Campus News

President Stenger names Bathabile Mthombeni as next ombudsman

As students and faculty return to Binghamton for the spring semester, they join one of Binghamton University’s newest hires, who is working to reconcile their problems. Bathabile Mthombeni, the new Binghamton University...


Community

At town hall meeting, a call to end discrimination at BU

Lecture Hall 13 was overflowing Thursday night as students dragged in extra chairs and filled doorways to discuss the prevalence of discrimination on campus. A group calling itself Students for Change at...


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In finals stretch, Bartle becomes base for last-minute studies

Pei Qi Yang sat at a secluded computer in the Glenn G. Bartle Library Pods Tuesday evening as she put the finishing touches on her history and psychology final papers. Everything she...


Community

Local businesses brace for January slow-down

When finals end and students head home for winter break, favorite Downtown businesses have learned to adjust to the time off from the University rush. Binghamton has a population of approximately 47,000...


Campus News

Binghamton University revamps finals scheduling system

According to the motion presented before the Faculty Senate, the week before finals had become a de facto final exam week for professors ...


Campus News

For finals week, many flock to favorite study spots

In the spirit of finals week, Binghamton University students are rushing to their favorite study spots around campus. And while all have the same goal of getting good results on tests, papers...


News

For best test results, experts advise a full night's rest

Professor Meredith Coles and psychology Ph.D. candidate Jacob Nota found that sleeping habits, such as how many hours the person sleeps and what time they fall asleep, can lead to an increase ...


Campus News

Hundreds rush for early graduation

With tuition, fees and housing, costing in-state students $22,000 per year and thousands more for out of state students, many look to save money by graduating early. ...


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De-Stress December aims to provide moment of relaxation for students

With finals approaching and stress levels rising, students are searching for ways to relax and blow off steam. The Dean of Students office is trying to provide just that. ...


Campus News

Binghamton University names new ombudsman

Binghamton University has its new ombudsman. President Harvey Stenger announced today that Bathabile Mthombeni will be assuming the position on Jan. 15. Mthombeni received her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Princeton University, and...