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Sorority members start organizing for the first day of rush week in Old Union Hall.

‘That group to call my home’ Rush week hits BU, 400 students meet with Panhellenic sororities Hannah Walter pipe dream news

Wearing matching gray T-shirts that read “Panhellenic Council,” Maddy Gold, Alexandra Daily and Amanda-Jo Currao joined 400 other students in Old Union Hall on Saturday morning. As the first day of rush week, this would be their first chance to learn about the seven sororities on campus, talk to current sisters and make

a good impression.

For Gold, Daily and Currao, this year’s rush week started off with “Values Day,” a theme day informing students of the history, traditions, mascots and principles of campus sororities. According to Jess Senzer, rush chair for Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi and a senior majoring in English, this year’s focus on values is important for prospective members.

“Values are important when choosing the right organization for you,” Senzer said. “When looking for new members, we look for girls who will be able to uphold our values.”

For the first day, all of the prospective sisters were split up into smaller groups and led by a Rho Chi, a member of a sorority who helps guide their group through the rush process. To avoid bias, the Rho Chi does not reveal of which organization she is a member.

Daily, a freshman majoring in biology, said she was nervous but excited as she walked into the room where her Rho Chi would explain the details of rush week.

According to Daily, she knew she wanted to join a sorority when she was still in

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“I already feel like I can trust them with anything and I can’t wait for the rest of the weekend.”

— Alexandra Daily, a freshman majoring in biology

OCCT sees controversy over pro-life advertisements Student activists criticize ads, take down flyers on buses Amy Donovan

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An advertisement on Off Campus College Transport (OCCT) buses ignited controversy last week after the Women’s Student Union (WSU) spoke out against a flyer advertising the Binghamton

chapter of Birthright, a national pregnancy center.

The advertisement depicts a young woman using her phone to make a call and features text prompting pregnant women to call the local chapter if they are in need of help or support. According to Birthright’s website, the organization aims to provide nonjudgmental support, resources such as pregnancy tests, maternity and baby items and referrals to housing and legal assistance. According to

WSU and other student activists, however, the nonprofit crisis pregnancy center does not offer referrals for abortions and is known for its anti-abortion sentiments.

According to Sharon Elkouby, senior advisor for the WSU and a senior majoring in sociology, WSU contacted OCCT last semester and asked for the advertisements to be taken down. OCCT receives most of its funding from the Student Association and Graduate Student Organization, but receives additional funding

from advertisements.

“Last semester, when members of WSU started noticing the posters, we emailed OCCT about our concern for an advertisement for an anti-abortion, fake clinic that provides misinformation,” Elkouby said. “OCCT told us they don’t have a political agenda and are keeping them up.”

OCCT’s refusal to remove the advertisements has prompted some students to take action by tearing down the

Birthright advertisements and violating OCCT’s rider policies. Binghamton’s New York State University Police Department (UPD) is currently investigating the situation. According to police, taking down the posters constitutes vandalism.

According to Glenell Jaquez, public relations coordinator for OCCT and a first-year graduate student studying accounting, OCCT’s advertising policy

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Parents engage with Students hold vigil for Parkland BU through council BU chapter of March for Our Lives remembers victims

Parents Leadership Council serves as advisory to University Max Samson

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Binghamton University students can get involved in campus life through student groups, events, student government and activism, but their parents face less-defined paths to forming connections with the campus.

That’s where the Parents Leadership Council (PLC) comes in. PLC is a group that allows parents to play a role in influencing campus life. According to Linda Salomons, parent, family and events coordinator for the Parent and Family Programs, parents who meet a minimum donation requirement of $1,000 can join PLC, providing opportunities for parental involvement in student affairs.

“Parents are often interested in playing an active role in their student’s college education, and Binghamton tried to provide several avenues for parents to partner with us in support of student success,” Salomons wrote. “We’ve had an organized Parent and Family Programs component in the Dean of Students Office for approximately nine years, though parent events existed for many years before that.”

According to Salomons, the PLC largely exists to organize contributions made to the University and assist in year-round events meant to expand engagement to parents. Harry Sharlach, ‘84 and current chair of the PLC, said the PLC has two primary responsibilities: acting as an advisory committee to the Office of Student Affairs and steering its own fundraising to various groups on campus.

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In remembrance of the one-year anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, Binghamton University students held a vigil on the Peace Quad on Thursday evening.

Organized by the Binghamton chapter of March for Our Lives (MFOL), a national student-led movement dedicated to ending gun violence, the vigil aimed to honor the victims of the Parkland shooting and bring attention to the impact of gun violence in the United States. Julia Saltzman, MFOL’s communications director and a freshman majoring in philosophy, politics and law, said the vigil also highlighted the significance of the shooting, which launched the MFOL movement in schools, colleges and communities across the nation.

Saltzman read a message that was

mike yang staff photographer Thursday night’s vigil, held on the Peace Quad, remembered the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida.

posted on their organization’s social media by a parent of one of the Parkland shooting victims.

“As a Marjory Stoneman Douglas parent, my son and I thank you,” the post read. “Kids should be able to have a

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safe education where they can focus on learning without being shot to death in the process. No parent should ever have to go through what we went through and

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Find your perfect fit in East Gym group fitness classes,

Teams compete in annual step competition fundraiser for pre-law society,

Contributing columnist Miranda Jackson-Nudelman advocates for sex workers’ rights,

Baseball swept in season-opening series,

Wrestling captures eighth straight dual meet,

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Father and son arrested in Binghamton stabbing Joseph P. Brooks, 66, and his son, Joseph L. Brooks, 31, were arrested on Feb. 7 in connection to a Chapin Street stabbing case from earlier this month, according to FOX 40.

On Feb. 4, Raymond Noel, 46, of Binghamton was stabbed during a squabble involving several people at 133 Chapin St., suffering injuries that were serious but not life-threatening. Following a 10-day investigation, police arrested the father and son, charging Joseph P. Brooks with a felony count of first-degree attempted assault and Joseph L. Brooks with a misdemeanor count of second-degree menacing. Joseph P. Brooks was remanded to Broome County Jail and Joseph L. Brooks was released upon arraignment.

Amazon cancels plans to build headquarters in Queens Following backlash and opposition from local residents and leaders, Amazon pulled out of its plans to build a second headquarters in Long Island City, Queens on Thursday, according to The New York Times. Amazon, which plans to also build a headquarters in Virginia, faced opposition after New York state announced the tech giant would receive nearly $3 billion in government incentives.

Local residents, leaders and activists said Amazon’s headquarters would have raised the cost of living in the area, gentrified neighborhoods and changed New York City’s identity.

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Trump declares national emergency at border

Executive order grants tax extension to several New York counties An executive order signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Feb. 14 grants taxpayers in Cayuga, Chautauqua, Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties a 21-day extension to pay their 2019 municipal taxes without penalty, according to the Press & SunBulletin. Cuomo cited the Jan. 19 winter storm that impacted much of the state in the order. The order also extends to some localities in the Southern Tier, Hudson Valley and Finger Lakes regions, including Union and Vestal in Broome County.

On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump declared a national emergency, allowing him to funnel billions of dollars into his efforts to build a border wall at the United States-Mexico border, according to The New York Times. Trump, who has clashed with Congress for two months over border wall funds, asserted the emergency was declared because of an influx of drugs and undocumented immigrants coming from Mexico, posing a threat to national security that required executive action. Trump’s declaration has seen backlash and opposition from Democrats and Republicans and will face several legal challenges in the Supreme Court.

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“It’s very odd to talk of American leadership of the alliance when it’s Trump who has caused the crisis. The Trump administration is seen by many Europeans as chiefly responsible for the tensions and the weakening of the West.”

— Marietje Schaake, a Dutch member of the European Parliament, on current relations between the United States and Europe.

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Thief with a grudge FRIDAY, Feb. 8, 6:00 p.m. — An 18-year-old male contacted UPD to report his wallet was stolen from the East Gym. According to the victim, his wallet contained his debit card, $10 in cash, his learner’s permit and his student ID card. The male said he believes the suspect is a man he had a negative interaction with earlier.

The victim said the man asked him if he wanted to play a game of one-on-one basketball for $50, and the victim said he would only play for $10. While they were ironing out their deal, the suspect asked the victim to leave him alone. The conversation occurred near the victim’s bag immediately before he went to play basketball. The victim later recontacted officers to inform them his debit card had been used for a purchase of $421 at a sports apparel store. There were also two pending charges from Foot Locker that totaled $281.80. The orders were stopped before shipment and the victim’s card was put on hold. The investigation is ongoing.

Puking through the back window SATURDAY, Feb. 9, 4:34 a.m.

— Officers were dispatched to the Information Booth after an Uber driver reported she was driving a passenger who was vomiting out of the back window of her vehicle. When the officers arrived, they saw a maroon SUV parked near the Information Booth. A male’s head appeared to be hanging out of the back window. Officers identified the male as a 19-yearold student and called Harpur’s Ferry for assistance.

The Uber driver said she picked the male up on State Street. The male could not lift his head off of the back door of the vehicle or speak to officers. Harpur’s Ferry transported him to UHS Binghamton General Hospital.

Test thief MONDAY, Feb. 11, 2:45 p.m. — Officers responded to the Engineering Building after a faculty member reported a burglary. The faculty member said he had

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been on a 10-day trip and returned to his office to find the door open. After inspecting the office, officers determined that nothing appeared to be stolen, but papers inside a filing cabinet were disturbed, as if someone had looked through the drawer. According to the faculty member, the filing cabinet contained copies of his exams. Officers checked camera footage and spoke to students, cleaners and other faculty members about the incident, but nobody noticed anything out of the ordinary. The faculty member said he is certain the door was secured before he left; however, there is no sign of forced entry. The incident remains under investigation, and anyone with information about the break-in should contact UPD. Toothpaste war MONDAY, Feb. 11, 11:14 p.m. — Officers responded to Johnson Hall of Dickinson Community after a student filed a harassment complaint against her roommate. According to the student who filed the complaint, toothpaste has been getting left in the sink of one of the suite’s bathrooms without being cleaned up. The student said one of her roommates threatened her about the situation. According to the student, her roommate said, “If you do that one more time, I’m going to do something to you,” prompting her to contact UPD. Officers determined nothing criminal had occurred and contacted Residential Life to handle the dispute.

Computer hacker TUESDAY, Feb. 12, 9:00 a.m. — The general manager of the University Union reported two unauthorized uses of a computer to police. According to the manager, the suspect, a 19-year-old male, bypassed the map on an interactive computer kiosk on the second floor of the building and replaced the computer screen with a Palestinian flag on two separate occasions. Visitors were unable to use the computer kiosk because of the hack. The manager said he believed the flag might have been put on the screen to provoke Hillel, a Jewish student organization whose office is near the kiosk.

UPD arrested the suspect and he will appear in Vestal Town Court.

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Flu hits campus, but sees fewer cases Vigil honors Parkland victims Health Services gives more vaccinations than last year Jeremy Rubino news intern

Multiple cases of the flu have recently hit campus, according to a Dateline announcement from Feb. 8. However, the illness is seeing fewer victims than usual, renewing discussions on the importance of preventative measures and resources available for students.

According to Dr. Richard Moose, medical director of Decker Student Health Services Center at Binghamton University, the influenza typically has outbreaks around this time of the year and it is a common practice to alert campus about the cases. But this year, there are fewer people sick than usual.

“Every year when we have confirmed cases, it has been the practice of previous medical directors to let the campus know it has arrived on campus,” Moose wrote in an email.

“We are experiencing fewer cases than last year.”

Throughout the year, the center has been raising awareness on the flu and how to prevent it. Working closely with Health Promotion and Prevention Services, Decker Student Health Services Center has been offering free flu shots and cold and influenza kits to students on or off campus. Decker Student Health Services Center has also spearheaded a campus-wide push to get students, faculty and staff vaccinated against the illness. According to Moose, this semester is the first that Decker Student Health Services Center has run out of its entire supply of flu vaccine shots.

“To the best of my knowledge, this is the first semester we have used our entire supply of 1,500 vaccines before the start of the spring semester,” Moose wrote. “We are ordering more on an asneeded basis.”

Although the flu vaccine shots are on back order, Decker is pushing other preventative measures, including the use of alcohol-based wipes and hand cleansers, disposable tissues and frequent hand-washing. James

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steven gonzalez video editor Students across campus have been wearing masks to avoid catching the flu, but Decker Student Health Services is seeing fewer influenza cases at Binghamton University this year.

Dysart, a sophomore majoring in history, said he’s been taking steps to protect himself from the flu, but was unaware of the flu-related services that Decker Student Health Services Center is providing.

“I didn’t know if Decker [Student Health Services Center] did anything for flu season, but the cold and flu kits are a great idea,” Dysart said. “However, I think they need to make that more aware.”

Most people catch the flu by breathing in water droplets from those who are sick when they cough, sneeze

or speak. Additionally, Moose wrote that people can become infected by touching surfaces with the virus on it and then touching their mouth, nose or eyes, which is why sanitizing one’s hands and surfaces is important.

Symptoms of the flu include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, fatigue and headaches. According to Moose, students who suspect they have the flu should drink lots of fluids, get sleep, take medications like acetaminophen and ibuprofen to diminish pain, lessen fever and visit Decker Student Health

Services Center to be diagnosed.

“All registered students are eligible to be seen at health services if they feel ill,” Moose wrote. “It doesn’t cost them anything and insurance isn’t required.”

Chris Bacalla, an undeclared freshman, said he doesn’t know anyone formally diagnosed with the flu, but has noticed his friends going to checkups for flu-like symptoms.

“I have noticed a lot of people in my social circle go to Decker [Student Health Services Center] or [United Health Services] recently,” Bacalla said.

Sandy Hook, Columbine, etc. I’ve been so proud to see these young people use their voices to try and make a difference.”

According to Bennett Owens, chapter president of MFOL and a freshman majoring in political science, he created the chapter at BU after the Parkland shooting provoked his interest in gun control activism.

“I got into gun control activism after the Parkland shooting last February and that connected me to someone who ran the March for Our Lives chapter on Long Island,” Owens said. “She suggested that I start a chapter here in Binghamton, and I got all these people to help me lead it and create it and organize events for it.”

Chloe Levine, a freshman majoring in linguistics, said she attended the vigil because she had a connection to one of the victims of the Parkland shooting. Levine said the personal connection motivated her to become involved in gun control activism following the shooting.

“Scott Beigel, one of the 17 victims of the shooting, graduated from my high school,” Levine said. “When our school did our walkout about a year ago, his mom came.

She didn’t say much but her gratitude was definitely felt. Scott Beigel was a teacher at Parkland. He was a really amazing man.

He sheltered plenty of kids in his classroom while all this was going on.”

At the vigil, Levine held a sign encouraging others to “Honor Them With Action.” It also featured photos of the Parkland victims, including Beigel. Levine said she hoped MFOL would be able to cause real change.

“I hope March for Our Lives starting here at Binghamton will be a way for us to fight for those at Marjory Stoneman Douglas whose voices have been silenced so early on in their lives,” Levine said.

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“It’s basically an advisory committee to the Office of Student Affairs,” Sharlach said.

“We convey parents’ concerns of the community to Brian Rose.

Parents can go directly into the parents office, but knowing that parents provide support outside the University can help them when parents are going through crises or encounter issues.”

Sharlach said members of the PLC also work to steer and direct the PLC’s funding from donations across campus programs and organizations.

“The other thing we do is allocate various funds from the Binghamton Fund for student life into various programs,”

Sharlach said. “We take funds that we raise and allocate them to different on-campus organizations who reach out to us. We might give to a student crisis hotline, for example.”

Sharlach, who is also a father of two BU students and a University alumnus, said he joined the group after his twin daughters began classes. Twenty-two parents are currently members of the PLC, of which roughly half are alumni.

“Me and my wife are both alumni, and we wanted to give back to the school,” Sharlach said. “We also wanted to make sure our daughters’ experiences on campus were really great.”

However, according to

Sharlach, there are also other ways for parents to get involved in campus life, including volunteering for Parent and Family Programs.

Parents involved in the organization can voice concerns to the PLC, giving them influence over the decisions made by the council and ultimately the University’s administration.

“There is a similar level of involvement for parents outside the Parent Leadership Council,” Sharlach said. “It includes parents that would like to be involved but don’t have the time or resources to be part of the PLC. There’s basically one level below the PLC. In effect, it acts as junior membership to the PLC.”

Parents can also sign up for newsletters and receive communications from the University through the Parent and Family Programs.

According to Sharlach, the donation minimum does not have to stop parents from getting involved.

“While there is a donation minimum of $1,000, I don’t think involvement should be entirely dictated by monetary contribution,” Sharlach said.

“I suspect that if a parent said, ‘Listen, I really want to get involved,’ I would find it hard to believe that a committee would stop them. I do think there should be a way for parents without those resources to get involved in the PLC.”

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“I’m kind of just looking for that camaraderie and that group to call my home,” Daily said.

Daily and the rest of the rushes spent 30 minutes in rooms on the first and second floor of the University Union socializing and learning about each chapter. For Daily, the social part of the process was important, as she said she was nervous about not getting a bid to any sorority. Bids aren’t guaranteed at Binghamton University, and a prospective sister may not end up being able to join any sorority at all if they don’t impress existing members.

But by the end of the day, Daily’s nerves had subsided and she wrote that she was more excited than ever about joining Greek life.

“I think today went great,” Daily later wrote in an email. “I met so many people and had so many great conversations, I honestly found myself being really stuck on who to choose as my top five for the first round because everyone was so nice and welcoming and showed how much they all loved their sororities! I loved the whole process for recruitment. I got a really great intel on who each girl was and what each sorority was all about.”

Daily wasn’t the only rush who was nervous. Gold, a freshman majoring in business administration, said she was nervous about the rush process from the start, but decided to do it because her friends in sororities reassured her it was worth it. After talking with sisters from a few sororities, Gold said she was pleasantly surprised by how natural and easy it was to talk to members despite a somewhat unnatural environment in which girls walked from room to room.

“I was not expecting that, but it was a lot of fun and way easier than I thought,” Gold said. “I thought it was going to be very nerve-racking and I wasn’t going to be able to speak to the girls, but they were really sweet and really nice and they just wanted to learn about you.”

While this week is the first opportunity for freshman students to join a sorority, the rush process is also open to sophomores. Currao, a sophomore majoring in psychology, said she didn’t rush last year because she didn’t know a lot about sororities and was preoccupied with her dance groups and other activities. Once she learned more about rush week and the campus sororities through her residential assistant, who was a member of Greek life, she decided she wanted to try.

As she moved through the rooms, Currao said that with each sorority she met, she had a better idea of which ones she might want to join.

“After meeting all the people, you can kind of tell who really cares and wants to be there to get you to join,” Currao said. “I’m just looking for people that I vibe with.”

At the end of the day, Daily, Gold and Currao, along with all the other perspective new members, ranked their top-five sororities. The rush process continued on Sunday, with each organization discussing their philanthropy and community service events. Rush will conclude on Monday evening, and prospective new members who receive a bid will be notified on Tuesday afternoon.

Because bids aren’t guaranteed, Daily said she can’t be confident she’ll get into one of her top five sororities.

Nevertheless, she wrote in an email that she has enjoyed rush week so far and is ready and excited for the rest of the process.

“The whole process, all the sororities, you can’t pick a wrong one, all the girls are amazing and honest about everything,” Daily wrote. “I already feel like I can trust them with anything and I can’t wait for the rest of the weekend.”

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“Mainly, if it doesn’t have anything inappropriate — no curses,” Jaquez said. “If it’s something with no bad intent that’s obviously in display, I would take it in. I have no problem with that.”

To submit an advertisement, outside organizations have to fill out a form on OCCT’s website and pay $60 a week to have their advertisement displayed. According to Jaquez, an advertising contract can last for a varying amount of time depending on the customer.

OCCT currently has no intention to press charges against those tearing down the posters.

steven gonzalez video editor An advertisement on OCCT buses for a pro-life pregnancy center, Birthright, is igniting controversy at BU.

However, Jaquez said they could press charges if the situation escalates.

“Sometimes they rip it off and then they’ll say something mean to the driver like it’s the driver’s fault,” Jaquez said. “If it gets very nasty we might [press charges].”

Elkouby said the WSU

will continue to promote other resources for pregnant women.

“WSU is going to try to spread better information about Family Planning of [South Central NY], as it is a real women’s health clinic based on science and respect for people’s choices,” Elkouby said.

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Build a workout schedule with group classes Nikkolette Sather

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Just because it’s February doesn’t mean you need to disregard your New Year’s resolutions. If you’re feeling bored with your everyday workout routine or are looking for new ways to push yourself past that plateau, group fitness classes at the East Gym are perfect to incorporate into your weekly routine. At 50 minutes each, the classes are a great way to motivate yourself to go to the gym, especially since the time constraint of the one-hour slot will push you to build your daily schedule with workout time in mind. Some classes are great cardio blasters, some make your muscles ache and others, like yoga, are perfect for stretching you out and relaxing you after a long week. To get a taste of everything the East Gym has to offer, I did a fitness class every day for a week straight and enjoyed each one while having fun making a new workout routine. If you want to get into the daily routine of working out, these classes are a perfect start.

Vinyasa Yoga This class is a perfect fit if you need to find your zen or cool down from a long cardio session. Vinyasa Yoga is more

of a flowing-through-everymotion type of class, as it’s less of staying in one position and more moving through each position as you begin to think about the next one. This class is a great stress reliever and really works on your flexibility in a fun, low-intensity way.

BODYPUMP This class is perfect to jumpstart your weekend fitness schedule if you’re feeling unmotivated to hit the gym.

BODYPUMP incorporates a barbell into your workout and works on toning all major muscle groups throughout the duration of the workout. Incorporated with an aerobic step bench, this class will get your heart rate up in no time with a short cardio circuit and help you sculpt your spring break bod in no time. You can tailor the weights to however heavy you can handle and challenge yourself.

diet. It works all muscle groups over the duration of the 50-minute class, and every six to nine minutes the workout switches up to make sure every muscle group is incorporated.

Spinning Spinning is a personal favorite of mine because I like to get a strong cardio session in at least three times a week. The spin room is decked out in different colored fluorescent lights and black lighting, which makes for a fun workout environment. Each instructor and class is different, so to get the best feel for which session you like the best, try multiple days of the week. Spinning encourages you to push yourself to your cardio limits while racing and improving your personal record. If you’re someone who needs to feel a competitive edge while working out in order to motivate yourself, this class has the perfect balance of self-motivation, instruction and challenge.

R.I.P.P.E.D If you’re just starting out with group fitness and want to ease your way into working out while also challenging yourself, R.I.P.P.E.D is for you because it is for all fitness levels. This class combines resistance, interval, power, plyometrics, endurance, core and

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Cardio Kickboxing If you’re looking to feel exhausted after a workout while burning maximum calories per hour, this class does the trick.

It’s a high-energy class that keeps you on your feet, jumping, squatting and punching through each beat of the class. Learn to roundhouse kick, uppercut, jab and side kick your way through this hour of fun. Not only is it good for beginners, but it’s also suitable for athletes who want

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to enjoy a fun workout. If you attend this class regularly, you’ll build both stamina and lean muscle while also improving coordination since you have to learn a series of moves and sequences. This class is sure to leave you sweating at the end, so make sure to bring a full bottle of water.

Barre Burn Barre studios have been on the rise over the past few years, becoming a favorite workout fad among people of all ages.

Barre Burn at the East Gym incorporates a ballet barre, yoga mat and light weights for the various exercises using light weights to tone and sculpt your arms. The class is easy to follow if you’re a beginner, and the workout is incorporated with exercises to target small muscle groups. It also features pilates and ballet to focus on your hips, thighs, back and core, but don’t worry — no previous dance experience is needed. Each exercise is a small isometric movement with little motions in between the different moves, isolating the different muscles being worked on during the class.

Each small movement increases your strength just as much as a hardcore lifting session might.

Booty Boot Camp This class is 30 minutes and is great if you’re in a time crunch, but still want to get your daily workout in. Booty Boot Camp focuses on your lower body for the duration of the half hour by incorporating equipment like a resistance ball or band. It’s easy to push yourself in this class since it’s shorter than the others, but you’ll definitely feel the burn since only one muscle group is being focused on. The class tones the glutes and thighs while incorporating dynamic moves to engage the core as well throughout the boot camp. You burn calories and fat quickly while feeling accomplished at the end of a tough, but not too tough, workout.

15 Minute Abs If you already did your own workout at the gym, but want some guidance on your ab workout, or maybe want to spice up your routine, this class is all about that. It is only 15 minutes long and usually comes after spin class if you want an additional workout on a different set of muscles. This class will help you work on not just your upper or lower abs, but your obliques as well.

Each session incorporates different exercises, so you can hit the class multiple times per week without repeating workouts.

Food Co-op to host Dance teams step up for a cause climate crisis teach-in Groups competed for $1,000 grand prize

The weeklong series will feature several themed discussions Lakhsmi Chatterjee arts & culture intern

The Food Co-op will be hosting daily workshops known as the “Climate Crisis TeachIn” for the coming week. Each workshop will discuss a different aspect of climate change and how it affects the Binghamton community, including examining agricultural practices or the environmental history of Broome County.

The workshops are inspired by a 2018 report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), an body within the United Nations, that stated that nations have until the year 2030 to cut carbon emissions in half to avoid irreversible effects from climate change, such as a global temperature rise of about 2 degrees and diminishing of coral reefs.

Isabel Jordan, a member of the Food Coop and a freshman majoring in philosophy, politics and law, said that the idea for the workshop series came from conversations she and other members had after the report was released.

“Concerned students and friends of mine discussed this report often and determined that we must do all that we can to not only educate our fellow students about the dangers of climate change, but confront the dangerous cultural assumptions that have brought our planet to this tipping point,” Jordan said.

The series consists of one workshop from Feb. 18 to 22. Each workshop follows a theme, such as the environmental history of Broome County and scientific findings on climate change and what they mean.

Jordan said the daily workshops are meant to bring out new narratives that students may not have heard before.

“The week-long workshop series is meant to address some dominant narratives that we feel have allowed a perpetual delay of solutions,” Jordan said. “For example, many powerful people and institutions invest complete faith in technology and claim that we can simply innovate ourselves out of this mess. We see this as a form of climate change denial.”

Jordan said that the Food Co-op plans to make more workshops on this topic in the future because Binghamton students should learn as much as they can about topics like this while they are here.

“Binghamton students will enter many fields and it is important that each and every one graduates with an earth education as well as their diploma,” Jordan said. “We hope that our short time in university can be used most productively to energize our age group.”

Workshops will take place in the Food Coop in the University Union Undergrounds and in the Hinman Commons.

“Another End of The World is Possible: Reimagining Collapse” will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 18 in the Food Coop and 6-8 p.m. in Hinman Commons.

“Ever Upward: An Environmental Justice History of Broome County” will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in Hinman Commons.

“Breaking the Frame: Confronting Science and Technology” will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20 in the Food Co-op and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Hinman Commons.

“Women / Wilderness: Eco-feminism and Climate Change” will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21 in the Food Co-op and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Hinman Commons.

“Beyond Sustainability: Regenerative Agriculture” will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22 in Hinman Commons and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Food Co-op.

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On Saturday, Feb. 16, the Thurgood Marshall Pre-Law Society hosted its annual “Watch Your Step” competition, where step teams from across the state competed for a grand prize of $1,000. This year, the step teams competing hailed from University of New Haven, City Tech, Howard University, Columbia University and University of Connecticut. “Watch Your Step” has been hosted every year for the past 12 years to raise money for a trip for its members to visit law schools in different states.

“We’re trying to fundraise for our law trip that helps students who cannot afford to go on law trips,” said Faina Belle Simon, a sophomore majoring in philosophy, politics and law.

“This year, we’re trying to go to Toronto, but I think exposing the audience to the culture of step teams across the country is really important, too.”

This year’s theme was love, and the walls of the Mandela Room were decorated with pink and red heart balloons. As the audience walked into the Mandela Room, they were asked if they were single

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or in a relationship. If they were single, they were given a blue glow stick bracelet. If they were in a relationship, they were given a red glow stick bracelet.

Kennedy Stacy, a participant from Columbia University, spoke about how much rehearsal went into their performance for the competition.

“We practiced for two months. We’re just trying to show our step and just have a lot of fun,” Stacy said. “This is actually our first competition.”

In between the performances, the hosts played a trivia game. Five audience members were invited onstage to test their knowledge of ’90s throwback songs.

People were cheering, applauding and screaming throughout the night.

Omydka Morka from Organized C.H.A.O.S.

expressed how positive the crowd was for the performances.

“I think this was probably one of the best crowds we’ve ever performed for,” Morka said. “Everyone had so much energy and so much love.”

The featured DJ, DJ Benjayy, kept the crowd entertained throughout the night as people danced in the back and on the sidelines.

During intermission, the audience was encouraged to mingle and “shoot their shot.”

The teams were judged on creativity, adherence to the Valentine’s Day theme, execution and crowd interaction. Judge and alumnus Christopher Rookwood, ‘16, who was part of Thurgood Marshall Pre-Law Society’s e-board during fall ‘14 and spring ‘15, expressed that he was pleased with the turnout of this year’s show.

“This show was excellent,” Rookwood said. “I feel like the effort that the e-board put in to bring in different universities was real topnotch. This is the only show that I can really say that each performer really gave their best performances.”

In the end, City Tech won the grand prize of $1,000.

University of Connecticut came in second, and Organized C.H.A.O.S. came in third place.

Darian Jarvis from City Tech’s step team said he felt different emotions over the course of the night.

“I felt nervous, but at the same time, I’m proud and confident that I’m stepping with a team that I have full support of, that I have right behind me,” Jarvis said.

“I felt great doing it, I felt great afterwards, there’s no doubt that we did our best.

We did it together, we did it for love.”

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Why do smart speakers always use female voices?

As a result, the connection between femininity and subservience is reinforced

Smart speaker technology such as Siri and Alexa often utilizes female voices.

Kaitlyn Liu Contributing Columnist

To say that technology is everchanging is an understatement.

The competition for consumerism calls for an arms race between companies to outsmart one another. Among the latest of these competitions is the development of smart speakers: wireless voice command speakers that can help with anything from Google searches to control settings within the home.

Smart speaker technology has proven to be extremely successful, with an estimated one in four households owning at least one smart speaker. However, the increased production of speakers

has brought an important issue in representation to light. As each company unveils its speakers, all of them have female voices.

Of course, one could argue that the popular representation of femininity in association with intelligence is a success in today’s largely patriarchal society, but there is something about the nature of a smart speaker’s purpose that offsets this claim. Smart speakers are made with the intention to serve its consumers; Siri is officially defined as a “voice assistant” with such subservience in mind.

Deference and obedience have a long-standing connotation to womanhood, and smart speakers are corroborating a history filled with genderbased marginalization in their lack of equal representation.

Defaulting to female voices

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is disadvantageous for many reasons. To start, examine the popularized association of females in secretarial and assistant job positions. Female voices for smart speakers relay the message that women are wonderful assistants, but incapable individuals.

Female voices are heavily policed with sexist filters working against the ability of feminine voices to communicate to the same extent as men. Society comes to think that certain intersectional associations with intelligence, gender, race, class and more are “right” due in part to these filters. In the case of gender and sound, the most common misconception is that of women being less intelligent than men. There have been multiple sound studies proving that society views deeper and

subsequently more masculine voices to be more authoritative, often causing women to speak in lower registers.

Double standards between men and women are not uncommon in the slightest.

The viewing of women as less trustworthy than men is most blatantly displayed in the colossal breakthrough in sexual assault confessions resulting from the viral #MeToo movement of 2017. The movement was so successful that women flooded the gates, sharing their stories to show just how frequently women endure sexual assault in today’s world. The goal? Captivation. #MeToo helped to bring down at least 200 perpetrators in the industry, the most famous being Harvey Weinstein, an extremely successful yet vile film producer.

In all its success, #MeToo

has also brought about greater degradation of women in the midst of its aims of empowerment.

With each allegation, more people step forward to discredit the truth of women’s claims. The epitome of such distrust of women exists in Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s sexual allegation case by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford.

Ford first came forward publicly with a Washington Post article in September 2018, stepping forward during Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings on Sept. 27. The result of her confession, though heartbreaking, was not unexpected. While Ford endured polygraphs, death threats and defamation of character, Kavanaugh received a nomination to the highest court of the land.

It’s worth being said that smart speakers can be helpful in the home. However, the technology smart speakers provide is not groundbreaking. After all, there are an estimated 700 million iPhone users worldwide that have Siri installed on their phones, yet iPhone users still buy smart speakers with extremely similar technology for the home.

Why, then, are smart speakers so attractive? The answer is simple: The idea of an all-encompassing assistant is compelling. Smart speakers offer a quick solution to daily inconveniences, questions and demands.

But why else do people buy smart speakers? Easy: They finally allow us to possess a woman who cannot say “no.”

— Kaitlyn Liu is a freshman majoring in English.

All sex workers deserve legal protection The distinction between voluntary and forced prostitution does more harm than good Miranda JacksonNudelman Contributing Columnist

As a new generation of autonomous individuals seeks sex work as a legitimate means of employment, they face overwhelming backlash and a pitiful lack of protection. In a society obsessed with the notion of normality, sex workers often lack legitimization of their service, which consequently demeans and diminishes its respectability. The idea that some people would choose to “prostitute” themselves is often faced with complete incomprehension. This may be because sex work is viewed not as a category of employment but as an entire state of being. Yet shockingly, not only do some find enjoyment through sexual

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encounters, but many within the industry feel liberated. The discovery of an occupation that allows them to revel in their sexuality while simultaneously redefining an industry so muddied with ridicule is freeing for many sex workers. Sex work can conform to a wide range of lifestyles and empowers individuals of any sexual orientation to create their own unique work schedules within a personalized comfort range.

It is important to keep in mind that this seemingly abnormal profession is not always voluntary. Some sex workers face few alternatives to monetarily sustain themselves and, in extreme cases, start because of extremely pressuring or forced circumstances. However, this distinction between elective and forced prostitution does more harm than good to all involved, because the dichotomization

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of sex workers becomes a tool to justify denying sex workers their rights. Current international legislation fueled by anti-trafficking campaigns has focused specifically on the protection of women forced into prostitution, making all sex work seem like a type of abuse. In 2018, two bills that became known as the FOSTA-SESTA package were solidified into law. FOSTA, “Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act,” and SESTA, “Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act,” seek to fight sex trafficking by regulating online platforms and restricting online advertising of commercial sex services. In its wake, lawful online speech is mercilessly policed, and consensual sex workers face discrimination more than actual sex workers face punishment.

Though some global organizations do preach sex work legitimacy while supporting the right of individuals to

self-determine, one of the most famous being the Global Network of Sex Work Projects, there is still much more of a widespread emphasis on stopping forced female prostitution over protecting sex workers’ rights. Not only does this put sex workers’ well-being and safety at risk, it also downplays all other gender and sexual identities in the industry. As many international sex workers’ organizations specifically use “women” in their names, it’s clear that women hold the utmost attention in the world’s eye regarding sex work.

While it’s unquestionably important to target sex trafficking and all the horrors it entails, this particular mode of targeting casts false and potentially harmful divisions within the sex worker community. Voluntary prostitution becomes associated with guilt while involuntary

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prostitution is associated with innocence. The guilty are then judged as deserving of whatever mistreatment they may face — after all, they only have themselves to blame for getting themselves into their situation.

However, in thinking of sex work only in terms of choice and freedom, the establishment of the victim’s innocence is prioritized.

Situations arising from abuse to sex workers’ liberties automatically seem synonymous with forced prostitution rather than with a violation of human rights. Are only those forced into prostitution worthy of protection?

This dichotomous dogma must not allow sex workers to be divided into “whores” and “Madonnas” — those who are guilty and undeserving of defense pitted against those who are innocent and thus deserving.

Even if the greater population

chooses to remain blind to an individual’s right to control their life to their liking, those with the authority to create legislation and influence others to protect and extend sex workers’ rights cannot remain apathetic. The current positioning of sex work, as well as the societal focus on women in prostitution, ignores the variety of persons who become involved and only further promotes stereotypes of an industry already riddled with falsities and negative connotations. Inclusivity and heightened awareness must first replace this restrictive model for a true reformation of the sex industry. Simply put, it is imperative to remember that sex workers’ rights are human rights.

— Miranda Jackson-Nudelman is a sophomore majoring in political science.

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Aquarius: Need advice? Paint fairies on your shoelaces and answer the phone every time it rings.

Pisces: You’re having trouble sleeping because of the musical interludes in your head. Make up a dance routine.

Aries: Stop taking out your anger on people and things that don’t cause it. Get a new hobby.

Taurus: Cook dinner for everyone you know. Give as much of yourself away as you can, it’ll help with the monotonous loneliness you’re feeling right now.

Gemini: You need new clothes. You need to impulsively purchase things with little use-value. The stars are dictating your capitalism.

Cancer: The reason you’re struggling with stress is because you’re still holding onto a grudge that should’ve been

Leo: You’re at an energy high mid-February! Be cautious what you do with it.

Virgo: This week will give you lots of opportunities to talk. Take advantage of the moments you can remain silent.

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Scorpio: Your mouth will overflow with vinegar tomorrow. That’s a metaphor, of course. Be sure to pack your bag with metaphorical sugar in the morning.

Sagittarius: When was the last time you felt humbled? Tell the next person you converse with about that moment.

Capricorn: This week, remember that there’s always time for a sitcom episode!

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Women’s lacrosse bested by Purple Eagles at home Quinn, Sanchez record first career goals Edward Aaron sports intern

In its 2019 home opener, the Binghamton women’s lacrosse team put forth a good effort but faltered in the game’s final minutes. After a strong start, the Bearcats (0-2) were defeated 11-9 by the Niagara Purple Eagles.

Two players came out of the gate hot for Binghamton. Junior midfielder Alissa Franze put the Bearcats on the board four minutes into the game and scored again 13 minutes later.

Sophomore midfielder Kelly Quinn had a breakout game for the Bearcats. A few minutes after Franze’s first goal, Quinn bounced in a shot in front of the net, scoring her first career goal.

After combining for four goals last season, Franze and Quinn scored BU’s first four goals of the game.

sidney slon pipe dream photographer Junior midfielder Alissa Franze registered two goals in the first half of Binghamton’s home opener against Niagara.

“Both of those players kinda had a fire lit under them today,” said BU head coach Stephanie Allen. “I was really, really proud of

their performance. Kelly especially running both sides of the ball did a great job of just leaving it all out on the field today. Alissa put some

really nice balls in the back of the net. I think just as a whole we’re continuing to learn each other’s tendencies and how we can be a little bit more consistent in our efforts on both ends of the field.”

Sophomore midfielder Alyssa Sanchez also had a solid performance, contributing Binghamton’s fifth goal of the game, the first of her career. She scored again in the second half.

After facing off against Atlantic Coast Conference opponent Syracuse in its 2019 opener, Binghamton faced a more evenly matched opponent in Niagara (20). The team responded with a more balanced attack throughout the game.

Junior goalie Taylor Passuello played another excellent game for BU. After recording a thencareer-high 13 saves in the season opener against Syracuse, Passuello stopped 18 shots against a highvolume Niagara attack.

“Another outstanding performance by her,” Allen said.

“We can’t ask too much more than 18 saves in a single game. I think with her we just talked about really being that leader to that group in front of her and helping be more consistent in the execution.”

Niagara did not take the lead until there were just over 11 minutes remaining in the game.

The teams exchanged an additional goal each, and following a late equalizer by Binghamton, it was a new game at 9-9 with two minutes to go.

Unfortunately for BU, the last two minutes were its most difficult stretch in the game. Niagara senior attacker Rachel MacCheyne scored her third goal of the game, giving the Purple Eagles a one-goal advantage. After the Bearcats lost the critical ensuing draw control, Niagara scored again, giving the Purple Eagles a comfortable two-goal lead with 31 seconds remaining in what ended as an 11-9 victory for the team.

“We talked about doing a couple of things defensively that when we

did them well, we got defensive stops,” Allen said. “When we failed to execute, those were quality shots that they were getting off.”

This year’s Binghamton team is vastly different from last year’s, with several starters who hardly played last season. Both Quinn and Sanchez played sparingly last season, yet both posted multiple goals yesterday. The team is still gelling together early in the nonconference season.

“What we just keep talking to this group about is learning from experiences,” Allen said. “We’ve got a younger group out there being asked bigger roles of them this season, and really taking each game as a learning lesson. So I think while the result is very frustrating, the season is long and there’s a lot of opportunity moving forward for us to improve from this.”

Binghamton will hit the road for its next matchup against Colgate Wednesday night. Faceoff is set for 5 p.m. from Beyer-Small ’76 Field in Hamilton, New York.

Baseball swept by No. 17 Michigan in opening series BU leaves 22 runners stranded over weekend Samuel Ditchek sports editor

Possibly obtaining too many pointers from the New York Mets, the Binghamton baseball team was swept in its season-opening series in Port St. Lucie, Florida, the site of the Amazins’ spring training. The Bearcats (0-3) fell to No. 17 Michigan in three consecutive games with scores of 10-0, 5-4 and 12-2, respectively.

In the first game of the threematch stretch, the Wolverines (30) dominated BU from the batter’s box, as the team poured in runs in every inning except the third.

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collected three RBIs, including a home run to center field in the eighth, in five plate appearances on Friday.

Despite a lopsided shutout, the Bearcats still managed seven hits with eight runners left stranded on the day. Redshirt junior left fielder Daniel Franchi had a teamhigh two hits as he logged singles in both the first and fifth innings.

While Binghamton went on to suffer another blowout defeat in the final game of the series, BU put up more of a fight in the second contest. The Bearcats tallied their first run of the season when Franchi scored an unearned run in the top of the first inning.

The team was hanging onto a 4-4 tie when Michigan broke the stalemate in the bottom of the eighth inning. After senior

infielder Blake Nelson advanced from first to third on a passed ball and a wild pitch, sophomore infielder Jack Blomgren lined an RBI single up the middle to break the tie. Despite the 5-4 victory, Michigan racked up five errors on the day.

Although the Bearcats were outmatched in the final game, the team remained competitive for at least four innings of ball. BU only had a two-run deficit through the first half of the game before the Wolverines turned up the gas with three runs in the bottom of the fifth. Even though junior catcher TJ Wegmann slimmed the differential to four runs with an RBI double in the top of the seventh, Michigan opened the floodgates with six runs in the eighth.

Binghamton finished the weekend with 22 runners stranded and only six runs scored. Michigan pitchers struck out Binghamton 32 times over the three-game span, as junior southpaw Tommy Henry struck out nine in six innings and junior right-handed pitcher Karl Kauffman tacked on 10 over eight innings.

Up next for the Bearcats is a nonconference series against Old Dominion University. The Monarchs (1-2) took just one game in their opening threegame series against High Point this past weekend.

The Bearcats will look to get their first victory of the season when they face ODU on Feb. 22.

First pitch is scheduled for 3 p.m. from the Bud Metheny Baseball Complex in Norfolk, Virginia.

ariel kachuro assistant photography editor Redshirt junior left fielder Daniel Franchi singled in the first and fifth innings, collecting two hits in Saturday’s game against Michigan.

Men’s lacrosse falls to No. 18 Colgate in season opener Licata registers two assists, three goals in loss Kyle Reina

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The Binghamton men’s lacrosse team hit the field for the first time this year at home on Saturday. Facing an 18th-ranked Colgate squad hot off defeating No. 10 Syracuse on Saturday, the season opener ended on a losing

note for BU. Despite a strong start to the game, the Bearcats (0-1) fell in a 16-10 finish to the Raiders (2-0).

The Bearcats looked promising throughout the first quarter, with freshman defender Drew Furlong netting a quick goal off the draw by senior midfielder Jack Sullivan. Binghamton got on the board again only a minute later when freshman midfielder Kevin Winkoff registered his first collegiate goal. The first quarter

christine derosa staff photographer Senior midfielder Joe Licata logged three goals and recorded two assists in Binghamton’s season-opening loss to Colgate.

ended with the game tied at 4-4, but the Raiders (2-0) pulled away with a run in the second and had a four-goal lead at the end of the first half that never narrowed.

The story of the game was Binghamton’s inability to limit shots on goal, allowing sophomore goalie Robert Martin and redshirt junior goalie Kevin Carbone to be barraged with 43 shots and 31 on goal. Martin started in net, registering eight saves and allowing nine goals, while Carbone saved seven shots and allowed seven goals.

Conversely, Binghamton’s offense was less potent, putting up 35 shots with 20 on goal. Joe Licata, senior midfielder, led the Bearcats with three goals and two assists on the afternoon, showing his role as a focal point of the Bearcats’ offense this season.

A big change across college lacrosse this season was the addition of a persistent shot clock.

Previously, the referees would employ a shot clock only if they felt a team was stalling the clock, often resulting in controversy due to the subjective nature of the calls. NCAA rules led to the installation of an 80-second shot clock to encourage a faster, more exciting game.

“I think it’s a faster game, as there is less standing around time,” said BU head coach Kevin

McKeown. “It’s exciting, and we are trying to play a faster game … we did score some transition goals, especially early, which were great, and we had some big momentum at the start, but, in the end, we couldn’t make enough plays.”

Colgate’s Malcolm Feeney, junior faceoff specialist, dominated any opposition Binghamton threw at him, going 14-of-19 on faceoffs for the afternoon. However, the battles were rarely clean, often turning into a mosh pit of red and white for possession. Once the dust settled, Colgate consistently settled into its offense, working to draw a slide while dodging on goal-line extended and dish to a shooter or isolating midfielders up top, aiming to dodge from up top and create their own shot.

“We knew going into the game that [Feeney] was probably going to be pretty good at clamping the ball,” McKeown said. “We wanted to put pressure on him if he did get it, and I think we had some success with that in the second quarter, but a big part of it, too, was ground balls off the faceoff, and I think that’s something we have to get better at.”

Colgate was able to score in unsettled situations several times, primarily off BU turnovers and clears, especially as

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Binghamton resorted to pulling the goalie out of net in attempt to scramble the offense.

“I thought they got us in transition a couple times, which really hurt us,” McKeown said.

“Those are big momentum goals, and they got two off quick clears and caught us off guard. We were not as ready to defend as we needed to be, and credit to them, they’re a ranked team right now for a reason.”

The Bearcats were unable to stay out of the penalty box, registering four minutes and 30 seconds of penalty time over the span of six instances. The Raiders, however, were able to avoid the box, only serving a minute. With six opportunities against a man-down Bearcat defense, Colgate was lackluster, managing to convert on only one of six man-up situations.

Senior long stick midfielder Tim Mattiace, who is one of two captains along with

Licata, had lockdown defense as he registered four caused turnovers by himself, adding to Binghamton’s total of nine for the afternoon. Despite Mattiace’s aggressive defense, his team was unable to slow the Raiders after their run in the second, with Colgate outscoring BU 5-1 in the third to create a 10-2 stretch. BU outscored the Raiders 3-1 in the last 12 minutes, but it was not enough to get the team back into the contest.

“I thought they did a good job of using their 80 seconds, and I don’t know if we did the best job of using our 80 seconds,” McKeown said. “We had some quick turnovers that led to some fast possessions and them getting the ball back.”

Binghamton will look to bounce back against Lafayette on Saturday, Feb. 23. Opening faceoff is scheduled for noon from Fisher Stadium in Easton, PA.

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Redshirt senior Vincent DePrez won a 17-8 major decision in a matchup against Bucknell, recording his 90th career win.

Wrestling topples Bucknell for eighth straight win Binghamton improves record to 8-3 in dual meets Justin Zion

assistant sports editor

Another day, another win.

That’s what life is like for the Binghamton wrestling team these days, as the Bearcats (83, 8-3 Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association) notched their eighth consecutive victory by defeating Bucknell with a score of 25-17 at home on Friday night. The dual meet against the Bison (6-10, 4-6 EIWA) closed out Binghamton’s regular-season EIWA schedule.

The team finished with two more conference victories than it had last season.

“I was very impressed with our guys tonight,” said BU head coach Kyle Borshoff, per bubearcats.com. “I think we’re getting better every time we wrestle now. We just need to keep focusing on doing our job at the mat, and I think we’ll be in good shape for the post-season in a few weeks.”

The usual suspects on the Bearcats continued to churn out wins like clockwork, with Binghamton wrestlers prevailing in the first four bouts of the dual.

Junior Anthony Sparacio edged out freshman Noah Levett in the 141-pound weight class to earn his tenth consecutive victory.

Redshirt sophomore Audey Ashkar and redshirt freshman Zack Trampe continued their impressive seasons by

triumphing in the 125-pound and 133-pound classes, respectively.

(Trampe’s opponent withdrew due to injury). Meanwhile, redshirt freshman Joe Doyle ended his streak of defeat with a major decision over Bison sophomore Nate Feyrer.

On top of that, the DePrez brothers, Vincent and Lou, continued to dominate the mat.

With Bucknell closing in on BU’s lead late in the dual, redshirt senior Vincent DePrez tallied his 90th career win by taking down sophomore Frankie Guida Jr. in a crucial major decision at 174.

Redshirt freshman Lou DePrez followed that with a technical fall over junior Kyle Inlander at 184, sealing the deal for the Bearcats.

“Vincent and Lou DePrez back to back [is] a good one-two

punch for us,” Borshoff said.

“They’re scoring bonus points, they’re wrestling hard and they look scary when you’re standing across from them.”

Though these wins gave Binghamton enough team points to top Bucknell, the team points that the Bearcats denied the Bison toward the middle of the dual were nearly of equal importance. Facing gaps at 149, 157 and 165 pounds, Borshoff was forced to slide redshirt sophomore Kevin Kelly, freshman Christopher Barker and redshirt freshman Matt Swanson out of their normal weight classes to fill these holes and avoid forfeits. Though each of the three lost their respective bout, the three managed to save a combined four team points from

going to Bucknell, preventing the Bison from jumping out into the lead.

“Luckily, we have some guys that stepped up,” Borshoff said.

“Most of the guys were out there fighting for themselves to get the wins and fighting for the team, and those three guys, Chris, Matt and Kevin, all stepped in and they fought for the team [to make] sure that we’d be able to come away with the win tonight even though they did not win their individual matches.”

With the last EIWA dual of the regular season in the rearview mirror, only two-and-a-half weeks remain until the EIWA Championships, which, for the first time ever, will be hosted by Binghamton University. Borshoff believes that hosting the event

will lend his team an advantage in the tournament.

“It’s the first time it’s ever here, which is a great opportunity for us,” Borshoff said. “We don’t have to worry about traveling, which is nice. We’re familiar with the university, we’re familiar with everything. I think that’s going to help us along the way. It’s a great opportunity; I’m excited to host the tournament.”

Before the EIWA Championships arrive, however, the Bearcats will travel to the Buckeye State to take on two nonconference opponents on Saturday, Feb. 23. The day starts with a 1 p.m. dual against Cleveland State in Cleveland and continues with a match versus Kent State at 6 p.m. from Kent, Ohio.

Softball captures three of four in California road trip Gibson, Price headline Bearcats’ deep rotation Ryan Giglio

contributing writer

The Binghamton softball team was living a California dream this weekend as it played four out of a scheduled five games in the CSU Northridge Early Bird Classic.

The team saw a mix of seasoned pitchers and young hitters lead Binghamton to three victories this weekend.

Junior pitcher Rayn Gibson started the first game for the Bearcats (3-1) against Cal State Bakersfield on Friday, tossing 6.0 innings while allowing six hits, three earned runs and striking out four. Gibson’s outing and a career-high three RBIs from sophomore first baseman Alex Guay led Binghamton to a 9-3 victory.

Binghamton’s nine runs marks the team’s biggest offensive performance for its opening game of a season since its 1992 team crushed Oneonta 10-0.

Sophomore outfielder Lauren Martinez’s two-run home run highlighted a three-run bottom of the third for BU. Junior catcher Sara Herskowitz capped the team’s scoring in the bottom of the sixth with a two-run double.

With the win, Gibson (1-0)

now has 17 career victories and sole possession of 10th place all time in Binghamton’s Division I history. Gibson led the team in wins in her first two seasons as a Bearcat.

On Saturday, Binghamton’s offense maintained its momentum in the morning game, beating CSU Northridge 7-5. Herskowitz and sophomore shortstop Makayla Alvarez both homered in the game, and sophomore utility player Sarah Benn collected two RBIs with a single in the top of the second.

Junior pitcher Rozlyn Price picked up the victory by giving up five earned runs in 4.1 innings of work while striking out a pair of Northridge Matadors. Gibson posted her first save of the season, throwing two scoreless innings and allowing only one hit. She finished the tournament 1-0 with one save and a 2.62 ERA in 10.2 total innings pitched.

However, Binghamton’s success came to a halt in Saturday’s second game, as the team was bested by Cal State Bakersfield, 8-4. The Bearcats started the game strongly with Herskowitz registering two RBIs and Alvarez providing an RBI single in the game’s first three innings. Alvarez’s strong day continued as she went 2-for3 at the plate. The tide turned for BU in the top of the seventh

inning. Nursing a 4-2 lead after six innings, Binghamton surrendered six unanswered runs on three hits. Freshman pitcher Morgan Bienkowski was attributed with the loss, tossing 4.0 innings of six-hit, threerun ball with two walks and three punch outs. Bakersfield sophomore pitcher Daryn Hitzel threw a six-hit complete game with four strikeouts and allowing four runs, two of which were earned.

Binghamton bounced back in Sunday’s finale, defeating Santa Clara 8-3. After falling behind early 1-0, Alvarez fueled BU’s advantage with a three-run bomb in the top of the second inning.

Santa Clara later tied the game in the bottom of the third thanks to an RBI single from freshman right fielder Alexandria Hale and a fielding error by BU junior left fielder Amanda Ricci that allowed senior utility player Morgan Modesto to score. However, freshman second baseman Marissa Braito gave the Bearcats the lead for good in the top of the fourth with an RBI single that plated Alvarez. Sophomore infielder Hannah Lyons also turned in a notable performance, tallying two hits and two RBIs. Alvarez now leads the team with a .455 batting average, two home runs and six RBIs. On the pitching side, Bienkowski

pipe dream archives Junior pitcher Rozlyn Price struck out two batters over 4.1 innings pitched in a victory over CSU Northridge.

got the start and pitched three innings, letting up three runs, one earned, on four hits and two walks. Sophomore pitcher Chelsea Howard notched her first victory of the season with four shutout innings in relief.

Before the season started, head coach Michelle Johnston spoke on media day about how

this year’s lineup will feature more speed than in years past.

“We got freshmen who are gonna be making an impact right away, so it feels it is a different team than last year,” Johnston said. “We’ve added some really good speed to the lineup, so we’re excited.”

Binghamton stole five bases

on seven attempts during this weekend, including two from Benn and one from Lyons.

The Bearcats will continue their season in the South Florida Tournament in Clearwater, Florida from March 1-3.

Binghamton will open the tournament against Troy, with first pitch scheduled for 3 p.m.