Community

From prisons to hospitals, Sodexo's services reach beyond dining halls

As Binghamton University students sit down for breakfast, lunch and dinner served by Sodexo, many are unaware of the magnitude of the presence that the company has on campus and around the...


Community

At town hall meeting, a call to end discrimination at BU

Lecture Hall 13 was overflowing Thursday night as students dragged in extra chairs and filled doorways to discuss the prevalence of discrimination on campus. A group calling itself Students for Change at...


Community

Local businesses brace for January slow-down

When finals end and students head home for winter break, favorite Downtown businesses have learned to adjust to the time off from the University rush. Binghamton has a population of approximately 47,000...


Community

Runner show off best bad taste, worst of winter fashion in 5K

The run, co-sponsored by the College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA), began in Lot S in front of Newing College and ended between Academic Buildings A and B. ...


Speakers

Energy Executives talk options to empower local areas

SUNY BEST (Business and Education Cooperative of the Southern Tier) hosted the New York Winter Statewide Energy Tour Thursday at BU to discuss the state’s clean energy policies and initiatives and how ...


Community

Demonstrators march to fight racism at Binghamton University and beyond

As protests were staged in New York, Missouri and across the country, hundreds of Binghamton University students came together to make their voices heard on campus. ...


Community

For those without, Binghamton University's food pantry can provide help

Bear Necessities, an on-campus food pantry at Binghamton University, provides students with food and personal care items at no cost. ...


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...


Community

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,...


Community

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. ...