Amy Donovan

Assistant News Editor

adonova1@binghamton.edu

92 Articles


News

Harpursville sees increased tourism following April the Giraffe's pregnancy

Two months after internet sensation April the giraffe gave birth to her son Tajiri ― Taj for short ― at Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville, New York, the park and surrounding community...


Community

Power outage causes campus blackout

The week got off to a dark start for Binghamton University students and Broome County residents alike on Monday evening when a thunderstorm brought down a power line, causing a power outage...


Campus News

Uber and Lyft now allowed to operate Upstate

Getting a ride back to campus on weekends — which often involves the stress of hailing a cab — may now be made easier with a few taps on a smartphone. According...


Speakers

Speakers go 'Beyond the Canvas' at TEDxBinghamtonUniversity

For the seventh annual TEDxBinghamtonUniversity, speakers looked “Beyond the Canvas” by taking alternative views on various topics and urging the audience to not take life too seriously, dream small and travel. The...


Community

Summit explores activism on campus

In an effort to bring student and community activists together, the Binghamton Progressive Leaders of Tomorrow — a local organization that advocates for social justice — hosted an activist summit on Wednesday...


Campus News

Brunch celebrates women at BU

In honor of Women’s History Month, over 75 students, faculty and staff gathered in Old Union Hall of Old University Union on Sunday for the first Women’s Empowerment Brunch, sponsored by Binghamton...


Campus News

University to build welcome center at campus entrance

In a recent speech, Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger announced that the University would be building a new welcome center within the next couple of years in order to create a more...


Campus News

Hilarity for Charity raises funds for Alzheimer's research

Around 50 attendees gathered in the Undergrounds of the Old University Union on Monday evening to watch Hilarity for Charity (HFC), a student group at Binghamton University, host its second annual talent...


Campus News

BU alumna offers advice on pursuing a career in marketing

Samantha Marsilla spoke to the members of Binghamton University’s Women in Business (WIB) club via Skype in the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development on Wednesday about how she utilizes her...


Campus News

UPD deputy police chief teaches self-defense tips to faculty, staff

Madeline Bay, the deputy chief of police at the Binghamton University Police Department, gave safety tips to faculty and staff on Monday about how to react in life-threatening situations, as well as...