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career. The poll bought campus attention to the issue, including attention from representatives of the Student Culinary Council (SCC), a team of students who advocate for students’ dining voices on and off campus.
Milton Chester, assistant dean of students for off-campus programs and services at Binghamton University, died in his home on Monday, Jan. 6, according to a B-Line announcement released on Tuesday morning. According to Ryan Yarosh, BU’s senior director of media and public relations, Chester, who began working at the University in 2000, died of natural causes. Chester launched his career at BU in Division of Student Affairs, where he held multiple roles, including his most recent. As assistant dean for off-campus programs and services, Chester was directly involved with assisting students with problems and concerns related to off-campus living. He also was active in BU’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and Juvenile Urban Multicultural Program, also known as JUMP Nation.
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Campus sees concerns over food insecurity Poll shows 42 percent of BU students face hunger at school David Julien news intern
Many college students have heard anecdotal stories of current and former
students surviving on a diet of ramen noodles. However, behind this veil of humor lies a real issue affecting collegeage students around the country, one that has recently gained attention at Binghamton University. According to a recent MyBinghamton Weekly Poll, a survey available to all BU students to participate in at the
MyBinghamton portal, approximately 1,800 students, or 42 percent of poll takers, reported that in the past 30 days they had to stay hungry at least once due to a lack of money. In a recent national survey by the Urban Institute, nearly half of all college-age students reported experiencing some type of food insecurity in the course of their college
BU enacts Cuomo gives ‘State of the State’ address preferred first name policy Whittingham made head of electric vehicle initiative Jackson Galati news intern
Change allows students, employees to choose listed name
Binghamton University’s M. Stanley Whittingham can add another notch to his belt following the governor’s State of the State address. On Jan. 8, Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave his annual State of the State address in which he named Whittingham, a distinguished professor of chemistry and
materials science and engineering, leader of the Blue Ribbon Task Force to expand the use of electric vehicles in New York. The task force will be co-chaired by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The announcement comes three months after Whittingham was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in the development of the lithium-ion battery, an invention making the use of electric vehicles realistic. He is also currently the vice chair of the board of
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Excelsior Scholarship raises eligibilty threshold Leora Schwadron
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More New York state students may receive college tuition help based on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent proposal to expand the Excelsior Scholarship. The proposal was announced during Cuomo’s 2020 State of the State address on Jan. 8, in which he announced his plan to raise the scholarship’s eligibility
threshold from its current amount of $125,000 to $150,000 of adjusted gross family income. The scholarship was first implemented in 2017 and provides tuition awards to eligible students who attend New York state’s public colleges and universities at SUNY and CUNY. According to the SUNY website, this scholarship, in combination with other student financial aid programs, can allow students to attend a SUNY college tuition-free. Supporters of the proposal note the
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Over winter break, Binghamton University’s Division of Operations enacted a new chosen-name policy, which gives students and employees the opportunity to use a first name other than their legal or official name to identify themselves on University information systems. BU’s Information Technology Services (ITS) and Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), along with the BU Council and Student Association (SA) E-Board, worked on the policy for the past year. SA President Emma Ross, a senior double-majoring in political science and psychology, said she believes allowing students to be recognized by the name they feel most comfortable with is an important step toward inclusivity at BU. “Every student has a right to feel recognized, safe and supported on this campus, and I believe this is a step in the direction of achieving that goal,” Ross said. The chosen-name policy affords members of the University community further autonomy in regard to their personal identity, according to John Santare, SA vice president for academic affairs and a senior double-majoring in biology and comparative literature.
Women’s basketball downs Maine at home Bearcats defeat defending America East champions Samantha Marsh
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A 3-pointer in the final seconds of the first half by senior guard Kai Moon put the Binghamton women’s basketball team up 34-26 against Maine, the defending America East (AE) champions. The Black Bears, however, came out hot in the second half and overcame the eight-point deficit, ending the third period up 4544 with a jumper from junior guard Kelly Fogarty. “Our defense was not playing team defense, so we had to tighten it up a little bit and make sure we got back to team defense,” said BU head coach Bethann Shapiro Ord. After trading the lead a few times, freshman guard Denai Bowman and sophomore forward Annie Ramil both hit jumpers in the final two minutes to help propel Binghamton to a 7363 win over Maine (7-13, 3-3 AE).
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Republican Sen. James Seward of Otsego County announced on Monday will not be seeking reelection this fall, according to the Press & Sun-Bulletin. The decision comes as Seward continues to fight cancer, which he was diagnosed with in 2016. Seward was first elected in 1986 and currently represents the 51st Senate district, which includes the area from the Mohawk Valley to the Finger Lakes and into the Hudson Valley. He was one of the Senate’s longest tenured members and will
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Cuomo praises Nobel Prize laureate Whittingham in address electric from page 1 directors for the New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology (NYBEST) Consortium, an organization whose mission is “to catalyze and grow the energy storage industry and establish New York state as a global leader,” according to their website. “It is good recognition, not only for me, but also for Binghamton [University],” Whittingham wrote in an email. “I am hoping that the task force will enable the expansion of electrically powered vehicles in New York state and beyond. I want a task force that results in action, not just talk.” BU President Harvey Stenger issued a public response to the governor’s address to comment on Whittingham’s appointment. “First, we are very excited that the governor has chosen our very own distinguished professor and now Nobel Laureate Whittingham to lead a panel to create a road map for the future of electric vehicles in New York state,” Stenger wrote. “We look forward to supporting professor Whittingham as he works
with the governor, NYSERDA and others around the state to advance this important initiative.” The Blue Ribbon Task Force is just one part of Cuomo’s plan to combat climate change while continuing to grow the economy. He also plans to increase electric vehicle usage in upstate transit systems, increase electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state and make $100 million in financing available to attract and grow businesses working on clean transportation. “People say you have to choose between a strong economy and a healthy planet,” Cuomo said. “Baloney. Nothing could be further from the truth. The economy of tomorrow is the green economy.” In a public response to the address, SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson said the SUNY system can help fight climate change across the state. “Consider the escalation of climate change, and our need to rapidly adjust where we get our energy and how much we use,” Johnson wrote. “We are excited that the governor has charged our
Nobel Prize Laureate Distinguished Professor M. Stanley Whittingham to lead the panel to create a road map toward electric vehicles. SUNY is also well positioned to meet the governor’s ambitious energy goals and to provide ongoing research and training to meet the needs of the clean energy industry.” While the plan is still in its infancy, Whittingham said there are companies in the Binghamton area already active in the electric vehicle sector. BAE Systems makes the batteries and power systems for hybrid electric buses, and The Raymond Corporation makes electric-powered forklifts. Moreover, Whittingham and Alicia Barton, president and CEO of NYSERDA, have already had a preliminary meeting at the governor’s mansion in Albany. Cuomo said fighting climate change is a priority. BU will now have a hand in that fight. “It is our responsibility to leave our planet cleaner and greener and more sustainable for our future generations,” Cuomo said. “We must, we can, we will. And we’ll start this year.”
excelsior from page 1 change will benefit additional students and families. In a news release, Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger said the scholarship’s expansion opens opportunities for universities themselves. “By removing the burden of tuition for families making $150,000 or less, we can attract more talented, qualified students to our campuses who may have been discouraged by the rising costs of attending college,” Stenger said. “I thank the governor for being a champion for affordable education in New York.” Representatives from other SUNY campuses expressed similar sentiments. “I am excited about many of the initiatives outlined in Cuomo’s State of the State address because they align so closely with SUNY Delhi’s values and progressive approach to education,” SUNY Delhi President Michael Laliberte wrote in a statement.
“The expansion of opportunity programs, early college programs and the Excelsior Scholarship have potential to positively impact our students and New York residents in making a SUNY education more accessible and affordable than ever before.” SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson also praised the move, writing in a statement that it makes “a further financial commitment to higher education opportunity programs.” But despite the praise that followed the announcement, criticism of the Excelsior Scholarship, which comes with strict requirements for qualifying applicants, remains. When the program first began in 2017, some voiced concerns that the scholarship’s contract was convoluted and criticized the scholarship’s requirement that those who accept it live and work in New York state after graduation for the same length of time that they received assistance. If an
individual moves out of state, the scholarship is converted into an interest-free 10-year loan. Others noted that the scholarship does not cover costs associated with tuition, such as room and board, calling into question its reputation as a truly accessible college program. Devon Close, a junior majoring in integrative neuroscience, said the most recent change is sure to be beneficial. Still, he noted the limitations of the scholarship. “The Excelsior Scholarship is great, and making it so that more people are eligible for help with their college tuition is obviously something very positive,” Close said. “However, it is also important to remember that the scholarship is meant to help with tuition, and unfortunately, because there are a lot more costs to college than just tuition, changes like this one need to be looked at as as only a start to better college affordability rather than a complete solution.”
Student Culinary Council looks to examine campus hunger after poll hunger from page 1 “While food insecurity is not the primary role of SCC, this issue was recently brought heavily to our attention because of this poll,” a representative of the SCC wrote. “The SCC would love to be more involved in the effort against food insecurity on the [BU] campus and surrounding area and would love input or feedback on what our role in this could be.” Similar food insecurity issues
have been found throughout the SUNY system, prompting the creation of the SUNY Food Insecurity Task Force in 2018. The task force is responsible for researching the issue of food insecurity and devising the best course of action to combat it. BU has also taken steps to try to reduce food insecurity on campus, promoting efforts from the Office of the Dean of Students and the Consultation, Advocacy, Referral and Education (CARE)
Team, establishing the Bear Necessities Food Pantry and hosting a number of programs on campus, including the Food Recovery Network and Feeding Our Hungry World. But some, such as Matthew Mandel, a junior majoring in philosophy, politics and law, say the efforts aren’t enough. Mandel, an advocate for food security and variety since his freshman year, argued the recent poll proves that the University must amp up its
efforts against the issue. “When over [2,000] students reported starving at a school of only 14,021 undergraduates, many with religious or healthrelated dietary restrictions — a school with an investment spending budget of $137 million, based on a 2017 [BU] Foundation report, and a school which offers its president a salary of $510,000 based on a 2011 Press & Sun-Bulletin report — these students are not simply starving;
rather they are necessarily being starved,” Mandel wrote in a speech delivered to the director of the BU Auxiliary Services. In his speech, Mandel asked the University to consider hiring a student budget counselor and increasing the number of food drives offered on campus. This semester, he plans to meet Deanne Ellison, director of Auxiliary Services, and hopes his advocacy will lead to tangible changes. “This school has a rigorous
student-body selection process and those admitted are expected to bring their A-game when it comes to delivering the best work possible to their professors,” Mandel wrote. “When hundreds are starving, the academic focus required to deliver the best work to professors simply cannot be expected of these students. We must prioritize the health and safety of our student body in order to expect the best from them.”
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BU Forum hosts Whittingham for Nobel Prize discussion Whittingham recounts experiences in Sweden Jacob T. Kerr news editor
M. Stanley Whittingham traveled nearly 4,000 miles in December to collect and celebrate his Nobel Prize in Chemistry. On Jan. 17, he spoke about his experience for the first time at a Binghamton University Forum event. The BU Forum is a membership-based group consisting of Broome County and BU community members. Each semester the Forum hosts guest speakers, including BU faculty and alumni, to discuss topics related to their work. The Forum’s first event of the semester brought Whittingham and BU President Harvey Stenger to the stage to have a conversation about Whittingham’s trip to Sweden. On Dec. 10, Carl Gustaf Folke Hubertus, king of Sweden, handed Whittingham a diploma and the gold-plated Nobel Prize. After receiving the award, Whittingham spoke in front of 1,300 banquet attendees as many more watched from around the world. During the Forum event, Whittingham said since the Swedish people are proud of hosting the award ceremony, many dressed up at home and made the same meal as the banquet so they could also join the celebration. Upon arrival in Stockholm, Sweden, Whittingham said he bypassed airport terminals and was picked up in limousines. He slept in five-star hotels and ate top-notch meals. Other than the traditional banquet, Whittingham attended a myriad of events, talks and meetings throughout the time he was there. “It was great,” Whittingham said. “It was go, go, go. It was 12 hours every day. We had a chauffeur waiting for us to rush
jake kerr news editor During a BU Forum event on Friday, distinguished professor of chemistry and materials science and engineering and Nobel Laureate M. Stanley Whittingham recounted his experiences at the Nobel Prize ceremony in Sweden.
us from one place to the next.” One of his favorite events, Whittingham said, was video calling astronauts in the International Space Station (ISS) to talk about how they are using his work in space. “They understood what we were doing,” Whittingham said. “As it turns out, they just put lithium-ion batteries in the space station within the previous
month, so they knew all about it and they were excited about it. It was wonderful how smoothly it went. I was down on Earth and they were up there.” Another of Whittingham’s most memorable moments in Sweden took place just after the banquet. He sat for a televised roundtable discussion with other Nobel laureates, called “Nobel Minds,” hosted by the BBC.
There, Whittingham spoke on the potential effects of lithiumion batteries. “The batteries we have are really a first step,” Whittingham said at the roundtable discussion. “They will get us to the next step and help us reduce some of the CO2 we generate. We can easily convert vehicles over to electric transportation. We can clean up the cities by only allowing
electric vehicles in the center of cities like Stockholm, London and New York.” Jason Andrews, chair of the BU Forum, said the group aims to connect local residents with University faculty and administrators through regularly scheduled talks. Andrews said he believes having faculty such as Whittingham working and living in Broome County inspires many.
“It’s certainly an inspiration for our community and our leaders,” Andrews said. “But it’s also [an inspiration] from the seat of an educator and a parent thinking about our students working in a school that this type of success in creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship is right here. It just speaks to the deep quality of the program here at [BU].”
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“Chester was further a passionate advocate for the success of men of color on campus and for University outreach to young people of color through programs such as JUMP Nation,” the B-Line announcement read. “He was a strong supporter of the cultural student community as illustrated through his assistance with programming for multiple cultural organizations.” Before coming to BU, Chester earned his bachelor’s degree from Albion College and his master’s degree from Michigan State University. During his time
at BU, he “embraced the role of student mentor, confidante and advisor,” according to the B-Line announcement. “Not only was his door always open to any student who wanted to talk, but he was a constant presence at student events on and off campus,” the B-Line announcement read. Vanessa Young, a senior academic counselor at EOP, wrote in a statement that Chester will be remembered for his “kindness and good works.” “Milton always took the time to listen and understand the needs of others,” Young wrote. “He was known for always attending
the many campus events held by students, departments and programs … He enjoyed attending such events because it gave him the opportunity to compliment students, to provide encouragement as well as congratulate them on their success in and outside of the classroom.” Campus officials are urging students and staff struggling with Chester’s death to reach out to the Dean of Students Office and the CARE Team. A remembrance ceremony will be held in the beginning of the spring semester, but the University has yet to announce a date for the event.
BU aims to become more inclusive with new name policy policy from page 1 “[The policy] is a welcomed step forward from the University in terms of acknowledgment and acceptance,” Santare said. “Unfortunately, not all students experience the same level of encouragement and support when away from campus. I believe students who are unable to change their legal name — whether or not that is due to fears of ‘coming out’ — will benefit from this policy most. I hope this policy is utilized by all those who need to be recognized and have their identity be acknowledged.” The policy states that, while students and employees must still be able to provide government-issued identification with their legal name where and when required, chosen names will be used for a number of systems and records, including, but not limited to, their University ID card, myBinghamton and myCourses, class rosters and B-mail display
names. As specified in the policy, chosen names shall not be used for the purpose of misrepresentation, avoiding legal obligations or in any manner that violates University policies or federal, state or local laws. According to Santare, the SA is currently working on other projects that could further benefit the University’s LGBTQ community, as personal identity through chosen names is not the only concern for LGBTQ students and employees. “Transgender people experience more mental health issues and instances of sexual violence than cisgender people,” Santare said. “I have been researching mental health resources here at [BU] and compiling them for easy reference. I just joined a newly formed mental health task force, and I have had several meetings with the assistant vice president for health and wellness.” Franklin Richards, BU Council student representative
and a second-year graduate student studying public administration, said student leadership bodies such as the SA and student representatives are dedicated to laying foundations that future leaders can build on. For example, Richards’ BU Council student representative
predecessor, Harry Bittker, ‘19, worked closely with University administrators when the chosen-name policy was first in the works. “My hope for the policy is that it makes people feel more comfortable, safe and accepted at [BU],” Richards said. “Knowing
someone’s name, especially the name they want to be addressed by, allows for people to feel a connection to the University — especially as they spend most of their time here. If we are truly going to make [BU] feel like a home away from home, this policy is a positive step in the
right direction.” To submit a chosen name, students and employees can access the ‘Chosen Name Request Form’ on the left-hand side of their myBinghamton dashboard. More information about the new policy is available on the University’s website.
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Animal fur in clothing should be reserved for those who need it Students should consider the ethics of wearing Canada Goose jackets Sophia LoBiondo Contributing Columnist
It’s that time of year again — temperatures are dropping, the days are shorter and Canada Goose jackets are out in all their glory, ready to battle the frigid cold. Canada Goose jackets have become a symbol of both status and fashion for those who are lucky enough to own one, standing out from the crowd with their luxurious fur trim and bright
Arctic Circle logo sewn onto the sleeve. In fiscal year 2019, Canada Goose’s revenue increased 40.5 percent, and it is expected to grow at least 20 percent over the next three years. As these jackets become increasingly popular in colder regions, people should reconsider following this fashion trend because of the ethical consequences of using real coyote fur. The company was founded by Sam Tick, who immigrated to Canada and worked to provide people in the coldest places on the planet with heavy-duty cold weather gear nearly 60 years ago.
His company was originally called Metro Sportswear Ltd. and focused on raincoats, woolen vests and snowmobile suits. Over the years, however, the company shifted focus toward parkas. Canada Goose jackets have been worn by climber Laurie Skreslet in his trek up Mount Everest, by worldrecord setting Lance Mackey, who won numerous dog sledding races in the Arctic and Ray Zahab, who walked to the South Pole in record time. Canada Goose holds a proud history of protecting these people, among many others, from extreme temperatures and brutal conditions.
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With these examples in mind, the quality and effectiveness of the jackets is undeniable. According to Canada Goose’s Fur and Down Policy, the trim of the jacket hood is made of real fur because it “disrupts airflow which helps protect the face from frostbite.” As the company’s history suggests, Canada Goose jackets are built to withstand the cold, and therefore they are committed to using the best materials possible. Fur has been used by Inuit people in the Arctic for thousands of years, which speaks to its effectiveness in protecting the face from extreme cold and wind. Unlike companies like Canada Goose, Inuit populations are an example of small-scale, necessary and noncommercialized use of real fur. Fur should not be finding its way back into the jacket industry — this is where synthetic materials belong. While some may find real fur to be warmer, I find synthetic materials to be just as effective in protecting against the cold. While these Canada Goose jackets are crafted with the spirit of adventure in mind, we must acknowledge the original purpose of Canada Goose and question our participation in a company that uses real coyote fur. Jackets that were designed for the extreme cold are now being used by ordinary people in far more ordinary weather conditions. Climbers and Arctic-goers are not the only ones purchasing Canada Goose jackets — they have become noticeably popular among college
students. The rise in popularity of Canada Goose may be a result of the media and celebrities, as well as film. The parkas have made appearances in movies such as “National Treasure” and were photographed on David Beckham and Claire Danes, as well as Kate Upton on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine in 2013. The use of real fur always comes at a cost, regardless of the manner in which the animal was killed, and we must seriously weigh our options when considering purchasing these jackets. Canada Goose’s transparency standards describe the “ethical” sourcing of the down used for their jackets as a “byproduct of the poultry industry,” and the coyote fur comes from North American trappers that are “strictly regulated by state, provincial and federal standards.” Canada Goose only purchases fur from North American trappers who assist in managing coyote populations. However, through this process of supply and demand, more coyotes may be killed than are strictly necessary to prevent overpopulation, which could upset the ecological balance. Down is less of an issue than the coyote fur, being that it is simply a byproduct of the poultry industry, which can be seen as more ethical in that more parts of the bird will not go to waste. While these standards regarding fur and down make the company more reputable,
the use of real fur remains highly controversial despite claims of ethical sourcing. It is cruel and unnecessary on the consumer’s end to purchase real fur. Canada Goose is supplying the demands of its consumers; therefore, we have encouraged the trapping and killing of coyotes by purchasing the coats. Coyote fur is in huge demand because of Canada Goose and that demand will likely continue to grow if this trend continues. It is shocking and disgusting to see real fur reappearing in fashion — especially by collegeage consumers. Real fur should be used by those who really need it, not by city-goers or college students looking to flaunt their status and style with a dead animal’s pelt sewn onto their hood. The decision to purchase and wear real fur simply cannot be justified by the majority of people who own these jackets. While many Binghamton University students, including myself, may feel like they are trekking through the Arctic on their way to class or climbing Mount Everest when walking up to the Appalachian Collegiate Center, there is truly no need for any of us to own one of these jackets. It’s time that we open our eyes to the reality of the trend we are helping to set, and seriously consider our choice to support the fur industry. Sophia LoBiondo is a sophomore majoring in political science.
‘Girlboss’ culture disguises marketing tactics behind false feminism Some companies are using feminist ideas to make corporate culture palatable Annick Tabb Senior Columnist
Evidence of “hustle culture” seems to be everywhere. There are countless Instagram photos captioned with hashtags like #riseandgrind and #nodaysoff. Elon Musk’s tweet encouraging people to consider working in technology warns that “nobody ever changed the world working 40 hours a week.” A photo of a cucumber-infused water cooler at the shared working space WeWork depicting the words “Don’t stop when you’re tired. Stop when you are done,” seems to perfectly epitomize how workaholism and exerting yourself until
you eventually burn out are normalized and glamorized. There is a certain facet of hustle culture that is attempting to marry feminism and capitalism by promoting female-run companies and products. This “girlboss” culture and its effects have been marketed as disruptors of the “boys clubs” that often make up businesses, which have historically kept women from achieving success. Many women have felt empowered by the girlboss movement to pursue business opportunities. “They’re hosting networking sessions for female entrepreneurs, triumphing over chronic illnesses and encouraging women to lose weight with a few simple tricks,” writes Christina Cauterucci for Slate. “They’re selling yarn, pizza, hair
extensions, luxury garments, vitamin powders and bath products made with marijuana.” By attaching a seemingly feminist label to products and services that claim to promote both personal and societal good, companies and individuals are able to gain both financial and social capital. These attempts at building a sense of authenticity and community are lucrative marketing tactics. However, to make the claim that businesses led by women or with “feminist” practices are in some way more moral ignores the blatant problems that have been caused by businesswomen and the products they create and market. Thinx, a company that makes underwear to be worn as a substitute or supplement for menstrual products, has
marketed itself as a business based in feminism, health, wellness and giving back. These associations have allowed Thinx and other companies to align themselves with ideas that consumers might value. “The marketing of the ‘female founder’ and the use of feminist- and wellness-based language can lead customers to adopt a rose-colored-glasses approach to the product,” writes Rachel Charlene Lewis for Bitch Media. However, a company’s practices may not match the philosophy they claim to operate under. Former Thinx employees reported that they were paid $30,000 below the industry standard and that they were discouraged from asking for raises. Employees at ThirdLove, a bra and underwear brand that offers half sizes and
fit-finding technology on their app, also reported that they were being paid below-market wages, but were unable to negotiate their salaries. Thinx employees said their work was made much harder because of the company’s cofounder and former CEO Miki Agrawal. They said that their work was often impeded by Agrawal’s “erratic behavior and refusal to shoulder blame for problems with the business while taking credit — often in very public forums — for its successes.” Additionally, high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were discovered in Thinx underwear, including on the inside layers of the underwear’s crotch. Certain PFAS have been associated with health complications, including cancer, decreased response to
vaccines and decreased fertility. A company should not be able to mask their internal issues and potentially dangerous products behind a veil of performative “girl power.” The idea of the “girlboss” argues that feminism and capitalism should coexist. It often benefits a certain kind of woman who already enjoys certain privileges. A company that is run by a woman can engage in unethical practices and mistreat employees. Buying a lotion or a $860 Dior T-shirt that reads “We Should All Be Feminists” should not be labeled as a feminist act. As Lewis writes, “A thing cannot be feminist (feminism is a lens and a goal, not a shoe).” Annick Tabb is a senior double-majoring in German and English.
Our emotional detachment from farm animals makes it easier to abuse them It’s unfair to judge other countries for the same livestock abuse happening in our own backyard Nicholas Walker Columnist
Every so often, some news organization will report on some atrocity another country commits by eating dogs or cats, or locking them up in crowded, dirty conditions. While horrible, why is this reported on as if it’s a unique travesty? These torturous conditions are imparted upon billions of livestock every day here in the United States . What makes a dog or a cat different from a cow, pig or chicken? They’re all sentient beings with a capacity for affection and intelligence. It’s xenophobic to interpret another country’s eating of a different animal as more reprehensible
than our own. The confinement of animals in cages for any reason is appalling, and the eating of any flesh is barbaric. Recently, I was watching “Parks and Recreation,” where Ron Swanson is in charge of the annual employee appreciation picnic. To feed the crowd, he brings a pig, Tom, to slaughter. He announces his intentions, and everyone is repulsed because the pig is cute. He accurately counters that everyone is disconnected with nature’s, or the modern West’s, circle of life. We are oblivious to the horrific process animals go through to reach our plate, and Swanson, the resident carnivore, ironically reminds the cast that some living thing has to be killed to feed them. Because they saw and personified the animal, it was deemed worthy to save. If given a voice, or treated as a living
thing, it becomes more difficult to justify its death. This scene brings up an important point: Is there a “humane” way to kill animals? We have laws saying pets can’t be abused, but the livestock industry has an incredibly low standard by which the animals are treated. Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) consist of animals kept in dirty, confined spaces, far from the beautiful pastoral landscapes shown on product labels. They view animals as commodities, exploited for profit, where they are pumped with hormones to grow unnaturally fast and large. CAFOs also produce concentrated wastes that pollute the air, water and land. Living near these factory farms has been linked to respiratory problems and those living nearby might avoid going outside because of foul odors. To
prevent this information from reaching the media, some states have Ag-Gag laws that prevent activists from documenting animal cruelty. The life of a pet is taken only when their suffering is too great for us to watch, and rightly so. Their lives are mourned, as a member of a family who loved them unconditionally, and we celebrate our time we had with them. Meanwhile, a cow or a pig receives no such honor. Who did they ever hurt to deserve murder? All they want is food, water, sunshine and maybe a puddle of mud. Why should we end their peaceful lives for our own selfish, destructive choice to eat their flesh? Even before I became vegan, I knew I wouldn’t be able to kill livestock myself to eat it. If I gave you a knife and put you in a room with a big pig
named Pete, would you be able to slit its throat? Or push aside nursing calves for their mothers’ milk? It’s these sorts of moral dilemmas that create a cognitive dissonance in the mind. To be aware of the slaughter means grappling with thoughts like, “This bacon tastes delicious, but I am clearly supporting a system of inherent suffering.” How does the mind remedy this? Well, we can be brainwashed into thinking livestock are not sentient animals, they’re just our food. The big industries do this by eliminating our connection to our food’s circle of life, presenting the consumer with a faceless, lifeless hunk of meat in place of the living being it came from. And, we can make ourselves feel better by juxtaposing ourselves against “those people” who eat dogs or horses. They’re not civilized, we say, but we’re classy because
we eat pig flesh and drink milk from a cow. The larger powers of government and big meat companies have normalized our violent and unsustainable system of eating animals. The only thing we can do as consumers is not eat animals, since our current government is clearly not concerned with the environment or saving animals’ lives. If you aren’t motivated to change, and instead seek to criticize other countries for their animal consumption, look no further than your own plate. All animal lives should be respected — not stolen for their muscle tissue. Because of this, no system of animal consumption can be regarded as safe or ethical. Nicholas Walker is a senior majoring in biomedical engineering.
Who we’re rooting for at this year’s Grammy Awards Record Of The Year Rounding up the best artists and records of 2019 Gabriela Iacovano & Patrick Earns arts & culture
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Our pick: “bad guy” — Billie Eilish At the age of 18, Billie Eilish has already become a household name, leveraging a brand of edginess that is both intriguing and accessible to mainstream audiences. Album opener “bad guy” is one of the most polished earworms of the year, a perfect introduction to Eilish’s undeniable humor and
of technology, physicality and transience woven into Herndon’s latest album, “PROTO.”
precision. Pat’s nomination: “Juice” — Lizzo While “Truth Hurts” dominated the charts this summer, the best production on Lizzo’s “Cuz I Love You” can be found elsewhere on the track list. “Juice” is an infectious, punchy pop track with the catchiest chorus of the year. Lizzo’s vocals blend perfectly
with the colorful production to create a hook guaranteed to get caught in your head. Gabby’s nomination: “Frontier” — Holly Herndon Inspired by the Sacred Harp tradition of Holly Herndon’s Southern childhood, “Frontier” employs a transfixing vocal ensemble that includes Spawn, an AI trained to process and respond to music. The resulting sound, both clearly augmented and unmistakably human, speaks to the themes
possibility of a career yet to reach its prime. Pat’s nomination: “I Need a New War” — Craig Finn In both his solo releases and his work as the frontman of The Hold Steady, Craig Finn has focused on telling stories about good people with deeply flawed lives. With standout tracks like “Magic Marker” and
“Something to Hope For,” his most recent effort has cut out the inconsistency that defined his earlier records and found the best version of his unique storytelling voice. Gabby’s nomination: “MAGDALENE” — FKA twigs FKA twigs, already an innovator from the start of her career, blossomed in 2019 when she released a marvelous studio album while raising the bar for live performance.
“MAGDALENE” is beautiful as a whole, but tracks “home with you” and “cellophane” elevate it to Album of the Year status; both have the same emotionally vulnerable, cinematic quality that suggests they’ve never been written down.
re-released in 2019 as a bonus track on critically acclaimed album “Cuz I Love You,” and it seems that the second time was the charm. Pat’s nomination: “When Am I Gonna Lose You” — Local Natives Focusing on the anxiety that accompanies any long-term relationship, “When Am I Gonna
Lose You” is a triumph of power pop that pounds through your headphones at its most intense moments. The slow build of the second half’s crescendo is liable to give you chills. In a year of failed attempts by indie-pop bands to reinvent their sound, Local Natives succeeded with flying colors. Gabby’s nomination: “Hot Girl Summer” — Megan Thee Stallion (feat. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign)
Summer 2019 belonged to Megan Thee Stallion and the Hot Girl ethos, which brought fans together via the rapper’s Instagram for LA parties and bikini beach cleanups. Released Aug. 9, “Hot Girl Summer” quickly climbed the charts, inviting some dark climaterelated humor and proving that Stalli’s influence will outlast the changing of the seasons.
past year, including the intense “A Palé,” the simultaneously sweet and biting “Milionària” and reggaeton hit “Con Altura,” have proven her potential to enliven the landscape of mainstream American pop, adding new shades to a sonic palette that often seems homogeneous. Pat’s nomination: Better Oblivion Community Center
Indie darlings Conor Oberst and Phoebe Bridgers combined to form Better Oblivion Community Center and released an album of the same name, filled to the brim with introspective lyrics and fundamentally sound songwriting. Standout tracks “Dylan Thomas” and “Didn’t Know What I Was in For” are raw, emotional attempts to understand sadness and cruelty through an empathetic lens. Gabby’s nomination: Orville
Peck Orville Peck may have ridden pop culture’s “yee haw” zeitgeist into 2019, but upon hearing the masked singer-songwriter’s work, it’s clear he’s internalized the sound and vision of countrywestern as a genuine influence. Fashion fads come and go, but Peck’s Marty Robbins-style vocals, heartfelt lyrics and commitment to both tradition and subversion have marked him as a bona fide cowboy.
Album Of The Year Our pick: “Norman F*****g Rockwell!” — Lana Del Rey Lana Del Rey’s maximalist pop has never shined as bright as it does on the unquestionable album of the year, “Norman F*****g Rockwell!” This is one of the most visually evocative albums of the decade, and Del Rey’s growth as a songwriter and performer suggests the
Song Of The Year Our pick: “Truth Hurts” — Lizzo Could it really be any other song? Lizzo’s unbelievable rise to stardom over the last year was propelled first and foremost by “Truth Hurts,” her four-times platinum single that took the world by storm and made her a household name. Originally released in 2017, the track was
Best New Artist Our pick: ROSALÍA Rosalía Vila Tobella is by no means a new artist, but the past two years have seen her take new leaps toward pop stardom. 2018’s “EL MAL QUERER,” which infuses Top 40-worthy songcraft with the traditional styles of ROSALÍA’s native Spain, finally saw the artist’s aesthetic vision fully realized. The singles she’s released this
Best Pop Solo Performance Our pick: “SPIRIT” — Beyoncé While Ariana Grande and Lizzo delivered stellar vocal performances this year, the songs nominated for this category don’t showcase their talents as well as some others. Beyoncé’s vocals are predictably strong on “SPIRIT,” written for “The Lion King” and controversially
snubbed for an Oscar. Gabby’s nomination: “Birthday” — Tami T Swedish artist Tami T creates glittering synth pop in the vein of Charli XCX and MARINA, but the almost childlike quality of her blunt, confessional lyrics sets her apart from industry giants. Her plaintive delivery on “Birthday” captures the
heartbreaking essence of a long walk home from an empty night out. Pat’s nomination: “So Hot You’re Hurting my Feelings” — Caroline Polachek A synth-pop banger in the vein of Charli XCX, “So Hot You’re Hurting my Feelings” is the catchiest song off of Caroline Polachek’s excellent 2019
complimentary sense. Pat’s nomination: “953” — black midi It’s hard to describe black midi, as their most defining attribute is that they don’t sound like anybody else. “953” features pounding guitars and ridiculously complex drum lines in between vocals inspired by David Byrne. The result is a
beautiful mess that encapsulates both the violence of punk and the musical talent of the best rock bands of the ’80s and ’90s. Oh, and they’re all teenagers. Hopefully, black midi is just getting started. Gabby’s nomination: “Cemetery” — Brutus It seems ridiculous to file Belgian post-metal power trio Brutus into the Grammys’ frustratingly vague rock category, but the group’s
Best Rock Song Our pick: “Harmony Hall” — Vampire Weekend I wouldn’t necessarily classify Vampire Weekend as rock, but it’s hard to argue that it’s anything less than the best song on the list. The lead single off of the band’s long-awaited album “Father of the Bride,” “Harmony Hall” sounds like Paul Simon started a jam band, in the most
Best Alternative Album Our pick: “U.F.O.F” — Big Thief Big Thief’s “U.F.O.F” may be the highlight of a discography comprised entirely, so far, of modern classics. The band brings its melodic gifts to a cohesive, delicately rendered world of cattails, fruit bats’ eyes and cool autumn rain, and is an album you’ll want to keep revisiting as
a whole instead of plucking out key tracks. Pat’s nomination: “Purple Mountains” — Purple Mountains While the decade has brought a slew of albums attempting to contribute to a greater understanding of mental health struggles, few have been capable of finding the line between melodrama and mockery as well
Record Of The Year Our pick: “Suge” — DaBaby Known for his goofy persona and creative videos, DaBaby rose to stardom this year with two great albums and a slew of acclaimed guest verses alongside Megan Thee Stallion, Lizzo, Lil Nas X and more. Suave and minimal, “Suge” encapsulates the rapper’s appeal as one of 2019’s most fascinating figures.
Pat’s nomination: “Blood of the Fang” — clipping. Arguably the best political song of the year, “Blood of the Fang” tackles police violence and the underappreciated experience of being a black man in the United States. This track is coursing with chaotic energy and is built off of an incredibly creative sampling from a 1970s
as Purple Mountains’ self-titled album. It’s a tragedy that the album serves as a final effort for singer David Berman, who took his own life shortly after the release, but “Purple Mountains” is an empathetic and powerful look at living with a woefully misunderstood illness such as chronic depression. Gabby’s nomination: horror film. Gabby’s nomination: “Cold” — Rico Nasty & Kenny Beats Album opener “Cold” begins with a robotic voice asking, “Hey, you there. Aren’t you tired of the same old thing?” Rapper Rico Nasty, whose sharp wit and Riot grrrl energy have paved her way to prominence, quickly offers an alternative as the song explodes into braggadocious mayhem.
album “Pang.” The production is tight and groove-filled while Polachek’s vocals capture the desperation of missing a partner who offers you something no one else can.
most recent album, “Nest,” is absolutely one of the year’s most powerful. “Cemetery” features gripping vocals from singer Stefanie Mannaerts and a pounding, transcendent progression that repeats after each chorus. It stuns me every time I hear it.
“Caligula” — Lingua Ignota Lingua Ignota’s “Caligula,” an apocalyptic portrait of feminine rage, employs a palette of disparate sources: baroque ceremonial marches, Billy Bragg, black metal, Frank O’Hara and the Jonestown death tape. Musician Kristin Hayter has long taken an academic approach to music, and her attention to detail shines through in her finest work yet, a thesis on righteous anger and suffering.
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Rapper Mac Miller releases posthumous album ‘Circles’ Miller’s sixth studio album was released Jan. 17 Lakhsmi Chatterjee arts & culture
“Mac Miller uploaded a video” is the notification millions of the rapper’s fans got on Jan. 9 for the first time in over a year. “Good News” was the first song by Miller to be released since his death on Sept. 7, 2018. Following the upload, Miller’s family posted a statement on his Instagram account, which also has been inactive since his death. “Here we are,” reads the post. “The act of having to write this at all feels surreal. At the time of his passing, Malcolm was well into the process of recording his companion album to ‘Swimming,’ entitled ‘Circles.’ Two different styles complementing each other, completing a circle — Swimming in Circles was the concept.” A week later, Miller’s sixth studio album and first posthumous album, “Circles,” was released at midnight. Its style stayed true to the statement, complementing the themes of heartbreak, recovery and life that “Swimming” started. Given Miller’s unexpected death, the album was a bittersweet listening experience, especially since the rapper had more planned that he could never finish. “Good News,” the first single from the album, became a tribute to the singer and his tumultuous life. Miller, who was candid about his struggles with depression and substance abuse throughout his career, continued to talk about these issues in this song with a bit of optimism for the future. He discussed having to put on a happy face for those around him and how he would
isolate himself in bad times, but ended on a good note, singing, “I know maybe I’m too late, I could make it there some other time / Then I’ll finally discover / That it ain’t that bad, ain’t so bad.” The song gave listeners a glimpse into the road to recovery the rapper was taking when he died, looking up to the future and doing what made him happy, no matter what anyone else thought. He was looking for inner peace in his final days. All the songs on “Circles,” similar to “Swimming,” were more lo-fi and introspective than Miller’s previous works. The titular song talks about Miller being too hard on himself for his past and looking for forgiveness. The next song, “Complicated,” debunks myths about the rapper’s life with lyrics about his overwhelmed state, saying, “Inside my head is getting pretty cluttered / I try, but can’t clean up this mess I made.” Then, “Blue World” goes back to the themes of “Circles” with a more lively, doo-wop beat. This back and forth plays on the “Swimming in Circles” concept Miller was trying to convey.
Miller even covered a song from the 1970s, “Everybody’s Gotta Live” by Arthur Lee, but with a twist. While Lee’s original song was an upbeat singalong, Miller’s “Everybody” turns it into a somber reflection of life, with minimal piano and drums behind the lyrics. A personal favorite track, “Surf,” is just a man with a guitar singing about the woes of life. The album’s overall simplicity spoke volumes on the new direction Miller was taking, not trying to please the crowds anymore, and “Surf” emphasized this with his raspy voice and lack of backing instruments. As the second-to-last track on the album, it also created a good conclusion with, “Before it’s all over / I promise we’ll figure it out.” “Circles” was a worthy conclusion to Miller’s career and gave fans the closure they needed. It showed that Miller was on the right path when he died, although it is bittersweet to recognize now that he’s gone. At least fans know he was happy and on the road to self-discovery, which is all anyone could ask for.
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As we enter the 100-year anniversary of the Roaring ’20s, you may be tempted to look back at the time period for party inspiration. The alluring picture painted by novels such as “The Great Gatsby” can offer a starting point for nailing a 1920s aesthetic, but it’s worthwhile to do some extra research and make sure you’re throwing the most historically accurate celebration that you can. Here are our tips for making the ’20s roar through your living room. Throw back your fashion One of the most defining details of the 1920s is its fashion, as the Western world became more practical without losing its grasp on glamor.
Feminine clothing became significantly less stuffy, with trends moving away from tight, constricting outfits and toward loose, free-flowing flapper dresses. On the masculine side, long jackets were traded in for shorter suit jackets and stuffy trousers were exchanged for wide-legged pants. It’s possible to find clothing that fits this aesthetic in modern-day stores, but if you’d like to go above and beyond, websites like Etsy sell vintage throwback clothing to help you get the look just right. Jazz it up Other than the writers who came out of the Harlem Renaissance, no artistic achievement of the 1920s changed American culture more than the explosion of jazz music. Artists like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington changed the American pop music scene, and there’s no better soundtrack for your party than the sounds that
coursed through city streets. Look for playlists on Spotify and YouTube that collect the best of the best. Temper your drinking Prohibition might feel familiar to anyone who has struggled to acquire a fake ID, but at a historically accurate 1920s party, the issue isn’t age requirements but rather the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. The group’s moralistic lobbying contributed to the passage of the 18th Amendment, banning alcohol consumption in all 50 states. You could throw a sober party, but no one’s going to show up to that, so try to find some work-arounds. Opt for drinks with extremely high alcohol content, as smugglers wouldn’t waste their time dealing with low-proof drinks like beer or wine. If you have a bathtub, feel free to fill it with gin and use it as a de facto punch bowl for even greater historical accuracy.
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Wrestling blown out by No. 4 Virginia Tech at home Injury-plagued Bearcats also fall to Penn, Drexel Edward Aaron
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Returning to the Binghamton wrestling team as NCAA qualifiers, redshirt sophomores Lou DePrez and Zack Trampe, along with senior Anthony Sparacio, are the top wrestlers on the team. However, all three were unable to wrestle this weekend because of injuries, and the Bearcats (27) dropped three dual matches to No. 4 Virginia Tech, Penn and Drexel. “We have three guys out of our lineup right now that they more or less win every dual meet they’ve wrestled here since the time they’ve been here,” said Binghamton head coach Kyle Borshoff. “When you don’t have that type of winning leadership it gets hard to win dual matches.” Trampe has not wrestled since Nov. 23, while DePrez and Sparacio wrestled last weekend against Lehigh and Columbia. In DePrez’s absence, Binghamton forfeited the 184-pound weight class in all three matches. Additionally, DePrez was unable to take on the No. 2 wrestler in his weight class, Virginia Tech redshirt sophomore Hunter Bolen, in what would have been the team’s premier bout of the weekend. Bolen defeated DePrez 8-3 earlier this season at the Las Vegas Invitational. “[DePrez] was off the mat all of last week,” Borshoff said. “[We’re] just focusing on making sure that he gets healthy. The goal for him is to be a national champion, so we just gotta make sure that we’re doing the right things for his body and make sure he’s ready to go when he needs to be.” Borshoff seems to think the Bearcats’ roster will get healthier in the short-term before postseason competition begins in March. “I think we’ll have a couple
Redshirt sophomore Joe Doyle earned a 2-1 decision in Binghamton’s dual meet loss to Drexel on Sunday.
guys back next weekend, and I think we’ll hopefully be at full strength on Feb. 1,” Borshoff said. “These matches, at the end of the day, they don’t determine whether we make it to the national championships. They don’t determine if we’re All-Americans or national champions. It’s nice to win dual meets, it’s fun to do it, but at the end of the day winning and losing dual meets has no effect on us at the EIWA [Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association] Championships.” With the depleted lineup,
Binghamton opened the weekend with a 47-0 loss to No. 4 Virginia Tech (8-0) at the Events Center. The Bearcats forfeited at 133 pounds and 184 pounds and were defeated in all other weight classes. “Yesterday [against Virginia Tech] was a major frustration,” Borshoff said. “They’re one of the top teams in the country, but if we have our healthy, full team that we had at the beginning of the season, it’s a different match altogether. I’m not happy about it. I don’t think we learned a lot from it. I think we
really just need to be focused on getting healthy.” With the Bearcats’ roster depleted, the team wrestled three true freshmen on Saturday against the Hokies and four in Sunday’s losses to Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) members Penn and Drexel. The Quakers (3-4) defeated Binghamton 31-6, and the Dragons (6-5) won 28-9. The Bearcats won five bouts during their trip to Philadelphia, highlighted by freshman Jacob Nolan going undefeated in his two matches over the weekend.
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Freshman Carson Sauriol also picked up a decision in the dual against Penn, and redshirt sophomores Joe Doyle and Matt Swanson won against Drexel. In the 197-pound weight class, freshman Sam DePrez has taken on the starting role for Binghamton. The youngest of four DePrez siblings to wrestle for BU, he began the season under redshirt status but was activated and made his collegiate debut in the Southern Scuffle. “It was pretty simple,” Borshoff said. “We needed a guy at the weight class and he’s our
only option right now at that weight class, so he needed to be in the lineup for us. Division I wrestling is really hard. You get to these bigger weight classes, typically wrestling guys that are very physically mature and developed, guys that have been in this college environment for a few years, and he’s running into some good guys.” Next up for the Bearcats is a doubleheader against EIWA opponents Harvard and Brown next Saturday. The first dual is set to begin at 1 p.m. at the West Gym in Vestal, New York.
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On Sunday afternoon, the Binghamton men’s basketball team continued its turbulent start to conference play, dropping a road contest at Maine. Though the Bearcats (7-11, 1-4 America
East) stuck with the Black Bears (6-13, 2-3 AE) for the opening few minutes of the game, Maine’s offense proved to be too difficult for the Bearcats to contain. The Black Bears cruised to an 8663 win, their largest margin of victory since late November. “It was a good game for us,” said Maine head coach Richard Barron in an interview with ESPN+. “We scored with some efficiency on offense. I thought
we had a pretty solid game plan. They’ve got some talented players who can make shots and are hard to guard and contain one on one, and there were times when they either got to the rack or created off the dribble, but for the most part I thought we were disruptive.” The Bearcats’ showing against the Black Bears continued a recent trend of poor defensive performances for Binghamton.
Sophomore guard Sam Sessoms scored a team-high 21 points in the Bearcats’ road loss against Maine.
The team has conceded at least 70 points in each of its five AE games this season and has allowed 85 points or more in two of its last three contests. In Sunday’s game, Maine displayed a balanced offense that saw four players reach double figures. Leading the charge for Maine was senior guard Sergio El Darwich, who scored a game-high 26 points on 11-for-16 shooting, including 4-for-5 from downtown.
Offensively, sophomore guard Sam Sessoms scored 21 points, the most of any Bearcat. Junior guard Jevon Brown, who has seen an increase in his playing time over the past few games, supplied 12 points, his best scoring performance of the season. The Bearcats shot well from beyond the arc as a whole, going 11for-26, but were sloppy with the basketball at times. The team turned the ball over 13 times, off
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of which Maine scored 16 points. “I think we had a nice advantage in terms of turnovers, and that made for more shots for us on the other end,” Barron said. “We were good at turning those turnovers into points, as well as getting out and getting some transition opportunities.” Binghamton got off to a quick start in the opening minutes, scoring the game’s first five points, but the hot start was short-lived, as the Maine offense found its rhythm. Over the course of an eight-and-a-halfminute stretch, the Black Bears went on a 29-12 run to create an 18-point gap between themselves and Binghamton, powered by strong 3-point shooting from El Darwich. Binghamton managed to cut the Black Bears’ lead to 13 at halftime, but Maine’s lead did not get any slimmer for the rest of the game. With under nine minutes to play, an El Darwich 3-pointer put the Black Bears’ advantage above 20 points, where it would remain for the remainder of the game. The Bearcats lost the game by 23 points, their largest margin of defeat since losing by 26 points at Pittsburgh on Dec. 20. The loss puts BU’s losing streak at three games, its longest since dropping the opening three games of the season. The defeat also continues the Bearcats’ struggles on the road, where they have won just one of nine games this season. Though the team has been struggling in its last few games, 11 AE games remain for the Bearcats to try to right the ship. The next opportunity for Binghamton to turn its fortunes around is a road game against Stony Brook, the current firstplace team in the AE. Tipoff against the Seawolves (13-7, 4-1 AE) is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22 from Island Federal Credit Union Arena in Stony Brook, New York.
Women’s basketball bests Black Bears in home game basketball from page 1 The Bearcats (13-5, 2-3 AE) scored 29 points in the final period, the highest of the season. “[Bowman] and [Ramil] shoot every day,” Shapiro Ord said. “They get in the gym extra, and they know that they have to put them down.” After winning the last two conference championships, Maine was the unanimous favorite to win another title this season. However, defending AE Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year
Blanca Millan, a senior guard, tore her ACL in November, and the team stumbled in nonconference play. Throughout the game, Maine freshman guard Anne Simon barreled through the Binghamton defense, and she ended the match with a game-high 28 points and 11 rebounds — both career-high marks. Shapiro Ord said that a big part of the team’s success was retooling the defense, and the Bearcats were able to limit Simon to three points in the final five minutes of the game.
“We didn’t want them to get wide-open threes,” Shapiro Ord said. “We really had to play offensive defense. We put [Bowman] in there at the end and those shots were big for her, but her defense at the very end was crucial for us.” Another key to the team’s success was free throws. The Bearcats went 16 of 18 from the line; eight of the free throws were made by junior forward Olivia Ramil, and six out of her eight were made in the last minute. Binghamton is currently ranked first in the AE
in free throw percentage (.782). “We practice free throws every day,” Olivia Ramil said. “It was just a matter of time.” There were three Bearcats in double figures for the win: Moon, Annie Ramil and Olivia Ramil. Annie Ramil had 12 points while Olivia Ramil had 16. The sisters both contributed a block, while Olivia Ramil had six rebounds and Annie Ramil had four. Moon led the team with 26 points, which marks the 10th time this season she has made over 20 points in a game. Moon’s
26 points also put her in eighth place in all of Binghamton program history with 1,237 career points, and she remains at the top of the AE leaderboard in scoring. “[Maine] executes their stuff very well and I knew this was going to be a battle coming in, so for us to get this win today is huge,” Moon said. Prior to the Maine victory, Binghamton was coming off of a loss against UMass Lowell and a close 65-62 loss against Vermont. Before conference play began, the team’s record
was 11-2. “It just feels good to get the win,” Moon said. “We struggled against teams that I felt we were evenly matched with in the past and it would just come down to the last couple possessions.” The Bearcats will hope to take their momentum into their game on Wednesday, Jan. 22 against Stony Brook. The Seawolves’ only loss so far this season came to Southeastern Conference member Arkansas. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. from the Events Center in Vestal, New York.
Swimming and diving teams swept by St. Bonaventure Bearcats conclude regular season in Olean Joe Tonetti
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The Binghamton men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams were swept at St. Bonaventure to continue their losing streaks, with the women’s team losing their last three dual meets and the men’s team losing the last four. The last time the teams saw a win was their decisive victories on Nov. 9 at home against Canisius College, and neither team has won a single meet away from home this season. The Binghamton women’s team lost 188-112, finishing the meet with only one first-place finish. Senior Olivia Santos won the 50-yard free, clocking in at 24.70 to continue her fourmeet winning streak this season. Junior Kaitlyn Smolar managed
to earn back some points, taking second in both the 1,000-yard free (10:47.99) and the 500-yard free (5:16.66) and finishing third in the 200-yard free (1:59.92). Although freshman Audrey Pesek did not win a race on the day, she took second place in the 100-yard back (59.41) as well as in the 100-yard fly (58.07) and rounded out her performance in the 200yard back with a close third-place finish overall (2:11.72). Finally, sophomore Amanda McGraw took silver in the one-meter dive (257.10) and placed third in the three-meter competition (231.15) after St. Bonaventure swept both diving events. The Bonnies crushed the Binghamton men’s team with a 201-99 victory, sweeping almost every event at the dual meet. However, the Bearcats won both butterfly events, with freshman Justin Meyn continuing his promising season with a firstplace finish in the 100-yard fly
(51.86) and senior Ross Bernstein taking the 200-yard fly with a time of 1:55.46. Meyn also took second in the 100-yard free (47.37) and 50-yard free (21.48). Bernstein proved equally as important with two second-place finishes in the 400-yard individual medley (4:13.48) and the 100-yard fly (52.25) behind Meyn’s sweep in the event. Although sophomore Ryan Board couldn’t take the gold, he ended Monday’s meet second in a close 100-yard breast finish (58.67) as well as the 200yard breast (2:13.82). Despite a strong start to the season and top finishes at most of this season’s invitationals, both men’s and women’s teams have picked up losing streaks. After a three-week break, both teams will face difficult competition come Thursday, Feb. 13 at the America East Conference Championships at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts.
sidney slon assistant photography editor Senior Ross Bernstein placed first in the 200-yard fly with a time of 1:55.46.