Campus News
'Israel is my family': University's Jewish community organizes vigil
Students gathered on the Peace Quad Monday night to “Unite Against Terror” at a vigil organized by Binghamton University’s Jewish community amid ongoing violence in Israel. Spearheaded by the BU Zionist Organization...
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Annual University report shows decline in rape, drug and alcohol-related crimes
Binghamton University’s recently released Annual Security and Fire Safety Report indicated a decline in rape and drug and alcohol-related crimes — though dating violence numbers remained constant and stalking cases increased. The...
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PPGen holds Reproductive Rights Rally
The rain didn’t stop Planned Parenthood Generation (PPGen), a student group advocating for reproductive justice, from holding a Reproductive Rights rally this past Sunday. Starting at 1 p.m., PPGen held the rally...
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BU receives funding to expand student services
This year, Binghamton University will use new state funding to expand student life and success offices. In a recent BU Council meeting, Brian Rose, the vice president for student affairs, announced a...
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Five-year plan to improve outdoor spaces on campus underway
Binghamton University’s five-year plan to upgrade campus recreational facilities is in progress. After an approximate three-year planning phase, the project was officially announced in September of last year. The effort is intended...
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OCCT raises minimum wage for drivers
Off Campus College Transport (OCCT), Binghamton University’s student-run, managed and driven bus service, has raised the minimum wage for its drivers from $15.20 to $18 an hour. The increase was part of...
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'Campus Preacher' spews sexist, homophobic rhetoric, inciting Spine chaos
Students descended on Binghamton University’s Spine outside the Library Tower to engage with and confront Keith Darrell, the “Campus Preacher,” who came to campus Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. Amid a University Police...
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University hosts Haudenosaunee Festival
This past Friday and Saturday, Binghamton University hosted the Haudenosaunee Festival, a two-day celebration, on its campus for the first time. With the Haudenosaunee flag flying over campus — which will remain...
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Anti-abortion table draws backlash, student protest
Students for Life of America (SFLA), a pro-life organization that partnered with Binghamton University’s College Republicans, drew backlash with their recent tabling event. On Sept. 18 in the Glenn G. Bartle Library...
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Kaschak Institute to lead launch of climate justice campaign
The Kaschak Institute for Social Justice for Women and Girls recently launched the 1MReady campaign to encourage students to participate in climate action. A coalition, including the Institute, Binghamton 2 Degrees, the...