Sam Lillianthal
Arts Editor
slillia1@binghamton.edu
106 Articles
Food
All 12 Marketplace options ranked
Binghamton University may have four dining halls spread throughout campus in the residential communities, but at the heart of campus lies the Marketplace in the University Union. With higher prices and (potentially)...
Music
Top 10 albums of 2022
The book is closing on 2022, and what a year it has been for music. Giant stars came back out of the shadows after COVID-19 and delivered some of their best work...
Movies
"Tár:" a subtly haunting character study
One of the most fascinating films of the year, “Tár” lets the chips fall where they may, including what director Todd Field’s true feelings are on the protagonist and whether art can...
On-Campus Events
Check out these de-stress events to cope with finals week
Finals are undoubtedly one of the most stressful times for students throughout the semester. Big exams and papers are the only things on our minds, but sometimes the mind should be cleared....
Listicle
First Friday events for the month of December
In the month of December, First Friday has a multitude of exciting events to explore and discover from the innovative art world of Binghamton. Starting on Friday, Dec. 2, exhibits ranging from...
Movies
What to order at the theater? 'The Menu'
“The Menu” is an act of revenge, a dish best served cold, featuring one of the most entertaining antagonists of the year in Ralph Fiennes’ Chef Slowik. Mark Mylod’s newest feature follows...
Features
The Riot Act Bookstore expands
Starting in a small room that barely fit a few people, the Riot Act Bookstore, located at 127 Main St., has recently expanded its space and added vibrant colors to its walls....
Community
Social justice organizations network in "Solidarity for the Future"
On the weekend before Thanksgiving, local social justice-oriented organizations came together to eat food and discuss ideas at “Solidarity for the Future.” Hosted by the Poverty Awareness Coalition (PAC) and the Roosevelt...
Music
The Backseat Lovers deliver their magnum opus
The Backseat Lovers hit the scene with a bang with “Kilby Girl” blowing up on Tiktok from their album “When We Were Friends,” and since then they have proved to be wise...
Movies
"Bones and All" — a lonely, romantic and horrific work of art
“Bones and All” is about two people on the margins of society, and while the cannibal perspective is there, Luca Guadagnino’s beauteous directing power makes the focus on lovers coping with their...