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Dean of Harpur to leave BU Anne McCall will go to Xavier U. in LA after Spring 2016

WHRW's annual event moved to Old Dickinson

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Anne McCall, the dean of Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, will be leaving Binghamton University at the end of the spring 2016 semester. She will assume the role of provost at Xavier University in New Orleans after she officially departs from BU at the end of June.

McCall held the position of dean for three years. After her departure, an interim dean will be appointed by BU Provost Donald Nieman. According to Nieman, he will select the interim dean with input from Harpur College department heads and the chosen candidate will begin immediately.

“I have met with Harpur College Department chairs to discuss the qualities they are looking for in an interim dean,” Nieman wrote in an email. “I have also

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Activists make voices heard

' Take Back The Night' shines light on sexual assault awareness Contributing Writer

— Don Nieman BU provost

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John Babich/Assistant Photography Editor Students gather in Downtown Binghamton Friday evening to participate in the Take Back The Night rally. Organized by the Women’s Student Union, the event aimed to raise awareness about sexual assault and violence.

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silent protest, a sexual assault trivia on Monday in the Marketplace and postermaking on Tuesday in the University Union. According to Aidan Hernandez, a junior double-majoring in economics and philosophy, politics and law, the week was an effort to inform students about how sexual assault is handled by BU’s administration.

“The message we are trying to convey is that rape culture is unacceptable and the way the administration handles instances of sexual assault is inadequate and problematic,” Hernandez wrote in an email.

According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), the world’s largest anti-sexual assault campaign, 68 percent of sexual assaults

WHRW 90.5 FM’s Moefest was originally planned to take place on the Peace Quad, but the April 29 event has been moved to the Old Dickinson CoRec Field.

Moefest is WHRW’s largest event of the year and operates with an over $20,000 budget. According to Student Association president Zachary Vigliani, this venue change stems from a conflict with the theatre department’s production of “Hamlet” at 8 p.m. the same day and a conflicting Binghamton University policy which restricts loud events on class days before 5:30 p.m.

The event was held on the Peace Quad last year and the Newing Co-Rec Field the year before.

James Scott, the general manager of WHRW and a junior triple-majoring in business administration, economics and philosophy, said he had first communicated WHRW’s intentions to book the Peace Quad in early February.

He received official confirmation from Orrin Kenyon, the assistant director of the University Union operations and the contact responsible for event space bookings, two weeks ago. Scott said Kenyon then contacted him Friday with news that Moefest could no longer take place on the Peace Quad because of the conflicts.

“It was a complete lack of communication on their part,” Scott said. “We all knew [Moefest] was happening; why do they tell us a week in advance?”

According to Isabella Castiglioni, the director of public relations for WHRW and a junior majoring in geography, the

Students took to the streets of Downtown Binghamton on Friday evening to conclude a week of events devoted to combating sexual assault and violence.

Organized by the Binghamton University Women’s Student Union (WSU), around 40 students participated in the Take Back The Night (TBTN) protest. The event was part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which is overseen by the Office of the Dean of Students to inform students and faculty about sexual assault.

TBTN is an international nonprofit organization that seeks to end all forms of sexual violence, holding marches, rallies and vigils in more than 600

communities worldwide.

The rally began at the Peacemaker’s Stage on Court Street, with participants chanting and holding signs with phrases such as “It’s a dress not a yes” and “Break the silence, end the violence.”

Sara Hobler, the historian of WSU and a sophomore double-majoring in history and sociology, said that the protest was a good way to raise awareness about an issue that is often silenced.

“By making our presence known and making noise, we are fighting a system that systemically silences those who have been sexually assaulted,” Hobler wrote in an email. “We had an excellent turnout and really turned heads out in the community, so I feel we really accomplished what we set out to do.”

Sexual Assault Awareness Week also included Wednesday’s “Line the Spine”

Students pretend to tie the knot

Pakistani culture celebrated with traditional mock wedding Amy Donovan Contributing Writer

Marriage is a lifelong commitment, but for two Binghamton University students, Sunday evening in the Mandela Room provided a test-run for tying the knot.

Pawan Marfatia, a senior majoring in integrative neuroscience, and Kiru Sivanesathasan, a junior majoring in integrative neuroscience, participated in a mock Shaadi, or fake wedding, hosted by the Pakistani Student Association (PSA).

Over 200 people danced, took photos, received henna and ate South Asian food catered from Moghul Fine Indian Cuisine.

The PSA will be donating $500 of ticket sale proceeds to an orphanage in Pakistan, because organizers said they wanted to give back to the country.

Before the bride and groom entered, music played while guests found their

tables, mingled and took pictures of the traditionally decorated stage, which had string lights hung in the background and a ceremonial couch for the bride and groom.

With the help of his friends, the groom, Marfatia, entered the room and danced traditionally down the aisle while guests cheered, throwing both rose petals and fake money.

The bride, Sivanesathasan, entered shortly after, led by four women holding candles and four others holding a tapestry above her head. Cheers erupted as the couple joined each other on the couch, as guests returned to their seats shortly afterward to watch Binghamton Bhangra perform in traditional clothing to American, Pakistani and Indian pop songs.

Ushna Khan, president of the PSA and a junior majoring in integrative neuroscience, said that the purpose of this event was to provide the student body with

a realistic impression of Pakistani culture.

“We just want to show people that what the media portrays isn’t totally correct,” Khan said. “There are so many different people out there — yes, there are bad people, but yes, there are also so many good people. We want to show that we can have fun and do all this stuff and celebrate a country that may not be seen positively.”

Both the groom’s and bride’s friends performed choreographed dances while Marfatia and Sivanesathasan watched before joining in. Afterwards, the bride and groom cut the wedding cake together and fed each other a piece.

Laila Amin, a senior majoring in sociology, came to the event to support her friends performing. She said that she loved how diverse the crowd was, showing a widespread appreciation for Pakistani

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Retired history prof. dies at 88 Thomas Africa remembered for intellect, progressive attitude Peter Brockwell Staff Writer

Thomas Africa, professor at Binghamton University, died at his Estes Park, Colorado home on March 6. He was 88 years old.

Africa received his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) before spending seven years in the U.S. Army serving in Korea

and Germany, eventually rising to the rank of master sergeant. In 1959, he received his Ph.D. from UCLA and in 1960 began his teaching career at Louisiana State University and the University of Southern California before arriving at BU in 1969.

A professor of ancient history, Africa was the first professor in the history department whose primary focuses were Greece and Rome. His most notable published work,

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“The Immense Majesty: A History of Rome and the Roman Empire,” was published in 1974. Africa occupied multiple positions within the history department, such as department chair and professor emeritus, before retiring from BU in 1995.

As a professor, Africa was known for his sharp wit, humor and honesty,

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John Babich/Assistant Photography Editor Pictured: Gigi Graham, a junior majoring in environmental science and Alaina Mancini, a sophomore majoring in environmental studies, table at Binghamton University’s annual Earth Day Festival. Hosted by the recycling and resource management division under Physical Facilities, the event aimed to raise awareness for the environment and teach students more about recycling.

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Refusing to be deterred by a rainy Friday afternoon, students came out to learn about ways to protect the environment and reduce their carbon footprint during Binghamton University’s 11th annual Earth Day Festival.

Over 300 people stopped by the Peace Quad to eat free organic food, pet animals from the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park and learn more about recycling. The event was hosted by the recycling and resource

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management division under Physical Facilities. Other academic, student and community groups, such as the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE), the BU chemistry department, Lupo’s and Sodexo were present at the event.

Martin Larocca, the Physical Facilities resource recovery manager and an organizer of the event, said that the day was a great way to teach students about sustainability. It also showcased resources that are offered on-campus, specifically

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Harpur to search for new dean DEAN FROM PAGE 1 asked for nominations from Harpur College faculty and have had a large number of nominations. I will select the interim dean from this group.”

According to Nieman, the University plans to conduct an aggressive national search for a permanent dean in order to find the most qualified replacement. In fall 2016, Nieman will appoint a search committee which will consist of students, staff, faculty and alumni.

It has been a priveledge working with ... [students] — Anne McCall Harpur College Dean

There is not a complete timetable in place for the selection process currently, but Nieman intends to bring the candidates to BU for interviews before he and President Harvey Stenger make a final decision based on the committee’s advice.

“I will also retain an executive search firm to help us identify outstanding candidates and encourage them to apply,” Nieman wrote. “The best candidates may be those who aren’t looking for a job and need to be persuaded to apply.”

Nieman’s selection criteria are broad in scope and focus on the University’s Road Map plan, which is BU’s long-term guide for strategic growth. In addition to having a deep understanding of the needs of a liberal arts and sciences program, Nieman believes the ideal candidate also has experience in academic administration positions.

“We will also be looking for someone who has a collaborative approach to leadership,” Nieman wrote. “Understands and values diversity, is committed to student

and faculty success, has experience in private fundraising, and can help Harpur increase its strength in research.”

McCall officially begins her new job at Xavier University on July 1. Prior to her time at BU, she received her undergraduate degree in French and German from the University of Virginia and her Ph.D. from the Université de Strasbourg in French literature.

She also served as associate dean of the School of Liberal Arts at Tulane University from 2005 to 2008 and as the dean of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Denver from 2008 to 2013.

She expressed gratitude for her experience at BU, praising the caliber of BU’s students and faculty.

“Harpur College students are exceptional in their curiosity and drive,” McCall wrote in an email. “It has been a privilege working with faculty, staff, and student representatives to sustain and create new opportunities for them.”

Students rally for awareness NIGHT FROM PAGE 1

are not reported to the police and 98 percent of rapists never spend a day in jail. According to Jesse Tullo, a member of WSU and a sophomore majoring in human development, publicizing these statistics is the best way to fix the problem.

“The purpose of rallying was to bring people together to publicly express our anger at the sexual violence that continues to go on,” Tullo said. “By shattering the silence on sexual violence, we successfully helped the public become more educated, but most importantly helped survivors know they are not alone.”

Hobler said that WSU hopes to extend the influence of the TBTN movement by increasing participation and unifying

campus to continue protesting sexual assault.

“We need on-campus support from a wide variety of students for change to be made,” Hobler said.

“The reception was generally positive, but we still have a long way to go before I’ll say that Take Back The Night is an event supported by the general student body.”

Friday’s rally concluded with Speak Out, an event where participants were invited to share personal stories in a safe, intimate environment at Uncorked Creations on State Street. Rules for attendees were enforced to ensure security and empathy to those who decided to share their stories.

“The Speak Out that followed the rally provided a safe place for survivors to share their stories

without fear of judgment,” Tullo said. “I think we successfully made the Speak Out an event that allowed survivors to find strength, support and validation that they are not alone.”

We are trying to convey ... that rape culture is unacceptable — Aidan Hernandez BU Junior

Caleb Schwartz/Contributing Photographer Pawan Marfatia, a senior majoring in integrative neuroscience and Kiru Sivanesathasan, a junior majoring in integrative neuroscience, are married in a mock Shaadi Sunday evening in the Mandela Room.

Pakistani culture explored SHAADI FROM PAGE 1

Pakistanis are Muslim,” Amin said. “So I feel like it sheds a better culture. Amin also stated that this image and light on us as a whole.” kind of event is important because Khan said that the mock Shaadi it shows a side of culture that most is an event that everybody can be people might not know about. involved in and is able to enjoy.

“I think it’s important because “It’s something that is really other than being Pakistani, most one of the happiest parts of the

culture, something that really shows what we do,” Khan said.

“We wear fancy traditional clothes and we do so many traditions but it is also one of the happier times. It’s one of those things that is for everybody to enjoy.”

Groups teach green habits EARTH FROM PAGE 1

under his office, that help students learn how to recycle through different mediums.

The Physical Facilities table had a game testing students’ recycling knowledge. Facts included that wax-coated paper, chip bags with metallic insides and plastic bags cannot be recycled and that cardboard must be totally flat to be recycled. Gigi Graham, a recycle and resource management intern at Physical Facilities and a junior majoring in environmental studies, said that many students are unaware that they recycle incorrectly.

“We’re just trying to raise awareness for the Earth,” Graham said. “We want people to know more about recycling because what people think is just a simple task to do, most people don’t do it or they do it incorrectly.”

The CCE advertised its annual program called “Ditch the Dumpster,” which places donation boxes in every residential building so students can donate clothing,

books, furniture and electronics like laptops, keyboards and chargers to the Salvation Army before moving out. The Center also gave out decomposable newspaper pots with an assortment of seeds to plant.

According to Melina Martin, a faculty-student scholar at the CCE and senior double-majoring in biology and English, “Ditch the Dumpster” collected 14,000 pounds of donations two years ago.

“The message we’re trying to get to students is that it’s easier than you think to be green, to get involved with the community,” Martin said.

The chemistry department showcased global warming statistics and informed students of ways to reduce carbon emissions that cause climate change. Methods included growing indoor plants, using fluorescent lights, checking car tires and turning technological devices off when not in use.

Dylan Horvath, the steward of natural areas at BU, managed the Nature Preserve table. He displayed things found in the Preserve

to highlight the importance of respecting nature on campus. The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park brought ferrets, cockroaches and chinchillas to raise an appreciation for wildlife. Representatives said that if students know more about something, the more they will respect it and the less they will fear it Lupo’s, provided free chicken spiedies to promote local foods while Sodexo encouraged eating organically by offering vegan burgers with fresh pico de gallo, guacamole and locally-grown apples.

Hannah Shankman, a sophomore double-majoring in history and philosophy, politics and law said she initially came for the free food, but left interested in learning how to reduce her carbon footprint.

“I live on campus, it’s kind of a structured environment,” Shankman said. “So if there’s anything I can do to maybe not grab that extra coffee or use my reusable water bottle instead, I think that’s really helpful.”

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University is putting student-run events on the back-burner without considering their importance to the student body. “[‘Hamlet’] comes first,” Castiglioni said. “They’re ignoring the fact that this is a huge expensive event to throw and that the student activity fee helps to pay for it.”

Castiglioni also said that the Peace Quad’s central location would increase turnout and accessibility for students and allow the event to reach its full potential. WHRW also prepared promotional materials and organized Moefest with the Peace Quad venue in mind; the last-

minute change undermines the station’s plans.

“We have to change fliers, our Facebook event and go back to everyone we’re working with — from outside sound groups, to [Binghamton Sound, Staging and Lighting], to the bands, to the tabling groups — and change our location from a place that’s shared by everyone on campus to a place that we will have to guide people to and hope that they find it,” Castiglioni said.

Vigliani said that Suzanne Howell, the associate dean of students, was apologetic about the conflict but did not waver with the decision. According to Vigliani, the University will absorb any extra costs the change

incurs, such as the reprinting of promotional materials with the updated location, so that WHRW does not have to expend any extra funds.

“They’re essentially paying for everything that has to do with the relocation,” Vigliani said. “Any marketing and advertising, they’re incurring costs so WHRW won’t pay more.”

Scott and Vigliani both said that this issue could have been prevented with increased efficiency and transparency.

“It was a communication issue with all the different parties going on,” Vigliani said.

“The University is following University policy. Should this have happened? Absolutely not.”

History prof. known for humor, wit AFRICA FROM PAGE 1 according to Jean Quataert, a BU professor of women, gender and sexuality studies. She said that his progressive actions as a historian, which included helping the BU history department operate at the forefront of methodological innovations during his tenure, is part of what made him stand out.

“He was a classical historian, trained before many of the innovations in the ways historians do research–women’s history in specific but also social history,” Quataert wrote in an email. “Unlike many of his generation — frankly — he was open and excited about continuously new inquiry and made me (I was initially brought in as Women’s Studies director) very welcome.”

Gerald Kadish, a former BU history professor and a friend of

Africa’s, said that his colleague’s impact on the University reached farther than just the history department.

“He was probably the strongest — one of the strongest intellects the history department has ever had,” Kadish said. “He was quite remarkable. A first-rate mind and not only as a historian but as an insightful surveyor of the human condition.”

While Kadish said he wanted to make clear that Africa was never anything but kind when dealing with his students, he said the professor could be a very imposing figure. Above Africa’s desk were two very dark, ominous-looking bird statues sculpted by a former member of the art department.

“You would come in if you were in a seminar, you would sit at the table and face them with these glowering birds behind him,”

Kadish said. “It was scary.”

One of Africa’s former graduate students, Frank Vatai, who has gone on to work as a professor at California State University, Northridge, said he also noted Africa’s kind nature in comparison to the intimidating figure he struck.

Vatai recalled Africa entering the seminar room smoking and drinking black coffee, ready to direct discussion with the humor and wit that awed his colleagues and students.

“He had somehow got hold of a life-size sculpture of a convocation of eagles and it was in front of these grim black birds that Africa would sit down and hold court,” Vatai said. “What made the seminars worthwhile and unforgettable was Africa’s amazing sense of humor.”

Africa is survived by his wife, Sandra Peacock and his two children.

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Pipe Line LOCAL NEWS Binghamton man charged in 2010 murder on Long Island Christopher James, 23, was accused and charged on Sunday for killing Kevin Pierson in Central Islip, New York in February 2010, according to the Press and SunBulletin. James, who currently lives at 126 Murray St., is facing second-degree murder charges after the 2010 death of 38-yearold Pierson in his Long Island apartment. Pierson was found dead on February 12, 2010 just before 2 p.m. in his apartment as a result of multiple stab wounds.

Investigators have not commented on James’ motive for the murde Vestal police seek owner of stray horse Vestal police are looking for the owner of a horse that was found loose on Monday, according to the Press and Sun-Bulletin. The horse, which was last seen in the area of Cattleman and Underwood roads, appears to be a donkey mix and cannot be corralled.

Police are looking for information regarding the owner of the horse.

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Greenwood, South Carolina, have both been indicted on charges of attempted murder, according to the Binghamton Homepage. The Johnson City Police Department says they conspired together to cause the death of Sivad Davis, who was shot on March 24 around 1:40 p.m. Johnson City Police Department also said they have recovered the gun used in the crime. Hayes and Patterson were arraigned in Johnson City Court and taken to the Broome County Jail without bail.li.

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Two accused of selling cocaine in Johnson City Two people have been indicted in Johnson City for allegedly selling cocaine, according to the Press and Sun-Bulletin. Jennifer Jenks, 34, is accused of selling cocaine in both August and November.

She was indicted on several felony counts including third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance. In a separate incident, Timothy Sapp, 41, allegedly sold cocaine to another person on Feb. 4 in Johnson City. He was also charged with felony counts including third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance.

Two indicted on attempted murder charges after Johnson City shooting Norma Hayes, 18, of Johnson City and Larry Patterson, 27, of

This Day in History April 26, 1986

The world’s worst nuclear accident occurs at the Chernobyl plant in modern-day Ukraine. An explosion and fire in reactor number four sends radioactivity into the atmosphere, causing the evacuation of over 100,000 people. At least 31 individuals die immediately.

“We are not immune from the forces of change around the world.”

— President Barack Obama, speaking on weakening international institutions in Europe on Monday.

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Police Watch What a Jerk FRIDAY, April 22, 7:28 p.m. — Officers responded to Lot M1 for a report of a suspicious person, said Investigator Robert Meddleton of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. The victim, a 22-year-old female, said that as she was walking to Hinman Dining Center she noticed a male in a black vehicle who seemed to be masturbating in his car. After leaving the dining hall, she passed by him again.

This time, the suspect yelled “kick my balls” toward the victim from his vehicle.

The case is still under investigation.

At Least He Paid for It FRIDAY, April 22, 9:58 p.m.

— Police were contacted late on Friday to report harassment at the East Gym, Meddleton said.

The victim, a 19-year-old male, said he was playing basketball when an unknown person, later identified as a 25-year-old male, accused him of committing a foul, prompting an argument. Another 19-year-old male then came up and struck the victim twice. Through further investigation, it was found that the 25-year-old male had bought a day pass and then let two

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people in for free. The investigation is ongoing.

That’ll Do It FRIDAY, April 22, 11:16 p.m. — Officers responded to Bingham Hall of Newing College for two intoxicated males, Meddleton said. The two males, both 19 years old, had been visiting friends on campus. Upon arrival, officers found that one of them had drank 12 shots in the last hour, while the other was having trouble speaking.

Both were transported to UHS Binghamton General Hospital.

That Narrows It Down SATURDAY, April 23, 7 p.m.

— Officers were contacted to report a larceny from the Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center Dining Hall, Meddleton said.

A cashier stated that she had observed the unknown suspect taking sushi and a sandwich before walking past the cashiers without paying. She notified the manager, who attempted to speak with the suspect. When the manager tried to approach him, the suspect left the dining hall. The suspect has been described by the cashier as a white male, approximately 18 to 22 years old and 5-foot-9.

Student Congress 4/25/2016 Carla Sinclair Assistant News Editor

On Monday night, Binghamton University’s Student Congress (SC) passed legislation, vetted bills to be voted on next meeting and received updates on the Student Association (SA) executive board’s current endeavors.

SA President Zachary Vigliani announced that the candidate elections for the open seat on judicial board would be held next week and that the annual SA Gives program may not go through the Center for Civic Engagement, but instead function solely through the SA. Executive Vice President (EVP) Troy Parker discussed the upcoming B-Engaged conference, which all SA-chartered student groups must attend, and explained that the office was primarily focused on training the new hires for the EVP office.

Vice President for Finance (VPF) Kate Tashman was not present at the meeting, but SC speaker Sheeva Massoudi read her report. She announced that any vouchers for SA-chartered student groups must be in by May 4 and any prior approvals must be in by Thursday.

Vice President for Academic

Affairs (VPAA) Amanda Baker announced that the annual Last Lecture is set for May 3, with history professor Stephen Ortiz giving a presentation as if it were his last class. She also reported that the VPAA’s proposed course replacement policy was being considered by Harpur College administration on Wednesday.

“This means that any classes you take in the fall or spring may be taken again,” she said. “We’re making some headway.”

Announcing changes to the Intercultural Awareness Committee (ICA), Vice President for Multicultural Affairs (VPMA) Ruslan Klafehn said that he was making headway in increasing the group’s efficiency in dealing with issues on-campus. The proposed changes passed with 24 yeses, one no and one abstention.

“It’s a really great thing as far as moving ICA to a more legitimate focus,” he said.

“Hopefully next year that will reflect on things that they do and the following years after that we can have a strong, legitimate form of government that will advocate issues that affect students of color or that don’t affect students of color but the University to be as tolerant as possible.”

Vice President for Programming (VPP) Bernadette

Machuca reported that Spring Fling is set to happen on May 7, with the festival from 1-5 p.m. and the concert beginning at 8 p.m. She also announced that the Library Rave is planned for May 11, the last day of classes.

The SA Child Protection Policy, which had been introduced last meeting, passed with 28 yeses, zero nos and one abstention.

The legislation mandated that SA-chartered organizations that work with children under 17 comply with regulations meant to keep the children safe.

EVP-elect Raaga Rajagopala introduced legislation for the Congressional Committee Communication Act to be voted on next meeting. The legislation sought to increase communication between E-Board members and the committees within their offices.

“I’m just calling for certain committees to be in constant communication with their respective E-Board offices,” Rajagopala said. “So committees are more informed when they are making decisions.”

The next Student Congress meeting will be on May 2 and will be the last of the academic year.

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BU student combines politics with art Junior Danielle Herman paints candidate portraits ahead of presidential election Richard Kersting Arts & Culture

Kevin Huaman/Contributing Photographer Pictured: Danielle Herman, a junior majoring in art and design, holding her painting of Donald Trump along the Spine. In her paintings, she aims to capture a moment, focusing on pop culture.

In the politically charged environment of a presidential campaign, many use social media to voice their opinions and make statements. Others, however, choose more creative means of expression. For Danielle Herman, a junior majoring in art and design, this means painting.

Amidst the recent campaign stops within the Binghamton area, Herman took to painting caricatures of the presidential hopefuls in order to capture her thoughts on the current state of American politics. She was prompted by her painting II class syllabus, which called for a piece that was big, bold and relevant.

Her first piece was a largeformat painting of Republican frontrunner Donald Trump alongside his now-infamous declaration: “I would date my daughter.”

“I thought to myself, ‘who’s bold?’ and ‘what’s going on in the world’; Donald Trump is it,” Herman said.

Critical of Trump’s political beliefs, Herman saw an opportunity to make a statement with her paintings. She has since made largescale caricatures of three other presidential hopefuls and wants to sell the works after she completes her course, even exhibiting her pieces at political events.

“I went to each of the three

rallies in Binghamton,” Herman said. “The first one I went to was the Bernie [Sanders] rally and that’s when I realized I was getting some publicity.”

Herman’s goal in painting these works wasn’t to push a message, but to capture a moment.

“My theme is pop culture,” Herman said, “I mainly did this because politics are trending.”

It’s easy to get swept up into the loud and dynamic vortex of political media. What Herman’s paintings accomplish is giving the viewer a silent moment to reflect about the people vying to run the country. As a result, the reception for her art has been mixed.

“I think, for the area, the pieces resemble how people feel about the candidates,” Herman said.

“But I’ve noticed that other people will retweet my stuff and, for some reason, take it negatively.”

And while people are currently retweeting her material and giving it worldwide attention, Herman never thought art would be her main focus.

“I never thought art would take me anywhere, so I decided that I wanted to be an engineer because I liked learning how things are made,” Herman said.

A native of Owego, New York, Herman started her engineering education at Broome Community College (BCC) in the fall 2012 semester. However, she soon

realized that this was not the field for her.

In a fortunate turn of events, Herman was eventually set back on the artist track when her father sent her an email about BCC’s visual communications program, through which she received a twoyear degree. While there, she was acquainted with mural painting.

Ever since, she’s preferred painting large-format works.

She transferred to Binghamton University this semester and lives with her grandmother, who provides her the space to paint these larger works.

“I prefer working with larger sizes because it’s easier to play with the paint,” Herman said. “I usually paint with my fingers and it’s easier to work with the paint on a larger scale.”

Loving the artistic marriage between design and technical detail, Herman eventually came to embrace and declare a minor in graphic design. Because of this, she often maps out most of her work on the computer before putting paint to canvas.

As it turns out, Herman’s true passion isn’t politics, but cocktail dresses. After BU, Herman is looking to expand on her artwork and is working toward eventually attending the Fashion Institute of Technology to study fashion design. Until then, she’ll continue working on her art and exploring the world around her.

Skip the red Solo cup

How to host more eco-friendly parties Seth Rosenberg Contributing Writer

The world is hazy and a sticky residue has begun to form on the tables. Last night’s pregame has now become today’s mess and it’s time to clean up.

After haphazardly placing everything in a garbage bag, a self-assessment begins. One begins to think about his liver and his life. But, while we’re quick to acknowledge the damage we do to ourselves, we seldom do the same for the environment. With Earth Day a recent memory, the state of our planet should be more than an afterthought. And while we might not be able to bring back the polar ice caps, the very least we can do is aim for a more environmentally conscious pregame. Here are a few ways to help get you started: Recycle — Our first duty to the environment is to reduce our waste, because as of now the majority of pregames misappropriate both glass and plastic bottles. The minimum for an environmentally friendly pregame is to have several

garbage bags within view. However, this really isn’t enough; a true effort has to include a recycling bag. It’s important to make sure that both the garbage and recycling bag are easy to find and it doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, it isn’t difficult to incorporate recycling into a pregame in a fun way.

For example, a drinking game punishment could involve the loser recycling any spare cups at the end of the night. This is an easy way to make your pregame more environmentally conscious, as glass bottles and plastic cups will no longer be going to waste. If the first doesn’t appeal to you, there are other environmentally friendly acts than can be used as punishments, such as pledging to get a recycling bin for said person’s dorm.

Re-use — In helping our environment, it is best to be creative and reuse otherwise wasted items or use items in nonconventional ways. In this vein, a watermelon can be more than just a refreshing fruit. If you trim the top off a watermelon and scoop out the middle, it can be repurposed as a punch bowl. If you

really want to get creative, you can even make drinks using the fruit.

After scooping out the watermelon, the fruit can be blended to a smoothie-like consistency and mixed with rum, or a different drink of choice. If you wish to eat the watermelon as opposed to drink it, you can use a melon baller to scoop it out, make the bowl and place the watermelon balls inside the drink. The same concept can be translated to apples, which after carving can be used as cups and may even add a nice flavor to your drink.

Reduce — Reducing our global footprint is inherently tied to reusing items and recycling our waste.

As previously mentioned, the main sources of waste at a pregame are disposable cups and shot glasses. For reducing our plastic shot glass use, there is an easy answer: ice cube shots. Several companies make ice cube trays in the shapes of shot glasses, which make for both a novel, environmentally conscious and practical way to drink. After all, when was the last time you needed ice in your drink?

Not only does this stop the waste of plastic shot glasses, it also guarantees a colder, smoother shot. The best way to stop wasting plastic cups is to stop using them altogether.

This could mean giving everyone glass cups, but a party full of glasses is ill-advised. Thankfully, there are plenty of reusable cups made out of materials like metal, wood and plastic, which are more party-friendly materials.

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Kevin Sussy/Pipe Dream Photographer Photo illustration: Students toast at their picnic in front of Dickinson Community. As the weather gets warmer, sitting outside for meals can be a simple step to catch some sun while on your lunch break.

Hacking a perfect picnic

Pack and snack for some time in the sun Georgia Westbrook Arts & Culture

With warmer weather finally returning to Binghamton, everyone is flocking to the Spine and the Peace Quad to see — and to be seen in — the sun. If you are tired of pretending you are actually going to work instead of tanning, packing a picnic is a great way to enjoy the sunshine in a productive way. But you don’t have to buy a special basket or read Good Housekeeping to plan the perfect picnic. Instead, take a trip to the dining hall, pick up some snacks and hack your way to the perfect al fresco lunch.

The first step to planning the perfect picnic is finding the perfect location. If you are on-campus, the gazebo behind Johnson Hall of Dickinson Community, the area by the fire pit in Mountainview College and the grass near the basketball courts behind Bingham Hall of Newing College are quiet spots.

You’ll also need to bring a blanket or towel to sit on. Instead of storing your winter blanket in the back of your closet or on a top shelf, keep it accessible. Another

important thing to remember as you plan your picnic is that alcohol is not allowed in open containers on campus, even if it is concealed — and especially if you are under 21. It would be really embarrassing to have your picnic broken up by cops over a glass of rosé.

If you are running low on your meal plan, there are plenty of ways to make a thrifty picnic.

To save money on soda, be sure to use cups for fountain drinks instead of buying bottles. In addition, when taking food to go, you’ll be charged less if you purchase your meals in the plastic bowls and plates and then transfer it to to-go containers in the dining area. For cheap sandwiches, your best bet is a classic peanut butter and jelly.

Because you don’t have to weigh either of those condiments, you’ll only be charged for the bread you use.

An easy hack for a fancier outdoor meal is to make it all about the appetizers. To make an easy bruschetta, chop up tomatoes from the salad bar, combine with balsamic dressing and serve on bagels sliced into tiny rounds. For easy

guacamole, cut an avocado in half and mash the fruit in its own skin.

You can easily stir different mix-ins right into the avocado, including chopped onions, peppers or tomatoes. If you are looking for more special options, the Mediterranean bar in the Appalachian Collegiate Center has a solid selection of dips and salad toppings like hummus and feta.

For dessert, a healthy option is to make your own trail mix by combining cereal, dried fruit, salty snacks and candy. Another, albeit less healthy option, is to take two chocolate chip cookies and sandwich some ice cream in between them. Bringing a pint of ice cream to your picnic and assembling the sandwiches when you’re ready is the best way to prevent a melted mess.

Another option, for a dessertonly picnic, is to make root beer floats. For a cool, sweet break in between classes, mix soft serve vanilla ice cream and root beer to a cup and serve.

Grab some plates from the dining hall and some friends from your hall and find your place in the sun.

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Haralambos Kasapidis Arts & Culture Ever since Beyoncé left Destiny’s Child and began her journey as a solo artist, she has topped charts, sold out tours worldwide and made pop culture revolve around her.

After her second visual album, “Lemonade,” dropped this weekend — a surprise release, like her last album — it’s fair to say that Beyoncé, only 34 years old, has moved beyond icon status and is now one of the few living music legends among us.

The album starts off with the ballad “Pray You Catch Me,” setting the album’s tone of love and anger. She begins the song with the lyric, “You can taste the dishonesty,” possibly in reference to her husband’s adulteries. There have been rumors that Beyoncé’s husband Jay Z has been unfaithful with Rachel Roy, the creative director of Jay Z’s clothing line, Rocawear. Roy’s involvement with Jay Z could explain the elevator incident with Solange at the Met Gala in 2014 and why Beyoncé and Jay Z did not attend Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s wedding, as Rachel Roy was in attendance at both events.

In this one album, Beyoncé has documented her life and the stages of her grief following attacks on her marriage and her identity as a black woman. Her self-worth remains unaffected by her spouse’s unfaithful behavior, although she still expresses her love for him. However, Beyoncé remains stubborn and will not allow his adulterous behavior to continue.

In the hour-long HBO special, she makes her point clear with astounding visuals. “Lemonade” is an emotional and immaculately produced piece of art that serves as a reminder to people everywhere, especially women, should assert their self-worth.

Her next few tracks further her declaration of self-love while she blends genres. “Don’t Hurt Yourself,” featuring Jack White,

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is more of the rocker’s style than it is Beyoncé’s. The track is a powerful rock song in which the instrumentals are blended with her operatic vocals. The first lines, “Who the fuck do you think I am? You ain’t married to no average bitch, boy” tells her husband that she knows that she is strong, one-of-a-kind and will not let him cross her.

At this point in the documentary, Beyoncé has experimented with witchcraft, broken car windows with a baseball bat and enlisted the help of Serena Williams as a backup dancer. Her use of imagery makes it clear that she is hurt and has put all her anger in her creative outlet.

In the process, she comes through with astounding cinematography and meaningful monologues.

In some ways, even more striking than the songs themselves is the spoken-word poetry written

by Somali-British poet Warsan Shire that serves as interludes. Lines such as, “That night, in a dream, the first girl emerges from a slit in my stomach. The scar heals into a smile,” bring this visceral work to a deeper level of rawness.

After a short, electronic collaboration with James Blake on “Forward,” she enlists the help of Kendrick Lamar on the black power

anthem “Freedom.”

It was the end of this track where the “Lemonade” title makes sense: in a spoken word monologue, Jay Z’s grandmother, Hattie Williams, is heard saying, “I had my ups and downs, but I always find the inner strength to cool myself off.

I was served lemons, but I made lemonade.”

The line makes the overall meaning of the album suddenly clear. Beyoncé is a black woman who remains positive in a country that has shown to be violent to her demographic. Stuck between two marginalized groups — women and people of color — she takes the sour parts of her life and puts it in her music. She is aware of her audience’s unbending love for her and uses this bitter part of her life to inspire her dedicated BeyHive to not give up if they find themselves in similar situations.

With “Lemonade,” Beyoncé has raised the bar on the artistic significance of albums and music videos. Every song complements the next one on the album as Beyoncé speaks to her fans and her husband. She teaches them the importance of making lemonade when life gives you nothing but lemons.

For those who love their pets at home, the idea of taking in your own animal at school has probably crossed your mind.

What college student hasn’t fantasized about coming home to tiny eyes and furry ears after a long night of studying? While it often ends up surprising pet owners, caring for an animal in a college setting can be a lot to handle.

It is important to remember that a pet is a living creature and the decision to take in an animal is not one to be taken lightly.

You should carefully consider the space and time you have to devote to a pet before adopting and the extensive research required before you choose a furry or scaly companion is a must. To start, check out Pipe Dream’s recommendations below.

Fish The classic dorm pet, don’t overlook the natural friendship that these small creatures can provide. Fish are great for firsttime pet owners and are perfect for those who want to reap the benefits of having a pet with little commitment. That being said, fish are still alive and must be cared for like any other pet.

Beta fish, guppies and goldfish are cheap, don’t require walks and can be left alone while you are in class. These species can also live in regular fish bowls that don’t require lights or an automatic filtration system.

However, most fish survive best in a tank with a lamp and moving water. Unfortunately, these tanks are not allowed in dorms, so if you do decide to adopt a fish in a bowl, feed them once a day and swap out an inch of water for clean, room temperature water weekly to keep your fish healthy

and clean.

Turtles If you live off-campus and are not limited in the types of pets you can have, turtles are another good option for small spaces. These adorable reptiles are sociable creatures and their omnivorous diet allows room for a mixed diet, but store-bought turtle food and earthworms are generally recommended.

Turtles require at least a 40-gallon tank with a screened lid and designated wet and dry area. Because turtles tend to be messy eaters, they may also benefit from a separate feeding tank. The tanks must be cleaned and thoroughly disinfected at least once a week and upgraded as the turtle grows.

Frogs Frogs make great pets because they’re fun to play with and are active and entertaining.

The easiest frog types to care for are the Pipidae Frog and PacMan Frog, although each calls for unique care and should not be housed together. Frogs require at least a 10-gallon tank, need their water changed once a week and must be fed twice a

day. Their food should consist of a combination of bloodworms, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp and sinking fish food pellets.

Hamsters While hamsters undoubtedly require the most attention of the pets listed, these fluffy and affectionate critters make for great furry companions. These adorable rodents love attention and to be taken out of the cage and played with almost as much as they love curling up in the palm of your hand for a nap.

However, hamsters do need specialized care. Fresh food and water need to be available in the cage at all times and the hamster’s home should be cleaned with soap and water once a week.

Hamsters are naturally nocturnal and though they can adjust to your schedule, it will take time and should not be rushed, so be prepared for long nights with your furry friend.

Hamsters’ incisors grow constantly, so wood chew sticks should be available in the hamster’s cage, in addition to other toys like hamster balls and a wheel.

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Listen to other party's opinions Millennials tend not to be openminded towards political discourse Kristen DiPietra

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DISTURBING THE PEACE On Friday, WHRW 90.5 FM, Binghamton University’s student-run radio station, received frustrating news. Moefest, the station’s annual music festival, scheduled for Friday, will have to move from its planned location on the Peace Quad to the Old Dickinson Co-Rec field.

This sudden change of plans was due to a conflict with the theatre department’s production of “Hamlet,” which is set to premiere at 8 p.m. the same night and a University policy that prevents loud events before 5:30 p.m. on class days.

Moefest is WHRW’s biggest event of the year and operates with a budget over $20,000, which is funded from BU’s student activity fee. The station began the process of booking the space in early February and got final confirmation two weeks ago, yet was given just a week’s notice that it would have to move its event to a much smaller venue, after bands had been booked and logistics finalized.

Last year, the festival drew an impressive turnout, partially

due to its central location in the Peace Quad. This year, the artists expected to perform now must be informed that they are playing in a smaller, more remote location. The sudden change and potentially smaller turnout threatens WHRW’s legitimacy when booking artists and could upset a headliner like this year’s performer — Wet — who according to WHRW is expected to draw a large crowd.

The larger Peace Quad venue promises a presence on-campus for an artist that the Co-Rec Field cannot provide.

While the University reserves the right to cancel or move any scheduled event on campus, it is clear that this situation was handled unfairly. Yes, the University did not violate any

policy and it could not have relocated “Hamlet” because of the stage’s location. However, the short notice given to WHRW and Moefest organizers is unprofessional and shows a lack of respect for student events on campus.

Student-run groups are an invaluable asset to BU’s community. Groups like WHRW have time and time again proven that they are able to operate on a professional level and host large events that benefit much of the student body. As such, the Editorial Board believes the University should adopt a more diligent attitude towards them and be more transparent in their reservation policy.

When student groups organize events, especially those of the

scale and scope of Moefest, reservations should be treated as binding by the administration; with adjustments requested in a timely manner, if absolutely necessary.

This situation sets a poor precedent for future student events. It is within the University’s rights to relocate any event, even one as large as Spring Fling. Yet, acting unprofessionally with students may decrease the confidence of campus groups and outside parties to hold events and threaten a sense of community between the administration and students. The University should prioritize events like Moefest that make BU great and compliment its unique student body.

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.

Louis C.K., Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld refuse to perform on college campuses because of the excessive, often stifling politically correct culture.

We must strive to distinguish people with differing views from extremists. There is a fine line between opposing abortion and screaming obscenities at women outside abortion clinics.

Brian Deinstadt’s April 13 piece condemning abortions is a perfect example on how unpopular views should be expressed. Nowhere in the article did Deinstadt articulate misogyny or malice toward women.

The discussion his words provoked is an important one. While I disagree with much of his argument, I was glad to read the piece and see the side that is not presented as frequently.

It’s hard to have a thick skin when discussing such personal subjects that pertain to race, sex and sexual orientation. Most people have solidified their views on these issues, and are less than likely to be influenced otherwise.

A disagreement with these subjects if often perceived as an attack to be condemned, not refuted, with a debate. Whatever your views are, listen to others. Play devil’s advocate. Identify the flaws in your arguments and the strengths in another’s.

Last week on line to vote in the primaries, I befriended an enthusiastic young man, waiting to perform his patriotic duty. He asked me which party I was registered for, to which I responded “Democrat.”

He coyly replied, “Yes, because you have morals.”

The young man’s implication that Republicans don’t have morals, while a joke, is startling. To generalize an entire political party is just as potent as a racial, religious or gender stereotype. Although the young man intended his statement without malice, his words reflect a climate of political sensitivity and insensitivity.

Who doesn’t love a good joke about political parties? This country was founded on satire. From Ben Franklin to Steven Colbert, members of all political ideologies can relish in mocking each other.

But this has extended outside the appropriate forums. I don’t need to be told at the polls who I should vote for. I don’t need a lecture from anyone, whether they are 16 or 60, to tell me why my decision is wrong.

Millennials are a paradoxical generation. We may not be the most avid church goers, but we report strong feelings of spirituality. We — Kristen DiPietra is an may be tolerant of different races, undeclared sophomore. religions and sexual orientations, but not opinions or political beliefs. We’ve seen Bernie Sanders supporters shout over Hillary Clinton at her own campaign rally at Purchase College. We’ve seen students at Emory University taking offense at Trump’s name written in chalk on their campuses, claiming it to be hate speech.

College is a time to look at other perspectives, not cocoon ourselves in “safe spaces.” Students do themselves a disservice by refusing to read, watch or at least learn the opposite view. President Obama rebuked students who ban speakers from campuses for their opposing political beliefs, calling them “coddled.” Comedians like

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Clothing choices do not justify sexual assault

Dress has become a significant element of self-expression, yet misconceptions about assault are still prominent Sarah Saad

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While home for a few days and feeling generous, I offered to run across the street and pick up some overpriced frozen yogurt from Pinkberry for my family.

As I was heading out, my mom shouted my name and asked me if I forgot my pants — I was wearing a skirt. Amused and annoyed, I

told her I had long legs and there’s not much I can do about that.

My mom reminded me that we live on Second Avenue and were surrounded by bars filled with drunken men. Understanding her point, I told her, “They probably shouldn’t be staring,” and walked out.

This wasn’t the first conversation I have had with my mother in regards to the length of my skirt and it won’t be the last. Neither was it the first or last conversation I had with anyone

about my skirt. Growing up in New York City, I have been a victim to cat-calling since I was in eighth grade. My walk from the subway to school was filled with, “Hey cutie!”

“Your legs are gorgeous!” or, “Babe, don’t go to school today, I can teach you some things!” Disgusted, I would continue my stride to ensure I wouldn’t miss the bell. When I would share these anecdotes with my friends, I would hear, “Well, I guess you have to cover up!”

Now, as a sexual assault prevention advocate, I walk around

our student Marketplace asking students if they feel as though what someone is wearing is indicative of their sexual desire. Confident their answers will be “No,” I am consistently surprised to hear students hesitate. Oftentimes, students explain that while it is not indicative of their sexual desires, somebody who is wearing some thing shorter is most likely willing to “put out” over somebody who is dressed more conservatively.

Hearing this sentiment infuriates me. I think, “What an ignorant

being,” but then I remember everything I was told growing up and think, “They truly just don’t know any better.”

I respond by saying that nobody wakes up, brushes their teeth, throws on their mini denim skirt and says, “I’m going to get sexually assaulted today!” Clothing is a necessity that has become a significant element of how we express ourselves. It has the strength to make us feel beautiful, let the world know we are Hillary Clinton supporters or that we are

in the Binghamton Class of 2017.

Everything we wear is a symbol of who we are and nobody is a symbol of sexual assault.

So, the next time you tell somebody what they’re wearing is too short, ask yourself what “too short” means. The issue is never the length of the skirt but the mind within the rapist.

— Sarah Saad is a junior double-majoring in human development and women, gender and sexuality studies.

Students choose jobs for salary, not fulfillment

People should focus on doing what makes them happy, rather than giving into shallow cultural ideals Kara Bilello

Contributing Columnist

In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson states that the three unalienable rights for all are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. But what happens when this last one is taken away?

On every college campus, some students choose areas of study and jobs that promise the highest salary, rather than the ones they’re

actually interested in. This is problematic for several reasons.

Many students are thrown into college not knowing what they would like to study. They meet confusion when asked to choose between the job that will make the most money and the one that they love. Rather, the ideal should be finding a future that provides the most fulfillment possible.

The goal of attending college is for an individual to study their area of interest, but that is often skewed.

Instead, there is an overabundance of students who pursue the area that they think that they should

be studying. For example, the student whose parents are both lawyers may feel pressured to go into the same profession. The kid who comes from a family of lower socioeconomic standing may make it his or her goal to earn more money than the generation before.

This epidemic presents not only individual problems, but cultural and societal ones as well.

Each year, Forbes releases a list of the highest-paying jobs; surgeons earned the esteemed number-one spot in 2015. But the underlying issue exacerbated by such lists

is the glamorization of money.

There is no attention given to the years of study or the debt that will be incurred, but instead only to the salary. This leads to job dissatisfaction, despite high pay. A 2014 st udy by the Conference Board indicated that 52.3 percent of Americans are unhappy with their jobs. The emphasis needs to be shifted away from the money and onto what individuals enjoy.

We, as a society, are draw toward gleaming numbers and luxurious lifestyles. In our culture, the ultimate goal is to make the most money possible. This is exemplified

by the prominence of corporations that promote this culture of excess in the the U.S. We enter the lottery to win millions of dollars, we idolize CEOs and billionaires and we unknowingly endorse this ideal of placing money before all else, including happiness. Individuals are pressured to pursue the jobs that will earn the most money and provide the best image of themselves. Perhaps this is a reason why the level of workplace dissatisfaction among Americans has been rising since the 20th century.

This article is not meant to

foster hatred toward money itself, but to draw focus toward the more important issues. By focusing on happiness rather than money, more people will be in jobs that they enjoy. Fewer people will be depressed or hate their careers.

This is the ideal, but it is highly unlikely to occur until we decide that we care about our own happiness and our own self-care, rather than the glistening dollar signs.

— Kara Bilello is a freshman double-majoring in English and Spanish.

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Reach out to people who matter before it's too late Be sure to thank those who have affected your life, they may not know how much impact they have had E. Jay Zarett

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A few weeks ago, I thought about one of my favorite high school teachers.

Her name was Mrs. Killeen and I had her my junior year. I don’t remember many specifics from my high school classes, but what I do recall are some of her lectures. My class once had a fascinating debate about “The Great Gatsby,” where she allowed me to argue my point for 15 minutes while all of my peers were against me. My class learned from her how to deal with stress and turn it into

positive energy from reading the book “The Overachievers.”

Whatever we read, she found a way to make it interesting and engaging.

I had never really excelled at English before, but that year I managed to get a five on the AP Language and Composition exam. I never scored that high again and I firmly believe that her teaching led to my success.

She would go on to write one of my letters of recommendation for college, and when I told her I was accepted into Binghamton, she seemed proud.

Unfortunately, in the years following high school, we didn’t keep in touch. In fact, we hadn’t corresponded since my graduation day.

But, in my short stories class this semester, we read some pieces by Margaret Atwood, an author who Mrs. Killeen first introduced me to. I began to think about her class and how that was the first time I really began to enjoy reading, writing and talking about books.

That day, I decided I was going to send her an email. I was going to tell her about how, even though I hadn’t planned to, I’d become an English major. I was going to tell her about how I’d fallen in love with reading, how I’d found a passion for writing, that I was accepted into my top choice for graduate school and about my plans to pursue journalism as a career.

Most importantly, I was going

to thank her. I wanted to tell Mrs. Killeen that without her passion for teaching I don’t think I’d be on the path that I’m on. If I’d never taken her class, I really don’t believe that I would have pursued writing. Even though we hadn’t spoken in almost four years, I wanted her to know that.

But, I put off sending that email. That night, I was busy doing homework and I decided that I would send it the next night. What I wanted to say wasn’t going to change, so why did it matter if I sent it to her some other time? The next night, the same thing happened until eventually, I almost forgot about it.

Mrs. Killeen died suddenly on Sunday. That email will never be

sent. I had decided other things were more important, and now I will never get a chance to say any of this to her.

I’ve learned two things from this. First, it’s important not to put anything off. I’ve always heard people say that “you should do something before it’s too late,” but I never actually believed them. Turns out, they were right. Life can change in the blink of an eye and an opportunity can be taken from you. So, if there’s something you think that you should say, or something you think you should do, say or do it as soon as possible. You may never get that chance again.

I also realized that you can affect the course of someone’s

life without even trying. Mrs. Killeen did that for me. Just by doing her job extremely well and putting 100 percent effort behind it, she guided me toward something that I really fell in love with. Think about it: there are so many people who’ve made a difference in your life, changed the direction that you were headed and most of them probably didn’t even know it.

If you’re passionate, show love and have enthusiasm every day; then you could be that person to someone else. You’ll never know how many people you can truly touch with passion alone.

— E. Jay Zarett is a senior double-majoring in English and political science.

NY primaries unfair

Superdelegates, closed races disenfranchise voters Anita Raychawdhuri

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US has far too many nukes

The country's arsenal is dangerous and unnecessary Caleb Schwartz

Contributing Columnist

We are far removed from the days of Bert the Turtle, the friendly cartoon creature who taught the “Duck and Cover” method to protect them from nuclear explosions. Yet, while Bert and widespread fear of nuclear strikes left our country with the Cold War, a sizable amount of our nuclear arsenal did not.

The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) estimates that as of 2016, the U.S. holds 6,970 nuclear weapons; 1,930 of which are deployed and ready for use, 4,670 are stockpiled and the remaining 2,300 have been retired.

While a nuclear arsenal is arguably a necessary military asset to the U.S., holding this many weapons is dangerous, irresponsible, expensive and simply unnecessary.

First, let’s debunk the notion that holding thousands of nuclear weapons is necessary for national security. The only other nation that has a comparable arsenal is Russia, which FAS estimates has 140 fewer active weapons and 180 fewer stockpiled weapons than the U.S. nuclear war with Russia is currently unlikely, plus Russia and the U.S. have taken similar steps in reducing their arsenals, such as signing an arms reduction pact in 2010.

The other nations that hold nuclear arms — China, France, India, Israel and the UK — all have fewer than 300 weapons. Yes, a country like Iran or North Korea or a rogue terrorist group may obtain and develop its own weapons, but even a fraction of our current arsenal is sufficient in overpowering such a threat.

Some might argue that holding nuclear weapons actually creates peace, because doing so deters possible attacks and makes leaders

more apprehensive of actually using weapons. Regardless of your beliefs on this, it seems clear that we don’t need so many. According to a plan devised by two professors of strategy in the Air Force, only 311 strategically-dispersed warheads are necessary for a defensive or offensive strike.

If anything, maintaining and holding so many nukes is a greater national security threat than asset.

So many sitting weapons can be targets of terrorist attacks or international sabotage. In many cases, warheads are kept in facilities with poor security or outdated technologies, some controlled by computers that still run on floppy disks. The U.S. has an embarrassing track record with its nuclear weapons. In 1961, the Air Force accidentally dropped an armed nuclear warhead on North Carolina because of a plane malfunction. All but one of its safety mechanisms failed. In 2007, the Air Force lost track of six nuclear warheads for 36 hours, leaving them unguarded on a tarmac overnight.

The accidental or deliberate detonation of just one nuke would have devastating effects on human and non-human life. Even worse is the threat of nuclear war. In 1980, a U.S. army almost launched missiles at Russia after a computer chip malfunctioned, indicating that 2,200 missiles were headed their way. In 1995, Russia mistook a scientific test missile for a nuclear one. The Russian president was two minutes away from deciding whether or not to launch a retaliation before determining the test wasn’t a threat.

Nuclear war would usher in an extreme loss of life and long-term climate change from nuclear fallout.

The more excess warheads we have, the greater a chance of an accident or deliberate attack that may trigger war. Yet, despite all of this, we spend billions on maintaining, guarding

and upgrading our nuclear arsenal.

Reducing, not increasing, our arsenal is the rational step forward.

So what can we do about it?

Luckily, if you’re reading this and you’re not a high-ranking military official or politician, you can still have an impact on the issue.

For example, you can vote for representatives who support antinuclear legislation like the Smarter Approach to Nuclear Expenditures Act and publicly show your support.

The act, which reduces our nuclear submarine fleet from 14 to eight and cuts back on expanding nuclear weapons programs, saves $100 billion over 10 years.

Similarly, you can encourage divestment from and protest companies that produce nuclear weapons. Companies such as Lockheed Martin and BAE Industries — both of which have a large presence on campus — produce ballistic missiles designed to carry nuclear loads. Strategic divestment not only financially discourages production but stigmatizes the weapons. Enough stigmatization can ultimately lead to a change in policy. In fact, Lockheed Martin recently stopped production of harmful cluster munitions in part due to stigmatization and divestment campaigns.

As Binghamton University students, we should speak out against Lockheed and BAE, two companies that profit off nuclear expansion and recruit our brightest students. As U.S. citizens, we should support spending our money in education, infrastructure and human services, not an outdated nuclear program that has many risks. As global citizens, we should support a safer future, free from the threat of global nuclear violence.

— Caleb Schwartz is a freshman double-majoring in environmental studies and political science.

Growing up and learning about democracy, I always felt lucky. Nothing sounded better to me than the freedom and equality that democracy offers and I felt proud to be a part of a political system that offers power to the people.

Well, it turns out that childme was incredibly naive. This election season has proved to me that the U.S., and New York state in particular, could do with a revamping of its political system in order to actually represent voters.

The first issue is, of course, not being able to vote at all. The suppression of voters in New York state, and across the U.S., is a disgrace to our democratic system. From stories of voters previously registered Democrat being told last-minute that their affiliation had been changed — making them ineligible to vote in the primary — to technical issues with registration or changing party affiliation, to voters being purged from the roll, the handling of New York’s primary should be cause for alarm. These issues have disenfranchised voters and stopped voices of particular people from being heard. It shows a lack of care, and quite honestly, a lack of integrity.

It is silly to have primaries that are only open to voters

of one party. It privileges candidates affiliated with the “establishment,” who usually are less appealing to independent voters. It should not be a surprise that Bernie Sanders was put at a disadvantage by New York state not having an open primary. Sanders does well with independents and could have possibly beaten Hillary Clinton had they, along with the registered yet purged voters, been included.

Furthermore, New York state expects voters to affiliate with a party six months before the primaries, which is too far in advance for independent voters to have predicted the momentum and viability of candidates like Sanders. It is ludicrous that about 3 million voters in New York state were denied their right to vote because of illogical bureaucracy. There is no genuine reason why unaffiliated voters should not be allowed to vote in the primaries.

Beyond voting restrictions, the Democratic party is also problematically involved with superdelegates — unelected delegates who are free to vote for any candidate during the party’s convention. These individuals have too much power and do not represent the wishes of the people. I emphasize this problem in the Democratic party because the Republican party’s superdelegates do not have nearly as much power.

The apparent massive difference in delegates between the two Democratic contestants

is more indicative that Clinton, establishment favorite, has many superdelegates pledged to her, rather than Sanders having considerably less support from the American voter.

Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz defended this system by saying, “unpledged delegates exist really to make sure that party leaders and elected officials don’t have to be in a position where they are running against grassroots organizations.”

In other words, they protect the power of candidates like Clinton, who represent the party elite and big business, rather than regular voters. In fact, it does more than that; it stifles the voice of the people.

It is considered our civic duty to vote and our taxes pay for elections. Yet, when election season rolls around, too many Americans are not able to be represented. This is not democracy. Democracy is not an esoteric system of registration, strange rules and lack of information. Democracy is about representing the people.

This article is not attempting to delegitimize Clinton’s win, but to point out that, regardless of the results and regardless of whether results would have changed without these problems, the people have not been represented. Surely, the U.S. and all the candidates should be appalled at this.

— Anita Raychawdhuri is a senior majoring in English.

Use voice for change

Social media will not solve environmental problems Sophia San Filippo

Columnist

With the passing of Earth Day on April 22, many took to social media to share rustic photographs, snapshots of ex-getaways and quotes about the grandeur of nature. Much like the poets and artists of the Romantic era that heightened the divinity of the Earth’s natural facets or the many other social and artistic movements throughout history, new-age environmentalism advocates for the recognition of nature as an awe-inspiring and sublime complexity. Bygone movements such as Romanticism, however, differ in their heedless omission of conservation of nature, a concept far too inconceivable for its time.

Today, dissimilarly, with over 90 percent of people living in highly-developed countries aware to the threats of climate change, deforestation, pollution and ozone layer depletion, our generation is on a fast-track in learning calamitous dangers of human pursuit.

Subsequent to the acquisition of knowledge surrounding looming environmental tragedies, the first step to inducing actual change is to care for the particular movement

in mind.

Though posting a status or photograph onto social media celebrating Earth Day might depict a certain admiration for Mother Nature, it becomes merely superficial when it stands alone without real action. In other words, we ought to be fighting for the very planet we so often cherish on social media and throughout our lives.

Earth Day comes annually and so does the creation of approximately 2.5 trillion pounds of garbage.

Much of this will end up as ground litter or within landfills and oceans, along with a loss of 15 billion trees. You can make a difference by supporting organizations that plant trees, purchasing reusable bottles and utensils and recycling your paper, cardboard, aluminum and plastic. Do your part to fight global warming by carpooling or using public transportation and by walking or biking to nearby locations where you would normally drive.

You can also buy reusable shopping bags to take with you to the grocery store; only seven percent of the world’s plastic bags are recycled. When inside your home, take shorter showers and be cautious about your indoor heating and cooling systems, using them only when necessary and turning them off when you go out. In terms

of buying products, support brands that use less packaging or that produce their products solely from recycled materials. In addition to this, you can donate extra clothing and products to those in need rather than throwing them out.

These are only a few of the sensible things you can be doing in your life, with none requiring much effort. The list only goes on and with enough research you can, too, be an active participant in the fight to preserve and protect our planet. Also, remember to break the habit of thinking your actions don’t make a difference. If all the people who attempt to live ecofriendly lives ceased their efforts, the world would be a collectively worse place.

So the next time you post on social media eulogizing the wonders of nature, be sure to do so with a heavy head on the role humanity has in destroying it and the role we can take in helping it.

In addition to this, use your voice to pass along valuable messages about what others can do to get involved. Don’t just be an admirer of nature, be the foundation for a brighter future.

—Sophia San Filippo is a sophomore double-majoring in English and women, gender and sexuality studies.

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Tennis finds mixed results

Women's season ends, men advance to playoffs Nicholas Waldron Pipe Dream Sports

The Binghamton men’s tennis team sealed its bid for the MidAmerican Conference (MAC) tournament over the weekend with a 6-1 victory at home over Northern Illinois. The Bearcats (13-8, 4-3 MAC) clinched a playoff spot just three days after a 5-2 loss to Buffalo, and now have their sights set on making the NCAA Tournament.

Binghamton nearly won all three doubles sets, but the third set was called when senior Eliott Hureau and freshman Josh Druger had match point. This

was the second time in three matches in which Binghamton won the doubles point, a trend BU head coach Nick Zieziula hopes continues into the MAC tournament.

“That’s the best doubles performance we’ve had on all three courts this year,” Zieziula said. “If we can start out and play well, then that’s gonna give us a big confidence boost.”

On the singles courts, freshman Valentin Bouchet continued his stellar first season as a Bearcat with a dominant 6-0, 6-1 victory. The win brought him to 21-9 on the season, the best singles record on the team.

Kevin Paredes/Pipe Dream Photographer Freshman Valentin Bouchet recorded a 6-0, 6-1 victory in singles play against Northern Illinois on Saturday to improve his record to 21-9 on the year.

Binghamton now looks forward to the MAC tournament, where it was defeated by Buffalo in the finals last year. While a rematch with UB would be nothing short of poetic considering the close contest in the finals last year and the fact that Buffalo is Zieziula’s alma mater, Binghamton will first have to focus on defeating the firstseeded Western Michigan squad that defeated the Bearcats the last time they met on a neutral court.

“We’re doing a good job of staying in the moment,” Zieziula said. “We’re not worried about stuff, but we’re not too relaxed.

With the talent that this group has, if we play good tennis there is no one that can beat us.”

The Binghamton women’s tennis team, on the other hand, completed its season over the weekend, falling in the America East (AE) semifinals.

In their quarterfinals matchup against Hartford, the Bearcats (8-13, 1-4 AE) made quick work of the Hawks (5-16, 0-3 AE), winning, 4-0. Binghamton won the first four matches to ensure that the doubles point didn’t need to be played.

It was a different story against Albany, however, as Binghamton was on the receiving end of a 4-0 score. The Great Danes (14-7,2-0) quickly won the doubles point, then proceeded to win the first three singles matches to move to the finals. Senior Shea Brodsky was unable to capitalize on a 6-1 first-set victory, dropping the final two sets and giving the third singles point to Albany’s Paulina Torres.

The men’s tennis team will look to bring home its first MAC Tournament Championship this weekend when it is scheduled to travel to Illinois. First serve is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday against top-seeded Western Michigan at the West Tennis Courts in DeKalb, Illinois.

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Garn takes first place in 800-meter at Princeton Derek Schuster Pipe Dream Sports

After sitting out the indoor season due to injury, graduate student middle-distance runner Jesse Garn earned a first-place finish in the 800-meter at Saturday’s Larry Ellis Invitational, hosted by Princeton. In just his second meet since returning to the track, Garn’s time of 1:47.11 was just off the program record of 1:46.97 he set last year and the eighth fastest time recorded in the East Region this season.

“It was great to see Jesse get back to where he should be at,” said BU head coach Mike Thompson.

Leading the women at Princeton was junior Alana MacDonald, who broke her own school record in the 800-meter, besting last week’s personal record of 2:13.04 with a time of 2:11.74. Senior Alexis Hatcher also ran under the school record in the same race (2:12.95).

There was no team scoring at the Princeton meet. At the Bucknell Team Challenge,

where the remainder of the Bearcats competed, the women tied for sixth while the men finished seventh, both out of eight teams.

Garn’s and MacDonald’s performances highlighted BU’s trip to Princeton, where only its top distance runners competed.

“I think the distance runners as a whole ran great,” Thompson said. “That was a fantastic performance from almost everyone.”

Senior Kierra Arthur was the Bearcats’ top finisher at Bucknell, placing second in the 100-meter hurdles (14.51). Arthur placed fourth in this event at last year’s America East (AE) Outdoor Championships. Junior Aziza Hawthorne finished fourth in the 200-meter (25.35), which stood out to Thompson.

“I thought Aziza Hawthorne had the best performance relative to where everyone should be at,” Thompson said.

In the field events, senior Tori Shaffer (5-5) and junior Jackie Crunden (5-3) finished third and fourth respectively

in the high jump, while junior Sarah Haley finished fifth in the pole vault (12-3).

Junior Jon Alkins was the top men’s finisher at the Bucknell meet, running a 21.59 in the 200-meter to take third place.

Senior Jade Marhaba finished fourth in the 3,000-meter steeplechase with a time of 10:11.01 “They did pretty well but I think they’ll look better in the coming meets,” Thompson said of the teams’ performances.

With the AE Championships now just two weeks away, Thompson said he’s looking for the team to improve even more.

“Hopefully they’ll step up a little bit,” he said. “So they’re on an upward trend for the conference meet.”

The Bearcats are set to return to action at the Penn Relays in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from April 28 to 30. Selected athletes will also compete on Sunday at the Big Red Invitational, hosted by Cornell in Ithaca, New York.

Start times for both meets have yet to be announced.

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Binghamton falls to Stony Brook for third straight loss Despite holding SBU offense scoreless in third, Bearcats allow six goals in final period Eric Gaccione Contributing Writer

Despite a solid showing both offensively and defensively on Sunday, the Binghamton men’s lacrosse team could not find a way to top no. 14 Stony Brook on Senior Day, falling, 16-11.

BU (4-9, 2-3 America East) set out to shut down the nation’s no.

5 scoring offense. After giving up a goal to Seawolves’ freshman midfielder Ryland Rees only 15 seconds into the match, the Bearcats locked down on defense, not allowing a goal for the next 10 minutes. Defensive discipline against SBU (11-3, 4-1 AE) from junior goalie Tanner Cosens and senior defenseman George Deignan impressed BU head coach Scott Nelson.

“George [Diegnan] hustled a lot and I thought Tanner [Cosens] had another great game,” Nelson said. “Those two have been playing great on defense, and continue to lead us.”

At the end of the first quarter, the defense let up, allowing Stony Brook to find the back of the net three consecutive times. The Seawolves then began the second quarter by scoring three more in a row. Sophomore midfielder Liam Reaume finally put the Bearcats on the board with 9:59 left in the half.

Senior midfielder and captain Zach Scaduto followed with a goal of his own less than a minute later.

The Bearcats headed into halftime trailing, 10-3. With Binghamton facing a seven-goal deficit, Nelson wanted his players to keep chipping away on offense and to continue to look for openings in the second half.

“We told them to move around more on offense and to get more three-man looks around the net, which is something we work on a lot,” Nelson said. “ [Sophomore midfielder] Ben [Kocis] and Zach [Scaduto] ran those a lot in the second half and looked

Rachel Tomei/Contributing Photographer Junior goalkeeper Tanner Cosens recorded 10 saves in Binghamton’s loss to No. 14 Stony Brook on Sunday..

pretty good.”

BU’s defense upped its pressure in the third, making key stops on defense to allow the offense back in the game. A save by Cosens was converted into a long offensive possession, capped by an incredible over-the-shoulder score by freshman midfielder Joe Licata, drawing loud applause from the fans. The Bearcats’ defense stayed strong, holding the Seawolves scoreless throughout the frame.

Binghamton and Stony Brook traded blows to start the fourth.

The SBU offense then went on a run to break the game open, scoring four unanswered goals to push its lead to 15-7 with just under five

minutes left in the game.

With the clock winding down, the Bearcats refused to quit, scoring four straight of their own.

Kocis netted his second goal of the day, and junior midfielder Matthew Kaser rifled in his 15th goal of the season.

Although they rallied late, the Bearcats weren’t able to keep pace with the high-powered Stony Brook offense, which sealed the game with six goals in the fourth quarter.

“It was disappointing that we got in a hole there so early,” Nelson said. “We really couldn’t dig out of it that late in the game despite great play.”

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Before the contest, nine seniors were honored on Sunday for their hard work and commitment to the program. Nelson described the Senior Day ceremony as a bittersweet moment.

“We’ve had a lot of fun with those guys,” Nelson said. “They’re really smart guys who care about the program, so it was pretty tough. But they’ll be a part of the program forever, and they’re going to represent us well out in the real world.”

The Bearcats are set to take on Vermont this Saturday in their regular-season finale. Face-off is set for 7 p.m. from Virtue Field in Burlington, Vermont.

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Bearcats hold off late rally to sweep Stony Brook Binghamton wins three in rematch of 2015 title game Joseph Burns Pipe Dream Sports

The Binghamton softball team took down America East (AE) rival Stony Brook, whom it defeated to win the conference title last season, in a three-game series sweep this weekend.

The series kicked off on Saturday afternoon with a 12-3 win for the Bearcats (26-12, 10-2 AE) under the command of senior pitcher Cara Martin, who allowed three earned runs through five innings in the mercy-rule victory.

The Seawolves (21-21, 9-5 AE) struggled to contain the offensive onslaught, which was led by senior designated player Griffin McIver and senior outfielder Sydney Harbaugh.

McIver went 2-for-2 with three RBIs, slugging her ninth home run of the season in the process. Harbaugh contributed two RBIs off two hits while sophomore second baseman Stephanie Bielec and senior catcher Taylor Chaffee each added two hits to the mix.

“We did a very good job of staying composed in every situation the whole weekend,” Martin said. “We started off strong in the first game.

[In] the second game we struggled a little bit, but we came back.”

The Bearcats demonstrated their ability to bounce back in the nightcap of the doubleheader. With BU trailing, 5-4, with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, Harbaugh came to the plate for BU with runners on first and third. A pop fly from Harbaugh into left

Rachel Tomei/Contributing Photographer Sophomore third baseman Kate Richard went 2-for-3 with two RBIs in Binghamton’s victory over Stony Brook on Sunday.

field appeared to be a game-ending out for BU. However, the ball was misplayed by Stony Brook, allowing both runners to score and for BU to win in walk-off fashion.

Junior outfielder Gabby Bracchi recorded two runs and an RBI while drawing two walks. Sophomore outfielder Jessica Rutherford went 2-for-4 with a run scored. Freshman pitcher Makenzie Goluba, who came in on relief in the seventh inning, recorded the win and improved her record to 5-0.

In Sunday’s game, it was sophomore third baseman Kate Richard who made the difference, roping a two-run double down the left field line in the bottom of the fourth inning that gave the Bearcats a 2-0 lead. In the bottom of the fifth,

Rutherford extended BU’s advantage to 3-0 on a sacrifice fly that scored Bracchi, who had advanced to third on a passed ball. The three-run lead was enough to ensure Binghamton’s victory.

“We feed very well off of each other,” Richard said. “That’s how we’ve been [winning].”

The Seawolves refused to go down easily, however, mounting a rally in the top of the seventh inning. SBU catcher Alexandra Pisciotta homered to cut the deficit to 3-1. An infield single from freshman infielder Irene Rivera kept Stony Brook’s comeback hopes alive, but sophomore pitcher Sarah Miller suppressed SBU’s efforts and captured the save for Binghamton.

“I thought they did a good job

in finishing that out,” said BU head coach Michelle Burrell. “Kate [Richard] came up with a clutch hit there to score the two runs early. Cara [Martin] did a good job of getting us out of some tough situations early on in the game.”

The Bearcats’ success this weekend was due not just to their offensive prowess, which has been a hallmark of their play all season, but an impressive performance from their pitching rotation. BU hit .432 during the series while recording a 2.58 ERA. Binghamton is set to take on Buffalo in a non-conference doubleheader this Wednesday. First pitch is set for 2 p.m. from Nan Harvey Field in Buffalo, New York.

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Raquel Panitz/Pipe Dream Photographer Senior second baseman Reed Gamache went 2-for-4 with a home run in the nightcap of Binghamton’s doubleheader against UMBC on Saturday.

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Bearcats hold on to late leads, take two of three Noah Bressner Pipe Dream Sports

After splitting the opening doubleheader of its three-game series against UMBC, Binghamton was victorious in the finale on Sunday to take its fourth America East (AE) series win of the season.

Redshirt sophomore starting pitcher Jacob Wloczewski allowed four runs in seven innings in the rubber game while BU’s small-ball strategy and timely errors by the Retrievers led to a 7-5 BU win.

In the final contest, the Retrievers (18-18, 7-7 AE) committed five errors, which led to two unearned runs. Sophomore right fielder Chris McGee reached first on a fielding error by UMBC redshirt sophomore shortstop Mitchell Carroll in the seventh inning, which scored junior catcher Eddie Posavec, who also reached base on a Carroll fielding error.

The run gave Binghamton (1720, 12-3 AE) a two-run cushion, which would prove to be enough to secure the win. Sophomore reliever Dylan Stock was credited with the save after striking out two in 1 1/3 innings.

“I’m happy that we’re finding ways to keep games close,” said BU head coach Tim Sinicki. “We did a great job this weekend with timely hitting; we played really good defense and we had good efforts from our starting pitchers.

It was a really great team effort this weekend and those are the kinds of efforts we’re going to need

if we’re going to be successful at the end of the season.”

The Bearcats dropped game one, 5-4, to open the series.

Redshirt junior pitcher Jake Cryts gave up five runs in 5 1/3 innings before senior Rob Hardy tossed 2 2/3 scoreless innings in relief.

After allowing the go-ahead home run to UMBC freshman third baseman Jamie Switalski, Binghamton was unable to score a run to even the score.

In game two, senior second baseman Reed Gamache went 2-for-4 at the plate, homering in the third to give the Bearcats a one-run advantage. Sophomore designated hitter Jason Agresti followed up in the fourth, doubling to score Posavec from first. Agresti now leads the AE in doubles with 13.

Senior starting pitcher Mike Bunal notched the win, allowing eight hits in seven innings, while striking out three batters. Bunal pitched a complete game in the shortened contest.

Junior left fielder Darian Herncane led the Bearcats to their 6-4 victory, hitting two home runs and driving in three RBIs. “We have a good situation in terms of versatility,” Sinicki said.

“Darian gets opportunities to play on the weekend and we try to get him at-bats when he’s running hot but sometimes he’s streaky.”

The Bearcats’ pitching staff had trouble with the long ball, allowing six homers over the course of the series. UMBC junior catcher Hunter Dolshun was

responsible for three of them, including two in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader. The six home runs drove in 10 of the Retrievers’ 14 runs.

In their two wins the Bearcats never trailed but never built up a comfortable lead either, relying instead on competent pitching from the rotation and the bullpen.

The victories allowed Binghamton to stay 2 1/2 games ahead of Stony Brook for first place in the AE. After a two-week break from AE play, the Bearcats will take on the Seawolves in a three-game series that has the potential to affect the race for the regular-season championship.

Since 2007, Binghamton and Stony Brook have been responsible for all but one regularseason conference championship.

Before they play SBU, however, the Bearcats will play five games against non-conference opponents.

“This team is really good about keeping perspective in trying not to look so far ahead of ourselves,” Sinicki said. “What we’re going to try to do is to continue to play solid baseball and get better before [the Seawolves] come to town.”

BU is set to return to action next Saturday with a series against NYIT. First pitch is set for noon from the Bearcats Sports Complex in Vestal, New York.

The series will continue with the second part of a doubleheader on Saturday followed by the final matchup on Sunday at noon.

After a stretch of seven straight games without a victory, the Binghamton women’s lacrosse team was able to get back in the win column on Sunday. BU (5-11, 1-4 America East) finally captured a victory, defeating UMass Lowell, 12-4, to record its first victory since March 20 against Sacred Heart.

Throughout the skid, BU suffered late, heartbreaking defeats after getting off to promising starts.

In their matchup against the River Hawks (1-15, 0-6 AE), however, the Bearcats took an early lead that they would not relinquish.

“It’s been a frustrating losing streak,” said BU head coach Stephanie Allen after the game.

“Today just came down to getting back to having fun out there and playing our style.”

In its quest for a conference victory, Binghamton came out of the gate hot against UML. BU sophomore midfielder Stefanie Frolo kicked off scoring for the day just over two minutes into the game. UMass Lowell tied the game at 1-1 five minutes later, but BU quickly found an answer.

Junior midfielder Callon Williams created space to free up classmate midfielder Valerie DeNapoli, who successfully converted the pass to put the Bearcats back on top 30 seconds later.

With just under 10 minutes remaining in the half, sophomore midfielder Jacqueline Kennedy assisted freshman midfielder Olivia Batista to increase BU’s lead. The Bearcats’ advantage increased to 4-1 when DeNapoli converted a highlight-reel goal with a backhander 45 seconds later.

Binghamton led 4-2 heading into the locker room.

The Binghamton offense controlled the tempo in the first half, creating good opportunities and taking 18 shots. River Hawks’ sophomore goalie Courtney Barrett kept her team in the game by making seven first-half saves.

The Bearcats sought to break a string of sloppy second halves and did just that by starting the half on an electrifying five-goal run to pull away from UML. Williams scored her first of four on the day in the opening minute. Soon after, Williams fed DeNapoli once more for her third of the game.

The junior duo combined for twelve points altogether, with each player setting a career high in that category.

“They showed the leaders that they can be out there on the field,” Allen said. “They found their stride and continued running with it.”

As great as the offense was for BU, Binghamton’s defense also impressed. The Bearcats forced the River Hawks into 22 turnovers, including 14 in the second half. BU only allowed UML to get 10 shots on goal to BU’s 25.

After 10 minutes of scoreless play in the second half, BU added two goals within a minute of each other to make the tally 9-2. The first of the two, netted by senior attack Sophia Racciatti, gave her a total of 100 points in her career.

She is just the eighth player in program history to reach this feat. “[Racciatti]’s been a staple out there for us for four years now on

the offensive end and she’s really stepped up in the last month of play for us,” Allen said.

UMass Lowell halted the BU run with a goal from freshman attack Jane Dudley. DeNapoli then added her forth goal of the game to start another Binghamton scoring run. The Bearcats then added two more, including Williams’ 25th goal of the year. UML scored a late goal with just under a minute remaining to make the final score 12-4.

The game marks just the fourth time this season that BU has hit the double-digit goal mark.

The Bearcats’ 12-goal total is the most they have scored since their February win over Quinnipiac, in which they netted 13.

The win puts the Bearcats in a key position for next weekend’s regular-season finale at Vermont.

Depending on the outcomes of other conference games, Binghamton could clinch a spot in the AE Tournament with a victory.

“These girls keep believing and we’ll work to do what we can on our end next week,” Allen said.

First draw against Vermont is scheduled for Saturday at 3 p.m. from Virtue Field in Burlington, Vermont.

Caleb Schwartz/Contributing Photographer Junior midfielder Valerie DeNapoli found the back of the net four times in the Bearcats’ win over UMass Lowell on Sunday.