Campus News
Anti-BDS coalition organizes Israel Unity Rally
Students gathered on the Newing College field on Thursday afternoon for an Israel Unity Rally organized by the Say No! to BDS coalition, a group of student-led organizations advocating against the Boycott,...
Liberated Zone
SA Judicial Board strikes down parts of BDS resolution
The Student Association (SA) Judicial Board struck down parts of the resolution expressing the SA’s support for Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions. The decision, which repealed three of the resolution’s clauses, marks a major...
Liberated Zone
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators establish encampment on Peace Quad
This article was last updated at 11:28 on 5/1. Inside a police perimeter, pro-Palestinian protesters have successfully established a Gaza solidarity camp on the Peace Quad. Starting just at sundown, protesters intend...
Community
Feminist Collective organizes annual 'Take Back the Night' rally
The Feminist Collective, a student activist organization centered around intersectionality, anti-capitalism and abolitionism, organized its annual Take Back the Night rally this past Thursday. With Sexual Assault Awareness Month coming to an...
Community
Local organizations host climate change summit
A local climate change summit was held this past weekend to highlight ways in which Broome County can become more environmentally sustainable. Spearheaded by Binghamton University, Broome County Planning, the American Red...
Community
Markets of Broome brings healthy, affordable food to county
A new collaboration between five local farmers markets strives to increase food accessibility in Broome County. Markets of Broome was organized by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County (CCE Broome County)....
Campus News
BU debate director coaches incarcerated individuals
Joseph Leeson-Schatz, Binghamton University’s winning debate director, coaches clubs from the elementary to collegiate level. His newest team of debaters are being coached from prison. Through the National Prison Debate League (NPDL),...
Campus News
Activists rally for divestment on Admitted Students Day
During Admitted Students Day, campus community members rallied for Palestine, demanding financial transparency from Binghamton University and divestment from the Israeli military. The rally was organized by the Divest from Death coalition...
Campus News
Anti-BDS student and student organization statements
After the passage of an Student Association (SA) Congress resolution in support of implementing Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) on campus, many students and student-led organizations have expressed their opposition to the legislation....
Campus News
Pro-BDS student and student organization statements
After the passage of an Student Association (SA) Congress resolution in support of implementing Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) on campus, many students and student-led organizations have expressed their support for the legislation....
Campus News
Broome County Jail detainees worked without pay despite being promised compensation, lawsuit alleges
A new federal lawsuit alleges that pretrial detainees at the Broome County Correctional Facility were forced to perform unpaid labor, despite being promised pay by jail officials. The civil rights action —...
Feature
Office of Sustainability seeks to fight climate crisis
The office addresses growing concerns regarding climate change, and through academia, events and initiatives, its leaders have created impactful opportunities for students to get involved with sustainability efforts. As universities across the...
Campus News
University receives $1.2 million for STEM educators recruitment
Nearly $1.2 million in National Science Foundation funding has been awarded to Binghamton University for an initiative that recruits students for careers in STEM education. The initiative, “Preparing Prospective Secondary Mathematics Educators...
Community
Black Sheep Tavern opens in Downtown Binghamton
Some bargoers may have noticed a new spot brewing in Downtown Binghamton. The Black Sheep Tavern, located at 142 Washington St., opened earlier this month with a menu including casual drinks, as...
News
Molinaro urges Congress to pass Farm Bill
Rep. Marc Molinaro, a Republican representing Greater Binghamton in the U.S. House of Representatives, and other lawmakers are urging Congress to expand farmers’ insurance in an upcoming agricultural spending package. The federal...