Staff Editorials

Broome County Jail must fulfill Holland settlement's promises

Last week, a settlement was finally reached in Makyyla Holland’s lawsuit, which has the potential to aid in passing legislation to protect the rights of transgender people incarcerated across New York state....


Staff Editorials

Opioid settlement is a Band-Aid fix

Broome County recently received about $1.6 million in a settlement fund to support efforts to combat the opioid crisis. While this settlement is generous and a step in the right direction, it...


Staff Editorials

Editorial: Spring 2023 Report Card

Administration: C- Binghamton University’s administration took a large step back this semester. One of the most significant issues — one Pipe Dream reported on — was a massive sex discrimination and harassment...


Staff Editorials

Editorial: Spring 2023 Diversity Report

Spring 2023 Diversity Survey results: Graphics by Alexa Valadez/Design Assistant From the Editorial Board: In what is now a three-year tradition, Pipe Dream conducted a diversity survey of all our staff and...


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Editorial: A not-quite living wage

Over spring break, Binghamton University finally announced it would raise minimum stipends for full-time, 10-month doctoral students from $17,000 to $21,000 in fall 2023. Doctoral students already receiving stipends above $21,000 and...


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Editorial: Students are not feeling good, like they should, about Spring Fling

When @bingsapb posted to Instagram saying they would announce Spring Fling performers over spring break, Binghamton University students were abuzz with anticipation over who would perform this year. In the comment section,...


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Editorial: The SA must break its information barrier

As journalists, transparency is a core part of our jobs and how we present information — but it shouldn’t stop with us. We call upon Binghamton University’s Student Association (SA) to adhere...


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Editorial: The opioid crisis is growing — so should our efforts to solve it

Recently, New York state mandated that naloxone, or Narcan, be made available in all university residence halls. At Binghamton University, naloxone kits are now available in AED life-safety equipment stations campus-wide. Additionally,...


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Editorial: SA E-Board and BU Council representative endorsements, 2023-2024

President— Elisheva Ezor As we met with the five presidential candidates, it was apparent that the field was very close and our decision was one that required much deliberation. In the end,...


Staff Editorials

‘Just Breathe’ — a step in the right direction

Two Fridays ago, Just Breathe opened its doors as the first legal cannabis dispensary in New York outside of NYC. Owner Damien Cornwell, a local production studio owner and partner with the...