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Three international students share their experiences at BU
While Binghamton University’s student population is mostly people from New York state, it does have a 16 percent international student population. These international students have a very different perspective on BU than...
Movies
"Don't be a Stranger," short film starring BU students, premiered this Halloween
On Oct. 31, the short film “Don’t Be A Stranger” was released on YouTube. It was directed by Josh Wahl and written by Wahl and Julia Marie Black. The film stars Black,...
Music
The impact of “frat rap” on the rap genre
Step into any college party and you will most likely hear a lot of the same music. Steve Aoki’s remix “Pursuit of Happiness” by Kid Cudi, RL Grime’s “UCLA” and Travis Scott’s...
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Big D Brands and Public Ivy make BU merch for students, by students
The Binghamton University community is home to many student-run businesses, including multiple clothing brands. Big D Brands is a company that was founded in 2019 by Adam Malev, a sophomore majoring in...
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Sustainable shopping tips for the 21st century
Just because Earth Day has passed does not mean that we should stop thinking about ways we can live more sustainably. Fast fashion is one of the biggest contributors to pollution, contaminates...
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Mabel D. Orr in Downtown Binghamton provides an old-school shopping experience for customers
Mabel D. Orr Fashion Boutique, located at 118 Washington St., is a fashion boutique that sells vintage clothes and accessories. Heidi Weeks, owner of Mabel D. Orr Fashion Boutique, first opened the...
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Sugar Lips remains one of the most popular, oldest ice cream stands in Broome County
If you’re a local in the Binghamton area or a student at Binghamton University, then you might be familiar with Sugar Lips Ice Cream Shop at 103 Riverside Drive and its welcoming...
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Stephen's Vintage Clothing is a downtown clothing store with carefully curated classic pieces
Besides choosing from an array of high-quality vintage clothing pieces, a trip to Stephen’s Vintage Clothing promises a unique and informative custom shopping experience. Inside the mall storefront on 141 Washington St.,...
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Former IBM engineer founded mystical, entrancing experience in Imagicka
Imagicka, a small Downtown Binghamton business that opened its doors in 2000, stands out on a street filled with popular restaurants and chain outlets with its eye-catching purple banner, labeled: “Your Refuge...
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Local celebrity Steven Shaffer serves students, locals at Pepe's Bar-B-Q
At 76 Main St., in the parking lot of the American Legion, there’s a stand where you can find true-to-the-craft barbecued chicken and ribs, with sides like beans and mac & cheese....