Feature
Pipe Dream alumni share experiences during Zoom reunion
On Sept. 15, 1970, The Colonial News became Pipe Dream. Nearly 50 years later, about two dozen first generation Pipe Dream alumni congregated on Zoom for a reunion. Jay Rubin, ’73, and...
Community
BU graduates find success in proprietorship of local businesses
As Binghamton University students venture through restaurants and stores around Downtown Binghamton, they may notice many businesses are run by once-students themselves. Among the vast network of alumni-owned businesses in Downtown Binghamton...
Student Association
SA, BU Council Rep. candidates debate ahead of elections
On Thursday, Student Association (SA) election candidates took to Zoom to discuss their platforms in front of the student body. The SA debate was held virtually from 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m....
Science & Research
Researchers examine invasive species in Nature Preserve
Deep in the Binghamton University Nature Preserve, countless invasive plants are exerting negative impacts on native biological communities. Invasive species are non-native organisms that have the ability to threaten human health and...
Student Association
SA members push for diversity education at orientation through new resolution
Members of Binghamton University’s Student Association (SA) are calling for the addition of a required race and diversity education program to new student orientations. The resolution was presented at the SA Congress...
Community
JUST criticizes Broome County police reform plan
After months of protests calling for police reform and racial justice in the Southern Tier, local activists expressed frustration with Broome County’s proposed legislation of addressing these issues. Representatives from Justice and...
Campus News
Entrepreneur Connect seeks to link students in business
The new Entrepreneur Connect club is creating a collaborative space for students in Broome County to share ideas, forge partnerships and push themselves in the world of business. Open to both Binghamton...
Campus News
Several new clubs established at BU
A variety of new clubs are appearing on campus, serving a broad range of students from bird lovers to LGBTQ students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. These are but...
Community
BU professors, local residents examine Binghamton police reform process
The city of Binghamton’s attempts to tackle the issue of police reform have seen mixed responses from local organizations, some of whom recently described the effort as disingenuous. On June 12, 2020,...
Campus News
Roundtable debate discusses UPD and First Amendment rights
In an effort to continue the discussion surrounding students’ constitutional rights on-campus, multiple Binghamton University groups teamed up to facilitate a conversation among student panelists about campus police and First Amendment rights....