Samuel Weisgerber
sweisgerber@binghamton.edu
17 Articles
Campus News
SA Congress votes against Flock Safety resolution
The Student Association Congress failed to pass a resolution aimed at spreading awareness about Binghamton University’s partnership with Flock Safety and a student protest against the collaboration via an Instagram post and...
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NATCHANGE kicks off fourth-annual EcoBlitz
The Binghamton University Natural Global Environmental Change Center hosted the Kickoff Event for EcoBlitz, a two-week-long biodiversity initiative. Held on April 25, the event featured tabling from 14 different clubs and organizations....
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Influx in licensed dispensaries and smoke shops in Binghamton contribute to statewide upward trend
Over the past five years, the City of Binghamton has seen a major influx of licensed dispensaries and shops selling smoking paraphernalia. This follows a statewide trend since the legalization of marijuana...
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Student organizations hold panel raising awareness about local ICE activity
The Young Democratic Socialists of America and SHADES partnered with the Student Association to host a panel discussion featuring local attorneys, faculty, advocates, and politicians to discuss U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
Community
Common Soil Juicery celebrates four years of providing organic drinks
Common Soil Juicery, a juice bar and restaurant on 37 South Washington Street, celebrated its fourth anniversary last month. The Juicery, which opened in Binghamton’s Southside neighborhood in 2022, provides “high-quality, nutrient-dense,...
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Dr. Faraz Harsini hosts talk about veganism with University's chapter of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection
Dr. Faraz Harsini, founder and CEO of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection, delivered a lecture at Binghamton University last Thursday about the realities of the animal farming industry and why students should...
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SA Congress passes resolution urging for creation of ethical AI oversight committee
The Student Association Congress passed a bill urging the administration to create a committee ensuring ethical AI research at Binghamton University. The “Resolution to Ensure Ethical AI Research for the Public Good”...
Community
'In Their Names' vigil organized to remember lives lost from political violence
A group of student organizations hosted a vigil for victims of political violence on the Spine on Wednesday. The “In Their Names” vigil highlighted political violence against Black people, immigrants, Palestinians and...
Community
County Health Department reports noticeable rise in Shigella bacterial infection
Since last August, the Broome County Health Department has reported an abnormally large increase in cases of shigellosis, an intestinal infection from the Shigella bacteria that can cause stomach complications. In past...
Campus News
Former NBA player speaks with future speech-language pathologists at Decker College
Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, a former NBA player and founder of Change & Impact, visited Binghamton University on Feb. 3 to give a guest lecture to students at Decker College of Nursing and Health...