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Amid criticism, University announces new steps promoting campus food safety
As students continue voicing concerns about campus food safety, Binghamton University recently announced it has “implemented a series of comprehensive steps” to meet health and safety requirements in dining halls. As part...
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Binghamton native will become the next mayor of Seattle
More than a week after Election Day, Binghamton native Katie Wilson was declared the winner of Seattle’s mayoral election. Wilson, a self-described democratic socialist, defeated incumbent Democrat Bruce Harrell with 50.2 percent...
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After long debate, SA Congress passes resolution to protect student protest and free speech
The Student Association Congress passed a resolution protecting students’ right to organize and protest during its general body meeting on Tuesday. The “Resolution to Protect the Right to Organize” demands that Binghamton...
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18-year-old high school senior detained by ICE in Broome County Jail
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained an 18-year-old high school senior from Long Island, who is currently being held at the Broome County Jail. Gendri Yovani Ortiz Paredes, a student at Roosevelt...
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Annual Shriber lecture examines the Carlisle Indian Boarding School
Michael Oberg, writer and distinguished history professor at SUNY Geneseo, visited Binghamton University last Thursday to discuss the Onondaga people’s resilience and perseverance at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School. He was invited...
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Binghamton firefighter John Gaudet posthumously honored at Fox Nation's Patriot Awards
John “JR” Gaudet, a Binghamton firefighter who was killed battling a major fire in February, was honored at Fox Nation’s Patriot Awards Ceremony earlier this month. Gaudet, an 11-year veteran of the...
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Haitian Student Association organizes 'Stand With Haiti' rally
The Haitian Student Association organized a “Stand with Haiti” rally on Thursday, raising awareness about issues affecting the country. During the rally, representatives from HaSA and its partner organizations — the Black...
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SA Congress creates public opinion form to improve communication and transparency
The Student Association Congress recently created a public opinion form for students to share their opinions and concerns with the governing body. The resolution implementing the form passed unanimously on Nov. 4...
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Hillel hosts dialogue with Israeli and Palestinian peace activists
Last Thursday, Hillel at Binghamton University hosted Khaled Abu Awwad, a Palestinian peace activist, and Orthodox Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger for a dialogue on life in the West Bank and the complex dynamics...
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Binghamton landlords will soon sign up for new lead rental registry
More than 2,000 Binghamton landlords have received letters instructing them to sign up for a new lead rental registry. The letters come after state lawmakers identified 25 communities across New York with...