Listicle
Five rainy-day activities to beat the Binghamton blues
Binghamton isn’t exactly known for its good weather. In fact, it’s been named the seventh gloomiest city in the United States. Cloudiness and rain showers are staples in the Southern Tier’s weather...
Thinkpiece
Do college movies and shows have anything to do with college?
College is a place that means something different for everyone. It’s a place to meet new friends, to prepare for future careers, to excel in academics, to party all night and have...
Reviews
Adéla's 'PRIMA' segues into a new era
Adéla Jergová, the Slovak singer-songwriter and dancer, released her debut album “PRIMA” on Sept. 4, featuring 11 songs. Leaning into mainstream dance and electropop, Adéla’s new album plays on nostalgia — contrasting...
Arts & Culture
A Q&A with pop artist and producer Anja Kotar
Anja Kotar, a pop artist and producer based in the Bay Area, released her single, “A Study In Waiting,” last month. With over 15,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and a master’s in...
Listicle
Hard-working artists illustrate more than one way to achieve your dreams
If there’s one thing constant in life, it’s change. You can only plan for so much until nature takes its course and throws you a curveball. But if you embrace that life...
Reviews
'Adults' Season 2 blows away Season 1
Every few years, the comedy about a handful of 20-somethings living their lives in New York re-manifests itself, and one of the genre’s best just dropped its second season last week. “Adults”...
Off-Campus Events
Porchfest sends off the summer
Last Sunday, the clouds parted just in time for sunshine and the sounds of Porchfest to fill the West Side. A tradition for over a decade, Porchfest takes place on the last...
Reviews
"Lost Weekend" is haunting and self-aware
Phoebe Bridgers has returned, releasing her first solo album in six years, titled “Lost Weekend.” The album shot to No. 2 on the Billboard 200 less than a week after its release,...
Reviews
Spider-Man: Brand New Day's emotional web is its best success
The much-anticipated “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” was released at the end of July and recently became the fastest-grossing movie to reach $800M. Destin Daniel Cretton, who has directed one Marvel movie prior,...
On-Campus Events
There's something for every student at UFEST
Co-hosted by Campus Activities and the Student Association on Aug. 22 on the Peace Quad, UFEST stands out as the academic year’s most welcoming tradition, presenting a vivid snapshot of Binghamton’s student...
Reviews
'The Invite' dissects monogamy and traditional relationships
Olivia Wilde’s “The Invite” is a chaotic relationship comedy that depicts one unconventional couple to expose the cracks in another. Adapted from the 2020 Spanish film “The People Upstairs,” it explores relationships,...
Q&A
A Q&A with musicians and BU alumni Femi and Dave Todd
A musical duo of Binghamton University alumni is preparing to release an album entitled “HOME,” described as an ode to life in upstate New York. The project is a collaboration between singer-songwriter...