Spring 2019 Issue 1 by Pipe Dream

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Storm forces students to change travel plans Classes start on Tuesday, despite snow, ice and wind chill

had the option of driving back to the University during the storm, many chose to accelerate or postpone their travel plans. Kelly Ma, a senior majoring in fine arts, said she decided to drive to Binghamton on Saturday instead of Sunday. “I initially planned on going back to school on Sunday, but decided Saturday would be better to avoid the storm,” Ma said. “When we reached the Binghamton area, the roads were filled with snow, since the storm had just started. We had to drive really slowly and even then, it was hard to keep the car from skidding.” Others, like Abby Kress, a sophomore majoring in biology, traveled on Monday. Kress, who lives on campus, said she decided to come back to school after the storm because she was concerned that her parents might hit snow while driving home. By the time Kress arrived on campus on Monday, she said the roads were fairly clear. “I actually had to wait longer to go back because even with campus opening on Saturday my parents would have been stuck driving straight into the storm on the way back,” Kress said. “They did a good job cleaning off the streets and it was pretty dry.” Alex Baker, a senior majoring in English, said she waited until Monday to travel back to avoid the snow, but that she would have liked to come back a little earlier to get ready for classes. “The roads honestly weren’t as bad as I was expecting,” Baker said. “It was windy but that was about it. I would’ve liked to have been back a day early to settle in more but it really isn’t that big of a deal.”

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rebecca kiss photography editor Binghamton University saw roughly 11 inches of snow from Winter Storm Harper, which hit the area over the weekend.

The spring semester got off to a snowy start last weekend with Binghamton accumulating almost a foot of snow, derailing students’ travel plans and leading Binghamton University to open dorms a day early. The University sent out a B-Line statement to the student body on Thursday announcing dorms would open a day early on Jan. 19 at 8 a.m. Students were instructed to notify Residential Life if they planned on coming back early. “The main storm is expected to arrive late Saturday afternoon and continue into Sunday, bringing more than a foot of snow to the Binghamton area,” the B-Line statement read. “Students are urged to take this into consideration when determining when to travel to campus and are reminded that classes do not begin until Tuesday.” While the storm was slightly less intense than forecasters initially predicted, it still delayed Escape buses until Monday and resulted in a ban on tractor-trailers and buses on the New York State Thruway and most interstate highways in central New York. The ban, which started at 3 p.m. on Saturday and ended on Sunday afternoon, impacted travel plans for students who rely on buses to return to campus. While students driving personal vehicles

21 Savage concert canceled, tickets to be refunded Students voice disappointment about lack of fall concert Lakhsmi Chatterjee pipe dream news

After almost two months of uncertainty, Binghamton University’s fall concert with rapper 21 Savage has officially been canceled. The concert, originally scheduled for Nov. 15, was canceled after a winter storm hit Binghamton, dropping roughly 10 inches of snow and canceling classes. In a B-Alert statement sent out minutes before doors were set to open for the concert, the University announced that the concert would be “rescheduled for a later date.” The announcement of the cancellation arrived in the inboxes of ticket holders on Jan. 7. According to Michael Majewski,

ticket sales manager for Binghamton University Athletics, all ticket holders will receive refunds, a process that began on Jan. 8. While those who paid for their tickets with a credit card will receive refunds automatically, ticket holders who

representatives of 21 Savage came to the cancellation after finding it impossible to successfully reschedule; however, Courtney Mitchell, the Student Association’s vice president for programming and a senior majoring in computer science, wrote in an

schedules — the academic calendar where you can’t fit in dates with the school year, 21 Savage’s tour schedule and the Event Center’s game schedule,” said Majewski. “With so many moving pieces, it was hard to find a date that works with everyone.”

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paid in cash will need to return their tickets to the Events Center for a refund to be issued. It is unclear what ultimately led to the concert’s cancellation. Majewski wrote in an email that the Student Association Programming Board (SAPB) and

email to Pipe Dream in December that he could not “legally disclose” any information about the concert’s rescheduling or cancellation, raising questions of legal complications between the University and the artist’s representatives. “It was difficult to work with three

Mitchell could not be reached for comment about the cancellation of the concert. Daniel Morales, an undeclared freshman, said he’s disappointed by the cancellation but appreciated efforts to reschedule it after the show was postponed.

“21 is one of my favorite artists, but the concert was just too good to be true,” Morales said. “If it took this long to announce the refunding of tickets, the SAPB must have been trying to work out a rescheduling that just fell apart.” Others, like Allison Suttenberg, an undeclared freshman, are relieved to hear the confusion and uncertainty surrounding ticket refunds has been resolved. “We were kept in the dark for so long and I was worried that refunds would never be issued,” Suttenberg said. “I’m disappointed in the cancellation but glad that our money is back at least.” Chloe Levine, an undeclared freshman, said she hopes that this cancellation will lead to a more extravagant Spring Fling. “Maybe [the] University can make up for the lack of a fall concert by booking more musical guests to the Spring Fling,” she said.

Women’s March not held in Binghamton

University focuses on smart energy

Students join marches in New York City, Seneca Falls

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With no Women’s March in Binghamton, students gathered in cities across New York state to advocate for women’s rights on Saturday. The march commemorates the worldwide protest on Jan. 21, 2017, the day after U.S. President Donald Trump was inaugurated, and aims to rally for legislation regarding women’s rights and equality. While thousands of people marched down the streets of Downtown Binghamton for policy change at last year’s march, local organizations did not organize a march this year. Shanel Boyce, community organizer

of the Southern Tier Chapter of Citizen Action and the primary organizer of last year’s Women’s March in Binghamton, wrote in a message to Pipe Dream that the Women’s March had “served its purpose here in Binghamton.” She declined to comment further on why a march would not be held in Binghamton this year. Last year’s Women’s March in Binghamton saw controversy after Citizen Action posted a message on Facebook asking attendees to “refrain from engaging or fraternizing with state and local law enforcement stationed at the event” and “not bring or wear ‘pussy hats’ or any other genital-themed accessories.” In the message, which was shared more than 40 times and garnered more than 50 comments, the group cited

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ARTS & CULTURE

BU contributes to state, local plans to protect environment pipe dream news

Since 2016, Binghamton University has implemented measures to fight climate change through energy storage research, clean energy initiatives and policy changes. Now, the University is contributing to state and local initiatives that are emerging to tackle the issue. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, climate in the Northeast is projected to rise up to 10 degrees Fahrenheit by 2080, an issue that has pushed the University to take steps to reduce its environmental footprint, primarily through retrofitting buildings with energy-efficient technology and building new structures to net-zero energy standards, which require a building to produce as much energy as it consumes.

One example is the net-zero building project in the Nuthatch Hollow, a parcel of land near campus. The University is currently constructing an environmental research center that will have a Living Building certification, which means it will produce more energy than it uses. There are currently 22 buildings in the world that hold a Living Building certification. In 2017, the University also finished construction on its Smart Energy Building, which is LEED Gold certified and produces some of its energy through renewable sources, such as solar panels. At the opening of the Smart Energy Building, BU President Harvey Stenger said the building would house the University’s increasing clean energy research. “Smart energy. That’s going to be our focus,” Stenger said. “The fact that these faculty are here and many are doing research in the areas of smart energy is a great advantage that we have.” It has quickly become a focus at the

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state level as well. At the 2018 State of the University System Address, SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson announced that the entire SUNY system will aim to power 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources as quickly as possible. SUNY also published the “Clean Energy Roadmap,” which states that each SUNY campus will have an individualized plan to reach 100 percent renewable sources by the end of 2020. The University has also focused on advancing its academic efforts into clean energy fields. BU created a smart energy transdisciplinary area of excellence, placing smart energy as a focal point during the hiring process for new faculty and for deciding which research will be supported. The majority of the University’s smart energy research has centered around the search for efficient energy storage, an area of smart energy research in which M. Stanley Whittingham, a distinguished

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SPORTS

Discover something new with this album by Sharon Van Etten,

Start the year oﬀ right with these new tunes,

Contributing columnist Tiﬀany Dun reflects on the impact of excessive phone use,

Wrestling earns first two dual wins of the season,

Men’s basketball blown out by conference-leading Vermont,

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““What I hope all members of Congress and those in the administration understand is that there are 800,000 American citizens — who are employees of the U.S. government — being seriously harmed by this shutdown. They need to immediately be pulled out of this larger political battle. As nonpartisan public servants, they should not be put in this position.” — Tony Reardon, national president of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) , in a press release after NTEU members delivered a petition, signed by 17,820 federal employees, to Congress calling for an end to the shutdown on Thursday.” — Tony Reardon, national president of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), in a press release after NTEU members delivered a petition, signed by 17,820 federal employees, to Congress calling for an end to the shutdown on Thursday.

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This Day in History Jan. 22, 1973 The Supreme Court of the United States delivers its decision in Roe v. Wade, legalizing elective abortion.

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At approximately 7 a.m. on Monday, a car heading westbound on Route 17 near exit 72 went up in flames, blocking two lanes of traffic, according to WBNG. Binghamton Fire Department extinguished the fire and is still investigating the incident. The lanes reopened at about 8:30 a.m. Authorities say no one was injured. Endicott man arrested for attempted murder Charles Brown, 31, was arrested on Sunday and is being charged with one count of attempted murder in the second degree, according to WBNG. Brown is suspected of firing

a handgun at two individuals on Lincoln Avenue in Endicott on Jan. 19. According to police, nobody was injured in the shooting. Binghamton residents arrested in drug bust On Friday, Frederick Felton, 37, and Brandy Griffin, 36, were arrested after the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force fulfilled a narcotics search warrant at 32 Linden Street, according to FOX 40. Authorities found cocaine, marijuana, prescription pills, weapons and $7,737 in cash while searching the home. Authorities also found drug packaging materials and digital scales. Felton and Griffen face multiple charges, including criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a weapon.

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NEWS

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The Women’s March in New York City was one of several held across the state. A march was not held in Binghamton this year.

After 2018 planning conflicts, Downtown March not held march from page 1 support for communities of color and LGBTQ communities as reasons for their requests. Nevertheless, some marchers were upset with the message, arguing the guidelines were divisive and undermined the purpose of the march. Some pledged not to attend. The Women’s March has

also seen disagreements on the national level regarding the inclusion of transgender women, women of color and women who hold pro-life stances on abortion. In the day leading up to this year’s march, conflicts surfaced within the national organization over anti-Semitism, according to The New York Times, resulting in the cancellation of at least one march in California.

Allison Romer, a senior double-majoring in political science and environmental policy who attended last year’s Women’s March in Seneca Falls, wrote in an email that national rifts during the planning of the march concerned her. “I don’t ignore the importance or impact of marches [or] other mass demonstrations for many issues, but concerns regarding

Alumni meet with groups, host events Jeremy Rubino news intern

Over the past several years, Binghamton University’s alumni base has been maintaining its Bearcat heritage in various metropolitan areas like Buffalo and New York City. With the University’s support, these areas have become centers for alumni groups across the nation and globe, conducting numerous events and meet-ups to engage with and expand their graduate populations. The Binghamton University Alumni Association, established in 1951, is the primary network for University alumni. According to Kim Faber, executive director of alumni engagement, the association organizes alumni into 18 regional chapters nationwide with an additional two chapters outside of the country in Seoul and Hong Kong. The association also helps alumni connect with one another through affinity groups, which enables graduates who feel a strong affiliation to a career field or student organization to form an identity as an alumni group. In total, the University has approximately 130,900 living alumni, including 6,100 graduates living internationally. Christina Ritter, ‘99, the chair of the Alumni Association’s Washington D.C. chapter and member of the Binghamton University Alumni Board of Directors, said she works closely with alumni engagement staff to plan events, increase engagement

and expand the regional chapter network. “The D.C. chapter, like others, holds networking happy hours, attends local sporting events, invites notable alumni speakers, holds receptions with President Stenger when he is in town and coordinates other fun social outings,” Ritter said. “In the past six months, the Alumni Association has hosted over 50 alumni events to support the University’s mission of teaching, research and service, continuing the tradition of excellence and building University pride.” Much like the D.C. chapter, the Chicago chapter hosts numerous social and networking events to engage with its approximately 700 members. The chapter’s leader, Francesca Bullerman, ‘04, a faculty assistant at Northwestern University’s law school, said maintaining connections to BU could help with the challenges of moving to a new area. “When you move to a city without having an established network of friends, meeting people can be hard,” Bullerman said. “Having a shared experience, or in our case, our undergraduate education makes for fast friends.” According to Natalie Murphy, ‘14, the chapter leader for the Buffalo area, the University’s support is critical in helping chapter leaders coordinate alumni events. “The Binghamton Alumni Association empowers the chapter leaders to find venues, coordinate logistics and help spread the word

the intersectionality of this movement are perfectly valid and must be addressed if we are to call ourselves feminists,” Romer said. But despite the controversies and the lack of a march in Binghamton, some students participated in this year’s marches. Sarah Wicks, a sophomore majoring in economics, attended the Women’s March in Seneca Falls and said she found the

atmosphere inspiring. “Even though the winter storm tried to stop us, it was so encouraging to see so many different people of different backgrounds gather together for the purpose of equality of all, especially an elderly woman pushing her walker through the snow,” Wicks said. “It really inspired me to see everyone uplifting each other and I

only heard encouraging words through the whole march.” Cristal Finkenberg, a sophomore majoring in integrative neuroscience, said she was proud to join the marchers in New York City. “Rain, shine or blizzard, there were still tons of people packed in the streets of the city advocating for policy change,” Finkenburg wrote in an email.

Where are our alumni?

Alumni Association chapters in the United States New York Long Island Westchester Rochester Binghamton Albany

Buffalo Syracuse Washington, D.C. Baltimore Boston Chicago

International Alumni Association chapters

Los Angeles New Hampshire Philadelphia Raleigh San Francisco South Florida

Binghamton University graduates reside in all 50 states and more than 100 countries.

Hong Kong, China Seoul, South Korea

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for our events,” Murphy said. “The BU alumni team checks in with its chapter leaders regularly to share ideas and practices when it comes to alumni events and getting more graduates involved.” Last winter, Murphy relaunched the Buffalo chapter with a tour of New Era Field, the home of the Buffalo Bills. Murphy was able to do this through a professional connection with David Wheat, ‘96, the chief operating officer for the NFL team. “With his help, we hosted more than 20 alumni at New Era Stadium,” Murphy said. “We ate pizza and chicken wings in the media press box, got to see the team locker rooms and other

facilities, and ended the tour by getting to walk and take pictures on the field.” Working with the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development, the Alumni Association also connects alumni with students, allowing alumni to network with students and share their experiences in their respective fields. In his quarterly report, President Stenger mentioned alumni groups and their importance in serving as advocates and mentors to current students. Stenger attended several events in California and Washington where he informed alumni of the future initiatives and projects the University will undertake.

“These national alumni events highlight the way that our University is becoming better recognized, with our graduates taking leadership roles in national and international firms,” Stenger said. “We want them to be engaged as advocates for the University and to serve as mentors, internship leaders and even as guest lecturers in classes.” Outside of the Alumni Association, many alumni attend University sports events, host networking and career development talks and meet on weekends with one another. Jeremy Zylbert, ‘14, a social studies teacher at Oceanside High School in Oceanside, New

York, hasn’t attended an official alumni meetup, but regularly sees his friends. “I haven’t attended an official meetup because I see my BU friends plenty,” Zylbert said. “I hang out with these friends at bars in New York City all the time because we can usually get a group of us to meet up a few times a year.” Ritter said her involvement in alumni circles has helped her stay connected with BU, network professionally and form friendships with other alumni. “I have really enjoyed connecting with alumni in the D.C. area,” Ritter said. “Giving back to Binghamton University makes me feel good.”

ITS implements upgraded student storage system U-Drive oﬀers 5 GB of local network storage Melanie Gulbas pipe dream news

Binghamton University students seeking more data storage and faster service can now utilize Information Technology Services’ (ITS) new student network storage system, U-Drive, which, starting

this semester, will provide 5GB of local network storage to students and faculty. Compared to the previous H-Drive, or Firestone, system, which provides only 400 MB of storage, U-Drive’s 5GB of storage will provide larger amounts of disk space and faster response time for applications. According to Michael Allington, director of technology services, the change in storage systems came after the student

H-Drive started to malfunction and a need for larger storage services emerged. The H-Drive will be phased out in order to fully implement the new system. “The old student H-Drive started to experience performance issues and ITS wanted to modernize our student storage infrastructure,” Allington said. The upgraded storage system is ideal for students majoring in computer science and engineering,

who often work with larger data files such as computer-aided design (CAD) systems, graphics and videos. Sara Stanziani, a junior majoring in industrial engineering, said she had limited amount of storage with the H-Drive system for her previous computer science classes and is looking forward to an increase in storage. “I think the extra storage will be helpful so that I have the opportunity to save my projects

in the future without having to worry,” Stanziani said. “Professors can benefit from this as well and save more lectures on the U-Drive which will make their lives easier.” Faculty can request U-Drive for students in their classes by filling out a form on the ITS website each semester, and students can request U-Drive for themselves at the beginning of each academic year. The storage will ultimately back up to the user’s Google Drive.

Danielle Anzelone, a sophomore majoring in computer science, said she is excited to try out the new system for her future classes. “Computer science projects and programs tend to take up a lot of storage on computers which can cause the computers to slow down,” Anzelone said. “Having more storage will definitely be really helpful and will make it easier to work on projects and less stressful to save them.”

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Decker School of Nursing to open clinic in Johnson City Center will operate with Lourdes Hospital Erin Kagel

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A new clinic, the Ford Family Wellness Center, will be coming to Johnson City this semester as the Decker School of Nursing works to renovate a building in its new heath sciences complex. The clinic, located at 27 Jennison Avenue, will be run in conjunction with Lourdes Hospital and provide primary healthcare and wellness services to the Johnson City community. Binghamton University plans on finishing the facility by the end of 2020. Ryan Yarosh, senior director of media and public relations for BU, said one of the main focuses of the new clinic will be to help develop more age-friendly healthcare. “Decker and Lourdes intend to combine their expertise in geriatrics and health systems, bringing physicians, nurses, social workers and pharmacists together to enhance patient care for the elderly,” Yarosh said. “This will help Lourdes to grow its geriatrics practice and improve patient outcomes, while giving Decker the chance to expand its Elder Services Center to better meet the needs of seniors and their caregivers.” Donald Nieman, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, said the clinic will allow for a place for nurse practitioner faculty to practice, something that is essential for maintaining their professional licenses, while also expanding the range of clinical placements available to students. “It’s one of those things that is really multidimensional,” Nieman said. “It serves the University as an educational institution. It serves the local hospitals because providing a clinic to look after the well-being of our geriatric population will help them cut down on readmissions. And it serves the community because we have an aging population, and it allows us to deliver really highquality care to that segment of

The Ford Family Wellness Center will be located at 27 Jennison Avenue and will become part of the new health sciences campus.

the population.” But the property will require work to renovate. According to BU President Harvey Stenger’s Quarterly Report, the property came with a vacant house that the

future clinic wraps around. While the house in question is part of the structure that will become the clinic, the University has to decide whether to leave the property as it is, remove the house and renovate

or demolish the existing property entirely and rebuild it from there. In the report, Stenger noted the decision on the existing structure will be made by Decker School of Nursing Dean Mario Ortiz, as

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well as members of the Health Sciences Campus Committee, staff at Lourdes Hospital and community members. “Regarding the layout of the structure, the decision on how

to best utilize the space is still in discussion,” Yarosh said. “The house is part of the building. It’s not separate from the building. We just have to determine the best way to use what is there.”

BU contributes to smart energy initatives, research energy from page 1 professor of chemistry and materials science & engineering at BU, has been a leader since the 1970s, when he contributed to the creation of lithium-ion batteries. Whittingham and BU currently lead The NorthEast Center for Chemical Energy Storage (NECCES), which aims to expand the capabilities of

lithium-ion batteries. NECCES has partnered with several other academic institutions, including Cambridge University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of California at San Diego. Adam Flint, director of clean energy programs for the Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition (BRSC), said energy storage is one of the

main issues holding back the use of clean energy. “A critical piece to using renewable energy is one of the only things we need some improvement on the technical side: energy storage,” Flint said. “That’s really the final frontier. If energy generation depends on something like winds, you need to be able to store that energy in the places that need it for the periods

of time they need it.” The University’s focus on exploring energy storage has attracted funding. In July 2018, the Department of Energy (DOE) awarded Whittingham and NECCES $3 million to continue their energy storage research. The smart energy focus that began at the University has also spread into the community. A Binghamton University student-

run group, Intellectual Decisions on Environmental Awareness Solutions (IDEAS), created a program to fight climate change that picks up compost bins from students’ dorms or offcampus living spaces and gives it to a Broome County-based group, Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments (VINES). VINES uses the compost to grow community

jacob hanna pipe dream photographer Once constructed, the Environmental Research Center at Nuthatch Hollow will have a Living Building Certification and will produce more energy than it uses.

gardens. Amelia LoDolce, executive director of VINES, said that the key to success in local environmentalism is through a connected community. “If the environmental movement is going to be widely embraced, it needs to connect to what’s important to people and the issues they face on a daily basis,” LoDolce said. “If we’re going to try to maintain a sustainable food system that has less impact on the environment, we need to also focus on all those other co-benefits the come with that — like building neighborhood connections and building a sense of pride within the community.” Broome County has seen a recent implementation of a privately controlled solar farm in Ithaca, built and ran by BlueRock Energy in 2018. Residents of Ithaca, Binghamton, Elmira, Auburn and Corning can pay to be powered by solar energy from the farm through New York State Energy and Gas (NYSEG). For Flint, it has been difficult to find ways to partner with the University, particularly with faculty. Nevertheless, Flint said he hopes to find a way to connect the efforts of BRSC and BU in the future. “An example of a necessary change is through partnering with the community, and as it stands, the faculty have absolutely no incentive to partner with the community, if you weigh that against the things that determine whether they get tenure or not, whether they get promoted or not, whether they keep their jobs or not,” Flint said. “We have yet to find a way to collaborate with Binghamton University in a meaningful way. At the same time, I’ve watched the ebb and flow of the strength of student organizing and right now it is pretty strong.”

Fashion tips to fight the winter freeze Stay stylish while loading up on layers Lily Tang

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There’s no doubt that beanies, boots, scarves, thick socks, gloves and jackets are staples of surviving winter in Binghamton. With the recent storm that hit the East Coast, the key to staying warm is layering. Pipe Dream has created a few tips to inspire your layering style in order to survive Binghamton’s rough weather without breaking your bank. When beginning your winterchic look, start with a bodysuit. For convenience, make sure to find one that snaps in all the right places. For the next layer, throw on a long-sleeved shirt. A great option for this is Uniqlo’s long-sleeved crew neck from its Heattech ariel kachuro assisstant photography editor collection that costs around $15, Keep warm while staying fashionable this winter with these basic layering tips. which can be found on its website. one at the local Goodwill for less yet stylish. during your morning walk to class, The technology behind Uniqlo’s than $20. Worst case, you can pull Choosing the right fabric invest in a pair of touchscreen knit Heattech collection allows a super out that Binghamton sweatshirt is important for staying warm. gloves that will allow you to use soft and thin fabric that absorbs that you most likely bought at Suitable materials for winter are your phone in the cold. For a good your body’s moisture to generate orientation if you’re in a pinch. wool, polyester and down because winter deal, you can snag a pair at heat and keep you from freezing Another tip for staying warm is they insulate the body. Avoid Forever 21 for under $5. in the below-zero temperatures on tucking your top into your jeans or breathable materials such as silk, Throw on your staple winter that trek to class. leggings in order to trap heat. rayon and linen. jacket with a beanie or beret, After you’re set with the first two If you’re trying to layer The first places you lose heat are depending on your look for the day, layers, add on a trendy turtleneck. underneath your jeans, you can your extremities: your hands and and you’ll be good to go. However, Turtlenecks are perfect for layering throw on a pair of leggings or tights feet. Before pulling on your trusty if you want maximum warmth, because they provide extra warmth underneath for maximum warmth. winter boots, make sure to grab a you can double-layer your jackets. and are incredibly cute under You can find faux fur-lined tights at warm pair of socks with insulation Bust out your favorite fall bomber, baggy sweaters or cardigans. To Urban Outfitters for $18, which are in them to keep your feet warm. If leather jacket or jean jacket and take it to the next step, add on a currently on sale for $5, or plain your boots are short enough, have wear it underneath your primary cardigan or a sweater. Find one opaque tights on Amazon for $8. your socks peek out of the top to winter coat if it’s not too bulky. that’s been laying around your Another great option is corduroy complete the look head-to-toe. If closet for quite some time or find pants because the fabric is thick, you usually keep your thumbs busy

Many artists started off the new year by releasing new music that diverges from their original styles.

New music to start the new year Sam Smith, Logic and COIN released singles Lakhsmi Chatterjee arts & culture intern

A new year means a new beginning for everyone, including artists who want to make new styles of music. It may only be January, but many artists have already released some new songs. While some stray away from their usual styles, others cement themselves into a genre. Either way, this diverse list of songs should bring you the motivational bop you need to get those resolutions done. “Move On” by Mike Posner

Sharon Van Etten’s latest album, “Remind Me Tomorrow,” was released on Jan. 18.

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Sharon Van Etten changes up sound ‘Remind Me Tomorrow’ was released Jan. 18 Gabby Iacovano

Assistant arts & culture editor

Since her last album release in 2014, singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten has skyrocketed to indie-rock fame, her success spurring a slew of side projects and television appearances coinciding with the birth of her first child. Her latest album, “Remind Me Tomorrow,” matches musings on change with a revamped aesthetic, shedding her usual understatement in favor of a more fully produced, synthdriven sound. Van Etten has released four studio albums since her debut in 2009, each a cautious step away from the minimalism that defined her early work. “Remind Me Tomorrow” speeds this progression along, exhibiting a sharp stylistic focus and songwriting that supplements emotional resonance with straightforward pop sensibilities. With its measured pace, lyrical drama and slow build, the opening track “I Told You Everything” could pass for an earlier Van Etten track. “No One’s

Easy to Love,” however, follows with a dive into the album’s dominating synth sound. Van Etten has cited former tour mate Nick Cave as an influence for this project, evidenced by the lush darkness of tracks like “Memorial Day” and “Jupiter 4.” Van Etten’s pulsing beats also evoke the eeriness of “Twin Peaks: The Return” — as one of the show’s musical guests last year, she played at the smoky fictional bar graced by dream-pop cult favorite Julee Cruise and Italo-disco electronic outfit Chromatics. Even brighter tracks like “Hands” and “Stay” maintain a discordant edge, the former breaking calm verses with an explosive chorus and the latter featuring a trip hop-influenced drum track. “Malibu” doses the Lynchian vibe with a hint of sweetness — interrupted by a spacey synth solo, the atmospheric love song could garner equal approval at a mid-century prom or a Lana Del Rey concert. Van Etten strays furthest from her trademark broodiness with the punchy “Comeback Kid,” embracing a vocal swagger reminiscent of Patti Smith. This newfound arena-rousing energy emerges again on “Seventeen,” which employs an ’80s rock sound

in the vein of contemporaries Arcade Fire or The War on Drugs. A New Jersey native, Van Etten approaches the Springsteen-style anthem with a unique passion and authenticity, solidifying it as one of the album’s strongest tracks. “You Shadow” also stands out, juxtaposing a heavily distorted riff against an almost soul-influenced instrumentation of church organ and crisp percussion. Van Etten is known for writing sad songs, and “Remind Me Tomorrow” sets out to subvert and examine this trend, if not necessarily abandon it. The album’s opening line, “I told you everything,” takes on a unique resonance considering the confessional nature of the singer’s previous efforts. She explores the painful complexity of relationships from a new angle here — while most of her catalog focuses on romantic trauma, the emotional center of “Remind Me Tomorrow” is Van Etten’s new relationship with her son and a consequently changing relationship with her past. “Memorial Day,” with its hypnotizing chorus of “you will run,” relays an image of a child growing before his mother’s eyes. Elsewhere, Van Etten expresses a fear of others repeating her

mistakes — “You Shadow” and “Seventeen” see her offering wisdom tinged with regret, perhaps to an older version of her son or a younger version of herself. Despite her growing commercial success, Van Etten’s life seems far from blissfully uncomplicated. On “Hands,” she sings, “I’m feeling the changes / I know it’s just like me to say / I wanna make sense of it all.” Still, her trials are tackled with composure; even the romantic retrospection of “Nobody’s Easy to Love” is more matter-of-fact here than despairing. There’s a break in her armor every now and then — on “Seventeen,” for example, her voice cracks as she wails “I know what you’re gonna be!” — but she ultimately conveys an unprecedented optimism and sense of inner peace. Compare her last album’s defeatist final track, “Every Time the Sun Comes Up,” to her latest closing sentiment, “Stay” — the latter substitutes dread with hope as she croons, “you won’t let me go astray / you will let me find my way.” Where the expansive, melancholy songs of her past capture fixed feelings and moments in time, “Remind Me Tomorrow” paints a portrait of a woman moving forward.

Mike Posner changes his genre up once again in this acoustic folk ballad. The singer’s first claim to fame was the 2009 electro-pop hit “Cooler Than Me,” which was followed by a period of silence until the breakout hit “I Took a Pill in Ibiza” in 2015, which was remixed by EDM duo Seeb into a house party song. Following that success, Posner formed a hip-hop duo with rapper blackbear called Mansionz and they released an album in 2017. Shaking it up once again, Posner started 2019 off by releasing “Move On,” a folk-rock song that details his struggle to keep making music after the deaths of his father and friend Avicii. It’s an uplifting acoustic ballad that’s sure to get your hopes up for the new year. “Juice” by Lizzo Released just four days into the new year, this song has been called the “first great song of 2019” by Rolling Stone. Lizzo’s newest song is a funky bop about self-empowerment that’s sure to get you dancing. It also features some retro beats, reminiscent of ’80s pop music if you’d like to get caught up in nostalgia this year. This is the song that’s meant to remind you to love and respect yourself and stop taking criticism from others because, as Lizzo says, you have to “blame it on the juice.” “Keanu Reeves” by Logic Similar to Logic’s previous tracks, “Keanu Reeves” is a song by the rapper about his recent claims to fame and mainstream success. Named after “The Matrix” actor, Logic brags about his new money and quick success after he released the song “1-800-273-8255” in 2017. He even references the song in “Keanu Reeves,” mentioning how he was known as the “1-800 guy” for a while before releasing more rap albums like “Bobby Tarantino II” and “YSIV” last year. This song is a ‘clapback’ at the haters in your life and should motivate you to take pride in all you’ve accomplished.

“Dancing with a Stranger” by Sam Smith & Normani “Dancing with a Stranger” is Sam Smith’s first new song in over a year, so his comeback was a welcome surprise for 2019. As an added delight, it features former Fifth Harmony singer Normani, who released two solo songs with Calvin Harris in 2018 and is expected to release her own album later this year. This song is a slow electro bop that’s easy to dance to and gets stuck in your head, and it’s exciting to see how both of these artists will reinvent themselves in the wnew year. “7 rings” by Ariana Grande Ariana had a wildly successful year in 2018, releasing the multiplatinum-selling album “Sweetener” last year and holding the record for the mostwatched music video in YouTube within 24 hours with “thank u, next.” To kick off 2019, “7 rings” is a rich-girl anthem about money and how it could buy happiness, at least for a little while. Using trap-inspired beats while sampling “My Favorite Things” from the 1965 movie “The Sound of Music,” the song seems to diverge from Grande’s usual pop sound and “good girl” image, but it’s also a tune you’ll surely be humming for the rest of the year. “I Want It All” by COIN A band popular in the indie pop scene, COIN’s newest single has a slightly darker tone compared to previous ones like the upbeat songs “Talk Too Much” and “Growing Pains,” but it still stays true to their genre. Similar to the styles of classic rock bands like Steely Dan, this song features heavier guitars and sensual lyrics. It’s a pleasant surprise that teases at an album release later this year, so here’s to hoping we hear more from this band as the year progresses. “Twenty Chance

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This song technically shouldn’t be on this list since it was released at the end of 2018, but this artist is foreshadowing a huge comeback in 2019 that should not be ignored. You may remember Greyson Chance as the little kid who sang Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” while playing the piano in 2010, which led to Ellen DeGeneres signing him onto her record label right away. Since then, Chance has blossomed as an artist and is unrecognizable in his new party anthem “Twenty One,” which is also how old he is now. This song is all about living in the moment and putting any regrets you might have aside. The new single is part of a potential album coming in the new year so be sure to keep an eye out for that if this song is on your favorites playlist.

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Should Karen Pence work for discriminatory institutions? It is immoral for our second lady to teach at a school that excludes LGBTQ people Jessica Gutowitz Columnist

Teaching is, undoubtedly, an extremely difficult job, and I honestly admire anyone who signs on to deal with snot-nosed tots and unmotivated teens. Teachers not only have the task of imparting knowledge, but also of caring for their students. They should be the trusted adults students can count on, especially in situations that they can’t talk to their parents about. However, in many Catholic schools, this isn’t the case, especially for LGBTQ students. Karen Pence, wife of Vice President Mike Pence, recently announced that she would be returning to her position at Immanuel Christian School, which is in Springfield, Virginia. Immanuel doesn’t allow LGBTQ students or students with LGBTQ parents to attend. In fact, applicants have to prove that they oppose “homosexual or lesbian sexual activity” and “transgender identity.” They even must proclaim that they believe “a wife is commanded to submit to her husband as the church submits to Christ.” Not only do these forced assertions actively refuse to acknowledge any non-heterosexual and noncisgender identities, but they also reinforce patriarchal values under the guise of worship. Defenders of such policies have said that the school’s Christian values also condemn “moral misconduct” more broadly, which includes premarital sex among heterosexual couples. Regardless of your view of either “infraction,” it is unjust to equate supposedly immoral sexual endeavors with same-sex students innocently holding hands or kissing in the hall. It says that while some expressions of heterosexuality are wrong, all expressions of homosexuality (or any non-hetero identity) are wrong. If a school wants to ban open displays of romantic

relationships, it has a right to — though it might be illadvised — but singling out certain relationships to ban is reprehensible. For too long, religion has been wielded as a tool of hatred, and it feels like a regression when in 2019 our nation’s leaders continue to support such so-called values. Though I would commend Karen Pence for going back to work, particularly in such a taxing profession, I cannot support her choice. Symbols are powerful. The Second Lady’s return to Immanuel Christian School is a slap in the face to LGBTQ communities across the nation. There is already such rampant discrimination and hatred toward LGBTQ people in the United States and Karen Pence’s choice just further validates these views. It is also a caricature of what a teacher should be; it is loathing where it should be supportive, and judgmental where it should be open and kind. Unfortunately, Karen Pence’s announcement is barely surprising given the Trump administration’s history with LGBTQ communities (and hardly newsworthy these days, with the government shutdown and Russia investigations eating up airtime). Mike Pence has made no secret of his antiLGBTQ opinions (disguising them, of course, as pro-Christian value opinions). Additionally, current Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has backed legislative policies that would benefit schools like Immanuel through financial aid from the government. In addition, CNN anchor John King raised the issue of the taxpayer money that would likely be used to fund Karen Pence’s Secret Service detail and housing while she teaches. While I don’t think that taxpayers should have to pay for her living quarters, as many such taxpayers can barely afford their own, I think that her safety is still important and should be guaranteed by the Secret Service. As SiriusXM reporter Olivier Knox, put it,

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Members of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario demonstrate at the 2018 Toronto Pride Parade.

she should not have her First Amendment rights limited because her position requires a security detail. Both aside, I am far more concerned with the U.S. tax dollars that go toward funding Christian schools that discriminate against

LGBTQ students. Of the 76 percent of religious schools that participate in federalfunded private school choice initiatives, 14 percent “actively discriminate on the basis of sexual or gender identity” and a minimum of 5 percent have “explicit policies against hiring

or retaining LGBTQ staff.” Why does the federal government give taxpayer money to these schools? Why should LGBTQ people have to pay into institutions that hate them? Karen Pence clearly has the freedom and privilege to work wherever she pleases, regardless

of her position, but she must recognize that LGBTQ people do not. For her to accept paychecks from an institution that further limits the opportunities of the LGBTQ community is immoral. — Jessica Gutowitz is a sophomore majoring in English.

Recognizing the impact of addictive phone usage College students must learn to limit their screen time Tiffany Dun Contributing Columnist

I checked my battery usage the other day and came across something interesting. Apparently, there’s a function on iPhones called Screen Time where you can see how much time you’ve spent on each app for the past week and on a day-by-day basis. This will be funny, I thought. So I pressed a couple of buttons and had a look. I turned to my housemate and said, “Can you believe I spent four and a half hours on Instagram this week, over three hours on Snapchat, two and

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a half hours on Facebook, 53 minutes emailing, over an hour on Google, 20 minutes taking selfies and 30 minutes looking at those selfies, 30 minutes on Tinder, four hours sending text messages and another four hours just staring at my home screen?” I did some calculations, and added up all the numbers to realize that in the past week, I had spent over 20 hours on my phone, not even including all of the other things I use my phone for. That seems like an excessively long amount of time, doesn’t it? In that time I could have been exercising, meditating, writing a book, painting a masterpiece or discovering new planets. But nope, instead I had been staring at a small screen communicating

with other people in a tiny, imaginary technological world. Unfortunately, using our phones has become a part of our daily habit. It has become an addiction to many, and we know that the more you use your phone, the more addictive it becomes. According to a study done by Baylor University, college students tend to spend an average of eight to 10 hours on their smartphones per day. Men averaged around eight, while women averaged closer to 10. What’s more concerning is that nearly 60 percent of college students may in fact be addicted to their smartphones without even realizing it. A term has even been created to describe this phenomenon: “nomophobia,” which refers to the fear of being

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detached from one’s phone. Sometimes, we cellphone addicts seemingly exhibit the same symptoms as drug addicts may. We use our phones to lift our moods, and when our batteries die or we lose our phones, we feel panic and anxiety. Because we use our phones for work, keeping notes, managing our appointments, taking pictures of friends and family, listening to music, getting emails, using Google, looking up directions, playing games, measuring the quality of our naps and all other aspects of our lives, we naturally begin to have a sense of withdrawal when we are parted from these devices. Moreover, the time we spend on our phones has begun to replace our time socializing. We

think our phones are keeping us “connected” and up-to-date with the world, when we really have never been so disconnected from one another. We are never truly present in our conversations when we have our phones next to us. Our attention spans have decreased, and it’s becoming harder and harder for us to hold a conversation without constantly thinking about checking our phones. In addition, a study from the University of Pittsburgh showed that increased use of some social media platforms correlates with higher rates of depression. This is no surprise, given that Instagram and Snapchat are designed so that we see idealized representations of other people. This negatively impacts our

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egos, as we tend to believe that others are leading happier, more successful lives than us because we only see their happy and successful moments. We begin to compare ourselves to others when really, the only person we should compare ourselves to is ourselves. So this week, give yourself a break from your phone; put it on silent, don’t use it at dinner, turn it on airplane mode sometimes and other times, just leave it at home. We all need to learn that we don’t need to carry a phone with us in order to live our lives. Start embracing what’s around you. Stop tweeting and start actually living. — Tiffany Dun is a senior majoring in psychology.

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BU blown out by UVM SEE PAGE 8

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Women’s basketball falls in overtime to Catamounts Binghamton surrenders fourth quarter lead Samantha Marsh pipe dream sports

With seven seconds left in overtime, a pair of free throws converted by Vermont senior forward Candice Wright gave the team a 58-57 edge. An attempt by BU to take the lead on a layup was off the mark, and the Catamounts secured the final defensive rebound to seal the contest. Vermont (7-11, 3-3 America East) and Binghamton (7-11, 2-3 AE) were evenly matched throughout the game, with Binghamton’s greatest lead coming at 51-45 with about a minute and a half remaining in regulation. At that point, however, the tides turned, and the advantage did not last as Vermont went on a 6-0 run in the remaining 90 seconds to tie the game and force overtime. The Bearcats began overtime by netting a jumper made by junior guard Kai Moon, but as the clock continued to count down, Vermont junior forward Hanna Crymble was able to make four free throws, putting the Bearcats down 56-54. There was hope for the Bearcats when Moon cashed in a 3-pointer, putting the team up by one, but with Vermont being 100 percent accurate with free throws one the day, it was unlikely that Wright would falter. Throughout the overtime period, Vermont failed to score a single field goal, with all seven of its points coming at the

tyler gorman staff photographer Junior guard Kai Moon shined in her first game in over a month, posting a career-high 25 points on 80 percent shooting from the floor.

free-throw line. While Vermont was 100 percent accurate on the free-throw line, Binghamton struggled in this area, making just eight out of their 17 free-throw attempts. The Bearcats

excelled in other areas, however, as sophomore forward Olivia Ramil had a career-high three blocks to go with five rebounds and eight points. Junior guard Carly Boland had three steals and seven points,

and senior forward Rebecca Carmody had eight rebounds and eight points. The most notable story of the game for Binghamton was the return of Moon to the court. Since

suffering an injury on Nov. 21 against Lehigh, Moon had played in just one game. Coming off the bench against Marquette, she played 20 minutes and put nine points on the board. After entering

Saturday’s game midway through the first quarter, Moon appeared to finally be back at full health, as she was netted a career-high 25 points and sank all five of her attempted 3-pointers. She poured in eight of 10 field goals, making for an impressive comeback game. Crymble’s performance was the highlight of the dramatic win for UVM. Her 21 points led the team, and she finished third with six rebounds. Crymble is averaging 15.4 points on the season, good enough for fourth in the conference. The loss against UVM marks the Bearcats’ third loss in conference play and is reminiscent of an earlier nonconference matchup against Rider University. In both games, the Bearcats struggled in the final few minutes of the game, resulting in several fouls against them that sabotaged the team’s lead. As conference play rolls on, the Bearcats will have to look to get back on track and increase their win total. On Sunday, the team will play one of its toughest games of the season as they travel to face the defending champion and AE preseason favorite Maine. The Black Bears (12-7, 5-1 AE) are led by junior guard Blanca Millan whose 17.4 scoring average leads the conference. Before the trip to Maine, the Bearcats will have another chance to improve their America East record this Wednesday when they head on the road to face UMass Lowell. Tipoff is set for at 11 a.m. from the Costello Athletic Center in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Men’s basketball dominated by conference-leading UVM Bearcats extend losing streak to three contests Edward Aaron sports intern

After capturing its America East (AE) opener for the first time since 2011, the Binghamton men’s basketball team has dropped three straight road games against its conference foes, culminating with a 78-50 defeat to the heavily favored Vermont Catamounts on Saturday afternoon. The Catamounts (15-4, 5-0 AE) have been the dominant team in the AE for the last several years. The defending regular season champions were picked first this season in the preseason poll after being upset by UMBC in last year’s conference championship game. Vermont has won six straight matchups against the Bearcats (5-14, 1-3 AE), with Binghamton’s last win against UVM coming in 2015. “We’re in a rut right now,” said BU head coach Tommy Dempsey.

“I think there’s times when you go through your season where you get in a bad place, especially offensively, and it zips you of your energy, and we gotta fight our way through that.” Before missing much of conference play last season due to injury, junior forward Anthony Lamb led the Catamounts to a conference title as a freshman and was named the AE Tournament’s most outstanding player. His 20.6 points per game currently leads the conference, but Lamb was held in check by Binghamton throughout the game, scoring just eight points. “He’s their best player,” Dempsey said. “But he’s one of eight, nine, 10 good players so they’re not reliant on him every night. They have answers everywhere.” Vermont’s depth showed with the strong performances of a trio of brothers. Redshirt senior guard Ernie Duncan posted a game high of 20 points, and redshirt junior guard Everett Duncan was second on the team

with 13. Freshman guard Robin Duncan locked down freshman guard Sam Sessoms defensively during the first half, holding BU’s leading scorer to just six first period points. “They made him [Sessoms] work,” Dempsey said. “Sam struggled with his turnovers in the first half, obviously. He had six at halftime, but he took better care of it in the second half, and that’s part of the reason that we were able to find some offensive traction.” After a lackluster firsthalf performance by BU, the Catamounts took a 36-14 lead into the locker room at halftime. Even though the Bearcats went on to post 36 points in the second half, the Catamounts poured in 42 in what ultimately became a 78-50 blowout win for Vermont. The second-half improvement by BU was not nearly enough to stage a comeback. “I thought our guys played a pretty good second half where, after really struggling offensively, we found some traction,”

Dempsey said. Despite struggling early in the game, Sessoms led the Bearcats in scoring with 19 points, markedly improving in the second 20 minutes. “He [Sessoms] only had one turnover [in the second half],” Dempsey said. “We ended up with 36 points in the second half, and that’s a big key. You can’t turn the ball over at the point guard position and expect your offense to run efficiently, and that happened to us quite a bit in the first half.” After cruising to a win over New Hampshire in its conference opener at the Events Center, Binghamton has struggled against three of the premier teams in the conference on the road, falling to Stony Brook (163, 4-0 AE), UMBC (11-9, 3-2 AE) and Vermont. “We’ve played the toughest schedule of anyone in the league so far, so we can’t get discouraged,” Dempsey said. The team’s 50 points scored in a losing effort against Vermont

sidney slon pipe dream photographer Freshman guard Sam Sessoms carried a sluggish Bearcats offense Saturday afternoon, putting up 19 points in a blowout loss to Vermont.

was BU’s highest points total during the road trip. The closest margin of defeat was 13 points against the Seawolves. “It was a tough road trip,” Dempsey said. “Three of the best teams in the league on the road,

and we didn’t play well.” The Bearcats return home as they continue conference play against UMass Lowell Wednesday night. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. from the Events Center in Vestal, New York.

Wrestling takes down a pair of Ivy League opponents Full-strength roster shines against Penn, Columbia Marcus Budashewitz pipe dream sports

Following a disappointing start to the season, dropping three straight matches by a combined score of 95-23, it all came together for the Binghamton wrestling team this weekend. After being hampered by injuries early on, the Bearcats proved to be a different team when healthy, capturing two straight dual meets. Binghamton (2-3, 2-1 EIWA) defeated Penn 2412 and Columbia 23-12. “We started off with one of the best teams in the country in Cornell and then had a couple tough duals after that where we had a few guys injured,” said BU head coach Kyle Borshoff. “These last two duals that we’ve just had was the first time we’ve been healthy all season and

sidney slon pipe dream photographer Junior Anthony Sparacio won both of his dual matches this past weekend, extending his winning streak to four in the 141-pound weight class.

that really helped us.” In the match against Penn (15, 0-3 EIWA), four BU wrestlers picked up their first dual victories of the season, including redshirt freshman Zack Trampe,

who recorded his first career win. Redshirt freshman Aidan Monteverdi also secured his first dual win of the season in a thrilling overtime victory in a 165-pound match.

Binghamton’s young wrestlers continue to prove their value to the team, and Borshoff recognized the importance of establishing a winning attitude for the program as a whole. “Winning is a skill in itself,” Borshoff said. “Every time you get a win, the next one gets easier and until you get that first win, it’s hard. But once you do, you start rolling and everything gets easier as you go. We had a couple guys beat opponents ranked higher than them in the conference, which we love to see.” Following their first victory of the season over Penn, the Bearcats traveled to Columbia (4-3, 0-3 EIWA), where they took down the Lions by a score of 23-12. Monteverdi registered his second straight victory with a revenge victory, and redshirt freshman Lou DePrez recorded his fourth straight outing at 184 pounds. DePrez boasts a 19-4 record on the

season and currently sits at No. 8 in the country. Borshoff emphasized the significance of building a winning culture and how the veterans in the locker room are just as vital as the coaching staff. “Our coaching staff believes in our wrestlers and what they’re capable of, but it’s just as important, if not more important, to have guys on the team talking to each other that way,” Borshoff said. “Lou’s done it and a few other guys are on winning streaks so we hope to continue this success.” Since the slow start to the season, BU has caught fire, and several wrestlers are riding streaks heading into their next match. In addition to DePrez and Monteverdi, redshirt freshman Joe Doyle has won two straight matches while junior Anthony Sparacio has picked up four consecutive victories. “After the Army dual, we were able to focus on some technical

things and do some talk on mindset,” Borshoff said. “The effort we put out today is the effort we’re looking for for the rest of the season. I’m pretty excited about where we’re at as a team.” Although the next three matches will be on the road for Binghamton, the Bearcats will look to keep up the momentum. Regardless of where the team needs to travel, Borshoff is confident in his team’s abilities. “Wrestling at home or away, it doesn’t bother us or make a difference,” Borshoff said. “Wrestling is the same wherever you go — you step on the mat, wrestle the guy across from you and once your job is done, your teammate gets to go.” The Bearcats will travel to Cambridge, Massachusetts on Jan. 26 to face off against Harvard University. The dual at the Malkin Athletic Center is expected to begin at 1 p.m.

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Swimming and diving splits tri-meet for first defeat BU falls to 6-1 with loss to New Hampshire Ryan Giglio

contributing writer

Winter Storm Harper was not the only powerful force that traveled to the Northeast on Saturday as the Binghamton women’s swimming and diving team looked to maintain its perfect record in a tri-meet against Stony Brook and New Hampshire. Heading into the meet hosted by New Hampshire, the Bearcat women were 5-0 overall on the season, which marks the team’s best start since the 2002-03 season. The team’s perfect record fell, however, with a split result at the tri-meet as BU cruised by Stony Brook, 217-75, but suffered its first loss of the season with a 174-114 defeat against New Hampshire. Standout performances came from sophomore Kaitlyn Smolar

and freshman Amanda McGraw. Already a two-time America East Women’s Swimmer of the Week in the 2018-19 season, Smolar won the 1,000 free (10:41.88) and came in fourth in the 100 free (56.04). McGraw was victorious in the onemeter diving competition (238.20). Senior Brooke Pettis and junior Sydney Atendido also turned in strong showings on Saturday. Pettis was runner-up in the 100 fly (58.01), while Atendido secured second place in the 100 breast (1:07.53). Atendido also finished third in the 100 free (55.85). Pettis and Atendido were joined by sophomore Erica Bachiller and junior Olivia Santos in the 200 medley. The Bearcat quartet finished with a time of 1:51.81, good enough for a second-place finish behind the New Hampshire foursome of sophomore Melissa Dingle, senior Vivienne El-Sibay, sophomore Miranda Bacon and freshman Cassidy Wilson (1.48.93). A dominant showing from

freshman Anna Metzler was a big reason New Hampshire came out on top. Metzler, from Regensburg, Germany, took three events. She was victorious in the 200 free with a career-best time of 1:52.90. She also captured the 100 free (53.21) and the 500 free (4:59.60). Dingle tallied two individual victories for New Hampshire as she recorded first-place times of 57.46 in the 100 back and 2:04.80 in the 200 back. At last year’s America East Championships, a Smolar-led Bearcat team finished fourth, but first place was secured by New Hampshire. Binghamton head coach Brad Smith seemed impressed with his team’s performance against the reigning champions. “New Hampshire is a first-class program, and coming up here to race them pushed us to a higher level,” Smith said. New Hampshire ended the 2017-18 season with a 6-1 overall

Bearcats compete at Cornell Track and field secures second-place finishes

record, but is currently 4-2 overall and 3-0 against America East opponents this season. A couple of weeks before the women’s tri-meet against Stony Brook and New Hampshire, Binghamton’s swimming and diving teams took a six-day training trip to Florida. This yearly trip took the Bearcat divers to Orlando while the swimmers trained in Fort Lauderdale. While in Florida, the Bearcat swimmers participated in the Florida International University (FIU) Sprint Relays on Jan. 5, with the Binghamton women finishing in third place out of 12 teams and the men placing second out of 11 teams. Five days later, the swimming and diving teams were in Poughkeepsie to take on Marist in a dual meet. Santos won the 50 free (25.37) and 100 free (54.74), leading the women to a 151-149 victory. Smolar placed first in the 500

sidney slon pipe dream photographer The Binghamton women’s swimming and diving team picked up its first loss on the season with a split result in a tri-meet this past weekend.

free (25.37) and Atendido finished first in the 100 breast (1:07.48). After the meet, Smith described the team’s win as “gritty” and seemed pleased with the victory. “It was a tough meet for us but we got the wins that we needed,” Smith said. As their seasons near a close, all America East Conference

teams will compete in this year’s championships starting Thursday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, Feb. 17 in Worcester, Massachusetts. But before then, the Binghamton men’s and women’s teams are set to meet St. Bonaventure University at 1 p.m. on Jan. 26 at the Patricia A. Saunders Aquatic Center in Vestal, New York.

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With a second-place finish for both Binghamton squads and five individual wins, the Binghamton men’s and women’s track and field teams put together solid performances at the Cornell Upstate Indoor Challenge. Junior Dan Schaffer continued his success following the Great Dane Indoor Track Classic and won the mile (4:11:36) at the Cornell meet. Junior Mitch Halpern came in third (4:23:16), finishing just behind Schaffer. “Dan [Schaffer] always takes care of himself,” said BU head coach Mike Thompson. “He’s mentally tough and always keeps himself healthy and ready for a meet.” Alongside Schaffer, the men’s track and field team had individual wins from junior Greg Matzelle and senior Shamar Powell. Matzelle claimed first place in the 60-meter dash (9.90) and Powell took the 800-meter run (1:56:20), closely followed by junior Grayson Hoteling, who finished second (1:56:97). Matzelle is coming off a fourth-place finish in the Great Dane Classic and an impressive second-place performance In the Greg Page Relay (6.90) for an IC4A qualification. Senior Peter Mastracco has put together solid weight-throwing performances over the last three meets, securing second in the Cornell Upstate Indoor Challenge (55-6 ½), fourth in the Great Dane Classic (55-8 ½) and fourth at the Greg Page Relay (50-8). Powell capitalized on his second-place finish in the 1,000-meter run at the Great Dane Classic (2:28:34), where he was milliseconds behind Ottawa runner Sebastian Saville (2:28:01). Powell qualified for the

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IC4A with his performance. Among other top men’s finishers was junior Troy Zanger, who was third in the heptathlon (4,854) coming off a third-place finish in the high jump (6-2 ¾) at the Greg Page Relay. “I thought we did well for an early meet, and I saw promising performances across the board,” Thompson said. On the women’s side, graduate student Brooke Bonney captured a win in the weight throw (61-10 ½) following her record victory in the weight throw at the Great Danes Classic last week (64-8). Bonney received clearance to participate in the Eastern College Athletic Conference meet as a result of her showing. Graduate student Oyin Adewale secured a first-place finish in the shot put (45-2 ¼) to round out Binghamton’s individual winners. Sophomore Hallie Buddendeck had a promising outing with a second-place finish in the 60-meter dash (7.82) and a thirdplace finish in the 200-meter dash (26.62) “Hallie [Buddendeck] has been running very well and she looked promising out there, so we can expect her to continue to improve and run as she has been,” Thompson said.

Other top finishers from the women’s squad include junior Elly Scherer, who placed second in the 60-meter hurdles (9.05) behind Cornell junior runner Brittany Stenekes. Sophomore Brittany Korsah secured second place in the 400-meter dash (58:33), followed by sophomore Sophia Gelard with a sixth-place finish (1:02:36). “Despite having a lot of athletes tired from last week, overall we did really well, and this is a solid step toward our conference meet,” Thompson said. Freshman Dominique Jackson finished third in the 60-meter dash (7.90) while freshman Aziza Chigatayeva continued her successful freshman year, as she finished third in the mile run (5:06:45). Cornell captured the team win in both the men’s and women’s meets. Binghamton has two meets lined up in the following week, beginning with the National Open hosted by Penn State in University Park, Pennsylvania, beginning Jan. 25 and carrying over into Jan. 26. The Kane Invitational will take place on Jan. 26 in Ithaca, New York, where host Cornell will look to secure another team win.