Summer News Briefs

Parking spots open at Downtown Center

The Downtown Center now offers 54 free parking spots available for students on a first come, first serve basis. The only requirement is that students must be taking a class at that designated time, and they must have a Binghamton University parking permit.

More computers added to Hinman Library

Hinman Library now offers eight more computers and a second printer for students, according to Student Association President Matt Landau.

Stamp machines removed

Students will now have to purchase stamps at the Campus Mail Services window during regular hours, as the stamp machine that was in the Old University Union last semester was removed this summer. Students can also buy stamps online through the U.S. Postal Service.

Hinman Nite Owl open late weekends

The Hinman Nite Owl will remain open Friday and Saturday evenings until 4 a.m. the following morning starting this semester. According to Landau, the SA pushed for Hinman because of its size and convenience, along with the fact that it offers a grocery store.

Hillside meal plans

Many students living in the Hillside and Susquehanna Communities were erroneously charged for meal plans on their semester bill due to a system mistake. Residential Life sent an e-mail to affected students Aug. 4 and removed the charge.

BU’s Web site gets face-lift

Over the summer BU officials have been revamping the school’s Web site, with the launch of the new site scheduled for Sept. 2. The new page will be user-friendly and will make adjusting the site’s content easier because of the new content management system. University officials say the new Web site will reflect the school’s excellence.

Game on

Binghamton University’s campus played host to two statewide athletic tournaments this summer, most recently from July 23 through 27 with the Empire State Games. It was the third time the Greater Binghamton Area had hosted the games, which have served as a model for other tournaments throughout the nation, since they began in 1978. Over 6,000 athletes participated. The New York Special Olympics summer games were also hosted at BU, from June 12 through 15.