Tresa Karnati
Assistant News Editor
tkarnat1@binghamton.edu
57 Articles
Campus News
MRC hosts 'Culture Chat' recognizing Native American Heritage Month
On Thursday, the Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) hosted a “Culture Chat” in recognition of Native American Heritage Month. The event was held in the MRC Lounge in Library South from 6 p.m...
Community
Hundreds rally in Downtown Binghamton for cease-fire in Gaza, end to U.S. military aid for Israel
On Nov. 4, coinciding with the “National March on Washington: Free Palestine,” students, activists and community members assembled at Binghamton’s Martin Luther King Promenade for an “All Out for Palestine” rally. Organized...
News
Student found deceased outside Bartle Library Tower
Content Warning: This article contains mentions of death. This article was updated on 10/31. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, the Binghamton University Counseling Center’s urgent service...
Campus News
VPSS hosts multicultural voting fair
The Vice President for Student Success and the Student Association collaborated with a diverse array of organizations to host a Multicultural Voting Fair. The fair, held Wednesday from 1 p.m to 3...
SUNY News
Chancellor King unveils $1 million plan to address food insecurity on SUNY campuses
SUNY Chancellor John King recently announced a $1 million plan to fight food insecurity on SUNY campuses that may benefit Binghamton University students. The money funding the initiative — taken out of...
Community
Broome County Suicide Prevention Coalition holds National Suicide Prevention Month programming
The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Broome County is organizing a series of events throughout September to educate residents about available resources for those experiencing suicidal ideation. For September — National Suicide Prevention...
News
Transgender activist Makyyla Holland wins settlement against Broome County Jail
Makyyla Holland, a transgender woman, experienced violence and discrimination in the Broome County Jail. A settlement reached in her lawsuit could aid in passing legislation protecting the rights of incarcerated transgender individuals...
Community
Broome County awarded $1.6 million from landmark opioid settlement
Broome County has received about $1.6 million in settlement money from pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors to aid in combating the opioid epidemic. In 2019, New York State Attorney General Letitia James sued...
Orientation Issue 2023
Dates and events to know at BU
New Student Move-in and Welcome Program (Aug. 18 to Aug. 19) Freshman move-in begins a few days prior to the start of classes. This gives incoming students a chance to settle into...
Campus News
BU trends below goals for diversity in student body, faculty
Binghamton University is not on track to meet all of its 2026 diversity goals — with some statistics declining. Data from BU’s Road Map plan shows that underrepresented minority (URM) students currently...