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College Democrats and College Republicans participate in third-annual Great Debate

The third-annual Great Debate saw a microcosm of the political tension sweeping the country this election year. It began in 2022, bringing Republicans, Democrats, and, at the time, Libertarians, together to discuss...


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Mayor Kraham proposes law targeting illicit cannabis sales

Mayor Jared Kraham’s proposed legislation targeting the illicit sale of cannabis products is projected to help regulate unsafe consumption in the city of Binghamton. On Oct. 22, Kraham proposed a new law...


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Group of alumni return to campus for quinquennial tradition

Over 30 years ago, seven friends were brought together at Binghamton University. A bottle of scotch began a tradition that allowed them to revisit their roots and build new memories. After a...


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Judge finds Hamail Waddell guilty of two misdemeanors

Binghamton City Court Judge William Pelella found Hamail Waddell guilty of both misdemeanor charges on Tuesday afternoon. A two-day trial was held about one month ago, where Paul Battisti, the district attorney,...


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Community organizers spearhead housing justice rally, encampment

To advocate for their unhoused neighbors affected by the housing crisis and demand action from local officials, community members held a rally outside the Broome County Department of Social Services office. The...


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Former Sierra Club president, alumnus delivers lecture

The Human Rights Institute hosted Aaron Mair ‘84, an activist and former Sierra Club president, for a discussion exploring intersectionality and the climate crisis on Thursday. The lecture, held in Casadesus Recital...


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PULSE hosts 14th-annual Breast Cancer Festival

The Powerful United Ladies Striving to Elevate held its 14th-annual Breast Cancer Festival, themed My Body, My Cure this year, to spread awareness and promote education for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Held...


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Gov. Hochul, State Legislature expand Tuition Assistance Program

More than 40,000 newly eligible students have submitted applications for New York’s Tuition Assistance Program following eligibility expansion and increased funding. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced significant changes to TAP in April 2024,...


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Alumnus publishes book with tips for the classroom

Perry Binder ‘81, a professor at Georgia State University, recently authored his fourth book, helping professors and teachers brainstorm creative ways to engage students. The book, “Innovative College Teaching: Tips & Insights...


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Presentation on queer erasure in education held Tuesday

As anti-LGBTQ+ legislation continues to be passed throughout the United States, on-campus organizations met to discuss the struggles the queer community faces in education. The Rainbow Pride Union and the Education Minor...