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Flood repair costs exceed FEMA aid
Six months after floods brought on by Tropical Storm Lee ravaged the Southern Tier — with $1 billion in damage in Broome and Tioga Counties — government officials, local organizations and Binghamton...
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Unprecedented losing streak induces Winter Madness
Despite the Binghamton University men’s basketball team’s 0-23 record, approximately 100 Bearcat fans, including alumni, students, faculty and community members, attended this year’s Winter Madness tailgate party, the biggest on-campus alumni gathering...
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Study: Weed's effect on lungs examined
A new government study has found that regular marijuana usage may not cause long-term lung damage. The study, backed by the National Institute of Health, consisted of 5,100 men and women from...
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CDC representatives attend White House session
Representatives from Binghamton University’s Career Development Center were invited to the White House last month to discuss internship opportunities for BU students. On Jan. 6, Nancy Paul, director of the CDC, and...
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BU hopes to appoint new dean by summer
A national search for a new dean of students is underway. Binghamton University hopes to have a new dean in place by July 2012. Brian Rose, BU vice president for student affairs,...
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Students question an unusual winter
Students across the Binghamton University campus are losing layers this warm winter season. January’s average temperature in Binghamton was 27 degrees, five degrees above the monthly average since 1981, and both December...
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Protesters picket outside 20 Hawley Street
A group of protesters picketed outside the 20 Hawley St. housing project yesterday to express their opposition to the hiring of a New Jersey-based contracting company, Future Coating Inc. by Alfred Weissman...
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East Campus Construction project continues as planned
Across the Brain from the current Dickinson Community, residential buildings that will make up the new Dickinson are under construction. The project is scheduled to be completed by August 2013. Dickinson, built...
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East Gym renovations provide new amenities, equipment
After 18 months of renovations, the East Gym reopened its doors to the public this weekend. The $13.5 million project allowed FitSpace, group exercise and club sports to expand their services. Funding...
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Student groups weigh in on 2012 Republican primaries
The Republican Party’s 2012 presidential primary season is in full swing and election fever is high. Currently, only four candidates remain: former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt...