Lifestyles
The best music and movies you missed over the summer
With the last days of summer ticking away and fall festivities just around the corner, it’s a great time to get caught up on some music and movies you might have missed....
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Organize your semester with these bullet journaling tips
Imagine this: It’s the beginning of the school year and you’ve decided to organize your life. In past years, you’ve let class assignments, papers and club meetings fly completely under the radar...
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These local museums can remind NYC transplants of home
Students who grew up with access to New York City might find themselves missing the area’s cultural institutions — including several world-famous museums — upon moving upstate. Luckily, while Binghamton may be...
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The do's and don'ts of freshman year at Binghamton University
As a brand-new freshman, transitioning into the “adult” lifestyle of college is a seemingly daunting task. From nervous small talk with your floor mates to accidentally habitually skipping classes (because let’s face...
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Welcome warm weather with beaks, wings and feathers
The first weeks of spring have seen many of Binghamton University’s animal species shaking off the winter cold, and if you’re a light sleeper, you’ve probably woken up recently to birdsong. According...
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Explore Broome County's libraries this National Library Week
This National Library Week, thousands of students will pass through the doors of the Binghamton University Libraries in search of books, printers or a quiet study space. While most students are familiar...
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Tips to combat plastic waste on campus
One of the main issues in today’s society is how our waste is affecting the future of our environment. Today, swirling soups of plastic fill our oceans in large systems of moving...
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Into the wild with Dylan Horvath
Binghamton University is surrounded by acres of forests and natural habitats. Among these natural areas is the BU Nature Preserve, a not-so-hidden gem of the University. The Nature Preserve has served as...
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Discover the best local hiking spots
When it’s cold and snowy in Binghamton, heading outside for outdoor recreation might seem impossible without a pair of skis or snowshoes. But even during the winter, there are trails that can...
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Declutter your dorm room with these 'Marie Kondo'-inspired tips
On New Year’s Day, Japanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo released a Netflix series called “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.” While Kondo visits families across the country to organize and declutter their homes,...