Christina Forte

Arts & Culture Editor

cforte@binghamton.edu

56 Articles


On-Campus Events

Black Student Union's 'The Living Magazine' showcases Black artistry across mediums

The Black Student Union turned the Mandela Room into a creative universe on Thursday at “The Living Magazine” — a banquet that blended music, art and poetry to celebrate Black culture and...


Restaurant Week Spring 2026

Restaurant Week Spring 2026: Downtown by Chef Jay Pisculli

Downtown by Chef Jay Pisculli is hands down one of the Pipe Dream staff’s favorite restaurants. That’s why, as I near the end of my time in the Arts & Culture section,...


On-Campus Events

Debby Ryan makes history at Binghamton University

The Student Association Programming Board brought beloved American actress and singer-songwriter Debby Ryan to the Anderson Center stage on Thursday. Best known for her roles in “Jessie,” “16 Wishes,” “Radio Rebel” and...


2026 Multicultural Issue

Puerto Rican Student Association builds community as a new campus organization

Founded this past fall, the Puerto Rican Student Association is building a community for students of Puerto Rican descent to celebrate their heritage at Binghamton University. Aiming to share Puerto Rican culture...


Off-Campus Events

Binghamton Solidarity for Palestine's first music show fundraises for family in Gaza

Binghamton Solidarity for Palestine held its first music fundraiser, bringing together local DIY, punk, rock and metal bands to support a family in Gaza. The show raised money for the family of...


On-Campus Events

TASC goes back to school in 'Buxiban'-themed banquet

The Taiwanese American Student Coalition hosted its annual banquet on Saturday, inviting Binghamton University students and visiting organizations to experience Taiwanese culture through multiple performances and videos created by the organization’s multimedia...


Off-Campus Events

American Cancer Society kicks off imagination-themed relay

The American Cancer Society on Campus spread the word about Relay For Life through its annual Kickoff on Saturday. Located at 20 Hawley, the event included games, arts and crafts, raffles, prizes...


Local Business Issue 2026

Self-expression in art and ink: Oblivion makes a mark on Binghamton

Those who attended the last LUMA Projection Arts Festival may have been busy watching bright colors wash over Downtown Binghamton’s historic buildings. However, a quick detour from the main road to Court...


Arts & Culture

Alumna Karen Kucharski recognizes local Indigenous heritage and support through portrait series

Throughout the Thanksgiving season, visual artist and educator Karen Kucharski, who graduated from Binghamton University in the ’80s, will have her piece “A Leader’s Love,” a portrait of Mohawk Leader Tom Porter,...


On-Campus Events

PSA's Qawali Night brings Sufi music and poetry to Old Union Hall

The Pakistani Students Association held its second-annual Qawali Night on Saturday in Old Union Hall. A collaboration with the PSA at Cornell University, the event invited the campus community to experience devotional...