The Editorial Board
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Staff Editorials
Pipe Dream's Words of Wisdom 2026
Vera Saidel, editor-in-chief “Be kind to yourself. And go to the Nature Preserve while it’s still warm out.” Christina Forte, managing editor“Don’t limit yourself to a single career path, friend group or...
Staff Editorials
Editorial: Spring 2026 Report Card
Administration: B The administration has had a relatively quiet semester, taking no actions that motivate the Editorial Board to grant a higher or lower grade. In her first five months in office,...
SA Elections 2026-27
Pipe Dream's SA and BU Council Endorsements 2026-27
Each year, Pipe Dream’s Executive Board interviews every candidate running for positions on the Student Association’s E-Board and the Binghamton University Council. Each candidate had the opportunity to share their backgrounds, platforms...
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Out with the old, in with the new: Campus dining needed a change
Binghamton University’s contract with Sodexo has long been a point of concern for students and employees regarding food quality and working conditions. Now, after more than 40 years of Sodexo service, the...
Staff Editorials
The Post is killing the spirit of journalism
Last spring, our Editorial Board criticized how Jeff Bezos’ ownership of The Washington Post threatened free journalism — specifically his censorship of the opinions section. Since then, over 300 Post journalists have...
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Editorial: Fall 2025 Report Card
Administration: B Determining this semester’s grade for the University’s administration was tricky, as leadership transitioned from former President Harvey Stenger to President Anne D’Alleva. The Editorial Board ultimately decided on a B...
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Editorial: Appreciating Binghamton this Thanksgiving
Grace Scullin, Editor-in-Chief To celebrate this Thanksgiving, I want to appreciate all that Downtown Binghamton has to offer. This is my first and last year living off campus, and I’m very happy...
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Amid federal suppression, Binghamton University must protect peaceful protest
On Oct. 7, Binghamton University issued an unsigned B-Line statement in response to a protest held on campus. Within the statement, the University affirmed “the right of all community members to express...
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Entering a new era at Binghamton University with cautious optimism
Binghamton University is set to enter a new era with the appointment of its next president, Anne D’Alleva, an art historian and current provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at...
Staff Editorials
Editorial: Spring 2025 Report Card
Student Association: C- The SA E-Board and Congress were behind valuable events and initiatives this semester. However, considering several mistakes in this year’s elections and proposed Congress resolutions, the Editorial Board feels...