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...