Katie Shafsky

Contributing Release Writer

kshafsk1@binghamton.edu

59 Articles


Art

The Binghamton Mural Review: Part 4

Slowly canvassing the Union, Release continues to review Binghamton University’s finest — and most unrefined — wall art. The Ping Pong Room (Room 029 in the Undergrounds) We use the word “mural”...


Music

Big Sean lights up the Events Center

The Events Center was filled with students ready to bounce on Thursday night as Big Sean headlined the fall concert. Cozz, who recently toured with J.Cole, opened with a set that was...


Music

Adrian Lux and Cozz to open for Big Sean

After being signed to J. Cole’s label, Cozz joined the rapper on his successful “Forest Hills Drive Tour.” ...


Music

Magic Man to perform at homecoming tailgate

The band will perform at a stage located next to the West Gym as part of the tailgate, which will take place in the Events Center parking lot from 3 p.m. to ...


Music

Rapper TobyMac to headline the Events Center on Oct. 8

TobyMac’s sixth album, “Eye on It,” which experimented with a dubstep sound, debuted No. 1 on the Billboard 200. ...


Food

How to make it to break fast without breaking down: a guide to Yom Kippur

Whether you are fasting for the first time, or are working on year number 9-ish — let’s not count freshman year when you went out — Release is here to help you ...


Arts & Culture

Big Sean to headline fall concert

Rapper Big Sean will make Binghamton a “Dark Sky Paradise” when he headlines the fall concert at the Events Center on October 15. The grammy-nominated rapper — who recently wrapped up a...


Food

Restaurant Week, Fall 2015: The Loft at 99

The Loft at 99 changes their menu twice a year, and Restaurant Week falls at a perfect time for them to test out dishes before they unveil new selections. ...


Music

Miley Cyrus drops album, and possibly acid, with "Dead Petz"

“Space Boots” is the song that you’d imagine the titular character from “Zenon: Girl of 21st Century” would listen to if she were into indie pop in 2015. ...


Lifestyles

It's the most wonderful time of the year: how to celebrate syllabus week

Nights filled with drinking and binge eating can take a toll on your body during your college years, and syllabus week is the perfect time to get on track to keeping yourself ...