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UPDATING: VPMA arrested for DWI, submits not guilty plea
Ruslan Klafehn, the Student Association (SA) vice president for multicultural affairs (VPMA) and a sophomore majoring in political science, was arrested for driving while intoxicated on February 12. According to the Vestal...
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Developments to increase Downtown
Binghamton Mayor Rich David gave his annual State of the City address at City Hall on Tuesday night. The mayor discussed several issues, ranging from drug politics, green energy initiatives and development...
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Activist discusses LGBTQ movement in Israel and the struggle for equal rights
As an Israeli city councilman and LGBTQ rights activist, Etai Pinkas has a unique perspective of the LGBTQ movement in the Middle East. On Tuesday, he came to Binghamton University to share...
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Janet Mock featured as Black History Month keynote speaker
Binghamton University’s Black Student Union (BSU) brought activist Janet Mock to be the Black History Month keynote speaker. Mock is the New York Times best-selling author of “Redefining Realness,” the host of...
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War wages on with Sodexo workers’ contract negotiations
Almost all food on campus is prepared, cooked and served by members of Sodexo’s workforce, many of whom students have grown to know by name or face. But since June 30 of...
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Former professor remembered for passion for teaching, distinguished career
Wilhelm Nicolaisen, a professor emeritus of English at Binghamton University, died Monday, Feb. 15 after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 88 years old. Nicolaisen’s academic career was long and distinguished....
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SA President Dillon Schade gives resignation speech at Student Congress
“People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.” Outgoing Student Association President Dillon Schade recited Mother Teresa’s famous poem, “Do it Anyway,” during his final speech to the Student Congress...
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Community gets a taste of Binghamton University at sixth-annual BU Day at Oakdale Mall
Students and community members gathered at Oakdale Mall on Saturday for the sixth annual Binghamton University Day. Extracting DNA from strawberries, jewelry making and learning how to count in different languages were...
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Urban planner shares story of revitalization in South Memphis
In an effort to help improve Binghamton’s neighborhoods, an award-winning urban planner came to Binghamton University and delved into his story of urban development in South Memphis. Kenneth Reardon, a professor and...
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Binghamton University sees increase in charitable donations for 2014-15
Charitable donations to Binghamton University have been increasing and have grown by nearly one million dollars in the past year. BU received $7.57 million in total giving during the 2014-2015 fiscal year,...