronic feedback form that is sent to all matriculated students at the beginning of their first year and is considered a form of brief intervention.

“All it really is is an opportunity for you to learn more about your behaviors,” Monroe said. “We do harm reduction, we talk about how to do what you’re going to do in a safe way.”

Angelica Collins, a senior majoring in political science, said she believed the documentary closely related to the lives of those facing opioid addiction in Broome County.

“It really showed what happens in Broome County because you know a lot about addiction that happens Jacob Hanna/Staff Photographer here,” Collins said. “It could’ve been "The Hungry Heart," directed and produced by Bess O’Brien, was shown on Thursday evening in Broome County.”

Appalachian Collegiate Center.

BU hires new CCE director Panelists promote CCE FROM PAGE 1 student development, took over the role briefly before leaving to become president of Catholic Schools of Broome County.

BU’s reputation and the SUNY system’s focus on applied learning made the position appealing to Huth, she wrote.

She comes to Binghamton with over a decade of experience in facilitating community engagement projects in higher education through immersive learning, which gives students firsthand experience with solving problems.

“My colleagues and I spent many years building a system of support for communityengaged activities at Ball State and we were successful in meeting the related goals of the university strategic plan,” Huth wrote. “More importantly, I learned how valuable it can be for students to connect with

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mentors outside the walls of the University.”

Kelli Smith, the assistant vice president for career programs and experiential education at the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development, led the committee that selected Huth to head the CCE. The committee included Fleishman Center staff, faculty and administrators.

Smith said the committee had wide representation from different offices on campus, reflecting the wide reach of CCE’s programs. After narrowing down applicants through Skype interviews, the committee invited its final four candidates to BU for a dinner reception and all-day interviews.

“Huth rose to the top of the candidate pool due to her two decades of proven experience, passion for bettering local communities, knowledge base and ability to connect with students, faculty and community partners,” Smith wrote in an email. “I have no doubt that she will helpa take our already strong Center for Civic Engagement to the next level.”

Alison Handy Twang, the associate director of the CCE, wrote in an email that CCE staff had the opportunity to meet with all the candidates,

and she believed Huth’s vast experience made her stand out among the highly qualified crowd.

“Our founding director, Dr. Allison Alden, laid a strong foundation for community engagement at Binghamton University, and we are excited to strengthen and expand this work under Kelli’s leadership,” Twang wrote.

“Moving ahead, we look forward to developing new and stronger partnerships that will provide opportunities for student learning and community impact.”

The CCE office, located in University Union Room 137, will hold an open-house reception for Huth from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Faculty, staff, students eand community members are encouraged to attend to meet with Huth and learn about her vision for the future of the CCE.

agricultural education INDUSTRY FROM PAGE 1 junior majoring in human development and a member of the E-Board for Feeding a Hungry World, a club that packages leftover dining hall food and donates it to those in need, younger kids are not the only ones who need further education on local agriculture.

“As a student that is heavily involved with food insecurity and having even studied food systems, I really don’t know much about where food on campus comes from,” Nevias-Ida said.

Posters in the College-In-the-Woods Dining Hall indicate that Binghamton University gets some of its produce from BU Acres, a two-acre farm located just off campus.

The panel members also spoke about the greater Binghamton community and its role in the industry. The farmers market hosts more than 20 local vendors year-round so community members can not only buy local food, but also meet the

people making it. Karen Allen, a panel member and co-owner of local small business Old Barn Hollow, emphasized the connection between producer and consumer.

“It’s not only about selling product,” Allen said. “It’s interacting with the community.”

Carol Schneider, a certified medical massage practitioner and small-business owner of HeartGlow Integrated Massage in Broome County, said buying locally can also increase consumer trust. While she said it is difficult to find local hemp oil to use in massages, it is worth staying local.

“If you can talk directly to the supplier, and see the conditions [the plant] is growing in, it increases your trust in what you can provide to your own customers,” Schneider said.

While BU does not offer agriculture as a major, Aukema said last year in the United States there were over 65,000 new jobs with only 35,000 college graduates in the field.

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“Generally, I’ve been going to [the Chenango Room] about two to three times a month and I’ve always been a fan of their food. Panera Bread, on the other hand, I don’t know if I’d go there too often. I’m more of a fan of [the Chenango Room]”

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Now [that there will be] one on campus, I won’t have to drive anymore, which is convenient.”

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Missing backpack WEDNESDAY, Jan. 31, 1:34 p.m. — An 18-year-old male called UPD to report his backpack stolen. The victim said he was sitting near Cakes and Eggs in the Marketplace on Monday, Jan. 29, and had forgotten his backpack when he left around 8 p.m. When he returned to retrieve it an hour later, it was missing. The victim went to Dining Services staff and the University Union Information Desk, but couldn’t locate his backpack. The backpack contained his laptop, valued at roughly $1,000.

The case is still under investigation.

Smoking on ice THURSDAY, Feb. 1, 1:13 a.m. — Officers patrolling the Nature Preserve observed two suspects, an 18-year-old male and a 19-year-old female, standing close to Harpur Pond near the footbridge. As the officers approached the students, they observed the smell of burning marijuana and saw them passing a burnt object between them. When the suspects tried to walk on the ice, the officers became concerned for their safety and instructed them to stop. When confronted, the suspects confessed they had just finished smoking marijuana and had thrown the remains of their joint on the ice. The suspects were warned about the dangers of walking on ice and were referred to Student Conduct.

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Campus visitor flees police THURSDAY, Feb. 1, 3:45 a.m. — An attendant at the Information Booth on Glenn G. Bartle Drive contacted police about a dispute with a 23-yearold male. According to the attendant, the suspect was a passenger in a Lyft entering campus. When asked for ID, the suspect said he didn’t have any, but his girlfriend was a BU student. The attendant informed the suspect that he would have to call her to come to the Information Booth to enter campus. The suspect argued with the attendant, and then exited the car and started walking down Vestal Parkway.

Officers spotted him walking along the side of the road, but the suspect began to run when they approached him. While running from officers, the suspect dropped his backpack, and upon searching it, officers found his ID and drug paraphernalia. Officers later located the suspect’s girlfriend and found the suspect in her dorm room. He was given a ticket for unlawful possession of marijuana.

Stolen bike THURSDAY, Feb. 1, 2:35 p.m. — A 22-year-old male reported his bike missing to UPD. The victim said he had placed his bicycle on a rack and secured it near the University Union bus stop on Jan. 25. When he returned to retrieve the bike on Jan. 29, the victim realized it was missing.

According to the victim, he checked bike racks around campus but couldn’t locate his bike, which is valued at $900. The case is under investigation, and anybody with any information should contact UPD.

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Rebecca Kiss / Assistant Photography Editor Clockwise, from left: Alise Willerton, owner and designer of 205 Dry, has worked through the night as a bartender most nights since the restaurant’s opening; The entry of the restaurant, at 205 State St. in Downtown Binghamton, hides the speak-easy within; The Rosey Posey and the Sidecar are two of 205 Dry’s original cocktails, the former for its recipe, and the latter for its presentation in a true-to-period teacup.

At 205 Dry, eat and drink through the roaring '20s

The speakeasy-themed restaurant on State Street opened its hidden doors on Jan. 24 Rachel Greenspan Assistant Arts & Culture Editor

There’s a new bar on State Street — but you might have trouble finding it.

205 Dry is a restaurant and bar, modeled after 1920s speakeasies, that offers its guests a break from life in 2018. The lounge-style bar, which opened its doors to patrons on Wednesday, Jan. 24, is hidden from street view. Arriving at the restaurant at 205 State St., bookshelves are all you’ll see through the large windows. After entering the literature-adorned vestibule, the experience of 205 Dry begins: a bell rings, a bookshelf becomes a door and an elderly gentleman wearing a top hat greets you. You are transported back in time, into the whimsical world of 205 Dry. “I just want people to feel like they’re not in Binghamton anymore,” said owner Alise

Willerton.

The impetus for the restaurant came from Willerton’s honeymoon with her husband, Phillip, in Paris.

During their trip in winter 2017, Willerton said she and her husband were inspired by their visits to various speakeasies throughout the city.

The interior of 205 Dry, designed by Willerton herself, is decorated creatively and authentically for the period. There are paintings, posters, Edison bulbs, velvet-upholstered couches and fur throw pillows — it’s almost like every inch of the restaurant was considered. Willerton and her staff add to the ambiance by wearing period-appropriate attire in mostly black and white. The dark restaurant is lit by chandeliers hanging from its high ceilings and candles on each table. The menus are backlit, providing the only anachronistic aspect of the experience — even the bathroom is adeptly decorated.

Willerton is no novice business owner. In addition to this new project, she owns and runs Uncorked Wine and Chocolate Loft, which sits directly above 205 Dry. Initially, Willerton bought the loft for Uncorked before purchasing the rest of the building last December.

This purchase also allowed for the expansion of Uncorked, which now has a ceramics and pottery studio.

In planning for the new establishment, the building’s architectural integrity was something Willerton said she wanted to take advantage of.

“I knew that I was going to do something big on the first floor, and I wanted to keep the original old-school character down here,” she said.

Willerton graduated from Broome Community College with a major in fine arts. She said she worked as a bartender for seven years and interned for various interior design agencies prior to opening Uncorked and 205 Dry.

With her new project, Willerton combined her interior design skills with restaurant experience to create a unique, ambient experience for customers.

“It’s crazy that I brought my art background and my bartending experience all together in one business,” she said.

But make no mistake — it’s not only the design of 205 Dry that is special. The menu touts bar classics like nachos and fries, but with French and nostalgic twists that differentiate its offerings from other local spots like The Colonial or Galaxy Brewing Co. Rather than french fries as a starter, the restaurant offers poutine; instead of typical nachos, 205 Dry serves duck confit nachos.

Phillip Willerton, Alise’s husband, is currently the head chef, though his wife says he is not formally trained. Together, Alise said, they crafted the menu to offer “elevated bar bites” — food that is familiar, but of higher quality than

typical bar fare. The menu offers appetizers and entrees, and will offer dessert in the near future, according to Alise.

“We’re huge foodies — we go to New York, Paris, everywhere, just to try different types of food,” Alise said. “So [the menu] will definitely be ever-evolving.”

The drink menu will drive most to 205 Dry, both for its coy references to Prohibition and its unique offerings. The cocktail list is called “205’s Giggle Water,” offering strong and fun drinks. There are classics like Moscow mules and margaritas, as well as delicious inventions like the “Rosey Posey,” a gin drink featuring rose water, that is refreshing and exciting.

While the bar is on the same block as Social on State, a popular spot for Binghamton University students and community members alike, Alise said she doesn’t suspect the two bars will be in competition due to their inherent differences and the notion that adjacent

bars naturally improve each other’s business.

“We brought something so different [to the area],” Alise said.

“I think they’re getting a lot of business from us, because when we go on a wait, people go there now.”

As for the relatively niche and complex nature of 205 Dry, Alise said she did hours of research in preparation for its opening — everything from the biggest elements down to the silverware and plates.

“I wanted everything to look retro and perfect,” Alise said. “The teacups came from antique bookstores all over this area. I wanted it to be very authentic-feeling.”

The authenticity of the restaurant seems to be working.

Alise said that in 205 Dry’s first week, patrons lined up down the block — looks like the speakeasy won’t be a secret for long.

Kara Jillian Brown contributed reporting to this story.

Sip 'N' Paint examines issues through art

BSU, Gamma Sigma Zeta hosted Saturday night's event to promote multicultural artists Marcus Budashewitz Contributing Writer

The Black Student Union (BSU) and the men of Gamma Sigma Zeta Fraternity Inc. turned the Downtown Binghamton club Spotlight into an art hub with their Sip ‘N’ Paint event on Saturday.

The ground floor housed an upbeat art show featuring student work, paired with booming hiphop music and a bar that served drinks at a discount to attendees.

A sip ‘n’ paint workshop, lead by local artist Juliandra Jones, took place downstairs.

Andy Jean-Baptiste, a junior double majoring in economics and philosophy, politics and law, said he enjoyed the sip ‘n’ paint.

“I just painted a galaxy,” JeanBaptiste said. “I haven’t really painted since middle school so to be able to paint in a controlled environment was really nice.”

Beyond leading the workshop, Jones also displayed her art work, which tackle issues ranging from police brutality to self-love.

“The biggest message I have right now is definitely Black

Lives Matter, that is a big key in my work,” Jones said. “I just want people to open their minds when they see my art.”

Josh Gonzalez, the social chair of Gamma Sigma Zeta and a senior majoring in geography, said that a major goal of this event was to foster an appreciation for the arts.

“We wanted to encourage people of the multicultural community to pursue the arts,” said Gonzalez, who is also the Student Association vice president for multicultural affairs. “A lot of individuals in these communities are told not to pursue the arts because they don’t pay well but creativity is something we all have to appreciate and practice, not shy away from.”

The event provided an opportunity for BU students and local artists to display their own material. The open format of the event allowed for artists of to tell their stories and explain what inspires their work.

Ronald Rivera Orna, a junior majoring in electrical engineering, found out about the event on Friday night and immediately got to work. Rivera Orna’s art is done in charcoal and is centered around a

theme of empowerment, featuring images of strength like lions.

“When I was a kid some students would print out their homework for geography, but I didn’t have the money,” Rivera Orna said. “So I started drawing my assignments and I haven’t stopped since.”

This was Rivera Orna’s first art show and he said he hopes to participate in more in the future.

“It was amazing. I could see other kind of arts and meet new people who enjoy art as much as I do,” he said. “People liked my art, thank God, and I loved the kind of art other people showed.”

According to Kimori Du, a freshman majoring in biology, this event renewed her creativity.

“I just came to accompany my friend but I got exposed to a side of Binghamton I haven’t seen before,” Du said. “Being here finally inspired me to work on my art again.”

The Sip ‘N’ Paint event capped off the first week of a busy Black History Month for BSU that includes a screening of “Black Panther” on Feb. 16, a Black Excellence Brunch on Feb. 25 and a keynote speech

by Regina Hall on Feb. 23.

Darla Puerta / Contributing Photographer The Black Student Union and the Gamma Sigma Zeta Fraternity Inc. hosted an art show and Sip ‘N’ Paint event at Spotlight, a club in Downtown Binghamton, on Saturday, Feb. 3.

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Loving man's best friend Julion's Kitchen arrives

Nunez crafts emotional seventh novel The pop-up shop sold out in two hours on Sunday Georgia Westbrook Arts & Culture Editor Nothing bad happens to the dog.

Despite anxieties expressed by the anonymous narrator, the dog is still alive by the end of “The Friend,” Sigrid Nunez’s seventh novel.

The book will be released on Feb. 6.

“The Friend” follows the narrator — a writer herself — as she navigates her grief after losing her best friend to suicide. Her friend, unbeknownst to the writer, has left to her his Great Dane, Apollo, and the novel tracks the bond they form over the man they’ve lost. Though the narrator is reluctant to accept Apollo at first, she quickly grows invested in — then fond of — the dog.

Despite Apollo’s centrality in the novel, “The Friend” is as much about the craft of writing as it is about loving a dog. Nunez’s narrator calls on the works of Rainer Maria Rilke, J.R. Ackerley, Flannery O’Connor and dozens of other authors. She quotes these writers and echoes their styles, particularly through Ackerley’s devotion to the dog and Rilke’s transparency about his writing process documented in “Letters to a Young Poet.” The narrator recounts her teaching and volunteering experiences at a writing workshop for trafficked women, and though the novel’s title suggests it directs its focus outward, it is instead a meditation on the perils and pleasures of looking inward, as the narrator takes a microscope to her actions.

Over the course of the novel, we piece together the narrator’s complicated relationship with her dead friend: They met in a class, where he was the teacher and she was the student, and after an unsuccessful tryst, he turned the romance into a friendship. Though he is dead, the friend directs the course of the novel and it appears to be written for him, despite the narrator admitting that she knows he’ll be upset that she’s written it. Apollo both stands

in for the friend and replaces him, and the narrator struggles with that shift in the pages of the book.

The book is alternately challenging to read — particularly if you know the singular pain of losing a pet — and touching, as Apollo misses his owner as much as the narrator misses her friend. At one point, when Apollo seems to be particularly low, the narrator starts reading aloud from a manuscript she is working on. When she stops, Apollo barks and nudges her to continue, before falling asleep to the sound of her voice. He, unable to be soothed by music or much else the narrator tries, is placated by a practice so close to his life it seemed inappropriately obvious.

Nunez directs her narrator’s writing to several different targets over the course of the novel, including her friend for most of the

book and Apollo during the tear-jerking last chapter.

Her writing style flits between memoir and simple observation, and as a result, “The Friend” reads more like a disjointed journal rather than a cohesive novel. Still, this draws the reader into the chaotic tumult of her grief more than a tighter narrative might.

We never learn who the titular “friend” of the novel is — whether it’s the victim of suicide, or Apollo — but by the end, the initial intent is irrelevant. Apollo undeniably becomes the narrator’s best friend and as he enters what looks to be his final year, the narrator fears a second round of grief, perhaps even a deeper one than before.

This connection is made ever more clear in the final chapter, when they spend their last summer together at a beach house on Long Island being warmed by the sun.

Kevin Paredes / Photography Editor “The Friend” by Sigrid Nunez will be released on Tuesday, Feb. 6. The novel discusses love, loss and the bond between a pet and his owner.

Nikkolette Sather / Arts & Culture Intern Left to right: Daniel Adlam, an undeclared sophomore, and Amenze Uzamere, a second-year graduate student studying chemistry. Adlam and Uzamere are the founders of Julion’s Kitchen, a Caribbean-Nigerian pop-up shop that took over Chick-N-Bap in the Marketplace on Sunday.

Nikkolette Sather Arts & Culture Intern This past Sunday, Julion’s Kitchen spiced up the Marketplace with its savory bites.

Julion’s Kitchen, the winner of the spring 2017 Student Culinary Council’s (SCC) entrepreneurship challenge, took over Chick-N-Bap’s space in the Marketplace on Feb. 4 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and sold out in an hour and a half. The restaurant’s motto is “Fresh, flavorful and affordable” and a major goal of the enterprise is to provide some Binghamton University students with a taste of home, ensuring that a meal from Julion’s Kitchen is like “receiving flavor straight from the Motherland and the Caribbean.”

The menu consisted of Caribbean and Nigerian food, inspired by family recipes. Founders Amenze Uzamere, a second-year graduate student in chemistry, and Daniel Adlam, an undeclared sophomore, met in the Binghamton University gospel choir during a year ago and joked they would take part in the SCC challenge. The joke turned into a reality — a successful one at that.

“We have been working really hard for a year for this and there has been a lot of steps we have had to take to get here,” Uzamere said.

The SCC challenge consisted of three different rounds, narrowing down the competition after each one. There were initially 12 teams,

a field that was whittled down to six teams to compete in an exhibition in which Julion’s Kitchen placed third. The first round involved a taste test and a look at the entries’ cost breakdown for its ingredients, and the second round pitted teams against each other as judges considered how teams’ ideas fit into the existing dining options on campus.

Their success in the second round allowed them to compete against the top two teams in a final competition. After their first-place win, they worked with Chick-N-Bap, whose team mentored Uzamere and Adlam, to host a one-day pop-up shop. “[Judges from BU Dining Services] selected which team they thought shared a passion for their project along with a well developed business plan,” Alex Van Roijen, president of the SCC and a senior double-majoring in math and computer science, wrote in an email. “That team was ultimately Julion’s Kitchen. Daniel and Amenze are very kind people who do care a lot about their product.”

Uzamere and Adlam came up with the name for the restaurant by combining the names of their mothers, Julie and Sharon. They both grew up cooking with their mothers and Uzamere’s mother is also a caterer.

During the pop-up on Sunday, the menu included jollof rice, beef stew, rice and peas, jerk barbecue chicken, sauteed vegetables and

steamed cabbage.

The rice and peas with the sauteed vegetables had a fiery zest to it. The traditional rice and peas dish had a similar kick to it, but it was not as overpowering as the spice in the vegetables. People flocked to the Chick-N-Bap booth wanting to see what the buzz was about, and many still in line had to be turned away when the restaurant ran out. Several customers returned for seconds and thirds, with one customer even buying six plates at once.

The dishes on the menu ranged in price from $1.49 to $6, but Uzamere said prices will be subject to change as the restaurant moves forward. At time of publication, Julion’s Kitchen has no concrete plans for expansion.

Nikita Robinson, the technology transfer coordinator for the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships, said she left the pop-up shop satisfied. “[Amenze] has outdone herself,” Robinson said. “I would really love to see the Union have more studentalumni businesses that cater to all demographics.”

The pair behind Julion’s Kitchen expressed excitement for the future and the possibility of expansion.

“We’re taking it one day at a time,” Uzamere said. “We hope to have more opportunities like this one-day pop-up shop and are looking into possibly catering in the future.”

Timberlake combines country and pop on new album

'Man of the Woods' expresses the artist's paternal love and experiments with spoken word Patricia Neiberg Staff Writer Taking a rustic approach to his newest R&B album, Justin Timberlake surprised fans with “Man of the Woods.”

J.T.’s Feb. 2 release, his first album in four years, consisted of 16 tracks combining pop, funk, country and R&B sounds. The mix of instruments and genres gives this album a different type of flare than his previous efforts, yet still feels just as suave as any other Timberlake album would.

In an interview with Billboard magazine, the singer said the album name was inspired by his son’s name, Silas, which means “of the woods.”

The album gets off to a raunchy start with its first single, “Filthy,” and the title says it all. Timberlake opens the song by suggesting to an unnamed girl that if she stays, he’ll make it an unforgettable night.

The techno vibes on the track, mixed with his sensual lyrics and voice, give listeners a song to put them in an unmistakably groovy mood. The track debuted at No. 23 on Billboard’s Pop Songs radio airplay chart.

“Midnight Summer Jam” gives us a taste of the old Timberlake, recalling his past hits “Señorita” and “Rock Your Body.” The song’s dancy beats give it a 1970s feel, especially as a background for

Timberlake’s easy high notes. As its title suggests, this has potential to be a summer hit.

The title song, “Man of the Woods,” has a subtle country vibe, highlighted by lyrics like “I got your sweet with a twist of lime / And this one’s neat, well you know that’s mine.” Still, Timberlake’s typical R&B flare was there throughout, never letting us forget who we were listening to. This country flare carries into songs like “Livin’ off the Land” and “Say Something,” which features country singer Chris Stapleton. In a recent Instagram post, Timberlake was adamant that this album shouldn’t be called “country,” but Stapleton’s presence suggests otherwise. The sound is acoustic and uplifting with a foot-tapping country beat.

There is speculation that the voice on spoken word track “Hers (interlude)” is Timberlake’s wife, Jessica Biel. The track is mysterious and intimate, with the woman saying, “When I wear his shirt, it feels like, like his skin over mine. And the little holes and tears and shreds on in are, are, are the, the memories of the past that I wasn’t there for, but, that somehow I, I feel like I understand more when it’s against my skin.”

The verses are poetic and the shirt metaphor transitions attentive listeners into the next track, “Flannel.”

While the previous track gives

listeners a woman’s perspective, “Flannel” seems to be a response from Timberlake. He sings, “Right behind my left pocket / that is where you’ll feel my soul / it’s been with me many winters / it will keep you warm.”

The track takes an unexpected turn at the end, when the music fades and two voices remain.

With eerie noises from nature filling the background, a man and woman take turns speaking, “It’s beautiful. Do you see it? It’s in the air. It’s in your blood. It’s in your skin,” the woman says. As the track ends, the man and woman echo each other, saying, “Do you see me?,” creating a jarring ending to a sweet song.

Timberlake ends his album with the track “Young Man.” This song begins with an audio clip of Timberlake trying to get his son to say “Da-da.” As the song continues, he gives his son advice. “If you need to cry you got my permission / You can do anything in the world if you listen,” he sings. The arc of the song is positive and universal: a father telling his son about all of the obstacles and good moments to look forward to in life.

“Man of the Woods” is a fresh body of work for Timberlake, but there aren’t as many party songs as you might expect to hear on a J.T. album. The subject material is considered and presents a Justin Timberlake’s fifth studio album, “Man of the Woods,” was released on Friday, Feb. 2. meaningful story, but it falls short of expectations.

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BU needs more kosher eateries

The Kosher Korner is not sufficient to fit student needs Michael Harel

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Imagine Binghamton University Nite Owl, giant chocolate chip pancakes on Sunday mornings or getting lunch at the Marketplace. The kosher-observant students at BU can never experience these priceless moments. Meals are how friends and memories are made, and good nutrition is vital to mental health and academic success.

Yet, kosher-keeping Jewish students are not given the dining services they need, compromising both their health and college experience.

According to Hillel at Binghamton, BU’s Jewish population makes up about 30 percent of the population. This is the highest percentage of Jewish students at any public university in the United States, yet the only place on campus where kosher food can be found is the Kosher Korner in Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center (C4). Don’t get me wrong, it is a great resource for the Jewish population, but not nearly satisfactory.

While the entirety of the Jewish population does not keep kosher, even those who don’t would feel more welcome if the choices were available.

More importantly, those who are observant and live on campus are left with no options other than what the Kosher Korner is serving. Moreover, since Hissho Sushi replaced the C-Store in the Marketplace in Fall 2016, which used to carry pre-made kosher sandwiches, observant students can’t

grab lunch with friends between classes in the Marketplace or a different dining hall. They are forced to eat solely on the edge of campus in C4.

This population is also forced to try to live in either Dickinson Community or Newing College due to the proximity to kosher food, regardless of whether or not they like those living communities.

The lack of variety of options also makes it nearly impossible for observant Jews on campus to consume a healthy diet. For example, the Kosher Korner’s lunch menu one day consisted of the options of sweet potato fries, Napa Valley steamed vegetables, scratch cheese sauce and fish nuggets. For dinner, it offered beef hard and soft tacos, Aztec corn and Mexican fiesta rice. Not only is this far from a nutritious and balanced meal, but it also does not cater to observant Jews with eating restrictions that stretch beyond keeping kosher.

While offering some small healthy items, and on occasion, nutritious food items such as salmon and chicken, consuming solely from the Kosher Korner will not consistently provide our bodies with the nutrition we need. Moreover, the “healthy” options offered are often not very appetizing.

Poor nutrition leads to increases in stress, depression, fatigue and difficulty concentrating. How can we expect students to be happy and be successful in school without providing them with access to healthy food?

The Kosher Korner also does not provide options for those with additional dietary restrictions. Students who suffer from ailments like irritable bowel syndrome or celiac disease are at a disadvantage if the food at the Kosher

Korner doesn’t cater to their needs. No student should be left without access to food.

Our University must invest in kosher dining services. One dining area on the entire campus for observant Jews to eat from is not acceptable in any university, especially not at BU. The school should provide necessary accommodations for its students and leaves a large percentage of the school’s population feeling like outsiders.

Adding additional kosher dining will not take anything away from the nonobservant students, and will simply serve to make BU more inclusive.

Additionally, kosher food eateries would also benefit the University’s Muslim population — most observant Muslims who keep halal can eat kosher food.

Camaraderie and a sense of community are factors that can make or break a college experience. When you are at your lowest point, a strong sense of belonging will provide you with the strength to overcome your obstacles by providing you with a sense of importance and support.

Failing to provide adequate food options is a form of discrimination and creates an atmosphere of disunity.

While some will argue that the circumstances I have described only apply to a minority of individuals, not even one person should be made to feel excluded at BU. It is only practical to add additional kosher dining. So, let’s make BU a home to all with more options so everyone can eat.

— Michael Harel is a junior majoring in political science.

Presidents Day is usually celebrated with car and furniture sales. Before college, I fondly remember celebrating a much-needed week off from school in honor of our Founding Fathers. But this year, in the wake of the second national Women’s March and the recent resurgence of the 10-year-old #MeToo movement, there may be a different need for reflection.

The holiday, which is smack-dab in the middle of Black History Month, should serve as an important revision of U.S. history and cultural attitudes toward race and sex. This year marks the 20th anniversary of a DNA study proving the paternity of Thomas Jefferson in his slave Sally Hemings’ children and descendants. Yet when describing the nature of Jefferson’s relationship with Hemings, some indulge in offensive euphemisms that downplay the predatory nature of Jefferson’s actions.

There has been backlash in recent years over the manner in which public discourse treats the events that transpired between Jefferson and Hemings. Many have called for the reckoning of Hemings’ life as a series of consistent rapes and coercions. Some have called it a relationship and a variety of synonyms that imply consent, while others have been audacious enough to deem their interaction a romance, with the pair acting as forbidden lovers.

Yet consider the history.

Hemings became pregnant with Jefferson’s first child in Paris when she was caring for

the president’s young child, Polly. Just 16 years old at the time, she was forced to bear an additional three children with a man who was 30 years her senior. Now considered statutory rape, it’s difficult to explore the lives of both figures without examining the sense of fear, predation and hopelessness that the teenage Hemings must have felt at a man who could sell, beat or rape her again at his disposal.

There is another facet besides age that classifies what Jefferson did to Hemings as rape. According to the modern definition of consent, Hemings could not provide it, considering the potential repercussions of saying no.

While Hemings was legally free in France, Jefferson coerced her into returning to her enslavement on his plantation in Monticello with the promise that he would free her unborn child.

Such a story is eerily reminiscent of recent outings of the sordid abuse of authority in conjunction with nonconsensual sexual encounters. Film producer Harvey Weinstein and former state chief justice Roy Moore fit the same profile as the third president of the United States: respected, influential and, most importantly, endowed with a superfluous degree of power over the lives of women.

As women of all colors, backgrounds and occupations gain the courage to speak out against these acts, we must look into the past and demand justice for women whose situations prevented it.

It’s important that we do not erase Hemings’ life along with the lives of other women in bondage who suffered in the same way. We shouldn’t just learn about Jefferson’s crafting of the Declaration of

Independence, the Louisiana Purchase and his introduction of macaroni and cheese to the United States from France. When examining his interest in agricultural science, chemistry and paleontology, we must also acknowledge his indulgence in racial pseudoscience and the perpetual rape of a woman who was his legal property. Hemings’ name should be freely associated with Jefferson’s.

The point is not to attack Jefferson posthumously, but rather to acknowledge the truth about the relationship between him and his victim.

Americans can appreciate the impact Jefferson had on our fledgling nation while still lamenting the brutal reality Hemings experienced within the confines of an immoral institution. We can no longer soften Hemings’ status as human property and falsely endow her with agency over her situation.

Black history, specifically Hemings’ narrative, should be taught in conjunction with the history of the American Revolution and the Confederation Period. Slave narratives and the stories of free black men and women should be introduced into the canon that includes the Declaration of Independence and the Federalist Papers to demonstrate the grave contradictions between the documents and their reality.

Expanding our collective library will provide American history a richer complexity, as these voices will counteract our current understanding of the country’s foundation and its present.

— Kristen DiPietra is a senior double-majoring in English and human development.

Acknowledging the importance of student fundraising

Jacob Kerr's 'Pop-Up Thrift Shop' proved that simple ideas can help causes like the Nature Preserve Georgia Kerkezis

Contributing Columnist

At 5 p.m. on Jan. 20, the doors to the Hinman Commons were thrown open and a stampede of Binghamton University students stormed in. Immediately, they dispersed and began to investigate.

Curious hands danced over racks of shirts and piles of folded pants.

Students tried on jackets and modeled them for their friends, and final selections were purchased with happy, excited smiles. A thrift shop had made its way to campus,

clothing items were all under $15 and to the broke college kids, it was heaven on earth.

The thrift shop was initiated

by Jacob Kerr, a freshman in the individualized major program.

Kerr and his friends spent winter break collecting clothing donations from family and neighbors, which they then sold to raise money for conservation efforts in the BU Nature Preserve. Titled the “Pop-Up Thrift Shop,” the event itself lasted just one evening, but the turnout was impressive. At the end of the night, Kerr and his friends had succeeded in raising over $1,000.

This success serves to show the power of fundraisers and how they

can effect great change. Though the problems of the world may sometimes seem too daunting to do anything about, the truth is that there are many small ways to make a huge difference. Fundraising is a relatively simple way of doing so.

“The great thing about volunteering and fundraising is that there is no failure, no risk — you just have to put yourself out there,” Kerr said. “My advice to people with a drive to help is to remember that there is no cause too small. Even if the shop made five dollars, that’s five dollars the Nature Preserve didn’t have before.”

Dylan Horvath, steward of

the natural areas at BU, wrote in an email, “The majority of actual management in the Nature Preserve relies on donations of funds, efforts, time and sometimes materials.”

This is why Kerr’s donation is so important. It will likely be used to fight the hemlock woolly adelgid, an invasive insect that is reaping destruction on hemlock trees in the Nature Preserve. The insect leeches off the nutrients stored in the trees, ultimately depriving them of their ability to grow and survive. Treating the hemlock trees with chemicals that kill the hemlock woolly adelgid is one of the larger expenses, so every

bit of donation money is helpful.

We all have causes that we are passionate about. Whether it be alleviating poverty, ending racism or fighting cancer, we all possess a desire to contribute to some cause larger than ourselves. Kerr spoke about how to take this passion and do something tangible with it.

“There’s a major gap between planning and doing, and to bridge that gap is the most difficult part,” he said. “I would say the key to doing it is being open and public about your ideas, talk to people with confidence that it is going to happen.”

There are almost infinite opportunities for students to

start fundraisers here at BU. They happen all the time at the University Union and underneath the flags in Glenn G. Bartle Library.

While these fundraisers are often run by groups and clubs, individual students can do the same.

Get inspired about a cause and go do something about it.

Kerr was inspired by the overflow of old T-shirts in his dresser, of all things. If he can find inspiration between his dresser and the beautiful Nature Preserve that lies just outside his dorm window, so can you.

— Georgia Kerkezis is a sophomore majoring in environmental studies.

Why is this flu season so dangerous?

Morgan Manganello

Contributing Columnist

It’s cold and flu season. But it’s just the flu — no biggie, right? Some friends and family have been talking about their coworkers and classmates coming down with a harsh case of the flu.

But it happens, though — it is the middle of the winter, right?

However, soon enough, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) started reporting climbing death rates, with at least 53 children dead as of Feb. 2. Hospitals and urgent care centers have become

College students must make an effort to prevent the spread of the virus flooded, operating at full capacity and forcing administration to beg their doctors to work overtime.

Medical centers have begun canceling elective surgeries with the goal of freeing up as many beds as possible for the sick.

Alabama has declared a state of emergency. Over in California, doctors are forced to set up “surge tents” outside to treat the exponentially growing number of flu patients. Some hospitals in the Golden State are even restricting influenza patients from entering in an attempt to thwart contagion.

Pennsylvania hospitals are treating patients in tents in their parking lots. The CDC issued a statement in its weekly report that this flu virus, H3N2, could

be deadliest to children. Infection and death rates are still rising, and the United States and the rest of the world are experiencing an influenza epidemic. But it’s just the flu, right?

Unfortunately, none of that was from an apocalyptic movie or a new Netflix original. The above situation is the reality of our current influenza epidemic.

While it is important not to spread fear and panic, it is also imperative to be realistic and plan accordingly. A college campus is a unique place; it houses thousands of residents in constant close quarters, making it an influenza breeding ground. Binghamton University is no exception, with infection rates accumulating

every day.

Getting sick in the throes of the semester, when most students are preparing for their first round of exams, is a student’s worst nightmare. Officials report that most patients of H3N2 are sick for a few days, but could stretch as long as just under two weeks. An illness like that could potentially derail a student’s semester.

But there are many ways to prevent the infection and spread of influenza. The primary and most effective route of prevention is the flu vaccine. All vaccines this season have been updated to include protection against influenza A, a component of H3N2. Although the vaccine will be most effective if administered

prior to the outbreak of the flu, it can still be beneficial well into the flu season.

Furthermore, there are everyday actions that can be taken to prevent the flu. Avoiding contact with infected persons when possible reduces chance of exposure and subsequent infection.

Likewise, staying home when already infected can prohibit the circulation of the disease. Proper hygiene, including frequent hand-washing, can also protect against the spread of germs.

There is also the option of antiviral drugs like Tamiflu to expedite the process of eradicating the disease. However, it is best to avoid doctor’s offices

and hospitals while sick to avoid spreading the flu and picking up other diseases while the immune system is already compromised.

Additionally, this flu season can possibly last until May, so taking the proper precautions is imperative.

Influenza was once known as a killer virus, but thanks to modern medicine, the threat it poses has been significantly reduced. However, a threat is still there. Protect yourself and your loved ones this season by taking proper precautions and not brushing it off as “just the flu.”

— Morgan Manganello is a junior majoring in integrative neuroscience.

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Binghamton's winning streak snapped by Black Bears Rebecca Kiss/Assistant Photo Editor Sophomore guard Kai Moon posted 10 points, five rebounds and two assists in Saturday’s loss to Maine.

Maine stifles women's basketball's offense as only two players score in double figures Evan Cole Assistant Sports Editor

The Binghamton women’s basketball team entered Saturday with an opportunity to move into a tie for second place in the America East (AE) standings. In a clash of red-hot teams, Maine was able to dictate the game’s tempo and physicality early to comfortably defeat the Bearcats, 61-38. The Black Bears (15-8, 8-2 AE) were able to keep BU (158, 6-4 AE) out of rhythm with its defensive game plan and led by a significant margin for the majority of the game.

“Gotta give a lot of credit to Maine’s defense,” said BU head coach Linda Cimino. “They made

it very difficult for us to score today. Maine pressured us and they made it really hard for our key players to get the ball in the spots they wanted to.”

In the first quarter, the Black Bears’ offense featured strong, straight drives to the basket and well-executed perimeter shooting. Maine shot eight-of-13 from the field in the opening period, including fourof-five shooting from downtown.

Its proficiency — combined with using most of the shot clock on many possessions — heightened the importance of Binghamton’s possessions.

The Bearcats’ offense was stagnant. Senior guard Imani Watkins struggled to find open shots because Maine sophomore

guard Blanca Millan repeatedly kept her from getting to the rim, forcing Watkins to settle for tough shots. Additionally, Millan matched Binghamton’s scoring for the quarter with seven points. Her play on both ends of the court propelled Maine to a 20-7 advantage after the opening quarter.

“Millan’s one of the best players in the league,” Cimino said. “She plays really good defense. She can score offensively from the outside and inside … If we see her in the playoffs, we’ll have to make adjustments on her game.”

The Bearcats were able to keep pace with Maine for the remainder of the first half, but still operated uncharacteristically

on offense. BU entered halftime shooting just 33 percent from the field while not attempting a single free throw. Senior center Alyssa James took just two shots in the half as the Black Bears frequently denied her the ball in the post, making BU’s guards hesitant to get James’ touches down low. Maine led Binghamton 34-20 at the break.

“At halftime, I told the players we need to get [James] touches,” Cimino said. “I thought our guards did not do a good job of getting her the ball. We had moments where we could’ve gotten her the ball and settled outside. We didn’t capitalize on that.”

In the second half, Binghamton was stuck playing

catch-up, unable to make a dent in the Black Bears’ lead. The Bearcats’ struggles continued offensively, totaling just 18 points in the half. BU had its worst shooting performance of the season, shooting just 25 percent from the field and six-of-19 from 3-point range. Combined with just eight free throws attempted for the game, Binghamton was unable to manufacture points consistently.

“Our lack of ability to respond when our shots weren’t going in from the outside [surprised me],” Cimino said.

“If you’re not shooting the ball well from the outside, that’s your time to attack the basket and try to get to the free-throw line.”

Millan led Maine with a well-

rounded performance, totaling 22 points, nine rebounds, five steals and two rejections.

Watkins was held to 15 points on 18 shots, but still led BU in scoring. Sophomore guard Kai Moon added 10 points, and no other Bearcat scored in double figures. The Black Bears extended their winning streak to six while the loss snapped BU’s four-game winning streak.

Binghamton has the opportunity for a quick turnaround with their next game on Monday night against Stony Brook. In their previous matchup, turnovers and missed free throws contributed to BU’s defeat. Tipoff from the Island Federal Credit Union Arena in Stony Brook, New York is scheduled for 7 p.m.

XFL will make a superior league despite its previous failure With McMahon delegating responsibility, XFL in a better position to succeed 18 years later Gregory Maitles

Contributing Writer

In a press conference with his new business venture, Alpha Entertainment, Vince McMahon announced that in 2020 the XFL would see a return to the world of sports. The XFL’s lone season to date occurred back in 2001. It was a fresh, yet unorthodox approach to one of the most popular sports in the United States and was a good idea in theory.

The league failed to maintain steady viewership and quickly disbanded after the conclusion of

the inaugural season, mainly due to the presentation of the game.

There was too much focus on the cheerleaders and the league tried too hard to be an edgy alternative to the NFL. Naturally, people were quick to criticize the announcement.

Many predict that the league will fail in its second debut, similarly to its first demise. While it’s fair to have doubts, any sports fan should realize the need for an alternative to the NFL, especially when there is a long period of time during which there is no football on television.

McMahon, being the business mogul he is, presumably would not bring back the XFL if

he didn’t believe it could work with some big changes. In the press conference, he addressed some of the big questions that people would predictably have, given the league’s failure in its first attempt.

Unlike the 2001 season, McMahon made it clear that there would be no crossover with his other big sports entertainment company, WWE, which focuses on professional wrestling. The XFL bore too many similarities to WWE — called the WWF at the time — such as over-the-top characters, scripted segments and an overall silliness that shouldn’t be present in football.

Another major alteration

this time around is that McMahon will not run the league himself, delegating responsibility to more experienced executives.

He received a lot of criticism for showing a lack of understanding about how a football league should operate last time and the decision to allow experts to make the big picture decisions this time is both welcome and intriguing.

While the original XFL mainly featured low-level former collegiate players and seasoned NFL veterans, McMahon stated the plan for the new XFL is to attract bigger names that the league can market itself around. When asked if the league

would reach out to former NFL quarterbacks such as Colin Kaepernick and Johnny Manziel, McMahon danced around the question and blatantly said the league would not allow players with a past criminal record, which would eliminate the possibility of Manziel playing in the XFL. If the league can attract big names such as Kaepernick or free agent Robert Griffin III to play quarterback, more viewers will watch the product in the NFL offseason, which means more money will go to the XFL to make improvements on the product continuously.

McMahon mentioned that the

new XFL is definitely considering the opinions of fans in how the league should be presented, and that he wants to create the league in the fan’s image. This is exactly the problem with the NFL, a league that doesn’t consider their opinions and forces them to sit through endless commercials and witness poor officiating.

If the XFL is successful, it will only push the NFL to make changes in order to remain in favor with fans who are disgruntled with the product.

In the end, both leagues being successful is an exciting scenario for sports fans. Here’s hoping that the XFL can prosper almost two decades after its initial collapse.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

BU dominated at home SEE PAGE 9 Monday, February 5, 2018

Wrestling drops close match to American, blows out SHU

V. DePrez, Lombardo propel Binghamton to sixth conference victory with strong showings Yedidya Naiman Pipe Dream Sports

With the Binghamton wrestling team down by three, redshirt junior Joe Nelson looked as though he would tie it up in the last bout against American, as he held a 6-4 edge. Nelson went for a single leg shot with only 56 seconds remaining to try and ice the bout, but American’s redshirt freshman Gage Curry rotated and got the takedown, followed by four back points to secure the 20-14 win for American. Binghamton bounced back with a dominant 38-6 win over Sacred Heart.

The Bearcats now sit at 9-5 overall, and 6-1 in Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association play.

Starting in the 133-pound weight class, American redshirt junior Josh Terao — who is ranked No. 10 in the nation — put American (6-5, 3-2 EIWA) up 4-0 with a major decision victory.

Binghamton quickly responded in the 141-pound weight class with redshirt junior Joe Russ notching three points for the Bearcats. The Eagles then took two matches in a row to go up 11-3 over BU. Binghamton came back strong as redshirt junior Vincent DePrez appeared to be toying with his opponent, notching seven takedowns in the 165-pound bout. He ended up winning his match 16-6, securing four points and cutting the Eagles’ lead in half.

Fellow redshirt junior Anthony Lombardo also dominated his match with over five minutes of ride time, taking a 12-1 major decision to tie the score up at 11 apiece. The Bearcats notched their final win of the day from senior Steve Schneider with a 6-2 victory in the 184-pound weight class. This would mark the Bearcats’ first and only lead of the day at 14-11.

Binghamton went on to lose its bouts in the 197- and 285-pound weight classes to two top 25-ranked American opponents before Nelson ultimately lost a close match to Curry.

“The dual came down to the

Ariel Kachuro/Contributing Photographer Redshirt junior Vincent DePrez dominated both of his matchups this weekend, pinning one opponent in the first period and notching seven takedowns in the other.

last match and we came up a bit short,” said BU acting head coach Kyle Borshoff. “The effort was there, but we executed poorly in a couple of technical situations and that cost us. We will learn from this dual as we move forward toward the postseason.”

As the Bearcats internalized Friday’s loss, they also had to prepare for their next dual on Saturday against Sacred Heart.

“They were still feeling a

little down this morning when we were doing our warmup,” Borshoff said. “We went through our warmup, and they started feeling a bit better.”

Clearly, the team was able to shake off the loss, as after a forfeit at the 125-pound weight class put them up 6-0, the team only lost two individual duals. After a 10-4 loss at 133, Russ displayed another strong performance as he put freshman Shaun Williams

of Sacred Heart in a cradle pin with just 34 seconds left in the first period.

Now, with a 12-3 lead, redshirt sophomore Frankie Garcia and redshirt freshman Dylan Wood each won their matches, with Wood earning a bonus point for a major decision.

DePrez earned his second win of the weekend with a pin just a minute and a half into the first period, putting the score

at 25-3. Lombardo dominated his opponent, notching seven takedowns on his way to a 19-5 victory.

Schneider at one point dragged his opponent by his leg into the middle of the mat to prevent him from going out of bounds on his way to an early pin.

“We talk about scoring bonus points all the time — pins, tech falls, major decisions,

and for them to go out and do that today, that’s what we ask of them,” Borshoff said. “They went out [today] and dictated the pace, they wrestled the match on their terms and they were able to come away with the falls.”

Binghamton is scheduled to return to the mat on Feb. 9 against Northern Illinois at 7 p.m. The dual will take place from the West Gym in Vestal, New York.

BU falls in OT to Maine

Bearcats extend losing streak to six Samuel Ditchek Sports Editor

Noah Bressner/Editor-in-Chief Sophomore guard Fard Muhammad scored 14 of his 17 points in the second half against Maine, shooting five-for-five and hitting four 3-pointers in the period.

The Binghamton men’s basketball team entered its game against Maine on a five-game losing streak.

That streak was extended to six in a close 81-79 overtime loss to the Black Bears (6-19, 3-7 America East) on Saturday afternoon.

Even with two late opportunities in overtime to catapult BU (10-15, 1-9 AE) over the Black Bears, sophomore guard Fard Muhammad first had his shot blocked and then, after an offensive rebound, hit back iron on a triple as the buzzer sounded.

Although Binghamton trailed for much of the second quarter, it never faced a considerable deficit in either half. BU found itself down two points in the match’s first 20 minutes despite shooting just 15 percent from downtown and 35 percent from the field. The largest scoring differential was a 10-point advantage held by the Black Bears in the second half.

In addition to the poor shooting percentages, BU struggled to guard Maine redshirt sophomore guard Isaiah White. He posted 16 points on six-of-nine shooting from the field, including

four field goals from behind the arc in the first half alone.

The Black Bears’ efficient 3-point shooting was also of concern for the Bearcats, as they allowed 55 percent of treys and displayed weakness in guarding the perimeter.

Trimming the opponent’s 3-point percentage to a more respectable 43 percent, BU put itself in a better position to mount a comeback. Coupled with improved defense, junior guard J.C. Show and Muhammad began to torch the Black Bears offensively. Show logged 12 points while Muhammad, who did not miss a shot from downtown or the field in the second half, recorded 14 points.

With BU down 69-67, it was neither Show nor Muhammad who was the hero for Binghamton. Cashing in on a game-tying putback layup, junior forward Thomas Bruce kept the contest alive. The extra opportunity marked two of the 21 second-chance points BU scored and capped off the 8-2 Binghamton run in the final 2 1/2 minutes of regulation.

Despite Bruce’s heroics to force overtime, the team struggled from the field as it missed nine of 11 shots. In comparison, the Black Bears converted two field goals and

seven of eight free throws.

After the Bearcats forced a rare five-second violation and captured the game’s final possession, White rejected Muhammad’s first 3-point attempt while his second attempt, via a dish off an offensive rebound by Show, was off the mark. The misfired attempts further solidified Binghamton’s last-place AE standing, handing them a 1-9 record.

“Our guys played really hard,” said BU head coach Tommy Dempsey. “I can’t say enough about our kids’ effort.”

The defeat marked BU’s ninth loss in conference play and its sixth consecutive loss. With six matches remaining in the regular season schedule, playoff hopes for Binghamton are certainly dwindling. Even though the team possessed a slight edge in rebounding and bench points on Saturday, the Bearcats did not record a single fast-break point and chucked a school-record 40 3-pointers, making only 13.

Hoping to secure its first victory since Martin Luther King Jr. Day, BU is set to return to the court against UMBC on Thursday night. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. from the Events Center in Vestal, New York.