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Tobacco-free policy sees lack of enforcement on campus
Although Binghamton University implemented a tobacco-free policy in August 2017, some members of the campus community are violating the policy, smoking cigarettes and e-cigarettes on campus. BU initially restricted the use of...
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Students address discrimination, difficulties of seeking out help at 'Mental Health in Minority Communities'
Students explored the intersection of minority experiences and mental health at a discussion hosted by the African Student Organization (ASO) and the Charles Drew Minority Pre-Health Society on Wednesday night. The event,...
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Students practice using naloxone, learn to help overdose victims
In 2017, Broome County Emergency Medical Services administered naloxone a total of 353 times, according to the New York State County Opioid Quarterly Report. On Tuesday, several students learned how to use...
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SEFA encourages state employees to donate to charity
In an effort to advance community development, Binghamton University faculty members are working toward donating $50,000 to the State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA), a state-run charitable solicitation of New York state employees....
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Autism Speaks U holds first annual Spooktacular Walk, raises autism awareness
Donning costumes of characters from “Monsters, Inc.,” “Space Jam” and other children’s movies, students gathered at the Peace Quad to raise awareness of people with autism at the first Spooktacular Walk on...
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Student groups hold discussion on domestic violence
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Women’s Student Union (WSU), College Progressives and Rainbow Pride Union (RPU) came together to host a discussion about domestic violence and the way it...
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Tau Alpha Upsilon brothers wear pink heels to raise awareness on domestic violence
Wearing bright pink heels as they walked down the Spine, the brothers of Tau Alpha Upsilon (TAU) held a sign titled “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” in honor of the International...
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Multicultural Resource Center raises awareness for culturally insensitive costumes
With Halloween approaching, Binghamton University’s Multicultural Resource Center (MRC) hopes to start a conversation on culturally insensitive costumes. On Monday, the MRC held “What Not to Wear: Halloween Edition,” an event that...
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Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, '92, discusses midterm elections
High-profile alumnus, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, ‘92, hosted by Binghamton University’s College Democrats, visited campus on Monday to speak about the importance of civic engagement and political involvement. Jeffries, who represents New York’s...
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Roosevelt Institute, New York Public Interest Group host midterm election information session
Midterm elections are rapidly approaching, and with all eyes on New York’s 22nd congressional district, Binghamton University’s campus organizations are hoping to educate and engage student voters. On Monday in Lecture Hall...