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Town-Gown Advisory Board talks proposals, sees criticism Frances Beal Society says plans ignore community Valerie Puma

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kojo senoo pipe dream photographer Members of Binghamton’s Town-Gown Advisory Board (TGAB) discuss project proposals at their last meeting for the 2018-19 academic year on Thursday night at the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator.

Binghamton’s Town-Gown Advisory Board (TGAB) met Thursday night at the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator for its last meeting of the 2018-19 academic year, where subcommittee representatives gave summaries of project proposals for the upcoming academic year and members of the Frances Beal Society spoke out during the public comment portion of the meeting, calling the proposals too University-centric. The meeting began with a presentation by Scott Reigle, senior transportation planner for the Binghamton Metropolitan Transportation Study (BMTS), who showed the board plans for the Two Rivers Greenway, a project that creates walking and biking trails along the Susquehanna and Chenango rivers, separate from automobile traffic. Jared Kraham, co-chair of TGAB and executive assistant to the mayor of Binghamton, said the Two Rivers Greenway project is important to town-gown relations because “vibrant” communities are walkable cities, such as Boston and New York City. “They have river trails and waterfrontbased walking trails,” Kraham said. “To get Binghamton into the community we want it to be, this is a very integral part … That’s what it takes to improve the community, [beautify] it and [create] a sense of place.”

Continuing with themes of commuting, TGAB’s Transportation and Parking subcommittee presented its two proposals for next year: installing four bicycle stations in Broome County, at the intersection of Leroy and Murray streets, the University Downtown Center, the Broome County Junction bus station and a grocery store that is currently being built at 435 State St. in Binghamton’s North Side, and improving shared Off-Campus College Transportation (OCCT) and Broome County Transit (BCT) bus stops throughout Binghamton, according to Tanya Husick, Binghamton University executive director of Transportation and Parking Services. “We’re asking for money to build up to four additional shared bus stops,” Husick said. “What we’d be doing is putting in shelters with seats, lighting, [Americans with Disabilities Act] compliant. The reason for this is to improve the overall experience for bus users, increase ridership and decrease single-occupancy [vehicle] use. It’s important for the transit-dependent to have these amenities.” Other proposals came from the Dangerous Drinking and Underage Drinking subcommittee, Truth Pharm, University professors, the Student Housing subcommittee and the Promoting and Cultivating Positive Community Engagement subcommittee. The Dangerous Drinking and Underage Drinking subcommittee’s project proposal focused on the risk assessment, harm reduction and

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Student Fifteen students to speak at commencement creates move-out startup Speeches to focus on college careers, post-graduate plans Kimberly Gonzalez contributing writer

Binghamton Oﬀ-Campus Project aims to decrease waste David Julien

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As the 2018-19 academic year comes to a close, many students will be moving out of their off-campus houses and apartments, leaving behind unwanted belongings. To help combat this waste, a group of students has created the Binghamton Off-Campus Project, an initiative that aims to reduce waste by donating students’ unwanted items to the community. The project was started in 2018 by Binghamton University student Christina Fuller, a senior majoring in human development. Fuller, a Johnson City resident, wrote in an email that it stemmed from a discussion with her father and aunt regarding the amount of waste produced by BU students during the month of May. “My dad had read that BU students produced about 14 tons of garbage upon move out,” Fuller wrote. “After talking to a few students and landlords, I realized that a lot of this ‘garbage’ wasn’t actually garbage at all. It was items in good shape that were being left behind simply because students didn’t know what else to do with them.” With the help of the Intellectual Decisions on Environmental Awareness Solutions (IDEAS), an environmental

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Highlighting their college careers and future aspirations, 15 students will speak at 15 Binghamton University undergraduate commencement ceremonies this weekend. To be considered to be a student

speaker, a student must submit an application to their respective school. According to Elisabeth Faughnan, director of special events and commencement, most students are interviewed by their schools, but some schools choose to conduct a blind vote. There are also honorary degree recipients that speak during commencement ceremonies. These recipients, who can be nominated by anyone, must be approved by SUNY to

receive their degree. “Commencement is a huge group effort between myself and a wonderful team of about 46 people all across campus,” Faughnan wrote in an email. “We meet monthly in preparation for commencement, and this group includes members from each school, Physical Facilities, [the] Events Center, [the] Anderson Center, [Binghamton’s New York State University Police], Parking, Student Records, Dining Services, [the]

Educational Communications [Center], Communications and Marketing, [Services for Students with Disabilities] and more.” Faughnan wrote that student speeches are mandatorily reviewed, but rarely edited. Jessica Alzona, a senior majoring in nursing, will be speaking at the Decker School of Nursing ceremony and wrote

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Forum discusses bail reform, incarceration Community members voice concerns about jail conditions Jackson Galati

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kojo senoo pipe dream photographer Community members gather at United Presbyterian Church of Binghamton on Thursday evening for the Broome County Bail & Jail Community Forum.

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Discussing New York state’s new bail reform laws, students, faculty and community members came together at United Presbyterian Church of Binghamton on Thursday evening for the Broome County Bail & Jail Community Forum. A panel of activists and experts from the Greater Binghamton area spoke at the event along with professional football players Michael Thomas, a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints and Antoine Bethea, a safety for the New York Giants. Thomas and Bethea discussed how incarceration has affected their communities and why they now work to help other communities struggling with the same issue. “We’ve got a passion for this,” Thomas said. “And when you have a platform, you need to use that to try and make real change.” On April 1, the New York state Legislature passed a bill that eliminated

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Look to the community for local summer fun,

Open Studio Night showcases a diverse range of pieces,

Graduating seniors reflect on their time at BU,

Kyle Borshoﬀ named Pipe Dream’s Coach of the Year,

Softball eliminated on day three of conference tournament,

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Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell released a letter on Thursday stating he does not think charges should be filed against the school staff involved in the alleged strip search of four 12-yearold girls at East Middle School, according to WBNG. In January, four 12-year-old black girls were allegedly strip-searched in their middle school after administrators suspected they were in possession of drugs. The alleged strip search

led to community outcry with demonstrations organized by the Progressive Leaders Of Tomorrow (PLOT), a grassroots organization that aims to empower and liberate marginalized members of society. The Binghamton Police Department and the New York State Police have also not recommended any criminal charges.

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an email that she hopes her speech will prompt students to reflect on how the Decker School of Nursing influenced them. “My speech surrounds the question of, ‘Why nursing?’” Alzona wrote. “I hope my speech evokes emotion and thought, inspiring my fellow classmates to reminisce and really think about why they chose to become nurses.” According to Alzona, she has gone to the Speaking Center for help while practicing and writing her speech. “Student interns gave me feedback and advice on how to deliver a better speech utilizing eye contact and tones of voice,” Alzona wrote. Alzona is not the only student speaker seeking additional help while preparing to talk at commencement. Tiffany Dun, a senior majoring in psychology and one of the three student speakers in Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, also practiced with the Speaking Center and said she hopes her speech, which discusses her transfer from Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York to BU, her original move from Australia and her experiences playing

tennis for BU, gives students a different point of view on college. “I think I have a unique perspective on Binghamton that I would like to share,” Dun wrote in an email. “While a lot of people may live relatively [close by] or in neighboring states, I spent my four years at a college on the other side of the world. While I’ve only been at Binghamton for two years, I have met a lot of people who have influenced me in a positive way — so this is sort of a way that I can say thanks and reflect upon what I’ve learned.” Others, such as Julie Kunnumpurath, a senior majoring in computer science and the speaker for the Watson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, are keeping their speech under wraps. Kunnumpurath said she wants her speech to be a surprise, but hopes the topic will be relatable to the audience. “I am talking about something that I hope everyone, not just the graduates, can relate to,” Kunnumpurath wrote in an email. “That’s part of the reason that I applied to speak in the first place. What I am talking about is something that I feel like I have noticed is very prevalent around me, and so I wanted to share my take on it.”

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kojo senoo pipe dream photographer Community members gather at United Presbyterian Church of Binghamton on Thursday evening for the Broome County Bail & Jail Community Forum.

Attendees criticize state of Broome County Jail forum from page 1 pretrial detention and cash bail for most misdemeanor and nonviolent felony cases. According to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, the Broome County Jail housed an average of around 500 inmates each day in April 2019, a 4.6-percent increase from April 2018. Speakers at the event highlighted the multiple deaths that have occurred in Broome County Jail, criticizing the health care system in the jail. Jackie Wood, 54, of Binghamton, told the story of her brother, Rob Card, who died 13 days after being arrested and sent to the Broome County Jail in January. Card had a brain tumor and was not given his seizure medicine while incarcerated. He was rushed to the hospital after having a seizure and falling on his head multiple times. “We get to the hospital and he is in a coma with a tube stuck

down his throat,” Wood said. “When a tube is stuck down your throat, your tongue hangs out to the side — he looked like hell.” Other individuals spoke about their experiences inside the Broome County Jail, and gave firsthand accounts about the issues they faced. Chris Scott, 40, of Binghamton, was arrested at 16 and said he felt being sent to jail did not reform his life, but taught him the wrong values. “I was in prison with people who had been in jail for a long time, who’d been in and out of jail, so they had the criminal lifestyle,” Scott said. “They had been living this for a while, so this is who I was learning from. I wasn’t learning from people I should be learning from. I was in there and I was learning how to do criminal activity better.” Micah Barreiro, president of the Broome-Tioga chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

(NAACP), said the forum is meant to be a jumping-off point. “My final question is, ‘Now what?’” Barreiro said. “Are you going to go and sit with your friends and talk about ‘Man, that was incredible,’ and go sit home and do nothing? Or are you going to get up and educate the rest of the community, agitate those that are in office and make a serious change?” Talon Bryce Thomas, 26, of Binghamton, said he came to the event because of his brother’s experience with the jail system and his family’s inability to pay for his bail. According to Thomas, he has always had a close tie to the bail reform issue, but now feels motivated to do something about it. “We can talk about it as much as we want, but we got to get our feet wet, roll up our sleeves and get ready to do some work — action is going to be what brings the change,” Thomas said.

education associated with alcohol abuse by creating a twostage program that will research underage drinking and risktaking and interview students and community members affected by it, including local residents and business owners. Truth Pharm, a local nonprofit organization, has trained overdose prevention providers and is proposing training programs for overdose response, including how to use Narcan kits and fentanyl-testing strips. BU professors from the department of social work proposed a program that would install ID scanners at local bars to deter underage students from using fraudulent identification. The Student Housing subcommittee proposed an online module to keep University students informed of their rights as tenants and provide any information needed prior to signing leases with local landlords. The proposal includes updating the online landlord listing that would require landlords to have a certificate of compliance from Binghamton Code Enforcement in order to be included by the University. The Promoting and Cultivating Positive Community Engagement subcommittee brought a proposal from the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) which centered around the neighborhoods north of Main Street in Binghamton. It asked for a BU graduate student to partner with a hired resident to continue improvement of the neighborhood at a grassroots level, and earn the funds necessary for supplies, after-school and summer programming and classes for long-term sustainability. But the proposals were met

with scrutiny by students of the Frances Beal Society, an organization that aims to promote progressive change on campus and in the greater Binghamton community. Taj Robinson, a junior double-majoring in sociology and Latin American and Caribbean Area studies, and Bryce Lawson, a senior majoring in business administration, spoke up about their impression of the TGAB meeting. “A lot of these proposals are clearly very student- and University-oriented,” Robinson said. “There are more pressing things happening in the area that aren’t getting attention and the community organizations are not at these meetings. The board says it’s open for everyone, but it was difficult finding out when and where this meeting would be held, and the information just wasn’t easily accessible.” In 2017, the Frances Beal Society protested the University’s plans to fund a blue light system in Downtown Binghamton. Robinson said after the occupation of the Couper Administration Building, members hoped TGAB would help give the Binghamton community control over allocated resources from BU. “The reason we occupied [Couper] was because there was a lot of money the University was supposed to allocate to the community, and it just wasn’t happening,” Robinson said. “What came out of that was the Town-Gown Advisory Board, and now it’s been two years and the board hasn’t been very clear or open about what proposals were being made and why certain ones were being funded.” Randall Edouard, co-chair of the TGAB, interim dean of students and assistant vice president for student affairs,

did not respond directly to the students’ comments, but gave a statement after the meeting concluded. “The Town-Gown Advisory Board meetings are always open to the public and we have traditionally done press releases in order to let the community know what’s going on,” Edouard said. “We welcome the community and the reason that we purposefully have community-based organizations on the board is so that they can engage with the community and bring their ideas to the board.” Edouard said work will continue on the TGAB website so it’s used more in the future and remains up-to-date. “We’ll always get criticized in terms of ‘We didn’t know this happened,’ or ‘We didn’t know this was going on,’ but we send out Dateline and B-Line announcements, we announce it in classes and within the committees — but sometimes people don’t see the messages or find out about it,” Edouard said. “It’s always open to the public, anybody can come and at the end of the meetings we always offer a time for public comment so we can take those into consideration.” Maggie Cusanelli, a sophomore majoring in philosophy, politics and law, said she came to the TGAB meeting because she hoped to learn more about the process. “I’m glad I came — I find the politics of this stuff really interesting,” Cusanelli said. “Coming to the Town-Gown, I was surprised by the lack of community members at the meeting. I think it is still early on, but hopefully they’ll update their website and get this to be more community member-based — how they wanted it to be.”

BU hosts semiannual de-stress activities for finals week Events include therapy dogs, free fitness classes Sheila Krische

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Therapy dogs, composting and free exercise classes are just some of the activities included in this semester’s version of Stress-free Bing and #StudyBing. A semiannual occurrence at Binghamton University, each semester features different destress related activities during finals week as a means to help students relieve stress and take a break from studying. This semester’s de-stress events began with Stress-free Bing on April 15 and #StudyBing, which

began May 6 and will last until the end of finals on May 17. One of the de-stress events hosted at BU included the Endicott Therapy Dogs event, hosted on May 7 at Endicott Hall of Newing College, where approximately 60 people interacted with five different types of dogs. Mena Hamza, an undeclared freshman, said she attended the event to play with the dogs so she would feel less stressed. “I felt good once the dogs came in,” Hamza said. “I felt less stressed.” According to Nicole Metrick, a sophomore majoring in nursing, the event was a good way for her to take a break from her work. “I enjoyed the chance to

pet the dogs,” Metrick said. “It was a nice way to break up my studying.” Other dog-related de-stress activities include the annual Pet-a-Pooch event, which is hosted by Residential Life and Pet-a-Pooch teams. Various organizations across the University have also taken part in de-stressing the campus, such as the Hinman College Council, which hosted a stresseat event, BU Libraries, which executed its annual Library Rave and the Astronomy Club, which hosted a de-stress with liquid nitrogen event. Other events include complimentary treats throughout the week, meditation rooms and free chair massages.

For #StudyBing, the East Gym is also offering free group fitness classes, including Zumba, Stress Buster Bootcamp and Pool Pilates, for all students, faculty and staff during finals week from May 6 to May 17. No membership is needed to take part in the events. Bhav Dhandi, a sophomore majoring in business administration, said she utilizes the free gym classes because they help her deal with stress while also helping her focus during her finals. “Personally, my favorite class is spinning,” Dhandi said. “I like to go the gym to deal with the stress. I focus all my energy and feel better when I’m studying later.”

christine derosa staff photographer Binghamton University hosts a rave in the garage of Glenn G. Bartle Library as part of Stress-free Spring and #StudyBing.

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Student leads initiative to combat end-of-semester waste moving from page 1 awareness and outreach club at BU, Fuller was able to set her project in motion in May 2018. In its first year, Fuller’s project exceeded her own expectations, garnering over 100 responses from students. Now in its second year, she wrote that she hopes to take all the experiences from last year to make this one even more successful. “For the entire month of May I drove around in my Subaru Forester picking up and dropping off carload after carload of donations,” Fuller wrote. “I’ve taken what I learned last year and made some big changes to make the project run smoother. I’ve recruited some volunteers, found a way to raise some money to pay for gas and made stipulations on what I can and can’t accept

as donations.” To donate, students have to fill out a Google form to provide their availability and details about the items they are donating. Then, Fuller and her team of volunteers can confirm an exact pickup time along with a list of what students can and cannot donate. Gabriel Lesser, a senior majoring in political science, said the project can accomplish a great deal of good and should be replicated around the country. “I think it’s a really cool idea, especially with how much waste there is in the country,” Lesser said. “We absolutely should try to cut down our waste considering our ever-changing climate and since we’re consuming more than ever before.” Jeffrey Uy, a sophomore majoring in biology, said

many of the students graduating next week could use the service to donate things they cannot move with them. “This is really helpful since so many students don’t have cars to do this themselves,” Uy said. “It’s a really good idea especially with so many seniors graduating and most will want to give their stuff away.” Fuller wrote that she hopes that students will also do their own part to decrease waste while moving out. “I want to remind people is that while we are happy to come to pick up your items for you, we do encourage anyone who has the means to do so to take the items directly to the donation locations themselves as this is a small scale program and will lessen the burden on us,” Fuller wrote.

rebecca kiss photography editor Christina Fuller, a senior majoring in human development, picks up and drops off carloads of donations as part of her Binghamton Off-Campus Project, which aims to reduce waste by donating students’ unwanted items to the community.

Campus welcomes new biology research honor society TriBeta inducts 65 undergraduate students Rose Coschignano contributing writer

On Thursday night, 65 undergraduate students at Binghamton University were inducted into the new campus chapter of Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta), a national honor society for biological sciences. Spurred by student interest in TriBeta’s research-oriented agenda, the new chapter was formed through the combined efforts of students and faculty within the University’s biology department. Mio Ito, vice president of BU’s chapter of TriBeta and a sophomore majoring in biology, said the new

chapter was created because there was a need for a more researchfocused student organization. “We wanted a club that was more research-focused, because there are a lot of science clubs across campus, but a lot of them are more pre-med,” Ito said. According to Talia Cheifetz, president of BU’s chapter of TriBeta and a sophomore majoring in biology, the new chapter will help students at BU network and gain greater employment opportunities. “By having our own chapter at Binghamton, this will allow BU students to network with students and faculty throughout the country at national TriBeta conventions,” Cheifetz wrote in an email. “Additionally, a strong alumni network can be established over the years. This

will aid students in securing internships and independent research opportunities that otherwise may not be easily accessible.” The induction ceremony featured talks from both Steven Tammariello, keynote speaker for the event and an associate professor of biology at BU, and Dave Royer, a district director for TriBeta. Tammariello kicked off the ceremony by discussing the importance of diversity for future ideas and research. “What I would hope for this group of people is that you’re diverse enough, so at your meetings you can come up with different things to talk about,” Tammariello said. “It shouldn’t just be pre-med. It shouldn’t just be ecology. It should be

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everything. Because as you move on in life, you’re going to find that the more broad training you have, the better you’re going to be at thinking and at designing experiments.” According to Royer, TriBeta is an organization specifically geared toward helping aid students in their pursuit of knowledge. “The TriBeta [honor] society is for students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending the boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research,” Royer said. According to Cheifetz, the group already has multiple events planned for this upcoming fall as the organization aims to root itself on campus and establish a

connection with other chapters across the United States. “The organization will establish professional events, such as graduate panel speakers, [group-study] sessions, service projects and scientific writing workshops, as well as more recreational [and] fundraising activities such as bake sales, bio-themed pancake breakfasts and ice cream socials,” Cheifetz wrote. “More than anything, we want to foster an active community of biologists and biology-interested folks who are able and willing to make a difference.” To join the society as a full member, a BU student must acquire at least a 3.0 GPA after taking 12 credits of biology classes at BU, and to join as an associate member, a student

would need a 2.8 GPA and 10 credits from biology classes at BU. TriBeta at BU is also open to graduate students, as well as BU alumni who wish to become honorary members through the University. Before the undergraduates signed their names in the official TriBeta members’ book, Tammariello advised the inductees to utilize the organization to expand their knowledge and opportunities. “Take this opportunity of having this great organization here, and use it in order to broaden your knowledge base, to broaden your horizons and to become as good as you can in biomedical sciences, biological sciences or whatever you do,” he said.

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WARRIORS

You’ve made it to the home stretch, Bartle Warrior. After many nights spent in the library throughout the year, you’re just a few finals and papers away from summer. If only you hadn’t spent every weekend at the bar this semester, things might have been easier now. But alas, now you’re stuck seeing the sun rise from Bartle and pounding the Adderall. Good luck, Bartle Warrior.

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The department of art and design showcased student work at this year’s Open Studio Night.

Student art, demos featured at Open Studio Night 2019 Both art majors and non-majors participated Patrick Earns

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Student artwork lined the walls of the Fine Arts Building on Friday, May 10 as part of the art and design department’s fifth-annual Open Studio Night. The event sought to display the creative talents of the student body with a wide variety of art forms. All three floors of the Fine Arts Building were used to hang work, with floor stickers indicating where attendees

should head to find one of the several galleries used to showcase hundreds of pieces. The Elsie B. Rosefsky Memorial Art Gallery was specifically designated as the Seniors Exhibition, showcasing the works of graduating students in the department of art and design. Other rooms hosted demonstrations of artistic techniques, such as printmaking and laser cutting. The art on display was diverse in both style and message, with a hyperrealistic drawing of the University’s Spine featured just a floor below a painting of Yoda from the “Star Wars” franchise in outer space. Some of the artists, such as Randy Kipnis, a sophomore

majoring in biomedical engineering, were required to submit a piece as part of a class. Despite taking an art and design course as a general education requirement, Kipnis said that the experience may have led him to a new interest in artistic expression. “I don’t think I’m gonna pursue art anymore at school, but maybe over the summer if I want to feel creative,” Kipnis said. “It’s kind of therapeutic to just sit down and draw some art. I don’t know if it’s a creative outlet for me but it’s just calming, even if I’m not good at it.” Some artists on display said they were happy to see their own contributions, as well as enjoying

the opportunity to view the pieces of others in the art and design department. Colleen Fucigna, a sophomore majoring in biology who submitted work as part of a class, talked about the value of showing student art to such a wide audience. “I always find it very enjoyable to have so much support for the art community, because I think a lot of times it goes underappreciated,” Fucigna said. “There are students who work all semester on these things and it’s just so cool to go around and see people from every year, and everything that they’ve been working on. I like seeing that.” Costa Sakellariou, a lecturer

in the art and design department, served as the curator of the Seniors Exhibition. He discussed his satisfaction with the quality of the pieces on display. “I think the level of work speaks for itself, I mean, each year it’s improving and getting stronger,” Sakellariou said. “Some of the work is really outstanding this year.” When asked about what made the event so popular, Sakellariou stressed the diversity of the various rooms and the element of exploration. “I think by nature, it’s fun to wander,” Sakellariou said. “And also, there are a lot of secrets behind these different galleries,

different processes that happen. It’s a chance for people to see what happens in a print studio, what happens in a sculpture studio. You get a taste of it and I think it piques a lot of interest for people to come and sample.” When talking about the value of the studio to the broader campus, Sakellariou mentioned the ability for an open event such as this to help students find a newfound interest in the arts. “Going to galleries is not an exclusive thing, and it doesn’t have to be an elite thing either,” Sakellariou said. “I think it’s a way to popularize the event among those who’ve never come in contact with it.”

Binghamton Food Rescue A guide to spending this to host summer fundraiser summer in Binghamton Attendees are encouraged to donate food or money Gabriela Iacovano

assistant arts & culture editor

This week, residence hall garbage rooms will fill as Binghamton University students finish their finals, clean out their dorms and head home for the semester. Students looking to destress this weekend after cleaning out the mini-fridge might want to bring some of their leftover food to Binghamton Food Rescue’s Summer Launch Party Fundraiser & Food Drive. Binghamton Food Rescue is an entirely volunteer-based organization that aims to minimize food waste in the Binghamton area. Both student and local volunteers bring leftover food from farmers markets, supermarkets and restaurants to the North of Main (NoMa) Community Empowerment Center at 85 Walnut St. for distribution. Eliana Epstein, a volunteer at Binghamton Food Rescue and a first-year graduate student studying sustainable communities, said one goal of the organization is to foster a welcoming environment for people who use the distribution center. “We try to make it so it’s an

experience, so when you come through the doors of 85 Walnut [St.] we’ll have coffee and we’re always making soup or pasta or tacos or doing something fun,” she said. “We try to make it more of a community space.” Saturday’s fundraising event will start after the group conducts its normal weekend distribution. There will be a barbecue, live music, lawn games, hula hoops, informational programming from organizations such as Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments (VINES) and Cornell Cooperative Extension, an auction and more. Epstein said while there are some BU students involved in Binghamton Food Rescue, the board and volunteer network are mostly made up of community members, and the organization hopes to see students getting more involved by dropping off their endof-semester food waste. “We have a really hard time accessing students because a lot of them aren’t from here, and they might learn about food justice, but don’t really care about it,” she said. “It’s hard to engage students, but if there’s something they can do, like dropping off their food, that might help us branch out.” Epstein also stressed that busy students should email Binghamton Food Rescue to have

their extra food picked up if they can’t make it to the event. According to Epstein, monetary proceeds from the fundraiser will hopefully contribute to larger projects within the organization, such as expansion of food distribution programs into the American Civic Association on Front Street. “A lot of the people who are part of the American Civic Association are immigrants, so they don’t always qualify for food stamps yet, but they also sometimes can’t afford groceries, so they’re in a blind spot in the system,” she said. “We’re really excited to help with that.” Epstein said she hopes the event draws the community together regardless of whether attendees are financially able to donate. “Instead of a fundraiser just for the people that we’re collecting funds from, we want it to be a community event,” she said. “We want people who donate food, people who are receiving food, people who are our friends, our family people, people who live in the area or anyone to be able to come.” The Summer Launch Party Fundraiser & Food Drive will be held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 at 85 Walnut St. Donations of either food or money are encouraged.

Explore flea markets, music festivals and more Calendra Scahill staff writer

While most students head home each summer to relax and forget about the losses that were taken this semester, some are still stuck in Binghamton for classes, jobs or other responsibilities. It may seem disheartening to see your friends thriving on vacation while you’re stranded in a ghost town, but don’t fret. Binghamton offers much more than Downtown icons like The Rat and Lost Dog Cafe as forms of entertainment. If you’re a student staying in the area, follow Pipe Dream’s guide to get you through Binghamton’s hottest summer events. 1. Binghamton Zoo’s Flea Market & Book Sale Location: Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park Date: May 18 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by the local zoo to see more than just cute animals. The Binghamton Zoo is hosting a flea market and book sale where crafts, gently used books and other items will be on sale. There will be several local vendors to shop from and the proceeds from the book sale will benefit the Binghamton Zoo. If you want to explore the area without breaking the bank, this is a great opportunity. 2. Femania 2019 Date: June 21 from 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. Location: Cyber Cafe West 3. Harper M. Stantz Rec Park Music Fest Date: July 14 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location: Recreation Park

Community members and students unite to minimize food waste.

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Can’t make it to Governors Ball in New York City? No problem. Binghamton has a unique music scene to satisfy your need for summer music festival vibes. Head to Femania at Cyber Cafe

provided by historic owego marketplace (fb) Students residing in Binghamton this summer can still have fun by exploring the local community.

West on Main Street to celebrate women and see six local female artists sing original music. The show will also highlight visual artists who will display and sell their art throughout the venue. If that doesn’t suit you, Recreation Park will host its 23rd-annual Rec Park Music Fest, recently renamed the Harpur M. Stantz Music Fest in memoriam of a community member, that will feature some of the region’s best performers. 4. Broome Art Trail 2019 Date: June 1 and 2 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Broome County If you want to channel your artsy side, go on the first-annual Broome Art Trail. The tour will feature over 100 participating artists and arts organizations across 53 venues throughout Broome County. Showing artists’ work includes painting, drawing, sculpture, fiber, woodworking, printmaking, ceramics, jewelry and more, so you’ll be sure to find something that piques your interest. 5. Conklin Fair Date: July 11, 12 and 13 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Location: Conklin Fair Grounds If you’re missing Spring Fling, you can relive the fun at the 48thannual Conklin Fair. Conklin is

only 20 minutes away, so if you’re bored, this is an easy solution. The fair will feature a parade, opening ceremony, games, rides, food, live music and other entertainment. 6. Strawberry Festival Date: June 14 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and June 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: Downtown Owego Strawberries are an essential summer snack, and now you can go to a festival dedicated to this yummy fruit. The twoday event will highlight more than just strawberries as there will be over 100 vendors, food, live entertainment, a parade, fireworks and more. Make sure to grab some strawberry shortcake while you’re there. 7. Road trip Binghamton can get old, especially when you live here the whole year. Luckily, Binghamton is a short ride away from other big cities such as Ithaca, Syracuse and attractions like the Pocono Mountains. Take advantage of the sunshine and go on a hike in the Pocono Mountains or visit the gorges in Ithaca and swim near the rushing waterfalls. If Binghamton’s continual gloom doesn’t seem to falter, head to Destiny USA, Syracuse’s gigantic mall, to shop, catch a movie, do an escape room and more.

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Senior Columns

Learning to take the reins

Emily Kaufman Editor-in-Chief I’ve always been good at following the rules. The codified classroom rules that my teachers outlined every school year, the rules of grammar and spelling that seemed to stick with ease, the rubrics for completing my assignments and the unwritten rules of social interactions that I was sometimes too aware of have always guided me. Breaking the rules scared me, and it was always easier to follow them than to make up my own way through life. When I started college, I knew I wanted to join the student newspaper. My eagerness to stick to a set of rules made me a great copy editor when I joined Pipe Dream during my second week at Binghamton University, and I never wanted to do anything else. I was happy enough sitting in the corner, listening to the conversations of everyone around me, learning so many things about their lives and about Binghamton while I remained anonymous. I didn’t think I was meant to be doing anything else, so I came to every production for my two-hour shifts and barely said a word to anyone for a whole year. I didn’t even want my name to be in print.

College life seemed pretty simple — I went to class (most of the time), got food with my roommates at C4, went Downtown on the weekends and drank the same pink lemonade punch. I was content with living life on autopilot because I didn’t have to make many decisions. I’ve always been an anxious person, and making decisions of any kind has always been difficult for me, so following the same routine was just fine. I was comfortable with the way things were and I never wanted them to change. But in December of my sophomore year, my grandma passed away. And I was coping well enough until May of the same academic year, when my nana suddenly passed away. My status quo had been completely interrupted, and I couldn’t even process how much it affected me until the bad things seemed to keep piling up. My campus job — of all things — made my anxiety flare up like nothing else, and I dreaded going to every shift. A week before the start of my junior year in August, I found out that I wouldn’t be able to live on the West Side with my roommates in the house that we had been talking about since we signed our

lease in October. Instead, I got the very last available single room on campus in Hillside Community. I felt trapped on top of a literal hill, I was living with strangers and trying to adjust to the steep learning curve of abruptly becoming Opinions Editor after another last-minute change. I continued going through life on autopilot, but it was getting harder and harder to go to class, to do my schoolwork, to cook for myself, to keep putting one foot in front of the other. As I spent every day riding the campus shuttle to and from my classes, I realized just how much the depression had set in, and that maybe it had been there for a lot longer than I thought. I knew I had to make the conscious choice to help myself, but the difficulties of making that decision — of advocating for myself and trying to move my life in a healthier direction — seemed to outweigh the benefits. It wasn’t until some of my dearest friends encouraged me to seek help that I finally took the leap, and jumping nearly took everything out of me. But I landed on my feet because it was exactly what I needed. I’m not going to spend time preaching about the benefits of therapy and antidepressants, but making the conscious choice to help myself was one of the best decisions I could have made. I’ve learned that there’s no better catalyst for growth than time; that although I didn’t always recognize it, I was constantly surrounded by love and support from my roommates, my family and my adopted family at Pipe Dream; that the bad things that had uprooted my sense of normalcy didn’t make my whole life bad; that the professors who showed me boundless empathy and encouraged me to pursue projects I was interested in could help heal me; that stepping outside my comfort zone was always worth it; and that even when I thought I was OK with being a copy editor forever, getting to know the people in the office around me and ending college as Pipe Dream’s Editor-

in-Chief was way more fulfilling and fun than sitting quietly in that corner. It’s no secret that I’ll miss looking out my window to see Court Street every day, my roommates sprawled out in my living room watching TV, the mountains and the fall foliage and spending countless hours a week working and seeing my friends in the windowless Pipe Dream office. I’ll even miss the things that seemed to suck: losing hours of sleep from the late production nights that sometimes seemed to last forever, hauling my groceries on blue buses and the gray Binghamton skies that never let the sunshine through. After all the

“It wasn’t until some of my dearest friends encouraged me to seek help that I finally took the leap, and jumping nearly took everything out of me. But I landed on my feet because it was exactly what I needed.” time I spent wishing that it could all just be over, now I wish I had just a little bit more time in this place that has taught me so much — that has allowed me to grow into the person I never imagined I could be. But for now, all I can do is say thanks to the people who helped me carve out my home in Binghamton; who taught me that following all of life’s rules isn’t nearly as satisfying as making up some of your own. — Emily Kaufman is a senior majoring in English and Pipe Dream’s editor-in-chief. She was the opinions editor in 2017-18 and the assistant opinions editor in spring 2017.

Finding a constant in the transience of college life

Bridget McCusker Managing Editor For someone who’s constantly surrounded by words, it’s difficult now to find the right ones, to express what these past four years at Binghamton University have meant to me. Our time as students is so long, bogged down with tests and papers, and yet so fleeting at the same time. Back during freshman year, those first few weeks felt endless, and all I wanted was to just get through my time at college. Everything back then felt so transient, so disconnected from the rest of my life, so new and, at times, so

lonely. College life was strange to me; you enter, you know you’ll have to leave when your four years are up and yet, you have to construct a home for yourself in those four years, separate, for the most part, from whatever you’ve known before. And I really didn’t know if I’d be able to; I always had trouble putting myself out there. And it was tough, as I suspect it is for many college freshmen, but I’m glad I had to feel all of that, because it left me searching for real meaning from my time

here. When I went to my first English class here my second semester, we started learning about the metaphysical poets and that was pretty much all it took — I did what I knew I’d wanted to do basically since freshman year of high school, and declared my English major. Since then, my classes have been at times my savior and at other times the last thing on my mind, but I’ll always be grateful to have studied something I loved, with a few professors who inspired me and made me love it even more. But what really changed my life here was the moment at the start of my sophomore year, when I did what any newly declared English major would do, and I went to the college newspaper GIM. I could feel an energy in the Pipe Dream office. You know when you walk into someone’s home, and you can feel its history, how lived in it is, how many important moments have taken place there? That’s what I felt in the Pipe Dream office. It was different then, with decades-old couches and writing all over the walls, mismatched furniture and eccentric, unfamiliar personalities, but I felt something similar to that timelessness that had attracted me to my study of English in the first place. And when I found out there was a section of the paper specifically for editing grammar

and spelling and correcting mistakes, I knew there was a home for me too — where all my neurotic, perfectionist anxieties were not only in good company, but necessary to making a good paper. Still, I often felt like an outsider for a while. I would go to production, and the weirdest part of being a copy editor here is that

elected Managing Editor, but everyone else did, and I can’t thank you all enough for that. There were a lot of parts of my college experience I could talk about here, but Pipe Dream has been the most meaningful. I’ve seen late, crowded nights and cold, lonely mornings in this office, and every now and then I’d find myself alone in here,

“Through all the late nights and tough decisions, all the things we achieved and all the laughs, I owe so many of the good times I’ve had at BU to Pipe Dream.” it seems like you know everyone on staff, but no one quite knows you. I should mention how shy I was, how scared — and yet, how eager to be a part of things. Luckily, I had a Copy Desk Chief leading my section who saw that for me too, and encouraged me to apply to be on production staff. And my luck here never turned, because since then, everyone around me has encouraged me. I never had faith in my own leadership skills when I became Copy Desk Chief or when I was

looking through archived issues from the ‘70s, through negatives from when staff still used film cameras, through old photos of staff members at their desks in the office, and I know that my hunch, back in sophomore year, was right — that this whole paper is the result of so many people who have loved it and devoted so many hours to it, over years and years. And now, I can count myself as one of them. Every ounce of effort I put into Pipe Dream has paid off, and I

got to do it surrounded by people who became so important to me, and who taught me so much of what I now know. After each day of classes and work, I loved being able to come back to the Pipe Dream office, and to be able to have a home here. I could’ve had a regular sleep schedule or, who knows, maybe even have done my schoolwork on time, but instead I spent hours and hours in this newsroom, and I wouldn’t change a thing. All I can say is that I’m lucky to have found Pipe Dream at all. And I’m lucky that everyone else on our masthead found it at the same time, and I’m lucky all those who were here before us made it the place we know today. Through all the late nights and tough decisions, all the things we achieved and all the laughs, I owe so many of the good times I’ve had at BU to Pipe Dream. And for anyone who’s ever picked up an issue, thank you. Paying attention to this campus has always been our main priority, and I loved being able to use my time to help tell the stories of others. I hope we’ve used our voices for good. — Bridget McCusker is a senior majoring in English. She is the managing editor. She was copy desk chief for spring of 2018 and assistant copy desk chief for fall of 2017.

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OPINIONS

Being OK with being unapologetic

Sarah Molano PRISM Editor & Opinions Editor The first article I wrote for Pipe Dream prompted an entire response column from the conservative campus publication. When you Google my name, it comes up: “The Left’s Fetishization of Violence:

A Response to Sarah Molano.” Apparently, that’s going to follow me for the rest of my life any time a prospective employer looks up my name, and that used to terrify me. But now, I think I’m OK with that.

Growing up, I never wanted to be known as the annoying, angry activist girl that shitty shows like “South Park” make fun of. I wanted to be the chill girl that everyone, or at least everyone I deemed worthy, liked. But that’s the thing about becoming a political organizer — you never look for the fight; the fight comes to you. Nobody wants to be constantly marching and yelling; nobody wants to always be angry. The thing about fighting against injustice is that you’re forced into that position; someone else decided the rules of the game, and rigged it against you, and now it’s up to you to do something about it. I like to think I’m doing something about it. When I came to Binghamton University and experienced instance after instance of blatant racism, and the inaction from the University that followed, the fight came to me. While I always get a kick out of protesting out in the streets, I was craving a platform where I could get my opinions

out to more people than just the immediate passersby at a demonstration. Pipe Dream granted me that opportunity.

and fighting for the most marginalized people, and doing that by any means necessary. Being on Pipe Dream has

“While I always get a kick out of protesting out in the streets, I was craving a platform where I could get my opinions out to more people than just the immediate passersby at a demonstration. Pipe Dream granted me that opportunity.” If you’ve followed my columns at all, you probably know where I stand on a multitude of topics, and I won’t spend time recapping all my views. Put simply, it mostly comes down to centering

pushed me to unapologetically express my opinions after I spent so many years of my life treading lightly and trying to avoid conflict with people I disagree with. Special shoutout to Aaron Bondar for indirectly

starting my columnist career by writing an article that I simply had to write a response to. It sounds ridiculous, and sort of backhanded (sorry Aaron, you’re a good sport), but that’s really how it all began. Pipe Dream completely changed the trajectory of my college career. It made me realize that I actually hate biology and chemistry and that I should switch to an English major. It allowed me to turn my passion for political activism into something I can make a career out of, or so I hope. I would love to recap all the amazing moments I had throughout these four years in college, but it only seems fitting to focus on Pipe Dream as it was so incredibly integral to my development as a person. — Sarah Molano is a senior majoring in English. She is the opinions editor and the PRISM editor. She was the copy desk chief in fall of 2018 and assistant copy desk chief in spring of 2018.

Proving your doubters wrong

Samuel Ditchek Sports Editor I would like to consider myself a man of principle. When I put forth my best effort, keenly aware I did an exceptional job, and it happens to not be good enough for someone else, I figure that person does not deserve it anyway. This was my mentality having been a deferred early-action candidate from Binghamton University in 2015. I thought to myself that if

a place known to be notoriously gray with an overpopulation of people from Long Island did not want me the first time around, then I would not want it on the second go, either. While I bitterly depreciated BU and all it had to offer for months, I had finally received an acceptance email the same year on a Friday night in March. Initially, I told my

parents there was no way I would ever consider attending an institution that, in my eyes, rejected me. Like any good parents, they told me to put my ego aside and give Binghamton a chance. They helped me make arguably the best decision of my life. Now this man of principle was on a mission. He wanted to prove to those who questioned his value at the Admissions Office that they erred in denying him an early acceptance. That man would go on to graduate magna cum laude, enroll in a near top-50 law school straight out of college and turn in a Binghamton career characterized by extensive participation in multiple oncampus organizations. It’s safe to say the Admissions Office got it wrong the first time. In regard to that extracurricular involvement, there is not a more defining feature than my time as sports editor for Pipe Dream. With the help of ultimately three assistants, I was able to propel a section of four contributors to one with 14, extend sports coverage to 19 out of 21 Binghamton teams and institute a biweekly podcast

that featured interviews and analysis. While my personal academic accolades were satisfying, the Sports section still stands as my proudest collegiate accomplishment. If it were not for my parents, I would never have given BU another chance. This school will always have a special place in my heart, in large part due to

to talking sports and receiving fantasy football advice for the rest of our lives. Justin, Ed and Sam, from the first days all three of you joined the section, I knew Sports had a prosperous future. You have all been tremendously dedicated to Pipe Dream, and I cannot wait to witness where you take the section. Always make sure to

“Like any good parents, they told me to put my ego aside and give Binghamton a chance. They helped me make arguably the best decision of my life.” the incredible individuals I met at or through Pipe Dream. Evan, you’ve stuck it out with me as my right-hand man on staff since the first production junior year. We’ve advocated for office water coolers and fans, triple-boxed countless sports games and cried over both the Knicks and the Giants. I know this is by no means the end of our friendship, so I look forward

keep a tally for every time Ed mentions the glorious city that is Buffalo, talks about legendary Binghamton student-athletes and drives his Zamboni to the office. Grace, Ariel and Jill, you three taught me all about the Kardashians and Jenners, introduced me to ciabatta bread and brought me an unhealthy number of cookies. Thanks for

being like my third, fourth and fifth sisters! Editorial Board, glad I could always provide some comedic relief when we tried to pick from the hundreds of different ways the University messed something up or the incalculable number of things that are wrong with the school. Still wish I could have done editorial art at least once. D.O.B., never have I met someone more dedicated and passionate about their work in my entire life. You have been a pleasure to work with for the past two years and you are by far the best person at their job in the University. Pipe Dream, while it isn’t a secret that I questioned the importance of staff meetings, the almost 1,000 hours I spent in WB03 have undoubtedly contributed to my personal growth. I will always miss the countless nights spent at the Sports desk surrounded by some of my closest friends. I could live without the Nirchi’s and Hots, though. — Sam Ditchek is a senior majoring in history. He has been the sports editor since fall 2017.

Finding my unlikely home

Rebecca Kiss Photography Editor I started off senior year with a lot of uncertainty. I was back in cloudy Binghamton after a summer of running away from my subconscious realization that I didn’t want to go to grad school for my major. As I sat on my sheetless bed in an empty house, I felt an overwhelming sense of dread about the year to come and the inevitable decisions I would have to make

about my future. I was unsure about what to do after college, and senior year felt like an ending I was unprepared for. At first, most of my anxiety was focused on what to expect from the occupants who would fill the six empty bedrooms of my big, cold and definitely haunted new home. I had known three of my roommates from the Binghamton Food Co-op, and

they were the most lovable granola girls I had ever met. We were living with three other girls that I had barely a few conversations with. The gravity of the gamble I had taken by jumping on their lease at the very last minute without really knowing most of my roommates suddenly hit me. The spring semester of my junior year involved a challenging living situation, a lot of fighting with my best friend and two upper-level chemistry labs on top of my own research. I was constantly exhausted and barely remember those four months. It was supposed to feel like a fresh start, but instead I was terrified. I left my empty house for Pipe Dream production that afternoon and came home to a kitchen of six smiling, laughing people all trying to cook dinner at the same time. I instantly knew that everything would be OK. What followed was an incredible year, still filled with fights, work and many tears, but I had people who were on my side through it all. To my roommates Lauren, Lurin, Haley, Sharon, Kat and Clare, thank you for always filling our house with love, kindness and

acceptance. I am so fortunate to have met you. Thank you, Co-op kids, for creating an environment of inclusivity, love and compassion. If you’ll be in Binghamton next semester, do yourself a favor and join the Food Co-op. Trust

I would be the Photo Editor, I would have thought you were crazy. Thank you for the past four years. Evan, thanks for this semester. I’ll miss doing shoulder stands side by side with you. Good things are coming for

“I left my empty house for Pipe Dream production that afternoon and came home to a kitchen of six smiling, laughing people all trying to cook dinner at the same time. I instantly knew that everything would be OK.” me, you won’t regret it. Noah, Quinoa, I will always cherish our farmers market bike rides, city vegan food tours, cleaning shifts and your ability to always make me laugh. You are an amazing human being, and I’m so glad to have shared my Co-op memories with you. My Pipe Dream family, if you told me freshman year that

you, and I’m so excited to see you succeed. Ariel, Queen, I’m so excited to see what you do with our section next year. Thanks for being the best assistant. Jill, my honorary roommate, I love you so much. Thank you for teaching me how to accept people for who they are. You are one of the most genuine

and kind people I have ever met. Thank you for everything. I can’t wait for all of our future adventures and to see the wonderful things in store for you. Kim and Grace, my public Ivy princesses, I know we don’t like emotions, but I love both of you too much. Grace, my fellow wine mom, we have come such a long way since our sophomore days. I’m so inspired by your ability to unapologetically be yourself; you’ve taught me to embrace my inner Grace. Thank you for always being there for me. Kim, you are my everything. Thank you for your honesty, openness and for showing me how to go for what I want, ruthlessly or not. I’m so thankful for you and your friendship. You’ll always have my vote, Madame President. Although I’m so not ready for the end of senior year, and I still don’t know what’s next for me, at least now I’m not so afraid, because I have my people. I seriously love you guys. — Rebecca Kiss is a senior majoring in chemistry. She is the photo editor. She was assistant photo editor in 2017-18.

OPINIONS

bupipedream.com | May 13, 2019

Feed your own creative spark

Cory Bremer Design Manager Being a creative at Binghamton University can be frustrating. Teachers and departments are most of the time not sufficient, and critique can sometimes be impotent, if not derogative to your original vision altogether. To clarify, I am talking specifically about my experiences in the design department, so this particular assessment is not necessarily constituent of the entire department of art and design. This is also not to say that there aren’t some great professors

in the department, certainly not. But if I may say so, I believe that many other art students also feel this way about their major to some degree. Admittedly, it was at the request (order, more like) of a particularly good professor to apply for an internship here at Pipe Dream, which began my career here. And I think that, within the span of the past two years, I’ve been able to mold this paper into the clean — and at times, superbly designed — piece

of editorial layout you hold in your hands now. And if there was one major takeaway, one piece of advice that I advertise consistently to others who feel a bit stifled in their creative endeavors, it would be to trust yourself the most. Especially in design, but perhaps to a greater degree in other artistic ventures, there are a million different ways to go about the millions of creative decisions you have to make while working on something. But regardless of what others might suggest to you, or what you think someone more “skilled” would do in your position, it’s essential to remember that YOU are the one in that position. And no matter what you use as reference, or what suggestions you do take, what you create is entirely something only you could make. When I started at Pipe Dream, this concept was daunting to me. Experimentation seemed dire, since ultimately it was other people’s work that I was playing around with. But decisions wouldn’t get made, and as a result, deadlines got pushed. It wasn’t until I began to look at other college publications to see what they were doing, that I realized the importance of “grabbing” the content a little. Within reason, I allowed myself to do what I wanted to with the raw materials of copy and

photography, and create things that were not simply student ventures into typography. Now that I knew where I needed to go with the paper, all it took was the experimentation and time

essential to any creative process to seek out and cling tightly to the niche you cut for yourself in your field. If you are a designer enrolled here now, and you are reading this, please do yourself

“I was empowered by the understanding of where I stood in the scheme of newspaper design, and good university paper design at that. I took what I resonated with, and created something that I was happy with creating.” necessary to raise its level to that of other universities’. I was empowered by the understanding of where I stood in the scheme of newspaper design, and good university paper design at that. I took what I resonated with, and created something that I was happy with creating. And I believe this is the missing link of the art curriculum I’ve experienced so far and (though it may be a bit obvious) is good advice for anyone who wants more from their work. It is

a favor and follow AIGA Eye on Design, Fonts In Use, Typewolf or wade through any of the plethora of work from professional studios available to view on Behance. You also owe it to yourself to surround yourself with people who will work with you and allow you to grow. Allow me to use this as an opportunity to make my shoutouts to people like Khaled, who taught me not only about different fields about design and web coding, but also to trust my intuition the most. And to

Emily and Bridget, who were nice enough to take my word for it. And for being nice in general. Many of my best designs owe a lot to the content mama herself, Sasha Hupka. Design-minded content creators are a designer’s best friend. Lastly, my mom and dad, and my siblings Carolyn and Conrad, who are my mental bulwark and constant comedic support. And remind me I’m not the only crazy one out there. Overall, you have to do your own thing. This may seem obvious to some of you, but to anyone who feels discouraged or lost, your gut reaction is valid. An artist-designer picks up their paintbrush or pencil, a photographer-designer grabs their camera. I happen to respect simple vector design and typography, and once I connected with the people who did that, I learned about what could make it effective, and of course, sexy (good-looking). Above all, remember that your creative vision is paramount. While suggestions are essential to creating a visually suitable work, you can’t lose sight of your vision; it’s the only one you’ve got. Why not nail it? — Cory Bremer is a senior majoring in art and design. He has been been the design manager since fall 2017.

Indecision breeds the best memories

Amy Donovan Assistant News Editor Writing for the News section of Pipe Dream for the past fourish years means that I have no idea how to write an opinion on anything.

It feels out of place to share my feelings, uncharacteristic even, and frankly, I don’t think I like it very much. I think it’s mainly due to the fact that I still

have no idea what I’m doing or how I feel about any aspect of my life. How can I share anything when I’m so uncertain about everything? Maybe it’s the Libra in me, but I’ve been indecisive my whole life. I don’t really have one favorite of anything. I have a lot of favorite movies and songs and shows, but please don’t ask me them because I will instantly forget every form of media I’ve ever consumed as I panic to find an answer. When college came around, I thought that I was finally going to figure out what I wanted to do, who I wanted to be and what my favorite things were. This was not as easy of a task as the comingof-age movies and TV shows had said it would be. I wanted my college career to be like Rory’s in “Gilmore Girls,” goddamn it. Instead, college just affirmed this feeling of uncertainty I had underwent for much of my life. It seemed that I was surrounded by even more people with really specific passions, something I

could not relate to. But for every person who knew exactly what they were doing, there were about eight

decide on one or the other. I also realized that I am certain of some things. I am certain that I hate fish, that I love obscure

“But for every person who knew exactly what they were doing, there were about eight other people who were in the same boat as me. And in a way, I think this uncertainty gave me a lot of different experiences. ” other people who were in the same boat as me. And in a way, I think this uncertainty gave me a lot of different experiences. I joined a sorority, dedicated my time to the dying art that is print journalism and became a double-major because I couldn’t

pop culture references and that I would do anything for a comedy bit. My indecisiveness is the main reason I joined the News section in the first place. I didn’t have to come up with an idea myself or be creative, I

just had to report the facts and I enjoyed every moment. I got to experience other people’s passions through writing. To everyone I interviewed and wrote about, thank you for taking the time to talk to me. I loved every conversation. My uncertainty and hodgepodge of interests also led me to meet all of the wonderful people that defined my college experience. I appreciate all that college has taught me. I now have a solid understanding of Long Island geography, Judaism (being president of a Jewish sorority will do that) and empathy. While I usually find it difficult to decide on anything, I do know that I am thankful for my friends and family, and I am excited by the uncertainty of what’s next. — Amy Donovan is a senior double-majoring in political science and history. She has been an assistant news editor since fall 2017.

Don’t wish away your time at BU

Savanna Vidal Assistant Opinions Editor During finals week of my first semester, I received an email saying that if I didn’t declare my major within the next three days, I would lose all of my financial aid. Since I had come into Binghamton University with credits from high school, in the eyes of the school I was a junior rather than a freshman. I’m sure anyone reading this

knows the drastic differences those two years make, but my mind was set: I was actually a junior and I was getting out of BU as soon as possible. To me, my undergraduate experience was just a stepping stone to get into the next school — the one that “really mattered.” Frankly, undergrad seemed like more of a formality

than anything. It didn’t help that it seemed like people come to BU for lack of a better option and drudge their way through four years, having a good enough time, just to leave with a degree from a pretty good school. I fell into that narrative, only trying to rush the experience. Spoiler: I stayed the entire four years. Nothing worked out just like I had planned (shockingly). In between freshman year and now, a whole bunch of life happened, enough that I needed to stay the “full” time in order to gain the experiences necessary for that next school I wanted to go to. I came into senior year frustrated about it, feeling like I was just wasting another year of my life and should’ve been done already. Now, as I sit here at the end of this year, I can’t imagine having not experienced the last nine months at BU. I am leaving a different, and I’d like to think immensely better, person than when I started this year. In between all the classes and internships and volunteering, I met and became closer with people that I now can’t imagine my life without. I learned enough to finally feel worthy

of the degree I’ll be receiving, plus some lessons about life that you just can’t get anywhere else but in college — and I finally became the vegan yogi that

(thankfully). I came into this semester thinking how much I couldn’t wait for it to be over, and now I’m stuck wanting nothing more than for it to never end. I

“I learned enough to finally feel worthy of the degree I’ll be receiving, plus some lessons about life that you just can’t get anywhere else but in college — and I finally became the vegan yogi that I’d been dying to be since high school when I would wear tie-dye pants and flower headbands.” I’d been dying to be since high school when I would wear tiedye pants and flower headbands. I promised myself I wouldn’t be cliché, but I also promised myself I wouldn’t be at BU four years later and here I am

know that life will always go on, and as my yoga instructor says, “Enjoy it now, because this is it,” so that’s what I’m doing. This past week has been the first time since I first came to Binghamton that I was in awe of the place I

was in, the people I was with and what lies ahead of me. I wish I had listened to all of the people telling me to enjoy it while it lasts because it flies by, but all I can do now is tell the people who aren’t graduating yet to actually do that because it really does. I don’t expect anyone to listen to another senior telling them the same old story, but hopefully if you’re a freshman reading this and you’re forced to declare your major early, you won’t let it get to your head. Thank you to Pipe Dream, and the Opinions section (past and present) especially, for giving me a break from the boring science stuff and providing me with the chance to do something I genuinely enjoy (and for being so supportive this semester). Thank you to the people who made me a part of their family this year, and an enormous thank-you to the incredible people I was lucky enough to meet along the way (you know who you are). All of you made the four years incredibly worth it. — Savanna Vidal is a senior majoring in biology. She is an assistant opinions editor.

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OPINIONS

Go into college with a clean slate

Nikkolette Sather Assistant Arts & Culture Editor Ugh. I can’t believe that I am sitting here writing my senior column moments before it’s due and I’ve had months to think about it. What a classic. Going into college, I was never

one of those people that “couldn’t wait to find themselves.” I knew who I was and I have always known who I wanted to be. I grew apart from friends I grew up with, came closer than ever

before with some and met people I know I want to keep knowing for the rest of my life. College for me was about finding the people you want to surround yourself with every day. The people that bring out the best in you, see you for who you are and are so fun you never want to be apart from them. I started off my university years at Florida State University where I was in a sorority and tried out a scene that wasn’t for me. Although there were moments I enjoyed it, there were many where I was wishing I was doing anything but that. I came to Binghamton University in the spring of my sophomore year, had to live with five strangers and I was not thrilled. But two of them turned out to be my closest friends and by that same Tuesday I moved in, I was already feeling more at home than I ever did at FSU. I found everything I was looking for in a college only an hour and a half away from my house — with a great reputation. I have

never looked back, except maybe at my favorite bar at FSU. At Binghamton, I found a team that was there for me through it all, got to live with my other half (Maddie) and be an assistant editor of a student-run paper. I got to do some things I

one of my favorite mottos in life. In my time here, I have learned some things: The people that you have known for the least amount of time can become your best friends. Eat before you go out, trust me. Go to the postgame

“I found everything I was looking for in a college only an hour and a half away from my house...” never thought I would get to do or even think about doing. My college experience was everything I could ever ask for and more. I found a major that I was good at after semesters of trying to be a science nerd. I loved it even if it meant also getting an intense caffeine addiction and spending more time writing papers than sleeping. I worked hard and played harder, following

— you’ll have FOMO when you wake up. Go out!!! Study for that test during the day. Don’t take tequila shots at open bars, and if your heels hurt before you’re out the door, you better have someone give you a piggyback the rest of the night. And lastly, dance to “Juice” by Lizzo. Or listen to it if you haven’t yet. It’s the song and artist us women need in our lives.

My college experience was one that I am so grateful for. Never a dull moment, always keeping me on my toes and so much fun. It was the experience I always dreamed of having and I wish I had more of a touching story. To all the people in Pipe Dream, I found friends that are so talented in all the fields they excel in, and I can’t believe I got to work alongside such a group of dedicated, hardworking people. All you guys will do great things, I’m sure of it. And although I write this senior column with my goodbyes, unfortunately, you’ll be seeing me at Tom’s next semester, so don’t cry too much. I love this place, I love my friends, I love Pipe Dream even when Gabby made me look at videos of worms and tortured me with Dobby. You guys rock. — Nikkolette Sather is a senior majoring in English. She is an assistant arts & culture editor.

Finally finding stability

Evan Cole Assistant Sports Editor

After my first semester at college, I had no sense of what I wanted. Despite all the fun and partying that was offered by a big school like the University of Central Florida, I just never felt at home. Leaving Orlando capped off an erratic six months of changes, both in and out of my control. As the eldest child in my house, I was the guinea pig for college commitments and certainly have the errors to show for it. From committing to Miami, to rescinding in June, to choosing UCF on a whim strictly due to warm weather, I was always searching for something bigger and superficial with my priorities unchecked. All of these sudden changes really beat up my selfconfidence. However, I wouldn’t be the person I am today without this experience, as it taught me

the importance of following your passion, which helps everything else fall into place. Transferring to Binghamton University was far from easy, as

to focus on the lone calming presence in my life by writing about sports for Pipe Dream. In the three-and-a-half years that followed, I became a part of a

“I hope everyone who is struggling with similar problems finds their Pipe Dream, as there is no better feeling than recovering from a time of hopelessness and dejection.” I knew only a handful of people going in and had to start over socially. Wide-eyed and unsure of any decision I made, I decided

family that was so much bigger than any sports coverage I’ve done at BU. Pipe Dream helped give

me a sense of stability when I desperately needed it. As my commitment and involvement increased, my self-esteem rose as well. The office gave me the home I needed, and Pipe Dream has prepared me for the next chapter in my life. While the lack of direction and despair I had is felt by many college students, it’s still an issue that’s bothersome, no matter how common it is. I hope everyone who is struggling with similar problems finds their Pipe Dream, as there is no better feeling than recovering from a time of hopelessness and dejection. — Evan Cole is a senior majoring in business administration. He is an assistant sports editor.

Editorial: SPRING 2019 REPORT CARD Administration: C+ The Editorial Board is always pretty critical of the administration, and this semester is no different. We understand that administrators are busy navigating the budget crisis the University is facing, but they continue to keep the student body in the dark about their decisions. From what we can tell, the administration seems to be handling the situation relatively well. Given the constant criticisms about the University’s lack of transparency, we wonder why it remains so staunchly against making changes in that area. In particular, during the semester’s final TownGown Advisory Board meeting, it was made clear that the group made zero progress throughout the year, and students still have no idea what happened to the money that was poured into it. The administration remained somewhat quiet this semester, and that is one of its faults. Aside from the lack of transparency, administrators lacked adequate communication skills in general. This semester, the University failed to say anything until six days after the murder of Shakeel Khan, as well as failed to meaningfully address Pipe Dream’s report about BU having the secondhighest number of civil rights cases that were resolved with violations or corrective changes in the SUNY system. Whenever the administration is in the hot seat, it stays silent rather than communicate openly with the student body. The University’s lack of response to Khan’s murder, which left many Muslim students feeling unsafe, also underlines its refusal to commit to the safety of its students. The administration insisted it didn’t make a statement because no students were immediately in danger, and it only responded when students made it clear they do feel unsafe.

Overall, the Editorial Board, as usual, urges the University to increase its transparency and open avenues of communication with the student body. We understand the tough situation the administration is in, but that doesn’t mean it can’t do better. Student Association: CThe Student Association (SA) has a communication and transparency problem. This is not breaking news, but this semester, these issues were especially glaring. After fall concert was postponed and then canceled, students who had purchased tickets were left in limbo for weeks before receiving instructions on how to obtain a refund from the Student Association Programming Board (SAPB). For the entirety of the fall semester, SA Congress failed to update its website with meeting minutes and agendas that are supposed to be available to all undergraduate students, per the SA’s own management policies, and later in the academic year, it became apparent that freshmen and transfer students had not been receiving SALine, the SA’s newsletter, because of a Listserv error. Additionally, SA President Jerry Toussaint has seemed largely absent this year, as students have heard little from him. This problem has also manifested itself in the SA’s communication with Pipe Dream, particularly the Editorial Board. When we have reached out to SA E-board members asking questions ahead of editorials, we have often received dismissive emails or no response at all. Although some SA E-board members have been responsive, it is unacceptable for others to avoid answering questions about their plans and actions, given they hold an elected office on campus. There were successes within

the SA this year: Darrell has done an admirable job of implementing workshops and guiding resources for presidents and treasurers of student organizations, Wehbe worked with Harpur College to launch a crash course series and propose a new course retake policy and Toussaint has fulfilled his election promise to reclaim the University Union as a place for students. Nevertheless, this year’s SA E-board was, overall, disappointing, and we hope that their successors will work to prioritize transparency and communication with the student body. SAPB: CThis semester, we were continually disappointed with the SAPB’s lack of communication and organization in regard to Spring Fling, especially in the wake of the fall concert’s several mishaps. One major issue similar to last semester was the ticketing situation, where students who wanted to attend the free concert were forced to wait hours in line during Spring Fling to grab a physical ticket. Because of choosing physical tickets over e-tickets, many students spent time waiting indoors and missed out on Spring Fling events. In addition, the SAPB did not take into consideration the numerous student groups that are housed in the basement where ticket pickups were being held, which led to the destruction of groups’ properties outside their offices. It is clear that the SAPB did not learn from their previous mistakes with the fall concert by still not maintaining clear communication with students. We hope that in the future, SAPB communicates with not only students, but also student groups for big events. Although the SAPB did not handle Spring Fling well, we believe that Binghamton Underground

Music Presents (BUMP), the comedy chair and the insights chair did a good job by bringing a diverse range of performers to campus this semester. For instance, BUMP hosted a successful spring concert by featuring a female headliner, Jamila Woods. The comedy chair also brought YouTube comedian Chris Fleming to campus, which had an impressive turnout by filling the room beyond capacity with students. The insights chair also chose successful guest speaker Jerry Greenfield, who attracted students with his lecture and free ice cream perk for all attendees. Athletics: B+ After a dismal fall 2018 semester, in which none of the major fall sports managed to qualify for their respective America East postseasons, the athletics program rebounded with a successful spring semester that saw meaningful postseason progression among many of the winter and spring sports. Save for the two lacrosse teams, all of the winter and spring sports programs qualified for their postseason tournaments. The highlight of the semester was the men’s basketball victory at Stony Brook in the first round of the America East Men’s Basketball Tournament. Seeded seventh, the Bearcats shocked the conference by knocking out the second-seeded Seawolves, an accomplishment that no one, including us, expected them to achieve. The women’s basketball team also had a solid season, making the playoffs despite losing its two best players to graduation. The wrestling team notched its highest-ever finish in the EIWA conference and sent four players to the NCAA Championships, the most since 2013. In the diamond sports, softball won two consecutive elimination games in the recent

postseason tournament and took the top seed, UMass Lowell, to extra innings. Baseball’s season is still ongoing, but they reside in second place in the AE as of this writing. The only blemishes on athletics this semester were the lacrosse teams, which managed to muster only four wins between them. Had they been even mediocre, a grade of A- or even an A would have been considered. Residential Life: BResidential Life (ResLife) has been a mixed bag this year. It started off strong by extending the housing deadline from October into February, allowing students to more freely explore their options before making a decision. Both those living on and off campus were less pressured to settle on their housing arrangements, giving students a better shot at finding their ideal home. Transfer students and spring admits this semester were less fortunate, however. Twenty-eight students were forced to live in converted Hinman and Newing College lounges due to a high influx of students. Although it’s common practice for ResLife to create forced triples, this year’s overcrowding was funneled into temporary living spaces. These students were eventually relocated and given a discount for the duration of their lounge-living, but that doesn’t make up for ResLife’s substandard rooming practices. ResLife has made clear efforts to mitigate the issues they’re often critiqued for, but with policies like that of the lounges-turned-dorm rooms, they’ve fallen short of executing an effective plan of improvement. Extending the deadline for housing is a light in the dark, however, and deserves recognition. Going forward, we hope to see positive changes that

assuage the already difficult and ever-continuing housing process. ResLife’s celebrated and admonished actions have earned it a solid B-, showing promise with much room to improve. OCCT: B Although the Editorial Board appreciates and acknowledges the important service that Off Campus College Transport (OCCT) provides every day, we want to call attention to a couple of incidents that took place this semester. In February, OCCT was criticized for posting advertisements on its buses for the Binghamton chapter of Birthright, a national pregnancy center. However, the advertisements were incredibly misleading — the organization holds pro-life views, but the flyer never mentions that. The Editorial Board understands that advertisements are essential to generating revenue and running a business; however, OCCT should pay closer attention to their audience, which comprises thousands of students. It’s worth mentioning that OCCT is still running these advertisements despite the backlash. Moreover, when OCCT announced it would add a stop on the West Side (WS) routes to transport students closer to the Islamic Organization of the Southern Tier during the month of Ramadan, it did not indicate that this was due to the fatal shooting of Shakeel Khan in Johnson City last month. The Editorial Board believes that OCCT should have given a reason for this decision, as many Muslim students on campus expressed feeling unsafe after Khan’s murder. We believe that all student organizations should support their fellow students, specifically the organizations that serve us and are meant to keep us safe.

Views expressed in the opinion pages represent the opinions of the columnists. The only piece which represents the views of the Pipe Dream Editorial Board is the Staﬀ Editorial, above. The Editorial Board is composed of the Editor-in-Chief, News Editor, Opinions Editor, Sports Editor and Arts & Culture Editor.

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TRACK AND FIELD Edward Aaron sports intern

Following a weekend where distance runners shined at the America East Outdoor Track & Field Championships, the run continued for the Binghamton track and field teams at the ECAC/IC4A meet. Redshirt sophomore Dan Schaffer and freshman Aziza Chigatayeva both broke their own school records. Chigatayeva finished third overall in the 3,000-meter steeplechase (10:22.76). She set a new personal best, breaking her previous school record of 10:26, which was set at the

Colonial Relays on April 6. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was nice to finally break the record,â&#x20AC;? Chigatayeva said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a few weeks since I ran the time that I ran â&#x20AC;&#x201D; going into the race that was the goal.â&#x20AC;? Schaffer also finished third overall in his competition, breaking a school record in the 5,000-meter (14:03.30). Schafferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s previous career best, also a school high, was 14:11.75, set at the Bucknell Bison Outdoor Classic on April 14. The menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team finished the event 13th out of 45 teams. In addition to Schafferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance, junior Jack Fitzgerald won the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high jump (6-9) and junior Greg Matzelle placed fourth in the

menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 100-meter spring (10.77). Graduate student Brooke Bonney was the only other top-eight finisher for the womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team, taking sixth in the hammer throw (1887). Binghamton placed 33 out of 45 schools in womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team scoring. Next up for the Bearcats is the NCAA East Regional Meet. Schaffer and Chigatayeva are both in position to qualify. Schaffer is No. 35 in the East Region ranking in his event, and Chigatayeva is ranked No. 25. The NCAA East Regional Meet will take place from Thursday, May 23 to Saturday, May 25 in Jacksonville, Florida.

justin hoch contributing photographer BU head coach Kyle Borshoff finished the season with a 10-meet winning streak and sent four wrestlers to the NCAA Championships, earning him Pipe Dreamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coach of the Year honor.

Pipe Dream names Kyle BorshoďŹ&#x20AC; Coach of the Year Justin Zion

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Following an abrupt coaching change in the middle of last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wrestling season, Kyle Borshoff suddenly found himself at the helm of the Binghamton University wrestling program. Borshoff had assistant coaching experience at BU and American University beforehand, but had never held a head coaching position. It was a test he was thrust into almost instantaneously. Fifteen months later, the BU wrestling team completed its most successful season in several years. The team has gone 19-8 in dual competition since Borshoff took over the program, including a 10-3 record in the 2018-19 season. The Bearcats finished off this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign on a 10-meet winning streak, sent four wrestlers to the NCAA Championships and placed sixth at the EIWA Championships, a program record. In recognition of his success, Borshoff has been named Pipe Dreamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coach of the Year for the 2018-19 school year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really know what to expect coming into the season,â&#x20AC;? Borshoff said on Pipe Dreamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bearcast. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We started out with an extremely challenging schedule. We had a couple of injuries early on that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help with that challenging schedule. Then, our guys started to get healthy, they started to get a little more confident.

Getting matches under your belt as a Division I wrestler is extremely important.â&#x20AC;? Borshoff, only nine years removed from his own days as a college wrestler, has extensive family ties both to the University and to the sport. His father Tim, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;76, is a Binghamton Hall of Famer, while Borshoff himself was a member of the wrestling team at American University. His brother, Jasen, currently serves under him as associate head coach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My mom was the one that got us into the sport, but once we were in, then my dad made the decision that, if we were doing it, he wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to let us fail at it,â&#x20AC;? Borshoff said. However, Borshoff found success almost everywhere he went. He was a three-time NCAA qualifier in his college days and helped numerous wrestlers reach that same lofty goal at the end of the season as a coach. The four Bearcats who qualified for the NCAAs in 2019 was the most since 2013. Of the four BU wrestlers to qualify for the NCAAs, two of them were redshirt freshmen. One of those freshmen, Lou DePrez, was arguably the best wrestler on the team this season. DePrez went 33-7 overall on the season, including 11-0 in dual matches. He finished in third place at the EIWA Championships and advanced as far as the second day of the NCAA Championships, where he went 3-2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Louâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an outstanding wrestler,â&#x20AC;? Borshoff said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Louâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always been an amazing individual â&#x20AC;Ś The guy who

took second in the country this year, Lou beat. If that tells you anything, it tells you heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right there in the conversation â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not only as an All-American, but as a potential national champion, and I know thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s his goal.â&#x20AC;? The other redshirt freshman to qualify, Zack Trampe, finished fourth at the EIWAs and went 16-6 over the course of the season. Junior Anthony Sparacio and redshirt senior Vincent DePrez, Louâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother, rounded out the NCAA qualifiers. Sparacio posted 12 consecutive dual victories as part of 28 total triumphs on the season en route to his NCAA berth, while V. DePrez garnered 50 team points and an 11-0 dual record. Coming off an impressive season such as this one, and with so much of that success coming from young freshman talent that will be around for the next few years, it is widely expected that the wrestling program at Binghamton, behind Borshoffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership, has some good years to look forward to. Borshoff, for his part, has lofty goals for this program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to have AllAmericans, we want to have national champions, we want to be a top-20 program in the country regularly,â&#x20AC;? Borshoff said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we can do that â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I think we can accomplish those goals. I want to continue to win dual meets, I want to beat a top-10 team. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have a few opportunities to do that next year. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if the team is at that point right now, [but] weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to find out soon.â&#x20AC;?

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Softball upsets Albany, falls to UMass Lowell in playoﬀs BU knocks out two-time defending champion Edward Aaron sports intern

As the Binghamton softball team entered day two of the 2019 America East (AE) Tournament in the sixth seed, set for an elimination game against backto-back defending champion Albany, the expectation was for the Bearcats’ season to come to an end. However, after an outstanding performance from freshman pitcher Morgan Bienkowski and a four-run rally in the sixth inning, Binghamton upset No. 2 Albany, 6-2, and advanced to the third day of the AE Tournament. “[Bienkowski] threw really well against them during the regular season, so we felt confident that she was gonna be able to do the same thing,” said BU head coach Michelle Johnston. “We didn’t really expect Morgan to go the whole game, but she obviously did what she did on the mound. I think it gave the team a lot of confidence and I think that’s kinda why they went into today the way they did as well.” Bienkowski pitched a complete game with a careerhigh seven strikeouts against the Great Danes (26-17, 13-6 AE). This marked her second consecutive elimination game victory, as she pitched a full seven innings in Binghamton’s day-one victory over Hartford. “[Bienkowski] had awesome composure,” Johnston said. “I think, obviously, for a freshman, and she hasn’t thrown a ton of innings this year, and for her to be able to have the composure that she had in this kind of setting was really good to see.” After falling to Stony Brook in their opening matchup, the Bearcats (19-29, 8-14 AE) were forced to battle through the loser’s bracket of the tournament. Binghamton was on its toes, knowing that every matchup could potentially be its last. The team then defeated Hartford on day one and pulled off the upset against Albany on day two. However, its season came to an end on day three after losing to topseeded UMass Lowell in a tight, eight-inning game.

Against the River Hawks (28-20, 16-5 AE), junior pitcher Rayn Gibson was in the circle for the second time this tournament after returning from a wrist injury suffered midway through the conference season. BU took a 1-0 lead in the first inning, and a two-run home run from junior catcher Sara Herskowitz gave the team a 3-1 advantage in the third inning. UMass Lowell captured a one-run edge in the bottom of the sixth, but the Bearcats immediately responded with a pinch-hit solo home run from freshman pitcher Sophia Pappas, the first home run of her career, that tied the game and sent it to extra innings. After a scoreless top of the eighth by Binghamton, the River Hawks loaded the bases in the bottom of the frame with only one out on the board, and a walk-off RBI single gave them a narrow 5-4 victory, ending the Bearcats’ season. “I was just really proud of how they came together and played as a team,” Johnston said. “I think that was something that we’ve been working for all year, and we haven’t felt like they were able to do it so for them to be able to come together at the time that it mattered most I was really pleased. They were truly in it, from the very first pitch until the last one.” With an exceptionally young team, this season was expected to be a year of retooling for the Bearcats. While that was how much of the regular season played out, the team performed at a level not previously seen during the season in spite of the heightened pressure of the conference tournament. With just two seniors graduating, Johnston will bring almost all of her team back next season as the Bearcats look to build off of this season’s success and compete for a conference title in 2020. “We saw a ton of improvement with a lot of those young players throughout the season, and I know that all of them are really hard workers, so I know they have a lot more to go as well,” Johnston said. “We’re just excited for the future obviously. They learned a lot, I think, from this week, we didn’t play like this throughout the year and I think that that’s something they have to take into next year and play every game like it matters.”

provided by the binghamton sports information office Freshman pitcher Morgan Bienkowski struck out a career-high seven batters, upsetting Albany 6-2 in an AE Tournament elimination game.

Baseball swept by Albany in conference doubleheader Bearcats register single run in weekend series Michael Steinberg pipe dream sports

With the America East (AE) Tournament now only one series away, the Binghamton baseball team was lucky to remain in second place in the conference standings after being swept by Albany this past weekend. The Bearcats (21-21, 10-8 AE) scored only one run off of six hits over the two-game series against Albany’s strong pitching performance. They dropped the first game, 3-1 and the second, 4-0, with the third game being canceled due to rain. “We picked a bad day to play bad baseball,” said BU head coach Tim Sinicki. Albany senior right-handed pitcher Dominic Savino pitched a complete game in the first game of the doubleheader, allowing just one run and four hits, while redshirt sophomore right-handed pitcher John Clayton pitched a scoreless game through 5.2 innings in the second matchup. Albany (24-21, 11-9 AE) advanced its winning streak to five, while Binghamton had captured six straight conference games before dropping this series. According to Sinicki, the Great

tyler gorman staff photographer Senior pitcher Nick Gallagher surrendered just three runs over six innings in a 3-1 defeat against Albany on Saturday.

Danes’ dominant pitching was the primary problem for BU in the doubleheader. “Sometimes you gotta tip your hat to the guy that’s standing 60 feet, 6 inches from you, and you congratulate him on doing a great

job,” Sinicki said. Sinicki, however, did not seem overly worried over some of the fielding mistakes, which stung the Bearcats throughout the doubleheader. The Great Danes slapped several bloop hits which

fell into the outfield between the glaring sunlight and unfortunate, shallow landing spots. “Those things happen,” Sinicki said. “Sometimes you make good pitches and the ball finds a way to hit the turf.”

Not everything went wrong for the Bearcats, though. Like Albany, their pitching was strong throughout the two-game series, consistently putting the Bearcats in a position to win. “It’s pretty simple,” Sinicki said. “We ask our starting pitchers to go out there and keep us in the game and give us a chance to win and I thought that both [junior pitcher] Ben [Anderson] and [senior pitcher] Nick [Gallagher] did that yesterday as did [senior pitcher Robert] Brown coming out of the bullpen in game one.” Gallagher allowed three runs over six innings in the first game, with Brown coming in to pitch three scoreless innings after that. Anderson picked up his third loss of the season, surrendering four runs on six hits through six frames. The only run Binghamton scored came from junior infielder Justin Drpich, who scored off an RBI single in the first game of the series. Binghamton had already clinched an AE playoff berth after its sweep of UMBC in its last conference series. However, these late-season conference games still matter as rankings for the playoffs are far from certain. BU now can no longer wrestle first place away from Stony Brook, and the No. 2 and No. 6 seeds are within two games of each other. The standings look fragile heading

into the final games of the season. “They’re all big series in conference play,” Sinicki said. “The series in the beginning of the year is no different than the series at the end of the year. It’s a tight race right now really between two and six, so a lot of things can happen with wins and losses. We’re gonna [treat] it like we treat every series in conference play. They’re important games.” Binghamton travels to Maine next weekend in its final regular season games of the season as it looks to secure a top seed in the AE Tournament, which will be hosted at the Bearcats Sports Complex. Sinicki seems confident that his team is ready for the next series and the playoffs ahead. “We’re really a very competitive team who has the chance to beat anybody in our conference if we’re getting timely hitting, if we’re getting good effort on the mound and if we’re defending well,” Sinicki said. “Statistically speaking, we’ve done all three of those things throughout the course of the year, which is why we’re sitting at second place right now. But we’ve got to do it when it counts and it’s gonna count this weekend at Maine.” First pitch in game one of the series against the Black Bears is set for noon on Friday, May 17 from Mahaney Diamond in Orono, Maine.