Hannah Walter
Contributing Writer
hwalter2@binghamton.edu
31 Articles
Student Association
Student Association announces creation of Feminine Hygiene, Mental Health committees
In late November, the Student Association (SA) announced the creation of two new committees aimed at improving life for students: the Feminine Hygiene Committee and the Mental Health Committee. The Feminine Hygiene...
Campus News
BU establishes Presidential Diversity Research Grant
Eight professors were awarded the new Presidential Diversity Research Grant (PDRG) as part of an initiative to help nontenured faculty of color conduct research and gain tenure at Binghamton University. The grant,...
Community
Student volunteers collect donated items for Trick or Eat Food Drive
Around 30 student volunteers gathered on Sunday to collect nonperishable food items, hygiene products and clothing from more than 1,000 houses for Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse and Project Concern, as part of...
Community
Broome County Sheriff's race could impact local jail conditions
According to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, the Broome County Jail in Dickinson, New York housed an average of 500 inmates per day in 2017, an increase of...
Community
Off-campus housing sign-ups start early for 2019-20
Breanna Langett doesn’t know if she will be attending graduate school at Binghamton University, but she knows if she signs a lease now at 20 Hawley Street Apartments, she could get a...
Campus News
Brindisi talks platform, goals at Binghamton University
On May 3, Utica State Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi spoke to a room of students and community members about his campaign to become the next congressman for New York’s 22nd district. Brindisi is...
News
University seeks vice president for advancement and executive director of the Binghamton University Foundation
Over the last five years, Binghamton University has seen a significant increase in donations and gifts. Cash gifts have doubled, and more than $14.1 million in gifts is anticipated for the 2017-18...
News
Local politicians speak out against New York City's Special One Time Assistance program
In August 2017, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio enacted the Special One Time Assistance (SOTA) program to help curb the city’s growing homelessness. According to Steven Banks, New York City’s...
Student Association
Undergraduates to vote on mandatory activity fee
Every semester, undergraduate students at Binghamton University are required to pay a $99 student activity fee to the Student Association, but an upcoming referendum vote could make the fee optional next fall....
Campus News
BU senior wins debate award for northeast
Binghamton University’s nationally ranked Speech and Debate Team has added another award to its collection. Earlier this month, T.J. Buttgereit, a senior double-majoring in history and philosophy, politics and law, was chosen...