News
Influx in licensed dispensaries and smoke shops in Binghamton contribute to statewide upward trend
Over the past five years, the City of Binghamton has seen a major influx of licensed dispensaries and shops selling smoking paraphernalia. This follows a statewide trend since the legalization of marijuana...
Drug Issue 2026
Music that captures distorting effects of drug use on sensations and relationships
The music industry is saturated with songs about love, loss and life’s biggest milestones. There are many artists, though, who choose to use their songs to highlight a different side of the...
Drug Issue 2026
Students working at local bars give new perspective on nightlife in Binghamton
Of all the establishments in Downtown Binghamton, some of the most frequented by students are the bars. Every weekend, students migrate in huge numbers to State and Court Streets to spend their...
Drug Issue 2026
Truth Pharm celebrates over 10 years of advocacy, centers compassion in fight against addiction
Founded in 2015, Truth Pharm is a Binghamton-based nonprofit organization fighting to raise awareness and reduce stigma around substance use. Instead of defining itself as an antidrug organization, Truth Pharm classifies itself...
Columns
Put down the j and just press play
Many people love movies for the escape they can provide from the monotony of everyday life. After a long day, it’s nice to immerse yourself into any world of your choosing. Whatever...
Columns
The power of language in combating stigma and overcoming the U.S. drug crisis
The United States has a problem on its hands that it can no longer ignore. Since 1999, over one million people in the United States have died due to drug overdoses. Young...
Columns
From campus to country: the failures of drug prohibition
Almost every college student knows the suspense of waiting for a response from the plug. It’s never immediate or certain, either waiting for hours as plans stall around an unreliable supply or...