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"What I was raised up to believe is far from the truth:" Former inmate shares story on his 30 years on death row
Anthony Ray Hinton, a Black man who spent 30 years on death row for a crime he did not commit, served as the guest speaker for Binghamton University’s new common experience program...
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University Fest goes virtual for first time
University Fest, hosted by the Student Association (SA), serves as an annual reminder that the semester is here. Students are welcome to visit the Peace Quad while clubs, sports teams and other...
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COVID-19 Student Alliance formed by housing community leaders
As the Binghamton University community navigates a return back to school, a team of students has come together to educate their peers on safety during the coronavirus pandemic. The COVID-19 Student Alliance...
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On-campus dining undergoes changes in effort to curb virus spread
With plexiglass barriers, socially distanced lines and prepackaged meals, campus dining has become unfamiliar compared to past years and students have mixed feelings about Binghamton University’s new approach. In order to maintain...
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BU begins surveillance testing students for COVID-19
While universities across the nation are closing due to rises in COVID-19 cases, Binghamton University is attempting to prevent such a scenario by ramping up its efforts to test larger portions of...
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Fifth-annual Multicultural Extravaganza discusses political climate
While the coronavirus pandemic has prevented large, in-person gatherings from being held, the Intercultural Welcome Committee was able to cater to 362 attendees through a virtual version of the annual Multicultural Extravaganza....
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Committee formed to review UPD's policies, procedures
The Black Lives Matter movement has garnered traction over the summer as videos of police brutality against Black people went viral, prompting vocal activism nationwide. On Wednesday, Aug. 26, Binghamton University President...
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Campus sees changes in dining, transportation and library services in light of COVID-19 guidelines
Whether it’s catching a bus or working through a study session at the library, Binghamton University students will be mandated to wear masks to help curb COVID-19. In compliance with New York...
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BU's NAACP, MRC host virtual discussion on issues affecting the Black community during COVID-19
Over the summer, a virtual conference was held to discuss college life during the coronavirus pandemic for Black students. In a joint effort by Binghamton University’s National Association for the Advancement of...
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University suffers $11 million shortfall due to COVID-19
As colleges and universities reopen nationwide, the economic burden of the COVID-19 pandemic has hampered reopening efforts. For Binghamton University, it has resulted in a $27 million loss. $25 million of the...