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University rebrands, relaunches undergraduate research journal

The Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal is rebranding and relaunching for the 2023-24 academic year. Previously published as “Alpenglow” from 2015-2023, the journal allows undergraduate students to publish their research and creative work....


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New York state expands cannabis licenses

New York State’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) recently announced the expansion of cannabis license applications. From Oct. 4 to Dec. 4, OCM will receive applications for licenses to cultivate, process and...


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'Israel is my family': University's Jewish community organizes vigil

Students gathered on the Peace Quad Monday night to “Unite Against Terror” at a vigil organized by Binghamton University’s Jewish community amid ongoing violence in Israel. Spearheaded by the BU Zionist Organization...


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Annual University report shows decline in rape, drug and alcohol-related crimes

Binghamton University’s recently released Annual Security and Fire Safety Report indicated a decline in rape and drug and alcohol-related crimes — though dating violence numbers remained constant and stalking cases increased. The...


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Taej’on Vega wins assault case against Broome County Jail

In 2020, Taej’on Vega, a Black and Latin-American teenager, was stripped and beaten at the hands of corrections officers in the Broome County Jail. He won his federal lawsuit against the jail...


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PPGen holds Reproductive Rights Rally

The rain didn’t stop Planned Parenthood Generation (PPGen), a student group advocating for reproductive justice, from holding a Reproductive Rights rally this past Sunday. Starting at 1 p.m., PPGen held the rally...


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BU receives funding to expand student services

This year, Binghamton University will use new state funding to expand student life and success offices. In a recent BU Council meeting, Brian Rose, the vice president for student affairs, announced a...


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Government shutdown averted, leading to Speaker McCarthy's removal

On Sept. 30, the U.S. Congress averted a shutdown by passing a temporary spending package to keep the government funded until mid-November. Passage of the last-minute appropriations bill ultimately proved fatal for...


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New York state bans facial recognition technology in K-12 schools

The New York State Department of Education recently announced the prohibition of facial recognition technology in schools. Handed down by Betty Rosa, president of the University of the State of New York...


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Five-year plan to improve outdoor spaces on campus underway

Binghamton University’s five-year plan to upgrade campus recreational facilities is in progress. After an approximate three-year planning phase, the project was officially announced in September of last year. The effort is intended...