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Stenger highlights BU's status as sanctuary campus University says it will protect, welcome undocumented students in online statement Samuel Ditchek Contributing Writer

Stephen Ruiz/Contributing Photographer Chief Technology Officer Kenneth Skorenko and Co-founder and CEO William Bernier of ChromaNanoTech hold their finalist award for the 76West Clean Energy Competition where they were awarded a total of $750,000.

Campus-based startups win $750K CCCV, ChromaNanoTech among winners in Clean Energy Competition Amy Donovan Pipe Dream News

Two Binghamton University-based startup companies, Charge CCCV and ChromaNanoTech, were awarded a total of $750,000 on Nov. 30 for being finalists in the first national 76West Clean Energy Competition, a program funded by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.

The competition was announced in January 2016 by Gov. Andrew Cuomo with the purpose of creating jobs by promoting entrepreneurial endeavors in the Southern Tier, and will be held annually until 2019

to attract businesses and create jobs. This year’s competition resulted in six finalists.

Micatu, a company that focuses on advancing the capabilities of smart grids, power and navigation through optical sensor technologies, was awarded the firstplace prize of $1 million. Charge CCCV received the second-place prize of $500,000 and ChromaNanoTech, along with three other companies, received $250,000 each.

The 76West Clean Energy Competition was held at Cornell University and received 175 applications, which was then narrowed down to 24 semifinalists who gave 10-minute presentations. They then had five minutes to answer questions asked by

Experts debate both sides of increased gun control laws Defend It Inc. and BU Speech and Debate team host second installment of debate series Hannah Walter Contributing Writer

For the second installment of the “You Defend It Debate Series,” representatives from the largest organizations in New York advocating for and against stricter gun laws squared off in Old University Union.

The event, held Tuesday, was hosted by the Binghamton University Speech and Debate Team along with Defend It Inc., a local debate organization. Leah Barrett, the former executive director of New Yorkers Against Gun Violence, and Tom King, the president of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, fielded questions from Rob Kilmer, the founder of Defend It Inc. and moderator for the event, as well as questions texted in by attendees.

Each participant addressed multiple topics including questions on specific laws in the state of New York, the prevention

of funding toward gun violence research, gun trafficking, universal background checks and concealed carry.

In response to a question focusing on the second amendment and its wording, Barrett quickly brought up the inclusion of the words “well regulated” in the clause as well as the 2008 Supreme Court case District of Columbia v. Heller, which guaranteed a person’s right to keep firearms in their house but did not approve open carry in public locations.

“I don’t believe, nor does Justice Scalia, who wrote the opinion in Heller, that people have the right to carry any kind of gun, anywhere, anytime, anyplace,” Barrett said. “All of our rights are circumscribed.”

King responded by pointing out that when the Second Amendment was written, arms did not only mean guns but also knives, bow and arrows and any other

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the judges, who narrowed the field down to six.

C4V works on increasing the performance of lithium-ion batteries, which power cell phones, laptops, electric vehicles and solar grids by using nontoxic raw materials. According to Shailesh Upreti, founder and president of Charge CCCV and a former postdoctoral scientist at BU, the startup is still in an early stage of development, so being awarded $500,000 will help the company expand and allow for a more viable business.

“Award money, mentorship received,

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On Dec. 2, Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger issued a statement through B-Line declaring that BU is a sanctuary campus. The statement defined a sanctuary campus as one that will protect undocumented students and not collect information concerning citizenship or immigration status.

The statement, which was also signed by Provost Donald Nieman and Chief Diversity Officer Valerie Hampton, focused on upholding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that was implemented by the Obama administration in 2012.

This measure is designed to promote higher education for undocumented immigrants by offering those students protection from deportation and granting them work permits. In August 2015, President-elect Donald Trump said he would rescind President Barack Obama’s executive order expanding the program.

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program does not allow for a permanent path to residency or citizenship for unregistered immigrants, but it does allow for a twoyear program with the possibility of renewal. Stenger released the message as part of a network of more than 500 college and university presidents nationwide who have signed on to support the program.

Since its enactment in 2012, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program has had a large

impact on hundreds of private and public institutions in the United States, according to a Pomona College statement linked to Stenger’s statement.

“This administration will do everything in its power to protect our students, faculty and staff, including undocumented immigrants, refugees and international students,” the statement reads.

The statement explicitly mentioned several departments on campus and their roles in ensuring that BU will act as a sanctuary campus.

The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office will be a resource for information that applies to immigration status. While working under federal regulations that govern international students, the ISSS will attempt to promote inclusivity by providing education, information and services to the international campus population.

Both the Dean of Students Office and the Off Campus College Legal Clinic will work to appoint case managers, who will be available to any student who has questions or concerns about immigration status, and provide attorneys on campus for immigrationrelated legal issues.

The statement also emphasized the University’s obligation to uphold the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. This federal act, introduced in 1974, protects students’ education records and personal information from disclosure.

“The University’s commitment is

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Prof. embraces the science of happiness Surinder Kahai uses technology classes to motivate, inspire students Brendan Zarkower Assistant News Editor

Surinder Kahai teaches e-business in the business administration department of Binghamton University’s School of Management (SOM). Most SOM classes are not set up to provoke students to ask questions about how to form meaningful relationships, or what the meaning of happiness is. Despite this, Kahai strives to connect his technologybased classes to these larger points.

He said he does this by taking a “research-first” view of his relationships with people. He utilizes what he calls “the science of happiness” to inform his lectures and his interactions with his students.

Kahai serves as an adviser and a mentor to many of his students, both in the classroom and individually. He uses lectures about social networks and artificial intelligence to facilitate a deeper conversation about what makes people tick.

According to Kahai, when facing immediate threats, people struggle to deal with the broader, more long-term problems in their lives. Most have a difficult time focusing on enduring problems when there is an obstacle to happiness in their immediate path. Therefore, Kahai said he views happiness as a prerequisite to life’s most meaningful experiences, not as the result of those experiences.

“When a student feels threatened, their focus becomes very narrow,” Kahai said. “They have to focus on the immediate threats and problems surrounding them.”

Students often struggle with their happiness one to two months after graduation, according to Kahai. When his former pupils contact him with these type of concerns, he often sends them a copy of “The How of Happiness”

by Sonja Lyubomirsky.

According to the book, people who are happy tend to exhibit a few specific behaviors. They devote a significant

amount of time to family and friends, are comfortable expressing gratitude and are optimistic when imagining the future, among other things.

Because of this, he tries to integrate lessons about happiness into his classes and his conversations with his students. He encourages students to tackle immediate obstacles to their happiness as a first priority so that they can develop as professionals and individuals.

“I want to be able to give our students a bag of techniques that they can use to keep themselves in a happier state most of the time in order to avoid letting these immediate threats get to them,” Kahai said.

Photography is where Kahai has found his personal passion. His work is often shared by BU’s social media pages, and a large photo of the sunset over New York City that he took is on display in the lobby of Academic Building A.

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Student-made picture frame receives photos sent through the cloud Graduate student Tremayne Stewart sells digital frame which automatically syncs new photos from Google Drive Samuel Abaev Staff Writer

For those looking to share photos while conserving shelf space, a Binghamton University student has created a cloudconnected picture frame that can do exactly that.

Tremayne Stewart, a first-year graduate student studying computer engineering, founded SharedMemories, a cloudconnected picture frame that has the ability to display a variety of photos through a tablet-like monitor fixed to look like a

picture frame.

Stewart said the idea came to him during his visit to his grandfather in Jamaica. Walking through his grandfather’s living room and looking at the various photos on the shelf, Stewart thought about if there was a way to display these photos that would not take up as much shelf space, yet would also be simple enough for his grandfather to use. The idea took off a month later when he was wondering what he could give his relatives for the holidays, and he soon got to work.

“My grandfather had a wall full of picture

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frames that he just kept adding to over time,” Stewart said. “I thought, wouldn’t it be cool if I could send him photos that he wouldn’t have to find room for on his wall?”

On Black Friday, Stewart picked up several picture frames as well as Kindle Fire tablets to create his product. He then stripped the tablets of some of their functions to re-engineer them and connect them with an application he wrote to specifically connect the tablets with Google Drive and display photos on the monitor.

The device’s connection with Google Drive is what he claims makes his product simple

and easy to use.

“The tablets that I have are rooted and stripped down of a lot of things,” Stewart said. “It was then repurposed to work in a more back-end type of way. The way the product works is that I link each tablet to Google Drive, which has access to one’s photos. I then supply the user with a username and password and once they sign in, the tablet shares their photos on display.

They can then further share photos with who they want to share it with and create a custom drive in which their friends and family can simply upload photos which

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would then be automatically displayed on the tablet.”

On Cyber Monday, Stewart shared his product description via Facebook and listed them for $80 each. Within five to seven hours, Stewart received $560 in payment for the product from friends, BU graduate students and others who heard of the product through word-of-mouth. So far, Stewart has sold 10 devices and expects more inquires to come.

“At the end of the day, I just made this

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Kevin Sussy/Photography Editor Tremayne Stewart, a first-year graduate student studying computer engineering. Stewart founded SharedMemories, a cloud-connected picture frame that has the ability to display multiple photos through a tablet-like monitor.

Student designs cloud-connected picture frame PHOTO FROM PAGE 1 product for my grandpa, but people keep showing interest,” Stewart said. “So as long as the demand keeps coming in, I’ll keep with it.”

Shannon Van Loan, ‘16, said

she was interested in the product when she saw it on Facebook, and purchased one for her family.

“I saw him post about his idea and was intrigued,” Van Loan wrote in an email. “My parents are moving soon with my grandmother who doesn’t even have a cell phone. I figured the

product would be a really cool way to keep them all updated on mine and my sisters lives!”

Kimberly Jaussi, associate professor of organizational behavior and leadership, expressed her excitement of the innovative and entrepreneurial ambition she sees happening here at BU.

“Students here at Binghamton are starting incredible new businesses and creating very innovative products,” Jaussi wrote in an email. “It’s a wonderfully exciting and energizing time to watch these ideas sprout and grow into viable market products and services.”

recognition in community as well as globally, and networking opportunity with various entrepreneurs have catalyzed this journey in various ways,” Upreti wrote in an email. “Any form of such catalyst that helps us move from point A to point B is a big contributor for us.”

ChromaNanoTech focuses on passive solar technology by incorporating it into a transparent, thin polymer film that can be integrated into surfaces — such as windows — with the purpose of blocking heat in the summer, reducing the use of air conditioning and retaining heat during the winter to reduce the use of heating.

William Bernier, the CEO of ChromaNanoTech and a research professor of chemistry and material sciences and engineering at BU, said that what makes this product so unique is its low cost and energy efficiency. He also said that this money will help the startup buy new equipment and hire more people to improve the company and help it grow.

BU President Harvey Stenger

Professor encourages students to put happiness first HAPPY FROM PAGE 1 “When I do photography, I’m savoring life’s pleasures,” Kahai said.

Students praised Kahai for his ability to effectively teach course material while simultaneously acting as a mentor to his students.

“Professor Kahai is one of the best professors I’ve had at BU,” wrote David Berlin, a junior majoring in business administration, in an email. “I went into his class expecting

to learn about technology integration in business but I ended up walking away with much more than the course material.”

Kahai is a previous winner of the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching; SOM Dean Upinder Dhillon said Kahai is a unique asset to the school.

“The thing he brings is his passion,” Dhillon said. “He loves to engage young minds in conversation. When he is speaking, you can tell that he cares about what he teaches.”

When I do photography, I'm savoring life's pleasures.

— Surinder Kahai BU Professor

Stephen Ruiz/Contributing Photographer Surinder Kahai, associate professor in the School of Management.

Rebecca Kiss/Pipe Dream Photographer Tom King, the president of the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, answers a question during the “You Defend It Debate Series,” held Tuesday evening in Old University Union.

type of weapon. The amendment simply guaranteed the right to self-defense, he said, and carrying a gun falls under that right.

On the topic of funding, Barrett argued for the repeal of a 1996 law that forbids the government, especially the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from using funds to study guns’ effects on public health.

“There were some interesting studies coming out in the early ’90s from public health researchers showing that having a gun in the home was actually more dangerous than not having a gun,” Barrett said. “You are more likely to use it on yourself in a suicide, in an unintentional shooting or a homicide than you are to use it on a domestic intruder. I believe it was this that alarmed the corporate gun lobby more than anything.”

King said he would be willing to fund firearm research as long as it included exploring gun benefits.

As of now, he said he feels all private research is being fueled by wealthy gun control advocates.

“I would like millions and millions of dollars for us to look at how many times firearms are used to prevent crimes, how many firearms have helped to save lives, but that isn’t going to happen,” King said. “This is the United States. There should be an even playing field.”

Kilmer also asked questions regarding new firearm technology like smart guns. Smart guns have a feature that only allows usage to an authorized user, similar to how many smartphones have a fingerprint scanner. King brought this comparison up in order to challenge the efficacy of this product, a concern he stated with the technology.

“Does anyone have an iPhone

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University officially declared a sanctuary SANCTUARY FROM PAGE 1

Debate explores regulations on gun ownership in New York DEBATE FROM PAGE 1

said that the 76West Clean Energy Competition contributes to the Southern Tier’s clean energy and economic development initiatives.

“We’re making the Southern Tier the clean energy hub of New York state,” Stenger said in a statement. “We have a strategy here in the Southern Tier called Southern Tier Soaring, and 76West complements this strategy of fostering economic development; expanding entrepreneurship; and supporting technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce loads on the electric grid at key times and provide energy storage options.”

Per Stromhaug, assistant vice president for entrepreneurship and economic development, said that startups are important because they take research out of the laboratory and put it into the community.

“We have faculty and research happening in our labs here, but what’s the point of doing the research if it doesn’t result in some kind of application that benefits the community at large?” Stromhaug said. “It’s one way to help that research become either a product or a service that can directly benefit people.”

with touch-screen technology?”

King asked. “Does it work all the time? Mine doesn’t. There are all sorts of police departments, sheriff departments and the military that say smart guns don’t work. If they don’t work for the cops, they don’t work for me.”

Barrett responded by saying that better technology is being implemented that will let an owner activate a gun through radio-frequency identification technology, which recognizes radio waves as opposed to fingerprints.

Michael Lipsitz, a junior majoring in economics who said he had recently purchased firearms himself, said that knowledge about guns was important in limiting accidents.

“I think education and gun control kind of go hand in hand,” Lipsitz said. “The more you have, the less risk of accidents. I think the more people get informed, the safer the nation will be.”

The next event in the “You Defend It Debate Series” is scheduled for Feb. 24, and will be about hydraulic fracturing.

I think education and gun control kind of go hand-in-hand — Michael Lipsitz BU Junior

firm in continuing to protect student confidentiality, not sharing private information about our students in accordance with the (federal) Family Educational and Rights of Privacy Act (FERPA),” the statement reads.

In terms of law enforcement, Binghamton’s New York State University Police will continue to comply with federal and state law, but said that the application of immigration policy remains in the hands of federal authorities.

“The New York State University Police at Binghamton does not gather information about the citizenship or immigration status of our students or anyone with whom officers interact, and we have no plans to alter this practice,” the statement reads.

The focal point of Stenger’s address was the University’s goal to centralize support for these measures among the student body and the Binghamton community. Stenger asserted that these initiatives are constructed to ensure that all students and faculty feel welcomed.

“Now, more than ever, we must double our efforts to ensure that we become an even more welcoming, safe and secure place for members of our community,” Stenger said.

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Pipe Line UNIVERSITY NEWS Student on break falls ill and recovers from meningococcal meningitis

Town of Maine woman dies after fatal car crash

“I think it’s ridiculous. I think it’s just another excuse. I don’t believe it.”

— President-elect Donald Trump,

Thursday is the last day of classes for the fall semester.

On this date, classes regularly scheduled to meet on Mondays will meet at their regular Monday time and location. Students are encouraged to check with individual professors to see if they will have class on this day.

Another fatal car crash occurred in the Binghamton area on Friday, according to the Press & Sun-Bulletin. Donna Gayne, 69, of Maine, was injured on the side of the roadway of Route 26 at about 5:33 p.m. after being struck by a white Chevrolet Monte Carlo.

Officials said Gayne died at the scene. The operator of the vehicle called 911 after the incident and is cooperating with investigators.

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The New York Stock Exchange reopens for the first time since July 31. The market shut down when World War I broke out.

Justin Barkley, 38, was arrested on charges that he shot and ran over a UPS Inc. worker in a Walmart parking lot early Thursday morning, according to Binghamton Homepage. Court documents show that Barkley admitted to police that he shot and killed William Schumacher, 52. While police were attempting to apprehend Barkley, he fired numerous shots in the direction of the officers. Police say the two did not know each other beforehand, and Barkley was charged with second-degree murder in connection with the incident.

New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he met with federal prosecutors about the corruption investigation into one of his former top aides, according to Binghamton Homepage.

Prosecutors say former Cuomo aides Joseph Percoco and Todd Howe received thousands of dollars in bribes related to economic development projects.

Cuomo has acknowledged that he may be called as a witness, but has not been accused of any wrongdoing related to these cases.

in an interview with “Fox News Sunday” on U.S. intelligence assessments that Russia intervened in the 2016 U.S. presidential election to help his candidacy.

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New restaurant brings ethical eating to Vestal CoreLife Eatery serves greens, grains and broths at eighth national location

Katherine Scott/Pipe Dream Photographer CoreLife Eatery offers healthy and ethical food for all tastes. The national restaurant chain opened a location at University Plaza this week.

Patty Nieberg Staff Writer Healthy, ethical and sustainably sourced food has found a new hub in the Binghamton community with the opening of CoreLife Eatery. The national chain debuted its Vestal Parkway location this week, and has food options that are allergy conscious and open to different dietary needs.

Todd Mansfield, one of the owners and founders of the CoreLife Eatery brand, stressed that the goal of the restaurant is to serve food that is minimally processed and natural as possible.

“What you eat matters,” Mansfield said. “If you eat clean, healthy food that’s as close to the

way nature provided it and you take out as much of the garbage as you can — you’re going to feel better. You’re going to live better and you’re going to live longer.”

The assembly-line style restaurant is decorated in earth tones to enhance the natural aesthetic.

“I love the place itself. It’s fun to sit in and [there’s] a very nice ambiance,” said Ariela Orgel, an undecided sophomore.

The CoreLife Eatery menu is divided into green bowls (salads), grain bowls (a dish with either brown rice, quinoa or rice noodles as a base) and broth bowls (soup).

While its menu offers choices ranging from a kale chicken caesar green bowl to a tuna poke grain bowl, you can also choose

from ingredients like kale, ginger, tofu, sriracha, spicy ginger steak, gorgonzola and hummus to create your own dish.

The restaurant has options for those who are vegans, vegetarians and meat-eaters. In addition, the menu takes into account food allergies such as gluten, milk, fish, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and shellfish.

“The millennial is our target market,” Mansfield said. “People that actually care about healthy, clean eating — it’s really been driven from that generation.

But we really want to speak to everyone.”

Orgel came for “College Day” on Dec. 7 where CoreLife Eatery gave out free meals as part of a soft opening.

De-stress in DIY masks Unwind during finals week with our recipes

Katherine Scott/Pipe Dream Photographer Devin Henderson, an undeclared sophomore, models a DIY face mask. Face masks serve the dual purpose of improving your skin and providing an opportunity for stress relief during finals week.

Kara Brown & Georgia Westbrook Assistant Arts & Culture Editors Whether you are stressed out by impending finals or by the idea of having to spend a whole month at home with your parents, chances are you’re feeling the pressures of this time of year and your skin is showing it. The most important thing to remember this week is to practice self-care, both physically and mentally. A great way to take time for yourself and fake the appearance of having it all together is to do a DIY face mask. Grab a group of friends and whip up some of our recipes for the perfect study break.

Hydrating Avocado Mask (adapted from SELF magazine) — 1/2 of a ripe avocado — 1 teaspoon of plain, organic yogurt — 1 teaspoon of honey

This hydrating mask is intended to leave your face feeling soft and moisturized. Mash the avocado into a smooth paste and combine with the yogurt and honey. You can also stir in a few teaspoons of olive oil. Spread the mixture evenly over your face and leave it on for up to 15 minutes before rinsing it off completely with warm water.

Calming Honey Mask (adapted from SELF magazine) — 2 tablespoons of pure honey — 1 teaspoon of cinnamon — 1 wedge of fresh lemon If you’re looking to fight acne, this mask may work for you.

Raw honey is full of antioxidants and antibacterial properties that will help fight blemish-causing agents, and cinnamon will help to wick away excess oil. Warm the honey in the microwave and combine with the cinnamon and the juice from the lemon. Apply the mixture to your face and leave it on

for up to 20 minutes before rinsing it off.

Brown Sugar Scrub Mask (adapted from SELF magazine) — 2 tablespoons of brown sugar — 2 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil The cold, dry air of winter can wreak havoc on your face. This mask will leave your face feeling soft and smooth, as the brown sugar will act as a gentle exfoliate, while the coconut oil adds moisture to the skin. Combine equal parts of brown sugar with softened coconut oil and make small circular motions with your fingers to massage it into your face. Leave the mixture on for up to 15 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.

Tropical Banana Face Mask (adapted from Marie Claire magazine) — 1/2 of a ripe banana — 1 tablespoon of orange juice — 1 tablespoon of honey This quick and refreshing mask is a great way to wake up your skin and minimize your pores first thing in the morning. Mash the banana and combine with the juice and honey. Apply to your face and leave the mask on for up to five minutes, then rinse with warm water.

Cool Cucumber Mask (adapted from SELF magazine) — 1 chopped cucumber — 1 cup of aloe juice While aloe juice has antiinflammatory properties on its own, this refrigerated mask enhances the de-puffing effects.

Combine ingredients in a blender to form a thick liquid, and then place the mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Apply the mixture and leave it on for up to 20 minutes, then rinse the mixture off with warm water.

“I think because it’s a healthier alternative, I feel like a lot of students are gonna like that,” said Rachel Scheckman, a junior majoring in philosophy, politics and law, who also attended. “Everyone’s trying to be healthier.”

Orgel and Scheckman agreed the long line was worth the wait.

The restaurant is concerned with all aspects of their product including what ingredients are used and how customers can fit their health needs into the menu.

“There’s [the millennial] generation that says, ‘I can’t even pronounce this stuff that’s in it and if I can’t pronounce it, it can’t be good for me,’” Mansfield said.

As the training manager for

various CoreLife Eatery locations, Megan Mansfield, the daughter of Todd Mansfield, said that the restaurant represents an all around positive message.

“I think between clean food and the way we want to treat our employees is ultimately what we want to tell our guests,” Megan said. “We care about your health.

We actually think that good food makes you feel better; it makes your life better.”

The idea for CoreLife Eatery came from Todd Mansfield’s search for a place that offered a healthy meal. He and one of his partners, Larry Wilson, were only able to produce a short list of options, so they decided to start their own restaurant.

It took a long time for the

partners to develop a good taste profile, create a menu with a lot of options and find natural ingredients that are ethically sourced.

Since opening the first CoreLife Eatery location in Syracuse in May 2015, the owners have opened six more stores, making Vestal their eighth.

The choice to come to Vestal was a natural fit, as four of the five owners are from the area.

They plan to open more than 20 locations next year, and 300 restaurants over the next five to six years.

The owners are confident in the spirit of CoreLife Eatery’s goal.

“Change your lunch, change your life,” Mansfield said.

car tunes Whether you’re making a six-hour trek or just traveling a few minutes away, the ride home for break provides the perfect opportunity to psych yourself up for a long break at home. No matter how you are feeling about leaving — excited, nervous, sad or some combination of the above — this playlist captures the mixed emotions of the trip. Queue it up from the bupipedream Spotify account for the perfect car ride home.

“One For The Road” — Arctic Monkeys

“Parents Just Don’t Understand” — DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince

The title says it all, and this track is a perfect “one for the road.” Like any song by the Arctic Monkeys, this one will help you deal with the angst inspired by the thought of spending time in your teenage bedroom.

Will Smith can do no wrong and this song perfectly captures the frustrations of living with your parents again — from criticisms about what you want to wear, to the list of things they want from you that they seem to pull out as soon you walk through the door.

“Closing Time” — Semisonic If you had to make a slow-motion montage of this semester, this song would add the perfect soundtrack. Even though it might have ended on a stressful note with finals week, there were some good moments, and you have those to carry you through a long month of obligatorily running into all your old high school classmates.

“Homeward Bound” — Simon & Garfunkel This track celebrates the idea of returning to what’s familiar and being with your family. It’s sure to stir up emotion, and prepare you to smile while you deal with all of the questions about school, friends, life, etc. that your parents are going to ask you when you see them.

“Cruel Summer” — Bananarama The weather definitely does not suggest summer right now, but if you are staying at BU during break, this song will make perfect sense to you. All of your friends are “leaving me here on my own?” Same.

Even though it’s freezing and snowing, this song will make you want to roll down your windows and savor your alone time on the ride home. Think about all the cool things you did this semester and all of the lame things you’re going to do this winter break.

Get pumped, everyone.

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OPINIONS Monday, December 12, 2016

It's not time to stop standing

After victory, Dakota Access Pipeline still looms large Kara Bilello

Columnist

Elizabeth Manning/Editorial Artist

FALL 2016 REPORT CARD SA: BThe Student Association had highs and lows this semester, and is ending off fall 2016 on a solidly mediocre note. When the semester started, it seemed that everything was running smoothly and the SA was functioning business as usual.

The vice president for academic affairs election, however, revealed a lot of area for improvement.

After last semester’s events, at the very least we would have expected the SA to be more conscious of the language they use, even if there is no negative intention.

The Congress meeting addressing the VPAA election revealed not only a lack of trust between the students and the SA E-Board, but also showed a fractured internal relationship between members.

We’re all about transparency, but we’re also about professionalism and productivity. The past few weeks’ events showed none of that.

SAPB: AThe Student Association Programming Board has some good success this semester, and we hope to see more of this in the spring. SA Vice President for Programming Max Maurice managed to snag a big name like Fetty Wap, and the Spring Fling survey options are solid. Parents and students loved the Family Weekend comedy show, so good for Maurice on delivering to the student body. We hope to see this

same sort of success next semester.

Stenger/Administration: B+ In early September, BU President Harvey Stenger was able to tote several figures about his Road Map to Success plan during the State of the University address. It seems that Stenger and the administration are largely on track to expand and improve the University. Stenger has been generally responsive and accessible to feedback from the student body.

However, we would like to see a faster response time to important events, such as the 2016 election and the statement on Stefani Lineva’s death.

Sports: B+ The performances Binghamton’s teams turned in this fall were nothing to write home about. The women’s soccer team finished at the bottom of the league and while the men’s soccer and volleyball teams both made the playoffs, they were eliminated in the first round.

The athletics department has done a great job planning for the future and securing the funds to do so. Over the summer, a new video scoreboard was installed in the Events Center, featuring replays and graphics during home games. In October, the baseball team received a $2.2 million donation for renovations to its field.

The men’s and women’s basketball teams are projected to much more competitive this winter. Both squads were chosen to finish fourth in the AE Preseason Coaches’ Poll — their highest ranking in recent memory. The men have gotten off to a strong 7-5 start while the women are 3-6, but feature much more depth than in previous seasons.

OCCT: AIn September, OCCT was responsive to the concerns of Binghamton residents, switching the DCL route back to the original DCR. While some students found this less convenient, the OCCT balanced the concerns of citizens with the responsibility of serving thousands of BU students.

OCCT also makes use of the ETA SPOT app, which allows students to track the locations and arrival times of different buses.

The requirement of scanning IDs before boarding, which was implemented just a few semesters ago, is now a seamless part of taking the bus.

Off-campus housing: C+ The growing footprint of BU’s student body is now being seen and felt in the rapid rise of off-campus housing options. But at times, this growth has been sometimes to the confusion, dismay or downright opposition to students and local residents alike.

The proposed expansion of

Hayes Community has ignited a heated divide in the neighborhood that is still ongoing in the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals. U Club’s expansion along Vestal Parkway strikes many as haphazard at best and complaints about less-thanadequate response times and opening dates that never come are still common for students renting in the city of Binghamton.

To be good, growth must be sustainable and carefully done.

This semester, we’ve seen issues that can arise when it is not.

Sodexo: ASodexo has been incredibly receptive to the student body this semester. Starting off the semester, we immediately saw changes such as the permanent housing of Chick-n-Bap in the Marketplace, and the opening of a Starbucks and Subway in Hinman. While some of us may miss the convenience of the C-Store in the Marketplace as well, many are happy to have a sushi option available as well.

Going further than expanding dining options, Sodexo has also been mindful of student complaints. In response to protests, Sodexo stopped using Pactiv products — which was no simple feat and shows dedication to student feedback.

Dining hall food may leave much to be desired, but all in all we’ve seen plenty of improvements this semester.

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

Similarly, the issue remains of the violent methods that were used in attempts to subdue protestors.

Tear gas, water cannons, rubber bullets and concussion grenades were all present, though not necessary. Protesters who were injured have filed a class-action lawsuit against the sheriff of the North Dakota County in relation to violent incidents that occurred on Nov. 20. Sophia Wilansky, who is 21 years old, was hit by a weapon resembling a grenade and has lost usage of her arm, which will possibly need to be amputated.

This is not acceptable. The methods used by police are still questionable and amoral.

Standing Rock Tribe has won a huge battle. But this is not the end: We cannot dilute the passion that has been built up by ignoring the issues that still remain present. It is not enough to share a Facebook post. The most important thing that we need to do is listen to the protesters, appreciate their sacrifices and fight and work to understand.

On Dec. 4, it was announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers would halt their construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Notorious for costing $3.7 billion and spanning four states, the Standing Rock Sioux tribe has been protesting the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, which threatens to destroy sacred sites on their reservation, endangers access to clean drinking water and creates a severe environmental impact directly relating to climate change.

There have been several small victories for the protesters along the way: They have adopted the statement that “water is life,” established the popular #NoDAPL hashtag, and received assistance and support from United States veterans. The right to continue construction of the pipeline over the Mississippi River near the Standing Rock Reservation was not granted by the U.S. Army Corps of — Kara Bilello is a sophomore Engineers, which established an majoring in English. environmental impact statement in order to look into alternative routes for the pipeline.

This victory is a step in the right direction and a powerful statement, but by no means is it the end. There is no promise that the grant of the environmental impact statement will halt construction. In fact, the decision may take months to years. In addition, a federal court has the power to rule in favor of Energy Transfer Partners, who would then have permission to continue construction. Presidentelect Trump has issued a statement in support of the Dakota Access Pipeline and there is no guarantee that he will continue to protect the Standing Rock Tribe, the values that they stand for or the land that has been fought over.

We cannot

dilute the passion that has been built up

Making unwelcome advances unwelcome On State Street and beyond, unwanted behavior toward women must become taboo Emily Kaufman

Contributing Columnist

Most women who have been to State Street can attest to being approached by a guy, whether in the bars, waiting for a cab or even mingling with friends outside.

Some men, when mixed with alcohol and a sense of confidence, tend to acquire a false sense of entitlement to women’s bodies. It is unacceptable that they will say things like “Fuck you!” or “You’re just a slut anyway” when they are rejected. Men are never entitled to

women’s bodies, and many fail to recognize this.

There is a looming fear of sexual assault, as its occurrence on college campuses is rising at an alarming rate. Although many of our male counterparts might not realize it, this is a valid fear for women, and unwanted advances on places like State Street simply make this fear stronger.

In 2014, BU was placed on a list of 55 universities and colleges to be investigated for their handling of sexual assault reports. Although the University was ultimately removed from the list, it is troubling to know that there were complaints against

Title IX compliance. This is not to say that the University was guilty of noncompliance, since it was removed from the list. However, there is little transparency in cases of sexual assault that BU faces. BU students, especially female students, should not have to live with the looming fear of sexual assault.

Nonconsensual advances toward women Downtown are not only scary and often traumatizing, but they also perpetuate rape culture, in which sexual violence against women is normalized and excused.

Additionally, it is often the case that men will not leave when a woman

says she is uninterested.

Women often have to say they have a boyfriend or enlist the help of another male to get out of the situation. It is unacceptable that men will often only respond to threats involving other men, not when women say they are not interested. This is another aspect of rape culture — undermining women and our freedom.

This is not to say that all men make unwanted advances toward women while Downtown, nor does this mean that all advances are unwanted. Many people do indeed go to State Street to meet new people, potentially looking for a hookup. When

interactions between people are safe and consensual, this is not the problem. We have the privilege of going to State Street to let loose and blow off steam, and there are certainly many situations in which people can meet and have a positive interaction.

Going to State Street is a large part of the culture of BU students.

I know that our culture and values at this University are not based on causing harm to one another; thus, these occurrences on State Street, and in general, must be put to a stop.

This is not something that can be stopped by one person or one gender — it will take the efforts

of all students to eradicate this issue. If you see something, it is imperative to say something.

Bystanders cannot remain silent and complacent in these situations.

We are all members of the same community and we always need to look out for one another. Instead of teaching women not to wear revealing clothing or not to drink too much, even though they have the freedom to do so, men must be taught to respect women’s wishes.

No one is entitled to anyone else’s body simply because there is alcohol involved.

— Emily Kaufman is a sophomore majoring in English.

Keep the commerce out of Christmas

Recognizing economic forces at play may lead us to re-evaluate our sentiments Savanna Vidal

Contributing Columnist

As a young girl, there was nothing quite like the rush of excitement and curiosity as I attempted to fall asleep on Christmas Eve. Laying in the pitch black, I would wait anxiously for any clue that Santa Claus and his reindeer were making their yearly visit.

Although I became aware of the fictionality of Santa (sorry if this is the first time you’re hearing of it) as

a preteen, my Christmas spirit was still thriving well into my early high school years. It wasn’t until learning one thing that my enthusiasm for the holiday was destroyed: the existence of the Christmas industry.

As I grew older, it became harder and harder to fall asleep on the night before Christmas once my childhood naivety was diminished by this realization.

The overconsumption that is typical of the United States has allowed for the Christmas industry to collect $830 billion during the 2015 season. Retail sales skyrocket as everyone rushes to fill the space

below the fir tree in their living room. According to one source, electric companies earn an extra $233 million from U.S. households during the holiday season as they power the strings of Christmas lights on their trees and outside their homes. The price of stock shares for shipping companies like FedEx rise as presents bought online make their way from warehouses to doorsteps.

Yet the economic aspects of Christmas are very easy to overlook when blinded by the veil that the holiday creates. Overwhelmed by TV commercials advertising the latest

and greatest gifts, the traditional Christmas music on every radio station, SantaCon and the friendly comparison of Christmas lists among friends, we are thrown into the cyclone of Christmas that begins on Black Friday up until the final hour of Dec. 25.

The traditional ideals of love and family that Christmas is intended to uphold have become stress and anxiety: Adults are expected to stretch every dollar and ounce of patience they have in order to show how much they “truly love someone” in the form of boxes of material items wrapped in colorful paper.

While many of us use the excuse of being “broke college students” to refrain from extravagant Christmas gifts, it’s important to remember that a handmade gift from the heart can bring just as much, if not more pleasure to someone than a storebought item.

When faced with the startling reality that the commercialization of Christmas has allowed for the exploitation of our ideals, Christmas can be seen as one huge scam. One group of Canadian Mennonites has established an initiative called the “Buy Nothing Christmas,” and another group did an abundance

swap, in which they exchanged items they didn’t want anymore for something new.

While this may seem unrealistic, outrageous or in direct violation of the premise of Christmas, it’s worth considering. Even if you do choose to buy gifts, you are allowing the people in the industry to give their families a special holiday. However, just be sure through all of the chaos of the holiday season, you don’t allow the commerce of Christmas to engulf the sentiment of Christmas.

— Savanna Vidal is a sophomore majoring in biology.

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I first saw you in Jazzman's, and I immediately fell in love.

I saw you through the glass between us. You looked cold, and as I looked to the cold pane between us, my breath fogged up and I couldn’t see. But still, nothing has ever been so clear.

I know it’s cheesy, but I melted once I saw you. I ordered a coffee and left unfulfilled. I went to class with you on my mind.

I looked at the Mein Bowl in my hands, and no matter how much I ate, I couldn’t drive the thought of you out of my mind.

I was trying to fill an empty heart, and an empty stomach All I want is to hold you and to love you. While you seemed ice to the core, I knew that once I had you I would feel your warmth. I want to feel you on my lips. I see your soul sandwiched between your heart and your mind. You seem so fresh, you bring me up when

I am down. I want to see you in between classes. I want to carry you in a brown paper bag across campus and take a big bite out of you. I want your juices to flow all over my hands, your tomato seeds spilling over, freshly picked from the vine. I want your basil leaves to dance on my tongue, while I hold your bun in my hand and wait for the sweet salvation that is you.

Tomato mozzarella sandwich, I love you.

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FALL 2016 So you’ve finished your paper, all of your tests are done and you’re ready to party? Oh wait, what? That’s not until next week, our bad. In the meantime, throw back some espresso shots and watch your future go down the toilet in Bartle, instead of your vomit down the toilet in The Rat.

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Columbia takes down Bearcats Poor free-throw shooting dooms BU's comeback bid Christopher Parsons Contributing Writer

Despite staging a series of comeback attempts, the Binghamton women’s basketball team fell to Columbia, 75-65, on Saturday afternoon.

“I’m really disappointed in our loss today,” said BU head coach Linda Cimino. “I thought we had several chances to beat [Columbia].”

The Bearcats (3-6) trailed the Lions (7-2) at halftime, 40-33.

Columbia then kept a healthy cushion over BU for much of the third quarter, but its scoring soon dried up, allowing BU to mount its first comeback.

With 2:58 remaining in the period, junior guard Imani Watkins charged down the court and buried a mid-range jump shot to put BU ahead, 51-50.

Columbia had led since midway through the first quarter.

Watkins, who came into the game leading the America East (AE) with 22.8 points per game, finished with 15 points, five assists, two blocks and two steals.

Watkins and company ended the quarter on a 14-6 run, cutting the deficit to just two heading into the final quarter.

“At halftime, we talked about the small adjustments … we wanted to limit their points off of offensive rebounds, and I think we did a good job at that in the third quarter,” Cimino said.

In the last 2 1/2 minutes of the third, the lead changed hands four times. Early in the fourth quarter, Columbia took a five-point lead.

Then, freshman guard Kai Moon punctuated yet another Bearcats comeback, grabbing possession from the Lions and taking it all the way to the house for a fast-break bucket that tied the game at 62. But Binghamton failed to build on the tie, allowing Columbia to go on a 13-3 run to end the game.

“I think [our opponents] played their hearts out,” said junior center Alyssa James. “This game comes down to heart. The

one who puts everything on the court will win.”

James led Binghamton with 20 points and eight rebounds.

The Bearcats’ hopes of winning were also dimmed by a lack of production from the free-throw line.

“We just didn’t capitalize on our free-throw opportunities, which was obviously a difference in the game,” Cimino said.

In total, BU went just 21-for37 from the charity stripe.

“Our point of emphasis today was to get to the free throw line 20-plus times,” Cimino said. “We executed that plan; we got to the line 37 times … the next part of the plan is to make the free throws.”

Columbia’s potent offense also served as a source of grief for Binghamton. Junior guard Camille Zimmerman, Columbia’s leading scorer, put up a whopping 27 points against the Bearcats.

“She’s the best player in the Ivy League,” Cimino said. “She made two 3-pointers that were daggers right when we made our comeback.”

In addition to Zimmerman’s production, senior forward Tori Oliver contributed 15 points, and the Lions’ bench supplied the team with 19 points. In comparison, all of BU’s 65 points came from its starting five.

“We’re not too deep; we [use] about six players, so most of our production will come from our starting lineup,” Cimino said.

The Bearcats have a week off before their next game.

During the break, they will look to address their free-throw misfortunes.

“Obviously our mental toughness has to be a little better when we get to the free throw line, but it’s something we’re going to work on and get better at,” said redshirt guard Jasmine Sina.

Binghamton is set to face Misericordia on Dec. 17. Tipoff is scheduled for 4 p.m. from the Events Center in Vestal, New York.

Emily Earl/Staff Photographer Senior guard Marlon Beck had a game-high four steals in the Bearcats’ overtime loss to Loyola on Saturday.

BU squanders lead, falls in overtime Shoddy defense plagues Bearcats in loss to Loyola (Md.) Noah Bressner Assistant Sports Editor

Binghamton head coach Tommy Dempsey shouted at the court, urgently relaying predetermined defensive schemes from the bench. His face then sank during the final seven minutes of regulation as he watched Loyola chip away at the BU men’s basketball team’s commanding 16-point lead.

After a recent string of successful play, the Bearcats (7-5) had an opportunity to win their fourth straight game for the first time in seven years.

They blew it.

In a matchup featuring between two potent offenses and two deficient defenses, the Greyhounds (5-5) pulled off a 9085 overtime victory that ended BU’s three-game streak. BU led halfway through the first half, but Loyola tied the game with just 19 seconds left on a free throw from junior guard Andre Walker.

Redshirt sophomore J.C.

Show’s last-second shot was blocked, sending the game into overtime.

The Bearcats proceeded to falter in overtime, shooting just 3-of-8 from the field, while Loyola hit seven free throws. Junior guard Chancellor Barnard tallied five points in extra time and Walker hit two free throws to seal Loyola’s unlikely comeback.

BU led by nine at halftime and continued to increase its lead early in the second. However, embarrassing defensive play late in the second allowed the Greyhounds back into the game. Loyola nabbed 18 offensive rebounds, including four in overtime.

Dempsey spoke briefly after the game with senior guard Marlon Beck and sophomore forward Thomas Bruce. The press conference was largely silent, and its participants looked down with disappointment.

“I have to take this one because I didn’t do a good enough job managing the group,” Dempsey said. “We didn’t have good enough

possessions and it just got away from us.”

BU struggled early in the first half when the Greyhounds jumped out to 17-8 lead just six minutes into play. BU’s six turnovers largely contributed to Loyola’s early lead; the Greyhounds scored 12 of their first 17 points off of turnovers.

After falling behind early, the Bearcats finished the second with a 21-2 run. In the opening 20 minutes, BU shot a seasonhigh 72.7 percent from the field, including 37.5 percent from beyond the arc. The Greyhounds shot 48.0 percent from beyond the arc in the half.

“I give Loyola credit, they kept fighting and beat us up on the glass,” Dempsey said. “We had some great possessions of initial defense, but we couldn’t secure rebounds when we needed them.

We just couldn’t rebound the ball effectively enough to win.”

The contest marked the first in which junior forward Willie Rodriguez started. After struggling with a hamstring injury

sustained before the season began, Rodriguez scored 17 points in 25 minutes. Bruce led the Bearcats, tallying a career-high 20 points, four rebounds and two blocks.

“We have just got to stay together as a team,” Bruce said. “We just have to learn our lesson, keep practicing and come back stronger.”

Despite not starting, Beck played 28 minutes against Loyola.

However, Beck shot just 1-of-4 from beyond the arc, where he has typically excelled.

“There are a lot of positives we can take away from it,” Beck said. “Our offense continues to show that we can shoot the ball, but at the end of the day we need to do a better job on both sides of the court. We’re a group that’s going to continue to grow throughout the season. It was a tough one but we just have to keep looking forward.”

BU is set to face Delaware State on Saturday. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. from the Events Center in Vestal, New York.

Wrestling drops two of three BU defeats Hofstra before falling to Princeton, Penn State

Kyle McDonald Assistant Sports Editor

Caleb Schwartz/Staff Photographer Junior guard Imani Watkins tallied 15 points and five assists in BU’s loss to Columbia on Saturday.

The Binghamton wrestling team began its dual-meet season this weekend with a slate featuring three meets in as many days. First up for the Bearcats (1-2, 1-1 Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association) was conference rival Hofstra.

In its home opener, BU took care of business against the Pride. The Bearcats came out on top in seven of 10 matches, winning the meet by a score of 21-11.

“That’s a big-time rival for us,” said BU head coach Matt Dernlan. “This is a match that is extremely important to us.

[Beating Hofstra] was big.”

Sophomore Steven Bulzomi set the tone for the Bearcats out of the gate by securing a 10-6 victory in the 125-pound weight class. Hofstra, however, fought its way back, winning on a technical fall at 133 before closing out a tight victory at 141.

Down, 8-3, BU sent freshman Parker Kropman to the mat to wrestle at 149. He controlled his matchup from the start, easily defeating Hofstra sophomore Ryan Burkert, 11-4.

Kropman’s success sparked an impressive run for the Bearcats, who went on to win five of their final six matches. Although BU pulled out the victory, Dernlan

was not satisfied by his team’s approach to the meet.

“One thing we consistently preach about to our guys is our effort and attitude and how we compete,” he said. “And [I’m] not too pleased with the effort or attitude.”

Although BU earned its first conference victory in its win over Hofstra, its competition proved much tougher as the weekend progressed.

On Saturday, BU headed south to match up with Princeton — another EIWA opponent. Once again, Bulzomi gave the Bearcats the edge at 125 with a 10-4 decision.

Princeton, though, had a more than adequate response.

The Tigers earned a technical fall at both the 133-pound and 141-pound weight classes. At 149, Kropman led, 4-3, with less than a minute remaining in the match. Princeton senior Max Rogers turned it around, pinning Kropman to hand the Tigers a commanding 16-3 lead.

Princeton pushed its lead to 19-3, but the Bearcats refused to lie down. Junior Vincent DePrez took a 10-3 decision at 165. After a major decision went Princeton’s way at 174, BU’s top wrestler, junior Steve Schneider, recorded a victory at the 184-pound weight class over No. 17 junior Ian Baker.

Redshirt sophomore

285-pounder Connor Calkins earned his second victory in as many days, taking a major decision in the heavyweight class. The effort was not enough, though, as BU fell, 26-13.

Sunday was a day to forget for the Bearcats, who were blanked

by Penn State, 46-0. The Nittany Lions (4-0) are ranked second nationally in the NWCA/USA Today Division I Coaches Poll.

BU’s best matchup on Sunday came at the 184-pound weight class. Penn State sophomore Bo Nickal, who is currently ranked second according to InterMat’s 184-pound rankings, squared off against Schneider, who is No. 13 in the same rankings. Nickal

defeated Schneider with an 18-7 major decision victory.

The defeat marked just the fourth time Schneider has lost this season; he leads BU with an 18-4 record.

The Bearcats have nearly a month before their next competition against conference opponent Columbia.

“We’re still in the first half of the year, so we’re trying to piece together 10 consistent efforts,” Dernlan said. “Whether they win or lose, the attitude and the effort they bring is really, really important.”

The meet is set to start at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8 from the West Gym in Vestal, New York.

Provided by Pipe Dream Archives Redshirt sophomore heavyweight Connor Calkins went 2-1 in BU’s three dual meets this weekend.