Campus News
Amanda Finch appointed as new dean of students and assistant vice president of student affairs
Binghamton University recently appointed Amanda Finch as the new vice president of student affairs and the dean of students. Finch’s elevation comes after Randall Edouard, the former dean of students, vacated the...
Community
City Council unanimously approves bond ordinance to fund Mirabito Stadium repairs
On Oct. 11, Binghamton’s City Council voted to approve a new bond ordinance for improvement projects at Mirabito Stadium, the home of the Rumble Ponies, the double-A affiliate of the New York...
Community
Public Service Commission approves NYSEG rate hikes
The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) unanimously approved large rate hikes for New York State Electricity and Gas (NYSEG) customers. Responsible for overseeing and regulating the utilities and services provided to...
SUNY News
Gov. Kathy Hochul announces free application period for SUNY schools
From Oct. 16 to Oct. 29, prospective students can submit applications to five SUNY schools for free. The purpose of the free application period is to make the SUNY system more accessible...
Community
Spurred by report, elected officials, Norfolk Southern begins railway bridge repairs
After a 900-page city-funded report detailing Binghamton’s decaying railroad infrastructure and subsequent outrage from elected leaders, railroad giant Norfolk Southern has agreed to begin repairs on seven of its bridges. Earlier this...
News
Former College Republicans president sentenced to 36 months probation for Jan. 6 involvement
Jon Lizak, the former president of Binghamton University’s College Republicans, was sentenced Friday for his involvement in the 2021 U.S. Capitol riot. Along with four other men, Lizak entered and remained in...
Campus News
'Our voices will not be silenced': SJP holds rally for Palestinian solidarity
The Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), an activist group advocating for the empowerment of the Palestinian people, held a “Rally for Palestinian Solidarity” Thursday on Binghamton University’s Spine. The rally invited...
Campus News
Student leaders spearhead Plan B vending machine proposal
Through a new collaborative initiative, Binghamton University students may soon have a more accessible way of obtaining emergency contraceptives. According to Luca Cassidy, the vice president for student success and a...
Campus News
University rebrands, relaunches undergraduate research journal
The Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal is rebranding and relaunching for the 2023-24 academic year. Previously published as “Alpenglow” from 2015-2023, the journal allows undergraduate students to publish their research and creative work....
Community
New York state expands cannabis licenses
New York State’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) recently announced the expansion of cannabis license applications. From Oct. 4 to Dec. 4, OCM will receive applications for licenses to cultivate, process and...