Spring 2016 Issue 15

SEX SURVEY RESULTS ARE IN Check out what your fellow Bearcats do in, and out, of the bedroom

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Celebrating 70 Years as the Free Word on Campus

Photo Illustration by Franz Lino/Photography Editor

After dark, students get dirty Downtown HWS class

examines sexuality

Bartenders, owners recount tales of explicit sexual behavior by bar patrons Michelle Kraidman Pipe Dream News

Anyone who’s been to Downtown Binghamton knows that a combination of alcohol and dancing can lead to some friskiness in the bars. No one knows this better than the people who work there. Bar owners, bartenders, bouncers and DJs have to deal with situations resulting from students getting rowdy. Most of them say that they allow acts such as hooking up or grinding, but when students go further, they have strategies to shut it down. Tom and Marty’s owner Larry Shea said that he’s seen a lot of sexual acts, but most frequently students try to have sex in bathrooms. He said that he discourages this by scolding them because people have to use the bathroom, but he also says that it’s not as fun as people expect it to be.

“It’s probably the most overrated sex act in the history of sex acts because bathrooms are disgusting and there are usually nine million people crowded around the door,” Shea said. “I remember one time we saw a girl give a guy a hand job under the bar and I was amazed. We encouraged him to put it back in his pants.” Justin Yap DJs at both JT’s at 98 State Street and The Rathskeller Pub at 92 State Street. He said that from the DJ booth at JT’s, he can see almost everything. “The craziest thing I’ve ever seen was a girl sitting in the middle of the bar with both her breasts out and there was a guy just going down on her,” Yap said. “All of his friends and everyone in the bar could see.” As a bartender at the Belmar Pub at 95 Main Street, Arielle Cravatta, a senior

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Facets of human reproduction focus of 300-level course Haley Silverstein Pipe Dream News

Raquel Panitz/Pipe Dream Photographer Pictured: Students wait in line outside Tom & Marty’s. Most bar owners, bartenders, bouncers and DJs say that they allow acts such as hooking up or grinding inside, but when students go further, they have strategies to shut it down.

REACH program teaches Sex on campus legal, tips for healthy lifestyles but frowned upon Real Education About College Health addresses sex, substance abuse issues

Amy Donovan

Contributing Writer

While in college, students must navigate obstacles ranging from midterms to sexually transmitted diseases. The Real Education About College Health (REACH) program at Binghamton University is in place to help students stay safe. The program aims to provide information about health issues related to drugs, alcohol, sex, peer pressure and stress management that students face on

a daily basis. Its members also participate in campus-wide programs and events run by their interns, where students can attend and discuss anything from sexual health to alcohol and drug issues. REACH also participates in larger events like the Red Flag Campaign, which helps raise awareness about domestic violence by playing games and placing red flags in the ground along the Spine. Amber Ingalls, the supervisor of

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ARTS & CULTURE

STD testing: Where to go and what it’s like,

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Student Code of Conduct does not ban public acts, given they are consensual Stacey Schimmel

of Student Conduct, there is no rule at Binghamton University barring students from engaging in consensual sex or It’s no secret that students sometimes engaging in sexual actions on campus. If engage in sexual relations outside of the there is an allegation that a student has bedroom. What isn’t commonly known been the victim of sexual assault, only is that there is no Student Conduct rule then is there a specific protocol. explicitly prohibiting sex on campus. Stroud said if a staff member were So the Glenn G. Bartle Library stacks, to catch students having sex, after vacant classrooms and the Lecture Hall establishing that it was consensual, the basement are, technically, up for grabs. SEE PUBLIC PAGE 2 According to Paul Stroud, the director Pipe Dream News

OPINIONS

Where to find free condoms in Binghamton (yes, you do need them),

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From hookup culture and gender identity to prostitution and sex trafficking, a Binghamton University health and wellness course is exploring various aspects of human sexuality. HWS 330 is taught by Bridget McCaneSaunders, the associate director of health education, who has worked at the University for 27 years. The class has two sections; one is taught by McCane-Saunders and meets twice-weekly, while the other is taught online by health education professor Kristen Ericksen. According to McCane-Saunders, students take the class as a nursing program elective, though they do not have to be in the Decker School of Nursing to take it. The purpose of the class is to understand how sexuality informs students’ own choices about sex, and to dispel myths about birth control, sexually transmitted disease transmission and symptom manifestation. “What are myths?” McCane-Saunders said. “What are accuracies? What’s the truth? It gives [students] a forum to talk about their concerns in a safe environment.” McCane-Saunders said students often think the class will focus on condoms, pornography, sexual behaviors or prostitution, but it is much more than just these things. “We are going to talk about that,” she said. “But before we talk about safer sex, before we talk about contraception, we have to lay the groundwork and talk about how

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SPORTS

The Editorial Board discusses the results of this year’s Sex Survey,

Softball drops three of five at Stetson Tournament over weekend,

Baseball swept in four-game series at Delaware, record drops to 2-12,

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BU policy does not ban sex on campus PUBLIC FROM PAGE 1

Raquel Panitz/Pipe Dream Photographer Students wait in line for The Rathskeller Pub and Tom and Marty’s. Anyone who’s been to Downtown Binghamton knows that a combination of alcohol and dancing can lead to some friskiness in the bars.

Patrons go beyond grinding in the bars BARS FROM PAGE 1 majoring in sociology, said that although the bar is less collegeoriented, she does have the occasional guy flirting with her. “We encourage open sexuality here, but this bar isn’t really sexually driven,” Cravatta said. “It’s the most comfortable you’re going to get at a bar Downtown. As a bartender I’ve seen people receive some sexual advances,

but nothing out of line. I’ve had somebody be out of line before, but that person also got kicked out.” Bartender Erin Savage, a recent BU graduate, works at The Colonial on 56 Court Street. She said she has seen a lot of hooking up and sometimes people even going back as a threesome, but the most intense thing she had ever seen was a love triangle that got violent.

“There were three guys, two of them were currently dating and were making out at the bar,” Savage said. “I didn’t know that the third one had dated both of them too so he got a little jealous. The two that were dating were getting in a fight and one walked out and came back and started making out with the other guy who he had previously been in a relationship with. “It became this whole ordeal

where they started flipping out. Two of them started fighting each other so we had to kick them out and they eventually came back and we called the cops — I think one of them ended up getting [tasered].” Bryan Whiting, the owner of Uncle Tony’s at 79 State Street, said that in his many years working Downtown he’s seen his fair share of scandalous behavior. He said he’s seen people having

sex in the bathrooms and a girl’s hand down a guy’s pants, but his bar’s unofficial policies vary depending on the situation. “If it’s disgusting we’d probably throw them out, if it’s funny we’ll probably laugh at them,” Whiting said. “One time we did spray people with some water. They were going at it so hot and heavy so we took the soda gun and we sprayed them.”

FROM THE SEX SURVEY

STUDENTS SHARE THEIR STATE STREET SHENANIGANS "Getting bitten in the neck. I don’t even know who did it"

"Over-the-pants hand job"

"A girl threw up on me once"

"Heavy petting"

"A little touchy-touchy"

"Rasa licked my face"

"Doggy in the bathroom. Got kicked out, so more doggy in an alley!"

Class explores depth REACH teaches self-care of human sexuality REACH FROM PAGE 1

HWS FROM PAGE 1 the body responds to arousal, our sexual response and what happens to the reproductive anatomy.” Discussions about anatomy and physiology can be detailed, and McCane-Saunders uses anatomy models to ensure accuracy. Samantha Tenenbaum, an undeclared sophomore, said she was intrigued by people’s unconventional sexual habits and preferences. “We just learned that females are attracted to the smell of armpits,” Tenenbaum said. Nikole Hurlbert, a junior majoring in psychology, said the class discussions on changing gender roles were eye-opening. “I guess now the gender roles aren’t as specific,” Hulbert said. “Women are allowed to work outside of the home, whereas, I think they said in some places in Africa, the wives are supposed to come home and have a bowl of water so the males can wash their hands. Not all places are like the United States.” Jose Lopez, a junior majoring in human development, said the

class has taught him to discuss sexuality openly, and exposed him to the ways gender is understood in cultures around the world. “I never really took the time as to think of what promotes the descriptive blueprint toward how we think or act within our own individual gender roles,” Lopez said. McCane-Saunders said the class is not only informative, but also allows students to explore topics that are frequently ignored because of their seemingly taboo nature. “The reason why I’m so excited about classes is that we have students for 15 weeks,” McCane Saunders said. “We can build relationships and have deeper conversations about this topic.” Rona Neman, a sophomore majoring in English, said students should be more informed about sex and sexuality because it is a prevalent topic on every college campus. “People don’t know a lot or don’t know as much as they should [about sexuality],” Neman said. “This provides a lot of good information that we should have.”

REACH, said that the purpose of the program is to teach college students about common health issues and to make them aware of the different resources available to them on campus, which include pamphlets, free condoms, free lubricant and information on STDs. REACH also provides one-on-one consultation to discuss topics such as birth control options, healthy relationships and any other issues students may encounter day-to-day. “We utilize data from our campus, the state and the country to make sure we are meeting the needs of our students as they navigate college life,” Ingalls said. “[This] can include decisions influenced by peer pressure, healthy decisionmaking related to alcohol and other drugs, sexual health, healthy relationships, sleep and stress management and general self-care.” Most programs are run by interns, and any student can apply to be one and be trained to become a peer educator. Interns attend a class twice a week where they learn about various health

topics, such as sex education and stress management. Each intern must complete 120 hours in order to receive credit. Emma Ryan, a REACH intern and a junior majoring in integrative neuroscience, said that in addition to having the class, REACH interns complete outreach every week, which entails talking to students about prevalent health issues. Other than tabling and helping resident assistants hold events, interns help run the Clothesline Project, Red Zone Campaign and De-Stress campus initiatives. Ryan added that she enjoys how the program allows her to talk to students openly about important topics. “REACH allows us to open a dialogue about topics that can be a little awkward to talk about, such as sexual health,” Ryan said. “The REACH program, like other peer education internships, utilizes students to make the campus a better place, which is part of the reason that these programs are so successful.” Josh Jaffe, a REACH intern and a sophomore majoring in integrative neuroscience, said that REACH has value because

it addresses important issues that students may not be aware of. “I think REACH is very important because so many college students don’t know about the consequences of unprotected sex or drinking and drugs,” Jaffe said. “Many think nothing can happen to them, when it could if one is not careful.” Ingalls said that it is important to understand that not every student has had the same education about topics like sexual health, and that REACH emphasizes the importance of open communication between partners when it comes to their sexual health. “Some students come in with limited knowledge about resources available to them and healthy decisionmaking related to sexual health,” Ingalls said. “We want students to be prepared to have conversations with their partner, when they are ready, about STI testing, birth control options, what is and is not what they want in their relationship and how to communicate with partners about sexual health.”

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faculty member may remind the students about where and when it is appropriate to engage in sexual activity, but no charges are pressed. “Like everything in life, people have to make a decision about what you want to keep private and what you want other people to know about you and your business,” Stroud said. “It’s not so much that they’re engaging, but where. It’s not that students violated rules but is this the kind of behavior you want to engage in in a public place?” Sarah Spiel, a sophomore majoring in political science, said she has wondered whether there are cameras in certain locations of Bartle and the University Union, despite there being no policy banning sexual activity. “I’m surprised that there’s this big of a loophole,” Spiel said. “I would’ve never thought that it would be okay and I’ve never thought of this to be an issue.” BU Police Department Chief Timothy Faughnan said though sexual acts are not against BU policy, openly exposing one’s genitals to others is still a violation of public lewdness. According to Faughnan, under New York State penal law, public lewdness is a Class B misdemeanor which can result in a permanent criminal record, jail time or a fine. Public lewdness is defined as exposing private body parts in a public place with the intent of showing them indiscriminately to others. “We understand student behavior and that some students may view this as a challenge or thrill but it’s not a good idea because it may be illegal,” Faughnan said. “You may end up in Student Conduct or the criminal system and it’s disrespectful to other students in that environment.” Matthew Ferretti, a sophomore majoring in electrical engineering, said he can see why students do it for the thrill. “It seems really adventurous, especially since you know you’re not supposed to be doing it,” Ferretti said. Faughnan said that if UPD does catch people, it is usually in cars in parking lots. In that case, UPD will always separate the two parties and talk to them separately, asking each person if it was consensual. Most students are initially angered or embarrassed, but according to Faughnan, students are always thankful that the officers asked. If it was consensual, UPD will tell them to respect their environment and consider doing their activities elsewhere, and usually no charges are filed. “Even if you’re in a corner cubicle [of the library], there’s other people there who may not want to see that,” Faughnan said. “We don’t pass judgment — that’s not our job. Our job is to make sure everything is consensual.”

FROM THE SEX SURVEY

WHERE ON CAMPUS HAVE YOU HAD SEX? ______________ • Dorm Room: 93.3% • Dorm Lounge: 16% • Bartle: 11.3% • Fine Arts: 6.5% • Lecture Hall: 4.2% • The Union: 6.4% • Nature Preserve: 13.6% • Greenhouse: 2.3% • WHRW: 2.6% • BTV: 1.9% • Other: 14.9%

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This Day in History March 15, 1998

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“60 Minutes” airs an interview with former White House employee Kathleen Willey. Wiley said President Bill Clinton made unwelcome sexual advances toward her in the Oval Office in 1993.

Binghamton man stabbed on State Street A stabbing occurred at 595 State Street around 6 a.m. on Sunday, according to WBNG Binghamton. A domestic dispute between a man and his girlfriend led to the man stabbing an unrelated man three times in the back. Police said they do not think the suspect and victim knew each other. Police found the suspect on a nearby street and arrested him shortly after the incident, charging him with burglary and criminal contempt for violating an order of protection. He is currently being held in the Broome County Jail. The victim was taken to UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City for non-life threatening injuries and was able to leave shortly after. Guitar Center to donate $10K in equipment to JC schools

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Johnson City schools will receive $10,000 worth of musical equipment from Guitar Center, according to WBNG Binghamton. The store in Johnson City will donate new drum sets, guitars, bass guitars and amps to support Modern Band classes at the high school, and other instruments will also be distributed to the Kindergarten through 8th grade music programs. The donation

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is part of the Guitar Center Corporate Giving program, and this is the first time the Johnson City Guitar Center is participating. The instruments will be delivered today.

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Two pedestrians struck by car in Binghamton

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Two pedestrians were struck by a car on Thursday night in Binghamton, according to the Press and SunBulletin. The adults were walking across the intersection of Clinton and Jarvis streets around 8 p.m. when they were hit, and were taken to Wilson Hospital shortly after for non life-threatening injuries. There was no word if the driver was charged in the crash.

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Wegmans recalls various frozen items containing spinach On Thursday, Wegmans announced a recall on various frozen products, according to WBNG Binghamton. The recall includes various DiGiorno Pizza, Lean Cuisine and Stouffers entrees made by Nestle USA, because they may contain small pieces of glass. Nestle believed the source of the glass is spinach, which was an ingredient common to the products subject to the recall. Wegmans said that costumers should return the products to the service desk for a full refund.

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Police Watch Dorm Room Degenerates THURSDAY, Mar. 10, 7:47 p.m. — Officers were called to O’Connor Hall in Dickinson Community to address a loud party complaint, said Investigator Patrick Reilly of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. The officers were called by the resident assistant of O’Connor, who met them when they arrived on the scene. According to those who made the complaint, male residents on the ground floor had been playing music very loud late at night. In the past, the victims would pound on the wall and ask them to quiet down but lately the males would just yell back obscenities. The residents were told to keep the noise down. Road (Unde)Rage FRIDAY, Mar. 11, 1:19 a.m. — Officers reported to a harassment on Bingham Service Drive early Friday, Reilly said. Upon arrival, the taxicab driver, who had originally called the police, was holding back the victim, an 18-year-old female. The driver stated that a male had punched the female and that that was the reason for her distress.

A lighter take on campus crime Derek Schuster Police Correspondant

The officers caught up with the suspect who was trying to leave the scene and, since he was being uncooperative, placed him in handcuffs. While checking the 18-year-old suspect’s ID, the officers came across IDs from New York, Connecticut and Michigan. The suspect claimed they weren’t his, despite them falling out of his wallet. According to those interviewed, a dispute had started in the cab back to campus. It escalated once they arrived and eventually ended with the suspect punching the victim above her left eye. The case will go through Student Conduct. If You See Something, Spray Something FRIDAY, Mar. 11, 10:02 a.m. — The resident director of Seneca Hall in College-in-the-Woods contacted UPD to report spray paint on the exterior of Oneida Hall, Reilly said. The paint was apparently discovered a week ago, but was never reported. It could not be determined what the spray paint was of at this point in time, and a work order was placed to have the paint removed. There are no known suspects at this time.

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SEX ISSUE

March 15, 2016 | bupipedream.com

STD testing in the Triple Cities Alexandra Mackof, Odeya Pinkus & Carla Sinclair Pipe Dream Editors

In Pipe Dream’s sex survey, nearly 95 percent of responders said they’d never had an STD — a number that, on the surface, was very impressive. But when juxtaposed with 50 percent of responders admitting to never having been tested in the first place, that 95 percent doesn’t look so good. It’s very hard to be sure you’re clean without the lab results to prove it. And the reality is that too many people are skipping a condom ‘just this once’ or forgetting that if it breaks, a baby isn’t the only risk at hand. But instead of giving an awkward health-teacher-style lecture, we thought we’d put our money where our mouths are. We went out and got tested in the area so that when the time comes — and we recommend that it does for everyone — the options are clear.

Decker Student Health Services Center 4400 Vestal Parkway East Vestal, NY 13902

Decker has gotten a bad reputation over the years. Many say they’ve experienced some sort of judgment, especially when heading over to pick up Plan B or answering questions about their sexual history. With this in mind, when I walked into Decker, I was feeling a little uneasy. But luckily, that soon dissipated. When students arrive, they check in by swiping a student ID at a computer station, and then answer a questionnaire. I made an appointment for testing in advance, so there was a digital form that asked about sexual health and history. I then waited no more than five minutes before being called in. The nurse who greeted me was extremely nice, and brought me to an exam room to take my vitals and then helped me provide the appropriate insurance information. At Decker, HIV testing is free but STD

testing requires an additional payment outside of the student health fee, which many students don’t realize. If you don’t have insurance or come without your plan information, you’ll face a hefty fee. So if you’re heading to Decker for an STD test, make sure to have your insurance card ready. Next, we reviewed my answers from check-in. She seemed genuinely concerned when clarifying that I was not experiencing any symptoms, and offered information about pap smears and birth control options for the sake of comprehension. When learning that I wasn’t using a hormone-based birth control method, her concern turned momentarily to unwelcomed disapproval. But she did not push the issue and directed me toward the only bathroom, which was gender neutral. There was a little silver cabinet inside to leave urine samples to save any

embarrassment. I returned to the exam room where I was then told about the results process. The lab would take about a day to process, and then my results would be sent to me through a confidential message on Decker’s patient portal. The nurse was reassuring, saying that if anything was positive, students just come in for a follow-up right away, and that treatment is simple. She was lighthearted, saying that there was nothing to worry about since Binghamton University “is a college campus, so [they] see everything and are used to everything. If something comes up, it’s no big deal.” After asking one last time whether I had any other concerns or needs, I was good to go. The entire process took 25 minutes from entrance to exit; with everyone being so kind and genuine, I could almost have called my visit pleasant.

UHS Walk-In, Vestal 4417 Vestal Parkway East Vestal, NY 13902

I’d never been to UHS before, which I suppose I’ll count as a blessing, especially as a senior. But going into the enormous hospital that is United Health Services Vestal was a little intimidating, as I’ve only gotten tested at smaller clinics before. The experience overall was what I would expect from a large facility — calm, cool, collected and impersonal. Which, all things considered, is great. I went up to their walk-in desk and signed in, providing the receptionist with my information and insurance. I waited almost to the minute the amount of time they estimated it would take — 20 to 30

minutes — which was little less than the real-time wait listed on their walk-in website. A perfectly nice nurse led me into a maze of clean examination rooms and weighed me, took my blood pressure, asked me a few questions about why I decided to come and was overall professional and non-judgemental, something I’ve come to value in the sexual health field. There was a striking lack of inquiry about my sexual history compared to what I’ve experienced in the past, with little attention paid to how many partners I’ve had, if I had a long-term partner and my protection and contraception habits. Questions were

limited to whether or not I’d noticed any symptoms, or if anything had changed drastically in my sex life, which was quietly noted on a pad with little comment. After a first nurse drew blood for an HIV test, a nurse practitioner came in to conduct the swab. With a curt hello and a smile, she instructed me to undress for the exam and left. The exam itself was quick, with both nurses asking me at different points whether or not I was comfortable; after it was done and I had gotten dressed, a nurse came back in with paperwork. She told me to call in two days if I hadn’t heard from them yet and to have a lovely day.

Family Planning of South Central New York Binghamton 117 Hawley Street Binghamton, NY 13901

Family Planning advertises its facility as respectful to all beliefs and supportive of an individual’s freedom of choice, and this was clear in any and every way they provided services. The front desk sign-in sheet asked for my first initial only for confidentiality, and I was called up to the receptionist by that letter. I sheepishly offered up my printout of an insurance card, admitting to being unsure of my coverage type, but was immediately warmly informed that they take almost all health care plans. While I sat and waited to be seen, I was given a packet full of birth control and sexual health information, with pamphlets that explained multiple contraception options, tips for safe sex and literature on pregnancy and gender identity. A nurse called me in about five minutes later,

and took me to an exam room to ask me a series of questions and take my vitals. The entire facility, from what I could see, was extremely clean. She stumbled in the beginning, getting tripped up asking for basic information and having to check my blood pressure three times, but then apologized for it being her first day. A second nurse came in and took over the questioning; making sure that the correct information was being gathered while simultaneously training the new nurse. The questions soon became awkward and personal, but the nurses made every effort to assure a judgment-free zone and joked with me whenever I looked uncomfortable. After finishing, they gave me a cup for a urine sample and pointed me toward the bathroom. The restroom was spotless and had

a cabinet inside for people to leave their cups to be picked up later. I then was directed into a different room for an exam. I waited for a few minutes, texting to pass the time, but the woman who conducted the exam came in and snapped at me to stop upon entrance. I apologized, taken aback, and she warmed up immediately. The exam was quick, she assured me that nothing was wrong the entire time, and said that if I didn’t hear from them in a few days I should assume all results were negative. She then pointed me toward the checkout desk, where I was provided with condoms and a Plan B One Step free of charge. The entire process took about an hour — from arrival to departure — and was as pleasant and painless as possible.

Southern Tier AIDS Program (STAP) - Broome County Prevention Point Office 277 Main Street Johnson City, NY 13790

As far as STD clinics go, STAP is a diamond in the rough. The Johnson City office is clean, there is an abundance of resources available and the staff is patient. Walking in, I was greeted by calm employees, which is a plus if you are anxious about some “positive” results. As I was waiting to be helped, I had the opportunity to look through various informative flyers, and there were boxes of both male and female condoms ready for the taking and free of charge. I walked into the exam room, where a woman asked me a series of questions and assessed my

risk factors. The woman calmly explained to me the information I would have needed to know, and informed me about all the resources that they have to offer. She attempted to make uncomfortable questions less so, and was even conscientious enough to ask which was my dominant hand, so she could prick the other one and save me any hassles in writing. Additionally, this place is perfect for those who value confidentiality above all. While you did have to give information such as name and address, there was no need to give any insurance specifics, so

if you are on your parents’ plan there is no possibility of an awkward phone call after they hear from their insurance company. Another plus about this place was the timeliness. Perhaps it was just because I went at almost 10 a.m., but the wait was not long and the testing itself was quick as well. Especially if you live on the West Side or in Johnson City, this place is a go-to, because it is close by. But that being said, it’s still an area that is unfamiliar to many students, so make sure to go here with a friend.

Have you ever had an STD?

How often do you use protection?

Yes

Always Sometimes Never

5.4%

No

94.6%

62.8% 27% 10.2%

How frequently do you get tested for STDs?

What method of protection do you use?

Never: 48.7%

Condom: 78.3%

I have before: 32.1%

Birth Control Pill: 52.5%

Regularly: 12.7%

Female Condom: .5%

After each unprotected encounter: 2.8%

IUD: 4.3%

After every encounter: .9%

Other: 3.6%

Other: 2.7%

ARTS & CULTURE

How to sexile a roomate with grace Rule No. 1: let them know you are trying to get laid Georgia Westbrook Staff Writer

“Sexiling,” aka kicking your roommate out in order to get funky, is a necessary evil that comes with sharing a room. It’s no fun to be kicked out of your own living space night after night while your roommate gets it on, but there are certain courtesies you can follow to make your hook-up habits easier on your roommate relationship. As soon as you know you’ll be bringing someone back to your room, text your roommate and give them time to grab what they need and get out. Letting them know you’ll be occupying the space isn’t just courteous, it also lessens the chance that they will awkwardly walk in on you doing the deed. If your roommate misses the text, come up with a system to let them know you are otherwise occupied. You can use the classic sock on the door, or something more subtle like a sticky note that says “busy.” Along the same lines, text your roommate as soon as your hookup leaves, so they aren’t stuck in a study lounge when they could be back in their own bed. Having a sexile survival kit can also be a great thing if you find yourself sexiled often. Or, if

you plan to have a busy semester in the hook-up department, you could even make one for your roommate as a gesture of goodwill and bribery. Having a water bottle, phone charger, computer charger and snacks will make getting sexiled to a study lounge less boring and more productive. It is also important to have a backup plan in case a short sexile turns into an overnight away from your bed. Whether it is a friend you can call, or a friend of a friend with a futon, having a place to crash is a good idea. Although it is best to try to schedule your romps during your roommate’s classes or activities, if you have to sexile your roommate during the day, keep it to two hours or less. This may mean you have to limit cuddling time, so be wary of that too. Be aware of your roommate’s schedule, and don’t sexile them if they have an interview, exam or other important event the next day. Let’s be real, that huge calculus test is a lot more important to them than a hookup should be to you. This may seem obvious to most people, but if your partner has a single, use it. You’ll be able to be more carefree, and you won’t have to worry about

Photo Illustration by Kevin Paredes/Contributing Photographer Photo Illustration: Michael Calabro, a sophomore majoring in psychology, is handed his bag by his roommate, mid-coitus. “Sexiling,” aka kicking your roommate out in order to get funky, is a necessary evil that comes with sharing a room.

inconveniencing anyone. Still, if it is your hookup’s single and you don’t know them that well, do not be afraid to express that concern to your roommate in defense of your request for the room. If your roommate is kind

enough to let you sexile them, you should be kind enough to not mess with your roommate’s stuff. Although it might seem tempting and exotic to move the party to a new place, steer clear of your roommate’s area, especially their

bed. That is a super-personal space and doing the deed there is basically the ultimate sin. Also, be sure to keep the relationship equal: if your roommate lets you sexile them, you should let them sexile you, too.

The ultimate and golden rule of sexiling is that if your roommate isn’t cool with it, don’t ignore him or her. You live with them and will probably see them a lot more than a friendly stranger from JT’s.

I was a Grindr troll

Weird questions and weirder responses Nicholas Terepka Contributing Writer

Most people who have the Grindr app don’t put it in their “games” folder. I do. You’ve heard stories, probably, of people who just don’t get the message that they’re not interested in seeing someone else’s naked body. It’s a form of sexual harassment that occurs mostly in the depths of semi-anonymous online dating. Unfortunately, I have to deal with this on an entirely different level. What I do is make myself seem as unattractive as possible, in terms of personality, and see if there’s anyone out there who still wants to bite. My findings? There are far too many guys out there who will go to town with pretty much anyone. It’s not that I’m slut-shaming them; it’s just amazement that they’ll continue to try to flirt with someone who’s been talking about touching plastic bags full of pudding since the conversation began. On my profile, I consistently lie about who I am and try to seem as fake as possible, intending to send a strong message to all who will listen: I am not actually looking for someone to hook up with. My profile photo is of someone well into his 40s, yet my age is listed in his 20s. I’ll run someone’s profile photo through

On my profile, I consistently lie about who I am and try to seem as fake as possible

dozens of Instagram filters, send them the result and ask if they’re my uncle. I’ll send photos of animals that are clearly not dogs and then say that they’re my dogs. And yet, some guys just don’t get the joke. They’ll continue to try to seem normal even when I’m explicitly avoiding that. This makes for some great comedy. In one instance, I received nudes despite the fact that all I sent the person were photos of a puppet. In another encounter, I convinced someone that I was on Grindr looking for my long-lost grandson, and he began helping me look. In yet another, while I was pulling the aforementioned “are you my uncle?” trick, he threatened to beat me up for “ruining his reputation,” and then blocked me. It’s something I do for myself, more than just for notoriety on social media (of which, by the way, I have garnered none). The only people who get big laughs out of this are me and my friends when we stare in shock and horror that yet another desperado simply didn’t understand that I was screwing with him. Some may (understandably) call me out on this and say that it’s wrong. Others may have encountered me and woefully just read that they’ve been the butt of someone’s weird joke. That’s not really my concern. I just want to laugh, and I’m not causing any serious damage by doing this. Interested in trying it

yourself? Well, the secret is to send something out of the ordinary and downright weird. Something that no one expects to receive, and won’t know how to react when they receive it. When that happens, the magic starts. Most people just stop responding or get mildly annoyed, but I get my big laughs when someone responds in a way equally as bizarre as my initial message. It’s no fun if someone’s normal — they’ll just shut you down. It’s the truly thirsty or the truly angry that will tickle your funny bone every time. Can you imagine watching someone get off to a photo of the Seinfeld logo sent a dozen times? Well, I don’t have to. I’ve seen it. As much as this is about having fun with people who don’t get the hint (or in my case, the giant neon sign that says “I DON’T WANT TO HAVE SEX WITH YOU”), it’s not so fun when the conversation isn’t a joke. What it’s taught me is that many people simply don’t have an understanding of boundaries. They just don’t get when someone’s not interested in sex and, worse yet, they don’t understand that their insistence is being made fun of. It says something a little dark about the state of modern hook-up culture, in the sense that many more people than one would expect are entirely unaware when their advances are being refused. I exploit this and turn it into quick comedy, but for those seriously looking for a sexual relationship, I see some problems.

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Art, passion and paints Anyone can have their own sex souvenir Therese Ferrara Contributing Writer The human body has always been a source of art and inspiration. From traditional scarification customs to modern tattoos, the idea of the body as a canvas is commonplace. But an even-newer concept takes this notion to avant-garde levels. In artist Jeremy Brown’s “Love is Art” series, he redefines what it means to have a visceral reaction to art. The concept of the “Love is Art” series is simple: the artist and their partner strip, douse themselves in paint and have sex on a canvas. But delving beyond the surface of this provocative idea, there is deeper meaning. Brown’s inspiration behind the works is the connection between art and love. He states on his website, “Art takes patience, dedication, practice, creativity, open mind and an open heart … so does love. Love is art.” Brown explores the idea that sex and art share fundamental principles, like passion and patience, and tries to convey this in his work. The idea of having sex on canvas is attention-grabbing and

challenges one to think about sex as its own art form. A South African-born abstract artist, Brown has been creating paintings during sex for over a decade. His influence for the idea came from 1960s French artist Yves Klein’s performance pieces, in which the artist used naked bodies covered in paint to transfer the medium onto the canvas. In an interview with Art and Hustle Magazine, Brown stated that his process is about “shattering the perceptions of what defines art.” He also likes that his work is “somewhat indefinable and abstract, yet tells a story and ignites thought.” Brown is currently based in the Old Fourth Ward of Atlanta, Georgia, where he has lived since he was a child. The Westside’s Kai Lin art gallery in Atlanta recently hosted Brown’s first solo exhibit, “Love Marks the Spot,” which includes artwork from his “Love is Art” series. For those in the public who want to experience this art firsthand, Brown has made it possible. “Love is Art” is now available as a kit for those adventurous enough to try it. The set contains four nontoxic

body-compatible paints, a painter’s tarp, and a canvas. The kit is available to the public on Brown’s website, loveisartkit. com, and on Amazon. Prices range anywhere from $60 to $1,000 depending on canvas size and paint color choice, but can be an affordable experience for any couple. This “Love is Art” kit has found enormous commercial success since its debut in 2012. Lady Gaga has recently voiced her support for Brown, but the most prevalent responses are those from everyday people. Brown’s kit creates a new type of intimacy between partners by and through the creation of something deeply personal. In today’s day and age it is difficult to be on the cutting edge of artistic expression. It seems as if every art form has been developed, taken apart and reconfigured, and thus the cycle repeats. For Brown, he takes this challenge in stride. His ingenuity comes from his passion and it resonates through his work. There is no disillusionment with the world, only a strong sense of love that he wants to communicate through the medium of art.

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BU to offer erotic literature class

The new course will be introduced in Fall 2016 Stephanie Kirincic Contributing Writer Erotic literature is usually something that you’d find stashed in a closet or online in the depths of the Internet, but one place you don’t expect to find it is in your college’s bookstore. Next semester, however, that will change. Starting in the fall of 2016, the Binghamton University English department will be introducing a brand-new course about erotic literature. The course was the idea of, and will be taught, by associate professor of English Gayle Whittier. The idea came to Whittier while she was teaching another course, “Beauty and Power in the Arts,” when she questioned why there is not an entire course on this genre. “I started thinking about the whole issue of the erotic and how we don’t really teach it except here and there, and yet people are really interested in that literature,” Whittier said. According to Whittier, one of the most prominent reasons for the absence of the class was the absence of people willing to teach it. She discussed the nervousness for younger men or men at large to teach this course because of the potential for them to be called out for sexual harassment. For young women, the problems of objectification arise and they may endure the problem of reflexivity between what is being taught and

what is being seen. “It occurred to me that I’m the perfect candidate,” Whittier said. “Actually, it’s because I’m old and because I’m unafraid of diving into literatures in general.” While Whittier is excited about the course, she is still not sure what it will look like. “It’s not a course in what is pornographic and what isn’t,” Whittier explained. “I’m interested in the erotic as what I would call ‘sex plus something else that is bigger.’ I’m interested in the way sex connects to not only psychology but also philosophy and aesthetics.” Despite not yet solidifying the course’s syllabus, she is positive that it is going to be a mixed bag with something for everyone. “I am letting the books come to my mind,” Whittier said. “The texts come, and then I let them rest and keep reading and see what plays with what. I like to design my courses aesthetically; that is to say I like an arc of meaning to emerge over the whole of the course. I’d like the works to connect, but not connect in an absolutely rigid way.” Whittier said she plans to teach the classics of erotic literature, while still introducing a variety of unexpected works. “I won’t be doing ‘Fifty Shades of Grey,’ but I am going to try to add more contemporary things,” Whittier said. “But I’m not sure

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what that will be.” Some works she has considered include Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s “Love in the Time of Cholera,” Ernest Hemingway’s “A Farewell to Arms,” some of Georges Bataille’s work, as well as poems by John Donne and Sharon Olds. “My aim as a teacher in the arts is to sophisticate peoples’ sense of the arts,” Whittier said. “So pleasure and sophistication are my two aims in all courses.” And although the topics in the

class are fun, she said that this class will be no different from her other courses. “My courses are serious courses,” she said. “They are not light in content. I tend not to over-assign readings because I like people to dwell with them for a while.” While it will be a new course, Whittier believes it will be slightly more conservative at first. “I am feeling my way in the first time I am teaching this course,”

she said. “I don’t know what my students will like and what they won’t like. I don’t know what will generate interest and what will generate less.” Whittier said she enjoys taking the students’ opinions into consideration and believes people will begin suggesting material. Amidst her excitement about this new course, Whittier is still concerned about how eroticism has been “seriously amputated in the climate of formal education.”

She says that exposing ourselves to this type of work, however, can be the cure. “I think there is a different kind of Puritanism that the way we look at sexuality is usually from an admonitory point of view when it’s talked about at all,” Whittier said. “I think that looking at literatures that deal with sexuality and the erotic is one way to return to the reality of the body, which is something in our culture that has become increasingly distant to us.”

Swipe right, swipe left, just don't be weird

Tinder has etiquette rules, too: Dos and Don'ts for finding your online hookup buddy Kara Brown Arts & Culture

decency seem to have flown out of the window. While some people actually go on to have meaningful Tinder has become its own relationships with their matches, alternate universe, one in which they are few and far between. Many the laws of sanity and common users are looking for nothing more

than a hook-up and will do or say anything to make it happen. The line between interested and desperate may be easily distinguishable for some, but oddly blurry for others. Unless your goal is to land a spot on

John Babich/Assistant Photography Editor Photo Illustration: Two young men swipe right and left, making matches and breaking hearts on Tinder, a dating app. Proper flirting etiquette seems to have gone out the window on this platform, but it needn’t be that way.

the “Tinder Nightmares” Instagram account, follow these tips to keep you from crossing into weird territory. Be original MTV posted an article about the resurrection of the infamous “Apocalypse Opener.” This pickup paragraph consists of great lines like “I’m not a creep or a pervert” and “I will not judge you if you’re easy.” Hint: if you have to clarify that you’re not a pervert, you will 100 percent come off as one. Pickup lines can only be successful if they’re semi-normal and original. If the punchline to your joke is “sit on my face,” you are doing something wrong. The easiest way to get someone to like you is to just be yourself. If pickup lines just aren’t your thing, a simple “hey!” will suffice. Control the thirst, one message at a time If you don’t get a response from your first try, sending five more messages will make the person you’re trying to talk to much less likely to respond. You have to remember that people read between the lines, and constant messages

make you seem crazy and unstable. Remember, Albert Einstein once said that “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.” Maintain your cool The worst thing someone can do is get irrationally angry when the person they’re interested in doesn’t respond. You didn’t think they were a terrible, heartless, ugly person when you matched, so don’t say those things now because they aren’t interested in talking to you. Just because someone swiped right on you does not mean they’re obligated to fall in love with you, or have to try and get to know you or to even message you back. And if they aren’t showing any interest, why would you think throwing a temper tantrum would change their mind? Never match with someone for his or her friend Tinder is somewhat emotionally terrifying. Your level of selfconfidence is controlled by the fingertips of strangers. It’s a big step to put yourself out there and the last message you want to see is, “Hey, you’re great and all but that guy on

the right in your second picture is a bit more my speed. Can you set us up?” Don’t do it. It’s not right. Not only are the chances of them helping you slim to none, you most definitely just ruined their night. No unsolicited pictures “I just really want to wake up to an unexpected penis photo,” said no one ever. You’ve heard it before and you’ll hear it again: nobody wants unsolicited naked pictures. You wouldn’t randomly pull down your pants for the cute person you meet in Glenn G. Bartle Library, so why would it be acceptable once you’ve gotten a number or Snapchat via Tinder? It’s a form of sexual harassment, it’s not funny and it’s not going to win anyone over. Have fun with it Again, Tinder isn’t real life, so you can say things that you would never say under normal circumstances. Be funny, relax and be yourself. Find a way to let loose without being scary. If someone says something ridiculous, be ready to shoot back with something witty. All in all, Tinder is a wonderful hot mess. Don’t take yourself too seriously and you’ll be fine.

Condoms are free — and they're everywhere Where you can get birth control in Bing Anna Szilagyi Arts & Culture Condoms are pretty much the superheroes of the contraceptive world. They offer protection against STDs and pregnancy, and you don’t need a prescription to get them. And even better, you can get them at no cost. Pipe Dream has compiled a comprehensive list of places to get free condoms in the Binghamton area. On-campus: — Decker Student Health Services Center and the Health Education Office You might usually only visit Health Services when you’re sick, but they can also help you out when it comes to birth control. Located right behind Dickinson Community, both the clinic and the Health Education Office have condoms and lube available for free. To get to the Health Education Office, just

follow the sign around the side of the building and go down the stairs for even more safe-sex resources. — Rainbow Pride Union (RPU) office RPU is a student organization dedicated to providing a safe space to the LGBTQ community on campus. Their office, located in University Union West Room 302, has male and female condoms, dental dams, lube and safe-sex information available to all students. Visit their website, binghamtonrpu.com, to see their office hours. — Your resident assistant’s (RA) office While you might feel awkward approaching an RA in your building for condoms, it’s your best last-minute, late-night option to make sure you’re safe during a hook-up. Even better, stock up ahead of time so you don’t have to stress when the

time comes to get lucky. Off-campus: — Family Planning of South Central New York Located at 117 Hawley Street, Family Planning has both a health clinic and an education office. They provide free condoms and other resources for all your safe-sex needs. And if you need STD testing or other birth control services and don’t want to (or can’t) use your parents’ insurance, they can cover the cost of your visit through the Family Planning Benefit Program. — Southern Tier AIDS Program (STAP) STAP’s main office is located at 22 Riverside Dr., close to many off-campus students. They offer free male and female condoms, dental dams and lube. You can find the same resources, as well as STD and HIV testing at one of their other nearby offices at 277 Main St. in Johnson City.

Caleb Schwartz/Contributing Photographer Condoms offer protection against STDs and pregnancy and can be obtained at no cost. Pipe Dream has compiled a comprehensive list of places to get free condoms in the Binghamton area.

Sex Survey 2016

PIPE DREAM Data collection by Alexandra Mackof and Odeya Pinkus, Pipe Dream Editors Design by Sihang Li, Design Assistant We’ve collected some interesting data about the sex lives of over 1,400 BU students. We were surprised by the range of sex toys that have been tried and an apparent fascination with threesomes: just 11 percent have had them but over 40 percent are interested in pursuing the experience. And as to be expected, some things just never change — tequila will always be the most frequently cited intercourse-inspiring libation. A bunch of you are stripping down in the digital age and sending out photos baring all. While nude photos are nothing new, many of you are opting to include your faces in the pictures. Maybe some of you are living on the edge, but we hope that if you’re leaving your signature freckles in the photo, you trust the person on the other end to keep it to themselves.

Dating apps seem to be on the rise, with options like Bumble joining the established ranks of Tinder and Grindr. But a majority of students have never hooked up using an app, so students are either serial left-swipers or are opting out altogether. Bearcats are still going bareback, a subject matter we’ve devoted editorials to in the past. This year, we tried a different approach and got tested ourselves to encourage others to do the same. Many of you say you’re STD-free, but only a small amount are getting tested, and there is not nearly enough condom use happening. And with that in mind, the fact that almost 50 percent are reporting having had at least one pregnancy scare is no longer surprising and becoming downright expected. A big thank you to all of you who participated and shared stories with us, and we hope you enjoy one of our largest and most comprehensive sex issues yet. They say that size doesn’t matter, but we’re pretty satisfied with the results.

Survey respondent makeup Freshmen:

Sophomores:

17.1% (241)

25% (352)

Juniors:

Seniors:

26.1% (368)

25.7% (363)

Graduate Students:

Other:

4.8% (67)

1.3 (19)

Gender identity

Sexual identity

Female:

Heterosexual: 78.9% Homosexual: 4.6% Bisexual: 9.7% Asexual: .9% Pansexual: 3% Choose not to disclose: .6% Other: 2.3%

57%

Male: 40%

Agender: 0.1%

Non-Binary: 0.6%

0%

Trans:

How many partners have you met day of?

0.2%

Gender-fluid: 1%

Choose not to disclose:

Other:

0.2%

0.9%

Over 50%: 12.2% Under 50%: 32.3% None: 55.6%

Number of sexual partners

Virgin: 11.9%

100%

1-3: 41.3%

4-7: 22.4%

8-12: 11.9%

13-17: 5.6%

How often are you having sex?

26+: 3.9%

Favorite sex position?

Never: 13.4% 1-10 times a year: 18.7% A couple of times a month: 23.4% Once a week: 9.7% 2+ times a week: 24.5% Every day: 6.2% Other: 4.1%

Doggy: 36.3% Missionary: 26.1% Cowgirl: 19.9% Reverse Cowgirl: 5.6% 0

Have a consistent sex partner? Yes: 58% No, but I want one: 34.6% No, and I don’t want one: 7.4%

18-25: 3%

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Spoon: 4.7% Standing: 1.6% Other:

5.7%

Ever cheated?

How often do you masturbate?

Yes, consistently: 1.9% Yes, a few times: 8.8%

Yes, once: 11.3% No: 78%

Have you hooked up using a dating app? Yes

31.9%

No

68.1%

Biggest age difference you've had with a partner?

Daily: 21% A few times a week: 34.2% Once a week: 10% A few times a month: 13.1% Once a month or less: 11% Never: 10.7%

Had a threesome? Yes: 11.2% No, but I want to: 41.8% No, and I don’t want to: 47%

Under 1 year: 19.5% 1-2 years: 40.8% 3-5: 25.4% 6-7: 5% 8-10: 3.6% 11+: 5.7%

Had sex with your roommate? Yes: 2.7% No, but I want to: 2.9%

Sent a nude photo?

No: 93.4% Other: 1.1%

How?

Yes: 42% Yes, but without my face in it: 22.9% No: 35.2%

Text message: 48.2%

Snapchat: 56.5%

Email: 7%

Other: 5.4%

What are you into?

What sex toys are you using?

Bondage: 38.8% Choking: 65.4% Slapping: 72.6% S&M: 15.5% Handcuffs: 41.7% Whipping: 12.5%

Dildo: 37.7% Vibrator: 70.5% Pocket pussy: 11.3% Butt plug: 13%

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Cock ring: 18.7% Anal beads: 7.2% Blow-up doll: 2.8% Other: 16.9%

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Your sex stories: Recently my girlfriend and I were on vacation with a huge layover in Detroit. We decided to make a sex tape in the family restroom. The first time I successfully did anal was on the Fourth of July, watching Big Hero 6, with my parents upstairs. One time I went home with one guy, had decent sex but didn't finish. When we were done it was still only like 2 a.m., and I had been texting a different guy. I made an excuse, went back to my house and the other guy came over. They both had the same name and neither was my boyfriend at the time. Long story short, I'm banned from the Pottery Barn.

One time my boyfriend and I were having sex on his birthday in his room and his parents and sisters came in with a birthday cake and started singing happy birthday. I once met someone Downtown, had sex with them at their apartment, took a cab back to campus, and ended up having sex in my dorm with the guy I met in that cab.

I have a five foot tall teddy bear on my bed, and right before a guy had sex with me he covered the bear's eyes and said "don't look." I accidentally moaned my own name once

I was fucking my girlfriend in the Nature Preserve, and two deer were having sex 20 yards away from us. I looked the male deer, and he looked at me. It was oddly cathartic. In high school, I was hanging out with a friend who had a crush on me and we were watching Disney movies. Snow White was on and he started initiating foreplay and we ended up having sex with "hi ho, hi ho" playing in the background. I was spooning my girlfriend while watching a movie in her bedroom. One thing led to another, and we were getting it on. Still in spooning position with covers over us, her mom barges in. She asked if I wanted to stay for dinner. I politely accept, as I remain perfectly still inside her daughter... my eyes locked on hers, talking about pork chops and mashed potatoes.

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Fun Page's Guide to Fucking

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Hey guys, I'm happy that you picked up Sex Issue, but rest assured that the tips that you will learn in Sex Issue are a waste of time because frankly, no one at this school fucks nearly as well as the Fun Page staff. We fuck like crazy and at this point have fucked so much that it's just a chore. So here are some things to remember. 1. There is no such thing as "sex," and honestly, I don't even know why they teach that in school. You know that thing when two or more people have earth-shattering, toe-curling orgasms? It's "fucking." And when it's really good, it's called "fucking the absolute life out of each other." There's no medium.

2. Always remember that when you're fucking, scream as loud as you can so everyone knows that there is fucking going on so they don't come into your room with that "Dude, are you serious? You've left a pot in the sink for two days now and you're fucking? Well can you stop fucking for like a second?" bullshit that happens sometimes.

3. Fuck like it's going out of style every time that you fuck. If you need to make it memorable, try this move: The guy ties himself to a ceiling fan and the woman remains in the same spot. Every rotation, the guy fucks as hard as he can for a little bit and then the ceiling fan pulls him away to prime for the next fuck. 4. Role play is always important, so here's an idea to spice it up: you're Barack Obama and she's Michelle. Now in order to do this idea, you'll both have to break into the White House in the late hours of the night and kidnap the President and the First Lady, or at least ask them if you could use their bed for fucking, whatever it takes. Once you're in, just go absoultely primitive on each other, making sure to only address each other as Barack and Michelle. The next morning, you're gonna have to wake up and figure what you're gonna do about this mess in the Middle East, or just have one of your aides figure it out so you can fuck more.

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Honestly, this is Sex Issue, so you Warriors are among the tamer stuff in the paper. I mean, we have a whole story on people getting it on in the bars, but apparently you guys can’t be bothered. Who can blame you, though? Beds are much more comfortable.

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OPINIONS Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Insecurities are far too common Hook ups should not validate our

feelings about bodies, experiences Sarah Saad

Columnist

YOU DO YOU We’ve all heard the stereotypes about the college hook-up culture. There are those who shame the apparent hypersexuality of young adults and others who embrace the supposed widespread one-night-stand epidemic. The assumption is that if you’re in college, you’re having lots of sex — with lots of people and in lots of places. We went into our sex survey expecting a variety of statistics that would, at the very least, make us blush and, at the very most, make us squeamish. We’ve all seen the couple that goes a little too far in Tom & Marty’s or seems on the verge of banging at a house party. It can leave the impression that everyone is swapping way more than spit after a night out. But when examining the results, we saw a different outcome. It became clear that just because a few people are getting rowdy at The Rat that doesn’t mean everybody and their roommate is taking

someone home. The reality is that college kids are just not as crazy as we might think. The majority of responders reported having between one and three sexual partners, and even more students said they either had or wanted to have a consistent sexual relationship. Going further into dispelling myths about college student promiscuity, fewer than 50 percent of participants have had a one-night stand or met a partner day-of. There’s a culture of inclusivity evolving, where we’re trying to embrace everyone’s kinks and preferences. Being open-minded is becoming cool, and with that there comes a mindset that an insatiable sexual appetite is not only a possibility but an

expectation and norm. And we’ve all seen the TV shows and movies, in which college students have a wild time, hooking up with everyone. But here at BU, at least, that’s far from the truth. Just as many of you are having study dates as are working your way through the Kama Sutra. And that’s OK. It’s great to know those we’re hooking up with, it’s great to settle down in a relationship and it’s also great to randomly make out in Venue. So don’t feel the pressure. Not everyone is living up to the image of college that we see in the media — in fact, not many are living up to it at all at Binghamton University. Take a look through the issue — we have the numbers to back it up. Over 40 percent

of responders have had between one and three sexual partners, and an equal amount are virgins as have gotten down with seven to 12 people. Intimacy seems to be just as in as intercourse; dates are just as popular as dildos. The message is clear — have the sex life that you want. If you’d like to hook-up with as many people as possible, have a ton of one-night stands and live your college life — but be safe. If you want to settle down into a relationship, or have a consistent sex partner, then do that. And, if you don’t want to have sex at all, that’s OK, too. Our results show that despite what you might think, there is no specific sex life that college students are supposed to lead. Instead, do what makes you happy.

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make out with, just to ensure they can. It isn’t rare to find your friend, who was crying earlier that night because they felt fat and unattractive, flirting with someone at the bar just to allow themselves to feel pretty. Those moments are the moments that lack meaning. They are the moments that provide us with momentary confidence. Enough to keep the tears away, or to avoid squeezing our “love handles.” This is not an argument suggesting that whoever lacks confidence should avoid any sexual activity. Rather, I’m saying that those searching for their confidence shouldn’t indulge in sexual experiences in hopes of finding their true confidence. But why? Why isn’t it enough to utilize the power and compliments provided by others to guide us to identify the confidence we are deserving of? Because while it feels nice to feel understood and accepted by others, you are stuck with yourself 24/7. If you can’t recognize why others are deserving of you, the artificial confidence provided by others will quickly diminish, and soon you will continue that search again.

She’ll wake up, get dressed for the day, look in the mirror and sigh. She’ll take off her shirt, and find another one that is assumed to be more flattering. Again, she’ll look in the mirror and sigh. After class, she’ll meet her friends behind the Starbucks booths in the Marketplace, where they’ll praise her on the individual she got with this weekend. They’ll laugh, and she’ll stare off. It’s human nature to question who we are. We think one thing, and feel another. We might pride ourselves on our good grades and active minds, but at the end of the day, it’s easy to focus on what we want to change. Others might claim we are intelligent, beautiful and successful, but in our minds we are failures. Insecurities are natural, and very common and unfortunately there is not one method that will enable us to be rid of these insecurities. With that in mind, it’s important to recognize what will trigger these insecurities, and I believe indulging in sexual activities to find your confidence is one of them. During sex, it’s not rare —Sarah Saad is a junior to hear “you’re so beautiful.” majoring in human development To know your eye contact is good enough to lure in a guy is flattering, and to use your body to provide yourself and others with pleasure is powerful, but it isn’t enough. People too often rely on those moments to enable themselves with the confidence they are searching for. It isn’t rare to be out at a bar, and see a friend who is feeling insecure about their physical attributes go out and find somebody to

It's human nature to question who you are

Virginity should no longer be defined by men

Sex does not define who you are as a person, despite the societal pressure — don't be afraid to lose it Kristen DiPietra

Contributing Columnist

Comedienne Elayne Boosler once quipped, “[Men] want you to scream, ‘You’re the best’ while swearing you’ve never done this with anyone before.” It is this sexual hypocrisy that has been going on since the dawn of time, especially our obsession with virginity. Ah, virginity. We laud it, laugh at it, fetishize it, want to take it back, want to give it away and just can’t take our minds off

of it. But why should we even give a shit? For thousands of years, virginity — particularly female chastity — has been synonymous with morality and character. Although the Sexual Revolution of the 1960s and ’70s may have diminished our archaic views of sexuality, this country still maintains a quasi-feudal mentality of sex and virginity. In Mississippi, a sex education class compared women who have sex to dirty peppermint patties. Throughout the country, fathers and daughters attend “purity balls” where daughters pledge to their fathers that they will remain sexually pure until their

wedding night. But it certainly doesn’t stop them from engaging in other vices like drugs, alcohol or befriending homosexuals. There is nothing wrong with abstinence. It’s a beautiful thing, as long as it’s an intrinsic decision. But we must stop measuring and weighing sex and virginity in proprietary terms. For too long we have allowed parents, teachers, religious leaders and pop stars to invest in adolescents’ sexuality. They are not shareholders, and they have no say in one’s bedroom (or lecture hall, if you’re feeling it). Young adults, particularly women, struggle to maintain

autonomy over their sexuality. It’s difficult when they are bombarded with mixed messages of “purity balls” and Arby’s commercials where two women clad in an American flag deepthroat hamburgers. We live in a hypersexualized society that chastises women who breastfeed at Victoria’s Secret. The juvenile (and frankly painful) rhetoric associated with one’s first time continues to plague our culture and fuel our obsession with virginity. “Popping your cherry,” “losing your v-card” or “ripping through” (thanks, E.L. James) all mean the same thing. But some women

don’t feel a thing their first time. Some men may feel sensitive or uncomfortable. Society has constructed virginity as a female issue. A woman’s hymen, which typically tears during her first intercourse, is seen as a variable that can be invasively gauged. The term “losing your virginity” connotes that virginity is something to disinherit. It implies that there is nothing to be gained by your first time, but rather you should mourn the loss of purity associated with virginity. Everyone has their own definitions of virginity. Some people consider oral sex the pinnacle of adulthood, while

others anal. It’s important to remember that virginity is a construct. Sex is important, but it doesn’t define you. No one cares at what age you’ve lost your virginity or whether you have at all. Having sex does not induct you into adulthood. In fact, some fornicators revert into a childlike state, where they brag about their sexual conquests to make themselves feel superior. We become adults when we accept our decisions and embrace what makes us happy. — Kristen DiPietra is an undeclared sophomore

SENIOR STUDYING ABROAD IN LONDON

Gay and straight life more intertwined overseas

After leaving Binghamton, I was pleasantly surprised by the acceptance, sexual openess found studying abroad Michael Rulli

Sex Columnist

Hello, it’s me. Binghamton, have you missed me? Being across the pond has been pretty interesting so far, but perhaps the most surprising aspect of London is its love for sex. All things sex. It’s on every street corner and I know what you’re thinking: that you could see the same thing on any street corner in New York. But not like this. In Binghamton, for example,

the only sex shops you see are down Court Street in the seedy side of town, where a huge billboard protrudes into the sky with “ADULT” in red emblazoned onto a yellow background; where in the parking lot, cars with older “gentlemen” sit all day and night waiting for who knows what; where private booths are advertised and anal beads are used as a curtain for the doorway. That side of sex is secretive and filled with an inner shame. You enter with your head held low and you pray your grandmother never finds out you stopped in to pick up some lube or poppers.

Well, let me tell you, that’s just not the case in London. Currently, I’m sitting in a welllit, proudly licensed sex/book shop. I’m not talking about porn magazine books — just regular old books. From Charles Dickens to J.K. Rowling. Full bondage suits are on mannequins right across a display for the best contemporary poets. When you think of sexual openness, you think of Parisians, not Londoners, but take my word for it, there’s sex everywhere here and it’s even more creative than in New York. I never thought I’d be able to top some of the

“unique” performance artists I’ve seen throughout Brooklyn and Manhattan, but here I’ve seen a naked man wearing a pig’s head demanding to be spanked, a heterosexual couple standing bare across from one another, wearing only glitter and slapping each other across the face for five minutes, an archer with a dildo for an arrow — and don’t get me started on the drag queens. In this country, it seems that no one is trying to pass for a woman, but rather a being from a world that’s much greater than our own. In New York City, regardless of how open it all seems to

be, anything that goes against the norm is just that. It’s still going against the norm. Here, it doesn’t seem so taboo. It doesn’t seem so vulgar. When I wear a bondage choker to the theater I get complimented on my nail color rather than odd stares from elderly people thinking I need to find Jesus. They may still be thinking it but at least they’re not screaming “faggot” at me. From the other side, sex is exactly what it should be: celebrated and everywhere. What I was most surprised by was how intertwined gay life and straight life are here. Gay

bars and the famous Soho (their version of Greenwich Village) are not exclusively for gay people. Not that they are mixed as much in America, but I find that in New York City, straight people heading to a gay bar is more of a novelty. Here though, they want to go just because it’s a nice pub or because the music is better. The schism between gay and straight seems to have already shifted. Perhaps America will follow suit, but I’m not holding out for a hero on that one. — Michael Rulli is a senior majoring in English

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SEX ISSUE

Increase your stamina with HWS classes, personal training East and West Gym offer options to keep students active

E.Jay Zarett Sports Editor

For Sex Issue, Pipe Dream Sports profiled some of the places and ways on campus to work out in order to improve your stamina and fitness. West Gym For a student looking for a structured workout program or a unique fitness class, it can probably be found at the West Gym, offered through Binghamton University’s health and wellness department. Almost all students are required to take two credits of classes through the health and wellness department, but 10 credits can be taken through the department and applied for graduation. Students can also minor in health and wellness, a 24-credit program. “Being able to take wellness classes at BU makes me improve areas of my health [inside] and outside of the classroom,” said Adam Rusch, a senior majoring in mathematics. The health and wellness department offers a variety of physical activity classes, including ones which focus on weight training, aerobic exercises, swimming classes, aquatic training, marathon running and many others. According to Sarah Thompson, a lecturer in the health and wellness department, there is something for everyone. “We have a very broad range of offerings,” Thompson said. “By the time a student finishes the semester, they should have a really good fundamental base to basically go into any fitness center and they would have the basics about how to exercise safely and effectively.” Students in health and wellness classes receive personalized attention from a professional

instructor and work with them to achieve his or her fitness goals throughout the semester. “Students come in for different reasons,” Thompson said. “The goals of the students are going to be very different. But, what’s unique about our classes, [is] we have a curriculum, we have a set outcome, but we’re flexible to working with a student in terms of where they’re at and what their goals are.” Regardless of which class students take, an attendance policy is usually in place. This means that one is forced to exercise at least twice per week, leading to consistency and improvement in workouts. “The instructor’s in the class every single day; they are guiding them through the exercise and giving constant feedback on their form and technique,” Thompson explained. “Our instructors will be able to facilitate their learning.” East Gym The East Gym offers a plethora of options for getting fit, including over 15 different exercise classes per semester, similar to those sponsored by the health and wellness department at the West Gym. These classes are broken into six different categories — cardio, strength training, cardio/ strength combination, yoga/ pilates, dance and aqua. While classes in the health and wellness department are offered for credit, the classes in the East Gym are usually not. They are optional and are all taught by certified BU students, according to the campus recreation website. “The instructor was really friendly and got us really pumped for spin,” said Paola Anteri, who participates in spin classes and is a senior majoring in business administration. “She seemed a

Kevin Sussy/Pipe Dream Photographer Adjunct lecturer Alenna McDonald leads her wellness through yoga class on Friday afternoon in the West Gym.

year older than me but she acted really in charge and knew her stuff, so I respected her.” While the fitness classes and FitSpace are well-known options for working out in the East Gym, there is another alternative that students may not know about — exercising with a personal trainer. “Anyone and everyone is eligible for personal training,” said Cindy Cowden, the senior associate director of Campus Recreation, in an email. “You also do not need a Campus Recreation membership — personal training sessions are sold independently, but can be a great supplement to your current workout routine.”

Students, faculty, staff and community members are all eligible to purchase personal training packages. One hour session costs $25, with packages available to bring down the price per hour. Group rates are also available and current students receive a 20 percent discount. In group classes, programs are designed to fit the entire group’s needs, but in personal training, goals are developed to meet the needs of the individual. “Each client is unique, which means their program will be individually designed,” Cowden wrote. “A regimen is developed after you and your trainer have

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everyone, but according to Cowden, that isn’t the case. She feels that every person could benefit from sessions with a personal trainer. “If you don’t know where to start with a workout program, we can introduce you to our equipment and how to use it properly,” Cowden wrote. “You may also benefit from a trainer if you have been working out for some time but need someone to push you to the next level. With a little guidance from a personal trainer, you’ll have more efficient and productive workouts. You’ll achieve your goals faster and you’ll feel stronger.”

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BU plays in Stetson Classic

Binghamton earns pair of wins at tournament

Joseph Burns

Contributing Writer

The Binghamton softball team struggled to handle its competition this weekend, losing three of its five games in the Stetson Tournament. “Overall, we were disappointed with the results,” BU head coach Michelle Burrell said. “We made some mistakes and I felt like we kind of gave away the games.” The tournament started on a sour note for the Bearcats (7-7) as they dropped close games to Stetson (20-10) and Wagner (79) on Friday afternoon. Against the hosts, senior designated player Griffin McIver came up big in the top of the seventh with a one-out home run over the right field fence to tie

I didn't feel as though the pitchers that we saw were that overpowering. We didn't work to make adjustments during the game and we weren't putting enough pressure on their defense —Michelle Burrell BU Head Coach

the game. Then, senior pitcher Cara Martin shut down the Hatters’ lineup in the bottom of the inning and forced the game into extra innings. BU, however, failed to capitalize and was ultimately defeated after failing to score with the bases loaded in the top of the eighth. An RBI single for Stetson in the bottom of the frame secured an 8-7 victory. Binghamton’s matchup versus Wagner brought little relief, as a stagnant Bearcat offense scraped together only three hits in the entire game. Senior first baseman Lisa Cadogan cracked open a scoreless tie in the bottom of the fourth inning with a solo home run to left field. Momentum quickly changed after that, as a Binghamton throwing error followed by two unearned runs in the seventh led to a 3-1 Wagner lead and eventual victory. When asked where she thought her team fell short, Coach Burrell had a direct response. “[We hit] too many pop flies and we weren’t putting the ball in play hard,” Burrell said. “Offensively, we need to do a better job of using all of the tools we have in our lineup and making adjustments to the pitchers early on in the game.” Binghamton proceeded to make some clear adjustments at the plate in Saturday’s opener against University of Tennessee at Martin (15-10). Sophomore outfielder Jessica Rutherford sparked BU’s offense, collecting four hits, scoring three times and driving in three runs. Junior shortstop Crysti Eichner contributed as well, driving in three runs. Senior outfielder Sydney Harbaugh finished 2-for-4 on the day while sophomore pitcher Sarah Miller improved to 4-4 on the season

earning the 9-2 victory. BU missed its opportunity for retribution in Saturday evening’s rematch against Wagner. Lackluster performances on offense and defense set the table for a 9-0-shutout loss. Harbaugh and Eichner had BU’s only two hits, while junior pitcher Shelby Donhauser fell to 1-1 on the season. “I didn’t feel as though the pitchers we saw were that overpowering,” Burrell said. “[We have] good speed and power that we didn’t use. We didn’t work to make adjustments during the game and we weren’t putting enough pressure on their defense.” On Sunday morning, Binghamton finished the weekend tournament on a high note, as Eichner led the Bearcats to their second win over UT Martin by a score of 6-5 in extra innings. Setting the tone early with an RBI double in the first inning, Eichner drew a bases-loaded walk to tie the game during the top of the sixth. A sacrifice fly from Eichner in the eighth allowed freshman pinch runner Allison Pritchard to score the goahead run. Senior catcher Taylor Chaffee went 3-for-4 at the plate while Miller improved her record to 5-4. Rutherford finished the tournament with a team-high .600 batting average, going 9-for-15 over three days. “It was good to finish the way that we did,” Burrell said. “But overall, we hoped for better results.” Binghamton is set to return to action at the Maryland Invitational on Friday. First pitch is set for 2:15 p.m. against North Dakota State from the Maryland Softball Stadium in College Park, Maryland.

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Binghamton swept in four-game series at Delaware

Bearcats' pitching staff struggles to hold late leads against explosive Blue Hens offense

William Schwartz Contributing Writer

In hopes of finding the jolt needed to get its season up and running, the Binghamton baseball team took on Delaware in a four-game series over the weekend. That jolt, however, was nowhere to be found as the Bearcats (2-12) were swept by the Blue Hens (11-4), continuing their disappointing start to the non-conference season. “I think to sum up the series, a major part of the problem we’ve had in the past and one that we continued to have last weekend, was bringing guys out of the bullpen,” BU head coach Tim Sinicki said. “We really just haven’t been able to do a good job either keeping us within striking distance or hanging on to leads.” Binghamton met the full wrath of Delaware’s high-octane offense directly in Friday’s series opener, as its pitching was pummeled en route to a 13-2 defeat. The game was kept relatively close for the opening few innings, but the Blue Hens’ nine-run barrage in the sixth put the Bearcats well out of reach. The Bearcats fared no better on Saturday, dropping both legs of the double header. With the score tied at two in the sixth inning of the first contest, the game looked to be up for grabs entering its latter stages. But after failing to score and giving up two runs over the next two innings, the Bearcats were again dealt a defeat.

The second half of the double header highlighted the Bearcats’ frustrations, as BU relinquished a 7-2 lead to lose the game, 9-7, despite outhitting Delaware 15-7 in the game. The streak of disappointing play continued through Sunday’s series finale, with Binghamton again losing a lead late in the game. After spending much of the contest with a 3-1 advantage, BU conceded four runs over the course of the seventh and eighth innings. The contest finished with a 5-4 scoreline, capping off the weekend for the Bearcats. There were still some bright spots over the course of the series. In particular, redshirt sophomore pitcher Jacob Wloczewski made his season debut after being sidelined with an injury, surrendering six hits and just one run over five innings. “Jake pitched really well,” Sinicki said. “All in all, for a first outing of the year, he did exactly what we were hoping he would do, which was pitch well, feel healthy and give us a chance to win a ballgame.” With the non-conference 2016 campaign yielding few positive results, Sinicki believes the team is a work in progress. “Every time we take the field, we want to win games and I think Provided by BU Athletics everybody does that,” he said. “At the same time, at this time Redshirt sophomore pitcher Jacob Wloczewski surrendered just one run over five innings in the Bearcats’ game against Delaware on Sunday. of year in the non-conference schedule, we play with lineups, in hopes that when we do start still searching for answers.” against Pennsylvania in a on Saturday from Meiklejohn we try to find what roles guys are conference play, we’ve got those The Bearcats are set to three-game series. The first Stadium in Philadelphia, best suited for and we do all that things figured out, and we’re not return to action next weekend game is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Pennsylvania.

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Raquel Panitz/Pipe Dream Photographer Junior Callon Williams tallied her 11th goal of the season in Binghamton’s loss at Marist on Saturday.

Bearcats' attack halted

BU falls, 4-3, to Marist in defensive stalemate Evan Cole Contributing Writer

In an extremely low-scoring game, the Binghamton women’s lacrosse team came up short in a battle of grit and grind, falling, 4-3, to Marist (3-3) on Saturday. The seven combined goals are the lowest in Binghamton program history, as the Bearcats (3-4) struggled to create offensive chances against an energized Marist defense. “It was a really tough loss for us and we’re trying to move forward,” BU head coach Stephanie Allen said. “It was just not our day on the offensive end. We’re working to improve on this.” The Bearcats started the game strongly, as junior midfielder Callon Williams scored her 11th goal of the season just over four minutes into the first half — Williams has scored in every game so far this season for the Bearcats. After the Red Foxes evened the score at one, freshman midfielder

Rebecca Golderman broke the tie by scoring in her fifth consecutive game to hand Binghamton the lead at halftime. Marist tied the game at two with a goal early in the second half, but Binghamton didn’t take long to strike back. Golderman broke through the defense for a second time to give BU a 3-2 lead with 22:57 remaining. But after 18 scoreless minutes, the Red Foxes scored consecutive goals to take — and hold — a late lead in the defensive stalemate. Both teams posted clearing percentages under 80 percent while combining for 31 total turnovers. “Our defense has been pushing themselves on a daily basis,” Allen said. “They’re playing really well together as a unit. No matter who’s in the game, they’re looking to support one another and back each other. They’re taking risks and it’s paying off right now.” While the Bearcats struggled offensively throughout the game,

their defense shined despite the loss. Binghamton forced the Red Foxes into 14 turnovers and, once again, both of BU’s goalies were bright spots in the net. Sophomore Emma Jehle allowed just one goal over 20 minutes of playing time while senior Erin McNulty made seven saves in the cage. “Both goalies have really been challenging each other on a weekly basis,” Allen said. “We’re pretty pleased with their consistency.” The Bearcats have just three non-conference games remaining in the season, before opening up America East play at home against New Hampshire on April 2. After playing five of its first seven contests on the road, two of BU’s next three games will occur in Vestal. Binghamton is set to continue its non-conference stretch against Sacred Heart. First draw against the Pioneers is set for noon on Sunday from the Bearcats Sports Complex in Vestal, New York.

The Binghamton men’s tennis team fell flat over the weekend, dropping its match to 53rd-ranked Cornell, 7-0. The Bearcats were only able to take just two sets in Ithaca, as their struggles persisted from first doubles all the way to sixth singles. The women’s team suffered a similar fate, dropping two matches to Temple and Fordham. For the men, senior Eliott Hureau and freshman Ludovico Cestarollo almost took a set at first doubles, but ultimately fell short in their 7-6 defeat. After the Bearcats lost the doubles point, they were unable to get any momentum going before the match got out of control. Binghamton head coach Nick Zieziula was critical of his team’s effort. “We need to get much tougher in order to close out matches and sets,” Zieziula said in a press release to bubearcats. com. “We give ourselves chances and opportunities up to a point but we don’t trust the process the whole way through.” Close matches at fifth and

sixth singles were ultimately the highlight of the contest for the Bearcats, as they were able to take those matchups to three sets before ultimately falling. Freshman Valentin Bouchet bounced back from a 6-2 first-set defeat to take the second set, 6-4, before ultimately dropping the third set at the fifth singles slot. Junior Frenk Kote won his first set before dropping the last two at the sixth singles slot. In the women’s 7-0 loss to Temple, the Bearcats failed to win two matches that were up in the air heading into the third set. Senior Sara Kohtz won the first set in her first singles match, but could not finish off Temple’s Alina Abdurakhimova in her 5-7, 6-4, 10-6 defeat. Seniors Shea Brodsky and Alexis Tashiro followed suit, as both were unable to win the third set in their respective singles matches. The Bearcats had an opportunity to compete in a close matchup against a bigger school, but were unable to close out their matches on top. “The more tiebreakers we play, the better we get at handling the high-stress situations,” said head coach Libby McGovern. The doubles point, which

the Bearcats were unable to take against Temple or Sunday’s opponent, Fordham, ended up being decisive in their latter matchup. A 4-3 loss in in the Bronx saw the Bearcats nearly grab a win against the Rams, but splitting the singles matches caused the Bearcats to come up just short again. A notable victory for the Bearcats in their match against Fordham came in the form of Tashiro’s comeback effort. After dropping the first set, 6-1, Tashiro came up with 7-5 and 10-7 victories to seal the comeback. “Her mindset changed from being aggressive early in points to putting a lot more balls in play every point and working the point to her advantage by taking control with her forehand,” McGovern said. The men’s tennis team is set to suit up next when it travels to Buffalo on Friday at 1 p.m. from the Miller Tennis Center in Williamsville, New York, while the women will look to end their two game losing skid when they host Marist. First serve is set for Friday at 7 p.m. from the Binghamton Tennis Center in Binghamton, New York.

We give ourselves chances and opportunities up to a point but we don't trust the process the whole way through —Nick Zieziula BU Men's Head Coach

Provided by BU Athletics Pictured: BU junior Frenk Kote.

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Bearcats score just three goals in loss at Marist See Page 15 Tuesday, March 15, 2016

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The Binghamton men’s lacrosse team fell to Delaware in its home opener on Saturday.

Binghamton drops home opener to Delaware Despite five-point performance by Maher, late struggles keep Bearcats winless in 2016 Jeffrey Twitty Assistant Sports Editor

Against Delaware on Saturday, it took the Binghamton men’s lacrosse team just one half to outdo its season goal-per-game average. However, after a 7-2 run by Delaware (3-5) to close the contest, Binghamton (0-4) dropped an overtime thriller, 1211. With a revamped offensive scheme, BU jumped out to a 3-1 lead by the end of the first period. Leading the charge for the Bearcats was senior Johnny Maher; a four-year member of BU’s midfield, Maher made his first career start at attack, and it was an exciting one. He posted

two points in the first frame en route to a five-point day with three goals and two assists. “He did a great job,” BU head coach Scott Nelson said of Maher. “He did exactly what we wanted him to do. He put pressure on the goal. He [picked-up] some great grounders coming from behind the goal.” After another goal by Maher to open the second quarter, Delaware put in three straight scores to even the tally at four with under six minutes to play in the half. Picking up the pace, the Bearcats answered back with four consecutive goals of their own in the half’s final five minutes, with a score by sophomore midfielder Stephen Petrelli at the six-second

mark to push BU ahead, 8-4. After a back-and-forth opening to the third period, senior midfielder Steve DeLargy ended Delaware’s scoring drought midway through the quarter to cut Binghamton’s lead to three. Freshman midfielder Joe Licata then scored his second goal of the game for BU, but the Blue Hens responded by finding the goal two more times to make the mark 9-7 in Binghamton’s favor. But another late push to close the quarter, sparked by back-toback goals from senior midfielder Zach Scaduto and Maher pushed Binghamton’s lead back to four to close the third. Delaware got right back to closing in on Binghamton’s lead

in the final 15, with redshirt freshman Andrew Romagnoli completing a hat trick with 12:23 left in the quarter. On the following faceoff, senior midfielder Tyler Mardian delivered a feed to junior attackman Paul Major for Delaware’s second score in eight seconds. Aware of Delaware’s ability to strike quickly in transition, Nelson believes that the Blue Hens’ quick strike offense overwhelmed the Bearcats on Saturday. “We were just not tough today in the fourth quarter,” he said. “We’ve [got] tough kids; they just weren’t tough today in the fourth quarter.” DeLargy made it three straight for Delaware with an

unassisted goal at 8:07, cutting BU’s lead to one for the first time since the second quarter. Despite registering three shots on their next possession, the Bearcats were unable to notch an insurance goal in the quarter’s waning minutes. Following a BU turnover and a successful clear attempt by Delaware, the Blue Hens called a timeout with under one minute to go in regulation and possession of the ball. On Delaware’s next play, the adjustment paid off, as DeLargy scored his third goal of the game to tie it at 11 with 15 seconds to go. After two more Binghamton shot attempts, the game went into overtime with Delaware on a 4-0 run.

“I just don’t think we were as aggressive to the goal and [Delaware] had the ball a lot,” Nelson said. He continued, “We played very tentative in the beginning of the third quarter and that’s what really hurt us.” Binghamton also had trouble opening up the overtime period. After a faceoff win by Delaware to begin the period, it only took the Blue Hens 39 seconds to score their fifth consecutive goal off of the stick of Romagnoli to give Delaware the victory, 12-11. Binghamton is set to return to action against UMBC on Saturday to open America East action. First face-off is set for 1 p.m. from the Bearcats Sports Complex in Vestal, New York.