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VIRTUAL SPRING FLING: TAP THAT
Whether you’re an experienced tap dancer itching to perform on stage or a beginner who has never worn a pair of tap shoes, Tap That, a Student Association (SA)-chartered organization geared toward those interested in the dance style, provides a space for dancers of all skill levels to practice their moves.

SOCCER TEENS TAKE CENTER STAGE IN ‘THE WOLVES’
When performing on stage, actors are expected to master both body language and speech to effectively deliver the play’s storyline. For the cast members of “The Wolves,” the Theatre Department’s first Mainstage production of the fall semester, soccer skills are an added necessity.

Ella Mualem believes that graphic design goes beyond just knowing the software — it’s a visual expression of ideas.
“Graphic design is not so much a focus on the software as it is with the concepts. … It’s like a digital translator,” Mualem said. “When you think of a translator, you think of taking someone’s words in one language and translating it into another, and graphic design is taking someone’s ideas and translating it into something visually understandable.”

CRAZY RICH ASIANS FINALLY MAKES ME CRAZY PROUD TO BE AN ASIAN-AMERICAN
It took 25 years for Hollywood to finally feature an all-Asian cast with an Asian American lead, with the last Hollywood film featuring a cast of majority Asians being released in 1993. At 20 years old, I essentially grew up with little to no Asian celebrities I could look up to as role models.

NEW SPACE IN APPALACHIAN OFFERS TOOLS, MATERIALS FOR CREATIVITY
Binghamton University’s new STEAM Room, located in Appalachian Collegiate Center, emphasizes the importance of the arts element to the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and math by allowing students to experiment with their creative sides through various projects.

UPDATE YOUR WARDROBE AT NEW DOWNTOWN CLOTHING SHOP
Stepping into Tesorina Boutique on Chenango Street is like walking into a bohemian paradise. The store, the name of which is drawn from the Italian word for “little treasure,” offers a variety of clothing for women of all ages and sizes, ranging from elegant dresses and flirty tops to distressed denim and fringed suede sandals.

GET GRINCH-Y WITH DIY GREEN FACE MASKS
This finals week, Pipe Dream decided to combine the good, the bad and the freezing in a de-stressing activity — creating DIY Christmas-y, Grinch-like face masks. The masks are easy to make with a blender to clear up your stressed out, sleep-deprived skin, while providing some holiday cheer.

COUPLE INTRODUCES RAMEN RESTAURANT TO DOWNTOWN BINGHAMTON
For some, ramen is defined as the quintessential college meal, trademarked by its curly yellow noodles drowned in an artificially flavored broth that can be cooked in minutes. At Nomikui Ramen, though, ramen noodles are anything but instant — preparing the authentic-style broth can take up to 24 hours.

FALL 2019 RESTAURANT WEEK: 205 DRY
Walking into 205 Dry, the hidden speakeasy nestled on bustling State Street, feels identical to looking into a time capsule of the Roaring ’20s. With its antique furnishing, quirky decor and hint of modern elements, the restaurant and bar attracts Binghamton students and local residents alike.

BAND IS ANYTHING BUT BASIC
With its unconventional electronic sounds, abstract lyrics and upbeat rhythms that make an impression on listeners, the Binghamton-born experimental synth-pop project Basic Printer is returning to its hometown, playing at Spotlight on Court Street on April 12 with student band natural born kissers.

PIPE DREAM’S GUIDE TO LOCAL RESTAURANTS OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Nevertheless, a handful of local eateries are still offering takeout and delivery options, and those staying in Binghamton for the rest of the semester can still satisfy food cravings by ordering in and supporting their favorite independent restaurants. From homemade Asian cuisine to fancy tapas and cocktails, here are some popular Binghamton-area establishments that are still open and running.

21 SAVAGE TO HEADLINE FALL CONCERT
Binghamton University students will be digging into their “Bank Account” this semester to see 21 Savage perform at the BU Events Center. The Student Association Programming Board (SAPB) is following its fifth consecutive year of rap and hip-hop concerts by bringing the rapper to headline the 2018 fall concert.