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Professor State budget could aﬀect EOP students nominated for national book award Proposed cuts threaten reduced services, smaller class for 2019-20 Laura D’Angelo news intern

Diane Sommerville was one of five nominees for the Lincoln Prize Zackary Chaqor

In 2018, Binghamton University provided Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) enrollment to 140 freshmen, according to SUNY records. Now, the program is in danger of seeing budget cuts. The proposed state budget would cut funding for the EOP across the SUNY system, which means the University’s

EOP could see a decrease in its next cohort of students. “This is not a game,” tweeted the University’s EOP account on Feb. 9. “This incoming [Binghamton Enrichment Program] cohort will be the smallest in decades if we lose [state] funding for the 2019-20 year. Closed mouths don’t get fed.” EOP, a SUNY program that aims to provide access, academic assistance and financial aid to students who may qualify as economically disadvantaged or are first-generation college students, has been in operation at BU for more than 50 years. The program’s services include

providing career counseling, academic assistance, tutoring and supplemental instruction. If the state budget cut gets passed, the EOP may be forced to cut some of its services. Karima Legette, interim director of the EOP at BU, wrote in an email that this could be the second budget cut imposed on the program in the last two years. “The current 2019-20 New York state executive budget was proposed by Gov. Cuomo and will need to be voted on by state legislators,” Legette wrote. “The proposed cut to EOP is not isolated and sadly not unusual; all 48 EOP programs

of the SUNY system are funded by New York state. Each program would be affected if the proposed budget were to be passed.” Some EOP students are concerned about how the budget cuts could affect them. Zion Baldwin, an EOP student and a sophomore majoring in English, wrote in an email that the cuts could mean that minority students see fewer resources and face a harder journey to graduation. “The EOP program has given me a safe space for the past year and a half to study and learn effectively,” Baldwin

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Diane Miller Sommerville, an associate professor of history at Binghamton University, has written millions of words on America’s bloodiest war. But this time around, her book, “Aberration of Mind: Suicide and Suffering in the Civil War– Era South,” made her one of the five authors nominated for the 2019 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize. Sommerville began thinking about writing the book, which focuses on mental health in the 19th century American South, after she tried and failed to find scholarly information about mental illness during the era. “I found that almost nothing had been written about the topic,” Sommerville wrote in an email. “So I had actually found something interesting and new to say about the Civil War — not an easy thing to do.” The Lincoln Prize is awarded annually for the best historical, nonfiction work on the Civil War. Throughout her book, Sommerville examines the ways class and race influence mental health issues by examining how they coincided with a period of collective suffering. She argues that in the period following the Civil War, suicide within white communities in the South started to be seen as a valorous act, while black communities saw an opposite effect, with African Americans being labeled manic and dangerous when they struggled with mental health. According to Sommerville, these ideas can be seen in “The Birth of a Nation,” a film set in the Civil War period. “Culturally, white suicide was embraced as heroic and patriotic, as in the famous suicide scene in ‘Birth of a Nation,’ in which a young white girl throws herself off a cliff rather than succumb to the sexual advances of a black soldier,” Sommerville wrote. “When an African-American showed signs of depression or exhibited suicidal impulses, he [or] she was typically diagnosed as manic, consistent with white stereotypes that blacks were animalistic in nature.” Sommerville searched through obituaries, coronary reports and family documents to find cases of suicide. She

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theo mason pipe dream photographer Binghamton University’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), which is facing budget cut threats for the second year in a row, provides financial and academic assistance for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Students open Girls Who Code chapter at BU Club aims to provide local girls with coding skills Leora Schwadron pipe dream news

When engineering students Kasey Hill, Caitlin Hall and Fiona Liang noticed there was no club in Binghamton that could introduce coding to the next generation of female students,

they decided to form their own: the Binghamton University chapter of Girls Who Code. Girls Who Code is a national nonprofit organization with the mission to bridge the gender gap in computer science and engineering fields. Teaching and exposing girls at young ages to coding, Girls Who Code provides free summer immersion programs, campus programs and club programs for young female students to participate in throughout

the year. The managing board members of the club will provide training and curriculum material through the national organization to teaching instructors, who are female engineering and computer science students at BU. Hall, a senior majoring in systems science and industrial engineering, said she hopes the club will encourage other female students to consider participating in fields related to science, technology,

engineering and math (STEM). “As female engineering students, we understand the importance of having a support network in our field of study,” Hall said. “We want the program to introduce coding to the next generation of female students and inspire them to consider STEM and engineering fields in their future studies.” According to Hill, co-founder of the

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Traditional job fair sees changes Fleishman Center to host four industry-specific fairs Gitl-Yevgeniya Driker pipe dream news

pipe dream achives Students and employers gather in the Events Center for the biannual Job and Internship Fair. This spring, four smaller, industry-specific fairs will be held.

Students seeking jobs and internships can expect to see several industry-specific events in place of the traditional, largescale fair this spring. In previous semesters, the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development held one fair in the Events Center, but this year the center will host four industry-specific fairs. The new career fairs will feature a STEM fair, a business and communications fair, a student employment and summer opportunities fair and a common good,

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government, nonprofit and summer camps fair. Brandy Smith, senior assistant director for employer engagement and operations at the Fleishman Center, wrote in an email that these changes were prompted by the differences between fall and spring recruitment. “Fall recruitment tends to be larger, and more competitive,” Smith wrote. “This spring, we decided to try holding several small industry-fairs after hearing feedback from employers who wished for a more specialized environment for spring recruitment. Spring-semester recruiting tends to be of a different nature than the fall, with different industries recruiting for both jobs and internships during this time. This new format is designed to take advantage of that with students in mind

and provide them with a different way of connecting with employers.” According to Smith, the Fleishman Center began holding smaller fairs for nursing students and received positive feedback, which got them thinking about holding specific fairs for individual industries. Smith wrote she believes the smaller fairs will be beneficial to students as they are more specialized and take place in a central location on campus. “We believe these smaller, industryspecific fairs are a great place for new networkers to practice their skills in a more specialized environment,” Smith wrote. “Students will have an opportunity to make connections with employers in a smaller venue centered around a field

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Snuggle up with a box of chocolates to watch these rom-coms,

‘Cutie pie’ recipes will spark up your typical Valentine’s Day treats,

The Editorial Board considers the lack of accessibility on campus,

Women’s lacrosse falls in season opener to Syracuse,

Men’s basketball falls short against UMBC,

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club and a first-year graduate student studying business administration, the club plans on involving both students and faculty in its mission. “We hope that anyone interested in coding, STEM and engineering has the ability to be involved, learn, teach and excel at doing so,” Hill said. “By involving all departments across the engineering school, we can ensure that any engineering student or faculty member that is interested in our movement has equal opportunity to participate in any way they can.” Looking ahead, the founding members plan on continuing to expand the club. “We hope to have the club run every semester for years to come,” Hall said. “We would like to build

our network and generate interest through students enough to hold an ‘advanced’ weekend class in addition to the current ‘beginner’ one. We hope to expand our radius of students to give females the opportunity to be enrolled in one of these programs no matter the location in upstate New York.” Currently, the club has partnered with half a dozen high schools in the Broome County area, including Vestal High School and Johnson City High School, to recruit ninth and 10th-grade female students for the program. Lessons for high schoolers will be hosted every Saturday, starting March 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The classroom activities will take place in one of the Engineering Design Division computer labs at BU. sidney slon pipe dream photographer Students create Valentine’s Day cards for “Valentines for Veterans” in the Lehman Hall Main Lounge in Hinman College on Monday evening.

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This Day in History Feb. 14, 2018 An expelled student enters Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and opens fire, killing 17 people and wounding 17 others. The shooting surpassed the Columbine High School massacre of 1999 as the deadliest shooting at a high school in United States history.

Groups host discussion on interracial dating Students examine cultural differences, familial tensions Lakhsmi Chatterjee arts & culture intern

In the days leading up to Valentine’s Day, the Binghamton Association of Mixed Students (BAMS) and Powerful United Ladies Striving to Elevate (PULSE) collaborated to host a discussion on the cultural differences and expectations many interracial couples face. On Monday, the two student groups held their second annual “Interracial Dating Discussion,” which consisted of conversations on a series of topics, including racial fetishes and handling cultural differences between families. Taylor Duval, events coordinator for BAMS and a sophomore majoring in biomedical engineering, said she thought the event was a good way to confront issues that usually aren’t discussed. “We thought it would be an amazing opportunity to discuss different cultures and how interracial dating plays out in real life,” Duval said. “We wanted to see how people have different

perspectives and if they’ve gone through something they would like to share.” Jennifer Tiburcio, president of PULSE and a junior majoring in political science, said the event was meant to help students create a meaningful discussion. “Everyone has different experiences and we covered most of what we wanted,” Tiburcio said. “We made this as much as an open space as possible and I think the audience really opened up.” The discussion mainly dealt with the cultural tensions interracial couples might face in their dating lives, such as when a partner says something racist or offensive. The conversation also touched on racial fetishes and how to introduce partners to different-race relatives. Jerry Mathew, social liaison for BAMS and a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering, said he believed the discussion about racial fetishes was especially important. “We have to define the difference between a physical attraction and a fetish ourselves,” Mathew said. “It’s okay to have a preference, because I believe two components to love are the mental and physical attractions.

To truly love someone, you have to be physically attracted to them but also love their personality. So you can’t love someone solely for their race.” Andrew Young, a sophomore majoring in systems science and industrial engineering, said he was interested to hear from members of PULSE about their experiences, which differed from his own because of the societal pressures placed on women. “It was interesting to see how girls had different accounts of dating than me and other guys,” Young said. “They feel different pressures and it’s important to understand that.” Participants also offered personal stories from their dating lives. One attendee said her parents were an interracial couple but still had reservations about her dating someone outside her race. Another said that she feels that all her relationships are interracial because she is mixed and it’s hard to find someone with the same ethnicity and identity. “I feel like PULSE co-hosting this event with us gave us a new perspective,” Mathews said. “Luckily a lot of them had stories of dating people outside of their race that really contributed to the event.”

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tyler gorman staff photographer Binghamton Association of Mixed Students (BAMS) and Powerful United Ladies Striving to Elevate (PULSE) host a discussion on interracial dating, examining the difficulties of handling cultural differences and familial tensions.

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ANNOUNCING THE CANDIDATES On March 12, Binghamton University students will vote in six different races to determine who earns a seat in the University’s Student Association next year. Voters will also elect a student representative to reflect their concerns and interests in the BU Council. Pipe Dream is committed to empowering and informing student voters and ensuring their voices are heard. This infographic is part of a series of articles and graphics aimed at educating student voters and providing balanced coverage of the upcoming elections. What do they do? PRESIDENT — The president of the SA is tasked with overseeing the activities of the SA’s executive board and acting as a liaison between undergraduate students and the University’s administration. They are expected to work to improve all aspects of student life. The president also serves as the chief executive officer of Off Campus College Transport (OCCT) and sits on the Harpur’s Ferry Board of Directors. EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (EVP) — The EVP oversees all SA-chartered student groups on campus and is tasked with handling student group affairs. The EVP also commands the process of getting student groups chartered by the SA, and assists new student groups with getting started on campus. VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE (VPF) — The VPF manages fiscal and legal aspects of the SA and oversees the finances of student groups. The VPF also acts as chief financial officer of OCCT. VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (VPAA) — The VPAA acts as an intermediary between undergraduate students and University administrators for academic life. They are responsible for bringing academic issues to the attention of the University and planning programming to facilitate an intellectual, academic environment at BU. VICE PRESIDENT FOR MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS (VPMA) — The VPMA is responsible for developing an inclusive campus environment and working to initiate cross-cultural programming. They are expected to communicate with the SA executive board and the University administration about cultural issues and diversity on campus. VICE PRESIDENT FOR PROGRAMMING (VPP) — The VPP is tasked with overseeing a variety of programming on campus and acts as the chair of the Student Association Programming Board (SAPB). The VPP and the SAPB are responsible for bringing educational and recreational programming to BU, including concerts, comedy shows and lectures. BU COUNCIL STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE — The student representative is the sole student member of the BU Council, which makes regulations governing student conduct and campus facilities and reviews University President Harvey Stenger’s plans and budget requests. The Council also serves as an advisory board for University administrators. The student representative is tasked with ensuring student concerns and interests are reflected in University operations, plans and policies. Who’s running?

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EMMA ROSS

CHRISTOPHER LI

ARSENJIE MARKICEVIC

A junior double-majoring in political science and psychology

A junior majoring in accounting

A junior quadruple-majoring in physics, philosophy, economics and philosophy, politics and law

Ross, who currently serves as speaker of SA Congress, has been involved with student government since she was a freshman, starting as an SA Congress representative for Newing College. Ross helped establish a Best Buddies chapter at BU, which advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She also served as a campus organizer for It’s On Us, a national campaign against sexual assault on college campuses. In her free time, Ross enjoys playing basketball, running, weightlifting, cooking and doing crossword puzzles.

Li has served as the chief financial officer of BU’s Enactus chapter, vice president of public affairs of the Susquehanna Community Council and vice president of human resources of Pi Sigma Epsilon, a sales and marketing honors fraternity. He came to BU as a transfer student after attending the University at Albany his freshman year, where he was a student senator. Outside of class and his other responsibilities, Li collects four-leaf clovers.

Markicevic got his start in student government while in high school, and became an SA Congress representative for Mountainview College during his sophomore year. He has served on the SA Congress’ Financial Committee, the SUNY SA’s Finance and Development Committee and has worked as an SA business advisor in the VPF’s office. Markicevic is a member of the Video Game Association and is a fan of Detroit sports. He enjoys attending cultural events on campus and playing tennis, basketball and soccer.

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JILLIAN PIZZUTO

CHRISTOPHER WRIGHT

LILLIAN CARR

MAYA KALLMAN

A junior majoring in Spanish

A junior double-majoring in economics and political science

A sophomore majoring in economics

A sophomore double-majoring in business administration and graphic design

Pizzuto serves as the SAPB’s comedy chair, where she’s booked shows featuring DeAnne Smith, Carly Aquilino and Nicole Byer and Tig Notaro. She is currently the secretary of Bing Stand-Up and is a member of WHRW. While not working at the SAPB, she writes, listens to music and makes a lot of banana muffins.

Wright is the chair of the Concerts Committee and works to plan large-scale concerts on campus, as well as the annual Battle of the Bands. He is also the secretary of the American Sign Language Club, a resident assistant in Dickinson Community and the high visits supervisor for the Student Ambassadors Program in BU’s Undergraduate Admissions Office. Outside of work, he listens to music, practices photography and learns new languages.

Carr joined the SAPB’s Festival and BUMP committees her freshman year and is currently vice chair for the Insights Committee of the SAPB. She also serves as a treasurer for Diverse Cultural Xcellence and is a member of the women’s Rugby Club. She enjoys music, dancing and fashion.

Kallman currently serves as the fundraising director for the SAPB, where she coordinates sponsorships from local businesses and large corporations to help fund events. She joined the SAPB her freshman year, and is also a member of PwC Scholars, Outdoors Club and Cheese Club. She enjoys hiking and drawing.

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RICHARD CALDICOTT

FRANKLIN RICHARDS

ALEC SOMERSTEIN

JOHN SANTARE

KHALEEL JAMES

ERIN BISHOP

A junior double-majoring in political science and philosophy

A first-year graduate student studying public administration

A junior double-majoring in mathematical sciences and business administration

A junior majoring in biology

A sophomore double-majoring in economics and human development

A junior majoring in economics

Caldicott is currently involved in the SUNY Student Assembly, where he is an undergraduate representative, and serves as an SA Congress representative for Hillside Community. Before transferring to BU, Caldicott served as secretary and treasurer in SUNY Adirondack Community College’s Student Senate.

Currently, Richards serves as the vice president of public relations for the Master’s of Public Affairs Graduate School Organization. Previously, he served on Dickinson Town Council and was a resident assistant in Dickinson Community. He is also a member of the Binghamton University Gospel Choir.

Somerstein serves as the head assistant of the VPF’s office and is the vice president of finance for the Off Campus College Council (OC3). He was elected to SA Congress during his freshman year as a representative for Newing College and has served as the chair of the Financial Committee. Somerstein also previously held a position on the Town Gown Advisory Board and is an active participant in the Binghamton City Schools Mentoring Program, where he meets with a fifth grader for an hour every week. In his spare time, he enjoys playing intramural sports.

Santare is currently the vice speaker of SA Congress, where he has served on the Internal Affairs and Elections committees, and is a policy analyst for the VPAA’s office. He is also a member of the Roosevelt Institute, where he was previously secretary and currently is the education policy lead, and is involved in the Biological Sciences Club. In his free time, he enjoys playing board games, writing and cooking.

James began his experience in student government when he was elected president of Old Digman Hall in Dickinson Community as a freshman. Since then, he has worked closely with the VPMA’s office, interning under former VPMA Joshua Gonzalez and assisting with the establishment of individual VPMAs on community executive boards. Outside of student government, James goes to the gym, plays chess and is always up for a game of Monopoly.

Bishop currently serves as a training and development intern with the EVP’s office. She has previously worked as the chair of the Association for Operations Management’s Internal Education Committee and as a summer intern with the New York Public Interest Research Group.

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Discussion highlights how to build healthy relationships Students learn to spot signs of abuse, discuss resources Christine DeRosa pipe dream news

katherine scott pipe dream photographer The Multicultural Resource Center and the University Counseling Center held a discussion to inform students about the signs of unhealthy relationships and the resources available to them.

EOP faces potential cuts as New York debates budget eop from page 1 wrote. ”EOP has invested into my education by making textbooks completely affordable. I’m grateful for EOP, because without this program, I would not get work done effectively, nor would I have a strong GPA.” Tashawna Harris, an EOP student and an undeclared

sophomore, wrote that EOP has provided her with a sense of security since she’s entered college. “College is extremely important to me and to my family,” Harris said. “The generosity of the EOP program allowed me the access to education without having to worry so much about how I would pay for college. Access to education

is difficult enough, especially for minority students, so having a program that advocates for my right to have affordable access to education is super important to me.” While it’s unclear whether the proposed budget will pass with the EOP cuts, Legette wrote that students, staff and EOP representatives in Albany have a

plan to fight against the proposed cut, including a social media campaign and EOP Advocacy Day, when students go to Albany to speak with legislators and senators about the importance of EOP. According to Legette, University students interested in supporting the program can also contact New York State Assembly and Senate policymakers to voice

their concerns. Nevertheless, the threat of cuts to the EOP budget has Harris worried. She wrote that the cuts would potentially force students to make tough decisions on their education. “With the lack of money and funding for EOP students, a lot of us would have to make pretty difficult choices,” Harris wrote.

“Leaving school isn’t an option for me, though. I’ve worked hard to be in school, and EOP has worked hard to keep us here. Having this opportunity cut or taken away is wrong and puts minority students and others who don’t have the financial means to attend college without EOP in an unfair situation that could very well affect all of our livelihoods.”

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jobs from page 1 they are interested in. Also, since the fairs are smaller in size, with 40 [to] 60 employers attending each fair, we are able to host them in the Mandela Room, a more central location on campus that will hopefully maximize students’ access.” Dalia Mermelstein, a sophomore majoring in psychology, said she enjoyed last semester’s job and internship fair precisely because it presented a variety of opportunities. “I liked last semester’s job and internship fair and I liked [that] there were so many people and so many employers there because I got to see stuff from all different fields in one shot instead of going for each specific thing,” Mermelstein said. “I was looking at art opportunities and also

working with people with special needs so I was looking at all of that in the same place.” However, Eden Janfar, a sophomore double-majoring in business administration and accounting, said he attended a fair through the School of Management that consisted of smaller events, and preferred it to the larger fairs. “I went to many different events,” Janfar said. “In regards to the smaller events, I honestly think that it was a better way to connect to the people of that firm. There weren’t as many long lines to speak to the people of that firm.” The spring fairs are set to begin on Thursday, Feb. 21 with the STEM Job and Internship Fair and continue throughout the following weeks. A large fair will be held again in the fall semester.

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wrote that she had the most luck when examining old periodicals as well as records from insane asylums. “Newspapers published more accounts of suicide than our newspapers do today, which was helpful,” she wrote. “But I also looked at patient records in insane asylums where I found case histories that indicated past suicide attempts or suicidal ideation.” Although Sommerville ultimately didn’t win the award, she wrote in an email that the nomination was a satisfying acknowledgment of over a decade’s worth of work. “It’s really, really gratifying,” Sommerville wrote. “I spent about 15 years working on this project, so the honor validates what I’ve accomplished. I tried to convey the magnitude of the award to my adult children by explaining that the Lincoln Prize is like the Academy Awards of Civil War books.” Leigh Ann Wheeler, a professor of history, wrote in an email that she was not surprised when Sommerville was nominated for the award, and highlighted the significance of her achievement. “The Lincoln Prize has been awarded 35 times since 1991;

katherine scott pipe dream photographer Diane Miller Sommerville, an associate professor of history, was one of five authors nominated for the Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize for her book, “Aberration of Mind: Suicide and Suffering in the Civil War-Era South.”

only four awards have gone to women,” Wheeler wrote. “This is no reflection on the quality of women’s scholarship, but quite a statement on how these things still work.”

Sommerville said she hopes her book brings attention to the importance of mental health and proves useful to researchers studying a variety of periods in history.

“These problems are universal,” she wrote. “It’s important to consider the personal cost of war, as it continues for decades after the guns have been silenced.”

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DEMANDING ACCESSIBILITY AT BU For students with disabilities at Binghamton University, navigating college both inside and outside the classroom is no small task.

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If a student has a physical disability that hinders their ability to walk, there is a staggering number of staircases that they must circumvent to get to their destination. For instance, the outdoor stairs between the University Union and the Fine Arts Building provides a huge obstacle for those who cannot walk up or down stairs. Candace Mulcahy, associate professor and chair of the department of teaching, learning and educational leadership, pointed to this example, among others, demonstrating the lack of accessibility on campus. Aside from stairs, she drew attention to an issue seldom talked about: oncampus signage. “For individuals with low

vision or mobility, the lack of clear, consistent signage in high visibility areas added an additional challenge,” she wrote in an email. Additionally, with the recent renovations over the summer, the University had the opportunity to make the campus more accessible. Instead, one of the renovations entailed putting a staircase in place of the ramps coming down from Mountainview College, making campus more difficult to navigate for those with physical disabilities. The Editorial Board questions why accessibility is not prioritized when considering renovations. Moreover, the lack of accessibility sends a negative message to prospective students with disabilities.

For students with disabilities that affect their experience in the classroom, getting accommodations is a strenuous process. According to a column written by former Opinions Editor Jessica Gutowitz in April 2018, students must contact the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office prior to the start of the semester and provide proof of their disability. The next step is to meet with an SSD representative to discuss the accommodations. Finally, a letter is written describing the student’s needs. The student then must request the letter be sent to each of their professors and set up individual meetings with them to work out the appropriate accommodations.

While the Editorial Board commends SSD for its work on the campus community, we find this process unnecessarily complicated. Multiple students have reported experiencing difficulty getting through all the steps, and others have said that simply the thought of going through the process makes it seem unworthy of the trouble. We believe there must be a way to streamline the accommodations procedure, which is clearly integral to students’ academic success. There are a number of possible solutions to BU’s accessibility problem. To start, the SSD should work more closely with professors. The office can, at the very least, send letters out to its

registered students’ instructors on its own. Likewise, students should not be required to meet with instructors about their accommodations unless they want to; accommodation letters should be descriptive enough on their own. Having to set up individual meetings with multiple professors to talk is an unnecessary hassle. According to Mulcahy, the University could also utilize universal design, which is a method of design that considers how to make spaces accessible for everyone. She suggested lowering light switches and using curb cuts with bumps to indicate approach to a street. Moreover, Mulcahy wrote that adopting universal design would benefit the campus

as a whole. “The point of Universal Design and Universal Design for Learning is to create more inclusive physical and learning environments,” she wrote. “Rather than retrofitting, which can be ugly and inconvenient in a physical environment … and segregates individuals in both physical and learning environments, creating accessible spaces fosters inclusivity and sends the message that Binghamton University is for EVERYONE.” The Editorial Board hopes the University will begin to make accessibility a priority. To ensure the success of all of its students, the first step should be to guarantee students the necessary accommodations.

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We can choose how automation will change society Workers should have a say in the future of their jobs Jacob Hanna Columnist

What will the future of work look like? It is a question that is being asked by many people — not just by economists, but by political scientists, labor organizers and everyday people alike. The reason for the popularity of this question has to do in part with what we see happening to labor in the marketplace. Go to a Walmart around here and you will find multiple self-checkout kiosks where you input the items you want

to purchase through a scanner instead of employees scanning the items for you. Automation of this kind has the capacity to disrupt the economy for the worse, as I have previously written. But must it? I don’t think so. In fact, I have come to realize that automation reframes the question asked above. Instead of “What will the future of work look like?” the question has become “What will the economy of the future look like — and will it even be recognizable?” It is important to note some economic theories. Automation generally has a tendency to disrupt industries and cause unemployment when no further employment opportunities are

created from it. A useful example can be found in various American industries right before the Great Depression, when technologies for mining and manufacturing jobs had become so advanced that a large number of workers that were previously employed were no longer needed. We may see a parallel situation in today’s automation of goods and services. The number of jobs required to build and upkeep these kiosks likely do not even begin to replace the jobs that would be lost once automation accelerates — and it will continue to accelerate. Some estimates state that more than 40 percent of all jobs may be lost to automation by 2030.

The people who will be most greatly impacted by automation are not the ones deciding whether their jobs should be automated. In the present socioeconomic situation, no one is clamoring for a computer to take their jobs. This may be due in part to an attitude of the “dignity of work,” that one only deserves to provide for oneself if they are a productive citizen — that is, they must “pull themselves up by the bootstraps.” This attitude has rightly met challenges in the recent past. Even in states with minimum wages of $15 an hour, it is difficult, if not impossible, to sustain oneself against economic pressure from rent, food, health care and so on.

This is not to mention the wealth inequality in the country, which is at its greatest divide since before the Great Depression. Workers do not choose automation. Those at the upper end of the wealth distribution stand to gain tremendously from it — their gain, our loss. There is no question that this arrangement will lead to political, social and economic upheaval. It would do so regardless of whether the management or the workers decide the future of the economy. So who should decide it? The status quo of management and CEOs calling the shots is clearly untenable. Instead, workers should have control over

which industries get automated and to what extent. They also shouldn’t have to worry about the aforementioned economic pressures, as the productivity of machines is greater and lasts longer than the productivity of human workers. This is what I mean by reframing the question. Automation has the capacity to reshape the fundamental nature of the economy as we know it, for good and for ill. The present reality of automation can and will lead to economic catastrophe. It is not unreasonable, then, to want an alternative. — Jacob Hanna is a junior majoring in economics.

Why do establishment Democrats railroad progressives? The party should be receptive to change Sarah Molano Opinions Editor

Following the 2018 midterm elections, many people celebrated the diversity of representatives elected to Congress — a record number of women including the first Muslim women, the first Native American women and the highest number of women of color in general. Among these women are democratic socialists Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar. For people like myself who view the Democratic Party as much more centrist than progressive, seeing these more left-leaning women in Congress was, at the least, refreshing and a small step in the right direction. However, predictably, Democrats are doing all they can to stifle the more progressive views of these

officials. This is a mistake. Most recently, Omar faced a great deal of controversy from both the left and the right for criticizing the Israeli state and proposing that pro-Israel lobbying group American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) pays politicians to maintain a pro-Israel stance. Omar has long criticized the Israeli state’s treatment of Palestinians. Democratic leadership quickly accused Omar of using “antiSemitic tropes,” and the public outcry over her statements pushed her to issue an apology. Let’s examine Omar’s situation. She alleged that politicians’ support for Israel’s policies is “all about the Benjamins” due to AIPAC’s influence. Accusations of antiSemitism stem from Omar’s connection between “Benjamins” — money — and Israel, which seems to perpetuate a classic stereotype about Jewish people.

On the surface, I can see how critics came to this conclusion. However, that is not the case. Factually speaking, the goal of lobbying groups is to advocate for specific interests — often in the form of providing campaign money to politicians — and AIPAC is no exception. M.J. Rosenberg, who formerly worked for AIPAC, wrote for the Huffington Post that Democrats are influenced by the group in the same way Republicans are influenced by the National Rifle Association, saying “AIPAC uses the same tactics as the NRA to ensure that the United States never deviates from support for whatever policy the Israeli government is pushing at the moment.” He emphasized that his colleagues worked diligently to ruin the reputations of politicians who stray from that mission. A former employee of the very group Omar criticized for influencing politicians effectively

confirmed Omar’s claim. Rosenberg pointed to a specific piece of legislation sponsored by Democrats which would make it a felony for Americans to support the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement. It is important to note that this movement’s aim is to end international support for Israel’s policies that oppress Palestinians. This legislation would criminally punish people for their political opinions on Israel, a clear violation of the First Amendment. That legislation was backed by Democrats and AIPAC. Omar’s assertion that Democrats often support pro-Israel policies due to the organization’s influence has a clear basis. This is the real reason Omar was condemned by House Democrats, not because she displayed anti-Semitism. This is only the latest example of establishment Democrats attempting to nudge selfidentified democratic socialists

to fall in line with the party. For instance, Democrat Nydia Velázquez has been known to advise Ocasio-Cortez “in private conversations against targeting her fellow Democrats.” Why are Democrats so desperate to silence criticisms of their party from people within it? One would think they would welcome these conversations; after all, the disaster that was the 2016 presidential election indicates that Democrats’ usual strategies are failing. An April 2018 Reuters poll indicated that in just two years, millennial support for Democrats decreased by nine percent, while millennial support for Republicans remained around the same. Perhaps an embrace of more progressive politics could be beneficial. I cannot pretend to have the solutions for the Democratic Party. Personally, I do not identify as a Democrat nor as a democratic socialist — truthfully, I feel that

Ocasio-Cortez and Omar don’t go far enough. Regardless, there is something to be said for how it seems that media attention has gone more toward criticisms of Ocasio-Cortez and Omar than toward the Democratic Party’s platform and plans for the 2020 elections. A number of Democrats have announced their intent to run for president in 2020; more media attention should be dedicated to comparing candidates and informing voters. The trend of moderate Democrats railroading democratic socialists must end if the party seeks a different outcome than that of the 2016 election. Their energy would be better spent restructuring the party into something voters can be proud of than disparaging their own party members. — Sarah Molano is a senior double-majoring in English and philosophy, politics and law.

Snuggle up with these classic rom-coms Melanie Gulbas

arts & culture staff

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse for a rom-com movie marathon with your friends, a cozy night with a partner or a solo Netflix binge cuddled up with a bowl of ice cream. Pipe Dream has crafted this list of guilty pleasure films that will get you in the mood for romance — or distract you from how single you are. “10 Things I Hate About You”

rebecca kiss photography editor Make these easy love-themed recipes, like cutie pies and Cupid’s arrow fruit kebabs, for a delicious Valentine’s Day celebration.

Sweeten your Valentine’s Day in a healthy way Make these quick and easy cutie pies, vegan breakfast bites and cupid fruit Gabby Iacovano

assistant arts & culture editor

No matter how you celebrate it, Valentine’s Day is bound to bring a little extra sweetness into your life. Even if you don’t have any special treats planned for the day itself, post-holiday candy sales can be tempting and sugary snacks often find their way into the homes of even the most dedicated health nuts. If you’re hoping to skip the usual chocolate binge in favor of a more nutritious or unique option this year, try one of these recipes. Cutie Pies If you’re looking for a vibrant and decorative snack that skips out on processed sweets and artificial coloring, these mini pies are both aesthetically pleasing and nutrientpacked. Mascarpone cheese adds a creamy decadence to the earthy, ruby red beet filling and a touch of sugar transforms the vegetable paste into a pretty dessert. — 2 fresh beets — 1 Pillsbury pie crust — ¼ cup softened mascarpone cheese — 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar — 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice — Extra mascarpone for decoration 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Quarter the beets, rub the pieces in olive oil and cover them with aluminum foil. Place the slices on a baking sheet and roast for 40 to 50 minutes. 3. With a knife or cookie cutter, cut out six to eight circles of dough from the pie crust. 3. Grease the bottom side of a muffin tin and mold the dough circles over the outsides of the cups. Bake the crusts at 425 degrees for eight minutes. 4. When the beets are done roasting, quickly and carefully remove the foil and place the beets in a blender while still hot. Blend with sugar and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth.

5. Remove beet mixture from the blender and mix in the softened cheese until the mixture is uniform. Spread the mixture evenly into the pie crusts once they are cool. 6. Fill a piping or Ziploc bag with the extra mascarpone to top the pies with hearts, polka dots, stripes or any other design. Vegan Breakfast Bites Once used in culinary tributes to Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, pomegranates are associated with romance. These breakfast bites blend pomegranate juice and shredded coconut with basic ingredients for a hearty snack. While they’re not too colorful, the pomegranate glaze adds a glistening red sheen. Cookies — 1 cup flour — 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut — ½ teaspoon baking soda — ¼ teaspoon salt — ¼ cup 100 percent pomegranate juice — 2 tablespoons oil 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 2. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl, then stir in water to form a dough, adding extra juice if needed. 3. Once dough is mixed, freeze for about 15 minutes to chill.

4. Remove dough from the freezer and form small mounds. Place the mounds on a greased baking tray. 5. Bake for 11 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking tray for 10 minutes before removing. Glaze — ¼ cup sugar — 2 cups pomegranate juice 1. Combine sugar and juice in a saucepan. Boil on medium heat until reduced to about ½ cup. 2. Drizzle the glaze over the cookies or slather it on with a brush. Cupid’s Arrow Fruit Kebabs Enamor party guests or potential suitors with a quiver of sweet, allnatural love darts. These colorful kebabs, which employ only pink and red fruits for an extra festive touch, are arranged to resemble Cupid’s arrows. — Strawberries — Red grapes — Watermelon — Wooden skewers 1. Cut watermelon into flat chunks, then cut the planks into wide V shapes. 2. Push two V-shaped pieces onto each skewer. Spread them out slightly at the end so they look like the tail end of an arrow. 3. Fill the rest of each kebab with a line of red grapes and a strawberry arrowhead.

A teenage Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Heath Ledger scheme to date a pair of sisters in this modern-day adaption of Shakespeare’s play “The Taming of the Shrew.” Ledger plays a classic bad boy cliche who tries to get the girl as part of a bet but ends up falling in love with her, while Levitt is a lovable geek who wants the other sister to see him as boyfriend material. In the end, there’s a lot of cheesy pickup lines, high school gossip and a wonderful serenade scene on the bleachers of a soccer field. This movie is sure to put you in a good mood and leave you smiling. “A Cinderella Story” This adaptation of a classic fairy tale will charm you if you’re a romantic or just a kid at heart. Hillary Duff and Chad Michael Murray’s iconic kissing-in-the-rain scene will make anyone’s heart flutter. Duff’s character has a typical evil stepmother who tries to prevent her from falling in love, but nobody can stop her from going after what she wants. With a little help from anonymous texting and some powerful speeches, the couple’s epic kiss solidifies their romance. “13 Going on 30” This movie recalls the nostalgic feeling of being a teenager and wanting to grow up too fast. The young protagonist makes a birthday wish and transforms into a grown-up overnight. Her adult self, played by Jennifer Garner, learns some life lessons and realizes that the adult world isn’t all it’s made out to be. By the end, she realizes the boy she was supposed to be with all along was her childhood best friend. “Say Anything” This movie features a sweet love story which plays out during the summer after two teenagers graduate from high school. Lloyd, portrayed by John Cusack, makes it his goal to capture the heart of Diane, portrayed by Ione Skye. This film encompasses all the aspects of a classic rom-com, including an overly possessive father who disapproves of his daughter’s relationship and a series of romantic gestures from Lloyd. If by nothing else, you’ll be enchanted by the iconic boombox scene. “Dirty Dancing” This classic ’80s movie has everything you could ever ask for: iconic quotes, a summer romance and electric chemistry. Each dancing scene makes you wish someone would sweep you off your feet. You’ll have the time of your life singing along to the soundtrack and drooling over Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey while watching. “She’s the Man” In this adaption of another Shakespeare play, “Twelfth Night,” a plucky athlete, Viola, played by Amanda Bynes, takes her brother’s place at a boarding school. There, she falls in love with her roommate, portrayed by Channing Tatum. Viola stands up for herself and for women as she plays in disguise on a male soccer team. “She’s the Man” is a fun romantic comedy to watch with a group of friends, and its empowering message will lift your spirits if you’re not feeling great about spending the holiday alone.

Treat yourself this V-Day with local holiday specials Restaurants will oﬀer festive menus and drinks Melanie Gulbas

arts & culture staff

Although the Binghamton weather can be gloomy, your Valentine’s Day activities don’t have to be. If Valentine’s Day completely slipped your mind, then here are some last-minute activities and restaurant deals you can take advantage of. Garage Taco Bar If you’re that one single friend in a group who’s always set up on blind dates or you’re just trying to branch out and meet someone new, Garage Taco Bar will be hosting a twist on the original dating game show. The event starts at 8 p.m. and is open to anyone, but Garage is encouraging friends

with a designated third wheel to attend. The game show will consist of questionnaires, and to make it more official, a microphone will be set up and there will be a screen to prevent cheating. You can win tokens and get a free taco or drink if you’re above 21 years old. They will have cocktail specials such as Cupid’s Churro, a rum drink with a chocolate-dipped churro. Garage will also have dessert specials such as a dulce de leche cheesecake. You can sign up for the game through their Facebook page or by calling the restaurant. Sip and Paint Stilettos Fine Arts Studio on Clinton Street will be hosting a Valentine’s Day Couples Date Night from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. The class fee is $75 per couple and includes a light dinner and dessert, as well as your choice of painting. You can also bring a bottle of wine to share with your

special someone. Enjoy the night sipping on wine while painting the night away. You can call the studio or message them through Facebook to reserve your spot. Citrea This restaurant and bar will be having its annual Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe menu, which is $45 per person or $60 to include a wine pairing with each course. The four-course menu includes appetizers, entrees, desserts and wine. Some options include the French Kiss oysters, seared scallops, filet mignon, crispy salmon, double chocolate coconut brownie with coconut ice cream and more. They have vegetarian options as well and their regular menu will also be available. The Colonial Located in downtown Binghamton, the Colonial is

known for its burgers and beer options. Enjoy the single life with a singles party starting at 9 p.m., and maybe you’ll meet the love of your life there or maybe just find a new favorite drink. The regular menu will be available, including wings and mac and cheese, as well as Valentine’s Day-themed cocktails, chocolates, candies and party games. Lost Dog Cafe This restaurant’s famous rigatoni ala vodka will be offered on its regular dinner menu, along with some cocktail specials. There will be Valentine’s-themed cocktails, dessert and dinner specials on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and these will be posted on social media. Some cocktails to look forward to include My Sharona, 24 Karat or Amor & Psyche.

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Cancer: If your partner didn’t get you anything for Valentine’s Day, how mad would you be? Leo: Drink as much hot chocolate as you can. Become hot chocolate. Hug your mom. Virgo: If you keep thinking about it, it means you should do it. Libra: How much candy can you eat in one sitting? Do it in front of your roommate. Scorpio: You have a grudge against anything pink. Why do you think that is? Change it. Sagittarius: Don’t promise yourself away when you can hardly make rent.

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Women’s lacrosse overwhelmed by No. 11 Syracuse Bearcat oﬀense struggles against dominant Orange Marcus Budashewitz pipe dream sports

In its season opener at the Carrier Dome, the Binghamton women’s lacrosse teams fell to No. 15 Syracuse. The Bearcats (0-1) were overwhelmed by the Orange (2-0) by a score of 15-5.

rebecca kiss photography editor Junior goalie Taylor Passuello recorded a career-high 13 saves as she faced a barrage of shots from the Orange.

Being the first game of their season and facing off against a power conference opponent, the Bearcats came out cold and began the game down 9-0, with junior attacker Lindsey Stephen scoring Binghamton’s first goal of the season at the end of the first half. In the second period, BU scored the last four goals of the game, including a man-up goal from senior attacker Olivia Batista. Batista, a senior captain, missed last season due to injury, but stands to play a big role in Binghamton’s attack this season. “I think we were able to get out some of those first-game jitters where Syracuse had had a competition prior to ours,” BU head coach Stephanie Allen said. “Obviously a strong [Atlantic Coast Conference] competitor and we needed a bit of time to work out some of those early kinks.” Binghamton competed well on draw controls, taking nine to Syracuse’s 12, but the lack of ball control showed as Syracuse put

28 shots on goal to BU’s eight. Binghamton struggled to hold back Syracuse’s senior attacker Nicole Levy, who recorded a hat trick and an assist in the game. Time of possession was a huge issue for the Bearcats, as they played very little offense throughout the night. Syracuse’s 32 ground balls to Binghamton’s 18 was a problem, as was the gap in efficiency on the defensive side of the ball. Binghamton was only 12-19 on clears compared to 17-19 for the Orange. “We definitely need to work on lengthening our offensive possessions and decision making,” Allen said. “It comes back to just handling pressure and making better choices with the ball.” Junior goalie Taylor Passuello put up a strong performance for the Bearcats despite facing a potent Syracuse offense. She recorded a career-high 13 saves on the night, anchoring the defense. There were bright spots for the future of the Bearcats toward

the end of the game. Freshmen midfielders Emily Masera and Sofia Afkham both netted their first career goals. “I think Emily Masera and Sofia Afkham are two players that we expect to continue to gain confidence and take on bigger roles throughout the season,” Allen said. “I think across the board we have a number of individuals — even in the sophomore class — that will get some big minutes this year.” This game was particularly notable for two players on opposing teams in the matchup, as Binghamton sophomore defender Natasha Rahal was facing off against her sister, Syracuse redshirt junior midfielder Mary Rahal. Following the strongest season in school history, the Bearcats hope to continue to make strides this year. The team has several important nonconference matchups remaining on its schedule, including Ohio State and Cornell.

“We want to be over .500 when we walk off that field for the last time this season,” Allen said. “It’s about taking each day and each game as it comes, but we’ve set our sights on the America East again and putting ourselves in a position to win a title.” Binghamton next plays in its home opener against Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference opponent Niagara. BU hopes to improve upon some of the mistakes that plagued it against Syracuse in a more balanced matchup. “Yesterday was a learning opportunity for us, and I think there were some really good moments out there on both sides of the ball,” Allen said. “Now it’s just about taking what we learned from yesterday and implementing it into our game plan moving forward.” Faceoff against the Purple Eagles is set for 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17 from the Bearcats Sports Complex in Vestal, NY.

Bearcats set to compete in conference championships Swimming and diving cap oﬀ successful seasons Clare Mahoney

contributing writer

The Binghamton swimming and diving teams have undeniably put together an impressive regular season. The squads look to finish the year on a high note this Thursday, as the four-daylong America East Swimming and Diving Championships take place. Last February was the AE’s first time hosting a men’s championship meet since 2012, and the Bearcats were the runner up behind champion UMBC. This year, the men (4-1) feel more prepared and are hungry to prove themselves. “We’re comfortable with the venue, comfortable with the competition, and we’re fired up,” senior Zachary Kaplan said. Kaplan swam a personal best in last year’s tournament in the 100 fly (51:35), placing eighth, while

senior Alex Brion placed second in both the 50 free and the 100 free. In the 2018-19 regular season, Brion broke pool and program records, including the pool record for the 50 free at the Colgate meet. Junior Ross Bernstein also garnered two second-place finishes last year, in the 400 IM and the 200 fly. This season, Bernstein broke David Holmes’ 2006 record in the 200 fly, and joined forces with Brion and sophomores Shane Morris and Patrick Wilson to set a new 200 medley relay pool record at home. According to their coach, the triumphs of individual swimmers may have evoked a team-wide sense of self-assured determination. “I think that there have been a lot of boosters, confidence-wise for the team,” BU head coach Brad Smith said. “They’ve shown themselves that they can train really hard and perform at a really high level and that’s important, because they are capable and we’ve known as coaches that they’re capable, but for them to be able to

experience that and then replicate that … it’s good to see.” The women (7-1) have also amassed a high degree of success this season. En route to a fourthplace team finish at last year’s championship, senior Brooke Pettis captured the 100 fly and placed fourth in the 200 fly, and this season, she helped the 800 free relay team shatter a record set by the University of Vermont in 2006 by nearly seven seconds. Sophomores Erica Bachiller and Kaitlyn Smolar each surpassed freshman records in the 200 backstroke and the 1000 and 1650 frees, respectively, at the 2018 championships. Smolar broke a six-year standing program record in the 1000 free this season. She, junior Olivia Santos, along with teammate Brion, were each named the America East Swimmer of the Week, and Smolar earned the title twice. Not to be outdone, BU divers have compiled a great year following their positive experience

at last year’s championship meet. Sophomore David Walters took the one-meter diving event and placed third in the three-meter competition last year, and was named Most Outstanding Diver. He has qualified for this year’s NCAA Zone Meet, and will be joined by sophomore Sophia Howard and freshmen Chris Egan and Amanda McGraw. It is not just the team’s paper achievements that have given the swimmers confidence entering the championships, but an intangible energy and a mindset that Smith has instilled in his athletes. “I would say the biggest thing that we’ve done differently is just emphasizing taking it one day at a time and focusing on the process and not the results,” Smith said. “I keep telling them to focus on what we can control, which is our attitude and our work ethic, and that’s what we’ve really been trying to do.” The team appeared eager to perform well for each other and

rose coschignano pipe dream photographer Following one of its best regular seasons in school history, Binghamton looks to find success at the AE Championship.

to capitalize on the momentum built by their final, dramatic home victory over St. Bonaventure. “We’ve definitely grown closer this season, and coming off the [St.] Bonaventure win has gotten everyone’s energy up at just the right time,” said junior Rebecca Nelson.

Ideally, for the teams, that energy will translate into a strong meet and positive results for the Bearcats at this year’s AE Championship. The event will take place from Thursday, Feb. 14 to Sunday, Feb. 17 from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Men’s lacrosse aims to improve after deflating season Mattiace, Licata named 2018 senior captains pipe dream sports

to improve their record this season. “We try to focus on ourselves a lot more than we focus on our opponents,” BU head coach Kevin McKeown said. “We want to really try to execute the fundamentals of

Heading into last season, expectations were high for the Binghamton men’s lacrosse team. The Bearcats were coming off a season in which they attained the most wins in program history and advanced all the way to the America East (AE) Championship for the second time ever. The 2018 season, however, was defined by just four wins, one AE victory and a sixth-place conference finish. Despite the hardships of last season and a sixth-place finish in the AE preseason poll, the Bearcats remain optimistic and are looking

rebecca kiss photography editor Senior long stick midfielder Timothy Mattiace was named a captain on the men’s lacrosse team as he enters his final season as a Bearcat.

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the game of lacrosse and also focus on our schematics.” With some of BU’s top scorers from last year lost to graduation, the team is placing an emphasis on new leadership. Senior long stick

midfielder Timothy Mattiace and senior midfielder Joe Licata are taking over as captains this season. “I really think our leadership in our senior class is a huge strength for the team,” McKeown said. “Both [Licata] and [Mattiace] as captains have done a great job so far, and our eight seniors are hungry for a great year to go out on.” The pair was an essential part of the team last year. Mattiace picked up 24 ground balls and caused 21 turnovers, while Licata netted 11 goals and picked up 16 ground balls. Now, both players have the opportunity to showcase their leadership skills in the 2019 campaign. “Knowing that me and [Licata] were selected means a lot,” Mattiace said. “Not only does coach think we’re good leaders, but our

teammates have that level of respect for us as well. It makes you want to just go out and lead.” While Mattiace and Licata are essential, there is also a number of up-and-coming players who will contribute to the team. The roster now includes 13 new members — 12 freshmen and one transfer. “Our freshman class has been very impressive with their work ethic,” Mattiace said. “They’re pushing the older guys now to really step up their game.” With 13 new players and only 10 spots available on the field, every new player is determined to stand out. “We have 7 a.m. practices, and there are two guys who are out every single day at 6:30, either getting extra reps on the wall or taking some extra shots,”

McKeown said. “That’s unsolicited — nothing that we’re asking them to do.” With some returning members and several new faces, the Binghamton men’s lacrosse team is hoping to come out with a victory in its opener against No. 18 Colgate. Colgate recently upset No. 10 Syracuse, but the Bearcats are using that result as fuel for Saturday’s game. “It definitely was a big game for [Colgate],” Mattiace said. “As a group, that got us a little more motivated to go out there and show them that we can do something similar.” The Bearcats will host the Raiders on Saturday, Feb. 16. Faceoff is set for 1 p.m. at the Bearcats Sports Complex in Vestal, New York.

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Baseball looks to regain dominance over America East Sinicki returns for 27th season at Bearcats’ helm Yaakov Spivack

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After a long offseason, the Binghamton baseball team is ready to kick off the 2019 campaign this Friday. “I’m excited,” senior outfielder Anthony Meduri said. “I think we’ve got a really good team this year, good combination of young talent and some older guys who have seen what it takes to win an America East championship. With the combination of those two, we’re looking pretty good this year.” In 2018, Meduri started in all 46 games he played. The seasoned veteran hit primarily first or second in the lineup, finishing with a .274 batting average, 46 hits and 15 RBIs. The team is two years removed from an AE regular season title, but last year was a disappointment for BU. After being picked as the unanimous favorite in the AE preseason poll, the Bearcats ended the season with an overall record of 18-30-1, going 9-15 in AE play. “The last two years we’ve seen … the bad and two years ago the good where we had a 30-win season, and last year wasn’t a 30-win season,” junior pitcher Jake Miller said. “So, I think the key word here — I think Coach [Tim] Sinicki’s mentioned it a lot in the last couple of weeks — is just consistency. We have a

tough out-of-conference schedule this year, so I think we’ll obviously take our lumps like we always do when we’re playing a lot of tough teams out of conference.” Last season, Miller made 11 appearances with two starts, striking out 24 hitters in 24 innings. Since the conclusion of the 2018 season, the team has spent months preparing themselves for this spring. “Really, during the offseason, everyone just wants to get in the weight room and get stronger,” senior infielder Matt Tsukroff said. “Work on their mobility … other than that, just coming into practice on a daily basis wanting to work hard and wanting to get better every single day. Everyone’s been doing that so far, and I think we’re all ready to go for the start of the season coming at the end of this week.” Last year, Tsukroff appeared in 10 games with five starts, all at first base. He is expected to take on a much bigger role this season. “I’m trying not to think of it too differently as I have in prior years,” Tsukroff said. “[I will] take what I’ve learned from my experience here at BU, and from the people in front of me that I’ve learned from, and work hard day in and day out on a regular basis, both on the field and in the weight room and in the classroom, and serve as a leader for the young kids on my team, and hopefully we’ll be in a good position to win.” The Bearcats are led by veteran

head coach Tim Sinicki, the longest tenured head coach at Binghamton. Entering his 27th year as a coach, he is the 12th longest tenured coach in all of college baseball. His long stretch at BU has seen some truly memorable moments, including 10 conference championships and four NCAA Regionals berths. Sinicki has

been named AE Coach of the Year six times. “I think his track record shows … I think it’s nine combined titles in the last twelve years,” Meduri said. “He knows what it takes to win, and even though last year wasn’t great, he just left it where it was there and came back and we were ready to go. He did the right

things, put us in the right places this entire year so far to prepare us for our first weekend. That was what he’s done in the past and I think it’s what he’s gonna continue to do here.” The team begins its season with a three-game series against Michigan at the spring training home of the New York Mets in

Port St. Lucie, Florida. A threegame series against the No. 17 Wolverines will provide an early test for the team. The Bearcats will continue to play on the road until mid-March, facing off against nonconference opponents. First pitch in the team’s season opener against Michigan is set for 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15.

kojo senoo pipe dream photographer After a disappointing season last year, head coach Tim Sinicki and the Bearcats look to get back into winning form in 2019.

Softball leans on youth for upcoming 2019 campaign BU picked fifth in preseason conference poll Evan Cole

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Since placing first in the conference and winning the regular season America East (AE) Championship for the second consecutive season in 2017, the Binghamton softball team chartered unfamiliar territory in relation to its successful program history, finishing at 9-9 in conference play last season. Two consecutive 1-2 performances in the AE Tournament, a lack of a consistent home field and the departure of outfielder Jessica Rutherford, ’18, have highlighted the event-filled seasons. Amid the inconsistency, a persistent message of staying together as a team resonated throughout the team’s media day on Monday. “We were just really trying to work for each other and learning to not be selfish [in the offseason],” junior pitcher Rayn Gibson said. “We were learning to be the best for the team, not be the best for me, so taking the ‘me’ out of it is a big focus that we’ve been doing.” The Bearcats hosted the conference tournament last season, defeating Maine in the first round and falling to

Albany and the Black Bears in the double-elimination bracket. Now with the departure of one of the team’s most productive hitters in Rutherford, BU boasts a roster that features depth in its pitching staff, youth in its outfield and speed at the top of its lineup. “Obviously we were disappointed with our conference play last season, as well as the conference tournament, but I think it’s obviously a new year and new faces,” BU head coach Michelle Johnston said. “We got freshmen who are gonna be making an impact right away, so it feels it is a different team than last year … we’ve added some really good speed to the lineup, so we’re excited.” Binghamton’s pitching is headlined by Gibson and classmate junior pitcher Rozlyn Price, both of whom started on the team since they were freshmen. Gibson earned secondteam all-conference honors two seasons ago and has led the team in wins in each of the past two years. Price enjoyed a breakout season last year, earning a firstteam all-conference selection as designated player. Additionally, returning for the Bearcats are senior Makenzie Goluba and sophomore Chelsea Howard, and BU is bringing in a freshman pitching class of Morgan Bienkowski and Binghamton

native Sophia Pappas. “We have a really big pitching staff this year, so we have six pitchers on staff,” Johnston said. “We’re really excited about the staff that we have … with [Bienkowski] and [Pappas], our two freshmen, I think that’s going to be one of our challenges is figuring out how to manage our staff and who works well off of each other.” The top of the Bearcats’ lineup is expected to be bolstered by the speed of freshman outfielder Chloe Morgan and classmate infielder Marissa Braito, giving the team a new look at the beginning of its order. With Rutherford graduating, Morgan is expected to start in her place this season. “We’re gonna miss [Rutherford], but we brought in a freshman this year, Chloe Morgan,” Johnston said. “She’s been working out in center field and she’s been doing a really good job … she’s just really athletic and really gritty out there and will run through a wall … we’ve added some really good speed to the lineup so we’re excited. We’re probably gonna have speed in our top two positions and we’re excited about how we’re gonna be able to run a little bit more and how that’s gonna change things offensively.” After calling Ithaca and

katherine scott pipe dream photographer Two Bearcats selected to the 2018 All-Conference First Team return as softball prepares for the upcoming season.

Chenango Valley High School home for most of its home games last season, all of Binghamton’s home games will be played in Vestal, a welcomed symbol of consistency for a team looking to rebound from a disappointing 2018 season. “Our field is great and some of us have been able to get out

there the past couple of weeks,” junior infielder Kassidy Seary said. “It’s gonna be nice not having to worry about whether we can play on the field or not play on the field, and we’re all really excited for that first home game.” Binghamton will begin its season on the West Coast,

participating in the CSU Northridge Early Bird Classic, playing five games from Feb. 15 to 17 and squaring off against CSU Northridge, CSU Bakersfield and Santa Clara University. The Bearcats open their season against Bakersfield at 3:30 p.m. EST from Matador Diamond in Northridge, California.

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Men’s basketball falters late to Retrievers at home Show, Sessoms combine for 43 in defeat Samuel Ditchek sports editor

A failed mathematician may have come to the conclusion on the basis of the transitive property that if the Binghamton men’s basketball team defeated the now-famed UMBC Retrievers, then it would have also downed the University of Virginia Cavaliers. Unfortunately for both the hypothetical mathematician and the Bearcats (7-19, 3-8 America East), the team fell to the Retrievers 64-50 at the Events Center. Although a matchup with the reigning conference champion and most storied tournament team from last season may have created a tremendous amount of hype, UMBC (16-10, 8-3 AE) is certainly a different team than last year. The Retrievers graduated its top two scorers from last year in Jairus Lyles (20.2 points per game) and K.J. Maura (11.3 points per game). “That was awesome for them, but this is a different team, a different year. We didn’t speak of that at all,” BU head coach Tommy Dempsey said. “I think it’s a team that’s built off that performance, and built off their year last year. So they’re playing with a lot of confidence.” Even though the final differential stood at 14, BU remained competitive for nearly the entire contest. Freshman guard Sam Sessoms and graduate student guard J.C. Show were principally to credit for Binghamton’s ability to stay in the game. The one-two punch combined for 43 of Binghamton’s 50 points, with Sessoms owning 23 and Show posting 20. “My teammates were finding

Graduate student guard J.C. Show posted 20 of Binghamton’s 50 points in its loss against UMBC Wednesday night.

me in rhythm and in great spots to shoot the basketball,” Show said. “All credit goes to them and I’m going to keep working and hopefully help the team out by shooting better down the stretch here.” While Show and Sessoms accounted for 86 percent of Binghamton’s scoring, the other 14 percent came from senior forward Caleb Stewart and senior guard Timmy Rose. Stewart struggled mightily from the field, failing to convert all 10 of

his field goals. For almost the majority of the contest, only three BU players registered points. Aside from Rose’s shot-clock buzzer-beating deep 2-point field goal, a free throw and a layup, just Sessoms and Show were on the board with five minutes remaining in the second half. It was not until Stewart was fouled and sent to the line at 4:27 did a fourth Bearcat log a point. “We didn’t get Caleb going tonight; he’s been really scoring

the ball for us,” Dempsey said. “They did a great job on him tonight. He had a tough matchup. The way they came out and played Caleb so hard and didn’t give him a lot of room. They have some long athletic defenders that are able to do that.” In comparison to the lack of BU offensive production, the Retrievers had no trouble picking apart Binghamton’s 2-3 zone. Four UMBC players reached double-digit scoring as the team repeatedly found the

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open man. The Retrievers made their ranking among the top three in the conference in assists per game evident today as they rallied for 18. “I thought they made some crucial shots, and that’s what good teams do,” Dempsey said. “They made some big ones for sure. Some dagger threes and that. But it was really a product of the 50 points that we scored. That’s not enough to win in Division I college basketball, and we have to get

better offensively over the next few weeks before we got to the conference tournament.” With five regular season games remaining, the Bearcats will next look to get back on track with a matchup against UMass Lowell. Binghamton has a week-long break before it takes on the River Hawks (14-12, 6-5 AE). Tipoff against UMass Lowell is set for Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. from the Costello Athletic Center in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Women’s basketball rallies for road triumph over UMBC Carmody posts 1,000th career point in victory Michael Steinberg pipe dream sports

Duke may have had an impressive comeback the other night, but the Binghamton women’s basketball team’s comeback last night against UMBC may have been even better. Junior guard Karlee Krchnavi helped propel the Bearcats (10-15, 5-7 America East) to a 20-point comeback victory over the UMBC Retrievers (8-16, 1-10 AE). BU head coach Bethann Shapiro Ord enjoyed a stunning Bearcats comeback victory over her alma mater, as the Bearcats sunk UMBC, 58-46. “This one feels great,” Shapiro Ord said. “I’m in my alma mater, all my college teammates are here.” At first look, this game did not appear as if Binghamton was in any position to come out on top. BU seemed destined to be on the wrong end of a surefire rout. The Bearcats entered the game in the midst of their worst AE losing streak of the season, dropping three games in a row. They just came off of a narrow loss to lowly New Hampshire, and before that, an implosion in the fourth quarter against Stony Brook. After the first quarter of this game, it looked like the Bearcats had finally reached their breaking point. Binghamton faced its worst start of the season against UMBC, the last-place team in the AE Conference. In fact, it would have been hard for the Bearcats to have started off worse, as they scored just one point in the entire quarter. BU finished the period down 17-1 against the Retrievers, and it looked like BU would have trouble scoring a basket,

let alone ending its three-game losing streak. Then, BU pulled a Duke and throughout it all, the Duke comeback was on everyone’s minds. “Before the game, we all watched it [the Duke game] as a team,” said freshman guard Hayley Moore. “So before the game, we were just kind of thinking about that and then after the first quarter, we were still thinking about that and we just kinda kicked it into gear and kept playing.” Moore and Krchnavi played the role of freshmen forwards Zion Williamson and Cam Reddish, the heroes for Duke the previous night, pushing BU right back into this game. Binghamton was down by as many as 20 points with 2 minutes and 38 seconds left in the second quarter, but the way it played following that point made it seem like they were hustling UMBC for all its money, pounding the Retrievers from that point forward. A trio of Krchnavi, senior forward Rebecca Carmody and junior guard Carly Boland led the beginning of the comeback, producing an 11-0 run to end the second quarter. The score was now a manageable 30-21 going into the half. “We just all kept missing, and I think it just affected each and every one of us,” Krchnavi said. “So once we got one, it just kinda flowed from there.” Krchnavi had already posted 10 rebounds by the half and she was far from done. The junior exploded in the third quarter on her way to a career night. Krchnavi and Moore combined for 16 points in the period, helping Binghamton surpass the Retrievers at the end of the quarter behind a combined four 3-pointers. Krchnavi led the team with 16 points and 19 rebounds, while Moore posted an impressive 14 points on four

treys. Krchnavi’s 19 rebounds were the most by a BU women’s basketball player since 2001. “[Assistant coach Matt Thune] told me at halftime that I had 10 [rebounds], so he gave me the goal to get 10 more,” Krchnavi said. “So, in my head, every time a shot went up, I was like ‘That’s my board.’” After the solid third frame, Binghamton quickly pulled away from UMBC, finishing the game

58-46 and ending its three-game losing streak in emphatic fashion. With that 20-point comeback, the Bearcats officially pulled off the greatest comeback in the team’s Division I history. As if that wasn’t enough, the game also saw senior forward Rebecca Carmody reach her 1000th career point with a layup at the 2:42 mark of the third quarter. She is the 17th player in Binghamton women’s basketball

history to reach that mark. “It’s an amazing feeling,” Carmody said. “I’m very happy, I worked really hard. It just shows that it pays off, but, I’m more excited that we got the win tonight. It was a little scary in the beginning, but we pulled it off.” Carmody, one of the leaders of this team, drew a lot of praise from her teammates following her 1000th point. “I am beyond grateful for her

and so happy for her,” Krchnavi said. “She deserves it. She works her butt off every day in practice, she makes her teammates better. She’s just a great person all around.” BU hopes to keep the momentum going against University of Massachusetts Lowell next Wednesday, Feb. 20. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. from the Events Center in Vestal, New York.

rose coschignano pipe dream photographer Senior forward Rebecca Carmody became the 17th player in Binghamton women’s basketball history to reach her 1,000th career point, in Binghamton’s comeback against UMBC Wednesday night.