Community
BC Transit introduces new identification system
Broome County (BC) Transit is updating its fare system with new technology. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, BC Transit has modernized payment options on their buses as a part of...
Campus News
BSU celebrates Black Solidarity Day
This past Monday, Binghamton University’s Black Student Union (BSU) held a march and discussion in celebration of Black Solidarity Day. In celebration of the holiday, BSU held a collaborative event — “Lift...
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Networking dinner honors First Generation College Day
Students recently took place in a “first-gen” networking dinner to commemorate National First-Generation College Day. On Wednesday, Binghamton University students and alumni gathered in Old Union Hall to celebrate National First-Generation College...
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$6.5 million grant allows BU to hire new faculty
Binghamton University is looking to hire 30 replacement faculty and 36 new faculty, funded by a $6.5 million SUNY grant. The grant, which is part of a $53 million SUNY-wide hiring initiative,...
Community
Campus organizations hold West Side cleanup
Several Binghamton University organizations came together to host a cleanup of Binghamton’s West Side this past Saturday. The BU Entrepreneur Connect Club (ECC) — in partnership with Financial Literacy for Youth (FLY),...
Campus News
UPD introduces body-worn cameras
Binghamton’s New York State University Police Department (UPD) will now use body-worn cameras when receiving service calls. The usage of body cameras was first recommended by the Campus Citizen Review Board (CCRB),...
News
Johnson City Trustee: David Lechner
David G. Lechner is running for Johnson City Trustee. What motivated you to run for this position? “Too many candidates run unopposed in local elections. Village of Johnson City voters deserve a...
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Johnson City Trustee: Robert Reynolds
Robert Reynolds is running for Johnson City Trustee. What motivated you to run for this position? “When the present mayor and trustees saw that no major party was running against them, our...
Campus News
"The Great Debate" features discussion on midterm political issues
For the first time since 2013, a student-run cross-club political debate was held at Binghamton University, discussing topics related to this year’s elections. Wednesday’s debate featured BU’s College Democrats, College Republicans and...
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Philosophy professor publishes book on ethical consumerism
A philosophy professor examined ethical consumerism and its impacts in her new book, “Global Health Impact: Extending Access to Essential Medicines.” Nicole Hassoun, co-director of the Institute for Justice and Well-Being and...