Community
At sixth-snowiest school in nation, a plan for winter's worst
With an average annual snowfall of over 80 inches, Binghamton University is the sixth snowiest university in the United States. Keeping the city and school safe and clear of snow is an operation...
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Binghamton University, YWCA collaboration looks to suit up community for success
Binghamton University is normally focused on preparing students for future careers, but before the Thanksgiving break administrators had a different focus: employing members of the local community. From Nov. 17 to 24,...
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Binghamton University pledges to improve campus nutrition with Partnership for a Healthier America
According to BU’s B-Healthy Initiative, the University has agreed to a total of 23 changes by joining the initiative. ...
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Panel looks to guide international students in housing process
ISSS hosted a panel of seven international BU students and a Binghamton police officer on Thursday in the Old University Union to give advice to students who are considering moving. Speakers gave ...
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Thanksgiving rush sees students scramble for a ride home
As the number of Binghamton University students continues to increase, more are running into trouble getting home for the holidays. ...
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With text alerts, off-campus students get sense of safety
Binghamton’s City Hall and Police Department are getting tech-savvy when it comes to improving the public safety of city residents and of students living Downtown. Last Monday, Mayor Rich David announced the...
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As holidays approach, dorm communities collect gifts for families in need
Students can sign up and receive a bag, which is designated for a certain age and gender for participants to shop for, to ensure no children are left out. ...
Community
Downtown Binghamton Masonic Temple to be put up for public auction
Since 2012, when the county seized the building, the property has gone through numerous owners, ending with the the Binghamton Housing Group LLC, which failed to pay property and school taxes. ...
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SUNY board requests $300M in new funding
For 2014-2015, SUNY’s resolution called for an increase of 10.5 percent, or an extra $180.3 million. This year, SUNY is calling for almost double that amount and, according to David Doyle, SUNY ...
Speakers
Following local and state elections, NYPIRG sets sights on goals for year
Wednesday’s program featured Blair Horner, the legislative director of NYPIRG. Horner delivered a breakdown of the local, state and national elections, and their implications on policies that will affect both college students ...