Makoto Toyoda
Assistant Arts & Culture Editor
mtoyoda1@binghamton.edu
30 Articles
Campus News
BPALC, ASU hold "Binghamton Stop Asian Hate Crimes" rally
Over the past few weeks, individuals across the country have been mobilizing in solidarity after a year of heightened anti-Asian violence exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic — and the Binghamton University community...
Listicle
Key concepts of feminist theory for Women's History Month
This past month marked the 37th anniversary of celebrating Women’s History Month in the United States. However, discussing and honoring women’s history does not end with the month of March — here...
Features
The Public Ivy launches Mein Bowl Mary University apparel line
On Monday, March 15, the Binghamton-based clothing brand The Public Ivy announced their newest project, “Mein Bowl Mary University,” on social media. The announcement of a clothing collection inspired by Mein Bowl...
Listicle
Pipe Dream's compilation of reproductive, sexual health resources in the Binghamton area
Education and services regarding sexual and reproductive health are crucial for many students and community members to lead robust and fulfilling lives. Unfortunately, counseling, advocacy, education and safe spaces are not always...
Music
Megan Thee Stallion raps on the good and the bad in highly anticipated album "Good News"
If you are looking for some new feel good music, tracks to hype you up during finals season grind, a pick-me-up amid this rollercoaster of a year—or all three—look no further than...
Restaurant Week Fall 2020
Fall 2020 Restaurant Week: Lost Dog Cafe & Lounge
If you ask any Binghamton local or Binghamton University student for restaurant recommendations, Lost Dog Cafe & Lounge is sure to make the list. Located on the intersection of Water Street and...
On-Campus Events
Binghamton Center for Writers hosts Distinguished Writers Series with poet Jericho Brown
On Thursday, the Binghamton Center for Writers hosted a virtual reading with poet Jericho Brown as part of its Distinguished Writers Series. The virtual series, which was presented this past week by...
Music
Quarantine throwback playlist
As we head into our third week of classes, it may slip students’ minds that we have fully transitioned to living a “new normal” in the age of the coronavirus. Although the...
Off-Campus Events
Downtown Courtyard Market brings diversity among local businesses
Every Tuesday evening, shoppers touting reusable grocery bags fill the Metrocenter at the intersection of Court Street and Washington Street for the Binghamton Downtown Courtyard Market. This seasonal market running from July...
Features
Black Lives Matter mural painted in Downtown Binghamton
Over the last weekend of July, at least 30 volunteers joined artist Kristen Mann, 30, of Binghamton, to create a street mural in Downtown Binghamton to commemorate the Black Lives Matter (BLM)...