Jacob T. Kerr
Digital Editor
Jkerr2@binghamton.edu
75 Articles
Science & Research
NYPIRG hosts water quality forum at Binghamton University
In 2017, Binghamton’s water system served 1,263,688,404 gallons of water to 44,564 people, according to the city’s official website. Now, students are starting discussions on whether this water is as clean as...
Police Watch
Police Watch: November 29, 2018
The following reports were provided by Investigator Robert Meddleton of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. Stolen furniture MONDAY, Nov. 19, 9:42 a.m. — Officers responded to the University Union after they...
Campus News
Department of art and design to temporarily suspend graphic design minor
Students hoping to minor in graphic design at Binghamton University might be temporarily out of luck. BU’s department of art and design is looking to suspend the graphic design minor as students...
Campus News
Student Association announces $2M University Union basement renovation
The Student Association (SA) Executive Board announced a $2 million campus renovation, among other projects, on Monday evening at the annual State of the SA address. SA Congress members and other students...
Police Watch
Police Watch: November 14, 2018
The following reports were provided by Investigator Robert Meddleton of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. Police problems SATURDAY, Nov. 10, 2:20 a.m. — A security guard stationed at the Information Booth...
Science & Research
BU researchers study genes of champion racehorse Seabiscuit
Once used to hold cigarettes and matches, a pair of silvered hooves from Seabiscuit are now being used at Binghamton University to research the genes of the champion racehorse. Seabiscuit raced during...
Police Watch
Police Watch: November 7, 2018
The following reports were provided by Investigator Robert Meddleton of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. Bathroom vandals FRIDAY, Nov. 2, 11:35 p.m. — Officers received a vandalism complaint from a bathroom...
Speakers
BU alum discusses his path to a medical career
Dr. Jordan Gitlin, ‘90, returned to Binghamton University on Saturday to speak on his journey from his undergraduate years to his current role as a surgeon at a pediatric urology hospital. The...
Campus News
Tobacco-free policy sees lack of enforcement on campus
Although Binghamton University implemented a tobacco-free policy in August 2017, some members of the campus community are violating the policy, smoking cigarettes and e-cigarettes on campus. BU initially restricted the use of...
Police Watch
Police Watch: October 31, 2018
The following reports were provided by Investigator Robert Meddleton of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. Two people, one ID FRIDAY, Oct. 26, 7:42 p.m. — Officers responded to a complaint at...