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LGBTQ+ history in Binghamton spans decades

Binghamton University and the surrounding community have a rich history of LGBTQ+ organizing dating back to the early 1970s, from the Binghamton chapter of ACT UP to the grassroots Binghamton group Save...


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Rasa von Werder, a Binghamton legend, embraces sexuality with age, discusses relationships with younger men in new book

Rasa von Werder, who spent years in the Downtown Binghamton party scene dating younger men, is no stranger to discussions of sexuality. Born in 1945, von Werder, a self-proclaimed “cougar,” has been...


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The Southern Tier Aids Program works to stop the spread of HIV

Through community outreach and education, the Southern Tier Aids Program strives to support people with HIV and prevent the virus’ spread in Broome County. According to John Barry ‘91, the program’s executive...


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A look at Trump's gender-focused executive order

On President Donald Trump’s first day in office, he issued an executive order “defending women from gender ideology extremism.” The presidential action declared that the United States defines sex as a fixed,...


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The intersection between disability and sexuality: A certified sex therapist weighs in

Sexual education, whether in schools or other forums, looks different everywhere. Though not widely addressed when discussing sexuality more generally, understanding the relationships between disability and sexuality is a vital element of...


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Behind closed doors: Young adults and pornography access

With the Internet making video content available to billions worldwide, sexually explicit material has never been more accessible to young adults. More than two-thirds of adolescents said they had watched pornography in...


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iM3NY files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

iM3NY, an Endicott-based battery manufacturer with ties to New Energy New York, a University-led coalition, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Jan. 27. The company was founded in 2017 by Shailesh Upreti,...


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Some local refugee and immigration services face setbacks following wave of Trump executive orders

President Donald Trump has signed a slew of executive orders since taking office for his second term, many of which have prompted changes to federal immigration and refugee services. Following this wave...


Campus News

Without a contract for over a year, GSEU continues push for living wage

Continuing their fight for a living wage for graduate student workers, the Graduate Student Employees Union on Wednesday held a rally across from the Couper Administration Building. As part of a larger...


Campus News

Q Center hosts first 'Echoes of Identity' event of the semester

The Q Center celebrated its first “Echoes of Identity” event of the semester to promote an inclusive environment for all students. The gathering, held at the beginning of Black History Month in...