Community
State Sen. Lea Webb '04 presents awards to community leaders for Women's History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, State Sen. Lea Webb ‘04 presented awards last week to local entrepreneurs and leaders from the Southern Tier. In recognition of their work in the community,...
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SA Congress passes resolution urging for creation of ethical AI oversight committee
The Student Association Congress passed a bill urging the administration to create a committee ensuring ethical AI research at Binghamton University. The “Resolution to Ensure Ethical AI Research for the Public Good”...
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Students, local activists rally at Broome County Jail demanding end to ICE cooperation
A collection of student organizations organized a demonstration outside of the Broome County Jail on Saturday to denounce the sheriff’s office’s partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The protest was organized...
Campus News
AI town hall discusses misconceptions and ethical concerns around the technology
Binghamton University’s chapter of the Climate Action Campaign organized a town hall to discuss the ethics of using artificial intelligence in research and practice. Held on Friday, the town hall featured four...
Campus News
Descendant of Harriet Tubman discusses Tubman's life and legacy at University Downtown Center
The Harriet Tubman Center for Freedom and Equity hosted Michele Jones Galvin, a descendant of Harriet Tubman, for a discussion last Tuesday. Galvin, the great-great-great-grandniece of Tubman and co-author, along with her...
Community
New Crumbl Cookies store brings a variety of treats and desserts to Vestal
Hundreds of people descended onto Vestal Parkway this week for the grand opening of its new Crumbl Cookies store. Located right across the street from the Town Square Mall, the location launched...
Community
'In Their Names' vigil organized to remember lives lost from political violence
A group of student organizations hosted a vigil for victims of political violence on the Spine on Wednesday. The “In Their Names” vigil highlighted political violence against Black people, immigrants, Palestinians and...
Community
Community members and students protest ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States
Community members and students gathered at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena on Saturday to protest the ongoing conflict in Iran. The “No War With Iran Anti-Imperialist March” comes weeks after the United...
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Republican candidate Mike Bolles to challenge Lea Webb '04 for 52nd Senate seat
Republican Mike Bolles, a veteran and retired firefighter, formally launched his campaign for New York’s 52nd State Senate seat last week, challenging Democratic incumbent State Sen. Lea Webb ‘04 in her race...
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Binghamton man charged with allegedly threatening Donald Trump, supporters and ICE agents on social media
A Binghamton local was charged with making threats through interstate communications after allegedly leaving several comments toward the president of the United States, his supporters and federal immigration agents. Jeffrey Scott Hamm...