Community

2020 census projects low student response

Every 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau is required by the U.S. Constitution to conduct a census, and the country is due for a count in 2020. This year, the bureau is...


Campus News

Presenters come to campus to raise drowsy driving awareness

Ever since her sister, Nicole Lee, was killed in a drowsy driving accident 12 years ago, Jennifer Pearce has told her sister’s story to advocate for drowsy driving victims. For the last...


Community

Vestal residents raise concerns regarding housing complex proposal

Vestal residents filled both the meeting room and lobby of Vestal Town Hall on March 3 to oppose a proposed 161-unit student housing complex on the hilltop of Bunn Hill Road, a...


Campus News

Student organizations prepare to celebrate National Women's History Month

As the month of March begins, students will find a wealth of student organization-led opportunities to commemorate Women’s History Month. March was first officially designated as Women’s History Month in the United...


Campus News

Friends of Max Martinez hold vigil

The Binghamton University community learned of the death of Max Martinez from a Dateline announcement sent shortly after 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 29. Just a day later, hundreds of people attended...


Science & Research

BU hosts 3MT competition for the first time

At Binghamton University’s first-ever Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, 25 graduate students presented their current research, ranging from celiac disease to automated services, last week. The 3MT competition originated in 2008 from...


Campus News

Students see changes in meal plan budgeting

While on-campus students are required to use a meal plan, not all students are aware of the ways their money is used. Meal plan expenses include Dining Dollars that can be used...


Campus News

New chemistry courses add options for pre-health students

Chemistry 101: Introduction To Chemistry is one of the most commonly taken courses at Binghamton University because of the multitude of requirements it fulfills, whether for a particular major, a general education...


Student Association

Platform: Khaleel James, Presidential candidate

Khaleel James is a junior double-majoring in economics and human development. 1. Tell us a bit about yourself — any clubs, hobbies or major plans for the future? “I am 20 years...


Student Association

Platform: Maggie Koekkoek, EVP candidate

Maggie Koekkoek is a junior majoring in biomedical engineering. 1. Tell us a bit about yourself — any clubs, hobbies or major plans for the future? “I spend most of my time...