Music

The impact of “frat rap” on the rap genre

Step into any college party and you will most likely hear a lot of the same music. Steve Aoki’s remix “Pursuit of Happiness” by Kid Cudi, RL Grime’s “UCLA” and Travis Scott’s...


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Big D Brands and Public Ivy make BU merch for students, by students

The Binghamton University community is home to many student-run businesses, including multiple clothing brands. Big D Brands is a company that was founded in 2019 by Adam Malev, a sophomore majoring in...


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Sustainable shopping tips for the 21st century

Just because Earth Day has passed does not mean that we should stop thinking about ways we can live more sustainably. Fast fashion is one of the biggest contributors to pollution, contaminates...


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Mabel D. Orr in Downtown Binghamton provides an old-school shopping experience for customers

Mabel D. Orr Fashion Boutique, located at 118 Washington St., is a fashion boutique that sells vintage clothes and accessories. Heidi Weeks, owner of Mabel D. Orr Fashion Boutique, first opened the...


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Sugar Lips remains one of the most popular, oldest ice cream stands in Broome County

If you’re a local in the Binghamton area or a student at Binghamton University, then you might be familiar with Sugar Lips Ice Cream Shop at 103 Riverside Drive and its welcoming...


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Stephen's Vintage Clothing is a downtown clothing store with carefully curated classic pieces

Besides choosing from an array of high-quality vintage clothing pieces, a trip to Stephen’s Vintage Clothing promises a unique and informative custom shopping experience. Inside the mall storefront on 141 Washington St.,...


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Former IBM engineer founded mystical, entrancing experience in Imagicka

Imagicka, a small Downtown Binghamton business that opened its doors in 2000, stands out on a street filled with popular restaurants and chain outlets with its eye-catching purple banner, labeled: “Your Refuge...


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Local celebrity Steven Shaffer serves students, locals at Pepe's Bar-B-Q

At 76 Main St., in the parking lot of the American Legion, there’s a stand where you can find true-to-the-craft barbecued chicken and ribs, with sides like beans and mac & cheese....


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20:1 showcases Clothesline Project for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

In honor of April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Binghamton University 20:1 Prevention Programs unveiled The Clothesline Project — a traveling campus-wide art exhibition with the goal of bringing awareness to...


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Muslim students, faculty celebrate Ramadan at BU

The most sacred month in the Islamic calendar, Ramadan, is upon Muslims worldwide until May 12. This is a month of worship by means of fasting, good deeds and prayer. Each day,...