Tyler Brechner

tbrechner@binghamton.edu

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Campus News

Six months after implementation, Baxter AI chatbot draws mixed reviews from students

Six months after Binghamton University released its Baxter AI chatbot, some students have mixed opinions about the initiative’s design and utility. Launched in October 2024, the chatbot was created by the Office...


Community

Questions emerge about proposed bike-share initiative

In November, a fundraising solicitation for a proposed bike-share program in Broome County arrived in Pipe Dream’s inbox, which several other local businesses received. The email listed two local officials as “current...


Community

New York Power Authority fields public comment on green energy plan

The New York Power Authority recently held a hearing at the Holiday Inn in Downtown Binghamton for its drafted Renewables Strategic Plan. Set forth by the inclusion of elements of the Build...


Campus News

Amid retention rate dip, University to launch 'Baxter chatbot' for new students

Following a dip in first-year retention and graduation rates, Binghamton University will launch an A.I. chatbot to increase awareness about campus resources and draw more student input on University services. The Dean...


News

Biden, Trump win New York presidential primary

New York’s Democratic and Republican presidential primaries resulted in overwhelming success for President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump — both parties’ presumptive nominees. Despite his win, many Democratic voters across...


TEDxBinghamton University 2024

Speakers share voyages at Odyssey-themed TEDxBinghamtonUniversity conference

TEDxBinghamtonUniversity held its 14th-annual conference, themed “Odyssey,” on Sunday in the Fine Arts Building’s Chamber Hall. This year’s speakers sought to center their talks around “breaking barriers and trailblazing forward toward a...


News

Gov. Hochul proposes $233 billion state budget

Advocating a pause in tax increases, Gov. Kathy Hochul released her $233 billion proposal for New York state’s 2025 fiscal year budget last month. The proposal came weeks earlier than the release...


Community

Hochul signs Clean Slate Act

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Clean Slate Act last Thursday, sealing eligible felony and misdemeanor conviction records following an extended period after release. According to its supporters, the legislation aims...


Campus News

GSEU drops Living Wage Petition at rally outside Couper Administration Building

Continuing their Living Wage Campaign, Binghamton University’s Graduate Student Employees Union (GSEU) rallied in front of the Couper Administration Building Friday, delivering a petition advocating for the elimination of fees that graduate...


SUNY News

Gov. Kathy Hochul announces free application period for SUNY schools

From Oct. 16 to Oct. 29, prospective students can submit applications to five SUNY schools for free. The purpose of the free application period is to make the SUNY system more accessible...