Housing Issue 2023
One year later: a look back on Mayor Kraham's student housing zoning changes
Last July, Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham proposed an ordinance to “curb student housing.” The law, passed by Binghamton’s City Council last October, modernized the city’s zoning law and prohibited student rentals in...
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What to know before signing a lease
For many Binghamton University students, hunting for off-campus housing is a hassle, especially if it’s your first time. It can be tough to navigate both the city of Binghamton and the housing...
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Renters' rights: what to know for first-time tenants
With over 18,600 students returning to Binghamton University this fall, the housing process is as competitive as ever. As the hunt for off-campus housing starts in earnest, here’s a guide on your...
Housing Issue 2023
Residential Life houses overflow students in super occupancy housing
Over 150 Binghamton University freshmen started the fall semester living in super occupancy housing (SOH) due to a lack of available living space for newly admitted students. According to Residential Life, SOH...
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Six dorm friendly recipes
As Binghamton’s weather cools and the semester’s classwork begins to ramp up, it can be hard to muster up the courage to brave the outdoors every time you get a little peckish....
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Pros and cons of off-campus housing
Living off campus is a rite of passage for many college students. It can be exciting getting to live with your friends and having your own space, but like with everything else,...
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Tips and tricks for living with roommates 101
Living with other people is a difficult endeavor with aspects of compromise and growth in order to be successful. Each person enters a living situation with a particular set of expectations, behaviors...
Campus News
'Global Taco' food truck opens, 'Caribbean Connection' delayed to October
Binghamton University students can now satisfy their late-night cultural cravings without leaving campus. This semester, the University is introducing two new food trucks as part of a combined initiative between the Student...
Community
Astor D. Rice Foundation receives $150,000 in funding for new youth program
The Astor D. Rice Foundation, a community organization, received $150,000 from the City of Binghamton. The money will fund a new program to serve at-risk middle school students and their families in...
Campus News
LASU hosts Latin Heritage Month Kickoff
Binghamton University’s Latin American Student Union (LASU) launched its Latin Heritage Month kick-off on Friday at Old Union Hall. LASU set this year’s theme as Nuestra Tierra, intended to highlight environmental issues...