Rachel Goldsmith

Assistant News Editor

rgoldsmith@binghamton.edu

38 Articles


Campus News

An investigation into Axon Enterprise

In October, Binghamton University announced it would be switching from Flock Safety to Axon Enterprise to supply automated license plate readers on campus. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Axon provides technology to law...


Election Issue 2026

Candidates and voters center ICE-related issues as midterms draw near

As the midterm election approaches, Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity is an important issue for voters. According to a February poll conducted by Siena University, approximately 67 percent of New Yorkers have...


Campus News

Student Association rejects mental health resolution over authenticity concerns

The Binghamton University Student Association Congress failed to pass a resolution to promote access to mental health resources. “Mental Health, Not Mental Hunt: Resolution to Improve the Visibility and Accessibility of Campus...


Restaurant Week Fall 2026

205 Dry

Tucked away behind a bookshelf, 205 Dry provides restaurant-goers with the mysterious speakeasy experience alongside comforting food. My photographer, Nuala, and I had the chance to try their Restaurant Week dinner menu....


Community

Former Binghamton Univeristy student plans 5K to raise funds for her father's mobility aids

A former Binghamton University student is hosting a “Miles for Mark” 5K event to raise money and support for her father, who survived a stroke at 54 years old. Jules Manchester, MA...


Campus News

Binghamton University drops Flock Safety, switches to Axon Enterprise automated license plate reader system

Binghamton University is switching from Flock Safety automated license plate readers to a new provider, Axon. According to BingUNews, this transition will change how ALPR data is stored. With Axon, the University...


Campus News

Anne D'Alleva inaugurated as University president

Binghamton University President Anne D’Alleva was inaugurated on Oct. 1 in the Anderson Center Osterhout Theater. The ceremony, featuring musical performances and speeches from staff, students and elected officials, celebrated her official...


News

Tom and Marty's liquor license canceled

Tom and Marty’s Town House, a bar and restaurant on State Street, had its liquor license canceled by the New York State Liquor Authority. Tom’s operated under licensee Shea 89 Inc., which...


News

Binghamton University Feminist Collective speaks out on Cornell University gang rape lawsuit

A former Cornell University student filed a lawsuit last week, alleging that in 2024 she was coerced into consuming drugs and then gang-raped by several members of the Chi Phi fraternity house...


News

Indigenous community members lead Women's Water Walk in resistance to proposed Constitution Pipeline

Community members and Indigenous leaders gathered at Oquaga Creek State Park to begin a two-week walk to raise awareness against a resurfaced natural gas pipeline proposal on Saturday. The Constitution Pipeline is...