Campus News

BU continues construction on new welcome center

Binghamton University is continuing construction on a new welcome center at the campus’ main entrance. Last year, the BU Council — a body responsible for certain University operations — voted to build...


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GSEU protests for a 'living wage'

Students walking past the Peace Quad witnessed “over 50 people” gather in a protest last Wednesday afternoon. The protest was a part of the latest campaign by Binghamton University’s chapter of the...


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YDSA petition for student staff compensation

The Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) have launched a “Save the RAs Compensation” Petition. In October 2022, the department of Residential Life at Binghamton University announced that the Resident Assistant (RA)...


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New lecture hall to open in 2026

Next year, Binghamton University students may see the beginnings of a new lecture hall and classroom building — thanks to a $60 million grant. The new lecture hall will be built across...


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BU offers legal sex update option

Students will be met with a new gender identification option this semester. Last June, New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the legal implementation of a SUNY Board of Trustees mandate, requiring...


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New campus renovation projects continue

Construction has progressed across Binghamton University’s campus this fall semester. This semester, the campus has seen a multitude of construction projects underway. The renovations include ongoing construction on the third floor of...


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BingMotorsports constructs their first electric vehicle

Binghamton Motorsports (BingMotorsports) has gone electric. BingMotorsports, a club and collegiate team that falls under the Binghamton University chapter of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), is attempting to build an electric...


Community

SUNY applicants double after new initiatives

SUNY has recently seen a “historic growth” in applications. This fall, SUNY launched a two-week no-fee application process open to any students interested in applying. On Oct. 25 SUNY had dropped the...


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East Gym dress code resolution passes

A resolution recently passed in an attempt to settle the East Gym dress code debate. Mackenzie Cooper, a freshman majoring in philosophy, politics and law and Batia Rabin, an undeclared freshman, are...


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"Rent" director resigns after backlash

The director of the spring Mainstage production, “Rent,” has resigned due to negative reactions to his team’s callback list. On Nov. 30, Barbara Wolfe, director of the undergraduate theatre program, announced that...