Lia Richter

Managing Editor

lrichte1@binghamton.edu

32 Articles


Columns

New AI technology is exacerbating the disinformation crisis

The new language-based artificial intelligence (AI), ChatGPT, has taken over the internet — literally and figuratively. Pipe Dream has even already published a column discussing how the new service is affecting schools,...


Features

The X-Fact'r step team brings Africana culture to Binghamton University

X-Fact’r Step Team is the multicultural, coed step team at Binghamton University, originally founded in April 2001 by six women on campus. Dana Fatzinger, president of X-Fact’r and a senior majoring in...


Sex Issue 2022

Accessible options for birth control

There is a time and place for babies, so when talking about sex, it is important to have a good understanding of birth control. Birth control is so vital because it is...


Listicle

What to eat when you're recovering from food poisoning

Food poisoning is not fun and eating during or after you have had it is just as bad. When that icky feeling is still lingering and the memories of your last bad...


On-Campus Events

Harpur Edge welcomed BU alumna to discuss her graphic design career

On Feb. 1, Harpur Edge hosted a speaker event featuring Hannah Westerman, ‘15, a graphic designer and a Binghamton University alumna. The class of 2015 graduate owns a graphic design company, Avenue...


Television

Funny and genuine, "The Sex Lives Of College Girls" is worth a binge

“The Sex Lives of College Girls,” a new HBO Max original show, is a realistic and honest look at college’s rites of passage as well as its difficulties. The series, created by...


On-Campus Events

Events to help de-stress for finals

Coming back from Thanksgiving break, finals are on the forefront of everyone’s mind. No matter what year you are, finals can be one of the most stressful parts of the academic year,...


Music

Red (Taylor's Version) is a mature tell-all

Taylor Swift fans eagerly waited for the release of “Red (Taylor’s Version),” which became available at midnight on Nov. 12, and it is the perfect blend of maturity and nostalgia. Swift has...


Off-Campus Events

WHRW brings back iconic dance party O'Spacis

WHRW 90.5 FM, Binghamton University’s student-run radio station, will be bringing back O’Spacis, a concert full of dancing and electronic music. The event will be held this weekend on Saturday, Nov. 12...


Features

Three international students share their experiences at BU

While Binghamton University’s student population is mostly people from New York state, it does have a 16 percent international student population. These international students have a very different perspective on BU than...