Mark Kotowicz
Assistant News Editor
mkotowi1@binghamton.edu
39 Articles
Campus News
'No justice, no peace!': Students march to honor Tyre Nichols
“No Justice, No Peace,” echoed around Binghamton University as students and community members marched in solidarity for Tyre Nichols. On Feb. 8, the Black Student Union (BSU) organized a march and rally...
Drug Issue 2022
Students turn to "study drugs" as in-person classes resume
As pressure to academically perform mounts with the return of in-person classes, some Binghamton University students are turning to “study drugs” in an effort to get an edge. “Study drug’’ is a...
Campus News
Memorial held in remembrance of Robert Martin
Hundreds gathered this past Thursday to celebrate the life of Binghamton University student Robert Martin. Martin, a graduate student from Syracuse, New York who died on April 1, was a goalkeeper for...
Community
Shots fired in West Side, no injuries reported
Gunshots were fired across Binghamton’s West Side on Tuesday night. At 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the Binghamton Police Department (BPD) responded to a report of shots fired at 100 Roberts St. The...
Community
"Stand for Ukraine" rally held at Binghamton City Hall
“Slava Ukraini” echoed in Downtown Binghamton as hundreds gathered to show solidarity with Ukraine during the ongoing Russian invasion of the country. The Together for Ukraine Foundation, along with local Ukrainian churches...
Off-Campus News
Two Downtown restaurant owners, one other individual arrested in connection to ongoing investigation
Two owners of Downtown Binghamton restaurants along with one other individual have been arrested in connection with recent sexual assault allegations. On Wednesday, the Binghamton Police Department (BPD) arrested Yaron “Ron” Kweller,...
Off-Campus News
The Colonial, Dos Rios and the Stone Fox open after monthlong closure
After a monthlong closure following an outpour of sexual assault allegations against owners, The Colonial, Dos Rios Cantina and The Stone Fox are open once again. In a Facebook post on Jan....
Off-Campus News
Binghamton Mayor calls for alternate-side parking compliance
Binghamton officials are urging residents to abide by the city’s alternate side parking mandate as students receive parking citations. From Dec. 1, 2021 to March 15, 2022, Binghamton streets are under annual...
Sex Issue 2022
A BU professor's career studying sex
As sex and sexuality remain hot-button topics among some in the United States, one Binghamton University professor has devoted her career to studying the field. Leigh Ann Wheeler, a professor of history,...
Campus News
University covers broad-based fees for Ph.D. students
Binghamton University doctoral students are victorious in the fight for waiving broad-based fees. On Jan. 3, BU President Harvey Stenger and Donald Nieman, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, announced...