Campus News

Late GIMs gain popularity among club sports

For many new and returning students, attending general interest meetings (GIMs) is an important first step to getting involved with campus groups. But this year, some of the meetings are getting a...


Police Watch

Police Watch: Aug. 27, 2018

The following accounts were provided by Investigator Robert Meddleton of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. Kicked out MONDAY, Aug. 20, 12:25 a.m. — Officers responded to Endicott Hall of Newing College...


Community

Gubernatorial candidate holds town hall in Downtown Binghamton

Education, bureaucracy, economic struggles and gun rights were popular topics of discussion at a town hall held by Marc Molinaro, Republican candidate for governor of New York. The town hall, which attracted...


Campus News

BU increases class sizes to accommodate influx of freshmen majoring in biology

At this year’s summer orientation, around 400 freshmen chose to pursue a biology major, causing an unexpected influx of freshmen into the program. As orientation groups came and went, new students planning...


Campus News

BU showcases organizations, attractions at 25th annual University Fest

Binghamton University kicked off the first Saturday of the semester with the 25th annual University Fest (UFest) as over 200 student organizations, 30 vendors and 30 departments tabled in the Peace Quad....


Campus News

Student groups table at third annual Multicultural Extravaganza

On Sunday afternoon, Old Dickinson Field was enveloped with music, games and food for the third annual Multicultural Extravaganza. The event, entitled “SunDaze with Me,” was organized and sponsored by several on-campus...


Campus News

University implements new safety initiative

Following a semester with two student murders, Binghamton University has officially drafted a new safety initiative that is intended to address security concerns while incorporating feedback from the campus community. The initiative...


Campus News

Students see problems with new printing system

As syllabuses and required readings pile up during the first days of class, students at Binghamton University are facing printing problems. Long lines formed at the Glenn G. Bartle Library last week...


Campus News

New parking lot adds 297 spots

In an effort to meet the growing demand for on-campus parking, Binghamton University has opened a new, 24-hour parking lot for students, faculty and staff with commuter or resident permits. Located adjacent...


Campus News

Student organizations prepare for University Fest

At Binghamton University’s 25th annual University Fest, expect to see students soaring through the air on a 20-foot stunt jump and racing one another in Zorb bubble balls while exploring a variety...