Housing Issue 2025

We need to build houses, not data centers

AI data centers — specialized facilities designed to process massive amounts of data and house large-scale artificial intelligence operations — have seemingly appeared out of nowhere in the past few years. From...


Housing Issue 2025

Microdistricts can solve America's housing issues

The American style of cities and towns is a modern tragedy. Not only is it an eyesore and insulting to human dignity, but it’s a massive obstruction to economic and social progress....


Housing Issue 2025

Housing Nightmares: the worst stories submitted by students

Living away from home while attending college is an exciting adventure for many students. However, sharing a space with roommates and dealing with landlords can be frustrating. Continuing an annual tradition, here...


Housing Issue 2025

Renters' rights: What to know when moving off campus

With the fall 2025 semester well underway, many students have started the search for off-campus living options for next year. With high demand for housing in college towns, unaware students can wind...


Housing Issue 2025

SA housing survey allows students to rate landlords, living spaces

For students searching for off-campus housing next year, a Student Association initiative aims to provide new tools to avoid bad landlords and properties with quality-of-life issues. Last semester, Luca Cassidy ‘25, then-vice...


Housing Issue 2025

Oneida Hall to undergo major renovations

Oneida Hall, a residence building in College-in-the-Woods that housed first-year students, will undergo a critical renovation project and is expected to reopen for the fall 2026 semester. The building was shut down...


Housing Issue 2025

Super occupancy housing persists amid ongoing campus construction

As another fall semester begins, living in super occupancy housing continues to be an issue for some Binghamton University first-year residents. Residential Life defines super occupancy housing as a temporary arrangement of...


Housing Issue 2025

New 350-bed residence hall in Mountainview under construction

The University has begun construction on a new 350-bed residence hall to be located between College-in-the-Woods and Mountainview College. Grace Hall, the newest addition to the Mountainview College living community, will feature...


Housing Issue 2025

Community art hubs for students living downtown

Downtown Binghamton was illuminated from building to pavement last weekend at the LUMA festival. Artwork was projected across stone faces as students and families alike filled the streets. However, LUMA is just...


Housing Issue 2025

A guide to getting involved with your living comunity

Binghamton University’s living communities aren’t just places to sleep and study. They’re hubs of tradition, community building and fun activities. Whether you live in Newing College, Dickinson Community, College-in-the-Woods, Mountainview College, Hinman...