News
BSU hosts entrepeneur Demetrius Harmon for keynote speaker event
As part of their Black History Month programming, the Black Student Union (BSU) hosted a keynote speaker event featuring Demetrius Harmon, a Gen Z internet personality, actor and business owner. The event...
Campus News
Ukrainian Cultural Association organizes vigil
In observance of the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the recently formed Ukrainian Cultural Association held a vigil on Saturday. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. on the Peace Quad, participants...
Community
Community groups protest as House speaker appears with Molinaro
Community activists rallied Thursday in response to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Marc Molinaro’s appearance in Binghamton. The Water Street protest, organized by Citizen Action of New York’s Southern Tier Chapter,...
Community
New York Republicans gather in Binghamton for statewide nominating convention
For the first time in nearly two decades, New York Republicans held their statewide nominating convention in Broome County. Party leaders arrived Thursday at the Doubletree by Hilton on Water Street in...
Campus News
Creative Writing Challenge winner has 'a Wade' with words
The Storytelling Workshop Club held a 24-hour writing challenge this weekend in the Binghamton University Union. The first six hours of the semesterly writing competition were held from 6 p.m. Friday to...
Campus News
Division of DEI appoints intercultural affairs director
The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) has welcomed Leonel Diaz as its new director of intercultural affairs. Diaz’s interest in Binghamton University began when he attended the Men of Color...
Community
State Senate advances flood mitigation bills
The New York State Senate recently passed a series of bills designed to mitigate flooding and improve responses to natural disasters. Spearheaded by several senators, including Andrea Stewart-Cousins, the chamber’s majority leader,...
Community
Independent Redistricting Commission approves new Congressional map
New York state’s bipartisan Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC), in a recent 9-1 vote, approved a new congressional map following a years-long battle between the Democratic and Republican parties. The map will now...
Community
Kraham proposes new fines for off-road vehicles operating in Binghamton
Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham proposed new fines for those operating off-road vehicles in the City of Binghamton amid concerns of excessive noise and public safety. The law will revise penalties for those...
Feature
Students for Sensible Drug Policy advocate harm-reduction approaches to drug use
A group of Binghamton University students have been leading an effort to get a Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) chapter chartered on campus. The process has been spearheaded by Ben Glick...