Vera Saidel
vsaidel@binghamton.edu
18 Articles
Community
City of Binghamton rejects attorney general report's findings, conclusions in excessive force case
The city of Binghamton has rejected the factual findings and conclusions resulting from an investigation by the Office of the New York State Attorney General that found excessive force was used against...
Listicle
Important people at BU
When taking a walk down the Spine to get to class or across the Peace Quad on the way to get lunch, you will undoubtedly run into some important faces. Here are...
Campus News
BU debate director coaches incarcerated individuals
Joseph Leeson-Schatz, Binghamton University’s winning debate director, coaches clubs from the elementary to collegiate level. His newest team of debaters are being coached from prison. Through the National Prison Debate League (NPDL),...
Community
Black Sheep Tavern opens in Downtown Binghamton
Some bargoers may have noticed a new spot brewing in Downtown Binghamton. The Black Sheep Tavern, located at 142 Washington St., opened earlier this month with a menu including casual drinks, as...
Campus News
SA Congress certifies SA E-Board, BU Council representative elections
In an official end to election season, the Student Association (SA) Congress voted to certify the results of last week’s SA E-Board and Binghamton University Council representative elections at their meeting on...
Community
Community holds vigil for Nex Benedict
Binghamton’s community came together on Tuesday to hold a vigil honoring Nex Benedict, a nonbinary high school student who died in February after a physical altercation with three other students. Held at...
Community
State Senate advances flood mitigation bills
The New York State Senate recently passed a series of bills designed to mitigate flooding and improve responses to natural disasters. Spearheaded by several senators, including Andrea Stewart-Cousins, the chamber’s majority leader,...
Feature
Meet the political science professor turned expert witness
As campaign season begins to heat up, Jonathan Krasno, a professor of political science and the chair of the Faculty Senate’s Executive Committee, has made a name for himself as an expert...