Derin Aksoy
daksoy@binghamton.edu
14 Articles
Drug Issue 2025
Drug use and the rise of hookup culture
On a typical weekend night, college students can be found at local bars and parties, dancing, singing and talking to friends. The lights are colorful, the music is loud and people are...
Restaurant Week Spring 2025
Restaurant Week Spring 2025: Alexander's Cafe
For Restaurant Week, I had the chance to visit Alexander’s Cafe with my photographer, Jared, for a $15 three-course lunch. Walking into the sun-filled environment, we were greeted by big chalkboards full...
On-Campus Events
Chinascope hosts annual Dragon Night
Chinascope, a cultural organization that centers on learning about Chinese culture and bridging gaps between local and international communities, held its annual Dragon Night last Saturday at 6 p.m. in the Mandela...
On-Campus Events
Theatre Department presents William Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'
From Feb. 27 to March 2, the Theatre Department presented “As You Like It.” Adapted by Lisa Rothe, the director and a senior lecturer in theatre, this shortened version of William Shakespeare’s...
Opinions
Stripping the comfort out of 'Gilmore Girls'
“Gilmore Girls” has become a comfort show for many teenagers across the United States — including me — because of its slow-burn plot and simple characters. Though the show has usually served...
Features
Pretty Girls Sweat empowers women to achieve their fitness goals
Since its arrival on campus in fall 2015, Pretty Girls Sweat has made waves as an organization fiercely dedicated to women’s wellness and health education. Spearheaded by three founding members — Ananna...
Opinions
How Snapchat got me a sustainable situationship
I met a guy over the summer who doesn’t even live on the same continent as me. We met and got along very well, spending our days on the beach swimming and...
Listicle
First Friday events for the month of February
The best way to start off your month during the colder months is a trip to Downtown Binghamton with the First Friday Art Walk. Held on the first Friday of every month,...
On-Campus Events
African Student Organization hosts 'Culture Shock'
The African Student Organization held its annual Culture Shock show this Saturday. Powered by lively dance groups, food and music, Culture Shock aimed to foster awareness and appreciation of African culture. The...
On-Campus Events
Department of Theatre presents 'Anything Goes'
Binghamton University opened its mainstage musical “Anything Goes” on Nov. 15. The energetic and colorful musical was directed by Tommy Iafrate, an associate professor and the director of musical theatre, and Melissa...