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COVID-19 testing centers for students to access

Below is a list of testing locations that Binghamton University students can visit in order to get tested for COVID-19. This list was updated on Oct. 27. Decker Student Health Services Center...


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Public hearing, protest held on proposed 2021 Broome County Budget

Broome County’s proposed budget for 2021 has come under fire by local activists who highlight the lack of divestment from police to be reinvested in communities, a campaign that has been supported...


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BU Food Pantry to accept online donations

The Binghamton University Food Pantry, which provides food and personal care items to students struggling with food insecurity, is currently collecting online donations for its Food Drive from now until Oct. 14....


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JUST testifies in front of State Senate

There is a portion of the community whose struggles during the coronavirus pandemic remain hidden from view — incarcerated people. On Sept. 22, Justice and Unity for the Southern Tier (JUST) gave...


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BU begins wastewater testing

A new kind of testing is happening at Binghamton University, and it’s not an exam. BU has taken an approach to keeping the campus community safe through the use of wastewater testing,...


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Local organizations propose divestment from BPD

After a summer of demonstrations against racial injustice, Binghamton community members are focusing on how to bring change to the Southern Tier. On Sunday, Sept. 27, 30 community members and Binghamton University...


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COVID-19 on the rise in Broome County, Binghamton

Coronavirus cases are on the rise in Broome County as students and residents go to local restaurants and bars while ignoring social distancing guidelines. As of Sept. 30, there are 193 active...


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SUNY Chancellor's emergency directive to place penalties on students who break COVID-19 guidelines

Starting Oct. 1 at 8 a.m., SUNY students face new penalties if they break institution or statewide coronavirus regulations. The “emergency directive” was sent to all SUNY presidents on Sept. 25 by...


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"I’m not surprised, but I’m enraged:" Binghamton community members gather for candlelight for Breonna Taylor in response to indictment

Communities across the nation are reacting to the indictment decisions in the Breonna Taylor case, including Binghamton. At 7:00 p.m., Wednesday night, close to 100 community members and students came to the...


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"Unearthed" concepts revealed at TEDxBinghamtonUniversity

After its cancellation in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, TEDx BinghamtonUniversity was postponed to this Sunday. In the YouTube Live event, seven speakers “unearthed” underlying ideas which are often glanced over....