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Non-profit aims to fight housing injustice in Broome County

By Sam Lillianthal -

Volunteering and helping the community is an act that can make significant changes. The Broome Community Land Trust (BCLT), a local nonprofit, is ramping up its efforts in helping people of color...

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A guide to composting, food waste disposal methods

By Kimberly Gonzalez -

Food needs oxygen to decompose properly. Many people put their food in the garbage to send to landfills, resulting in rotting scraps suffocated under a sea of trash. With no oxygen, the...

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Renting a luxury student apartment versus nonaffiliated houses on the West Side, Johnson City

By Isabella Cavallo -

After freshman year, many students make the decision to move off campus for a more independent college experience. After picking roommates and after the air of excitement among everyone grows, the debate...

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A look into Binghamton's geographical, socioeconomic divisions

By Lorena Maggiore -

I have always wondered why students feel safer with each other rather than with locals. The Binghamton locals that I have met have mostly been friendly and kind. But after touring a...

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Pipe Dream's tips for living sustainably off campus

By Kimberly Gonzalez -

Sustainability refers to nature’s ability to replenish and maintain itself with no waste in the process. Humans have disregarded this concept through overconsumption and wasteful habits, resulting in too much plastic, rampant...

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Housing horror stories

By Staff Reports -

“As it reached October, I had tried to contact my landlord about fixing the heat because it was getting so cold. I had gone around the house to see what some issues...

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Must haves for moving off campus

By Matt Baker -

Now that it’s October and students are fully immersed in the school year, it’s around the time when many people start looking and signing up for off-campus housing. Though it can be...

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Tips for making the most of outdoor space

By Pipe Dream Arts & Culture -

One advantage to moving off campus is the opportunity for outdoor spaces like backyards, porches or patios, but if you’ve grown used to living in the cramped conditions of a dorm room,...