Ella Connors
News Editor
econnor3@binghamton.edu
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2024 Multicultural Issue
BDR to present Exposé spring showcase
The Black Dance Repertoire (BDR) will perform in “Exposé,” their annual spring showcase on April 26. Founded in 1985, BDR is a multi-racial and ethnic dance group that performs at various campus...
Campus News
Dunkin' self-serve kiosk plan delayed
Sodexo and Binghamton University Dining Services (BUDS) were planning to replace cashiers with self-ordering kiosks at the University Union Dunkin’ over spring break. Now, after product shipping delays, the project is “on...
Campus News
Community, campus activists organize Valentine's Day rally for Palestinian liberation, drawing counterprotest
On Valentine’s Day, over 200 community and campus activists came together for a “Free My Palestine” rally on Binghamton University’s Peace Quad. The event was organized by the Binghamton Solidarity Committee, an...
Campus News
At recent basketball game, Zionist Organization led show of solidarity with Omer Neutra
At last Thursday’s men’s basketball game, Binghamton University’s Zionist Organization (BUZO) led a show of solidarity with Omer Neutra, an accepted student who joined the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during his gap...
Sex Issue 2024
'Say the damn word': The state of abortion rights, locally and nationwide
Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June, abortion access has been stuck in a state of limbo across the United States. Though abortion rights have been threatened nationwide,...
Feature
Neurodiversity Club, founded in 2022, strives to create a safe space for all students
The Neurodiversity Club (NDC), founded at Binghamton University in 2022, strives to foster an inclusive environment for all individuals. Upon recognizing a lack of space for neurodivergent students on campus, Kimberly Mourao,...
News
Gov. Hochul delivers annual 'State of the State' address
Earlier this month, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her annual “State of the State Address.” Gov. Hochul, speaking in the New York State Assembly Chamber, unveiled initiatives designed to make New...
Community
Liz L., domestic abuse survivor, resentenced under survivors justice statute
In 2017, Liz L. fatally stabbed her boyfriend after years of domestic violence issues, subsequently pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter — for which she was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Her...
Campus News
Zionist Organization faces pro-Palestinian posters covering walls, desks ahead of speaker event
On Nov. 15, members of Binghamton University’s Zionist Organization (BUZO) entered Lecture Hall 5 for their guest speaker event. Inside, they found pro-Palestinian posters lining the walls and desks. The event —...
On-Campus Events
JUMP Nation hosts first Jump 'N Out event
The Juvenile Urban Multicultural Program (JUMP Nation) held its first ever Jump ’N Out event last Sunday in Old Union Hall. Inspired by the sketch comedy and rap battle improv show, “Wild...