Brendan Zarkower

Assistant News Editor

2017

bzarkow1@binghamton.edu

87 Articles


Police Watch

POLICE WATCH: Sept. 30, 2016

Hit and Quit TUESDAY, Sept. 27, 2:51 p.m. — Officers were called to the scene of a hit-and-run, said Investigator Patrick Reilly of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. The victim, an...


On-Campus Events

Make the most out of your Homecoming Weekend

The revitalized Downtown Binghamton area is to woo returning graduates back with a city-wide event organized in partnership with BingPop. From old favorites like the Lost Dog Cafe to new arrivals like ...


News

Binghamton University Council holds first meeting of academic year

The academic year’s first meeting of the Binghamton University Council occurred the morning of Friday, Sept. 16. The BU Council is a group of 10 members, consisting of nine members that are...


News

SUNY adopts nationwide ‘Ban the Box’ initiative

The SUNY system has voted to “Ban the Box” on student applications, meaning applicants are no longer required to disclose their criminal history when applying to any of SUNY’s 64 campuses. The...


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BU administration discourages selling class notes online

On Sept. 1, Binghamton University Provost Donald Nieman sent out a message to the student body concerning the purchasing of class notes from online sources, such as OneClass, Course Hero and StudyBlue....


Police Watch

POLICE WATCH: Sept 13, 2016

Fraudulent Freshman SATURDAY, Sept. 3, 3:21 a.m. — Police were contacted with a complaint concerning a taxi cab dispute on the Delaware Service Drive by Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center, said Investigator Patrick...


News

Student Wing reopens with new technology, improved classrooms

After almost two years of construction, the Student Wing has reopened its doors to reveal a completely revamped set of classrooms, lounge spaces and technology resources. The remodeling of the space was...


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Binghamton Police to increase patrols as students move in

As students return to school and the semester begins, Binghamton Police Chief Joseph Zikuski encouraged those living in Downtown Binghamton, on the West Side or in other parts of the city to...


Science & Research

BU professor invents 'origami' batteries

A Binghamton University professor has been attracting attention from the science community for his innovative battery design, which is shaped like a ninja star and helps preserve energy. Sean Choi, an assistant...


News

Steven Ortiz delivers his “last lecture”

If you were given the opportunity to give a lecture to students as if it were your last, what would you say? This year, Binghamton University history professor Stephen Ortiz rose to...