Campus News
BU halts all faculty, student travel to China
On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued updated travel guidance, recommending avoidance of all nonessential travel to the entire country of China. Following the update, Donald Nieman, Binghamton...
Off-Campus News
'Empowering our communities': PLOT hosts bystander training session
In the past few years, the city of Binghamton has witnessed public uproar regarding allegations of the local police department abusing its power. In response, Progressive Leaders Of Tomorrow (PLOT) created bystander...
Campus News
University Union basement to reopen on Feb. 10 following construction delay
After undergoing significant renovations in layout and appearance, the University Union’s basement will be open for business next week. Starting Feb. 10, Binghamton University will reopen the University Union’s basement as the...
Community
Greenway raises residential concerns
At the proposed greenway project’s most recent public meeting on Jan. 28, nearly 300 community members filled the MacArthur Elementary School gymnasium. There, some expressed concerns for residents whose neighborhoods would be...
Campus News
New OZZI machine results in confusion, some students report
A new food container system focused on sustainability has been in full effect in Binghamton University’s dining halls since the start of the semester, but some students are confused and disappointed. The...
Campus News
Hinman College construction sees yearlong delay
Construction on Hinman Dining Hall and Cleveland Hall will last longer than originally planned, according to Binghamton University officials. The renovations to Cleveland Hall, which were originally supposed to be completed by...
Community
Broome Community Land Trust seeks to curb homelessness, housing insecurity
All around Broome County, the issue of homelessness and housing insecurity is a reality that some families face on a daily basis — in 2017, over 1,700 people faced homelessness in Broome...
Science & Research
BU researchers find road salts negatively affect local amphibians
Road salt and metal have a direct effect on the development and survivability of local amphibians, according to a recent research paper published by a Binghamton University professor. George Meindl, lead author...
Campus News
Congressman Tom Reed and BU President Harvey Stenger discuss free speech on campus
Republican Rep. Tom Reed met with Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger and BU College Republicans on campus last Tuesday to express free speech concerns regarding previous on-campus student protests. Reed is a...
News
Martin Luther King, Jr. week events continue with space for racial healing session
During Martin Luther King Week, a celebration promoted by Binghamton University, a variety of events took place with the goal of helping students, faculty and staff cope with racial trauma, including a...