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Trivia Nights Return to Locales Across C-Town

As restrictions ease, restaurants adopt weekly game events and students, locals join the fun

By FAITH FISHER Sun Staff Writer

With students gathering every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at beloved Collegetown establishments, the trivia scene has taken Collegetown by storm this fall. Students have come together at Luna Inspired Street Food, Collegetown Bagels and Loco during the week to compete for prizes, spend time with friends and take a break from the chaos of the school week.

Trivia nights at Loco became a tradition in September of 2020. Kevin Sullivan, the owner of Luna’s Inspired Street Food and Loco, wanted to bring a socially-distanced activity to the bar as they reopened doors to patrons. He reached out to Dale Harrington — who had been hosting karaoke nights at the bar for years — and asked him if he would want to run virtual trivia nights.

“I would do a virtual trivia night from my home to Loco on Tuesday nights because we weren’t able to do anything else,” Harrington said. “I would ask questions through the P.A. system from home into the bar, and I had all the interactive stuff on my screen so I could see what they were answering.”

In August 2021, trivia nights transitioned in-person and D.J. Dale extended his services to Luna’s Inspired Street Food on Mondays at 9 p.m.

“I think it's a lot of fun, and I love being in person,” Harrison said. “I really enjoy the particular quiz company that I work with. I think it's really fast paced, and I enjoy the competitiveness of it. The rapport I have with the crowd, it's all really energizing.”

Students have expressed similarly positive responses to the trivia nights. Lucy Rittmaster ’23 first attended trivia at Luna’s over the summer. Though she hasn’t returned during the semester because of her busy academic schedule, she noted her appreciation for the events.

“I really loved spending time with my friends and just being able to have fun on Monday nights,” she said. “The atmosphere during trivia night was so fun and playful with a side of competition.”

Maya Voelkel ’22 found out about trivia at Loco from her friends, and gave it a try about a month and a half ago. Since then, she has tried to return every Wednesday night

with her group of friends.

“I like that it’s a team activity, so it’s very social,” she said. “[D.J. Dale] does a really good job running the trivia. He’s very engaging and creates a really fun environment.”

Two weeks ago, her trivia team won first place, which earned them the prize of a $100 bar tab. The next week,

she returned for trivia and used the $100 bar tab to fund the night out.

“It definitely brought us back, and it was fun to just drink while hanging out with each other playing trivia,” Voelkel said.

She and her friends plan to keep going to trivia at Loco on a weekly basis. She has not been to trivia at Luna’s or CTB, but plans to visit CTB soon.

CTB began hosting trivia at its Collegetown loca-

tion in September 2021 as an extension of its preCOVID trivia nights at Ithaca Bakery on Meadow Street. According to Ramsey Brous, the owner of Ithaca Bakery and Collegetown Bagels, a few players from the bakery wanted to restart trivia nights and expand them to more locations as social distancing requirements eased.

CTB started the event using “Table for One Trivia,” which started its operations remotely during COVID. When Table for One transitioned to in-person hosting, Brous partnered with the company to bring trivia back to his businesses.

“Table for One is very engaged with the audience, and they’re quite fun,” Brous said. “The questions are all original, so it's not something that's being used in other places. Also, they're nice to the audience while keeping it competitive.”

Brous decided to hold CTB trivia on Tuesdays, directly following the restaurant's happy hour, to avoid conflict with the other local trivia nights.

Lauren Thomas grad, Kelly Moran grad and Abby Lewis grad stopped into CTB on Tuesday evening to share happy hour beers together. They hadn’t planned for a night of trivia, but when they heard it announced over the microphone, they couldn’t pass up the opportunity.

They played under the team name “Fire and Ice,” competing with a slew of other teams for the first place prize of a $40 gift card. Even though they didn’t win the prize, the trio saw the trivia night as an opportunity for “good beer, good times and good friends.”

“I think what’s fun about trivia is that when you’re with friends and they know something, it’s a way to get to know them,” Lewis said. “It’s like ‘how did you know the first candyman in America was that? What’s the experience that brought you to know that?’ So it’s a really nice bonding thing.”

Trivia is here to stay as Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights give students an enjoyable pause from academics to spend time with friends, engage in some friendly competition and even learn something new.

“I think it's nice to just get a break from reality and sit there and just have a moment outside of what you normally do in life,” Harrington said.

Faith Fisher can be reached at fsher@cornellsun.com.

Purity Ice Cream Shop Welcomes New Owner, Menu Items

By LAURA GRIES

Sun Contributor

Purity Ice Cream Shop, the “Ice Cream of the Fingerlakes,” has continued its legacy of serving a wide variety of homemade ice creams and family favorite foods under its new owner, Kevin Sullivan, over the last month.

Sullivan, an Ithacan native, owns several

local restaurants including Luna Inspired Street Food, Loco Cantina, Pronto Craft Pizza & Artful Salads, Ithaca Ghost Kitchen and Jack’s Grill.

After 23 years as Purity’s owners, Bruce and Heather Lane put the business up for sale in June 2021 as they planned to retire and spend more time with their family. Purity manager Sam Newlin said that the shop is going through an adjustment period, but the switch is going well.

“We are actually operating at the highest we’ve been in awhile,” Newlin said, “We just got food in the back, and we're doing more online orders and setting up kiosks and a lot of new employees.”

The shop continues to provide its regular frozen treats, including the traditional banana split to more unique creations like the Mad Mint Sundae — a brownie with scoop of mint ice cream, crushed oreos, hot fudge — and Expedition Sundae — two brownies and a cookie topped with 8 scoops of ice cream and three sundae sauces. In addition, it has

added food items to the menu for lunch and dinner. Purity serves diner favorites, including burgers, fries and chicken tenders.

“Not much has changed,” Newlin said. “I think that’s what’s great about Purity – it’s all still the same. It would be kind of foolish to really mess with it because we have something great going on already.”

This sense of familiarity and nostalgia remains a draw for many patrons.

Tom Hill, an Ithacan native who currently resides in Westchester, New York, makes sure to head to Purity every time he visits the city. Hill was in Ithaca for Cornell’s family weekend to spend time with his daughter, who is a first year. Hill visited with his wife and three other children, who were all excited to return to Purity for some fun bonding time.

“It’s been a tradition to come back and hit Purity at least once while we’re back in town,” Hill said. “When I come back, I think, ‘Is it just nostalgia?’ But no, the ice cream is really good.”

Jorge Inamagua ’22 said they enjoyed the shop’s nostalgic and familial atmosphere on their first visit. With their friend visiting Ithaca for the weekend, Inamagua thought Purity would be the perfect spot to try out a locally renowned business while grabbing some food and catching up.

“There are a lot of cool things here,” Inamagua said. “I really like the atmosphere a lot. It’s definitely a family place.”

Some visit not only for the food, but for the welcoming environment. Purity features a large dining area with plentiful tables, where customers can spend time with family and friends as they enjoy their treats.

“Whenever I post a picture with Purity Ice Cream,” local patron Michelle PiccoloHill said. “Everyone –– whether they grew up here or went to school here –– inevitably comments, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s Purity!’ It really is an Ithaca staple.”

Laura Gries can be reached at lbg52@cornellsun.com.

Profs Talk Indigenous Displacement

By ISABELLA WARREN Sun Staff Contributor

During a Tuesday night panel discussion entitled “Indigenous Movement: Dispossession, Return, and Imposed Borders,” faculty across disciplines discussed Indigenous movement through art, history and archeology presentations.

The roundtable, moderated by Prof. Jeffrey Palmer, performing and media arts, hosted a conversation about the dispossession and racism that the Haudenosaunee people, a group of five northeastern nations, have faced. The panel also discussed the forced imposition of U.S. and Canadian borders throughout Native land. The event was sponsored by the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program, the Migrations Initiative and the Rural Humanities Initiative.

The discussion began with a presentation on the inaccuracies in archeological records detailing the recent past of Indigenous migrations by Prof. Kurt Jordan, anthropology and head of the American Indian and Indigenous Studies program.

“Archaeologists assumed that there was just a lot more devotion to tradition and not much innovation, invention and diffusion of ideas,” Jordan said. “Both of these assumptions are ridiculously problematic, and I think you don't have to scratch deeply to find that they're quite racist.”

Jordan also discussed the presence of historical roadside markers throughout Ithaca and Cayuga Heights. He noted that they display outdated information on Indigenous history that perpetuates these assumptions.

Prof. Jolene Rickard, history of art and visual studies, followed with a presentation on the power of visual media to express the complexities of both Indigenous resistance and colonial violence.

Rickard described her art, including one piece entitled ,… the sky is darkening …, 2019, and raised questions on the definition of Indigenous resistance: “How can you learn to see the unmarked and invisible spaces of colonial violence and dispos-

session, but be American?” she asked.

Rickard stated that the cycle of migration and dispossession has partially resulted from resistance to violence caused by ongoing settler colonialism; U.S. and Canadian laws split families and nations, including the Onondaga Nation through forced citizenship.

She believes that artists can utilize photography, visual art and other forms to assert Indigenous rights publicly.

“It makes visible our presence on a landscape intended to erase our presence,” Rickard said. “If America can begin to recognize its responsibility to its colonial actions against Indigenous peoples, I think that would begin to help change a dynamic globally.”

Prof. Jon Parmenter, history, followed with a presentation on border conflicts involving Native land, giving examples of several violations of Native and Aboriginal human rights at the Canada-U.S. border.

Parmenter stated that North American countries should modify the state legal apparatus that regulates border crossings to account for the consequences of colonial intervention in Indigenous communities.

Parmenter noted that many Indigenous and Aborginal communities are separated by a federal border that hinders their life quality.

“For non-Indigenous people, border crossing tends to be kind of an infrequent thing,” Parmenter said. “They don't have to leave their home country to travel to another part of their home community for food, work, social events and the grocery store. Their grocery purchases are not subject to inspection by border agents.”

At the end of the panel, Palmer and Rickard both emphasized the power of intergenerational storytelling.

“In terms of Indigenous youth, this is a really important time for untold stories,” Palmer said. “Now, we're in control of these stories.”

Isabella Warren can be reached at imw27@cornell.edu.

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Your source for good food

Like a Good Friend, Louie’s Is Tere

By JIMMY CAWLEY Sun Contributor

Put simply, Louie’s Lunch is an icon for Cornell students. Like a good friend, Louie’s Lunch is always there to make you happy. Just tanked your prelim? Louie’s is there for you. Going through a messy breakup? Louie’s has something to make you feel better. Rain or shine, you never fail to encounter a herd of students outside, waiting for their smooth milkshakes or toasty bags of fries.

After seeing a line of at least 20 students multiple days in a row, I decided to investigate what exactly made Louie’s Lunch so popular. Vivian Terry ’25 says she mainly finds herself at Louie’s after a long weekend night, when nothing else is open.

“They’re open at just the right hours,” Terry said, remarking on Louie’s appealing 3 a.m. closing time. When inquired about the quality of the food, Brooke Faulcon ’25 says the food, “tastes good … but nobody will ever know about the quality of the food.”

Perhaps this hints at the average blood alcohol content of the typical Louie’s clientele, but Brooke and Terry remained adamant that they are eating a good meal at Louie’s. Terry makes it clear that she would eat “everything” on their menu, whereas most restaurants only have a few items people would actually order. Alas, perhaps there’s more to the food truck’s success beyond supplying drunk college students with a greasy snack.

“Louie’s Lunch is always here for me when no one else is,” says Rob, a staff member at Olin. “I

have a big issue with how late most restaurants in Ithaca are open, even fast food closes at midnight.” As dining halls on north campus close at 9 p.m., and Nasties being, well, nasty, Louie’s Lunch serves as a rock for students’ fast food style of eating.

However, what intrigued me most about the adventure of ordering from Louie’s Lunch was the inevitable line that awaits an unsuspecting customer. The line, which usually serves one customer at a time, can be daunting for a first time customer.

Vivian remarked that she once waited in line for an hour and forty minutes for a grilled cheese, but it “flew by … the vibes were just amazing.” When asked to clarify how it flew by, she responded with, “We were at Louie’s. We ended up sitting down, and we got wet but no regrets.” Perhaps the Louie’s experience extends beyond the food. If Terry and Faulcon were

Perhaps the Louie’s experience extends beyond the food.

willing to wait in line for over 90 minutes, surely no line would turn them away. “When the line hits the tree I decide it’s not

worth it.” Upon inspection, the tree described is about 30 people perhaps I had been struck by the food truck’s mood. Guys or any other fast food steps away from my dorm, I would

Jimmy Cawley is a frst-year in the College of Arts and Sciences. He can be reached at jdc354@cornell.edu.

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Do Not Forget Hong Kong

Iam Kinen Kao. I am a Hongkonger. I was among the protesters of the 2019 Hong Kong pro-democracy movement. I want liberty and democracy for my hometown.

I am Kinen Kao. I am an international student studying atmospheric science. I want to become a meteorologist. I want to combat climate change.

Over the last two years, my mind has been jumping back and forth between these two egos. My notes read “hurricanes,” “precipitation” and “cloud physics.” My phone reads “secession trials,” “silenced press” and “a mass exodus.”

But they are not separate. As I enjoy the November snow on campus in Ithaca, I cannot help but have flashbacks to Hong Kong 2019. There, a college was burning in November. There, it was tear gas and rubber bullets, not snow, that were falling across the sky.

I would have stayed in Hong Kong. I would have joined them in the fight for Hong Kong’s freedom. I would have been injured and arrested and jailed for the next ten years of my life, that is, if I did not die under the barrel of an AR-15 rifle.

Two years ago today, the Hong Kong Police Force besieged the entire campus of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

But I am alive. I am breathing. I feel the cold Cayuga wind. I see the blue Ithaca sky. Yes, I am alive and am grateful. But am I truly alive? Every morning when I wake up, I am empty. I have no idea why I’m still here. Why should I be free, when they are not? Different news sources race to tell me how many more activists are arrested, which civil organizations are disbanded… Why should I enjoy freedom here, when there is no hope of freedom there?

I turn to the Free Hong Kong flag on my wall — my only source of strength to get out of bed.

Two years ago today, the Hong Kong Police Force besieged the entire campus of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Instead of answering the protesters’ demands, the government hardened their hearts to crack down on dissidents. Thousands of canisters of tear gas were launched. Hundreds of rubber bullets were fired. Water cannons were blasted around the campus. Not until 12 days later did they stop, after everyone on campus — protesters, first aid workers and reporters alike — was arrested.

At that time, my body was in Cornell but my mind was at the barricade. Pictures of injured students swamped my screen. Videos of their tears flooded my newsfeed when they wrote their last words to their families. News of students arrested for “rioting” filled my mind.

I turn to the Free Hong Kong flag on my wall — my only source of strength to get out of bed. Every day, I try to do whatever I can for my city ... But what’s the point?

It could have been me.

If I hadn’t been a Cornell student,

Every day, I try to do whatever I can for my city. I cover the campus with Free Hong Kong posters. I keep writing social media posts about stories in Hong Kong. I sometimes even organize rallies on campus… But what’s the point? Whatever I do, I can’t cure the wounded. I can’t bring back the youthful years of the arrested. I can’t bring the dead back into life. The only thing I can do is stay true to their cause and complete their dreams. I try to convince myself that I am pushing Hong Kong closer to our liberation, however tiny the steps are. I try, but I am not always convinced. I feel powerless. I don’t know if this is another one of my tiny steps — my writing these memories down and passing them to you. These memories are precious to me. Preserve them with me, if you will. Do not forget us. Do not forget this city. They put up their best fight for freedom, this city called Hong Kong.

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K

And now, presenting the Krunkest, spelunKiest, ranKest, Kafkaesquest, funKiest, Kaleidoscopiciest, flanKiest, quirKiest rank in the Ivy League, rank K.

Max “omniscient, omnipresent, omnipizza” Sciabbala NiKolett “WOO YEAH WOOOOO!” BlacKham Sergio “materializes on command” Moreira-Antepara Matt “Mothman is real” Palmadessa John “Usher? I hardly know her!” Coffey Lizzie “I can’t find my pancreas” Viebranz Syd “flombonepet benedict arnold” Lawrence

T?

Now presenting, the ReddesT? Rank in the T?Y League!

Keshav “Four Frisbee” Ram Davis “Thappel for sure” Postell

Max “Gets around” Mendoza John “Forever TUBA” Nation Arya “CPK” Saksena Prajeet “The Chauffeur” Sarker Carter “studium linguae latinae” Larsen Eric “UwU” Zheng T?st T?gards, Bowen “MVP” Jiang

V

And now, presenting the Vawesomest, Voolest, Vreatest, rank in the Ivy League, Rank V!

Egg “I once threw my flag 20 yards during a Moose” Grigg Cyrus “casually tosses a double turnaround” West Helen “Showcomm Queen” Ma Yerroh “speed-learner” Deam Skyler “bAkEd GoOdS” Krouse

W

And now, presenting the Wildest, Wackiest, most Wonderful rank that always Wins... Rank W!

Rachel Kelly Seth Norman TJ Sheppard*^

Bells

Bekah Koutereba*

Claudia Slivovsky

Jenna Mertz

Nick Vanden Berk^

Peter Bell

Cymbals

Angelleigh DeTroy

Crystal Zhu

Dasha Griffiths

Griffin Blotner

Jax Walvoord

Laura Marquez

Liza Wadell

Payton Spandow^

Quads Brian McDonagh*^

Cody Kitzinger* Patrick Thieblemont

Snares

Ana Suppé

Andy “Buzz” Song*^

Brenna Tosh

Halle Swasing Jiho Cha Ryan “Fish” Profilet* Sam Schirmacher

* = Senior ^ = Subsection Leader

Hey Band!

And now introducing your 2022 Drum Major… Zack Kozma! Stay true to yourself, protect the legacy, and always remember to keep your eyes filled with pride.

Love, Matte, Romero, Kozma, Curtis, Crosby, Preciado, Olson, Albanese, Reno, Richmond, Gerson, Seery, Caulfield, Tucker, Kerman, Ball, James, John, Wolf, Minster, Gerbracht, Frank, Cohen, French, Meier, Chamberlin, Gordon, Murray, Kohen, Dolan, Baxter, Mandarano, Kelin, Vicks, Fish, Metsa, Vicks, Bonnano, and Sherman

Drum Major to

term with you. We had to go through a lot of rough stuff, but with you in charge, I always knew we were in good hands. Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for the band, and everything you’ve done for me. I truly don’t believe

Jahnvi “E for IrEland” Sinha

Jeff “bEfferson” Nan

Majd “swiftiE first, bandiE sEcond” Aldaye

F And now, presenting the most Fantastic, Fearless, Flovely, Fascinating, Ferocious, Friendly, Fashionable, Formidable, Functional, FloriFerous, Flawless, and Freaking awesome rank in the Freaking

Lillie “I’m a Strawberry” Steen Eric “Class of 2025” Kahn Jade “The Real Rank Leader” Pinkenburg Simon “Please Get Sick on Gameday” Kapen Antonia “The Woman Pulling the Strings” Pellegrini Santiago “Fitnessgram Push-up Test” Blaumann Jacky “Daft Punk Blew Up?” Chen Vanessa “Influencer Cat Mom” Arriaza

J

And now, Joyfully presenting the Juiciest, Jelliest, Jauntiest, Junkiest, Jcraziest, Jankiest, Jswankiest, Jazziest, Jarrrriest rank in the JIvy JLeague: Rank J!

Tyler “Old but Gold” Pearce

Sébastien “Can’t see with this fog” Marini

Tyler “uhhh I guess I’ll lead the rank at Penn” Harker

Pasa “Beginner sax, professional musician”

Squid “who is Ethan?” Meleen & Now presenting the most brightest & fierciest & lampiest & saxiest rank of the Ivy League, rank &&&!!

Suksmith

Elliot “a ‘straight’ line” Overholt

Audrey “the only competent rank leader in rank J” Guo

Lucas “Didn’t want to rank lead :(” Tapia

Your Jarrriest, Joyfullest, Jankiest rank leaders,

Mugs “Octagon” Canova

Pauws “No Standing” Ellison Tuub “PSB Slingshot” Yao

Presenting the Hottest, most *tounding, most H* rank in the Ivy League, Rank H*:

Beyan “Sheldon 5ever” Kesselly

Kassandra “and then we make a beeline for the squishables” Patrick

Ryan “barbershop boi” Pinard

Owen “the man, the myth, the legend” Wetherbee

Daniel “do you hear the people sing?”

Farkash

Chris “is he actually talking on the phone or faking it?” Desir

Isaac “who says you can’t march and read at the same time” Salazar

Max “here, there, everywhere” Mendoza

Della “just impeccable vibes” Keahna Uran

Nick “join AXE” Von Stein

Bryson “gone caving” Conway

Kayla “she doesn’t even go here” Shames

With love and googly eyes, Scott “not with that attitude!” Faber

Caroline “jellyfish” Herzog

R And now pResenting the Rankest Rank that eveR done Ranked: Rank R(ank)

Alfonso “bottom” Mora

Imani “Tendies Revenge” Thompson

Devin “intern” Smedira

Abi “ansci struggler squad” Hsu Anastasia “brb listening to Red Taylor’s Version” Kreisel Angie “that’s MY manager” Luna Menjivar Elliot “multi-sectional icon” Overholt Gracelynn “choosing sociology was the move” Osei-Bosompem Rashke “supportive uncle figure” Bradley Rachel “put on your Shrek ears” Brown

Drumline

Dear Ninja Percussion, We are so proud to have been your Drum Captains this year! To our seniors, thank you all so much for everything you’ve done for us — as mentors, friends, people to watch while we learned Davy, and so much more. We will be forever grateful for the class that is ZOZZ.

To our freshmen and froshmores, you have already shown us what amazing people you are and we know we are passing the Drumline on to some chaotic, amazing individuals! To our middle-aged to old folks, you amaze us every day, and we can’t wait to see you go on and lead as elders! “‘You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take’ -Wayne Gretsky” -Michael Scott LOVE YOU BYE! Ana and Ryan

And Now Presenting... the only REAL Drumline in the Ivy League!

Basses Abbey Downes

Andre Alvarez

Jada Mbugua

Luke Johnson

Marissa Gailitis*

And Now Presenting... the only REAL rank sideline in the Ivy League: Michael “another day in the brmb” Peek Jinny “our little pogchamp” Gui Alex “5 more years… haha jk unless...” Coy

Hey Band!

I am so proud of the Big Red Marching Band and everything we’ve accomplished together this year, from making new traditions together, (finally!) wearing our new uniforms, and going on the BRMB’s first ever trip to Dartmouth. Thank you for your patience and support as we navigated a season full of uncertainties and cancellations, but also plenty of beautiful music and smiling faces. I loved marching with you all, and your humor and endless support never failed to make my days brighter. Bandstaph, thank you for all of your hard work and commitment to making the band a welcoming and inclusive space for every member. Oliver, thank you for your endless smiles, level head, and positive attitude! It was a pleasure to lead the band with you. To our members, new and old, you know that I’m always here for each and every one of you. Even once the year is over, you are always welcome to reach out to me with any questions or just to say hi! Thank you, band!

Flove always, Carey Lau 2021 Head Manager

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Men’s Basketball Starts Season With Tree Straight Wins

Cornell defeates Binghamton, Lafayette and Colgate to begin 3-0

By BRYAN VICENTE Sun Contributor

For the first time in 25 years, the Cornell men’s basketball team has started their season with three straight wins and zero losses over Binghamton, Lafayette and Colgate. “It’s been great. Our guys are really excited to bring that energy every night and that’s something we need with the way we’re playing,” said head coach Brian Earl as Cornell returned to competition after 621 days.

The Red began its season an hour south of Ithaca, playing at Binghamton University against the Bearcats. Cornell established great transition play and played fast-paced basketball, never relinquishing its early lead. Within the first three minutes of the game, senior forward Kobe Dickson found a block, junior forward Jordan Jones grabbed a steal leading to his own three pointer and sophomore guard Chris Manon added a score. “We’ve had a complete roster makeover; we’ve lost four starters, who transferred as seniors,” Earl said. “You have to look at who we are now, and we had that COVID year to figure that out so we have to make sure we’re playing hard all the time. Defense is a part of it, but transition offense is as well.”

Defense would become Cornell’s key to victory against Binghamton, as the team recorded 12 steals and forced 18 total turnovers, including a team leading three steals coming from Dickson. The Red also held the Bearcats to 36 percent shooting on the night, holding Binghamton to only six three-pointers in 35 attempts, for a total three point field goal percentage of 17.1 percent. Offensively, Jones and Manon combined for 37 points in the 76-69 victory.

Three days later, the Red traveled to Easton, PA, to face the Lafayette Leopards. Although the Red found a similar outcome with a 90-85 victory, they played a very different brand of basketball, looking towards the three-point shot more often than usual, connecting on 12 of their 31 attempts from beyond the arc. “In general, our guys know to take the best shot that the team can produce, so sometimes that’s the three point shot and luckily they went in against Lafayette,” Earl said.

Great things came in threes for Manon, who shot a perfect three for three from three, had three steals, and three assists. Manon and Jones tied for the team high in points with 19 a piece. The Red found three more double-digit contributors, includ-

ing 12 points off the bench from sophomore forward Kellen Boothby. Following the victory over Lafayette, the Red found its toughest matchup of the season so far in its home opener against interstate rival and defending Patriot League champion Colgate, who have bested Cornell in their last four contests.

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