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LGBTQ groups talk strategies, tips on how to handle relatives over break

With winter break fast approaching, most students will be going back home and spending time with their families. But for some members of the LGBTQ community, the holidays can pose unique challenges,...


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'The Fight for a Free SUNY' teaches students to advocate for tuition policy change

Advocating for free tuition for all students enrolled in SUNY schools, two members of the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) taught a group of Binghamton University students how to organize...


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P.U.L.S.E. holds eighth annual leadership conference to celebrate female entrepreneurs of color

From jewelry and beauty products to career building and the news cycle, female entrepreneurs of color from a variety of businesses arrived at the eighth annual Powerful United Ladies Striving to Elevate...


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University Union renovations to begin next summer

With a rising student population at Binghamton University, seating options throughout the University Union have become sparse. To address this issue, BU’s Physical Facilities and Union staff are planning renovations to the...


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Anthropology department sees growth, increased transdisciplinary focus since founding in 1962

In 1961, a young professor named Michael Horowitz arrived at Binghamton University with a mission — to create an anthropology department. A year later, Horowitz managed to build a department out of...


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Human Rights Institute forms reading group to discuss recent research

Gathered at the Human Rights Institute (HRI), Binghamton University faculty members gathered for their monthly reading group meeting to discuss race in the history of international human rights and humanitarian law. The...


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Bearcats for Israel, Hillel at Binghamton host annual Aroma Cafe

On Monday, Old Union Hall was transformed into Aroma Cafe, a take on popular Israeli chain Aroma Espresso Bar, giving students a chance to experience Israeli culture at Binghamton University. Bearcats for...


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Q Center holds ceremony for Transgender Day of Remembrance

In the midst of dark skies and heavy snow, a group of students gathered under a white tent in front of the Pegasus Statue to sign a transgender flag as part of...


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Campuswide initiative aims to provide stress relief during finals

Every year, Binghamton University’s Dean of Students Office coordinates De-Stress December, a campuswide initiative aimed at providing stress-reducing activities for students as they prepare for exams and make their way through finals....


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Running low on revenue: Binghamton University struggles to cover employee raises

In a joint memo on Nov. 7 addressed to Binghamton University faculty and staff, University President Harvey Stenger and Donald Nieman, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, spoke out on...