Nicole Marks Kaufman
News Editor
nkaufma2@binghamton.edu
72 Articles
Housing Issue
An overview of renters' rights in NY during the coronavirus pandemic
1. According to New York state law, landlords are not allowed to capitalize on the pandemic by “rent gouging,” or increasing rent. In other words, if a student has a current lease,...
Campus News
Positive test rate for COVID-19 remains low, BU calls for more compliance with health and safety guidelines
As Binghamton University enters its fourth week of classes utilizing a hybrid model, the positive test rate for the coronavirus remains low compared to other SUNY schools. However, student compliance is still...
News
TEDxBinghamtonUniversity 2020: William Groner
Pipe Dream Zoom-chatted with attorney William Groner, ’77, who graduated from Binghamton University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. The alumnus speaker is founder and chief executive officer of Settlement Services Arbitration...
Community
BU's Harriet Tubman Center for the Study of Freedom and Equity establishes a truth and reconciliation commission
In response to the deaths of unarmed Black men and women across the nation, Binghamton University’s Harriet Tubman Center for the Study of Freedom and Equity is establishing a Truth and Reconciliation...
Campus News
Dining Halls see menu changes, lack of COVID-19 regulation enforcement
Upon receiving feedback from students, Sodexo has implemented service changes allowing for more diversity in its menu cycle. However, some students are criticizing the lack of enforcement for coronavirus regulations in dining...
Campus News
Socialist student group seeks to get SA-chartered
Despite hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Binghamton University students have formed the Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA), a new political organization seeking to secure a charter from the Student Association...
Science & Research
MedMentors On Call aims to provide guidance for premed students
As a child of first-generation immigrants, Teri Lam, ’17, did not know any physicians or medical students to connect with. Now, by co-founding MedMentors On Call, she aims to connect students in...
Campus News
Campus sees changes in dining, transportation and library services in light of COVID-19 guidelines
Whether it’s catching a bus or working through a study session at the library, Binghamton University students will be mandated to wear masks to help curb COVID-19. In compliance with New York...
Community
Instagram account shares stories of sexual violence from BU community
Over 200 stories of sexual violence within the Binghamton University community have been posted on @shareyourstorybing, an Instagram account which has gained over 5,000 followers in less than a week. The account...
Campus News
Stenger announces UPD, campus reform in wake of nationwide movements
On Thursday, Binghamton University revealed the establishment of the George Floyd Memorial Scholarship and the creation of the Campus Citizens Review Board in response to the nationwide protests against police brutality and...